1952 Silver & Green

Silver and Green HAWTHORN

H.M . QUEE N ELIZABETH , II.

Silver and Green

JSHagagine o t llje ^ettjobts t Rabie s (Eollege, |33afDtIpn.i

JUNE, 1952

Editors: JENNIFER HARDING , MARGO T RUMPF

Sub-Editors: LOUISE GAULT , VALD A HERAUD

Magazine Committee: Miss L. Mitchell, Rachel Lew, Shirley Merrylees, Mary Meyer, Lesley Andrew, Elizabeth Croydon

King George the Sixth Plain people mourned him quiet'y, alone, Or spoke his epitaph in simple words, Such words as, dulled by usage, yet take on Fresh meaning in the awful light of death.

Thus he, whose virtues were the common man's. Is honoured by the tears of common men —Dorothy Drain (with acknowledgements t the Australian Women's Weekly)

Editorial

Since the death of King George VI , and the accession of his daughter, many people have ex pressed hopes of a new Elizabethan age

In this Elizabethan age, we must offer the world new examples of service to the whole brotherhood of man. W e have examples near and far

The United Nations is working ceaselessly to help backward countries and to relieve suffering ones Also, and in V'ctoria itself, the students of the University of Melbourne are attempting to raise money, in order to make scholarships available to aboriginal students

Our most inspiring example comes from Royalty itself—the Queen's motto—"I serve." But we must remember not to limit the meaning

of those words to the people of our own country W e are citizens not of a country, but of a world —M.R

Dr WOO D

The school wishes to congratulate Dr. Woo d on his appointment as President of the Jubilee Metho dist Conference Many girls were present at the Induction Service in Wesley Church on Wednes day, 27th February, and the choir, which had been asked by Dr Woo d to sing, felt itself to be greatly honoured. In his address Dr. Woo d spoke of the need for Church unity in the world to-day

The School wishes to assure Dr Woo d of its appreciation of this honour, and hopes that he will be able to do much to help the Church dur ing his year of office

Salvete

The School heartily welcomes new members of Staff:—

Miss M Betts, M.A., returned from her visit overseas

Miss L Powell, B.A., Senior History Mistress, formerly of our staff

Miss C Glass, B.A., Geography, who has re turned to our staff

Miss E. Hotchin, B.A., History, etc., formerly of our staff.

Miss N. Rock, B.A., History, etc., previously at M.L.C., Elsternwick.

Miss N Burke, previously at M.L.C., Elstern wick, for many years

Mrs I Kelson, Mus.Dip

Miss J Frazer, English, etc

Miss J. Illingworth (Old Collegian), Speech, returned from overseas

Miss S V Hopkins, Business

Miss R. King, Domestic Science, and in Term II, Miss E Berriman, Domestic Science, from England

Miss A Jeffrey (Old Collegian), Craft

Mrs N Jenkins (Old Collegian), Lower Middle School

Miss I Knight, Lower Middle School

Mrs R R Sholl, Junior School

Sister J Gromann, and in Term II, Sister S Proctor (Old Collegian)

Miss J Curtis (Old Collegian), Craft Assist ant

Miss A Hopper, Sports Mistress

Mrs M Coulson (Old Collegian), Librarian, Term II

Miss R Bell, Lower Middle School, Term II

Mrs O Leith, Speech, Term II

Miss Y Clarke (Old Collegian), Craft Assis tant, Term II

The large number of new girls includes senior girls from M.L.C., Elsternwick, some of whom are School Officers

A/alete

The School regretfully bade farewell to the fol lowing members of Staff who left at the end of 1951:—

Mrs M Baker, who had charge of Domestic Science teaching for 16 years

Miss J Cochrane, M.A., Senior History Mis tress, 3 years

Mrs M Dickinson, Art, 5 years

Miss P Wilkinson (Old Collegian), 4 years

Miss A Moore, 4 years

Mrs H Brann (Old Collegian), 2 years

Miss P Turner, 2 years

Miss S Simpson, 2 years

Miss G John, 2 years

Sister D Fletcher, 2 years

Miss W . Taylor (Old Collegian), 2 years.

Mrs H Carless, Craft, 5 years

Miss E Webb, B.A., 1 year

Mrs D Edmondson, B.Sc

Miss N Thirlwell (Old Collegian), Speech

Miss L Lewis (Old Collegian), Craft Assistant

At the end of Term I, 1952:—

Mrs. Fairlie Taylor, Librarian, 8 years.

Mrs A Christiansen, 8 years

Miss H. McLeod, Speech, 1 year.

Among senior girls who left at the end of 1951 were the following:—

Beverley Webster: Joint Senior Prefect, Vice President Camera Club, Magazine Committee, United Nations Committee, S.C.M Committee, French Club Committee, Debating Society Com mittee

Monica Wood : Joint Senior Prefect, Editor of "Silver and Green," S.C.M. Committee, U.N.A. Committee, Madrigals, Debating Society Com mittee, Athletics Team

Barbara Atkins: Prefect, Vice-President of Walking Club, Debating Society Committee, Basket-ball Team

Bettine Dustin-r: Prefect, Debating Society Com mittee, Tennis Team, Ath'etics Team

Elizabeth Fullwood: Prefect, Krome House Cap tain, U.N.A Committee

Shirley Gibbs: Prefect, Dux of College 1951, Secretary Debating Society, French Club Com mittee, Senior Maths Club Committee

An n Green: Prefect

Janet Huntington: Prefect. Berry House Cap tain, French Club Committee.

Ariel Keen: Prefect, U.N.A Committee, Mad rigals.

Beverley Malcolm: Prefect, Krome Sports Cap tain, Debating Society Committee, Captain Tennis Team, Baseball Team

Ainslie Rowe: Prefect, Cato House Captain, Boarders' Prefect, S.C.M Committee, Debating Society Committee, Captain of Basket-ball Team, Baseball Team

Mary Rowe: Prefect, Senior House Prefect, S.C.M Committee, Secretary of U.N.A., Trea surer of Camera Club

Margaret Wilkinson: Prefect, Fitchett House Captain, S.C.M

Barbara Williams: Prefect, Vice President of Walking Club, Treasurer of U.N.A., Debating Society Committee

Barbara Crisp: Senior Associate Prefect, Senior Maths Club Committee, Boarders' Prefect

Nancy Ellis: Senior Associate Prefect, Senior Maths Club Committee

Margaret Adeney: Associate Prefect, Sub-Editor of "Silver and Green."

Elaine Cavanagh: Associate Prefect, Boarders' Prefect, Madrigals

Jennifer East: Associate Prefect, French Club Committee, Secretary of German Language Group

Valerie Falkingham: Associate Prefect.

Judith Fowler: Associate Prefect, Recording Sec retary of S.C.M., Baseball Team

Wendy Gardner: Associate Prefect, Senior Maths Group Committee, Magazine Committee

Elaine Gibbs: Associate Prefect

Rosemary Groves: Associate Prefect, Boarders' Prefect, Vice-President of U.N.A., Magazine Com mittee, Hockey Team, Special Exhibition (English Expression)

Jill Hilton: Associate Prefect, Vice-President of S.C.M

Gwenda Jacobs: Associate Prefect, Secretary of Senior Maths. Group, Magazine Committee. Debat ing Society Committee.

Judith Lugton: Associate Prefect, Chief Checker Library Committee, Magazine Committee

Heather McKay: Associate Prefect, Chief Checker Library Committee.

Jocelyn Rogers: Associate Prefect, Cato Sports Captain, Captain of Baseball Team, Tennis Team

Cynthia Shilling'aw: Associate Prefect

Ruth Trewin: Associate Prefect

Gwen Watkins: Associate Prefect

Pamela Watkins: Associate Prefect, Hockey Team

Iris Arnold: School Pianist, Madrigals

Lesley Barnes: Hockey Team

Noelle Russell: Madrigals

Anne Gray: Hockey Team

Janet Barrow: S.C.M Committee, U.N.A Com mittee, Treasurer of Walking Club, Life-Saving Representative (Berry)

Margaret Gale: School Librarian

Elaine Helmer: Hockey Team

Renee Jarvis: Magazine Committee.

Noela Parkes: Library Committee

Susan Plncus: Life-Saving Representative (Krome)

Tamara Weyman: Deputy Editor of "Silver and Green," Secretary of French Club, General Exhi bition," Special Exhibition (English Literature)

Margaret Lethlean: Cavendish Society Com mittee

Pat Tasker: Secretary of Cavendish Society

Margaret Nash: President of Cavendish Society.

Rosemary McCutcheon: Life-Saving Representa tive (Krome), Walking Club Committee.

Elizabeth Webb: S.C.M Committee, U.N.A Committee

Helen Sanders: Baseball Team, Hockey Team

Shirley Bayles: Tennis Team.

Margaret Brisbane: Boarders' Wing Captain

Shirley Dunoon: Boarders' Wing Captain

Joan Graham: Basket-ball Team, Baseball Team, Madrigals

Joan Gordon: Fitchett Sports Captain, Basket ball Team, Walking Club Committee.

Janet Brewster: Library Committee

Suzanne Peverill: Madrigals, Reference Lib rarian.

Margaret McCord: Madrigals

Julienne Rogers: Madrigals

Elaine Stewart: Berry Sports Captain, Captain of Hockey Team, Captain of Athletics Team

Heather Thomas: Tennis Team

Elizabeth Tyler: Hockey Team

Janet Reardon: Life-Saving Representative (Fit chett), Basket-ball Team, Baseball Team

Ellen Bassett: Library Committee

Marion Turner: Library Committee

Betty Fisher: Madrigals

Shirley Houghton: Madrigals

Eila Holding: Madrigals

Isobel Kitchen: Madrigals

Janice Clarke: Madrigals

Norah Gaskell: Library Committee

Mary Armstrong: Athletics Team.

June Sutton: S.C.M. Committee.

Mary Wait: Tenn's Team

School Highlights

February:

Tuesday, I2th—Back to the "Halls of Learn ing"—the silence broken by new voices and old Friday, 15th—The School reverently remembered the death of the late King, at the memorial service

" I promise so to do " This was the vow solemnly taken by the prefects and associates, at the Induction Service

Friday, 22nd—"If you join " Senior School shuddered as these oft-repeated words were in toned by the stalwart advocates of the School societies

Wednesday, 27th—At the opening of the Metho dist Conference Dr Woo d was installed as President, and the school choir sang.

Friday, 29th—The speaker was Rev F A Marsh, who spoke to senior assembly on "United Nations, and Australian Youth."

March:

Monday, 3rd—At a special service in Senior As sembly, the School recognised Dr Wood's ap pointment as President of the Methodist Con ference

Friday, 7th—Rev Stanley Weeks spoke to Senior Assembly on India.

"Mud splashing in the pool . . ." Cato, swimming very vigorously, splashed to victory in the swimming sports

Friday and Saturday, 14th and 15th—At last, the long-awaited Nurses' Memorial Fair was held

Friday, 21st—Rev G Riley, a United Nations speaker, told Senior Assembly about many prob lems in South Africa

Tuesday, 25th—Fitchett proved to be victorious at the Lower Middle School athletic sports Friday, 28th—Cato, out-talking Krome, won the first Inter-House Debate, maintaining "that im port restrictions will ultimately benefit Aus tralian trade."

April: Tuesday, 8th—The School united at Auburn Church for the communion service Wednesday, 9th—The School joyfully adjourned for the Easter vacation Wednesday, 23rd—Shakespeare Day was com memorated in Fitchett Hall, and extracts from three plays: "Hamlet," " A Midsummer Night's Dream," and "A s Youi Like It," were success fully performed by girls of Matriculation, In termediate and Diploma forms

Friday, 25th—The Anzac Commemoration Service was held in Fitchett Hall All Senior School examinations began, and a sMitiious atmosphere prevailed for the following week May: Friday, 9th—

"We'll one and all support our teams, Our players warmly cheer." These were the sentiments lustily echoing around the field, as Fitchett paddled to a well-deserved victory, in the unfavourable conditions—^con gratulations Fitchett. Sunday, 11th—The annual Church Service was held at Auburn Methodist Church, and a very large number of girls, as well as friends, at tended Friday, 16th School adjourned for the May holidaysj and the School was left unnaturally quiet and peaceful, as the girls departed.

—L.D.G., V.M.H

—Eulalie Hepburn, Pass, VI d, Krome, 15 years.

School Officers, 1952

Senior Prcfect—Anne Grunden.

Vice Senior Prefect—Deidre Fuller

Prefects—Dorothy Alexander, Lesley Cook, Louise Gault, Jennifer Harding, Margaret Macfarlane, Mary Meyer, Kerry Pearce, Margot Rumpf, Betty Scar.ett, Anne Williams

Associate Prefects—Alison Benjamin, Pamela Greenall (Joint Senior Associate Prefects), Val erie Beckett, Laurel Bladon, Kathleen Burgess, Janet Green, Margaret Harris, Rae Hawkins, Lynette Holt, Andrea Hone, Rachel Lew, Kath leen Old, Shirley Shulman, Margot Simmons, Dorothy Stieer, Margaret Thomson, Barbara Tingman, Lesley Told, Muriel Walklate, Bar bara Wilkinson, Judith Wilson.

House (Boarders') Prefects and Wing Captains— Louise Gault (Senior), Jeanette Britten, Mar jory Hocking, Shirley Merrylees, Elaine Milnes, Barbara Tingman, Lesley Told

House Captains—Senior: Lynette Holt (Berry), Dorothy Alexander (Cato), Kerry Pearce (Fitchett), Betty Scarlett (Krome). Middle: Lois Jones (Berry), Jill Evans (Cato), Barbara Wall (Fitchett), Judith Campbell-Jack son (Krome). Junior: Joan Horsfall (Berry), Lenore Barnes (Cato), Margaret Eason (Fit chett), Janice McCormack (Krome)

House Sports Captains—Senior: Janet Edwards Berry), Judith Coleman, Alison O'Grady (Cato), Pauline Brown (Fitchett), Anne Wil liams (Krome). Middle: Lorraine Coglan (Berry), Paddy Dixson (Cato), Judith Roe (Fitchett), Lorraine Shattock (Krome). Junior: Margaret Eddey (Berry), Edith Hatt (Cato), Dorothea Cook (Fitchett), Diane Cornish (Krome).

Form Captains—Honour Via , Anne Grunden; Honour VI.b, Pamela Greenall; Pass VI.a, Mar garet Bennett; Pass VI.b, Jocelyn Curnow; Pass VI.c, Pamela Easterbrcok; Pass VI.d, Kathleen Hulme; Practical Arts, Diana Dufty; Dip'oma A, Kathleen Burgess; Diploma B, Fay Yodgee; V.a, Alison Steele; V.b, Natalie Sharpe; V.c, Joan Ashton; V.d, Wendy Orton; V.e, Robin Griffith, V.f, Judith Barnett; L.V.a, Laurel Wood , L.V.b, Mary Jean Ross; L.V.c, Judith MacLeod; L.V.d, Lo:s Tones; L.V.e, Catherine Field; L V.f, Julie Bell; L.V.g, Palma West wood; IV.a, Kathleen Oaten; IV.b, Glenys Bull; VI.c, Claire Furneaux; IV.d, Millicent Simp son, IV.e, Ginny Smorgon; L.IV.a, Deanna Dabsheck; L.IV.b, Joan Horsfall; L.IV.c, Pat ricia Bell; L.IV.d, Heather Marryatt; L.IV.c, Alison Lowe; III.a, Diane Humphrey; Ill.b, Rosemary Benjamin; L.III.a, Pauline Rosen garten; L.III.b, Shirley Karp

Sccial Service Captains—Honour VI.a, Dorothy Alexander; Honour Vl.b, Rachel Lew; Pass VI.a, Joan Cornish; Pass Vl.b, Joan Lade; Pass VI.c, Lois Taylor; Pass Vl.d, Helen Kerr;

Practical Arts, Margaret Birkett; Diploma A, Jan ice Crisp; Diploma B, Patricia Sach; V.a, Jan ice Livingstone; V.b, Rosemary Thomas; V.c, Janice Roe; V.d, Jennifer Andrew; V.e, Jen nifer Attree; V.f, Jennifer James; L.V.a, Eril Hutton; L.V,.b, Aileen Poolton; L.V.c, Jill Martin; L.V.d, Jean Reside; L.V.e, Dorothy Mellody; L.V.f, Kuth Bradbury; L.V.g, Glenda McMillan; IV.a, Joan Delany; IV.b, Elizabeth Corrie; IV.c, Wendy Wellard; IV.d, Janine Schubert; IV.e, Margaret Kent; L.IV.a, Kather ine Ingram; L.IV.b, Dorothea Cook; L.IV.c, Judith Mitchell; L.IV.d, Elaine Parkes; L.IV.e, Pamela Gale; III.a, Jill Kennedy; Ill.b, An n Gallagher; L.III.a, Carol Burford; L.III.b, Glenis Jolly.

Sports Captains—Honour VI.a, Marjorie Davies; Honour Vl.b, Margaret Thomson; Pass VI.a, Dorothy Gribble; Pass Vl.b, Barbara Nixon; Pass VI.c, Bernice Hargrave; Pass Vl.d, Jan ette Gourlay; Practical Arts, Maureen McClel land; Diploma A , Janet Edwards; Diploma B, Alison O'Grady; V.a, Cherril Greenwood; V.b, Pat Gellie; V.c, Anne Phillips; V.d, Judith Burdett; V.e, Helen Ducat; V.f, Margaret Kidd; L.V.a, Lynette Shattock; L.V.b, Judith Camp bell-Jackson; L.V.c, Jill Clark; L.V.d, Lorraine Coghlan; L.V.e, Heather Marshall; L.V.f, Judith Roe; L.V.g, Marion Ward; IV.a, Elizabeth Web ster; IV.b, Janice Kenny; IV.c, Joyce Hagger; IV.d, Elizabeth O'Neill; IV.e, Andrea Browne; L.IV.a, Edith Hatt; L.IV.b, Judith Wat son; L.IV.c, Diane Cornish; L.IV.d, Bev erley Evans; L.IV.e, Trixie Sharp; III.a, Lesley Bonney; Ill.b, Glenys Lord; L.III.a, Judith Knell; L.III.b, Anne Calander

S.C.M Committee, 1952—President, Miss B Jack son; Vice-President, Anne Grunden; Secretary, Dorothy Alexander; Correspondence Secretary, Jennifer Harding; Treasurer, Kerry Pearci;; Committee, A'ison Benjamin, Margaret Ben nett, Elizabeth Duncan, Lynette Hall, Wendy Orton

School Librarians—Margot Rumpf, Dorothy Steer, Ann Ducat (Chief Checkers) ; Valerie Beckett, Lois Yen, Gi'Iian Dixon (Checkers); Diana Beattie (Treasurer); Committee, Margot Gibbs, Jean Sinclair, Jennifer Harding, Fay Yodgee, Sandra Kierson, Margaret Bruce, Gael Sage, Yvonne Young, Carol Gray, Betty Tan, Bev erley Sharman, Mary Meyer, Lou|tse Gault, Dorothy Alexander, Gillian Dixon, Joan Cath cart, Elaine Schuch, Hilary Joseph, Valda Her aud

United Nations Associations—President, Miss Kei laway; Vice-President, Alison Benjamin; Secre tary, Shirley Shulman; Treasurer, Rachel Lew; Committee, Kathleen Burgess, Gael Sage, Joan Margolis, Anne Kornan

Camera Club—President, Louise Gault; Secretary, Valda Heraud; Committee, Judith Wilson, Joce lyn Curnow, Joan Sharp, Shirley Clemence

Debating Society—Presidents, Miss Powell and Miss Cerutty; Committee, Valda Heraud (Berry), Dorothy Alexander (Cato), Kerry Pearce (Fitchett), Anne Wijliams (Krome)

French Club—Presidents, Miss Dahle, Mile Brac quart; Secretary, Rachel Lew; Committee, Dor othy Alexander, Jennifer Harding, Kerry Pearce, Lesley Told

German Club—President, Mrs Clahr; Vice-Presi dent, Deidre Fuller; Secretary, Dorothy Steer Senior Mathematics Club—President, Miss Kella way; Secretary, Jean Webster; Committee, Mar jorie Davies, Ruth Nicholls.

Junior Mathematics Club—President, Margaret Smith; Secretary, Patricia St John; Committee, Helen Bennett, Maureen Norwood, Janine Schubert, Millicent Simpson

Life-Saving Representatives—Pamela Easterbrook (Berry), Shirley Merrylees (Cato), Margaret A Martin (Fitchett), Barbara Tingman (Krome;

Walking Club—Presidents, Miss B Jackson, Miss L Mitchell; Vice-President, Anne Williams; Secretary, Shirley Shulman; Committee, Jenni fer Harding, Kathleen Old, Lesley Andrew, Katherine O'Neill

Speech Night, 1951

Speech Night was held on the 14th December, and as usual the Melbourne Town Hall was filled with parents, friends, and Old Collegians

W e were honoured by the presence of Lady Dixon, who presented the prizes She must have become very tired ot shaking hands, but never the less she had a bright smile for everyone, and later gave us a charming address

Being Jubilee Year, the School sang the hymn, "Let the whole creation cry," and the two national songs, "Land of our Birth" and "Country Places," with a true spirit of praise The other School items were, "Ding Dong! " a merry old French carol, and for contrast, the cradle song, "Hush, My Dear, Lie Still and Slumber."

The Madrigal Singers gave two dainty song3 by Purcell, "Lost is my Quiet" and "Sound the Trumpet," and the special choir sang Dr Floyd's "Th e Heaven of Heavens," and the beautiful Mendelssohn motet, "Hear My Prayer," in which the solo parts were taken by a group of girls.

The acknowledgements were made by Dr L H Ball to Lady Dixon He also thanked Miss Flock art, Dr. Floyd, Miss Dahle, Miss Kellaway, Miss B Jackson and Miss Perkins for preparing the musical items and organising the seating of the girls, and the presentation of prizes and trophies.

The programme concluded as usual with the Leaving Song, the Dismissal Hymn, and the National Anthem

In his report, Dr Woo d said: "There is general agreement that better education is one of the community's greatest needs However, it is lam entable that the State, rightly or wrongly, is spend ing upon rearmament, money that might be de voted to improving education, health, housing and other primary social needs It is equally regret table that some individuals do not spend more upon education, although they squander money on other things At this critical time in the world's

affairs a School must enter an earnest plea for better human relationships in the interests of world peace and for the sake of the next genera tion."

In advocating the improvement of formal edu cation, he pointed out how the spelling, handwrit ing and spoken and written composition of the present day were far below the standards of our forebears, because Latin and the classics were not carefully studied now, and our speech had be come careless Although children had a better general education, there was too much emphasis placed on technical subjects to the neglect of the humanities and also of a solid, formal education in English speech, composition, writing and litera ture

Speaking on Education for Leadership, Dr Woo d continued:

"Equality of opportunity is the aim in any good School, but more than that is needed The gen eral level may be lowered because we overstress equality, and this can lead to 'the parity of esteem,' which many so-called democrats desire Our age needs 'a new aristocracy of intel'ect.' W e should therefore call a halt to the frequent plead ing for the needs of slower pupils; there is little reason to fear they will be overlooked Actually, mediocrity may even be pampered in our educa tional systems to-day The future of democracy depends upon 'eadership more than upon the average level of the community Leaders, not laggards, should determine many of our School aims and methods

"It is sometimes said that large schools, com prehensive or multi-purpose schools, do not pro vide adequately either for the slower or quicker pupils Finance and the growth of the school population make it imperative that schools to-day should be large and should serve many educational purposes—professional, commercial, domestic, etc I do not think that leaders or laggards suffer at

M.L.C The dull would be dull in any school It may be thought also that the talented would do brilliantly always, but I confess that I am concerned lest potential leaders should not re ceive sufficient attention although I do not sug gest that special classes or special schools should be arranged for this comparatively small number."

He deplored the lowering of moral standards, the aftermath of war, the laziness and greed in industry, and the influence of bad films, radio programmes and literature The tendency to place all importance on outward appearance instead of on work and service, often persuaded children that life was soft and selfish

"More home discipline is needed If there was too much sternness in the past, many parents are too indulgent now More self-discipline in adults and Christian standards in home life would power fully reinforce the teach'ng of a Christian school

"Christian schools must redouble their efforts to teach and train a new generation, in spite of so much that is discouraging in our environment Instead of education for its commercial value, we must give education for better living and for better homes As a nation cannot rise above the level of its women, a school like M.L.C must influence girls to follow Christian standards of honour and unselfishness With its motto 'For God and for home,' M.L.C is striving to show that a Christian home is the most desirable vocation fdr every girl, and the only security for the nation's future."

Having shown that Victorian independent schools were educating over 40 per cent, of sec ondary school pupils, Dr Woo d added, "Middle-class homes are suffering most because salaries in those homes do not rise as quickly as either costs or profits in indurtry It is from middle-class homes that Church Schools draw their pupils It may be argued that the middle-class provides the best brains and the best citizens in the community, and many middle-c'ass parents deny themselves sacrificially to educate their chil dren in fee-charging schools When they are

paying higher taxes for State Schools and in creased fees for their own children, the position for middle-c'ass parents is becoming in tolerable It is on their behalf that the claim is made for tax rebates for school fees as an act of justice It is also suggested that gifts to inde pendent schools should be allowed deductions from income tax

"The attractive living allowances given by the Education Department have been a contributing factor in more than 80 per cent, of girls who desire to teach electing to teach for the Depart ment The Commonwealth scholarships, however, are helping somewhat to enable other girls to prepare for teaching in our schools through the University or through Mercer House to which the Assistant Mistresses' Association have kindly de voted a scholarship each year The future of the independent schools obviously depends upon the increase in the number of senior pupils choosing to beccme teachers in our schools."

He expressed the deep sorrow of the school caused by the death of Miss Joyce Bennett and Miss A. D. Blackham, who were killed in a motor accident last October

In forecasting the special effort for an Assembly Hall, he made it clear that the Chapel Fund had not been forgotten, and stressed the great financial need in view of the immense bujilding pro jects imperative for the School's future

After acknowledgemeiys, Dr. Woo d closed by saying:

"M.L.C expects a great deal from all girls at School and after Schoo' It confides in them to be loyal to the principles and practices of the Christian faith Those leaving School and enter ing a new world this year will have their visions of future success May their expectations be rea lised More than this, I trust that they will re member the words, 'I pray not so much to be successful, as to be kept loyal'."

—J.H

The Hon V I Grocery Stall Jean Webster, Hon., Vl.a

School Activities

Devotional Notes

This year in our Devotional periods each week, Dr Woo d has discussed Methodist hymns He has told us something of the lives of the writers of these hymns and then explained their mean ing to us, so that our knowledge ot our hymns has been greatly increased

The Easter hymns Dr Woo d has mentioned in clude "There is a Green Hill Far Away," " O Sacred Head Once Wounded " and "Ah , Holy Jesu." In the discussion of these, he has given us a clearer understanding of the death of Christ and the mean.ng of the Cross

Since Easter we have dealt with "Service." Service is doing good and helping others to do the same The best example we have of this is Christ's life on earth Another example is the story of the Good Samaritan Some people do no harm, but certainly do no good This is termed in Dr Fosdick's book as "negative use lessness," and is clearly shown in the story of Dives, the rich man who feasted while Lazarus, the poor, weak and hungry man sat at the gate Dives was not doing Lazarus harm, but neither was he serving him, as the Goo d Samaritan served one of his enemies, the wounded Jew

The number of girls #h o attend Devotional has been considerably increased this term, but we still wish to welcome more girls

—J.L A

Student Christian Movement Notes

In Term I a new system of meetings was sub stituted for the fortnightly lunch-hour study circles which had been used in previous years Most meetings took place after school and the longer study periods proved very successful In second term it was decided to revert to the lunch-hour meetings because of the inconvenience occasioned by late meetings in winter

On the Monday before Easter, the S.C.M held a tea which was followed by a service in the Barker's Road Methodist Church. Dr. Woo d preached the sermon A n end-of-term meeting was held in the form of an open forum, when Miss Knight led a discussion on questions which girls had asked during the term

In open periods Mr Riley spoke to Senior School about the work of the Church in Centra! Africa and Mr. %^eeks spoke about India.

Many girls attended the inter-school service at Wesley College at the beginning of the year Some also went to the folk dance held at MacRobertson Girls' High School

As a piece of practical work in Term I, the S.C.M. organised the making of scrap books for migrant children It was felt that this practical expression of our faith, however small, would help

us to realise that Christianity does not exist only in theory

The S.C.M would like to thank Miss Betty Jackson and all other members of staff who have given so freely of their time and thought.

—D.A . and A.G.

Social Service Notes

There was little normal Social Service activity during the first four weeks of Term I because every form was directing its efforts towards the Assembly Hall Fair But as soon as the Fair had taken place, the usual enthusiasm for Social Ser vice began to assert itself, and by the end of term some forms had organised efforts in which they raised money for their charities

The essential spirit of Social Service work is the desire to help those less fortunate than our selves It follpws that the worker gains most satisfaction from activities in which she has per sonal contact with those she is helping This year many girls volunteered to help the leaders of children's clubs at Collingwood and North Richmond Methodist Mission on Tuesdays and Wednesdays after School All girls who were able to go to these missions appreciated the value of their experience and gained a deeper insight into the lives and conditions of the children

The school wishes to thank Miss Dahle, Mrs Kelly and Miss Sutton for their help in Social Service work during the term

—D.A .

United Nations

With the realisation of the splendid work done by the United Nations Association towards the achievement of International Peace, there is an above-average membership in our School branch this year

Our fortnightly meetings have taken varied forms Early in first term Miss Kellaway outlined the Constitution and the general activities of the U.N and Mr Seymour showed us an "eve-open ing" film on Atomic Energy

On the 29th February, the Rev F Marsh, Ad viser to the Australian Delegates at the 1951 New York Conference, spoke on his experiences in the Assembly W e were fortunate in having Miss Betts, who has recent'y returned from a trip over seas, speak to us on her impressions of South Africa and its current problems At our final meeting in Term I, Louise Gault gave us a pic ture of the colourful life in modern India

The Association is very grateful to last year's Vice-President, Rosemary Groves, for a gift of valuable U.N. records. W e extend an invitation to all senior girls interested in wor'd affairs, to attend our meetings

-—C Stuart Tonvpkins*

PREFECTS, 1952

Lesley Cook, Margaret Macfarlane, Mary Meyer, Louise Gault, Margot Rumpf, Anne Williams, Kerry Pearce, Betty Scarlett, Deidre Fuller, Anne Grunden (Senior), Dorothy Alexander, Jennifer Harding

—C Stuart Tompkin

ASSOCIAT E PREFECTS, 1952

Lesley Told, Valerie Beckett, Margot Simmons, Andrea Hone, Lynette Holt

Laurel Bladon, Dorothy Steer, Kathleen Old, Sh'rley Shulman, Janet Green, Barbara RaTingman, e Hawkins, Muriel Walklate, Margaret Harris, Margaret Thomson, Pamela Greenall and Alison Benjamin (Seniors), Barbara Wilkinson, Judith Wilson, Rachel Lew

Library Notes

W e were very sorry to lose both Mrs Taylor and Miss Iversen at the end of Term I Mrs Taylor has been with us for many years, and has given freely of her time to help us in our appre ciation and love of literature Miss Iversen, dur ing the last two years, has been a very able and helpful assistant The committee thanks them both, and offers its warmest wishes for the future

During the first term there was a notable in crease in fiction and reference borrowing I should like to thank the whole committee for the fine way in which it coped with the lunch-time crowds and the many girls who borrowed after school.

A large number of new books was brought dur ing the term, including pictorial records of the Royal Family, biographies, fiction and reference books. W e also received a nusnber of presenta tions. "London," by Stenning, was presented by Margaret Gale, last year's school librarian, and "Th e Cambridge Histcry of English Literature" was given by the firm of Hemingway and Rob ertson. The Canadian Government Office and the United States Information Library sent us a number of useful pamphlets.

W e have not had many visitors to the Library this year, but during first term we were pleased to welcome Miss de la Chica and Mrs Villaneuva, from the Philippines, who spent a day with us Miss de la Chica is in charge of the School Lib rary service for the Philippines The ladies wat ched the lending library in progress, and met the members of committee concerned They were very impressed with the work done by the information officers

W e were also visited by the librarian from Toorak College, Frankston, who spent a day study ing the system used here.

All members of the Committee would like to congratulate Noela Parkes, who was a senior mem ber last year, on being awarded a scholarship to continue her training course at the Public Library

The committee extends a welcome to Mrs Coul son, our new librarian, who is an Old Collegian, who we hope will remain with us for many years to carry on the Walton Library traditions —M.R

Music Notes

"Th e sole end of all music should be nothing else than God's glory, and the refreshment of the spirit, whereof if one take not heed, there can be no true music, but only din and discord."

—J . S. Bach.

The Music School this year has started with its usual wealth of activities, and the year prom ises to be a busy, and, we hope, successful one.

W e are especially pleased to welcome to the Music School this year Mr Paul McDermott, Mus Dip., member of the University Conservatorium staff, who brings a wealth of overseas experience

gained in Britain, U.S.A and Europe, to violin and viola students and to the school orchestra W e also welcome Miss June McLean, Mus.Bac., on the Un-versity Conservatorium staff, who comes to us with expe'rience from Paris, to teach piano; Miss Marie Scott, Mus Dip., to teach violin; Miss Flora Mclndoe, Mus.Dip., to teach singing; Miss Bar bara Johnson, final year Mus.Dip., to guide our budd.ng cel.ists and to help in the orchestra; Miss Constance Mel.or, Mus.Dip., L.R.A.M., A.R.C.M., A.R.C.O., London, recently returned from over seas, who will teach organ; Mrs lima Kelson, Mus Dip., who will be busy with musical appre ciation and singing classes, also the Junior Mad rigal group and the Middle School choir W e are very grateful to two Old Collegians for help given during the first half of Term I—Miss Phyllis Todner, third year Mus.Bac., who took Mrs. Kelson's work during her illness; and Miss Valda Vaughan, third year Mus.Bac., who was Miss Flockart's assistant, this position now being held by Miss Constance Mellor.

Last year we bade farewell to Miss Wendy Tay lor and Miss Marie Mahon; also to Miss Alison Caley, Miss An n Rosenkrantz and Miss Nancy Creighton, all of whom left for England early this year; and Miss Shirley Robinson, who left to be married

The tests for the music scholarships were held on the 20th and 21st of February, and were ad judicated by Dr A E Floyd and Miss Lorna Stirling The standard of work in some sections was high and after great difficulty the judges announced the winners, who gave a recital on 4th April

Danks Scholarship for singing—Betty Scarlett. Senior Piano Scholarship—Denise Lear (Gift of the late A E Wright, Esq.)

Intermediate Piano—Janice Zimmermann (Ruth Flockart Scholarship No 1—Gift of Mrs Purvis, Mrs Bond and Miss Pizzey

Junior Piano Scholarship—Janice Hughes. (Gift of the Danks Trust.)

Lorna Stirling Violin Scholarship—Judith San dow.

Mrs E J Cato Orchestral Scholarship—Pamela Webster (Clarinet)

Mrs F G Kumm Orchestral Scholarship—Ber nice Hargrave (Flute)

Original Composition Scholarship—Pamela Webster

Dr Douglas Thomas Scholarship (Open) — Glenis Grainger (Intermediate Piano)

Open Scholarship—Elizabeth Duncan (Piano) (Gift of Mrs A E Alcock.) 11

The "Ruth Flockart" No 2 Open ScholaAi p —Katharine O'Neill (Violin)

W e congratulate all these girls on their per formances

The choir took part in a very important func tion on 27th February, which was the opening of the Methodist Conference Because our Principal was being installed as President, he wished the M.L.C Choir to support him Our great friend,

Dr Floyd assisted at the organ It was inspiring to be joining with a full church in singing Jackson's "T e Deum," and such hymns as Charles Wesley's "An d are we yet alive." The choir rendered Men delssohn's Motet as the anthem, and with the Sevenfold Amen gave a fitting ending to the ser vice

A senior musical appreciation class went to "Do n Giovanni" at the National Theatre, early this year, which was helpful to their work Also a party from the M.L.C went to a recital given on 16th April by Mr Mack Jost, a member of our music staff

Of several important events, perhaps the most important in our school life, is the annual Church Service, held at Auburn Methodist Church on 11th May It is to be broadcast over 3LO The choir and school are preparing for this

In second term the Senior House Music Con tests are to be a very important function They are to be held in the Malvern Town Hall on Tues day night, the 26th of August, in a'd of the New Assembly Hall Fund This is a new idea and we are most anxious that it should prove a success

W e would like to appeal for some more girls to learn musical instruments; you cannot realise what valuable experience and enjoyment you can obtain from orchestral work, unless you yourself have taken part

W e wish to thank Miss Flockart and all mem bers of the music staff for all that they have done this term.

L.G and L.A

Dramatic Notes

Acting is an expression of imagination In the Dramatic Society there is plenty of opportunity for this expression, and we all find a great deal of fun

Acting has become so popular in the School, that, as well as the Senior Dramatic Group, there is a Sub-intermediate Group under Miss Illing worth, a Fourth Form Group under Miss McLeod, and the girls from the threes and lower threes are particularly keen, so we are assured of fine actresses to come

Although most of us are not histrionically tal ented, we still enjoy the mimes and plays we at tempt each Wednesday afternoon By acting and speaking individually or in groups, we learn a great deal about stage craft in general under Miss Dwyer's instructive supervision W e all wish to thank her very much for her helpful criticism, and we look forward to another delightful term of dramatic work

-J.H

those responsible The scenes from "Hamlet" acted by Matriculation girls were very well pre sented indeed This year we were very grateful to Diploma A girls for producing extracts from "As Yo u Like It," and congratulated them on their enterprise and ability. Also we thank Diploma for typing the programmes.

The success of Shakespeare Day was due to all those who gave so much time and thought to its preparation

Scenes from "Hamlet":

Prologue, S Shulman; Hamlet, A Benjamin; Horatio, K Pearce; Polonius, M Walklate; Laertes, S Shulman; Claudius, L Told; Gertrude, P Greenall; Ophelia, G Geary; player Prologue, M Gibbs; Player King, M Rumpf; Player Queen, K Old; Villain, B Wilkinson; Marcellus, J Sin clair; Rosencrantz, P Donnelly; Guildenstern, D Alexander; Gentleman, P Phillipson

Scenes frcm "As You Like It":

Rosalind, K Burgess; Celia, J Edwards; Duke Frederick, M Simmons; Orlando, V Brewer; Jaques, H Wallish Scenes fr:m " A Midsummer Night's Dream":

Oberon, G Cunningham; Titania, M Taylor; Fairies, E McNaughton, H Dunn, S Oddie, M Kyd, A. Steele, M. Wilkins, W . Garrett, J. Lade; Puck, Pat Davies; Demetrius, A Kornan; LySan der, J Horley; Helena, J Brownrigg; Hermia, J. Livingstone; Theseus, D. Houghton; Hippolyta, J Davies; Philostrate, M Womersley; Bottom (Pyramus), H Dodgshun; Flute (Thisbe), J Wil kinson; Snout (Lion), B. Harrison; Snug (Wall), J Stahl; Starveling (Moonshine), J Christie; Quince, D Schu'tze

The Leaving girls presented several Elizabethan songs:

" O mistress mine, where are you roaming?" "Whe n that I was and a little tiny boy."

(From Twelfth Night)

"I n Praise of May" (Morley-Ireland) " I know a bank" "Y e spotted snakes."

(From A Midsummer Night's Dream)

—J H

Films in the School

During this term, films have been shown as part of class lessons, but in addition, two film even ings were held in Fitchett Hall

Shakespeare Day

In honour of the great poet, who wai born and died on the 23rd April, the Intermediate, Leav ing, Diploma A , and Matriculation girls pre sented scenes and musical items from some of Shakespeare's plays, the son<*s being a new addi tion to the programme, and we congratulate all

The first feature film in technicolour was the life of the musician George Frederick Handel "Th e Great Mr Handel" was a sincere and moving tribute to the work of this fine composer, and the closing scenes, portraying the spiritual ideas that formed the basis of "The Messiah" were well conceived

The second film was the Laurence Olivier pro duction, "Henry V. " It was particularly appre ciated by Senior English students, as it showed glimpses backstage in the Globe Theatre, as well as a vivid display of 15th century costume

—C . Stuart Tompkins.

ANN E GRUNDEN , Senior Prefect, 1952

Mendelssohn Studios

DEIDRE FULLER, Vice Senior Prefect, 1952

Stuart Tompkins

MAGAZIN E COMMITTE E

Elizabeth Croydon, Valda Heraud, Louise Gault, Lesley Andrew, Mary Meyer, Jennifer Harding, Margot Rumpf, Shirley Merry ees, Rachel Lew.

At the Nurses' Memorial Fair, and later in the term, films of general interest, including those on the Royal tours of Canada and South Africa, have also been shown.

—S.M.S

Senior Maths. Club

The Maths Club this term has met once a fort night, and with Miss Kellaway's help we have solved many very interesting puzzles and crypto grams So far the attendance has been small, but we are hoping to see more girls next term when Miss Kellaway will speak on the Egyptian calendar —J.R.W ,

Boarders' Notes

The holiday hush of the Boarding House was broken on Monday evening, 11th February, when 146 girls came rushing in to start the new year This year we welcomed 58 new girls and also several new mistresses: Miss Jeffrey, Miss King, Miss Hopper, Sister Gromann, and later Miss Frazer, who joined us late because of car trouble in Central Australia

O n the first Saturday afternoon great splash ings and shouts could be heard coming from the swimming pool as the new girls and old girls both tried to reach the end first. (In most cases the old girls were successful as they had had all the previous year to practise.)

