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THE LUCERNIAN THE MAGAZINE OF THE PRESBYTERIAN GIRLS' COLLEGE, - - GEELONG - -

Editresses : SHIRLEY McKINNON, LESLEY MACLEOD Editorial Committee : JOAN GURR, JENNIFER FIELD, NANCY WALLACE, BETTY McCONAGHY, BEVERLEY MACFARLANE, MARGARET FARGIE, MARION MESSENGER.

Vol. 2.

No. 17.

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

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SCHOOL OFFICE-BEARERS • The Principal (Miss Lucy Shaw) is Patron of all School Societies Prefects : -Nancy Wallace (gertior Prefect), Dorothy Kendall, Elizabeth McDonald, Shirley McKinnon, Ruth Macmillan, Elizabeth Sinclair.

Probationers : Audrey Jones, Ruth Lowson, Lesley MacLeod, Beverley Macfarlane, Heather Peden, Joanna Pyper. House Committee : June Baker, Audrey Jones, Dorothy Kendall, Ruth Macmillan, Beverley Macfarlane, Lesley MacLeod, Elizabeth McDonald, Joanna Pyper, Heather Peden, Janette Reddie, Elizabeth Sinclair, Margaret Walker, Vilma Welsh .Sports Captains : Baseball: Captain, Shirley McKinnon; Vice-Captain, Nancy Wallace. Basketball : Captain, Shirley McKinnon; Vice-Captain, Nancy Wallace. Hockey : Captain, Ruth Macmillan; Vice-Captains, June Baker, Marion McKenzie. Athletics : Captain, Nancy Wallace; Vice-Captain, June Baker. Tennis : Captain, Shirley McKinnon; Vice-Captain: ,Patricia Cassidy. Swimming : Captain, Nancy Wallace; Vice-Captain, June Baker. Ardens House : Captain, Elizabeth McDonald; Vice-Captain, June Baker. Forum Representative, Beverley Macfarlane. Harris House : Captain, Ruth Macmillan; Vice-Captain, Jennifer Field. Forum Representative, Joan Handley. Lawson House : Captain, Joanna Pyper; Vice-Captain, Enid Block. Forum Representative, Ruth _Lowson. Roslyn House Captain, Shirley McKinnon; Vice-Captain, Audrey Jones. Forum Representative, Marion McKenzie. Library : Miss Davis, Lesley MacLeod (Librarian), Nancy Wallace, Ruth Lowson, Joanna Pyper, Elizabeth Sinclair, Margaret Walker. Social Services : Miss Veitch, Elizabeth Sinclair, Nancy Wallace, Dorothy Kendall, Elizabeth McDonald. War Savings : Miss Shaw, Miss Sutherland. Music Club : Miss Wadelton (President), Miss Dale, Miss Littleton, Miss Butler (Vice-Presidents), Dorothy Kendall, Heather Peden (Secretary and Treasurer), Elizabeth McDonald, Ruth Macmillan, Heather Peden, Audrey 'Jones. Camera Club : Miss Veitch, Audrey Jones (President), Elizabeth Sinclair (Secretary), Beverley Macfarlane (Treasurer), Ruth Macmillan. Student Christian Movement : Miss Campbell, Joan Handley.

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CONTENTS Page 2 • • • School Office-bearers 4 . Editorial 5 Council Notes .. ••• 6 Parents' and Friends' Association . .. • • • • • • • • " Morongo " Kindergarten & Junior School Auxiliary 6 Late Dr. R. G. McPhee—Tribute from Staff and Girls 7 8 Calendar of School Events •• 10 School Notes .. 11 •• House Notes .. 12 Prefects' Notes .. 13 Boarders' Notes .. 14 . Sport .. 16 . . School Activities .. 19 Library Notes .. . 19 Valete, 1945 .. 20 •• Salvete, 1946 .. •• . 21 Speech Night, 1945 . •• 22 Examination Results, 1945 .. Old Collegians' Association— 24 Geelong Branch Annual Report, 1946 .. 25 Melbourne Branch Annual Report, 1946 .. Western District Branch Annual Report, 1946 .. 25 25 General Notes .. •• 26 Engagements .. 26 Marriages .. 26 Births .. . . Geelong Branch— .. 27 Life Members Financial Members .. 29 28 Honorary Members Melbourne Branch— . 29 Life Members .. 29 Financial Members .. . Western District Branch— .. 30 Life Members .. . Office-bearers, 1947 .. .. 30 Original Section .. .. 30 •• . .. 41 Book Reviews .. . •• •• •• •• .. 44 junior Section .. .

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the first year after the war, has been pleasant, because we are now more able to inTHIS, a most vital one. The war has been won, dulge our personal wants. Everyone is findbut peace has brought with it many problems which have yet to be solved. How can we make this a lasting peace?

ing out how fine it is to have a film for one's camera, and to be able to write to pen-friends in France and Holland.

We realise that now Germany and her satellites have been defeated, we must decide upon some plan to ensure that it will be impossible for such nations to rise again, to cause so much misery throughout the world. To be a really good and workable scheme, it is necessary not only that the ideas of all the Allied nations should be considered and embodied in a formal plan, but that this plan should have a motivating force behind it. No plan for world-wide peace can be effective without cooperation and mutual understanding. These qualities appear to be lacking in the present peace conferences, and we must ask ourselves why this is so. If co-operation and the understanding of others are not natural human attributes, how are we to make them the motivating force behind human action?

We must be sure, however, when some rules are relaxed, that we do not begin to ignore the others. Now is the time when we must all work together harder than ever to make certain that no more such tragedies as the war years have witnessed shall harm the people of our world.

We must first learn to control our meaner urges, such as selfishness and greed, by means of rules and restrictions. The word " restriction " has become a familiar word to us during the war years. We have had to do without many things we enjoyed before, in order to pool our resources for our common purpose. With the war over, some of these restrictions have been lifted, and we are finding life more

Many of our common ideals have been wrecked in the past few years; men have become more widely separated than even the barriers of race, language, and religion made them before. There is left only one thing which every person may hold to, and do to the best of his ability—to help everybody become better neighbours; in other words, to obey the rules of co-operation and mutual understanding. We can readily see the need for these qualities in school life. They are necessary to make all lessonS and games successful. Co-operation is the largest part of what is called " school spirit." We are all very proud of our School, and want it to be the best. Fine buildings alone do not make a fine school; it is up to us to put our energy into giving it the right spirit and help to make the world the place it should be.

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COUNCIL NOTES The writer has written on many subjects councils of all schools will have to apply for in these " Notes " during the past twenty-five permission to increase fees. In the case of years, but this year it is proposed to write on " Morongo," the application is for an increase the domestic side of the School, in the hope sufficient only to cover the increase in salaries that it may be of interest to readers. As you and wages. probably know, the Council meets monthly to Repairs and maintenance are a constant exdeal with the many problems that arise from pense. During this year we have provided a time to time, receive the financial report, and man's room, resurfaced the main drive, sealed consider the development and future of the the back drive, and re-made the oval. A petrol School. It is well known that during the years mower was purchased for the oval and lawns. of war the boarding section of most schools During the Christmas vacation the usual paintwas completely filled, and "Morongo " was ing. will have to be done, in addition to the no exception. We had to disappoint many provision of granolithic floors to the bathprospective Boarders last year, still more this rooms. These matters represent a large sum year, and for 1947 applications are being re- of money. However, as usual, many generous jected at the rate of about two a day. It is very gratifying to know that " Morongo's " friends have assisted us with donations, and exceptional .attractions and environment are so this voluntary aid has been a great inspiration well known, and there is no doubt whatever to the Council. The School has to move with that its future is assured. The reader might, the times and purchase modern equipment for naturally, think that under these circumstances school and domestic use. A very welcome the running of a school is a simple matter, gift was the sum of £250 from the " Hearne and all that is needed is to engage a staff and Family " for the purchase of a large refrigeracollect the fees from a full enrolment of pupils. tor. The Old Collegians and the Parents' and However, the matter is not so simple after Friends' Association are raising sufficient all. The Council is faced with an ever- money to purchase a suitable projector for the increasing demand for the enrolment of Board- screening of moving sound pictures as an aid ers. It has been impossible to provide addi- to education, and it is hoped to have this intional accommodation on account of the lack stalled at the commencement of next year. of material and the difficulty of obtaining a Additional tennis courts would also be an adpermit. Even if it were possible to build, it vantage, and there is unlimited space for them. would be necessary at the same time to inIt was a sad meeting of the Council which crease the diningroom facilities, provide more was held on the 5th June, for on that occasion bathrooms and lavatories and staff accommodaDr. R. G. McPhee tendered his resignation as tion. The Council hopes that some day, with Chairman of the Council on account of illthe aid of large endowments, it will be able to health. His work for and his interest in build the new school for which plans were " Morongo " had been of inestimable value to drawn up some years ago. In view of that the School, and the following extract from the possibility, the wisdom of adding senior minute book will give some faint idea of the accommodation to the present buildings is feelings of the Council towards him: doubtful. The idea is to provide for seniors " The Council greatly regrets the circuman entirely new house, with unlimited accomstances which have compelled Dr. R. G. modation, and to retain the present house for McPhee to relinquish the position of Chairjuniors. With that end in view, it has been man of the Council, to which office he was decided to build an additional block for kinappointed on 19th June, 1933. During all dergarten pupils at " Morongo," and it is hoped these years his wise guidance and his excelto commence operations in 1947. The cost is lent leadership have been an inspiration estimated at £8,500. which is reflected in the rapid and healthy The war greatly upset the flow of teachers to growth of the School and the enrichment all schools; many of the young teachers joined of its traditions. His generous benefactions the Services, and, unfortunately, there has been and his gracious hospitality, and his help in a grave shortage of students for the profesmany other directions, cannot be measured sion. As a result, most schools have carried in words, but they have gained for him the on with depleted staffs, and the task of filling affection of all connected with the School. vacancies has been a continuous problem. His fellow-members are glad that he will " Morongo " is happily placed in this regard still remain a member of the Council. They for 1947. Two Arbitration Court awards have hope that he will be spared for many years recently been issued—one for domestics in to enjoy the days of his retirement from the boarding schools, and the other for teachers practice of his profession, and they look forin girls' schools. The former came into operaward to having the benefit of his wise guition in 1946, and the latter will operate from dance in their aim for the continued advancethe first term of 1947. This will mean that ment of Morongo.' " a serious increase in expense will have to be met by all the girls' schools. It is axiomatic Dr. McPhee's resignation also included the that fees have to meet all expenses, and so the office of Medical Officer of the School.

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Mr. J. Norman David, F.C.A., was elected Chairman, and he has maintained the efficiency of his predecessors. Dr. Millikan was appointed Medical Officer. Four new members were elected to the Council during the year. Rev. R. C. Foyster, Chairman of the Board of Education of the Presbyterian Church, was appointed as a Representative of the Board, and Dr. H. Roland and Mr. C. L. Hirst representatives of parents and friends, whilst Rev. Angus Eadie was elected as a representative of the Presbytery of Geelong. Much of the success that has been achieved in recent years is due to the highly efficient leadership of the Principal, Miss Shaw. The

Council has no doubt whatever that the conduct of the School is completely safe in her hands, and it acknowledges the outstanding service she has given in a period of extreme difficulty. The Old Collegians, with their various branches, continue to take a valued interest in their School, and it is gratifying to know that the second generation is well represented in the enrolment of both Boarders and Day Girls. The abiding interest of the Parents and Friends' Association is also greatly appreciated. To all friends who have helped in any way to maintain - the School, the Council extends its thanks.

PARENTS AND FRIENDS' ASSOCIATION The Association's year, which opened with the Annual Meeting early in April, has been marked by increased membership and activity. Committee Meetings, held monthly at the Kindergarten, have been very well attended. The " Morongo " "At Home " and Ball was conducted on July 5th under the auspices of the O.G.A. and the P. and F.A., and proved to be a successful social function. Nearly £110 was raised, and the two associations agreed to set this amount aside as the nucleus of a fund to purchase for the School a modern movingpicture projector. To raise the balance of the sum needed, a Garden Fete was arranged, to be held at the School in conjunction with the Hobbies Day Exhibition on November 16th. The members of the Junior School Auxiliary willingly undertook the responsibility of the cake and produce stalls, and with the. three

auxiliaries co-operating, it is hoped that the desired amount will be raised. As the notes go to press, all members are working hard to achieve success in that direction. To enable parents and members of the School staff to meet, a social evening was held on August 13th at the Free Library Rooms. An enjoyable time was spent, and a good attendance of Association members was noted, but it is hoped that a greater number of parents will show their interest by participating in the social functions to be held next year. The Association wishes to express thanks and appreciation for co-operation to Miss L. Shaw, members of the School staff, and members of the Old Girls' Association and Junior Auxiliary, and desires to wish all a happy vacation.

REPORT OF " MORONGO " JUNIOR SCHOOL AUXILIARY Our Auxiliary has had a very successful year, with an increase in membership, which now stands at 31. Office-bearers for 1946 are: President, Mrs: E. J. Fairnie; Vice-Presidents, Mrs. C. Hirst, Mrs. W. Aikman; Hon. Secretary, Mrs. F. Ford; Hon. Treasurer, Mrs. H. T. Lilburne; Committee, Mesdames V. Profitt, I. C. Pope, H. Roland, G. F. Lindsay. During the year the Auxiliary presented the School with two large wooden forms and £5 for books and equipment, and we will again provide Christmas presents for 78 children. £40 has also been set aside to be used for equipment in the new Kindergarten. We have had many interesting and instructive talks during the year by a number of

speakers on interesting subjects, as follow:— An afternoon with Gilbert and Sullivan, Miss Nan Venters; Readings, Mrs. Colin Dabb; Demonstration on cake decorating, Miss M. Simson; The adolescent stage, Dr. Mary De Garis; The aboriginal girl, Mrs. McLelland; Burma and India, Miss J. Newby-Fraser. Added to this was an entertainment by the children and an Australian Tea. We also conducted the cake and produce stalls at the Garden Fete. The President desires to thank all officebearers and members for their continued support during the year, without which the Auxiliary could not have functioned so successfully. C, M, Fairnie,

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ROBERT GEORGE McPHEE, M.B., B.S. Die,d 18th November, 1946 The late Dr. McPhee joined the Council of " Morongo " on 14th December, 1931, and was appointed Chairman on 19th June, 1933—a position he retained until 5th June, 1946, when he resigned on account of ill-health. For many years hei was Medical Officer of the School, and resigned from that office at the end of 1945 for the same reason. Apart from the practice of his profession, his chief interests in life outside his family were the Geelong Hospital and " Morongo." He loved the School, and had a great vision ,of its future. His keen interest in all its sections, his outstanding ability as Chairman of the, Council, his unfailing consideration for others, his generous benefactions, and his friendly manner and happy disposition earned for him the affection and esteem of all connected with Morongo. The School was much the richer by his association with it, and will be much the poorer by his passing to higher service.

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A TRIBUTE FROM THE STAFF AND GIRLS OF " MORONGO " Our Assembly this morning was a sad occasion, for Miss Shaw told us of the death of our friend, Dr. R. G. McPhee. She spoke of his devoted interest to the School, and recalled her earliest memory of him, when he arrived one morning with his arms full of books for the Library. A keen and discriminating reader himself, he wished others to share his love of good books. The books on our shelves testify to his interest, for to the end of his life he continued his generosity, and so made it possible for us to develop our Library and keep it up to date. Surely there could be no more fitting memorial to Dr. McPhee than a beautiful Library. Miss Shaw's last talk with him took place on his 70th birthday, when Miss Pillow and she conveyed to him the greetings of the School. He showed the keenest appreciation of the messages, and was intensely interested in all the affairs of School and House. We remembered at our special Assembly the bereaved family who have suffered so much anxiety. Mrs. McPhee, with Dr. McPhee, has been associated with the School ever since Jean and Alison began their schooldays at the Kindergarten at Roslyn. Our deepest sympathy, goes out to them all. Our reading was taken from the Book of Ecclesiasticus, in praise of famous men— an appropriate choice—for in the truest sense of the word, Dr. McPhee was a great man, who will always bear an honoured name. He will be mourned by countless numbers. In our service of remembrance, prayers of thanksgiving were offered for a life made beautiful by service—for a life in which deeds spoke more loudly than words. To every appeal for advice Dr. McPhee gave the most courteous and considered attention, and we realise how much we relied upon his helpful judgment and wide experience. Many, many Boarders and their parents will recall most gratefully the devoted skill they received at his hands, but perhaps only those who actually had the care of the girls can fully realise the selfless service he gave to all at " Morongo." For him has come an end to suffering, and we must not be selfish in our sorrow. We have lost a friend who cannot be replaced. Let us prove ourselves worthy of his devotion to our interests, and show that we can profit by the inspiring example he set before us. The hymn we sang as we proudly recalled his association with " Morongo " surely breathes the spirit of his life of service :0, brother man, fold to thy heart thy brother ; Where pity dwells, the peace of God is there ; To worship rightly is to love each other, Each smile a. hymn, each kindly deed a prayer. Follow with reverent steps the great example Of Him whose holy work was " doing good," So shall the wide earth seem our Father's - temple, Each loving life a psalm of gratitude.

