Lucernian vol 2 no 7 december 1936 reduced by Geelong College

PRESBYTERIAN GIRLS COLLEGE GEELONG

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(DECEMBER 1936

THE LUCERNIAN The MAGAZINE of the PRESBYTERIAN GIRLS' COLLEGE GEELONG

EDITRES:; DOROTHEA. DAVIDSON. EDITORIAL COMMITTEE : EFFIE ROSS, GRACE SAW, BETTY ANDERSON, JESSIE MOSSOP, BERYL BALFOUR.

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Contents

Foreword . .

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Editoral . .

Council Notes . . .

School Notes . . .

School Activities .

Sport . . .

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Distinguished Visitors .

Foreign Correspondence

School Events . • • •

Old Collegians' Association

Personal . .

In Memoriam .

Speech Day, 1935

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Examination Successes, 1935 • .

Salvete and Valete . . . • • •

Prize List, 1935 . . .

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Original Contributions . Acknowledgements . .

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Office-Bearers PREFECTS: Head Prefect, A. Simson; Head of House, E. Ross, D. Davidson, J. McPhee, M. Pettitt, J. Rowe, J. Turner, G. Saw. PROBATIONERS : D. Balfour, D. Batten, M. McArthur, R. Connery. SPORTS COMMITTEE : Miss Douglas; Captains, F. Gough, M. Pettitt; Committee, D. Davidson, A. Simson, J. McPhee, E. Ross. LAWSON HOUSE : Captain, A Simson.

Vice-Captain, M. McArthur.

ROSLYN HOUSE : Captain, D. Davidson.

Vice-Captain, J. Turner.

ARDENS HOUSE : Captains, F. Gough, E. Ross. HARRIS HOUSE : Captain, J. McPhee.

Vice-Captains, E. Ross, M. Pettitt.

Vice-Captain, R. Connery.

LIBRARIANS : J. Turner, D. Balfour, D. Henry, N. Moreton, M. McArthur. J. McPhee, J. Rowe, B. Sewell, P. Warren. LITERARY AND DEBATING : Secretary, D. Balfour. President, E. Ross. M. McArthur.

Committee, B. Anderson,

MUSIC' CLUB : Secretary, Vice-President, Miss Madden. President, Miss Wadelton. Committee, N. Moreton, J. Rowe, Treasurer, M. McArthur. D. Davidson. J. Turner. MUSEUM CURATORS : Mist! Booth, M. Honey, M. McArthur. CAMERA CLUB : Miss Gittus, J. Turner. LEAGUE OF NATIONS : Secretary, G. Saw. President, Miss Ray. Committee, M. Honey, P. Warren. CHRISTIAN UNION : Secretary, M. McArthur. President, Miss Hope. Committee, G. Saw, N. Moreton.

Treasurer, D. Balfour.

Treasurer, M. Hone--

FORM CAPTAINS : Intermediate, J. McPhee. Pass VI, E. Ross. Honours VI., A. Simson. IV., M.Sutcliffe, IVb.,H. Stewart. IVc., L. Bampfield. Va., E. Hore. III., J. Bartle.

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Castlemaine, 8th October, 1936. The end of the school year brings back happy memories of effort, achievement and school companionships and suggests both retrospect and prospect—a looking forward to the year that is dawning. The past how have we used it ? grasped or lost them ?

Opportunities ! The future !

Have we

What does it

hold? The answer depends on the way we have used the past and are using the present. future are inseparable.

Past, present and

Happiness comes from time

well spent and the wise use of the hours of work and leisure. Morongo takes us on the road to happiness, builds good character and gives us vision, understanding and the capacity to enjoy the best things in life. Congratulations to all who have striven, greetings to the whole school, and the best wishes for 1937tO all who are associated with Morongo and its manifold activities. H. S W. LAWSON, President.

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"The old order changeth, yielding place to new And God fufils Himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world."

As time moves relentlessly forward with its stealthy and inaudible step, changes come. Some are great changes revolutionizing the world of thought, by upsetting the reckonings of years. Others are small, perhaps temporary, but great or small, they are all spurred forward by the vigour of youth, and modified by the wisdom of age. As the years roll by like a never-ending stream, they mirror in their brilliant waters, the history of their days. Dark shadows of wars, crime, and waste, shade the enthralling pictures, but in the moving pageant gleams the broadening ray of man's enlightenment, and the evergrowing knowledge of his mind. Yet, though turmoil or peace, failure or success, colour the reflections in the river, the background always remains the same, for nature though it lives and dies, always maintains the same standard of beauty. What is it then that brings about changes in the world? Undoubtedly we are fundamentally of the same fibre as

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our earliest ancestors. We still love life's pleasures ; we still long for fame and honour ; we still dream of improvements and reform to bring about the advent of a perfect world. This, I think, is our answer ; it is the dreams, which soar above the realities of the present and visualize future wonders, which;;revent man's stagnation. But dreaming alone will not bring changes ; there must be among us, those who, being shown the ideals, have the ingenuity and the skill to plan their materialization. They must preach the .gospel of truth and knowledge, inspire in others the desire for improvement, and show the possibility of making these dreams into reality. By so doing they excite the spirit of adventure which is in everyone, though perhaps lying dormant. Thus they, in their turn, with their enlightened imagination, form a necessa ry link in the chain of progress. But who do they link together ? It is the impractical dreamer and the ordinary %,,,orker, who executes the great plans of the intellecutals.

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Those workers are you and I. Our names may never be written among the great or the renowned, but we are indespensable to the successful achievement of our leaders' plans. Always we shall be called upon to perform some task, maybe one which seems small and insignificant but it is never too insignificant to be unimportant in the general scheme.

our dreamers we must work in unison. That is what is known as true citizenship .—the united effort of every man and woman to work unselfishly for the improvement of their country. This work, carried on every day and every year, brings the inevitable changes, which according to the spirit and will of the people, are for better or worse.

Our duties are diverse and interesting if we regard them with zeal, and, with our ideals before us, we work for the distant goal, under the directions of our great organizers. In loyalty to ourselves, our compatriots, our leaders, and

Let us then play our part nobly in life, and assist the world in its experiments which bring about the changes that are part of the progressive movement towards perfection.

Council Notes. In previous issues I have referred to the domestic side of Morongo and the Council's financial responsibilities. Possibly- readers may be interested to consider the objects that prompt Churches and individuals to establish Public Schools like Morongo and carry them on with all the accruing work and worry that is inIn these days separable from them. when Christianity is threatened with Communism, and individualism by collectivism, when Dictators are taking the place of Democracy, people of vision, and especially British people who still enjoy the purest form of democracy and individualism, believe that a sound Christian education is the best antidote to the social upheavals that seem to be imperilling the world today. One of the greatest assets of Australia and all British countries is to be found in the leaven which flows from the Church Public Schools into the community. When one thinks of the many thous-

ands of young people in Australia who spend the years of their youth receiving training in an atmosphere of true religion and then go out into the world to serve, there must be a realisation, not only of the desirability of Public Schools, but of their sheer necessity. Some people may think that the cost of a public school education is high, but compare it with the cost of the average person's pleasure and it will be realised that the benefits to the pupils and the nation far outweigh the cost. If for none other than national reasons Public Schools should be supported and endowed. Some may wonder why these Schools need outside assistance. No large school properly equipped and efficiently staffed ever shows a profit unless its capital outlay is provided by way of gifts. One frequently sees reports of large donations and bequests to Public Schools. In the main these .are provided for boys' schools, whereas the need is as great, if not greater, in con nection with schools for girls, for the

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Dr. R. G. McPHEE, Chairman of the Council.

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profit. The fees paid all go to paying expenses, and a surplus, if any, is used to improve the efficiency of the School. Improvements in the matter of buildings and playing -fields are invariably provided by the assistance friends give to the School. Most Public Schools are burEvery Council dened by heavy debt. - hopes that this burden will be lightened The scope of a Girls' Public School is by endowments and bequeSts. The older not restricted to the passing of Universchools have already experienced such sity examinations., If that were so, there relief from Old Collegians and the public is ample provision for education in State generally, and the Council of Morongo institutions. But Church Schools go will in turn . benefit in this way. Each much further than that. They endeavour year the Council is encouraged by gifts to mould the lives under their care, to in cash or kind for the provision of prizes, eradicate the dross, and to form strong and others which increase the rich colleccharacters. In the process the minds . of tion of art treasures, and add to the comthe pupils absorb all that is best in life, fort of staff and pupils. Generous friends and they are taught to discard many of in the past have provided funds, the inthe practices of modern social life. At come from which is used to provide the same time physical welfare is by no scholarships. Every school needs more means overlooked, for in the fresh counscholarships, and there is no better way try air of Morongo every girl has ample opportunity for healthy sport and re- of commemorating the life of one who creation. As -a result of all this careful has gone to higher service than by a training, girls are finally ready to go out Public School Scholarship in his or her into the world well equipped to face its name. dangers, and if they have responded to the training provided for them., their lives These notes are written in the hope will be dedicated to the service of human- that they will give a better idea of what ity whether it be in the home or in pro- a Public School represents, and the fessional life. national need for its existence and No PUblic School makes a financial influence. influence of women in the community is incalculable and should be a •direct challenge to all that is base and pernicious. It is only one who has closely associated with the Girls' Public Schools like Morongo, who can fully appreciate the influence they exert on the women of the future.

School Notes. PREFECTS' NOTES. Again another successful year has passed with many and varied interests. Matches, work and entertainments have occupied these last twelve months. We regretted losing- a number of the prefects of last year, but were glad to welcome

five of last year's probationers and Dorothea Davidson as Prefects for 1936. -We also welcome the four probationers who were chosen t6 carry on next year's work. Frances Gough, who was made a Prefect at the beginning of the Year unfortunately had to leave after the First

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Term. Grace Saw was therefore elected in her place. Our contingent now numbers twelve, with Alison Simson as Head Prefect, and Effie Ross as Head of the House ; Margaret Pettitt, Jean Rowe, Dorothea Davidson, Janet Turner, Jean McPhee, and Grace Saw as Prefects ; and Daisy Balfour, Margaret McArthur, Rhona Connery, and Dorothy Batten as Probationers. A very successful basketball match was played between the Staff and Prefects during the Second Term, the result being in our favour. We were very grateful to all those.who helped with the Prefects' dance. This year the music was supplied by the Ritz Orchestra which proved very successful. We also wish to thank the Hermitage Prefects for the kind invitation to their Glance. We thank Miss Pratt and the staff for their help throughout the year, and wish the Prefects of 1937 every success.

BOARDERS' DIARY 1936. First Term. Feb. 11th—Boarders returned to school to find twentv-two newcomers and five new members of staff whom we were delighted to welcome to Morongo. Feb. 13th—Effie Ross was elected Head of the House. Jean Rowe, Janet Turner, Dorothea Davidson, and Francis Gough were made Prefects, and Daisy Balfour and Maragaret McArthur were We all heartily elected Probationers. congratulate them. Feb. 15th—Boarders' tennis tournament \vas played. We had much pleasure in initiating the the new girls into the ways of a boarder with the help of soap, toothpaste and a few worms.

Feb. 25th—Today we had the first meeting of the Music Club, and the officebearers were elected. Feb. 29th—Boarders' Picnic to Ocean Grove. We had a marvellous time, swimming being the main item on the programme. We came back to school tired but happy. March 4th—The heats of the swimming sports were held. March 7th—A Salmagundie evening gave us quite a lot of amusement. March 8th Today the swimming sports were held. We are very sorry to relate that we were badly defeated by both Day Girls and Old Girls in the relay race. We congratulate them most sincerely, but are still hoping to win next year. March 14th—Some of our bright members entertained us in an impromptu way. Games, charades, and other items occupied most of the evening. March 21st—This evening's entertainment was a Fancy Dress Ball organized among ourselves. March 26th—As a special novelty we had tea out of doors, because the Council Dinner was held in the Dining Room. March 28th—Every Boarder contested very enthusiastically in a ping-pong tournament. April 4th—Six of our number represented the school Christian Union at School's Day, held in Eltham. Miss Hope came with us and proved an excellent escort, as we all had a snlendid time. In the evening Music Club was held. Miss Wadelton gave an extremely interesting talk, which was illustrated by some of her advanced pupils. April 8th—The joyful boarders went home for Easter.

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April 14th—We returned to school after a brief but exhilarating holiday. Two more were added to our number.

Jura:. 16th—Rabbi Danglow honoured the school with an inspiring address on our motto and our Lamp of Learning.

April 20th—Mr. Roy Shepherd entertained the Music Club with an interesting recital.

June 22nd—Today our attention was drawn to the Women's College Appeal by Miss Syme who came to the school.

April 25th—This morning we listened in to the Anzac Service.

June 24th—The Honours and Pass Biology students were fortunate enough to go to the pictures and see "The Life History of a Frog" starring Freddy Frog. They also saw "A Tale of Two Cities."

April 26th—Boarders went to Geelong College for their Music Club Meeting. May 5th—Holiday for Boat Race heats The boarders had an exeat weekend. It was a perfectly marvellous win for the College. May 10th—Some of the boarders went to a concert at Geelong Grammar. This was very enjoyal le. May 14th—We broke up for the holidays after a term of work and fun. Second Term. June 1st—Boarders returned to school. June 10th—Roparte Varo from Fiji came to talk, to us today. June 11th—Mr. Sutton Crow brought a party of Conservatorium artists to Morongo. This concert was most interesting and instructive as Mr. Crow explained everything very clearly. It was the school Picture Night. We saw "The Guv'nor" and "This is the Life." June 15th—A. number of girls from Morongo attended the United Service in This service was conducted Geelong. and arranged by the Y.W.C.A for the women and girls of our city. Miss Remington delivered a very fine address taking for her topic "Unity in Adventure" which was the. theme of the whole service. A choir, of which some of our girls formed part, led the singing.

June 25th The Prefects were invited to look over the Geelong Hospital. Their expedition resulted in a large and varied contribution of groceries being collected to help the hospital. This was one of our many gifts for charity. June 27th—The senior boarders who did not go to the Prefects' dance went to "A Tale of Two Cities," that afternoon. The Dance in the evening was enjoyed by those invited. The prefects proved excellent hostesses. June 28th—Some of the boarders attended the Geelong College Music Club at the kind invitation of Mr. Rolland. These meetings continued fortnightly. July 4th—The Music Club presented a musical play called "The Stranger" embodying some of Schumann's works. This was appreciated very greatly by the non-performing members. July 9th—Today some of the College boys came out and commenced a short series of practice matches with the tennis teams. July 19th—Mr. Lindsay Biggins entertained the Music Club with a recital. July 24th—Tonight the boarders enjoyed a performance by the famous dancer "La Meri," in the Plaza theatre.

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July 31st—We went to the A. B. C. Orchestral Concert conducted by Professor Bernard Heinze. August 7th—Music Club Competitions were held tonight. August 8th—The Boarders went to a Fete at Mrs. Pettitt's, where everyone had a good time. The Sixth Form French Class attended the French play entitled "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme." August 9th—Mr. Hearne gave us great pleasure this afternoon, as he invited the Mti.sic Club to his home where he played the organ to us. August 15th The Prefects were invited to the Hermitage Dance. August 22nd—Boarders attended "The Dragon," a play acted by the Hermitage This was enjoyed girls in their hall. very much. August 25th The School Dramatic performance was held very successfully. August 27th Hurray ! We broke up for the holidays today.