Dr Woo d announced the Win g Captains, the following Monday morning. They were Jeanette Britten, Marjorie Hocking, Shirley Merrylees and Elaine Milnes

For a fortnight before 16th February such weird sounds as " A Wakatipoo" and " O Miccyaro" could be heard every night after tea From one room we could hear the sounds of a play, from another a dance and from another those all too familiar sounds of the shower room Whe n the evening of the Old Girls' Concert came, there was, at least, a varied programme ready, which ended with the immortal Hansel and Gretel

The Method'st Conference meant much to us this year as Dr Woo d was installed as Presi dent Several boarders besides those in the choir attended the opening; a number were present at the Home Missions Meeting, and all the girls from Intermediate upwards formed the choir, under Monica Wood' s able direction, for the Overseas Missions Meeting

During the year, by selling newspaoers and by other means the Boarders keep adding to the Assembly Hall Fund For the Fair, however, we made a special effort by having a stall This con sisted of all the goods that could be expected to come from the country—fruit, eggs, pullets and sheep (dead, of course) Besides these things we had cakes, sweets and a few fancy goods, all of which proved to be a great success, as is readily seen from the total sum we received—£138

After Easter the new girls started practising for their concert With a committee of six to lead them they preoared an original and enjoyable pro gramme, which included two very good recitations

The system of Houses within "House" was car ried on from last year O n 4th April, before tea, the House captains were chosen and the House started their activities During the week there are tennis competitions, and on the Saturday nights each House takes turns in organising dancing in the gym W e hope that later on there will be opportunity to have other activities

The House team was rather unfortunate in the Lower Middle School Sports in dropping the flag three times, but the Seniors made up for that The Senior House v School began with what seemed to be a sure win for School, but gradually the Boarders picked up, till they were almost equal with School But in the last lap it was hard to tell who was ahead, and when the resuilt—a dead heat—was announced, the cheers became deafen ing That evening the team had the silver cup in the centre of the table

A party of Boarders regularly attends the Celebrity Concerts, and also they have had the opportunity of attending several other concerts and p'ays presented outside the School

The Boarding House has this term been troubled with a mumps epidemic. The hospital has had to be used for the first time for a number of years and about twelve girls have had the chance of using it.

As the term draws to a close we would like to thank Miss Ball and members of the resident staff for all the help they have given us in mak ing this term a success —L.G

Sports Day

Despite gloomy skies, all competitors appeared at two o'clock, complete with snowy windsheeters and knife-edge pleats, eagerly confident of a fine and exciting afternoon

They were certainly not disappointed. There was quite a good attendance of visitors, well wrapped up, and the terraces were one grey mass of screaming humanity with splashes of red, and a fringe of grey legs on the wall

Because of the soft track, no records were broken this year, except in the senior obstacle relay, which was won by Berry

As usual, the whole afternoon ran smoothly, without confusion or delay, and we congratulate Miss Perkins and sports staff as well as the House and Sports captains for the splendid march ing and appearance of the competitors W e are very grateful to Mrs A Gawler for judging the march past, and to Mrs A H Woo d for pre senting the'trophies W e also thank Mr Barry Hann, who has kindly made the photos, he took on sports day available to the girls

Fitchett deserves a mighty slap on the back for its well-earned victory, and we congratulate Cato for winning the Proficiency Cup. The school was very pleased to welcome so many teams from the other schools, and there was great excite ment during the inter-school events. Then came the House v. School Relay! Suddenly large patches of red appeared on the terraces, and hoarse

shrieks urged the runners The result was a draw!

T o all the teachers and girls who helped to make this day such a success, we "croa^" our hearty thanks, as we pack away our ribbons, wish ing that sports day was not over for another year Results of the Athletic Sports:—

Event 1—Senior Inter-House Flag Relay (" B teams), 75 yds.: 1 Fitchett, 2 Berry, 3 Krome Time, 1 min 25 sees

Event 2.—Flat Race (Open) , 100 yards.: 1 J Edwards (B), 2 J Salmond (F) , 3 R Dufty (C) , Time 11.5 sees

Event g—Flat Race (under 16), 100 yds.: 1 F Phillips (F) , 2 J Denny (K) , 3 J Hoskin (F) Time, 12 sees

Event 5—Flat Race (under 14), 75 yds.: 1 A Brown (K) , 2 N Kublen (C) , 3 E Jackson (K) Time, 9.8 sees

Event 6.—Middle Inter-House Flag Relay ("B " teams), 75 yds.: 1 Berry, 2 Cato, 3 Fitchett Time, 1 min 27 z sees

Event 7—Baseball Throwing (Open) : 1 J Cole man (C) , 2 M McLean (B), M Dalton (K) Distance, 72 yds 2 ft 4 ins

Event 8—Middle Square Overhead Ball: 1 Berry, 2 Fitchett, 3 Cato Time, 1 min 21 sees

Event 9—Flat Race (Open) : 75 yds.: 1 J Salmond (F) , 2 J Edwards (B), 3 P Brown (F) Time, 9.5 sees

Event 10—Flat Race (under 16), 75 yds.: 1 F Phillips (F) , 2 J Hoskin (F) , 3 B Slade (B) Time, 9.8 sees

Event 11—Senior Circle Exchange Ball: 1 Cato, 2 Krome, 3 Berry Time, '1 min 4 sec

Event 12—Middle Ball and Hoo p Relay: 1 Cato, 2 Krome, 3 Berry. Time, 1 min. 21 sec.

Event 13—Senior Inter-Houfe Flag Relay ("A " teams), 75 yds.: 1 Krome, 2 Fitchett, 3 Cato. Time, 1 min. 21.8 sees.

Event 14—Middle Inter-House Flag Relay ("A " teams), 75 yds.: 1 Berry, 2 Fitchett, 3 Krom». Time, 1 min 24.8 sees

Event 15—Senior Over and Under Running Pass Ball: 1 Fitchett, 2 Cato, 3 Krome. Time, 2 min 21.5 sees

Event 16—-Middle Cross Ball: 1 Fitchett, 2 Krome, 3 Cato Time, 1 min 50 sees

Event 17—Inter-House Diamond Throwing (Open) : 1 Cato, 2 Berry, 3 Krome, Time, 1 min 0.5 sec

Event 18—Middle Exchange and Pass Ball: 1 Fitchett, 2 Cato, 3 Berry. Time, 40.5 sees.

Event 19—Senior Overhead and Zig-Zag Bounc ing: 1 Berry, 2 Fitchett, 3 Cato Time, 2 min 30.5 sees.

Event 20—Little Visitors' Race: 1 (Equal) D Rob inson, R Kerr, 3 June Silletto Event 21—Middle Tunnel and Captain Ball: 1 Fitchett, 2 Krome, 3 Berry Time, 2 min 48.5 sees

Event 22—Senior Spoke-Wheel Shooting Relay: 1 Fitchett, 2 Berry, 3 Krome Time, 4 min 14.5 sees.

Event 23—Middle Catch-the-Train Relay: 1 Krome, 2 Cato Time, 5 min 31 sees Event 24—Senior Obstacle Relay: 1 Berry, 2 Fit chett, 3 Krome Time, 1 min '15 sees, (record) Event 25—March Past of Competitors: 1 Cato, 2 Berry, 3 Fitchett Event 26—Senior Inter-School Flag Relay, 75 yds.: 1 Korowa, 2 M.C.E.G.G.S., 3 M.L.C Hawthorn Event 27—Junior Inter-School Flag Relay, 75 yds.: 1 M.C.E.G.G.S., 2 Korowa, 3 M.L.C Hawthorn Time, 1 min 20.4 sees Event 28—Inter-School Diamond Throwing: 1 M.C.E.G.G.S., 2 M.L.C Hawthorn, 3 Tintern Time, 59.1 sees Event 29—Inter-School Cross Ball: 1 Strathcona, 2 M.L.C Hawthorn, 3 M.L.C Elsternwick Time, 1 min. 1 sec. Event 30—House v School: Equal Time, 1 min 20.3 sees —J.H

M.L.C. Parents' Association Neu/s

The first General Meeting of the Association for the year was held on the 28th March, in Fit chett Hall, and we were very pleased to see ap proximately 200 parents present and hear a stir ring address by Dr A H Wood , Principal of the School and President of the Methodist Conference of Victoria and Tasmania

It being the annual meeting, the election of the new President and Committee was conducted W e congratulate Mr. Clive H. Lord on being elected as President for the ensuing year and look for ward to a very successful year under his able leadership.

It is with regret that this year sees the retire ment of Mr F L B Webb from the committee

Mr Webb was the first Secretary of the Associa tion when it was inaugurated in 1945 Later he filled the Office of President with distinction and was instrumental in establishing the Empire Bur sary Scheme to assist daughters of deceased British Servicemen In recognition of his splendid ser vices to the Association over such an extended period the Committee have conferred on him Life Memberfhip of the Association

Life Membership Certificates have also been awarded to Mrs F W Stahl, Mrs F Rush and Mrs W G Bamford for their work in connection with the Empire Bursary Scheme.

For a number of years the Association has spon sored Speech Scholarships at M.L.C., and at our

first Committee Meeting this year we are pleased to report that a further 25 guineas has been set aside to ensure a continuance of these Scholar ships

W e would like to remind parents of the oppor tunity provided at the General Meetings for them to meet members of staff and discuss any prob lems concerning their children This arrangement has been most popular and is instrumental in fos tering a better understanding between staff, par ents and children

The committee would like, to take the oppor tunity of expressing thanks to all who assisted the Parents' Association effort in connection with the recent Fair The Association was responsible for supplying refreshments, the plant stall, and also the amusements The staffing and provision ing of these entailed a tremendous amount of time and energy by members of the Committee However, the ready willingness of all who assisted made these tasks much easier and we are proud of the results achieved by the co-operation of all concerned Whilst on the subject of the Fair, con gratulations to the Honorary Organiser, Mrs L S Chambers for the remarkable success of the Fair, which resulted in a cheque for £8,200 being handed over to the Assembly Hall Appeal

In order to say "thank-you" to all the fathers who assisted the Parents' Association efforts at the Fair, a smoke social was held in the gymnasium on the 29th April and despite a very cold night a large number of the fathers turned out Eddie Balmer, of 3KZ, one of the fathers, acted as com pere, and in his own inimitable style kept the gathering in good spirits W e were also very for tunate in having Peter Leonard as entertainer, and his efforts were very much aporeciated by all Altogether, a very happy atmosphere pervaded the gym., and with supper to conclude, the fathers went home feeling it had been well worth while

The committee has arranged a social evening and dance to be held in the Malvern Town Hall (Supper Room) on Wednesday, 2nd July This is an opportunity for members to get together in a more friendly atmosphere, and we hope ail members will keep that night free and join in and make this a really successful function Tickets are 4/ 6 each and will be available at the next parents' meeting on the 13th June

W e are anxious that our membership this year should be a record Already a large number of parents have enrolled, and if you have not yet done so would you kindly forward your subscrip tion (2/ per parent) withou,t delay, to the Hon Treasurer, Mr C Stuart Tompkins, at 17 Ach eron Avenue, Camberwell, or through the Book Room at the school

The new committee is already considering inno vat'ons for this year, including supper at the con clusion of the general meeting, and more about these will be notified to parents in the near future In the meantime, please take special note of the following dates and endeavour to keep these nights free:

Friday, 13th June, 1952.—Second Term Meeting

T o be addressed by Miss M. Betts, M.A., who will give her impressions of a recent trip to South Africa and the Continent of Europe Wednesday, 2nd July, 1952.—Social and Dance in Malvern Town Hall (Supper Room) Friday, 26th September, 1952.—Third Term Meet ing Speaker to be arranged

The term meetings are held in Fitchett Hall at 8 p.m and we extend to all parents a cordial in vitation to be present with us at these meetings Members of staff are in attendance at 7.30 p.m for interviews and discussion concerning your child's problems, and again at the conclusion of the meeting when, as previously mentioned, it is proposed to serve a cup of tea and biscuits

TH E OPENIN G O F TH E NURSES ' MEMORIA L FAIR , FRIDAY , 14th MARCH , 195 2 —C Stuart Tompkins

Fair Contributions

The M.L.C Nurses' Memorial Fair

All the months of preparation for the "Fair rf Fairs" reached their climax during the week pre ceding 14th and 15 th March Mrs Chambers, the organiser, worked the hardest of all, and she was ably assisted by many parents, and members of staff

For the whole of third term yast year, the girls brought contributions to stock the various stalls, and by the time of the Fair, the store-rooms, and the Appeals Office were almost over-flowing with cakes of soap, combs, and many other things suit able for sale, including numerous "white ele phants."

There were many stalls, each group of forms having the responsibility of one stall The Mat riculation girls had the grocery stall, Leaving girls had the fancy goods, and Diploma were in charge of the baby wear Besides these, there were the "white elephants," the children's wear, the Board ers' stall, the latter distinguished by its brilliant red decorations Junior School also had a large stall These stalls were all well stocked, yet all were so'd out by the end of the second day

As well as the stalls, there were many side-shows, among these were the merry-go-round, which did a roaring trade all the time, as did also the chil dren's theatre, which presented plays suitable for children The Old Collegians were responsible for these, and proved very popular The Music Hail was packed for all performances In the even ings there was the Science Exhibition, held in the New Science Block, where there were fortune telling medieval surgery, and many other weird and wonderful exhibitions, of the skill and daring of our science students In the evenings, square dancing was held in the Junior School—this also proved to be very popular Other side-shows, the pony-rides, Aunt Sallies, miniature golf, and the post office, were all well patronised In the gym there was a display of mechanical devices, the outstanding one of which was a model 'plane, all lit up, so that it was possible to see the passengers, hostess and pilots inside

In the pool, on Saturday afternoon, there was a demonstration of spear-fishing, which proved a great attraction Also in the afternoons were held mannequin parades, the models being pupils of the school

The lighting was very effective, with colour-red fairy lights and spotlights placed at strategic posi tions around the school grounds

The broadcasting system was a great aid to the smooth-running of the Fair. Appeals for lost friends and parents were the most frequent mes sages put over the "mike," and were usually suc cessful.

The School owes all the success of the Fair to the indefatigable work of the organiser, Mrs

Chambers, and to the many parents and friends of the School, and the raising of the grand total —£8,200—was due to the full co-operation of all concerned

—S.M .

Our Fair

W e all spent six months in preparing Preparing ourselves for the Fair, And at last when the great days came, W e could hardly believe they were there

Assembly was first in the morning, Then the people began to arrive, Some came by the tram, or were walking, An d others prefering to drive

On Friday we spent our time buying The things that were too good to miss, Our savings were fast disappearing At "that" stall and then back to "this."

The morrow we spent our time helping Our mothers on various stalls, When hark! 'tis the Scotch band approaching, Pipes echoing back from the walls

W e saw many good things on both days, T o do, and to ride, and to eat. And we spent such a long time "a-doing" It's strange that we hadn't sore feet.

The Fair is all over and done with, The money all counted and banked In speeches made with a flourish

The helpers were all praised and thanked

Hurrah! for the bright autumn weather, Three cheers for results far from small Let's all cheer loudly together, For the Niirses' Memorial Hall.

—Brenda Coates, Lower V.b., Fitchett

The Science Show at the Fair

Comes the evening girls don their lab. coats, hurriedly, and yet more carefully than usual, be cause they are freshly laundered, and entered the labs. Remembering something at the last minute, they go to flurry the already flurried supervisors who, in their turn attempt to track down "the man about the place."

A whole week had been spent in preparation, but very little seemed to have been done. Once again, many things were left till the last day. At the last minute something which stubbornly re fuses to work must be hidden under the benches

But everything is well-organised and each room receives final instructions Now the only factor

missing is the crowd When someone arrives we all look intelligently (some attempting the im possible) and some even try to look industrious

As the evening wears on the strain wears off, and we actually begin to enjoy ourselves During ihe evening we meet old friends, and at "Doors Shut" each girl has a different story to tell Dur ing the evening two ladies were heard to remark that we should not have such dangerous apparatus as they saw a perfectly harmless stream of water with a deceivin3 appearance nearby; while they were talking, it was noticed that they were edging nearer and nearer to another piece of apparatus, which, if touched, could mean instant death, and which carried a notice to that effect

But I think that the £100 raised by the Science School on those two evenings is a tribute to the staff and girls who put so much thought and pre paration into this show so that it might be a worthy part o f Mrs Chambers' organisation

—"Participant," Hon., Vl.b

Chemistry For Junior Forms

The Alchemists lived in the good days of yore An d they were the chemists in 1404; In dusty old work-rooms all covered in dirt, They poured out their potions for those who were hurt

They tried very hard through the years to acquire With mercury, sulphur, with salt and with fire, The Elixir of Life, which would keep them alive, And make them look twenty at seventy-five

They also tried hard (or at least, I am told) T o turn the base metals, like lead, into gold. They never succeeded, however they tried Till hope slowly vanished and soon the craze died

And so if you came to the M.L.C Fair, Yo u had the great honour of seeing them there They came back to life in the science displays, T o boost our appeal on those red-letter days —Judith Wilkinson, V.a, Fitchett, 14 years

Mrs t. S Chambers giving the Principal the cheque for £8,200 from the Nurses' Memorial Hall Appeal

Public Examination Results, 1951

Matriculation—

Matriculated (excluding Repeated) 50 Honours (12 firsts, 74 seconds) 86

Passes 196

University Exhibitions (2 Special, '1 Gen eral) 3

Secondary Studentships (Education Dept.) 14

Commonwealth Scholarships 28 Queen's College Exhibitions 11

Leaving Certificate— Passes 97 Partial Passes (four or more subjects) . . 33

Intermediate Certificate— Passes 157 Partial Passes (two or more subjects) . . 35

SCHOLARSHIP S AN D EXHIBITION S

General Exhibition— Tamara Weyman Special Exhibitions— Rosemary Groves (English Expression): Tamara Weyman (English Literature).

Commonwealth Scholarships—

Margaret Adeney, Barbara Atkins, Dorothy Can nington, Helen Cornish, Deidre Fuller, Wendy Gardner, Elaine Gibbs, Shirley Gibbs, Helen Griffiths, Maureen Grimshaw, Rosemary Groves, Rae Hawkins, Jill Hilton, Myrna Homes, Gwenda Jacobs, Renee Jarvis, Mar garet Lethlean, Pamela Levy, Judith Lugton, Beverley Ma'colm, Kerry Pearce, Suzanne Peverill, Cynthia Shillinglaw, Patricia Tasker, Ruth Trewin, Beverley Webster, Tamara Wey man, Monica Wood

Secondary Studentships—

Margaret Adeney, Judith Armitage, Iris Arnold, Lesley Barnes, Barbara Crisp, Margaret Gale, Wendy Gardner, Shirley Gibbs, Barbara Heape, Janet Huntington, Judith Lugton, Julienne Rogers, Beverley Webster, Barbara Williams

Queen's College Exhibitions—

Margaret Adeney, Dorothy Cannington, Margaret Gale, Elaine Gibbs, Shirley Gibbs, Jill Hilton, Renee Jarvis, Margaret Lethlean, Beverley1 Mal colm, Tamara Weyman, Monica Wood

Matriculation Examination Honours

Biology—

First Class: Patricia Tasker.

Second Class: Elaine Gibbs, Rosemary Groves, Margaret Nash, Elizabeth Tyler. British History—

Second Class: Jill Hilton Chemistry—

Second Class: Margaret Nash English Expression—

First Class: Joan Graham, Rosemary Groves

Second Class: Margaret Annand, Iris Arnold Dorothy Cannington, Elaine Cavanagh Wendy Gardner, Maureen Grimshaw, Renee Jarvis, Beverley Jones, Kerry Pearce, Suzanne Peverill, Noelle Russell, Elizabeth Tyler, Tamara Weyman, Margaret Wilkinson, Monica Wood .

English Literature—

First Class: Tamara Weyman

Second Class: Margaret Adeney, Iris Arnold, Barbara Atkins, Wendy Gardner, Elaine Gibbs, Rosemary Groves, Jill Hilton, Judith Lugton, Beverley Malcolm, Margaret Nash, Kerry Pearce, Suzanne Peverill, Noelle Russell, Barbara Williams, Monica Wood French—

First Class: Tamara Weyman

Second Class; Margaret Adeney, Barbara Crisp, Elaine Gibbs, Shirley Gibbs, Janet Hunting ton, Suzanne Peverill, Noelle Russell, Bev erley Webster, Monica Wood Geography—

Second Cass: Dorothy Cannington, Helen John, Ainslie Rowe.

German—

Second Class: Jennifer East, Deidre Fuller Greek and Roman History—

Second Class: Wendy Browne, Margaret Gale, Judith Lugton Latin—

First C'ass: Elaine Gibbs

Second Class: Margaret Adeney, Margaret Fryer Calculus and Applied Mathematics—

First Class: Margaret Lethlean General Mathematics—

First Class: Margaret Nash.

Second Class: Maureen Grimshaw Pure Mathematics—

First Class: Barbara Crisp. ' ,

Second Class: Shirley Gibbs, Margaret Lethlean Modern History—

First Class: Tamara Weyman

Second Class: Lesley Barnes, Elaine Cavanagh, Maryaret Gale, Shirley Gibbs, Jill Hilton, Beverley Malcolm, Monica Wood Economics—

First Class: Beverley Malcolm.

Second Class: Barbara Atkins, Wendy Browne, Dorothy Cannington, Helen Cornish, Mar garet Fryer. Physics —

S;cond Class: Margaret Lethlean. Music (Practical) —

Second Class: Nancy McNeill, Suzanne Peverill, Elizabeth Scarlett Music (Theoretical) —

First Class: Iris Arnold

JUNIO R GOVERNMEN T SCHOLARSHIP S

The following nine girls were awarded Junior Government Scholarships in the examinations held in November, 1951: Robin Campbell, Joan Cother, Margaret Hadley, Margaret Hirons, Loloma Linggood, Eril McNaughton, Helen Purves, Margaret Scott, Judith Wilkinson

BURSARIES (EDUCATIO N DEPT.)

Matriculation Bursaries were awarded to Laurel Bladon, Jennifer Harding, Valda Heraud, Beth Homes, Jean Leggo, Beverley Sharman, Beth Stew art, Lesley Told

Leaving Bursaries were awarded to Cossor Davis, Barbara Wenborn, Jeanne Wilson

PASSES:

Adeney, Margaret Annand, Margaret Armitage, Judith Arnold, Iris Atkins, Barbara Barnes, Lesley Barrow, Janet Bladon, Laurel Brewster, Janet Browne, Wendy Cannington, Dorothy Cavanagh, Elaine Cook, Catherine Cornish, Helen Crisp, Barbara Dusting, Bettine East, Jennifer Ellis, Nancy Evans, Marilyn Fryer, Margaret Fuller, Deidre Fullwood, Elizabeth Gale, Margaret Gardner, Wendy Gibbs, Elaine Gibbs, Shirley Gillespie, Bae . . Goldsworthy, Elizabetl Graham, Joan Gray, Anne Green, Ann Griffiths, Helen Grimshaw, Maureen Groves, Rosemary Grunden, Anne Hancock, Betty Hanton, Shirley Hawkins, Rae Heape, Barbara Helmer, Elaine Hilton, Jill Homes, Myrna Hone, Andrea Huntington, Janet Jacobs, Gwenda Jarvis, Renee John, Helen Jones, Beverley Leggo, Jean Lethlean, Margaret Levy, Pamela Lugton, Judith McCord, Margaret McDonnell, Wendy McKay, Heather

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Elbaum, Shirley P P P p p P Elder, Dawn P p P p P Fisher, Betty P P p P P Eraser, Joan P P P p P Gault, Louise P P P P P P p P Gibbs, Jennifer P P p p P Gladigau, Nola P P p P P Gough, Barbara P P p p P P Greenall, Pamela P P p P p P Greenwood, Beris P P P p P P Hann, Mary P P P P P Harding, Jennifer P P P P p Harris, Margaret P p P P P Heraud, Valda P P P P P P Hocking, Marjory P p p P P Hogg, Valerie P P P P P Homes, Beth P P P P P P Houghton, Shirley P P P P P p Hughes, Helen P P p Hunt, Dorothy P p p P P Jerrett, Edna P P P P P John, Helen P P P p P P Kefford> Rae P P P P P Kelso, Joan P P p P Kitchen, Ruth P P P i> Knight, Vivian P p P P P Lechte, Rae P P P P Lew, Rachel P P P P p P McCarthy, Frances P P P p P P McCutcheon, Rosemary P P p P P McDonnell, Wend y P P P "

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Burns, Yvonne P Butlin, Fay P Caldwell, Joan P Carew, Ann P Cartwright, Sonia P Chadwick, Ann P Chesterfield, Judith P Clark, Elaine P Clark, Esme . . . . P

Cocks, Jennifer P Cooper, Shirley P Corbett, Joan P Corlass, Peggy P Cornish, Joan P Crook, Judith P Crosthwaite, Barbara P Croydon, Elizabeth P Curnow, Jocelyn P Davis, Cossor . . . . P Derrick, Elizabeth P Dewar, Bertha P Dickins, Evi P

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SHIRLEY GIBBS, —Peter Fox Dux of the College, 1951 TAMAR A WEYMAN , Exhibition—English Literature General Exhibition (Matriculation, 1951)

—Martin Ross ROSEMARY GROVES, Exhibition, English Expression (Matriculation, 1951)

Old Collegians' Examination Results, 1951

The School congratulates Old Collegians upon June Dawkins (Music): Honours Orchestration their University results; these include the following:—

Joan Addinsall (Arts): Passed French II, Eng. B , Mod. H.st.

Marjorie Atkinson (Music): Honours Counter point I, Passed Gen. Mus. Know., Harmony II, Sight Readg I

Beverley Ball (Commerce): Honours Econ. Hist. I, Stat. Method, Passed Accountancy lib.

Nancy Batt (Arts): Passed Eng. B., Psychol. I.

Louise Baxter (Arts) : Honours Eng Lang, and Lit. I, Brit. Hist., Passed French la.

Gwenda Beed (Arts): Hons Psych III

Dorothy Bell (Dentistry) : Passed Oral Surgery, Dent, and Oral Pathol., Cons. Dent. Surgery II, Dent. Prosth. IV, Exodontia and Anaes., Clinical Orthodontia, Dentl. Prothesis III.

Margaret Bell (Science): Passed Chem. Ia, Gen. Maths., Phys I

Pame'a Bowles (Science): Passed Botany I, Chem Ia, Physics I, Zoology I

Joan Boyle (Music): Honours Hist. Lit. and Aesth. I, Sight Rdg. II, Ear Trng., Passed Chief and Sec. Prac. Study, Form and Analysis, Har mony III, Counterpoint II.

Ailsa Brownlee (Arts): Passed French I, Mod. English, Brit History

Norma Buckman (BEd.): Passed Hist, and Princ. of Educn., Organisation of Educn., Educn Psychol., Methods of Teaching, Compara tive Educn.

Gwendy Chitty (Medicine): Passed Mat. Med.

Barbara Clarke (Science): Honours Microbiol., Passed Biochem. Ill, Graduated B.Sc.

Marjory Coates (Law): Honours Econs. A, Passed Brit. Hist., Intro, to Legal Method, Polit. Sic. A.

Ann Cockburn (Commerce): Passed Econ. Hist. I, Econs. B, Stat. Method, Econ. Geog. II.

Dione Cohen (Architecture): Passed Design II, Trades Instruction II, Measured Drwg., Theory of Arch II Hist, of Arch II, B'dg Construction II, Surveying, Physics.

Unity Cole (Arts): Honours French I, Russian I, Philosophy I, Psychol. I.

Verna Cook (Commerce): Honours Econs. B, Passed Accntcy. Ia, Econ. Geog. I.

Marilyn Croydon (Arts) : Honours Eng Lit II, Gen. Hist. I, Passed Philosophy I Graduated B.A

Jocelyne Cullen (Art;): Passed Pol. Phil.

Lesley Curnow (Arts): Passed Eng A, Philo sophy I.

I, Form and Anal II, Hist Lit and Aesth of Music II, Sight Rdg Ill, Chief and Sec Pract Study III, Passed Mod Lang III

Lorna Dick (Commerce): Passed Accntcy I, Com. Law I.

Lillian Drummond (Music): Passed Methods of Teaching I

Lillian Duncan (Science): Passed Pure Maths. I, Zoology I.

Lorraine Evans (Arts): Honours Brit Hist., Passed French Ia, Eng. Lang, and Lit. I, Philo sophy I.

Betty Evans (B.Ed.): Honours Hist, of Princ. of Educn., Methods of Teaching, Pract Teaching, Comparative Educn., Passed Organisation of Educn, Educn. Psychology.

Rosemary Falconer (Music): Hons. Orchestra tion II, Hist. Lit. and Aesth. Ill, Passed Sight Rdg Ill, Harmony V, Counterpoint, Canon and Fulgue

Shirley Gawith (Arts): Honours French I, Ger man I, Passed Brit. Hist.

Shirley Gilliam (Arts): Passed American His tory.

Va .•erie Gillies (Music): Honours Orchestrat on I, Form and Anal. II, Hist. Lit. and Aesth. II.

Passed Ear Trng., Chief and Sec. Prac. Study II.

Rhoda Grice (Dip. of Soc. Studies): Passed Social Work II

Beryl Hartman (Science): Passed Botany I, Chem. Ia, Physics I, Zoology I.

Janette Hassall (Arts): Passed French II, Eng B., Pol. Sci. B, Pol. Phil.

Ervyn Hayes (Arts): Honours Brit Hist., An cient Hist., Passed Eng. A.

Merele Hayes (Arts): Passed Eng. B., Philo sophy I, Zoo'ogy I.

Dorothy Haynes (Music): Honours Form and Anal., Hist. Lit. and Aesth. II, Counterpoint and Fugue, Chief and Sec. Prac. Study III, Passed Orchestration I, Sight Rdg. III.

Helen Heath (Commerce): Passed Econ. Geog. I, Econs. A.

Pamela Hendy (Arts): Passed French Ia, Ene A, Brit. Hist., Philos. I.

Jill Hickling (Journalism): Passed Eng. B.

Delia Hilton (Arts): Passed Pol. Phil.

Marjorie Hodge (Arts): Honours Psych I Passed French I, Brit Hist., Pure Maths I

Gwen Hotton (Ag. Science): Passed Livestock Diseases, Agric I, Agric Entomology, Wool Class ing, Field Botany, Ag. Surveying.

Stephanie Howell (Commerce) : Passed Accntcy. I, Com. Law I, Econ. Geog. I, Econs. A.

Shirley Inglis (Arts) : Honours Eng Lang, and Lit I, Passed Brit Hist

Bronwyn James (Commerce): Honours Econ., Geog I, Passed Accntcy I, Econs A

Lynette Judkins (Commerce): Passed Econs. A, Psychol. I.

Margaret Kendrick (B.Ed.): Honours Hist, of Princ. of Educn., Methods of Teaching. Pract. Teaching, Comparative Educn., Passed Organisa tion of Educn.

Alison Lemmon (Arts): Passed Eng. C., Aust. Hist., Zoology I

Susie Lipton (Arts) : Honours Eng Lang, and Lit. I, Brit. Hist., Passed German Rdg., Philo sophy I.

Laurel Lockwood (Music)

Sh'rley Long (Arts): Passed French I, Brit Hist., Philos. I.

Beverley Lord (Arts and Soc Studies): Hon Soc. Work II, Soc. Hist., Passed Psychol.

Margaret McCutcheon (Arts and Soc. Studies) : Passed Social Biol

Elizabeth McMeekin (Arts).

Marjorie Robinson (Arts and Soc. Studies): Passed Ethics.

Leonore Marsh (B.Ed.): Honours Exper. Educn.

Violet Maxwell (Medicine): Passed Mat. Med.

Shirley Michael (Architecture) : Hon Theory of Arch. II, Passed Design II, Trades Instruc. II, Measured Drwg., Surveying, Physics.

Yvonne Mullins (Science): Passed Chem. la.

Marilyn Murdoch (Arts): Passed Aust Hist Philos. I.

Anita Nielson (Arts).: Passed French la, Hist of Phil.

Rosemary Orr (Arts): Passed Eng. C., Aust Hist., Hist, of Phil Graduated B.A

Margaret Pinkerton (Science): Passed Botany I, Chem. la, Physics I, Zoology I.

Ruth Price (Music): Honours Orchestration I, Form and Anal II, Hist Lit and Aesth II, Sight Rdg III Accompanying I, Inst Ensemble I, Chief Prac Study A

Marilyn Riley (Science) : Honours Physics III, Passed Theoret. Physics. Graduated B.Sc.

Roma Saunders (Music): Honours Hist. Lit. and Aesth of Music III, Passed Orchestration II, Harmony V, Counterpoint, Canon and Fugue.

Glen Saleeba (Arts) : Passed Eng. C, Aust. Hist , Pol. Phil. Graduated B.A.

Ailsa Sefton (Arts): Passed Russian I.

Helene Shaw (Law).

Margaret Sheer (Science): Passed Physics I, Chem II, Element Microbiology

Ann Springer (Arts).

Gwen Stahl (Commerce).

Joan Steminger (Arts): Passed Ethics.

Joy Storie (Arts): Passed French la, Eng A, Philos. I.

Wendy Straw (Ag Science): Honours Ag I, Passed Agric. II, Agric. Chem., Agric. Botany I, Physiol and Biochem., Agric. Entomology, Live stock Diseases, Ag Zoology, Ag Entomology, Wool Classing, Field Botany, Ag. Surveying.

Winifred Teo (Arts and Soc. Studies) : Passed Social Work II.

Phyllis Todner (Music): Honours Orchestration I, Form and Anal. II, Hist. Lit. and Aesth. II, Harmony IV, Chief and Sec. Prac. Study III, Sight Reading III, Passed Counterpoint and Fugue,

Judith Tredinnick (Dentistry): Passed Oral Surgery. Dent. Oral Pathology, Conserv. Dent. Surg. II, Dental Prorheses IV, Exodontia and Anaes., Clinical Orthodontia.

Valda Vau<rhan (Music) : Honours Orchestra tion I, Form and Anal II, Hist Lit and Aesth II, Harmony IV, Chief and Sec Prac Study III, Counterpoint and Fugue, Passed Sight Reading III,

Dawn Vickery (Music): Honours Hist. Lit. and Aesth. of Music I, Harmony III, Counterpoint II, Ear Training, Chief and Sec. Prac. Study II, Form and Anal. I, Sight Rdg. II.

Clare Walker (Science): Passed Physics II.

Marjorie Wall (Science) : Passed Physics II.

Toan Walter (Law): Parsed Brit Hist., Intro, to Legal Method, Mod English, Polit Sci A

Ann Warin (Arts) : Passed Eng. Lang, and Lit. I, French la, Brit Hist., Philos I

Joan WilPs (Arfs): Honours French II, French Lang, and Lit, I, Passed Pure Maths II

Joan Withers" (Arts): Passed French II, Ger man III

Elizabeth Wood (Arts): Passed Fine Arts B, Aust Hist., Psychol I

Jocelyn Wortley (Science): Honours Phys. II, Passed Appld. Maths., Pure Maths. II.

Enid Yen (Arts): Passed English B, Mod. History, Philos. I.

Mary Zalcman (Medicine): Passed Physics, Chem Ib, Biol

Shahna Zettl (Arts): Passed French II, Mod. History.

The following girls have now begun University courses:—

Margaret Adeney, Iris Arnold, Barbara Atkins, Les'ey Barnes, Barbara Crisp, Nancy Ellis, Wendy

Gardner, Elaine Gibbs, Shirley Gibbs, Betty Han cock, Jill Hilton, Janet Huntington, Gwenda Jacobs, Beverley Malcolm, Suzanne Peverill, Bev erley Webster, Tamara Weyman, Monica Wood (Arts); Dorothy Cannington, Maureen Grimshaw, Cynthia Tasker (Commerce); Rosemary Groves (Law); Margaret Lethlean (Medicine); Janet Barrow (Physical Education); Elizabeth Fullwood, Bernice Thompson (Physiotherapy)

Old Collegians who have begun teaching or training for teaching include:—

Bae Gillespie, Margaret Renkin, Ruth Trew'n (Mercer House); Bettine Dusting, Beth Golds

worthy, Anne Gray, Helen Griffiths, Margaret McCord, Dawn Northcott, Susan Pincus, Alison Rush (Kindergarten Training College) ; Margaret Adeney, Judith Armitage, Iris Arnold, Margaret Bamford, Les'ey Barnes, Janet Brewster, Barbara Crisp, Helen Daws, Nancy Ellis, Margaret Gale, Wendy Gardner, Shirley Gibbs, Betty Hancock, Barbara Hatfield, Barbara Heape, Elaine Helmer, Valerie Hogg, Myrna Homes, Janet Huntington, Helen John, Beverley Jones, Dorothy Kay, Merle Lestrange, Mary Mackenzie, Helen Menzies, Juli enne Rogers, Patricia Sedgley, Pear' Shue, Bever ley Webster, Barbara Williams (Education Department)

—C Stuart Tompkins

HOUS E PREFECTS, 1952

Barbara Tingman, Jeanette Britten, Marjory Hocking, Elaine Milnes, Shirley Merrylees, Louise Gault {Senior), Lesley Told

Original Contributions

SENIO

The Pilgrims

Place: A deserted road. Time: Mid-afternoon

Enter two groups of pilgrims arguing

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SECTIO N

1st Leader: Wh y I have left it? 2nd Group:

Leader of 1st Group: I know your feet are aching: so are mine In know your backs are breaking: mine is too And yet I think that still I have the right

2nd Group: If you are in the right!

1st Leader: T o speak to you (Noisf of distant thunder)

Leader of 2nd Group: Let us go back!

1st Group: T o your cities of sleet?

Back to them, then, unrepentant feet.

1st Leader: No, I will speak to them Come, let me speak (The Pilgrims shuffle toward him, muttering)

1st Leader: My friends, you have often seen me, and indul gently smiled at my weakness, Pottering about my garden with a trowel, on Saturday mornings: Feeling the earth with my fingers, and tossing dead snails to a bucket; Humming and singing a little while my back grew stiff with its bending

1st Pilgrim: W e have seen

2nd Pi'grim: W e have marked

3rd Pilgrim:

And we wonder

That, and more 1st Leader: Wh y I have chosen this road? My friends— 2nd Group: Aye, that's the crux of it! Wh y the pain, And the hurt to our hearts, and the degrada tion 1st Group: God will come only through humiliation! (Noise of thunder near at hand) 2nd Group: Wh y did you take us away from our cities? W e could forgive you for all but that. 1st Leader:

From the smell of the grass in suburban gar dens— 1st Pilgrim:

The front lawn that should have been cut— 2nd Pilgrim: The dry, peeling fence that should have been painted Voice at rear of crowd: And the grocer's bill should have been paid 1st Leader: Be silent, friends. Dear children of our faith. Yo u know not, and you do not understand Look at th's road: how hard and cold it is See how the rain has pocked its sheet of dust, And how the wind has scored deep drifts in it And yet it lies secure on the good earth, And stretches strong above a multitude Cf hunted little lives, protecting them

It serves its end through pain, as we serve ours 2nd Leader: An d what's our end? 1st Leader: T o reach the Lord our God

2nd Group, on a sigh: Ah! (Silence.)

2nd Group:

Give us the rain and the smoke in the street, And the regular trot of the little boys' feet, Clutching hot fishcakes in grubby young hands Great is your view of the sea and the sky, Ours is more simp'e—but who can deny That the bread we eat is strong and sweet, The crisp clean smell of a cold white sheet An d a little boy's laugh, and the rain in the street?

2nd Leader: O bring the gardens at the feet of God to earth again!

1st Leader:

No ? X would bu:ld a dwelling for my God The stones of which should be the pain of men; Unanswered prayer to be the soul of it, And suffering the very cornerstone (The Pilgrims draw away from him Rain be gins to fall Enter a group of women singing)

Women: Mute is the dancing-doll, limp lies the clown, And the music is seeping away —M Rumpf, Hon., Vl.a

A n Open-air Chapel

Have yon ever been in an open-air chapel? O n Easter Sunday, my family and I went to Gil well Park, where my brother was camping with the Scouts at their Easter Camp

W e were told about their chapel, so went to have a look at it. It is set amongst gums and willow trees—in true bushland.

There is a short avenue to the entrance of the actual "chapel." Inside, there is a central aisle with seats on either side, and an altar at the front There is a plague at the base of the altar, in memory of a Victorian Scouter

Behind the altar is a graveyard—a very sacred place to all Scouts—where the ashes of some of past Scouts in this world-wide brotherhood are scattered

In the Chapel there is an atmosphere of real reverence, such as is felt in churches

I think that the making of this place to wor ship their Creator, in the open air, where the activities of Scouts are centred, is a beautiful way of expressing the first, and most important part of a Scout's promise—

" I promise on my honour that I will do my best to do my duty to God "

—Barbara Paton, Pass, VI.c., Cato

Aboriginal Theme

In the beginning H e made the sun H e made wild, sandy stretches to run, An d H e made the stars and the moon, An d many a shimmering lagoon Then He made the people and animals all And each received his own land— To them He gave the brown land,

The land with burning deserts and forests tall; Blue pools of light, Cool places of delight; Arid red rocks, Thunder that shocks The trembling earth and the shivering sky, Calms down and becomes a whispering sigh. The golden snake twisting without a sound, Where nearby the soft, grey animals bound, The small, furry ones sit on the trees, In the glaring light, always at ease. The man is there, with a spear The sun is like a sensual touch on his naked, ebony body, He does not know if he dreams or lives, but he is deliriously happy.

—R.L., Hon., Vl.b.

A Car Journey in India

A journey by car in India can be very tiring and exasperating, but also field of interest and fascination The tiresomeness come from the steady glare of the sun and frequent roughness of the roads; the exasperation results from the slowness of objects to move from your way; but the interest is in the fact that most parts .of India never give you that feeling of abso'ute desertion that in Australia is so common Here there are people all around, working in the fields, selling goods by the wayside or merely ambling along the road

The roads are nearly always lined with trees which vary according to the different districts. In the far south ta'l coconut palms flank the sides and all around you can see the rich green of the rice fields. The colour contrasts formed here are really a feast for the eyes—The purples, reds, and yellows of the women's saris dotted among the fields, the background of the rich blue sky and the little clumps of houses and trees scattered in various parts of the neighbouring fields.

One of the most interesting sights is to see the method of drawing water from the wells which are in the fields themselves so as to give easy supply. Sometimes bullocks are used, but when you see the other method it almost makes you want to do it yourself. To an upright pole above the well is attached another movable pole, and the water is brought up by the following see-saw arrangements. Three men stand on the movable pole, walking be tween the middle and one end, in order to al ternatively let down or draw up the water bag at the other end. A fourth man sits just at the top of the well in order to tip the water out of the bag when it comes to the top. So these fair men spend their day; while the three walk up and down a pole in mid air, the fourth sits and empties a bag.

