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THE LUCERNIAN The MAGAZINE of the PRESBYTERIAN GIRLS' COLLEGE - - GEELONG - -

Editress : LORRAINE WINSTANLEY Assistant Editress : ERINA LOWSON Editorial Committee : EVA FORBES, RHONDA McKAY, YVONNE McPHEE, MARIE WILSON

Vol. 2.

No. 15

GEELONG : G. Mercer & Co. Pty. Ltd., Printers, 16 Malop Street

OFFICE-BEARERS The Principal (Miss Lucy Shaw, B.A.) is Patron of all School Societies Prefects : Erina Lowson (Senior Prefect), Mary Christopher, Betty Douglas, Marie Wilson, Lorraine Winstanley.

Probationers Patricia Bull, Eva Forbes, Esna Howey, Audrey Margetts, Jean McDonald, Rhonda McKay, Jean Noel, Mary Noel, Pamela Umhauer, Nancy Wallace.

House Committee : Mary Christopher, Betty Douglas, Eva Forbes, Moira Hildebrand, Esna Howey, Dorothy Kendall, Margaret Hodgson, Jean McDonald, Margery Mosman, Jean Noel, Mary Noel, Grace Ross.

Sports Captains : Baseball : 'Captain, Grace Ross. Vice-Captain, Betty Douglas. Basketball: Captain, Mary Christopher. Vice-Captain, Patricia Bull. Tennis : Captain, Betty Douglas. Vice-Captain, Gweneth Sweetten. Hockey : Captain, Beth Dickins. Vice-Captain, Margaret Burnside. Athletics : Captain, Marie Wilson. Vice-Captain, Pamela Robertson. Ardens House : Captain, Marie Wilson. Vice-Captain, Betty Douglas. Forum Representative, Rhonda McKay.

Harris House : Captain, Mary Christopher. Vice-Captain, Nancy Wallace., Forum Representative, Shirley Burch.

Lawson House : Captain, Margery Mosman. Vice-Captain, Margaret Toyne. Forum Representative, Yvonne McPhee.

Roslyn House : Captain, Eva Forbes. Vice-Captain, Shirley McKinnon. Forum Representative, Mary Noel.

Library : Miss Hope, Jean McDonald (Librarian), Eva Forbes, Erina Lowson, Rhonda McKay, Marie Wilson, Lorraine Winstanley, Margaret Riddoch, Lesley Macleod.

Social Service : Miss Veitch, Mary Christopher.

Patriotic Funds : Erina Lowson, Lorraine Winstanley.

War Savings : Miss Sutherland, Betty Douglas.

Student Christian Movement : Miss Hope, Miss Veitch, Grace Ross, Jean Noel, Moira Hildebrand.

Music Club : Miss Wadelton, Miss Heard, Miss Littleton, Jean Noel, Mary Christopher, Eva Forbes, Dorothy Kendall, Margery Mosman.

Camera Club : Miss Veitch, Betty Douglas.

NEW HOSPITAL BLOCK — " HEARNE HOUSE"

PREFECTS

Left to Right : M. Christopher, L. Winstanley, E. Lowson, M. Wilson, B. Douglas

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The importance of education must not be HUMANE EDUCATION has no "A material end in view. It aims at making underestimated. Our development continues men, not machines; it aims at giving every human creature the fullest development possible to it."—George Sampson. What is the meaning of Education? In the past, the majority of people have taken the term " education " to imply book learning and scholastic instruction. Many thought that their education ended when they left school, and, to them, the purpose of education was to equip them for a position. Education was regarded as a means to a material end. In their communities they were content to live their lives without troubling themselves about the affairs of their country or of the outside world. Men have become almost as mechanical as the They have machines at which they work. adopted the habit of electing political leaders, who are expected to overcome all difficulties; they have failed to recognise the importance of the individual and his responsibilities to the whole. We of this generation realise that this condition must be changed; that every individual must take an active interest in world affairs. It is easy for us to say that the outlook and attitude of our citizens must be changed, but it will prove more diffiCult than it appears. The only way in which this change can be made possible is by educating the people to the point of active participation in creating a new world; for only then will this ideal be achieved.

throughout our lives, and at no time can we claim that further education is impossible. Education does not end at school, but is the drawinn out of the capabilities and qualities of the individual; the developing • of a well-balanced personality, and the acquiring of a true sense of values. Much of the educative process follows in after life. Yet, the basic training is very important, and for this reason the school teachers of the future should concentrate on teaching pupils to be clear in thinking and to be logical; to be efficient in mind, physically strong, tolerant, and ready to aid in the service of others. They should be trained to spend their leisure properly and in a way which will be of benefit to them. Once we have recognised the necessity for a reorganised standard of education, we must cease discussing its possibilities, and then we must act. The change will be a gradual one, and we must not expect overnight changes, but the benefits which will be the ultimate result will make the work incurred worth while. " The future is purchased by the present."— Johnson. Let us see that the heritage we leave to the children of the future by our work is one of which they will be justifiably proud.

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COUNCIL NOTES Were some of the pupils in the early days of Morongo able to visit the School now, they would rub their eyes in astonishment at the improvements that have been effected. The past year has been a busy one for the Council. The members were faced with providing for an overflowing School, both in Boarding and Day sections. It became essential to provide additional classrooms and dormitories. The old Assembly Hall and the Prefects' Room were converted to this purpose and a Music Room was built under the cubicles. To replace the Hall, a large Hall at Corio was purchased and removed to Morongo. Many improvements were made to it, including modern lighting, It has a large stage, heating and seating. which has ben comfortably furnished, and is now used by the Boarders as a Common Room, as their former room is now a dormitory. The dressing-room adjoining the stage has been made into a Music Room, but can be used for its original purpose for School functions. Lavatory accommodation has made the new Hall a complete unit. It is twice the size of the old Hall, and as it has a first-class dance floor, it will be a valuable asset in the social side of the School. It is now proposed to convert the Day Girls' Locker Room into a classroom and make a new Locker Room under the cubicles. New staff rooms have been provided to make more accommodation for Boarders. One of the most attractive additions is the new Hospital, to be known as " Hearne Hospital." Mr. and Mrs. 0. C. Hearne provided £1000 for the building of this wing. It is a most attractive building, self-contained, with a bed-sitting room for the nurse, kitchenette, bathrooms, etc. Part of the building is glass-screened as an isolation ward. The Hospital is splendidly equipped and furnished, mainly with gifts from Old Collegians. It is situated at the northern end of the House, and overlooks part of the garden. The Council was able to meet most of the cost of the Hall by donations from parents and friends and members of the School Council. The writer of these notes is not a member of the Council, and therefore feels free to state that members of the Council have now given well over £26,000 towards the establishment and upkeep of Morongo. Their generosity is proverbial, and they never seem to tire in their work for the School. The Council is faced with considerable expense in the coming year. Nearly 500 trees, planted many years ago, have to be removed on account of interlocking with others, and the remaining 500 must have the lower limbs lopped if they are to remain healthy. The Council has been greatly encouraged in the past by the receipt of several bequests under wills of far-seeing people. Only recently advice has been received that, in her will, the late Miss Euphemia Venters has left a

substantial sum to " Morongo." She was a member of a family who has consistently supported Morongo since its inception. Morongo needs many more legacies to help lessen the School debt and its accompanying interest bill, We could and to provide for extensions. almost double our enrolment of 90 Boarders if we could provide the accommodation. Many applications have had to be rejected for 1945, and there is a waiting list for 1946. It seems that the large bequests almost invariably go to the boys' schools for some reason that is not understood by us. Perhaps in the near future some people blessed with more material wealth than they need will help us to build and equip our dream school, for which plans were prepared some years ago. If that could be accomplished, Morongo would be the outstanding girls' school in Australia. What finer investment could there be than in a school like Morongo, with its splendid influence on the lives of its pupils. It is in the religious atmosphere of Church Schools that - -nun. people are taurht the deeper thincrs of life. and it is through them that we can expect to find an antidote to the superficialities of this present materialistic age. The sweetening influence of Morongo cannot be overestimated, and the Council will continue to have vision and dream dreams of the future expansion of the School.

PARENTS" AND FRIENDS' ASSOCIATION The Annual Meeting was held on July 27th at " Morongo," where Miss Shaw welcomed her guests. An opportunity was given on this occasion for parents and friends of the girls to see the new Assembly Hall and also to see the interpretations of scenes from Shakespeare's plays, which were acted by the girls of several forms. Much credit was due to Miss Hope and to Miss Haase for their very able coaching of the girls, who appeared to enjoy the scenes as much as did the audience. The business of the Association was then attended to, with Mr. Hedley in the chair. Minutes of the last meeting were read, and confirmed, and office-bearers were elected for the ensuing year. Tributes were paid to Mrs. Elvins, the retiring Secretary, who had given such devoted service to the Association. A very happy evening was brought to a close by supper being served. As a result of this meeting, one had the feeling that, although the Association had been restricted in its activities through the past four years of war, yet it was still very much alive, and should prove again, when peace comes to be of abiding value and assistance to the School, of which all present were justly proud,

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We are very pleased to report a most successful year, with a greatly increased list of members and a much more regular attendance at the monthly meetings. We have been very sorry that, owing to pressure of school work, Miss Shaw has been unable to attend our meetings, but we know that she is always interested in our activities. At the beginning of the year the following office-bearers were elected :—President, Mrs. W. Smail; Vice-President, Mrs. Thomson; Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs. E. J. Fairnie; Acting Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs. C. R. Bull; Minute Secretary, Miss L. Thomson; Committee, Mrs. F. H. Wallace, F. Ford, L. W. Aikman, C. Jackson, V. Profitt.

JUNIOR SCHOOL AUXILIARY Several very interesting afternoon entertainments have been provided by members and visiting artists, to whom we extend our very warmest appreciation and thanks. A musical afternoon took the place of the usual bridge drive, and £6/6/- was raised for patriotic funds. £2/2/- has been spent on books for the Kindergarten and Nursery School Library, and we hope to supply toys for the Christmas tree, as usual. We would like to take this opportunity of thanking Miss Radford for her constant help and co-operation; also Miss D. Shaw and Miss L. Thomson for the help they have given to us during the year.

CALENDAR OF SCHOOL EVENTS TERM I. February 9th. First Assembly. To-day was the opening day of the School year for 1944, and a record number of girls gathered in the hall for the first assembly. The service was conducted by our School Chaplain, the Rev. Mr. W. H. Waters, and among those present we were very pleased to welcome the Rev. Mr. W. Simpson, Mrs. Waters, Mrs. McPhee, Mrs. Elvins, Mr. 0. C. Hearne, and Mrs. Mund, the President of the Old Collegians' Association. Apologies were made for the enforced absence of the Chairman of the Council, Dr. R. G. McPhee, and for Dr. H. F. Elvins. Mr. Hearne acted as Chairman in the absence of Dr. McPhee. The service commenced with prayers, after which we sang the hymn, " Lord, Behold Us With Thy Blessing." Mr. Waters then addressed us. Miss Shaw welcomed all the new members of the staff and new pupils. Mrs. Mund brought us greetings from the Old Collegians' Association, to the members of which we are very grateful for the support and help they are continuing to give the School. Mr. Hearne conveyed to us the best wishes of the School Council for a very successful year. The service closed with the singing of the School song, " Sint Lucernae Ardentes," followed by the National Anthem.

February 23rd. This morning the names of the girls who have been chosen to act as prefects were announced by Miss Shaw in Assembly. We congratulate the following girls on their appointment : M. Christopher, B. Douglas, M. Wilson, L. Winstanley, and E. Lowson, who was made Senior Prefect at the beginning of the year.

We congratulate the following girls on their appointment as Probationers : P. Bull, E. Forbes, E. Howey, A. Margetts, J. McDonald, R. McKay, J. Noel, M. Noel, P. Umhauer, N. Wallace. March 6th. The members of the Sub-Intermediate Form went to see an Exhibition of " Houses and Towns to live in," which was shown at the Town Hall. The purpose of the exhibition was to help us realise and appreciate the fact that the conditions under which we live are far from perfect, and it revealed to us suggestions and possibilities for housing in the future. An interesting illustration was that of a model town, in which a Community Centre and a Primary School were the central points; we also noted that shopping centres and churches were placed in suitable areas for all sections of the community. Posters illustrating present-day slums were exhibited, examples of the Commissioner's work in re-housing these areas were given. The exhibition helped us all to realise the importance of good housing and suitable living conditions in the post-war period. March 8th. Members of the Student Christian Movement were fortunate in being addressed by Miss Paton, who is the Travelling Secretary of the Movement. Miss Paton spoke about the courage of students in occupied countries. We who are living in freedom should be inspired by their example, and should support the work of the movement with enthusiasm. March 13th. Miss Shaw announced the Sports Captains in Assembly. The appointments were as follow :— Baseball; Grace Ross, Captain; Betty Douglas Vice-Captain,

THE LUCERNIAN Basketball: Mary Christopher, Captain; Patricia Bull, Vice-Captain. Tennis: Betty Douglas, Captain; Gweneth Sweetten, Vice-Captain. Hockey: Beth Dickens, Captain; Margaret Burnside, Vice-Captain. Athletics: Marie Wilson, Captain; Pamela Robertson, Vice-Captain. March 16th. A number of our senior girls attended an Exhibition of Australian Art, which was held at the Geelong Free Library. This exhibition was sponsored by the " Bread and Cheese Club," of Melbourne. The paintings were arranged in five sections —oils, water-colours, colour prints, wood-cuts, and drawings. Works of many of the modern Australian artists were displayed. To all those interested in Art the afternoon proved to be a very enjoyable one. March 23rd. Annual Swimming Sports. The swimming sports were held at the Eastern Beach swimming pool. As usual, all the girls present were enthusiastic supporters of their houses, and showed their enthusiasm in loud cheering. House flags and ribbons were draped from all available high points. This year Ardens succeeded in wresting the cup from Harris, who has held it for many consecutive years. We take this opportunity to congratulate the champions—Senior, Nancy Wallace; runner-up, Judith Arnoldt. Junior, Jan Winstanley; runner-up, Grace Rogers. The programme ran smoothly, thanks to Miss Parrett's capable organisation. To all spectators, as well as to the girls, the swimming sports proved to be a most enjoyable occasion. April 4th. A special Assembly was 'held for the induction of the prefects. A short service was conducted by our School Chaplain, the Rev. Mr. Waters. In his address Mr. Waters explained to us the meaning of the term " prefect," and told us that the idea had originated in the days of early Greek civilisation; the equivalent word then meant the carrier of the torch. Mr. Waters said that a prefect's duty is to 'carry the torch and thus obey our School motto, " Sint Lucernae Ardentes." At the conclusion of the service, the prefects were congratulated by Miss Shaw, Mr. Waters and the members of the Staff. April 25th. This morning a special Assembly was conducted by Miss Shaw as a tribute to the men who lost their lives during the landing at Anzac Cove on Gallipoli. The hymn, " 0 Valiant Hearts," was sung by the girls.

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April 29th— Old Girls' Day. Many of our past pupils returned to school to-day. and an enjoyable afternoon was spent by both past and present girls. We were very pleased to welcome representatives of the " Hermitage " Old Collegians' Association. The match played between present and past pupils resulted in a victory for the School team, the score being 39-31 games. Afternoon tea was served in the Assembly Hall, where a meeting was afterwards held. These annual meetings are of great benefit to us all, because they help to keep both past and present pupils in contact with one another. May 2nd. Shakespeare's Day Celebration. It was decided to celebrate Shakespeare's Day to-day, as our exams. were still in progress on the actual date of his birthday, which - was April 23rd. We had hoped to act our scenes in the new Hall, but unfortunately this was not possible. Scenes were acted from " King Lear," " Richard II.," " Julius Caesar," " As You Like It," and "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The scenes were all very well acted, and the costumes were most effective. Some costumes were taken from the " dress-up box," but the majority were supplied by the parents and the Staff, to whom we are very grateful. One father manufactured a lion's tail, that moved when a string was pulled; this served to make the scene from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" very amusing. We wish to thank all members of the Staff for their interest and help; in particular, we are grateful to Miss Haase, Miss Hope, Miss Ray and to Miss Hotchin for the loan of costumes. It is hoped that we will be able to act before our parents some of these scenes later in the term. May 9th. •Miss Haase presented the School with a bust of William Shakespeare. Miss Haase had hoped to present the gift to us at the conclusion of our Shakespeare's Day Celebrations, but owing to transport difficulties, this had been impracticable. Miss Haase said that when she saw the bust, she had felt at once that its true home was at " Morongo." This work of art is to be placed in a prominent position in the Library. We all are very grateful to Miss Haase for this valuable gift, and appreciate very much her thought for us. May 10th. Beginning of First Term Vacation.

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May 30th. Boarders returned to school. May 31st. • School resumed. Our first Assembly for this term was conducted by Miss Shaw in the new School Hall. We all agreed with Miss Shaw in that we should be very grateful to the members of our School Council for their generosity in providing us with such a building. June 7th. The news was received to-day of the opening of the Second Front. In Assembly, special prayers were offered for the success of the landing of the Allied forces in Europe. The reading was taken from " God is our refuge and our strength," and the girls joined in the singing of the hymn, " God Bless Our Native Land." June 23rd. Miss Howard arranged an exhibition of work done by the students of the Swinburne Technical College. With the money raised, additions were made to our Art Library. June 216th. A very successful tuckshop was arranged by Mrs. Hardy, E11/3/4 being collected for patriotic funds. Mrs. Hardy worked very hard for the success of this project, and the results were very pleasing. As usual, the parents responded generously, and provided most of the ingredients which were used to make the sweets. July 1st. A number of girls attended a dance which was given by the prefects and boys of Warrinn House. All the girls enjoyed both the music and the dancing very much. July 3rd. To-day we were pleased to welcome Mr. Ivan Menzies, who visited the School. Mr. Menzies spoke to us on the subject of " Happiness." He told us that he became an actor because " actors seemed such happy people." Yet, it was not among actors that he found true happiness and contentment. He finally found the thing for which he was searching through a conversation with a young lady who was in the Mr. Menzies habit of " listening to God." urged us to try the experiment for ourselves, because it is the best way in which to find that elusive quality, " True Happiness." At the conclusion of his address, Mr. Menzies sang three songs for us : " Mrs. Mulligan and Old Ma Brown," " Wise Old Horsie," and " Our Little Home From Home." Mr. Menzies presented to the School autographed copies of these songs, for which we are very grateful.

July 21st. This afternoon we were very fortunate in hearing the ten-year-old violinist, Desmond Bradley, accompanied by Miss Estelle Coady. For the arrangement of this recital we are very grateful to Mr. 0. C. Hearne, who is ever active on our behalf. We believe with Mr. Hearne that Desmond Bradley has a brilliant future ahead of him. The programme opened with the singing of the National Anthem, followed by a musical programme, which included the following items:— Violin: Spring Sonata in F Major (Beethoven), Allegro Moderato, Andante, Scherzo, Allegro. Piano : Ballade in G Minor (Brahms), Danse D'Olaf (Pick-Mangiagalli), and The Juggler (Ernest Bock). Violin : (a) Minuet in D (Mozart), (b) Le Cygne (Saint Saens), (c) Allegro (Fiocco). Many interested friends of the School were present, as well as representatives of the Sacred Heart Convent, " The Hermitage," and St. Joseph's College. We were very pleased to welcome our visitors, and feel sure that they enjoyed the recital as much as we did. Miss Shaw thanked the artists, and a box of chocolates and a bouquet of flowers were presented to them by two of the junior pupils. Miss Shaw entertained her guests to afternoon tea, and later Desmond was shown over the School by some of the girls. July 25th. Dedication Service of the New Hall and Hospital. The morning Assembly was conducted by our School Chaplain, the Rev. Mr. W. H. Waters. After Assembly Miss Shaw thanked the members of the Council for their generosity on behalf of the School. We are, all of us, rather inclined to take everything that is done for us for granted, without realising our good fortune. We are apt to forget that we have to pass school possessions on to future pupils, and should remember that we hold them as a sacred trust. Miss Shaw explained that the Council had shown great interest and generosity on our behalf, and in securing the Hall and Hospital had had to overcome many difficulties caused by wartime restrictions. Mr. N. David, after apologising for the enforced absence of the President of the Council, Dr. R. G. McPhee, thanked Mr. 0. C. Hearne in particular, for it is due to his generosity that the erection of the new Hospital has been made possible. To Mr. Neilson we are also very grateful, because, acting in the capacity of Secretary of the School, he has had to bear a great deal of the responsibility and anxiety. In response, Mr. Hearne said that he and Mrs. Hearne felt they were privileged in being able to play a part in the school life of " Morongo." He thanked the many generous

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THE LUCERNIAN friends of the School, without whose help the Council could not even have contemplated the erection of the buildings. In a period when in many lands buildings are falling under the weight of bombs, and people are finding themselves destitute, we should thank God that we are living among such beautiful surroundings in a peaceful land. Mr. Waters dedicated to the glory of God the Hospital, which is to bear the name of " Hearne House," and also the Hall. After the dedication, the girls of the School sang the anthem, " Bless This House." This was followed by the Benediction and the singing of the School song.

