Lucernian vol 2 no 30 december 1959 reduced

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THE LUCERNIAN THE MAGAZINE OF THE PRESBYTERIAN GIRLS' COLLEGE, GEELONG Vol. 2, No. 30 DECEMBER, 1939 Editress: ELIZABETH RUSHBROOKE " Lucernian " Committee: Suzanne Aiton, Elaine Jamieson, Beverley Lester, Diane Longwell, Virginia Profitt, Elizabeth Pope, Maxine Quick.

Teaching Staff: Principal: Miss L. SHAW, B.A. Miss J. SUTHERLAND, M.Sc. Miss K. OHLSON, B.A., Dip. Ed. Miss A. BOTTERILL, B.A., Dip. Ed. Miss M. HENDERSON, B.Sc. Miss D. PHILLIPS, B.A., Dip. Ed. Miss H. SIFRI, B.Sc. Miss R. MAGUIRE, M.A. Miss P. EVANS, B.A., Dip. Ed. Mrs. V. BICKFORD, B.A. Mrs. A. RAMSEY, B.A., Dip. Ed.

Mrs. E. RENFREY Miss L. GORDON Miss R. STEERE Miss P. TYM.MS Miss P. HONEY Miss F. KENNETT Miss N. HOWARD Miss H. SAWATZKY

School Chaplain: The Rev. K. MACLEAN.

SCHOOL OFFICE-BEARERS The Principal (Miss L. Shaw) is Patron of all School Activities.

Prefects: Janice Gray (Head Prefect), Susan Curnow, Margaret Mackellar, Heather McDonald, Elizabeth Rushbrooke, Pauline Seitz, Catherine Thomas.

Deputy Prefects: Suzanne Aiton, Diane Eldridge, Jennifer Kidd, Diane Longwell, Helen McColl, Helen Millikan.

House Committee: Janice .Gray (Head of the House), Ann Brown, Elaine Jamieson, Margaret Leigh, Margaret Mackellar, Helen McColl, Heather McDonald, Elizabeth Pope, Catherine Thomas.

Sport: Captain: Diane Longwell.

Baseball: Captain, Diane Longwell ; Vice-Captain, Pauline Seitz.

Basketball: Captain, Diane Longwell ; Vice-Captain, Dale Mylecharane.

Hockey: Captain, Janet Gawith ; Vice-Captain, Jennifer Kidd.

Tennis: Captain, Roybn Hodgson ; Vice-Captain, Janet Gawith.

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SCHOOL HOUSES: Ardens House: Captain : Robyn Hodgson ; Vice-Captain : Catherine Thomas.

Forum Representatives : Virginia Profitt, Rosalie Jones, Janet Gawith.

Harris House: Captain : Pauline Seitz ; Vice-Captain, Susan Curnow.

Forum Representatives : Suzanne Aiton, Leonie Haines, Margaret Kidd.

Lawson House: Captain : Elizabeth Rushbrooke ; Vice-Captain : Diane Eldridge.

Forum Representatives : Ann Brown, Cherrill Wade, Alison Laird.

Rosyln House: Captain : Diane Longwell ; Vice-Captain : Dale Mylecharane.

Forum Representatives : Helen Millikan, Janet Craig, Jeanette Dehnert.

Library Committee: Miss Phillips, Margaret Mackellar (Librarian), Ann Brown, Susan Curnow, Diane Eldridge, Janice Gray, Heather McDonald, Helen Millikan, Pauline Seitz, Catherine Thomas, Cherrill Wade.

Social Service: Miss Evans, Catherine Thomas, Jeanette Dehnert.

Music Club: Miss Wadelton (President) ; Mrs. Blakiston, Misses Littleton, Butler, McQualter, Stevens (Vice-Presidents) ; Janice Gray (Secretary) ; Jeanette Dehnert, Janet Gawith, Ann Gibson, Leonie Haines, Heather Lewis, Heather McDonald (School Pianist), Elizabeth Pope, Catherine Thomas, Cherrill Wade.

French Club: Miss Botterill, Miss Evans, Pauline Seitz (Secretary), Ann Gibson, Leonie Haines, Winsome Howell, Alison Laird, Maxine Quick.

P.F.A.: Miss Shaw, Sister Watson, Janice Gray (President), Catherine Thomas (VicePresident), Elizabeth Pope (Treasurer), Heather McDonald (Secretary), Rhonda Balfour, Ann Brown, Jeanette Dehnert, Janet Gawith, Ann Gibson, Elaine Jamieson, Margaret Leigh, Margaret Mackellar, Helen McColl, Elizabeth Thomas, Cherrill Wade, Roslyn Wishart.

P.G.A.: Miss Shaw, Ann Brown, Ann Gibson, Louise Mitchell, Roslyn Wishart (Leaders), Georgia Swinton (President), Rosalie Dorman (Vice-President), Helen Lang (Treasurer), Helen Gibson (Secretary), Jacqueline Bradshaw, Robin Johnson, Faye McKenzie, Anne Ross.

BOARDING HOUSES: David House: Captain : Catherine Thomas ; Vice-Captain : Janet Gawith.

House Council Representatives : Elizabeth Thomas, Elizabeth Holyman.

Hearne House: Captain : Elizabeth Pope ; Vice-Captain : Cherrill Wade.

House Council Representatives : Ann Brown, Heather McDonald, Jennifer Dale.

McPhee House: Captain : Jeanette Dehnert ; Vice-Captain : Ann Gibson.

House Council Representatives : Margaret Leigh, Helen Swinton, Roslyn Wishart.

Neilson House: Captain : Leonie Haines ; Vice-Captain : Heather Lewis.

House Council Representatives : Margaret Say, Lorraine Binns, Janice King.

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PREFECTS (L. to R.): Pauline Scitz, Janice (;ray (I read Prclyct), Mar)_, ;ta't .M.,[c',Iscllar, Suzanne. Curnow, Vlizabeth Catherinc Thomas, I Ica( Itcr Mc1 )onal(1.

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CONTENTS Page 1 School Office-bearers .

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Editorial ..

4 Council Notes ..

5 Parents' and Friends' Association 6 Ladies' Auxiliary of the Parents' and Friends' Association 6 Junior School Auxiliary ..

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School Notes 7 Junior School Notes ..

8 The Head Prefect's Notes ..

9 The Opening of the Gertrude Pratt Hall 10 Calendar of School Events, 1959 ..

12 Boarders' Diary, 1959 .. .

15 Church Notes .. .

15 House Notes .. .

18 Sport ..

21 School Activities ..

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Ensemble Group ..

23 Music Examination Results ..

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French Club ..

24 Music and Drama ..

24 The Grand Piano ..

25 Alliance Francaise. Examinations 25 Film Club Report 26 Library Report ..

26 P.F.A. Report 27 P.G.A. Report 27 Dramatic Club Report 28 Arts and Crafts Report 28 Canteen Report ..

29 Social Service Report 30 Hospital Report ..

30 Speech Night, 1958 ..

30 Prize List, 1958 ..

31 Examination Results, 1958 33 House Shields and Cups .

34 Sports Prizes and Special Awards 34 Salvete, 1959 .. .• 34 Valete, 1958 ..

36 Original Section ..

44 Book Review .. .

44 Acknowledgments ..

Old Collegians' Association— 45 Annual Reunion .. .

45 Welcome to Staff ..

45 Swimming Sports ..

Garden Party ..

45 Melbourne Reunion ..

45 Western District Church Service 45 " Sun " Tennis Cup .. .

45 Gertrude Pratt Hall .. .

46 " Sun " Golf Cup ..

46 School Athletics .. .

46 Annual At Home .. .

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EDITORIAL Education is not merely instruction, the acquiring of facts, but should be geared to provide the stimulus necessitating the search for truth, which is the basis of human life. Ideally education at school is vocational, social and religious, and at Morongo, a Presbyterian College, we are trained in each of these spheres.

When we start school our minds are receptive, able to assimilate new ideas and experiences. It is at school that we begin to understand the relationship between society and convention, to decide what ideals we will accept as an individual. We realise that our education at Morongo has more to offer us than an acquisition of facts. We are educated to fit into society, which is of no less importance than education to acquire a good job later in life. It is when we do not realise that education is more than factual that we are in danger of developing into a self-interested being.

The need to belong is felt acutely at school, and groups are naturally formed.

In this manner contact with others is established and tolerance in understanding one another's peculiarities and moods is learnt. Provided that belonging to groups later in life is not accompanied

by a feeling of superiority, we will be able to meet everyone on the*same level without effecting a physcological barrier in our relationship. Morongo's tradition has a great influence on our development, and although new ideas, new approaches are necessary for growth, it provides an essential link between the past and the present.

Great emphasis is placed on efficiency today and there is often a danger of schools becoming mere institutions, where the numbers are so large that a close teacher-pupil relationship is impossible. It is more important to have a school with a limited number of pupils, and, here at Morongo, it is the staff's interest to know the character of and follow the development of each girl.

Education. in the true sense cannot result from mass instruction, but only through the educator understanding the temperament and difficulties of each girl. I feel that each girl at Morongo is aware of this interest ; this inspires trust and confidence in her school and teacher. Morongo offers us a staff who are here voluntarily, which makes for a true education centre, sending out into the world intregated women capable of dealing with life as a whole.

COUNCIL NOTES Building It was extremely gratifying for the Council to witness the opening of the Gertrude Pratt Hall after so many years in which the building was no more than a vision. The opening ceremony, organised so capably by the Principal, was worthy of the occasion, and it was a great joy to the Council to be able to welcome Miss Pratt, Sir Francis Rolland, Lady Rolland, and other distinguished guests. The Council appreciated the many fine gifts towards the furnishing of the Hall, and none more than the very generous donation

by the staff. The grand piano given by three of the associations working for the School was a most valuable acquisition, and other essential furnishings and equipment were obtained as a result of contributions by generous parents and friends of Morongo.

A friendly rivalry exists in the Council between the Finance Committee who have to raise the School's funds, and the Works Committee who have to spend them. The " financiers " have now seen their way clear (with the help of the Presbyterian Church) to support the workers' " ambitions to build a new

THE LUCERNIAN dining hall and kitchen block in 1960.

The present facilities will then he used for boarders' accommodation—the need for which is keenly felt. Deepest thanks are due to Miss Jean Rentoul, who has provided accommodation for several boarders until space at Morongo becomes available.

Other building projects completed in 1959 were four new brick classrooms and extensions to the " Chalet."

Equipment Capital funds are needed not only for buildings. Equipment purchased this year included a small bus which is extremely useful in transporting pupils and their luggage, and general goods, to and from the city.

New Member Mr. G. Swinton Gray was welcomed as a new member of the Council,

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representing the Presbyterian Church's Board of Education. Mr. Gray's practical knowledge will be applied with great energy in the interests of Morongo.

Fees Parents will have received notice that tuition fees are to be rationalised in 1960 into four groups instead of being based upon a pupil's age. Besides being more logical and consistent with the practice of other schools, this system will be easier for the office to administer.

Principal and Staff No words can adequately express the Council's deep sense of indebtedness to the Principal and to the Staff. All make a real contribution to the harmony and efficiency of IVIorongo. The Council is most fortunate to be spared from worries about staff.

D. G. N.

PARENTS' AND FRIENDS' ASSOCIATION Meetings have been fewer than usual this year. However, members continue to take a keen interest in the activities of the Association. The Garden Party held early in the year in conjunction with the Old Collegians and Junior Auxiliary was once more successful and a record amount of 1743 was the financial result. Our thanks are due to the organisers, Messrs. H. B. Downie, N. H. Pettitt, L. W. Sprague and A. L. Lucas, for their splendid work, and to our Treasurer, Mr. Davis and to Messrs.

Leigh and Cowperthwaite who assisted him.

At our annual meeting, Mr. C. L. Hirst who has been President for a number of years, resigned from the position, and Mr. H. R. Fidge was appointed in his place. In his retiring address Mr. Hirst expressed his appreciation of the many happy years spent as President, stating that he felt the strength of the Association lay in the fact that its aim was to be of service to the school without interference in the administration, and he felt that goodwill exists

between the parents and the school. He also expressed the desire that the Committee should devise a way of recruiting parents of younger girls as they enter the Senior School, saying that we need the interest and enthusiasm of these younger parents to keep the Association effective.

Another office-bearer who resigned after many years of devoted service is our .Treasurer, Mr. F. H. K. Davis. Mr. C. J. Cowperthwaite was appointed to fill this position. Mr. E. C. Laird expressed the thanks of the Association to both Mr. Hirst and Mr. Davis.

Other office-bearers elected were : VicePresidents, Messrs. J. N. David, E. C. Laird, C. L. Hirst, Mrs. P. Lowe ; Secretary, Mrs. Penman, who will take office from the end of the year. To conclude the evening we were entertained by the girls with plays presented in the new hall.

We are pleased to have been able to present a grand piano as a donation to the Hall.

The advice of Mr. George Logie Smith in selecting the piano was

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greatly appreciated by the selection committee. The senior and junior auxiliaries both gave considerable financial support, thus making it a donation from the whole of the Parents' and Friends' Association. Social activities during the year have been an evening at Kirriwur Court when members of the staff were entertained and a night at the G.A.M.A. Theatre followed by supper at the Y.W.C.A. rooms. Once again we thank Miss Shaw and members of the staff for their ready co-operation and help in all our activities.

J. M. GRAY, Acting Secretary.

LADIES' AUXILIARY OF THE PARENTS' AND FRIENDS' ASSOCIATION The Auxiliary has had a most successful year under the leadership of Mrs. W. Murray, assisted by the following office-bearers : Secretary, Mrs. A. Lucas ; Assistant Secretary, Mrs. A. Cumming; Treasurer, Mrs. R. Chamberlain ; Committee,. Mrs. Sharkey, Mrs. Lowe, Mrs. Snibson, Mrs. Cairns, Mrs. Goodall, Mrs. S. Blakiston and Mrs. P. J. Fisher.

We are greatly indebted to all who have helped with the syllabus items this year. Miss Shaw delighted us with her talk on the "Adolescent Girl," Mrs. Cross demonstrated the art of cake decorating, Mrs. Wright inspired us with her millinery demonstration, Dr. A. Farnworth took us behind the scenes of recent research projects with C.S.I.R.O., and the Rev. Mr. Ganley described his work as a Chaplain of the Hospital and gaol. Two excursions were enjoyed by members this year—the first to Dandenong where we inspected the food factory of H. J. Heinz, and in November, we visited the Rhododendron Festival at Sassafras.

At the Garden Party held on 4th April, our members helped in every way to make the function a most successful one with a record financial result. We were also pleased to contribute i100 towards the cost of the purchase of the grand

piano, which has proved a worthy addition to the new Gertrude Pratt Assembly Hall.

We would be very happy to welcome any parents or friends of Morongo at our meetings which are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 2.30 p.m., at St. George's Sunda.y School Hall.

We are most grateful to the Board of Management of St. George's for their willing co-operation at all times.

Sincere thanks to Miss Shaw and members of the staff for their help and co-operation, and to all members who have worked so willingly throughout the year.

D. LUCAS, Hon. Secretary.

JUNIOR SCHOOL AUXILIARY The Auxiliary has continued to meet on the third Tuesday of each month in the Bible Class Room at McPhillimy Hall. These friendly and happy gatherings have enabled mothers to meet together socially as well as to work for the school.

The office-bearers for 1959 are : President, Mrs. L. W. Hatton ; VicePresidents, Mesdames G. C. Darby and G. McDonald ; Hon. Secretary, Mrs. R. F. Cook ; Hon. Treasurer, Mrs. D. G. Sargood. Committee : Mesdames Armstrong, Cherry, Collins, Ingpen, Lucas, Stock and Vickers-Willis.

Ex-officio,• Mrs. Bartlett.

Members again enjoyed working with the Old Collegians' Association and Parents' and Friends' Association for the Annual Garden Party in April and helped to make this a happy and successful function. From our share of the proceeds we were able to donate 1200 towards a grand piano for the new Gertrude Pratt Hall.

We have continued with the used clothing sales during the year and also held an Australian tea in June. Proceeds from these sources have helped to increase our bank balance from which a donation has been given to Miss Courtney to enable her to buy books to add to the school library.

THE LUCERNIAN Early in the year, a most enjoyable social evening was held at Kirriwur Court at which an amusing charade was presented. Our thanks go to all who helped to make this a success ; also to Mrs. Cotton, Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Blakiston for their musical entertainment.

Thanks are also given to all speakers who came and added interest to our meetings during the year. These included Mr. Gordon Hall, who gave a talk on hairdressing; Matron Jones who told us of the Kardinia Salvation Army Children's Home ; Miss Shaw who spoke on the development of the early school child ; Mrs. Wright, who gave a talk and demonstration on millinery ; Miss Boss, who gave a talk and demonstration on

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cosmetics, and Mrs. Mockridge who spoke on diets and feeding problems of the small child.

To Miss Shaw we extend our thanks and appreciation for her help and interest during the year, and we take this opportunity of thanking Miss Courtney, Mrs. Walters, Miss Brownhill, Miss Darling and Miss True for their continued help in many ways.

The Auxiliary has received loyal support from all office-bearers and members throughout the year, and a cordial invitation is extended to all mothers of junior and nursery school pupils to attend our meetings in the coming year.

M. COOK, Hon. Secretary.

SCHOOL NOTES On Wednesday, 11th February, at our Bible, and Mr. Potter donated the stage first Assembly we welcoMed to the lighting. Mr. J. N. David is giving an staff Mrs. Shelton, Miss Blake, Miss honour board for the President of the Kennett, Miss O'Donnell, Miss True, Old Collegians' Association ; Mrs. C. 0.

Sister Watson and Miss Honey, an Old 'Hearne's gift will provide a wall clock ; Collegian who had taught here during Mrs. Pettitt and family are placing a part of 1957. Mrs. Bickford joined the carved crest in the foyer to honour the staff the following Monday and Mrs. late Mr. J. Pettitt, a former Chairman of the Council ; a picture of the Queen Ramsay came this term.

We were sorry that Miss Kennett had was received from Mr. Hedley and a to go home at the beginning of August large donation from Mrs. R. G. McPhee. and we thank Miss J. de Ferranti for The Parents' and Friends' Association teaching gym and coaching some of the presented the School with a new grand piano; We thank these donors for their teams during Miss Kennett's absence. very generous gifts.

The most outstanding event of the We are grateful to the Council who year has been the opening of the Ger- have provided the School with four new trude Pratt Assembly Hall on 11th July. brick classrooms and extensions to the This is the result of the determination of Chalet and dining room, all of which the Old Collegians to honour the have been in use throughout the year.

School's first principal. Beside the hall The old hall has been turned into a gyma rose garden has been planted to com- nasium and is proving very popular. memorate Miss Pillow's long association Janice Gray. with Morongo. Knowing Miss Pillow's love of flowers we think that a rose JUNIOR SCHOOL NOTES garden .is an appropriate tribute to her The beginning of the year commenced service to the School. with some staff changes in the Junior Many people have generously donated School. We were very sorry to lose fittings for the Hall. The Old Collegians Mrs. Kershaw, who had been so helpful are providing the stage furniture, con- last year. New staff members were Miss sisting of a table, chairs, lectern and Darling and Miss True. We are pleased

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that Miss Darling is to remain with us, and wp wish Miss True a most enjoyable trip abroad.

The highlight of the year for the children was the visit to Geelong of Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra.

The children were thrilled that they had a preview of the lovely posy which was presented to Her Royal Highness. Mrs. Cook, who made the posy, made a special trip out to the School in order to show it to the children, and to explain the interesting facts concerning the making of a posy for a Royal Lady.

As usual, preparations for the Junior School sports were taken very seriously.

We were fortunate in selecting a day which was fine and we were grateful for the assistance of the sports mistress, Miss Kennett, in running the sports.

The winner of the Junior School Sports was Vicki Johnstone, and the runner-up was. Lynette Batty.

Again, we owe a debt of gratitude to the members of the Junior Auxiliary who have continued to support us so splendidly in every way. A selection of very attractive and interesting books for the library was donated by the Auxiliary.

The girls were delighted with the gift.

One of the most valuable aids which we possess is a splendid wall map of the world. There has been a long felt need for such a map, and the older girls are finding it very useful.

As usual, the girls have prepared many and varied articles for display on Hobbies Day. As the event draws near each year, the desire to do more and 'better work increases.

The preparations for the Christmas party are well in hand, and all are excitedly working in order to bring the items to perfection. It is at such times as those that we realise how valuable Mrs. Walters is to us, and we wonder how we managed before she came to Morongo.

To all those connected with the Junior School, we wish a very enjoyable holiday during the Christmas period,

THE HEAD PREFECT'S NOTES The Prefects for 1959 were : Susan Curnow, Janice Gray (Head Prefect), Margaret Mackellar, Heather McDonald, Elizabeth Rushbrooke, Pauline Seitz and Catherine Thomas. The induction of the Prefects took place on 18th February at a service conducted by the Rev. K. MacLean.

The Deputy Prefects for this year were : Suzanne Aiton, Diane Eldridge, Jennifer Kidd, Diane Longwell, Helen McColl and Helen Millikan.

On 7th April, Miss Shaw and I attended a Presbyterial Association luncheon at St. David's.

This year, on 3rd May, Morongo was privileged to lead the British Commonwealth Youth Sunday March and the prefects were proud to march at the head of the School. Later, Pauline Seitz, Catherine Thomas and I took part in the service held at St. Giles' Church.

The main social event of second term was the School Dance which was held in the new hall on 25th July. The prefects and senior girls had as their guests Dr. and Mrs. Buntine, Mr. and Mrs. Hirst, Mr. and Mrs. McColl, Mr. and Mrs. Gray, Miss Shaw, Miss Sutherland, Miss Ohlson, Miss Jacka, the prefects from the Hermitage, and the boys from Geelong College and Geelong Grammar School. The hall, decorated with blossom and balloons, was the setting for a very happy evening. I sincerely thank Miss Jacka and the senior girls who worked so willingly for the success of the dance.

During the year, the prefects had the pleasure of attending dances at the Hermitage, Geelong College and Geelong Grammar School.

Later in the term, Pauline Seitz and Margaret McKellar attended the finals of the Jaycee Public Speaking Contest which were held in Melbourne.

The School play, " The School for Scandal," was produced on 22nd August, and six of the prefects acted as hostesses for the evening.

THE LUCERNIAN On 11th October, the Annual School Service was held at St. David's and was conducted by the Rev. A. Fraser. The offering was taken up by the prefects and Pauline Seitz and I read the lessons.

We have been invited to attend the Old Collegians' re-union at Morongo on 14th November.

I would like to thank the prefects for their help and support throughout the year, and I also thank the House Committee who have loyally carried out their many duties in the Boarding House. The prefects join with me in thanking the girls for their co-operation and in wishing the office-bearers of 1960 a happy and successful year.

We are indebted to the members of staff, who have advised and encouraged us throughout this year. I would also like to thank Miss Ohlson for the thought which she gives to the comfort and pleasure of the boarders. We owe our gratitude to Miss Shaw and we thank her for her interest and help.

Janice Gary.

THE OPENING OF THE GERTRUDE PRATT HALL Undoubtedly, the highlight of this year has been the opening of the Gertrude After the laying of the Pratt Hall. foundation stone by Miss Shaw at the end of last year, the building went ahead rapidly and, on our return to School at the beginning of this year, we found that it was nearing completion. Naturally enough, everyone showed great interest in its development and there were frequent expeditions to the hall to inspect the progress..

The day chosen for the opening was Saturday, 11th July, and, although the builders had been working up to the very last minute, there had not been time to polish the whole of the parquet timber tiled floor. However, the foyer had been done and showed exactly how the entire hall would look eventually.

Although the only girls allowed in the hall during the opening ceremony were the fifty members of the choir, the

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others played their part by forming a guard of honour for the official party, from the front of the boarding house right up to the steps of the hall. After the official party had passed into the hall, the girls took up their places in a large marquee set up near the hall. The opening ceremony was broadcast to them.

Before entering the hall, Miss Pratt, accompanied by the other members of the official party, received the keys of the building from Mr. E. C. Laird, the architect, and opened the double doors.

On entering the hall itself, Mrs. S. J. McColl, President of the Old Collegians, unveiled a commemorative plaque erected in the foyer by the Old Collegians and friends of Morongo to honour Miss Pratt's great service to the School.

On the stage, Miss Pratt presented the keys to the chairman of the ceremony and of the Morongo Council, Mr. J. N. David, and, there was a service of dedication conducted by the School Chaplain, Rev. K. MacLean ; the Moderator of the Geelong Presbytery, Rev. L. W. Hatton, and Sir Francis Rolland. Sir Francis Rolland addressed us on the value of contributing to our School and said that, if we so wished, we are all capable of adding to the great name which Morongo holds.

Mr. David then told us that the opening of the Gertrude Pratt Hall, which is so vitally necessary to the unity and welfare of the school, fulfilled a dream long cherished by the Old Collegians, for it was their inspiration, determination and enthusiasm which were mainly responsible for the building of the hall.

Miss Shaw welcomed the members of the official party and then thanked the builders, architects and others who had contributed so much.

Before the presentation of the cheque, from the Old Collegians, by Mrs. McColl to Mr. David, Miss Pratt herself told the audience how deeply honoured she was that the magnificent building should bear her name.

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The first function held in the new hall was the school dance held on Saturday, 25th July, and the following Wednesday morning, the first assembly was held at which Mrs. McColl, Mr. David, Mr. Neilson, Mr. Young Venters and Mr. MacLean were present.

We are proud of our new hall because of its architectural beauty and its lovely site, but already it has become so essential to our school life that once more we are hearing the phrase, " How did we manage without it."

Suzanne Aiton and Helen Millikan.

CALENDAR OF SCHOOL EVENTS, 1959 TERM 1 Tuesday, February 10th: Boarders returned to School.

Wednesday, February 11th: School began. Mr. J. N. David, Mrs. S. J. McColl and Rev. K. MacLean attended Assembly. Mrs. Shelton, Miss Honey, Miss Kennett, Miss True and Sister Watson were welcomed to the staff. All new girls were also welcomed.

Thursday, February 12th: The Prefects for 1959 were announced. They are Susan Curnow, Janice Gray, Margaret Mackellar, Heather McDonald, Elizabeth Rushbrooke, Pauline Seitz and Catherine Thomas.

Friday, February 13th: Women's World Day of Prayer was observed.

Mrs. Hatton, the guest speaker, spoke on the theme: " Trust in the Lord with all thy heart." Janice Gray was announced as. Head Prefect. The House Captains and ViceCaptains were also announced. They are— Vice-Captain, Hodgson; Robyn Ardens : Harris: Pauline Seitz ; Catherine Thomas ; Vice-Captain, Susan Curnow; Lawson, Elizabeth Rushbrooke; Vice-Captain, Diane Eldridge; Roslyn : Diane Longwell; Vice-Captain, Dale Mylecharane.

Sunday, February 15th: The Boarders attended Church at St. David's.

Monday, February 16th: Mrs. Bickford was welcomed to the staff.

Wednesday, February 18th: The Prefects were inducted by the Rev. K. MacLean.

Thursday, February 19th: The Deputy Prefects were announced : Suzanne Aiton, Diane Eldridge, Jennifer Kidd, Diane Longwell, Helen McColl, Helen Millikan.

The Library, Lucernian and French Club Committees were announced. Margaret Mackellar is Librarian, Elizabeth Rushbrooke Editress, and Pauline Seitz, Secretary of French Club.

Friday, February 20th: The swimming heats were held at Eastern Beach.

Tuesday, February 24th: The Swimming Sports were held, and won by Lawson. The champions were : Senior, Elizabeth Rushbrooke ; Intermediate, Dianne Batten ; Junior, Judith Doak.