Animals along the road are a great source of irritation. Bullock carts wander to any parts of the road regardless of traffic and it is not hard to see who are the masters. Miserable-looking goats are almost as common as these and are just as bad

if not worse They are driven across the road in huge herds and at the sound of a horn scatter in completely the wrong direction

Monkeys and pigs also seem to have the same lack of road sense, but amazingly enough none of these animals die by accidents, except in extra ordinary circumstances

All the village folk and workers along the road are very friendly, but intensely curious When your car stops they seem to gather from nowhere just for the purpose of staring at every article of your belongings and every personal feature Chil dren will a'ways wave at you and shout a greeting, and even in the towns where they are ail more likely to beg, they are still friendly Th s cheer fulness despite obvious difficulty in many cases is very encouraging and you come home from your car trip, tired, but thinHnrg what a beautiful and wonderful land India is.

—Louise Gault, Hon., Vl.a, Fitchett, 16 years.

Y e Oold Assembly Halle

(With apologies to Chaucer) Whan that autumn with her Zephirus, Which maketh all to cry in voice piteous, The wights that enter Halle clep'd Fitchett Are wrapped in thikkS cloth, but are biset(te)

By wintry chills wliich spare none at alle An d master, mistress and scholers withalle Longen for that whanne we namo Will sit in halle oold but in the newe But til that grettest day—we hope soon— W e pacient freez(e) each in her grey gipoun, So with this thought I beg you ope your hand, And putte more towards our building fond.

—Pat Donnelly, Hon.,

A Tour Round the Suburbs

Vl.a

Amuse yourself in the long week-end by filling in the spaces of this story with the names of the suburbs below:

Box Hill Kooyong Gardiner Sunshine Kew Spotswood Fishermen's Ivanhoe Windsor Watsonia Nunawading

Bend

Fairfield Barker Graham Tottenham Forest Hill Dennis Newport Doncaster Moreland Auburn Thornbury

Bell Black Rock Merri Darling Seddon Hawthorn Macleod Newmarket Edithvale Brighton

Once upon a time there lived a Chinese (1) named (2) One day dur ing the (3) hours he let (4) his (5 ) as a great favour. Ivan arrived (6 ) early, having spoken to (7) and (8) on the wav Th?y arranged to go to the stadium that night to see (9) (10 )

There were some (11) and (12) bushes to remove from the fie'd and after this was done, there was (13) A (14) was erected soon afterwards on the site

During the morning the (15) foreman, ( 16 ) , brought some (17) for Ivan to drink His dog was a great (18), and came and sat on a large (19) beside him

For lunch, a (20) was made at the market, and Ivan and the Chinaman joined this They were served by (21) , a young (22) with (23) hair As there was nothing to (24) everyone was forced to stand

(' ) and Ivan went for a walk after lunch, and soon came across a (25) There were a few people swimming, although, as Ivan said (26) (1) . ' . wa s so sur prised to see his niece amongst them that he called out, "(27 ) ? "

The lunch hour being finished, Ivan returned to the field, and suddenly (28) This he piled near the (29), and he hoped there would be no (30) gales to spoil it

The day was now drawing to a close, and Ivan was thinking over the events of the day, and (31) up. He decided the work had been worth the sacrifice of his date with (32) —Janet Miller, Pass, VI.c, Cato, 15 years (Solution at end of contributions)

The Search

A child is searching in the garden, Tracing the paths by the flowers tall, Straining the branches where berries harden Peering with hope by the well-known wall: Parting the leaves through the bamboo's pattern, Brushing hibiscus, scarlet and cream

The day is hot in the afternoon, An d hushed is the garden of mortal sound How brilliant the colour of creeper and tree, How hot the smell of the dusty ground' The river is flowing, smoothly, silently, Flowing so heedlessly on to the sea, Bearing as life does, its traffic so carelessly, Never to paiise but by God's own decree —Kathleen Burgess, Diploma A , Fitchett.

Shierat Hallel

In the synagogue it was the cantor's responsi bility to lead the choir and congregation in singing the prayers and psalms He knew as he sang from his heart, that many of the congregation were not sincere, and he put into his voice that little extra, in an unconscious effort to shield from God their impropriety

For years his life had been mainly concerned with his duties in the cold, but impressive-looking house of prayer. T o escape from the atmosphere cf pseudo-sincerity he felt there, he had built all his fondest dreams about his little daughter

When she fell ill and died because he could not afford to pay for her operation, the most gentle part of her father's nature died with her With an aching heart the cantor had asked a loan from the wealthy president of the congregation to save

his daughter, but he would not lend him the money for he could not appreciate the blessing the cantor had known through his little daughter His ears could not detect the urgency in his voice and his heart was cold to the pleading in his eyes

From the day he left the president's office, the cantor was a changed man, and when his little daughter died, he knew he could never again sing in a house of prayer for such superficially virtuous people. For weeks he lived in a semi-stupor with one childish thought uppermost in his bruised mmd He asked God over and over again to make him a bird, that he might make sick children better by singing on their window-sills

When he met an old friend in a poor part of the city one day, his memory was suddenly stirred and he felt momentary shame, then in one tor rent of released anguish he told him his story And in that moment the cantor knew where his mistake had lain Once he had sung in a cold house of prayer, now he would sing in a poor synagogue warmed by the lights of sincerity Once he had sung from his heart, now he could sing from his soul

(Adaption of translation from a Yiddish record.)

—Shirley

Shulman, Hon., VI.b, Fitchett

Evening in a Camping Park

There's the glow of a camp fire down by the shore, And the grasses are stirred by a breeze, Which is wafting the sound of a banjo refrain T o our caravan under the trees H e sits in the light of a hurricane lamp Hung above on the branch of a tree; And the music he draws from the old mellow strings, Mingles well with the murmuring sea

The night birds are calling far back in the bush— A mournful and solemn "mo-poke" — But their call is remote from the glow of the fire, An d the songs, and the smell of wood smoke

Weird, flickering shadows dance on the tent wall, Moths silently flit round the lamp And the last chord is played as the last flame dies out, And darkness creeps into the camp -—Bernice Carter, Hon., VI.b, Fitchett, 15 years

Excursion to Redhill

Last week I went for a very interesting excursion to Redhill, one of the new Consolidated State Schools These schools take the place of a group of smaller schools, and scholars are able to have better equipment and buildings than would be possible otherwise

These schools also serve another purpose They endeavour to interest the children in employment which is obtainable in the district in which they live and so an attempt is being made to stop the drift to the city

I was interested to note that some of the shields on the wails were won by the various students for fruit packing and other rural activities It seemed a nice change from sports competitions

This school at Redhill was designed to give the greatest amount of space and light Most of the classrooms are six-sided with windows in every possible place even between the class-rooms and passages.

The buildings are broken up into units, each being quite complete, with its own cloak-rooms, locker space and equipment. This also cuts off the noise from other classes. The colour scheme throughout is cream and green

From every window there is a lovely view of the Australian countryside

The school, as the name suggests, is built on top of a hill As the school is so far away from anything except isolated farms, flats and maison ettes are provided for some of the teachers

Children come from as far as fifteen miles away, by bus. but the advantages such a school must have over small, poorly-equipped ones, would make it worth while

—Christine Holden, Pass, Vl.d, Cato

Winter Meditation

Winter—with a chilly dawn, and rain clouds over head, The leafless trees that line the streets forlornly, seeming dead. The cold brown earth, the barren plot, the gutters running high— A n errant sun-ray glancing through to chide the weeping sky.

The workers bound for school or town, in raincoats all adrip, The children running on their way, yet careful lest they slip The housewife trudging down the street with bas kets to be filled, The Postman peddling bravely on—his fingers wet and chilled

Then—evening, when the fire's lit, and slippers p aced to warm, The family hurrying home escape the anger of the storm The cheerful kitchen filled with light, and pleasant food to eat Then by the fire the curling toes of gently thawing feet

The radio—a book to read, perhaps a game to play, A friendly chat of current things, the doings of the day Then bed—and sleep—and dream ng thoughts a few short weeks will bring Some sunny morn—the thrush's song—first herald of the Spring

—Valerie Brewer, Diploma A. Cato.

The Cradle of the State

As we drove to Sorrento for our Christmas holidays we noticed a signpost: "T o the Early Settlers' Graves." Immediately our interest was aroused and we decided to visit the place On doing so, we found in a small, clear area, sur rounded by ti-tree, the graves of five of Vic toria's first settlers Each grave has a simple stone enc'osure and is headed by a wooden cross A notice-board bore the following information

"Sorrento is justly called the 'cradle of the State,' and has played its part in early Victorian history. At Sullivan's Bay, Lt. Gov. Collins landed with free settlers and convicts in 1803, to estab lish a settlement.

"John Pascoe Fawkner (aged 11, son of a convict) was one of the party

"Th e first child was born in this colony in Nov 1803, His was the first baptism in Victoria and was conducted by the Rev Knopwood, who led the first divine service in October, 1803

"The first marriage took place between Hannah Harvey, free woman, and Richard Garrett, con vict, in November 1803

"John Blinkworth, a settler, was the first shop keeper In October, he was given permission to sell wearing apparel

"William Buckley, a convict (the 'wild white man') escaped from this very spot

"Water for the settlement was obtained from casks sunk in the foreihore by Collins' party."

On another day we visited Point King, noted in the district because here, for the first time, the Union Jack was hoisted in the colony, later to become the State of Victoria This ceremony took place in 1802

On Australia Day of this year, the scene was re-enacted and received publicity in the press and on the radio

W e were so interested in what we had learned of our State's early history, that we determined on all future holidays to try to learn more of our first settlers

—Barbara Wenborn, Pass VI.d, 15 years

Sand

The sand slips through my fingers

Like dust through , an hour glass, Reforming in a shining cone

Between the stems of grass Which, waving in the sea wind, Let themselves to tickle Me, till I sweep them aside

Like grain before the sickle

By simply rolling over I glimpse the creaming sea; But tossing froth of curling waves

Now has no lure for me I love to watch the sunlight catch

The grains of speckled sand, Lighting sparks in the flashing quartz, Slipping through my hand

The sea wind, whispering in the dunes Gently stirs the grasses T o graceful servile bowing

The sly breeze, as it passes, Spirals the sand in little whirls O f dust; and in my eyes Tears gather as it stings them The sand drops: the zephyr dies

—Elizabeth Croydon, Pass, VI.c, Fitchett, 16 years.

The Peach Orchard

It was a hot day when we drove along the straight, dry, dusty, level road with the irrigation channel running alongside The flat fields were watered from the channel and green feed grew for the stock that grazed there

A mile away we could see the peach orchard and as we drew near the green trees, with the bright yellow and red fruit crowding on tliem, looked as though they were aflame Turning from the road we passed along one side of the orchard and approached the cook-house, the food store rocm, and the quarters where the pickers lived Scon we could see them working in the shade of the trees

The grower had expected that his year's hard, but careful work, helped by the wonderful irriga tion system, would be lost because no pickers had been available to harvest the peaches. But, only the day before, eighteen men from Poland had arrived, and, in a climate very different from their own, were hard at work

Each man had a number of cases to fill with ripe peaches and each had a tally card which was marked by the foreman as the full cases were taken on a truck to the grading shed The "New Australians" could not speak English, but under stood what they were to do and seemed quite happy

At the grading shed a'l the peaches were rolled through a machine which sorted them into sizes and ran them into cases Here, the owner of the orchard, with very quick eyes and hands picked out any fruit which had the slightest blemish How beautiful the colours of the ripe fruit looked as they rolled along, and our friend, watching and work'ng, told us how the cases of graded peaches were stacked on the platform at the end of the shed which was at the roadside Later in the day a motor transport would come through to pick up the cases and deliver them to the cannery just a few miles away.

H e said we should go to the cannery and see the cans being made, see the fruit passing through wonderful machinery—peeling, stoning, sterilising it, and sealing it in tins. W e did as he said, but how can the wonders of the factory compare with the wonders of the orchard, the fresh, cool water around the trees, with the warm sun overhead, and the ripe fruit on the trees?

—Rosalind Johns, Lower V.a, Cato, 13 years

The River

The slender gums stand guarding This lonely paradise; The weeping willows shed green tears, Then view with glad surprise Their forlorn reflected beauty And with swift pleasure b.'ush, As the red sun retreats in splendour: Then comes the twilight hush—

The river is lost in darkness, The gums are shadows of grey, The birds sleep in the foliage, And wait for the break of day The moon slips from her bower of clouds, And shines from up on high; The trees have silver fingers then, That point to the silver sky

The silver ribbon, flowing Between the banks of grey, Reflects the cold moon shining Across the Milky Way. And so for centuries to come Time's river will flow on, Reflecting man's short lives and moods, Here now, to-morrow gone —Beryl Wild, V.a, Cato, 14 years

The Fugitive

The sand was cold and damp with spray thrown up by a wave in a silver fata, And the bleak sea-wind bit salt and chill, bearing the birds in the palm of its hand

The paddled headland, tawny grey with tufted grass, Lke astrakhan, Reared like a walj in the gathering dusk as the shadows fell over the land

The fugitive lay on his side in the sand while the grass hissed over his head;

His hair was black like the dead seaweed, and clotted with beads of spray;

His wet shirt clung like the skin of a whale, soiled with smears of red;

His body was limp and his brain was still like, the flagging lustre of day.

But a tortured mind cannot rest or dream: it wakes itself in its fear, Like the cowardly waves tossing to flee from the vibrant heart of the deep;

Thus with a cry of dread and distress, the man's body stiffened: he thought he could hear

The baying of dogs and staccato of voices beat in his brain in the agony of sleep

With fear in his eyes, he searched the gaunt headland, but night swathed all in darkness and cold;

He saw no light wink there, and nothing was heard save the regular throb of the sea:

For the birds had come in from the saffron hori zon, when the apse of the sky was shredded with go'd

He saw only the clouds like crumpled black satin, and the silver brooch of the moon, and he

In a surge of joy and a pain of praise, forgot his own soul—hunted, betrayed,

An arrogant bondsman, but free he was humble —h e rose to his knees, and he prayed —Jennifer Harding, Hon., Vl.a, Fitchett, 16 years.

M y Grandfather's Birthday

Grandfather's birthday was always held dear to our hearts, therefore it was treated next in import ance to Christmas and New Year in the calendar According to Chinese reckoning, its date varied every year Some years ago, it coincided with Christmas Day As we were staying by the sea side, we had proved for ourselves that the tide was at its highest only on this particular day This being so, it was held to be a very lucky day

Strange to say, I always seemed to enjoy the eve of this day more than the special day itself. This I thought was partly due to my anticipation of happy times, and partly to the great weakness I have always had for decorating the house

However, on that great day, we awoke exception ally early, and strove to be the first family to greet Grandfather Besides gifts from the e'ders, the children presented him with two oranges, which gave him much pleasure

The most common gifts were eggs, which were either dyed red, or had delicate little diamond shaped patterns cut out of red paper and posted on to their shells, and giarit red candles about four feet high, wrapped in red paper, which signifies longevity Buddhists usually received these for presents, believing life would not end till the candles were all burnt out Another Buddhist gift was the dish of almond-shaped buns, piled one on top of the other The touches of red smeared on parts of the buns made them look very interesting With these gifts were fowls, wine, boxes of spaghetti—this again signifies longevity Only half of these gifts were returned with a couple of red birthday cakes

A red piece of cloth which hung ahove the front gate brightened the atmosphere, and told of the special event as it waved in the breeze The members of the family who arrived early had to wait for the others, then, after the arrival of every one Grandfather took his special seat, and one after another of his guests came to kneel be fore him, to hold his hands, and to wish him many more happy years He acknowledged our respects by blessing us accordingly Then we ar ranged ourselves outside the house to have our photos, taken

By this time, friends began to stream in, and each one of them by tradition, was given a bowl of beef soup cooked with spaghetti and two hard boiled eggs There were many after-dinner speeches, which were very lavish in their praises of Grandfather

There were also two police bands that played sweet music as we dined The day was fine, but we had shelters erected in case of rain Finally, I would hear the car numbers being called out, and the guests departed W e were glad that the day had been a success

—Betty Tan, Pass, Vl.a

The Wave

A green-blue watering plain.

As far as I can sec, A foam—wrapped, mystic mirrorglass, The ocean seems to be But rising, rising slowly, A wave-monster rears its head, Then merges into nothingness— Flat and still and dead; As heartfelt and as futile

As the human sigh, Which swells the breast to breaking-point, And throbs there—till it die Now onward the sea surges, As if some unknown power Calls so irresistibly From her hidden bower Then, swelling, swelling slowly, The ocean, rough and wild, Stirred in her depths, gives rise T o the wave, her child Its proud head crowned with white, And colour pale turquoise, It curves, and breaks, and pounds the sand With a thundering noise And, gushing forth a frothing arm, Cold, brown rocks to explore, It sweeps with icy coldness o'er, The warm sand on the shore; Then silent, sucking, it creeps back T o its ocean home once more

—Lynette Hall, Pass, VI.c, 15 years

Apples from Harcourt

During the holidays I went on a day-trip to Harcourt, situated twenty miles from Bendigo People to-day associate the growing of apples with Harcourt

In 1858 a Scots family by the name of Lang settled in Australia At first they grazed cattle, but possessing two acres, they were successful in their experiments in fruit-growing There are now over three thousand acres cf orchards at Harcourt In the early days the Langs supplied the gold-diggers at Bendigo with fruit, Harcourt was two days' journey by a horse and cart In the year 1886 a great Indian and Colonial Exhibi tion was held in London Mr James Lang was asked by the Victorian Horticultural Society to send apples to England for the Exhibition This he did, packing two hundred apples in soft tis sue paper and cotton wool, keeping them at a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit The app'es arrived in fine condition and were thought good enough to win the Royal Horticultural Silver Medal

This venture aroused great interest because it was the first time that apples had been exported from Australia to England The Victorian Gov ernment then offered a bonus for every case of apples sent away The next shipment sent by Mr Lang was three times the size of the first. Tasmania was quick to take up the challenge, and

even to-day, Harcourt and Tasmania are great rivals

To-day, Harcourt has an irrigation service, the water being supplied from the Malmsbury Reser voir A co-operative cool-store which, in 1908, was a one-man packing shed, to-day handles over 1,200 cases a day A few years ago the orchardists consigned a record of 24,000 bushels of apples to an overseas market—this was the largest quan tity ever to leave the district in one day under the same brand

Now, after placing their fruit in cool store and directing it to its destination, the orchardists have only to wait for their cheques!

This story is of interest to M.L.C. because Mr. James Lang's two daughters were at the school from 1897-1900. His grand-daughters also at tended the College, and at present his great-grand daughters are pupils.

—Pat Gel.'ie, V.b, Cato, 15 years

Desperation

In all my time at M.L.C., I've tried—yes! twice a year, T o get one single entry in This little paper here

Both sport and politics I've tried, Wars and romance as well Just what it is I have not tried I really cannot tell

When at last my entry's in I wait, expectantly T o see if th's time, just by chance There's an entry in by me

Twice a year for five long years I've had my work rejected, And so I ask (just for a change!) That I be not dejectedt lit. ^ '-i;

And so dear Editors, I ask, I beg and I declare, T o open up your magazine And see THI S printed there

-—Valerie Brewer, Diploma A, Cato

Our Grocer

Among the shelves of jars and tins, With eyes that sparkle, bright as pins, An d hair that's black, as black as coal, Cur grocer stands—the kind old soul His shop is like a country store, But you get service there—and more; His smiling face beams out at you, Between the posters red and blue, With gay designs to advertise Someone's soap, or someone's pies

His Persian cat sits on the eggs, Or on a box of plastic pegs, Keeping a watch on all about While kittens small run in and out Stray dogs find shelter in his home, A biscuit, or a juicy bone; Until he finds them some kind owner, Wh o wants a doggy, black or roan. A customer who wants a pound Of tea, may go off with a hound! If you but knew him, you'd agree, There's no one quite like O Hanley!

—Lesley Andrew, Pass, VI.c, Berry, 15 years

A Physics Dream

I threw down my pencil in despair Physics problems would surely be the death of me How could Isaac Newton have been so inconsiderate for the poor, hard-worked slaves of science to day? I folded my arms and dropped my head

Suddenly I heard a shout, "Yo u have no capa city for doing work!" and looking round, I saw my enemy, Kinetic Energy, wriggling out of my text-book However, his voice was soon drowned by another which droned on about some prin ciple di-covered by Archimedes It appeared that Archimedes was in the habit of getting inspiration by jumping out of his bath and running down the street naked

My attention was diverted by a touch on my shoulder, and I turned to see a calorie staring at me "Calories are fattening," it informed me

"Oh ! How many calories are there in bread, then?" I asked immediately, thinking of the School Ball. But before it could reply there came out of my book a very satisfied pile-driver problem, and after it a long stream of logarithms and Greek signs

"Where are they going?" I asked the calorie "Oh , they are off to the Velocity Club to cele brate the conclusion of an awful experiment; will you come too?"

T o which I made no reply, for my feet were freezing and my hand pressing against something hard. What on earth was it? Why, it was that hateful physics look with all those terrible prob lems still unsolved

-"Head-Red, " Hon., Vl.b, Krome

Stop Press—Un:que Contribution

The Editors and Committee of your Magazine would like to extend their thanks to the anony mous donors who made a most welcome "contri bution" to the magazine This "contribution" was greatly appreciated, and helped us to enjoy our final meeting, which took place on a very cold, damp evening The mist was closing in, and we were all cold, and sniffing dismally as we checked and re-checked the other contributions One of our members made an excursion to a certain shop nearby, and returned laden with cheering fare So the donors may rest assured that their "contri bution" was used in the best way possible

MIDDL E

Morning

The morning was misty; An d over the town, A mantle of silver Gently hung down;

The darkness, it lingered Amid the grey mist; Till the first rays of sunlight, The dark shadows kissed;

The mist slowly lifted, And shadows unrolled, T o reveal the grey city All tinted with gold

Evening

Homeward winging in the twilight; Sun's last golden dying glow, Giving way to velvet half-light— See, the grey-wings swiftly go

Sliding gently through the gloaming, Pigeons, swerving from the sky, Soaring homewards from their roaming— Through the twilight grey-wings fly.

—Margaret Walters, Lower, V.e, 13 years

SECTIO N

Autobiography of an Umbrella

I was bouight by a very fat lady called Mrs Dumpy, and taken to her home in London I can't remember much of what haippened, but about two weeks later, I had the feeling that I was flying, although I was packed tightly in a case It was many days before this feeling went One day I was taken out of this case marked "Australia," and found myself being carried out of a strange winged creature, into pouring rain I had arrived at a place called Melbourne.

One very wet winter's evening, I was taken from my stand. The wind was roaring and I knew that I should get torn to pieces if I was taken out Mrs Dumpy was in too much of a hurry to notice this, and as soon as I was outside, I felt myself flying upwards I found myself on an island with an excited tribe of black people bending down and beating the ground with their hands This made me terrified but, as I tried to get away, dozens of hands grabbed me I was taiken to a wild-looking thing called a totem pole, which was ever so high Here all the blacks danced and yelled around me Thev thought I was a god from some other world They were foolish enough to put me on top of the totem pole, for a gust of wind came and away I blew once more

I felt that I was going back to Melbourne and Mrs Dumpy, but I found myself inside a gate on which were the letters "M.L.C." inside a star When I was found I was taken into a big hall Some girls put a red coat over my old one and I was called: "Th e Red Umbrella." Each day a mistress would hide behind me from some people Wh y I do not know

At last, one evening, a great crowd of people came to see me, for I was now very famous After the play, everybody clapped and clapped for they were very pleased with me, but I was taken away and put in the cupboard, in which I now write this story

—Helen Michell, IV.d, Cato, 12 years

Gypsy Magic

Through village and township they ramble along, Caring not whither they go, Living the joy of a free roving life That only a gypsy may know!

Their caravan painted in yellow and red Is drawn by a skittish grey colt; And hung on behind are the tinpots and kettles Which rattle wherever they jolt.

The foxy-faced children, with hungry black eyes, Are often caught trying to steal, But they're lithe and alert, for while some "face the music,"

The others make off with their meal! The woman tell fortunes, they sing and they dance, The gypsy men (fiddles they play), Are bending and swinging in time to the singing, Nearer and nearer they sway.

Till the onlookers find to their fright and dismay, Their purses and wallets are gone, Their watches and necklaces, brooches and money Are lost, for a wild gypsy song!

Away to the valleys, and foothills of shadow, The dark ones escape with their prize, T o feast on the stolen food, dance with the stars O f the night; under wild windy skies

Through village and township they ramble a'ong Caring not wither they go, Living the joy of a free roving life That only a gypsy may know -—Paddy Dixson, Lower, V.a, Cato

Deo Gratias

It is a beautifully calm, clear day in the late spring, with the sun shining down from an azure sky. The sea lies placidly, matching the heaven for brightness Tiny waves ripple on to, and recede gently from a clean white stretch of sand, de serted except for an occasional contented sea strutting along the firm, wet sand at the water's edge, and basking happily in the golden warmth of the day; and for sundry drying heaps of sea weed left high on the sand by the last tide Sur rounding the little sheltered cove stand high al most sheer chalk cliffs, the dull whitish colour relieved in several p'aces by green bushes and other vegetation.

The whole atmosphere of the charming little bay is one of peace, happiness, and natural un spoiled beauty

It is now a dark stormy day in mid-winter Clouds hang black and lowering over the same bay, and a bleak, cold wind whips up the leaden sea to a furious pitch The giant, foam-flecked breakers dash menacingly about the side of the cliff, their flying white spume continually creating a misty, wet veil which lingers in the air; and before the drops can completely disappear, the next wave breaks, and once again all is veiled from sight. The tall cliffs stand as gloomy grev sentinels, and the scene is made all the wilder by the appearance of a flock of gulls, their wings strongly beating against the wind, while their harsh, screaming cry echoes eerily, sadly, above the incessant splash of the sea

Here is true nature—the intense plaintiveness and wilderness blended together with a touch of danger

But the whole scene is very beautiful in its own way, for it possesses a majestic, powerful kind of beauty, which impresses the mind just as much as the other, with its peaceful serenity —Jennifer Redmond, Lower V.a, Cato, 13 years

Shakespearean Festival at Swan Hill

Easter and home! Yes, I am a boarder! But this isn't to tell you about my reaction to the holiday—I want to tell you something of our in creasingly popular festival, held for the third suc cessive year at Swan Hill

A resident of Swan Hill is the originator of the idea, and it must be a great satisfaction for her to hear that the Council for Adult Education (which recently met in Canberra) discussed at great length the Swan Hill Shakespearean Fes tival

This year the Festival began on Good Friday night with two Biblical tableaux and a play read ing of "Caesar's Friend." Local actors were as sisted in this play by several prominent people from Melbourne.

O n Saturday there was a procession of deco rated floats, each representing a scene in one of Shakespeare's plays. The leading float depicted Cleopatra on her barge attended by a lady-in waiting, while chained slaves paddled the barge along the route of the procession. A float de picting a seen? from "Th e Tempest" was awarded first prize, while "Shakespeare's Heroines" se cured second prize "Anne Hathaway's Cottage" was made by the High School boys There were figures of Anne Hathaway and Shakespeare out side the door Others among the many deserving mention wer "Titania and her Bower," "Merry Wives of Windsor," "Maypole Dancers," "Ten nis in Shakespeare's Day," and "Archery." The process'on was led by four "Beefeaters" in full dress. Mu-ic was supplied by the Swan Hill Citizens' Band and the Scottish Pipe Band

In the beautiful setting of the Swan Hill Gar dens Mr Garnet Carroll official'y opened the

Festival This session was in the form of an old English Fair with folk dancing, archery, gypsies, Aunt Sallies, Punch and Judy, maypole dancing as in Shakespeare's day

At night, there was dancing in the street In the centre lawns of McCallum Street, an open air theatre presented a pageant of the History of Drama to Shakespeare's time At the same time, in the Memorial Hall, the Swan Hill National Theatre presented a marionette per formance including the opera "Bastien and Bas tienne" and the delightful play "St. George and the Dragon."

After church on Sunday night a debate was held in the Town Hall and on Monday evening extracts of plays were read The Festival con cluded on Tuesday night with the production of a Shakespearean play by the local National Theatre Group. Last year I saw "Romeo and Juliet." This year I shall be in bed at M.L.C.; but my thoughts will be at Swan Hill with the Mer chant of Venice."

—Rosalie Hunter, Lower V.d, Cato, 13 years

The Snail

Sammy Snail set out one night, Complete with house and baggage; He started out with all his might, T o feast on my prize cabbage; His joy was only for a time, That wicked snail fell ill, For on the plant I'd sprinkled lime, He sizzled, then was still. So let this prove a warning now, T o all your "snailly" friends, On staying home 'till morning, Their safety sure depends —Barbara Galbraith, Lower V.a, Cato

Boarders' First Night

As I sat in the darkened house, watching the last embers of the fire die out, I suddenly heard a sound outside.

Rising, I went to the window and looked out Seeing the sun shining brightly, I stepped out side, and found myself in an ice-rink There I hired a camel, and set off into the desert

I had not gone far, when I was attacked by a band of ferocious Arabs. I was tied to the stake, and just as the chief exterminator was about to put out my eyes with a red hot iron, my great-aunt Fanny appeared before me, shak ing her head and saying, "Nice girls don't do that!" Her bustle wobbled alarmingly as she peered up at me.

Looking around, I found I was standing in a sitting-room with a ring of old ladies round me, all of whom were shaking their heads (which were far, far too large for their shoulders), and gazing down I found myself wearing a neck-to knee bathing suit

Just as I hit the water with a splash, and felt myself sinking, I came to the bottom of the sea with a bump, and woke to find my room-mates laughing at me, as I lay, curled up on the floor, clutching desperately at my pillow as a drowning man clutches at a straw

—Margot Pearce, Lower V.e

At Dusk

At dusk when the sun sinks in the west, And all the world is calm and blest— I watched the circling sea-gulls fly In flocks, against the tinted sky

I heard the waves on the silver shore The song of the sea, and the distant roar Of the thundering torrents in far, deep, caves, Where echoes mock the voice of the waves

I heard the swamp-birds' mournful cry, And watched them wheel across the sky, Hover in the crimson blaze Then meet into the dusky haze

I heard the grey owl's eerie call, And watched the ghostly shadows fall, I felt the night begin to creep, And I knew the world was cloaked in sleep

—Margaret Scott, Lower V.a, Berry, 13 years

Winter Magic

It was a beautiful moonlit night. The little crowd of worshippers lingered in the porch of the tiny ivy-covered stone church The icy coldness of the night air contrasted startingly with the cosy warmth we had just left As the last strains of music died away, we said our good nights, and slowly wended our way back to the white cottage nestling on the side of the moun tain This night, the magnificent scenery seemed mysteriously strange and still, as if nature held a secret What cou'd it be? I went to bed with a feeling of wonder and awe

The brilliant mountain-loves screeched "good morning," from the leafless branches of the oak by my window I woke with a start and looked out

Nature's secret was revealed! The scenery, as far as eye could see, was carpeted with daz zling white snow!

—Elsa Hepburn, Lower V.b, Chrome, 13 years

JUNIO R SECTIO N

Ballad of Jesus

The first Christmas morn when the day did peep A dear little child lay fast asleep His mother bent over the new-mown hay, And looked in the crib where her baby lay

She thought of the Wise Men, who from afar Had followed that beautiful shining star, Which led them, all three, to a stable bare, And the King above all kings was there

They offered Him frankincense, myrrh and gold, And gave it to Mary, His mother, to hold He then grew into a noble boy, > Wh o was His mother's pride and joy

He cleansed the lepers and raised the dead, And healed the sick upon their bed He then was nailed to the cross on high, And all the Pharisees thought He would die

But on the third day He rose from the dead, With the mark of a thorn tree on his head And this is the story I have to tell Of Jesus, the Christ, who loves us well

—Gillian Levick, III.a, Cato, 11 years

Winter

The wind is lashing at the trees, Waves are rising in the seas, For winter's near. Beating on the window pane, Is quickly falling rain, For winter's near.

A blazing fire warms the room, A light peeps through the clouds—the moon. For winter's here Birds are cosy in their nests, Creatures too are warm at rest, For winter's here

—Lucy Gilliam, Ill.b, Fitchett, 11 years

My Favourite Dream

Oh, how I dream, Of five acres of land, And a two-roomed hut, And rich, red sand

And a Jersey cow, An d little black fowls; I'd retire at night T o the dingo's howls

But those are dreams, Many miles away "Come, do these dishes, I hear to-day."

—Marcia Hardy, Ill.b, Krome, 11 years

T o Autumn

I love the autumn season, And the pretty scenes it brings. The mushrooms now, proclaim their birth, The leaves are falling to the earth The earlier—setting sun, each day, Sends birds on hurried wings I love the thick, soft carpet Of the golden leaves, and brown, The autumn roses budding, now; The birds are singing on the bough The hills, all covered with a mist: The rains fall softly down —Kath Ingram, Lower IV.a, Cato, 11 years

Mushroom Fever

Now that summer's left us, And winter's almost here; Our thoughts turn fast to mushroom time, An d the fun we had last year Rising early with the dawn, An d racing o'er the greens; All muffled against winter's chills, In woollies and blue jeans —Freda Potter, Lower Ill.a, Krome, 11 years

The Tooth that Went to Fairyland

Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ellen, who had a very loose tooth She kept on wriggling it and wriggling it, and at last, the tooth came out That night she put her tooth in a glass of water, in the hope that she might get a threepence

After she had gone to sleep, what do you think happened? Why, the fairies came on their regu lar rounds, as they did every night to see if any child had pulled out one of her teeth, and they looked very thankful when they saw the tooth in the glass of water They were so excited that they began to whisper aloud, and they woke Ellen up The fairies were very frightened at the sight of this human child Ellen sat up and stared at these little people

The fairies then began to laugh when they saw that they had woken the chi'd up, and they told Ellen they were glad that she had pulled her tooth out, because it was just the right size to fill the gap in their fence The fence consisted of chil dren's teeth, and there was one tooth missing This was really a great pity because Naughty Gnome, who lived next door, used to come into the fairies' garden and steal their fruit and vegetables, so that they had to buy more and more seeds. Now Naughty Gnome could not steal any more vegs tables

Then they opened a big purse and put six pence into the glass, took out the tooth and flew away into the n:ght.

When Ellen awoke the next morning there were two sixpences in the glass of water W e still do not know how one came to be there, but we all know one is proof that the story was not a drea.n —Norm a Richards, III.a, Krome, 11 years.

Out on the Hill

The wind whistles round me, Chasing the leaves, And creeping in coldly, Under the eaves

The clouds are all grey, And heavy with rain, The limbs stand out clearly; As day starts to wane.

The birds start to twitter, "Here's winter again, " They're all flying northwards T o greet the sun's reign —Rosemary Benjamin, IH.b, Cato, 11 years

The Little Man

There is a funny little man, Wh o lives just down the street, He has a little pointed nose, That freckles in the heat

He has a beard that's long and white, His head is almost bald, He makes up jokes and jolly things, And never comes when called!

His wife is rather stout, you know, But he is small and slim; His children now are all grown up An d gone away from him —An n Galacher, IH.b, Berry, 11 years

The Flowers' Song

Roses have their song, And oaks growing strong; Willows bending over Daffodil and clover; Sunset and moonlight, And stars in the night; But I would sing of green grass Growing taller as you pass —Pa m Riessen, IH.b, Fitchett, 10 years

The Disagreeable Elephant

A man had an elephant Which was very intelligent; He'd pick up the man with his slender, long trunk And lower him gently to sleep on his bunk

He was taken away On a fine summer's day, From his home in the jungle— He mad 2 such a bungle

He hated the city, The man said, "What a pity, But rather than part, I'll not break his dear heart

"But go back to the jungle, Where life's not a bungle, And train Jumbo there T o be sent to a fair."

—Clare Johnson, 10 years

The Artist

I wish I were an artist, Painting all the day I'd paint some lovely pictures, Bright and gay, I'd paint the woods and forests, A flower and a tree, I'd paint the yellow sand, And the bright, blue sea. —Enid Sommefeld, Jun. IV.b, 9 years.

The Awakening of the Dragons

On Easter Sunday up at Bendigo, the Chinese peop'e carry out a most interesting ceremony called "The Awakening of the Dragons." Young men beat on drums and clash symbols, and make a noise with other Chinese instruments. A n old man dances round with a long sword in front of the dragons to torment them Two boys with big carnival-type heads on, prance in front of the dragons and fan themselves There are lots of crackers going off on Easter Monday, and a procession of boys walking through the streets holding up beautifully-worked banners in front of the big draggon, which is the biggest dragon outside China Girls in national dress ride be hind

—Wendy Smith, Junior, IV.a, Cato, 9 years.

Scotland

Oh! ye bonny hills of Scotland, That's where I long to be, Climbing through the heather And looking out to sea Listening to the bagpipes, As I sit beside the burn, Watching highland dances, As they swiftly swirl and turn —Wend y Smith, 9 years.

Seagulls

One evening, in our Christmas holidays, we had a picnic tea at the bottom of Cliff Road, Dromana While we were having our tea many seagul.s flew down, wanting scraps of food and, I noticed that most of them had injured legs and feet The next day I received a letter from an aunt in Sydney with a newspaper cutting in it, which was about sea gulls This said that when they fly down to get a small fish from the sea a bigger fish sometimes bites their bright red legs. Now I know why the gulls at Dromana were lame

—Marion J. Kelly, Junior IV.a, Cato, 9 years.

Monkey or Donkey

If I were a monkey, I'd swing in treetops high; But if I were a donkey, I wouldn't want to try But as I am a little girl, And don't like nuts or grass, I think I'll stay at M.L.C., And be friends with all the class

—Meredith Miller, Junior, Vl.b, Cato, 8 j years

M y Mouse

I have a little mouse, And he lives in my house; Each morning when I go upstairs, I find him with my teddy bears

My teddies and mouse are such good mates, An d often use my cups and plates, And p.ay at tea parties all the day, And sometimes even let me play. —-Lynette Fisher, Junior, IV.b, Cato, 8 i years

Through M y Window

One morning very early, When the frost was on the grass; I was looking through my window, When I saw a fairy pass

She was such a pretty fairy, With a dainty dress of green; And her face was just the kindest, That I had ever seen —Jennifer Shears, Junior, IV.b, Fitchett, 8 yrs

If

If I had a little dog, I would call him Spot; I cou'd take him for a walk, And we'd play such a lot I would make him catch the ball, And bring the paper home; He would have a cosy bed, A rug, a brush and comb —Cynthia Cooke, Junior, III.a, 8 years.

The Easter Bunny

The night before Easter day Jenny woke up with a start, "John, what's that little sound, ' Just as she said that, she saw a little bunny running to a little cart near the door When she turned round again John had woken up. "Why, " he said, "That's the Elaster Bunny." "Oh, " he said, " I am so glad you have woken up Yo u did not leave a note to tell me what kind of egg you want I hope it's not a candy egg, because if you want one of those, I will have to go back to Easter Egg Land and it's such a long way there." "W e would much rather have a chocolate egg," said Jenny and John. "Here they are then," said the bunny, and he put two choco late eggs at the end of their bed "Goodness, I must be off," and he whistled to some chickens who had been flying around the room When they were all in a line, they said good-bye and away they went.

—Leonie Hodges, Junior, IV.b, Berry, 7S years

M y Pet

I have a little kitten, And its name is "Snow," I love it and love it— Hee, Hee, Ho !

—Dawn Schultze, Junior, III.a, Cato, 7 years

RECOMMENDATION S

The Committee wishes to commend these gir.'s for the promise their contributions show.

For Originality:

P McA., "Le parfait examin"; P S., "Emo tions"; R. H., "Fun at the Fair"; G. J. and M T., "Wh o is this School Personality?" M H., "Listening to Music"; M H., "M y Favourite Dream"; B. G., " I Remember"; P. E., "Th e Train"; J S., "The Seat of Olympus"; L D., "M y Birthday."

For Amusement Given:

S. M., "Special Communique from the House Front"; Dip A , "A s One Lunatic to Another"; The Fitchettwits, "Prefects On Your Madness"; J C., " A Despairing Poet"; B H., B.W., "Assembly."

For Description or Feeling

M F., "Dead Gums"; E S., "Yearning"; M H., "Seasons"; J L., "Farm Life"; K I., "T o Autumn"; J H., "Th e Bluebell"; A Boarder, "Week-end"; M W. , "Trees"; H D., "Moun tain Stroll"; R W., "Butterflies."

For General Interest

G T., "M y Wish"; M W. , " A Tour" ; "Girls' Energy in a City Schoolyard"; G S., "T o a Real Friend"; C. T., "M y Trip from Java."

For Nothing in Particular "Hash." Clues to " A Tour Around the Suburbs"

Acknowledgement of Contemporaries

The Editors wish to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following School magazines: "Th e Brighton Grammarian," "The Caulfield Grammarian," "The Corian," "Th e Fintonian," "Th e Michaelian," "The Moreton Bay Girls' High School Magazines," "Palate and Petticoat," "The Record," "St Catherine's Magazine," "Sil ver and Green" (Elsternwick), "Th e Sydneian," and any others which may have been uninten tionally omitted

Spectator Publishing Co Pty Ltd., 134a Little Collins Street, Melbourne, C .l

SILVER AND QREEN

3hi Jtltmoria m

JOYC E HISCOC K and GWEND A OXLE Y

It was with great sorrow that we heard the sad news of the tragic death of two of our "old girls," Joyce Hiscock and Gwenda Oxley, who were drowned in the floods at the River Lyn in Devon on 15 th August They had spent years saving for this trip to England, and were enjoying very happy times there, one being a hike through Devon when this calamity overtook them They were fine gir!s, and had enjoyed their schooldays, making many friends because of their happy natures and kindly dispositions. They were both boarders, Joyce for nine years and Gwenda for two T o their relatives we extend our deepest sym pathy A Funeral Service was held in Holy Trinity Church, Kew, on 5th September; it was a beautiful service, expressing the feelings of those present for the memory of two whom the School holds dear.