Third Term. Sentember 15th—Boarders returned to school. September 24th—Hobbies Day is over for another year. There was an excellent 1_17(1 varied collection of articles. Sepl:ember 26th—Another Christian Union Schools' Day was held. This time we spent the day at Blackburn. Seventeen Boarders represented Morongo. The College "Mystery Night" was organAs ized by the Glee Club this year. usual the Boarders attended it. October 17th—We were over-joyed this morning when we awoke and found the sun shining brightly for the Sports. We are exceedingly pleased to be able to say that the Boarders won the Relay Race.

October 21st—The Fifth and Sixth Forms attended a French Evening in the Davidson Hall at the Gordon Technical School. October 23rd—We went to Geelong Grammar for "Alpha and Omega," a wonderful Biblical pageant play. October 24th—Mtisic Club meeting. Students 1vho went for exams. recently, gave a concert. The violin class 2-aye its first attempt in public, and the Pandean Pipes and Percussion Band also gave items. Oz4oher 30th Boarders' exeat weekend for the Combined Sports. November 2nd—We returned to school this morning. November 5th—We celebrated Guy Fawkes Night by a huge bonfire and a good supply of fireworks which provided plenty of fun. November 7th—Some of our members entertained us at an evening, "The Breath of Spring," and we all had a good time. November Rth—Today the Sixth Form experienced the thrill of the year. Commander Walker invited us to inspect the H.M.A.S. Australia and showed us over the ship himself. Tonight we went to church to hear the State Moderator, the Right Rev. Irving Davidson preach.

November 10th—The Commission of Assembly visited the school for the Garden Party. We were all very pleased to see Sir Harry Lawson. We are now looking forward , to the Council Picnic on the 20th November, and also to High Tea on December 6th. This year has been full of interesting and memorable events and has been very successful in every way.

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DAY GIRLS. This year the day-girls have been very successful both in sport and work. We gained the victory over the boarders in the relay swimming race, but unfortunately we were not so successful in the athletic sports. We are especially proud of the four day-girl champions—Jean McPhee, running; Rae McClure, tennis ; Margaret Mackinlay, senior swimming and Betty McDonald, junior swimming. We only hope that we do as well in the examinations. We have been able to join with the boarders in many of their activities during the year, chiefly those of the Music Club.

OUR KINDERGARTEN NOTES. We are very sorry that Miss Park went away, but we hope she will come clown and see us again some time. We now have Miss Radford in her place. We are a big family this year. There are several new girls and some new little people in the nursery also. We have a big green bus to bring us to school and take us back at dinner time because we cannot all fit in the car. The big room is looking very gay at present because there are bright new curtains and many girls bring beautiful flowers. Our gardens are blooming nicely now with lots of pretty flowers in them. There is tan over the yard so that we may not hurt ourselves if we fall. We are also getting a new rocker, and a big load of clean sand has just arrived. We have been very busy this vear with handwork for Hobbies Day and we will soon be busy getting ready for Christmas.

At present we are practising for Sports Day and we are running in the sack, egg and spoon, flat, and potato races. Miss Douglas gives us nice drill lessons. We are also having a flag race in the sports. We have a percussion band with Miss Madden and we are better than we were. One day we had a little concert and everybody . took part. Mrs. Wigley and the nursery children came to it and they enjoyed it very much. We have been hard workers this year and five of the second form are going to the Big School next year. We wish everybody a happy Christmas and hope they will enjoy their holidays. From all the kindergarten children.

ARDENS HOUSE. House Mistress Miss Booth. Captain Effie Ross. Vice-Captain--Margaret Pettitt. 1936 has been quite a successful year for Ardens, all told ; and the members of the house have displayed a very fine house spirit throughout the keenly-contested matches. We were, of course, very pleased to win the Margaret Shannon Cup, although our joy at winning the Swimming Sports was almost as great, as it was our first victory since 1928. In the field of work we have not clone so well, but we are hoping for better results next year. At the end of the first term, we lost our House Captain, Frances Gough, and have missed her very much. However, we have been lucky in having Miss Booth as our House Mistress, and thank her for her enthusiastic support. Our congratulations are extended to the other houses on their various suc-

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cesses, and to Margaret Mackinlay and Betty McDonald, both Ardens girls, who were Senior and Junior Swimming Champions. The following have obtained their house colours :— N. Sutherland—Basketball. C. Williamson—Basketball ; Baseball. D. Batten—Basketball. R. Haggar—Basketball. B. Carmichael—Baseball. M Mackinlay—Running. O. Young—S\vimminng. M. Chapman—Swimming. M. \IcGarvie—Tennis, Baseball ;School Tennis. E. Ross—School Basketball. M. Pettitt—School Tennis ; School Baseball.

HARRIS HOUSE. House Mistress—Miss Hope. Captain—Jean McPhee. Vice-Captain—Rhona Connery. This year we lost both our Captains as well as Miss McPhee, who was a strong supporter of Harris, but we were glad to welcome back as Vice-Captain, Rhona Connery who had spent the greater part of last year in England. Our successes have been fewer than The Juniors retained in former years. the Junior Tennis Cup which they have Rae McClure held for several years. won the School Tennis Championship, and our Captain, Jean McPhee won the Senior Athletic Championship at the Annual Sports. The baseball matches have not yet been completed, but we hope for victory. 01.1.7 congratulations gd to Ardens who have had such a successful year, winning the majority of House contests.

To those returning next year, and to all new members, the House gives its best wishes for a prosperous year. The following girls have won their house colours :— R. Connery—Basketball ; Baseball. R. McClure—Swimming; Tennis ; Running. J. McPhee—Running. E. Hore—Basketball ; Tennis ; Baseball ; School Tennis. A. Potter—Tennis ; School Tennis. LAWSON HOUSE. "Green's our colour, great's our fame, Lawson, Lawson, is our name." House Mistress—Miss McKay. Captain—Alison Simson. Vice-Captain—Margaret McArthur. We were very pleased to welcome Miss McKay back again this year, and we would take this opportunity of thanking her for her help and support on all occasions. We extend congratulations to the captain on being made Head Prefect. Although we have not attained "the fame" referred to in our motto, we have still kept our flag flying, with the hope that in the not-very-distant future we shall see it head the list. We congratulate Ardens on their victory in the basket-ball, tennis, swimming and athletic sports , and the various girls who have been. successful in winning the championships. We would thank all the girls for their co-operation, and may we remind those who are returning next year to uphold the honour of the house, of the saying, "If at first you don't succeed, Try, try, try again."

THE LUCERNIAN. The following- girls have gained their house colours :— H. Sutcliffe Swimming. M. MoretOn Basketball; Baseball. J. McCallum—Baseball. A. Simson Tennis.; School Baseball. ROSLYN HOUSE. "It's Roslyn—Roslyn for-ever." I-louse Mistress—Miss Gittus. Captain—Dorothea Davidson. Vice-Captain Janet Turner. We commenced this year with Miss She has Gittus as our house mistress. supported us with great enthusiasm during- our various successes and defeats. Among the latter were the Swimming and the Athletic Sports which were won

by Ardens, to whom we offer our heartThe junior team iest congratulations. won their basket-ball though the senicrs lost. We are proud to congratulate two of our members, Jocelyn McGilvray, and Myra Davidson who brought distinction to the house by winning the Junior and Prep. running championships. The baseball matches are being contested keenly, and the results are awaited with excitement. We extend our congratulations to the following girls who have won their house colours : Dorothea Davidson—Tennis. Nancy McMeekin Basketball ; Baseball. Mavis Honey—Basketball. Morva Chisholm—Basketball.

School Activities. AUSTRALIAN STUDENTS' CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT. At the first meeting of the Christian Union this year the following girls were elected as office-bearers: President—Margaret Pettitt. Secretary—Margaret McArthur. Treasurer Mavis Honey. Committee—Nell Moreton. Grace Saw. During First Term, we were fortunate in having Miss Jill Morey to speak to us. For her subject she chose Easter, and told us how the Easter Egg became the traditional symbol of the the Easter Season. At the conclu.sion of an interesting address, the members of the movement

joined in singing the Christian Union song. Enjoyable features of the Union's activities were the Schools' Days held in some of Melbourne's delightful country suburbs. Eltham was the place chosen for the first of these, and Blackburn for the for the second. At these picnics, members from the various schools meet together in friendship to discuss in public any questions which may have been troubling. them. Miss Hope, our Movement Leader, attended the Christian Movement Camp held at Healesville, during the May vacation, and at one of our later meetings she told us of the delightful experience it had been.

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As usual, during second term, we divided into study circles which were led by Miss Booth, Miss Hope, Miss Wilson and Miss Ray, our book for study being "Jesus of Nazareth." We feel that this year, the Christian - ovement has been very profitable, and M our thanks are largely clue to Miss Hope for its success.

LEAGUE OF NATIONS. This year under Miss Ray's enthusiastic direction, our branch of the Junior League of Nations has become one of There is an our most vital activities. increased number of members, who are interested and helpful in all our enterprises. At our first meeting, the Officebearers were elected. During the First Term, Miss Duncan the Secretary of the Victorian Branch of the League, and Miss Terry visited the school. Miss Duncan told us how a girl from Japan started a true friendship and a real understanding between girls of Japan and China. This illustrated how we, also, might do something in a small way to foster friendly relations between nations. Early in Second Term, we joined with the Debating Society in a debate on the question :—"That the League of Nations has failed to justify its existence." This afforded a great amount of interest, but was unsuccessful from our point of view, as the affirmative side won. However, we can only do our best to show that in the future, the League will justify its existence. On August 7th, we celebrated League of Nations Day in a very appropriate manner. After Assembly, when we had a suitable hymn, Bible reading and prayer, we listened in to a broadcast from Geneva.

The Secretary-General outlined the work accomplished by this organization and gave a message to the Victorian Schools. Following this, Form IVa. acted a delightful short play entitled "Goodwill, the Magician." The senior school then gave a "Mock Council of the League of Nations" in which the Italo-Abyssinian question was discussed, and sanctions were imposed upon Italy. This was extremely interesting and instructive, especially to the senior girls. We ended this section of the programme with a pageant performed by IVc. Britannia was represented as an example of Goodwill. She was accompanied by the members of her family. Then came the League of Nations with her children. This excellent pageant was very picturesque and each costume was typical of the country represented. As a background projects done by the Juniors decked the walls of the Assembly Room. These took the form of maps and pictures of the scenery of other countries. They also showed the people in their every-day environment, dressed in national costume. Perhaps the most interesting of the projects was one done by Form IVb. This was the Covenant of the League surrounded by the flags of its members. This work showed how the influence of the League spreads into other branches of school activities.

DRAMATIC NOTES. Under the direction of Miss Haase, the Dramatic Club this year presented "Milestones," a play by Arnold Bennett and Ernest Knoblach. This play is of three different periods ; the first act takes place in 1860, the second in 1885, and the

THE LUCERNIAN. third in 1912. It deals with the stories of three generations of one family—the Rheads. John Rhead, a very enterprising young man, has a great belief in the future of iron ships, which his two partners, Sam Sidley and his father, do not John's determination to leave share. their iron foundry and go in for shipbuilding- , leads to a quarrel • between the Gertrude, John's sister, two families. breaks off her engagement to Sam, and Rose, Sam's sister, who is in love with John, is forbidden to marry him. Twenty-five years pass, and the curtain rises on the second act to reveal the home of John and Rose Rhead—for they have married after all. John is now a successful man of fifty, anc about to be made a Laronet. He is planning to marry his only child, Emily, aged twenty-two, to Lord Monkhurst, a man of forty-five, and will brook no refusal, even though Emily is in love With another young man, Eventually Arthur Preece by name. Emily has to give in to his stubborn will, but not before we have caught a glimpse of the fact that John, although so goahead in his youth, now condemns anything new, and is out of sympathy with the present. We find also that Sam has married a Yorkshire girl, Nancy, and is quite engrossed in his baby son Richard ; while Gertrude, now a bitter woman is living with Rose and John. The third act, twenty-seven years later, shows how Emily's daughter, Muriel, is determined to marry Richard Sibley and go with him to Winnipeg. Lord Monkhurst being- dead, Emily feels she will be alone in the world, and so refuses to let Muriel leave her. She is supported by John, an old man now, but still head of the family, while Rose and However, Gertrude take Muriel's side. the' arrival of Arthur Preece again changes Emily's views entirely, and all ends happily.

One particularly pleasing part of the performance was the stage furnishing, especially in the Victorian scenes, which were truly delightful. We would like to thank Miss Maber1N,- Smith for all her work in managing the furnishing, also Miss Gittus and Miss Wilson, and all others who helped in getting up the play. The cast was as .follows :— Mr. Rhead • .. Alison Simson John Rhead .. Dorothy Batten Rose Sibley .. ▪ Rhona Conner)Sam Sibley .. . . Pat Warren Gertrude Rhead .. Effie Ross . • Janet Turner Ned Pym (Lord Monkhurst) Thomson .. . Olga Young Emily Rhead . . .. Dorothea Davidson Arthur Preece .. . . Nell Moreton Nancy Sibley .. Netta Bo-wring Gerald Pym .. Helen Sutcliffe The Hon. Muriel Pym .. Elsie Gough Richard Sibley .. .. Edith Olsen WiTebster .. Betty Carmichael The junior members of the Club gave as a curtain-raiser, the one-act play "Freckles." This was the amusing story of a school-girl who applied boot-polish to her face instead of freckle lotion. The cast of "Freckles was :— Freckles . .. Nancy Barr Dora .. . . .. Pat Elvins Joan . Phyllis David Miss Field .. June Elvins •

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LITERARY and DEBATING SOCIETIES. This year it was decided to amalgamate the Literary and Debating Societies ; but we have suffered considerably throughout the year from the fact that it was extremely hard to find time to hold our meetings.

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Nevertheless, we managed to have several debates and discussions on literature. During the first term we made a study of the folk-tales of various nations. Effie Ross beg-an the series with a comparison of the English and the Celtic tales, and Daisy Balfour gave a very fine talk on the stories of the Eastern In folk-tales it is possible countries. to find many of the characteristics of the race, and the contrast between those of different peoples is often most marked. Viewed in this light, the study leads to endless interesting channels of thought, and yields great enjoyment. In the second, we chose modern peotry as our special work. Talks on W. B. Yeats by Dorothea Davidson, Kipling by Margaret McArthur, and James Elroy Flecker by Alison Simson showed us something_of the real beauty to be found in conternporary peotry, and opened our eyes to much that is delightful.

the year, Mr. Page's criticism of the members of the Morongo team for reading their speeches is one which ought to be taken to heart by all members. We hope that the Debating Society of 1937 will make a special effort in practising speaking from notes ; and we wish them luck in their attempt. L IBRARY NOTES. On returning to school this year, we were delighted to find that our former Arts and Crafts Room had been transformed into an attractive Reading Room. The deep cream walls are hung with curtains, pictures and posters which add to the beauty of the room. For seating accomodation we have chromium The., chairs and a comfortable settee. books are found in shelves and cupboards around the walls, while the two new reading desks are specially made with shelves to hold the many magazines we now possess.