Wednesday, March 4th: The Duchess of Argyll visited Morongo.

Saturday, March 7th: A team of Old Collegians played a match against our baseball team.

Tuesday, March 10th: Mr. Skene took some girls for Life Saving examinations.

Friday, March 13th: Miss Dawson spoke to the Middle School about Nursing.

Saturday, March 14th: Morongo visited the Hermitage for baseball and tennis matches.

Saturday, March 21st: Morongo visited Melbourne Grammar for baseball and tennis matches.

Thursday, March 26th: The School broke up for Easter.

Wednesday, April 1st: School began.

Saturday, April 4th: The Annual Garden Party was held. The girls of the School who ran the Sweets Stall made 1113. The total sum raised was f743.

Tuesday, April 7th: The Head Prefect attended the annual P.A. luncheon with Miss Shaw.

Saturday, April 11th: P.L.C. visited Morongo for tennis and baseball matches.

Wednesday, April 15th: Dr. and Mrs. Knox Jamieson came to Assembly. Dr. Jamieson is a medical missionary in the New Hebrides.

Friday, April 17th: The School was given a half holiday to attend the Public Schools' Boat-race heats.

THE LUCERNIAN Saturday, April 18th: M.L.C. visited Morongo for baseball matches.

The Head of the River was held and our congratulations go to the victorious Geelong College crew.

Thursday, April 23rd: Athletic heats were held.

Friday, April 24th: The annual production of scenes from Shakespeare's plays was given by senior girls in honour of Shakespeare's birthday. Miss Jones from the Teachers' College was our guest.

Saturday, May 2nd: The Athletic Sports were held. Ardens were victorious. The Champions were : Senior, Dale Mylecharane ; Intermediate, Helen Roberts ; Junior, Robyn Johnstone ; Sub-junior, Heather MacCowan.

Sunday, May 3rd: British Commonwealth Youth Sunday was held. Morongo led the march through the city and later attended the service at St. Giles'.

Friday, May 8th: Harris and Roslyn held a combined social.

The intermediate forms attended the Elizabethan Trust production of the ".Merchant of Venice." Leaving saw " Richard II." Saturday, May 9th: Three relay teams from Morongo ran at the M.L.C. Sports.

Sunday, May 10th: The first meeting of the Geelong CollegeMorongo Drama Group was held.

Thursday, May 14th: The Remove forms attended an Orchestral Concert at the Plaza Theatre. The end of First Term.

TERM II Tuesday, June 2nd: School was resumed.

Friday, June 5th: Ardens and Lawson held a House Social.

Saturday, June 13th: The Prefects attended the Hermitage School Dance.

Friday, June 19th: Miss Shaw presented Life-saving Medals at Assembly.

Saturday, June 20th: Morongo played basketball and hockey matches at P.L.C. Friday, June 26th: The Old Collegians' Ball was held at the Palais Royal.

Saturday, June 27th: Morongo visited Melbourne Grammar for basketball and hockey matches.

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Saturday, July 4th: Some of the senior girls attended the school dance at Geelong College.

Wednesday, July 8th: Miss Botterill took Sub-Intermediate General to Melbourne to see "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

Friday, July 10th: The regional final of the Jaycee Public Speaking Contest was held.

Saturday, July 11th: The Hermitage visited Morongo for basketball and hockey matches. In the afternoon, the Gertrude Pratt Assembly Hall was opened

by Miss Pratt and dedicated by the Very Rev. Sir Francis Rolland.

Miss Botterill and the Matriculation French class attended a Soiree at Mr. D. Davey's home.

Friday, July 17th: Broke up for mid-term week-end.

Tuesday, July 21st: School was resumed.

Friday, July 24th: Miss Botterill took the Matriculation French class to Wesley College to see " Les Fourberies de Scapin."

Saturday, July 25th: Leaving saw the films " Great Expectations " and " Robbery under Arms." The School Dance was held in the new hall.

Wednesday, July 29th: The First Assembly was held in the new hall. Mrs. McColl, Mr. David, Mr. Venters and Mr. Neilson were present. The service was taken by Rev. K. MacLean. The annual meeting of the Parents' and Friends' Association was held at Morongo, and Leaving and Matriculation girls presented scenes from "A iNlidsummer Night's Dream" and " Henry V." Tueseay, August 4th: The. Art Students from IVB upwards attended Sun Youth Art Show in Geelong.

Saturday, August 8th: The Alliance Francaise exams were held at Belmont High School.

Thursday, August 13th: Miss Sifri and the Matriculation Maths.

Class attended a lecture at the University.

Friday, August 14th: Miss Phillips and two Prefects attended Jaycee Public Speaking finals in Melbourne.

Saturday, August 15th: Some senior girls attended the Geelong College Senior Boarders' Dance.

Thursday, At' gust 20th: Some girls attended the social given by the College first football eighteen.

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Saturday, August 22nd: The Dramatic Club presented " The School for Scandal," by Richard Sheridan.

Tuesday, August 25th: Miss West, an American journalist, spoke to the School at Assembly.

Thursday, August 27th: Term II ended.

TERM III Tuesday, September 15th: Third Term began.

Monday, September 21st: The School was taken to see Princess Alexandra.

The School photographs were taken for the Lucernian.

Tuesday, September 22nd: At Assembly, Mr. Fidge, on behalf of the Parents' and Friends' Association, presented a new grand piano to the School. Also present were Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Blakiston, Mrs. McColl and Mr. Hirst.

The first evening of the Geelong College and Morongo Music and Drama programme was held.

Wednesday, September 23rd: The Music and Drama Evening.

Thursday, September 24th: Miss Ross spoke about University courses.

Thuriday, October 1st: October Tests began.

Saturday, October 3rd: Eighty assistant Mistresses visited Morongo for afternoon tea.

Friday, October 9th: Leaving and Matriculation saw the Repertory production of " Murder in the Cathedral," by T. S. Elliot.

Saturday, October 10th: The Annual Scholarship Examinations were Some senior girls attended the Geelong held.

Grammar School Dance, Sunday, October 11th: The Annual School Service was conducted by the Rev. A. Fraser.

Saturday, October, 17th: Geelong College and Morongo held a tennis tournament at the two schools. Jennifer Terrier and Ian Barnet are to be congratulated on their success.

Friday, October 30th: The Magazine went to print.

BOARDERS' DIARY, 1959 Tuesday, February 10th: One hundred and thirty-three boarders returned, five of them boarding with Miss Rentoul.

Wednesday, February 11th: School began.

Saturday, February 14th: The boarders held their Annual Tennis Tournament during the day and a fancy dress dance at night.

Tuesday, February 17th: The House Captains were announced.

Friday, February 20th: The House Committee was announced.

Saturday, February 21st: The School Picnic was held at Torquay, and we thank the Council for making this day possible.

Tuesday, February 24th: The Swimming Sports were held in the morning, and that evening the Leaving and Matriculation boarders attended a Mission Rally at the West Geelong Town Hall.

Friday, February 27th: Many new members were welcomed to our branch of the P.F.A. at the first meeting. The first House Council meeting was also held.

Wednesday, March 4th: Many girls joined Miss Davey's choir for the first practice.

Thursday, March 5th: The P.G.A. held its first meeting and welcomed the new members.

Saturday, March 14: In the afternoon, several recently naturalised Australians were shown around the school and entertained at afternoon tea. Unfortunately the projector broke down while Miss Ohlson was showing us "A Town Like Alice," and our thanks go to Mr. Burnside for lending us his.

Sunday, March 15: The P.F.A. held a Bible Study after Prayers.

Saturday, March 21st: The P.G.A. held a concert to raise funds and several juniors took part in the play, " Sleeping Beauty."

Sunday, March 22nd: In the morning service at St. David's, we took part in the Easter Service by singing part of "The Story of The Cross." The P.F.A. conducted Prayers, and held an Easter Service.

Wednesday, March 25th: The boarders went home for the Easter holidays.

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Saturday, April 4th: The girls helped with the preparations for the School Garden Party.

Wednesday, April 8th: Ballroom dancing classes started.

Friday, April 10th: The P.F.A. spent an afternoon playing records.

Saturday, April 11th: Baseball and tennis matches were played here against P.L.C. In the evening Miss Ohlson showed us " This Happy Feeling."

Friday, April 17th: The boarders were taken to the heats for the Boat Races.

Saturday, April 18th: We played baseball against M.L.C. The few remaining boarders were taken to the Boat Races.

Thursday, April 23rd: The senior girls enjoyed hearing the pianist, Rudolf Firkusny, at the Plaza Theatre.

Friday, April 24th: The senior P.F.A. members were entertained at Geelong College.

Saturday, April 25th: Mr. T. Dennis, Mr. McKenzie and Mr. Davey were speakers at a combined P.F.A. Conference with Geelong College, held at Aireys Inlet. Miss Ohlson showed " Battle of The River Plate " to the juniors.

Friday, May 1st: Sister Watson spoke to the P.F.A. on the Ecumenical Movement in the Church.

Saturday, May 2nd: Many parents came down for Athletic Sports.

Sunday, May 3rd: The junior boarders were taken to see the rest of the School marching in the Empire Youth March, and then to the service at St. Giles.

Friday, May 8th: A combined Harris and Roslyn social was held.

Saturday, May 9th: Three relay teams went to M.L.C. to run in their sports. In the evening Madge Stevens entertained the Music Club at its first meeting.

Sunday, May 10th: The first meeting of the Drama Group was held in the Junior School.

Thursday, May 14th: Most of the boarders being called for went home for the holidays, and those remaining were taken to an Orchestral Concert at the Plaza Theatre.

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Friday, May 15th: The remaining boarders went home.

Monday, June 1st: The boarders returned to School.

Tuesday, June 2nd: School started.

Friday, June 5th: Ardens and Lawson held a combined social.

Saturday, June 6th: In the evening Mrs. Elder, Mrs. Edwards and Mr. Elder entertained the Music Club.

Saturday, June 13th: The Prefects attended the Hermitage Dance, while Miss Ohlson showed " Up in the World."

Friday, June 19th: The P.F.A. held a debate.

Saturday, June 20th: Basketball and hockey matches were played at P.L.C., and in the evening, Mrs. Hoe and the C.W.A. Choir entertained the Music Club.

Friday, June 26th: Shirley Bennett showed some of her slides taken on her trip overseas to the P.F.A. The Matriculation boarders attended the Morongo Old Collegians' Ball.

Saturday, June 27th: Hockey and basketball matches were played at M.C.E.G.G.S. Saturday, July 4th: Some of the seniors attended the Geelong College School Dance. The remaining girls saw " Touch and Go," shown by Miss Ohlson.

Saturday, July 11th: Senior hockey and basketball matches were played against the Hermitage during the morning. Many parents came to the opening of the new hall in the afternoon, and at night, Mr. Arkinstall, accompanied by Margaret Schofield, entertained the Music Club.

Thursday, July 16th: The Deportment Week Campaign finished with David first, followed by McPhee, Neilson and Hearne.

Friday, July 17th: All the boarders went away for the long week-end.

Monday, July 20th: The boarders returned.

Saturday, July 25th: Many girls helped with the preparations for our School Dance. Miss Ohlson showed the juniors the film, " Robbery Under Arms."

Sunday, July 26th: The bell disappeared, but was returned during the afternoon.

Wednesday, July 29th: The first Assembly was held in the new hall, and in the evening the Parents' and Friends'

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Association held their annual meeting, and were entertained with Shakespeare plays produced by Leaving and Matriculation girls from Shakespeare Day.

Monday, September 21st: Everyone was taken to Johnstone Park to see H.R.H. Princess Alexandra.

Saturday, August 1st: Miss Ohlson showed " Tammy " in the evening.

Tuesday, September 22nd: The juniors attended the first night of the combined Morongo and Geelong College Concert held in the new hall.

Friday, August 7th: Some of the juniors were fortunate in attending the Hermitage play " The Importance of Being Earnest."

Wednesday, September 23rd: The seniors attended the second night of the concert.

Saturday, August 8th: French candidates competed in the Alliance Francaise examinations, and in the evening the Music Club was entertained with duets and trios, played by music students, and with songs sung by Miss Davey's Choir.

Saturday, August 15th: The House House Sports were played, and won by David. Some of the seniors attended the Senior House Dance at Geelong College, while Miss Ohlson showed " The Yangtze Incident " to those at School.

Sunday, August 16th: Twenty-four girls were confirmed into the Presbyterian Church at St. David's. During prayers Miss Shaw showed two religious films to the boarders.

Thursday, August 20th: A Social was held in the Newtown Town Hall, for the Scots College W.A. football team, which some of the seniors attended.

Friday, August 21st: The dress rehearsal of the School play, "A School For Scandal," was held.

Saturday, August 22nd: Matches were played at M.L.C., and in the evening "A School For Scandal " was presented.

Saturday, September 26th: Miss Ohlson showed us " His Butler's Sister."

Thursday, October 1st: The October Tests started. Many juniors and a few seniors attended a Celebrity Concert given by Igor Gorin at the Plaza Theatre.

Friday, October 2nd: The Rev. MacLean spoke to the P.F.A. on " The History of the Early Scottish Church."

Saturday, October 3rd: The House Committee showed nearly eighty members of the Assistant Mistresses' Association around the School and entertained them at afternoon tea afterwards. In the evening a concert was held in aid of the Gym. Fund.

Thursday, October 8th: Members of Miss Davey's choir held a practice at St. David's for the School Church Service.

Friday, October 9th: Leaving and Matriculation attended the dress rehearsal of " Murder in the Cathedral " at the G.A.M.A. Theatre.

Sunday, August 23rd: Communion was taken at St. David's. The House Music Competitions were held, and Hearne were successful in gaining first place, followed by McPhee, David and Neilson.

Saturday, October 10th: Some of the seniors attended the Geelong Grammar School Dance, while those remaining were shown " The Lady Killers," by Miss Ohlson.

Sunday, October 11th: The School Church Service was held at St. David's.

Wednesday, August 26th: Mark Reading was held during the afternoon.

Thursday, August 27th: The boarders went home for the September holidays.

Monday, September 14th: Back to School.

Tuesday, September 15th: School started.

Thursday, September 17th: The seniors attended a Celebrity Concert given by Beryl Kimber, at the Plaza Theatre.

Saturday, September 19th: The P.F.A. was taken to see " The Ten Commandments."

Saturday, October 17th: The Morongo and Geelong College Tennis Tournament was held during the day, and in the evening the Music Club was entertained by Aldene Splatt, accompanied by Mrs. Stewart, and by Bruce Worland.

Sunday, October 18th: The P.F.A. held a Bible Study after prayers.

Saturday, October 24th: The P.G.A. held a barbecue and novelty sports. In the evening Miss Ohlson showed us " Captive Heart."

Sunday, October 25th: The P.F.A. Badge Presentation Service was held, and fifty-one girls were presented badges by members of the District Council.

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CHURCH NOTES Throughout this year, the boarders have attended the morning Service at St. David's, and the Anglican members have attended All Saints' Church.

At' the service held on Palm Sunday, the boarders sang a section from "The Story of the Cross."

On 15th April, Dr. and Mrs. Knox Jamieson visited the School, and spoke to us after Assembly. Dr. Jamieson, M.B.E., is at present a medical missionary in the New Hebrides.

On 3rd May, we took part in the Empire Youth March, and at the conclusion of the march, attended a service at St. Giles' Church. The guest preacher was the Rev. M. Hollis, the Chaplain of Geelong Grammar School.

On 11th July, the Right Rev. Sir Francis Rolland, K.B., C.M.G., O.B.E., M.C., M.A., the Acting ModeratorGeneral of Australia, dedicated the Gertrude Pratt Hall at the official opening.

During the second term, Mr. MacLean conducted Confirmation Classes, and on

16th August, at a special Confirmation Service, the following girls were admitted into full membership of the Church : M. Anderson, M. Brown, M. Carson, J. Costin, H. Dean, J. Dohnt, J. Donovan, C. Fisher, J. Forster, L. Geddes, J. Gorrie, L. Haines, M. Heard, R. Heard, H. Jesse, L. Malin, H. Mathieson, R. Mullins, D. McKenzie, R. McLennan, M. Salathiel, H. Swinton, J. Terrier, E. Thomas. On 23rd August, these girls took their first Communion.

This year there were no girls admitted into the membership of the Anglican Church.

The School Service was held at St. Davids, on 11th October. This year the service was conducted by the Rev. A. Fraser, the Chaplain of Scotch College Melbourne. The offering was taken up by the Prefects, and the lessons were read by Janice Gray, Head Prefect, and Pauline Seitz. The School Choir sang the anthem, " Jesu, Source of Bliss Eternal."

Heather McDonald.

HOUSE NOTES ARDENS HOUSE REPORT " Seek Wisdom Ardens successes in most sporting activities this year are the result of the great enthusiasm shown by the girls.

We congratulate Lawson on winning the Ena Miller Shield for swimming, and also the various champions including those from Ardens, Carol McCabe and Dorothy Green who were runners-up.

After hard training and patient coaching by Miss Steere, Ardens won the Margaret Shannon Memorial Cup for Athletics. We congratulate all the champions including two from Ardens, who were runners-up—Elizabeth Davies The Inter-House and Angela Beach. hockey, basketball and baseball matches were keenly contested and resulted in three wins for Ardens. The tennis matches are not yet completed.

Early in second term, a social was held with Lawson. A barbecue had been arranged, but, as it rained, we were forced to eat our meal indoors. In spite of this, the staff and girls enjoyed themselves and the evening was a great success.

For a fortnight in July, all Houses combined in an effort to keep the school grounds tidy. Ardens was in charge of the area around the chalet, art room and back drive, and, by the end of the fortnight, there was a noticeable improvement in its appearance.

Early in the year, Ardens donated a perpetual cup for the Intermediate Athletic Championship, and, during second term, the House raised money which bought three more chairs for the Gertrude Pratt Hall.

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Unfortunately, there are still a few girls who continually hinder Ardens progress in the weekly debits and credits lists, but most girls have worked well throughout the year.

Photographs of interest to Ardens are being collected in the new House photograph album, which was kindly donated

by Miss Steere during second term.

I would like to thank Catherine Thomas, our vice-captain, for her continued assistance throughout the year, and also the forum representatives and senior girls for their support. I would also like to thank the Ardens staff, Miss Steere, Miss Mitchell, Miss Tymms, Miss True and Mrs. Renfrey, as well as Miss Kennett and Miss Honey for their continued interest and guidance throughout the year.

To those returning next year, I wish the best of luck and trust that you will give your new captain the same loyal support which you have given to me.

Robyn Hodgson.

HARRIS HOUSE REPORT " Not Failure But Low Aim is Crime."

This year Harris girls have shown marked enthusiasm in all House activities. The improvement in our work results has been good and I hope this will continue.

The first big House event of the year was the Swimming Sports. and all Harris competitors showed a pleasing spirit.

We congratulate the various champions and also Lawson on winning the Ena Miller Shield for swimming.

The next sport event was the Athletic Sports. Again, our girls entered We enthusiastically into all events. were very thrilled to win the marching.

We congratulate Ardens fine effort on winning the Margaret Shannon Memorial Cup for Athletics, and Roslyn's having had all the champions. Our most sucessful athlete was Sandra Funston, who was the Intermediate runner-up.

Inter-House hockey and basketball matches were keenly contested during

the second term. Our congratulations go to Ardens for winning the Ruth Macmillan Shield for Basketball and the Marion Rankin Shield for Hockey. Baseball and Tennis are being played this term and we hope to be successful.

On the last Friday of first term, Harris and Roslyn held a combined House Social at which we were pleased to have as our guests Miss Shaw and the House Mistresses. A barbecue was held, and later an impromptu concert in the hall.

I hardly need say that the enthusiasm for these events was all it should be.

In all House activities this year, I have had the help and encouragement of our vice-captain, Sue Curnow. I would like to take this opportunity to thank her very much. My thank also go to the senior girls who have, at all times, been willing helpers. I also thank the House Staff for their continual interest and support.

I wish all next year's house officebearers and the girls, every success.

Never forget the meaning of our motto.

Pauline Seitz.

LAWSON HOUSE REPORT " To Strive, to Seek, to Find, And Not to Yield."

Our most successful event this year was the Swimming Sports. We were thrilled to repeat last year's victory by winning the Ena Miller Shield for Swimming. Each event was contested with much enthusiasm and we would like to congratulate all those who participated, especially our champions Judith Doak, Junior Champion ; Dianne Batten, • Intermediate Champion ; Susan Schofield, runner-up to Intermediate Champion.

We congratulate Ardens on winning the Margaret Shannon Memorial Cup for Athletics and Roslyn who produced all the champions. We contested fiercely with Harris for third place but they were successful by one point. We congratulate our only champion, Diane Eldridge who was runner-up to the Senior Champion.

THE LUCERNIAN At the beginning of second term a social was held with Ardens. It had been our intention to have a barbecue near the Junior School, but heavy rain forced us to change our plans and The we held the Social in the hall. evening was filled by short acts arranged by the girls and was a great success.

Inter-House hockey and basketball matches were held during second term and we congratulate Ardens on winning both Shields. However, we also congratulate our senior basketball team who were successful in all their matches.

During the third term, the Inter-House tennis and baseball matches were played and our congratulations go to Ardens who were successful in winning the basketball and junior tennis. The result of the senior teams is as yet unknown.

Early in the year Lawson donated a Perpetual Cup for the Junior Athletics Champion and during second term raised money to buy three chairs for the Gertrude Pratt Hall. House badges were also introduced this year.

I would like to thank the Lawson staff and Forum representatives for their support. In particular, I would like to thank our vice-captain Diane Eldridge, and wish Lawson the best of luck in sport and work next year.

Elizabeth Rushbrooke.

ROSYLN HOUSE REPORT This year, we welcomed many new girls, who settled quickly into Roslyn. I hope that all our members .have constantly remembered our motto : " We Are Judged by Our Deeds."

The Swimming Sports were our first sporting activity this year. We congratulate Lawson on winning the Ena Miller Shield for Swimming, and I would like to thank all the girls who participated, and all the loyal supporters, who helped Roslyn to gain third plaCe.

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Before we competed in the Athletic Sports, all the girls willingly contributed money towards buying a perpetual cup for the Senior Athletic Champion. After a very hard fight, Ardens managed to win the Margaret Shannon Memorial Cup. We congratulate our four champions : D. Mylecharane, H. Roberts, R. Johnstone and H. McCowan.

House matches in hockey and basketball were played second term. We were not very successful, but I was pleased to see so many enthusiastic juniors. I am sure that next year you will be premiers. Baseball and tennis were played in third term. Roslyn was very close second to Ardens in the Baseball and we are hoping for better results in the Tennis, which is still to be played.

At the end of second term, we held a most successful House Social and barbecue with the girls of Harris. Before the barbecue we ran a series of competitions.

• This year, all the girls received a badge with an " R " on it, which showed that they belonged to Roslyn. Another new idea, is the system of House flags.

These are used to denote each house's position in the weekly debits and credits lists. However, the many girls who are always adding to our total, keep us near the front.

At the beginning of the term we welcomed Mrs. Bickford to Roslyn. All the girls would like to thank their staff members for the support and assistance they have given us through the year. I also wish to thank Dale Mylecharane, the Forum representatives, and all the senior girls who have given me their unfailing co-operation, support and assistance.

Finally, to all girls who are leaving, I wish the best of luck in the future. To those remaining, I wish every success in both work and sport.

Diane Longwell.

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SPORT SPORTS REPORT The girls of Morongo are very fortunate in having at their disposal not only spacious surroundings but enough courts and playing fields to allow a great many of them to participate in sport simultaneously. With these facilities, all the boarders are able to do some sport every afternoon and each day-girl to stay one night a week after school, regardless of team practices.

Many of the senior girls have freely given of their time on sport duty during each afternoon to coach and supervise the younger girls.

The enthusiasm to grasp the fundamentals of the game as shown by the juniors, should lead to a high standard of ability throughout the School.

This year the increased number of teams playing Inter-School, Inter-House and Inter-Form matches has encouraged girls and emphasised the value of loyalty and team spirit.

All the girls would like to thank the Council for the top dressing of the ovals, the surfacing of the tennis courts and many new items of equipment.

We would like to extend our appreciation to the staff who so willingly gave their assistance on the day of the Swimming Sports and the Athletic Sports. Our thanks go to Miss de Feranti for help at the end of second term when Miss Kennett was absent. The junior teams would specially like to thank Miss Honey for the help she has given them.

We also appreciate the time she has given to boarders' and day-girls' sport.

We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation for all the time and effort she has given to the senior teams and for We increasing our gym. standard. recognise the great improvement in our sport that Miss Kennett's year's work has brought.

Diane Longwell.

SWIMMING REPORT We held our Annual Swimming Sports on February 24th, three days after the heats. Alterations have been made to the programme in order to allow more girls to compete. This was accomplished by restricting girls swimming in championship events from entering other events, and introducing age races. We congratulate Lawson who won the Ena Miller Shield for Swimming, with 208 points, followed by Ardens with 147 points, Roslyn with 80 points and Harris with 69 points. The champions were : Open champion, E. Rushbrooke ; Intermediate champion, D. Batten; Junior champion, J. Doak.

During first term, Miss Kennett began Life-saving classes. They proved very popular, and we thank Mr. Skene who took the examinations.

Seven girls gained their Proficiency Certificate ; twenty-seven their Intermediate Star ; nineteen their Bronze Medallions ; and two their Instructress Certificate.

Elizabeth Rushbrooke.

ATHLETICS REPORT This year has been an eventful one for athletics. It was very pleasing to have such a large number of enthusiastic girls training early in the season.

Several alterations have been made to the programme. High jumping has been successfully introduced, times recorded, and the number of ball games reduced to one in each division.

We were pleased to welcome some of the fathers as officials. Ardens was successful in winning the sports with 315i points, Roslyn gained 274 points, Harris 178 and Lawson 176i. The following champions are to be congratulated : Dale Mylecharane, the Open Champion ; Helen Roberts, Intermediate ; Robyn Johnstone, Junior ; Heather McCowan, Under Ten, and Victoria Johnstone, Junior School Champion. At the conclusion of

THE LUCERNIAN the sports, Mr. David presented the champions with perpetual cups, which were donated by the Houses.

This year, for the first time, the athletic team competed in the All Schools' Athletic Meeting at M.L.C. The team was successful in gaining two third places and a fifth.

Dale Mylecharane.

BASEBALL This year, when we began our baseball practice, we were lucky enough to have a very enthusiastic coach in Miss Kennett. The batters lacked experience arid throughout the season we were made to realise the importance of a fast pitcher.

During first term, we played a few social matches. For our first match we were challenged by the Old Collegians.

However, amidst rain, the Old Collegians were defeated. Our other match was against Geelong College where we were once again victorious. We were fortunate to have the help of Mr. Davies during the season.

Form baseball matches are being played. A senior 2nd team, an under 15 2nd and an under 13 team were formed. Junior and Senior House Matches were played and were both won by Ardens.

Diane Longwell.

HOCKEY REPORT Despite the usual bruises and knockouts, we have once again lived through a season of keen rivalry on the hockey field. As the season progressed, the enthusiasm grew and there was a marked improvement in all teams. It was also noticed that many of the girls had their own hockey sticks.

The juniors, specially, showed great enthusiasm, which promises well for our future senior team.

Many social matches were played against the Geelong High School, Geelong Teachers' College, Gordon Institute of Technology, and we thank them for the practice they have given us.

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Finally, a special thanks must go to Mr. Michael Tan, of the Gordon Institute of Technology, who willingly umpired during the last match.

Jan Gawith.

