1959 Silver & Green

Silver and Green with which is incorporated THE OLD COLLEGIAN HAWTHORN July, 1959

Silver and Green

®tu> iHagazme of itje (JHelljobist Rabies' (College, ^afotljortt

JUNE, 1959

Editors: MARGARET DUNKIN , DIAN E KERR

Sub-Editor: ELAINE McCONKEY

Magazine Committee: Miss M BETTS, Miss L MITCHELL, Miss C GREENWOO D (Exam Results, School Officers), WEND Y BUCHANAN , CAROL BURFORD, JILL DIBBS, JUDIT H DUBINER, MAR Y ELLEMOR, PAMELA FALDER, PAMELA GILTINAN , ROSALYN HAIMSON , LYNETT E HODGSON , FAY E JOBLING, MARGARE T PHILLIPSON, ANGEL A SCHAFER, CLAIRE SEAMONS, ROSSLYN WORTLEY , PATRICIA BALLANTYNE , SUZANN E DAVIES, ELIZABET H GILLIAM, LEONIE HODGES , EDEN LIDDELOW , SOLWA Y LOVE

Editorial

This year our city has been faced, through Dr. Billy Graham, with a great spiritual challenge Men and women, from hemes and families where religion has been mocked or neglected, have been moved to discover within themselves their need for Christ and Christian living.

People who have never before had any affilia tion with the Church are coming to appreciate the value of worship and fellowship among its members These people have had to decide whether Christianity is important enough for them to change their attitude to life, to face the taunts of unsympathetic families, or even to break former friendships.

But we, who have the benefit of an education in a school where Christian principles are taught, Christian ideals held and where an appreciation of Christian life is fostered by precept and ex ample, do not have to change our mode of life to find an atmosphere conducive to Christ ianity However, we must not make the mistake of complacently thinking that the recognition of this is sufficient alone We too have to try, to

make an effort. Our aim should be to apply our appreciation of the School's principles and stand ards to our own lives—constantly to practise try ing to live according to our hopes and ideals. For the benefits of the School's traditions of Christian example would be very limited if they did not become in some part implanted in the life of each girl, and by her efforts carried from the School.

Another development this Term, of great signifi cance to the School, is the rapid progress which has been made in the building of Fitchett Chapel. Dr Wood's enthusiasm for this materialisation of his hopes and plans is well understood by every one, for the Chapel will be the focus of the re ligious life of the School. Later in the year when the Chapel is completed and in use, it will stand as the symbol of the spiritual aim of our School —that through the assistance given by its con stant help and example, girls may be led to a better understanding of Christian life and a desire to live up to their convictions.

—M.D., D.K.

A PRAYER

I come before Thee, Lord, in prayer, Watch o'er this world with tender care, Please guard the lowly and the meek And all those who your love do seek

I now submit my life to Thee, And know Thy hand is leading me Into the future's broadening way, My doubts and fears are cast away. My faith again is firm and fast, And so, I pray, in Thee will last.

I thank Thee now for all my friends On whom so oft my help depends; I pray for those who know not Thee, Please watch o'er them as tenderly, That by Thy loving, tender grace, They soon may see Thee face to face.

"Christ is the Light, the Truth, the Way, From Him may I ne'er go astray, In times of trouble may I find In Him, the great gift, "Peace of Mind."

In Memoriatn

DOROTH Y CLARE DAVIES

The sudden death of Dorothy Davies on 9th February brought a shock to all who had known her at M.L.C. Dorothy, the daughter of Professor William Davies and the late Mrs. Davies, and younger sister of Margery (Old Collegian), had been a pupil for 12 years. She had fought most bravely against asthma for years and very few knew how intense was her battle with ill health. It seemed as if her disability heightened her sensitiveness to beauty and her appreciation of friendship as well as her sympathy with all suffering humanity. These qualities are revealed in her writings.

Dorothy was interested in Social Service work in all her Forms and in her last year was Social Service Captain of her Matriculation Form.

She matriculated last December, her results including 1st Class Honours in Modern History. A successful University career would have been assured for her and she must have been eagerly looking forward to studies and opportunities in the Arts course for which she was admirably fitted. Unexpectedly she passed away after a few days of illness. On the day when School opened the Assembly remembered her loyal and gifted asso ciation of 12 years; that morning the funeral service took place. Richard Baxter's lines come to our mind when we think of the impossibility of losing for ever a life of such spiritual beauty and courage—

"As for our friends, they are not lost; The several vessels of Thy fleet, Though parted now, by tempests tost, Shall safely in the haven meet.

Before Thy throne we dailv meet, As joint-petitioners to Thee; In spirit we each other greet And shall again each other see."

Professor Davies and Margery are remembered in Christian sympathy.

DOROTHY DAVIES

Died 9th February, 1959

Dorothy Davies and her writing:

Dorothy's verse showed great promise, first because she was extremely sensitive both to joy and beauty, and to pain and ugliness, and sec ondly, because she thought as a poet, instinctively in metaphor. Some of the lines she wrote flash with an inspiration that is unforgettable. It would not be possible to reprint here all her work that was published in Silver and Green, but it is to be hoped that those interested will look up the copies referred to below, and read again what she wrote.

In the June number, 1957, Dorothy's poem "Sunsets" was published. Here she described a "burning, bold" and golden sunset, and the glare fading, "surprised" at its "own anger." "Wh y was this sent?" she asks:

"To uplift tired souls to God? For spirits' balm, that to repent May be an act of ease?

For me it means not these. It is rn agony, a sting Full of soul yearning, hopes unfulfilled, Things unattainable, past regrets And wildness, living in these wild sunsets."

In this same edition there is a prose passage describing snow and her first memories of it in Yorkshire and London Writing of "blue and grey shadows" over soft hillocks, she says: "How gentlv they rose and fell, like the large sinuous muscles in a strong shoulder blade." Phrases like "the dark spinach green of the under-branches" of the firs reveal the noticing artist in Dorothy, who will be remembered for her drawing of the School fountain published as frontispiece to the 1958 June issue, and for striking, full-page illustration of the Winged Victory in the 1957 December edition.

In December, 1957, Dorothy's poem "The Crippled Children" was published, and it was remarkable how many girls, when asked to choose some contribution from that edition which tbev enjoyed, selected these verses. Dorothy hersalf knew very well how ill-health restricted activity, and this ooem shows her sympathy with the little patients from the Children's Hospital whom she

had seen on the beach at Hampton, near her home.

"They sat, cold and heavy, with restless hands, And wistfully looked at the long smooth sands Which called to their swollen feet; the cold green sea

Seemed to sing soft songs to their aching limbs With wild hearts pounding, we laughed as we Trembled with life, and were strong and free; But helpless, withered, muffled in their chairs, they heard

The soft flight of our wings as we brushed the air

And passed them by . . ."

In June, 1958, another imaginative and sym pathetic piece of writing appeared, but this time the subjects were the unhappy lovers, Orpheus and Eurydice. The following lines reflect the pessimism of the legend—answered in Dorothy herself, who, though a deeply spiritual girl, knew well such depths of gloom:

"The fates hunch over a table in that place, Grey stones, with mouths short puckered threads, Listening, To the whispered dear dreams of men, The aching of unspoken hope Of Orpheus and Eurydice, Slowly to grind them into dust, And mirrors everywhere, wincing diamond-white, Reflect; reflect

The dead, the voices of the dead, Of Orpheus and Eurydice, hearts numb with fear."

In December, 1958, there were two of Dorothy's poems printed, and she was awarded, without question, the Magazine prize for verse. Here, in her lines about young men going to the war, are obvious her sharp sensitiveness, and her gift of imagery. There seemed to be poetry in her pen— she wrote and wrote, anywhere and at any time: the promise of a great poet was certainly in her

"How they must have hated it, some of those men Who left their homes in trains; Those that slunk their heads from arms And steadied their eyes from laughter Into sane steel. . . . But lurch, they have lurched, now, into their silver-feted doom; Only wistfully, wistfully, They laid down, from their most gentle hands, Their last goodbyes to sleep."

PENELOPE BROWN

Penny was a pupil of M.L.C for five years She was a girl who won friendship by her bright and sympathetic nature. At the beginning of Term II, 1958, she underwent a very serious operation and was absent from School until Sep tember. It was an evidence of her courage and determination that she applied herself so dili gently to her work that in one Term she com pleted her remaining Intermediate subjects as well as her Business Diploma course.

Penny left in December with the expectation of beginning her business career A recurrence of illness suddenly occurred and, almost without warning, she passed away in Bethesda Hospital on 5th January.

We cannot sufficiently express our sorrow with the stricken parents. Penny's winsome nature endeared her to her friends at School and we keenly feel our less To Mr and Mrs Brown we can only offer prayerful sympathy, commending them to the comfort of God who knows all His children and assures us that He ever loves and guards His own

T O AN D OTHERS

When I am with my friends, I feel as though I am in an open field, Where many flowers blow. I see their dear, dear faces From above, And know the sweet serenity Of being loved.

—Dorothy Davies March 24, 1958.

PENELOPE BROWN, Died 5th January, 1959.

Salvete—Valete

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

Miss B. J. Wood, B.A. (Hons.) from England, Senior French Mistress.

Miss A. King, M.A. (Hons.), from England, English, French

Miss E. Hotchin, B.A., History—returned from a visit overseas.

Mrs M Howard, B.A., Dip.Ed., A.Mus.A., French, Latin.

Mrs. I. Pittard, B.Sc., Mathematics, formerly of our Staff

Mrs M G V Ashton, Geography

Miss V M Hussey, Student Counsellor

Miss M. D. Harrison, English, Geography, His tory, Middle School.

Mrs. M. Yorston, Geography, English, Arith metic, Middle School, formerly of our Staff.

Mrs L B Pike, Lower Middle School

Miss Joy Webb (Old Collegian), Lower Middle School.

Miss J. Lamb, Junior School.

Mrs B Rawlins, Junior School

Miss Jean Woodfull (Old Collegian), Sportsmis tress.

Miss D Harpur, Mus.Dip., Class Singing and Piano.

Miss P. Staples, Mus.Bac., Piano.

Miss M Maxwell, Mus.Bac., Cello

Miss Marcia Gunn (Old Collegian), Studio. Mrs. J. Morsley, Speech.

Mrs. R. Drulle, Laboratory Assistant. Miss I Blake (Old Collegian), Resident Miss M. E. Hodge (Resident), Sister J. Sheridan (Resident). Sister S Thomas (Old Collegian), Resident

The School regretted to say farewell to the following members of Staff in December, 1958:

Miss D Dwyer (visiting England)

Mrs C. Day, B.A

Mrs. J. Loretto, B.Sc. Miss F. Parsons, B.A.

Miss W. Parkes (Old Collegian). Mrs. S. Tanner. Mrs E Segal Miss J Shewan Miss D. Slatter. Miss L. Piper. Miss G. Lang. Mrs A Raskall Miss U. Steel. Miss V. Vernon. Sister M Jack (Resident) Sister A. Davidson (Resident).

The Lading of the Foundation 5tone of Fitchett Chapel

The Foundation Stone of Fitchett Chapel was laid on Saturday, 21st February. Members of Staff, past and present girls of the School, par ents and friends took part in a short service of dedication which was conducted by the Principal, Dr. A. H. Wood, with the assistance of the President of the Conference, the Rev. Norman Elliott. Firstly, Dr. Wood spoke about the pur pose of the Chapel and described what it will be when construction is finished. During the service the architect, Mr. F. C. Armstrong, presented a silver trowel to Dr. Wood, the stone was set and the Chapel dedicated, so that "here may the Christian faith flourish, the fear of God and the love of Christian hearts." After the service a tribute was made to the great amount of time and effort our Principal has contributed towards the building of the Chapel. We would also like to add our thanks and express our hope that Fitchett Chapel will become an integral part of the daily life of the School.

THE LAYING OF THE CHAPEL FOUNDATION STONE

—Janice Smith, IV.b, Krom®

Speech Night, 1958

The School Year for 1958 terminated on Fri day, 12th December, with Speech Night in the Melbourne Town Hall. Many parents and tnends attended this function, which was the culmination of many weeks' preparation and one of the most successful ever held.

We should like to express our gratitude to Mrs. Frank Woods, the wife of His Grace the Arch bishop of Melbourne, for so graciously giving up her time to present the prizes and deliver the address

The musical programme was beautifully pre sented by the School under the leadership of our untiring Music Director, Miss Flockart, and Mr. Lance Hardy as organist, assisted by the School pianist, Joy Carter

The evening opened with the singing of Dr. A E Floyd's moving hymn, "Father Eternal, Ruler of Creation."

After the prayer, the School presented three choral items; the "Magnificat in B Flat," by C. Villiers Stanford, "King Jesus Hath a Garden," an old Dutch carol by Charles Wood, and lastly, Milton's "Ring Out, Ye Crystal Spheres," set to music by Geoffrey Shaw.

The School Madrigal Singers entertained us with three old English madrigals: "Love Learns by Laughing," "Dainty Fine Bird" and "Seek Sweet Content."

Three sacred works were then rendered by the School Choir; the Recitative and Passage "Break Forth, O Beauteous Heav'nly Light," from J S Bach's Christmas Oratorio, the beautiful hymn by S. S. Wesley, "Thou Wilt Keep Him in Per feet Peace," and "Lord Who Hast Made us For Thine Own," a paraphrase of the one hundred and forty-eighth psalm arranged by Gustav Hoist.

The Leaving Song was sung by the School and the evening closed with the Dismissal Hymn and the National Anthem.

The Acknowledgments were made by the Rev. Dr G Calvert Barber, who thanked all those who had contributed to the success of the even ing.

In presenting the seventy-seventh Annual Re port, Dr. Wood warned of the danger of valuing education only for its material usefulness. He said that we can never give too much education for its own sake, and that young people should be en couraged to continue their schooling for as long as possible

Dr. Wood suggested several education reforms, especially the abolition of the Leaving Certificate and the raising of the minimum standard for entrance to the teaching profession up to the Matriculation Certificate. He also suggested that more financial aid should be given to parents in the form of more Commonwealth Scholarships.

Dr Wood mentioned the new scheme for superannuation drawn up by the Victorian Girls' Schools' Association. This, he said, is a proper

and necessary recognition for those who are serv ing the School.

In his report, Dr Wood remarked on the phenomenal growth of the School in enrolments and buildings, and development in all sections, particularly the Science Department

Dr. Wood told how the desire of many years is at last being realised with the commencement of the building of the Fitchett Chapel. This chapel will be used by the whole School for many re ligious activities during the week, as well as by the boarders on every Sunday morning during Term. Dr. Wood said that it should be the centre of the School's religious life, and also be a place for meditation and private prayer

In speaking of the conversion of Fitchett Hall into the Walton Library, Dr. Wood told of the in creased space, lighting and convenience that has facilitated very considerably the work of the Library

An innovation which Dr. Wood mentioned was the formation of the two new Houses, Nevile and Tiddeman, thus raising the total number of Houses to six.

Among musical activities mentioned by Dr. Wood was the Middle School production of Mozart's opera "Barbarina" under the direction of Miss Betty Scarlett, and the A.B.C. broadcasts made by the Madrigal Singers

In reference to the excellent work of the Speech Department, Dr Wood told of the Dramatic Society's successful production of Milne's "The Ivory Door." He also wished Miss Dorothy Dwyer "bon voyage" for her well-merited trip overseas

Most impressive year's record was built up in the inter-school matches, M.L.C becoming pre miers in Baseball, Basketball, Tennis and Hockey. Dr. Wood also mentioned the fine work of the girls in Language competitions and in obtaining nursing and teaching bursaries.

During the year a party of girls had a most interesting and educationally beneficial tour of the Snowy Mountains Scheme.

Dr. Wood said that over £1000 had been given to various external appeals He expressed his gratitude to the Ladies' Auxiliary and Parents' Association for their splendid work.

Dr. Wood said that he felt a greater obligation than ever to the staff for their cheerful, loyal and efficient toil, and he expressed especial gratitude to Miss Kellaway, the Chief of Staff

To those who were leaving. Dr. Wood gave this promise—that the School would remember and pray for them always

"Old School, keep guard about us still."

School Diarq

February:

10th: Beginning of Term I. "So with the help of God alone, We'll work and will succeed."

13th: School Service. Induction of Prefects and Associate Prefects

20th: Combined Societies—representatives of School societies spoke with great eloquence on behalf of their particular activities. Election of House Officers for 1959.

21st: Dr Wood laid the Foundation Stone of Fitchett Chapel—

" A vision splendid, that shall not die."

26th: Dr. Wood left on a trip to New Zealand. Miss Kellaway was our acting Headmistress dur ing his absence.

27th: Under the auspices of U.N.A., Mr. Brawn, the Cultural Affairs Officer of the United States Information Service, spoke to the School in Open Period about the United Nations buildings in New York.

A party of M.L.C. girls attended a meeting of Dr. Billy Graham's Crusade, at the Myer Music Bowl in the evening.

March:

2nd: The School farewelled two of the Pre fects, Jill Holm and Alison Tudor, who left to begin their medical courses at the University.

Members of the S.C.M. attended an inter-school tea and service at Scotch College

6th: Cato defeated Fitchett in the first inter house debate, on the subject, "That the school leaving age in Victoria should be raised." Miss D. Cerutty adjudicated in Dr. Wood's absence.

House swimming sports resulted in a win for Fitchett.

A party of Senior girls attended a lively Round Table debate at Melbourne High School in the evening.

13th: The Rev. Joseph Blinco spoke to the School about his experiences as one of Dr Billy Graham's Crusaders, under the auspices of the S.C.M.

20th: Krome convinced the adjudicator, Miss D Cerutty (but not Berry!) "that the influence of the press on the community is more harmful than beneficial."

20th and 21st: The Gilbert and Sullivan Society produced the comic opera, "The Gondoliers," in the Assembly Hall.

24th: The School welcomed Dr. Wood on his return from New Zealand.

25th: Easter recess

April:

1st: School resumed after Easter.

2nd: The Staff defeated the Associate Prefects at baseball, by unfair means

2nd and 3rd: Matricuation English Literature girls saw a performance of "The Tempest" at the Union Theatre

3rd: Winners of Music and Speech Scholarships gave a recital in the afternoon.

9th: The Kew Librarian, Miss Quihampton, spoke to girls for Library Week.

10th: Under the auspices of the S.C.M., Dr. Wood showed some interesting slides of his recent trip during Open Period

The Senior Dramatic Society gave a most en joyable performance of "Robin Hood" during the lunch hour—

"On with the motley!"

13th: The Prefects played a basketball match against a team from Wesley Wesley won

17th: Miss Willis spoke in Open period of her experiences as an Australian representative at an international conference This talk was under the auspices of the U.N.A.

The Utassy Ballet gave a pleasant performance in the Assembly Hall in the evening.

21st: School Communion Service at Auburn Methodist Church.

22nd: Representatives of the Police Force gave a lecture on road safety.

Senior School exams began 24th: Anzac Commemoration Service.

May:

1st: Junior Verse Recital.

3rd: Empire Youth Sunday. M.L.C. was repre sented by a large party of girls in the Youth March.

8th: Exhibition of work by leading Australian artists was opened in the Gym

9th: Athletic Sports. For the first time the sports were held on a Saturday, lasting all day.

10th: The annual Church Service was held at Auburn Methodist Church.

12th: End of Term S.C.M. Service.

14th: The Teenagers' Dance.

15th: The film "Romeo and Juliet" was shown to celebrate Shakespeare Day.

End of Term I.

Personality Page

ROSSLYN WORTLEY , Senior House Prefect

DIANN E HOFMAIER, Vice Senior House Prefect

GILLIAN DAVIES, Senior Prefect

MIRIAM BILNEY, School Representative for United Nations, School Representative Social Services

MARGO T CANT , School Librarian

ELAINE McCONKEY, Debating Secretary

DIAN E KERR, Co-Editor, "Slver and Green," School Representative S.C.M

GLENIS JOLLY, School Representative S.C.M

MARGARET DUNKIN , Co-Editor, "Silver and Green," School Representative, S.C.M

School Officers, 1959

Senior Prefect: Gillian Davies.

Prefects: Miriam Bilney, Margot Cant, Margaret Dunkin, Lesley Fielding, Pamela Giltinan, Dianne Hofmaier, Faye Jobling, Clare Johnson, Pamela Jones, Diane Kerr, Glenys Lord, Elaine McConkey, Ann Martindale, Jocelyn May, Jane Randell, Rosslyn Wortley.

Associate Prefects: Margaret Phillipson, Pauline Rosengarten (Joint Senior Associate Prefects), Betty Bult, Jill Dibbs, Judith Doolan, Mary Ellemor, Pamela Falder, Cathryn Fox, Pat ricia Gordon, Rosalyn Haimson, Lynette Hodgson, Adrienne Holzer, Glenis Jolly, Sylvia Joyce, Anne Lee, Margaret Papst, Gweneth Quirk, Jill Risstrom, Angela Schafer, Linda Stephens, Carol Tandy, Faye Williams.

House (Boarders') Prefects and Wing Captains: Rosslyn Wortley (Senior), Dianne Hofmaier (Vice Senior), Clare Johnson, Jocelyn May, Mary Ellemor, Margaret Phillipson, Pauline Rosen garten, Jennifer Broadbent, Janice McLean, Joan Slade.

House Captains—Senior: Lesley Fielding (Berry); Carol Tandy (Cato); Jane Randell (Fitchett); Miriam Bilney (Krome); Ann Martindale (Nevile); Rosslyn Wortley (Tiddeman). Junior: Mary McCord (Berry); Elizabeth James (Cato); Kathryn Humphrey (Fitchett); Terrell Taylor (Krome); Penelope Black (Nevile); Glennys Bremner (Tiddeman).

House Sports Captains—Senior: Diane Kerr (Berry); Alison Sambell (Cato); Glenys Lord (Fit chett); Faye Williams (Krome); Marjorie Crouch (Nevile); Jennifer Broadbent (Tidde man) Junior: Elwyn Keown (Berry); Diane Redman (Cato); Suzanne Furneaux (Fitchett); Susan Thomas (Krome); Jocelyn Hurst (Nevile); Margaret Vear (Tiddeman).

Form Captairts: Honour Vl.a, Gillian Davies; Honour Vl.'b, Margaret Phillipson and Pauline Rosen garten (Joint); Honour VI.c, Wendy Buchanan and Jennifer Roberts (Joint); Honour VI.d, Anna Stengierska. Dip.a, Suzanne Byriell; Senior V.a, Leonie Boyd; Senior V.b, Glenys Almond; Senior V.c, Wendy Davenport; Senior V.d, Lynne Jackson; Senior V.e, Valerie Neilson; Senior V.f, Patricia Ballantyne; Dip.b, Valma Leathern; Dip.c, Isobel Humphries; IV.a, Marian Worner; IV.b, Dawn Jelbart; IV.c, Margaret Johns; IV.d, Barbara Pollard; IV.e, June Jelbart; IV.f, Julie Miller; IV.g, Julia Marcroft; IV.h, Patricia Stocks; IV.j, Susan Mues; III.a, Suzanne Robb; Ill.b, Margaret Almond; III.c, Susan Thomas; Ill.d, Diana Bell; IlI.e, Gay Hill; Ill.f, Gael Stubbs; Ill.g, Patricia Hooper; Ill.h, Margaret Davidson; Il.a, Janine Collins; II.b, Kaye Tully; II.c, Claire Esler; Il.d, Elizabeth Leggo; II.e, Janet Dick; Il.f, Merilyn Vernon; I.a, Margaret McPherson; I.b, Valerie Godson; I.c, Diane Gill; I.d, Ingrid Barbour; I.e, Doreen Morkham; I.f, Heather Law; Gr.VI.a, Jeanette White; Gr. Vl.b, Margaret Rumpf; Gr.VI.c, Leonie Carruthers; Gr.V.a, Dorothy Gladwin; Gr.V.b, Keryn Williams

Social Service Captains: Honour Vl.a, Miriam Bilney; Honour Vl.b, Lynette Hodgson; Honour VI.c, Swee Kok; Honour VI.d, Nene King; Dip.a, Jennifer Thorpe; Senior V.a, Bronwyn Grocke; Senior V.b, Susan Carter; Senion V.c, Carole Kierson; Senior V.d, Suzanne Davies; Senior V.e, Elizabeth Shaw; Senior V.f, Ann Gibson; Dip.b, Valerie Read; Dip.c, Wendy Slutz kin; IV.a, Gail Wood; IV.b, Heather McLean; IV.c, Kay Fisher; IV.d, Elida Brereton; IV.e, Denise Corrigan; IV.f, Margaret McAdam; IV.g, Margaret Taylor; IV.h, Janet Withers; IV.j, Berenice Gairns; Ill.a, Glenice McLeod; Ill.b, Christine Zakas; III.c, Lulita Lamble; Ill.d, Robyn Sparks; IlI.e, June Catterall; Ill.f, Heather Coleman; Ill.g, Lynette Craig; Ill.h, Maralyn Jackel; Il.a, Barbara Hulme; II.b, Susan Betheras; II.c, Beverley Sandham; Il.d, Barbara Fisher; II.e, Jane Salthouse; Il.f, Betty Bristow; I.a, Pamela McDonald; I.b, Margaret Ruffels; I.c, Shane Turnley; I.d, Gillian Dare; I.e, Suzanne Baker; I.f, Nancy Ellis; Gr. Vl.a, Anne Chenhall; Gr.VI.b, Susan Forrest; Gr.VI.c, Julie Spatt; Gr.V.a, Judith Lenk; Gr.V.b, Heather Robinson

Sports Captains: Honour Vl.a, Glenys Lord; Honour VI.b, Faye Williams; Honour VI.c, Marjorie Crouch; Honour VI.d, Alison Sambell; Dip.a, Jennifer Pond; Senior V.a, Shona Phillips, Senior V.b, Lynette Atkinson; Senior V.c, Lois Brown; Senior V.d, Jillian Greenwood; Senior V.e, Yvonne Parker; Senior V.f, Robyn Broadbent; Dip.b, Sue Hillis; Dip.c, Jillian Futcher; IV.a, Gillian Weeks; IV.b, Margaret Johnson; IV.e, Joan Beckett; IV.d, Patricia Jones; IV.e, Anne Bowyer; IV.f, Elizabeth Senior; IV.g, Bronwen Bryse; IV.h, Judith Ewert; IV.j, Glenice Gunnell; IH.a, Heather-Anne Leigh; IH.b, Diana Redman; III.c, Terrell Taylor; IH.d, Elwyn Keown; IlI.e, Cheryl Holland; Ill.f, Rosslyn Sheather; IH.g, Patricia Whyte; IH.h, Elizabeth Bethell; Il.a, Jill Coulson; Il.b, Judith Tyquin; II.c, Valerie Monk; II.d, Tiina Randmae; II.e, Meredith Morris; Il.f, Judith Chambers; I.a, Enid Barr; I.b, Prudence Cooper; I.e, Elizabeth Jeffrey; I.d, Kaye Switson; I.e, Heather Cornish; I.f, Jill Gallienne; Gr.VI.a, Lyndsey Canning; Gr.VI.b, Robyn Fraser; Gr.VI.c, Kaye Wil liams; Gr.V.a, Pamela Spry; Gr.V.b, Margaret Johns

S.C.M Committee: President, Miss B Jackson; School Representatives, Margaret Dunkin, Diane Kerr, Glenis Jolly, Dagmara Valdmanis, Pamela Towers

Library Committee: Margot Cant (School Librarian); Evelyn Janover, Nene King, Lyn Opas (Fines Monitors); Robin Eggleston, Carol Croydon (Book Advisers); Wendy Davenport, Valerie Neilson, Alison Wylie (Chief Checkers); Kerin Gittus, Patricia Barnsley, Helen Fry, Anne Waite, June Staunton, Marlene Deague, Carol Woolrich, Diana McLachlan (Checkers and Returners).

United Nations' Association: President, Mrs. Downie; Committee, Miriam Bilney, Glenis Jolly, Paul ine Rosengarten, Anne Lee, Jill Risstrom, Carol Tandy

Debating Society: Secretary (Matriculation), Elaine McConkey, Assistant Secretary (Matriculation), Faye Jobling; Secretary (Leaving), Suzanne Davies, Assistant Secretary (Leaving), Pamela Ralston; Secretary (Intermediate), Dawn Jelbart, Assistant Secretary (Intermediate), Heather McLean.

French Club: President, Faye Jobling; Secretary, Anne Lee

German Club: President, Miss Gottschalk; Committee, Angela Schafer, Kathryn Fox, Enid Sommer feld, Diana Winston, Irene Upenieks, Jennifer Bond, Susan Hopkins, Helen Conochie.

Latin Club: President, Gillian Davies; Secretary, Elaine McConkey; Committee, Mary Ellemor, Lynette Hodgson, Susan Jame, Wendy Johnston, Anne Lee, Solway Love, Sandra Ray, Tai Lung Eng, Anne Turnbull, Rae Wilson.

Life-Saving Representatives: Margot Cant (Berry); Esther Hole (Cato); Jennifer Pond and Thalia Rist (Fitchett); Lois Brown (Krome); Carole Whitelaw (Nevile); Janice Maclean (Tidde man) .

Social Service: President, Miss L Howie; Secretary, Miriam Bilney

School Acth/lt»es

Devotional

"

I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust."— Psalm 91: 2.

This year Dr Wood has again led the weekly Devotional meetings, which are held every Wed nesday at twenty to nine. These meetings provide wonderful opportunities for fellowship, as we meet together to praise the Lord, to pray, and to think together of the Word of God and of the Christ ian life Dr Wood's talks have been very helpful and during his absence in New Zealand these ses sions were taken by Miss Kerr, Miss Hull and Miss Wilkinson In a school of this size it is a real blessing for girls to be able to have a time of quiet ness away from the bustle of school activity—a time in which we can speak to our ever-present Lord, and hear His voice speaking peace to us.

—G.D.

Monday Morning Prayer Meeting

"To God be the glory, great things He hath done."

During the Billy Graham Crusade in Mel bourne early this year many people were greatly blessed and found new life in the Lord Jesus Christ It has been wonderful to see Christian fellowship growing in our school, and this has been greatly helped by weekly prayer meetings, which are held every Monday at 8.30, in the Music Hall. These have been wonderful oppor tunities for Christians to meet together, united in praise and prayer to our all-victorious Lord. The meetings have been led by girls and it has been a great blessing to know of the prayerful support of others. We pray that many more girls will come to these meetings, and that they will continue to be a source of joy and fellowship with each other and with Him whom we love and serve.

—G.D., B.J

challenging half-hour was spent by many girls, when Mrs Walter Smyth, wife of the Crusade organiser, came to speak to us before the Cru sade.

The highlight of S.C.M. activities for First Term was the visit of Rev. Joseph Blinco, an associate evangelist of Dr Graham's team, who told us of his own experiences as a young Christ ian, in an encouraging address, which was par ticularly relevant for those who had been influ enced by the Crusade.

On another occasion, Dr Wood spoke to Senior Assembly, under the auspices of S.C.M., about his recent trip to New Zealand. He told us of the Church work there, and showed some very colour ful and attractive slides of the country.

The only inter-school function this term was the tea and service at Scotch College. A large number of M.L.C. girls attended, the preacher being Rev. H. G. McKay.

M.L.C. is to be well-represented at the two inter school camps during the May holidays, one being held at Mt. Evelyn and the other at Anglesea.

The co-operation of Miss B. Jackson and all members of staff connected with our S.C.M., is helping to make this year's S.C.M most success ful, and we thank them for all they have done.

—M.D., G.J., D.K

United Nations' Association

S.C.M. Notes

This year there has again been a large number of girls participating in our S.C.M. activities. The 250 Leaving and Matriculation members have divided into 20 study groups, and are using "The Challenge" as a basis for discussion. Intermediate members are meeting as a group, under the very helpful leadership of Mr. Seymour and Miss Lardner, and their meetings take the form of open discussions.

The first meeting for the year was a lunch-time service, at which Miss Lorna Mitchell spoke about the meaning and purpose of S.C.M. At the final service for First Term, Mr Seymour reminded us of our inevitable influence on everyone with whom we come in contact.

Several of the S.C.M. functions for the early part of the year were naturally connected with the visit of Dr. Billy Graham. A very interesting and

In this, our uncertain world, we are disturbed about and affected by fluctuating world crises The most recent crisis over Berlin has emphasised more clearly than ever before the increasing need for a strong and effective International Organisa tion. International peace can only exist where there is ready understanding, co-operation and a sense of responsibility among the member nations. It is therefore of the utmost necessity that the sense of responsibility and obligation of the individual branches of this International Or ganisation within our community are fostered and encouraged. It is the argument of a pessi mist that to ensure peace we must prepare for war. It should be the aim of our Association to lay the foundations of a lasting peace, through an effective U.N.O at the most basic personal level.

In our U.N.A at school we have tried to in crease our knowledge and understanding of other countries, including their problems and ways of living.

During the term, representatives of our U.N. group have been present at three inter-school com mittee meetings We congratulate Lynnette Opas on her election to the position of treasurer of the inter-school committee.

We were also represented at a discussion group held at Xavier College, Kew The subject for dis cussion was "That the United Nations' Organisa tion has fulfilled its aims since its inception."

Our first speaker for the year in Open Period was Mr W Brawn, the Cultural Affairs Officer of the United States Information Service. Mr. Brawn spoke on the American attitude towards the U.N.O We are very grateful for the coloured photographs of the U.N. Headquarters in New y'ork that he sent us.

Miss Willis, the Secretary of the U.N.O. in Victoria, gave a very interesting talk about her experiences with U.N and her recent trip abroad. In particular, Miss Willis described a typical working day of a delegate at the U.N. Assembly

In addition to these speakers, we have had numerous speakers at our lunch-time meetings and are proud that they are all students at our College. Sandra Smorgon gave a vivid account of her recent trip to the U.S.A. We were very fortunate to have Dianne Hofmaier show us coloured slides of Thailand and speak to us on her impressions of this country, which she visited cs the guest of Vijada Watanangura, an Old Col legian. At our final lunch-time meeting for the term, Guat Hoon Ng and Kooi Lian Tan answered questions on South-East Asia put to them by the girls.

We are looking forward to being the host school for the first U.N.A. Regional All Day Conference for Students held in Australia Schools from all over Victoria will be represented, and the Conference is expected to take place in mid-June.

In conclusion, we wish to express our sincere thanks to Mrs. Downie and other members of staff for their help and co-operation in all our activities this term

—M.B

Social Service Notes

To-day when our newspapers place so much emphasis on international crises, we must not neglect the needs of the less fortunate people in our own community and country.

The Social Service work of the School has been directed towards this. Once again girls have given regular, voluntary help at the North Richmond and Collingwood Missions S.V.A has collected milk bottle tops and stamps for the Save the Children Fund. Hon. VI.c is sponsoring a child in Austria

The weekly donations amounting to £407 will be divided between certain institutes and mis sions.

The efforts of individual forms contributed to make the sale of Anzac Day badges successful It is hoped that all girls will continue to support their Social Service Captains in any special efforts to increase their Form's Social Service funds, and also by paying their weekly contribution regu larly.

We wish to extend our thanks to Miss Howie, other members of staff and all Social Service Captains for their help and co-operation.

—M.B.

Dramatic Notes

In the absence of Miss Dwyer, this year's Senior Dramatic is under the guidance of Miss Illing worth. We began the term by performing various mimes and individual exercises in order to be come familiar with stagework and, following our decision to hold two or three lunch-time plays

—Stuart Tompkins Studio

PREFECTS

Back Row (left to right): Diane Kerr, Faye Jobling, Miriam Bilney, Pamela Giltinan, Margot Cant, Margaret Dunkin, Lesley Fielding, Glenys Lord

Front Row: Clare Johnson, Jocelyn May, Dianne Hofmaier, Rosslyn Wortley, Gillian Davies (Senior Prefect), Jane Randell, Pamela Jones, Elaine McConkey, Anne Martindale

during the year, we produced "Robin Hood," which seemed to be appreciated by staff and girls.

We wish to thank members of the cast who attended rehearsals regularly, and all others who helped to make the play a success The cast was as follows:

1st Rustic—Robin Eggleston.

2nd Rustic—Kathryn Fox.

Robin Hood—Judy Macdonald.

3rd Rustic—Suzanne Carmichael.

Sheriff of Nottingham—Patricia Stevenson. Will Scarlet—Heather Oldmeadow

The Red Cross Knight—Angela Schafer.

Rustics—Beverley Kennedy, Terrie King, Kath Figgins, Gillian Davies, Helen Chenhall, Pam. Walker, Adrienne Holzer.

Two Servants of Prince John—Enid Sommer feld, Babette Isaacson

Outlaws—Lee Snellgrove, Pat Stevenson, Kath Figgins, Kathryn Fox, Robin Eggleston, Suzanne Carmichael.

Sheriff's Men—Babette Isaacson, Helen Rule, Enid Sommerfeld

Jenny (Marian's maid)—Nerolie Hardie.

Maid Marian—Adrienne Holzer.

Widow Scarlet—Pam Walker.

Prince John—Gillian Davies

Warman (his man)—Helen Young.

Friar Tuck—Janice McLean.

Shadow-of-a-Leaf—Helen Chenhall —A.H.

Art of Speech Notes

This year Miss Dwyer is enjoying a trip to England In her absence Miss Illingworth, with the help of other members of the Speech Staff, has taken over her duties.

The scholarship winners were as follows:

Lower Middle School (gift of Dramatic Society)—shared by Jennifer Howell and Shane Turnley

Middle School (gift of Dramatic Society) — Janet Dick.

Intermediate and Diploma Forms (gift of Dramatic Society)—Gwynith Wilson

Leaving and Honour Forms (untrained) (gift of Parents' Association)—Marion Gray.

Leaving and Honour Forms (trained) (gift of Parents' Association)—shared by Kay Nairn and Pamela Falder

These girls participated in the Scholarship Winners' Recital on 3rd April There was a Junior Verse Recital on the 1st May

At the School Service in Auburn Church on 10th May, the Old Testament Lesson was read by a group of girls—Gillian Davies, Adrienne Holzer, Wendy Buchanan, Pamela Giltinan, Glenis Jolly and Margaret Phillipson; and the New Testa ment Lesson by Pamela Falder. —P.F

Debating Society

This year, we again welcomed Miss Hotchin and Miss Sutton as our joint Presidents, Miss Hotchin having returned from her trip abroad.

Several lunch-time meetings have been held, some of which took the form of Round Table de bates. These proved both interesting and enter taining, with such discussions as "That the parents are responsible for juvenile delinquency" and "That slacks should be banned for women over 40 (inches)."

A series of Leaving inter-form debates was also held during the term Senior V.f defeated Senior V.b, debating "That men and women should have equal pay." In the debate "That school awards should be abolished," Senior V.c defeated Senior V.a. Some excellent debating was heard in these meetings and we have noticed many promising speakers in Leaving Forms

Leaving girls have distinguished themselves already by their participation in inter-house de bates this term. At the first of these, Cato defeated Fitchett with their arguments "That the school leaving age in Victoria should be raised." In this debate, Cato had the affirmative and Fitchett the negative Later, Krome successfully persuaded Berry that "The effects of the press on the community are more harmful than beneficial." The adjudicator for these debates was Miss D Cerutty, as Dr. Wood was absent in New Zealand. With two new Houses this year, we look forward to more intense and exciting inter-house debates next term.

We have had one evening function: a Round Table debate with Melbourne High School. These evenings, when topics of current interest, such as Dr. Graham's Crusade, and such controversial matters as the artistic value of black stockings are discussed, and excellent suppers are provided, are always enjoyed. Two more are planned for next term, a return of hospitality for Melbourne High, and a Round Table debate with Camberwell High School. We hope that these will prove equally successful.

The Debating Society has been well-supported in its activities this term and we hope that, with the continued enthusiasm of its members, the Society will have another successful year.

—E.McC.

Latin Club

The Latin Club has held two meetings this term, and we hope that our activities will continue with equal success during the rest of the year. Our first meeting, which attracted a large audience through an enthusiastic publicity campaign, took the form of a play presented by Intermediate girls, with help from girls in other parts of the School The play was a dramatisation of a Roman wedding. Many interesting customs were shown, some of which have been carried into our own day, such as the exchanging of rings by the bride and groom, and the custom of lifting the bride over the threshold We also discovered at this meet ing that Roman brides wore flame-coloured veils instead of the white we now favour, and that it was difficult for a Roman to get married, as no wedding could be performed without favourable omens.

At our second meeting, Miss Scarlett spoke on the music of Ancient Greece, a talk of particular interest to girls studying Matriculation English Literature, and those learning music. This talk,

with Miss Scarlett's illustrations on the piano, con vinced us that the Ancient Greeks had little sense of melody, for all their brilliance in other fields. We were amazed to learn that this music was founded by Pythagoras according to mathemati cal rules, and paid little attention to harmony.

With the impetus given by these two meetings to our activities for the year, and the leadership of Miss Betts and our President, Gillian Davies, we hope that 1959 will be another successful year for the Latin Club.

French Club

—E.McC

We would like to welcome Miss Wood to M.L.C and to thank her and Mademoiselle Bracquart for the leadership and assistance they have given us this term. Our first meeting took the form of French charades which were most amusing and showed girls' ingenuity as well as acting ability. We are preparing a play to be performed at the Alliance Francaise and most of our time at the moment is taken up with re hearsals for this.

All girls, whether they have studied French or not, are welcome to join our meetings and we hope to have a few more activities next term.

German Club

The German Club, under the leadership of Miss Gottschalk, has had two lunch-time meetings this term

The Junior girls had a sing-song earlier in the term, and later we were all able to see a very

interesting film on Modern Germany which Was shown by Mr Seymour—it had an English com mentary and was enjoyed by all who attended It is hoped that further films may be shown later in the year

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

—A.S.

Films Shown in Term I, 1959

Introduction to Physics Elizabethan Express Digestion of Foods Let's Visit Darwin Let's Visit Rum Jungle Festival in Edinburgh Simple Machines Animal Life

Let's Visit a Cattle Station Digestion; Muscular and Mechanical Movements Digestion; Chemical Changes English Village Exploring the Night Sky Living and Non-Living Things Cattle Story Marine Sand Animals Pond Insects Le Francais par Le Film (I) Golden Axe Hidden Land Sheep on Show Defence Against Invasion Life in a Drop of Water Medieval Knights

PREFECTS

—Stuart Tompkins Studio ASSOCIATE

Back Row (left to right): Gweneth Quirk, Anne Lee, Angela Schafer, Carol Tandy, Faye Williams

Middle Row: Patricia Gordon, Jill Dibbs, Pamela Falder, Margaret Papst, Cathryn Fox, Linda Stevens, Judith Doolan, Betty Bult, Rosalind Haimson

Front Row: Adrienne Holzer, Sylvia Joyce, Glenis Jolly, Pauline Rosengarten and Margaret Phillipson (Joint Senior), Lynette Hodgson, Mary Ellemor, Jill Risstrom

Marine Marvels

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Frog's Life

Miracle of Humpty Doo Mallee Fowl

Medieval Manor Penguins of Macquarie Island Introduction to Chemistry The Upper Room Before Abraham Was I Am Jesus Before the High Priest The Lord is Risen Wine of the Morning Interdependence of Pond Life Wheat in Australia Royal Scotland Typical Garden Spider Where the Hills are Twice as Steep A Visit to Puppets Water Water Cycle

Antarctic Crossing No Random Harvest Matter and Energy Tidal Pool Life The Valley is Ours Atomic Achievement The Changing Earth Man is a Universe Indonesia: Land and its People Making a Balanced Aquarium Medieval Crusades Soviet Union Obelia Nuclear Reactor Principles of Electricity Stained Glass at Fairford Martin Luther Romeo and Juliet

-—Many thanks to Mr. Seymour!

We are also sorry to lose the services of Miss Denise Lear (Mrs. Don Warner), Mus Dip., whose class work in the Junior School will be taken over by Miss Pat Staples, Mus.Bac., and in the Lower Middle School by Miss Aliki Marcakis, Mus.Bac. We thank both these members of our staff for coming to our assistance, but, naturally, because of their extra work, the numbers of their piano students will have to be reduced, and an other official piano teacher procured, which is difficult in the middle of the year.

We would like to congratulate Miss Aliki Mar cakis on being chosen as a finalist in the A.B.C Concerto and Vocal Competition We wish her every success in the finals.

The tests for the Music Scholarships were again adjudicated by Mr. Dorian Le Gallienne, the "Age" music critic. In certain sections he felt obliged to tie students, as they were so promising

The winners of the scholarships were:

The Danks Scholarship for Singing: Clare Johnson and Lesley Fielding (shared).

The Senior Piano Scholarship (gift of the late E. A. Wright) : Pamela Giltinan.

The Intermediate Piano Scholarship (The "Ruth Flockart" Scholarship, No. 1, gift of the three Pizzey sisters) : Hermione St. John Smith.

Junior Piano (gift of the Danks Trust): Jill Cumming.

The Lorna Sterling Memorial Scholarship for Violin: Leonie Hodges.

The Late Mrs F J Cato Orchestral Scholar ship (Cello): Robyn Langford, Denise Deerson (shared).

Orchestral Scholarship (gift of Mrs. G. Kumm) : Marion Wilcock (Flute)

Open "Ruth Flockcrt" Scholarship, No 2: Alison McAlister (Piano).

Open Scholarship (gift of Mr. P. Scarlett) : Dianne Hofmaier (Piano).

Original Composition Scholarship (gift of "Orpheus"): Dianne Hofmaier, Margaret Hig ginbotham (shared).

In sweet music is such art, Killing care, and grief of heart.

—Shakespeare

The Music School has had a very busy begin ning this year with the usual large number of new music students. We are very pleased to wel come Miss Mariana Maxwell (Mrs Kenneth Hunt), Mus.Bac., who is teaching Cello and Double Bass; Miss Patricia Staples, Mus.Bac. (piano); Miss Daphne Harpur, D.S.C.M., who is teaching piano and class work, and Mr Alex Grieves, of N.S.W., who is in the Victorian Symphony Orchestra, for French horn.

We would like to congratulate Mr. John Glick man (violin and viola) who has been appointed to a permanent position in charge of violin and viola at the University Conservatorium, but we were sorry to say goodbye to him at the end of First Term. Miss Hermia Barton (Mrs. Norman Deerson), Mus.Bac., will take over his students

The Scholarship Winners' Recital was post poned until Dr. Woo d returned from New Zea land, and was most successfully held in the Assembly Hall on Friday, 3rd April

We would like to express the sympathy of the School to Mr Le Gallienne on the recent death of his mother, an old "Dux of M.L.C."

The Senior Choir prepared for our Annual Church Service on 10th May, at Auburn Meth odist Church. We sang the Jubilate Deo in B Flat from the Stanford Service. We would like to thank Miss Betty Scarlett for her excellent leader ship on this occasion, in place of Miss Flockart. This was the first time in many years that Miss Flockart was one of our "invisible congregation" owing to recent illness

We were very sorry to be without her during part of the term.

There are three other choirs: Sub-Intermediate under Miss Scarlett; the I and II's under Miss Harpur; and the Junior Choir under Miss Lear,

but which will be under Miss Marcakis next term. These three choirs meet every week and are doing very good work.

During Term II the Sub-Intermediate section of the School, under Miss Scarlett's leadership, hope to prepare a musical play called "Tom Sawyer," by Mark Twain, music by Jonathon Elkins.

The School Orchestra has welcomed many new members this year, but a French horn and a double bass are still needed! As well as the Senior Orchestra there is a Junior Orchestra which has been formed as a result of Miss Pat Elliott's Junior violin classes. The Juniors now play the hymn for Junior Assembly, once a fortnight

Our next important activities will be the Senior Music Recital, in the Assembly Hall in July, the House Music Contests in August, and of the greatest importance, the preparation for the opening and dedication of the new Fitchett Chapel A Boarders' Choir which will be respon sible for all the music of each Sunday evening service during the academic year, has already been chosen It is a great thrill for the School to know that Mr. John Eggington (the husband of Miss Audrey Walklate, who teaches flute) an outstanding and gifted organist of much overseas experience, will be our official chapel organist

In closing, Miss Flockart would like to thank all those who undertook responsibilities in her absence.

We would like to express our grateful thanks to Miss Flockart and the Music Staff for their excellent leadership and encouragement through out the term.

—P.G. , A.T

The Walton Library

The Walton Library started in the year 1959 with an active programme and an enthusiastic committee under the supervision of Mrs. Day.

At the beginning of May there were 650 bor rowers, which is a large increase on last year's figures at the same time, so we are hoping to have a record number of borrowers by the end of Term III.

Interest in borrowing has been stimulated by book-cover displays in Form Rooms and on the cloister and Library notice boards. The Book Trol ley has arrived, so books will be taken to the girls from the beginning of Term II.

Large numbers of fiction and reference books have been added to the library during the term. There have been 150 fiction books added, and not able reference books including "The Story of Modern Art" (Cheney).

The efforts of Mrs. Day and the committee have been rewarded by eager borrowing on Tues days, Thursdays and Fridays. Girls have also dis played keen interest in the various magazines and newspapers available in the library.

—Stuart Tompkins Studio HOUS E CAPTAIN S AN D SPORTS CAPTAINS

Back Row Sports Captains (left to right): Glenvs Lord (Fitchett), Jennifer Broadbent (Tiddeman), Alison Sambell (Cato), Faye Williams (Krome), Marjorie Crouch (Nevile), Diane Kerr (Berry)

Front Row: House Captains: Jane Randell (Fitchett), Rosslyn Wortley (Tiddeman), Carol Tandy (Cato), Miriam Bilney (Krome), Anne Martindale (Nevile), Lesley Fielding (Berry),

Inevitably, borrowing has resulted in late books, thus swelling our funds At the end of First Term over £7 had been collected in fine money.

However, the number of reference books bor rowed has not reached the level of past years. It is hoped that girls will take greater advantage of these books during the remainder of the year.

French students will rejoice in the widening scope of the French section. More French novels for all levels are being added, so all those who have dismally decided that French is beyond their wildest hopes can now take heart.

