1956 SMC Yearbook

195G

No. 49

§t. flargaret's QLollege :!lagaz:inc Beati Mundo Corde

THE PREFECTS, 1955 Back row: ( left to right): Robyn Hew land, Diana Thorpe, Deirdre Scofield, Helcu Rollin on.

Middle row: Dorothy Lock, Barbara Cleland, Helen MacGibbon, Pauline Gamble.

Front row: Sally Edridge, Deni e Clark Head , Mi. Cro her, oan Latham

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Talks

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Current

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Public Speaking Contest

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Math.

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Art Room

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Biology Expedition to Ca s

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"Operation

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Board of Governors The

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Staff of the School

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Editorial

The Centennial

Exhibition

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Kilburn

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Southbound" otes

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Laying of the Foundation

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Julius House

Results, 1955

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Konini House Notes

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Kowhai House

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Chapel Note

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Mati po House Note

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Handwork

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Rimu House Notes

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Tennis

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Examination

Ex-Staff News

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Hockey Note

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Cricket

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Athletic

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Original

Contributions

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Library Exchange

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Old Girls' Notes

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS Chairman: The Right Reverend the Bishop of Chri tchurch.

Deputy Chairman: The Reverend Canon I. L. Richards.

Bur·ar: E. P. Will., Esq., B.A., LL.M., M.Com. K. A. Harnsdale, Esq. Miss L. Gardner The Rev. L. A. Barnes G. M. Morgan, Esq. F. T. H. Bell, Esri.

Mrs W. L. Partridge Mrs C. Fo.:;ter Browne ]. Roy Smith, Esq. Commander J. C. Elworthy Mrs Wm. Smith The Rev. J. D. Froud H. S. William , E_ q.

Chaplain: The Vener.1blc Archdeacon E. A. Gowing, M.A. THE STAFF Head Mistress: Mis' J.P. Crosher, M.Sc. (Hon .. ) ( .Z.)

Secondary School: Mis K. Parry Edward, B.A. (Hons.), niversity of Wales, First Assi.,tant, Head of English Department.

Mi D. H. Robinson, L.T.C.L., P.C.T., Careers Advi or, Head of Commercial Department.

Mrs S. Penney, B.A. (, .Z.), B. Cert, Head of History Department.

Miss M. Holdernes. M.A. (Hons.) ( .Z.), Head of French Department.

Miss E. Duff, M.A. (Hon.) (N.Z.), Head of Latin Department.

Mrs J_ Halliday, M.Sc. (Hons.) ( I.Z.), Head of Chemistry Department.

Mrs E. Wilson, B.A. ( Canta b.), Head of Ma thematic Department.

Miss M. Garnham, B.A. (N.Z.), H ad of Geography Department.

Miss N. Corder, B.A. (Hon.) (London), Dip. Ed. Engli h and Latin.

Mis M. Copper, Dip. Chelsea Colleg • Phys. Ed., Dip. Phys. Ed. (London), C.S.P. Physical Education.

Mrs M. Thomson, L.T.C.L., C. Cert., Music Specialist, Singing, Engli h, Librarian.

Miss T. Findley, Dip. H.Sc., Head of Clothing Department.

Miss V. Jackman, M.A. (Hons.) (N.Z.), Biology.

Mi s D. H. Tutill, L.'f.C.L., Art and Divinity.

Mis M. Jeck, Homecraft Dip., Homecraft.

Mrs S. Fillenz, German.

Mr . Hartley, B.Sc. ( .Z.), Mathematics.

Miss F. Ower, B.Sc. (N.Z.), Science.

Deacone~. Heni Park, B.A. (N.Z.), English, Divinity.

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Yrimary School: Miss E. G. Islip, C. Cert, Head of Primary Department, Miss D. A. Hodges, C. Cert, Form I. Miss D. M. Beattie, C. Cert., Standard 4.

Mr C. Taylor, Standard 3.

Mrs C. Macfarlane, L.T.C.L., Standard 2.

Miss A. Walter, B. c~rt., Standard 1.

Mis G. Box, C. Cert., Infant Mistress.

Form II.

Music Staff: Mrs M. Clark, Dip. Music, L.R.S.M., L.T.C.L., Pianoforte.

Mrs 1. Empson, L.T.C.L., Pianoforte.

Miss D. Hight, L.R.S.M., L.T.C.L., Pianoforte.

Mrs L. Kent, L.R.S.M., L.T.C.L., Pianoforte.

Miss T. M. Lewin, Mus. B., L.R.S.M., L.T.C.L., Theory of Music.

Mr R. Mraz, Violin.

Speech Training:

Mis

M. Hopewell, L.T.C.L. Secretary:

Miss M. Rimmer.

House Staff: Mrs J. Welch, Housemi.tress, Kilburn House.

Miss I. Ferguson, Matron, Kilburn House (Term I).

Mrs Stevens, Matron, Kilburn House (Terms II and III).

Mis M. Sherwood, Housemistress, Juliu Hou e (Term I).

Mis A. Fi ken, Housemistrcss, Juliu House (Terms II and III).

Mis Chapman, Matron, Juliu House (Term II).

Mis Sinclair, Matron, Juliu House (Term III).

Prefects:

Denise Clark (Head) Joan Latham (Deputy-Head) Barbara Cleland ally Edridge Pauline Gamble Robyn Hewland

Philippa Lane Dorothy Lock.

Helen MacGibbon Helen Rollin on Deirdre Scofield Diana Thorpe

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Senior Orderlies Term I Term II D. La Roche (convener) P. Fernie (convener) E. Munro P. Kellock P. Ritchie .f. Fulton G. Macfarlane S. Bent B. Bailey G. Mair J. Quested J. Gebbie M. Chri tie E. Phillips f. Powell M. Stokes J. Fleming S. Sutton J. March .

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Term III (convener) A. Justice H. Will R. E son A. Reece-Smith H. P.eate J. Ward J. March M. eeve J. Clapshaw

J. Taylor

Kilburn House Prefects Joan Latham (Head) Penelope Kellock Elspeth Munro (D puty-.J-Iead) Lyndsey Ferguson

Julius House Monitresses: Marian McLaughlin

Konini: He! n Rollin on Kowhai: Joan Latham Matipo: Barbara Cleland Denise Clark Barbara Cleland Joan Latham Philippa Lane

House Captains: Rata: Denise Clark Rimu: Philippa Lane Games Committee: Gillian Macfarlane Helen Rollin. on Deirdre Scofield

Robyn Hewland (Head) Pauline Gamble (Deputy-head) Susan Bent Ann Ju tice Deni e Clark Joan Latham

VI V Up.A V Up.M V LA V LM JV A IV M III A IIIM

Librarians: Donne La Roche Jennifer Lindley Julie Taylor

Chapel Prefects: Diana Thorpe

Form Orderlies Term I Term II Penelope Kellock Ann Justice Jan Mitchell Berwyn Bailey Margaret Stokes Dianne Dunster Margaret Boon Kay Brander Adrienne Laine Susanne Stubbersfield Elizabeth Pearson Ann Kellock Jennifer Gray Gillian Holdgate Jill Hunter Geraldine P.eate Lindsey Ferguson Fay Wilson

Term III Elspeth Munro Jane Gebbie Janet FleminoMaxine Wick Susan Hender on Jane Stephenson Faye Moffatt Rosemary Spicer Adrienne Lake

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FORM VIA ( Miss Holderness) Clark, Denise (Rata) La Roche, Donne (Konini) Gamble, Pauline (Konini) Latham, Joan (Kowhai) Hewland, Robyn (Konini) FORM VIB ( Miss Holderness) Lindley, Jennifer (Matipo) Bent, usan ( Rata) Lock, Dorothy ( Konini) Bromley, Elizabeth (Kowhai) Macfarlane, Gillian (Konini) Cleland, Barbara (Matipo) MacGibbon, Helen (Rimu) Edridge, Sally ( Rata) Munro, El peth (Kowhai) Ellis, Marie ( Matipo) Ritchie, Pamela (Rata) E son, Rosemary (Rata) Rollinson, Helen (Konini) Fernie, Patricia (Matipo) Scofield, Deirdre ( Kowhai) Fulton, Juliet (Rimu) Taylor, Julie (Kowhai) Hegan, Pamela (Rata) Thorpe, Diana (Matipo) Howard, Juditfi. (term I only) Wills, Heather (Konini) Ju tice, Ann (Rimu) Kellock, Penelope (Konini) FORM V UPPER A ( Mrs Penney) Adam, Jill (Kowhai) Minson, Kay (Rata) Bailey, Berwyn ( Matipo) Osmers, Elizabeth ( Rimu) Blunden, Jennifer (Rimu) Peate, Helen (Kowhai) Boleyn, Susan (Konini) Phillips, Elizabeth (Rata) Carl, Penelope (Konini) Quested, Judith (Konini) Christie, Marie (Rimu) Reece Smith, Adrienne (Matipo) Coe, Eleanor ( Kowhai) Scholefield, Annette (Kowhai) Compton, Dianne (Rimu) Shand, Gillian (Kowhai) Cranfield, Su an ( Konini) Smith, Leonore ( Matipo) Fleming, Cecilie (Rimu) Spear, Angela (Rata) Gebbie, Jane (Matipo) Stevens, Sonya (Rata) Kellaway, Susan (Rata) Wakefield, Shirley (Rimu) McAlpine, Louise (Kowhai) Ward, Jo ephine (Matipo) Macdonald, Sandra (Kowhai) Warren, Wendy (Rata) Machin, Patricia ( Rata) Whitford, Jenifer ( Rimu) Mackay, Phillippa (Kowhai) Wills, Phillipa (Konini) Mair, Geraldine (Matipo) Wynn Williams, Anne (Rimu) Mills, Sally (Matipo) Young, Annas (Rimu) Mitchell, Jan (Rimu) FORM V UPPER M ( Miss Robin'ion) Clapshaw, Jean (Rimu) Musgrave, Barbara (Rimu) Combellack, Ann (Kowhai) Neeve, Mary (Kowhai) Daw on, Belinda (Matipo) Parson, Jaqueline (Rimu) Dun ter, Dianne ( Rimu) Perry, Jocelyn ( Konini) Evans, Gwynnfyr ( Kowhai) Powell, France ( Kowhai) Fleming, Janet (Rimu) Proser, Shirley (Konini) Jone , Erica ( Konini) Smee, an y ( Kowhai) Lane, Philippa (Rimu) Stenhouse, Pamela (Rata) March, Joanna (Rimu) Stokes, Margaret (Rata) Mosley, Bridget (Rata) Sutton, Sandra (Rimu)

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FORM V LOWER A (Miss Garnham) Armitage, J anette (Kowhai) Morton, Ko sara (Konini) Boon, Margaret (Matipo) Moss, Margaret (Rimu) Brander, Kay (Rata) Papprill, Suzanne Matipo) Byrne, Angela (Kowhai) Parker, Lena ( Rimu) Cameron, Jillian (Kowhai) Penny, Jane (Rimu) Chapman, Allison (Konini) Rivers, Judith ( Rata) Clark, Deborah (Matipo) Robbin, Barbara (Rata) Collins, Patricia (Konini) Rogers, Susan (Matipo) Everett, Patricia (Rimu) Rusell, Mary (Matipo) Helps, Anne (Kowhai) Rutherford, Beverley (Kowhai) Hill, Ro emary (Term I only) Smith, Robin (Rata) Hyde, Barbara (Term J only) Turner, Penelooe (Konini) Ingli, Judith (Kowhai) Wardell, Lynne (Rata) Jaine, Barbara (Matipo) Watt, Robyne (Rata) Kelman, Jan (Rata) Watt, Lynley (Rimu) Lapthorn, Merilyn (Konini) Wheelans, Philippa (Rimu) Lawn, Pamela (Konini) Wick , Maxine (Konini) Macdonald, Dinah (Konini) Williams, Janet (Rata) Main, Leone (Kowhai) Zotov, atalia (Rimu) Mathieson, Robyn (Matipo) FORM V LOWER M (Miss Tutill) Austin, Rosemary ( Konini) Mauger, Wendy (Konini) Bainbridge, Pamela (Term l only) Morten, Su anne ( Matipo) Brown, Ali on (Konini) Moulton, Joan (Rimu) Chivers, Dawn (Konini) Owen, Lynley (Konini) Flewellyn, Fay (Terms I and II Plimmer, Jocelyn ( Rimu) only) Powell, Joan ( Kowhai) Gardiner, Gillian ( Kowhai) Rich, Helen ( Rata) Gardner, Ro emary ( Mati po) Rickerby, Gail ( Rimu) Gilbert, Jeanette ( Matipo) Robertson, Elaine ( Rata) Guillermo, Mary ( Ra ta) Scott, Cynthia ( Rata) Hale, Katrina (Kowhai) lo , Janet (Mati_po) Henderson, Susan (Kowhai) Stubbersfield, Su. anne (Konini) Henry, Suzanne ( Kowhai) Thacker, Ruth (Kowhai) Humphries, Rae (Rimu)_ Trevella, Raelene ( Rimu) Kent, Rana (Terms I & 11 only) Wright, Angela (Matipo) Laine, Adrienne ( Rata) Wright, Claire (Terms I and II Macfarlane, Anna ( Rata) only) McGill, Robyn (Rata) Woods, Judith (Rata) :FORM IV A (Mrs Halliday) Ballantyne, Pauline ( Kowhai) Harris, Kathryn (Rata) Cooper, Rachel ( Konini) Help , Robyn (Kowhai) Cummings, Lynette (Rimu) Horton, Jennifer (Matipo) Erik on, Rose ( Rata) Jamie on, Anne (Matipo) Gresson, Victoria (Rato) Kellock, Ann (Konini) Hall, Diana (Konini) Lester, Louise (Kowhai) Hall, Jennifer (Konini) Mackenzie, Rosemary (Rimu)

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FORM IV A-Continued.

Powell, Deirdre ( Kowhai) Marshall, Janet ( Kowha i) Russell, Jennifer ( Konini) Mclnto h, Elspeth (Rimu) Skjellerup, Diana (Matipo) Miiler, Christine (Matipo) Stenhouse, Prudence ( Rata) Mulligan, Eugenie ( Rimu) Stephenson, Jane ( Matipo) Murphy, Merle (Kowhai) Voller, Joan (Matipo) Parr, Daphne ( Rimu) William , Jennifer ( Konini) Pearson, Elizabeth ( Rat:1) FORM IVM (Miss Jecks) Luney, Loma (Konini) Archer, Joy (Konini) Maling, Ro emary (Matipo) Barnett, Elizabeth (Matipo) Manson, Judith ( Rata) Brad haw, Helen (Matipo) Moffatt, Faye (Kowhai) Brand, Gillian ( Matipo) Neave, Barbara (Rata) Courage, Anne ( Kowhai) Nicholl , Beverley ( Konini) Edridge, Gillian ( Rata) Reynold , Diane ( Rimu) Edridge, Margaret ( Rata) Rutherford, Jane (Kowhai) Etwell, Dianne (Rimu) Seymour Robyn ( Matipo) Fi her, Lynette (Matipo) Seymour, Ruth ( Matipo) Frizzell, Janet (Matipo) Stokes, Andrea ( Rata) Frost, Heather _(Kowhai) Thomson, Carolyn ( Rimu) Glasson, Wendy (Rata) Thrower, I obel (Rimu) Golden, Kathleen (Rata) U nwin, Su an ( Matipo) Gray, Jennifer ( Konini) Wales, Rosemary (Rimu) Hall, Su an ( Rimu) Ward, Jennifer ( Rimu) Hampton, Joy (Matipo) Whetter, Rosamary ( Kowhai) Holdgate, Gillian (Rimu) Wilson, Carol ( Kowhai) Ink on, Pamela, ( Rata) Wynn Williams, Mary (Matipo) Irwin, Mary ( Rimu) FORM IIIA (Miss Corder) Morten, Diana ( Konini) Armstrong, Philippa (Konini) Munro, Catherine (Kowhai) Barton, Fay (Kowhai) orris, Virginia ( Rimu) Blunden, Gillian ( Rimu) Owen, Susan (Matipo) Cadwallader, Sandra ( Konini) Parffitt, Su an (Rata) Coe, Kathleen (Kowhai) Peate, Geraldine (Kowhai) Cox, Sally (Kowhai) Percival, Christine ( Rata) Coxhead, June (Rimu) Pickering, Robin ( Rata) Deans, Elena ( Rimu) Pickle , Beverley ( Rimu) Downing, Patricia ( Matipo) Reynolds, Helen ( Rata) Grant, Vivienne ( Konini) Reynolds, Jo-Anne (Rimu) Griffiths, Patricia ( Matipo) Smith, Gillian ( Matipo) Hunter, Jill (Konini) Spicer, Rosemary (Kowhai) Jameson, Susan ( Konini) Stone, Pamela (Konini) Jones, Marilyn (Matipo) Straube!, Ali on ( Matipo) Justice, Diana ( Rimu) Urquhart, Sandra (Konini) Lane, Joanna ( Ra ta) Wilson, Jan ice ( Konini) Macdonald, Rosamond ( Kowhai) Wilson, Margaret (Rata) Mackenzie, Katharine (Konini) Moore, Patricia ( fatipo)

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!<'ORM IIIM ( Miss Jackman) Austin, Diana ( Rimu) Knight, Grace (Rata) Laine, Sandra ( Rata) Bell, Jacqueline (Konini) Brownie, Helen ( Konini) Lake, Adrienne (Rimu) Lindley, Patricia (Matipo) Courage, Juliet (Kowhai) de Castro, Catherine (Kowhai) Luisetti, Rosemary ( Matipo) Coop, Erewhon ( Rata) McLaughin, Marian (Konini) Delahunt, Louvain (Kowhai) Matriner, Alexina ( Konini) Dunn, Joanna (Matipo) Mellish, Susan ( Rata) Ensor, Alison (Matipo) 1 Ieeve, Helen (Kowhai) Ensor, Gaelyn (Rata) Nuthall, Ruth _{Kowhai) Ferguson, Lyndsey (Kowhai) Parr, Diane ( Rimu) Gazzard, Amber ( Rata) Smith, Barbara (Kowhai) Gooby, Diane ( Rata) Sutherland, Jan (Rata) Harty, Caroline ( Konini) Taylor, Carol (Kowhai) Hawker, Vicki ( Kowhai) Taylor, Janet (Konini) Henderson, Jantze (Matipo) Todhunter, Caroline ( Rimu) Hewlett, Suzanne ( Rata) Trevella, Elise ( Rimu) Hulston, Jeanette ( Rimu) Wilson, Fay (Rata) Humphries, Jan (Rimu) Wright, Diana (Matipo) FORM II (Miss Islip) Barrow, Jacqueline (Kowhai) McElroy, Sandra (Kowhai) Baudinet, Joanna (Konini) McPhail, Jan (Matipo) Biggs, Pamela ( Konini) Mulligan, Prudence (Konini) Boon, Barbara (Matipo) Munns, Karen ( Ra ta) Neave, Eleanor (Rata) Bulfin, Louise (Kowhai) Parkes, Mary ( Matipo) Byrne, Julie (Kowhai) Peate, Barbara (Kowha,i) Carpenter, Pamela ( Rata) Rich, Susan (Rata) Carthy, Allison (Rimu) Russell, Helen ( Rata) Chapman, Deborah (Konini) Clark, Jennifer (Konini) Scott, Jennifer ( Rata) Cordner, Marie (Rata) Shanel, Elizabeth ( Kowhai) Dart, Elizabeth ( Rata) Streeter, J uclith ( Konini) Sturge, Carolyn (Rimu} Gould, Jill ( Rimu) Gray, Wendy ( Rimu) Sunclstrum, Sarah (Mat1po) Hamann, Penelope ( Rimu) Wales, Christine ( Rimu) Ilarrow, Maureen ( Matipo) Walker, Lynette (Matipo) Ward, Cassia (Matipo) Hore, Rosemary (Rata) Young, Hilary ( Rimu) Jones, ancy ( Rimu) Macfarlane, Kathleen (Konini) FORM I ( Miss Hodges) Collins, Jane ( Rimu) Andrews, Elizabeth ( Rimu) Craythorne, Patricia _(Matipo) Au tin, Penelope ( Rimu) Dawson, Penelope ( Ma ti po) Barnes, Sandra ( Rata) Barnsclale, -icola ( Rirriu) Dudley, Anne (Konini) Chivers, Kathleen (Konini) England, Sally (Matipo) Gamble, Noela (Konini) Clarkson, Susann (Kowhai) Cook, Ruth-Ann (Rata) Geb½ie, Susan ( Ma tipo)

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FORM I-Continued.

Murison, Sharon (Matipo) Halliday, Lesley (Matipo) Peate, Alison (Kowhai) Hall, Katharine (Konini) Perry, Diane (Rata) Higgs, Patricia (Kowhai) Robinson, Jocelyn ( Matipo) H umphrie , Carol ( Mati po) Shand, Helen (Kowhai) Ingli , Gail ( Kowhai) Solomon, Anne ( Kowha i) Inkster, Judith (Rata) Smith, Ro emary ( Matipo) Lorimer, Kay (Rimu) Spear, Daintry (Rata) Lake, Mary Roe (Matipo) Todd, Victoria (Kowhai) Lock, Pamela ( Kon ini) Wauchop, usan (Rata) Macfarlane, Angela (Konini) Whitford, Susan ( Rimu) McKenzie, Pieter (Kowhai) Wright, Mary (Rimu) Midgley, Elizabeth (Kowhai) Adamson, Diana Au~tin, Felicity Ballantyne, Heather Brander, Joy Brown, Anthea Brown, Su an Clark, Susan Combellack, Jane Costelloe, Denise Davi on, Jane Fox, Robyn Gardiner, Kathleen Hargreaves, :tviary Harty, Ro alind Hollis , Jane Jones, Philippa Konings, Annabelle

Jackson, Elizabeth-Ann Reay, Christine

Allan, Sally Anderson, Jennifer Anderson, Penelope Batstone, Mary Bell, Julie Berry, May Boanas, Mary Chapman, Dinah Cook, Margaret Dart, Patricia De Joux, Ann Denham, Ann

Standard 4 ( Miss Beattie) Livingstone, Vicki Maling, Pamela McKenzie, Diana Morris, Sally Palmer, Gaynor Perry, Christine Ruston, Phillippa Saunder , Barbara Scott, Jennifer Scott, Wendy Spiller, Sandra Stanley, Jennifer Si:even , Virginia Tait, Judith Thomson, Janice Whetter, Chri tine Standard 3 ( Miss Beattie) Lough, Josephine Standard 3 (Mrs Taylor) Dougall, Elizabeth Green, Janet Greenslade, Alison Guinness, Linda Harkne s, Diana Hope, Elizabeth McPhail, Sally Morten, Rowen eal, Patricia Pankhurst, Yvonne Reynold , Susan Sandston, Elizabeth

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Scott, Kay Savory, Angela Whitty, Dianne

Standard 3--Continued.