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A CALENDAR OF SCHOOL EVENTS TERM I. February 13th. The Rev. W. Waters conducted the service for the first assembly in 1946. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Hearne, Mr. and Mrs. David, and Mrs. L. Mund, President of the Old Collegians' Association. Special reference was made to the illness of Dr. McPhee. He is always a wonderful friend of the School, and we regretted his absence very much. Mr. Hearne acted as Chairman in his place. Mr. Waters, in his address, reminded us that this was the first school year of peace. Mrs. Mund, in extending a welcome to all • girls, told us of her own experience and responsibilities as a senior girl. Miss Shaw, after thanking the speakers, welcomed the new members of the staff, and hoped they would be happy with us. February 14th. The names of the following girls chosen to be Prefects and Probationers were read . in assembly this morning:—Prefects: Dorothy Kendall, Betty McDonald, Ruth Macmillan, Shirley McKinnon, Beth Sinclair, and Nancy Wallace. Probationers: Audrey Jones, Ruth Lowson, Leslie Macleod, Beverley Macfarlane, Heather Peden and Joanna Pyper. We should like to congratulate these girls on their appointment. February 15th. To-day we were very pleased to welcome Heather Stewart, an Old Collegian, who came to tell us of her experiences as a social worker. Heather stressed that the object of her studies was mainly to help people to help themselves. Miss Shaw added that girls like Heather, with a pleasant personality and tactful manner, were the most successful workers. Heather went on to tell us about the necessary qualifications. relating in the course of her speech a few of the numerous incidents which she had both heard of and experienced. February 21st. In the morning assembly Miss Shaw announced the Form Captains, House Captains and the Head Prefect. House Captains were:— Ardens: Captain, B. McDonald; Vice-Captain, J. Baker. Harris: Captain, R. Macmillan; ViceCaptain, J. Field. Lawson: Captain, J. Pyper; Vice-Captain, E. Block. Roslyn: Captain, S. Nancy McKinnon; Vice-Captain, A. Jones. Wallace was appointed Head Prefect. February 28th. The first House Meetings were held, and House representatives selected. The first Forum meeting was also held at lunch time. February 29th. The Library Committee, comprising L. Macleod (Librarian), B. Sinclair, N. Wallace, R. Lowson .and J. Pyper, was announced.

March 8th. Heats for the Swimming Sports were held at Eastern Beach, after school. March 13th. Our School swimming team competed against the " Hermitage," and was successful. " Ice Cream Day " also took place, and £2/4/6 was collected. March 14th. In the presence of a large number of students, parents and friends, our annual swimming sports were held at the • Eastern Beach. The Inter-House Competition was won by Ardens, with 81 points, followed by Harris, 62 points; Roslyn, 391 points; and Lawson, 383, points. Championships were won by Nancy Wallace (Senior), June Baker (runner-up); Jan Winstanley (Junior), Janet Bowman runner-up. Adrian Clarke won the under 12 section. March 20th. This morning a special assembly was held for the induction of the Prefects. The service was conducted by our School Chaplain, Rev. Waters. In his address he explained the meaning of the term " prefect," hoping that we would all do our utmost to support the girls who had risen from us to their higher positions. At the conclusion of the service, the Prefects were congratulated by Miss Shaw and Mr. Waters. April 6th. A tennis tournament was held, the successful pair being P. Cassidy and H. Howey. £3/4/- was raised by this effort. April 17th. A Staff versus Prefects baseball match was played to-clay. The staff won, the score being 26 to 21 runs. April 18th. This afternoon we broke up for our Easter vacation. April 23rd. School resumed to-day at 10 o'clock. April 24th. The baseball team played the " Hermitage " at Kardinia Park this afternoon, and was defeated, the score being 9 runs to 4. April 25th. This morning a special assembly was conducted by Miss Shaw as a tribute to the men who lost their lives on Gallipoli. Miss Shaw read us the message from the King and Queen to Australia and New Zealand, which expressed their deep gratitude to our soldiers who had preserved our freedom. April 26th. Mr. Alexander spoke to us about the fellowship of the Christian faith. Miss Shaw thanked him on behalf of the girls,

THE LUCERNIAN April 27th. To-day the Prefects were invited to attend Old Girls' Day at " Morongo." A tennis tournament was also held at the " Hermitage," to which 10 of our girls were invited. Unfortunately, the weather stopped play, but in its stead dancing was held in their recreation hall. May 7th. Shakespeare's birthday was celebrated, and the girls presented scenes from several Shakespearian plays, namely, " As You Like It," " Julius Caesar," and " Richard II." Miss Haase's Shakesperean prize was won by Margaret Walker, who played the part of " Scroop " in " Richard II." After school, our baseball team was successful, and defeated Sacred Heart Convent, the score being 22 runs to 11. May 8th. To-day the senior girls were especially pleased to hear an address by LieutenantGeneral Sir William Dobbie in the Geelong West Town Hall. He gave us a very interest-' ing account of Malta and its people during the intense bombing raids of the war. Films of the Convoy were also shown. May 9th. To-clay the School broke up for the May holidays. Mark reading was held in the afternoon, during which the various lists and accounts were read out. TERM II. May 29th. Second term commenced. June 8th. The " Hermitage " annual school dance was held to-night, to which our six Prefects were invited. We should like to thank our hostesses very much for a most enjoyable evening. June 10th. Victory Day. The School celebrated the National holiday. June 19th. Our two School basketball teams played teams from the Technical School. The results of the matches were as follow:—First Teams, 20-7 (won by " Morongo "). Second Teams, 8-11 (won by the Technical School). June 20th. The tennis team played the " Hermitage " to-day, and defeated them 3 rubbers to 1. June 22nd. The annual School Dance. This year we had visitors from the " Hermitage," Geelong Grammar School and Geelong College. Among our special guests were Miss Shaw, Miss Kromer, Dr. and Mrs. Buntine, Mr. and Mrs. David, Miss Pillow, and Miss Sutherland. June 24th. The Ugly Girl Competition was held for social service funds. £1/12/9 was raised as a result.

June, 26th. The School hockey team played the " Hermitage " to-day, defeating them by 2 goals to nil. July 3rd. A hockey match against the " Hermitage resulted in another win for our team, the score being 1 goal to nil. July 10th. A basketball match between " Morongo " and Sacred Heart Convent resulted as follows: B "A" Team, 32-16 (won by Convent). Team, 25-8 (won by Convent). July 11th. A Pie Day was held in order to collect more funds. This time £1/7/2 was raised. July _12th. Another hockey match against the " Hermitage," the scores being equal—two goals each. July 13th. Several of the senior girls went to Melbourne to see the performance of " St. Joan." At night the senior French students presented a few French plays, contributing to a most enjoyable " French Night," held at the Geelong College. July 24th. Another dramatic performance. This time the senior girls went to see " Richard of Bordeaux," presented by the Geelong Repertory Society. July 27th. A hockey match between " Morongo " and Y.W.C.A. was played, " Morongo " being defeated, 2 goals to 1. The prefects and boys of Warrinn House held a dance this evening, to which many of our girls were invited. The orchestra was exceptionally good, and we all enjoyed ourselves very much. August 2nd. Manfred Clynes, the brilliant young pianist, who recently won the A.B.C. Scholarship, gave us a recital to-day, which included the following pieces: Bach's Prelude and Fugue, Beethoven's Sonata, Chopin's Polonaise, Ballade, Prelude and Butterfly Study, as well as Debus4y's Reflections in the Water. For this pleasant afternoon our thanks are given to Mr. Hearne. August 4th. The prefects and senior boys of Geelong College held a most enjoyable dance in their spacious dining hall. We should all like to thank our hosts most sincerely. August 9th. Mr. Fred. Williamson, the 'well-known South Australian tenor, gave us an extremely enjoyable impromptu concert. The programme included Handers " Where'er You Walk," Mendelssohn's " On Wings of Song," Schuman's " Thou Art Like a Tender Flower," Purcell's " Nymphs and Shepherds," Schubert's " SereIt

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nade," and " Hark, Hark, the Lark," " The Lass With the Delicate Air," " I'll Sing Thee Songs of Araby," " Secrecy," " Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes," and " Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes." August 10th. The Intermediate, Leaving and Matriculations French students had a really French Day. During the day oral examinations in recitation, reading, conversation and dictee were held at the " Hermitage." At night, " Le Voyage de Monsieur Perrichon " was presented in the -Norman Morrison Hall. The novelty of seeing French people present a French play heightened the interest. August 12th. Instead of our usual assembly this morning, Mr. Jamieson and Mr. Gibson, members of the British and Foreign Bible Society, spoke to us about the Bible and its translation into different languages. August 19th. The first presentation of " Miss Linley of Bath " by the School Dramatic Club. Both performances of our play were very successful. August 29th. End of second term.

TERM. III. September 18th. Commencement of third term. September 25th. The test examinations began. October 7th. The test examinations ended.

October 12th. The heats for Athletic Sports were held on the Geelong West Oval. October 13th. Our Annual Church Service was held once more at St. David's Church, Newtown, the service being conducted by Rev. Alec Fraser. The Introit, sung by the School Choir, opened the service, which was closed by the Vesper, " Now on Land and Sea Descending." October 15th. The Food for Britain Appeal was opened. So far, 11 parcels have been sent, and more are on the way. October 17th. Girls were asked to bring eggs to support the egg appeal for the Geelong Hospital. October 18th. The Athletic Sports were held this afternoon at Geelong College, as our own oval was in a state of repair. Once again Ardens won the Margaret Shannon Cup, with Roslyn second, Harris third, and Lawson fourth. The following girls were successful in the championship events:—Open, J. Baker; Under 16, P. Cassidy; Under 14, J. Dyson; Under 12, A. Madden; Under 10, J. Shaw. October 19th. A " Morongo " athletics team was to have competed in the Combined Girls' School Sports at Heatherset, but owing to the transport strike the sports had to be cancelled. November 5th. The Magazine went to print. •

SCHOOL NOTES We were very sorry to hear that Dr. McPhee, the President of the School Council, has been forced to resign his position because of ill-health. We welcome Mr. J. N. David as the new President of the Council. Owing also to ill-health, Rev. W. H. Waters found it necessary to discontinue his weekly visits to the .School for the Senior Scripture Classes. We hope that Mr. Waters' health will continue to improve. The services rendered by Rev. Day in filling Mr. Waters' place have been greatly appreciated. We should like to welcome Miss Pillow, who, after an absence made necessary by ill-health, has returned to the House. We sincerely thank Miss Gerrand for the valuable service she has rendered to the School during Miss Pillow's absence. Miss Field's illness during the year necessitated her temporary absence. We are very glad to see her back at school ag.ain. At the end of last year we were very sorry to lose from our staff Miss Hope, Mrs. Hardy, Miss Wood, Miss Parrett and Miss Heard.

Miss Hope, our former Head of Staff, has returned to her home in Western Australia, but we hope to welcome her back again next year. The valuable services she has rendered for the School, particularly in connection with the Library and the " Lucernian," have always been greatly appreciated. Miss Wood, after six years' association with the School, has also returned to Western Australia. We all appreciated her decision two years ago to return, although she had made plans to rejoin her family. Miss Parrett left to be married, and Miss Heard has made her home in Melbourne. We extend our congratulations to Mrs. Hardy and Mrs. Davey (formerly Miss Parrett) on the birth of sons. We were pleased to welcome to the teaching staff Miss McMeekin, Miss Davis, Miss Campbell, Miss Dale and Mrs. Manton, who joined the staff during the year. To all the members of the School Council and to other friends of the School, we owe our gratitude for their generosity and thought for us throughout the year.

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THE LUCERNIAN BERYL ROBERTS We were deeply grieved to hear the sad news of Beryl's death, which followed a week of the greatest anxiety. Beryl suffered an illness for which even in these days of scientific discovery medical skill can do little. As the days passed, we, ventured to hope she could fight her way through, but it was not to be. Our deepest sympathy goes out to her bereaved family and to her aunt and uncle, who will miss her so sadly. Even yet we find it hard to believe that Beryl has left us. She had won for herself

a special place in the affections of all at " Morongo." She possessed a natural dignity and poise, and a serenity of manner which revealed true contentment of mind. It is difficult to understand why so promising a life had to be cut so short—so tragically short— and yet it is wrong to associate such as word as " tragic " with Beryl, who enjoyed so much happiness and who gave such happiness to those about her. The spontaneous remark that " Beryl was always the peacemaker in the dormitory " is a fitting tribute to her memory.

HOUSE NOTES ARDENS HOUSE " Seek wisdom." This year seventeen new girls were put on Ardens. We would like to welcome them all, and are glad to see that they all have settled down and are taking such an interest in the House activities. We were fortunate in winning the swimming sports this year, and we would like to congratulate the champions, N. Wallace and J. Winstanley, as well as all the Ardens girls who swam so well. We would like to congratulate all the Houses who have been successful in the different spheres of School life. This year our Boarders were not as successful in the House competitions as in previous years, although it was not through any lack of practice. Our congratulations go to Lawson for their fine work. Sports Day proved to be a thrill for ;all, as we gained the highest number of points, and thus will hold the Margaret Shannon Memorial Cup for 1947. We extend our congratulations to the champions, J. Baker, P. Cassidy, J. Dyson, A. Madden and J. Shaw. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all members of staff, Miss Campbell, Miss Rowley, Mrs. Wallis and Miss Pillow, for their continued support, and to 'Say how pleased we are to see Miss Pillow back with us once again. To all those members of the House who are leaving, we wish the best of luck for their future success, and may those who are returning continue their fine efforts next year. Betty McDonald.

HARRIS HOUSE " Not failure, but low aim is crime " This year members of Harris have keenly taken part in all branches of school life. Although we were not successful with our work, we were fortunate in winning thei Basketball Shield, the Junior Tennis Cup, and,

sharing with Roslyn the Baseball Shield and the cup for inter-house sport. Although we did not win the swimming sports or the athletic sports, we were fortunate in having some of the champions. We would like to congratulate Nancy Wallace and Jan Winstanley on being Swimming Champions, and Joan Dyson on being the Under 14 Running Champion. We would also like to congratulate Nancy Wallace and Pam Lorimer on being runners-up in their sections of the Athletics. In second term the Boarders practised their song and hymn each morning before breakfast. We were not quite good enough, however, and gained second place. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Jan Reddie on her wonderful effort in the senior piano solo, and wish her every success with her music in the future. We would like to congratulate last year's House Captain, Nancy Wallace, on being appointed Senior Prefect. Also, we would like to thank our House Mistresses, Miss Sutherland i Miss Evans, Miss Field and Miss Parkinson, for their helpful assistance throughout the. year. To all girls who are leaving we wish them every success in their future, and may those returning continue to uphold the motto of the House in all they do. Ruth Macmillan.

LAWSON HOUSE The interest and enthusiasm shown by the girls this year in all school activities has been. most pleasing. All have, we feel sure, tried their utmost in the classroom and on the sports field, and it is disappointing that more success has not crowned their efforts. We hope, however, that next year we shall do better. We wexe pleased to note that the results of second term were an improvement on those of first term, and hope that those of third term, which are eagerly awaited, will prove even _better.

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We congratulate all the Boarders of this House who enabled us to win the Annual InterHouse Choral Competition, which was held during second term. We should like to congratulate the houses who have won the various cups and shields, especially Ardens, who has been successful in winning both the Swimming Shield and the Athletics Cup. We also congratulate Nancy. Wallace and Jan Winstanley, both members of Harris, on being Swimming Champions, and June Baker, Patricia Cassidy, Joan Dyson, Joan Wills and Jacqueline Shaw on winning the athletic championships. We congratulate, too, all those on the different houses who gained their House and School colours this year. We welcome Miss Dale back to Lawson House, and thank her for her great help with our singing. We also thank Miss Botterill, Miss Ray and Mrs. Kennedy for the continued interest, help and encouragement which they have given throughout the year. I should like to take this opportunity to welcome all the new girls to the House and to thank both new and old girls for the keen house spirit they have shown. We wish all those leaving the best of luck, and hope that those returning next year will remember and uphold our motto: Green's our colour, great's our fame, Lawson, Lawson, is our name. Joanna Pyper.

ROSLYN HOUSE " It's Roslyn! Roslyn forever! " This year we were glad to welcome many new members to this house, and we are glad, to see that they adapted themselves so well and entered wholeheartedly into our efforts to enhance the reputation of Roslyn.

We would also like to welcome Miss Leigh, Miss Davis and Miss McMeekin, who, along with Miss Veitch, are our House Mistresses, We were sorry to lose Miss Hope at the end of last year, and are looking forward to seeing her again soon. We wish to congratulate Ardens House on being successful in winning both the swimming and athletic sports once again this year. We warn them, though, to beware of Roslyn next year, for we are slowly but surely coming to the fore. Roslyn improved on her last year's performances in both these sports by coming third in the swimming and second in athletics. We congratulate the champions and runnersup in both these sports. In Athletics we would especially like to congratulate P. Cassidy (Under 16 Champion), A. King (runner-up), A. Madden (Under 12 Champion), J. Shaw (Under 10 Champion) as these girls are all members of this house. This year Roslyn has won the Hitchcock Cup for senior tennis, and shares with Harris the Eileen Buckhurst Shield for baseball. We were also the most successful in the interhouse matches. We congratulate the houses who have succeeded in the other spheres of sport. I should like to thank all Roslyn girls who have so readily given their support throughout the year, and especially to those who are not returning do we give our best wishes for their future success. We are sure that those girls who do come back will instil our spirit into the new members of our House, so that the blue flag will fly forever. Shirley M. McKinnon.