During Library Week, Miss Quihampton, who is the Kew Librarian, spoke to us about the facilities provided by the modern library, and library work as a career Girls who heard the talk were most interested, especially in the pamphlets about library work, and photographs of libraries that Miss Quihampton left with us

Book stops are gradually being bought for the library shelves.

I wish to acknowledge the presentations of "The Lord of the Ring," by Professor Tolkien— three volumes, from Marilyn Croydon, a donation from Marilyn's mother, and the generous presenta tion of 12 volumes entitled, "The History of American Life," by Mr. W. Brawn, a U.N. speaker in Open Period. Numerous books and donations have been given to enable a section of the library to be devoted to the memory of Miss Nora Hors man.

The activities of this vital part of the School would not have been possible without the untiring efforts of Mrs. Day. The committee joins me in thanking her, and I wish to thank them for the loyal support they have given Mrs Day and me throughout the term.

Boarders' Notes

—M.C

This year we are pleased to welcome to the Resident Staff Sister Sheridan, Sister Thomas, Miss Hussey, Miss Illingworth, Miss Blake, Miss Hodge and Miss Luke, who left early in the term to continue her studies at the University

We congratulate Dianne Hofmaier, Jocelyn May, Clare Johnson, Margaret Phillipson, Pauline Rosengarten, Mary Ellemor and Rosslyn Wortley on being made House Prefects and Jenny Broad bent, Janice Maclean and Joan Slade, Wing Captains.

On 9th February, 150 high-spirited boarders returned, 66 of whom were new girls. This is the greatest influx of new girls we have had for many years Consequently the first week was one in which everyone co-operated to help the strangers feel at home in their new surroundings.

The first week-end was "in" and New Girls v. Old Girls swimming sports were arranged. De spite few entries from the newcomers and numer ous entries from Old Girls we enjoyed ourselves very much and dubiously concluded that the re sult was a draw (the reason being: old "new" girls).

Before study became too intense. New and Old Girls' concerts were staged which were most

amusing and finally initiated the new girls into House

Boarders attended five meetings of the Graham Crusade, great interest being shown in all sections of the House.

As many of the senior boarders are interested in Methodist Youth Fellowship, it was decided that once a month those who wished could remain after church for the meeting. This plan has proved both popular and successful.

House spirit has improved since the boarders have become Tiddeman. The night of Sports Day the boarders came to tea resplendent in red jumpers, socks, ribbons, scarves, etc.—the dining hall was a si^ht to behold and jubilant spirits were hard to curb.

Dr. Wood's birthday came just after the week end out, and a certain small person from the Gilbert Islands made the traditional presentation.

A large group of girls are attending the Cele brity Concerts and much enjoyment is derived from them

Birthday night is looming close and already the Juniors have started their practices This year it will be held as it was two years ago. Items will be prepared by the Music and Dramatic Clubs.

Finally we thank Miss Cowper for her wonder ful leadership and the staff for their assistance at all times.

—R.W.

Youth Sunday March

On Sunday, 3rd May, about 80 girls repre sented the School at the British Commonwealth Youth Sunday March. Although the M.L.C. group was smaller than usual, the march as a whole was a particularly large and representative one, and it was a very stirring sight to see this great section of the youth of our community united with a common purpose

The Methodist schools were the last in the march, which passed over Princes Bridge and be side the Town Hall where the Governor, Sir Dallas Brooks, took the salute, before dividing into denominational groups for the Youth Sunday Services.

The Rev. Dr. Irving Benson conducted the ser vice in Wesley Church. Features of this service were the reading of the Queen's famous dedica tory vow, and of the message of loyalty prepared by the girls of Somerville House, Brisbane, and sent to the Queen from the youth of Australia, and the address In his address, Lord Carrington, the High Commissioner for the United Kingdom, spoke very feelingly of what our Commonwealth of Nations has meant and does mean, and of what we, as responsiblie citizens of tomorrow, must make it mean in the future.

—M.D.

The Teenagers' Dance

The Teenagers' Dance, which was held on the 14th May, was greatly enjoyed by the large number of girls who attended. The official party included Mr. and Mrs. Wellman, Mr. and Mrs. Lord, and

Mrs. Chambers. The Hawthorn Town Hall was gaily decorated with green balloons printed with school crests; the music was provided by a good band, and everybody participated in an excellent supper We greatly appreciate the time spent by Mrs. Lord and the other mothers who worked so hard to make this function such a success.

Event 9.—16 and over Javelin Throwing: 1, J. Slade (T); 2, J. Pond (F); 3, M. Cant (B). Dis tance, 77 ft 6 ins

Event 10.—Under 16 Baseball Throwing: 1, J. Greenwood (K); 2, R. Sanders (F); 3, G. Gun nell (T); Distance 64 yds 2 ft

Event 11.—16 and over Discus Throwing: 1, A. Schafer (F); 2, E. Janover (B); 3, J. Broad bent (T). Distance, 82 ft. 8 in.

Event 12.—Under 10 Tunnel Ball: 1, Berry; 2, Krome; 3, Fitchett. Time, 84.4 sees.

Event 13.—Leader Ball (under 12): 1, Berry; 2, Krome; 3, Fitchett. Time 103.2 sees.

Event 14.—Under 13 Overhead: 1, Fitchett; 2, Cato; 3, Nevile. Time 63 sees.

Event 15.—Crossball (under 16): 1, Berry; 2, Krome; 3, Cato. Time, 74.8 sees.

Event 16.—16 and over Spoke Relay: 1, Cato; 2, Tiddeman; 3, Fitchett.

Athletic Sports

On 9th May our Junior and Senior Athletic Sports were combined and for the first time in the history of M.L.C., were held all day Satur day In spite of the drizzling rain in the morn ing, neither competitors nor spectators were deterred and the meeting turned out to be an unqualified success This naturally entailed a tremendous amount of work and the School is very grateful for the time Miss Perkins and the Gym Staff so readily and cheerfully sacrificed to make this occasion such a success.

We are grateful also to Miss Kellaway who officiated in Dr. Wood's absence, to Mrs. Wood and her grandson, who presented the trophies and the judges of the March Past.

To Berry's disappointment, because they had led all day, Fitchett, by gaining second place in the Proficiency Cup, defeated Berry by one point. Well done, Fitchett! We congratulate Tiddeman, one of the two new Houses on their fine effort of gaining the Proficiency Cup.

Results of the Athletic Sports

Event 1.—16 and over Broad Jump: 1, F. Parry (K); 2, L. Edwards (B); 3, B. Batrouney (C) Distance, 14 ft

Event 2.—Under 16 100 Yards: 1, G Weeks (K); 2, S. Furneaux (F); 3, S. Cooper-Smith (B). Time, 12.2 sees.

Event 3.—Under 15 100 Yards: 1, J. Beckett (B); 2, D. Redman (C); 3, J. Bond (K). Time, 11.6 sees

Event 4.—Under 14 100 Yards: 1, C Leyshon (B); 2, M. Lavender (F); 3, A. Wright (K). Time, 13 sees.

Event 5.—Under 13 75 Yards: 1, B. Palmer (F); 2, M Rogers (B); 3, V Wake (N) Time, 9.6 sees.

Event 6.—Under 12 75 Yards: 1, B. Marley (N) ; 2, L. Jones (K); 3, J. Walduck (F). Time, 10 sees

Event 7.—16 and over 100 yards: 1, A Sambell <C); 2, J. Twiss (B); 3, J. Pond (F). Time, 12.4 sees

Event 8.—Under 16 High Jump: 1, J Abbott (C); 2, J Beckett (B); 3, G Greenwood (K) Height, 4 ft. 1 in.

Event 17.—Under 11 50 Yards: 1, R. Frazer (F); 2, S. Bosisto (F); 3, L. Mariesen (K). Time, 7.4 sees

Event 18.—Under 10 50 Yards: 1, M. Johns (C); 2, E. Gillan (C); 3, S. Perry (B). Time, 7.6 sees

Event 19.—9 yrs 35 Yards: 1, D Canning (B); 2, C. Hall (C); 3, S. Lang (K), J. Amrine (N).

Event 20.—8 yrs. 35 Yards: 1, G. Haig-Muir (K); 2, S Baldwin (F); 3, S Lefler (B)

Event 21.—7 yrs. 25 Yards: 1, M. Lipman (B); 2, J Young (F); 3, A Harris (K)

Event 22.- 6 yrs. 25 Yards: 1, E. Frankenburg (B); 2, M. Heywood (F); 3, D. Silk (F), M. Zaidman (C)

Event 23.—Under 15 Circular Baton Relay: 1, Berry; 2, Cato; 3, Fitchett Time, 68.5 sees Event 24.—Under 16 Circular Baton Relay: 1, Berry; 2, Cato; 3, Krome. Time 67.8 sees.

Event 25.—16 and over Circular Baton Relay: 1, Krome; 2, Fitchett; 3, Berry Time, 68.5 sees Event 26.—Under 14 Flag Relay: 1, Fitchett; 2, Krome; 3, Cato. Time 61.4 sees.

Event 27.—Under 13 Flag Relay: 1, Berry; 2, Krome; 3, Cato. Time, 61.8 sees.

Event 28.—Under 12 Flag Relay: 1, Krome; 2, Cato; 3, Fitchett. Time, 64.2 sees.

Event 29.—Under 11 Flag Relay: 1, Fitchett; 2, Berry; 3, Cato. Time, 45.8 sees.

Event 30.—Under 10 Flag Relay: 1, Berry and Fitchett (equal); 3, Krome. Time, 51.3 sees.

Event 31.—16 and over High Jump: 1, B. Isaacson (K); 2, B Batrouney (C); 3, P Harris (B). Height, 4 ft. 5 in.

Event 32—Under 16 Javelin Throwing: 1, M Gardner (C); 2, M. Johnson (B); 3, R. Sanders (F). Distance, 86 ft. 3 in.

Event 33.—16 and over Baseball Throwing: 1, C. Johnson (T); 2, M. Haig-Muir (K); 3, A. Martindale (N) Distance, 67 yds 2 ft

Event 34.—Under 16 Discus Throwing: 1, J. Timewell (K); 2, S. Furneaux (F); 3, H. Thomas (B) Distance, 87 ft 10 in

Event 35.—16 and over 220 Yards: 1, A. Sam bell (C); 2, J Pond (F); 3, L Brown (K) Time, 27 sees.

Event 36.—Under 16 220 Yards: 1, J. Beckett (B); 2, G. Weeks (K); 3, S. Furneaux (F). Time, 28.4 sees

Event 37.—8 yrs Flag Relay: 1, Berry; 2, Cato; 3, Fitchett. Time, 40 sees.

Event 38.—9 yrs Flag Relay: 1, Berry; 2, Fit chett; 3, Cato Time, 48.3 sees

Event 39.—Under 16 Crossball: 1, Fitchett; 2, Krome; 3, Berry. Time, 71.8 sees.

Event 40.—Under 14 Overhead Ball: 1, Cato; 2, Fitchett; 3, Berry. Time, 59.2 sees.

Event 41.—Under 11 Leader Ball: 1, Krome; 2, Fitchett; 3, Berry. Time, 40.9 sees.

Event 42.—9 yrs Tunnel Ball: 1, Fitchett; 2, Cato; 3, Berry. Time, 83.8 sees.

Event 43.—Old Collegians' Race: 1, S. Karp (ex-F); 2, D. Jones (ex-K).

Event 44.—Little Visitors' Race: 6 and 7: 1, V Kettle; 2, E Vincent; 3, S Kaddy 8 and 9: 1, Margaret Abbott; 2, J. Crebbin; 3, L. Allen. 4 and 5: 1, C. Murray; 2, J. Rogers; 3, B. Gordon.

Event 45.—Mothers and Fathers: 1, Mr. and Mrs. Dixon (C); 2, Mr. and Mrs. Williams (K).

Inter-School Events

Under 13 Inter-School Flag Relay: 1, Strath cone; 2, M.L.C., Hawthorn; 3, Lauriston Time, 82 sees.

Under 15 Inter-School Flag Relay: 1, Korowa; 2, M.L.C., Hawthorn; 3, Morongo. Time, 77.2 sees

Senior Inter-School Flag Relay: 1, Korowa; 2, M.L.C., Hawthorn; 3, Morongo. Time, 74 sees.

Trophy List

Junior Points Cup won by Fitchett. Senior Points Cup won by Berry House Proficiency Cup won by Tiddeman. Bettye Hammon Cup for Aggregate Points won by Fitchett.

Total Aggregate Points

1st Place: Fitchett, 152i 2nd Place: Berry, 151 i 3rd Place: Krome, 112.

—G.L

—Stuart Tompkins Studio

BOARDERS' PREFECTS AN D WIN G CAPTAINS, 1959

Back Row (left to right): Pauline Rosengarten, Jennifer Broadbent, Margaret Phillipson, Janice McLean, Joan Slade

Front Row (left to right): Clare Johnson, Dianne Hofmaier (Vice-Senior), Rosslyn Wortley (Senior House Prefect), Jocelyn May, Mary Ellemor

House Notes

1959 found Berry ready to begin a new year with enthusiasm and House spirit, under the capable leadership of our Senior House Mistress, Miss Sutton. This House spirit has been evident in the large numbers of girls who have come to the practices for the various teams.

Firstly, a hearty welcome to all new Berry girls, and to our new Berry member of staff, Mrs. Pittard.

With the introduction of the two additonal Houses, Berry was sad to farewell a large number of boarders. To the two new Houses, Tiddeman and Nevile, we wish the best of luck.

An early event in the term was the Swimming Sports, in which Berry gained third place. Con gratulations to Fitchett for their narrow win, and many thanks to the competitors representing Berry.

The Baseball matches played in First Term were not very successful from Berry's point of view: the Seniors only winning one match, and the Juniors winning two matches. However, grateful thanks to both teams for their loyalty and co-operation. We congratulate Krome Seniors and Fitchett Juniors on their victories.

Debating was another activity in First Term. Unfortunately, we were not successful in our debate against Krome, but we thank the debating team for their worthy representation of the House.

The Junior School Sports were held early in First Term, and Berry gained third place Our congratulations go to Cato

The Athletic Sports were very exciting for Berry, who held the lead all through the day, until the Proficiency Cup points were allotted and Fitchett gained victory over us of only one point It was the most successful Sports Day Berry has experienced for many years, and to all competi tors, we offer many thanks We especially thank our Sports Captain, Diane Kerr, for all the time and work she gave in selecting the participants in the Sports Although we did not win the Athletic Sports, we all did our best, and that is the more important.

With the same prevailing House spirit, we should do better next term, in the Hockey, Basket ball and Choral Contests, so keep the purple flag flying high, Berry.

—Lesley Fielding

BerryThe Swimming Sports held on 6th March resulted in a victory for Fitchett and we offer our congratulations. Cato came fifth. We con gratulate all girls who represented Cato, and thank them for their efforts, but we would appre ciate the support of every Cato girl in Third Term

Esther Hole, our Life-saving representative, is to be congratulated on her appointment, and also for obtaining her House colours. She is looking forward to your support in Third Term when Life-saving activities begin.

Our Baseball teams did a little better, coming equal third with Tiddeman, Krome and Fitchett proving too good for us

The Athletic Sports on 9th May were the highlight of Term I sporting fixtures. Cato gained fourth place with 101 points, behind Krome, Berry and Fitchett Once again we congratulate Fitchett on their fine effort and also Tiddeman on winning the Proficiency Cup. Thank you, every one who tried for the sports, and also all who supported the competitors with enthusiastic cheer ing. Before the sports, we received a telegram from last year's House Captain, Margaret Hagger

Although we did not see the Junior School Sports, we were delighted to hear that Cato girls ran their way to victory They also ran very well in the Athletic Sports on 9th May.

We owe much gratitude to Alison Sambell, out Sports Captain, who put a tremendous amount of time and energy into training girls and teams for the sports and other sporting activities. She was ably assisted by the Senior vice-captains, Bev erly Batrouney and Jill Risstrom

The Juniors are fortunate in having for their captains, Diane Redman (Sports) and Elizabeth James (House) They have been a great help to Alison in all activities.

Our continued success in the Debating field this year has been carried on by Wendy Buchanan, Janice Morgan and Penny Tilbrook. On 6th March, after much research and work our de baters firmly convinced Fitchett "that the school leaving age should be raised." We wish the team all the best for future debates.

One of the greatest setbacks of Cato for years now has been a poor standard of conduct. But it it hoped that this year it will greatly improve, so that we will not again be bottom of the list In this we need the support of the whole House, so do not undo good work by bad conduct.

Cato

Who are, who are, who are we, We are Cato, can't you see?

R--ce 'em, chase 'em, show our dust, Cato, Cato win we must!

As yet, we have not had a great deal of suc cess in the sporting field, but we are hopeful that by perseverance, practice and the right spirit, the blue colours will rise to victory before the year is out.

Last, but not least, we would especially like to thank Miss Mitchell and all the House Mistresses for the wholehearted support they have given us. We are very sorry to have to say goodbye to Miss Percv, and to Mrs Hoadley We wish Miss Percy a safe journey to her home in England.

We know that the rest of the year will be happy and successful, and th*t with your supoort in Hockey, Tennis, Basketball and Choral Contests in Second Term, Swimming and Cricket in Third Term and conduct every term, the blue colours will always be to the fore.

—Carol Tandy.

Fitchett

"F " stands for many things. It can stand for "friends, fun and fellowship" or "fighters to the finish," but as well as this it stands for our loved Fitchett House. However, we must not only think of "F " as standing for Fitchett, we must also think of it as associated with the other things mentioned, and make sure that they are all linked together to make Fitchett a fine House.

The first House activity this term was the De bate against Cato. Our team, consisting of Sandra Smorgan, Suzanne Davies and Pam Jones, had a fight to the finish and were defeated by only a few points Congratulations, Cato! We also con gratulate Pam and Suzanne who received special commendation

The next House activity was the Swimming Sports which we fought out really hard with Krome and came through with a victory of one point Our congratulations and grateful thanks go to Glenys for the hard work she put into the organisation.

In the Baseball we were not quite so success ful—however, we were not far behind the win ners. Both the teams were helped tremendously by the support given by the spectators who cheered them on. More of this would mean many more victories.

A House Party was held in the Gym. in the middle of the term and was very successful We would like to express our thanks to the members of staff and to the girls who supported this function

Now last but not least for the Athletic Sports which we won, much to our delight, by one point from Berry. It is hard to put into words how much we appreciated all the work that Glenys put into these sports, and we hope that she realises how grateful we are. We would also like to thank our newly-appointed Vice-Sports Captain, Jenny Pond, our Junior Captains, Sue and Kathrine, and all others who helped us towards our victory

This year we have lost many of our staff and girls to the new Houses and therefore are a much smaller House. It is for this reason that girls must try their hardest and bear in mind the symbols which "F " stand for.

So far we have been successful and if the House spirit continues with every girl doing her best for the House we will end up being "Cock House." So keep it up! and good luck for the rest of the year

—Jane Randell.

enthusiasm of the Juniors failed to produce simi lar results. Congratulations, Fitchett!

The Senior Swimming Sports provided a very exciting afternoon, particularly for the old swim ming rivals—Fitchett and Krome. The magnifi cent swimming of our Senior girls, led by our Life-saving representative, Lois Brown, caused Fitchett much anxiety up to the very last race, but our congratulations go to Fitchett who finally won

Although we came third in the Athletic Sports, it was a great encouragement to competitors to see the green flag flying, and hear the lusty voices of the supporters chanting the Krome war-cry Congratulations, Fitchett, on your victory, and also Tiddeman on winning the Proficiency Cup

Under the leadership of Gillian Davies, Krome's debating team convinced Berry "that the influ ence of the Press is more detrimental than bene ficial."

The "Krome Affairs Bulletin" has proved it self a dispenser of authentic information (as against rumours) and has a prominent position on the House Notice Board

After a successful First Term, Krome girls must now settle down to Choral Contests, Debating, House Basketball, Hockey and Tennis, and last, but not least, an improvement in conduct.

In conclusion, we wish to thank Miss Betty Jackson, Mrs. MacLeish, other House Mistresses and members of the House Committee, for their assistance, our Sports Captain, Faye Williams, for her willingness and efficiency when training our teams, the Editorial Board of the K.A.B., for their inspiring work and the two Middle Cap tains, Terrell Taylor and Susan Thomas, for their valuable help.

Nevile

—Miriam Bilney.

Nevile is one of the two Houses which have been created this year to decrease ths numbers in the four "old" Houses and to increase participa tion in House events. Nevile is small compared with most of the other Houses but, with the sup port and co-operation of every member of the House by the end of the year we hope to prove to be of equal strength

In the Baseball matches, our first inter-House competition, the other Houses were too good for us. Although both the Seniors and Middles tried very hard the Middles were the only te"m to win a match Congratulations to Krome and Fit chett who were the winners of the Senior and Middle sections respectively.

Krome

Since the first few weeks of First Term it has been evident that Krome girls, old and new alike, have continued to bear our motto in mind.

"The chain is as strong as the weakest link."

Krome House extends a hearty welcome to all new House Mistresses and new girls and appre ciates their eagerness to participate in all Krome's activities

In sport, owing to the untiring work and leader ship of Faye Williams and Marnie Haig-Muir, Krome has been successful and gained first place in the Senior Baseball The keen interest and

The Swimming Sports for Seniors and Middles were the next event, but despite our enthusiasm we came sixth Congratulations, Fitchett on your victory! Under the leadership of Carole White law, our Swimming representative, and the whole hearted support of all Nevile girls we are expect ing great things in Term III.

The results of the Junior School Sports were more encouraging with Nevile coming third Thank you, Juniors, and congratulations, Cato!

The most important inter-House event for Term I was the Athletic Sports This year, for the first time, the sports were held on a Saturday and the

Juniors as well as the Seniors and Middles com peted. We were very pleased when we came third in the Proficiency results and we congratulate Tiddeman on their well-earned success The Ath letic Sports were won by Fitchett and although Nevile only came sixth we were amply compen sated by the wonderful House spirit and cheerful ness shown by all Nevile girls.

We are all very grateful to Marjorie Crouch, our Senior Sports Captain, for all the time and energy she has put into organising teams and practices. This term, Nevile's first, has at times been rather difficult for Marjorie and we appre ciate all the work she has put into House activi ties. Our thanks also go to the members of the Nevile committee, who are Gweneth Quirk (Senior House Vice-captain), Valerie Read (Senior Sports Vice-captain), Cathryn Fox, Penelope Black (Junior House Captain), Gillian Hocking (Junior House Vice-captain), Jocelyn Hurst (Junior Sports Captain) and Helen Dean (Junior Sports Vice-captain)

Earlier in the term we had a very successful House Party which our House Mistresses very kindly organised. We are also grateful to the House Mistresses who made us such beautiful pennants, flags and banner for the Athletic Sports.

We have been very fortunate in having such enthusiastic and inspiring House Mistresses. Our special thanks go to Miss Tyler for her unfailing support and assistance.

Finally, we hope that the enthusiasm and House spirit shown during the Athletic Sports will con tinue and enable us to be more successful in the inter-House events to come

—Ann Martindale.

Tiddeman

As one of the new Houses, Tiddeman has made a very good beginning Although the House is smaller than the others, and will always remain

so, Tiddeman feels that "what it lacks in quantity is made up in quality"! We are very grateful to Miss Cowper and the Resident Staff for their co operation at all times and also we are pleased to welcome many new girls to the House

It was encouraging to see so many girls trying for the Baseball teams and although we were not the winners we were placed a hard-earned third in the Senior section and second in the Junior sec tion. Congratulations to Krome and Fitchett for their victories

We were not successful in the Swimming Sports but would thank our few faithful swimmers for their cheerful spirit. Our congratulations here are due to Fitchett who proved to be the best swimmers.

On Sports Day, our early morning efforts were rewarded It was very thrilling to win the Pro ficiency Cup—thanks to all our teams who faith fully practised during those frosty mornings and also to our lusty spectators who barracked so heartily. If we didn't win, it certainly wasn't for lack of trying! Congratulations to Fitchett who narrowly defeated Berry

Since our Junior School representation is strictly limited we were unable to participate in the Junior School Sports. However, we congratu late Cato and also the new House, Nevile, in coming third.

We have high hopes of doing well in debating in Term II and our first meeting was well attended by many enthusiasts We can also look forward to the Choral Contests—we have a great deal of musical talent, so beware all other Houses.

Keep up the good work, Tiddemanites—and don't forget about conduct! Remember we are building tradition in this our first year, tradition that will be "year by year more firmly fixed" in the hearts of those who follow us.

—Rosslyn Wortley.

V/alete— December, 1958

The following girls have now begun University courses:—Anne Ballantyne, Lorraine Barski, Mari lyn Conroy, Ann Grey, Katherine Harvey, Mar garet Heard, Kay Holt, Patricia Johnson, Denise Jones, Judith Kellaway, Wilma Lade, Margaret Lancaster, Janet Mclvor, Pamela Ternouth, Vivi enne Wajsbrem, Robin Wilson (Arts); Margaret Hagger (Social Studies); Gillian Lennox (Arts and Social Studies) ; Joy Carter, Rhyll Clark, Pamela Gale, Julienne Gleadell, Noela Hogg, Ruth Millikan (Music) ; Ailsa Brown, Ann Carlson, Joan Farries, Rosalie Holt, Vivienne Redman, Julie Ross (Commerce); Elizabeth Boardman, Elizabeth Druitt, Rosemary Jame, Gwenneth Long, Elizabeth McLeod, Joan Pilkington, Elspeth Robson (Science); Barbara Bennett (Occupa tional Therapy) ; Jillian Holm, Eve McOmish, Ann Tomlinson, Noelle Tredinnick, Alison Tudor, Mona Yeow (Medicine) ; Lynette Grocke. Jillian Kennedy, Penelope Morris, Ruth Winikoff

(Physiotherapy) ; Lim Meng Fong (Architecture) ; Almeda Craigie, Lesley Dunn (Law); Margaret Stevens (Physical Education).

Old Collegians who have begun teaching or training for teaching include:—Rosemary Adams, Rosemary Benjamin, Marjorie Price, Margaret Raufer, Judith Tweddle (K.T.C.); Jean Blair, Elizabeth Sampson (Mercer House); Elizabeth Barnes, Pauline Benjamin, Doreen Brown, Peta Carroll, Heather Colbert, Janet Conley, Pamela Easton, Lynne Ellis, Ann Galagher, Lucy Gilliam, Kay Griffiths, Barbara Inglis, Marilyn Jordan, Freda Krycer, Elaine Lade, Rosemary Lambart, Anne Lawson, Patricia Leung Marilyn Mackay, Margaret Moon, Ruth Paton, Janice Peace, Sonia Reidy, Pamela Riessen, Robin Sheather, Denise Thompson, Wendy Veitch, Freule Waite, Lor raine Walsh, Jenifer Watson, Anne Wedd (Edu cation Department).

Public Examination Results, 1958

Matriculation—

Matriculation (excluding repeated) .. . 79

Honours (39 firsts, 94 seconds) 133

Passes 254

Queen's College Exhibitions 7

Women's College Major Resident Scholar ships 3

Women's College Minor Resident Scholar ship 1

Ormond College Scholarships 2

Commonwealth Scholarships 37

Secondary Studentships (Education De partment) 20

Leaving Certificate—

Passes 144 Partial Passes (two or more subjects) 51

Intermediate Certificate— Passes 228 Partial Passes (four or more subjects) 38

Scholarships, Exhibitions and Studentships

Queen's College Exhibitions—

Margaret Hagger, Rosalie Holt, Margaret Lan caster, Janet Mclvor, Pamela Temouth, Noelle Tredinnick, Robin Wilson

Women's College Major Resident Scholarships— Ann Carlson, Rhyll Clark, Wilma Lade.

Women's College Minor Resident Scholarship— Anne Ballantyne

Ormond College Scholarships— Elsbeth Jaissle, Joan Pilkington.

Commonwealth Scholarships—

Anne Ballantyne, Rosemary Benjamin, Bar bara Bennett, Jean Blair, Ailsa Brown, Ann Carlson, Joy Carter, Rhyll Clark, Amelda Craigie, Dorothy Davies, Lesley Dunn, Margaret Fitzgerald, Ann Galagher, Pamela Gale, Lucy Gilliam, Ann Grey, Margaret Hagger, Katherine Harvey, Edith Hatt, Jil lian Holm, Kay Holt, Rosalie Holt, Judith Hooper, Rosemary Jame, Clare Johnson, Margaret Lancaster, Gillian Lennox, Allison Neil, Margaret Ralton, Vivienne Redman, Julie Ross, Lynette Tabart, Pamela Temouth, Alison Tudor, Judith Tweddle, Helen Wildes, Robin Wilson.

Secondary Studentships—

Anne Ballantyne, Elizabeth Boardman, Ann Carlson, Rhyll Clark, Marilyn Conroy, Gil lian Davies, Pamela Gale, Ann Grey, Kath erine Harvey, Edith Hatt, Noela Hogg, Jillian Holm, Rosalie Holt, Patricia Johnson, Denise Jones, Judith Kellaway, Wilma Lade, Ruth Millikan, Julie Ross, Robin Wilson.

MATRICULATION EXAMINATIO N HONOURS

English Literature—

First Class: Anne Ballantyne, Amelda Craigie, Wilma Lade, Janet Mclvor, Joan Pilking ton, Pamela Ternouth.

Second Class: Rosemary Benjamin, Rhyll Clark, Lucy Gilliam, Gillian Lennox

French—

First Class: Janet Mclvor, Noelle Tredinnick.

Second Class: Jean Blair, Ailsa Brown, Heather Brown, Gillian Davies, Lesley Dunn, Patricia Gordon, Ann Grey, Barbara Koodak, Wilma Lade, Margaret Lancaster, Gillian Lennox, Pamela Ternouth, Vivienne Wajsbrem, Robin Wilson

German—

First Class: Elsbeth Jaissle, Pamela Ternouth

—Jack Whitehead Studio

MARGARET LANCASTER, Dux of the College, 1958 (equal)

Latin—

First Class: Allison Neil, Pamela Ternouth

Second Class: Gillian Davies

Pure Mathematics—

Second Class: Gwenneth Long, Alison Tudor

Calculus and Applied Mathematics

Second Class: Noelle Tredinnick, Alison Tudor. General Mathematics—

Second Class: Margaret Fitzgerald.

British History—

First Class: Anne Ballantyne, Margaret Hagger, Wilma Lade, Janet Mclvor, Vivienne Red man

Second Class: Pamela Gale, Margaret Heard, Kay Holt, Rosalie Holt, Patricia Johnson, Judith Kellaway, Allison Neil, Margaret Ralton, Sonia Reidy, Pamela Riessen, Julie Ross, Ann Tomlinson, Judith Tweddle, Wong Yen Yee.

Modern History—

First Class: Amelda Craigie, Dorothy Davies, Ann Grey, Margaret Lancaster, Allison Neil.

Second Class: Joy Carter, Pamela Coates, Gil lian Davies, Lucy Gilliam, Margaret Heard, Kay Holt, Wilma Lade, Janet Mclvor, Pamela Riessen, Robin Wilson.

Social Studies—

First Class: Ann Grey, Pamela Riessen, Julie Ross

Second Class: Anne Ballantyne, Elizabeth Barnes, Jean Blair, Margot Cant, Ann Carl son, Pamela Coates, Margaret Hagger, Susan Hobbs, Judith Hooper, Margaret Jenkin, Judith Kellaway, Margaret Ralton, Lyn Tabart, Robin Wilson

Economics—

First Class: Elizabeth Barnes, Ailsa Brown, Ann Carlson, Margaret Lancaster, Vivienne Red man, Pamela Riessen, Robin Wilson.

Second Class: Amelda Craigie, Lesley Dunn, Rosalie Holt, Judith Hooper, Margaret Jen kin, Margaret Ralton.

Geography—

Second Class: Barbara Bennett, Ailsa Brown, Lesley Dunn, Lynette Grocke, Edith Hatt, Denise Jones, Sonia Reidy, Julie Ross, Robin Wilson

Biology—

First Class: Jean Blair, Margaret Lancaster, Gwenneth Long.

Second Class: Anne Ballantyne, Margaret Fitz gerald, Ann Galagher, Margaret Hagger, Rosemary Jame, Allison Neil, Margaret Ral ton, Vivienne Redman, Julie Ross, Judith Tweddle.

Physics—

Second Class: Rosemary Jame, Helen Wigley.

Chemistry—

First Class: Gwenneth Long, Noelle Tredinnick.

Second Class: Helen Wildes.

Music, Practical—

First Class: Joy Carter, Rhyll Clark.

Second Class: Clare Johnson, Gillian Lennox, Elizabeth Sampson, Susan Webber

Junior Government Scholarships

The following nine girls were awarded Junior Government Scholarships in the examinations held in December, 1958: Shirley Ashton, Joan Bennett, Jennifer Coates, Janet Curtis, Beverley Garlick, Kaye Harris, Mary McCord, Ngaire Thompson, Helen Watters

Bursaries (Education Department)

Matriculation Bursaries were awarded to: Carol Burford, Jennifer Broadbent, Jillian Dibbs, Pamela Falder, Airdrie Hutton, Pamela Giltinan, Faye Jobling, Sylvia Joyce, Judith Knell, Janice Morgan, Helen Palfreyman, Jill Risstrom, Jenni fer Roberts, Penelope Tilbrook, Faye Williams, Linda Woodroffe.

Leaving Bursaries were awarded to: Heather Axup, Joyce Bingham, Alison Cameron, Wendy Davenport, Lynette Fisher, Jillian Greenwood, Margaret Gunson, Jennifer Heath, Lynne Jack son, Rosemary Lavers, Judith Murray, Margaret Quinton, Marilyn Reardon, Meryll Roberts, Ann Russell, Elizabeth Shaw, Alison Wylie.

—Stuart Tompkins Studio GWENNET H LONG, Dux of the College, 1958 (equal)

Passes

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Passes

Roberts, Jennifer Robertson, Carolyn . Robinson, Meredith . Rosenbaum, Margot Rosengarten, Pauline Rossiter, Helen Saiphatana, Prayoon Sambell, Alison Sandercock, Patricia Seamons, Claire Searle, Sandra Seccombe, Jennifer Slade, Joan . . Smorgon, Sandra Stainsby, Heather Stengierska, Anna Sterling, Leonie Stocks, Susan Taggart, Carol Tandy, Carol Taylor, Lesley Taylor, Gail . . Thompson, Denise Tilbrook, Penelope Uhl, Jeannette Veitch, Wendy Waite, Freule Walsh, Lorraine Ward, Carolyn Watson, Jenifer Watters, Rosemary Wedd, Anne . . Whiting, Carolyn Williams, Faye Williams, Loris Woodroffe, Linda Wortley, Rosslyn Yap, Mary Swee Ho Yeow, Betty Khim Choo

LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION, 1958—Continued.

Partial Passes (two or more subjects)

Angus, Wendy Balaam, Glenise Baron, Evette Bartak, Diana Batrouney, Beverly Blandford, Felicity Blassberg, Margaret Blight, Heather Buchan, Lorraine Byriell, Suzanne Chuang, Choo Ing Clarke, Beverley Cook, Anne . . Cunningham, Jennifer Deague, Diana Ditterich, Anne Duggan, Janiece Edmonston, Tanith Eldridge, Janice Evans, Suzanne Falla, Glenys Fort, Merle Hando, Elizabeth Hensell, Vannese lng, Grace King, Suzanne Lau, Maggie Layh, Angela Lim, Siew Chin Longmuir, Jillian Lord, Glenys . . Mackay, Marnie McLaughlin, Wendy May, Helen Morton, Meryl Nicholls, Lynette Peace, Janice Pond, Jennifer Randell, Jane Renshaw, Josephine Rodger, Judith Smale, Barbara Smith, Cynthia Stephen, Wendy Tan, Kooi Lian Tan, Mun Har Tan, See See . . Thomas, Helen Thompson, Elwyn Thorpe, Jennifer Tinsley, Cheron Turner, Diane Williams, Beverley Yelland, Judith Yen, Noala

Passes

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Englis h Expressio n Mathematic s A Mathematic s B Arithmeti c Geograph y Genera l Scienc e A Genera l Scienc e B Englis h Literatur e Frenc h Germa n Lati n Hist , o f A/asi a an d Pacifi c Musica l Appreciatio n < Commercia l Prin an d Prac Shorthan d an d Typewritin g Domesti c Scienc e Craf t Physica l Educatio n Musi c

Adams, Trevene P P P P P P P p P Adamson, Barbara P P P P P Almond, Glenys P P P P P P p Angus, Afton P P P P P p Atkinson, Lynette P P P P P P p p Axup, Heather P P P P P P P p p Baker, Lynette P P P P p P Ballantyne, Patricia P P P P P P P p p Bamford, Elizabeth . . P P P P P p P Bandt, Roslyn P P P P P p Barlow, Adrienne P P P P p P Barnett, Jennifer P P P P P P P p p Beaumont, Anne P P P P P P P p Beeson, Carolyn P P P P P P P p Bell, Jeanette P P P P p P Bingham, Joyce P P P P P p P Blair, Wendy P P P P p Bodkin, Marylon P P P P P P P P p Bolwell, Joan P P P P P P P P p P Bomphrey, Susan P P P P P P P p Boyd, Leonie P P P P p p Boyle, Marlene P P P P P P P p P Broadbent, Robyn P P P P P P P P i> P Brown, Lois P P P P P P P p Brown, Penelope P P P P P P P P Bruhn, Diana P P P P P P p Brunton, Lorraine P P P P P P p P Burns, Janice P P P P p Byriell, Suzanne P P P P p P Cameron, Alison P P P P P p P Campbell, Jillian P P P P P P P Canham, Susan P P P P P P p Carmichael, Suzanne P P P P P p Carter, Susan P P P P P p Chambers, Carolyn . . P P P P P P p Clark, Nanette P P P P P P p Clemson, Helen P P P P P p P Cochran, Beverley P P P P P p P Cochran, June P P P P P P p Cock, Rosslyn P P P P P P p P Collyer, Nancy P P P p P Comben, Diane P P P P P P p Cooper, Brenda P P P P P P p Cousland, Heather P P P P P p Cowen, Jennifer P P P P p P Crabtree, Joan P P P P p P Creaser, Justine P P P P P p P Creed, Shirley P P P P P p Croydon, Carol P P P P P p Cutts, Sandra P P P P P P p P Davenport, Wendy P P P P P Davey, Gillian P P P P p P Davies, Anita P P P P p Davies, Suzanne P P P P P P P p p Davies, Wanda P P P P P P P Day, Patricia P P P P P p :: p

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Diprose, Gwenyth P p Dodd, Kaye P Dortheimer, Joan P Douglas, Barbara P p Drew, Rosalind P Duke, Barbara P p Edwards, Lorraine P Esler, Lynn P Eldridge, Janice P p pFinch, Patricia P p Fisher, Lynette P Fookes, Kay P Forrest, Kerry P p Gairns, Leonie P p Gardiner, Jill P Gare, Desley P p Gaunt, Macyll P Gibbins, Marcia P Gilliam, Elizabeth P Glasgow, Robyn P Gotch, Barbara P p Gottlieb, Lana P p Gray, Marion P p p Greenwood, Jillian P p p Greig, Barbara P Griffith, Gael P Grundy, Joan P p Gunson, Margaret P p Guss, Hannah P Guymer, Clare P p Hall, Susan P p Hamilton, Betty P p Hardie, Neroli P Hargreaves, Dianne P Harris, Carol P p Harris, Jennifer P Harris, Pamela P Heath, Jennifer P p Henderson, Barbara P Henry, Lesley P Henry, Margaret P Herdman, Glenys P Hewitt, Valerie P p Hicks, Jennifer P Higginbottom,Margaret P p Hill, Judith P p Hobbs, Kay P p Hodges, Leonie P p Hodgins, Lynette P Holden, Dawn P p Hole, Esther P Holmes, Cherryl P Holmes, Janice P p Holt, Lesley P p Hopcraft, Lea P p

, 1958—Continued.

Arithmeti c Geograph y Genera l Scienc e A Genera l Scienc e B Englis h Literatur e Frenc h Germa n Lati n Hist , o f A/asi a an d Pacifi c Musica l Appreciatio n < Commercia l Prill , an d Prac . Shorthan d an d Typewritin g Domesti c Scienc e Craf t Physica l Educatio n Musi c

P P p P P P P p P P P P P p P P P P P P p P P P p P P P P P p P P P P P p P P P p P P P P p P P P P p P P P P p P P P P p P P P P P P p P P P P P p P P P p P P P P P p P P P P P p P P P P P p P P P P* P p P P P P p P P P P P p P P P P P P p P P P p P P P P P P p P P P P p P P P P P P p P P P* P P P P P P P P p P P P P P p P P P P p P P P ... . P P p P P P ... . P p P P 1 P P P p P P P P p P P P P P P P P p P P P p P P P P P p P P P P P p P P p P P P P p P P P* P P p P P P* P P p P P P P P p P P P p P P P p P P P P p P P p* P p P P P P P p P P P P P p P P P p P P P P P p P P P p P P P* P p P P P P p P P P P P P p P P P P ; . .

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1958—Continued.

Englis h Expressio n Mathematic s A Mathematic s B Arithmeti c Geograph y Genera l Scienc e A Genera l Scienc e B Englis h Literatur e Frenc h Germa n Lati n Hist , o f A/asi a an d Pacifi c Musica l Appreciatio n <H Commercia l Prin an d Prac Shorthan d an d Typewritin g Domesti c Scienc e "rt Of* Physica l Educatio n Musi c

Passes

Hore, Sandra P P P P P P P P Hunt, Rae P P P P P P P P Isaacson, Babette P P P P P P P Jackson, Lynne P P P P P P P P Jeffery, Ann P P P P P P P Johnstone, Wendy . . P P P P P P P Jones, Anntonette P P P P P P Jones, Pamela P P P P P P P P Kellaway, Heather . . P P P P P P P Kemp, Jocelyn P P P P P P P p * Kennedy, Beverley . . P P P P P P P P Kennett, Suzanne P P P P P P P Kent, Coral P P P P P P P P Kierson, Carole P P P P P P P King, Terrie P P P P P P P P* Knee, Elizabeth P P P P P P Langford, Jacqueline P P P P P P P p * Latham, Margaret P P P P P P P Lavers, Rosemary P P P P P P P Lawrence, Barbara . . P P P P P P P P Lawson, Anne P P P P P P Leyshon, Barbara P P P P P P P* Liddelow, Eden P P P P P P P Little, Joan P P P P P P Loh, Phaik Thau P P P P P P Looney, Catherine P P P P P P P P Lord, Glenys P P P P P Lormer, Meredith P P P P P P P P Love, Solway P P P P P P Lowry, Helen P P P P P McAfee, Helen P P P P P P McCloskey, Barbara . . P P P P P P P McCloskey, Jean P P P P P P P Macdonald, Judith . . P P P P P P P McDougall, Carole P P P P P P P McGibbony, Helen P P P P P P P* Mackenzie, Vera P P P P P P P Maddison, Christine . . P P P P P P P P* Mahemoff, Anita P P P P May, Carol P P P P P P P May, Helen P t> P P P Pr Miller, Meredith P P P P P P P Milne, Alison P P P P P P P P P Moody, Gabrielle P P P P P P P P Morrison, Dianne P P P P P P P P P Murray, Judith P P P P P P . . P P* Nairn, Kay P P P P P . . P p * Neilson, Valerie P P P P P P P Oakes, Beverley P P P P P P P P Oldmeadow, Heather P P P P P P Palfrey, Janice P P P P P P P Parker, Yvonne P P P P P P P Petfield, Joy P P P P P P Phillips, Shona P P P P P P Pitman, Gaynor P P P P P P Prichard, Elisabeth . . P P P P P P P P

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INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION,

Passes Williams, Loris Wilms, Carol Wilson, Faye . . Wilson, Rae . . Winston, Diane Worner, Julia Wright, Suzanne Wylie, Alison Yeo, Helen Young, Helen Zacher, Wendy

Partial Passes (4 or more subjects)

Beckett, Joan Brady, Jocelyn Broadbent, Gave Brown, Pamela Croxford, Jennifer Dalley, Elizabeth Doolan, Margaret Driver, Valerie Eyval, Margaret Figgins, Kathleen Fink, Regina . . Gibbins, Jocelyn Gibson, Ann . . Green, Gloria Grocke, Bronwyn Healing, Angela Hillis, Sue Hulme, Susan Irvine, Beverley Keegel, Gretel Leathern, Valma Lees, Diana . . Martin, Helen Martin, Marilyn Neville, Ann . . Osborn, Margaret Patsoyannis, Valerie Pinne, Jillian Porter, Dianne Roberts, Joy Rosenberg, Pamela Seller, Kathrine Sharp, Lynette Shea, Valerie . . Smorgon, Vicki Taylor, Jill Thomson, Wendy Triplett, Diane Tully, Elizabeth Twiss, June .. Whitehead, Margaret p Previously passed. * Plain Needlework

Old Collegians' Examination Results, 1958

Barbara Armstrong (Arts): Passed English II, Modern History, Polit. Philos.

Helen Arnel (Social Studies): Honours Social Biology, Social Organ. A. Passed Social Work I, Psychol. I.

Joan Ashton (Music): Honours Mus Lit and Mat'ls II.

Felicity Bartak (Arts): Passed Psychol. I.

Diane Beattie (Law): Passed Introd to Legal Methods, Legal History, British History, Modern English.

Jill Bendall (Arts); Passed Latin III, Philos. I, Geography.

Mary Bickart (Music) : Honours Pianoforte II, Singing I, Sight Reading and Ear Training I, Music A, Harm, and C'point II.

Pamela Bowyer (Phys. Ed.): Passed Anat. and Physiol. Basis of Phys. Ed. Ill, Preventive Work, Play and Recreation, Organ, and Admin, of Phys. Ed., Modern Problems in Educ., Practical Exercises II, Teaching Practice and Observation II

Mary Brevitt (Arts): Honours Eng. Lang, and Lit I, Ant Hist I Passed Latin I, Philos I

Glenys Bull (Science): Honours Gen Bact Passed Chem II.B., Physiol, and Biochem. I.

Joan Cathcart (Arts): Honours British History, Gen. Hist. I, Gen. Hist. II. Passed English II.

Mary Chan (Medicine): Passed Med. Jurisp.

Patricia Clarke (Arts) : Honours Eng. Lang, and Lit. I, British History. Passed French I, Philos. I.

Margaret Condon (Arts): Passed French I, English I, British History, Geol. I.B.

Gillian Cook (Arts and Social Studies): Passed Social Work III, Social Organ. B.

Elizabeth Cowan (Music): Honours Pianoforte III, Singing II, Vocal Polyph and Fugue Passed Accompanying, Mus. Lit. and Mat'ls. I, Music B, English Diction.

Loris Crosby (Arts): Passed French II, English II, Modern History.

Shahna Day (nee Zettl) (Arts): Passed Polit Philos Graduated B.A

Jennifer Deacon (Medicine): Honours Micro biol. and Epidem. Passed Pathology.

Janice de Lacy (Arts): Passed French II, Aust Hist., Phil I

Betty Derrick (Social Studies): Passed Social Work II

Gillian Dixcn (B.A.): Honours History and Principles of Educ., Methods of Teaching, Practi cal Teaching. Passed Comparative Educ., Educ. Psychology. Graduated B.Ed.

Paddy Dixson (Music): Honours Accompany ing, Vocal Polyph. and Fugue, Harm, and C'point.

IV Passed Orchestration I, Music B, Mus Lit and Mat'ls. I.

Elizabeth Duncan (Arts and Social Studies): Passed Aust. Hist., Social Work II.

Jane Elton (Music): Honours Pianoforte III, Singing II, Accompanying, Vocal Polyph. and Fugue, Music and Movement, Music B Passed Mus. Lit. and Mat'ls. I, English Diction.

Monica Essex (nee Wood) (Arts): Passed Polit. Philos.

Janice Ford (Arts): Passed French I, Eng. Lang, and Lit I, British History, Philos I

Mary Gay (Arts): Passed French I, English I, British History, Philos I

Louise Gault (Arts and Social Studies): Passed Part II F.E., School of History

June Gild (Law): Passed Introd. to Legal Methods, Legal History, Psychol I

Patricia Gray (Law): Honours Dom. Relat. Passed Jurispru., Const. Law II, Priv. Int. Law, Law Rel to Exs and Trustees, Taxation Gradu ated Bachelor of Laws.

Anne Grunden (Arts and Social Studies): Passed Ethics

Frances Gunn (nee McCarthy) (Music): Passed Method of Teaching, Prac. Teaching.

Margaret Hadley (Arts): Passed Philos. I.

Rhonda Harris (Music): Honours Pianoforte II, Singing I. Passed Sight Reading and Ear Training I, Harmony and C'point II

Patricia Harrison (Arts): Passed French I, Eng lish I, British History, Geol. I.B.

Dalys Hearn (Arts): Passed English I.

Margaret Hoggart (Arts): Honours Eng Lang, and Lit. I, British History. Passed German I, Philos. I.

Valerie Holm (Arts): Judith Hope (Science): Honours Chem II.A., Physics II.

Margaret Horwill (Science): Passed Physics II, Pure Maths II.A

Rosalind Johns (Arts): Passed French II, Eng lish II, Fine Arts A

Cheryl Johnson (Law): Passed Introd. Legal Meth., British History, Pol Science A

Maris Johnson (Arts): Passed English III, Amer. Hist., Philos. I. Graduated B.A.

Mary Johnston (Arts and Social Studies): Honours Psychol., Social Biology. Passed French I.A., Philos I

Alwyn Jones (Music): Honours Special Study. Passed Chief Prac. Study IV., Second Prac. Study IV., Method of Teaching II, Orchestration II, Mus Lit and Mat'ls II, Elem Acoustics

Rita Kornan (Arts and Social Studies): Passed French I.A, Philos. I, Psychol. I, Social Biology.

Alison Laird (Law): Honours Introd. to Legal Methods, Psychol. I. Passed Legal History, British History.

Ainslie Lamb (Law): Passed Inter Rel

Deborah Lambert (B.Sc.): Honours Virology Passed Microbiology, Biochem. II.

