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ijoard of Governors •The Staff Officers of the School School Roll Editorial School Diary Prize-giving, 1947 Examination Results Correspondence Work Inter-House Quiz Parents' Day Choir Notes Chapel Notes Discussion G1·oup Notes Debating Contest Boarders' Notes Ove1 seas Relief Drama Notes Junior Drama Club Arts and Crafts Club Science Club Orchestra Notes French Club Country Girls' Cluh Travel Club Chess Club School Dance Tennis Notes Netball Notes Hockey Notes Swimming Notes Athletic Notes Athletic Sports Honours Gym-1947 Konini House Notes Kowhai House Notes Matipo House Notes Rata House Notes Rimu House Notes Junior Athletic Sports Original Contributions Old Girls' Notes Exchanges

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OF GOVERNORS

Chairman: The Most Rev. The Archbishop of New Zealand. Deputy-Chairman: The Very Rev. A. K. Warren, M.C., M.A. Bursar: E. P. Wills, Esq., B.A., LL.M., M.Com. Rev. R. P. Andrews R. A. Barnsdale, Esq. Rev. Canon S. Parr, M.A. F. T. H. Bell, Esq. Rev. I. L. Richards E. C. Champion, Esq., M.A., LL.M. Miss L. Gardner J. Roy-Smith, Esq. E. A. Adams, Esq. H. S. Williams, Esq.

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Head Mistress: Mrs. C. L. Young, M.A. (Oxon). Staff:

Miss M. Claughton, C Certificate; Miss P. Stevenson, B.Sc. (N.Z.) ; B Certificate. Music Specialist, A.T.C.L. VioMiss W. Wadsworth, M.A. (N.Z.); lin; First Assistant. Head of Latin Dept. Miss M. Cadel, Dip. Chelsea College of Phys.Ed.; Dip. of Phys. Miss G. Ulrich, M.A. (N.Z.) ; Ed. (London) ; C.S.P.; Games Head of Geography Dept. Mistress; Julius House-mistress. Miss F. Palmer, B.A. (N.Z.); C. Certificate; Librarian. Miss M. Connor, M.H.Sc. (N.Z.) ; Head of Science Dept. ; Galwey Mrs. P. Lov•ell-Smith, B.A. ( N .Z.) ; House-mistress. Head of French Dept. (left Miss N. Archer, C Certificate; June). Std. IV; Kilburn House-misMrs. W. Morton, Dip. Fine Arts • tress (left Oct.) . (Aberdeen) ; Art Mistress. Miss D. Taylor, Matron of Kilburn Miss E. Galbraith, Home Craft House (1st term); Kilburn Certificate. House-mistress 2nd and 3rd Miss G. Rankin, C Certificate; Form I; Head of Primary Dept. terms. Miss D. Robinson, P.C.T., Head of Miss N. Campbell, B.A. (N.Z.) ; Commercial Dept. C Certificate; Head of Junior Miss K. Edwards, B.A. (Hons.), Dept. University of Wales. Miss M. Doherty, C Certificate. Miss L. Anderson, M.A. (N.Z.); Miss J. Willis, C Certificate. Head of French Dept. (from Miss R. Morgan, Secretary. Miss F. King, L.T.C.L.; SpeechJune) ; Orchestra 3rd term. Mrs. S. Penney, B.A. (N.Z.); training. Head of "Modern" Dept. Mrs. S. Fillenz, German. Mrs. U. Dromgoole, M.A. (Cam- Miss G. McLeod, Piano. bridge) : Head of Mathematics Miss G. Mumford, L.T.C.L., Piano. Dept. Miss D. Hight, L.R.S.H., L.T.C.L., Miss F. Morris, M.A. (Sydney); Piano. Head of English Dept. Mr. Frances Bate, Orchestra (1st Miss I. Marchment, Board of Eduand 2nd term) . cation; Teachers' Dip.-advancMrs. Frances Bate, Violin Classes. ed Divinity; (Bp. Otter Col- Miiss P. Shand, Dip. Home Science; lege, Chichester, England); Matron of Galwey House (left Head of Divinity Dept. July).

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Miss E. Ruston, Dip. Home Mistress Kilburn House. Science; Matron of Galwey Miss M. Mannering, Games AsHouse (from July). sistant. Miss A. Fisken, Matron of Julius The Very Rev. the Dean of ChristHouse. church, M.A. (Oxon.), Chaplain. Mrs. E. Dalziel, Assistant House

OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL, Elizabeth Champion Ann Coates

Lorna Cook Caroline Curtis Owen Fulton Rosemary Godfrey Robyn Jenkin

Prefects: Rosalind Carey Gillian Quentin-Baxter

(Head)

Sub-Prefects: Ballinda Myers Elizabeth Parham Raywyn Radcliffe Cecilia Thomas Prurlence Tobin Senior Orderlies: Rae Jack Audrey Thacker Muriel Thomas Jennifer Warren

Alison Bruce Robin Forster Jocelyn Gibb Alison Hughey

Ann Coates (Head) Caroline Curtis Robin Forster

Kilburn llouse Prefects: Owen Fulton Elizabeth Parham J( illmrn

Alison Bruce Audrey Elms Diana Newton

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Brown Alison Greenwood

Audrey Thacker Nancy Glass

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House Orderlies: Mary Newton Joy Robilliard

J11li?rnHn11se Monifresses: Leonie Little

Galwey House Prefects: (Head) Mary Shields

H 011se Captains: Konini-Rosalind Carey Rata-Elizabeth Kowhai-Rosemary Godfrey Rimu-Gillian Matipo-Ann Coates

Champion Quentin-Baxter

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Elizabeth Champion Rosalind Carey Ann Coates Joan Chapman

Games Comrnittee: Owen Fulton Rosemary Godfrey Gillian Quentin-Baxter Joy Robilliard Library

Rosalind Carey

Ann Coates

E. Champion G. Quentin-Baxter

Prefects: Prudence

Tobin-Assistant

Chapel Prefects: Gillian Quentin-Baxter Editorial Committee: .R. Jenkin

Fonn Terrn, I V.U.A. A. Bruce V.U.M. & S. .... A . Hughey V.L.A. E. Marshall V.L.M. E. Matson B. Vizer IV.A. IV.M. P. McCallum III.A. J. Francis R. Lawrence 111.M. II. J. Fulton I. J. Cox Std. 4

A. Morris D. Ballantyne

Orderlies: Tenn 11 A. Elms P. Whittington J. McLeod J. Watson E. Balfour A. Plimmer A. Jones F. Walker M. Bruce E. McAlpine P. Fenwick J Morris A. Dunster

Terrn Ill J. Adams Z. Treleaven A. Acton-Adam:3 J. Kensington A. Somers A. McLachlan B. Flesher N. Levy J. Dickson R. Bell

J. Slyfield L. Wilson

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SCHOOL ROLL For1n VI A Carey, Rosalind (Konini) Champion, Elizabeth (Rata) Coates,· Ann (Matipo)

(Mrs. Yowng) Quentin-Baxter, Gillian (Rimu) Tobin, Prudence (Rata) Warren, Jennifer (Kowhai)

Fonn VI B (Mrs. Youmg) Jenkin, Robyn ·(Rata) Cook, Lorna (Kowhai) •Myers, Ballinda (Konini) Curtis, Caroline ( Matipo) Parham, Elizabeth (Rimu) Forster, Robin (Konini) Radcliffe, Raywyn (Matipo) Fulton, Owen (Rata) Thacker, Audrey (Kowhai) Gibb, Jocelyn (Rimu) Thomas, Cecilia (Matipo) Godfrey, Rosemary (Kowhai) Thomas, Muriel (Kowhai) Jack, Rae (Matipo) F'onn V U A (Mrs. Penney) Adams, Jean (Matipo) Newton, Mary (Rimu) Agar, Hilary (Kowhai) North, Beverley (Konini) Packer, Rosemary (Matipo) Bell, Marlene (Matipo) Bowen, Valerie (Matipo) Partridge, Louise ( Kowhai) Pickup, Maureen (Kowhai) Bruce, Alison (Rata) Talbot, Helen (Matipo) Buckeridge, Isobel (Kowhai) Taylor, Judith (Rimu) Elms, Audrey (Matipo) Thomas, Marguerite (Matipo) Iversen, Elizabeth (Kowhai) Johnston, Helen (Konini) Tobin, Gillian (Rata) Jones, Jennifer (Kowhai) Todd, Judith (Rimu) Lewis, Margaret (Kowhai) SmiLh, Rosemary (Rimu) Luney, Lois (Konini) Stuart, Lesley (Rimu) Milnes, Shirley (Rata) Vile, Jocelyn (Konini) Miller, Pamela (Konini) Webley, Janette (Matipo) Newton, Diana (Rimu) Wilson, Janet (Rata) Forrn V U S Chapman; Joan (Matipo) Hughey, Alison (Konini) Lamb, Jacqueline (Matipo) Moore, Kathleen (Rimu)

(Miss Morris) Robilliard, Joy (Rimu) Roy-Smith, Rosalind ( Rata) Soanes, Fay (Konini)

Forrn V U M Bate, Janice (Konini) Davies, Jill (Rimu) Glass, Nancy (Matipo) Gould, Janet (Rimu) Heslop, Susan (Rimu) Jarman, Diana (Matipo) Johnson, Marilyn (Kowhai) Kofoed, Audrey (Rata) Loversidge, Mona (Kowhai)

(Miss Morris) Minty, Marian (Konini) Ormandy, Elsa (Rimu) Penrose, Margaret (Rata) Sharpe, Pamela (Konini) Shields, Mary (Rata) Simmance, Denise (Kowhai) Smith, Pamela (Rimu) Treleaven, Zora (Rata) Whittington, Patricia (Rata)

Form V L A (Miss Mwrchrnent) Acton-Adams, A-nn (Matipo) Burtenshaw, Leita Ballantyne, Mary (Kowhai) Cameron, Margaret

(Rimu) ( Rimu)

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Carter, Margaret (Rata) Cotter, Marion (Rata) Ellis, Judith (Rimu) Falck, Mary (Matipo) Gordon, Jean (Konini) Horman, Josephine (Matipo) Hudson, Anne (Rimu) Macdonald, Christine (Kowhai) Macleod, Janice (Konini) Mardon, Judith (Konini) Marshall, Eloise (Kowhai) Miller, Rema (Konini) Mulcock, Mary (Matipo)

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Nelson, Wendy (Kowhai) O_wer, Felicity (Rimu)· Perry, Alison (Rata) Plimmer, Honor (Matipo) Pretsch, Mary (Rata) Rollinson, Margaret (Konini) Schluter, Doreen (Rata) Stevens, Robin (Kowhai) Thacker, Alison (Kowhai) Unwin, Basil (Kowhai) White, Rosemary (Kowhai) Wilding, Jane (Konini) Wise, Nancy (Rimu)

Form, V L M (Miss Robinson) Besley, Alison (Rata) Ollivier, Anne (Konini) Read, N oeline (left 2nd term) Beaumont, Barbara (Rata) (Konini) Cresswell, Kathleen (left 1st term) (Rimu) Reed, Margaret (left 1st term) (Kowhai) Dickson, Judith (Konini) Rivers, Charlotte (Matipo) Farrell, Judith (Rimu) Gillanders, Enid (Kowhai) Rudd, Patsy (Kowhai) Heinzmann, Pamela (Rimu) Stackhouse, Anne (Rata) Kensington, Jennifer (Rata) Thompson, Elaine (Rata) Watson, Helen (Matipo) Loe, June (Kowhai) Matson, Elizabeth (Kowhai) Watson Joy (Matipo) Wilson, Ann (Rimu) McMaster, Sandra (Kowhai) Form IV A (Miss Connor) la Roche, Jacqueline ( Konini) Andrews, Dorianne (Rimu) Macfarlane Joan (Rimu) Ashbey, Christina (Matipo) Morrow, Betty (Rata) Ashby, Marie (Matipo) Muschamp, Margaret (Rimu) Balfour, Ena (Matipo) Myers, Nedra (Konini) Bartlett, Margaret (Konini) Preston, Elizabeth (Kowhai) Blackler, Jocelyn (Kowhai) Richards, Ursula (Rimu) Cooper, Ngaire (Kowhai) Ross, Alison ( Ma tipo) Davie, Elizabeth (Rimu) Rowntree, Bernadette (Matipo) Dougall, Heather (Kowhai) Roy-Smith, Enid (Rata) Fernie, Roma (Matipo) Smith, Cynthia (Kowhai) Gardiner, Jennifer (Matipo) Somers, Ann (Rata) Harrison, Sally (Rata) Thomas. Lesley (Matipo) Henshall, Margaret (Konini) Vizer, Beryl (Rimu) Jenkins. Jennifer (Kowhai) Watson, Pamela (Matipo) Joyce, Glenys (Rata) Form IV M (Miss Stevenson) Dunn, Julia (Matipo) Ballantyne, Joan (Rata) Feast, Valerie (Kowhai) Barlass, Gay (Rata) Fairbairn, Audrey (Matipo) Boleyn, Margaret (Konini) Halliday, Jocelyn (Matipo) Baylis, Judith (Rata) Harding, Joan (Rimu) Beagley, Zephrine (Konini) Hawkins, Ruth (Kowhai) Bowater, Leith (Rata) Hoy, Rhonda (Rata) Coxhead, Myfanwy (Rimu) Jecks, Mary (Konini) Cree, Jeanette (Kowhai) Lake, Sally (Rimu) Dawrant, Lois (Rimu)

