WQt 1Knnkaburra
NOVEMBER,
1938
EDITORIAL
This year has been an eventful one, both in the world as a whole and in tbe smaller world of school. Several times this year there have been international crises which might easily have resulted in war. We are fortunate that such a danger has so far been averted.
When the world halted exhausted after that great struggle involving all the nations of the world, men decided that never again must the world go through the horror and suffering of that last four years. Today, in spite of their work, the League of Nations is powerless. Its ideals have run contrary to tht policy of ambitious nations. Japan left the League, Germany followed, and then came Italy's defiance. Today we have fighting in China, fighting in Spain, and the German occupation of Austria and the recent disturbances in Czechoslovakia, yet the League can do nothing.
Nevertheless the League is our only hope in bringing about world peace. Its failure has been due to selfishness and ambition on the part of both nations and individuals. It is up to us to see that we, as individuals, remedy those faults. Only by that will we, as a nation, be in a position to uphold the League ideals.
At school, if not' in the outside world, this year seems to have been one long step forward. We have progressed in every di'rection. At last we have achieved that for which we w.ere hoping-at the beginning of second term our numbers rose above two hundred.
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As a result of this year's influx of newcomers, several classes have been
changed and divided and accommodation is becoming limited. Consequently it was with great joy we heard of the intended building of a new wing of the school. This will be the nucleus of a far larger building which will eventually rise overlooking the hockey field. Next year's building will, itself, be a great step forward.
P.L.C.'s progress has been rapid. In 1916 the Church took over Ormiston College. 1917 saw its removal from Perth to Cottesloe. The years which have passed since then have brought further improvements. Junior House has been bought, three new dormitories built, tennis courts and playing field made, and a gymnasium and the music and science buildings added. Now comes another new building with a new library, more classrooms, and a dormitory, so fast has been the increase in our numbers.
Partly as a result of this decision, Dr. Summers has left us for a term to visit England and the Continent, where she will spend a part of her holiday visiting some of the modern educational institutions, and gaining ideas which will help greatly in the planning of our new building. We sincerely hope that her trip to Europe will not be hindered by the present disturbed state of affairs there, and that, once on the Continent, she will have no difficulty in getting off it ag-ain.
There have been several changes of staff this year. First of all, Miss Hendry is Acting Principal in D_r. Summers' absence, while Miss Sibree has come from the Eastern States and takes Dr. Summers' senior English classes. Also, we were very sorry to lose Miss Ross, who left us last year for a position in Victoria, and Miss Weber, who went at the end of first
term. Miss Weber has been greatly missed both in sport and gym., b_ut her place has been ably filled by M1ss Austin, while Miss Hope has replaced Miss Ross.
My thanks are due to the Committee, which has worked very hard and uncomplainingly, and also. to. those who sent in original contnbutwns .. It was difficult to select the best entnes, but it was finally decided that Senior prize should go to Maxme Love and the Junior one to Jean Cassey.
SCHOOLCALENDAR,1938
FiratTerm
Feb. 8-School opened.
Mar. 8-School Swimming Sports, at Claremont Baths.
Mar. 11-Interschool A.S.C.M. Par!y, at P.L.C. The speaker was Gedge, of the University Women s Settlement at Bombay.
Mar. 19-Interschool Swimming Sports at Claremont.
April 24-University Service, at St. George's Cathedral.
May 4-Handicap Tournament for tennis racquet presented by Boans. Winner, Audrey Bell.
May 5-Break up.
SecondTerm
May 21-Back to School.
June 22-Bib l e Pageant at His Majesty's Theatre.
July 4-Visit of Rev. John Flynn and Rev. Pearce to P.L.C., where they gave a talk on of the Australian Inland M1sswn and showed the working of the pedal wireless transmitters.
July 22-School Dance.
August 8-Dr. Summers left for Europe.
August 15-Junior Fancy Dress Party.
August 16-Visit of Mr. Lindsay Grant.
August 17-Senior Fancy Dress Party.
August 18-School Birthday Ceremony and Break up. l
ThirdTerm
Sept. 13-School opened.
Sept. 23-0.C.A. play in Myola Hall, Claremont.
Oct. 1-P.L.C. play evening in Myola Hall.
Oct. 8-School Athletic Sports.
Oct. 15-Inter-school Athletic Sports.
Nov. 5-School Bazaar.
Nov. 21-Junior and Leaving Examinations commence.
Dec. 6-Break up and Prize Giving.
SPEECHNIGHT
The twenty-third Annual Speech Night was held on the evening of Tuesday, December 14, at Cottesl.oe Picture Hall, which looked very bnght.
The attendance of parents and Old Girls was o n e of the largest we have ever had. The big crowd, and the high spirits of the girls lent an air of excitement.
Our school song opened the programme. The prayer and the mode r ator's address followed. Dr. Summers then gave her report on a very successful year. This was followed by an address by the chairman, Dr. D. D. Paton. Then the prizes were presented by Mrs. Cardell-O l iver, whom we wish to thank for visiti ng us.
Two songs "Old Carol," and "A Wet Sheet and a' Flowing Sea," were sung by the Senior School, and "The Scarecrow" and "Cherry Ripe" by the Junior School. During the evening, pianoforte solos were rendered by M. Allan, B. Munro-George, H. Gro§e and V. Bailey. One of the most enjoyable items of the evening was a two-part song sung by A. Baker, K. Lissiman (sop;anos) and H. Finch (contralto).
B Fallowfield contributed to the eve;1ing's programme by giving a dance.
The school choir sang a group of songs "The Shepherdess," "The Shepherds' All are Waking," and "The Black Bird."
The evening closed very cheerfully and Boarders and Prefects raced back to the school for the yearly Council feast.
PRIZELIST,1937
Form VI A
Dux Medal (presented by Prof. A. D. Ross) ...... : . .... E. Sim
Proficiency . . . . . . . . M. Lissiman
Form VI B
Dux ................ M. Moss
Proficiency M. Love, M. Chapman
Commercial
Dux
Proficiency
Form V
M. Stockdale L. Glaskin
Dux . . . . . ... J. Paskeove, J. Scott
Proficiency M. Finch, M. Haining, C. Angell, S. Anderson
Form IV A
Dux ....
Proficiency
Form IV B
Form III 8
N. Richardson
lVJ. Holder, M. Somerville, F Lissiman, G. Whitely
Dux E Stokle
Proficiency . . . . G. Ellis, M. Blair, N. Newman, R. Fidge
Dressmaking (given by Miss Stanley)
M. Murdoch, S. Church
Language Prize (given Mr. N. J. Church)
A. Craze
Language Improvement (given by Mrs. Craze) L. John
Tidiness
O.C.A. Tennis Trophy
J. Nicholson
C. Pascoe
Prefects ' Trophy for Champion Athlete
M. PhilliJJs
SwimmingTrophies
Gymnastics
P. Maguire, J. Baty, M. Moss
G. Pascoe
TrophyforGreatestGeneralImprovementin
Sport (given by Mr. Lissiman) J. Tonks
Trophy for Best Sporting Spirit (given by Mr. F. Levinson)
J. Thyne
Levinson Shield for Sport
Carmichael House
Dux Proficiency .1. J. East Principal's Shield for Work
greenery which made the wall bars perfectly enchanting on Monday night had a decidedly bedraggled appearance on Wednesday morning. Our thanks are due to all those who helped decorate the gym., as well as those who spared their valuable time effecting repairs. Because of, or perhaps in spite of our efforts at beautification, both parties were quite successful and resulted in a total profit of about £4.
Under the management of Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Woodman, the Junior School spent an enjoyable evening wit h games -mostly old favourites, but with a few new ones as well-interspersed between dances. In the Upper School, Miss Austen, as Master of Ceremonies, introduced several new, but h ighly popular games whic h were p layed with more enthusiasm than silence. The costumes of the Juniors were most at-
tractive and were ample reward for the time and energy spent on them. The Seniors seemed to incline more toward originality than beauty, hence the results were in some cases surprising-most surprising.
Birthday Ceremony
On the last day of term instead of the usual assembly, we held an ·anniversary ceremony which was attended by the Moderator (Dr. Munro Ford), Rev. Harrison and several Old Girls. After the singing of "A ll Things Are Thine,'' ahd "Who Would True Valour See," the School repeated the Pledge of Loyalty and an Act of Commemoration, after which the Moderator gave us an address. There followed the Bible reading by the Head Prefect, and the ceremony ended with the singing of the School song.
B. F. Pestalozzi, Ferguson House V{ Haining Carmichael Shield for Champion House Form II
Dux
B. Kennedy
Proficiency .. F. Shenton, C. Kellow, S. Hughes Form I
Dux .. Transition
Dux.. . Special Proficie.ncy
Primary
D. Choules .... J. Martin H. Pearson
Dux P. Keane
Proficiency
Jtindergarten A
S. HU!it
Dux .· B. Davies
Proficiency K. Brisbane, S. Morrison
Xindergarten B
Dux S. Mills
Proficiency A. L'Epagniol
Finlayson Prize for Head Prefect
A. Craze
John Stewart History Prize
E. Sim, M. Moss
John Stewart Literature Prize
E. Sim, M. Love
Pianoforte
V. B. Munro-George, N. Richardson, 1!'. Dabb.
Sewing (given by Mrs. Stewart)
M. Darling, M. Blair
Gardening (Stella Clarke Memorial Prize)
A. Craze, E. Sim, S. Church, M. Lissiman
Drawing (given by Miss Saunders)
M. Haining
Ferguson House
INMEMORIAM
It came as a great shock to us .all to hear of the sudden death of Sheila Robertson during the Christmas holidays. Her quiet and happy nature h ad brought her many friends among her classmates. We regret that such great promise of good results should be unfulfilled, and extend our deepest sympathy to her family.
BIRTHDAYCELEBRATIONS
We were unfortunate this year in that the date of the School's twentythird birthday, August 19, came during the holidays, so that we were obliged to ho ld our celebrations during the last week of term. These took the form of two Fancy Dress parties, and a birthday ceremony on the last day, so that the few days after exams were rather full ones.
The fact that the two dances were two days apart necessitated an extra amount of decorating, for most of the
" I love to whist le, because it makes me merry, Makes me feel so very Tra -la-la-la -la-la."
"Lately this song has been rife among the inmates of the boarding house, and has many times called forth the maxim, "A whistling woman and a crowing hen are of use to neither God nor man" from members of the staff. Since the beginning of the year, though there has been cause to whistle, witli the swaoky new dormitories at Junior House, and Bottom Dorm. all remodelled. these, however, Matron
was at a lo ss to know w h ere to put new Boarders, for we now number around sixty. Although a few Boarders left, many more came and now the School is overflowing. In Beryl and Barbara, when they joined the ranks of the day girls, we missed an able prefect, and our finest musician, but we console ourselves with the wireless and gramophone, while the Prefects struggle on alone, for they are doubly forsaken, Margaret having also become a day scholar.