PREFECTS' NOTES Only one of last year's Prefects returned niture, we felt quite proud of our achievements. this year, but D. Kendall, R. Macmillan, B. Boys from Geelong Grammar and College, toMcDonald, S. McKinnon and B. Sinclair were gether with the " Hermitage " prefects, were appointed very early in first term. our guests. This year an orchestra helped The Probationers were as follow: A. Jones, considerably to make the evening successful, R. Lowson, B. Macfarlane, L. MacLeod, H. and our thanks are due to Miss Shaw, Miss Peden, and J. Pyper. The induction service Pillow, and Mrs. Kennedy for a delightful for the Prefects, conducted by Rev. W. H. evening. Waters, was held on March 20th. The Warrinn dance, held by prefects and On June 8th we attended a dance held at boys of Warrinn House, was held on July the " Hermitage." We had a most enjoyable 27th. To this also, the Prefects were cordially evening, and would like to thank our hostesses invited. most sincerely. The Staff versus Prefects basketball match We were glad to have the opportunity to was played during second term, and both spechold the Prefects' Dance also during second tators and players derived; a great deal of en_term. For this occasion the Prefects and Pro- joyment from the fast-moving game. The bationers worked hard to give the hall a fes- staff had evidently been learning a few of the tive air. After arranging the flowers and fur- finer points, judging from the energetic play

THE LUCERNIAN We wish to and victory gained by them. thank the staff for entering into the fun of the game with such good will, and for giving us the opportunity of matching our skill with theirs, not only on this occasion, but early in first term, when they played and beat us at baseball. At the close of second term we regretted losing Dorothy Kendall. Dorothy has spent many years at " Morongo " with us, and it was during her last year, especially as a Prefect, that she proved herself most capable and encouraging in all spheres of school life. Much valuable work has been achieved through the co-operation of Prefects, every one of whom has benefited by her responsibilities, which have been carried out willingly and successfully. 1946 has been a very happy year for us all, and we are most grateful to Miss Shaw and staff, whose advice and help we have often sought. Those of us who are leaving hope that next year our successors will be equally happy, and we wish them the best for the coming year. Nancy Wallace.

Most of the Boarders returned to school on February 12th, but there were several unfortunates who had to return earlier to do Supps. There were 94 Boarders altogether. Saturday, February 16th—There was a tennis tournament, in which both old girls and new girls played, in order to become better acquainted. Saturday, March 2nd—All the Boarders went for a picnic to Torquay. We would like to thank the members of the Council for giving us such a splendid day, and also the staff for making it such a success. Saturday, March 23rd—We went for another picnic, this time to Eastern Beach, but, unfortunately, it rained. This did not distress us unduly, however, and we all had a very good time. Saturday, April 6th—Both the Day Girls and Boarders played in a tennis tournament. In the evening Mrs. Minnafee came out and played selections from Gilbert and Sullivan. We danced, sang with great verve, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

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Wednesday, April 10th—Everyone went to the Boat Race heats, which were held on the Barwon. College colours were very much in evidence. ♦ Saturday, April 27th—The Old Collegians spent a pleasant day in their old surroundings. Some of the Boarders were playing in a tennis tournament at the " Hermitage," so were unable to meet their old school friends. Thursday, May 12th—Boarders left for holidays. Saturday, 1st June—All the Boarders went into Geelong to see " Song to Remember." Saturday, June 8th—While the Prefects attended a dance held at the " Hermitage," some of the more junior Boarders entertained some Mackie House boys at School. A good time was had by all. Monday, June 10th—The Boarders spent a very enjoyable day at the You Yangs to celebrate V Day. Saturday, June 22nd—The School Dance was held out here. The majority of the boys present were from Geelong College, but some Grammar School boys were also present. Saturday, July 6th—All the Boarders went to see " Henry V." Saturday, July 13th — The Matriculation Boarders went up to Melbourne to see " St Joan," by Shaw, presented by the M.U.D.C. The same evening the older Mackie House boys were entertained out here by some of the Boarders. Everybody agreed that they had an excellent time. A French Soiree was held at Geelong College, which was attended by the Senior French pupils. Plays were performed by the boys of the College and girls of " Morongo." July 27th—Some of the Boarders were invited to the Warrinn House dance, held in the Morrison Hall, at College. August 1st—Some of the senior girls went to hear the oratorio " Elijah " performed by the Geelong Choral Society. August 2nd—Many of the junior and senior Boarders went to the Mackie House Dance at College. August 3rd—Some of the senior girls went to a dance given at College by the prefects. August 15th—Members of the Student Christian Movement and some other seniors attended 'a P.Y.M.F. Social in Morrison Hall. Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely. August 19th—The Boarders went to the " Morongo " Dramatic Club performance, " Miss Linley of Bath." August 23rd—The Boarders were present at the " Hermitage " Dramatic Club presentation of " Milestones." August 24th—The Inter-House Choral Competitions were held. Lawson is to be congratulated on its success. August 27th—The Boarders' Dramatic Club made its annual appearance. The senior play was " The Rehearsal " .and the junior one was " King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid."

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September 17th—The Boarders returned to school. A few days later several of the girls went into hospital with measles, but they recovered, and are now back at school. October 22nd—The Boarders were present at the Geelong College Glee Club performance of " H.M.A.S. Pinafore." We were all sorry to see Miss Gerrand leave during second term, but we were glad to welcome Miss Pillow back and see that she had improved in health. We would like to take this opportunity of thanking Miss Shaw and the staff for their untiring interest and their patronage of all Boarders activities throughout the year.

We have just heard that a member of the Staff, who does not wish her name to be mentioned, is arranging for an honour board, which is to be associated with the name of Beryl Roberts. On this board will be inserted each year the name of the Boarder whose bearing and deportment are considered by vote of the Staff and girls to be worthy of the honour of a place on the board. We would like to say how much we appreciate the kindly thought expressed in this generous gift. We all feel that Beryl, with her dignified bearing and deportment, set us a splendid example. Such an award in her name should inspire us all. " McSinbab " ::

SPORT SWIMMING SPORTS March 14th was a perfect day for the sports, and owing to the efficiency of Miss McColl, the events ran smoothly. Once more Ardens was successful in winning the Ena Miller Shield, gaining 81 points; Harris followed with 62 points, then Roslyn with 39i points, and Lawson with 381 points. The champions were: Senior, N. Wallace; runner-up, J. Baker. Junior; J. Winstanley; runner-up, J. Bowman. A team from the " Hermitage " competed victoriously against us, and, in turn, our team was successful at the " Hermitage." N. Wallace.

ATHLETICS Another successful Sports Day was held on October 18th, but this year the big event took place at Geelong College, as our own oval was being reconstructed. It seemed at first that weather conditions would be unfavourable, but by the commencement of the sports the sky appeared promising. Our parents and friends all enjoyed the programme, and the flags and different house colours brightened the oval. We congratulate the five champions—June Baker, Pat. Cassidy, Joan Dyson, Audrey Maddern and Jacqueline Shaw, but, unfortunately, owing to the postponement of the Combined Sports at Heatherset, in Melbourne, these girls were not able to match their skill. with the champions of the other schools. It is hoped that next year there will be no train strikes. The Margaret Shannon Cup was won by Ardens, Roslyn being second, Harris third, and Lawson fourth. In conclusion, we should like to thank • Miss McColl for all her help and interest, and congratulate her on the success of the sports. Our thanks are also due to the members of staff

and to those girls who so ably co-operated with Miss McColl, and to Mr. Simpson and the College prefects for their assistance. Nancy Wallace.

BASEBALL During first term two inter-school matches were played. The first was against the " Hermitage," who defeated us 7 runs to 4. The second match was played against the Sacred Heart Convent, and this time our team won by 22 runs to 11. The house matches were played during first term, and Roslyn won the senior matches, and Harris the junior matches; they will thus share the Eileen Buckhurst Shield for this year. We congratulate the following girls on their inclusion in the School team: S. McKinnon (Capt.), N. Wallace (V.-Capt.), H. Auld, J. Baker, D. Brownlees, P. Cassidy, E. McDonald, V. Welsh, and E. Wilson. S. M. McKinnon.

BASKETBALL This year it was decided to form two basketball teams. Enthusiasm was great throughout the School, and practices were well attended. The first matches were played against the girls of the Gordon Institute of Technology. Our first team won by 22 goals to 7, but our second team was defeated by 11 goals to 8. The next matches were played against the Sacred Heart Convent. Here both our teams were decisively defeated. The scores were:— First team, 29 goals to 16; Second team, 25 goals to 8. The first team then played a match against the High School. Our team was successful, the score being 19 goals to 11. The house matches were played during second term, and we congratulate Harris on gaining the Marion Rankin Shield.

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THE LUCERNIAN We congratulate the following girls on their inclusion in the first School team: S. McKinnon (Capt.), N. Wallace (V.-Capt.), J. Baker, M. Barnes, D. Brownlees, P. Cassidy and E. Wilson. S. M. McKinnon. TENNIS This year only one inter-school match has been played. The house matches were played during first term, and this term the School Senior and Junior Championships are being keenly contested. Four members of last year's team returned— S. McKinnon (Capt.), P. Cassidy (V.-Capt.), N. Wallace and E. McDonald. The four other girls chosen to represent their School in this sphere were J. Field, H. Howey, H. Peden, and M. McKenzie. We congratulate these girls. We are glad to say we scored a good win in our one match. This was played against the " Hermitage," and our team was successful, winning by 3 rubbers to 1. The House Tennis was very even as far as the number of games won is concerned, and there were many close games. Roslyn won the Hitchcock Tennis Cup, and Harris the Mrs. H. B. Simson, Junr., Tennis Cup. During first term a doubles tennis tournament was held at School, and we congratulate P. Cassidy and H. Howey on being the winners Later in the term ten of our girls played in a mixed doubles tournament arranged by the girls of the " Hermitage." Unfortunately, owing to the weather, the tournament could not be completed. Since late in second term the School tournament has proved to be the chief event in tennis activities. It is pleasing to note the entries for these events have greatly exceeded those of the past few years. For the first time a doubles championship was introduced in the senior and junior divisions. The idea was a good one, for it has already started to improve the standard of our doubles play. The School and Junior Singles Championships have not yet been completed. We congratulate D. Brownlees on winning the Senior Singles Championship from M. Thomson, and M. Barnes and B. Bossence on winning the Senior Doubles Championship from J. Baker and V. Welsh; also M. Tritschler and A. Williams for their success in the Junior Doubles Championship, in which they defeated H. Auld and B. Elshaug. S. McKinnon. HOCKEY As in previous years, keen interest has been taken in hockey, with the result that we have only been defeated once. The results of matches were as follow:— " Morongo " d. the " Hermitage," 2-0;

"Morongo " d. the " Hermitage," 1-0; Geelong Ladies' Club d. " Morongo," 5-2; " Morongo " d. High School, 2-1; " Morongo " drew with the " Hermitage," 1-1. During second term we were very pleased to receive an invitation from the Mildura High School to go there and play against them on August 30th. Fortunately, we could accept this kind offer. Some girls were billetted with High 'School pupils, whilst others stayed with " Morongo " girls. The match was played in the morning, and consisted of four quarters. In the first quarter neither side scored; in the second quarter the High School scored the first goal, which was quickly followed by one from a "Morongo" stick. In the third quarter we were successful in gaining the final goal, this making us victors by 2 goals to 1. No doubt our success was partly due to the encouraging support from a section of the crowd. After the match we were entertained by the High School girls to dinner, where we again excelled ourselves. For the rest of the stay in the district the team had a most enjoyable time, thanks to the various hostesses, whose efforts in this direction were unfailing. Once again this year inter-house hockey has been keenly contested, and we would like to congratulate Roslyn on their success. We would like to congratulate the following girls on their inclusion in the team: Pat Cassidy, Margaret McDonald, June Baker, Laurice Bence, Marian McKenzie, Margaret Ellis, Winifred Mitchell, Marjorie Barnes, Jan Winstanley and Enid Block. In conclusion, we would like to thank Miss McColl for her untiring interest and invaluable help in coaching the team, and wish her every success with next year's team. Ruth Macmillan. COLOURS SCHOOL Baseball—N. Wallace. Tennis—P. Cassidy, N. Wallace, J. Field. Basketball—S. McKinnon. Hockey—R. Macmillan, E. Block, J. Baker, M. McKenzie. HOUSE ARDENS Swimming—J. Baker, N. Valk. Basketball—J. Baker, B. MacDonald, H. Auld. Hockey—J. Baker, L. Bence, M. Lancaster. HARRIS • Basketball—E. Wilson, M. Dyson, Jennifer Field. Tennis—Jennifer Field. Hockey — R. Macmillan, J. Winstanley, M. McDonald, N. Wallace, B. Sinclair.

THE LUCERNIAN LAWSON Swimming—M. Henry.' Basketball--4 - Pyper, D. Brownlees. Tennis—H. Peden, M. Thomson. Hockey—E. Block, B. Bossence. ROSLYN Baseball—P.- Cassidy. Tennis—P. Cassidy, H. Howey, M. McKenzie. Hockey—M: McKenzie, W. Mitchell, P. Cassidy, M. Barnes, .S.. McKinnon, M. Ellis.

SHIELDS AND CUPS Ena Miller Shield for Swimming—Ardens. 2. Eileen Buckhurst Shield for Baseball— Harris and Roslyn.

3. Marion Rankin Shield for Basketball— Harris. 4. Choral Competition Shield—Lawson. 5. Mrs. H. B. Simson Junior Tennis Cup— HarriS. 6. Hitchcock Tennis Cup—Harris and Roslyn. 7. Margaret Shannon Memorial Cup for Athletics--Ardens. 8. Miss Lewis Hirst's Cup for Work and Sport9. Charles Neville Cup far Inter-House Sport—Harris • and Roslyn, 10. Pettitt Shield for Work—

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FORUM NOTES Various school, activities were discussed at the. Forum. meetings, which were held on Mondays throughout the year. The prefects, house captains, vice-captains and Forum representatives were present, and :meetings were presided over by Miss Shaw and Miss Sutherland. After the discussion. of any general business, the house captains recorded any debits and Credits reported. during the previous week. We would like to thank Miss Shaw for her interest and support and for all she has done to make our school activities a success. Beth. Sinclair. DRAMATIC CLUB NOTES This year the Dramatic Club presented "Miss Linley - of Bath," a . play .written by Mary Sheridan, who is a descendant of the playwrigliti,.R.ithard Sheridan. The story of the play concerns the romance of Sheridan and Elizabeth Linley; Miss Linley of Bath was a famous singer, who was forced by circumstances to elope ,with Richard Sheridan and subsequently marry hini. After many trials, which .in.c.luded the fighting of a duel and the defying- Of angry parents, the two lovers were finally re-united, and- lived happily ever after• • wards. . The story of the play provided ample. action for all members of the cast, especially the hero and the villain-of-the-pieCe, who had to fight a duel: ..It was noticeable how they dodged each other's foils as they thrust. This had a peculiar effect,-- buf their'final- display was all that could be desired,...and.: looked most professional. _There was, a pleasing . amount of excitement attached to,the preparations for the play, and everybody enjoyed that,._but there . was • also ,a great deal ,Of hard work.: For the . latter, we take this opportunity of expressing to the members of staff 'our appreciation. for all that they did for us, and especially to Miss Veitch and Miss McColl, without whose able

assistance we should have been lost. Thanks are due also to Miss Shaw, whose unfailing interest and practical ,sympathy helped the smooth running of our activities. Miss Apted has been given our thanks before now, but we wish to repeat ourselves, and convey to her how much her help has meant to us all and to the ultimate success of the play. Ruth Lowson.

STUDENT CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT At the first meeting, held on. March 10th, a plan of study was decided upon. It was soon lound, however, that too: many questions arose, and from then on our meetings took the form of informal discussion circles. During the year we* welcomed several new members. We all enjoyed learning delightful _songs of other 'countries, and many of our meetings were. opened ,in this pleasant fashion. On June 6th we all enjoyed a - song recital given 'by Miss Black at Morrison Hall,. Geelong College. We were_ also the guests at a P.F.A. social, held at Morrison Hall, at which we spent a most enjoyable evening. During the May holidays, three girls attended a schoolgirls' S.C.M. camp at Berwick, where all found camp life fun, and met many girls from other schools-. A camp re-union was held in Melbourne on July 7th. Apart from study circles, members occasionally listened to church services which were .broadcast. On June 23rd we. listened to a morning . service of the jubilee of the Australian Student Christian Federation. During third term a study book, " In Order to Live,"' was used; and, was found very 'helpful. Thanks are due to Miss Campbell for her guidance of discussions,. her capable leadership, and - the: active interest she . has taken in . the S.C.M. group throughout the year. She has also started the Sunday School for the younger girls, a much-needed and appreciated gesture. Joan Handley.

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L. to R.: B. Macfarlane, L. Bence, M. McDonald, M. McKenzie, M. Thomson, E. Block, S. McKinnon, J. Baker, N. Wallace

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THE LUCERNIAN MUSIC CLUB This year the Music Club has been very active, due to the untiring and thoughtful efforts of Miss Wadelton. At the beginning of the year the following committee was chosen: Patron, Miss Shaw; President, Miss W,adelton; Vice-Presidents, Misses Littleton, Dale and Butler; Secretary and Treasurer, Dorothy Kendall (first and second term), Heather Peden (third term); and as representatives of the houses, Betty McDonald (Ardens), Ruth Macmillan (Harris), Heather Peden - (Lawson) and Audrey Jones (Roslyn). We had two meetings during first term, the first being a piano and song recital by Misses Elizabeth and Nancy Blakiston. This was a most enjoyable evening. Miss Elizabeth Blakiston included in her programme " They Call Me Mimi," " The Lark Ascending," " The Waltz Song," from " La Boheme," and I Her songs Heard a Brown Bird Singing." were interspersed with piano solos by her sister, Miss Nancy Blakiston, one of these being Sibelius' " Finlandia." The second evening was given by the Music Club Committee. The programme consisted of talks, illustrated with recordings, on the composers of the romantic period. Ruth Macmillan spoke on Chopin, Heather Peden on Schumann, Audrey Jones on Wagner, Betty McDonald on Brahms, and Dorothy Kendall on Liszt. The thanks of the committee go to Miss Dale for the help she gave us. On March 13th the Norman Morrison Hall, Geelong College, was the scene of a sonata recital by Mr. Roy Shepherd (piano) and Mr. Harry Hutchins (violin). A number of senior girls had the privilege of attending this. During April the senior music girls entertained the parents and friends with a recital of piano duets and quartets. The programme was a repetition of one given last year, but several girls had to be found to take the places of those girls who left at the end of the year. Early in second term a song recital was given by Margaret Black (soprano), assisted by Carl Bartling, in the Norman Morrison Hall, Geelong College. Miss Black sang a wonderful variety of songs, from the lighter and operatic, songs to Scottish ones. Carl Bartling thrilled the audience with his playing, especially with his rendition of Chopin's " Polonaise in A flat." We were .pleased to welcome Mr. Logic Smith in second term. He again gave us a most interesting and instructive gramophone recital. He played " Theme on Greensleeves," by Vaughan Williams, and Beethoven's Violin Sonata. He explained and played the various themes before we , listened to the recordings. The senior music girls were very thrilled to see the film, " A Song to Remember "—the life of Frederic Chopin.