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September 13th. School resumed. September 16th. A tennis tournament, in which girls of the Geelong High School and " The Hermitage" joined, was held at " Morongo." We take this opportunity of congratulating Esna Howey, Judith Robley and Margaret Palmer on their success. September 23rd. A dance was held by the senior girls, to which were invited five " Hermitage " prefects and a number of boys from Geelong College. We would like to thank Miss Shaw, Miss Pillow, Miss Hope and Miss Veitch, as well as July 27th. several members of the domestic staff, for the Meeting of the Parents' and Friends' Assoextra work they undertook on our behalf to ciation. To-night the first meeting of the mem- make the dance the success it proved to be. bers of the Parents' and Friends' Association To mark the October 3rd. was held in the new Hall. Members of the School attended the screenoccasion, the girls acted scenes from the ing of the films made at " Morongo " last year Shakespearean plays, " King Lear," " Julius by the Rev. Hamilton Aiken. The film was Caesar," and "A Midsummer Night's Dream." screened at the West Park Theatre. We were The plays were acted well, and for their suc- shown such other schools as Geelong College cess our thanks are due to Miss Haase, Miss and Scotch College, as well as the moving picHope and Miss Ray especially, as well as to tures of our own School. all the other members of the Staff who assisted We gained an impression of the various acin the productions. tivities of the Church from seeing the camps, It is the first occasion upon which the girls Sunday Schools, training centres for deaconhave acted before their parents their scenes esses, and the other institutions which owe from Shakespeare, and it is hoped that this their existence to the Presbyterian Church. After the films had been shown, Mr. Aiken exwill not be the last time. plained to us the progress which the Church was making and the manner in which an enAugust 12th. deavour was being made to keep the ideas of Our five prefects were the guests of " The the Church modern. The Presbyterian way of Hermitage " senior girls at their dance. We visual education is certainly an enjoyable one believe that the dance was very successful, and from the students' point of view. that our girls enjoyed themselves very much. October 9th. Prefects, Probationers, members of the August 15th. School teams and the " Lucernian " Committee The Annual Presentation of the Dramatic were photographed to-day by Mr. Lockwood. Society. We take this opportunity of congratulating Miss Haase and all the cast for this October 15th. Annual Church Service. The service was excellent production. held in St. David's Church, and was con acted by the Rev. W. Simpson, to whom August 17th. We were very sorry to hear of Miss Parrett's our thanks are due. Mr. Simpson spoke of illness, and hope that she will be with us again the necessity of preparation in a way in which every member of the congregation could underearly in the third term. stand. This year some of the Old Collegians formed August 22nd. the choir, being assisted by male members of Senior girls were addressed by Miss Gordon, St. David's choir. To them we are grateful who is the Principal of the Teachers' Training for the help they gave us. The anthem, " 0 Institution. Miss Gordon spoke of the urgent Lord Most Holy," was rendered by the girls, necessity of teachers in the post-war world. and the congregation joined in the singing of Miss Gordon outlined the life, and course of the hymns, " Worship the Lord in the Beauty study, and expressed the hope that some of us of Holiness, " " 0, Brother Man," and " Onwould take up teaching. ward, Christian Soldiers." At the conclusion of the service, the vesper August .24th. hymn, " Now on Land and Sea Descending," Second term vacation. was sung.

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We are very grateful to Mrs. Thomas, who trained us for this service, and to Miss Littleton, who played the organ at the service. October 27th. The visit of the Moderator, the Right Rev. Walter McLean, M.C. To-day the School was honoured by a visit from the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria, the Rev. Walter McLean, M.C., who addressed the girls after a short service conducted by the Rev. Mr. Day. Those present during the Moderator's visit were Mrs. McLean, the Rev. Mr. W. Simpson, Mr. David, Mesdames W. H. Waters and E. Day, and Mr. Neilson. During his address the Moderator explained to us the origin of education as supplied by the Church. In a Church School we are taught from a Christian point of view in a religious atmosphere. The Moderator continued: " You will be at college all your life, and will find that life is a series of examinations." There are three important aims for which we must strive :1. To know ourselves. This often proves very difficult owing to the complexity of the human personality. 2. To accept ourselves. To realise that we all have good and bad qualities, and accept them. We must not over-estimate our capabilities, but we are wrong to under-estimate them. 3. To be ourselves, not just our ordinary selves but to be our best selves; " to be ourselves as God intended us to be in His creative thought."

The Moderator concluded his address by assuring us that there is no other way to be ourselves than by placing Jesus Christ in the centre of our lives. Miss Shaw thanked the Moderator on behalf of the School, and asked Mrs. McLean to say a few words. Mrs. McLean stressed the fact that school fellowship plays an important part in later communal life. Fellowship is the basis of peace, and we younger people should exert our capacity for fellowship.

October 28th. At night twelve girls from " Morongo " assisted the Old Geelong Collegians to usher at the performance of " Iolanthe," which was given by the members of the Geelong College Glee Club. Owing to an epidemic of scarlet fever at the College, the boys appointed were unable to act in the capacity of ushers. We were very pleased to be able to assist and take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. G. Logic Smith and the members of the cast on a most successful performance. November 10th. Hobbies Day. Although the weather was not as favourable as we had hoped, Hobbies Day proved to be very successful. Many parents and interested friends viewed the exhibition of work, and later watched the inter-form folk dancing contest. Our thanks are due to all members of Staff who helped, especially Miss Howard and Miss Parrett.

SCHOOL NOTES George's Church, who conducted our Church Service, and .to the Rev. Mr. E. Day, who has taught us in our weekly scripture lessons. Mr. Day has proved himself to be a valuable friend to the School, and has helped us as much as possible throughout the year.

MISS HOSKING, MRS. HILLIER, DR. ASCHER, AND MISS GROOM

The New Hall REV. MR. W. H. WATERS It was with regret that we learned that our Chaplain, the Rev. Mr. Waters, had been taken ill. His weekly visits have been greatly missed, and we hope to see him back next year fully restored to health. We are very grateful to the Rev. Mr. W. L. Simpson, of St.

We were very sorry to lose from the Staff at the end of last year four members who had taken an active part in School life. Miss Hosking, as Head of the Staff, was a great loss to the School, but her place has been ably filled by Miss Hope. To Mrs. Hillier (Miss Dunoon), who has been House Mistress for the past two years, we extend our best wishes for future happiness. Mrs. Hillier has been connected with the School for many years, and her absence has been felt, especially in the house.

THE LUCERNIAN We take this opportunity of welcoming Miss Sutherland, Miss Munday, Miss Hay, Mrs. Wallis, Miss Parkinson, and Miss Ray, and hope they will be happy in their new School. During second term we were pleased to welcome Mrs. Hardy to the Staff. This year we feel the School Council and our Old Collegians' Association deserve our special thanks. The members of these organisations work quietly and consistently on our behalf, and we are often inclined to take everything they do for us for granted. We would like them to know that we appreciate their interest in us and their generosity, and will regard the things which they have given us as our sacred trust, to be passed on to future pupils of " Morongo."

HOUSE NOTES An enthusiastic competitive spirit has been evident among the houses this year. This has been mainly due to the efforts of the House Captains, the support of the respective House Mistresses, and the consistent and enthusiastic guidance of Miss Parrett. The following houses are to be congratulated upon their successes in the various fields of School activity : Marion Rankin Shield for Basket-ball--Roslyn. Ena Miller Shield for Swimming—Ardens. Eileen Buckhurst Shield for Baseball—Roslyn and Harris. Mrs. H. B. Simpson Junior Tennis Cup—Roslyn Margaret Shannon Memorial Cup for Athletics—Roslyn. Hitchcock Tennis Cup—Harris. Charles Neville Cup for Inter-house Sport— Roslyn. Pettitt Shield for Work—Results incomplete. Mrs. Lewis Hirst's Cup for Work and Sport— Results incomplete. Choral Competition Shield—Roslyn. Tidiness Shield—Results incomplete.

ARDENS HOUSE Unfortunately this year we lost our Captain, Ellen Strickland, but as our last year's ViceCaptain returned, she was able to take over the duties of Captain. Betty Douglas was elected as the new Vice-Captain. I would like to take this opportunity of welcoming all new girls, and I hope they too will catch the true spirit of Ardens. For the first time in many years we were successful in winning the swimming sports, which position has long been held by Harris. We extend our congratulations to the two champions, who were both members of Harris. Although we have keenly competed in the various sports this year, we have not been particularly successful, but this has not been through Jack of enthusiasm. We would like to congratulate the other houses on their successes, and hope that we too will be successful

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in gaining the shields for which we are still competing. We extend our congratulations to the members of Roslyn on their success in the athletic sports, and to the various champions, of whom only one, Anne Steed, was a member of our house; two Ardens members—Joan Wills and Marie Wilson—were runners-up. In conclusion, I would like to thank the House Mistresses, Miss Wood, Miss Pillow, and Mrs. Wallis, for their continued interest and support of the house. Marie Wilson.

HARRIS HOUSE " Not failure but low aim is crime." During the year the usual house competitions have been held. During first term baseball and tennis matches were completed. The senior baseball was won by Harris, and the junior by Roslyn, these two houses now being joint holders of the shield. Harris won the senior tennis cup, and Roslyn the junior. The Annual Swimming Sports were also held The shield was won by during first term. Ardens, with Harris securing second place. We should like to congratulate the winning house, also-Nancy Wallace and Jan Winstanley (both members of Harris) on winning the senior and junior championships respectively. During second term basket-ball matches were contested, and Roslyn won the shield. The Boarders' Choral Competitions were held late in second term. These resulted in a win for Roslyn, with Harris in third place. The Athletic Sports were held in third term. The Margaret Shannon Memorial Cup was won by Roslyn. We should like to congratulate all those girls who were champions and runnersup, especially Nancy Wallace, of Harris. We also congratulate the members of Roslyn on their several successes. All the girls would like to thank Miss Evans, Miss Sutherland, and Miss Parkinson for all they have done for Harris during the year. Mary Christopher.

LAWSON HOUSE " Lawson, Lawson, is our name, Green's our colour, and great's our fame." This year we welcomed many newcomers to the . house, and we would like them to know how much we appreciate the keen spirit and enthusiasm they have shown in all activities. Ardens was successful this year in winning the Swimming Sports, and we convey to its members our hearty congratulations. Two Harris girls obtained the championships— Nancy Wallace and Jan Winstanley—with Judith Arnoldt and Grace Rogers—two Lawson girls—as the runners-up. To all these girls we extend our congratulations. During first term we completed both tennis and baseball matches, and we should like to

THE LUCERNIAN congratulate Harris on winning the senior tennis cup and Roslyn the junior. The baseball matches resulted in a draw for Harris and Roslyn, During second term we completed our basket-ball matches, and we -should like to congratulate the victorious Roslyn members on their success. Our Annual Athletic Sports were held during third term, amid great enthusiasm from all the houses, and we should like . to congratulate Roslyn on its great success. This year we welcomed Miss Ray. to Lawson, and we should like to thank her for her continued support throughout the year. We should also like to thank Mrs. Muller and Mrs. Kennedy for their constant support during the year. Margery Mosman.

ROSLYN HOUSE " It's Roslyn! Roslyn Forever! " We should like to extend a hearty welcome to all new girls, and hope that they and old girls will endeavour to maintain the high standard of the house. We are glad that the girls are taking an enthusiastic part in all activities. We give our congratulations to Ardens on winning the Swimming Sports, and also to the champions—Nancy Wallace (senior) and Jan Winstanley (junior), both of whom are members of Harris House. We were successful in winning the House Basket-ball Shield, and will now hold it for the forthcoming year. We were fortunate in winning the Interhouse Choral Competitions. Sports Day was a wonderful day for Roslyn. We were successful in gaining the highest number of points, thereby. retaining the Margaret .Shannon Cup for 1945. We should like to congratulate all champions on their success, particularly Pamela Robertson (senior champion) and Patricia Cassidy (junior champion), and also Jean Archer,- who was runnerup in the junior championship. These girls are all members of Roslyn. We would like to congratulate also Harris on winning the Senior Tennis Cup. We were fortunate enough to win the Junior Tennis Cup, and tied with Harris for the Baseball Shield. We should like to extend our most sincere thanks to Miss Hope, our House Mistress, and to Miss Veitch, Mrs. Hardy, and Mrs. Shiels, who have .always been willing to assist us. Eva Forbes.

PREFECTS" NOTES Only one of last year's prefects returned this year, but early in first term B. Douglas, M. Christopher, M. Wilson, and L. Winstanley were appointed. These girls were appointed probationerprefects: P. Bull, E. Forbes, E. Howey, A. Mar-

getts, J. McDonald, R. McKay, J. Noel, M. Noel, P. Umhauer, and N. Wallace. During second term the prefects were the guests of " The Hermitage " at their dance held on August 12th. We all enjoyed ourselves. We were also the guests of the. Warrinn boys at their dance which was held on July 1st. To both schools we owe our thanks. A basket-ball match between the Staff and the Prefects was arranged for the last week of second term. Unfortunately, this match had to be postponed. On Saturday, September 23rd, the prefects and senior girls held a dance in the School Hall. " The Hermitage " prefects and boys from Geelonc, College were our guests. Our thanks are due to Miss Shaw, to Miss Hope, and to Miss Veitch, who kindly took charge of the gramophone; to Miss Pillow and Mrs. Kennedy, for the supper arrangements; and to those girls who willingly co-operated. The prefects and some of the senior girls have received invitations to a dance to be given by the Geelong College prefects and senior boys on Saturday, November 18th. Although most of us will leave " Morongo " at the end of this year, we feel confident that the girls who will be prefects in 1945 will shoulder their responsibilities and will be grateful, as we are, for the continued support of Miss Shaw and the Staff.

The Boarders returned to school this year on February 8th, our numbers having increased by. seven, making a total of ninety Boarders in all. A tennis tournament was held on the first Saturday of term to enable new girls to become acquainted with fellow-Boarders. During first term we were fortunate enough to go to the Head of the Barwon River Race. The afternoon was much enjoyed by all present. • Old Collegians' Day was held on April 29th this year. Miss Pratt was unfortunately unable to be attend, but many Old collegians were present. Tennis matches were played during the afternoon. On May 6th all Boarders visited the Corio Theatre to see " Random Harvest." Everyone agreed that it was an excellent film, and one which we were glad to have the opportunity of seeing.

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE

Back Row (Left to Right): L. Winstanley (Editress), E. Lowson (Assistant Editress), Front Row (Left to Right): M. Wilson, R. McKay, Y. McPhee, E. Forbes.

PROBATIONERS

Back Row (Left to Right): M. Noel, P. Umhauer, N. Wallace, J. Noel, E. Forbes. Front Row (Left to Right): A. Margetts, J. McDonald, R. McKay, P. Bull, E. •Howey.

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THE LUCERNIAN Early in second term the girls of Roslyn House invited us all to an evening held in the new Hall. They provided us with a thoroughly good entertainment, and, more important still in many a Boarder's eyes, treated us to supper at the .conclusion of it. A few weeks afterwards the sub-inter. Boarders entertained us in a similar manner. In second term the boys of Warrinn House, Geelong College, held a dance, to which some of the Boarders were invited. On September 23rd a School dance was held in the new -Hall, " Hermitage " girls and Geelong College boys being our guests on this occasion. We wish to express our sincere thanks to Miss Shaw, Miss Pillow, Miss Hope, and Miss Veitch and all who helped to make the dance a success. Boarders who were not present at the dance arranged a novelty evening, which was enjoyed by all girls. A few Boarders attended a " French Night," held at Geelong College on July 14th. Geelong College had enthusiastic supporters in the form of Boarders at a football match played against Wesley College. Each Boarder appeared to have a happy afternoon. We again supported the College later in the term at an instrumental concert held in the Morrison Hall. All Boarders present agreed that it was an excellent performance. On August 19th we went to J. M. Barrie's " Dear Brutus," presented by "The Hermitage." This play and a second play, " The Princess and the Swineherd," were appreciated by all, and the cast is to be congratulated for its praiseworthy performance. Our own play, " Little Women," was presented on August 15th. Early in September a tennis tournament was arranged to raise money for patriotic funds. Girls from, the High School and " The Hermitage " joined with us in this patriotic effort. Several. Boarders had the pleasure of attending an " at home " at the Bethany Babies' Home on September 23rd. It was decided that some of the children should be invited to " Morongo for an afternoon and entertained by the younger juniors, so they visited us early in October. The Geelong College Glee Club once more produced a Gilbert and Sullivan opera, the choice being " Iola.nthe " this year. Boarders attended the opera on October 24th, and proclaimed it to be an absolute success. We formed a new club this year, the Lucernian Club. Its aim is to give the girls more confidence' in speaking, and thus enable them to play an active part in social activities. Lively meetings, in which seniors and juniors took part, were held every Saturday evening. Another new club formed was the Bicycle Club. All girls with bicycles at School went for rides on Saturday afternoons in charge of Miss Parrett and other interested members of Staff. To those who accompanied the riders we give our thanks.

The Boarders' Dramatic Club was very active in its second year .of existence. * The girls produced " Archibald" and George Bernard Shaw's " Poison, Passion and Petrification " with the help of Miss Hope, and presented them to us in the new Ball' on the last night of second term. We congratulate all concerned on their performance, and ask them -to continue their much-appreciated work next year. Golf was another new pastime introduced during the year.. .Some of the senior girls joined the Bell Park Golf Club, and played each Saturday morning. Our new Hall has been a welcome addition to the life of the Boarders. We have a good dance floor, and a roomy one, and the stage of the Hall is furnished as a common room. The stage (with footlights) has been suitable for the production of plays and variety numbers. I am sure we would all like to express our thanks to the members of the Council, whose generosity made possible the acquiring of the Hall. We would like, too, to thank the Council for the gift of Hearne House, the hospital wing. The value. of this addition cannot be over-stressed. We who go out the _gates as pupils for the last time wish those returning a very, fruitful year to come, with every possible success in all Boarders' activities, and we bid them keep the lamp burning brightly, above all upholding the good _name of our School. Last, but not least, to all Staff members -who have, guided .us safely through another year, we otter our hearty. thanks.. To Miss Pillow and Mrs. Kennedy especially our .gratitude is due. Jean McDonald (16 years). THE HOSPITAL When we returned to school after the-Christmas 'vacation the new Hospital, or "-Hearne House," as it was later named, was nearing completion. It was finished and ready for use at the beginning of April. .The Hospital has six beds, which were given by Phyllis David, Nan Venters, Jean Row, Ada Wilson (Perth, W.A.) in memory of .her mother, Janet Turner, and Miss 0. Foster, in memory of the nurses lost on the hospital ship " Centaur." We wish to extend to them our very warm thanks, and to express our appreciation of their interest; to Dorothy Brebner also, , who has given a donation of a desk, we owe our thanks. To Mrs. McPhee and Mrs. G. H. Moreton we owe a debt of gratitude for their kind thought in supplying a most generous gift of carpets to our ward. " Hearne House " would not be complete without such articles as lockers. These were

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given .by Audrey .Smith, Gwenda and Ruth Hagger, Lorna Mund, Alison McPhee, Loris Thompson, and Messrs. Turnbull and Berryman, to whom we are most grateful. .The unfailing efforts of Mollie Shirra in sponsoring successful gatherings for the Hospital .cause are to be appreciated. The. Boarders raised £11 in aid of the This money was Hospital Wireless Fund. raised by impromptu concerts and evenings given by the girls themselves.