Williams, Elizabeth Williamson, Sally Wood, Robyn

Holli s, Sarah Matson, Virginia Nicholls, Ja net Ray, Christine

Standard 2 (Mrs Taylor) Sinclair, Elizabeth Solomon, Diana Taylor, Adrie.nne Wilkin, Elizabeth

Standard 2 ( Mrs Macfarlane) Anderson, Gillian Macfarlan , Wend:, Armstrong, icola Main, Robyn Brown, Lynette Mummery, Janice Buchanan, Anne Perry, Adrienne Bullock, Suzanne Perry, Sandra Chapman, Jennifer Ringland, Patricia Clark, icola Rolleston, Annabel Cordery, Margaret Saunders, Janet Cottrell, Anna Smith, Jill Cox, Catherine Taylor, Davina Denham, Helen Tocker, Denise Dunne, Gretchen Twyneham, Andrea French-Wright, Margaret Whitford, ichola Goldsmith, Marcia Wilkins, Raylene Hanafin, Christine Williams, Susan Hatherley, Dianne Williams, Virginia King, Eleanor Woods, Sarah Lawrence, Phillippa Woods, Marianne Lawson, Jane Young, Belinda McEachen, Barbara Beadel, Helen Clemens, Louise Gough, Avena!

Hammett, Bronwyn

Standard 1 ( Miss Walter) Henderson, Elizabeth Laugeson, Sonja McClelland, Bridget Skinner, Jane

Alper , Juliet Austin, Prudence Boanas, Jennifer Brand, Averil Burns, Barbara Crampton, Janet Deane, Lindsay Diamond, Mary Dickey, Cathrene

Primer 4 (Miss Walter) Dynes, Annette Glasson, Lesley Hogg, Marilyn Holland, Liani Inglis, Jane Jackson, Shona Langford, Alison Lawrence, Jennifer Loui son, Victoria

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V LM, Belinda Dawson, Philippa Lane, Frances Powell; Form V LA, Jane Gebbie, Geraldine Mair, Helen Peate, Elizabeth Phillips, Angela Spear, Josephine Ward; Form VUM, Padianne Clarke, Jill Ferguson, Patricia Undrill, Barbara Williams; Form VUA, Susan Bent, Juliet Fulton, Ann Justice, Dorothy Lock; Form VIB, Denise Clark, Honor Denny, Pauline Gamble, Robyn Hewland; Form VIA, Jeanette Cromb, Florence Jones, Margaret Williams.

Divinity Prizes: Form I, Julie Byrne; Form II, Jo-Anne Reynolds; Form IIIM, Kathleen Golden; Form IIIA, Janet Williams; Form IV M, Alison Brown; Form IV A, Allison Chapman; Form VLM, Philippa Lane; Form VLA, Helen Peate; Form VUM, Rosemary Simon; Form VUA, Ann Justice; Form VIB, Honor Denny.

House Trophies: Tennis, Kowhai; Swimming, Kowhai; Netball, Konini; Athletics, Kowhai; Hockey, Kowhai.

The following girls were a warded their colours: For Hockey: Nicola Warren (re-awarded), Sally Edwardes, Joan Latham, Margaret Powell.

For Netball: Dorothy Wilson (re-awarded), Deirdre Scofield.

For Swimming:

Alison Powell.

For Athletics: Nicola Warren and Sally Edwardes (reawarded), Joan Latham, Denise Clark.

Honours Gymnastics: Re-awardedicola Warren, Sally Edwardes, Alison Powell, Shona Mackay. Awarded-Denise Clark.

Other a wards were: .lones-Kissling Tennis Cup: Jeanette Cromb.

Rankin Tennis Cup (Junior): Patricia Collins.

Red path Tennis Cup (Intermediate): Kay Brander.

Miss Tutill's Divinity Prize: Margaret Williams.

Afrs Penneis Histor,' Prize: Honor Denny . .Music Prizes won at the Festival of Song and presented bv Mrs Thomson: Senior Solo and Accompaniment, Florence Jones and Elspeth Munro; Junior Solo and Accompaniment, Anne Jamieson and Joy Archer.

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Special Prize for Assistance with School Music pre ented by .Mrs Thomson: Lesley Luney.

Cup for Memorised

1\1usic: Elspeth Munro.

Winner of Intermediate test: Iary Guillermo.

Section of Memorised

Winner of .Tunior Section Judith Rivers.

of Memorised

Special Prize for the Theory T. M. Lewin: Jane Gebbie.

Music Con-

Music

Contest:

of Music) pr_esented by Miss

The Stokes Music Cup: Elspeth Munro.

Special Prizes for Ability and Progress in Art) presented Miss Tutill: Sandra Palmer, Barbara Peddie, Diana Thorpe.

The Old Girls) Drawing Cup: Penelope Kellock.

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The Storry Essay Cup: Margaret Williams.

The Myers) Cup for Public Speaking: Florence Jones.

Winner of Intermediate test: Sonya Stevens.

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Winner of .Tunior Section of Public Speaking Contest: Lena Parker.

Special Latin Prize) presented Williams.

by Miss Duff:

Margaret

Special Prize for Literary Ability) presented by W hitcombe and Tombs) Ltd.: Florence Jones.

The Larcombe French Cup: Jeanette Cromb.

Cup: Elizabeth Hamann.

Miss Hoy's Mathematics

The Corsbie Science Cup: Margaret Miss Stock)s Geography

Williams.

Cup: Ann Ballantyne

Af ajor Levy's Current Events

Cup: Jill Ferraby.

The Roy Smith History Cup: Florence Jones.

The Alabaster Cup for Homecraft:

Jill Blackley.

1 he Clothing Cup: Irene Lapthorn.

Special Prize for Clothing:

Barbara Williams.

Cup for the most promising third form girl, presented by Marlene Bell and awarded for the first time: Janet Williams.

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Librarianl Prizes: Elizabeth Hamann ( Head Librarian), Jeanette Cromb, Honor Denny, Mary Elphick, Pauline Gamble, Robyn Hewland, Margaret Powell.

St. Margaret's Prize ( awarded to the best all-round girl in the School): Florence Jones.

The Headmistress~s Prize ( awarded for outstanding service io the School): Nicola Warren.

EXAMINATION

RESULTS,

1955

University .lunior Scholarship: Margaret Williams.

University National Scholarship: Florence Jones.

On Credit List in University Entrance Examination: Cromb.

Jeanette

University Entrance: Ann Ballantyne, Jocelyn Chirnside, Denise Clark, Honor Denny, Mary Elphick, Pauline Gamble, Janet Glasgow, Robyn Hewland, Janet Iverach, Donne La Roche, Joan Latham, Judith Moore, Jennifer Nuthall, Alison Powell, Margaret Powell, Judith Steel, Nicola Warren, Dorothy Wilson, Lynette Wilson, Juliet Young.

Endorsed School Certificate: Ann Ballantyne, Jocelyn Chirnside, Denise Clark, Honor Denny, Sally Edwardes, Mary Elphick.

Pauline Gamble, Janet Glasgow, Robyn Hewland, Janet Iverach, Donne La Roche, Joan Latham, Shona Mackay, Judith Moore, Jennifer N uthall, Alison Powell, Margaret Powell, Judith Steel, Nicola Warren, Dorothy Wilson, Lynette Wilson, Juliet Young.

School Certificate: Averil Angas, Susan Bent, Johanna Bethell, Wendy Bishop, Elizabeth Bromley, Padianne Clarke, Barbara Cleland, Sally Edridge, Marie Ellis, Rosemary Esson, . Judith Fairbairn, Jill Ferguson, Patricia Fernie, Jill Ferraby, Juliet Fulton, Elizabeth Hardy,· Pamela Harrison, Pamela Hegan, Judith Howard, Ann Justice, Penelope Kellock, Nola Kent, Irene Lapthorn, Jennifer Lindley, Dorothy Lock, Lesley Luney, Gillian Macfarlane, Helen MacGibbon, Elspeth Munro, Sandra Palmer, Barbara Peddie, Judith Pickles, Pamela Ritchie, Helen Rollinson, Deirdre Scofield, Rosemary Simon, Judith Sutherland,

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Julie Taylor, Patricia Thomas, Diana Thorpe, Anne Todd, Patricia Undrill, Barbara Williams, Diana Williams, Heather Wills, Rosemary Wilson, Jill Young.

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of Commerce:

Typewriting: Dianne Dunster, Julie Hartland, Griselda King, Rosamond Macdonald, Joanna March, Diana Nevell, Frances Powell. uhorthand: Griselda King, Rosamond Macdonald.

Book-keeping: Diana Nevell.

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Royal Schools of Music:

Grade V-Pass with Merit: Eleanor Coe. Grade IV-Pass with 1Vlerit: Juliet Courage.

Grade III-Distinction: Deborah Clark. Pass: Sally Cox, Penny Dawson, Jill Gould, Christine Wales.

Grade II-Pass with Merit: Kathleen Coe. Pass: Jennifer Hall, Adrienne Lake, Susan Rich, Jocelyn Robinson, Isobel Thrower.

Grade 1- Pass with Merit: Joy Brander. Pass: Pamela Biggs, Mary Parkes.

Theory

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Grade VI: Deborah Clark.

EX-STAFF

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1\;fiss M. Cade[ has had a very interesting and varied time since she left us. She was honoured by being chosen as the Official Hockey Coach for the English Women's Hockey Association. She ha also been teaching on a Grammer School Staff, and has taken her final examination in Physio-Therapy.

When this goes into print she will be nearing the completion of a coaching tour for the United States Women's Hockey Association. On her return to England, she is to join the staff of Chelsea C.P.E. at Eastbourne, as a Lecturer in Anatomy.

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Miss Fay Stock is Headmistress of Torgil Girls' School, Lolowai, and is due home on leave in 195 7.

Mrs.!. G. Meadowcroft (nee Monica Morris) is at present in London. She and her husband leave for Karachi after Christmas where he will continue with Missionary Work.

Mrs Colin Usher (nee Anne Clifford) is back in New Zealand. While in England she taught for a time at her old school and was also on the staff of Shenstone Teachers' College. She flew to Beirut, where her parents are stationed, to be married. It proved to be an unusual wedding involving two days-a civil ceremony one day and the church ceremony the next. A few days after arriving back she and her husband were offered positions on the staff of the Rotorua High School.

Miss .lose Owen is at present on the staff of the Rangiora High School.

Deaconess H eni Park retains a very lively interest in th~ School and we have welcomed her back to School functions several times since she left us.

Mrs B. G. Dingwall ( nee Galbraith) has a little curlyheaded baby, Barbara, born on 2nd August of this year.

Mrs ]. Norman (Nee Fay Werren) has a little daughter, Katherine, born on the 24th January. She and her husband now live in Richards House, Christ's College.

Very interesting news has been received lately from Mrs J. Stocker, who was on the staff of the College in 1943 when she was an exile from China. As missionaries in China for ten years, she and her hush.and had many moves and a variety of experiences including, for Mr Stocker, over three years in a Japanese internment camp. They have now retired and are enjoying a home of their own in Surrey.

Another ex-staff member of 1943, who was exiled from Japan, is j\lfiss D. E. Trott. She took up her work again in Japan and can still write with enthusiasm and love of the country after forty-three years. In August, during the vacation, she spent a fortnight at Gotemba, near the foot of Mt. Fuji, and then went north to visit the god-child of an older retired missionary who had made a miraculous recovery from tuberculosis after eight years in bed. Throughout her illness the young girl was sustained by her faith in God.

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CHAPEL NOTES Chapel Prefects: Denise Clark, Joan Latham, Diana Thorpe.

Organists: (Head) Elspeth Munro, (Senior) Eleanor Coe, Diane Dunster, ( Assi tants) A. Scholefield, J. Gebbie, P. Wheelans, G. Mair, P. Fernie, S. Wakefield, H. Peate.

Our Harvest Festival was held on Thur day, 5th April, and every girl in the Senior School made some contribution·. Some of the tinned food was taken to the St. Martin's House of Help,

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while the fresh fruit and vegetables, _jam and remainder of the tinned food was divided amongst the Children's Home, the Fitzgerald Home for the Aged and the Community of the Sacred Name.

On Wednesday, 5th February-Ash Wednesday-all the girls who had been confirmed attended the Corporate Communion Service in the Cathedral. It was very gratifying to see the School represented by such a large number of girls.

This year we have been very pleased to welcome several visitors to our assembly. In this way we have learnt a great deal about the life and worship of people in other countries.

Early in March, Reverend Stowell, a missionary from Southern Rhodesia, addressed the School. We were given a lively and extremely interesting account of his experiences during missionary work.

About a month later Miss Corrie Ten Boom gave us a very vivid account of life in a German concentration camp during the war. This short address impressed upon many of us the seriousness of war, and how we could help by supporting Church organisations.

Early in the second term, Brother Charles, from one of the old English monasteries, gave us an address during assembly.

He told us about life in a monastery, and of later work in the surrounding communities.

Late in July we were given a very int_riguing and humorous account of life in Melanesia, by Archdeacon Reynolds, one of our missionaries on furlough.

On the 29th March, a special Maundy Thursday Service was held at School. During the previous week a copper trail had been held in order to augment the Lenten collections, and £6/4/was received. Thus with the four Lenten collections, the grand total of £ 100 was offered up at the service. On Tuesday, 14th August, Archdeacon Gowing conducted our Direct Giving Service at which £27 / 12/6 was collected. This was added to the Chapel Fund.

On Thursday, 7th May, we welcomed Archdeacon Gowing to assembly as our new chaplain, and bade a sad farewell to Canon Purchas who had been acting chaplain for several months.

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We are very grateful to Miss Tutill, who has given up much of her time to take the confirmation classes in Miss Crosher's absence. The School Confirmation Service was held in St. Mary's Church, Merivale, on Wednesday, 3rd October.

The following girls were confirmed: P. Armstrong, P. Ballantyne, F. Barton, J. Bell, K. Coe, J. Courage, R. Cooper, J. Coxhead, E. Coop, L. Cummings, E. Deans, P. Downing, G. Ensor, R. Erikson, D. Etwell, J. Frizzell, A. Gazzard, D. Gooby, K. Harris, G. Holdgate, J. Humphries, J. Hunter, A. Jameson.

J. Kelman, J. Lane, P. Lawn, J. Manson, M. McLaughlin, F. Moffatt, S. Morten, K. Morton, P. Moore, E. Mulligan, C. Munro, H. Neeve, B. Nicholls, D. Parr, B. Pearson, R. Pickering, D. Powell, D. Reynolds, J. Rivers, J. Rutherford, D. Skjellerup, P. Stenhouse, J. Stephenson, A. Stokes, J. Sutherland, C. Thomson, I. Thrower, C. Todhunter, E. Trevella, S. Unwin, R. Watt;, L. Watts, J. Williams, D. Wright, M. Wyn-Williams.

The Harmonium At the beginning of the third term we were delighted with the rich, resonant tone of the new harmonium, and received added pleasure because we had played a part in earning it. The proceeds from our Festival of Song enabled us to replace the old harmonium which had been showing signs of wear.

DISPLAY OF WORK, 1955 When a press report speaks of "fresh-faced, clear-eyed girls" making a "pretty picture as they paraded in their cool cotton frocks" one begins to feel that the School mannequin parade really had a professional touch. That certainly was the impression gained by parents and well-wishers as a wide variety of round-the-clock wear was displayed by the makers thereof.

The obvious appeal of small sisters also parading made one wonder whether the logical development might not be a parade featuring mothers and daughters. Walking the platform would surely be a small price for any mother to pay for an elegant St. Margaret's modelled ensemble.

The Display of Work covered many phases of School activiey. For botany lovers the miniature Arthurs Pass, showing grassland vegetation, was a favourite attraction; and for those whose interest lay in the inner workings of the animal world there were ample specimens in the Biology Room.

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Under the heading "Commercial" was a display which must have gladdened the heart of many a business man harassed by staff shortages. Here were wills and bills, balance-sheets, letters and leases-a comprehensive array which augured well for the future supply of secretaries and typists.

History books once more gave an indication of the scope of the work covered in this subject, providing a reminder that only in the light of the past is it possible to fully understand the problems of the present.

More practical matters were dealt with in the Homecraft section. Ther~ were delectable morsels worthy of any cake kitchen or delicatessen, while the posters depicting appetising joints of meat indicated that in the Homecraft course girls are taught to cater for family meals as well as for social occasions. Nor were furnishing problems neglected, and it was obvious from the many plans and colour schemes that the girls took a genuine interest in home decorating. A life-like baby in his bassinet completed the happy scene.

Visitors to the Art display were enticed upstairs by posters of many hues, and in the Art Room itself embroidery of several kinds, including Hardanger, Assisi and Richelieu, was exhibited against a background of landscape and imaginative paintings, with attractive flower arrangements, also the work of the girls, lending an air of welcome.

When one overheard People in High Places remarking, "You simply must see the Art display," one took courage and forgot that one had declared but two hours previously "No art exhibition is worth this frantic rush.''

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The past year has seen a big increase in the roll of the Primary Department; so much so that an extra teacher and .another classroom will be required for 195 7.

Every week, if the weather permits, the whole School assembles for morning prayers, after which mentions are read out and the "tidiness" cup is presented. At the daily assembly of Forms I and II the girls play the hymns and read the lessons.

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tributed an exceptionally large quantity of fruit, jam, vegetables and tinned goods to the Children's Cottage Homes and to the Community of the Sacred Name.

During Holy Week over a hundred girls attended the daily services at the Cathedral.

Their Lenten Offering, which amounted to £35, was a record. Besides freewill giving, Standard 4 raised a considerable amount from an exhibition of wonderful treasures and antiques, while Forms I and II realised several pounds from a most unusual biology display.

A very successful "Bring and Buy," in conjunction with Parents' Day, was held in the third term, when the sum of £74 was raised. This is being used to buy up-to-date and necessary equipment for the several rooms. The infant room is now complete with modern furniture and the necessary apparatus to obtain the best teaching results.

Last year swimming was as popular as ever among the juniors. The sports were very successful and a spectacular display by a team of seniors added much to the enjoyment of the afternoon.

Unfortunately, because of bad weather, the athletic sports were postponed. It is hoped that these will be held in October.

We were privileged to have a visit from Brother Charles from the Community of Saint Francis, England. The girls were much impressed by his talk about the work and the people of his Community.

The Junior Choir, which has grown considerably in numbers, continues to work well under the leadership of Mrs Thomson. Last year the Junior School held its own Carol Service for the first time and the choir made a valuable contribution to it.

The upper classes added a creditable display of work to St. Margaret's "Bay" in the Cathedral during the Diocesan Centennial Week.

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Singing: Every girl has shared once more the joy of vocal music-making, not only at our daily Assembly, but also on numerous occasions, at public functions, of which the Festival of Song and the Carol Service were highlights. Class-singing is gaining more confidence and the choirs have a total membership of 230, drawn from Forms 1 to 6. Though no girls have private tuition in solo-singing, quite a number are interested in the art, and thirty-two entr.ies were received for the annual Solo and Accompaniment Contest.

Pianoforte Playing: Many opportunities of using their talents are given to girls who study the pianoforte. Those who have tuition at school have occasional social gatherings, organised for seniors by Mrs Empson, and for juniors by Mrs Clark, where the girls perform pieces they have prepared. Sometimes helpful criticism to assist future performances is given by a guest-teacher. Over twenty girls played accompaniments at the Festival of Song, and we have a panel of twelve organists who give valuable service at morning assembly. The annual Memorised Music Contest encourages pianists to play with accuracy and poise in public.

Nlusic Appreciation: All our music-making aims at the greater appreciation of music, but we have had many additional aids at our disposal this year. We are making full use of our new radiogram and piano; we have been entertained by Messrs Leslie Atkinson and Neil Hartley; we have taken parties to hear concerts by the National Orchestra, the Chamber Music Society, the Technical College Orchestra and Richard Farrell.

Instrumental: Although we have no official orchestra as yet, there are heartening signs of its being possible in the future.

Some promising violin players are having tuition at school, and a little group of instrumentalists, organised by Robyn Mathieson, meet regularly to practise tuneful arrangements for recorders and strings.

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The Civic Theatre was filled almost to capacity on 1st August for the fifth Festival of Song. Our work was very well received by both the audience and the critics. We print as follows the report that appeared in the "Star-Sun" on 2nd August.

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The Civic Theatre rang to the sound of youthful voices las! night when a festival of song was presented by pupils of St. Margaret's College, the concert arranged and conducted by Mrs Myra M. Thom on.

One should also add "stage managed," for the manner in which groups of girls were directed on and off stage was amazing, the minimum amount f time being lo t between items.

