1956 Silver & Green

Silver and Green HAWTHORN

The Late Miss Frances Clerke

Towards the end of May, after some years of increasing weakness, one whom many Staff mem bers and Senior girls remember with deep affection passed from being bedridden and paralysed to the fulness of a life which earth's shadows cannot touch. Miss Clerke taught Scripture and led S.C.M. circles, bringing to both a rich interest from her years of service as a Presbyterian missionary in Korea She was a real missionary, a keen lover of the Koreans to whom she would have rejoiced to go back Having known what it is to be a stranger in a strange land, she was a good friend to many new Australians W e remember her for her friendliness, for her humour and gaiety of spirit, unquenched even by the frustration of an invalid life which was so trying to a woman men tally active as she was W e remember her for the saneness of her outlook and the Christlike nature which made her a unique person W e do not mourn, for death came to her as a welcome friend for whom she had longed—her memory and the reality of her living spirit are sweet to us, and to her is perfect joy, for she has come within the un dimmed radiance where there is "no need of the sun, neither of the moon"—she is with Christ

Silver and Green

JHagaame of the (JHflefbobtsl ptbieg ' College, §afailjcrtt

JUNE, 1956

Editor: ROSALIND JOHNS

Sub-Editors: JUDIT H HOPE, JENNIFER MURPHY

Magazine Committee: Miss L MITCHELL, Miss M BETTS Miss E HUG O (Exam Results, School Officers), AINSLIE LAMB, PAULINE MORGAN RHONDD A SMITH, JENNIFER SCRIVENER, MAR Y BREVITT, JENNIFER BRISBANE MARIE CARTER, JUDIT H RALSTON STEPHANIE TASKF.R,

Editorial

"W e shape our buildings, and afterwards our buildings shape us."—Sir Winston Churchill

In this quotation, Sir Winston Churchill re ferred to the reconstructed House of Commons, a building which must of necessity exert a strong influence over the life of a nation, and Dr Woo d applied this same quotation to schools in his report at Speech Day last year The buildings of a school must be impressive so that day by day their dignity and beauty and the works of art which they contain will shape the tastes and ideals of the pupils

At the present time, plans for new buildings are very prominent in the minds of all who are connected with M.L.C., and we have all been working most energetically for our new Assembly Hall This and the Chapel to be built next year, cannot fail, as vital parts of our school life, to have an effect upon each one of us

W e shall have, founded in our new buildings, an addition to the traditions of our school of which we can be justly proud, and we must show this in our loyalty These traditions which we build upon each year shape the lives pf all those who

pass through this school, and so it is the duty of each one of us to carry out our part in this great plan to the very best of our ability

If we are to build successfully in life and to fulfil our part in God's plan, the foundations laid here at school must be firm and secure—"Let the house be builded, the place where they offered sacrifices, and let the foundations thereof be strongly laid" (Ezra 6: 3) This is a Church school, and we have innumerable opportunities here to lay firm foundations of Christian faith and character and to build upon them. W e must seize these opportunities and allow the traditions of our school to become engrained in our lives so that we carry them out into the world with us. W e who join in the building up of these traditions must also allow them to shape us so that we shall be able to play our part to the utmost in God's great building scheme for the community And then shall the words of Ezra become true in our t i me —"An d all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid" (Ezra 3: 11)

Miss Ruth Flockart, M.13.E.

The whole School rejoices in the honour con ferred upon Miss Ruth Flockart in the Queen's Birthday Honours List Miss Flockart has more than deserved this award which she will bear with modest distinction Everyone knows that she has given her life to M.L.C If she sought any reward she has already received it in the affection of thousands of girls who have been in her Choirs over past years It is the opinion of competent critics outside the School that Miss Flockart's work is unequalled and her standards as a per fectionist are not surpassed anywhere She has not only served the cause of School Music with unique success at M.L.C but she has given her self freely to the same cause in all schools affected by the University, the A.B.C and the Victorian Schopls' Music Association in all of which she has been a prominent advisor. Staff, parents, Old Collegians and present girls unanimously congratu late Miss Ruth Flockart, M.B.E.

Salvete

The School has been very pleased to welcome these new members of Staff:—

Mrs E D Robinson, B.A., from England, Senior English Mistress

Mrs D Murphy, B.Ec., from N.S.W., Mathe matics, Geography

Mrs M B Hayman, M.A., Dip.Ed., English, History.

Mrs N Milne, B.A., from Western Australia, English, Geography.

Mrs N Loretto, B.Sc., from England, Biology, General Science

Miss N. Pelaschiar, German, French.

Miss K N Cotes, Domestic Science

Mrs S Sandral, B.A in Music, Musical Appre ciation, Scripture

Miss Valerie Kerr (Old Collegian), Lower Middle School

Miss Judith Coleman (Old Collegian), Sports mistress

Miss C L Barnett and Miss A C Brown, from U.S.A., Sportsmistresses.

Miss Josephine Rudin (Old Collegian), General Science.

Mrs H Doughty, Lower Middle School

Mrs B Tregaskis (Old Collegian), Kinder garten

Miss P. Barber, Preparatory.

Miss M Daley, Art Studio

Mrs G R Clayton, General Science Laboratory

Mr Ronald Farren Price, Pianoforte

Miss Betty Chisholm, Mus.Bac., B.Ed., Piano forte

Miss Doris Slatter, L.R.A.M., Pianoforte

Miss Meryl Morgan, Mus.Dip., Pianoforte

Miss Pauline Goldie, Mus.Dip., Pianoforte.

Miss Louise Piper, Mus.Dip., Cello

Miss Pamela Webster (Old Collegian), Clarinet.

Mrs R Caswell (Old Collegian), Organ

Mr. G. Bickford, French Horn.

Sister E T Scott, Resident Nurse

At the beginning of Term II, the following were welcomed:—

Mr A E Grimwade, B.Sc., Senior Science Master.

Mrs D E Hill, Domestic Science (recovered from long illness)

Mrs. M. Zographos (Old Collegian), Kinder garten

Miss M Slater, M.A., Dip.Ed (Old Collegian), (returned from travels overseas)

Mrs P Stout, Business School (formerly of our Staff)

Vcilete

The School regretted to say farewell to the following members of Staff in December, 1955:—

Mrs. P. Gunn, B.Sc., Miss M. P. Spence, Mrs. R Keyzer, Mrs J Stephens, Mrs M Zographos (Old Collegian), Miss J Grant, Miss P Robertson (Old Collegian), Miss P. Roffey, Mrs. L. Peach, Sister M McMillan, Mrs S M Riviere B A Mus.B

At the end of Term I, 1956, Mr H McKnight, B.Sc., left to become Lecturer at Mercer House; a separate reference is made to his work at M.L C Miss Coral Clark (Old Collegian) also left at the end of Term I, after six years in the Business School

Miss L. M. Mitchell, M.A., Dip.Ed., left to become Visiting Professor of English at Madras Women's Christian College; we shall be pleased to welcome her back during 1957. Before leaving, Miss Mitchell placed us under great obligation to her by her usual careful supervision of "Silver & Green."

The following girls in Hon VI, Pass VI and Diploma Forms left at the end of 1955:—

Hon. Vl.a: Margaret Adamson, Barbara Clark, Celia Coffey, Elizabeth Cowan, Lois Jones, Janice Livingstone, Wendy Orton, Elizabeth Ralton.

Hon. VI.b: Barbara Armstrong, Rosemary Balmer, Helen Bennett, Robin Campbell, Brenda Coates, Myrna Davis, Janice de Lacy, Nike Demet rie, Pauline Farries, Barbara Ferguson, Anne Hart nett, Margaret Hadley, Elsa Hepburn, Rosemary Horton, Margaret Horwill, Maris Johnson, Ngaire Knight, Barbara Lewis, Helen Mentiplay, Jane Pincus, Lorraine Rabie, Wendy Renkin, Margaret Scott, Elizabeth Shiffron, Pauline Simpson, Helen Stocks, Julie Sandner, Lynette Tocknell, Margaret Trathan, Margaret Walters, Judith Webb, Ruth Williams, June Wyatt

Hon. VI.c: Jill Bendall, Felicity Bartak, Janice Beilby, Rosemary Boyle, Judith Bull, Janet Chris tensen, Jane Elton, Glenise Dipple, Paddy Dixson, Anne Findlay, Coralie Freckie, Patsy Hall, Jeanette Howell, Sonia Manning, Sandra Kierson, Deborah Lambert, Margaret Lay, Charmian Leigh, Loretta Little, Roberta Littlejohns, Eve McLennan, Heather Marshall, Anne Masters, Jill Martin, June O'Con nell, Jacqueline Peace, Delys Porter, Barbara Rautman, Felicity Robertson, Dawn Sorensen, Denise Stacey, Davida Switson, Mavis Tompkins, Jeanette White, Wendy Woolcott, Annette Zmood

Pass VI.a: Marion Angus, Pamela Burroughs, Judith Carless, Valerie Creed, Elizabeth Darby shire, Heather Gray, Helen Goldsworthy, Margaret Jones, Heather Homes, Jennifer Lang, Penelope Lardner, Margaret Long, Jillian Major, Helen Micheil, Claire Munro, Lesley Palmer, Leonie Nickold, Barbara Pither, Joy Webb, Beverley Wright

Pass VI.b: Alison Byrne, Margaret Davies, Alison Dunn, Jill Easton, Carol Gray, Denise Francis, Joan Kniese, Gwenyth Lidgett, Wendy McGain, Patricia McPherson, Annabel Pemberton, Maureen Norwood, Nola Sanders, Janine Schu bert, Elaine Schuch, Judith Sykes, Yvonne Young

Pass VI.c: Rosalie Adams, Barbara Allen, Jill Cromb, Barbara Diprose, Rosemary Garonne, Anne Guild, Kaye Phipps, Jillian McKenzie, Ter rill Sloss, Winsome Strickland, Judith Talbot.

Pass Vl.d : Margaret Buckland, Marilyn Car michael, Lynne Courtier, Kathleen Earle, Barbara Fenton, Ruth Foster, Claire Furneaux, Maureen Grant, Marian Hart, Freda Korman, Margot Lloyd, Wendy Miller, Joan McCarthy, Beverley Price, Penelope Smith, Barbara Shaw, Patricia St John, Janice Taylor, Helen Ward, Catherine Warren, Lynette Westcott, Joyce Williams

Diploma A : Elizabeth Adams, Rosalie Alex ander, Anne Barrett, Janice Barthold, Berice Callander, Barbara Cant, Valerie Christian, Beryl Denman, Janice Dickens, Judith Dickie, Valma Dorling, June Eddison, Nancy Effick, Jill Evans, Maree Fankhauser, Margaret Fathers, Wendy Finch, Elaine Harris, Elizabeth Johnson, Dorothy Jones, Nea Kennett, Fay Lovell, Glenda McMillan, Adele Mispel, Betty Moon, Kathleen Oaten, Dianne Payne, Judith Pittard, Barbara Potter, Barbara Rentoul, Joy Revell, Julie Robertson, Diana Rob son, Anne Sinclair, Marjorie Tharle, Janet Thomas, Anne Walton, Yvonne Wardle, Jeanette Weight

Diploma B: Margery Blight, Faye Bolton, Helen Boyce, Gail Buchanan, Margot Burdett, Noelle Calderwood, Judith Charles, Judith Devine, Gillian Gaylard, Betty Glasgow, Beverley Grieve, Julienne Griffiths, Margaret Grover, Jenette Hammon, Julienne Harry, Noelene Heard, Lorraine Hodge, Beryl Joyce, Gwenda Lee, Deirdre Matheson, Ann Miller, Judith Miller, Margaret Newbound, June Oatley, Lesley Parsons, Joan Pepper, Kathleen Roberts, Helen Ross, Ann Rumpf, Barbara Sleep, Julie Smyth, Joy Stephenson, Valerie Suter, Ann Tanner, Celia Tasker, Faye Trebilcock, Rae Trin nick, Marcia Walker, Faye Watt, Helen Wilson

Miss Mitchell's Visit to India

At the end of First Term, we were sorry to say "au revoir" to Miss Lorna Mitchell, M.A., Dip.Ed, Senior English Mistress, who has taught at the school for fourteen years Miss Mitchell will be overseas for a year lecturing at the Madras Women's Christian University College W e are greatly indebted to her for all she has done for the English departments of the school She has done much to make our Shakespeare Day cele brations an important part of the school year, and we are most grateful for the help and advice which she has so competently given to the Maga zine Committee for a number of years The School wishes Miss Mitchell a very happy journey and an interesting time in India, and we are all look ing forward to her return in 1957 I

Appointment to Mercer House

Mr Hugh McKnight, Senior Science Master at the School for more than nine years, has been appointed Science and Mathematics Lecturer at Mercer House as from Second Term

When Mr McKnight first came to M.L.C., he conducted classes in the Girls' Block, under many handicaps He spent much time planning the New Block, and, gave invaluable help and advice dur ing the building of what has become a most notable Science Department.

In addition to his work at M.L.C., Mr McKnight has taken classes at the Melbourne Technical Col lege, and has been Honorary Secretary of the Science Teachers' Association of Victoria, with remarkable success in running conferences, the Science Talent Search, and such exhibitions as the Schools' section of "Chemex."

At all times Mr. McKnight has had the interests of the Science students at heart, and his teaching has helped to inspire many girls to adopt a scientific career, some of whom will no doubt do credit in later life to him and to the School. He will be missed also as a very good "master of ceremonies" at senior form parties, and in many other ways The School wishes him every success and happiness in his new work

The Late Miss Lorna Stirling

M.L.C. and Melbourne lovers of Music, Art and Literature, have recently lost a unique friend in Miss Lorna Stirling. After a serious illness of several weeks, she passed away on 10th February, 1956. Dr. Wood , who was in close touch with her towards the end, conducted the service at the home and the funeral on 13th February Both were attended by many friends

The later years of her school life were spent at the Methodist Ladies' College where she was a

Prefect and Dux of the School in her last year She continued her studies at the University and the Conservatorium under the direction of the late Professor Marshall Hall. She later spent several years in England, where, for some time, she edited "Pan Pipes," a Musical Journal for young stu dents.

Returning to Melbourne shortly before the war, Lorna Stirling took a leading part in arranging the music programmes of the British Music Society and gave much active help and advice to the newly formed National Gallery Society She was a promi nent member of the Lyceum Club, and their Honorary Secretary for many years

A group of Madrigalists known as "The Tudor Singers," functioning for a number of years during and after the war, were directly her inspiration, and she contributed the commentary and annota tions for many of their programmes

Lorna Stirling was a valued friend of her old School and for a period was a member of the Music School Staff, and in charge of the Violin work and Musical Perception Classes She also

adjudicated at the School's annual music scholar ship tests, some House Music Contests, and assisted the Music Department in many ways, in addition to providing a Violin Scholarship for a number of years She was the first Music Director at the Elsternwick Branch

Lorna Stirling possessed a fine, original mind, witty and gay, and her many lecture recitals on "Th e History and Influence of Music Through the Ages," were a rare experience for her listeners It is difficult to evaluate her gift for word painting and capacity for discrimination in her choice of subject matter The perfect balance she achieved in the blending of fact and fantasy created inimi table results, and even those who illustrated her lectures for her were always charmed by her "infinite variety." Travelled, cultured, a wonderful hostess and guest, her friendship was treasured by a wide circle of people with the most diverse interests

In all her work and activities, she was unfailingly supported by her sister, Miss Marjorie Stirling, to whom we fend our sympathy in her great loss

T WALTERS , Dux of the College, 1955, Senior Government Scholarship

MARGARE

Speech Daq, 1955

For the first time for more than twenty years, the annual prize-giving took place in the after noon instead of the evening. This was because the Melbourne Town Hall had to be prepared for the Federal Elections to be held on the following day.

However, despite the necessity for curtailing the programme Speech Day was a great success Mrs H E Bolte, the wife of the Premier of Vic toria, and an Old Collegian, presented the prizes and later entertained us with some delightful reminiscences of her schooldays at M.L.C

Dr. Floyd, so long associated with M.L.C.'s Speech Night, was unable to play the organ for us, but his place was capably filled by Mr. Lance Hardy, organist of St. Paul's Cathedral. The School, conducted by Miss Flockart, opened with Martin Luther's hymn, "Give heed, my heart, lift up thine eyes," with a special descant com posed by Paddy Dixson Then the School sang excerpts from the Christmas Music of Handel's "Messiah"—"Every Valley Shall Be Exalted," then the four recitatives leading up to the chorus, "Glory to God." The Madrigal Singers delighted everyone with their rendering of "The Nightin gale," and "Lullaby, My Sweet Little Baby," both of which were broadcast by the A.B.C during the year The School Choir, assisted in the choruses by some girls from Matriculation and Leaving Forms, sang more excerpts from Handel's Ora torio, "Th e Messiah"—"For unto us a Child is born," "Surely He hath borne our griefs," four short choruses, and then the climax of the musical programme—the magnificent "Hallelujah Chorus.' Speech Day ended in the traditional manner with the School singing "The Leaving Song," "Lord dismiss us with Thy blessing," and the National Anthem.

The acknowledgments were made by Dr H G Secomb, acting as chairman of the Finance and .Advisory Committee during Mr Nevile's absence abroad He thanked Mr Hardy, Miss Flockart, and all members of the staff who had worked to make Speech Day a success A striking feature of Speech Day was the presentation of a gift of £1000 to the Nurses' Memorial Assembly Hall Fund by Mrs Chambers, the honorary organiser

Speaking in his report of some impressions gained during visits to British schools, Dr Woo d said: " I was impressed by the superb buildings in the older schools as well as those in the excellent new schools Temporary buildings are not con sidered suitable, and only the best in architectural design and in equipment are being provided—and this despite the straitened financial position of Britain in post-war years."

On the subject of higher education for girls, Dr Woo d said: "The number of girls going on to the Universities in Britain is rather greater than in Australia This indicates a higher value placed on girls' education in Britain One does not won der that in Britain there are more women in

public life, in Parliament, in civic leadership, in all the professions, than there are in Australia.

"Girlst evidently stay longer at school in Britain The leaving age, of course, is fifteen; but when I was visiting schools comparable with M.L.C., it seemed to me that there were more girls of seven teen and eighteen years of age I believe that parents in Britain are prepared to make great sacrifices for their daughters' education Australia has a nineteenth century outlook in the limited value attached to girls' education and in the materialistic attitude of some parents and girls."

Dr Woo d then commented on the extra pro vision made for the teaching of languages, in British schools, and the absence of prejudice against large schools in British educational circles

Speaking about religion in British schools, Dr Woo d said: "There is full recognition of the primacy of religion in British schools Worship and the teaching of religion are an integral part of the life of all schools Britain would not have exer cised moral leadership for generations past if it had not been for the emphasis placed upon religion and education as inseparable elements in building nationhood."

Dr. Woo d then described the schemes for exten sion and construction of buildings—the erection of the Cato Wing and New Assembly Hall, and the conversion of the Laundry into an additional Domestic Science kitchen Referring to the Assembly Hall Fund, Dr Woo d said: "Through the generosity of many parents and friends, the Assembly Hall Fund has reached £45,280 A last combined effort will be made for this fund in 1956, with a fair on 28th April as its centre I bespeak for Mrs L S Chambers, our indefatig able honorary organiser, the wholehearted sup port of all friends of the School in this enterprise."

Speaking about finance, Dr Woo d pointed out that the relief offered by the State to parents, was inadequate, and he urged that the Government consider some further form of relief, as "the burden is becoming too heavy for many parents on middle incomes." Dr Woo d mentioned that, owing to the substantial increase in teaching salaries, higher fees were inevitable, but he indi cated that the increase of fees conformed with the rise in the cost of living

Speaking of the lamented death of Miss Irene McKay, Dr Woo d said: "M.L.C lost one of its most loyal and devoted members of Staff jn Miss Irene McKay (Old Collegian), who had taught on the Music Staff for over 30 years N o one had a more intense affection for M.L.C She never swerved from the faith which she had avowed in her home and her schooldays, and this inspired the dedication of her life to her profession and to the welfare of her pupils Her passing after a long and painful illness left sad but proud memories of a consecrated Christian life."

After referring to the examination results (see Exam. Results Section), the music of the School,

and Mr. Seymour's unique film appreciation course, Dr. Woo d spoke of the Art and Craft Department: "This was one of the departments of the School where I felt that we certainly do not fall below the standards of British schools."

Dr Woo d expressed appreciation of the staunch support of the Parents' Association and the Ladies' Fair Auxiliary Dr Woo d thanked the Staff for their admirable work throughout the year and particularly during his absence abroad, and then paid special tribute to Miss Kellaway for her wonderful leadership during her time as Acting Headmistress

In concluding his report, Dr Woo d said: "M y closing word is always to the girls leaving School

I have personal pride in their record, especially that of the Prefects and most senior girls leaving M.L.C means more than a school to them; it en shrines the Christian ideals of faith, worship, con duct and service, and these are ideals which they will hold and which will hold them during the future years All girls leaving will remember the lines of the hymn, "Though never more in one place all may gather, Though in life's battle we struggle apart, One be our Saviour, and one be our Father, Bind us together in faith and in heart."

—Judith Hope.

School Dfarij

February:

Tuesday, 7th: Beginning of Term I

Friday, 10th: " I promise so to do " this was the promise made by Prefects and Associate Prefects at the Induction Service in Open Period.

Monday, 13th: W e welcomed Bishop Bromley Oxnam (Methodist, U.S.A.) in Assembly.

Friday, 17th: What eloquence was heard when representatives of various school activities spoke in Combined Societies Period!

In the afternoon earnest French students visited the visiting cruiser "Jeanne d'Arc."

Thursday, 23rd: Rev S Salvaretnam, from South India, spoke to us in Open Period under the auspices of the S.C.M.

Friday, 24th: House meetings were held for the election of House Officers S.C.M tea and service at Hawthorn Presbyterian Church

March:

Friday, 2nd: Under the auspices of the S.C.M., Rev! John Havea, from Tonga, spoke in Open Period

After school the Swimming Sports were held— Krome being victors, Fitchett second, Berry and Cato equal third

Friday, 16th: Inter-House Debate between Cato and Berry on the topic, "That a nation's commerce is of more importance than its culture." Berry ably supported commerce, but victory went to the worthy exponents of culture Congratulations, Cato!

In the evening a Soiree was held at Ivanhoe Grammar School

Saturday, 17th: A party of girls went to see Dame Mabel Brookes' exhibition of rare books and antiques

Tuesday, 20th: Lower Middle School Athletic Sports—Krome emerged victorious

Friday, 23rd: Mrs Yarnold spoke under the auspices of the United Nations' Association on the organisations of the U.N.O

Monday, 26th: S.C.M tea and service at St Columb's, Hawthorn

Tuesday, 27th: School Communion Service at Auburn Methodist Church Wednesday, 28th: Interval for Easter after afternoon school.

April:

Wednesday, 4th: School resumed after Easter Friday, 6th: Matriculation Literature girls went to a performance of Sophocles' "Antigone," at the Union Theatre Saturday, 7th: Baseball—M.L.C. v. Morongo. Friday, 13th: U.N.A speaker in Open Period Rev. Burgoyne Chapman told us of "The Middle East."

Tennis M.L.C. v. Merton Hall. Friday, 20th: The unrelieved gloom on the faces of Senior girls announced that Senior School Exams had begun Saturday, 28th: Foundation Fair—a total of £2590 was raised.

May:

Friday, 4th: Athletic Sports—won narrowly by Krome from Cato, with Berry third Saturday, 5th: French afternoon at P.L.C. Sunday, 6th: The School Church Service was held in Auburn Methodist Church

In the afternoon many girls attended the Empire Youth Sunday March in the city and the service at Wesley Church Monday, 7th: W e welcomed the Rev Dr Colin Roberts, of England, in Assembly Tuesday, 8th: Our debating team greatly en joyed their debate against the University team on the topic, "That we view television with appre hension," even though they were honourably de feated.

Thursday, 10th: A very successful Teenagers' Dance was held in Hawthorn Town Hall Friday, 11th: Shakespeare's birthday (April 23rd) commemorated by presentation of scenes in Fitchett Hall

End of Term I

School Officers, 1956

Senior Prefect: Elizabeth Manfield

Prefects: Glenys Bull, Helen Chesterfield, Roslyn Crellin, Margaret Day, Judith Henderson, Eril Hutton, Rosalind Johns, Catherine Lee, Eliza beth O'Neill, Patsy Pederick, Elizabeth Webster, Joan Weetman.

Associate Prefects: Valerie Holm, Pauline Morgan (Joint Senior Associate Prefects), Pamela Bow yer, Joan Delany, Elizabeth Delbridge, Joyce Hagger, Judith Hope, Margaret Lansbury, Ruth Milne, Jennifer Murphy, Mary Ellen Nicholas, Marion Pretty, Joan Risby, Ann Simmons, Delwyn Smith, Lynette Trumble, Helen Wil liams

House (Boarders') Prefects and Wing Captains: Elizabeth Webster (Senior), Margaret Day, Elizabeth Lade, Mary Ellen Nicholas, Erna Nixon, Marion Pretty, Marjorie Thompson

House Captains—Senior: Joan Weetman (Berry) ; Helen Chesterfield (Cato), Pamela Bowyer (Fit chett), Elizabeth Webster (Krome) Middle: Lesley Fielding (Berry), Sandra Nelson (Cato), Judith Knell (Fitchett), Joan Sword (Krome) Junior: Denise Patterson (Berry), Sandra Powell (Cato), Margaret Johns (Fitchett), Judith Callander (Krome)

House Sports Captains—Senior: Elizabeth O'Neill (Berry), Joan Risby (Cato), Elizabeth Del bridge (Fitchett), Catherine Lee (Krome). Middle: Rosemary Lambart (Berry), Margaret Swann (Cato), Jane Randall (Fitchett), Mar garet Dunkin (Krome) Junior: Roslyn Jefferies (Berry) Margaret Dunn (Cato), Lesley How lett (Fitchett), Pat Johns (Krome)

Form Captains—Honour Vl.a, Elizabeth Manfield; Honour VI.b, Joan Delany; Honour VI.c, Mar garet Lansbury; Pass Vl.a, Mary Johnston; Pass VI.b, Joan Horsfall; Pass VI.c, Gwenneth Long; Pass Vl.d, Ruth Bilney; Pass VI.e, Shir ley Marshman; Diploma A , Jane Brehaut; Dip loma B, Pauline Hooson; V.a, Rosemary Ben jamin; V.b, Rosemary Jame; V.c, Helen Palmer; V.d, Janice Orton; V.e, Pamela Church; V.f, Jill Perrin; V.g, An n Thwaites; V.h, Pam Fair bank; L.V.a, Margaret Dunkin; L.V.b, Joan Sword; L.V.c, Rosslyn Wortley; L.V.d, Grace Ing; L.V.e, Noala Yen; L.V.f, Sandra Nelson; L.V.g, Lynette Boyd; IV.a, Gael Griffiths; IV.b, Marion Gray; IV.c, Valerie Hewitt; IV.d, Lynn Esler; IV.e, Desley Gare; IV.f, Katherine Sel ler; L.IV.a, Pamela Thompson; L.IV.b, Johanne Byriell; L.IV.c, Cynthia Cook; L.IV.d, Helen Hooper; L.IV.e, Margaret Dunn; L.IV.f, Robyn Muir; Ill.a, Barbara Caffin; Ill.b, Helen Brain; III.c, Beris Turnley; L.III.a, Claire Esler; L.III.b, Carolyn Dunn

Social Service Captains—Honour Vl.a, Eril Hut ton; Honour VI.b, Margaret Channon; Honour VI.c, Marion Alcock; Pass Vl.a, Kath Ingram; Pass Vl.b, Ruth Arnold; Pass VI.c, Ruth Milli kan; Pass Vl.d, Lorraine Ley; Pass VI.e, Lyn Tabart; Diploma A, Sally Stanley; Diploma

B, Nancy Andrewartha; V.a, Marlene Landells; V b, Margaret Jenkins; V.c, Helen Eyval; V.d, Robin Wilson; V.e, Myra Langford; V.f, Mar garet Raufer; V.g, Marion Richards; V.h, Carolyn Hutchings; L.V.a, Anne Callander; L.V.b, Margaret Moon ; L.V.c, Alison Corrie; L.V.d, Suzanne Evans; L.V.e, Jill Risstrom; L.V.f, Diane Walsh; L.V.g, Jill Pearson; IV.a, Carol McDougall; IV.b, Beverley Thompson; IV.c, Jean McCloskey; IV.d, Kathleen Stephen son; IV.e, Gillian Siggins; IV.f, Hilda Morgan; L.IV.a, Marilyn Chenhall; L.IV.b, Robin Dane; L.IV.c, Helen Conochie; L.IV.d, Annette Meller; L.IV.e, Diana Phillips; L.IV.f, Suzanne Pead; III.a, Alison Burnell; Ill.b, Pamela Padgham; III.c, Elizabeth Seymour; L.III.a, Betty Bristow; L.III.b, Roslyn Callander.

Sports Captains—Honour Vl.a, Catherine Lee; Honour Vl.b, Pamela Bowyer; Honour VI.c. Helen Brown; Pass Vl.a, Marion Dudley; Pass Vl.b, Judy Weetman; Pass VI.c, Joan Diprose; Pass Vl.d, Helen Biss; Pass VI.e, Diana Quick; Diploma A , Joan Risby; Diploma B, Rae Killmier; V.a, Denise Jones; V.b, Pamela New stead; V.c, Roslyn Jennings; V.d, Margaret Stevens; V.e, Patricia Phillips; V.f, Elaine Munro; V.g, Marion Mock; V.h, Joan McPher son; L.V.a, Susan Stocks; L.V.b, Jill Forbes; L.V.c, Margaret Swann; L.V.d, Jane Randall; L.V.e, Rosemary Lambart; L.V.f, Jennifer Pond; L.V.g, Jennifer Heard; IV.a, Diane Bruhn; I V b, Joan Bolwell; IV.c, Esther Hole; IV.d, Sue Hillis; IV.e, Diane St John; IV.f, Cynthia

ELIZABET H MANFIELD , Senior Prefect, 1956

Jermyn; L.IV.a, Kathryn Patsoyannis; L.IV.b, Julie Cocks; L.IV.c, Robin Westaway; L.IV.d, Judith Callander; L.IV.e, Louise Tomasetti; L.IV.f, Kathleen Beckett; III.a, Bridget McKeown; Ill.b, Beverley Cullen; III.c, Diana Redman; L.III.a, Jane MacCarthy-Clerke; L.III.b, Judith Tyquin

S.C.M Committee—President, Miss Horsman; Vice-President, Roslyn Crellin; Minute Secre tary, Joan Delany; Correspondence Secretary, Valerie Holm; School Representatives, Roslyn Crellin, Alison Wharington, Lesley Dunn, Ruth Paton; C ommittee, Lynne Galbraith, Helen Tregear; Margaret Mott, Elizabeth Manfield, Judith Henderson, Ruth Arnold; Dorothea Cook, Joan Horsfall, Margaref Paice, Helen Biss, Jan McCormack.

Library Commitee—Rhonda Smith (School Lib rarian) ; Marilyn Lechte, Elizabeth Fryer, Rita Kornan (Chief Checkers); Norma Bennett, Margot Cant, Katherine Harvey (Checkers) ; Kay Holt, Robin Sheather (Treasurers) ; Ainslie Lamb, Joan Cathcart (Book Advisers)

United Nations Association—President, Mrs. Downie, assisted by Miss Burke; Vice-President,

Jo Weetman; Secretary, Elaine Walsh; Treas urer, Ann Simmons; Committee, Helen Biss, Mary Johnston, Judy Weetman, Dorothy Davies, Jillian Holm.

Debating Society—Presidents, Miss Hotchin and Miss Sutton; Secretary, Jo Weetman; Commit tee, Elizabeth Manfield, Judy Weetman, Eliza beth Drew

French Club—President, Mrs Day; Vice-Presi dent, Mile Bracquart; Secretary, Rosalind Johns; Committee, Patsy Pederick, Glenys Bull, Judith Henderson, Mary Oakley, Jennifer Murphy

German Club—President, Mrs Clahr; Secretary, Ainslie Lamb; Committee, Miriam Baer, Jenni fer Grant

Life-Saving Representatives — Joan Weetman (Berry) ; Jean Woodfull (Cato) ; Joan Diprose (Fitchett); Glenys Bull (Krome)

Social Service—President, Miss Cerutty; Secre tary, Eril Hutton

Maths Amusements Club—President, Miss Lewis; Secretary, Eril Hutton

—Photo., C Stuart Tompkins

PREFECTS, 1956.

Back Row: Eril Hutton, Helen Chesterfield, Glenys Bull, Roslyn Crellin, Patsy Pederick, Joan Weetman.

Front Row: Margaret Day Judith Henderson, Rosalind Johns, Elizabeth Manfield (Senior Prefect), Elizabeth O'Neill, Elizabeth Webster, Catherine Lee

School Activities

Devotional

Those girls who have found time to attend our weekly devotional service every Wednesday morn ing, have once again found in it the wonderful source of comfort and guidance which so many girls before them have experienced.

Prior to Easter, Dr. Woo d read to us portion of Dorothy Sayers' inspiring play, "Man Born to be King." After the vacation we heard readings from J. B. Phillips' "Th e Young Church in Action," a modern and greatly expanded trans lation of the Acts of the Apostles

These readings and Dr Wood's guidance have led all those who have heard them to a fuller understanding and stronger faith

—Elizabeth Manfield.

Student Christian Movement

This year, as in previous years, we have a large number of girls attending S.C.M., the Diploma, Leaving and Matriculation girls have continued to meet fortnightly in study groups, and this year are studying Dr Wright's book, "Action Through Prayer," which is proving most helpful Inter mediate girls have once more been obliged to form one large group under the leadership of Miss Betty Jackson and Mrs Colin Duncan

W e have had two speakers in "Open Period" this term W e were privileged to hear the Rev Selvaretnam, from the Church of South India, who spoke on "Building a New and Better World." Last year we had the pleasure of hearing Rev. John Havea, from Tonga, and we were pleased to have him present once again in As sembly.

There have been two Inter-school services this year, both of which have been well-attended by M.L.C girls At a most impressive service at Hawthorn Presbyterian Church, Rev Selvaretnam spoke on "Prayer." Rev C Duncan was the speaker at an-Easter service at St Golumb's Church of England, Hawthorn

In the May holidays, some of our girls will attend a Camp at Whitehall, Sorrento

W e are looking forward to a very successful year, under the capable leadership of Miss Hors man and other members of staff.

Valerie Holm.

United Nations' Association

The aim of the United Nations' Association is to promote international understanding and peace. In our school group we try to learn as much as possible about the people of other countries and the work of the United Nations This year our group has a large membership and we hope it will be further enlarged in the latter half of

the year W e have started a small library of United Nations' publications and are working for United Nations' Children's Fund (U.N.I.C.E.F)

W e have heard several very interesting speakers during our lunch-hour meetings and in our two open periods Firstly, Mrs Yarnold described the work of the various United Nations' Organisations In our second Open Period, the Rev Burgoyne Chapman related some of his experiences in the Middle East and explained the troubled situation there to us

At our fortnightly lunch-time meetings, Miss Pelaschiar addressed us most informatively on the effects of the Second World War on Italy. Miss Valerie Kerr told us about some of the interesting and humorous incidents which occurred during her tour of Europe. Miss Barnett and Miss Brown helped us to understand the different way of life of American school children. Another meeting was spent in studying the Declaration of Human Rights

The United Nations notice-board has been well supplied with interesting articles by various com mittee members and two of the committee have regularly attended the meetings of the Inter schools' Committee, and we are pleased that this committee will soon publish a bulletin

Finally, we wish to thank Mrs Downie and Miss Burke for their untiring interest and sup port during First Term

—P.J.W., E.W.

The opening of Term I gave promise of a busy year ahead for the Music School There was a very large number of new students enrolled, which meant there had to be a long waiting list W e welcome to the Music Staff Mr Ron Farren Price (Mus.Dip., and several years of experience overseas), who is taking the place of his wife, formerly Miss Robin Wright, an Old Collegian W e also welcome Miss Betty Chisholm (Mus.Bac , Dip Ed.), Miss Pauline Goldie (Mus.Dip.) and Miss Meryl Morgan (Mus.Dip.) W e have also been very glad to see Miss Doris Slatter, A.R.C.M., London, back again on the Music School Staff after a few years' study abroad Miss Louise Piper (Mus.Dip.) took the place of Miss Joan Grundy (cello), who left us unexpectedly at the end of last year to live in Tasmania. Miss Piper is teach

"Music is a thing of the soul—a rose lipped shell that murmurs of the eternal sea—a^ strange •bird singing the songs of another shore."—J. C. Holland

ing the double bass as well as cello. Miss Susan Sandral (Mus.Bac.), who has recently returned from studying in America, joins our staff as a Musical Appreciation teacher, as well as for Class Singing in Middle, Lower Middle and Junior School Miss Elaine Cavanagh (Mus.Dip.) is now teaching, singing in Middle School as well as in Lower Middle and Junior School

Early in the term the music scholarship tests were held Owing to the death of our well-loved adjudicator, Miss Lorna Stirling, Mr Dorian Le Gallienne ("Argus" critic) came with Dr. Floyd to judge the contestants

The winners of the year's scholarships were:—

The Danks Scholarship for Singing: Margaret Day

Senior Piano Scholarship (gift of the late A E Wright, Esq.): Marjorie Thompson

Intermediate Piano Scholarship (the "Ruth Flockart" Scholarship, No. 1), gift of Mrs. Pur vis, Mrs John Bond, Miss Olive Pizzey: Meredith Day

Junior Piano Scholarship (gift of Danks Trust), 11 years and over: Alison McAllister and Annette Miller

Violin Scholarship (gift of Mrs A E Alcock) : Pat Muirden

Orchestral Scholarship (gift of late Mrs E J Cato): Dora Cattanach (clarinet), Elizabeth Chambers (clarinet)

Orchestral Scholarship (gift of Mrs F G Kumm): Helen McAffe. m

Original Composition Scholarship (gift of "Orpheus") : Marjorie Thompson Open "Ruth Flockart" Scholarship, No 2 (gift of anonymous donor) : Gillian Lennox (violin)

A very interesting recital was given by the winners on 23 rd March

At the end of last year, Miss Robin Wright, an Old Collegian, and member of School Staff, was married to Mr. Ron Farren Price. Dr. Woo d offici ated and the Madrigal Singers sang "Go d is a Spirit," " I Would be True" and the Blessing, at the bride's request.