MARGOT FALVEY

The School wishes to extend its sympathy to the parents and sister of Margot Falvey, who died suddenly on 23rd July this year Margot attended M.L.C for 5i years She was a quiet, imaginative girl who is remembered affectionately by her classmates and many teachers who loved and appreciated her sweet and gentle nature Mr and Mrs Falvey, who, since Margot's death, have removed to Western Aus tralia, have asked the Principal to express their gratitude to all members of staff, parents and pupils who have sent messages of sympathy

Silver and Green

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DECEMBER, 1952

Editors: JENNIFE R HARDING , MARGO T RUMP F

Sub-Editors: LOUIS E GAULT , VALD A HERAU D

Magazine Committee: Miss L Mitchell, Rachel Lew, Shirley Merrylees, Mary Meyer, Lesley Andrew, Elizabeth Croydon

Editorial

W e live in a world of big things: our cities are big, our industries, our ideas, and our wars, while everywhere rings the catch-phrase "bigger and better" that seems to have become the aim of scientific development The newspapers are so full of "big" news that magnitude wanes to the com monplace and interest into apathy Yet in a world where big things count, we must not forget the little things—little acts of kindness, and apparently unessential curtesies which, though they often pass unnoticed, make days more pleasant, adding that something which changes existence into life

This is a big school, and in its many under takings some of us are apt to consider our help unnecessary or insignificant Willing help and kind gifts are never unnecessary, however small they may seem, not only because of material value, but because of the example to others May we always feel we are part of M.L.C. whose great ness depends on the co-operation of its individual

members as we have already seen in the Assembly Hall Appeal

Here, courtesy is expected of us and thoughtful ness towards one another is encouraged, but out side school, unless we fully realise the importance of kindness and helpfulness, we are liable to be carried along with the selfish bustle of the com munity Have you ever felt the difference between a polite notice preceded by a "please" and one that is curt and demanding? Such little courtesies, though some are mere conventionalisms, make all the difference in our attitude to one another W e all find more pleasure among people who treat others with thoughtful courtesy, and in a friendly atmosphere far greater things can be done

So through the consideration of little things, the big things are achieved "Big doors swing on little hinges." Let us always remember this and show ourselves true to the teaching of a fine Christian school

School Diari|

May:

Sunday, 25th—A number of M.L.C girls marched in the Empire Youth March and then took part in a service which was held in Wesley Church

June:

Tuesday, 3rd—Shivering pupils returned for the Winter form

Friday, 6th—Mr J W Fairlie spoke to Senior Assembly on his experiences in Tibet W e learnt about strange monastic customs in Tibet

Friday, 13th—The Rev F F Byatt told Senior Assembly a little of the work of the World Council of Churches in rebuilding churches in Europe.

Wednesday, 18th—The Senior Prefect repre sented the School at a Rotary Club Luncheon

Friday, 20th—The Boarders celebrated Birth day Night with much food and display of "hidden talent."

Friday, 27th—Miss Jean Lawson spoke to Senior Assembly on her trave's in America and Canada.

July:

Tuesday, 8th—Rev G Laurenson and Rev B Risley came to Senior Assembly, after which they spoke on New Zealand

Thursday, 10th—The match of the season Spectacular! Sensational! Yes, you've guessed it— Brutes v Bubs

Friday, 11th—The French National Day was observed as it fell on the mid-term holiday Mon sieur Karagheusian spoke on France, after As sembly and was very appropriately thanked by Rachel Lew in French

Sixty girls and staff left for "Marybrooke" for the Walking Club week-end After the Senior Scripture exam., they all departed, breathing sighs of relief for a well-deserved mid-term break

Friday, 18th—"And so I am sure you will agree that the Greater Melbourne Scheme " Berry maintaining that the scheme is in the best interests of the community, out-talked Fitchett in the second inter-House debate

In the evening the Senior Girls' Dance was held at the Gables, and in spite of the muddy weather, all who attended enjoyed themselves thoroughly

Friday, 25th—Rev. G. Sambell told us of the appalling conditions existing in Melbourne slum areas, when he spoke to Senior Assembly After his talk, an appeal was held for clothing and money

A very successful Senior Music Recital was held in the evening

Monday, 28th—Ruth Farren Price, assisted by the School Choir, gave a concert in the Melbourne Town Hall, to aid the Assembly Hall Fund.

August:

Friday, 8th—A studious silence settled over the school, as Seniors groaned under the weight of exams

Monday, 27th—An S.C.M tea and service were held at School Reading of "The Witnesses."

Tuesday, 28th—The Senior House Musical Fes tival was held in the Malvern Town Hall Dr Floyd adjudicated as usual, and complimented all the Houses on the fine standard of the work Berry emerged victorious, with lusty cheers, vastly different from the sweet harmony heard earlier

Friday, 29th—We departed for a fortnight's rest In the evening, a very successful Teenagers' Dance was held All who attended had a most en joyable time, and it is hoped that this will be re peated The proceeds were in aid of the Nurses' Memorial Assembly Hall Fund

September:

Tuesday, 11th—The school assemb'ed for Term III, with the bleak prospect of exams looming on the near horizon.

Friday, 19th—The School Service After a short devotional service, Dr Woo d gave the Senior School a very inspiring address on the importance of making a Christian stand against fear and sel fishness.

Thursday, 25th—" of that dear school W e only see in dreams." Old Collegians' Back to School Day was celebrated with music and speech items, as well as tennis and much talk

October:

Friday, 3rd—In open period, Mr. S. S. Harris spoke to Senior School about the Burwood Boys' Home.

Tuesday, 7th—Students p eked their way cauti ously, carrying a precious cargo—eggs for Epworth Hospital

Friday, 17th—Berry, by successfully debating "That Government control of uranium is in the best interests of the community," defeated Cato, and thus won the inter-House debate of the year Congratuiations, Berry

Saturday, 18th—After another mighty effort by Mrs. Chambers and her associates, a very suc cessful Sports Fair was held, and the Assembly Hall Appeal benefited by about £400.

Friday, 24th—United Nations' Day was observed at school, and Mrs. Biddle spoke to Senior As sembly in support of the United Nations' Appeal for children. Her description of the plight of many of the children she had known was very adequate to reveal their need to us. W e were all inspired by Mrs. Biddle's example of service.

Sunday, 27th—Reception of Church Members (Boarders) held at Auburn Method'st Church

Monday, 28th—Lower Middle School Swimming Sports won by Cato

Thursday, 30th—Middle House Music Contests won by Fitchett

Friday, 31st—After the Senior School Scripture exam, the school departed to enjoy the mid-term holiday

November :

Fr'day, 7th—Alas! Leaving and Intermediate exams began The Lower School and Middle Music Recital was held in the evening, also a play reading of "Hamlet," by Matriculation Literature girls

Tuesday, 11th—Remembrance Day was ob served

Sunday, 16th—Old Collegians and present girls united in a service at Auburn Methodist Church.

Friday, 21st—Senior School Swimming Sports

Monday, 24th—Representatives of the Old Col legians' Club visited us, and enrolled girls who were leaving

Tuesday, 25th—The final Communion Service was held at Auburn Methodists Church. For many girls, this was their last communion at school, and all felt that it was a true inspiration to them Friday, 28th—Nativity Play held at Independent Church

December:

Monday, 1st—"The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it." Matriculation giris began their examinations

Friday, 5th—An interesting and varied display of work was held for Parents' Day

Thursday, 11th—The Lower Middle School Speech Night was held at Canterbury Memorial Hall

Friday, 12th—"Goodbye, good luck to you." Speech Night in Melbourne Town Hall —V.M.H and L.D.G

School Activities

Devotional Notes

Those who have attended the Wednesday morn ing Devotional meeting have felt the value of this extra opportunity for worship and quiet re flection.

During second term, after the opening hymn and prayer, Dr Woo d read to us extracts from Dr Fosdick's book, "The Meaning of Service," which gave us a fresh resolve to look for the means by which we can serve others. During third term, Dr. Woo d answered some of our questions relating to the practice of Christianity and in this way many of our difficulties have been overcome.

Devotional has been particularly helpful to all those who have attended and we hope that its in fluence will continue to be felt in the future -—D.F

Reception of Church Members

Fifteen boarders were publicly received into Church Membership on confession of faith at Auburn Methodist Church on Sunday evening, 26th October The service was conducted by the Principal and the Rev Henry Clarnette, the minis ter of Auburn Methodist Church The sermon was preached by the Principal from the text "The Spirit Himself endorses our inward conviction that we really are the children of God " (Romans 8: 16, Phillips's translation). The boarders re ceived into Church membership were Michelle Bassett, Shirley Clemence, Margaret Colbert, Bev erley Cook, Valma Dolan, Jill Goodman, Glenis Granger, Bernice Heffernan, Annette James, Flo rence Jones, Helen Lester, Dorothy Lucas, Lynn Phillips, Judith Ray and Una Swanton.

Student Christian Movement Notes

During Terms II and III we resumed our lunch hour study circles held once every fortnight W e learned a great deal and found that much profit able discussion arose from our study of "Life Problems" by J C Jamieson

Towards the end of Term II, a tea-meeting was held, followed by some folk-dancing in the gym For this meeting, Miss Dwyer had very kindly helped several senior girls prepare a reading of Clive Sansom's poem, "The Witnesses" which is composed of a number of short poems, each giv ing a portrait of a character from the New Testa ment This helped many of us to see a clearer picture of Christ through His influence on people who met Him during His life on earth W e thank Miss Dwyer and the girls for a great inspiration

The Rev. G. Sambell spoke in open period and we were deeply moved by his appeal for help in the slums. As a result the school sent clothing and other needed articles to the Brotherhood of St. Laurence, as well as £2 from each form, the required amount to send a child away for a short holiday.

Other very interesting speakers who visited us were the Rev. F. F. Byatt, who spoke about World Council of Churches, the Rev. G. Laurenson and the Rev. B. Risley, from New Zealand; also Mr. S. Harris, who spoke about the Burwood Boys' Home.

About ten girls attended the Inter-school S.C.M. Camp which was held at the Basin during the May holidays. Other Inter-school activities which were attended were the World Student Day of Prayer Service, at St. James' Old Cathedral and a party, held at M.C.E.G.G.S.

All who belong to S.C.M feel deeply indebted to Miss Betty Jackson and the other members of staff who have given us so much help throughout the year

—A.G and D.A

United Nations Association

"To-day, amid conflicts and fear of war, we need the United Nations more than ever Let us give our support, not only on United Nations' Day, but in the days and years to come." This year in our U.N group we have endeavoured to carry out this aim

During open period on Friday mornings, many interesting speakers have come to speak to us about the work of the United Nations Mr Fair lie spoke to us about India and her problems The French National Day fell on a Friday this year, and Monsieur Karagheusian spoke to the Assembly about his country A n agreeable surprise awaited him at the end of his talk—he was thanked, in French! On 24th October, U.N Day, Mrs Biddle, who helped with the work of U.N.I.C.E.F after World War II, spoke to us She made a deep impression on all in the audience

The U.N.I.C.E.F Appeal which now totals nearly £40, was officially opened during U.N Week Throughout this week posters giving in formation about the U.N were posted around the school, and at our Wednesday meeting, we saw an excellent film, "I n Defence of Peace."

Our meetings this year have taken a new form. Every alternate Wednesday, Mr. Seymour has shown us a film. Our grateful thanks are given to Mr Seymour for procuring these films. Every other Wednesday, we have discussad world prob lems and a booklet called "New Hope for Asia." This booklet outlines the Colombo Plan for the economic development in South and South-East Asia, and in our studying it we have gained an insight to the co-operation of the nations, through the United Nations

On the Friday following the beginning of third term, some girls from our U.N group went to a social evening arranged by the Inter-school Com mittee of the United Nations M.L.C has been re presented throughout the year on this committee At the social, held at M.C.E.G.G.S., we met girls and boys from different schools who belonged to U.N groups Mr Paul Friedman, lecturer at the Melbourne University, spoke about Asia, and after his talk a film was shown

Our sincere thanks are given to Miss Kellaway, our President, for the time and energy which she devotes in helping our Association

—A.M.B

There has been good support for the Society this year, but unfortunately our members have been drawn mainly from Matriculation classes W e would like to see more interest on behalf of Inter mediate and Leaving girls, for debating is most enjoyable, and gives great pleasure as well as be ing an invaluable means of developing the con fidence needed by senior girls

Impromptu debates have been held at meetings this year, these being the most suitable for the lunch-hour period The standard of the speeches has been good, and subjects have been many and varied Two Inter-school debates were held, one against Wesley College, and the other against Mel bourne High School These were of great interest, and we thank all those who spent time preparing for them

Perhaps the bravest people in the school are those who, once each term, go through great tor ture (while appearing completely at their ease) in the Inter-House debates In first term, Cato suc cessfully showed Krome that "Th e import restric tions will ultimately benefit Australian trade," and in second term, Berry proved to Fitchett that "The Greater Melbourne scheme is in the best interests of the community." In the final debate, Berry werp the victors, convincing the school (but not their opponents) that "Government control of uranium is in the best interests of the community."

W e would like to thank the school for being such an attentive and intelligent audience this year: this is a great help to those debating W e also thank Dr Woo d who despite his very heavy duties has so ably adjudicated in the House debates, and has given us such valuable advice through his criticisms Finally, we thank Miss Powell and Miss Cerutty for all the work they have done for the Society, and for all the assistance they have given to the girls interested

—M.M

Social Service Notes

Debating " Society

At the close of last year we were sorry to say "goodbye" to Miss Cochrane who had been our joint-President for two years, and has done so much ta encourage the work of the Society How ever, we were very pleased to welcome back Miss Powell, who, with Miss Cerutty, has guided and advised us during the year

Once again the School's Social Service record has been very pleasing This success has been largely due to the untiring work of Miss Dahle, Mrs Kelly and Miss Sutton, whom we thank very much The perseverence of the form Social Ser vice Captains a'so contributed in no small measure to the good results They exhorted the girls of their forms to bring eggs on Egg Day, and the result was that M.L.C was able to give 2636 eggs and £11/2/ 6 to Epworth Hospital They begged the girls of their forms to give money to their charities, and the result was that in Term I, the girls contributed a sum total of £97/5/11, while in Term II they gave £109/6/6 They were \tery industrious in their efforts to sell buttons to the girls of their forms, and the result was that £8/9/ was raised for the Methodist Babies' Home They asked the girls of their forms to give personal service by helping the leaders of the girls' clubs at North Richmond and Collingwood Methodist Missions, and the result was that it was not possible for all girls who wanted to do this to have the opportunity It was unfortunate that during Term III it was decided to change the

time at which the Collingwood club was held to a time which made it impossible for M.L.C. girls to give their help

—D.A

Club Notes

Senior Maths. Club

Since the last issue of the magazine our member ship has increased by 25 per cent Our lunch time meetings have been both interesting and pro fitable, and we have solved many intriguing puzzles, including magic squares and chess problems W e also spent one meeting dealing with such amusing fallacies as the proof of 1 — 1

Our since thanks go to Miss Kel!away fo r the generous way in which she has given up her time and for her indispensable help in the solving of our problems

—J.w

Walking Club Notes

Owing to the great number of school activities this year, we have not been able to arrange more than one hike W e have certainly experienced con trasted weather conditions in our excursions this y ear —th e frigid temperatures of Sherbrooke and the sweltering heat of On e Tree Hill In first term, one hundred and twenty-three girls (which surely must be a Walking Club record) set off into the great unknown, enduring intense heat, lack of water and blistered feet Unfortunately, our destination was never reached W e had the choice of climbing One Tree Hill or resting at its base while we ate water melon Needless to say, we chose the latter!

The highlight of the Walking Club's activities this year was the week-end at Sherbrooke Sixty sturdy girls and four members of staff arrived at "Marybrooke " anticipating a refreshing break and invigorating hikes through the Dandenongs

There was great excitement when we foun d that snow had fallen during the night, and we ran outside to make sure that it was real! After break fast, snowmen appeared in various parts of the grounds.

W e then spent most of our time inside as it was the wettest week-end in Victoria fo r sixty-one years But thanks to the hitherto undiscovered talents of the company, there was never a dull moment!

W e returned on Monday afternoon, fro m what all agreed to be an excellent week-end.

Th e members of the club would sincerely like to thank Miss Powell and Miss Sutton fo r helping to make our week-end a happy one, and Miss Betty Jackson and Miss Lorna Mitchell fo r their interest, which has helped to make our activities this year so friendly and enjoyable for all —A.W

Walking Club Week-end

(With apologies to "Muc h Binding in the Marsh")

Much slushing in the mush W e all set fo r Marybrooke on Sat'd'y; Much slushing in the mush W e all expect to be kicked out by Sund y They dumped us round the back, but this would never suit the Boss; Some of us got single rooms, it's our turn to be cross. But six of us had fu n last night; the Statt: found out, O h gosh! Muc h slushing in the mush. Muc h slushing in the mush N o wonder! Snow was seen at three o clock! Much slushing in the mush ^ Th e latest ill's called "water-in-the-sock ; W e saw Miss Betty Jackson drive off early in

She bumped into a great big tree which fell across the way, W e all used up our calories while pushing it away: Much slushing in the mush

Much slushing in the mush, Wha t marvellous Staff—such powers of con centration; Much slushing in the mush, But what a strain—it gave them palpitation: Th e way the prefects have their shower caused us consternation, An d how Miss Jackson bathed the babe—well! what a revelation! But all the game participants received a great ovation, With much slushing in the mush —Som e Pass Sixth Walkers

Camera Club Notes

Th e Camera Club this year has flourished under the enthusiastic guidance of Mr May, fro m Kodak Despite many difficulties, he has come regularly once a month and given us demonstra tions of developing and other processes, and also helped us with "tips" for taking photos H e in spired us to do some tinting of photos, and sev eral members have experimented with enlarging

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins HOCKE Y TEA M

Back Row, L to R.: Valma Dolan, Marjorie Davies, Laelia Burke, Margot Gibbs, Kathleen Hulme , Margaret McLean

Front Row: Berice Greenwood, Phillipa Balfe, Janet Edwards, Merle James, Barbara Nixon

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins

ATHLETIC S TEA M

Standing, L to R.: Janet Edwards, Beverley Slade, Marjorie Davies, Judith Denney, Fay Phillips

Sitting: Pauline Brown, Janet Salmond, Diana Dufty

As a conclusion to our year's work we are holding a photograph competition, the entry money of which will go towards buying new equipment.

In closing we would like to thank Mr Seymour and Mr McKnight for the help they have given us in our meetings and experiments

—V.H

foyer of the National Library in November, and will then be sent to the seat of the Alliance Francaise in Paris

Altogether, this has been a very interesting year and one which has offered many pleasures to the students of one of the loveliest languages in the world T o Miss Dahle and to Mademoiselle Brac quart we would like to offer our sincere thanks for the kind help and guidance they have given us, in and out of school-time

—R.L.

Alliance Francaise Examination Results Dictation:

Grade I.—'1st Honourable Mention: Dorothy Alexander and Dorothy Steer 2nd Honourable Mention: Jennifer Harding Honourable Men tions: Jean Webster, Kerry Pearce, Valerie Bec kett, Lesley Told, De.dre Fuller, Anne Grunden, Frances McCarthy

Grade II.—Honourable Mentions: Laelia Burke, Joan Wi'son, Barbara Paton, Pat Stocker, Rose mary Nye, Sonia Cartwright Grade III.—Honourable Mention: Susan Oddie

Reading and Conversation: i

Grade I.—Honourable Mentions: Jennifer Har ding, Dorothy Steer, Lesley Told, Kerry Pearce, Dorothy Alexander, Jean Webster.

Poetry:

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—Ra e Lechte, Krome, H VI.B , 17 years

The winning entry for the Camera Club photograph competition

French Club Notes

The first French party this year was held at M.L.C. where we were honoured by the presence of Professor Chisholm, of the University of Mel bourne, and Madame Cockerton, Secretary-Gen eral of the Alliance Francaise of Victoria. Two French games were played, amid f altering sentences and laughter, then Professor Chisholm gave a critical and very illuminating talk on the poems prescribed for Matriculation, followed by the reading of those poems by Madame Cockerton

A party of M.L.C girls went to the French Drama Festival in which we took no part this year, because of the unfortunate lack of time

In second term, "LAvare, " a French comedy, which the Matriculation students are doing this year, was produced, and most of the Matriculation girls attended this performance, which helped them to enjoy the study of this play

T o celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Victor Hugo, one of the greatest of French authors, a very fine project was contributed by the M.L.C This project will be on exhibition in the

Grade I. 1st Prize: Jennifer Harding 1st Hon ourable Mention: Gracie Barr Honourable Men tions: Deidre Fuller, Dorothy Steer, Lesley Cook, Shirley Shulman, Anne Grunden, Diane Mahem off, Margaret Macfarlane, Valerie Beckett, Kath leen Old, Shirley Elbaum, Jean Webster, Una Swanton, Jennifer Treyvaud, Janet Britten

Grade II.—Honourable Mentions: Brohnwyn Harris, Katharine O'Neill, Ena Smith

Grade III.—1 st Honourable Mentions: Anne Kornan, Dalys Hearn, Patricia MacAllan, Susan Oddie, Margaret Mclnnes.

Grade IV.—Judith Walker (re-examined) 1st Honourable Mentions: Jennifer Robinson, Helen Roberts 2nd Honourable Mention: Jennifer Le vick, Lesley Palmer, Terril Sloss, Margot Pearce, Glenys Bull, Helen Williams, Rosalind Johns, Janine Schubert, Margaret Channon, Janice Lacy, Rosemary Boyle, Jill Martin, Celia Coffey, Rose mary Balmer.

German Club Notes

The German Club has attended many enjoyable functions this year, and the first of these was a German afternoon at P.L.C in May, at which Mr Wiemann, M.A., Senior Lecturer in German at the University of Melbourne, was the guest speaker His subject was "Minna von Barnhelm" which is the prescribed Matriculation play, and the lecture proved most beneficial to those who attended

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At the end of first term, the Leaving and Matriculation classes, accompanied by Mrs Clahr, visited the Public Library in order to see some of the first books printed in German W e also saw samples of German art and some beautiful pieces of pottery made in Dresden

The performance of "Minna von Barnhelm" by» the German students of the Sydney University proved both beneficial and interesting to the Mat riculation girls who attended In September, we had the opportunity of seeing "Jedermann," a play written by Hugo von Hofmannsthal, based on the old English morality play, "Everyman."

This year, the German folk-song evening, ar ranged by the University students, was held at Wesley College, and was, as usual, greatly appre ciated by those who attended The enjoyment was heightened by the inclusion for the first time of a German clap dance, performed by some of the students

At the end of second term, senior Lauriston German students entertained guests with German

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Library Notes

A book is like a garden carried in the pocket." —Chinese Proverb

This year has been a very happy and successful one for the Walton Library Many girls have made use of the facilities the library offers, and borrowing, both of fiction and reference books, has increased

At the beginning of second term, we welcomed Mrs Coulson, who has taken the place of Mrs Taylor as School Librarian, and who for the past six months has had the task of supervising the library The Committee would like to thank her for the helpful advice she has given us since her arrival

The library has received some very fine gifts during the last six months, these being: "Th e World's Greatest Paintings," in three volumes, from Margaret Macfarlane; "Latrobe Valley De velopment," from the State Electricity Commis sion; "Pakistan, Your Sister Dominion," and "Youn g Pakistan" from the High Commissioner for Pakistan; "Partners, the U.N. and Youth"; "Th e Heavenly Tenants" and a number of pamphlets from the United States Information

folk-songs, orchestral pieces and amusing sketches, and the evening proved most enjoyable

The results of the Goethe Prize Competitions this year were particularly gratifying, as we had representatives in each section

The results were as follows: Intermediate Section.—-2nd Prize: Eva Spitz

Leaving Section.—3rd Prize: Barbara Landells Honourable Mention: Judith Crook.

Matriculation.—1st Prize Jennifer Treyvaud 4th Prize: Dorothy Steer Honourable Mentions: Deidre Fuller, Rachel Lew

Open Section.—Honourable Mentions: An n Carew, Joan Margolis

The German Club would like to thank Mrs Clahr very much for her interest and guidance throughout the year —D.S .

Library; "Great Men of Literature," "Lettering," "Study of Australian Art" and a number of books dealing with contemporary art from Mr W E Huston

During the term we were visited by Miss Kerr, from the Clarendon Presbyterian Girls' School, Ballarat, Miss Robertson, from the Kew Public Library, and students from the Education Faculty of the University, who came to study the system by which the library works

I would like to thank the members of the Committee for the time and work they have given towards making the library a success, and to ex tend very best wishes to next year's Committee

—M.R

Berry House Notes

Enthusiasm and house spirit in Berry House have been high and have resulted in a very suc cessful year At the end of second term,, we were ahead on points, and although Cato are ahead for the year, the final results should be interesting

W e extend our congratulations to the debating team, Valda Heraud, Kath O'Neill, and Margot Rumpf, for their fine performance in winning the Debating Cup

Our sporting results have been excellent; we drew with Fitchett to win the Senior Basketball, and won the Middle Hockey, Middle Tennis and the Junior Basketball. W e were runners up in the Senior Athletic Sports, Senior Hockey, Senior Tennis, and the Lower Middle Athletic and Swim ming Sports.

Our Middles, under the leadership of Lois Jones and Lorraine Coghlan, and the Lower Middles led by Joan Horsfall and Margaret Eddey, show great promise for the future

Berry, although small, has proved the quality of her voice, by winning the Senior Music Contests

under the capable leadership of K O'Neill (con ductor), P Webster and M Meyer (pianists) P Webster and J Ashton are to be congratulated for their work in connection with the special items W e hope the Middles under J Walker (conduc tor), M White and B Kinder (pianists) uphold the standard set by the Seniors

The House congratulates M McLean (Dip A ) for obtaining her hockey colours, L Coghlan her tennis colours and J Edwards her hockey re-date Berry thanks Miss Short, Miss Powell, Miss Cerutty and the Berry members of staff for their con tinued support during the year, also the prefects and associates for maintaining discipline

Lynette and Janet wish to thank all the members of the House for their loyal support throughout the year and to extend their best wishes to the Berry girls of next year and the future —L.H

Cato House Notes

This year the house spirit shown by nearly all Cato girls has been even more marked than usual, and it was in this house spirit that all who worked actively for Cato found the incentive to give of their best

W e were fortunate in having Judith Coleman and Alison O'Grady to lead our sporting teams on to the field, and proof of their leadership will be found in Cato's sporting results W e won the Senior Swimming Sports in First Term, carried off the Proficiency Cup at the Athletic Sports, won the tennis competitions, and did well at baseball, basketball, hockey and cricket The Middles, led by Paddy Dixson and Jill Evans, contributed greatly to Cato's points, while the Lower Middles, led by Lenore Barnes and Edith Hatt, "boosted'' out" total greatly, especially by winning the Lower Middle Swimming Sports in Third Term The perseverance and encouragement shown by our life-saving representative, Shirley Merrylees, also bore fruit W e congratulate those Cato girls who were awarded their colours

Our thanks are due to Margaret Macfar'ane for her very able leadership of Cato's debating team, which in First Term was successful in proving "That import cuts would ultimately benefit Aus tralian trade," and which in Third Term made a valiant, but unsuccessful attempt to prove "That government control of uranium was in the best interests of the community." W e congratulate the Berry speakers on their fifte debating, but we venture to hope that next year Cato's team will win the Debating Cup

Cato came third in the Senior School Chora! Contests held at the end of Second Term Our thanks are due to Lesley Cook for her vigorous and expressive conducting, to Diana Dufty and -Beverley Probert for their capable accompanying and to all Cato House members who sang so beautifully W e must also thank Paddy Dixson, who conducted, and Barbara Armstrong, who played for Cato in the Middle School Choral Contests

W e would like to express our thanks to our House Mistresses in all sections for their help and encouragement W e look forward to welcoming back Miss Horsman, extracts from whose interest ing letters were read in House Assemblies

Fitchett House Notes

Fitchett commenced this year's activities in a really promising way W e emerged victorious from the Senior and Lower Middle School Athletic Sports, and also from the Senior Baseball matches However, our progress was not as speedy in water as on land and we did not gain a place in the Swimming Sports At the end of First Term, how ever, we were leading in House points

Second Term was not quite so successful Our voices must have suffered a reaction from the lusty support given to our teams, for in spite of the hard work and enthusiasm of Louise Gault and Denise Lear we came fourth in Choral Contests W e lost to Berry in the Debate, but managed to be equal first in the Senior Basketball Contests At the end of Second Term our position had dropped to third This last term has been a busy one The cricket resu'ts have not yet been finalised, but we came third in the Lower Middle School Swimming Sports W e were very pleased with our Middle School Choir who, under the leadership of Janice Beilby and Jane Elton, won the Middle School Choral Contests This year Middle School, led by Barbara Wall and Judy Roe, and Lower Middle School, with Margaret Eason and Dorothea Cook, have formed a valuable part of the House

W e sincerely thank Miss Betts, Miss Wilson and all House Mistresses for their invaluable help and interest throughout the year. W e also thank Pauline Brown, our Sports Captain, for her energy and efficiency in leading our teams, and the Pre fects and Associate Prefects who have been so helpful in all House matters Our congratulations go to all girls who won their School Colours

W e congratulate the other Houses on their vic tories and we feel that whatever the final results may be, this year has been a good one Thank you very much all House members for your loyal sup port to Fitchett

—K.A.P

Krome House Notes

This year Krome has not made any great achievements, but the enthusiasm of past years has been continued and the House has worked happily together

Regarding sporting activities, Krome won the Middle Baseball and Senior Hockey, came second in the Senior Swimming Sports, Middle Hockey, Middle Basketball and equal second in the Senior Basketball, which is a creditable total result

In the Senior Choral Competitions at the Mal vern Town Hall, Krome came second Sincere thanks are due to Pamela Greenall and Beth Dewer for accompanying; also to the choir for working and singing so enthusiastically W e congratulate Berry on its fine performance In the Middle

Choral Competitions, Krome came third Thanks are due to Adrienne Wait for conducting and to Davida Switson for accompanying; our congratu lations are extended to Fitchett in coming first.

The Debating team, Anne Williams, Gael Sage, led by Kaye Old, debated well but lost to Cato

We congratulate the girls in Krome who won their colours and wish them luck in their future sporting activities

Our sincere thanks are extended to Anne for guiding our sporting activities, and to our Middle and Lower Middle leaders—Judith C Jackson, Lynette Shattock .and Janice McCormack and Diane Cornish respective'y Throughout the year, Krome has been very grateful for the help and guidance received from our House Mistresses, especially Miss Kellaway, and to the House Prefects and probationers who have helped to make this year a very happy one

Boarders' Notes

—E.P.S

This year seems to have been very full of musi cal activities in which the Boarders have taken an active part W e have attended the Celebrity Con certs, the Methodist Hymn Festival, and the vari ous functions of the school

W e were sorry to see Miss Jeffrey and Miss Throves leave in Term II, but were pleased to welcome Miss Powell and Miss Dan:el Miss Powell has given us two film evenings and the President and Secretary of the New Zealand Conference also showed us some beautiful films of their coun try.

In Term II there were Boarders' Basketball and Tennis teams which played matches against school and form teams, all of which were accom panied by lusty barracking W e had a most en joyable afternoon with P.L.C Boarders although everyone was covered with mud by the end of it O n Saturday afternoons we have matches in Houses and sometimes swimming sports On 25 th October, fifty Boarders went over to Elsternwick, where we intended to play Softball, and basket ball The moment we arrived there, however, it began to pour with rain, so we had extremely strenuous square dancing in the gym instead After a delicious but rapid'y disappearing after noon tea, the weather had cleared enough for sport which we played for the rest of the afternoon til! returning to school

W e had our annual party with the Wesley Boarders on 11th October which turned out to be a great success despite the difference in numbers W e divided into two groups in the Music Hall and gym for games and then met for supper to gether in the Dining Hall Everyone enjoyed de corating and helping a litt'e with the supper almost as much as the party itself

In closing, we would like to thank Miss Ball and members of the resident staff, and also the domestic staff, for making this year such an enjoy able one

—L.G.

school As usual, there was great anxiety as 20th June approached but, as usual, everything pro ceeded smoothly

When the great day at last arrived, we all wished each other "Happy Birthday" at least a dozen times, and sang to Miss Ball after break fast The showers and irons were in constant use after school until at 5.20 we were ready to sing to the Mistresses in our wings After a great noise of singing, the posies were presented and then we all went down to tea

Outside the Dining Hall before the doors were opened, everyone was talking or peering in to see what lay ahead Five rather nervous little Boarders were practising presenting their posies to the offi cial party (At the last minute they were francti cally looking around for pins.)

At our Birthday Tea, food rapidly disappeared on all sides. The highlight of the meal was, of course, the three decker birthday cake. While this was being cut the telegrams were read out, with the old favourite first, of course.

After tea the atmosphere was completely differ ent. Good clothes were taken off and pirates, schoolboys or cavaliers could be seen around the corridors calling out for "make-up" or moustaches. Some just threw a coat on and went down to the front gate in the drizzling rain to meet their guests.

Then, the concert A small chamber music group opened the evening with the National An them and a short item The West Wing Seniors then appeared to be in a mix-up with initials in "All on a Summer's Day." The Juniors of the same Wing followed with an operetta, in which we d:scovere<d that certain voicyc could be most melodious The disciplined marching of the sol diers was also impressive Half of Upper Tower presented "The Bathroom Door " while the other half gave an attractive dance which they had composed themselves "Make-Believe," performed by Lower Tower, showed us two little school child ren, carried in their imagination to an is'and of pirates and dusky maidens, where teaching was punishable by death Quite as a contrast, but as a fitting ending, East Wing gave "The Gondoliers" memorable for the Duke's dropping hanky and the touching love scenes

After yet another famous Birthday Night sup per, plenty of talk and laughter, speeches, good byes and clearing up, we all dropped off to sleep, tired but happy

—L.G

In Memoriam—W M Hughes

PRIME MINISTER DISTRIBUTE S PRIZES

Boarders' Birthday Night.

Every night after tea for the first three weeks of Second Term, Boarders were practising either singing, acting or dancing in various parts of the

"The weather on the evening of 'Speech Night,' 11th December, 1916, was cold, boisterous, and very wet, but in spite of this the Town Hall was crowded, and the enthusiasm culminated in the reception given to the Prime Minister, Mr. W . M. Hughes, who gave some earnest advice to the girls before distributing the prizes."

March, 1917

The activities of the Music School have again this year been many and varied

Many girls have had the opportunity of attend ing the Celebrity Concerts and hearing the orchestra under various notable conductors—Juan Castro and Tibor Paul, for example—or artists, such as Michael Rabin, Dorothy Maynor and Elena Nickolaida

On 26th June, in the Malvern Town Hall many school, M.L.C included, in this district, contri buted choral and instrumental items for the V.S.M.A Festival The annual Chamber Music Festival was held on 4th July in the British Music Society rooms W e contributed to the programme a double violin concerto, clarinet duo and three items by the Madrigal group

On 7th Ju'y, the School Choir assisted the Methodist Youth Department, by contributing to a Festival Programme arranged in the Melbourne Town Hall, at which Youth Groups and Choirs from Ballarat, Geelong, Bendigo and Melbourne contributed.

The Senior School Music Recital on 25th July upheld its usual high standard The programme was varied and the Lullaby and the two clarinet original compositions were especially interesting

"Ruth helps the school, and the school helps Ruth," said one newspaper of the concert which Ruth Price, an old girl and pianist gave in the Me'bourne Town Hall on 28th July in aid of the New Assembly Hall Fund. The School Choir as sisted with the programme and everyone said the evening was a wonderful success; many dis tinguished musicians, including Sir Bernard Heinze were in the audience. Mrs. Chambers kindly ar ranged all the booking, and financially the even ing was a success—a total of £320 was raised

1st August brought the V.S.M.A Orchestral Festival held in Melba Hall at the University Con servatorium There was an element of anxiety among the M.L.C players, when their conductor failed to appear at the appointed time However, he arrived eventually, and they were able to play, but the programme had to be altered slightly It was thrilling at the end of the evening for the three hundred players from all Melbourne schools to perform their three prepared works under the baton of Mr Juan Castro

One Chamber Music Group and the Madrigal Singers were recorded for the Education Week broadcasts in August by the A.B.C.

On the afternoon of 26th August, the Junior School, under the direction of Miss Alison Hall,

presented a pageant, "The Seasons," with music for the parents of the little ones. The programme was thoroughly enjoyed.

And yet another Festival . . . The Senior School House Music Festival this year was held in the Malvern Town Ha'l on 26th August in the even ing and raised £70 for our New Assembly Hall Appeal W e were pleased for the first time to have our parents present at this function, and also we hope our Elsternwick sisters enjoyed, the even ing The results were as follows: Berry, 417i ; Krome, 406; Cato, 3961; Fitchett, 394|

The Wesley Hymn Festival held in Exhibition Bui'ding on 21st August was attended by a large number of M.L.C. girls and staff. Those who at tended were convinced that "meet and right it is to sing in every time and place ."; they felt the evening was an inspiration, and the hope that this would be an annual event was expressed

At the farewell of Sir Bernard and Lady Heinze at the University, prior to their departure for Europe and America on 17th September, the Madrigal Singers were honoured by being asked to provide the programme They had difficulty in preparation, but with a few practices during the holidays, they did their best and thoroughly en joyed the evening It was a very great honour to have Madame Bascourret de Gueraldi from Paris, and her gifted daughter, in the audience

As usual on Back to School Day for O' d Col legians, a musical and speech programme was given which was most entertaining

On 24th October the Madrigal girls provided part of the programme for the Assistant Mis tresses' Association even'ng, held at M.L.C Mr Mack Jost and Mr Paul McDermott also pro vided delightful items

There was the usual large number of candi dates for both practical and theoretical examina tions this year and the results were gratifying

The Middle School House Music Contest was held on 30th October Much promise was shown by the girls in this part of the school Dr Floyd adjudicated as usual and the results this time were: Fitchett, Berry, Krome, Cato

This year the Middle and Lower School Recital was held on the evening of 7th November, so that parents might attend Much promising talent was forthcoming

The Midd'e School Choir and Intermediate Musical Appreciation Classes under the direction of Mrs Kelson, prepared the musical side of a "Festival of Christmas" which was produced by Mr Seymour This was held in the Independent Church, Collins Street, on 28th November, and was open to the public

Several members of the School Orchestra are going to the music camp at Geelong Grammar during the Christmas vacation Some of our staff from the Music School will be tutors again This is perhaps a suitable time to urge girls to take up some kind of orchestral instrument It is such fun to play in the School Orchestra and Mr McDermott always gives newcomers a warm wel come

"There is sweet music here that softer falls Than petals from blown roses on the grass" —Tennyson

We are sorry to say goodbye to some of our members of staff, who are leaving for Overseas and further experience. Miss Doris Slatter (piano) is going to England, Miss Flora Mclndoe (singing) is leaving for Canada, before the end of term. Her work is being taken over by Miss Neva Start, Mus.Bac., who has just returned from two years of further experience overseas. We are pleased to welcome her back as a member of staff again. We hope to have Miss Winifred Mitchell, Mus.Bac. again with us next year. She too, has had two years overseas and will take up her work again with piano, theory, harmony and counter point News has just come to hand that Mrs Kelson will not be returning to M.L.C., as she is to be married early in the new year We extend to her and all the other members of staff our good wishes, and are sorry they will not be with us in 1953

In closing we would like to thank Miss Flockart and all the members of the music staff for all the help they have given in guiding our musical acti vities during the year. We would like to wish every one of them a happy and restful holiday.

—L.D.G. and L.E.A.

Music Examination Results

Piano

Grade VII.—Honours: Pamela Greenall, Fran ces McCarthy. Credit: Denise Lear, Barbara Gough. Pass: Nola Thomas.

Grade VI.—Honours: Glenis Granger, Beverly Smith, Elizabeth Duncan, Jane Elton, Judith Walker Credit: Janice Zimmermann, Janice Beilby, Barbara Wenborn, Margaret A Martin Pass: Jocelyn Curnow

Grade V.—Honours: Carmel Gottlieb, Joyce Haggar, Margaret Adamson, Wendy Orton, Mar garet Scott. Credit: Margaret Harris, Paddy Dix son, Helen Lester, Davida Switson, Margaret Hirons, Elizabeth Milnes, Joan Corbett. Pass: Mar garet Butlin, Shir.'ey Peake, Marilyn Percy, Elaine Schuch, Eulalie Hepburn, Doreen Millikan, Kay Phipps, Wendy Parkes, Robin Parkes, Anne Paton, Judith Vertigan, Marjorie Burns, Jean Leggo, Joan Lade, Barbara Marshman, Margaret White, Helen Purves, Dione Schultze.

Grade IV.—Honours: Judith Macdonald, Pamela Webster. Credit: Leonie Day, Jennith Smith, Janice DeLacy, Wendy Renkin, Marli Albiston, Glenis Griffiths, Lois Becroft, Margaret Colbert, Myra Langford, Pamela Holland, Eliza beth Ralton, Isabella Rowland, Carol Brewer, Patricia Hand. Pass: Felicity Field, Margaret Lid gett, Isobel Parry, Bernice Heffernan, Judith Webb, Annette Smith, Wendy Wellard, Nola Peddle, Barbara Shaw.

Grade III.—Honours: June Broadbent, Vio'a Tsiang, Ruth Arnold. Credit: Ruth Harvey, Lynne Courtier, Berice Callander, Elsa Hepburn, Dorothy Jones, Lynette Macleod, Stephanie Tasker, Maroa Schuch, Jill Carter, Kay Hewitt. Pass: Valerie Hewitt, Elizabeth Lade, Edith Hatt, Margaret Langstreth.

Grade II.—Honours: Janice Hughes, Judith Knell, Pamela Woolf, Nola Louey Yen, Janet Kirton. Credit: Valerie Holm, Ann Simmons, Margot Lloyd, Nancy Chapman, Gillian Davies, Jill Price. Pass: Airdrie Hutton, Barbara Dipro.se, Margaret Eddy.