One Sunday afternoon Miss Wadelton entertained us with a gramophone recital. The records which she played were those which had been bought for the Library. They were the " Classical Symphony," by Prokofieff, and Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto. A number of the music girls was able to hear Mendelssohn's " Elijah," which was presented by the Geelong Choral Society and Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Mr. Logie Smith. We had never been to anything like this before, but we enjoyed, it very much. The following morning Miss Shaw persuaded Mr. Fred. Williamson, the tenor in " Elijah," to give us a song recital. Although it was impromptu, and Mr. Williamson had not seen some of the songs for years, we enjoyed it very much, and did not want Mr. Williamson to leave. He was ably accompanied by Miss Dale. The annual Inter-House Music Competitions were held on the last Saturday of the term. This was looked forward to with great excitement, as the various houses had been practising very hard all the term. Mrs. Hoe, the conductress of the South Barwon Municipal Choir, was the adjudicator. Lawson was first, with Harris, Ardens and Roslyn all very close together in that order. We were pleased to welcome Miss Lilian Stott and her senior students early in third term. They gave an excellent programme, consisting of trios, duets and solos, finishing with a scene from " Madame Butterfly," which they performed in costume. As in previous years, the girls sitting for music examinations provided one of the programmes. This accustoms them to playing before an audience, and we hope gives them experience for their examinations. The South Barwon Choir, conducted by Mrs. Hoe, was welcomed very enthusiastically on October 26th. It was quite a privilege to hear this choir, which won at both Geelong and South Street Competitions. They sang unison, two and three-part songs, bringing the evening to a climax with " Love is Meant to Make Us Glad." They were ably accompanied by Miss Jessie Walker, who also played between the groups of songs. I should like to thank Miss Shaw for all the interest and encouragement which she so readily gives to the Music Club. To Miss Wadelton and the Vice-Presidents, the Committee and I should like to offer our sincere thanks for all the time and help they have given to make this year's musical activities so successful. Heather Peden.

CHOIR NOTES This year Miss Dale has directed the School Choir. In her expert hands the choir has made steady progress. The choir meets every Friday afternoon to practise the next week's hymns.

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On April 4th the choir sang two songs during a musical evening given for the Parents and Friends' Association. On October 13th the School's Church Service took place, in which the choir, with the help of the senior girls, led the singing. The anthem, " Oh, Lord Most Holy," was sung with feeling. The choir would like to thank Miss Dale for her enthusiasm and help during the past year, and look forward to an even more successful year in 1947. Margaret Fargie.

ARTS AND CRAFTS With the inclusion of an approved craft in the School curriculum for the Intermediate and Leaving Pass Certificates, greater interest has been shown in craft work for this year. We have been fortunate in acquiring a great deal of new equipment, and we now have 24 heddles and looms, two two-shaft and two fourshaft table looms, one four-shaft treadle loom, and a spinning wheel. We should like to take this opportunity of thanking the Godfrey Hirst Woollen Mills for their generous gift of a four-shaft table loom and Margery Watts, who has procured for our use a spinning wheel which belonged to Mrs. R. Milne, of Warrnambool. This wheel, which is an antique, originally came from Scotland. The girls connected with the craft work attended a display of art and hand craft sponsored by the Art Gallery, and exhibited by the Public and Secondary Schools of Geelong. An exhibition of all craft work will be held on Saturday, 16th November, in conjunction with the Fete. In connection with this, the junior classes will, with the aid of their handmade puppets, give several plays. This year the following girls have surpassed the standard of last year's work for the Intermediate Public Examination. They are:— J. Moreton, M. Gaulke, J. Black, M. Watts, K. McKenzie, M. Tritschler, H. Auld, H. Cherry and H. Norman. J. Mackenzie and Y. Vallance have reached the Leaving Pass standard. As examination work we have made the following articles: Skirt lengths, cot covers, guest towels, bath mats, and numerous scarves. All the craft work has been conducted under the supervision of Miss Howard, and we appreciate very much her constant and untiring interest and help. Yvonne Valiance.

Mr. Porter, accompanied by Mr. Chester, made his first visit to " Morongo " for some years during second term. Mr. Porter gave a general talk about photography, explaining that it was the photographer's fault, not the camera, when photographs were unsuccessful. He then went on and explained how to avoid making those errors which are common to amateur photographers. About a month later Mr. Chester visited us again, and spoke in detail about the use of a box camera. He explained how to focus and regulate the adjustments of a folding camera. Early in third term Mr. Porter again visited us, and gave us the opportunity of asking him questions. As the athletic sports followed soon after his visit, we were especially appreciative of his hints on the photographing of moving subjects. A competition is being held at present, in which the entries are to be developed and printed by the girls themselves. Each month Mr. Bell has kindly sent out some very interesting magazines on photography, which the girls have studied and enjoyed. On behalf of the committee I should like to thank Miss Veitch for all the help and time she has given and the interest she has taken in the Camera Club this year. Audrey Jones.

SOCIAL SERVICE FUNDS From various efforts throughout the year the sum of £68/615 has been raised. This money goes into the General Fund, but at various intervals special efforts have been made for definite causes, such as the Food for Britain and Children's Hospital Appeals. In answer to an appeal from the Geelong Grammar School early in first term the girls undertook the sewing of lambskin slippers for the British children. We are grateful to both Miss Shaw and Joanna Pyper for their enthusiasm and help in this worthy cause. During the second term various garments were knitted for the Bethany Babies' Home. Miss Veitch has been in charge of this knitting, and we express our thanks to her. Balance Sheet £ s. d. Balance from last year .. .. .. .. .. 11 11 11 Children's Hospital Appeal .. .. .. 4 4 7 .. 3 60 Tennis Tournament .. .. .. .. 1 2 4 Pound Money .., .. .. .. .. Sale of Ice Creams .. .. .. .. .. .. 2 3 2 ... 1 72 Proceeds from Sale of Pies .. Ugly Girl Competition .. .. .. 1 12 9 1 19 3 Mannequin Parade .. .• .. .. . . 23 15 3 Food for Britain Fund • .. .. ... .. 16 14 0 Dramatic Club .. .. . • .. •. 0 10 0 Camera Club .. .. .. . • .. • 00

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xsgARY rpTiPp71, ,, WII The Librar,has always been an essential part of School life, and a very popular one. This year has been no exception, as can be seen from the large number of members. Unfortunately, the Library has had to be closed for the greater part of third term, on account of the large number. of missing books. Nearly all these have now been found. Dr. McPhee, the Old Collegians, and other friends of the School have shown their interest (luring the year in a very practical way, for which we thank them very much. Mrs. G. C. Ligertwood gave us " Two Steps to Tokio," and Miss Campbell " Poland's Progress." Miss Hope sent " The Royal Family in Wartime." The following books have been bought with School funds:— Book of the Year 1946. Unto This Last. The Professor at the Breakfast Table. The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius. Pitman's Shorthand and English Dictionary. Beach Mystery. After Bath. The Castle of Adventure. The Mystery of the Disappearing Cat. Ned Kelly. Fanny By Gaslight. Actors, Let's Talk Shop. Pride and Prejudice. Portrait of An Age. Atomic Energy in War and Peace. Makers of Chemistry. Australia Comes of Age. The Man Born To Be King. Makers of Astronomy. The Vedor Sampler. Van Loon's Lives. Atomic Energy in the Coming Era. 'Electricity. The Robe. I would like to thank the members of the committee for their co-operation and the hard work they have done. We all owe a great debt to Miss Davis for her unceasing interest in the Library and the amount of trouble she has taken with it.

MATRICULATION Bull, P.—School Prefect 1945; Probationer 1944; Member of School XI., VIII., IX., VII.; Captain of Basketball 1945; Member of School Athletic Team 1945; Ardens House Captain 1945; Library Committee 1945; School Athletics, VII. Colours; House IV., IX. Colours. Grundy, D.—Captain of School XI. 1945; Member of School XI. 1944-45; School XI. Colours; House VII. Colours. McDonald, J.—Probationer 1945; House VII. Colours. Margetts, A.—School Prefect 1945; Probationer 1944; Co-Editress of " Lucernian " 1945; Member of School XI., VII.; Library Committee; House VII. and IX. Colours. Moseley, M.—" Lucernian " Committee 1945; Librarian 1945; House Forum Representative 1945. Murray, J.—School Probationer 1945; " Lucernian " Committee 1945; Senior Tennis Champion 1944; Member of School VIII. 1945; House IV., VII. Colours; Lawson ViceCaptain 1945. Noel, M.—School Prefect 1945; Probationer 1944; Member of School Athletics Team 1945; House VII., IX. Colours; Roslyn ViceCaptain 1945. Toyne, M.—School Probationer 1945; Lawson House Captain 1945; Member of " Lucernian " Committee; Member of School VII. 1944-45; Captain of School IX. 1942-45; Member of School IV. 1945; Member of Athletics Team 1945; Athletics Champion 193945; School Athletics and IX. Colours; House VII and IV. Colours. Worrall, P.— Warren, P.—Member of School IV. 1945; House VII. and IV. Colours. Wilson, M.—Head Prefect 1945; Prefect 1944; Probationer 1943; Member of School Swimming (1945), Athletics (1943-45), VII. (1945) Teams; Ardens House Captain 1944-45; MeFilbe!. of Library Committee; School Swimming and Athletics Colours; House VII. and IX. Colours; Runner-up Senior Championship 1944; Junior Athletics Champion 1943; Athletics Captain 1944-45. LEAVING PASS Arnoldt, J.—Member of School Swimming Team 1945; School Swimming Colours; House Forum Representative. Barnes, D.—Member of School Athletics Team 1945. Bauer, E.— 6 Cameron, M.— Friedman, Z.—House IV. Colours. Galbraith, M.—Member of School Athletics (1944-45) and Basketball (1945) Teams; House VII, Colours,

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Gallagher, V.—Harris Vice-Captain 1945; Member School IX. (1945) and Athletics (1944) Teams. Hore, H.— Learmonth, J. Malseed, D.— Mockridge, J. Miorwick, L.—House IV. and VII. Colours; Runner-up Senior Tennis Championship. Prosser, J.— Sillett, S. INTERMEDIATE Bell, W.— Briquet, H. Cook, G. — Evans, J.— Friedman, R.— Gunn, D.— Hannam, J.— Hargreaves, I. Lindsay, H. McNaughton, L. Newell, J. Rogers, G.—School IX. Team; House IX. Colours. Sharp, L. Stephens, A.

Turnbull, J. Wills, L.— SUB-INTERMEDIATE Gogall, L. Price, M.— Soper, R.— Stevenson, J REMOVE Griffith, 3.— Kelly, R.— Tomkins, D.— Left During 1946 MATRICULATION Kendall, D.—School Prefect 1945; School Probationer 1944; Member of " Lucernian " Committee 1944; House Forum Representative 1944. SUB-INTERMEDIATE Body, M.— IIA AND IIB Bowie, J.— Rowe, J.— IIIA AND IIIB Burrell, D.—

SALVETE, -1946 LEAVING Howey, H.; McConnell, H.; McKenzie, J. INTERMEDIATE Bence, L.; Elshaug, B.; Hodge, M.• Knox, E.; H.; ' Lancaster, M.; Messenger, M.; McClure, Stevens, M.; Valk, N. SUB-INTERMEDIATE Batten, B.; Cattanach, M.; Dyson, G.; Erry, H.; Farquharson, J.• Gibson, M.; Grant, L.; Hawson, E.; Hodge, B.; Malseed, A.; Mar' shall, M.; Spalding, A.; Rosson, J.; Worland, V.; Wood, B. IVB Barron, V.; Vileane, L.• Goodwin, J.- Kelly, M.; ' Walter, J. McInnes, A.; Smith, 'R.; Spencer, J.;

REMOVE Black, F.; Deane, L.; Fargie, J.; Honey, P.; Knights, R.; Lyons, D.; Moodie, J.; Oke, D. IIIA AND IIIB Baxter, M.; .Edwards, J.; Fargie, B.; Harris, S.; Hawker, F.; Howey, A.; Leith, A.; Money, J.; Poulton, F.; Swanson, A. IIA AND IIB Bechervaise, E.; Hargreaves, D.; Lilburne, P.; Lindsay, J.; Mether-";'1, M.; McLelland, D.; Pope, F.; Poulton, H.; Soloman, V.; Vautier, M.

TENNIS TEAM

Standing (L. to R.): NI. McKenzie, B. McDonald, H. Howie. Kneeling: J. Field, H. Peden. Sitting: P. Cassidy, S. McKinnon, N. Wallace.

SWIMMING TEAM

L. to R: J. Baker, J. Winstanley, N. Wallace, M. Henry.

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SPEECH NIGHT, On December 13th the Annual Speech Night was held in the Norman Morrison Hall, Geelong College, for the use of which we are very grateful to Rev. Rolland. On this occasion the speaker was the Consul for China (Mr. Wang), and the Chairman of the School Council (Mr. 0. C. Hearne) presided. Mr. Wang spoke of the spirit of China's modern youth, and of the need for a friendship between China and Australia. This, he suggested, could best be fostered by young people of both nations. As an aid in encouraging this spirit of friendship, he advocated an exchange of Chinese and Australian students. Mr. Hearne announced that plans have been made by the School Council to build a new Kindergarten and Nursery in the " Morongo " grounds, in place of the buildings now in use in Elizabeth Street, Newtown, which are not large enough to accommodate all the pupils being enrolled. The cost of the project will amount to £8,500. In the report, Miss Shaw commented on the great transition period from war to peace, through which the world is now passing. She expressed her hope that children educated during the war years would be able to tackle the problems of the new peace-time world with " unselfishness, intelligence and greater vision than has been shown by this or past generations." Miss Shaw explained how the increasing number of leisure hours becoming available to mankind should be used in a way beneficial to mankind. Reference was made to the new subjectS which were becoming more prominent in the School curriculum, notably Craft, which is now accepted as a public examination subject. In the public examinations, Miss Shaw stated, results had been extremely good, due in no small measure to the small classes provided and considerable self-sacrifice on the part of the staff. The Senior, Intermediate and Junior Schools each rendered choral items, for which they were trained by Mrs. Thomas, and the School orchestra rendered several musical pieces. Mrs. Wang distributed the various scholastic awards, and sports awards were distributed by Mrs. Mund, President of the Old Collegians' Association. The prize list was:—

PREPARATORY SCHOOL Form IC: Barbara Cripps, Form Prize; Marion Chappell, first in form. Form IB: Nancy Fewtrell, Music; Heather Laird, Good Citizen Prize; Laurel McLean, first in form. Form IA: Marlene Metherall, Music; Faye Pope, Good Citizen Prize; Denise Hargreaves, Progress; Pamela Lilburne, Dux Prize.