Amongst the Staff we have 1ost Miss Ross, who has forsaken us for the joys of a Melbourne school, and
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Miss Weber, who basely deserted us at the end of first term, but we are grateful to her for all she has done for us, and it seemed strange not seeing her when we returned to School. We gladly take this chance to welcome Miss Austin as our new Sports Mistress, though she will be new no longer when this is published. Her fencing ability has proved very beneficial to us, as mahy have taken up the sport.
Miss Foulds is now a resident, and she has driven Miss McFarlin from Bottom to Top Donn., where she shares the "Flats" with Miss Eccles. There, let it be whispered, she is said to lead a slave's life.
We were very sorry to say good-bye to Dr. Summers, but we are also glad that she is at last taking a well-deserved holiday, and has left us in the capable hands of Miss Hendry, who has recovered from her illness and is back among us once more.
Those of the Boarders who go to the Celebrity Concerts are very grateful to Dr. Summers for allowing them to attend these delightful evenings, and wish to thank Miss Hendry for her kindness in taking them. Four of our number also wish to express here their thanks to Miss Hendrv for taking them to see "Snow White," for some emergency Domi-Sci. practical work.
Owing to our large numbers, prep. is now held in two form rooms, which necessitates the taking of prep. by a prefect. It is believed that this idea is not at all popular.
An undertaking which requires all our courage in this cold weather is the daily shower which we have to take before p_rep. Err ' !
Much excitement was aroused over the various School Dances, including our own, which were all he ld in second term, and all those who were invited wish to thank Miss Hendry for taking them to the Scotch College Dance.
The Fancy Dress Parties held at the end of second term were gTeat successes and the Boarders pride themselves that their costumes were both original and gay.
Several of the Boarders and members of the Staff have shown an inclination for the noble sport of riding, and Saturday mornings see them off to collect their mounts clad in riding togs (Is that really what you mean?
-Ed.l affording the non-equestrians a certain amount of amusement and what seems to them a "free show."
Some Korrawilla children have been placed in the charge of several of the older girls during meal times, and it is to be hoped that their table etiquette has improved.
Couch pulling seems to be out of vogue now, but has been succeeded by an ec1ually effective punishment, clover pulling. Batches of unfortunate miscreants are therefore despatched to the · hockey field, while a mi§tress enjoys th e sight of their toil from the top of the banks. Vve wonder what the next form of this punishment will be, possibly ridding the wilderness of cape weed. But "hope springs eternal," and "hope dies hard," so maybe there will be no next form.
We were very sorry to hear that Matron was ill, and hope that we will have had better news of her before the magazine is printed. Her illness seems to have inspired the Juniors in Korrawilla with ambitions towards nursing, for after they had been watching Sister make an antiphlog for Mat ron's throat, it was discovered that every tooth pa·ste tube in the dormitory was empty. The mystery was later solved. Each doll had a miniature antiphlog around its neck.
PREFECTS'NOTES
This year there were onlv four prefects back, so four day girls had to join the ranks of the elect, while three probationers were chosen to assist the boar der "prees" in the discharge of their arduous duties. Of these, Mavis Harling was elevated to the rank of prefect at the beginning of second term in place of Heather Crosthwaite, and Nixie Riehardson became a pro. in place of Jenny Paskeove.
The probationers claim that theirs is a hard lot-all the duties and few
of . the privileges. However they are not so hardly done by, as we have made a point of inviting them to all our Eats Meetings-so long as they take their turn in providing the eats! These last have been held monthly, alternating with purely business meetings. Dr. Summers has attended several, and at the one held shortly before she left for England, at the end of last term, she very kindly showed us the newly drawn u_p plans for the new School buildings, which are to be commenced sometime this term.
Each term we have much trouble, firstlv in getting the girls to tidy the Sdhool grounds, and after that, in getting the prefects to mark them. However we hope this last fault wi ll be remedied in third term, as there will not be nearly so many wet days!
This year the prefects were first installed in the erstwhile box room at the foot of the steps leading to the House (since occupied by the l'Yiistresses, for whom it serves as a Correcting Room. We wish them joy of the piano which has now taken up residence there-and the frequent cabbage smells which arise from the outside drain). During second term '"e were moved into the quarters recently occupied by the Mistresses. Apart from the extreme temperature there in the depth of winter, we are happy enough, although people who practise in the nearby Music Rooms are prone to borrow our chairs.
Our School Dance, held on July 22, was run on the same lines as last year, and it proved a success, financially and otherwise, the prefects being responsible for a most enjoyable evening.
On April 24, a number of VI Form girls and most of the prefects attended a University Service which was held in St. George's Cathedral.
The prefects' Annual Outing was held on Tuesday, A u gust 16. We had dinner in Perth and proceeded from thence to the pictures. All present thoroughly enjoyed the evening, and we would like to take this opportunity of thanking Ardyn Craze, who so admirably chaperoned us.
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\\ c wish to thank the prefects of Scotch College for the invitation to their Annual Dance Quite a number of the Senior School girls, including all the prefects, attended and they enjoyed themselves very much.
CARMICHAELHOUSENOTES
Captain:M..MOSS
"Play the Game." At the break up last year Carmichael successfully carried off the Sports Shield, while Ferguson retired with both the Work Shield and the Champion House Shield to its credit. This year, unfortunately, we are not shining so much in · the field of sport, having transferred our energies to g·ood, hard work. Our winning the tennis last year greatly helped . us in gaining the Sports Shield, but unlucki ly our best players did not come back again this year, and Stewart won the first term tennis with ease. There were some exciting matches between Ferguson's team and our team, however, and we finally gained second p l ace.
The first term House swimming con1petition resulted in a victory for Stewart. This year the swimming sports were most exciting, for we were leading until the last few races, when Stewart and Ferguson swept a head, to beat us by a very narrow margin. Congratulations, Stewart!
First term this year saw in us most enthusi<U;tic "tidiers." We won the first term tidying-the-grounds competition, but then, alas, our passion for tidiness waned. Orange peel under the g-ym. was too much for us, and in spite of IVb's valiant efforts, at the end of second term we were occupying third position in the "tidyingup" competition.
We continue to keep our top place in the gym. competition. Last year Carmichael gymnasts succeeded in winning the gym. and it remains to be seen if we can keep up ou.r early morning practices with sufficient gusto to win again this year.
In spite of our hard attempts to win the basketball and hockey in second term, we finished third on the
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At the end of second term we drew with Ferguson in the singing competition. Ferguson is, altogether, our chief rival for the Work Shield, for although we beat Fergusouites by quite a number of points first term, they gained quite a good lead over us in second term. It remains to be seen what will be the result of this term's work.
We naturally hope to win the Athletics Shield at the end of this term. Last year Ferguson was successful in winning this Shield, while we came a fairly c'lose second. We seem to be most successful in Obstacle Races, so let us hope that at the end of the year our ability to crawl through ladders, walk on flower pots, and undo sandshoe knots will see us safely through the sports.
Good Luck, Carmichaelians, and Cheerioh!
FERGUSONHOUSENOTES
As yet Ferguson is still in her youth so "while there's life there's hope." We were rather unfortunate in losing some of our best sportsmen this year, but some of our Juniors are showing signs of great promise, and our hopes for the running are high. There was g'reat excitement last year among the Fergies when we won the running, and we were prouder still to have gained two of the Shields at the prize giving. Unfortunately it would appear that this year, so far, we are on our laurels, in order to give Stewart and Carmichael a chance, or such is our excuse.
Until we tied with Carmichael last term for first place in the singing competitions, we had rather feared that we were not cut out for songsters. Having been thus agreeably s).lrprised, our advice is, "Keep it up Fergies !"
We had great hopes of winning the swimming this year, but relied rather too much on our Junior girls, who,
however, put up a very good fight. The competition at the swimming carnival was very keen and we offer our congratulations to Stewart House, which appears to be running away with the sports shields alto!::'ether this year.
Although we came third (and last) in the hockey, our margins of defeat were very narrow. Our excellent vice-captain much lamented the omission of a second round of matches, as s11e felt confident that with a little encouragement and practice, we could pick up, and perhaps improve our position. \Vith regard to basket ball, however, we were glad of the respite, for we were not so sure of being able to overcome Carmichael a second time. All things considered our basketball team played very well , and with a little hard work should be ready for continued successes next year.
Our one crowning glory this year is our ability to tidy the grounds. Even if our brains are dull, and our sport does not come up to the mark, we can apparently free the grounds of orange peel, papers and other unpleasantnesses.
Enthusiasm regarding tennis seems to have waned a little among our memb(lrs, but once again opposition 1Jroved too great for us. It is at this point that we must remember what one of our previous captains said : "If we cannot win. let us face our defeat with a smile," for even if we cannot be good at sport we can at least show ourselves to be good sports.
STEWARTHOUSENOTES
Captain (I and 2nd Terms): P. MAGUIRE
Captain (3rd Term): G. PASCOE
Per ardua ad alta
Last year for the first time since the founding of the houses, Stewart House had to sit back and watch her rivals carrv off all the Shields between them. We must congratulate Ferguson for being champion House. This year, however, we have worked very hard, and have come out on top at the swimming, tennis, basketball and hockey.
Very hilarious were the cheers when in first term, Stewart won the singing: We could not keep up our reputation, however, and we failed miserably at the end of second term.
The zest. for tidying up the grounds, although VIgorous at the beginning of term, tended to wane a little towards the end, and we found ourselves at the bottom of the list at the end of the term.
No longer is Stewart at the head of the work. We tend to sink lower and lower and we must congratulate Ferguson for the manner in which it has headed the list each term.
It is with deep regret that we say good-bye to our House Captain. Peggy has been captain of the House for two years and the loss we are sure will be very great, not only because of the ability she herself has shown in the field of sport, but also for the influence she has exerted over the girls in her House. Good-bye Peggy, and Good Luck!
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At the end of second term we were very sorry to lose Peggy Maguire, who has "gone bush" for a while. Peggy has been in the School for nine years, and the School in general, and Stewart House in particular will miss her much in sport.
Although very sorry to say good-bye to Dr. Summers a full term earlier than most of us had anticipated, we hope she is enjoying her holiday, free from the worries of exams, which are now beginning to loom in front of us.
FORMVIB
Captain: M. LIVINGSTONE
Third term is nearly over again, and all that we meant to do in 1938 is either done, or must wait, as so much always does, until next year.