The programme consisted almost entirely of British composers, who invariably write attractively for youthful "white'' voices.

The two exceptions, Rachmaninoff' Prelude in G Minor, which interposed a Slavic, almost barbarous, note into the proceedings, and William Schuman's "Orchestra Song," with its clever imitative style, both were outstanding items in an evening of excellent entertainment.

Clear Tone The enior choir gave several groups of part songs, some in unison, other with descant, or two-part harmony.

The choir sang with clear tone, true pitch, and good diction, out tanding items being "Christ's Part" ( Charle Wood) and Vocal Hornpipe ( Alec Rowley), with appropriate effects.

Infrequent lapses, as in other group , were due to youth and inexperience rather than lack of musical quality.

The prize-winner in the class singing contest also provided attractive groups, and the judge, Mr John Ritchie, could not have found it an easy task to have arrived at a decision regarding the placing , each group singing equally well.

Impressive renditions were given of "The Holy Boy" (John Ireland), "Five Eyes': ( Armstrong Gibbs) and "Boot, Saddle, to Hor e" ( Dyson J .

Prize Winners Finalists from the solo and accompaniment Elizabeth Barnett anJ Ro emary Wales (first),

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Hawker and Adrienne Lake (second) in the junior section, while Margaret Stokes with Eleanor Coe (first) and Helen Peate with June Gebbie (second) were the prize-winners in the senior section.

These girls all sang pleasingly and were nicely accompanied.

Margaret Stokes sang with expression and good tone, while Helen Peate used a very pretty voice and impeccable diction to the best advantage.

Mrs A. Stubberfield was the judge for this section.

The junior and intermediate choirs, also groups from Julius and Kilburn Houses, showed the result of good training and obviously enjoyed carrying out their part of the programme.

There seemed to be an inexhaustible supply of accompanists and some of them played solo items.

Annette Scholefield performed Cyril Scott's Etude Op. 64: with good technique and commendable expression.

Sandra Cadwallader gave a neat and colourful picture of "Fairies go to Church," by C. Edgar Ford.

Outstanding, both as soloist and accompanist, was Elspeth Munro. Her command of tonal gradation is surprisingly mature and this asset, combined with good technique, made her performance pre-eminent.

High Standard

Mrs Myra M. Thomson conducted the whole proceedings with a clear, decisive beat and succeeded in maintaining a high standard of musicianship, even with the younger groups.

The concert was a tribute knowledge.

to her patience and musical

The manner in which the various groups watched her beat denoted an ability to concentrate unusual in people of tender age.-M.T.D. MEMORISED

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in the Junior and Intermediate sections. The judge, Miss B. Pollard, of the National Broadcasting Service, complimented the girls on their high standard of achievement and gave them some advice on the memorisation of music which, she said, was a very important side of their pianoforte study.

Although for many of the girls this was their first experience of playing on a grand pianoforte, in a large hall, every competitor acquitted herself well and the audience was given a very entertaining programme.

The winners were: Sandra Cadwallader, Junior; Mary Irwin, Intermediate; Elspeth Munro, Senior and Cup winnt"r.

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This year with so many enthusiastic members, we have been able to embark upon a more ambitious repertoire requiring a greater understanding of music-especially contemporary music. vVe have learnt several new anthems, among them "Christ's Part," by Charles Wood; "My Soul, Praise the Lord," by Vaughan Williams; and "Go Forth With God," by Martin Shaw. \tVe have also learnt several intricate part-songs: "Full Fathom Five," by John Ireland; "The Little Witch," by Thomas Pitfield; "The Frog in the Well," arranged by Phyllis Tate; and "Vocal Hornpipe," by Alec Rowley-all of which are popular items with the choir.

At the beginning of the year the choir reached its bursting point, and was divided into three separate choirs: the Junior, Intermediate and Senior. The boarders now boast two choirs, the Kilburn and the Julius House Choirs, which are occupied at present with carols for the Christmas party.

Early in the third term the choir sang in the Cathedral as part of the programme given by the School for the Diocesan Centennial Celebrations.

The accompanists for the choir this year have been Jane Gebbie, Philippa Wheelans and Elspeth Munro. We would like to thank Mrs Thomson who, with her enthusiasm, perseverance and remarkable ability to train and conduct choirs, has opened the path to music for many girls.

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This year, for the first time, a choir of third and fourth formers was arranged.

Every Wednesday lunch-hour about 80 girls attend practice and have learnt three songs for the "Festival of Song" in August-"O Brother Man," by Z. Russell ( which was also the anthem for the service at the end of the 2nd term) ; "Full Fathom Five," by T. Dunhill; and "Hunting Song," by G. Rathbone.

As the choir leads assembly on Friday mornings, various descants for the hymns have also been learnt.

Although the girls were young, at the end of the 2nd term a few of them were promoted to the Senior Choir.

Due to Mrs Thomson's careful instruction and her verv good choice of music, the girls performed well, and were a credi.t to her.

THE JUI IOR CHOIR A group of girls from Forms I and II have formed a choir which now meets regularly to practice hymns, carols and -songs.

Under Mrs Thomson's careful guidance and supervision their voices, though lacking in volume, are rapidly beginning to take on a truer tone. On August 1st these young choristers sang with much success at the Festival of Song which was held in the Civic Theatre. They will also lead the singing for the Junior Carol Service at the end of the year.

INSTRUMENTAL

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This year an instrumental group was started. We began with three recorders and gradually the group has grown until we now have eight, seven descant and one treble.

The girls taught themselves from Recorder Books and they learnt very quickly. Soon a few violins joined us, and a few weeks ago we welcomed Alison Ensor with her viola. U nfortunately we have never had the opportunity to hear the whole group together as someone is always absent for one reason or another.

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:r-:ext term we hope to have a small programme ready to play to the School. Included in it will be a Minuet by Mozart for recorder and violins, and the Orchestra Song, an Austrian folk song arranged by William Schumann which we sang at the Festival of Song. We all hope it will be a success.

THE VISIT OF MR LESLIE ATKINSON The arrival of a new piano has enabled us to en joy the visits of musicians to the school. Our first visitor was Mr Leslie Atkinson.

He provided a varied and interesting programme, consisting of Beethoven's "Ecossaise," Chopin's "Military Polonaise" in A major, "Fountains" by Ravel, Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody, No. 6." As an encore he played a charming piece from the "Anna Magdaleina" Book by Bach.

It is hoped that other musicians will follow in Mr Atkinson·s path and impart some of their music to us.

THE VIOLIN

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Again this year Mr R. Mraz has kindly taken us for violin lessons. Although our numbers have diminished we have spent a very enjoyable year playing duets, part and unison songs. vVe hope that more people will join us next year so that we can start a school orchestra.

DRAMA NOTES The dramatic event of the year was the production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Civic Theatre on September 22nd. Rehearsals began at the beginning of the year and continued regularly, the girls giving up a great deal of their time to attend. Yet all the time spent was well worth the final sense of achievement--for an achievement this production was. Only those who have tried can understand the difficulties of training a large cast of girls to act, to think, to move naturally and gracefully; the cast and all who helped thank Miss Hopewell for the hours of work, the tireless enthusiasm, the unending patience which she devoted to the production. Their success was also hers.

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been several other productions in Christchurch. Parties of girls saw the New Zealand Players' production of "Twelfth Night," the Repertory's "Macbeth," the Theatre Arts Guild in "Taming of the Shrew," and girls were able to see Ngaio Marsh's production of "King Lear" during the August holidays.

At the end of the second term the school was visited by a team of four actors from the New Zealand Players in "Ninety Minutes of Comedy-as others see us." Linked by an entertaining and enlightening commentary, were extracts from Shakespeare, Sheridan, v\Tilde, Shaw and Coward. Performed with a minimum of staging and costume, the programme was thoroughly enjoyed by the School.

THE CAST--Theseus, Duke of Athens, Jan Mitchell; Egeus, Father of Hermia, Penelope Carl; Lysander and Demetrius, in love with Hermia, Jean Clapshaw and Diana Thorpe; Philostrate, Master of the Revels to Theseus, Leone Main; Quince, a Carpenter, Helen Peate; Snug, a Joiner, Kathleen Golden; Bottom, a ·weaver, Juliet Fulton; Flute, a Bellowsmender, Ann Combellack; Snout, a Tinker, Natalia Zotov; Starveling, a Tailor, Louise McAlpine; Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, betrothed to Theseus, Helen MacGibbon; Hermia, daughter to Egeus, in love with Lysander, Susan Kellaway; Helena, in love with Demetrius, Lynne Wardell; Oberon, King of the Fairies, Deirdre Scofield; Titania, Queen of the Fairies, Donne la Roche; Puck, or Robin Godfellow, Elizabeth Bromley; Fairies: Pease-blossom, Jill Hunter; Cobweb, Prudence Stenhouse; Moth, Diana Skjellerup; Mustard Seed, Diana Hall.

ATTENDANTS ON THESEUS AND HIPPOLYTACourt Ladies: Philippa Armstrong, Juliet Courage, Caroline Harty, Vicki Hawker, Patricia Moore, Gillian Smith, Jan Sutherland, Caroline Todhunter. Court Gentlemen: Jacqueline Bell, June Coxhead, Alison Ensor, Susan Jameson, Alexina Marriner, Geraldine Peate, Jane Rutherford, Rosemary Wales.

ATTENDANTS ON OBERON AND TITANIAFairies: Sally Cox, Vivienne Grant, Marilyn Jones, Diana Justice, Grace Knight, Susan Parfitt, Christine Percival, Beverley Pickles, Pamela Stone, Alison Staubel, Margaret Wilson. Elves: Gillian Holdgate, Katharine MacKenzie, Rosemary MacKenzie, Beverley Nicholls, Virginia Norris, Dianne Parr, Diane Reynolds, Jo-Anne Reynolds, Ro emary Spicer, Isobel Thrower.

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OFF STAGE-Director of Production, Mary Hopewell; Incidental Music, Elspeth Munro; Fairies' Mime and Movement, Jacqueline la Roche; Fairies' Dance, Kay Minson assisted

by Sandra Cadwallader; Prompt, Julie Taylor; Back Stage, Mollie Copper, Mary Jecks, Valerie Jackman; Properties, Naomi Corder, Penelope Carl and Patricia Machin; Make-up, Yvette Bromley and assistants; vVardrobe, Thelma Findley; Set designed by Joy Machin and Hamish Keith; Lighting, Graham Watson; Business Managers and Front of House, Margaret Rimmer and Marie Garnham; Programme assembled by Jan Mitchell; Illustration, Penelope Kellock.

THE SCENE-The action takes place in the Palace of rl'heseus, the House of Quince and in a wood near Athens.

LIBRARY NOTES Once again the library has been a very popular and busy place, with a constant demand for books. However, with Mrs Thompson's efficient supervision and the enthusiasm of the seven Senior Librarians, as isted by the form librarians, things have continued to function smoothly.

Several new methods for reducing the number of overdue books, and the speeding up of the payment of fines, have been experimented with throughout the year, and now a fairly successful scheme is in operation, with the co-operation of the form librarian .

Most of our new books have been on display first, but with the library already so widely used by the entire school these are allowed to make only a very short first appearance on the shelves. Also increasingly popular with the girls, is the magazine section. Here they show particular pleasure in reading the magazines of other schocls and benefit from the excellent rderence material available in other magazines and pamphlets.

All books entering the library have been covered with clear plastic, sewn over their gaily coloured jackets, and this seems to have increased their popularity, whether in the fiction or nonfiction sections. In addition to the increase of 402 books in these sections, a 1 ew Zealand section has also been introduced and is under extensive development. With all these additions, it

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Photo by V. C. Browne.

Standing (left to right): Julie Taylor, Ann Justice, Pauline Jennifer Lindley.

Seated (left to right): Donne La Ro he, Robyn Hewland Susan Bent.

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can be imagined that on the occasions when all the books ar~ in r~sidence there is a considerable strain on the shelves.

We would like to acknowledge the following gifts to the· library, and to thank especially the anonymous donor of a shelf of New Zealand books, which has enabled us to start this interesting separate section. Donations of books to the library are alway acceptable and fully appreciated.

Donors: Mrs Dromgoole, Fhillipa Lane, Jeanette Giibert, Robin Watt, Otago branch of O.G.A. We librarians have enjoyed our year and hope that the school continues to derive much benefit and enjoyment from its library.

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DANCE

On April 14th our Annual Dance was held in the School hall, the theme for the decorations being "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." The result was very pleasing and colourful, as the entire ceiling was draped with trawling nets full of balloons of every conceivable shape and size, not forgetting the orange octopi ! Bespangled fishes and mermaids and appropriate posters added to the picture.

This year there was a new item on the programme which proved very popular, a confetti streamer dance. Perhaps this will be continued in later years.

With regard to the poster situation, the prefects have one serious complaint to lodge--not a single one left to adorn their study. (However, the superb souvenir they gained from Christ's College more than made up for the omission ! ) \Ve would also like to add how very pleased we were to notice such a large number of staff taking an interest by being present this year.

As our guests we invited pupils from St. Andrew's College, Christ's College and Boys' High School. We only hope they enjoyed themselves as much as we did.

S.C.M. NOTES This year the S.C.M. group has continued to hold weekly lunch hour meetings with Miss Findley to lead us. In addition to these discussions and study period we have had speakers from overseas.

The Rev. D. F. Stowell described South African village life and the problems he faces when working amongst the people.

We were also very fortunate in having Miss Corrie Ten Boom to talk to us about her interesting and eventful life in Holland during the Christian persecution.

The two members who attended the S.C.M. Senior Schools' Camp at Tyndale House, returned to school and told with enthusiasm tales of the thoughtful, interesting and exciting

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hours spent up at Cashmere.

I hope that those reports will bring forth a larger group from St. Margaret's to attend the camp next year.

We would like to thank Miss Findley for all her valuable help.

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Not satisfied with the immense effort of 1955 whereby the Study was renovated and painted, this year's prefects decided that the effect was too amateurish, and another coat of paint was necessary by expert hands. Consequently more paint was purchased-pale blue dulux for the walls, and ivory for the door and window frames and everyone set to work with great gusto the following Saturday morning. This working bee ran very smoothly, with only occasional arguments, and the gramophone working overtime. On close examination you may find that the last picture rail is covered by a layer of 25 % paint and 75 % turpentine; but still, who ever wants to scrutinize a picture rail?! During this time, two of our more 'arty' members had bought some very cheap blue and black striped denim, and covered the dilapidated old sofa. Result :-a very modish lounge suite!!

At the end of the first term we entertained the staff to afternoon tea in the study. This small, yet amazingly untidy room was given a real spring clean for the occasion, and emerged unrecognisable in its cleanliness. The occasion proveJ most hilarious, and I feel was thoroughly en joyed by all present.

This year we followed the example of the 1955 prefects, and attended Holy Communion at the Cathedral every Wednesday thoroughout Lent. We were delighted to be accompanied by several non-prefect members of the sixth form, and various members of the staff. We continued after Lent, attending the Service about every four weeks, and we are looking forward to Miss Crosher's company with us next term. We were really thrilled to receive an invitation from Mrs Warren to breakfast at Bishopscourt after Communion one Wednesday.

Never have we been treated to such a glorious breakfast, and we truly appreciated the gesture.

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Several prefects served afternoon tea at the opening of Churchill Courts late in the first term, and we also helped with the morning tea at the Synod Garden Party.

The study is now well furnished with relics-posters, decorations, and crockery-skilfully extracted from the boys at the various school dances. However this seem to be a reciprocal process, as I hear that the poster and decorations from our own dance are decorating the walls of studies in other schools so we are not the only ones to harbour stolen property! !

On July 20th, the prefect accompanied Miss Edwards to the funeral of Dean Julius, in the Cathedral.

He was well loved during his years as chaplain of this College.

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The following are the Current the year:-

TS TALKS Events Talk

given during

At a most appropriate time, Helen Rollinson dealt with the cau es and extent of the Power Shortage.

In a very interesting account of the Story of Paper) Susan Bent dealt with the substitutes used in ancient times and with the different types of paper and methods of production today.

Helen MacGibbon traced the Economic and Cultural Growth of Canada during the last few centuries.

Ro emary Esson discussed the complex question of the Malayan's desire for Independence in Singapore and the rea on for Great Britain's refusal to grant it.

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On the occa ion of the Nelson College Centenary Celebration) Heather Wills gave a very good resume of the history of the College and of the achievements of some of its renowned pupil .

Diana Thorpe in dealing with the question of the Colour Bar in Africa brought out the problem faced by the small white population and with the demands of the native people .

Sally Edridge showed clearly the changes brought by Automation) the challenge to our way of life and the adjustments that will have to be made to face it and yet remain "master of the machine".

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Marie Ellis chose as her ubject The Falkland Islands.

She traced their history briefly from the discovery to modern time and enunciated their strat gic position in the world today.

Elizabeth Bromley gave a fine appraisal of the work of Walter de la Mare illustrating points with quoted pa ages, very feelingly rendered.

Twice pupils of lower forms gave talks. Barbara Hyde 5LA traced briefly the history of Monaco and showed it political position in Europe today.

Rosemary Spicer and Vivienne Grant 3A, dealt with New Lights on the Pyramids following the discoveries of Professor Hassan of Cairo University. These disprove many of the old theories and afford a much more reasonable approach to the mystery that has always urrounded the building- of tho e ancient wonders.

Penelope Kellock, in dealing with Modern Germany_, showed the amazing recovery of that country since 1945, and how essential her full partner hip has since become to the Western World.

This is one of the talk , given by Penelope Kellock.

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In May, 1945, at the end of the European phase of the war, Germany was a chaotic and prostrate country. The normal functions of government were totally disrupted, the military power of the nation broken, the economy shattered, and the country occupied by troops of the Allied Power .

But now, whether we like it or not, Germany, as repres~nted by the Federal Republic, has come back into power.

The influence of this dynamic and industrious nation has already become a major factor in world affair . To wish that she, and the uncomfortable problems she pre ents, do not exi t, is a frame of mind that could only help repeat the dangerous pre-war isolation which allowed thi great power to slip into the hand of evil men.

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Germany is a divided country. An Iron Curtain, stretching for more than 800 miles across German territory, cuts off from freedom, 18 million Germans living in the Soviet zone. But in the West a new Germany has arisen-the Federal Republic, founded on the principles of democracy, the sovereignty of the people, and the dignity of Man. In this Republic, one half the size of pre-war Germany, 49 million people have revitalised their country, and restored it to an active and responsible role in world affairs.

The Chancellor of \Vestern Germany is the most powerful single individual in that country's political life.

Doctor Adenauer's first administration as Federal Chancellor in 1949 was marked b:; a return of much of the sovereignty which Germany had lost, a remarkable economic recovery, which we shall examine more closely, co-operation with the Western Democracies, and active participation in the various movements for European integration.

In pre-war days, Germany had had an almost balanced foreign trade budget. But the descent of the Iron Curtain deprived Western Germany of the richest agricultural areas east of the Elbe-with the result that she could satisfy only about half of her own food requirements.

Thus, like Great Britain, she was faced with the same grim necessity to export more than ever before to pay for the increased food imports.

As diverse forces such as the Korean War, American dollar aid, and economic reforms entered into play and were complemented by the tremendous industry of the German people, a solid foundation for a new economy was built.

To one traveller in Germany, that country's industrial recovery offered a most absorbing drama, and he devoted much of his time to visiting factories.

He made a tour of the northern industrial area, including the Ruhr, to return with his mind reeling from the vast new projects he had seen everywhere, and exhausted by the vitality of his hosts. To him, the Ruhr seemed to be run by a new generation of young industrialists in their early 40's, who drive themselves at such a rate that one wonders if they will last long into their 50's. Their day in the office begins at 8.0 a.m. and they leave at 8.0 p.m.

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discussing their difficulties and achievements with a burning enthusiasm, and often when they begin to flag, their wives take up the tale with an incredible knowledge of their husbands' affairs. In most West German industries managers and workers do a six-day week, and the directors use Sunday as a day of peace at home when they can dwell over problems undisturbed by the whirr of machinery.

It would be ludicrous to think of any West European defence system from which Germany was excluded by neutralization.

Whether for arms or for civil production, the coal mines and steel industries of the Ruhr are vital to the In the event of Germany becoming comrest of Europe. pletely detached from the West and assimilated into the Eastern bloc, the remainder of Western Europe would be completely outmatched in the basic products-to say nothing of the vast chemical, machine, aluminium and other highly developed industries of Western Germany.

Again, the lesser European countries dependent on Ruhr coal would find themselves in a position similar to that of the 1930's when they had to pay homage to Hitler for the fulfilment of their needs. The whole economic life of Europe would become subservient to the whim of the Kremlin.

Today, many of us are asking whether it is wise to re-arm the Germans.

We would do better to ask 'what are the alternatives?'

If the Germans take no part in rearmament, it would mean that they alone of the free nations, would be able to continue to devote their full industrial capacity to, civil needs and export trade, thus allowing dangerous, perhaps even ruinous competition to Great Britain and other countries.

So only a few years after the war, the full partnership of Western Germany has become economically essential to the survival of the Western World.

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particular we are proud of last year's Myers Cup ( and Anthony Eden Cup) winner, Florence Jones.

We wish to express our congratulations to Florence Jones for her splendid success in winning the Bledisloe Medal for Oratory at the Inter-University Tournament.

It was an honour for a first-year student to have been chosen to represent her University and an achievement to win first place.

Florence chose as her subject 'Richard John Seddon'.

Her speech was outstanding for its clarity, its moving eloquence and a deep knowledge of the life of 'King Dick'.

This year, after the Direct Giving Service the finals of the Myers' Cup for Public Speaking were held in the Hall.

It was a disappointment that more parents were not able to attend, but those present were an appreciative audience, and heard some well delivered and constructed speeches on a variety of topics. It was gratifying that so many girls in the school entered for the competition ( no less than 130) and all of them are to be congratulated on the enthusiasm with which they prepared and delivered their work.