Grade I.—J-Ionours: Janice Martin, Rosalie Adams, Pauline Morgan, Margaret Ralton Credit: Dorothy Palmer, Lana Gottlieb, Gail Tay lor, Diana Schultze, Margery Davies, Pixie Dixon, Elisbeth Jaissle, Barbara Lawrence Pass: Judith Cockram, Angela Layh

Preliminary. Credit: Shona Phillips, Judith Plummer, Thalia Rist, Helen McQueen, Enid Sommerfeld, Annette Meller Pass: Janice Cock ram

Violin

Grade VII.—Honours: Gretta Bull. Credit: Patricia Elliott Grade IV.—Credit: Elizabeth Sampson.

Flute

Grade VI.—Credit: Bernice Hargrave Grade V.—Credit: Joan Corbett Grade IV.—Credit: Alwyn Jone.

Clarinet

Grade VI.—Honours: Pamela Webster

Theory

Grade VI.—Honours: Pamela Webster. Credit: Katharine O'Neill. Pass: Pamela Greenall. Grade V.—Honours: Frances McCarthy.

Grade IV.—Honours: Margaret Scott, Beverley Price, Beverley Smith. Credit: Margaret Yeo, Wendy Orton, Glenis Granger, Elizabeth Dun can, Jean Leggo, Margaret A. Martin. Pass: Al wln Jones, Janice Zimmermann, Joan Lade, Eril Hutton, Judith Vertigan, Gretta Bull, Joan Cor bett.

Grade III.—Honours: Margaret Adamson, Bernice Hargrave, Anne Paton, Helen Purves, Shirley Peake, Barbara Marshman Credit: Mar garet Hirons, Pamela Holland, Isobel Parry, Dione Schultze, Jennifer Hosken, Marilyn Percy, Steph anie Tasker Pass: Wendy Renkin, Paddy Dixson, Margaret Lidgett, Davida Switson, Janice Beilby, Joyce Haggar, Nola Peddle

Grade II.—Honours: Mary Hansford, Judith Walker, Rosalind Johns, Barbara Diprose, Carmel Gottlieb, Jocelyn Cornell. Credit: Leonie Day, Patricia Waycott, Elaine Carter, Judith Webb.

Grade I.—Honours: Lynette Tocknell, Valerie Holm, Lynette MacLeod, Anne Simmons, Viola Tsiang, Josephine Browning, Elsa Hepburn, June Broadbent, Joy Webb, Mar'i Albiston, Elizabeth Sampson, Shirley Wellard. Joan Kniese.

Musical Perception

Grade VIII.—Pass: Barbara Gough. Grade V.—Credit: Helen Lester, Bernice Heff ernan. Pass: Margaret Colbert, Wendy Parkes, Denise Lear, Nola Thomas, Eulalie Hepburn, Doreen Millikan, Adrienne Wait.

Grade III.—Honours: Jennith Smith, Mar garet White, Robin Parkes, Elizabeth Ralton Credit: Annette Smith, Elizabeth Milnes, T. M. Rowland

Grade II.—Honours: P. T. Hand. Credit: Wendy Wellard

Art of Speech' Notes

Being able to speak well is an asset any con scientious girl can have; and the school has shown its desire to achieve this aim by the interest shown in Art of Speech this year

Miss O'Keefe was again adjudicator for the Art of Speech Scholarships at the beginning of the year The scholarships were awarded to Lesley Told, Alison Benjamin, Helen Dodgshun, Alison Jones and Anne Thwaites These girls are grate ful to the Parents' Association and the Dramatic Society

At the service for Anzac Day, Lesley and Alison gave an interesting reading from John Masefield s fine epic, "Gallipoli."

The reading at the School Service is always an impressive part. This high standard was maintained by Lesley Told, Beverley Sharman, Louise Gault, Jennifer Harding and Marjorie Davies, who spoke the Old Testament lesson and Alison Benjamin, who gave a reading from the Book of Revelation

At the end of term S.M.C service, a group of girls read several sections of a poem called The Witnesses." The poems written in a simple sin cere style by Clive Sansom seek to give a composite portrait by showing the effect produced by Christ's life on the people who came in contact with Him.

A delightful recitation "Th e Lord Chancellor's Song," from "Iolanthe," was given by a group of girls at Back to School Day The two senior scholarship winners also contributed to the pro gramme

This year we welcomed Miss Illingworth back from her trip abroad and after Second Term, Mrs Leith, a new member of the Art of Speech staff

The excellent work done by Miss Dwyer and her staff has been shown in the active part taken by the Speech Department in the life of the school this year, and also by the results of the A.M.E.B Speech Examinations (results below) Our sincere thanks are offered to Miss Dwyer and her staff for all they have done for the school

Art of Speech Examination Results

Preliminary.—Credit: Desma Crane Pass: Feli city Blandford

First Grade.—Honours: Janice Luke, Valerie Cordner, Lynn Phillips Credit: June Bassett, Glenys Lord, Diane Humphrey, Margaret Eddey, Deanna Dabscheck Pass: Shirley Karp, Vivienne Wajsbrem, Barbara Armstrong

Second Grade.—Credit: Helen Carthew, Alison Jones

Third Grade.—Honours: Alison Benjamin. Credit: Helen Dodgshun, Janice Horley.

Fourth Grade.—Practical: Honours: Lesley Told. Theory: Honours: Lesley Told.

Dramatic Notes

After a year of interesting dramatic work, we budding actresses find ourselves very versatile, hav ing mimed, read, declaimed, and imagined our selves as every conceivable type of person from queens to burglars W e have even found that some of our members can portray certain animals most realistically

Acting destroys self-consciousness and, having grown used to performing before other girls, we no longer feel nervous, and can enjoy this relaxa tion from school work W e learn stage craft, the control of body and mind, and how to use our imaginations and to express ourselves more freely

Despite the disappointment over the abandon ment of the school play, "Jane Eyre," owing to ill-health among the cast, we are still glad we attempted it as the work and practice it involved provided invaluable experience for all concerned T o Miss Dwyer, who worked tirelessly during the preparation for the play we are deeply indebted, and also we wish to thank her for her instruction and advice throughout the year

As well as the Senior Dramatic group there are several others with members from the Lower Threes upwards, so the school is as - ' of fine actresses in the future

W e wish next year's "Dramatic" g::' success, and hope that, with many new members, they will find as much enjoyment as we have

—J.H

Stop Press!!

NE W ASSEMBLY HALL!! !

"1917 has opened splendidly for the M.L.C It gives to us a new Assembly Hall as the school had outgrown its old Assembly Hall Its place has been taken by a new and, beautiful structure The ground-floor is a series of pine Form Rooms, the home of the new Business Department, which is a striking feature in the College of 1917 The upper floor is the Assembly Hall, a noble room twice as big as the present Assembly Hall, with an open woodwork roof, a high dark-wood dado round the whole building, a noble arched window at the eastern end, and perfect arrangements for light ing and ventilation The new Hall—-Fitchett Hall is its name—is fitted up with new furniture, and the electric light, and will lend itself admirably for social gatherings."

MK Athletics Notes

This year the Athletics Team competed in two events—the Inter-school Relay and the House v School Relay—both of which were held at our Annual Sports Day in First Term

W e gained third place in the Inter-school Re lay, with Korowa and M.C.E.G.G.S gaining first and second places respectively.

As the House v School Relay is considered the highlight of the sports, there was great excitement and tension After a very thrilling finish the re sult was declared a "dead heat." Well done, House!

The members of the school team were as follow: J Edwards, J Denney, M Davies, P Brown, D Dufty, B Slade, F Phillips, J Salmond

The House team members were: B Slade, J Denney, D Dufty, J Roe, N Kubeil, E Web ster, J Dew, H English

The school team to compete against Boarders included G. Hansen, L. Taylor, J. Hosking.

The Junior team gained third place in the Junior Inter-school Relay, with, M.C.E.G.G.S and Korowa gaining first and second places respec tively. Despite their defeat, the Juniors are en thusiastic and show great promise for future years

The Junior team members were: E Jackson, N Kubeil, R Nicholls, A Kornan, F Phipps, J Antill, J Dew, A Browne

The teams wish to thank Miss Vaughan for her valuable guidance and training throughout the Athletics season, and we wish the teams of 1953 every success -J.S

Baseball.

As only two members of last year's team re turned, the competition was very keen in regard to the filling of the vacant places in the team

After much practice and consideration, the team finally chosen was: Pitcher: A O'Grady; Catcher J Coleman; 1st base: D Knight; 2nd base: J Gour.'ay; 3rd base: A Walton; short stop: D Switson; L.O.F.: J Salmond; C.O.F.: M Davies R.O.F.: M Anderson Marigold McLean, E Clarke, J Rubenstein, Margaret McLean, (Dip A. ) and B Swann also played

Colours were awarded to J Gourlay, A O'Grady (re-date), J Coleman (re-date)

As the team was comparatively young and com posed mostly of last year's junior team, we did not do as well as we would have liked, but the experience gained should augur well for next year's teams

The Junior teams coached by Miss Connor and Miss Harkness, have done extremely well so far, and many young players have shown promise

W e should also like to thank Miss Perkins for the time and advice she has given to us this year

The results of the matches played this year are:

M.L.C. d. Fintona, 20-1; M.L.C. lost to P.L.C., 21-11; M.L.C. lost to Morongo, 27-17; M.L.C. lost to Hermitage, 12-11; M.L.C. d. P.L.C., 23-3; M.L.C. d. M.C.E.G.G.S., 10-5; M.L.C. d. Lauris ton, 7-4.

In conclusion, we should like to wish the 1953 team the best of luck —J.c

Basketball Notes

This year's basketball team comprised seven new members, and the competition to gain those seven places was very keen

The team finally chosen was Maureen McClel land (G.T.) , Anne Walton (G) , Janet Salmond (A.W.) , Pauline Brown (C) , Janette Gourlay (capt., D.W.) , Diane Knight (D.G.) and Cherril Greenwood (D) .

Mention should also be made of Alison O'Grady and Meryl Dalton who played in several matches

The play of the Juniors this year suggests that next year's team will be just as strong

Congratulations are extended to Pauline Brown, Janet Salmond, Cherril Greenwood, Maureen McClelland and Janette Gourlay, who received their colours.

The results of the matches are as follow:

M.L.C defeated Hermitage, 27-5; P.L.C., 23 10; Lauriston, 19-11; M.C.E.G.G.S., 23-5; Fin tona,.32-12; Clyde, 29-2; and Teachers' Training College, '17-11

In conclusion we would like to thank Miss Perkins and Miss Harkness for their keen interest and for their valuable coaching, which enabled us to be premiers once again

T o the teams of 1953, the very best of luck -J.G

Cricket

The weather was not very kind to the cricket enthusiasts of the school when Third Term com menced In spite of this, the house matches were comp'eted, successfully unearthing many promis ing young players The school team, chosen from the girls participating in the house matches, was: Margaret McLean (Dip A.) , Marigold McLean, J Gourlay, A O'Grady, J Rubenstein, J Watson, D Gribble, J Coleman (wicket keeper), M An derson, J Attree, B Swann, D Switson

W e have played two games so far this term, defeating both Elsternwick M.L.C and MacRob ertson Girls' High School

W e have an advantage over other schools in possessing a turf wicket, and turf practice wickets, and this has done much to promote the interest of girls in cricket.

Another advantage that we have is the fact that Miss Perkins, captain of the Victorian Women's Cricket Team, is coach of the team, and we thank her very much for the coaching and encourage ment she has given both the Junior and Senior teams this year

In cinclusion, we should like to wish the team of 1953 the best of luck —J.C

Hockey Notes

As only three of last year's team returned there was keen competition to fill the remaining places. The team finally chosen was: Goalie, M. McLean (Dip.A.), right back, V. Dolan; left back, M. Davies; right half-back, M Gibbs; centre half back, M James; left half-back, K Hulme; riglit wing, B Greenwood; right inner, B Nixon (vice capt.); centre forward, P Balfe; left inner, J Edwards (capt.); left wing, L Burke

This year much more interest has been shown by the school towards hockey, and we are sure that the keenness of our Junior teams, coached by Miss Vaughan and Miss Hopper, will result in excellent teams for the future

The tremendous enthusiasm shown by the school for two of our matches was perhaps due to the fact that they were played against Scotch and Wesley Colleges A match played between House and School resulted in victory for School, how ever we congratulate the Boarders for their excel lent team

Colours were awarded to M McLean, M James, B. Nixon, P. Balfe, also J. Edwards received a re date

The team would like to thank Miss Kerr for her keen interest, valuable and patient coaching which resulted in us having a successful season

Results of matches: Hermitage d M.L.C., 4-1; Clyde d M.L.C., 3-2; Scotch d M.L.C., 5-1; Wes ley d M.L.C., 4-1; Fintona drew with M.L.C., 3-3 and 4-4; Morongo drew with M.L.C., 1-1; M.C.E.G.G.S drew with M.L.C., 1-1; Korowa drew with M.L.C., 1-1; T.T.C drew with M.L.C., 3-3; M.L.C d Ruyton, 4-1; M.L.C d Tintern, 3-1

—J.F.E

The team this year is young and will provide a very good foundation for future teams.

The players in the team were: Lorraine Cogh lan, Barbara Swann, Janet Miller, Mary Hann (capt.), Pam Levy, Bev Lane, Julie Bissett, Bev Stewart, with Lyn Holt and Janet Green as emergencies

Colours were awarded to Lorraine Coghlan, Barbara Swann, Janet Miller, Bev Lane, and Mary Hann, to whom we offer our congratula tions

Although we were not premiers, we had a very successful year The matches against Morongo and The Hermitage were cancelled, owing to the wet weather Matches were played against M.C.E.G.G.S., P.L.C., Tintern, Carey, Wesley and Toorak Training College

The Second and Junior teams had a very suc cessful year and their play suggests that they will maintain the high standard of the teams in the past

In conclusion, the team wishes to thank Miss Perkins for her valuable advice and encourage ment throughout the year.

T o the teams of 1953, the very best of luck!

—C.M.H

Swimming Notes

Swimming and life saving activities were as suc cessful during 1952 as in other years

M.L.C was again successful in winning the "Wilma Yarborough Lewis Excellence Cup " for the season 1951-52 This cup is awarded to the ladies' club in Victoria with the highest number of points for life saving

There were no swimming or life saving activi ties in Term II, as the pool was not heated

During the first few weeks of Term III the pool was heated, and life saving was again popular W e have hopes of gaining the "Wilma Yar borough Lewis Cup" at the end of the 1952-53 season Because of the large number of girls pre sent each night, it was found necessary to have practice for examinations higher than Intermedi ate on Tuesdays and Fridays; and Resuscitatio i, Elementary and Intermediate practice was held on Wednesdays and Thursdays Miss Vaughan and Miss Hopper instructed us in the various methods of rescue and release A new method of resuscita tion, adopted by the Royal Life Saving Society, is now being taught to us

Tennis Notes

This year only two members of last year's ten nis team were available but the new members settled down quickly and formed a strong team

The swimming sports, held in First and Third Terms, were very successful Congratulations are offered to the winn'ng Houses, and to a!l com petitors W e would also like to thank all the Sports Mistresses and House Representatives for their help in organising swimming and life sav ing activities during the year

—Photo C.-Stuart Tompkins MADRIGA L SINGER S

Back Row, L to R.: Glenis Granger, Joan Corbett, Jeanette Britten, Pamela Sinclair, Valarie Young , Janice Pope, Beverley Smith, Kath O'Neill

Front Row : Pamela Webster, Nancy Vineer, Beverley Probert, Betty Scarlett, Lesley Andrew Belle Rowland, Denise Lear, Wend y Orton

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins

HOUS E AN D SPORT S CAPTAIN S

Back Row, L to R.: Sports Captains: Janet Edwards (Berry), Al.'son O'Grady and Judith Coleman (Cato) , Pauline Brown (Fitchett), Ann e Williams (Krome)

Front Row: Hous e Captains: Lynette Holt (Berry) Dorothy Alexander (Cato) , Kerry Pearce (Fitchett), Betty Scarlett (Krome)

The Teenage Dance

At the Camberwell Town Hall on Friday, 29th August, at 8 p.m., the M.L.C Teenagers' Dance, 1952, in aid of the Nurses' Memorial Fund, had begun.

Over 250 terpsichoreans with their escorts (thanks to Flight Lieutenant Fletcher, of Frog nall) danced merrily and gracefully (we hope) in the presence of Mr and Mrs Lord, Mr and Langstreth, Mr and Mrs Chambers, Miss Dahle, and Mr Edwards, until Mr Sage, Master of Cere

From this dance, the Nurses' Memorial Fund will benefit to the extent of £72, as well as £15 from leis made by the girls

—G.S

Sports Fair

On 18th October, M.L.C was visited by the experts in sport of all kinds It was a real after noon out for all the girls, as there were many at tractions The Junior champions of Victorian tennis gave exhibition matches at the courts dur ing the afternoon and Scotch College Pipe Band provided a colourful scene on the oval with num erous items and exhibitions of Highland Dancing

The gym was used for a great variety of enter tainments, rapidly following on one after the other. There were exhibitions of table tennis, spectacular fencing and Judo, and some really amazing gymnastics by the Old Wesley Collegians' Gymnastic Club. Then, in the swimming pool, water polo was demonstrated, but as the enthusiasm for catching the ball caused the spectators to be soaked, the play developed into a technical pro cedure of keeping the ball out of the water. This was followed by a demonstration of under-water spear-fishing, in which balloons were used instead of fish.

Archery was another attraction on the oval and opportunity was given to hit the bull's eyes. Besides these exhibits there were many sideshows in which, for example, people were given a chance to test the state of their nerves! There was miniature golf on the terraces and there were even "atomic shockers," darts and "Aunt Sallys." The General Science laboratory had projects of various girls on display as an additional attraction Altogether it was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon and our thanks go to Mrs Chambers and all who helped to make it so The proceeds went to the Nurses' Memorial Appeal

—L.G

" A Flower in the Bush is Worth Two in the Hand"

monies, regretfully announced the final dance and the National Anthem at 11.30 p.m

Had the success of this function been visual ised by its organisers, namely Mesdames Chambers and Fox (laurels for inspiring it), Sage and Thomas and their committees, the Royale Ball room might have been engaged! Thanks are also due to all those who so generously gave time, effort and donations for the success of the even ing

The Native Plants Preservation Society of Vic toria would like to remind us of the very serious condition Victorian wild flowers are in. Our population has increased rapidly and as a result our wild flowers have decreased. W e can see in wi'd flower sanctuaries how beautiful our whole bush would be if we were more careful when we picked flowers. Rabbits may be partly the cause of the trouble, but remember next time you see a Spider Orchid, break it off carefully above the roots if you must at all

The Hon Secretary of this Society is Miss W Waddell, 2 Denham Place, Toorak

192 0 'Teenagers

—Ann e Bossence, Pass VI.B , 15 yrs., Berry

"These Old Shades! "

M.L.C girls of the "naughty nineties"!! Here are some extracts from "Th e Blue Bell," "a school magazine, conducted by the students of the Methodist Ladies' College, Hawthorn."

June, 1892

At a College social evening "the main portion of the evening programme was a series of lan tern views The lantern, which belongs to the College, is a magnificent instrument, and the ex hibition of statuary, landscapes and comic scenes could hardly be excelled Views of scenery and historic places of the 'Old Country' served to re mind the young Australian native that the wild beauty of the Yarra and the graceful proportions of the Hawthorn Town Hall were not without their rivals in that far-off litt'e island of the northern seas." By this the "young Australian native" is also reminded that 1870, only twenty two years before the wonders of the magic lantern were described in "Th e Blue Bell," was the first year in which native-born Australians outnum bered immigrants

Matriculation Examination: "Four girls entered for the May examination from the College Misses Lamble, Pittmann, Davidson, and Carter W e congratulate them very heartily on their success."

From a private letter: "Paris is full of sad his toric memories, but London has a deeper sadness —the squalid poverty and moral degradation of a large part of its population"—shades of the In dustrial Revolution

September, 1892

College Items.—"During the past term, the Gymnastic Class has been in the charge of Dr Werner, and has been much enjoyed by all con nected with it Calisthenics and gymnastic exer cises, when properly regulated, are invaluable, and we should like to see many more girls taking them up."

"Th e swimming bath is full once more, and as soon as the weather becomes a !ittle more settled the classes will be formed All who joined them last year thoroughly enjoyed them, and we hope quite a large number of girls, boarders especially, will enter their names."

A picnic to Bayswater.—"We had great fun walking down to the station (Glenferrie). There were such a number of us—twenty-three girls as well as Miss Bath and Miss Waldon. Everyone who met us looked surprised at seeing so many girls, while one man said we quite frightened him."

December, 1892

College News.—"The fourth term is rapidly drawing to a close, and Speech Day is within a week of us The serious work of the year is over —Matriculation and school examinations alike— and tennis tournaments, writing competitions, the

finishing of fancy work, and music practice for Speech Day are filling up the days."

"Always anxious to encourage budding genius, we publish some of the many poetic effusions showered upon us The death of the Laureate (Ten nyson) has awakened the ambitions of our girls 'Couldn't there be a laureatess?' Well, why should there not be? An d why not an Australian? G o on, dear girls, the blessing of 'Blue Bell' is yours."

June, 1894

From "College Influence" "Let us who are on the threshold, so to speak of life's tasks, take courage in our turn and remember that we, too, are sowing for the future, and spreading fur ther the influence of our College."

General Items.—"We are always glad to notice the success of former students, and therefore we have pleasure in printing the following extract from the 'Otago Daily Times':

" 'The Dresden papers of 6th March contain notices of the pianoforte playing of Miss Maud Fitchett at a concert in the Dresden Musenhaus For some time past Miss Fitchett has been pursuing her studies in music at the Royal Conservatorium of Music in that city, where she is a pupil of the celebrated Laura Rappoldi-Kahrer, herself a pupil of Liszt . . . ' "

Fun Nights.—"We have had two very success ful Fun Nights since the last issue of 'Blue Bell.' The first on Friday, 6th April, and the second on Friday, 22nd June On both occasions a pro gramme of music, tableaux, and games, kept us merry for a couple of hours "

"Interspersed through the programme we always have music (vocal and instrumental) and also some merry games 'Musical Chairs' proved most exciting on these two occasions, as we took sides a lively contest between 'Violets' and 'Pansies,' ending in a victory for the former."

Tennis.—"The first tennis match of this year was played on Saturday, 16th inst., between our First Four and the First Four of the Presbyterian Ladies' College The players and the visitors then went into the dining hall, when afternoon tea, which was kindly provided by Mrs Fitchett, was much appreciated, and invigorated the players for the next round During the match both sides played enthusiastically and with spirit All our girls were very delighted, and a hearty round of cheers was given to the P.L.C Four, and to their Four who had played so well and thus kept up the reputation of the College."

An d to conclude, here is an inscription found under a table in Church House:

"Merle Bowring, Janie Butcher—Chums, 1898."

Presentation to Royalty

Whilst my father and I and two friends were' touring Scotland last June, we heard that Queen Elizabeth—the Queen Mother, was to visit Wick, a town on the north-east coast of Scotland, in the County of Caithness, the next day

So we started off early that morning, from Golspy, a smaller town about forty miles further south, and arrived ear'y at Wick

W e had a letter of introduction to the Lady Provost (Mayoress Leith) and she asked us to join the councillors in a welcome to the Queen Mother. I was very excited, but my excitement was beyond all bounds when the Lady Provost mentioned that there were Australians present, and the Queen Mother came over and spoke to us personally She expressed pleasure at meeting Australian visitors so far north in Scotland, and wished us a successful and enjoyable holiday

She also asked us what part of Australia we were from, and whether we were on a business or pleasure trip, and then addressed me, and asked me if I were having a nice time

I was thrilled to meet Her Majesty, and it made it an even more memorable holiday for me

—Catherine R Cook, Hon VI.a, Berry

A First Visit to Canberra

My first visit to our Capital Territory took place during the September holidays, and I think Can berra is a lovely city It is bounded on the south east by the magnificent mountains of the Great Dividing Range. The Molong'o River flows through Canberra, and divides it into the North and South sides. The city was built to a plan; many streets radiate from central points and cross circular roads. The lovely street where many ambassadors live, has an unpleasant name—Mugga Way. There are three compact shopping centres, and shopping is made a pleasure, as bicycle racks, parking areas and sheltered lawns are provided. N o trams hold back the traffic, though buses cause newcomers delay, because these take different routes at differ ent times.

Cotter Dam assures an adequate water supply for the future power of Canberra Its immense

size reminded me of Port Phillip Bay Seventy-one million gallons of water pass over the spillway every minute

Parliament House is an impressive building, and I was surprised to learn that it is only tempor ary The Senate is furnished in red, and the House of Representatives in green The Speaker's Chair was given to Canberra by the mother of parlia ments in England The deep silence in both Houses awed me, but the members are not so quiet when the Houses are sitting, as we well know from the broadcasts The Chambers are copied from those in England, in both color and design The desks are in tiers, and each member has his own seat, with padded upholstery and individual lighting Up stairs in both Houses are galleries for the press and public. Hansard reporters sit at a central table, on which are glasses and water for the mem bers, an hour-glass, the mace, and a box identical to one in England, for carrying important papers.

The Cabinet Room was smaller than I expected. The members sit round a large oval table, in identical, ornate leather chairs, and the only dis tinction between them is that the Prime Minister s chair is larger There are felt-covered sound-proof doors, and no windows, because all conversation is secret There is a device in the ceiling for draw ing out the smoke, and the temperature of the room can be easily controlled

A special event took place while I was in Can berra A copy of the famous Book of KeLs was presented to the government and people of Aus tralia, from the government and people of Ire land The Book of Kells is one of the three great examples of Celtic illumination, and is over a thousand years old The original is kept in Dublin, and a page is turned daily Each day people climb up to see it, and they can be justly proud to say "W e have seen the Book of Kells." It is written in Latin, and tells the Gospel story, with the aid of beautiful illuminated pages. The presented copy is one of the first editions

The ceremony took place in King's Hall, which is a huge foyer in Parliament Hall It is painted white, and contains many paintings of famous men in Australia's political history The table, manu script, seal, and pen which Queen Victoria used,

when she made Australia a Commonwealth, are there in a glass case

At the base of one of the hills is the War Memorial, a huge impressive stone building. In side the main entrance is a large open air pool, and people throw money into this for the Legacy Club. Surrounding the pool are cloisters, off which open large rooms, containing relics and other souvenirs from wars A Japanese submarine, cap tured in Sydney Harbour is there, as well as Kings ford Smith's aeroplane At the northern end is a small chapel, where many people have surely prayed that there shall be no more wars

—Elisabeth

Tweddle, 16 years, P.VI.c, Fitchett

Buckingham Palace Mews.

As you enter the Buckingham Palace Mews, you pass under an archway, off which are the stables Before the war these held over one hundred horses but during the war His Majesty had to dispose of some of them, and there are now on'y about sixty horses left Strange as it may seem, the Wind sor Greys, some of which were a present from Queen Juliana, are less valuable than the bay horses

After passing under the archway, you enter a quadrangle rather like a parade ground On the right are the coach houses containing the State Coach, the State and semi-State Landau and other Royal vehicles

Many of you will remember the photos of the Queen as Princess Elizabeth on her wedding day, but how many of you noticed that she rode in a different coach on her return from Westminster Abbey? She travelled with her father to the wed ding in the Irish State Coach, and returned in the State Landau The Irish State Coach may only be used by the reigning sovereign

The coach was bought in Dublin by Queen Vic toria It was originally built for her use in Dublin only, but she liked it so much that she bought it The coach has gilt filigree on the top, in the centre of which is the crown It is pulled by four grey horses in full State harness

The State Landau is used on all ceremonial oc casions by the great officers of State, and it was in this Landau that the Queen travelled back to Buckingham Palace after her wedding It is a closed-in Landau with the Royal coat of arms on both doors, and on each corner of the roof is a small crown Two bay horses draw the landau; the horses are in three-quarter State harness

Th e riding school, which is situated very close to the stables, is an enclosed stretch of tan. This school was built by Queen Victoria and has a window at one end. It was through this that she watched her children learning to ride. During the war, the Queen and Princess Margaret were taught riding at Windsor. It is also used for training all the horses used in Royal ceremonies. There is always plenty of noise, made mostly by pots and pans, so as te accustom the horses to noise.

In it has been held each year since the war, a Christmas Party for the blind returned service men, with a concert and high tea It was given by the late King and the Queen Mother They and the Princesses would always attend and walk around chatting with the men I have no doubt that the Queen will follow in her mother's and father's footsteps by giving this party again this year

—Helen White, V.a, Fitchett

Le Beau Paris

Leaving behind me the fields of Burgundy, with their waving corn, intermingled with Flemish scar let poppies, I entered Paris

Driving along the crowded boulevards, I saw hundreds of sleek cars slide by, be'ng directed by the efficient "gendarmes," at various congested places

Entering the famous tree-lined avenue of the Champs Elysees, I held my breath at its early Spring beauty At the far end, the Arc de Tri omphe rose in its gracious symmetry into the heavens, glorifying the soldiers with an ever burning flame to remind everyone of the supreme sacrifice paid by these men

At the other end was the Place de la Concorde, where the terrifying "guillotine" once stood, I stopped to think of all the blood that had been shed on that square, which is such a place of beauty to-day

Proceeding through the Tuileries Gardens, I saw many fountains playing their water, caught by the sun which made them shine brilliantly.

Away to the right stood the Eiffel Tower, the famous Paris landmark, from which one could have an excellent view of the city, with its numer our church spires

Notre Dame Cathedral was a prominent feature with its secure buttresses and beautifully designed towers I think it is one of the most beautiful cathedrals I have ever seen The exquisite work of the interior is something which I will never forget

I entered the Rue de Rivoli, a great shopping centre of Paris, and then went into the Louvre This great art gallery is in a fashionable part of the city where the French mademoiselles looked chic in their Spring fashions The Rue de la Paix, one of the most exclusive streets, "vas crowded with shoppers, gazing wistfully into the shop win dows of the shops

Then along the banks of the River Seine, the water held the reflection of Notre Dame Cathedral and people were sauntering along in the warm sunshine, pausing to watch a fisherman, or an artist painting, or just to sit on park benches and gaze at the busy Paris life going by

Travelling up to the Sacre-Coeur Church on the hill, I thought the view of Paris was magnifi cent with the River Seine lazily flowing under the

bridges, and the Paris Opera House where many famous people were to be heard singing every night

Paris is a place that one can never forget; all memories of her beauty are cherished by all who visit this city

—Marie Thomas, 15 years, V.e, Fitchett

John Peel's Country

During a drive, our Uncle Frank took my sister, mother, aunt and me to Carlisle The two most interesting parts we saw were the Lake District and Troutbeck The Lake District is by the famous mountains situated off the Pennine Chain

It had been snowing earlier and the mountain tops were white The sun came out, glistening on the snowy summits and the trees near us sparkled and shimmered, looking like a fairy wonderland

The lakes were lovely too, with their depth of blue. The crocuses by the side of the lapping waters were gay with their white, orange, yellow and purple colours. The daffodils were not out then, but the crocuses made up for them. Most people like the lakes best but I liked the moun tains because they were so majestic and calm es pecial'y from a distance

Then we went to Troutbeck, where John Peel lived and was buried O n the way we saw all the wide fields where he probably hunted "with his horn and his hounds in the morning." W e stopped at a little church and saw his grave It was a plain, flat stone with his name and those of several other Peels inscribed on it, but on the corner in low relief was carved a hunting horn The song had made him immortal, sung by people all over the world, but his grave was in a quiet churchyard, where very few see it On either side of the church yard path were dainty snowdrops, looking fresh and new between the age-old tombstones As soon as we had left the place we saw a man leading two hounds It seemed an echo of the days gone by

—Dorothy Davies, 11 years, IH.b, Berry

Nauru Island

Nauru is a small atoll, situated about 26 miles south of the Equator It is 13 miles round, 2i miles wide at the widest part, with a lagoon on the north side of the island There is a flat beach, gradually rising towards the centre of the island, which is where most of the phosphate fields are Phosphate is the chief product of Nauru

The phosphate is mined by the open cut method and is either blasted out from the pinnacles, or taken out with grabs from cable-ways It is then tipped into trucks, which go along a railway, then into a drying shed When the phosphate has been dried and crushed, it goes onto an endless belt, leading to a storage bin When a ship comes to load phosphate, it pours from the bin on to an other endless belt, which carries it along an iron

work arm, which extends out over the holds of ships The phosphate then goes down a chute to to the holds—it is not bagged, but simply bulk handled

There are many beautiful trees on the island—• palms, Tamana wood (a fine knotted wood that polishes beautifully), as well as mango trees, bread fruit, paw-paws and rubber trees

The island is surrounded by a coral reef, 100 yards from the beach Beyond the reef, there is a sudden drop to bottomless depths—no one knows how deep the water is over the reef

Sharks and colourful tropical fish abound in the surrounding ocean Natives do a lot of fishing, and also gather the lovely coral that grows on the edges of the reef

There is an air strip on the island, built by the Japanese, who occupied Nauru during the Second World War The air strip was built by using forced labour.

The address of this tiny island, Nauru, is just "Central Pacific," but the people who live there would not change their isolation for all the bustle of civilised life

—Shirley Merryless, Honour VI.a, and Bar bara Tingman, Dip.A

Christmas Day in Holland

W e were awakened about six o'clock by the sound of bells from many churches which continued to ring

W e began the day with a lovely breakfast of ham, thin slices of cheese, boiled eggs, brown and white bread, apricot jam, plenty of butter, Christ mas bread with fruit and peel, fresh rolls, rusks, oranges and tea

The breakfast table was decorated with white candles in red candlesticks; red ribbon was tied around red azaleas and white hyacinths; and we used pretty serviettes

Our Dutch landlady directed us to the English Reformed Church, the entrance of which is through a narrow passageway It was a surprise to find a large square with old-fashioned Dutch house all around and with the church in the centre

Inside the church was a beautiful Christmas tree, decorated with white candles and silver frost and the children were given gifts Some of the children were dressed in snow suits lined with tartan material

After the service, we went for a trip on a big motor launch along the numerous cana's and out into the bay among the big ships One house fronting a canal had windows that looked blue from the outside, but our guide said that they were white from the inside—the secret of making this special glass has been lost

W e passed along many canals of houses with gay black and red shutters on the windows, and

some of the barges anchored along the canals had small Christmas trees. The guide on the launch described items of interest whilst passing and re peated his descriptions in three languages.

In the afternoon, we went to the City Art Gal lery and saw paintings by many famous Dutch painters, including some by Vermeer, de Hooch, Frans Hals and also the world famous picture called "The Night Watch," a very large painting, about three hundred years old, by Rembrandt. It was set up in the centre of a large room, and there were hardly any other paintings in the room.

—Judy Weetman, 12 years, Lower IV.b, Berry

Advertising in the East

Red paper in China is a symbol of prosperity and because on New Year's Day, parents, relatives and friends give "red packets" to children of their acquaintances, the shopkeepers take this oppor tunity of presenting "red packets" to their fre quent customers These packets do not contain money, but instead the things which the shop keepers sell For instance, the grocer will give cabbages, the butcher will give a "kati" of pork, and the bean-curd maker will present a bottle of his tasty bean-curd to his customers

It seems, as one makes one's way through an Eastern city, that the main concern of everybody is to make things before one's eyes, and sell them when they are made This has the advantages of attracting the attention of curious customers One often sees those umbrellas with their bamboo frames and oiled-paper covers of various colours, but chiefly red, in the process of making This sort of ware must be very profitable to the maker, because however strong and good his umbrellas are, it will not be long before the paper will be torn with rough daily use, and he is sure of an almost endless demand for his goods

In India, the people try to advertise their goods by engaging a snake charmer or conjurer to do tricks to attract the passers-by. In Singapore, ad vertising by quack doctors is a flourishing busi ness at night. At every turn of the road in China town one can see the doctor giving talks on his magnificent medicines. He claims to be able to cure known diseases by his medicines, which are evil smelling liquids in glass bottles. There is a hurri cane lamp by his side to throw light on his goods. The inventions of modern science have even reached the doctors now! They have microphones to announce to the people, and between talks, hit tunes are played, to the obvious enjoyment of their audience

In all Oriental countries the process of "mai mai" is carried on "Mai-mai" is the Eastern sys tem of barter In Western countries, before prices are fixed in the wholesale markets and stock ex changes, there is an assessment of va'ues between wholesale buyers and sellers That being fixed, the retailer has nothing to do but to add his charges for transport, management and free profit But in Eastern retail shops, the reta'ler and whole saler are less distinguishable, and the process of

price adjustment is thus determined by the know ledge and clever argument of the se'ler and buyer in the shop itself. Of course, there is some satis faction in being master of your purchase price. The shopman asks you for 10 dollars for a vase which he would be happy to sell you for 4 dollars If, after a considerable negotiation, you get it for 6 dollars, you feel glad to have gained 4 dollars under the original price, and he is equally glad to obtain 2 dollars hard cash more than it might have been possible to obtain There is much colour and pleasure in this process of mai-mai

The travelling cookshop a'so does a flourishing business at night, especially when the shows are over The owner of the cookshop attracts attention by hitting two specially des'gned sticks together The pleasant "tick-tock" sound of the travelling shop usually brings a smile to the face of one who has just come out of the theatre

Thus we see that in all countries on the face of our earth, publicity is used in commerce But the modes of advertising differ from place to place, and these and the customs of various peoples make travel interesting and educational

—Mary Chan, Pass VI.a

A Canal Trip in Venice

The dusk was falling as we clambered into a large, black gondola, and were rowed gent'y out on to the calm water which lapped at the side of our conveyance as we glided silently out among the boats going about their business on the Main Canal of Venice

Our bronze-skinned gondo'ier wore a straw boater and a white sailor shirt and blue trousers He rowed rhythmically w'th the one long black oar by pacing slowly up and down the tiny covered portion at the stern of our craft

W e passed many ancient palaces which had fallen into disrepair and were overgrown with weeds Outside these lovely examples of archi tecture were tall mooring posts striped with the colours of ancient famil es The most notab'e palace was the world-famous Doge's Palace, which contains the largest room in the world, and it was in excellent repair

The Grand Canal was thronged with all types of craft—gondolas ferrying people across the canal; larger boats carrying cargo; and crowded water-buses

W e passed under the Rialto Bridge which has sleepy shops on either side of the pavement all the way across Shortlv after we turned into what seemed a maze of small canals, bordered on either side by dirty buildings with boats tied at their back-door posts

As we approached corners, the gondolier uttered long, drawn-out melodious cries to warn boats ap proaching in the opposite direction These side canals were very twisting and the water was littered

with all kinds of refuse thrown from the houses which rose on both sides

Soon we emerged onto the Grand Canal again and were told that we had cut off a large curve by going across country Shortly we re-entered the small canals which the soft light of the twilight now made more appealing W e passed the water gate of a glass-blower's establishment where hot looking men could be seen working in the strong glow of furnaces

After a few more drowsy ininutes on the lovely lapping canals, we passed under the beautiful Bridge of Sighs, which is so called, because it was the bridge over which prisoners went to their trials in the Doge's Palace Soon after we arrived back at our starting point and disembarked after a very memorable and beautiful trip on the canals of Venice

—Joa n Weetman, 13 years, IV.a, Berry.

A Visit to Papua

I was born in Papua so last Christmas I con sidered myself very fortunate to be able to visit my birthplace once more

I went by Skymaster and arrived in Port Moresby at 6 a.m From there we boarded the Catalina for Abou Flying above the land it seemed as if we were lpoking down upon an im

mense stretch of lawn, dotted with occasional dolls' houses and minute streams. From Abou the next stage of our journey was undertaken by native canoe and motor boat along the coast.

W e arrived, at last, at my grand-parents' copra plantation and were extremely pleased to be able to go for a swim The water was lovely and warm, but we had to wear rubbed sandals because of the coral

During the weeks on the plantation much of the day was spent watching the work of the natives shelling the coconuts ready to be put in the firehouse to be smoked and turned into copra. Copra is used in the making of margarine, soaps, oils and explosives. The natives rise early and prepare for work. Then there is roll call and the bell for work, they are each given a task. The natives that are the furthest away have the least to do, and as they get closer to the house they have more

Once a week in the afternoon they get their weekly rations that consist of a tin of meat and fish, soap, tobacco, matches, sugar, flour, rice and dried peas They also get new "ramis," but they don't get these very often

At last we boarded the plane and returned home after a very enjoyable holiday

—Sandra Epstein, 11 years, Ill.b, Fitchett

Original Contributions

Senior Section

Communion

Steady, white, obliquely falling, Solid yet filmy like; a band of gauze, One long sunbeam stabbed the soft dimness Through the leaded petals of a wall-locked rose It lay on the curtains, slid down their sleek folds So lustrous and languid like a forest at midnight With the moon on the tree trunks and shadows between

It fell in a pool and broke into spray That lay like the dust from a butterfly's wing On the soft dappled carpet on the grey altar stairs

The cold sun lit the faces of flowers That sprang from a vase of liquid gold, An d mingled with the flimsy flecks of bloom Till each flower stretched like a tethered star Against the shadowed drapes behind

On either side of the Holy Table

Two smooth white candles in golden sticks Burned, each topped with a living flame Amber-hearted, glowed warm in the chill splin tered light

Constant, power-bright, penitent, pure

The Book lay there open with crisp crumbVd page Shadow-barred, marked with a glossy green ribbon, And the light-dimpled paten, the bright full blown chalice Shone in the greyness of the cold Sabbath dawn

Untouched by the sunbeam's insidious streaming, Majestic, in shadow, by shadows defined, Stood the stark slender Cross—central, apart, Framed by light flowers, flanked by slim candles,

It was Strength; it was Passion—the symbol of love

She heard as she knelt there, fairy dust on her hair, The shrill chatter of thrushes in that tapering eaves:

But for this, all was silent; and there was peace in her soul —Jennifer Harding, Honour Vl.a.