This year we have increased in number, and it was found necessary to separate VIa and VIb, who formerly studied together. Our new classroom has been chosen as a Geography Room by Mrs. Morrison, our Form Mistress, and we are gradually adding to our collection of books. Early in the year we began with great enthusiasm to hide the bare walls with colourful maps of all countries, but lack of labour (and drawing pins)-(what an excuse !-C.M.H ), prevented us from continuing with the good work.
FORMVI A
Captain: M. LISSIMAN
At the beginning of the year our numbers were so extensive that the apparently superfluous Six B-ites ·were relegated to the depths next door. Thus we live in splendid isolation and the height of luxury with the ten new desks (the tenth, on the platform, for Miss Mileson) which were very kindly provided for us during first term. In addition we equipped ourselves with colourful cushions, which we find of great benefit when endeavouring to concentrate.
We are proud of the various celebrities which our class can number, viz., two House captains, five prefects, one Head Prefect, one Magazine Editor, one "A" Tennis Team player, two "A" Hockey Team players.
By tidying our classroom we have added to our collection of French paintings by only three, but we firmly believe that this result would have been far better had the Friday afternoon drawing class not scattered the results of their labour all over the floor. We hope that next year they will find another haven.
We started this year with twelve in the form, but we have now risen to fifteen, and our cot fund has risen accordingly. The average this ye:J.r has been quite satisfactory, and "·e have had several successful tuck shops.
Several members seem to consider our present classroom has an ideal situation. From the windows we can watch the amusing antics of both the players on the tennis courts and the planes hovering overhead.
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Altogether the year has been highly successful, and we hope next year's girls will carry on the traditions we have tried to uphold.
FORM V
Captain: A. BAKER
We have kept up our reputation of being the worst form in the School very nobly, we consider. We coul.d cheerfully bang the heads of the pessimists who continually remind. us of our impending doom-the J umor.
Throughout the year the Form a whole has been well represented m all sports teams. Owing to the. forceful personality of our Form M1stress, Miss Eccles, we have been models of tidiness, and are the proud pos:;essors of no less than seventeen p1ctures, but unfortunately not all of these are the efforts of this year's Fifth Form. Our cot fund collection has been very good this year, only rivalled by Form III, which is a little ahead of us at present.
We have devoted quite a lot of our energy, strange as it may seem, to the cultivation of the Form garden.
As this term is nearly en'ded, we have begun to look forward to Dr. Summers' return and hope by time we shall have advanced a htt1e higher in the School.
FORM IV A
Captain: M. BLAIR
As the third term is drawing to a close we of IVa find it necessary to write' a short account of our year's doings . This year we are no longer considered as Juniors, and have risen to the honour of having our singing lessons with the Senior School.
Now we must congratulate Con. Livermore, who, in the recent InterHouse sports gained the titles of Under 16, and Open Champion Athlete. We are very proud of her · a,.nd hope she will do as well in the Interschool sports.
IVa was also fortunate enough to win the 10/- for the cot fund, donated by the Old Girls, for the class which sold the greatest number of tickets for the Old Girls' play.
At this time next year we will all be swotting away earnestly the junior, but at the present t1me, no thought of exams seem to have entered our heads.
LOWER IV A Captain: G. FOREMAN
At the beginning of the year, a new Form, Lower IVa, was formed, and put the supervision of Miss MeParlin .
During this year, our Form has taken over a garden, and it is blooming beautifully. Some of the other forms also have gardens, but naturally we think ours is the best. This year we have also bad several tuck shops for cot fund, all of which were very successful, and we received two pictures for tidiness.
At the beginning of second term, Glenis Foreman was elected Form captain, in place of Dorothy Smith, who went into Commercial.
FORM IV B
Captain: BETH DUNN
So far we have given £7 to the cot fund. At the end of second term we gave a threepenny concert, which was great success, under Jessie Nicholson's guidance .
This year Miss Hope is our Form Mistress. At the beginning of the year our class was so big that it was divided into two forms, IVb and Lower IVa.
We have several of the bright lights of athletics this year. Phyllis Winter, a regular comet, is in the under 14 race in the Inters., and others of us are in the teams.
We have been especially tidy this year, under the guidance of Beth Dunn, our Form captain, and have now fourteen pictures to our credit. Exams are a dark cloud on our horizon, but we are not worrying as we are trusting to our luck to carry us through.
A.S.C.M. NOTES
The activities of the S.C.M. this year have been chiefly limited to the weekly study circles at lunch time on Tuesdays. Unfortunately they have often coincided with sport practices, and our attendance was not as regular as it might have been. Accordingly, owing to the pressure of both work and sport this term, we have decided to cancel the study circles until next term. The study circles have alt<"rnated with a few services in the church next door, where we found we were freer from interruption
During the year, there have been several inter-school functions, the first of which was a party at P.L.C., at which we had a very interesting visitor in Miss Gedge, the Principal of the University Women's Settlement at Bombay, and of a girls' college in Roumania. She told us of the life of the schoolgirls of India and Roumania, and of the terrible hardships which face the latter, who at her school are mostly Jewish. Later in the term we were visited by Mr. Engel, the travelling secretary of the A.S.C.M., wh o spoke to the Senior girls of the work of the World Christian Federation in breaking down barriers of nationalism, and racial and religious prejudice.
During the second term, several of our girls attended an inter-school folk dancing party at Modern School and before that there was an evening at Perth College, where Miss Margaret Stuckey spoke about the Pacific Area Conference in California at the end of 1936. These were followed by a study . circle evening at Miss Hope's, where Miss Elsie Engel told us of Korea, the work done by missionaries there, and the life in school.
There was a camp at Glen Forrest , attended by girls of the different schools, including two from P.L.C.
DRAMATIC SOCIETY
The Society was rather inactive during the first half of the year, but towar<ts the end of second term our interest revived when a number of one-
act plays were set going, and actresses were instructed to learn their parts during the holidays. These plays were produced under the direction of Mrs. Morrison, Miss Eccles and Miss Hope, and presented in the Myola Hall on October 1. The proceeds, which amounted to well over £10, were added to the School cot fund.
The first play of the evening was "Katherine Parr," with Maxine Love in the title part, and Pat Brick as Henry VIII. This was followed by two Junior plays, "Jerry Bundler," a ghost story, and a story o.f the sea coast, with Flav1a Pestatozz1, Nylsalie Newton, Dorothy Smith and Pat Dodson.
Next came a variation in the series of plays, in the form of "The House that Jack Built," a short play in which IVb had an opportunity of displaying its French. The audience was much amused by the life-like animals, which were certainly a credit to their producer.
The last item was ·"Between the Soup and the Savoury," with Florence Lissiman, Eleanor Sim and Wendy Smith.
DEBATING CLUB NOTES
Due to the difficulty in selecting a suitable afternoon after school the Debating Club held two only during second term. The subJect of the first debate was, "That the League of Nations is a Failure." Dr. Summers kindly consented to act as while E. Sim led the affirmative s1de and M. Moss the negative. The side for the affirmative was selected bY the audience as the better side. The ject for the second debate, in which Miss McFarlin acted as adjudicator, was that "The Pen is Mightier than the Tongue," with B. Ross leading the affirmative party, and G. Pascoe the negative. This time the negative party were victorious.
We wish to thank Miss Eccles and Miss McParlin for the interest they have shown in the debates selected, and for helping those girls taking part in the debates.
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tering for the last competltwn of the Junior Book Club, as we had no entries.
The Junior Book Club has ·sent us some very good books this year, and we have managed to make enough from the subscriptions, to pay our termal fee of ten shi ll ings to it, and have enough left to buy several books. We would like to thank ' Dr. Paton very much for some books he gave us, which delighted members of t h e J unior portion of the Library, ' and also we wish to thank Mrs. Robertson, who has sent us some very popular books, such as the "Anne" series, which have been glady welcomed.
At the beginning of the year we managed to cover the backs of quite a number of books, but gone are those days of leisure, so we are hoping to put in quite a lot of time at the end of this year, in doing· some more of them. We have them all spick and span for the new Library.
Despite the added number of girls, n:any, we fear, forget the presence of the Library, and we are wondering whether a yearly subscription would please better the pockets of those who patronise us faithfully, than the termal 5ubscrlption. Many girls whp persist in paying a penny for each book they take out, would find that it pays to b rinr•· the whole of the sub. at the beginning, and it certa inly pleases the librarians better.
Some of the books received this Year both from the Tunior Book Club and from the sub money are:
Borzoi (Igor Schwezoff ,) High Meadows (A. Utley), Doomsday (W . Deeping), Moon (F. Brett- Young) Tarka t h e Otter (H. Williamson), Hangman's House (Donn Byrne) and Mother of the Bride (Alice G Rossman) and Crippled Splendour (Evan John).
BOOK REVIEWS
"Bozroi,"byIgorSchwezofl
This i s an intere-sting autobiograp h y of a you n g R ussian dancer. Thro u ghout the fi r st part of the book he relates vivid tales of his ch i ld i sh recollections of the Revo l ution. His fam ily was a nob le one, and h e tells of its downfall, and t he hardships its members had to u ndergo, like the thousands of other noble families of the time.
Severa l years l ater, he decided to become a dancer, and attended classes in St. Petersburg, after which he journeyed into Siberia and went on tou r with a company of actors. After many months he escaped to Manchuria, later working an adventurous way to- England.
T h e book consists of a collection of vivid tales of the Revolution, which are indeed interesting to all readers.
"SummerHalf:'byAngelaThirkell
Angela Thirkell is a well-known write r of witty and entertaining novels, and "Summer Half" is no exception. It is a breezy, enjoyable story of school and familv life, and keeps the reader amused throughout. For those fond of school stories, without dragging in too many boys, it would be welcomed, and it deals enough with outside subjects to interest those who term the "school" book not in their line. It moves swiftly through the summer term, and ends to the satisfaction of all concerned, both reader and characters.
"MadameClaire.''bySusanErtz
"Madame Claire," a light, easily reading nov el by Susan Ertz, is suitable for those who like light literature, and do not mind letters in novels, for this one is partly composed of a number of such , being the correspondence between Madame Claire, the chief character, and "Old" Stephen, a rejected suitor of her youth. The author deals lightly with the characters, and weaves them into a quiet romance, with an American, who- believes that money covers a multitude of sins, and who considers h imself, with his riches, a desirable match for the young, firmminded heroi n e, to provide a touch of humour and a little pathos .