The girls were particularly fortunate in having as their judge Mr S. Cuming.

In an interesting, helpful and witty adjudication he stressed the value of learning to speak English well-for many are called upon to speak but few to write essays.

The subjects and finalists were: Senior: "Is Greatness Stifled by Lack of Freedom?"

Jane Gebbie 1st (The Myers Cup).

Angela Spear, highly commended, 2nd.

Jane Fulton, 3rd.

Intermediate: "Which has the greatest influence today-films, press or radio?"

Elizabeth Parson 1st.

Rosemary Austin 2nd.

Junior: "Hobbies and the Use of Leisure Time."

Jo-Anne Reynolds 1st.

Vivienne Grant 2nd.

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MATHS TALKS The Sixth Forms' Mathematics Society has held a successful series of meetings this year under the able leadership of Mr W. Sawyer and Mr G. Troup.

Most of the sixth form girls who take Maths have attended regularly and found the meetings both interesting and profitable.

The year's programmes were arranged by a cabinet comprising of one representative from each school so that we have had a good variety of subjects.

The first meeting was held at Boys' High School where Mr Livingstone from St. Andrew's spoke to us about Statistics.

It was noted that the boys of Christ's College had more Christian names than any others. The next meeting, at St. Andrew's, was devoted to the presentation of solutions to a sheet of challenge problems set by Mr Sawyer. We had great fun trying to solve these and it was interesting to note where we had failed and the several possible ways of finding solutions.

The Rangi Ruru girls were our hostesses for the third meeting when Mr Lenz, formerly senior mathematics master at St. Andrew's, gave a detailed account of Factor Analysis.

We were not sufficiently quick to keep up with Mr Lenz's working all the time, but we saw his point more clearly when he demonstrated by pushing knitting needles into an orange.

At the fourth meeting, held at Papanui High School, several of the boys gave entertaining talks on "Oddities and Fallacies."

Another sheet of challenge problems set by the schools, was dealt with at Xavier College. At this meeting Mr Sawyer told us that he has accepted a post at an American University and will be leaving us at the end of the year.

As the magazine goes to press we are preparing for the final meeting which is to be held at St. Margaret's, when a presentation will be made to Mr Sawyer in appreciation of the work he has done for the society.

The meetings will be carried on next year under the guidance of Mr Lenz and we hope that next year's sixth form girls will find them as enjoyable as we have done.

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For a time at least this year interest in Art gave place to interest in the Art Room. When an enthusiastic pupil, with a deplorable lack of faith in the Board's assurance of a new school in this generation, suggested that "it would be lovely to paint the Art Room for Miss Crasher's return" the Art Mistress, with more idealism than realism, rashly agreed-and repented at leisure from the top of a ladder. Unfortunately four walls and a ceiling were not the only parts to receive a liberal application of paint, and it soon became apparent that unless tables and cupboards were to display a polka dot design they too would have to be tackled with a will. The majority view seems to be that the venture was well worth while, and if opinions of the colour scheme vary, then it can always be said that criticism is a healthy sign.

In the realm of artistic achievement the notable event of the year was the success of Penelope Kellock, who gained second place in the South Island Secondary Schools' Art Competition.

Penelope's paintings are a constant source of delight to the other pupils, and it is a debatable point whether many of those attending the "Star-Sun" Exhibition did so from an attitude of general interest or with the sole desire of seeing Penelope's work displayed.

Several Art exhibitions have again been visited by the girls: and we feel that this represents an important part of their training-important in that it makes them acquainted with a good standard of work, thereby stimulating their own efforts; and valuable, too, in developing a critical faculty.

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a clothes-conscious age group; enthusiasm for dried flower arrangements outlasted the supply of flowers; and for the thirdformers clay modelling, for a time the Cinderella of the Art Room, has come into its own again. \Ve are grate£ ul to Mrs Thomson for so willingly co-operating with our desire to supplement the number of craft books in the Library, and for enabling us to have the benefit of valuable monthly Art publications.

Perhaps the strongest proof, if any were needed, of the appeal of Art and Crafts to the young, is to be found in the almost daily request, "Please may we work in the Art Room during the lunch hour?"

BIOLOGY

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During the second week of the August holidays five Sixth Formers with Miss Jackman and Miss Copper spent five days at Cass studying the vegetation of the area. Sample plots were marked out in swamp, shingle, semi-consolidated shingle and tussock grass land, and from these a specimen of every species present was collected and identified in the laboratory. The adaptations to each environment were noted and the differing appearance of species which were present in all habitats was explained.

The vegetation of the Cass Basin is predominantly high country tussock with matagouri scrub, although pockets of mountain beech occur in the sheltered valleys and sub-alpine scrub is to be found on the tops. The importance of this type of grassland in the back country was discussed and its capacity to withstand the rigorous and desiccating climate of the region was stressed. A brief survey was also made of submerged vegetation in the creek.

A day was spent at Arthurs Pass where beech forest and mixed forest are to be found. The mixed forest was studif:d as an example of rain forest and the change from one type of forest to the other at a particular altitude was noticed and compared with the sharply demarcated bush line at higher altitudes.

A peat bog was also studied at Arthurs Pass, and, as in other localities, a comprehensive collection of lichens was made.

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a varied and interesting insect population in this region it was too early for many to be apparent. Certain birds such as the Paradise duck and, at the Pass, the kea, were the only animals encountered.

Although the excursion was held too early in the year for many plants to be found flowering, some idea of the extreme variations of the climate and the consequent xerophytic nature of the vegetation was obtained.

"OPERATION

SOUTHBOUND"

They are off! No, not the Globemasters bound for the Antarctic, but twenty-eight excited girls with their two equally excited foster mothers, Mrs Penney and Miss Corder, bound for a six-day trip of the South. It was Thursday, the 17th of May, at 6.15 a.m., when fond parents, with a sigh of relief, bade their daughters good-bye in Cathedral Square.

We travelled through the frosty Canterbury Plains, but were gradually warmed by the cheery mile of our driver, Mr Butterfield, and the songs which were sung with such vigour. Stops were made at Timaru and Oamaru, and at the latter we had our photos taken below the statue in the main street. Needless to say the traffic was interrupted for a few minutes. Final1y we reached Dunedin and settled in our new home at Tahuna Park.

A hasty and tasty lunch was prepared, and then the bus set off for Larnach Castle, which is a very inspiring place with its huge ballroom and spacious grounds. The wishing well held particular interest for the romantic ones.

That evening some of our friends left us to dine out, while others were content to sit round the huge fire and talk.

Next morning we were wakened early to prepare for our departure for Invercargill. It was a beautifully clear day as the bus rolled through the Otago pastures. As we entered Invercargill we were welcomed by Annette Scholefield, who directed us to the home so kindly lent by Mr and Mrs A. E. Russell. The boarders stayed at the Scholefields', several at Archdeacon Lush's, while the majority occupied the Russell's lovely home.

Fortified by an extremely nice lunch prepared by our "new" father, we were taken to the oyster canning factory where oysterloving members of our party thoroughly enjoyed another meal.

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the new harbour by the Harbour Master, and escorted over the mine-sweeper "The Staivele." The crayfish pots and nets were particularly interesting. That evening our "new" father, Mr Russell, kindly showed us his beautiful coloured slides of Central Otago, after which we tumbled into our comfortable beds.

Next morning we bade a sad farewell to our newly-found friends and journeyed to Edendale, where an interesting morning was spent looking over the plant at the Edendale Sugar of Milk Factory. On continuing our journey, we were soon following the course of the Clutha River and travelling through the lovely orchards of Central Otago. Then came the highlight of the trip, the view of the Roxburgh Hydro Works.

There were many "oohhs" and "aahhs" as we were conducted round it by one of the company officials. The view from the observation tower was breathtaking.

The camping grounds at Queenstown were our next destination and after arriving we had a very hurried meal and spent the evening at the pictures. Next morning, being Sunday, several slept in, while the more active members of our party climbed the Queenstown Hill. The lazy ones enjoyed their morning strolling round Queenstown admiring its beauty from several vantage points.

In the afternoon two hired buses climbed the Skippers Road, but as the track was under snow they did not venture far past the turn off to Coronet Peak. A very fast and exciting snowball fight was en joyed and we then went on to Arrowtown, a small town crowded with memories of the early gold-mining days. The small museum, which contained some very old documents and photos of the early gold mining, proved very interesting and even the old harmonium was persuaded to produce some "jazz tunes." A delightful evensong service at St. Peter's brought Sunday to a close.

The frosty tang of the air was felt next morning as we travelled up Lake Wakalipu on the S.S. "Earnslaw" and; looking back at the haze of Queenstown, the beautiful blue of the lake and the dominating peaks of the mountains, we felt as if we were in another world. A brief break was made at Glenorchy and we were met by our bus driver, "Bob," and his old bus at Kinloch, to take us up the Routeburn Valley. An enjoyable time was spent exploring the tracks set in native bush. Many of us

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wished we could follow along the fifteen-mile walking track to Milford.

With some perched precariously on the back of the "openair" bus we travelled back to meet the steamer. We met on board a party of boys returning to school and students returning from deerstalking, and a small dance was arranged at the camp that night.

Early next morning saw us busy packing to return home, via Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo. Christchurch was reached about seven at night and we were all tired but extremely happy. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs Penney for arranging the trip for us, and Miss Corder for helping to cope with us. "Operation Southbound" is something which we will not forget in a lifetime.

On Friday, July 13th, those who had taken part in the "Southbound" trip invited parents and friends to an evening in the School Hall. It was a particularly happy occasion and we very much appreciated the fact that many parents had travelled long distances to be with us. Items were given by some of the girls: Jane Gebbie, "Romance in F sharp", Schumann; Angela Spear, "To the Spring", Grieg; Geraldine Mair, "Impromptu in A flat," Schubert; Helen Peate, a humorous song, "The Fly." Mrs Penney showed coloured slides of the trip. Her collection of views was augmented by some taken by Dr. Blunden and

by Jan Mitchell. Our parents and friends en joyed the trip with us and we enjoyed seeing ourselves.

Supper brought a very pleasant evening to a close.

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We were very fortunate, on arriving back at the beginning of the year, to find both Mrs Welch and Miss Ferguson still with us to help make all the new girls feel at home. Unfortunately we had to bid farewell to Miss Ferguson at the end of the first term and we hope she is now enjoying herself looking after the boys of John McGlashan College in Dunedin, a far harder task than she had with us we're sure! However, in her place, we were very pleased to welcome Mrs Stevens who, with her wide experience of boarding school life, readily won the confidence of the House.

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During the first term the House had an enjoyable outing when we went with the school party to see Richard Campion's production of "Twelfth Night." Later in the term the Upper Fifths and Sixths went to see the Repertory Society's play "Dangerous Corner," which some of us had already studied jn school, thus making it more interesting.

Several of us had a most enjoyable Saturday evening with the senior Rangi-ruru boarder~ who had a party to celebrate the addition of a new sitting room to their House.

Mrs Welch took the Upper Fifths to Diamond Harbour for the day and judging by the cheery sunburnt faces they certainly enjoyed themselves.

Several of the senior boarders went to the opening of Churchill Courts where we helped with the afternoon tea and washing of dishes. We estimated that we dried 5,000 pieces of crockery between us but we were well rewarded for our labours for we were give.n a large box of the remainder of the afternoon tea!

The Guide Company has flourished this year under the care of Mrs Simes, and the blue uniforms provide a pleasant contrast to the monotony of green in the dining room on Friday nights. The members are mainly from the third and fourth forms and they all take an active interest in the company.

Early in the second term the Sixth formers went to a St. Andrew's College Bible Class Social at St. Mary's which they all thoroughly enjoyed, and we would like to thank Miss Tutill, through whom we were invited. Also during the second term a pleasant interlude on a wintry Saturday afternoon has been afforded to the Lower Fifths and Fourth _Formers who have been able to attend Miss Thomas' dancing class with the Christ's College boys. Judging by the amount of chatter at the tea table at night they certainly all seem to en joy these outings.

The House Competitions between Grigg and Gray, captained this year by Penelope Kellock and Joan Latham respectively, have resulted so far in the awarding of the cup once to Grigg and twice to Gray.

Once again we: are grateful to the staff at Galway House for the time they have given up in our interests.

Kilburn House Choir. For the first time for many years we have a Kilburn House Choir. We learnt three songs for the

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Festival of Song at the Civic Theatre. Our Chapel singing has improved greatly and we are learning carols for the end of the year. We are indebted to Mrs Thomson for helping us to enjoy our smgmg.

JULIUS HOUSE NOTES At the beginning of the first term twenty new girls were welcomed into Julius House. In April our House Mistress, Miss Sherwood, returned to England, Miss Fiskin then being appointed in her place. Miss Chapman, an old girl of St. Margaret's, kindly assisted until she left in July to be married.

At the beginning of the third term we were very glad to welcome Miss Crasher back from her overseas tour. Also Miss Sinclair arrived as Matron.

During the year we had many an enjoyable outing; some of them were "Macbeth," "Twelfth Night," "Seagulls Over Sorrento," and also the school production of "Midsummer Night's Dream."

In the third term many of the Third Formers took dancing lessons with Miss Thomas.

The newly-formed Julius House Choir has given many of us great pleasure: we thank Mrs Thomson for giving up her time for us.

KONINI HOUSE NOTES The Konini shelf has now been adorned by the Bates House Cup for five consecutive terms, the first time the House has accomplished this feat for ten years. We think that Konini has well proved its superiority to those other houses which may have doubted it in the past.

Up to date our achievements have been rather in the scholastic line than in the way of sport.

In the first term Konini House, being naturally retiring, withdrew into the background at the Swimming Sports, for although we have several very strong swimmers, the House as a whole seemed to become rather water-logged.

During the House matches in the winter term our netball teams reached the final round, but after two very good matches both teams were defeated, the Senior by Rimu and the Junior

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We would here like to congratulate Donne La Roche on the rea warding of her netball pocket.

Although the hockey team lost its first game to Rata, it put up a great fight and the game was very much enjoyed by both teams.

Our congratulations go to Penelope Kellock who gained her hockey pocket.

This term Konini seems to have a number of strong tennis players. If so, we may perhaps have another cup resting on our shelf at the end of this season.

We also seem to have several enthusiastic young athletes, which promises well for the athletic sports.

Our thanks go to all those who have entered for various events all through the year and thus gained many points for the House.

In the second term two of our House members, Rosemary Austin and Vivienne Grant, reached the finals of the Myers Cup Public Speaking Contest, and this term Sandra Cadwallader won the Junior Section of the Memorised Music Contest. We would like to congratulate these three girls and hope that they will have continued success.

Our 3a House members have passed in a steady stream of mentions all through the year, which has greatly contributed to our high totals for the House Cup. vVe feel that this year has been more than satisfactory and that we have a House to be proud of.

KOWHAI HOUSE NOTES This year, although it has not been one of outstanding success for Kowhai, has nevertheless been one of many satisfactory achievements.

The first big event of the year was the Swimming Sports early in the first term, but Kowhai did not manage to splash its way to success to equal last year's record. Our congratulations here go to Rimu on a very fine and well-deserved win. However we were not entirely out of the limelight, for Kowhai won the Ribbon Diving for the third year in succession ( the event only having been held for the last three years!), our Juniors gained second place in the Junior Relay and Geraldine Peate was runner-up in the Junior Championship.

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That much treasured trophy, the Bates House Cup, which so skilfully evaded our shdf last year, still seems to have lost itself en route, but we are still hoping and with not so much of that contagious disease, "conduct marks," we should be able to prove our academic ability in the not too distant future!

Here I would like to thank all those girls who have gained us so many valuable points this year.

The second term proved to be a successful one for Kowhai, our sporting prowess coming to the fore in the House netball and hockey competitions.

Our Junior netball team excelle<l themselves with two hockey players in the team and won the Junior Netball Shield in a very close game with Konini. Congratulations to Deirdre Scofield for being our only representative and captain of the A netball team.

Our hockey team met with more success and after a thrilling tussle with Rata we eventually drew one all, after playing extra time, in the House Hockey Shield. There were four representatives from Kowhai in the A hockey team this year and we congratulate Ann Combellack, Eleanor Coe and Joan Powell, who gained their hockey pockets.

During the second term the solo singing and accompaniment contest was held and it brought forth very pleasing results for Kowhai. Helen Peate and Vicki Hawker were runners-up in the Senior and Junior sections respectively, and Eleanor Coe accompanied the winner of the senior section.

The Storry Essay Cup, competed for each year by members of the Upper Fifth and Sixth Forms, was won this year by a Kowhai girl Gillian Shand.

Early in the third term the memorised music contest was held and here again Kowhai was well represented in the prize list. Elspeth Munro won the senior section and also the cup, Annette Scholefield was runner-up and several others in the junior and intermediate sections were highly commended.

We are looking forward to the House Tennis Competitions again at the end of this term and hope we will be able to do as well as last year when Kowhai won both the junior and the senior House Tennis Cups.

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gratifying year than this. I wish my successor all the best for facing a bright and "golden" future.

MATIPO HOUSE NOTES Although Matipo has not distinguished itself in any particular field, the House has maintained a steady position throughout the year.

In the first term Matipo managed to gain third place in the total points for the Swimming Sports, after being placed second in the House Crocodile and third in the Senior Relay.

We were very proud of Adrienne Reece-Smith, who won the Senior Championship, and Berwyn Bailey, who was the runnerup for the Intermediate Championship.

Our congratulations go to Adrienne on being reawarded her swimming pocket and to Berwyn on being a warded her swimming pocket.

In the second term the inter-house hockey and netball matches were played in which Matipo was not fortunate enough to carry away any trophies. Our hockey team, although very enthusiastic, was a very young team and should do well next year. Congratulations go to Belinda Dawson on being rea warded her hockey pocket.

Towards the end of the winter term hockey and netball umpiring tests were held. Many girls from the House entered, gaining valuable points for Matipo.

This term we are looking forward to the Athletic Sports and the Inter-house tennis matches and are hoping that Matipo may share some of the honours.

Our achievements in work have been more notable than those in play-Matipo owning Jane Gebbie, the winner of the Myers Cup for Public Speaking, and Elizabeth Barnett, who, accompanied by a Rimu girl, won the Solo Singing and Accompanist Contest. \,Ve extend our congratulations to Jane and Elizabeth and hope that they may repeat their performances again next year. \\Te are also fortunate in possessing considerable musical talent-the entries in the Memorised Music Contest being more numerous than those of our rival houses.

At the end of the first term we were very thrilled to come runner-up to Konini for the Bates' House Cup, but unfortunately after a bad phase of "conduct marks," at the beginning

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of the second term, we reluctantly gave up this position. However our hopes are high again this term.

In conclusion then, it may be said that where Matipo's sports successes have been almost negligible, the House has made up for thein in work and other school activities.

I should like to thank all those Matiponians who have gained points for the House this year, and wish my successor the best of luck with the finest House in the school in the coming year.

RATA HOUSE NOTES This year the standard of work and sport m the House has been high. We have had brilliant successes, and occasional not so brilliant lapses during the "off the roll craze."

In the second term we were runners-up for the Bates' House Cup, and alas lost it by so few marks. Let us hope that the third term will find all House members with renewed vigour directed along the right lines-not those of the conduct mark book ! Here I wish to give special thanks to Joanna Lane and Helen Reynolds-two new members of the House-who have provided us with an unfailing supply of marks through the year.

The first event of note during the year, the Swimming Sports, showed Rata in excellent form, as we gained second place in the House Championships, a great improvement upon last year. Also, the senior relay team finished first in a most exciting event, and our representative in the Ribbon Diving, Margaret Wilson, was placed third. Our congratulations go to Suzanne Hewlett for winning the Intermediate Championship, and Helen Rich for coming second (equal), and to Biddy Mosley, Helen Rich and Suzanne Hewlett for gaining their swimming pockets.

Our prowess did not show up in a very good light during the House netball matches, but we made an excellent bid in the hockey and after a most exhilarating final in which extra time was played, we drew one all with Kowhai.

Special thanks go to every team member, particularly the younger girls, who proved so reliable and promise to be excellent representatives in the future.

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year, and one girl in the A netball team. Well done, Biddy Mosley, Helen Rich and Pamela Stenhouse who earned valuable points for the House by gaining their hockey or netball pockets.

In the Myers' Public Speaking Contest, Rata was well represented in the semi-finals, thus gaining many points. Congratulations, Angela Spear and Kathryn Hains, our two finalists.

Unfortunately last year we lost both the senior and junior House tennis trophies, but hope to provide stem opposition for Kowhai this year.

Congratulations go to Kay Brander and Sonya Stevens, our two A team members. ·we are all eagerly looking forward to the Athletic Sports and hoping to make a good bid for the senior and junior trophies.

Finally, I wish to thank everyone who has contributed in any way to our success. I hope the third formers will continue to work hard and pave the way for a strong Rata. May 195 7 see renewed efforts by all in every sphere, and Rata carrying on its good traditions.

RIMU HOUSE NOTES Rimu has just cause to be proud of itself this year, for though we have had our setbacks, we have not been without triumphs also. These have mainly been in sport but we have not lacked enthusiasm in other fields.

After the Swimming Sports we proudly placed on our shelves the senior House Points Cup which we won by a good margin. This was due mainly to the wonderful response from all the members of the House who entered in the swimming events. "\Vewould like to congratulate Anne Wynn-Williams for coming runner-up in the senior championships, and Ann Justice who was second (equal) in the intermediate championship.

Our junior House relay team came home first as did our crocodile. Our congratulations go to Ann Justice for being rewarded her swimming pocket, and to Gillian Holdgate for being awarded hers.

In the second term we again won a trophy, this time the netball shield. Our senior netballers played very well and now the shjeld keeps the Swimming Cup company on our shelf.

