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Vol. Z. No, 4.

DECEMBER, 1931

THE PORTICO FROM THE ARGUS CAMERA SUPPLEMENT

DEBUTANTES 1933.

Left to Right—Standing: M. Harding, L. Matthews, A. Storrer, D. Galbraith, H. Ferguson, J. Matheson, E. Blakiston.

Sitting: L. Tilley, C. Roebuck, D. Anderson, V. Bartlett, M. Purnell.

THE LUCF RNIA\ The MAGAZINE of the PRESBYTERIAN GIRLS' COLLEGE GEELONG.

Editress : HELEN McCULLOCH Editorial Committee : J. McADAM, M. RICHMOND, NANCY MUNRO, J. MANN, F. LEVY,

L. TWEEDDALE, D. WHITE.

Geelong : HENWOOI) & DANCEY, Printers, Ryrie Street

Contents.

Foreword . .

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Editorial . .

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Council Notes . . .

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House Notes . . .

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Boarders' Notes . . .

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Kindergarten Notes . . .

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School News . . .

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Old Collegians' Notes

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Contributions from Old Collegians . . . . 26 Parents' and Friends' Association . .

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In Memoriam . .

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Examination Successes . .

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Salvete and Valete

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Gifts to the School . . .

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Some Events of the Year . . .

Visits and Visitors . . .

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Original Contributions . . .

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Junior Column . . . .

Acknowledgments . .

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Office-Bearers The Head Mistress (Miss G. Pratt, M.A., Dip.Ed.), is the Patron of all School Clubs and Societies.

SENIOR PREFECT : J. Borwick.

SCHOOL PREFECTS : H. McCulloch, J. McAdam, Nancy Munro, Nellie Munro.

SCHOOL PROBATIONERS : A. McCallum, M. Simson, J. Mann.

HOUSE PROBATIONERS : S. McLean, J. Gordon, D. Notman.

SPORTS CAPTAIN : A. McCallum.

SPORTS COMMITTEE : A. McCallum, N. Stewart, H. McCulloch, J. McAdam, J. Borwick, I. Ayre, D. White, L. Jones.

ARDENS HOUSE : Captain, A. McCallum.

Vice-Captain, N. Stewart.

ROSLYN HOUSE : Captain, D. White.

Vice-Captain, L. Jones.

HARRIS HOUSE : Captain, J. Borwick.

Vice-Captain, I. Ayre.

LAWSON HOUSE : Captain, H. McCulloch.

Vice-Captain, J. McAdam.

LIBRARIANS : M. Northey, D. Notman.

CHRISTIAN UNION : President, M. Bell.

Secretary, J. Gordon.

Treasurer, M. Simson.

MUSEUM CURATORS : Miss Adam, Nellie Munro.

LEAGUE OF NATIONS UNION : Secretary, Nellie Munro.

President, Miss Hoban.

Treasurer, Nancy Munro.

Leaders, J. Borwick, M. Simson, Nellie Munro, Nancy Munro, A. McCallum.

LITERARY CLUB : President, H. McCulloch.

FORM CAPTAINS : Pass Sixth, J. Borwick.

Intermediate, M. Simson.

5.A., A. Simson.

J. Turner.

4th., R. Connery.

4.A., L. Clarke.

3rd„ Z. Hiddleston.

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Canberra, F.C.T., 20th November, 1933.

Dear Girls, The end of the school year draws near and many of you will be passing on to other duties and occupations.

Into these new avenues you will carry the inspiration and spirit of Morongo, and the happy memories of your school interests and associations.

What a fine influence a good school can exert !

Morongo stands in this category. Fine traditions have been established. The school can answer any test ; in games, sportsmanship, in study, earnestness and concentration ; in character, quality of soul, and strength of mind. Be proud of your school.

The Council sends its best wishes to all the scholars, whether leaving or returning, for a full measure of happiness and success in the true meaning of these words.

Yours sincerely, H. S. W. LAWSON, President, School Council.

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There are quite a number of prominent personalities to-clay who stoutly uphold the view that woman's place is in the home alone, and that the professions and the field of industry should be left clear for men.

"Man with the head, and woman with the heart; Man to command, and woman to obey."

Her Hitler— and many other public men have forcefully stated their objections to woman's invasion of industry. The female career, they hold, should 1)e an entirely domestic one, with the exception, perhaps, of nursing and school teaching. There is much to be said for such an argument.

The statement that the future of a whole nation depends on the quality of its homes and the women in them, is often quoted.

Home life should never be neglected, and it cannot be treated as too important.

But that the proper management of a home should be a woman's sole ambition is surely carrying the theory a little too far.

Hitler would probably regard the Victorian era as perfect in this respect. Then, the male element was alone apparent in

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the professions and industry. It was an unheard of thing for a woman of good birth to have the slightest knowledge of anything beyond her domestic duties. No doubt she performed these admirably, since her faculties had little else on which to. concentrate.

It is comparatively very few years since women first beg-an their great fight for equality with men, for liberty and the Their tenacious efforts right to vote. were rewarded with success, and to-day women hold many very important positions in industry, in professions and eVell politics.

Surely, it is slightly unfair of Hitler and his supporters to suggest any other name than pure coincidence for the fact that only recently have financial depressions and all the other troubles connected with trade and international relations, assumed such alarming proportions.

Are we to return to a state of society in which women are treated as mere brainless servants of man?

Surely not. This new age has brought so many advantages both to women themselves, and to society generally, that it can not but be recognised as beneficial by the greater mass of the population.

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It must surely be obvious to everyone that woman's work has become absolutely indispensable to industry. A withdrawal of all the women would bring about a terrible crisis. It would be impossible, even if we altogether ignore the frightful predicament in which thousands of women would be placed.

That industry, the professions and parliament really need the services of women is clearly shown by the hundreds they have absorbed in the past, and by the constant call for more.

Looking at the system from the woman's side, we see even more clearly how beneficial it is.

A definite occupation, by which she can always earn her own living, takes away from a girl that horrible feeling of dependence on someone else, of helplessness should she be left to face life's battles on her own. It is impossible for every girl to marry and have a husband, to keep her. The child of poor parents must be able to fight for herself. Very often she has to fight for younger brothers and sisters, or sick parents, as well. Why then should she be forbidden the work that is her livelihood, as much as it is that of any man ?

The effect that this independence and responsibility will have on the characters of the girls themselves is obviously a very good one. Instead of the pampered helpless and badly-educated females of half a century ago, we have a race of beings who, for intelligence, efficiency and determination, are the keen rivals of men. And who can dispute the advantage of this, at a time when qiick, alert minds, and a clear understanding of current problems and events are vitally necessary for the well being of the country ? Women, through their entry into the sphere of business, have learnt initiative and self-respect. Their minds are no

longer solely filled with trivialities, but are concerned with matters of worldwide importance. They are enabled to express themselves in intelligent, useful work, that is often of great worth to society. The new system gives a girl scope for ambition. She gains a feeling that perhaps she, by her own individual talents, not by the mere fact that she is a woman and therefore capable of running a home, but by her own special gifts, if great enough, may be able to do something great and worth while for her country or for the whole of mankind.

There are several women in the English parliament, and in many other spheres to-day, whose work is a shining example to the rest of their sex. This gives a girl something to live for, and dream about.

Also, a definite type of work, on which she must concentrate, will help to If well fill her life more completely. trained, a woman may be able, like a man, to get a great deal of pleasure out of her work. It will give her a definite interest in life, and will supply those bonds of duty or responsibility which are so necessary for true happiness.

A great many people hold the view that the carrying out of a man's job in the community renders a woman unfit for ever running a home well, or caring properly for children. This is probably right up to a certain point. The girl who from youth has concentrated on business, will at first, find it hard to adapt herself to domestic duties. But the very fact that she has had experience in the world outside her home, will give her a broader vision, a sense of proportion, and a greater understanding of human nature ; and these qualities she can bring to her aid in running her home, and especially in training her children, far better than she could otherwise have done.

The question often arises : Should girls of wealthy families go into business, thus

THE LuCERNIAN. perhaps filling positions that poorer girls need? This point has been much debated.

Economic theories go to prove that ultimately the rich girl is really rendering society a service by doing so, and that the community as a whole is so much better off. And who can blame the girl herself ?

She realizes the great advantages she is missing by remaining idle—advantages which poorer girls are forced to take. She is bored with inactivity and the petty round of social pleasures ; bored to tears

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with the life that Hitler advocates for all women, and which was the delight of our grandmothers.

Surely the taking up of a career by any girl cannot be bad or selfish ? If society is not enriched by the products of her activity ; if, perhaps, it really does suffer a little, as the critics say, then that loss is repaid a hundred fold on the moral side by the wonderful enrichment of women's minds, and the much greater happiness which their freer life and independence brings.

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Council Notes.

The writer wonders if those who read these notes, and perhaps he is not too egotistical in thinking that some will read them, have any real conception of what is involved in the organising and carrying on of a Public School. He has been intimately connected with Morongo since its inception and has been amazed at the many phases of a pupil's life that require thought and attention. The whole organisation centres round the Head Mistress.

Under her direction and supervision her efficient Staff till the soil and sow the seed to accord with the school curriculum.

But the training of the mind is only one phase of school life. The scholars, many of whom come to the school at a .tender age, are committed to the care of the Head Mistress. For the time, she takes the place of their mothers, and as such, exercises a firm, yet tender care over their lives.

She carefully watches the traits that each life develops and straightens the crooked ideas if they are manifested. Her constant endeavour is to become the friend of every child and to encourage each to confide in her. Each pupil has a different temperament.

Friendships have to be encouraged.

Doubtful habits have to be corrected.

Plans have to be prepared for girls'

leisure time and entertainment, both within and without the school. The Head Mistress knows that she is responsible to parents for the well being of their children. Most parents are frequently worried about their children. Imagine the task of being foster mother to all the pupils of Morongo ! It is a most unenviable task.

When these facts are realised it becomes apparent that in the matter of selecting a school for girls it is of vital importance that the character and ability of the Head Mistress should be the deciding factor.

Miss Pratt is abundantly blessed with qualities of head and heart, and the Council knows that the success of Morongo is directly traceable to her wonderful influence with the girls under her care. The writer receives many messages from parents who are overjoyed at the development of their children at Morongo.

The payment of fees at the present time is a sacrifice to many, but in reality the expenditure is a sound investment which will produce handsome dividends in the future lives of scholars. The world sadly needs cultured women, and it is to schools like Morongo that we must look for them.

The writer feels constrained to make this introduction Former pupils

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have realised their significence, but it is easy for girls at school to take things as a matter of course and not understand the real meaning of their education.

The hearts of their parents are • full of hope that their sacrifice will not be in vain. If girls would only realise the joy that their progress brings to ,their friends, and the disappointment that their failures bring, they would probably see their school life Progress and disin a different light. appointment do not only refer to the passing or failure at examination time, but also to the acquisition of unselfish natures.

Everyone connected with Morongo is proud of Sir Harry Lawson's association with it. He has given great service to his country for many years, and it was with delight that the Council heard of his \yell merited honour which His Majesty the King bestowed upon him.

He has been again elected President of the school.

The Council has endeavoured to arrange for visits by distinguished people to the school as an additional inspiration to the pupils. During the year addresses were given by Professor W. A. Osborne, Sir John Macfarland, the Chancellor of the University, Mr. R. K. \Vliately, of the Victorian Vocational and Child Guidance Centre ; Mr. M . M. Phillips, the Master in Equity ; Mr. Frank Tate, former Director of Education ; Mr. J. M. Balfour, the Chairman of the Dried Fruits' Board ; Miss Dorothy Canberra, the famous singer and an Old Collegian ; the Mayor and Mayoress of Geelong, Cr. and Mrs. E. A. McDonald ; Rev. Calvert Barber, Rev. John Mackenzie, of Toorak ; Mr. D. K. Picken, Master of Ormond College ; and Mr. W. Gray, Principal of P.L.C. Early in the year general regret was felt at the illness of Mr. J. H. McPhillimy, but happily he soon recovered. Mr_ McPhillimy, who has been the Chairman of the Council for some years, resigned from

that position, though he made it clear that he still intended to remain on the Council.

Following his resignation as Chairman, the following minute was placed on record :—"That this Council places on reco,rd its great appreciation of the services rendered to the College by Mr. J. H. McPhillimy, who from the inception of the school, has shown intense . interest in its affairs, has been wonderfully generous in its support, and who as Chairman of the Council for the past six years has wisely guided its business a ffairs. The Council in accepting his resignation as Chairman does so with reluctance and profound regret, and trusts that he may be long spared in health and strength to continue his association with the school." Dr. R. G. McPhee was appointed Chairman, and Mr. 0. C. Hearne, Vice-Chairman. The resignation of Rev. T. J. Riddle as a member of the Council was received with regret, and he was thanked for many kindnesses shown to the College.

Various valuable gifts in cash and kind have been made to the school during the year. Miss Pratt donated a beautifully carved board on which is inscribed an appreciation of the generosity of the many friends of Morongo. Mr. J. H. McPhillimy gave three carved Honour Boards for the inscription of the name of each year's Dux, Senior Prefect and pupils who have obtained University degrees. Another member of the Council donated a valuable electric wireless set, which enables the pupils to listen to educational addresses and entertaining broadcasts.

The Council cannot say too much in praise of Miss Pratt. They were gratified to learn that the Education Board of the Presbyterian Church had elected her a member of the Board. This is a distinct compliment, as Miss Pratt is the first lady member.

Morongo is now regarded as an approved school by the Education

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passing, the enrolment of pupils, which is greater than the previous year, is satisfactory, but there must be many parents, who, if they knew of the unique advantages of Morongo would gladly send their girls there. Old Collegians can do much to help their school by influencing people to select Morongo as the school for their daughters' education. The Council asks all former pupils and indeed present pupils as well, to lose no opportunity of securing new girls for Morongo. It has opportunities that no other Presbyterian Girls' school possesses. It will go ahead at the rate set by Old Collegians and others interested in it, and so the Council commends to the school's many friends the task of filling empty beds and ensuring a great future for Morongo.

Department, and as a result winners of State Scholarships can elect to be educated at our school.

Prior to this arrangement, Mr. J. A. Seitz, the Senior Inspector of the Department, made a thorough inspection of the school, and his report was highly complimentary, and gratifying to the Council.

The Council is again conscious of the fact that wonderful help and co-operation is being given by the Old Collegians' and the Parents' Associations. Not only have they given valuable scholarships. but they played an important part in the recent Continental Fair, by which 1500 was raised for the school. They are also cooperating in the Council's campaign to secure additional pupils. Considering the difficult period through which we are

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House Notes.

ARDENS. At the beginning of the year it was decided to re-appoint the house mistresses, Miss Adam being chosen for Ardens. We are grateful for the help and interest she has shown in house activities during the year. We are also grateful to Miss Booth, our former house mistress, for her keen interest in the house.

On the whole we have had a most successful year. In first term, the swimming sports were held, and we congratulate Lawson on being the winners for a second year. We are pleased to report that we have won the baseball and basket ball shields ; and are for another year the holders of the much coveted Margaret Shannon Memorial cup. We congratulate Lawson on their fine effort, in only losing the cup by a few points.

Although the house tennis matches have not been completed, they have been of a high standard, and we hope that next year an improvement will be shown on this year's tennis.

We wish to. congratulate Mona Farrell, a member of the house, on winning the senior running championship, and also other girls of the house who have gained positions in the school teams.

We wish also to congratulate the other houses on their good sportsmanship and keen competition throughout the year.

The following girls have won their house colours :— Baseball.—A. McCallum, N. Stewart, M. Farrell, M. Purnell Basket ball.—A. McCallum, I. Bond, M. Northey, M. Purnell, M. Farrell.

Tennis.—A. McCallum, D. Notman, M. Carmichael, M. Northey.

Running.—A. McCallum, M. Purnell, N. Stewart, M. Farrell, M. Pettitt.

Swimming.—I. Bond.