Pauline Learner (Arts and Social Studies): Honours Social Biology. Passed French I.A, Philos. I, Psychol. I.

Catherine Lee (Phys. Ed.): Passed Anat. and Physiol. Basis of P.E. II, Preventive Work, Play and Recreation, Organ, and Admin, of Phys Educ., Modern Problems in Educ., Practical Exercises II, Teaching Practice and Observ. II.

Amy Ling (Arts): Passed French I.A, Philos. I, Psychol. I, Geol. I.B.

Loloma Linggood (Commerce) : Honours Ac county. II.B, Econ. Hist. II, Pub. Finance.

Gwenda Macdonald (nee Jacobs) (Commerce): Honours Pure Maths. I. Passed Theory of Stat. I.

Maree McDonald (Science): Passed Physics I.

Pauline Morgan (Science) : Honours Chem. II.B, Physiol, and Bioch. I, Gen. Bact.

Margaret Mott (Arts): Passed English I, French I.A.

Patricia Muirden (Music) : Honours Chief Prac Study II. Passed Second Prac. Study II, Sight Reading and Ear Training I, Music A, Harmony and C'point II

Joy Muller (Arts): Honours British History. Passed French I, Modern English, Geol. I.B.

Jennifer Murphy (Arts): Honours French II, Eng. Lang. II. Passed Fr. Lang, and Lit. I.

Anne Neil (Arts and Social Studies): Passed Social Work III, Psychopath.

Florence Newbound (Arts): Passed French III.

Katherine Nicholls (Science): Honours Gen. Bact. Passed Chem. II.B, Physiol, and Bioch. I.

Patsy Pederick (Arts and Social Studies): Honours Social Organ A, Psychol II.A Passed Social Work I, Polit. Philos.

Jane Pincus (Vet Science): Passed Botany I, Chem. I.B, Physics I, Zool. I.

Helen Pyke (Arts): Honours Eng. Lang, and Lit. I, British History. Passed French I.A, Philos. I.

Margery Rae (Science) : Honours Chem I.A, Physics I, Pure Math I Passed Zool I

Judith Ralston (Arts) : Passed French I, Eng lish I, British History, Geol. I.B.

Barbara Rautman (Arts): Passed Modern Hist., Polit Phil

Margaret Roberts (Arts): Passed French II, Philos I

Sally Segal (nee Barr) (Arts and Social Studies): Passed Philos I, Psychol I, Social Biol.

Elizabeth Shiffron (Arts): Passed Modern History

Dorothy Simon (Commerce): Passed Com Law II, Econ Hist II, Ind Relat

Evelyn Snow (Arts and Social Studies): Passed Social Work I, Social Biol., Social Organ. A, Psychol II.A

Dawn Sorenson (Commerce): Passed Econ Geog. II, Ind. Admin., Marketing.

Patricia Stubbings (Arts) : Passed French II, English II, Geography.

Stephanie Tasker (Medicine): Passed Chem., Phys., Biol.

Rosalind Terry (Science): Passed Chem. I.A, Gen. Maths., Physics I, Zool. I.

Helen Tregear (Commerce): Passed Econ Hist. I, Econ. B., Stat. Method, Econ. Geog. II.

Betty Tsiang (Dental Science): Passed Dent, and Oral Path., Oral Surgery, Cons. Dent. Ill, Dent Prosth IV, Anaesthetics, Exodontics and Local Anyl. Tech. Graduated B.D.Sc.

Elaine Walsh (Commerce): Honours Econ. Hist. I, Econ. B., Stat. Method. Passed Com. Law I.

Margaret Walters (Arts): Honours Part I F.E., Combined Course, History and English Lit.

Jean Watters (Arts) : Passed French I.A, Eng lish I, British History, Geol. I.B.

Judith Webb (Arts): Passed Modern History.

Elizabeth Webster (Phys Ed.): Passed Anat and Physiol. Basis of P.E. II, Preventive Work, Play and Recreation, Org3n and Admin, of Phys. Educ., Mod. Problem in Educ., Practical Exercises II, Teaching Practice and Observ. II.

Jean Webster (Arts): Honours Fr. Lang, and Lit. II. Passed Russian III.

Rosslyn Webster (Arts): Passed Ethics, Psychol I

Joan Weetman (Social Studies) : Honours Social Work I Passed Social Organ A, Stat Method., Econ. B.

Beryl Wild (Medicine) : Passed Pharmacy, Pathology, Microbiol, and Epidemiology

Helen Williams (Medicine): Passed Division I.A.

Jeanne Wilson (Medicine): Passed Anatomy, Physiol., Biochem., Pharmacy.

Jean Woodfull (Phys Ed.): Passed Play and Recreation, Practical Exercises II, Teaching Prac tice and Observation II

Current Corner

Dr. Billy Graham

On a memorable Sunday afternoon in March, the West Melbourne Stadium was packed to capacity for the opening of the Billy Graham Crusade Although it was raining, hundreds who were unable to gain admittance to the Stadium stood outside waiting hopefully for Dr. Graham who went out and spoke to them

The previous afternoon over 1400 choir members packed into the Collins Street Baptist Church for a choir rehearsal before going to the Stadium for the dedication service. The Stadium was chosen because it was the largest building available in Melbourne An annexe was erected which gave a total of over 17,000 seats. The ser vice was shown in the annexe by means of close circuit television.

Hanging over the large platform of the Stadium was a banner which read, "Jesus said, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life.'—John 14: 6." The choir, all wearing white shirts or blouses, were seated on the platform. The preacher's rostrum projected out from the centre of the platform and was surrounded by shrubs and flowers.

Everyone waited eagerly for the service to be gin. The Chairman of the Victorian Crusade Committee, Dr. S. Barton Babbage, opened with a brief prayer, and welcome to the team and then the Crusade's musical director, Cliff Barrows, an nounced the first hymn, "Love Divine all Loves Excelling." The congregation stood while the second hymn, "All Hail the Power of Jesu's Name," was sung and while Rev Joseph Blinco read the Scripture verses. The Moderator of the Presbyterian Assembly led the congregation in prayer. Unannounced, George Beverly Shea sang "Ivory Palaces."

Dr. Babbage then introduced Sir Edmund Herring, Lieutenant-Governor and Chief Justice of Victoria, the Chairman of the Crusade General Committee, who welcomed the team on behalf of Victoria and explained that Dr Graham had come at the invitation of the Protestant Churches of Australia.

Dr. Graham was enthusiastically greeted as he stepped forward to acknowledge the words of welcome.

"W e have fallen in love with Australia and some of the team are talking of living in Aus tralia they like it so much," he declared He ex plained that they had come "with the message of the redemptive work of the Lord Jesus Christ on the Cross of Calvary." Dr Graham stated that "this was the largest opening day crowd we have ever seen."

The choir then joined Beverly Shea in singing, "How Great Thou Art." Mr. Alfred E. Coombe, the Chairman of the Finance Committee, told us that, although none of the team's expenses were

paid by Australia, the cost of the Crusade would be £56,000. (As a result of seeking new locations this figure was later raised.)

After Dr. Graham had delivered his inspiring message and those who responded had gone to the counselling rooms, Dr. A. H. Wood, Presi dent-General of the Methodist Church, expressed the emotion so many Christians experienced at this response in his closing prayer.

The meetings were drawing such crowds that they were held at the Music Bowl and at the Showgrounds after the first week During the services many recordings were made and many of the services were filmed and televised for use in Australia and America through the courtesy of GTV9.

Dr. Graham held three Young People's nights when his message was particularly inspiring to teenagers. He chose different subjects for each night, and, although rushed for time, he de livered many soul-searching messages to the public.

Dr. Graham was interviewed by the panel of "Meet the Press" during his stay here, and also spoke to the people through television one Satur day evening.

The Crusade Choir had a meeting in the Inde pendent Church on a Friday night where they recorded the favourite hymns. There they enjoyed a wonderful evening of joyful singing and fellow ship together and were able to express a welcome to Beverly Shea's wife and two children. Before the closing prayer Beverly Shea and Cliff Bar rows sang a duet to us which finished a wonderful evening for all.

It was a thrilling experience to see the 140,000 people who came to hear Dr. Graham's last mes sage to us and we will always remember it as a memorable occasion

Now that Dr. Graham has moved on, he goes with the prayers of many thousands that he may continue spreading the gospel to the world.

—Jillian Campbell, S.V.c, 15i yrs., Krome.

The Changing of the Form Names

I searched the school—but all in vain— I could not find Pass VI again. Then it quickly came to me That there had been some treachery. I've searched the place for the Lower Threes; Oh where, oh where have they gone—please?

Now some kind person's aided me— The matter's plain as plain can be. They've changed the names for every grade, And consternation this has made.

—Eril Siggins, S.V.c, 15 yrs., Berry.

Not For General Exhibition

On a memorable Friday in First Term the all star production, "Robin Hood," was performed in the Assembly Hall In spite of the battles and the villain, this play was quite suitable for General Exhibition—but my conscience prompts me to en lighten those who saw the play about Certain Things which did not appear before the public

Do you know, for instance, what was used to reinforce Friar Tuck's "waist"? On second thoughts, that is not for General Exhibition— sorry!

But had you heard about the archery practices in the Hall? These were regularly held, with every rehearsal, and it was (accidentally) discovered that it is possible to shoot an arrow from one side of the stage, and have it come to rest out side a dressing-room, downstairs, on the other side! (It is suggested that such practices should not become too popular amongst students.)

A problem was to find a horse among the members of the Dramatic Society. A very suitable girl was discovered, and her "noises off" were admirable. One never knows where talents (or horses) lie, until one investigates!

You should know, too, about the trials and tribulations undergone during rehearsals. Knuckles, elbows and tummies were indiscriminately hacked and poked at, until our fighting technique im proved. (What we suffered to provide entertain ment! . . . and nobody gave us a single expression of sympathy—let alone First Aid!)

Did you know that six swords were destroyed during rehearsals, on account of the excess enthusiasm of the cast? If anyone wants a sword the Dramatic Society will be only too happy to provide one or two—or even nine or ten, if you wanted to stage a Rebellion, or an Insurrection.

There are many other things you should know —how Marian's slapping of Prince John's face was co-ordinated with the appropriate noise made by the sound effects' manager-—how fifteen or so girls were dressed, made up, bearded and fed in less than half an hour—what happened when swords broke in the heat of battle rehearsals, and hurtled gracefully into the orchestra pit—and many other back-stage facts

The paying customers enjoyed the play as they saw it—refined and approved for General Exhi bition but how much more did the Dramatis Personae enjoy "Robin Hood," both as you saw it, and with the Rip-Roaring Rehearsals, and Dressing-room Dilemmas—all Strictly Not for General Exhibition!

—Gillian Davies, Hon. VI.a, 17 yrs., Krome.

Dizzy

(With apologies to A. A. Milne.)

I'm going to the tuckshop, it's just before the bell.

I hope the people serving have something left to sell.

They won't have any pasties, they won't have any pies,

And if they have a sandwich it will be a surprise,

BUT

In and out And in and out And in and out I go— In and out the wire maze, The wire maze in the tuckshop— In and out And in and out And in and out I go: I think I'll buy an apple or else I'll buy a pear I'm just a flurried customer, Behind another customer Behind another customer (I hope there's some food there)

SO In and out And in and out And in and out and in and out And in and out And in and out I go.

I think I'll buy a biscuit, perhaps I'll buy a bun. I hope I'm served before the bell, I'll really have to run.

At one the maze is useful, holding back the queue, But it really is a nuisance when you come at five to two

BUT

In and out And in and out And in and out I go— In and out the wire maze, The wire maze in the tuckshop— In and out And in and out And in and out I go: I think I'll buy a snowball, I hope there's some thing good, I'm just another schoolgirl who Is following a schoolgirl who Is following a schoolgirl who is looking for some food,

SO

In and out And in and out And in and out and in and out And in and out And in and out I go

—"Crazy Mixed-up Kid," Krome.

Stratford-on-Avon, 23rd April, 1959

Letter from Miss Dwyer:

"To-day is Shakespeare's birthday and I have been fortunate enough to spend it in his birth place so I thought I should like to write and tell you something about the day

"To my mind the outstanding feature was the procession to the house where Shakespeare was born and then to Holy Trinity Church to lay wreaths and flowers on the poet's tomb The pro cession was so truly representative. First came the Mayor in his robes and chain of office, followed by Ambassadors and Representatives of the Over seas Dominions and after them the people of all ages and conditions And what a variety of offer ings! Some carried most costly wreaths or great armfuls of flowers, little children clutched a few wilting primroses or violets, elderly women had nosegays from cottage gardens, even men and boys unabashed carried their blooms It was quite thrilling. The streets were lined with people who had come from the surrounding countryside and there were many Americans and visitors from other lands. Before the procession there had been an unfurling of all National Flags I took a sheaf of daffodils with a card saying, 'A tribute from the Speech and Drama Students of the Methodist Ladies' College, Melbourne, Australia.' Several clergy at the altar rails received the flowers."

Hardy's Casterbridge

Letter from Wendy McGill:

"We've just got back from our Easter holidays, and I've seen Casterbridge—i.e., Dorchester—at last. .. . I managed to see most of the places mentioned in the guide-book that are connected with 'The Mayor of Casterbridge.' In fact, we ate our lunch by the side of the road just near Grey's Bridge, which is the one Michael Hen chard went to when he was depressed. I read most of the book again before we went there, and it was like going back in history actually to walk through the place It's not strictly square now, of course, but it hasn't really grown very much

since the time Hardy wrote about The little vil lages round about are practically unaltered, and most of the avenue of trees surrounding the town is still there—you can see it in the aerial photo "

(Wendy kindly sent a guide-book containing a map of Dorchester On the map she has marked in places mentioned in the novel, and so that those who are interested may study it, the map has been hung up in the Walton Library. The guide-book may also be borrowed in the Library itself.)

Thailand—"The Land of the Free"

The plane touched down at Don Muang (Bang kok airport) and impatiently I waited to disem bark I felt like galloping down the steps, but remembered my dignity just in time. My hosts were waiting at the foot of the steps and their warm smiles made me feel welcome at once The sky was clear and bright, though the air was humid, and I felt almost buoyant as we sped the eighteen miles to Bangkok, the capital city. Through it runs the Chao Phya river which drains the vast alluvial plain of Central Thai land. The tropical climate, hundreds of inter secting streams and rough canals make this plain perfect for rice growing. Rice is served at every table and is the main export The work of nine tenths of the eighteen million people is connected with its production. Other products are coconuts, tobacco, pepper, tin, tungsten, quite an amount of teak from the northern forests, and there are a few vegetable, fruit and opium farms

Harvest was almost completed, so few worked in the small, stubbled and fenceless fields. The sun blazed down on to the buffalo which are used for carting and ploughing All planting, trans planting, reaping and threshing is done by hand according to the two seasons The wet season is from June until October. Many buffaloes stood browsing in the heat. A small, shiny-brown boy slept naked on the back of one mud-blackened beast, both were too weary to move. The yellow of the fields was broken by the green of coconut, palmyra and other native trees surrounding

humble, wooden thatched dwellings. Cone-shaped rice stacks were huddled nearby and all were near a waterway. These are used for irrigation, washing, sewers, sometimes for drinking water, and also as highways for transportation by boat

Disjointed chains of shops and houses lined the road. Except for the building of the well-to-do, these were built on poles to avoid the rising waters of the canals, and were wooden and had thatched roofs. Coca-cola could be bought even at the humblest stores of remote country villages. The owners looked clean and well-fed Thailand has not the starving, nor the extremely rich of India, but the middle class is still very small. The standard of living, however, is higher than in most Asian countries. Soon we came to the high mod ern buildings of the main city streets. All spaces seemed to be filled with rows of single roomed shops, wall to wall and replicas of each other. In slum areas these look tumble-down, are crammed with wares and serve as homes for their owners.

Modern cars (concentrated in cities), tricycles built to carry two passengers, antiquated trams, bicycles, chrome-plated buses painted with bright colours, formed the conglomeration known as traffic. The rules are few, horn tooting is the drivers' joy and pedestrians are many. School children, often barefooted, were making their way towards home. Thai children are adorable! Their teeth shine white in their round brown faces and many of the younger ones have top knots tied in their blue-black hair. Women passed, wearing long skirts tied at the waist, slim young girls looked smart in Thai cotton skirts, some men and women wore Chinese trousers, and others wore fashionable Western dress. Orange robed Buddhist monks with shaven heads added to the colour and intrigue of the busy streets. They live on charity and are often the village school masters Children are expected to attend school

at five or six years, but this is a fairly recent idea, so not all of the people are educated

In Thailand about three and a half million Buddhists attend eighteen thousand temples, five thousand of which are in Bangkok. These display the unique Thai architectural style The temple of the reclining Buddha contains a Buddha over two hundred feet long and sixty feet high, and there is another almost entirely built of marble The Grand Palace is a magnificent example of Thai architecture and the temple of the emerald Buddha is situated in the same compound The roofs are tall and pointed but high pagodas overshadow them. Stone giants and Chinese statues guard the temple The Palace with its hand-painted walls, profuse ornamentation, and tall pillars is no longer the residence of the Royal household. The last King died there of a bullet wound, rather mysteriously, though most believe he was murdered; and so the King lives with his beautiful wife, four children and hundreds of servants in a new palace. However, the ancient hand-carving on the thrones and pillars of the Grand Palace is irreplaceable. It is still used for State occasions. The country is now governed by a democratic constitution and the people, though proud of their independence, are loyal to their King.

We drove on to 55 Soi Klang, and I saw the beautiful building which was to be my home for four thrilling weeks But first we stopped to watch a soccer match between the students of one of Bangkok's three universities and the military cadets The grandstands were packed with stu dents, and do not think that Thai teenagers are behind us in any way. Tennis, golf, badminton, croquet (bowls are unknown), Thai boxing (the fighters may kick each other) and all forms of racing are popular sports. Gambling is the major pastime of many Among the wealthy, ballroom dancing, calypso, cha cha cha, and rock and

Harvest time. The workers are making sheafs. Roadside view of some of the Grand Palace buildings. A high wall prevents the view of the walls of some.

roll are especially popular as there are many parties New Year is the time for celebration and how the Thais did celebrate!

Once home we were served with tea. Of course there was rice as well as several of the many and varied Thai foods. I tasted each and asked what I had eaten afterwards Sharp tasting foods are necessary to make you hungry in a hot country and so many sauces, and chillies are on every table Bird's-nest soup, shark's fin soup, and sun cooked pork are not unusual dishes. Thai curries I found were delicious and worthy of their re nown However, Thai women are also weight conscious and join with the Americans in slim ming classes.

After a huge tea I watched the youngest boy in the family struggling with his English homework He carried a dictionary in his pocket which proved to be a considerable help to our conversa tion. Then it was time to rest and although I had not slept for 35 hours, excitement kept me awake until I drifted into a happy sleep in the early hours of the morning.

•—Dianne Hofmaier, Hon. VI.a, Tiddeman.

South Australia

Recently I was lucky to be able to spend about two weeks in Adelaide and other parts of South Australia

My family and I stopped at Mt Gambier on the way to Adelaide, and while there, we visited the beautiful crater lakes. Mt. Gambier itself is an extinct volcano, and the four lakes have been formed within the craters of this mount. The famous Blue Lake is almost entirely surrounded by precipitous cliffs 300 feet in height. It has an area of 176 acres, and is more than two miles in circumference. The maximum depth of this lake is believed to be 266 feet. The Leg of Mutton Lake is the smallest, but also the most picturesque of the four, and the remaining two, Brown and Valley Lakes, are separated from each other by a narrow neck of land.

After Mt. Gambier, we passed through Milli cent, Robe and Kingston North of Kingston is the Coorong, a remarkable stretch of salt water from one to two miles wide, running parallel to the coast for a distance of 90 miles

Then we went on to Adelaide, where we spent a number of days, in which we visited the Koala Farm and Zoo, Waterfall Gully, and Morialta Falls

I also went to see M.L.C., Adelaide.

One trip our family made was to Victor Har bour and the Murray Barrages, near Goolwa Victor Harbour is situated on Encounter Bay, with a background of wooded hills, and with Granite Island forming a natural breakwater from the Southern Ocean Granite Island is composed almost entirely of huge granite boulders, and it is connected with Victor Harbour by a half-mile causeway The seaward side of the Island pro vides a magnificent sight as the ocean spray shoots high into the air as the huge waves beat against the rocks

Goolwa is on the Murray River, about eight miles from its mouth. It is noted for the famous Barrages which prevent the flow of salt water up stream, keeping the water of the Murray River fresh.

On our return home we stopped at Naracoorte, to see the caves about seven miles out of the town There are ten caves in the group, but the best known are the Alexandra, Victoria and Big Caves Stalactites and stalagmites of great beauty, but often possessing weird shapes are seen in the electrically lit caves. In the Big Cave, many years ago, the body of an aboriginal w?„s found, how ever, it was later stolen for exhibition abroad.

After this last stop in South Australia, we travelled back to Melbourne after a very enjoy able holiday—the first time I had ever been interstate.

—Barbara Pollard, IV.d, 14 yrs., Cato.

Hiking In Wales

Towards the end of my stay in England, I had one of my most thrilling experiences—hiking. For several weeks, a Melbourne school teacher and I had planned our hike It was all so exciting, looking up maps, planning a route, and where to stay. It was a great moment when we set off, dressed in comfortable walking clothes, and with our knapsacks, on which we proudly dis played an Australian flag, on our backs.

We set out from Chester, not far from the Welsh border, and the first part of our journey was made on various buses. The first night, after climbing a steep hill, we arrived at the Youth Hostel, where we had planned to stay To our great disappointment, we found it closed; so we travelled on and spent the night with a family of typically hospitable Welsh friends

Next morning we awoke early and travelled to Llangollen by bus. From here we set out walking and we were awed by the beauty of the country side. It was autumn. The tints were really gor geous and I have never seen such glorious colour ing anywhere in the world It was not uncommon to see a perfectly gold tree. After walking several miles we hitched a ride in a truck to a typical Welsh village, Cowern, where we felt like foreigners, as everyone spoke Gaelic. We liked walking through the countryside, as this is the only way to absorb the atmosphere of the place. We had our meals on the side of the roads and when we became thirsty, drank from the cold, crystal-clear water which ran down the sides of the mountains in small rills from the melted snows. We got a lift in a car along the Old Wat ling Street, and as it was so straight, the driver, much to our horror, drove at 70 miles per hour He left us at Bettrosy-Coed, a delightful place, and from here we went to the hostel at Capel Curig, set in the heart of Snowdonia Late in the afternoon we climbed a hill, to obtain a good view of Mount Snowden, amongst the snow and cloud

At the hostels it is the custom for everyone to do a chore at night and in the morning. Ours was to peel the potatoes (what fun!) and walk to the next farm, with the aid of torch-light, to get

the milk. But we had a very jolly time at the hostel In the morning we cooked our own break fast, consisting of the small amount of food we had left, for to our disgust, we found the cat had eaten the steak and drunk the milk. After tidying the kitchen we set off again.

From here we passed through very rugged country, most of which we saw from a truck, in which we had a ride. The driver was only too pleased to tell us the history and geography of the country we saw, as were all whom we met. Maybe the Australian flag had a lot to do with it! We passed through Caernarvon, where the famous old castle stands, Bangor, Llandudno to Colwyn Bay, where we climbed a very steep hill and stayed a couple of nights at a lovely hostel overlooking the bay One night, while we were there, was Guy Fawkes' night and we had a grand view of the fireworks.

After this we completed the triangle which we had followed and returned home, after an exciting and interesting experience and cheap holiday.

—Glenys Almond, S.V.b, Fitchett.

"The Beauty of a River"

In many places the Barwon River is very beautiful but the stretch I like best is where it passes an old paper mill which has fallen into disuse.

The desolate mill stands on the higher banks of the river and merges with the smooth rock surface which forms the cliff beneath The walls are partially covered with dark green ivy from which rise gables of mellowed red brick. A tall, slender chimney behind the mill points to the heavens and guards it like a sentinel.

As the Barwon passes this place it changes from a tumbling mountain stream into a broad, placid river Higher up, the river pushes its way through the undergrowth and rushes wildly along. By the mill there are many rocks, large flat one.s, big boulders, other sharp stones likely to move treacherously under one's weight, and small round pebbles clearly visible beneath the running water

Many small waterfalls are formed by the rocks, which slow down the spate of water The river widens and leaves behind the rocky banks and natural bush of many native trees and scrubs interspersed with the bright red hips of the wild roses, feathery grasses and tiny creeping wild flowers.

The river quite changes its character and be comes calm with a smooth, mirror-like surface. Now the surrounding land slopes gently to its edge, and black and white cows feed contentedly in the long, lush grass nearby It flows past a rusted arch and turnstile, which are in the middle of a hawthorn hedge. A low stone wall, which can be climbed by an old-fashioned stile, denotes the boundaries of Queen's Park, the beauty of which is greatly enhanced by the river.

In the park on one side the land slopes quite steeply and reeds grow along the banks. There is a particular spot, shaded by giant gums, which is a favourite swimming place. The Barwon then passes under a narrow iron bridge, and a hill,

covered in dry grass and a few scraggy bushes, hides it from view.

Whether the wild, natural grandeur of the turbulent stream, the waterfalls, and the spray sparkling in the sunlight beside the ancient mill, or the serenity of the green parkland is the more beautiful, I do not know—but I love it all.

—Lynne Jackson, S.V.d, 15 yrs., Berry.

The Taiping Lake Gardens

Taiping, nestled at the foot of the Maxwell Hills, is a small and peaceful town The main at traction is its Lake Gardens. This area was for merly a tin-mining area, where the tin-dredge had scooped out many lakes and had left behind an undulating plain. The Gardens to-day present quite a different picture from that of long ago Old trees flank the roadsides, bending grace fully and dipping their luxuriant foliage into the crystal waters Clumps of bamboos, together with fan-shaped palm trees, grow on the tiny islands and peninsulas. Bougainvillaeas of various colours —red, orange, purple and white—surround the many lakes. These, together with the yellow allamandas, make a vivid splash of colour against the green grass and trees.

Inside the Lake Gardens, small wooden bridges connect the islands, making each part accessible Flowers greet everybody who goes into the garden. Narrow paths wind alongside the lakes Lovelv pink wax-like frangipannis line the paths on one side, whilst water lilies float on the water on the other On the well-trimmed mounds grow begonias which cluster round the foot of the more colourful and conspicuous cannas The vanda-goaquims, beautiful mauve orchids of Malaya, are grown nearby whilst typical vc-rmilion hibiscus grows almost wild amongst the trees

Among the flowers rise the tall and steady flame-of-the-forests covered with a mass of red blossoms at various times of the year. A rivulet runs through the middle of the gardens It is most welcome to tired pedestrians who cool their feet in its icy-cold waters. These tropical gaudy

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—Betty Yeow , H.VI.c , Fitchett

flowers tempt many to pluck some of their blooms, though such a thing is strictly prohibited.

At the back of the lake is a semi-jungle con sisting of trees laden with yellow and purple flowers according to the seasons. A path runs through here, and walking along it, one is not usually surprised to be confronted with some monkeys who make their homes in the trees.

Benches are placed everywhere at suitable and shady places near the water. Across the road are many lawns used mostly by golf-players, especially Europeans.

During the day the Lake Gardens are not visited by anybody, but in the evening they are crowded with people who come to enjoy the cool breeze and get away from the dusty town. Children frolic on the grass whilst their mothers are busily engaged in conversation. Young and old gather here to enjoy the evening's leisure

—Tan Kooi Lian, Hon. VI.c, Krome

The Old Curiosity Shop

One of the features of a trip to Ballarat is a visit to the Old Curiosity Shop, which is situated in the eastern part of Ballarat. The Old Curiosity Shop, or Old Curiosity House as it has come to be known, was the life work of Mr. J. Warwick and his wife, who came from Britain in search of gold in 1855.

Mr. Warwick was a plasterer and bricklayer by trade, and one day formed the idea of making his home into a "Curiosity Shop." Children, bribed with pennies and peanuts, brought to the plasterer all the broken pieces of china they could find, and by means of cement made from local sand, Mr Warwick fixed the china pieces with regard to shape, size and origin, in symmetrical lines along the side walls of the outbuildings. The paths were cemented and filled with cobbles, pebbles and tiles.

The house, which is like a small gabled cot tage, is completely enclosed by a high brick wall on the top of which is cemented broken glass The inside of the brick wall is covered by a mass of handles of all shapes and sizes, the regular lines of which are broken at intervals by rows of inverted teapot spouts. On one side of the wall just near the gate is a great mass of dolls' heads, and on the other side a similar array of spouts and handles, but a different display of dolls' heads, which depict the story of the old woman who lived in the shoe.

One interesting decoration in the garden is that of a number of old white medicine bottles arranged in the form of a rising sun. Another notable display is an old glass bowl, filled with broken scraps of coloured glass, providing an excellent imitation of a jar of mixed toffee.

Only three walls of the house are decorated. One wall is covered with shells, which are ar ranged to form many geometric designs. The greater part of the second wall is composed of straight pieces of colourful glass together with the remains of broken ornaments, and immediately below this is Teapot Alley which consists of an array of teapots of all shapes, sizes and vintages

On the third wall, a display of colourful orna ments, gigantic shells, vases and many smaller shells from various parts of the world, is ar ranged in intricate and beautiful patterns

There are numerous other decorations to be seen in the garden, which has many little paths running through it, each with a raised border Inside the house, the handiwork of Mrs. Warwick can be seen There are curtains, cushions, crochet work, fans made of feathers and many other things.

Mr. Warwick died in 1898 and his wife died three years later So 60 years after the death of Mr. Warwick, the Old Curiosity Shop in Ballarat still remains a feature of beauty and great interest to all who visit it

—Judy Knell, Hon. Vl.d, Fitchett.

Jersey of the Channel Islands

When the English folk were celebrating Whit suntide two years ago, our family paid a visit to relatives who live on Jersey. Our journey to the Channel Islands, in sleeping-bags on the deck of the ferry, proved quite uneventful until, at 5 a.m., it began to rain, and we hastily retired to shelter

Some hours later, when we reached Jersey, the sun was shining brightly on the yachts in the harbour of St. Helier, the port of the island. Incidentally, there are about 13 parishes on the island, and almost everyone has the name of a saint.

We stayed in St Peter, in a typical Jersey 18th century farmhouse. To one side an extension had been built on, for the parents of the couple

Though we were on Jersey for only four days we visited north, south, east and west and a great deal in between There are about six hundred miles of road on the island, which itself is only about ten miles by six, and has a coastline of cliffs or beaches, depending on the direction it faces, but always picturesque.

Perhaps the most interesting beach was St Brelade's. There the sand has set so firmly that cars may be parked on it Just above stands the church, and beside it the little "Fisherman's Chapel." This is an old building, dark, but seem ing to withhold many treasures from the casual visitor. I found some intriguing headstones from graves on the walls, with simple and not-so-simple inscriptions in French and English

Older still than the chapel, was an escape path called a "percage path." It led from the church to the sea, and, as once in the grounds of the church he was safe, a fugitive from the law could go down the path to the water where maybe his friends had a boat in which to row him away.

In the grounds of St. Peter's Church, we found quite a recent grave-stone in memory of three members of the family of Le Couteur, and won dered if they had been very close relations of M.L.C.'s late headmaster

As our hostess w^s going to decorate the church for Whitsun, she asked us to help, and we

willingly agreed The others set off through the lanes, and I was to follow with her and the Alsatian, in the estate van. However, she com pletely forgot, and I had to walk, after all!

At last we had to leave, at eight on a bright sunny morning As we waved goodbye to that hospitable island, crowds of seagulls came out to follow the boat Watching them, I realised what seagulls' "mewing" and "wheeling" really means It was glorious to watch them describing carefree

circles, and to enjoy the wild abandonment and beauty of their flying.

We tried to feed them by holding biscuits out over the side The idea was not new to them, and one by one, they would swoop down to strike or miss It was a magnificent sight, while the wind sang in our ears; the sea was sparkling blue under the bright sun, and all around us was the shrill mewing of the gulls

—Solway Love, S.V.c, 15 yrs., Fitchett

-Rosalie Atkins, 6.a, Fitchett, 10 years

Original Contributions

SENIOR SECTION

Danny

He walked into the silent room, With curtains drawn, a sombre gloom Hung over it

Around the floor were comics scattered: Yesterday his son's feet pattered Here

To-day the child's breath has been stilled; The father's heart with anguish filled. As he thought of happy times, Of fairy stories, nursery rhymes, Which he'd been wont to tell his son Whose cherished life had scarce begun Ere it had ended.

His eye fell on the child's bed Who never more would lay his head On its small pillow.

And on the little desk there lay Things which just the other day Had caused his small son great delight— A sea-shell, snails, balls of string And marbles bright And 011 that desk a school book, open still. At a page his son would never fill. And he remembered how his little boy Had been his parents' pride and joy. No more with their boy's laughter would the house resound, For the child now slept beneath the ground.

Softly the father stole over the floor, Turned the knob, went out of the door —Judith Dubiner, Hon. VI.c, Nevile.

To the Sea

Boundless, relentless, fathomless, cruel, thou rollest!

Never so many moods express'd as those by thee! Beauty from thy depths has sprung in times now past, And touched thy sparkling surface— Yet it could not last.

Thy light-teas'd waves have lost their gleam And take instead the forms of murk and menace: In melancholy mood thy music moans. Never lifeless ere thy surging depths: Yet thou with cruelty will cast out life And deal thy fatal blows with unleashed fury— Crushing, splintering, devastating, wounding . . . Awful is thy majesty, thy power, thy calm: Yet wondrous the treasures thou enfoldest —Pam Giltinan, Hon. Vl.a, 16 yrs., Krome.

Country Atmosphere

Through the poignant morning air

The birds begin to waken In trees, so calm and noble there They'll never be forsaken. The sun ascends her daily throne To gaze upon her kingdom, The flowers open out in glory Till the bees pursue them.

Along the track to Fisher's Creek

A happy young boy races Off, to find new joys and friends In shady, secret places.

The day wears on, the sun is bright, She guards her land and people; Until at dusk, she slowly drifts Far down below the steeple. The birds fly to their stately homes, The flowers close their splendour, A small boy slowly treads the dust Amidst a land of wonder.

As twilight draws across the sky And cloaks the land with darkness, The beauty of the day has changed And motion now seems lifeless.

Into the evening-glow the joy With wistfulness is blended, For some are glad but more are sad That such a day has ended.

—Jan Burns, S.V.f, 17 yrs., Tiddeman.

Caprice

Come with me to the river: The river where the fish jump, Flashing in and out At the dawning of the day; Where the sun's golden rising Is mirrored in the water— Oh, come along with me, And we'll watch the fish at play

We are down by the river. The night arrived before us: All around is black And the water cold still; The moon has hid her silver, And exposed the watchers to The gleaming yellow eyes Of the houses on the hill.

—Claire Seamons, Hon. VI.c, 16 yrs., Fitchett.

Wh y Are The Boarders Late?

(With acknowledgments to W . S. Gilbert.)

When you're dreaming in bed of cold sausage and bread, the previous evening's partaking, The gong comes along, energetically rung to make sure you are speedily waking.

So you crawl out of bed, with sore ankle and head from last night's pillow-fighting and spree, Which was very good fun, 'til a stray Boarder's Bun collected an entering pre

To the bathroom you go, the queue is so slow that you don't reappear for an age

You are late down to prep., get a Saturday det. which requires an essay—a page

Well, the breakfast bell rings, and all troop in for things which are utterly indigest-able.

The sausage you saw, flies in two to the floor, and you chase it right under the table

From eight-thirty to nine; to be ready on time you are in a continuous whirl-pool,

For your room's such a state, that unless by kind fate, you will never be ready for roll-call.

Sure enough! "Late again? You will drive me in sane if you venture to do it once more.

This time I won't mention; next time, a deten tion. This habit I really deplore."

The rest of the day flies too quickly away, leaving vou tired and cross

When you fall into bed, with eyes heavy as lead, you can only tumble and toss

So next time one comes late, will the teacher please wait and consider before her next move? For the life of a boarder is one of disorder, as I have been trying to prove

A Culprit.

The Old Bushman

The soft murmur of voices floats in through the open door. My curiosity aroused I leave my book and step quietly out on to the station-house verandah.

There at the bottom of the steps are two figures, the little one squatting on his heels in imitation of the other's posture The boy's atten tion is held completely, his gaze riveted to the old man's seamed, weatherbeaten face With one hand he chews a piece of bark, the other em phasising his words as he speaks. He is telling of the days when he rode muster with the big droves that travelled hundreds of miles through Central Australia

What scenes those faded grey eyes must have witnessed! The time when they nearly lost a whole mob which stampeded toward a dried-up river in a despairing effort to quench the terrible thirst that grips man and beast alike; the terrible choking sensation in a sandstorm, when all around there is dust, dust, and yet more dust; the un earthly howls from the yellow-eyed dingoes as they patiently circle around him as he lies help less, pinned under his dead horse in the middle of Nowhere

Yet there have been many happy times—the hysterical joy when the rains broke; the cool green of the grass that miraculously appeared on the dry mud flats; the cold tranquil beauty of the stars seen from the warmth of the sleeping bag and the warm camaraderie around the camp fires at night.

All these things the child drinks in eagerly for bushmen have a knack for telling yarns and they like nothing better than an appreciative audience. The child bursts into shrill laughter and the ghost of a smile plays around the old man's mouth, for the humour of a bushman is deliciously dry and yet unobtrusive

How I wish that I could listen too! But I know that it cannot be, for the presence of a woman makes a bushman self-conscious and shy.

So I sadly turn back inside and pick up my book

—Wendy Buchanan, Hon. VI.c, Cato.

Easter Sunday

Resurrection morning, the day which so long ago brought hope and joy into the hearts of Christians, on finding that their Lord had risen from the dead, and lived to reign for ever more, is still a time of rejoicing.

Easter morning this year began with a thick, chilly mist circling itself around the mountain tops, and as I climbed up a hill from my warm tent bed, to the sunrise service being held at the Belgrave Heights Convention, I shivered slightly,

for the swirling grey vapour was damp, a light wind was blowing, and the grass was wet with diamond dew.

Many people had gathered on that happy morning, and after a word of prayer, the moun tain tops soon rang with the joyous tones of people singing—"He lives" echoing over and over again, through the trees, around the dusty roads and into the houses of people, giving them the wonderful message—that Christ had risen

A Bible reading, more singing, a prayer, and then, as if in conjunction with our thoughts, the beginning of new life, the mists slowly rolled away, and in the grey morning air a pale light was discernible in the eastern sky.

All eyes focused in that direction, and quietness reigned while we watched the glory and splendour of a mountain sunrise. The sun was behind a creamy yellow cloud, tinging its edges with gold, and radiating around this were long pearly pink stratus clouds, stretching away into light grey skies until they were lost behind the green foliage of the gum trees that stood all over the moun tains, arms stretched to the sky, as if to wel come the coming day.

As the sun slowly rose higher, clouds changed to deep pink, rose, and finally to a blazing crimson, which together with the now brilliant gold of the sun, bathed the whole mountainside in a strangely beautiful pink glow.

Slowly the long stratus clouds broke up into fluffy little cirrus ones; the crimson changed to orange, pale yellow, white, then those too, gradu ally roiled away beyond the hills until at last only the sun was left, shining brightly in an azure blue sky.

A kookaburra laughed, and the silence was broken. Quietly and reverently the people de scended from the mountain top, holding in their hearts two wonderful experiences; one, that could not be adequately described—a mountain top sun rise; and the other, which they could tell to the whole world—the wonderful news that Christ has risen.

—Lynette Quinton, S.V.e, Berry.

July

Outside my tall and rain-swept window pane

The black and bitter night stares in at me.

Above the evil shapes of cypresses

A yellow moon swings in the troubled sky

Only to faint and pale behind a cloud

That flings itself, like cobwebs, o'er her face, And covers all the pricking stars with gloom A half-blind wind feels thinly through the dark

And, with a sudden scream, it turns and whips The furious drops against the trickling glass, And then subsides

The moon comes out again;

And through the blurry night she contemplates The long cold lines that stab the streaming grass And pock-mark pools. Down empty, glistening streets

Wet foosteps echo hollowly, and die;

The damp wind howls; and dripping cypresses

Crouch like hooded murderers poised to strike

And with a shiver, off I creep to bed To hear the raindrops beating overhead —Eden Liddelow, S. V.e, 15 yrs., Fitchett.

The Magazine Committee never ceases to be amazed at the foresight of our literary for bears concerning their prophetic conception of life at M.L.C The following are examples of their genius:

"Why can't the English learn to speak?"

—English Speaking. "Show me!"

—Teacher collecting homework. "I've grown accustomed to her face."

—Mistress taking detention. "The greatest is —Drbehind." Wood entering Assembly "What are these, so wither'd and so wild in their attire That look not like th' inhabitants o' the earth And yet are of't?"

—Staff matches. "As two spent swimmers that do cling together And choke their art."

—Life-saving. "Take any shape but that and my firm nerves Shall never tremble."

—Sinner on sighting mistress. "For mischiefs manifold and sorceries terrible." —Science Labs. "Hell is empty And all the devils are here."

—Mistress on first day of term.

"You get the pick of the news and it costs you never a pin."

—Assembly

"Fast do I grow old and out of strength."

—Matric. after Sport lesson.

—J.T., J.H., R.W., J.M., M.S.

A City by Night

The lights took me by surprise. It was dark, so dark that the swollen curve of the mountain could barely be distinguished from the sky above it, and only by the lapping of waves on the shore could the presence of the water be detected On the caressing warmth of the air floated the mingled scents of briny seaweeds and the resin of whispering pine trees, stirring to the slightest breeze And then the lights, flashing on simul taneously, quickened the scene as a splash of colour from the artist's brush enlivens a sombre portrait. They trailed white across the still black water, ivory on ebony; they outlined the long arm of the coast enfolding the bay. Behind me, rising in a sky powdered with stars, the moon's great globe etched against its gold the grotesque black shape of a stunted tree. The lights hung in a curve around the shore: a diamond necklace on the throat of some dusky queen; a scintillating jewel on its setting of black velvet; a city by night.

—Elaine McConkey, Hon. VI.a, 16 yrs., Krome.

And Then There Was Light

As I stood And looked out Far beyond this mortal world I saw—

A mightier Being Than ever eye beheld. All-powerful, all-seeing Past, present and that to come; Who holds in His hands The destinies of all that tread this earth; Who formed the mighty marvels We wonder at We, mere mortals, Who are we To wonder how, or when, or where Or by Whose hand These things were done? Who are we To deem ourselves As greater than another, When One has made us all?

He gave His blessed Son to us In human form, Of human clay, To light the Way for all to see But He was despised, rejected, Finally to suffer agony Upon the Cross. Yet by His Cross We are saved;

By His undying love for all mankind; By His suffering, And final triumph We are saved And yet may see The glory of His Kingdom If we will but believe.

—Hon. VI.c, Krome.

Dawn

Fringes the ferns with sparkling whiteness— Encrusts the grass with a crystal edge, Touches the tree-trunks with silver brightness— Frost whitens the sparrows' nest in the hedge,

Then dew-diamonds tip the leaves of the trees, And the sparrow starts chirping his song, The flowers awake and attract the bees— The day will be sunny and warm and long.

-—Jennifer Stevens, IV.g, 14 yrs., Krome.

Madame Eveski

Encouraged by the recent success of one of my friends, I am taking the opportunity offered by the Magazine of making a rather interesting statement, which I hope will not unduly startle the community.

I am a Venusian. You will doubtless be full of questions, one of the foremost of which will surely be: "What is life like on Venus?" I will explain to the best of my ability.

The average Venusian person is considered to be born with the maximum intelligence, which gradually diminishes. Hence, at a very early age he is taught the most complicated mathematical and scientific theories, which he, if young enough can absorb quickly The complete education of a Venusian takes from three to five years, after which time he devotes himself entirely to the furthering of scientific knowledge. By the age of ten, he has usually lost most of his creative or inventive ability, and turns to jobs requiring less concentration—usually teaching, or operating one of the many machines which make life on Venus possible At twenty, the Venusian is con sidered altogether too old for work, and is allowed to marry. The unmatrimonially inclined either become senile delinquents and a menace to the community, or, if more adventurous, set out for another planet. Most of us die around twenty-five, because we have no form of recrea tion on Venus—no sports, music, art or even literature of any sort. The old people are usually driven insane from sheer boredom.

"But how did you get here?" you will ask.

I made the journey in my spaceship "Bobba Bout Cwic." Venusian spaceships are shaped rather like Earthian surf boards ,and are used to ride wireless waves. The wave which I rode on B.B.C. was, of course, an advertisement wave, as no others are universally broadcast

"Are there other Venusians in the school?" you will want to know.

Venusians being similar in appearance to Earthians, I can only go by what I have ob served. The Venusian wardrobe consists solely of a white petticoat for the summer, and a long white woollen garment—rather like the Earthian scarf, but about three times as long, for the winter. The difficulty Miss Kellaway and the Pre fects have found in trying to rid some school girls of these garments, to my way of thinking, speaks for itself.

It is interesting to note that some Venusian sayings have passed into common Earthian usage, A typical example is: "d< lOOc!"'' " (trans.: "Your school days are the happiest days of your life") which is obviously absolutely illogical when applied to education in the Earthian environment On Venus, however, the tenderer your years, the more ability, popularity and fame you enjoy.

"How long have you been here?" you may enquire.

This is my sixth year I came straight to M.L.C., and enrolled myself with my own age group. I found it quite easy to mix with Earthians, but missed the dry dullness of humour which is a characteristic of all Venusians—(hence this article).

Unfortunately, with the advent of television and the consequent rapid decline of the radio, there are less and less wireless waves to tempt the adventurous spirits of the old Venusians I fear that Venusians on earth are a doomed race.

Uc/i> Fitchett.

Sight

Of all our human faculties

The most useful and precious is The sense of sight.

To see a rainbow's colours gay, Or sunset on a lonely bay, The dancing dust in a sunlight ray, Is proof that God has made the day A cloud high-flying in the sky, Or fields of bright green growing rye, A tall tree swaying regally— Without the sight of them I'd die Dead leaves, fluttering in the breeze, Or raging and tempestuous seas, Birds flying to their sheltering trees, Are sights our human hearts to please

Children in their mothers' arms, Or in the valleys, tiny farms.

A book to read a tired mind calms, Oh! seeing things soothes many qualms. So, therefore, Lord, if e'er my sight Should change the daylight into night, Then let me die.

—Rosemary Lavers, S.V.d, Cato

Midnight

The velvet cloak of blackest midnight Is spangled with a million fires, When arrayed in all her splendour, Night, like this, herself attires.

Midnight is the hour of silence— Everything is laid to rest.

Midnight's angels guard the creatures, Lulled to sleep on Night-time's breast. Midnight is the hour of magic— When witches on their broomsticks fly To the place where, over cauldrons, They, ghastly, wicked curses cry. . . .

But I love mysterious night-time The beauty of those quiet hours, When breezes from the hills float down Laden with the scents of flowers.

—Clare Guymer, S. V.d, 15 yrs., Cato.

Dead Gum

It stood there; white and gaunt against the sky. A spectre Just a shell of what had been A living thing. But then it seemed to try To free itself from Earth's compelling yoke, Its dead arms up into the heavens grope And claw—and reach with all their might— A spectre reaching out for things unseen. Deserted, desperate, but still with hope Of freedom from this Earth that held it tight

—Kerry Forrest, S.V.c, 15 yrs., Krome

Atom—

A scientist found an atom; He could not see it; He could not hear it; He could not scent it; He could not taste it; He glimpsed therein, and found hope, He delved within, and found destruction; n

There are many atoms ??

—Elizabeth Ferguson, Hon. VI.c, Fitchett.

Evening

The sun disappeared over the rim of the darken ing sky

As children dawdled home, tracing idle patterns in the air, with their fists. A little in the distance, purple mountains rise high, Their silvery peaks shrouded by chilled mists; Cowbells tinkle slowly in the clear, calm air, As cattle wander homeward in a lazy torpor. Down in the village square, myriads of dancing lights gleam

The villagers prepare for the night, and all noise ceases soon. While doors close, and the village settles down to dream. While high above in a black sea studded with stars, Swims a frozen moon

—Barbara Henderson, S.V.e.

The Library

An occasional shuffle, the squeak of a chair, Then the rush of a tram breaks the somnolent air.

There's a murmur, suppressed, then renewed con centration, Till attention's distracted by gesticulation From someone who wishes to borrow a pen It is given, and quickly she starts work again.

This place is for those who are blessed with a spare, Are allowed relaxation with never a care But the homework to do, and that sketch to be drawn, The assignment that has to be in on the morn

Here the longing to talk's a contagious disease That is firmly rebuked with a "Quiet, girls, please!"

And the quietest talking is quickly diminished, As the numerous girls race to get their work finished.

-—Suzanne Davies, S.V.d, 15 yrs., Fitchett

MIDDLE SECTION

The Cat and the Moon

The cat wailed; Its quivering cry Rang out upon the night Gleaming green eyes Shone stark in the light As it went by. Sleek black fur In the moonlight shimmered; The small black nose And long whiskers quivered And once again that lonely howl —The cat was on the prowl. The cold crisp air And pale moonlight: The cat's blood raced And tingled and with delight; It smelled the familiar smells Of the still dark night. And once again that Mournful cry, that wail Rang out upon the quiet air; A faint wind stirred The grass, but turned not The cat's sleek hair.

—Alison Burnell, IH.b, 13 yrs., Krome

A Morality Play in Verse

Characters: Everyman, Beauty, Knowledge, Treasure.

(Everyman wishes to reap his corn and says to his friend. Beauty):

Everyman: Gentle friend, I have stood by you Often and done my duty Now night and day must I work through To reap the corn, help me, dear Beauty!

Beauty: Everyman, you call me in your plight To cut a ripened meadow? I cannot brown my skin so white!

My answer to your question: No (Everyman goes to Treasure.)