PREFECTS
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M.Murdoch,M.Chapman,M.Harling,B.Sounness.·E.Sim, M.Finch.M.Lissiman(HeadPrefect),M.Moss "A"TENNISTEAM
G.Pascoe(Capt.),A.Baker.M.Livingston.M.Allen "A"BASKETBALLTEAM
G.Pascoe.A.Baker,M.Moss,S.Rawsell,M.Blair.L.John.M.Allen(Capt.). P.Maguire (absent)
ATHLETIC
SWIMMING
A.S.C.M.NOTES
The activities of the S.C.M. this year have been chiefly limited to the week ly study circles at lunch time on Tuesdays. Unfortunately they have often coincided with sport practices, and our attendance was not as regular as it might have been. Accordingly, owing to the pressure of both work and sport this term, we have decided to cancel the study circles until next term. The study circles have altt>rnated with a few services in the church next door, where we found we were freer from interruption.
During the year, there have been several inter-school functions, the first of which was a party at P.L.C., at which we had a very interesting visitor in Miss Gedge, the Principal of the University Women's Settlement at Bombay, and of a girls' college in Roumania. She told us of the life of the schoolgirls of India and Roumania, and of the terrible hardships which face the latter, who at her school are mostly Jewish. Later in the term we were visited by Mr. Engel, the travelling secretary of the A.S.C.M., who spoke to the Senior girls of the work of the World Christian Federation in breaking down barriers of nationalism, and racial and religioi.1s prejudice.
During the second term, several of our girls attended an inter-school foil< dancing party at Modern School and before that there was an evening at Perth College, where Miss Margaret Stuckey spoke about the Pacific Area Conference in California at the end of 1936. These were followed bv a study circle evening at Miss Hope's, where Miss Elsie Engel told us of Korea, the work done by missionaries there, and the life in school.
There was a camp at Glen Forrest, attended by girls of the different schools, including two from P.L.C.
DRAMATICSOCIETY
The Society was rather inactive during the first half of the year, but towar$ the end of second term our interest revived when a number of one-
act plays were set going, and actresses were instructed to learn their parts during the holidays. These plays were produced under the direction of Mrs. Morrison, Miss Eccles and Miss Hope, and presented in the Myola Hall on October 1. The proceeds, which amounted to well over £10, were added to the School cot fund.
The first play of the evening was "Katherine Parr," with Maxine Love in the title part, and Pat Brick as Henry VIII. This was followed by two Junior plays, "Jerry Bundler," a ghost story, and "Legend," a story of the sea coast, with Flavia Pestatozzi, Nylsalie Newton, Dorothy Smith and Pat Dodson.
Next came a variation in the series of plays, in the form of "The House that Jack Built," a short play in which IVb had an opportunity of displaying its French. The audience was much amused by the life-like animals, which were certainly a credit to their producer.
The last item was ·"Between the Soup and the Savoury," with Florence Lissiman, E leanor Sim and Wendy Smith.
DEBATINGCLUBNOTES
Due to the difficulty in se lecting a suitable afternoon after school the Debating Club held two meetings only during second term. The subject of the first debate was, "That the League of Nations is a Failure." Dr. Summers kind ly consented to act as adjudicator, wh ile E. Sim led the affirmative side and M. Moss the negative. The side for the affirmative was selected QY the audience as the better side. The ject for the second debate, in which Miss McFarlin acted as adjudicator, was that "The Pen is Mightier than the Tongue," with B. Ross leading the affirmative party, and G. Pascoe the negative. This time the negative party were victorious.
We wish to thank Miss Eccles and Miss McP'arlin for the interest they have shown in the debates selected, and for helping those girls taking part in the debates.
"A" HOCKEY TEAM
J, Graham. L. Wallace. M. Lissiman. M. Phillips. B. Roe. K Lissiman, H. Crosthwaite. M. Finch, H. Finch. M. Allan. B. Sounness (Capt.)
P. Maguire (absent)
TEAMS. 1937-1938
B. Roe. M. Moss, A. Baker. H. Finch. N. Moss. J. East. C. Kellow. N. Baty
P. Maguire (absent)
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CAMERA CLUB NOTES
Once again \ •ve wish to take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Palata, who has so kindly come down to School every alternate Tuesday afternoon, for the help he has extended to all our enthusiastic and amateur photographers . He is always very interested in our attempts and takes care in pointing out faults. Many of the lectures are illustrated by lantern slides most of them made from snaps taken by Mr. Palata himself and these are very interesting as well as being most helpful to all who wish to fully understand th e workings of their cameras
GUIDE NOTES
The apparently defunct Guide Company was resurrected during first term and was given a new lease of life under the able captaincy of Miss Baird. Very few of the Senior Guides rejoined but their absence was compensated by the influx of a number of enthusiastic juniors, These recruits attended very regularly and were rewarded early in second term by being enrolled and permitted to wear the much coveted uniform.
The sight of the full glor y of the uniform seemed to inspire many others and so our ranks were again augmented . Although they have not yet been enrolled, these recruits are working very hard and are sure to be rewarded for their enthusiasm by being enrolled in the near future .
BROWNIE NOTES
(By J. KEANE)
Tu whit tu woo,
Tu whit. tu woo,
Tu whit, tu woo-o-o
This year we are eleven in number, and since we have fewer than last year, Sprites have had to be given to Fairies. The sixers are J. Keane (of Elves) and E. Clifton (of Fairies).
We were very sorry that Janet broke her leg, but are glad that it is better now and that she is back at School.
Among those who left us at the end of last year was Verna Ross, our Pack leader. Well good-bye now till next year.
Tu whit, tu woo,
Tu whit, tu woo,
Tu whit, tu woo-o-o
SCHOOL CHARITIES
This year we have had several interesting charities to assist as well as keeping our cot at the Children' s Hospital. In February it was animously decided to send 12/2/- t o the Chinese Relief Fund, and in July we donated £1 towards a wireless for the children in the Infectious Diseases Hospital. We also laid quite a- substantial foundation for a Library for these children by sending along abou£ eighty books.
In second term the children in Third Form dressed a collection of dolls and sent them to the Children's Hospital. The School also coUect s silver paper for the Hospital.
Used Australian postage stamps are collected a-nd sent to the Australian Inland Mission, which sells them to assist its funds.
The c ot fund itself has gone well this year, without the usual round of bridge parties and plays. This term , however, w e will have the Old Girls ' play, which is to assist the cot fund,and the Association has kindly offered a further ten shillings to go to the Form selling most tickets.
The Form collections and second terms this follows
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Spring is here, and along with it have come lush crops of dandelions and wild oats. However, Nature is lavish in her distribution of flowers also, and the gardens look really gay in spite of encroaching wildernesses of clover and sour-sobs. It is surprising what splendid results are seen in the gardens whe!J no one has touched them for a month. Let us put it down to the Spring-not to the absence of irritating forks from the strugglers' roots. Even the snails have wearied of our hollyhocks and delphiniums, and now that we have cut the perforated leaves away, tht! plants look more promising
The nemesias and ranunculi are really worth discussing, and it is certainly a pleasure to look at them. They are mainly tangerine, golden and scarlet, and as the School gardens are clustered along the drive, it is pleasant to walk there in free time.
The bulbs are plentiful this year, and we have large clusters of freezias, in the most unexpected places . Together with the lavender bushes, these sweet-scented little die-hards make the a ir very sweet
The cubby-houses are riow in a veritable forest of grass, and it will probably not be long before "Red Indians" and "Hidey" come into vogue once more.
"I say, I bet this is a boarder's garden!" This exclamation attracted my attention today, and sure enough we found on investigation that the garden boasting all the thriving strawberry plants was the possession of one of our resident mistresses.
Next to this well-cared for bed has been planted a most unsightly millet broom, whose best days must have passed away many moons ago. Opposite this example of School wit is a refreshing collection of sweet peas, antirrihnums and ranunculi.
M u sic is still a prominent feature in the School routine, especiall y to t h ose who have to begin to practise at half past six. However, no enthusiasm has been lost because of that, and the increase in the number of pupils at the beginning of the year was so great that Mrs. Reath was appointed to assist Miss Hutchinson.
This year the number of beginners includes more of the younger children than it has done for some years, and these little pupils are by no means less, and often more enthusiastic than the older ones.
Numbers of the girls, both Boarders and Day Girls, attended the Celebrity Concerts last term, and the}" all seemed to have enjoyed them very much. At present many are practising very hard for the University examinations, which are approaching only too quickly, and we hear the more or less musical jangle of pianos from dawn till dark. We can only hope the results will be no worse than those of last year.
RESULTS OF UNIVERS ITY MUSI C EXAMI NA TIONS, 1937
Grade II
M. Jones (credit)
Grade 111
B. Munro-George (honours)
V. Bailey (honours)
P. Richardson (credit)
M. Murdoch (credit)
N. Richardson (credit)
Grade V
V. Matson (credit)
Grade IV (Perception)
M. Allen (credit)
B. Roe (credit)
Ca p ta in : G. PASCO E
At the beginning of first term Boans presented t h e School with a Dunlop racquet. Miss Weber arranged a handicap tournament, and for two weeks the courts were occupied by girls playing keenly contested matches-umpires were very much in demand. Audrey Bell was the winner with Lynley John a close second.
Despite the continual practice of the "A" team and valiant efforts made by Miss Weber to improve our services, the results were bad, as we only managed to win one match.
RESULTS, TERM I
P.L.C. v -
S.H., 4-2 sets 30-24 games-Won
M.L.C. 1-5 sets 19-35 games-Lost.
P.C. 3-3 sets 26-26 games-Draw.
P.M.S. 2-4 sets 25-28 games-Lost
C.E.G.S. 4-2 sets 28-27 games-Lost.
There were a great many applicants for the "B" and "C" teams this year, and both teams did very well, the results· being : "B" Team
P L.C. v.-
S.H -Won
M.L.C.-Won
C.E.G.S.-Won
P.C.-Won .
P M.S.-Won "C" Team
P.L.C. v.-
S.H.-Won
M.L.C.-Won
P.C.-Won
P.M.S.-Lost
C.E.G.S.-Won
Once again this year we managed to reach the final for the much coveted Slazenger Cup. Having defeated Perth College we were left to play · Sacred Heart. Our triumph was short-lived however, as only the third player won her singles, and the second pair their doubles. We were finally defeated by 5 sets, 12 games.
PREFECTS GARDEN
P L.C. Champion Runner , C Live r more
ATHLETICS. 1938
P . Winter. C. Livermore, M. Darling , M. Blair, M. Phillips , H . Crosthwaite (Capt.)
B Sounness. D. Scott , B. Webste r . P. Graham
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SWiHHINI .
Captain: P. MAGUIRE
P.L.C. was again doubly successfu l in the first term swimming carnival-in winning the_ carnival, and in possessing the champion swimmer. Peggy Maguire swam outstandingly well in both freestyle and backstroke. events, winning every race for which she entered. Maida Moss was successful in the breaststroke under 16 and came second in the open breaststroke, while Nancy Moss won the under fourteen breaststroke, breaking the existing record.