HARRIS. It was with much regret that we said "good-bye" to our house mistress, captain and many other senior girls at the

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end of last year. We were very pleased to welcome As house mistress, Miss McCrae, who has throughout the year shown great enthusiasm, for which we wish to express our thanks.

We started the year most successfully by winning the swimming sports and carrying off the swimming- shield. Congratulations to M. Meadows for winning the junior and school championship.

Each house has shown keen interest in both sport and work this year. We wish to congratulate Ardens on winning the baseball and basket ball shields, and the much coveted Margaret Shannon cup, and Lawson on winning the swimming shield.

In other branches of sport we have not been so successful. We wish to congratulate Ardens on winning the baseball and basket ball shields, also the Margaret Shannon Memorial cup. Congratulations to the senior and junior champion, and to our own, Gwenda Ives, for winning the preparatory championship.

Amongst the junior forms there have been inter-house debates where great enthusiasm has been shown. Each house has been selling "popular house" tickets for the Continental Fair. There has been keen rivalry amongst the girls.

We have just concluded our tennis matches, and are pleased to report that we have won the junior cup, while we offer our congratulations to Roslyn on winning- the senior cup.

The following girls received their house colours :— Baseball.—I. Ayre, M. Simson, J. Barlck.

Basket ball.—I. Ayre, M. Simson, W. Sinclair, J. Borwick.

Tennis.—I. Ayre, H. Heard, W. Simclair, J. Borwick.

Running.—I. Ayre, J. Borwick, A. Heard.

The house tennis has not yet been completed, and we still hope for success.

Lawson has shown much enthusiasm over the popular house competition, being held in connection with the forthcoming Contintental fair.

The house congratulates the following Lawson girls for winning their house colours :— Basket ball.—J. McAdam, Nancy Munro, Nellie Munro, F. Levy, A. Carnell, S. McLean, B. Christian.

Baseball.—S. McLean, F. Levy, Nancy Munro, J. McAdam, Nellie Munro.

Tennis.—F. Levy, J. McAdam.

Swimming.—H. McCulloch, A. Carnell, S. McLean, M. Meadows.

Running.—J. McAdam, H. McCulloch, Nellie Munro, A. Simson.

LAWSON. One of the new members of the staff, this year, was Miss Davies, the niece of the school president, Sir Harry Lawson. Our former house mistress, Miss McKay, resigned her post in favour of Miss Davies. Although we were very sorry to lose Miss McKay, we were very glad to welcome Miss Davies, and she has proved most helpful and enthusiastic throughout the year.

ROSLYN. This year, Roslyn house teams have been fairly successful.

In the swimming sports we came third in the house competition, the winners being Harris. In the the inter-house baseball_ our senior team was undefeated, but in the results of all the matches we came equal second.

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tennis, and coming second in the junior.

In basket ball and running we came fourth, and we congratulate '.\i-clens house upon winning both.the basket ball shield and the Margaret Shannon cup.

The house congratulates Jean Bennie and Rene Noble for gaining places in the school baseball team, and also Jean Bennie for gaining her school colours for basket ball.

In the house tennis, however, we were more successful, winning the senior

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Boarders' Notes.

Here we are again, happy as can be, Coining once more to greet you for 1933.

The Boarders this year lost no time in beginning- their activities for, on the first Saturday after we returned, we held a tennis tournament. The weather was quite warm, but the courts presented quite a. cool and attractive picture with lightly clad figures dashing about.

That evening, this year's new girls and staff, were introduced to school life by initiation, which if not quite so amusing for the present sufferers, ,was certainly entertaining for past ones.

After this successful beginning we endeavoured to hold some entertainment each week, and if nothing different was arranged, there was always dancing, ping-gong, or reading for those who had had too strenuous a week.

The next important item on our calendar was the swimming sports, which were on the 10th March These were a great success, it being a perfect day and the baths presenting quite a festive scene with the gaily coloured dresses of the spectators and the bathing gowns of the swimmers The boarders wish to congratulate the day girls, who had been practising so very earnestly every available moment, on managing to defeat them in the Boarders' v. Day Girls' race.

To return to our outings, we were present at a fete held at Mrs. Hick's home in

Geelong, and also at the Hermitage Pageant, which we enjoyed very much indeed. We would like to congratulate the Hermitage on the success of their pageant.

We were lucky enough to hear .Tohn Brownlee again when he came to Geelong, some of us having also been to his This time his assistconcert last year. . ing artists were Rita Miller, Raymond Lambert, Allan Eddy, and Christine and Dulcie Brownlee. The concert was made doubly enjoyable, for John Brownlee and Rita Miller, dressed for the parts, gave scenes from the opera Rigoletto.

Following- this entertainment we held a very enjoyable dance, given in aid of charity.

Our guests were the prefects and senior pupils of Geelong College.

Miss Pratt and the house prefects were the hostesses of the evening.

The school play was the next event.This year the play chosen vas "Tilly of Bloomsbury," and, by the warm congratulations the performers received, I think the audience enjoyed it as much as we did ourselves.

This, and the Hermitage play, "Wedding Bells," also a great success, were the two dramatic performances we went to during second term. These were not the final pleasures we enjoyed that term.

We were invited to the Grammar to hear

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Steuart Wilson,_ who gave us a delightful hour of folk songs and the stories on which they were based.

the "Dynasts," which \ vas splendidly performed by the greater part of the school.

Then on the Saturday one of the great events of the year, the annual sports was held. This year the boarders once again came to the fore, and regained their prestige of first term by winning the By some Boarders' v. Day Girls' race. mishap, which doubtless the day girls will be able to explain, they unfortunately dropped their flag, but cheer up, better luck next time day girls !

Third term, perhaps the most lively term for the boarders, commenced with Hobby Day, on which day the parents and friends of the school came out to see the different hobbies that the girls had worked at in their spare time.

There were also some items given, including physical culture, a junior play, and class singing.

Our outings during third term commenced with the annual concert of the choir of Geelong College Old Collegians.

As we had enjoyed this entertainment very much last year, we were looking forward to this one, and as previously we were not disappointed.

We again visited the College for the present pupils "Mystery Night," which was very thrilling and entertaining.

We must not forget to mention one very full week-end that we had. On the Friday we were out to the Grammar for

The annual service given on the Sunday after every sports day, was the last event of an eventful week-end.

At the fete held this term the ice-cream stall was well patronised by boarders, while the Boarders' picnic to Point Lonsdale was thoroughly- enjoyed by all.

High tea brought the Boarders' entertainments for the year to an end. It was a great finish to a very full and enjoyable year, and we just want one question answered—who said a boarder's life was dull?

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Kindergarten Notes.

At the kindergarten this year we have seventeen children. Our three new ones are Ruth McMaster, Margaret Burnside, and Nancy Wallace. We are having a good time at the kindergarten. We have a swing, a sand tray, and a big tree. We each have little gardens of our own.

We made many things. We put some of the things we made in the Hobbies Exhibition at big Morongo. Some people made egg cosies and little baskets and We also made matchserviette rings. box furniture and things.

We have a lot of flowers in our gardens. On our walls we have many

pretty pictures, and we know many beautiful songs. Mr. Dickins made us a lovely book case, and we would like to thank him very much. We would also like to 1:.ank Mr. P. Neilson for fixing. our radiator and pegs, and Mr. D. Neilson for giving us seedlings and taking us home in his car. Mrs. Simson has been kind too, for she gave us the pictures we now have in our dining room. We like them very much indeed.

We hope we will see you all at our Christmas tree, which will be soon.

Love from THE KINDERS.

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One day, when the wood folk were getting tired of winter, they said, "We shall all go and wake the Spring Queen and she will make the woods gay and sunny."

So the rabbits ran, the birds flew, and the squirrels ran too. The sun was just One of the bunnies rising in the east. was white all over, and the other one was brown with a white vest.

The Spring Queen had a wreath of flowers in her hair, and she was nestled in a bed of snow. The nearest tree to the Spring Queen had a very thick trunk, and by it was a little robin. The trees were still bare, and snow lay thick on the ground. The Spring Queen had a pale face, and her hair was pale too.

She had been lying in her snow bed f a long time when she heard a little whisper in her ear say, "Wake up, clear Spring Queen !" So she woke up and ran through the woods, and wherever she went flowers sprang up, and wherever she went the sun shone and the birds sang.

She staved and played with the animals and wood folk till summer came.

JEAN BULL (8 years).

One day as I was walking, I met a friend of mine, And we two started talking About the weather fine.

We talked about the pretty flowers, And fountains sprinkling lovely showers, And fairies dressed in shining gold, With pretty fairy wings that fold.

By JOAN BULL (Aged 8).

Soft, sweet music floats around, And it never falls to ground, But floats above you while you sleep, When fairies come to have a peep.

By M. COPPLESTONE (Aged 7).

The doggie, he says "Bow-wow," The moo-cow, she says "Moo," But my little baby brother Just says "Goo-goo-goo!"

By M. HENDERSON (Aged 7).

THE BLUE BIRD'S SONG. I saw a little blue bird Sitting in a tree; 0, sing little blue bird, Sing to me !

By PAT FIELD (Aged 6 ).

FLOWERS IN THE GARDEN. I love the little flowers, All in their garden beds, I love to see them nodding Their bright and pretty heads.

By PAT FIELD (Aged 6).

THE SPRING MORNING. Buttercups and daisies, Modest violets too, Are shining in the morninz light, All wet with silver dew.

By JOAN BARTLE (Aged 7).

I have a little fairy dress, Of blue and glistening silver; It has a little frilly skirt, Like ripples on a river.

By MARGARET COPPLESTONE (Aged 7).

I have a little parrot, His name is Ginger Mick, And every time I talk to him, He does a little trick.

By JOAN BARTLE (Aged 7).

There was a young man from old Spain, Who was going for a walk in the rain, When his naughty old goat, Chewed up his new coat, Which vexed that young man from old Spain!

By M. HENDERSON (Aged 7).

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School News.

STAFF. At the end of last year we were very sorry to lose several members of the staff : Miss Nicholson, Miss McCullough, Miss Cooper, Miss Chenerey, Miss Lancaster and Miss Paling. The latter has gone to Europe, and throughout the year has kept in constant touch with the school. We have been most interested and entertained by her varied and amusing experiences. We want to congratulate Miss Paling on obtaining a Diploma at the Sorbonne.

This year we have seven new mistresses filling their places : Miss Dunoon, Miss Adam, Miss Davies, Miss Park, Miss Stewart, Miss McCrae, and Miss Enid Wilson, who was head prefect in 1931. We were pleased to welcome Miss Dunoon, who was head of the Morongo staff in 1929. :o:

PREFECTS' NOTES. There has, this year, been an increase in the number of girls compared with last have number. The girls year 's shown keen enthusiasm, and under the efficient supervision of the staff, have carried out their work successfully. As always, the Council, the Old Collegians and Parents' and Friends' Associations have been stalwart supporters of the life of our school.

Two of last year's prefects, jessy Borwick, who has been chosen head prefect, and Margaret Bell, returned this year.

We were all very sorry when Margaret, owing to the death of her mother, left school at the end of first term.

Four other girls were chosen to be school prefects, Helen McCulloch, Nancy

Munro, Nellie Munro and Jessie McAdam. These have admirably discharged their duties throughout the year.

The probationers, chosen by the vote of the school, are Margaret Simson, Joyce Mann and Alison McCallum.

Dorothy Notman, Shirley. McLean and jean Gordon were made house probationers. Dorothy, with the help of Marjorie Northey, has done very good work as Librarian.

During first term the staff accepted a challenge to a basket ball match. Thus a big crowd gathered to witness the spectacular contest between Staff and Prefects. With Miss Adam and Jean Bennie as umpires, the victory was eventually gained by the Staff.

We now wish to thank Miss Pratt and members of the staff for the untiring interest they have taken in the girls throughout the year.

We wish the prefects of next year the very best of luck in their office, knowing that in all things they will always dc, their utmost for Morongo.

JESSE' BORWICK, Head Prefect.

CHRISTIAN UNION. We began our Christian Union meetings this year with a general' meeting, at which the following were elected as office-bearers for 1933 : President—Margaret Bell.

Secretary—jean Gordon.

Treasurer—Margaret Simson.

Owing to the large membership, it was decided to increase the number of study circles to six, three junior and three senior circles.

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caused the Jews in Spain to suffer great persecution, and this eventually led to the decline of that country.

Every alternate Wednesday the different groups held interesting and helpful meetings, and enjoyed the talks and discussions..

In making a contrast between the history of the fourteenth century and that of the twentieth, the speaker drew our attention to the fact that the same measures which were taken against the Jews of Spain in the early centuries, were being repeated against the people of the same denomination in Germany at the present day.

We were very unfortunate in losing our president, Margaret Bell, who left us at the end of first term. We did not' elect another president, but left the work in the hands of the treasurer and secretary.

During the year we had a number .of interesting visitors, who addressed the meeting of the combined groups of our branch.

We desire to thank Mr. D. F. Griffiths, the Rev. J. H. McMasters, and Rev. T. J. Riddle, the speakers, who gave us very interesting addresses which were much appreciated, and also our circle leaders, Miss Pratt, Miss Booth, Miss Hoban, Miss Wilson, Miss Dunoon and Miss Adam. :o: MR. GRIFFITHS.

The members of the Christian Union are greatly indebted to Mr. Griffiths, who again showed his interest in our work, by coming out to Morongo, on July 10th, to address the senior girls.

In making brief reference to the subject on which he spoke when he ,last visited us, Mr. Griffiths said that it was only by that text, "Into the heart of every man, should come the Spirit of Jesus Christ," would be found a solution to the world's troubles.

In the course of his address, Mr. Griffiths made reference to the Inquisition of Spain, whose leader was Torquenada, an influential friar. This inquisition, during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries

Mr. Griffiths prophesied that if the wiser thinking men of Germany do not quickly act in some way, against those measures, Germany will find herself entering the same trap as Spain.

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The members of the Christian Union were very pleased to welcome Rev. J. H. McMaster, of St. George's Church, who came and spoke to us.

He read to us, from Revelations, a few verses describing how John told the people that an Anti-Christ, who could be distinguished by the number six hundred and sixty-six, would be coming to the earth, and would try to stamp out Christianity.

Many people have had theories as to who this Anti-christ is, and by various ways it has been shown that many famous names have, in some way, reached six hundred and sixty-six, such men as the present Pope, Mussolini and Napoleon have been suggested, as having the mark of the beast, but Mr. McMaster himself believed that John. was really alluding to Nero, for he wrote the book to help his people, and as Nero was persecuting the Christians at that time, if Nero's name had been mentioned as this beast ; it _ would have been fatal to

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the Christians. He showed us how the name Nero, taking letters as figures and written in the Greek form, added up to six hundred and sixty-six.

There seems no doubt that he was the man, alluded to by John, who bore the mark of the beast, that is, number six hundred and sixty-six.

Mr. McMaster said that the Christian religion was always being challenged, and it survived that ordeal, so we ourselves must uphold the standard set by the early Christians, and follow the principles set by the Bible.

This was a very thought-provoking address, and eye were greatly interested in the subject chosen by the speaker.

CAMERA CLUB. During the year, Mr. Porter and Mr. Allen have been untiring- in their efforts to instruct us on the subject of photography. By means of cinematograph displays of test cricket and swimming, together with educational films, the interest of the members has been maintained.

Interest was also awakened by means of a competition in which alertness in discovering faults in snapshots was the essential factor, and great intelligence was shown in constructing a perfect photo. Heather McKenzie was the winner of the competition, while several girls tied for second place.

Practical work added greatly to the interest of the subject, and our sincere thanks are due to the instructors for the patience and interest they have shown throughout the year.

REV. T. J. RIDDLE.

During the second term, the members of the Christian Union were very glad to have a visit from the Rev. T. J. Riddle', who is always greatly interested in the work of the school, having been at one time, a member of the Council.