BASKETBALL REPORT This season, a greater number of enthusiastic players enabled us to increase the number of our teams and as well as our usual first teams, we were able to have a senior 3rd, an under 15 2nd, an under 14 1st and 2nd, an under 13 2nd and an under 12. With all these teams, we played more social matches than usual. We enjoyed our matches against Clonard, High School, Matthew Flinders, Sacred Heart and Teachers' College. During second term we played form matches also. Intermediate A won the senior section and Remove II won the junior. As usual, we competed in House matches. Lawson won the senior, and Ardens won the junior.

Although the beginning of the season was not a successful one for us in Association matches, we did find as the season progressed that the ability and unity of the teams improved.

I send all next year's teams my best wishes for a successful season.

Diane Longwell.

TENNIS REPORT This year, results of tennis matches have been more pleasing and, in most cases, they were more evenly contested.

The girls in all teams attended regular practices and, during first term, played social matches, the seniors against Geelong College and the juniors against St. Andrew's.

This term, three of the tennis courts were top dressed and the lines repainted.

On October 17th, we played in a mixed tournament with boys from Geelong College. This tournament, arranged by Mr. Lester, was won by Jennifer Terrier and Ian Barnet.

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During the Christmas holidays, it was pleasing to see so many girls playing in the Victorian Schoolgirls' Championships at Kooyong.

Two of our girls also played in the annual Master's Tournament in October.

The results of the Inter-House tennis matches and school championships are yet unknown. This year, the Championships will be played in three different age groups, under 13, under 15 and open.

A regulation tennis dress was introduced this year and special pockets, which were printed by the girls, were worn by the members of all teams.

There has been great enthusiasm towards tennis this year, specially by the juniors. We are lucky to have so many promising young players, who will in a few years' time comprise strong senior teams.

Each Wednesday morning, Mr. Wood has continued to coach the first tennis eight, and we appreciate the help he has given us.

To next year's teams I wish you the best of luck.

Robyn Hodgson.

During first term, nearly all classes in the School took part in a display of their work which included agility, vaulting and folk dancing. Further display, mainly by junior forms will take place on Hobbies Day. The Competitive Deportment Fortnight, conducted in the Boarding House was won by David House.

Diane Longwell.

SPORTS CAPTAINS Matriculation: D. Longwell.

D. Mylecharane, R. Wishart, J Leaving:

Gawith.

Intermediate A: J. Gorrie, H. Roberts.

Intermediate G: J. Dale, C. McCabe.

Sub-Intermediate G: H. Dean, D. Batten.

Sub-Intermediate T: S. Funstan, G. Jolly.

4BX: F. Dougall, S. David, J. Hodgson.

4BY: J. Metheral, A. Beach, V. Henton.

4BZ: S. Schofield.

Remove I: K. Funstan, L. Begg, E. Davies.

Remove II: B. Wylie, S. Tymms, C. Russell.

3A: C. Tyrer, H. McGowan, E. Richardson.

3B: L. McGregor, R. Bell, W. Bartlett.

3C: N. Patterson, H. Burns, C. Cooper, J. Adams.

SCHOOL TEAMS SENIOR

GYMNASIUM REPORT With the opening of the Gertrude Pratt Memorial Hall this year, it became possible to consider converting the old hall into a gymnasium, which we needed.

As usual, the Council gave their valuable help, and together with the £38 raised by the girls at the Sports Fete, wall bars, two sets of rings and four climbing ropes were installed. With the vaulting equipment, tumbling mats and balancing beams already in use, the School is now the proud owner of a gymnasium. Much of the work done was carried out by Mr. Fraser & Son, and the girls would like to thank them for their work and interest.

Throughout the year, our gymnastics have steadily improved and with this new extension, we look forward to a further raising of our standard.

S. Aiton, S. Curnow, D. Longwell, D. Mylecharane, J. Ockleston, H. Roland, P. Seitz, H. Swinton, T. J. Terrier.

Tennis: J. Dale, H. Dean, J. Gawith, J. Gorrie, R. Hodgson, J. Kidd, M. Mackellar, A. McIntosh, C. Wade.

Basketball: S. Aiton, J. Dale, E. Holyman, D. Longwell, D. Mylecharane, J. Ockleston, E. Pope, D. Vitins.

Hockey: L. Binns, H. Dean, J. Gawith, J. Kidd, M. Kidd, C. McCabe, G. Murray, S. Murray, N. Stewart, H. Swinton, D. Wettenhall.

Baseball:

JUNIOR

Baseball: A. Birdsey, H. Goodall, C. Henry, Y. lvermee, H. MacGowan, J. McDonald, M. Miller, W. Newberry, J. Weidemann.

Tennis: L. Anderson, J. Bradshaw, E. Fagg, S. Funstan, J. Gillespie, M. Herd, E. McCann, W. Wood.

Basketball: S. Cook, N. Gray, M. Hair, G. Jolly, L. Jones, E. McCann, S. Ponting.

Hockey: J. Bradshaw, H. Craig, R. Crossley, J. Donovan, R. Dorman, M. Herd, T. Howard, H. Goodall, H. Lang, J. McDonald, B. Mackellar, J. McKenzie, M. Millar, A. Ross, G. Swinton.

LIBRARY COMMITTEE (L. to R.): Janice Gray, Diane Eldridge, Helen Millikan, Heather McDonald, Suzanne Curnow, Margaret Mackellar (Librarian), Pauline Seitz, Ann Brown, Cherrill Wade, Catherine Thomas.

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" LUCERN1AN " COMMITTEE Standing (L. to R.): Beverley Lester, Elaine Jamieson, Elizabeth Pope.

Seated (L. to R.) : Diane Longwell, Virginia Profitt, Elizabeth Rushbrooke, (Editress), Maxine Quick, Suzanne _-piton.

DEPUTY PREFECTS (L. to R.): Helen McColl, Diane Longwell, Jennifer Kidd, Helen Millikan, Diane Eldridge.

Seated: Suzanne Aiton.

SCHOOL HOUSE CAPTAINS (L. to R.): Robyn Hodgson (Ardens), Elizabeth Rushbrooke (Lawson), Pauline Seitz (Harris), Diane Longwell (Roslyn).

HOUSE HOUSE CAPTAINS (L. to R.): Elizabeth Pope (Hearne), Jeanette Hehnert (McPhee), Catherine Thomas (David), Leonie Haines (Neilson).

THE LUCERNIAN ASSOCIATION RESULTS SENIOR Baseball— v. Hermitage : lost, 33-9 runs. v. M.C.E.G.G.S.: lost, 26-7 runs. v. P.L.C.: lost, 25-13 runs. v. M.L.C.: lost, 34-15 runs.

Tennis— v. Hermitage : lost, 40-39 games. v. M.C.E.G.G.S.: lost, 41-40 games. v. P.L.C.: won, 52-24 games. v. M.L.C.: not played.

Basketball— v. Hermitage : lost, 31-11 goals. v. M.C.E.G.G.S.: lost, 18-10 goals. v. P.L.C.: •lost, 21-19 goals. v. M.L.C.: lost, 25-3 goals.

Hockey— v. Hermitage : draw, 3-3 goals. v. M.C.E.G.G.S.: lost, 5-3 goals. v. P.L.C.: lost, 11-1 goals. v. M.L.C.: lost, 6-3 goals.

JUNIOR Baseball— v. Hermitage : lost, 45-25 runs. v. M.C.E.G.G.S.: lost, 18-6 runs. v. P.L.C.: lost, 25-6 runs. v. M.L.C.: lost, 23-9 runs.

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Tennis— v. Hermitage : won, 26-22 games. v. M.C.E.G.G.S.: won, 36-16 games. v. P.L.C.: won, 18-7 games. v. M.L.C.: not played.

Basketball— v. Hermitage : lost, 42-8 goals. v. M.C.E.G.G.S.: won, 19-13 goals. v. P.L.C.: lost, 24-5 goals. v. M.L.C.: lost, 35-14 goals.

Hockey— v. Hermitage : lost, 3-0 goals. v. M.C.E.G.G.S.: lost, 4-1 goals. v. P.L.C.: lost, 4-1 goals. : won, 1-0 goals. v.

INTER-HOUSE RESULTS SENIOR Hockey : Ardens.

Basketball: Lawson.

Baseball: Ardens.

Tennis : Cricket : JUNIOR

Hockey : Ardens.

Basketball: Ardens.

Baseball: Ardens.

Tennis : Cricket :

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FORUM NOTES Under the guidance of both Miss Shaw and Miss Sutherland, Forum meetings have been held regularly every Monday this year.

At these meetings, the Prefects, House Captains and House Representatives have discussed school activities, work, conduct and the general affairs of the School. The weekly debits and credits have also been recorded.

I would like to thank Miss Shaw and Miss Sutherland, who have given us so much help during these meetings.

To the girls who meet in next year's Forum, I wish you every success.

Heather McDonald.

MUSIC CLUB REPORT This year's Music Club committee has been very active under the direction of Miss Wadelton and the music staff. A

committee of ten senior girls was elected at the beginning of the year : Janice Gray, Jeanette Dehnert, Janet Gawith, Ann Gibson, Leonie Haines, Heather Lewis, Heather McDonald, Elizabeth Pope, Catherine Thomas, Cherrill Wade.

To the Music Staff of 1959, we were pleased to welcome Mrs. Blakiston, a friend of Morongo, and Mr. Artingstall the violin master, who has taken Mr. Smythe's place.

During first term, an invitation was accepted for a group of girls from Matriculation and Leaving, together with the Geelong College choir, to lead the singing at a Mission Rally in the Geelong West Town Hall. This was held on Tuesday, February 24th.

On March 10th, our first choir practice for the year was held. Miss Shaw, on behalf of the girls, welcomed Miss Davey back to Morongo.

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The first Celebrity Concert of the season was enjoyed by the senior boarders on April 23rd. The programme, given by the Czech-born pianist, Rudolf Firkusny, included works by Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven, Brahms and Schumann.

The only Music Club meeting for this term was held on Saturday, May 9th, at which a recital was given by Miss Madge Stevens, an Old Collegian.

She was accompanied by Mr. John Sharp. In Miss Stevens' programme were included arias from "La Boheme."

In the afternoon of May 14th, the Remove forms attended a concert given by the Victorian Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Clive Douglas.

The same evening, all boarders who had not yet gone home for the May vacath,n, heard a concert in the Plaza Theatre, given by the Orchestra, with soloist Jiri Tancibudek, an oboist.

A recital given by Mrs. Elder and her son, Mr. Robert Elder, began the musical activities for second term. Miss Shaw welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Elder and their accompaniste, Mrs. Edwards. Mrs. Elder, a cellist, played several dances and short pieces, and Mr. Elder, who plays the trombone, a Mendelssohn Sonata.

On June 20th, a very pleasant evening was given by the Belmont C.W.A. Choir, the conductress being Mrs. Hoe, a past As well leader of the boarders' choir. as choral work, we were entertained with solos, trios and quartettes. Mrs. Wright amused everyone with her excellent singing of three "nonsense " songs.

Perhaps the most important of the school choir activities was the opening of the Gertrude Pratt Hall. For many weeks the School Choir had been practicing two anthems for the occasion, under Miss Davey's direction. At the opening of the service, Dr. A. E. Floyd's anthem, " There is a Secret Place of Rest " was sung, and during the dedication service, " Panis Angelicus." Thanks

are extended to Miss Davey and the girls for their leading of songs and hymns throughout the service.

At night, an enjoyable concert was given by the violin master, Mr. Artingstall. He was accompanied by the well known Melbourne pianist, Miss Margaret Schofield. The 11th of July certainly proved a busy day.

The third Celebrity Concert was held on August 6th, the artist being Miss Mattiwulda Dobbs, a soprano. Her accompanist was Geoffrey Parsons who has been invited by Miss Dobbs to appear with her in Russia, after the end of her A.B.C. tour. Miss Dobbs sang songs written by Mozart, Brahms and Geoffrey Parsons modern composers. delighted his audience by his excellent presentation of two Intermezzos by Brahms and a Chopin Polonaise.

Our second last Music Club meeting for term two, was the first to be held in the new hall. Our guest of honour was Miss Davey who conducted her choir in five two-part songs. These were sung between duets and trios which were played by piano students. Congratulations to all these girls, for giving such fine performances.

Weeks of practicing by the boarders finished on Sunday, August 23rd, with the presentation of the Music Competitions. Congratulations to all the leaders and their houses for such a high standard gained this year. It was decided by the committee that anthems instead of hymns should be sung, and that the unison songs would be Australian. The set part, sung by each house was " The Blossom of the Year."

Hearne were successful in the choir work and gained a total lead of six marks after the judging of the junior, intermediate and senior pianists. The final Hearne, 255 points ; results were : McPhee, 249 points ; David, 224 points, and Neilson, 211 points. Our congratulations go to the successful pianists : Junior, Alison Dehnert (McPhee) ; Intermediate, Jenny Dale (Hearne), and Senior, Jeanette Dehnert (McPhee), and Cherrill Wade (Hearne).

THE LUCERNIAN To many girls, the most spectacular of the Celebrity Concerts this year was that attended on September 17th. An Australian violinist, Miss Beryl Kimber, accompanied by her brother, Dr. William Kimber, gave a most inspiring recital in the Plaza Theatre. Her varied programme consisted of works by both modern and early composers. A brilliant performance of a modern Russian Sonata was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

On Saturday, October 17th, a very enjoyable evening was provided for the Music Club, by Miss Aldene Splatt, a recent successful contestant at South Street, and Mr. Bruce Worland. Miss Splatt was accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Stewart.

When we moved into the new hall, it was a secret wish of us all, that some day we would see a new grand piano in there. This day came early in third term, when a six foot Welmar horizontal grand was officially handed over to Morongo. This was a generous gift of the Parents' and Friends' Association, together with other organisations of the School. Words cannot express our gratitude for such a fine instrument.

We'were very sorry to hear that Miss Stevens is leaving us for twelve months, but were happy to know that she will To be 'returning after a trip abroad.

Miss McQualter, who is to be married, we also extend good wishes.

For many years now Mrs. Thomas, our singing mistress, has travelled from Melbourne each Thursday to train the girls for the singing which is heard at Speech Night each year. We are sorry to hear that she is leaving us, but wish her every happiness in the future.

Finally, to Miss Shaw, Miss Wadelton and the Music Staff, we say " thank you."

We thank Heather McDonald, this year's school pianist, as well as all the girls who have willingly helped to play for assemblies. Our appreciation goes to all members of the Music Club committee, who helped in making this year's music so enjoyable.

Cherrill Wade.

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UNIVERSITY MUSIC EXAMINATIONS, 1959 Preliminary: Honours, A. Lucas, C. Moreton.

First Grade: Credit, C. Bufton, M. Jenkins, D. Jones. Honours, H. McFarlane.

Second Grade: Pass, E. Casboult, P. Gilmore, R. Mullins. Credit, L. Begg, J. Casboult, J. Cowperthwaite, J. Dohle. Honours, J. Cox, S. Gregory, H. Lang, M. Mann, V. Notman.

Third Grade: Pass, L. Geddes, L. Malin, G. Swinton. Credit, H. Gibson, H. Gray, T. Howard, L. Korobka. Honours, A. Horne.

Fourth Grade: Pass, M. Heard, W. Howell, F. Madden, C. McCabe, A. Wadelton. Credit, H. Mathison, D. Street, J. Weidemann.

Honours, J. Begg, E. Eaton.

Fifth Grade: Pass, J. Dale, A. Hutton-Jones, D. McKenzie. Credit, E. Jamieson, J. King, R. Ross. Honours, M. Schulz.

Sixth Grade: Credit, E. Thomas. Honours, J. Dehnert, J. Gawith, M. Hair.

Seventh Grade: Credit, H. McNaughton.

MUSICAL PERCEPTION Third Grade: Credit, H. Mathison, J. Terrier.

Honours, R. Heard, W. Howell, F. Madden, C. McCabe, D. McKenzie, M. Miller, D. Street, A. Wadelton, J. Weidemann.

ENSEMBLE GROUP An ensemble was started during second term. Our members consist of five violin students : H. Gray, J. Hair, T. Mendelsohn, Elaine Rushbrooke, R. Venters ; two clarinet students : M. De Grandi, H. McNaughton ; a cellist, J. Kidd, and the inevitable pianist.

We have studied and played works by Mozart, Handel and Charles Woodhouse.

Our ilractices have been held once a week during the lunch hour, and our first public performance was to provide music for the school play. Nerves on these occasions are always a hindrance, but the performance was very pleasing. We take part in assembly on Monday morning by playing the National Anthem.

This group has been started with view to expansion and, next year, I would like to hear of more girls learing to play instruments. I cannot stress too much that new members, regardless of standard, will be most welcome.

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most rewarding and I hope that you will form the nucleus of next year's ensemble group.

E.R. MUSIC AND DRAMA This year, on September 22nd and 23rd, Morongo and Geelong College combined to present " An evening of Music and Drama," in the Gertrude Pratt Hall. On both evenings, the hall was filled with an enthusiastic audience, who were well rewarded with an excellent presentation of two plays and a variety of music.

The plays performed were " The Man in the Bowler Hat," by A. A. Milne and " The Real Saint George," by Rodney Bennett. " The Man in the Bowler Hat," an amusing half-hour of satire, was well acted by Sue Aiton, Sue Curnow, Profitt, Jan Gray, Ross Both, Peter Fenwick, Alistair McArthur, Ian Barnet and Brian Tymms. The cast of " The Real Saint George " included Pauline Seitz, Catherine Thomas, Beverley Lester, Elizabeth Pope, Heather McDonald, Simon Appel, Mark Brian, Andrew Troedel, David Wright, James Tait, Peter Grant and Andrew Corr.

This play, a difficult one to present at any time, revealed a very definite acting ability in many of the players.

The music was presented by the College orchestra and choir, and by friends of the College. The programme included "The Peasant Cantata," by J. S. Bach, "Air and Rondo," by Purcell, and Mozart's " Sonata in C." The music was most enjoyable, well worth the many hours spent in practice before the performance.

The Drama Group was formed for the first time this year, under the expert guidance of Mr. Gordon Young, a master of Geelong College. I am certain that all the girls who joined the group, wish to thank Mr. Young for the time which he has sacrificed and the patience which he has shown with the group of inexperienced but eager actors.

Jennifer Kidd.

THE GRAND PIANO Monday, September 21st marked a great day in the musical history of the School — the arrival of a new grand piano, which is to be used in the Gertrude Pratt Hall.

The piano was another very generous gift of the Parents' and Friends' Association, the Junior School Auxiliary, and the Afternoon Auxiliary. The following morning, we held a special Assembly, during which the Vice-Chairman of the School Council, Mr. Cedric Hirst, was asked by Mr. Fidge, President of the Parents' and Friends' Association, to accept the grand piano on behalf of the School. Mrs. Swinton Gray, the Secretary of the Association, was then handed the key, and asked officially to open the piano. Mrs. Blakiston, an Old Collegian and a member of the Music Staff, accompanied the School in the School Song, followed by the National Anthem.

The piano is a Boudoir Grand, and is made by the manufacturers of the famous Bluthner pianos of England. The grain of the wood is like that of maple, but the colour is more of a mahogany shade.

We are very grateful to the Pdrents' and Friends' Association for this beautiful gift and we are sure it will give many hours of pleasure to us all.

Heather McDonald.

FRENCH CLUB REPORT Although regular meetings of the French Club were not held this year, one or two enjoyable lunch times were spent in the hall singing French songs.

On July 11th, the Matriculation French class spent a most enjoyable evening at the home of Mr. Davey, of Geelong College. With the College Matriculation class we celebrated the French National Day. We had as our speaker, Dr. Just, of the University of Melbourne, who spoke to us of the meaning of this day to the French people, and he also played several entertaining tapes of French ballads. Mr. Davey, also, provided entertainment with French records.

THE LUCERNIAN The boys provided an instrumental item, some well known French songs and also a piano solo. The girls of Morongo sang two songs, " Sous les Ponts de Paris," and " Trois Jeunes Tambours."

We thank Mr. Davey for a most enjoyable evening, and Mrs. Davey for the excellent supper.

On July 24th, Matriculation French girls were taken by Miss Botterill to a performance of " Les Fourberies de Scapin," at Wesley College. The actors were members of the Alliance Francaise and the poems for the Alliance Francaise Examinations were read at interval. We thank Miss Botterill for her kindness in taking us up and Miss Shaw and Mr. Gray who provided transport.

Next, our attention was focussed on the approaching Alliance Francaise Examinations. Morongo results were good. We won seven prizes and fiftytwo honourable mentions. These results fully reflect the hard work of Miss Botterill and Miss Evans who coached the girls. Congratulations to them and to the successful candidates.

Finally, we would like to thank Miss Botterill and Miss Evans for their interest and intend to show our appreciation by trying extra hard to maintain the high standard in the coming Public Examinations.

Pauline Seitz.

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE EXAMINATIONS, 1959 The Alliance Francaise Examinations were held at Belmont High School on Saturday, August 8th. Miss Botterill and Miss Evans are to be praised for their patient training and encouragement, which made such good results possible. The following girls are to be congratulated.

MATRICULATION Dictation: First Prize, Maxine Quick, Pauline Seitz ; Second Honourable Mention, Rosalie Tones; Honourable Mention, Suzanne Aiton.

Reading and Conversation: First Prize, Pauline Seitz ; Second Prize, Maxine Quick ; Honourable Mention, Jan Gray, Elaine Jamieson.

Recitation: First Prize, Pauline Seitz ; Honourable Mention, Rosalie Jones.

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LEAVING Dictation: Second Honourable Mention, Leonie Haines ; Honourable Mention, Margaret Kidd, Jennifer Sweetten, Marianne Trezise, Jillian Webb, Margot Hallam.

Reading and Conversation: First Honourable Mention, Leonie Haines; Second Honourable Mention, Margaret Weddell; Honourable Mention, Anne Gibson, Jeannette Dehnert, Sandra Mockridge, Jennifer Sweetten, Margaret Kidd.

Honourable Mention, Leonie Recitation: Haines, Nea Stewart, Margaret Weddell.

INTERMEDIATE First Second Prize, Jill Dohnt.

Dictation: Honourable Mention, Wendy Wood; Honourable Mention, Jennifer Rogers, Diana Street, Jan Pettit, Joy Vv ills, Marilyn Brown, Lorraine Jones, Jennifer Higgins, Judith Fletcher, Alison Laird.

Recitation: First Prize, Jill Dohnt; First Mention, Jennifer Rogers ; Honourable Second Honourable Mention, Marilyn Brown ; Honourable Mention, Wendy Wood, Jan Pettit, Margaret Hastie, Judith Fletcher, Elaine Rushbrooke, May Fagg.

SUB-INTERMEDIATE Recitation: First Honourable Mention, Luda Karobka, Jennifer Dunkley ;, Second Honourable Mention, Suzanne Frankel, Jeannie Currie ; Honourable Mention, Helen MacGowan, Nancy Gray, Pamela Cairns, Yvonne Ivermee, Jillian Johns, Heather Goodall, Susan Cook, Heather Lyons, Heather Venters, Celia Johnson, Marilyn Miller, Margaret Hair, Dianne Batten.

FILM CLUB REPORT Lack of quantity has been dispelled by the quality of the films procured by Miss Ohlson. Nature study films, " The Platypus," and " The Mallee Fowl " have been shown and also the documentary film " Blue Ice," a film on Australia's Research Stations in the Antarctic.

We were all extremely interested to see the film " Geelong."

The boarders have seen the following films on Saturday nights : " Toy Tiger," "A Town Like Alice," " This Happy Feeling," " The Battle of the River Plate," " Up in the World," " Touch and Go," " Tammy," " Yangtse Incident," " His Butler's Sister," " The Ladykillers," " The Captive Heart " and " The Lady Vanishes."

Miss Honey, Sister Watson and Miss Maguire have kindly shown the boarders

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slides taken of school activities, scenes in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland and New Zealand.

The Leaving and Matriculation students attended the film " Great Expectations " in Geelong on Saturday, July 25th. The same afternoon, Miss Ohlson showed the Leaving English Class, " Robbery Under Arms." This film was shown- again at night to the girls not attending the school dance.

We sincerely thank Miss Ohlson for her continued interest in the Film Club.

Rhonda Balfour.

LIBRARY REPORT Many changes have been made in the organisation and lay out of the library this year. We feel that these innovations have increased the efficiency and activity of the library.

At the end of the second term, the library was painted grey, white and yellow, and a new set of fluorescent lights was installed. The School very generously paid for the painting while library funds were used to pay for the new lighting.

A very successful fete was held in the library on June 23rd and £25/19/- was raised. Most of this money was then We have spent on new equipment. bought a new filing cabinet, a single file, book ends and magazine covers. In the future, we hope to have subject files in the filing cabinet so that information on any subject is readily available to girls. We have also been given a set of six steel drawers in which we have placed the index cards to the fiction and reference sections.

This year has been notable for the number of very generous gifts we have received. A new paper-backed section was opened at the beginning of second term and we received donations of 125 paper-backed books to start this section.

At the end of second term, a parcel of 76 books arrived from Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Fisher. Books have also been given

by Miss McLennan, Janet McIntyre, Cherrill Wade, Joy Wills, Rosyln Wishart, Helen Perkins, Helen McFar-

lane, Miss Phillips and Miss Maguire.

Magazines have been donated by Alison McIntosh and Janet Gorrie. Mr. Bell gave us a donation of E10.

We would like to thank these people very much for their generosity.

In conclusion, my thanks go to the other members of the committee who have worked hard and supported me all throughout the year and also to Miss Phillips for her thought and encouragement.

Margaret Mackellar.

P.FA.. REPORT The following girls were elected as office-bearers for 1959: President.

Janice Gray ; Vice-President, Catherine Thomas ; Treasurer, Elizabeth Pope ; Secretary, Heather McDonald; Committee, Rhonda Balfour, Ann Brown, Jeanette Dehnert, Janet Gawith, Ann Gibson, Elaine Jamieson, Margaret Leigh, Margaret Mackellar, Helen McColl, Elizabeth Thomas, Cherrill Wade, Roslyn Wishart.

It is pleasing to note that this year in our P.F.A. we have 82 financial members, which is a record number.

Once again, we have collected papers, magazines, Christmas cards and stamps.

Members of the committee have supervised these tasks.

At the beginning of first term, 46 senior members of the branch made up part of the choir for the Annual Missionary Rally, held on February 24th in Geelong.

During first term, we held a concert to raise money for materials for the Service Exhibition. The proceeds amounted to £1/2/-. We held a number of working bees, in preparation for the Exhibition, which was held on June 12th and 13th, in Melbourne. We made and sent many useful garments to the Exhibition, and we were very pleased when we gained fourth place.

The feature of first term was the combined Morongo-College Conference week-end, which was held on April 24th and 25th. We began on the Friday night at College, with a film, shown by the College Chaplain, Mr. MacLean. We

THE LUCERNIAN ended a very enjoyable evening with Scottish Dancing with the help of Miss Kennett and Mr. Davies. Early the next morning, we left for Aireys Inlet for a barbecue.

During the day, we were given two talks by Mr. Tim Dennis, on his experiences in Kenya, and Mr. McKenzie who spoke on Alcoholics Anonymous. We all returned to Morongo for tea, followed by yet another evening of devotion, films and dancing.

We have had several speakers at our meetings during the year. The first was Sister Watson, on May 11th, who spoke on her trip as a delegate to the World Council of Churches Camp at Canberra.

On June 26th, Shirley Bennett, a former Head Prefect, and President of the P.F.A. spoke to us on her recent trip abroad and showed slides. Mrs. Lilburne spoke to us on July 31, on her activities as a member of the AusOur Chaplain, tralian Asian Society.

Mr. MacLean, also spoke to us on October 2nd.

Unfortunately, we were unable to have a camp during third term because no camp site was available.

On September 19th, the P.F.A. saw the film, " The Ten Commandments."