Everyman:

Where be you, Treasure? Thou, found by an ancestor long flown, Though you be here to cause me pleasure, Help me to reap my field of corn long sown.

Treasure: Everyman, you have pleased my vanity with many a fitting remark, I would help you if I could, but From my padlocked chest I cannot embark To help your golden meadow to cut. (Everyman then seeks his friend, Knowledge, and begs for advice.)

Everyman: My Knowledge, tell me why Beauty and Treasure their aid will not yield. My heart is heavy, I cannot forbear a sigh, For ripe and high stands my waiting field.

Knowledge: Trust not to Beauty and Treasure, My advice shall I tell They lie there only for pleasure: Do it yourself, if you want it done well.

—Irene Falkenstein, III.c, 13 yrs., Berry.

Yachts

Of all the craft that sail the sea, I think the yacht the best, As its bows cut through the water And it glides from crest to crest. And as I watch the wind-filled sail Gliding o'er the sea, I wish the girl that sails her Would change her place with me And as the yacht sails out of sight Of watchers on the shore, I just sit down to think about The beauty that I saw. Oh, how I wish I had a yacht, That a-sailing I might go, And not have to sail the sea of dreams In the phantom yacht I know.

—Margaret Pascoe, Il.a, Berry

Recipe for Passing Exams

Ingredients:

One student, one satchel of books, some mid night oil, a candle.

Method:

Place student and other ingredients in a quiet room and allow to stew for several hours If dis turbed, student may simmer for half an hour. When limp and bleary-eyed, student may be allowed to fall on to a prepared bed In the morning, rouse, garnish with hope, and present before examiner

—Judith Head, Ill.b, 13 yrs., Nevile.

The Breakers

The breakers roll in and surge on the rocks, Covering them over with spray, Then they drop back again with a deafening roar, And swirl and eddy away.

—Gillian Hocking; IH.a, 14 yrs., Nevile.

The Running Postman

The little Running Postman, Often to be seen, Has bright and scarlet pea-shaped flowers And trefoil leaves of green

The little Running Postman Creeps along the ground. After heavy springtime showers This little plant is found.

The little Running Postman Is always there on time: He's never late in flowering For that would be a crime

—Cecilia Focker, Ill.d, 14 yrs., Cato

Indoor Plants

Indoor Plants seem to be the fashion now, and look very attractive twined in and out a brightly coloured cartwheel.

First obtain a cartwheel (they are not very ex pensive). Paint it any gaudy colours you fancy. It is of no consequence to the growing of the plant which colours you choose. Next, search about the garden, the garage, the shed, and any other places for storing junk that you may have, for a large plant pot. When you finally find this necessary article, carry it into the house and place it beside the cartwheel. Next fill the pot with the best garden soil you can find (don't worry about Dad's hydrangeas—you simply must have the best soil for indoor plants). By this time the family has decided it would look better in the other corner. Stagger bow-legged across the room and deposit the pot in the selected corner.

When everything is set up again, dig a large hole and get rid of the soil taken out (over your shoulder is the best place). Carefully place the plant in the hole, and fill it in

Water it well every day, and when the leaves start to turn brown, it is then the time to stamp out of the house with a face slowly turning red,

the plant clutched tightly in your fist, placing it in the ground with all force.

You then depart for your holiday, forgetting about indoor plants and such things Six weeks later when you are putting the car away, you wonder who has painted the fence green On closer investigation, the green fence turns out to be your "indoor" plant, which is slowly but surely creeping along, as well as over and under, the fence.

One precious weekend spent in cutting this menace away is enough to convince you that you would rather not have green fingers for indoor plants.

-—Mary Beddoe, Ill.b, Nevile

Daytime

The sun sails across a sky of blue, The old moon sulks with nothing to do; The leaves are rustling in the trees, And the flowers are swaying with the breeze: It's daytime

The sun smiles down upon us all She hangs in the sky like a great yellow ball: She gives us light, happiness and fun, We all owe something to the sun: For daytime

The sun sinks slowly in the west, All the world is rijady to rest; Ready to sleep—bird and beast; For the moon is rising in the east. Daytime's past.

—Diane Thompson, III.c, 14 yrs., Fitchett

Spear-fishing

Like a series of clay waterfalls, the track to the beach tumbled sharply down from the caravan. With ears alert to interpret the odd little sounds that came from the darkness beyond the range of our light we scampered excitedly downwards.

The sea was a patch of blackness from which came little hissing sounds—welcoming or for bidding?

Over the dry sand and the dark wet area left by the receding tide we trudged, our pace becom ing slower and slower till the tiny waves lapped around our wriggling toes.

Having pumped the pressure lamp till it glared with a penetrating white light, we walked in, spears held ready and our hopes high. But we were moving too quickly and the small flatheads fluttered quickly away.

Now that we knew we could see the fish with our light we walked slowly along till we spotted a squid. Bait for fishing! Jab! We had our first catch! A baby octopus was next. It turned a light red, as though ashamed to be caught by an amateur. We had to let it go as it kept walking out of the bag

A long fruitless search when only two toadies were seen dampened our enthusiasm. Then some garfish—long and gloriously green—swam into the light. Furious splashing and chasing caught— nothing. By trial and error we found that bring ing the net up behind them was the way Often

a furious wriggling freed the fish but as they stayed, surprised, we netted again and again till they were in the bag

Then we came across a small school of mullet We had speared six silver beauties before it was time to go.

Happy and excited we pushed through the water to the shore, surged up the steep track to the caravan, and proudly laid our catch out before calling my mother to see them Seated on the bunk and sipping the hot milk coffee that Mother had ready for us, we talked over the fun we had had.

And more than that, I had stored away mem ories of a sea that had been making welcoming sounds, of the tiny waves that shone golden white as the light caught them, of the thrill of the new adventure and of the sheer joy of eating the catch.

Yes, spear-fishing can be wonderful fun! -—Helen Gardiner, Ill.b, Tiddeman

The Old Tub

The night was black and stormy, The waves were angry and dark As the boat from Lords to Morey, Saw a light flash—their only mark

The light flashed once, twice, and brought The sailors cheering when they saw, For now they saw the land, they thought, And they would return once more.

But up on the hill the pirates stood, Flashing the lamp with scorn, Chuckling when they thought of the ship's sodden wood Which would wash on the shore in the morn

Although the lamp was shining, To guide the ship to shore Before it were reefs uprising Like a shark with hungry jaw.

The terrible creakings and groanings From the ship, for the end she had found, Were heard by the men on the hillside, As Captain and crew were drowned.

And now on a night dark and stormy When waves are angry and dark, The boats from Lords to Morey See a light flash—their only mark.

The terrible creakings and groanings Can be heard as they draw near the bay, "'Tis the old tub that went down!" they cry with fright, As they turn and sail away

—Margaret Almond, Ill.b, 13 yrs., Fitchett.

Bush Scene

Alone in the bush here I lie Where dark gum trees tower high In sombre silence to the sky; Where wattles gay in their gold dress Fill the world with happiness, And blithe bell-birds their joy confess

A lyrebird and his mate I see, And now he does his dance for me Mimicking and singing in his glee. Animals pass without a care Ar.d songs of mirth fill the air— And as I lie, their joy I share.

—Kaye Harris, IH.d, 13 yrs., Berry.

He was walking along the slippery narrow brink. Miles below, the boiling brown water tossed and turned, forbidding and treacherous. Sud denly he slipped and fell, somersaulting over and over, till at last, with a hollow "plop" he fell in. He struggled hard, but he knew he was sinking. Suddenly a shadow fell over him and he felt something gripping his sides. Saved from his watery grave and almost at his last gasp, he crawled away thankfully, as the little girl said, "You silly fly to fall into my cup of boiling tea!"

—Karin White, Ill.b, 14 yrs., Berry.

Jeanie

She was a Scottish lass, I heard, Scottish born and bred. Her name was Jean MacPherson, Eight and ten years she'd been dead.

And yet still on wintry evenings, Upon the Scottish hills, They hear her mournin' spirit, And they know she's with them still.

She loved an Irish farmer Who came across the sea, A bold young Irish farmer, A new life for to see.

An outcast of his native land Because he'd done a wrong, And if he'd never come, my dears, I'd ne'er have sung this song.

He was a very wicked man, He'd a curse upon him aye, That whosoever married him Should die the following day.

But Jean ignored this curse, it's said, And after the weddin' day, When they had both been married, 'Tis told she passed away.

And still on wintry evenings, Upon the Scottish hills, They hear her mournin' spirit, And they know she's with them still.

—Jan Hollis, III.c, 13 yrs., Fitchett.

A Cowrie

Have you tried to find a cowrie

In a rock-pool by the shore? There are mussels and anemones And cockles by the score, Limpets, periwinkles, all those shells you view, But the cowrie is elusive and tries to hide from you

When I went to San Remo I found a tiny one And the searching for these rare things is always great fun.

—Suzanne Thomson, II.c, 13 yrs., Berry.

LOWE R MIDDLE SECTION

On The Wing

The colours through the gum trees flash Like lightning from the sky, As to their nests these gay birds dash, Home! Homeward is their cry

O'er hill and dale and tree-tops tall In rapid flight they wing, As echoes of their ceaseless call Announce the dawn of Spring.

From tree to tree their onward flight Reveals a bright array Of red and yellow, black and white And other colours gay.

Down from the hills our friends descend, Bright parrot, wren and plover, As to their nests their ways they wend, Their crying brood to cover.

—Robyn Moon, I.e, 12 yrs., Krome.

Portland (Victoria)

Faster, faster, on speeds the train, The visions arc blurred as it starts to rain The news is greeted with satisfied smiles, That Portland is just another ten miles.

The smoke billows up from the chimney black, As the old train halts with a jolt and a clack W e are here at last. "Hurrah," they call, Up goes a cheer from the travellers all.

Taxis and buses at the station wait, The porter waves to his bus driver mate. The passengers board and "Ding" goes the bell, We are off to the London Guest Hotel

We arrive at our rooms and lay our bags down, But are anxious to explore this ancient old town. We change our clothes and quickly eat Then hurry outside and down the street

On the crest of the hill looking down on the sea, We find the forgotten old cemetery. Here lie families of past generation, Which make us forget the bustling station.

Along the road that leads to the sea, Is a park where visitors wander free. Here the old life-boat is kept high and dry, Which saved many lives in days gone by.

The Hentys' old home is also near, They were the first to settle here. The story of them living there, Can be seen engraved in Memorial Square

Into the harbour big ships will enter, Carrying goods for the industrial centre. Here beautiful scenes and industry, Are combined together successfully

The blue lagoon and the wide sunny streets, The church on the corner with hard wooden seats, The small fire station beside a huge tree, We shall never forget this town by the sea.

—Marjorie Thompson, I.b, 12i yrs., Nevile.

West Country Memories

When we were staying in England, we managed to rent a house overlooking the beautiful Avon Valley, five miles from Bath, in the west country. The Rennet and Avon Canal followed its ancient course down in the valley, and my sister and I often ran down Winsley Hill, to gaze at the mossy green waters of the canal.

We noticed one day that a pair of snowy-white swans were busy building a nest on the side of one bank. It was most exciting when we saw the mother leave the nest, and there, before our eager eyes, were three eggs.

One day, after school, we raced down, and there was a tiny fawn-coloured cygnet. We watched and waited in vain for the other two to hatch out, but they never did

Soon the cygnet was able to swim around quite expertly Then, one day, to our sorrow, we found our swan family had moved on, probably in search of further adventures.

Perhaps now, in England, that same mother swan may be waiting for her eggs to hatch into fluffy balls, and my memories often go back to those happy days.

—Alison Sanders, I.b, 12 yrs., Cato.

No Good Ideas

I'm no photographer, Can't even draw, So as usual, I'm thinking Of poems once more

But not one good idea Has yet come to light, Though I've been sitting here Nearly half of the night.

I've thought of a budgie, And also a bed, But nothing that's really good Comes to my head.

And I've got to confess That I just sneaked a look, For a topic to write on, In an old poem book. Now this is my story, It's really in rhyme, The best I can do, In the limited time.

So please publish this one Where it will be seen, In that famous old magazine, "Silver and Green"!

—Valerie Godson, I.b, 12 yrs., Cato.

The Restless Ocean

The wide blue ocean was restless, And thought he wanted to go And visit the mountain ranges, And the icy wind and snow. He wanted to see the country That the creeks and rivers saw, And he wanted to see the country, He had never seen before.

The wide blue ocean was thinking As he tossed the ships about, Oh, why can't I go, Oh, why can't I go, And find a few things out?

And as he was thinking a ship sailed by, And he thought of the land and began to cry, Oh, why can't I go, Oh, why can't I go, To the country and lands of ice and snow?

And as he was crying, the sun came out And the water was steaming and rising, And the sun said, " I think it will come about, That he'll reach the land still crying." And the water formed a beautiful cloud And the wind it started to blow, And the little cloud now happy Reached the land of ice and snow.

—Anne Coates, I.d, 12 yrs., Fitchett.

Jack Frost

Jack Frost came creeping on a winter's He said, "I'll give them all a fright."

And when he came to the children's beds He blew on all their little heads

night,

He breathed on Sue, and then on Ben, And crept back to his old cold den When the children awoke in the morn Their noses were cold, there was frost on the lawn

They said, "Jack Frost has been here this night, He's really given us all a fright." As old Jack Frost lay snug in his den, He laughed, and said, "I'll be back again!"

—Margery Foster, I.b, 11 yrs., Fitchett.

The City

Crowded shops and dusty streets, People rushing everywhere, Voices shouting, stamping feet, Children dodging here and there

Sun streaming down on trains and trams As people push through every door, Trucks tearing by, and cars in jams, The shops with crowds on every floor

Then when the day is almost done, And shops are shut and blinds pulled low, Their weary feet drag one by one, As gradually the people go —Juiianne Rankin, I.e, 11 yrs., Cato.

Flowers in my Garden

I have a little garden, In which some flowers grow, I pull out all the weeds, And use my rake and hoe.

Poppies are like little rooms, With tiny little beds, Where any little busy bees, May rest their tiny heads.

The daffodils are trumpets, Which blow out pretty tunes, The bluebells tinkle with them As well as other blooms.

I have flowers of red and yellow And ones of pink and blue All my flowers are pretty I think so. Don't you?

—Lyndsey Canning, Vl.a, 10 yrs., Berry.

Spring in the Bush

Bursting forth their fragrance sweet, The flowers in Spring come out to meet The sun so warm, that brightly looks Upon the shady banks of brooks.

The bellbird's note is softly ringing, It echoes through the gullies, singing Softly, sweetly, then it dies, And mingles with the other cries.

The waterfall glitters in the sun, Soon 'twill into the river run, It roars, and tumbles down the cliff By the river-side gums, so straight and stiff.

And then at last the sun descends, The crimson of the evening blends With the beauty of it all, Then softly, the night shadows fall.

—Jill Thompson, I.b, 11 yrs., Cato

JUNIO R SECTION

Pirates

OK! how I wish that I could see

A pirate sailing out to sea.

A pirate who is brave and bold

A pirate with some shining gold!

A pirate with a mask and coat

A pirate with a big black boat.

—Julie Blaskett, IV.b, 8 yrs., Cato.

Night

On u starry night

It's my delight To see the stars In the sky so bright Such a lovely sight Makes the world so light It guides us and shows us The way, at night

—Alison Clarke, IV.b, 8 yrs., Krome.

The Elf and the Mouse

In a little house

There lived a little mouse And a little elf. Each thought he had it to himself. One day the elf went out, And the mouse had a ride on his roundabout. When the elf got home He said to the mouse, "Come in and see my little house."

But the angry mouse said, "This is my house!"

But very soon they were friends.

—Marijke Van Beuge, IV.a, 9 yrs., Berry.

My Shadow

I have a little shadow, I use it every day, It always will be with me, At home, at school, at play. I very often use it, On a sunny day,

But when the sun goes in It always runs away. I don't know why it does this, I think it very queer Although I've tried to ask it It doesn't seem to hear

—Vivienne Mosheim, IV.a, 9 yrs., Cato.

In Camberwell Long Ago

In Camberwell there was an inn, With posts for horses, brown and slim, And coaches running here and there Taking people everywhere. But now it is a busy place With cars a-running at a pace. There are no posts for horses in Camberwell now, No coaches to see—anyhow.

—Carolyn Hall, IV.a, 9 yrs., Cato.

My Little Pussy

My little pussy has small white paws, He has a black tail and long sharp claws, I give him warm white milk to drink, Then I put the saucer in the sink.

—Joanne Garton, IV.b, 8 yrs., Cato.

Flowers

Flowers are so pretty, Red, white and blue I think it's a pity They die, don't you?

The Swing

I like to swing up very high To see the trams and cars go by, To hear the wattle swish its leaves To hear the fuzzy, buzzing bees.

—Rosalind Mann, IV.b, 8 yrs., Fitchett.

Commendations

The Committee wishes to commend the follow "I'm Supposed to Write a Poem."—H.A. ing contributions: "Holiday Shack."—H.Y. "The Inspiring Realm of Television."-S.A. „ Th e StQr y o f Captai n Starligh t an d hi s "Nature at Camp."—B.B Gang."-—A.S

Acknowledgments

The Committee wish to thank the schools which have sent the following magazines:

The Brook (Tintern), The Corian (Geelong Grammar), The Camberwell Grammarian, The Carev Chronicle, The Caulfield Grammarian, The Excelsior (M.L.C., Burwood, N.S.W.), Coo-ee (C.E.G.G.S., Geelong), St. Catherine's Magazine. Fintonian, M.C.E.G.G.S. Magazine, Running Waters (Traralgon High), Palate and Petticoat (Emily McPherson College), The Re cord (University High), The Palm Leaf (Korowa), Pallas (MacRobertson Girls' High),

The Ruytonian, The Scotch Collegian, The Mel burnian, Prospice (Camberwell High), The Uni corn (Melbourne High), Silver and Green (M.L.C., Elsternwick), The Mitre (C.E.G.S., Newcastle), The Swan (Guildford Grammar, W.A,) The Pegasus (Geelong College), The Ivanarian, The Sydneian (Sydney Grammar), Patchwork (P.L.C.), Wesley College Chronicle, The Lauristonian, The Triune (Essendon Gram mar), The Mitre (Trinity Grammar), and any others which may have been unintentionally omitted.—M.D., D.K.

The Old Collegian

President's Greeting

May I wish all Old Collegians a very happy year and a renewal of many school friendships.

Mrs L WILLIAMS (Margaret Bickford)

The Old Collegian

Conducted by

Past Students of the Methodist Ladies' College

Office-Bearers and Council for 1959

President: Mrs. L. Williams (Margaret Bick ford).

Vice-Presidents: Mrs. L. Chambers (Jean Davi son), Miss Valerie Kerr.

Ex-officio Vice-President: Dr. A. Harold Wood. Immediate Past President: Mrs. L. Smith (Stella Robinson).

Hon. Secretary: Mrs. A. K. Horman (Roma Reseigh).

Hon. Asst. Secretary: Mrs. J. G. Martin (Joyce Fowles).

Hon. Treasurer: Miss Margaret Donaldson. Editress: Mrs. G. Bull (Jill Hickling).

Council: Misses Ruth Bilney, Hilda Brown, Mrs. G Bull (Jill Hickling), Miss Wyn. Collins, Mrs.

N. Curry (Nancy Batt), Misses Nike Demetrie, Marjorie Ellis, Mrs D L Good (Betty LePine), Miss Venie Harrison, Mrs. I. Hendy (Barbara Smith), Misses Margaret Lansbury, Glenda McMillan), Phyllis Minns, Ailaa Ross, Mary Tay lor, Ann Walton, Blanche Wood, Mrs. J. Young (Dulcie Whittaker), Mrs F Renkin (Minnie Beckett), Miss Jessie Strain.

College Council Representatives: Mrs J Danks (Norma Butt), Mrs. H. A. King (Doreen Adams), Mrs. L. Williams (Margaret Bickford), Mrs. R. A Parrett (Joan Green)

Clubrooms Circle Representatives: Mrs. W . L. Russell (Ida Skelton), Mrs R L Hales (Grace Waite).

Immediate Past Pupils' Representatives: Miss Gwenneth Long, Miss Rosemary Benjamin

Editorial

" A Vision splendid that shall not die, A dreaming that shall not fade."

When the Fitchett Memorial Chapel is opened in October this year, the Methodist Ladies' College will have reached yet another peak in a mountain of peaks scaled over the years since the first stone was laid and M.L.C came into being It is indeed fitting that of the peaks, this one should be the building of a chapel, for above all things M.L.C. is a church school, and the chapel, by its very function, can become a pivot upon which the religious life of the school can revolve

In looking back upon the history of the school since it was founded, it seems hard to imagine what the three acres of land known as "Kelly's Paddock" must have looked like when it was purchased on 4th August, 1881, by the first College Committee. Dr. Fitchett, in his "Forty Years at the M.L.C.," wrote: "The first College Committee, if it had little capital, had abundant courage, and after a possible dozen sites had been examined, chose the site in Hawthorn on which the College stands, a site which experience has amply justified."

He goes on to say: "How inadequate was the finance available for the business of erecting and equipping a great college is seen by the fact that the tender for the section of the college first erected—the portion west of the central tower— was greater than the whole amount of the funds the committee of the college possessed, and half the members of the committee resigned as a protest against going further with the enterprise. The tender, however, was accepted, and so the first section of the great block of buildings which now constitutes M.L.C. came into existence."

"The College, somehow, commanded public confidence from the first, and so Council justified that confidence by the fine courage it showed in making it fit for its great office. In the first four years over £32,000 was spent in building, equipping and purchase of additional land, and that courageous policy, maintained unbroken, explains the M.L.C of to-day," wrote Dr Fitchett in 1921.

O.C.C ANNUA L MEETING

Thursday, 12th February, 1958.

The 54th annual meeting was held in the Music Hall at the College on Thursday, 12th February, 1959, at 8 p m The President (Mrs L P Smith) welcomed over 60 members, and apologies were received from Misses J. Ewart, M. Ellis, J. Elton, R. Flockart, K. Kelly, R. Bennett, P. Bowyer, D. Harcourt, J. Eglington, M. Pettigrew, ar.d Mes dames I Robertson, S Sutherland, Powell Dawes, A. McCoy, I. Woods, V. Blackburn, M. Mat thewson, D Good, L Haslem, H Crawford, R W White, W. B. Miller, M. Maggs, W. Garner and Reviere.

On the motion of Mrs L Chambers, seconded by Miss L. Kellaway, the minutes of the previous meetings were taken as read. ,

It was reported that the proposed cooking classes would be commenced this year on a Monday night, a term of twelve lessons at £3 per person, plus cost of materials.

The Honorary Treasurer read the financial statement, which was accepted on the motion of Mrs. Alberts, seconded by Mrs. Danks.

Reports

The Honorary Secretary read the Club report, Mrs R Hales the reports from the National Council and Clubrooms Circle, Miss E. Barker the Chapel Fund, and Miss M. Donaldson the Nora Horsman Appeal result All reports were accepted on the motion of Miss Demetrie, seconded by Mrs L Williams

Mrs. L. Chambers suggested the groups of Old Collegians be formed in approximate age groups to stimulate interest in the Club. This was recommended to Council to organise. The Hon Secretary asked that a tangible thank you be made to the School for the continued use of all facilities. Mrs. L. Chambers suggested £10/10/-, and Mrs L Williams moved, seconded by Miss N. Demetrie, that this be done. Carried

Mrs. Smith then read the list of Office-bearers and Council Members for 1959, all of whom were elected unopposed. The President then thanked Council and Club members for their support during 1958, and welcomed Mrs. L. Williams as the new President.

Mrs. Williams then took the chair, and spoke particularly to the younger members, requesting that they assume more responsibility in Club affairs. She then welcomed the immediate past pupils' representatives and sincerely thanked Mrs G Grieve, who acted as Hon Auditor, and Miss Eve Lewellen, who sent so many social notes and cards on behalf of the Council Mrs Albert then expressed the Club Members' appre ciation of the work done by Mrs. Smith in her year as President

The President then closed the meeting.

M.L.C. OLD COLLEGIANS' CLUB 54th ANNUAL REPORT,

1958.

In my report for 1958 I have intentionally omitted the details of Club events, as they will be fully covered in our Magazine.

With a Club membership of 1261, your Presi dent and Council felt it was necessary to organise the usual popular features, and endeavoured to interest every age group.

Your Council met eight times during the year, and happily no emergency arose to necessitate calling the Executive together.

Early in the year Miss Jan. Beilby resigned and her place on Council was taken by Mrs F C Martin. Miss Julie Robertson also transferred interstate, but as that was towards the end of the year, her place was not filled. The inclusion last year of two immediate past pupils undoubtedly helped to keep us in touch with the younger members.

In March the new members were welcomed, and in May the "Open Night" proved a good "natter" night. The Annual Ball was, as usual, a highlight of the year, likewise the Annual Dinner.

Back-to-Schools Day was very poorly attended, then later in October an enjoyable Guest Speaker Evening was held, followed in December by another highlight of the year—the Garden Party The response to the Nora Horsman Appeal was gratifying (about which you will hear more later), a group of Old Collegians drove the elderly people at "Overton" to the hills and provided a picnic afternoon tea. Our Annual Church Service was again held at Auburn Our Old Collegian tennis team is to be congratulated on again winning the Sun Tennis Cup—our Sun golf team was not so successful However our Club Golf Day was a very happy day

Your President and Council members repre sented you at functions held at P.L.C., Merton Hall, Morongo, The Hermitage, Hawthorn and Elsternwick Speech Nights, Geelong Branch, and the Wesley Dinner Dance.

National Council representatives attended all meetings and reported great activity within that group of energetic women.

Your President, Mrs. Smith, was untiring in her efforts to finalise the Chapel Fund, and handed the total sum to Dr. Wood on the occasion of the Garden Party. Your representatives to the College Council were, unfortunately, not informed of the one meeting at which they should have been present. A full copy of the minutes were then forwarded by Dr. Wood.

Branches of our Club in Adelaide, Canberra, Geelong, Hobart and Sydnev continue to b» active, and extend a welcome to all Melbourne Old Col legians.

Enrolment day last November resulted in 209 new members. Since this meeting last year our membership has increased by approximately 120 There are still some of that number unfinancial since 1st January this year. However, I expect that to be rectified very shortly The expense and effort of sending reminders this year should not be necessary.

I am very conscious of the enormous amount of work put into each function by the Convener and her sub-committee, but with exception of one or two functions, the attendances were most disappointing, and the support given by the average Club member most frustrating Why is this? Club membership and apathy towards that Club just do not mix, and it becomes every Old Collegian to do something about it

Those present to-night are obviously active members, but it's the inactive ones whom we must

OLD COLLEGIANS' CHAPEL APPEAL

When in 1947 the Club supported the School Fair in raising money for the Chapel Fund, it was decided to build up a fund for a gift to be placed in the Chapel

A direct appeal was made, with the poor response of £52. As many calls were being made and the War Bursary just finished, the committee appointed felt it would be advisable to build the fund gradually, this being done by proceeds from a stall at garden parties, musical evenings, but mainly from allotment of seats at Wesley Old Collegians' plays.

With the launching of the Assembly Hall Appeal and no likelihood of the Chapel being built for many years, it was decided to invest as inscribed stock £300 in the State Electricity Com mission Loan No. 85 for ten years, maturing 1st August, 1961, at the rate of 3i% , interest to be paid direct to the Chapel account at State Savings Bank, which has a balance of £2/4/5.

On Dr. Wood's announcement of a tender having been accepted for the building of the Chapel, to be completed towards the end of 1959, the Council discussed the form the gift would take.

Dr. Wood supplied quotations for various items, the choice of the Council being a carving of "The Last Supper" in oak, 6 feet long by 2i to 3 feet high, to be placed on the wall under the eastern window and above the communion table, at a cost of £525

In the September circular this information was given you, and a statement showing the account as standing at £492/13/8 (£300 stock), with donations £33/13/-, proceeds from Theatre Night £23/10/-, plus interest, the account was brought to £552/10/-.

A K

N (Roma Reseigh)

interest also Whilst you have a Council of about 24 representatives, it's up to the members to inti mate how they would like their Club to function and be something worth while Without the sup port of those members no club can remain virile.

After this rather aggressive note I want to sincerely thank Mrs. Smith, who has worked extremely hard for the Club, Council Members and the Conveners, all of whom have done a won derful job for you. To Dr. Wood we must record our sincere thanks for the innumerable times we have used the School premises, and to Miss Frances Cowper, for unfailing help at all times To those Club members who have helped me with many chores—thank you, and I look forward to another year with you all.

ROMA HORMA N (Reseigh), Hon Secretary

At the Garden Party the President, Mrs. Leonard Smith, on your behalf, presented to Dr Wood a cheque for £252/10/-, under cover of a letter inscribed stock £300, with interest accru ing to 1st August, 1961 £31/10/-, bringing the gift to £584, with the provision that any addi tional cost was to be met by the Club.

We thank those who donated, or who have indirectly contributed to the fund, and take this opportunity of remembering the committee and our indebtedness to them in raising the first £300

EDITH C BARKER SAYDE WHIT E (Reynolds).

STELLA P SMITH , President

MARGARET DONALDSON , Hon Treasurer

Mrs

HORMA

REPORT

THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN

FROM

The first meeting of the National Council of Women was held in February, Mrs Breen being in the chair. Mrs. Harris reported on an agree ment on social benefits, signed by the Prime Minister of Britain and the Prime Minister of Australia, relating to reciprocal benefits for old age, invalid, unemployment and other social ser vices; also the Council had worked for a uniform size, to be marked on children's clothing, by manufacturers to satisfy the Standards Association Miss June Muntz, the guest speaker, told of her work as Nursing Adviser to the State Government.

March: The Annual Meeting was held on Thursday, 13th March. A solicitor, Mrs. Whitney King, was elected President of the National Council of Women of Victoria. Lady Brooks and Mrs. H. E. Bolte, patronesses of the Council, attended the meeting, the former telling of her pleasure in having the Queen Mother as a guest. Mrs. Whitney King joined the Council as a delegate from the Legal Women's Association, and was a delegate from Australia to the Inter national Council of Women's Conference at Mon treal in 1957. Mrs. R. T. Breen was appointed to convene the Standing Committees, and Mrs. McKenzie was reappointed international news secretary.

April: General discussions to outline plans for the coming year, equal pay, removal of marriage bar in civil service, whereby all women except teachers lose their permanent status when married, a more direct approach to Parliament, as in Canada. A letter was read from the Minister of Education (Mr. Bloomfield) asking for sugges tions for topics for discussion at the forthcoming Educational Survey. A meeting to be called for 23 rd April by the Standing Committee in Family Welfare, Mrs R T Breen to be the convener

May: After the usual reports, Mr Doscher was the guest speaker. He came to Melbourne at the invitation of Councillor Maurice Nathan, who had seen the work of ACTION—American Coun cil to Improve Our Neighbourhood. It was hoped that a five-year plan to improve and repair the external shabbiness of homes and buildings could be begun, to use the building industry to capacity, and the finance to come from big business

June: Miss Mary Cameron, President of the Legal Women's Association, was the guest speaker, maintenance and custody being her subject She to'd of the rights of deserted wives, and the redress they could receive from their husbands, and of the laws relating to the custody of children, their welfare being most important and a first consideration. The President and a delegate also reported on a visit to the Minister of Education

July: National Forum Day. President reported having attended meetings of the Country Women's Association, Free Kindergarten Union, Amateur Athletics for Women, A.C.T.U. Conference on Housing, Children's Book Council, and Parlia ment. Mrs. R. T. Breen reported the formation of the Victorian Family Council. Members dis cussed many topics, including housing for young m-rried couples, and supervision of young children who are minded or boarded for payment.

The secretary also reported having accompanied Dr. Birrell (police surgeon) one night to gain firsthand information to prove how necessary it was for action to be taken against drivers who drink Country presidents from Bendigo, Bal larat and Geelong also read reports.

August: The President attended Annual Meet ing for Brighton Homes for Children, United Nations Luncheon, Jewish Women's Fair, Mothers' Union and Save the Children Fund, visited Kew Cottages for Children, the superintendent having invited eight delegates to make a tour of inspec tion. They felt concern at the long hours worked by the staff, as well as the overcrowding, but were impressed with the children's obvious affection for the staff, and the tremendous amount of work being done by them. Later members met the Minister of Health (Mr Cameron) to discuss questions arising out of their visit.

Colonel Unsworth, a Salvation Army Officer, who had been on the English Editorial Staff for many years in Britain, gave a most enlightening address about the work being done there to improve the lot of unfortunate children and girls relating to public health and the laws relating to social evils, one being the raising of the age of consent for young women to eighteen years

September: Part of report of N.C.W. Confer ence in Sydney, held from 1st to 5th Resolutions were passed dealing with equal pay, employment of women, and gambling. Mrs. Soewando, a leading Indonesian lawyer, who had come to Australia as the guest of the Commonwealth, to attend the Australian National Council of Women's Conference in Sydney, was guest speaker She is the President of the Indonesian Association of University Women, and told of the represen tation of women in Parliament, equal pay in government offices and factories. Illiteracy has decreased from 93 % to 35 % in ten years; cook ing and sewing were being taught in the schools. Indonesian women of standing were working strenuously to make polygamy and child marriage more difficult, fifteen years being the age for girls and eighteen for boys being the limit. After her talk, Mrs Soewando sang beautifully an Indo nesian song.

October: Inaugural meeting of the Victorian Family Council, held on 26th September, Hon. A G Rylah, Mr Justice Barry, and Dr A Stoller being the speakers; and Mrs. R. T. Breen was appointed chairman of a provisional committee Professor Harper, of the chair of History, who was the guest speaker, traced the history of Formosa from 1890 to the present time He said that in China, Formosa was regarded as being part of China, just as Tasmania was considered part of Australia, being only fifteen miles from the mainland of China.

October: The President, Mrs. Whitney King, gave an able and informative address to the Council on Child Welfare, saying that Victoria urgently needed to formulate what exactly are its principles and policies on child welfare Much greater emphasis should be placed on preventing the breakdown of the family unit. She was impressed by the importance placed on this while in Canada and the United States.

Recommendations: The establishment of a Fed eral body similar to the Children's Bureau in Washington, D.C.—more trained social workers— higher salaries for those engaged in this work— boards of Children's Homes to be composed of men and women trained in Child Welfare work —more money to be spent on research.

It has been a privilege to have attended the meetings of the N.C.W led so ably and wisely by the President, Mrs. Whitney King, who is an Old Collegian.

GRACE

HAILES, Delegate to N.C.W., M.L.C.O.C.C

M.L.C. O.C.C. CLUBROOM CIRCLE

It is with pleasure that I present the Annual Report of the M.L.C Old Collegians' Clubroom Circle.

Si* meetings have been held during the year 1958

The Annual Meeting was held on Thursday, 17th March, at the home of Mrs C S Elliott, Croydon. The President, Mrs. Russell, extended the wishes of the Clubroom Circle to Mrs L P Smith during her year of office as President of the Old Collegians' Club.

Tuesday, 6th May—An afternoon was enjoyed very much by twenty members, who were the guests of Mrs. L. P. Smith at the English-Speaking Union

Thursday, 3rd July—-Mrs. Russell asked us to visit her home once again. We thank her for her hospitality

Friday, 29th August—An afternoon meeting was held at the Caris Club.

Thursday, 30th October—A meeting was held at the home of Mrs H A King, who had arranged a competition, which was won by Mrs. McAuley.

Monday, 1st December—Twenty-six met at the Royal Commonwealth Society to enjoy Christmas dinner, and a social hour afterwards Miss Megan Sheil, an Old Collegian, who had been for a holiday to New Guinea, gave a bright and interest ing talk of her experiences.

As well as the Annual Prize for Home Science to a student of the College, the Circle gave a donation to "Orana" Children's Home

The sympathy and loving thoughts of the mem bers are extended to those who have suffered bereavement during 1958

Members would like to extend a welcome to our Circle, to any past members of the Clubrooms or their friends, who were Old Collegians, and to thank the ladies who have acted as hostesses, welcoming them cheerfully and willingly into their homes

GRACE HALES (Waite), Hon Secretary, Clubroom Circle

NORA HORSMAN MEMORIAL FUND

C/o Methodist Ladies' College, Kew Opened on 1st April—Closed 31st August, 1958

Donations— M.L.C OCC , Hlsternwick £5 5 0 M L.C O.C.C., Geelong 5 5 0 M L C O C.C., Canberra 2 2 0 Staff of ML C 52 4 0 Friends and Anonymous Donations 15 0 0 School Girls 17 0 0 Sal? of "Silver and Green" 11 2 0 OCC. , M.L.C., Hawthorn 115 2 0 Interest on Account 0 6 0

Balance at Bank and Final Figure £213 16 0

MARGARE T DONALDSON , Hon Treasurer

Found to be correct on 30th September by L KELLAWAY

MAGAZIN E NEW S WANTE D

Any item of news, whether letters from Old Collegians overseas, details of engagements, wed dings and births, or simply small items of general news, would be gladly welcomed for the maga zine.

These may be forwarded to either:— Mrs. G. R. Bull (Editress), 37 Maude Street, Box Hill North; or Mrs. A. K. Horman (Hon. Sec.), 5 Liston Street, Burwood

It would be appreciated if members when for warding news would give dates, initials and details as fully as possible

Miss MARGARET DONALDSON

Branch Neu/s

GEELONG.

Under the leadership of Miss Marion Elder, we have had a happy and successful year. We hold our meetings monthly in private homes, and now have a membership of 42, with an average attendance of nineteen. As some of our mem bers live out of Geelong at Anakie, Point Lons dale, Geofold, Ocean Grove and Lara, regular attendance is difficult for them, but we do wel come them when we see them

One of our members, Mrs. H. G. Hammond (Beverley Kiddle) has left us to live in Melbourne (at 385 Wattletree Road, East Malvern), but during the year we have welcomed Mrs. E. Snell (Flo Stewart), Mrs. J. Abercrombie (Rene Hay ler), Mrs G Watson (Nan Smith), Mrs D Callender (Alison Keith), Mrs. J. McLeish (Val Hughes) and Mrs. G. Brown (Elsie Gee).

Mrs. H. G. Nail (Marjory Thomas) left by plane for London in April, stopping in Rome and Florence on the way, and spent time in England, Scotland, and then the Continent, where she took in sights at the fabulous Brussels Fair She then left London by ship for Montreal via the St. Lawrence, and then travelled across America by train to San Francisco, and flew home, with three days at Honolulu en route.

Miss Margaret Owen left for a trip to Canada in April last year, where she has been nursing. At present she is planning a holiday in Alaska, and also hopes to go to Rome for the 1960 Olympic Games.

Mrs G H Williams (Essie Robinson) left on the "Orsova" in June, visiting England, via the Panama Canal, the Continent, and back across America by train While in London she met Mrs. A. Ellis (Netta Jones), a past member of our Branch, who gave her news of Old Collegians who are at present in England

During the year our syllabus had included travel talks on Western Australia, the Brussels Fair and the Panama Canal. Also we have had guests to speak to us on Floral Art, Pottery and China. Mrs. Osborne (Lorna Grierson) came down from Melbourne, and gave us a delightful carol evening, when she sang, played and spoke to us. We also enjoyed singing carols suitable for many festive occasions, as well as the familiar ones Another evening was spent on "Home Decorating," when we exchanged hints and dis cussed problems in this field.

Our November meeting, the final one for the year, took the form of afternoon tea, when we welcomed guests from M.L.C Melbourne, O.C.C., Morongo, The Hermitage, and P.L.C. O.C.C. Geelong Branch. During the afternoon Mrs. P Mcintosh (Neva Start) entertained the gather ing with a bracket of songs.

The market stalls we hold at each meeting have again proved very successful, and we were able to make donations to various causes during the year. We have joined the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, and will be annual subscribers.

Congratulations were offered to Mrs Max Gillet (Margot Symmons) and Mrs. Geoff Wil liams (Joan Rush) on the birth of their sons, and to Mrs Howard Bradbury (Ruth McComb) and Mrs. Kenneth Nail (Marjorie Thomas) on the birth of their daughters.

Sympathy was extended to Mrs. G. A. Falk (Bonnie Bailey), whose mother died; Mrs. John Ward (Dorothy Flockart), whose mother died; Mrs. H. G. Hammond (Beverley Kiddle), whose father died.

At the Annual Meeting in March, 1959, the following office-bearers were elected:

President: Mrs. C. Lavender (Tasma Davey). Vice-President: Mrs. N. Mcintosh (Neva Start). Secretary: Mrs. G. H. Williams (Joan Rush). Treasurer: Mrs. E. A. Eaton (Maisie Lambert).

AILSA M HARCIS (Ailsa Murdoch)

CANBERRA

This year our Annual Dinner was held at the Hotel Civic on 15th August, 1958 Eleven of us gathered for a most agreeable meal, thirteen others were unavoidably absent.

The minutes of the last Annual Meeting were read and confirmed.

Owing to the resignation of both Mrs. Warry (Doreen Lancaster) and Miss Anne Minto, elec tions were held Mrs R H C Loof (Mar garet White) was elected President, and Mrs. J. Holt (Beatrice Sharwood) Secretary-Treasurer. The outgoing officers were thanked for their valuable work, and good wishes were expressed to the guest of the evening, Lady Brown (Hilda Wilkie), for her sojourn in England

During the month of November our group invited members from the P.L.C Old Collegians and Old Melbourne Grammarians to a film night, held at University House. Mrs. Loof showed coloured slides of her recent trip abroad, with special emphasis on Scandinavia and Canada.

Before school resumed in February, 1959, we were the guests of the Old Melbourne Gram marians at a buffet dinner held at the C.G.E.G.G.S. at Red Hill.

The "Thursday" Club afternoon has just come around again, and many of us had a busy but satisfying time catering for the old folk.

On Tuesday, 14th April, many of us met at the home of Mrs. Loof for morning tea, in order to say farewell to Kathleen Marshall (Sutton). Kath and husband, Dr Ian Marshall, and three daughters have now left for California, where Dr. Marshall has a university post for two years. By the time you read this Kath, we hope all the spots will have faded.

Congratulations and best wishes to Betty Hall, who was recently married to Mr C Key, of Canberra. Also to Myrtle Joyce, who married Mr. Alwyn Wain since last going to press.

There is also a third marriage to report, that of Barbara Taylor to Mr. Bruce Mainsbridge, of Tasmania, which took place last November.

Barbara Atkins has announced her engage ment to Mr Keith Penny, of A.N.U

Rosemary Graves, of the Political Science Department of A.N.U., has recently received an A.A.U.W grant Rosemary proposes to conduct a village social survey in India We offer her con gratulations.

Loloma Weir (Green) has recently returned to Canberra, after spending several years in the U.K., where her husband was posted We are looking forward to renewing old ties with Loloma, one of our original life members.

Mention must be made here of the excellent work done by Mrs Holt, who is in charge of the Red Cross Medical Loan for the A.C.T. Division. This is a much appreciated community service.

Doreen Warry is now busily engaged teaching biology at the girls' grammar three days a week. Several girls there have transferred from M.L.C. owing to defence moves.

A recent visitor to Canberra was Mrs. John Manly (Phyllis Proctor), from the Kyabram district

Once again we send greetings to Old Col legians everywhere

DOREEN G WARRY, Publicity Officer.

HOBART

The Hobart Branch, although small numeric ally, is now a very closely-knit group. We thoroughly enjoy our gatherings and the feeling of "belonging" still to the School. We extend a very warm invitation to any Old Collegian who may come to live in Hobart to join us.

Our fourth Annual Dinner was a very enjoy able function organised by the President, Mrs. D Hartley Wilson (Mollie Ball), and the Secre tary. Attractive souvenir hand-painted menus in the school colours were provided by the President. Telegrams of greeting were received from our founder and first President of the Hobart Branch, Mrs. Cyril Bull (Mary Harcourt), and from Mrs. Horman (Roma Reseigh) on behalf of the Parent Club Both telegrams were warmly received and very much appreciated. During the evening we were able to hear a recording, kindly provided by Mrs Cerutty (Isobel Schultze), of the M.L.C Choir, made during the School's 75th Jubilee Celebrations. Apart from those already men tioned, others at the dinner were: Gwynneth Orchard (Day), Gladys Pearce (Philp), Maisie Worrall (Abbott), Lilian Williams, Marjorie Smith (Cook), Marjorie Anderson (Cocks), Joan Tremayne (Kemp), Ivy le Fevre (Barker), Marie English (Panitzki), Lillian Powell, Ethel Fisher.

We were delighted to have a visit in February this year from Mrs Cyril Bull, who is now living in Melbourne. We arranged an "At Home" for her, at which the hostess was Mrs. Hartley Wilson. We were thrilled to hear news of M.L.C and Old Collegians' activities in Melbourne on this occa sion. Our second guest of honour at this gather

ing was Mrs. L. A. Westcott (Katie Gibson), of Queensland, who was on a visit to Hobart in connection with the Australian Women's Bowling Carnival.

Officers of the Hobart Branch for 1959-60 are as follow:

President: Mrs J E Worrall (Maisie Abbott)

Vice-Presidents: Mesdames I. Cerutty (Isobel Schultze) and R P English (Marie Panitzki)

Secretary: Lillian Powell

News.

Two of our members who are at present abroad are Mary Rowe, who is continuing her musical studies in Paris, and Edith Skinner, who has been in Canada, having been awarded a U.N. Fellowship for Social Service Research.

Births: To Joan Tremayne (Kemp)—a son— Leigh Robert To Ivy le Fevre (Barker)—a daughter Penelope.

In conclusion, we wish the principal, staff and all M.L.C. girls, past and present, the very best for 1959-60

LILLIAN POWELL, Secretary, Hobart Branch.

ADELAIDE

Office-bearers, 1958-59.

President: Mrs. Field (Adelaide Crane). Secretary: Mrs Colin Packer (Golda Cocks) Treasurer: Mrs. Hocking (Bettie Prior).

Activities

Our activities during the year have been:

On 30th May a party of twenty enjoyed the film "Bridge on the River Kwai" with husbands and friends

Our Annual Meeting was held on 26th Sep tember at Mrs. Roden's home at Oubrae Park, and took the form of afternoon tea

The Christmas gathering was a luncheon in the Botanical Gardens on 2nd December.

On 5th March, which favoured us with a lovely warm autumn day, we met for a picnic luncheon and also to see the outdoor art collection which was on view.

News.

Mrs Joel Crowe (Alison Reed)—a daughter, born in Melbourne in June

Mrs. Haddow (Mary Scholz)—a daughter, in May

Mrs. Roden (Yvonne Robinson)—a son, on 10th January, to the delight of two small daugh ters.

Mrs Rossiter (Olive Davies) spent a few weeks in Melbourne in February, as did Mrs. Reece (Rita Davidson) in March and Mrs. Dunn (Estelle Gardiner) in November

Mrs. McCallum (Margaret Cadd) has moved to Benalla to live.

Mrs. COLIN PACKER (Golda Cocks), Secretary.

SYDNEY

The Annual General Meeting of the M.L.C. Melbourne Old Collegians (Sydney Branch) was held at the Phoenix Club, Pitt Street, on 17th September, 1957, attended by fifteen members, at which Mrs Ivy Barnett was persuaded to retain her Presidency, and also Miss Zat Preston her position as Treasurer, while Mrs. Satchell retired after many years of good service as Secre tary, and her place was filled by the election of Neen Peston (Mrs. Hughes).

After the business meeting Mrs. Daniels, wife of the President of the Royal Commonwealth Society, gave an excellent talk on a wonderful trip which she had recently enjoyed, covering many places and experiences overseas, and alto gether proving a most entertaining speaker. We were grateful to her for her talk, and also to Miss Isabel McClelland for obtaining the use of the rooms.

Three successful meetings have been held since then—our Christmas meeting on 4th December, at the English-Speaking Union rooms This took the form of a real Christmas party, and the Club took this opportunity to present Miss Zat Preston with a lovely handbag, in thanks for her work over many years

An excellent film evening, given by Mrs. Camp bell, proved most popular, and we thank her for allowing us so many lovely glimpses of her trip.

Our next social function was a farewell luncheon to Miss Cecily Money, who has gone to Mexico on an extended holiday, and held at the Secondary Schools' Club, which was the scene of our next Club meeting, in the form of an early evening "tea and talk," and was well attended. On this occasion we welcomed Miss Birdie Kermodse in Sydney on a visit to her sister, Mrs Shain

Miss Norma Oates announced her engagement during the year, and all members wish her much happiness.

Visitors to Sydney functions included Mrs. Ida Burton and Miss Myra Walklate, from Mel bourne, and Miss Elsie Ridge, from Tasmania, passing through on an interesting trip to Darwin

A most successful Christmas party was enjoyed by members at the Royal Commonwealth Society, complete with Christmas tree and gifts, and made a happy end to another club year.

A letter of thanks was received from Miss Stewart, Secretary of the Dalmar Homes, on receipt of our annual donation, and also her good wishes for the club.

Our donation of £1/1/ to the School Song Book, collected from members at the September meeting, was acknowledged by the Melbourne Club.

We thank all our members for their usual loyal support during this year. We hope that the year to follow will be much happier for some of them, and we look forward to many successful meetings with them in the future.

Activities.

Members of the Club have been most interested in letters received from Miss Cecily Money, who has spent several months in Mexico, and has now left for England.

Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Mylrae are also enjoy ing holidays in England.

Mrs. Joy Shain and Miss Isabel McClelland enjoyed trips to Melbourne, the latter attending several functions arranged for the M.L.C "Back to School" week.

"Though Some of Us Hav/eU/andered Far

FIJI

Extract from a letter to "The W.A.O.M. Link" from Marjorie Hodge about her work in Fi/'t, where she is at present teaching.

You might like a few details about the school first of all. It is a primary and secondary school for Indian girls, although we have a few Fijian girls as well in the upper classes. About half of the teachers are Christians. I am teach ing in each of the three secondary classes—mostly maths, at present, so I feel quite at home as far as teaching matter is concerned

The girls I have found to be very polite and well behaved, but just as capable as children back at home of trying to take a rise out of the teacher.