N. Baty was third in the dive under fourteen, and fourth in the 30 yards backstroke, thus adding 7 points to the score, while A. Baker and B. Roe gained 5 and 3 points respectively in open and under sixteen diving events.
] . Keane, C. Kellow and H. Pearson swam well in the under twelve and under ten events, achieving 5 points between them. The Open Relay, consisting of P. Maguire, B. Roe, H. Finch and W. Smith, was second, while the under 14 Relay team-N. Baty, ]. ]. Baker and J_ Sharpe, gai.ned 4 points for their third position.
P.L.C. a total of 97 points, 45 of which were due to Peggy Maguire \\·ho, unfortunately, has left us at the end of second term. Peggy will be greatly missed in next year's swimming, as well as in the other branches of sport.
RESULTS OF SCHOOL SWIMMING SPORTS
110 Yards Open-P. Maguire, 1; N. Newton; 2; B. Roe, 3.
55 Yards Open-P. Maguire, 1; B. Roe, 2; H. Finch, 3.
55 Yards Under 16-P. Maguire, 1· P. Richardson, 2; J. Dow, 3.
55 Yards Under 14-N. Newton, 1· J. Dow, 2; J_ Baker, 3.
30 Yards Under 12-J. East, 1; B. Webster, 2; B. Brown, 3.
30 Yards Under 10-J. Keane, 1; R. Emmanuel, 2; H. Pearson, 3.
55 Yards Breaststroke, Open-M. Moss, 1; N. Moss, 2; P. Maguire, 3.
55 Yards Breaststroke, Under 16 - M. Moss, 1; N. Moss, 2; P. Maguire, ;3.
30 Yards Breaststroke, Under 14 - N. Moss, 1; N. Baty, 2; N. Newton, 3.
30 Yards Breaststr-oke, Under 12-C. Kellow, 1; B. Webster, 2; B. Brown, 3.
55 Yards Backstroke, Open-P. Maguire, 1; J. Daw, 2; B. Roe, 3.
55 Yards Backstroke, Under 16-P. Maguire, 1; W. Smith, 2; J. Dow, 3.
30 Yards Backstroke. Under 14--N.· Newton, 1; N. Baty, 2; N. Moss, 3. Dive, Open-B. Roe, 1; J. Graham, 2. Dive, Under 16-N. Baty, 1; A. Baker, 2. Dive, Under 14-N. Baty, 1; E. West, 2. House Relay Race, Open-Stewart, 1; Ferguson, 2. House Relay Race, Under 14-Ferguson, 1; Stewart, 2.
House Novelty Race - Carm ichael, 1; Ferguson,2.
Life-saving Race-P. Maguire and H. Finch, 1; S. Bell and M. Darling, 2 · N. Richardson and vV. Smith, 3.
Final Results
Stewart ....... . Ferguson Carmichael .•
LIFE SAVING
59 points
55 points 50 points
During first term, besides swimming, life saving was practised with great enthusiasm. Everyone, especially those who were aiming to take tests, tried very hard both in the water and on land. The girls were coached by Miss Weber, who besides supervising the waterwork, took land drill during lunch times.
At the Inter-House sports in the first week of march, a life saving team of four was entered by each House. The ability of the teams was fairly equal, so there was keen competition, the Stewarts nearly shouting themselves hoarse when their best pair arrived at the board ahead of the rest. Carmichael however, was close on their heels in second place.
As a result of all this strenuous practice, quite a high standard was reached by the lif e savers, and a num-
Boarders' Sitting Room
ber of girls entered for life saving tests. They were examined by a member of the Royal Life Saving Society, at the Claremont Baths on March 10. Peggy Maguire, Helen Finch, W engy Smith and Mary Darling were successful in gaining their Bronze Medallions, while Maida Moss and Nancy Smith each received the Intermediate Certificate.
On March 12, the Baron Trophy Competition was held at Crawley. Of the three teams which had at first entered their names for the Life Saving
Captain: M. ALLAN
The high standard of basketball has been retained this year, owing to the fact that five of our last year's players returned, and it did not take long to choose the other two from the House teams.
This year we were rather unfortunate in that we had to play St. Mary's, who had been practising since last Easter, for the first match of the draw. When
event, only two arrived complete. This, however, did. not damp anyone's spirits and when our best team succeeded in gaining third place, everyone was very pleased. P.M.S., whose time was 353 4-5 seconds, won from Perth College (360 seconds), while our time was thirteen seconds more.
On the whole all those who had taken any part in the Life Saving activities, were, I think, just as sorry as the swimmers when the season came to an end.
we met them in the second round, the match was more exciting, we lost by three goals.
Our defences this year played an excellent game, especially G. Pascoe, who was always in position when needed.
The team combined well and the game was fast, thus proving very interesting to spectators.
CRITIQUE
(By Miss AUSTIN)
The A team consisted of good individual players who should have had better results. The team combination was not good, due to the inconsistent attendance at practice, and the fault of treating practice too lightly Goalshooting should have been better. With constant and serious play, next season's team should be excellent as the oncoming material is of a high standard.
Although the B team was not very successful in matches, they were very enthusiastic, and they afforded splendid opposition for the A team. It is hoped to arrange regular matches for the second term next year
"A" TEAM
M. Allen (Captain), Goal Thrower
Quick and light on her feet, catches well, but too fond of running back; goal-throwing satisfactory.
S. Rowsell (Goal Help)
Has played keenly, and combined very well with her goalie, but goal shooting has been disappointing.
M. Moss (Attack Wing)
A good, sound and reliable player who has made good use of the many advantages open to her position.
p, Maguire (Centre)
A splendid pivot for the team, quick on the bounce, jumps and catches well but needs to take practice more seriously.
M. Blair (Defence Wing)
Has played well in a difficult position and shown great improvement. Defends keenly but must improve her pass.
A. Baker (Help Defence) Covers well, and makes full use of her height. Needs to get to position more quickly for the throw-in.
G. Pascoe (Defence)
An excellent all-round player, quick in both attack and defence; marks well and anticipates well. Has played a season of sound basketball.
"B" TEAM
K. Lissiman (Goal Thrower)
Has adapted herself fairly well to her position as goalie, but needs to have a better understanding with her assistant; goal shooting rather erratic
N. Baty (Goal Help)
Plays a good individual game, but must learn to combine with her team players. Jumps, catches, and dodges well, and goal-shooting satisfactory.
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N. Smith (Attack Wing)
Very keen, and tries hard, but makes too much use of the run back instead of coming forward to meet the ball.
L. John (Centre)
A very enthusiastic player who has played' a steady game throughout, and has helped both attack and defence ends.
C. Livermore (Defence Wing)
Developing into a reliable player quick in both attack and defence.
M. McMillan (Help Defence)
Needs to watch her opponent closely and get to position more qmckly for the throw-in. Keen, and tnes well.
H. Finch (Captain), Defence
A good defending player, who takes good advantage of her h_eight, and gets to position well. Rellable and pass.
RESULTS OF SCHOOL MATCHES 1st round 2nd round
P.L.C. v.-
C.E.G.S. . lost 27-11 lost 18-15
M.L.C. . . . won 20-10 won 38
St.H. . . . won won
P.C won won
P.M.S won 24-18 won 17-11
Captain: B. SOUNNESS
At the beginning of this season, with six of last year's players still available, we looked forward to a very successful term of hockey. Unfortunately we were not so successful as we anticipated, but we managed to draw second place with Perth College.
Practices were not taken so seriously as they might have been, as some members of the teams preferred to extract some of the clover from the hockey field.
In conclusion, we should like to thank Miss Baird for the helpful and keen
interest she took in coaching, and Miss Austin for taking us to the match between England and West Australia, which we thoroughly enjoyed.
CRITIQUE (By Miss BAIRD)
The "A" team showed distinct promise this year, but we were not strong enough in team combination. If practices had been taken more seriously by all members the results might have been better. The individual play of the forwards was good, but as a line they needed to take more thought in their passing. Over-eagerness often
led to players following the ball out of position when it should have been left to others.
K. Lissiman (Left Wing)
Picks ·up the ball well, but has not yet mastered the art of centering hard and at the right time.
P. Maguire (Left Inner)
Plays an excellent game. Her stick work is good and she shoots well.
M. Allen (Centre Forward)
Is very steady and controls the ball well. Her fault lies in not watching openings for passing and her shooting is erratic.
B. Roe (Right Inner)
Gets the ball well but her passing is err a tic. She plays better in the field than in the circle.
W. Smith (Right Wiing)
Did her job satisfactorily but must try to be faster in getting the ball and getting rid of it.
The defence of the team was its mainstay as is sho.}Vn by the low scores against it. The half backs were untiring in their efforts but were inclin ed to get out of position too often.
M. Finch (Left Half)
Works hard but obstructs too much.
H. Crosthwaite (Centre Hall)
Is steady and quick on the ball but often spoils good play by being out of position and muddling others.
M. Lissiman (Right Half)
Plays a steady game, but leaves her wing too much and gets l eft behind.
B. Sounness (Right Full Back)
Is captain, and mainstay of the defence. She plays a reliable game and tackles well. Both full backs have good clear ing hits but would be better with more st i ck work. Lila is a little erratic and gives sticks too often.
H. Finch (Goalie)
Has played excellently this season. She wants more practice in "coming out" but has improved at this also.
The "B" team did well this year not to lose a match, although two matches were drawn. Their success was due mainly to the defence, especially the three half backs. who were outstanding. The full backs improved as the season progressed, but the forward line left much to be desired. Shooting was particularly weak.
RESULTS OF "A" TEAM MATCHES
P.L.C. v.-
M.L.C.. .
RESULTS OF "B" TEAM MATCHES
P.L.C. v.-
M.L.C. won 2-nH
St.H. • won 1-nil
P.M.S drew nil all
P.C. drew 1-1
Our Inter-House Athletic sports this year were held on Saturday, October 8. Although the weather was fine, we succeeded in breaking only one record, that for the 50 yards, under 16, w h ich was run by Con. Livermore in 6 2-5 seconds. Ferguson gained the pos1t10n of Champion House with a total of 98} points, followed by Carmichael, a good second with 81 points, and Stewart third with 51. Con. Live rmor e was champion runner, and Mary Darling runner-up.
This year we have missed Miss Weber's regular coaching, but her place ha s been filled very ably by Miss Austin, under whose training we managed to secure third position in the Inter-school Athletics, being beaten by Perth Modern School, and Perth College, who drew for first place.
The results of the Inter-House sports were :
100 yards Open Championship-C. Livermore, 1; M. Darling, 2; M. Phillips, 3; time, 12 sees.