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Mackenzie, Elaine (Konini) McCallum, Patricia (Konini) McLachlan, Alyth (Kowhai) Moor, Gabrielle (Kowhai) Morris, Edna (Rimu) Mossman, Joyce (Rata) Nairn, Joy (Konini)

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Pennycook, Lenore ( Ra ta) Plimmer, Arlene (Matipo) Rollason, Kathleen (Rimu) Scott, Marion (Matipo) Walker, Judith (Matipo) Watling, Margaret (Rimu) Wilson, Diana (Matipo)

Form III A (Miss Wadsworth) Adair, Adrienne (Rimu) Jones, Avril (Kowhai) Allison, Judith (Rimu) Jones, Mary Rose (Rimu) Andersen, Alison (Konini) Orchard, Jennifer (Kowhai) Bell, Judith ( Matipo) Pickles, Judith (Rimu) Blackley, Nan (Matipo) Radcliffe, Mary (Kowhai) Brown, Nanette (Konini) Smith, Pamela R. (Matipo) Chalklin, Patricia (Rimu) Richardson, Jean (Konini) Cullen, Pamela (Kowhai) Sparrow, Lois (Rimu) Ferguson, Kathleen (Rata) Soanes, Elizabeth (Konini) Fisher, Alison (Kowhai) Spooner, Judith (Rata) Flesher, Barbara (Rata) Todd, Barbara (Rimu) Francis, June (Konini) Westgarth, Margaret (Rata) Fulton, Diana (Rimu) Wills, Margaret ( Konini) Galbraith,· Shirley ( Matipo) Wilson, Janice (Konini) Greenwood, Alison (Rimu) Wishart, Helen (Kowhai) Form III M (Miss Ulrich) Lawrence, Raewyn (Kowhai) Besley, Barbara (Rata) Clarke, Julie (Kowhai) Levy, Noeline (Matipo) Croft, Betty (Konini) Little, Leonie (Kowhai) Cross, Gwyneth (Rata) Mair, Jocelyn (Matipo) D' Arey, Joan (Konini) Manson, Beverley (Rata) De la Hunt, Margaret (Kowhai) Mellish, Judith (Rata) Edwards, Wins·ome (Rimu) Norman, Lenzie (Matipo) Grubb, Mona (Rata) Phillips, Isabel (Konini) Heinzmann, Janet (Rimu) Pickering, Mary (Rimu) Hempstalk, Ruth (Rata) Schluter, Fay (Rata) Isherwood, Margaret (Konini) Walker, Frances (Konini) Jarvie, Diana (Matipo) . Walker, Lyonella (Konini) Keith, Robin (Konini) Williams, Anne (Rimu) King, Pamela (Matipo) Form II (Miss Cla-ughton) Barbour, Lorraine (Matipo) Hownan, Venetta (Matipo) Bower, Lorna (Konini), Isherwood, Jocelyn (Konini) left 2nd term Kelman, Valerie (Rata) Brown, Elizabeth (Konini) Littlejohn, Pamela (Konini) Bruce, Margaret (Konini) (3rd term) Cole-Baker, Rae (Kowhai), McAllister, Ann (Rimu) left 2nd term Macfarlane, Janet (Konini) Dickson, Jill (Konini) Mair, Virginia (Matipo) Edwardes, Joanne (Kowhai) Marshall, Gillian (Matipo) Finney, Elizabeth (Kowhai) Minson, Gail (Rata) Fogg, Verona (Rata) Moffat, Lesley (Rata) Fowler, Philippa (Rata) Moore, Elaine (Rirriu) Fulton, Judith (Rimu) Ormandy, Jill (Rimu)

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Simmons, Suzanne (Rata) Sell, Helen (Konini) Shearer, Joan ( Konini) Skurr, Jennifer (Matipo)

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Taylor, Diane (Matipo) Tobin, Priscilla (Rata) Worsnop, Beverley (Kowhai) Whitehead, Janet (Rimu)

Fornt I (Miss Rankin) A'Court, Lynette (Rimu) Holenbergh,~Rosita (Rata) Batstone, Beryl (Kowhai) Jennings, Susan (Matipo) Bell, Ruth (Konini) Jones, Pamela (Matipo) Bryden, Beverley (Matipo) Lightfoot, Lynette (Konini) Carr, Carole (Matipo) McAlpine, Elspeth (Kowhai) Chappell, Ann (Konini) Redpath, Gay (Rimu) Cox, Juliet (Kowhai) Reynolds, Jennifer (Rimu) Cox, Margaret (Kowhai) Round, Margaret (Kowhai) Craythorne, Jacqueline (Rata) Shrimpton, Fiona (Kowhai) Cromb, Jeanette (Konini) Sutton, Carlene (Rimu) Cross, Pamela (Kowhai) Thompson, Betty (Konini) Fenwick, Philippa (Konini) Thompson, Jennifer (Rimu) Hamann, Elizabeth (Rimu) Tomes, Betty (Matipo) Harris, Elizabeth (Rata) Tothill, Janet (Matipo) Harrison, Helen ( Rata) Withell, Erica (Matipo) Hobbs, Judith (Konini) Standard 4 (Miss Archer) Agar, Philippa (Kowhai) Morris, Joyce, Kowhai) Ballantyne, Anne (Kowhai) Morris, Anne (R1mu) Ballantyne, Dawn (Rata) Needham, Barbara (Rata) Brown, Patricia (Matipo) Orchard, Cherry (Kowhai) Brownie, Barbara (Konini) Robinson, June (Matipo) Clark, Janice (Matipo) Slyfield, Jillian (Rimu) Corbett, Adrienne (Konini) Steere, Rewa (Konini) Davidson, Rosemary (Kowhai) Stevens, Adrienne (Matipo) Stevens, Josephine (Rata) Dunster, Adrienne (Rimu) Edwardes, Sally (Kowhai) Stewart, Aileen (Kowhai) Hodge, Margaret (Matipo) Thomson. Suzanne (Rimu) Hoy, Janet (Rata) Wilson, Dorothy (Rata) Wjlson, Lynette (Rata) McCormick, Helene (Kowhai) Maitland, Judette (Konini) Standar·d 3 (Miss Doherty) Adair, Jacqueline Jackson, Heather Arthur, Lois Macdonald, Rosemary McPhail, Jennifer Bamford, Judith Beck, Jan ice Mitchell, Jan Bishop, Wendy N evell, Diana Ollivier, Margaret Cleland, Barbara Petrie, Judith (came 3rd term) Collins, Susan (came 2nd term) Dowling, Joan Robinson, Diana Falck, Jan Stewart-Smith, Rosemary Fernie, Patricia Sapsford, Adrienne Harris, Elizabeth Tapley, Sandra Hill, Rowena (left 2nd term) Walton. Beverley Hintz, Carmen Wills, Heather Hulme, Juliet (came 3rd term)

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Rollinson, Helen Smith, Leonore Stevens, Sonya Todd, Marcia Wells, Ronice Wynn-Williams, Anne.

Standard Adams, Jill Blunden, Jennifer Brander, Lorraine Guillermo, Mary Hale, Katrina Henderson, Susan Hill, Beatrice (left 2nd term) Hodge, Averil Humphries, Rae McAlpine, Louise

1 (Miss Willis) Macdonald Dinah McGeorge, Ursula (left 2nd term) McGill, Robyn Nevin, Linda (left .2nd term) Rastrick, Elizabeth Rich, Helen Spear, Angela (came 3rd term) Turner, Janet Wills, Philippa

Kindergarten Bell, Jacqueline Bell, Jennifer (came 2nd term) Blunden, Gillian Brown, Shirley Clark, Deborah Cummings, Lynette Deans, Anne Erikson, Rose Etwell, Dianne Fancourt, Elizabeth (left 2nd term) Fancourt, Juliet (left 2nd term) Ferris, Katinka Frost, Heather Gebbie, Jane Glasson, Wendy Grant, Vivienne

(Miss Carnpbell) Grubb, Christine Hall, Philippa Harris, Kathryn Holdgate, Gillian Jacobs, Vivienne Jarrett, Diana Maling, Rosemary Marshall, Janet Owen, Susan Phelan, Barbara (left 1st term) Scandrett, Jocelyn Spicer, Rosemary Williams, Jennifer Wilson, Fay Wilson, Janice Wilson, Margaret

EDITORIAL a month's delay at the beginning of this year owing to the epidemic of Infantile Paralysis, school activities, with the exception of a few, have progressed as u_sual. Our sporting teams have excelled themselves, and at the time of going to press our examination candidates are preparing to gain further honours in the intellectual field. Although the year has been a successful one, the announcement of Mrs Young's retirement in 1949 has occasioned deep regret. Throughout her many years of service Mrs Young has given unfailing devotion to the school, and all her pupils will remember with gratitude her wise and sympathetic guidance. We know that by doing all we can to maintain and develop the high standards she has set us, we can help to make Mrs Young's retirement a happy one. DESPITE

THE STAFF At the beginning of the year we were pleased to welcome Misses Ulrich, Wadsworth, Palmer, Mannering, Ruston and Mrs Lovell-Smith to the staff. In March Miss Broadhead left to go to England and her duties as Librarian were taken over by Miss Palmer. Miss Anderson, who had been a member of the ational Symphony Orchestra, returned in the second term to assume her former position as head of the French Department, and in the third term we welcomed back Miss Edwards, who had left us at the end of 194 7 to visit Wales. Miss Edwards is now in charge of the Library, while Miss Palmer has been Form Mistress of Standard IV, since the departure of Miss Archer prior to her marriage in the third term. In July we said good-bye to Miss Shand, Matron of Galwey House, and welcomed Miss Ruston in her stead. We send our best wishes to all who have left, and our

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gratitude goes to Miss de Thier who relieved during Cadel's absence in the second term.

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March 2-SchooJ opened with a roll of 425. The opening service was taken by the School Chaplain. Misses Galbraith, Wadsworth, Ulrich, Palmer, Mannering, and Mrs LovellSmith were ·welcomed to the staff. March 3-Prefects and Senior Orderlies elected. March 4-Election of Head Prefect. March 5-Head Prefect announced. March 10-Archdeacon Mountfort spoke to the school about Melanesia. March 12-Mi s Broadhead was farewelled by the school. March 18-Induction of Prefects and Senior Orderlies. March 25-Maundy Thursday Service. Lenten collection brought up. April I-Prefects visited forms to give instruction on general chool rule . April 6-Mr Frank Woods spoke to the school about China and Rewi Alley. April 7-Group of Vlth Form 0 -ir]s went to the ,vomen' Peace Rally at the Civic Theatre. April 9-House Tennis Finals played. pril -Group of VIth Form girls went to the Repertory production of Galsworthy's play 'Justice'. April 15-Harvest Festival Service. Tinned food collected was sent to Liverpool Girls' College and vegetables were taken to St. Martin's House. General Knowledge Test held. April 21-Party of senior girls went to hear the B minor Mass at the Cathedral. May l _:_School Dance held. May 3-Grou p of senior girls went to a production of Emlyn Williams' play ' The Light of Heart '. May 4-Whole House Relay won by Rata. Earthquake practice. Arrival of visitors from Students' Procession. May 6-House Quiz, won by Konini. May 7-Mark Reading. Closing Service conducted by the School Chaplain.