St. Helena Church

St Helena is a little church nestling in the quiet hills between Eltham and Greensborough This picturesque little place is held to be the smallest church in Australia It is surrounded by beautiful trees which shelter its small graveyard and shade the church itself Flowers grow pro fusely along the narrow path that leads to the main entrance

The church has stained glass windows depicting some events in the life of Christ, each window be ing dedicated to past members of the congrega tion; there is an organ, and all the other furnish ings that would be found in a city church It is maintained by contributions from any visitors in terested enough to donate a few shillings towards its upkeep Services are held each first and third Sunday in the month, and Sunday school is con ducted each week

St Helena Church is of great historical interest as Anthony Beale, the man who built it, was Napo leon's bursar on the island of St Helena, hence the name The church was originally privately owned by Anthony Beale who built it in memory of his wife who died there Later, he willed St Helena Church to the district •—Margaret Pou'ton, V.b, Berry

Silhouette

I saw them on a winter day when dusk was draw ing nigh,

A row of pointed fir trees etched against a frosty sky,

The evening air was sharp and sweet, and one pale shivering star Reflected to the silent world a message from afar

I saw them tossing in a storm, a windswept sky be hind, \

Their feathered tops Kent low before the rushing of the wind;

Again I saw them one dark morn, grey, shapless in the mist

Which shrouded them in gentle folds as boughs and branches kissed

I saw the morning sky behind flush slowly in the dawn, And stretch their purple shadows out across the dewy lawn, While, silhouettes against the light, they stood out dark and bold

Until the dawn burst into day and crowned them all with gold.

I wandered in the pine grove on a shining Christmas Night, And thought I saw upon each bough a flick'ririg candlelight;

I looked up to the summer sky and gazed witn awe above,

For every tree was set with stars, and with Im mortal Love

—Bernice Carter, Honour VI.b, Fitchett

Gems of Dawn

Diamonds nestle in the grass, Or suspended, hang Sparkling from branches

The pearly sky is streaked with ruby, Slowly melting into delicate Amethyst

The first golden sun's rays Pierce the silvery iciness Of the air

Trees like jet in the half light Gradually merge into a glowing Emerald, At dawn.

—M Gibbs, 16 years, Honour VI.b, Fitchett

Thank You

W e thank You for the wondrous skies, The beauty of the changing trees, The music of the wild bird's cries, Caresses of the summer breeze W e thank Yo u for our troubles, too, Our disappointments—trivial things T o those which once confronted You The perfect joy which giving brings, Perfection in a tiny flower, The grandeur of the sweeping plain, The newness of each waking hour, W e thank You, Lord, for these again.

—Beryl Wild, 14 years, V.a, Cato

"Coral Sea"

Alas! no field of Flanders poppies red Shall serve to mark the bravery of our dead The viewless south-east trade winds fan the wave That hurries o'er the depth that is their grave, Leaving no monument in that wide sea T o tell all men your deads of gallantry Yet, in our hearts we mourn you as our kin Our consort in the freedom we shall win, Than whom no ship has shown more proof by worth T o rank with "Sydney," "Canberra" or "Perth." For when the foe sailed down the Coral Sea, Your splendid airmen fought to make him flee "Lexington" helped to turn him back and foil The Japanese invasion of our soil. Your names shall live forever in our ranks, Ennobled by a grateful nation's thanks.

—Valerie Cordner, V.e, Berry.

Interlude

Ominous Still the clouds continued to release Their ruinous burden—the rain, hail and sleet: Thunder, lightning, horror—would it never cease? This fury that had rent the heavens, and beat Down upon the helpless acres there beneath, Reducing lands, once fertile, to countless feet Of murky water The trees, their twisted forms without a leaf T o cover the bedraggled birds that sought re treat

Within their boughs; the tiny houses, nestling in the sleet

O n yonder hill, seemed to reflect to the outer world

The terror that their inmates felt, as barley, oats and wheat Were swamped, as downward the dark firmament was hurled

Then, quite suddenly, a gleam shot through The inky mass, the banks of cloud

The sun, its shining face still wet with dew, Was seen, and clouds fell back, their forms all cowed

Before this stronger power that lent a brilliant hue T o all the sky; the water sparkled down below, The trees stretched naked limbs transformed anew;

Bright faces peeped through windows framed with snow

The world awoke, to watch this change—the view That could not last, for even now the cloud banks

Threatened to return and shadow o'er the blue, T o blot out the sun and render pain anew

Once more the world is dark: the clouds are denser and the sky is black; A frightened sparrow darts for shelter in a bent, torn gum

The rain comes down in torrents—the thunder growls and lightning seems to crack The menacing crowds of cloud—once more the pain: the world is numb

—Margot Fincher, Pass VI.a, Krome.

Le Beau Reve

Oft while sleeping In the darkness hours, I see a rose

Glowing through the purple Of the deepest shades; Glistening, shining In a shower of dew The velvet depths Of the crimson sheaths, Like loveliness incarnate Are somnolent, alluring

The vision quivers, Shaken by a breath As gentle as a dream

The outline breaks, blurs, Merges into the surrounding eve, Till nought remains But the delicate half-flush Of dawn

—Elizabeth Croydon, 17 years, Pass VI.c, Fitchett

A Visit to Pentridge

A friend of mine, who is a music teacher, was asked to go and p'ay for the girls at Pentridge during some physical fitness exercises which they were being given Unfortunately, she arrived an hour too soon and found herself alone in front of the forbidding portals Screwing up her cour age, she rang a loud clanging peal on the bell and immediately a narrow slit was slid open and a voice asked her business When she explained that she had mistaken the time, she was invited into a glassed-in office, where the gate keeper kept an eye on all who came in or went out Whilst she was waiting for the matron to appear, a piercing siren mounded which preceded the police van full nf prisoners from, the court that had been sitting that day My friend said that then the full horror of being forced to live within these grim walls and turn one's back on the world, was brought home to her, She hung her head, with shame and sor row for these men, manac'ed to each other in pairs

The gate-keeper was sympathetic: "Yo u mustn't be too tender-hearted here, ma'am. Some of these fellows are happier here than out in the world. Some can't go straight and some just don't want to be bothered with earning a decent living." But it didn't help much. Surely a great number were there because of the accident of birth, and had ever had the training to make them honest men.

Later, as she played for the girls, who were looking quite trim in their blouses and shorts, she studied their faces Some were sullen, but mostly they appeared just as any group of girls would look in a class It made her sad to learn that the majority were there for vagrancy and again she thought, couldn't we, the people who have had good homes, have done more to help?

—Christine Holden, Pass Vl.d, Cato.

Alliteration

(or Advice to all Matric girls.)

If, before examination, Yo u lose your power of concentration, And find that cause of great vexation— Then what you need is relaxation; You'll find some day that education Is not alone a presentation Of facts set down with illustration In a text-book-like formation (Often marred by scribbled mutilation, In spite of care in preparation Of the book for publication) ; The result of so much speculation Will only be continuation Of world-wide demoralisation— Or end in your extermination; So save your brain from suffocation Before it reels with coruscation, Or rings with tintinnabulation; Swot will not bring you inspiration, Not even in a French translation, And if your brain's in fermentation, Yo u will not pass Matriculation

If this should lack appreciation, I'll have you know no implication Is meant by this reiteration, For I intend, with application, T o concentrate on cultivation Of mind and brain by observation; And so I hope the duplication Of this, my wisest dumination Will spread cheer and illumination Amon g this present generation

—"Determination," Honour Vl.b

The Kitten

(From the French, by E Rostand.)

He is a black kitten, as cheeky at a page. He often plays upon my table My little play mate Is sometimes sitting, never making the slightest noise; You would think he was a pretty living paper weight

Nothing, not even a hair of his velvet coat does he move Black on a book's white leaf, he is peacefully sleeping, Looking like those pussies that put out their tongues of red cloth: A long time he stays there, sometimes through one eye peeping

When he amuses-Jaimself, I crouch to follow his movements, He is clumsy, yet graceful like a bear's quaint cubs

When I put in front of him a saucer of milk He utters a small sound, and against me he rubs.

At first, with his dainty nose, he sniffs it rather gently, Then with very small licks, soft head near the ground, He laps it up, and as early as then, he is hard at it; Standing near him, I hear, while he drinks, a lapping sound

He drinks, his tail moving without stopping once, He does not lift up his pretty flat nose, and, Till his rough and pink tongue has passed every where,

Nicely cleaning the saucer, he does not stand

Having finished already, he licks for a moment his whiskers, At the same time is heard a soft musical purr; And as he finds that he has made several spots on his coat, He smooths himself anew, and freshens his stained fur.

His yellow and blue eyes are like two agates; He half-closes them, sometimes sniffing with pride; Turns over on his back, having taken his nose in his paws, With the air of a tiger stretching out on his side.

—Sonia Cartwright, Pass VI.c

The Buchan Caves

The discovery of the Buchan Caves was due to the courage and enterprise of a man called Frank Moon who, by fearlessly lowering himself down on a rope through dark crevices on the hillside and swimming along underground streams, made it possible for thousands of tourists to admire the striking formations which have been gradually wrought from the limestone during millions of years of water action and evaporation At one stage, Moon's exit was blocked by a fall of rock and he was trapped alone in the inky blackness for seventeen hours

After the discovery of the caves, a tremendous amount of work had to be done to make them accessible to the publ.-c—blowing out the entrances, making cement paths, and above all, setting up the complete lighting system This is very im portant so that, by placing the lights in the most suitable positions, the visitors can appreciate the full beauty of the natural formations They are seen at their best when covered with moisture, which sparkles and glitters, making the whole cave like a jeweller's window Because of the draught caused by the continual opening of the caves, the water will eventually evaporate, the columns will lose their lustre and new caves will have to be opened

The guide leads the tourist along narrow path ways which are often wire-netting tunnels protect ing the maze of delicate pinnacles and statues from curious fingers. Every now and then he stops to point out, for example, Bambi, the Cameo, or

the Madonna and Child (It takes a great deal of imagination to recognise these figures for one self!) Besides the stalagmites and stalactites, one often comes upon what looks just like a blanket hanging from a rock, usually with a few folds in it, and stripes along the bottom

Most of the formations in the Royal Cave are coloured pale orange by iron oxide, but in the Fairy Cava, the second of the two open for in spection, and the one which I think is the more beautiful, they are a glistening white In the Royal Cave one can see the "Niagara Falls," the "Temple of Venus," and the beautiful "Font of the Gods," a maze of small stalactites and stalagmites ren dered more striking by different lighting effects At one point, one emerges into a huge cavern filled in many places with great piles of rock, and looking down into a deep hole lit with rosy light, and one can easily imagine one is gazing into Dante's Inferno Then, for contrast, you see the pinnarets of the "Eternal City" above The caves are natural'y ventilated and the temperature is constant at fifty-nine degrees, summer and win ter Some of the highlights of the magnificent Fairy Cave are the sparkling crystal altar, above which a frozen waterfall hangs as a curtain, the mystic, shadowy Oriental corner and the glisten ing icicles There is also a realistic beach towel, spotted with sand, a tiny Mickey Mouse, and an angel with folded wings

Dazed and half-bewitched by the perfection of Nature's architecture in the darkness and silence of the subterranean world, one is brought back to reality by the warmth of the sun, the brightness of the sky, or even perhaps, by a kookaburra's laugh The green, undulating hills of Buchan, and the lonely bush where the bell and whip birds cail, keep their secret well, for no one would believe that they are honeycombed by countless miles of fairy caves

—Valerie Beckett, Honour VI.b

Dawn

(Spenserian Stanzas)

The shadows, echoes of the leafy trees, Are now as still and silent as the night, And yet unstirred by wind or gentler breeze, Their stark white branches stretch to leafy height

In eastern skies, the first, faint flush of light Where earth meets sky, heralds the dewy dawn The cold pale lamp of moon—her silvery flight Is hastened by approach of glowing morn; A hush—the fiery sun appears and day is born

Amid the trees—so green and quiet cool, The sparkling water runs, and here or there Is deeper, broader, like some magic pool: An d every morning early, this is where The spirts of the bushland—bird or hare Or rabbit, bandicoot, koala, too—

Come down to drink; and for one moment share The beauty of the golden day so new, The warmth of green and brown beneath a sky of blue

—Lesley Andrew, 16 years, Pass VI.c, Berry

Three Pairs of Eyes

Cool, calm and serene are these, Telling of someone sweet, sincere, With deep and inward honesty, A soul to God so near Wondrous beauty in these eyes, Which gently turn their gaze Upon the rush of daily life An d petty human ways

Soft, and warm, and loving, Deep poo's of brown, this pair, But with a strange vitality One finds not everywhere; Burning, eager, spirit-fed And filled with laughter too, Brimming full of friendliness And zest for life anew

A n Irish pair of eyes are these, I know -not how to tell Of such loveliness as theirs, Although I know them well For as the mighty ocean Mirrors skies above, These eyes feel with one, all one feels Of sorrow or of love.

For warmth and humour gently shine In these loving eyes, Mingled with vitality, Excitement, which denies That life is not worth living— Why ! The world is crowned with skies As blue and clear and beautiful As smiling as those eyes And if I'm not mistaken, I am sure there

gleams

A little dash of madness, as well as quiet dreams And in their vivid blueness Love sparkles, shining free, Embracing all, forgiving all In calm humility —Lynette Hall, 15 years, Pass VI.c

Peace

A gentle breeze stirs softly in the trees, And wafts to me the scent of open flowers; The praise of a bird is the only sound T o break the silence of the early morn

The light shines on the roof-tops, clean and bright ' „ , Th, e white magno'ia flowers gleam soft and pure, As the sun rises from behind the trees: The bustle of the world has not begun, And in the quiet garden there is peace.

—Barbara Landells, Pass VI.c.

The Mallee.

"Sow the seed, and reap the harvest with enduring toil."—Tennyson

A glorious view unfolds itself to a traveller through the Southern Mallee on a sunny summer Jay—acres of golden grain surrounding each home with a few brown paddocks in between to prevent

monotony This scene is the culmination of twelve months of work and worry for the farmer

For months previous to the sowing of the crop the land has been ploughed several times, until the fallow resembles a fresh garden plot Then comes the rain, and later, the actual "cropping from April to June

After that, the farmer has only to watch the crop mature, or fail T o the farmer it mean s wheat production per acre, but to the city dweller it means bread Around the end of September the wheat begins to "ear out," that is, the seeds begin to develop in the heads of wheat If a severe frost occurs at this stage the small grains are likely to shrivel, but if we have a good rain then plenty of sunshine, the heads mature Then gradually with more warmth in the sun's rays, the green stalks turn to yellow

By the end of December, many crops are ready to be harvested Most farmers have had their har vesters or headers completely overhauled, be cause they will be worked unceasingly for the next month—or more

During these busy months the farmer is up with the sun, but does not get to bed until wel l after it Naturally, there is no "forty-hou r week tor him One of the small tasks I used to love was to take the lunch out to the men in the paddock and to have mine out there with them Getting my bare legs scratched by the long dry stubble as 1 walked through it was all in the fun

The wheat yields per acre vary each season, and depend largely on the particular variety ot wheat sown Some paddocks in a good season may y eld ten bags to the acre, but an average crop for a good season is from six to eight bags per acre

The Southern Ma'lea produces much of Vic toria's wheat, and is in the rich wheat belt of Australia The flat, undulating country is dotted here and there with huge silos—"cathedrals of the plain," which are. situated at each railway station.

The farmer's work does not end when he has stripped his wheat, for most of it has to be carted to the nearest silo. Th e old method of lifting the bags of wheat on the the tray of a truck has nearly disappeared. This idea has given way to the new method of bulk-handling. On each truck is a "bu'k-body," and by means of small elevators driven by the truck eng ne the bag of wheat is taken to the top of the body, the wheat tipped in and down comes the bag. All the farmer has to do is to lift the bag of wheat on to the elevator A n average body holds about sixty bags or more^ This method is much quicker and involves much less handling of the wheat When it arrives at the silo, a small hole is opened at the bottom of the "bulk" and the wheat pours out and down through the grating hence into the si'o itself by elevators

Although our silo holds 75,000 bags of wheat, it fills fairly quickly in a good season. The huge bulk-head is then used. This holds 25,000 bags. Wheat is being transported away all the time, but owing to shortage of railway trucks, not quickly enough Then the farmer is put on a quota sys tem—only a certain amount each day

Photo C Stuart Tompkins

BASEBAL L TEA M

Standing, L to R.: Jill Rubenstein, Anne Walton, Davida Switson, Yvonn e Clark, Diane Knight, Margaret Anderson Marigold McLean, Barbara Swann

Sitting: J .incite Gourlay, Alison O'Grady, Judith Coleman (captain), Janet Salmond, Marjorie Davies

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins

BASKET-BAL L TEA M

Left to Right: Anne Walton, Pauline Brown, Cherril Greenwood, Janette Gourlay (captain), Diane Knight, Maureen McLelland, Janet Salmond

The farmer keeps a certa'n amount of wheat to be used for seed wheat. This is sown the next season and has to be pickled or graded. Not until the last bag has been put into the barn can the farmer rest secure after his year's work.

The Mallee is subject to drought at various intervals, so farming in this area is quite uncer tain. We want rain through the first months of the wheat season, but if we have a severe hail storm when the crop is ripe, it would be ruined. During the last few seasons the rain has been com ing when we want it, but will it next season?

—Joan Corbett, Pass VI.b.

Biology

A few misguided people take delight

In bending over rabbits stretching tight, Across wet slabs of cold and greyish stone Exuding forth a fragrance yet unknown

To those except the poor unfortunates, Who day by day, come gathering round the plates, To draw thoracic organs "in situ" Or buccal cavity in ventral view; Who poke the heart to find just wherein is Pulmonary vein, and then arteries

Which lead you to somewhere that you will find Is not the place you really had in mind When looking for the cornea in the ear, It really does not cause surprise to hear That it is in the front part of the eye, Surrounded by choroid or hanging by Suspensory ligaments or conjuctiva It matters little, for you can contrive a Way of changing it before it's gone In practical book to be remarked upon! Of all the subject studied in this college There seems to be no end to this biolog Y. For if it's not genetics or psychology, It's an elementary course in physiology. And to the mistress I do make apology, For lack of science in the phraseology.

—Margaret Inglis, Pass VI.d.

What Do You See?

The boy trailed miserably home from school, that rainy afternoon He saw the grimy factory chimney, belching its black smoke into the rain, he saw the dirty blistered paint peeling from the fences he passed, he heard the harsh cries of a dis contented baby, saw the garbage tins, standing, unemptied, like sentinels at the gates Wearily he slammed his gate, and going inside, announced his return with "No cricket to-night."

The little girl ran home from school that rainy afternoon She saw the golden daffodils, nodding in the rain, she saw wisps of grey smoke curling from the chimney, announcing a cheery fire in side, she saw five sparrows, splashing cheekily in a muddy puddle, she felt the raindrops on her face, and loved it Joyfully running inside, she called, "There is the most beautiful rainbow out side—do come and —Valdlook." a Heraud, Honour Vl.a.

Drought

The sun blazed down on the sleeping world, Sweltering in noonday heat.

The very trees drooped their leaves to the ground, And the brovn, cracked earth at their feet.

A shimmering haze lay over the land, Under the azure sky.

Making the ground quiver and dance, Where the sheep lay, waiting to die.

Merciless, tireless, master of all, Triumphant, the sun held his sway, While the land, parched and burned lay submis sive and silent, Awaiting with hope the new day.

But day turned to night and the darkness to dawn, And over the hills rose the sun. With no hope of relief, the world woke from sleeping, A new day of drought had begun —Valerie Brewer, Dip.A., Cato.

Hopeful

"On the first day of Third Term, I decided I'd be at school as early as possible, so I could 'bag' a good desk for my friends and myself "

No, that doesn't sound very good. Let me see. I might be able to write it in poetry

I thought I'd get up early

The first day of Third Term So that I could be at school The first of all our form . . .

(Oh! why won't "form" rhyme with "term"? I suppose I'd better try again.)

Early first morning

The alarm clock stopped And without its loud warning . . .

(Doesn't sound too good, but still, I might be able to make something of it.)

When I finally woke At twenty to eight, It was no joke When I was so late; To discover my stocking, Which I thought quite whole, Had—oh! most shocking A great big hole . . ."

This is no good. The lines are all wrong—either too long or too short. Oh! what can I do? I've tried both prose and verse and it just won't go right. And, after all, I only want to say that, on the first morning of this term, I (minus report book) walked in the school gate just as the first bell sounded.

—Doreen White, 15 years, V.a, Fitchett.

Our Hats

Our school winter hats are a fascinating topic The many and varied types of hats worn by M.L.C girls provide unceasing interest As I see it, there are six main methods of corrupting this portion of our uniform. (I came to this conclusion after a great deal of research at the day-girls' gate.)

The first is the orthodox method, in which the hat is placed firmly on the head at an angle of approx 40 degrees, the hair being combed smoothly back under it

The second method is to wear the brim of the hat parallel to the ground This is done because:

(1) The wearer has plaits, and for the sake of comfort is forced to wear it in this manner

(2) The hat is too large, or

(3) The owner takes the attitude that what was good enough for Mother is good enough for her

Thirdly, the hat may be worn in the same man ner as those worn by our Asiatic brethren, the Chinese coolies After many years of, faithful ser vice, the hat tends to take the shape of a cone, which enables its owner to suggest exotic fashions Owing to the difficulty of defining exactly where the crown ends and the brim begins, the guiding star may be bound around this conical structure in whatever position is desired The effect can be ever so romantic

The next on my list of styles is rather difficult to describe When approaching a girl who wears her hat in this manner one first sees a great shock of hair followed immediately by a face which is partially hidden by the hair (either because the girls is shy or is ashamed to show her face) Fur ther investigation discloses the hat precariously placed on this ready-made bird's nest Fortunately the hair acts as a wind break and prevents many a catastrophe.

The fifth method is to encourage the brim of the hat into corrugations of varying sizes radi ating out from the crown The number and size of these undulations depends entirely upon the taste of the wearer

The last style of M.L.C hats is the same as the orthodox style with the exception that the hat is one of the new velour models These are really

Parisian, name and all Whether the school's would-be milliners will succeed in coaxing its im maculate lines into any other shape, only time will tell

Minor distortions to our head gear may also be caused by subjecting the brim to various changes in altitude at strategic points

But I must stop now or this will be going to your head As I made such a complete survey I am "brimming" over with information, but to "crown" this, I shall just thank you for tolerat ing me and hope you have not "felt" bored

—Dorothy Brewster, Pass VI.b, Krome

Lament of a W Through all my short existence, I've always envied those Whose surnames start with "A's " or "B's", Or even up to "C's" and " D s , An d never can complain of these Eternal cares and woes

My surname starts with "W" , And in my days at school When lining up for new supplies At each new term, I realise How little people sympathise An d keep the Golden Rule.

I'm sorry for the Zebra, The Wallaby and Yak In children's books of A.B.C., They're at the back unfailingly, An d one will find that usually They're torn off at the back

An d even schoolwork is my foe, As anyone can see How common is the letter "A" , With "B's" and "C's" it's used all day, While "W " must needs give way, —O r so it seems to me

If I could change the aphabet Around the other way, I'd no more need my name to dread, The alphabet could then be read Instead of going "A " to "Z " As going "Z " to "A"

—Judith Wilkinson, 15 years, V.a, Fitchett

, 15 yrs., Form V.A , Fitchett

There She Blows!

Are M.L.C. girls immune to sound? They say people living near Niagara Falls do not hear the noise. Yet there is a noise we all endure stoically, and you would be surprised to know how long it takes a new girl to become accustomed to it

Across the still and thoughtful air comes the startling "Waaaaaah!" of the school siren, to cut off mathematical calculations or end a biological dissection "Waaaaaah!" it's for a hot dog and ice cream at recess (this one can be endured more readily), "Waaaaah!" and it's off again to say time for singing, "Waaaaaah!" for Scripture, or sport, or what you will.

There was a time recently when the residents objected to our siren The intermittent "Waaaaahs" were not appreciated, and "would the school p'ease tone down the horrid noise?" W e missed it then as we did during the electricity re strictions, when it was decidedly uncomfortable being keyed up for a "Waaaaaah!" that just did not sound at all Instead, a feeble little tinkle rang down the cloisters inspired by someone's erratic timepiece W e missed class—never heard the bell Did it ring? "Please excuse," and "Sorry we're late" became the passwords into the class rooms Of course, the residents too must have found the same reaction when their morning tea ran into lunch, the timing of cooking by our sirens set them all wrong, for no "Waaaaaah!" sounded to help them in their reckoning W e missed our trains W e lost our hold on time for a while, and so, on a joyous day when a slightly subdued siren "Waaaaaah-ed" melodiously across the crisp winter air it was like the voice of a nervous singer— "Pardon if I disturb, but a girl must practise." From our desks we looked up and smiled "Ah , the old hooter's singing again There she blows."

W e really like the dear old mezzo-soprano and the residents near us must surely rejoice in the lady's voice and boast about living within ear shot She is somewhat strident again, but then she is getting older each day Many a girl leaving this year will spare a moment to recall the "Waaaaaah!" and dwell for a moment or two upon some particular phase of the "happiest days of her life."

—Natalie Hodges, Pass Vl.a

Water

Moving in continuous

Drowning time

riplets

In the flowing of its ceaselessness, Scorning the reality of identity, Lulling the senses, Luring, enticing

One to the peace of its oblivion And the depth of its monotony Hypnotising— With its sunlit translucency

-—Kathleen Burgess, Dip.A., Fitchett.

A Vision.

The cathedral spire rose tall and fair, Above all earthly fret and care, Towered to the very Hills of Heav'n, Where rest and peacefulness are giv'n Within, the candles burning low Set the golden cross aglow, Soft light fell through the stained glass And to the Holy Book did pass The sad and weary knelt in prayer Whispering in the dimness there The angels chanted heavenly lays, Then swelled their voice in son^s of praise The organ shook with glorious sound And bells rang out with joy profound.

—Ena Smith, 15 years, Pass Vl.a, Fitchett.

The Pilgrims—Part II

Place: The edge of the forest which surrounds the City of Light.

Time: The hour before dawn Enter four pilgrims, hesitant, uncertain which way to go They stand in a small, huddled group 1st Pilgrim: How dark it is—and the cold cutting the bone of the night: and I am afraid. Which way do we go, James Smith? 2nd Pilgrim: Which way do we go—which way? James Smith, the Leader: Come, you are like a hare pausing at dawn by the crossroads, sniffing to find its hole: this way, here, where the night is thickest 4th Pilgrim: Here, where the trees are like the strong pillars of a Cathedral, and God is the Organ ist 1st Pilgrim: Aye, here, where a man can break his neck on the slippery mast of the forest, and never get where he's going 4th Pilgrim: Man, will you stop your grumbling? Yo u know you're a fraud—you're as glad to be here as we all are Jim, will you look, there's a rose— a red rose in a Cathedral 2nd Pilgrim:

Strange how the night has lifted—I can even see your faces, dim-moulded, formless faces, trying to look unafraid 1st Pilgrim:

And not succeeding: four men, four men alone in the midnight, and four such men as we Why, the others who were our companions when we set out at noon from the city were men of the strong arm and of the steadfast eye, yet they have returned: and we, the unworthy— James Smith:

Hush! I can hear the night breaking, forming itself into sound, into the small, sharp sound of the insect calling its mate, and the blurred, thick tread of the heavy, soft-eyed bear.

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins

CRICKE T TEA M

Standing, L to R.: Jill Rubenstein, Davida Switson, Margaret Anderson, Janette Gourlay, Julie Watson, Jennifer Attree, Margaret McLean

Sitting: Barbara Swann, Dorothy Gribble, Judith Coleman (captain), Alison O'Grady, Marigold McLean

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins

TENNI S TEA M

Standing, L to R.: Pam Levy, Janet Miller, Mary Hann, Beverley Stewart Kneeling: Beverley Lane, Barbara Swann, Lorraine Coghlan, Julie Bisset

2nd Pilgrim:

I hear the wheel of a train rasping the edge of the darkness, tiring itself on the rail 4th Pilgrim (slowly) :

I hear the rain on the streets of the City to which we go

All: And voices

Voices in the air, s'inging: Comb your hair in the sunlight, Mother, and laugh, for your children are glad; Mother, comb your hair in the sunlight, laugh, and be not afraid—

Men's voices, beneath the earth: W e praised the good God in the dark of the mines, the sweat of the pit we praised Him Women's voices: W e praised Him when our men were taken away, and our children Men's voices, in the distance: Coming in from the sea in the morning, with the soft foam cold on our faces we praised Him—T e Deum Laudamus—

All:

Praise be unto the Lord James Smith: The light grows 4th Pilgrim: The light and the music together . . . 2nd Pilgrim: And there are shapes in the trees . . .

Voices among the trees: The green wind of life has blown through our sou's and lifted us, singing, to God:

Voices of women: But the love of the earth, and the small beasts of the earth, the love of our homes and our friends, the delicate human love has not been denied us, rather it has been enriched.

All: W e have found the divine and the human, and linked them together in God

1st Pilgrim: James Smith, I have a great fear—and there is darkness around me James Smith: Hush! can you hear it? A voice— 2nd Pilgrim: 'Tis not a sound, but the sense of a sound in silence

4th Pilgrim: Ah ! Wh y have words the power to move one so?

Voices of the dead: Because they are illusions—we are illusions— like answers like The Pilgrims: Because they are beauty—we are beauty—light answers light! ( A trumpet sounds.)

4th Pilgrim: Jim—look! The sky, the sky!

—M Rumpf, Honour Vl.a

Dreaming

I have seen splendour and grace in the rising sun

When the tall ships ride before a western wind, Moving like age-o'd phantoms that seem T o fashion memories that we all dream I have seen nights that shone with beauty and stars

That have gleamed in still reflecting lakes A fine ship is a lovely thing, but when at last The tide is out and the cold-eyed moon is down, And the long night heaves its body into sleep, Our peace shall come, and I too shall dream with you.

—Valerie Cordner, V.e, Berry.

The Camellia

"Wh o thinks of Father Kamel, the Moravian Jesuit traveller of the seventeenth century, when he pins a camellia into his buttonhole?" It was after this monk, missionary and botanist, that this plant was named In those days all botanical names were Latinized and Kamel became camel lus, and hence camellia

Few varieties of plants have had a more rom antic history than the camellia Originating on the mainland of Asia, camellias were carried by early Buddhist monks, in their religious excur sions, into the neighbouring islands including Japan about 552 A.D where their cultivation ex tended After the 8th century, Japanese monks, returning to the mainland of Asia, took with them specimens of their local varieties to exchange

About 1677, the East India Company estab lished a factory at Amoy, China, and John Cun ningham—a physician interested in plants—took camellias back home to London Cunningham was also a good sculptor and painter, and made many beautiful models and paintings of the camellia

From England they found their way to Europe where they enjoyed an immense popularity and we find them in song and story For instance, Verdi's opera, La Traviata, is the story of the Lady of the Camellias, and Dumas, in his Count of Monte Cristo, makes young Valetine de Ville fort attend a ball carrying white camellias The gardens of Versailles, too, were planted with camellias

Gradually they spread to America and other parts of the world where lovers of this beautiful shrub devoted themselves to its culture, with the result that from the original single white and single red has been developed the camellia of to-day with its j»'orious colours and varieties

-—P Balfe, V.a, Krome

Bobbingle Dogs

(With apologies to T S Eliot's "Jellicle Cats.")

Bobbingle dogs come out to play, Bobbingle dogs come each and all; The Bobbingle sun is out to-day, Bobbingles come to the Bobbingle Brawl

Bobbingle dogs are black and brown, Bobbingle dogs are always hale; Bobbingle dogs when fully grown Have the dark brown eyes and the black bob tail

Bobbingles carry their handkerchiefs, Bobbingles wash their own wool vests, Bobbingles stick to their own beliefs Of plenty of work and plenty of rests

Bobbingles rest for hours and hours; And if Bobbingles are not seen at all, Then you know they are saving up their powers For the Bobbingle Sun and the Bobbingle Brawl

—Bernice Hargrave, Pass VI.c, Cato

What's in a Voice?

The first; was a chap called A1 J olson, To-day he fills us with revulsion; Yet his voice roused the cheers Because of all the tears, Which affected them like jet propulsion

The next to arrive was our Bing, Wh o deserted the ranks of good swing Because of his crooning, The girls were all swooning, And of Song-land he soon became king

The present-day "craze" is a trier His name—Johnnie Ray—is like fire. He usurps Crosby's place In the Hit parade race, And now is well-known as the "Cry-er."

The future, then, what does it hold? The critics—whom next will they scold? Will the teen-agers choose Jazz or Be-bop or Blues, Or verses or ditties of old?

—Beth Holmes, Honour Vl.a.

A Story from Va

Last week a party of my LON G established friends, inc'uding HARVEY , who had a BOYLE on his neck, and WILKIN' s SON , who always had two NICHOLL S in his pocket, left the GREEN-WOO D where they lived, to go fishing in their yacht, the "LIVINGSTONE. " She was a gay ship, NEW , BOUN D for her first voyage. She had STEELE railings, and red and WHIT E woodwork, but the sail was a little SHOR T O N one side. The WIL D HEARNs nested in her BROW N RIGGings. The boys had to WAD E through the shallow water to the yacht.

"ADAM' S O N the beach," said one boy, "throwing a BAL FEr his dog."

That day it seemed that the fish did not want to be caught, for they kept DODGSHU N the boys' lines After some time the began to HOR L EYsily on the line and when a fish was

landed, MA C cLEANed the GILLs off it ROB ERTSO N unpacked the lunch and gave a shout of dismay, "HI , RON'S given us thel wrong lunch and we havn't any RICE."

The boys were nearly homq when the outboard motor of the yacht STAHLed, but this was soon remedied One of the boys, who was swinging on a SPAR GOt down and gave a shout, "Look, RICHARD' S O N his boat He must be going fishing, too And there's SCHULTZE , the fisherman, on the SAN D NEar the old GARRETT , and I can see JACOBSEN and C O THERe, too."

As soon as they reached the shore they all jumped out of the boat, one boy nearly landing on a sting RAY

"That was a lovely trip," said one of the boys, as they departed "Next time I'd like to go to HOLLAN D or SPITZbergen to SEY MOU R there."

—Barbara Nicholls, 14 years, V.a, Berry.

Who Said This?

The following is a number of quotations which frequently fall from the lips of several members of staff. Wh o are* they?

"Don't be talking, now."

"Ooh , Barley, Barley!"

"Members of staff who have duties and girls with Special Lessons assigned to them take this opportunity of leaving Will the school please stand?"

"Sit down—Prefects go."

"Don't all speak at once."

"HAN D all the copies into the centre, please."

"Moa n No. 1—No girl can do electricity!"

"Agreed? "

"Donnez-moi votre masterpiece." "Yo u know, nicht?"

"It's time you girls grew up." "N o talking in the Library, now gir's." "Right, well now we'll stop there to-day.' "Yo u may have your lunch now, girls!"

—Honou r Vl.b

Recommendations (Senior Section)

The Committee wishes to commend these girls for the promise their contributions show, and re gret that lack of space prevents the inclusion cf more of this interesting work.

For originality:

"Homework," B.H The members of the Com mittee would add here that they wish they had such helpful fathers

"White Lady," J.R.; "Always," M.K

For amusement given:

"Th e Learners," B.R.; "Sunday Schoo'," Ex perience Counts; "The Teacher and the Girl," N.S.; "Thoughts felt upon approaching Christ mas," V.B.; "Food for Thought," H.D.; "Morn ing Song," H.K.; "Always the Same," A Sufferer; "Current Affairs," M.D.; "At a Sale," M.J.; "The

Rocky Roads to M.L.C Choirs," B.R.; "Th e Let ter," J.C.; "Now I am Six," A Ging; "The Gramophone," H.P.; "M y First Day at Mt Bo gong," Z.R.H.; "Here is Paintin' Your Face," F.N.; "The Newspaper," P.H

For general interest:

"In Praise of M.L.C.," A.B.; "Banty," J.B.; "The Story of the Pekingese," G.S.; "School in Auckland," J.B.; "Wilson's Promonitory," J.B.; "Life of a Student in Singapore," P.T.P.Y.; " A Matter of Intelligence," G.S.; " A Trip to Borneo," V.W. ; " A Trip on a Customs Launch," E.L.; "D.24," M.R.; " A Saturday Afternoon," S.H. For description or feeling:

" A Theory," A.H. ; "Winter," D.S.; "Deep in a Forest," K.O'N.; "Homework," L.J.; "Wanted —Imagination," Hopeless; "Serenity," M.F.; "The Old Gum Tree," L.H.; "First Flight," L.E.;

"Dunkirk Legend," A.H. ; " A Landslide at Apollo Bay," F.B.; " A Fall of Snow," M.L.; "Th e Dent ist," V.B.; "A n Interesting Walk," J H. ; "A n Autumn Day," K.J.; "M y Dream House," J.C.; "M.S London Artisan," J.T

Acknowledgments.

The Editors wish to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following School Magazines: "The Pegasus," "Th e Swan," "M.C.E.G.G.S Maga zine," "The Fintonian," "Th e Melburnian," "The Corian," "The Elizabethan," "Th e Sydneian," "Burrawi," "Th e Mitre," "Th e Record," "The Excelsior," "Th e Swan," "Th e Corian," The Mel burnian," "Th e Caulfield Grammarian," "The Scotch Collegian," "Wesley College Chronicle," and any others which may have been unintention ally omitted

Middle an d Lower

The Stage of the Heavens

The wildest storm can rage, But none will spoil the stage

The curtain is the darkest night, And every star a fading light The loudest thunder roars Are shouts of great encores; The quickest lightning flash Is the dancer's swirling sash The lightest pattering rain The tap dancers here again

When dim lights are dawning As night turns to morning; The stars are disappearing While pink clouds are appearing The moon has slid away Like a dancer who won't stay T o linger and learn to love The stage of the sky above, Where wild storms can rage, Bui none will spoil the stage

—Judith Webb, 14 years, Lower V.a, Cato.

Australia

Some prefer the cold Swiss mountains, Some folk love the sea, Others yearn for the northern shores, But they are not for me!

I know a land of rolling plains, Where the sun sails past on high, Where the gum trees tower, and curlews call, Beneath the arch of a windy sky! There's the wallaby and the kangaroo, The platypus and the hare; The wild grey rabbit with snowy scut, And the clumsy koala bear

Middle Section

Where the endless trek of the cattleman, Leads over the scorched brown plain, From billabong to waterhole— Through sun, and wind, and rain. Deep in the bush stands the tribal camp Of the dark aborigines, Where they hunt, and fish, and tell strange tales

In painted corroborees

Where the pale blue mist hangs over the land

The wild brumbies roam; Where the golden wattle sheds o'er the earth

The eternal emblem of Home! Where the kingfisher dives from out of the air, Where the seagulls wheel over the sea, An d the tide recedes, from the sun-burnt shores

Of Australia, the land of the Free!

—Paddy Dixson, Lower V.a, Cato

A Trip To Stradbroke Island

As we set off in the launch from Cleveland Pier for Stradbroke Island, the sea was rough W e passed Peel Island, where the lepers are kept, and soon we saw Stradbroke Island, which is about thirty miles from Brisbane in Moreton Bay Whe n we landed, we saw that the island was mainly sand, with some salt-bush and gum trees grow ing there.

There are many half-castes on the island, and some of their ancestors were Spanish or French.

After a long jeep ride, we arrived at "Sama renda," the guest house Next day, we went down to the beach There were many rocks there, and beaches are all surf Then we went to see the

Blowhole After coming back, we heard that some men had caught a death adder—there are many snakes on the island

Later we went fishing from the rocks for there are many fish there

After a week we went home by launch having had a lovely ho'iday at Stradbroke Island.

—Robyn Warren, 11 years, Ill.a, Berry

The Forgotten Rook

My brothers and I and a little black rook, Went off for a holiday down by a brook It gurgled and sang all the time we were there, And up in a tree sat a koala bear

Sometimes the wind blew the dust everywhere, And frightened the little koala bear; W e asked it to sit for a while on our knees, He nodded his head to say, "Yes, if you please."

And while we were playing around by the brook, W e did not remember the little black rook; W e looked for him vainly—he'd flown far away, An d we never have seen him again to this day.

—Janice Martin, 10 years, Lower IH.b, Berry

Treasure Dream

I love to walk along the cliffs, That's where I spend my leisure, Or, walk along the sand, and seek Some hidden pirate treasure My uncle tells me stories Of diamonds, rubies, gold, That makes me more determined T o fight those pirates bold

I stand upon the shores of Spain, And see a ship appear; A pirate ship! A pirate ship Is coming very near

There I stand and wonder, Wonder what to do I know I'd go and fight them, But there are forty-two

"Dearie, you have been asleep," I hear my mother say; An d wake, to find Old Father Sun Upo n my floor at play

•—Kath Ingram, 11 years, Lower IV.a, Cato

Jenny's Reward

Jenny was a most unfortunate little girl She was twelve years old and had been in hospital for a long whi'e, as both her legs were paralysed There were two outstanding things about Jenny —she was very good at making things with her hands and, she was very unselfish

Jenny would patiently spend her day sewing rag dolls and animals for the small children of the hospital and she would draw amusing pictures for

those who could come to her bedside The nurses all loved her for this and they all declared that Jenny should have a reward for her patience and unselfishness

At last the chance for a reward came—the doctor said that she could go home, though she could not run about.

So Jenny left for her home in the country on 23rd December, and was very thrilled to be home with her mother and father

However, the reward had not ended—Jenny woke early on Christmas morning and, like all other girls and boys, she felt what was at the foot of her bed What she felt surprised her It was a basket

"Perhaps it's a work basket," thought Jenny. She opened it, and her heart gave a leap for there was a Cocker Spaniel puppy, which she had been longing for. The pup licked her hand and looked up as if to say, " I wish you'd let me out."

So Jenny lifted the little Spaniel out and saw a card telling her that this wonderful present was from "the Hospital and all its occupants."

So if you visit Jenny's house you will find on the verandah Jenny lying down on her couch and Jip, the puppy, sitting on her bed frisking about or trying to pull the covers off his mistress

—Susan Webber, 10 years, Ill.a, Cato

Hobbly Gobbly Gnome

In the midst of the wood at the back of our home, Lives a queer little hobbly gobbly gnome; His quaint little house is a mushroom, I'm sure, Although it has windows of glass and a door.