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gratulate Joanna March for being awarded her colours and her pocket for netball. Others to be congratulated are Ann J ustice for having her netball pocket reawarded and also Jean Clapshaw and Janet Fleming for being awarded theirs. Umpiring whistles were also awarded for netball, the girls gaining these were: Ann Justice, Joanna March, Jaqueline Parsons and Gail Rickerby. Congratulations!

On the hockey field we were sadly defeated though the game was played with a good spirit. We have a number of promising juniors coming on, so other Houses beware in the future!

Our congratulations go to Helen MacGibbon, our vice-captain, for being awarded her hockey pocket and hockey umpiring whistle.

Our congratulations also go to Jennifer Blunden who represented the school at the Overseas League Public Speaking Contest.

We wish to thank all the girls who have gained points for the House this year, especially Ann Justice, Natalia Zotov, Diana Justice and Jo-Anne Reynolds who have gained an outstanding number of marks. We hope that in this last term we may improve our position of third place to the coveted one of winning the Bates' House Cup. Finally, I should like to wish the House the very best of luck and I hope that my successor will have the co-operation that has been extended to me by the House and the vice-captain.

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Standing ( left to right): Dinah Macdonald, Belinda Daw on, Phillippa ::\fackay, Sonya teven , Paulin Gamble.

Sitting ( 1 ft to right): Kay Brander, Gillian Macfarlane, Joan Latham.

TENNIS Last year proved to be quite successful for our tennis players.

Three teams were entered in the inter-school competitions, the B team winning its grade and the A team coming second in its grade.

Once again the Old Girls won the Starry Tennis Cup in our annual match against them last ovember.

The championships were held at the end of the third term.

Th winner of the senior championship was Jeannette Cromb and Dorothy "\.Yilson was runner-up.

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feated Belinda Dawson in the intermediate championship and Patricia Collins won the junior championship from Rosemary Austen. Both the senior and junior Hou e tenni cups \\·ere won by Kowhai.

Tennis pockets w re reawarded to Joan Latham, Kay Brander, Anne 1 odd and Gillian Macfarlane and were awarded to Irene Lapthorn, Dorothy Wilson, Jeannette Cromb and Phillippa and Shona Mackay.

This year the annual triangular tournament against Craighead and Rangi-ruru wa held at Kilburn House.

After a very enjoyable day's tennis, Craighead emerged victorious, winning nine sets. St. Margaret's came second with eight sets, and Rangi-ruru came third with seven sets.

In March Kay Brander won the Junior Secondary School • Singles Championship. ,ve would like to thank Mis Cooper and Mi s Garnham who have o patiently coached us and- given us much helpful instruction.

TEN IS TEAMS A Team-K. Brander, B. Dawson, J. Latham, Stevens, P. Mackay, P. Gamble, D. Macdonald.

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B2 Team-/\. Combellack, D. Dunster, C. Scott, M. Lapthorn, R. Austin, P. Collins, P. Carl, A. Kellock, P. Ballantyne, S. Hewlett.

Junior Team-G. Peate, M. Wil. on, A. En. or, S. Jameson, C. 1iller, B. Pickles, D. Ju ticc, R. Spicer, A. Stokes, C. Wilson, J. Reynold ..

SWIMMI TG OTES This year owing partly to the fine weather and to Miss Copper·s tuition, swimming enjoyed a long and profitable season. In the first term it was decided to form a swimming club to raise the standard of competitive swimming.

The club, consisiting of about 30 member , met twice a week to receive comprehensive training from Miss Copper. The club also p~rfected ( ! ) a water display which was presented at the senior and junior Sports.

As the poliomyelitis epidemic was prevalent in the fir t term little life- aving wa done, but this term a large number of In addition, every girl are entering for the e examinations. girl will be taking the Resuscitation Certificate.

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The Swimming Sports were held on Thursday, 1st March, on a warm, sunny day, and many parents and friends were present.

We were very fortunate in having Mrs Maher to judge the diving and style events and we would like to thank her for all her trouble.

Owing to Miss Copper's ingenuity the novelty events were varied and amusing, especially the spectacle of House captains in tyres, directing their House crocodiles.

The results of the Swimming

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Senior: 50yds. Freestyle--Adrienne Reece-Smith 1, Anne Wynn-Williams 2, Joan Latham 3.

25yds. Freestyle-Anne Wynn-Williams and Adrienne Reece-Smith (equal) 1, Barbara Cleland 3.

• 50yds. Breaststroke--Adrienne Reece-Smith 1, Bridget Mosley 2, Elizabeth Bromley 3.

25yds. Back Crawl-Joanna March 1, Dianne Dunster 2, Helen Rollin on 3.

Breaststroke Style-Barbara Cleland 1, Joan Latham and Anne Wynn-William (equal) 2.

Diving--Philippa Lane J. Joan Latham 2, Josephine Ward 3.

Water Stunt-Jean Clapshaw 1, Berwyn Bailey 2, Pamela Stenhouse 3.

Intermediate: 50yds. Freestyle--Suzanne Hewlett 1, Joy Archer 2, Barbara Hyde 3.

50yds Breaststroke-Helen Rich 1, Helen Peate 2, Suzanne Hewlett 3.

25yds Back Crawl--Ann Justice and Berwyn Bailey ( equal) 1, Suzanne Hewlett 3.

Diving-Pamela Stenhouse 1, Gillian Holdgate 2, Helen Rich 3.

Breaststroke Style-Ann Justice 1, Geraldine Mair 2, Dianna Reynolds 3.

Junior: 25yds. Freestyle-Lynette Cummings 1, Susan Jameson 2, June Coxhead 3.

25yds. Back Crawl-Diana Austin 1, Susan Jameson 2, Lynette Cummings 3.

25yds Breaststroke-Geraldine Peate 1, Susan Jameson 2, Lynette Cummings 3.

Breaststroke Style-Geraldine Peatc 1, Rosemary Spicer 2, Susan Jameson and Margaret Wilson ( equal) 3.

Diving-June Coxhead 1, Diana Justice and Rosemary Spicer _ , (equal) 3.

Medley Race, 75yds. Open--Bridget Mosley 1, Helen Rich 2, Joy Archer 3.

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Running Jump off Low Board, with pike or tuck-Roscm,iry Spicer l, Susan .Jameson 2, Margaret \!\Tilson and Vivienne Grant 3. yn Bailey 1, Su:rnnnc urfacc Di\'C, Junior and Intermediate-Bern Hewlett 2, Gillian Holdgate 3.

Junior Oustacle Race--Gcraldine Peatc 1, June Coxhead 2, Diana Justicc 3.

Plunge-Barbara Ieland ( 55ft. 4in . ) 1, Diana Thorp 2, Barbara Jainc 3.

Intermediate Obstacle Race-- uzanne Hewlett 1, Bcrwyn Bailey 2, Helen Peate 3.

Senior Obstacle Race-Elizabeth Bromley 1, Bridget Mosley 2, Jacqueline Par on 3.

Life-saving Race-Helen Rich and Bridget Mo Icy 1, Margaret Wilson and Suzanne Hewlett 2, Barbara Cleland and Adrienne ReeceSmith 3.

Senior Form Medley Rclay-V pper A 1, V Upper M 2, VI 3.

A 1, IV A 2, III M 3.

Junior Form Medley Relay-III House Crocodile---Rimu 1, Matipo 2, Konini 3. :Ribbon Diving-Kowhai 1, Rimu 2, Rata 3.

Junior Hou e Rclay--Rirnu 1, Kowhai 2, Konini 3.

Srnior House Rclay--Rata 1, Rirnu 2, Matipo 3.

Senior Championship: 2.

Adrienne Reece-Smith 1, Anne Wynn-William Intermediate Championship: Suzanne Hewlett l, Ann Justice, Helen Rich and Berwyn Bailey 2.

Junior Championship: Su an Jameson 1, Geraldine Pcatc 2.

Girl with the Most Points ( not a champion) : Bridget Mo Icy and Geraldine Pcate 1, Bcrwyn Bailey and B::ubara Cleland 2.

Total House Points: Rimu, 240½, i; Rata, 14-4½, 2; Matipo, 138, 3; Kowhai, 120, 4; Konini, 96, 5.

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This year St. Margaret's College had the honour of being hostess during the triangular tournament with Rangi-ruru and Craighead. The Craighead vi itors were billeted out with our own girls. On the Friday afternoon the three schools met at the School Baths, the warm weather adding to the succes of the tournament. Craighead won many of the events and resulted as the winners in the final srnre. In the evening we took the visitors to a film .. The total point :-Craighead 63, Rangi-ruru 4-8, t. Margaret's 42.

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The members of the School team were Berwyn Bailey, Barbara Cleland, Ann J usticc, Suzanne Hewlett, Philippa Lane, Joan Latham, Gillian Holdgate, Pamela Stenhouse, Geraldine Peate, Adrienne Reece-Smith.

Another triangular tournament was held on Friday, 16th March, with Christchurch Girls' High School and Avonside Girls' High School, which resulted as a decided victory for the former.

We are grateful to Miss J ecks for the wonderful afternoon teas she and her helpers provided for the swimmers on both these occasions.

We would also like to thank Miss Gillian Jennings for the time she has given up helping at the baths during the swimming sea on.

Our congratulations go to Adrienne Reece-Smith, Ann Justice and Joan Latham on having their swimming pocket re-awarded and to Helen Rich, Bridget Mosley, Susanne Hewlett, Berwyn Bailey, Barbara Cleland, Gillian Holdgate, Philippa Lane on having their pockets awarded.

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HOCKEY NOTES Thjs year, with six teams entered in the Secondary Schools competitions, we have had a most enjoyable season's hockey with varying successes. Only one team was entered in the E grade this year and the introduction of an F grade to the competition gave the keen third formers a chance of representing the school.

The highlight of the season for the A team was, of course, the trip to Timaru on August 3rd to play Craighead. After lunch we went up to the pitch in the gardens for the battleCraighead's pitch being too wet. We thought we all looked very smart in our white polo necks, bought or acquired for the occasion much against the will of several parents!

Unfortunately the team did not turn up trumps and we allowed Craighead to steal a few more goals-the final score being 5-1 in a game which they certainly deserved to win.

It was a pity that Rangi-ruru were unable to come down this year and make it the usual triangular tournament, but we had a most enjoyable day and arrived home completely tired out after singing all the way.

Our annual match with the Old Girls was played early in the second term and after a very hard game the Old Girls won 2-1. We were then treated to a wonderful morning tea which was thoroughly appreciated after the match.

The House matches were played during the latter part of the second term and resulted in a draw between Kowhai and Rata in a very hard-fought battle, even after playing extra time.

As usual these matches created great interest throughout the school and they all proved to be exciting matches, especially the final.

We would like to congratulate Denise Clark on being awarded her hockey colours, Belinda Dawson on having her pocket re-awarded and Helen MacGibbon, Penelope Kellock, Ann Combellack, Bridget Mosley, Erica Jones, Eleanor Coe, Joan Powell and Helen Rich on being awarded their pockets.

At the be.ginning of the third term seven members of the A team were able to prove their ability at netball by holdin,g the A netball team to a draw, 8-all, in a most exciting game! With one hockey girl helping to umpire the match we gained a few free passes but we are sure our play was enough to convince the

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netball team we are just as good at their game as they are!

Our thanks are due to Miss Copper and t.o Mrs Penney who so ably coached us and gave up much of their free time to do so. Mrs Penney took over the C and D teams this year and so relieved Miss Copper during a very busy term.

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A Team-Helen MacGibbon (goal keeper), Belinda Dawson (right back), Erica Jones ( left back), Penelope Kellock ( left half), Joan Powell centre half), Eleanor Coe ( right half), Denise Clark ( left wing), Ann Combellack ( left inner), Helen Rich ( centre forward), Joan Latham right inner, captain), Bridget Mosley (right wing).

B T,eam--Elaine Robertson (goal keeper), Elizabeth Bromley (left back), Erica Jones (right back), Adrienne Reece-Smith (left half), Phillippa Mackay (centre half), Heather Wills (right half), Dinah Macdonald right wing), Josephine Ward (right inner), Margaret Stokes (centre forward, captain), Faye Moffatt (left inner), Dawn Chivers (left wing).

C Team-Jan Kelman (goal keeper), Jennifer Blunden (left back), Jenifer Whitford (right back), Phillipa Wills (left half), Margaret Boon ( right half), Jill Cameron ( centre half), Gill Macfarlane (left wing), Rosemary Esson (left inner, captain), Patricia Collin ( centre forward), Susan Henderson ( right inner), Annas Young (right wing).

D Team-Marie Ellis (_goal keeper), Suzanne Morton (right back), Janet Sloss (left back), Barbara Jaine (right half), Jane Penney centre half), Susan Rogers and Rae Humphries (left half), Louise McAlpine and Angela Wright (right wing), Susan Bent (right inner, captain), Elizabeth Phillips (centre forward), Helen Peate and Jill Adams (left inner), Suzanne Paprill (left wing).

E Team-Jane Rutherford (goal keeper), Judith Man on (right back), Jennifer Gray (left back), Jane Stephen.son (right half), Gillian Holdgate ( centre half), Beverley Nichols ( left half), Victoria Gre son (right wing), Janet Mar hall (right inner), Pauline Ballantyne ( centre forward, captain), Elspeth McIntosh ( left inner), Diana ~~jellerup left wing). ~

F Team-Catherine Munro (goal keeper), Helen Reynolds (left back), Louvain de la Hunt (right back), Bel.en Neeve (left half), Pamela Stone (right half), Kathleen Coe (centre half), Susan Jameson (right wing), Geraldine Peate (right inner), Vivienne Grant (centre forward, captain), Margaret Wilson (left inner), Rosemary Spicer ( left wing).

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RESULTS A team v. Rangi-ruru,

drew 2-2.

Avon ide, won 3-0.

V. Girls' High School, lot 4-3.

V. West Christchurch, lo t 2-0. v. Christ hurch T chnical College, won 8-0.

V. Papanui High School, won 6-2. v. Old GirL, lost 2-1. v. Craighead, lost 5-1.

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Rangi-ruru, won 3-2.

Girls' High School, won 4-0.

V. West Chri tchurch, drew 0-0.

V. Avonside, won 7-1.

V. Christ hurch Technical College, won 6-0.

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C team v. West Chri tchurch, lo t 2-1. v. Girls' High School, won 2-1. v. New Brighton, drew 2-2. v. Papanui High School, won 8-2. v. Christchurch T echnica I College, won 7-1 . v. Rangi-ruru, lost 3-2.

D team v. Rangi-ruru, drew 1-1. v. Avon ide, won 4-0. v. Chri tchurch W.e t, won 3-0. v. Girls' High School, lo t 4-0. v. Linwood, lost 3-1.

E team v. Christchurch, drew 2-2. v. Linwood, drew 0-0, v. Rangi-ruru, lost 1-0.

V. Avonside, won 4-0.

V. Girl' High School, lo t 2-0.

F team v. Girls' High School 2, won 4-1.

V. Girls' High chool 1, won 2-1. v. Rangi-ruru, lost 3-1.

"CRANMER" This year our A hockey team, under the name of "Cranmer," again entered in the Senior B women's grade for the Saturday competitions. After finishing second in the grade last year we were determined to make a really strong bid for first place this year and I am proud to say that we triumphed. Here I must give particular thanks to the reserves, who proved such reliable substitutes during the holidays when our permanent members were away~ as without them it would have been impossible to have kept our lead.

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Standing (left to right): Penelope Kellock, Joan Powell, Bridget Eleanor Coe, Helen MacGibbon, Erica Jone .

Sitting (left to right): Belinda Daw on, Deni.

Ann Combellack, Helen Rich.

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Clark, Joan Latham,

Chivers, Phillippa Mackay, Heather Wills, Elizabeth Bromley and Margaret Stokes.

In the thirteen matches played we won ten and drew three.

The final points were :--Cranmer 11 ½, B.R.A. 11, Aranui 10.

On July 7th, the Hockey Association selected "Cranmer" to play a representative match against the Ashburton Intermediate team. This was a great honour, justified by our win of 3-2. We travelled down to Ashburton with the Canterbury A and B team , who were also pla ing representative matches, and discovered that two of our old girls-Barbara Flesher and Jean Calder--had been chosen to play for the e Senior teams.

The annual Queen's Birthday six-a-side tournament was unfortunately cancelled this year, due to bad weather. We had been looking forward to this for some time, as a lovely day of friendly hockey.

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Canterbury Senior B team chosen to play against South Canterbury on 11th August. Five girls played in the team, which defeated the opposition by five goals to one: Helen MacGibbon, goal; Belinda Dawson, right back; Joan Powell, centre half; Helen Rich, right wing, and Denise Clark. Also, three girls were chosen for the Secondary Schools' representative team to play against Malvern-Helen MacGibbon, Belinda Dawson and Denise Clark. This team won by six goals to nil. Congratulations everyone, well done.

To all the girls who played for the team I wish to say thank you very much for your loyal support and co-operation throughout the year. I am sure I speak for everyone when I say that we had thoroughly enjoyable hockey on the Saturday afternoons.

Finally, I wish 1957 "Cranmer" the best of luck in the Senior Reserve Grade. You will certainly have much stronger opposition in this higher grade, but still keep your good name and play the game.

Standing ( left to right): Heather Will , Joan Powell, Elizabeth Bromley, Helen MacGibbon, Phillipµa Mackay, Eleanor Coe, Bridget Mosley, Margaret Stokes, Erica Jones. · Sitting ( left to right): Belinda Dawson, Joan Latham, Deni e Clark, Ann Combellack, Helen Rich.

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At the beginning of the netball season we were faced with the chojce of playing either netball or basketball. We decided to remain playing netball, and once again our five teams entered in the Inter-Schools' Tournament. Although none of our teams reached the finals, we should like to congratulate the B team for losing only one game, and that by a narrow margin of only one point.

During the season, on a Saturday morning, the A team played the Old Girls, the result of that very enjoyable game being 23-11 to the A team.

The team would like to take this opportunity of thanking the Old Girls for the most enjoyable morning tea.

The House matches were again keenly contested this year, the results finally being Kowhai defeating Konini, 14 points to 11, in the Junior Section, and Rimu defeating Konini, 18 points to 13, in the Senior.

One of our most exciting matches of the season was against Craighead. The A team played basketball for this match. We left Christchurch one Friday morning in a special bus, accompanied by the A hockey team.

After morning t~a we walked up to Highfield Courts, where we played a fast and furious game. Craighead just clefeated us by 15-14 goals.

Our team would like to thank Craighead for their hospitality and for making our day so enjoyable.

Another exciting game was that of the staff match. This year our A team did not change positions, as the staff had such a capable team. The game was most enjoyable and ~nded by the staff defeating us 15-14.

With a general changing of positions, the A netball team played the A hockey team, with a hockey player umpiring, and a satisfactory conclusion of 15 goals each.

This year seven girls passed their theory and practical tests and now qualify as netball umpires. Each of the following girls was presented with an engraved whistle: Sally Edridge, Pauline Gamble, Jane Gebbie, Ann Justice, Joanna March, Jaqueline Parsons and Deirdre Scofield.

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''A" NETBALL TEAM Standing ( left to right): Donne la Ro he, J an Clapshaw, Pamela Stcnhouse. itting ( left to right): Joanna Mar h, Deirdre Scofield.

Ab ent for photograph: Janet Fleming.

Ann Ju tice,

The teams would like to thank Miss Garnham and Miss Copper for their helpful and patient coaching. They would also like to congratulate Joanna March on being awarded her colours: and all the girls who gained their pocket , especially Ann Ju tice, who had hers re-awarded.

NETBALL TEAMS A Team- ~hoot Ann Justice, Attack Janet Fleming, entre Pamela Stenhouse, Centre Attack Joanna March, Centre Defence Donne la Roche, Defence Jean Cl,q~shaw, Goalkeper Deirdre Scofield ( captain).

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B Team--Shoot Pauline Gamble (captain), Attack Ann Kellock, Centre Sally Edridge, Centre Attack Patricia Fernie, Centre Defence Juliet Fulton, Defence Sandra Sutton, Goalkeeper Berwyn Bailey.

C Team-Shoot Kay Min on, Attack Diana Thorpe (captain), Centre Geraldin~ Mair, Centre Attack Gail Rickerby, Centre Defen-ce Merilyn Lapthorne, Defence Anne Jamie on, Goalkeeper Jeanette Armitage.

D Team-Shoot Mary Ru sell and Pamela Lawn, Attack Penelope Carl (captain), Centre Susan Kellaway and Ro emary Au tin, Centre Attack Beverley Rutherford, Centre Defence Claire Wright and Suzanne Stubber field, Defence Rosemary Gardner, Goalkeeper Su an Cranfield.

E Team--Shoot Pamela Inkson, Attack Kathleen Golden, Centre Diane Reynold , Centre Attack I abel Thrower and Jennifer Williams; Centre Defence Jennifer Ward, Defence Rachel Cooper (captain), Goalkeeper Coral Wilson.

F Team-Shoot A. Marriner, Attack Juliet Courage, Centre Janet Taylor (captain), Centre Attack Barbara Smith, Centre Ddence Fay Barton, Defence Suzanne Hewlitt, Goalkeeper Alison Ensor.

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RESULTS A V. Chri tchurch West, lot 17-12. v. Tc Wai Pounamu, defeated 22-11. v. Linwood, defeated 21-14. v. Girls' High School, lost 22-12. v. Villa Maria, defeated 14-11.

West, lost 17-12.

V. Christchurch defeated 24-14.

V. Te Wai Pounamu, defeated 34-11.

V. Linwood, B v. Villa Maria, defeated 23-12. v. Linwood, defeated 23-11. v. Christchurch West, defeated 27-11. defeated 27-20.