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May 25-Schoo] re-opened. Opening Service was conducted by the Rev. I. L. Richards. May 26-Party of senior girls went to hear the Queensland State string quartette. May 27-' Give a Day-Save a Child' Service held. Total amount contributed by staff and girls was [90. June 7-King's Birthday. June 10-First part of Church's Year Service held. Group of senior gir]s saw the film of Emlyn William's play 'The Corn is Green '. June I I-Farewell Party given at the House for Miss Archer. June 17-Second part of Church's Year Service held. June 18-The school was very pleased to welcome Miss Anderson back to the staff. June 22-Party went to hear Richard Farrell. June 24-The new form-room for commercial classes was dedicated by the School Chaplain. June 25-First meeting of Inter-School Chess Club. June 27-Students' Day of Prayer Service attended by some senior girls . .June 29-Party of senior girls went to see 'Carmen'. July 2-Farwell party held at Galwey House for Miss Shand. July 5-In the absence of Miss Cadel, the school welcomed Miss de Thier as gym mistress. July 7-Group of junior girls went to hear the ational Orchestra. July 13-Mrs Young's birthday. July 18-Confirmation Service. July 19-22-School Examinations. July 23-Examination Holiday. July 27-VIth Form girls were interviewed by Mr Troup. July 30-Some senior girls went to the 'Ballet Rambert'. August I I-The School Drama group presented James Rridie's ' The Dragon and the Dove' in the Radiant Theatre. August 14-The Repertory production of 'Twelfth ight' was attended by a party of senior girls. August 16-A further party saw ' Twelfth ight '. Party

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oE junior girls attended the Training College production of ' The Wind in the Willows '. August 18~Parents' Day. Direct giving Service. P.T.A. meeting was addressed by Miss Cadel. The senior gym. class demonstrated. August 19-Mr Stringer spoke to the school about Traffic Rules. Five Uppers and Sixth Forms held their folk-dancing party. August 20-Mark Reading. Closing Service taken by the School Chaplain. August 21-Tournament Dance held in Christ's College Dining Hall.

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September 14-Opening Service conducted by the School Chaplain. September 16-Garment Service held. September 23-Party saw the Old Vic production of ' School for Scandal '. . September 24-Mrs Jackson spoke to the school about India. September 28-Flowers were collected for Daffodil Day. Party attended ' Richard III ' produced by the Old Vic company. October 4-Miss C. Robinson spoke to the senior school on Careers for Girls. October 5, 6, 7-V Lower M helped with Synod Teas. October 12-Miss C. Tyndall, secondary school inspector, visited senior examination forms. October 15-Sports Day. October 16-Group saw Repertory production of Shaw's ' Pygmalion '. October 19-Entrance Scholarship. October 20, 26-29-V Upper and Vlth Forms sat school examinations. October 26-Primary school inspectors visited forms. October 29-Prospective University and Training College students were entertained at a Tea given by the Canterbury College Student Christian Movement group. November 3-VIth Form attended the Inter-Secondary School Sports. ovember 15-Founders' Day Service at 7.30 p.m.

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November 16-Holy Communion Service held at school at 7 .30 a.m., and followed by breakfast. November 27-The Tennis match between Old Girls and Present Girls played.

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1947

Owing to the unfortunate outbreak of infantile paralysis in December, all schools were closed a week earlier than usual, and we were unable to hold ~ur annual Prize Giving Ceremony at the Radiant Hall. The cups and bronze shields were awarded when school re-opened at the beginning of March. Bronze Shields were won by: Ray Brownlee (enamelled), Ann Coates (enamelled), Gillian Quentin-Baxter (enamelled), Helen Starr (enamelled), Prudence Tobin (enamelled), Owen Fulton, Jennifer Warren, Nancy Morris, Raywyn Radcliffe, Valerie Bowen, Rosemary Smith, Judith Mardon, Jacqueline la Roche, Alison Ross-, Beryl Vizer, Barbara Flesher, June Francis, Diana Fulton, Margaret Westgarth, Margaret Bruce, Joanne Edwardes, Judith Fulton, Gillian Marshall, Beryl Batstone, Rosita Holenbergh, Lynette Lightfoot. Other awards were:Larcombe French CujJ: Annette Spence. Miss Hoy's Mathematics Cup: Helen Starr. The Stokes Music Cup: Jennifer Wood. Crosbie Home Science Cup: Ann Coates and Helen Starr. Starry Essay Cup•: Helen Starr. Alabaster Cup for Homecraft: Audrey Thacker. Old Girls' Drawing CnjJ: Thelma Gray.

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1947

University Entrance: Leonie Anderson, Gillian QuentinBaxter, Rae Brownlee, Rosalind Carey, Elizabeth Champion, Dawn Clark, Ann Coates, Jennifer Connor, . Margaret Dougall, Zena Hollander, June Kemp, Mary Mannering, Elizabeth Page, Helen Starr, Prudence Tobin, Jennifer Wood.

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Higher School Certificate: Annette Spence. Endorsed School Certificate: Leonie Anderson, Rosalind Carey, Elizabeth Champion, Dawn Clark, Ann Coates, Jennifer Connor, Caroline Curtis, Margaret Dougall, Robin Forster, Zena Hollander, June Kemp, Mary Mannering, Marie Newton, Elizabeth Page, Gillian Quentin-Baxter, Helen Starr, Prudence Tobin, Jennifer Wood. School Certificate: Elizabeth Bartlett, Aileen Clark, Lorna Cook, Janis Crawford, Owen Fulton, Jocelyn Gibb, Rosemary Godfrey, Thelma Gray, Rae Jack, Robyn Jenkin, Dawne Lamond, Paula McIntyre, Nancy Morris, Catherine Murchison, Barbara Murray, Ballinda Myers, Elizabeth Parham, Ann Plimmer, Raywyn Radcliffe, Jean Ross, Margot Seque, Audrey Thacker, Cecilia Thomas, Muriel Thomas, Jennifer Warren. MUSIC EXAMINATION

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Practical Grade VII-R. Stopforth. Grade V-M. Newton Grade lll-V. Imbach, F. Walker. Grade II-Pass with credit: P. Chalklin. D. Nevell. Grade 1-E. Drummond. Rudiments Stage Ill-A. Hulse. Stage 11-M. Newton. Stage 1-J. Nairn.

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ELOCUTION EXAMINATION RESULTS (TRINITY COLLEGE) Higher Local (Theory)-Janet Gould (Passed with Merit). Intermediate-Beryl Batstone, Leonie Little. COMMERCIAL EXAMINATION RESULTS, 1947 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Shorthand: N. Gibson, D. Lamond, R. Radcliffe, M. Russell, E. Wait.

SCHOqL PREFECTS Back Row (left to right): Ballinda Myers, Elizabeth Parham, Raywyn Ra deli ffe, Cecilia Thomas, Lorna Cook, Caroline Curtis, Prudence Tobin. Robyn Jenkin, Owen Fulton. Seated (left to right): Rosemary Godfrey, Ann Coates, Elizabeth Champion (Head), Rosalind Carey, Gillian Quentin-Baxter. .

"A" HOCKEY TEAM Back Row (left to right): Enid Gillanders, Alison Bruce, Mary Newton, Ann Coates, Judith Dickson. Seated (left to right): Nancy Glass, Ballinda Myers, Owen Fulton (Captain), Sandra facMaster, Susan He lop.

" A " TENNIS TEAM Back Row (left to right): Sandra MacMaster, Jennifer Jones, [ary Falck, Jane Wilding. Seated (left to right): Pamela Sharp, Mary Shields, Owen Fulton (Captain), Prudence Tobin, Joy Robilliard.

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Typewriting: A. Clark, N. Gibson, D. Lamond, R. Radcliffe, M. Russell, E. Wait. Public Service Examination for Junior Shorthand-Typists: D. Lamond, R. Radcliffe, A. Clark (partial). Pitman's Shorthand Speed Certificates: A. Clark, N. Gibson, D. Lamond, R. Radcliffe, M. Russell, E. Wait. RED

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In November last year the following candidates were successful in the Mothercraft examination:H onours: L. Anderson, J. Bate, J. Ballantyne, E. Champion, A. Clark, D. Clark, C. Curtis, A. Faulkner, K. Gillespie, A. Hughey, J. Kemp, A. Kofoed, M. Lawn, D. Lamond, M. Loversidge, E. MacGibbon, B. McQueen, M. Penrose, M. Ritchie, M. Russell, P. Sharpe, D. Simmance, M. Shields, Z. Treleaven, M. Walker, J. Wood. Pass: M. Barrell, J. Davies, N. Glass, S. Heslop, D. Jarman, M . .Johnston, M. Minty, K. Moore, E. Ormandy, J. Rainey, P. Soteros, P. Whittington, W. Wilson. In the first term of this year girls from the VI, V U M and V L M forms attended Home ursing Lectures, which should· benefit them in the future. The successful candidates were: Honours: R. Godfrey, B. Myers, E. Parham. Pass: A. Besley, J. Chappell, L. Cook, J. Dickson, J. Farrell, 0. Fulton, E. Gillanders, P. Heinzmann, A. Hughey, J. Kensington, J. Loe, E. Matson, S. McMaster, K. Moore, A. Ollivier, N. Read, P. Rudd, P. Smith, A. Stackhouse, E. Thomson, J. Watson, H. Watson, A. Wilson. During the second term a series of most interesting First Aid Lectures were held, and the results were as follows:A. Besley, B. Beaumont, J. Chappell, J. Davies, J. Dickson, J. Farrell, E. Gillanders., N. Glass, P. Heinzmann, A. Hughey, R. Jack, J. Kensington, J. Loe, K. Moore, E. Parham, N. Read, C. Rivers, P. Rudd, P. Smith, A. Stackhouse, E. Thomson, Z. Treleaven, H. Watson, J. Watson. This term the Mothercraft course is being given, and visits have been paid to the Christchurch Public Hospital and the Karitane Hospital. Our thanks go to all members of the Red Cross, for enabling us to attend these various lectures, and to Mrs Penney for taking us.

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DA CING EXAMINATIONS Recently the following girls passed the " Bronze Seal " Examination of the National Association of Dancing, London: M. Cameron, J. Dickson, L. Partridge, D. Simmance, P. Tobin, H. Watson, and I. Wise. CORRESPONDENCE

WORK

For the first three weeks of the school year the school had to work by correspondence owing to the outbreak of poliomyelitis. The mistresses had to type out all our work for us, which must have proved a greater headache for them than for us. However, they did not lose their equanimity and when we returned to school we found that we had not missed very much of the term. We were all glad to end our enforced holiday and hope that it may not recur. I TER-HOUSE

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At the end of the first term it was decided that, for the first time in the history of the school, an inter-house general knowledge quiz should be held. Forms IV, V and VI each put forward a representative for each house, making a total of twenty girls altogether. When the great day arrived the representative teams took their places at one end of the hall, before the assembled school, while Miss Morris fired questions from the other. If unable to answer a question the representative would sit down immediately and another of her house team would have a chance to answer it. At the end of the afternoon, the placing was: Konini 1st, Matipo 2nd, Kowhai 3rd. The school would like to thank Miss Morris for the interest which she took in the quiz, and also all the members of staff who supplied the questions. PARENTS'

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This year parents and friends visited the school on the afternoon of August 18th. Besides watching the general classroom subjects, they visited Galwey House where 0rrirls were having commercial and housecraft lessons. In the Art Room there was a fine display of posters and

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illustrations, and the visitors watched girls clay modelling, drawing, painting, and doing craft and leather work. Weird and wonderful experiments were carried out in the chemistry laboratory, and even the smell of phosphine did not detract from the popularity of the class. The library was also admired, with its cheerful book bays and Walt Disney representatives. The Direct Giving Service was held at 3 o'clock, enough money being collected to allow the School to send donations to more than ten needy causes. Following the service was a talk given by Miss Cadel on the Importance of Physical Education, illustrated by a typical lesson performed by members of the Sixth Form, showing the gradual transition from 'warming up' exercises to more difficult feats on the horse, box and boom. When this was concluded, Parents' Day was over for another year.

Owing to the outbreak of poliomyelitis and the consequent absence from school early in the year, our time has been devoted to . school lessons and the choir has learnt comparatively few new songs. In the first term we again took part in the broadcast from 3YA. The well-known anthem, ' I Waited for the Lord', by Mendelssohn, was sung at the annual Direct Giving Service. On the 11th August, when the annual school play was presented in the Radiant Theatre, the Choral Club presented ' The Jackdaw of Rheims ' by Sydney icholson before the play. We are now very busy in preparation for a performance

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al Prize Giving, when 'Snow' by Edward Elgar, and 'Christmas Greeting ' ·will be sung. We should like to thank Miss Claughton for her patience and all the trouble she has taken in helping us, and we are most grateful to Caroline Curtis for accompanying us so a?ly during the year.