'When Miss Wilson left at the end of We are very grateful to Dr. McPhee second term, debating suffered a very severe loss indeed. However, she was for the continued interest he has shown good enough to come out again and help in the library throughout the year. us, so that we were able to meet four Through his generosity we have been members of the Geelong College Debat- able to procure many valuable new books, ing Society in a debate on the subject as well as those he has given us from his "That the introduction of machinery has own library. done more harm than good." The His donation to the reference and College took the affirmative side, and fiction shelves includes :—"The Science Morongo the negative. At the conclu- of Life" (Wells), "King Charles II." sion, Mr. Page, the adjudicator, gave the (Bryant), "The Story of Mankind" (Van decision to the negative, but only by a Loon), "The Golden Year" and "Wonder narrow margin. Throughout the year Day" (Arthur Mee), "Men Against we have held debates between members Death" (de Kruif), "Folk Tales of All of the society. The first, on the subject Nations" (Lee), "Story of the World in "That the League of Nations has failed Pictures," "Dollars Only" (Bok). "A to justify its existence" was won by the Testament of Youth" (Britteum), "The affirmative ; and the second, "That Sun- Gleam in the North" and "The Dark day sport is advisable in schools," by Mile" (Broster), "East Africa by Motor the negative. Although the standard Lorry" (Campbell), "My Northcliffe has improved considerably throughout Diary" (Clarke), "Explorers All" (Coll-

THE LUCERNIAN. inson), "Travels and Men" (Curle), "Vanishing Trails" (Dale), "Diary of a Provincial Lady" (Delafield), "The White Monkey" (Galsworthy), "Since Then" (Gibbs), "The Magic Carpet (Halliburton), "A Trumpet in the Dust" (H.olme), (Masefield), "Beside a "The Conway" Norman Tower" (de la Roche), " A Princess in Excile" "Marie Grand Duchess of Roumania," "A Visit to America (Macdonnell), "A London Year" (Morton), "She Travelled Alone in Spain" (Murdock), "England the Unknown Isle" Portheim), "English Journey (Preistly), "The Life of Cesare Borgia" (Sabatini), "Adventure" (Seely), "Things to Come" (Wells); and many illustrated magazines. Other new books in the library are :— "The World's Greatest Paintings," "Art and Artists," "The Conquest of Mexico" (Prescott), "Books • and Characters" (Strachey), "Twenty Centuries" (Larn.ed), "Songs of Childhood" (de la Mare), "John Sebastian Bach" (Parry), "The Body and its Health" (Cullis and Bond), "The Discovery of the Circulation of the Blood" (Linger), "The Silver Jubilee," "The Georgian Literary Scene" (Swinerton), "Pictorial Atlas," "Changing Japan," ."Manchuchuo," "Penang and Singapore," "Japan, Australia and New Zealand," "The Island of Sheep" (Buchan), "Me" (Jacob), "Polcarp's Progress" (Canning), "Jemima Rides" (Hepple), "Fire over England" (Mason), "Second Plays" (Milne), "New Zealand Holiday"(Rees), "Windyridge Revisited" (Riley), "A Traveller in the West Indies" (Rutter), "Everest 1933" (Ruttledge), "The Three Brontes" (Sinclair), "The Sea and Jungle" (Tomilson), "One Act Plays of Today," "Best One Act Plays of 1935," "Lives of the Great Composers." For some these books our thanks are due to Mr. J. M. Badger and Miss

Maberl.y Smith, while the others were bought with library funds. The benefits derived from our new Reading Room have already become So apparent that we look forward to its future progress.

MUSEUM NOTES. We were very sorry to lose Miss Cooper at the end of 1935, and we have efforts and P:reatly missed her interest. Owing to her her work the Museum was in a. most orderly condition when we ro- nrned to school this year. The interest which Miss Cooper has incited has continued to show itself under Miss Booth, and consequently a most varied collection of gifts has been presented throughout the year. Early in the year the "Paringa" a Chinese tow-boat suddenly disappeared while travelling round the Victorian coast, and the mystery was only solved when pieces of the hull were washed up on the beach. A piece of the wreckage which was picked up on the beach at Torquay was presented to the museum by Helen Purnell. Phyllis David gave several specimens of crvstalled salt from the Cheetham Salt Company, Geelong, which. show very clearly the cubical structure of the brine crystal. Some very interesting examples of native handwork, consisting of small specimens of bead and wire work done by the Kaffirs of South Africa, were given by Alison Robley. Although they are only small articles, they show very clearly the talent these half-ciiyilized natives have for such delicate work. Quite a number of specimens of rock and minerals have been presented. Margaret Henderson has contributed

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some scoriae from Mount Leura in the Camperdown district ; Joan Berryman specimens of copper from a Tasmanian mine ; jean Bull some fossilized ti-tree twigs from Barwon Heads which are about six hundred years old; and Marjorie Doery an axe-head and grinding stones used by the aborigines of Western Victoria. Miss Smith has given a tortoise shell, Marjorie Rix a two-compartment bottle, Rosemary Weddell a large stuffed tortoise from Port Darwin. Ruth West has presented a number of very interesting articles : a carved ivory brooch at least one hundred and fifty years old; two hair combs, a mat and bag, coral and shells, a wooden dish, and a miniature of a basket used by women, an unmounted emu's egg, and a collection of butterflies from Papua. Alex Cornell has presented a Korean brazier about three hundred years old, aril Miss Cooper a copy of the "Edinburgh Evening Courant" newspaper published December 16th, 1742.

THE CAMERA CLUB. The Camera Club has continued to meet fortnightly intervals again this year. We are vcry grateful to Mr. Porter and Mr. Horne for their lectures and the expert advice which they have given us. The membership list has increased considerably, while great interest has been shown, especially among the Juniors. Most of the meetings were held in the dark room, where developing and printing were demonstrated. At the heginring of the year, Mr. Porter gave us an addr:- rs on 'all' composition of good pictures, which he illustrated with some photographs he had taken in Tasmania.

Instead of holding competitions each term, w.e held a display on Hobbies Day when the entries were grouped in three sections, namely, School and Excursion Photographs and Elementary Photography, fwilich illustrated the work we are doing in the (lark room. We are looking 'forward to Mr. Porter's Cinematograph evening with which we hope to bring: our club meetings to a triumphant end. GUIDE NOTES. We met for the first time on February 1.7th, under our Captain, Miss Wilson. With about twenty-four enrolled Guides and several recruits we fornied patrols. Some of the senior members were unable to attend on. Mondays, so we met on Mondays and Thursdays alternatively. During the second term Alex Cornell. one. of last year's Guides, came out and helped us with our work. Most of our attention during this term v.Tas turned to Country Dancing. Unfortunately. owinoto illness, Miss Wilson had to relinguish her duties, therefore we did not compete for the Guide Country Dal-wino- in Geelong. There have been. _no Guide meetings since Alis Wilson left. We wish to extend our congratulations to all the recruits who have Passed their tests, and to all others who have won badges this year. Some of our Patrol Leaders and Corporals are to represent "Morongo" at a Guide Camp during the Christmas holidays, and we all wish them an enjoyable time.

BROWNIE NOTES. We have three sixes this year. Our pack has increased from last year, and tore have enrolled five new Tweenies into Brownies.

THE LUCERNIAN. -We have learnt some new games, and have stories and games alternatively each day. If a Brownie brings a book to the Meeting we read it. This term "Ivy Joan" has been our story. At the beginning of the year we learnt our semaphore, as we had to say in signs, "Brownies welcome you" to Lady Hunting-field, This term many of us have been trying for our "Golden Bar." One or two Brownies have got it, but the others who have not are trying very hard for it. We have several ways . of taking- up the pennies. We most frequently use a little dog which we won" last year, and sometimes we have a train. We are able to go on the train if we have a penny. I am glad to say \ve nearly always remember our pennies. Each pack has its own corner, and we meet there until we are called to the circle by our Brown Owl. Onr leaders are Margery Rix, Elaine McKinnon and Heather Stewart.

MUSIC CLUB. With Miss "Wadelton and Miss Madden again at our helm, the club has made a striking progress during this year. We felt that the most appropriate opening for the year would be an address on "The Method of Preparing a Typical Programme." Miss Wadelton kindly consented to conduct this, and after an extremely interesting talk, three of her advanced pupils, Miss Elsey, Miss Madden and Miss Blakiston illustrated different points stressed during the address. The second meeting was arranged by the Parents' and Friends' Association who invited Professor Harold Elvins to speak to parents, friends and club mem-

Mr. Elvins chose bers on 15th April. "Aesthetics and Athletics" as the title for his address. He drew a vivid picture of the importance of music in the world, and showed that without rhythm and inflection life could not exist. Miss Muriel Clarke brought the evening to a close with some beautiful songs. To add to our store of fine music, Mr. Roy Shepherd visited us on April 20th. His beautiful piano recital was greatly appreciated by the club members who enjoyed every item on the varied programme. After the visits of these two wellknown artists the choir decided to present a short one-act musical play entitled "The Stranger," on July 14th Some other members of the club were called in to take part in the chorus songs, and the junior band supplied the orchestral element. The play was presented to the boarders and owed a great deal of its success to Miss Wadelton, for the production, Miss Madden for the music, the helpful suggestions of Miss Stott for the singing, and the Geelong College boys for the loan of their cadet uniforms. On July 19th, we welcomed Mr. Biggins who spoke on the importance of music as a subject. He also pointed out the common mistake of parents expecting their child to be a first-class musician. Mr. Biggins had parents and friends among his audievce and everyone was most entertained by the delightful address and his interesting and beautiful recital. The last meeting for the second term was a competition of solo and concerto items between the Houses. Miss Moore kindly judged the performances and annouced Ardens as the deserving winners. Our activities for the third term commenced with a Recital by the examination pupils, the Pandean Pipers and the

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Violin Class. This indicated the standard of work attained during the year by the different sections of the music club. Remembering the visit of Mr. Birdsey last year, we were delighted to welcome him again on November 6th. This time he chose "The Yoemen of the Guard" for his opera, and the club spent a delightful evening listening to the records and fol-

lowing the dialogue on the pamphlets hich he provided. • To close an enjoyable and successful year happily, Miss Wadelton is arranging a Social Evening for members of the Club. With this account of the year's activities we close, in wishing- the club members of 1937 the best of luck for a happy and successful year.

SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS. Expenditure.

Receipts. King's Memorial Fund .. Women's College Appeal By Dramatic .. . • • . .

s. 10 10 0 19 0 0 10 10 0

To King's Memorial Fund .. 10 10 19 0 Women's College Appeal 1 1 Bethany Babies Home .. 1 1 Unemployed Boys' Centre 1 1 Zenana Mission .. • • 7, 2 9 Korean Mission .. • • • • )) Newtown & Chilwell Free 9 9 Kindergarten .. West Geelong Kindergarten .. 1 1 Soldiers' Christmas Treat )3

0 0 0 0 0 0

Total

£40 0 0

A number of woollen articles made by the girls was sent to the Newtown & Chilwell and Geelong West Free Kinder-

Total ..

£40 0

0 0 0 0

gartens, and a large box of groceries was sent to the Geelong Hospital from the school.

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SPORTS NOTES. This year the school tennis and basketball teams have not been as successful as usual, although enthusiasm has not abated. The baseball team showed marked improvement in its match against Ballarat Grammar. Owing- to constant rain during the year, the tennis practice has suffered, and the tennis eight is not at its best form. With only two members of last year's team hack this 'ear, the basket-ball team had a great deal of work ahead of it, and in spite of constant practice did not quite reach the standard of former years. We were very sorry to lose our Sports Captain, Frances Gough, at the end of first term. Margaret Pettitt was' chosen in her place and has fulfilled her office ably We would like to take this opportunity of welcoming Miss Douglas, our new sports mistress, who filled the place of Miss Pettitt. We also wish to thank the boys of Geelong College who came out to give the tennis eight practice.

Great enthusiasm has been shown in house matches which were very keenly contested. Ardens House won the senior tennis and basket-ball shields, while Harris won the junior tennis cup. The standard of circlos has improved, and the new court has been greatly appreciated. On March 9th, the Swimming Sports were held at the Eastern Baths, Ardens being the winners. Ardens also won the Athletic Sports which were held on October 17th. The school baseball team suffered defeat in its one match against Ballarat Grammar. The scores were :— Ballarat Grammar .. ▪ .. 14 rtu-N Morongo • .. 6 runs The results of the basket-hall matches were :— Warwick 29, defeated Morongo 26 Stratherne 21, defeated Morongo 17 Morongo 16 drew with Sacred Heart College 16.

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'Warwick 24 defeated Morongo 12 Morongo 24, defeated Ballarat Grammar 20 Stratherne 20 defeated Morongo 17 The tennis four was not as successful as in previous years, the results being:— Sacred Heart Convent 45, defeated Morongo 37. Old Collegians 39, defeated Morongo 37.

The Margaret Shannon Memorial Cup was won by Ardens House, with Harris a close second, Lawson third and Roslyn fourth. Our congratulations are extended to the senior, junior and preparatory champions, Jean Mct'hee, Jocelyn McGilvray, and Myra Davidson.

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Stratherne 62, defeated Morongo 58. Warwick 34, defeated Morongo 25. Morongo 28 drew with Ballarat Grammar 28. Morongo 59, defeated Ballarat Grammar 50. Stratherne 66, defeated Morongo 44.

THE ATHLETIC SPORTS. This year the Athletic Sports were held at the School on October 17th. Although the weather was dull, house flags and ribbons made a gay show, and fortunately, the rain held off until the sports were over. A change was made in the afternoon tea arrangements. Where previously visitors had provided a picnic tea, this year they were entertained in the Assembly Hall to afternoon tea provided by the parents and the School. Telegrams of best wishes and congratulations were received from the President of the School Council, Sir Harry Lawson, who was not able to be present, as well as from a number of old girls and friends of the School.

The Annual Swimming Sports were held on March 9th at the Eastern Baths. We had watched the weather anxiously for days beforehand, and we were greatly relieved when Wednesday dawned fine and clear. Excitement ran high, as all Houses were evenly matched. The Amphibian race, which has not previously been included, caused much amusement. The competitors had to swim twenty-five yards fully clad, dive for a brick, undress, and swim back to the rope. The race between Boarders and Daygirls was keenly contested, as usual, but the Daygirls were once more successful. We congratulate Margaret Mackinlay on being School Champion, and Ardens House on winning the Swimming Shield. We had as judges this year Mr. D. Walter, Mr% Hencly, Mr. P. Griffiths, and Mr. P. Ebbott, all of whom are wellknown to Geelong swimmers. They gave us helpful advice, and an exhibition of the different strokes after the contests were over.

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School Events. ist ASSEMBLY 1936. The school re-opened after the summer vacation on Wednesday, 12th February. Present at the first assembly were members of the Council, some of the parents and old girls, and Mr. Badger, President of the Parents' and Friends' Association. Mr. Hearne welcomed the new girls and new members of the staff to Morongo, and the Rev. H. Stewart conducted a short service. He said that we should be the bearers of the lamp of knowledge, illuminating the world with its brilliance. After this address, Mr. Badger delivered three messages, one for each of the groups constituting the Association : Fathers, Mothers, and Friends. These messages were :— "Be old-fashioned in your principles," "Up-to-date in your opinions," "Ahead-of-the-times in your ideals."