New Hospital Block The Cdlac branch of the Old Girls' Association donated £12, and to them we extend our thanks. To Mr. and _Mrs. 0. C. Hearne and the members of the Council, who made possible. the gift of " Hearne House," we are very grateful, and _should like to take this opportunity of thanking them in particular and all others who have given their valuable time and assistance in helping to establish " Hearne House." • As the, magazine goes to print, we are very glad to have the opportunity of acknowledging another gift of £8/8/- (to be used for the purchase of a hospital' bed), which has just been received, from Jeanette Bowring on behalf of herself and, her two sisters.

KINDERGARTEN AND NURSERY SCHOOL This year has been a very busy one, with a full attendance in both rooms. The Nursery children have been happy and occupied. They have enjoyed several outings, one being to Mrs. Morgan's garden, and another to see the birds at Mr. Jacob's. They are working for Hobbies Day and practising songs for the Xmas Party. New building outdoor blocks and indoor equipment have given them many happy hours of play. The Kindergarten children•have been equally busy. Gardening is very popular, and flowers and vegetables are growing successfully in the tiny gardens at the back of the schoolroom. This pastime takes up many spare minutes at the lunch-hour. They have also collected many bags of waste-paper for the Comforts Fund, and given many donations of pennies to the Red Cross, Ministering Children's League, the Blinded Soldiers, and the Public Hospital. Several little " fairs " have been organised by the children themselves for this purpose. A visit was paid to the Museum to see such strange animals as the platypus, alligator, native bears, and many others which one does not see frequently. From there they went to the birds at Mr. Jacob's, and these were both interesting, and instructive. Miss Joyce Smith came one afternoon and read many of her delightful poems, which pleased the children so much that they asked if they might learn some of them. Sports Day was enjoyed by all; even the tiny ones entering for at least one race. The visit to the Senior School is always a big event, and is looked forward to for many weeks. The Christmas Party is the next excitement, and the children are practising with much enthusiasm. There will be several girls leaving at Christmas to go to the Big School next year, and to them the Kindergarten gives its best wishes for a happy time in their new school home.

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SPORT SWIMMING SPORTS The Swimming Sports this year were held later than usual, on the morning of March 23rd. We were fortunate in having conditions which were ideal for swimming. The winning house was Ardens, and so its members will be the holders of the Ena Miller Shield for a year. Ardens gained 80 points; Harris, second, gained 53 points; Lawson, came third, with 501 points; and Roslyn filled fourth place, with 35i points. Nancy Wallace was the Senior Champion, a member of Harris, while Judith Arnoldt, a member of Lawson House, was runner-up.

Jan Winstanley was successful in winning the Junior Championship, being also a member of Harris House, while Grace Rogers, Lawson House, was runner-up. We should like to thank Miss Parrett and other members of the Staff who made it possible for the sports to run smoothly. Nancy Wallace.

ATHLETIC SPORTS The Annual Athletic Sports were held on Saturday, October 25th. The weather was not particularly favourable for the sports, as it was showery during the niorning, and quite

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This year a junior team was chosen. These cold in the afternoon, especially for the specgirls played two matches against " The Hermitators, who were as numerous as usual. tage," the scores being 36 to 14 runs and 33 The field was again made gay by the pre- to 10 runs, " The Hermitage " being successful sence of the various house flags and ribbons; on both occasions. the latter many girls were still lucky enough The house matches were completed in first to possess. Once more the bands of ribbon term. We congratulate Roslyn and Harris on were not worn around the tunics, but the girls winning the Eileen Buckhurst Shield. of the various houses were distinguished by Several inter-form matches have been played, coloured socklets and house colours. which have helped to increase interest in this There was keen competition between the sport. houses, Roslyn once again winning the MarWe congratulate the following girls on their garet Shannon Cup, with 149 points, Ardens inclusion in the School team : Beth Dickins, coming second, with 118/ points, Lawson Margaret Toyne, Grace Ross, Mary Christoclosely following, with 112/ points, and Harris pher, Betty Douglas, Judith Robley, Patricia fourth, with 80 points. We all congratulate Roslyn on its success, and extend our con- Bull, Joan Dickins, Shirley McKinnon. Grace Ross. gratulations to the various champions, who were :— BASKET-BALL Senior: Pamela Robertson; runner-up: Nancy This year both Junior and Senior School Wallace and Marie Wilson (equal). teams have been fortunate in playing several Intermediate: Margaret Toyne; runner-up: inter-school matches. The tenior team played Marjorie Gray. one match against " The Hermitage," which Junior: Patricia Cassidy; runner-up: Jean resulted in a win for our team, the score being Archer. 28 to 7 goals. The second match was played Preparatory: Anne Steed; runner-up: Joan at Sacred Heart Convent, the result being 14 Wills. goals each, which caused great excitement for On Saturday, September 30th, our senior and both schools. junior running teams competed against " The The following girls were chosen to represent Hermitage " teams at their sports. We should the School in basket-ball, and we congratulate like to congratulate the senior " Hermitage " team, which succeeded in defeating us. Our them on their efforts : Gweneth Sweetten, junior team managed to lefeat that of " The Pamela Rowley, Mary Christopher, Betty Hermitage," and we would like to congratulate Douglas, Margaret Toyne, Patricia Bull, Beth Dickins. them also. The junior match against " The Hermitage " On Saturday, October 25th, at our own sports, we competed against teams from the resulted in a draw, the score being 14-14 goals. Sacred Heart Convent. We regretted that The Sacred Heart junior team defeated us, 25 " The Hermitage " teams invited were not able to 19 goals. There was also an under-13 match to be present on account of the exhibition held against " The Hermitage," which resulted in a at their own school. We managed, after keen win for us, 23 to 10 goals. Besides the inter-school matches, we have competition, to defeat both the Sacred Heart teams. We would like to thank them for had contests between the first and second coming, and we hope to have further oppor- senior teams and the under-13 and under-15 teams. Results : First team defeated the tunities of competing against them. In conclusion, on behalf of the girls, I would second team, 3 to 2 goals; under-15 team delike to express my gratitude to all members of feated the under-13 team, 8 to 5 goals. House matches were played as usual, with the Staff and girls who helped to make the sports so successful, and especially to Miss much interest and enthusiasm, and Roslyn was Parrett, under whose able management the successful in winning the shield. Congratulations! sports ran so smoothly. Marie Wilson. Mary Christopher. BASEBALL Only a few inter-school matches have been played this year. During first term a match was played against " The Hermitage," resulting in a win for them, the score being 20 to 8 runs. We won our match against the Sacred Heart Convent, the score being 26 to 5 runs. In third term we played a friendly match against the Geelong College first IX. The result was 39 to 15 runs in their favour. A match against Clyde was suggested, but transport could not be arranged. These inter-school matches were specially appreciated by the girls of the team.

TENNIS During second term we played " The Hermitage " on our own courts, and were defeated, 45 to 39 games, but we were successful in defeating Sacred Heart Convent, 37 to 27 games. The match against Clyde was cancelled on account of transport difficulties. We played the Old Collegians during first term, and were successful in winning, 37 to 30 games. The house matches were completed in first term, and we wish to convey our congratulations to Harris for winning the Hitchcock Tennis Cup and to Roslyn for winning the Junior Cup.

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At the commencement of third term, we held a tennis tournament with girls from "The Hermitage " and High School. We should like to congratulate Judith RObley and her partner on their success. The School and Senior ChampionshipS have not been completed yet, but we congratulate Patricia Cassidy on winning the Junior Championship. . . . Our. heartiest congratulations go to the following girls, who are members of the School team: Gweneth Sweetten, Shirley Burch, Pamela Umhauer, Shirley McKinnon, Judith Robley, Beth Dickins, Esna Howey, and Betty Douglas.. Betty Douglas.

On behalf of the girls, the Captains of BaseISO; Basket-ball, 'Tennis arid' Hockey Should like. to thank Miss Parrett for her guidance and keen :interest throughout the year.

SCHOOL COLOURS Baseball: Betty Douglas, 'Margaret 'Toyne. Basket-ball: Patricia Bull. Tennis: Gweneth Sweetten, Shirley Burch. Hockey: Esna Howey, Margaret Burnside. HOUSE COLOURS ARDENS

Baseball: Patricia Bull, Betty McDonald. Basket-ball: Patricia Bull, Pamela Rowley, Marie Wilson. Tennis: Pamela Warren. Athletics: Patricia Bull.

HOCKEY The enthusiasm for hockey has been maintained this year, and we have enjoyed matches with " The Hermitage," Geelong Ladies' Club and Geelong High School; we also have played two inter-form matches. Results were as follow :— " Hermitage " d. "Morongo," 7 to 0 goals. " Hermitage " d. -" Morongo," 2 to 0 goals. Geelong Ladies' Club d. "Morongo," 2 to 0 goals. " Morongo" d. High School, 1 to 0 goals. Leaving - cl. Intermediate, 7 to 0 goals. Sub-Intermediate d. Intermediate, 0 to 0 goals: We congratulate Clair 'Wilson, Dawn Grundy Beth' Dickins, Joan Dickins, 'Dorothy Wilson, Heather Blackwood, Betty McKenzie, Ruth MacMillan, Esna Howey, Erina Lowson, and Margaret Burnside on their inclusion in the School team. As the majority of these girls will be leaving School at the end of the year, we wish success to the incoming team, and hope the new Captain will obtain the same measure of cooperation. Beth Dickins.

HARRIS

Baseball: Beth Dickins, Judith Robley. Basket-ball: Gweneth Sweetten, Nancy Wallace Tennis: Gweneth Sweetten, Shirley Burch, Judith Robley. LAWSON

Baseball: Margaret Toyne. Basket-ball: Margaret Toyne. Swimming: Judith Arnoldt. Athletic's: Marjorie Gray, Margaret Toyne. ROSLYN

Basket-ball: Shirley McKinnon, Pamela Robertson. Tennis: Shirley McKinnon, Esna Howey. Baseball: Shirley McKinnon. 0

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES THE FORUM

DRAMATIC SOCIETY

The weekly meetings of the Forum were continued this year. Miss Shaw and Miss Hope presided, and the girls who attended included prefects, .house captains, vice-captains and one representative from each house. Business concerned with the School was discussed, social functions -were arranged, and the list of debits and credits obtained by the girls of the houses read. It is felt that the holding of these meetings helps greatly 'in promoting the spirit of co-operation between the Staff and girls. We would like to thank Miss Shaw on behalf of the Boarders and Day Girls for her continued interest in all that we have attempted to accomplish.

It was decided at the beginning of this year to produce a play in which the main parts were those of women. The play chosen was a dramatised version of L. 'M. Alcott's famous story, " Little Women." The play 'included part of " Good Wives " also, as it ended with Jo's marriage to Professor Baret. The professor was a French one, instead of the usual German one, for obvious reasons! The same difficulty in teaching the women how to walk with small steps, as 'was encountered last year, occurred again. This seemed to be the only real difficulty experienced during the rehearsals, which, on the whole, were enjoyed by all.

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ATHLETICS TEAM

Left to Right : M. Galbraith, M. Toyne, M. Noel, P. Bull, N. Wallace, B. Douglas, V. Gallagher, P. Robertson (Vice-Captain), M. Wilson (Captain).

THE LUCERNIAN The success of the play was due to Miss Haase's untiring and patient efforts, and we of the Dramatic Club greatly appreciate her work. We should like to take this opportunity of thanking Miss Veitch, Miss Hope, and Miss Evans for their help in setting up the stage and in making-up the cast. Also, we should like to thank those girls who helped " back stage," with the ushering, and with the programme selling.

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extended to Miss Hope and Miss Veitch, who gave much of their time in the interest of the girls. Jean Noel, Secretary.

MUSICAL ACTIVITIES

At the conclusion of another. year we are pieaSed. to report that the Music Club has been very, successful, and that. ,the membership has been, considerably increased. A committee .was elected, and it is as followS: President, .Miss .Wadelton.; Vice-PresiSTUDENT CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT dents, Miss Heard. and. Miss Littleton; SecreThis year the movement has' been consider- tary and Treasurer, Jean Noel; and the followably altered. There have been no Day Girl ing representatives from the houses: Dorothy groups, and thus the Boarders have been able Kendall, Mary Christopher, Margery Mosman, to extend their study circles. Meetings have and Eva Forbes. been held every Sunday evening, lively disWe have had several visitors this year. Mr. cussions upon various topics being held. On Hanley, President of the Geelong Gramaphone several occasions girls studied alone; this ten- Club, gave us an interesting recital, describing ded to widen our powers of discussion. each recording as it was played. , Mrs. J, Car, The members this year were divided into rington, of Geelong. College, was another .visigroups, Miss Hope taking a senior group,, the tor, who kept us deeply . interested during her members of which studied " Venturing," and pianoforte recital. Once again, Mr.' Logie Miss Veitch a junior group, studying " The Smith, of Geelong College, visited " Morongo." Hero of Men." His programme was interesting*and varied; 'he During second term the senior .Boarders demonstrated the theme and figures found in were fortunate in being able to listen to the pieces on the pianoforte' before playing his Dorothy Sayer's play, " The Man Born to be recordings: Miss Lilian Stott brought Out her King." This seemed to widen many girls' senior pupils another Saturday evening. They views upon the subject of religion. Miss Hope, sang some delightful solos.and duets: on several evenings, read sections of the play. A Boarders' Choir was formed' under the We had only one speaker this year, Miss supervision of Miss' Shaw. PracticeS have been Frances Paton, Travelling Secretary of the held regularly: on Sunday afternoons. To Miss Victorian Branch of the. Student. Christian Shaw, who gave us so much of her time and Movement. She came to " Morongo " on two interest,- our thanks are occasions. On her first visit she spoke to us The School Musical Library has been inof the work being done by the movement in creased this year. In the first instance, Mr. occupied countries of Europe and Asia. Her HanleY gave us Mozart's Piano Concerto in A next visit was an informal one. Miss Hope Minor, and also. Strauss' " Blue Danube We-ltz." and the girls asked Miss, Paton questions about The other contribution was made by the Musk relevant matters. A discussion was held on Club. These'records were as follows:. Beethothe subject of the treatment of religion in ven's Sonata Pathetique, Mar's Suite for Two State Schools. Princesses, Peter and the Wolf, and Mozart's Last year we were fortunate in having our Jupiter Symphony. photographs taken for a film which the Rev. A Music Lover's Hour was held 'each SimHamilton Aiken was making. During third day afternoon during first and second term. term we were once again fortunate in seeing Gramaphone recitals for the Boarders and Day ourselves on the screen, together with our GirlS have been held every Monday at -lunchbrothers from Geelong College, when Mr. time, under the supervision. of Miss Veitch. Aiken's films were shown at the West Park We thank her . for the time devoted to these Theatre, Geelong West. recitals. On April 1st the members of the students' A's well as meetings where we have had circles, with Miss Hope, spent n enjoyable visiting performers, we have had two Meetings afternoon at the 'Eastern Beach. A picnic tea aniongst the met-fibers themselves. The first was enjoyed before we returned. During the was a Duet Night, and in the second the piano= afternoon Miss Hope told us of the. Amster- forte examination students played, and the dam Youth Conference, which was held in singing students assisted: 1939, just before the outbreak of the war.. Music Club competitions were held during A collection was made for the relief of stu- second term: Roslyn succeeded in retaining dents in occupied countries. From this £2/3/- the shield. LaWsOn was setand, and Harris was raised. and Ardens toOk third and fourth places. Miss Miss Shaw has always been very interested Giles was the adjudiCator. in our circles, and as the Patron, we thank her I would like to thank Miss Shaw, Miss very sincerely. Our warmest thanks are also Wadelton, Miss Littleton, Miss Heard, Miss

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Veitch, and the members of the Committee for their interest and help during the entire year, so that music has been more widely appreciated in the School. Jean Noel.

THE CAMERA CLUB Owing to the scarcity of films this year, the Camera Club has not been as active as it might have been. However, we have had two competitions and one that is still to be completed. For the first term competition each competitor was issued with a picture bearing the name of the artist. The girls were to give a suitable name to the picture, and then to write a little about the artist concerned. We congratulate the girl who came first. During second term we each picked a suitable subject and gave a short talk about it. Heather Lindsay was successful in winning this. She gave a most interesting talk on the " Willow Pattern." We would like to thank Miss Evans, who gave up her valuable time to judge the speeches. We managed to obtain some films this term, so it was decided that a photography competition would be held. The subjects are still life, portraits and action photographs. It is hoped that there will be many entries. We wish to convey our sincere thanks to Miss Veitch for the untiring help and interest which she has given throughout the year. Betty Douglas. SOCIAL SERVICE AND PATRIOTIC FUNDS Several efforts have been held throughout the year for various social services. A total of £102/1/5 has been collected. During first term garments of many kinds were knitted for the small children of the Bethany Babies' Home and the Geelong Free Kindergarten. Among the garments which were sent away to the different homes were included fifteen pullovers, eight cardigans, seven pairs of socks, seven vests, six singlets, to the Bethany Babies' Home, and to the Free Kindergarten at Chilwell, four jumpers, three cardigans and five pairs of socks. During second term a penny drive was arranged in aid of the Ministering Children's League. £3/10/1 was raised, and this was increased to £4 from funds in hand. A collection was made for the Student Christian Movement, in aid of destitute students. During third term an appeal was made for the members of the Blind Institute, and £5/7/10 was collected. It was decided to send £5 to the Geelong Hospital and a similar sum to the Protestant Orphanage. A donation of £5 was sent to the appeal made by the " Geelong Advertiser " for the Old Folks' Home,

It was suggested at the last Forum meeting that the £37 which we have in hand should be distributed among the Bethany Babies' Home, the Protestant Orphanage, the Kindergartens, the Geelong .Sub-Branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A., the Blind Institute, and the Merchant Navy.

BALANCE SHEET Patriotic Funds Proceeds Balance from last year .. Kindergarteri Dancing Classes .. Dramatic Performance .. Bus Collections .. Sale of Sweets and Penny Drive A.S.C.M. .. .. Sale of Tin Hats .. Donation .. Donation .. Sale of Secondhand Clothes .. Sale of Caat-hangers Scavenger Hunt .. . Pound Miscellaneous .. . .

£ s. d. • 3 6 4 12 15 0 33 0 0 6 19 8 14 14 4 2 7 0 4 3 0 2 0 0 0 16 0 0 17 6 0 3 6 0 18 0 1 6 10 0 4 9

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Donations £ s. d. Ministering Children's League 4 0 0 A.S.C.M. .. .. .. .. 2 7 6 . .. . . . •• . 5 00 Tin Hat Appeal .. . Blind Institute .. .. .. • • • • . 5 10 0 " Advertiser," Old Folks' Home .. 5 0 0 Comforts Fund .. • • 16 10 0 •. •• .• 16 10 0 Red Cross .. .. • • • • • • . . £54 17 6

WAR SAVINGS GROUP The members of the War Savings Group have been very active this year. The contributions have been received every Thursday at lunch-time.

Amount Collected to End of October £ s. d. .. 78 0 0 By Subscriptions .. Stamps .. . .. 11 11 6 jp

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The total number of certificates bought was 111. We wish to thank Miss Shaw and Miss Sutherland for giving up their valuable time to us and taking such an interest in the group. Betty B, Douglas.