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Chapel Prefects: Ann Coates, Gillian Quentin-Baxter. Organist: Caroline Curtis. On Sunday, July 18th, the following candidates were confirmed in the Cathedral by Bishop Owen, of Wellington:Ann Acton-Adams, Adrienne Adair, Dorianne Andrews, Judith Baylis, Zephrine Beagley, _Margaret Boleyn, Leith Bowater, Ngaire Cooper, Audrey Fairbairn, Judith Farrell, Roma Fernie, Jennifer Gardiner, Jean Gordon, Sally Harrison, Ruth Hawkins, Glenys Joyce, Sally Lake, Alyth McLachlan, Kathleen Rollason, Alison Ross, Bernadette Rowntree, Helen Sell, Doreen Schluter, Marion Scott, Anne Stackhou e, Alison Thacker, Lesley Thomas, Basil Unwin . .Jane Wilding, and Diana Wilson. In May this year we had a special collection in support of the ' Give a Day, Save a Child' campaign. The collection, contributed to by the girls and staff, amounted to £90. Our Lenten collection, which was given to the Melanesian Mission, totalled £49/11/10. The amount collected in the Direct Giving Service totalled [44/12/10. This together with the sum collected during the year gave us a total of £79/4/7 to distribute among the various organisations we support. This year we contributed to the Church Extension Fund as well. \Ve are now supporting four children overseas, who are either ill or short of food and clothing. We sponsor twins in England, Roy and Betty Hilton, aged six years, a little Greek boy, Victor Moschopoulos, and a German girl, Erna Matthias. The annual Communion service for Old Girls and present girls was held on November 16th. In the evening, the Founders' Day Service was held and the following girls took part in the candle-lighting service: Ballinda Myers (Humility), Owen Fulton (Sacrifice), Elizabeth Parham (Justice),

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Robyn Jenkin (Hope), Raywyn Radcliffe (Friendship), Ann Coates (Generosity), Gi1lian Quentin-Baxter (Wisdom), Rosalind Carey (Endurance), Prudence Tobin (Bravery), Caroline Curtis (Sincerity), Cecilia Thomas (Strength), Rosemary Godfrey (Purity), and Lorna Cook (Truth). We should like to thank all members of the clergy who have taken our various services during the year, especially our Chaplain, Dean Warren.

DISCUSSION GROUP NOTES During the second term a group of senior girls decided to meet to discuss religious problems, the nucleus of the group being S.C.M. members. It was suggested that we study the principles and beliefs of other Christian denominations with a view to a better understanding of our own, as well as more tolerance to the others. Under the leadership of Miss Marcbment the group has met in the Sixth Form room, and representatives of the denominations have come to address us. . The Rev P. 0. C. Edwards spoke to us about the Church of England, the Rev D. F. McKenzie about the Presbyterian Church, Father Johnston, S.J., about the Church of Rome, and Mrs Beck about the Society of Friends. We are very grateful for these illuminating and thought-provoking addresses and hope to have further speakers during this term.

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After a prolonged Christmas holiday, we returned to school to find to our sorrow that our bel0ved pinus insignis having been condemned as unsafe had been chopped clown.

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We were pleased to welcome many new girls to our midst, and hope that by this. time they really feel part of Kilburn. Miss Archer returned as our housemistress, though we were sorry to hear of her approaching departure early in the second term. Because we came back to school late, we were not able to hold our usual no_velty swimming sports, but hope for an opportunity this term. We did, however, spend a most enjoyable Saturday at Church Bay, where we revelled in swimming and picnicking. The launch trip especially was much appreciated, even though we had some breathtaking moments as girls' hats were blown out into the bay, to be gallantly rescued by the ship's mate. We were glad to welcome the new vicar of St Mary's, Archdeacon Mountfort, to the house one Saturday night, when he took chapel and afterwards shared an evening's entertainment. The main feature of the second term, for the seniors, was the House Dance, at which we had much pleasure in entertaining senior boys of Christ's College and St Andrew's. We should like to apologize to the juniors (who, by the way, spent the afternoon improving their minds(?) at ' Sitting Pretty') for the interruptions in their beauty sleep during the Highland Schottische, which was played ·on the bagpip s by one of the St Andrew's boys, and was a most popular part of the programme. We were very sorry to say good-bye to Miss Archer, who left to prepare for her marriage. We farewelled her with a wildly hilarious fancy-dress party, in which 'The New Look Comes to St. Margaret's' was a particularly horrifying spectacle. Miss Taylor shouldered the trials and responsibilities of housemistress, and Mrs Dalziel joined our household to take over some of Miss Taylor's duties. Outings were many-those to ' Carmen ', ' Mrs Miniver ', to which we were invited by St. Andrew's, and the Rambert Ballet being especially en joyed, though the Ballet sometimes inspired the talents of the House, with not very fairylike results! The Saturday set aside for the hockey and netball matches against the Day girls was unfortunately too wet for the netball to be played. We played an extremely exciting (especially for onlookers!) if slippery match, in which, after a hard-fought game we lost to our opponents. Those who remembered Miss. Hunter were thrilled to see her among the spectators.

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During the term, we watched with interested eyes the transformation of the front drive to a wide open space, in which we hope parents and visitors will have enough room to turn their many and varied vehicles. We are looking forward to the climbing roses over the new trellis work round the chapel. . The August holidays passed alJ too quickly and we came back to school ready ,to start another term· of hard(?) work. Actually a fairly large percentage of the work bars, gym and posture badges awarded at last term's mark-reading were won by boarders. We were sorry to hear of Miss Morrison's accident and wish her. a speedy recovery. We are grateful to two old girls who have officiated in her absence. The first Saturday was spent at a Gymkhana at Addington, where we had a most enjoyable time. The College Sports and Miss Thomas' dance were other outings participated in with zeal. We are looking forward to an exeat at Labour week-end and a ' mystery ' picnic looming up in the near future. We should like to thank Canon Knights, Archdeacon Taylor, Archdeacon Mountfort and the Dean for taking Chapel services, and Mr Heal for serving.

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We returned after our long Christmas holidays to find that the prep. room and dormitories had been attractively repainted. Apart from a number of new girls, we were also glad to welcome Miss Mannering and Nurse Logan. During the year we have had many outings, the first being a picnic to Church Bay with Kilburn. We also went to the pantomime, ' Mother Goose ', the Ballet Rambert, several films of interest, and for some pleasant afternoon walks. At the second end-of-term concerts we were glad to have present Miss Edwards, our former housemistress, but unfortunately a number of girls were not able to be there as they had had to go home on account of the chicken-pox. Another new girl in the third term brought up our number to twenty-four. The first few week-ends were spent in practising for the sports. We hope to start swimming in the latter part of the term. Quite a number of our girls are getting very interested in tennis and we hope to arrange

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a small tournament among ourselves some Saturday noon. In all, we have had a most successful year. GALWEY HOUSE

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Galwey has once again spent a happy year under the guidance of Miss Connor as House-mistress, Miss Shand and later Miss Ruston as Matron, and Miss Wadsworth who has assisted with house duties. As a farewell to Miss Shand, who was appointed to the position of Cafeteria Director at the Y.W.C.A. in Wellington, we arranged a dinner party and card evening. Turkeys were stuffed, soup and pies made and vegetables prepared by our excellent cooks. The result reflected the way we have been trained by Miss Shand. In July we welcomed Miss Ruston, who is now our Matron. Once again we have been well represented in the realm of sport; three of our girls were awarded their hockey colours, while the remainder have managed to keep up the House's reputation of containing enthusiastic sportswomen! Our garden space has been decreased by the addition of two smart new classrooms which are used by the commercial students. A successful party to which we invited St. Andrew's and Christ's College boys was held in the third term. We spent a busy morning preparing the rooms and supper, but our work was rewarded by the enjoyable time we spent dancing and playing games. Misses Connor and Wadsworth are busily preparing for their approaching marriages, and to them we extend our best wishes and grateful thanks for the untiring efforts they have so willingly made to arrange outings and make the House run smoothly. In conclusion, we wish the staff and girls a Happy Christmas and a New Year which will bring to all success and prosperity.

OVERSEAS RELIEF This year, the school realising that other countries are in need of most of the things we have in plenty in New Zealand, decided to put every effort into helping as much as possible.

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At the end of 194 7 we adopted three children, a Greek boy and English twins-a boy and a girl. Apart from the money we naturally give to support these children, the forms all decided that they would send parcels of food and . clothing to our delicate charges. In the first term we held a Harvest Festival, and on that day the walls of the Assembly -Hall seemed to be bulging with all the articles the wh_ole school had contributed. Laden wi_th tins of food of all kinds the girls ·filed up in a continuous stream to a trestle table, placed in front of the Altar. As can be imagined, Mrs Young had many anxious moments, and as the pile of tins grew we, too, visualised the tables collapsing, as they threatened to do. However, Prayers finished successfully and the tin,ned goods were eventually despatched through the Red Cross to the Liverpool Girls' College and to Europe, while Mrs Young with a laden car of vegetables set off for the Church Army Youth Hostel. This method of collecting proved very successful and we decided to do the same for the ' Give a Day-Save a Child' fund. Each girl was determined to do a day's work in the May holidays, and at the beginning of the second term the school filed up to a large box to add their contribution. The school with the help of the staff managed to collect over • £90, and it -was a proud day for all of us. We then went a step further and decided to help other countries besides Europe and to collect magazines and text books for Rewi Alley's schools in China. Again Mrs Young had difficulty in finding room in her car for so large a collection of reading material, for at least there was 1.10 shortage of text books! Our final overseas relief effort to this date was a garme1it collection. Each girl endeavoured either to make or collect some clothing, and, at the beginning of the· third term aga}n formed a continuous line while bringing their collections to the trestle tables. All with the sincere hope that at least a few of Europe's homeless people would be warm this winter. We feel· that by making this small effort, we are helping to pave the way towards world peace, for we are not only helping in a material way, but have made many pen-friends, so making connections with people of other countries which in time should bring better understanding amongst the nations.

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This year the Drama Club was fortunate enough to have the use of. the School Hall on Friday and Saturday afternoons for its rehearsals of the school play. The play chosen this year was very unusual and very difficult to perform well, but under Miss King's expert guidance and with the help of many cups of tea (on Saturdays only) we at last achieved some degree of proficiency and the play, 'The Dragon and the Dove ', by James Bridie, was performed on August l 0th at the Radiant Theatre in front of an enthusiastic audience. • L Those taking part werc;-Abraham, Cecilia Thomas; Maria, Muriel Thomas; Ephraem, Owen Fulton; Landlady, Caroline Curtis; Knave, Elizabeth Parham; Abbot, Audrey Thacker; Deaconess, Raywyn Radcliffe; Lay-brother, Rosemary Godfrey; Absolom, Ballinda Myers. Stage manager and properties, Robyn Jenkin. We should like to thank Miss King for the time she spent in coaching us so patiently, and we assure her that we thoroughly enjoyed our 'Dramatic term'. We should also like to thank Miss Galbraith very much for the competent way in which she devised and carried out the making of the costumes.

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During the second term the girls of this club read and acted many plays. The girls divided into two groups, and after choosing their leaders put on a play each, which they acted in turn. We wish to tha.J,l,kMiss Marchment for her kind supervi~on and patience·· durini the term.

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In our Friday club periods, as well as in our spare time, members of the Arts and Crafts Club have been busy at many various forms of work. In the Art section, both drawing and painting has been indulged in, while leather_ and parchment work have been the most popular in the Craft section. Under Mrs Morton's guidance many smart leather bags, cosy moccasins and attractive lampshades have been made. We should like to thank Mrs Morton for all her help and sound advice to us.

The first meeting of the Science Club was held on the last Friday of Term I, Misses Connor and Stevenson presiding. The meeting was held in the Science Lab., which was filled to ·capacity with young enthusiasts and three aged

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V LA girls. Officers were elected first:-Chairman, Leita Burtenshaw; Secretary, Judith Allison. The second meeting, held in Term II, was devoted to 'Smells and Bangs', sulphuretted hydrogen, ammonia, chlorine and other smells being produced. The following weeks were filled with visits to the Ovaltine Factory, the Christchurch ' Press', and Taylor's Laundry and Dry Cleaning, intermingled with films and discussions or talks given by one of our members. Much to our disappointment, clubs came to an end in Term II.

The Orchestra resumed practices this, year under the competent baton of Mr Francis Bate. The Senior Orchestra has welcomed new members, and also the violin classes with whom the first half-hour of work has been shared. The first concert to wor1<.for was on August 11, when the following items were performed:-' Fantasia' on two French songs-V. Griffiths; ' Gavotte '-Woodhouse; ' March ' Woodhouse. The seniors played Andante in B flat-Beethoven, ' Minuet in F '-Bach, and as an overture ' Marche Militaire '-Schubert,· and entr'actes, ' Polonaise '-Bach, 'Chant Sans Paroles'- Tschaikowski. We were sorry to say good-bye to our conductor at the

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end of the second term, but welcomed Miss Anderson back to her former position. Other music studies during the year have included '•Arrangements for Orchestra '-Griffiths, ' Gavotte from Mignon ' - Thomas, ' Tambourin '-Gossec. Five senior members are practising Purcell's 'Golden Sonata ' which may be produced later as a quintet, three violins, one 'cello and piano.