" MORONGO " Form IIB: Janet Rowe, Handcraft; Helen Profit, Scripture; Josephine Turner, Form Prize; Wendy McIntyre, Form Prize; Jeanette Fewtrell, Honours; Gerda Nicolson, Honours. Form IIA: Rosemary Aikman, Handcraft; Rhonda Wallace, Scripture; Davina McIntosh, Music; Helen Hirst, Form Prize; Dina Cannon, Music and Honours; Betty Vincent, Musical Appreciation and Honours. Form IIIB: Norma Schefferle, Handwork; Pamela Lorimer, Form Prize; Elma Lehman, Form Prize; Beverley Burch, Honour Prize; June Bellew, Honour Prize; Joan Pope, Scripture and Honour Prize. Form IIIA: Frances Lowson, Speech Training, Scripture and Musical Appreciation; Inga Jewell, Form Prize; Margaret Lewis, Arts and Crafts and Honour Prize; Pamela Chapman, Honour Prize; Janet McKenzie, Scripture and Honour Prize. Remove: Jean Trethowan, Scripture; Margaret Shaw, Music Prize; Helen Thomson, Needlework; Militza Meldrum, Form Prize; Margaret Freeland, Honours; June Hartwick, Honours; Kathleen Davis, Honours. Form IVB: Margot Douglas, Handwork; Patricia Jaboor, Junior Dramatic; Jean Griffiths, Boarders' Good Citizen Prize; Margaret Welsh, Music; Patricia Dean, Scripture and Form Prize; Judith Cox, Craft Prize and Form Prize; Joan Foster, Honours; Patricia McKay, Scripture and Honour Prize. Form IVA: Laurel Houston, Commercial Prize; Jean Stevenson, Music; Joan Moreton, Music; Alisun Elder, Music; Helen Auld, Scripture; June Parker, Form Prize; Alison Williams, Form Prize; Margaret Price, Junior " Lucernian," Speech Training, Scripture, and Honours Prize; Margaret Ellis, Honours Prize; Noreen Davis, Honours Prize. Technical Vth Form: Heather Lindsay, Dancing; Margaret Walker, Speech Training; Norma McCrabb, Violin; Dorothy MacDougall, Music; Vilma Welsh, Speech Training and Form Prize; Lorna McNaughton, Form Prize; Lorna Wills, Form Prize; Alison Stephens, Music, Scripture and Form General Vth Form: Margaret Lewis, Senior Drawing• Barbara Bossence, Speech Training; Janette Reddie, Music; Norma Carr, Form Prize; June Newell, Form Prize; Margaret Fargie, Honours; Patricia Cassidy, Scripture and Honours. Form VI: Lesley McLeod, Librarian's Prize; Beverley Macfarlane, Clare Strong Prize for Chronicle of School Events; Margaret Craig, Senior Dramatic; June Learmonth, Camera Club Prize; Nancy Wallace, Good Citizen and Senior Dramatic; Dulcie Malseed, Domestic Science; Mary Cameron, Form Prize;

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Heather Peden, Form Prize; Ruth Lowson, Form Prize; Elizabeth Sinclair, Miss Keay's Prize for Needlework, and Form Prize; Betty McConaghy, Scripture and Honour Prize. Matriculation: Mary Moseley, Librarian's Prize; Dawn Grundy, Commercial; Joan Murray, Senior Boarders' Good Citizen Prize; Dorothy Kendall, Nell Moreton Memorial Music Prize; Mary Noel, Craft Prize and Head of House Honour Prize; Jennie McDonald, Credit Prize; Audrey Margetts, Alliance Francaise French Prize and Co-Editress " Lucernian "; Patricia Bull, Prefect's Prize, Speech Training, and Senior " Lucernian "

Prize; Marie Wilson, Co-Editress " Lucernian," Scripture, and Honours (proxime accessit); Audrey Margetts, Honours and Dux of School; Marie Wilson, A. C. Harris Prize. Sports prizes and house shields and cups were presented to the winners by the President of the Old Collegians' Association (Mrs. Mund). After prayer at the beginning of the function by the School Chaplain (the Rev. W. H. Waters), the girls of the School presented a choral and orchestral programme. B. McConaghy.

EXAMINATION RESULTS, 1945 INTERMEDIATE Ballintine, A.—English Expression, Geography, French, British History, Music. Barnes, M.—English Expression, Maths. A, Maths. B, Geography, General Science, English Literature, French, British History (Intermediate Certificate). Bell, W.—English Literature, British History. Black, E.—English Literature, British History, Domestic Science, Physical Education, Music Bossence, B.—English Expression, Geography, English Literature, French, British History. Carr, N.—English Expression, Maths. A. Geography, English Literature, French, British History, Arithmetic (Intermediate Certificate). Cassidy, P.—English Expression, Maths. A, Maths. B, Geography, General Science, English Literature, French, Music, Latin, British History (Intermediate Certificate). Evans, J.—Maths. A, General Science, Arithmetic, Craft. Fargie, M.—English Expression, Maths. A, Maths. B, Geography, General Science, English Literature, French, British History (Intermediate Certificate). Friedman, R.—English Expression, Maths. A, General Science, English Literature, British History. Gunn, D.—English Expression, Maths. A, English Literature, British History, Arithmetic. Handley, J.—English Expression, Maths. A, Maths. B, Geography, General Science, English Literature, French, British History, Music (Intermediate Certificate). Hannan, J. — English Expression, English Literature, French, British History, Drawing Hargreaves, I.—Geography, General Science, British History, Physical Education. Henry, M. — English Expression, English Literature, French, British History, Domestic Arts. Hildebrand, B.—English Literature. Humphrey, N.—English Expression, Maths. A, Geography, English Literature.

Lewis, M.—English Expression, English Literature, British History. Lindsay, H. — English Expression, Physical Education. McCrabb, N. — English Literature, Drawing, Domestic Arts, Music. McCrabb, P.—English Expression, Maths. A, English Literature, British History, Drawing, Music (Intermediate Certificate). McDonald, J.—Geography, English Literature. McDonald, M. English Literature, Physical Education. English Expression, English McKenzie, M. Literature. . McNaughton, L. — English Literature, British History, Domestic Arts. Mitchell, W.—Maths. A, General Science, British History. Munro, L.—English Expression, English Litera.. ture, French, British History, Arithmetic, Music. Newell, J. — English Expression, Maths. A, Geography, English Literature, French, British History, Arithmetic (Intermediate Certificate). Parker, D. — English Expression, Maths. A, Geography, English Literature, French, Latin (Intermediate Certificate). Reddie, J.—English Expression, English Literature, French, British History, Music. Rees, M.—English Expression, Maths. A, Geography, English Literature, Music, British History (Intermediate Certificate). Rogers, G.—Maths. A. Stephens, A.—English Expression, Geography, English Literature. Thornton, B.—English Literature. Turnbull, J.—English Expression, Geography, English Literature, French, British History, Domestic Arts (Intermediate Certificate). Valiance, Y.—English Expression, Maths. A, Craft. Walker, M.—English Expression, Geography, English Literature, British History.

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Sillett, S. — English, Chemistry, Geography, British History (Leaving Certificate). Thomson, M. — English, Geography, French, British History (Leaving Certificate). Wallace, N.—English, - Biology French (com' Intermediate pleted Leaving Certificate), Physical Education.

MATRICULATION Bull, P.—English Literature, British History LEAVING PASS (2nd Class Honours), Modern History Arnoldt, J.—Maths. 1, Geography, Domestic (Pass). Science. Grundy, D. — Modern History (2nd Class Barnes, D. — English, Geography, Maths. I., Honours), English Literature, British HisBiology (Leaving Certificate). tory (Pass), Leaving Commercial Practice. Bauer, E.—English, British History, Drawing. McDonald, J. — English Expression, English Cameron, M. — English, Chemistry, Biology, Literature, British History, Modern History French (Leaving Certificate). (Pass) (Matriculation). Craig, M.—English, French, British History, McKinnon, S.—English Literature (2nd Class Music, Biology (Leaving Certificate). Honours), English Expression, British HisField, J.— English, French, British History, tory (Pass), French (Compensatory Pass), Modern History. (Matriculation). Friedman, Z.—Chemistry, French, Modern His- Margetts, A.—English Literature, British History (completed Leaving Certificate). tory (2nd Class Honours), English ExpresGalbraith, M. — Geography, British History, sion, French (Pass) (Matriculation), Leaving Domestic Science, Intermediate English Ex-. Physics. pression (completed Intermediate Certificate) Moseley, M.—Leaving Domestic Science. Gallagher, V.—English. Murray, J. — English Expression, English Gurr, J.—English, Biology, French, British HisLiterature, Modern History, French (Pass) tory, Modern History (Leaving Certificate). (Matriculation). Hore, H.—English. Warren, P. — Leaving Maths. I. (completed Jones, A.—English, British History, Modern Leaving Certificate). History, Music, Domestic Science. Wilson, AL — English Literature (1st Class Learmonth, J. — British History, Domestic Honours), English Literature (2nd Class Science, English, Geography (Leaving CerHonours), Animal Biology, Physics, Chemtificate). istry (Pass) (Matriculation). Lowson, R. — English, Biology, Chemistry, Worrall, P.—English Expression, British HisFrench, Physics (Leaving Certificate). tory (Pass). McConaghy, B.—Biology, Geography, French, MUSIC RESULTS. British History, Modern History, English Piano. (Leaving Certificate). McDonald, B. English, Maths. I., Physics, Grade VI.—Dina Cannon, Honours. Grade V.—Davina McIntosh, Honours; Audrey French (Leaving Certificate). Madden, Credit; Beth Bartlett, Credit. Macfarlane, B. — English, Maths. I., ,Physics, Grade IV.—Mitzi Meldrum, Honours; Janet Chemistry, French (Leaving Certificate). Field, Honours; Margaret Welsh, Credit; MacLeod, L.—English, British History, GeoJoan Moreton, Credit; Beth Payne, Credit; graphy, Modern History (Leaving CertifiMarion Royce, Credit; Margaret Shaw, cate). Credit. Macmillan, R. Geography, British History, Modern History, Music, English (Leaving Grade III.—Jean Archer, Credit; Lynette Madden, Credit; Yvonne Lee, Credit; Janette Certificate). Winstanley, Pass; June Parker, Pass. Malseed, D.—English, Geography, British HisGrade IL—Dallas Parker, Credit; Vilma Welsh, tory, Domestic Science (Leaving Certificate). Pass; Barbara Bossnce, Pass; Dorothy MacMockridge, J. English, Geography, British dougall, Pass. History, Modern History (Leaving CertifiGrade I.—Janette Reddie, Honours. cate). Musical Perception. Morwick, L.—Maths. I. Peden, H.—English, Maths. I., Physics, Chem- Grade IV.—Barbara Bossence, Honours; Lynistry, Biology, French (Leaving Certificate). ette Madden, Honours; Jean Archer, Credit; June Parker, Credit; Janette Winstanley, Prosser, J. — Intermediate Music (completed Pass; Yvonne Lee, Pass. Intermediate Certificate). Pyper, J. — English, Physics, Biology, Geo- Grade II.—Patricia McCrabb, Credit; Vilma Welsh, Credit. graphy, British History (Leaving Certificate) Sinclair, B.—English, Maths. I., British HisSinging. tory, Drawing (Leaving Certificate), grade IL—Barbara Bossence, Honours,

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OLD COLLEGIANS' ASSOCIATION GEELONG BRANCH ANNUAL REPORT, 1946 I have pleasure in presenting to you the Annual Report of the " Morongo " Old Collegians' Association for the year 1946. The Annual Meeting was held at the A.B.C. Cafe on Saturday, December 1st, 1945, at 5 p.m., when over 100 members were present. At the meeting it was decided that life subscriptions would be accepted again, and during the year a further 23 names have been added to our list of Life Members. The Annual Dinner then followed, and we were pleased to welcome Miss Shaw, Miss Hope, five School Prefects, representatives from the " Hermitage " and P.L.C., and Miss Kit Wilson. The following office-bearers and committee were elected for 1946:— President, Lorna Mund; Vice-Presidents, Jean Rentoul, Doreen Galbraith; Hon. Secretary, Wynne Sinclair; Assistant Secretary, Audrey Gillett; Hon. Treasurer, Mollie Hopkinson; Assistant Treasurer, Beth Davis; Committee, Margaret Simson, Margaret Neilson, Marjorie Cooke, Shirley Herd, Betty Peck, Audrey Smith, Joan Neilson, Jean Rowe, Lorraine Winstanley, Alison McPhee, Vida Fallaw, and Marjorie Munro. Audrey Margetts came on the Committee as the representative leaving School at the end of the previous year. During the year we were sorry to receive a letter of resignation from Alison McPhee, on account of her being away in Melbourne, and just recently Margaret Neilson also resigned. One vacancy was taken by Beth Bartlett, who has proved herself a keen worker, the latter vacancy remaining at present unfilled. Our main social activity for the year was our " Food for Britain " drive. At the Annual Meeting £10/10/- was donated in cash, and this was followed by further amounts. On July 3rd a bridge afternoon, held in the Geelong West Town Hall, resulted in £18/13/being raised; a cake stall at the annual School Sports, in October, added a further £17; and individual donations amounted to £10/9/6. The Western District Branch forwarded £10 and the Melbourne Branch £6. Altogether, 110 parcels were packed and sent to Glasgow. We thank all who helped in any way, and particularly the organisers, Mollie Hopkinson, Margaret Simson and Audrey Smith. A dance held in the Hall of Honour on March 27th raised £13/15/9, which was paid into the " Morongo " fund. At Miss Shaw's kind invitation, our Annual Back-to-School was held on April 27th, and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent by the 80 Old Collegians present.

During the afternoon it was decided to adopt a suggestion received to join with the Parents and Friends' Association in arranging a ball. Our hopes to make this event financially as well as socially successful were more than fulfilled. On July 5th, in the Geelong West Town Hall, 21 debutantes trained by Mrs. Colin Dabb were presented to the President of the School Council and Mrs. David in the presence of over 500 dancers and spectators. We are specially indebted to our Joint Ticket Secretaries, Gwen Purnell and Patsy Madden, and their Committee. The result of £109/7/7 profit speaks of their untiring efforts. It was decided by both Associations to hold this amount in trust, and later have a further combined effort to raise another £100, to be used for the purchase of a film projector for the School. This function is taking the form of a Garden Fete, to be held on November 16th at the School, and our present efforts are being directed to this goal. The debutantes were hostesses at a dance held in the Hall of Honour on August 16th, and a very happy evening was had. Our proposed week-end camp at Anglesea did not eventuate, owing to our not being able to find a convenient date in the warmer weather. However, as a number of our girls are keen to repeat the enjoyable week-end held last year, we hope next year will provide a suitable opportunity. A donation was made to the Bethany Babies' Home during the year of £5/5/-. The School Service was held on October 13th at St. David's Church, and a large number of Old Collegians was present. Our President, Senior Vice-President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary journeyed to Melbourne on November 1st to join in the Melbourne Branch's Annual Meeting. We congratulate them, and also the Western District Branch, on their fine year's activities, and deeply appreciate their enthusiasm in furthering the interest in the Association. We are again indebted to Mr. Neilson for auditing the books of the Association, and would like to express our thanks to him. Our thanks are also extended to Miss Shaw for her continued vital interest in our Association, and to the office-bearers and many friends for their encouraging support, particularly our Treasurer and Assistant Secretary for the grand job they have done throughout the year. The office-bearers for 1947 are:— President, Jean Rentoul; Vice-Presidents, Doreen Galbraith, Vida Fallaw; Hon. Secretary, Wynne Sinclair; Assistant Secretary, Audrey Gillett; Hon. Treasurer, Mollie Hopkinson; Assistant Treasurer, Beth Davis. Lorna Mund, President. Wynne Sinclair, Secretary.

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We must not lose sight of the fact that we are Old Collegians of a great School, which has given us so much, and as such we owe our wholehearted support and allegiance to this School, which is playing such an important part in the building of a new world. Betty Anderson, President. Jean Croll, Hon. Secretary.

It is with pleasure that we present to you the Annual Report for 1946. During April we were sorry to lose Elsie Gough from the Committee. She was married, In and has made her home in Brisbane. August Pat McBride, our Treasurer, left for WESTERN DISTRICT BRANCH California, where she is doing post-graduate President: Valmai Atkinson-Grimshaw study, so Dorothy Glover graciously consented Hon. Acting Secretary: Flora McDonald to carry on her good work. This year we have 42 financial members, Annual Report, 1946 representing 19 Life Members and 23 Ordinary It is with pleasure I present the Annual Members. We do appeal to all girls coming to Melbourne to contact any member of our Report of the Western District Branch of the Committee, and so link up with our branch. " Morongo " Old Collegians. The Secretary's name and telephone number We have completed a very active year, having may always be had from the Geelong Secretary held two very successful dances, the proceeds Last November we held an Australian Tea of which go towards our newly-formed Part and Tennis Tournament. Thanks to the kind- Scholarship. Our membership has fallen off this year, as ness of Miss Joske, Principal of Janet Clarke Hall, and the Rev. E. Owen, Acting Master some have left the district to enter the marof Ormond, we were able to serve afternoon riage sphere or taken up a career. We lost tea at Janet Clarke Hall, and hold the tourna- our very energetic Secretary, Ailsa McDonald, ment on the Ormond courts. Our thanks are who has taken up a nursing career at the Royal also due to Pat McBride and her sub-corn- Melbourne Hospital. We gave Ailsa a faremittee, who worked so hard to make this the well at a meeting held one evening at " Viewsuccess it was. Over £20 Was cleared, £10 lands," and presented her with a cup, saucer of which was donated to the " Food for and plate in appreciation of her sterling serBritain " Fund, and the remainder to our vices. " Morongo " Fund. Another delightful afternoon party was given With the cessation of hostilities, we have to Nancy McRea on the eve of her marriage been able to use all our efforts towards our to Mr. Murray Weaver. She was presented " Morongo " Fund. with a charming brass firescreen and every This year we have tried to vary the nature good wish for future happiness. of the functions arranged. For the more enerWe express our sincere sympathy to Lois getic of our members two hikes were held, one Mander-Jones on the death of her infant child. from Warrandyte to Ringwood, and the second We welcome back Jess McCallum, who has from North Balwyn to Heidelberg. A river been serving with the W.A.A.A.F. A hearty picnic was also held, and though the weather welcome is also extended to Joyce Prosser, our was unkind, those of us who braved the de- new member for the season. ments enjoyed the outing immensely, even Some of our members attended various though we returned to the boatsheds slightly School functions, and reported very happy and damper than when we set out, successful days. A " Wogs " Night was arranged at the ComIn conclusion, I would like to thank all Old bined Old Girls Club, and a Salamagundi Collegians who have supported the efforts of evening- at the Armadale Presbyterian Kinder- the branch throughout the year, especially the garten Hall. All who attended these functions members of the Social Committee. spent a very happy evening. The final funcL. Valmai Atkinson-Grimshaw, tion was a Theatre Night at "The Dancing . President. Years," and we do thank Betty Anderson for the grand job she did organising this. GEELONG BRANCH We are very sad to have to say good-bye to two of our Committee members—Mollie WilGENERAL ITEMS Hams and Dorothy Glover—who are not seekKetha McCoy has moved from Tamworth, ing re-election. Mollie is to make her home in Sydney early next year, while Dorothy N.S.\'V., to Sydney, where she was in the Union leaves very soon for England, where she will Bank, at Haymarket, for a while, but is now very interested in her new work as secretary live. We thank all those who have consistently to the headmaster at Newington College-, supported the functions we have arranged Sydney. Betty Jackson is now on the nursing staff during the year, and we appeal for the sympathy and support of a still larger number at the Ararat Hospital, where Elsie Batten is a nursing sister. next year.