SHAKESPEARE DAY. April 23rd being the birthday of England's greatest dramatist, we celebrated it by presenting scenes from some of his plays—scenes which delighted the audience, as only Shakespeare's scenes can do. The programme commenced with two songs from "The Tempest," for, as we were told in the prologue, "Shakespeare was a great song writer as well as a great These Were sung by the dramatist." members of the Music Club and the Fifth form. After this Form I.Vb presented the "Pyramus and Thisbe" scene from "Midsummer Night's Dream." The children were so obviously enjoying the

humour of the play, that they conveyed just the right atmosphere of merry absurdity which Shakespeare so well knew how to create for the unsophisticated enjoyment of. the audience of his day. From "Hamlet," the Leaving Honours girls had chosen the poignant scene in which Hamlet, pretending to be mad, bitterly reproaches his mother for Ler marriage to his uncle, who has murder.- d Polonius, in attempting to his father. overhear the conversation, is stabbed by Hamlet, to whom the ghost of his fathcr again appears. The Sixth form girls presented from "Henry IV" a scene showing admirably :11.c: buffoonery of Falstaff, who extravagantly describes the horror of the onslaught of fifty robbers upon himself and his three companions. The members of Va and IVc forms acted two scenes offering an excellent contrast to each other. One was the courtroom scene from "The Merchant of Venice," where the actors created a tense atmosphere, working up to the climax of Portia's brilliant judgment ; while from "As You Like It," that idyllic play of the forest, came the charming scene in which Rosalind, distinguished as a shepherd, meets her lover Orlando. To con.clude, all the happy people of the forest sang the woodland songs, "Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind," and "Under the Greenwood Tree." ANZAC DAY. The Rev. j. H. McMaster conducted our Anzac Service this year. He opened his address by explaining what the first Anzac Day meant to those who were left

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in Australia. When at Anzac Cove the soldiers faced incredible hardships—too difficult to overcome ; but theirs was a glorious failure. Why should the strongest, finest young men of our nation kill the men of other nations? \\Thy should they kill us ? The question is easily answered. It is because of distrust, jealousy-, and greed. On how many European frontiers are there fortresses, where soldiers watch their neighbours for signs of hostility, and all because of distrust and fear ? Not only in Europe, but in. all parts of the world are there wars between neighbours. One instance is that of Chile and Argentine who were on the verge of war because of boundary- disputes along the border. They prepared ammunition at great cost, but, inspired by God, many men in both lands enumerated and condemned the horrors and sins of war. Their people heard, and were touched. War eventually was averted, and peaceful settlements made. Then women played their part. They bought all the armaments and had them melted down. With this metal they made a huge statue of Christ, which was dragged up to the . boundary Here it was line on the mountains. erected, with its hand upon a cross and on it was written :— "These mountains shall fall, and crumble into dust, before the people of Argentine and Chile shall break the peace which, at the feet of Christ they have given their vow to keep." It has been called the "Christ of the Andes," and it was Women's work for peace in the world. We, too, must work for peace, by trying to understand others, and give our lives to the service of peace. The Service concluded with the singing of Kipling's "Recessional" and the National Anthem.

HOBBIES' DAY. The annual Hobbies' Day was held at the school on Thursday, September 24th, and many parents and friends came to inspect the work done by the girls during the year. There was a great variety of knitted articles, jumpers and children's clothes predominating. Hand-woven scarves, some on looms and some finished were placed in the Arts and Crafts room for inspection. In this room also, were various articles made by the girls of the Arts and Crafts class, leather-work, of all kinds, telephone blocks, calendars, fruit and nut-bowls, and specimens of bookbinding. A pair of book-ends of heraldic design were much admired. Miss Howard brought down some beautiful examples of her own leatherwork, including blotters and writingcases, to show what can be done in leather, by an expert. The members of the dressmaking class exhibited some of their work ; and the contributions of the cooking class looked very attractive on a table laid for supper. The children of the Nursery School and Kindergarten made tiny paper houses of egg-shell fragility, and specimens of The smaller ones had basket-work. made cut-out designs in coloured paper, while the older ones sent pastel drawings. The members of the Camera Club contributed various interesting snapshots that they had taken during the year ; and one of our old girls, Margaret Simson, sent some lovely examples of her work in copper and lino cuts. During the afternoon an entertainment was given in the hall, when two of the The elocution classes gave recitations. rest of the programme included a piano-

THE LUCERNIAN. forte solo, country dancing, items by the junior singing class, and a talk on our school library, given by one of the senior girls. The exhibition showed that the girls arc taking an interest in things outside their ordinary- school work. A hobby is one of the most pleasant and profitable ways of occupying spare time, and later on provides an escape from ordinary business.

PREFECTS' DANCE. On Saturday evening June 27th, the Assembly Hall was gaily decorated for 'the occasion of the Prefects' dance. The Principal and Prefects entertained the members of the staff, Prefects of the Hermitage, boys from Geelong College, and senior girls of the school. The Ritz Orchestra supplied the music, and the evening concluded with supper in the Common Room.

THE CONSERVATORIUM CONCERTS. Our thanks are due to Mr. Sutton Crow who this year gave us the additional pleasure of two Conservatorium concerts. Mr Crow succeeded in choosing most accomplished artists to constitute his concert parties, and so We spent two inten sely interesting musical afternoons (luring the second term. We also gained from them a greater .understanding of music and its beauty. We wish to thank Mr. Crow for his kindness in visiting Morongo, and on behalf of next year's girls we extend to him a hearty invitation to visit us again in 1937.

THE McDOWALL CONCERTS. This \ - ear we had four musical concerts which Miss Gladys McDowall arranged for us. At the first concert we were delighted to see Miss Mauricette Macgillicuddy, to whom we had listened last year. With her there was a violinist who played many beautiful and well-known pieces. A pianist and a soprano were the artists for the next concert on May 14th. At the other two which were also in second term, on July 9th and August 6th, we heard a pianist, a, soprano, and a flautist, and again in the last a pianist, a violinist, and a 'cellist. Thy! McDowall concerts have formed a very enjoyable and instructive part of our activities, which have included many musical entertainments this year ; and we extend our thanks to Miss McDowall for all her interest.

BACK TO SCHOOL DAY. On May 2nd, a large number of the Old Collegians returned to the school to celebrate the first Back-to-School Day which has been held at Morongo. It was a fine afternoon and beautiful for tennis. This was fortunate for two matches were played ; the first between the Old Collegians and the present girls, and the second between the Geelong Association and the Western District branch. While these were being contested, a friendly Circlos Tournament was held among those who did not play tennis. Badminton was another interest. Afternoon tea was served in the Assembly Hall where Miss Pratt welcomed the old-girls, and Mrs. Victor Profitt expressed the pleasure felt by the Old Collegians at the happy reunion.

MISS PRATT and the PREFECTS, 1936.

THE LUCERNIAN. The success of this. Day encourages a repetition in future years, so we hope that in time to come the BaCk-to-School Day will be an annual event.

CHURCH SERVICE. This year the Church Service was conducted by the Rev. W. E. Watkins at St. David's Church. It was a very impressive service, the singing being led by the girls. The introit "JeSts,' Stand among us" was sung at the opening. The pupils afterwards rendered the anthem "Prepare Thyself Zion" from Bach's ChristmaS Oratorio. The Prefects collected the offertory, then the Old Collegians' choir sang an anthem. Mr. Watkins g-avei a beautiful message from the test "And all they that were in the synagogue fixed their eyes on Him," then the service closed with the vesper "Lord, Keep 'us safe this night."

VISIT TO H.M.A.S. AUSTRALIA. We were all very thrilled when we received an invitation from Lieut-Cominander Walker,R.A.N., for a party of us to go over the battle-cruiser "Australia," which was anchored at Port Melbourne. Mr. Neilson, Dr. McPhee, and Mr. Rowe kindly lent their cars, and drove us to Melbourne. We went to Port Melbourne by way of the punt at Williamstown. The "Australia" and the "Sydney" were lying almost ahead of us. Both ships were open for public inspe,ction, but Commander Walker met us on the after-deck, and took us over the ship himself.

First of all we went below and saw the Admiral's cabin, which the Duke of Gloucester had occupied on his way back to England from Australia. At present the "AuStralia" is the flagship, and Admiral Lane-Poole was on board. We looked at cabinets containing guns, and instruments for determining the different temperatures of the magazines. We also saw the cups and other trophies that the crew of the "Australia" won in games and competitions. Commander Walker then took us up On deck where he -Showed us. the two eight-inch guns, which are the largest on the ship; the four-inch anti-aircraft guns, the "pom-poms," or quick-firing guns, search-lights, semaphore-signals, torpedoes, flags, and the instruments' on the bridge necessary for navigating the ship. We looked into the baking-room, where nine hundred loaves of bread are baked every day to supply the eight hundred and fifty men on board. AboiTe the deck was a sea-plane, which in war-time is released by means of the catapult on which it stands. To get the 'plane on board again a crane is used, but if the sea is rough in times of extreme danger it would 'have to be left behind. Commander Walker is the navigating officer of the "Australia," for battle-ships do not depend on a pilot to take them into each port, and the navigating officer must know the entrance to every port in the world. We were served with afternoon tea in the officers' mess-room, and Commander Walker introduced us to his charming wife. Unfortunately, it was necessary to

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leave for Geelong early, but before we went some of the girls and Mr. Neilson took photographs of Commander Walker and his wife. We were all very grateful to Commander Walker for allowing us to see over the "Australia," and also to the members of the Council who made the trip possible. We will remember it as one of the most enjoyable days of the veal .

Room. Everyone was very interested in exhibitions of science, handwork, and the use of posters in education, shown in the form rooms. After an enjoyable afternoon the guests departed with new impressions of the school.

ARMISTICE DAY. The school assembled on Wednesday, November 11th to commemorate Armistice Day. After singing the hymn, "Our God, our Help in Ages Past," Miss Pratt, in a brief address spoke of the need for pc:ace in the world, and our part towards obtaining it. While on Anzac Day we commemorate the living, it is on Armisistice Day - that we think of the dead, and their supreme sacrifice. The school stood with bowed heads for two minutes at eleven o'clock, in remembrance of those who died for us. The National Anthem concluded the service.

Girls with Commander Walker, on H.M.A.S. "Australia."

FIRST ASSEMBLY IN THIRD TERM. On September 10th at the opening Assembly of third term, the new school On the 10th of N , )yember the members Chaplain and Minister of St. David's, the of the Assembly of the Presbyterian Rev. W. E. Watkins, paid his first visit Church of Victoria were entertained at to the school. He was welcomed by Mr. a garden party at "Morongo." Among Hearne, Miss Pratt, Mr. Badger, and the the guests who were received by Miss Rev. Alston. Mr. Watkins conducted the Pratt and Sir Harry Lawson, were the Assembly and delivered an interesting State Moderator, the Right Rev. Irving address. We were very pleased to welDavidson, and the Moderator-General, come him as our new Chaplain, especially the Right Rev. Dr. John McKenzie. The when we heard of his great work in girls acted as guides to the guests, and Melbourne, in connection with the Youth served afternoon tea in the Assembly Movement.

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Distinguished Visitors. Rev. A. BARBER. The Rev. A. Barber, Administrator of the Presbyterian Church, honoured us with a visit on March 19th. Mr. Barber chose "Loyalty" as his subject. He told us of the work of the church at Pentridge, where it endeavours to help prisoners by bringing good fellowship among them. One of its greatest institutions is the Presbyterian Babies' Home where tiny babies are saved by skilled scientific treatment. Another is the Kilmanev Home for destitute boys. They are educated and given practical. training into which religion creeps almost imperceptibly. The church however does not confine its activities to the populated areas, but extends into distant Central 'Australia There where life is hard and lonely. ministers travel among the people and hold services, bringing them in contact To help these with the outer world. pioneers they send the Flying Doctors, who have done remarkable work and saved. many lives. Thus the church behind its great work is quietly but surely performing the duties which Christ ordained for his followers. ROPARTE VARO. We were very pleased to welcome the Fijian teachd,r, Roparte :Varo, to the school on Wednesday, June 10th. With him came Rev. Wesley Amos, a missionary of Fiji and Dr. Atkinson, Minister of Yarra St. Methodist Church, and former headmaster of the Adelaide M.L.C. Roparte Varo spoke of the great number of islands in the Fiji group which have a temperature lying between 70°

and 950 all the year round. They are beautiful picturesque lands of evergreen trees, flourishing sugar plantations, and hundreds of other vivid tropical plants. There are numbers of British, Chinese, Japanese, and Indian races dwelling among the Fijians and all live peacefully under British Legislation. Christianity has been accepted by a large number of the natives who become ardent supporters of the faith. Roparte Varo then told us something of the habits and life of the Fijians; dispiaying various articles made by the women folk. From his account, the noticeable be:ween the interests of the Fijians and of the Europeans was evident, and we feel more than ever the mistake in believing curSelves set apart by an imny:asurable gulf of custom, from the islanders.

DANGLOW. Rabbi Dang-low from St. Kilda gave an inspiring address when he visited the school on June 16th. As an appropriate subject he took our motto "Let your lamps continue burning." Rabbi Danglow pointed out that it is the women of the community who shoOd be torchbearers, diffusing light. In the old Jewish temples the purest and finest oils were used to keep the sacred lamps burning brightly. In the Bible light is the symbol of faith and pure joy. As it was with the Jews, so it is with us—if we wish to spread light we must be actuated by the purest motives. No kind action dies without ultimate fruit and unconsciously we may be influencing the lives of younger children. It is for us to be sure that that influence is for good.

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By being lovers of truth, honour and liberty we are fulfiling our obligations as citizens of the British Empire, which is, and always should be, the Empire of Freedom.

MISS SYME. Miss Syme visited the school on June 22nd, as an advocate for the Women's College appeal. She interested us very greatly in speaking of the advantages in having a University college for women, where they can obtain guidance in any branch of study, with special coaching to supplement lectures. This would also be a great boon for country women, for they would thus be saved the unpleasantness of living in dreary boarding-houses with In place of this uncongenial fellows. they can live in the pleasant social surroundings of a college, with the added interest of club meetings. We feel this cause is most deserving, and have answered Miss Syme's appeal willingly, hoping to raise enough money to furnish a room at the new college, which will be known as the "Morongo" room. DR. LANG. On July 16th, we had an extremely interesting visitor in Dr. Lang, a Canadian minister who is visiting Australa. Dr. Lang spoke of Canada, introducing it to us first by its great size, and then by the diversity in nationality of the ancestors of its people. Despite this difference in origin, the Canadians are united and form one loyal part of the British Empire. The British Empire can be compared with the Human Hand; England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales forming the palm, while Australia, Canada, India and South U.S.A Africa represent four fingers.. which is an English speaking country, is the fifth finger,

It is possible that if such great peoples united, they could control the world and bring; peace.

MR. ALLEN, Mr. Allen, of the Bolivian Indian Mission visited Morongo on August 15th, and was introduced to us by Mrs McMaster. Mr. Allen told a stirring tale of the troubled times of Bolivia where a three years' war has recently ended. It is a country of many large races of Indians, some half-savage, who cause a great deal of trouble to the government. This government is friendly towards the mission for it recognizes in the Anglo-Saxons, people who have behind them a moral force which is lacking in these primitive civilizations. This is due somewhat to the habits of the Bolivians who are half Spanish, and are content merely to cultivate their pleasures. In so doing they neglect the moral and spiritual life which is the source of high motives. Apart from these, there is a growing number of Indians who show signs of a spiritual awakening. These Indians who are convinced by the Christian motives become ardent followers of the faith, endeavouring to stamp out the treacherous native superstitions. Mr. Allen concluded by saying that he feels convinced that the work which the missionaries are doing will prove a great joy to the Bolivian Indians in future years. MISS GERAHTIE. Miss Gerahtie, Vice-President of the Kindergarten Training College, visited the school on October 29th and spoke of the kindergarten work as a career. She gave a very interesting account of the course necessary for girls to take before being qualified as kindergarten or nursery directors.

THE LUCERNIAN. There are thousands of little children under school age who live in Melbourne and have no other play-grounds but the narrow streets and dirty lanes. It is for these children, that the College attempts to provide, to give them a simple training in cleanliness, honesty and responsibilty. It is an extensive work and there are many vacancies for girls who understand children and would enjoy the work. MISS BEATH, On November 9th, Miss Beath, froM a mission in Southern India, visited the school to tell us of the work of her mission among the babies of India.