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Although most of the members of our French Club joined rather with the intention of improving their French'. than with the hope of having a good time, we found that under the able supervision of Miss Wadsworth, it was inevitable that we should have both. • During the year we have had games, competitions, quizzes, tussling meanwhile with the French language. Also two or three girls have given talks on such exciting subjects as 'Patinage '. Taking parts, we read Moliere's 'Malade Imaginaire ', and one or two one-act plays. Our only regret was that we could not, as usual, continue into the third term.

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The Country Girls' Club opened this year with sixteen members. This is only the second year of our young club's existence, and with Mrs Penney in charge it has been a very successful one. A few of the members were ' town-girls ' who wished to know more qf the delights of the country. Our first talk was given by Shirley Galbraith, who told us a little of Canada and made some comparisons with New Zealand life. Jane Wilding illustrated a very interesting talk on ice-skating with a good collection of photos. A visit to the Ovaltine Factory proved very instructive and we saw the destination of some of our farm products. In conjunction with the Science Club, we visited the ' Press' office and were very ably instructed on all processes in the production of a paper by Mr White. Our next visit to Taylor's Dye Works was also very interesting. Judith Dickson, amply provided with maps, illustrations

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and photos, took us to the Ahuriri River and the Lake district on a fishing holiday. As non-fishermen we learnt to app,reciate the ardours of this so-called quiet sport. Mr Hawkes, of the Canterbury Automobile Association, delighted us with some grand films portraying ' ational Winter Champion hip Sports ' in Otago and Lake Tekapo. As a contrast, Mr Penney gave us a delightful description of the cool season in the Pacific Islands. She illutsrated her talk with pictures, typical island costumes, lei and native handwork. We are hoping that some time we may be able to visit the home of Dr D. McK. Dickson. We should also like to take this opportunity of thanking Mrs Penney for the help that she has given us and the interest he has shown towards our club during the past year.

This year the Club met as usual in Room 9, which seemed to be very appropriate as the Geographical maps must have inspired us to find out more about_ the lands of the world. Miss Ulrich, who bravely endured our chatter and questions, was a great help and I am sure everyone thoroughly enjoyed the talks arranged. Mr Packard gave us an illustrated talk on the art of mountaineering, which inspired some of us to want to follow his example and scale the snowy peaks, while the rest were quite ready to remain contentedly at home. Mr Simon interested us in the vast continent of Australia, while a•lf other speakers were members of our staff who quite unwittingly amused us while relating incidents which we shall not . forget in a hnrry!

ATHLETIC CHAMPIONS, 1948 From left to right: E. Withell (Under 13), E. Davie (Junior), R. Godfrey (Senior), J. Jones (Intermediate)

" A " NETBALL TEAM Back (left to right): Pamela :Miller, Judith Mardon, farilyn Johnson, Jill Davies. Seated (left to right): lsabel Buckcridge, Joy Robilliarcl (Captain), Pamela Sharp.

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Miss Ulrich described some of her adventures when mountaineering, while Mrs Penney related her experiences when visiting some islands in the Pacific. Miss Cadel delighted us with a description of the parts of Europe she visited when travelling with a hockey team, and Miss Rankin gave us an insight into her life as an English land girl during the past war. So altogether our Club has been a great success, thanks to Miss Ulrich our leader and Joy Robilliard the President.

CHESS CLUB NOTES At the beginning of the year, a venturesome little group in the Sixth Form decided to form a Chess Club. This was the result of an invitation to our school to join in an interschool chess tournament. We accepted the invitation, and, besides having many pleasant games in the Sixth Form room, every Friday evening we appeared in force at the Canterbury Chess Club, where, although we did not enjoy undivided success, we won a number of matches, while gaining much practical experience in playing our games under the expert guidance of the Senior Club Members. We hope that our innovation will be carried on next year, and that the new members will be given such admirable opportunities for improving their game.

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animated discussion on cream cakes and sitting-out rooms. On the morning of the dance, their comprehensive arrangements were seen to take effect. The school swarmed with innumerable workers, and even some drones. Some swept and decorated the supper rooms whose tables were pinned from corner to corner with green and silver paper. Some assisted with the erection over the front door of the ingenious lantern whose beams in the form of an S.M.C. monogram would welcome the visitors in the evening. Some filled the sandwiches, a popular occupation, with many helpers to scrape the sandwich-paste bowls with crusts, which they then disposed of. Finally all the workers stood in the hall visualising the evening's spectacle .... The night fell : our spirits rose. At eight o'clock the hall began to fill with a sea of girls who had emerged from their customary green chrysalises into their full splendour, which mingled with a current of boys clad in College black, gallantly austere. At times the sea swayed romantically to a waltz; at times it became boisterously aware of its youth in a Tasmanian two-step. All too soon it trooped upstairs to supper, regaling itself on delicious savouries, sandwiches, cream cakes and ice cream, washed down with a cup whose ingredients varied in proportion as bottle after bottle was frantically emptied into the punch-bowl, to meet the constant demand. Finally, after some more dances, the boisterous element predominated in the College haka, and the dance was over, a delectable memory for future years.

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This year, owing to poliomyelitis restrictions, tennis at the beginning of the first term suffered. The usual teams were entered at Wilding Park however, and Mary Shields and Mary Falck are to be congratulated on reaching the semi-finals, the latter after a very gruelling game, being beaten in the finals. In the Junior Doubles, Judith Mardon and Felicity Ower were beaten in the finals in which they had a very close and exciting game. The Juniors this year have been particularly promising and before the end of the term we hope to have both a junior and a senior match with Rangi Ruru.

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The school's standard of netball has been raised considerably this year after a most successful season, in which we won 14 out of the 21 games we played. Unfortunately, our annual match against Rangiora was cancelled, but we soon cheered up when we heard that for the first time our ' A ' netball team was to accompany the hockey team down to Craighead. We spent a most enjoyable day and a half in Timaru, and thought it very sporting of the Craighead team to take on the task of learning netball for -our benefit. We are glad to be able to say that both teams returned home victorious, the netball score being

16-5. We all wish to offer our congratulations to the ' B ' team for reaching the final of their grade. The teams would also like to congratulate Isobel Buckeridge, Marilyn Johnson and Pamela Sharpe on winning their colours, and to take the opportunity of thanking Miss Rankin, Miss Cadel and Miss de Thier for the valuable help they have given in coaching us this season. Joy Robilliard (Captain). Ed.-Congratulations to Joy Ro billiard on gaining her netball colours. 'A'

TEAM-G.S., J. Robilliard (Capt.); A., M. Johnson; A.C., P. Miller; C., J. Davies; C.D., P. Sharpe; D., I. Buckeridge; G.K., J. Mardon. 'B' TEAM-G.S., M. Shields; A., M. Bell; A.C., J. Horman; C., S. Milnes (Capt.); C.D., R. Carey; D., Z. Treleaven.; G.K., P. Whittington. 'C' TEAM-G.S., E. Marshall and T. Thomson; A., H. Watson; A.C., J. Ellis; C., C. Curtis (Capt.); C.D., L. Cook; D., S. GalBraith; G.K., J. Harding. 'D' TEAM-G.S., J. F:rancis; A., M. Westgarth; A.C., L. Barbour; C., J. Jenkins (Capt.); C.D., A. Jones; D., A. Plimmer; G.K., N. Blackley. 1

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v. Craighead ' B ': Won, 24-8. Played 10 : Lost 4, Won 6. ' B ' St. Margaret's v. A vonside: Won, 24-23. v. Christchurch West: Won, 24-18. v. Technical: Won, 16-13. v. Girls' High School: Lost, 13-22. Played 4: Lost 1, Won 3. ' C ' St. Margaret's v. New Brighton: Won, 22-6. v. Christchurch West: Lost, 10-26. v. St. Mary's: Won, 22-5. v. Rangi Ruru: Lost, 14-24. Played 4: Lost 2, Won 2. 'D' St. Margaret's v. Technical: Draw, 28-28. v. A vonside: Won, 24-18. v. Papanui Technical: Won, 18-14. Played 3: Drew 1, Won 2.

HOUSE MATCHES. IOR-Rimn defeated Konini. Matipo defeated Kowhai. Matipo defeated Rata. Matipo defeated Rimu. Won by Matipo.

,JUNIOR-Rata defeated Konini. Matipo defeated Kowhai. Matipo defeat d Rimu. Drawn by Matipo and. Rala.

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The 1948 hockey eason has been exceptionally successful and enjoyable. In the inter-school tournament th,e A, B and C teams won their grades, while the D came third. The team had a very pleasant weekend down at Craighead, the weather clearing up just in time for us to play, as usual, a very exciting game. We were, however, very di appointed that we were unable to play Rangiora High School this year. In the thrilling but slippery match between day-girls and boarders, the day-girl emerged haken but victorious. Matipo is to be congratulated on winning the house hockey tournament, Rimu coming a very close second. This year a particularly large percentage of the A team received their colours, the result I am sure of Miss Cadel's competent and informativ coaching. Owen Fulton (Captain). 'A'

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HOCKEY RESULTS v. Girls' High School: Draw, 3-3. v. Papanui Technical: Won, 3-1. v. Avonside: Won, 3-1. v. West Christchurch: Won, 2-1. v. Technical: Won, 10-1. v. Craighead: Won, 5-2. St. Margaret's v. West Christchurch: Won, 4-0. v. Rangi Ruru: Won, 3-0. v. A vonside: Won, 1-0. v. Papanui Technical: Won, 3-0. v. Girls' High School (1): Won, 3-0. v. Girls' High School (2): Won, 3-1. St. Margaret's v. Technical College: Won, 1-0. v. West Christchurch: Won, 1-0. v. Girls' High School: Won, 2-0. v. Avonside (1): Won, 4-0. v. Avonside (2): Won, 6-0. v. Papanui Technical: Won, 9-0. St. Margarets v. Technical: Draw, 1-1. v. Girls' High School: Lost, 2-3. v. West Christchurch: Won, 4-0. v. Avonside: Won, 2-0. The ' A ' ' B ' and ' C ' Grades won their respective Grade Competitions,' and the ' D ' Grade was third. St. Margaret's

SWIMMING NOTES Owing to the poliomyelitis at the beginning of this year we have had very little swimming. The heats were arranged, but the weather turned cold and our swimming season finished before the sports were held. However, we hope to have the sports at the end of the year. -Joan Chapman (Captain).

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ATHLETIC NOTES This year the Sports were held earlier than usual, and realizing this everyone became very enthusiastic and a high standard of athletics was reached, especially in the hurdles. The sports were held on 15th October at Rugby Park, and with the aid of fine weather five records were broken and two equalled. They were:-80 Yards Hurdles, SeniorRosemary Godfrey; 100 Yards, Intermediate-Jennifer Jones (equalled); High Jump, Intermediate-Jennifer Jones; Long Jump, Intermediate-Jennifer Jones; 65 Yards Hurdles, under 15-Lorraine Barbour (equalled); 50 Yards Hurdles, under 13-Erica Withell; and Throwing the Cricket Ball, Junior-Judith Allison. Congratulations to Jennifer Jones, who won all five events in the Intermediate Championship. We should like to thank Mrs E. M. Gibson, President of the ·old Girls' Association, for presenting the cups. Special thanks go to Miss Cadel for the capable way in which she managed the Sports to make them a great success. -Rosemary Godfrey (Captain). Ed.-Congratulations to Rosemary on gaining her Athletic Colours. Senior Chanipianship Events 100 Yards (Record 11 3-5sec, G. de Thier, 1940)-Sandra McMaster 1, Rosemary Godfrey 2., Isabel Buckeridge 3. Time, 12 3-5sec. 80 Yards Hurdles (Record 12sec, J. Harris, 1941; B. Scott, 1945; W. Morgan, 1946)-Rosemary Godfrey 1, Sandra McMaster 2, Jane Wilding 3. Time, 11 4-5sec. Record. 150 Yards Senior (Record 18 2-5sec, A. McMaster, 1942)-Rosemary Godfrey 1, Sandra McMaster 2, Judith Dickson and Judith Todd 3 (equal). Time, 19sec. Todd 1, High Jump (Record 4ft lOidn, W. Morgan, 1944)-Judith Jane Wilding 2, Joy Robilliard 3. Height, 4ft 5½in. Long Jump (Record 17ft 6in, G. de Thier, 1940)-Judith Todd 1, Rosemary Godfrey 2, Judith Dickson 3. Distance, 15ft Hin. Intermediate Championship Events 100 Yards (Record 12 1-5sec, J. Stephenson, 1945)-Jennifer Jones 1, Josephine Horman 2, Judith Ellis 3. Time, 12 1-5, equals record. • 65 Yards Hurdles (Record 10sec, C. Murchison, 1945, under 16)Jennifer Jones 1, Judith Ellis and Basil Unwin 2 (equal). Time, 10 1-5sec. 150 Yards (Record 20sec, J. Todd 1947)--Jennifer Jones 1, JosE:phine Horman 2, Shirley Galbraith 3. Time, 20 2-5sec. Jones 1, High Jump (Record 4ft 3½in. J. Todd, i947)-Jennifer Record. Shirley Galbraith 2, Judith Ellis 3. Height, 4ft nin.