On October 25th, 51 girls were presented with their badges, by the President of the Geelong District Council, Mr. E. Loughnan.

It is hoped, that at the end of the year, the members of the branch will present a Christmas play.

As yet another year draws to a close, we would like to thank Miss Shaw, who has given so much help and guidance in the interests of our branch. We would also like to thank Sister Watson, who has helped us in our activities, and in our study groups.

We wish next year's office-bearers every success.

Heather McDonald.

P.G.A. REPORT Under the capable guidance of the leaders, helpers and office-bearers, the P.G.A. has led to another happy and

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successful year. The office-bearers elected were : President, Georgia Swinton ; Vice-President, Rosalie Dorman ; Secretary, Helen Gibson ; Treasurer, Helen Lang ; Committee, Jacqueline, Bradshaw, Robin Johnstone, Fay McKenzie and Anne Ross.

Much the same pattern was followed in all meetings. We began with a prayer centred around the theme for the month, followed by the business meeting and recreation. During this meeting, Miss Shaw read interesting and exciting stories to us.

Although no entries were sent to the inter-P.G.A. competitions this year, most of our time was spent in making scrap-books and knitting squares for " the rug."

The third Saturday in October was the date chosen for a barbecue, which we intended having in the front paddock.

However, the wind drove us indoors and we had lunch in the domestic science room, preceded by an extremely strenuous treasure hunt. Team games were played in the quadrangle after lunch.

It is hoped that at one of our last meetings we will be able to hold a badge presentation service, when many girls will receive badges and take the P.G.A. vows.

We thank Miss Shaw for her keen interest in all the Association's activities, and I would also like to thank the office-bearers for their assistance and enthusiasm.

Those leaving P.G.A. this year extend best wishes to next year's group and hope that they may always keep in the aim of the P.G.A.: " So provide within the Church, Christian fellowship for girls, and to bring them to know Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord."

Elaine Jamieson.

DRAMATIC CLUB REPORT This year, the annual dramatic performance was held on Saturday, August 22nd, in the Gertrude Pratt Hall. We had the privilege of being the first dramatic group to use the hall.

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The play chosen for this year's performance was " The School For Scandal," by Richard Sheridan. The subject concerned the effect of scandal in polite society, during the eighteenth century.

The cast was as follows : Sir Peter Teasle, Ann Gibson; Sir Oliver Surface, Marilyn Miller; Sir Benjamin Backbite, May Fagg; Joseph Surface, Truda Howard; Charles Surface, Diana Careless, Carol McEachern ; Street ; Snake, Janet Craig ; Crabtree, Elizabeth Holyman ; Rowley, Joy Wills ; Moses, Jillian Dohnt ; Trip, Margaret McAdie ; Lady Teasle, Helen Rolland ; Lady Sneerwell, Janice Gray ; Mrs. Candour, Judith Fletcher ; Maria, Elizabeth Read.

We were very sorry that Heather Muir was unable to act the part of Lady Sneerwell, and Janice Gray is to be highly commended on the fine performance she gave at such short notice.

As the play demanded such a large cast, all the " extras " are to be thanked for the work they did to make its production possible.

The School orchestra also is to be thanked for providing entertainment between the four acts of our play. The orchestra, which is newly formed and under the guidance of Elizabeth Rushbrooke, has been very successful.

Many hours of work were put into the painting of magnificent scenery by Miss Sawatzky and her helpers. Miss Kennett and Miss Honey gave up a great deal of their spare time to teach the fashionable ladies and gentlemen to do a very successful minuet. We thank them all.

We would like to thank Miss Apted for her interest and hard work, and wish her every success for future performances.

Ann Gibson.

ARTS AND CRAFTS REPORT Activities in the fields of arts and crafts have flourished this year under the leadership of Miss Howard and Miss Sawatzky. Miss Sawatzky has introduced silk screen printing, which was utilised by one of the Matriculation art

girls to paint badges on the pockets of the dresses of the tennis team. Under Miss Sawatzky's guidance, the subintermediate forms have started modelling in clay, and murals have been painted on the art room walls.

Many interesting things have been made by the lower forms in craft lessons.

The 1VB girls, under the direction of Miss Blake and Miss Honey, have made lamp shades with plastic, felt animals, and interesting articles of leather plaiting and patchwork. The Removes, taught by Miss Honey, have made architectural models and cane baskets.

Taught by Miss O'Donnell, the 3A girls have worked with raffia and made puppets.

The craft girls, under the capable guidance of Miss Howard, have woven skirt lengths and other articles which will be on display at Hobbies Day in the old hall.

The Matriculation art girls have made two excursions to Melbourne for which they would like to thank Miss Sawatzky and Miss Howard. The first visit was to the Moomba Herald outdoor Art Show. The second was to the National Gallery, where Mr. Fenimore showed them around and discussed examples of the art of the periods which they are studying. During this excursion, they were also shown over the new Atlas building and saw an exhibition of Indonesian arts and crafts.

Miss Sawatzky and Miss Steere took the boarders, from 1VB up, to see the " Sun " Youth Art Show, when it was in Geelong.

Our sincere thanks go to Miss Sawatzky and Miss Howard for their enthusiastic help during the year.

Maxine Quick.

CANTEEN REPORT Our thanks go to Mrs. Rodder who prepares the day girls' dinners, and also to the senior girls who willingly prepare the bread rolls for day girls' lunches.

Hot pies were also available during second term and soup was provided for day girls at recess time.

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Elizabeth Pope, Ann Brown.

SOCIAL SERVICE REPORT Our Social Service activities began this year with the March Red Cross Appeal and the Yooralla Crippled Children's Appeal, both held during first term.

During second term, two trees were planted to celebrate the centenary of the Red Cross in Australia. Mrs. R. G. Venters, President of the Corio Red Cross Branch, planted one after the opening of the new hall, and the other was planted by Miss Evans after the first assembly held there.

A Knitting Competition was held again during second term, and, although the response was not as good as that of last year, a large number of garments was received. The jumpers and singlets were sent to the women of the University, for their Save the Children Fund, and to Kardinia Children's Home, Geelong. The junior forms knitted squares for rugs that will be given to the District Nurse for her elderly patients.

The following girls were awarded prizes for their knitting: B. Wylie, M. Gonsall, M. Rozbach, B. Wittber and J. Sweeten.

The Rice Bowl Appeal was held as usual in the third term, and E20 was sent to the Geelong Committee. This year many forms have held fetes and various competitions to raise extra money for Social Service work. Milk bottle tops and used stamps have been collected and sent to the women of the University for the Save the Children Fund.

This year an invitation was received for two members of our Red Cross group to attend a luncheon in honour of H.R.H. Princess Alexandra of Kent, at the Lady Dugan Red Cross Home, Malvern, on September 22nd. Jeanette Dehnert and I went and enjoyed it very much.

I would like to thank all those who have so willingly co-operated in Social Service activities throughout the year, and, above all, Miss Evans, to whom we owe our success.

Catherine Thomas.

CHRISTMAS DONATIONS, 1958 10 10 Kildonan 10 10 .

Glastonbury ..

6 6 Royal Children's Hospital 6 6 Geelong Hospital ..

6 6 3 3 British & Foreign Bible Society 4 4 Travellers' Aid ..

77 Royal Victorian Inst. for the Blind 55 Ministering Children's League 55 Spastic Children's Society ..

3 3 R.S.S.A.I.L.A. 4 4 Council .for Christian Education 7 7 Bethany Babies' Home ..

Kardinia Children's Home ..

10 10 3 3 Karingal 55 Kardinia Club ..

3 3 Blind Babies' Fund ..

10 10 Pensioners' Christmas Appeal 4 4 Brotherhood of St. Laurence 77 Yooralla 4 4

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0

1128 2 0 RECEIPTS, 1959 Matriculation ..

Leaving ..

VA ..

VG ..

Sub. G Sub. T 1VBX 1VBY .

1VBZ .

Remove 1 . . .

Remove 2 .. .

3A 3B

£14 6 5 15 9 0 15 5 5 13 3 4 16 4 2 13 11 4 16 5 11 13 2 6 11 10 8 15 0 7 20 15 3 19 19 9 5 9 4 £198 3 8

MONEY PAID OUT DURIN G 1959 Red Cross Appeal .. £10 0 0 Yooralla • 10 0 0 Junior Red Cross ..

10 0 0 Grace McKellar Home Appeal ..

10 10 0 Red Cross Membership and Plaque 3 0 0 University Building Fund ..

10 0 6 Community Chest ..

20 0 0 Rice Bowl Appeal ..

20 0 0 Red Cross Cap and Veil ..

7 4 Balance in Hand .. .

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£94 7 10 103 15 10 1198 3 8

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THE LUCERNIAN HOSPITAL REPORT

At the beginning of the year we welcomed Sister Watson to the staff as our new sister. Apart from the staphylococci, the streptococci and a slight outbreak of 'flu earlier in the year, the boarders have been remarkably healthy. " Monday morning itis " and the usual headaches have been present amongst

both the boarders and the day-girls, but Sister has dealt with these most efficiently.

We would also like to thank Miss Jacka and Mrs. Taylor, for their help in running the dispensary.

Helen McColl.

SPEECH N IGHT, 1958 The Annual Speech Night was held at the Palais Royal on December 10th. Our guest speaker was the Moderator of the General Assembly of Victoria, The Right Reverend Norman Faichney, B.A. Miss Shaw gave an account of the activities and achievements of the School during the year.

Mrs. Faichney presented the prizes and Mrs. McColl, the President of the Old Collegians' Association, presented the sports trophies. During the evening the girls sang carols, conducted by Mrs. Thomas.

PRIZE LIST, 1958 JUNIOR SCHOOL Suzanne Cooke, Handwork; Preparatory: Deborah Whiteside, Drawing; Heather McKewan, First in Form.

Form lA (Lower) : Jennifer Shone, Handwork ; Rosemary Flanders, Drawing; Susan Taylor, First in Form.

Form lA (Upper) : Pamela Dixon, Handwork ; Christine McDonald, Handwork ; Anne Stock, Drawing; Susan Sargood, First in Form.

Form 1B: Vicki Neeson, Improvement (gift of Junior Auxiliary) ; Ann Cowley, Handwork : Heather Buchanan, Form Prize; Helen Darby, Form Prize ; Vicki Johnstone, Form Prize ; Janice Oram, Form Prize ; Jill Harvey, Handwork, First in Form.

Form 2: Cheryle Cooper, Handwork ; Anne Whiteside, Handwork ; Susan Cherry, Progress (Mrs. P. Neilson Memorial Prize) ; Lauren Fisher, Form Prize ; Ruth Hatton, Form Prize ; Sandra Hudson, Form Prize ; Noni Paterson, Form Prize • Janette Adams, Honours ; Marie Burger, Honours ; Rhonda Jones, Scripture, Honours ; Judith VickersWillis, Honours ; Heather Burns, Dux of Junior School.

SENIOR SCHOOL Form 3C: Wendy Bartlett, Music (gift of Miss Butler) ; Anne Casement, Music (gift of

Miss Butler) ; Elaine McCaskill, Handwork ; Rosemary Thomson, Form Prize ; Janine Carew, Honours ; Heather Millikan, Honours ; Jennifer McColl, Honours; Lynne McGregor, Honours ; Margaret Reeve, Scripture, Honours.

Form 3B: Harryette Schulzgen, Handwork ; Karen Fleming, Form Prize ; Diane Armstrong, Handwork, Honours; Jennifer Bickford, Junior Lucernian Contribution, Honours ; Judith Davies, Honours ; Catherine Hallam, Scripture, Honours ; Vanessa Mitchell, Honours.

Form 3A: Celia Russell, Dramatic Art (gift of Miss Apted) ; Helen Chisholm, Handwork ; Joan Ingpen, Form Prize ; Carolyn Wilson, Form Prize ; Anna Shamblin, Handwork ; Honours ; Ruth Venters, Scripture, Honours.

Remove 3: Marlene Schulz, Music (gift of Miss Butler) ; Georgia Swinton, Music (gift of Miss Littleton) ; Sue Troughton, Craft • Anne Shrimpton, Form Prize ; Patricia Watson, Scripture, Form Prize ; Janice Wood, Form Prize ; Jane Rowell, Junior Boarder's Prize ; Heather Orr, Honours.

Remove 2: Helen Gibson, Music (gift of Miss Butler) ; Heather Gray, Music (gift of Miss McQualter) ; Janis Metherall, Craft ; Jillian Hodgson, Form Prize ; Pamela Mair, Form Prize ; Jeanette McCready, Form Prize ; Lesley Kefford, Scripture, Honours.

Remove 1:. Joan Begg, Music (gift of Miss Craft; Vicki Chamberlain, Wadelton) ; Pauline Burger, Form Prize; Susan Bickford, Scripture, Honours ; Jacqueline Bradshaw, Honours ; Julia Debrett, Honours ; Felice Dougall, Honours ; Elizabeth Eaton, Music (gift of .Miss Wadelton), Honours ; Dianne Ekstedt, Honours.

Form 4BY: Heather Lyons, Music (gift of Miss Littleton) ; Susan Cook, Craft, Form Prize; Alison Forbes, Form Prize ; Gail Jolly, Form Prize ; Prudence Gilmore, Scripture, Honours.

Form 4BX: Helen MacGowan, Intermediate Lucernian Contribution • Jennifer Dunkley, Form Prize ; Barbara Wittber, Form Prize ; Lea Hamilton, Craft, Honours; Heather Scott, Scripture, Honours ; Jeanette Shrimpton, Honours ; Marianne Roszbach, Honours.

THE LUCERNIAN Helen Rolland, Form Sub-Intermediate T: Dancing (gift of Mr. Pullen) ; Helen Mathison, Form Prize ; Helen Perkins, Form Prize, Diana Street, Dramatic Art (gift of Miss Apted), Honours; Anne Wadelton, Honours.

Jennifer Dale, Form Sub-Intermediate G.: Joan Music (gift of Miss McQualter) ; Weidemann, Music (gift of Miss Butler) ; Pamela Dunstan, Form Prize, Judith Minns, Form Prize ; Wendy Wood, Form Prize ; Elizabeth McCann, Influence in Work and Sport (gift of Mrs. H. T. Lilburne) ; Alison Laird, Honours.

Form VG: Janice King, Music (gift of Miss McQualter) ; Margot Brushfield, Form Prize; Heather Lewis, Craft (gift of Miss Howard), Form Prize; Gillian Murray, Form Prize; Jennifer Sweetten, Form Prize.

Form VA: Lynette England, Art; Leonie Haines, French (Alliance Francaise) ; Lorraine Binns, Form Prize ; Jeanette llehnert, Music (gift of Miss Wadelton), Form Prize; Margaret Kidd, Honours (Olive Filmer Prize) ; Elizabeth McNair, Honours; Jillian Webb, Honours.

Form Leaving G: Janet Simpson, Dancing (gift of Mr. Pullen) • Margaret Lewis, Senior Craft (gift of Miss Howard) ; Helen _Bicknell, Carrie Haase Shakespeare Prize; Shirley Bennett, F. M. Rentoul Craft Prize, Form Prize ; Penelope Hedges, Music (gift of Miss Wadelton), Credit Prize.

Form Leaving A: Catherine Thomas, Senior Art Prize; Helen McColl, Clare Norwood Science Prize; Helen Millikan, Miss Keays Memorial Needlework Prize, Form Prize; Sandra Reddrop, Senior Dressmaking Prize, Form Prize; Barbara Paton, French (Alliance Francaise), Credit Prize; Pauline Seitz, Senior Dramatic Art (gift of Miss Apted), French (Alliance Francaise), Credit Prize ; Janice Gray, Senior Boarder's Prize (Pioneer Scots) ; Elizabeth Rushbrooke, Honours (Mary Higgins Memoral Prize).

Form Matriculation: Helen Lewis, French Elizabeth Roland, (Alliance Francaise) ; French (Alliance Francaise), Lucernian Editress ; Margaret Mackellar, Alice M. Partington Prize; Joan Hamilton, Form Prize (Jessie Bodey Memorial) ; Pamela Radford, Form Prize (gift of Mrs. J. R. Griffiths), Prefect's Prize; Mardi Fallaw, Music (gift of Miss McQualter), Prefect's Prize; Joanne Griffiths, French (Alliance Francaise), Prefect's Prize; Clara M acintyre, Boarder's Scripture, A. 0. P. Selle Memorial Prize (Boarder Prefect) ; Janet McIntyre, Librarian's Prize (Mrs. J. H. Steele), Senior Lucernian Contribution, Prefect's Prize, Nell Moreton Memorial Prize for Music; Judith McLennan, French (Alliance Francaise), J. B. Rentoul Scripture Prize, Credit Prize • Jurate Normantes, Credit Prize; Cynthia Wettenhall, W. J. Jones Award; Helen Lewis, D. F. Neilson Memorial Prize, Dux of the School; Elizabeth Roland, Proxime Accessit, A. C. Harris Prize.

EXAMINATION RESULTS, 1858 MATRICULATION J. de Ferranti: English Expression, Biology, Geography (2nd Class Honours), British History. (Matriculation).

M. Fallaw: English Expression, French, British History. (Matriculation, Compensatory).

J. Griffiths: English Literature, French, British History. (Matriculation, 1957).

J. Hamilton: English Expression, Geography, Modern History, British History. (Matriculation).

English Expression, French, J. Holland: Geography. (Matriculation, Compensatory).

H. Lewis: French (1st Class Honours), Pure Mathematics (1st Class Honours), Calculus and Applied Mathematics (2nd Class Honours), Modern History (2nd Class Honours), British History. (Matriculation, 1957).

C. Macintyre: English Expression, French, Pure Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.

(Matriculation).

M. Mackellar: English Expression, British History.

J. McIntyre: English Expression, British History (2nd Class Honours).

J. McLennan: English Expression, French (2nd Class Honours), Pure Mathematics, Physics (2nd Class Honours), Chemistry. (Matriculation).

J. Normantes: English Expression, English Literature (2nd Class Honours), Modern History, British History. (Matriculation).

P. Radford: French (2nd Class Honours), Chemistry, British History.

English E. Roland: English Expression, Literature (2nd Class Honours), French (2nd Class Honours), Modern History (1st Class Honours), British History. (Matriculation).

LEAVING S. Aiton: English, Biology, French, British History, Music. (Certificate).

R. Balfour: Geography, British History, Domestic Science, Craft.

S. Bennett: English, Domestic Science, Craft.

H. Bicknell: English, British History, Modern History, Craft.

E Boddy: English, British History, Art. L. Bolwell: English, Art, Craft.

A. Brown: English, French, British History.

B. Burnside: Art. M. Costorphan: English, Mathematics 1, Biology, Modern History, British History, Music.

(Certificate).

S. Cm-now: English, Mathematics 1, Biology, Geography, Modern History. (Certificate).

D. Eldrige: English, Mathematics 1, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, British History. (Certificate).

M. Fisher: English, Biology, Music.

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B. Grant: English, Domestic Science, Craft.

J. Gray: English, Biology, French, Latin, British History, Modern History, Music.

(Certificate).

P. Hedges: English, Biology, Geography, Domestic Science. (Ce rtificate).

B. Hirst: R. Hodgson: English, Biology, Geography, French, Art. (Certificate).

D. Holt: Music.

J. Hooper: English, Biology, Music.

E. Jamieson: English, French, British History.

English, Mathematics 1, British J. Johns: History.

English, Biology, Geography, R. Jones: French, Art: (Certificate).

J. Kidd: English, Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2, Physics, British History. (Certificate).

D. Lake: English, Biology, Modern History, Art. (Certificate).

M. Leigh: Geography, Music, Music Perception.

B. Lester: English.

M. Lewis: Craft.

D. Longwell: French, British History, Music.

H. McColl: Physics.

N. Miller: Biology, Geography.

English, Biology, Geography, H. Millikan: British History, Craft, Music. (Certificate).

English, British History, H. Mockridge: Modern History, Craft.

P. Nicol: English, Craft.

B. Paton: English, Biology, Geography, French, British History, Modern History. (Certificate).

E. Pope: English, Biology, British History, Craft. (Certificate).

V. Profitt: Biology, Art. M. Quick:. English, Mathematics 2, French, British History, Art. (Certificate).

S. Reddrop: Chemistry, Biology, Geography, British History, Craft. (Certificate).

R. Ross: Music.

English, Mathematics 1, E. Rushbrooke: Chemistry, Biology, French, Music. (Certificate).

M. Say: Art, Craft.

English, Mathematics 1, Physics, P. Seitz: Chemistry, French, Latin. (Certificate).

J. Simpson: English, Geography, British History, Art. (Certificate).

S. Stevens: English, Craft, Music.

J. Stinton: Geography.

B. Strong: English, Biology, Geography, Art, Craft. (Certificate).

C. Thomas: English, Mathematics 1, Biology, Geography, British History, Art. (Certificate).

J. Urquhart: Craft.

C. Wade: English, Biology, Craft, Music.

R. Walker:

GIRLS COMPLETING LEAVING REQUIREMENTS D. Hirst: H. McDonald: Biology. (Compensatory Cer• tificate).

A. Veldre: Physics, Chemistry, Art. (Certificate).

C. Wettenhall: French. (Certificate).

INTERMEDIATE J. Anderson: Music.

D. Bailey: English Expression, Mathematics A, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, Art. (Certificate).

S. Ballantyne: Arithmetic, Geography, English Literature, Craft.

L. Binns: English Expression, Mathematics A, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, British History, Art. (Certificate).

M. Brushfield: Arithmetic, English Literature, French, British History.

H. Cameron: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, British History, Craft. (Certificate).

English Expression, Arithmetic, J. Costin: Geography, English Literature, British History, Art, Domestic Science, Craft. (Certificate).

J. Cowley: English Expression, Arithmetic, Geography, English Literature, Art, Domestic Science. (Certificate).

English Expression, Geography, J. Craig: General Science A, English Literature, British History, Art. (Certificate).

J. Dehnert: English Expression, Mathematics A, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, French, Latin, British History, Music. (Certificate).

English English Expression, L. England: Literature, Art, Craft.

R. Fisher: English Expression, Arithmetic, Geography, English Literature, British History, Art, Domestic Science, Craft. (Certificate).

M. J. Fram: J. Gawith: English Expression, Mathematics A, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, French, British History, Music.

(Certificate).

H. Geddes:. Craft.

A. Gibson: English Expression, Geography, English Literature, French, British History, Art. (Certificate).

English Expression, Arithmetic, S. Goodall: English Literature, Craft, Music.

L. Haines: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, French, Latin, British History. (Certificate).

THE LUCERNIAN M. Hallam: English Expression, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, French, Latin. (Certificate).

E. Holyman: English Literature, Craft.

Geography, English Literature, K. Honey: British History, Art, Craft, Domestic Science.

A. Hutton Jones: English Expression, English Literature, British History, Domestic Science, Music.

M. Keddie: English Expression, Geography, English Literature, French, British History, Art. (Certificate).

J. Kelly:. English Expression, Geography, English Literature, British History, Domestic Science, Craft. (Certificate).

M. Kidd: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, French, Latin, British History. (Certificate).

J. King: English Expression, Craft, Music.

F. Lewis: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, French, British History. (Certificate).

English Expression, Geography, H. Lewis: General Science A, English Literature, British History, Craft. (Certificate).

J. Lillingston: English Expression, Arithmetic, English Literature, British History, Art, Craft. (Certificate).

Geography, English Literature, J. Lucas: British History, Craft, Music.

M. McAdie: Craft.

L. McCready: Geography, English Literature, British. History, Art, Domestic Science, Craft.

E. McGorlick: English Expression, Mathematics A, Geography, English Literature, British History, Art, Craft. (Certificate).

V. McKay: English Expression, Geography, English Literature, British History, Art, Craft. (Certificate).

E. McNair: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, French, Latin, British History. (Certificate).

C. Meighan: English Expression, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, French, British History. (Certificate).

L. Mitchell: English Expression, Mathematics A, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, French, British History, Art. (Certificate).

S. Mockridge: English Expression, Geography, English Literature, French, Craft.

H. Muir: Geography, English Literature, British History, Domestic Science.

G. Murray: English Expression, Geography, English Literature, Art, Craft.

S. Murray: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, English Literature, French, British History, Art, Craft, Music. (Certificate).

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D. Mylecharane: Arithmetic, Geography, English Literature, British History, Art, Craft.

B. Nichols: Arithmetic, Craft.

Arithmetic, Geography, English J. Nicol: Literature, Domestic Science, Craft.

J. Ockleston: British History, Art. M. Paterson: Arithmetic, Geography.

S. Pope: English Literature, British History, Domestic Science, Craft.

J. Sweetten: English Expression, Arithmetic, Geography, English Literature, French, British History, Craft. (Certificate).

H. Swinton: English Expression, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, British History, Art, Craft. (Certificate).

E. Thomas: English Expression, Geography, General Science A. English Literature, British History, Art, Music. (Certificate).

P. Tomkins: English Expression, Geography, English Literature, British History.

M. Trezise: English Expression, Mathematics A. Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature. French, Latin, British History, Music. (Certificate).

W. Walker: J. Webb: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, French, Latin, British History, Music. (Certificate).

M. Weddell: English Expression, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, French, British History, Art. (Certificate).

R. Wishart: English Expression, Mathematics A Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, French, British History, Craft. (Certificate).

HOUSE SHIELDS AND CUPS Ena Miller Shield for Swimming: LAWSON (Captain, D. Hirst).

Marion Rankin Shield for Basketball: HARRIS (Captain, M. Fallaw).

Ruth Macmillan Shield for Hockey: HARRIS. Eileen Buckhurst Shield for Baseball: ROSLYN (Captain, C. Macintvre).

Hitchcock Tennis Cup: ROSLYN. Mrs. H. B. Simson Junior Tennis Cup: LAWSON. Diana Lilburne Cup for Junior School Athletics: ARDENS. Margaret Shannon Memorial Cup for Athletics: ROSLYN. Charles Neville Cup for Inter-House Sport: ROSLYN. Pettitt Shield for Work: ARDENS (Captain; J. Gray).

Mrs. Lewis Hirst's Cup for Work Sport and Conduct: ARDENS.

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SPORTS PRIZES AND SPECIAL AWARDS

Tennis: School Champion, Robyn Hodgson; runner-up, Janet Gorrie ; Senior Champion, Diane Longwell; runner-up, Susan Ballantyne ; Junior Champion, Janet Gawith; runner-up, Jennifer Dale; Senior Doubles, Robyn Hodgson and Janet Gorrie; Junior Doubles, Frances Lewis and Margaret Kidd.

Athletics: Senior Champion, Dale Mylecharane ; Under 16, Judith Ockleston; Under 14, Sandra Funston ; Under 12, Angela Beach and Susan David; Under 11, Camille Tyrer ; Junior School, Anne Whiteside.

Swimming: Senior Champion, Mardi Fallaw ; runner-up, Diane Longwell; Intermediate Champion, Elaine Rushbrooke ; runner-up, Barbara White ; Junior Champion, Susan Schofield and Dianne Batten; Beryl Roberts Award, Cynthia Wettenhall.

SALVETE, 1959 Leaving: N. Stewart, G. Wilson.

Intermediate A: M. Brown, J. Dohnt, B. Mackellar, H. Jesse.

Sub-Intermediate G: H. Dean, J. Donovan, A. Horne, M. Mann, M. Salathiel.

Sub-Intermediate T: M. Anderson, J. Blackburn, M. Heard, C. Johnson, M. Miller.

1VBX: P. Lawson.

1VBZ: A. Cary, K. Costin, A. George.

Remove 1: A. Bufton, C. Bufton, E. Chapman, J. Cowperthwaite, E. Davies, A. Dehnert, J. Dohle, M. Goding, J. Haines, C. Hutton-Jones, P. Illingworth, M. Jenkins, D. Jones, M. Kefford, M. Kilburn, E. Knox.