High-caste children are frequently sold to the temples in their babyhood, to he trained to dance and procure in after years, the money which makes the temples so rich. These children have been likened to the lotus-buds growing on the temple pools, which are clipped off early in the morning to adorn the hideous native effigies. Miss Beath then told us of some of the attempts to save the children from such horrors, and spoke of the great rejoicing when a baby was rescued by one of the Missionaries.

Foreign Correspondence (From Miss McPhee who has been travelling in Europe). What shall I say of our travels? Paris so captivated us that we nearly stayed there. We arrived at an interesting time when strikes were being settled, and the city was en fete for the 14th July. We were somewhat disconcerted to find armed pickets of soldiers and police on every corner of the Champs Elysees and massed under the Arc de Triomphe. By dint of continual patrolling, however, crowds were prevented from forming, and things remained fairly quiet in spite of We took several minor disturbances. lodgings in rather an extraordinary establishment in one of the poorer quarters of the city—"The Palais de la Femme," run by the Salvation Army for poor women. Here we found a cubicle room with running water for 6 francs (roughly1 / 7 ) a night. This afforded us a most interesting glimpse of the life of the working girls of Paris, and we went

away with a profound admiration for the way they contrive to look smart on next to nothing, and also for the Salvation Army lasses who make it possible. French Cafes are fascinating. Expensive ones under the trees on the boulevards, where the elite gather for their aperatif, where for the price of a cup of coffee one can sit for hours and watch the world go by ! And the cheaper ones in the poorer quarters where we stood at the counter and took our morning coffee and roll cheek by jowl with working men off on the day's round. Then the boulevards and the shops, and the glorious buildings and the Louvre which is so stupendous that it would take a year to see, and a lifetime to know- properly. Almost continual rain in Switzerland could not hide the loveliness of lake and snow-capped mountain, and patience was iewarcled by three days of glorious sunshine. At Pisa we saw the Tower, lean-

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ing most effectively, flood-lit a pale green where Hitler makes his speeches, and against the black night sky ; lost worlds where the populace foregathers at night, in Rome and Pompeii ; Naples with its If vou want to see the real life of Munich glorious harbour and Vesuvius smoking you will go along there one night after in the distance. Then Siena, intriguingly dinner. Through a haze of smoke you mAieval, where St. Catherine lived and will distinguish the dark shapes of long died, and where the English like to stay ; deal tables and people dringing beer from Florence with its palaces and priceless enormous tankards. Here you may art treasures ; and Venetian nights, a order no less than a litre, but then Bavmiracle of lights, with the tourists arian beer is light and has no serious thronging the narrow streets, and gon- consequences. On the first floor there dolas slipping silently along the small are smaller tables—rather more select— where vou may take half a litre if you canals, and no-one sad on the Rialto. Italian trains we will. Then up the stairs to the main Hall Italy we loved. We travelled third-class and where a roar of voices raised in argument loathed. found them almost invariably late, dirty, or song bursts upon you, and you walk Even into the famous hall with its wagonand unbelievably over-crowded. on long-distance trains the people had to roof richly decorated and a large photostand packed all the way along the corri- graph of Adolf Hitler on the wall. And dors. The people, however, were amaz- here also you must drink a litre or be ingly good-tempered, and we found that damned as a greenhorn. Later you will we liked them immensely. We fond wander down into the cool darkness of them always courteous, always helpful, a stone paved courtyard, where under and always tremendously interested— the trees casks are upended and on them foaming tankards. Here you must serve almost embarassingly so at times. They yourself, for there no waiters. It is arc good-looking too, even among the a unique experience. These parts, of The men have a dark lower classes. course, are gay with native costume, and handsomeness, and I saw many a Madit is a ioy to see the Tyrolese walking onna among the girls. As for the trains, the streets—the girls in brightly coloured we hope for better things. There were skirts and snowy aprons, and the men s::veral magnificent stations of steel and in shorts and embroidered braces, and all marble springing up, and we trust the with a jaunty feather in the hat. trains Nvill imnrove likewise. As it is, if ycu want to make a connection in Italy, Germany is altogether fasinating with vou arc requested to tell the guard so its quaint old towns. If you would catch that he may telephone and thus keep the a glimpse of the Middle Ages, then you other train waiting for you! must take a trip, as we-did by boat down I fell in love with Austria and the the Rhine, and watch the vineyards and South of Germany—Innsbruck, Salzburg, medieval castles drifting past, and stop Vienna, and Munich. In Munich we saw for a time to see the Cathedral at Cologne, Hitler's "Brown House," and the mem- the famous Keipperberg wine cellars, orials recently erected to his friends who seven floors deep at Mainz, and of course, the university town of Heidelberg. The died in the fighting of '26, where black coffins lie open to the sky, guarded alw,,tys Black Forest we saw, alas, in torrential rain. by black-uniformed sentries, and where passers-by salute with upraised arm. Inevitably we went to the opera in Here,too, is the famous "Hofbranhaus" Vienna, as we had done in Brussels, but

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the Vienna opera is better. Then eastwards as far as Budapest and Prague where we found German spoken a little, and English and French not at all. At Budapest we visited St. Margaret's Island and took coffee in the open air, looking out over the. \vide Danube which (let me whisper it) is not nearly so blue as song and dance would have us believe. The cafes and the coffee here are marvellous. You sink into- comfortably, padded chairs and are served with the cafe au lait and a basin of whipped cream which you pile on top. Then the waiter will bring you a pile of reading matter—sometimes with an air of triumph, English papers—and leave you. After you have finished your coffee, he will bring you a glass of water, and both he and the head waiter will be bitterly disappointed if you do not stay there, all day. As far as I can see no Hungarian ever works. He sits in a cafe all day and reads newspapers.

Abyssinia. The Abyssinian question seemed to be causing less stir in Rome than anywhere else in the world, and there were actually living in our pension, three most attractive Abyssinian girls who had been brought over for the making of a film, and were having the time of their lives. We did not see Mussolini, unfortunately, though his face adorns many a wall throughout Italy—row upon row of it—like postage stamps. And Hitler chose the time of our visit to leave Berlin for Nuremburg. So though \ve saw much on our trip, we missed the highlights of the news of nations. We liked the Germans. They are very like the English in many ways, and from our conversations we gathered that they are very willing to like us.

So back to Germany again, to Dresden with its porcelain and picture galleries, and finally to Berlin where we saw wonderful shops, and where we danced in the We saw cabarets till the small hours. the Olympic Stadium, deserted of course, but most impressive with its huge amphitheatre and modernistic statuary. My bitterest disappointment came in Berlin. My first thought was to see "Unter den Linden," and I made for it eagerly, expecting to see a magnificent avenue of spreading linden trees. Imagine my feelings on 'stepping into a boulevard,- wide indeed, but planted on either side with a miserable row of trees some six feet high! They had had to remove the old ones for the building- of the underground train system.

(From a girl in California).

The martial element is fairly evident in Berlin, as it was in Rome. In Italy, even in the trains, the guards are alv.-ays accompanied by military officials, and we saw a large contingent marching off to

And so to the end of our trip and back to London.

I've been to El Paso, Texas, which is a border town, and I've just been below the Rio Grande. Mexico at the border towns is very drab and squallid. However, as one goes southward the country becomes beautiful. Mexico City is located at an altitude of seven thousand feet. A new highway is being built from California to Mexico City. However, travellers are slightly apprehensive when passing through Sonora State, for the fierce Yaqui Indiaris inhabit the hills in the State of Sonora, and believe me, they really are savage. The Mexician government has never been able to conquer the Yaquis, and the various bandit gangs which infest the country are a menace. I just heard an announcement over the radio that said, "a group of bandits have just attacked a train of federal troops, but the bandits were repulsed with a loss of thirteen men." And that is the true picture of Mexican life. I know a Ger-

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man girl who has lived in Monterey, Mexico. She is studying to be a icurnalist—hut once she told our Spanish class that newpapers in, Mexico are constantly being changed. and, even destroyed in some cases, because of the constant changes in government. I like Mexico tho', but not the Mexicans. I like any of the other Central or South American people—they are absolutely an enigma to the American or English mind. I feel that I can state this because I've known people from. Costa Rica, El Solvador, Panama, Colombia and Mexico. I never once was even able to find out what these girls and boys really thought. They are al\vays polite and smiling—and one never knows what they think of. A person could commit a social error, -yet the countenances of his hosts would never betray their feelings. Perhaps I'm mistaken but I know other people who regard the Latin Americans as I do. Still I'm intensely interested in South Ame-_ica.. Peru especially.

But to get back to your question of whether the romantiq caballeros are still in Mexico. On the great Haciendas, the better sort of Mexican families still live, on land which was granted to them by Philip II. of Spain. The Mexican government is usurping these peoples' land from them, tho' Mexico is trying to eradicate any traces of the old castile in its peoples' veins. The aim of the government is to achieve an all Indian race. Calles and Juarez, two of the greatest nresidents of Mexico were mestizos( half Indian and half Spanish). In time, Mexico will become a great country for it has gold, silver, iron and jewels, and fertile soil, but the people of Texas and California realize that this will be a long time, for the nature of the Mexican is to seek individual glory—not united fame, and then all Mexicans put off for "manana" what they should do today.

Old Collegians' Association. It was decided by those attending the last Annual Meeting, that the Annual Report should be inserted in the Old Collegians' Notes, and as all details of activities are included in this, further notes will be superfluous. We should, however, wish to thank all members for their interest and wish them a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

ANNUAL REPORT. The committee have much pleasure in presenting- the Annual Report for the year ending 17th October, 1936.

Before outlining the various activities for the past twelve months, we would like to welcome all new Old Collegians, and hope that their support may continue through the ensuing twelve months. Our first social function this year, too* the form of a "Back-to-School's Day, on May 2nd. Many Old Collegians from Geelong and District accepted the kind invitation of Miss Pratt and present pupils, and were entertained by them at A tennis afternoon tea at Morongo. tournament between Old Girls from Cade and Geelong, and the present girls, was keenly contested, whilst others took part in Circlos and Badminton tournaments. Free transport was provided by the Association, and the afternoon proved so

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successful that it has been decided to make it an annual event. We are very grateful to Miss Pratt for her hospitality, and to Miss Douglas, who went to such a great deal of trouble arranging the games for the afternoon.

inclement weather conditions. Noticeable among the absentees were many debutantes. The Dance Secretaries were Minnie Harding and Gwen Morgan, who handed over a Balance Sheet showing a profit of £3 odd.

The Bridge Club had its first meeting on May 5th, and from then, every second Tuesday evening, at the home of each member in turn. Were it not for the staunch support of a few, I am afraid the Bridge Club would lapse. These members have, however, been successful in raising the sum of £4/19/0. If any members are interested in the Club, would they kindly get in touch with the Secretary?

The choir resumed practice on the Monday following Easter, and with assistance from several musical gentlemen, commenced rehearsing for Gilbert & Sullivan's Dramatic Cantata "Trial by Jury." Mr. Cyril Blakiston once again consented to lead us, and indeed, were it not for Mr. Blakiston we would probably be without a choir. He is a most enthusiastic worker and we are deeply grateful for all the time he has spent with us. We also extend our thanks to Mr. George Wheatland who undertook the production side, and from the result, we all realise What a great deal of time and thought he put into it.

Our next event, which was perhaps the most enjoyable for the year, was the "At Home," held in the Corio Club, on Friday, 12th June. . Nearly three hundred attended, and a,very enjoyable evening was spent, the Reveller's orchestra being in attendance. A great deal of the credit must go to the Hon. Joint Dance Secretaries, who carried out their work so efficiently. The supper this year was catered for by the A.B.C. Cafe, therefore relieving the members upon whose shoulders most of the responsibility falls. Some disappointment resulted in the fact that there were no debutantes. This was unavoidable as only one girl wished to make her Debut, and we were therefore unable to arrange the usual Debutantes' Set. We extend our thanks to Mrs. Simson, Jean McLennan and the many helpers who assisted with decorations on the clay. The next social function for the year was a dance, held in the Y.W.C.A. Hall by the past debutantes, on July 25th. Tickets sold at 2/- each and supper was provided by the debutantes. The evening was very successful, although not largely attended, probably owing to the

The production took place in the Plaza Theatre on Wednesday, 2nd September, to a reasonably good house, and was, as described in the "Geelong Advertiser," "one of the best amateur performances seen in Geelong for some years." The supporting programme took the form of solo items, and two One Act plays. We are grateful to artists who rendered items, and to Mr. John Doyle for the production of the two plays. This performance restated in a profit of £18/17/4. The choir repeated the performance at the final concert of the Geelong- Competitions, and benefited accordingly, by the sum of £10. We extend an invitation to all Old Girls to attend the choir practices which will commence next Monday evening at 8 p.m. with a recording of "H.M.S. Pinafore" which they hope to put on early in the New 'Year.

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The Church Service this year was arranged by the School for Sunday 4th October, at 7 p.m. and we regret that members could not be notified in the usual way. Notification was made, however, through the "Geelong Advertiser," and numerous Old Collegians attended. The Old Collegians' choir rendered the anthem "Lift Thine Eyes," and the service was broadcast by courtesy of 3GL.

ENGAGEMENTS. Gwen Morgan to Les McKay. Mavis Morgan to Douglas Hicks. Marjorie Blakiston to Rex Stabernack. Jean Griffiths to Elson Matheson. Jessie Penney to Sam Blair. Kathleen Nash to T. Lee-Archer. Nancy Day to Ivan Lewis. The committee decided through the Gwen Wilson to Gordon Reid. year to undertake the panelling of the Dorothy Anderson to John McCabe school Assembly hall platform. This Doyle. would be executed in Queensland _Maple,. Claire Thorne to H. Pell. at an approximate cost of L6.7_,Z10/-._ This_ was rather too big an undertaking for Leila Wallace to L. Ralton. one year, so it A\ias decided to make the effort one covering two years. MARRIAGES. We had pleasure in electing Carol Arnott, as a member during the year, Una Handley to Stanley Langhorne. to fill the vacancy left for a girl who has Anne Errey to Wilfred Hill. just left school the previous year. It is Nancy Price to Dougall McIntyre. with regret that we accepted the resigMary Price-Brockman to Peter Gebhardt nations of Marjorie and Esther Blakiston who have both been willing workers for Lorna Ebbott to Wilbur Hooper. the Association. Esther has taken up Erva Hirst to Brian Seward. nursing at one of the Melbourne Hos- Janet Baliantyne to Alec Lee. pitals, while Marjorie has already arranged the day for her marriage, which Greta McIntosh to Horace Gray. Lorna Parley to Charlie Jones. will take her away from Geelong. Ethel Madden to W. Pope. In concluding this report, we thank you for your interest and support during- the Helen Venters to Moffatt McKee. last twelve months, and ask you to con- Jean Griffiths to Elson Matheson. tinue with added interest during the next Gwen Weddell to Eric Turner. Members should not look upon year. Lynda Thear to Owen Brushfield. the organization as a Social one alone, but also as a means to help our old Olga Menzel to J. Elson. School, Morongo. No person is worth a Gladys Farrell to J. Smith. place in this world who cannot give up some of his or her time to help others, and if you support our activities from BIRTHS. time to time, you will feel that you have done your duty, not only to the School To Mrs. Fish (nee Nessie Henderson) a daughter. and the Association, but to yourself, thus upholding the fine traditions of our To Mrs. J. Home ( nee Jean Walter) a son. school, Morongo.