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Under 15 Championship Events 100 Yards (Record 12sec, V. Meares, 1940)-Elizabeth Davie 1, Judith Mardon 2, Kathleen Ferguson 3. Time, 13 2.-5sec. 65 Yards Hurdles ( Record 10 2-5sec, W. Morgan,, 1943; M. Jarvis, 1945)-Lorraine Barbour 1, Nedra My-ers 2, Beryl Vizer and Judith Mardon 3 (equal) . Time, 10 2-5sec. Equals record. High Jump (Record 4ft 11 in, M. Falck, 1947)-Judith Allison 1, Beryl Vizer 2, Elizabeth Davie 3. Height 4ft 4~in. Long Jump (Record 16ft 2in, W. Morgan, 1943)-Elizabeth Davie 1, Kathleen Ferguson 2, Judith Mardon 3. Distance, 14ft 9in. 150 Yards (Record 19sec, I. Buckeridge, 1945)-Sue Simmons 1, Elizabeth Davie 2, Beryl Vizer 3. Time, 19 2-5sec. Under 13 Championship Events 100 Yards (Record 13 1-5sec, J. Cooke, 1940)-Pat Chalklin 1, Erica Withell 2, Janet Tothill and Virginia Mair 3 (equal). Time, 14sec. 50 Yards Hurdles (Record 8 2-5sec, L. Barbour, 1947)-Erica Withell 1, Venetta Howman 2, Pat Chalklin 3. Time, 8sec. Record. High Hump (Record 4ft 5¾in, J. Allison, 1947)-Venetta Howman 1, Pat Chalklin 2, Janet Tothill 3. Height, 4ft 0¼in. 50 Yards (Record 6 2-5sec, J. Cooke, 1940)-Erica Withell 1, Virginia Mair 2, Helen Wishart 3. Time, 7 2-5sec. Long Jump (Record 14ft 9~in, H. Talbot, 1944)-Pat Chalklin 1, Erica Withell 2, Venetta Howman 3. Distance, 14ft 4in. Other Events Sack Race, Open-Joan Ballantyne 1, Joy Nairn 2, Frances Walker 3. Throwing Cricket Ball, Senior (Record 55yds 3in, M. Seque, 1947)Pat Whittington 1, Rema Miller 2, Joy Ro billiard 3. Distance, 52yds 2f t 8in. Bunny Jump, under 12-Helen Harrison 1, Joyce Morris 2, Cherry • Orchard 3. Obstacle, under 14-Barbara Flesher 1, Cherry Orchard 2, Betty • Croft 3. Hockey Dribbling, Senior-Joan Chapman 1, Ena Balfour 2, Susan Heslop 3. Slow Bicycle Race, open-Joy Robilliard 1, Charlotte Rivers 2. Obstacle Race, Senior-Ruth Hawkins 1, Patsy Rudd 2, Sally Harrison 3. Three-legged, under 14--June Francis, Judy Spooner, 1; Barbara Flesher, Margaret Westgarth, 2;. Virginia Mair, Jill Dickson 3. Three-legged, Open-Judith Dickson, Joy Watson. 1; Owen Fulton, Robyn Jenkin, 2; Lorna Cook, Raywyn Radcliffe, 3. Sack Race, under 14-Barbara Flesher 1, Lynette A'Court 2, Ann Chappell 3. Hockey Dribbling, Junior-Barbara Flesher 1, Diana Fulton 2, Winsome Edwards 3. Throwing Cricket Ball, Junior (Record 45yds 2ft, R. Miller, 1947)Judith Allison 1, Arlene Plimmer 2, Nan Blackley 3. Distance, 49yds 2ft 7in. Record. Sack House Relay-Rimu 1, Matipo 2, Rata 3.

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Senior House Relay-Kowhai 1, Matipo 2, Rimu 3. Junior House Relay-Rimu 1, Kowhai 2, Matipo 3. Little Visitors' Race-Brian Robinson 1, David Redpath Robinson, and Martin Howman 3 (equal). Old Girls' Race--Jennifer Stephenson 1, Wendy Wilson Segue 3.

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HONOURS GYM. 1947 Re-awarded: Leonie Anderson. Ray Brownlee, Margaret Dougall, Jewel Hawker, June Kemp, Mary Mannering, Barbara Rastrick, Jennifer Stephenson. KO I JI HOUSE OTES Captain: Rosalind Carey. Vice-Captain: Ballinda Myers. After having returned a month late owing to the infantile paralysis epidemic, Konini House seems to have been unable to overtake the other houses, and has, for the first two terms, finished an ignominous last for the Bates House Cup. This was despite the effort of June Francis, who gained 48 marks in the second term, for which we should like to congratulate her. Our other attainments have been on a similar plane.

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We entered the House Tennis with what seemed, to us, invincible teams, only to be eliminated in the first round, and a like fate awaited us in both the House Hockey and the House Netball Competitions. However, to relieve the gloomy impression created by these failures, we may congratulate ourselves on winning the Inter-house Quizz, held, for the first time, at the end of the first term. In the third term we have, so far, not been able to record any better results, occupying our usual place, last, in all three House Relays on Sports' Day, although we managed to escape the fatal attraction this position seems to hold for us in the Junior and Senior House Points, coming fourth in each. However, the Swimming Sports are still to be held, so we look hopefully to this event to replenish our somewhat depleted shelf. We should like to congratulate Ballinda Myers and Judith Dickson on being awarded their Hockey Colours and Pamela Sharpe on her Net ball Colours, and to wish our next year's Captain the best of luck in carrying on. -Rosalind Carey. KOWHAI

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Captain: Rosemary Godfrey. Vice-Captain: Lorna Cook. As the year draws to a close once again we like to look back and think of the ways in which Kowhai has distinguished itself. Although we did not shine in the tennis, netball or hockey we managed to come third in the House Quiz; then we showed the other Houses that we were not fading out of existence by coming to the fore to win the Bates Cup. Congratulations to Sandra McMaster and Enid Gillanders for winning their Hockey Colours, and to Marilyn Johnson and Isobel Buckeridge their netball. The third term has proved more successful with the coming of the Athletic Sports. Again we have won the Senior House Points Cup and the Senior Relay Cup. We came second in the Junior Relay. We wish to congratulate Jennifer Jones, the Intermediate Champion, who has won the Most Points Cup for the second time. Our thanks go to all those who have worked hard to get

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points for their House; we hope that the Bates Cup will return to us at the end of the term. Editor: Congratu.lations to Rosemary on winning the Senior Athletic Championship and Colours. A fine effort! MATIPO HOUSE NOTES Captain: Ann Coates. Vice-Captain: Cecilia Thomas. At the beginning of the year, we were very glad to welcome many new girls to our ranks and hope they will help us to carry on the glorious traditions of Matipo House. At the end of the first term, we gained second place in the House Quiz and second place in the whole House Relay. In the hasty moments before mark reading, after some false alarms and careful mathematics, we tied with Rimu for the Bates House-points Cup. During the second term, we had phenomenal successes in winter games. In the Inter-House hockey, after a hardfought game with Rimu, we carried off the Shield, while in the Senior Net ball, Rimu again fell under the hands of our determined team. In the Junior Net ball, Rata had the honour of sharing the laurels with us. As there was a lack of space on our house shelf, we obligingly allowed Kowhai the Bates Cup, while we modestly took third place. However, we have begun the third term with full intentions of including that in our house trophies. On Sports Day, Matipo, although not in the limelight as far as cups went, was well up in the points. In both the Senior Relay and the Sack Relay, we gained second place and were runnerup to Kowhai in the Senior and to Rimu in the Junior for Total Points. We should like to congratulate Erica Withell on winning the Under 13 Athletic Championship, and Nancy Glass and Joan Chapman on gaining their Hockey Colours. RATA HOUSE NOTES Elizabeth Champion. Vice-Captain:

Captain: Owen Fulton. So far this year Rata has gained little more than second or third place in Inter-House events. However, we can still hope for the Bates House Cup this term or for a place in the Swimming Sports.

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In the first term we shared honours with Matipo in coming first equal for the Junior House Tennis Cup. We are also very proud of our decisive win in the whole House Relay, but were disappointed in coll_!ingfourth for the Bates House Cup. In the hockey matches of the second term Rata failed to carry away the prizes but again came first equal with Matip0 in the Junior Netball. This time we were second in the Bates House Cup points. We should like to congratulate Owen Fulton on her being re-awarded Hockey Colours. Up to the present time, the third term's events have procured us only a second place in the House Sack Relay, but we have ahead of us Inter-House Table Tennis and the Bates House Cup. Come on, Rata! RIMU HOUSE

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House Captain: Gillian Quentin-Baxter. Vice-Captain: Elizabeth Parham. This year Rimu's achievements have been mounting steadily. In the first term we came first equal for the Bates House Cup for the first time in x years {let x represent an unpleasantly large number). For the third year running we were fortunate in winning the Senior House Tennis Cup, the final against Rata being very exciting for all concerned. In winter games, we were narrowly beaten in both the netball and hockey finals by Matipo. Congratulations, Matipo! In the Athletic Sports our juniors especially did very well, and we were very pleased at winning both the Junior Points Cup and the Junior House Relay. Our ever-increasing number of cups has now swelled to the preposterous figure of three (as those who are obliged to clean them will testify). A splendid innovation this year was the House Quiz, in which we came third. We also staggered home first in the Sack House Relay, a reversal of last year's fortune. We should like to congratulate Elizabeth Davie on winning the Under 15 Athletic Championship. Congratulations also to Joy Robilliard on gaining her Netball Colours, and Susan Heslop her Hockey Colours. -Gillian Quentin-Baxter.

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During the year there have been several improvements made at the junior school. The playground in front of the class rooms has been shingled, a bicycle stand built near the chapel, and, because of the increase in roll numbers a new class room has been erected. The junior school sports were held on the hockey field ·on October 28th. Margaret Richardson is to be congratulated on breaking the high jump record, the new record being four feet one inch. Results: Flat Races 5-year-olds-J. Bell 1, V. Grant 2, S. Owen 3. 6-year-olds-J. Marshall 1, D. Etwell 2, A. Deans 3. 7 and 8-year-olds, Open-R. Marshall 1, H. Frost 2, G. Holdgate 3. 7 and 8-year-olds, Champion-H. Rich 1, L. McAlpine 2, J. Adams 3. 9 and 10-year-olds, Open-P. Browne 1, H. McCormick 2, N. Wilson 3. 9 and 10-year-olds, Champion-M. Richardson 1, S. Tapley 2, D. Robinson 3. 11-year-olds-A. Stewart 1, A. Dunster 2, B. Brownie 3. 50 Yards, under 9-H. Rich. 50 Yards, under 11-M. Richardson. Open Events, under 9-R. Marshall. Open Events, under 11-S. Cranfield. Best 5-year-old-J. ·Bell. Best 6-year-old-J. Marshall. High Jump, under 11-M. Richardson. Potato Races 5-year-olds-J .• Bell 1, V. Grant ·2, S. Owen 3. 6-year-olds-J. Marshall 1, G. Blunden 2, V. Jacobs 3. 7-year-olds-D. Macdonald 1, S. Henderson 2, H. Rich 3. 8-year-olds-M. Todd 1, L. Smith 2, J. Adams 3. 9-year-olds-B. Needham 1, L. Wilson 2, J. Falck 3. 10-year-olds-J. Morris 1, M. Richardson 2, M. Ollivier 3. Bunny

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The animals of Zoo Town Agreed to have a band, They painted up a round-about, And had it for a stand. The Lion played the cornet, The Elephant beat the drum, And both together made the sound Of ' Dum-de-dum-de-dum '. The Camel he was sulky And chose a silver trump, But he didn't play it very well, Because he had the hump. The Tiger took the cymbals, The Llama played the flute, And then they played a lovely song Called ' Rootle - Tootle -Toot'. -Alison Fisher, Form Ila, Kowhai, age 13 yrs.