O n Sunday, 11th December, the Choir, aug mented by some Senior girls, presented some ex cerpts from Handel's "Messiah" in St. Paul's Cathedral W e were grateful for the help of Mr Lance Hardy at the organ once again

The Madrigal Singers, led by Mary Williamson and Rhonda Harris, were broadcast over 3LO at 1.30 p.m in the "Youn g Australia" programme on 7th May

A microgroove record, which was made by the Choir the year before last, is now on sale at all music and radio shops throughout Australia This record, called " A Festival of Christmas," is par ticularly popular, and hundreds of copies have been sold already

The Annual Church Service was held on Sunday, 6th May, at Auburn. The anthem by the Choir was "An d the Glory of the Lord" from the "Mes siah." The whole School joined in the singing of Stanford's "T e Deum" in B flat. A beautiful set ting of "Love Divine all loves excelling" by Dr. Eric Thiman was used for the first time.

—Photo., C. Stuart Tompkins. ASSOCIAT E PREFECTS, 1956

Back Row: Joan Risby Lynette Trumble, Elizabeth Delbridge, Margaret Lansbury, Jennifer Murphy Pamela Bowyer, Joyce Hagger, Mary-Ellen Nicholas, Ann Simmons

Front Row: Marion Pretty, Helen Williams, Joan Delany, Valerie Holm, Pauline Morgan, Judith Hope Delwyn Smith, Ruth Milne

The Choir is preparing a programme of music for the "Music in Education" session of the U.N.E.S.C.O Conference on Saturday, 2nd June The works will include Margaret Sutherland's songs: "Country Places" and "Land of Ours"; Dr Floyd's "Th e Heaven of Heavens," "They that go down to the sea"—Psalm 107—set to music by June Epstein, "Sound the Trumpet," by Purcell and "T e Deum" in B flat, by Stanford.

Chamber music groups played at another ses sion of this Conference on 30th May The V.S.M.A have established a lending library for the use of School musicians In order that mem bers might hear some of the new publications, a few groups of schoolgirls and training college students gave a short programme on 18th April at the B.M.S Rooms Miss Bazeley prepared re corder and string quartette items for this pro gramme.

The School Orchestra is preparing for the V.S.M.A. Orchestral Evening during Second Term under the direction of Miss Joan Bazeley.

Mr Mack Jost gave a piano recital on 10th May which a party of staff and girls attended The Kew Philharmonic and Orchestral Society concerts have also been included in this year's activities.

The Choir is continuing its preparation of Handel's oratorio "The Messiah" for most of this year

T o Miss Flockart and all the Music Staff we say a sincere "Thank you" for their untiring work and encouragement.

—Margaret Day, Helen Williams

Shakespeare: "Little or much of what we see, we do; W e are both actors and spectators

In First Term, we had a very enjoyable time at Senior Dramatic Classes, which were attended in large numbers Dramatic Societies throughout the School have been supported with great enthu siasm Under Miss Dwyer's leadership we have had a very interesting and instructive term W e have learnt about stage-craft from stage setting and we have also acted excerpts from plays and mimed both in groups and individually.

W e are looking forward to the time when we shall be able to show our ability behind the foot lights

Aft of Speech

"Speak the speech, I pray you, as I pronounced it to you, trippingly on the tongue."—Hamlet Keen interest has been shown this year in the speech work of the School, both in school activi ties and in the Scholarship tests

These tests, which were held at the beginning of Term I, drew a record number of entries The following Scholarships were awarded:—Barbara Coppin (Lower Middle School), Margaret Lan caster and Jillian Holm (Intermediate), Glenys Bull (Senior Untrained) Elizabeth Manfield's scholarship continues this year These girls are indebted to the Parents' Association and the Dramatic Society for their generous gifts N o Scholarship was awarded in Middle School Miss Eileen O'Keefe, who adjudicated, was particularly impressed by the sight reading of the Senior girls

At Easter, Elizabeth Manfield recited the poem "The Boy Mark," by Clive Sansom, and on Anzac Day, read John Masefield's "Gallipoli." At the annual Church Service held at the Auburn Church, the Old Testament lesson was spoken by a group of girls—Delwyn Smith, Eril Hutton, Rhonda Harris, Roslyn Crellin and Glenys Bull The New Testament lesson was read by Elizabeth Manfield

W e hope that Second and Third Terms will be as successful as First Term in this department of the School

—Glenys Bull

Shakespeare Day

Shakespeare Day was again commemorated on the last day of Term I Scenes from Julius Caesar, Henry V, and King Lear were presented by Intermediate, Leaving and Matriculation English Classes

The casts were as follow:— Julius Caesar—Meeting of the conspirators

Marcus Brutus—Jillian Holm; Caius Cassius— Alison Tudor; Decius Brutus—Janice Orton; Cinna—Kathleen Waller; Portia Delphine Bec kett; Lucius—Gillian Levick; Trebonius—Diane Humphrey; Casca—Margaret Raufer; Metellus Cimber—Lynette Davies; Caius Ligarius—Jill Kennedy.

Henry V—Act s IV, Scenes 1, 2 and 3

Henry V—Joa n Diprose; Dauphin—Iris Wild; Trumpeter—-Judith Downey; Westmorland — Sally Barr; Salisbury (and Prologue)—Stephanie Tasker; Messenger—Pauline Learner; Fluellen— Lenore Barnes; Pistol—Lynette Helmer; Erping ham—• Margaret Eason; Gower—Roslyn Terry; York—Claire Chambers; Exeter—Janet Mclvor; Bedford—Nancy Taylor; Gloucester—Faye Clem son; Montjoy Joan Lovejoy; Constable—Mary Brevitt; Orleans—Kathleen Ingram; Rambures— Gilda Richards; Grandpre—Margaret Hagger; Bates—Faye Hallows; Court—Jan McCormack; Williams—Ruth Arnold

King Lear—The Division of the Kingdom and Banishment of Cordelia

Jonson: "If but stage actors all the world dis plays, Where shall we find spectators of their plays?"

too."

Lear—Elizabeth Manfield; Cordelia—Rosalind Johns; Goneril—Elizabeth Webster; Regan— Roslyn Webster; Kent—Eril Hutton; Gloucester —Valerie Holm; Cornwall—Loris Crosby; Albany —Rhondd a Smith; Edmund—Patsy Pederick; Fool—Miriam Baer; Courtiers—Ainslie Lamb, Lesley Rcnnie, Rosemary Corben, Patricia Stub bings

Producer—Jennifer Murphy

The girls in the production would like to take this opportunity of thanking the mistresses who helped with rehearsals.

French Club

This year our activities began very early in the year with a visit to the French crusier "Jeanne d'Arc" on Friday, 17th February. This school's visit was organised by the Alliance Francaise, and we were able to see over the ship and try to ques tion the sailors in French As very few of them could speak English, some of us no doubt found

it rather a strain on our vocabularies, but we man aged to convey our meaning, sometimes resorting to sign language

A soiree was held at Ivanhoe Grammar School on Friday, 16th March, and a number of us attended despite the torrents of rain. Each school present gave a short item, our French Club per forming a scene from "La Comedie de Celui qui Epousa une Femme Muette," a skit on seventeenth century doctors by Anatole France.

O n Saturday, 5th May, several of us spent a most enjoyable afternoon at a French party at P.L.C W e played two French games, and then after afternoon tea, Madame Cockerton, the President of the Alliance Francaise, read us the poems set for the Matriculation Examination

W e would like to thank Mrs Day, our new President, and Mademoiselle Bracquart very much for their help this term, and we hope many more girls will be able to attend our functions next term

—Rosalind Johns

—Photo., C Stuart Tompkins

HOUS E CAPTAIN S AN D HOUS E SPORTS CAPTAINS , 1956

Back Row: Sports Captains: Elizabeth O'Neill (Berry) Joan Risby (Cato), Elizabeth Delbridge (Fitchett) Catherine Lee (Krome).

Front Row: House Captains: Joan Weetman (Berry), Helen Chesterfield (Cato), Pamela Bowyer (Fitchett), Elizabeth Webster (Krome).

German Club

Once again the German Club welcomes Mrs. Clahr as its President

Already we have been able to have lunch-time films—German newsreels with English comment aries—on various aspects of Germany to-day They were enjoyed by all who attended them, and it is hoped that further films may be shown later in the year W e thank Mr Seymour for his help in showing the films.

Further activities are to be arranged for Term II, and many girls are also entering in the Goethe Poetry Competition in July

—Ainslie Lamb

Latin Club

This year, owing to a large number of enthu siastic supporters, the Latin Club has had a very successful beginning At a meeting held early in the term, Jennifer Murphy was elected President, and Mary Brevitt, Secretary Much time and thought was given in preparation for our first meeting, at which popular songs such as "Yo u Can't Get a Man with an Arrow" and "Doggie in the Window" were sung in Latin At the next meeting we had a talk on "Everyday Life in Rome," which proved to be very interesting

W e have not been able to held many meetings this term, but we hope to have more in future, and it is hoped also that we can hold a social evening for the Latin students of M.L.C and P.L.C some time in Second Term Many other interesting talks and discussions have been planned for future meetings, and we hope that with these the Club will continue to have a very successful year -—Mary Brevitt, Stephanie Tasker

Short Films

How Animals Eat How Animals Move Animal Life Animal Movements How Animals Defend Them selves

Histoire de Poissoris Garden Plants and How They Grow Devon Dairy Farming Science in Bloom Matter and Energy Boogie Doodle

Song of the Prairie Dream Valley Phantasy

Drawings That Walk and Talk Critic and Film Series: Odd Man Out

German Language Film, No 1 New Town La Gare

Transference of Heat: Parts 1, 2, and 3

Debating Notes

The Debating Society has had a busy term, and meetings have been very well attended W e are again fortunate in having Miss Hotchin and Miss Sutton as Joint Presidents, who give us their un tiring support Unfortunately, we were able to hold only three lunch-hour meetings during First Term but these were most enjoyable, particularly the meeting when Miss Dwyer spoke most informa tively and humorously on the Art of Public Speak ing At another meeting several girls gave im promptu speeches and we were impressed with the large attendance and promise of the speakers

One "Open Period" the Cato team convinced Berry "That a nation's commerce is not of more importance than its culture." The audience greatly enjoyed the debate and Dr Wood , who adjudi cated, commented on the very high standard

The highlight of the term was the formal de bate "That we view television with apprehension," against a team from the Melbourne University Society The debate was most enjoyable for all who participated as well as the keen supporters of our team Miss Myra Roper, the Principal of the Women's College, adjudicated and was most impressed by the debating which she said was of very high quality and although the University team won by a very narrow margin, Miss Roper commented that the result could easily have gone the other way

W e have many more activities planned for the second half of the year, including inter-form de bates in Leaving and Intermediate, and inter school "round-table" debates. W e hope that many more girls will join our Society as they will soon learn that debating is not only educational, but also great fun!

—P.J.W.

Films At School

Term I, 1956

Cleanliness and Health Simple Machines: Levers Nitrogen Cycle Colour Keying in Art in Living Deadly Females Defence Against Invasion Introduction to Chemistry Flowers at Work How Motion Pictures Move and Talk

How Talkies Talk Introduction to Physics Four in the Afternoon Simple Machines Machines D o Work Loony To m

Naval Photography in Science A Phantasy Matter and Energy Energy and its Transforma tions Mother's Day Magic Canvas A Christmas Dream

Insect Zo o England's Shakespeare Julius Caesar G.B. William Shakespeare — Back ground for his Work Crucifixion: Theme and Varia tion

Alice and the Three Bears Voice of a Choir Bacteria

Things Expand When Heated Behind the Flame It Comes From Coal Target for Tonight Meaning of the Industrial Re volution Force of Gravity

Full Length Films included:—

Julius Caesar Dangerous When Wet Father of the Bride Pride and Prejudice

Boarders' Notes

Monday, February 6

Silence reigned supreme for eight weeks in the Boarding House but this was soon shattered by one hundred old girls returning and fifty new girls crossing the threshold for the first time W e welcomed Sister Scott and Miss Slatter to the Resident Staff and congratulated Margaret Day, Mary Ellen Nicholas, Marion Pretty and Elizabeth Webster on being House Prefects, and Wing Captains, Elizabeth Lade, Erna Nixon and Mar jorie Thompson

Saturday, February 11

Swimming Sports were held, Old Girls versus New Girls, resulting in victory for the new girls who proved to be quite amphibious The last race caused much hilarity, the Boarding Prefects, whose swimming ability was almost non-existent, chal lenged any six boarders, except those with Olympic hopes, to a relay race "Flippers," aided slightly by the Prefects, defeated the Challengers who were dragged through the water by gym girdles, pulled by enthusiastic supporters.

Thursday, March 1

The Boarders sang with the Ministers at the Overseas Mission Demonstration in the Melbourne Town Hall

Saturday, March 3

The Old Girls' Concert opened with the tradi tional staff song, this time sung to the tune of "Davy Crockett." The evening was most enjoy able and finished with three cheers for the Old Girls and three cheers for the New Girls

Saturday, March 17

Remember? The voting for Stick to Six. That evening the New Girls became fully fledged Old

Girls Their concert was short and provided much amusement.

Sunday, March 18

Results of the referendum The hymn chosen for prayers was most adequate "Now thank we all our God— "

Wednesday, March 25

Easter holidays—all girls put notes in their cases to remind them of the Boarders' Stall

Saturday, April 7

Fifteen athletes began strenuous training, eight of the fittest and fastest to run in the House team

Saturday, April 28.

Boarders' Stall was a hive of industry with much successful bargaining Our grand total was £125/18/3

Friday, May 4.

W e sang "Happy Birthday" to Dr Woo d be fore Morning Prayers, the youngest boarder pre senting him with a button hole The spectacular "House versus School" race resulted in a win for School Well run, School—

This year a Boarders' Choir has been founded, capably led by Margaret Day and Marjorie Thompson W e hope to settle down to practising for this and for the event of the year—Birthday Night

T o conclude, we would like to express our deep appreciation to Miss Ball of her unfailing work and our gratitude to the Resident Staff for their assistance throughout the term

-—Elizabeth Webster

Sports Activities

The Swimming Sports were held on 2nd March, and resulted in a victory for Krome, with Fitchett second, followed by Cato and Berry (equal)

The Lower Middle School Sports were held on Tuesday, 20th March, resulting in a win for Krome, followed by Cato, Fitchett and Berry re spectively.

Inter-House Baseball—1, Cato; 2, Berry, Fit chett (equal); 4, Krome

Athletic Sports

O n Friday, 4th May, we held our annual Sports Day There was some anxiety as to whether the Sports could be held on this day, as the rainy weather of the previous week did not show any signs of clearing However, the ground remained firm and a weak sun dried the sodden grass, so the Sports were held as arranged.

Despite the chilly, biting wind, with an occa sional glimpse of wintry sunshine, the terrace was

crowded with onlookers Brothers and friends were there in full force, although there were not as many parents as usual

It was a very gay scene. The boarders, with their red jumpers, scarves and even dressing gowns, made a bright splash of colour against the gray uniforms. The banners and pennants fluttered in the strong breeze, and mascots were waved aloft every now and then Wild cheers rang out almost incessantly, mingled with the "war-cries" of the various Houses

The climax of the Inter-House Sports was the spectacular march past of the competitors, which was judged by Miss Flockart and Miss W Mit chell

Then followed the Inter-School contests and the highlight of the day—the House versus School race, won amidst much cheering by the School.

Finally, Mrs Chambers kindly presented the trophies, after which the crowd dispersed, to dis cuss the day's events

Results of the Athletic Sports

Event 1—Senior Inter-House Flag Relay ("B " teams), 75 yards: 1, Berry; 2, Krome; 3, Fitchett Time 83.2 sees

Event 2—Flat Race (Open), 100 yards: 1, B Matthews (C) ; 2, E Webstet (K) ; 3, J Diprose (F) Time 12 sees

Event 3—Flat Race (Under 16), 100 yards: 1, D. Jones (K) ; 2, R. Walters (K) ; 3, A. Sambell (C) Time 12.5 sees

Event 4—Flat Race (Under 15), 75 yards: 1, J Ristrom (C) ; 2, J Forbes (F) ; 3, F Parry (K). Time 9.7 sees.

Event 5—Flat Race (Under 14), 75 yards: 1, J Procter (C) ; 2, J Grange (B) ; 3, Y Parkes (C) Time 9.9 sees

Event 6—Middle Inter-House Flag Relay ("B " teams), 75 yards: 1, Cato; 2, Fitchett; 3, Berry Time 84.2 sees.

Event 7—Baseball Throwing (Open) : 1, M Swann (C) ; 2, H Haig-Muir (K) ; 3, E Delbridge (F) Distance 78 yards 1 inch, (record)

Event 8—Middle Square Overhead Ball: 1, Krome: 2, Cato; 3, Fitchett Time 49.6 sees

Event 9—Flat Race (Open), 75 yards: 1, E Webster (K) ; 2, J Diprose (F) ; 3, I Bruhn (B). Time 9.2 sees.

Event 10—Flat Race (Under 16), 75 yards: 1, D Jones (K) ; 2, M Stevens (B) ; 3, R Walters (K) Time 9.2 sees

Event 11—Senior Circle Exchange Ball: 1, Krome; 2, Cato; 3 (equal), Berry, Fitchett. Time 59 sees

Event 12—Middle Over and Under Zig-Zag Bouncing: 1, Fitchett; 2, Berry. Time 2 mins. 36.2 sees

Event 13—-Senior Inter-House Flag Relay ("A " teams), 75 yards; 1, Fitchett; 2, Krome; 3, Cato Time 80.3 sees

Event 14—Middle Inter-House Flag Relay ("A " teams), 75 yards: 1, Cato; 2, Fitchett; 3, Krome Time 82 sees

Event 15—Senior Cross Ball: 1, Cato; 2, Berry; 3, Fitchett Time 87 sees (record)

Event 16—Inter-House Diamond Throwing: 1, Cato; 2, Berry; 3, Krome. Time 69.7 sees.

Event 17—Middle' Exchange and Pass Ball: 1, Krome; 2, Berry; 3, Cato Time 33 sees, (record)

Event 18—Senior Over and Under Spoke Re lay: 1, Krome; 2, Berry; 3, Cato Time 3 min 21.6 sees, (record)

Event 19—Senior Obstacle Relay: 1, Krome; 2, Fitchett; 3, Cato

Event 20—Middle Obstacle Relay: 1, Berry, 2, Krome; 3, Fitchett.

Event 21—Little Visitors' Race: 1, Jillian Haig Muir; 2, Ingrid Haig-Muir; 3, Christopher John ston

Event 22—March Past of Competitors: 1, Cato; 2, Krome; 3, Berry

Event 23—Senior Inter-School Flag Relay (75 yards): 1, Lauriston; 2, Toorak College; 3, St. Catherine's Time 78 sees

Event 24—Junior Inter-School Flag Relay (75 yards): 1, Toorak College; 2, Lauriston; 3, M.C.E.G.G.S Time 78.8 sees

Event 25—Inter-School Diamond Throwing: 1, Toorak College; 2, M.L.C (Hawthorn); 3, St Catherine's Time 53.3 sees

Event 26—House v School: 1, School 2, House Time 69.4 sees, (record)

Trophy List

Junior Inter-School Flag Relay won by Toorak College

Senior Inter-School Flag Relay won by Lauri ston.

Inter-School Diamond Throwing won by Toorak

Inter-House Results

Intermediate Flag Race won by Cato

Intermediate Points Cup won by Cato.

Senior Flag Race won by Fitchett

Senior Points Cup won by Krome

The House Proficiency Cup won by Cato.

The Bettye Hammon Cup for Aggregate Points won by Krome

House v School won by School

Total Aggregate Points

1st place: Krome, 103

2nd place: Cato, 98

3rd place: Berry, 63

4th place: Fitchett, 54

House

Berry

"We'll one and all support our teams, our players warmly cheer,

For be it loss or victory, we'll ever persevere."

This is the great Berry tradition which has kept the purple colours flying proudly through the years, and it is our duty this year to make this spirit stronger than ever before W e are very pleased to welcome so many new girls to Berry this year, and know they will do their utmost to support their House

Already, this year, Berry has taken part in many Inter-House competitions, with varying degrees of success Our Senior baseball team won all their matches, giving us a grand start for the year; and although our Middle baseball team was not so suc cessful, the spirit was as good Congratulations to Cato "Middles," who won this section

Our Lower Middles are perhaps the keenest members of Berry and many Middles and Seniors could well follow their example. Their lack of success in the Lower Middle School Swimming and Athletic Sports was not through lack of trying Keep it up, Lower Middles! We're proud of you all

The heats for the Middle and Senior School Swimming Sports were very keenly contested and although we were unsuccessful we have high hopes for the teams events in Third Term, and con gratulate the winners, Krome

The Senior School Athletic Sports were the highlight of First Term sporting fixtures and, although hampered by exams and wet weather, we practised hard—sometimes in the gym or cloisters—for weeks before the event Unfortun ately, mainly owing to our lack of running talent, but certainly not to lack of enthusiasm, we were not so successful as we wished Again, we owe hearty congratulations to Krome

Berry enthusiastically listened and clapped when, after much discussion and research, Elaine Walsh, Erna Nixon and Jo Weetman, stood up to debate against Cato, in Open Period W e were proud of our team's debating, but Cato's team was even better and we heartily congratulate them on con vincing us "That a nation's commerce is not of more importance than its culture."

W e are very proud to see so many Berry Seniors wearing their House Colours and congratulate Margaret Stevens on gaining hers this term.

This year, we are again very fortunate in having Elizabeth O'Neill with her infectious enthusiasm as our Senior House Sports Captain. She is ably assisted by Rosemary Lambart in Middle School and Roslyn Jefferies in Lower Middle School

Finally, our thanks go to Miss Cerutty, Miss Sutton and our other House Mistresses who have supported us so wholeheartedly W e extend a special welcome to our new House Mistresses, Mrs Hayman and Mrs Doughty At the end of First

NotesTerm we were sorry to farewell Miss Coral Clark —a n enthusiastic House Mistress and Old Col legian, and we wish her every happiness in her married life

—P.J.W

Cato

W e should like to welcome all new girls to Cato, and we know they will join with the old girls to keep Cato's blue colours flying. W e also extend a very warm welcome to our new House Mistresses, Mrs. Robinson and Miss Pelaschiar.

In the Senior and Middle Swimming Sports, although we finished only equal third with Berry, we still congratulate our swimmers on their valiant effort, and hope to do better in Third Term. Con gratulations, Krome, on your fine win.

Congratulations go to Edith Hatt on her elec tion as Cato Lifesaving Representative, and we hope everyone will support her in Third Term by doing lifesaving exams Already a few girls have passed their exahis Keep it up!

Our Senior Baseball team was runner-up to Berry in the Inter-House matches, and our Middle team did very well, winning every match Con gratulations, Middles!

Our Lower Middles, under the leadership of Sandra Powell (House) and Margaret Dunn (Sports) came second in their Athletic Sports Our thanks go to Miss Coleman for her support in our preparations for these sports

W e gained second place in the Senior and Middle Athletic Sports, being only five points behind Krome, and we won the Proficiency Cup The Middles, under the leadership of Sandra Nelson and Margaret Swann also did very well and won the Junior Points Cup. Many thanks to Joan Risby for all the work she did in preparing for the sports. W e should also thank Jill Evans (last year's Sports Captain) for her telegram received before the sports: "Come on, Cato Best of luck."

O n Friday, 16th March, our debating team— Jennifer Murphy, Elizabeth Manfield and Roslyn Crellin—were successful in proving to Berry "That a nation's culture is of more importance than its commerce." W e are very proud of our debating team, and we hope they vyill be just as successful in Third Term

At our House Assembly on 9th May, we bade farewell to Miss Lorna Mitchell, who has been a faithful Cato mistress for a long time, and who is going, as an English lecturer, to an Indian Uni versity College for a year W e all join in wishing her bon voyage and best of luck, and we look forward to having her back again with us

House colours at this assembly were awarded to Elizabeth Manfield, Edith Hatt, Helen Chester field and Joan Risby

W e are grateful to Miss Horsman and other House Mistresses for their support; to Joan Risby

and all her helpers for their work in training the teams; to Sandra Nelson and Margaret Swann for leading the Middles; and to Sandra Powell and Margaret Dunn for their help with the Lower Middles W e hope the rest of the year will be as happy and as successful, and that our blue colours will still be flying high

—Helen Chesterfield.

Fitchett

Fitchew's plan for 1956 is one of co-operation and team spirit T o a certain extent this has been achieved already, even though we have not had marked success It must be remembered, however, that winning should not mean everything to the House—the joy of participation also counts If enthusiasm and the will to win is indicative at all, then Fitchett will have many glorious victories during the year

A hearty welcome is extended to the new House Mistresses, Mrs Milne and Mrs Murphy, and to all new Fitchett-ites! It is earnestly hoped that these new girls will particpate in House events to their utmost

Our first House Assembly was held on 20th March, and we were very pleased that Miss Betts, Mrs Kelly, Miss E J Mitchell and other House Mistresses were with us on this occasion W e thank them most sincerely for the help throughout the term

Elizabeth Delbridge, our Sports Captain, has been an amazing leader She has willingly and enthusiastically coached the various teams, her determined spirit and valiant efforts have no doubt inspired the House to the fullest extent, and she has skilfully and carefully organised all sporting activities T o Elizabeth we owe a great deal, but for future success, she must have the support of all of us

The Middle School Captains, Judith Knell (House) and Jane Randell (Sports) and the Lower Middle School Captains, Margaret Johns (House) and Lesley Howlett (Sports) have also played their part by ably assisting the Senior Captains Congratulations—and keep up the good work! The Sports Committee—Robin Williams, Margaret Lansbury and Joan Diprose—have keenly sup ported the House leaders, and we thank them most heartily

Joan Diprose, our newly-elected Life-saving representative, has consistently been persuading girls to undertake the various examinations, and ample opportunity will be provided for this, especially in Third Term.

As yet we have not had a great deal of success in the sporting field, nevertheless we are hopeful that by virtue of perseverance, practice, the right spirit, and so many other things, that many vic tories may come to Fitchett before the School year concludes

The Senior Baseball team did not acquit them selves well, mainly due to lack of strength and experience; however, the Middle team showed promise. W e congratulate Cato on its convincing victory

The Senior and Middle School Swimming Sports were a little more exciting, and we gained second place, and if keenness and enthusiasm shown this term continues until the Third Term Sports, we will at least provide stern opposition to the other Houses.

Lower Middle School girls bubbled over with House spirit as their sports day approached Their determination was rewarded with a victory in the marching, but unfortunately this success was not repeated in other events. Congratulations must be extended to Krome on such a grand win.

It was to be hoped that the Senior and Middle School girls would live up to the Lower Middle School reputation for marching, but alas, this was not so A little more House spirit could have been shown by some of the Senior girls, although the Middles were really eager W e finished fourth and once again congratulations to Krome

F stands for Fitchett and also friendly feeling, and that is what we are endeavouring to engender in the minds of all Remember, girls, both old and new, help one another, revive that House spirit and make this an outstanding year for the "Best House."

—Pamela Bowyer

Krome

This year there has been a noticeable improve ment in Krome's achievements in First Term sporting events

W e welcome Mrs Loretto, Miss Bazeley and Miss Kerr and also extend a hearty welcome to all new girls and appreciate their enthusiastic partici pation in all Krome's activities

• W e found that we did not excel in Baseball in the Senior or the Middle sections The Senior Berry Baseball team played very well and Krome would be well advised to be well prepared for the Cato Middle section teams in the near future

Our swimmers compensated for the lack of suc cess in the Baseball by winning the Senior Swim ming Sports Well done, competitors

Our congratulations to the Lower Middles and Krome Juniors who with their athletic capabilities showed the other Houses what Krome really can do

The Senior Athletic Sports Day was certamly a day to be remembered by all Krome girls. The team spirit shown was highly commendable and this, plus several individual wins, enabled Krome to score a well-deserved victory T o all com petitors and supporters, heartiest congratulations for the outstanding work.

After these exhilarating victories, Krome girls should realise they must now settle down to Choral Contests, Debating, House Basketball, Tennis and Hockey, and last but not least, an improvement in conduct

The House is indebted to Miss Betty Jackson and the other House Mistresses for their assistance, to Catherine Lee for her able training of the teams and the two Middle captains, Joan Sword and Margaret Dunkin for their valuable help

Keep up the good work, Krome!

—Elizabeth Webster.

Public Examination Results, 1955

Matriculation—

Matriculated (excluding re'peated) 58

Honours (10 firsts, 78 seconds) 88

Passes 211

Queen's College Exhibitions 5

Commonwealth Scholarships 35

Secondary Studentships (Education De partment) 15

Primary Studentships 16 Senior Government Scholarship 1

Leaving Certificate—

Passes 126 Partial Passes (two or more subjects) 26

Intermediate Certificate— Passes 229 Partial Passes 29

Scholarships, Exhibitions and Studentships

Queen's College Exhibitions—

Robin Campbell, Myrna Davis, Janice de Lacy, Pauline Simpson, Margaret Walters

Commonwealth Scholarships—

Margaret Adamson, Barbara Armstrong, Rose mary Balmer, Felicity Bartak, Jill Bendall, Elizabeth Cowan, Myrna Davis, Janice de Lacy, Patricia Dixson, Jane Elton, Margaret

Hadley, Patricia Hall, Elsa Hepburn, Eril Hutton, Janette Howell, Rosalind Johns, Maris Johnson, Ngaire Knight, Deborah Lambert, Margaret Lay, Charmian Leigh, Barbara Lewis, Elizabeth Manfield, Heather Marshall, Helen Mentiplay, June O'Connell, Patsy Pederick, Barbara Rautman, Margaret Scott, Elisabeth Shiffron, Dawn Sorensen, Helen Stocks Davida Switson, Margaret Walters, Wendy Woolcott

Secondary Studentships—

Jill Bendall, Margaret Bruce, Elizabeth Cowan, Janice de Lacy, Jane Elton, Margaret Had ley, Elsa Hepburn, Maris Johnson, Wendy Orton, Jacqueline Peace, Barbara Rautman, Margaret Scott, Elisabeth Shiffron, Gwenda Spargo, Judith Webb.

Primary Studentships—

Margaret Adamson, Helen Bennett, Margaret Buckland, Janet Christensen, Lynne Courtier, Elizabeth Darbyshire, Kathleen Earle, Bar bara Ferguson, Joan Kniese, Claire Munro, Patricia Siggins, Terrill Sloss, Lynette Tock nell, Catherine Warren, Ruth Williams, Yvonne Young

Senior Government Scholarship— Margaret Walters.

Matriculation Examination Honours

English Literature—

First Class: Wendy Orton.

Second Class: Barbara Armstrong, Rosemary Balmer, Barbara Clark, Janice de Lacy, Paddy Dixson, Margaret Hadley, Elsa Hepburn, MiLris Johnson, Barbara Lewis, Loretta Little, Elizabeth Manfield, Helen Mentiplay, Mar garet Scott, Elisabeth Shiffron, Margaret Walters

French—

Second Class: Felicity Bartak, Elsa Hepburn, Rosalind Johns, Janice Livingstone, Helen Stocks, Margaret Trathan, Margaret Walters, Jeanette White

Latin—

First Class: Jill Bendall, Margaret Bruce, Elsa Hepburn, Margaret Scott, Margaret Walters

General Mathematics—

Second Class: Margaret Adamson, Deborah Lambert, Margaret Scott.

British History—

Second Class: Rosemary Balmer, Barbara Clark, Margaret Hadley, Barbara Lewis, Barbara Rautman, Margaret Scott.

Modern History—

First Class: Patsy Hall, Janette Howell

Second Class: Margaret Bruce, Janice de Lacy, Margaret Hadley, Helen Mentiplay, June O'Connell, Wendy Orton, Ai Leng Quek, Elisabeth Shiffron, Davida Switson, Margaret Walters, Judith Webb.

Greek and Roman History—

Second Class: Myrna Davis, Ai Leng Quek

Geography—

First Class: Maris Johnson.

Second Class: Jill Bendall, Janette Howell, Ngaire Knight, Anne Masters, June O'Con nell, Patsy Pederick, Dawn Sorensen, Denise Stacey, Davida Switson

Biology—

First Class: Rosemary Horton

Second Class: Rosemary Balmer, Rosemarye Boyle, Jane Elton, Anne Hartnett, Ngaire Knight, Deborah Lambert, Margaret Lay, Heather Marshall, Pauline Simpson, Dawn Sorensen, June Wyatt

Economics—

Second Class: Robin Campbell, Myrna Davis, Heather Marshall, Jeanette White, Wendy Woolcott

Music, Practical—

Second Class: Elizabeth Cowan, Paddy Dixson, Jane Elton, Deborah Lambert, Wendy Orton, Margaret Scott

Music, Theoretical—

Second Class: Jane Elton

'Musical Appreciation—

Second Class: Judith Bull

Junior Government Scholarships. The following six girls were awarded Junior Government Scholarships in the examinations held

in December, 1955:—Margaret Dunkin, Elaine McConkey, Wendy McGill, Janice Orton, Claire Seamons, Robin Sheather

Bursaries (Education Department)

Matriculation Bursaries were awarded to Miriam Baer, Margaret Channon, Helen Chesterfield, Loris Crosby, Jennifer Grant, Jennifer Hodgins, Valerie Holm, Mary Knell, Patricia McClelland, Margaret Reed, Margaret Roberts, Patricia Stubbings, Eliza beth Webster

Leaving Bursaries were awarded to Lenore Barnes, Mary Bickart, Helen Biss, Mary Brevitt, Claire Chambers, Janice Coleman, Dorothea Cook, Elizabeth Fryer, Lynette Helmer, Kay Hewitt, Mar jorie Holt, Wendy Lugton, Cynthia Munro, Diane Moore, Gilda Richards, Gabrielle Towers, Robin Walters, Beverley Wood

—Photo., C. Stuart Tompkins.

BOARDERS' PREFECTS AN D WIN G CAPTAINS , 1956

From Left to Right: Marion Pretty Marjorie Thompson, Elizabeth Lade, Elizabeth Webster, Erna Nixon, Mary-Ellen Nicholas, Margaret Day.

Adamson, Margaret . . Armstrong, Barbara Balmer, Rosemary Bartak, Felicity Beilby, Janice Bendall, Jill Bennett, Helen Boyle, Rosemarye Bruce, Margaret Bull, Judith Campbell, Robin Cattanach, Dora Christensen, Janet Clark, Barbara Coates, Brenda Coffey, Celia Conroy, Lois Cowan, Elizabeth Davis, Myrna De Lacy, Janice Demetrie, Elpenike Dipple, Glenise Dixson, Patricia Elton, Jane Farries, Pauline Ferguson, Barbara . . Findlay, Anne Frecker, Coralie Hadley, Margaret Hall, Patricia Hartnett, Anne Hepburn, Elsa Horton, Rosemary Horwill, Margaret Howell, Jeanette Hutton, Eril Johns, Rosalind Johnson, Maris Jones, Lois Kierson, Sandra Knight, Ngaire Lambert, Deborah . . Lay, Margaret Leigh, Charmian Lewis, Barbara Little, Loretta Littlejohns, Roberta Livingstone, Janice McLennan, Eve Manfield, Elizabeth Manning, Sonia Marshall Heather Martin, Jill Masters, Anne Mentiplay, Helen O'Connell, June Orton, Wendy

MATRICULATION EXAMINATION

, 1955.

Peace, Jacqueline Pederick, Patsy Pincus, Jane Porter, Delys Quek, Ai Leng Rabie, Lorraine Ralton, Elizabeth Rautman, Barbara Robertson, Felicity Sandner, Julia Scott, Margaret Shiffron, Elisabeth Simpson, Pauline Sorensen, Dawn Stacey, Denise Stocks, Helen. . Switson, Davida Tocknell, Lynette Tompkins, Mavis Trathan, Margaret Walters, Margaret Webb, Judith White, Jeanette Williams, Ruth Woolcott, Wendy Wyatt, June Zmood, Annette

MATRICULATION EXAMINATION , 1955—continued.

"PUFFIN G BILLY, " SELBY.

•—Margaret Henry, IV.e, Fitchett.