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How many of our seniors are realising to-day the truth of this statement: " Reading 'maketh a full man " (Bacon). This fact goes to prove that human nature. is the same the world over, and not only that that it is the same from century to century. We still seek to broaden our. outlook and to develop and train our minds. Throughout the ages men have sought to accomplish this with the aid of the written and spoken word. Today, in the twentieth century, although we consider that we have progressed far from the standard of learning maintained during the lifetime of Bacon, books and manuscripts are yet our main sources of knowledge. Our libraries are becoming increasingly more important. An extensive library knowledge is essential for every advanced student, thus we are encouraged to make fuller use of our library. We realise how fortunate we are to have a modern and more satisfactory Library. We owe a great deal to Dr. McPhee, who, by his interest and generosity, does much to make our Library efficient. Throughout the year Dr. McPhee has donated many books, including:— Junior Classics (Series). Wonders of the Past (3 vols.) (Hammerton). The Story Atlas (John Sterling). Dorothy Thompson's English Journey (J. W. Drawbell). Great Occasions. Britain Against Napoleon (C. Oman). . Beside a Norman Tower (Mazo de la Roche). The Story of Dr. Wassell (James Hilton). News from Tartary (Fleming). Atlantic Meeting (H. V. Morton). Week-end (P. G. Wodehouse). She Goes to War (E. Pargeter). Midnight on the Desert (Priestley). Coming Down the Wye (Gibbings). Rain Upon Godshill (Priestley). Failure of a Mission (N. Henderson). The Snow Goose (P. Gallico). I Find Australia (W. 'Hatfield). The Last of the Explorers '(F. Clune). Folk Tales of All Nations (F. H. Lee). Great English Short Stories (L. Melville). Call No Man Happy (A. Maurois). For these, we wish to thank him sincerely.

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To Miss Hosking we would like to extend hearty thanks for the useful gift of Science Lifts the Veil. We would like to thank, too, the following Old Collegians for their generous, gifts, and to assure them how greatly their gifts are appreciated:— Isobel Arnott: Home Book of Opera (Charles Annesley). Jeanette Arnott: The Theatre (Sheldon Cheney Judith Johnson: Stories from the Great Metropolitan Operas (Helen Dike): We also owe our thanks to Mrs. Fotheringham, for her gifts of:= The Piecl*Piper (Nevil Shute). The Unconquered Isle (Ian Hay). We have purchased the following books from the Library funds and from Dr. McPhee's donations:— Leonardo da Vinci (Phaidon Series). The Last gnemy (Richard Hillary). The Outline of Literature (Vols. I. and II.) (Dririkwater). Outline of Art (Orpen). Great Modern. Composers (0. Thompson). Matilda Waltzes With the Tommies (M. Kent Hughes). " RandOm Harvest' (J. Hilton). Great Musicians (E. Hubbard). The Story of Living Things (Mayo). The English Lakes (Beautiful England). Win'chester. Velasquez (Phaidon Series)'. Sir Joshua*Reynolds (H. S. Rulling). Fra' Angelico (C. M. Phillimore). J. M. W. Turner (W. Cosmo Monkhouse). Mickey and the Zoo Train. Peter's 'Animal Friends. • The Magic Jacket and Other Stories. Three on the Heath. The Secret Garden (Burnett). The 'Piper in the Wind (Anne Hepple). Then, for the donation of " Life and LiVing " (F. Wood Jones) we wish to express our gratitude. Finally, we would like to, .express to Miss Hope our appreciation of her gifts:— One World (Wendell Wilkie). The Ship (C. S. Forester). To the Library Committee I extend sincere thanks for their co-operation. It is with their aid that the Library has been successfully run and that girls have been encouraged, to read and choose good literature. As' a school, we feel we owe a great deal to Miss Hope, who, by her understanding and love of literature, has shown us how to make use of our Library to the best advantage. To her we offer our sincere thanks. Jean McDonald.

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SPEECH DAY, 1943 The Annual Speech Night was held in the Plaza Theatre on December 13th, and on this occasion the speaker was Dr. W. Carrington. The President of the School Council, Dr. R. G. McPhee, presided. Included among the visitors was the Rev. A. W. Fraser, whom we were very pleased to welcome back, he being the guest speaker at our previous Speech Day. Dr. Carrington said he wished to impress upon us that when school days were over and the battle, of life had begun, that we should above all things try to play the game and put into practice the principles- to which we have been trained during our school days. The four basic character traits are Honesty, Humility. Discipline, and Goodwill. The possession of all four qualities goes far towards establishing a spirit of true Christianity in the fortunate possessor. In her report, Miss Shaw explained the obstacles which had had to be overcome, but added that, owing to the interest and generosity of friends of the School and of the School Council, these difficulties had been dealt with, and would be dealt with during the coming year. Miss Shaw expressed her appreciation to the members of Staff, who had borne a very heavy burden owing to greatly-increased Miss student attendance and other causes. Shaw mentioned the arrangements which had been made for the erection of a self-contained hospital block, which would be ready early in the new year. A new Assembly Hall was to be moved to the School during the vacation, but Miss Shaw assured the girls that the proposed building was not intended to replace the Gertrude Pratt Hall, to the erection of which the School eagerly looked forward. The School prizes were distributed by Dr. Carrington and the sports prizes by Mrs. Mund, the President of the Old Collegians' Associaticin.

PRIZE LIST, 1943 Honours VI. Library Prize, Jeanette Arnott; Language Prize, Erina Lowson: " Lucernian " Prize, Head of the House, Dorothy Doull; " Lucernian " Prize, Speech Training, Scripture, Dux of School, A. C. Harris Prize, Judith Johnson.

Pass VI. General Knowledge, Jean McDonald; Haidee Prager Domestic Science Prize, Audrey Till; Dressmaking, Good Citizen Prize, Patricia Moreton; Senior Drawing, Wilma Dunlop; Senior Contribution " Lucernian," Senior Music, Yvonne McPhee; Leaving Music, Margaret Lee; Senior Dramatic, Senior Camera

Club, Betty Douglas; Chronicle of School Events, Patricia Field; House Prefect, Heatherbell Roberts; Good Citizen Prize, Ellen Strickland; Good Citizen Prize, Shirley Steel; Social Service Prize, Heather Wallace; Prefect's Prize, Joan Neilson; Form Prize, Lorraine Winstanley; Form Prize, Mary Anderson; Scripture Prize, Honour Prize, Rhonda McKay.

Intermediate Dancing, Gwenda Moreton; Dancing, Joan Dickins: Commercial Prize, Beth Dickins: Dramatic Prize, Margaret Toyne: General Knowledge, Ruth MacMillan; History of. Art Notebook Prize, Margaret Burnside; Music Prize, Patricia Hartley; Senior Boarder's Prize, Moira Hildebrand; Scripture Prize, Grace Ross; Form Prize, Pamela Ford; Form Prize, Senior Dramatic Prize, Nancy Wallace; Form Prize, Jennie McDonald; Form- Prize, Speech Training Prize, Patricia Bull; Honour Prize, Audrey Margetts; Honour Prize, Audrey Morwick.

Sub-Intermediate Music. Lesley MacLeod; Arts and Crafts, Judith Evans; Speech Training Prize, Joanna Pyper; Junior Camera Club Prize, June Learmonth; General Knowledge, Dorothy Barnes; Commercial Prize, Margaret Craig; The Misses Keays' Memorial Prize, Mary Thomson; Scripture Prize, Jennifer Field; Form Prize, Dulcie Malseed; Form Prize, Ruth Lowson; Drawing Prize, Form. Prize, Elizabeth McDonald; Music, Junior Boarder's. Prize, Audrey Jones; Honour Prize, Heather. Peden; Honour Prize, Betty McConaghy.

Form IVA Junior Contribution to " Lucernian," Lorraine Munro; Speech Training, General Knowledge Prize, Barbara Bossence; Dramatic Prize, Margaret Walker; Needlework Prize, Dorothy Brownlees; Form Prize, Lorna Wills; Form Prize, June Newell; Honour Prize, Marjorie Barnes; Drawing, Scripture, Honour Prize, Patricia Cassidy.

Form IVB. Handwork Prize, Hilary Cherry; Needlework, Deidre Dadds; Junior Dramatic, Joan Oakley; Music, Yvonne Lee; Music Prize, Alison Williams; Scripture Prize, Jeanette Wilson; Form Prize, Ray Soper; Honour Prize, Marcia Rashleigh; General Knowledge, Honour Prize, Noreen Davis; Speech Training, Honour Prize, Margaret Price.

Form IVC. Speech Training, Elaine Richard-son; Handwork Prize; Anne Steed; General Knowledge Prize, Jean Dougall; Music Prize, Margaret Shaw; Form Prize, Joan Wills; Musical Appreciation, Honour Prize, Helen. Thomson;. Scripture, Honour Prize, Jean Trethowan.

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Back Row (L. to R.): E. Lowson, A. Margetts, R. Macmillan, E. Howey, S. Burch, B. McKenzie. Front Row (L. to R.): D. Grundy, D. Wilson, M. Burnside, (Vice-Captain), B. Dickins (Captain), J. Dickins, C. Wilson, H. Blackwood.

THE LUCERNIAN Forms IIIA and IIIB Arts and Crafts Prize, IIIB., Audrey Madden; Arts and Crafts Prize, IIIA., Naomi Jacobs; Arts and Crafts, IIIB., Musical Appreciation, Myrna Gillespie; Scripture, IIIB., Anne Lindsay; Form Prize, IIIB., June Bellew; Honours Prize, IIIB., Joan Pope; Scripture, Honours Prize, Pamela Chapman.

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Kindergarten Form Prize, Music Prize, Judith Lindsay; MuSic Prize, Betty Vincent; Progress Prize, Denise Hargreaves; Equal First, Form I., Jeanette Fewtrell, Gerda Nicholson; First, Helen Hirst. Form

EXAMINATION SUCCESSES, 1943 Leaving Honours Jeanette Arnott—Leaving Pass _English. Rhonda Curtis—Leaving Pass English; Leaving Pass Geography. Dorothy Doull—English (2nd Class), Biology (Pass). Judith Johnson—English (1st Class), French (1st Class), German (2nd Class). Erina Lowson—French (3rd Class), Leaving Pass Chemistry, Intermediate 'German and Latin (Higher Standard). Leaving Pass Mary Anderson—English, French, Mathematics II., Domestic Science, Drawing (Leaving Pass Certificate and Matriculation). Mary Christopher—Biology, Music. Wilma Dunlop—British History, Geography, Drawing. Patricia Field—English, British History, French. Eva Forbes—Geography (completed Leaving Pass Certificate and Matriculation). Alison Honey—English, Mathematics II., Botany,. Physics, Chemistry (Leaving Pass Certificate). Esna Howey—Geography, Chemistry, Domestic Science (completed Leaving Pass Certificate and Matriculation). Margaret Lee—Music and Perception. Jean McDonald—English, French, Biology, Botany, Chemistry (Leaving Pass Certificate and Matriculation). Rhonda. McKay—English, French, Biology, Botany, Physics, Chemistry (Leaving Pass Certificate 'and Matriculation). Yvonne McPhee—English, Music and Perception. Patricia Moreton—British History, Geography. Joan Neilson—British History, French, Geography, Domestic Science (completed Leaving Pass Certificate and Matriculation). Mary. Noel—Geography, Drawing. Jean Noel—English, Geography, Drawing, Music and Perception (Leaving Pass Certificate). Betty Stafford—English, Drawing. Audrey Till—English, British History, European History, Geography, Domestic Science (Leaving Pass Certificate).

Heather Wallace—British History, Geography. Marie Wilson—English, French, Biology, Botany, Physics, Chemistry (Leaving Pass Certificate and Matriculation). Lorraine Winstanley-.---English, French, British History, European HiStory, Domestic Science (Leaving Pass .Certificate). Intermediate Judith Beach—English., _History, French, Arithmetic, Algebra, Biology, Domestic Science, (Higher Standard), .„Physics, Chemistry (Lower Standard) (Intermediate Certificate). Kathleen Bennett—English, Algebra,. Music (Higher Sandard).,,- French, Arithmetic, .Botany (Lower Standard). Margaret Bennett—English, French, Geography, Algebra, Drawing, Music (Higher Standard) (Intermediate Certificate). Patricia Bull—History, French, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry (Higher Standard), English, Biology. (Lower Standard) (Intermediate Certificate). Shirley Burch-English, FrenCh, Arithmetic, Algebra, Physics .(Higher. Standard), Biology, Chemistry, Drawing (Lower Standard) (Intermediate. Certificate). Margaret Burnside—History (Higher Standard), Algebra (Lower Standard). Beth Dickins—English, History (Higher Standard). Joan Dickins—Arithmetic, Algebra (Higher Standard), Biology (Lower Standard). Betty Douglas—French, Arithmetic, Algebra (Higher Standard) (completed Intermediate Certificate). Patricia Evans—French (Higher Standard). Florence Fagg—Music, Botany (Higher Standard), Domestic Science (Lower Standard). Pamela . Ford—English, History, Geography, Biology, Botany (Higher Standard). Zipporah Friedman -- Physics, Chemistry, (Higher Standard), Arithmetic, 'Biology, (Lower Standard). 'Margaret Grenfell—English, History (Higher Standard), Botany (Lower Standard). Moira Hildebrand—English, French, Geography, Arithmetic, Algebra, Botany (Higher Standard), Biology (Lower Standard) (Intermediate Certificate).

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Dorothy Kendall—History, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry. Biology, Physics (Higher Standard), English (Lower Standard) (Intermediate Certificate). Margaret Lee—French, Arithmetic (Higher Standard) (completed Intermediate Certificate). Joan Leslie—English, History, Botany, Domestic Science (Higher Standard). Sylvia Ling—History, Botany, Music (Higher Standard), English, Geography, Domestic Science (Lower Standard). Nancy Lyle—Botany (Higher Standard), English (Lower Standard). Jennie McDonald—English, Geography, Arithmetic, Algebra, Botany, Domestic Science (Higher Standard), History, French (Lower Standard) (Intermediate Certificate). Betty McKenzie—History, Arithmetic, Algebra (Higher Standard), English, Domestic Science (Lower Standard). Shirley McKinnon: English, History, French, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Biology, Physics (Higher Standard) (Intermediate Certificate). Ruth Macmillan: History, Geography, Music (Higher Standard), English. Geometry (Lower Standard). Alison Madden: Geography (Lower Standard). Audrey Margetts: English, History, French, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Biology, Domestic Science (Higher Standard) (Intermediate Certificate). Leta Moller: English, French, Music (Higher Standard), Algebra (Lower Standard). Gwenda Moreton: English, Drawing (Higher Standard). Audrey Morwick: English, History, Latin, Geography, Arithmetic, Algebra, Biology, Music (Higher Standard) (Intermediate Certificate). Mary Moseley: English, History, Geography, Algebra, Botany (Higher Standard), French (Lower Standard) (Intermediate Certificate). Margery Mosman: English, History, Domestic Science, Drawing, Music (Higher Standard). Cora Oke: Arithmetic, Algebra (Higher Standard), English, Domestic Science (Lower Standard). Margaret Osborne: History, French, Geography, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Music (Higher Standard), English (Lower Standard) (Intermediate Certificate). Peg Riddoch:. English, History, Botany (Higher Standard), Geography, French, Biology (Lower Standard). Heatherbell Roberts: French (Higher Standard). Gwenneth Robertson: History, Botany, Drawing, Music (Higher Standard), English (Lower Standard).

Pamela Robertson: English, History, French, Arithmetic, Algebra, Biology, Drawing, Domestic Science (Higher Standard) (Intermediate Certificate). Grace Ross: Arithmetic, Algebra, Domestic Science (Higher Standard). Pamela Rowley: English, French, Physics (Higher Standard), History (Lower Standard). Shirley Shannon: English, French, Geography, Algebra, Geometry, Music (Intermediate Certificate). Beth Sinclair: French, Arithmetic, Algebra, Drawing, Music (Higher Standard), Physics (Lower Standard). Betty Stafford: French (Higher Standard) (Intermediate Certificate). Shirley Steel: French (Lower Standard). Gweneth Sweetten: Domestic Science (Lower Standard). Margaret Toyne: English, History, Arithmetic, Domestic Science (Higher Standard), Algebra, Biology, Physics (Lower Standard) (Intermediate Certificate). Pamela Umhauer: Botany, Domestic Science (Lower Standard). Nancy Wallace: History, French, Geography, Arithmetic, Algebra, Biology, Botany (Higher Standard), English (Lower Standard) (Intermediate Certificate). Pamela Warren: English, History, French, Geography, Algebra, Arithmetic (Higher Standard) (Intermediate Certificate). MUSIC RESULTS, 1944 M. ,Meldrum—Grade V. Piano (Credit). A. Williams—Grade V. Piano (Hons.). A. Ballantine—Grade IV. Piano (Pass). D. McDougall—Grade IV. Piano (Credit). M. Price—Grade IV. Piano (Credit). E. Bauer—Grade III. Piano (Pass); Grade IV. Perception (Credit). A. Jones—Grade III. Piano (Pass); Grade III. Perception (Hons). L. MacLeod—Grade III. Piano (Pass).; Grade IV. Perception (Credit). B. Thornton—Grade III. Piano (Pass); Grade IV. Perception (Pass). V. Welsh—Grade III. Perception (Pass). J. Arnoldt—Grade II. Piano (Credit); Grade III. Perception (Pass). J. McDonald—Grade II. Piano (Pass); Grade IV. Perception (Hons.). A. Morwick—Grade II. Piano (Pass). L. Morwick—Grade II. Piano (Pass); Grade IV. Perception (Hons.). D. Kendall—Grade II. Piano (Credit); Grade III, Perception (Hons.). •

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THE LUCERNIAN M. Mosman—Grade II. Piano (Pass); Grade II. Perception (Pass). H. Peden—Grade II. Piano (Pass); Grade III. Perception (Hons). J. Reddie—Grade II. Piano (Credit); Grade III. Perception (Hons.). M. Osborne--Grade II. Piano (Credit); Grade II. Perception (Pass). H. Blackwood—Grade I. Piano (Hons.); Grade II. Perception (Hons.). E. Forbes—Grade I. PianO (Pass); Grade III. Perception (Hons.). B. Sinclair—Grade II. Perception (Pass). VALETE, 1943 J. Arnott: Prefect, 1943; House Vice-Captain; Librarian. R. Curtis: D. Doull: House Prefect, 1942; School Prefect, 1943; Head of House, 1943; House ViceCaptain; Member of School VII., VIII.; House Colours, IX., IV., VII., Swimming; School Colours, VIII. J. Johnson: Prefect, 1941; Senior Prefect, 194243; Dux of School, 1942-43; House Captain, 1941; Senior Athletics Champion, 1941; Member of School XI.; House Colours, Aths., IV. PASS VI. M. Anderson: House Captain, 1943; Captain of Athletics; Member of School Running Team; House Colours, VII., Aths. W. Dunlop: P. Evans: P. Field: School Probationer, 1943; Member of School IX.; House Colours, IV. A. Honey: Captain of Hockey; Member of School XI.; School Colours, XI. M. Lee: P. Moreton: House Probationer, 1943. J. Neilson: Prefect, 1943. H. Roberts: House Prefect, 1943; Member of School VIII.; House Colours, IV. B. Stafford: S. Steel: House Prefect; Captain of Basket-ball; Vice-Captain of Baseball; House Captain; Member of School IX., VII.; House Colours, Aths., VII., IX., VI.; School Colours, IX., VII. E. Strickland: House Prefect, 1943; House Captain; Captain of Baseball; Vice-Captain of Athletics; Senior Athletics Champion, 1943; Member of School IX., VII., VIII., Running; House Colours, IV., IX., VII., Aths.; School Colours, IX., VIII. A. Till: House Probationer, 1943. H. Wallace: Prefect, 1943.

INTERMEDIATE K. Bennett: M. Bennett: D. Bradshaw: J. Browne: House Colours, IX. S. Ling: N. Lyle: School Probationer, 1943; House Captain, 1943; Member of School Running Team; House Colours, IV., Aths. G. Moreton: P. McGregor: J. McMillan: C. Oke: J. Rix: House Colours, IV. G. Robertson: S. Shannon: Left During 1944 J. Dorman: B. Wilson: B. Cox: Sub-Intermediate S. Eastwood: IVA. M. Kendall: E. Wolfenden: Left during second term. IIIA. B. Thompson: M. Gillespie: SALVETE Pass IV.: J. Arnoldt, H. Blackwood, D. Grundy, J. Murray, N. Moreton, M. Tregale, P. Worrall. Intermediate: E. Bauer, B. Jackson, J. Prosser, C. Wilson, D. Wilson. Sub-Intermediate: E. Block, N. Carr, G. Cook, J. Handley, I. Hargreaves, B. Hildebrand, M. Lewis, L. McNaughton, G. Rogers. Remove I.: J. Archer, L. Gogoll, J. Moreton, R. Mosman, E. Wolfenden. Remove II.: B. Bartlett, M. Body, J. Bowman, J. Cox, M. Douglas, M. Elliott, J. Griffiths, P. Judge, P. McKay, B. Roberts, J. Toyne, C. Wright. IVB. and C.: C. Bogel, J. Dabb, J. Dawson, K. Davis, J. Hartwick, C. Lorimer. IIIA. and B.: B. Bell, J. D'Helin, P. Goddard, B. Henry, E. Lehman, P. Lorimer, N. Schefferle, B. Vincent.