THE LUCERNIAN. To Mrs. Don. Ross (nee Beth Robb) a son. To Mrs. C. Hendy (nee Inga Dowsett) a son. To Mrs. Lille (nee Stella Pagels) a daughter. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR 1937. President—Dorothy Anderson. Vice-Presidents—Enid Wilson, Gladys Matheson, Helen Ferguson, Leila Wallace. Secretary—Margaret Bell. Assistant Secretary—Margaret Simson Treasurer—Bessell Batten. Assistant Treasurer—Norma Gosbell. Committee Minnie Harding, Lois Mathews, Gwen Morgan, Madge Bradley, Gwen Dancey, Edith Leigh, Jennie Dunoon, Lorna Gill, Gwen Blakiston, Gwen Purnell. PERSONAL. We would like to thank Dr. McPhee once again for his continued interest in the school. He has given many new books to the Library, and keeps it supplied with copies of the Illustrated London News which are much appreciated. At the beginning of the year he presented a car for the use of the staff. We were very sorry to hear that Dr. Kennedy had this year resigned from the position of school doctor, which he has held for many years. Dr. McPhee has taken his place. We regret that our school Chaplain, Rev. A. Simms, left Geelong this year, and has a charge at Newcastle. We are glad to welcome Rev. W. E. Watkins in his stead, and would like to thank him for coming each week to continue the Scripture lessons.

Another person, to whom we are much indebted is Mr. Badger, who has, this year given a number of interesting books, and samples of different stages of the manufacture of woollen goods. On the wall of the new Reading Room hang a group of famous engravings of Biblical scenes, which were presented by Miss Keays. We wish to thank Mr. Berryman for the two garden seats he has given us. They are greatly appreciated by the girls and are always in use. Our thanks are also due to Mr. Mc Phillimy and Mr. Young Venters, who have restored the sundial, and added a table for the southern hemisphere, so that we are now able to use it. Mr. N. Clarke, who has proved himself a generous friend to Morongo, has added to his numerous gifts a loving cup for our china collection, a production of the famous painting of the "Lighting, - and also a set of bottles containing the constituents of crystal. Owing to ill-health, Miss Wilson has been forced to relinquish her post at the school, and has gone for a holiday to New South Wales. We were pleased to welcome Miss Cooper in her place. Miss Pettitt came during- third term to take Miss Pillow'§ place while she was away. We are interested to hear that an old girl, Kathleen Badger, has completed her University course, and is joining the staff of Morongo next year. The members of staff who left us at the end of last year, have scattered all over the world. Miss McPhee has gone . to England, and extracts from one of her letters are printed in this issue. Miss Gillan has also gone to England.

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Miss Macindoe is teaching in Hong Kong, and writes of a holiday spent near Fuji Varna. Miss Stewart is now married, and lives in Quetta, Baluchistan. We are sorry to hear she has had several attacks of malaria. Eileen Hicks has gone for a trip abroad. Helen Ferguson has completed the first year of her science course at the University. Helen McCulloch was very successful in her second year at the University, and won the exhibition in Psychology. She has taken part in University dramatic productions during the year. Mollie Richmond has begun her training at the Kindergarten Training College. Two of our old girls, Jessie McAdam and Marion McKinnon, have begun at the University this year, and we wish them success in their examinations. We would like to congratulate Effie Ross, who won the prize given by the Rotary Club of Geelong for the best essay on Citizenship ; and Dorothea Davidson who won the prize given for country students at the Shakespearean Society Examinations ; and Jessie McAdam, last year's Head Prefect, who gained the Exhibition in Domestic Science at the Public Examinations. Daisy Brown, Margaret Henderson, and Margaret and Janet Barber have all gone to England.

IN MEMORIAM. During the year the Council sustained a severe loss in the death of Mr. Gill. His work as Treasurer has been greatly appreciated by all connected with the school. It was with deep regret that the news of Mr. Laird's death was received. Since

19z0, when the school began, Mr. Laird has been the Architect responsible for all the new buildings. We extend our deepest sympathy to Vida and Eathorne Walter on the sad death of their mother ; to Tui Greeves on. the death of her brother ; and to Miss Pillow on the death of her sister, Mrs. Gerrand. We were very sorry to hear of the death of Rita Loffel, an old Collegian. We extend our sympathies to Miss Shirra and Margaret in their great loss, and also to Margery Robertson who sustained a similar bereavement. We sympathize with Margaret and Alison Bell whose father died and also Eunice and Evelyn Hair in their great loss. We extend our sympathies to Isobel and Jeanette Arnott in the death of their brother, John. To Chloris Milne, whose mother met such a tragic death, we offer our deepest sympathy.

PARENTS AND FRIENDS. It is pleasing to report that this Association has had a very successful year. The Office-bearers are as follows :— President Mr., J. M. Badger. Vice-Presidents—Mesdames T. H. Sutcliffe and T. K. Maltby, and Messrs. J. Tweeddale and G. Hedley. Hon. Secretary—Mrs. H. F. H. Elvins. Hon Treasurer—Mr. F. H. K. Davis. Minute Secretary—Mr. N. McClure. Their activities in the interests of the school have been aided by a most enthusiastic Committee whose efforts have met with. the appreciation of both School Council and scholars. The columns of the "Outlook," ably; edited by our President have detailed throughout the year the efforts conducted, and whilst the

THE LUCERNIAN. membership of the Association is most encouraging it still calls for a higher membership in recognition of the objectives attained. • During the year a very( successful Picture Night was held at the Regent Theatre, while the Bridge Night held in

April was a success financially and As a result of these entersocially. tainments, it is confidently expected that the basis of a Fund will be formed to provide an extra Tennis Court for Morongo to give the Scholars further opportunity for recreation.

Speech Day, 1935. The Speech Night of 1935 was held in the Plaza Theatre on Friday, 13th December. Sir Harry Lawson, Pres-. ident of the School Council was in the chair and welcomed the distinguished guests, Sir Walter and Lady Leitch. Miss Pratt read her report of a successful school year, and the girls, conducted

PRIZE LIST. HONOURS VT.—J. McAdam, A.C. Harris Prize, Dux of. School, Senior Class Speech Training, Domestic Science; W. Stock, Pass, Scripture, Chronicles of School Events; M. McKinnon, Essay. FORM PASS VI.—D. Davidson, Honour, and Dux, Domestic Science, Lucernian Prize; P. McBride, Pass. Alliance Francaise; M. Dale. Pass, Senior Music; A. Cornell, Pass; N. Williams, Scrinture; G. Saw, Essay M. Carmichael, Senior Dramatic Art. Prefect's Prize; C. Arnott, Sienior Music; I. McDonald, Senior Class Singing; A. Heard. Ballroom Dancing. FORM V.—E. Ross. Honour and Dux, Scrinture. Essay; B. Anderson, Honour. Drnwipp.:, Cnmera Club; J. Glover, Pass; N. Hale, Pass, Special. Botany; Alyson Potter. Pass, 'Scripture. Domestic Science; J. Turner, Pass; J. Rowe, Special House Prize, Cookery C. Wiliamson, Intermediate Music: N. Moreton. Music; J. McPhee, Museum. FORM Va.—M. Long. Honour and Dux; P. Warren. Pass: A. McPhee, Pass; M. Mackinlay, Pass; B. Davis, Pass; J. Morrison, Pass; M. Chisholm, Scripture; B. Balfour, Essay; F. Dunn. Craftwork, Misses Keay's

by Mr. John Dawson, rendered several songs. Sir Walter Leitch then gave a brief but interesting address and the evening was concluded by the distribution of school prizes by Lady Leitch and the sports' prizes by Mrs. Victor Profitt, President of the Old Collegians' Association.

Memorial Prize for Needlework; G. Blakiston, Senior Dramatic Art; J. Mc Niclder, Museum. FORM IVc.—P. Bignell, Dux; J. Davies, Scripture, Pass Needlework; J. Orchard, Pass; E. Hore, Pass, Dressmaking; E. Olsen, Junior Cass Singing; A. Templeton, Nature Book. FORM IVb.—J. Habergham, Honour and Dux, Scripture- L. Bampfield, Honour; N. Barr, Honour, Junior Dramatic Art; P. Elvins, Pass, Book Prize; P. David, Essay; J. McKenzie, Needlework; E. Hair, Music; B. Jonas, Speech. Training, Junior Music. FORM IV.—N. Gowty, Honour and Dux; B'ckwell, Pass, Essay, Speech Training; H. Stewart, Speech Training; B. Grant, Pass; M. Prowse, Pass; J. Berryman, Scripture: R. West, Needlework. FORM IIIc.—M. Henderson. Honour and Dux; M. Neilson. Pass, Essay; I. Arnott, Pass Scripture; D. Brown, Needlework. FORM Bartle, Dux; J. Arnott, Pass; C. Robb, Essay. KINDERGARTEN—M. Barber, 1st in Form; P. Field, 1st in Forni; N. Wallace, Special Progress; R. McMaster, Musical Appreciation.

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Examination Successes. INTERMEDIATE :— B .Anderson—English, Drawing, Geography, History, Algebra, Arithmetic, Botany, French, at Higher Standard.

J. McPhee—Biology, Domestic Science, Frrench, at Higher Stan4ar4. English, Geography, at Lower Standard. N. Moreton—English, Algebra, French, Music, at Higher Standard. Geography; 'Arith, metic, at Lower Standard. J. Mossop—English, History, Geography, Domestic Science, at Higher Standard. French, at Lower Standard. M. Pettitt—English, History, Geography, Botany, Algebra, Arithmi3tic, at Higher Standard. A. Potter—English, History, Geography, Domestic Science, French Arithmetic, Algebra at Higher Standard. V. Robley—English, Geography, Algebra, French, at Higher Standard. Arithmetic, at Lower Standard. E. Ross—English, History, Biology, French, Latin, Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry, at Higher Standard. B. Sewell—History, Geography, Domestic Science, Arithmetic, French, at Higher Standard. Algebra, Drawing, at Lower Standard. J. Turner—English, History, Biology, French, Latin, Arithmetic, at Higher Standard. C. Williamson—English, History, Music, Arithmetic, at Higher Standard.

D. Balfour—English, Drawing, French, Arithmetic, Algebra, at Higher Standard. History, Geography, Biology, at Lower Standard. A. Black—English, Geography, Botany, Arithmetic. Algebra, at Higher Standard. History, Biology, at Lower Standard. A. Bell—English, Geography, French, Arithmetic, Algebra, at Higher Standard. History, Latin, at Lower Standard. F. Beilby—Geography. Botany, Domestic English, Science, at Higher Standard. History, Biology, Arithmetic at Lower Standard. C. Buchanan—English. Domestic Science, 'Botany, French, at Higher Standard. Arithmetic, at Lower Standard. E. Ebbot—English, Botany, Domestic Science, at Higher Standard. Geography at Lower Standard. J. Glover—English, History, Geography, Arithmetic, A'gebra, Latin, French at Higher Standard. N. Hale—English, History, Geography, Botany. Biology, Arithmetic ,Algebra, French, at Higher Standard. LEAVING PASS:— M. Honey—English, Botany, Domestic Science_ Arithmetic, at Higher Standard, M. Anderson—English, Drawing, Economics, Geography, Domestic Science. Geography, Biology, at Lower Standard. E. Illingworth—English, French. at Higher C. Arnott—Domestic Science, Music (Two Subjects). Standard. Botany at Lower Standard. G. Ives—English, Botany Domestic Science, A. Carnell—English, Geography, Botany, Biology, Intermediate Arithmetic at Arithmetic. at HiP:her Standard. History, Higher Standard. at Lower Standard. J. Lumb—Music, at Higher Standard. Eng- M. Carmichael—Domestic Science, Economics. lish, Geography, Botany, at Lower Stand- II. Chisholm—English, French. ard. M. Dale—Music, (Two Subjects), French, R. McClure—English, French, at Higher Geography. Standard. Biology, Geography, at Lower D. Davidson—English, Economics, Biology, Standard. Domestic Science, Geography, Music. M. McGarvie—English, Geography, Arithmetic, Algebra. Geometry, French. at Higher A. Heard—European History, Intermediate French. Standard. Botany, at Lower Standard. J. Looker—English, Geography, Botany, DomN. McMeekin—English, Geography, at Higher estic Science. Standard. Botany, at Lower Standard.

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McArthur—English, European History, Geography, French, Domestic Science, Economics. P. McBride—English, European History, Botany, Geography, French. I. McDonald—English, Economics, French, G. Macgugan—English, Intermediate Drawing, Domestic Science, Geography, at Higher Standard. G. Saw—English, Geography, Domestic Science, Economics, Intermediate Latin, Music at Higher Sandard. A. Simson—G eography, Domestic Science, Biology, .English. M.

LEAVING HONOURS:— J. McAdam—Domestic Science, 1st Class and Exhibition. Economics 2nd Class, English 3rd Class. M. McKinnon—English 3rd Cla:is, Biology Pass, Pass Physics. P. Simms—English 3rd Class, Pass Botany, Pass French. W. Stock—English Par.s, Pass Economics, Domestic Science. MUSIC RESULTS:— R. Bennett—Pianoforte Grade III. Pass, Theory Gr?.de IV. Honours. N. Heard—Pianoforte Grade Iv. Credit. E. Hair— Pianoforte Grade V. Honours. J. McGiivrayPianoforte Grade III. Honours. E. Olsen—Pianoforte Grade IV. Pass. H. Stewart—Pianoforte Grade V. Honours. H. Sutcliffe—Pianoforte Grade II. Credit, Theory Grade III. Credit. C. Williamson—Pianoforte Grade II. Credit, Theory Grade III. Honours.

SALVETE M. Carmichael (PreHonours VI. fect, Tennis VIII., J. McAdam (Head House Contain). Prefect, Dux, TenA. Cornell. nis IV). H. Chisholm (B.B. M. McKinnon. IX.). P. Simms (Prefect). M. Dale (Prefect, W. Stock. Tennis IV). Pass VI. M. Harvey (B.B. IX). C. Arnott. A. Heard (B.B. IX, M. Anderson (PreTennis IV., House fect).

E. Illingworth. Captain, Senior J. Lumb. Running ChamF. Plain. Pion). Gough (Prefect, J. Price (B.B. IX, F. B.B. VII). Sports Captain, Ardens House Cap- G. Ives (B.B. VII, Swimming Chamtain, Tennis IV). pion, Junior RunnJ. Looker (Tennis IV, inp: Champion). B.B. VII., B.B. V. Robley. IX). Form Va P. McBride. B. Clay. I. McDonald. B. Curry. G. Macgugan. L. McAdam. M. Page. J. McNidder. N. Williams. R. Smith. Form V. Form IV c A. Bell; A. Templeton. A. Black. B. McDonald (2nd C. Buchanan. Term ,Junior F. Beilby (B.B. VII., Swimming ChamSenio`i! Tennis pion). Champion). Form IVb B. Dunstan (Probationer) 2nd term. N. Cameron (Prep. Running ChamB. Eaton. pion). E. Ebbott. M. McNidder. 3. Glover. N. Hale.

VALETE Pass VI. N. Bowring. M. Donaldson. N. McArthur L. McDonald. J. Smith. Form V. R. Bennett. B. McLeod. Form Va. W. Fagg. H. Finlayson. G. Hinchliffe. M. Hoe. E. Johnson. M. Kerr. J. McDonald. M. McGie. G. McInnes C. Milne. M. Moore. Form IVc. G. Anderson. M. Aram. M. Bell. L. Brett.

M. Davidson. B. Harvie. M. Henderson. B. McDonald. J. Murray. J. McGilvray. Form IVb. J. Barratt. B. Brewster. B. Hewitson. S. Stainsby 3. Toinkins. Form IVa. J. Anderson. N. Bisset. M. Doerr. J. Hinchliffe. Form III. M. Whittaker. Kindergarten. V. Ives. M. Henry. J. Oakley. q. Wilson. M. Stewart. S. Hunter.