Passes

Adams, Rosalie Alcock, Marion Alexander, Rosalie Allen, Barbara Angus, Marion Arnel, Helen . . Baer, Miriam Bowyer, Pamela Brown, Helen Buckland, Margaret Bull, Glenys Burkitt, Joy Burroughs, Pamela Byrne, Alison Cant, Barbara Carless, Judith Carter, Elaine Cathcart, Joan Channon, Margaret Chesterfield, Helen Coates, Brenda Corben, Rosemary Corrigan, Valerie Courtier, Lynne Cowan, Elizabeth Creed, Valerie Crellin, Roslyn Crosby, Loris Darbyshire, Elizabeth Davies, Margery Delany, Joan Delbridge, Elizabeth Diprose, Barbara Dunn, Alison Earle, Kathleen Easton, Jill Eddy, Wendy Ferguson, Barbara Foster, Ruth Fox, Janet Furneaux, Claire Galbraith, Lynne Gardner, Marion Garonne, Rosemary Goldsworthy, Helen Grant, Jennifer Grant, Marjorie Gray, Carol . . Gray, Heather Griffiths, Glenys Guild, Anne . . Hagger, Joyce Hall, Patricia Harris, Rhonda Hart, Marian Hodgins, Jennifer

LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION, 1955

Passes

Holm, Valerie . . P

Hooper, Barbara P

Hope, Judith • • P

Houghton, Rosemary p

Jones, Margaret P

Knell, Mary P

Kniese, Joan P

Korman, Freda . . P

Lamb, Ainslie . • P

Lang, Jennifer P

Lansbury, Margaret P

Lardner, Penelope . . P

Lee, Catherine . . P

Lidgett, Gwenyth P Little, Loretta p Lloyd, Margot P

Long, Margaret P

McCarthy, Joan P McClelland, Patricia P McKenzie, Jill P McMillan, Glenda P McPherson, Patricia . . P

Major, Jillian • P Michell, Helen • P Miller, Wendy P Morgan, Pauline . . P Mott, Margaret P

Munro, Claire ' . . P

Murphy, Jennifer P Nicholas, Mary Ellen P Nicholls, Katherine P Nixon, Erna - P Nockold, Leonie P Norwood, Maureen P Oakley, Mary P

Over, Janice P Palmer, Lesley . . P Phipps, Kaye . . P Pither, Barbara P Pretty, Marion P

Price, Beverley • P

Quek, Ai Chen . . P

Reed, Margaret P

Renkin, Wendy p Rickarby, Margaret P

Robert, Helen P

Roberts, Margaret P Robinson, Jennifer . . P St John, Patricia P

Schubert, Janine . . P Schuch, Elaine P

Scrivener, Jennifer P

Shaw, Barbara . . P

Simmons, Ann P Slade, Lesley P

Sloss, Terrill P

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Smith, Delwyn Smith, Penelope Smith, Rhondda Snow, Evelyn Stacey, Denise Stanley, Sally Stent, Nancy . . Strickland, Winsome Stubbings, Patricia Talbot, Judith Taylor, Janice Taylor, Judith Tharle, Marjorie Thompson, Marjorie Tregear, Helen Walsh, Elaine Warren, Catherine . . Webb, Joy Webster, Elizabeth Webster, Rosslyn Weetman, Joan Wellard, Wendy Williams, Helen Williams, Roslyn Williamson, Mary Wright, Beverly Young, Yvonne

Partial Passes (2 or more subjects) Bacon, Valerie Brehaut, Jane Bruhn, Irene Carmichael, Marilyn Cromb, Jillian Davey, Verna Davies, Margaret Day, Margaret Evans-Smith, Marjorie Francis, Denise Grant, Maureen Hamilton, Barbara Homes, Heather Lade, Elizabeth Leeton, Anne McGain, Wendy McPherson, Pamela O'Neill, Elizabeth Pemterton, Annabel Risby, Joan . . Sanders, Nola Stainsby, Bronwen Storer, Margot Sykes, Judith Ward, Helen Westcott, Lynette

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Passes

Adamthwaite, Christine Allen, Barbara Archer, Margaret Arnold, Gail Arnold, Ruth Auchterlonie, Frances Badham, Jill - • Bailey, Lynette Marcelle Bailey, Lynette Mary Baldwin, Sandra Ballantyne, Anne Barnes, Lenore Barr, Sally Beanland, Shirley Beattie, Diana Beaumont, Marcia Bell, Patricia Bendall, Jennifer Bickart, Mary Bilney, Ruth Biss, Helen Bissett, Alison Blanksby, Margaret Blight, Margery Boothman, Bermce . . Boyce, Helen Brevitt, Mary Bridges, Elizabeth . . Brisbane, Elaine Brisbane, Jennifer Brown, Diana Brown, Jeanette Brown, Judith Burdett, Margot Cahill, Margaret Cant, Elsea Carter, Marie Cattlin, Fay Chambers, Claire Chapman, Ailys Clark, June Clemson, Faye Coleman, Janice Collings, Gweneth . . Condon, Margaret Connor, Suzanne Cook, Dorothea Cornish, Diane Coulter, Roslyn Cross, Margaret Dabscheck, Deanna Davies, Elizabeth Day, Maris Day, Meredith Deeble, Janice Diprose, Joan

INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION,

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Passes

Don, Sonia

Downey, Judith Dreverman, Fairlie Drew, Helen Dudley, Marion Dugay, Jennifer Earle, Kathleen Eason, Margaret Eddison, Judith Edmonds, Josephine Ensten, Marian Evans, Beverley Evans, Rosalie Falder, Margaret Firth, Pamela Fitzgerald, Alison Fitzgerald, Margaret Fly, Lorraine Ford, Janice Forster, Noel Fryer, Elizabeth Fryer, Heather Gallop, Jean Garde, Helene Gay, Mary Gilbert, Barbara Gild, Judith Gild, June Glasgow, Betty Glenister, Jill Goble, Jocelyn Goff, Lorele Gofif, Lurlene Granger, Naomi Gray, Annette Gunnell, Delwyn Hagger, Margaret Hamond, Wendy Harris, Marjorie Harrison, Pamela Harvey, Lynette Hatt, Edith Helmer, Lynette Herbert, Lois Herman, Janine Hewitt, Kay Higginson, Marleyne. . Hindley, Pamela Holloway, Marie Holt, Kay Homes, Heather Hooson, Pauline Horsfall, Joan Hosking, Valda Howarth, Janette Hughes, Janice

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INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

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Passes

Hulme, Gwenyth Hunt, Lois Ingram, Katherine Johanson, Elizabeth Johnston, Margaret . Johnston, Mary Jones, Glenda Jones, Helen Joseph, Margaret Joyce, Beryl Judkins, Anne Kelso, Margaret Kennedy, Judith Killmier, Rae Kirton, Janet.

Komesaroff, Beverley Kornan, Rita Kyffin, Heather Laird, Alison Lang, Sandra Learner, Pauline Lechte, Marilyn Leeton, Anne Lester, Marion Lewis, Patricia Ley, Lorraine Ling, Am y Livingstone, Margaret Lloyd, Diane Long, Gwenneth Long, Janet Loutit, Wendy Lovejoy, Joan Lugton, Wendy Luke, Janice McConne'l, Janice McConnell, Roslyn McCormack, Janice McDonald, Maree McGregor, Janice McKaige, Susan McKenzie, Jennifer . . Maclean, Dorothy McQuilkin, Wendy Main, Margaret Major, Jillian Marryatt, Heather , Marshman, Shirley Marsom, Beverley

Mathias, Gwynneth Millard, Valma Miller, Wendy Millikan, Ruth Milward, Judith Mitchell, Judith Monro, Cynthia

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Passes

Moran, Helen Muir, Carole

Muirden, Patricia Nicholas, Faye Nicholas, Mary-Ellen Nockold, Leonie Oakley, Judith O'Connell, Wend y O'Neill, Elizabeth Ord, Yvonne Paice, Margaret Pakes, Helen Palmer, Gwynneth Palmer, Lynette Peake, Jennifer Pilkington, Joan Pinkerton, Marian Plant, Margaret Pollard, Ruth Pretty, Judith Price, Jill Probert, Janice Quick, Diana Rae, Margery Ralston, Judith Richards, Gilda Robb , Beverley Roberts, Judith Roberts, Lynett e Robertson, Patricia Romeril, Joan Ross, Wend y Rothberg, Judith Sampson, Elizabeth Sartori, Helen Saville, Joan Schuch, Marea Senator, Vivienne Sheather, Robin Siemering, Barbara Simpson, Anne Simpson, Faye Skinner, Judith Stanley, Sally Stephenson, Joy Stevens, Barbara Stokes, Lynette Strapp, Prudence Tabart, Lynette Tandy, Noelle Tasker, Stephanie Taylor, Janice Taylor, Nancye Terry, Rosalind Thomas, Marilyn Towers, Gabrielle

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EXAMINATION , 1955—continued.

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Passes

Triplett, Patricia Tully, Helen Vaughan, Janice Vorrath, Patricia Wallis, Janice Walsh, Merlene Walters, Robin Watson, Judith Watters, J ean Weeks, Lois Weetman, Judith Wellman, Ruth Wharington, Alison Wild, Iris Willcock, Kathryn Williams, Anne Williams, Judith Williams, Robin Wilson, Carole Winter, Judith Wood, Beverley Woodfull, Jean Williams, Helen

Partial Passes (4 or more subjects)

Baum, Janice Bottomley, Faye Buchanan, Gail Butler, Gillian Coldwell, Evelyn Day, Margaret Dunn, Margaret Fink, Beverley Gaylard, Gillian Greiner, Noel Holt, Wendy Jenkins, Betty Kubeil, Esma Linthorne, Pamela McDonald, Judith Mason, Barbara Moore, Diane Neil, Beverley Pascoe, Wendy Pendlebury, Glenda Plummer, Judith Robson, Jeanette Ross, Ailsa Ross, Helen Sandow, Judith Schmidt, Valerie Sharp, Beatrice Smith, Janice. . Thompson, Loree Threadgold, Hazel Wallace, Helen Watt, Faye White, Margot Woolrich, Diane

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Old Collegians' Examination Results, 1955

The School congratulates Old Collegians upon their University results. These include the fol lowing:—

Dorothy Alexander (Arts) : Honours French III, Eng Lit III

Lesley Andrew (Science) : Honours Physics II, Zoology II; Passed Pure Maths. II.A.

Iris Arnold (Arts) : Honours Compar Educ., Educ Psych., Meth of Teaching; Passed Hist Si Princ of Ed., Prac Teaching Graduated B.A., Dip Ed

Joan Ashton (Music):

Marjorie Atkinson (Music) : Passed Elem Acous tics, Meth of Teaching II

Valerie Beers (Arts) : Honours Thesis—M.Sc School of Eng Graduated M.A

Alison Benjamin (Law) : Honours Social Hist., Criminology; Passed Eng II

Cecils Benjamin (Commerce) : Passed Public Finance, Indus Admin Graduated B.Com

Laurel Bladon (Science) : Honours Botany I, Chem II.C; Passed Pure Maths II.A

Pamela Bowles (Science): Graduated B.Sc

Joan Boyle (Music) : Passed Orchest. II, Sight Reading IV, Elem Acoustics

Margaret Brookes (nee Bell) (Science): Passed Microbiol., Physiol II Graduated B.Sc

Ailsa Brownlee (Arts) : Passed Aust Hist, Graduated B.A

Josephine Brownrigg (Arts) : Passed Latin I, Eng.I, Br Hist., Zool I

Gretta Bull (Music) : Honours Chief Prac Study II, Instr Ensemble I; Passed Second Prac Study II, Sight Reading and Ear Training II, Music "C " Harmony Si Counterpoint II

Rae Burmeister (Science): Passed Pure Maths I

Dorothy Cannington (Commerce) : Graduated B.Com.

Ann Carew (Arts) : Passed Accountancy I.A.

Bernice Carter (Arts): Passed Econ Geog II, Philos I

Mary Chan (Medicine): Passed Anatomy, Physiol Si Biochem

Joyce Choudhari (Arts): Passed French I.A

Beverley Clarke (Arts) : Honours French I; Passed Eng I, Brit Hist

Marjory Coates (Law) : Passed Priv Inter Law, Taxation

Gillian Cook (Arts Si Social Studies): Passed French I.A, Psych I, Soc Biol

Joan Cother (Arts): Passed Latin I, Eng I, Br Hist., Geol I

Barbara Crisp (Arts):

Nancy Curry (nee Batt) (Arts): Graduated B.A

Marjorie Davies (Science) : Honours Physics II; Passed Chem II.C, Pure Maths II.A

Yvonne Davis (Law): Passed Br Hist

Jennifer Deacon (Medicine) : Honours Chem., Biol.; Passed Physics.

Ruth Delbridge (Arts): Passed Eng Ill, Aust Hist., Pol Philos Graduated B.A

Bettv Derrick (Social Studies) :

Lorna Dick (Commerce) : Graduated B.Com

Evi Dickins (Law) : Honours Tort., Prin of Contract; Passed Crim Law Si Proc., Prin of Prop, in Land, Criminology

Margaret Dickins (Social Studies): Passed Psychol. II, Social Org. B.

Gillian Dixon (Arts): Passed French I, Econ Geog I, Psychol I

Pat Donnelly (Medicine) :

Elizabeth Duncan (Arts Sc Social Studies) : Honours Psychol. I; Passed Social Biol., Social Org A , Philos I

Hilary Dunn (Arts) : Passed French I, Eng I, Br Hist., Geol I

Rene Elbaum (Arts) : Passed Fine Arts A

Shirley Elbaum (Arts) :

Beth Fletcher (Arts): Passed French I.A, Eng I, Psych. I.

Deidre Fuller (Arts) : Passed German III, Eng. Ill , Br Hist Graduated B.A

Wendy Gardner (Arts): Honours Psychol I; Passed Aust Hist

Louise Gault (Arts Si Social Studies): Honours Anc Hist I, Gen Hist I, Social Work I; Passed Soc Org A

Elaine Gibbs (Arts) : Honours Hist. Si Princ. of Ed., Compar. Ed., Ed. Psych., Meth. of Teach ing, Prac Teaching Graduated B.A

Patricia Gray (Arts) : Passed Introd to Legal Meth., Legal Hist., Br Hist (Law), Philos I

Rhoda Grice (Social Studies) : Graduated Dip Soc. Stud.

Maureen Grimshaw (Commerce) : Passed Com Law II Graduated B.Com

Rosemary Groves (Law): Honours Pol Sc D.; Passed French Reading Co 2nd year, French Read ing Co 3rd year Graduated B.A (Hons.)

Anne Grunden (Arts Si Social Studies): Passed Social Work II

Lynette Hall (Arts) : Passed Eng II, Geog

Jennifer Harding (Arts): Honours Zool I; Passed French III, Eng III

Rae Hawkins (Science): Passed Botany I, Geol I, Pure Maths II.A

Ervyn Hayes (Arts) : Honours Social Work III, Social Org. B.; Passed Aust. Hist.

Dalys Hearn (Arts) : Passed Latin I.

Bernice Heffernan (Arts) : Passed French I.A, Br. Hist.

Valda Heraud (Science): Honours Chem Ill ; Passed Botany I

Gwen Hotton (Agric. Science) : Graduated B. Ag Sc

Iris Ing (Arts) : Passed Music A., Anc Hist I, Brit. Hist.

Gwenda Jacobs (Commerce) : Passed Econ. Hist. I, Stat Method

Bronwyn James (Dip.Ed.): Graduated Dip.Ed

Beryl Johnson (Medicine) : Passed Medi cine, Surgery, Obstet Sc Gynaec Graduated M.B., B.S

Alwyn Jones (Music): Honours Music A. ; Passed Chief Prac Study II, Sec Prac Study II, Harmony 8C Counterpoint II

Margaret Ann Kerrison (Mus. Dip.): Gradu ated Mus Dip

Anne Kornan (Arts) : Passed French I, Eng I, Fine Arts A

Barbara Landells (Medicine) : Passed Chem., Phys., Biol

Denise Lear (Music) : Honours Sec Prac Study III, Chief Prac Study III; Passed Music A., Instr. Ensemble, Sight Reading SC Ear Training II, Harmony Sc Counterpoint III.

Margaret Lethlean (Medicine) : Honours Micro biol. Sc Epidem.; Passed Pharmacy, Pathol.

Loloma Linggood (Commerce) : Passed Accoun tancy I, Econ A

Frances McCarthy (Music): Honours Music C.; Passed Sight Reading Sc Ear Training I, Instr Ensemble I Harmony & Counterpoint III Orchest I

Dione Mclntyre (nee Cohen) (Architecture): Graduated B.Arch.

Marigold McLean (Phys Ed.): Passed Anat Sc Physiol Basis of Phys Ed., Body Mech., Hygiene Diet Sc First Aid, Hist. Princ. Si Method of Phys. Ed., Gen SC Special Meth. of Teaching, Prac. Exes. I, Teaching Prac. Si Observation I.

Beverley Malcolm (Arts) : Passed Stat. Meth., Econ. C , Indust, Admin.

Joan Margolis (Arts) : Honours French I, Psychol I; Passed Russian I, Fine Arts A

^ Shirley Michael (Architecture) : Passed Design V., Bldg Constr V Graduated B.Arch

Anne Neil (Arts) : Passed French I, Eng I, Psychol. I.

Florence Newbound (Arts): Passed French I, Br Hist

Katharine O'Neill (Social Studies): Passed Social Work I, Social Hist., Psychol. II, Hist, of Philos.

Rena Opat (Music):

Barbara Paton (Arts) : Passed Eng II, Pol Philos., Geog

Kerry Pearce (Journalism) : Passed Econ A., Mod. Hist. Graduated Dip.Journ.

Margaret Pinkerton (Science) : Graduated B.Sc

Elizabeth Scarlett (Music): Honours Music C., Accomp., Vocal Polyphony &C Fugue; Passed Harmony Si Counterpoint IV, Music Lit. Sc Mats. II

Judith Segal (Commerce): Jennifer Seward (Commerce) : Passed Fine Arts A

Beverley Sharman (Commerce) : Natalie Sharpe (Arts) : Passed French I.A, Eng I, Fine Arts A., Psych I

Helene Shaw (Law) : Passed Legal Hist., Mod Eng.

Shirley Moss (nee Shulman) : Passed Eng. III. Mod. Hist., Hist, of Phil. Graduated B.A.

Dorothy Simon (Commerce) :

Rosalie Simpson (Arts): Passed French I, Eng I, Br Hist

Jennith Smith (Arts) : Passed French I.A., Br Hist., Geol I

Roslyn Sorensen (Science) : Passed Physics II Pure Maths. II A.

Janet Stahl (Arts) : Dorothy Steer (Arts) : Honours Dutch II, Sch of Germanic Langs

Joy Storie (Arts): Patricia Tasker (Science) : Passed Chem II.B

Margaret Tharle (Phys Ed.): Passed Anat Sc Physiol Bas of Phys Ed I, Body Mech., Hygiene Diet SC First Aid

Kathleen Thompson (Medicine) : Passed Obstet SC Gynaec., Med. Surgery Graduated M.B., B.S

Betty Tsiang (Dental Science) : Honours Histo logy; Passed Anatomy, Physiol. Sc Biochem., Oral Hist. SC Embryol., Dental Prosthet. I.

Muriel Walklate (Arts): Passed Eng II, Ethics

Joan Walter (Law) : Passed Const Law II, Priv Int Law, Law relating to Exec SC Trust, Company Law, Taxation, Prof Conduct, Jurisprudence Graduated LL.B

Beverely Webster (Arts) : Passed Eng. III. French III

Jean Webster (Arts) : Passed Eng Ill, French III

Pamela Webster (Music) :

Tamara Weyman (Arts): Honours Psychol. Ill , Psychopath

Patricia White (Arts) : Honours Econ. Geog. 11 : Passed Eng Ill, Inter Relations Graduated B.A

Beryl Wild (Medicine) : Passed Chem., Physics, Biol

Jeanne Wilson • (Medicine): Passed Chem., Physics, Biol.

Judith M Wilson (Science) : Honours Physics II; Passed Botany I, Chem. II.C.

Beverley Woo d (Arts): Passed Eng II, Pol Philos., Criminology

Jacqueline Woo d (Arts) : Honours Hist, of Philos., Logic, Ethics; Passed Fine Arts Exhibition in Philos

Lois Yen (Arts) :

Mary Zalcman (Medicine) : Passed Pharmacy, Medical Jurisprudence

Shahna Zettl (Arts):

The following girls have now begun University courses:—Barbara Armstrong, Felicity Bartak, Jill Bendali, Margaret Bruce, Robin Campbell, Brenda Coates, Janice de Lacy, Margaret Hadley, Elsa Hepburn, Maris Johnson, Helen Mentiplay, Bar bara Rautman, Julia Sandner, Margaret Scott, Elisabeth Shiffron, Margaret Walters, Judith Webb (Arts) ; Rosemary Balmer, Sandra Kierson, Helen Stocks, Margaret Trathan, Annette Zmoo d (Pharmacy); Janice Beilby, Elizabeth Cowan, Paddy Dixson, Jane Elton, Wendy Orton (Music); Rosemarye Boyle, Myrna Davis, Patsy Hall, Margaret Lay, Janice Livingstone (Physio therapy) ; Coralie Frecker, Deborah Lambert, Pauline Simpson (Medicine) ; Rosemary Horton, Margaret Horwill (Science) ; Janette Howell, Ai Leng Quek, Dawn Sorenson, Wendy Woolcott (Commerce) ; Ngaire Knight, Charmian Leigh, Heather Marshall (Occupational Therapy); Sonia

Manning, Davida Switson (Physical Education) ; Jane Pincus (Veterinary Science); June Wyatt (Architecture).

Old Collegians who have begun teaching or training for teaching include:—Dennette Gourley, Barbara Lewis, Delys Porter, Janice Taylor, Mavis Tompkins (K.T.C.) ; Judith Carless, June O'Con nell, Joy Webb (Mercer House); Heather Gray, Jennifer Lang, Leonie Nockold (student teachers); Rosalie Adams, Helen Bennett, Peggy Buckland, Judith Bull, Janet Christensen, Lynne Courtier, Valerie Creed, Elizabeth Darbyshire, Kathleen Earle, Jill Easton, Barbara Ferguson, Ruth Foster, Joan Kniese, Penelope Lardner, Patricia McPherson, Helen Michell, Claire Munro, Margery Nicholls, Jacqueline Peace, Patricia Siggins, Terrill Sloss Gwenda Spargo, Winsome Strickland, Judith Tay lor, Lynette Tocknell, Catherine Warren, Jeanette White, Ruth Williams, Beverley Wright, Yvonne Young (Education Dept.)

Old Collegians who graduated in Pharmacy in clude:-—Shirley Hanton, Pamela Levy

Old Collegians who graduated at the Kinder garten Training College were:—Judith Chester field, Beth Goldsworthy, Brohnwyn Harris, Mar garet Harris, Pamela Sinclair

Old Collegians who graduated at Mercer House were:—Janice Butler (Henderson), Margaret Stewart, Ruth Nicholls, Alison Scott, Wendy Parkes. First Year Students, 1956: Lynette Jacob sen, Evon Perry, Judith Carless, Brenda Coates, June O'Connell, Joy Webb, Pamela Jones, Eliza beth Pell.

On Duty in the School Bank (Mrs. Wood) . —Sandra Smorgon, L.V.c, 14 yrs., Fitchett.

Nurses' Memorial Assembly Hall Appeal

Foundation Fair

The Foundation Fair held on Saturday, 28th April, was a great success £2590 was taken in the day The Committee expects that over £3000 will be raised by the end of the term It is impos sible to thank individually all parents, Staff, girls, Old Collegians and friends of the School, so it is hoped that they will accept this joint acknow ledgment by the Nurses' Memorial Committee of their magnificant work this year.

The Committee extends a special "Thank you" to Form Mistresses and girls in their respective Forms. Many and varied were the ways in which money was raised in the School, and much real talent was made manifest It will be realised that to raise over £1000 "inside" the School, much thought and effort were required Congratulations!

Our objective for 1956 is £5000, and there is no doubt that this will be attained. A wonderful effort for this last year of the Appeal!

—Jean Chambers, Hon Organiser

too small for the no of girls which hav cum meanwhile Daph she come dansing home one day like littel fairy and sa, Mum we hav to take things for the fare Yah hoo sucks sa i but Mum she fall for it Daph hav to take grossery—Mum giv her packett of macharoni, she don't know i've been nurrishing my silk worms on it and keep them in pantree in macharoni box She hav to take hankercheef—Mum giv her the one she got from Aunt Ethel for Xmas Daph cum home nex weke and sa, W e hav to hav a white eleffant, i sa pitty, the circus has shifted but perhaps i can pinch one from the zoo. Mum eggsplane that wite eleffants are wot people don't want anymore but give me a swift uppercut when I suggest Daph. chiz. Daph's form hav to raze £50. (I could hav churned it out in a minnit with my counterfeeting macheen but it got nabbed chiz.)

Stop Press:

£4000 is the nett result of effort in the School this term Congratulations to all who helped achieve this

The Ladies' Fair Auxiliary

The Ladies' Auxiliary Tuck Shop continues to function successfully by the help of a very willing band of mothers. With the growth of the School there is the need for the extra service.

W e thank everyone who helped in many and various ways to make it possible last year for us to hand over £1056 at Speech Day to the Nurses' Memorial Assembly Hall Appeal and we hope to even do better this year

At the recent successful Foundation Fair, our Auxiliary, through the Senior School, had a variety of stalls covering Teenage, Fancy Goods, Handkerchiefs, Sweets, Drinks, White Elephant and Pictures, thereby raising £762 T o this we added our Tuck Shop funds of £238, which brought our total Fair effort to £1000

T o all the mothers and fathers who assisted, very many thanks for a marvellous job of work for the Appeal

—Margaret Lord, President, Ladies' Fair Auxiliary

"Fair is Foul . . ."

(With acknowledgments to Ronald Searle)

This is me e.g Nigel Molesworth giving you the low-down on the latest racket My littel sister Daph she go to M.L.C (ladees college—hem hem) They are always trying to get munny for a new assemblie horl which by the time it is bilt will be

I sa, rite Daph you can sell my betel and ded rat collection to the bilge mistress Daph sa O.K but that nite she bring it back I sa, didn't she want it? Daph sa, i don't know She faint then she wouldn't speke to me Annyway they have a swete storl Daph try to make toffee By the time she bio up the gas stove Mum think it time to stop her She sa, here 5/ by sum swetes from the shop Chiz Nex weke is Jumbell Sale Daph sa can i take thees old rags, Mum sa, dolt, that is my new Dior zoot

The one effort i really support is the sope storl i collect orl we hav in the house but no use they get sum more with which i am forced to wash on morning of fare, to which i am dragged How ever despite Daph's efforts the fare was a huge success. In fact, the farey flos macheen hav give me beaut ideer for new and ingeeniuss tortcher for Daph

—J Murphy, R Smith, Hon VI

Nurses' Memorial Assembly Hall Appeal

From the very first day we were back at school this year, everyone was working hard for "our last and greatest effort" for the Nurses' Memorial Assembly Hall Appeal, this great effort being a Fair which was held at the School on Saturday, 28th A p ril This date has been quite a watch-word for the School, tince, with Mrs Chambers urging us on, each form tried to raise £50 before the Fair

Pre-Fair Efforts

Many original ideas have been carried out both as individual efforts and as form efforts, and most forms have held stalls of various types, in cluding drinks and toffee stalls, fruit salad stalls, watermelon stalls and "White Elephant" stalls. Several groups of girls have held stalls and fetes at their own homes, and individual girls have raised a great deal of money through doing odd

jobs, selling various articles and running competi tions A "Find the Town" competition was or ganised by L.V.c, and several forms have organised tennis tournaments Ill.a, Ill.b and III.c com bined to hold a concert, while Pass VI.c produced a sketch starring the well-known characters Blondie and Dagwood, IV.c produced a play, Diploma A and L.V.a staged a television show entitled "What's My Line?" in which the audience was asked to match their brains against those of ingenious Mrs Chambers, a very difficult task indeed as we all know.

Many forms have organised different types of "shows"—Ill.a had a "Museum" open for in spection, III.c exhibited a collection of dolls from all over the world, IV.a organised a Baby Show, IV.c a sweet-making competion, L.V.f an Art Exhibition and V.a a Flower Show, prizes being given for the best entries. Many forms have held film nights (Pass Vl.a and V.e, "Geordie" at Gardiner Theatre, Pass Vl.d, "Dangerous When Wet" in Fitchett Hall, V.d, German films, L.V.e— Mr Tylee kindly showed coloured slides of Vic torian mountain scenes one lunch-time and also "Back of Beyond" and coloured shorts one even ing in Fitchett Hall) Several forms have organ ised dances and parties, most of which were held in private homes (Hon VI.c, dance, Diploma B,

a masked dance in Hawthorn Hall, V.h party, L.IV.b, a "Dick Whittington" party (half of the proceeds going to the form's social service) The Craft Studio organised a Jinx Dance in the gym nasium, and as this was held on Friday, 13 th Aprilj the gym was decorated appropriately with open umbrellas, black bats and black cats and witches on broomsticks It was a masked dance, and all those present thoroughly enjoyed them selves L.IV.e and L.IV.f sold House colours be fore the athletic sports Ill.a sold plastic sprays of flowers, berries and fruit, some of which were in House colours, and IV.a ran a lending library u'ithin their form Many forms sold cakes and pro duce to members of Staff and girls, and a number of forms raised money by means of a basket of goods circulating amongst members of the form Several forms raised more than £50, and a great number very nearly reached their goal, but L.III.a topped the list with £79, and Mrs Chambers was able to announce that £1000 had been raised by these efforts this year before the Fair.

Foundation Fair

This, "our last and greatest effort," was held at the School on Saturday, 28th April, but for many weeks before this date each girl had been asked to bring an article a week for a certain stall

£ow e t o th e

—Jennife r Brisbane, P.VI.a, Fitchett

Yet the Fair was upon us almost before we realised it, and the stalls were being erected and decorated and the amplifying system tested.

The weather proved favourable and the main quadrangle where most of the stalls were held was a colourful sight of much activity when the Fair opened at 10 o'clock A most delicious lunch was

tion was later held in the quadrangle, together with an explanation of the various tartans

The main event of the afternoon was the turn ing of the first sod of the Assembly Hall by Dr Woo d at 3.15 p.m at the spot where the Assembly Hall is to join the new Cato Wing This proved a most dramatic moment as we could all visualise our new Assembly Hall and felt the building had

The Principal Turns the Fi

served in the dining hall for those who wished to spend the entire day at the Fair, and this proved so popular that custom eventually had to be turned away, the organisers having catered for two hundred and served three hundred At 2 o'clock the Scotch College Pipe Band marched up Grove Avenue on to the oval where an exhibition of Highland Dancing was held A further exhibi

almost begun. Further music from the Scotch College Pipe Band followed this great event.

During the afternoon, three sessions of a swim ming exhibition were held in the swimming pool. W e were most fortunate in being able to see many famous swimmers and divers—Faith Leech, Diane Knight (an Old Collegian), Barbara McCauley Ron Faulds, Chris Bell and Bill Knott

—Photo., C Stuart Tompkins

: Sod for the New Assembly Hall

After the exhibition, the divers challenged the swimmers to a race, which was narrowly won by the swimmers Several of the champions staged a comedy diving act, and surely this was the first time that the rafters of our swimming pool have been used as a diving board! Throughout the afternoon, film sessions were held in the gym nasium

The miniature golf proved a great attraction as did the merry-go-round and other side-shows

Stalls of many different types and descriptions were well patronised on the main quadrangle, the boarders' stall being very prominent with the red House flag gaily beckoning buyers who knew the high quality of the boarders' farm produce Most of the goods had been sold when the Fair closed at 6 o'clock, and the success of the day was proved by a total of £2590

Foundation Fair Dance

A dance was held in the gymnasium in the even ing after the Fair The music provided by Fer guson's Band was very good indeed, and all who attended had a most enjoyable evening Supper was served around the swimming pool, which we all thought was an excellent idea, and we would like to thank Mrs Lord and all the parents for or ganising such a successful entertainment

The Teenagers' Dance

The Teenagers' Dance was held on Thursday, 10th May, in the Hawthorn Town Hall This year it was organised as a programme dance, and the idea proved a most successful one. There were about 300 couples present, and we would all like to thank Mrs. Chambers, Mrs. Dixson, Mrs. Kelly and all the parents for once again organising a most enjoyable dance for us.

—Rosalind Johns

St Andrews

St Andrews is a graceful old town on the coast of Fife in Scotland Most people know it as the home of golf, because the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews is situated there Be sides the golf course and the University which is the oldest in Scotland (1412) is the old ruined castle

The castle is now merely a shell, but it is a very atractive sight on a cliff overlooking the North Sea In the ruins of the castle is the Bottle Necked Dungeon, so called because, shaped like a bottle, it prevented anyone from escaping This dungeon is in complete darkness, although a light has been installed now for the benefit of tourists W e were told that after being down there for three months, a prisoner went stone-blind, and often completely insane The only way to enter is to be lowered on a rope

W e were told an interesting story about the only man ever to leave the dungeon alive A prominent nobleman was condemned to death, and was to die the next day His sister asked permission to go down and say farewell to him Although this was not the usual custom, the officials saw no

harm in this, as her brother was to be burnt at the stake in the market-place in any case So she was lowered down on a rope, and while she was down there, they exchanged clothes Then dressed in his sister's clothes, the nobleman left and escaped to France, never to return to Scotland again Unfortunately, the sister died the next day at the stake, giving her life up for her brother This gruesome story made us glad that we lived in the twentieth century, and not in the days when Catholics and Protestants were always at war, and people were burned every day, just as a matter of course

There is a secret tunnel running from the castle to the Cathedral opposite. This tunnel was used by prisoners to escape through to the Cathedral, as it emerged in the Canon's private study. He used to help the escapees, until the secret was found out

Although St Andrews is a small town compared with others in Scotland, many people visit it each year to play golf, to attend the lovely old Univer sity, to seek out places of historical interest, or else just to see the lovely golden beach lapped by the restless North Sea

—Margaret Johnston, 16 yrs., Pass VI.e, Cato

A Trip from Stuttgart to Dusseldorf on the German Autobahn

During our stay in Germany, we went by car for a four-day holiday to Dusseldorf by way of the Autobahn The Autobahn is a world-famous series of roads with two lanes of traffic going either way, one for slow and one for fast traffic, divided from one another by a wide plantation of shrubs. This is so that the headlamps of cars driving in opposite directions are not dazzling. All the curves are banked up, and all the gradi ents are made so that it is always possible for a passenger car to be driven in top gear

The Autobahn does not go through any towns or villages, but passes by their outskirts, and has no level crossings; there are only bridges and tunnels There are, however, roads leading from it to all nearby towns.

Travelling on the Autobahn sometimes becomes rather monotonous for the driver; one is there fore able to turn off the road into a parking area, clearly marked "P, " or stop at one of the numer ous cafes at the side of the road

Most of the views to tbe seen from the Auto bahn are really wonderful One sees many old German castles on the high mountains W e passed the city of Limburg, world-famous for its cheese and we also saw the Cologne Cathedral from the Autobahn This cathedral, like most other parts of Cologne, was badly bombed during the last war, but is now entirely rebuilt

W e reached Dusseldorf at two o'clock in the afternoon, having taken only five hours to travel about four hundred and fifty kilometres

Dusseldorf, and quite a large portion of Ger many surrounding it, is occupied by British Occupation Forces, but there were never any Brit ish soldiers to be seen in the streets, as one might have expected.

During our stay in Dusseldorf, it rained every day, so we could not go for a trip on the Rhine in a pleasure steamer as we had anticipated How ever, we did go to the National Park, in which we saw deer, wild pigs and numerous birds, all of which were so tame that they would eat out of our hands.

One afternoon we went to the aquarium, which we found to our astonishment to be an air-raid shelter, left over from the last war It had been so heavily constructed that it was impossible to blow it up or knock it down, and being without windows I suppose there was no other use for it It was artificially heated, lit and ventilated and had a most exqusite range of sea-creatures, skeletons and other animals

In the Konigsallee, which is the main shopping centre in Dusseldorf, there are shops of all de scriptions. This part of the town was bombed out during the war, but is now rebuilt with modern shops, the windows of which are most tastefully decorated. W e had afternoon tea in one of the numerous beautiful cafes in the Konigsallee. The tea rooms were up on the ninth floor, from where we had a wonderful view of the Rhine

W e were still waiting for fine weather when we had to leave Dusseldorf. W e left during a heavy

cloud-burst, but when we were about twenty kilo metres outside the town, the weather began to clear up a little, and when we reached Stuttgart again the weather had become quite pleasant

—Elsbeth Jaissle, 15 yrs., V.a, Fitchett

A Trip to Capri

A little while ago I went for a trip to the lovely isle of Capri, and I remained there for many weeks

While I was there, I lived near San Michele My friend, Fernanda, lived there. Her father was the custodian of San Michele

Sometimes, on sunny days, Fernanda and I would run down to the end of the garden and wish on the stone lion This overlooks the har bour of Capri, where all the little ships come across the bay of Naples.

I went to school at Ana-Capri, and learned to count in Italian Tiberius, the old Roman Emperor, spent the last eleven years of his life on this island There are seven hundred and seventy-seven steps from Capri to Ana-Capri near San Michele. These steps were built by the Phoenicians.

—Jennifer Elliot, 10i yrs., Ill.a, Krome.

Port Said

W e sailed quietly into Port Said harbour before the sun rose The water was not rough, but there was a continual lapping and swishing against the sides of the ship as we moved steadily towards the entrance of the canal. I fell asleep again for another half-hour, and woke to find the bank of the canal bathed in sunlight. There we saw our first palms and beyond them stretched the endless yellow dust.

All round the ship were dozens of small boats each of which contained a bare-footed native with a red fez on his head, and numerous hand-worked basketry and leather goods for sale Most of these bumboatmen had the same things for sale, but it was great fun watching them throwing up their lines to be tied on to the ship's rail, and drawing money down and purchases up with the passen gers on deck Some native traders were also on board the ship, selling cheap trinkets and flowers. One man was calling out about his wonderful English roses when the only flowers he had left were stocks! These traders had special licences, and so there were dark-skinned police to turn all illegal traders off the ship

There was a great deal of noise from the bar gaining and there were many sea-gulls, screaming and flying low over the ship to gather titbits

At half-past eleven the fuelling lines which had been led to the ship were cast off, and all the traders were sent off the ship The boat traders pushed off, having coiled up their lines and sold mcst of their goods

Suddenly the ship's motors started up and there began the steady vibration all over the vessel Then, throwing the bumboatmen up and down in

our wake, we steamed off down the Suez Canal, with road and rail running beside us, a few scattered, flat-roofed, mud houses and a lone camel on the distant, blurred horizon

—Pamela Ternouth, 13 yrs., V.c, Cato.