100 yards Under 16-C. Livermore. 1; M. Blair, 2; M. Darling, 3; time , 12 1-5 sees
75 yards Over 14-M. Phillips, 1; M. Darling, 2; M. Blair, 3; time, 1-5 sees.
75 yards Under 14-P. Winter, 1; B. Smith, 2; A. Newman, 3; time, 9 4-5 sees.
50 yards Under 16-C. Livermore, 1; M. Darling, 2; M. Blair, 3; time, 6 2-5 sees. (record).
50 yards Under 12-B. Webster, 1; B. Kennedy, 2; B. Wolfe, 3; time, 7 sees.
30 yards Under 10-D. Scott, 1; J. McWilliam, 2; J. Grant, 3; time, 5 sees.
30 yards Under 8-P. Graham, 1; B. Davies, 2; A. L'Espagniol, 3; time, 5 1-5 sees.
Sack Race, Open-B. Sounness, 1; J. Menzies, 2; N. Richardso.n, 3; time, 9 4-5 sees.
Sack Race, Under 12-B. Wolff, 1; E. Holland, 2; M. Bowden, 3; time, 8 1-5 sees.
Obstacle Race, Open-B. Sounness, 1; B. White, 2; M. McMillan, 3; time, 34 4-5 sees.
Obstacle Race, Under 14-A. Alexahder, 1; B. Turnbull, 2; L. Gibson, 3; time, 40 4-5 sees.
Egg and Spoon, Open-M. Darling, 1; J. Foulkes, 2; M. Russel, 3; time, 9 sees.
Egg and Spoon, Under 14-E. Holland, 1; V. Morris, 2; J. Slatyer, 3; time, 11 3-5 sees.
Skipping, Under 12-B. Wolff, 1; B. Webster, 2; A. Barker, 3. Time Race, Open-J. McFadyen, 1 · L. John, 2; J. Evans, 3.
Interhouse Corner Spry - Stewart, 1· Ferguson, 2; Carmichael, 3; titne, 87 2-5 sees. '
Interhouse Spoke Relay - Stewart, 1; Ferguson, 2; Carmichael, 3; time, 56 sees.
Interhouse Flag Race, Senior-Ferguson, 1; Carmichael, 2; Stewart, 3; time, 42 2-5 sees.
Interhouse Flag Race, Junior-Carmichael, 1; Ferguson, 2; Stewart, 3; time , 42 2-5 sees.
Junior Leader Ball ·- Carmichael, 1; Stewart, 2; Ferguson, 3; time, 4 9 sees.
Junior Overhead-Carmichael, 1; Stewart, 2; Ferguso n, 3; time, 3 9 sees.
Market Race, Under 12-Ferguson, 1; Carmichael, 2; Stewart, 3; time, 22 3-5 sees.
Tunnel Ball, Under 12-Carmichael, 1; Ferguson, 2; Stewart, 3; time, 50 sees.
Zig-zag Run, Under 12 - Ferguson, 1; Stewart, 2; Carmichael, 3; time, 68 1-5 sees.
Inter house Relay, Open- Ferguson, 1; Carmichael, 2; Stewart, 3; time, 27 2-5 s-ees.
Old Girls v. Present Girls Relay-Present Girls, 1; Old Girls, 2.
The Inter-school sports were held in different surroundings this year. Instead of the Leederville Oval, which was previously used, the Perth Oval was the scene of our activities. Our
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girls did very well, the following· being a detailed list of events : ' ·
50 yards OpeJ1-1st heat. C. Livermore, first place. Final, C. Livermore,. second place.
100 yards Open-1st heat, C. Liverll).ore, third place. Final, C. Livermore, second place.
Sack Race, Open-1st heat, B. Sounness, first place. 2nd h eat. N. Richardson, second place. Final, B. Sounness, 2; N. Richardson, 5.
100 vards Under 16 -1st heat, M. ·Darling, third place. 2nd heat. M. Blair, third place. Final, M. Darling, 5; lVI. Blair, 6.
75 yards Under 14-1st heat, P. Wintet·, second place. 2nd heat, B. Smith, first place. Final. B. Smith, 1 ; P. Winter, 6. 50 yards Under 12-2nd heat, B. Kennedy, third place.
86 points
86 points
59 points
Relay Race, Open-P.L.C., second place. "A" Flag Race-P.L.C., third place. "B" Flag Race-P.L.C., third place. Passball-P.L.C. drew first with P.M.S. Overhead Passbali-P.L.C., second place. Flag Race, Under 14-P.L.C., third place Old Collegians' Relay-P.L.C., third. Fathers' Race-P.L.C., 1; P.L C., 3. Final ScoresModern School Perth College P.L.C
M.L.C
St. Hilda's St. Mary's Champion Runner - B. Judge 18 points.
42 points
27 points 22 poin ts (P.M.S.), Runner-up-C. Livermore (P.L.C ), points. 10
PUBLIC EXAMINATION RESULTS
LeavingCertificate
A. Craze: English, French , German,. Italian.
M. Lissiman: Eng li sh, French, German, Maths A, Geography, Music.
E. Sim: English (D), History (D), French, German. Maths A. T. Thomson: English, Gennan, Mat hs B, Physics.
JuniorCertificate
S. Anderson. English, Geography, Maths A, Maths B, Biology, Physics. Domestic Science.
C. Angell: English, History, Geography, Biology, Hygiene, Domestic Science.
M. Cheetham: English, History, Geography, Commercial Arithmetic, Biology, Hygiene. H. Crosthwaite: English, Geography , Biology, Hygiene, Domestic Scienc e.
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H Finch: English, History, Biology, Hygiene, Music, Domestic Science.
.J Graham: English, Geography, Maths B, Biology, Physics.
M. Finch: English, Geography, Maths B, Biology, Drawing.
M Raining: English, French, German, Commercial Arithmetic, Biology, Drawing, Music.
K. Lissiman: English, Geography, French, Maths B, Music
M. Livingston: English, History, Geography, French, Biology, Latin.
.J. J.;lair: English, Geography, French, Biology, Domestic Science.
.J. Paskeove: English, French Maths A, Maths B, Biology, Physic's.
S. Rowsell: English, History, Geography, French, German, Drawing.
B. Roe: English,. Geography, Biology, Drawmg, Music, Domestic Sc1ence.
.J. Scott: English, History, Geography, French, German, Maths B, Commercial Arithmetic, Biology.
.J. Baty: Englis.h, History, Geography, BiOlogy, Hyg1ene, Domestic Science.
P. English, History, French, Bwlogy, Hygiene.
.J :ronks: Geography, Biology, Hygiene, Mus1c, Domestic Science.
H J?irks: English, Geography, French, Bwlogy, PhysiCs, Hygiene.
Single Subjects
L. Glaskin: Typing, Shorthand.
P. Hocking: German, Maths B. E. Holland: Typing, Bookkeeping. G. Pascoe: Maths A, French. B. Ross: French.
F. Scanlan: Typing, Bookkeeping, Maths A. P. Marti.n: Typing.
AllianceFrancaise
Division I-E. Sim.
Division II-M. Chapman.
Division III-P. Irving .J. Paskoeve, M. Raining, J. Scott.'
Division IV-J. Button, F. Lissiman, N. RIChardson, R. Tupper.
VALETE
A. Craze (1928-37)-Prefect, 1936; Head Prefect, 1937; Magazine Committee 1935-37; Editor, 1937; Junior, 1935; Leavmg, 1937; Cot Fund RepresentatiVe, 1931; Form Captain, 1932, 1937.
C Pascoe (1933-37)-Prefect, 1937; JunIOr, 1935; "B" Hockey (Captain), 1937; B"!-sketball, 1935 (Captain), 1936 (Captam); "C" Tennis, 1934; "A" Tennis, 1935-37; Gym, 1935, 1937; Athletics, 1936-37.
(1929-37)-Prefect, 1937; Junior
H. Taylor (1934-37)-Prefect, 1937; Carmichael Vice-Captain, 1936, Captain, 1937; Magazine Committee, 1937; Junior, 1936; "A" Hockey, 1935-37 (Cap- , tain); "C" Tennis, 1934; "B" Tennis, 1935; "A" Tennis, 1936-37 (Captain); Form Captain, 1936.
L. Glaskin (1934-37)- Magazine Committee, 1937; Ferguson Captain, 1937; Junior, 1936; "A" Hockey, 1937; Basketball, 1936-37 (Captain); Athletics, 1935, 1937; Gym, 1937.
T. Thomson (1934-37)-Prefect, 1936-37; Junior, 1935; Leaving, 1937; Cot Fund Representative, 1935-36.
J, Baty (1928-37)-Ferguson Vice-Captain, 1937; Athletics, 1935; "B" Hockey, 1936-37; Swimming, 1936-37; Junior 1937.
E. (1930-37)-Cat"michael ViceCaptain, 1937; Form Captain, 1937; Cot Fund Representative, 1933; Junior, 1936; Athletics, 1937; "B" Hockey, 1935; "A" Hockey, 1936-37; Gym, 1935, 1937; Basketball, 1935-37; "C" Tennis, 1935-36; "B" Tennis, 1936-37; Swimming, 1932, 1936-37.
P. Maguire (1930-38)-Stewart Captain, 1937-38; Form Captain, 1933-34; Junior 1936; Athletics, 1935-37; "A" Hockey, 1936-38; Gym, 1935; Basketball, 193538; "C" Tennis, 1933-34; "B" Tennis, 1935-37; Swimming, 1932-38.
J. Tonks (1935-37)-Athletics, 1935-37; "C" Tennis, 1937; Junior, 1937.
J. Neil (1933-37)- "B" Hockey, 1936; "A" Hockey, 1937.
D. Drummond (1936-37)- Gym, 1937; "C" Tennis, 1937; Athletics, 1936-37.
D. Ness (1937)-Athletics, 1937; "B" Hockey, 1937.
P. Irving (1935-37)-Magazine Committee, 1937; Junior, 1937.
M. Stockdale (1934-37) - Junior, 1936; Cot Fund Representative, 1937.
S. Church (1928-38)-Junior, 1936; Form Captain, 1931, 1938.
c. Angell (1935-37)- Athletics, 1935; Junior, 1937.
M. Cheetham (1936-37)- Junior, 1937; "B" Hockey, 1937:
J. Scott (1935-37)-Junior, 1937.
H. BiU:s (1935-37)-Junior, 1937.
J. Smith (1937-38)-"B" Tennis, 1938
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• .Mair (1934-37)-Junior, 1937.
P. Wheeler (1933-37)-Swimming, 1937.
s. Anderson (1935-37)-Junior, 1937.