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Esna McKindlay has also taken up nursing, and is at the Albury Hospital, and Robin Ward is training at Geelong. Marjorie Purnell is living at Kojonup, in the Great Southern District of West Australia, and would be glad to hear from any Old Collegians who are in the vicinity at any time. Vera Reeves has now returned from Sydney, and is living in Melbourne. Grace Saw is at the State Savings Bank at Avoca since her family moved. Beth Bartlett has now gained her B.A. at the University, and has joined Marjorie Cooke and Loris Thompson on the staff at the Kindergarten. Audrey Margetts and Joan Neilson have also joined the staff there this year. We are well represented at the College Offices of the Geelong Schools. Edith Leigh and Pamela Rowley are still in our own office; Jean Walker and Evelyn Hair are at the College Office; and Elva Illingworth, Jean Looker, Mary Brownhill, Marjorie Munro, and Margaret Parkes at the Church of England Grammar School. Betty Hughes has gained her Registration of Domestic Arts at the University, and Pat. Bull, who has passed her Librarian Examination, is at the Geelong Free Library. We send our sympathy to all who have lost loved ones during the year, including Jenny Dunoon, Nancy McIntyre and Joan McCallum (nee Price), Alyson and Claire Potter, Elsie and Kathleen Roebuck, Jean Fish, Joan Kaufmann (nee Berryman), and Florence Money (nee Davies). Several of our Old Collegians have gone overseas this year to further their studies. Pat McBride, who has been lecturing in Economic Geography at the Melbourne University, has leave of absence, and is at present doing postgraduate study at the University of California. On the trip over, her cabin mate was another Old Collegian, Kathleen Wilson, who has gone to Canada for further nursing experience. Kathleen Badger has the honour of being the only Australian studying at McGill University in Montreal, where she is doing a course in Library Science. In the world of music, Dorothy Glover keeps " Morongo's " flag flying. At the beginning of October she gave an organ recital in St. Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne, which was very much enjoyed by those who attended. Nancy Carstairs has now been discharged from the A.A.M.W.S., and has commenced training at Fairfield. ENGAGEMENTS Elsie Gough to Kenneth Bishop. Peg Maddern to Don Roydhouse. Jennie Anderson to Cory Heard. Olga Young to Keith Smith. Gwen McKeon to H. S. Keen. Jean Walker to Jack Foster. Judith Johnston to Stephen Paton.

Alison Robley to Ernest Knell. Eunice Hair to Jock McNeill. Jean Brien to Keith Henderson. Jessie McCallum to Ron Beckman. Joyce Carson to Don Alexander. Marian Hoe to V. E. Boehm. Claire Potter to Douglas McKenry.

MARRIAGES Mollie Shirra to. Bill Hopkinson. Mollie Bromell to Mac Kelso. Averil McKinnon to T. W. Roberts. Beryl Eaton to Lloyd Little. Dorothy Maltby to R. C. Wilson. Madge Bradley to E. Olsen. Marion Reid to Edgar Taylor. Jean Davies to Max Evans. Nancy Field to John McIntyre. Nancy Barr to Donald Orr. Peg Maddern to Don Roydhouse. Margaret Pettitt to Fred Miles. Rita Glenn to Bob Sedgwick. Elsie Gough to Kenneth Davis. Eunice Hair to Jock McNeill. Daisy Brown to Keith Mahoney. Lorna .Bampfield to Jack Simpson. Nancy McRae to Murray Weaver. Olga Young to Keith Smith. Theda Lord to Harry Woodward. Alison Bell to J. Canac Wilson. Pat Warren to Margaret Shirra to Charles Saleh. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. D. Orchard (Phyllis David)— a son. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Emms (Glynes Parish)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Jock McCallum (Joan Price)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. H. Morell Williams (H. Twadell) —a son. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Bucknell (Isabel Heard) — a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Randall (Nell Williams)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Bremner Hastie (Jessie McAdam)—a daughter. Major and Mrs. D. Biscoe (Betty Stewart)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Piper (Ila Herd)—a .son. Mr. and Mrs. Ian McCowan (Morva Chisholm) —a son. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Stabernack (Marjorie Blakiston)--a son. Mr. and Mrs. Randall Taylor (Anne McDonald) —a son. Mr. acid Mrs. Coulson (Ena McCalluni)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. Alec Lee (Janet Ballintine)— a son. Mr. and Mrs. L. Kaufmann (Joan Berryinan)— a son. Mr.• and Mrs. T. W. Roberts (Avery' McKinnon)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. T. Anderson (Beryl Hinclicliffe) —a son.

THE LUCERNIAN Mr. and Mrs. Ron White (Gertrude White)— a son. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Purnell (Jean McIntyre)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Bruce (Betty Clay)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Ern Ruxton (Dorothy Brown)— a son. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Sears (Betty Gunn)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. C. Jones (Lorna Pardy)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. C. Harsley (Lorne Morton)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rogers (Margaret McK in lay)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Peck (Betty Berryman)— a son. Mr. and Mrs. E. Mander-Jones (Lois McDonald) —a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Coulson (Ena McCallum)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. B. Hastie (Jessie McAdam)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. G. Boadle (Carleen Roebuck)— a son. Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Reid (Nancy Munro)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. L. Ralton (Leila Wallace)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. K. Coldicutt (Dorothy Adams)— a son. Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Scott (Beryl Balfour)—a (laughter. Mr. and Mrs. Bevan French (Rosemary Waddell)—a son. GEELONG BRANCH Life Members Batten, Mrs. 0. (M. Hirst), 44 Buckland Ave., Newtown. Bond, Isobel, " Hylock," Scott St., Cobden. Bartlett, Beth., cor. Latrobe Ter. and Elizabeth St., Newtown. Bucknall, Mrs. M. (Isabel Heard), " Carinya," Willaura. Brockenshire, Roberta, 26 Beach Par., Drumcondra. Blakiston, Mrs. S. (Gwen Madden), 30 Retreat Rd., Newtown. Crawcour, Mrs. D. (Dorothy Jacobs), 100 Elphin Rd., Launceston, Tas. Cornell, Mrs. (Marjorie Gordon), 1442 Sturt St., Ballarat. Carnell, Alexe, 7 Lunan Ave., Drumcondra. Cameron, Jean, " Fort William," Mortlake. Dohnt, Mrs. E. (Nancy Heard), " Lake Banks," Noradjuha. David, Elsie, 176 Noble St., Newtown. Elsom, J essie, Wallup, via HOrsham. Elvins, Pat, " Carlyon," Latrobe Ter., Geelong. Elvins, June, " Carlyon," Latrobe Ter., Geelong. Evans, Patricia, Valley Rd., Highton. Gedes, Innes, " Karmala," Lake Bolac.

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Harding, Minnie, c/o. D.M.C. Branch, Navy Office, Melbourne. Hill, Lisle, Lonsdale St., South Geelong. Heard, Alison, " Lake Banks," Noradjuha. Hewitson, Betty, " Golf House," Healesvillc. Hannon, Mrs. J. L. (Edith Olsen), " Bonnie Doon," Oaklands, N.S.W. Hearne, Patricia, 53 The Esplanade, Geelong. Hyde, Mrs. (Pauline Marchant), 29 Barclay St., Maryborough. Hutchins, Mrs. (Agnes Venters), "Leigh Park," Private Bag, Doroq, via Geelong. Harper, Mrs. A. K. (Margot Prowse), 1 Fyans St., Chilwell. Hargreaves, Isabel, " Berryfield," Wilby. Illingworth, Elva, 269 Malop St., Geelong. Ingpen, Mrs. T. (V. Anderson), Latrobe Ter., Newtown. Irving. Mrs. J. (Myrl Holt), 342 Myers St., Geelong. Jackson, Betty, " Irak," Maroona. Kerr, Joyce, " Green Abbey," Oaklands, N.S.W. Lewis, Mrs. I. (Nancy Day), 24 Volum St., Manifold Heights. Levey, Bertha, " Yuriga," Winchelsea. Leigh, Edith, Valley Road, Highton. Lilburne, Mrs. H. (Jessie Lowe), Aphrasia St., Newtown. Little, Gwen, Hamilton Hotel, Gray St., Hamilton. Mund, Mrs. M. (Lorna Gill), Burnham Flats, Skene St., Newtown. Matheson, Gladys, Laurel Bank Par., Newtown Money, Mrs. J. (Florence Davies), 69 O'Connell St., Geelong West. Martin, Mollie, Gurr St., East Geelong. May, Winifred, Private Bag, Stawell. Marshall, Mrs. W. (Jean Venters), 18a Trevalyn Rd., Launceston. Malseed, Dulcie, " Benara," Drik Drik. Miles, Mrs. F. (Margaret Pettitt), Box 188, Geelong. McCann, Mrs. E. (Edna McIntyre), " Dryden,Fyansford. McIntyre, Mrs. D. (Nancy Price), Buckland Ave., Newtown. McCormack, Mavis, Up. Morrison, via Elaine. McKeon, Gwen, Austin St., Newtown. McNair, Mrs. J. V. (Gladys Fagg), 80 Fairview Ave., Newtown. McKin?ton, Elaine, " Maranoa," 14 Virginia St., Newtown. McColl, Mrs. (June Orchard), 37 Fitzroy St., East Geelong. McIntyre, Mrs. J. (Nancy Field), 4 Lunan Ave., Drumcondra. Newall, Mrs. A. (Mary McLennon), "Auvergn Newall, Mrs. A. (Mary McLennon), "Auvtrgne," Marnoo. Nelson, Mrs. E. (Leslie Long), Stephen St., Newtown. Oddie, Margaret, " Challicum Park," Beaufort. Orchard, Mrs. W. (Vivian Bartlett), 8 Oliver St., East Malvern.

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Purnell, Marjorie, Kojonup, Western Australia. Penney, Jessie, 98 Noble St., Newtown. Profitt, Mrs. V. (Gladys Wynn), Claremont Ave., Newtown. Purnell, Mrs. A. E. (Jean McIntyre), " Narawong," Moriac. Reeves, Vera, Flat 2, 12 Denmark Hill Rd., Hawthorn. Rowe, Jean, 17 Roslyn Rd., Belmont. Rentoul, Jean, 286 Latrobe Ter., Newtown. Smith, Joyce, Torquay. Smith, Audrey, 11 Elizabeth St., Newtown. Simson, Margaret, 7 Stephen .St., Newtown. Shone, Mrs. L. (Gwen Dancey), 25 Fairview St., Newtown. Sutcliffe, Helen, Valley Rd., Highton. Stewart, Heather, 17 Buckland Ave., Newtown. Sloman, Mrs. J. H. (Lyn Adams), 24 Victoria Par., Geelong. Turner, Janet, 75 Aberdeen St., Newtown. Thompson, Mrs. (Jean Calder), Roxby St., Manifold Heights. Tolhurst, Mrs. W. (Morva Long), Newhaven, Phillip Island. Thornton, Betty, " Roseneath," Bunbartha. Venters, Nan, Shannon Ave., Newtown. Venters, Mrs. S. (Sadie -Honey), " Springdale," Stonehaven. Wood, Mrs. S. (Jean Matheson), 17 Laurel Bank Par., Newtown. Walter, Mrs. K. (Agnes Black), Box 215, Hamilton. Financial Members Allen, Audrey, Hotel Geelong, Moorabool St., Geelong. Arnott, Isabel, 11 Purrumbete Ave., Manifold Heights. Bennett, Rona, Dimboola. *Brebner, Dorothy. Batten, Mrs. L. (Gwenda Ives), Barker St., Geelong West. Burn, Mrs. H. (Rae McClure), c/o. 9 Normanby St., Geelong. Barratt, Joyce, 28 Meakin St., Geelong. Beach, Judith, 5a Nantes St., Newtown. Bauer, Evelyn, Cororooke. Barnes, Dorothy, 299 Moorabool St., Geelong. Bull, Pat, 298 Latrobe Ter., Geelong. Craddock, Noel, 26 Stephen St., Newtown. Cooke, Marjorie, 290 Latrobe Ter., New- town. Douglas, Eileen, 35 Retreat Rd., Newtown. Doyle, Mrs. J. L. (Dorothy Anderson), Furrumbete Ave., Manifold Heights. Davis, Beth, 208 Autumn St., Geelong West. Evans, Judith, Valley Rd., Highton. Evans, Mrs. M. (Jean Davies), " The Peak," Nimmitabel, N.S.W. Fish, Jean, " Irol Park," Dookie. Fallaw, Mrs. H. (Vida Walter), 28 Eastern Beach, Geelong. Field, Marjorie, 4 Lunan Ave., Drumcondra. Ford, Pamela, 10 Fairview St., Newtown.

Forbes, Eva, Box 18, Mortlake. Graham, Marjorie, 167 Skene St., Newtown. Gillett, Audrey, c/o. Sutton's Music Store, Geelong. Gowty, Nancy, Bell Par., Drumcondra. Grant, Betty, 131 Aberdeen St., Geelong. *Graham, Lois, " Lake View," Terang. Gillies, Helen, 27 Roxby St., Manifold Heights *Gordon, Jean, Bush Nursing Hosp., Coleraine. Griffiths, Jean, " Chestervale," Meredith. Grundy, Dawn, 40 Aphrasia St., Newtown. Galbraith, Marjorie, 104 Shannon Ave., Newtown. Habergham, Joan, " Regent Court," McKillop St., Geelong. Hughes, Betty, Minerva Rd., Herne Hill. *Hemphill, Elsa, 116 Roslyn Rd., Belmont. Halquoit, Mrs. (Jessie Templeton), Box 4, Yea Hoe, Marian, Amunsden St., Belmont. Hopkinson, Mrs. W. (Mollie Shirra), 104 Aberdeen St., Geelong. Honey, Alison, Ceres. Herd, Shirley, Mt. Pleasant Rd., Belmont. Ives, Valerie, 9 Lunan Ave., Drumcondra. Judge, Jean, 300 Latrobe Ter., Geelong. Jolly, Mrs. J. (Peggy Freedman). Troquiar Flats, 429 Macquarie St., Hobart. King, Mrs. R. W. (Nancy Metherall), North Tatyoon. Kendall, Margaret, 217 Pakington St., Newtown. Lucas, Mavis, 28 Buckland Ave., Newtown. Looker, Jean, 114 Prospect Rd., Newtown. Lyle, Nancye, National Bank, Geelong. Learmonth, June, Tyrendarra. Lynch, June, 76 Myers St., Geelong. Moreton, Marian, " Coolangatta," Lake Bolac. Muller, Mrs. G. J. (Marrianne Pettitt), "Chaumont," Batesford. *Murdock, Rosemary, 26 Grandview Gro., Drumcondra. Morwick, Audrey, 9 Connor St., East Geelong. Moreton, Honor, " Coolangatta," Lake Bolac. Mockridge, Joan, Culbin Ave., Belmont. Morton, Nita, " Blink Bonnie," Bacchus Marsh Morwick, Lois, 9 Connor St., East Geelong. Margetts, Audrey, 16 Hermitage Rd., Newtown. Munro, Marjorie, 64 Skene St., Newtown. *McPhee, Alison, 38 Aphrasia St., Newtown. *McKenzie, Jean, 11 Bell Par., Drumcondra. McKindlay, Esna, Nursing Staff, District Hospital, Albury. McCoy, Ketha, Union Bank, Oxford St., Sydney. McKay, Rhonda, 9 Regent St., Belmont. Neilson, Margaret, 68 Fairview Ave., Newtown. Neilson, Joan, 19 Retreat Rd., Newtown. Noel, Jean, Glenormiston North, via Terang. Oke, Cora, " Myoora," Marshall. Orchard, Mrs. D. (Phyllis David), 84 Mt. Pleasant Rd:, Belmont.

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Standing (L. to R.): L. Bence, M. Barnes, W. Mitchell, M. Ellis, M. McDonald, J. Winstanley. Sitting: E. Block, M. McKenzie, R. Macmillan, J. Baker, P. Cassidy.