The Native Quarter of Aden

Although we arrived in Aden late in the even ing, we decided to go ashore and see some of the shops which were close by. A Dutch friend came with us, and as he had been to Aden before, he acted as our guide

W e spent about an hour looking at the shops, where we bought various souvenirs of Aden W e v/ere continually pressed by natives selling their goods, and these amused us very much Our friend suggested that we should go to the native quarter of the town which lay behind the shopping area.

W e accepted his suggestion, but it was not long before we were wishing that we had not. The sights in the long street that we walked down were dreadful. The street itself was unspeakably dirty, and crowded with natives of all ages who were just as dirty In an almost continual line outside the doors of the houses were sick people lying on narrow stretchers which hardly kept them off the ground The houses were rickety, old, and very close together, and from nearly every one came the sound of drums, and natives singing W e were followed by a crowd of small boys who were ask ing for money, and when we gave some to a few of them, children seemed to appear from nowhere and gathered around us in such numbers that we could hardly move By this time we were rather frightened by our surroundings, and hurried down the long street which was becoming darker as night came on W e were followed all the while by the shouting children, but when we finally came out on to the main street again, one by one they disappeared

Although we were rather relieved to be out of the noisy, dirty street, we could not help thinking about the dreadful conditions in which the natives lived, and about the great amount of sickness which was evident everywhere Therefore, ever since that evening, whenever I see an appeal for money or clothing for natives, I think especially of those unfortunate people, and hope that some of them may benefit from that particular appeal

—Mary Brevitt, 15 yrs., Pass Vl.b, Berry

A Day in Ceylon

As we stood on the deck of the ship at about half-past five, we watched the sun slowly rise over Robin Hood's Rock, Colombo. Gradually, things became clearer. W e were anchored in the harbour with many ships of all sizes around us. The shore was quite a long way off, but the dark palms could be seen silhouetted against the dark sky, with an occasional minaret showing through

Immediately after breakfast, we caught the first launch ashore, and were met by a car with a native driver, who was to take us to Kandy, seventy-two miles inland The streets of Colombo were

crammed with cars, bullock carts, rickshaws, bi cycles, buses and pedestrians W e passed through the Pettiah, which is the extremely dirty native bazaar on the-way out of the city, and, soon, the road became a little less congested.

The vegetation was lush and green and the jungle appeared to be completely uncultivated: tapioca, tea, coffee, cocoa, cinnamon, pepper, pine apples were all growing in happy confusion. The rubber trees, which were being tapped, mingled with the coconut and banana palms, heavy with fruit A n occasional frangipanni scented the air The small towns we passed through were filled with people whose main mission in life seemed to be lounging around the dark and dingy shops Along the road, we went past bullock carts, water buffaloes, or elephants going to work Our driver solved the problem of getting through by keeping one foot on the accelerator and one hand on the horn About half an hour after we left, I was beginning to wonder how I would stand it to Kandy, for there was so much to see, and my neck was sore already

In front of me sat Sam, the driver, who was wearing a long white robe but no shoes He was fortunately a very good driver, and stopped fre quently to show us interesting things

About four miles from Kandy, we went to the Peradinyah Gardens They are similar to our Botanical Gardens, except that the plants were more tropical and orchids grew in their natural state

When we arrived at Kandy, Sam took us up to the hill overlooking the city W e went past the "Queen Elizabeth Guest House" as he called it— in reality, the gaol! The view, however, was beauti ful Below was Kandy, clustered around a large, blue, artificial lake, with the road along which we had come running like a shining ribbon from the heart of the city, out towards the mountains

Before having lunch at the Queen's Hotel, we visited the Temple of the Tooth. Here, the Buddhists keep what they claim is the tooth of Buddha. It is shown periodically to the people. W e were shown around the temple by a Buddhist priest who wore a yellow robe and had a shaven head.

W e had lunch at the hotel, and then drove around the grounds of the University before driving back to Colombo

—Helen Wigley, 14 yrs., V.a, Cato.

The Old Curiosity Shop

A place in Ballarat which attracts visitors is "Th e Old Curiosity Shop."

Many years ago, a young bricklayer began to collect old china and glassware, and throughout his life he worked covering the walls and the garden of his home with beautifully coloured patterns in glass and stone To-day, this little cot tage resembles a scene from fairy land, with its narrow winding paths and bright pebbles gleaming in the sunlight In the tiny garden there are dolls and ornaments, many of them broken, but all combined to form fascinating designs Here we

saw the "Teapot Alley," which is made up of broken parts of old tea pots, and in places only the spouts have been used to form vivid, flowing patterns.

Inside the little home, we were able to see many wonderful relics of the early Victorian days Old newspapers, diggers' licences, sketches of early Melbourne, and many other documents important in Australian history, were set out in show-cases. In another room was a display of beautiful tapes tries and articles made by hand, many of which were designed and executed by the bricklayer's wife. Several large paintings cover the walls, which give added atmosphere to this old home Many aboriginal tools, models of old sailing ships and intricately-designed vases were also on show in these rooms

Portions of the designs in china and glass are still incomplete, which shows how his interest must have been maintained right until the time of his death

This little cottage is truly remarkable for the great display of intricate designs, which took a lifetime to complete. This place is memorable also for the insight it affords into the events of the last century

—Janet Mclvor, Pass Vl.a, Cato

Entally National House

While in Tasmania, we had the opportunity of visiting Entally National House The house, about ten miles from Launceston, was once the home of the Honourable Thomas Reibey, formerly Arch deacon of Launceston and also Premier of Tas mania in 1876

It was created as a National House by the Scenery Preservation Board about two years ago, and additions are still being made to the collection of antiques in the house Entally is different from any orthodox museum, as the objective is to present

the house and grounds as typical of a wealthy settler's estate and home in the early nineteenth century

The house is set in many acres of land, part of them beautiful lawns and flower gardens The long-winding drive is lined with stately old trees and a low hedge The two lodges in the garden are not open for inspection, but the stables and chapel opening off a court-yard at the back of the house are to be seen In the garden there is a conservatory which looks very gay when the begonias are out.

The house itself is two-storied, but not all the rooms are open for inspection The furniture in the house is similar to that which was in use when the house was built in 1821 Some of it is much older and one court cupboard is said to have been made not long after the Authorised Version of the Bible was printed in 1611 As well as Sheraton, Chippendale, Regency and "early colonial" furniture, there are also some very old books and some early colonial paintings. In the library there are some unusual window pictures called Lithoplanes. This was a complex process invented in 1827, and is now obsolete. The nursery contains a doll's house dated 1847 and a doll called Victoria, dated 1837.

Adjoining the stables, at the rear of the house, is the coach house in which are old vehicles, in cluding a phaeton and a landau used by the settlers. There is also a "penny-farthing" bicycle. The chapel, in which Archdeacon Reibey held services, is also of interest as there is an organ from the old Windermere Church in England.

As we had only about an hour and a half to look through Entally, we could not really appreci ate all the antiques on show Many hours are needed to see the many historical articles all con nected with the early settlements in Tasmania, and life in England in the early nineteenth century

—Gwenneth Long, 15 yrs., Pass VI.c, Cato

Entally National House

—Gwenneth Long, 15 yrs., P.VI.c, Cato.

Original Contributions Senior

Autumn Gold

The tulip tree shines golden now, A glowing torch in the autumn light The sun seeps through the thinning bough; The moon, a crescent, in the night Outlines the twigs with brittle ends Where flowers hung pale and green in Spring But Autumn's fire now quite transcends The early growth which Spring will bring.

—Rosalind Johns, Hon VI.a, Cato

A Country God

(Translation of an ode of Horace.)

Faunus, lover of Nymphs so fleet, Through my farmlands let your feet

Tread softly—restrain the power you wi#ld

An d peaceful leave my lambs and fields, If at year's end I give sweet wine

An d tender kid for sacrifice

While fragrant fumes of incense rise

From the old altar of my shrine

When your festival comes round

The village all makes holiday They dance in carnival array;

The ditcher joys to strike the ground

Within the measure of the dance

Even the peaceful oxen prance, The wolf walks with the lambkins bold, And trees drop soft their leaves of gold.

—Jennifer Murphy, Hon VI.c, Cato

Section

A Summer Storm

The approaching storm was announced by the call of sea birds as they flew towards the sanctuary of land Although it was scarcely past midday, the sun seemed to dip low, dilated and unhealthily flushed. From the feathery cloud formation on the western horizon emerged a heavy cancer-like growth, spreading rapidly The stiff salt breeze dropped and an air of hushed foreboding hung over all. The silence was broken only by low mutterings in the distance and the water's slow lapping on the shore The heat became oppressive A sudden fork of lightning split the sky from end to end The sea, reflecting the flash, gleamed like unpolished steel Then the inevitable crash of thunder—sustained and deafening Suddenly the first grey sheet of rain came hissing over the sluggish water.

The seething water crept over the wide strip of sand, pushing its frothy yellow scum before it right up the mouths of the ti-tree gullies A treacherous little undertow sucked the sand from around the twisted roots of the ti-trees, so that they stood up like mangroves at low tide. Over all hung an acidic savour that not even the gusty, salt-laden wind could dispel A desolate place in deed was the beach when the storm had broken

—Judith Hope, Hon. VI.c, Fitchett.

Thunderstom Over Melbourne

—Viewed from the Beach at Lome

Cool sand, inanimated, settling, sighing, Grey in the lifeless clutches of night; The sound of a night-bird, moping, crying— A sudden flash of dull, ruddy light

The soft wind, gentle, eddying, sifting; Thin, paper-rustle of silver reed; Faint wash of a wavelet, rushing—drifting—

A distant rumble of thund'ring greed.

The coast line swings in a black, naked arc, Bath'd in the phosphorescent glow of the sea.

White foam curls high, whilst the deep, brooding dark

Is split by a flash of electricity.

The soft ripples murmur on the warm sand, An d silence reigns on the soft-kiss'd shore The storm has subsided over the land— An d Night brings eternity—once more

—Marie Carter, 16 yrs., Pass VI.d, Fitchett

The Melbourne Pilgrims

(Wyth apologyes to Geoffrey Chaucer.)

Oon fine Aprille mornynge on the station Ther stood a motteleye band in expectation, For to werke, in Melbourne, they wolden go, An d now unto you many woulde I shewe Eight girls weren on this pilgrimage, And they weren alle in oon carriage A constable there was and he was talle; Full many theves hadde his whistle calle. He bar the unyforme eek of Police In his hond he carried a valise.

But for to tellen how he was arrayed: His trowser-cuffe was a litel frayed, Yet was his unyforme well pressed and nete. He had blak shoon on his flatte feete, A sylvre badge upon his peaked cappe He was a verray fiers and sterne chappe

Next him ther was a yonge feyre felawe Wh o was long tym a studente of the lawe. O f stature was he verray longe and Ieene He had a crewe-heed and blew eyen keene His hosen yelawe, and crepe-soled shoon, His clothen wer eek of a lighter brown H e rede it semed in the "Lawe of Torts," But, as I guess, other were his thogtes Ther was also a yonge ministere, With new whyt collar, and eek thinne heyre; O f ernest and solempne chere was he, And rede depe in Theologye— (Was oon of Marshall's "Sermones and Prey eres")

—An d he smook oon and oon a paquet of "Play er's"

Three yonger girles weren also ther Tweye weren dark, but hire frend was feyre Tweye, by their blewen unyforme, were clerkes In th' Exchaunge, but for the laste, In yelawe cote and glooven all of kid, I wiste noght what maner swink she did.

The oother tweye weren I and my brother; But of ourselves to tell, I coude not bother.

—Ainslie Lamb, Hon VI.c, Berry

Modern Poetry

Once upon a Time

I read a poem which didn't Rhyme

At least they said it was a poem (Contemporary)

It was contemporary, Very

It looked like prose of any Age,

But it didn't reach the edge of the Page

It talked about streams which tinkled; I Think

That all the streams I know guggle like water going down a Sink

It also mentioned the ocean desolately making Moan

Through the timeless rocks where dwells the Anemone; 1

Also the gurgling brooks where, Before us, Drinks the thirsty 2 This poem was meant to have Enthralled me, But, personally, it really Didn't interest me One Little Bit.

1 Poetic Licence.

" The reader may make his own substitution here but we cannot allow such suggestions as "brontosaurus," which is extinct, or Roget's Thesaurus, because it is not certain that this animal ever drinked.

—St*ph*n* * T*sk*r, Pass VI.c, C*t* after G*r*rd M*nly H*pk*ns

The Sea

She is a thing of many different moods, And temperamental: often when enraged She is a wilful child sulking all day; Then, in a fury lashing with her waves Upo n the rocky cliffs which seem to crack And crumble with her force, all through the night She rages ceaselessly, till with the day Her fury vanished and her anger gone, She lies serene and peaceful once again, Clothed in a robe of mist and pearly light. She has her gay moods too, when in the sun, Laughing and sparkling she enchants our eyes

Her white-capped waves play races to the shore, An d as they break, they scatter droplets wide, Which caught up by the sun, reflect his rays, Breaking them into shafts of rainbow light Her shallows near the shore are clear and green, But out beyond the headland her blue depths Reflect the azure deepness of the sky, Her mirrored blueness merging with its hues • Into the horizon's far distant mists

—Margaret Falder, Pass VI.d, Berry

Excursion to "Kurneh"

On 17th March, a party from M.L.C was kindly taken by Miss Betts to see Dame Mabel Brookes' exhibition of antiques at her home, "Kurneh," in Domain Road, South Yarra The proceeds were in aid of the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital

"Kurneh" is a gracious white house in a lovely garden setting In the entrance hall, there were artistic catalogues for sale We went into the dining room first: it was a large room with paint ings hung around the walls The highlight of the room was a late Georgian mahogany extension table, with a silver gilt table-setting displayed on it—this was beautiful

Two of the main items of the table-setting were a George III candlestick, which was magnificent, and some delicate French engraved wine glasses There were many mahogany furniture pieces around the room W e were very interested to see the collection of trophies won by Sir Norman Brookes in tennis and golf tournaments, amongst these being a large Victorian tea urn

In the drawing-room were many Napoleonic relics, including a mahogany bureau, with copper

portrait medallions of Napoleon and Josephine, once in possession of Napoleon I. In this room there were also many porcelain and china figures, too numerous to describe One which ought to be mentioned, however, was a small ivory figure of Queen Marie Antoinette, the base folded to enclose a carved scene showing her separation from her children This was beautifully carved in minute detail Another fascinating exhibit was a collection of lovely fans

In the ballroom and annexe were many inter esting pieces, among which were many Chinese bowls and vases. Amongst the more solid things was an Indian teakwood table. Many Napoleonic relics were exhibited; one of these was a guitar actually used by Napoleon. In the ballroom was an interesting collection of old books. Amongst these were the account of Captain Cook's first voyage, Bligh's account of the mutiny on the "Bounty"; a rare early copy of the Pickwick Papers, and an original document carrying Napoleon's signature Also notable was one of Shakespeare's plays from the First Folio first pub lished in 1623

In the sun-room were pieces of furniture from many different periods in history, including some

Charles II chairs (which looked most uncomfort able!) and an oak spinning wheel.

Naturally, to describe all the exhibits would need a book, and we all left this fascinating house with the feeling that we should like to spend a few more hours in it

—Judith Ralston, 15 yrs., Pass VI.e, Fitchett

Diana

I was bitter at her death; Heartbroken as only a child can be When her friend is taken: I cursed the god Pluto as When I learned he had taken Persephone And cried my hurt to the Moon There were so many others Not half so beloved or precious— Why did the Fates make it her?

There is no more pain . . . Pictures of her which remain for ever Are all I remember Of a plump little girl In a frilly sky-blue pinafore With bunchy fair hair by her face Tied with blue ribbon; She sits on a swing in the garden An d talks of the Hellenes that were She plays she is Grecian Helle With Phrixus astride the old swing She talks of sunny Apollo; Jason's search for the golden fleece; And the undying figures of Mount Olympus Until I, too, know the immortals And dwell by snowy Parnassus, Search in an atlas for lost Atlantis And think of the gods of yore

Shining out with dazzling beauty, with a radiance all their own

He'd seen the Eiffel Tower and walked the Paris streets, He'd seen Westminster Abbey, tombs of Shake speare and of Keats

He'd seen them all; but never known that love could never part, For the beauty of this Melbourne town was sealed within his heart

—Margaret Plant, 15 yrs., Pass Vl.a, Fitchett

A Trek to Australia's Most Southerly Lighthouse

During the Christmas holidays three other young people and I hiked to Australia's most southerly lighthouse at Wilson's Promontory The only way to reach it, by land, is to travel for twelve miles along a narrow foot track

W e set out from Tidal River Camp one sunny morning, with high hopes of reaching the light house by nightfall The going was very tedious at first, for a couple of us had never carried packs before, and we found the thirty pound rucksacks difficult to manage. For some time we travelled along a gravel road, which wound its way up the mountain. However, we soon left this behind, and commenced our eleven mile trek along the narrow track which led to the lighthouse

Still I talk and laugh with Diana N o longer a questioning plump little girl, But immortal with them, With the Goddess of old She shines from the white stillness of the moon, And by the swing down in the garden I wonder if little Diana Who, wearing the sandals of Hermes, Has found now the golden fleece.

—Rhondd a Smith, 16 yrs., Hon Vl.b, Fitchett

His Birth City

The sophisticated traveller returning home from far away

Gazed with wonder at the dazzling lights that sparkled on the bay.

He saw the city's skyline rising sharp and clear and true

Was this the town of Melbourne rising up like something new?

Was this the town of Melbourne that he'd left for better things,

Like London Bridge, the Taj Mahal and ancient tombs of kings?

He looked again and wondered at the things he'd never known

At the foot of the mountain lay a great plain, which extended to the distant coastline It ap peared very green with lush vegetation, and was known as the "Swamp." As we descended the steep side of the saddle a storm swept up, and by the time we reached the plain, the rain was coming down steadily W e discovered, much to our horror, that the plain was covered with thick vegetation, ten to fifteen feet high, with ferns and mosses giving it an almost jungle-like appearance

It was raining heavily, and we were soon splashing through ankle-deep mud To our left rose the majestic Mount Wilson, its great granite peak lost in swirling grey mists This presented an awe-inspiring sight, and made us feel most in significant

For hours we walked and seemed to be getting nowhere However, we eventually left Mt Wilson behind us, and arrived at the half-way mark This was a quaint stone hut built at the foot of a steep saddle Here we rested and had lunch

Before us lay the worst of the hike, and first we had to ascend the steep saddle The rain had transformed the track into a swiftly flowing moun tain stream, and up this we struggled Behind us lay a splendid panorama of sea, plain and moun tain range. Reaching the top we gaily padded across high plains—the water on the track now being six inches deep

On leaving the plains, we walked through several lovely gullies; there were gum trees and ferns everywhere and some wildflowers; little creeks bubbled and rushed through the thick under growth, and waterfalls cascaded over great granite rocks In this area is some of the most beautiful bushland I have ever seen

W e passed from the gullies, and crossed more heathland This was very barren, with grey out crops of rock bringing the only relief to the landscape Once a dark brown wombat scuttled across our path, but apart from one snake, this was the only animal life we saw on the whole hike

T o one side of us the land fell away to the sea A watery sun was just sinking behind a white mist on the horizon Far, far out to sea, rising from the mist, was an island It appeared pure white, almost a part of the mist, and very mysterious.

By now night was approaching, and not know ing how far we had yet to go, we felt a little apprehensive, but soon we crossed a rise and there, about two miles below us, lay the white lighthouse It was set out on a gigantic rock around which the turbulent sea was breaking W e stumbled down through the thick undergrowth, and up the last mile of "jeep" track to the light house and settlement on the rock

—Ruth Arnold, 15 yrs., Pass Vl.b, Fitchett

The Quiet Soul

The house stood still, with its shutters down, On the lonely hill overlooking the town; The trees hung their heads as if weary with care, Not a breeze disturbed the stillness there.

Something stirred, and Autumn appeared. The trees lost their leaves as they had feared; The boisterous wind laughed 'round the house, Enraged with the soul it failed to rouse

The shutters rattled as the old house waited, Winter had come as it was fated; But through the storm and the wind, the house stood strong, As it's standing now, and has stood so long Spring came, and the wild rage ended, The trees turned green, 'round the house they befriended, But the house stood still with its shutters down, O n the lonely hill, overlooking the town

—Denise Jones, 14 yrs., V.a, Krome

The Would-be Contributor's Lament

I'm not complaining of a lack of choice, mind you after all, poetry, prose, sketching, and photographic art are quite comprehensive but it's just that 1 don't EXCEL at that sort of thing I'm really much better at criticising other people's work quite a talent, you know, al though I say it with all due modesty once I DI D write a poem quite serious, and well, rather good, I thought but you won't believe it they printed it under a special heading —"Th e Most Humorous Contribution in the His ' tory of the Mag." I must admit I was rather hurt quite a good effort on my part, too so you see, that sort of thing is rather inclined to put one off don't you think?

O f course, after THAT , I didn't try again . . . but now it seems I will have to make another attempt . . . well, I mean, a sixpenny fine IS rather stiff as an alternative . . . don't you think?

But still, I really have N O inspiration for that sort of thing and yet, I must admit it would be rather, well, PLEASING, to have one's contribution accepted by Silver and Green . . . don't you think?

—"On e of Them," Pass Vl.b

Glimpses into "Utopia Strictly Limited"

(With sincere apologies to W S Gilbert.)

"Wha t means this mirth unseemly, that shakes the list'ning earth?"—Mistress to form "Nobody knows why or whither."—Detention room

"W e reply without compunction that we haven't any notion."—Familiar words to a teacher.

"If you ask us how we live ."—Boarder to day girl

"Fare thee well."—Afternoon roll call "None shall part us from each other."—Des perate remark heard during lifesaving rescue "Bow, ye lower middle classes."—L.M.S Speech Day practices.

"Blow, blow the trumpets, bang the brasses!"— Orchestra practice.

"It has no kind of fault or flaw."—Girl hand ing in her craft.

"Yo u summoned me, and I am here."—In the Principal's office

"Happ y are we as you can see."—Opening of new Cato Wing

"I'll work on a new and original plan."—Our Assembly Hall Appeal organiser.

"But of all I ever heard this is much the most absurd."—Member of staff correcting exam, papers

" I often think it's comical."—Gymnasium lesson"W e will not wait."—3.25 p.m.—Form to pre

"I n vain to us you plead—don't go."—Prefect overheard on gate duty , „ "An d you find you're as cold as an icicle."— Swimming lessons after mid-term "An d thank goodness, they're both of them over."—Last day of exams "Soon as we may, off and away."—End of term —Helen Williams, Hon. VI.c, Fitchett.

Ode to Archimedes

O King of Science W e bow before The marvellous truth Which is thy law W e think and think And wonder why They had to fill The bath so high. By this, it seems, Trivial mistake You make our lives One long headache. Besides, I think, Any fool would know A full-up bath Would overflow

And I can't see Wh y you should go Careering round Because 'twas so And think of the mess O n the bathroom floor, As you paddled out An d through the door. And think of the shock T o Pythag. and Joule As you raced about Wrapped up in a towel -Physicist (?) , 15 yrs., Pass VI.c, Cato

"Time" at the Rip

The ferry steamed off before we reached the halfway mark on the pier and left us stranded W e determined not to go home yet, and, peering through the drizzle we noticed a small but sturdy craft. Its owner was quite willing to take us so we jumped in and settled down, squashed but happy

During the trip we sang, and were told the story of the wreck which we were on our way to see— that of the "Time." This unfortunate ship had attempted to pass through the Rip, without a pilot

It was through the dangerous section when the steering failed, and, helpless, it drifted with the outgoing tide on to the rocks

Our guide and storyteller, the brother of the golfer, Jim Ferrier, was the first man to arrive at the doomed ship, and he saved thirty-two of those aboard, including the captain, who gave our guide his overcoat as a souvenir All the timber and usable parts had been salvaged, and now only a rusty frame remained to act as a breakwater

The incoming ships are now warned about the tide by a system of four sacks by day, and by red and green flashes at night

At this stage we noticed that the waves had grown considerably, to a height of about six feet, but these were interrupted by almost perfect circular areas of smooth water, around which were great rough patches These are caused by the unevenness of the sea-floor, which was, by this time, about sixty feet beneath us If one of us had been thrown out of the boat, he would have been sucked down only to be spewed up some 120 feet hence

W e began to take a tight grip of anything available as we approached the actual Rip and passed so near to the "Time" that we could have touched it, had we been able to spare a hand

The condition of the ocean had entirely changed again. The waves came at us in all directions, even at right angles to each other.

Not long afterwards we changed our course and returned wet through with spray, but still floating.

—Jennifer Robinson, Hon. VI.b, Fitchett.

Prefects

"Put your gloves on! Where's your star?" They call it out from near and far An d near the gate they calmly stand, Pen and conduct book in hand Ready, with an open page, T o put down class and house and age (Though sometimes they are very kind.) If you're slack, you've got to mind The order marks and dets that flow If something is amiss: they know When things are not quite right, An d you are an untidy sight, Dashing and hurrying through the gate, T o catch the tram which will not wait

—Ann e Thwaites, 14 yrs., V.g, Fitchett

Mondayitis

Behold, the sun rose up and shined in at my casement, and I arose and wended my way to the bathroom, and heavy were my eyes with sleep and dark my brow with anger, for it was Monday, when the commoners do return to their labours

I put on my chequered raiment and marvelled thereof at its stiffness and in the tightness of its collar, garbed my legs in grey lisle and placed on my feet shoon of black and laced.

Whereupon, hearing the voice of my mother call in honeysweet tones, "Comeangetit!", I took my place at the festal board and ladled the meal

of oats into my platter, coaxing, continually my sister to eat with greater rapidity and prophesying the fullness of the trains

An d when the hour of leaving was at hand, we sprang to the car and were miraculously trans ported to the station, and behold, the train cometh panting towards us and the sides thereon bulged and heaved as the sides of a dying elephant

But the flag-bearer at the rear end had per ceived our plight and disdained to flourish his green standard until we were thrust into the milling mass of people within the carriage

An d when the train crawled gasping into the station which is called Glenferrie, its portals opened and we were ejected on to the platform with undue haste and strength

At length, when we arrived at the College of the Methodist Ladies all heavy laden and heated, 'twas a great blow when the prefect on guard sur veyed us and asked with unnecessary coldness: "Where are your stars? Your gloves? Your hats?" and would not hear with sympathy the words of truth when we spake unto her: "Behold! They have been ripped from off us like unto Johnnie Ray at Mascot Aerodrome!" —Lynne Thompson, 14 yrs., V.f, Berry

The Auld House

(With apologies to Lady Caroline Nairne.)

O, the auld house, the auld house, What though the rooms were old? Oh! bright girls were learning there, And others, so I'm told The red bricks and the windows Are gone for evermore, And no one more will enter Auld Cato House's door.

—G . Mathias, Pass VI.e, Krome.

Cato Old and New

(With apologies to Banjo Paterson.)

Cato House has been rejected, Cato Wing has been erected, Which is nothing unexpected, for the old House had to go. ,

It was new when Grandma came here, and so when I was sent here

It was only just too clear, that it was a place of woe

W e all used to sit in dingy little rooms where only stingy

Bits of old, old paint were seen upon each wall

The teachers used to hate it, and often used to state it, And yet it held dear memories for each and one and all

Oft's the time I've pondered, as through Cato House I wandered,

Just exactly what that place had seen in times of yesterday

The girls together singing, their clear young voices ringing

On that first Assembly morning, where they to gether pray,

While Dr Fitchett led them, there, as for many years he did so, there

On the main quad, where we still do meet and gather each new year?

Or the M.L.C girls grinning, as they find they're easily winning

In a game of sport like tennis, and send forth a lusty cheer?

Now we see the vision splendid of the Cato Wing extended

From the Science block out for a hundred feet or so

The building we are proud of, and its praises will sing loud of, For 'twill be so very modern with bright colours all aglow

Now Cato Wing has been erected, 'twill be nothing unexpected

T o see new buildings popping up on all the space around.

Innum'rable things we've thought of. A gym and Tuck we've need of, So we'll work and strive together till the "neces sary's" found.

—Noela Hogg, V.a, Krome

"Noises Off"

(With apologies to Banjo Paterson.)

Have you noticed V.a members are acquiring nasty tempers?

That our nerves are very jumpy and our coun tenances white?

—It's because our situation's near the building operations, And the following examples may help illustrate our plight

Some French verbs we are grasping when a great noise leaves us gasping, Makes us clutch our desks in horror as we gaze with looks aghast

—Cato's glorious reign is ending as her last wall is descending, And with a mighty rumbling, she crashes in the dust

The clouds rise up outside—with the window shut we're fried, So the dust swirls in unchecked to cover face and books with grime, And a gallant mistress vainly tries to make us hear her plainly, For V.a, to yell in class is necessity, not crime

A truck hurtles down the hill—two feet from the window-sill

With a smell of singeing rubber it screeches to a halt —Th e result is indigestion—work is right out of the question—

If we're doing Inter, in '58 it's really not our fault (?)

A tractor clatters past, and we hope it's peace at last, But the Cato Wing now echoes to the cries of "Dan'l Boone."

At least they never bore us; next the workmen's lusty chorus Joins in on "Davy Crockett," sung slightly out of tune

Oh! What will be our fate? As we try to con centrate

The lab alarm clock's shriek brings thoughts abruptly to an end, As it mingles with the "song" of the builder's dinner gong— A combination guaranteed to stand your hair on end

Oh, our nerves are all in tatters, but it's not a thing that matters, W e would gladly bear the dust and noise an other year or more Just to see our Hall completed, the accounts and bills receipted

An d the endless cries of "Money wanted!" gone for evermore

—"On e of 'Em," V.a, Krome

Cato House During Demolition

Middle Section

The Storm

The dark, steep cliffs slope downwards Towards the angry sea; Across the mcors above them

The wind blows wild and free The cry of seagulls wheeling Comes clearly to the ear, The spray on rocks is crashing— A storm is drawing near

The lighthouse on the island, Stands white against the sky

Its light serves as a warning T o ships which pass near by And now the sky grows darker, In torrents comes the rain, The thunder crashes loudly, The seagulls cry again

The lightning, for an instant, Flares in the darkening sky, And then the thunder quietens— The storm is passing by

—Kerry Forest, 12 yrs., IV.a, Krome

Wet Weather

When I come out of school upon a raining after noon

I button up my good old rubber mackintosh, and soon

I'm striding to the station watching motor cars splash by, With their working windscreen wipers, on which motorists rely, An d the dispial looking clouds up there a'scudding o'er the sky

The bushes, dripping sodden leaves, are swaying in the wind; A weather-beaten bird is searching, frantically, to find

A worm, washed from its cosy hole, despairing, by the rain

Which hours ago, subsided, though it now begins again, Resumes its labour hard upon long-suffering win dow panes

The children flounder in the rain until it turns to hail, An d then they turn and struggle home, amid the howling gale; But I would not be drenched upon a raining afternoon!

I'd button up my good old rubber mackintosh, and soon I'd be resting by a roaring fire in my cosy sitting room

—Eden Liddelow, 12 yrs., IV.a, Fitchett

In Suspense

I gape—eyes wide with fear

As the monster's bulk looms near; Jaws gaping wide— There's nowhere to hide; Bloodshot eyes Hypnotise; At my throat I feel a rope!!! N o . . . It's my scarf, (Please don't laugh) Now on my knees, Starting to sneeze, I grope for my bag, Pick up a rag, Then on my feet, I leave my seat, I run to the door, Through it, and more! Out in the sun I cease to run "Oh, " I sigh, "Time does fly When in a row At a movie show!"

—Jill Baldwin, L.V.a, Krome.

Farewell to the Kista Dan

The Polar ship was in dock when we arrived at the port to farewell my brother, who was to sail in it for Macquarie Island

There was a notice in several languages on the gangway, to the effect that visitors were forbidden

on board But no one seemed to be taking much notice of it, so I also went on to have a look around It is not a large ship, but big enough to carry about twenty-five men through the frozen Antarctic Seas with their treacherous icebergs

The ship had one kitchen, about as large as a bathroom, with all the fittings made of aluminium, and a special cook who was already preparing a meal Most of their food is tinned because other wise it will not keep A year's supply of chocolate and cigarettes was given to them by the manu facturers

Enormous boxes of tinned food, and two Army "Ducks" were loaded by a big crane which was attached to the ship

About an hour before the Kista Dan was to leave, photographers were rushing about per suading boys to pose with their "girl friends" over the railings One such photograph of a girl in her brother's arms was published in the news paper with the caption: "H e kissed her (his sister) by the Kista Dan."

Mr. P. G. Law came to say an official farewell to those going, and when the ship was leaving, the siren blew! It was the noisiest thing I have ever heard. It almost blew our eardrums but!

Some people had streamers and the scene was a gay one as the Kista Dan set sail for the Island

In the Bay, the air-crew practised taking the aeroplane aboard that was to go on the Mawson trip when the ship came back from Macquaria Island.

So we said good-bye to the men of Macquarie, hoping we would be on the wharf again to greet them in twelve months' time

—Ann e Cook, 13 yrs., L.V.a.

"Columbus' Voyage"

Columbus was a noted man— A famous Genoese, And with three ships supplied by Spain, He sailed the unknown seas Columbus proved the people wrong— They thought the world was flat Until a sailor sighted land

From the crow's nest, where he sat An d now Columbus' hopes arose, He thought he'd found Cathay, An d that he'd reached the East Indies

By sailing the western way So in triumph he sailed home T o visit sunny Spain The Queen was very proud of him— He'd brought fame to her —Lynnreign e Jackson, 11 yrs., IV.b, Berry

A Limerick

There was a young lady of Perth, Wh o was notable mainly for girth, She ate chocolates and cheeses, And all types of ice freezes, And still is an object of mirth —Catherine Looney, 12| yrs., IV.b, Berry

A Dog's Worries

The grass is soft, the night wind sighs, The yellow moon is in my eyes My ears are cocked, my tail is straight What's that I see by the old back gate?

A shadow soft by the garden wall Is something playing with my ball?

A cat, by Jove! My bark's a growl, I'll jump that cat and make it howl! N o hiss will stop my bold attack, N o flashing claws or arched up back, N o cat can get away from me N o cat—! But what is this I see?

Here's something soft that comes to meet me, With gentle step and meow to greet me, It's little, unafraid and fat, How can I chase a thing like that?

—Joan Crabtree, 12 yrs., IV.b, Berry.

A Naturalization Ceremony

On Thursday, 8th March, I attended the first Naturalization Ceremony held at Kew. I was one of a party of Guides asked to help with the supper. When we arrived, we sat down, and shortly after wards the Mayor of Kew entered, clad in his Mayoral robes, and wearing his chain of office. We stood until he reached the dais on the plat form, at the back of which was draped the Aus tralian flag Flowers completed the decoration

The Mayor welcomed the thirty-three people who wished to be naturalized, and told them of the rights, privileges and responsibilities they would

"Fantastic."

Locking Up the Television Tower at Mt. Dandenong.

—Wendy Loutit, 15 yrs., P.VI.c, Berrv

have when they were naturalized They could vote, hold positions under the Crown and belong to libraries, and so on

He then asked everyone to stand and each to say, "I, " followed by his or her name After they had done this they repeated together, after the Mayor, the first part of the Naturalization Oath. They renounced all allegiance to any other coun try, state or territory to which they formerly be longed. The front row then stood and held in their right hand the Bible given to them by the World Council of Churches Again they repeated their names, and then, all together, they promised to be loyal to the Queen, her heirs and successors, and to obey ths laws of Australia Then a mem ber of the Good Neighbour Council spoke to us and welcomed the newly naturalized Australians The Mayor then called each of them out in turn to receive a Naturalization Certificate

After this we sang the National Anthem and then served supper It was a most interesting even ing and I was glad I was able to be present

—Jenny Seccombe, L.V.b, Krome

Domestic Science

Domestic Science—this is my first year— Has to my family brought great fear.

Lesson one was "Apple-Stewing," A sign, to them, of trouble brewing. Lesson two—" A Garden Salad," Which left them looking rather pallid. A sorry failure was Lesson three,

Although it was only "making tea." Lesson four on "Vegetable Cooking"— For guests you see I am still looking— However—one has praised my treats, Who ? The cafe owner along the street

—Pat Stevens, 14 yrs., L.V.f, Krome

"The Burglar Man"

(With apologies to Alfred Noyes.)

The wind was a shrieking terror, howling around the wall, The night was dark and cloudy, and no moon shone at all The rain streamed down in its fury, 'til it seemed it could rain no more; And the burglar-man came slinking— Slinking—slinking, The burglar-man came slinking up to the bank's stout door

He'd a cap pulled down on his forehead, a greasy scarf at his chin, A coat that was mostly of patches, and trousers which showed the skin; They were torn and baggy and wrinkled, his shoes were worn at the heel, An d he walked with a furtive air, Peeping over his shoulder, He walked with a furtive air, for he had come to steal

He stood beneath the window, in his pocket his jemmy he grasped; He felt around the framework, and then gave a startled gasp, For the window was left unlocked, by some careless bank-clerk there, An d the vision of Money lured him, Lured him, lured him, The vision of Money lured him, bidding him cast away care

But, dark in the dark bank-building, an ancient door-hinge creaked, Where another burglar listened; his face was white and peaked, His eyes were hollows of madness, his hair like mouldy hay; But he too loved the Vision, The beautiful, beckoning Vision, An d to reach it safely and surely, he thought he'd found the way

"There's a 'phone-box down at the corner If I go and call the police, There'll be none to say I was in here; why if all can be done with ease! My word will never be questioned by any magis trate abroad; They've a perfect case against him, A perfect case against him, They've a perfect case against him, and I shall reap the reward."