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The daintiness of the white snowdrop, The birds singing high in the trees, Heralds the arrival of Springtime And the time when winter leaves. The blooming of roses in Summer, A bee darting home to his hive, And the welcoming sun at morning Makes me glad to be alive. The falling of leaves in Autumn, Golden, with touches of brown, Dresses the earth in a charming, And beautiful rustic gown. I love the scent of the daphne, The snowdrifts' picturesque moulds. The tang of a frosty morning, And the glory Winter holds.

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Now when my eyes have feasted On the things Nature's shown to me, I'm extremely grateful to God, For He gave me eyes to see. - Joanne Edwardes, aged 12 yrs., Form II, Kowhai. COOKING AT GALWEY ' Dinner cooks? ' came the query. 'Yes,' brightly. ' Just a minute, please,' came the answer. Silence. Then' Now to-day we wi11 have chops, and lemon sago pudding,' is the information. ' Yes,' still brightly. ' You know how to cook chops?' Query. 'Ye-es,' doubtfully. 'Well, you take a casserole, cover the chops with water and place them in the oven. No. 12 on the gas. Who's going to make the pudding? Oh, you. All right.' The information on how to cook the pudding is given. (For the benefit of the reader I will say that I cannot tell you the recipe for lemon sago except that it has five lemons . in it, squeezed; and grated lemon peel, but if information is required on this subject, Miss Ruston I'm sure would be pleased to give it.) ' Milk, quick,' came the demand. 'Where's the pan?' Query. ' Up there, see?' ' Oh, yes,' eagerly. The dinner proceeds-we hope! ' Oh look, these chops seem cooked, don't they?' brightly. ' Yes,' doubtfully. 'Quick, the pudding!' frantically . .About a pint of milk erupts onto the stove. ' Ohl' tragically. The dinner goes on-mostly on the stove. The chops are left in the oven as it is doubtful where to put them or what to do with them, though you have been told quite I 000 times. ' The vegetables!' Exclamation. Frantic rushings follow this announcement as they should have been on about half an hour before. The staff coffee

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has been made-to taste bitter. (Apologies are sincerely rendered to the staff who have to drink the finished article.) ' D_oesn't the sago look funny?' Information. 'Let's stir it a bit.' Idea. ' It feels awfully funny on the bottom-like glue-perhaps it's stuck.' Obvious. ' Perhaps it is.' ' Let's get the golden syrup. (I remember this because I like golden syrup-draw your own conclusions.) 'It's nice, isn't it?' (Now the reader must not think we ate any. We'd never dream of it-or would we?) The pudding is finished-so are the chops (that is, they have nearly finished being chops and are on the route to Lhe scorched earth policy). The table is set, well nearly, something has as usual managed to be forgotten. Twenty-to-orie. Panic. Rush, mad and lengthy. Bell. Gong. Victory, or at least partial. Dinner-doubtfully . . (Note to the reader: The population of Galwey House remains at the same figure.) Sequel-burnt pots. (If any reader could tell me a good way to remove jellied and burnt sago from the bottom of a pan, I should be gratified.) • -Eloise Marshall, V LA, age 15. ONE OF OUR AIRCRAFT IS MISSING I saw a swift bird flying, Cleaving the upper air on silver wings, Turning upon itself In its fantastic revelry. Plunging, to challenge the very ocean's sparkling face, Soaring aloft, even to the gates of Heaven itself, There halting, in its mortally arrested flight. I saw a swift bird fall, Downwards, Ever downwards in its twisted plight, Scarce parting the glistening surface Of the sea .... -By Robyn .Jenkin, Form VI.

President

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SENIOR DRAMA GROUP, 1948 from the School Presentation o[ James Bridie's 'The Dragon and the DoYe'

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The rain swept over in hard grey lines. The rocks were wet and cold to the touch, and the thick mist curled over them as it drifted across the ridge. It was a bleak and desolate scene, yet starkly impressive. The parka-clad figure who watched seemed fascinated by the bi1lowing mist, as it thickened andcleared. Beads of it clung to the face and half-opened lips; they trickled slowly down the oiled back of his parka. He seemed hot, for he pulled back his hood, and revealed the long damp hair of a girl. It surprised me, to see this lonely figure, and to find it was a girl. I had come there to be alone; I think she had too. Certainly she was not aware of my presence. It is a hard, rocky ridge that leads up to that remote place, not the kind that any but a foolhardy climber traverses alone on a wet, misty day. Only a foolhardy climber: or one in need of a salve for the soul. She turned towards me, but didn't see me. Her eyes seemed for an instant to contain all the suffering of humanity since time began. I thought, ' I'd better whistle, or something, to show her I'm here'. I was acutely embarrassed by that look straight from the soul, without the shutter that is dropped when one is near mankind. At that moment my foot slipped, dislodging a boulder. It hurtled down a gully, crashing from side to side, sending a battery of lesser rocks rattling after it. She turned abruptly. 'Oh! I thought I was alone.' Cursing my clumsiness, I stammered, ' I'm sorry. I didn't mean to intrude '. ' I thought I was alone,' she repeated. 'Yes.' A pause followed. Which of us, I wondered, was more at a loss? 'It's rotten weather, isn't it?' she said. Then her manner changed. She dropped her reserve. 'I thought I was the only one in the world who needed the solace of wet mists curling over wet rock.' I looked at the gash on my leg, from which a slow, fat drop of blood oozed and fell heavily on the wet rock, where it spread and lost its fierce colour. I could not say anything. I stared along the ridge at the billowing mists. They drifted

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apart, and I gazed down into a valley where, far below, a silver thread wound between grey boulders. ' They call that the " Deception",' she said softly. ' How apt.' I looked down at that river called Deception, for a long time. I heard her footsteps as she moved back along the ridge.~ I did not turn or speak. I wondered at the strangeness oE the Destiny that had led two people to this melancholy, desolate spot. Tlien the thick curtain of mists rolled down again, and I was completely alone. -Jean Adams, 16, Form VU A.

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The proof of the pudding is in the evil thereof. Money makes the heart grow fonder. Distance lends enchantment to the broth. A rolling stone makes the most noise. Empty barrels are the sincerest forms of flattery. Look before your heart grows fonder. Still waters before you come to them. He who hesitates is the root of all evil. The early bird never won fair lady. Empty ve sels flock together. Too many hands spoil the broth. Absence lends enchantment to the iew. A new version of the school motto:' Blessed Arthur, pure in heart.' -Lower

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Patron: Mrs C. L. Young. ['ust-Presiclcnts: Miss Janet Starry, Mrs G. Cotterill, Miss M. Morten, Mrs C. H. Clemens, Mrs A. G. S. Gibbs, Mrs C. L. Wilson, Mi s Lila Gardner. Immediate Past President: Mrs J. Roy Smith. President: Mrs E. M. Gibson. Hon. Vice-President: Miss N. Vale. Vice-Presidents: Mrs A. G. S. Gibbs, Mrs H. Hunter, and Miss Lila Gardner. Hon. Secretary: Miss Betty Hatherley. Asst. Secretary: Miss Jean Hatherley. Hon. Treias urer: Miss Sandra Dow land. Co111J11ittee:Mrs J. N. Hamilton, Mrs W. Owen, Mrs E. Cleland, • Mrs E. Taylor, Misses Rayma Morgan, Marjorie Harris and Ray B1·ownlee. Hon. Audito,1·: Mr J. Roy Smith. In submitting the 1947-48 Annual Report and Balance Sheet, your Committee is able to record a satisfactory year. Membership: 66 new members joined the Association this year. It is with great pleasure that we note an increase of .27 in the number of Life Members, making a total of 127. There were 272 Financial Members on the books. Social Evening: New members were welcomed by the President and Committee at an evening held in Hay's Lounge. Annual Ball: The Ball proved very successful, 39 Debutantes being presented to Dean and Mrs Warren by Mrs E. M. Gibson. The Debutantes were a credit to the excellent training of Mrs Hugh Hunter, and once again we would take this opportunity of expressing our thanks to her. Arm,agh Circle: A very enjoyable Luncheon Party, which was very well attended, was held in the National Club Rooms on the 1st June. Storry Shield: The annual tennis tournament for the Storry Shield was held in March at the United Courts, St. Andrew's Old Boys' Association winning the Shield. Tea Dance: A most enjoyable Tea Dance was held, in conjunction with Christ's College Old Boys' Association, in the Mayfair Lounge on the 2nd July. Parcels: During the year parcels have been sent to Sister Winifred. Timaru. Branch: In response to a request from Old Girls in Timaru, your Committee has great pleasure in reporting the formation of a Branch there. The Branch is to come into being as at the beginning of this coming Financial year.

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Obituary: It is with deepest regret that we record the deaths of two Old Girls-Denise Watson, who was at School from 1932 to 1941 and was a Life Member of the Association, and Margaret Campbell (Borthwick), who was at School from 1932 to 1933. We extend our sympathy to their relatives. We also extend our sympathy to all members who have in any way suffered bereavements during the year. Valedictory: Committee members entertained Miss Stella Purchas, who was returning to China, at a Morning Tea Party at Ballantyne's, and Mrs E. M. Gibson presented her with a cheque from the Asso• ciation. Miss Margaret Broadhead, who was leaving for England, was entertained at a Morning Tea Party given in her honour at the National Club Rooms. Mrs Gibson, on behalf of the Association, presented her with a small gift and wished her every success in her new venture. Mrs Isobel Matson (Wright), who had recently returned to New Zealand, was also a guest of honour at this function. Thanks: We should like to thank Mrs Young for her continued interest in the Association. We are very sorry to hear that she is resigning from the position of Headmistress of the School, and feel that she will be greatly missed. We would also like to express our thanks to Mr J. Roy Smith for his services as Honorary Auditor. We greatly appreciate his assistance. The Committee extends its gratitude to all members of the Association who have assisted the Committee in the running of its various functions throughout the past year. For the Committee, BETTY HATHERLEY, Hon. Secretary.

NELSON BRANCH The Nelson Branch of the S.M.C.O.G.A. was formed at the end of 1947, there being the required ten members to commence a subbranch. A meeting was held at the Deanery at which Mrs Christie was elected Chairwoman of the Branch and Mrs Beatson Honorary Secretary. Mrs P. B. Haggitt was elected an Honorary Member, which action was ratified by the parent body. Several meetings, mainly social in character, have been held during the year. On St. Margaret's Day 1947 members attended Holy Communion at the Cathedral, and in the afternoon were the guests of the President at her home. Another meeting was held at the Deanery when opportunity was taken to say 'au revoir' to Mrs Fooks, who with her husband and family was leaving Nelson for Central Otago. Mrs Kelso entertained members to afternoon tea another day, when much fun was caused by the production of photographs of the pupils in the days of Armagh Street. A combined business and social evening was held at Mrs Beatson's home when a minute was taken regarding the opening of the Savings It was decided that the President and Secretary, Bank account. v,·hoever they may be, shall be the Trustees of the account. We are grateful to Mrs Haggitt for the use of her home for meetings, and for her encouragement and help in forming this Branch. •

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WELLINGTON BRANCH During the year we have held several informal evenings, and on October 9th we held our Annual Dinner, at the Pioneer Club. This was followed afterwards by the Annual M-eeting. Mrs H. Wallace was elected President and Miss Chessell Boon. Hon. Secretary. We were pleased to welcome three St. Hilda's Old Girls to the dinner. Those present were: Mesdames M. Bilby (Madge Robbins), G. Deldycke (Joan Roll), D. Mirams (Dorothy Parsons), A. Menzies (Pauline Williamson), P. McDonnell (Phyllis Ryan), P. Neilson (St. Hilda's Old Girl), A. Prime (Dora Prudhoe), H. Wallace (Peggy Finch), H. Woodward (Helen Welbrock), Mrs Wilson (St. Hilda's Old Girl) ; Misses Gwyneth Boulton, Chessel Boon, Marian Gardner, Peggy Heney, Eileen Hunter, Jacqueline McColl, Helen McRae, J'ean Ross, Polydora Soteros, Dorothy Smith, Valerie Wilson, Margaret Warwick. Chessell Boon is working in the Prime Minister's office temporarily. Jacqueline McColl is working at the Meteorological Office, Kilburn. Polydora Soteros is taking a commercial course at Gilby's College. Valerie Wilson is going to Sydney to teach kind-ergarten for six months. Helen McRae and Jean Ross are training at the Dental Clinic.

Births Joan Deldycke (Roll)-a daughter. Pauline Menzies (Williamson)-a daughter. The Secretary would be very glad to get into touch with any Old Girl passing through Wellington. Address: Miss Chessell Boon, 8A Talavera Terrace, Kilburn. Telephone 46-335.