THE LUCERNIAN.

Original Contributions. I would not like to be a snail With a house upon my back, Because I'd have to crawl around And make a slimy track. If I was a little bird I would sit on the top of a tree And jump right down towards the ground Without it hurting me. JENIFER (6 years)

He romped himself hoarse With the grasses and trees. Tired out with a long day's play As the sun sinks low in the west, He folds his little soft breezes, And gradually fades to rest. I.A. (11 years)

THE BEND. MY GARDEN. I have a !ittle garden With flowers all wet with dew There's daisies and forget-me-nots All pink and white and blue.

Life is a bubble, rosy and fair, Oft nrick'd, But it rises again, Rises with softer, more wonderful hues, Richer for having been burst. Fair pictures it shows, sunshine through rain.

I am sure I saw a fairy, In our garden the other night. But when I tried to play with her She disappeared from sight.

A road Through fair meadows, a bend, A bend, and what is there beyond the bend? Life is a nuzz'e—Who knows? B.B. (14)

VALERIE (7 years)

SEEKING. INSPIRATION. WISHES. I wish I had a crimson gown, With edges fringed with gold. I wish that I could go to town To see the horses sold. I wish that I could milk a cow, Oh, wouldn't it be fun! I wish that I could feed the sow, And see the piglets run. I wish there was no school at all, And wouldn't it be good, If we could play just all the time Like monkeys in a wood. PATRICIA (8 years)

THE WIND. Far away on the hill-top sten A little voice was born. He murmured and stirred in his sleep, Then started himself to adorn. As a soft little breeze he came, And gathering force

Upon the notice board one day, (Pinned with a wistful look) I spied a notice boldly say, Contributions for our book. Nov I, being very kind of heart, Decided I would try To write a poem—very smart, E'en if I were to die. I took my pen, and sat quite still, And thought of subjects many, Of river, springtime. sunset, hill, But could not work on any. My seat became as hard as stone, But still no inspiration, My poor old brains began to drone, But still no indication. The gathering twilight turned to dark, I grew all stiff and frozen; P'raps if I'd heard the notes of the lark— My subject would be chosen. Eventually J thouFfht I'd. write Of all my harrassecl thinking So I sat far on into the night A-writing and a-blinking. M.K. (15 years)

THE LUCERNIAN. A SCHOLASTIC DITTY. Oh! it is the Eastern Question, Which causes our dejection, And makes us lose our sleep. The Czar and San Stefano, Get mixed with Navarino, And we dream of the results Which we shall rear). When we think of Gladstone's policy, And of his dull philosophy, We know we shall not pass. And the Factory Acts of Peel, Make us feel we want to saueal, Even if our records show "Squealing in class." There is nothing worse than History, And even in dull Chemistry, We gain a better place. But as for Turks acid Russians, The Frenchmen and the Prussians, They cause our nervous breakdowns, Alas! we fall from grace. C.W. (15 years)

DEPRESSION. All joy has gone from life; Every day has a dreary sameness; There is no more happiness in books; And poetry fails to thrill; The land of make-believe is dead. What has life to offer but work, A. dull, tired grind over trivialities, Eternal drab years; and then, A lonely old age, with no release but death? —All the earth is grey, And the wind howls. ELATION. How good it is to live, and see beauty, To feel the freshness of an early morning, And see the lovely colours of the sky, To run in ecstasy through the crisp air; Just to be young, and fleet of foot. "ANON."

THE SCHOOL. Yours is the joy of young lives, all unfolding, The wonder of minds opening, one by one. Your is the training of pure young bodies The turning of the hearts towards the sun.

In your hands lies the future of the ages, Ruin or triumph may be growing in your walls, Music and power may be lying in the ✓oices That fi-1 .the courtyards, and echo in your halls. You, who have seen our tears and happy laughter, The joys and triumphs, the maturing hears, Will never fade from out our memory, You will remain although all else departs. Your spirit stays, though you may crumb'e. As walls will, from age to age Though all:is dust, you will have writ Your glowing golden name upon Life's Page. L.McD. (15 years)

SONG OF THE NATIONS. Look on our cities! Look on our State! See our huge buildings. Are we not great? Here stand our railways, there lies our land, Look on our warships, Are we not grand? We kill our fellows. Red their blood flows Over our fingers. We kill our foes! Have we not cannon, gas-fire and shell? That give to our brothers A foretaste of Hell. We have much silver, copper and gold We fight and we strive for it Are we not bold? We are so clever! Some gorge as they eat, And women and children Starve in the street. On we rush forward! Gain we our fill Of fire, blood and slaughter. On, we go still, Progress. Yea, Progress. Till over the brink To Hell-fire, Oblivion, and Vengeance We sink. L.McD. In the woods Are cool, deep, mosses, and blue violets And dog-roses swaying, Silver dappled trunks that lean O'er old gray boulders sunken deep, Sere leaves that fall On shadowed turf, And the sweet kiss Of an escaping wind. L.McD. (15 years)

1 HE LUCERN'T AN.

0, whither I, when Fate arrests me from the swirl of life, When I no more have breath to face the world, and gently fall, Unnoticed pass, unchronicled among the screeds and scrolls of men? Is there a land, unknown to us—yet famed afar By pilgrims, martyrs, saints— Where all the broken, worthy, and the humble spirits are received, And we- comed, rested, and beloved by soothing care? Or is there void-unconscious black— Engulfing soul, as well as poor, cold clay? How may we know, how reason, or discern, Upon this land we've spoiled by jealousy, disease, and hate? Yet laboring here, encumbered, Bowed by cares, and woes, and cFase'_ess strife, We may oftimes lift our heads and dwell on Hope— On Hope sublime—of what may be, Of what is yet to come. D.B. (16 years)

WHAT THE MOON SAW ONE NIGHT. One night as 1VIother Moon rose up to watch over the world, she saw wonderful sights that The whole had never been seen before. world seemed to be gently singing a lullaby. Through the open windows she could see the children sleeping with their faces to her silvery rays. The flowers also lifted their little heads to the moon. But not only in the gardens had the moon put her children to sleep, but on the sea also and the ships seemed to be sleeping, rocked gently by the waves. C.R. (11 years)

THE GIFT OF THE GREEN LIGHT. As I stood for a moment on the bridge under which ran the sullen river intersecting the city, I gazed upwards at the spires of the

cathedral, towering above the crowded city streets. The building seemed wrapped in the cloak of Night. How quiet and peaceful the heavens seemed, compared with the excitement and noise of the world! The stars looked like fairy lanterns peeping through the holes in the weather-worn cloak; the Majestic Queen of Night, seemed to smile down at me. She made me feel refreshed after my long, weary day's work, as I made my way homewards through the busy streets. Turning a corner, I caught a glimpse of a green light a little further on. Drawing closer, I beheld the happiest sight I had ever seen. The green was iluminating the window of a. grocer's shop. Everything was tinted with green. There was a cool atmosphere about it that none of the other shops had. The shelves were covered with gaily decorated articles of every size. At the very back stood the stately wine, and spirits bottles. They were arranged like a guard of soldiers, protecting the sma- ler articles. Their labels looked like armour of shining metal. Some were dressed in scarlet with the lion on their breasts, others wore black and white. One large bottle stood above the others, and on his armour was his token, a white horse. These sbldiers were not the only effective things. There were tins of biscuits, surrounded by sweets of every description. Painted on the largest tin there was a fish pond—the shiny paper made it look very realistic and the sweets arranged around it appeared to be little pebbles at the water's edge. Chinese lanterns hung from the ceiling. They looked like the home of some weird goblins, from the pages of a fairy book. These contained tiny bottles, fat bottles and thin bottles, filled with some kind of sauce or pickle. One lantern containing an outsized pickle bottle, very nearly fell on to thie Soldier on the White Horse; but recovering its balance, nothing happened, and the soldiers looked very innocently ahead. Many other articles were displayed in that window, but these were the outstandino: ones. I had to turn away at last, unwillingly, but happily, my imagination vanished, and I turned and made my way homeward. As I crossed the bridge again, I glanced up at the spires of the Cathedral, and I am sure I saw the Soldier on the White Horse

THE LUCERNIAN. standing motionlesp on the high'ot peak, saluting the Queen of Night, as she silently made her way across the darkened heavens. I looked again, but he had vanished for ever. P.D. (14 years) "WINTER." "Winter comes to rule the varied year sullen and sad with all his rising train Vapours and clouds and storms."

Why is it that people will regard winter as dreary and dull? Winter has a beauty which needs more understanding than that of other seasons, but that it has a beauty is not to be denied, whether it is found in town or country. The city difring winter seems not to have any beauty at all. The streets, mud-splashed and slippery - are thronged with dirty cars and trams filled with people who gaze longingly at the dull sky and wish frequently for the bright and gay days. The trees, mostly deciduous, lift up their bare branches to the weeping skies and present to the people a disheartening spectacle. But to those who know beauty and where to find it, the city is full of loVeliness. Who could fail to see the beauty of the dim outlines of the tall buildings silhouetted against the dull sky? And the trees, whose bare twigs make delicately etched Latterns against the background of clouds? Do they not hold the promise of the green buds of Spring? "If winter comes can spring be far behind?" But it is in the country that Winter has his hands free to create all his beauties. Winter's beauty is the long stretch of bleak moors, swept by the howling wind, with trees lashing themselves in fury and bushes and grasses shrieking wildly. It is a beauty to see the grey water fringed with reeds, and above it, a black swan winging its way across the The beauty of an old gnarled silvern sky. tree alone in a paddock and the beautiful notes of mute .songsters can shake one's heart to the very core. Frost paints icy pictures on fronds and grasses, and on them hang spider webs with diamonds making them into delicate pieces of grey and silver filigree. It is Winter gives one the knowledge that beauty is not only gay and lovely, but it is It lies in found in tears and loneliness. crowded cities, in deserted villages and in wild deserts. Beauty is eternal in Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. E.S. (14 years)

THE COTTAGE. Dipping down into a valley over the brow of a wooded hill, a red road winds down the E- ope, past a twisting river, past a little grey cottage half hidden by trees, and loops up over the opposite rise, and is lost in the bush. The valley is away from everywhere, the only house is the lonely cottage, yet it is not lonely, for it is part of the hills that shelter it from the west wind, part of the great trees, that give it shade in summer's heat, and it is part of the singing river on whose banks it stands. A long bending drive runs from the red road, beneath the. great mountain ash trees, to the front door. There is a little garden. The house is set among trees, covered with Wild flowers ivy and roses and wisteria. starry eyed, strew the smooth green grass beneath the trees -:.rith a diadem of rainbow colours in the spring. In the winter, crowds of daffodils and jonquils join with the crocuses and hyacinths in frenzied dance and frolick with the wind. The waters of the river wash the roots of white limbed monarchs, and sing the little house to sleep when the wind croons its lullaby in the tree tops and the mopoke sacP‘7 calls unon the night. The house is built of stones hewn out of the noble hills which rear gigantic pillars of stone, piled one on one, which daunt the feeble efforts of man to destroy them, and dwarf men's works. The door post and window frames were sawn from trees which `rev where the cottage now stands. It is a quiet house; and its little diamond paned casement windows are friendly eyes opening out on a auiet world. Passing at nigh;,, before the blinds are drawn one sees the melloW flickering light of candles within the rooms. They 'are long low rooms, with large fire p'aces, and heavy beams across the ceilings. From one, French windows open on the river, from another, the many little windows look upon the purple hills and looping red road with its occasional passers-by. The stairs are broad and shallow, lighted by candles whose flickering light dances on the panelling and furniture, and lights up the old oil paintings in the gilt frames, or it catches magically the gleaming broad brass frame encircling that lovely picture in the dining room. It is the only picture in the room and against the dark shadowy panelling it gleams brightly. The pictures and furniture do not belong to the forest on. the hills

THE LUCERNIAN.

they came across the seas, but so long have they lived within the stone house that they are part of it. There are few ornaments in the cottage but they have been gathered from all parts of the world. In the book-lined library the candle light glitters on the gilt letters on many books. They represent the literature of the ages, the best of every nation. Lying on the desk is a carelessly dropped pen, asking to write. It is a room to read in, and a room to write in. The morning sun sees the cottage freshly glorious, with dew sparkling on the grass— windows thrown open to catch the sun and drink in the morining air. Midday sees it sleeping, restfully basking in the hot sun. Blinds are half drawn, the windows look like half shut eyes dreamily contemplating a silent world. It is a cottage bathed in the warmth of age and many log fires, to mellow with memory and quiet happiness. It is a house to live in, and it loves to be lived in. Night falls, the lights from the windows glint through the trees, they dance on the stream the valley is flooded with faint moonlight. The red road loops over the hill. The birds' songs cease. A faintly tinkling cowbell is heard on the soft road. Quiet night. B. B. (14 years)

THE BEGINNING OF THE WORLD. In the dark days when the earth was merely sea and land and had no definite shape or order, a dreadful deed took place near the old grey stone castle on the crag. The surrounding country was rugged; hundreds of feet below the castle foamed the deep river of Uncertainty. Down near the water level only the sharpest eye could discern the mouth of a cave, cunningly concealed behind a boulder. Here, on a beak gloomy day, two forms were seated; one the bent, bearded, sinister figure of Sin; the other, tall and stong, was called Crime. At that moment Crime's face was disfigured with more than its usual cruel expression. Sin was instructing him to do away with his nephew, the only heir to the castle and lands which had been left to him by According y the lad, Life by his father. name, was locked in an iron chest by Crime, flung into the river Uncertainty and left to perish. Crime was now owner and master of rich possessions.