Our hardened burglar worked swiftly, but the second was swifter still, An d a stout policeman took the first, ere his sack was three-parts full And, when in the crowded courtroom, sentence on him was passed, He stood for a while and wondered— Wondered—wondered, He stood for a while and wondered, how he came to be caught at last

And still, of a winter's night, they say, when the wind howls round the wall, When the night is dark and cloudy, and no moon shines at all; When the rain streams down in its fury, 'til it seems it can rain no more; A burglar-man comes slinking— SI inking—slinking, A burglar-man comes slinking, up to the bank's stout door

They say 'tis so, good readers, but we know it can't be true; For the burglar-man was sentenced by twelve good men and true T o several years of labour in some bleak prison yard, And at this very moment, Yes, at this very moment, He is serving out his sentence with labour long and hard

—Elaine McConkey, 13 yrs., L.V.a, Krome

Lower Middle Section

Lower Middles:

Where I Live:'Shirley Ashton, L.IV.b Rain: Elizabeth Gray, L.IV.b

Silver and Green in the Bush: L.IV.b Evening in the Valley: Irene Falkenstein, Ill.a

Sox my Pup: Josephine Selby, L.IV.b Skipper my Cat: Margaret Ashton, Ill.a.

The Cyclone: Sandra Powell, L.IV.b. Night: Carlien Petherick, L.IV.b

My Dog: Judith Baker, Ill.a

The seasons: Lynette Storey, L.IV.e

Commended: Spring: A.C., L.IV.b Countryside: C.E., Ill.a

Where I Live

Where I live—

The hills are steep and green, And from our house the loveliest views are seen The gums are tall, the willows bend, An d grass is green to valley's end; The river slowly winds its way T o Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay

—Shirley Ashton, 11 yrs., L.IV.b, Krome

Rain

Last night before I went to bed, Some big, black, clouds came overhead I like the pure, refreshing rain, I hoped for it to come again The rain came pouring down that night, It gave me a feeling of delight T o hear those raindrops on the roof — I'm glad that it is waterproof! This morning when I first woke up, Raindrops were on each buttercup, But now the sky was cloudless blue, It really was a lovely hue

—Elizabeth Gray, 11 yrs., L.IV.b, Fitchett

Silver and Green in the Bush

Everything was silver and green Trees, ferns, moss and various plants were all green, and the stream was silver

After we had gone down the moss-covered steps, we were in a world of our own Old trees that had rotted away were like little hills of moss and tiny ferns The stones, pebbles and rocks in the stream were moss-covered, and the fallen branches of old trees were a green mass.

Further still into the silent beech forest, with the stream now out of sight and hearing, tree-ferns with their pale green fronds, crowded our path on both sides Then, through the trees there was a glint of silver and we saw the stream again, slip ping and rippling between its mossy banks. Every thing was silver and green

—Marian Wilcock, ll i yrs., L.IV.b, Berry

Evening in the Valley

Pretty little violet, In your cosy bed, Have you gone to sleep— Why do you bend your head?

Dainty little roses, Looking at the sky, Do you watch the yellow moon, Silently go by?

Graceful little daffodil With your yellow bell— D o you ring your evensong For the quiet dell?

—-Irene Falkenstein, 10 yrs., Ill.a, Berry

Sox, My Pup

As I look from my window at a world so green, Our garden gay with flowers can be seen, Oh! there's a black and white shape digging hard at the stocks, "Mum, please keep away while I go and call Sox."

Little black nose pressed hard to the earth, Front paws digging for all he is worth, U p comes a bulb—it won't blossom next spring, And he thinks he's clever, the bad little thing!

He is just a dog of unknown breed, Yet too young to know flower from weed; But I'm trying to teach him right and wrong, When my mother taught me, did it take so long?

His little black tail wags to and fro, Soft brown eyes with love all aglow. Black velvet jacket, four socks of white, And dozens of teeth which playfully bite He is the merriest playmate and fun with a ball, The best catch in Burwood and never a fall Although he chews up peg and all, I would not part with my pet and my pal

—Josephine Selby, 12 yrs.,L.IV.b, Berry

Skipper, My Cat

Skipper, my cat, sits on the mat, He eats all day and he's very, very fat He's got soft black fur and a watchful eye For a little sly mouse that goes running by

He likes to chase birds and go out to play, As long as it's fine he's happy all day.

—Margaret Ashton, 10 yrs., III.a, Cato

The Cyclone

It was twelve hours since darkness fell and now the world was beginning to wake up. The sun peeped over the horizon, throwing it golden brilliance on to the distant hills, which were silvery grey and sparkled with the dew that lay upon them The air was fresh, and, as the gigantic sun rolled up into the sky, the birds began to twitter, and hunt for the first worms Then came the loud and deafening alarum of the roosters, followed by the clucking and scratching of their mates The rabbits peeped shyly from their bur rows and nibbled at the young blades of grass

Then suddenly came a roaring, angry, thunder ous sound growing louder and louder. The cyclone came from the north-east, blocking out the sun and leaving the world in darkness. There were small cries of agony and terrified clucks from the roosters who were feeling very small. There was an indistinguishable twitter of terror, and the frightened scampering of rabbits. It came, stamp ing down everything in its way The sky was dark with black clouds of smoke, and hardly visible were black, jet-like figures of swallows flying to safety The next ten minutes were ones of terror, blindness and unhappiness for every living thing

Then it was gone, leaving behind a ruin of black, dirty charcoal and rubbish on the hillsides. The first sign of happiness was the sun which beamed at everything Suddenly breaking the silence, came some uproarious guffaws from a pair of jackasses, who were sitting, with blackness on their faces, swaying with laughter and the cocks crowed loudly and proudly, thinking themselves very big and beautiful This was the end of sad

ness, for the birds'began to twitter and everything became alive Then came crowing—laughing—sing ing—and the animals were frisking and leaping for joy, that the horrible, dark, noisy thing had gone to play its mischief somewhere else.

—Sandra Powell, 11 yrs., L.IV.b, Cato

Night

I stood upon our lawn last night, When the wind was very still, And the stars above were gleaming bright, The moon behind a hill The crickets, with their cheery noise, Seemed to be everywhere, And laughter of some playing boys Came from over there A dog is barking at their glee; Someone tells him, "Quiet!" These things to me are given free, I sometimes wonder why But after a hot and busy day, The evening breeze so cool, And a restful night, I must say Refreshes me for school

—Carlien Petherick, 11 yrs., L.IV.b, Berry

My Dog

I have a little Silky And his name is Pete, He's very fond of bones And he's very fond of meat. But when I let him out at night, He runs and looks for a dog to fight, But when a big dog comes outside, Pete is scared and runs to hide But I do love my dog called Pete; He's alway playful and friendly to meet

—Judith Baker, 10 yrs., III.a, Krome

The Seasons

I like all the seasons, Summer, Winter, Fall; But I think that Spring Is the nicest of them all In Summer we have picnics Down beside a lake, With lemonade and biscuits, And sandwiches and cake. The Autumn leaves are falling, They fall so thick and fast; Their colour and their brightness Can never be surpassed

Winter paints the tree-tops, And frost is on the ground; The snow is gently falling, And twirling round and round

But Spring is the prettiest, No seasons can compete: The pansy and the primrose, They smell so very sweet.

—Lynette Storey, 11 yrs., L.IV.e, Cato

Junior Lower Middle Section

My Kitten

I have a little kitten

Whose name is Mitten, And when I went to do my knitten, I found Mitten my kitten Pullen undone my knitten

—Teena Meyer, 8 yrs., J.IV.b, Berry

My Dog

I have a little dog and his name is Tim; I took him to the beach and taught him how to swim

His legs went up and his tail went down, And when he came out he behaved like a clown

—Marilyn Deeble, 9 yrs., J.IV.a, Berry

The Little Elf

There was a little elf, Wh o sat on a shelf Waiting to see How long it would be For someone to come to give him his tea

There was a little fairy, Whose name was Mary She saw the poor elf Sitting on the shelf Waiting to see How long it would be

For someone to come to give him his tea.

—Ann e Harbig, 8 yrs., J.IV.b, Krome.

Away

Away, away, I'm going away, Away from the shady trees, Swaying in a light summer breeze

Away, away, I'm going away, Over the hills T o the mountain rills

-—Frances Blyth, 8 yrs., J.IV.b, Cato

A Little Green Frog

I had a little frog And I kept him in a pond, He was so very happy He croaked a little song.

My frog, he had a birthday One sunny day in May, His friends all came to wish him A very happy day

—Rosalind Hardman, 8 yrs., J.IV.b, Fitchett

My Boat

The ship went through the channel, It went too fast for me, I puffed along behind it, W e went right out to sea

—Prue Cooper, 9 yrs., J.IV.b, Berry

What I Saw

I saw a little bunny With a little bobby tail; I went to the seaside And I saw a whale

I went to the country, And I saw a baby lamb; I went to the city And I rode in a tram

—An n Coates, 9 yrs., J.IV.a, Fitchett

The Easter Bunny

I saw an Easter Bunny sitting by a tree, I thought the Easter Bunny was frightened of me He ran past the trees and hid the Easter eggs An d when the Junior School came out, There were Easter eggs hidden all about

—Su e Williams, 9 yrs., J.IV.a, Krome

The Spider

I'm a little spider gay, I want to catch a fly to-day, M y web I carefully lay T o put it in the fly's way

Th e fly comes buzzing by, I see it with my eye, It flies low, then high, The n off up to the sky

—An n Murray, 10 yrs., J.IV.a, Fitchett

A Little Girl

A little girl Had to sing, She had to sing before the king, But when the band began to play The little girl, she ran away

—Llewellyn Johns, 8 yrs., J.IV.b, Cato,

Commendations of Rejected Contributions

For poetic imagination—

"O n Wings of Song"—M.P "O n Seeing Wilson Hall"—M.P

For descriptive ability— "Morning"—A.S "Five Sprites"—S.S "A n Autumn Morn"—C.M

For verse form — "Christmas Eve"—G.W

For amusement given— "Afte r School"—A.H "Cricket"—J.H "Chills"—S.S

An d a drawing of Mrs Chambers' brain!

Also commended —

"Scott and Antarctica"—E.S "Th e Hastings Caves"—R.W . "M y Daphne Tree"—L.H " A Rainy Day"—L.H "Bonnie Prince Charlie"—S.C Drawings—C.M (IV.c.) , S.P (L.IV.f.)

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Acknowledgments

Th e Committee wish to thank the Schools which have sent the following magazines:

Th e Brook (Tintern), Th e Carey Chronicle, Th e Caulfield Grammarian, Th e Corian, The Cluthan (Clyde), Th e Elizabethan (Toorak Col lege), Th e Fintonian, Highway (Box Hill High) , Th e Lauristonian, Th e Lucernian, The Melburn ian, M.C.E.G.G.S Magazine, Th e Mitre, Palate and Petticoat, Pallas, Patchwork, Th e Palm Leaf, Prospice, Th e Ruytonian, Running Waters (Trar algon High) , Th e Record (University High) , Silver S£ Green (M.L.C., Elsternwick), The Swan (Guildford Grammar), Th e Unicorn, Th e Scotch Collegian, The Wesley College Chronicle, Th e Collegian (M.L.C., Claremont), Th e Michaelian, and any others which may have been unintention ally omitted -R.J

The Tower

-Dianne Porter, 14 yrs.

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

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DECEMBER, 1956

Editorial

Much has been written about the influence of the School upon us, and also of our duty to give our best to the School in order to strengthen and increase its traditions It is fitting, as the end of another year approaches, that we should look back with the words of our school song in our minds

W e might well ask "Ar e we handing on the School as a greater and better School?" An d we might also wonder "Have we availed ourselves sufficiently of its teaching and tradition to be able to go on into life well-equipped to serve worthily and seek the right path to a nobler world?"

Having once belonged to a school, we are always a part of it, and we take it out into life with us, for we are bound by invisible ties which none can sever The training which the School gives us and the ideals which it teaches us to follow arc deeply embedded within its traditions W e must make the best possible use of the many oppor tunities given us at school, so that the ideals for which the School stands become a vital part of each one of us

The traditions of our School embody all that is good, sincere and true W e all either add to the richness of these traditions or take something

from them, and we must make certain that it is something of value which we contribute The very heart of our School is its traditions, which express truth and beauty themselves W e must never for get that truth and beauty are perfection and are truly revealed in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Ours is a Christian school; this is the basis of all its teaching, and it is with the strength of this belief that we should take our place in the world when we leave.

Milton said that truth came into the world with Jesus Christ, and was whole and perfect, but it has been broken and scattered in all directions An d so it has been sought in many different ways throughout the ages, and man must continue the search until truth is once more seen perfect in its entirety It is for our part in this search that the School is training us, and we must always keep before us the Christian ideals of truth and beauty, the basis upon which our School is built, remembering the words of Keats, the poet whose whole life was a search for these:

"

'Beauty is truth, truth beauty'—that is all Y e know on earth, and all ye need to know."

Editor: Rosalind Johns Sub-Editors: Judith Hope, Jennifer Murphy

Magazine Committee: Miss M Betts, Ainslie Lamb, Pauline Morgan, Rhondda Smith, Jennifer Scrivener, Mary Brevftt, Jennifer Brisbane, Marie Carter, Joan Diprose, Alison Laird, Judith Ralston, Stephanie Tasker.

"Yet here shall beat the heart of us, The School we handed on."

Dr. U/ood

For five weeks which included the time of the September holidays, Dr Woo d was abroad at tending a Church Conference in America He returned to us on 27th September, bringing back many impressions of church and education and other varied activities of the parts he visited He had taken a number of very beautiful colour .slides, some of which staff and parents have been

able to see W e feel that during his absence there was much to thank Miss Kellaway for and would like her to know that we appreciate all she did The School missed Dr Woo d and welcomed him back gladly, and we take this opportunity of wishing him and Mrs Woo d and all their family a Happy Christmas and New Year

School Diartj

May:

Tuesday, 29th: Beginning of Term III "Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more."

June:

Friday, 1st: Open period. Dr. Woo d showed his Kodachromes of England and Switzerland.

In the evening, a party went to a Round Table Debate at Scotch College.

Saturday, 2nd: The School Choir sang at the U.N.E.S.C.O Conference

Friday, 8th: Open period Miss Sandral (of our rstaff) spoke about schools and life in the United States (for the S.C.M.)

The basketball match of the season! Our Pre fects played Scotch College Prefects—the result being (according to the scorer—one of our pre fects!) a draw

Saturday, 9th: A n Inter-schools' S.C.M. barbe cue, social and service was held

Friday, 22nd: Open period Dr Kerr (for U.N.A. ) spoke on immigration

Saturday, 24th: Some girls attended the S.C.M service for the World Student Day of Prayer

Friday, 29th: Open period was the scene of a most interesting debate between Krome and Fit chett on the present immigration policy, Krome eventually emerging victorious

July:

Friday, 6th: Open period Mrs Gould (for the S.C.M.) spoke on China

Saturday, 7th: The School Dance was held at Tudor Court.

Friday, 13th: The Senior Scripture Exam, took place in the afternoon; following this gruelling experience, the Associates played Camberwell Boys Grammar Probationers at basketball. (Our scorer still maintains that it was a draw!)

Monday, 16th: Mid-term holiday

Friday, 20th: Open period Dr Wiener (for U.N.A. ) spoke on reconstruction and educational trends in Germany

In the evening many Matric girls attended the Alliance Francaise performance of "L'Avare" at Wesley

Saturday, 21st: S.C.M. One Day Conference at Blackburn A few M.L.C girls attended

Wednesday, 25th: Students from the School of Education made their annual visit to see school activities

Friday, 27th: The Senior School Music Recital was given

August:

Friday, 3rd to Friday, 10th: Senior School Exams, again depressed our spirits

Friday, 17th: A Round Table Debate against boys from Melbourne High was held at M.L.C Monday, 20th: Our S.C.M arranged a tea and a film service for our girls and some from M.L.C., Elsternwick

Thursday, 23rd: Dr Floyd was with us again to adjudicate in the Senior Music Contests, which were won narrowly by Cato

The Associates played the Scotch Probationers at basketball.

Friday, 24th: End of Term II.

September:

Tuesday, 11th: Term III began

Friday, 14th: Open period Mr McMicken spoke to us on library work

The School Choir made a record for the A.B.C

Thursday, 27th: Dr Woo d returned from his trip to America.

Many Old Collegians attended Back to School Day

Friday, 28th: Open period Mr Scott (for the S.C.M.) spoke to us on the work of the Brother hood of St Laurence

In the evening, the first performance of the School Play, "Richard of Bordeaux," was pre sented in Fitchett Hall.

Saturday, 29th: School Play

October:

Monday, 1st: Final night of the School Play

Tuesday, 2nd: Egg Day

S.C.M tea at Wesley Friday, 5th: Open period. School service.

Monday, 8th: A great day—work was begun on the new Assembly Hall!

Friday, 12th: Open period The final Inter-house Debate between Cato and Krome on the subject of modern newspapers resulted in a victory for the former

Leaving girls attended a Round Table Debate against boys from Melbourne High School

Friday, 19th: Open period. Mrs. Zainu'ddin (for U.N.A.) spoke to us about Indonesia.

Sunday, 21st: Boarders were received into Church Membership

Tuesday, 23rd: Krome were the victors in th-5 Lower Middle Swimming Sports

Thursday, 25th: Middle School Music Con tests: Dr Floyd judged Fitchett winners, Krome second and Cato third

After school, some boys of Scotch College kindly presented a play, "The Crimson Coconut," in Fitchett Hall for the Mercer House Building Appeal.

Friday, 26th: Scripture Exam

November:

Friday, 2nd: Middle and Lower Middle Music Recital

Sunday, 4th: S.C.M. service at Deepdene Pres byterian Church.

Tuesday, 6th: Leaving Exams, began. Friday, 9th: Intermediate Exams, began. Wednesday, 14th: Middle and Lower Middle Exams

Friday, 16th: Senior Swimming Sports Monday, 19th: Old Collegians' visit for en rolling members

Tuesday, 20th: School Communion Service at Auburn Methodist Church Wednesday, 21st to Thursday, 29th: Olympic Games recess

Friday, 30th: Round Table Debate with Mel bourne High at M.L.C

December:

Monday, 3rd: Matric Exams, began Friday, 7th: Parents' Day exhibition of work Friday, 14th: Senior School Speech Day in the Melbourne Town Hall—

"But oh, old School, we've loved you well. Good-bye, good luck to you!"

—J.M

School Activities

Reception of Church Members

At Auburn Methodist Church on Sunday even ing, 21st October, 25 boarders were received into Church Membership on profession of faith Some parents were present and a few day girls were able to attend The sincerity of those received into membership was very impressive The Principal, who was assisted by the Rev S I Weeks in the service, preached the sermon The 25 girls re ceived into Church Membership were—Janice Ashman, Barbara Brooker, Lorna Burley, Marjorie Campbell, Beverley Clarke, Noel Clarke, Jennifer Cole, Helen Curnick, Doreen Diprose, Pamela Gardiner, Wendy Gardiner, Mary Hand, Judith Kube, Elaine Lade, Lois Lyndon, Shirley Marsh man, Helen May, Jocelyn May, Mary Ellen Nicholas, Nova Osborne, Diana Quick, Judith Sandow, Claire Sholl, Beth Thompson, Ailsa Thomson.

Devotional

Once again, those attending our Devotional meetings have appreciated the opportunity of gathering together each week for prayer and meditation, under the leadership of Dr Wood , to whom we offer many thanks

Recently Dr. Woo d has spoken about faith, and referred to "Th e Meaning of Faith," by Fos dick. W e have also considered several of the attributes of God, and different roles of Christ. Since his trip to America, Dr. Woo d has told us a little concerning his experiences of the Church there.

During Dr Wood's absence we were capably led by Miss Wilkinson, Miss Betts and Miss Knight, who gave us some very helpful ideas

All those who have been able to attend have been grateful for these times of iellowship Through the many stimulating thoughts we have received our devotional meetings have been a means of strengthening our own faith and Christ ian experience

—Patsy Pederick

Student Christian Movement

S.C.M. has once again completed a successful year, and those of us who have attended the study circles have been helped by our study on prayer.

At the end of Term II, the Intermediate girls farewelled Mrs C Duncan, who left to travel abroad, and welcomed Miss Joan Bazeley in her

place The well-attended Intermediate meetings, which have taken the form of question and answer discussions, have been of benefit to all concerned

W e have had several interesting speakers in Open Period. Miss Susan Sandral, a member of our Staff, spoke to us about the schools and life in U.S.A W e were privileged to have Mrs H Gould, a missionary from China, speak to us, giving us a picture of the lesser-known aspects of Chinese life, and telling us of the effect of communism on community life M.L.C has always taken an active interest in the work of the Brotherhood of St Laurence, and so we were very pleased to have Mr David Scott to tell us of its work

Miss Lorna Mitchell, now in Madras, asked our S.C.M to send used Christmas cards and money for the work at Chetput, a village in Madras W e would like to thank all those who responded so generously to this appeal

At the close of Term II, we held a service at M.L.C., to which we invited members of the Elsternwick S.C.M After tea, we enjoyed an hour of folk dancing and singing, led by Miss Wilkinson and Miss Kerr The impressive film, "Th e Crossroads," was then screened, and the evening closed with vespers

A group of girls attended a service at St Peter's Church, Eastern Hill, in connection with the World Day of Prayer for Students, where Dr Gault was the preacher A conference for ali Victorian S.C.M members on the theme, "The Lordship of Christ in the Church and the World," was held in July, and was attended by a few M.L.C. girls. A barbecue and service, conducted by Rev J Jones, was another inter-school func tion

The first inter-school service this term was held at Wesley College, where the speaker was the Rev J Barry The second was at Deepdene Presby terian Church, where the speaker was the Rev John Alexander, and the final service for the year was held at Camberwell Methodist Church. Our own final Wednesday meeting took the form of a service conducted by Dr Wood

W e wish to thank all those who have worked so hard to make S.C.M a success this year Especi ally would we like to thank Miss Horsman and the other members of Staff who have given up their valuable time to lead our study circles. W e trust that S.C.M will continue to play a most important part in the life and growth of M.L.C

—Valerie Holm

United Nations' Association

Our United Nations Club is affiliated with the United Nations' Organisation of Australia and members regularly attend meetings of the United Nations Inter-school Committee, which aims at interesting and educating school children in the work of the United Nations, and in fostering international friendship

During the year our activities have been varied In the open periods allocated to the United Nations Club during Second and Third Terms,

Dr. Wiener spoke on reconstruction and present day educational trends in Germany, Dr Kerr on immigration to Australia, and Mrs Zainu'ddin on family life and customs in Indonesia. At lunch-time meetings we have been interested to hear Mathea Nauta speak on her life in Holland, Am y Ling speak on Chinese cooking and Vijada Watanangura who told us about life in Thailand

W e have been well represented at several Inter school Committee functions. O n Friday, 13th July, several girls enjoyed themselves immensely at a Jinx Dance held at MacRobertson Girls' High School and incidentally helped towards a profit of £17 for the United Nations' Children's Fund (U.N.I.C.E.F.) and Inter-school Committee funds Members also attended a very interesting concert given by Asian students studying in Melbourne at Melbourne Church of England Girls' Grammar School On Friday, 21st September, we were hostesses to many schools at a United Nations Tea which was followed by a discussion on "The Ban ning of Nuclear Weapons," under the very cap able chairmanship of the Rev Palmer Phillips, who gave us much relevant information on this important topic

T o mark United Nation's Week, the thought provoking film, "The Children of Hiroshima," was shown, and a series of posters was displayed throughout the school A n appeal during this week for voluntary giving to the United Nations' Children's Fund resulted in a total of £24/17/.

-Edith Reynolds, Lower V.g, 13i years, Krome "The Lamp of Knowledge."

Several members of our club have been invited to the end-of-year party of the United Nations' Junior Association after the Matriculation ex aminations This association, which was formed three years ago and holds monthly meetings, would be very pleased to welcome any girls leaving school this year as members

Finally, we wish to thank Mrs Downie and Miss Burke for their loyal support this year and we hope that next year the United Nations' Club will expand and play an even greater part in the School's activities.

Debating Society

—P.J.W

The Debating Society has had a very success ful year, and meetings have been well attended

The lunch-hour meetings in Second Term were taken up with Leaving Pass inter-Form debates, and the final round of these was won by Pass Vi e (negative) who defeated Pass VI b (affirmative) on the subject "Sport looms too largely in the Australian public mind." These inter-Form de bates have produced several very promising speakers and should prove useful experience for future inter-House debaters

During Second Term, Krome debated ably to defeat Fitchett on the topic, "That Australia's immigration policy is in the best interests of the country." In Third Term Cato convinced the School (but not Krome) that "Th e influence of the modern newspaper is more harmful than beneficial." W e congratulate these fine debaters

Many members of the Society have greatly enjoyed Inter-school Round Table Debates At the beginning of Second Term we were guests of the Scotch College team and at the end of the term we were hostesses to a team from Melbourne Boys' High School A team of twelve Leaving Pass girls were guests of Melbourne Boys' High School early in Third Term and hope to repay their hospitality after the Leaving Certificate Examina tions These Round Table Debates, besides being happy social occasions, help us to speak clearlv and confidently and to form opinions on many topics, both serious and amusing

In conclusion, all members of the Debating Society wish to thank Miss Hotchin and Miss Sutton for their untiring leadership and help throughout the year and Dr Woo d for his adjudi cation of our inter-House debates W e wish further success to next year's debaters.

—P.J.W

As in past years, some Senior girls have been visiting Collingwood and Prahran Missions after school and helping the leaders there These girls received a great deal of satisfaction from their work

During the year, Pass Vi a collected used stamps and milk bottle tops for the Save the Children Fund, and a special appeal was mad? in each Form for donations to this fund.

W e hope that next year even more enthusiastic support will be given to social service work.

—Eril Hutton

Walton Library

At the beginning of the year the Walton Lib rary was opened with an enthusiastic committee, and a large number of fiction borrowers which has increased during the year to over 620 Apart from this number, who are for the most part consistent in their borrowing, a large number of reference books are taken each night by pupils in their ceaseless search for knowledge (especi ally as exams, approach!).

This year Kay Holt and Rhondda Smith have represented the Library Committee at meetings of the School's Branch of the Children's Book Council of Victoria At the first meeting in April there was a lively discussion as to whether the best books are the most popular

The next meeting took the form of a conducted tour behind the scenes at the Public Library—a most interesting evening. T o celebrate Library Week we had the "Father of Victorian Lib rarians", Mr McMicken, to speak to us in Open Period on 14th September, and all enjoyed his interesting remarks on the history of public lib raries in Victoria

During the year we have added over 200 books to the library shelves Among these have been charming junior fiction, such as " A Swami in May," by W Mayne, and Senior reference W e wish to thank all those who so kindly donated books

W e are very pleased at the interest shown in the library by all girls and especially those who painted posters for our show case W e thank our members of the committee, who have worked untiringly, and Miss Zettl for her invaluable guid ance and leadership during the year

—R.S

Social Service

The School's social service work this year has been very successful, and we would like to thank Miss Cerutty and other members of Staff for the valuable help they have given

The social service captains have worked dili gently to collect money from the girls in their Forms, in aid of various charities The results were pleasing, for £184/19/1 was contributed in Term I and £242/13/ 3 during Term II

The response to the Annual Egg Day Appeal was excellent, and 2808 eggs and £35/13/1 0 were sent to Epworth Hospital This was a record amount of money

Film Appreciation Course

This year the number of girls wishing to take the Film Appreciation Course was very large, and so two groups of about thirty were formed, one meeting on Monday and the other on Friday after school

W e began the course by discussing the art of the silent film, from which we led on to the advent of sound and the first sound films which, surprisingly enough, were musicals W e were most fortunate in having films to illustrate almost every one of our discussions, among these being one which showed the filming of an early musical and the way in which the sound track is made. W e mentioned background sounds and their importance, noticing the use of silence and the

exclusion of certain sounds to heighten the dramatic effect

Our interest in the use of sound led to a number of discussions on music and the film, and we traced the development of film music from the time when a pianist or orchestra had to anticipate the mood of the next scene to the use of back ground music and featured music in the films of to-day W e discussed the limitations imposed on the musician who composes for a film, and ener getically debated the question of which is more important—the music or the film. The sound tracks of several films were played—"Guys and Dolls," "Target for Tonight," "The Court Jester" and "Carousel." W e all saw either "Th e Court Jester" or "Guys and Dolls" and later "Carousel" and "The Fiends," and Mr Seymour afterwards led discussion on these films, these meetings being particularly interesting

A number of films of other countries were shown, each of them notable in a particular way The French film, "Pacific 231" is a visual inter pretation of a modern symphony, the music being inspired by the thundrous power of a locomotive roaring through the quiet French countryside "Desert Victory" is a British film which tells of the British Eighth Army's victory at El Alamein and its advance across nearly 1400 miles of desert in eighty days to Tripoli Diagrams are used to show the disposition and strategy of the two forces, and the cameras follow the march of the soldiers to Tripoli "The Quiet One" is an American film about a mentally-disturbed Negro boy who is the victim of a disrupted home in the Harlem district of New York City The Czecho slovakian film, "Song of the Prairie" is a puppet film, a parody on the melodramatic romance and adventure of B grade Westerns A contrast to this is "Summer Interlude," a silent Swedish film in which the lives of the inhabitants of a little fishing village are contrasted with those of its visitors, for it becomes a seaside resort in summer Sucksdorff has caught the atmosphere of the tiny village perfectly, coupling a most in spiring pictorial style with human observation and a simple flowing narrative In "Moor's Pavane" the theme of Shakespeare's "Othello" is presented in dance form, the dramatic effect being height ened by a completely black background and the use of three bright red costumes and one white one. The French film "Images Medievals" takes the very beautiful and intricate paintings of th? illuminated manuscripts of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries and gives us a vivid impres sion of the ordinary everyday life of the time as well as of that of royalty, of the battles fought and of the current religious ideas Each one of these films was different from any which we had seen before, and we learnt a very great deal from the new methods of approach which they showed us

Towards the end of the year, Colin Bennett, the "Age " film critic, came to speak to us on the subject of amateur film societies. He also told us something about the ingenious methods used by the first society which he formed, and answered many questions on a great variety of subjects W e were most fortunate in being able

to hear him, and we hope some time to discuss with him a film currently showing in the city H e was particularly interested in the films which we are making and expressed a desire to see them

Each of the two groups has made a short film lasting about six or seven minutes. One is in colour and is on the preparations for Melbourne's Olympic Games, while the other, in black and white, is based on a script written by the girls and called "The Mystery at Bradford Avenue."

Through the Film Appreciation Course we have gained an understanding of the film as an artistic medium, enabling us to discriminate in our choice of films and to gain a great deal more enjoyment from them

W e are most grateful to Mr Seymour for all that he has done to make the course so very interesting, and we have to thank the School for the purchase of a movie camera of which we have made good use W e hope that the girls taking the Film Appreciation Course next year will find as much interest and enjoyment as we did

—Rosalind Johns.

Films Shown Since Last Issue

Broken Blossoms; Minuet by Mozart; Film and Reality, Part 3; Lady of the Camellias; Explosions in the Sun; Heredity in Man; Tasmanian Tap estry; Brown Coal to Kilowatts; Brown Coal to Briquettes; Electricity and Movement; Royal Destiny; Cinderella on Strings; Defence Against Invasion; Circulation of the Blood; Let's See; In side the Atom; Sulphur and its Compounds; Pacific 231; Alcohol and the Human Body; Alcoholism; The Moor's Pavane; Images Medie vals; Adventures of Junior Raindrop; Latitude and Longitude; Similar Triangles; Script Writer; The Art Director; Short Vision; The True Story of Lili Marlene; Ninety Degrees South; This is the A.B.C.; Mozart and his Music; Folk Song Fantasy; Invitation to Music; Music Camp; Desert Victory; Solar Family; Exploring the Universe; Boogie Doodle; Target for Tonight; Song of the Prairie; Summer Interlude; The Quiet One; Dough and Dynamite; Mother; Dream Valley; Things Expand When Heated; Cleanliness Brings Health; Bacteria; Simple Machines and Levers; Alice and the Three Bears; New Town; La Gare; Transference of Heat (Parts 1-3); Voice of a Choir; Critic and Film: "Od d Man Out"; It Comes From Coal; German Language Film 1; Drawings That Walk and Talk; Phantasy; Nitro gen Cycle

French Club

This year the Alliance Francaise Dramatic Fes tival was held on 15th June in Nicholas Hall Several schools performed extracts from nine teenth century plays, the one produced by M.L.C being "Les Petites Mains." The cast was as follows:

Amelie, Joan Cathcart; Anna, Aline Rudwick; Chavarot, Keay Foster; Courtin, Rosalind Johns; Jules Delawney, Loris Crosby; Lorin, Joan Delany.

The Alliance Francaise Examinations in poetry, dictation, reading and conversation were held on 15th and 22nd September.

The Results of the Alliance Francaise Examinations, September, 1956

Poetry:

Grade I—Second Class Honourable Mention: Rosalind Johns, Mary Oakley Honourable Men tion: Margaret Roberts, Roslyn Crellin, Aline Rudwick, Glenys Bull

Grade II—Second Honourable Mention: Sally Barr Honourable Mention: Barbara Gilbert, Mary Brevitt, Pauline Learner, Helen Biss, Mar garet Falder

Grade III—First Prize: Vivienne Wajsbrem Second Prize: Elizabeth Jaisle. First Class Hon ourable Mention: Gillian Kennedy Second Class Honourable Mention: Rosemary Benjamin, Judith Frederick Honourable Mention: Denise Jones, Gillian Levick, Sandra Edwards, Pamela Ter nouth, Margaret Lancaster, Diana Humphreys Lois Lyndon, Patricia Minchin, Helen Wigley, Robin Wilson, Alison Tudor, Jillian Holm

Grade IV—Honourable Mention: Pamela Gilt inan, Anne Turnbull, Eden Liddelow, Diane Kerr, Anne Cook, Elaine Wood , Glennis Jolly, Loris Williams, Joyce Barr, Solway Love, Julia Warner

Dictation:

Grade I—Honourable Mention: Rosalind Johns, Kay Foster, Patsy Pederick, Elaine Carter

Grade III—Second Prize: Pamela Ternouth. Second Class Honourable Mention: Vivienne Wajsbrem.

W e would like to thank Mrs Day and Mademoiselle Bracquart for the great amount of help they have given us during the year, and we hope that the French Club of 1957 will find as much interest and enjoyment in their activities as we have this year.

—Rosalind Johns.

German Club

Once again we have concluded a successful year in the German Club During Second Term, we attended a German folk song afternoon at Wesley College, at which a German cartoon film, "Der Kleine Zug " was also shown All who attended had a very enjoyable time

Matriculation girls attended the University's "Schools' Night" early in October, and there learnt the correct way to say their poetry!

W e also achieved some success in the Goethe poetry competition this year, the results being: Matriculation—Second Prize: Miriam Baer

Leaving—Honourable Mention: Gwenyth Mat thias

Intermediate—Honourable Mention: Jillian Holm, Elizabeth Jaissle, Pamela Ternouth, Vivi enne Wajsbrem

Sub-Intermediate—Honourable Mention: Mar garet Galbraith, Sylvia Hearst, Carol Perrin, Irina Vormann

In conclusion, we would like to thank Mrs Clahr for the help she has given, and the interest she has shown to us in the past year.

—Ainslie Lamb

Latin Club

The Latin Club has continued to function throughout the year; since the last issue of "Silver and Green" we have had two meetings only, but they have been very well attended At the first of these meetings, Miss Pelaschiar gave a delight ful talk on the evidences of the ancient Roman civilisation in modern Rome; at the second, Miss Betts told us of her impressions of Olympia, the site of the ancient Olympic Games, and something of the form of the Games themselves The in terest that has been shown in the Latin Club this year augurs well for the future

Senior girls have also attended, at the Univer sity, a lecture on divination in early Europe (with special reference to the text set for the exams.), and the annual Schools' Evening, when talks were given on the fifth Aeneid of Virgil and its thrill ing sporting activities, and the pronunciation of Latin, the evening ending with Latin songs W e also saw coloured slides of the fine illuminated addresses sent from many Universities to Mel bourne University on the occasion of her Centen ary this year Both these occasions were most help ful and enjoyable.

In conclusion, we should like to express our appreciation to Miss Betts for the help she has given us during the year.

—J.M., M.B

—Margaret Hagger, P.VI.c, 16 years, Cato Gums, Broken Hill

House Notes

It is with regret that we realise that another year is almost over, and although this year Berry has not been very successful, we have worked enthusiastically and happily together

At the beginning of Second Term we were very pleased to welcome Mrs Stout back to Berry, for she has been a very loyal House Mistress in past years

Everyone has greatly enjoyed taking part in House matches, and although we have not done particularly well in sporting contests, this was not due to any lack of effort In Tennis we came last and despite much falling in the mud we were equal third in Hockey W e congratulate our un beaten Senior Basketball team There has been great interest taker, in our Cricket team, which came third, and we specially congratulate Elaine Walsh who bowled a "hat trick." During Third Term many Berry girls have spent much time in the swimming pool, and we wish to thank Judy Weetman for her energetic work as Life-saving Representative. Although our Lower Middle swimmers were very keen, they came last in their Swimming Sports

The Choral Contests are a major House event, and although we came last in the Middle Contest and third in the Senior Contest, this was in no way due to our leaders, who worked very hard and enthusiastically The Senior School was led by Mary Brevitt (conductor) and Amy Ling and Alison Wharington (joint pianists), and the Middle School by Anne Cook (conductor) and Diane Hofmaier and Carol Brewer (joint pianists). W e wish to thank them very much for their fine leadership and hope we will do better next year, especially as our Senior leaders will be returning to school W e also congratulate warmly Mary Bickart and Amy Ling who gained full marks for their special item, and Mary Bickart for her beautiful original composition

Despite threatening weather, a group of keen Berry girls frim Senior School enjoyed a ride on the "Puffing Billy" and a walk from Belgrave to Upper Fern Tree Gully on Saturday afternoon, 6th October W e hope that in future more Berry girls will be able to get to know one another through similar activities

W e wish to thank all those who have shown such great House spirit throughout the year, especially our Middle School captains, Lesley Fielding and Rosemary Lambart, and our Lower Middle captains, Denise Patterson and Roslyn Jefferies, and we give our very best wishes to all those Berry girls leaving school, especially to our invaluable sports captain, Elizabeth O'Neill, who has devoted so much time to leading Berry ir the last two years Also we wish to thank Miss Cerutty and all the Berry Mistresses for devoting so much of their valuable time to encouraging and leading us throughout the year

BerryFinally in this Olympic Year, we hope that all Berry girls will always remember these points in the Olympic motto:

The important thing in the Olympic Games Is not to win, but to take part. The important thing in life Is not the triumph but the struggle The essential thing Is not to have conquered but to have fought well

—P.J.W

Cato

It is with regret that we see this year drawing to a close, and as we look back over the various House activities, there is much evidence of a fine House spirit

The results of our Second Term sporting activi ties were rather varied, but despite some failures, all those who participated in the teams did their best and enjoyed themselves. Our Tennis teams did very well, and we shared first place with Fitchett W e should like to thank all those who helped us in the sporting field for their enthusiasm and co-operation during practices and matches, not only the Seniors but also the Middles and Lower Middles

This term our Cricket team was successful in winning the two matches they played, but unfor tunately, the final match was "washed out."