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OLD COLLEGIANS' ASSOCIATION, 1944 TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (1919-1944) " Morongo " was founded in 1919, and so 1944 brings us to our twenty-fifth anniversary. To mark the occasion, we have included in this edition extracts from the first copy of the " Lucernian," which was printed in 1921. We are very grateful to Miss Jean Rentoul for the Interest which she has taken in this section, as well as for the material with which she has supplied us. The following article is an excerpt from the " Geelong Advertiser " column entitled " 25 Years Ago," and published on November 11th, 1944:— "A meeting of the committee authorised by the Presbytery of Geelong to report on the establishment of a Presbyterian Girls' School at Newtown, by taking over Miss Harris' institution and adjacent buildings, has been held. The architects reported on a proposal for the erection of five additional classrooms, and the extension of the premises at " Roslyn House." Navy blue, green and gold were selected as suitable colours for the College." (The following notes are reproduced from the first copy of the " Lucernian."—Editress)

GENERAL NEWS On 11th November we celebrated Armistice Day. The Assembly Room was decorated with flags, and we assembled there, where, before observing the two minutes' silence, we were given a short address by our Head Mistress, Miss Pratt. We wish to congratulate Helen Venters on securing such a good pass in her music exam. Miss Pratt has made a present of a picture to each form room, for which we thank her very much.

DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club has been formed for some considerable time now, and last term the members of the club gave three one-act plays in the School Assembly Hall. The plays were " The Playgoers," " The Ring Scene " from the " Merchant of Venice," and " When the Wheels Run Down," a very amusing early Victorian play, which called forth much merriment. The proceeds were in aid of the Institute for the Blind. " Pygmalion and Galatea," a Greek play of three acts, and a small one-act play entitled " The New Poor," were presented by the members of the club in the Presbyterian Sunday School Hall on Friday, November 25th, and were pronounced a success. Throughout their dramatic work the girls have been greatly aided by Miss Anderson, President of the club, who had spared no pains in arranging rehearsals and giving up her leisure time to assisting them in their work. To her their best thanks are due.

SCHOOL CHOIR The choir which was formed at the beginning of last term has proved a great success. The singing in Assembly is therefore much improved, for the girls practise every Wednesday afternoon the hymns for the week. We must take this opportunity of thanking Doris and Edna for playing the hymns every morning in Assembly. (This should be specially noted by present School members.—Editor's Note, 1944).

STAFF GROUP, 1923 Standing (L. to R.): Miss L. Shaw, Miss Anderson, Miss Gilbert, Miss Dunoon, Miss Ballans. Seated : Miss Morgan, Miss Afleck, Miss Bottoms. One of our faithful Old Girls, Elma Taylor, has been kind enough to come every Friday morning to play for class singing and an, Thursday afternoon for physical culture. We are very grateful to her, and pleased to see she keeps up such a live interest in her old School.

BOARDERS' NOTES The Boarders are a cheerful race, Of troubles they haVe many; But just to see them face to face, You'd think they hadn't any.

ROSLYN Boarding school life is by no means monotonous, and if anyone doubts it, we would like her to try it. If it's only getting into trouble for being naughty, we are kept lively,

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thoroughly enjoyed by all present. At this meeting three of the School Council members came and talked to us. They thanked us for the assistance given, and said they hoped we would continue to " boost " our School and use our influence for its good. On 27th August the annual re-union was held. This took the form of a " high tea," which was a very great success. About 65, including staff and prefects, sat down to partake of the good things provided. The School dining-room was taxed to its utmost. When tea was over, the Principal (Miss Pratt) thanked the Old Coillegians, and said she looked upon the meeting as a splendid augury for the success of the School, and congratulated us on our live association. Our President (Mrs. Geo. Robertson) also spoke. Miss A. C, Harris Principal of the old School, was unavoidably absent, but Mrs. Mountjoy (formerly Miss Ella Harris), one of the old staff, was present. Again our members came to the fore on 1st October, when the School fete was held, and HARRIS HOUSE worked on the refreshment stall, netting £27 We are eight in number now, having lost towards the £400 taken that afternoon and one of our girls, who was, owing to unfore- evening. Our members have shown their seen circumstances, forced to leave us and go capabilities in the art of preparing and dishome. We hope, however, that the time will pensing refreshments at these functions. come when she will be able to return to us It is with deep regret that we record The again. death, early in July, of one of our most faithWe pride ourselves with the honour of being ful workers and members, Miss Ella Purnell. Our committee, as well as the association, the first girls to " try " the new hospital, for has indeed sustained a great loss. we had a slight attack of chicken-pox, but are getting better, and will soon be able to boast. Any old scholar who wishes to contribute S.P. in any way towards the School, whether it be money for prizes, or otherwise, may hand their donations in to the Secretary. Our assoOLD COLLEGIANS' ASSOCIATION ciation has decided to present the Dux Prize We have much pleasure in contributing items each year. to the School paper, so that each member and THE FIRST SPEECH DAY the present scholars may know the doings of the Old Collegians' Association. We have now The first Speech Day of the Presbyterian close on a hundred members—a very fine beGirls' College, held in the City Hall last night, ginning to an association which is practically will be a memorable one in the history of in the making, having lapsed in wartime. We Geelong's " baby public school." The hall was are glad that our old College is connected with too small to accommodate the large crowd the new in this way, and would like to hear desirous of being present. from any scholars of the Newtown Ladies' Mr. J. Pettitt, Chairman of the College CounCollege who wish to join our association, which is named The Old Collegians' Associa- cil, traced the history of the College, and the tion, Presbyterian Girls' College. The scholars success attending its first year. That success must have attended the old School for at least wgs due in a very large measure to Miss Pratt one year. It is so hard to keep in touch with and her staff. the old scholars. We have several new members, girls who have completed their studies HEAD MISTRESS' REPORT at P.G.C. In reading the first annual report of the Our full meetings have been well attended, and very successful. At the opening of the College, Miss Pratt said that the Newtown Ladies' College has been incorporated with School tennis courts, on the 11th May, our members took charge of, and dispensed, after- the present School, and a tribute was paid to noon tea, thus helping considerably towards the fine work done by the Misses Harris. the success of the function. The College was informally opened on 17th On 17th June, in the School Assembly Hall, February, 1920. On the opening morning there Mr. D. F. Griffiths talked to us 'of his travels were present 91 girls, 20 of whom were Boardin America, and quite carried us away with him ers. These numbers had not only been mainto that wonderful country. His remarks were tained, but had increased during the year.

There are 23 of us in Roslyn, our Senior House, and we have a very lively time, especially when some rebel oversteps the bounds. The other day one of our members committed a most cruel murder in the bathroom with a towel, and what do you think her victim was ?—a huge moth! No. 5 Dormitory has been infested with a large tarantula for some days past, and one of the occupants has caused much merriment to her dormitory companions by giving vent to her feelings in loud shrieks whenever the dreaded creature comes forth to take his evening meal. We have not been for any picnics this term, so far, owing to the day fixed being wet; but we hope that before the year closes we will be able to take a trip to Torquay, where we will spend the last picnic day with some of our happy family, who, at the end of the year, are leaving us for the sterner game of life.

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Of honours gained and successes won, there was little to relate. At the music examinations of the University of Melbourne, Edna Ellis passed in Grade IV. and Una Handley in Grade III. At the University Public Examinations just concluded, two candidates had been presented for some intermediate subjects, five candidates for the full intermediate examinations, one for the leaving certificate, and two for leaving honours in English. The usual School games had been played, and the girls had shown keen interest. The thanks of the whole School were conveyed to Miss Morres for the great help which she had given to the School in its sport. During the year the Dramatic Society had been formed, and it was hoped to have next year Camera and Nature Study Clubs. Bible study circles had been held, and would form a branch of the Christian Union next year. Reference was made to the willing help and support given by the staff. Thanks were given to those friends who had shown their interest in the School by gifts or by donations to the Prize Fund. The services rendered throughout the year by the Rev. C. Neville were gratefully acknowledged. Miss Pratt laid the claims of the proposed Women's College of the University before her

hearers, and, in conclusion, stressed the importance of secondary and continued education, and said that the true wealth of the nation lay in the well-trained minds of the citizens whose education had taught them the joy of service, and whose soul had been awakened to whatsoever things are true, noble and of good report. The Rev. J. McKenzie, M.A., the Chairman of the Educational Board, congratulated the School on the success of its first year. It would be wrong to expect too much from the Educational Board. Such a school as the one in Geelong would have to grow and prosper with the support of the public on the spot. The Council had started the work of the School well, and Miss Pratt had commenced her work on the right lines. He had no doubt it would grow and prosper. Girls were fortunate in having such an institution, especially as a few years ago it was considered unnecessary to teach girls. Times, however, had changed, and a place for girls had been found in all the educational institutions. Teachings at their schools were based on the teachings of the Bible, which was the foundation of all progress, and a good healthy social life. Such teachings taught service, and it was in that way that they would build up a great sermon. As girls had found a place in their institutions, he hoped they would go out and lift up the Cross' of Christ, underwritten with the great word, " Service." Mrs. H. Hitchcock distributed the prizes.

" MORONGO " OLD COLLEGIANS' ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT, 1944 It is with pleasure that I present to you the Annual Report for the year ended 1944. The Annual Meeting was held at the A.B.C. Cafe, Geelong, on Staurday, 20th November, 1943, when there was an excellent attendance of Old Collegians, together with representatives from " The Hermitage " Old Girls, Miss Shaw, and representatives from the School, and Miss Pratt. The following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing twelve months:— President: Mrs. M. Mund. Vice-Presidents: Miss Margaret Simson and Mrs. Tolhurst. Secretary: Miss Rae McClure. Assistant Secretary: Miss Wynne Sinclair. Treasurer: Miss Mollie Shirra. Assistant Treasurer: Miss Beth Davis. Committee: Mrs. N. Peck, Misses Margaret Cameron, Pat Elvins, Heather Stewart, Audrey Smith, Marjorie Cooke, Audrey Gillett, Doreen Galbraith, Jean Rentoul, Margaret Neilson, Shirley Herd, Betty Grant, and Joan Neilson.

Membership The membership of the Association continues to grow, but it would be a pleasure to be able to report that all Old Collegians had become financial members.

New Member At the first Committee Meeting of the year Joan Neilson was appointed to that position, left vacant for the girl leaving School at the close of the previous year.

" Back to School " Day Miss Shaw again invited the Association to hold the Annual " Back to School " Day at " Morongo " on Saturday, 29th April, and it was gratifying to see so many members present. Various competitive sports were enjoyed, and we once again thank Miss Pillow for the hospitality extended to us on this occasion. Three members from " The Hermitage " Old Girls were present, and they expressed pleasure at the opportunity of seeing over the School. An amount of £25 was donated to the New School Hospital Fund, and the following Old

THE LUCERNIAN Collegians donated beds and lockers to furnish the Hospital:— Beds: Janet Turner, Jean Rowe, Netta, Heather and Megan Bowring, Phyllis David, Ada Wilson, and Nan Venters. Lockers.. Audrey Smith, Ruth and Gwenda Hagger, Lorna Mund, Loris Thomson and Alison McPhee. Desk: Dorothy Brebner. It is pleasing to note that Colac Branch forwarded an amount of £12/7/6 towards the Hospital equipment, and we sincerely thank them for this practical •assistance. Owing to existing conditions, activities have, once agan, been somwhat curtailed during the year, but the following efforts have helped to augment our funds:— Bike Hike to Barwon Heads on February 26th, £2/10/-. On May 12th a Dance organised by Shirley Herd and Betty Grant, resulted in an amount of £18/0/4 being handed to the War Funds Board. £2/19/4 was paid into the funds by Marjorie Cooke and Heather Stewart as a result of a Salamagundi Evening, held at the Kindergarten Hall on August 23rd. An Opportunity Shop was held in June, and returned a nett amount of £38/3/10, £35 of which was handed to the School to pay for a fireplace in the new Assembly Hall. On November 1st we held a Picture Night at the Regent Theatre, which returned approximately £4/10/-. All the booking was done by Audrey Gillett; this was very much appreciated. The Association again expresses thanks to those who, on the fourth Sunday of each month, so willingly give service at the Hostel. During the year the Association decided to affiliate itself with the local branch of the National Council of Women of Victoria, and appointed Jean McLennan and Eileen Douglas as representatives to attend meetings. In October, the Annual School Service was held at St. David's, and was well attended. Old Collegians augmented the Church choir, and assisted in the service. At the School Sports in October several members assisted Miss Pillow with the afternoon tea. We also had a team in the flag race, and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. On November 11th the President and two Committee members attended the Annual Meeting of the Melbourne Branch. The re= port and balance sheet showed a splendid year's work, and the branch is to be congratulated on its continued enthusiasm. Two representatives were present at " The Hermitage " Old Girls' Re-union. These opportunities of attending functions at other schools are always appreciated, as we feel there is mutual benefit to be gained.

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Our thanks are again due to Mr. Neilson for auditing the books of the Association, and to the " Geelong Advertiser " for its continued support and courtesy at all times. The Association is most grateful to our Patron, Miss Shaw, and all office-bearers, for interest and help throughout the year. The funds at the close of the year are as follow:— £81 Balance, General Fund .. 33 .. .. Balance, " Morongo " Fund 26 .. Balance, Gertrude Pratt Hall Fund .. and 91 War Savings Certificates. In conclusion, I have pleasure in announcing on behalf of the Committee for 1944 the newlyappointed office-bearers:— President: Lorna Mund. Vice-Presidents: Margaret Simson and Morva Tolhurst. Hon. Secretary: Wynne Sinclair. Hon. Assistant Secretary: Audrey Gillett. Hon. Treasurer: Mollie Shirra. Hon. Assistant Treasurer: Beth Davis. Committee members have yet to be elected. MELBOURNE BRANCH Annual Report, 1944 I have pleasure in presenting to you, on behalf of your Committee, the Annual Report for 1944. At the 1943 Annual Meeting the following office-bearers were appointed:— President: Eileen Hicks. Vice-Presidents: Pat McBride, Betty Anderson. Secretary: Jean Croll. Treasurer: Mollie Williams. Committee: Margaret Fleming, Minnie Harding, Mavis Pettitt, Rosaleen Price, Pat. Warren. Subsequently, Judith Johnson was co-opted as representative of the girls who had just left School. We were sorry to lose Margaret Fleming and Pat Warren through resignation from the Committee during the year. Pat has left us for Adelaide, where she has taken a new appointment, and she carries with her our best wishes for her future in that city. We were pleased to welcome Dorothy Glover to the Committee in August. This year we have 42 financial members. It is encouraging to know that quite a number of girls who left school last year and came to Melbourne have joined our Association, and are showing interest in our activities. This year, all money raised for war purposes was placed in one fund—our Patriotic Fund—and the Committee decided that the amount raised for the year should be sent to the fund for the bombed children of Britain. We are pleased to report that £25 has been paid to that fund.

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The remainder of the money raised last year We have 30 financial members, and there for patriotic purposes was allocated as fol- were 3 new members, namely, Shirley Shannon, lows: £12 to purchase surgical instruments for Joan Dorman and Dulcie Bradshaw, to whom a forward field unit, and £5 to the Merchant we extend a hearty welcome. Navy. We express our sincere sympathy to Leslie During this year several functions have been Miles (nee McAdam) on the death of her arranged for our Patriotic Fund. In March, brother, P.O. W. McAdam, and to Nance Margaret Fleming held a most enjoyable after- Symons (nee Stewart) on the death of her noon at her home, while both Pat Warren husband, P.O. W. Symons. Both were killed and Betty Anderson arranged tennis parties to on active service. Nance, who lost her home help swell the funds. In May we were able and all her personal belongings in the fires so to add £3 to our fund as a result of a suc- shortly before, is now doing service work. cessful picture night held at the Majestic Our congratulations to Alberta McKay, who Theatre. has changed her name to Mrs. Laurie McFarSo that girls who have left school during the lane, and to Joan Russell '(nee Bryan) on the. past few years might learn of the various acti- birth of a daughter; Mrs. Campbell (nee Myra vities of our branch, and also meet the Com- McDonald) a daughter; and Mrs. Len Ralton mittee, our President, Eileen Hicks, enter- (nee Leila Wallace) a son. tained about 30 girls at her home in Kew in In conclusion, I would like to thank the Old June, and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. Collegians for the way they supported the A successful musical evening, with the pro- efforts of the branch. Also our Secretary, who gramme arranged by Dorothy Glover, has held has given us so much of her time and energy, in the Jerram Hall, Spring Street, on October and Treasurer, who has helped to make our 13th. At this function we had also a gift efforts a success. table, where felt toys, flowers, cakes, etc., were Jessie E. Lang, President. sold. As a result of the evening, we were able to pay over £14 into our Patriotic Fund. ENGAGEMENTS During the year, Pat McBride has regularly collected and sent away parcels of magazines J ean Campbell Harvey, R.A.A.F. for the members of the forces. Rae McClure—F.O. H. J. N. Burn, R.A.A.F. Members of our Association, together with Betty Gunn—Sgt. E. M. Sears, R.A.A.F. members of Clarendon Old Collegians, have Averyl MacKinnon—Lieut. T. W. Roberts. Margaret Shirra—Charles Saleh. taken their turn at entertaining members of the forces on one evening a month at the Com- Joan Berryman—Lieut. Lawrence Kauffman. Francis Gough—Capt. Ern Stevens, A.I.F. bined Old Girls' Clubrooms. Our knitting group still meets regularly Nancy Carstairs—D. McCrae. every month. The Committee purchased wool Leslie Miles (McAdam)—Peter Price, A.I.F. during the year, and, from this, many garments Lorna Bampfield—Jack Simpson, A.I.F. have been knitted and sent to the Baby Health Agnes Templeton—Neil A. Wickenton. Training Centre, in Carlton. At these meet- Phoebe Bignell— ings, we still contribute towards War Savings Rae Crouch—L.S.D. Hayden Birrell, R.A.N.V.R. Certificates for the Gertrude Pratt Hall Fund. Chloris Milne—Sgt. Don. F. Sillitoe. In conclusion, we wish to thank all who have Frances Gough—Capt. Ernest Stevens. helped us in any way during the year, and we Rhona Connery--F.O. H. George Merten. appeal to you all for your continued interest and support during 1945. MARRIAGES Eileen Hicks, President. Jean Croll, Hon. Secretary Joy Curry—Leslie Maxwell Cleverdon. Loraine Tilley—Capt. J. McFlorence, A.I.F. WESTERN DISTRICT BRANCH Dyllis Henry—Sgt. L. M. McWattie, A.I.F. Myrl Holt—Lieut. John Irvine-. Annual Report, 1944 Jean Reid—Vern Jack, A.I.F. It is with pleasure I present the Annual Report of the Western District Branch of the Nancy Heard—Lieut. Eric Dohnt. Dorothy Batten—S./Sgt. John Coulson. . " Morongo " Old Collegians. Gwen Webster—John Illingworth. Though our activities are still very limited, Morva Long—Sgt. Wilfred Tolhurst, A.I.F. we held two very successful dances during the Ethel Tribolet— year, and were able to hand £18 to the Colac Rae McClure—F.O. H. Burn. District patriotic funds and £12/17/6 to the Meg Carmichael—A.C.1 John Hedlam. School Hospital Fund. Winsome Fagg—Gnr. Geoffrey C. Spencer. The enthusiastic manner in which our widely- Enid Wilson Frank Shann. scattered Old Collegians rally round and make Francis Gough—Capt. Ern Stevens, A.I.F. these efforts a success is most encouraging, Agnes Templeton—Neil A. Wickerton. especially when we think of the distances they Rhona Connery—F.O. George Merten. have to travel and the restrictions they put June Graham—Bill Dunn. up with. Betty Gunn—Sgt. E. M. Sears, A.I.F.