THE LUCERNIAN Olsen, Mrs. E. (Madge Bradley), c/o. 80 Swanston St., Geelong. Purnell, Gwen, 136 Noble St, Newtown. Potter, Alyson, 9a Wattletree Rd., Drumcondra. Parkes, Margaret, 11 Fairview St., Newtown. Penney, Betty, 98 Noble St., Newtown. Peel, Jean, " Tower Hill," Inverleigh. Piper, Mrs. F. (Ila Herd), 56 Upper Skene St., Newtown. Potter, Claire, 9a Wattletree Rd., Drumcondra Rix, Marjorie, 24 Drumcondra Ave., Geelong. Rogers, Mrs. R. (Margaret MacKinlay), 240 Ryrie St., Geelong. Robertson, Gwen, 23 Meakin St., Geelong. Rix, Mrs. Lloyd (Margaret Cameron), 36 Retreat Rd., Newtown. Rowley, Pamela, 125 Aberdeen St., Geelong. Robertson, Pamela, 3 Claremont Ave., Newtown. *Roberts, Mrs. T. W. (Averyl MacKinnon), 18 Harcourt St., Newtown. Stanistreet, Mary, Russell St., Bendigo. Sinclair, Wynne, 49 Shannon Ave., Newtown. Saw, Grace, State Savings. Bank, Avoca. Stafford, Alice, 208 Pleasant St. South, Ballarat. Stafford, Betty, 208 Pleasant St. South, Ballarat. Sears, Mrs. E. M. (Betty Gunn), 55 Calvert St., Colac. Sweetten, Gwenneth, Minerva Rd., Newtown. Simpson, Mrs. J. (Lorna Bampfield), 196 Aberdeen St., Newtown. Sedgwick, Mrs. R. (Rita Glenn), "The Palms," Glenleith Ave., Drumcondra. Thompson, Loris, 168 Yarra St., Geelong. Timms, Freda, 31 Riverview Ter., Belmont. Vallence, Joan, 73 Skene St., Newtown. White, Mrs. R. (Gertrude Walter), Frederick St., East Geelong. Wragge, June, " Marlga Station," Deniliquin. Weston, Mrs. W. (Pearl Black), Noble St., Newtown. *Whittaker, Margaret, 100 Aphrasia St., Newtown. Wickenton, Mrs. (Agnes Templeton), Post Office, Terang. Wilson, Betty, 324 Aberdeen St., Geelong. Warren, Pamela, Wharf St., Queenscliff. Webb, Mary, 36 Regent St., Belmont. * Denotes membership paid for 1947.

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, Stella, c/o. Mrs. C. Mann, Barwon Heads. Hallam, Mrs. (Dora Riddle). Storrer, Ailsa, Maude St., Geelong.

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MELBOURNE BRANCH Life Members Pratt, Miss Gertrude (Hon. Member), 1 Bayview Ave., Hawthorn. Bloomfield, Mrs. (Marjorie Northey), 33 Scott St., East Malvern. Balfour, Daisy, 47 Briggs St., Caulfield. Bishop, Mrs. K. (Elsie Gough), Brisbane, Queensland. Coldicutt, Mrs. K. (Dorothy Adams), Flat 2, 35 Walpole St., Kew. Croll, Mrs. E. (Jean Pettitt), 1 Carramar Ave., Camberwell. Glover, Dorothy, 3 Elm Gro., Armadale. Hicks, Eileen, 12 Molesworth St., Kew. Harding, Min, 20 Heyington Pla., Toorak. Johnson, Erica, 25 Denbigh Rd., Armadale. McKee, Mrs. M. (Helen Venters), " Carlingford," Epping. Milne, Chloris, 24 South Rd., Brighton Beach. Mahoney, Mrs. J. (Alison Simson), 69 Paxton St., East Malvern. Orchard, Mrs. W. (Viv Bartlett), 8 Oliver St., East Malvern. Scott, Mrs. R. I. (Beryl Balfour), "The Manse," Foster. Stevens, Mrs. E. (Frances Gough), la Clinton St., East Brighton. ,Morell Williams, Mrs. H. (Helen Twaddell), " The Boulevarde," North Brighton French, Mrs. B. (Rosemary Weddell), 3 Bates St., East Malvern. Financial Members Anderson, Betty, " Mercer House," Mercer Rd., Malvern. Butcher, Mrs. A. (Bessell Batten), Bruce St., East Malvern. Bennett, Margaret, Alfred Hospital, Prahran. Davies, Mrs. R. (Eileen Buckhurst), 502 Punt Rd., South Yarra. Dwyer, Bonnie, 93 Allison Rd., Elsternwick. Davidson, Jean, Alfred Hospital, Prahran. Fleming, Mrs. A. (Margaret Salter), 388 Canterbury Rd., Surrey Hills. Gilbert, Stella, C.S.I.H., Albert St., East Melb. Hooper, Mrs. W. (Lorna Ebbott), 64 Banool Rd., Balwyn. Lee, Mrs. A. (Janet Ballantyne), 13 Tollington St., East Malvern. Mann, Mrs. R. (Greta Mathieson), Summerhill Rd., Glen Iris. McKenzie, Betty, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville. Makepeace, Mrs. (Marion West), 53 Corio Par., Mentone. Mathieson, Gwen, St. Andrew's Hospital, East Melbourne. Nelson, Mrs. (Muriel Warden), Burke Rd., Camberwell. Milne, Pat, 14 Sydney St., Armadale. Osborne, Margaret, Kindergarten Training College, Kew.

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Price, Rosaleen, 186a Park St., East Brunswick Pettitt, Mavis, St. John's Wood, Burke Rd., Camberwell. Riddock, Peg, 69 Fairbairn Rd., Toorak. Shields, Mrs. R. (Hazel Dugdale), 28 Clifton Rd., East Hawthorn. Shannon, Shirley, 24 Pine Ave., Elwood. Unmack, Mrs. (Edna McClean), 106 Lower Heidelberg Rd., Ivanhoe. Williams, Mrs. H. (Mollie Rich), 17 Mable Cres., Camberwell. West, Ruth, Clifton Rd., East Hawthorn. WESTERN DISTRICT BRANCH Life Members Williams, J. and G., Weering. McDonald, Flora, " Kirdaldy, Beeac. Campbell, Myra, (M.), Sheep Hills. Carson, Joyce, " The Island," Pomborneit East. Ralton, Leila, (M.), " Coraguloc House," Alvie Mander-Jones, Lois, (M.), " Viewlands," Beeac McDonald, Ailsa, " Viewiands," Beeac. Lang, Jessie, " Stratherwick," Weering. Gray, Greta, (M.), Hart St., Colac.

Financial Members Stewart, Joan, Darlington Rd., Mortlake. Prosser, Joyce, " Arcadia," Warncoort. Randle, Nell, (M.); Box 74, Colac East. McLeod, Violet, " Golden Hope," Cressy. Coulson, Ena, (M.), " The Point," Birregurra. McCallum, Jessie, The Point, Birregurra. McCallum, Ailson, " The Point," Birregurra. Daffy, Doris, (M.), " Athlone," Beeac. Long, Jessie, (M.), " Watch Hill," Beeac. Brien, Jean, " Bonnie View," Whoorel. Gibson, Marjorie, (M.), " Struan," Lismore. Baurer, Evelyn, Coorooke. Middleton, Norma, Coorooke. Weaver, Nancy, (M.), Gravesend St., Colac. Borwick, Jessie, Hesse St., Colac. Office-bearers for 1947 President, Jessie Lang; Vice-Presidents, Valmai Atkinson-Grimshaw, Jessy Borwick; Secretary, Joyce Carson; Treasurer, Norma Middleton; Committee, Nancy Weaver, Joan Williams, Margaret McDowall, Greta Gray, Jessie Long, Violet McLeod.

ORIGINAL SECTION JAVA. Java is known as the island surrounded by emeralds, because from the air you can see thousands of small islands around Java which have the same colour as an emerald has. Where is Java? Who are its inhabitants? What are the cities like? These are questions which have been asked very frequently.

Java is situated practically half-way between Singapore and Darwin, and is consequently not so far away from Australia. The Dutch took possession of this group of islands in 1625, when they were the first ones to establish civilisation. Hospitals, schools, and institutions for the deaf, dumb and blind were Missionaries visited the gradually erected. natives in the jungle, and those who worked in the rice fields and never came to the cities.

The natives, the first inhabitants, are a race of people who occupy the greater part of the Dutch East Indies. They are of slender build, with very attractive features. Their dress varies slightly in every tribe, by means of which we can recognise with whom we are dealing. We employ them as servants, messengers, shop employees, and in various other occupations. Some set up their own little food stores, which you find in certain parts of the cities. These quaint •native shopping villages are very fascinating to visit, and consequently attract great numbers of tourists, besides the regular customers, who are usually the richer natives and many Europeans. The seller is generally of a kind nature, but whenever he can cheat you, he will make a good job of it. We know this habit of theirs, though, and are quite used to bargaining with them. As I lived in Java, when I first started to go to school I have many glorious memories of this sunny island of the tropics. I spent most of my childhood in a place called Bandoeng, which has mountains on all sides of it. This city could be compared with Geelong in size. The houses are very much like the Australian summer houses, each having a large verandah. Transportation of goods from America aided the modernisation of Java. Beautiful shops, hotels and restaurants became most popular. Picturesque holiday resorts attracted many tourists, and during the school holidays, girls and boys travelled many miles with their parents for a marvellous vacation in the mountains, where cool weather was a remedy for over-tired brains. The scenery of

THE LUCERNIAN lakes, pine-tree woods, tea-gardens, and coffee plantations add to the views of this island. Bungalows are built in different styles, and can be rented every year. The swimming pools are filled with children all day long. Tennis courts and golf links are at hand for everyone to enjoy. The days are very hot and trying. At mid-day, when the sun is at its height, people usually put down their work for a little siesta. The Europeans close their offices and shops, and the natives retire in the same way until about four o'clock, when the heat is not so fatiguing. A delightful time could be spent in a cosy ratton chair, standing lamp next to the table, and a good book to read. The cool night air brings forth a peaceful quietness. An individual native, late from his work, may pass by, humming a tune to himself on his way

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In 1941, as in many other countries, war came and interfered with the peaceful routine of life in the Far East. The native youth was forced into a plot with the Japanese. Most of the cities are now ruined, and numbers of plantations are unable to produce what they used to, but Java's colourful scenery, wrought by Nature, will nevertheless always remain whatever may happen. Nora Valk (Intermediate). THE MANNEQUIN PARADE.

Because of the visit to Australia of the four noted French mannequins, certain Boarders not appreciating having to take second place, decided that they would prove to the staff and girls how glamorous they really are. A certain group of girls were noticed always " in a huddle," whispering and looking very mysterious —most unusual, we must say! Some of the Boarders suddenly discovered that many of their beauteous garments had strangely disappeared. Sevenpenny cosmetics seemed to be the vogue, for a certain " nosey parker " found large quantities in some cubicles. However, the Boarders were not kept in suspense very long, for soon a notice appeared, stating that the French mannequins were visiting the School, accompanied by a wellknown Melbourne sporting commentator. Some very sceptical Boarders seemed to doubt the home. The " sate " man, calling out the de- authenticity of this notice; we can't imagine licious qualities Of his food, will attract your why, but the majority (we hope!) swallowed it, attention. He will ask you to try it. His hook, line and sinker. kitchen equipment is all combined in two little The parade was opened by Monique Unique, cupboards, which he carries on his shoulders on each end of a bamboo stick. Small pieces who appeared in a most becoming (at least of meat, stuck -on a skewer, spiced, and then what there was of it was becoming) sunsuit grilled above a fire, dished up with a very tasty (which, incidentally, some people seemed. to sauce, would complete this typical native have seen before) a la mode—and how! This specialty. Then, having received his pay, lie particular mannequin must have been doing will take up his kitchen and walk, continuing some . sunbaking on the quiet—strange, there his mysterious cry explaining what he is had been no sun for several weeks! L'Amour Toujours was unable to beg, borselling. It will be quiet for a while, but as you look row or steal a suitable swim suit, so she had up you will see four lights coming nearer, to fall back on her own model, in which she slowly but surely. The dim sound of a cow- looked most charming. It was learned later bell will gradually disturb the silence, fol- that L'Amour had not. been able (financial lowed by the noise of a rattling cart pulled reasons) to obtain a new swim suit since 1920. along by two large lumbering oxen, whose Her bathing cap would lure even seaweed to luminous eyes were the lights previously seen her. in the distance. The cart is driven by a little Nicole Nicotine caused the tennis team to native boy, transporting his father's timber. tremble and quake; she looked so athletic when In the town, by now Our " sate " man would probably have joined his plates. Little oil she paraded the snappy tennis outfit. They all lamps flicker warmly as we hear the buzz of inwardly hoped and prayed that she would the chatting voices when we would, per- enter for the School championship—it might be chance, be passing by those native evening added that she did not enter so that the others gatherings. may have a chance!

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The mannequins were next seen adorned in cocktail wear, the emphasis being laid on their headwear, which was really most chic (those that remained on the heads of the wearers were, anyway), and showed much ingenuity on the part of the milliners. It was fortunate that there were numerous roses blooming at the time; these were used to advantage in Pacquerette 'Cigarette's model. Then followed the much-publicised Cup, which was described in great detail, and with great gusto, by the " lean and hungry " Eric Welsh, who remained out of sight throughout the race (it was discovered later that this was necessary, because " he " was already dressed in the glamorous evening gown which " he " was to parade after the race). The mannequins were very worried, because Pegasus was coming last at the beginning of the race; whether it was their support or the work of Bellerophon, we know not, but Pegasus soon made his way to the front. There he had a stiff tussle with Chewing Gum, who, after extricating himself from the rails., became firmly attached to the back of Pegasus' ear. Evening wear was next exhibited by the mannequins. Monique Unique again set the ball rolling, and appeared in gay Russian garb. She met with great approval from the Communist members of the audience (her blouse was of a hue to which they are particularly partial). Monique's elaborate Edwardian hair-do caused her exclusive hairdresser to be very popular on the following Saturday morning. Those behind the scenes knew that poor Monique had to sacrifice a week's pocket money so that she might obtain just the lacquer she wanted. We know the excruciating pains which she suffered while having her curly tresses treated thus. (Just, quietly, she has never been the same since—at least, her hair hasn't.) Pacquerette Cigarette exhibited a gown particularly favourable to large matrons—the method of entrance was through the placket (w;hich, incidentally, was not done up, owing to the usual shortage of safety-pins). Nicole Nicotine concluded the parade, wearing a cute pair of Chinese (they may not have been Chinese, but they looked it) pyjamas. These were cut on slenderising lines, so as to make the wearer appear taller and more graceful—at least, we hope they did, because they were meant to! Au revoir, mes amis! Carole Sarong and Audrey Jones (Matriculation)

THE HOUSE There lives a wee mouse, In this little house When nobody sees He nibbles the cheese, So when pussy goes by Mousie must fly. Nancy Fewtrell (6 years)

FISHING One day my father took me out in his boat. It was a windy day, and I saw tiny little fish, and I asked my father if he could catch one for me. " I suppose I could," he said, and he put his net in the water. He sat, and sat. At last he brought the net up, and there was a little baby fish. I had it for my tea. Marlyn Seeger (8 years).

MY GARDEN I have a pretty garden, The flowers are so sweet, I water it and rake it And keep it very neat. Nancy Fewtrell (6 years) A girl like me Should eat apples for tea. Nancy Fewtrell ( 6 years) We go for a holiday in May, And we play in the bushes over the way. When we go home, it is time for tea With Mummy and Daddy, Craig, Baby and me. Heather Laird (7 years)

AUTUMN LEAVES From the Autumn trees so tall Pretty leaves come down, and fall Annabel Russell (6 years).

THE CAT Here's a cat; Put it in your hat. Oh! he's too fat. Barbara Cripps (6 years)

MY DOLL I have a little doll, Her name is Mary Ann; I wash her face and hands, And keep her spick and span. Pat Freeman (7 years)

THE DOLL'S TEA-PARTY I am a horse, and I am in a shop window. One night I wanted to give the dolls a surprise. The surprise was to have a party, I said. So I made some lemonade and some cakes. When I had made these, I made some sausage rolls. Then I said to the teddy bear and to the two rabbits, " You go over there and hide your eyes." When they had hidden their eyes, I packed up the things in my haversack. Then I said to the teddy bear and the two rabbits, " Will you jump on my back, for I am going to take you to a party? " They all rushed on, but I said, " I can't go if you are all on my back. I will have to walk." So off we went together, and had a lovely party. Suzanne Wallis (6 years).

THE LUCERNIAN MY HOLIDAY ON THE FARM It is a sunny day as I walk down the farm road. I am a little girl, and my name is Every Heather. I am staying at a farm. morning I get up and watch the farmer milking the cows. It is great fun. I love getting the eggs, too, from the hens. Sometimes I watch the man feeding the pigs and separating the milk. One day the farmer took me to market with the pigs and the sheep and the cows. He got a lot of money from selling them. When we got back' to the farm, dinner was ready. While I was having dinner I heard a noise outside the- window. It was a little pony. Afterwards, I had a lovely ride on his back, and when I got off he ran away. I had a lovely holiday in the country. Heather Laird (7 years).

WE PLOUGH THE FIELDS AND SCATTER THE DIVOTS ALL AROUND White golf balls, tees, woods, repaints, bogeys, fives—yes, you have been bitten. So have we! We started golf properly by brushing up the golfer's language. It may be added that this includes a definition of the nineteenth hole. It took a lot of practice and unnecessary labour for us to reach our present standard, so we are going to teach you—the future golfers of " Morongo "—how to play in one easy lesson!

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Once at the clubhouse, the procedure is comparatively simple. 2. Teeing-up.—Use tee, wood and ball. It is usual to have as practice swing, but do not face your ball, as your opponents will think that you have missed it. Next, address the ball, and glare hard at it. (Warning: Do not glare too hard, as the ball may feel sick, and turn green.) Then swing, and hit the ball. Remain in this pose until the ball has landed on the fairway or rough. This may only be done when the ball has been hit a long way. If it merely dribbles off the tee, it is considered the done thing to indulge in a few exclamations. 3. The fairway shot may be easily overcome with the aid of a three or five or fairway wood. The ,ball will land in a bunker. 4. Bunker Shots.—These are the most important shots for beginners, as they not only give us a good opportunity for using our seven irons, but marvellous opportunity for learning to count. 5. Putting.—This consists of putting the ball over the velvet-like expanse on the other side of the bunker. It is really quite easy, but we are still trying to find out the reason for the little hole in the centre. If at the end of the lesson you are unable to beat Von Nida, do not be disheartened, because we cannot beat him either. " Macbab " (Matric.)