S. Robertson (1935-37)-Junior, 1936.
M. Somerville (1937)-"B" Hockey, 1937.
J. Rule (1935-37), P. Hocking (1935-37), F. Scanlan (1935-37), M. Jones (1934-37), N. Balstrup (1936-37), P. Brick (193637), P. Tyler (1936-37), J, Leslie (193637), N. Beatty (1933-37), N. McEvoy (1936-37), w. Joyner (1936-37).
THREE WEEKS ON A CATTLE STATION
Last August I went up to a cattle station a thousand miles from Perth. It was drought season, and they had not had any rain for three years. Instead of seeing the dead country which I had visualised, there were almost forests of magnificent white gums, all along the dry creek beds. The mulga scrub was most wearying, but the spinnifex plains dotted with bright flowers and everlastings were lovely to ride over. We were furnished with lovely horses and rode almost all day to different places. Next to God the men held their horses in great reverence, and even the aborigines value their horses. One day Munga, a native from the homestead, was taking a sack of flour out to so.me men at a .hmstering camp. After riding with it for a few miles on his saddle, he suddenly lifted it to his head and carried it there, "to give my horse a rest," as he explained to me!
As I was watching M unga mend a saddle one day, I asked him if he would give me one of his long black curls when his "woman" cut his hair.
The next day I was presented with a bag of his hair-he had had it all cut off! I said I didn't know how to take it home like that, so old Minnie, his gin, rubbed it in tallow and crushed charcoal, and spun it into a belt. I had never hoped to s ee spinning a Ia cave woman age, and it was certainly a complete surprise.
Old Minnie told me, with many grins that "this one, him a corroboree belt, Missie wear him when she golonga corroboree."
However, I did not participate in one of these vanishing performances, but was an eager onlooker at two or three of them. I believe that this custom is rapidly dying out, and will soon no longer exist. A fine, starry night is selected, and about 8 o'clock the audience assembles on tarpaulins thrown on the ground.
Never have I seen such weird performances, for the "abos" grease, blacken and paint themselves, and wear only feather head-dresses and loin
cloths. The sound effects are produced by the women who sit in the dark to one side of the fire, and chant and beat boomerangs together in rather catchy but terrifying rhythms. After the weird acts were finished the grotesquely decorated players asked if were able to follow the story of their actions. If we picked out the I;ight legends, they were overjoyed, and went happily away with their prizes of tobacco.
Every five days we went out and drove back a small bunch of cattle . for the "kill." The desired animal is chosen and roused from the shade of a tree to trot off towards the homestead. It is joined by others, because one cow cannot be driven by itself. The tender young victim is shot at sundown, and delicious brain cakes , liver and supersteak are served up for that night's. tea. These delicacies are accompanied by vegetables fro.rn the garden, and home-made bread. As we were 300 miles from the nearest town, we went butterless for the third week, when 25 pounds had b,een eaten. .T ust before our holiday was finished we went out on a grand muster, at which 250 cattle were picked out to be driven to the station for Perth. At the "pick-out" I met a famous old drover, "Brumby" Leake, who is reputed never to have eaten his own meat. He even offers visitors their own beef!
That day we caught a baby emu, about the size of a pullet. It is the mother emu's custom to let her mate hatch the eggs and tend the babies. This day one such father was out with the chicks when we chased him. He immediately deserted the little ones, who scurried in all directions. When nearly breathless we pounced on one, but it was too vicious, so we let it !lO back to find its father. We discovered that this was his way of protecting his progeny.
Going home that afternoon we saw twenty-nine kangaroos in ·one bunch, and the usual flocks of pretty little zebra finches and budgerigars. That night the sky was perfect, gleaming with a few different stars from those we see here, for we were only eight miles south of the Tropic. A full moon
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showed us the road home, and our old chariot, "Lightning," woke cows sleeping along the road, and caused startled horses to whinny and canter off into the darkness. What agony to set off on our return to the rush of the city next day!
-Maxine Love, VIa. (Senior Prize Winner)
ONFOREIGNSHORES
She zig-zagged across the road. From left to right she wavered. Motor horns blared and angry voices screamed, but she continued quite unruffled. A round-eyed newspaper boy sagely, "Lumme, she'll get had up If she don't look
A pompous, red-faced business man roared angrily, "Heh, you! Get out of the way," but she walked on serenely. Finally the law put in an appearance, note book in hand.
"Jay-walking is not permitted, Miss. Name and address, please." She turned a pair of black eyes on him.
"] e ne comprends pas, Monsieur."
-G.M.E.
THEBITERBITTEN ·
Bill Sykes stood moodily in front of l1is attic window in a slum area in London. Sounds of rejoicing drifted to hm1 through the open window as he stood looking at all he possessed in the world-the two pound notes in his hand.
It was the day of the Coronation. The people of London were lining the streets-six and seven deep - where their Majesties would presently appear.
"Oh we ll , I've got to get the money somehow," muttered Bill to himself, and he strode to the door, and tumbled down and down the rows and rows of steps to the street. It was practically deserted, and he made his way to the part from where the cheering and tumult were coming, soon losing himself among the frantic crowd. · Bill was bent upon a sinister errand. He meant, when the excitement was at its highest point, to snatch away the
bags of unsuspecting persons, to escape with his and thus get enough money to pay his landlady and keep him for another few weeks.
A great cheer arose from the hearts of thousands of men and women. The King was coming! Then the miracle happened. Bill suddenly forgot his dishonest intentions. He strained forward to catch a glimpse of the King, stamping, shouting and cheering with the rest. In that glorious five minutes he was a decent, loyal .man againshowing hi s love and respect for the King with the best of 'em!
That night Bill climbed wearily up, up, thousands of stairs. He was already ashamed of the tumultuous -feelings that had overwhelmed him. How much was it he owed the landlady, and where was tomorrow's food coming from? Never mind. He sti ll had two pounds! He clapped his hand to his pocket to feel his money, and then, suddenly uneasy, dug deeper down. ·His monev was not there! For a moment Bill-felt numbed, and then realisation poured over him. IN"hat an utter imbecile he'd been . While he was in that mad trance someone had taken his monev-and now somebody else, some utter cad, was g loating over his tiYO meag-re pound notes !
HITCHHIKING
For the benefit of those timid souls who have not yet attempted to hitch hike, lierc is my recommendation to do so. It's never too late to mend. Plod! Plod ! Plod! Six gallant hikers, A, B, C, X, Y, and Z turned towards Ballydoo after a very successful if slightly wearying picnic. The topic of conversation was-er-the ideal husband. B was inspired by the sound of an approaching vehicle. "Let's hitch hike !" The suggestion met with a dubious reception.
"Bags not" came from the rest of the party. Nevertheless, as the truck passed all six shouted lustily, with the result that it drew up not twenty yards ahead. A head emerged from an open door and inquired, "Like a lift?"
Would they? There was a mad rush for the back of the truck. Eventua lly , after many mishaps, all six were successfully stowed on board and with a jerk which almost unseated its passengers, the truck moved off along the muddy road.
enjoyment of the journey was a tnf.le marred by the discovery of a tear m a borrowed raincoat and Y's pathetic announcement that' she was seated precisely in the centre of a large puddle, but the party was finally deposited at Ballydoo, and after thanking their Good Samaritan, and bidding good-bye to A, B, and C, X, Y and Z set off for the other end of the alphabet, which in this case was Timbuctoo a mile f urth er on. Scarcely had the; left however, when they were ob liged to l eap aside out of the path of an - oncoming car. Horrors ! It. too, was drawing up. The upper half of a stout priest emerged from the and mumbled an extremely umntelhg1blc sentence.
"Wow," gasped X, "What's he talking about?"
"Latin," Z stated with conviction being a Latin scholar. Y translatinopiped up, "T hank s very' much wefd love to," and tried to usher the' other two into the car. Seeing the bewilderment of X and Z, Y explained condescendingly, "He's obviously offering us another lift! Jump in." After some delay, the car positively roared into life, and its performance was only interrupted by occasional sounds of uncontrollable mirth issuing from tpe back seat.
By the time they reached Timbuctoo the. trio could just manage to kee 1 ; their faces straight as they thanked the reverend gentleman, and peals of laughter followed his bouncing progress.
" ''Of all the contrasts," gurgled X, first a truck, and then a priest's car!" -"YAK," IVb.
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AUTUMNGOLD
Season of warmth and mellow light, Of _frm t and vistas bright; Sunshme h.ng'ring while Summer dies, O Loath to give place to Winter skies. , • may Autumn be ever near fhat warm, g lad time of all 'the year.
The .e;olden sunbeams paint the trees The leaves are scattered with the breeze.
And lo, a Magic Carpet lies Ben.eath the cloudless azure skies, red gold leaves in mellow haze utter to greet the artist's gaze.
What vivid warmth does he see here What golden hu es? to stare and stare' And feast his, beauty-loving eyes ' And dream he s m some Paradise Where in his heart h e may enfo ld ' The beauty of the Autumn gold.
THETHIRDTERMMENACE
With pencil and pen in hand
I wait in suspense and awe' Cursed be ever the land That made the Junior law. I am seated now for the test The flies are crawling rou;1(j Sharp eyes are watching me A Book, perchance, be found. The first hour ticks away; · I have ,four more_ questions to do; I know I 11. remen:ber this dgy And I thmk You 11 remember it too My paper has been collected · And now a mistake comes t; light For I find that I have selected· ' A wrong poem instead of the right.
-B.L.R.
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MATHEMATICS
Ten P.L.C. girls, swimming in the brine, "M iffie" swallowed too much water, then there were nine.
Nine P.L.C. girls, on,e of them was late, "Burley" was her name, of course, and then there were eight.
Eight P.L.C. girls, looking up to heaven, "A , The angels flew away wtth nge and then there were seven.
Seven P.L.C. girls went to ilie flicks, Nancy saw a back seat and then there were six.
Six P.L.C. girls at a Maths Exam did strive, "Smithy" gained but 10 per cent., and then there were five.
Five P.L.C. girls wrestling on the · floor, "Lake" sat on "Harling" and then there were four.
Four P.L.C. girls went on the spree, Meg ate the biscuits and then there were three.
Three P.L.C. girls. went to the Zoo, A keeper snaffled Molly, and then there were two.
Two P.L.C. girls tried to crack a pun, Jean died of brain fag and then there was one.
One P.L.C. girl standing all alone, "Lanky" turned sideways and then there were none.
-B.M.R.
JuniorSchoolCorner
BARER
Once apon a time there live.d a elaphint named Barer and he l!ved wtth his mother in the great fonst: One day he was having a luvely ttme ?n his mother's back when a hunter htding behinde a bush shot at them and killed his mother.
-K. Brisbane, 6 years
ROBERT'SGARDEN
There was once a little boy called Robert.
Now one day Robert got sick.