In the Senior Choral Contests, there was much evidence of enthusiastic House spirit, and, thanks to the able leadership of our conductress, Rhonda Harris, and our pianists, Elizabeth Lade and Katherine Nicholls, Cato was successful in gaining first place Our thanks go not only to the leaders, but to all, for their loyal help and support W e congratulate Fitchett on winning the Middle School Choral Contests, and, although we only gained third place, we should thank the Middle leaders, Glenys Jolly (conductress) and Helen Bandt (pianiste), and all Middle girls for their efforts

This term, our Debating team won the com petition" for the third year in succession. Under the competent leadership of Jennifer Murphy, the team successfully convinced Krome that "Th e influence of the Press is more harmful than bene ficial," and we heartily congratulate Jennifer, Elizabeth and Roslyn, and thank them for the work they have done

Our Lower Middles came second to Krome in their Swimming Sports, and we thank all who participated Congratulations, Krome! This term we have had quite a number of girls doing Life saving examinations, including resuscitation, and our hearty thanks go to Edith H^tt for her un tiring work in this direction

At House Asembly at the beginning of this term, House colours were awarded to Rhonda Harris, Elizabeth Lade, Katherine Nicholls, Judith Henderson and Barbara Matthews, and redates to Jean Woodfull, Patricia Muirden and Joan Risby W e congratulate these girls, and thank them for the work they have done, and the fine House spirit they have shown

W e sincerely thank Miss Horsman and the other House Mistresses for their unfailing sup port throughout the year, and we also thank all House officers, especially our sports captain, Joan Risby

Those of us who are leaving wish Cato the very best of luck in the future, and hope that, coma what may, our blue flag will be kept flying!

—Helen Chesterfield

Fitchett

Since our disappointing First Term, there has been a wonderful improvement in all spheres of House activities, and this is substantiated by the fact that Fitchett held second place in House points at the end of Term II. This latter success was due

in no small measure to team spirit, co-operation and enthusiasm shown by all

Our Debating team, consisting of Mary-Ellen Nicholas (leader), Patricia McClelland and Joan Diprose, failed to convince Krome and the adjudi cator that "the present rate of immigration is in the best interests of the country." Congratulations, Cato, on your third successive win, and to all members of the victorious team

During Second Term, maximum points were scored for both Tennis and Hockey, and we gained second place in Basketball W e congratulate all girls who participated in these sporting events No doubt you were all very pleased to hear that School colours were awarded to Elizabeth Del bridge (Basketball), and redates to Margaret Rickarby (captain of Tennis), and Marjorie Thompson (vice-captain of Hockey) W e wish them every success in their future sporting activi ties

The results of the Cricket have not yet been finalised, but it is fairly evident that both Krome and Cato starred in this sport, and they deserve

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompkins.

MAGAZIN E AN D LIBRARY COMMITTEES , 1956

Library Committee (left to right, back row) :Margaret Mott, Robin Sheather, Rita Kornan, Elizabeth Fryer, Marilyn Lechte, Elaine Carter

Second Row: Kay Holt, Joan Cathcart, Ainslie Lamb, Rhondda Smith (School Librarian), Margot Cant, Kathryn Harvey, Norma Bennett

Magazine Committee (third row, kneeling): Alison Laird, Joan Diprose, Judith Hope (sub-editor), Rosalind Johns (Editor), Jennifer Murphy (Sub-editor), Mary Brevitt, Jennifer Brisbane

Front Row: Jennifer Scrivener, Marie Carter, Judith Ralston, Stephanie Tasker, Pauline Morgan.

our hearty congratulations But do not be dis heartened Fitchett-ites, as 1957 should see several promising young cricketers assisting their House to victory.

House colours were awarded to Joan Diprose, Margaret Lansbury, Patricia McClelland, Jennifer Pittard, Bronwen Stainsby, Marjorie Thompson, Elizabeth Delbridge and Pamela Bowyer The House is most grateful for the loyal support of these girls.

The Senior Choral Contests proved very inter esting, as there was only a small margin between the four Houses W e congratulate Cato on their fine singing, and thank our music leaders, Mary Williamson (conductor) and Marjorie Thompson (pianist) for their excellent efforts of leadership, thus enabling us to gain second position The Middles certainly proved to the Seniors that they were more musical, and brought distinction to the House by their success Congratulations, Neroli and Judy, for leading the House to victory so ably

Lower Middle School Swimming Sports were held in Term III, but unfortunately we were un able to produce a "Lorraine Crapp" or a "Faith Leech," out of the hat W e gained third place, and congratulate Krome on its sweeping victory Joan Diprose, our Life-saving Representative, is training many girls for their resuscitation certifi cates', and is encouraging others to reach higher standards.

Our thanks are extended to Elizabeth Del bridge, who has consistently done her utmost to coach and guide the many teams, and to the Middle and Lower Middle School captains, Judith Knell and Jane Randell, Margaret Johns and Lesley Howlett for their support and co-operation at all times. W e sincerely thank Miss Betts, Mrs. Kelly, Miss E J Mitchell, and other House Mis tresses for their encouragement, help, and un failing interest throughout the year; and the Prefects and Associate Prefects for the House spirit they fostered T o all Fitchett-ites who are leaving, we wish every success, and to those return ing "all the best" for 1957

—Pamela Bowyer it-

I

Krome

Onward, onward, onward our teams will go, Stronger, stronger, stronger our spirits grow Whether loss or victory, the Krome House will be

Proud to fly its colours at M.L.C

(Lynn Tabart)

In spite of enthusiastic co-operation of all members of the House during Second Term Krome's position seemed to be in jeopardy. Al though we were pleased with our results in some sections, we were not so fortunate in other activi ties and we want to congratulate Fitchett and their results which made them the leading House for Second Term Although we were successful only in the Basketball, we maintained our lead in aggre gate scores at the close of Term II Our congratu lations go to Fitchett for winning the Hockey and

to Cato and Fitchett for winning the Tennis In both these activities they were followed by Krome

Krome and Fitchett also debated the fact "That the present immigration policy is in the best in terests of the country." W e were proud of our team—Miriam Baer, Lynn Tabart and Glenys Bull—and pleased that they were so successful

Another highlight of Term II was the Choral Contests Thanks are due to Lyn Helmer and Eril Hutton as conductress and pianist respectively, to Lois Weeks for composing the original and to the girls who sang it and also to members of the special item

Our congratulations to Cato for a well-deserved victory!

At the close of Term II four girls were awarded their School colours, namely Catherine Lee and Elizabeth Webster (Basketball), Jean Watters (Hockey), Sally Stanley (Life-saving) and Eril Hutton was awarded House colours and to them we offer congratulations

This term Krome took part in the final Debate against Cato who proved that "Th e influence of the modern newspaper is more harmful than beneficial." The result of this made Cato the leaders in Debating with Krome in second place

Because our Lower Middle School swimmers won their sports in Term III and their athletic sports in Term I, they have made a fine contribution to our total and it is comforting to feel that these girls will be able to support the House for several more years

W e must also congratulate the Middle School for their excellent singing during the Choral Con tests Sight reading often seems to be our down fall Thank you, An n Callander and Pam Gilti nan for leading the choir and all others who offered valuable advice Well sung, Fitchett Middle School

Cricket has continued for several weeks this term and to those who played and helped to win this, we offer our congratulations and also our thanks for giving up so much time to the House during this vital term.

T o Glenys Bull (assisted by Sally Stanley) we offer our appreciation for managing the Lower Middle Swimming Sports and the Life-saving and to all prospective life-savers we wish every suc cess

In conclusion, Krome thanks Miss Jackson and other House Mistresses for their continued assistance and interest, the Middle and Lower Middle School House and Sports Captains and last but not least, Catherine Lee, our sports captain, who has led us so capably on to victory in our sport ing activities.

—Elizabeth Webster.

Boarders' Notes

After the May holidays the Boarders returned equipped with costumes and very excited at the prospect of their birthday On 15th June we would be seventy-four Nevertheless age does not limit activity, as can be seen from the Birthday Notes

The next highlight of the term for some was the School Dance which was attended by several Senior boarders

On 21 st July, the Wesley tennis team arrived to play the M.L.C team Owing to an unfortunate misunderstanding the School team did not arrive, and so a Boarders' team was hastily chosen to substitute Although this was not very good prac tice for the opposing team, it certainly provided some entertainment at the expense of good tennis

Congratulations to the large number of Boarders who participated in the Music Recitals The usual high standard was maintained

The Hockey match on 17th August was most exciting and resulted in a victory for the Boarders —5-0, possibly attributable to the fact that almost half the School team are Boarders, although this was probably counteracted by a couple of the Boarders being potential golfers

Colours at the close of Second Term were awarded to Jean Watters and Marjorie Thompson (redate)—Hockey colours, Elizabeth Webster— Basketball colours, and Sally Stanley—Life-saving colours Congratulations!

Our thanks are due to Mr Seymour for giving us his time to show the film "Youn g Bess," for the Boarders' Assembly Hall Fund W e raised £15/4/-

On the Sunday following, forty-two Boarders went to Wesley Chapel The Chaplain appropri ately preached on the Olympic Games and we were most impressed with this and with the ser vice itself After the service we were entertained to supper by Mr. and Mrs. Frederick.

The Boarders who attended Miss June Dawkins' recital on 2nd October consisted mainly of madri gals and they considered it a great privilege to present Miss Dawkins with the bouquets.

Dr. Woo d brought his projector and slides of America to the Boarders' Lounge where he showed us some delightful slides Either America is very photogenic or Dr. Woo d is a professional because the slides were clear and the subjects most interesting

On Sunday, 21st October, twenty-five Boarders were received into Church Membership at the Auburn Methodist Church and were presented with Bibles during the service.

At the close of this term we hope to have a Boarders' concert and we expect all the musical girls to present an item As talent is not lacking in this sphere, the recital should be of a high standard.

T o conclude, we thank Dr Wood , Miss Ball, and the members of Resident Staff for an excel lent year, and we hope that the girls returning will co-operate with the Staff and Prefects and make the year as happy as 1956 has been —Elizabeth Webster.

Birthday Night

The one and only way (in the eyes of many Boarders) of commencing a successful evening is by partaking of a delectable tea, and this they

did with much zest and energy After a silence the talking rose in volume which indicated that all had finished, and this was Elizabeth's cue to present Miss Ball with a mohair travelling rug It seemed only a small token of our deep appre ciation for her unfailing work, and we sincerely thank her for all that she is continually doing Dr. Woo d read out a great number of congratu latory telegrams from many past boarders who had remembered us, and from their amusing re minders we gained much moral courage for the task still before us The youngest boarder, ably assisted by Elizabeth, cut the traditional three tiered birthday cake, and we all than sang "Happy birthday to us," "For we are jolly good fellows" and "Wh y were we born so beautiful?"

After such a successful commencement to the evening, we went out to meet our guests on a traditionally wet night, and escorted them to Fitchett Hall A short time later Fitchett Hall was packed, and the juniors of West Wing set the laughter going by their extremely humourous presentation of "Cinderella." Under such skilful make-up it was difficult to recognise the ugly sisters

East Wing performed a short sketch "Lovely Weather for Ducks," and also a musical play, "The Wonderful Inn" which incorporated twelve Austrian folk songs arranged by Brahms.

The Seniors of West Wing in "Shepherd's Pie" showed us all the gossip that can arise from some suspicious people and an innocent person's actions

One of the highlights on the programme, judg ing by the applause, was Upper Tower's inter pretation of the "Desert Song," and what an interpretation it was, with Arabs and sheiks every where. It ended, however, on a very subdued and romantic note Upper Tower also presented a humourous play, "Wedding Morning," which de picted all the trials a mother has to endure when the frock is lost at the last moment, but all ended happily because the church burnt down

Last on the programme was Lower Tower's cantata, "Little Gypsy Gay." It was certainly worth waiting for and brought the curtain down on yet another very successful Birthday Night

N o really successful evening is complete with out supper, and so with one accord we all made our way to the Dining Hall where we beheld ice cream, drinks, sandwiches, and cream cakes galore, and it was rather astounding to watch these dis appear with such rapidity.

When once again our hunger had been ap peased, Elizabeth Manfield, on behalf of the day girls, expressed her hope that we had had a happy 74th birthday and thanked us for our hospitality Elizabeth Webster suitably responded and thanked everyone for being such a sympathetic audience The singing of "Auld Lang Syne" ended our happy and much enjoyed evening, and after our guests had departed there came the anti-climax cf scrubbing off the make-up

Our thanks go to all the Resident Staff who assisted us willingly in all the preparations

—Erna Nixon.

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

W e are grateful to the Music Staff for the way they have carried on during a busy year, after a difficult beginning to Term I With increased numbers in the Music School, the Staff have had extra work all the year; judging by the standard achieved at School recitals and other functions they have been more than rewarded for their hard work

At the U.N.E.S.C.O Seminar held at the Uni versity at the beginning of Term II, some of our Chamber Music Groups opened one session, and the School Choir and Madrigal Singers were asked to contribute a half-hour programme for the final day of the conference.

June 4, the first day after the Birthday Honours had been announced, was one of great excitement at M.L.C. Miss Flockart had been awarded an M.B.E Dr Woo d spoke at Assembly, and the choir girls gave her two lovely Kathleen Ferrier microgroove records in recognition of the well deserved honour Miss Flockart received over one hundred telegrams on the first day and over the next few weeks hundreds of letters. But in Miss Flockart's words, "the fact that M.L.C was hon oured meant far more to me than the actual award itself" is shown by the way in which the award was accepted

On 27th June, the College Council Party was held in Miss Flockart's honour to which all past and present members of the Music Staff, donors of scholarships, Miss Kellaway and Miss Lindsay (from Elsternwick), the Head Prefect, Head of House and others were invited The occasion was to let them hear the lovely new grand piano, which Dr Woo d purchased for the School last year in England A fine programme was given by Mr Ron Price, Mr Mack Jost, Miss Hermia Bar ton and Mis Frances Cowper, which was enjoyed by all Dr Wood , Miss Winifred Mitchell and Dr Floyd all spoke of Miss Flockart's work

The School Orchestra, under Miss Bazeley's direction, took part in the annual V.S.M.A Orchestral Festival on 6th July at Nicholas Hall

A short musical programme was provided for the students from the School of Education on 24th July On 26th July the A.B.C took a record ing of the Madrigal Singers f o a broadcast on Sunday, 29th July, in "Youn g Australia."

Many interesting items were submitted by students for the Annual Senior Recital in Term II, and also for the Middle and Lower Middle School Recital in Term III The large numbers

meant that the competition was very keen, which is a good sign There is much promise shown by girls in the Lower part of the School, which promise well for the future On 3rd August, the V.S.M.A. Chamber Music Evening was held in the Assembly Hall The Madrigal Singers, a trio group and violin duo submitted items

The Middle School Choir presented a short Mozart Operetta in honour of the Mozart Bi centenary It was held on 17th August, and it reflected great credit on all concerned The oper etta was produced under the direction of Miss Bazeley

The Senior House Music Contests were held on 23rd August Dr Floyd adjudicated, and the win ning House was Cato The Middle School House Contests were held on 25th October and Fitchett were victorious Dr Floyd was here again

During Term II the A.B.C Federal Music Director invited our choir to prepare a special carol to be recorded for the Vienna Broadcasting Commission W e fulfilled this request on 14th September The same evening the Madrigal Sing ers were recorded for a National and Radio Aus tralian Broadcast This programme was heard on 3LO, 23rd September, at 8 p.m.

A short, but enjoyable programme was given to the Old Collegians on "Back-to-School Day." The programme included the Madrigal Singers, a string quartete, and a piano solo

Several members of the School Orchestra, and some girls from the Sub-Intermediate Choir took part in the V.S.M.A Annual Concert of the Junior Symphony Orchestra, and Combined Schools' Choir on 2nd October in the Melbourne Town Hall

O n that same evening many of us had the opportunity of hearing Miss June Dawkins, who kindly offered to give a Vocal Recital at M.L.C in aid of the Assembly Hall Fund She was assisted at the piano by Mr. Max Olding. Miss Dawkins, who specialised in music while at M.L.C., has accomplished great success in the compara tively short time since she left school She pro ceeded to the University Conservatorium for a Mus Bac course, and made remarkable progress during her two and a half years' study in Vienna with Grete Scheider She made her European debut in the "Brahms' Saal," Vienna, after which she received most encouraging and favourable criti cism, such as few foreigners receive Miss Dawkins sang some beautiful songs from Handel, Schubert, Brahms and some folk songs

The School Orchestra is still growing in num bers, instruments and enthusiasm However, the need for more musical instruments is great, as many girls constantly wish to hire brass and wood

winds W e are most grateful to Miss Bazeley for her interest and untiring leadership

A large number of girls have applied to go to Music Camp this year, both at Bonegilla and Frensham, N.S.W

In the middle of October we received an invita tion from the Dean of St Paul's Cathedral, for the choir to present once again a programme there in December. Although it was very short notice, and with examinations and a week's holi day for the Olympic Games still to come, we decided to accept this request. W e will use our Speech Day programme and selections from the two previous programmes presented at the Cathedral It will involve much hard work for us all, but it is well worth while when we realise that our work is sought after and appreciated out side the school, and especially by the Cathedral authorities

Once again we remind you of our own micro groove record which was released too late last year for Christmas gifts. It is called " A Festival of Christmas," by the Methodist Ladies' College Choir.

W e are sorry to say goodbye to Miss Susan Sandral, who has been doing class work in the Junior and Lower Middle Schools. W e thank her

for all she has done, and wish her the very best for the future

N o M.L.C. music notes would be complete with out mention of our invaluable director, Miss Flockart W e thank her most sincerely for the happiness she has given to others through the medium of her work

—H Williams, M Day

Music Examination Results, 1956Piano

Grade VII.—Honours: Amy Ling, Meredith Day, Rhonda Harris, Fairlie Dreverman

Grade VI.—Honours: Delwyn Gunnell, Marion Pinkerton, Rhyll Clark, Alison Wharington. Credit: Ruth Millikan, Gilda Richards, Mary Williamson, Barbara Siemering, Ruth Arnold, Elizabeth Lade. Pass: Pamela Gale, Kay Hewitt, Janice Hughes, Barbara Brooker, Judith Kube

Grade V.—Honours: Susan Webber, Claire Johnson Credit: Pauline Benjamin, Jennifer Bris bane, Pauline Tully, Jeanette Brown, Jennifer Dugay, Judith Knell, Lois Weeks, Janet Kirton, Margaret Livingston, Wendy Ross, Sandra Hore, Margaret Tuttle. Pass: Gayl Arnold, Lenore Barnes, Ruth Pollard, Valerie Hewitt, Janice Cole man, Merle Fort, Marilyn Conroy, Lynette Hel

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins

MADRIGA L SINGERS

Back Row (left to right): Claire Johnson, Pat Muirden, Elizabeth Chambers, Helen Brown, Ruth Millikan, Rhyll Clark

Second Row: Pamela Gale, Susan Webber, Elizabeth Lade, Mary-Ellen Nicholas, Mary Williamson, Rhonda Harris, Patsy Pederick, Mary Brevitt, Anne Ballantyne

Front Row: Helen Williams, Lenore Barnes, Lyn Helmer, Meredith Day, Gillian Lennox, Margaret Day, Rosalie Holt, Marjorie Thompson, Pam Cornell

mer, Margaret Tregoning, Judith Elsbury, Mary Ellen Nicholas, Helen Pakes

Grade IV.—Honours: Alison McAllister, Judith Cockrem, Gretel Keegel, Glenys Lord, Claire Seamons, Elaine Lade, Susanne Rankin, Diana Quick, Rosemary Watters, Elizabeth Druitt, Ann ette Meller, Lorraine Carr, Doreen Diprose, Ailsa Thomson, Shirley Marshman, Heather Stainsby Credit: Nanette Allan, Rosslyn Webster, Julienne Gleadell, Margaret Jenkin, Joan Brown, Pamela Worboys Pass: Jill McCaskill, Erna Nixon

Grade III.—Honours: Julia Marcroft, Mar garet Johns, Anne Ballantyne, Linda Matkovich, Elspeth Robson, Dawn Schultze Credit: Sandra McLennan, Pamela Gloster, Jillian Longmuir, Robin Sheather, Beris Turnley, Margaret Bohner, Lynette Hodgins, Enid Sommerfield, Judith Tweddle, Wendy Wilson, Beverly Clarke, Beverly Gloster, Barbara Henderson, Zandra Gorr Pass: Judith Whyte, Helen Telfer, Suzanne King, Lois Brown, Dorothy Bugg, Janice Cockrem

Grade II.—Honours: Marlene Boyle, Joan Bolwell, Margaret Harry, Leonie Hodges, Celia Focken, Marjorie Hore, Judith Yelland Credit: Barbara Hulme, Margaret McLaren, Terrell Tay lor, Margot Tully, Cathryn Milne, Margaret Raufer, Lois Rockliff, Alison Miles, Clare Thomp son, Patricia White, Anne Lawson, Carolyn Rodger, Dianne Barnett, Suzanne Davies, Claire Henderson, Gay Hill Pass: Dawn Anderson, Marlene Lear, Desley Gare.

Grade I.—Honours: Mary Ellemor, Maxine Cockram, Yvonne Stebbins, Anita Pinkerton, Patricia Ballantyne, Glenise Balaam, Mary Grills, Elaine Atkins, Jeanette Kneen, Robyn Langford, Elizabeth Bamford, Gwennyth Ferres, Janice Ford, Barbara Houghton, An n Murray, Marion Worner Credit: Bronwyn Allardice, Faye Jobiing, Penelope Kraber, Janice Smith, Maureen McLeod, Sandra Nelson, Janis Jellis, Diana Redman, Pamela Walker, Glenys Herdman Pass: Sylvia Brizga, Barbara Inglis, Margaret Dixon, An n Grey

Preliminary.—Honours: Alison Burnell, Leonie Sterling, Barbara Duke, Jenifer Hann, Joel Cor nish, Jill Cumming, Christine Edmunds, Jennifer Smith, Andrea Jones, Roslyn Hall, Leigh Barlow, Lynette Curtis, Carol Sharp Credit: Janice Grange, Dianne Fraser, Lindy Engler.

Flute

Grade VI.—Honours: Helen McAfee Credit: Ruth Paton Grade V.—Honours: Mary Oakley, Barbara Hooper Grade IV.—Pass: Meredith Miller

Violin

Grade VII.—Honours: Gillian Lennox, Patricia Muirden Credit: Elizabeth Sampson Pass: Judith Sandow Grade IV.—Pass: Helen Wallace Grade

Musical Perception

Grade VI.—Honours: Elizabeth Lade.

Grade V.—Honours: Katherine Nicholls Credit: Margaret Livingston, Jeanette Brown. Pass: Gilda Richards, Kay Hewitt

Grade IV.—Honours: Marion Pinkerton. Credit: Mary-Ellen Nicholas Pass: Elaine Lade

Grade III.—Honours: Julienne Gleadell Credit: Nanette Allan Pass: Angela Schafer

Theory

Grade VI.—Honours: Marjorie Thompson. Credit: Margaret Day

Grade V.—Honours: Mary Bickart, Rhonda Harris, Elizabeth Sampson Credit: Gillian Len nox, Lois Weeks, Patricia Muirden, Alison Whar ington, Meredith Day, Elizabeth Lade Pass: Fairlie Dreverman

Grade IV.—Honours: Diane Hofmaier, Janice Hughes, Janet Kirton, Pamela Cornell, Rhyll Clark, Margaret Jenkin, Margaret Phillipson Credit: Grace Ing, Claire Johnson, Pamela Gale, Lynette Helmer, Doreen Diprose, Ruth Millikan, Janice Coleman Pass: Barbara Brooker, Elizabeth Chambers.

Grade III.—Honours: Margaret Tuttle, Jenni fer Brisbane, Alison Tudor, Susan Webber, Noela Hogg, Marion Pinkerton, Pauline Tully, Elaine Ogilvie, Ruth Paton, Barbara Siemering, Pauline Benjamin, Elizabeth Druitt, Margaret Tregoning, Ailsa Thomson, Suzanne King, Ruth Pollard, Suzanne Rankin Credit: Gayl Arnold, Mary Brevitt, Julienne Gleadell, Glenys Lord, Wendy Veitch, Diana Schultze, Lenore Barnes, Marilyn Conroy, Helen McAfee, Helen Pakes, Pamela Worboys, Sandra Hore, Heather Stainsby, Beverly Clarke Pass: Janice Martin

Grade II.—Honours: Judith Knell, Clare Sea mons, Joan Bolwell, Rosemary Watters, Robin Sheather, Judith Cockrem, Valerie Hewitt, Judith Whyte. Credit: Joan Brown, Marlene Boyle.

Grade I.—Honours: Jillian Longmuir, Judith Yelland, Patricia Ballantyne, Alison Cameron, Margaret Johnston, Joan Taylor. Pass: Helen Jenkin

Art of Speech

As the last term draws to a close, the Speech School can look back on another happy and suc cessful year During the second half of the year, Speech girls have not taken part in so many

public performances, but the School has been honoured by the request for a group of girls to speak the lesson at the great Olympic Festival of Christian Witness which was held on Sun day, 25th November This is just one more proof of the high regard in which our Speech School is held by so many outside people

What better proof could there be of the finework done this year than the results of the recent Art of Speech Examinations. Once again 100 per cent, passes was achieved, and we would like to congratulate all those who maintained such a high standard of work

Finally we would like to thank Miss Dwyer and the Speech Staff for the never-failing help and encouragement which they have given so con tinually and so cheerfully throughout the year —Elizabeth Manfield

Art

of Speech Examination Results, 1956

Preliminary.—Honours: Barbara Coffin, Pat ricia Barnsley, Irene Falkenstein Credit: Carole

Brien, Marlene Deague, Margaret Mann, Caroline Allen, Hannah Guss, Louise Tomasetti Pass: Leahn Turvey, Kathryn Humphrey, Kerin Gittus, Jan Cockrem, June Catterall, Beverley Cullen, Glenys Fergie, Julia Wilkinson, Janet Curtis, Susan Hodgson, Fiona Rist, Jan Douglas

First Grade.—Credit: Terry King, Pat Hyman, Claire Vardon, Jennifer Elliott, Esther Hole Pass: Carole Brewer, Margaret Higginbottom, Pamela Falder, Norma Butler, Kay Hobbs.

Second Grade.—Honours: Gwynneth Mathias, Patricia Ternouth, Angela Layh. Credit: Lynette Helmer, Kay Nairn, Robyn Warren, Patricia Cor nell, Jill Price, Janice Ford, Erna Nixon Pass: Lorraine Buchan, Rosemary Jame, Sandra Smor gon, Margaret Plant, Jill Renison, Jill Cohen

Third Grade.—Honours: Glenys Bull, Jill Levick. Credit: Margaret Lancaster, Diane Humphry, Alison Tudor Pass: Sandra Epstein

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins

ATHLETIC S TEA M

Left to Right: Jennifer Dugay, Patricia Bell, Irene Bruhn, Joan Risby, Denise Jones, Joan Diprose, Robin Walters, Barbara Matthews (Capt.) Absent: Rosalie Holt, Lyn Helmer

"Richard of Bordeaux"

W e knew, when it was decided, to produce the School Play in Fitchett Hall, that we would be struggling with certain difficulties and disadvant ages; but we were fairly well prepared for all emergencies, and enjoyed the play all the more for the troubles we had to overcome

Diploma Room became the scene for our dress ing and making-up—it was soon practically un lecognisable under the gowns, cloaks, hats and shoes which were suspended from walls or covered all available desk space Naturally, in this rather crowded area, certain articles were often mislaid —notable the rings Richard was supposed to be wearing—but frantic search usually unearthed the straying objects in time. For the majority of us, make-up was a new and fascinating experience, the results being most gratifying Those who wore beards suffered nobly the ticklish and constrict ing feeling these caused, and the extremely painful process of removing them, the final effect being ample compensation!

The main difficulty on stage was the lack of space The area in the wings that was not occupied by the piano and the stage properties was crowded with the various members of the cast, all en deavouring to watch the performance through the curtains; matters were complicated even more when our camera fiend lay stretched on the floor at odd angles in order to take'photographs! On stage, however, we managed to forget these dis comforts in the action of the play, and any initial nervousness was soon forgotten. W e all gained confidence from Miss Dwyer, who remained calm and encouraging throughout; without her direc

tion, the play would have been nothing, and she has our very sincere thanks

The cast of "Richard of Bordeaux" have the distinction of being the only ones to have given three performances of a School Play; it has been an experience that I am sure no one will forget

—J.M

A Note from a Member of the Audience

Once again the School Play, this time presented , in Fitchett Hall, was a great success

Elizabeth Manfield's performance in the title role of Richard was outstanding. With her self assurance, grace of movement and ease of de livery, she really carried the day Perhaps most impressive of all was the "tantrum scene," which could so easily have made the audience laugh if not handled with the utmost artistry

Lynette Helmer, too, gave a really convincing performance as Anne of Bohemia—so convincing in fact, that the audience felt something was amiss when she reappeared for the curtain-call—she had passed away so realistically in Act I, Scene I. Lyn's accent, assumed for the occasion, is also worthy of mention—several people remarked that she must be foreign

So completely did Jennifer Murph y (Gloucester), Glenys Bull (Lancaster), Margaret Mott (Arundel), and Roslyn Crellin (de la Pole), lose themselves in their parts, that for a time many were unable to recognise them.

Other things I particularly remember were Robert's gay nonchalance, vacillating old York,

TH E COUNCIL SCENE

boring, overbearing Henry, Thomas Mowbray's conceit and his impeccable appearance, and the delightful street scene

Miss Dwyer's fine direction was evident through out the play, and to her and to the whole cast must go our thanks and heartiest congratulations for a splendid production

—J.H

Cast (in order of appearance)

Page Maudelyn (later the King's secretary) — Ruth Arnold Page—Margaret Eason

Richard II—Elizabeth Manfield

Anne of Bohemia (his Queen)—Lynette Helmer

Duke of Gloucester (Thomas of Woodstock, uncle to Richard)—Jennifer Murphy.

Duke of Lancaster (John of Gaunt, uncle to Richard)—Glenys Bull.

Sir Simon Burley (the King's tutor)—Valerie Bacon

Duke of York (uncle to Richard)—Soma McNally Michael de la Pole (Chancellor)—Roslyn Ctellin

Earl of Arundel—Margaret Mott

Thomas Arur/del (Archbishop of Canterbury) —Lynette Tabart Robert de Vere (Earl of Oxford)—Joa n Dip rose

Mary Bohun (Countess of Derby)—Rhondda Smith.

Agnes Launcekron (the Queen's waiting woman)—Sally Barr Henry, Earl of Derby (Bolingbroke, son of Lancaster)—Mary Brevitt.

Thomas Mowbray (Earl of Nottingham) — Stephanie Tasker Pages—Verna Davey, Marjorie Evans-Smith

Sir John Montague—Helen Biss Edward, Earl of Rutland (Aumerle, son of York)—Delwyn Smith

A Waiting Woman—Jill Badham A Doctor—Margaret Lansbury. Fi rst Page—Miriam Baer

Second Page—Rosalind Johns A Man in the Street—Faye Clemson. A Second—Barbara Hooper

A Third—Joan Delany Woman with Loaves—Helen Arnel. Woma n with Vegetables—Mary Johnston Lord Derby's Page—Noel Tandy

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins TH E CAS T OF TH E SCHOO L PLA Y (without make-up)

Back-Stage at the School Play

Athletics

The Athletic team this year competed in two events, both of which were held on Sports Day in First Term The Inter-school Relay was the first event, and unfortunately we did not do very well W e congratulate the winners—Lauriston, Toorak College and St. Catherine's.

The team members were: Patricia Bell, Irene Bruhn, Joan Diprose, Jennifer Dugay, Lyn Hel mer, Rosalie Holt, Denise Jones (vice-captain) Barbara Matthews (captain), Joan Risby and Robyn Walters

The highlight of Sports Day was, as usual, the House v School Relay For the first time in several years the School team was victorious in the tense and exciting race Those who represented the Boarders were: Nanette Allen, Irene Bruhn, Jill Murphy, Gilda Richards, Trixie Sharp, Lesley

Slade, Marjorie Thompson and Elizabeth Web ster (captain)

The Juniors, although they were very enthusi astic and shew promise of high standard in future years, were no more successful than the Seniors in the Inter-school Relay—Toorak College, Lauri ston and M.C.E.G.G.S finished in that order, and our congratulations are extended to them

The members of the Junior team were: Carol Brown, Lois Brown, Jill Forbes, Margaret Moon, Margaret Papst, Fay Parry (captain), Jenny Pond, Alison Sambell and Joan Slade (emergency)

W e would like to thank Mrs Schnagl, Miss Barnett and Miss Brown for their valuable assist ance and encouragement to the teams throughout the Athletic season, and also to wish next year's teams every success

—Barbara Matthews

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins

BASEBALL TEA M

Back Row (left to right): Pamela Bowyer, Elizabeth O'Neill, Elizabeth Webster, Jean Woodfull, Margaret Lansbury

Front Row (left to right): Joan Risby, Judith Henderson, Margaret Swann, Margaret Stevens.

This year only two of the 1955 Baseball team returned to school, but the skill shown at the practices indicated that there was much potential ity among the newcomers

The team chosen consisted of : Judith Hender son (pitcher), Jean Woodfull (catcher), Margaret Stevens (1st base), Elizabeth Webster (2nd base, captain), Margaret Lansbury (3rd base), Mar garet Swann (short stop), Joan Risby (R.O.F.), Pamela Bowyer (C.O.F.), and Elizabeth O'Neill (L.O.F., vice-captain)

After concentrated practices and due to Miss Coleman's baseball strategy, the team played suc cessfully in most matches, being defeated only twice.

The results for First Term matches were: — Seniors—M.L.C. lost to Lauriston, 27-6; M.L.C. d Moronga, 12-4; M.L.C d Fintona, 15-3; M.L.C d Ruyton: M.L.C d St Catherine's 20-12; M.L.C lost to Hermitage, 4-3; M.L.C. d. P.L.C., 6-3; M.L.C d M.C.E.G.G.S., 35-9; and in Third Term M.L.C d Toorak College, 21-6

The last match against Toorak College com pleted the Baseball season in a fine manner, and all who played enjoyed themselves immensely

The Juniors, instructed by Miss Mannes, and captained by Jane Randell, had a most enjoyable

Baseballseason, and the results of their matches were:— Hermitage d. M.L.C., 17-4; M.L.C. d. P.L.C., 22 20; M.L.C d Lauriston, 28-6; M.L.C d Morongo, 17-12; Toorak College d M.L.C., 15-10; and M.C.E.G.G.S. d. M.L.C., 23-14.

At the close of First Term, colours were awarded to Judith Henderson, Jean Woodfull, Elizabeth O'Neill and Elizabeth Webster (redate)

T o those of the team returning, and to all prospective baseballers we wish continued success and hope they will have as enjoyable a year as we have had in 1956 —Elizabeth Webster

Basketball

During the close competition of the Inter-house matches it was evident that there was much ability to constitute Senior teams, even though there were few veterans

The team eventually chosen was:—Elizabeth Delbridge (G.) , Margaret Stevens (A.) , Elizabeth Webster (captain, A.W.) , Catherine Lee (vice captain, C.), Margaret Swann (D.W.) , Glenys Lord (D.) , and Pat Edwards (D.G.), with Joan Risby as emergency and captain of the second team Under Joan's leadership the seconds played admirably, and the first team was scarcely cour ageous enough to accept their challenge

—Photo C Stuart Tompkir s

BASKETBAL L TEA M

Standing (left to right): Patricia Edwards, Glenys Lord, Elizabeth Delbridge, Joan Risby Kneeling (left to right): Margaret Stevens, Catherine Lee, Elizabeth Webster, Margaret Swann

The Juniors also maintained the basketball re putation with the coaching of Miss Manners and captained by Alison Tudor The results of matches played were:—

Seniors: M.L.C. d. Morongo, 21-11; M.L.C. d. Korowa, 12-10; Hermitage d. M.L.C., 16-14; M.L.C. d. Lauriston, 9-5; Sienna d. M.L.C., 18-10; M.L.C d. P.L.C., 10-9: M.L.C. d. Toorak Col lege, 11-9; M.L.C. d. M.C.E.G.G.S., 19-9. Return matches were played against Fintona and Lauri ston.