H e has a small garden with primroses in it, Which is brightened up by the song of a linnet His kitchen consists of a table for two, And in his green clock live a small brown cuckoo

And so if one day you do walk in this dell, Yo u must not be noisy or all won't go well For if you are noisy and he is at home, You may be bewitched by that queer little gnome

—Gillian Levick, Ill.a

My Horse

I wished I owned a big bay mare; I'd groom and feed her daily, I'd exercise and ride her out, She'd prance along so gaily

I'd buy a saddle, oh, so fine, I'd also buy a bridle, And if I owned this big bay mare, My time would not be idle I would take, each morn and evening, Her saddle from the rack; We' d canter over fields of grass, Then home we'd canter back

—Susan Webber, 10 years, Ill.a, Cato

A Beloved Pet

Two years ago, while I was spending a holiday in the country with my family, we caught the smallest rabbit I have ever seen It must have been only a week old The poor little thing was terrified, and when we brought it back to the house and let it go, it ran to the nearest corner, sitting there shivering

After a day when it had settled down, I fed it with warm milk through an eye dropper I grew very fond of him and could not bear to part with him, so we took our newly found pet home with us In time he grew to be the pet of the neigh bourhood, and if ever he burrowed under the fence and escaped, some little child always brought him back W e kept him in a hutch, and let him have a run in the yard every day He soon recog nised his name and would come when called

He was always eating, and was often in trouble for nibbling at the vegetables and plants, He loved biscuits and cakes and in time I taught him to beg for them

It was a sad shock for me when a cat killed him I shall however try to forget this, and think of him only as I knew him best, sitting with his long ears alert and his little nose twitching

—Delwyn Smith, 13 years, IV.d, Krome

It's No Use!

I am not good at poetry, I'll grant you that is true; I do not own a camera. So what am I to do?

I have no pets of wh'ch to write Or hobbies, games to tell, So I will have to sit and think O f things I know quite well

I went away at Easter time, I know that will not do The sights I saw, the things I did, Interest me, but wou'd not you.

Our family is not very large, Of them I could not write, So, people all, come rally round And help me in my plight.

I sit and think, my eyes grow dim, My talent you have seen, I know it is no earthly use T o write for the Magazine!

—Lois Jones, 14 years, Lower V.d, Berry

Sailing

I had been often to see the racing yacht being built; I had even helped with the painting, and, as I had missed the launching, the skipper had promised to take me for a sail as soon as possible.

When the day arranged for the trip arrived, the sun was shining but there was a strong north wind blowing and, although the weather was very uncertain, we decided to risk it and go W e drove to Williamstown where the yacht was moored, and, as we crossed the River Yarra on the ferry, we saw an oil-tanker carrying oil from the M-ddle East being towed up the river by a powerful little tug

When we arrived at Williamstown, great white clouds were billowing over the blue sky and the waves in the anchorage were bigger than usual As soon as the crew of five had all arrived, we rowed out to the yacht in the dinghy three at a time— one rowing back to get two more On this short trip we all got thoroughly wet as the waves came well over the sides of the little dinghy1 and it was quite a long way out to the deep water in which the yacht lay. W e fina'ly arrived on board the yacht and helped the crew unfurl the sails and slip the moorings, and, after trimming the sails, we were off.

The yacht is called the "Antara," wh'ch is the Malayan word for "in between," the "Antara" being in between two recognised racing yacht classes in size

W e first crossed Port Phillip Bay to Port Mel bourne and there, at Station P'er, saw a magnifi cent liner just leaving for England The wharf was crowded with people see'ng her off and the coloured streamers looked so pretty as they mingled together and then snapped one by one Two tugs pulled the liner out into the open sea and we bumped over the wake of the three shins W e then sailed in amongst the other wharves and saw ships from far off lands—from Italy, Belgium, France, America, Greece, and Great Britain These were carrying various cargoes of wool, machinery, tex tiles and many other products

The two Italian-built ships "Sirius" and "Nim bus" were there, and when we read their names, we immediately turned to look at the clouds again and saw to our surprise that they had become dark and threatening Suddenly !a dagger-'ike flash of 1'ghtning rent the air and a long, low rumble of thunder sounded afar off The skipper gave a few quick, clear orders to the crew and called to us to mind our heads as the boom swept across.

With the sudden change of wind, the rain poured down, and, with a powerful southerly wind behind us, "Antara" raced on the first leg of the return trip to her anchorage By this time the liner had set her course and we were running across it But steam must give way to sail, and, with a toot from her brassy steam siren, she altered course to allow us to run on

W e rocked in the wake of the tugs, returning to Williamstown too, and with skilful seamanship on the part of her crew, "Antara" slipped quickly to her anchorage The sails were furled, the skipper put the helm hard over, and, after securing the moorings, we lay still on the water, sheltered now, for the wind had changed

—Rosalind Johns, 14 years, Lower V.a, Cato

Wintry Evening

The westerly wind is swirling about, Tossing the papers in and out Amongst the people, who, passing by, Cast anxious glances at the sky.

A spot of rain, a worried frown, Quickening steps on the pavement sound As daylight fades on homeward crowds, The moon is covered by rain-drenched clouds

The lighted windows along the street Are a welcoming sign to hurrying feet; As gates are opened, a door's throwni wide— Warmth, peace and happiness dwell inside. —Pat Vorrath, Lower IV.d.

A Trip on a Scenic Railway

I pocketed my sixpenny ticket and pushed my way through the crowd to the queue.

The sky was brilliant royal blue sprinkled with twinkling stars and over the beach a bright golden moon was rising It seemed a different world in the "Fun Fair." Lines of coloured lights wove a patter overhead and one could see the black out line of the Scenic Railway illuminated with lights, and hear the thunder of the train and the excited screaming of its passengers as it roared down an almost perpendicular slope

All around was hot, dusty, and noisy, with the shouts of "side-show boosters," and the laughter and the shuffle and scraping of feet among the papers which littered the ground.

Somewhere a merry-go-round was playing a gay Western tune, and the eerie screeching and screams of the "Ghost Train" could be heard faintly above the din

I suddenly found myself jerked down some steps and on to the platform of the "Scenic Railway."

The train had four empty seats when my turn came, and I took my place next to an elderly lady A man came along the platform, took our tickets and hooked the rope across the seat He then nodded to the driver and, with a jerk, we started W e went slowly at first until we came to a big slope I tried not to feel frightened and screamed out almost bursting my lungs, with the others, while we roared down the slope At the bottom we went through a black tunnel, in which there were no lights

Suddenly in the pitch darkness we went thun dering down a steep dip, and came tearing out of the end of the tunnel

I looked around and saw, far below, the shiny tops of cars parked in the streets outside and in side a moving mass of people, lights, and there arose a warm sickly smell of fairy floss and cream waffles

Suddenly we roared down another hill and the people seemed to come up to meet us W e clat tered through another tunnel and then stopped at the station, hot, tingling, exhausted, and happy How and peaceful and still it seemed after that hilarious ride!

—Deidre Underwood, 13 years, IV.d, Krome

Our Bush

There are gum trees standing side by side With great tall branches stretched up to the sky, Amongst their leaves koalas hide, And they can't be seen, for they're up so high

Then down below the kangaroos hop, Their great thick tails go thudding hard— And all of a sudden they come to a stop; As they scent danger, they stand on guard

There are lots and lots of wattle trees, Pretty with their golden balls, Around the flowers buzz the bees, Until the dark night falls

Australia is a land we love, With all its native trees and flowers, An d we give thanks to God above, For this glorious land of ours —Diane Moore, 11 years, Lower IV.c, Cato

Why the Kookaburra Laughed

Kookburra sat high up in a tree, But he didn't laugh ha, An d he didn't laugh hee, One day he saw an inquisitive bear, Climbing high for some gum leaves rare, An d he still sat high in the tall gum tree, An d he didn't laugh ha, An d he didn't laugh hee. All of a sudden came a crack and a creak; A branch broke off with a squeakity squeak, And a grunt was heard in a voice so weak, The kookaburra laughed, He laughed loud in glee, Now that's why he laughed in a tall gum tree —An n Galagher, 11 years, IH.b, Berry.

My Farm Holiday

It was just on four o'clock when the car sped up the drive and as usual dust was flying every where. The car stopped and we all jumped out, very excited to see the farm again. Soon after the car was unpacked we went up to the farmhouse to milk the cows and catch the calves from their mothers so that they would not drink all the milk during the night

The following afternoon we brought the horses out to the farm which we had trucked on the previous day There were two trucks of Timor ponies, which we managed to get up to the house without any difficulty, but it was a very annoying job with the one of unbroken foals As the foals came to the boundary fence we had to fork them off the road and up the reserve to the gate W e did this easily enough but the manager and my father, who were on horseback driving the foals, came too close to them and one, taking fright, jumped the fence and caught his back left leg on the barbed wire fence When the manager had freed it, the foal joined the others and they filed in

The windmill which supplies the farm with water had broken down and so Daddy fixed it.

Only a few days later we still had no water and I was sent up to the windmill to see if the tank was full yet I found it to be only half-full, c!imbed down the ladder and then noticed that the slip rail of the paddock was down This frightened me because I knew that one of the Timors could go under it and might fall if it went backwards Finding the paddock empty, I remembered that the front gate had been left open all night, and, imagining what a chase we wou'd have, I wasted no time in running up to the house to tell Daddy

Straight after breakfast, we set out along the ninety-mile Womboota road, which leads to the reserve When we had gone five mi'es, we stopped to look for hoof marks but could find none ss the road was so dusty Just as we were looking we heard a distant neigh carried by the wind, then, hearing it no more and thinking that the ponies could not have gone much farther, we turned back

After lunch the manager and Daddy went two hundred miles up Deniliquin way, but could not find the ponies While they were away a man called to see Daddy and when we told him about the ponies, and described them to him, he rold us he had just seen them six mi'es up the Wom boota road, and we all jumped for joy When Daddy came back he had tea, and then, with the manager and the boys, he went out for the ponies because, he said, as it was raining hard, the stal lion would be driving the ponies into the rain as fast as he could

Daddy was right. The ponies were five miles away from where they had been seen, and Raugar, the stallion, was hurrying them through thick tim ber. After having a great struggle to turn them, Daddy, who was driving, sent them flying home over mud puddles and .through water. Every now and then he would stop to give them a rest, but immediately they turned round and started off the way they came. At last we had them back after a very worrying day and the horn of the car had been used so much there was no sound at all coming from it when they arrived back.

After another week of exciting adventures, we had to come home

-—Diane Humphrey, 11 years, III.a, Fitchett.

The Killer

The rat looked up and sniffed the cold, fresh air, And whiskers twitching, crossed the shadowed street

He didn't see the cat come softly stealing, Or hear the gentle padding of his feet

Amber eyes a-glitter in the dark—he paused, A sinister black warrior of the night. Mingled with the darkness—and alone, Satin glossiness with paws of white

Evil gleamed like two great yellow lights, Like a tiger as he creeps upon his prey, As, with sleek black body poised in readiness—he pounced, And for ever stilled that silent heap of grey

As night's last star had faded and the rising of the sun Announced the dawning of another day, With torn, s'.it ears, and heedless of his prize, The lone black cat proceeded on his way —Margaret Scott, 14 years, Lower IV.a, Berry

Gunyah

Way past the billabong, Miles down the track, Lives old Bill Kevin, A half-caste black

Bill goes a hunting, His dog by his side, And brings home for drying A kangaroo hide

Sometimes I wonder If only he Lives with his dog, Beneath the old gum tree —Lynne Thompson, III.a, Berry,

The Lavender Farm

During our holiday in Tasmania, we visited the Lavender Farm at Bridestowe The Bridestowe Estate is situated at Lilydale, about an hour's drive from Launceston W e left in the bus one after noon, and passed through the very beautiful coun tryside and picturesque country townships

As we approached the farm, we could see, through the trees, the lavender fields spread out before us, a purple-and-white carpet in the val ley surrounded by misty hills and mountains

W e stopped at the farm, and were told that it is owned by Mr C K Denny, an Englishman, who came to Tasmania as a pioneer, bringing with him a few seeds of lavender They were pure seeds, collected from the European mountains by experi enced plant hunters, who spent three months on the lavender expedition At this time France was producing the finest lavender oil, although it was greatly rivalled by the growth of lavender in Eng land, lavender having been introduced into Eng land by the Huguenots

Denny had decided to experiment on the grow ing of lavender in Tasmania, and he chose Lily dale for the site of his farm The countryside was then dense with bush, and it was very difficult to clear the land, and prepare the soil, but at last all difficulties were overcome and in 1972 the seeds were sown in frames on the Bridestowe Estate They germinated, and when planted out in 1924, they occupied half-an-acre Three years from the time of the sowing of the plants, they yielded forty pounds of flowers. When sent to London for analysis, the oil Trom the flowers was found to be superior to that of English or French lavender, and from that time the deve'opment of the Bride stowe Estate was rapid

In 1927, ten thousand plant cuttings were sown, and the number was doubled in the next year

The lavender plants are grown in long, straight rows and special machines are used to harvest the flowers. White lavender, which is rarer, and pro duces more delicate oil than purple lavender, is also grown on Denny's Estate and the Bridestowe Farm may be the first to distil white oil in any great quantity

Although Mr Denny is over eighty years old, he still helps in the harvesting and producing of the lavender on his estate

W e were sorry when it was time to leave the lavender farm, but we felt that it had been a very interesting and enjoyable visit.

—Margaret Scott, 14 years, Lower V.a, Berry

Lullaby

Hush-a-bye, Baby dear! Shut both your eyes! Baby can go to sleep, If Baby tries.

Hush-a-bye, Baby dear! Now there's no light! What do you dream about, Night after night?

Jurwor

Hush-a-bye, Baby dear! Sleep while it's dark! And wake up to-morrow, As fresh as a lark

—Barbara Maughan, 11 years, IH.a, Berry

A Christmas Thought

'Twas Christmas Eve, far far away, A little Babe in a manger lay, Three wise men came, by a star, Guided to Bethlehem from afar.

The Babe called Jesus grew and grew, Sharing the same things as we do too, Became a Man both good and wise, With healing hands and gentle eyes

And so to-day at Christmas time, W e remember again H s way sublime, An d try to build as best we can, A faith and love like that great Man

—Margaret Ward, 12 years, IH.a, Cato

Section

The Pussy

At night I put my pussy to bed, With a pillow to rest his head; I tie a nightcap over his ears, So he can't hear when a mouse appears.

—Margaret Eyval, 9 years, Junior IV.b, Cato

The Sandcastle

Sue and Jo with spades in hands, Built a castle on the sands, Built it strong and made it wide, Hoping to keep out the tide D o you think the wall will stand, When the waves break on the sand?

—Marcia Gibbins, 11 years, Junior IV.a, Krome

Cocky Takes a Ride

We were driving down Main Street, Frankston, when around the corner came a man dressed to play tennis and riding a bicycle, and he had a cockatoo perched on the top of his racquet. The bird had a long chain on his leg which was tied to the handle bar of the bicycle The cockatoo kept on flying out in front of the man, .and it

looked as though the cocky was pulling the man along on his bicycle It was a funny sight —Marion Kelly, 10 years, Junior IV.a, Cato

My Trip to Australia

One day Mummy showed me Australia on the globe, and said, "W e will go there." So off we went. It was one of the most beautiful trips I remember. Although we were squeezed in the car, with all the luggage beside us, we still en joyed it The way took us through the beautiful mountains, called the Austrian Alps Sometimes we would stop for a swim, or for climbing up the mountains by lift In the morning, we would have a good swim in one of the warm lakes In Austria, there are special warm pools by the snow-covered mountains Then we continued to Venice, which is a city built on water There are no buses or trams, so the peop'e have to use boats Near Venice is the Lido, known for its beautiful beach, and there are no sharks there

After spending a few weeks here, we said good bye to Europe and embarked for Australia W e had lots of fun on the boat, but the greatest of all was the christening we had on the equator W e had a swimming pool and everybody was ducked in it W e came to Ceylon and stopped in Colombo Then we went on and at last we landed in Mel bourne on the Yarra River It was five a.m., and the sky was red as our ship approached the land

—Lana Gottlieb, 10 years, Junior IV.b, Krome

Sea-Turtle

The sea-going turtle can stay under the water without breathing for a long time T o get its food, it lies on the bottom of the sea with its mouth open

The turtle has little object that move on his gums like worms By the way, the turtle has a lot of flaps on its neck like sea-weed, so a fish might think the turtle was a cave with a few worms in it The fish plunges in, and the turtle closes its mouth, and eats the fish.

—Carol Croydon, 9 years, Junior IV.b, Fitchett

In Christopher's Garden

In Christopher's garden, There stands by the path, A pretty blue bowl, where birds take their bath

They say to each other: "W e don't care If we splash water Everywhere."

—Jennifer Shears, 9 years, Junior IV.b, Fitchett

My Bike

My two-wheeled bike is a joy to me— It carries me to and fro If Mummy wants a pound of tea, Why ! Off on my bike I go

—Meredith Miller, 9 years, Junior IV.b, Cato

Sliding

This morning as we came to school, The fields and roads were white, And all the little pudd'es Had frozen in the night

W e made a simply lovely slide, Beside the playground wall, And once I fell and bumped my head, And never cried at all

But very soon the school bell rang, And we had to leave our play, Oh, how I hope that Mister Sun Won't melt our slide away

—Norm a Smith, 10 years, Junior IV.a, Berry

My "House-in-a-tree"

My house would have a little green door, An d a green piece of moss on the floor. It would have a few roses smelling sweet, An d a dear little table with good things to eat —Wend y Slutzkin, 10 years, Junior IV.a, Krome

The Rev. Joseph Orton

Born in Yorkshire, England, 1795, the Rever end Joseph Orton lived with his mother and father who were very poor. Joseph Orton wanted to be a missionary and later went to Jamaica to preach to the slaves.

The government did not like the Methodist ministers preaching to the slaves, so they made a law that whoever preached after sunset would be thrown into prison. Mr. Orton disobeyed this order and so did a friend. The prisons in those days were dreadful. All sorts of diseases were found there. Mr. Orton caught one and went back to England to get medical attention.

Then he went to Sydney and from there to Van Dieman's Land H e was a friend of John Batman and went with him on his second trip to Port Phillip. He was the first minister to preach in Mel bourne Later, on his way back to England, he died His wife and seven children came back to Australia.

—Jill Renison, 8 years, Junior IV.b, Krome

William Street

I think William Street is the most interesting street in Melbourne, because on a wall of one of the buildings is a carving about John Batman, the man who founded Melbourne

A little lower down on the other side is a tab let telling about John Pascoe Fawkner Carved on the pavement, a little further down are these words:

"John Batman landed near this spot, 1835 This is a place for a village."

Just off William Street are the Flagstaff Gar dens in which there is a monument to the early pioneers Every Victorian should see these inter esting spots.

—Nanette McLaughlin, 9 i years, Junior IV.b, Fitchett

Daffodils

I want daffodils in every single room, Lots and lots of daffodils to take away the gloom, Bunches in the parlour and on the window sills; Gold, gold everywhere— The gold of daffodils

—Marcia Gibbins, 10 years, Junior IV.a, Krome.

My Fairy

I caught a little fairy, She looked so nice, you know; But she was so contrary, I had to let her go.

—Kay Nairn, 8 years, Junior IV.b, Fit chett

The Museum

One day we went to the Museum just to see the Aboriginal Section W e saw aboriginal weapons like shields, boomerangs, spears and all sorts of other things Then we saw their food like witchetty grubs, Bogong moths and damper Then we saw women's dilly bags, grass skirts, men's head bands, their canoes and their shelters But; there was one more thing we saw and that was a model of Cap tain Cook's ship, the "Endeavour." I think it was a lovely trip and we all enjoyed it

—Barbara Lawrence, 9 years, Junior IV.b, Cato.

Verse

I have a flower I love to see, With petals bright and brittle

It grows beneath the apple tree, And looks so very little •—Merrin Cook, Junior IV.b, Cato

The Little Elf

Once upon a, time there lived an elf Now this little elf had a caravan and he longed for some furniture for his little home Mrs Moggs was go ing for a holiday, and the little elf thought: "This is my chance To-morrow night I will get some of that furniture." The night came, and the elf went round the back of the house and peeped in a window There was no one at home; he pushed the window with all his might Then it opened; he crept in and went to the front door and opened it Then suddenly he thought, "Where am I go ing to put it? I can't take it in one 'go'— I know, I will put it under the ice in the pond." The next day the ice had melted and Mrs Jones saw the furniture bobbing up and down and she knew it was Mrs Moggs' furniture The news soon spread and Mrs Moggs was soon home She was frightened when she saw no furniture When they found out it was the naughty little elf, he was well spanked and never did it again

—Sue Hillis, 9 years, Junior IV.b, Cato

The Old Collegian

CONDUCTED BY PAST STUDENTS OF TH E METHODIS T LADIES' COLLEGE

PRESIDENT'S GREETING

Dear Fellow Old Collegians, It is a great honour to have been elected your President for the year 1952-53, and I do thank you sincerely for giving me that opportunity

During the coming year I hope to meet you at the Club functions, and look forward to having your help and co-operation in making this year a successful one for the Club » May 1953 bring happiness and prosperity to you all

ELMA HAYCRAFT , President

MRS. A. G. HAYCRAFT (Elma Martyn)

The Old Collegian

OFFICE-BEARERS AN D COUNCIL, 1952-53

President: Mrs A G Haycraft (Elma Martyn)

Vice-Presidents: Mrs F W Cornell (Edna Pryor), Miss Queenie Howell, Rev Dr A H Wood , M.A (ex-officio)

Honorary Secretary: Miss Venie Harrison

Honorary Assistant Secretary: Mrs. T. Twycross (Violet Woolcock).

Honorary Treasurer: Miss Hilda Brown.

Editress of Magazine: Miss Shirley Michael.

Council: Miss Edith Baker, Miss Nance Campbell, Miss June Clay, Miss Eunice Dann, Miss Beverley Effick, Miss Marion Fenton, Mrs V Glenister (Nancy White), Miss Anne Hattam, Mrs L Hinton (Ellie Johnstone), Miss Beverley Kiddle, Mrs F Martin (Nance Wyatt), Miss Betty Mat thews, Mrs R L McCoy (Anne Dufty), Miss Jean McKenzie, Mrs K McKenzie, (Isabel Camp

bell), Miss Megan Sheil, Mrs C Stratmann (Con nie Beighton), Miss Phyllis Waitt, Miss Beverley Webster, Miss Wi n Williams

Immediate Past President (ex-officio): Mrs R L Hales (Grace W'aite)

College Council Representatives: Mrs R L Hales (Grace Waite), Mrs P R Leslie (Mabel Rowe), Mrs T Powell Dawes (Mar garet Guthridge), Mrs G B Swift (Marie Sutherland)

Delegates to National Council of Women of Victoria: Mrs R L McCoy (Anne Dufty), Miss Queenie Howell

Club Rooms Circle Committee: Chairman: Mrs W L Russe'l (Ida Skelton) Honorary Secretary: Mrs G B Swift (Marie Sutherland)

Honorary Treasurer: Mrs. G. Grieve (Nellie Croll)

Younger Members' Circle: Conveners: Miss Mwyn Sheil, Miss Audrey Old field.

EDITORIAL

"Lord, let me not live to be useless"

The world in which we live has, throughout the centuries, assumed many conflicting shades of ex pression as a reflection of various movements of humanity in all spheres of life. How far these factors have affected the life of individuals cannot be measured by the use of ingenious scientific methods, but rather by the measure of compas sionate fellowship between human beings; that is, a respect for the individual and a recognition of his claims on society. In these busy days man has become insignificant as an individual, in the light of modern discovery; his personality seems to have been overlooked in all spheres and forgotten as though of no account This short-sighted and commonplace attitude cannot be remedied by re turning to a conception of man apart from his society; it calls for a new understanding of the relationship between man and the machine and between society and science

How far the machine or science has affected our mode of life is difficult to detect for we are living in the period in which it is occurring, in its unlimited and unbridled manner This century has undoubtedly brought many material advantages, with of course, the accompanying disadvantages; but these are not as great as the problem which confronts our society, backward spiritually, in com parison with science in its innumerable and amaz ing advances The problem is this, the human factor of personality has been by-passed; and such a state of affairs cannot occur ad infinitum The time has come for us to consider what is our re sponsibility in society, to calculate the extent of the power of this cold, inhuman scientific approach and then to act upon our discovery

The greater burden of this responsibility un doubtedly lies in the most natural unit of society —the fami'y; where individuals have an oppor tunity, available in no other sphere of society, of attaining the full stature of human beings Such a conception of humanity and its fullness should

be developed by a club such as ours, with tradi tions resting, not only on the club as one of social significance; but on the club as a unit in society

W e have been provided, during our school days, with a basis for sound living; a foundation of sincere thought and strong ideals Hence, it behoves us, as a club, to venture into society—to take an active part in the life of the community T o stand firmly and work conscientiously for those things which will enable humanity to reach its fullest stature and to condemn, unremittingly, those things which have an adverse effect The time for action is the present when prejudice and com placency are rampant and threaten to destroy the basis of sound living

Election of Office-Bearers

Junior Vice-President.-—As only one nomina tion had been received, no voting was required Council.—The nominations for the Council did not exceed the number required so no voting was necessary.

College Council.—There was no election for the College Council as the four representatives had been appointed in 1951 for two years

Magazine

The Editress, Miss Shirley Michael, asked mem bers to contribute items of news and other matter for the December issue of the magazine and par ticularly mentioned the value of the magazine to many who are unable to keep in touch with the Club in any other way

MINUTES OF TH E FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUA L MEETING OF TH E OLD COLLEGIANS' CLUB OF TH E METHODIS T LADIES' COLLEGE

Held on Friday, 19th September, 1952, at 8 p.m. at the Caris Club, McEwan House, Little Collins Street, Melbourne

Chair

The President, Mrs R L Hales, was in the chair

Apologies

Apologies were received from Mesdames Dawes, Kilvington, Maddocks, McCoy, Pettigrew, Strat man, Tozer, Walklate, White and Misses Collins, Effick, Foster, Flockart, Gibbs, Kelly, Matthews, McKenzie, F and J Pettigrew and W Williams

Greetings were received from Sydney Branch and from Miss P Hagerty from England

Minutes

The Minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 20th September, 1951, were read and confirmed on the motion of Mrs Martin, seconded by Miss Howell

Reports

The report of the President for the year 1951-2 was presented by the Honorary Secretary, and adopted on the motion of Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mrs Crawford

The Honorary Treasurer presented the State ment of Accounts of the Club and it was moved by Mrs Garden seconded by Miss Kiddle that this statement be accepted.—Carried

The following reports were read:—Club Rooms Circ'e, by Mrs. F. W . Cornell; Younger Members' Circle, by Miss Mwyn Sheil; National Council of Women, by Mrs F W Cornell; History Com mittee, by Miss Q Howell; Elsternwick Branch, by Miss N Morris; and were received on the motion of Mrs Haslam, seconded by Miss Waitt

Ball

As no nomination for a convener was forth coming, the matter was referred to the Council

Syllabus

The dates of the following functions were an nounced:—Back to School Day, 25th September; Church Service, 16 th November; and Garden Party 6th December

General

Mrs. Cornell advised that the National Council of Women had asked our members to become interested and join the Pan Pacific Group, and agreed to obtain further details. The National Council of Wome n also wished us to advise any migrants that opportunities were available for them to be taught English.

Miss E. Barker, on behalf of the members, thanked the President, Office-Bearers and Council for their work and services1 during the year.

Mrs Hales thanked the members for all they had done to make her year as President such a happy one and welcomed the incoming President, Mrs A G Haycraft

The meeting then closed

OLD COLLEGIANS' CLUB OF TH E METHODIS T LADIES' COLLEGE

Annual Report, 1951-52

It is my pleasure on behalf of the Old Col legians' Club of the Methodist Ladies' College to present the forty-seventh annual report for the year 1951-2

During the year five Council meetings and one Executive meeting have been held, all at the Caris Club At the second Council meeting, the Execu tive Committee was elected as follows:—Mesdames Crawford, Haslam, Jackson, Leslie, Martin, Smith and Misses Kelly, Goldsworthy and Oldfield Mrs P R Leslie and Mrs F W Cornell were appointed as our representatives for the year to the National Council of Women and have submitted interest ing reports on the various meetings attended

Back to School Day was once again held on Show Day, 27th September, 1951, and was well attended by O'd Collegians It was most enjoyable to share with the senior girls an Assembly and an excellent programme by the present students On this afternoon a special presentation of books was made to Dr. Woo d for the School Library. The past Presidents of the Club, or their families where the member had passed on, had each donated a book for the Library, and these were presented by Mrs. Kilvington on their behalf. Many of these Past Presidents were able to be present, and it was a privilege to have them again occupying a place on the platform. As always, we appreciated the hospitality of Dr. and Mrs. Woo d at afternoon tea, and the opportunity thus given to meet old, and make, new friends.

On 11th November, the Annual Church Service was held at Auburn Methodist Church when, unfortunately, there was not as large an attend ance as usual. We do appreciate Dr. Woo d preach ing at this service once again, and would like to thank our soloist, Miss June Dawkins, and Miss Mary Hughes, who read the lesson.

The President, Senior Vice-President and the Convener of the Younger Members' Circle, were welcomed to Morning Assembly on 26th Novem ber, when the President invited senior girls to join the Club Many girls were enrolled, several as Life Members

For the first time for several years, the day of the Garden Party, 8th December, 1951, was wet —very wet We were indeed grateful to Dr Woo d for making available for our use the Boarders' Lounge and Dining Room, which thus enabled us to spend a very pleasant afternoon in spite of the weather The exhibition of handicrafts interested our visitors and our members very much, and the present girls are to be congratulated on the high standard attained.

The early part of 1952 was very busy for many Old Collegians, spent in preparation for the Fair for the New Assembly Hall Fund We were all very pleased when our stall raised £214 for the two days, 14th and 15 th March, and in addition a number of donations were received Old Col legians were working in every section of the Fair as we'l as on our own stall, and many were with the Parents' Association The Honorary Organiser, Mrs L Chambers, is to be congratulated on the marvellous success of the effort, and it was with joy that the President and Secretary accepted an invitation to be present at the school on 22nd April, when Dr Woo d expressed the thanks of all concerned to Mrs Chambers, presenting her with a gold star brooch as a memento of the occasion

Owing to the Fair, the Schoolgirls' Welcome was not held until 4th April, and was in the Dining Hall The Younger Members' Circle arranged an interesting programme of progessive games, and all present spent an enjoyable evening

On the advice of our golfing members it was decided not to hold our Golf Day until about October, 1952, when other golf fixtures would be over. The Committee now have the arrangements in hand and we hope to have definite news shortly.

The Literary Evening was held on 2nd May, 1952, in the Boarders' Lounge and was tremen dously successful The Lounge was absolutely full and our guest speakers, Messrs John and Frank Livingston told us the most interesting story of their recent trip from America in their yacht We enjoyed and appreciated very much items from two Old Co'legians—Miss Ruth Farren Price, pianist, and Miss Zo e Caldwell, elocutionist

Most important to our younger members was the Ball which was held in St Kilda Town Hall on 18th June The thirty-six attractive debutantes were presented to the President, and we congratu late Mrs F C Martin, the Convener, and the ticket secretaries, Misses Eunice Dann and Bev erley Effick, on the successful evening which re sulted in a cheque for the Club of £138/8/ most welcome in view of the greatly increased costs

A Return Ball was arranged by the debutantes, and was held at Tudor Court on 14th August For this the ticket secretaries were Misses Glenne Gour lay and Ann Chandler

Although the dinner was held at "Birdwood, ' Elwood again, on 27th August, it was well at tended We were particularly fortunate in having as our guest speaker, Miss Pat Jarrett, Social Edit ress of the "Sun"; we also enjoyed a delightful group of songs by Miss Pat Napier with Miss Wy n Collins as accompanist

During the year, representatives of our Club have accepted invitations to a luncheon at Church of England Girls' Grammar School, a Garden Party at the Presbyterian Ladies' College, dinner at the Hermitage at Geelong, the speech nights of our own school and Elsternwick branch, Wesley Ball and Elsternwick Branch Ball, and we had the pleasure of entertaining representatives of Mor ongo, The Hermitage, Church of England Girls' Grammar School, and Presbyterian Ladies' Col lege Old Collegians at our Garden Party, and of Wesley College Old Collegians and the Parents' Association at our Ball.

We very much appreciate and should like to express our thanks to Dr and Mrs Woo d for the welcome which always awaits us at the school, and for so kindly allowing us the use of the vari ous rooms for our functions from time to time; to Miss D Ball for all her help and co-operation; to the various members who have entertained us so willingly and so graciously throughout the year; and to Miss Flockhart who has helped us to make these arrangements

Our sincere sympathy is with all who have suffered sorrow, and our loving thoughts with all who have not been with us owing to illness

In conclusion, we wish to thank you all, and especially the Council members, for your help in making this year such a happy one We should like to we'come the incoming President, Mrs. A. G Haycraft, and to pass on to her our very best wishes

GRACE HALES, President VENIE HARRISON, Hon Secretary

M.L.C. OLD COLLEGIANS CLUB ROOMS

CIRCLE

Annual Report

Once again, I have much pleasure in present ing the 26th Annual Report

During the past year, members have continued to meet regularly

October 5.—At the Caris Club, the hostesses were Mrs. P. R. Leslie (Mabel Rowe) and Mrs. E. Dewar (Mattie Brown). Miss Grace McKinnon (Secretary of the Woo l Board) who had just re turned from an extensive trip abroad, gave a very interesting account of her travels, and stressed the value and importance of wool to the Australian economy, and at the same time emphasing the importance of labelling woollen articles as such.

December 3.—At the Caris Club, we celebrated our 25th Birthday and Christmas Dinner Party Miss Barbour kindly made the attractive caps worn by all present The original members present were given a Club Room's Silver Apostle tea spoon, as a keepsake. Afterwards members visited the Athen aeum picture theatre

March 27.—At the Caris Club, 25th Annual Meeting was held At this meeting, it was with re gret that Mrs Tozer's (Alice Thompson) resigna tion was accepted, and the meeting expressed their sincere thanks and appreciation for her many years of devoted service to the C'ub Rooms

Mrs. T. G. Grieve (Nell Cro'l) was elected and welcomed as Hon. Treasurer. It was reported that

Mrs E Hocking (Wi n Norman) and Mrs W Blackburn (Vera Lockwood) had been presented with an M.L.C Tea Spoon, prior to their depart ure for England, in May, and that £5 had been donated to the National Council of Women for their Food for Britain Appeal

May 1.—Members met at Mrs T Wood's (Ger trude Osborn) home At this meeting, Mrs G Swift (Marie Sutherland) was elected as Assistant Hon Secretary

July 3.—At Mrs R Hales' (Grace Waite) home W e thank the above hostess most sincerely for helping to make these gatherings so enjoyable to all

September 5.—26th Annual Meeting at the Caris C'ub

December 4.—26th Birthday and Christmas Dinner Party at the Caris Club

It is with deep regret that we report the loss of one of our oldest members, Mrs. E. T. Bailey (Alice Wells), who passed away in May W e wish to express our sincere sympathy to all her rela tions.

As this will be my last report, I wish to thank a'l members, especially Mrs Russell and Mrs Tozer, for their co-operation and support during my years of office and wish the incoming office bearers much happiness in their work

In closing, I would like to convey to all mem bers my best wishes

EDN A L. CORNELL, Hon. Sec. 31st August, 1952

NATIONA L COUNCIL OF WOME N OF VICTORIA—1952

Report by Mrs. E. W. Cornell (Edna Pryor), Delegate

As a delegate for the Club to the above Council, I have had the pleasure and privilege to attend a series of interesting and instructive meetings dur ing the year

Mrs J G Norris is the Victorian President; and Mrs Herbert Brookes, the Austra'ian Presi dent, is also a Vice-President of the International Council of Women

1952—the Jubilee Year. I feel sure members would be interested in a brief statement of some of the Council's achievements over the years. Formed in 1902—by Janet, Lady Clarke, when 30 women's organisations were represented (now num ber totals over 100). Over the years, it has initi ated, supported and fought for the improvement of the status of women and children in the com munity. A few examples—Children's Court, Child ren's P'aygrounds, Infant Life Protection, Women's Suffrage, Milk Supply, Bush Nursing, School for Domestic Economy, Women Inspec tors for Education, Women Magistrates and J.P.'s, Women Police, Baby Health Centres, Six O'clock Closing, Travellers' Aid Society, State Censorship of Films, Town Planning, Migration and Health, etc The Council has aptly been re ferred to as "the watchdog of the people."

During the year, the following meetings were held, and speakers were; February.—Mrs. H. Hunt. Subject: "Cairo."

March.—The Jubilee Meeting. Mrs. Herbert Brookes Subject: "Delegates to Various Overseas Conferences." Mrs Claude Couchman Subject: "Noted Women in the Council." Mrs Karl Kumm Subject: "Achievements of the Council." Mrs J G Norris reported that an "Index Record" was being prepared to contain names and qualifica t:ons of outstanding women in the community (past and present)

April 5.—A Garden Fete was held at Mrs Allen Southey's home in Toorak, at which a pageant was presented, featuring the early Presi dents

April.—Dr Cunningham Dax spoke of the "Mentally Sick" in the community, stressing the importance of studying the social background of the patient, and methods of treatment

May.—Mrs. Norris, who had recently visited the Kew Mental Hospital, reported on the dilapi dated clothing worn, lack of occupation, evening meals at 3.40, consisting of bread, butter, jam and mug of tea; next meal at 7 a.m. (These conditions have since been improved.) Mrs. Norris paid a great tribute to the excellent work of the nurses.

Senator Robertson spoke on "The Importance of International Understanding in Australia," and said that Australia must take the leading part in

the Pacific and be the "Food Arsenal" and that women must fight for more representation on boards

June — Mr Wirth Subject: "The Colombo Plan." An attempt to unite Asiatics with our white race; such as in interchange of scholars and stu dents of all branches of living, whereby one race may learn to know the mind, habits and ideas of the other—not a matter of the Asiatics learning our way only; but that they also show us their way of life—with the hope that a fuller under standing may result on both sides.

July.—Mrs Norris reported that the "Good Neighbour Council" had opened a branch at Wil liamstown Guest speaker: Mr W N Houston, who stressed the necessity of labelling textiles, es pecially woollen goods.

August.—Mrs. Norris announced that the recent appeal for Food for Britain, £2887/15/3 had been sent to the Queen, with a request that it be distri buted amongst the old folk, pensioners, etc. Guest speaker: Dr K Brennan, of the Hea'th Depart ment, who spoke on "Food," mentioned that the cost of wrappings is allowed by the Prices Com mission The law states that no person shall pack food for sa'e, in such a way that it will come into direct contact with paper on which there is writ ing or printing Shopkeepers must pack food so that they effectively protect it from flies, dust, or any source of contamination The treatment of bread was well known—just a "bandage of flimsy paper."

September.—Lady Walsh, a Y.W.C.A repre sentative on the National Council of Women of Great Britain, gave a short address

Mrs M G Pardy, President of Mental Hos pitals Auxiliaries, reported that great improve ments had been made, especially at the Kew Hos pital where more toilets and bathrooms had been tnsta led As the building was erected in 1863 the wooden floors were well worn and, when examined were found to be so thick, that they were now be ing turned over, reprocessed and replaced The outs.de shell of the building was perfect, but the interior was being altered, improved, and redecor ated; 11 acres of lino had to be found

Guest speaker was Miss Willis (who is a Vic torian delegate to the United Nations Council) who spoke on "Trusteeship." The countries in the Pacific, especially New Guinea, were the most back ward in the world, and she stressed the importance of caring for and helping these nations. The liber ated people of Europe needed help to find their place in life again, and closer relationship and understanding between countries was necessary a general drawing-in and "bridging the gap" was encouraged

In closing, I would like to say that I feel it a great honour to have been asked to attend these interesting meetings, and sincerely thank the Coun cil for electing me

HISTORY COMMITTEE

It is with pleasure that I present the first written report of the O.C.C History Committee

The object of this Committee, as many of you know, is to assist Dr. Woo d to compile material for the History of M.L.C. to be published in 1957.

The Committee consists at present of a Con vener, Secretary and thirteen members, and our meetings are held at the College

The first meeting was held on 4th April, 1951, and since then three other meetings have been held

The Committee felt at its inception that it was embarking on a rather ambitious and somewhat vague project, as many of the Old Collegians to whom we naturally would have looked for informa tion concerning the early days of M.L.C had passed on However, even at our first meeting, as a result of discussion among members, many valu able suggestions were made, and there were fol lowed up with more or less success W e have re ceived valuable help both from the Public Library and "The Spectator," together with early copies of the magazine "Blue Bell," some early copies of handbooks, badges, photos, and a valuable diary

W e have brought the matter before the Club on several occasions through the media of magazine, circular, and "The Spectator," but we feel we have only touched the fringe of the matter, and that there are still many avenues of information yet unknown to us W e would once again, therefore, urge all club members to make this matter of the History of M.L.C a personal one, and do what they can to let the Committee have any appro priate information which we find often comes from the most unlikely sources W e feel, that ow ing to the breaking up of homes and the often consequent destruction of records, letters, etc much valuable material may be lost to us; and we would, therefore, ask that any contributions be sent to us as soon as possible

In conclusion, we would like to thank all Old Collegians who have so far helped us in this matter

QUEENIE HOWELL , Convener

YOUNGE R MEMBERS' CIRCLE

First Annual Report

This is the end of the first year of the Younger Members' Circle and the members of the Com mittee feel quite proud to produce this report

Although we have had a few upsets and dis appointments throughout the year we have also had a great deal of fun and a number of really delightful functions

W e started the year with a Tennis Party at school and this was so successful that the Com mittee felt! confident to venture upon more varied functions during the year Hikes and trips to the

country have proved to be of immense fun to those who attended, but unfortunately not suffici ent did and this was consequently disastrous to our funds W e hired a bus to Mt Macedon one Satur day morning and the day was delightful with everything running to schedule although we nearly lost our Secretary (Audrey Oldfield) in a huge basin of fruit salad at Fruit Salad Farm

The three Theatre Nights we planned during the year were thoroughly enjoyed by those who attended, and incidentally, they replenished our "financial larder" considerably In view of this, the Committee decided to give a small donation of five pounds to the Assembly Hall Fund

Perhaps the most adventurous of our functions was a Barn Dance which was held at the home of one of our members. This wa a great success, even though Mrs. Ball (Jill Hickling) nearly strangled herself by becoming entangled in a bridle hanging from the roof.