Mr. Riddle took, as the theme of his talk, "How great things have arisen from small things." He then told us about the Moravian brethren, a small body of people who were earnest followers of their God and had received the spirit of God into their hearts. They were very pious and were not content with having just a certain number of services a week, but held them every clay, beginning early in the morning and ending late at night.

When they began they were only a small group, but their teaching spread and their ranks increased. Their faith and service spread to many different parts, and today many missionaries are needed to carry on the work begun by these Moravian brethren so many years ago.

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SCHOOL CHARITIES. As in former years, the girls took an active interest in the various charitable appeals, and thus attempted to help alleviate the distress in this city.

During first and second terms, the girls devoted their spare time and energy to making articles of clothing. The result was that a large number of attractively knitted garments were sent to the Free Kindergartens.

In second term the seniors organised a very successful dance, by which they raised i2/9/-. Some of the forms made various efforts, and collected another £1/1/-. A cheque for i5 was donated to the Geelong Unemployed Boy's Centre.

In response to the appeal for soap and jam for the Geelong Hospital, we donated fifty jars of jam and fifty cakes of soap.

THE LliCERNiAN. DRAMATIC NOTES. This year, as Miss Haase has been abroad, her place has been taken by Miss McLean.

After much controversy, we decided to give for our annual dramatic performance Ian Hay's well-known light-hearted comedy, "Tilly of Bloomsbury."

The selection of the cast proved a difficult problem, but the following were finally agreed upon Abel Mainwaring, M.P. Margaret Simson Heather McKenzie Milroy Meg Carmichael Sylvia Mainwaring Enid Wilson Lady Marian Mainwaring Rev. Adrian Rylands Nellie Munro Constance Darner Jessie Borwick Helen McCulloch Richard Mainwaring Jean Venters Tilly Welwyn Marion McKinnon Percy Welwyn Mary Allen Amelia Welwyn Grandma Banks Mollie Richmond Alison Simson Mr. Metha Ram Isobel Parker Mrs. Welwyn Lucius Welwyn Shirley McLean Mr. Stillbottle Jessie McAdam Heather Chisholm Mr. Pumpherston Then followed a terni of really hard work. However, we got much amusement from the delightful humour of the play during our frequent rehearsals.

Our next difficulty was in obtaining suitable costumes for the various players, and we are very grateful to the people who lent us clothes.

The performance was given in the new Hall of Honour, in Geelong, and we were most fortunate in being able to have two rehearsals in the hall before the actual performance.

On Saturday night, August 12th, a very large audience showed their appreciation

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of the humour which is so predominant in the play, by their frequent applause.

Much of the success of the play was due to the producer, Miss McLean, and we wish to thank her for her untiring efforts We desire to thank all those friends who so kindly lent costumes and furniture or other properties, and also all others who helped to make the play a success.

GUIDE, NOTES. Miss Nicholson's place as captain of the 5th Geelong Company has been taken by Miss Wilson.

As the number of Guides has increased there are now four Patrols, the Kookaburra, Kingfisher, Holly and Rosella.

The Patrol Leaders and Seconds have been responsible for a great deal of the administrative work of the Company, and have kept the requisition, roll and record books, as the Company has no Lieutenant.

We began the year by revising Tenderfoot test work for the benefit of the five recruits, and when they had been enrolled by our District Commissioner, Miss McKellar, we started second class test work.

The Company is very grateful to Miss Ruth Purnell and our Divisional Commissioner, Miss Edith Purnell, who have come out to Morongo to test our work.

Exhibits sent by the Company to the Geelong Hobbies Exhibition, included fancy work, knitting, leather work, scrap books, stamp albums, papier mache, and four Diplomas of Merit were gained by Margaret Simson, Dorothy Notman, Jean Rowe and Margaret Pettitt.

Six Guides are to go to the Guide Camp at Ocean Grove, in January, with our Captain, and we wish them "Good Camping."

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BROWNIE NOTES. We have had a ver \- happy time at Brownies this year with Miss Booth as our Brown Owl, and Miss Pettitt as our TO W11 y Owl. We have three sixes, the Pixies with Lorna Clarke as their leader, the Imps with Alison Robley, and the Elves with Morva Long.

Quite a large number of little people have been enrolled this year, and the three sixes are nearly full. Several Brownies are trying to get their golden bar, and so have to work very hard. When we get our golden hand and wings we can fly up to Guides.

On October 7th, many of our Brownies went to the hobby exhibition at the Davidson Hall, and gave a short display of how to set a table.

The little semaphore Brownies that we made, received a special prize.

We hope that more little people will be joining Brownies next year, and we can assure them that they will have a very happy time.

TORVA. LONG ALISON ROBLEY LORNA CLARKE

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LEAGUE OF NATIONS NOTES Under the enthusiastic guidance of Miss Hoban, the branch of the . junior League of Nations has proved to be one of the most popular societies of the school during the past year. The greatly increased membership enabled us to handle successfully the subject allotted to us for the annual exhibition held on August 18th, at the Green Mill, Melbourne.

The thought of changing from representing a member of the league, to illustrating some of the work of the league, damped our enthusiasm considerably, but with Miss Hoban as our leader, we were given no time for thinking of giving up. The subject "Peace throughout the Ages," was illustrated by means of a pyramid consisting of five steps representing successive stages in the evolution of peace.

The base step representing "Peace. before Christendom," during the period 1000 B.C. to 1 A.D., was ably constructed under the direction of Margaret Simson.

This led to the century 1 A.D. to 1000 (luring which time peace was sought through the medium - of Christianity.

With Nancy Munro as leader, the second step of the pyramid was formed. A capable leader for the period of Dreamers and Planners, 1000 to 1800 was found in Jessy Borwick, who by means of artistic drawings of famous men, framed the third step.

The century of attempts, lasting from 1800 to 1900 formed the fourth step. A leader for this tier was found in Nellie Munro. The century of Hope, which beg-an in 1900, represented the topmost tier of the pyramid. Alison McCallum was the leader for this step.

To crown our efforts a model of the profile of the League of Nations Buildings was attached to the Apex of the Pyramid, and with this the representation of "Peace throughout the Ages" was completed. :0:

LIBRARY NOTES. Each year has seen the addition of many new books to the library, so that this year we have felt the need for more accommodation.

The most notable feature of the library news is the large number of new

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THE LUCERNIAN. books that the school and people interested in the school have presented.

We desire to thank Miss Pratt, who has presented "Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard," by Eleanor Farjeon, "T. Tembaron," by Frances Hodgson Burnett, and "Joseph Vance," by William de Morgan.

On his voyage to the East Indies and Hong Kong, Mr. Badger collected many interesting books, which he very. kindly presented to the library on his. return.

"Thinking Black," by D. Crawford, F.R.G.S., "Java," by J.. F. Scheltema, M.A., "Congo Life and Jung-le Stories;"

by Rev. John A. Week's ; "Mary SlessOr of Cahabar," by W. P. Livingstone ; and the "Story of the Labrador Doctor," by Wilfred Thomas Grenfell.

We also wish to thank Nellie Munro for the "Human Pedagogue," by Jennings; Mr. King for "The Riviera of the Carniche Road," by Sir Frederic Treves ; Mr. Croll for "Open Road of Victoria" ; Senator Elliot for the beautiful bo.ok entitled "The Wonders 'of Italy" ; and Jessie Gibson for her donation of 4 with which we are going to purchase some new books. This year the number of members has shown a decrease, but we have had forty-six members altogether, thirty-five of whom are boarders. From the subscriptions, which is one shilling a. term for each member, we have been able to buy many good novels such as `Dark Rosalin,". by Marjorie Bowen; "The Talking Horse," by Rafael Sabitini; "Gold Ashes in Dust," by Ion. L. Idriess ; "Chaytors," by Adrian Alin ;ton ; "Visitors to Hugo," and "Young and Secret," by A. G. Rosman.

If there are any girls who have books which they think would be suitable, and for which they have no further use, would they please donate them to the library?

LITERARY CLUB NOTES This year the usual school debating society was replaced by a literary club, which met every second Wednesday, at dinner hour. Helen McCulloch was appointed president of the club, and Miss McCrae and Miss Wilson were its patrons throughout the year. A number of meetings were spent in reading interesting passages from various books. Of these, parts from "San Michele" and "The Good Companions" proved the most popular, while Rupert Brooke was the most appreciated of the modern poets we studi eel.

At two of the meetings we arranged for speeches to be made by some of the members. These took the form of Small debates, one girl taking the affirmative and one the negative side of various problems. For instance Jessie McAdam gave a spirited denunciation of modern "jazz" music, and 'its demoralizing effects, while Faith LeVy 'endeavoured to support it, bringing in her gramophone and several records to help in . its defence—makingJazz speak for itself, as it were.

The questicin of whether homework should, or should not be abolished was debated by the twins—Nellie • and Nancy Munro ; while •joyce Mann's approval of the modern tendency to wear less clothes was disputed hotly by Helen McCulloch.

Later in the Year, the time set aside for meetings of the literary club, vas used for rehearsals of a play written by two of its members, and proidUced in aid of the "Lucernian."

:o: MUSEUM NOTES. Although the museum has received most interesting gifts this year, very few of these have been given by present

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The curators are very grateful for the interesting gifts left us, by the late Mr. W. V. Pratt. They include a piece of the first cable laid under the Atlantic, and various native weapons, namely the Koojerang, Wallah, Wang-ins, Marriwan and Bamerook.

We also thank Mr. Badger for the keen interest he took in the museum, when he was travelling. His gifts include a model of a Chinese fisherman, two rice pots, two pairs of Chinese shoes and clever Batiki work, showing two evil spirits.

Our thanks are due to Miss Marjorie Richmond for presenting to us, a Catamaran from the New Hebrides.

It is with pleasure that we note the interest shown by two Old Collegians, by their generous gifts, Miss G. Wynn presenting a fishing boat from Java, and Miss J. Gibson, a collection of fossils.

These fossils were found in a limestone quarry in Gippsland, and include mollusc shells and starfish and are remarkably good specimens.

The gifts presented by present girls include, a collection of medals given by Morva Long, an interesting collection of shells from West Australia, New Caledonia and New Guinea, from Verna Robley, a cotton pod given by Jessie Mossop, a specimen of starfish, presented by Freda Dunn, and a collection of precious, stones and crystal given by Nellie Munro.

The museum is urgently in need of new cases for exhibits.

Many of the larger gifts have had to be placed outside the cases where they are liable to be damaged by dust.

The curators suggest that next year's efforts be directed towards this end, so that we may adequately house the gifts that interested friends send us.

The shield for 1933 has been awarded to Joyce Mann for a collection of prints of the early days of Geelong.

SPORTS NOTES On the whole this year the school teams have been very successful.

The house matches have also been keenly contested many hard exciting matches having been witnessed.

The swimming sports were enthusiastically competed, the shield going to Lawson, whom we all congratulate.

Only one baseball match was played this year, against Ballarat Grammar, victory going to Grammar. Our team this year has been handicapped by our baseball oval, which is suffering from the dry weather. We hope next year, better conditions will favour our team.

We congratulate our basket ball team on their high standard of play and enthusiasm throughout the season.

Our tennis this year has shown a marked improvement, especially during the last term. At the end of second term some members of the school four represented Morongo in the schoolgirls' championships at Kooyong. Although they were not victorious, we are sure that they have benefited by their experience. We hope that next year, our tennis team will have an even higher standard than it has had this year. We congratulate the team on winning all their matches with the exception of the last match when the victory went to Warwick.

The annual sports were held on Saturday, 21st October.

Ardens being- the winners for the second year of the Margaret Shannon Memorial cup. We wish to congratulate also the three champions, Mona Farrell, Jean McPhee, and Gwenda Ives.

50 yards, under 11—N. Cameron, 1; P. Elvins, 2.

Sack race (junior)—J. Price, 1; J. Looker, 2 ; E. Ebbot, 3. 75 yards prep. championship—G. Ives, 1; N. Sutherland, 2; D. Batten, 3. Sack race (senior)—N. Stewart, 1; M. Farrell, 2; D. White, 3.

Egg and Spoon (junior)—J. Price, 1; M. Brownhill, 2; F.

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Pettit, 1; M. Simson, 2; D. Lawton, 3. InterHouse flag race (junior)-Lawson, 1; Harris, 2; Roslyn, 3. 100 yards senior championship -M. Farrell, 1; I. Ayre, 2; N. Stewart, 3.

Skipping, prep. championship-G. Ives, 1; R. 100 yards junior Connery, 2; J. Davies, 3.

Championship-J. McPhee, 1; M. Meadows, 2; Skipping, senior championshipJ. Price, 3.

M. Farrell, 1; J. Borwick, 2; N. Stewart, 3.

Sack race, (kindergarten)-J. Bull, 1; S. J. Boarders v. Day Dickens, 2; I. Arnott, 3.

Sack race (prep.)-L. tiirts-Boarders, 1.

Clarke, 1; R. Connery, 2; M. Long, 3. Needle and thread (senior)-J. Bennie, 1; I. Ayre, 2; 50 yards, under 10-M. M. McKinnon, 3.

Robinson, 1; J. Berryman, 2; J. Bartle, 3.

Inter-house flag race (senior)-Ardens, 1; Needle and Lawson and Harris, equal 2. thread (junior)-B. Dunstan and F. Plain, 1,: M. Meadows and A. Simson, 2; J. Looker and 75 yards, senior championship E. Ross, 3.

I. Ayre and M. Farrell, equal 1; J. Bennie, 3.

75 yards, junior championship-J. Price, 1; F. 50 yards, prep.

Higgins, 2; J. McPhee, 3. championship-G. Ives, 1; D. Batten, 2; R. Connery, 3. House crocodile-Lawson, 1; Blind drive, juniorHarris, 2; Ardens, 3.

R. Hagger and E. Ebbot, 1; D. Morris and J. Richmond, 2; F. Dunn and N. White, 3. Blind drive (senior)-H. McKenzie and F. McKenzie, 1; L. Tweeddale and J. Venters, 2; M. Simson and G. Parish, 3.

Potato race, prep.

-G. Ives, 1; M. Shirra, 2; R. Connery, 3.

Siamese race, open-J. McAdam and N. Munro, 1; A. Simson and M. Meadows, 2; A. McCallum and M. Purnell, 3. Potato race, (kindergarten)-M. Robinson, 1; H. Purnell, 2; J. Bull, 3. Three-legged (junior)-G. Ives and F. Higgins, 1; J. Price and C. Buchanan, 2; M. Meadows and A. Simson, 3.

Threelegged (senior)-M. Farrell and N. Stewart, 1; F. McKenzie and H. McKenzie, 2; J. McAdam and H. McCulloch, 3. Skipping (junior championship)-M. Meadows, 1; J. McPhee, 2; J. Price, 3.

75 yards, under 13-G. Ives, 1; N. Sutherland, 2; R. Connery, 3. 30 yards under 7-M. Barber, 1; P. Field, 2; R. McMaster, 3. Inter-house ball passing-Ardens, 1; Roslyn, 2. Leader ball--Lawson, 1; Ardens, 2.

Egg and spoon (prep.)-N. Cameron, 1; G. Ives, 2; R. Connery. 3.

Potato race (junior)-E. Ebbot, 1; F. Dunn, 2; R. Noble, 3. Potato race (senior)-A. McCallum, 1; J. Bennie, 2; N. Munro, 3.

Egg and spoon (kindergarten)-H. Purnell, 1; M. Neilson, 2; J. Arnott, 3.

Obstacle race, open-N. Munro, 1; M. Carmichael, 2; D. Notman, 3.

Open race-I. Ayre, 1; M. Farrell, 2; N. Stewart, 3. 100 yards, senior handicap-I.

75 yards junior handicap-J. Price, 1; J. McPhee, 2; M. Basket ball throwing (senior Meadows, 3. championship)-M. Farrell, 1; M. Purnell, 2; M. Pettitt, 3. Junior championship-M. Prep.