Some time later Farmer Hopei was walking beside the river of Uncertainty, when to his amazement he saw a large iron chest floating on the water. He brought it to the bank, and opening it, was greatly surprised by the sight of a lad lying unconscious on the bottom. It was Life. The kind Hope and his wife, Happiness, took the poor boy to live with them, and taught hint to be a shepherd. One day when Life, now a tall, stalwart youth, was minding his sheep, he met the beautiful maiden, Nature, weeping because her cruel brother Terror had driven her from her home. It was not long before Life had formed a plan to make Crime and Terror engage in a single combat. The two met on a high plateau which overshadowed the - world. Their wrath was terrible and the impact of their armour shook the earth. O'd - Sin from his cave observed the combat with his two eyes shrinking further towards each other at every blow, and his mangy dog Cowardice cowering about his legs. The terrific roaring and clanging of the battle caused by the rockets, the thunder claps, ice bergs and fire that the frantic powers bombarded each other with, was so passionate and furious that the whole earth was trampled into a spherical shape, and bits of the finally destroyed Terror and Crime wered strewn' and buried about its surface. Only the stark, musty cave of old Sin, was not shattered, and he still lurks there, ready to capture any weak humans who stray his way. Life and Nature, with their children, Love, Day and Night, settled happily upon the earth, and soon all the evil done by Terror and Crime was engulfed in their pure radiance. Gradually Love, Life, Nature, Hope and Happiness are congering Sin too, and all his wickedness. M.E.K. (15 years) THE TURN OF TODAY. In dreams"' walked down the lane of History and saw the world as it used to be in year§ gone by. On all sides there was war, war and desolation, and few were the times of peace. As the ages unrolled before me, I saw the wild barbarous ancients, the orderly ranks of the Romans, and the heroic Spartans: 1 saw the armies of Europe in the middle ages and the navies growing large. Then I realized that all these people had considered war as essential. Sometimes from the turmoil of men a great figure stood out—Julius Caesar,

THE LUCERNIAN. William of Normandy, Napoleon I., all with control of a multitude, and all turning their power towards fighting. I came up to the twentieth century, and there the whole world was mixed in the strife of the Great War. And when it was over, people bui't shrines to the dead, and formed a League of Nations; yet above these I saw the face of Hitler, brooding over his achievements, and Mussolini, drunk with power, plunging the world into a turmoil of hatred an d destruction once more. Ahead of me was a sharp turning—the turning which divides the past from the present—and it was called Today. As I reached it, I stood still for a moment. What shou'_d I see on the other side? Years and vet years of war and suffering? Men bringing death and pain to countless thousands whom they did not know? Or would there be a long vista of peace and happiness, with each man working for his fellow-men? Would there be beauty, and the inspired work of a great people? The future alone can tell, for no one may round the Turn of Today. Only, it is for the men and women of the world to say what is in that; unknown land. It is theirs to make or mar the world, to teach their children love or hate. May there be no foolish one among theml E.M.R. 16 years) WRITING A DETECTIVE STORY. To write a detective story, one must first of all decide on the type of story. What is good, what bed? The answer depends entirely on the minds of the possible readers. Some people prefer the good old heroine, and detective-hero type; others the rather more intellectual investigator of crimes who discovers the identity of the murderer from the spots on his waist coat. Speaking personally, I rather think I give first choice to the latter. I do not know if this shows' any peculiar and ridiculous traits in my mind (most decisions of the sort usually do) but there it stands— I give first choice to the latter. Of course, the almost classic example of this kind of detective is Sherlock Holmes— the hero of more than half the world's schoolboys. Very well. Let us build up our detective story on the Sherlock Holmes lines:— Firstly, there is the detective. The whole plot revolves around him; all the other characters are his vassals—a rather uninteresting background for his magnificence. He spends most of his days on mysterious errands in the

regions haunted by the less respectable dramatis personnae of the story, and most of his nights oiling the ponderous machinery of his brain. Then there is the detective's indespensable friend—the friend who is always so dullwitted that he cannot even solve the simplest problems—like, who owns a tabby cat with a short tail, and why the detective knows that the man who has just called is carrying the Indian Rajah's stolen diamond in his top lefthand waist coat Pocket. This friend, as has already been said, is absolutely necessary. No properly written story is without him. You see, he is there to show the reader how ouicl . the detective is, end how dense everybody else. Of course, other minor people are necessary—for instance, a criminal for the detective to detect, and perhaps a body or two for the detective to examine. The body is not absolutely essential, but it adds zest to the Then there is the wrongfully accused tale. man, who thanks the detective profusely when that worthy proves his innocence. Last but not least, one must propitiate the goddess Luck, A71 detectives are under her protection, and (whisper it) it is she who does at least three ouarters of the work. Well, here we have our essentials. Come, to work, the story has yet to be written. E.M.R. 16 years)

THE LEGEND OF THE GOATHERD. Out on the starlit hills surrounding the town of Bethlehem a goatherd sat meditating. He was a lonely man, for his fellow-herdsmen believed him to be possessed of an evil spirit. It had been said that, when he was alone, he changed the goats of which he had charge into devils, by making strange, wild music with a magic flute; or held long consultations with visionary people. Consequently other men shunned him, and the poor goatherd spent many a solitary night under the chilly stars, with only his reed pipe for company. Then the nearby valleys would echo back the mournful wailing of his flute; but sometimes, when he saw the beauty of the world around him, he would play light-heartedly, imitating the songs of the birds, or the summer breeze in the tree-tops. On this particular night, the goatherd was more than usually depressed. He had not seen anyone to speak to all day, and even his

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pipe, which usually helped to while away the weary hours, seemed to have turned against him; for no matter how hard he tried, the old familiar tunes refused to come. With, a sigh he ceased trying to play it, and looked up at the star-spangled heavens above him. Tonight there was no moon, but away in the east shone a strange, brilliant star. The. goatherd had never seen it before and as he sat watching it, it appeared to move. Clutching his pipe in. one hand, the goatherd began to run down the hill towards the road that led to the town. The first people he met were some shepherds. They were carrying bundles and talking eagerly among themselves. On seeing the panting goatherd in the gloom, one of them said: "Are you coming to worship the Child?" "The Child" repeated the goatherd. "A vision of angels appeared before us while we were minding oui3 flocks," explained the shepherd, "and told us that unto us this day was born in the city, of David, a Saviour which is Christ the Lord. We were told that we would find him lying in a manger, so we came with all speed, bringing gifts with us." So the poor goatherd, who had no gifts to offer, went with them, and came to the stable where Jesus and His mother were. Then the shepherds offered milk, lambs, honey, and wheat to the Babe, but the goatherd, who was the last to approach, said to Mary: "I am too poor to offer anything but a tune on my old reed flute, on which I play at night to my feeding flocks; but if Jesus would like it, 1 will play for Him." Mary nodded assent, and smiled encouragingly at him from beneath her veil. But just at that moment the Wise Men from the Orient arrived, for they had been guided to Bethlehem by the strange bright star ,and they brought the young child precious gifts: gold and frankincense, and myrrh. The Babe received them all gravely, nestling in His mother's arms. Dazzled by the splendour of their robes and gifts the poor goatherd he'd back in a corner, but gentle Mary called softly to him: "Aren't you too far away to see the Child properly, and to play to Him?" The goatherd advanced nervously. drawing He timidly forth his pipe from his belt. placed it to his lips, then, as if he were all alone with his goats under the starry night he blew boldly into the reed flute. He played as

he had never played before, putting his whole heart into it; and, as He listened to the music, the Babe's eyes grew brilliant with joy. Everyone, even the kings, listened in ecstasy to the rustic flute; and when at last the goatherd finished, Jesus held out His arms towards him, a smile lighting up His infant face. And in all the world that December night, no one was happier than the poor goatherd of the Bethlehem hills. E.M.A. (16 years)

MUSIC AND POETRY. "And God saw everything He had made, and lo, it was very good."

God stood in the midst of the beauty He had created, and I think He must have realized that it was not by knowledge alone that Man was to come into his own. The Creator knew that the song of the birds, the thunder of waves, the awe and majesty of the universe would help mankind to grow and develop "in the likeness of God." So it has been throughout the ages. Slowly, as man developed from a mere beast of the field into a civilized being, he realized that about him were music, beauty and poetry. He began to see the difference in the gurgle of the brook and the roar of a great river. He saw the poetry in a pale daffodil, and in a tall ship swinging into port. The thoughts of a deeper philosophy occupied him, and gradually these thoughts were put on paper. Then people found they could reproduce sounds themselves. They discovered that taut strings gave forth sweet sounds, and that their voices could make music. Others found that they could use words so that the combination of sounds pleased its hearers and so poetry was born. When these things were discovered, then man really began to be civilized. We still know the influence that music and poetry have over us. In every walk of life, People respond to music. The lowest crowd in a public-house will listen while some white-faced lad sings an old song, and often as not, a few hearts numbed by poverty and, sin, twitch in painful remembrance of happier scenes. An army, hopeless, worn and beaten, will brighten and march along briskly if it has some cheery tune to march to. Proud cold people will soften and gain a little tenderness when they hear a plaintive air or a grand sonata.

THE LUCERNIAN. Poetry is not for so many. Some cannot be moved by it as others are. But when people realize that poetry is around us) everywhere, that there is poetry in digging a field, in washing clothes, in humble common tasks, as well as in flowers, nature and art, then poetry will come into its rightful place in the hearts of the people. Life would be intolerable without music or poetry. We do not realize just how much they are bound up in our existence. The song of a bird may make the whole day bright, the beauty of a poem can bring sweet rest and peace of mind. Tears may come at the sound of a loved piece of music, and hearts, perhaps fill while one reads a noble piece of philosophy. Poetry is music, music is poetry. Poetry is not only verse or written words. It is carved in our lives, our deeds, our actions, even if no inspired nen is there to record it. There is poetry in a dirty beggar-girl, the funeral of a king, in the first green finger from a bulb, or in the woods and hills. Music comes from the heart, from the stillness of the night, the cry of a babe. There is music in the beat of a ship's engine, poetry in the swing of the sea. There is poetry in a mother's stained and tired hands, music in the faded, happy voice. From God came Life and Death. From the Let us same God came music and poetry. remember. "Our lives are song, God writes the word, And we set them to music at pleasure." L.McD. (15 years)

THE QUEEN MARY. At the end of the nineteenth century men embarked on an enterprise, both difficult and dangerous, but which resulted in the construction of that great feat of engineering, the Panama Canal. They believed that in its building, they were joining the Pacific and the Atlantic, making a gateway for all ships. Little did they dream that this canal, which cost so much in the human toil and suffering and which was a triumph of planning and construction, would be too small to contain a ship to be built one day. Indeed, there are not one, but two ships which are too large to enter its locks. These are the "Normandie" and the still later and larger ship, the "Queen Mary.

This mighty vessel is a symphony in steel, a thing of wondrous beauty and power, reigning, as Britian always has, mistress of the seas. What anxiety there was, what breathless, eager watching and waiting in the country that is her home, when, with the eyes of the world focussed uoon her, she ran her first trial across the Atlantic! What joy, what pride was theirs, when her builders; knew she had succeeded in breaking the record, running smoothly, faultlessly. And in many little houses in her home land there may be found the humble folk who built her. One hammered rivets, day in, day out, hammered, hammered. But was he tired of it? He would say with pride, if asked what he was doing: "I am building the Queen Mary." It is their ship, and they glory in its beauty, its perfection. Every section of society has given its contribution. From the universities came the artists who decorated it within; from, skilled workmen came the carving, engraving, the ornaments and fittings which give the interior its finished, luxurious appearance. The furniture-makers have given their best woods and materials, and put into them all their skill and handicraft. From the tileworks came the tiles which are the acme of comfort and luxury for bathing pool and bathroom. Even the grimy, toiling miner has given his iron, and the factory hand has cast from it the steel which formed her whole framework. Who built the "Queen Mary"? T'was not a company, but a nation, whose whole heart went into this great undertaking. The privilege of travelling in this ship is greatly sought; it never has to fear its cabins will not be full each journey it makes. Now that the coronation of King Edward is approaching, the "Queen Mary," named after his Queen Mother, seems to be an emblem of Britain; of the strength and power which this little land possesses, yet which is seldom heard. It runs smoothly, almost unnoticeably as does her mighty ship, and her power is never used in an ugly way. It, too, under its king, will be always a thing of beauty. May Britain ever be Queen of the Nations, as her ship is Queen of the Seas. J.E.M. 17 years)

THE BRITISH LION. The English are a slow race, and a quiet one. Their daring immense, but they do not talk about it. An island people, descend-

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ants of the more adventurous Norsemen, the itch to atterept new feats is in their blood. It was this urge that sent them across perilous and uncharted seas to discover new lands when Elizabeth was Queen; it was this that made them the forerunners of all European movements. In other words, while most races talk and boast, the English act. Where a Celt is excitable and quick-tempered, an Englishman goes on his way unruffled. But when he is roused, his anger is terrible and relentless.

socialists may disturb the peace of the land but anyone who thinks to catch them disunited will find opposed to him a solid wall of British stubbornness, and British loyalty. Rouse the British lion and you will find him no mean foeman.

Not many times in history has anyone succeeded in properly arousing the British lion, but the Spania,rds certainly did. When Spain had established her Empire in America, an Englishman, John Hawkins indulged in a little slave-trading to her colonies. On his third voyage, his few ships were caught in the harbour of San Juan d'Ulloa by thirteen Spanish galleons, and the English sailors were treacherously massacred. For this infamous deed, Spain brought the wrath of England on herself. Sir Francis Drake swore revenge. How he got it, all the world knows; how he and his comrades ravaged the SpanishAmerican towns, captured gold-trains, and the galleons, and finally, destroyed Spain's seanewer completely. From the day when she roused the anger of the English, Spain's doom was sealed.

Out of the mists and the gloom, a vision came slowly across the mind of one who thought of hands. A blaze of light came first, and out of its whiteness, a hand holding a golden apple moved across the darkness. "For the most fair," a voice said. Ah Paris! How often since thy time have men thrown away with their hands wisdom and honour, for beauty and lust!

Once again, Napoleon brought Britain to a fever-heat. His breaking of treaties, his diatribes against "perfidious Albion," and above all his threatened invasion of her coasts 1-171ed the people with a great apprehension, arz_-_ a still greater patriotism. In spite of official blunders—and these were many and serious—the British held out against the conqueror. Nelson and We:lington, England's two great sons, carried the wishes of the people with them when they went out to fight the French, and at every turn, it was England who foiled Napoleon's plans. He might have captured Egypt and India, had not Nelson destroyed his fleet in Aboukir Bay; he might have turned the Mediterranean into a French lake, had not Wellington driven his troops from Spain; he might have had a vast colonial empire had not Nelson successfully kept his fleets blockaded. Not until he was finally defeated at Waterloo did Britisl feeling against Fm relax. The British are a hard race to offend, because, no matter how much they may seem to be torn by political strife, the people are a- vvays loyal, and always ready to unite Communism may be rife, against a foe.

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HANDS.

A huge mountain loomed into view, and a man walked down the side holding in steady hands two huge white tablets. With the same hands the tablets were raised and crashed to the ground at the foot of the glowing calf, to whose sightless eyes hundreds of hands were raised in supplication. The hands which held the tablets again held up a rod, and again suppliant hands were raised. On, on, the procession of old saints' hands moved across the page. The watcher stirred, then bent forward as two Hands came into view, this time carrying a huge wooden, cross. Amid the darkness no form was seen, but two :strong arms bore up with the Cross, blacker even than the mists which surrounded it. Then the darkness turned red, and the same hands quivering in agony, and with great nai's driven deep in the flesh, filled the space. Man of Sorrows, Thy Hands have raised the dead, calmed little children, driven profaners away with rods. Now other hands have nailed Thee to a man-made Cross. The leaves of the great book turned backwards, and an old man with gnarled hands pushed laboriously a huge old pen across the parchment. From those wrinkled hands flowed blinding golden phrases, as Homer Poured the loveliness of his Liad on to the pages. The procession moved more quickly. An arm "clothed in white samite" brandished a gleaming sword three times, and drew it under the water. A hand with a palette, a sculptor's chicel. white hands poised above a key-board, flashed quickly by. Hands dripping blood,

THE LUCERNJAN. holding guns, knives, poisons, crept stealthily past. And then a woman's hand holding aloft 2, burning lamp moved slowly past, and tortured, but smiling faces followed it. The procession Still goes on. It will never end. The hands of those who have created and destroyed, built and wrecked, since Eternity lie now in their _nameless graves, but the pattern they have woven lives on and the weaving will never be done. In these two small limbs lies a priceless gift, varying with all people, but present always. It is in our power to do as we wish with our hands, to weave an indelible, glowing, faultless pattern, or to jumble and twist the threads so that some master hands have to straighten and mend the shattered cords. The beauty that is in our world today came from our hands. The old lovely statues and buildings, the keen beauty of a live steel ship were made by hands which used their gift to he:p in the eternal

It is for us to see that when our pattern. hands move across Time's golden pages that they hold something we have striven for and gained, and that they do not lie useless, holding frayed and tangled threads. L.McD. (15 years) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following magazines:— "The Pegasus" from Geelong College (2). "The Scotch Collegian" from Scotch College (2). "The Frencham Chronicle" from "Green and Gold" Frencham, N.S.W. (2). from Warwick (2). "The Patchwork" from P.L.C. "The Wilderness" from the Wilderness School, N.S.W. "Ravenswood Magazine" The United Missionary from Ravenswood. Girls' High School from Calcutta.

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