V. Te Wai Pounamu, v. Girls' High School, lost 20-19. v. Linwood, defeated 18-8. v. Chri tchurch West, defeat.eel 17-15.

C v. Villa Maria, lost 18-4.

V. Girls' High School, lost 17-12. v. Linwood, lost 20-18. v. Te Wai Pounamu, defeated 14-10. v. Christchurch West, lost 23-10.

High S hool, lo. t 18-4.

V. Girls' v. Linwood, lost 28-17.

D V. Chri tchu rch West, defeated 7-6.

18-16.

V. Linwood 2 defeated v. Girls' High School, lo t 13-10. v. Villa Maria, lost 18-12. defeated 15-12.

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F v. Linwood, lost 12-7. v. Christchurch West, lo t 18-2. v. Chri tchurch West, lost 18-~. v. Girl ' High School, lo t 20-6. v. Villa Maria, lost 17-16. v. Linwood, defeated 14-13. v. Chri tchurch We t, lo t 14-7.

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This year has been the first year in which we have had a Cricket Club and although we have not been playing long we have done well for such a young team. This is owing to Miss Copper's unfailing interest in coaching us on Thursday afternoons.

On Saturday mornings we played against a Girls' High School team, and we hope they enjoyed the games as much as we did. These matches were held at Malvern Park, and fine weather enabled us to have very interesting games. We hope that in the future year the club will be as ably supported by those coming on as it has been by the original members.

The team would like to thank Miss Copper for her unfailing support and interest throughout the season. We would also like to thank Miss Blackler for the time she has given in umpiring on Saturday mornings.

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After two postponement t~e annual sports were held at Lancaster Park in the third term on November 1st. Training began again at the beginning of the third term with renewed vigour and the result that one record was broken and two equalled. In the Intermediate Long Jump Barbara Robbins jumped 15ft. 7ins., bettering the record by lin.; Jill Adams equalled the record of 13 seconds in the Intermediate l 00 yards Consolation Race, and Helen Rich equalled the 75 yards Intermediate record with a time of 9 2-5secs.

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This year the standards and heats were run off in the first term. The Whole House Relay was a great success, being the most enjoyable event of the day, and Kowhai overcame Rata's five-year record by winning the event. Congratulations, Kowhai.

For the second time the house captains' and vice-captains' novelty race was run off, and was again a very popular event.

The next day several of the seniors could be seen hobbling round their duties with severely bruised feet after the great effort!

We were delighted to have the president of the Old Girls' Association with us to present the cups.

We must congratulate Miss Copper on her efficient organisation; we are most grateful to her for all the time and energy she has spent in making our Sports Day such a success. Our thanks also go to the judges, officals and staff who worked so tirelessly throughout the day.

Two new events were introduced this year, the Senior and Intermediate 220 yards. An excellent entry was recorded for these events, showing that the girls are just as interested in these longer events as in the sprints.

Finally, on behalf of all the girls who long and high jumped, may I thank Mrs Jameson, an outside coach, who spent many of her lunch-hours giving us invaluable coaching, and also Miss Jackman for her work with the sprinters.

Unfortunately we were unable to hold the annual athletics match against Avonside Girls' High School and Girls' High School as the weather was too unpredictable.

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Senior Championship Events: 220 Yards-Deni e Clark 1, Joan Latham 2, Ann Combellack 3.

Time 30 1-5secs.

100 Yards (G. de Thier, 1940; G. Jenkins, 1952, 1953: 11 3-5secs.)Denise Clark 1, Ann Wynn Williams 2, Joan Latham 3. Time 12 4-5secs.

75 Yards (G. Jenkins, 1952, 1953: 9sec .)-Denise Clark 1, Ann \ 1\Tynn vVilliam 2, Ann Combellack 3. Time 9. 4-5secs.

80 Yards Hurdles (G. Jenkins, 1951: 9 4-5secs.)-Denise Clark 1, Joan Latham 2, Adrienne Reece-Smith 3. Time 12 1-5secs.

Long Jump (G. de Thier, 1940: 17ft. 6ins.)-Denise Clark 1, Jeanette Armitage 2, Louise McAlpine 3. Distance 15ft. lin.

High Jump (W. Morgan, 1944: 4ft. 10 1-8ins.)-Bridget Mosley 1, Eleanor Coe 2, Ann Combellack 3. Height 4ft. 6ins.

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Intermediate Championship Events: 220 Yards-Hden Rich 1, • Cynthia Scott 2, Diana Skjcllerup 3.

Time 29 ec.

Rich 100 Yard (G. Jenkin, 1951; J. Calder, 1952: 12 ecs.)-Helen 1, Cynthia Scott 2, Diana Skjellerup 3. Time 12 4-5secs.

75 Yard ( G. Jenkm , 1951; J. Calder, 1952; S. Edwardc , 1954; J. Latham, 1955: 9 2-5secs. )--Helen Rich l, Cynthia Scott 2, Leone Main 3. Time 9 2-5 ecs., equals record.

65 Yard Hurdles (G. Jenkins, 1951: 9 4-5sec.)-Cynthia Scott l, Helen Rich 2, Angela Wright 3. Time 10 1-5secs.

Wright 1, BarHigh Jump (J. Jones, 1948: -1-ft. 7 3-8ins.)-Angela bara Robbins 2, Helen Rich 3. Height 4ft. 6ins.

Loag Jump (S. Edwar<le, 1954: 15ft. 6ins.)-Barbara Robbins 1, Cynthia Scott L, Leone Main 3. Distance 15ft. 7ins., a record.

Junior Championship Events: 100 Yard (V. Meare , 19·10: l 2secs. )-Katherine McKenzie l, Victoria Gresson 2, Janet Marshall 3. Time 12 4-5 ecs.

75 Yards ( S. Ed~ 1arde3, 1953; C. Scott, 1955: 9 l-5secs. )-Victoria Gre son 1, Janet Mar hall 2, Katherine McKenzie 3. Time 9 2-5sec .

65 Yard Hurdle (G. Jenkins, 1950; G. Redpath, 1951; S. E~warde, 1953; C. Scott, 1955: lOsecs.)-Katherine McKenzie 1, Gillian Smith 2, \'ictoria Gresson ::S. Time 10 1-5sec .

High Jump (M. Falck, 1947: 4ft. 11 1-8in .)-Barbara Smith 1, Su an Jame on 2, Suzanne Hewlett 3. Height 4ft. 4ins.

Long Jump (W. Morgan, 1943: 16ft. 2in .)-Barbara Smith l, Janet Mar hall 2, Susan Jame on 3. Distance 14ft.· l lins.

Open Events: Sack Race (Senior)-Louise McAlpine 1, Erica Jone 2, Pauline Gamble 3.

Sack Race (Junior)-Margaret Wil on 1, Gillian Blunden 2, Lyndey Ferguson 3.

Tovelty (Under 15 )-Diane Reynold l, Ro emary Wales 2, I obe\ Thrower 3.

Throwing the Di cus-Phillippa Mackay 1, Helen Rich 2, Belinda Dawson 3. Distance 81ft. 7 ½ins.

Throwing the Rounders Ball (Junior )-Lyndsey F ergu on 1, Catharine Munro 2, Pauline Ballantyne 3. Distance 37yd . 2ft.

-ovelty (under 14)--Barbara Smith 1, Jo-Anne Reynold and Vivienne Grant 2.

Obstacle Race ( Senior )-Pamela Stenhouse 1, Dawn Chivers 2, Heather Wills 3.

Slow Bicycle Race-Margaret Wil on 1, Jean Clap haw 2, Jacqueline Par on 3.

Three-legged race (Senior)- Joan Latham and Loui e McAlpine 1, Denise Clark and Sally Edridge 2, Diana Hall and Jennifer Gray 3.

Sack Race (Intermediate)-Jennifer Gray 1, Dawn Chivers 2, Jane Rutherford 3.

100 Yard Con olation Race (Senior)-Deirdre Scofield 1, Ro emary E on 2, Jeanette Armitage 3. Time 13 1-5 ec .

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100 Yards Consolation Race ( Intermediate )-Jill Adams 1, Gillian Holdgate 2, Helen Bradshaw and Patricia Collins 3. Time 13secs., equal record.

100 Yards Consolation Race (Junior)-Barbara Smith 1, Janet Taylor 2, Catherine de Castro 3. Time 13 2-5 ec .

Hockey Dribbling ( Senior )-Helen Rich 1, Dawn Chivers 2, Phillippa Mackay 3.

House Captains' Novelty Race-Matipo 1, Kowhai 2, Rimu 3.

Sack House Relay-Konini 1, Kowhai 2, Rata 3.

Junior Forms' Relay-IVA l.J IVM 2, IIIA 3.

Senior Forms' Relay-VLM 1, VI 2, VLA 3.

Whole House Relay-Kowhai 1, Rata 2, Konini 3.

Junior House Relay-Konini 1, Kowhai 2, Rata 3.

Senior House Relay-Rata 1, Kowhai 2, Rimu 3.

Little Vi itor ' Race-Grahame Stone 1, Lynda Voller 2, Christopher Wright and David Warren 3.

CHAMPIONSHIPS Senior Champion hip-Denise Clark (20 points); runner-up, Joan Latham ( 8½ point ) .

Intermediate Championship--Helen Rich ( 17 points); runner-up, Cynthia Scott ( 14 points).

Junior Championship-Katherine McKenzie ( 11 points); runnerup, Barbara Smith (10 points).

Girls with most points for Hou e ( not champion)-Cynthia Scott ( 17 points); runner-up, Barbara Smith ( 16 point ) .

House Championship (Senior) : Rata ( 107 points) 1, Kowhai ( 61 point ) 2, Konini (22½ point ) 3, Rimu (14 points) 4, Matipo (13½ points) 5.

House Championship (Junior: Kowhai (40 points) 1, Konini (28 points) 2, Rata (15 point) 3, Rimu 10 points) 4, Matipo (3 points) 5.

MOTHERS-DAUGHTERS

TENNIS

Last year, in addition to the Fathers versus Daughters rounders matches, held on the afternoon of December 3rd, it wa decided to have a Mothers-Daughters tennis competition in the morning. The mothers played with their daughters and there were about fifteen couples in all. The draw was made as they arrived and was divided into four sections, all the couples in each section to play each other. The games were umpired as for table tennis but only twenty-one points were played altogether, and the totals for each couple added at the end. The winners of each section went into the semi-finals and again played twenty-one points. The final was played as a six game

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et and was won 6-1 by Mrs Latham and Joan with Mr donald and Dinah runners-up.

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It was a thoroughly enjoyable morning and we hope Miss Copper will organise another such tournament this year.

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On December 3rd last year a bright and cheery game was held at Papanui Road between the Fathers and Daughters.

This is one of the most popular matches of the year, both sides entering into the fun of the game. Many a father rediscovered the form of his youth, and many a daughter strove to outwit her opponent, but the Father proved too agile for the Senior and Junior teams. However, with an exciting and brilliant burst the Intermediate team emerged victorious after a very tough game.

We hope that the Fathers and spectators enjoyed the match as much as we did~ and are looking forward to another "battle royal" this year.

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Original Contributions 'IHE DECISIO Leaning forward, he could just perceive through the swirling mists, which eethed like a bubbling cauldron, the jagged black rocks bordering the coast. Grim, forbidding fortresses vyhich for centuries had withheld, and would continue to do so in years to come, the onslaught of the unyielding ocean. As he watched, a monstrous breaker reared itself majestically up out of the water and crashed with a resounding boom on the dark n1asses.

Mingled with the noise of the sea, the cry of a lone seagull could be heard. It was circling in the air, frantically calling to its companions, which at the approach of the storm had left the coast and flown inland towards the dark, sullen, smokey city, warning the citizens of the coming shower.

The cliff was otherwise deserted, no one was there· to witness his death, he was alone in a nightmare world.

Gradually the wind heightened. Far off in the distance, silhoutted against the grey skyline, could be seen the weird, gaunt outlines of the trees, bending and swaying as the wind tore at their leaves, looking, for all the world, like ancient witches performing sacred rites.

He closed his eyes to shut out the sight, and a long shudder ran through his frame. In his mind's eye he saw a crushed and battered body lying broken on the rocks, and finally, after answering the urgent pull of the tide drifting out to sea, to sing to a grave which forever would keep its secret; or, the same corpse being attached to a rope and hauled up the face of the precipice, landing perhaps on this very spot.

He could feel the close confines of the coffin with its enveloping darkness, while the sound of the nails entering the wood and the fall of the clods beat in his ears.

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But would he have escaped then, or would his soul be destined to be reborn, only to suffer anew, might it suffer eternal torment? The terror of the unbeliever beat in his heart, hi hands grew cold and clammy, he shook like a withered autumn leaf.

Slowly, as though with leaden feet, he turned and walked away from the edge. As he moved, the lone gull circled overhead, beating his great wings in its unhurried motion, swaying and soaring in the grey mist and screaming with loud shrill cries, then having circled the bay, -as if to pay its last tribute, it flew towards the distant city.

Far below, the angry sea lashed at the shore, as though expressing fury at the loss of the prey so nearly in its grasp.

-Sally

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( Gillian Shand, V U. A.)

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He left the outstation early, with his pack and .303 strapped firmly over his shoulders.

Closing the front door almost noiselessly behind him, he stepped on to the verandah and fastened his boots on the step. Blinded by the sudden darkness in the tree-shadowed garden, he made his way slowly down the rough track to the gate until his eyes were u ed to it. The

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flat expanse of broad, almost dry river-bed stretched away beneath the stars, unbridged, glittering, empty. Black against the cloudless sky, silver-ridged where the sailing moon touched their points, forming an impenetrable wall around all that was visible for miles, the jagged mountains lay sleeping. He left the gate open wide-an action unusual for him-and put the dog-chain which fastened it into his pack. Then he set off up the track in the direction of the pass. Five hundred feet above the level of the river-bed he rested, his panting breath sounding loud in a silent, mysterious world where there was no live being but himself, and even the river lay silent, only a streak of silver remaining to show its path. By a trick of the moonlight it seemed that the grass was already waving up and round the windowsills of the little cottage on the riverflats, engulfiing the neatly kept garden, and the trees seemed to have mingled with their own shadows, stretching further over the deserted shed buildings.

He went on climbing, his boots scraping on the rocks on the pack-track.

Straight ahead lay the pass, the only gateway from his valley of uncivilisation, his home. As he came up over the ridge with the shadow of the great black hill masses on either side giving a frame to the silver picture beneath him, the moonglow lying on the dried river-bed, the corrugated iron roof of his house, the terraced ridges of the mountains, like phosphorous glowing from their drought-parched rocky summits; all seemed so far below; the view was etched unforgettably in his mind like an aerial photograph, and as he tramped down the track the hills closed in on the pass as if the gate shut.

Ahead lay range after range of empty mountains, tussocks gleaming in the moonlight, his way led down through the gullies under the stars. Sheep bleated clearly from miles away and once a hare sprang away almost from under his feet. He fired a shot after it, not so much in hope of hitting it, but wanting to hear, perhaps for the last time, the echoes rolling from range to range as if the mountains laughed, and dying away in the depths of the valleys.

It was four o'clock when he walked slowly down the flats towards the road, winding like a ribbon only half a mile away.

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the road and rolled a cigarette, watching them grow lighter till hours later the far off sound of a vehicle's engine broke the cool silence that precedes a hot midsummer's day in the high country. He saw the truck coming, grinding noisily up and down the hills and gullies through which the road wound, reaching the watcher half an hour after he had first heard it. The dust was already hanging over the wheel tracks. As the old green truck braked to a shuddering stop a barking chorus of sheep dogs rose from the tangle of tins, mailbags, fencing wire and oddments that the faithful mail lorry carried regularly up and down the perilous valley road. ":Morning, Jack. Don't tell me you're off to the wars," roared the fat, jocular old driver. The other man climbed in beside him, arranging pack and gun carefully on the floor.

"That's right, Fred. Off to do my bit."

"Ah hah," said Fred, knowingly, as he clashed the gears. "\'\. ell, best of luck, boy."

"Thanks, Fred." either man wished to speak of that war which was foremost in their thoughts. They talked of the back-country gossip, discussed sheep, new dogs, cattle, scorched country which grew warmer as they climbed and crossed the brown ranges towards town and the sea coast.

And when the truck ground to a hot, sweating halt on a tar-sealed highroad, Fred shook hands with his passenger as if he was going but for a holiday, and not into the midst of a flaming, ravaged turmoil in Europe from which he might never return.

--Gillian Shand, V Upper A. OVERHEARD IN A RAILWAY CARRIAGE The late morning sun was shining brightly, valiantly endeavouring to bring something of the beauty and colour of summer to the grimy railway station, with its blackened windowpanes and discoloured hoardings, its faded timetables and asthmatic porters. When I boarded the train for Lyttelton, it was half-full of portly ladies with shopping baskets, a few brisk, businesslike gentlemen, clutching copies of "The Press," and several other characters of more doubtful origin.

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gnme of the city behind, to greet the bright sunshine as an equal.

Once or twice we stopped at little stations and others flashed by with a flicker of black and white. A woman opposite knitted happily, pacifying "wee Maisie" with coos and chocolate. I hardly noticed the two men behind me as I watched a kingfisher dart through the telephone wires, his feathers shining like polished turquoise.

Then suddenly, the hill loomed up-and darkness.

Blinking in the unaccustomed light, I realised that the woman was still knitting, "wee Maisie" was still dribbling chocolate, and behind me I became aware of a steady flow of conversation.

I could not help but overhear it, for the black walls of the tunnel seemed to envelope us, wrap us like a blanket. It was as if all five of us, the woman who knitted, myself, the two men, and the baby, had suddenly been cut off from humanityimprisoned in a strange world of stale cigarette fumes and baby's chocolate.

Something a little different-not the usual cut throat in a dark alley or arsenic in his coffee-" The slow, deep voice paused ....

"I wondered about chloroform ... or carving knives.

Big problem, that."

A second voice, rather smooth and suave, broke in softly, "Then there's the disposal of-a-hem-of the remains." He made a slight movement; and it was then that I noticed his reflection in the opposite carriage window-a small, foxy-faced man, with his hat pulled down round his ears. His companion, biggish and burly, seemed to have a deformed jaw ....

I was terrified.

I watched their faces as they talked; and once the burly man saw me and lowered his tone. " If Janet's going to do it, Jim, she must have an alibi, and alibis aren't two a penny. Of course, if we let her aunt into it-but the fewer people who know, the better."

Grimacing, he took a barley sugar from a sticky paper bag.

I huddled into my corner in the darkness, while the woman knitted placidly and hummed to "wee Maisie," I suddenly hated her-didn't she realise these men were criminals? Why didn't she do something?

The tension was almost unbearable.

I nearly cried out but in this little dark world nothing could help me. And all the while that slow, assured voice.

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"Yes, the body'll be at the bottom of the deep blue se3. by then-quite an excitement in the fish world-" A nasty chuckle- "And perhaps Mrs P. will join it. I don't think so, though. One at a time, eh, Jim?" Jim nodded, murmuring something I couldn't catch. The clacketty-clack of the train sounded hollow and unfamiliar.

"It'll be worth it, Jim-must be ...

Why, man, murder always pays!"

- Sunlight and the sea ...

The train slid, wormlike, from the still, dark tunnel to the bustling and hurrying, the happy shouts and cries of navvies on the wharves.

I had a drink of coffee, near the harbour, and noticed a newspaper hoarding: "Armstrong B. Fleming-noted detective novelist-expected in town today-accompanied by friend."

-Elizabeth Phillips, V Upper A. FLOWING WATER Down from the valleys, Down from the glens, Through the nooks, and through the crannies I tumble and scramble, rumble and roar, Till my whole body shakes earth's floor.

Now I am quiet, Now I am still, Slowly through lakes, and slowly through pools I trickle, and run 'neath the moon's silvery glow, Till my whole body ceases to flow.

-Alison Straube!, Form III A, Matipo.

MY HOBBY My hobby is the study of entymology and the keeping of various types of animal5 and fish, so th~t I can study these living things and observe their habits for myself. Encouraged and helped by my parents, we have insulated aquariums for our fish, and vivariums for the lizards, of which we have many kinds. Some we have brought from as far afield as the Wellington province, and some from the West Coast. From here came my special favourite, the green gecko. He is a

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strange and friendly little animal and he has become so accustomed to me that I can handle him with ease. He will cling to the lapel of my jacket with his strange little claws, quite immobile, for as long as a whole day. On his feet also are suckers, with which he can cling to glass, thus making it easy for him to catch his food. As the gecko reaches maturity he begins to make strange clucking sounds calling his mate, which replies in a higher but similar tone.

Here I tell of some of the things in the vast field of Nature which we have explored in biology class this. year.

The green gecko lizard has claws on its toes, The dragonfly nymph feeds with a mask as it goes.

A queer kind of frog makes a meal of its skin, And a fish keeps its balance by means of its fin.

The ladybird opens her shell when she flies, The male stickleback works so hard that he dies.

The caddis fly makes her own coat out of silk, The pigeon and dove feed their young on their milk.

The black boatman beetle swims with legs like an oar.

The mosquito lays eggs by the thousand and more.

The crustacean, crayfish, sheds his shell when he needs~ The starfish extrudes its stomach and feeds.

In streams and on ponds, in bush and on hill, Such wonders of Nature we see if we will.

Fish, birds, and insects, plants, animals, man, All forming a part of His wonderful plan.

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THE BIRCH TREE From my window I can see A Silver Birch, a lovely tree. l n its branches birds sing their song Thanking God the whole day long.

No creaks or groans from this old tree Are to be heard by you or me.

The wind may howl, the rain may fall But the tree stands firm above them all.

Let's hope the woodmen do not come To fell this tree, this lovely one, For there it stands mid waving grass Oh, axemen, may you let it pass!