The doctor said that Robert would have to go away for a few weeks in the country.
Now Robert loved the birds, the wind and all the little animals.
] ust before he got sick he had raked a corner of his father's garden.
He had turned over all the soil.
He thought to himself, "I will save up my money to buy seeds."
He was just going to plant them when the doctor said he had better go away.
So the squirrel said that he would get two nuts and plant them.
Twinks the little mouse, said he would get a cherry stone and plant it in the middle of the garden.
When Robert came home expecting it to look all bare and brown, what a lovely surprise he had!
The fairies must have done it.
-Susan Hunt, 8 years
AMONGTHERUINS
" Oui oui mademoiselle. Thees is the ruins of Chateau de France," the French guide, a very energet!c man, flinging his arms about him m wild gestures.
We stood at the summit of a small hill, looking at the crumbled of an old building. We were gUided into the old ruin and down the magnificent hall into the neatest little parlour I have ever seen.
"This is the Queen's bower, mademoiselle " said Pierre as we stepped in. "A sweet Queen,", he sighed, "the prettiest we ever had. '
His last words I heard indistinctly, I was attending to tl;le coiffure of Queen Anne of France.
"Would your Majesty orefer the curl here?" I said, placing a delicate little curl on her forehead. "Or here, at the neck,"
"Non! non! not ort the neck," said
the Queen, "it might be spoiled-when the axe cuts off my head."
The Queen had committed treason and was to go to the block.
"Do you think, Madeline," she said, "that the axe will cut my frock?" brushing the spots of powder from the sweet black velvet dress, with pearls around the neck and sleeves. I was weeping, but 1 managed to say "Idon't-think-so."
The door opened, and there stood the bishop. "It is time!" he said sadly. The Queen arose, and walked out on to the terrace on her way to the block.
"What a lovely day!" she said slowly.
"Take it away, Pierre! Take it away!" I came suddenly to my senses to see ] ane, my girl friend, standing on a chair screaming at a little dead mouse in Pierre's old hand.
- Sylvia Cruthers, 12 years
AGOLDMINE
At the beginning, a gold mine is only a little hole in the earth, but it becomes deeper all the time. When it is about fifty feet deep, the owner starts to timber it, so that the sides will not fall in on top of the miners.
When the mine is about two hundred feet deep, the owner. finds the dirt is too heavy and takes too long to take to the government battery, so he starts to build his own private battery.
First of all the poppet legs, at least fifty feet high, and the monkey, which is a bucket worked up and down by a winch, between two big pieces of wood, like a lift; then there is the pulley which pulls the bucket up and down. When the bucket is pulled up it is run along a railway line to a hole where it is broken up with a big sledge hammer. It goes through a grate into the stamps, which crush it into little pieces. Then it runs into the silver plates, and the s?nd and stone go into a waste hole, while the gold stays on the plates, from which it is taken and made into a small ball. This ball is then boiled over an open fire for about three hours; then salt
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After it has been boiled it is poured into an oblong mould and left to cool. The black refuse called "s lag" is put back into the fire, then sulphur and salts are added, and it is boiled again. Then it is poured into the mould to recover the gold that is left.
The gold stays in the mould while the slag runs off into a trav and hardens This slag is thrown -into a biobin and treated or assayed in there is still gold in it.
There are many other things on a mine which are very interesting. The engine room has many with belts around their wheels, so that if you go too near you might be thrown off your feet and killed. Then there is the assaying room, where chemicals are kept and where the gold dust is treated to see whether the dirt is worth crus bing. · are the most import.:!J.lt things on a mme: there are many more smaller things but they are only details compared with the others.
-Jean Cassey, 12 years. (] unior Prize \Vinner)
THEDOLL'SHOUSE
I have a doll's house at home and it is made of cardboard.
I got my doll's house from Vera. The first day I got the doll's house Vera made it up for the party. It has a blue roof and yellow walls and a red and yellow verandah. It has flowers on the window sill. I can build it myself and I find that it is easier than I thought. It has one on the roof.
The people next door are always wanting to put the doll's house up. I play with it nearly every day.
Patricia Keane, 7 years.
TUPPENCE
Tuppen ny Tuppence is my little pup, She ts black and brown and white, And every morning I play with Tup, But she likes it more at night.
Tuppenny Tuppence is my very own, She chases me round the lawn, Sometimes she stops to nose out an · old bone, And she wakes us all up at dawn.
Tuppenny Tuppence is my little pup, She can't bark perfectly yet, Her real name's Tuppence but for short she's Tup, And she's my dear little pet.
-Prudence Shenton, 12 years
SUNRISE
The earth is dark, with the shades of night Still hovering over meadow and lea, For the fiery sun with its gold beams bright, Has not ,appeared to me.
But soon the beautiful earth Will be flooded with golden light, Which drives away from out _the sky, The lingering shadows of mght.
The leaves of the trees are tinged with gold, . Birds' voices swell w1th the songs of the morn, · Vv'hile over tlie hill the ardent sun, Comes to ripen the golden corn.
He shines, bringing haopiness and life To every living thing. Small wonder then that he has been Crowned Celestial King.
- Beth Dunn, 12 vea 's
OLDCOLLEGIANS'NOTES.1938
President, K. Morris by; Vice dent, Dr. Summers; Secretary, E .. son. Assistant Secretary, P. Wllhamson'; Treasurer, E. Foulds; General Committee: B. Cheyne, J. Smart, C. Pascoe, A. Cairns, H. Taylor.
ActivitiesDuring1938
The first social gathering was a party given by the President at her flat to the retiring and newly elected Corninittees. Following this, at a later date, a Tripoli Evening held at
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the School. This was well attended, as it was a great opportunity. to say farewell to Jean \N eber, who ha:d been Secretary and Committee was returning to her home m. V1ct?na. A cigarette case, suitably mscnbed, was presented to her, and good wishes for her future were votced.
On June 17 a Children's Party, in aid of the Clinic at Victoria Park was organised, and the Assc:ciation was asked to help. K. Mornsby, B. Cheyne, P. Treadgold, E. Nei lson represented the AssoCJatwn.
Following the decision of the Annual General Meeting in March to donate the sum of £20 towards helping to furnish a portion of the new buildings, a Bridge Party was orgamsed and held in the School Gymnasium on June 24th. Tables were well filled and many members who were unabie to attend contributed small donations, for which we would like to thank them. The nett profit on the evening was £5.
On the evening of July 23, the President entertained at her flat the various committees to bid farewell to Dr. Summers who was leaving for England on six months' vacation. Games, competitions, etc:, were into with enthusiasm, and a damty supper was enjoyed.
The evening of July 29 was devoted to a "Beetle Drive" in the School, arranged by the Association a party to wish bon voyage to our V1ce President, Dr. Summers. During the evening the guest of honou: was the recipient of many good w1shes and several useful gifts.
The Annual Tea was held on Friday, August 19, the School's Birthday. There were about s ixty members and past mistresses present. tables were decked with iceland P<?PPieS, m;;tkinrr the Dining Hall a bnght settmg a happy gathering. \iVhile regrettinrr the absence of Dr. Summers, who on the high seas, those were delirrhted to have with then'! M1ss Hendry ;ho is Acting Principal. During the evening the plans for _the new School building were on v1ew and were highly commended. A short ad-
dress by the President closed an enjoyable re-union.
The Association was invited by the Free Milk Council to help on the Street Appeal Day in September. Two stands were allocated. The response resulted in their collections at these two stands, one at the Palace Hotel, and one at Newspaper House, rankino· second higest, for which credit mainly due to the efforts of the President. We wish to convey thanks to all members who assisted at various intervals during the clay.
The Association has pleasure in reporting a definite increase in both financial membership, and general interest in the Club's activities. We are grateful for this as we do sincerely desire to strengthen this organisation to make it a strong and definitely beneficial link with our School. We ask all old girls not yet members to join us in strivirw to attain this end. We have in the Principal one who heartily cooperates in all our undertakiu.gs.
DramaticClub
Committee: N. Mercer, D. Dingwall, N. Henderson, K. Baird, S. Angel.
The Dramatic Club reports renewed mterest for 1938. It was decided to give "Ladies in Waiting" as the An_nual Play. To this end, a play readmg evemng was arranged at the home of Noel Henderson to procure the desJred talent. Mrs. Cox having been asked to produce the play, gladly consented. The grateful thanks of the Club_ are extended to Mrs. Cox for spannl' out of her already busy life, th_e hme an? trouble necessary for undertakmg. The play was given 111 the Myola Hall, Claremont on Septem_ber 29, in the presence of a large audtence. At the conclusion a presentatiOn was made to Mrs. Cox and the players were showered with gifts and flowers. The usual donation was sent to the School Cot Fund for the Child_ren's Hospital, for which the play IS produced. All members should be extremely proud of the cast and all those who assisted in numerous ways to achieve this success.
37 HockeyClub
For the first time a team of hockey players was formed early in the year. Owing to the entry of the Hockey Club to the West Australian Hockey Association being late, they were classed in "Low Grade." However, their successes, winning 20 matches out of·'21 and in the finals the gaining of "C" Grade trophy, give great hopes of their promotion at an early elate to a higher standing.
The Old Girls' Association feel very proud of their achievements and send good wishes that they may continne to carry the flag aloft. The matches have been much enjoy5;_d by all taking part and the Club extends a hearty welcome to any hockey minded girl to join the team. Names may be sent to Kathleen Baird, View Street, Cottesloe. Joan Dickson is to be married at an date in Malaya, to Ben Phillips of Smgapore, and Moira Mills to Alec Fisher of Sungei, Lembing. In Perth at the close of November, Thyra Horswill is to marry Mr. R. E. Robinson, A.F.I.A.
Mary Evans is now Mrs. Frank Ritson, and Bonnie Ripper, Mrs. Fenn Hammond;. _Margaret Montgomery, Mrs, ]. Phtlhps, and Bernice Worthington, Mrs. J. Currell.
Congratulations are extended to: Dulcie Bell (Armstrong), of S-ingapore-a son; Betty Eddington (Browne)-a son; Peggy Dunphy (N unn)-a son; Mary Weisner (Drake Brockman)-a son; Joan Langdon (Beaton) - a son; Agnes Turnbull (Cu:mmgl:am)-a son; Jean Vincent WJ!son)-twin daughters, JudIth and Angela.
Several Old Girls are in England at including: Leslie McKenzie, ol!- a tnp abroad; Joan Solomon, busy w1th pnvate nursing; Marjorie Congreve, nursing in Westminster Hospital; Doris Diva!, studying music in Schools. Helga Stang is married and has it small son.
Kathleen Urquhart (Cramond) returned from London recently.
Studying at University of Western Australia at present are Edith Ben-