Allen, 1; J. Looker, 2; R. Hagger, 3. championship-G. Hagger, 1; B. Batten, 2; R. Connery, 3. Baseball throwing (senior championship)-S. McLean, 1; I. Ayre, 2; J. Junior championship-I. Noble, Bennie, 3.

1; H. Chisholm, 2; J. McPhee, 3. Prep. championship-D. Batten, 1; R. Connery, 2; N. Sutherland, 3.

Ayre, 1; M. Farrell, 2; V. Curry, 3.

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M. Northey-As centre is very quick on lhe bounce. Plays a very good game.

J. Bennie- -\n excellent attack wing.

Very quick in all her movements.

Nancy Munro-Plays a steady game as • goal, and shows good team work.

Nellie Munro-A steady player Eroaling.

Greatly improved towards end of season.

J. Borwick-As defence wing is a keen player, and captained her team well throughout the year.

I. Ayre-A strong- defence, showed marked improvement in her play.

M. Farrell-Played very consistently, and worked in well with other defence. :o:

SWIMMING SPORTS, 1933.

This year we were very fortunate in having good weather for our swimming sportS. It was very hot, and the noncompetitors envied the swimmers.

The baths were considerably brightened by the coloured flags and flowing ribbons displayed by the supporters of the various houses. Much amusement was caused by the balloon race, the vain attempts of the various competitors to burst their balloons were enjoyed by everyone. Another novelty this year in our sports was a side-stroke race.

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The day girls were again victorious over the boarders' swimming team, winning by over a lap, much to the delight of the day girl supporters.

The school championship was won by Marjorie Meadows, and the house swimming cup wa,s won by Lawson, with Harris second, and Roslyn and Ardens third and fourth.

We wish to thank all those members of the staff who helped to make the afternoon pass off smoothly.

Our thanks are also due to Mrs. Blakiston for judging the diving event.

Following are the results :— Egg and spoon (seniors)—H. McCulloch, 1; M. Martin, 2; J. Mann, 3. Diving—G. Blakiston, 1; D. White, 2; J. Price, 3. Long Dive— A. Carnell, 1; A. Mann and R. Connery, equal 2; S. McLean, 3. 40 yards (under 14)—M. Meadows, 1; G. Blakiston, 2; A. Carnell, 3. 50 yards (over 14)—S. McLean, 1; D. White, 2;

D. Notman, 3.

Back Stroke (juniors)—M. Meadows, 1; B. Eaton, 2; G. Ives, 3.

Junior Championship—M. Meadows, 1; A. Carnell, 2; G. Blakiston, 3. House Relay—Lawson House, 1; Harris House, 2; Roslyn House, 3. Beginners' race—D. Trembath, 1; N. Cameron, 2; M. Allen, 3.

Breast Stroke (seniors)—J. Reid, 1; E. Buchanan, 2; M. Martin, 3. Open race—M. Meadows, 1; S. McLean, 2; G. Blakiston, 3.

Egg and spoon (juniors)—A. Simson, 1; A. Carnell, 2; N. Sutherland, 3.

House Championship—M. Meadows, 1; S. McLean, 2; D. White, 3. Under 12—G. Ives, 1; M. McKinay, 2; N. Sutherland, 3.

House Crocodile—Lawson House, 1; Ardens House, 2; Harris House, 3. Under 13—B. Eaton, and D. Batten, equal 1; H. Sutcliffe, 3. Balloon race—S. McLean, 1; J. Price, 2; B. Dunstan, Boarders v. Day Girls—Day Girls. Back 3.

Stroke (senior)—H. McCulloch, 1; S. McLean, 2; J. Mann, 3.

Breast Stroke (junior)—G. Ives, 1; G. Blakiston, 2; M. Meadows, 3. Old Collegians' race—L. Madden, 1; E. Blakiston, 2; D. Glover, 3. Side Stroke—S. McLean, 1; M. Simson, 2; H. McCulloch, 3.

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Old Collegians' Association.

President : Miss Edith Leigh.

Vice-Presidents : Mrs. Ingpen, Miss Gladys Wynn.

Committee : Mrs. Batten, Misses M. Bradley, M. Gordon, E. Wilson, M. Blakiston, G. Purnell, G. Morgan, D. Anderson, M. Harding.

Treasurer : Miss G. Dancey.

Secretary : Miss Mollie Shirra.

The annual re-union of the association was held at Mack's Hotel, on Saturday, 21st October, when there was a more representative gathering of Old Collegians than usual, owing to the fact that the annual Morongo sports were held in the afternoon.

Miss Pratt and representatives from the school council and Geelong Old Grammarians Association were our guests at

dinner, the representatives from the Melbourne P.L.C. Old Collegians' Association being absent owing to illness.

Miss Edith Leigh presided at the business meeting held after dinner, when the annual balance-sheet and report were read and confirmed, and various matters of interest to the association were discussed.

As a preface to the report, reference was made to the death of Miss A. C. Harris, the founder and Principal of the Newtown Ladies' College. We know that it pleased Miss Harris greatly to know that the A. C. Harris_prize was given annually by the Old Collegians, and we hope that her work and memory will be perpetuated in this way.

The envelopes issued to members at last re-union for the receipt of spare

THE LUCERNIA1\ coins were opened, and the contents given to the scholarship fund.

The £75 necessary to maintain our scholarships for a second year is in hand.

The school service was held in St. David's Church, on Sunday, October 22nd, when the school captain conducted the service, and the Right Reverend D. A. Cameron, M.A., gave the address. An Old Collegians' choir, trained by Mr. and Mrs. Blakiston, filled the choir stalls.

The annual "At Home" was held on Twelve June 9th, at the Corio Club. debutantes were presented by Mrs. Ingpen, in the absence of our president, owing to illness, to the Mayor and Mayoress of Geelong (Cr. and Mrs. E. A. McDonald) and Miss Pratt.

We again wish to thank Mrs. Simson, Mrs. Dancey and Miss D. F. Griffiths, to whose help may be attributed such a great proportion of the success of the evening.

The committee has decided that in future only financial members of the association may become hostesses at the "At Home."

It has also been decided that in order to keep Old Collegians more closely in touch with the activities of the school, a copy of the "Lucernian" will be sent to each member. In order to cover the cost of this, the subscription has been raised to 5/6.

The association has combined with the Council and Parents' Association, in holding a Continental Fair, at Morongo, on Saturday, November 18th. An organising committee has been formed, and stall holders appointed.

The Fair is to be opened by Mr. R. G. Casey, M.H.R. The Bridge Club was continued this year, and we wish to thank the donors of trophies, and Gladys Wynn and Gwen Dancey, who each gave a table to the club.

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Our first social gathering was held at the kindergarten rooms, on March 16th, when Mr. Roy Birdsey gave us a delightful gramophone recital of Gilbert and Sullivan's Opera, "The Mikado."

Mrs. In-pen and Mollie Shirra represented the association at the civic reception given to Dorothy Canberra, at the Miss Canberra City Hall, on June 9th. was our guest at the "At Home" and a party of Old Collegians was present at Miss Canberra's concert on Tuesday, June 13th.

We extend our sincere sympathy to Miss Pratt, Mrs. Simson, Edna and Jean Mclntrye, Mrs. Steele (Dorothy Gurr), Betty Young, M. Blakiston, Clare Strong and Jessie Lilburne, who have suffered bereavement during the year.

We offer our congratulations to Miss Pratt on her appointment to the membership of the Education Board of the Presbyterian Church, and we feel that her advice will be of _great assistance to this Board, and through it to' education as a. whole.

We have again to congratulate Dorothy Adams, on whom the M.A. degree was conferred this year, and who has gained a Residental Post Graduate Research Scholarship, at Crosby Hall, London University.

Margery Robertson has joined the staff of the Woman's Hospital of Hobart.

Mavis Morgan has been awarded the Nora Semmen's Honour Scholarship, at the Kindergarten Training College.

Mollie Paterson has completed her training at the Ballarat Hospital.

Engagements.

Gladys Wynn to Mr. Victor Profitt.

Clare Strong to Mr. Ockleston.

Edna McIntyre to Mr. E. 'McCann.

Marjorie Gordon to Mr. W. J. Cornell.

J. Eddie to Mr. Williamson.

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Marriages.

Nancy Hamilton to Mr. M. T. Townsend.

Jean Pettitt to Mr. Croll.

Mavis Ritchie to Mr. A. Batty.

Births.

To Mr. and Mrs. Lilburne (nee J. Lowe)—a son.

To Mr. and Mrs. Fleming (nee M. Salter)—a son.

To Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence (nee Yvonne Batson)—a daughter.

To Mr. and Mrs. McKee (nee Una Strong) —a son.

To Mr. and Mrs. Hendy (nee Inga Dowsett)—a son.

NOTES FROM `MOOROOLBEEK" KINDERGARTEN TRAINING COLLEGE. This year the numbers at Mooroolbeek have been increased by two old girls from Morongo—Lyn Baird and Gloria Lock.

Lyn haying gained the Voluntary Helpers' Scholarship for her year, is a first year student ; while Gloria is a parttime student, coming- up to College for a few lectures..

The second year students are four in number, Janet Ballantvne, Mavis Morgan Isobel McLean and Eileen Hicks.

Mavis gained the Nora Semmens Honour The scholarship Scholarship this year. is given to the girl who is trying to carry on the traditions Miss Nora Semmens So our Old Girls are still established. making a name for themselves. ,

A few of the pioneers of the Kindergarten Training College were Sylvia Baird, Marion Parish, Gwen Morgan and Erva Hirst, whom some of you present

girls may remember. They have all done exceedingly well, and we are pleased to congratulate Marion on her appointment as Director of the Chilwell Free Kindergarten.

We have very happy times, although often anxious times, amongst the children.

At one of the kindergartens the children were practising Christmas songs, among them being "Noel." One little lad went home and told his mother there was "no 'ell," that day ! At other times they have been heard to speak of the tragedy of fathers being- out of work, so their lives are full of ups and downs, just like everyone else's.

Just now we are all preparing for examinations. We have all passed our Free Kindergarten examinations quite successfully and are facing the Sub-Primary examinations, which commence next week, and, following on from that we have our theoretical examinations.

However, in :;pitc of this large amount of work and nervous strain, we hope to pull through successfully.

Several of us are intending to come down and assist at the "Fair," and we all hope you have a most successful day.

You are probably all busily "swatting" for your examinatons, too, so we would wish you the best of luck for them, and for your work and play during the coming year.

Extracts from a letter written by Kitty McLennon, in Plockton, Ross-shire, Scotland.

I really know very little about schools in Scotland, and particularly those of the type of Morongo, but I really believe, just f rom my own observation that there is a great difference in the degree of scholarship attained in schools in Australia and in Scotland—the difference is not in favour of the former, I am afraid!

THE LucERNIAN. The schools here seem to have a greater variety of modern languages, lay more stress on the classics, and carry on maths. to a higher standard.

In English and French, I found I knew more literature than the girls at the University, but considerably less grammar.

However, I think we have a more liberal education—a few more of the frills of education, while they have a greater degree of pure scholarship.

Since Christmas we have been having the lovliest Australian lamb. It is more like chicken than sheep, and the very clearest cut is 11d. a lb. The shoulder is 6d. a lb., and Australian butter is 8d. lb.

A great number of people have a very strong prejudice against frozen meat, but it is only a superstition I think, and whereas once it was always New Zealand meat we saw in the shopping list, now it is Australian and New Zealand.

We bathe here in summer, but there is always a cool breeze which adds a chill to the air. One thing I do love here is the hard white sand and the soft grassy bits between the rocks.

I really think this part of the world must be, at times, the most magically beautiful of all. Certainly I have known people to be here a fortnight in the summer and see nothing but leaden skies and dreary rocky hills and a dingy sea. But the very beauty of the atmosphere and country arises out of the dampness ; the grass is always green, wild. flowers grow in abundance, and the woods are tunnels of moss and green leaves. On a sunny day everything is wrapt in a soft blue haze, and the hills capped with the whitest of white mists. Autumn is just a dream of colour, and there seems to be a stillness and a nip in the air, and yet a mellowness about it that we miss in Australia. I shall never forget the first time I came back to Plockton after my first

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term in Glasgow. I left about the second week in October, when Autumn was all over the countryside, but winter had not yet breathed upon it.

When I came back at Christmas-time I was struck to the very marrow, by the feeling of death abroad everywhere. Not one single tree had a leaf, except a gum which someone planted years ago, in the garden of a house in which we were then living. I have got quite used to the sight of a winter landscape now, but that very first realisation of what it was like was a terrible scene, and a vivid one.

The next spring was to me an equally new experience, and a far pleasanter one.

I suppose we are so surrounded by life and growth in Australia that we hardly realise it is there, and certainly we do not realize the miracle of it. But when you see a dead branch putting forth hairy balls that are- buds, and little bits of green things which are leaves, and blossoming forth, almost as you gaze at it, you begin to feel that there is something very exciting and very active behind it all.

The great differences between the seasons here are striking, and it is not only in the weather, but in our habits that this is remarkable. In summer we have time and light to play games, and employ ourselves in all kinds of ways until close on midnight. In winter it is quite dark about four o'clock, sometimes before that, and we are forced to resort to all kinds of indoor pastimes—knitting or sewing, cards, dancing, theatre and picture-going, and indoor sports such as badminton.

Not that our winters are spent entirely in such gaities and enjoyments, but there is a great difference in one's life during summer and winter— the advent of summer brings us out like insects into the warmer light evenings ; that of winter sends us burrowing inside, and making plans for the long winter evenings ahead.

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To me, every climate .and every, country seems to have its advantages. When you are sweltering and baking, we are, perhaps, being- pierced by a ;north-east wind.

When you are lifting pounds of the particularly clinging mud, from the soles of your shoes at Morongo, we are enjoying a mild type of summer warmth, and making the effects of one perfect (lay spin over the interval of greyness and wetness, until the next: puts in an appearance. Once, since we came to Scotland, we did have one whole month of cloudless, sunny (lays.

And-what a wailing and gnashing of teeth they 'brought With theM. The grass all withered, because there is no sub-soil on these rocky coasts, the fish would not bite --- because the weather was too bright, the potatoes did not grow ; even we had a grievance because the linoleum began to curl up at several of our doorS, and obstruct the opening and shutting of them; and even dust began to fly along the roads, and be very- disagreeable. -Even though' all these calamities befell us, we could not say'that there had been one really hot day. This particular spot was made for milder things .than a whole month's glaring sunshine. .

I hope things are looking brighter this year with you at Morongo. We are seeing an occasional gleam in the papers these days, which perhaps means that things are on the mend the world over, but on the whole, the general opinion seems to be that ten years hence, we may be beginning to cheer up a bit, at the signs of returning prosperity. No doubt it will take time, and it is only when the whole improves, that the parts will feel the benefit.

Extracts from a letter from Dorothy Adams, who is now at Crosby Hall, where she is reading for an M.A. as well as doing special research work on Coleridge and Wordsworth.

"I'm very glad I came. I wouldn't have missed the trip for anything, and all the glimpses of strange lands (Kandy was the beSt, better even than Gibraltar and Bombay and Tangiers) and London—well, London ! Thank goodness I've got some work to do, otherwist it would overwhelm me. As it is, the work I have a makes me feel that right to live here, and since I shall be in London for at least a year, and probably two, I can afford to take things slowly.

I spent most of the first week exploring, but now I only take an afternoon or a (lay now and then.

I've discovered an excellent device. I use it at the museum. Whenever my brain begins to ache I leave my books and explore the Museum for a while. Sometimes its prints, sometimes Japanese satsumi, sometimes pottery ; last time, quite by accident, it was the Australian section ; and once, after reading Coleridge's letters for three or four hours, I bent over a case in one of the galleries, and behold, a Coleridge letter, a Wordsworth letter, and a Lamb letter ; Once I let a guide show me round, in company with a boy from Brussels and another from Germany. He led me to Magna Carta, but I've seen so much facsimiles of it and read so many varied estimates of. its importance, ,that I looked at it with very mild interest.