-Susan Wauchop, Form I. DESPAIR It v,1asa pitiful sight. The child stood over a gutter crying his eyes out, with one grimy little fist in his eye and the other trying to force its way through the iron bars. Obviously he had lost something, and I was tempted to help him, but I let him be for a while, to see how he would solve his problem.

The tears were making little rivulets and channels, in steady progress through the dirt on his face. Bending down, he pulled at the grate with all his four-year-old strength; till he was red in the face. Then, utterly exhausted, he gave up in de pair, sat down on the pavement with his head in his arms, and wept so bitterly, with such heart-rending sobs, that my heart warmed to him and I asked what he had lost. He looked up at me with great, round, coal-black eyes, swimming with tears.

"Would you help me lift up that thing?" he asked imploringly, pointing to the grate.

"If I can," I replied. And, my strength being greater than his, I managed to lift it up, just enough to allow him to get his hand down. Clutching his treasure in his hand, he brought it up and held it out for rriy inspection. To me it seemed like a dirty scrap of metal, but to him the little car was the pride and joy of his life.

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She was down in the grass looking at something and her feet were showing. Sol would never have seen her if it had not been for her feet. He crept slowly up and thrust his face down close to hers, trying to see what she was looking at, but he could only see the tall grass, green and sword-like, pointing up towards the sky. Then he saw it, a long green snake, so much the colour of the grass that he would never have noticed it if it had not moved. He breathed out a long sighing breath, and she looked quickly at him, drawing her breath in sharply.

The snake looked up, its bright eyes staring at them, and with a swift and supple twist of its body it slid through the grass, hardly moving it at all. She started trailing it, moving close to the earth, her limbs bent, but Sol could see the grass moving, waving silently above her as she went.

He followed, because there semed to be nothing else to do. Because they were small, if they crept close to the ground they were hidden, t~e only sign of their movement being the Sol smelt soft swaying of the grass as they passed through. the earth-smell, warm and moist, and heard the soft rustling noises she was making as she passed through the grass. He watched the little droplets of dew fall from their grass blades down to the earth, forming tiny round patches of black on the dark brown for a second, and then vanish, like a blink, down, further down into the soil. He stopped for a moment, licking the blades of grass, his tongue attracting each droplet as it moved upwards. You had to lick very lightly, so that the slender stem would not bend, and he marvelled at the heaviness of his tongue, for in spite of himself it was bending the blades.

Remembering then that he was following her, Sol resumed his slow course, looking ahead to where he could see the grass moving, bent by the weight of her body. As he watched~ he thought about how heavy his body was, when his tongue, which was very light had bent the grass and could have broken it. Then, as he watched the grass ahead it stopped moving, and the slight rustling noise stopped as well, and he went slowly up to her.

They were at the wall and he had not noticed.

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enough for them. Sol looked round for the green snake but it had gone. She had been waiting for him, and now he had come she fl•.ttened out and wriggled through the hole. He followed, and he noted how it just fitted. This just-fitting made him feel comfortahle and safe and everlasting, and he stayed a second. feeling a comforting warmth spread over him.

The other side of the brick wall was bare, and rough hillocky clumps of earth, dark and brown, stretched almost to the horizon.

He looked up, and he could just see the green on the other side of the earth and the house beyond.

The earth was in big irregular lumps, each lump composed of small lumps with holes between.

He wondered how many lumps made up the small lumps, and how far you could go on thinking, getting smaller lumps with smaller and smaller holes between. An ant was coming out of one of the holes, its blueblack body shining, iridescent, glistening different colours as it moved. Sol watched it with a kind of detached curiosity as it waved its legs, trying to find a foothold on the lump of earth. Eventually it waved them too hard and fell dovm to the base of the lump.

As he watched it righted itself and began to climb back up the lump. Silly thing, he thought, it got where it wanted to go now. But perhaps it hasn't, perhaps it only wanted to go into a hole lower down. Then, thinking this, he watched it go into a hole lower down in the lump, and it disappeared.

Sol began to wriggle again, and then he was through and she was waiting for him. He knew now that it was time for breakfast; his stomach felt hungry inside him. Now that he was on the other side of the hole he could see the house standing on the other side of the newly-turned earth.

He turned to look at her, and of one accord they leaped over the earth, scampering gaily, a grey cat and a black-andwhite one, running over the newly-dug flowerbed.

-Lenore Smith, V Upper A. THE TEACHER Our teacher has an awkward mind, She gives us work of every kind.

And when we even want to talk, Up go our names with lots of chalk.

-Mary Hargreaves, Standard IV.

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RETROSPECT ,\ soggy mist is blowing about t'ie ceiling, And sweeping in cold grey clouds around my head.

They enfold the hills, and the du ky smoke-blue valleys That encircle my lonely bed.

Show me but once again the things I have loved Before the darkness falls.

Show me the railway track into north and west; Shatter my bedroom walls.

Show me the bushes that lean out into the beam of A car-lamp, ahead they shine On a dusty road.

The clear white fall of water into a blue pool, 1 estled among the rocks.

Let me feel again the rush of speed and the shriek of brakes On the track.

The tickle and rub of thick wool tramping socks.

l have loved the crunch of hobnail boots on a dusty shingled road.

And the reek of sheep and men in an airless shearing-shed, And the tussocks that blow and climb in a silent, empty church-yard, On the graves of the long since dead.

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I hear the harsh hiss Of a train, as it clanks to a stop at a country wayside station.

Let me dream once more of rough blond hair like to that Of a dearest friend.

Of a sheep dog obeying the call of his master and doing His willJ as he sends It after the vagrant lambs.

Time draws on, and the mists are closing my eyes.

Flashes the red under-plumage of a sharp-beaked kea, And the echoing shot of a gun.

A man's slim fingers deftly twisting the strands of tobacco into a cigarette, and the smooth Cream lines of a manuka stick. I loved to know The quiet of an empty valley, And a sweeping nor' -west arch from the low Port Hills; The squirt of warm, white milk in a pail

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And the hooves of a galloping horse Riderless Let me know the deep eternal peace of1the sl eping mountains And let the curtain fall.

-Gillian Shand, V Upper A.

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'DA CE OF THE FLOWER FAIRIES'

THE FAIRY BALL Tonight the fairies are having a ball, 1 hey're having it in the wood.

"Oh won't it be fun," said the fairy Queen, As she put on her silken hood.

"We'll dance and dance, till early morn, Then we'll feast and fea t till noon; Then home I'll comf'. in my fairy coach And the fairy ball will be done And when mortals come to the wood next day They won't see a single one. ··-Marcia Goldsmith, Standard I.

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HO\V WE SMUGGLED RABBITS FROM LAKE TEKAPO TO CHRISTCHURCH The day we were due to leave Lake Tekapo was a cold wintry August day. A my brother and I had one or two hours to fill in before departing, we walked over to a friend's place and with them we wandered over the bleak field for a la t glimpse of the land.

Suddenly George's dog gave a yelp and da hed away through the gorse. Upon catching up with it we found it craping away; at a large rabbit warren.

Pulling the dog away, my brother Paul inserted his hand in the hole and explored it with tentative fingers. Encountering something warm and soft he pulled out a tiny grey rabbit.

Once again he inserted his hand and pulled out yet another grey bundle of fur. Placing them under our jerseys we took them back to the hou e where I, being very young and innocent, was sent to procure the car keys from Daddy with which to enter our locked car.

I was given them readily and I took them back to Paul who unlocked the car and placed the rabbits in a comfortable nest of straw in a cardboard box.

Then came the time of our departure and fortunately our parents did not bother to check over the car.

Once w 11 on the way we brought out the rabbits and to keep them warm we placed them on jerseys in our laps. Curiously, our parents never looked round to ee what was causing a.11the giggling and muffled laughter.

Thu we smuggled two tiny rabbits some three hundred miles home to Chri tchurch where they lived for some time before they escaped into Dean's Bush where we hope they were not caught and killed by a wild cat or opossum.

-Joanna Baudinet, Form II. EPISODE The ruler glided smoothly over the white paper as the clerk mapped out his squares and triangles. The sun was hot through the high dusty window of the surveyor's office and the clerk paused a moment to loosen his cravat. He was plotting sections for a settlement to be established fourteen thouand miles away, in an untamed country where savagery wa still close to the surface. "New Zealand," he thought bitterly,

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and pitied from his heart hi distant cousin who were gomg to settle there.

The ship glided on almost noiselessly, for the wind had dropped with sunset and the glimmering rectangles of sails lay flapping idly. one of the party on deck spoke, they were thinking of the thousands of miles of green water that lay ahead, and the many thousands behind.

The two women sat immobile in their dark, full-skirted crinolines, the elder watched the wake that slid away behind the ship's slow movement and noted the always shifting, yet never changing pattern of bubbles that rose and fell with the waves. Their husbands leaned against the rail behind them, and the four together made a group of almost perfect symmetry, the same effect that photographers of a later generation sought but never quite gained in perfection.

Nelson lay cramped between hills and the sea. Her streets, planned so carefully by the clerk of London, ran in many places straight up the steep hills where white pegs showed the sites of future homes. William Wakefield was seated in his office, anxiously scanning a report from his surveyors in the Wairau valley. The site of Nelson had been ill-chosen, and there simply was not the amount of suburban land that had been sold in advance to the settlers in London.

In despair Wakefield had decided to give those who were dispossessed land up the Wairau valley. Now the Maoris were making trouble over the ownership of the land. This morning they had burnt the surveyors' huts.

Really, everything was too difficult. The colonel pulled a square of paper towards him and began to write out a warrant for the arrest of Te Rauparaha.

The thirty odd settlers faced about fifty Maoris across a little stream. The magistrate was asking that Te Rauparaha be given up, and as he spoke he was aware of the futility of his request. There was an air of tension, and John Redwood, at the back of the fighting force, wished himself well out of the business. Not that he was afraid, but his young wife would have a hard time if he were dead. He hated the Maoris with the same blind hatred that his relative had felt toiling over his maps fourteen thousand miles away. The silence grew and grew.

Crack!

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woman standing near Te Rauparaha swayed back, hit above the heart. In an instant the air was full of wild shrieks and yells from the outraged Maoris.

A spear wavered into the massed ranks of whites and rifles were hastily unslung. The Maoris, on foot, were scattering to take cover behind the hillocks and bushes of the riverbank, and the mounted settlers were easy targets. Their uncertain rifle fire was almost useless against the continual flight of spears that pursued them down the Nelson track.

Within five minutes a score of whites were sprawled against their horses, and Redwood saw the magistrate crumpled up on the hillock whence he had vainly tried to stop the firing.

The clerk in London ruled a fine double line as he thought about his cousins. On their way back to England, he believed.

He picked up his protractor and carefully measured an angle.

He was planning the streets of Dunedin.

-Angela

Spear, V Upper A.

(Penelope Kellock, VI B.)

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AVO HEAD My home at Avonhead, in Riccarton, i of historical as well as geographical interest, for here on the property are the crumbling remains of the second house built in Canterbury.

This was in the year 1846 and was intended originally as a residence for the Governor, but was lived in for many year

by Mr Witty, a Member of the House of Representatives.

The walls are of 2ft. 6in. thick sod, and the timber of Baltic pine is of interest, for the boat in which it wa carried to New Zealand was wrecked on the Sumner bar.

Close beside the house is a spring, the source of the River Avon, upon whose banks the city of Chri tchurch now stands.

Today we are proud of its beauty as it meanders along on it journey to the sea, but to the early settlers how much more it must have meant as a reminder of home, and as a peaceful spot beside which to build their humble homes and to plan the city of the future.

-Penelope Austin, Form I

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The wind sweep noisily through the great treet, Cha ing me, lifting me up off my feet.

Curling round chimney pots, sending hats flying.

A breeze gently sighing.

Here so soft, there so harsh, now it's behind me, Calling me, courting me, "Please come a-dancing O'er hills and down dale , Through meadows a-prancing.

Plea e," says the wind, "Won't you come dancing?''

I ran with the wind all through the great city, Drunkenly, joyfully, shouting with gleefulness.

The wind told me stories of joy and of carefreenessOf men and of animals, young in their happiness.

But the wind took me back to that city of dolefulness, O'er hills and down dales.

Gone the joy and the carefreeness.

Back to that city so false in its greedines~, Thoughtless and harsh0 here is a wilderness, Where is that paradise, Beautiful parad-ise?

Oh to live there, laugh there!

With the wind as a playmate, 'Mid kindly thoughts, selfless deeds, And true hearts of gentlenes .

-Robin Smith, V Lower A. FLICKER Once in a pet shop there were two puppies. Their names were Flicker and Spot. Spot was white with brown spots and Flicker was white with black spots. One day a lady came into the shop and looked at the puppies. She took Spot from the cage, went to the counter and bought him. Poor Flicker, no one wanted him because he was so small. "Had everyone a dog?" he wondered.

One day he looked out of his cage and saw a car go by with Spot in it, a red ribbon on hi neck.

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That same day a little girl came to the shop, she wanted a puppy for her home. Suddenly she saw Flicker and asked how much he was. She had just had a birthday and she had just enough for him, so she bought him. At la t Flicker was happy as he skipped home with Alison.

- -Elizabeth Wilkin, Standard II.

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Seven days around the world, If only we could do it !

There must be some unknown I wish that people knew it.

way

India, Jamacia, and all the countries near them If we could see Red Indians I wonder-would we fear them?

Singing in Hawaii, Dancing in Madrid, And if we went to Greenland We'd see the reindeer kid.

And when we'd toured the whole wide world And come back home at last. ,.\ e' d think of all the people And the countries that we'd passed.

-Diane

Perry, Form I.

LOST The fair was just finishing for the day. I had lain down earlier under a shady welcoming tree well out of the way of the crowd of people and was still sleeping peacefully under it. The sun was sinking in a blaze of colour away to the west but still I did not wake.

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Wearily and painfully I picked myself up and plodded on towards the distant light. Upon reaching the gate I fumbled for the catch. It creaked eerily as I opened it and I felt cold shivers running down my back. Then lifting the knocker I felt a sudden peculiar sensation inside me for I noticed it was of the same kind and design as our own knocker at home.

Imagine my surprise when Mother opened the door.

-Pamela

Lock, Form I.

PRINCE There is, perhaps, no horse in this country with more intelligence and less beauty.

I did not attach the unsuitable title of Prince to his unprincely frame, nor does he belong to me. He is a station hack on my uncle's high country station in Marlborough.

Due to the industrial revolution which of late years has seized the stations in the Awatera Valley, the horse has slipped into the background of the homestead life and mustering is done via the solid, unexciting Land Roverwith the tractor to tow it through the greasy spots.

All this, no doubt, has greatly pleased the horse. It did not please me, when, in a worn and exhausted state from a nerve-racking term of examinations, I retreated into the mountains and leapt happily upon the back of the only pony in the home paddocks, to be equally happily unseated due to the said pony not having been used since I rode it the previous holidays.

This leads up to one of the many reasons for my affection for Prince. First brought on the land by a station hand, he was later sold by him to my aunt as "a quiet mount for her children."

Knowing, as well as I do, both Prince and the stationhand, I can only say that there was a twinkle in the latter's brown eyes as he transacted the deal.

Prince is a bay, with a tail that trailed along the ground until I trimmed it with manicure scissors, and an improbably long back off which every saddle manages to slip at some in-

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convenient time or another.

When I mount him fresh from three months' lazy grazing he trails along the shingle road saying as plainly as if he spoke the words, "You have a seat like a sack of potatoes, hands as if you were having a tug-of-war with the reins, and these stones are hurting my feet." I dismount heavily and pick up each foot in turn anxiously. The pained expression in his eye makes me feel like a murderer.

For the next half mile I sing loudly in time to his stumbling hooves and watch the shadows behind us closely to see if I can find out which leg is sore. How does he know I am doing this? Nothing will persuade me he has not got sixth sight.

Each leg is stumbled on in turn. Eventually I give up and turn his head homeward.

By the time we are halfway back I have realised that he has been fooling me as usual, but we are going too fast for me to bother to turn round. But as I dismount to open the homestead gate his head rests heavily on my shoulder, he exudes repentance and remorse all ove~, and my heart is melted.

Exhaustion is perhaps the trick he employs most. Ride him down a steep hill and at the bottom he will gently fold up and crouch down on the grass, leaving you astride the atmosphere with both feet still in the stirrups. Amusing, but the remarks of the other farmhands are galling.

"Better get off and pick your hawse up," drawls the onetime owner of Prince with a grin, bouncing past on his enthusiastic palomino.

Prince is, above all, an individualist.

He has the dignity of age, the energy of a tuatara lizard, the shape of a prehistoric water animal, the arrogance of a social snob, the gentle nature of a tame kitten. Prince never pokes his nose through the open kitchen window to drink the washing-up water, as do all of his companions. Prince never responds obediently to the touch of a rein when the pine trees are approached at the end of a gallop across the home paddocks. He attempts murder by deliberately shooting under a low-hanging branch beneath which there is room for him and the saddle only.

Nor does he pass a cabbage tree without walking close enough to have a try at amputating the leg of his rider.

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alone bearing his little burden safely, and drop his reins while you struggle with an obstinate gate fastened by yards of barbed wire, and he will stay at your side. Ride him round a cliff on a path four inches wide, above a drop that sickens the staunchest heart and he will not stumble, though he may fall over the smallest stone on the flat road. Fly head-over-heels from the saddle to roll helplessly under his feet, and he will stall immediately until you have gathered your scattered wits enough to crawl out between his front legs.

God gave this animal his virtues and his faults, but to those who know his indomitable, reliable character, there is no doubt that the faults are well in the minority. Perhaps, after all, the name "Prince" does not sit so badly on his bony shoulders.

-Gillian

Shand, V upper A.

EPITAPH ( In memory of a friend who passed this way. loving friends.)

Inserted by her

There was a young lass in form six, Who got herself into a fix.

An appointment she wanted to keep, She'd be slow to arrive on her feet.

When leaving the school (for she was no fool), A red bike in the shed she espied, "This bike is just right, The owner can hike" ; And off to the city she hied.

From the staffroom the owner came out, t\nd let forth a hideous shout -Next morning appeared on the wall A notice concerning the haul: "A bike was removed from the shed, With green seat and a framework of red.

The owner is mad, And terribly sad, And offers "reward" for the head!"

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( Preface to 'Scape of the "Rock") At the beginning of the third term a piece of phosphorus wa lost in the chemistry lab. during a les on. A long search proved fruitles and although we are soon to have a new school at Papanui Road we all felt that it would be a pity to lose our old school quite so soon. So in case of an outbreak of fire two of our mistre ses pent the night at chool.

We present this po ,m ( with apologies to Pope) m remembrance of what might have been a tragic ending to t~e Me of St. Margaret's College.

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THE 'SCAPE OF THE "ROCK" ( With apologies to Pope) What dire distress from chemical causes springs, What mighty searches rise from trivial things.

Say, what strange motive, phosphorus could compel A chaste non-metal to escape us all so well.

0 say, what strange cause, yet unexplored Could make our gentle staff their sleep afford, In a task so bold, to stay the night at school With nought of comforts but a wooden stool.

In solitude of night, the lonely pair Decided on the watch they were to share.

The sleepless one, at twelve, about to flake, Would give her sleeping belle a rousing shake And thus the watch continued thro' the night Until the heavens were streaked with morning light.

The fire brigade on tenter hooks did wait Their summons from our school so near to fate.

The school still stands, alas, as I had feared, That tiny piece of ore just disappeared.

Some thought it mounted to the lunar sphere, Since all things lost on earth are treasured there, This phosphorus shall consecrate to fame, And midst the stars inscribe its fiery name.

-Pamela Ritchie, VI B.

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A GENUI E A TIQUE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CHAIR OF PSYCHOLOGY APPLICATIO S are invited for the newly established Chair of Psychology in -------University College.

Salary is at the rate of £2/15/- per annum.

Further particulars may be obtained from the Registrar of any of the constituent Colleges of the University of-----or from the undersigned.

Applications close on the 31 st October, 1956; the successful applicant to take up duties a soon as can be arranged.

Rector.

The above 1s a genuine advertisement.

Lincoln Road, Islington, The Rector, October 3rd, 1956.

University College.

Dear Sir, I should like to be considered for the newly established Chair of Psychology in -------University College advertised in today's issue of "The Press."

As a chair collector I feel greatly encouraged by the lucrative salary which you are offering.

I remain, Yours faithfully,

- Josephin

Ward, V Upper A.

( Pamela Stenhou e, V

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Social Evening: Nearly 60 new Old Girls were welcomed to the Association at a very enjoyable party held at Elizabeth House on 26th February. Mrs J. C. Laing, a Cyclax consultant, gave a very interesting talk on the care of the skin, and also demonstrated the art of applying the correct "make-up."

Storry Shield: On Saturday, 24th February, the annual tournament was held and resulted in our hosts, Christ's College Old Boys, winning the shield. Our team ,,vas captained by Mrs J. Lawrence (Margaret Burrell).

Home-made Cakes and Sweets Stall: At a Fair sponsored by the National Council of Women and held in the Latimer Hall on 16th March, we undertook to sell cakes and home-made sweets, the proceeds from which would go to the Building Fund. Our thanks to Mrs G. Rich and the members of the Armagh Circle who made themselves responsible for the stall and to all members who sent in cakes and sweets. The proceeds amounted to £29/19/-.

Dehutante Dance: This was held on Friday, 13th April, and once again proved an outstanding success. Forty-two girls, trained by Mrs S. Milne ( Edna Gill), were presented to the Bishop of Christchurch, the Right Rev. A. K. Warren.

Morning Tea: Another very enjoyable morning tea party was held in the National Club Rooms 011 18th April and was attended by over sixty members.

Concert: A conc,crt m aid of the Building Fund was held in the St. Andrew's Hall on Wednesday, 13th June, and owing to disappointing support the nett proceeds amounted to only £9/11/-.