Juniors: M.L.C. d. Morongo, 24-5; Hermitage d. M.L.C., 21-9; M.L.C. d. M.C.E.G.G.S., 23-21; M.L.C. d. P.L.C., 2.5-18; M.L.C. d. St. Catherine's, 17-7; M.L.C. d. Lauriston, 16-3; M.L.C. d. Fin tona, 16-3.

Basketball colours were awarded to three play ers, namely Elizabeth Delbridge, Catherine Lee and Elizabeth Webster and to them we offer our congratulations

In conclusion our thanks are due to Miss Kirby for invaluable coaching and our success as a team should be attributed to her T o future basket ball teams, we offer best wishes and hope that you will do your utmost for the School Remember that to win is not all, but to try is everything —Elizabeth Webster.

Cricket

This year the enthusiasm of the House Cricket matches has increased, and many girls have prac tised hard to gain a place in their teams The matches have been very interesting and exciting for all those concerned

Although Krome was defeated by Cato, their remaining two matches resulted in outright wins

which made them cricket premiers by a narrow margin from Cato Congratulations go to Cato who remain undefeated in their matches Owing to the wet weather their match against Fitchett re sulted in a draw Berry came third by defeating Fitchett who, although they drew with Cato, did not manage to win a match

The School team chosen from the girls partici pating in the House matches was:—Lynette Grocke, Catherine Lee (wicket-keeper and captain), Joan Risbv (vice-captain), Helen Robert, Margaret Stevens, Margaret Swann, Jan Taylor, Elaine Walsh, Fay Williams, Jean Woodfull, Elizabeth Webster and Marnie Haig-Muir (12th man)

The team is looking forward to playing the Scotch College Second X I in the near future, and we hope that a match will be arranged on Parents' Day against the fathers.

I am sure we all realise the wonderful oppor tunity we have by possessing a turf wicket and a lovely oval. W e would like to thank Miss Perkins and the rest of the Physical Education Staff for umpiring the House matches and for their help during sport lessons.

In conclusion we would like to wish the teams of next year the best of luck and we hope that cricket will remain as popular as it was this year

—Catherine Lee

Hockey

W e were very fortunate to have Miss Barnett and Miss Brown to coach our teams this season They have come from America, and will spend two years with us

—Photo. C. Stuart Tompkins. CRICKET TEA M

Standing (left to right): Marnie Haig-Muir, Margaret Stevens, Elaine Walsh, Joan Risby (V.-Capt.), Catherine Lee (Capt.), Elizabeth Webster, Elizabeth Delbridge, Jean Woodfull, Helen Robert. Kneeling (left to right): Lynette Grocke, Fay Williams, Jan Taylor, Margaret Swann

It was good to see an improvement in the number of girls trying for teams W e had two Senior teams and two Junior teams this year. The members of the first team were:—

Goalkeeper, Helen Chesterfield; right back, Joan Weetman; left back, Norma Chester; right half, Joan Diprose; centre half, Elizabeth O'Neill (captain); left half, Jean Waters; right wing, Susan McKaige; left wing, Pamela Harrison; right inner, Helen Robert; centre forward, Marior Pretty; left inner, Marjorie Thompson (vice captain) .

W e played a memorable match with Scotch, and the spectators seemed to enjoy it as much as the players

The results of our matches were:—M.L.C lost to Morongo, 5-0; M.L.C. lost to Hermitage, 9-0; M.L.C drew with M.C.E.G.G.S.; M.L.C d Ruyton, 4-1; M.L.C lost to Korowa, 3-0; M.L.C drew with Fintona, 1-1; M.L.C. lost to Tintern, 3-1; M.L.C. lost to Toorak College, 9-1

The Junior team, under the able captaincy of Pamela Ternouth, had a very successful season W e have some promising players for the future senior team The results of their matches were:— M.L.C d Morongo, 5-0; M.L.C d M.C.E G G S 3-2; M.L.C d Fintona, 5-0; M.L.C d Tintern, 4-0; M.L.C lost to Toorak College, 4-1; M.L.C d Korowa, 1-0

W e would like to thank Miss Barnett and Miss Brown for the thorough training and help they have given our teams, and we wish next year's teams further success

—Elizabeth O'Neill Tennis

This year three of last year's team returned and competition was keen for the remaining five places

The team finally chosen was:—

First pair, Betty Davies, Margaret Rickarby (captain); 2nd pair, Judith Henderson, Helen Tregear; 3rd pair, Barbara Gilbert, Pauline Learner; 4th pair, Rosemary Corben, Rosalind Johns Colours were awarded to Margaret Rick arby (redate)

W e had a successful year although we were not premiers W e defeated M.C.E.G.G.S and P.L.C., and were defeated by Morongo and the Hermitage W e also played a match against the Wesley College tennis team

The second team had a successful year, as did the Juniors, who won all their matches and show great promise for the future

The teams would like to thank Miss Perkins and Mrs Schnagl, for their advice and encour agement throughout the year T o the teams of 1957 we wish the best of luck

—Margaret Rickarby

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins

HOCKE Y TEA M

Back Row (left to right): Joan Diprose, Sue McKaige, J ea n Walters Elizabeth O'Neill (Capt), Marjorie Thompson, Norma Chester, Helen Chesterfield, Joan Weetman Front Row (left to right): Pam Harrison, Marion Pretty, Helen Robert.

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins

TENNI S TEA M

Left to Right: Betty Davies, Rosemary Corben, Helen Tregear, Margaret Rickarby (Captain), Rosalind Johns, Barbara Gilbert. Kneeling: Judith Henderson, Pauline Learner

—Photo C Stuart Tompkins

CRICKET MATC H AGAINS T SCOTC H COLLEGE

Letter from Women's Christian College, Madras

It would be the greatest pleasure to spend at least half my time writing letters about the amaz ingly interesting time I am having here in India It is really disappointing that there isn't time in the term or in the vacations to pass on something of the life here to all the people who might be interested, and yet not be able to travel so far Life is very busy here—very like life at M.L.C.! Our College play, "As Yo u Like It," was pro duced last week, after a period of intensive re hearsal, and the rest of the term will be almost as busy, I believe, with a play for a Drama Festival, the Staff play, and a Christmas selection from "Th e Man Born to be King." This is all in addi tion to routine work, and special Selection exams, in late November. I was extremely interested in how well Indian students could produce a Shakespeare play (in a foreign language to them of course), and till the last few days could not have imagined the result could be so good I took some colour photos of different scenes, and there are also some professional "black and whites" that are excellent, which I hope to bring home

There have been other excitements in Madras lately: Earl and Countess Attlee's visit, and the First Test I was invited to the latter, but the match was played over the "As Yo u Like It" week end, which made it impossible The Indians were most generous in their praise and congratulations, and great interest is being shown in the Bombay Test at the moment

The monsoon season has begun, but not in the dramatic manner I was expecting There are showers at least once a day, and some days are rather cloudy The temperature has dropped to about 76-78 degrees from 88-90, but nothing like the "Rains of Ranchipur" (film) has occurred as yet This area seems to be sheltered from the downpours other parts get by the Nilgiri Hills and the Deccan plateau; in the centre and north there have been bad floods In the September vacation we went over a bridge near Hyderabad where flooding helped to cause the whole structure to collapse under the weight of the train, and 122 people were drowned. (Our train crawled over, detonators exploding all the way.)

When I was in Mysore and Hyderabad in the holidays, the contrast between this drier area and the rich and green west and centre seemed very obvious Hyderabad State is particularly rich in dams—they call them tanks, or "sagars"—and we were taken to see several of them. In Mysore also there are some very fine reservoirs, and we spent an afternoon at the great Brindhavansagar where there are beautiful terraced fountains in a park, which are illuminated at night In the second Five Year Plan the construction of dams and electric power plants is very important

Under the second Five Year Plan, the boun daries of the States of India have been redrawn, and on 1st November, next Thursday, the changes

come into operatibn The principle of division some years ago was linguistic—as far as possible it was decided to include all the Tamil-speaking peoples in Madras, all the Telegus in Andhra, and so on But this has meant that a State like Hydera bad, famous for centuries for its riches and cul ture, has had to be cut up into three parts, which everyone agrees is a great pity It has been a very serious problem, involving bloodshed and bitter ness I was able to read in the papers about the last stage, when the Government decided to in clude two language groups in Bombay State, and riots led by the minor language group, the Gujeratis, immediately followed. Yo u can feel history moving under your feet here; it is a strange and awe-inspiring sensation

The language problem here is of the greatest concern to all who are trying to teach English After Independence, there was naturally a great upsurge of national feeling, and many schools decided to teach in the mother-tongue of the area It now means that at least one-third of the students we have in College have never been taught in English, and know only what would be the equivalent of our Leaving Pass French In the First Term, these students were very unhappy, and so were their lecturers, but this term they seem to be able to understand better, and a few of them may pass at the end of the year It is now realised that if Universities are to continue to teach in English, the schools will have to go back to the old medium, which of course is a pity I mean, we (Australians) would not like to have our teaching in French! But what else can be done? As Nehru said the other day: if India wants to develop scientifically, she must at present use English, the native languages not yet having developed an adequate scientific vocabulary. (Osmania University, Hyderabad, uses Urdu— I should have asked when we were there how they manage in advanced Medicine and Science.)

In the September holidays I was very fortunate to be included in a group going on a History ex cursion to Mysore State I should write a booklet if I tried to describe all we saw, but those who have studied British History would have been interested in the visit to Tippoo Sultan's Garden Palace, with paintings of his battles with the French against the English painted all over the walls And in his walled fort at Seringapatam, on an island on the river, with dungeons where he kept his English prisoners Here he himself was killed, and we visited the beautiful tomb he built for his parents, and where he also was buried

From Mysore City we went by train to a big market town called Hassan, and from there by bus on two long excursions to some amazing temples Two of them, at Halebid and Belur (not far from each other) were built in the 12th cen tury, and the detail of carving has to be seen to be believed W e could have spent days there Each

temple has at least a dozen friezes of individual figures round the outside, and the pillars inside the Belur Temple were particularly remarkable. Both temples have pierced stone screen-work, which is very beautiful: I believe the architecture is unique even in India.

The other place we visited from Hassan is famous for a 68-foot statue of a Jain saint which towers over the countryside for twenty miles, and is approached only by climbing 800 steps from the temples clustered round his feet. W e arrived there rather late, as the sun was shining on the white stone of the figure against a blue, blue sky; W e left it as the darkness began to fall rather eerily and persistent beggars rather worried us as we came quickly down the seemingly endless steps Then, as the bus moved away on the return journey we saw great lights suddenly illuminate the figure which seemed to be staring out over our heads as we left it behind

In Mysore City we saw some of the preparations for the Dasara, the dazzling festival that has been held there for years, which culminates in the Rajah's appearance in state on the royal elephant, but the actual celebration (possibly the last be cause of the changes of boundary, and because of the enormous expense) was held after Second Term began

After most members of the excursion had returned to Madras, some of us went on to Hyderabad, and I was rather thrilled to be stay ing quite close to the Nizam's Palace The whole atmosphere of Hyderabad is Muslim, and quite different from that of South India: all the domes and minarets, fezzes, jewels and silver and gold tinsel gave us a sort of Arabian Nights' feeling! And how I wish I could send you all a box of Hyderabad sweets—fudges and marzipans decor ated with beaten silver are what I remember most distinctly!

O f course the glory of Hyderabad is departed, and of course the old regime was bad in so many ways, but I could not help being thrilled at seeing the Nizam's servants in their yellow livery, or "His Exalted Highness the Nizam" written up under notices, or over shops he patronised His wealth is still fabulous, and I have a collection of anecdotes which I hope I can remember when there is time to tell them

But the highlight of our stay in Hyderabad was a day's trip to the old ruby city of Golconda, a fortress on a hill some 10 miles out. It was lived in from about the 12th to the 17th century, and was the seat of some powerful kings in the 16th and 17th centuries, until Aurengzeb con quered the last ruler in 1687 It is now in ruins, and grass-covered, but we explored all the old buildings—stables, palaces, pleasure gardens and mosques, and stood on the top of the hill and looked down on the sprawling walls and broken battlements N o place, except Pompeii, has ever given me such a sense of past history living in the present: it was an unforgettable experience W e then drove out of the fort and into the garden of the tombs of the rulers, each a minia ture "Ta j Mahal" shaped building. There are about forty altogether, and a few mosques with "lotus" stonework parapets and minarets at each corner.

There are so many other things I would love to have time to describe, for instance the old Resi dency in Hyderabad, now a Women's College, where we saw students doing exams, in the ball room, under great crystal chandeliers, and where the English coat-of-arms and "honi soit" still decorate the entrance Or, to mention something much more important, the Central Food Techno logical Institute in Mysore City, where amazing work is being done in nutrition, e.g., milk being made from peanuts, flour from the stalk of the banana, valuable vitamin preparations from passion-fruit and mango, a multi-purpose food for universal distribution when the public can be persuaded to buy it, and synthetic rice, made from tapioca and peanuts.

Then I would love to describe travel by train in India: after two thousand miles, in all sorts of third class carriages, I feel I have passed through the initiation stage! I have now reduced what I thought were essentials to a very few—an Armv water-bottle, a sponge-bag, a scarf for your head, a light blanket, and a pillow. Any illusions I had that you could unroll your bedding, change your clothes, or sleep very much were soon dispelled But of course, the kind of train makes a difference On the Grand Trunk Express from Hyderabad we were able to reserve seats and we had room to lie down When we go north at Christmas, we shall be able to book sleeping-berths, and even tually third class coaches will be air-conditioned In India everyone travels by train, and continu ously—for weddings, funerals, and for every kind of family gathering, as well as for commercial and business reasons It was very interesting watch ing all the different types—beggars and other

Cloisters Leading to Chapel Women's Christian College, Madras.

kinds of ticket-less travellers, young families on the move, market women of all ages, with baskets of curds or fruit, soldiers, Sikhs, dis tinguished-looking Brahmins, and holy men of different types. One who looked very like Tagore, and who spoke beautiful English, and whose brother, he told us, was a chemistry professor, asked us for water, and in return pressed some very nice Indian cakes called "ladoos" into our hands W e took thermoses, but it is scarcely neces sary, as South Indian coffee is very good, and served very hot at all big stations I was most touched by the courtesy of the people we met everywhere; often, for example, one of our fellow passengers would take our thermoses to be filled. I was also most fortunate in being in the company of seasoned travellers, who could speak the language a little, and deal with porters in the eternal haggle over charges. But even they were not prepared for a monkey which slipped in the carriage window at a stop soon after Bangalore, and who whipped away a piece of cheese we had just cut! By the way, our Australian Kraft cheese (tinned) is excellent food for train travel That, and dry biscuits, and sweet limes (oranges) were our staple foods when on the move

In December I am going to Bareilly, neai Lucknow, with our Principal who has very kindly asked a Brahmin member of Staff and me to her home for Christmas; then she is taking us on a short walking trip into the Mussoorie Valley to see the Himalayas in the distance, then coming down to Agra and Fathepur Sikri as our guide After that, we may go on to Jaipur, Udaipur and Delhi, but we have planned only in broad outline at present

My typing leaves much to be desired: I might blame the Deepavli season—when fireworks are continually going off (there's one now)—it is the Festival of Lights, the celebration throughout India of the conquest of light, or goodness, over darkness, or evil I believe that on the day itself, next Thursday, some of the crackers are so huge that when they are carelessly thrown among crowds, people are sometimes killed

With best wishes to you all, Yours very sincerely,

LORN A MITCHELL

28th October, 1956.

During the September holidays, two parties of twenty-six girls and two Mistresses each toured Tasmania, one leaving a day before the other The dates given here refer to the second party.

Saturday, 1st September:

W e arrived at Western Junction at 4 p.m after a smooth trip from Melbourne, but it was rain ing slightly when the plane landed W e travelled the seven miles into Launceston by A.N.A bus, and that evening we stayed at Caval Court, an old Colonial home W e dined at the Venetian Lounge and saw part of Launceston before re turning to the hotel for vespers It was decided that a different group of girls would conduct vespers and morning praise each day

Sunday, 2nd September:

After a hearty breakfast, we left Launceston in a Pioneer tour coach, passing M.L.C on the way W e lunched at Derby, a town noted for tin mining, where we saw both the old open-cut and the present tin mine W e stayed the night at the coal-mining town of St Mary's, which is on a pass in the Crystal Range, and consequently it was very cold indeed W e very hurriedly changed into school uniform and walked to the Methodist Church, only to find that there was no service there W e ran all the way to the Church of Eng land, where the minister was very pleased to wel come us, despite our lateness

Monday, 3rd September:

W e left St Mary's on a beautifully warm and sunny morning and arrived at Swansea in time for lunch at the Bay View Hotel, where the dining room windows look over the smooth water of Oyster Bay In the afternoon we visited "All Saints' Church" and the War Memorial, which was built in 1830 as a school, and where we were shown a portion of a sheet embroidered bv Queen Victoria and some articles and old records from the Swansea General Store, now known as Morris' Store, and where every imaginable article is still sold W e also visited the small museum attached to the souvenir shop, where we learnt much about the settlement at Port Arthur which we would see the next day In the evening we played table tennis and had games and dancing in the ballroom

Tuesday, 4th September:

Shortly after leaving Swansea, we crossed Spiky Bridge, so-called because of the pointed stones on either side of it The bridge was convict-built, and it is said that the convicts intended the sharply pointed stones to prevent the officers and their girls sitting there in the moonlight!

At Buckland we visited St John's Church of England where the lovely stained glass window behind the altar is 500 years old and was origi nally made in England

Near Dunally we had a brief but most exciting meeting with the first party who were travelling from Port Arthur to Hobart, and who prepared us for the meetings with ghosts which they claimed were in store for us.

W e crossed Forrestier Peninsula to Eaglehawk Neck, a narrow neck of land which joins it to Tasman Peninsula and which was heavily guarded in the convict days by a cordon of dogs. A few prisoners did escape by swimming across Eagle hawk Bay, but most were too frightened to attempt it because they had been told that the water was infested by sharks

Eventually we arrived at the Arthur Hotel, Port Arthur, and we were all very tired and hungry, for we had travelled ninety miles thai afternoon. The hotel was convict-built and had been the assistant surgeon's residence in the con vict settlement Some renovations had been carried out, but there were still dark, winding passages, a steep, narrow staircase and a dingy dining-room, so that the building filled with "Port Arthur relics" set the right atmosphere That evening we sang around the fire in the lounge and told ghost stories, some girls ven turing to explore the ruins in the moonlight!

Wednesday, 5th September:

After breakfast we were taken by a guide around the ruins of the convict settlement, and told (in paragraphs!) of the terrible treatment which the convicts received Some were placed in solitary pitch-black cells, and after serving their sentence of as many as twenty-eight days in there, they were temporarily or permanently blind or insane. The mental asylum is now used as the Town Hall! W e also saw the ruins of the church, the penitentiary, the powder magazine, the hos pital and law courts, and Smith O'Brien's cottage.

In the early afternoon we set out for Hobart, stopping at Eaglehawk Neck to see the Devil's Kitchen, Tasman's Arch, the Blowhole and the Honeycombs, all most spectacular features of the Tasmanian coastline. W e also saw the tesselated pavement, from above which we had a marvellous view of the Tasman Peninsula and the Hippolytes, two large rocks which seemed big enough to be called islands

It was dusk when we arrived at the "Astor Hotel" which was to be our headquarters during cur stay in Hobart, and some girls were so busy "unpacking" that they did not hear the dinner

gong, As soon as dinner was over we made a hurried decision to go and see " A Town Like Alice," and we rushed to the theatre just in time to get seats in the front stalls W e all thoroughly enjoyed the evening despite the narrow wooden seats!

Thursday, 6th September:

A mountain-climbing bus called for us as soon as breakfast was over, and we set out for Mt Welllington, well rugged up and most excited be cause we could see the snow on the top of the mountain Although no snow had fallen during the last week, a drift blocked the road, but never theless, quite undaunted, we walked to the pinnacle, sliding and having snowball fights on the way, and of course getting very wet in the process By the time we began to return to the bus, a wind had sprung up and dense' clouds shrouded the panoramic view of Hobart and the Derwent River

That afternoon we had hoped to join the first party in a visit to the Cadbury factory, but un fortunately this could not be arranged However, the other party had a wonderful time and evi dently many of them were not able to eat very much at dinner-time. W e had a free afternoon, which we spent in various ways and seeing differ ent parts of Hobart. Some girls went shopping and a few were lucky enough to see a section of the pontoon bridge raised for a launch to go through.

Before dinner that night, Uncle Len, as our driver was now known to all of us, came to say good-bye, for a mistake had been made in his itinerary and, not expecting us to return ro Launceston, he had to begin another tour Rosa lind Johns presented him with a green and white tie from us all, and also with two little sprays of plastic flowers which Mrs Alcorn had made for his wife and daughter •

As soon as dinner was over, we walked to Sulli van Cove where we caught one of the fifty years old ferries which cross the Derwent Estuary to Bellerive, a large suburb of Hobart The lights of Hobart, were very beautiful from across the still water, and the light of Mountain Lodge half way up Mt. Wellington seemed to rest on black velvet hung behind the cloth of light spread over the city On arriving back in Hobart, a number of girls went by trolley bus to Sandy Bay, where the moonlight shimmering on the rippling water and the wet sand of the curved bay joined with the music and gaiety of a dance in the hotel near the beach to cast a spell of magic over the whole

Friday, 7th September:

After breakfast a lady who was a resident of the hotel presented us with a book for the school library, "Fishers' Ghost and Other Essays," by L. A. Triebil, Professor of French and German at the Hobart University and who was also staying at the Astor Hotel.

It was raining slightly as we left in our new bus for New Norfolk, where we visited St. Mark's Church of England, famous for its beautiful altar window Here, just below Christ's right hand, is the head of a small girl with a fringe. This was a most unusual hairstyle at the time of the con struction of the window which is in memory of Nancy Hope Shoobridge who was drowned in the Derwent when only eight years old

Before lunch we visited the Salmon Ponds at Plenty, where we saw the fish in different stages of growth, the bigger ones being separated from the smaller ones which they would eat. Most of the eggs are imported, and the ponds are surrounded by beautiful gardens.

W e ate a true country lunch at the "Ol d Colony Coffee Inn" at New Norfolk Even the bedrooms were open to the public and all the rooms were furnished with antiques The garden was beauti fully laid out, and there were numerous tables and chairs outside where people would eat in summer under the blossom trees

In the afternoon we went to Russell Falls in the National Park, and on our journey there we saw the hopfields and orchards of the Huon Valley W e walked along a sodden track bordered by huge trees until we reached the falls, where we were awed by the grandeur of the cascading water

That night some girls rode in a trolley-bus again while others went for a ride in a Tasmanian tram and saw the new railway station which was built for the Queen's visit and which we were most surprised to find competeley deserted—not like Flinders Street station!

Saturday, 8th September:

W e began the long journey through central Tasmania to Launceston on a rainy morning, and crossed the Bndgewater Bridge, the causeway of which was built by convicts At first the river-bed could not be found, and when a convict did find it by lashing logs together to form a raft which he sunk by placing stones on it, he received a free pardon as a reward Near the causeway is the

-Joan Horsfall, Pass Vl.b, Berry Triabunna

old watchhouse built in 1838 and now used as as service station!

W e lunched at Campbell Town, where our party and others in the hotel were expertly served by one waitress!

W e soon arrived at Launceston and went to the Gorge where the waters of the Tasman River roar through massive walls of rock As on out first night in Tasmania, we stayed at Caval Court and dined at the Venetian Lounge In the evening several girls went to see "The Dam Busters" whilst the remainder had an early night.

Sunday, 9th September:

A small group of girls and the two Mistresses attended eight o'clock communion at St John's Church of England. The records of the Church go back to 1811, and we were very interested to see the entries in the register of the marriages of John Pascoe Fawkner (1822) and John Batman (1828). Behind the altar is a beautiful mosaic reredos copied from Leonardo da Vinci's painting, "The Last Supper," and a memorial window in the chapel depicts The Centurion and is in memory of an officer who served in the Peninsula War and at Waterloo In the vestry we were shown a clock made by convicts, as well as many interest ing photographs and some bricks with the broad arrow and thumb marks imprinted in them

W e all attended the eleven o'clock service at Paterson Street Methodist Church, and after wards we lunched at the Clover Leaf Cafe (which we were told is banned to M.L.C Launceston girls!)

After lunch some girls again visited the Gorge while others went to the City Park which was opposite Caval Court and where a band was playing There is a small zoo in the park and also a conservatory in which there was a most beautiful display of' cyclamen, primulas and cinerarias

The A.N.A coach called at Caval Court at 3.45 p.m to take us to Western Junction The plane took off promptly in sunny weather, and in no time we had our last glimpse of beautiful Tasmania Above Launceston the fluffy white clouds had been illumined by the sun, but across Bass Strait they became streaky and grey and eventually hid our view as we ran into bad weather Despite the rain and wind we landed safely at Essendon, and so our wonderful holiday came to an end with many of us wishing that we were still in Tasmania

W e are most grateful to the School for arrang ing such a exciting and extremely interesting trip for us, and we would like to thank Mrs Alcorn, Miss Bazeley, Miss Pelaschiar, and Miss Sandral for all that they did to make our visit to Tas mania so memorable

J.H. and R.J.

1830 At this time, the cove, a mile or two north east of Opossum Bay, was known as Stewart Harbour, but was re-named after Governor Arthur, who was in command when it was founded

The settlement proved to be a natural prison, for the Tasman Peninsula on which Port Arthur is situated is joined to the Forestier Peninsula by a small strip of land, Eaglehawk Neck, while th., second peninsula itself is connected with the main land only by the East Bay Neck In order to warn the guards of an approaching escapee, a cordon of dogs was chained at Eaglehawk Neck, but some convicts evaded capture by swimming the bay One man waded through shallow water at Dunalley with only his head protruding, onto which he had attached some seaweed His ruse was discovered when the watching soldiers realised that the sea weed was floating against the wind Not only were these measures taken against escape, but an efficient semaphore telegraph system was set up, by which messages could be sent to Hobart and answered within fifteen minutes

The greatest commandant was O'Hara Booth, who did much towards making the settlement so important Under his authority many new build ings were constructed, roads and harbours built, ship building and other trades established, and much of the land under the shallow sea was re claimed from about 1841 to 1851 It was during his command that the magnificent church, thought to be the finest on the island, was erected of granite to seat 2000 With stained glass windows and a fine steeple, the church, used by all denomina tions, has been attributed to Mason, a convict, although many consider that work was undertaken by Blackburn, who later became Town Surveyor for Melbourne.

Built in the shape of a cross, three arms of which were made up of cells leading off corridors, the other arm containing the chapel, the Separate Treatment Prison, modelled on an English gaol at Pentville, was designed especially for unbreak able prisoners, and relied more on mental than physical punishment, although flogging was not uncommon The men, shut in their cells with nothing to sustain them but bread and water, could only speak in an undertone with their guard

Port Arthur

Port Arthur, at one period the third most important town in Tasmania, was only a tiny lumber station when Russell landed there with sixty-eight prisoners and numbers of soldiers in

—Rosalind Johns, Honour VI.a, Cato. The Church at Port Arthur

and were not allowed to communicate with fellow convicts If they disobeyed this regulation they were placed in the "dumb cell," which admitted no light or sound, and was entered through four doors and passages set at an angle Many went mad after such treatment The only relief was the daily hour of exercise in the triangular spaces between the corridors, and the service in the prison chapel, but on the latter occasion they were covered with black masks and led to a boxlik;' pew, so that they would never see another prisoner.

The well-behaved convicts, usually well-treated, were taught some useful trade and often learnt to read and write, although some were set hard labour wearing leg-irons

Point Puer, the reformatory school for boys from ten to eighteen, who were given a sentence up to fourteen years for some trivial crime, was situated on the strip of land about one mile across the bay from Port Arthur, and has been represented as a place of cruelty and harsh punish ment It did, however, a great deal towards teach ing many boys a good trade, and setting them up in life to become successful farmers and business men

Just off the shore from Point Puer is the Isle of the Dead, covering about two acres, where nearly two thousand convicts are buried in un named graves. In this island for many years lived Jeffrey, a troublesome convict, who expressed a desire to go there and was sent in disgust by Dr Coverdale, the last commandant, who knew he could not escape, being unable to swim It was said he had dug a grave and kept it for himself

The cordon of dogs was removed in 1860, and only five hundred and sixty-four prisoners re mained at the settlement—a contrast to the thousands there at its peak Even the guards were withdrawn to the Maori wars and replaced by constables, and in 1878 the last seventy prisoners were taken to Hobart gaol, from whence many later returned to sell relics of the old days Some of the buildings were sold, but many of the finer ones were turned into picturesque ruins by bush fires.

—Alison Laird, P.VI.b, Krome.

The Church at Port Arthur

One of the most beautiful and picturesque ruins to be found at the former convict settle ment of Port Arthur is the old church, which is set on a hill and dominates the surrounding countryside

The church was designed by Mason, a convict who was serving a life sentence, but to whom a pardon was granted for his work The design pro vided for thirteen spires representing Jesus and the twelve disciples. The building of it was com menced in 1836, and completed in 1840, during which time only convict labour was used

Unfortunately the church was never consecrated because, during its erection, one man fell from the top of the tower and was killed and another was murdered while working there.

A beautiful avenue of old English oaks leads to the door of the church, and it w.as between these trees that the convicts were marched every Sun day T o ensure that they not attempt to com municate with each other, every convict was masked before leaving the Penitentiary A heavy ball and chain attached to his leg made escape for any convict impossible

Once in the church, the convicts sat on one side, while the guards sat on the other Because it was not considered correct for the guards to have to look on the convicts in the church, a curtain was lowered between them before the com mencement of the service

Queen Victoria was so shocked at the reports which she had received from Port Arthur that she ordered the whole town to be wiped out with fire. However, in 1897, before her orders could be carried out, a bushfire swept through and ruined all the buildings, including the church

Although only its bare walls remain to-day, there is a plan in progress to attempt to rebuild the church exactly as it was in 1840 Rosemary Corben, Hon VI.c, Fitchett

Hobart

Hobart, with a population of approximately 95,223, is the capital of our island State, Tas mania, and nestles beneath Mt. Wellington, on the shores of Sullivan Cove

Hobart is like Melbourne in several ways, but there are not as many large buildings there, and only a few large stores The red granite contained in the structure of the public buildings has all been brought from "The Hazards" on Freychinet Peninsula Many of the older homes are built of sandstone or freestone, so-called because it was so easy to obtain and there was so much of it

The city is built right on the shores of Sullivan Cove and so the wharves are only a couple of minutes' walk from Parliament House

One night our party went for a trip on a ferry to Bellerive, on the opposite side of the bay, from where we looked back to see the fairyland of lights Hobart had become W e also went for a ride on the trolley bus, which is an ordinary bus with rubber wheels, but no engine It derives its power from an overhead electric cable to which it is joined by a pole This pole allows the buses to pull over to the kerb

The next morning as our bus climbed Mt. Wellington, below us we could see Hobart, lying like a carpet of houses, while the Derwent stretched like a silver ribbon to the sea.

—Lois Hunt, 16 yrs., P.VI.b, Cato.

An Extract From a Tourist's Letter Home

" Tasmania is very like what I imagine the British Isles to be Wherever you go you can always see mountains in the distance—some snow capped—and the scenery is wonderfully pano ramic.

"Besides the usual tourist attractions, we have met with the unexpected At St Mary's we found out what Tasmanian wolves (two-legged) were.

"The Bay View Hotel, Swansea, is noted for its ninety-nine yard long corridor Our room was at one end, and the dining room at the other, so our appetities were well and truly whetted as we walked the two hundred and ninety-seven feet to our meals N o wonder we have been eating four courses at every meal!

"Last Tuesday evening, some practical jokers in our party could not resist the ghost stories cir culating about Port Arthur, with the result that there were various ominous creakings and noises until into the dim dark hours of the next morn ing However, I slept as well in that rambling old hotel as anywhere else in Tasmania. Port Arthur has also quite saturated me with convict history

"Through our ignorance of Tasmania gener ally we have been very conspicuous as tourists, but we have found everybody most helpful Oil Thursday evening we went for a tram ride in Hobart to see the city lights The conductress advised us to go to stop 12 which overlooks the Derwent River and the floating bridge W e did this, and then decided to go on to the terminus. On the return journey, the driver slowed down especially near stop 12, so that we could see the lights. The two banks were spread before us—two forests of lights, with a winding path running between them, and linked by a string of glisten ing pearls floating on the shimmering blackness of the Derwent River Car lights moved continu

ally across the bridge, and their reflections danced on the water It was a very pretty sight indeed, and we were glad that we had seen it

"Sliding on the snow on Mt. Wellington last Thursday morning afforded some of us a great deal of enjoyment But alas for our folly—we have huge tears in our plastic raincoats!

"There is a rack just above our heads in the coach, on which we stuff our hats, cameras, etc. Every now and then some unsuspecting person is banged on the head by one of these articles— much to her continual annoyment if she merely puts the offensive article back in the same place

"W e have a movie fiend in our party, and nearly everybody else has a camera, so we are continually being snapped—quite innocently Let's hope not too many cameras are broken! Which reminds me, one or two girls are having trouble with their cameras—shutters and winders stick ing, or they have forgotten to adjust the time exposure after a late evening supper!

"M y luggage was well under the thirty-five pounds limit, so I am thinking seriously of smuggling a few Tasmanian potatoes back with me!

" I will post this now, but with this mail strike it remains to be seen whether I or this letter wili arrive home first . . ."

Mott, Hon Vl.b, Cato

—Margaret

—Ann e Leeton, H.VI.c, Krome. Group at Mt Wellington

Original Contributions

SENIOR SECTION

Sentinel Gums

Sentinels, they stand there, brown and green: Spires reaching up to the light above, So stately and slender The dappling sunbeams Chase one another, and laugh as they play

On the forest floor The glowing sun Filters through the bronzed tree-tops An d light up the carpet of moss; tree ferns O f brilliant green incline their fronds It's here among the silent gums, Old, and yet young in strength, it's here

Where the gentle light sings joyfully, That the Spirit of Australia lives In dignity and peace they stand, Columns of an ancient temple, reaching U p to the enveloping blue, which leans Upo n their sturdy boughs, linking This earth with heaven An d so they make The Spirit of Australia one With God Whose presence permeates The bushland and the cities, both alike.

—Rosalind Johns, Hon Vl.a, Cato

The Window

The church is silent, but the flooding sun Fills it cools arches high with singing light.

The solemn angels at the vaulted roof Laugh as they catch reflections jewel bright

The great window in the western wall Glows with the meaning of its vivid story: The three saints kneeling in humble prayer before Tv/o prophets, and the One's transfigured glory

Above, the light, to deepest sapphire dyed Surrounds the symbol of the Crucified —Jennifer Murphy, Hon. VI.c, Cato.

The Homeward Trek

Softly and silently steals the dusk, As homeward through the bush A small boy wends his weary way— His head is bent dejectedly, And as he climbs a grassy mound He stops to rest, and glances T o where the silver river flows, and Clear, soft ripples lay against its bank There he had been since dawn that day, With no protection from the heat Which cruelly, relentlessly, beat down Now as he stands in the golden twilight, Trickling down his freckled cheek A crystal teardrop falls; An d he turns for home, and lovingly takes His empty fishing bag once more As a peaceful hush settles on the world, An d a faint celestial glow Casts lengthening shadows, on The small boy goes, With little feet, so slow

—Mary Brevitt, 16 yrs., P.VI b, Berry

Not Alone

Alone, it seemed I heard it, felt it, There in the still of the sleeping bush

Where night adjourned into its purple bower, Removed the earthly glow, An d lifted me above all mortal power

The voice of God shone clear, came calm, All loving, warm, enthroned me in its balm, It drew me in

—Lynette E Helmer, 16 yrs., P.Vl.d, Krome

The Crippled One

Mis-shapen, twisted, Whether leafy or bare Crippled forever it stands Everywhere, How can it stand against the perfection, The symmetry Of a well-grown tree? But it stands Alone, Alone in triumph, A striking beauty for those who see, Serene, apart, It conquers affliction With richer beauty Born of the handicap— Beauty that onlv God Can give

—Joan Diprose, 16 yrs., P.VI.c, Fitchett

Prayer

The glow of sunset filled the little church, The bronze Cross blazed above in fiery might, Sunbeams caressed the candles, Book and cup With rosy light

She slipped inside the door and knelt, head bowed, By bluestone pillar in the Cross's glare.

Her cheeks were wet In penitence her heart

Uplifted prayer

The sun shone on her head She did not see, But as it sank there fell upon her hair

The shadow of the Cross—as if a sign O f answered prayer

She did not see The church grew dim and grey, The sunset faded, dusk brought day's release, And in her heart the grief dispersed, became God's perfect peace.

—Stephanie Tasker, 16 yrs., P.VI.c, Cato

Peace

Sought by nations, kings, priests, blind followers of wealth, false beauty, security; found by men wrestling with the red earth, green grass, men hard-bitten with the tang of salt, the cobalt depths reflected in their eyes, men rending Nature's very secrets from her bowels, finding reason, purpose in their lives

Like ants above ground they live, in rows and rows, bloodless beneath a false veneer of scarlet; never ceasing, always strained, hurrying, yet—never starting, ever futile, useless like, like some old machine, oiled but dirty, full of raucous noise

What peace?

Wh o knows? Wh o cares?

Wh o planned this ugly order but man?