J. Lavery, K. Maconachie, J. Remove 2: Matlock, M. Miller, J. Murray, V. Notman, M. Payne, A. Rae, A. Read, P. Simson, P. Stewart, S. Timms, J. Tompkins, H. Unsworth, R. Wesley, A. Wills.

3A: P. Bladen, N. Champion, C. Doyle, M. Gayer, S. Hancox, J. Honman, D. Keartland, H. McCowan, C. Nicholas, E. Richardson, L. Singer, M. Slack, D. Smith.

3B: L. Andrews, J. Cox, H. Hill, R. Laidlaw, C. Moreton, E. Potter, M. Thomson, S. Morrow.

3C: C. Cone, M. Smith, V. Welsh.

VALETE, 1958 MATRICULATION

Prefect, 1958; Harris House Captain, 1958 ; " Lucernian " Committee, 1958; Sports Captain, 1958; Open Swimming Champion, 1957-58 ; Junior Swimming Champion, 1956; Junior Runner-up Swimming Champion, 1955; First Baseball Team, 1957-58; Junior Baseball Team, 1955; First Hockey Team, 1957-58; Junior Hockey Team, 1955-56; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates, Matriculation.

J. Griffiths: Prefect, 1958; House Committee, 1958; Harris House Vice-Captain, 1958; McPhee House Captain, 1958; " Lucernian " M. Fallaw:

Committee, 1958 ; Library Committee, 1958; P.F.A. Committee, 1958; Harris Forum Representative, 1957; McPhee House Council Representative, 1957; Harris House Colours, 1957; First Tennis Team, 1958; Second Tennis Team, 1955-56-57; Junior Baseball Team, 1955; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates; Matriculation.

J. Hamilton: Deputy Prefect, 1958; Hbuse Committee, 1958; Library Committee, 1958; P. F. A. Committee, 1958; Roslyn Forum Representative, 1958 ; Second Hockey Team, 1957-58 ; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates; Matriculation.

D. Hirst: Lawson House Captain, 1958; "Lucernian " Committee 1958; First Hockey Team, 1958; Second Hockey Team, 1957; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates.

J. Holland: Deputy Prefect, 1958 ; " Lucernian " Committee, 1958; Second Tennis Team, 1958 ; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates ; Matriculation.

H. Lewis: Prefect, 1957-58; Harris House Forum Representative, 1957-58 ; " Lucernian " Committee, 1958; Harris House Colours, 1957; First Hockey Captain, 1958; First Hockey Vice-Captain, 1957; Second Hockey Team, 1956; Junior Hockey Tean-i, 1955; First Tennis Team, 1958; Second Tennis Team, 1957; intermediate and Leaving Certificates ; Matriculation.

C. Macintyre: Prefect, 1958; House Committee, 1957-58; Roslyn House Captain, 1958; McPhee House Vice-Captain, 1957-58 ; " Lucernian " Committee, 1958; Library Committee, 1958; Social Service Representative, 1958; P.F.A. Secretary, 1958; P.F.A. Committee, 1957; Roslyn House Forum Representative, 1956; Second Tennis Team, 1957-58 ; Junior Basketball Team, 1956; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates ; Matriculation.

J. McIntyre: Prefect, 1958; House Committee, 1958; Hearne House Captain, 1957-58 ; " Lucernian " Committee, 1958 ; Librarian, 1958; P.F.A. Vice-President, 1958; Music Club Secretary, 1958; Music Club Committee, 1957; Harris House Forum Representative, 1958 ; First Tennis Team Captain, 1958 ; Second Tennis Team, 1956-57; Junior Tennis Team, 1955; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates.

J. McLennan: Deputy Prefect, 1958; House Committee, 1958; Lawson House ViceCaptain, 1958 ; Neilson House Vice-Captain, 1958; Library Committee, 1958; " Lucernian " Committee, 1958; French Club Committee, 1958; First Basketball Team, 1956-57-58; Second Tennis Team, 1958 ; P.F.A. President, 1958 ; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates ; Matriculation.

J. Normantes: Library Committee, 1958; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates, Matriculation.

P. Radford: Prefect, 1958; "Lucernian" Committee, 1958•; Library Committee, 1958; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates.

THE LUCERNIAN E. Roland: Head Prefect, 1958; "Lucernian " Editress, 1958; French Club Committee, 1956 ; Lawson House Forum Representative, 1957; First Hockey Team, 1958; Second Hockey Team, 1957; First Baseball Team, 1957; Junior Baseball Team, 1955; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates; Matriculation.

A. Veldre: "Lucernian" Committee, 1958 ; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates.

C. Wettenhall: House Committee, 1958; Probationer House Committee, 1957; Neilson House Captain, 1958; Neilson House Council Representative, 1957; Roslyn House Forum Representative, 1958; Library Committee, 1958; Music Club Committee, 1958; P.F.A. Committee, 1958; P.G.A. Leader, 1958; First Hockey Team, 1958; Second Hockey Team, .1957; Second Tennis Team, 1958; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates.

LEAVING S. Bennett: McPhee House Council Representative, 1958.

H. Bicknell: P.G.A. Secretary, 1956; Junior Tennis Team, 1956; Intermediate and Leaving 'Certificates.

E. Boddy: Neilson House Council Representative, 1958; Intermediate Certificate.

L. Bolwell: B. Burnside: Roslyn House Vice-Captain, 1958; Roslyn House Forum Representative, 1957; Open Athletics Champion, 1957-58; Under 16 Runner-up Athletics Champion, 1955-56; Under 12 Runner-up Athletics Champion, 1953; First Hockey Team, 1957-58.

M. Corstorphan: Second Hockey Team, 1957; Junior Hockey Team, 1956-1957; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates.

M. Fisher: Intermediate and Leaving Certificates.

B. Grant: Hearne House Vice-Captain, 1958 ; Hearne House Council Representative, 1957; Harris House Forum Representative, 1958; P.F.A. Committee, 1958; Music Club Committee, 1958; Under 16 Athletic Champion, 1957; Under 14 Athletic Champion, 1955-56; Under 12 Athletic Champion, 1953-54; Under 10 Athletic Champion, 1952; First Basketball Team, 1957-58; Junior Basketball Team, 1956; Under 13 Basketball Team, 1954-55; School Colours, 1957.

P. Hedges: Intermediate and Leaving Certificates.

B. Hirst: First Baseball Team, 1958.

D. Holt: David House Captain, 1958; Music Club Committee, 1958; First Tennis Team, 1958; Second Tennis Team, 1957; Junior Tennis Team, 1956.

J. Hooper: Intermediate Certificate.

J. Johns: Intermediate and Leaving Certificates.

D. Lake: Intermediate Certificate.

M. Lewis: McPhee House Council Representatime, 1958; First Basketball Team, 1957-58 ; Junior Basketball Team, 1956; Under 13 Basketball Team, 1954-55; Second Tennis Team, 1958; Junior Baseball Team, 1956.

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N. Miller: H. Mockridge: Intermediate and Leaving Certificates.

P. Nicol: Second Basketball Team, 1958 ' Junior Basketball Team, 1956-57; Under 13 Basketball Team, 1955.

B. Paton: Neilson House Council Representative, 1958; Second Hockey Team, 1937-58; Junior Hockey Team, 1956; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates.

J. Simpson: P.F.A. Committee, 1958; Lawson House Forum Representative, 1958 ; First Hockey Team, 1958 •' Second Hockey Team, 1957; Junior Hockey Team, 1956; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates.

S. Stevens: J. Stinton: B. Strong: Ardens House Vice-Captain, 1958; P.F.A. Committee, 1958; Hearne House Council Representative, 1958; First Hockey Team, 1957-58; Junior Hockey Team, 1956; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates.

J. Urquhart: Second Hockey Team, 1957; R. Walker: Runner-up Junior Athletic Champion, 1955.

INTERMEDIATE J. Anderson: Second Basketball Team, 1958.

S. Ballantyne: First Basketball Team, 1958 ; Second Basketball Team, 1957.

M. Brushfield: J. Cowley: Intermediate Certificate.

L. England: R. Fisher: Intermediate Certificate.

M. J. Fram: H. Geddes: J. Lillingstone: Swimming Team, 1957; Hockey Team, 1958. Intermediate Certificate.

C. Meighan: Intermediate Certificate.

B. Nichols: S. Pope: P. Tomkins: W. Walker: SUB-INTERMEDIATE C. Brough: L. Chappell: J. Chisholm: J. Dryburgh: R. McLennan: L. Parker: P. Sharkey: N. Uebergang: F. Wray: 4B M. Lacey: (3rd Term, 1958).

B. Polley: S. Shone: REMOVE R. Crowder: J. Rowell: A. Williams: 3B D. Robertson:

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ORIGINAL SECTION RIVER Rain falling silently, unceasingly from shrouds of mist.

Water dripping off water-soaked leaves, splashing off water-soaked moss, running down water-soaked gutters.

Streams trickling down gullies, hurrying, scurrying, surging, searching . . .

Willows trailing long fingers of pale green in rushing eddies of clear dark, brown.

Cattle dipping soft noses in cool pools, shaking crystal drops from dark velvet.

Martins swooping, diving, flitting, chattering, teasing wild duck in the tall, stately gums.

Rapids tumbling, jumbling, splashing, crashing, last moments of glorious freedom, then . . .

Growing, widening, flowing faster.

Bridges, townships Man is master.

City spread along banks of beauty.

River and park borrowing each others beauty.

Buildings.

Factories polluting purity with filth.

Estuary —countless water-birds and tiny animals.

Paradise for fisherman, gunman and lovers of nature.

Bluffs towering in red gold power.

Waves pounding in unceasing green and white.

Tides smashing over bared rocks.

Tides simpering, hissing on silver sands.

Sea snatching at the river's mouth ; tearing its heart out, swamping it, then sucking out its very life.

Vapour rising to form mist.

Mist blown against high hills.

Cool air and rain, the source of all rivers.

Elaine Jamieson (17 years).

A TRUE STORY One day, while playing in the garden with the girls next door, a brilliantly coloured honey-eater sat on the fence quite near us. He flew towards the veranda and went inside the glass doors.

The little bird hit his head and stunned himself, which made him quite frightened. I picked him up and petted him.

We studied him closely to see if any bones were broken, but he was not hurt in any way. His head was black and white and his back and breast were olive green. This made his fluffy feathers shine in the sunlight. When he was well enough to fly again, we let him go. The next day he came back, flew around us, sat on our heads and pulled pieces of hair out with his beak. He also sat on my shoulder. Every week-end he comes to see us, and he is the tamest bird we have ever known. I am sure he will never forget us as he so regularly comes to visit us.

Judith Dixon (12 years).

HOUSE COMMITTEE (L. to R.): Helen McColl, Elizabeth Pope, Catherine Thomas, Margaret Mackellar, Margaret Leigh, Ann Brown, Elaine Jamieson, Heather McDonald, Janice Gray (Head of Boarding House).

BASKETBALL TEAM (L. to R.) : Elizabeth Pope, Judith Ockleston, Suzanne Aiton, Diane Longwell (Capt.), Dale Mylecharane (Vice-Capt.), Jennifer Dale, Elizabeth Holvman, 1)ia ga Vitins.

ATHLETIC AND SWIMMING CHAMPIONS Seated (L. to R.): J. Doak (Junior Swimming Champion), D. Batten (Intermediate Swimming Champion), H. Roberts (Intermediate Athletics Champion), Robin Johnstone (Junior Athletics Champion).

Standing (L. to R.): E. Rushbrooke (Open Swimming Champion), H. McCowan (Sub-Intermediate Athletics Champion), V. Johnstone (Junior School Athletics Champion), D. Mylecharane (Open Athletics Champion).

TENNIS TEAM Back Row (L. to R.): Margaret NI ackellar, Jennifer Kidd, Janet Gorrie, Janet Gawith (Vice-Capt.).

Front Row (L. to R.): Helen Dean, Alison McIntosh, Robyn Hodgson (Capt.), Cherrill Wade, Jennifer Dale.

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On mine they drew a dragon, and, when I had grown to the age of ten, they coloured it with berries. My people marvelled at my beautiful lips, but I knew they would marvel even more when I died.

I asked all the brilliant architects in Egypt to design for me a tomb, and after many years of waiting, Khatouma brought me the drawing of my tomb— the Sphinx. It was a stone image of my face, and, as my people believed that My God. Where was He ? we changed into half human being, half Yet my cry passed into infinity. animal when we died, Khatouma made I stood on the curved bare earth.

Infinity of depth within my tomb half human, half animal. Many And out there nothingness. acres of land were cleared, and for one hundred and ninety years my people I heard there was a God. had worked day and night before it was He hid Himself from my cry and finished. answered not.

One morning, when I was two hundred It passed through hollow nothingness. and fifty years old, I walked to my I knew there was a God. garden to admire the beautiful red and Yet He came not to me through infinity pink roses when, suddenly I felt, rather of space. than saw, a dark cloud envelop me.

My cry is veiled from His hearing by Looking up I perceived Osiris wearing myself. gold raiment. He told me that I was This husk dividing infinity from infinity too old to live on earth and that I must This husk of flesh hides my cry from die. " At least," he said, " vou are Him. immortal, but you must look as if you are dead, until you are taken to the Yet will I wait for the Lord my God Sphinx, where you will live forever."

Though my cry echoes through infinite That night I knew I should die, and emptiness. so I told my servants to leave me alone _ Maxine Quick (17 years). so that I could worship Osiris and pray to him to judge me lightly.

In the THE SPHINX morning my servants found my body.

I am the Sphinx of ancient Egypt, of Yes, I had died. the green fields, of sand, of pyramids, For two hundred days I lay in state and of the Blue Nile, for I am the Keeper after which I was taken to my tomb. of and Lord of the Pyramids, and of For two thousand days my people boundless stretches of sand. I was not mourned for me and held many ritual always a stone monument. Oh, no ! I was a human being once. Hundreds of dances. Then they went and all was years ago, I was Egypt's mightiest and left in stillness. After many years, greatest king, and my people marvelled people from all over the world came to at my saint-like qualities and goodly see me, to gaze at me in wonder or awe.

I shall still live when these people are looks.

One of the marks of royalty was an dead. I shall be here for thousands of adorned lip, and, when I was two weeks years, till the sand has completely old, surgeons came from all over Egypt covered me. I shall still be here while to perform the age-old, delicate opera- the world passes by. tion of adorning the lips of the King.

Pam Cairns ( 1 5. years).

FUTILE PRAYER I lifted up my cry. It passed into infinity.

Out of silence and nothingness was it born And into them it passed unto the Lord.

Yet it stretched into the sky and echoed back.

My cry passed over the empty earth.

The earth sighed as after the passing of a great wind.

Yet was it nothing.

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A " TALL " STORY The teacher entered. It was science and the class had been asked to bring some worms to study. The mistress was standing by the open window when she lifted a large worm out of a box of soil to show the children where the worm's mouth was. Suddenly the worm rose up with an angry hiss, and struck out, biting her hand. " Help ! Help !" she cried. " It has turned into a snake."

So saying, she fell out of the window and floated gracefully down to the ground where two boarders were placing an inner-spring mattress to be aired.

The mistress bounced up again and landed on top of a tall pine tree where she was later rescued by the fire brigade with the aid of an enormous ladder.

Julie Cowperthwaite (12 years).

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FEAR OF THE BUSH From yonder comes a whirl of smoke, The smell of burning gum ; The sky was reddened with a cloak, That made the creatures run.

It swept along the dusty arch, Between the trees of flame ; The leaves were shrivelled up like starch, Death was the challenger's game.

It swept along the western plain, The signal was a hiss ; Then suddenly the roar again, Its target never to miss.

The ghost gums looked like luminous lights, That lit the spreading plain ; Indeed, it looked like city sights, But still no sign of rain.

Davina Axam (12 years).

AN ADVENTURE ON A FLYING BROOMSTICK Once upon a time, there lived a little girl whose name was Jennifer. She lived with her mother and father in a little cosy cabin in the woods. Her father was a woodcutter and her mother kept the cabin neat and clean all the time.

One day, Jennifer went out into the woods with her father and liked it very

much, so she thought she would go out again the next day.

The next morning, she set out and followed the winding path further than she had ever been before. Soon the path came to an end near the river.

Jennifer didn't want to go back, so she followed the rippling river for a while.

Then she found another path so she followed it. After an hour of walking, Jennifer became very tired, but she kept on. Soon she found a small empty cottage, so she knocked on the door.

Nobody answered so she tried the door.

She found it unlocked so she walked in.

She saw a broomstick in_ a corner and thought it looked like a witch's flying broomstick, which she had read about in a book.

She went over to it and picked it up.

Jennifer thought it would be wonderful to have a ride on it, so she picked it up and got on. But to Jennifer's astonishment it did not go.

Suddenly, Jennifer heard someone and looked towards the door. Then she saw a witch dressed in black, and exclaimed, "A real witch !" The witch came in and saw Jennifer's interest in the broom.

She asked Jennifer if she would like a ride and the child answered in excitement " Yes." So the witch told Jennifer to get on and then said, "Ah, moo see," which were the magic words, and then Jennifer was off.

First, she went over the hills and saw all the churches, houses and shops.

What a wonderful sight. Then Jennifer went up higher into the clouds and saw the giant of . Jack and the Beanstalk and the giant's castle.

Higher and higher she went until she was as high as the moon. Then suddenly she went Plonk," and landed on the moon. She saw a funny little round man coming towards her, and guess who it was ? Yes, it was the man in the moon. They had a short conversation and the man in the moon asked Jennifer to come and see him again and Jennifer answered, " I will if I can."

Then Jennifer went down again through the beautiful white glistening clouds, past

THE LUCERNIAN the giant's castle, over the hill, past the buildings and towns right back to the witch's cottage. Then Jennifer became very friendly with the witch and often went to see the man in the moon.

Now Jennifer is back in the cabin telling her mother and father of the adventure I have just told you, and they are all laughing together.

Margaret Reeve (10 years.)

A CHAT WITH A CRAB One day I thought that I would like to know more about sea life so I thought that I would start by meeting a crab. I got on his back and kicked his sea so it was easy to find a crab. I started out at six o'clock in the morning and ran down to the sea.

When I arrived, an enormous flying fish was waiting to take me to see the crab. I got on his back and kicked his sides. Then, with a jerk, I raced off down, down, down into the deep blue sea.

I shot off his back, and landed at the big claws of a crab. " Well, what do you want ?" he snapped. " I want to know more about sea life, so I thought I would start with you," I replied. " Oh, I see."

"Come along into the crevice and I'll tell you about myself." The crevice was quite big so I was able to sit down comfort-ably. " Why do you walk sideways ?" I asked. " Well, it is much more comfortable and much easier. I find that I get along faster sideways. I can also fit into crevices more easily," he replied. "Now let me begin. My mother laid us on her back legs, then, when we had fully developed, we used to swim along beside her. It really was fun. Very soon, we began to shed our shells, that means our own hard shells fell off every year and our bodies grew a bit bigger and a new shell came. Often, when we were fighting, we would lose a leg, but that did not worry us, for we would not die, but next time we shed our shells, a new leg would grow, but it would be a bit shorter than the rest. We have a very hard shell,

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four pairs of legs, and claws. We also have eyes and feelers and swimmerets.

Do you think I have told you enough ?" he asked at the end. " Oh ! Yes, thank you," I replied panting a little, at the thought of his hard life. " Well, I must be going, good-bye." " Good-bye," I called, " and thankyou." Then I raced off home on the back of a flying fish, just in time for breakfast.

Lynette McGregor (10 years).

THE UNWILLING SCHOLAR With . a school-bag on his back, And a heavy heart inside, He tramps the lonely well-worn track To the school just over the rise.

The song of birds in the tree-tops, And the rush of the water-fall, He wishes he could hear all day, Instead the teacher's drawl.

The scent of sweet wild flowers, The rustle through the trees Of soft wind and moving showers, And the branches in the breeze.

But soon the school comes in sight And he gives a helpless grunt, For soon will start another day At that dreaded place in front.

Marion Lewis (14 years).

THE FRIGHT It was a stormy night and the wind was howling round the house making the windows rattle and the doors bang.

I was lying in bed listening because there was a funny noise downstairs. I put on my dressing gown, got my torch out of my drawer and tip-toed downstairs. I stopped on the way down the stairs twice, and listened to the noise.

By the time I had reached the bottom of the stairs, I had made up my mind to telephone the police. I lifted up the receiver, but the phone was dead. I decided that the storm had blown down the wires. I put down the receiver and walked to the front door. I listened carefully and the noise became louder.

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see anything because it was too dark.

I went and opened the door smartly and shone the torch and there standing in the light was our milkman with a smile on his face. " Sorry to have frightened you," he said, "but I can't find your milk bottles."

H. McCowan (11 years).

A HUMOROUS INCIDENT "Now girls, when he comes, you stand up and say good morning to him. Just be natural and answer him as you would answer me. The inspector will ask you what you are going to be, so have your answer ready."

Mrs. Smith surveyed her class with sharp eyes. She had a good sense of humour, and was anxious that her class should make a good impression on the inspector.

Knock ! Knock ! " This will be he. Now girls, remember my advice," said Mrs. Smith. " Sit up straight, everyone. Open the door, Anne." Everyone held her breath.

Anne opened the door and a girl from 3A entered. " Could the Sports Captain go to see Miss Jones, please ?" she said. " Er, ar, yes," stuttered Mrs Smith. The door shut and everyone including the teacher, burst out laughing. The door opened again and the inspector came in. " I'm glad to see such a happy class," he said. " I always like classes like this, Mrs. Smith. It's the best class I have seen to-day."

Meredith Kefford (11 years).

THE BUSH FIRE We were awakened by the stifling heat. It seemed to penetrate everything.

Bushfires, which had been burning for weeks seemed to stir with a new energy.

The sun was fiery red and the whole sky seemed alight with the glow.

We all trooped into dinner, hot, dirty and tired. As we sat down to a cold lunch a hot north wind blew through the hut. This was it. As if obeying a

signal, a bush fire tore through the scrub. It leapt from tree to tree making a magnificent sight for those who had the time to admire it. Terrified creatures rushed towards the creek, choked and blinded with the smoke. Following their example, we too, made for the quickly heating stream. Falling trees crashed to the ground. The sky was a mass of burning debris, of red glow and grey smoke. The fire did not wait long, but was on its way, burning all in its path and leaving behind it suffering and terrified animals, burnt grass and smouldering logs.

As the fire swept swiftly on, we gazed over a wide expanse of - land which had once been grass, but now was a black carpet. Smouldering logs burnt peacefully, tufts of grass smouldered, and the water gradually cooled. As we looked over this blackened land of ours, the old saying came back to, us : " Fire is a good servant, but a bad master."

Helen Lang (13 years).

THE PIED PIPER'S PIPE " Buy my wares ! Buy my wares !" " What have you in your basket to-day, Pedlar ?" " Wooden figures from the New World, brazen idols from the East, and many other things from far distant lands. Buy my wares ! Buy !" " What is this hollow stick, Pedlar ?" " Tis a pipe carved by an ancient craftsman. Put your fingers over the holes and blow."

Music strange and wonderful issued from the pipe as Frederich did as the pedlar said.

There was a whirring of wings and the sky became black with birds, which alighted on the ground, surrounding the boy and his friend. The boy stopped playing in amazement, and the birds flew off with a noise as of a great wind. Frederich and the pedlar were left alone in the square. " Why ! It's as though it were his pipe," exclaimed the pedlar, "The Pied Piper's Pipe !"

THE LUCERNIAN " The Pied Piper ! His story is told on the plaques in the Street of Children.

Tis said he led the children into a cavern for lack of a thousand guilders." " It is as you say, Frederich. He rid the town of rats, and the Mayor refused to give him his reward, so he led the children away forever," replied the pedlar. " If it is really the Piper's Pipe, think what a fortune we could make, pedlar." " But think what would happen if the pipe fell into unscrupluous hands.

Nations could be conquered by the music of this pipe. Let us destroy it so that it cannot do any more harm. A fitting end for it would be to throw it into the River Weser to be hidden under its waves for ever, even as the rats perished." answered the pedlar. " You are right, though I would have loved the pipe. Let us go now."

The boy and the man walked down to the river together. The pedlar threw the pipe with all his strength into the current. It hung suspended a moment, then sank beneath the waters. " Never more shall it charm those who hear it. None shall follow where it leads ever again," said the boy sadly.

R. Crossley (14 years).

THE MOON Hi diddle diddle, the Hammer and Sickle, The Russians have reached the moon ; The fourteenth of September Is a day to remember, There'll be men in the sky very soon.

Hi diddle diddle, the Hammer and Sickle, The Russians invaded the heaven ; Up there in the sky Without word of a lie, There'll soon be men three score and seven.

Hi diddle diddle, the Hammer and Sickle, The Russians are roaming the sky ; With men out in rockets And scientific pick pockets, We'll soon see the earth passing by.

Marcia Bruce (13 years).

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INDUSTRIAL TOWN In the distance the spires and buildings ripped the sky in a jagged line, Gaping, paneless windows covered the buildings, Crumbling walls having lost their colour, Were going to be painted (by and by) Rubbish tins overflowing with waste, Weeds half dead from smoke, Soot, smoke !

Empty bottles lying around, Washing hanging limply down : All this to make an Industrial Town.

Lynette Angus (15 years).

AUSTRALIA Oh, how I long to roam again Beyond the wide blue sea, And linger o'er her widened plain And in her bush-lands be.

Australia, my wond'rous dream My thoughts will always roam Among the rugged mountain top, And by the running stream.

And as I work and think and play My thoughts will always fly Back to her golden sea and sky, And there my thoughts will stay.

Davina Axam (12 years).

A VISIT TO A CHINESE SHOP It was dim and cool inside the little shop and smelt pleasantly of camphor wood and ginger. The walls were decorated with bamboo blinds, beautifully painted fans and cunningly made cork pictures of junks and sampans.

Underneath the glass counter, slippers and silk pyjamas and blouses, all decorated with many coloured, intricate designs of the Orient, were displayed.

On the shelves behind stood wooden carvings of horses and water buffalo, brightly painted rice bowls and chopsticks and small china ornaments of pagodas and temples. At the back of the shop stood cane tables and chairs and huge camphor chests on which Chinamen, trees, mountains and warriors with long lances on horseback, were hand-carved on the lids and sides.

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In the window were packets of China tea and green ginger jars, Chinese crackers and skyrockets, but the main object was a large cane dragon which was suspended from the ceiling.

After inspecting the shop from end to end, I reluctantly left with a feeling, that it is well worth while to visit the Chinese shops in little Bourke Street.

M. Rozbach (14 years).

THE VIENNA BOYS' CHOIR The Vienna Boys' Choir came to Geelong for one evening performance at night on Saturday, September 12th.

Altogether there were twenty-two boys and a man in charge, who played the piano and conducted their singing. The choir was established in 1498, and among its pupils were Haydn, Mozart and Schubert who, as you know, were famous composers.

First, they sang three songs in German, then some English ones of which one was " The Cuckoo." They sang most of these without any music. Some also sang a duet. Then, all but two boys, who sang solos, went off-stage.

This was followed by a small opera called " The Barber," which was in German. It was about a boy and a girl who wanted to marry, but her guardian did not consent to the wedding, so they played a trick on the barber. In the end, the girl marries the boy and the barber becomes famous.

The last items were some Australian folk songs and an Australian yodelling song. Last on the programme was a lullaby, the Viennese Waltz and The Blue Danube Waltz. They sang two encores of which one was " Waltzing Matilda."

Vanesa Mitchell (10 years).