Golf Day: This was held on 26th June at the Shirley Links and was a most succe sful function, forty-one members attending. Our thanks to Mr G. Simpson (Nancy Frater) and Miss Zoe Hudson for arranging the play and checking the scores. The results were:-Non-Handicap, Mrs J. Cuningham (Yatala Brake); Juniors, Mrs . Grey (Noni Thompson); Seniors, Miss Wendy Morgan. It is hoped to make this an annual function at Shirley.

Hockey and Netball Matches: On Saturday morning, 16th June, matches were played between teams repre enting the Present-day Girls and Old Girls. Dorothy Wilson captained our netball team, which was defeated by 22 points to 11 points.

Barbara Flesher captained our hockey team which narrowly won by 2 goals to 1.

Morning tea at which Miss K. P. Edwards and members of the sixth forms were guests was served.

Our thanks to Mi s Copper and Miss Garnham who umpired for LIS.

Annual Ball: In spite of so much winter sickness, nearly 400 guests attended the Annual Ball which was held on 11th July.

Bottl,es, decorated with candle wax and glitter made unusual holders for the tall multi-coloured candles, and supper by candlelight proved an added attraction.

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Large bowls of greenery and flax painted in pastel shades were used in the hall, while bunches of green and white balloons decorated with green stars hung in ea"h alcove.

September Function: This was an afternoon tea function held at Elizabeth House on 19th September. Representatives from several kindred Associations were our guests.

Miss Jo ·e Ov,,en gave a very interesting account of some of her experi,ences while teaching in a Church School in the East End of London.

The New School: November 9th, 1955, was a "Red Letter" day in the hi tory of S.M.C. for on that day His Excellency, the GovernorGeneral, Sir ·Willoughby Norrie, laid the Foundation Stone of the new School. It was a perfect day and an impre ive ceremony held in ideal surroundings.

Our thanks to those members who helped in so many ways to ensure the uccess of the function.

School History: Good progre s i being made with the School History. Would members please assist by filling in their forms and returning them promptly.

Health Stamps: Our thanks to those member who helped so willingly at the St. Albans Post Office on the opening day of the Health Stamp Campaign.

Committee Party: A six o'clock party was arranged by the Committee and held at the home of Miss M. Best in honour of Mis atalie Vale, prior to her marriage to Lieutenant-Commander W. Smith, D.S.O., R.N.Z. . Natalie, our first Honorary Vice-President, is a staunch and loyal member of the Association, and we know all members will join in wishing her every happiness in the future.

Obituary: During the year several members have suffered bereavements and to those members we extend our sincer sympathy.

Note: We remind members that owing· to the cost of postage, notices cannot be sent out for every function. Advertising in the daily papers is also most expensive and members must therefore refer to the ''l'rogramme of Functions for the Year" which is sent to every financial member early in March.

National Council of Women: Mrs J. B. Williams and Miss Marjorie Be t have been the Association's two delegates for the past year, and have attended the meetings regularly.

Dunedin Branch: Owing to lack of support the Dunedin Branch has been compelled to go into recess for the time being.

Thanks: In conclusion, we hou Id like to record our thanks to the following:-Miss J. P. Crasher for her helpful co-operation in all matters and for the use of the School Hall for the Mannequin Parade. Miss K. P. Edwards for her co-operation during the absence of Miss J. P. Cro her and for the use of the School Hall for the debutante rehearsals; Miss Margaret Rimmer, who does miscellaneous typing for us so promptly; the Lady Editors of the "Press" and the "Star-Sun"; J. Ballantyne and Co., Ltd., for undertaking the sale of tickets for the Annual

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Ball and Con crt; the husbands of our Committee members for their a sistance at our various function , and finally we desire to thank all member of the Committee for the use of their homes for our Committee meeting , and for their efforts and upport in making the year under review o ucce~ ful.

For the Committee, MARY G ILLERMO, Honorary Secretary.

ARMAGH CIRCLE NOTES ,vc congratulate Dorothy Johnstone who was elected to the Committee at the last Annual. General Meeting.

At a Fair ·ponsored by the National Council of Women and held in the Latimer Hall in March we were responsible for a Home-made Cake and wect stall. Approximately £30 was realised for the Building fund, and our thanks to those who so generously made goods for th stall and also those member who helped on the tall.

Mr Johnstone kindly lent h r home on the 9th May for our evening function at which St Ila Purchas was welcomed home from Tanganyika. Spray were presented to Stella and our ho tess from one of our members.

Wi he for speedy rccoverie~ wer sent to Muriel Clemens and Rangi G ib~on who, be au c of illness, were unable to attend the meeting.

The morning tea held in ovembcr was fairly well attended, but we should like to see more members at all our function .

Ailsa Lutham, who broke h r ankle early thi year, i 1ecovering, ancl we hope to sec her at our next meeting.

ETHEL RICH (Convener).

Telephone 35-405.

JUNIOR SOCIAL CLUB NOTES Our functions for this y.car began on the 3rd March, when a Barbecue was held at South Brighton Spit, attended by a mixed party of approximately fifty.

Owing to lack of support by members the launch trip and dance proved unsucce sful. The Committee worked cndle sly in organising and sending leaflets and tho e member who supported the launch trip had a mo t enjoyable day.

Members must realise that these function cannot be successful unless well supported.

The Committee decided against having a pecial bus for the trip to Lake Ida, but those member who made up a party on the public bus had a good day. This function wa held on Sunday, 1st July.

We have three events I ft this year and the Committee hope they will be well supported.

A picture evening and supper v,,ill be held on Wednesday, 19th September. On Saturday, 2Uth October, the Committee ha arranged for a tennis party to be held at the School tenni court..

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A Chri tma Party in St. Luke's Hall, to be held on 24th November, is our final function for the year.

A vote of thanks must. go to the Senior Committee for their help during the year and in conclusion I should like to say, on behalf of the Committee, that we hope m the coming year tronger support will be given by members to the Junior Social Club.

For the Committee, V. C. HO WM.AK (Convener).

Telephone 38-4 72.

ANNUAL REUNION,

1955

St. Margaret's Evensong and Founder's Day Ceremony wa held on Wednesday, 16th November, in the School Hall and was attended by a very large number of Old Girls.

Holy Communion Service: Approximately eventy member attended thi ervice, which 'vvas conducted by the Rev. D. Taylor at St. Mary"s, Merivale, on Saturday, 19th ovember. After the service morning tea was served in the Parish Hall; specially invited guest being Miss J. I'. Crosher, Mr C. L. Young and two repre entative from the St. Hilda' College Old Girls' As ociation.

Tenni Match and Old Girls' Race: The annual tennis match for the Betty Thoma Cup was played on Saturday afternoon, 19th November, and re ulted in, the Old Girls retaining the cup. Our team, captained by Gwen Rankin, comprised Mesdame J. Lawrence, J. Jame on, J. 'eale, Misses M. We tgarth, V. Howman, M. Johnson and E. Pre ton.

Afternoon tea wa erved by the Committee and later in the afternoon the race for the Addeh Perkins Cup was run and resulted in G. Rankin coming fir t, Gwen Watkinson (Clarke) second, and Daphne Thom on ( Sedgley) third.

The race for little girls was won by Julie Bell, with Deborah Williams second and Mary Watkin on third. igel Pr,enderville won the race for little boy , Bruce Jolly was second and Simon Bell third.

Evensong, Sunday, 20th Novemben A large number of Old Girls, particularly the younger one , attended Even ong at St. Mary' , Merivale.

Armagh Circle Morning Tea: Thi was held in the ational Club rooms on Monday, 21 t Tovember, and Mrs G. Rich was re-elected Convener.

Annual Dinner: A record number of 156 attended the Annual Reunion Dinner which was held at Beath's on Monday, 21st ovember.

The President received the guests and shoulder sprays were pre ented to Mi s J. P. Cro her, Mr. M. Hill, representative from the Auckland branc!1, and 1fr W. icholson, the representative from the Timaru branch.

Annual General Meeting: There wa a very large attendance of members at the Annual General Meeting held after the dinner. Mrs Partridge especially welcomed Miss J. P. Cro her and on behalf of the

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Association wisher her a happy holiday overseas; Mrs C. L. Young, Dr. Elizabeth Flint, who had recently returned to New Zealand, and three honorary members from the staff of the College, Miss K. Parry Edwards, Mrs B. C. Penney and Miss D. H. Robinson.

In appreciation of her loyal support as a Committee member for five years, the President presented a spoon engraved with the A sociation's monogram to Marlene Bell, who retired because of a teaching appointment in the North Island.

Mi J. P. Crasher gave a report on the activitie of the School during the year.

Marlene Bell spoke of the activities of the Junior Social Club--a new club which was started last year. Miss V. Howman was elected Convener for the coming year. Reports were also read by the representatives of the Auckland and Timaru branches.

Election of Officers: President, Mrs W. L. Partridge; Honorary Vice-Presidents, Mrs J. N. Hamilton, Miss L. Gardner, Miss N. Vale; Vice-Presidents, Mrs W. Owen, Miss M. Best, Miss Gwen Rankin; Honorary Secretary, Mrs E. A. Guillermo; Honorary Treasurer, Mrs C. L. Sturge; Committee, Mesdame J. B. Williams, H. Wauchop, E. Taylor, J. B. Jameson, H. Deans, A. H . .Johnstone and R. Dendle.

NEWS OF OLD GIRLS Dr. Helen Hervey has been appointed as a relieving as istant at the Christchurch Girls' High School.

Elizabeth Kearton (Todd) i now on the staff of the Queen Elizabeth Technical College, Palmerston North.

Margaret Wagner (Jarman) is pre ident of the Ellesmere branch of the Plunket Society and Norma Stephens (Jarman) is vice-president.

Beverley franklin is in charge of the Occupational Therapy Department at the Christchurch Public Hospital.

Elizabeth Iversen i!:. Transport Officer to the Canterbury and West Coast branch of the New Zealand Crippled Children's Society.

Congratulations to Florence Jones on winning the Bledisloe Medal oratory contest.

Betty Thompson is sub-matron of Oakeley House, Craighead School.

Jose Owen is Assistant Art Mistress at the Rangiora High School.

Our congratulations t0 Rozalie Stopforth on gaining her L.R.A.M. ancy Wi e, ·who was presented to the Queen at a reception for Commonwealth students, i • now in Melbourne, and i in charge of all religious broadcasts in Victoria for the Australian Broadcasting Commission as a Talks Officer.

Congratulations to Barbara Flesher on being awarded her Univer~ity Blue for hockey.

Prudence Tobin is teaching English in a school in Germany.

Congratulations to Beryl Gough who won the Canterbury section of a radio ballad contest and we wi h her further success in the finals which take place in December.

Congratulation to Jennifer Gardiner on winning the Florencr Nightingale Medal as the nurse with the highest marks in both acedemic and practical subjects in the final State Examinations held recently.

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News has reached us of Jennifer Warren's further success at Oxford where she has received her B.A. with 2nd Class Honours in Greats ( Lit. Hum.). At present Jennifer is in London.

OLD GIRLS AT CHRISTCHURCH HOSP IT AL Sisters: J. Gardiner, P. Whittington, A. Whyte, M. Henshall.

Staff Nurses: J. Gardiner, D. Jarvie, E. Mackenzie, M. Wills, J. D'Arcy (Auckland), L. Little (Calvary), F. Walker (Dunedin).

4th Year Nurses: M. Ballantyne, J. Clarkson, S. Harrison, J. Joyce, J. Pickles.

3rd Year Nurses: L. Cook, .J. Cox, A. Kennington.

2nd Year Nurses: J. Tothill, L. Lightfoot, A. Dearsley, J. Edwards, H. Ludecke, E. Read, J. Jones, V. Hay, S. Jennings, N. Jennings, J. Mcfarlane, H. Walker.

1st: Year Nurses: J. Robinson, D. Williams, P. Undrill, D. Nevell, J. Moore, K. Bramley, J. Sly.field, A. Corbett, A. Dunster, S. Thompson, H. Denny, P. Agar, J. Pickles.

OLD GIRLS AT CANTERBURY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Capped this year: M.A.: Alison Ross ( Hons. in French).

B.A.: Beryl Vizer, Mary Radcliffe, Elizabeth Perrott.

M.Sc.: Robyn Jenkin (Hons. in Zoology).

B.Sc.: Elizabeth Preston, Ena Balfour, Felicity Ower.

Diploma of Fine Arts: Myfanwy Coxhead, Jacqueline la Roche.

Third Year B.A.: Barbara Flesher, Marion McCree, Gillian Marshall, Jennifer Skurr, Priscilla Tobin.

Third Year B.Sc.: Dorothy Murray, Margaret Westgarth.

Second Year B.A.: Jan Costello, Mary Ross, Marie Scott, Julie Turpin.

S.econd Year B.Sc.: Vivienne Benzie, Sonya Bradley, Rosita Holenbergh, Philippa Fenwick.

First Year B.A.: Jeanette Cromb, Florence Jones, Elizabeth Hamann, Judith Wright.

First Year B.Sc.: Margaret Cox, Alison Powell, Judith Steel, Margaret Williams.

Second Year Mus.Bae.: Beryl Batstone.

OLD GIRLS AT SCHOOL OF ART Beverley Worsnop, Sally Edwardes, Reynolds, Judith Howard, Joy Machin.

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OLD GIRLS AT CHRISTCHURCH TEACHERS' COLLEGE First Year: Judith Fairbairn, Prudence Gardiner, Shona Mackay, Barbara Peddie, Dorothy Wilson, Jill Young.

Second Year: Jean Calder, Winsome Cree, Beverley Hawes, Judith Peddie, Pamela Richmond, Janet Riddolls, Barbara Todd, Lesyl Luisetti.

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ENGAGEMENTS Anne Macdonald to Robert Sinclair.

Janet Gough to Peter Wilson.

Mary Shields to Roger Hampton.

Gillian Jenkins to Graeme Perry.

Janet Whitehead to Bruce Johnson.

Judith Bell to Athol Hutton.

Elizabeth Iversen to John Radcliff e.

Margaret Richardson to Michael Chapman.

Janet v\iilliamson to Murray Drury.

Beverley Johns to James Paterson.

Pamela Bidwell to Gerald Cuzens.

Marie Jarvis t0 Gerald Joyce.

Roma Fernie to Hugh Macdonald.

Caroline Mottram to Harold Surtees.

Judith Spooner to David Meldrum.

Beverley ~orth to Clifford Jones.

Elizabeth Whitehead to Allan Keys.

Phi Iippa Harman to Ronald Rivers.

Elaine Moore to Malcolm Petrie.

Jocelyn Halliday to Peter Cates.

Natalie Vale to William Smith.

Nan Blackley to John Wright.

Diana Jarvi<". to David Grant.

Joyce Mossman to Norman Pavelka.

Mary Mulcock to Alan Mould.

Mary Ballantyne to Geoffrey Beadel.

Marie N ev,,ton to Percy Baker.

Beryl Rowan to Lewitt Mechen.

Pamela Cross to Rodney Irvine.

MARRIAGES Margaret Broadhead to William Alington.

Enid Roy Smith to John Pollock.

Lorelei Treleaven to Aubrey Cropp.

Natalie Vale to William Smith.

Jenni fer Jenkins to John Robertson.

Marion Reynolds to Graeme Readman.

Lois Luney to Raymond Newton.

Hilary Agar to Jan Rinckes.

Marie Morris to Frederick Shaw.

Helen MacRae to C. Van Schreven.

Judith Dickson to Derrek Quigley.

Joan Hawkins to Richard Quincey.

Joan Harding to Herman Smit.

Julie Paton to :Michael Brittain.

Elizabeth Davie to Andrew Todd.

Judith Norris to Pieter Schurink.

Barbara Beaumont to Thomas Green.

Margaret Bilborough to Douglas McCausland.

Mary Falck to Richard Harris.

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BIRTHS Ruth Brett (Rich), son.

Heather West (Dougall), daughter.

Robin Graham (Keith), daughter.

Marilyn Paterson (Holliss), son.

Beth Zanders (Baker), daughter.

Janet Anderson (Streeter), son.

Shirley Hewitt (Priest), son.

Leith Wells (Bowater), daughter.

Patricia Wilkinson ( McCall um), daughter.

Yvonne Guthrie (Lamb), son.

Jocelyn Halliday (Sheppard), twins-son and daughtf'r.

Rosemary Childs (Thacker), daughter.

Mary Stapvlton-Smith ( Pretsch), son.

Mai:_y Guthrey (Norris), son.

Alison Armstrong (Besley), daughter.

Enid Laffey (Allan), daughter.

Margaret Blair (Barrell), son.

Isobel Matson (Wright), son.

Alison Hurford (Hughey), daughter.

Kathleen Norris (Moore), daughter.

Margaret Maclachlan (Maclennan), son.

Janet Sheppard (Lamb), son.

Glenys Perry (Joyce), daughter.

Lavinia Dyer (Hamilton), son.

Nola McLean (Vile), daughter.

Shirley Green (Well wood), son.

I abcl Kunzli ( Buckeridge), son.

Janet Pezaro (Gould), son.

Beatrice Hastings (Harris), son.

Alyth Kingsbury ( McLaehlan), daughter.

Yvonne Patrick (Watson), son.

Mera Stott (Warren), daughter.

Wendy Hail (Matson), daughter.

Davvn Reynolds (Lamond), son.

Denise Welsford ( Simmance), daughter.

Pam Wauchop (Mower), son.

Joan Quirk ( Williamsor1_), daughter.

Helen Shav11 (Starr), son.

Eris Walker (McKay), son. .

Joanne Blomfield ( Edwardes), son.

Elaine Richards (Thompson), daughter.

Audrey Paton (Thacker), son.

Patricia Armstrong (McKenzie), son.

Jennifer Warren (Brown), son.

Rosalind Buddo (Roy Smith), daughter.

Jocelyn Broughton (Roy Smith), son.

Adrienne Taylor (Wrig_!it), daughter.

Vivien Farris (Ellis), daughter.

Katherine "\Veils (Wickham), son.

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Alison Morton (Thomas), daughter.

Dorothy Sim (Virtue), daughter.

Lesley Clark (Thomas), daughter.

Janie Brownlee (Osborne), son.

Hilary Rinckes (Agar), daughter.

Nora Bell (Cameron Smith.), daughter.

Helen Van Schrevcn (MaeRae), twin daughters.

Joan Ward (Spooner), daughter.

Dorothy Harri3 (Harris), daughter.

Shirley Elder (Wise), daughter.

ST, MARGARET'S OLD GIRLS, TIMARU BRANCH ANNUAL REPORT, 1956 The Annual Meeting was held on 27th October, 1955. The following officers were elected :--President, Irene Nicholson (Dunn); Secretary, Jcan Hamilton (Penrose); Committee, Chrissie Barton ('l'albot), Isobel Lyon (I-learn), Muriel Duff Jones (Lance), Molly Timewell (Bankier).

St. Margaret's Day \\'as celebrated with communion service at St. Mary's Church, followed by a luncheon party at which the kindred associations were entertained.

During the year we have been entertained by the Otago Ex-Pupils, Waitaki Old Girls and Craighead Old Girls.

Several functions have been held during the year and the attendance. at some of these has been a little disappointing. One evening in particular which was of great interest to those who attended was the illustrated talk by Myfanwy Coxhead on her recent visit to Japan and the U.S.A. Sincere thanks to the secretary and committee for assistance during the year.

IRENE NICHOLSON, President.

Marriage: Eunice Lee to Frank Meredith.

Birth: Rosemary Owen (White), a daughter.

AUCKLAND BRANCH NEWS On November 16th, 1955, the Re-union Buffet Dinner was held at the home of Rayma Foote (},,forgan). This was followed by the Annual Meeting, presided over by Brenda Fisher (Kissling). The following officers were elected :-President, Nora Buscke (Friedlander); Secretary, N gaire Irvine (Best); Committee, Dorothy Steele (Gerard), Tennifer Orchard, Alison Wilson (McKillop).

On November 20th members attended evensong at St. Matthew's Church.

During 1956 we have had two very interesting evenings with Mona King ( Coath), speaking on her recent trip overseas, firstly on England, secondly on Ceylon.

The highlight of our year has been the arrival in Auckland of Mrs C, L. Young, who has come to spend several months here. She has attended all our meetings since June and has told us many interesting thing abou~ the school.

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On Sunday, June 24th, our members were hostesses for the Mayor's Hospitality Committee, entertaining 90 Air Force trainees and girls to tea in the supper room of the Town Hall. Mrs Young came along with her apron and lent a most efficient hand in the kitchen preparing food. At the close of the evening Mrs Young spoke a few words to the boys before pronouncing the Benediction. There was a loud burst of cheering when Mrs Young told the boys that their hostesses for the evening came from Christchurch.

In. August Mr Roach compered a recorded musical programme which made very pleasant listening.

Our October meeting is to be a "surprise party" given by Shirley Buck ell ( \Vooler) and Mary Morton.

Arrangements have been made for the Re-union and Annual Meeting to be held on November 15th and for members to attend evensong at St. Matthew's 011 November 18th.

During the year we have welcomed Kathleen Rimmer, Viviene Faris (Ellis), Esther Walesby (Rose), Diana Rogers (Rutherford), Margaret and Jocelyn Isherwood, Janet Iverach, Elizabeth Ensor. ., A morning tea was held for Stella Hill ( Kem pthorne), who has been transferred back to Christchurch after several years in Auc~land.

Kathleen Rimmer has also returned to Christchurch.

Birth: Betty England (Franklin), a daughter.

We look forward to contacting any members who may be in Auckland at any time.

President: Mrs E. Buscke, 115 Paterson Ave., Mission Bay, Auckland. E.l.

Secretary: Mrs I. F. Irvine, 37 Cliff Road, St. Heliers, Auckland.

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