The original of Beowulf likewise failed to move me. But I have seen things. I've revised my- conception of museums. The very word used to call up a musty smell.

It can't now, after I've wandered through the British Museum during lunch hours„ and in the Victoria and Albert seen the sunlight slanting in on the rich old furniture—Cowper's chair, Garrick's room, Queen Elizabeth's bed.

I'm promising myself a whole rainy day at the Victoria and Albert, I shall start with the stained glass.

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The annual meeting was held at Morongo, on June 7th, and Dr. A. W. Morgan presided in the absence of Mr. Badger.

I am beginning to get used to the mists and the large red buses, and the taxis like grown-up baby carriages, and the streets that never run straight for more than five minutes at a time, and the underground, and half-crowns and no threepenny bits, and everyone carrying a neatly rolled umbrella, and mails five or six times a day, and the automatic lift, and hearing people talk German and French and other stranger languages to one another in trains and buses and at meals here, and the beautiful trees, and the small green seats set neatly two by two all over Hyde I was Park, and the traffic policemen. determined not to be impressed by them, but I am !

All the office-bearers were re-elected with the exception of Mrs. R. G. Ebbott, whose resignation was received with deep regret, and a record of appreciation was made of the very loyal and capable service rendered to the association by her.

Mr. and Mrs. Tweedale, Mrs. Davies and Mr. Hadyn Davies, of Scot's Church, were elected to the committee.

The association decided to confine its activities for the remainder of the year to the Continental Fair, to be held in November.

IN MEMORIAM. :o:

We all very much regretted to hear of the death of Miss Pratt's father, on Saturday, 12th March. The school expressed its sympathy by sending a wreath of white roses.

PARENTS' AND FRIENDS' ASSOCIATION. As usual, the Parents' and Friends' Association decided to devote their attention to raising funds for scholarships for the school. With this end in view a Bridge party was arranged in the Y.W.C.A. room early in the year, by Mesdames Walter and Elvins. This was very successful.

We deeply sympathise with Margaret and Alison Bell, on the death of their mother ; also with Jean Looker on a similar bereavement.

We were all very sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Hitchcock.

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Examination Successes.

Intermediate Certificates :— J. Adam.—English, History, Geography, Arithmetic, French, Domestic Science, Music.

B. Berryman.—English, History, Geography E. Blakiston—English, Domestic Science.

A. Bucknall—English, History, Geography, Arithmetic, Physiology, Domestic Science.

J. Calder—English, History, Geography, Arithmetic, Physiology.

J. Craddock—English, History, Geography, French, Botany.

V. Curry—English, History, Geography, Arithmetic, French, Botany.

J. Gordon—English, History, Geography, Arithmetic, Algebra, Physiology, Music.

A. Hiddleston—Drawing.

S. Honey—English, Geography, Botany.

L. Jones—English, Geography.

F. Levy—English, History, Geography, Physiology, Domestic Science.

G. Lock—English, History, French, Physiology, Domestic Science.

J. Mann—History, Geography, Arithmetic, Algebra, Physiology.

J. Matheson—Drawing.

W. May—English, History, Geography, Arithmetic, Music.

J. McAdam—English, History, Geography, Arithmetic, Algebra, French, Physiology.

H. McKenzie—Geography, Botany, Domestic Science.

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M. McKinnon—English, History, Geography, Arithmetic, Botany, Music.

Nancy Munro—English, Geography, Arithmetic, Domestic Science.

M. Northey—English, History, Geography, Algebra, French, Music.

M. Purnell—English, History, Geography, Arithmetic, Algebra, Physiology, Latin.

M. Simson—Arithmetic, Drawing, Botany.

A. Smith—English, History, Geography, Arithmetic, Physiology, Botany.

N. Stewart—Geography, Drawing, Domestic Science.

C. Thorne—English, Arithmetic.

L. Tweeddale—English, History, Geography Arithmetic, Algebra, French, Physiology, Botany.

G. Webster—English, History, Geography.

Arithmetic, Algebra, French, Physiology, Botany.

D. White—English, History. Geography.

Arithmetic, Algebra, French, Physiology, Latin.

Form IV.— D. Brown N. Sutherland N. White B. Davis B. Carmichael F. Dunn J. Morrison D. Barrett D. Henry R. Bingley B. Gunn J. Davies Form IVa— D. Trembath J. Richmond Kindergarten— R. McMaster M. Burnside N. Wallace

Leaving Certificate—Pass:— M. Bell—English.

H. Ferguson—Botany. Geography, Music, Domestic Science, Chemistry.

H. McCulloch—English, French, Physiology Economics, Geography.

M. McDowall—French.

J. Adam D. Anderson (vicecaptain; sports Basket ball captain).

B. Appleton (House captain) K. Badger (Prefect.

Dux of School).

V. Bartlett M. Bell (Prefect.

Secretary Camera club).

B. Berryman E. Blakiston A. Bucknall J. Calder M. Cameron M. Cassidy J. Collins J. Craddock M. Craddock

Honours :— K. Badger—English, 1st Class; French, 2nd Class; European History, 1st Class; British History, 3rd. Class; Latin (Leaving Pass).

S. Mann—English, 3rd Class; Geography, pass.; European History, 3rd Class; Chemistry (Inter.)

L. Mathews—Passed in French, Economics, Botany, Drawing.

L. Tilly—Passed in English and European History. :o:

SALVETE Form VI.— M. Richmond.

Form V.— W. Stock M. Carmichael B. Christian C. Arnott Form Va— P. McBride N. Moreton J. Looker M. Harvey

J. McKenzie B. Dunstan W. Sinclair M. Allen H. Chisholm D. Davidson Form IVc— N. Hale E. Ross J. Beilby J. Campbell J. Richmond R. Noble L. Long

G. Drayton H. Ferguson (Head Prefect, Baseball captain.

Tennis captain).

D. Galbraith N. Gosbell A. Hiddleston S. Honey G. Lock S. Mann (Prefect, Librarian).

J. Matheson L. Mathews (Prefect, Sports captain, House captain, Swimming champion).

W. May F. McDonald (Senior tennis champion).

M. McDowall (Probationer, House captain).

J. Plain M. Small (House captain, School running chamion).

A. Smith A. Storrer C. Thorne (Tennis champion).

L. Tilley (Probationer, ViceHouse captain, President C.O.).

H. Twaddell (Prefect Librarian, Museum curator).

P. Robson L. Sharpe M. Hunt

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GIFTS TO THE SCHOOL In the first term the school received a most useful and delightful gift in the form of a wireless, which is greatly appreciated, not only as a source of education, but as a provider of dance music for the boarders on Saturday nights.

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the "2'irgus" is posted daily so that the girls are kept in touch with every day happenings.

more popular with the girls if not with The donor the members of the staff. unfortunately desires to remain anonymous.

We are very grateful to the "Argus" for presenting us with a board on which

We are also very grateful to Miss Pratt and Mr. McPhillimy for the very. handsome honour boards they have presented to the school.

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Some Events of the Year.

THE FIRST ASSEMBLY, 1933.

This year we commenced school on the morning of February 15th, and several members of the School Council and friends of the school were present at the first assembly.

After the manner of all previous assemblies, proceedings were opened by the girls singing a hymn, in this case, the metrical version of the hundredth psalm.

Mr. Simms, the school chaplain, was in charge of the service, and gave us a very He interesting and inspiring address. took, as his text, the three words "I am ready," and laid great stress on the necessity of being- always prepared for any trouble that may come your way, both at school and in after life.. Trouble seems, we thought, rather appropriate in this case, since Mr. Simms mentioned something about our class-room lessons, home-work, and so on.

After this address, the head mistress, Miss Pratt, said a few words in support Mr. of Mr. Simm' ideal of "readiness."

Hearne then expressed his regret at the absence of Mr. McPhillimy through illness.

The next speaker, Mr. Badger, had thought of selecting a name by which the girls of Morongo could be distinguished from the girls of the various other colleges and schools. Among some of the suggestions, which he deemed unsuitable

were : "Morong-olians" and "Morongonauts." He had eventually decided on "Morongo Gold," but invited any competition or criticism. We sincerely hope the latter will not be forth-coming since a little of the aforesaid "Morongo Gold" would be very welcome in these times of financial stress.

Miss Edith Leigh, a former head prefect of the school, and now the president of the Old Girls' Association, welcomed the new girls of the school, and said she wished that she too could be once more in our ranks.

The service was concluded by the singing of the school song and the National Anthem.

THE "McDOWALL" CONCERT During this year we have had three very enjoyable concerts.

The first was on July 6th, when Miss McDowall, brought with her a cellist and a pianist, who played selections from Haydn and Brahms, and solos of lighter modern numbers ; while Miss McDowall sang to us in both German and English.

The second concert was held in August, the visitors being Madame Anna Ellisher, and her daughter, Madame Edith Ellisher, who are on a visit to Australia.

Madame Anna Ellisher was a pupil of Liszt, and became court pianist to William III., of Holland. She played a

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selection from Haydn, also Schubert's popular march "Militaire," and concluded with music from the last act of Vordi's "Rigoletto."

Her daughter, Madame Edith Ellisher, sang some German ballads, and French songs.

The third concert of the year was held on October 19th, and the visitors formed a trio, composed of a cellist, a pianist, and a violinist, which played pieces by Beethoven.

The violinist played a solo of Schubert's "Serenade," and Buccini's "Dancing Goblins" ; the pianist played music from the Russian "Sylvia" Ballet, written for Anna Pavlova, while the cellist play-ed a number

by Chopin, and the modern piece "Catalina."

We are very grateful to Miss McDowall for enabling us to have these delightful concerts, and to listen to such finished musicians as she sends to us. :0:

A VISIT TO THE MINT AND TO MURRAY'S CHOCOLATE FACTORY. On May 4th, the members of the Leaving Geography and Economics classes, accompanied by Miss Hoban and Miss Stewart, paid a visit to the Royal Mint and Murray's Chocolate Factory, Melbourne.

At the Mint we were divided into groups of six or seven girls, and shown in turn over the. buildings by an experienced guide, who explained the various processes that the metals passed through before being coined and sent out for cirAfter the purification of the culation. metals they are rolled and cut, the coins then edged and stamped, weighed and sorted.

In the hall was an interesting structure made of wooden cubes of various sizes, representing the amount of gold, fine gold, copper, and silver respectively, in one million pounds sterling. In busy times when all the machines are working, one hundred thousand coins can be turned out in one day, but nowadays, as the demand is not so great, the daily output is much smaller.

At Murray's Chocolate Factory, sweetmakinp- of all kinds was demonstrated.

The making of Jersey toffee was very interesting. The ingredients were placed in large pans and cooked by steam heating, and the mixture, when set, was rolled, cut into cubes, and packed into boxes.

In other departments, centres for sweets were being made, or almonds dipped into syrup, a process known as fondant dipping, where the almonds received a coating- of hot syrup which, when allowed to cool, crystallized.

In the chocolate department we were shown first, where the cocoa beans, imported from Tinidad, Ceylon, and the New Hebrides, were being crushed into liquid form and then flavoured and whipped. As this room must be kept at _ a fairly low temperature, refrigerating machinery is installed.

The chocolate is sometimes used to cover the centres, this is done by a dipping- machine, or it may be made into chocolate cakes and bars.

The showroom, for which the sweets are specially glazed, was beautifully set out and attractive. :0:

SHAKESPEARE DAY. On Friday- , April 21st, we celebrated Shakespeare's birthday, as April 22nd fell on the Saturday on which the Hermitage held their Shakespearean pageant and fair.

THE SLEEP-WALKING SCENE FROM "NIACEETH."

THE THREE WITCHES IN "MACBETH."

HAMLET IS GREETED BY HORATIO, MARCELLUS AND BERNADO.

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The school honoured the bard in the usual way—each of the senior forms presenting one or more scenes from the plays they were studying during the year.

The Honours Sixth form namely, Helen McCulloch, did one of Hamlet's soliloquies :-"Oh, that this too, too solid flesh would melt . ! and the following part in which Horatio, Marcellus and Bernado, played by three members of the leaving pass—Jessy Borwick, Nellie Munro and Marjorie Northey—tell Hamlet of the strange appearance of his father's ghost on the battlements of the castle. Hamlet decides to watch for it that same night, and :. . . speak to it, though hell itself should gape and bid me hold my peace."

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The Pass Sixth presented three scenes from "Macbeth"—two of the witch scenes, and the scene in which Lady Macbeth walks in her sleep, and, by the agonised ramblings of her subsconscious mind, reveals her guilt to the listening doctor and lady-in-waiting.

The witches were played by Shirley McLean, Nancy Munro, and Vera Curry.

Lady Macbeth was impressivly portrayed

by Jessie McAdam, while Mollie Richmond made an excellent waiting gentlewoman. Leslie Tweeddale took Marion McKinnon's part as the doctor, when the latter was prevented by illness, from attending school.

The Intermediate form acted a scene from "Twelfth Night," that in which Malvolio carries out the instructions of the letter, and appears before Olivia in yellow stocking and cross-gartered. The cast was as follows :— Jean Venters Olivia Norma Patterson Maria Heather McKenzie Malvolio Pat Simms Sir Toby Belch Margaret Simson Fabian

The 5a. form presented another scene from "Twelfth Night," the cast being as follows :--Olivia Viola Sir Toby Maria Clown Waiting-women

M. Meadows I. Parker P. McBride A. Simson M. Allen M. Harvey and M. Farrell.

The upper fourth acted one of the forest scenes from "As You Like It," and Miss McLean's junior elocution class did a fairy scene from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" very successfully.

The stage looked most effective, being hung with black curtains and decorated solely with two or three formal, artificial, green trees in red tubs, which were used in the forest scenes.

Our thanks are due to Miss McCrae for her untiring energy in training the girls and arranging the scenes ; and to Mrs. Simson for her great generosity in providing many of the histdrical costumes. :o: ANZAC DAY. On Anzac Day this year, though we attended school, no lessons were done, and Miss Pratt gave a talk about Anzac, and illustrated it with pictures on the cpidiascope.

In the form-rooms, also, the mistresses gave talks on Anzac to the girls.

We were very pleased to welcome to the school, the Rev. Calvert Barber, who was accompanied by the Rev. John Williams, of Hobart, and who conducted the service, giving us a very interesting and inspiring address.

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He spoke of the hardships and trials which our soldiers had to undergo at the landing at Gallipoli, fighting for their country, yet

On Monday morning, the first round of the singles was concluded, and the second round commenced, while in the afternoon the first round of doubles was played.

"They fell with their faces to the foe."

The play continued all the week, the number of players steadily decreasing until the finals were played on Saturday, a week after the beginning.

He told us how our flag, the Union Jack, for which they fought, is made up of three colours, red for courage, white for purity, and blue for loyalty, and these three important principles, he said, we should remember all our lives, and base our actions on them, as the Anzac soldiers did.

We are very grateful to Mr. Barber for his thoughtful speech, which left such a deep impression on us all, and we hope that he will be a more frequent visitor to the school in the future. :o:

SCHOOLGIRL TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS, 1933.

The first day of the Schoolgirls' Tennis Championships was perfect for tennis, the air was cool and still, while the sky was cloudy.

Standing on the hill overlooking the courts, I could see the white clad figures of the players, and though it was early, there was a large number of onlookers already there. They were mostly schoolgirls, and were collected in groups, around the outside of the courts, where their representatives were playing.

The variety of school uniforms lent a touch of colour to the scene, for there were over fifty schools competing, and the competitors, with their gay blazers of scarlet, green, brown, and even gold, added more colour to the picture.

The play that clay started at ten o'clock and was suddenly cut off by a sharp shower of rain at about two o'clock.

The singles championship was won by Nancy Wynn, of Lauriston, who defeated Truda Cox, of Methodist Ladies' College, in the final.

Truda Cox and her partner were also runners-up in the doubles championship, being defeated by a pair from Merton Hall.