THE LUCERNIAN Grace Vallance—Sgt. John Husband. Doreen White—Cpl. Arthur W. Williams, R.A.A. F. Beth Campbell— — Chapman. Connie Buchanan—S./Sgt. Allan Fricke, U.S.A.A.C. <joy Glover—Sgt. H. Lawson. Rhona Connery—F.O. H. G. Merten.

BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. S. Blakiston, (G. Madden)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. McColl (J. Orchard)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. Hooper (L. Ebbott)—a daughter. Major and Mrs. J. Mahoney (A. Simson'—a daughter. F./Sgt. and Mrs. W. Morley (M. Drayton)— a daughter. W.O. and Mrs. A. S. Cook (G. Drayton)—a daughterl. Sgt. and Mrs. L. McWattie (D. Henry)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. E. McCann (E. McIntyre)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. R. White (G. Walter)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Mockridge (B. Cousins) —a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. S. Venters (S. Honey)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. B. Hastie (J. McAdam)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. F. Shann (E. Wilson)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. A. Butcher (B. Batten)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. Hal. Russell (J. Bryan)—a son. Cpl. and Mrs. J. H. Sloman (Lyn Adams)— a daughter. Lieut. and Mrs. E. Dohnt (Nancy Heard)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. A. Fleming (Margaret Salter)— a son. Mr. and Mrs. W. Paton (Chirsty Ross)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. C. Ward (Ruth Carey)—a daughter Dora Hallam (Riddle)—a daughter. Greta Mann (Mathison)—a son. Dulcie Brunton (Brownlee)—a daughter.

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We have to thank and congratulate the younger members of the Association on the very successful dance they ran in the Ford Club Rooms, raising £18/0/4. Once again a number of our members took part in a bike hike to Barwon Heads on Saturday, 26th February. We are once more indebted to Eileen Douglas for her very kind invitation to afternoon tea, which was very welcome after a hard push against a strong headwind. We express our sincere sympathy to the following in the loss of dear ones :—Beryl Eaton, Marjorie Rix, Dorothy Rushton (Brown), Joan Habergham, Nancy Harding and Doreen Williams, Beth and Ida Brewster, Marjorie Cooke, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Doery and family, Patricia, Marion, Gwenda and Nell Moreton, and Robin Ward.

GEELONG BRANCH List of Financial Members

Anderson, Joan, c/o. Royal Melbourne Hospital, 172 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. *Brownhill, Mary Prospect Road, Newtown. Bennett, Rona, Dimboola. *Brebner, Dorothy, Willow Bank, Buangor. Barr, Nancy, 10 Albert Street, Geelong West. Berryman, Joan, Fairview Avenue, Newtown. Brett, Loma, 20 Laurel Bank Parade, Newtown. Batten, Barbara, 44 Buckland Avenue, Newtown. Boadle, Mrs. G. (Carleen Roebuck), Aphrasia Street, Newtown. Balfour, Mrs. J. R. (Dorothy Notman), " Kalymna," Skipton. Batten, Mrs. L. (Gwenda Ives), 9 Lunan Ave., Drumcondra, Geelong. Bartle, Joan, 31 Fairview Avenue, Newtown. Bayly, Jeanne, Union Bank, Wangaratta. Bruce, Mrs. L. F. (Betty Clay), Pt. Lonsdale. Burn, Mrs. H. (Rae McClure), 8 Garden St., Geelong. Brewster, Beth, " Glen Brae," Avon Plains. Brewster, Ida, " Glen Brae," Avon Plains. Barratt, Joyce, 28 Meakin St., Geelong. GENERAL NOTES Craddock, Noel, 26 Stephen St., Newtown. Daisy Balfour is a sister at St. Andrew's Cameron, Margaret, 36 Retreat Rd., Newtown. Hospital, where Gwen Mathison is still doing Chisholm, Morva, 367 Myers St., E. Geelong. good work. Cairney, Valree, 24 Humble St., E. Geelong. *Cameron, Jean, " Fort William," Mortlake. We offer our congratulations to Dora *Carmichael, Betty, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne Madden. Chisholm, Mrs. Jack (Lois Mathews)Lieut. Margaret Dale, in the A.W.A.S., is 99 Minerva Rd., Herne Hill. First Officer-in-Charge of Victorian superviCooke, Marjorie, 290 Latrobe Ter., Geelong. sory personnel, recently appointed to ensure Curtis, Rhonda. that high standard of discipline and behaviour Coulson, Mrs. J. (Dorothy Batten), 44 Buckof service is maintained. land Ave., Newtown Audrey Smith is still doing an excellent job Dunoon, Jennie, 12 Nantes St.,Newtown. as City Treasurer. Doyle, Mrs. J. L. (Dorothy nderson), PurA most successful Opportunity Shop was rumbete Ave. Manifold Heights. held during the. year, raising £38/3/10. Our ' Marns St., Wagga Wagga, Davies, Jean, 17 success was mainly due to the great work that N.S.W. Mollie Shirra did in contacting all the girls, Doull, Dorothy, " Moynella," Gipps St., Port for which we wish to offer our sincere thanks. Fairy.

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Dunn, Mrs. W. (June Graham), 86 Peter St., Wagga Wagga, N.S.W. David, Elsie, Noble St., Newtown. Evans, Patricia, Valley Rd., Highton. Fish, Jean, Irol Park, Dookie. Fallaw, Mrs. H. (Vida Walter), Eastern Beach, Geelong. Field, Nancy, 4 Lunan Ave., Drumcondra. French, Mrs. J. (Mary Graham), 167 Skene St., Newtown. Field, Marjorie, 4 Lunan Ave., Drumcondra. Graham, Marjorie, 4 Lunan Ave., Drumcondra Gillett, Audrey, Burnside Rd., Bannockburn. Galbraith, Doreen, 165 Myers St., Geelong. Grant, Betty, 131 Aberdeen St., Newtown. *Graham, Lois, " Lake View," Terang. Gordon, Jean, Bush Nursing Hospital, Coleraine. Herd, Shirley, 27 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Belmont. Hagger, Ruth, 9 Upper Skene St., Newtown. Hughes, Betty, Minerva Rd., Herne Hill. Herd, Betty, 27 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Belmont. Henderson, Margaret, 82 Shannon Ave., Newtown. *Hemphill, Elsa, 116 Roslyn Rd., Belmont. Hinchliffe, Joyce, " Iron Duke," Noble St., Newtown. Hodge, Kath., Nurses' Home, Geelong. Haequoit, Mrs. (Jessie Templeton), Box 4, Yea. *Headlam, Mrs. J. (Meg Carmichael), Flat 9, 472 St. Kilda Rd., Melbourne. *Harding, Mrs. D. (Nancy White), 10 Noble St., Newtown. Illingworth, Elva, 269 Malop St., Geelong. Illingworth, Mrs. S. (Gwen Webster), 264 Pakington St., Newtown. *Jolly, Mrs. J. (eggy Freedman), 16 Mona St., Battery Point, Hobart. Judge, Jean, 300 Latrobe Ter., Geelong. Jack, Mrs. V. (Jean Reid), Eastern Beach, Geelong. Jones, Mrs. C. (Lorna Pardy), 13 Meakin St., Geelong. Kirchhofer, Joyce, 94 Aberdeen St., Geelong. Lilburne, Mrs. H. (Jessie Lowe), Aphrasia St., Newtown. Lucas, Mavis, 28 Buckland Ave., Newtown. Money, Mrs. J. (Florence Davies), Gertrude St., Geelong West. Martin, Mollie, " Kia Ora " Hospital, Hamilton Moreton, Nell, Bellevue," Lake Bolac. Madden, Patsy, 3 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Belmont. *Moreton, Marian, Coolangatta, Lake Bolac. Mund, Mrs. M. (Lorna Gill), Burnham Flats, Skene St., Newtown. Muller, Mrs. G. J. (Marianne Pettitt), " Blink Brae," Bell Post Hill, Geelong. Murray, Mrs. G. (Nellie Munro), c/o. Dr. Reid, Belmont. Munro, Marjorie, 64 Skene St., Newtown. Murdoch, Rosemary, 26 Grandview Gr., Drumcondra. Moreton, Gwenda, Coolangatta, Lake Bolac. *McPhee, Jean, 348 Ryrie St., Geelong. *McPhee, Alison, 348 Ryrie St., Geelong. McKenzie, Jean, Bell Par., Drumcondra. McGie, Marjorie, 256 Latrobe Ter., Newtown.

McKenzie, Flora, " Rona," Shelford. McKenzie, Heather, " Rona," Shelford. *McKinnon, Averyl, 18 Harcourt St., Newtown. McKinnon, Elaine, " Maranoa," 14 Virginia St., Newtown. McCoy, Bertha, Union Bank, Tamworth. McGregor, P., 11 Smith St., Hexham. Neilson, Margaret, 68 Fairview Av., Newtown Neilson, Joan, 19 Retreat Rd., Newtown. Oke, Cora, " Myoora," Marshall. Potter, Alyson, 9a Wattletree Rd., Drumcondra. Potter, Claire, 9a Wattletree Rd., Drumcondra. Piper, Mrs. F. (nee Ila Herd), c/o 27 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Belmont. Peck, Mrs. N. (nee Betty Berryman), 70 Fairview Av., Newtown. *Penney, Betty, 98 Noble St., Newtown. Peel, Jean, " Tower Hill," Inverleigh. Rowe, Jean, 17 Roslyn Rd., Belmont. *Rix, Marjorie, 24 Drumcondra Av., Geelong. Rogers, Mrs. (Margarat MacKinley), 240 Ryrie St., Geelong. Randle, Mrs. A. (Nell Williams), " Hillside," Colac. Rentoul, Jean, 286 Latrobe Terrace, Newtown. Reddie, Margaret, 37 Skene St., Geelong. *Robb, Claire, " Gleniffer," Scoresby. Reid, Mrs. J. D. (Nancy Munro), 216 High St., Belmont. Robertson, G., 23 Meakin St., East Geelong. Rix, Jean, 146 Autumn St., Geelong West. Shirra, Mollie, 104 Aberdeen St., Geelong West. Stanistreet, Mary, Russell St., Bendigo. Sinclair, Wynne, 30 Eastern Beach, Geelong. Sweeten, Norma, Minerva Rd., Newtown. Sands, Elsie, " Fair Brae," Corack East. Sharpe, Eileen, 84 High St., Belmont. Steel, Betty, " Bundarra," Buckley. Stafford, Alice, 208 Pleasant St., Ballarat. Stafford, Betty, 208 Pleasant St., Ballarat. Stewart, Eathorne, Sears, Mrs. E. M. (Betty Gunn), 4 Brown St., East Geelong. Turner, Janet, Robertson St., Casterton. Taylor, Mrs. D. R. (Annie McDonald), 16 Swinburne St., North Geelong. Thompson, Mrs. (Jean Calder), •Roxby St., Manifold Heights. Thompson, Loris, 168 Yarra St., Geelong Wiliams, Mrs. A. W. (Doreen White), 105 Prospect Rd., Newtown. Ward, Mrs. C. T. (Ruth Carey), Scots' Manse, Grant St., Inglewood. Wright, Mrs. J. (Myee Herd), 56 Upper Skene St., Geelong. *Wragge, June, Marlga Station, Deniliquin. Weston, Mrs. W. (Pearl Black), Noble St., Geelong. Ward, Robin, Seabeach Par., North Shore. Whittaker, Margarat, 100 Aphrasia St., Newtown. Wickenton, Mrs. (Agnes Templeton), Post Office, Terang.

THE LUCERNIAN Life Members Bucknell, Mrs. M. (nee Isabel Heard), Willaura. Batten, Mrs. 0., 44 Buckland Av., Newtown. Bond, Isabel, Scott St., Cobden. Bartlett, Beth, Cr. Latrobe Ter. and Elizabeth St., Newtown. Blakiston, Mrs. S. (nee Gwen. Madden), 30 Retreat Rd., Newtown. Crawcour, Mrs. D. (nee D. Jacobs), 100 Elphin Rd., Launceston, Tas. Cornell, Mrs. (Marjorie Gordon), Crocker St., Ballarat. Carnell, Alexe, 7 Lunan Av., Geelong, (A.W.A.S.) Elsom, Jessie, Wallup, via Horsham. Elvins, Pat., " Carlyon," Latrobe Ter., Geelong Geddes, Innes, " Karmala," Lake Bolac. Harding, Minnie, W.R.A.N.S., Princess Mary Club, Lonsdale St., Melbourne. Hill, Lisle, Lonsdale St., South Geelong. Dohnt, Mrs. E, (nee Nancy Heard), " Lake Banks," Noradjuha. Heard, Alison, " Wembley " Private Hospital Horsham. Hewitson, Betty, Gold House, Healesville. Hannon, Mrs. J. L. (Edith Olsen), " Bonnie Doon," Oaklands, N.S.W. Hearne, Patricia, 53 The Esplanade, Geelong. Hyde, Mrs. (nee Pauline Marchant), 29 Barclay St., Maryborough. Ingpen, Mrs. T. (nee V. Anderson), Latrobe Ter., Geelong. Irving, Mrs. J. (Myrl Holt), 342 Myers St., Geelong. Kerr, Joyce, Green Abbey, Oaklands, N.S.W. Levey, Bertha, "Yuriga," Winchelsea. Leigh, Edith, Valley Rd., Highton Matheson, Gladys, Laurel Bank Par., Newtown. May, Winifred, Private Bag, Stawell. Marshall, Mrs. S. (nee Jean Venters), 18a Trevalyn Rd., Trevalyn, Launceston, Tas. McCann, Mrs. E. (Edna McIntyre), " Dryden," Fyansford. McCormack, Mavis, Upper Morrison, via Elaine. McKeon, Gwen., Austin St., Newtown. McNair, Mrs. J. V. (Gladys Fagg), 80 Fairview Av., Newtown. McColl, Mrs. (June Orchard), 37 Fitzroy St., Geelong. Newall, Mrs. A. (Mary McLennan), " Auvergne," Marnoo. Nelson, Mrs. E. (Leslie Long), Stephen St., Newtown. Oddie, Margaret, " Challicum Park," Beaufort Orchard, Mrs. W. (Viv. Bartlett), 8 Oliver St., East Malvern. Purnell, Marjorie, " Dooen Langi," Kojonup. Penney, Jessie, 98 Noble St., Newtown. Pettitt, Margaret, Box 188, Geelong. Profitt, Mrs. V. (Gladys Wynn), Claremont Ave., Newtown. Prowse, Margot, 1 Fyans St., Chilwell. Reeves, Vera, 3 Flat Maronor, 135 Kurraba Rd., Neutral Bay, Sydney.

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Smith, Joyce, 32 Elizabeth St., Newtown. Smith, Audrey, 11 Elizabeth St., Newtown. Simson, Margaret, 7 Stephen St., Newtown. Shone, Mrs. L. (Gwen Dancey), 25 Fairview St., Newtown. Sutciffe, Helen, Geelong Hospital. Sloman, Mrs. J. H. (Lyn Adams), Victoria Par., Geelong. Stewart, Heather, 17 Buckland Ave., Newtown Tolhurst, Mrs. W. (Morva Lonny, Stephen St., Newtown. Venters, Nan, Shannon Ave., Newtown. Venters, Agnes, Leigh Park, Private Bag, Doroq, Geelong. Venters, Mrs. Stewart (Sadie Honey), Gheringhap. Wood, Mrs. S. (Jean Matheson), 17 Laurel Bank Par., Newtown. Walter, Mrs. K. (Agnes Black), Box 215, Hamilton. Honorary Members McLennan, Jean, 77 Aberdeen St., Newtown. Pratt, Miss Gertrude (Headmistress 1920-41), 1 Bayview Ave., Hawthorn. Mahoney, Mrs. J. (Alison Simson), 26 Glenbrook Ave., East Malvern. Mann, Sister S. L., VX65922, 4th A.G.H., A.A.N.S. Riddle, Sister E. D., VX8392, 4th A.G.H., A.A.N.S. Storrer, Sister A. M., VX48624, 4th A.G.H., A.A.N.S.

MELBOURNE BRANCH Life Members Balfour, Beryl, 9 Courtney St., N. Melbourne. Balfour, Daisy, 47 Briggs St., Caulfield, S.E.B. Bartlett, Beth, University Women's College, Carlton. Coldicutt, Mrs. K. J. (Dorothy Adams), Flat 2 35 Walpole St., Kew, E.4. Croll, Mrs. E. (Jean Pettitt), 1 Carramar Ave., Camberwell, E.6. Gough, Elsie, 5 Denbigh Court, 6 Denbigh Rd. Armadale, S.E.3. Hicks, Eileen, 12 Molesworth St., Kew, E.4. Johnson, Erica, 25 Denbigh Rd., Armadale. S.E.3. McKie, Mrs. M. (Helen Venters), " Carlingford," Epping. Mahoney. Mrs. J. (Alison Simson), 55a Burke Rd., East Malvern. Milne, Chloris, 24 South Rd., Brighton Beach. French, Mrs. B. (Rosemary Weddell), 3 Bates St., East Malvern. Stevens, Mrs. E. (Frances Gough), la Clinton St., East Brighton. Williams, Mrs. H. Morrell (Helen Twaddell), The Boulevard, North Balwyn. Financial Members Anderson, Elizabeth, 5 Denbigh Court, 6 Denbigh Rd., Armadale, S.E.3. Arnott, Mrs. J. (Dorothea Davidson), 32 Hill St., Box Hill. Arnott, Jeannette, Alfred Hospital, Prahran.

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Batchelor, Patricia, 2 Deakin Ave., Mildura. Collyer, Mrs. M., 23 Liscard St., Elsternwick. Davies, Mrs. R. (Eileen Buckhurst), 502 Punt Rd., South Yarra. Donaldson, Margaret, 24 Scott St., Elwood. Dwyer, Bonnie, 93 Allison Rd., Elsternwick. Elvins, June, 35 Callantina Rd., Hawthorn. Ferguson, Helen, 605 Toorak Rd., Toorak, S.E.2. Fleming, Mrs. A. M. (Margaret Salter), 388 Canterbury Rd., Surrey Hills. Hawken, Mrs. (Ena Miller), Gowan Brae, Teesdale. Laird, Mrs. M. (Margaret Page), Box 182, Warracknabeal. Lord, W. Lorimer, Mrs. A. (Jean Mcllroy), " Sourista," 17 Nevis St., Hartwell, E.6. McBride, Pat., Janet Clarke Hall, Carlton, N.3 McKay, Mrs. H. L. (Gwen Morgan), 7 Moody St., North Balwyn. McMeekin, Nancy, Heidelberg Military Hosp.

Moreton, Pat., Parupa Park, Westmere. Northey, Marjorie, 33 Scott Gr., E. Malvern, S. E.6. Perry, Kathleen, 416 Mont Albert Rd., Mont Albert. Pettitt, Mavis, St. John's Wood, Burke Rd., Camberwell. Price, Rosaleen, 186a Park St., W. Brunswick. Seward, Mrs. G. B. (Erva Hirst), 29 Hill Rd., North Balwyn. Shields, Mrs. R. (Hazel Dugdale), 28 Clifton Rd., Hawthorn, E.3. Stainsby, Shirley, 1 Menzies Ave., Brighton Beach, S.5. Strickland, Ellen, c/o. Mrs. Arbuckle, 5 Victoria Rd., E.6. Strickland, Mary, c/o. Mrs. Arbuckle, 5 Victoria Rd., E.6. Vigar, Jessie, 36 Hortense St., Burwood, E.13. Williams, Mrs. H. (Mollie Rich), 17 Maple Cres., Camberwell. 0

ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTIONS You're chopping wood—just little sticks— When Puck, up to his usual tricks, Makes one fly up and hit your nose, And laughingly rocks on his toes. So, wherever you are, always beware, And whatever you are doing, take every care, Because if you don't, you'll be crying with pain, And know Puck has been up to tricks again. Janet Field (12 years).

THE MAGIC BEAN

Bust of Shakespeare (Gift of Miss Haase, 1944) PUCK Should you go wandering at night, Beware of Puck, a tricksy sprite: A really very naughty elf, Who loves to make one hurt oneself. He'll put a bucket in your way, And chuckle half the livelong day, If you should trip, and, with a din, Come tumbling down and hurt your shin.