CILLI WANG On July 22nd Miss Steere kindly took us to see Cilli Wang, the famous impersonator, who was performing at the Geelong Theatre.

You can imagine how excited we all were, firstly, because it promised to be

interesting and, secondly, we would be free from the classroom for a while !

We travelled by bus and we eventually arrived inside the theatre, crowded with excited children and took our seats. A Dutchman, named Wim de Vries, welcomed us all.

He explained who Cilli Wang was, showed us Dutch knic-knacs and played Dutch tunes on the piano.

Between items, he told us a little about the next act and, while it was being performed, he would play the appropriate music for it.

It was a delightful programme. The items were so varied, that we each had our special favourite.

The most popular item proved to be " The Flower Pot." In this Cilli, dressed in green to represent a plant, then she gradually grew. The leaves which were sewn on her costume unfolded and opened to maturity, then the pansies blossomed, making a lovely sight. After bowing and dancing gracefully to each other the flowers crinkled up and died, whilst the leaves withered slowly away.

The remarkable part about it was that Cilli Wang could not be seen although we knew she was there !

"Awkward Annie " proved to be a most amusing item. Cilli Wang dressed up as the servant, Annie, who had been told to clean the window so that it could not be seen. She did just this—for, tiring of polishing it, she deliberately broke it and pushed out any remaining glass.

Unfortunately for Annie, her mistress discovered her rueful trick and Annie received what she deserved. " Pas-de-deux," meaning a dance for two, was danced by Cilli.

She had a puppet ballerina on her 'arm ; while the top half of herself posed as the man, puppet legs were attached to her. The whole act was cleverly performed.

Other interesting acts included : The Amateur Gardener, The Wrestlers, The Midget Acrobats, Augustus and the Performing Owl. Too soon, for us, the programme ended and after much clapping to show our appreciation, we filed sadly back to our bus and so to school.

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THE LUCERNIAN FAIRIES A wisp of light with a glimmering shine ; Flitters among the turning vine, Down to the ground, what a shimmering light !

Dancing along, it's a gorgeous sight.

Hush ! don't make a sound, I can see them coming along the ground, Hopping along to the old oak tree, Gently, sweetly, how daintily !

Round in a circle—how sweetly they dance ; Change to skipping, then to a prance, But in the evening when shadows drop— Their voices cease—their dances stop.

And when day dawns across the sky I see the fairies gently fly Gliding so softly with wings outspread, Down to the roses, in the garden bed.

Sue Morrow (11 years).

BURKE AND WILLS One night, I was just going to bed, when I heard a knock at the door. It was Robert O'Hara Burke. I was an ex-convict and had a farm, and Burke was inviting me to be a member of a party of explorers. We, the people of Victoria, had raised money for this expedition in 1860 and Burke, who was a policeman, had been chosen as leader.

I was so thrilled I wouldn't have turned down the offer for a million pounds.

We were to leave in a week. I rushed about getting things ready. William John Wills was selected as astronomer and surveyor. The party consisted of fifteen white men, three Indian camel drivers, twenty-five camels, and some horses. After three days, Burke quarrelled with Landells, who refused to go further and returned to Melbourne, and

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Wills was second-in-command. At Menindie on the Darling River, Burke split our party. Wills, five others, and myself pushed on with Burke to Cooper's Creek. We agreed to wait there, but Burke was very impatient, and he split us up again. I and three others were to wait here for the main party, and he, Wills, King and Grey were to make a dash for the Gulf of Carpentaria. Burke, our leader, waited for four months instead of three, but the main party never came. We were very short of food and the blacks were growing very fierce so we had to return, but we buried food and cut the word " dig " in a tree.

Seven hours later Burke, Wills and King crawled into camp and found the food. They had reached the Gulf of Carpentaria, but Grey had died on the return trip. Burke had thrashed him for taking flour and pretending to be sick, but he was dying.

King and Wills wanted to go after the party, but Burke insisted that they go and try to reach the outlying cattle stations in South Australia. He actually left a letter in the same hole as the food had been put in. They started down Cooper's Creek and after a while, Burke sent poor Wills back to leave another letter, but he found everything the same as when they left it. Slowly Wills perished, then Burke, but King managed to survive with the natives.

After going back to the depot to find everything the same, Burke sent out search parties — one to go north-east from Adelaide, one to work up the Darling under Howitt, and a third to push westwards from Rockhampton.

Howitt found King who told the whole story, in a native village.

C. McKenzie (12 years).

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BOOK REVIEW " THE COMPLEET MOLESWORTH " (By Geoffrey Willans and illustrated by Ronald Searle) Nigel Molesworth, the Curse of St. Custard's, the atomic age cynic, is the hero of the four books which form The Compleet Molesworth. It tells of the life, at home and at school, of this incorrigible, illiterate school boy, " his bro molesworth 2," " his great friend peason who have a face like a squished tomato," " grabber who is head of the skool captane of everything and winer of the mrs joyful prize for rafia work," " the skool dog," " and the various swots, bribes, cissies, milksops, greedy guts, wets, weeds, goody-goodies and oiks with whom he is forced to mingle hemhem" to mention only a few of the interesting characters in this book.

The book was, most likely, written by a schoolmaster, for it is a very true, though humourously written account of Only life in a boys' boarding school. one with first-hand knowledge of schoolboys and their ways could have such insight.

The books which make up " The Compleet Molesworth " contain excellent advice on such subjects as Lessons and

How to Avoid them, How to Torture Parents, How to Be Topp In All Subjekts, Guide to Gurls, Skool Food pr The Piece of Cod Which Passeth Understanding (which includes The Skool Sossage and The Revolt Of The Prunes) and The Gymnasium ("You can always tell where the gym. is becos all the vultures hover over it and each time the spring board goes PLUNK they strane their ears and their mouths water ").

The illustrations also provide much amusement. They are illustrations of parents, canes used by masters, our ancestors, various types of headmasters and also illustrations of masters which exactly fit the captions provided. There are many drawings including the Molesworth-Peason Lines Machine which Run Off a Hundred Lines In One Minit, the Molesworth Self Educator and a Trap For Dere Santa. " The Compleet Molesworth " is hilariously funny, well written and it is a wizard wheeze to read, chiz chiz."

Jillian Webb (16 years).

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We wish to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following magazines, and apologise for any unintentional omissions : " The Pegasus," Geelong College, Geelong; " The Corian," Geelong Grammar School, Corio ; " The Coo-ee," The Geelong ; Hermitage , C.E.G.G.G.S., " Patchwork," P.L.C., Melbourne ; " The M.C.E.G.G.S. Magazine " ; " The Scotch Collegian," Scotch College, Melbourne ; " Silver and Green," M.L.C., Melbourne ; " The Cluthan," Clyde, Woodend ; " The

Ruytonian," Ruyton Girls' Grammar, Melbourne ; " The Gleam," Presbyterian Ladies' College, Orange ; " The Matthew Flinders Log," Matthew Flinders Girls' " The Secondary School, Geelong ; Magazine of the Presbyterian Ladies' College, Goulburn ; " The Gordian," The Gordon Institute of Technology, Geelong ; " The Mitre," Trinity Grammar School, Kew ; " The Brook," Tintern " The LaurisC.E.G.G.S., Melbourne ; tonian," Lauriston Girls' School, Melbourne.

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OLD COLLEGIANS' ASSOCIATION Office-bearers, 1960 President: \udrey Gillett.

Senior Vice-President: Majorie Reeve.

Junior Vice-President: Joyce Orchard.

Secretary: Jean Rentoul.

Asst. Secretary: Jennifer Heath.

Treasurer: Eathorne Pavia.

This year has been one of great anticipation and greater realisation for ,we have had the privilege of taking part in two ceremonies of significance to the Old Collegians—the Laying of the Foundation Stone of the Gertrude Pratt Hall, and then the impressive Opening Ceremony in July. The Hall for which we had worked, dreamed and planned is an actual fact, and the finished edifice is beyond all our dreams and is something of which we may all be justly proud.

We do take this opportunity of thanking Miss Shaw, The Council, the architects and the builders for all they have done to give us such a fitting tribute to Miss Pratt's work for the School. We also thank our retiring President, June McColl, for the gracious manner in which she represented the Association at each ceremony. June has given us three years, of outstanding leadership, never stinting her time or energy, and for a mother with a young, growing family, that is not easy. We do appreciate •your work, June. Audrey Gillett is the incoming President and we can assure her of our continued enthusiasm and support during her term of office.

School at the conclusion of the ceremony. The dinner, which was at 6 p.m., was attended by 170 members, and guests included Miss Shaw, Miss Pratt, Miss Jacka, Miss Sutherland, Miss Ohlsen, the School Prefects and representatives of the other schools.

REUNION The 29th November was the first of the memorable days of this outstanding year. The Reunion was held at the School, the Annual Meeting being in the Junior School prior to the Laying of the Foundation Stone of the Hall by Miss Shaw. The short ceremony was most impressive and Old Collegians were especially pleased that Miss Pratt was present to take part in the service.

Afternoon tea was served in the Junior

GARDEN PARTY This annual event was held on April 4th and, as is usual, Old Collegians were helping on most of the stalls, together with members of the other Auxiliaries.

Gross takings at the fete were a record, over 1800 being realised and the Old Collegians received a third share of the net profit. The day was perfect and the School looked most colourful with the gay bunting and the stalls dotted around the lawns and paths.

WELCOME TO STAFF In February, June McColl opened her home and the Committee entertained the School Staff to an enjoyable evening.

SWIMMING SPORTS Jacqueline de Ferranti, Jenny Lillingstone and Barbara Hirst represented the Association at the sports but, unfortunately, we did not win.

WESTERN DISTRICT CHURCH SERVICE In March, the Western District Branch held its Annual Church Service at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Colac.

Miss Shaw, June McColl and Jean Rentoul attended from Geelono" SUN " TENNIS CUP Owing to the District Church Pennant Season being later than usual, we were not able to send a team to Melbourne this year.

MELBOURNE REUNION Representatives from Geelong were present at the meeting held on March 13th. It was an enjoyable evening.

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" SUN " GOLF CUP Audrey Gillett, Jessie Lilburne, Doreen Baxter, Alison Crossley, Jessie Beckman and Elsa Hagger represented us in this inter-Old Collegians event. The team had an excellent day and, although not winners, Morongo was well up.

ATHLETICS Quite a number of Old Collegians, mothers and other interested members were at the sports. The Association fielded a team for the Boarders, Daygirls, Old Collegians race.

AT HOME The 28th June saw the members in gay mood at their Annual At Home, held at the Palais Royal ; the decorations committee had excelled itself and the foyer and tables presented an artistic and dignified appearance. All the tables were booked and over 400 sat down.

Twelve debutantes were presented by the President, to Miss Shaw, School Principal and President of the Headmistresses' Association of Australia. The set had been trained by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wilson and the presentation was most attractive. During the evening Madge Stephens delighted the large crowd with her singing of several bright songs—we do thank her for this treat.

CHARITY FUND An amount of £30 was donated to the Grace McKellar House Furnishing Appeal. This was partly reimbursed to the fund by £15 raised from the Rummage.

The Association was represented by quite a number of members at the " Operation Door-knock" Campaign, also held in connection with this appeal.

ADDRESSOGRAPH The School Office is the proud possessor of an Addressograph and the Old Collegians have been able to have plates made for the Life Members (480).

This is a tremendous help to the Treasurer and Secretary at circular time. We thank the School for allowing us this means of saving time and energy.

GERTRUDE PRATT HALL July 11th was a milestone in the life of the School and the Association. More than 1500 persons were present to see Miss Pratt open " her hall," and hand over the keys to the Chairman of the School Council, Mr. J. N. David. June McColl unveiled the bronze plaque, in the foyer, which had been presented by 42 of the girls who had been present at the first assembly of the School. The Association is indeed grateful to Miss Shaw for her thought and planning of the dignified, yet simple, Dedication.

Service performed so perfectly by Sir Francis Rolland.

In the Junior School, where the Official Afternoon Tea was held, Miss Pratt " held court " to hundreds of Old Collegians who had come back, in some cases after many years absence, to take part in the opening of the Gertrude Pratt Hall.

AUGUST COMMITTEE MEETING Miss Shaw very kindly invited the Committee to Morongo for this meeting.

After the business portion was concluded, we were entertained to a delightful supper. We are ever mindful of the fact that in Miss Shaw the Association has a very good friend and an able leader, and we do thank her for her continued interest in the Old Collegians.

RETURN DEBUTANTE DANCE The girls held a delightfully informal dance at the Excelsior Dining Hall. The decorations were novel and well thought out. Miss Shaw, June McColl, Jean Rentoul and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were the guests. The debutantes handed Miss Shaw an amount of £8 raised, for a gift to the School.

SCHOOL SERVICE The Rev. Alec. Fraser was the guest minister at the School Service which was held on October 11th. Quite a number of Old Collegians were present and, as always, one felt it was good to be there.

THE LUCERNIAN NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN Our representatives for this year were Jessie Lilburne and Eathorne Pavia. These members keep us in touch with the activities of the Council.

YOUNGER SET The Younger Set has been led this year by Gael Hamilton and they have their own report in this issue.

BRANCHES Reports from both Branches are published and it is most encouraging to the Parent Branch to know that both Melbourne and Western District are active. Geelong has been represented at each of their meetings.

GENERALLY Looking back on this year, which has been so outstanding for the Old Collegians, we find that there are many friends who have done a great deal for the Association and to these we extend our grateful thanks. Miss Shaw is ever ready with her assistance and encouragement and we do appreciate this. Miss Jacka and the domestic staff are also ever willing to help us, and Mr. Geoff.

Neilson, our auditor, gives much of his precious time. To the Committee who have worked so very willingly in a busy year wo do say thank you. A very special thanks is due to the Chairman of the School Council, Mr. J. N. David, who is such a good friend of the Old Collegians, and we do trust he will soon be back in his usual place at the head of the Council.

To those members who have become engaged, been married or welcomed little ones to their homes, we extend our best wishes, and to any who have been touched by sorrow "we offer our sincere sympathy.

Each year senior girls leave the School and face a new life in a wider sphere for which their years at Morongo have been equipping them—we offer our best Wishes to these young folk and extend the hand of welcome to our ranks.

Join up as members and keep in touch with the Old School.

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The following letter has been received by the Secretary from Miss Shaw, and we are only too happy to accede to her request :— Morongo P.G.C., Geelong.

26th October, 1959.

Could you spare space in your Notes for me to have a word with the Old Collegians ? I realise that many are unable to be present at the Re-union, so perhaps I can reach greater numbers through the columns of the " Lucernian."

I have been able to tell the Committee as well as the gatherings I have spoken to in Melbourne and in Colac, what a difference the Gertrude Pratt Hall is making in the daily life of Morongo, but I should like every Old Collegian to realise how much we appreciate what you have all done for the School.

For years now we have had great difficulty in crowding into the former hall. (This I may say has now been turned into a gymnasium). Some girls were on chairs, others on the floor. You can imagine that it was almost impossible to create the right atmosphere.

The difference at our first Assembly in the Gertrude Pratt Hall was almost unbelievable. The girls themselves very quickly appreciated the improvement in atmosphere and reverence. There is a marked improvement, too, in the singing, and that is understandable.

You may have heard that the Parents' Associations placed in the hall a very handsome grand piano—a wonderful gesture.

Your Association has generously arranged to furnish the stage. The new blackwood table and chairs are on order and should be ready for Re-union. A brass Lectern, and Bible, purchased on your behalf are already in use. There is no doubt that your gifts will add greatly to the dignity of our morning Assembly and, in fact, to all occasions.

We have waited long for this hall, but it has been well worth waiting for.

We have every reason to be proud of a building which was made possible by the great generosity of so many r past scholars, who have worked with such

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zeal and determinati4on over the past eighteen years. I have personally watched your efforts and have been aware of the difficulties and frustrations that have been encountered. Throughout the years I have felt the greatest admiration for the perseverance and the enthusiasm of those concerned. It is easy enough to commence a project, but the real test comes as the years roll by and the goal seems as far off as ever. It says much for the spirit of your Association that never once did you falter in your determination to go on with the plan. I recall that on one occasion Miss Pratt herself suggested that the idea should be abandoned. It is a matter of great satisfaction and of pride to Miss Pratt, I feel sure, that your affection for her has been the guiding motive behind the colossal task you set for yourselves.

I have always felt that an Assembly Hall was the focal point of the life of a school. I am now more convinced of this than ever. As the school grows the whole centre is changing and before many years, I believe you will see that the life of this place will gradually revolve round the Gertrude Pratt Hall.

Every staff member and every girl joins me in a message of sincere appreciation to every Old Collegian for the part she has played over the years to ensure that a hall worthy of Miss Pratt should stand on the hill at Morongo.

I remain, Yours sincerely, LUCY SHAW.

MORONGO YOUNGER SET This year, the attendance to the Morongo Younger Set meetings has been much increased in comparison with last year. I think this is probably due to the fact that we are now having the meetings on a Wednesday night, at 8 o'clock.

An interchanging supper committee was formed and we have very enjoyable meetings on a Wednesday night, at 8 concluding with supper.

The Office-bearers for this year :— Senior Hostess: Gael Hamilton.

Junior Hostess: Lesley MacGowan.

Secretary: Pam Sheahan.

Treasurer: Nancy Fewtrell.

Social Committee: Barbara Cripps, Jenny Lillingston.

We held a very successful Barb-B-Q at the Annual Morongo Garden Party. We raised quite a sum of money, which was contributed to the Gertrude Pratt Hall Funds.

The Younger Set has not held many social functions because of difficulties in making arrangements, but we are planning to have a big break-up towards the end of the year.

I hope the attendance of members at the meetings will be just as great next year, and that there will be the same amount of interest displayed by our new members leaving School this year.

I wish the Younger Set every success for the oncoming year.

Gael Hamilton.

THE LUCERNIAN MORONGO OLD COLLEGIANS' ASSOCIATION Revenue Account for the Year Ended 30th September, 1959 Income s. d. s. d.

Subscriptions— .. 26 0 0 Geelong ..

53 Western District 26 5 3 .. 128 6 2 Interest ..

Scholarship (ex .Morongo Fund) .. 7 6 1 ..

16 0 Exchange ..

1 19 2 .. .

Profit on Sale Badges ..

1164 12 8 Expenditure s. d. f s. d.

1 17 6 Advertising ..

39 9 9 Printing and Stationery 24 3 6 Postage and Telegrams 4 12 6 " Lucernians " 15 0 6 Reunion ..

Morongo— 20 0 0 Scholarship 10 10 0 Dux Prize Interest— 60 0 .

Melbourne Branch 70 0 West. Dist. Branch . • Sundry Expenditure .. • • 11 10 0 Badge Reserve Fund .. .. 23 3 8 163 7 5 .. £1 5 3

Surplus for Year .

Balance Sheet as at 30th September, 1959 s. d. 1 s. d.

2981 14 0 Life Membership Fund ..

27 10 5 Charities Fund ..

23 3 8 Badge Reserve Fund ..

64 10 5 Miss Pratt Personal Fund General Fund— Balance, 1st Oct., 1958 .. 218 14 8 1 5 3 Surplus for Year ..

219 19 11 13316 18 5

TRUST ACCOUNTS Statement of Receipts and Payments for the Year Ended 30th September, 1959 Morongo Fund s. d.

Cash at C'wealth Savings Bank, . .. 16 10 5 1st Oct., 1958 ..

7 6 1 .

Add : Receipts, Interest ..

Less Payments : Part Scholarship ..

123 16 6 7 6 1

£16 10 5 Cash at Bank, 30th Sept., 1959 ..

Gertrude Pratt Hall Fund f s. d. 1 s. d.

Cash at State Say. Bank, 1739 9 6 1st October, 1958 ..

Add— Receipts, Interest .. .. 140 3 6 85 5 1 1959 At Home ..

Garden Party Proceeds ..

225 7 9 (Net) ..

310 7 6 Donations—Building ..

Furnishings ..

231 7 6 992 11 4 £2732 0 10 Less Payments— Advance to Morongo .. 1700 0 0 Furnishings .. ..

8 10 0 1708 10 0 Cash at State Say. and C'wealth Banks, 30/9/59

11023 10 10

Harris Fund

1 s. d.

Cash at State Say. B1<., 1st Oct., 1958 15 10 5 4 1 10 Add: Receipts, Interest ..

119 12 3 Less Payments—A. C. Harris Prize 3 3 0 Cash at Bank, 30th Sept., 1959 ..

116 9 3 Balance Sheet of Trust Accounts as at 30th September, 1959. s. d.

Morongo Fund .. . .. 166 10 5 Gertrude Pratt Hall Fund .. . .. 4173 10 10 Harris Fund .. . .. 96 9 3

These Funds are represented by:—

13319 2 8 s. d. £ s.

1 0 0 1 4 3 2 4 3

14436 10 6 These Funds are represented by: I d. s. d.

Commonwealth Bonds— Harris Fund ..

80 0 0 Morongo Fund .. .. 150 0 0 Gertrude Pratt Hall Fd. 1250 0 0 1480 0 0 S.E.C. Debentures .. . ..1350 0 0 Hydro Electric Commission Debentures .. .. 250 0 0 M. &. M. B. W. Debentures .. .. 300 0 0 State Savings Bank 281 7 4 Commonwealth Savings Bank ..

775 3 2

13316 18 5

£4436 10 6

Commonwealth Bonds • • S.E.C. Debentures ..

Gas & Fuel Corp. Debentures M. & M. B. W. Debentures Petty Cash ..

Commonwealth Savings Bank Stock—Badges ..

Less— Subscriptions in Advance Sundry Creditors ..

s. d. .. 790 0 0 .. 700 0 0 .. 100 0 0 .. 800 0 0 9 1 .. 891 17 3 .. 36 16 4

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HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS Czipo, Mrs. F. (Stella Mann), 1 Lawrence St., Newtown.

Fidler, Mrs. (June Baker), 8 Pine Ave., Seacliff, S.A. Hallam, Mrs, D. (Dora Riddle), St. Georges Manse, Geelong.

Hope, Miss E. A., 30 Simpson St., Applecross, Perth.

Mahoney, Mrs. J. (Alison Simson), 69 Paxton St., East Malvern.

McLennan, Miss J., 47 Retreat Rd., Newtown.

Pillow, Miss D., 73 Aberdeen St., Newtown, Geelong.

Pratt, Miss G. (First Head Mistress), 1 Bayview Avenue, Hawthorn.

Storrer, Miss A., Alfred Hospital, Melbourne.

LIFE MEMBERS OVERSEAS Bowie, Mrs. M. (Mavis Honey), 19 Carlton Ave., Wanganui, N.Z. Glover, Dorothy, 24 Belsize Grove, Hampstead, N.W.3, London.

Gorton, Mrs. J. (Jeanette Arnott), P.O. Box 62, Njoro, Kenya, East Africa.

Mund, Mrs. M. (Lorna Gill), Wellington Woollen Mills, Petone, N.Z. Paterson, Mrs. J. H. (Kitty McLennan), 6 Kingscroft Rd., Prestwick, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Petras, Mrs. 0. (Barbara Bossence), North Borneo.

Sutorius, Mrs. E. (Nora Volk), 327 1st Avenue, Pelham, New York.

Walker, .Mrs. (Elizabeth Tarr), C/o. National Bank, Strand Branch, London.

LIFE MEMBERS Agnew, Janet, R.M.D., " Blackers," Toolamba, Vic. Agnew, Mary, R.M.D., " Blackers," Toolamma, Vic. Aikman, Suzanne, 31 Aphrasia St., Newtown.

Allan, Mrs. (Isabel Arnott), 40a Lansell Rd., Toorak.

Allitt, Mrs. D. (Judith Evans), The Vicarage, Inglewood.

Anderson, Mrs. J. (Alison McPhee), la Nantes St., Newtown.

Anderson, Judith, "Kooringa," Nullawarre.

Anderson, Mrs. E. (Nancye Wallace), Mallaluka Ave., Ocean Grove.

Apps, Margaret, Ocean Grove.

Armitage, Margaret, la Prospect Ave., Belmont.

Armstead, Mrs. E. (Norma Sweetten), 461 Bell St., Pascoe Vale South.

Armstead, Mrs. E. (Gwenneth Sweetten), 464 Bell St., Pascoe Vale South.

Arnoldt, Elizabeth,' 72 Wyndham St., Kerang.

Balfour, Mrs. J. (Dorothy Notman), " Wingello," Culcairn.

Batten, Beryl, 101 Hesse St., Queenscliff.

Batten, Mrs. L. (Gwenda Ives), 61 Maude St., Geelong.

Batten, Mrs. 0. (Minerva Hirst), 44 Buckland Ave., Newtown.

Baxter, Doreen, 23 Lupton St., Geelong West.

Bengtsson, Lorraine, Walker St., Donald.

Bennett, Shirley, " Monara," Berrybank.

Bennett, Mrs. S. (Shirley Herd), High St., Belmont.

Bennett, Shirley, Nanneolla, via Rochester.

Bensted, Mrs. J. (Diane Lilburne), 100 Aphrasia St., Newtown.

Beswick, Mrs. T. (Cynthia Wootten), 41 Aldinga St., South Blackburn.

Bicknell, Helen, 1846 Malvern Rd., Darling.

Blakiston, Mrs. S. (Gwen Maddern), 30 Chester St., Newtown.

Boardman, Lexie, She Oak, via Bannockburn.

Boardman, Voi, She Oak, via Bannockburn.

Bodey, Denise, 104 Noble St., Newtown.

Bond, Isabel, " Hylock," Scott St., Cobden.

Botterell, Mrs. L. (Judith Newell), "Auvergne," Marnoo, Vic. Bourke, Mrs. M. (Ida Brewster), " Donabeal," Lichfield, Vic. Boyce, Barbara, 153 .Murray St., Colac.

Boyd, Mrs. A. (Judith Read), 18 Hartwood St., East Kew. Bradshaw, Barbara, " Rex Park," Caniambo.

Bradshaw, Gweneth, " Rex Park," Caniambo.

Briggs, Mrs. R. F. (Marian Moreton), " Elmshurst," Mt. Perry, Queensland.

Brookes, Mardi, Box 43, Mt. Gambier, S.A. Browne, Margaret, " Laaneith," Portsea Rd., Portsea.

Brownhill, Mary, 116 Prospect Rd., Newtown.

Bruce, Mrs. L. F. (Betty Clay), Albert St., Pt. Lonsdale.

Bucknall, Mrs. M. (Isabel Heard), Carinya, Willaura.

Burns, Heather, Bag 21, Edenhope.

Burnside, Margaret, 100 Prospect Rd., Newtown.

Burt, Jocelyn, " Ellimatta," Oban Rd., North Ringwood.

Burville, Mrs. R. (Marlene Jolly), Anakie, via Geelong.

Butler, Mrs. N. (Marjorie Forsyth), 239 McKillop Street, Geelong.

Cairney, Mrs. R. C. (L. Winstanley), 24 Humble St., Geelong.

Caldow, Janette, " Glenox, ' Winchelsea.

Cameron, Margaret, Box 14, Lismore.

Campbell, Julienne, Box 2, Sheep Hills.

Carmichael, Betty, Argyle, Casterton.

Carmichael, Judy, Box 59, Merbein.

Carmichael, Margaret, Box 59, Merbein.

Carpenter, Mrs. J. (Vera Moebus), Shelford.

Carr, Mrs. Cedric (Barbara Thomson), 25 Layton Cres., Newtown.

Carr, .Marjorie, " Roseneath," Rokewood.

Carroll, Mrs. Daisy (Daisy Rumpf), Carroll, Mrs. C. (Marj. Field), Bohill," Fyansford.