There were so many entries this year that some of the matches had to be played at South Yarra, and some at Summerlea.

Six only of the Kooyong asphalt courts were used, two were being taken up so that courts of en-tout-cas may be laid down. These courts are very popular in France, but uncommon in Australia.

At one time schoolgirls' tennis championships were playecI on grass courts, but for the last seven years asphalt courts have been used.

LEAGUE OF NATIONS SCHOOLS DAY. The second annual exhibition of the work of the junior branch of the League of Nations, took place on August 18th, 1933, at the Forty Club Buildings, Melbourne.

The Governor-General, Sir Isaac Isaacs declared the exhibition open, and in the course of his address, he drew our attention to the fact, that while many people are inclined to think of the league as a failure, others think, and rightly so, that

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At midday the weather was sultry, and pessimists predicted rain, Their predictions were enhanced by several ominous growls of thunder, but, luckily, by about three o'clock, the day was fine and clear.

The hobbies were exhibited in the science room. They made quite a good The sooner the people of the world collection, surpassing in quality, if not in The work realise these advantages the better, and quantity, that of last year. " it is pleasing to see that the children of of the kindergarten, which was directed Vic toria are being taught something in by Miss Park, was particularly attractive. this direction," said the Governor- The pyramid representing "Peace throughout the Ages," which Morongo General. showed at the League of Nations Schools' In order to illustrate the particular Day, in Melbourne, last term, was also work selected by each school, maps, exhibited, and aroused considerable inposters, charts, armoury and gay cos- ' terest. tumes were used. Among other schools After the visitors had inspected the which took part in the exhibition were hobbies, a display of drill and dancing by Geelong Grammar, Corio, Stratherne, middle and lower school girls was given Merton Hall, Penleigh, Tintern, Lowther in the court yard.

Hall and Firbank, while the national Later, the guests assembled in the groups, which reside in Melbourne, gave school hall and were. (we hope) enterdisplays of folk dancing and pageants. tained by various items rendered by the To add to the interest of the display a girls, mucis, singing, elocution, short schoolgirls' guard of honour was formed speeches, and songs and dancing by the previous to the entrance of the Governor- kindergarten.

Afternoon tea was then served in the General, Sir Isaac Isaacs, Lady Isaacs, and members of educational bodies. Six (lining hall. members from each school constituted The afternoon passed off successfully, this guard through which the official and our thanks are due to all those memvisitors passed. bers of the staff who worked so untiringly in helping the girls with their Afternoon tea was served later in the hobbies, arranging the items, and afternoon, and after a general inspection generally making everything go so of the exhibits, everyone slowly dispersed smoothly. to their respective homes, with a deeper :o: understanding of the work, and conCONTINENTAL FAIR. sequently with more sympathy towards the leag- ue of Nations.

Whole-hearted enthusiasm marked the :o: efforts of the friends of the school at the Continental Fair on November 18th. The HOBBIES DAY. equipment and stocking of the stalls reThis year the annual exhibition of presented the work of many weeks and hobbies was held on the afternoon of possibly months, and it was, indeed a triumph of organisation.

September 28th. it has done a great amount of work in other spheres than that of preventing var.

The abolishment of slavery, the betterment of labour conditions, improvement in health, and the introduction of better literature, together with many ol her important duties, have formed part of the work of the league.

THE LUCERNIAN. It augurs well for the school that such a large number of friends are prepared to associate together and give time and means to forward the school's interests.

In the early stages, the weather was unpromising and when Dr. Gillies, a visitor from Scotland, opened the The function.. light rain was falling. threatening weather, however, did not affect the attendance unduly, because several hundreds were present.

Novelty and variety was the order of Games of skill vied with the the day. more sedate stalls in luring the coins from pockets and handbags of the The weather gradually imvisitors. proved and proceedings became much more animated.

Moving pictures were shown in the dining-hall ; treasure claims were pegged out; Madame Bosh gave wonderful hopes for the future ; and gay balloons floating away from their owners, gave added brightness to the scene.

In addition to the fair itself, and numerous other entertainments beforehand, a house competition was conducted.

Penny votes were sold and the house selling- the greatest number of votes obtained a large silk flag—the lucky house being Ardens. The girls entered into the competition with great enthusiasm, nearly i50 being raised in all.

Over 1600 was obtained from the Rt- eliminary efforts, and the concluding (ray. :o:

"THE DYNASTS." On Friday, October 20th, some of the staff and girls visited Geelong Grammar School, Corio, to see the final dress rehearsal of Thomas Hardy's great epic work,, "The Dynasts."

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It was acted by the boys in the open air, the stage running about the entire length of the dining hall, in front of which sat the audience. It was therefore necessary that the weather should be fine, and fortunately, although the sky was grey, the sun managed to filter through the clouds for a time, and combined with the ideal surroundings -, in aiding the success of the performance.

Above the porticos at each end of the, dining hall, the spirits of the overworld took their places.

The first and second Recording Angels, clad in flowing white robes, stationed themselves at each end of the stage, one being in company with the Spirit of the Years, and the other with the Spirit of the Pities, who wore robes of gold and blue respectively.

Lower down, apart from them, sat the two Spirits of Rumour, who wore black, hooded garments. These sinister spirits combined with the other spirits, and their solemn speeches in producing an intense feeling of awe and mystery, as they all commented throughout upon the trouble men were experiencing on earth.

After a specially written prologue had been delivered, there was a procession across the stage of all the actors.

Then the first act of the great epic-drama began.

Thomas Hardy's magnificent telling of the stirring story of the career of Napoleon Bonaparte, from his increase of glory and honour to his heart-breaking downfall, when he was overcome by the British, in conjunction with the other Great' European powers, was done full justice to in its stage production. From the first, the great Napoleon gained the fearful wonder of the audience. We watched with admiration his commanding of his armies, and felt deeply with him when heart-broken after his defeat. The

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horrible privations which the soldiers had Armistice ceremony held ill Melbourne, and at eleven o'clock, stood in silence for At eleven o'clock we observed endured. two minutes. the ctistomary two minutes' silence, in The ceremon\ of ,\rmistice I )ay helps memory of the S(d(liCis Who fell f()I- their lo keep green in onr memory the coural.r.(! country in the C, r c :1 I War, alld ;It IIIC and patriotism (di our soldiers, who went close, we sang the National Anthem. through ';II( h terr 11)1(' 1 rials aild hardships, and even klid (lo\VII their lives that OH S.,1 Iiirday, which was the I lth, tlw hoarders listened oil the wireless to the otn- cowll I' ini!.;Ili remain free.

Visits and Visitors.

PROFESSOR OSBORNE. Fehruary "1st, we were 1.1 \ toll( with a visit from Professoi the IVIellmourne l Iniversit v.

Miss Pratt, iii introducing. the visitor, have the hoped that \\e kV(1111(1 experience of hearing. his address, as a scliool, hut that some of HS might have the privilege of studying. tHHICI. 111111 111 later years. l'iolessor Oshorne opened his address by telling. us a few of his experiences in It is II(d a (0111 11)1- 1;1 hie Hollywood. as we are prone to imagine, and it is certainly Il(d. Ittt eaSV plaCC t() enlei , f()I\ he, they h“WeVel: Vaned your talents imist he exceptional ill order to recognition.

Referring to Australia, the Professor congratulated us on our school, and minded 115 of the changed conditions ill the education of girls, both in work and sport since lW4). I le, for one, always felt \\•11C11 Initicing tilt oldimistic of the gre;tt. change. It useless gr ieving over the position of the world as it is at pre, We should look forward and avail sent. ourselves of the added uppurtunities reforming. and building- up better world.

The 1);Ist generation has handed to the new a chaotic world, and has set a t".1A of restoration which will demand the clear eye, the keen intelligence, and the

advciiitirous spit- it of courag- eous youth.

The question is \\rill this ne\v g- enerat Hifi rise to 1 lic C11:111c1iyc?

1 ) 1-()ICS ,, ur ()shortie seemed to think it \vould. :

MAYOR AND MAYORESS OF GEE LONG.

Ilk Worship, the ,\layor, Councillor 1'1. hy accompanied the \. cl )onald, 1\1;1 Vol:(•;S, id ;III (d11(•1;11 at the school on J1111(• .27t H. Alderman I learne, representing- the council, introduced the visitors, the interest of the Nlavor iii the scholastic institutions of the city.

The N..Ilayor, in rei)ly to 1 he welcome him, expressed his appreciation (it the ;Ippe;11-;111CC of the school and of the that it ()tiered to the 14. irls of to-da ,..

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girls iniL,:ht now-a-days, he into I \VO ClaSSCS-- --the "Cilldercl, l as," upon whom fortune smiles and the tiglv sisters," who are not ti() pkiced. l'olt all have a part to plav, each (Icpendin!4 ()11 11Ic ()111C1-, ;111(1 all have a common cau‘.1 III establish•nw- ;*()(I\\ ill ill ihe ronlnlllnll \ .

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lady ?" Is she not one who radiates an atmosphere which commands our respect, and lifts our thoughts to higher ideals?

We should strive to maintain this conception and should ask God to guide us in this task.

Mr. Hearne then moved a vote of thanks to the Mayor. Mr. David seconded the motion.

The assembly terminated by the singing of the school song in response to a request from the Mayoress. :o MR. FRANK TATE. On May 9th, we were visited by Mr. Frank Tate, former Director of Education, who has recently returned from a tour abroad. Mr. G. R. King introduced Mr. Tate as one of Australia's foremost authorities on education.

Mr. Tate related to us some of his experience's abroad, in connection with many prominent public schools. He suggested that we should get into touch with girls in Salisbury (Rhodesia) to whom he had recently spoken. They would be interested in the Morongo bell for they are still surrounded by a black population.

Mr. Tate declared that all connected with the school should be young, not necessarily in years, but in mental, outlook.

At his suggestion part of Sir Henry Ne wholes well-known song, "The Best School of All," was recited in which it is stated that a school should be "the band of youth and dream."

We should all think of the future, of our present opportunities, and of those which will open to us in the days to come.

We are preparing ourselves for that future now and, after all, service is the keynote of a useful, helpful life—in that sense we become servants.

The supreme aim of life should be to make some helpful contribution to the

Commonwealth. This contribution may In the life of the take diverse forms. nation there is a part for each one of us to play, and it is our task to see that we perform this part thoroughly, as any part left undone by us individually, lays a heavier burden upon others. :o:

THE MODERATOR GENERAL. On Tuesday, September 26th, the school was greatly honoured by a visit from the new Moderator-General of the Presbyterian Church of Australia, the Right Reverend Dr. Reid. He was accompanied by the Rev. Houston, of Box Hill, and the school Chaplain, Mr. Simms.

This was indeed an honour, for Morongo was the first girls' public school which the Moderator had visited since his term of office began.

Mr. Simms introduced and welcomed the visitors, and expressed the deep gratitude we all felt to Dr. Reid for so kindly coming. He was supported by the principal, Miss Pratt.

The Moderator then gave a most interesting and inspiring address to the school.

He spoke of the need for truth and simplicity, and above all purity, in the girls of to-day, and said how the future of the whole nation depended on the goodness of its women-folk, their ability to fill the posts allotted to them, and to do their duty well and wisely. He quoted a number of most impressive little poems, and was kind enough to give us the copy of one, to be printed in the "Lucernian" : "THE GIRLS THAT ARE WANTED." "The girls that are wanted are good girls, Good from the heart to the lips; Pure, as the lily is white and pure From its heart to its sweet leaf-tips.

The girls that are wanted are home-girls, Girls that are mother's right hand, That fathers and mothers can trust in, And the little ones understand."

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THE LUCERNIAN. Girls that are fair on the hearth stone, And pleasant when nobody sees; Kind and sweet to their own folks, Ready, and anxious to please.

The girls that are wanted are wise girls, That know what to do and say; That drive with a smile and a loving word The gloom of the household away.

On the subject of the great controversy that arose over the teachings of Dr. Angus, of the Sydney University, Dr. Reid said that he thought such upheavals did the church good, and helped to prevent it from stagnation.

Afterwards the Moderator made the acquaintance of a number of the girls, and of the staff.

Before he left, the whole school had conceived a warm affection towards him, and we all hope very much indeed that he has not paid us his last visit.

: o: THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF VICTORIA. On July 19th, the school was honoured by a visit from several members of the Education Board of the Presbyterian Church :—The Rev. John MacKenzie, of Toorak ; Mr. D. R. Picken, Master of Ormond College ; and MT. W. Gray, Principal of the Presbyterian Ladies' College, Melbourne. They were welcomed by the president of the school, Sir Harry Lawson, and the head mistress, Miss Pratt, who has recently had the honour of being appointed a member of the Board. She is the first woman ever to have held this position. Several members of the school council were also. present.

After inspecting the school at work, the visitors met the pupils in assembly, and were officially welcomed by Sir Harry Lawson.

The Rev. MacKenzie, Mr. Picken and Ir. Gray, all gave very helpful addresses to the girls, and they were thanked by Mr. McPhillimy and Mr. Simms, the school chaplain.

This visit was much appreciated by the girls, and we feel deeply grateful for the most interesting addresses which we The school sent its greetings, heard. through Mr. Gray, to the girls of P.L.C., who, said Mr. Gray, had expressed their desire for him to carry their greetings to

us.

Miss Pratt afterwards entertained the visitors at afternoon tea, and, according to the "Geelong Advertiser," "They left much impressed with what they had seen and heard."

:0: SIR HARRY LAWSON. On Tuesday, April 11th, the school was honoured with a visit from our President, Senator Sir Harry Lawson.

Miss Pratt, on behalf of the school, welcomed him, and offered our congratulations on the honour which the King had recently conferred.

It was, she said, a fitting and honourable reward for the service he had rendered the State.

Miss Pratt also took the opportunity of expressing her pleasure in seeing Mr. McPhillimy, who is recovering from a severe illness.

A short programme was then given.

The kindergarten children, under the guidance of Miss Park, gave a delightful selection of songs appropriate to the occasion.

The "Sleep-waking" scene from "Macbeth" was presented by several members of the sixth form, who gave a very creditable performance.

At the conclusion of this scene, Mr. Hearne's happy little speech was a fitting prelude to Sir Harry Lawson's address.

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Sir Harry opened his address by speaking of two incidents at commencement of the Melbourne University, which would be of interest to us ; one being the conferring of Dorothy Adams' M.A., and the other, part of Sir William Irvine's speech in which he was emphasising the fact that there were opportunities for courageous thinking and action on the part of the youth of to-day, and that a responsibility of tremendous importance would have to be assumed by the boys and girls of the present .generation.

Sir Harry pointed out that our Council, Parents' and Old Collegians' Associations have done, and still are doing, a wonderful work in the interests of the school.

There are equal opportunities for work and sport in our spacious buildings and grounds. We have been given the best facilities for education, and, more important still, for the development of character. He impressed on us the fact that we must make the fullest possible use of our opportunities.

Turning to the subject of heroism, Sir Harry told us that the real heros of a nation are often, .not those men in the lime-light, but those who, without ostentation, quietly fitted themselves for the tasks ahead.

Mr. and Miss McPhillimy were thanked for their promise of the loan of a beautiful glass cabinet, the contents of which would be exhibited after Easter.

Sir Harry concluded his address with amusing references to newspaper men and the experiences of well-known men -who did not want publicity.

Mr. Hearne, in thanking the president, asked that the school's best wishes should be conveyed to Lady Lawson, who was unable to attend, and this brought to a close a very enjoyable function.

We wish to congratulate Sir Harry on. his recent appointment as an honorary member of the Commonwealth Cabinet.

It is an honour which we all feel could not be more richly deserved. : o:

MISS EDITH THOMPSON'S VISIT. On Wednesday, July 26th, we were honoured by a visit from Miss Edith Thompson, who is at present visiting Australia.

Miss Thompson, in an amusing address, told us of the similarity between English and Australian public schools, which are so different from the American schools attended by girls who arrive wrapped in fur coats and driving their own cars !