There is an old fairy story of Jack and his magic bean-seed that grew into a great big plant, and through which Jack climbed to fame and riches. Well, here is a story—and not a fairy story— of another magic bean—the soya. The "golden eggs " that come from it are milk, glue, flour, fertiliser, soap, rubber, paint, celluloid, a car body, and hundreds of other equally diverse products. The soya bean itself is not an invention of modern science; it has been known for thousands of years. It can grow in any soil, and is unaffected by drought and frost. The Chinese and Mongols have used it as a food for centuries. The soya bean contains twice the nourishment .of beefsteak, the meal makes an appetising bread, and the oil provides a substitute for lard or butter. The bean also gives a milk more nourishing than that of the cow. It remained for industry fully to unlock the wonders of the soya bean. For many years American industrialists, among them Henry Ford, have been working to bring into closer co-ordination the products of agriculture and industry. They found the ideal medium in the

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THE LUCERNIAN soya bean. However, growing it in America was not merely a matter of transplanting from China. It was necessary to " breed " a type of plant that would flourish best under the American climatic conditions. To produce that plant finally cost Mr. Ford £2,000,000. His aim was to produce a plastic car body, using the soya as a basis. It was in the search for this that many other uses were discovered. For some years now Ford cars, trucks and utilities have carried small plastic parts made from the soya bean, such as lever knobs, horn buttons, etc. It was also found that soya bean oil mixed with the baking enamel or lacquer, made it dry faster and last longer. It was not till 1942 that the first experimental car body was built, using the soya bean as a basis for the plastic. The body is much lighter than the normal steel body-700 lbs., to be exact—and is much simpler to build. However, the war has held up experiments, and a way has yet to be found to build the plastic car body as cheaply as the steel. The exact detail of the process used to treat the soya bean is still a guarded secret. The more our chemists explored the soya bean, the more uses they found. Soya bean glue is used in veneer and plywood industries. It is waterproof and less sticky. As a coating, it makes wallpaper washable. It is a substitute for linseed, tung and other oils used in paints. Casein was wanted to make nitroglycerine, a powerful explosive used in bombs and shells. Casein is usually extracted from milk, but as milk is food, and food is also an important weapon of war, the soya bean again came to the rescue, and casein was extracted from the soya milk. The chemist can even make fabrics from the soya bean, producing a material that looks like wool. Another important use for the bean is in one type of synthetic rubber.. Patricia Cassidy (13 years)

THE MAGIC OF SPRING Spring has arrived! Every living thing joyfully receives her with welcome hands, and as she comes after a long winter, the world feels the need to manifest its real happiness at her coming. To the tiny villages of Australia's outback spring comes as an artist to re-tint the landscape, and to give the rural dwellers that spirit of contentment not known in urban districts. The gentle, vernal breezes purr through the wattle and awaken the buds to golden glory. The kookaburra laughs heartily—he is pleased with the resurgence he sees about him; and the dainty orchids in the valleys open out, and become elfin sprites in a scene of fairy-like beauty. Climbing roses quiver gently among their green leaves. A blue wren and his mate decide to make their home in this foliage. Where better could they select as a nursery for their fluffy babes? Every shrub and tree dresses itself anew, to be in keeping with the spirit of spring. Laughter is everywhere. Even the houses of the winding village streets re-echo the sounds of children's happiness. Spring has brought true joy into the hearts of all, and past sorrows and disappointments are forgotten in the glory of the present. Love and peace have accompanied her, and have brought songs and sweetness out of the bitter winter. Her coming makes us take fresh hope, and our winter of sadness and of sorrows shall be dispelled by the warm rays of peace and happiness. " If winter comes, can spring be far behind? " Lorraine Munro (13 years).

SHIPWRECK

• The sun sank down In golden splendour. Not a cloud darkened its radiance. And, yet, a few light vapours Seemed scattered o'er The blue heavens— Some fair and slight; A few shone like silver, and Streamed afar, Like horses' manes. Mahy were glittering, like scales Of fish—rose, violet, Gold, white, and purpling-red. One lone ship was seen, with Outstretched sails. All nature seemed fond of tranquility. The glassy sea Scarce rippled; the winds Were at rest. And in the east the crescent moon Came onwards with the vesper star To see a summer's day decline. The sun sank down in beauty, But the eyes of ancient seamen Trembled, when they saw A small black, ominous spot

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Far in the distance. It spread, and spread— Larger and darker—and came O'ershadowing the skies. The ocean rose. The gathering waves grew large And broke in hoarse and Hollow sounds. Mighty winds awoke, And screamed and whistled Through the air. Birds that seemed To have no home, Flocked in terror, And sat with quivering plumage on the mast. Flashes were seen, And distant sounds were heard— Presages of a storm. The sun sank down in beauty, But the skies were wildly changed. No moon was seen in all the heavens To aid or cheer The lone and sea-bent mariner. Planet, Nor guiding star, Broke through the gloom. But the blue lightning flashes Glared along the waters, As if the devil had fired His torch, To light some wretches To their graves. The tempest winds, raving, came Next, in deep, Hollow sounds— Like those the spirits of the dead Do use, when they Would speak their evil prophecies— Muttered of death to come. Then came the thunder, Deepening, crashing, As 'twould rend the world in twain. The ship was tossed, And now stood poised Upon the curdling billows, And now sank deep, Midst watery chasms— Yawning as if in hunger— And sank again. Behind came the mountains of Water, with a rush, And the sound Of gathering power That did appal the heart To look upon. Terrible cries were heard; sounds Of despair; Some like a mother's anguish, Some of intemperate, dark, And dissolute Joy. Music and horrid mirth, but Unallied to Joy. And when the glare was strong, It seemed that Rude, savage men danced

In frantic exultation On the deck, Though all was hopeless. Hark! The ship has struck, and the Forked lightning seeks the arsenal. 'Tis freed! And mirth and madness are no more. 'Midst columned smoke, Deep red the fragments fly In fierce confusion. Splinters and scorched limbs And burning masts, showers Of gold—torn From the heart that hugged it, even till death. The black skies, shocked At the excess of light, Returned the sound in frightful echoes— As if alarm had spread Through all the elements: Then came a sudden silence— Deep— Unnatural— Like the quiet of a grave. Y. McPhee (17 years).

THE BIRD'S NEST I saw a little swallow, Perched up on a tree, He seemed to be saying, " Will you follow me? " There I found a little nest, Underneath the eaves; Then I found the little nest Was made of mud and leaves. Into the nest I peeped, Three birdies did I see, With black beaks they cheeped, And they were watching me. Kathleen Davis (11 years)

SPRING TIME It's the second season of the year, Spring is here! Sprin— is here! Birds are singing in the trees, Flowers nodding in the breeze. All the world is bright and gay, Little lambkins skip and play, On the hillsides, see them run Up and down, so full of fun. E. Lehman (9 years)

BOBTAIL BUNNY There was a little Bunny, His mother called him Bobtail, I used to think it funny When he bobbed along the trail. He met a hedgehog in the field one day, Playing by the roots of a large gum-tree, He laughed and said, " Come and play, Come, play in the field with me." R. Aikman (7 years).

THE LUCERNIAN THE THREE LITTLE DUCKS Once upon a time, there was a mother duck and three baby ducks, and they said that they wanted to go in a boat, because they often saw lots of men in a boat passing by. One day when their mother was out, they found an old tub, and they hopped in and let it float away. It started raining just then, so they went back home, and got an umbrella, and put it in the tub, and started off again. It started raining heavily, then they thought it was silly to go in a boat, so they jumped out, and swam about the pond, so they did not want to go in a boat again. H. Hirst (8i years).

MY STORY I am a coin in the museum. I will tell you my story, 'and how I got here. In 1801 I came out of the Mint. I came out bright and shiny in a linen bag with about three dozen other coins, but there were only three pennies in that bag, I being one of them. We were scorned by all the other coins. When we got to the bank, a little girl and her mother came in. I was given to them as part of their change. " Victoria, dear, here is a new penny for you," said a lady, whom I later discovered was Victoria's mother, Mrs. Gordon. " Thank you very much, Mother," replied Victoria. A few days later, as Victoria was getting out of the carriage, she dropped me, and later a little boy picked me up and kept me. I was very fond of Derrick, as he was called, and he kept me for a long time. But one day he saw a very poor little boy, and he gave me to him. I liked Harry, as the little boy was called, very much. I think I was very precious to him, for he held me tight and wrapped me up in a handkerchief, and he did not spend me. Harry's father was a dustman, and his mother was servant at Lord Clive's Castle, where Harry was to be the odd job boy as soon as the other one left; he was going to leave the following week. One day, as Harry was coming home from Lord Dive's Castle, three boys chased him, and he had to run to get away from them. In doing so, he dropped me in the gutter. Soon after, a little girl, whose name I later discovered was Anne, picked me up. When she got home, she put me in her money-box. I stayed there for a long time. One morning many months later, when Anne was counting the money in her money-box, she saw me, and put me in a little red purse. I think she must have lost the purse, for I stayed there for a long time (I think it must have been about fifty years). Many years later, an old woman with white hair found me, and sobbed over me. " To think," she said, " that I lost you when I was

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a little child." I recognised her then; she was Anne, who had grown to be an old woman. One day the house was very silent, and there were kettles boiling and the smell of antiseptics in the house. I found out later that Anne had been taken very ill, and had died. Jill, Anne's granddaughter, obtained her purse after she died, but she dropped me, and I fell into a hole in the wall. Many years later, when the house was pulled down, a workman discovered me, and took me home to his son, who kept me in a matchbox, and thought nothing more of me. But Richard Raleigh, as he was called, grew up, and became very interested in museums. One day he found me, and gave me to a museum, and I am still there. P. Briggs (11 years).

A WALK THROUGH AN ENGLISH VILLAGE Have you ever passed through an English village? If you have, you will certainly have noticed the difference between it and a big city. In the noise of the city there is little colour and romance. In the country, all is different. As we walk along through a little lane, with hedges on either side, we have time to notice the beauty of the countryside, with green fields on both sides, cows grazing, and flowers growing profusely. In the distance is a little house with a thatched roof and an old-fashioned garden containing verbena and mignonette.

Stretched behind us is a long white road, and in front a little village. We enter the main street (which is the only street), and pass some thatched cottages with pretty gardens and trees. Having waited for some sheep and dogs to go by, we continue our walk. We next come to the shops, huddled together, with roofs of broken slate and moss. Very old are these buildings, but none of the villagers seem to mind. Most of the shops are very clean inside, with simple but homely furnishings, and a small brass bell, which smiles with brightness.

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Next we come to the tavern, which rests under the name of " The Three Jolly Huntsmen." Several men sit on the bench outside or lounge in the doorway, drinking out of tankards. Through the doorway we see the innkeeper in a clean white apron, chatting with some farmers in smocks. A few dogs wait about for their masters, and carts containing pigs are tied up to the posts. Passing on, we find the school—a very small one, with several windows, from which issues the murmur of youthful scholars at work. After passing more cottaes, we, lastly. find the church. the oldest building in the village. Covered with ivy it looks very beautiful and dip-nified, and we stop to have a second look. Going up the path to the door of the church. we are rather saddened by the sight of old lichen - covered tombstones and neglected graves. We feel a ray of hone and happiness, however, when we peen in the door and see the altar, with its cross and the stained-glass windows showing the Ascension into Heaven. We can see that the villagers have taken a nride in beautifying their church, even though it is a small one. As we leave the country behind, we feel regret that we must return to the smoky town, but determine to come back and pay another visit to this peaceful little village, which is typical of rural England. Jacqueline Hannam (13 years).

THE GLORY OF DAWN The light of dawn appears, The cocks begin to crow, The glory of the heavens Peeps through the western glow. The sky is bathed in colours, The faded stars are gone, And on the pleasant air, The first bird sings its song. It tells of joy abounding, Throughout the coming day, To those who read aright, There's a message in its lay. Dew sparkles like the crystal, On the flowers and the grass. We are loth to spoil its beauty By our footfalls as we pass. Dawn turns to day at last, Gone are the hours of night, Hope fills our hearts again, The hope that comes with light. Lorraine Munro (13 years).

THE STORY OF THE SILKWORM Once upon a time there were two silkworms that belonged to a little boy called Bobby. Their names were Willy and Wonky, and every day they had mulberry and lettuce leaves, and soon they made cocoons and turned into two, lovely moths. Jill Ford.

THE LITTLE DUCKLING There is a little duckling, Swims in and out the pond, And sees the fairies dancing Upon the bright green grass; My little baby duckling, He sees them as they pass. B. Henry (8 years).

A GARDEN This is the garden Maudie made, With lots of effort and lots of spade, This is the lovely seed she set, nut of a packet of miznonette; You can see for yourself how it rose and grew, rust as a seed should always do. Jill Ford.

JIMMY JOE I know a little boy, you know, His name is little Jimmy Joe, And when he comes and says, " Hello," I say, " How are you, Jimmy Joe? " Then jimmy Joe, he says, " Good-day, " I'd like you to come out to play With me, we'd have such fun, you see," Says Jimmy Joe to me. E. Hasler (8 years). FAIRIES' BALL The fairies are having a New Year Ball, They are holding it in a lighted hall, Glistening lights all gold and mellow. Up goes the orchestra, up goes the band, All the fairies dance in hand; Frocks of all shades, pink and white, Glistening in the long dark night. Just when night is nearly done, Then it's time for all to run, Fly away just as it's dawn, To get to bed before the morn. E. Tarr (9i years).

MRS. GOLDFINCH Mrs. Goldfinch, on her nest, She has such a pretty vest; Sitting in the sunlight bright, She's indeed a lovely sight. Soon three little eggs appear, White, with brown here and there. In a little while we'll see Mother and her babies three. Mitzi Mildrum (10 years).

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THE LUCERNIAN A MOONLIT LAKE

THE INVASION OF EUROPE

It was a lovely night in late December. A little earlier the sun had diffused upon the earth the splendour of a dying day, and a silence had since prevailed. From the margin of the lake where I stood, the scene spoke of rest and contentment. A new moon hung low over the waters, where tiny ripples played tuneful melodies for the ear. The gum-trees fringing the edge were giving rest to many birds, lulled to sleep by the gentle swaying of the branches, as a soft The ferns and breeze crept among them. undergrowth nodded to each other, and whispered tales of long-forgotten times. Far away music sounded as the town began its revelries. The air carried the perfume of the flowering stocks on the hillsides. The occasional call of an owl pierced the lake's dreaming, and broke into the quiet laughter of the water-nymphs. The velvet sky was ornamented with silver stars, which winked unceasingly at the slender moon. The lake, like a magic glass, mirrored the moon's image, but only momentarily, as the reflection was shattered to fragments when anything happened to mar the stillness of the water. Gradually a breeze was rising, and the sand was being rippled as the waternymphs troubled the surface by their dancing. The moon's crescent dipped lower and lower to the dim horizon, until it disappeared from view, and only the lapping of the waters told me that the lake was still in the care of the water-nymphs. Lorraine Munro (13 years).

We all knew that one day the fortress of Hitler's Europe would be attacked. At length that day came, early in June. It will be known in history as D Day. This invasion was aimed at freeing a continent. If successful, it will free a world. The action itself was a masterpiece of modern military organisation. The three branches of the services—Navy, Army and Air Force—were brought together in such a way that the might of Europe's defence was of no avail in checking a successful landing of armies of men of two nations supplied with the enormous machines of modern war. The first landings must have presented serious hazards for these men. Enemy fieldguns, mines and aircraft were used with deadly effect, but we were confident that our men could stand up to any odds, no matter how hard. Our soldiers witnessed terrible sights— perhaps the recognition of their friends among the dead or wounded. England's Navy never fails, and it took all our men safely to the shores of Normandy, while, perhaps, German submarines lay in wait in the depths of the English Channel, ready to destroy our ships and men. Many members of the Air Force were Australians, heroes who fought in the air against heavy attack defending the Army and Navy. We should be proud of our Empire—proud that we belong to the race of magnificent men who fight on the land, sea and in the air. Many have been lost, but they died with the hope of victory, knowing that they had done their share. They will be remembered for all time, long after peace has spread her mantle over a new world. Not a world of sorrow and fear, but a better world of joy and freedom for which our people strive. Memorials shall stand in many foreign countries for the gallant men who fought for our liberty and happiness, willing to give their all for their country. But the greatest memorial of all by which we shall remember these men will be the creation of a New World, which they made possible. Lorraine Munro (13 years).

A STORM AT SEA The wind was chill, and a watery moon displayed a rough and boisterous sea, Which had been at the hour of noon as calm a shore as it could be, But the wind had risen overhead and whirled the water left and right, And caused what every seaman dreads — a hurricane in dead of night. The breakers thundered on the banks, and fell upon the wind-swept shore, They lashed against the now-strewn rocks which once lay on the quiet sea-floor, While vessels which had sailed the sea and seen the then impending storm Sought shelter in the nearest port before their sails were rent and torn. But gradually, as night drew on, and dawn's clear rays came o'er the sky, The moaning wind dropped, leaving only peace and quietness on high. The roaring of the rolling surf upon the rocks did slowly cease; And morning dawned, and found that God had left the earth in calm and peace. Patricia Cassidy (13 years).

MY BIRD My bird loves to sing In the warm days of Spring. He flits and flies Right up to the skies. Jill Ford.

THE FARM I have a little farm, With a little brown pig. When I sing He dances a fig.

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A PUPIL'S MONDAY MORNING This is the story of the happenings of a Monday morning, as seen from a pupil's point of view. First of all, you sleep in for half an hour, blissfully unaware of the time until your brother pointedly pushes the clock round the door. With a howl of horror, you leap out of bed and pounce on your clothes. In the ensuing rush, at least one of the ten toes gets banged against the end of the bed. The bathroom is liable to become a battleground, as everyone wants to use it at once. There are pointed remarks about people who sleep after they are called. Sometimes the soap develops a complex, and shoots under the bath at the most crucial moment. Hurrying to breakfast, you try to rush through the door before it is properly open. The toast is cold, but the fruit is palatable, and you spring up feeling a little refreshed. There is much laughter as mother waves good-bye to each inmate, till only the schoolgirl is left, dashing madly hither and yon. At last you are ready on time, beaming with self-righteousness, and waiting for mother's good-bye kiss, when she remarks unkindly, "You haven't cleaned your shoes!" Then the panic starts again. Finding yourself outside at last, you shut the front gate and begin walking decorously down the street, when you suddenly realise you haven't got your French book with you. There follows a wild rush back to get it.

You manage to catch the bus by a hair's breadth, and sink into a seat: but somebody asks over your shoulder " Have you had your record signed? " and, to your dismay, you remember you haven't. Visions of Wednesday morning's house lists flash in front of your eyes, but you feel consoled by the credit you managed to get last Friday. In the course of the morning, several tests are sprung upon you, and you feel perfectly gloomy by lunch-time, but cheer up when you think that you are half a day nearer to the end of the week. After lunch, you go up to the library, and after reading about the hardships of the Eskimos and such like, you feel less inclined to grumble. Jacqueline Hannam.

MY GARDEN I have a little garden, With a little white rose, And dear little bluebells That I water with my hose. J. Turner.

CATERPILLAR Big green caterpillar Looks so fine, Eating his lunch On the old grape vine. H. Profitt.

THE LUCERNIAN ROBIN Of all the birds that build their nests I like the robin redbreast best.

H. Profitt. MY LITTLE GARDEN I have a little garden, With pretty flowers to see, And it has a rose-tree. I have a lot of gladioli And pretty little pansies. I have a little gum-tree, With blossoms on its branches. G. Nicolson.

A TEA PLANTATION Tea grows in a plantation; it grows in bushes three or four feet high. Black or brown people go round and pick the tea, because it is too hot for the white people to do that work. Thay have big baskets to fill with tea leaves. When they are full, they take the buds to a shed and weigh the tea, and then send it away to a factory. Many things are done to the leaves before we have a cup of tea. Jeanette Fewtrell.

