ST. MARGARET'S COLLEGE MAGAZINE

(Curtailed unfortunately for lack of space.)

'l'h 1929 Reunion wa a very happy time for members of the Association, many girls coming from Ashburton, Timaru, North anterbu1·y, and even Auckland. Evensong was held at chool on Friday, ovember 22nd, at which Bishop WestWatson gave the acld1·e . On Saturday, at 7.30, Holy Communion was celebrated in the School Chapel, after which some ninety girls past and present sat down to breakfast at the Sisters' invitation. In the afternoon there was a tennis match between Old Girls and Present Girls for the Betty Thomas Challenge Cup, won by a narrow margin by the Old Girls. Tea was served from the pavilion, and ice creams proved an attraction for old and young alike.

At 6.30 we had our first Annual Reunion Dinner in the Clarendon Hotel, over fifty members being present.

The General Meeting of the Association took place at School at 8.15. It was rather difficult to settle down to plain business, for even the most experienced find it hard to mix balance sheets with fruit salad.

There was a large attendance, Sister Rosemary presiding.

The following officer were elected :-President, Sister Rosemary; Vice-President, Janet tory; Hon. Secretary, Rose Reynolds; Hon. Trea urer, Mr·. Gibb ; Committee, I. Graham, J. Eddy, A. Chamberlain, '. Purchas, N. Garland, B. Thomas, I. Bates.

The 0.0.'a Retreat.-A short week-end Retreat was held in the Rous hapel on May 3rd, at which about twenty were present, including fifteen Old Girls. The Rev. H. W. Smith was the Conductor. It bas been a pleasure to arrange for these retreats, and the Si ters hope that Old Girls will take advantage of any opportunities of attending retreats in the future. Possibly they may find such opportunity with the Sisters of the Sacred Name, 181 Barbadoes Street.

Tennis Tournament.-In perfect weather a match between teams representing Christ's College O.B.A., St. Hilda's College O.G.A., St. Andrew's O.G.A., and St. Margaret's O.G.A. Our team was represented by lVI. herris, B. Macdonald, M. Saunders, and M. Rankin. The match was won by Old Collegians by 83 games, St. Margaret's runners up with 82.

The Annual Dance.-This was held in July, in the Winter Garden, and was even more successful than that of 1929. We were again most fortunate in our ho te ses, Mesdames J. Cracroft Wilson, J. G. L. Vernon, Harold Barker, and Miss Bromley Cocks.

Financially, too, the dance was a uccess, £20 being given to Sister May for the girls at the Shirley Home.

Gymnasium Club.-A club was formed for members during the winter term, the girls meeting once a week in the School Gymnasium, under Miss King' supervision.

Drama Circle.-During the winter term the Drama Circle met fortnightly for readjn-gs of many interesting plays. Miss Neta Billcliff again kindly and generously offered to produce for us, and we hope two plays, '"rhe Knave of Hearts" and ''Tickless Time,'' will be ready for Reunion week.

Netball Match.

On Saturday, August 2nd, the present girls challenged us to a etball match which they easily won. Afterwards they entertained us with aft rnoon tea, and a gymnasium display. We hope the match will be held annually.

Violet Day.-Several members of the Association took charge of a stand on Violet Day, and made over £11.

The Bazaar.-We took charge of the Bedroom and Bathroom, and also managed a chocolate throw, and a bucket and putting competition. The stall was well stocked with all kinds of dainty things ent by members. They came in so quickly on the morning that we w re unable to keep a list of donors, whom we now thank mo t heartily, and also those who could not come, but bought ticket . The result was £28 9s. I0½d. with all expenses paid, a splendid contribution to the total.

We have now seven Life Memb rs-E. Cant, J. Storey, S. Purchas, R. Reynolds, B. Thomas, A. Butterworth, and M. Best. The Life Member hip i £5, and includes the magazine. 'rbe money is invested with the Perpetual Trustees.

We wish all member a very happy year and trust they will rally round and avail themselve. of the various clubs a.nd social functions the Association offers.

Withdrawal of the Sisters.-It was with very great regret that we heard of the i ters' intention of withdrawing from St. Margaret's.

As we go to Pre s, the sad new of Mr . Tobin's death has reached us. We offer our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Garland and Norah; also to Gladys Buddle, who has just lost her father.