Cave, Mrs. M. (Lynette Madden), 51 Turramurra Ave., Turramurra, N.S.W. Chamberlain, Pauline, 28 Scott St., Belmont.

Chisholm, Mrs. J. (Lois Matthews), 99 Minerva Rd., Herne Hill.

Church, Mrs. R. (Janice Anderson), 166 Aberdeen St., Newtown.

Clark, Mrs. D. (Judy Money), 7 Coreen Ave., Beaumaris.

THE LUCERNIAN Clarke, Mrs. J. K. (Margot Lord), 86 Aberdeen St., Geelong West.

Cleveland, Mrs. G. (Pat Blakiston), 19 Gloucester St., West Launceston.

Clutterbuck, Mrs. J. (Elsie David), 10 Daisy St., Newtown.

Collins, Beverley, 9 Raven St., Geelong West.

Cornell, Mrs. M. (Marjorie Gordon), 1442 Sturt St., Ballarat.

Corstorphan, Margaret, 90 Latrobe Terrace, Geelong.

Crawcour, Mrs. D. (Dorothy Jacobs), 100 Elphin Rd., Launceston.

Cripps, Barbara, 59 Normanby St., E. Geelong.

Croaker, Mrs. R. W. (Lola Tedcastle), 95 Mortimore St Moorabbin.

Cronk, Doreen, 20 Denman St., East Geelong.

Cumming, Mrs. C. (Dorothy Waugh), P.B.8, Bacchus Marsh.

Currie, Mrs. F. (Jennifer Bradshaw), " Rex Park," Caniambo, Vic. Dando, Margaret, 5 Gurr St., East Geelong.

Darby, Mrs. G. (Heather Stewart), 38 Buckland Ave., Newtown.

Davey, Mrs. B.. (Pierre Umhauer), Cecil St., B enalla.

David, Jennifer, 40 Magnolia Rd., Ivanhoe.

Davies, Elizabeth, Mitchelmore St., Wagga Wagga, N.S.W. Davis, Noreen, C/o. Commercial Bank, Perth.

Davis, Mrs. F. (Pat Blythe), Lot 16 Coppards Rd., Newcomb.

Deane, Lois, 44 Clarence St., Geelong West.

De Carteret, Mrs. R. (Ruth Hagger), 30 Victoria Terrace, Geelong.

Deppeler, Mrs. A. (Audrey Till), "Aruleun," Scotts Creek.

Devine, Norma, 35 Virginia St., Newtown.

Diggle, Alison, 2 Finch St., East Malvern.

Dix, Mrs. W. (Jan Bowman), 185 Skene St., Newtown.

Dohnt, Mrs. E. (Nancy Heard), Beaverford, via Swan Hill.

Dougall, Jean, 176 McKillop St., East Geelong.

Dougall, Mrs. K. (Daisy Collins), 14 Cairn Ave., Newtown.

Darling, Mrs. B. (Judith Eagles), 9 Upper Skene St., Newtown.

Drake, Mrs. John (Janette Walker), 4 Booth St., Parkdale.

Drew, Joan, 54 Nantes St., Newtown.

Duffield, Jean, 260 McKillop St., East Geelong.

Dunn, Mrs. W. R. (June Graham), 122 Kincaid St., Wagga Wagga.

Dunoon, Jennie, 58 Virginia St., Newtown.

Duthie, Mrs. R. (Roberta Brockenshire), 11 Freeman St., Balwyn.

Eaton, Margaret, 26 Scott St., B;lmont.

Ebert, Mrs. (Margaret Lewis), 416 North Rd., Ormond.

Edwards, Mrs. I (Roma Knights), Grammar School, Corio.

Edwards, Judith, Rothbury, Lal Lal. Egan, Mrs. T. (Beverley Bell), Windmill St., Newtown.

Elder, Rosemay, Kuruc-a-ruc, Rokewood: Elsom, Jessie, Wallup, via Horsham.

Elliott, Joan, C/o. The Manse, Smeaton.

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Elvins, Pat, Civil Airport, Alice Springs.

Errey, Janet, 29 Barkley St., Camperdown.

Errey, Helen, 29 Barkley St., Camperdown.

Evans, Patricia, Avon Park, Barrabool.

Evans, Mrs. Max (Jean Davies), The Peak, Nimmitabel, N.S.W. Evans, Mrs. R. G. (Betty Douglass), Nauroy, Buckley, Vic. Fallaw, Mardi, 18 Eastern Beach, Geelong.

Fallaw, Mrs. H. (Vida Walter), 18 Eastern Beach, Geelong.

Fargie, Barbara, 234 Latrobe Ter., Geelong.

Fargie, Margaret, 234 Latrobe Ter., Geelong.

Fewtrell, Jennifer, 64 Albert St., Geelong West.

Fewtrell, Judith, 64 Albert St., Geelong West.

Fish, Jean, Irol Park, Dookie.

Fisher, Carleen, 33 Roxby St., Manifold Heights.

Fisher, Marjorie, 33 Roxby St, Manifold Heights.

Foley, Mrs. J. (Beth Winstanley), 3 Union St., Belmont.

Forster, Mrs. B. (Joan Toyne), 13 Delamere Rd., Trevallyn, Tasmania.

French, Mrs. B. (Rosemary Weddell), Pinaroo, Derrinallum.

French, Mrs. J. (Mary Graham), 26 Orr St., Manifold Heights.

Gapes, Barbara, Gledfield P.B. Koroit.

Gartside, Mrs. C. (Clare Robb), Yvonne Court, Glen Waverley.

Gaunt, Shirley, 23 Vermont Pde., Greensborough.

Gawith, Betty, Ravenswood, Duncan St., Murtoa.

Gawith, Mary, Ravenswood, Duncan St., Murtoa.

Gebert, Mrs. C. A. (Pat Cassidy), Kennet River, Vic. Geddes, Innes, Carmala, Lake Bolac.

Gell, Muriel, 24 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Belmont.

Gibson, Mrs. M. " Straun," Lismore.

Gillett, Audrey, Jalna P.B., Geelong.

Gillies, Helen, 29 Roxby St., Manifold Heights.

Gillies, Marion, 29 Roxby St., Manifold Heights.

Glover, Mrs. A. (Pat Hearne), 53 The Esplanade, Geelong.

Gordon, Flay, Ferry Grove, Newcomb.

Gordon, Jan, 202 Autumn St., Geelong West.

Gordon, Jean, Box 43, Avoca.

Gordon, Leslie, Morongo P.G.C. Graham, Marjory, 24 Girton Cres., Geelong W. Graham, Mrs. Max. (Jeanette Wilson), 52 Beddoe Ave., East Bentleigh.

Grant, Lesley, 21 Hampton St. Armadale.

Green, Mrs. H. (Beth Bartlett), 9 Laurel Bank Pde., Newtown.

Green, Norma, Bridge Rd., Barwon Heads.

Gregory, Jennifer, Box 160, Horsham.

Griffiths, Elaine, 5 Strachan Ave., Manifold Heights.

Griffiths, Joanne, Culbin Ave, Belmont.

Griffiths, Mrs. J. (Mavis Edmonds), Culbin Ave., Belmont.

Hagger, Mrs. A. (Elsa Hemphill), 3 Rowena Rd., North Carnegie.

Hamilton, Mrs. R. (Audrey Smith), 17 Douglass St., Manifold Heights.

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Hamilton, Gael, 131 Aphrasia St., Newtown.

Hamilton, Mrs. D. (Jean Stiles), Orana, Inverleigh.

Hamilton, Joan, Orana, Inverleigh.

Hannan, Mrs. J. L. (Edith Olsen), 62 Eastgate St., Oakleigh.

Harding, Mrs. T. (Doreen Lyons), 29 Lloyd St., Belmont..

Hargreaves, Denise, 160 Latrobe Ter., Geelong West.

Harper, Mrs. A. K. (Margot Prowse), Flat 3, 7 Glenroy Rd., Hawthorn. almer, Lara Lake.

Harper, Merlyn, Harrison, Mrs. G. (Valerie Ives), Lot 61, Craigie Place, Newtown.

Harsley, Mrs. L. (Lorna Morton), 19 Normanby St., Middle Brighton.

Harvey, Mrs. J. E. (Joyce Richmond), Bellview, Murgheboluc.

Harvey, Mrs. A. (Margaret Ellis), Cleghorn Ave., Riverside, Tas. Hawken, Mrs. J. C. (Ena Miller), Sunnyridge, Bonview Rd., Doncaster.

Head, Pricilla, 192 Noble St., Newtown.

Headlam, Mrs. J. (Meg. armichael), Argyle, Casterton.

Heard, Judith, Wondalea P.B., Horsham.

Heath, Mrs. D. (Jennifer McCann), 37 Skene St,. Newtown.

Heggie, Mrs. J. (Elaine Richardson), Cooma, N.S.W. Heggie, Mrs. A. (Janet. McKenzie), 26 Leonard St., Belmont.

Henry, June, Golf View, Ballarat Rd., Geelong West.

Henshaw, Mrs. B. (Marjorie Munro), 107 Aberdeen St., Newtown.

Herd, Mrs. M. (Margaret Lee), 10 Amunsden St., Belmont.

Hill, Lisle, 26 Lonsdale St., South Geelong.

Hirst, Barbara, 3 Upper Skene St., Newtown.

Hirst, Helen, 10 Cedar Grove, Highton.

Hobbs, Mrs. R. (Marjorie Watts), 20 Anakie Rd., Bell Park.

Hocking, Mrs. I. (Joy Baker), 1 Pilrig Ave., Newtown.

Holland, Jacqueline, 35 Logan St., Nth. Geelong.

Holmes, Mrs. A. P. (Gwenda Moreton), Collangatta, Lake Bolac.

Holmes, Mrs. A. S. J. (Wyn Sinclair), Rocklands, Drik Drik, via Heywood.

Holt, Diana, Bridge Hotel, Jingellic.

Holt, Margaret, Bridge Hotel, Jingellic.

Honey, Patricia, Merrewarp House, Ceres.

Honeybun, Mrs. (Jean Judge), " Wattlegarth," Bobbinwarrah, Vic. Hookings, Jill, Lake Park, Tantanoola, S.A. Hookings, Margaret, Lake Park, Tantanoola, S.A. Hopkinson, Mrs. W. (Mollie Shirra), 104 Aberdeen St., Geelong.

Hooper, Mrs. R. (Gwen Blakiston), 237 Pakington St., Geelong West.

Howarth, Mrs. (Ann Lindsay), 15 Layton Cres., Newtown.

Howden, Jill, Cheshunt St., Pt. Lonsdale.

Hunt, Mrs. J. (Joyce Smith), The Stone Chimney, Paraparap.

Hutchins, Mrs. C. J. (Winifred May), Colwin Vale, Raglan, via Beaufort.

Hutchins, Mrs. H. C. (Agnes Venters), Leigh Park, P.B., Doroq.

Hyde, Mrs. P. (Pauline Marchant), 12 Noble St., Newtown.

Illingworth, Mrs. (Gwen Webster), 23 Laurel Bank Pde., Newtown.

Ince, Mrs. (Jean McKenzie), 8 South St., Belmont.

Ingpen, Susan, 82 Noble St., Newtown.

Irving, Mrs. G. (Merle Holt), 342 Myers St., Geelong.

Jack, Mrs. V. (Jean Reid), 22 Gwendoline Ave., B entleig-h.

Jeffers, Rosemary, Ash Road, Leopold.

Johns, Beverley, Ardcoille, Dooen.

Johns, Janice, 34 Church St., North Geelong.

Johnstone, Merlyn, 7 Union St., Belmont.

Jolly, Lorainne, Anakie, via Geelong.

Jones, Helen, Glencairn, Mt. Macedon.

Jullien, Dorothy, 25 Drumcondra Av., Geelong West.

Keen, Mrs. H. S. (Gwen McKeon), C/o. 23 Austin St., Geelong.

Kelso, Mrs. M. (M. Bromell), Coleraine.

Kerr, Joyce, Green Abbey, Oaklands, N.S.W. Kidd, Elizabeth, 198 High St., Belmont.

Kilsby, Janne, 21 Bell Parade, Drumcondra.

King, Mrs. R. (Nancy Metherall), Bowmont, Tatyoon.

Kroger, Janice, 12 Normanby St., East Geelong.

Laird, Heather, 28 Pleasant St., Newtown.

Lamond, Mrs. (Elaine .McKinnon), 38 Vermont Pde., Greensborough.

Laney, Mrs. I. (Margaret Gowty), 4 Francis St., Newtown.

Lang, Isabel, 149 Minerva Rd., Herne Hill.

Lang, Jessie, 149 Minerva Rd., Herne Hill.

Lee, Rosemary, 33 Nantes St., Newtown.

Lee, Yvonne, "Allambie," Lismore, Vic. Leigh, Edith, Burnham Flats, Skene St., Newtown.

Leonard, Mrs. J. (Mary Strickland), Pacific Highway, Surfers Paradise.

Lewis, Barbara, " Kooringa," Dobie, via.

Ararat.

Lewis, Helen, 24 Volum St., Manifold Heights.

Lewis, Margaret, Yeronga, Maroona.

Lewis, Mrs. I. (Nancy Day), 24 Volum St., Manifold Heights.

Lilburne, Mrs. H. (Jessie Lowe), 100 Aphrasia St., Newtown.

Lilburne, Pam, 100 Aphrasia St., Newtown.

Lillingstone, Jenny, 17 Herne St., Manifold Heights.

Lindenman, Mrs. B. (Barbara Hay), Gilgai, Moama, N.S.W. Lindsay, Judy, 102 Noble St., Newtown.

Little, Gwen, Hamilton Hotel, Grey St., Hamilton.

Little, Valda, 43 Fyansford Rd., Newtown.

Lloyd, Mrs. I. (Alison Williams), Marathon, P.B., Geelong.

Long, Hazel, 14 Pride Ave., Geelong West.

Longmore, Mrs. A. C. (June Parker), Springbank, Bannockburn.

Lorimer, Pam, Orton St., Ocean Grove.

HOCKEY TEAM (L. to R.): Nea Stewart, Carol McCabe, Sandra Murray, Diane Wettenhall, Helen I )ean, Lorraine Binns, Helen Swinton, Gillian Murray, Margaret Kidd, Jennifer Kidd (Vice-Capt.), Janet Gawith (Capt.).

BASEBALL TEAM Standing (L. to R.) : Pauline Seitz (Vice-Captain), Helen Rolland, Helen Swinton, Suzanne Curnow, Judith Ockleston, Dale Mylecharane.

Front Row (L. to R.): Suzanne Alton, Diane Longwell (Capt.), Jennifer Terrier.

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THE LUCERNIAN Louttitt, Alys, 32 V olum St., Geelong West.

Lucas, Mrs. C. (Marjory Gabraith), 104 Shannon Ave., Newtown.

Luhrs, Mrs. (Margaret Routley), .Marylands, Cavendish.

McGuggan, Mrs. I., Box 24, Branxholme.

Macintyre, Sheena, 21 Aphrasia St., Newtown.

Mackay, Muriel, Box 351, Redcliffs.

Madden, Audrey, Bell Post Hill, Geelong.

Madden, Marion, " Strathire," Batesford.

Malseed, Dulcie, Maltby, Mrs. T. (Dierdre Dadds), 7 Riverveiw Ter., Belmont.

Mander, Mrs. (Joycelyn Fargie), 234 Latrobe Ter., Geelong.

Manger, Barbara, 13 Howard St., Warrnambool.

Manger, Helen, 13 Howard St., Warrnambool.

Margetts, Audrey, 43 Wattle \alley Rd., Canterbury.

Marshall, Melba, Kilburnie Park, P.B., Nhill.

Marshall, Mrs. W. (Jean Venters), Scottsdale, Tas. Martin, Mollie, 18 Gurr St., East Geelong.

Mear, Mrs. T. (Thais Wood), 44 Rugby St., Belmont.

Meek, Mrs. A. J. (Betty Jackson), Bromleigh, Mininera.

Meighan, Clare, Telegraph Hotel, Geelong West.

Menzies, Mrs. Ken. (Marjory Cooke), 5 Griffin St., East Brighton.

Middleton, Mrs. R. (Meredith McMillan), Walderswood Cottage, Old Warrandyte Rd., Donvale.

Miles, Mrs. F. (Margaret Pettitt), 2 Rugby St., Belmont.

Miller, Nola, Valley Rd., Highton.

Moir, Marieta, Berryden, Mirboo North.

Money, Mrs. J. (Florence Davies), 4 Fernery Grove, Newtown.

Montgomery, Mrs. (Rosemary Ward), 13 Shannon Av., Newtown.

Moore, Jennifer, Colebrook P.B. 9, Murtoa.

Moreton, Honor, Coolangatta, Lake Bolac.

Moreton, Joan, Coolangatta, Lake Bolac.

Moreton, Rosemary, Box 82, Balliang.

Morley, Mrs. W. (Gwen Drayton), Box 303, Loxton, S.A. Morris, Mrs. H. G. (Alison Heard), 82 Canberra Grove, Brighton.

Morrison, Barbara, 19 Seymour St., Terang.

Morrison, Mrs. N. (Pam Brooke-Ward), 20 Byangum Rd., Murwillumbah, N.S.W. Morton, Nita, Blink Bonnie, Bacchus Marsh.

Morwood, Mrs. D. (Joan Oakley), 97 Shannon Ave., Newtown.

Moses, Betty, Kelso Vale, Coleraine.

Moss, Mrs. W. L. (Dorothy Hill), 2 Bonville Court, Camberwell.

Moss, Mrs. R. (Gwenda Griffiths), 5 Strachan Ave., Geelong West.

Moss, Nancy, St. Dean, Leopold.

Muller, Mrs. G. J. (Marrianne Pettitt), Melbourne Rd., Lara.

Murray, Helen, Box 45, Merbein.

Murray, Mrs. W. G. (Nellie Munro), " Coomallee," P.B., Mortlake, Vic. Murray, Joan, National Bank, Warrnambool.

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McAdam, Jean, 260 Autumn St., Geelong West.

McAllister, Pat, Wallington.

McAllister, Mrs. (Thelma Gibb), Wallington.

McBean, Mrs. L. (Alisoun Elder), Rokewood.

McCallum, Mrs. J. (Joan Price), Flat 4, 37 Mary St., Hawthorn.

McCann, Mrs. E. (Edna McIntyre), High View, Highton.

McColl, Mrs. S. J. (June Orchard) 21 Austin St., Newtown.

McCormack, Mavis, Upper Morrison, via Elaine.

McGowan, Mrs. Ian (Morva Chisholm), 2 Cliff St., North Geelong.

McCrabb, Norma ,Inverkeel, Terang.

McDonald, Mrs. J. (Elizabeth Steel), Quambatook, Winchelsea.

McDonald, Mary, Box 101, Shepparton.

McGowan, Lesley, State Savings Bank, Belmont.

McGregor, Mary, Box 15, Rochester.

McIntosh, Davina, Mercer Street, Geelong.

McIntyre, Mrs. D. (Nancy Price), 3 Grandview Ave., Wagga Wagga, N.S.W. McIntyre, Wendy, 3 Grandview Ave, Wagga Wagga, N.S.W. McIntyre, Mrs. J. (Nancy Field), Swan St., Wangaratta.

McKaige, Mrs. R. (Joan Bales), Campbell St., Birchip.

McKenzie, Mrs. J. (Betty Grant), Anglesea.

McKenzie, Mrs. M. (Freda Dunn), 8 Carmichael St., East Ivanhoe.

McLennan, Robin, 58 Mclvor Rd., Bendigo.

McLennan, Dorothy, 45 West Melbourne Rd., Geelong West.

McMiken, Jan, 90 Maude St., Shepparton.

McMillan, Mrs. T. (Gladys Matheson), Cloncurry, Queensland.

McNaughton, Mrs. C. (Shirley Burch), Araluen Parade, Belmont.

McPhee, Jean, la Nantes St., Newtown.

Neale, Jenny, 26 Minerva Rd., Manifold Heights.

Neilson, Joan, 19 Retreat Rd., Newtown.

Nelson, Mrs. E. (Lesley Long), Stephen St., Newtown.

Newell, Mrs. A. (Mary McLennan), "Auvergne," .Marnoo.

Newton, Mrs. B (Avis King), 8 McMillan Ave., Drumcondra.

Northfield, Mrs. A. (Edith Wilson), Main Rd., Upper Ferntree Gully.

Northfield, Mrs. N. (Janet Heard), 27 Camden Rd., Newtown.

Ockleston, Ann, 46 Retreat Rd., Newtown.

Ockleston, Mrs. J. (Clare Strong), 46 Retreat Rd., Newtown.

Ockleston, Janette, 46 Retreat Rd., Newtown.

Oddie, Margaret, Challicum Park, Beaufort.

Orchard, Mrs. D. (Phyllis David), 13 Mercer Pde., Newtown.

Orchard, Mrs. E. (Joyce Hinchcliff), 1 Douglass St., Manifold Heights.

Osborne, Mrs. J. (Jessie Griffiths), Meredith.

Overall, Mrs. R. (Riona Mills), Joan, Dooen, via Horsham.

Parker, Margaret, 40 Aberdeen St., Geelong.

Patterson, Mrs. G. (Jocelyn McGilvray), Ocean Grove,

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Patterson, Mrs. R. (M. Ward), Portland Rd., Hamilton.

Paterson, Norma, 27 Gertrude St., Geelong West.

Paton, Mrs. S. (Judy Johnson), " Crailing," Tooma, N.S.W. Pavia, Mrs. E. (Loris Thomson), 1 King St., Belmont.

Pavia, Mrs. R. V. (Eathorne Stewart), 3 Layton Cres., Newtown.

Pearce, Beverley, 1 James St., North Geelong.

Peel, Jean, Tower Hill, Inverleigh.

Peel, Lynette, Callemondah, Gnawarre.

Penney, Jessie, 200a Pakington St., Geelong West.

Perdrieu, Mrs. I. (Rosemary Aikman), 31 Aphrasia St., Newtown.

Petterson, Mrs. H. (Claire Thorne), The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

Pettitt, Noela, 37 Roxby St., Manifold Heights.

Pig-don, Mrs. D. (Elizabeth Hasler), 241 Noble St., Newtown.

Piper, Elizabeth, Torquay.

Piper, Mrs. I. (Ila Herd), 42 Scott St., Belmont.

Pope, Janette, " Milford Hill," Box 52, Donald.

Porteous, Wendy, 770 Burwood Rd., Hawthorn, E.3.

Potter, Jeanette, 11 Philpott St., East Geelong.

Poulston, Mrs. M. (Marjorie Barnes), 1 Fisher St., Belmont.

Priddle, Wendy, " Seaview House," Queenscliff.

Profitt, Mrs. V. (Gladys Wynne), 8 Claremont Ave., Newtown.

Pryor, Mrs. James (.Marie Wilson), 4 Pleasant St., Ballarat.

Purnell, Mrs. A. E. (Jean McIntyre), Narawong, Moriac.

Purnell, Marjorie, 145 Maud St., North Balwyn.

Pyper. Dr. Joanna, Westbury, Tasmania.

Rau, Mrs. R. (Joy Strong), 93 Roslyn Rd., Belmont.

Rassmussen, Patsy.

Reid, Mrs. J. D. (Nancy Munro), 275 Pakington St., Geelong.

Reeve, Mrs. J. (Marjorie McGie), 22 Nantes St., Newtown.

Reeves, Vera, C/o. The Hermitage, Geelong.

Rentoul, Jean, 286 Latrobe Ter., Geelong.

Rice, Barbara, 7 Fyans St., Chilwell, Geelong.

Rice, Mrs. D. (Madge Stephens), Bryce Ave., Newtown.

Richards, Mrs. D. (Esma McKindlay), Richmond Park, Perricoota Rd., via Moama, N.S.W. Richardson, Helen, Derrinallum Rd., Lismore.

Rix, Mrs. L. (Margaret Cameron), Walker St., Cobden.

Rix, Merle, Box 153, Merbein, Vic. Roberts, Mrs. (Avril McKinnon), 35 Lithgow St., Burwood, Melbourne.

Robertson, Mrs. B., Rock Glen, Winchelsea.

Robertson, Flora, Culbin Avenue, Belmont.

Robertson, Heather, 12a Camden Rd., Newtown.

Robinson, Mrs. I. 0. (Ann Swanson), " Billabong," Lower Plenty.

Ross, Mrs. Stuart (Betty Hewitson), Healesville.

Ross, Dianne, 480 Whitehorse Rd., Surrey Hills.

Rowe, Jean, 195 Roslyn Rd., Belmont.

Roland, Elizabeth, 348 Ryrie St., Geelong.

Roydhouse, Mrs. D. (Peg Madden), 69 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Belmont.

Ruffin, Judith, 1 Upper Skene St., Newtown.

Ruxton, Mrs. E. (Dorothy Brown), 31 Retreat Rd., Newtown.

Salmon, Mrs. J. (Elizabeth Sinclair), 5 Heygarth St., Echuca.

Schilling, Mrs. (Rona Bennett), " Ronato," Katyl, via Dimboola.

Scott, Jeanette, "Avendrina," Tocumwal, N.S.W. Sedgwick, Mrs. R. (Rita Glen), 3 Glenleith Ave,. Geelong.

Seeger, Marleen, Little Ryrie St., Geelong.

Selle, Mrs. A. (Stella Pagels), 359 Ryrie St., Geelong.

Shannon, Mrs. (Laurice Bence), 135 Autumn St., Geelong West.

Shone, Mrs. L. (Gwen Dancey), 25 Stinton Ave., Newtown.

Shorland, Mary, R.M.B. 52a, Moama, N.S.W. Sinclair, Ann, Nardoo, Bamawn Extension, Vic. Skerritt, Mrs. (Beverley Price), Vickery St., Alexandra, Vic. Slack, Lois, 11 Grandview Grove, Drumcondra.

Sloman, Mrs. J. (Lynne Adams), Orton St., Ocean Grove.

Smith, Mrs. A. (Lorna McNaughton), Glenora, Gheringhap.

Smith, Mrs. L. (Alyson Potter), 104 Bambra Rd., Caulfield.

Smith, Mrs. S. (Carleen Lorimer), The Parade, Ocean Grove.

Smith, Mrs. C. (Helen Sutcliffe), " North Glen," Elaine.

Smith, Mrs. Logie (Enid Buchanan), 21 Andersons Rd., Hawthorn.

Smith, Ethel, Ardlui, Glenormiston North.

Snibson, Mrs. (Enid Ebbott), 45 Retreat Rd., Newtown.

Snow, Mrs. C. (Margery Tritschler).

Solomon, .Mrs. B. (Adrienne Clarke), 4 Fairmont Rd., Newtown.

Sowden, Beth., 283 Ryrie St., Geelong.

Spencer, Mrs. D. (June Elvins), 18 Chester St., Newtown.

Stabernack, Mrs. R. (Marjorie Blakiston), 100 Corio Ter., Geelong.

Steel, Mrs. J. (Joan McKenzie), Box 36, Winchelsea.

Stephenson, Mrs. G. (Marian Messenger), P.O. Box 144, Mildura.

Stewart, Mrs. H. (Barbara Batten), 101 Shannon Ave., Newtown.

Stewart, Mrs. J. (Dawn Grundy), 369 Centre Road, Bentleigh.

Stevens, Sandra, 13 Leonard St., Glen Iris.

Stinton, Judy, Queenscliff Rd., Leopold.

Stokes, Rhonda, 3 Brice Ave., Newtown.

Stringer, Mrs. (Joan Mockridge), Regent St., West Moolap.

Stripling, Mrs. (Kath Louttitt), 205 Church St., Geelong West.

Strong, Beverley, " Dropmore," via Seymour.

Strong, Ella, 93 Roslyn Rd., Belmont.