Learning the language is going to be quite a job, especially as all my teaching is in English, and the secondary girls on the whole speak very good English.

SINGAPORE

Extracts from a letter to the Editress from IVY CHEW, who lives at 12 Guok Avenue, Singapore.

"You asked whether life in Singapore is hazard ous or not. Well, living in the midst of it all, I don't feel life is more hazardous than in other parts of the world. But then Singapore is separated from the Malayan Peninsula by a stretch of water, and this keeps the jungle warfare from our door. Most of Singapore is developed, with hardly any part one could call a jungle Most of the fighting is done in the jungle, and that is in the peninsula. Even in the Federation, which is made up of the peninsula, the ordinary citizen is hardly affected by this fighting, except in the way of taxes. Those living near the areas of jungle are naturally affected They have had curfews and food searches—to prevent food reach ing the terrorists."

INDIA

Extract from a letter from ALISON BENJAMIN to "The W.A.O.M. Link" about her visit to India with LOUISE GAULT.

We flew into Calcutta, then across northern India we jolted by train—trains to be travelled in to be believed. Benares, holy city for the Hindu and the Buddhist, is a fascinating place, as it is to here that people flock in order to bathe in the sacred River Ganges. Although we had been warned that the water was none too clean, Louise and I insisted on bathing. We found it cold but refreshing; we certainly emerged much dirtier than when we had gone in

From New Delhi we went 120 miles to the Taj Mahal, and then the cave temples of Ajunta and Ellora were our next stopping place

Eventually we reached Vellore, where Louise's parents met us—two dirty, hungry, but very happy Australians. Dr. Edward and Dr. Edna Gault are medical missionaries at ihe Vellore Christian Medical College, about 90 miles west of Madras.

It was while we were in Vellore that we both wore a sari. Of all the national costumes I tried on while I was away, I think the sari is the most beautiful. For the Independence Day cele brations I borrowed a gorgeous peacock-blue, hand-woven, silk sari Of course we had to be dressed according to the latest fashions of the girls from Southern India, and so we wore short blouses (giving us a bare midriff) with long tight sleeves.

Although we had grown quite used to seeing women dressed in saris, it came as quire a shock to us when we met a woman doctor who was in the Indian Army wearing a khaki sari. Somehow the beauty of the sari and the utilitarian soldier's colour seemed incongruous

ENGLAND

Extract from a letter from Mrs. S. P. Weir (LOLOMA GREEN) to her sister, Mrs. R. A. Parrett (Joan Green).

The main thing we wanted to see coming home was the Mayor Oak, in Sherwood Forest, in Not tingham; but not without difficulty and many inquiries, we did. It is supposed to be 1500 years old, and has a girth of 35 feet and base of 64 feet

We found some lovely spots, including right on the lake, near Windermere, also a perfect spot on the edge of Loch Lomond, and again on Loch Ness, and the next ni<rht by a nice little river between Kingussie and Blair Atholl, on our way from Loch Ness through Inverness. That day we'd visited Culloden Moor, where the Battle of Culloden was fought, and also saw the Stones of Clava (1800-1500 B.C.)—old burial grounds.

The Lake District in England was just gorgeous, and we didn't hurry through. But the lochs of Scotland are more like the Swiss lakes, as the hills drop more sharply down to the water— though not nearly as much as in Switzerland. We couldn't have had more perfect days to view them.

UNITED STATES

Extract from a letter to "The Weekly Times" from JOAN CORBETT, 22-year-old young farmer of Berriwillock, who toured the United States on a Commonwealth Bank Scholarship.

A brotherhood exists between men and women who work with the soil, climate and seasons— irrespective of their nationality

This fact emerges clearly after my three months of living and working with farm families in Ohio and North Dakota.

Another major finding to me is that the average Australian farmer has little to learn from the American in actual farming

I find more similarities than differences between the Australian and the American farmer—in his attitude towards everyday things, towards his profession, in his family life, the way he works, and his forms of relaxation

On our arrival in Washington, we four Aus tralians travelling on Commonwealth Bank scholar ships attended a six-day orientation programme, provided under the International Farm Youth Exchange Scheme.

People working with this programme regard it as something more than an exchange of farm youth in order to see agriculture in other lands. The programme, now in its tenth year, involves young people from 50 countries all over the world, and its primary aim is to promote goodwill.

HONG KONG

Extract from a letter sent by PAULA SIMPSON to Nike Demetrie from Hong Kong.

We live in the top flat of a two-story luxurious house, owned by an American insurance company Hong Kong is a beautiful place, and the scenery on the mainland is wonderful, too. . . . We've seen the coolies washing in the paddy fields, and ploughing the land, using bullocks to draw the plough. The fishermen sail in junks and sand pans, the junks are larger, and the sandpans are used as cargo boats. . . . The San Francisco Ballet came here a few weeks ago, and all the theatre tickets were bought in no time, but we managed to get a cancellation. It was lovely. I could have watched it for hours. The Chinese people thought it was wonderful, although it is quite different from their dancing.

AUL D ACQUAINTANCE

Though some of us have wandered far Since college days were done, Though some of us are doubtless in Most places 'neath the sun, One pathway to our hearts is sure, One light forever gleams, The green and gold of that dear school We only see in dreams.

Debutante Set, 1958

Our Bust) Year

O.C.C. DIAR Y

4th June, 1958—Annual

Ball

"Crotchets and Quavers" was the name given to the Annual Ball held at the Palais de Danse when the President of the Club, Mrs. Leonard P. Smith, received the sixteen debutantes

Members of the official party included Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ley (Old Wesley Collegians), Mr and Mrs M Wellman (M.L.C. Parents' Association), Miss Lucy Kellaway, and Mr and Mrs D Switson The special guests of honour were Miss Ruth Flockart, Mrs. Max Muir, and Mr. and Mrs. W Miller, who were honoured for their work

Proceeds of the Ball were given to the Old Collegians' Chapel Fund Appeal The con vener was Jane Elton, and ticket secretaries were Glenda McMillan and Janice McNee.

5th August—Annual

Dinner.

A happy and friendly gathering of 97 Old Collegians enjoyed the Annual Dinner, held at The Victoria, when the guest speaker, Mrs H K Fader, wife of the Thai Consul, spoke of her small country, Thailand, which is so close to our shores.

Guests also for the evening were Dr and Mrs A. H. Wood. The Loyal Toast was proposed by the President, while Mrs. L. Williams proposed the triple toast to the School, the Club and Absent Friends. This was followed by the response to the toast from Dr. Wood in a very happy and jovial way

Mrs Fred Cornell thanked Mrs Fader, on behalf of the Club, and members joined in sing ing school songs played by Jane Elton.

14th August—Debutantes' Return Ball.

Sixteen debutantes were hostesses at the Old Collegians' Club Debutantes' Return Ball at the Dorchester. The President of the Club, Mrs. Leonard P. Smith, and Mr. Smith were received by the ticket secretaries, Barbara Gilbert and Beverley Neil. A profit of £5 was made, and was donated to the Club's Chapel Fund Appeal.

25th September—Back to School Day.

Old Collegians were once again guests of the School at Back to School Day Assembly was held in the Assembly Hall, where Dr. Wood welcomed Old Collegians, and the President, Mrs. Leonard P Smith, gave a most interesting talk Afternoon tea in the School dining-room ended a very pleasant afternoon, which was marred only by the poor attendance of Old Collegians

24th October—Annual Golf Day.

Thirty-six Old Collegians played a stroke round at Royal Melbourne Golf Club, and were later joined by others for lunch. Congratulations to Mesdames E. L. Stewart, V. G. Nagel, M. Ed wards, H Searle, and Miss Cath Manning for winning trophies.

31st October—Guest Speaker Evening.

Old Collegians and friends comfortably filled the boarders' lounge to hear Dr George Simpson speak on "The Flying Doctor Service of the Australian Inland Mission." As Dr. Simpson

They were: Elizabeth Bridges, Barbara Gilbert, Wynette Grant, Elizabeth Johanson, Wendy Loutit, Jan McCormick, Jillian Major, Margaret Moodie, Elizabeth Muntz, Beverley Neil, Yvonne Ord, Deidre Reeves, Judith Reusch, Gay Gowers, Beverley Wishart and Carolyn Withers

was the first flying doctor in the service, his talk of the pioneering days was particularly inter esting, especially as it was highlighted by coloured films which accompanied the talk

Musical items were given by Miss Janice Clarke, 'cellist, and Mr Graham Blomfield, pianist At the close of the evening those present adjourned to the Music Hall for supper, providing a pleasant finish to a happy evening.

8th November—Visit to P.L.C

The President, Mrs. Leonard P. Smith, together with the Treasurer, Margaret Donaldson, were guests at the P.L.C Old Collegians' Club Annual Garden Party. Highlight of the afternoon was the opportunity of seeing the new school buildings, including the school's beautiful new Assembly Hall.

8th November—To Geelong

Members of the Geelong Branch of the Old Collegians' Club welcomed the Vice-President, Mrs L Williams, and Secretary, Mrs A K Horman, for their final meeting for the year.

15th November—Old People's Outing.

A picnic afternoon tea in the Dandenongs provided a wonderful treat for some of the elderly men and women from "Overton." Old Collegians who kindly acted as chauffeurs were Doreen King, Kath Lansbury, Grace Bolle, Blanche Wood, Roma Horman, Rita Goddard, Marj. Ellis, Marj. Russell-Smith, Queenie Alberto, and Elsie Whykes

22nd November—Church Service.

At the Annual Service, held at Auburn Metho dist Church, Dr. Wood told Old Collegians

present of the great opportunities which conse crated womanhood could make in transforming society. All that we had acquired in knowledge and skill should be made one in our best endea vours of home making

Dr. Wood said that Australia was lagging behind the work in women's participation in public life "Without vacating their first responsi bility in the home, women should offer themselves for Parliament, for local government, and for service on other public bodies," he said

22nd November—Lunch at Merton Hall

The President, Mrs. Leonard P. Smith, and Vice-President, Mrs L Williams, attended a most enjoyable lunch.

29th November—Visit to Morongo Presbyterian Girls' School

The opening of the Gertrude Pratt Hall, honouring a retired Principal, an M.L.C. Old Collegian, was a highlight for a visit made by the President and Secretary.

6th December—Annual Garden Party

The weather being kind, the President, Mrs. Leonard P. Smith, with Mrs. A. H. Wood, and Secretary, Mrs A K Horman, received the guests in the garden.

During afternoon tea, the President presented to Dr. Wood the gift of the Club to the Chapel Fund (See Chapel report)

All present appreciated the opportunity to see the handicraft exhibition, and were particularly interested in the Walton Library, which has now been transferred to Fitchett Hall—quite a trans formation.

Debutante Set, 1959

The debutantes were: Heather Stainsby, Marylin Conroy, Carolyn Weber, Kay Wilkin, Jeanette Kent, Julie Bailey, Joy Petfield, Joy Carter, Angla Healing, Sandra Waite, Susan Coombs

12th February—Annual Meeting of Club.

Sixty-seven members were present at the Annual Meeting, which was held in the Music Hall.

13th March—Welcome to New Members.

New members of the Club who had left school last year thoroughly enjoyed a pleasant evening in the Music Hall, when Miss Gretta Miers gave a most interesting demonstration on make-up.

21st March—Sun Tennis Cup.

The inter-schools' Sun Tennis Cup was played at P.L.C., Burwood, this year. The M.L.C. (Haw thorn) team consisted of Miss Lorraine Coghlan and Mrs J Young (first pair) and Mrs P Wooldridge and Miss Ruth Chitty (second pair).

M.L.C. reached the semi-finals, when they defeated M.C.E.G.G.S., and in the final St Michael's. This is the seventh year in succession that M.L.C. has won the cup.

20th April—Sun Golf Cup.

Congratulations to Firbank for winning the "Sun" Cup. The Old Collegians' team com peting for the cup were Mesdames E L Stewart, C. Farfor, V. Nagel, M. Russell-Smith, H. Ingle Smith, and Miss Judy Balding.

3rd June—1959 Annual Ball.

"My Fair Lady" was the theme chosen this year for the Old Collegians' Club 1959 Annual

Ball, and with excerpts from the show throughout the evening gave the night a very happy atmo sphere.

The President, Mrs. L. R. Williams, received the eleven debutantes and the official guests from Old Wesley Collegians, Elsternwick Old Col legians, and Miss Lucy Kellaway and Miss B. Lindsay.

A profit of £62 was made, and this has been donated to the Chapel Fund. The convener was Miss Ailsa Ross, and ticket secretaries were Mar garet Lansbury and Ruth Bilney.

6th June—"College Day."

An innovation this year was "College Day," which opened at 11.30 with morning assembly, followed by a highly successful luncheon for Old Collegians in the School Gymnasium

Sporting activities, with match between Old Collegians and School girls, added much interest. The relay race was won by the School, while the Old Collegians won the basket-ball, tennis and hockey, and the School won the swimming. Par ticularly popular were the races for mothers and daughters.

About 120 Old Collegians were the guests of the School for the afternoon tea, at which Mrs. A. H. Wood was the hostess. An altogether enjoyable day was held by all

Mrs R G George (Maisie Dunn), Mrs M Muir (Betty Knucky), and Mrs L Williams (Margaret Bickford) compete with their daughters at "College Day*' this year

SU N CU P IS OUR S AGAIN

Editorial

(Continued from page 61)

To-day, in 1959, there is more evidence of that "courageous policy," for since Dr. Fitchett wrote those words many of the original buildings have been replaced by fine new ones, in keeping with a school whose enrolments have jumped from 111 in 1882, 514 in 1921, to nearly 2000 in 1959.

It was the rebuilding scheme of 1939, made possible by the magnificent gifts of nearly £100,000 from the Nicholas brothers, which formed the M.L.C. of to-day. Such buildings as the main school block, the swimming pool, hospital, east and west wings, library, music school, and art and craft studios were built then. Since 1939, the rebuilding scheme has added the science block, junior school and Cato wing, high lighted by the opening in 1957 of the Nurses' Memorial Assembly Hall.

To-day we have yet another building—a chapel —one for which the school has had a long-felt want When later this year we, as Old Col legians, join together in prayer at the first service to be held in the new chapel, let us remember

that this chapel represents not only bricks and mortar, and the endeavour of the hundreds who have worked for years to see it built, but more important, it stands as a representative of the deep spiritual purpose which is behind all the work of M.L.C., whether past, present, or to come.

Some of the old buildings do still exist, and serve as reminders of the many who have loved and worked for the school since its founding One of the oldest still in existence is "The Girls' Block," which was built in 1912. Few to-day realise that it received its name because half of the cost was raised by the girls themselves in a series of garden fetes held over a period of five years

Of all the buildings in the school, Fitchett Hall is the one most dear to thousands of former pupils, for it has been the very hub of the school's life for nearly 40 years. Built in 1917, it was the school assembly hall until September, 1957, and to-day has become a fine library—the Walton Library. While the oil paintings of principals and benefactors have now been removed to the new assembly hall, the more nostalgic will still find the large stained glass window at the eastern end commemorating Nellie Fitchett, a daughter of Dr Fitchett, who died while still a student

Th e Old Collegians' tennis team (from left) : Miss Lorraine Coghlan, Mrs J Youn g (Dulcie Whittaker), Mrs A Woolridge (Anne Golds worthy), and Miss Ruth Chitty —B y courtesy "Th e Sun."

Hews of Old Collegians

"Life's flag flying."

Congratulations to Mrs Henry Bolte (Jill Elder), who was awarded a C.B.E. on the New Year Honours List. Despite her very busy life as the wife of the Premier, Mrs Bolte has found time to work on the women's committees for the Cancer Campaign Appeal, and is now president of the women's committee for the Yooralla £80,000 appeal for crippled hcildren.

Tributes were paid to an Old Collegian at this year's Blind Institute dinner—Dr Kate Camp bell. It was her discovery of the importance of oxygen in preventing blindness in new-born babies which was one of the most important advances in eye research this century.

Old Collegian Dorothy O'Donahoo was one of the finalists in last year's Sun Aria. Dorothy, who is engaged to Brian Hansford, 1957 Sun Aria winner, at present studying in Munich, flew there on 18th April to be married

The Gertrude Pratt Hall, which was laid in November at Morongo, Geelong, was named after an Old Collegian who had been head mistress of Morongo for 22 years, and retired in 1941

Miss Fanny Swanton is at present working as a cottage mother at Mogumber Methodist Mission for part-aborigines in Western Australia. She welcomed Glenda McMillian earlier this year, who spent three months working at the mission

Old Collegians who are at present among Melbourne's journalists are Inez Benson, who is on "The Age"; Julie Beams (Sparrow), on "Stock and Land," and Kerry Pearce on "The Herald."

Freule Waite will be going to Burwood Teach ers' Training College in July.

Old Collegians who graduated as infants' teachers from Burwood Teachers' College included Helen Bennett, Judy Ball, Joan Kniese, Helen Mitchell, Winsome Strickland, Judith Taylor, Catherine Warren, Jeanette White, and Beverley Wright.

Ruth Arnold, who is nursing at Prince Henry's Hospital, topped the State for the first year State nursing examinations last year.

Helen Bandt is secretary to the almoner at Queen Victoria Hospital

Mrs. Robert Fuller (April Adams) has moved from Cobram to Tasmania, where her address is now 382 Vermont Road, Ravenswood.

Wendy Stephen is working as a ledger filer for a year while completing her Leaving Certifi cate at night school Next year, if successful, she hopes to begin nursing through the Royal Melbourne School of Nursing.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rush (Doreen Lacey) cele brated their silver wedding anniversary in Janu ary this year.

Aileen Poolton, who is doing final year in science, last year won the exhibition in bio-chemis try and physiology

Graduation Day, 11th March, was a happy day for Barbara Taylor, when she received her Bachelor of Commerce Degree. It was a proud day for her mother, Mrs Wm Taylor (Essie Robinson) and her aunt, Mrs. Leonard P. Smith (Stella Robinson).

Dr Wood baptised these babies on Sunday, 9th February, at the Balwyn Methodist Church: The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Nye (Ruth Farren Price), and the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Lyons (Betty McLaughlan).

Barbara Diprose has just completed her second year at Glenelg Base Hospital, where she is thoroughly enjoying her training

Janice Houston was the winner of the Laura White Science Prize at Elsternwick Branch, awarded by the Old Collegians' Club Anne Turnbull was the winner of the Margaret Tidde man Scholarship, also awarded yearly by the Old Collegians' Club

Mrs. Glen Balmford (Tomasetti) has been conducting a course for the Council of Adult Education. Entitled "Folk Songs and Folk Lore, Europe to Australia," Glen illustrates her lectures by singing the folk songs and accompanying with her guitar.

A visitor to Melbourne is Mrs. Ralph Hunt (Iris Chambers), whose home is now at Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

Farewells to friends in Melbourne were made by Mrs. Charles Dow (Jean Williams) when she left before Christmas to live in Perth, where her husband has been appointed a Church of Christ minister at Inglewood.

Four Old Collegians, Mavis Tompkins, Jan Raylor Delys Porter and Barbara Lewis gradu ated from the Kindergarten Training College at the end of last year

Heather Marshall has just completed a Physio therapy course.

Mrs Duncan Phillips (Stephanie Elliott) has moved to live in Brisbane.

Of four prizes awarded last year at the Royal Children's Hospital three went to Old Collegians. Judith Palmer won the A. Jeffreys Wood Gold Medal First prizewinner of the Murray Smith Prize was Laurel Wood, and third place winner was Wendy Wellard.

Gillian Anderson was appointed to the Depart ment of External Affairs, the first woman diplomat selected in Canberra for seven years. Gillian was joint head prefect with her sister Mamie in 1954.

Mrs. G. D. Clark (Helen Reynolds) is one of the regular hospital visitors at Heidelberg Repat riation Hospital.

An Old Collegian, Verna Davey, is the head girl at Invergowrie this year.

One of the few women's gemologists in Vic toria is Kathleen Manning, who has been a member of the Old Collegians' Council. Kathleen is also a car racing enthusiast

THEATRE

Melbourne actress Zoe Caldwell, who was one of the Stratford Company which visited Russia recently, has signed up for a further season at Stratford-on-Avon. Already she has played in "Othello" with Paul Robeson, and as Helena in "All's Well that Ends Well," with Dame Edith Evans. It is indeed a far cry from the Zoe who joined the Shakespeare Memorial Company a year ago with a contract calling for walk-on parts and an Elizabethan Theatre Trust Scholarship for three years Indeed, so great has been her success that one London critic wrote:". . . she has the emotional range and intelligence to make her the finest Shakespearian actress of her generation."

Old Collegian Shirley Broadway appears regu larly on television, in which she does comedy sketches two nights a week. Shirley, who in private life is Mrs. Laurie McDonald, has been in show business nearly all her life, as she first appeared on stage at six weeks of age in a panto mime with her father. Whilst still only four she picked up singing, dancing and acrobatics, although polio at the age of seven stopped her dancing. Highlight for her this year has been her role as Polly Peacham in Brecht's "Three penny Opera."

Mrs Alan King (Beverley McLaughlin), who lives at Oakie, Queensland, last year played the leading role in "Show Boat," which was put on by the Toowomba Philharmonic Society

The role of Barbara in the Australian premiere of Jean Anouilh's play, "Dinner with the Family," at the Melbourne Little Theatre, was last year played by Mrs. Nat Crosbie (Charmian Jacka) Charmian has appeared in many leading roles with the Little Theatre and the University, as well as in "It's Never Too Late" and "The Diary of Anne Frank" at the Princess Theatre

TRAVELLERS

Mr and Mrs E Wright (Elma Cox) left on 21st May for a six months overseas.

Mrs. W. B. Miller (Dorothy Reseigh) met Avice Blennerhasset and Mrs F Cornell (Edna Pryor) in London.

Mrs. Carl Pullen (Myra Dwight) is now living in England, where she expects to stay for five years

Joan Walton is at present in Canada, but plans to return home at the end of the year.

Varlerie Brewer, who returned from abroad in January, spent eighteen months touring the United Kingdom and the Continent.

Mrs. Gordon Berg (Loris Taylor) has returned to Montreal after a two months visit to Mel bourne, where she stayed with Mrs Walker (Mona Liston).

Mrs. L. Haslam (Hessie Graham) has returned from a short visit to Perth, where she saw her daughter, Mrs. B. Day (Thelma Haslam) and her granddaughter.

Mrs R Schofer (Joan Mason), who has been living in Alabama, will visit England later this year before returning to Australia to live next year

Sue Crothers, who has been sent abroad by commercial interests in the Sunraysia district, is helping to advertise local products in England.

Joan Cornish, who was an occupational therapist at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, is at present touring in England.

Mrs. Wes. Young (Coral Clark) is going to America early this year. Later this year she will buy a car in Germany and tour the Continent

After a visit to Europe, Nola Ross will return to Australia, and then visit America.

Marno Eddy has returned from a six months world tour.

A highlight of an overseas visit for Mrs. L. H. Twycross (Violet Woolcock) was the oppor tunity of seeing Zoe Caldwell in "Twelfth Night" at Oxford

Gwenda Robins left Melbourne at the end of November last for a working holiday in England.

Mrs. Fred Cornell (Edna Pryor) left in Octo ber with her husband for England, via the Panama Canal After staying with relations in Surrey and making a short visit to Spain, Hol land and Europe, she will return in July.

Old Collegian Mary Louise Baxter is at present in the United States under a Fulbright travel grant Mary is a student at the Carnegie Library, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is on leave of absence from the Coburg Municipal Library, where she has been working for almost three years.

Kathleen Old, who has spent six months in America with her parents, is now teaching in England before touring the Continent.

Yvonne Wardle has gone to Canada on a working holiday.

Mrs Pullen (Joan Garden), who is living in England, will return home next year.

Brenda Coates, who is teaching at Merton Hall, is planning a trip overseas.

Heather Nixon is at present touring overseas, having made her headquarters at Edinburgh. Mrs. John Thompson (Lillian Nixon) is living in Edin burgh for a time, where her doctor husband studies for a further degree at the Edinburgh University.

Faye Dunoon, of Swan Hill, left in May for a trip to Hong Kong and Japan Last year she had a lovely trip through South Australia to Alice Springs and Darwin across to the Ather ton Tablelands and down through Queensland to home.

Lorraine Stephen, who has been managing a city pharmacy for four years, left for England and the Continent at the end of May on a working holiday.

Dr. Alison Luekis, who is in London, plans to visit Europe for a short holiday, after which she will return to Pembury Hospital, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, where she is Senior Resident Paediatrics. She will continue her work in Children's Health and Obstetrics before returning home to Mel bourne via Malaya.

Mrs Ian Waterhouse (Marie Young) will leave in September for nine months in California, where her husband, who was senior lecturer in psychology at Melbourne University, will be attached to the Institute of Behavioral Science at Palo Alto, California.

Rain spoilt an otherwise exciting experience for Lorraine Coghlan, holder of the Wimbledon mixed doubles title. An additional thrill was the presentation of the mixed doubles cup made to her and her partner, Bob Howe, by the Duchess of Kent

During her stay in London Meg Harry was one of 40 chosen by Australia House to show and talk about her country's goods at an International Food Fair held at Earl's Court last September Among the Australian export goods that she had to talk about was spaghetti. She returned home via Canada and America, and while in New York and San Francisco studied commercial art

ENGAGEMENTS

Jill Clark to Edgar Winter.

Helen Paice to Keith Butcher.

Elizabeth Duncan to Donald Westford.

Dorothy O'Donahoo to Brian Hansford

Margaret Kidd to Bruce McCorkell.

Mary Taylor to Julian Fadar.

Lorraine Wormald to Geoffrey Barnden

June Broadbent to Robert Freeman.

Dorothy Alexander to Alan Demack.

Dennette Gourlay to David Long.

Lorraine Coghlan to John Robinson

Margaret Wallace to Geoffrey Sheldrick.

Lynette Lamb to Daryl Hornsby.

Helen Ducat to Phillip Webber.

Jennifer Attree to Colin Whitsed.

Pamela Levy to Barry Sacks

Betty Moon to John Jackson.

Barbara Heape to David Jones.

Bettine Dusting to Terry Hawksley.

Lynette Tocknell to Brian Collins

Jean McEwen to Allan Espie

Berrice Callander to Keith Ough

Robin Campbell to Peter Barrett.

Roslyn Williams to Jim Snow.

Barbara Hope to Graeme McCrae

Judith Bull to James Renick.

Jill Woodfull to John Armour

Jennifer Andrews to Neil Crocker.

Audrey Walklate to John Eggington.

Margaret Forsyth to Lieutenant John Horwood.

Wendy Orton to Donald McLean

Ainslie Rowe to Hugh Hudson.

Doreen Segal to Manfred Hermann

Penelope Lardner to Ronald Crump

Jean Hirst to Geoffrey Tulloch.

Annette Clark to Douglas Strain.

Brenda Burton to Ken Hales.

Judith Roe to Jim Rockliffe.

Aileen Poolton to Bruce Pike

Pat Waycott to Jim Potter.

Margaret Lidgett to Arthur Binks.

Roslyn Bull to Ken Bull.

Helen Butler to David Aitken

Toyce Hagger to Robert Denny.

Diane Knight to Max Heatherington

Mrs A J Farnsworth (Enid Brown), whose doctor husband was awarded the M.B.E. in the Queen's Birthday Honours List, will leave for America in September with her family They also plan to visit England and Sweden during their nine months abroad.

While in Perth for a short holiday, Delia Hilton met several Old Collegians, including Prue Joske (Appelby), who is now living in Nedlands, Perth.

Sisters Megan and Mwyn Sheil had an unusual holiday last year, when together with a friend they visited New Guinea Not only did they visit the seaboard towns of Port Moresby, Samarai, Lae and Madang, but also the inland areas, where they saw some of the more remote tribes Among the more unusual sights was to see a fierce-looking warrior from the New Guinea Highlands walk out of a trading store with a packet of wrapped bread.

Joan Inglesant to Barry Sneddon.

June Gild to Douglas Davis.

Paddy Dixon to Norman Broberg

Margaret Fathers to Bryan Young.

Janice Rosengarten to George Huppert.

Anne Neal to John Moon.

Wilma Garrett to Doug Tonkin

Dalys Hearn to George Grant.

Stephanie Howell to Lyle Stephens.

Yvonne Stewart to Richard Snape

Judith Rosenberg to Keith Mitchell.

Leslie Cook to Harold Cross.

Margaret Collins to William Holyman. Rosslyn Sorensen to Paul Brotchie

June Beech to Bruce Tayler.

June Trembath to Gilbert Currie.

Fay Watt to Leon Lucas

Barbara Leithem to Bruce Warington. Pat Doolan to Barry Wathen.

Doctor Kathleen Thomson to John Binns.

Valerie Brewer to Donald Hewitt

Helen Tully to David Revell.

Judy Fouley to Patrick Bourke.

Glenda Pendlebury to Brian Flanigan. Gay Cotton to Bert Hosking

Pamela Hawkins to Lawrence Rattle.

Judith Edmondson to Ken Bournan. Gillian Adney to Ralph Voutier

Beverley Painter to Ian Arthur Hughes.

Coralie Davies to John Mifsud.

Joan Pullen to Lieut. Anthony Clarke Ernst. Diana Gallus to Peter Brawne

Frances Woolhouse to Lowland Keller.

Wendy Finch to Edward Drowley.

Barbara Meaklim to Ken Urquhart

Pauline Farries to Graeme Gill.

Tanice Roe to Graham Dryden.

Mary Ross to Frederick McGuiness.

Other Old Collegians who have become engaged: Lvnette Shattle, Judy McLeod, Jennifer Treyvaud, Theonie Greenwood, Eliza-beth Cowan, Lisbeth Rankin, Barbara Heywood, Maris John son, Robin Kaye, Elizabeth Webb, Elaine Clark, Nancy Stent, Shirley Clemence, Betty Hosie, Val Yeo, Gillian Anderson, Moira Wells, Vivianne Williams, Sue Shannas, Gleneva Spear, Rosalie Hunter, Joan MacLean.

WEDDINGS

Pamela Lees was married to Lachlan MacKin non at Littlejohn Memorial CHapel, Scotch Col lege, on 9th December. Her sister, Diana, was a bridesmaid.

Dorothy Clapperton was married to Norman Prendergast at Xavier College Chapel on 29th November. Bridesmaids, who were both Old Collegians, were Pam Taylor and Jenny Stevens

Ginny Smorgan was married to Lesley Green at Toorak Synagogue Bridesmaids included her three sisters, Sandra, Vicki and Leanie.

June Yates was married to William Keith Allard at Melbourne Grammar School Chapel on 18th November.

Cecile Benjamin was married to Hadden Storey at Deepdene Methodist Church on 6th Sep tember Her sisters, Alison and Rosemary, were bridesmaids. It was the first marriage to be celebrated in the new church.

Pauline Lee was married to James Dowsett in Singapore in November.

Alison Lemon was married to Alan Jarman at Wesley College Chapel in September

Susanne Peverill was married to Reginald Lamer in London at St. Margaret's, Putney. Susanne has been working at Australia House, while her husband is now playing with the Royal Philharmonic and London Symphony Orchestra. They plan to make their home in London for several years

Diana Yorston was married to Frank Coulter at St. John's Church of England, Toorak, on 10th January Bridesmaids were Anne Ensten and Yvonne Drake.

Joyce Rendall was married to John Schwieger at St. Martin's Church, Hawksburn, on 10th January

Marion Dudley was married to Ian Provan on 9th May at Spring Road Methodist Church, Malvern. They will be living at Longerenong Agricultural College, where Ian is Assistant Dairy Instructor

Judith Wilson was married to Maxwell Ben netts on 3rd January It was the first wedding to be performed in the new Chadstone Methodist Church, and the bridegroom's father officiated at the ceremony.

Anne Collett was married to John Williams at All Souls' Church of England, Sandringham, on 6th January.

Diana Knight, Empire Games swimmer, was married to Maxwell Heatherington at Alphington Methodist Church in January.

Audrey Walklate was married to John Egging ton in December. She was attended by Merrilee Mattinson, daughter of Winsome Walklate. Audrey is the daughter of an Old Collegian, Mrs Vi Walklate, of Belleura Hill Road, Mornington

Elizabeth Scarlett was married to Dr Geoffrey Greenbaum at Wesley College Chapel on 29th January. Elizabeth is a music teacher on the College staff. Dr. Wood officiated at the cere mony

Helena Heath was married to Neil Weber in September. Helena is the daughter of Mrs. A. Heath (Clarice Bradshaw).

Elaine Joseph was married to Raymond Brown on 28th February.

Pam Hawkins was married to Lawrence Rattle on 9th March.

Jeanette Young was married to Dr. Ian Water house at St. Hilary's Church of England, Kew.

Heather Ritchie was married on 21st February at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Camberwell, to Graeme Kellock Barbara Dicks was chief brides maid. Old Collegians also present at the wedding were Anne Sheldon, Wendy Parkes and Joan Harris

Janice Thornton was married to Donald Roberts at South Camberwell Methodist Church on 6th December. Matron of honour was Janice Wigg (Prentice)

Ariel Keen was married to the Rev. Donald Saltmarsh at Kew Methodist Church on 14th March

Jennifer Taylor was married to Ian Ross at Wesley College Chapel on 14th March. Mardi McCallum was one of the bridesmaids.

Anne Paton was married to Ian Jones at the Frank Paton Memorial Presbyterian Church, Deepdene, on 14th March. Marigold McLean was one of the bridesmaids.

Gretta Miers was married to Dr Victor Lewis on 21st March. The couple are planning to live in Sydney.

Phyllis Little was married to Tony Car on 4th April Bridesmaids were Old Collegians, An n Hartnett and sister, Joy Little

Dorothy Alexander was married to Alan Demack in Murrumbeena Methodist Church.

Barbara Algie was married to Max Tilly on 25 th April at Glen Iris Methodist Church. Bridesmaid was Jean Hirst.

Bernice Heffernan was married to John Norman on 16th May at Glen Iris Methodist Church Bridesmaid was Marilyn Leikle

Jennifer Dodgshun was married to John Barnes in January. They are now living in Western Australia.

Jennifer Andrews was married to Neil Crocker on 9th May at St. John's Church of England, Camberwell. Margaret Hayden was bridesmaid.

Josephine Brownrigg was married to Rev. Elzo van der Mark in April. Hilary Dunn was one of the bridesmaids.

Nola Peddle was married to Wesley George at St. Mary's Church of England, Caulfield, on 4th April. Brenda Walker was the bridesmaid.

Judith Wilkinson was married to John Shelton at Ashburton Methodist Church on 10th January

Jan Miller was married to Kevin Telford at Littlejohn Memorial Chapel, Scotch College, in November.

Jocelyn Cornell was married to Robert Dodd at Burke Road, Balwyn, Methodist Church on 7th February. Bridesmaids included Mary Jean Ross and sister, Pamela Cornell

Sally Barrie was married to Leon Segal in January

Elizabeth Ralton was married to Peter Wright at the "Orana" Chapel, Wattle Park, on 6th August. Elizabeth is a physiotherapy student at the University

Judith Bromfield was married to Maxwell Rush at Wesley College Chapel in September.

Beth Harrison was married to John Lightfoot at Summerhill Road Methodist Church on 14th March.

Barbara Harrison was married to Alan Marsh at Wesley College Chapel in September. Brides maid was her sister, Beth.

Rosalie Pomroy was married to Ian Lurati at Highfield Road Methodist Church

Helen Forder was married to Ken Ellis at Highfield Road Methodist Church in November.

Barbara Chandler was married to Alan Harding in December.

Margaret Collins was married to William Holy man. Val. Hampshire was bridesmaid.

June Beech was married to Bruce Tayler at Melbourne Grammar Chapel in April Her sister, Elaine, was bridesmaid.

Lorraine Deutsher was married to Raymond Penrose at North Brighton Methodist Church on 14th April.

Marjorie Brown was married to Douglas Weir at Gardiner Church of Christ on 3rd April.

Margaret Forsythe was married to John Hor wood on 24th January They sailed on the "Iberia" on 28th, and are now living in England for 3i years, where John is doing a specialised gunnery course

Patricia Waycott married James Potter on 23rd May at Hartwell Presbyterian Church.

Pat Holt was married to Richard Trevare on 8th November at Canterbury Methodist Church. The matron of honour was Pauline McCulloch (Anscombe)

Rosalind Bull was married to Kenneth Bull, of Bristol, England, on 20th June at Glen Iris Methodist Church.

Jennifer Andrew was married to Neil Crocker at St. John's Church, Camberwell. Margaret Hyden was one of the bridesmaids

Elwyn Kerr was married to Ronald Neil Davis at the East Kew Methodist Church on 28th February.

Other Old Collegians who have been married recently are: Marjorie Vasey, now Mrs E T Cato; Pamela Levy, now Mrs. Barry Sacks; Jill Vanthoff, now Mrs. A. K. Outen; Marli Albiston, now Mrs. C. R. Goldsworthy; Christine Dray, now Mrs. J. Colter; Ngaire Knight, now Mrs. Stevard Whitehead; Shirley Cowas, now Mrs Brian Chap man; Robin Kaye was married at Melbourne Grammar Chapel in April.

BIRTHS

Mr. and Mrs. Hal Bannister (Jill Adams), birth of a daughter (Carolyn Ann), at Adelaide on 27th September

Mr and Mrs Keith Williams (Roma Lemke), birth of a son (Richard Glenn) on 27th Novem ber

Mr and Mrs Peter Wayman (Margaret Shep herd), birth of a son (Christopher Guy), on 27th September.

Mr and Mrs Max Williams (June Jenkin), birth of a son (Neil Murray), on 25th September.

Mr and Mrs Ian Hendy (Barbara Smith), birth of a daughter (Susan Barbara), on 2nd August.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hurd (Shirley Marquis), birth of .a son on 16th July.

Mr and Mrs Cec Cobden (Nola Chapman), birth of a daughter (Jeanette) in July.

Dr. and Mrs. John Lawsey (Margaret Mad dock), birth of a daughter (Elizabeth Ailsa), on 29th November

Mr and Mrs John Crowder (Janet Bell), birth of a daughter on 17th November.

Mr. and Mrs. Dick England (Betty Barrett), birth of a daughter (Sandra Elizabeth), on 28th August.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Struthers (Mavis Lenne), birth of a daughter on 3rd June

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gretton (Jean Ward), birth of a daughter on 12th December.

Mr and Mrs Peter McCallum (Bev Bolle), birth of a daughter (Nanette Wendy), on 3rd November.

Mr. and Mrs. Don Wilkinson (Linda Hamon), birth of a daughter (Jenny Lynn), on 3rd April, 1958, at Numurkah.

Mr and Mrs Dry (Thelma Haslam), birth of a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Hamley (Beth Judkins), birth of a daughter (Andrea Lynn), on 21st January.

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Pedrick (Iris Arnold), birth of a daughter (Heather Anne), born March, 1958

Mr. and Mrs. M. Trickett (Matthews), a daugh ter, Margot Susan, born on 20th March

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wood (Beverley Mal colm), a son, James Malcolm, born on 19th May.

Mr. and Mrs. H. Weiss (Mavis Bull), a daugh ter (Rosemary Karen), born on 13th August

Mr and Mrs Donald Sinclair (Dawn Hodge) , a son (Andrew Hodge), bom on 12th January, 1958.

Mr and Mrs Don Woodford (Linnette Unken stein), a son (Simon George), born 16th August.

Mr. and Mrs. George Manning (Margaret Stephen), a daughter (Heather Merl), born 9th September.

Mr. and Mrs. T. Harris (Audrey Fleming), a son (Graeme), born in January, Christchurch, New Zealand

Mr. and Mrs. F. Gretton (Jean Ward), a daughter, bom in December.

Mr and Mrs. Len Lanyon (Judy Healey), a son. born in December.

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Evans (Pelma West wood), a daughter (Julie Ann), born in February.

Mr. and Mrs. Barry West (Jennifer Lamble), a son (Barry Robert), born in February

Mr. and Mrs. Kelvin (Gloria Taylor), a son son (Gregory Kelvin), born in July.

Mr. and Mrs. John Paul (Merle Riches), a son (Ross Graham), born 17th November, at Cooma, N.S.W.

Mr. and Mrs. D. Hodgetts (Jennifer Holden), a son (Timothy Peter), born on 18th August

Mr. and Mrs. Ken Nail (Marjorie Thomas), a daughter, born in February.

Mr. and Mrs. Don Stranger (Phyllis Silvers), a daughter, on 25th April.

Mr. and Mrs. S. Rosenbaum (Nona Slutzkin), a son, on 25th April.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Connor (Phyllis Cliff), a son (Peter John), born on 15th November.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Nye (Ruth Farren Price), a daughter (Kirsten), born on 12th October.

Mr and Mrs D McLean (June Fraatz), a son (James), born on 24th August.

Mr and Mrs M Silk (Val Scott), a son (Peter Alan), born in December.

Mr and Mrs Ken Nail (Marjorie Thomas), a daughter, on 27th February.

Mr and Mrs Bruce Lithgow (Norma Fowles), a son (Peter Whyte), on 16th March.

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Palmer (Marian Nixon), a son (David Keith), at Corowa in November

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Chalmers (Kathleen White), a son (David Hugh), born 6th October.

Mr. and Mrs. Earle (Joan Wright), a daugh ter, born in October

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Farren Price (Robin Wright), a daughter (Robin Louise), born in March

Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Lyons (Elizabeth McCag hern), a daughter, Catherine Astley

Mr. and Mrs. Mac Sayers (Val Long), a d?ughter (Andrea Lee).

Mr and Mrs Kevin Woods (Jean Stodden), a son (Paul James).

Mr. and Mrs. Max Corbett (Eve McLennan), a daughter, born in December

Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Spriggs (Margaret Holds worth), twins, son and daughter, born on 1st May.

Mr. and Mrs. Roff (Jean Rowe), a son (Mur ray John), born 14th December

Mr. and Mrs. Ablecliff (Annette Stephen), a daughter (Julie Annette), born on 23rd December

Mr and Mrs Maurice Doyle (Gwen Bamford), a daughter (Kerry Leigh), on 30th April.

Mr. and Mrs. O. Bird (Berice Greenwood), a son (Phillip Ian).

Mr. and Mrs. T. Anderson (Elva Findlay), a daughter (Janet Ruth), born 3rd December.

Mr. and Mrs. L. Charles (Nance Cumming), a son (Andrew Leonard), born 8th December

Mr and Mrs S Zograthos (Margery Hans ford), a son (Eric Nicholas), born 22nd May.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Reyne (Judith Leask), a son, born 14th May

Mr and Mrs Calwell (Constance Mellor), a daughter, born 6th May.

Mr. and Mrs. Lane Jeffs (Carlie McKinnon), a daughter (Julie Margaret), born in January.

Mr. and Mrs. G. Woodbridge (Ruth Derrick), a daughter (Janet Lorraine), born 30th Novem ber.

BEREAVEMENTS

The Club extends its sympathy to the following Old Collegians who have suffered bereavements during the past year:

Mrs George Carr (Dulcie Gayford) lost her father on 24th January

Mrs. Churchley (Edith Binns) and Mrs. Gray (Olive Binns) lost their father on 10th August.

Mrs. Neilson (Ruby Stocks) and Mrs. Dunstan (Mavis Stocks) lost their father on 2nd July

Pat and Wilma Napier lost their father on 5th November.

Mrs. Cliff Tapner (Jean Vaughan) lost her father.

Mrs. Newnham (Joan Eltis) and Mrs. Lumley (Barbara Eltis), for the loss of their father on 3rd June.

Beth Doery, for the loss of her mother on 4th November.

Mrs. Owens (Lilian Dainty), for the loss of her husband

Mrs. Halliday (Yutha Thiemeyer) lost her mother on 23rd December

Mrs. Geoff Arnold (Lurline Keck), for the loss of her husband

Mrs. A. Paterson (Joyce Bottomer), for the loss of her father on 9th February

Kath Kelly, for the loss of her mother

Joan Illingworth, whose father died.

Mrs. Basil Jackson (Kathleen Vimpani), who lost her husband.

Mrs George Rennie (Marion Fenton), for the loss of her infant son (John Alexander), on 7th January.

Miss Ruth Flockhart, Miss Ann Flockhart and Mrs Ward (Dorothea Flockhart), for the loss of their mother.

Mrs W C. Blackburn (Vera Lockwood), for the loss of her husband.

Mrs Thomas Millar (Marie Bryce), for the loss of her husband on 28th June.

Mrs. R. S. Came (Joan Day), Mrs. J. B. Hewitt (Margaret Day), for the loss of their father on 20th September. Mrs. Oswald (Emma Day), Gertrude Day and Mrs. Black (Floss Day), for the loss of their brother.

Mary Nixon, whose father died on 16th March.

Mrs Stirling (Leila Beckman), whose father died on 10th March.

Mrs Corly-Butler (Gwen Nettle), whose father died on 18th February.

Mrs Podger, whose husband died in April Mrs. Waterman (Gwenda Trevena), for the loss of her father on 27th November.

Mrs. Prytz (Mavis Bryse), whose brother died on 31st March.

Mrs. Zainu'ddin (Ailsa Thompson), whose father died

Mrs. Arch Dufty (Faith Wellard), whose hus band died in April. Mrs. Gibbons (Pat Dufty) and Ruth Dufty, for the loss of their father

Mrs F W Flewellen (lima Towler) and Mrs K. Hall (Alice Towler), whose mother died in November.

VALE

Sympathy is extended to the families of these Old Collegians who have died during the year:

Pennie Brown, of St. George's Road, East Malvern, who was at school in 1958, died suddenly on 5th January, at the age of seventeen years.

Mrs. W. Garden (Ivy Beard), who passed away on 12th April.

Dorothy Davies, who died on 8th Febru ary, at the age of seventeen years.

FUTURE EVENTS

19th August: Annual Dinner at "The Vic toria."

28th September: O.C.C. Golf Day at Hunting dale Golf Club.

3rd October: Chapel Fair at School.

24th October: Opening of Fitchett Chapel.

1st November: O.C.C. Church Service in Fitchett Chapel.

5th December: Garden Party at School.

THANK YO U

The Editress wishes to thank all those who have contributed reports and items of news for the magazine In particular she wishes to thank the Executive Members of the Council and the Edi torial Committee for their wonderful support in collecting news and in preparing it for publi cation. To Phyl Minns, Eve Lewellin, Anne Walton, Niki Demetrie, and Mrs. King, her very grateful thanks.

MOGUMBER MISSION

Extract from a letter sent to the Editress by GLENDA McMILLAN.

Recently, whilst in Western Australia, I had the privilege of working on the staff of the Methodist Mission Station for part-aborigines at Mogumber, about 100 miles north of Perth, on the Moore River. It is an experience I will never forget, and certainly the most satisfying and interesting work I have ever done in my life. Too often we find ourselves becoming involved in our own everyday affairs, and thus forgetting the needs of others, which are often so much greater than ours. The scope for service on the Mission is without limit, as there is so much to be done to help these dusky brothers of ours about whom so many of us know so little.

The problem of part-aborigines arises from their parentage. Usually they have no reliable background and no home life They have no social culture, and know nothing of a protective convention. Part-aborigines are neither "black" nor "white"; they have no desire for a place in aboriginal society, and although they are strug gling for a place in the white community, have

been generally ignored, if not despised, by white Australians.

Nearly all the children on the Mission have come from hovels, on the reserves outside large towns of Western Australia, which we wouldn't consider fit for our domestic animals to live in.

There are about 100 children on the Mission and between 30 to 40 older people, including about 20 white staff The eight babies are cared for in the hospital creche until two years of age, when they will go and live in cottages with the older children There is a "white" mother in charge of each cottage, and she is assisted by one or two senior girls who have left school. The younger ones also have their responsibilities, and are expected to do their share of the daily chores, altogether the aim being to run the cottages as near as possible on the lines of a normal Christian family.

The most important part of the work is the introduction of the boys and girls to Jesus Christ, first of all in their cottages family prayers are said, and the day begins and ends with dependence upon God. After morning tea there is a brief period of fellowship, and this is open to anyone on the station who cares to attend Sunday services and Sunday school all try to bring the people to a closer dependence upon God. In other words, the Mission has tried to give the boys and girls the same opportunities to know Jesus as other children have.

When the children leave school those recom mended by the teacher go on to High School in Perth and board at a government hostel, and later follow careers of their choice. Those not recommended for High School also have to be equipped so they can earn their own living As the girls leave school they are enrolled as students with the Perth Technical Correspondence School in courses in dressmaking and home management, gaining their practical experience in the cottages and babies' creche. For the boys 12,000 acres of the reserve is gradually being developed into a sheep station, providing training in both agri culture and care of stock. Training in care and use of machinery and carpentry is also available to them

IN FRANCE

Leslie Cook had many entertaining moments in a two-year trip overseas. One of her jobs was as a governess to a French family living near Laon, in the Champagne country Leslie, who was a trained occupational therapist, decided to take a break from her work in England and have a summer holiday with a difference High light of this visit occurred when she went to stay with the children's paternal grandfather at an old chateau on the Spanish frontier There in an old high ceiling room shrouded with draperies she played duets with the 84-year-old white-bearded composer On another occasion she took the children to visit the maternal grandparents who lived in Belgium, where she was taken on sightseeing tours all over the coun try. Leslie decided to visit Scotland for a month, where she stayed for over a year. She also spent some time in the north of England, in County Durham, where she met a pen friend of many years standing.

First Meeting of the O.C.C.

(In our last issue we read excerpts from "Bluebell," where a meeting had been called by Dr. Fitchett for the purpose of forming an Old Collegians' Club. Miss Thyra Marks moved that the "Old Collegians' Club" be formed, and Mrs. Basil Kilvington was nominated as the first secretary. Now read on:)

HTHE Chairman, Mr Corr, then suggested that a provisional committee be formed of from twelve to twenty girls.

"The objects shall be: First, to preserve old College ties and friendships; next, to provide for social intercourse amongst ourselves; and then, too, I hope, to maintain sentiments of loyalty and affection to the College. In these (P.L.C.) rules there is the institution of an Old Collegian's Day," he said

Miss Fitchett asked what that meant Miss Elsie Fitchett suggested it meant a holiday for the School.