Being a hockey enthusiast, Miss Thompson has often chaperoned the English hockey team during their visits to Canada, America, and Australia, and consequently has many interesting tales to tell. On one occasion during the tour to America, the visitors were met by chauffeurs driving heated cars. The English girls were then driven to their destination to be enthusiastically welcomed by hostesses ; after refreshment had been partaken, the team was taken to the oval where the match was played. After an exciting game, each girl was offered a shower which was turned on and off by The the means of a central switch.

Americans proved wonderful hostesses and gave their visitors a very entertaining and memorable visit.

After Miss Thompson's address, which was all too short, Miss Pratt, in a few words, thanked the visitor for her kindness in coming to speak to the girls of Morongo.

Other visitors have been :—Miss Davies, of the Korean Mission, who described the school of which she is head in Korea.

THE LUCERNIAN. Rev. Charles Neville, the former school chaplain, who came and renewed some old friendships ; Mr. M. M. Phillips, of Victoria, Master of Equity, who addressed us on the subject of the League of Nations; Mr. Whately, the Director of the Victorian Vocational and Children's Guidance Centre, who spoke to us on Vocational Guidance ; Miss Archer, from the Zenana Mission, in India, who gave us a most interesting address on the work of that mission.

CONSTRUCTIVE UNCONVENTIONAL !

At our speech night last year, we were honoured by the presence of Senator Elliot. He delivered a most interesting and inspiring- address, in which he stressed the 'great need, in modern life, for helpful and indirected action. "Service," he said, "is the rent we pay for the space we occupy on earth."

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This necessity for initiative and independence, in the men and women of tomorrow, has been fully realised, and in most of the English public schools today, provisions are made for encouraging the development of these excellent qualities in the boys and girls.

Accordingly, Senator Elliot very generously offered a prize, which was to be awarded to the girl who did the most constructive and unconventional thing during the year.

We all very much appreciate the Senator's great kindness, and his interest in the school.

So, throughout the year, there have been numbers of very secretive-looking schoolgirls wandering around the grounds with important expressions ,on their faces, and their heads full of plans.

The idea has been conceived of working in groups of three or four, and so embarking upon more ambitious schemes.

However, we wish everybody the best of luck, and hope that Senator Elliotts generous prize will be worthily won.

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Original Contributions.

THE BAY. Oh, thou eternal comrade of my youth!

Calm mirror of the myriad stars that see Their pale reflection in thy purple depth!

You sleep, while all youth's precious dreams are passing, And their full story, like the great golden blaze Of sunset, is sinking, fading wraith-like Into the calm shades of night. You lie In a peaceful trance, quite undisturbed by all The joyous wildness, the gay and reckless fury Of my passion.

For thou art old.

Old! Old! Calm in thy solitude!

As we, thy masters, vainly hope to be.

I watch thee now, with sapphire shadows Dark, fugitive fingers, painted by the clouds— Streaking thy grey-green heart.

Or, in the morning.

'Neath a sky soft with the rosy glow of dawn --A Shining silver mirror, burnished so bright That the delicately tinted clouds are slain By the dazzling light. Calm! Calm! and old, Oh, that all age could rest in a lovely peace like thine.

H.Mc C. WINTER. Bleak, wet, dreary winter!

What season is so dark, and mournful as winter?

Autumn, that rich season of plenty, passes.

A rush of wind, bleak, screaming wind and freezing rain, and winter is here!

Fields that, when autumn showered her gifts upon the drowsy earth, were warm and rich with "golden stooks" standing "arm-in-arm entwined," are now bare, desolate and forlorn.

Skies that frown and grumble pour upon the

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few last blades of grass and brown-hard earth a drenching, shower of angry tears. Animals creep sadly and sleepily to shelter, storms hurl their glittering, glaring spears of lightning across the leaden clouds, to split in two some proud, strong tree, which, with, a shriek, dies, and crashes among its neighbours, to leave its knell, the hollow echo of its fall, mingling with the sobbing lament of the drenched forest.

No flowers in gay, many-coloured frocks flutter about to relieve the bareness of everything. Grey, grey is everywhere, except when the biting frost covers all with its pall of glistening white; or snow flutters down in fairylike, noiseless flakes, till the trees seem to groan miserably with the heavy burden.

Just as this Manic dreariness fills all Nature, so humans becomes despondent, as, day after day, comes again and again nothing but the monotonous cold and damp, the mud, and drip, drip dripping of the rain. It is only when they sit about a roaring, crackling fire, with the ruddy glow on their faces. and a kettle merrily whispering to the "flapping flame," its happy secrets, that they begin to be really joyful.

At night, too. if they may snuggle cosily among clean. white sheets, and feel the "rough male kiss of blankets" in their warm beds, while outside that old wizard. the wind, rushes madly through the bare, white, ghostly trees, his grey beard flying behind him, then they Perhans, too. they may engage in are glad.

The white mountain side is winter sports. dotted with a bright array of red, yellow, orange. and every warm colour, as the carefree holiday-makers dash hither and thither on their skis and sledges, sending joyous laughter In these floating through the crisp, keen air. days humans take the gloom from winter.

But now that old man is hobbling discontentedly on his way. The cheery sun's golden rays bravely pierce the showers and transform the raindrops into a wealth of glittering A little frozen snow-drop peeps diamonds. nut of its green home, and daffodils begin to don their yellow bonnets. Yes, Winter is passing by. and Spring gaily dances along, with the golden sun and wattles for her playmates, The and tiny flowers as her forerunners. gloom of winter is gone, and, in contrast with Yet it. the brightness of spring now shows. winter, too, is some good to the world, for it is Nature's bed-time and night. After a long, peaceful rest, she is again fresh and joyous, and, scattering extravagantly about her all her wealth and beauty in the seasons which follow, she flings at man, who picks it up, her rippling laugh.

M.R.

THE PERFECT SCHOOL. "Are you awake dear?"

Evidently not, for the resonant snores of the sleeper were the only response.

The gentle mistress on consulting her watch, decided to leave the sleeper for another ten minutes, for June looked such an angel asleep and she had worked so hard that week.

"June! it's time to get up now." The sleeper slyly opened her eyes, but perceiving that Miss X. really meant that it was time to rise, she asked with a sweet smile and smothered yawn, "What is the time?"

"It is just 11 o'clock, I have got, your bath ready for you, so do hurry," replied Miss X. before leaving the room.

Our boarder then leisurely took the telephone placed conveniently at the side of her bed and rang her house mistress to learn what lessons would be held that day, but as none appealed to her very much, she decided to spend a little longer in comfort.

Switching on the wireless she was just enjoying some delightful jazz when Mis X's pathetic voice was heard reminding June that her bath was ready.

Our ill-treated, boarder stepped on to a thickly carpeted floor toning with the rest of her beautifully furnished room, and after casting one longing glance at the warm bed just left, with determined steps she reached the bathroom.

Here the sunken, tiled bath looked very attractive, but all that seemed to affect June was the powerful perfume arising from the bath.

Let us leave June splashing gaily in her bath and view the rest of the school until the above pupil is ready again.

In the different parts of the establishment various activities were in progress. Some, like June have just risen, and were enjoying their daily baths, while the more energetic ones were indulging in all kinds of sport. Looking :over one of the balconies, we just catch a glimpse of some riders disappearing on their morning canter, the tennis courts were also filled, and the gymnasium and swimming pool were well patronised.

A critic might ask when school begins? As long as the girls get in one lesson in the morning it is quite satisfactory, so they are left to please themselves just when they begin.

Passing into the school buildings we are arrested by a familiar figure in the distance— surely not!—a slight mistake of course; but no! it is he after all—George Arliss! and he is coming to speak to us—"Are you coming to

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THE LUCERNIAN. listen to my address on England this morning?

I would be delighted if you would honour we with your presence, those naughty young As in a dream ladies are never on time." you stammer out your thanks—so that was it! Even film stars are engaged to retain interest in lessons.

Moving on, we are suddenly conscious of Ah, we are the most delightful perfume.

A just coming to the room containing it. short, dark Frenchman in a white smock is seen laboriously laying out creams and powders on a desk, a passing pupil en-lightens us: "Oh, that is Monsieur Shuffleofftobuffalo, he teaches cosmeticology (that is the right use of cosmetics)."

We will soon cease to marvel at these wonders.

But here is June coming to greet us again looking very neat in her white shorts—the She passes into school's summer uniform. a form room from where little squeals of excitement have been issuing and quietly takes An English lesson is in progress her place. and the class is acting their novel, "The But somehow Ringer," by Edgar Wallace. this fails to excite June, so she goes into the next form room where Clive Brook is giving Here is a record the lesson—Filmology. attendance of girls.

At last the bell tolls, and with lady-like whoops of delight, the girls scatter to lunch.

Here a menu is received, which has been made out only after very careful study of a diet, for perfect figures are now an important item of school training.

Lunch over, June has just placed herself gracefully in a hammock when Miss Y's grating voice is heard—"June, June, where are you?"

Is there no peace for the poor girl?

Here I am Miss Y," she replies in a wonderfully controlled voice.

"Oh, here you are dear, have you forgotten you play golf this afternoon? The car is waiting, run along now, Miss Z will excuse you your lessons."

a literary club meeting under the principal, to decide which of the following authors they would read for the next month:—Zane Grey, Ethel M. Dell, or Viki Baum—or else there was always the school theatre to fall back upon.

"Tame as usual," thought June, but she remembered that Miss Z said there would be a staff concert, why not go to that?

It had just come to Miss X's turn to give a mouth organ solo when June realised how tired she had become—the strains of the mouth organ had become more distant until it just sounded like Br-r-r-r- rather in discord Goodness! that br-r-r-r was too emtoo. phatic to be issuing from the gentle lips of Miss X and a not-too-gentle voice broke in on her pleasant reverie with, "Say there you What are you dreaming sleeping beauty! about?

Will you never get up? The alarms been ringing for the past five minutes and there's a nice, freezing shower awaiting you !"

With a horrible return to consciousness June fell back exhausted on her pillow.

F.L. "TO THE ANONYMOUS DONOR OF THE SCHOOL WIRELESS."

0 Gracious Donor of this noble gift, From which much benefit has been derived; This is our solace when we have survived It helps to lift The storms of school.

The weary lines of care from our young brows That should be free from signs of strain It is a source of gain :and stress.

To our busy lives, and in our minds it sows Seeds of valuable knowledge which concern The studies which we earnestly pursue.

We give Eternal thanks to you, and bless The inspiration which for you will earn Our life-long esteem.

To you are due The thanks of all, so these may I express.

D.W. A BITTERN AT NIGHT.

After a round of golf June returns to school feeling quite refreshed. She is met by Miss X, who hastens to relieve her of her golf sticks. and who is delighted to hear that June completed the round in just 199, and murmurs proudly to herself, "I always knew she was an apt pupil."

By the pale phantom light of a watery moon, Trees, silhouettes 'gainst the sky, Stretch bony black fingers to beg for some boon, Some mysterious gift from on high.

Half an hour's prep. before dressing for dinner, after which June refers to the notice board for the list of entertainments that night.

A fancy dress ball, a bridge party in form B,

There's a faint, softly murmuring slumber song From whispering winds that shiver Through weeping willows that trail along, The sleek, silvered, snake-like river.

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Pantingly from the trees' deepest gloom, Sudden, and void of all tone, Comes the lonely bittern's drumming boom, More weird that shriek or moan.

Knock! Knock! Knock! spasmodic, dull, It thuds from midnight on, While the listening an breathes in each lull, Till down breaks, sick and wan.

M.R. WIND WORDS. 0 weary, wailing winter wind!

Thou cruel invisible relentless thing!

Why rush in fury mad across the plain, And, with thy cruel whip, in blind wrath sting The trembling moaning trees, till they in pain, Writhe shrieking, straining and fight desperately to free Themselves from earth's captivity, and from thee torturer flee?

0 whispering, whisking summer wind!

Thou gentle blithely dancing little breeze, 0 be thou thus alway, and implike toss Frail rainbow-coloured flowers and drowse 'neath the trees, In sunny bowers warm-carpeted with moss, Scatter the magic dust of joy about thy way, And happy Nature with a silent welcome thee'll repay.

M.R. JOHN GALSWORTHY. John Galsworthy was born in 1867, and he He was died at the beginning of 1933. educated at Harrow and later at Oxford, and was called to the Bar in 1890.

In -personal appearance and mentality Galsworthy was a lawyer through and through extraordinarily true to his class—the• English upper middle class.

He wrote in beautifully unaffected English.

As a writer he never allowed himself to get out of hand, he is always reserved.

His most important literary achievement was "The Forsyte Saga." This is composed of three novels, and two long short stories relating the history of three generations of It coma large upper middle-class family. mences in the latter half of the nineteenth century, and it closes in the restless vortex of the twentieth century.

Galsworthy has written many ocher novels His plays generally deal with and plays.

One of his some social or moral problem. greatest novels is "Fraternity," this has something of the hopelessness of Russian fiction running through it.

Galsworthy was a pessimist. He had rather a hopeless outlook on life, but was essentially English.

He was also an animal lover, this is shown especially in "Memories," the story of his Cocker Spaniel, Chris.

Time alone can test Galworthy's ability as r• writer, and although his work has been unduly disparaged since his death, even his detractors admit that he was one of England's greatest modern authors.

I.H.A. BRAHMS. Johannes Brahms, whose centenary is being celebrated this year, was born May 7th, 1833, in a very poor quarter of the City of Hamburg, the dark, narrow streets contained tall, gabled houses held as many families as possible, and the one where Brahms was born, stood in a dismal court. They had three small rooms, and in these poverty stricken surroundings the boy spent his early years.

His parents were both musical, but very poor, his father was a contra-bass player in a theatre, and often had to earn money in dance halls and beer gardens; his mother kept a small shop where needles, etc., were sold.

When Johannes, or Hannes as he was called, was seven years of age, his father took him to have lessons. He was eager to learn and had a good memory, and when ten years old a concert was arranged in which he played with several older musicians of Hamburg. It was a great success.

After this Jakob Brahms wished to exploit his son's gift whenever occasion offered, but soon the late hours began to tell on the boy's health.

His father, therefore, begged a wealthy patron of music to take Hannes to his country home, in return for which Hannes would play for him whenever he desired and give music lessons to the young daughter of the family, who was about the boy's age.

Hannes derived much benefit and happiness from his holiday, and returned to Hamburg greatly improved in health.

On his second holiday to Winsen, Hannes, who was now becoming known as a musician, composed his A.B.C. song for four parts, for a choral society there, which he was asked to conduct during his stay.

He was just over fifteen years of age now, and it was not until this time that he heard his first opera, which, naturally, thrilled him.

He realised now that he must make his way as a musician to help support his family and pay for the education of his brother, Fritz.

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THE LUCERNIAN. The political revolution of 1848, caused many refugees to come to Hamburg, among whom was a Hungarian Jewish violinist, Eduard Hofmann, who met Hannes, and the two became friends. They began to give concerts together, then the pianist left Germany for a space of years, and on his return he and Brahms made a concert tour, and were well received wherever they went.

Later, however, relations became somewhat strained between the two, so Brahms travelled to Gottingen, where he met Josef Joachim, the reigning violinist of his time, whom he had long wanted to meet, and they became fast friends.

While at Dusseldorf, he also met Schumann, who wrote a letter to Hannes' parents praising their son highly.

Brahams had already written two sonatas, a scherzo, and a sonata for the piano and violin, and at this time he was busily engaged in writing his sonata in F. minor, which was published after his successful appearance at Leipzig.

After a brief and happy re-union with his parents, at Hamburg, he went to Hanover, to be near his friend Joachim, and became absorbed in the composition of his trio in B major for the piano. Later Schumann and his charming wife, a brilliant pianist, came to Hanover for a short visit, and this was made the occasion for many concerts in which Brahms, Joachim and his wife took part.

When not occupied in composing, Brahms had been busy giving pianoforte lessons, but his friends advised him to try his fortune as After playing with a concert pianist again.