Bodies are leprous, inflamed, sores purple, ulcerous with stench, eating to the very flesh and bone; limbs withering, dropping, lifeless, eyes terrified, then hopeless; grey rocks, a desolate wildness, and brown sand, grey sea of many moods, yet without pity

What peace but what Damien found alone, surrounded by distortion, an exile giving hope to chaos? A storm is raging, swift with vengeance draining colour from the earth, and leaving yellow, bright and sickly; rain and wind like Furies seem to batter at earth's doors

Wh o planned this wild disorder but God, Alone? Whither from this presence shall I go? O n the wings of morning if I fly to the utmost corners of the sea, even His right hand shall hold me there, in His outstretched palm He'll hold me near •—Pauline Morgan, 17 yrs., Hon VI.c, Cato

Australian Summer

W e cannot see her—spirit of inconstant moods, But we have felt her passion in the red of summer sunset; Laughed with her in the gurgling of a bathing child; Known her beauty and anger in a sudden storm, Tensed with her in the watchfulness of midday sun.

W e cannot see her—child of discord; But we have heard her voice Piping monotonously on dying grasses; Thundering angrily, suddenly shrill with lightning; Raised fretfully in 'plaint of wingeing infant; Rustling with rats through harvest stalks; Abandoned in the lowing of dying cattle W e cannot see her—creature of destruction, But we can find her works in blackened trees; Gaunt burnt homesteads tell her story; And the farmer's wife has felt her in her steam ing kitchen

W e cannot see her—daughter of desolation, But glimpse her shadow in mirages in the desert; And with the vulture hovering above a dried-up creek

Where bones of cattle whiten in the sun Whose straggling footsteps in the hard-baked clay Tell where she has been —Rhondda Smith, Hon VI.b, Fitchett

The Play

(with apologies to C J Dennis)

Larst Friday night we went to see a play, The reel diermatic stuff, as 'ow they say, In Fitchett 'All—the place at M.L.C 'Twas 'ome to me.

Them good old solid boards—I'll never see Their like again in high serciety

The programme (sixpence down) derscribed the show, A slap-up job called Richard of Bordeaux, Writ by a girl what 'ad some queer gent's name— A fishy game

The curtain rose—two kids sat on the stage—• In comes King Richard in a ding-dong rage!

I settle down to cheer a good ol' fight When Anne comes in to patch it up all right

MLC SICK BAY

-Jennifer Brisbane, P.VI.a, 15 years, Fitchett

"Get in an' fight!" I sez, but no such luck He does a duck

An ' after that life floats along serene Till, up the villains in the treason scene! Fair narks they are, both lords, an' filthy rich, They try to crool our 'andsome 'ero's pitch Five of 'is mates they bump off pretty slick A dirty trick

Crool Forchin seems to stoush 'im fair an' square 'Is dear Anne dies, an' friends give 'im the air Bur tho' 'e's down, takes ten to get 'im out, And Richard bounces up before the count 'E bumps off all the crooked villain crew— About time too!

"Ah , sweet revenge," 'e sez, " I kep' me vow." His pals come crawlin' back to make their bow But spare me days! Pride goes before a fall, And Richard's world collapses at 'is feet. 'Is cousin knocks 'im off 'is pedestal E did it neat

Ol' 'Enry swipes the crown ('e's top dog now)

I sends me peanuts when they makes their bow —S.T., J.D., 16 yrs., P. VI.c, Cato, Fitchett.

"The Play's The Thing"

Although W e do not generally patronise the theatre W e went To the School Play —W e are still Recovering From the Dramatic Impact. W e

Feel humble, to say the least T o be Quite frank, we did not think They would be Capable —W e bow our heads in shame Certainly W e may be proud Of such Actresses, and of the dramatisation, Which was really Outstanding —Miss Dwyer may justly take a bow Richard

Of course, was wonderfully portrayed. W e also Have pleasant recollections of Mowbray, Henry's wife, and Anne —A n exceedingly fine and sensitive performance on her part As For the twenty-five others, They have Our hearty congratulations for A really splendid Presentation

W e hope next year's play will be as good T o

End, we would like to add One thing: Is it possible, even remotely, that we Could have Richard's Autograph?

W e want to add it to our Collection —F.A.N., P Vl.b, Fitchett

[It Is quite possible of course. As Editor, I will use my Influence and put in a Wor d for you

However, Richard is Temperamental At times, as all actresses are apt to be.—Ed.]

Spring

There is no God that I can hear, And yet the season of the year Is eloquent with bird and bee, An d echoes in the heart of me There is no God that I can feel, And yet the lonely stars are real; And though they cannot take ' my hand, They watch me, and they understand There is no God that I can see Yet unseen blossoms call the bee And though my earthly eyes are dim, God smiles at me—and I at Him.

—E M Nixon, Hon VI.c,

Colour

Berry

The world is full of colour. It is everywhere. W e have only to try to imagine a world devoid of colour—people dressed in black and white, an uncoloured sunset, the dreadful monotony of a colourless world, to realise the significance of colour, and the part it plays, often silently, in our lives What are the colours of the seasons?

It may have been an autumn morning. There was the colour of autumn in the trees Lake Wanaka was silent, with the silence that Nature, and colour, makes so eloquent In the depths of the lake were mirrored all the beauty of the form and colour of the world around The great Alps thrust their grey-blue peaks topped with white, into the sky, and between them peeped the lighter blue of the heavens, which deepened to the darker, clearer blue of autumn On the far side of the lake a dancing splendour of poplars leapt like brilliant orange flames against the purple of the mountains The long spearheads of scintillating colour pierced their reflections into the lake, which in its clear depths reflected the blue sky, the majestic blue of the snowcapped peaks and the gold of the poplars

Now the earth is painted in the million greys of winter The orange of the multi-coloured autumn no longer shines Patches of brave pink give the promise of returning spring, but grey is in the landscape and in the sky, which hangs ominous and dark, scored with deep lines of silver and purple The graceful skeleton of an un clothed tree is hung with brown, laced with yellow lichens and the plumage of the robin red breast is a brilliant, cheering scarlet A heap of leaves, yellowed and withered with age, stands reminiscent of the by-gone summer. Nearby stoops an old tin shed—grey, with the greyness of silver that has greeted many seasons, and red dened with broken streaks of rust.

That was winter, but spring has now returned, with all her traditional pastel shades New colours dress the market as the sun returns The sea borrows a new radiance, and shines sapphire, then emerald, clear and deep, showing the brilliant

shades of its marvellous depths The trees are dressed in snow and piles of soft cotton-wool in terrupt the blueness of the sky. Gardens are full of scarlet, turquoise, jade, saffron and every con ceivable colour, as the flowers once more greet the sun. The ultra-fashionable lady from the White House is garbed in a brilliant, glowing red. Her sleek, black poodle trots sedately at the heels of her fashionable mushroom-coloured shoes. But she carries a green umbrella, for the greyness of winter may return, although the sun is pre paring to glow with greater intensity to welcome summer.

The blue sky, blistered with tired clouds, stretches to the hazy purple horizon The trees in Haw thorn are now brown, and the walls of the M.L.C stretch in a line of grey to the orange of the Junior School

The oval displays its welcoming greenness, and the swimming pool gleams with a greeny-blue brilliance. The many colours of the walls of Cato Wing survey each other silently, and light strikes the azure and cream of Nellie Fitchett's gown, and sends its tinted rays uninterrupted through the silent hall But soon the soliloquies of "the old grey school of dreams" are broken, for girls, clad in the traditional green and grey, bring tales of colour, of blue seas and yellow sands, where they have spent their holidays House colours ot yellow, purple, green and blue are to be won There is that small yellow book which seems to appear at the end of each term, and of an unusual brilliance of colour are the unmarked books that have not yet experienced the kicks of four seasons

Colours are indispensable Whether it is the in spiration of man-made colours that create master pieces of everlasting beauty, or the colours of the seasons that inspire great poets—we praise God for giving them to us, that we might say:

"All these were lovely."

—Margaret Plant, P.VI.a, Fitchett

Ode to Young Ladies of Fashion (?) Desirous of Acquiring Pony-tails

Pony-tails are here to stay, , Quite the fashion of the day, So borrow one from some old horse An d you'll be very smart of course. But if you cannot quickly find A horse who's willing to be kind Enough to part with his long brush Which swishes off the flies, which rush T o promenade his ample back, Yo u may find in a forgotten crack A n old shoe-lace or rubber band T o tie with very great care around The too-short ends of your flowing curls And you can then receive from girls And boys the praise which is your due For being like all others who Wear a very small and thin Tuft of hair sticking out, not in; Or else a huge and bushy bunch Rather resembling the cap of a dunce, Attached at the back in order to call Forth the admiration of all

Twenty Famous Sayings

Turn and tack, kid! We'll pause here, now Yo u know I'm a firm believer in the chapel fund

I'm earnest to-day, girls! Oh, dear! I'm in the wrong room again Another nail in the coffin of the Senate I do think somebody in P.VI.a might have cleaned the blackboard or thrown out the dead flowers.

Those cuttings will be extremely valuable, girls Sit on it, Margaret Just a minute, girls, and I'll look it up to make sure i

Now the staff with duties and girls with special lessons will take this opportunity of leaving; will the school please standi1

I don't like to say it, girls, but this room smells Now the next person who talks can go and get my lunch

Yo u wouldn't think this was a Leaving Pass Form!

Use your lips, Your voice needs more life Vowel sounds could be better Excuse me, ladies! Hand in your master pieces

Yo u goons shouldn't be coming up these stairs (past)

I'm sure I'm more worried about these exams, than you We'lare l all go into Chym (Famous last words): Beginning now, we're really going to work this term (Krome and Fitchett.)

Impressions of the Grand Final, 1956

The long and patient queues like giant snakes, Weaving their steady paths towards the gates The wide expanse of green surrounded by The milling throng; tense, curious and waiting An d so it was two thousand years ago When a Roman crowd's capricious fancy Taken by a brawny gladiator, Decided whether he would live or die The conversation of the crowd presents A garbled version of the trouble that Seems to pervade the life of all the world A n air of expectation lies among The teeming thousands that are gathered here The gaudy banners that proclaim in full The heroes of the crowd, and of to-day The frantic swell of mob hysteria that Bursts forth upon the heads of thirty-six— The sound of surf upon an empty beach

The game is over; it is won and lost Like Titans men have struggled for a flag. The weary way is wended; feats discussed The ground now lies deserted, like a tomb, And mewing birds provide a requiem

yrs.,

—Rosalind Johns, Hon VLa, Cato

—Judith Ralston, 16

P.VI.e, Fitchett

Winter in England

Winter begins and ends the year, but in the south of Englaid at least, "White Christmases" are uncommon. Winter can first be sensed when all the wrinkled leaves are brushed into heaps and are burnt, a thin blue line of smoke standing out against a soft, grey, cloudless sky. The leaf less trees stand rigid, their dark branches pointing upwards, as if praying for the advent of spring Then the gulls fly inland and wheel over the park with piteous, moaning cries, perching on the soccer posts and ruffling their feathers in antici pation of the weather coming The sun has diffi culty in piercing through the thick mist, and sets early in the afternoon After frosts the window-panes are patterned with white feathers, and pools of water are frozen, with a few brown reeds standing erect in the still, clear surface. The ground is like rock, and the leaves of garden plants hang drooping in the sharp air

Then, gradually, the clouds part and flake by flake snow falls, as if petals were being blown cut of a distant heavenly garden It may fall all night, and in the morning the sight through the window is breath-taking. There is a dazzling white sheet over everything, broken only by bushes and trees; hillsides are perfectly rounded and rocks and unevenness moulded into the common shape. The daik branches of trees have thin white edges, and the whole world is a monochromatic picture In a white field some children build a snow-man. He will stand for a week, perhaps, but then slowly his body will shrink and he will disappear into the ground There will remain but one trace of him, some pieces of coke that have served their purpose as his waistcoat buttons

—Pamela Ternouth, 14 yrs., V.c, Cato

Hampstead—London

Hampstead, to me, brings back happy memories of a suburb full of charm and individuality, with a spacious Heath which in olden days was the highwayman's paradise There are picturesque inns, including one known as the "Spaniard's Inn," once frequented by such notorious men as Dick Turpin on his celebrated horse, Black Bess; quaint antique shops, narrow lanes and as a con trast, the cosmopolitan suburb that is now wiping out the old walled town This Hampstead is one full of foreigners, especially Indians and Africans; students who live in cheap hostels and boarding houses, together with many artists' models and actresses. One can wear almost anything in Hamp stead without being thought unconventional There are bewhiskered artists in gaudy, untidy clothes and girls in matadors and bright jumpers Each week-end an open air art show is held by Whitestone Pond, the same pond where Shelley sailed paper boats and from which George du Maurier rescued a drowning dog It is very inter esting to watch the artists displaying their paint ings and trying to sell them

But this is modern Hampstead, which is similar to many suburbs of big cities, while the old Hamp stead is unique and intriguing It is the setting of a famous true-life fairy story, that of Dick Whit tington, who became Lord Mayor of London and

is said to have sat on the top of the Heath and heard the Bow Bells telling him to "Turn again, Whittington, thou worthy citizen, thrice Lord Mayor of London." So Dick and his cat returned to London, where the pealing of the Bow Bells came true A stone near Whitestone Pond can now be seen, on the exact spot where he is supposed to have sat.

Many famous people have lived in Hampstead: Robert Louis Stevenson, George du Maurier, Charles Dickens, Shelley, John Constable, Anna Pavlova and many others Perhaps the best known around Hampstead is John Keats He spent some of his happiest days before going to Italy in a small twisting street known as Keats Grove The quaint little Regency cottage is Wentworth Place Here can be seen his diary, a lock of his hair and love letters written to Fanny Brawne One particular letter we noticed was the last he wrote to her when he realised that because of his in curable illness he could not marry her It ended, "Goodbye, Fanny: God bless you." Keats wrote many of his best works here—"Endymion," "The Eve of St Agnes" and many others The mul berry tree in the charming garden is believed to have been planted in the seventeenth century It is bent and gnarled, and has to be propped up by small brick pillars. It was while sitting under this tree that he wrote his immortal "Od e to a Nightingale." He is said to have been inspired to write these beautiful lines, "Tho u wast not born for death, immortal Bird " while a nightingale was singing in the branches of the tree

On Bank Holiday, Hampstead is invaded by thousands of Cockneys from the East End for the Fair on the Heath There are roundabouts, coconut shies, side shows and fortune telling. I went with a friend to have my fortune told,, but it was interrupted when a policeman arrived to question the gypsy. Hampstead has its own Pearly "Kings" and "Queens." Myriads of pearl buttons make up their ceremonial dresses The "King's" suit is covered with them as closely as fish scales. There are few surviving Pearly "Kings" and "Queens" but those that are alive come to Hamp stead on "Bank 'oliday"

-—Margaret Johnston, 16 yrs., P.VI.e, Cato

The Station

Years ago, this was a different place, This humble and disused country station The narrow, shining rails gleamed in the sun, The platform crowded with luggage and flowers. The shriek of the whistle, the chug of the train, The children hear, run forward eagerly, Puffing loudly, the train draws to a halt, Here rid of its load, it is laden again The station to-day? A different place. N o cries of children, no toot or whistle, Hills echo no more with its noisy shriek N o more is seen of its billowing smoke The rails are rusting, the signs pulled down, Weeds choke the points, the signal is falling A straying cow—the only sign of life, The station is deserted—silent—forgotten!

—Janice Fox, Dip A , Fitchett

Country Versus City

After much consideration, endeavouring to be unbiased, my conclusion is that the country child has a more interesting and fun-packed childhood than the city child The city child has distinct advantages in modern methods in schooling and all the "mod cons." available in city homes Their entertainments may be more expensive, but I am sure no more enjoyable than the simple ones of the country child

There is no comparison between swimming in dams with the horses and swimming at the beach There is always the unexpected and unknown to be found in a dam, and each dam seems to hold a different unknown.

My first school had twelve on the roll, and going to and from school each day held an exciting interest There was often a snake to be killed, a rabbit to be dug out or a new bird's nest to be investigated Never did we go to school the same way twice running N o strict routine was observed at school, lessons commencing when the pupils arrived, the hour varying considerably according to whether it was an easy burrow to dig out or a hard one.

For months, during a mouse plague, each after noon my sisters and I would collect a cat each and go "mouseing" in one of the haystacks A shout would rise at the sight of a mouse, and we would all try to be in on the kill, then the cat would emerge half-killed from the onslaught, but triumphant with a dead mouse

Rabbiting was our craze for years, but our only catch from all our expeditions was one dead rabbit which had the appearance of having de parted from this world at least a month pre viously

Endless delight was obtained from jumping from the rafters of a shed on to the chaff below, but when this resulted in a broken leg we had to change to sliding down the haystacks, each one trying to outdo the other by beginning from a point higher up

Always something different was happening, no day bearing any resemblance to the preceding one This was just as well when it came to bushfires or accidents

Each season of the year would bring new activities such as ploughing, wheat-sowing, sheep shearing, harvesting, wheat carting, sheep dip ping, tailing of the lambs, cattle branding, or horse breaking, and unlimited happiness and de light would be obtained from participating in all these routine jobs that go with living on the land

A whole week could be spent on the manu facturing and launching of a raft, and when this sank on its first voyage across the dam, interest could be immediately diverted to riding the horses or looking after a new litter of pups, or feeding the poddy lambs

The city, with all its bright lights, may be a wonderful place, but for a childhood with un limited sources of interest, delight and happiness, I find that the country child is the fortunate one

—Erna Nixon, Hon VI.c, Berry

A Cpntrast

The sea— Wind whipped into a gale of fury, madly pounding, pounding, pounding, towards the rocks

Then the crash of cymbals the thunder of drums and the wave breaks into a thousand diamonds to fall and pound again

The eternal war of sea against land, and the sea winning Calm and still, a glassy surface; only a heaving sigh swelling towards the shore; and the glassiness unbroken

The gentle plashing on the sand, the curling of a shell, the tender light of evening creeping in; and the hush of night and the feel of peace

—Dorothy Davies, 15 yrs., V.d, Berry

Once Upon a Time

I came across them, stacked in the corner of a grimy old case in the garage. Their titles were familiar—"Alice in Wonderland," "Tales from the Arabian Nights," "The Children's Wonder Book," . . . and as I knelt there, it seemed as if Aladdin had once again rubbed his magic lamp, and I was bending down with Alice, looking along a narrow dark passage into "the loveliest garden you ever saw." I could hear the tinkle and splash of water on marble basins and the drowsy hum of bees as they drank from nectar-laden flowers. The sun-drenched garden was encompassed by an Enchanted Wood , and above the treetops the domes and towers of old Baghdad gleamed white against the amethystine backdrop of an Arabian night. Baghdad—the city of Sindbad, and Ali Baba and Abou Hassan An d far away, over fairy glades and sugar-topped mountains—half way to the rainbow's end and the pot of gold— the turrets of Castle Crag reached upwards through the clouds to the Land of Nod

I reached for "Alice in Wonderland" and flipped over the pages Yes, there was the white rabbit, complete with fan and kid gloves, and poor Bill the lizard, the Duchess, the Mock Turtle, the Mad Hatter But somehow the pictures did not recapture the old enchantment Then I realised that never again would I discover with Alice that magic mushroom that made me small enough to enter Wonderland. For Wonderland, with childhood, was left behind forever —Judith Hope, 17 yrs., Hon VI.c, Fitchett

OLYMPI C GAMES SECTION

The Olympic Games in Melbourne

(with apologies to A B Paterson)

There was movement in the city, for the word had passed around That the Olympic Games were to be held right there, In the city of fair Melbourne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground; So preparations had been made with care. All the tried and noted athletes from the countries near and far Had gathered at the Village overnight, And had trained with strength and fervour so that nought their skill would mar; They all strove to be the victors in the fight. There was Landy, who had made his name when running in the mile, And sprinters and high jumpers by the score Faith Leech and other swimmers too had shown us by their style They could bring sporting prowess to the fore An d all the throng had gathered to behold the nation's skill, And gaily floated fifty flags that day; And the entrance of the torch-bearer gave the crowd their greatest thrill, For in him the past Olympian honour lay And down by Melbourne City, where the Yarra winds its way, An d buildings tall rise to the smoky sky "The Olympic Games in Melbourne" is a house hold phrase to-day, For its glory and its fame will never die

—Joan Pilkington, 154 yrs., P.VI.b,

Fitchett

The Olympic Athletic Trials

The fact that the 1956 Olympic Games are to be held in Melbourne has made Victorian people very much more interested in and conscious of our athletes and our country's athletic achieve ments This was evident by the great number

of people who were present at the Olympic Ath letic Trials held at Olympic Park on Saturday, 13 th October

The day was sunny and warm and the trees around the ground were covered with their new spring foliage The smooth green grass of the arena encircled by the dark gray cinder track looked in wonderful condition for this very im portant event As a background to all this, Govern ment House situated on a tree-covered rise behind the ground, looked very beautiful with the sun shining on its white walls and tower The officials looked very smart marching around in groups of up to twenty The men were wearing white shirts with navy ties and grey slacks, while the women looked very smart in white hats, and white dresses, navy blazers and white shoes The scoring system was very efficient and clear, and the times, dis tances, and numbers of events were easily seen from all parts of the ground The broadcasting was also very clear and helpful and if these are kept up to this high standard for the Olympics we will feel proud of our scorers and broad casters

During the afternoon not only Olympic Trials were held, but these of course were the most interesting Lois Jackman, looking very attactive in a red blouse and black shorts, broke an Aus tralian record in the discus throwing event. This was very interesting to watch as the action is entirely different from that used in any other sport. The throwing of the javelin is also very interesting The javelin is a spear-shaped metal object and a run of about twenty paces is taken before the javelin is thrown The shot put, high jump and long jump were also in progress most of the afternoon

The men's steeplechase was very exciting to watch The men run three thousand metres and jump over hurdles at various intervals around the track One of these was over water and when the men jumped over this they landed in water on the other side This of course made a great splash

and by the time they had finished, some of the men were almost covered with muddy water

The walking race of five thousand metres for men was very interesting and the winner was so far ahead of all the others that he lapped them all before he finished. Dave Stephens did not finish in the five thousand metres race but put up a very good show while he was still running Jim Bailey, who beat John Landy in America, easily won the eight hundred metres trial and seemed very popu lar with the crowd in our section of the ground

The women's relay championship was very exciting and the changeovers of the batons were excellent End showed great team-work New South Wales won this event and Victoria came second. All the competitors seemed very good sports and were very friendly towards each other If this happy atmosphere is attained during the Olym pics, I think their success will be assured

—Judy Weetman, 16 yrs., P.VI.b, Berry.

sinking upside-down through the water, and emerging as a white bull, creates the idea of purity. Smaller motifs serve to link these main figures.

The colours used in the completion of this pylon, which is certain to be a controversial topic among our Olympic visitors carry out the theme of swimming—watery green, yellow, deep cobalt blue and red being used

This symbolic pylon is certainly a fitting asset to the swimming stadium—a modern building of impressive simplicity, high originality and imagina tion

—Robin Walters, P.VI.c, Krome

To-day and Yesterday

Did they, taking the part Upo n the field of ancient Greece, Consider, While the measured lengths were run, The future?

When in several thousand years from thence Another group of men, and even women, Should contest

Their varied speeds and strength An d Batman, what if he Less than two centuries ago, Had foreseen

Within the limits of a city Another village?

Built along the lines of that great age, Enfolding within its walls a multitude of nations Represented, Divided and contested, yet friends Can we, but of the present, Some great impact of this event Assess?

As on the threshold of another age W e pause, Seeking to find a better world of peace Beyond the years of war and deep unrest, One treasured hope—• From this Olympia!

—An n Simmons, Hon VI.b, Fitchett

The Boyd Plan

Before Melbourne's new Olympic Pool stands a modern, thirty-foot high totem pole, symbolis ing the Olympic theme of competition and unity It was designed and built by the sculptor, Arthur Boyd, and is made from glazed terra-cotta bricks

Its design conveys the shape of a fish, and is given the impression of unity by the linked male and female figures worked into it. A black bull

—Robin Walters, P.VI.b, Krome. TH E BOY D PYLO N

—Marian Ensten, Pass VI.b, 16 years, Berry. Olympic Park and the Swimming Stadium.

MIDDL E SECTION

Waiting

The forest is green and thick and dark, N o bird may sing there but the lark, Here and there in gullies deep—

Deer and rabbits lie asleep, Curled for warmth in holes and nooks, Slipping snake and pitch black rooks Squirrels deep within the hollows, Waiting for the warmth that follows, Now and then they wake to see

Glistening snow on every tree They nibble a nut and chatter together, Waiting, oh, waiting for warm, fine weather, When animals big and animals small Come jumping and frolicking one and all —Megan Thomas, 13 yrs., IV.c, Berry

To a Witch

(with apologies to Walter de la Mare)

Slowly, caressingly, in the . gloom Stirs the witch with her monstrous spoon; Into her pot she peers, then fleas Are added with nonchalant ease.

One by one she make her batch O f spells Beneath her mouldy thatch Her eyes gleam with fiendish glee, to see A rhick, black cloud rise majestically Perched on a rafter, like a bat, With eyes a-glitter sits her cat, From shelves surrounding, dead eyes keep Watch over all, in their last long sleep A scrawny rat is preserved up With jaws agape, in a small tin cup; An d motionless snakes with age turned green Wait near spotted toads, until seen By the witch, and caught for her spell, Intended for whom only she can tell —Jill Baldwin, L.V.a, Krome

Just . . . Legs

I once wore a small pair of socks to school, Little ankle length things of grey were the rule Then came the year of sock below knees, An d how we all hated the in-between breeze Our legs weren't quite the grown-up sort And three-quarter socks had to be bought T o fill requirements of Rule Ninety-two (Or something like that, between me and you). But legs grow fast to long standupons, So now we stride out in stretchy nylons, Only to hear as we leave the School gate, "Be tidy there, lass, come set that seani straight." And now two firm legs are clad in school grey A Senior and Prefect I really heard say, "If I don't learn off that old Latin verb I'll have no leg to stand upon." so absurd!

-—Leonie Hedges, 12 yrs., IV.b, Berry

Morning Scene

The first hazy rays slid across the valley, touching the tops of the firs, lending golden wings to birds, as the mists slowly unfolded like the petals of a flower, from ground the solemn grey hills

A great majestic stag stood poised on a rocky crag high above the valley, and gazed down out of large wise eyes at the sight he beheld

A gentle breeze ruffled the firs softly, and they swayed to and fro, seeming to whisper secrets to each other A stream gurgled merrily over the stones and twisted and turned on its downward course, while a great grey hawk circled far below

The river curved gracefully in and out of the trees and past a small village, then swerved to wards the sheer towering mountains, raising their lofty snow-capped heads towards the morning sky

A narrow path wound its way in and out between the firs and great grey boulders, where mosses and flowering lichens had grown and where harebells peeped through the thick, green grass, lending a gay touch to a morning scene

—Suzanne Carmichael, 13 yrs., IV.e, Berry

Summer Evening

The long, warm, drowsy evenings slumbered by, The scent of frothing lilac blossom dreamed upon the air; ,

The starling, from his mottled branch on high Expelled from trembling throat his lullaby, Unto the saffron of the smould'ring sky, Until the sun waned, like a dying flare

—Eden Liddelow, 12 yrs., IV.a, Fitchett.

Australian Night

Above the dark hills peeps the face of the moon, Weaving a magical spell in the sky

She touches the land with enchanted rays, soon Turning it to silver and as clouds pass by Chequering the silver with black

A cicada is singing in every hollow, All else is still save the rippling stream

Where trailing ferns beckon the trout to follow The moonbeams which lure them with silvery gleam

And soft loving caress

Drops of dew glistening on silvered grass Catch each soft misty-hued ray as it comes

Reed-ringed pools are reflecting the scene as through glass, And the gauntly-etched shapes of the ghostly grey gums Stand clear against the silvered sky

—Elaine McConkey, 14 yrs., L.V.a, Krome

Some Hallucinations

(with apologies to Lewis Carroll)

He thought he saw a polar bear Encased amongst the ice;

He looked again and saw it was A mouse-trap full of mice

"I f you should steal the cheese," he said, "I'll curry you with rice."

He thought he saw a nanny-goat A-climbing up a tree;

He looked again and found it was A very busy bee

"Make me some honey, now," he said "I'll make a cup of tea."

He thought he saw an alligator Lying in a river;

He looked again and found it was A doctor cutting liver

"If you don't cut that out," he said, "You'll set me all a-quiver."

He thought he saw a letter box Swimming the English Channel;

He looked again and found it was His father's old red flannel.

"M y father will be cold," he said, "I'll coat him with enamel."

He thought he saw a lamp-post A-riding on a horse; He looked again and found it was His wife decoding Morse He took one look at it and said, "I'll sue you for divorce."

—Pamela Giltinan, 14 yrs., L.V.a, Krome

Summer:

Seasons

The shinjng sands, the deep blue sea, The azure sky, the shady tree, All of these things appeal to me The country-side is dry and bare, Which gives it a depressing air An d bushfires start if you don't take care

Autumn:

The leaves wither and fade away Upo n the ground they will decay The trees are bare by the end of May Mother says with a sigh and frown, "New clothes are needed—off to town T o buy warm pyjamas and a dressing gown."

Winter:

"Bother the rain—I haven't an overcoat! Mind the gutter, it's worse than a moat." It's in this kind of weather you need a boat The logs crackle, the flames leap higher, The rain beats down like some evil choir, The family draws closer, nearer the fire.

Spring:

The trees so long standing cold and bare Welcome gladly the fresh spring air Tiny foal watched by loving mare, Little penguin with snow-white vest, Baby birds happy in their nest— Of all the seasons I like spring best.

—Sue Kennett, 14 yrs., IV.a, Berry

Our Classroom

(with apologies to A A Milne)

All the way up the stairs is the room where we sit, There isn't any other room quite like it, It has very rattling windows and very shaky doors, An d in another year or two, it won't have any floors.

All the way up the stairs is the room where we have learnt, About good Queen Elizabeth and how old London burnt, We've done a bit of Latin and History and French, An d Arithmetic and Maths., and some Science at a bench

All the way up the stairs is a room we've grown to love It's commonly referred to as the "regions up above."

It lets in too much sunshine and sometimes too much rain, But we were glad to come to school and see it once again —Helen Young, 13 yrs., IV.a, Fitchett

Nature

The glories of fair Nature clothe the world— Are everywhere, you marvelling turn and gaze, Are in the sunset, when the fiery sky Sets every leaf and pool and flower ablaze! At sunrise every glistening, dew-pearled plant Reflects the glory of the dawning sky In daylight, Nature strikes out clear and bold An d paints her stage with warming, sun drenched ray. But when at last the sun sinks down to rest The night lights up her lamp—the Milky Way!

—Margaret Dunkin, L.V.a, Krome

Storm-clouds

Have you ever seen the storm clouds When the rain stops pouring down,

Their smoky blue-black faces Looking earthwards with a frown Till, suddenly, expressions change T o grins of pure glee, As lightning cuts across the sky An d strikes into a tree Then comes a time of perfect peace, Till suddenly you hear The thunder, crashing through the air, It sounds so loud and near The clouds are tired, they close their eyes

An d drift away, to find Another place where they can rest Leaving night and awe behind.

•—Alison Wylie, IV.a, Fitchett

LOWER MIDDL E SECTION

The Owl Family Brown

Old Father Brown sat thinking in his tree, Thinking of his wife and his babies three; He lived in a tree in the great oak wood Where there were plenty of friends and life was good

Kind mother owl was a very good cook; She had learnt how to cook from an old, old book Sometimes she had made tasty sweets and pies (Although she had had some desperate tries!) The three little babes were very, very sweet; Two liked to play games and one liked to eat. Sometimes they were good, sometimes they were bad, But oh! what a lovely time they had.

Now the owl family Brown lived very happily, In the great oak wood, in that great old tree, Till some men came along and chopped the tree down, And that was the end of the owl family Brown.

—Carole Dixon, 11 yrs., III.a, Fitchett.

My Tram Ride

When first I went to M.L.C., A tram pass then was bought with glee, I thought a grown-up I would be, Travelling alone in comfort, you see.

The only seats I ever see Are always on somebody's knee! I pity a poor sardine in a tin, For I feel very often just like him If I were only tall and thin I'd see if there were seats within; But as I'm small and rather stout, I only see folks coming out One day a lady I will be That's what we're taught at M L.C., Then I will always spare a thought For all the children that are taught

—Pamela Hawksby, 10 yrs., III.a, Berry.

The Rain

It runs down the hedges

An d flies down the dale

An d fills all the ledges

An d new leaves so frail

When we go for a walk on a dull autumn day, Where rivers are running and children at play Then out comes the rain with the burst of a cloud And I'm sure that old man Rain must feel very proud

—Cecilia Fiddian, 11 yrs., III.c, Fitchett

The Moor

A purple mist lay on the moor, A gentle breeze was in the air, And no one ever heard or saw A scene so lovely or so fair The rabbits hopped about their play, And flowers opened petals wide, T o meet the dawning of the day, An d beauty clad the countryside But soon no longer would this place Be darkened by a misty cloud, But gay with many a happy face And bright with birds all chirping loud

—Cynthia Cook, L.IV.c, Krome

A Spring Morning

Jump out, jump out of your cosy bed, The dew is still adorning The grass like tears so gently shed T o greet the early morning

The dew clings to the flowers' petals, It makes them look like gems When a morning sunbeam settles O n petals, leaves and stems

—Dawn Schultze, 12 yrs., L.IV.e, Cato

Smells

(first verse by Christopher Morley)

Why is it that the poets tell So little of the sense of smell?

These are the odours I love well. The smell of roses in the morn, The freshly cut and raked green lawn, And piles of timber freshly sawn Roast dinner on a wintry day Beds of flowers, bright and gay, The farmer's stack of gold hay The smell of tea leaves in the pot, An d chocolate cake, when it is hot, T o tell the truth, I love the lot

—Lois Bendall, 12 yrs., L.IV.a, Berry

JUNIO R SECTION

The Old Man

There was an old, old man, With a beard that touched his toes, An d a little pair of glasses, On a very pointed nose With a shovel on his shoulder And a bag of toffees sweet, The shovel was for digging— And the toffees were to eat.

—Rosalind Smith, 9 yrs., IV.b, Berry

Doing

I walked by the pond, I danced by the pool, I swam in the sea

An d thought it was cool I skipped on the path, I played on the swing, I jumped on the grass And enjoyed everything I dreamed in the moonlight, I laughed in the sun Which gives so much pleasure T o everyone

—Eril Reidy, 9 yrs., IV.b, Krome

The Little Train

I saw a little train Chuffing in the rain, Chuffing in and out the tunnels, Blowing smoke right out its funnels, Running all along the rails, Blowing smoke along the trails.

—Margaret Heighway, 9 yrs., IV.a, Cato.

The Emu and the Brolga

D o you know the reason why The bird, the emu, cannot fly? The older abos love to tell How an emu came to dwell From the sky which was his home O n the earth to play and roam A flock of brolgas whom he saw playing, Flew away, only one bird staying "Teach me to dance," the emu sings The brolga said, "Then cut your wings."

The emu did as he was bid, And of his lovely wings was rid, The brolga laughs at him and sings, "Yo u cannot dance without your wings."

An d now the emu for his folly Was made a fool of by this brolly

—Elizabeth Rice, 9i yrs., IV.a, Fitchett

The Brolga and the Emu

The cheating brolga said, "Cut your wings

An d you can learn to dance and sing."

She said, "Kill all your emu chicks."

Th e cheating brolga was full of tricks She had her wings and chicks you see, An d trusting emu, a fool was he But when the brolga turned her head T o call her chickens to be fed, She turned, and twisted, round and round, An d to her horror, then she found, Her song had gone, her throat was sore, An d all she could say was a harsh caw-caw.

—Pru e Cooper, 9 yrs., IV.a, Berry

My Little Bush

Whe n the wind blows, my little bush With a beautiful sound goes Shush, shush, shush In the sunlight It looks quite bright, But in the night It's out of sight

—Gayl e McGregor, 9 yrs., Cato

What I Hear

I hear my mother and my father speaking, I hear the doors and windows creaking, I hear the squeaking of a little mouse Wh o only at night comes out of his house I hear the sparrows twittering all day, I hear my brother muttering away, I hear the wind blowing outside, An d I hear the waves at the —Anseaside n Coates, 9 yrs., IV.a, Fitchett.

Switzerland

If I went to Switzerland, Th e high mountained Switzerland, I'd play in the snow Till it froze my toe, I'd look down the mountain A t the village below An d the wind would blow An d frighten me so —Suzette Anthony, 9 yrs., IV.b, Berry

Breakfast for Two

We ' re waiting for breakfast, just Teddy and me, W e want it as quickly as ever can be We'v e waited a long time perched up in my chair, But I don't much mind as my Teddy is there But hurry up, please, we're so hungry, you see, Waiting for breakfast, just Tedd y and me

—Suzanne Williams, 9 i yrs., IV.a, Krome

Pussy

I have a little pussy, An d her name is Tink, Whe n she's very, very fussy, Her nose turns pink —Jennifer Howell, 8 yrs., Ill.b , Krome

Christmas Eve

Whe n Santa Claus comes With his reindeer and sled, So quiet on the rooftops, Whe n we are in bed H e comes down the chimney As quiet as a mouse, An d fills all the stockings Hun g up in the house He's dressed all in red From his heel to his head, An d his coat's trimmed with fur, H e looks as snug as in bed H e comes without knocking, An d fills every stocking With presents and toys, For goo d girls and boys.

—Judith Wells, 9 yrs., IV.b, Berry

Commendations

Th e Committee wishes to commend the follow ing: — Spring—F.W Spring Time-—J.S. Noises—P.C M y Dog—P.G Jesus—J.B Th e Emu and the Brolga—A.C M y Dog—J.K A Thank You—M.H Thomas the Cat—H.H Come and Play—B.C Michelangelo—S.G

Acknowledgments

Th e Committee wishes to thank the Schools which have sent the following magazines:—

The Carey Chronicle, Th e Corian, Th e Gate, Th e Mitre, Th e Pegasus, Th e Record, Th e Sydneian, Th e Swan, Th e Wesley College Chron icle, and any others which may have been unin tentionally omitted

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