"Ruinous!" said the Doctor.

Someone explained that it meant the setting apart of one day a year for a garden party, or an evening like this.

Dr. Fitchett: "At all events, we shall propose to keep the Old Collegians' Day a social gather ing. The Club could also give prizes or scholar ships to form a link between the girls gone out of the College and those in it—a prize from all former pupils of the College.

"The subscription at the P.L.C is 2/6 a year Someone wants to know what we should want the money for. Well, if you want to have a garden party—even the invitations for to-night cost £2 or £3. We cannot run a Club without cost, and you are not the ladies to grudge the cost.

"If 2/ 6 a year is sufficient for the P.L.C., it ought to be enough for us. You will feel more interest in it if you think it out for yourselves, and make it your own Club

"This Club will train you to make speeches, ladies, and be a splendid debating club, and since you all are, or will be, voters taking part in this Federation, and have the responsibility

of ruling, it will be a training to you to have your own club."

Miss Elsie Fitchett then proposed that Dr. Fitchett nominate a committee This was carried unanimously, and the Doctor consented to form a committee to transact the business in hand.

"Three thousand young ladies," he said, "have gone through this College in twenty years. How splendid it would have been to have had this earlier I am to blame for that Miss Thyra Marks was very earnest with me some three years to do so."

Miss Maida Stubbs moved that the subscription be 5/ a year.

"Miss Stubbs understands finance," said the Doctor, "the daughter of a banker. But, if you take my fatherly advice you will begin with the modest sum of 2/6. I do not think you will want more. I think you have sufficient use for all the half-crowns you possess, and do not want to waste them unnecessarily."

Mrs. Vasey (Alice McCutcheon) : "The impres sion in this quarter (where married ladies most do congregate) is that 2/6 a year is quite enough, and that even the husbands would not object to that." Thus were the extravagantly-minded virgins overruled by the staid matrons.

The flashlight photograph, which had been all this time in preparation, was then taken, and supper and pleasant "chat" followed, making a suitable end to a pleasant and memorable evening, and one which, it is to be hoped, will bear good fruit.

Before dispersing, Miss Fitchett played "Auld Lang Syne" and we sang "God Be With You," according to long-established custom of all College gatherings.

THE OLD COLLEGIANS' CLUB OF TH E METHODIST LADIES' COLLEGE LIFE MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNT

Statement of Accounts for Year Ended 31st December, 1958.

RECEIPTS

T o Balance at 31/12/5 7 £488 13 , Subscriptions 316 1 Interest— Commonwealth Bond £83 10 0 State Electricity Com Loan 21 0 0 Bank 10 18 0

DISBURSEMENTS

Transfer of Interest to Current A/c , ..£11 6 8 0 Purchase of Bond 500 0 0 Balance at Bank 3041 4 6

£921 2 6

METHODIST LADIES' COLLEGE—OLD COLLEGIANS' CLUB

Statement of Receipts and Payments for Year Ended 31/12/58.

RECEIPTS

Balance at Bank—1/1/5 8 £383 11 6 Subscriptions 269 18 0 Badges 63 5 0

Receipts for Social Functions Guest Speaker Evening £10 8 6 Garden Party 31 3 0 14 1 6

Transfer of Dramatic Club Account 14 3 2 Sundries and Donations 71 4 0 Life Membership Interest 116 8 0 Bank Interest 21 4 7

£871 15 9

PAYMENTS

Petty Cash Secretary £301 0 0 Treasurer 9 2 0 £39 12 0

Printing and Stationery— Magazine 171 6 9 General 100 7 2 271 13 11 Postage 118 14 3 Expenses of Social Functions— Garden Party 53 7 6 Open Night 91 3 0 School Girls' Welcome 6 15 0 69 15 6

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£871 15 9

THE OLD COLLEGIANS' CLUB OF TH E METHODIST LADIES' COLLEGE CHAPE L APPEA

Silver and Green HAWTHORN

—Ka y Bradbury, IV.d, Tiddeman

Silver and Qreen

m} t Magazine of Stye ^ctbobis t Rabies' (College, JJIafoiljortt

DECEMBER, 1959

Editors: Margaret Dunkin, Diane Kerr

Sub-Editor: Elaine McConkey

Magazine Committee: Miss M Betts, Miss L Mitchell, Miss C Greenwood (Exam Results, School Officers), Wendy Buchanan, Carol Burford, Jill Dibbs, Judith Dubiner, Mary Ellemor, Pamela Falder, Pamela Giltinan, Rosalyn Haimson, Lynette Hodgson, Faye Jobling, Margaret Phillipson, Angela Schafer, Claire Seamons, Rosslyn Wortley, Patricia Ballantyne, Suzanne Davies, Elizabeth Gilliam, Leonie Hodges, Lynne Jackson, Eden Liddelow, Solway Love

Editorial

The opening of Fitchett Chapel has been the achievement of a goal towards which the vision, devotion and hard work of many years has been tending Some people may have felt that the Chapel does not justify this effort—that it would have been more profitably directed towards pro viding better academic facilities, but M.L.C is a Christian school, and as such, must aim to teach the central importance of spiritual things. A school chapel, a place especially set apart and consecrated, in the midst of the hurry and bustle of school, for the worship of God, is of major importance in this teaching. This necessity for a Chapel was emphasised in one of the readings at the Dedication Service, in which Solomon refers to the new temple as God's dwelling place

The Chapel has been built in the hope that through its influence girls may learn to come closer to God and so be strengthened in the beginnings of their lives as Christians; but this effect will be gained only if each girl is prepared to make an effort. Besides being a house of quietness and peace, the Chapel is a place where girls can exercise their spiritual life and, in the words of Paul, "maintain the spiritual glow."

The hope of those who have worked and prayed for the Chapel is that it will become a sanctuary and a symbol in the school, from which will come some girls who have caught a glimpse of what Christ's teaching means in daily life and work.

In a legend concerning the origin of Christian ity, the Angel Gabriel questions Christ's wisdom in leaving the fate of the world in the hands of the Twelve—twelve ordinary men—and asks Him what other plans He has for spreading His Gospel, and Christ replies simply, " I have no other plan, I am trusting them". In the provision of this Chapel, a great trust has thus been placed in us and in future generations, and it is now the part of the girls of M.L.C. to value that trust. It is our responsibility to use the Chapel sincerely—to take what it offers and to try to grow in under standing that we might more closely fulfil the words of the familiar school prayer:

"Help us so to use our times of worship together in this place, that when we go to our work and our games, we may take Thee with us.'

A Tribute to Miss Ruth Flockart, Retiring Music Director

From

an Old Collegian, Shirley Douglas, (nee Robinson).

The debt of M.L.C., Hawthorn, to Miss Ruth Flockart is incalculable. Most of the working life of this extraordinarily gifted person has been spent at M.L.C

Soon after her schooldays ended, Miss Flockart returned to M.L.C. in 1912 as a resident teacher, at the same time continuing her musical educa tion at the University Conservatorium. The possessor of a fine contralto voice, she studied singing with Mrs Royce, and piano with the late Edward Goll. Secondary studies were 'cello and pipe organ. The school pianos were always in demand, and used by the boarders from 6 a.m., so to get her own practice done Miss Flockart hired a piano from Allan's, and installed it in her bedroom. She worked for two hours daily before breakfast, and at other times during the day. She was the School accompanist, taught a large group of piano students bi-weekly, and had duties as a resident mistress Miss Flockart was appointed to the Conservatorium staff in 1920. She had to give up residence at M.L.C. and divide her teaching week between Conserva torium and College Gradually M.L.C authori ties asked her to undertake more and more responsibility at the School.

The second half of 1930 was a critical period for Ruth Flockart. She was asked to take over senior class work and the choir, following the death of the Music Director, Mr. Frazier, and to prepare the Speech Night programme Some what appalled, she sought the advice of her much esteemed friend, Dr. A. E. Floyd, and received not only advice and encouragement to take the opportunity offered, but practical help for her first Speech Night, including an offer to accom pany the singing. Thus began Dr. Floyd's long years of friendship and musicianly help to M.L.C. girls. He played for 25 Speech Nights in suc cession, and has been the adjudicator at the House Music Contests and School Music Scholarship tests

To try for a place in the Choir, girls had to go to "Flock's" office and sing the first verse and chorus of the hymn "Onward, Christian Soldiers". If the singer could not pitch her voice accurately she was thanked for coming, told she did not reach the required standard, and ushered out. If she could pitch her voice, she then sang several scales so that her vocal range could be noted, and she could be tentatively placed in firsts, seconds or thirds Once in the choir evidence of musical sensibility and enthu siasm could earn her a place in the Glee Club Each year Miss Flockart looked for particularly fine voices, with owners always willing to think of themselves as part of a whole, for her Madrigal Group.

In preparing a choral work Miss Flockart was faithful to the composer's intention Her choirs did not do things not written in the score She obtained beautiful phrasing, and had the good conductor's capacity to see every phrase in its place in the total performance. Technical and interpretative considerations were taken hand in hand, not separately. In rehearsal she did not merely hope for the best, she had the patience to work and wait for the best, and get it Miss Flockart insisted on the observance of an ele mentary rule—that everybody should come in and cut off exactly when her baton came in and cut off.

Miss Flockart's choice of works for the study and joy of the Choir and Madrigal girls was a mirror and record of her own sensibility in its beauty and truth. She chose lovely poems with appropriate musical settings. In them was a wealth of imagery, thought and feeling. We remember—

"April is in my mistress' face but in her heart a cold December."

"Seek sweet content . . . lift your eyes, and be not dull and blind, Pierce thro' the clouds, and see the sun behind." "Trembling and fearfulness upon me fall; with sorrow overwhelmed, Lord, hear me call."

"Sing with praises, be joyful, Thy Jesus is here, Away with complaining, faith ever maintaining, My Jesus is here."

"Sweet babe, in thy face Holy image I can trace." "The snow must melt, must go Fast, fast as water flow."

"Come as the winds come when forests are rended Leave the corpse uninterr'd, the bride at the altar."

"Fly, singing bird, fly From the wood where lies sheltered thy nest, From the tree whence thou pourest thy song."

"Moveless fish in the water gleam By silver reeds in a silver stream."

Artistic ability of a high order, combined with a gift of practical organisation, is comparatively rare. Ideas for a Music School building were gathered during a two-year overseas trip under taken to gain more knowledge of music in edu cation On her return in 1934, Miss Flockart was appointed Director of the M.L.C Music School. In 1939 the Music School building was completed. It comprised a small hall with stage

and instrument rooms, and twelve sound-proofed teaching rooms.

Personal friends and admirers of Miss Flockart provided instruments, and endowed music scholar ships A school orchestra was formed

The House music contests grew from the Inter Form music contests, begun by Miss Flockart in 1931, and provide a musical education in them selves. Girls are chosen to conduct and accom pany the choirs, which sing set works. There are sight reading tests, chamber music items, and the performance of the girls' original compositions.

Miss Flockart has had the planning and pre paration of the two annual Music Recitals, the music of Speech Nights, the annual Church Service broadcast from 3LO, Jubilee concerts, A.B.C concerts, broadcasts and recordings, Vic torian School Music Association Festivals, and Christmas programmes given in St. Paul's Cathe dral

In 1940 John Bishop, Scotch College Music Director, and Miss Flockart, were movers in founding the V.S.M.A., the aim of which is to bring together all teachers of music in schools for an interchange of work and ideas She was for five years a vice-president, and for many years an executive member. She is now a life member She is a member of the British Music Society, the Faculty of Music, and of the Music Standing Committee of the Melbourne University. She is a member of the A.B.C. advisory sub committee for School Music Broadcasts, and was a member of the Subscribers' Committee for A.B.C concerts.

The Queen's Birthday Honours List in 1956 included the name of Miss Ruth Flockart The award of M.B.E was conferred on her for her services to Australian music.

If Albert Schweitzer is right when he says that "example is not the main thing in influencing others, it is the only thing", then in Miss Flockart M.L.C. students had a most potent influence for good In her own life problems concerned with finding Music School staff were laid before God. The self-control necessary for a conductor facing huge audiences was prayed for. Her excellence was not only visible in her work, but in her person. She was immaculate, she had speech pleasant to hear, she was courteous, and had a sensitive appreciation of the viewpoint of others. Her achievements would not have been possible without her belief in hard work.

Though "my choir" and "my madrigal group" were the sensitive instruments of a great artist, they were just as surely thought of and spoken

of as composed of individuals, "my girls" She loved us, and we loved her. She could remem ber her own days as an M.L.C. new girl and boarder. As a schoolgirl she was caught pillow fighting in the passage after lights out, and caught again with friends as they were just about to start a choice midnight supper. She could remember her activities as a prefect, and as a member of the hockey team

M.L.C. girls are reminded that much is required from those who have received much A great deal of the good they received at M.L.C. came from Ruth Flockart.

In recent years there have been some perform ances by Miss Flockart's choirs which have been unforgettable for those who took part in and heard them They were those of Madrigals at the 75th Jubilee Concert in 1957, Christmas music in St. Paul's Cathedral, and of the first Aus tralian performance of Pierne's musical legend, "The Children's Crusade", together with the Royal Philharmonic Society and the Victorian Symphony Orchestra in 1949. The "Herald" music critic declared of this last that the "M.L.C choir sang with an accuracy, purity of tone, and perfection of phrasing which far outshone the work of all the other musicians involved in the performance No finer tribute could be paid Miss Ruth Flockart than simply to record that she trained this choir." Elsewhere, the same writer says that "among musicians Miss Flockart has a reputation as an uncompromising perfectionist, a reputation which has been backed in recent years by the singing of the M.L.C. Girls' Choir".

Seated in the Town Hall or in St. Paul's Cathedral listening to the choir under Miss Flock art singing anthems and carols, Aldous Huxley's words written after he had heard the Benedictus from Beethoven's "Missa Solemnis" have come to mind—"There is, at least there sometimes seems to be, a certain blessedness lying at the heart of things, a mysterious blessedness, of whose exist ence occasional accidents or providence make us obscurely, or it may be intensely, but always fleetingly, alas, always only for a few brief moments aware This music is the equivalent of the blessedness as it would be if it could be sifted clear of irrelevance and accident, refined and separated out into its quintessential purity."

Thousands for whom Miss Flockart's concerts have been among the "occasional providences" which make them aware that there is "a blessed ness at the heart of things", acknowledge what they owe to her, and thank her.

In Memoriam

Mrs. Ada Stodden, B.A.

On 9th September, while enjoying a keenly anticipated holiday in Mildura, Mrs Stodden died suddenly. Her many friends at M.L.C. deeply mourn the loss of a devoted teacher and a much loved colleague.

Mrs. Stodden was the daughter of a well-loved Methodist minister, the late Rev. Paul Mallalieu. As a girl, her dream was to be a pupil at M.L.C., but that was not to be, though she had the joy of seeing her daughter go through the school. After her marriage, and as her family was grow ing up, she taught for eight years at Camberwell Central School. Then she transferred to M.L.C., where she enjoyed her associations with staff and school for nearly seven years

Her friendliness, her lively interest in those around her, combined with ber deep concern for

the girls in her care, endeared her to all. Her influence was manifest in the high standard of work in her mathematics classes, the number of Junior Government Scholarships won by M.L.C. girls, and her readiness to assist in the activities of Cato House, to which she was attached.

M.L.C. has lost not only a most devoted and efficient teacher, but a member of staff whose Christian character brought instant respect, nnd whose spiritual influence made lasting impressions upon her colleagues and her classes. Her memory will long be treasured in the School and by all whom rihe taught so faithfully.

To Mr. Stodden, to her sons Keith and Ronald, to her daughter Jean, and to other members of her family, the School offers a tribute of sincere sympathy.

—Photo Stuart Tompkins, LIBRAR Y AN D "SILVE R AN D GREEN " COMMITTEE S

Second Term

School Diarq

June:

2nd: Beginning of Term II.

6th: Old Collegians' Day M.L.C v O.C in basket-bail, hockey, tennis, athletics, and swim ming

12th: Matric French students performed a French play at C.L.C.

Round Table debate with Camberwell High at M.L.C.

Under the auspices of the S.C.M., the Rev J. K. W. Mathieson spoke about the Methodist Children's Homes and showed slides.

The Lyric Light Opera Company performed "Rose Marie" in aid of the Chapel Fund. This opera was repeated on 13th June

19th: Under the auspices of the U.N.A., Miss Joan Bazeley spoke about her trip to Greece, Turkey and Lebanon.

20th: S.C.M Inter-school Social and Camp Reunion at East Malvern.

25th: In the Assembly Hall at 1.30 the Prefects performed their revue "It."

26th: Boarders' Birthday Night.

27th: All Day U.N.A. Conference at M.L.C.

29th: S.C.M. Inter-School Tea and Service at Scotch College.

July:

3rd: In Open Period Tiddeman and Nevile debated "That co-educational schools are prefer able to those where the sexes are segregated".

Middle and L.M.S. exams, began.

10th: The S.C.M speaker in open period was Miss Beryl Phillips, who spoke and showed slides about Japan, where she had been at a Sunday School Teachers' Convention.

Senior School Scripture Exam

Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Yeomen of the Guard" was performed in the Assembly Hall and repeated on 11th July.

13th: Mid-term holiday

17th: Tiddeman convinced Cato that the in fluences of television are proving more harmful than beneficial

24th: Under the auspices of the U.N.A., Dr Bignell spoke about his visit to the U.S.S.R and the Brussels Exhibition, with slides.

27th: S.C.M Inter-School Tea and Service at Wesley College

31st: Senior Music Recital.

August:

5th: Senior School Exams, began.

14th: Senior School enjoyed a half-holiday 21st, 22nd: The Sub-Intermediates performed "Tom Sawyer"

27th: Congratulations to Tiddeman for winning their first Senior Choral Contests.

The Matric Dance was held at Tudor Court

28th: End of Term II

Term III.

September:

15th: Beginning of Term III.

18th: School Service.

25th: The S.C.M speaker in open period was Miss Constance Duncan, who spoke about World Refugee Year with emphasis on the part Aus tralia could play in relieving distress among homeless people who cannot find countries to accept them as citizens.

October:

2nd: Miss Evelyn Snow spoke to us in Open Period about the Aboriginal Scholarship Fund.

3rd. The Chapel Fair was held, and proved to be the most successful fair that M.L.C. has ever had. The thanks of the School are extended to all who worked so hard to make the Fair such a success.

9th: The final Inter-House Debate was held during Open Period, and Tiddeman convinced Krome that blood tests are desirable to reduce the road toll.

Parents' Association Meeting at 7.30 p.m.

10th: M.L.C. Entrance and Continuation Scho larships.

13th: Egg Day for Epworth Hospital.

16th: L.M.S. Scripture Exam.

23rd: In Open Period Mr. John Doyle spoke under the auspices of U.N.A. about the working of the United Nations Organisation and about the Suez crisis

24th: 2.30 p.m.—Dr. Wood and the Rev. A. W. R. Milligan dedicated Fitchett Chapel.

25th: Reception of New Church Members in Fitchett Chapel.

26th: S.C.M. Tea and Service at M.L.C. This was the first opportunity for other schools to worship in our Chapel

27th: Swimming Sports for girls in Grade V to Form III were won by Fitchett

28th: The final S.C.M Service was held in the Chapel at 1.30.

29th: Berry won the Middle House Music Con tests

30th: Under the auspices of the S.C.M. Mr. Norman Curry spoke in Open Period. Senior School Scripture Exam

November:

1st: Old Collegians' Annual Service in the Chapel

2nd, 3rd: Mid-term Holiday.

6th: Middle and L.M.S Music Recital 9th-11th: University College Scholarship Exam inations.

10th: Intermediate and Leaving Exams, began.

13th: Middle and L.M.S Exams, began 19th: 9 a.m.—Communion Service in Fitchett Chapel.

11.30 a.m.—Old Collegians' Visit for enrolling new members.

20th: Matric. girls left after First Period.

Senior Swimming Sports.

25th: Matriculation Exams, began.

December:

4th: Parents' Day (Exhibition of Work)

11th: Speech Day

Dedication of Fitchett Chapel

24th OCTOBER

The strains of the organ gradually faded as Dr. Wood and Rev. A. W . R. Milligan, the President of the Conference, approached the main doors, where Dr. Wood knocked three times. The door was opened by Mr R W Nevile, who is the Chairman of the Executive Committee, and the ceremony continued in the traditional manner.

The Chapel Choir moved in procession down the centre aisle singing with the congregation hymn No. 702, "Christ is our Corner-stone". After a prayer, Dr. Wood and the Rev. A. W. Milligan carried out the traditional dedication of different parts of the Chapel. During this part of the service Hymn No. 677, "W e love the place, O God", was sung by choir and congre gation.

At the conclusion of the dedication ceremony Dr Wood said:

"By virtue of our sacred office in the Church we do now declare to be consecrate, and set apart from all profane and common uses, this house of God under the name of Fitchett Chapel, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."

Gillian Davies read the first lesson, which was Solomon's prayer for the temple from II Chroni cles when he prayed to God to bless the temple which had been built to His glory, and to hear the prayers of His people there. "And Lord, when Thou hearest, forgive."

This first lesson was followed by the Jubilate in B Flat (Stanford), which was sung by the Chapel Choir of 44, after which the second lesson was read by Rosslyn Wortley This was taken from I Peter 2: 1-10. The choir then sang Brahm's stirring anthem, "How lovely are Thy dwellings fair"

After a time of intercessory prayer, the congre gation joined in the singing of Hymn No. 78, "How shall I sing that majesty". Dr. Wood then preached on the text "How lovely is Thy dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts My heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God", from Psalm 84: 1, 2 (R.S.V.).

The offertory Hymn was No. 17, "Meet and right it is to sing", and after the dedication of the offering and the benediction, the choir pro ceeded to the door singing Hymn No. 704, "By the holy hills surrounded"

Fitchett Chapel is a symbol of the religious life of the School, and it has been given to us that we might find there a place where God is nearer to us than ever before.

"Lo! God is here, let us adore."

The Chapel

A solemn, sacred silence Envelops all: So still one cannot help But hear His voice, His voice so strong to drown Temptation's call, To stifle sin and make The heart rejoice; His voice so soft to make The spirit calm; So loving to inspire To seek His will, To strive for faith's increase In spite of harm; Through all to feel secure, Serenely still.

—D.K

—Claire Seamons, H.VI.c, Fitchett

Reception of Church Members

The Annual Confirmation Service for Methodist boarders had special significance this year as it was held in the newly-dedicated Chapel on the first Sunday after the opening, Sunday, 25th October. Many parents were present, some having travelled considerable distances The service was conducted, and the new members confirmed, by the Principal. Dr. Wood's text was "Thy people shall be my people and thy God my God" (Ruth 1: 16), the subject of the first window in Fitchett Chapel, Ruth and Naomi, the window which honours Old Collegians who served in the two world wars. The twenty-three boarders received into membership on profession of faith were Karina Basset, Gillian Bath, Dorothy Berry man, Doris Boyle, Glennys Bremner, Loraine Car land, Olwyn Diprose, Valerie Driver, Rosalyn Egan, Marie Elms, Janice Glass, Valerie Hutchin son, Yvonne McClelland, Elaine May, Shirley Moon, Laurel Muir, Lorraine Payne, Janice Peck, Rosslyn Sheather, Adrienne Smith, Wendy Thomp son, Barbara Thornton, Marie Wilson.

Baptisms in Fitchett Chapel

Infant Baptism: Linnell Anne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Barelli (Linnell Wood), and grand-daughter of the Principal and Mrs. Wood, on 8th November

Adult Baptisms: Dorothy Berryman, Janice Peck, and Adrienne Smith, on 25th October.

Weddings in Fitchett Chapel

Marjorie Cartwright and Mr. Colin Middle brook, on 31st October, by the Principal.

Evelyn Coldwell and Mr. David Reynoldson, on 12th November, by the Principal.

Helen John and Mr. Allan Begg, on 21st November, by the Rev Henry Clarke

Stephanie Howell and Mr. Lyle Stevens, on 21st November, by the Principal.

Margaret Guthridge and Mr. Stephen Gold smith, on 28th November, by the Principal.

Hilary Joseph and Mr. Colin Vary, on 28th November, by the Principal.

The Carving of Leonardo da Vinci's famous representation of "The Last Supper" has been made in Italy, and is a very faithful reproduction in natural oak. Illuminated from above, this carving has a three-dimensional effect and depth, giving a very vivid impression of the scene. It is situated above the communion table.

College Chapel Choir.

Boarders' Chapel Choir.

Miss KeDau/aq

The School was very sorry to hear, at the end of Second Term, that Miss Kellaway had become seriously ill. The prefects lost their Form Mis tress for the Third Term, and Matriculation and Leaving Maths II girls were left without a much-needed Maths, teacher.

Mr. Palfreyman, who is a distinguished mathe matician, and the father of one of our Matricu lation girls, kindly gave three and a half weeks of his holidays to coach the girls in Maths, until

Dr. Wood was able to find a permanent Maths, teacher in Miss Lillian Duncan. We do hope that Mr. Palfreyman knows how very grateful the School is for the generous sacrifice of his time

Later we were delighted to hear that Miss Kellaway was making a good recovery, and we were glad to see her again before the end of the term.

—P.F

A Tribute to Miss L. Mitchell, M.A. (Oxon)

After Miss Mitchell's close association with M.L.C for the past seventeen years, it will seem very strange indeed to be without the inspiration of her presence at the opening of School in 1960. Her contribution to M.L.C. has been of a unique character. Her oversight of "Silver and Green" for most of the time has been only one of the many ways in which she has served the School with conspicuous ability and complete devotion

Our Magazine has given Miss Mitchell an opportunity to express her interest in creative literature as well as her concern for the welfare of M.L.C. in all its activities. With "Silver and Green" and many other aspects of M.L.C life she has given herself with a prodigal expenditure of time, thought, and affection in a most unselfish manner.

As Senior English Mistress, Miss Mitchell has set standards for what many would regard as the most important subject in the School curriculum. She has stimulated the love of reading and insisted upon correct and imaginative writing. In addition to her main subject, Miss Mitchell has proved an inspiring teacher of Scripture and History.

Miss Mitchell has always been fearless in up holding her ideals of Christian conduct, and she has retained the respect of Staff and School be cause of her consistency. All girls whom she has taught have felt her abiding interest in their welfare, their personal development as well as their academic progress. No part of the School's life has been outside her thoughtfulness, and she has participated in a very wide range of activities, musical, dramatic and athletic Her prowess in hockey at Oxford University has been recalled when she has taken part in matches of Staff versus School.

Especially after being Visiting Professor of English at Madras Women's College in 1956, Miss Mitchell has shown a close and thoughtful concern for Asian students at M.L.C. This year she has been Warden for the many Overseas Stu dents, and they have received the benefit of her guidance in personal as well as academic problems

The School will feel that M.L.C. is a second spiritual and cultural home for Miss Mitchell We lose her services with the greatest regret, and with unfailing respect for everything she has done and will do.

Personality Page

JAN E RANDELL , Captain of Baseball

PAMEL A GILTINAN , Joint School Pianist (with Dianne Hofmaier)

GLENY S LORD , Captain of Bask?! ball

NEN E KING , Captain of Tennis

ALISO N SAMBELL, Captain of Athletics

CLAR E JOHNSON , Leader of Madrigals —Photo Dickinson-Monteath

School Activities

Devotional

"When two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst."

This is a wonderful promise which God has fulfilled in a very real way at the weekly Devo tionals this year. He has been very close to us as we have sought Him in praise, prayer and meditation, and Devotional has been a source of spiritual refreshment to many girls.

It is a great blessing to be able to have Devo tional in Fitchett Chapel, and these beautiful surroundings give an even richer blessing to us.

We express our sincere appreciation to Dr. Wood for his leadership, and for the inspiration and encouragement he has given us each Wed nesday morning And as we go from Devo tional we believe our Lord's promise: "Lo, I am with you alway."

—G.D

Many M.L.C "S.C.M'ers." enjoyed the "fun and fellowship" of the Inter-School camps. In the May holidays two camps were held—one at Mt. Evelyn and the other at Anglesea. Early in June a camp reunion was held, and the "ex campers" thoroughly enjoyed the evening of games, competitions and items from Camp Con certs.

M.L.C was again well represented at the Sep tember camps, one of which was at the Wesley Forestry Camp, Healesville, and the other at a new site, Bullalo (near Daylesford)

The final meeting for 1959 was a lunch-time Chapel service, where Dr Wood spoke to us about the words above the door of the Chapel, "Lo, God is here, let us adore".

Finally, we thank the Group leaders for the help they have given girls through the circles, and especially Miss Jackson, whose work as leader of our S.C.M. has been responsible for the smooth running of the year's activities.

—M.D

S.C.M.

Our branch of the School's S.C.M has again had an interesting and profitable year. Fort nightly study circles have continued through Second and Third Terms with girls using "The Challenge" as a basis for discussion

Early in Second Term an evening badge and re-dedication service was held, where Dr. Wood spoke to us before presenting the small blue S.C.M. crosses to the 100 new members.

There have been several extremely interesting speakers in Open Period during the last two Terms In Second Term the first S.C.M speaker was the Rev. Keith Mathieson, the Director of the "Orana" Peace Memorial Homes for Children.

During another Open Period Miss Beryl Phil lips, a full-time Methodist youth worker, gave a very interesting account of her trip to Japan as an Australian representative at a youth con vention there

Miss Constance Duncan was the first speaker in Third Term. She gave us a most moving descrip tion of the problem of accommodating unwanted refugees, particularly interesting as this is World Refugee Year.

Our final speaker was Mr. Norman Curry, the lecturer in Religious Education at Melbourne Uni versity, who spoke about the work of the Church to-day in relation to the whole world.

Mr. Curry was also the speaker at the Third Term Inter-School Service, which was held in the beautiful and very new Fitchett Chapel On this occasion Mr. Curry gave a very invigorating address on the theme that Christianity is a posi tive, outgoing force, and that this should be obvious in our lives

Morning Prayer Meetings

To all girls who attend these meetings they have been a great blessing. It is a time set aside, before the day's work begins, when we gather together as one in Christ Its continuance and growth has been an answer to our prayers Fitchett Chapel now provides an ideal setting and atmo sphere for these meetings.

It has been good to see more girls coming We do hope, too, that girls, who would hesitate to pray aloud, will come and join in silently, as it can be a time of real fellowship.

—B.J.

United Nations' Association

The highlight of the U.N.A. activities during the year was the U.N.A. Regional All Day Con ference for Students on Saturday, 27th June, M.L.C being the host school The Conference, which was the first of its kind ever to be held in Australia, was opened by Dr. Wood. It was chaired by Professor N. D. Harper. Miss Willis, the Secretary of the U.N.A in Victoria, was also present, and the guest speakers were Mr. Ian Sharp and Mr. Trevor Pyman. The main theme for discussion throughout the Conference was the International Labour Organisation, which has now been in existence forty years. After each lecture, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, the students divided into small study groups to discuss questions which the lecturers posed At the close of the Conference the Chairman summed up, and commented on the reports handed in by the leader of each study group.

Miss Joan Bazeley, a former member of Staff, was our first speaker in Open Period for Second Term. Miss Bazeley showed us coloured slides of Greece, Turkey and Lebanon, describing her experiences in these countries as she did so.

It is not very often that we have the chance to see coloured slides taken in the U.S.S.R., but this opportunity was given to us by Dr. Bignell, who recently visited this country. Dr. Bignell also described and showed slides of the Brussels Exhibition.

An Old Collegian, Miss Evelyn Snow, who is the Educational Officer of the Aboriginal Scholar ship Society at the Melbourne University, ex plained to us the aims and activities of this Society and the great need that there is for such an organisation

Our final speaker for the year in Open Period was Mr. John Doyle, a member of the U.N. Activities Committee, the U.N. Wheat Committee, and the Jaycee representative to U.N. Mr. Doyle spoke on a subject which, unfortunately, we hear very little about, this being the working of the United Nations with special reference to the Secretary-General and the 1956 Suez crisis.

At our fortnightly lunch-time meetings we have had numerous speakers, and were very fortunate and privileged to have Udan, Iki, and Balan, three natives from Sarawak, who told us about the life in their native villages and the influence of Christianity on the villages. Several girls who went on the School tour to Central Australia during the May holidays contributed slides which were shown during one of our meetings. One of the students, Solway Love, gave a brief outline of her trip to England, and showed dolls which she collected from various countries she visited. At another meeting coloured slides of England and the Continent were shown by Miss Kerr A most interesting summary of the book "China: New Age and New Outlook", by Dr. Ping-chia Kuo, was given at our final meet ings by Mr Wilson, who has lived in China for several years

During the year representatives of our U.N.A. group have attended the Inter-School Committee meetings, and we have also been represented at several discussion groups. A service at the Shrine during United Nations Week, at which the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Cr Evans, unfurled the flag, was attended by two of our girls. A social at Wesley College was organised by the Inter School Committee during Second Term.

We wish to express our thanks to Mrs Downie and other members of Staff for the interest they have shown in our Association.

—M.B

large crowd, and entertainment was provided for all, especially for children A feature of the day was the arrival of the helicopter on the School oval.

Lunch was prepared by Mrs. Clive Lord and her Auxiliary in the dining hall, and was available to all hungry fair-goers

The proceeds were overwhelmingly gratifying, and individual totals were as follows:

Boarders' Stall £85 Old Collegians'— Cakes £250 Fancy Goods 236 486

Parents' Association— Plants, Books, Fruit and Vegs 162 Prefects' Fairy Floss 65 White Elephant, Scrap Metal 63 Home Made Sweets (Miss E. J. Mitchell) . . 115 Baby Wear (Junior School) 246 Sideshows 278

Ladies' Auxiliary—Parents' Association— Dining-room (joint effort) 140 Ladies' Auxiliary— Teenager Stall 447 Snack Bar 81 Sweets 59 Drinks 98 Groceries 140 Cards 19 860

Ladies' Auxiliary Tuck Shop 1,500 Total £4,000

We wish to thank all those who helped to bring about the success of the Fair, particularly the Fair Committee, who, under the leadership of Mr Clive Lord, efficiently organised the activities.

It is impossible to do justice to the work carried out by Mr. Lord, who, in an entirely honorary capacity, gave so freely of his time in organising the Chapel Fair The success of the occasion was a fitting reward for his untiring efforts as Honorary Organiser.

Social Service

At the end of another successful year in Social Service work our thanks go to Miss Howie, other members of Staff, and to all Social Service Cap tains for assisting us in our efforts.

The Fitchett Chapel Fair

The Fitchett Chapel Fair, which was held at M.L.C. on 3rd October, 1959, was the climax to months of hard work and co-operation on the part of parents, friends and girls of the School.

The Fair was a wonderful success, and the decorated stalls gave a festive air to the School grounds The fine weather helped attract a very

During Second Term £5 was raised from the sale of buttons for the Florence Nightingale Scholarship Fund, and £5 from the sale of buttons for the Aboriginal Scholarship Fund. The weekly donations for Term II, amounting to a record £421, were divided between certain institutes and missions

This year the response to the Annual Egg Day Appeal was satisfactory, a total of £18 and six crates of eggs being sent to Epworth Hospital.

It is hoped that in future years more girls will join those who give regular, voluntary help at the North Richmond and Collingwood Missions.

—M.B.

The Music School has again been very busy, and we thank the Music Staff for their untiring assis tance throughout the year

At the beginning of Term II we were pleased to welcome an Old Collegian, Miss Dawn Vickery, Mus.Bac., to our Staff, to teach piano.

We shall be sorry to say farewell to Miss Betty Scarlett, Mus.Bac., who intends to go overseas with her husband—we shall greatly miss her bright personality in the Music School; also Miss Paddy Dixson (piano), who is to be married. We send our best wishes to Mr Mack Jost, who is leaving early in November for a concert tour through the Continent and Great Britain. Miss Eleanor Morcom, Mus Bac., of Ballarat, will take bis students until his return in March, 1960

We were very pleased to have Mr. Dorian Le Gallienne to select students for our Senior School Music Recital, held on 31st July, in the Assembly Hall. The large audience seemed to enjoy the programme, which closed with the first perform ance of an Australian song, "God of the Hills," written by an Old Collegian, Mrs. Lorna Osborn, and dedicated to Dr. Wood. Among the guests were A B C representatives who compiled a pro gramme from the recital for a broadcast on 3LO on 18th October from 4 to 4.30 p.m.

Dr. Floyd kindly adjudicated our Senior House Music Contests. Each House sang Charles Wes ley's hymn, "Father of Everlasting Grace", the recitative, "Y e People, Read Your Hearts", and air, "If with All Your Hearts", from Mendel ssohn's "Elijah", as well as a national song. The new House, Tiddeman, was the winner, with Cato House second.

The Middle School has prepared the hymn, "All Creatures of Our God and King", by St. Francis of Assisi, and the song "Fly, Glorious News", with music by Dr A E Floyd, for their Choral Contests.

On 2nd October a large party from M.L.C. attended the V.S.M.A. and J.S O. concert held in Wilson Hall. Pamela Giltinan, who was one of the soloists, played the First Movement of the Griee Piano Concerto in A Minor. Her beautiful playing was greatly appreciated and heartily applauded by the audience

The Music School was widely interested in the ooening and dedication of the new Fitchett Chapel and we have looked forward with much pleasure to working in conjunction with Mr John Egeington, our new and distinguished organist.

The Boarders also have appreciated their Sunday evening services in the new Chapel. The Boarders' Choir is a separate choir, and is directed by Miss Ruth Flockart, with Mr. Eggington at the organ.

We are fortunate indeed to have such a beautiful pipe organs and carillon.

The Middle School, under the direction of Miss Betty Scarlett, performed the opera "Tom Sawyer" this year. The scenery and the produc tion generally were most commendable, and we congratulate Miss Scarlett and the Middle School on their success. (They raised £331 for the Chapel Fund.)

Professor George Lougblin (Ormond Professor from University Conservatorium) and Mr. John Kennedy, world famous 'cellist, kindly gave us a lunch-hour recital in the Assembly Hall It was very much enjoyed by a full hall, and we tender to the two artists our grateful thanks for giving us such a treat

Miss Elliott continues to do good work with the Violin classes in the Lower School. These students are forming the main basis of our Junior Orchestra. The Senior and Junior Orchestras play at morning assembly once a fortnight.

The Madrigal Singers have had some A.B.C. broadcasts We value the opportunities given to us by the A.B.C.

Our Speech Night programme is of especial musical interest this year, including some very fine works, namely "Alleluia", from a Mozart cantata; "Oh, Had I Jubal's Lyre", by Handel, and "Hush, My Dear", arranged by Dr A E Floyd. The whole Senior School will sing a beautiful arrangement of "Praise to the Lord," a Christmas carol, "Puer Natus", by Norman Gilbert, and "In Town and in Village", to the tune "St. Denis".

The School records, " A Festival of Christmas", a ten-inch microgroove (Spotlight), and "M.L.C Jubilee Choir and Madrigal Singers" (Planet) make lovely gifts, and the royalties from them go towards the Chapel Fund

The Music School at the end of this year will suffer a great loss. Miss Ruth Flockart, our musical director, is retiring. Miss Flockart's work in the music field has been for many years a tradition at M.L.C Her untiring energy, her inspiring leader ship both as a conductor and a leader, are well known to all of us. On behalf of the Musical School and on behalf of M.L.C., we would like to offer sincere thanks to Miss Flockart for all she has done for the School. We tender her our very best wishes

Miss Flockart's position will be taken by two distinguished professionals. The first is Mr. John Ingram, Mus.Bac., who has for the p'st two years been the president of the Victorian Music Teachers' Association, and is on the Music Staff at the University Conserva torium as a Lecturer in Theory, Harmony, Counterpoint and Composition, a Chief Study Teacher of Piano, and as an examiner for the Australian Music Examinations Board. Mr. Ingram will be in charge of all the work of the Music School as the Musical Director

Miss Desma McDermott, Mus.Bac., Dip.Ed., who has been in the Education Department for some years, and more recently in charge of music at MacRobertson Girls' High School, will be the Senior Singing Mistress in the School, and will

"Music when soft voices die, Vibrates in the memory."

—Shelley.

take all classes in singing and musical apprecia tion in Senior School, Senior Choir and Senior Madrigals She will, of course, be responsible for Speech Nights and House Music Contests also. M.L.C. is extremely fortunate to obtain such fine musical leaders.—P.G. and A.T.

Music Examination Results, 1959

Piano

A.Mus.A.—Honours: Dianne Hofmaier.

Grade VII.—Honours: Alison McAllister, Mere dith Hunkin, Valerie Hewitt. Credit: Janis Burns, Sandra Hore. Pass: Noala Yen.

Grade VI.—Honours: Margaret Higginbottom, Wilma Dreverman, Leonie Gunn, Julia Marcroft, Robyn Broadbent, Judith Cockrem Credit: Anna Sun, Heather Harrison, Guat Ian Ng, Joan Bol well, Anne Goble, Marlene Boyle.

Grade V.—Honours: Fiona Fairweather, Denise Deerson, Helen Martin, Linda Matkovitch. Credit: Robyn Broadbent, Betty Sun, Janette Mace, Dawn Jelbart, Virginia Chan, Gillian Siggins. Pass: Glenice Gunnell, Helen McQueen, Janice Cockrem.

Grade IV.—Honours: Pat Barnsley, Margaret Harry, Margaret Johns, Susan Taylor Credit: Helen Watson, Marion Worner, Helen Ditterich, Janice Smith, Penelope Ferguson, Susan Jame, Dorothy Bugg, Barbara Houghton, Elaine Higgs Pass: Marilyn Veitch, Beverley Garlick, Julie-Ann Jame, Lesley Mitchell, Jeanette Kneen.

Grade III.—Honours: Liane Gavin, Jill Cum ming, Elwyn Balmer, Jillian Elliott, Gillian Hollo way, Ula Jones, Barbara Thornton. Credit: Glenys Haack, Merridith McCutcheon, Vera McKenzie, Jennifer Bsrnett, Robyn Langford, Heather Cole man, Erin Heath, Virginia Kirton, Maija Rinks, Georgene Mcllroy, Philippa Duncan, Jennifer Smith, Robyn Moon. Pass: Christine Edmunds, Dorothy Klamberg, Glenys Bremer.

Grade II.—Honours: Margaret Isom, Susan Fisher. Credit: Diane Bailey, Rosalie Atkins, Robyn Morey, Kay Cooper, Pam Plummer, Tina Randmae, Marjorie Gerbes, Felicity Chenu, Ann Jeppeson. Pass: Mary Alexander, Heather Bowe, Margaret Brittingham, Helen Lechte, Jennifer Malseed, Lor raine Curry, Penelope Ferguson, Jill Thompson.

Grade I.—Honours: Bronwyn Woodall, Janice Blair, Jennesse Blaikie, Jennifer Bolwell, Mary Armstrong Credit: Felicity Chenu, Anne Hume, Jan Powell, Gwen Jenkin, Susan Bosisto, Helen Knight. Pass: Judith Davies, Jacqueline Boughton, Marg^rst Tremewen, Roslyn Kerfoot, Denis" Morie son Ellen Watson, Marijka Van Beuge, Jill Gar lick, Geraldine Lee, Judith Neilson

Preliminary.—Rosemary Trethewie, Susan Hunt, Ka.thryn Hogg, Stelln Plamka, Susan Winter, Heather Robinson, Jrnptte Bucknell, Vivienne Moshi^m, Jillian Brown, Ellen Watson, Joan Am rine, Diane Koetsveld.

Vio'in.

Grade VII.—Pass: Leonie Hodjes.

Grade II.——Honours: Christine Adams. Credit: Barbara Fisher, Helen Jemison, Margaret Bohner.

Grade I.—Credit: Claire McAfee, Anne Sterling, Elizabeth Matenson.

Preliminary.—Rosalie Atkins.

Viola.

Grade II.—Credit: Heather Coleman.

Cello.

Grade III.—Honours: Denise Deerson, Robyn Langford.

Flute.

Grade VI.—Honours: Heather Tully, Marion Wilcock

Grade V.—Honours: Valerie Gess Credit: Suzanne Dahl Pass: Meredith Miller

Grade IV.—Honours: Merrilie Matenson

Grade III.—Honours: Jill Coulson.

Grade I.—Honours: Suzanne Hutchins.

Clarinet.

Grade IV.—Credit: Meredith Hunkin.

Theory.

Grade I.—Honours: Robyn Moon, Mary Arm strong, Susan Fisher, Helen Jemison, Helen Lechte, Georgene Mcllroy, Hilary Mansfield, Tina Rand mae, Dianne Gairns, Merrilie Matenson, Barbara Thornton, Christine Adams, Catherine Elder, Betsy McKinlay, Mary Alexander, Ann Jeppeson, Bron wyn Woodall, Felicity Chenu. Credit: Jacqueline Boughton.

Grade II.—Honours: Margaret Harry, Pam Plummer, Fiona Fairweather, Jeanette Kneen, Glen ice McLeod, Gillian Holloway, Elaine Atkins, Jean Elder, Denise Deerson, Alison Burnell, Christine Edmunds, Erin Heath, Marjorie Clarke, Marilyn Veitch, Hilma McQueen. Credit: Jillian Hexter, Jill Cumming, Gwen Jenkin, Jillian Elliott, Helen Brain, Julie-Ann Jane, Jennifer Smith. Pass: Doreen Morkham, Andrea Jones.

Grade III.—Honours: Janette Mace, Mary McBain, Janice Smith, Leonie Gunn, Marion Wil cock, Beris Turnley, Meredith Miller, Deloraine Keegel, Ellwyn Balmer, Olwyn Diprose, Beveley Garlick, Lesley Mitchell, Helen Ditterich, Margaret Cameron, Jane Herd, Marjorie Hore, Margaret Lavender, Helen McQueen. Credit: Barbara Houghton, Beverley Smith, Heather Coleman, Suzanne Dahl, Karina Bassett. Pass: Elaine Higgs, Glenice Gunnell, Gillian Siggins

Harmony.

Grade IV.—Honours: Janet Morgan, Wilma Dreverman, Julia Marcroft, Janice Cockrem, Diana Kee Credit: Virginia Chan, Glenice Daniels, Heather Harrison, Alison McAllister, Margaret Ferguson, Heather Tully. Pass: Dorothy Bugg.

Grade V.—Honours: Meredith Hunkin, Robyn Broadbent, Alison Cameron, Marlene Boyle, Rae Wilson, Judith Cockrem, Dianne St. John.

Harmony and Counterpoint.

Grade VI.—Credit: Margaret Higginbottom, Jan Burns. Pass: Dianne Hofmaier, Jill Cole.

Musical Perception.

Grade III.—Credit: Dawn Jelbart, Julie Miller.

Grade IV.—Credit: Kamoya Clark. Pass: Maija Rinks.

Grade V.—Credit: Julia Wilkinson, Meryll Roberts Pass: Lesley Holt, Jacqueline Langford Grade VI.—Credit: Dianne Hofmaier.

Pianoforte

Grade IV.—Mary McBain, Karina Bassett. Grade III.—Carolyn Sharpe, Diane Gairns. Grade I.—Rosemary Trethewie, Kristine Taylor, Celeste Touzeau.

Harmony and Counterpoint Judith Knell, Gwenyth Quirk Theory.

Grade III.—Valerie Gess

Debating Society

The Debating Society has been particularly active during the second half of the year, with Inter-Form, Inter-House, and Inter-School debates, in addition to the round table debates held at lunch-time meetings

M.L.C. returned hospitality to Melbourne High School, entertaining a party of boys for an evening of round table debating. Camberwell High School invited a group of M.L.C girls to attend a round table debate in return for their visit to M.L.C earlier in the year. A party of our girls also visited Scotch College for an evening of debating. These Inter-School evenings have proved most enjoyable for all members who were able to attend

In the series of Leaving Inter-Form debates, Senior V.d defeated Senior V.e, debating "That the recent salary rises for M.P.'s are justified". In the debate, "That the jury system should be abol ished", Senior V.c defeated Senior V.f The final debate was on the topic, "That automation will be detrimental in the community", and Senior V.d defeated Senior V.c, making Senior V.d the winner of the Leaving series of debates

Two Intermediate Inter-Form debates have been held. In the first of these IV.a defeated IV.d, debating "That life in the counry is preferable to life in town". Later IV.b defeated IV.f, the topic being "That capital punishment should be abolished"

During Second and Third Terms Tiddeman gave an outstanding performance, winning three con secutive debates to become the winners of the Inter House debating for 1959. In their first debate Tiddeman convinced Nevile "That co-educational schools are preferable to those where the sexes are segregated" In another lively and humorous con test Tiddeman defeated Cato, debating "That the influence of T.V. is proving more harmful than beneficial". In the final Inter-House debate, Tidde man defeated Krome with a hard-fought battle on the topic, "That compulsory blood tests should be introduced to reduce the road toll". The stan dard of Inter-House debating has been generally high, and the keen and lively contests have been a source of enjoyment to all

A growing interest has been evident throughout the year in debating activities. Inter-Form debater have revealed some very promising speakers, who, we hope, will carry on the high standard of debat ing in the School.

In conclusion, the Society thanks Miss Hotchin and Miss Sutton for their help during the year, particularly in preparing for Inter-House debates, as well as for ordinary activities. We wish the Society and future debaters every success in the years to come.

•—Elaine McConkey.

Art of Speech Notes

A young girl once described "My Fair Lady" as "a musical about a poor girl who had speech therapy" Let us hope that "My Fair Lady" has, as well as entertaining people, helped them to realise the importance of good speech. It is not so much a crop of budding elocutionists that we want, but more people taking more care over their ordinary everyday speaking.

This second half-year has not been a very eventful one for the Speech School, but many girls, with their teachers' help, have continued to work at improving their speech. There were no failures in the recent examinations, and the stan dard was once again very high

All those interested in the work of the Speech School would like to thank Miss Illingworth and congratulate her on the able way she has taken over Miss Dwyer's work for the year, and been our chief "Professor Higgins". The other teachers on the Speech Staff have also helped Miss Illing worth in the increased amount of work she has had this year

We look forward to seeing Miss Dwyer back next February, and wish the girls of the future the very best of luck and "Good speaking!"