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Margaret Btoadhead is working at the National Central Library in London. , Isabel Matson (Wright), who has spent several years on the Gold Coast and England, paid a visit to New Zealand this year. Lesley Ca,rter (James), who has been living in England, spent three months in Christchurch earlier in the year. Jean Hunt (Anderson), who is studying at the Royal Academy of Music, has been awarded the Elsie Horn gift for 'such student as the Principal may consider deserving'. Earlier in the year she was awarded the Albanesi Prize for her playing of Chopin's works. Bo,bbie Cameron Smith, who is in London, now holds a major State scholarship, tenable for three years, and awarded for proficiency in all branches of art. During the year she had the honour of being elected to the Carvers' Guild-the only woman member in England. Peggy Gale. has been on a tour of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. While in Adelaide she met Ruth Linke (nee Traegar), and in Sydney she met Ruth Falkinder who was on her way to Brisbane. Dora Charters left Christchurch in January to continue her studies

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in singing at the Sydney Conservatorium. Zena Boulton (Rose) and Adrienne I'aylo1' (Wright) are now living in Wellington. Addel Dean (Perkins) is now living in London. Her husband was killed in a motor accident in 1940. During the war Addel nursed in the Isle of Wight. Lucy Hogg is headmistress of Woodford House. Tui Thomas, who is a general reporter on the 'Timaru Herald', has been appointed by the New Zealand Press to report the Royal Tour from the women's angle. Ngaio Marsh was awarded the O.B.E. in the list of King's Birthday Honours. Olga Hughes (Sherwood) played a leading role in the Canterbury Operatice Society's production of ' Carmen'. Kathleen Rimmer is a display artist at John Courts in Auckland. If.ester Graham is in the massage department at the Christchurch Public Hospital. Esther Walesby (Rose) has been producing plays in Timaru, gained first place in the South Canterbury Drama Festival and second place at Dunedin for the South Island Drama Festival. At Craighead Diocesan School she produced a pantomime, 'Cinderella', which was a great success, and 'Slippers for Cinderella' for the South Canterbury Junior Drama Festival. June Fisher is on the nursing staff of Dranmer Sykeheis, near Oslo, Norway. Margaret Rfrn1ne1· represented Canterbury at basket-ball. Mr,c;J. Roy-Smith is one of the trustees of the Executive Council of Old Girls. Jocelyn Roy-Smith, Eliza1beth Wait, Mary Mannering and Josephine as nurses at the Public Dingwall are commencing their training Hospital in January. Ncq•ma Blakey expects to arrive in New Zealand in December on furlough with her parents from Malaya. Alison Lush, who has been completing her M.Sc. degree at Auckland University, has been appointed assistant botanist at the Dominion Museum in Wellington. Cecily Gunn, June Bevan-Brown, Alison Thomas, and Julie Paton represented Canterbury College in the N.Z. Universities' ski-ing tournament, and as a team won the women's events. Alison won the women's championship. Margaret Hallidary has completed her Karitane training. Pauline Price is back from her holiday in Malaya. There are a large number of Old Girls at the Christchurch Public Hospital. Staff Nurses: Helen Vesrall, registered December 1947. Ya,tala Brake, regustered December 1947. Helen Bridson, registered June 1948. Final Nurses: Marjoriei Holmes, Lynnette Grant, Charlotte Dingwall, Islay Ballantyne. 3rd Year Nurses: Diana Robertson, Frances Gardiner, Joarn McFarlane, Mary Purchas, Rowa McCrostie, Thelma. Bloxham. 2nd Year Nurses: Judith Hall, Mildred Hulse, Beverley Downs. 1st Year Nurses: Elizaibeth Willianison, Barbara Rastrick, Joarn Hawkins, Wendy Wilson, Margot Seque, Eugenie Norris, Paitla McIntyre.

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D11nedin Hospital: Do1·othy Vfrhe, registered Decembe1· 1947. Ti?J1a?"UHospital: Jean Ritchfo, registered June 1948. Many Old Girls are studying for degrees at Canterbury College. Lavinia, Hamilton was capped B.Sc. this year, and Pamela Mann, Nathlie is Enid Hurst and Nathlie Winisctt gained R.A. degrees. n')W junior lecturer in Creek and Enid is doinr: honours in English. Penelope Pocock ar.d Anne Darwin were elected to the Students' Executive. Elspeth Cook and Alison Bennett are doing their third year for a B.A. degree. l.lorothy Hm·ris, Annette Stoitppe, Elizabeth Todd, Isla, Gibson, J11ne Bevarn-Brown, Alison Thomas, Anne Darwin, and Tessa Caldff have completed a section of their degrees. Jennife1· Conno·1·, Zena Hollander, Elizabeth Page and Jenrnifer Wood began their courses this year. Alison Dano-in and Ma1·ie Morris hope to complete B.Sc. degrees this year. Jennifer Brown and Janie Osborne are doing section B.Sc. Ray Brownlee, Dawn Clark, Helen Starr, and Barbara Gadd began n B.Sc. course this year. Ncla Vile and Barba1·a Murray are at the Training College. Kathleen Ma1·tin, Louise Mansfield, Gioia Sapio, Jennifer Stephenson, Elizabeth Ba1·tlett, Anne Hulse, J11lie Paton, Jc,se and Gwylfa, nwt'n and Lo1·elei Treleaven are at the School of Art. OLD GIRLS AT THE OTAGO UNIVERSITY R11th Adams, 5th year medical !:ltudent. N oelene Clemens, 5th year medical student. Margaret Dougall, 1st year massage. Helen Gough, 2nd year Home Science. Mary Hanafin, 6th year medical student. Benita Hegg, 3rd year Dip. Home Science. Gillian Richards, 4th year degree Home Science. Bly Steven:::, 3rd year degree Home Science. Rosalind Sh'inger, 3rd year degree Home Science. J1me Wilson, 3rd year Dip. Home Science. J11dith Jwmieson, 2nd year massage. J11nP Har1·is, final year dental student. ENGAGEMENTS Shirley McLachlan to P. Abbott. Alison Dobie to N. Hornabrook. June Wilson to J. Calder. Greeba Douglas to N. Brydges-Jones. Mary Purchas to W. Jacobson. Bobbie Cameron-Smith to L. J. Vilaincow. Joan Alexander to D. Hamilton. Beverley Burrows to Brian Lee. Margart Evans to 1I. Wilson. Day Ballantyne to Bernard Richards. Elizabeth Newton to Duncan Johns. Helen Sincock to Brian Bascand. Margaret Sladen to Douglas Leckie. Margaret Candy to Peter Andrews. Jill Woodward to -- Penman.

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Janet Lamb to Peter Sheppard. Louise Mansfield to Michael Gray. Diana Stevens to N. Thomson. Joan Smail to R. Kingscote. Iris Johnston to W. Brown. Marjorit Harris to Rodney Steele. Eleanor Wardell to Alan Gardiner. Dawne Fechney to B. J. Donovon. Rayrna Morgan to F. Robert Foote. MARRIAGES Bobbie McKenzie to D. Robertson. Diana McKenzie to N. Weir. Joan Turnbull to C. Roper. Fay Cowper to - Hamilton. Ellen McPherson to John Mitchell. Dorothy Moss to Bruce Jameson. Beverley Whittington to P. Maples. Barbara Richards to J. V. Peters. Cecily Gillanders to G. Wright. Vivian Ellis to S. Ennis. Betty Iles to Ray Collins. Eleanor Graham to A, H. Spratt. Helen Wright to G. S. Goodwin. Margaret Morgan to T. A. Gibbons. Pamela Williams to G. Williams. Elaine Bailey to L. Berger. Marion Wood to N. L. Macbeth. Rayma Thomas to Hector Macmillan. Prudence Mitchell to W. Lovell-Smith . .Toan Alexander to Derek Hamilton. Barbara Laws to John Matheson. June Stokes to M. Tipping. June Cumming to Colin Fraser. Veronica Mears to J. Latter. Barbara Malden to J. Stringleman. Ruth Fisher to A. Brown. Shirley Hart to - Reardon. Mollie Rankin to F. J. Wilson. Nancy Rodgers to G. Clark. Dawn Clark to D. Webster . .Jeanette Helps to A. Bartlett. BIRTHS Helen Turnbull (Stringer)-a daughter. Beatrice Solomon (Flower)-a daughter. Constance Gillanders (Pannell)-a son. Doris Gebbie (Gardiner)-a daughter. Rita Boys (Berry)-a daughter. Judith Wood (Verrall)-a daughter. Betty McMaster (Johns)-a son. Olga Hughes (Sherwood)-a daughter. Jocelyn Halliday (Sheppard)-a daughter. Pauline Leith Baxter (White)-a daughter. Esther Bisman (Hollander)-a son.

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Isabel Matson (Wright)-a daughter. Florence Dunbar ( Cooper )-a son. Pam Wauchop (Mower)-a son. Zena Boulton (Rose)---,-a daughter. Beverley Petrie (Copland)-a son. Lorraine Cowie (Dudley)-a son. Adrienne Taylor (Wright)-a son. Mary Cooke (McKenzie)-a daughter. Joan Bettle (Hughes)-a daughter. Beryl Hatherley (Stacey)-a daughter. Doreen Mosley (Byrne)-a son. Joan Quirk (Williamson)-a daughter. Zoe McKenzie (Blackmore) -a son. Amy Jellett (Dixon)-a daughter. Lorna Williams (Best) -a son. Gwynnet}:l Nicholls (Talbot)-a daughter. Nancy Ackroyd (Pryce) -a son. Enid Richards ( Stone)-a son. Ngaire Ellyett (Warren)-a daughter. Iris Wright (Powell)-a son. Pat Alexander (Tipping)-a son. Jean Hamilton (Penrose)-a daughter. Nathlie Mcllraith (Tod)-a son. Gwenda Brookes (Moore)-a daughter. ANNUAL

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The Annual Re-union was held on Monday, November 15th, Tuesday, November 16th, and Wednesday, November 17th. Evensong and Founders' Day service was held on Monday, November 15th, at 7.30 p.m., in the School Chapel. This service was conducted by Dean Warren. 'l'he Holy Communion Service was conducted by Dean Warren assisted by the Rev. I. L. Richards, and was held in the School Chapel on Tuesday, November 16th, at 7.30 a.m. After the service those present were the guests of the Old Girls' Association at breakfast. Altogether about 120 Old Girls, members of the school staff, and girls of the school were present. We were pleased to have with us Mrs M. B. Warren and Mrs J. H. Upham, who represented the Christchurch Branch of the St. Hilda's Old Girls' Association. BUFFET

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The Annual Dinner, held at the National Club, proved a happy and successful function. The President and Committee were pleased to welcome our Patron, Mrs C. L. Young, also Mrs A. G. Christie, President of the Nelson Branch, and Mrs I. Payne, President of the Timaru Branch, as guests of honour. Eighty-five Old Girls attended the dinner. ANNUAL

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There was an excellent attendance at the Annual General Meeting, which was held in the National Club following the dinner. Mrs E. M. Gibson presided. After welcoming those present she reviewed the activities of the past year. Mrs C. L. Young was elected an Honorary Life Member of the Association. Warm trib-

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utes were paid to the retiring Pr~sident (Mrs Gibson). It was decided that the Association should sponsor a European child. Mrs Young gave a short talk on the School's activities. The following

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Patron: Mrs C. L. Young. President: Miss Natalie Va.le. Vice-Presidents: Mrs W. B. Owen, Mrs N. G. Garland, Miss Mary Morten. Hc,n. Secreta-ry: Miss Betty Hatherley. Asst. Secretary: Miss Jean Hatherley. Hon. Treasurer: Miss Sandra Dowland. Cornmittee: Mrs J. N. Hamilton, Mrs A. Hewland, Mrs N. Morton Smith, Miss Lila Gardner, Miss Marjorie Harris, Miss Ray Brownlee. The first award of the Old Girls' Scholarship was year to Vivienne Benzie, daughter of Joyce Jamieson.

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Avonside Girls' High School, Christchurch. Cathedral Grammar School, Christchurchm. Christchurch Boys' High School. Christchurch Girls' High School. Christchurch Teachers' Training College. Christchurch Technical College. Christchurch West High School. Christ's College, Christchurch. Columba College, Dunedin. Correspondence School, Wellington. Craighead Diocesan School. Dilworth School, Auckland. Diocesan High School, Auckland. Iona College, Havelock North. Marsden Collegiate School, Wellington. Otago Girls' High School, Dunedin. Queen Margaret's College, Wellington. Rangi-Ruru, Christchurch. Rangiora High School. St. Bede' College, Christchurch. St. Hilda's College, Dunedin. St. Mary's Diocesan School, Stratford. St. Peter's Girl ' School, Adelaide. Selwyn House, Christchurch. Solway College, Masterton. Southland Girls' High School, Invercargill. Wanganui Girls' College. Woodford House, Havelock orth. Woodlands, South Australia.

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