Clara Schumann and Joachim, he settled down at Hamburg. When Schumann died, Brahms travelled to Bonn, then spent some time in Switzerland with his sister and Schumann's On his return journey, he gave widow. several concerts.

It may be asked why Brahms, having such a It was homely disposition, did not marry. because of his great love for music which enabled him to face all disappointments and loneliness.

During his engagement as court pianist in Germany, he became very popular, not only because of his musical genius, but also because of the general culture of his mind. He gave many delightful evenings to his friends in playing the works of the great masters whom he loved.

When not engaged at court, he spent his time at Hamburg, where he wrote a book of charming children's folk songs, which he dedicated to the children of Robert and Clara Schumann.

In 1859, he brought out his concerto in D major, performing it at Hanover, with Joachim conducting the orchestra.

Shortly after this the went to Vienna, where he spent the rest of his life in a little threeroomed flat, which was the nearest approach to a home for him in the later part of his lifP. During the years that followed, he became very popular, and brought out some of his best works, including the Third symphony, which showed him at the zenith of his powers.

From 1889 onwards, he spent his summer holidays on the outskirts of Ischl, near the River Traun, among mountains, valleys and streams, where he composed and visited his friends.

It was in the year 1896 that he received a severe shock in the death of his friend, Clara Schumann, and was present among other musicians at her burial at Boun.

The loss so affected Brahms, that death became the subject of many of his compositions.

His health was now failing rapidly, and he died on April 3rd, 1897. The City of Vienna wishing to do him honour, arranged for his grave to be near Beethoven and Mozart, so his great wish, to be near his beloved masters, was realised.

F.L. A WORDSWORTHIAN JIGSAW. I wandered lonely as a cloud, Along the margin of a bay; So pure the sky, so still the air, A poet could not but be gay.

And hark! how blithe the throstle sings!

And, as I mounted up the hill, I heard a thousand blended notes— We cannot bid' the ear be still!

Continuous as the stars that shine, This fall of water, it doth make, While I am lying on the grass, A murmur near the silent lake.

While in a grove I sat reclined, My thoughts on former pleasures ran— The lake, the bay, the water fall, Our pleasant home when spring began.

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THE LUCERNIAN. SHAKESPEARE ON THE BASEBALL FIELD. Roll Call: "To make your answer truly to your name."

—Much Ado about Nothing. IV.i.

Latecomers: "Sirrah, where have you been?"

Taming of the Shrew, I.ii.

The First Ball: "You are too swift, sir !"

—Loves Labour Lost. III.i.

"There be some sports are painful !"

—Tempest, III.i.

"This poor right hand of mine !"

—Titus Andronicus, III.ii.

Three Fouls: "I think I have that back trick as strong as —Twelfth Night, I.iii. any man."

"This is not the way to win !"

—Richard, III., IV.iv.

"There I hit it right !"

—Romeo and Juliet, II.iii.

"You're powerful at it !"

Winter's Tale, II.i.

Equal Innings: "Give o'er the play."

—Hamlet, III.iv. "'Tis no time to play now!"

Romeo and Juliet, IV.v.

The Bus Bell: "Ding, dong, Hark! Now I hear them!

Ding! dong! bell!"

—Tempest, I.ii.

"When the hurly burly's done, When the battle's lost and won" —Macbeth, I.i.

G.W. A CONTRAST BETWEEN 1833 and 1933.

A letter written by a schoolgirl of 1833 to her father.

My dear Father, Thank you very much indeed for your letter which I received yesterday, and, for the very pleasant surprise it contained in the form of two shillings.

I feel so rich and am sure I will never be able to spend it all, I am the envy of all the other girls at present.

You asked me in your last letter, dear father, how I enjoyed the singer whom we were fortunate enough to hear. I was indeed delighted with his well-modulated voice, and listened intently, being very sorry when the entertainment came to an end.

I am working very hard at present for the examinations which commence next week, for I know how it pleases you to receive a favourable report. Miss Brown told me I had made excellent progress, and that I would be sure to gain a good pass.

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I am eagerly anticipating my holidays, for although I shall be sorry to leave my work, I shall be very happy to be home once more, Father dear! How are Angela, William and Please give them my best love, and Sarah? tell them I shall soon be home to play with them again.

School has become quite exciting this term, for being winter, Miss Black has kindly permitted skipping, which is very pleasant, and I thought it would be good exercise for the children when I come home; but if you think it too unlady-like, I shall refrain from teaching it to them.

You asked me also in your last letter what I should like for my forthcoming birthday. If it is not too much to ask you father, I should like very much a little dress I saw down here It is to which I have taken a great liking. very smart, a dull grey in colour and having There is a frilled bustle and a laced bodice. also a little hat to match, of a soft grey velvet, a fairly wide brim and two ostrich feathers.

Knowing that you like me to look nice when you take me to church in the holidays: I thought you would wish to know the details of the dress.

I I think that is all the news this time. shall write again after my examinations, and relieve you of the suspense you must suffer during them.

I remain, dear father, Your obedient and loving daughter, Patricia.

A letter written by a Breezy Modern to her father.

Dearest Pop, Thanks muchly for your epistle yesterday, I and also for the enclosed ten shillings. think it will just last a week.

Practically nothing has happened this week, save for two concerts, a picnic, an afternoon at the baths and two equally boring addresses.

Oh, I know! You wanted to hear about that English tenor whom you said we were fortunate enough to hear. He was just the cutest thing imaginable, fair curly hair, sparkling blue eyes, and cupid lips, which when apart disclosed a set of white pearls.

Oh Pop! I was just thrilled to the back teeth as I know you would have been had you seen him.

Yes old thing, we have had our exams., and if you had only seen the papers you would have agreed with me that the examiner must

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have been slightly gone in the upper storey.

Bertie (Miss Gilbert) said that I may just pass by the skin of my teeth (or words to that effect), but you know Daddy how worried you become if I work too hard. It is just as well the hols. are near when I shall be able to recuperate.

I had my photo taken yesterday, and reThey are not too ceived the prints to-day. dusty except for the tooth-paste smile, which If there is a spare over-spreads my face. print I will give you one for your next coming of age, but mind, you must be a good pop!

I nearly forgot the most imGoodness! portant item of this letter, guess what happens on the 23rd of next month—No! No! No! well I guess I shall have to tell you though it is not It is like your brilliant self to be so dull. your daughter's birthday, and after much brain fag during a geogranhy lesson. I have come to the following list from which you are at liberty to choose :—An eveninq dress, a fur coat. a baby Austin, a trip to Europe, or an Alsatian.

I'm afraid I must be off to tickle the ivories, otherwise to practise, so cheerio for the present, With loads of love, Pat. QUOTE FREELY !

Boarders— "Laugh and be fat."

Taylor.

Timmy and Micky— "Let dogs delight to bark and bite, For God has made them so."

Watts.

The Twins— "Like but, Oh, how different!"

Wordsworth.

Teachers, please note— " A little nonsense now and then, Is relished by- the wisest men."

Exams.— "Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed."

Pope.

History— "Facts are stubborn things."

Elliot.

Boarders Hats— "A hat not much the worse for wear."

Cowper.

Science Room— "A very ancient and fishlike smell."

Shakespeare.

School— "A stage where every man must play his part."

Shakespeare.

The School Room— "Books cannot always please, however good, Minds are not ever craving for their food."

Crabbe.

Holidays— "There's a good time coming."

Mackay.

Tuck Shop— "Oh that eternal want of pence, Which vexes public men."

Tennyson.

Reference Library— "Read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest."

Assembly "Silence is Golden."

School Buses— 'Tis as cheap sitting as standing."

Swift.

Prefects Room— "Anything for a quiet life."

Middleton.

Boarders, please note— "Bread is the staff of life."

Swift.

Micky— 'Tis sweet to hear the honest watch-dog bark."

Byron.

Maths.— "Multiplication is my vexation, Division is twice as bad.

The rule of three it puzzles me!

And fractions drive me mad !"

Physiology— S "Why has not man a microscopic eye."

Pope.

Drill— "Come and trip it as you go, On the light fantastic toe."

Milton.

Meals— "Complaints are many and various."

Graves.

Shakespeare Day— "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, others have greatness thrust upon them."

Shakespeare.

J.M.

51.

THE LI:CT.RNIAN BUBBLE AND SQUEAK." Why is the sixth form historic?

—Because we have Mick Adam among our number.

Why is the sixth distinguished as a musical form?

—Because we are known to Purr Knells.

Why does strength predominate?

—Because a Man resides with us.

Whv should one be never hungry in the sixth form?

—Because we could always resort to Curry.

Whir are we never lost for words?

—Because we have a Webster.

The sixth is poetical, because— We have Gordon.

Why are our hairs always tidy?

—Because we possess a Trimmer.

Why do we stand for purity?

—Because we have White as a symbol.

Why do we freeze in winter?

—Because we go Northerly.

N. Al. IMAGINATION

The little fish swam here and there, their bodies glistening in the sun, and all around the water's edge, the whispering reeds went to and fro.

I walked along the winding path, the dahlias kissed my rosy cheeks. the nansies dressed in purple robes, curtsied down into my feet. And when I rePched our bright green door, I looked back to our garden cool. the dew was frlistening on the grass, the misty lavender looked sweet. T stretched my arms out to them all, and cried "The garden of my dreams."

P.E., IVa. THE SONG OF THE RIVER.

A fiery thing imagination, But very few possess it, And so it is their inclination, To try and be sarcastic.

So when I gave my views in form, Concerning Rupert Brooke, Fast followed a protesting storm, On liberties I took.

Alas! My friends to you I say, Beware of my sad fate, Imagination does not pay, It seems it's out of date.

F.L.

Down the gully comes the river, Bubbling gaily all the way; The banks are green and strewn with flowers, And birds sing merrily every day.

Turning, twisting, twining ever, Swiftly flowing in its course; Over the waterfall it rushes, With a loud and thundering force.

Slowly, slowly comes the river, Little waves begin to rise, Over rocks it tumbles ever, Into the sea, 'neath sunny skies.

J.E. & A.McP.—Form IV.

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were guarded by a cruel sharp thorn, but little did I heed them as I smelt the pure perfume.

The misty blue of lavender that swayed from side to side, gave out its sweet refreshing The tall scent and filled my heart with joy. sunflowers above my head looked up into the glorious light, their - golden petals gently waved and fluttered in the murmuring breeze.

I walked towards the big round pond, wherein the still white lil'es grow. and watched the dragon-flies swoop down and skim across the shimmering pool.

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"I had a world about me.

'Twas my own."

Wordsworth.

THE GARDEN OF MY DREAMS.

I woke up early one sunny morn, as the birds were singing joyful songs and the sun rose from behind the hill, its golden light on the pane made the colours of a pale pink flower.

I got up from my snow-white bed, and dressed myself, then went outside. I walked into our garden cool, to steal the joys of a spring morn.

The lovely roses on the tree,

THE SEASIDE. On the sands, and in the sea, Children play and laugh with glee; Giant breakers, towering high, Look as if they touch the sky.

Sea-gulls, swooping over head, Come flocking down to eat our bread.

The cliffs that fringe the yellow sand, Are big and black and very grand.

The moon shines on the sea at night, Making a pathway clear and bright.

The sea-side is a happy place, Where everyone has a smiling face.

J.E. & A.McP.—Form IV.

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THE T.UCERNIAN. WINTER.

The snow is falling on the ground, The birds have ceased their song, For all the world is clothed in white, And the wind is very strong.

Now all the lakes are frozen hard, Where children skate and slide; Grown-ups prefer to stay in-doors, By the cheery fire-side.

The frost is on the window pane, It nips of hands and toes; Now in the wood, the trees are bare, And there's hardly a flower that grows.

J.E. & A.McP.—Form IV. THE SEASONS. It was Mother Nature's birthday, and all the seasons were taking her their presents. A little fairy wanted to see the presents, and hid in a bush near the path to Mother Nature's cottage.

First of all comes Spring.

She is a pretty, bright-eyed maiden, her red lips parted in a She has smile to show pearly white teeth. pink cheeks, and a slim, girlish figure. About her body is draped a filmy green wrap, and as she hurries on with her blossom and oranges for Mother Nature, Spring bursts out singing, pouring her happiness into words.

Soon, after comes Summer, Spring's elder Summer is a young woman, with a sister.

She wears a loosekind and beautiful face. fitting cream gown, and in her arms she carries a big bunch of roses and marigolds. At her feet is a huge dog, who worships his mistress. Summer smiles down at him, and the dog wags his tail delightfully, for who could compare with this beautiful being?

A few minutes later comes Autumn. He is a handsome man, dressed in oranges and There is a look of understanding browns. and benevolence in his big brown eyes, and he He is, is also very strong and trustworthy. as Keats says, a "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness." For Mother Nature he brings a basket of rosy apples and pears, and a russet trailer of Virginia Creeper.

Autumn has gone a long way when a slow and lagging footstep is heard. An old man He has appears, and he truly looks his age. long, white flowing beard and hair, and a blue He wears a long robe of frost-bitten face.

Winter white, and sandals upon his feet. always seems to lag behind like an unwelcome guest, but he cannot help it.

He has a staff on which to support his bent old figure, and his wrinkled hand is shaking.

Winter has a very grim face, but he smiles as In it is a tiny he looks down into his hand. little squirrel for Mother Nature, which looks up at him with soft, shy eyes.

The little fairy watched him disappear down the path, and then, content with what she had seen, ran off to tell her friends.

M.A.—Va. THE SANDMAN. The little grey Sandman, He creeps along, And with his Pipes and Pan, He plays a song.

'Tis a song of sleep, So soft and sweet, Of waters deep Where the rivers meet.

It's a song of joy From a singing bird, Which a happy boy Has often heard.

The little grey Sandman, He plays his song On his Pipes and Pan All night long.

A.C.—Va. THE COTTAGE. The cottage it is very old, The roof is made of thatch, But roses twine about the walls, And flowers bloom in the garden patch.

And by the little latticed gate, Runs a tiny little lane; Where blue-bells mingle with cowslips pink, And grasses dewy with rain.

This lane leads on to a little stream, A playground for the elves; And in it's crystal shining waters, The fairies admire themselves.

I.P.—Va. DAWN. The long, still clouds are tipp'd with pink, Blending with a sea of blue; The pale stars rock like silvery boats, And watch the clouds change to a deeper hue.

Then o'er the land the warm sun steals, Wandering over the forests and fields.

The stars disappear, the birds awake, Then flitter about over land and lake.

The men are astir, and we hear them say, "Wake up, Wake up, 'Tis a glorious day!"

M.M.—Va.

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THE LUCERNIAN. MOONLIGHT BY THE SEA. The moon was just coming up, a beautiful silver glow was cast o'er the sky.

A boat drifting silently on the water caught this glow, and the white sail stood out like a shimmering sheet of silver in the moonlight.

Not a sound was heard, save the steady beating of the waves upon the shore.

A few shy stars peeped out of the heavens, then, suddenly a slight breeze arose disturbing all this peaceful harmony.

M.McK.—Form IV. WITH APOLOGIES TO MASEFIELD. Lovely, noiseless motor car, with liveried chauffeur, Purring up to the house along the gravelled drive, With a cargo of frills and lace, Tinted hair and eyebrows, And so in all her state, my lady does arrive.

Dirty old soap box, driven by an urchin, Dodging through the traffic on a market day, With a cargo of chaff bags, Empty bottles, orange peel, Wood, a bull pup and some marbles gay.

D.H.— Form IV. :o.—

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. We acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following magazines :—"Patchwork," from Presbyterian Ladies College; "The Pegasus." from Geelong College; "The Frensharn Ch_onicle," from Frensh?m; "The Scotch Collegian," from Scotch College; The Magazine of United Missionary Girls' High School, Calcutta; and the Magazine of the Sacred Heart Convent.

Henwood & Dancey, Printers. Ryrie Street, Geelong.

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