THE LUCERNIAN Sutcliffe, Margaret, Glenelg Base Hospital, _Hamilton.

Sutherland, Shirley, Fischer St., Kyabram.

Swann, Mrs. A. (Betty Hughes), 187 Elgin St., Carlton.

Symons, Mrs. (Isabel Hargreaves), " Oranga," Almonds, via Lake Rowan.

Talsma, Mrs. W. (Alex. Carnell), 19 Maurice St., Herne Hill.

Taylor, Mrs. G. U. (Heather Wallace), 84 Prospect Rd., Newtown.

Thompson, Mrs. J. (Elva 111ingworth), 21a Park St., East Geelong.

Thompson, Mrs. (Margaret McGregor), Restdown Motors, Rochester.

Thomson, Mrs. J. (Jean Calder), 9 Manifold St., Manifold Heights.

Thomson, Mary, 181 Roslyn Rd., Belmont.

Thomson, Helen, 5 Margaret St., Newtown, Geelong.

Thomson, Mrs. D. (Joan Bartle), 42 Roslyn Rd., Belmont.

Thomson, Muriel, 25 Isabella St., Geelong West.

Thornton, Betty, " Roseneath," Tallygaroopna Rd., Bunbartha.

Till, Mary, National Bank, Euroa.

Timms, Freda, Fischer Street, Torquay.

Todd, Mrs. A. (Aileen Ballantyne), Stewarton, via Goorambat.

Tolhurst, Mrs. W. (Morva Long), 48 Wallace Ave., Murrumbeena, Vic. Tomkins, Pat, 70-76 Roslyn Rd., Belmont.

Townsend, Carol, P.O. Box 37, Bendigo.

Townsend, Lyn, P.O. Box 37, Bendigo.

Townsend, Noel, Palmerston Square, Bendigo.

Toyne, Mrs. (Joan Foster), 11 Elgin St., Geelong West.

Toyne, Mrs. I. (Margaret Craig), Lichen Grove, Highton.

Turnbull, Joyce, 382 Myers Street, Geelong.

Tyack, Mrs. I. (Margaret Grenf ell), 112 Nicholas Street, Newtown.

Varley, Mrs. A. J. (Phyllis McKenzie), R.M.B. 20, Tocumwal, N.S.W. Veness, Mrs. R. C. (Jean Cameron), " Kentler," Hill St., Manilla, N.S.W. Venters, Nan, 35 Virginia Street, Newtown.

Venters, Mrs. S. (Sadie Honey), Springdale, Stonehaven.

Wainwright, Mrs. R. (Bertha Levy), " Barwon Hills," Winchelsea.

Walker, Jean, 3 Hector St., Geelong West.

Wallace, Erica, " Chipchase," Ryrie St., Geelong.

Wallis, Suzanne, Women's College, University, Carlton.

Walter, Mrs. K. (Agnes Black), Box 51, Macarthur, Vic. Watson, Mrs. (Janet Turner), 103 Ashburn Gve., Ashburton.

Weaver, Irene, 55 Bellarine St., Geelong.

Weaver, Margaret, 55 Bellarine St., Geelong.

Wenn, Patricia, 8 Cox Ave., Tongala, Vic. Wettenhall, Cynthia, " Bretton," P.B., Camperdown.

Wettenhall, Mrs. H. (Margaret Simson), " Oak Hill," Linton.

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Whiffen, Elizabeth, 3 Westbrook Ave., Wahroonga, N.S.W. White, Mrs. R. (Gertrude Walter), 372 Myers St., Geelong.

Wightwick, Mrs. (Beth Davis), 48 High St., Parkes, N.S.W. Williams, Mrs. A. (Doreen White), 28 Scott St., Belmont.

Williams, Margot, 3 Clifton Avenue, Stawell.

Williams, Mrs. J. (Beverley Elshaugh), " Marathon," P.B., Geelong.

Wills, Elaine, " Braemar," Streatham.

Wills, Helen, " Cherry Mt.," Streatham.

Wilson, Mrs. W. (Gwen Purnell), 15 Frank St., Newtown.

Winter, Mrs. P. (June Hartwick), " Gardenwell," Grovedale.

Wood, Elaine, P.O. Box 98, Balranald.

Wood, Mrs. S. (Jean Matheson), Esplanade, Torquay.

Wood, Lorraine, 185 West Melbourne Rd., Geelong West.

Worland, Mrs. J. (Ruth Robertson), Harding St., Winchelsea.

Worland, Valerie, Strathmere, Winchelsea.

Wright, Mrs. J. (Myee Herd), 668 Hampton St., Brighton.

Yateman, Mrs. 0 (Pat Dean), Grandview Rd., Torquay.

Young, Mrs. Robin (Beverley McDougall), Swan Hill.

Financial Members, 1959 Anderson, Mrs. R. (Joan Craddock), 31 Nantes St., Newtown, Geelong.

Andrew, Beverley, Bridge View Bannockburn.

Bowman, Cynthia, 46 Robert St., Bentleigh.

Ballantyne, Sue, The Grange, P.B., Tatura.

Browne, Vivienne, 12 Central Ave., Torquay.

Chapple, Margaret, 11 Henderson St., Camperdown.

Daw, Heather, Bannockburn. de Ferranti, Jacqueline, 9 Stinton St., Newtown.

Fay, Mrs. H. (Ketha McCoy), 59 Cunningham St., Biniara, N.S.W. Fenton, Joan, Drysdale P.B., Warrnambool.

Fewtrell, Nancy, 33 Strachan Ave., Manifold Heights.

Fisher, Robin, 16 Bayswater Rd., Newtown.

Forbes, Margaret, " Heather Bank," Westmere.

Galbraith, Doreen, 165 Myers St., Geelong.

Gorell, Judith, 3 Beach Pde., Drumcondra.

Ganly, Margaret, 44 Fairview Ave., Newtown.

Gerrard, Erryl, 69 Wyndham St., Shepparton.

Grant, Alison, 19 Canterbury Rd., Camberwell.

Henry, Rosemary, 203 Roslyn Rd., Belmont.

Hooper, June, 18 Mercer Pde., Newtown.

Hacquoil, Beverley, " Yaralla," Gunbower.

Harding, Mrs. D (Nancy White), 10 Noble St., Newtown.

Hill, Diane, 29 Volum St., Manifold Heights.

Hawker, Elizabeth, 23 Volum St., Manifold Heigts.

Hawker, Pamela, 23 Volum St., Manifold Heights.

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Homberg, Mrs. K. (Kathleen Davis), 15 Ashbourne St., Herne Hill.

Habergham, Joan, 2 Regent Court, 72 McKillop St., Geelong.

Inglis, Mrs. M. (M. J. Paterson), 25 Grandview Grove, Drumcondra.

Knight, Mrs. (Margaret Lewis), " Menai," Palmertson Ave., Dromana.

McDonald, Mrs. A. D .(Jean Walker), 4 Sprod Ave., Toorak Gardens, S.A. McCully, Annette, Strachan St., Birregurra.

McKee, Mrs. T. F. (Una Strong), 56 Guara St., Red Cliffs.

Nicholson, Gerda, 79 Aphrasia St., Newtown.

Olney, Nanette, Geelong Rd., Torquay.

Opperman, Carole, 31 Minerva Rd., Manifold Heights.

Paton, Barbara, " Bingaga," Talangatta.

Peck, Lorraine, 11 Alexandra Ave., East Geelong.

Pettitt, Gladys, " Blinkbrae South," Torquay.

Purnell, Mrs. W. V., 17 Buckland Ave., Newtown.

Sheahan, Pam, 10 Strachan Ave., Manifold Heights.

Thompson, Geraldine, 43 The Esplanade, North Geelong.

Turner, Mrs. Gwen (Gwen Weddell), 437 Moorabool St., Geelong.

Tymms, Patricia, 14 Herne St., Manifold Heights.

White, Lesley, 372 Myers Street, East Geelong.

Wood, Mrs. J. (Pat Bull), 28 Shannon Ave., Newtown.

Walker, Wendy, Vite Vite Walker, Helen, 12 Sydney Ave., Geelong.

Worrall. Anne, 6 Trewheela Ave., Manifold Heights.

ENGAGEMENTS Pat McAllister to Graeme Thom.

Jennifer McCann to Daryl Heath.

Ann Macmillan to Myles Fisher.

Rona Bennett to Otto Schilling.

Judith Kumnick to Philip Thomas.

Margaret Finlayson to Mary McDonald to James Allinson.

Jeanette Fewtrell to Peter Ball.

Jill Hazeldine to Charles Morgan.

Janice Kroger to Anna McBain to Eric Miller.

Francis Lowson to Leonard Ashburner.

Jacqueline Shaw to Ian Carlisle.

Judith Lindsay to Graeme Williams.

Anne Swanson to John Robinson.

Dorothy Chew to — Dunn.

Nancy Hawker to Jill Hookings to Brian Thom.

Carol Leigh to Alec Buchanan.

Barbara Manger to Alan Hanlon.

Pamela Ilett to Peter Blackford.

June Goodwin to G. Berger.

Margaret Holt to Malcolm Drummond.

Betty Penney to Jim Sweeting.

Barbara Wood to Robert Wilson.

MARRIAGES Jacqueline Dabb to Dr. Brian Clark.

Heather McClure to Janice Moodie to Marion Crosbie to William Crowther.

Janice Hill to Murray Cairncross.

Marita Moir to Beverley Ponting to John Falconer.

Ruth Richardson to Robert Armstrong.

Joy Polly to Ernest Toogood.

Kay Maguire to Ronald Trickey.

Sandra Wotherspoon to Beverley Bell to Terence Egan.

June Bellew to Rosalind Holt to Len. Woodland.

Daisie Rumpf to A. Carroll.

Anne Swanson to John Robinson.

Lynette English to John Donohue.

Jennifer Hirst to John Turner.

Noel Townsend to Victor Rumbold.

Barbara Henry to Andrew Allen.

Jennifer McCann to Daryl Heath.

Patricia McAllister to Graeme Thom.

Betty Penney to Jim Sweeting.

Joan Murray to D. P. McIntyre.

Glenys Woods to William Smith.

Margaret Carmichael to Brian Giddings.

Betty Moses to J. Cust.

Yvonne Lee to G. Stewart.

BIRTHS Dr. and Mrs. Lionel Efron (Valerie Solomon)— a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Howarth (Anne Lindsay)—a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. C. Cumming (D. Waugh)—a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. L. Botterill (Judith Newall)—a daughter.

Dr. and Mrs. B. Ebhert (Margaret Lewis)—a son.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Heggie (Elaine Richardson)— a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. N. Kerley (Lorraine Munro)—a daughter.

Mr. and Mr s. R. Burville (M. Jolly)—a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. I. Edwards (Roma Knights)—a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs M. Poulston (Marjory Barnes)— a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. C. Perrett (D. Oke)—a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Northfield (Edith Wilson),— a son.

Mr. and Mrs. N. Morrison (P. Brooke-Ward)— a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Walpole (Elizabeth Fairnie)— a 'son.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Kershaw (Marie Vautier)—a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. B. Solomon (Adrienne Clarke)— a son.

THE LUCERNIAN Mr. and Mrs. J. Mander (Joycelyn Fargie)—a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Pankhurst (Moira Hildebrand)—a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. G. Swaine (Joan Pope)—a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. P. Bartlett (Florence Fagg)—a son.

Mr. and Mrs. M. Cave (Lynette Madden)—a son.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Blair (M. Matheson)—a son.

Mr. and Mrs. J. McKenzie (Betty Grant)—a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. C. Stripling (Kath Louttitt)—a son.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Strickland (S. Patching)—a son.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Stanley (B. Baverstock)—a son.

Mr. and Mr s. A. Homberg (Kath Davis)—a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. D. Pigdon (Elizabeth Hasler)— a daughter Mr. and Mrs. D. Orchard (Phyllis David) —a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Pavia (Eathorne Stewart)—a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Cottle (Margaret Welsh)—a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. D. Bensted (Diane Lilburne)— a son.

Mr. and Mrs. Harrison (Valerie Ives)—a son.

Mr. and Mrs. M. Anderson (Valda Little)—a son.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Church (Janice Anderson)— a son.

Mr. and Mr s. J. Falconer (Bev. Ponting)—a son.

Mr. and Mrs. D. Rockcliffe (Margaret Bodey) —a son.

Mr. and Mr s. King (Margaret Richards)—a son.

Mr. and Mr s. Swann (Betty Hughes)—a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. Whifford (Margaret Spalding)— a son.

Mr. and Mrs. Pearce (Ann Spalding)—a son. ???

Mr. and Mrs. (Shirley Gaunt)— a son.

Mr. and Mrs. D. Daish (Rhonda Goodwin) —a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Briggs (Marion Moreton)— a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Holmes (Gwenda Moreton) —a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. B. Molland (Pamela Ford)— a son.

Mr. and Mrs. G. Miller (Alison Stephens) —a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. C. Matley (M. Anderson)—a son.

Mr. and Mrs. T. Collins (W. Mitchell)—a son.

Mr. and Mrs. H. Green (B. Bartlett)—a son.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Trewin (M. Anderson)—a daughter.

MORONGO OLD COLLEGIANS Western District Branch Annual Report, 1959 I have much pleasure in presenting to you the Annual Report for the year ending October 24th, 1959. The Annual Meeting for 1958 was held at the Hi-Lite Cafe on Saturday, October 4th, at 2.30 p.m. We were very pleased to see a good number of members present ; we were also pleased to welcome as our guests from Geelong, Miss Shaw, June McColl and Jean Rentoul.

Miss Shaw occupied the chair for the election of office-bearers, which resulted as follows : President: Margaret Potter.

Secretary: .Judith Pocock.

Treasurer: Glenys Drayton.

Vice-Presidents: Norma Clifford, Hilary Hower and Shirley Gazzard.

Committee: All members.

At this meeting, it was decided that the Western District Scholarship be changed to the " Joyce Alexander Memorial Scholarship." We feel this scholarship will always serve to remind us of a member who was so very active, and respected by us all.

On behalf of the Old Collegians, I would like to extend our sympathy to Joan Beach after her car accident earlier in the year, which ended so tragically for her.

This year we have decided to hold only two dances ; it is becoming increasingly difficult to run dances owing to rising costs and competition with other entertainment.

The first dance was held on Tuesday, August 18th. This was very successful and showed a profit of £15/15/9. At our Christmas Dance in December last year, we had a profit of 114/6/9. After the allocation of 125 scholarship money and expenses during the year, we have a bank -balance of 129/2/1.

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attended.

I would like to take this opportunity of congratulating the Geelong Old Collegians on such a wonderful effort and all their hard work. I am sure they are very proud, as we all are, when we see the wonderful result.

During the year £23 was donated by the Western District Old Collegians as a gift to Miss Pratt. At the opening of the Hall we were very pleased to be able to present this to her and suggested she might like to buy something for • herself in memory of that day.

Our Church Parade was held in March, at St. Andrew's Church, Colac, when, once again, we were pleased to welcome Miss Shaw and guests from Geelong.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all members for their support and interest during the past year. Special thanks to Judith and Glenys for all their hard work and help to me personally during this year of office.

Margaret A. Potter, President.

WESTERN DISTRICT Bauer, Evelyn, Cororooke.

Beckman, Mrs. R. (Jessie McCallum), Colac.

Boyd, Mrs. (Margaret Carson), Swan Marsh.

Campbell, Mrs. (Myra McDonald), Sheep Hills.

Carson, Val., " Konora," Larpent.

Clifford, Mrs. E. (Norman Middleton), P.B., Colac.

Daffy, Mrs. (Doris Lang), Weering.

Drayton, Glenys, Pollock St., Colac.

Farquharson, Jennifer, Bushy Park, Birregurra.

Gazzard. Mrs. (Shirley Sutherland), 42 Wynne St., Colac.

Gray, Mrs. H. G. (Greta McIntosh), Colac.

Gulbin, Mrs. (Judith Woods), 32 Murray St., Colac.

Atkinson-Grimshaw, Mrs. (Valmaie Thomas), Elliminyt.

Henderson, Mrs. (Jean Brien), Birregurra.

Higgins. Elva, Swan Marsh.

Howie, Hilary, Queens Ave., Colac.

Jellie, Mrs. (Dorothy Yates), 24 Grant St., Colac.

Long, Mrs. (Jessie Gibson). Cressy.

McDonald, Flora, 45 Pollock St., Colac.

McKenzie, Dorothy, Terang.

McLeod, Violet, " Golden Hope," Cressy.

McLeod, Una, " Golden Hope," Cressy.

Mander-Jones, Mrs. E. (Lois McDonald), Adelaide.

Pocock, Judith, Weering.

Potter, Margaret, 39 Murray St., Colac.

Reddie, Janet, 2 Norman St., McKinnon.

Reynolds, Dawn, " Tyburn," Cressy.

Sims, Mrs. .M. (Ailsa McDonald), Beeac.

Symonds, Mrs. (Nancy Stewart).

Williams, Joan, Weering.

Williams, Gwen, Weering.

Wickenton, Mrs. N. (Agnes Templeton), P.B. 156, Terang.

Yates, Margaret, 24 Grant St., Colac.

Crossley, Mrs. Alison (Alison McCallum).

Beach, Mrs. Joan.

Reynolds, Isobel.

MORONGO OLD COLLEGIANS Melbourne Branch Report for 1959 The Carts Club was once again the setting for two happy and successful Reunions, held by Melbourne Branch, during 1959.

At the March Reunion, attended by about 80 girls, a special welcome was extended to those who had left school at the end of 1958. We were very delighted to have both Miss Pratt and Miss Shaw with us, and. also members from Geelong Branch. Miss Shaw spoke of current activities at Morongo, especially of the approaching opening of the Gertrude Pratt Hall, which was later attended by many Melbourne girls.

We were very grateful to Madge Stephens, who despite her busy life, graciously came and entertained us with her singing.

October 9th was the date of our second Reunion for the year, and, once again, we were fortunate in having Miss Pratt and Miss Shaw present, as well as representatives from Geelong Branch.

The introduction of an Opportunity Table proved very successful, and helped considerably towards funds. The good attendance once again was most gratifying, and showed that our informal gatherings are greatly appreciated by the girls.

We look forward to further such happy evenings in 1960, the first to be held at the Carts Club, at 8 p.m., on Friday, April 8th, and extend a very cordial welcome to all Old Girls. We would like to know of any girls living in Melbourne, who are not at present

THE LUCERNIAN on our mailing list, so that we can notify them of Reunions. Would any such girls please send their names and addresses to Mrs. W. Hooper, 129 Winmallee Road, Balwyn.

MELBOURNE LIFE MEMBERS Bishop, Mrs. K. (Elsie Gough), 26 Wattletree Rd., Armadale.

Bloomfield, Mrs. E. (Marjorie Northey), 60 Mountain View Rd., North Balwyn.

Caldicott, Mrs. K. J. (Dorothy Adams), 35 Walpole St., Kew. Cattanach, Mary, 79 Broadway, Camberwell.

Croll, Mrs. E. A. (Jean Pettitt), 1 Carramar Ave., Camberwell.

Cuzens, Mrs. W. J. (Ruth West), Glenola St., Chelsea.

Dalley, Mrs. S. (Rosaleen Price), 186a Park St., East Brunswick.

Emms, Mrs. G. (Glynis Parish), 6 Vautier St., Elwood.

Finlayson, Margaret, 37 Elimatta Rd., Carnegie.

Fleming, Mrs. A. M. (Margaret Salter), 10 Kensington Rd., South Yarra.

Hicks, Eileen, 18 Thomas St., Kew. Horner, Mrs. B. (Mhairi Baxter), 8 Oliver St., East Malvern.

Johnson, Erica, 25 Denbeigh Rd., Armadale.

Madden, Edith, 84 Anderson St., South Yarra.

Mander-Jones, Mrs. G. (Daisy Balfour).

Makepiece, Mrs. V. (Marion West), 11 Danier Cres., Caulfield.

Morris, Mrs. A. (Audrey Jones), 136 Bluff Rd., Sandringham.

McKeen, Mrs. M. (Helen Venters), Carlingford, Epping.

McKenzie, Janet, 9 Orange Grove, Camberwell.

McKenzie, Mrs. M. (Heather Peden), 2071 Malvern Rd., East Malvern.

McLennan, Judy, 160 Whitehorse Rd., Balwyn.

Northey, Mrs. L (Lois Morwick), 13 Sunburst Ave., North Balwyn.

Orchard, Mrs. W. (Vivienne Bartlett), Wahroongo Cres., Glen Iris.

Perry, Kathleen, 416 Mont Albert Rd., Mont Albert.

Pettitt, Mavis, 317 Mont Albert Rd., Surrey Hills.

Ralton, Mrs. L. (Leila Wallace), 8 Harkin Ave., .Mentone.

Scott, Mrs. J. R. (Beryl Balfour), The Manse, Lilydale.

Sillitoe, Mrs. D. (Chloris Milne), 8 Garden St., Hampton.

Stavens, Mrs. E. (Francis Gough), 36 Hardy Ter., East Ivanhoe.

Thompson, Mrs. A. K. H. (Minnie Harding).

13 Hughendon Rd., East St. Kilda.

Williams, Mrs. H. M. (Helen Twaddell), The Boulevard, North Balwyn.

Whittaker, Elaine, Bank of N.S.W., Mansfield_

MELBOURNE BRANCH Financial Members, 1959 Brockmuller, Mr,. J. Butcher, Mrs. B. Russell, Miss J. Radford, Miss P. Donaldson, Miss M. Shearer, Mrs. B. Dale, Mrs. J. McMillan, Miss R. Grant, Miss A. Brenton, Mrs. R. Whitney, Mrs. J. Urquhart, Miss R. Howell, Miss K. McBain, Miss A. McGill, Mrs. M. Ross, Miss B. Bowring, Miss N. Cairstairs, Miss N. Stewart, IVIiss A. Hopkins, Miss H. Hooper, Mrs. L. Arnott, Mrs. D. Shann, Mrs. E. Kiel, Mrs. M. Saleh, Mrs. M. Tibbetts, Mrs. E. Pope, Miss F. Wilson, Miss K. Unmark, Mrs. E. McKenzie, Mrs. H. Thomson, Miss H. Bunworth, Miss J. Davies, Mrs. E. Woods, Mrs. M. Trickett, Miss P. Laidler. Mrs. M. Tavener, Mrs. M. Hessell, Miss P. Fitch, Mrs. J. Mann, Mrs. G. Milne, Miss P.

BITS AND PIECES Congratulations to Barbara Fargie, an Honours Bachelor of Science, on being awarded an Italian Government Scholarship for one year's post graduate work in Bacteriology, in Milan.

Robin Urquhart also had an outstanding year and represented the Emily McPherson College in the Housewife of Australia Competition. Robin won the Victorian award. She is at present a Dietitian at the Royal Melbourne.

Merran has finished her nursing and has been on a tour around Australia with some other friends. Jill has just commenced her nursing training at the Geelong Hospital.

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Jancis Russell has completed a Physiotherapy Course at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, while Mary Selle is sitting for her finals this year.

Barbara and Sandra Bedggood are continuing their studies in Interior Decorating at the Melbourne Technical School.

Marlene Metherall is a demonstrator for Marigny and travels most of Victoria in this capacity.

Elaine Wood is very interested in designing lingerie ; she should have good scope for this these days, while Carol Townsend is doing part time modelling.

Teaching has claimed quite a few : Faye Pope is at Toorak College, Judy Lindsay and Nola Longwell are Infant teaching in the Coburg district ; Pam Lilburne and Betty Arnoldt have completed a Physical Education course. Pam is at Moreland High School and Balwyn High School, while Betty is at Hampton High School — both girls trained groups for the M.C.C. Demonstration for Princess Alexandra.

On the Morongo staff we have Margaret Henderson, Pat Tymms, Leslie Gordon, Mary Brownhill, Marjorie Reeve, Mary Thomson (overseas leave), and Edith Leigh.

Congratulations to Diane Hill who has been successful in music and is now A.L.C.M., A.Mus.A. Madge Stephens is free lancing as a singer and is heard on radio and T.V., as well as being soloist in orchestral concerts.

In pharmacy Nancy Fewtrell, Nola Pettitt and Ann Worrall are continuing their studies. Jill Hazeldine, Jenny McKewan, Pat Evans and Margaret Carmichael are among those to complete finals in nursing. Susan Ingpen and June Hooper are at the Geelong Hospital. Norma Devine is theatre sister at the Geelong Hospital.

Barbara Manger and Kay Stallard are at the Women's Hospital and Helen Profitt is private nursing.

Anna McBain is waiting the results of her finals in medicine.

Heather Laird is at the University for a course in architectural draughtsmanship.

Jean Peel and Mollie Hopkinson have been doing very well in the prize sections of the handicraft with the C.W.A. Elizabeth Davies is back from New Zealand and has a position in Wagga.

Wendy McIntyre is also in Wagga in the Commonwealth Bank. here are still quite a few overseas or just returning : Barbara Wood has just arrived home, also Patricia Milne (McKay).

Margaret Neilson was home for about two months at Christmas and returned to London to a very interesting position.

Mary Thomson has had a wonderful time and will be on the sea for Christmas Day. Kathleen Badger is still with U.N.O. and has had some wonderful experiences in her position having been in London and the U.S.A., as well as on the continent. Doreen Cronk is still abroad and seems to find it easy to get really good jobs--.-she was one of the girls on the Australian Pavilion of the British Industries Fair.

There is a little article on Barbara Petras' life in Papua—she seems to be Barbara is having plenty of variety. home at the moment.

Dorothy McLelland has been at the Edinburgh Festival, which she found most interesting ; she intends to spend some weeks on the Continent and hopes to be home early in 1960.

Mary Thomson seems to be having a very busy time and will be spending Christmas on the water on her way back to Geelong. This letter, written in August, tells of some of her doings. " Since June I've not let the grass grow under my feet at all, especially as the weather has been so wonderful.

After our holiday in Ireland I spent ten days on the Isle of Man, then I returned through Chester, Worcester, Teckesbury, Gloucester and the Cotswolds, to London. Had another look at the Guard changing at Buckingham Palace, also

THE LUCERNIAN went to Hampton Court and the flowers were really beautiful. Returning through Bushy Park saw many deer and real Bambis.' I saw a presentation of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream ' in the open air theatre in Regent's Park — really superb—and one day went to Rochester, not knowing that the Duchess of Kent was to be at the Cathedral, so saw her arrive and leave the church and then fly off in a Royal Navy helicopter. She was dressed entirely in white except for black shoes and looked really lovely.

Left London on July 24th, flying from Lydd to Copenhagen. We crossed Sweden to Oslo and after two nights there, during which time we went three times to the Holmonkillen Ski Jump because we were attracted by the view from there over Oslo Fiord ; continued to Lillehammer, a winter ski-ing resort but very attractive in summer too, and so on to Elveseter from where we visited the glaciers.

Of course, we liked the fiords most of all and saw a great deal of the Sogne fiord on the way to Voss, then travelled beside and on the Hardanger fiord and over a rugged pass to Bergen. Two

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Norway is a most attractive country, the people bright and friendly and the food just superb."

Barbara Petras (Bossence) is home from Papua where her husband has founded a 70-bed native hospital.

Barbara and another woman were the first European wives to arrive in this area and travelled by a 58ft. flatbottomed boat. Unfortunately the hospital is situated in the centre of a swamp area where the soil will only grow bananas and pineapples, and supplies have to be flown in, making living costs very high as air freight is charged over and above the cost of the food. The European houses are built about four feet off the ground for ventilation and also on account of vermin and snakes.

Even so Barbara has had the unpleasant excitement of finding pythons in the house on two occasions. In the wet season 250 inches of rain falls. It is a constant fight to keep food edible, and clothes and shoes mildew rapidly.