—P. Falder.

Art of Speech Examination Results

Preliminary Grade—

Honours: Jill Adams, Marian Mitchell

Credit: Veryan Chartres, Gillian Dare, Susan Gordon, Elizabeth Jeffrey, Hilary Mansfield, Marion May, Shane Turnley, Gail Williams, Suzanne Williams

Pass: Frances Blyth, Diane Gill, Helen Grey, Llewellyn Johns, Elizabeth Reid.

Fir»t Grade—

Honours: Ann Conde, Elwyn Keown, Rosalind Hardman, Jane Salthouse

Credit: Denise Chitterfield, Janet Dick, Susan Fowler, Margaret Goldberg, Meredith Morris, Susan Selwyn, Patricia Teesdale, Gruer Zantuck.

Pass: Jillian Boughton, Marilyn Weeble, Pamela Fergie, Jillian Gordon, Patricia Hayes, Andrea McLean, Dianne Barriett.

Second Grade—

Credit: Tonia Grudiuske, Claire McAfee, Mar garet Mann, Margaret Oset, Margaret Wall

Pass: Caroline Adams, Wendy Arnold, Elizabeth Clarke, Susan Eberbach, Christine Edmunds, June Fryer, Elizabeth Goulding, Margaret Hicks, Kay Hobbs, Jocelyn Langdon, Elizabeth Lay, Denise Littlefield, Jennifer Mills, Helen Martin, Barbara Pollard, Janice Smith, Margaret Webster, Janet Morgan.

Third Grade—

Credit: Hannah Guss, Lorraine Shipman

Pass: Gaye Broadbent, Terrie King, Julia Wilkin son, Gwynith Wilson.

Fourth Grade

Credit: Pamela Falder.

Dramatic Notes

The Dramatic Society was unable to produce a School play this year. Instead, two lunch-hour performances were presented—"Robin Hood" in Term I, and "The Ugly Duckling", a comedy by A. A. Milne, last term. The cast of "The Ugly Duckling" was as follows:—King, Gillian Davies; Queen, Enid Sommerfeld; Princess, Suzanne Davies; Dulcibella, played by Angela Schafer in the absence of Kath. Figgins; Carlo, Marika Muhlen; Chancellor, Terry King Faye Williams, Linda Stephens, lighting. Adrienne Holzer, pro ducer.

We thank Miss Illingworth for her help through out the year

The Camera Club

—A.H.

Since the beginning of Second Term, a group of girls has been meeting every Wednesday night to delve into the mysteries of photography.

There was some difficulty in finding a place to meet, as all existing dark rooms were too small, so during Second Term the cubicles off the swim ming pool were converted to dark rooms after a great deal of exertion on the part of everybody concerned. However, with the resumption of swim ming this Term, we have been left homeless, but we hope that when the new gymnasium is opened we will have a proper headquarters there.

So far this year, under the leadership of Miss Perkins and some of the Sports Mistresses, we have learnt how to do contact printing, enlarging, sepia, toning and developing Our intensification and reduction of negatives, most ambitious project up to date, has been taking photos at the Chapel Fair, and developing and enlarging them on the spot.

One of the rooms in the new gymnasium was set up as a studio, and tastefully disguised with furnishings from Miss Perkins' office, and a camera was borrowed from a professional photo grapher. The equipment room was emptied and cleaned out, and we set it up as a developing room, and the cubicles were ag^in transformed to the enlarging and printing rooms.

Many thanks to the members of the sports staff who have devoted much of their spare time to making this club a success

—M.S

Miss Manning, and about fifteen girls from Intermediate, Leaving and Matriculation Forms.

The first film we made was merely a practice film, so that we should get used to shooting and acting. The film, "Wind and Blow", was written mainly by Mrs Maddison, and lasts for about four minutes. This film required much preparation, and was taken on a Sunday at Sandra Smorgon's home We had to organise the lights, wardrobe, sequence of shots, make-up, and so on Apart from a few mistakes, all went well, and the film turned out a great success, thanks mainly to Miss Perkins' and Mrs Maddison's direction Our third film was taken in the School grounds by some of the girls, who wrote the script. It was filmed in colour on the last day of Second Term

We have also learned how to edit films, operate a 16 mm. movie camera, use lighting equipment and direct and produce films, and how to apply make-up Mrs Reed, the mother of one of the members, Lyn Reed, gave us a demonstration one afternoon on the correct application of make-up.

The club has had two fund-raising efforts, as we had no money to begin with. We raised about £17 altogether at these evenings

We are most grateful for all the work Miss Perkins has done in the club. Thanks are also due to Mrs. Maddison, Miss Manning and Miss Woodfull We have had a most interesting and enjoyable Term, and it is hoped that even more girls will join this club next year.

—Nene King

The Walton Library

The Walton Library has again completed a successful year. The number of fiction borrowers rose to 750—a record.

During the year 443 books have been added to the shelves, which includes the books for the Nora Horsman Memorial and a number of volumes given to the School by Miss Horsman's sister.

An important feature of the library this year was the introduction of the book trolley This has been sent around to different forms each week to stimulate appreciation of good books. It has proved immensely popular

More displays of book covers have been placed in Form rooms, and on the cloister and library notice boards, to advertise fiction and reference additions.

The Library has featured French and German exhibitions, which included pictures of France and Germany, naval posters and booklets, in an effort to arouse enthusiasm in French and German litera ture.

Film Production Club

At the beginning of Second Term Miss Perkins decided to start a film production club, which was to meet regularIy*on Friday afternoons after school. Miss Perkins, who has had wide experience in movie camera work and film production, has taught us a great deal about this type of work. Other members of the club include Mrs. Maddison and

The pamphlet section, which includes a daily newspaper, has proved very popular. The maga zines of other schools have continued to be a source of constant interest, as in past years

In October the students from the Faculty of Education visited the Library. They showed keen interest in the posters displayed and in the work of the Library as explained by the School Librarian,

As usual, Library fines- have been a mainstay of our revenue. This year, owing undoubtedly

to the efficiency of our treasurer, over £25 has been collected

Third Term brought its enthusiastic queues for reference books, as girls conscientiously prepared for their exams

We are grateful to girls who have done posters for the Library displays Grateful thanks are due to Mrs. Day for her guidance throughout 1959, and to all members of the committee.

—Margot Cant

Student-Operated Bank

For the past year the girls in Diploma have operated the Student Bank. Although it is impos sible for us to open between 10 a.m and 3.30 p.m., we do open on Mondays between 1.30 p.m. and 1.50 p.m. The Bank consists of six branches —three in Diploma A and three in the Cato Wing These branches consist of a teller, accountant, clerk and a manager, and are supervised by the superintendent, operating in the same way as local banks The money collected is taken to the Haw thorn branch of the State Savings Bank. Every one should have an account with the State Savings Bank, as there is no limit to the facilities and advantages it supplies. Come along next year and save for the future.

—B.B.

spoken—and helped us a great deal in our study of the play

The results of the German Goethe poetry com petition have been very gratifying There were two prizes given to our school. They were won by Irene Falkenstein, of III.c, who shared the third prize in her section, and Meredith Hunkin, of IV.a, who was also awarded a third prize.

Many "honourable mention" certificates were obtained by our girls. They were as follows:

Matriculation: Marika Muhlen

Leaving: Carolyn Beeson, Babette Isaacson, Enid Sommerfeld, Diana Winston.

Intermediate: Jennifer Bond, Helen Conochie, Diane Hancock, Susan Hopkins, Barbara Pollard

Sub-Intermediate: Alison Burnell, Gail Craig, Anne Fitzpatrick, Jennifer Noble, Ruth Vogel

The German Club wishes to thank Miss Gottschalk for all her work for us during the year, in arranging for the films, and in bringing out the latent talent of the girls in the Goethe poetry competition Last, but not least, our thanks go to Mr. Seymour, who has shown the German films for us during the year.

—A . Schafer.

Latin Club

No further lunch-time meetings have been held this Term. It was planned to perform a play based on a tragic incident from Roman history, but the meeting was cancelled because of examina tions.

Leaving and Matriculation students attended an Inter-School evening at the University, where they were given a helpful talk on one of the books they are studying this year, and afterwards they saw coloured slides of places of interest in the ancient world The evening was most enjoy able, and it is hoped that two such functions may be held next year.

We thank Miss Betts for her help in this and in past years, and, as she is leaving us for a trip abroad, we wish her a. pleasant journey and a safe return. Our thoughts will be with her.

—Elaine McConkey.

German Club

Throughout the year the German Club has had many meetings We consider the most inter esting, perhaps, that which was addressed by Miss Shirley Gawith, an Old Collegian, who had recently been abroad travelling through Germany She showed us some very informative slides and gave an excellent talk on the different parts of Germany which she had visited

Since this meeting we have bad three lunch time meetings in which German news commentary items were shown. These were much appreciated.

For the Matriculation girls the production of Schiller's "William Tell" at the University on 21st, 22nd and 23rd July was of great benefit. It was an excellent opportunity for us to become more familiar with the Gefman language—as

French Club

Once again we would like to thank Miss Wood and Mademoiselle Bracquart for their helpful leadership during the year

Five of the Matriculation girls presented a play, "L'Amour Gele", at an evening arranged by the Alliance Francaise in which other schools also took part, including Korowa, Catholic Ladies' Col lege, and St. Catherine's. Congratulations to Elaine McConkey, Penny Tilbrook and Glenis Jolly, who took the leading roles. I am sure that both performers and audience found the play enjoyable and that it helped us to a better understanding of French drama

We have had one meeting of the French Club since the last issue of the magazine. At this meeting we listened to some French recordings

The following girls have been commended at the Alliance Francaise competitions for poetry, dictce and conversation: Poetry—

Grade I: 2nd Honourable Mention: Diane Kerr Honourable Mention: Glenis Jolly, Joyce Barr, Elaine McConkey.

Grade II: Honourable Mention: Suzanne Davies, Lynette Quinton, Marilyn Bodkin, Solway Love.

Grade III: Honourable Mention: Meredith Hunkin, Annette Meller.

Grade IV: 1st Honourable Mention: Irene Falkenstein; Honourable Mention: Margaret Gold berg, Pamela Padgham, Michell Winthorpe, Anne Conde, Lena Cooper, Elaine Thompson, Margaret Godson, Elaine Atkins, Heather Jackson, Laurette Chapman, Alison Burnell, Helen Vorrath, Carole Dixon. Margaret Almond. Dictee—

Grade I: Honourable Mention, Claire Seamons, Elaine McConkey, Judith Dubiner, Diane Kerr.

Conversation—

Grade 1: Honourable Mention, Elaine McCon key, Glenis Jolly, Penelope Tilbrook —Faye Jobling

Boarders' Notes

At the beginning of Term II we welcomed Miss Hodge into House as a Resident Mistress. We were sorry to say good-bye to Sister Sheridan and Miss Blake at the end of Term II, and extend a warm welcome to Sister Mcintosh and Miss McKenzie, who have come into House for Term III.

The beginning of Second Term found the boarders hastily preparing for Birthday Night on 26th June. On this occasion, our seventy-seventh birthday, the boarders took part with the usual exuberance and heartiness of appetite as reported in the Birthday Notes

Quite a large group of Senior Boarders under took the annual pilgrimage to Wesley College for their Chapel Service. We were most impressed by the volume of Wesley's choir, and we were able to provide two valiant but somewhat subdued des cants.

School colours this year have been awarded to Jenny Broadbent, Tennis, at the end of Term II, and Glenice Gunnell, Baseball, at the end of Term I. Congratulations!

At the close of Term II, the Matriculation Dance was held and enjoyed by those who attended.

On 26th September a social was held with Wesley College at M.L.C The following Saturday night found a number of boarders attending the Wesley Boarders' Dance, and on both occasions Wesley and M.L.C enjoyed themselves immensely

The Chapel Fair was held on Saturday, 3rd October, and the Boarders' stall, decked out resplen dently in red and white, and stocked with every thing from paintings to pumpkins, raised £88

The annual Overseas Missions meeting of the Methodist Conference, held for the first time in the spring this year, was attended by most of the Boarding House. A large group also saw the film about the Graham Crusade, "Southern Cross Crusade", at the State Theatre.

On the last Saturday of the Show, a group of boarders determined to do battle for the last sample bags, and returned exhausted, but loaded with loot. One Saturday the Lower Juniors enjoyed an eventful excursion to Luna Park They would thank Miss Grant for giving up her time for their pleasure.

Evening prayert are now held in the Chapel after tea, and the carillon it sounded each night. This time of worship hat become more meaningful in such beautiful turroundings We are grateful to Joy McGeehan, who playt the organ each night for Chapel at well as for a number of services in the School

Instead of attending Auburn Methodist Church on Sunday eveningt, our own services are held in the Chapel, and the Boarders' Choir it directed by Miss Flockart

Early on Sunday morning, 25th October, many boarders attended the firtt communion servic* held

in the Chapel Some day girls and members of staff also attended, and the service was full of meaning for all of us. The same evening 23 girls were received into church membership, and dur ing the service they were presented with Bibles.

We congratulate Dianne Hofmaier on gaining her A.Mus.A with Honours at the beginning of Term III. This is the first time a Boarder has acquired this distinction.

In conclusion, we would thank Dr. Wood, Miss Cowper and Staff for their help in making this an excellent year, and we hope 1960 will be as good in every way

—Rosslyn Wortley.

Birthday Night Notes

The boarders were pleased this year when the traditional Birthday Night took place once again. This was because last year, although it was pleasant entertaining the day girls to tea, we regretted missing the supper.

After the tea had appeased even our ravenous appetites, Rosslyn, on behalf of us all, thanked Miss Cowper sincerely for all the work she has done for us. When the magnificent cake had been cut and we had wished ourselves "Happy Birthday" in the usual manner, Dr. Wood read out the telegrams, which could only be understood and appreciated by boarders

The first item of the concert, "Soot and the Fairies", presented by the younger boarders, was very enjoyable, and showed a high standard of musical and acting ability "My Poor Moira", also a great success, was composed by the girls, and gave a realistic picture of boarding-house life. The Dramatic Club's production of "Shall We Join the Ladies?" was very dramatic and highly appreciated.

Interval was preceded by an interesting and educational item, "Mirror to Elizabeth", and the programme was successfully concluded by "Trial by Jury".

We then adjourned to the Dining Hall for a delicious supper prepared by the tireless domestic staff. When the last ice cream had been demolished Gillian Davies mounted a chair and expressed the thanks of the day girls for the evening's enter tainment. Rosslyn replied, and the boarders heartily returned the three cheers given by the guests When the noise had died away, the visitors were escorted to the gates, and Birthday Night was over for another year.

Films Shown During Term III

William Shakespeare; The Renaissance; What Goes Into the Blast Furnace; Crystals; Nature of Colour; Science in the Orchestra; Stairway to Heaven; Growth of Flowers; Miracle of Humpty Doo; Open Road; Scientists in the Antarctic; Snowy Project: Guthega; Stratford Adventure; Sunday in Melbourne; We Live by the River; Seals of Macquarie Island; Make Up for Girls; Your House and Mine; Symphony of Life; Short Vision; Rival World; Africa: The Land and its People; Boy of India; The Falkland Itlands; Late Winter to Early Spring; Mallee Fowl.

' Tom Sawyer"

Miss Scarlett and the 370 girls in the cast of "Tom Sawyer" are to be congratulated on the very successful production which was staged in the Assembly Hall on Friday and Saturday, the 21st and 22nd August.

"Tom Sawyer" (for the benefit of those who did not attend) is a musical play by Jonathan Elkus, adapted from the story by Mark Twain The leading role was alternately played by Margaret Isom and Barbara Thornton, with a supporting cast of Vivinne Allinson, Susan Taylor, Diane Gairns, Margaret Almond, Rosslyn Copland, Una Parsons, Lorraine Zerby, Claire McAffee, Lee Monson, Mcrgarpt Rowe, Lorraine May, Leahn Turvey, Anne Waite, Adrienne Wright, Elaine Fisher, E'izabeth P-rsons, Elspeth Wylie, Karin Whyte, Christine Fyfe and Heather Anne Leigh.

The chorus was supplied by the remainder of the Sub-Intermediate Choir Mr Seymour did an extremely capable job as technical adviser, as did Mr. Snelling and Mr. W. E. Huston, who made and painted the scenery

The proceeds raised were given to the Chapel Fund.

—E. Gilliam.

Macbeth

On 14th August, during fifth period, a group of Leaving Girls, with Marlene Boyle as producer, presented for Senior School the apparition scene from Shakespeare's "Macbeth." This was repeated for the rest of the School during a later lunch hour. The proceeds went to the World Refugee Year Appeal. . Stage effects were used very suc cessfully to create the atmosphere, the most striking being the "taping" of Act I, Scene I, which was played with most appropriate music, as intro duction

Members of the cast were:

The Three Witches, Marylon Bodkin, Wanda Davies, Kerry Forrest; Macbeth, Lynne Jackson; Apparitions, Pam Ralston, Carole McDougall, Carole Kierson; Ghost of Banquo, Jennifer Barnett; Lennox, Eril Siggins; Ross, Wendy Johnstone; Narrator, Suzanne Da.vies: Producer. Marlene Boyle; Lighting, Lynn Read; Sound Effects, Mr. Seymour

—Phoho Elite Studios

TH E PRINCIPAL S O F "TO M SAWYER"

Back Row (left to right): Anne Waite, Heather-Anne Leigh

Front Row (left to right): Margaret Isom, Elayne Fisher, Diane Gairns

-Photo Elite Studios

TH E CAS T OF "TO M SAWYER '

—Photo. Stuart Tompkins, ATHLETI C TEA M

Back Row: Clare Johnson, Elizabeth Hands, Alison Sambell (captain), Jennifer Pond, June Twiss

Front Row: Joan Beckett, Lois Brown, Faye Parry

Athletics

Athletics training was held twice a week during First Term, and a number of girls took the oppor tunity to practise for the track and field events at the House Sports.

At the Sports the usual Inter-School relays were held. The placings in the Senior and Junior races were identical, with Korowa first, M.L.C. (Hawthorn) second, and Morongo third. The M.L.C. teams were as follows:

Senior: J. Beckett, L. Brown, E. Hando, C. Johnson, N. Parry, J. Pond, A. Sambell (cap tain) and J. Twiss.

Junior: C Bond, J Bond, S Furneaux, M Lavender, D. Redman, A. Stillwell, J. Tyquin and G. Weeks (captain).

An under 13 relay was also held, with Strath cona winning from M.L.C. (Hawthorn) and Lauriston.

The Senior team also competed on Old Col legians' Day, where it defeated the Old Collegians in a flag relay

We congratulate Joan Beckett on gaining second place in the Hurdles at the Schoolgirls' Athletics Championships, and also other M.L.C. girls who competed.

In conclusion, we would like to thank Miss Craw ford and Miss Manning for their help and encour agement throughout the season, and to extend our best wishes for success to future teams —Alison Sambell.

Baseball

Under the guidance of Miss Perkins and Miss Woodfull, the Senior Baseball Team was defeated only by P.L.C. We congratulate P.L.C. on the good play and team work.

Miss Perkins chose the team after seeing the girls play in the very successful House matches. The team was as follows: Faye Williams (pitcher), Alison Sambell (catcher), Glenys Lord (1st base), Ann Martindale (2nd base), Lynette Atkinson (3rd base), Jillian Greenwood (short stop),Glenice Gunnel! (l.o.f.), Marnie Haig-Muir (c.o.f.), Jane Randell (r.o.f., captain) Ruth Sanders, and Jo Timewell both played one match

At the end of the baseball season School colours were awarded to Jillian Greenwood, Jane Randell (re-dates), and Lynette Atkinson, Glenice Gunnell, Glenys Lord, Alison Sambell, and Faye Williams.

The Junior Team, under the leadership of Miss Manning, with Gillian Weeks as Captain, did

not win every match, but shows promise, and will no doubt help to build up the standard of M.L.C. baseball in future years.

The results of the matches for the Senior Team were: M.L.C. d. M.C.E.G.G.S., 33-18; M.L.C. d. Lauriston, 10-4; P.L.C. d. M.L.C., 16-10; M.L.C. d Hermitage, 27-7; M.L.C d Morongo, 36-15 For the Junior Team the results were: M.L.C. d. M.C.E.G.G.S., 25-17; P.L.C. d. M.L.C., 14-6; M.L.C. d. M.C.E.G.G.S., 25-17; P.L.C. d. M.L.C., 14-6; Hermitage d M.L.C., 27-15

We wish to thank Miss Perkins, Miss Woodfull and Miss Manning for their leadership and con tinual encouragement given to both teams. We hope that the teams chosen next year will enjoy the comradeship and team spirit that we experi enced this baseball season —Jane Randell.

Basket-ball

On the whole all basket-ball teams had a suc cessful season this year. With the increased number of House fixtures, due to the introduction of two Houses, Nevile and Tiddeman, Inter-School fixtures had to be limited. The Senior A team was only defeated on one occasion, and the Senior B, under the leadership of Marjorie Crouch, met with similar success Traditional School spirit was a predominant feature at all times. Con gratulations go to the "newcomers" in the Senior A team, namely: Jenny Pond, Jenny Thorpe and Lynette Atkinson, who showed marked ability and teamwork throughout the season We also con gratulate Lynette Atkinson and Faye Parry for being awarded their colours.

The Senior A team was as follows: C., Jennifer Pond; A.W., Jillian Greenwood; A.G., Jo Time well; G., Lynette Atkinson; D.W., Faye Parry; D.G., Jennifer Thorpe; D., Glenys Lord (cap tain)

Their results were: M.C.E.G.G.S., 38-14; Hermi tage, 17-22; Morongo, 25-3; P.L.C., 28-20; Fintona, 29-4.

The Juniors, who were captained by Gillian Weeks under 15.A; Elwyn Keown, U. 15.B; Heather-Anne Leigh, U.14; Jan Wood, U. 13, and Lorraine Jones, U 12, were very enthusiastic and showed promise of high standard for future years.

In conclusion, we thank our basketball coaches, Misses Crawford, Manning and Woodfull, and wish the future teams every success "For be it loss or victory we'll ever persevere."

—Glenys Lord.

-—Photo Stuart Tompkins, BASEBALL TEA M

Back Row: Alison Sambell, Glenys Lord, Glenice Gunnel), Jane Randell (captain), Ann Martindale, Mamie Haig-Muir, Faye Williams

Front Row: Lynette Atkinson, Jillian Greenwood

•—Photo Stuart Tompkins, BASKET-BALL TEA M

Back Row: Jillian Greenwood, Jennifer Thorpe, Glenys Lord (capt.), Jennifer Pond, Lynette Atkinson

Front Row: Faye Parry, Jocelyn Timewell

Back

Front

—Photo. Stuart Tompkins,HOCKE Y TEA M

Row: Pam Ralston, Angela Schafer, Marika Muhlen, Miriam Bilney (captain), Faye Williams, Lois Brown, Dorothy Berryman

Row: Jill Renison, Penelope T.lbrook, Helen Thomas, Joan Slade

SWIMMIN G TEA M

—Photo Stuart Tompkins

Heather Cousland, Elizabeth Alexander, Marilyn Reardon, Lois Brown

Hockey

After some shuffling about of players and positions early in Second Term, the first Senior hockey team was as follows:

Goalkeeper, Jill Brown; R.B., Penny Tilbrook; L.B., Lois Brown; R.H.B., Angela Schafer; C.H.B., Helen Thomas; L.H.B., Miriam Bilney (captain); R.W., Marika Muhlen; L.W., Pam Ralston; R.I., Faye Williams (vice-captain); L.I., Joan Slade; C.F., Dorothy Berryman.

The results of the Association matches were: M.L.C defeated Morongo, 6-3; M.L.C drew with M.C.E.G.G.S., 1-1; P.L.C. defeated M.L.C., 6-1; Hermitage defeated M.L.C., 5-2. We also defeated Fintona and Ruyton on the two occasions that we met.

Unfortunately, several of our matches and prac tices had to be cancelled because of bad weather

The Second team, led by Robyn Broadbent, won several of its matches.

The Junior team, coached by Miss Holt and under the captaincy of Elizabeth Hall, was very enthusiastic, and had a successful season. We have some promising players for future senior teams

Hockey colours were awarded to Lois Brown, Penelope Tilbrook and Miriam Bilney (re-date).

We wish to thank Miss Holt, coach of the Juniors, and Miss Tharle, who coached the two senior teams, for their advice and encouragement

throughout the season. To the teams of 1960 we wish the best of luck.

"T o the fore in sport and pure knowledge."

—Miriam Bilney.

Tennis

Tennis practices began in First Term, and the following team was picked by Mrs. Maddison: 1st pair, Nene King (captain) and Betty Bult; 2nd pair, Jenny Broadbent (vice-captain), Caro lyn Robertson; 3rd pair, Diane Morrison, Mere dith Miller, and 4th pair, Kerry Morse and Helen Senior The team remained the same throughout the year. We won most of our matches, and the closest defeat, much to everyone's surprise, was by our brother school, Wesley The seconds did quite well, and the juniors look promising for the future years. It is hoped that next year even more girls will try for both junior and senior tennis teams, as tennis is a year-round sport, and one can meet many girls from other schools and even play pleasure matches against some of the boys' schools.

At the end of Term II colours were awarded to Betty Bult, Nene King, Jenny Broadbent and Carolyn Robertson

We wish to thank Mrs Maddison for her help throughout the year, and we hope next year's team will be more successful than we have been.

—Nene King

—Photo Stuart Tompkins, TENNI S TEA M

Back Row: Carolyn Robertson, Jennifer Broadbent, Meredith Miller, Kerry Morse

Front Row: Diane Morrison, Nene King (captain), Betty Bult

House

Although Berry has not been a particularly dominating force on the sporting fields this year, we have worked together in loyalty and House spirit. With enthusiasm, girls have faithfully come to practices, and even if we have not been the victors, we have made sure our presence was felt by the other Houses.

Our musical efforts in the Senior Choral Con tests were not particularly fruitful, Berry gaining only fifth place. Tiddeman, as a new House this year, certainly deserves our congratulations on their win Our thanks must go to Julia Marcroft, our pianist; Janette Mace, who composed our Original Item, and to all those choir girls who consistently came to before-school practices Better luck next year, Berry!

In the Senior basket-ball we were fairly suc cessful, coming equal second with Fitchett and Cato Our congratulations go to Krome

The Senior tennis matches resulted in another tied place for Berry. This time it was third place, with Fitchett We congratulate Cato on their tennis victory.

Unfortunately, we were not very successful in the hockey season, but I am sure that perseverance will reap its reward some day. Meanwhile, we congratulate Krome for their successful attempts on the hockey field.

The Junior Swimming Sports proved to be very exciting, and our Juniors came to the heats with their usual enthusiasm. Although we lost to Fitchett in the last event, we were very pleased with the result, and we thank all Juniors who represented Berry so worthily.

The Junior Choral Contest was a great day for the Juniors, who won by a reasonably fair margin, which is rather rare when Dr Floyd adjudicates, as he usually has Houses separated bv half-marks We are very grateful to Dr. Floyd for again judging the contest Our sincere thanks go to Christine Fyfe, our conductor; Karen White, our pianist, and to all those who in any way helped the choir to victory

We particularly wish to thank Margot Cant, who, as our Life Saving Representative, trained many girls for their swimming certificates, thus gaining points for the House

Our thanks also go to our Prefects and Asso ciate Prefects for their valuable support during the year, and to our Junior House Captains, Mary McCord and Elwyn Keown. I would personally like to thank those girls who played before Senior Assembly

I am sure Berry will join with us in thanking Diane Kerr, who, as our Senior Sports Captain, has enthusiastically worked for the House all through the year. She has devoted much of her time to the activities of the House, and has proved herself indispensable.

Finally, we wish to thank Miss Sutton for her sincere interest in all the activities of the House,

NotesBerryand our House Mistresses, who have loyally supported us.

To all Berry girls who are coming back next year we wish the very best of luck, and hope that in 1960 the purple colours will be forging ahead. "So we shout to all the world whenever there's a test, That always Berry's the best House."

—Lesley Fielding

Cato

It is with regret that we realise another year is almost over, and as we look back we can see that Cato has met with varying successes in the different House activities

It was a great shock to all M.L.C. girls, but especially Cato girls, to hear of the death of one of our House Mistresses, Mrs. Stodden, during the September holidays this year She had been a loyal and loving member of the House for the seven years of her teaching life in this School. Cato girls have contributed to a memorial to her, in the form of two choir hymn books which have been placed in the Chapel.

During Term II Cato took part in the hockey and basket-ball matches against the other Houses. The senior hockey team, though not through lack of effort, came only fifth, but the juniors did much better, getting third place. Our basket ball teams excelled themselves, both gaining second place.

The Senior Choral Contests at the end of Term II proved very exciting, as there was only a small margin between a number of Houses We congratulate Tiddeman on their fine singing and thank our music leaders, Glen Jolly (conductor) and Sandra Hore (pianist), for their excellent efforts of leadership The "Middles" proved to the Seniors that they could sing almost as well, just missing coming equal second by half a point. We thank Lorraine May and Gaye Hill and all the singers who worked so hard.

We were pleased with the result of the Junior Swimming Sports, Cato gaining third place. Con gratulations and thanks to those who swam The Senior Swimming Sports are later this Term, and we hope everyone will rally round and that we will have as much, if not more, success than the Juniors. Although the number of girls doing Life Saving was not as large as we had hoped, the result was quite promising Our hearty thanks go to Esther Hole for her work here.

The results of the cricket matches are as yet uncertain, but so far we have lost only one match.

During House Assemblies this year we have been pleased to congratulate and award House colours to Merryn Gardner, Judy Abbot, Janice Morgan, Glen Jolly, Sandra Hore, Judy Cleverley, and "re-dates" to Alison Sambell and Esther Hole. We also congratulate Alison on gaining her School Colours.

Our thanks are warmly offered to Alison Sam bell, who has indefatigably done her utmost to

guide and coach our many teams, and to the Junior Captains, Elizabeth James and Dianne Redman, for their support and co-operation at all times We sincerely thank Miss L Mitchell and all other House Mistresses for their encour agement, help and unfailing interest throughout the year, and all others who have enthusiastically supported the House

-—Carol Tandy.

Fitchett

This year we feel the House has worked hard, and our record of achievements shows proof of the fine spirit exhibited by the House.

Recently excitement reached fever pitch when, by winning the two final events of the Junior Swimming Sports, we claimed victory from Berry by five points. Well done, Juniors! You were wonderful! We only hope that the Seniors will meet with similar success in their forthcoming Swimming Sports as they did in First Term Sports, when we snatched a one-point victory from Krome.

An outstanding event for this Term, and in fact for the year, was on 30th October, when Fitchett girls swarmed en masse on to the oval to sit (?) for their resuscitation exam., each one gaining a vital point for the House. Credit is due here to the Life-Saving Representatives, Jenny Pond and Lyn Reardon, who successfully coached all who entered

We have held our own in basket-ball, tennis and hockey. Our cricket team has as yet been defeated on only one occasion, and has a win and a draw to its credit, with two matches still to be played. Much of the success of our sporting activities must be attributed to our Senior Sports Captain, Glenys Lord Her attitude of unselfish ness in carrying out her duties has been very noticeable, and we thank her.

Congratulations to the Juniors, who, under the leadership of Margaret Isom (conductor) and Margaret Cameron (pianist), obtained equal second place with Krome in the Choral Contests We also thank Kathrine Humphrey and Sue Furneaux, our two Junior Captains, who have been most helpful throughout the year

The following girls received their colours this term: Pat Finch, Solway Love, and re-dates were awarded to Glenys Lord, Jane Randell, Gwen Diprose, Lyn Reardon, Thalia Rist and Ruth Sanders. A splendid effort! We are proud of two of our girls, Glenys Lord and Jane Randell, who obtained their School Colours

With the recent opening of beautiful Fitchett Chapel, we are reminded of that wonderful gentle man, Dr. Fitchett, after whom our House is named.

To Miss Betts we extend our sincere thanks for her unfailing interest and guidance to the House throughout the year. Our best wishes go with her, when she leaves for England on Christmas Eve, and we hope her trip will be happy and memor able. Our good wishes also to Mrs. Downie for her trip overseas. To the girls who are leaving, best wishes for the future And may those returning keep the gold colours flying high.

—Jane Randell

Krome

The enthusiastic co-operation of members of the House has been prominent this year, and the results of our contests, though varied, have been on the whole successful. We thank Miss Betty Jackson, Mrs McLeish, all House Mistresses, Pre fects, the Middle Captains, Terrell Taylor and Susan Thomas, and Form Representatives, for their continued interest and assistance in our activities

We congratulate Gillian Davies, Margaret Hig ginbottom, Pam Horrocks, Elaine McConkey, Helen Senior, Jo Timewell and Gill Weeks, on receiving their House colours; Lynette Atkinson, Lois Brown, Pam Giltinan, Jill Greenwood, Marnie Haig-Muir, Babette Isaacson and Faye Williams, on receiving redates for the same. During the year several girls were awarded their School Colours, namely Lois Brown (hockey), Faye Williams (baseball), Miriam Bilney (re date hockey), Marnie Haig-Muir and Jill Green wood (re-date, baseball), Lynette Atkinson (base ball, basket-ball), Carolyn Robertson (tennis), Faye Parry (basket-ball), and to them we also offer our congratulations.

Krome's debating team, Gillian Davies (leader), Pamela Giltinan and Elaine McConkey, bravely faced Tiddeman in the final Inter-House debate, the subject being "That compulsory blood tests to reduce the road toll are desirable". Despite Krome's firm convictions that these tests are not desirable, we were defeated Congratulations, Tiddeman!

The Senior Choral Contests proved most excit ing, and again we congratulate Tiddeman—this time on their fine singing. The House, under the leadership of Pamela Giltinan, the conductress, and Margaret Higginbottom, the pianist, worked hard to the very end. Once again we had one of Margaret's compositions for our original item, and Pamela arranged the descant for the hymn For our special item, and to the enjoyment of all, our trumpeters, Babette Isaacson and Helen McAfee, played "Greensleeves," as arranged for two trumpets Krome has some promising junior musical talent, which was evident in the Middle Choral Contests. Adrienne Wright, conductress, and Joan Cockroft, pianist, capably led the Middle School Krome girls to gain second place with Fitchett. Congratulations, Merry Middles!

Our Life Saving representative, Lois Brown, has given much time to the coaching of girls for their various examinations. Krome's Junior swim mers swam well in their sports, and received a great deal of encouragement from onlookers, but failed to defeat the Fitchett, Berry and Cato juniors. Congratulations, Fitchett!

Owing to the hard work and leadership of Faye Williams and the loyal support of the teams, Krome was very successful in basket-ball and hockey. Congratulations, Cato, for winning the tennis. The cricket has continued for several weeks this Term; Krome as yet is undefeated, with one more match to play

Many thanks go to Elaine McConkey (editor), Gillian Davies, Marnie Haig-Muir and Jill Dibbs for their inspiring (?) literary effort, in the

form of the "Krome Affairs Bulletin", which has appeared on the House Notice Board at irregular intervals It is hoped that next year a new but none the less competent editorial board for the "K.A.B." will be formed.

We extend our thanks to all who have so loyally supported the House during the year, and those who are leaving school wish Krome all the best for the future.

—Miriam Bilney.

We thank Marjorie Crouch for her leadership in the many sporting activities throughout the year. We are all conscious of her efforts to help Nevile to be successful. We also thank Jocelyn Hurst (Middle Sports Captain) and Pene lope Black (Middle House Captain) for the cap able way they have carried out their duties.

Nevile

It is with some pride that we see Nevile's first year drawing to a close Although we have not been very successful in Inter-House competitions, the enthusiastic support and fine House spirit shown throughout the year has set high standard for the members of Nevile House in future years

The House matches were enjoyed by both our team members and supports, even though we came sixth in the tennis and basket-ball matches. Con gratulations to Cato and Krome respectively! We were a little more successful in the hockey how ever, and came fourth. Congratulations, Krome!

The Senior House Choral Contest was the most important event in Term II. Although we came sixth, our placing is not a true reflection of the ability and effort made by our conductress, Gwen neth Quirk and our pianist, Meredith Albury. We congratulate Tiddeman on their well-earned victory In the Middle House Choral Contest we thank Lee Monson (conductress) and Jill Bartlett (pianist). We are especially grateful to Gwen for the help and encouragement she gave the Middles The Middles came last, but were not far behind the other Houses. Congratulations, Berry!

Another team deserving our thanks is the Debating team. Under the leadership of Jennifer Roberts, Lynnette Opas and Heather Oldmeadow just failed to convince Tiddeman that segregated schools were preferable to co-educational schools. Once again we congratulate Tiddeman on their success.

In the Lower Middle Swimming Sports we came sixth, but the number of points we scored was greater than in swimming sports of Term I, and so this result was a little more encouraging. Con gratulations, Fitchett, for again proving your superiority in swimming!

Our special thanks go to our Life Saving representative, Carole Whitelaw, for the time and enthusiasm she has put into training the girls. The number of girls doing life saving was quite large, so we are hoping for good results

We were very pleased that at the House Assem blies a large number of girls could be awarded their House colours Meredith Albury, Jill Cole, Cathryn Fox, Elizabeth Paterson, Gwenneth Quirk, Jennifer Roberts, Patricia Stevenson, Eugenie Tuck, Janice Houston, Heather Old meadow, and Carole Whitelaw all received their colours.

It has been pleasing to note that conduct has been one of Nevile's stronger points, for in both Terms I and II we have come second to Tidde man. It is to be hoped that as the House becomes larger our standard will not ba lowered.

Our thanks go to Miss Tyler and the other House Mistresses for the help and advice they have given us Miss Tyler has done much toward establishing the friendly and cheerful spirit which exists among Nevile girls, and which we hope will ever be a part of Nevile House.

—Ann Martindale

Tiddeman

Throughout the whole year Tiddeman has shown enthusiastic co-operation and fine House spirit, and although we're not "cock" House, it is certainly not through lack of trying Our con gratulations to Krome, whose results placed them leading House in Term II. However, we have moved up one place, and are now third to Fitchett, who are second

We congratulate Krome on their victories in hockey and basket-ball, and Cato for their win in the tennis. Tiddeman came a well-earned second in hockey, second in tennis, but, unfortunately, fell to come equal fifth with Nevile in basket ball.

Debating was a highlight of Terms II and III. In the finals this Term, Tiddeman successfully thrashed out with Krome that "Blood tests are desirable as a means of reducing the road toll". Congratulations to our team, Dianne Hofmaier (leader), Joy McGeehan and Rosslyn Wortley, for their hard-won victory

The Senior Choral Contests, held at the end of Second Term, proved to be most interesting, especially as the two new Houses were taking part Under the expert leadership of Dianne Hofmaier as conductress, and Clare Johnson as pianist, we were able to gain first position, gain ing full marks for sight reading We do thank all the Seniors for their punctual attendance and support during the practices. Congratula tions to the four girls who played the special item on two pianos, and to Rosslyn Wortley for her original composition, and to the girls who played it. Bad luck! Krome, but you have gained revenge in sport.

The Seniors proved to be more musical than the Middles, who weren't successful in their con tests. However, we thank our music leaders, Barbara Thornton and Fiona Fairweather, for their excellent efforts of leadership Congratu lations to Berry for their victory.

Our conduct record is excellent, but this is helped by our comparative size—there is room for marked improvement amongst the Juniors.

Our thanks go to Janice McLean, our Life Saving representative, who trained the whole House for resuscitation, and the girls who did other examinations Janice also supervised the training for Lower Middl* Swimming Sports.

Bad luck Lower Middles. Though your num bers were small, you made a valiant attempt. Congratulations to Fitchett, who proved to be most amphibious.

Finally, we sincerely thank our Sports Captain, Jenny Broadbent, for her unfailing help and guidance throughout the year; the Junior House Captain, Glennys Bremner, and Sports Captain,

Margaret Vear for their enthusiasm, and Miss Cowper and other members of the Staff for the encouraging interest they have always shown.

To those girls who are leaving we wish every success, and to those returning, keep up the traditions that have been started this year, and good luck for 1960. —Rosslyn Wortley

"Centralia"

On Saturday, 16th May, a red letter day for 36 girls and six Mistresses, the party set off for the "Centre" At 10.40 the last of the parental advice having been given, and the last good-byes said, our DC4 Skymaster circled Essendon and turned in a north-westerly direction for the journey to Broken Hill.

Between Broken Hill and Alice Springs we w&re allowed to visit the pilot's cabin, and never ceased to be amazed at the numerous controls. Buses were waiting to take us to Mt. Gillen Chalet, where we refortified ourselves with a hot meal

At 7.30 some of the girls left in the station wagon (known by those more familiar with it as the "Baby"). Within half-an-hour the three other buses had set off also on the 80-mile trip to Palm Valley, south-west of Alice Springs

We stopped at the grave of John Flynn, founder of the famous Flying Doctor Service, which is at the foot of Mt Gillen, a few miles from Alice

At 11.15 we sleepily transferred to the various four-wheel drive blitz wagons. The sides of one of these vehicles were only about three feet high off the floor, the wooden roof balancing rather precariously on three well-spaced wooden poles on either side of the bus.

However, our spirits were not dampened, and we drove into the Palm Valley camp at 12.50 a.m. lustily singing.

On the next morning, after an early breakfast and a service, we drove to the natural amphi theatre, where our guide, Phil, pointed out the different rocks of which it was composed The rocks had picturesque names, Red Sentinel, Battle

ship, Sun Dial, Cathedral, and Initiation Rock, given to them by the aborigines who undoubtedly possessed great imagination

When we arrived back at the camp, we were initiated into the art of camel riding, some of the party proving more adapted to this mode of transport than others.

That evening (Sunday) we held a service. Afterwards it began to rain, and continued to do so during the night. The next morning it had stopped raining, so about 10.30 we drove up the bed of the Finke River to the Finke Gorge. The white sand of the river bed contrasted with the purple-coloured rocks on either side, which were sparked with green trees. The beauty of the gorge was further enhanced by stately ghost gums.

On Tuesday morning we drove deeper into Palm Valley. The engine of the Jap. had caught on fire the night before, and although it had been rapidly extinguished with sand, another conveyance had to be unearthed

As we were wearing plastic raincoats in view of the overcast sky, end our hats with fly-nets draped over them in a most becoming manner, vision was somewhat impaired, even though we became profoundly attached to the fly-nets in the fly-infested valley. We set off in the Hot Rod, the Combie, and the Ghost (a heavy transport truck).

As we tediously wended our way into the valley, the cliffs on either side became higher and more precipitous, and the undergrowth denser. Our guide pointed out one particular palm which is over 2000 years old, the oldest in Australia

Later the aborigines from the Hermannsburg Mission rode over to the camp on their camels, and some of the girls bought boomerangs, beads and paintings from them

At night the aborigines sang to us around a huge bonfire It was most impressive to see these well-built aborigines silhouetted against the night, reverently singing familiar hymns which had been translated into aboriginal dialect. We sang hymn and School songs to them, and finished the even ing with the Lord's Prayer sung by our visitors in aboriginal, and then we recited it in English.

-—Jill Swanson, 15 yrs., III.c, Berry

On Wednesday morning we rose at 5.30, packed, and at 7.30 set out on the fateful journey back to Alice In view of the recent rain we had to ford numerous swollen creeks. Soon it started to rain again.

When the clutch got wet as a result of fording so many creeks, we nearly abandoned all hope, and rations were limited further. We now crawled along about ten m.p.h., and with still forty miles to go, we had exhausted our repertoire

circle of stones) are a'most all glass, interrupted only by marble columns of palest pink. Thus worshippers within the church can see the sur rounding bush. The main walls of the church flanking the windows are faced with white marble that glows in the bright sunlight and, incidentally, reflects most of the sun's heat.

Above the windows rise five tall panels of deep rose-coloured marble, and in each of these is a grille panel of gleaming white porcelain. Each panel is built of sixteen blocks Subtle variations in the arrangement of these blocks form a set of symbols, indicating the many aspects of the life of John Flynn

The massive plate-glass entrance doors open symbolically to the north. Behind these doors is the porch, which is in reality a simple bridge. Its walls are screens of plate-glass, and they stand in the water clear of the bridge. The beauty of the water lilies gathered from the north that Flynn knew so well is very much a part of this memorial. The pool symbolises one of Flynn's sayings, "In the Inland water is life."

The eastern end of the interior of the church is the sanctuary. At its centre is the cross, and immediately below the holy table. This great wall of glowing red sandstone which symbolises the rocky cliffs of the near-by ranges, is the "shield of the Crusader, Flynn".

Well acquainted with unusual hours by this time, we cheerfully (?) rose and shone at 5.30 on Friday morning, boarded the three buses bound for Ayers Rock, and started singing our way along the 240-mile journey The road was very muddy, and we drove through many sheets of water that had formed. We stopped at Angas Downs, an ail-aboriginal homestead

of songs, and felt it was necessary to conserve our energy in case we were stranded.

Relieved, we drove into Alice at 3.10 p.m., after three rousing cheers for Phil

Alice Springs was soon besieged by the party, anxious to replenish our exhausted supplies of sweets and biscuits in preparation for the Ayers Rock tour

We were disappointed to hear on Thursday morning that the road to Ayers Rock was impass able, Ayers Rock itself having had 117 points of rain. Central Australia in two days had the most rain it had had for fifteen years, the Finke River flowed for the first time in seven years, and the Todd River, on which Alice Springs was situated, flowed over the causeway—a rare event Thus our party was delayed until Friday.

A visit was paid to the famous Centralian painter, Rex Battarbee It was he who discovered and tutored Albert Namatjira. Some of the party bought originals and prints of Namatjira's, which were displayed in Battarbee's Gallery

We were most inspired with the John Flynn Memorial Church. A feature of the church is its outdoor atmosphere, symbolising the mission of John Flynn to the vast areas of the outback. The walls of the sanctuary that fall within the shrine circle (at the southern end of an inner

Without further mishap we reached Ayers Rock at 9.15 p.m. The camp was similar to the Palm Valley camp, consisting of two-man tents, eating and washing facilities It was about 1 i miles from the rock itself, which dominated the landscape.

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FLYNN MEMORIAL CHURC H

AYERS ROCK, ALICE SPRINGS

—Yvonne Cant, IV.c, Berry

Saturday morning was heralded by glorious sunrise. As the sun's rays fell on former mauve coloured rock, it was transformed into an irides cent reddish-orange colour Camera enthusiasts were up before sunrise to record this wonderful spectacle. For about ten minutes this beautiful effect persisted, then suddenly disappeared

In the morning we explored the caves at the base of the rock, and saw the famous aboriginal drawings, and numerous sound shells around the base, hollowed out by the strong winds

We made our epic climb up the 1149 foot rock in the afternoon. A few preferred the safety of the ground, more fell by the wayside as the party's best climbers clambered and crawled up the slippery surface for over an hour. The panorama from the top gave strength to the weary climbers. Mt. Olga, to the west, and the Mus grave Ranges to the south, together provided the only interruptions to the full circle horizon. Cameras clicked constantly as girls posed for their friends on the cairn at the highest point.

We drove to a good vantage point and watched the sun set on the rock The entire horizon showed nearly all the colours of the spectrum, and we later learnt that this was a typical Centre sunset.

Sunday morning we drove the 5i miles around the perimeter of the rock, visiting the natural waterfalls at the base.

Bill Harney, the Ayers Rock ranger, who has written books about the aborigines, came to the camp and we all queued for his autograph A bronzed white-haired gentleman, with an intense love of our native people and their country, he attracted us by his friendliness and vivid personality.

At 7.15 on Monday morning we said farewell to Ayers Rock

The trip was comparatively uneventful until we reached the Pioneer clipper of another party of Melbourne schoolgirls, bogged in the sand. The joint efforts of two of our buses were of no avail, so we continued on the road to Alice

We were eagerly anticipating reaching the chalet because we knew there would be piles of mail awaiting us It was expected that we would be there at 6 p.m., though at that time we still had over 100 miles to travel, but now on the good bitumen road linking Alice with Adelaide we were able to travel faster. As we were speeding along the continually curving road, the flickering headlights suddenly extinguished themselves com pletely. Having no brakes, we were unable to stop immediately. Instead we careered along in the darkness Suddenly the bus tilted The petrified occupants were speechless with fright. To our immense relief, the lights came on at that moment and we found ourselves hurtling down an embankment at a crazy angle Seconds later the bus was once again on the road.

On Tuesday morning we visited Standley Chasm. The walls of this remarkable gap rise to a height

of 100 feet, and we arrived there in time to see the sun reflected down the chasm, making both walls appear a glorious red. This effect can only be seen at midday when the sun is shining between the walls and neither wall casts a shadow. It lasts for only a few minutes Most of the party climbed up the rocks behind the chasm and viewed the endless panorama of surrounding ridges and the Macdonnell Ranges on the far horizon

On Wednesday visits were paid to the Flying Doctor Base, where we saw souvenirs of the early

The Back of Beyond

days of this service, and heard messages trans mitted to outback stations.

Before boarding the train on Wednesday even ing, we attended an inspiring service at the Flynn Memorial conducted by the Rev. Colin Ford, kindly arranged for us by Dr. Wood. Lesley Fielding sang "For the Beauty of the Earth" In his address Mr. Ford read John Flynn's burial

We were awakened next morning at 5.45 by the clanking of the train At six o'clock, as we slowly steamed out of the stations, shutters were thrown up and sleepy heads peered out and bade "au revoir" to Alice Springs

In Adelaide the afternoon was spent variously at the Museum, Public Library, Art Gallery, Morialta Falls, Glenelg, or on the banks of the Torrens River. At 7 p.m. we boarded the Over land for Melbourne, and at last staggered out of the train at Spencer Street to greet parents and try to tell them above the excited babble of every one else about our wonderful and unforgettable tour of the "Centre".

In conclusion, we wish to thank Miss E. J. Mitchell, Mrs. Alcorn, Miss Donaldson, Miss Birkett, Miss Steenson and Miss Kidd for looking after us on our most enjoyable tour.