OUR CALL They hearkened to the call, they won the fight, But those who followed lost the peace they wrought. The torch they dropped was ours to keep alight; Alas! we failed to trim it as we ought. They lie beneath the sward, those splendid men, Red poppies blow about them now, as then, As if to tell us that the blood they shed Will give new life to us—that's why they bled. And now again our world's caught up in strife, The clarion call of nations sounds abroad; The forces clash—a holocaust of life, More splendid men must perish by the sword. Ah, yes, and women too, for unlike then This war is not confined to army men; For death comes stealing swiftly through the skies, Heedless of mothers' fears or infants' cries. And when, by grace of God, our victory's won, What awful trust, and sacred, will be ours— A torch again from those whose course is run, Handed to us still red with Flanders flowers. This time we'll keep it trimmed and burning bright, A torch to guide us through the darkest night, A light to lead us to the truth that we Are brohers all, where'er our birth may be. Lorraine Munro (13 years).

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THE CHILDHOOD OF PRINCESS ELIZABETH Elizabeth is now eighteen years old. Eighteen years ago (1926), on April 21st, the Duchess of York's first baby was born. This child was third in succession to the Throne of England. She was baptised in the private chapel at Buckingham Palace, and given names to honour her mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother. The Archbishop of York performed the ceremony, and the little gold font was brought from Windsor. The Princess was christened in a robe of Brussels lace, worn also by the children of Queen Victoria, Queen Alexandra, Queen Mary, and Princess Mary's little son. Water from the Jordan was used in the font. At eight months old, her parents toured Australia, and Elizabeth was left with her grandmother (the Queen) until they returned; she was then almost two. At the age of two years Elizabeth had graduated from the rattles and woolly toys to the doll and pram stage. A portrait of her when she was three years and four months old was used cn a blue stamp issued by the Government of Newfoundland two years after she was that age. At this time her childhood tongue had changed her name to " Lillabet," and, in the privacy of her own home, she was so called for many years. It was also about this time, on August 21st, that the new Princess was born. A delightful story is told about when Princess Elizabeth greeted a visitor when Margaret Rose was five months old. She said importantly, " I've got a baby sister, Margaret Rose, and I'm going to call her Bud. When asked why, she replied, " Well, she's not a real rose, is she? She's only a bud ! " Several years later, on October 24th, Lady May Cambridge, daughter of the Earl of Athlone, was married, and the princess was a bridesmaid. It was about this time that the people of Wales gave Princess Elizabeth a little house. It now stands in the Rose Garden at Royal Lodge, Windsor, and the little princess spent much time in it learning the essentials of running a house in the most pleasant way possible. The children shared everything, and there was no jealousy shown by Elizabeth when Margaret was born, as there sometimes is when another child comes into the family after several years. When the Royal Tournament of Olympia was held, Elizabeth was taken to see it. The Duke and Duchess were received by a guard-of-honour, whose salute the little princess smartly acknowledged with the wrong hand. Like all Royal children, Princess Elizabeth was introduced to the saddle at an early age. At eight years of age she showed great promise, and she was soon able to join the family riding parties at the various country homes. Elizabeth had always been a great favourite of her grandfather, and was sorely grieved when he died on 20th January, 1936.

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In her eleventh year, Princess Elizabeth became Heir Presumptive to the Throne to which her father had just ascended. She shows a charm which has endeared her throughout the British Empire, a charm which remains unaltered, although in her new status only her mother and grandmother take precedence over her. Patricia Cassidy (13 years).

A VISIT TO HELL REVERIE Mr. Norman Scott was working in his study one stormy night. Suddenly the telephone bell rang. He lifted the receiver—and did not return for two days. His publisher rang up to pester him about a new book. " I have bad an inspiration for a title, ' Hell, First Hand.' Do you approve? I have a scientist friend who will make it possible for you to get there." " What a staggering idea! I should probably have gone there, anyhow, but in that case, I should not have been able to return to write about it," Norman replied. "An ironical joke, Norman," the publisher continued, " but now for business . . . " Norman Scott approached the well-worn gates of hell. There was a certain air of eeriness about them. A chill wind was blowing, which now and then gave way to a hot gust, and a promise of hot days to come. He came up to the gates, and was suddenly aware of a black horned figure on the other side. " Welcome, stranger," the figure cried, " you will find warm hospitality here." " I doubt it not, judging from the gusts," replied Norman, with a shiver. The porter opened the gates, and Norman was drawn forward as if by a magnet. "A homing bird," he thought to himself as he entered a long dark tunnel of trees. It was getting hotter, so he removed his overcoat, scarf and gloves. As he threw them to the ground, he noticed a crawling black shadow in front of him. It was about two feet high, and slithered along the stony path. " I say," Scott began uneasily, the shape turned around, revealing a hideous face. The bloodshot eyes protruded, the mouth was grinning evilly, showing broken yellow fangs. The whole was illuminated by a spectral glow. " Er, excuse me, sir," Norman muttered, " I didn't mean to bother you. Can you talk while walking? " " That, I can," the shape answered; " what do ye want? " " You tell me what you are, first," Norman replied. " I am a junior devil. I died in 1617, so I shall have only seventy-three more years to go before I shall become a senior devil, with little horns and wings . . . aha! " the devilto-be cackled.

" What is your job? " asked Norman. " Oh, we have to direct new candidates," the shape replied. Where are you taking me? " was Norman's next query. " To the enrolment house, where you sign your name and recount your worst sins ; the more the merrier ! " he laughed back. Presently they came to the end of the tunnel, and Norman started as a huge bat circled around his head. " They are our pets; do not be afraid of them," the shape chuckled. As they emerged from the tunnel Norman saw spread before him a large portion of hell. The first building to meet his gaze was the registry office. The next was a tremendous L-shaped building, which, as the shape informed him, was the junior devils' boardinghouse. On turning to the right, he saw that of the senior devils. As the shape drew him on towards the office, Norman caught sight of the enormous torture-chambers, from which came a hellish glare and a great quantity of heat; agonised shrieks and groans were carried to his ears by the hot wind. They entered the office, where Norman was asked a few questions, then, after he had signed his name, they left. Outside, they surveyed Satan's palace—a large black building, built much on the style of the old Norman castles. Norman was disgusted. " My namesake in hell ! " he thought. " Now for the building," said the shape. " Hop on my back, and we shall slither there." " Indeed," Norman agreed; " that's right; we couldn't walk there under three years ? " and as they started off at five thousand miles per hour, he scanned the great space between the office and the house. Here the dimensions of hell had better be explained. At the end of the tunnel there was a mountain, which afforded a good view of hell, showing two boundaries. If the earth were flattened and spread out, it would equal only a half of hell's area. The boarding-houses were inconceivably large, occupying hundreds of square miles. Yet these were small in comparison with the torture-chambers in which the greater proportion of the community spent its time. Norman spent that night restlessly in one of the boarding-houses. Next morning he was awakened by a tremendous gust of hot air, which performed the same duties as a bell. The boarders sprang from the floor, and formed a line for breakfast, which consisted of coarse black bread and tepid water. Afterwards, Norman was swept along by the crowd to the torture-chambers, where they divided themselves into groups of three. A shape led each group into a separate chamber. As they entered, Norman saw three prostrate figures, moaning discordantly, on the ground. Suddenly a trapdoor in the roof opened and hot

THE LUCERNIAN coals were poured through on to the squirming bodies. Fresh screams of anguish rose, and Norman's hair followed suit. Presently, some water followed the coals, and the victims were surrounded by a boiling moat. " A case of oil upon troubled waters," Norman remarked to his neighbour, as bubbling oil followed the water. The shape at their side laughed unpleasantly, and was about to speak when the door behind them opened, and one of his brethren entered. " Himself desires to see Norman Scott," it announced, and whisked our friend away to Satan's abode. Once inside, they passed through sheets of flame, which screened Satan from outer hell. Suddenly a great figure loomed before them. The shape bowed reverently. " You are banished from this holiday resort. Go back to earth, where sightseers are welcomed ! " Satan's voice was harsh, and his flaming horns glowed more brightly. " When I come here next time—not for pleasure may I visit you again? " Norman asked. " I give you leave," Satan replied. He clapped his hands, and Norman, amid a peal of thunder, returned to his own library. Susan Cookson (13 years) Joanna Pyper (14 years)

TAILS UP At their feeding time, Whilst making this rhyme, As I'm filling their cups, Five beautiful pups, At my shrill whistles three, Come tumbling to me. With their heads low down, And their tails high up, They're eating so merrily, Each tiny pup. Noreen Davis (12 years)

THE LONELY SWAN The lonely swan on the still lake swims Up to the sunset's golden rims, After the day before the night, Brings to the sky a radiant light. Joy Baker (11 years).

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" LITTLE WOMEN " (As seen backstage) Being commonly known as one of the school's chief furniture-removers owingto my stature, I was elected to the position of scene shifter for our annual dramatic attempt. I now proceed to relate my experiences, which, I am sure you will agree, were most humorous for me, if uncomfortable at times for the performers. We were very much amused backstage by John Brooke's attempts to walk in a pair of boots which were at least three sizes too large, and which had to be stuffed with newspapers at the toes. Unfortunately, or fortunately for the audience, he had to resort to his own shoes and endeavour to lie in a natural position at Meg's feet, while trying to hide a hole in the sole of one shoe. At one stage of the proceedings it was necessary for a canary to sing so that Beth could admire his sweet strains. As we found it impossible to entice our live canary, which we had in a cage on the stage, to sing at precisely the right moment, we had to secure one that would. We managed to obtain one from the juniors (I don't know whether it was begged, borrowed or stolen)—a china bird which, when filled with water and blown through the tail, performed the required antics. Our noteworthy Hannah was given the task of operating this individual. Unfortunately, by some unknown means, the poor thing lost its water at the crucial moment. Hannah literally tore up to the tap to fill it, and then descended the stairs, blowing for dear life, in answer to the producer's repeated cries of, " Canary! Canary! Canary! " Again, by some unknown means, the caretaker happened to be in Hannah's way as she hurriedly and heavily descended to the stage, and as she was giving a final blow, she, much to her annoyance, received the watery contents of the bird. Another cause of the producer's agitation was that, while we were very energetically arranging the furniture to her liking between scenes, she left her prompter's copy on the bookshelves on the stage. So near, and yet so far! Jo came to the rescue, and calmly walked on to the stage on her cue, picked up the disturbing object, and tossed it to its owner unnoticed by the audience—we hope! Jo was not quite so lucky later on in the play. She had to make a quick change of her frock, but when she went to get it, to her amazement Meg was wearing it, and we heard a wail of, " Miss Haase! Meg's got my dress on! " However, within a short time that was easily remedied. There was a general fluster before the scene of the act when Beth couldn't find a baby's jacket which she had to give to Meg during the scene. The curtain was up, so she had perforce to go on without it. Luckily, she was sitting on a couch near the meetings of the

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back curtains, and the jacket was very expertly passed to her through the crack. The canary once again featured in the last scene, and as the full cast was on the stage, it was left in the care of the producer. This time it was carefully filled, and its operator was warned of its tricks. But, alas she was so agitated about the performers, that, as she trembled, the doomed bird also trembled, and part of its contents were once again spilled. Much to her disgust, the bird gave a very feeble trill, indeed, when she blew it. Heavy Hilda (alias Big-hearted Bertha) E. Howey (17 years).

" NOT A DRUM WAS HEARD " The second bell of last period had rung, and we were sorting out books in the sixth form room, when a disturbance in the quadrangle attracted our attention. To our surprise, we discovered we were witnessing a funeral service. The body was borne slowly forward, solemnly followed by a long file of mourners. They made their way to the appointed place, and gathered round ceremoniously. After the final words, " Rest in peace," the much-dissected frog dropped into the rubbish-bin, and was left to the mercies of Hiram, the cat. Chanting " Amen," the members of the Biology class concerned dispersed in various directions. Joan Leslie (16 years).

HOLLAND A land of water— Rivers, broad and sluggish streams, Canals, polders, Dykes, drainages, and dunes Of sand. Diamonds, dairies, distilleries. Home of universities, Vermeer, Van Dyck; Of a short, plump race Wearing clogs. Bobbing heads, with starched, White aprons, and free-wheeled bicycles. A mass of tulips and narcissi, O'er shadowed by windmills. A picturesque land, Echoing with songs of the Zuider Zee And the tap of busy feet. Sunshine, wintry or warm, Floods, devastating, And still more smiles, Welcoming, Unrestrained, And a royal proud Queen.

Sounds of battle, din of war, Echoing from shore To shore. Mud, slush, bombed towns, Wrecked villages, pillaged, Evacuated by small fishing trawlers. With shells flying, Great cities crumbling, Bodies lying, voices Moaning, groaning, crying, All one loud, incessant, Enlarging din of strife. Women weeping, but Only for a moment— And then pride lifts bowed Heads, Tear-stained faces. Then courage beams, and convictions of peace Some day, somehow, appear. Marching feet and rude voices, Guttural, commanding, snarling Executions of the innocent Children suppressed by gloom. No freedom of mind, less of speech— The Nazis are in possession. Fifth Columnists, with secret Weapons, wirelesses, and flashlights. Cities still bombed— But by the British. Floods caused by bombs, But welcomed, And followed by even wider smiles. And Hope still shines, 'Though dimly. Excitement, prayers, anxiety hopes, Mingled as a steady, Never-ceasing tread of brave, Sure, feet Approaches. Red, white and blue banners Appearing, signalling for hope. More snarls, more kicks—then Suddenly, No more. Peace, worship, speech, return, Smiles and songs are reborn As strong young men in khaki Slowly exterminate traces of misery, And pass on with a cheer. From a weary daze awakes A land of Peace, clogs, aprons, Windmills, tulips, and happiness, With a royal, proud Queen. Yvonne McPhee (17 years).

THE LUCERNIAN AN ENGLISH VILLAGE A country road led to the place Which lay at peace in old world grace, The birds set free their sweet refrains Across the hills and through the lanes. The little village rose ahead Like a slumbering flower in its bed. The woods surrounded every side, Where dappled deer and squirrels hide. And then the main street we went through, Consisting of a shop or two, A cottage resting here and there, And children's voices 'pon the air. The cottages were clean and neat, With flower-gardens blooming sweet, And painted doors left open wide For Summer's breeze to go inside. The old grey church stood on the hill, From which the sound of voices shrill Rose and fell on the Sabbath air, Offering up to God their prayer. And so we left our sweet retreat; A place where God and people meet. It overpowered the fears of war, And cheered our hearts for evermore. Patricia Cassidy (13 years).

ONE WORLD WENDELL WILKIE It was with deep regret that the world learned of the death of Wendell Wilkie during the year. This American was one of the foremost opposers of Nazism and Fascism in all their forms, and the amazing vigour with which he has worked towards the establishment of a lasting peace has earned for him the respect and admiration of all the peoples of the Allied nations. In 1940 he stood as Republican candidate against Mr. Roosevelt in the Presidential elections. However, the fact that he was unsuc cessful in no way deterred his energetic work. He then placed his entire support behind the President, who chose him as his personal envoy to tour the world and to report to him on the war efforts of the nations he visited. Wilkie arrived at Cairo on the eve of the great offensive from El Alamein. He later journeyed to the actual front, where he met General Montgomery, whom he describes as " essentially a man of action, with a passion for detail which is amazing." He attributes his brilliant victories to the fact that he endeavours to bring about as close a co-ordination as possible between land, sea and air forces. From Cairo Wilkie journeyed to Teheran. During the trip he had the opportunity of studying some of the great problems facing the people of Palestine and other countries. He was practically convinced that the sym-

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pathies of these people lay with Britain, but he was inclined to believe that the entry of into the war had somewhat influenced their their feelings. He could not help experiencing a feeling of unrest spreading among the people, that they were awaiting for peace to be declared, when, having placed themselves on the winning side, they would then begin to assert their rights. This particular portion of the Mediterranean is singularly backward in its social and political development. The main reason for this seems to be the non-existence of a middle class. There are few wealthy landowners, and the great masses are of uneducated, impoverished individuals, who for so long have remained inactive. It does not seem that either Arabs or Jews want the British to suddenly relax the control and leave the country, but they do ultimately wish to obtain self-government. Thus, it seems that the only possible course is for British and other controlling countries to give up their power gradually, so that the people of these lands may gradually develop the ability to rule wisely; to attain a certain pride in their country and thus render themselves worthy of the privileges of self-government. It is in the Turkish nation that Wilkie sees what well might be the goal of all Middle East countries. In a few years we have witnessed the complete change from the sprawling Ottoman Empire to a compact, prosperous nation. It is one of the few European countries which has managed to maintain its neutrality, but it has only done so by the foresight and wisdom of its government. Wilkie next visited Russia. He stresses the fact that during his visit he was granted complete freedom. He was permitted to move about the country as he wished, and ask whatever questions he pleased. He found that the Russian people were completely confident in their leaders. They went about their work with that quiet but grim determination of a people who know that they are fighting for their very existence. Wilkie visited the collective farms, which he describes as " the backbone of Russian resistance." He was very much impressed by the economy which was practised both in manpower and machinery. On each farm there is practically only one able-bodied man, who is the manager, the majority of the work being performed by old men, women and children. Wilkie talked with many Soviet leaders, including Stalin, whom he describes as a " simple man, with a hard, tenacious, driving mind." He believes there is no need to fear Russia if we stand by our democratic principles. If Communism and Democracy work together, there is no reason why democracy should " go under." However, it would be a grave error to disregard Russia in the post-war period, as she is one of the most powerful and wellorganised powers in existence, and with a little patience and tolerance on both sides, co-operation could be achieved.

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The next country to be visited was China. At the time the book was written, there was a feeling prevalent in America and England that the war being waged in the Pacific was only of a secondary nature. He points out the great mistakes in this outlook. If China were to collapse, the Japanese dream of the establishment of the greater East Asia Co-prosperity Sphere would not be far from realisation. Japan would then become a self-supporting empire, and would constitute a very formidable and dangerous threat to Western civilisation. Besides carrying on a military war with Japan, China is pursuing a gigantic economic struggle in an endeavour to open her northwestern lands as the Japanese gradually overrun her southern ones. This battle is carried on by sheer determination on the part of the Chinese people. They have no modern machinery to help them but, slowly and surely, they are beginning to see the fruits of their patient labour. However, China's heroic struggle cannot continue indefinitely. Her greatest deficiency is air-power. She also lacks the equipment necessary for mechanised warfare. The people look to America for aid, and her needs must be fulfilled; for, if China fails, the whole might of the Japanese could then be released against the Allied Pacific Forces. Wilkie then returned to America. In fortynine days he had visited the most prominent countries engaged in this world-embracing struggle. In every country he found the same eagerness for peace, the same willingness to undergo untold sacrifices as long as there was some hope that these sacrifices would not be in vain. However, the one outstanding impression he gained is contained in the two words of the title of his book, namely, " One World." There is no longer any place in the world of to-day for those people who believe they can build a country of their own, free from the influence of their neighbours, a country which need take no part in the political strategy of others, and a country which is not prepared to contribute in any way to the maintenance of a world peace, except by its passiveness. As

Wilkie says, " There are no distant points in the world any longer." The speed of air travel has brought about a full realisation of this fact, and with it has come the realisation that the fate of one country is so intimately bound up with that of another that it is simply imperative that international co-operation should be obtained if our peace is to be enduring. A step in the right direction was made with the drawing up of the Atlantic Charter and with Mr. Roosevelt's declaration of the Four Freedoms. These, however, are only broad political schemes. There are many details to be considered, and in each case the decision must not be allowed to become the responsibility of one man; it must have the approval of all sections of the community. Wilkie says: " When I say that peace must be planned on a world basis, I mean, quite literally, that it must embrace the earth." He looks upon the planning of the post-war world as one gigantic adventure to be undertaken by an organisation representative of all nations; none are to 'be exempted. The one aim which must be kept before this body, is that its duty to the world and mankind is " to help create a new society in which men and women the world around can live and grow invigorated by independence and freedom." Rhonda McKay (16 years).

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We wish to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following magazines:—Patchwork, from the Presbyterian Ladies' College, Melbourne; The Pegasus, from Geelong College; The Scotch Collegian, from Scotch College, Melbourne; and M.A.G., from Queen's Church of England Girls' Grammar School, Ballarat. As the magazine goes to print, we acknowledge with gratitude a gift of £5, to be used for the purchase of books for the Library, from the members of the Melbourne Branch of the Old Collegians' Association.