W e are happy to announce that Miss Audrey Oldfie'd has been elected joint-Convener and we would like to thank her for all the work that she and Miss Marion Fenton (Treasurer) have done for our Circle during the year

W e would very much like to extend our thanks and appreciation to Mrs Hales and Miss Venie Harrison for their help and encouragement, also to the Old Collegians' Club Council for their donation of ten pounds to our funds to help us with postage and circulars This will prove to be of great help to us in the forthcoming year

W e have' many functions in mind and the first is a Tennis Party at school at the next mid-term holiday if permission is granted as well as a Swim ming Party later in the year.

Our annual meeting was he'd on 30th Septem ber, at which office-bearers were elected and our future plans were discussed M J SHEIL, A OLDFIELD, Joint Conveners

GOLF DA Y

At Huntingdale, 14th November

"Oh , yes, you were in the tennis team!"

" I remember you—you were always in a gym tunic!"—Sorry, I really should begin at the be ginning

A perfect day and in lovely surroundings we began our Golf Day for 1952

Present girls—mother can get off the mark as smart as ever you can (and no whistle either!)

10 a.m.—All golfers trollies ready, and only waiting for the starter's call for play (Maybe they knew Mrs Buick's call meant business.) A cheery wave to on old school mate, but the course ahead

Grandmas were there too (so they said, tho' they didn't look it)—some of the brightest and best

A field of over 40 away by 10.40 a.m

12 o'clock.—The loyal well wishers arriving— Mrs Hales (Past President), Mrs Cornell (Edna Pryor) (Vice-President), Mrs White (Sadie Rey nolds), Mrs McKenzie (Isobel Campbell), Mrs Dight, etc., to say nothing of the Council mem bers already among the 10 a.m.-ers

From 1 o'clock onwards the players returned— cheery, no matter what the score. When over 50 gathered for lunch, the rafters rang. All wore name tags with single names on.

The kind folk who served lunch were wonder fully patient—as lunch lasted from 1 p.m to 3.30 p.m (Then we were still discovering old friends.) The slaps on the shoulder were as hearty as Dad's would have been at an Old Boys' reunion I have always felt sorry for Presidents—but never again Mrs Haycraft (Elma Martin) had as much fun as I had, and that is saying a great deal

Mrs Hinton (Eleanor Johnson), Huntingdale captain (Golf President before this goes to press) introduced Mrs Haycraft, who in a bright speech admitted she had been "caddying" that morning She welcomed all, and all welcomed her Though no one seemed to care if their score was 50 or 500, there were some "top scores," and several handicaps were reduced

Mrs. H. Bird (Mary Artill) topped "A " Divi sion (scratch to 18).

Mrs Ingles Smith (Freda Farrow) carried off the Trophy in "B " Division (also reduced her handicap)

Mrs Richards (Gwen Edwards), the 9 secret holes

The "good old times" ran on—Elina Moir (Mrs. Boon, of Warragul) had a day—seemed to know everyone. Mrs. Merryless (Hettie Stocks), Charl ton, ran close. Mrs. Balding (Trix Barclay) and daughter, Judith, could place many. Judith and Joan Anderson lent a cheery note—being of the younger set, they will see the Old Collegians' Golf Day becomes "tradition." Mrs Frost (Elvira Ward), Mornington, was definitely among old cobbers again

W e are having a Grandma's Trophy next year —so look to your stroke

I must not run on indefinitely. Such a day was a happy reward for the Committee's efforts, and they—Mesdames Hunter, Stewart, Bird, Buick, Jackson (Kath Vimpani), Powell-Dawes (Mar garet McCutchinson), Kennett (Doreen Vimpani), and Miss Audrey Dye—thank you all

P.S.—Present girls, in the years to be, when you no longer find your friends on the tennis court, look to the golf links. There is much in the say ing, "the pull of the old school tie."

Till next year

OL D COLLEGIANS' ASSOCIATIO N (ELSTERNWICK)

Annual Report

On behalf of the Committee of the M.L.C (Elesternwick) Old Collegians' Association I have much pleasure in presenting the Annual Report

At our annual meeting we were interested to hear a report from Miss June Miles, our Youth Concert representative, who suggested that we form a group to attend this year's Youth Concert series; this was done and as a result we have spent many enjoyable evenings May 3, 1952.—The Athletic Sports were well attended this year and we were lucky to have a perfect day for the occasion May 6, 1952.—A most enjoyable night was held at His Majesty's Theatre where a group of about sixty saw "Kiss Me Kate" which provided not only an enjoyable evening but also an opportunity to meet old school friends again

July 11, 1952.—"Could M.L.C (Elsternwick) and Caulfield Grammar be merged into a co educational school?" This subject caused much laughter and interesting observations to be made during a debate between the two schools

July 22, 1952.—We held our Annual Dance at the New Alexandra for the first time This was not only a social success but very profitable also Be cause of this we hope to continue holding our future dances there A special word must be said here for all members of the Committee, for with out their support and very hard work we could never have held such a function W e were also happy to have with us Dr and Mrs Brenton, President of the Parents' Association, on such a pleasurable occasion

August 24, 1952.—The annual Church Service was held at the Orrong Road Methodist Church and here we had an opportunity to worship with not only Old Collegians but also present-day girls, staff and friends

September 25, 1952.—Back to School Day was a perfect day of glorious sunshine It was great fun for all of us to be able to chat with other Old Collegians, members of staff and present girls Miss Lindsay kindly showed us the alterations which have been made over the last year and the usual basketball match was played

October 3, 1952.—This event was successful The Annual Dinner and Picture Night, the dinner being held at Union House, Melbourne Univer sity

The Council of the School has decided to give a Memorial Scholarship in memory of Miss J Bennett, and Dr Woo d and Miss Lindsay have kindly given us permission to donate an Honour Board to bear the names of girls who win the scholarship

A most successful year in all respects has been held W e have not only enjoyed ourselves, but have taken advantage through the Association to renew old friendships and keep in touch with the school W e look forward to similar successes in future years

ISLA PEARSON

NORM A MORRIS, Hon Secretary

M.L.C. OLD COLLEGIANS' CLUB (Sydney Branch)

December 3, 1951.—The Christmas Party of the Sydney members was held at 5.30 p.m Hostesses for the evening were Misses Yvonne Robinson and Alison Reed

A n enjoyable evening was had by all and Mrs. Hughes (Neen Preston) kindiy sang some carols which lent a Christmas spirit to the evening She was ably accompanied by Mrs. Badgery (May Brown)

W e thank Miss Preston for her gift of calendars and for the decorative serviettes Mrs Goldsmid donated a Noel Coward book to the member who could remember furthest back to her school days This book was won by Mrs Brown (Rhoda Buchanan) A novel competition was also held and after much hilarity it was unanimous that Mrs Frazer (Kathleen Gault): should receive the prize Mrs Evans (Phyllis Furneaux), a new member, was welcomed and we were very pleased to have her join

March 4, 1952.—A late afternoon party was • held at 5.30 p.m., and twenty-three were present Hostesses for the evening were Mrs Campbell (Gretchen Krome) and Miss Joycelyn Pescott

Mrs Chancellor was our speaker for the evening and, as she had just recently returned from an other trip abroad, we were all very interested to hear the news of her varied experiences in Eng land, Canada and America She concluded by stating that she felt that Australia was still the best country to live in Mrs. Mulrea (I. Hearn) was welcomed as a new member, also Miss Shain's sister, Miss Kermode May 15.—Ten Old Collegians entertained Linda Clemens (Belcher) at the Carlton for supper W e all enjoyed meeting her again and many items of news were exchanged June 4.—This was the event of our late after noon tea party, at which Miss Jean Wishart was hostess The members were pleased to welcome Mrs. W . Deane (Elsie Danks) and her daughter. May Morgan was also welcomed as a new mem ber, but as she will be training as a nurse soon we regret that we will not have her for long.

The Annual Meeting of our Club was held in September Mrs Macdonald (Jean Howarth) and Mrs Fraser (Kathleen Gault) were hostesses for the evening At the suggestion of Mrs Fraser, we were asked to relate an anecdote of some incident of our school days Quite a few members were able to relate some very amusing occurrences

At this meeting, we elected officers for the en suing year, which are as fallows:

President: Miss C Money

Secretary: Mrs Satchell (Margaret Bassett)

Treasurer: Miss Z Preston

News

Mrs Grozier (Jean Watson) gave birth to a son, 28th December, 1951

Phil Gram underwent an operation in April, but we are glad to know that she has fully re covered

Bereavements

The Old Collegians extended sympathy to the following Old Collegians:

Mrs W Deane (Elsie Danks) whose husband died in February, 1952

Mrs Shain (Ivy Kermode) whose mother died in November, 1951

Miss I McClelland, whose mother died in July, 1952.

Obituary ,

W e also feel the loss of some of our members who died this year.

Mrs Guss (Doris Pepperday), who died early in the year.

Mrs Chancellor (May Green), who died in June of this year

Miss M Paton, who died in August of this year

CICELY MONEY

M.L.C. OLD COLLEGIANS' CLUB (Adelaide Branch)

President: Mrs. C. L. Morgan (Ruby Miller)

Vice-President: Mrs. J. Dunn (Estelle Gardner)

Treasurer: Mrs Loveday (Alberta Lauer)

Acting Secretary: Mrs Loveday (Alberta Lauer)

Our membership increased slightly last year, but not for very long, Mrs Beynor returning to Melbourne to live, and Mrs V Anderson remov ing to Nedlands, W.A., The annual meeting was held at the Overseas Club rooms on 20th June

At the annual meeting on 17th August, 1951, we were pleased to welcome Mrs Nicholls (Wini fred Gardner) from the Melbourne Club

Mrs Cockrell (Bessie Stanyer) spent an ex tended holiday in Cairns and Sydney last year In the social activities, husbands proved their worth and members brought them along to the home of Mr and Mrs Reece for bridge in Octo ber Mrs Cox (Mary Hart), over from Melbourne, was our guest at the January meeting; and we also welcomed a new member, Mrs. Daley (Verna Gray). On 6th March, husbands were prevailed upon to accompany us to the Repertory Theatre to see the "Happiest Days of Your Life." A pleas ing conclusion was supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Glenunga.

On 21st March, at the home of Mrs Dunn, we were happy to welcome home Mrs Field (Addie Crane) from a 12-months' visit to Great Britain She was travelling with her son, who was doing pharmacy work in London Mrs Daley (Verna Gray) left for England in June

W e regret that Mrs Winnall has not been with us this year and trust her health will soon im prove Mr and Mrs Dunn have recently returned

from New South Wales Seeing Canberra in its autumn glory was the highlight of their trip

The Victorian Secondary Schools Old Girls' As sociation formed here last year with representatives from about 12 schools, was invited by the Presi dent, Mrs. E. C. T. Layton, to her North Adelaide home M.L.C O.C.C was represented at this func tion

RIT A C. REECE.

VICTORIAN LETTER

A description of the floods at Orbost, gleaned from extracts of letters received from Estelle Nicholls:—

Orbost, 18th June Dear Family,

Well, we've seen enough water to last us for months to come

The flood is going down gradually though there is a lot more water to comei from the moun tains The losses among farmers are almost un believable Most of the houses on the flats have had some water above floor-level. Hundreds of cows are standing in water and, of course, that can only last a little while before they are drowned The family of nine, mentioned in the news, were the Kendalls from Brodribb Judith, Pam and Mal co m came to school to-day with coloured jumpers because their school blazers are "floating around somewhere at home," Pam said Mr Kendall had to stand on a chair to ring up the police to come and while he was on the phone he saw two piglets swimming by the window so he lent out and dragged them in on to the sofa! . . . Half the school is away because buses cannot get through.

On Monday morning the flats were green, with just a few puddles left from last week's flood and local rain You should have felt the east wind that morning—it was terrific! Two and a half pine trees were blown down at school With east wind and rain everyone knew there would be a flood, especially as there had been heavy rain in the mountains and N.S.W All the bus children had to go home during the day Talk about quick work! At about 9 a.m water was rushing through the Gulch By lunch time it had completely covered the flats at Jarrahmond and most of the Mario Road area near the Gulch At Bete Bolong it soon came over in a few places By the afternoon it was over the Highway and after school we watched the last trucks getting through near Matthews' garage At about tea-time, Watt's Gulch broke and a colossal amount of water rushed across to the station, knocking over railway trucks It was then that the transport truck was caught on the high way and the three men had to sit and finally stand on the back, up to their waists in water all night while the truck gradually drifted and tilted!

In the afternoon you just should have seen the huge trees rushing down the roaring current of the river! There was barely a tree's length between each and there was other debris—branches, and dead animals—mixed up with it all It is no exaggeration to say that there were great waves out at Jarrahmond and down near the Butter

Factory It sounded like a storm at sea In the evening I spent over an hour down near Matthews W e had to step back, back, back, every few minutes as the water came up

At present I'm in bed with almost no voice and a very bad cold but I wasn't the only dill who stood in rain and cold to watch the water rising

Unfortunately, the wreckage and damage is on a huge scale and has caused much hardship and suffering

NEW S FROM OVERSEAS

Extract of a letter from Helena M. Heath, at pre sent with the English Electric Co., Marconi House, Strand, London:—

A Description of the Trooping of the Colour

Yesterday I went to the Horse Guards Parade and watched the Trooping of the Colour and while it is all fresh in my mind I am endeavouring to pass on the wonderful sight to you, if my pen is only able to keep up with my thoughts

W e got there about 9.30 and all ticket holders went down a separate path and I felt really im portant walking past all the thousands who had already taken up their stand along the Mall Stand A went right along one side and seat 121 was right in the middle Through the glasses I saw Mr and Mrs Menzies sitting right over the other side exactly opposite us with Mr Churchill next to them Then on the balcony I saw Princess Mar garet, the Queen Mother, Prince Richard and the Duchess of Kent Stand A was not reserved for Australians only Quite a few Americans were there and also English folk—the men complete with top hats, and of course the inevitable um brella or walking stick

The Queen didn't leave Buckingham Palace till 10.45 but the Guards—Scots, Grenadier and Cold stream—marched on to the parade ground at about 10.15 First you heard the stirring music of the band, then they came into sight, row after row of seemingly toy soldiers, marching as one with black pants, scarlet jackets and black busbys They formed up in one long line on the west side of the parade ground with the massed bands, drums and pipers slightly in front

Just a little before 10.45, a landau arrived—in fact two arrived and in the first were Queen Eliza beth, the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret They were given a rousing reception and made their way to the balcony W e were so busy looking at the first landau that we didn't even notice who was in the'second As Phillip was watching with Margaret, the chances are that he was in the second landau

Then at about 10.55 the Queen herself arrived, sitting side-saddle and looking, oh-—so small and lost up there on Winston amongst all the other ceremoniously dressed officers and escort She rode right past my stand and I took a snap though I'm afraid I was too excited and shaky to focus properly

First she inspected the troops—both Foot Guards and the Household Cavalry. You've never seen such beautiful horses in your life—white, grey and some jet black They must have been brushed and groomed for hours beforehand The men riding them were most impressive in their full regalia The horses were almost uncanny the way they kept time to the music—absolutely marching in step to it

T o continue—The band then played a slow march followed by a quick march with the foot troops marching Yo u know what a thrill it is to see a bit of the Slow March at the beginning of a Gaumont newsreel, so you can imagine what it was like to actually see it all happening and last ing for about ten minutes Then—a complete change of music and they were quick marching The way the men and the band in front, turn and manipulate corners has to be seen to be believed

The Escort for the Colour then moved out— halted opposite the Colour which was taken over by the Ensign and the band played God Save the Queen The Colour was then trooped down the line of Guards After this bit of ceremony, the Guards marched past the Queen in slow and in quick time—in five divisions, and honestly, they marched completely as one Then it was the House hold Cavalry's turn to go past, first at a walk and then at a trot Honestly, seeing those magnificent animals and the varied dressings of their riders made me feel awfully proud to belong to the British Empire—for no other country in the world can match England with such a soul-stir ring performance After this the Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry and the Mounted Band left the parade ground for Buckingham Palace, and then the Queen took her place at the head of the Queen's Guard and proceeded down the Mall to Buckingham Palace

My word, it was hot in the sun I saw at least two Guards faint A couple of soldiers rushed for ward and carted the two off on stretchers I did feel sorry for them, for we were told that the Guards get 14 days' C.B if they faint That seems to me awfully hard, for the poor chaps would not do it on purpose now, would they? The music played was all very stirring, including "The Duke of York," "Th e British Grenadiers" and "Th e Coldstream March." Looking through the glasses I saw Princess Margaret beating time with the programme in her hand Really, you could not help but beat time, the rhythm was so perfect

Elizabeth sat almost motionless throughout, ex cept at the very beginning when her horse was restive—in fact, at one stage, he backed away and turned his back on the Guards. When he was brought back, a soldier adjusted one of the straps and after that he stood perfectly still. It must have been an awful ordeal for the Queen, though, with thousands of people watching her for the whole one and a ha'f hours, and on television, too.

It's something I shall never forget as long as I live—and I'm so glad and thankful that I was able to see it all

Extract of a letter from Jean Crow:—

For eleven months now I have been enjoying life in Great Britain, and, as the time for my return home draws near, I realise more than ever how very dear to me this wonderful Homeland of ours has become From the time I arrived in May of last year until 15th October, I did a lot of sight seeing in and around dear old London, as well as tours of the southern counties, and Lake District, Scotland, and a special tour of France, Switzerland Northern Italy and the Austria Tyrol Then I settled down to life and work in London In this connection I feel you may be interested to hear some news of my activities, as well as those of Neva Start with whom I have spent many happy times.

Neva arrived in England two months earlier than I did, and, for some time; was teaching at a school in Nottingham She was, of course, in charge of music In July she came to London to study with the famous teacher of singing—Bor gioli—who advised her to give up her teaching whilst she was taking lessons In order to supple ment her finances, she took a position at the Over seas Branch of the National Provincial Bank Much to our surprise and delight I was appointed to the same staff a few weeks later Of all the banks, let alone the many other offices in London, it was very strange that we should both become employed in the same place A fortnight after I arrived there, Neva and I were further surprised at the arrival of Pat Hagerty It is a small world, is it not? As you may imagine, Neva and I were thrilled to be working in the very heart of the oldest part of London, and we spent many lunch hours exploring our most interesting surround ings Our Bank building is situated on the famous corner on which are the Bank of England, the Mansion House and the Royal Exchange I worked near a window which overlooked the Mansion House, so was able to obtain a marvellous view of the entire proceedings connected with the Lord Mayor's Show on 9th November last For the Pro clamation of our new Queen, both Neva and I were invited to view the ceremony from the windows in the office of the Assistant Managers, which windows overlook the Royal Exchange on the steps of which the ceremony took place It was a most impressive and spectacular piece of pageantry O n the day of the funeral of the late King we were allowed time off from work to witness this very sad, but most wonderful sight At 6 a.m on that unforgettable Friday, we took up our positions in Piccadilly on the corner of St. James's Street so were able to see the entire procession at close quarters. A more profoundly moving and solemn pageant I could not imagine. The sad but proud dignity of the participants in the procession and the Guards and police lining the route, together with the silence of the huge crowds, was indeed a great and loving tribute to a wonderful King and family man. As is the case with many others, I felt that our loss was not only national but a personal one. T o witness the Lying in State was another deeply moving experience, and I felt proud to be one of the many thousands who waited at least five hours

in order to enter that glorious Westminster Hall and pay homage to our lata beloved Sovereign.

On 8th March, I terminated my employment at the Bank, so that I might continue my touring Before returning home on 5 th June, 1 am to visit the Stratford country, North Wales, the Wy e Valley and the Cotswolds district, and will spend three weeks touring Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Holland, ending up with three days in Paris.

Neva is still at the Bank, and is planning for her marriage which is to take place on the 3rd May at Wesley's Chapel I, of course, will be present, and another of the guests is Wilma McKeown (nee David)

I have been very delighted to meet other Old Collegians here Whilst touring in the English Lnke District, I met Miss Winifred Mitchell, who for many years has been a member of the Music Staff at the College Sheila Davies I have seen on one occasion when we had a marvellous chat about old times and our more recent travels I have also seen both Judith and Nancy Hackwcll on several occasions

There is a great number of wonderful experi ences about which I should like to tell you, but I have written about facts which I thought may be of interest to other Old Collegians if you are able to publish a few of them in the July issue of the Magazine I should have mentioned that Neva is marrying Mr Noel Mcintosh who arrived in Lon don from Australia on Sunday last

I was very glad to learn of the amazing result of the Fete held at the College in March Such a grand result is in itself a tribute to the hard work of so many Collegians, past and present, and the parents My congratulations to the organisers and their colleagues

With all good wishes for the continued success of the Magazine,

Yours sincerely,

W . JEAN CROW .

Extract from a letter received by Miss V. Harrison from Mrs. Y. Scott, who lives in a suburb of New York, America:—

I could write a great deal about life in America W e love it and find the people so kind and hos pitable They are immediately interested when they hear that we are Australians and make it easy for us to become acquainted with them

Contrary to its greatly publicised crime, nar cotic rings and general wickedness (?) America, as we find it in suburban life, is intensely consci entious

Churches of Protestant denomination play an important part in community life and the people seem much more aware of religion than they are in Australia

The schools are naturally affected by locality, but the schools supported by the citizens are much better equipped than the comparable ones at home My two children attend our local school, and they have a delightful cafeteria where they can buy hot lunches or sandwiches The menus are sent

home each week so that the parents may check what the children are having Also, any parent is able to call at any time and supervise without noti fying the school There is also a strong Parent Teacher Association; parents are invited to discus sion groups and mothers can go along to morning coffee hours where they can meet the teachers and discuss any problem relating to the children

I find that the women especially, are very alert, keenly interested in most things and not in the least dull They manage their homes and families and yet find time to stimulate their minds outside, which is good both for the home and the com munity

One thing I found hard to become accustomed to, but now take for granted is: "Th e customer is always right." Hence, shopping here is a pleasure with the shopkeepers doing all in their power to make it so

But the hardest thing to obtain enough of in America is—time.

Letter received by Queen'e Howell from Evalyne Smith, who is spend'ng s'x months touring Eng land and America, after spending some time on the Continent:—

The "Columbian," Milwaukee Railroad, Dakota

My Dear Queenie,

At any moment the train will continue its jolt ing journey across South Dakota and then my writing will become even more illegible W e are waiting for fifteen minutes at Aberdeen—a farm ing centre in the midst of miles of flat maize coun try I am with a group of people touring the Parks of Central U.S.A W e go to Yellowstone, Salt Lake City, Colorado Springs, Denver and National Park I am looking forward to this tremendously W e left Chicago last night at 10 p.m and will leave the train sometime to-morrow morning The sleepers are the Pullman type—which figure largely in the films—the ones where everyone is curtained off in a small cubicle The bed was very comfort able last night O n the train from Washington to Chicago, I had a different type of sleeper—a real bed with armchairs beside it

Well, I didn't intend to give a lecture on American railways I arrived in New York on 1st August and have had a most exciting month here When I reached Chicago last Sunday, it was very pleasant to find your letter waiting for me

The train has begun its journey once more as you will notice in a minute or two.

I flew from London to New York, as you know There was such a strong head-wind that we had to refuel at Iceland and Labrador—which delayed us for some hours but made the journey more interesting You can imagine what a thrill it was to meet by brother after thirty years He, Isabel and I stayed at the Waldorf-Astoria for a week, and saw most of the highlights of New York I wouldn't like to live there but it is a wonderful place for a holiday W e toured round in buses,

sailed round Manhattan Island, climbed the Statue of Liberty, visited various skyscrapers and sampled theatres and night clubs

One day Frank and I flew to Buffalo, hired a car and drove to Niagara Fa'ls These are about twenty miles downstream from Buffalo W e drove along the Canadian side first. There are lovely parks all along the water side The Falls them selves are breath-taking; of course, I had seen photographs of them, but I was awed by their grandeur, the width of the chasm and the won derful colours p'aying through the water W e visited the gorge and whirlpool downstream and inspected the caves behind the falls W e wore heavy oilskins and crawled out dripping and nearly deafened

After New York, Isabel and I went on a tour of New England W e travelled with fifty other tourists—forty-eight women and two men It was fascinating listening to the various accents from States all over the country The bus took us to Cape Cod, Boston, the Green Mountains of Ver mont, the White Mountains of Hampshire, Lake Champlain, Lake George, Hyde Park and West Point Much of the scenery was very beautiful— very like England in spots as befits its name Of course, this part of the country is full of history W e inspected Lexington, Concord and Fort Ticon deroga The Americans certainly regard all their historic relics with great respect There are little notices all over the place pointing out that here Paul Revere rode, George Washington slept and rebel armies marched, as the case may be W e visited "The Wayfarers' Inn" which has been re sored by Henry Ford Not far from this place are the homes where Emerson and Louise Alcott lived (not together) W e also visited "The House of Seven Gables," from which the book of the same name was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne I haven't read it, I regret to say, but would like to do so now that I have explored the house with its fascinating secret staircase

I next journeyed down to see my aunt and uncle in Philadelphia It was lovely to stay in a real home after hotel-life They had a dusky maid, a sixteen-year-old cat and some tame squirrels From Philadelphia I sallied south to Washington, D.C This is a very beautiful city with tree-lined avenues and fine buildings I visited the White House (in company with five hundred other s:ght-seers), the Capitol, Lincoln Memorial and Mount Vernon, Washington's home

The last week I spent in Chicago and will return there after this trip. That seems to bring you up to date with my journeying

He told us a few interesting anecdotes on the way to the Palace We, of course, had our special yellow sticker on the windscreen, and felt very important until we arrived in the Mall Here were literally hundreds of cars bearing similar stickers queueing up to enter the Palace

W e joined the queue and sat in it for about haif an hour before we finally arrived at the gates, showed our cards and were allowed through

At the main entrance on the farther side of the huge courtyard, we were assisted from the car Dy a footman, proceeded up the red-carpeted stairs, and then entered a large, red-carpeted room with the grand staircase leading off to the left •

Ahead of us was the ladies' cloakroom, and after powdering our noses and viewing ourselves from all angles in the many mirrors we ascended the grand staircase and were directed to the ball supper room

The sight as we entered the supper room was amazing A large, white-walled, gilt-decorated room with enormous chandeliers was packed full of girls, all sitting on little gilt chairs

When our turn came we went out of the supper room, along a red-carpeted corridor and into the back of the ballroom itself Here we were lined up, almost under the musicians' gallery, while at the other end of the room, seated on chairs on a crimson dais and attended by the Honourable Corps of the Gentlemen at Arms, were the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh

Above and behind them was an enormous crim son canopy, standing out clearly against the white and gilt walls.

W e passed through the ballroom and out into a little anteroom again set with mirrors so that we were able to put final touches to our toilette and then we were at the door leading back into the ballroom and to the Queen

While our cards were being passed on, we too were being directed from one spot to another, until our names were announced and then we went forward alone and made our curtsey to the Queen

The Queen looked a picture, so serene and poised, sitting very erect and bending her head and smiling as each debutante made her curtsey.

Then we made our way from the ballroom into the crimson drawingroom where we were more than ready for a cup of tea—fortunately the urns ran to two cups each.

Extracts from the diary of Dr Dulcie Rayment, describing her visit to Buckingham Palace for pre sentation to the Queen and the Duke of Edin burgh, early in this year:—

I met the two Sydney girls, Nola and Beverley, at their flat at Swiss Cottage, and the car arrived at about 2.15 p.m., driven by a chauffeur who had done the job many, many times before

Our car was order through a microphone which is connected with the loud speakers in the Mall After about ten minutes' wait it arrived and we were soon on our way out of the gates of the Palace, and into the busy noise of the everyday London traffic

News of Beryl Phillips, who went overseas in April last year:—

Just before Beryl left Australia the Methodist Young People's Department asked her if she would go to America to do a course in Religious Educa tion She spent about three and a half months in

England going to an S.C.M Conference in Swan nick and a Summer School at Truro, Cornwall Out of the three and a half months, she spent three and a half weeks in Holland, the Rhine Valley and Belgium cycling and hitch-hiking and, needless to say, had some very interesting experi ences

She left England on 1st September, 1951, and spent one week in New York' with Rev. C. J. and Mrs. Wright, then went to Hartford Seminary Foundation, Connecticut, where she spent eight months doing the course. She found it both a very interesting and a very busy time—the Americans work very hard and for long hours to fit their course into the eight months. After working so hard, Beryl received her Master's Degree and went up to Toronto to a Methodist Leaders' Conference at Epworth Forest, near Fort Wayne, Indiana She also went to a Student Volunteer Movement Con ference in Lawrence, Kansas, at Christmas time, where there were 2500 delegates After Epworth Forest, she went to Tacoma, on Puget Sound, Washington State, to do a month's vacation school work, spending one week at a place in an Indian Reserve not far from the famous Cou'ee Dam, and another week at the foot of Mt Ranier which is over 14,000 feet high, the top being covered with snow the whole year round She then went down through San Francisco to Los Angeles, arriving there about four hours before the earthquake which shook the house about like a ship in a storm, but fortunately the house remained quite safe

After going through Utah, Colorado, etc., she ar rived at Ashlands, Kentucky, in time for the wed ding of her room-mate from Hartford Then a few days in Washington and ten days in New York completed over eleven months in the States She is now back in England and has just com pleted a hitch-hike trip to Scotland and hopes to cross to France and Switzerland before she re turns to Austra'ia just before Christmas

land and Ireland as well as on the Continent, visiting Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland

Other Old Collegians who have visited England and the Continent this year include Vea Hill (Jolly), Mrs. S. Jenkin (Gwenda Wilson), Mrs. W . Blackburn (Vera Lockwood), Mrs. E. Hocking (Win Norman), Helen and Joan Cornish, Noeleen Ferris, Marjorie Behrendt, Rosemary Baxter, Robin Carne (who journeyed to England from Canada), Joan Garden, Mrs. Dorothy McDonnell (Wor rell), Maureen Johnson, Ruth Pretty, Ruth Price and Ellen Christensen.

Dr Hilda Kincaid, an Old Collegian, who has been in charge of Infant Welfare Centres, retired this year after 24 years of service with the Health Committee The good wishes of all members of the Club are extended to her who, with her distin guished scholastic record, has applied her energy unremittingly to such a task

Old Collegians doing Nursing at the Alfred Hospital include Margaret Blackwell, Shirley Dunoon, Lillian Nixon, Joan Maclean, Judith West, Elaine Stewart and Elaine Cornwell.

The following Old Collegians passed their final Nursing examination this year: Patricia Badenach, Marjorie Collings, Patricia Collyer, Joan Hollings (now doing further training at the Crown Street Hospital, Sydney) and Anne Miller.

Beverley Bolle, daughter of an Old Collegian (Grace Hitchings) topped the recent first year Nurses' examination for Victoria

Mary Patten, daughter of Old Collegian, Beryl King, a student nurse, is President of the Mel bourne School of Nursing and a Vice-Chairman of Victorian Student Nurses' Association, for which she was a delegate at the recent Student Nurses' Conference in Adelaide

NEW S

Mrs. Roly Stebbins (Jean Carne) has returned from Fiji where she spent six months with her parents, Rev and Mrs T C Carne, who are work ing among the Indians of Fiji The youngest of her children was born in Fiji in March

Mrs. Ronald Carne (Joan Day) is to return from Port Moresby with her husband at the end of this year

Methie Alcorn, who has just moved to a new property, "The Junction," Boronia Road, Wan tirna, would be delighted to see any Old Col legians, who are passing through this district

Meryl Ross returned to Melbourne at the be ginning of the year after spending two years over seas Eighteen months of this time was spent study ing piano in Paris, and the last six months was spent giving concerts in England, including a re cital in London just before her return During her holidays she travelled extensively in England, Scot

Barbara Astridge visited Melbourne this year and Janet Barber, who works at the National Uni versity in Canberra, as also does Ailsa Thompson, returned to Melbourne late in this year to complete a six-months' library course at the Victorian Pub lic Library She will return to Canberra early next year

Phyllis Tcdner and Joan Wright appeared on the same programme at a musical evening of the Victoria Chamber Players earlier in this year.

Intending overseas travellers in the New Year include Jill Atkinson, Betty Evans (who is going to Travencore), and Claire Fowler.

The O.C.C offers its congratulations to the fol lowing old girls who have celebrated their twenty first birthdays this year:—Wilma Stevenson, Mar garet Tucker, Dawn Drummond, Betty Cox, Valma Comport, Shirley Erickson

Old Collegians who travelled interstate during this year included Mrs. Doreen King (Adams), Mrs. Edna Cornell (Pryor) and Betty Caldwell.

ENGAGEMENT S

Wilma Stevenson to Mr John E Jones

Mai-garet Tucker to Mr Keith Creed

Joan Ritchie to Mr Frank Daniels

Shirley Munro to Mr David L Scott

Dawn Drummond to Mr Warwick Gould

Barbara Clarke to Mr. John Blainey.

Glen Saleeba to Mr Ronald Penny

Beverley Dawson to Mr Keith Walton

Deidre Lay to Mr. William Randell.

Betty Crean to Mr Len Martin

Marion James to Mr Harold Barton

Betty Ccx to Mr. Angus Cameron.

Marjorie Hagger to Mr John Tucker

Helen Martin to Mr Norman Meadows

Betty Power to Mr John Shaw

Peggy Barlow to Mr Peter Dunn

Valerie Gronn to Mr I P Carter

Shirley Bisset to Mr John T C Downs

Valerie McDonald to Mr John G Martin

Patr'cia Fowler to Mr. Roger Williamson.

Leonore Marsh to Mr Kenneth Woff ,

Ruth Williams to Mr Noel Lambden

June Pettigrew to Mr. David Riviere.

Estelle Nicholls to Mr Do n McKenzie

Valerie Stevenson, Gwen Stahl, Anne Webster and Ailsa Sefton have also announced their en gagements

MARRIAGE S

Barbara Vian was wed to Mr. Keith Wilson at Electra Street Methodist Church, Williamstown, on 5th January, 1952, by the Rev L M Thomp son.

Jean Griffiths was married to Mr Reg Sinclair, on 24th November, 1951, at Methodist Church, Sea Point, Cape Town, South Africa

Anne Montague was married to Mr Ian Aird at St. John's Church, Toorak, and is at present spending two years abroad

O n 22nd March, 1952, at Scots Church, Col lins Street, the Rev. A . Crichton Barr officiated at the marriage of Norma Ross and Mr Max N Lukies Among O' d Collegians present were Joan Hodge (now Mrs. Keith Layton), Valerie McDon ald and Phyllis Todner

Margaret Daldy was married to Mr Trevor Mason on 19th January, 1952, at Presbyterian Church, Ivanhoe. Dr. A . H. Woo d officiated at the wedding Old Collegians present were Mrs William Shakespeare (Helen Daldy) and Mrs Harold Adams (Joan Carey).

O n 27th April, 1952, Dorothy Morris was mar ried to Dr Peter Foster at Queen's College Chape' The bride's father, Rev R S Morris officiated Old Collegians present were Joy Yeo (Morris), Bon Wilson (Roberts), Jean Parker (Procter), Peg Mayo (McDougall), Mary Wilson (Walklate), and Margaret Rentoul

Enid Lelia Pearson was married to Mr Ernest M Waite, at Holy Trinity Church of England, Kew, on 17th May, 1952 Miss Margaret Waite, an other Old Collegian, was bridesmaid

Cecile Williams was married to Mr Bill Treeby on 1st November, 1952, at Belgrave Methodist Church Old Collegians present were Marion Thomson (bridesmaid), Betty Trotter (Ingamells), Anne Webster, Valmai Henley, Pauline Jaensch, Muriel Williams (Hore) , Dorothy Haines (Han cock)

Joan Weymouth was married to Mr John Oram at the Canterbury Presbyterian Church

June Dufty McCoy was married to Mr John Cooney at the New Street Methodist Church, Brighton

Margaret (Noni) Rentoul was married to Dr. Ian Faragher at Wesley College Chapel.

Margaret Liebert was married to Mr Bruce Peggie on 3rd May,' 1952, at the Cooloongatta Road Methodist Church, Camberwell Old Col legian, Shirley Rush, was bridesmaid and An n Quartermain (flower girl) is the daughter of Mar garet Lawson, also an Old Col'eg:an

Shirley Jean Lugton was married to Dr David John Lancaster on 7th November, 1952, at the Ivanhoe Methodist Church

Betty Munro was married to Mr Ray Welsford on 13th September, 1952, at Kew Presbyterian Church Her sister, Shirley, also an Old Collegian, was bridesmaid

Marjorie James was married to Mr Ross Gilbey at Spring Road Methodist Church, Malvern Mar garet Williams, an Old Collegian, was bridesmaid

Rosemary Orr was married to Mr David Rich ardson at St. Mary's Church of England, Caulfied.

Barbara Mclntyre was married to Mr Arnold Rich at Holy Trinity, Kew Joan Williams and Janet Noske, both Old Colleg'ans, were brides maids

Judy Betheras was married to Mr Ken Inglis in May of this year

Ellen Hoggart was married to Mr. Alan Goodin. Prudence Apperley was married to Dr. Dick Joske.

Estelle Boast was married to Mr David Bland Audrey Pearce was married to Mr Geoff Burn

The following weddings have also taken place: Elizabeth Koier, Peggy Wilson, Shirley CosgrifT, April Adams, Jill Hickling, Margaret Holdsworth

BIRTH S

Mr and Mrs Lamb (Phyllis Cerrutty), a son Mr. and Mrs. Warry (Doreen Lancaster), a son. Mr and Mrs Thomas (Barbara Hislop), a daughter, Barbara Eleanor Mr and Mrs Jacobson (Val King-Smith), a son Mr and Mrs Cresp (Margaret Williams), a son, Victor Anthony Mr and Mrs Strathmore (Iris Uren) , a son, Matthew

Mr. and Mrs. Morkham (Phyllis Mitchell), a son, Neil David

Mr. and Mrs. Lyons (Elizabeth McCaghern), a son, Howard Ashley

Mr and Mrs Hewitt (Margaret Day) , a daughter, Robyn Margaret.

Mr and Mrs Woodward (Lois Thorpe), a daugh ter, Meredyth

Mr. and Mrs. Pepper (Jenny McConch'e), a daughter, Susan Jenny

Mr and Mrs Krigsman (Ruth Carne), a son, Graeme

Mr and Mrs Trevenen (Dulcie McDougall), a daughter, Elizabeth Anne

Mr and Mrs Mayo (Peg McDougall), an adopted daughter, Robyn Margaret

Mr and Mrs Oakley (Mollie McKinstry), a daughter

Mr and Mrs Chambers (Betty Vian) , a daughter, Pamela Ann

Mr and Mrs Keir (Merilyn McDonald), a daugh ter, Heather Robyn

Mr and Mrs Tuckett (Lois Matthews), a daugh ter

Mr and Mrs Phillips (Jean Fowler), a son Mr and Mrs Bacon (Vera Curtis), a daughter, Margaret Ann

(The Club sends its good wishes to all the little sons and daughters.)

BEREAVEMENT S

The sympathy of Old Colleg;ans is extended to the following members who have suffered be reavement:—

Mrs Mason (Margaret Daldy) and Mr? Shake speare (Helen Daldy) in the loss of their mother

Valerie Gronn, whose step-father was killed in a road accident this year

Mrs. R. Saunders (Jean Griffiths), in the loss of her father

Peggy Glanville Hicks, who lost her mother Mrs. C. P>. Swift (Marie Sutherland), in the loss of her father

Mrs H McCutcheon and Mrs Don Little, in the loss of their father, Rev H W Frederick Lesley Horton, in the loss of her father

Mrs W A McCauley (Millie Angus), whose husband, Rev W A McCauley, died as the result of an accident

OBITUAR Y

The Old Collegians' Club desires to express sin cere sympathy to the relatives of the following Old Co'legians:—

Mrs E T Bailey (Alice Wells), who died in May last year, and was one of the oldest members of the Club

Mrs. Chancellor (May Green), foundation mem ber of Sydney and Past President member of that Club, sister of Mrs. Burton (Ida Green), died suddenly on 12th June.

Joyce Hiscock and Gwen Oxley, who lost their lives in England

Mrs White, who died on 20th April, was one of the first four students at M.L.C

SECRETARY' S NOTE S

The financial year commenced on 1st Septem ber and it would be appreciated if subscriptions are paid as soon as possible

Subscriptions:

Town Members 7/6 per annum Country Members 5/ per annum Life Membership, £5/5/Members who marry or change their address, are asked to notify the Secretary

Ho n Secretary.—Miss Venie Harrison, 126 High Street, Glen Iris, S.E.6 W M 9045

Hon. Treasurer.—Miss Hilda Brown, 124 Were Street, Brighton Beach, S.5 XB 2086

BADGE S

Badges may be obtained from the Secretary, at the price of 5/ each, plus postage

SYDNE Y AN D ADELAID E CLUBS

The Secretaries of Sydney and Adelaide Branches of the O.C.C would be pleased if any Old Collegians visiting, or going to reside in either city, wou'd contact them

Sydney: Cicely Money, 64 Cremorne Road, Cremorne, N.S.W

Adelaide: Mrs Mark Loveday 32 Dartmouth Street, Croy don Park, S.A

Brisbane:

Miss C Green, 20 Manson Road, Brisbane, Q

ACKNOWLEDGMENT S

The Editress wishes to thank the following mem bers of the Club who have contributed items of news:—Mrs E Cornell, Miss V Harrison, Mrs L H Alcorn, Miss E Kent, Miss Q Howell, Miss J Crow, Miss Meryl Ross, Mrs McCauley, Mips E Kent, and any other members who have con tributed individual items of news

MAGAZIN E

It was with regret that we received the resigna tion of Miss Elizabeth Kent as Editress of our Magazine During the last two years she has given much of her valuable time and talent to the Club, and we do sincerely thank her for all she has done

However, news is still of importance and it would be appreciated if you would send it to Miss Shirley Michae', 493 Elgar Road, Box Hill North.

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