—Margot Cant, H.VI.a, Berry

Current Corner

"The Fair"

(With apologies to A. B. Paterson.)

There was movement in the old school, for the news had just been sprung That Mr. Lord had organised a fair; Mrs. Chambers in Assembly, with her quick, per suasive tongue, Demanded from scrap metal to babies' wear. All the ardent bargain hunters gathered there that day, And hunted high and low through every stall, For the public love variety and colourful display, And the novel entertainments pleased them all.

The pony rides thrilled little ones, and the Wild West coach Made many a would-be cowboy give a cheer; And mingled with the laughter came a mother's mild reproach To her child with fairy floss from ear to ear For the seriously inclined, the gym held most intrigue, Electric wonders had a strange allure; And the Boarders' stall sold records from jazz to Edward Grieg, Which people flocked in hundreds to procure

The teen-agers found pleasure in their own especial stall, While the sideshows, drinks and cake stalls flourished well; And the weary ones at twelve o'clock trooped to the dining hall, Where a lavish lunch revived them for a spell. The white elephant stall, as usual, provided rub bish cheap, But many patronised it just the same. And the girls all lined Grove Avenue to take a furtive peep At the Scotch and Wesley bands as up they came

The arrival of the helicopter proved a great success, And people stared in wonder at the sight It swooped across the buildings with an inch to spare—no less, And for a while it gave us quite a fright Then laden with old books and pot plants, fruit and sweets, They left, and once again the quad, was bare And the Chapel must have smiled that night to think that just for her They held with such success the "Chapel Fair"

—Pat Ballantyne, S.V.f, Tiddeman.

The Age of Orbit

It is exciting to live in this age, The age of atomic invention; We hope very soon to land on the moon, And this is our earnest intention

The Russians have sent into space Lunik numbers one, two and three, They are man's "space-eye" for recording What people on earth cannot see

Scientists all over the world Are hoping that now, very soon, They will rocket a man into orbit, And eventually land on the moon.

While the rockets are sending out signals, The whole world is waiting to hear The date which is set for invasion By a space man who knows no fear

Is it possible that aloft on the moon We will be purchasing land for sale, Building schools and making roads? Who knows what else will prevail?

—Ellwyn Balmer, Il.d, Fitchett

T.B. Injections

They stood in a straggly line, two after two, Each little leg shook in each little shoe, Each icy hand clutched that terrible card, Which stated those facts—it was going to be hard

They were now nearing the dreaded green door, From which girls came pouring, now four by four; Each girl coming out with a rolled up shirt, Met anxious cries of "Did it hurt?"

There was no time to worry once they were in, All they felt was a prick like a pin. Now they were free from the fret and the strain— "T.B needles? We could have them again!"

—Karin White, Ill.b, Berry

Letter from Wendy McGill

I'm writing this on the second last day of the summer holidays, and although I'm quite looking forward to Monday, these holidays have been mar vellous (Wendy left M.L.C in Third Term last year to go to England with her parents, and is now at school in Guildford.) I went on a Com monwealth Youth Movement Quest—I don't know if you've ever heard of it—on which a big group of young people, ages ranging from 15 to 23, toured round England, Scotland and Southern Wales. I saw a notice asking for Australian applicants in an Australia House News Bulletin, and I was lucky enough to be chosen. There was one other Australian girl, though she wasn't actually born in Australia She grew up there, but is now living in England for good as her widowed mother was homesick for her own country.

There were twenty Canadian boys and girls, about eight from the U.K., two from Gibraltar, three from Malaya, two from Nyasaland, five from Nigeria, one each from Kenya, Zanzibar, Tan ganyika, Barbados, St Lucia, three from India, one from Pakistan, and two honorary members from the U.S.

Most of them had been "questing" in Canada for about three weeks before sailing for England, and the rest of us joined them in Edinburgh. After four days there, we had a couple of days in Dumfries, then four days at Alnwick Castle, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Northum berland, three days at Southwell, near Notting ham, three days at Cranford, near Kettering, and the Quest concluded with a reunion in Winches ter and four days in Cardiff.

We received V.I.P. treatment all the time, and except at Cardiff, Alnwick and London, we stayed in private homes, the Questors being thoroughly "mixed" all the time in constantly changing groups. We travelled by big chartered buses (except in London, where we went round in a double-decker), and our hosts were all extremely nice It was really the best possible way to see the country.

Of course we talked non-stop all the time, and it was especially interesting to speak to the Africans

about their countries—there were always earnest discussions in progress on the buses, and, of course, when we were supposed to be asleep.

In addition to seeing all the ordinary tourist attractions, we had tea at the House of Commons with Sir Lennox-Boyd (who was presented with a walking stick for his collection by one of the Nyasaland boys), went to the theatre and saw Noel Coward's "London Morning", went to a Prom, concert at the Royal Albert Hall, and to the opera at Sadler's Wells (The man took us "back stage" at Sadler's Wells, said he didn't know if it was the climate or what, but they always had dozens of Australians with very good voices in their productions.)

We also saw over B.P. refineries, English Elec tric, and Stevenage New Town. At the end of our "quest," in Cardiff, we had an all-night vigil in Llandaff Cathedral

Our uniform—that is, the girls' uniform—was pleated skirts, sometimes grey and sometimes white, with red blazers with a crown and the name of our country in yellow on the pockets W e were received by mayors, interviewed by reporters, and very much photographed. It was a wonderful five-weeks' holiday

An Ice Cavern in the Austrian Mountains

In the cold Central European countries where there are many mountains, a glacier sometimes is found underground in a cave it has hewn out for itself. A phenomenon such as this is found in Austria, on the mountain above the village of Werfen It is called "Eisriesenwelt"

After reaching Werfen by train we had a short walk into the village, where Volkswagen buses waited to take us just over three miles up a recently cut road, only a little wider than the vehicle, with the mountainside dropping steeply away below From there we walked through a pine forest up a zigzagging path to a few small houses, and ascended 2000 feet in less than five minutes by a "sell-bahn" or mountain lift This lift had been installed only recently, and was worked by electricity.

At a cafe at the top of the lift we ate the appetising lunch of bread (rye), hard-boiled

eggs, and cheese prepared by our hostess down below, and afterwards walked the "last lap" of our journey to the "ice-hole" itself, on a path cut into the mountainside. The entrance to the cave is round, and wider than the mouth of a railway tunnel

We were supplied with a simple oil-can with a wick, which was lit, because it was dark inside the cavern, and we went in with a large party. The guide spoke German to most of the party, but after a while he used English for us.

Almost as soon as we entered the cavern, we found that the floor was made of a layer of ice over the rock, and that we had to walk on boards The walls were mostly white limestone, and the ceiling was also, except for patches of red and orange, sometimes even mauve.

There are many wonderful ice formations, and the first we saw was a sort of overflow of ice frozen into a smooth mountain. The guide went behind it and lit it up with magnesium tape, causing it to appear greeny-blue

For two hours we walked around, up or down inside the cave, over frozen waves and ice-falls, seeing many more fountains, breath-taking because of their delicate crystalline beauty.

There was an ice "organ" with pipes, and even an organist, and our guide, disappearing behind the pipes, came out further on. At one point there was a "Christmas tree" with brittle icicles hanging from its branches. This, when illumin ated, seemed green; further on a "door" led down again upon the ice to a magnificent natural cathedral. Its coloured rock roof was 92 feet up, and the level ice floor three-quarters of a mile long by 90 feet wide, one wall being beauti fully coloured and seamed behind the ice. Because of wind and other natural causes, the glacier was not so wide here as it was once, and has been worn back from the walls

This huge vault was dedicated to Alexander von Mork, who had done much of the exploring of this part of the cavern, but was lost during the First World War. A memorial has been set up in it to him

We returned to the open the way that we had come, after climbing 400 feet inside the mountain and walking on ice sometimes 90 feet above the rock, feeling that Eisriesenwelt was certainly one of the most memorable places we had visited.

—Solway Love, S.V.c, 15i yrs., Fitchett.

Quicksand

During the May holidays of 1957, while on holiday in Devonport, Tasmania, my brother and I went for a walk along the banks of the Mersey River, which runs through the town. Work was then in progress on the dock for the new ferry, "Princess of Tasmania", which was launched recently, and a wide area of land beside the river had been cleared After watching the working men for a short time, we crossed over the cleared space towards the roadway. At first the ground seemed dry and dusty, but as we walked into the shadows, the grey sandy soil

became increasingly soggy, making our progress difficult. To our dismay, we began to sink in the quagmire, and before we had time to shout for help, the mud had reached our shins Al though we were very frightened, we soon recovered our wits enough to call out, in the hope that someone would help us. By the time we had attracted any attention, I had sunk right up to my waist, and my brother, who was on slightly drier ground, was up to his thighs. A man borrowed some planks from the workmen, and, accompanied by two of them, came to help Between them they dropped the planks on to the mud and, being flat, they didn't sink. By means of these planks we worked our way to safety Unfortunately, I lost one of my shoes when it was sucked off my foot by the mud. But there was no hope of recovering it, as we were told that the quicksand was over fifteen feet deep Although we realised that we were lucky to have escaped with our lives, we did not let the incident spoil the remainder of our holiday.

—Priscilla Napper, 14 yrs., IlI.e, Nevile.

Introduction to a Centralian Holiday

It was late on a Saturday afternoon, when a party of rather pale but enthusiastic M.L.C. girls disembarked from their plane at Alice Springs airport. We walked dazedly across the tarmac to the dilapidated buses which waited to take us into Alice Springs, where we were to have tea. It was on the bus ride into "The Alice" that we had our first glimpse of the real Centre

The first aspect of the countryside which I noticed—or rather felt—was the bumpy dirt road. When I remarked on this fact to a friend, the bus driver must have heard me, for he exclaimed:

"Crikey, Miss, this is one of the best dirt roads in the Centre—wait till you get out to Palm Valley to-night, then you'll know what a rough stretch is."

I can assure you this thought-provoking state ment somewhat dampened my enthusiasm.

Alice Springs is approached through Heavitree Gap, and the vast plains, with their characteristic mulga trees and spinifex, are left behind. At sunset the magnificent ranges which surround the well-planned township seem to be magnified against the crimson sky like great purple giants I imagine that sunrise would be equally impressive.

However, after tea at the Mt. Gillen Chalet, we found that most of our cases had not yet arrived A few of us were fortunate enough to have only one case, so we formed an advance party which set out for the Palm Valley camp on what proved to be a most eventful trip

The first incident to halt our progress was a puncture, which occurred about forty miles out of Alice Springs. We all "piled" out of the jeep, and while two of us held torches for the driver to change the wheel, the rest of our small party decided to practise square-dancing to keep warm. They were rather apprehensive about making their presence so obvious, when one driver suggested that a tribe of warlike natives might be watching them from the scrub, regarding

them as a potential breakfast. (The ridiculous seems not so impossible on an eerie moonlit night out in the open.)

All went well for the next thirty miles or so, until we came to a number of sandy creek-beds. We experienced many anxious moments when the jeep roared as it crawled through the sand inch by inch until finally the engine broke down and we sank down into the sandy river bed. Every body climbed out to wade through the ankle deep sand looking for foliage and twigs to bank under the wheels. Finally, after half-an-hour of pushing and digging, the jeep crawled out of the bog

A few miles further on the radiator boiled. We stopped to investigate and to allow the water to cool, only to find that we had sunk down into the sand again. After a long period of digging and pushing we moved on, but our good fortune did not last for long. About a mile up the track there was a loud explosion, and the jeep lurched to a stop Sure enough, the engine had "blown up", so we climbed out again, for the fourth time, and waited for the next bus to take us on to the camp.

So, after a very welcome cup of tea, we all collapsed on to our stretchers at Palm Valley camp, scarcely noticing that it had begun to rain. Thus ended our first, but by no means our last, memorable experience in Central Australia.

—Valerie Driver, 16 yrs., S.V.f, Tiddeman

Heart of Australia

My recent trip to Central Australia with a party from school opened my eyes to the condi tions in which many aborigines have to live. It was really pathetic to see tiny babies living in unhealthy and filthy conditions.

On the way to Ayers Rock we stopped at Angas Downs Station. Before very long the aborigines, thin and bedraggled, crowded around us, holding boomerangs and corroboree sticks, saying, "Two bob, two bob!" When you gave them their "two bob" they would squeal with delight and jig about One mother and her baby were shak ing with cold. The little babe had an eye disease which made the eyes go bloodshot and watery.

On arrival at Ayers Rock we discovered a couple of aboriginal families living near by. Their "humpies" were not more than five feet high and very dirty and unhealthy. In return for the work they did around the settlement (which was very little), the men were given enough food for their families.

While staying at Palm Valley we were for tunate to have a visit from a group of aborigines from the Hermannsburg Mission. We were entertained around a camp fire with their singing of hymns and tribal songs in the Arunta lan guage Unfortunately, because of wet weather, the pleasant gathering was shortened.

The trip, which covered two weeks, is one I shall never forget. It was one of experience and learning, and I hope some day to return.

—Julie Miller, IV.f, Tiddeman,

A Glimpse of France

We were fortunate enough to travel on one of the few ships which makes a port of call at Marseilles, in France. We berthed early in the morning, and as we were keen to see as much as possible in the limited time, we set out straight away for the city about five miles away. During this journey we saw the Chateau d'lf, where Monte Cristo was imprisoned.

Marseilles is a very old city, and one of our first impressions was of the old port in which over two hundred ships were sunk during the war, and where a great deal of bomb damage was still visible. We found the city very quaint, and for me it fulfilled all imaginations of a French city. The streets were lined with trees, which were bare at that time of the year, showing the beautiful tracery of branches. Along the footpaths stood flower stalls which were a profusion of colour and perfume We decided to have a meal, and, although there were many gay street cafes, we had it in a restaurant where the big front window stood right on the footpath, and from here we were able to watch French city life go past and absorb the atmosphere of the place.

It was not a very peaceful spot, as no cities are, but the constant noise seemed accentuated by the incessant hooting horns of cars which seemed to be in great haste, and the jabbering of French voices. We tried our limited vocabu lary of French on the waiter, but when we were quickly answered with a long string of words, thought it better not to try. The passers-by seemed typically French, many of the older women dressed entirely in black and carrying baskets of awkward-looking long rolls.

From Marseilles we took a trip through the rugged Gineste mountains of white chalk to some little fishing villages. The first one, Cassis, we loved very much as it was so quaint. It was a lovely day, and this place seemed to reflect sunshine and happiness. The people were con cerned with their daily work, but seemed so con tent Along the clean white sand the fishermen had lain their nets to dry, while in the bay the little boats bobbed on the waves. Behind the gay sea-front of cafes and umbrellas we discovered quaint cobbled streets, and courts lined with trees, and fountains set picturesquely in culs-de-sac. Another place we visited, La Cistate Plage, was a larger beach resort which had a very big esplanade, but we did not think much of the beach as it was made of pebbles.

Unfortunately, we did not have time to see more, so we drove back to Marseilles and then went by tram to the ship We were sorry that on our return journey home our ship did not call at Marseilles to enable us to have another glimpse of these most delightful places

—Glenys Almond, S.V.b, Fitchett

Cape Otway

Cape Otway is second to Wilson's Promontory as the most southerly tip in Victoria. The light house is owned by the Commonwealth, and so a permit is necessary to see the control rooms and the interior of the lighthouse itself.

Cape Otway is about nine miles along a rough "track", turning off the main Ocean Road. The nearest town and shopping centre is Apollo Bay, about twenty miles away. It must be an extremely lonely life for the people living at the lighthouse, as their only connection with civilisation, apart from the road, would be by radio and the tele graph line.

The lighthouse is situated on high, rocky cliffs on an open part of the coast. Stretching west is the rugged coastline to Port Campbell, while to the east are the less craggy points and capes near Apollo Bay. The day we visited the light house was very windy, and we felt that at any moment we would be blown off the cliff into the rough seas so far below. Even inside, we could hear the wind howling and screaming around us; and on this day I certainly did not envy the light house-keeper his job.

The Cape Otway lighthouse is a comparatively low, white stone building. It has a narrow, circular staircase, at the top of which is the light chamber, where the glass-reflecting prisms are housed. Every three hours weather reports are sent to Melbourne, and these are used by the authorities to issue, if necessary, storm warnings to ships.

Behind the lighthouse is the engine room, con taining the generators, and further back still are the houses, for the lighthouse-keepers, their fami lies and other maintenance men. There are three 'keepers at Cape Otway, who have in turn, four hours on duty and then eight hours off duty

We spent a very interesting day at Otway, and were lucky to see something of how one of these Commonwealth lighthouses operates

—Barbara Pollard, 14 yrs., IV.d, Cato.

The Queensland University

During the May holidays my mother and I went to Queensland. Whilst on a day tour from Brisbane, we were shown over the University, at St Lucia

Originally the whole University was accommo dated in the former Government House Building in the city It was founded in 1909, and there were three faculties for its 83 students. Seven different sites are now being used to meet the expansion

The St. Lucia site, which is 242 acres, was given to the University in 1930, and the founda tion stone was laid in 1937, when construction work commenced.

The main building, which is approximately one-sixth of a mile in length, with the chemistry building, the geology building and the physics building, which are joined by cloisters, surround a semi-circular lawn. Queensland materials have been used throughout with the exception of the steel work.

Friezes outside the magnificent main building depict certain stages of the development of primary and secondary industries and historical events, such as the landing of Captain Cook on Possession Island in 1770, the discovery of gold at Mt Morgar in 1882, and the signing of the

University Bill in Queensland Parliament. Figures at the law entrance of the main building are of Justinian and Plato, and at the arts entrance, of Chaucer and Shakespeare. The Latin inscription at the law entrance, translated, is:

"The precepts of the law are these: to live honourably, to do no harm to one's neighbour, and to give every man his due."—Justinian

The translated Greek inscription at the arts entrance is:

"W e seek beauty in a spirit of moderation and wisdom without forfeit of manliness."

The St. Lucia site, planted with several thou sand trees, including poinciana, jacaranda, silky oak and wattle, has an ornamental lake and pro vision for an open-air theatre. There are four sports ovals, numerous tennis and basket-ball courts, a boat shed, and other provisions for sport in the University life. The site is to be connected by a bridge across the river to the city —Glenys Haack, 15 yrs., IV.d, Fitchett

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a small island in the south-east coast of China. Its name is derived from a col loquialism, "Heung Kong", which means in Chinese "Fragrant Stream" Hong Kong was ceded to Britain by the Treaty of Nanking in 1842. Opposite the island is the Kowloon area or "Peninsula", jutting southward from the mainland of China to within a mile off the island The Peninsula was ceded in 1861. A little further inland from the Peninsula, behind a very pic turesque range of hills, are the new territories

The climate is sub-tropical and free from extremes, with temperatures seldom touching 90° in summer or falling below 45° in winter. As the weather is warm, water sports such as swim ming, water skiing, yachting, skin diving, and fishing are popular. Various other sports are enjoyed, cricket, racing, football, soccer, tennis, badminton, baseball, golf, hockey and table tennis being some of these.

Hong Kong is one of the most densely popu lated areas in the world, and 90 % of the people are Chinese It is also an island of dazzling contrasts between the modern and the old, and a place where Western civilisation blends with the Orient We find foreign girls wearing "cherry tarns" and Chinese girls dressed in shirts and blouses, foreigners yachting in Chinese junks and using chopsticks for Chinese dishes Visitors to Hong Kong will leave with a feeling of admiration for the beauty spots and the unique ancient architecture standing beside the latest modern designs.

Hong Kong attracts thousands of tourists every year, not only by its natural beauty, also by its fabulous shopping centres Shops are beautifully decorated with goods from all over the world, with prices remarkable to many tourists. The "Tiger Balm Garden", which used to be the resi dence of a very wealthy Chinese family, but now is opened to the public. In it are many colourful pictures and a number of statues of charming

and improbable animals. The majority are either allegorical or mythological, and particularly in teresting are the ten panels depicting the ten phases of purgatory, where the ten princes of the underworld preside to mete out appropriate punishments to those who deserve them during their mortal lives. Erected on the dominating height of the garden is a white pagoda which is the finest example of classical Chinese architecture in Hong Kong.

The Peak Tram will take us for a breath-taking journey to see the impressive beauties of nature, the grandeur of the scenery, or the picturesque hillside houses. From the Victoria Peak's vantage point one can view the harbour below bustling with activity, dividing Hong Kong and Kowloon, a breath-taking panoramic view of the whole Colony can also be seen from certain points.

There are beautiful beaches in Hong Kong with fine, soft sand glittering under the sun The most popular bathing beach is Repulse Bay. Its crescent shaped beach is well developed and fine hotels and restaurants make it an ideal spot for holidays Shek-O is another fine bathing beach with fine hotels and restaurants. It is also a fishing village as well as a residential district like Stanley which was the site of the internment camp during the Japanese occupation and now is the site of the Colony's prison.

There are wide choices of food in Hong Kong, especially the delicious Chinese dishes which are of world renown, and Hong Kong at present serves the best In Aberdeen, a fishing village, there are several colourful floating restaurants which serve a great variety of sea foods. One can pick and choose from a container half-submerged in the water to keep the fish fresh. In these containers are fresh lobsters, crabs, prawns, oysters, shellfish and fish of all varieties Apart from Cantonese foods that can be obtained in many Chinese restaurants throughout the Colony there are Man darin restaurants where different kinds of Chinese food are served.

The Hong Kong harbour is one of the best in the world, of excellent anchorage, and the huge docks are fit to be an entrepot Although entrepot trade was the reason for Hong Kong's foundation, growth and ultimate prosperity, other factors have contributed largely to the Colony's pre-eminence as a centre of commerce. Except for a few revenue-producing duties, Hong Kong is a free port. There are no general tariffs and restrictions on trade In recent years the Colony has been recognised as being one of the most important air centres in the Orient. The Hong Kong airport is at Kai Tak and is now completed with the new extension to permit operations by jet lines. This links Hong Kong with principal world air routes. At present there are 20 international air lines making regular landings at Kai Tak.

From the harbour at night we can see a most beautiful sight. There are lights rising up to hundreds of feet on the Hong Kong side. There are red, yellow, green, blue and orange neon lights, signs and advertisements by the mile, and a thousand coloured electric bulbs to each 100 vards, spreading from the water to the sky. Hong Kong in the day time is a city of wonders and at night it is one of the miracles of the world.

From the harbour water flow a thousand lights and from the towering Peak above sparkles ten thousand stars. In the water they move, jostle and mingle. No wonder Hong Kong earns its name as "The Pearl of the Orient"

—Anna Sun, Jeanne Mok, Tiddeman

Broken Hill

Coming on Broken Hill from the south is rather like sighting a mirage. At night, an array of glittering lights is suddenly switched on, as the last crest is climbed. The town itself has a unique character, its isolation giving it the atmosphere of an island.

The city has many unusual features. It is virtu ally a South Australian town, but follows the New South Wales liquor laws, which like all the un popular laws, are lightly enforced there. Consci entious new policemen soon learn that if they wish to stay, they must allow the miners to drink and gamble. This code has developed because of the lack of attractive amusements to keep the popula tion from drifting away The cosmopolitan in fluence is also seen in that there are two railway stations, a narrow-gauge South Australian, and a wide-gauge New South Wales station

In keeping with the Broken Hill atmosphere, the streets are named after minerals Such names as Argent, Chloride, Mica and Crystal Streets indi cate the Silver City's source of livelihood.

A nearby town, Silverton, about 30 miles west of Broken Hill, is well known for the now ex hausted deposits of silver. The Silverton Tram way, a railway line owned by a private company, joined Broken Hill to the South Australian rail way system. This line is very important for trans porting lead concentrate to Port Pirie, where it is refined The atmosphere of Silverton is that of a ghost town. Aboriginal families playing in front of old deserted houses create a melancholy impres sion, yet an attractive park and swimming pool, maintained by the mining companies, make it a popular week-end resort.

The main product of Broken Hill is lead con centrate, obtained by crushing galena. The galena, or lead sulphite, is mixed with water and, by the use of catalysts, the concentrate is separated from the impurities. Zinc is then obtained from the sludge by an American-made wind rotor.

Broken Hill's future seems well assured, as the North Broken Hill Company has almost com pleted a new mine going to a depth of 4000 feet, which will employ many more men.

The country in this part of New South Wales is not as drv as would perhaps be imagined Salt bush, very little grass, and stunted trees comprise the vegetation. Vegetables in many cases are cheaper than in Melbourne as they come from the Darling-irrigated Menindee district, only 70 miles to the east.

The colours of the Barrier Range, with its rugged outline, are reminiscent of Namatjira's water-colours, and provide a fitting backdrop to this most interesting city.

—Heather McLean, IV.b, 14 yrs., Tiddeman.

SILVER AND GREEN

Original Contributions

SENIOR SECTION

Wonder

Taut, tensed, now relaxed, Yet vivid realization of Brimming consciousness— Burning onward Mind projected into time, On, and further.

God was the Author. He makes the senses reach Through time and space, Communicating.

Bliss is the outcomc— Things at hand must soon be conquered, But the future stretches More inviting with more power To move, and set our hearts aflame.

—Angela

Schafer, H.IV.b, Fitchett

Alone

She sat in the corner of a small city cafe. People crowded in looking for shelter from the wet, blustery day She saw them all—men, women, handsome young men and pretty girls. People were everywhere, talking and laughing, but she sat on her own

She thought back to when she had first come to this great city. She remembered the words of her mother and family, how they had told her she would not fit in, and how she did not even belong in such a place. But she had come—she was sure she would find employment somewhere How was she to know they did not even want her.

She looked down at the empty tea cup, sighed to herself, and pulled the old shabby coat her mother had given her tightly around her. As she walked to the door she could feel their eyes look ing at her—disapproving eyes She felt terrible, but she held her head high just to show them As she stepped out on to the pavement the chilly blast struck her full on. She looked one way and then the other: it did not really matter as she had no where to go anyway.

The girl at the counter turned to the man next to her "It makes me feel awful to see kids like that." The man looked up. "Don't be silly," he said, "those blacks ought to know where they belong"—and he went on washing the dirty cups

—A

. Anderson, IV.g, Nevile.

The Storm

The rain lashed down relentlessly, Whipping the trees in its fury, Slashings the buildings cruelly, Crazily, drunkenly, madly.

The grey storm clouds hung heavily, Emptying water happily.

Watering gardens gleefully, Merrily, joyously, gaily.

Earth drank the deluge greedily, After the drought's intensity. Absorbed the rainfall avidly, Hungrily, eagerly, quickly

Men regarded it thankfully— Saved crops meant no more poverty. They watched its descent gratefully, Awesomely, reverently.

—Lynette Quinton,

S.V.c., Berry.

Emyhr

I am glad that I can Mention I've been gifted with the Brain to make a fabulous Invention which will quickly bring me Fame. My name will shine in History; 'twill become a household Word; I'll no longer be a Mystery; everybody will have Heard of the one whose great Invention saved the people so much Time that 'twas past all Comprehension—just because she put the Rhyme, instead of at the end, at the beginning of each Line.

—"Brainstorm," H.VI.c, Fitchett

An Unforgettable Character

Many years ago I met a most amusing char acter and his habits and his face are still very vivid in my mind to-day

This character rode a trishaw, a three-wheeled bicycle used in Asia, and sold cakes and sweets

During the week-ends he would pedal his tri shaw around the town and he would pick up a number of passengers; thus he would earn him self quite a lot of money. Every week-day after his daily round was finished, he would park his vehicle outside my house under a shady tree by the road and go soundly off to sleep until he felt that it was time for him to do another round or go back home to his hut in the country.

However, during the week-ends he knew that he could make more money by selling cakes and sweets around the holiday places, along the beaches, parks, and other crowded places. So he would carry one basket in either hand and would go round singing a funny song to attract customers—who were usually children.

He would do the same sort of work every week and he would go back to the same places until almost everyone knew him by his singing and way of dressing.

He was a very fat man who weighed about 18 stone and was about four feet five in height. Either because of old age or because he ate too many of his own many sweets, he had only one tooth left and that precious tooth of his was right in the centre. Because of the hot climate there, he wore only a singlet and a pair of short pants The singlet was one of his well-known specimens as he only washed it once a month and usually by the end of the month or even week, the beautiful white would turn to a fine tan, and by the end of the month, one would know whether he was near or not by the odour!

He had hardly any more hair left on his head and little boys would sometimes call him "Yul Brvnner of the East".

However, he had a very hearty laugh and when he started to laugh it would take him about fifteen to twenty minutes to stop When he laughed he would go quite red and would start to shake, which was indeed a most comical sight to watch.

Usually little boys who liked to hear him laugh would tickle him as he was allergic to that, and they were always successful Sometimes when he knew that a group of young boys was going to attack him, he would tell them some tall stories, which amused both the adults and children greatly, though the adults seldom went very near him

However, though he might be dirty, he had a heart of gold, especially where little children were concerned He was also a born comedian

Not only did he have a funny character and outlook, but even his name was funny. His name, when translated, meant Neck Pumpkin and be cause of his different looks he was of course called Yul Brynner, Fatty Poggie and many other funny names.

—Eva Lee, S.V.a, Cato.

The Poet's Lament

The editors approached me— Said they did admire my verse, That 'twas not exactly stylish . . . But it could be rather worse. "Write a poem on a statue," Said they. "It cannot fail!" So I wrote upon a statue, And they flung me into gaol! They said I was a vandal Because of what I wrote Now what a ghastly scandal! (Dear Editors, take note.) So here am I in prison Cumbered with my ball and chain, And I vow upon a statue I shall never write again

SO THERE!

—Gillian Davies, H.VI.a, 17 yrs., Krome.

Moods of Rain

Falling with a stinging fury Rain spears slashed the streets and buildings, Filled the gutters, overflowed them, Drenched the people hast'ning homeward, Caused the cars to splash and splutter As it bounced and belted round them, Swept the debris, swirling onward, Saturated all it met with, Made the children wonder, fearful, At the bold, relentless onslaught.

As a tender kiss of Nature, Each small raindrop tiptoed downward, Dancing lightly on the footpaths, Wakened slowly all the flowers, To a clean, forgotten freshness, Settled dust and brought new fragrance, Cheered the birds to twitter softly, Brought a peace, a calm, a comfort, Played a game with shafts of sunshine Wove around the world a rainbow.

—Suzanne Davies, S.V.d, Fitchett

An Aboriginal Corroboree

Dusk was falling as we quietly wended our way through the bush, and against the sunset grotesque figures were to be seen. A last bird-call was heard as we broke through the dense growth into a large clearing Along one side of this sat about four musicians. These men were playing the old instru ments used for centuries amongst the aboriginal tribes of the Northern Territory, while they were accompanied by the grinding of spears by other men of the tribe. The noise went on and on, the continual grinding, thumping and chanting seemed to resound all through the trees when, all of a sudden, a silence fell. During the singing, a fire had been lit, and now, by the flickering light, we could see the awesome figures of the ritual dancers. These aborigines had decorated their dark, lithe bodies with white and red ochre, while some were almost camouflaged with their decora tions of gum leaves and greenery. In and out of the shadows they danced to the time of the beat ing, while the "Song-man" chanted continuously The women and children, who were lined around the edge of the corroboree ground, swayed in time, forming a slowly moving background to the im pressive scene. The night darkened, but still the men danced on, untiringly, unceasingly.

It was an enthralling and mysterious dance to watch, and dawn had almost come before we crept silently from the glow of the fire, far too awe inspired by what we had seen to speak. As we moved away, the thudding grew dimmer, and the figures less distinct, but the wonderful sight of an

aboriginal corroboree is indelibly printed in my mind for ever.

—Leonie Hodges, S.V.e, Berry

Lost

What is that light which glows in the darkness? Help me to find it, please help me! Sometimes I see it clearly—it beckons and calls me—

And I think, why bother now, Why now? It will be there tomorrow— Why strive now to reach it? And always it fades and hides in the darkness— My darkness.

Around me I see those Who reflect a little of that light— Why not I? Am I too dark? I want to, and I do not want to, I would live hereafter, yet would live now; And the Light—the Life—the Way— That would I seek after, serve, love— But do not so.

There is a shadow between us; The shadow of Self. How can I seek both light and self? How serve? How love?

I cannot. This must I learn—humility; When I have lost my self and life In holy service, then shall come The light which glows in the darkness.

—M.H., S.V.d, Krome

MIDDLE

A Dog Team

An Arctic scene of snow and ice, A dog team with a sled, The tangy air, the leader's cries, And fine, alert, white head His large brown eyes and powerful build, His strong, hard muscles, graceful lines, His harsh white fur, the shrill sharp barks; Picturesque against the pines

—Laurel Coultas, 14 yrs., IH.b, Cato

The Ballad of the Bad Baron

In olden days a baron lived, Most selfish and most vain. He collected all the taxes, Then collected them again.

He kept an army large and strong, And always was at war; While holding costly banquets, Which kept the village poor.

The people rose against him, But his army, large and strong, Rushed among the villagers, And massacred the throng

While at the height of battle, A dark, black cloud drew near, Blotting out the sunshine, And filling all with fear.

The baron, trembling, terrified, Made fast for castle gate; But even while still running, The baron met his fate.

Bursting from the massive cloud, A lightning fork of flame Darted at the baron, And consumed his wicked frame.

—Carole Dixon, 14 yrs., IH.b, Fitchett.

SECTION Burning a Firebreak

The flaming poles glowed in the darkness, and suddenly a burst of flame ran along the grass like a fiery serpent

Now and again black figures were silhouetted against the night sky, or showed eerily in the queer half-light of the glowing torches.

Men with knapsack sprays strapped on their backs passed to and fro, soaking fence posts with water. The fine spray flashed like gold in the light of their torches. Others dragging glowing poles set fire to the dry grass Glowing sparks flashed and glimmered in the darkness for a moment and then faded away.

Truly, it was a weird scene

—Helen Fry, 14 yrs., III.a, Fitchett

Night

As swiftly fades the failing light, The myriad sounds that mark the day Give place to those that herald night, With greens a-trip with elf and fay Wild beasts slink past, Their eyes aglare; A sudden fear-shriek rends the air— A savage snarl, a moan of pain; Then all is still night dreams again.

—Gail Craig, IH.b, Krome.

The Scarecrow

I am a scarecrow all ragged and torn, My home is in pastures of ripe, growing corn, The meadows around me are golden and brown, And I keep the wild birds from eating them down. Alone and neglected in sunshine and cold, Where the fields at my feet turn from green into gold, Arrayed in my rags, I've held my head high, Lord of the harvest, and king of the sky.

—Jeannette Lehmann, 15 yrs., Ill.a, Krome

The Capture of the Stallion

He stands, his spirit broken, The wind shifting his mane, His freedom gone forever No more to roam the plain.

His hide now dull with sweat, He stands, a broken horse His heart pines for the plains Where no man breaks his laws

When man came from the mountains, And all his mares he caught, Then bound the stallion's legs, Oh, how that poor horse fought

He was beaten to submission And made to accept bis ties, Now, he is a stock horse, But still his spirit lies

Back with the wild horses From whom his first friends came, Still they freely roam As before his capture, the same.

—Georgene Mcllroy, 13 yrs., II.d, Fitchett.

Wrecked in the Tempest

It was a dark, wintry night, and the lowering clouds blotted out the moon's light. The ship was a silhouette on the rumbling sea. It creaked in a mysterious way as it rocked to and fro

Suddenly, there was a flash of lightning across its bows, the thunder roared ominously, and the sea began to lash the side of the ship. The black clouds completely blocked out the waning moon's light and there was confusion The rain pelted down on the raging sea and the ship could not be steered. Winds howled around the boat, driving

it further west, whipping the waves against it, flooding the deck.

As the boat careered westwards, the winds began to abate, but it was too late; a jagged rock on the reef had torn through the wood, and down the ship went—down to the depths for ever.

—Anne Fitzpatrick, 14 yrs., III.c, Cato

M.L.C Progress

I came to school at M.L.C When I was only four; And oh! what changes I have seen In those eight years or more

At first I was in Evans House, For Prep., Grades One and Two; And then the Junior School was built, So big and bright and new

I left the Junior School behind Upon the age of nine. The Cato Wing, then being built, Was ready just in time.

For many years we worked and planned For our Assembly Hall, And when our dream at last came true, It was a joy to all.

The Chapel has been built by those Who dreamed, and loved the thought That in a consecrated place God's presence could be sought.

'Tis little wonder that I am So proud of M.L.C., And I shall always do my best, To make her proud of me.

—Barbara Hulme, 13 yrs., II.a, Berry.

LOWER MIDDL E SECTION

The Wild Sea

The white waves foamed and crashed, The old pier creaked and smashed,

The grey piles shook with a rending groan, A silver gull flew all alone.

The dark grey clouds loomed above, The air was torn by cries of a dove, The thunder crashed and rolled aloud, The sun was lost behind the cloud, The wind blew hard upon the waves And screamed and shrieked among the caves

The boiling waves thundered and rolled, The white sea-sands were deserted and cold, The breakers spat and splashed with spray, The white-capped mountains pounded away.

The blinding terror crashed and roared, As high above the heron soared, The grey-green splendour of a storm at sea Witnessed by the hilltop cemetery.

—Marjorie Thompson, 13 yrs., I.b, Nevile.

Basket-ball

From the centre To attack, Defence Goaler gets it And sends it back "B-r-r-r" goes the whistle, The ball is mine, For my opponent's toe Was over the line!

To First Goaler

I now throw, What happened to the ball then? I do not know. Other team has it. For we progressed, It's down the other end now, So I can have a rest.

Four goals!

The other team try, But they have missed it— The ball was too high The ball's out side now, It's their throw in. Our goaler catches So we have a win!

—E. Sutcliffe, 10 yrs., Vl.b, Krome.

The Ghostly Galleon

When the moonlight bathes the sea, On sails a ship so fine, Ghostly against the purple sky And the silver brine.

Silver canvas, silver masts, Silver fore and aft, Squeaking sails make an eerie tune. Around this ancient craft.

Bent before the wind she glides Proudly as a queen. Then she fades into the mist, To haunt another scene.

—Janet R. Hall, 12 yrs., I.b, Nevile.

Macquarie Pass, N.S.W.

The road that winds and climbs the pass Is fringed with tall and mighty trees, The valleys rolling fa.r and wide Have mists that curl with morning breeze.

The walls of rock that rise and rise Tower to soft and lovely skies, Tree-ferns graceful as they sway Unwind green fronds along the way.

Water-falls tinkling cool Come tumbling to a rocky pool, While the mighty mountain looking down Shelters the sleeping little town.

-—Jenny Boyd, 10 yrs., VI.a, Krome

Men on the Moon

I have just returned from the Moon, being the first man to visit it, and return again The year is 1978. I will tell you of my experiences.

In the few weeks before I went, a special space suit was made, with a lining of wool on the in side to keep out the cold.

Then the day came. I arrived at the Rocket Range at 1 o'clock to be ready for the blasting off at 2 o'clock A supply for three days was loaded, as well as an emergency ration. A few ray guns were also put in. Then, at 10 to 2, I stepped into the small room where I was to live for some

time. I was strapped to a chair ready for the take-off. The count down began—ten . . . nine

. . . eight . . . and soon was down to two . . . one zero! The rocket lifted into the air, roaring as it increased the speed to 26,000 miles per hour. In the nine hours of the journey, I did hardly anything but look over the controls now and then

At last the journey was nearly over I could see the Moon through a highly-powered telescope; it looked strange, with many high mountains and deep craters. The rocket turned over to land.

Finally we were down! I unstrapped myself, pulled my helmet over my head, and, packing some of my food into a package strapped behind my back, and taking a ray gun, I set out, care fully closing and locking the two doors behind me. I held my gun in readiness for attacks by inhabi tants—if there were any

As I moved along cautiously, I came near to the edge of one of the craters. I lay down and looked over the edge. A strange sight met my eyes!

I beheld a city there beneath me, and many tiny specks moving about. At many places around the crater, I could see thin, wiry lengths extending from the city to the top of the crater I decided I would go down there somehow; so when I saw a "box" coming up the wire, I decided I would board it if I could.

As it came closer, I could see very thin, bright yellow bodies inside, about four feet high. Every one had an inscription on his forehead saying: TP 1T| (meaning Moon-Man)

When they alighted, they at once rushed to wards me with very awkward movements. I turned my ray gun on them, but, as they seemed to be friendly, I put it away.

They talked to each other in a foreign language, then beckoned to me to follow them into the "box" in which they had come. We descended into the city where a great many people watched me. I was taken to an interpreter, where he talked in several languages of the Earth, including English. I was overjoyed at hearing my own tongue again, and I told him how I had come there.

I was led to the palace, where I met the King The interpreter told the king about me, and he asked me several questions.

After some time, I was taken to their museum, where I saw many relics of the dying Moon race. I was told many insects, birds, and plants were once alive, but were now extinct I asked for some, and they were very glad to give them to me.

The interpreter offered to come back with me, to prove I had indeed seen living creatures. Then, after a short ceremony, we proceeded to my space-ship, where we boarded it

Amid many cheers, the spaceship took off— bound for Earth.

—Margery Foster, 11 yrs., I.b, Fitchett.

Wild Ponies

The night was black as coal, And all was very quiet; A little herd of ponies Made a pretty sight.

Till the east sky lightened A drumming of ponies' hooves In the distance, coming closer, Then the herd begins to move.

Out of a wood the ponies came, The riders urged them on, The little herd galloped Until the riders had gone

They stopped by a stream, And quietly grazed, The foals lay by their mares, And looked slightly dazed.

Suddenly into the wood, A wild mare galloped past, She whinnied her greeting and warning, And the herd set off at last.

They trotted on, and on, and on, Over hill and dale, Until they came to a shady glen And there rested, heads to tail.

—Andrea Mann, 12 yrs., VI.b, Fitchett.

Dew

Every morning early, The dew lights up the world, Upon a small white daisy, Its petals not unfurled.

On top of every blade of grass Shines a diamond bright, Of course it was the lovely dew That appeared overnight.

But then the sun begins to rise And brighten up the dawn, Now the dew will disappear Till tomorrow morn

—Joanne Evans, ll i yrs., Vl.a, Nevile

History

(With apologies to Eleanor Farjeon.) The pyramids of Egypt, the rock-tombs of the kings, The jewellery within them, the necklets and the rings, The famous Grecian pillars, which people still can see, The leaders of large empires, are all in History.

Edward and Victoria, Henry and King John, Elizabeth and Francis Drake, who fought against the Don, Robin Hood the outlaw, Nelson of the sea, And Shakespeare of poetic fame, are all in History.

The wars of just a while ago are history as well As ancient battles, long ago, of which the poets tell.

And in another twenty years, this time of you and me

Will only be another page of our great history

—Wendy Pepperell, 12j yrs., I.b, Fitchett

Showtime

Everyone is at the Show, Hustle, bustle, watch them go, All the boys and girls, you know, Everyone is there

Showbags hang from tired hands. Fairy floss and smart hat-bands Articles from many lands. Cows, and dogs, so rare

Tired mothers, girls and boys, Heavy bags and shabby toys, Lots of bustle, lots of noise No one has a care.

Money lost and prizes won, All are having lots of fun Score a hit or eat a bun Every game is fair

Win a penny, win a pound, Throw a bamboo cane around, China cats and puppies found See the prize-shelves bate.

See the different types of food; All are in a festive mood. See the duck, her little brood; Little foal and mare.

Now the end is coming near, All parcels packed and stored all gear, Ready for another year, Sold are all the wares.

—Julie Raisbeck, 11 yrs., ILb, Fitchett

Sunset and Moonrise

Golden rays skim o'er the bay And mares' tails pink appear With each far-stretching golden ray Reflecting on sea-water clear Closing with glory a beautiful day, Over the deserted pier.

After the night falls on the land, The moon from beyond the ocean Has risen in silvery splendour grand A cresccnt silver, with magic sheen Shines on the waves, cliffs and sand, Over the deserted scene.

—Bronwyn Stokes, 12 yrs., I.b, Nevile.

Trail's End

The stockman is tired now the long day is done, For he works very hard and has no time for fun

The horses are grazing up on the hill, And the trees look like ghosts, as they stand very still, The stockman rides on with his dog by his side, And his horse's flanks sweat, making shiny its hide.

His horse is all black save his pasterns and hooves, He canters along, and sways while he moves, His rider is happy as home looms in sight, And his horse trots along in the fast fading light.

—Bronwyn Bawden, I.c, Berry.

JUNIO R SCHOOL

Something Came A-buzzing

When I was playing "hidey", I hid behind a tree, Then something buzzed around me, I'm sure it was a bee. It wasn't a mosquito, It might have been a flea, But something buzzed around me, Though it didn't bite me.

—Margaret Grice, 8 yrs., IV.b, Nevile.

The Little Lady

I know a little lady, She is very nice, I haven't seen her very much— Only once or twice.

She has a pretty little house, And a pretty garden too, She wears a pretty hat, With roses round it, blue.

She's going out a-shopping With her bag brown and green She's buying eggs and "topping", And has chats in between

When she comes home again, She tidies up her room, And sweeps the kitchen With her nice new broom

Then she gets her mop so clean And polishes the floors, She tidies up the shelves, And rubs up all the doors.

Now she's off to sleep, She blows out her lamp And then she hears a little "creep", But it's only her dog, Scamp.

-—Nalda Olsen, 9i yrs., IV.a, Fitchett.

Wildflowers

It is wildflower time, it is wildflower time, And all the flowers are out. Some are red and some are green, And some are yellow and brown. It is wildflower time, it is wildflower time, Because it is late in Spring.

The egg-and-bacon is yellow and brown, The correa is seen in gardens in town, The scarlet runner runs along, And sometimes I sing a little song

About the running postman; It is the wildflower time, it is wildflower time. The grevillea is so very bright It looks such a gay and lovely sight;

The flat pea is yellow and brown Like the egg-and-bacon on the down. It is wildflower time, it is wildflower time, Because it is late in Spring.

—Sandra Bennett, 9 yrs., IV.a, Cato

Meal Time

How surprising it would be To breakfast with a bumble bee. I don't suppose he'd have much money, So we'd just have some bread and honey.

How very unusual it would be, To have lunch with a chimpanzee. We wouldn't have some cream cakes small, I don't think he'd like that at all!

—Julie Blaskett, 9 yrs., IV.b, Cato

The Snowball Tree

The Snowball Tree's as white as snow: I think it is well-named, you know. I love to watch it grow and grow, It makes a lovely garden show. When the wind does blow The petals off the tree, I think that I fee! sorry For the Snowball Tree. —Susan Raye, 8i yrs., Ill.a, Berry

Princess Alexandra

Princess Alexandra is here, So all the people give her a cheer; She walks up the street, so lovely and sweet She walks up the highway, She walks up the street, And think of the people she has to meet!

—Carolyn Hall, 9 yrs., IV.a, Cato

Birds' Nests

Swallows make their nests under eaves; Sparrows make theirs in the leaves; The Lyre Bird makes hers on the ground, To keep her babies safe and sound

—Rosalind Mann, 8 yrs., IV.b, Fitchett.

An American Year

January is cold as cold can be, February is very icy.

March is the beginning of Spring, April is when the birds sing. May is the time flowers bloom, June is for the bright, bright moon.

In July the sun's up high, In August the clouds are in the sky September is when schools begin, October brings Halloween November is Thanksgiving time, December is when the church bells chime.

—Joan Armin, 9 yrs., IV.a, Nevile.

The Fairy

One night when I lay dreaming, A fairy came to me To take me off to Fairyland, To have a cup of tea I saw the queen with glossy hair, She looked so pretty sitting there; And then a little fairy said, " I think you'd better go to bed."

—Margaret Beenar, 9 yrs., IV.b, Nevile.

The Storm

The rain beats down, down, down, And the rain keeps on. The people's coats and hats begin to fly about; The trees begin to rock and toss about; The rain goes pitter, patter on the windows, The people run and scatter about, The children jump across the puddles. But I don't care for that. I just watch and watch

-—Elizabeth Chambers, 10 yrs., IV.a, Berry.

My Cat

Last night I got a very big fright, When I was turning off the light, Because my kitty had bitten my toe, And I said, "Oh! Oh! Oh!" I had some water in a cup, My toe I started to bandage up.

The very next morning I smacked my cat, And then my little kitty spat My kitty gave me a very big scratch, And in my skin was a little red patch. But now I have forgiven my kitty, And I call her little Bite-Bitty.

—Andrea Goldsmith, 9 yrs., IV.a, Krome.

Commendations

The Committee wishes to commend the following contributions:— Night.—M.H. Entally House.—R.W.

Lines Written After the Chapel Fair.—J.W M.L.C. Chapel.—M.W. School Tower.—S.B.

Acknowledgments

The Committee wish to thank the schools which have sent the following magazines; The Brook (Tintern) ; The Corian (Geelong Grammar) ; The Camberwell Grammarian; The Carey Chronicle; The Caulfield Grammarian; The Excelsior (M.L.C, Burwood, N.S.W.); Coo-ee (C.E.G.G.S., Geelong) ; St Catherine's Magazine; The Fin tonian; M.C.E.G.G.S. Magazine; Running Waters (Traralgon High) ; Palate and Petticoat (Emily McPherson College) ; Thp Record (University High) ; The Palm Leaf (Korowa) ; Pallas (Mac Robertson Girls' High) ; The Ruytonian; The Scotch Collegian: The Melburnian; Prospice (Camberwell High) ; The Unicorn (Melbourne

High) ; Silver and Green (M.L.C., Elsternwick) ; The Mitre (C.E.G.S., Newcastle) ; The Swan (Guildford Grammar, W.A.) ; The Pegasus (Gee long Cpllege) : The Ivanarian; The Sydneian (Sydney Grammar); Patchwork (P.L.C.) ; Wes ley College Chronicle; The Lauristonian; The Tribune (Essendon Grammar) ; The Mitre (Trinity Grammar) ; The Mowbray School Magazine (Kandy, Ceylon) ; The Fairfield Methodist Girls' School Magazine (Singapore) ; Magazine of Pres bvterian Girls' School, Adelaide; Somerville House Magazine, Brisbane; and any others which may h-ve been unintentionally omitted.—M.D., D.K.

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