L'AMOUR D'UN JARDIN Dans mon jardin petit et beau, II y a toujours beaucoup d'oiseaux, Les arbres sont verts, les fleurs sont gaies, C'est le plus joli jardin du notre pays. Parmi les fleurs sont des marguerites, (Ces jolies fleurs sont tres petites); y a aussi beaucoup de roses, Qui au printemps sont toujours ecloses. Une chose de beaute est toujours une joie, Les oiseaux, les fleurs, et aussi les bois, Mais surtout je crois que la verdure de l'herbe, C'est la meilleure des choses dans mon jardin superbe. M. L. Craig and M. J. Gurr (Matric.)

AN AEROPLANE RIDE Advice from US. 1. Transport.—During this year we rode bicycles to golf. This mode of transport is a great nuisance, as you have to pump up the tyres, mend the valves and punctures, and unbuckle the rims before you are able to set off for the course. We have noted with interest that some have hitch-hiked to golf with considerable success, so we recommend this way of getting to golf to you, the would-be golfers

of " Morongo."

One Saturday afternoon, Mummy said to me that Uncle was going out in his aeroplane, and that I could go up with him. There was great excitement. We. packed some things in a basket, and away we went to the aerodrome, swinging the basket to and fro. Soon we came to the aerodrome. There we saw Uncle standing by his aeroplane. We went over to him, and he said, " Get in," and away we went. Suzanne Wallis (6 years),

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Last night I had a dream that was not all a dream. I walked along a road, narrow and unkempt, Its borders fringed with spring grass, yellow gorse, And poppies, their stalks bent, Faces lifted to the sun. Beneath my feet loose pebbles, small stones, Alone in this barren land, Save Nature's other meagre gifts to it, Were crushed. They groaned, then broken, destitute, Rolled over 'neath the grass which crept Across my path. My satchel slid From off my shoulder. With my left hand I adjusted it, and with the right Shaded my eyes against the flushed Sunset of the west. I increased the pace Of my steps. In my case There was no excuse For arriving too late to enter the gates Of the city. Apparently I had begun my journey Very early, For I could feel the weariness in my limbs— But why I travelled thence I know not. And now, to-day, I remember that place; Yes, it was here. Here that I shot That Hun Who dared me and doubted My skill with a gun. As I hurried Towards the distant wall, A pall Of clouds, Heavy, sombre, Seemed to form above in a sky Formerly streaked blood-red, Soft purple And rose-pink. I think I sensed something strange Even then— Almost as of men, long since dead. And as I neared the gates, A man's voice sounded Harsh, savage and unnatural In the peace, the peace one hates, Of that calm eve. " Come on, me lad," it yelled, " We're closin' for to-night." It was strange to feel, to hear, The friendly cheer In this Cockney accent,

So foreign here. I tried to fight The dread numbness Invading my limbs. Panting, I reached the gate. Just then, the outer rims Of the great red ball of fire Sank beneath the sky, And I, Startled by the suddenness of it all, Began to call On the old gatekeeper To let me in Before the dark Descended. I told him my name, My history. I came to this town, I said, A wanderer, A soldier turned nomad. " Pass through," he said, and led Me through the gates. Down The little path I walked, And as I heard The echo of my footfalls, From the walls, I heard other steps, Painful, slow, Yet, trying to hasten. Then a hollow voice behind me, cried, " Please wait, my friend! And as I turned, beside Me I gazed into the face of Death, Into the face of that man Who had fallen victim to my little war. Agony, awful to behold, was seen In each line of his face. The eyes stared pitifully at me. Darkened By rings of sorrow, pain and anguish, They had long since ceased to shine, Save with a ghostly pallor which belonged Only to Death. With hands mangled, dripping blood incarnadine, He clutched my arm. I tried to move, But could not. I struggled; I must escape, I thought Feverishly, As if ought Mattered now that I was in Death's hold. Then as a shot rang out, I screamed, "Ah! the end ! " I breathed, But, no! it was not so easy: I felt no torture; I had still to suffet What I had made him bear. Betty McConaghy (Metric.)

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THE LUCERNIAN TENNIS TACTICS Tennis, to date, has been played on a court, and its tactics are concerned primarily with getting one's opponent out of position. Nothing, however, stands still, and our School tennis is producing a game that 'is immeasurably wider in its scope and appeal. In the first place, any number of players can play. A large number of players give zest to the game. Secondly, the court is of secondary consideration, and the most enjoyable part of the game is played before the court is reached. The essentials of the game are:— (1) A limited number of courts. (2) An unlimited number of players of varying ages and sizes. The most successful players are those of the aggressive, argumentative variety, or the sullen, stubborn type; but other types, such as the screamers, the sulkers, and the " tell teachers," all add zest to the game. The first move in the game is known as " getting a court." In this section of the game great skill and strategy can be shown in planning the campaign. Arch-plotters and whisperers are particularly successful in the early stages of the game, but are liable to lose unless they are also good gulpers and runners. Only those with the best digestions make good gulpers, and practice is necessary with both hands to ensure a smooth and rigid transit of food to the mouth, so that there will be no hesitation in the gulp. This handicap having been disposed of, the next stage is known as " the dash." Successful dashers must, of course, be properly equipped, because if the player succeeds in recovering her breath after the dash, it is distressing to retire through lack of one shoe, or a racket. Another point the good dashers watch is to ensure that adequate breath is left on arrival, for what is known as the " inevitable argument." It is here that the loud-voiced, aggressive and argumentative players are most successful, and, in fact, some striking wins have at times been achieved by resort to pugnacity. The second move in the game is called " keeping the court." Players who are not good gulpers or dashers, and the more timid types, can sometimes score over the more forceful ones by such tactics as:—(1) Bagging a court, or (2) inventing on the spur of the moment some most important match which should be played. Certain rules govern the approach to the first method, e,g., hairpins, stubs of pencils, and rulers under twelve inches in length are barred as baggers, as it is not easy to determine whether these have been placed with intent or accidentally dropped. Should there be a deadlock between players of the argumentative and those of the sullen, obstinate variety, an interesting game develops, in which eight, or even

more, players take part. In such cases, no endeavour is made to return the ball over the net, the object of all players being to hit the opponents as repeatedly and painfully as possible. Good scoring in this connection may result in the withdrawal of the said opponents to nurse their wounds. While the final game is supposed to proceed on more or less orthodox lines, it is not always recognisable as such, owing to the introduction of many strange and beautiful strokes, such as the weak scoop, the donkey drop, the floppy smash, the backhand swiper, and the miss-andgiggle. The game should be kept lively by as large a variety of animal noises as possible, in which those on and off the court can participate. Jennifer Field (Matric.)

THE PANTHER Stealing Animal devoid of feeling, Stalking the weakling And breathing dread fear into the hearts of your fellows. Slinking, Eyes unblinking, Lurking into the depths of the jungles, Killing and destroying. Have you no fear? Do you not realise that you are toying With Nature's creations? Yet, you are beautiful— Silky coat, lithe limbs, Feline grace. Eyes like smouldering coals in your face, Muscles ready to obey each whim, Perfect control of every limb. But feeling—never. You who can kill for killing's sake And break The hearts of weaker beings. For one who kills so freely Will you pay For the lives you've rent asunder? I wonder . . . Patricia Cassidy (VI)

RIDDLE-ME-REE My' first is in cat but not in kitten, My second is in muffler but not in mitten, My third is in pencil and also in pen, My fourth is in gobbler but not in hen, My fifth is in orange but not in pear, My sixth is in rabbit and also in hare, My seventh is in blazer but not in coat, My eighth is in dog but not in goat, Although it is neither a box nor a tin, My whole is something we all keep things in.

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THE LUCERNIAN THE FUTURE OF AVIATION

Aviation provides, and will continue to provide, a happy hunting-ground for the scientist and technician alike, but its understanding and enjoyment will be by no means for them alone. Virtually over the whole world, the aircraft industry is bursting now with designs for new and improved air transport and travel. Overshadowed by the glamour of the Air Force, crowded out of the newspapers by more spectacular news - of military endeavours, British civil aviation throughout the war years kept the links of the Empire firmly cast in an unbreakable chain. With this record its future is safe. What it did in war it can do in peace, with an even greater field of action over which it- can. work. The newest idea with regard to improvement of planes is that. of streamlining. It is hoped and expected that in - the not-so-distant future planes will be able to fly faster than sound itself. The object of the technician is to create a plane which has the smoothest possible airflow along N its surface. A recent example of the success of this may be seen in the new United States bomber, the Northrop X-B-35. Shaped like a boomerang, this revolutionary plane has a swept-back wing, thickened in the central part to provide space for crew, fuel, and bombs. Seaplanes and flying-boats. are not in general use as might be expected, owing to their great weight. Experiments are now being carried out with the object of constructing equipment which is as light as possible, so that in the future seaplanes and flying-boats may be used to a far greater extent than they are at present. The use .of aeroplanes for transport and passenger travel is increasing every day. Conceived in peace, tried, tested, and developed in war, the aeroplane as an instrument of destruction has proved -itself a willing tool in the hands of man. And now, with the lessons designers and manufacturers have learned from its performance on long-distance bombing and reconnaissance flights, in all latitudes and under the severest conditions, aeroplanes must be made to work for the common good. Many changes have taken place over the past six years. Engine performances have increased, loads stepped up, instruments and controls have become more complex. The internal combustion engine appears to be making way for the gas turbine; long-range flights in the stratosphere have become commonplace, and talk of mail flown by rocket at 5,000 miles an hour is no longer a dream. Mails .must be flown in from country to city post-offices; newspapers must be delivered; primary produce and livestock, out-of-season foods flown from one country to another. There are innumerable tasks which can only be tackled in an aircraft which is cheap to operate, able to land and take off in a short distance, and easily convertible for passenger carrying or freight, or both.

The freighter has been designed for arduous work under all types of conditions, and for that reason attention has been paid to designing an all-metal aeroplane, which requires the minimum of skilled attention and special equipment for repair and maintenance. Numerous possibilities for its use have been considered. As a flying tanker, for instance, the freighter would be able to supply otherwise inaccessible mines with petrol and oil, or maintain fuel supplies at small emergency aerodromes. Instead of fuel, milk, wine, or water could be carried to and from country centres. Primary producers would find countless tasks for the aeroplane—pest control and cropspraying, transportation of pedigreed stock for show or stud purposes, or flying racehorses from the stable to Interstate or even overseas tracks. The operation of Allied air ambulance services during the war threw the work of " flying doctors " into the foreground. Their success in the hinterland will make necessary expansion of their activities in the near future. Preliminary experiments have shown that the freighter can be used for far more than just an air ambulance. The makers claim that it is possible to instal a complete operating theatre -in the roomy interior, complete with steriliser, hot and cold water systems, a partitioned cabin for four stretcher cases, and another compartment for use as a rest room for the nursing staff. An aircraft such as this, with accommodation for twenty stretcher cases and trained attendants, would enable swift aid 'to be flown to the scene of any major road, rail, or air disaster in a period of time which renders any other method- obsolete in these days. Major operations could be carried out while the patients are being flown to hospital, and many lives saved. Science has made flying more comfortable, and great fields for experiments have been opened up in this direction. Air-conditioning has been introduced into planes, and soundproof compartments are becoming more popular and widely used. Jet propulsion is yet in its infancy, but it offers great possibilities in its application to flying. Atomic energy will probably in the future be applied 'to theropuldioh of planes, with great results. Radar, also, is limitless in its possibilities for the advancement of aviation. The construction of the aeroplane itself will be made considerably simpler and cheaper by the use of plastic materials. This will make flying much safer than it is at present. Perhaps the development with the greatest possibilities is the invention of the helicopter— a machine somewhat akin to the autogyro. It can fly in any desired direction—upwards, It downwards, backwards, and forwards.

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THE LUCERNIAN needs no airstrip from which to take off and on which to land, and can hover without moving, over any desired spot for any length of time. So far as the Army is concerned, the military use of the helicopter is yet to be proven. The proposed uses so far have all- been in the realm of ground co-oneration. This means carrying food, supplies, or medical material, or acting as liaison or observation planes. Equipped with rubber ,pontoon instead of wheels, the helicopter c-)n land almost anywhere. In forests too thick for landing, it can lower supplies or messages. haul up wounded or lost men. As artillery aid, it can be a portable observation platform, communicating with the ground by telephone instead of radio. It can lay telephone wire with undreamed-of speed, simply by flying across country, spinning out wire as it goes. But as a military device the helicopter is nothing compared with the revolutionary instrument it will prove in civilian life. When mass production gets to work, it may well become the average man's flying machine, to be used much as the average man to-day uses his automobile. There is still much to be done before flying is as popular or as practicable as driving a motor-car. The vagaries of the weather still play havoc with airline schedules, and science has a long way to go before the family plane will take the place of the automobile. Science promises us great things in the future, and there is very little doubt that the next decade will see huge strides in completing man's mastery of the air. The air age is upon us, and the Empire will stand or fall by development in the field of aviation during the next few years. Joan Gurr (Matric.)

THE DINGO Creeping silently, peering furtively Through the night, 'Tis a dingo, head held very low, His eyes gleam bright, His thin sides heaving; life he is thieving. He is hate. The sleepy sheep in valley deep Know not their fate. A mighty leap, his teeth sink deep Into his prey. All soon are dead, for a dingo has fed. But comes a ray, The sun a journey takes, the sleeping world awakes— Returns to toil— All shadows pass, light on the grass, Blood on the soil. Marjorie Barnes (Form VI.)

Answer to Riddle-Me-Ree (page 35) CUPBOARD

EVENING As evening closes all around, The nodding, sleepy flowers, And all the birds fly homewards, To crouch in leafy bowers. Then the golden sun glides slowly, To sink down in the west; Bidding all the weary world, To slumber and to rest. Silently the moon arises From her haven 'neath the sky, Flooding all the world with silver From her ivory throne on high. All the creatures pay her homage As she sheds her glimmering ray Over all the crystal stars That lighten up her way. Margaret Walker (Form VI.)

" TRESPASSERS PROSECUTED !" It had never been my idea to go rabbiting in a certain Mr. Mascon's field, but it must be admitted that when the prospect. was put to me, I heartily agreed that the rabbits which had been occasionally snared from his property were the largest and juiciest to. be found in the district. Accordingly, one bright morning a party of five of us made our way cautiously through a gap in the farmer's fence and, after some discussion as to how and where we would begin, we eventually set our nets over a promisinglooking burrow. Anxiously we awaited results, but before several minutes, we were interrupted by a small nasal voice, saying; " Goin' to tell me father on you ! " We eyed the small speaker with mingled surprise and scorn, . and. ordered him to " Hoppit ! " He retreated a little to the background at this, but continued, " Goin' to sool me dog on you ! " We found it beneath our dignity to answer this- remark, and once more turned to our occupation. . Rather baffled at our apparent disinterest, the young stranger gave us a threatening scowl, and disappeared. For some time we made no mention of the intrusion, but suddenly it was suggested that the boy might return with his dog, which, we all agreed, would be particularly large and ferocious. However, we put all the misgivings aside, not crediting the boy with enough courage to come again. Yet, presently, we were again interrupted by, " I got me dog." " Oh—where? " we queried. " It's just coming now. Look over the hill! " We turned with some apprehension in the direction of his pointing finger.

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"'Ere 'e comes. I'd be careful if I wus you— 'e's savage, an' me dad's worse if 'e comes." (the latter statement we did not doubt.) At that moment a small, sedate pomeranian appeared some hundred yards away. His size, so idiotically small, and his gait so pompous, was more than we could stand, and, amid peals of laughter, we moved away. Suddenly the dog, who apparently was of aristocratic descent, and was not one to be mocked, uttered a fierce snarling, and flung himself upon us, biting and scratching, seemingly intent on gathering all the possible delicacies which we might offer in the shortest time. Our previous jests now turned to cries and disjointed sentences, all tending to the main theme of " Call your dog off—we'll go!" After many like entreaties, the boy's mirth, which until now had subdued all hope of speech from him, began to die away, and he cried, " I'll 'old 'im for three minutes, and if you aren't gone by them, I'll let 'im go," with which he grasped the dog's collar, and without any formal farewells we fled to the hole in the fence. " 'Urry up!" he called after us; " you 'aven't got much longer." Again we scrambled through the hole — a process which, in our mad haste, necessitated the leaving of small souvenirs from our clothing and our body on the wire, to remind the fence of our passing. Later, as we limped dispiritedly homeward, one of our company asked of our intentions for the following day. For a moment there was silence, and then someone muttered heavily: " To-morrow I intend to dine on eggs, beef, and bread for breakfast, dinner and tea, respectively, and never again do I mean to speak of, or eat, the animal which we hunted to-day, as I have more thought for the reaction of my mind ! " Marion Messenger (Gen. Vth)

DRAMA My head felt as though it had split with that last brutal crack from my tormentors. The heavy burden which had been placed upon my shoulders did not ease the pain. I could not relax my weary limbs, as I was compelled to stand upright, hemmed in around the lower parts of my body by huge boulders. The air grew tense. I prepared for the worst. Swish! The air whistled past my ear in a cold rush. What was this? Something I had not experienced before. Again I waited. My patience was rewarded with a severe crack, sending Ah! I had everything flying — me included. found peace at last from my tormentors. I lay back, and waited. The golfer picked up his tee and set off down the fairway to recover his ball. Beverly Elshaug (Gen. Vth)

WHAT IS POETRY? Poetry is a form of literary expression whose boundaries cannot be exactly defined, but which is generally distinguished from prose by some kind of rhythmic construction. It is strange that we cannot exactly define a thing with which we are so familiar. Poetry has been termed the " universal language," and is equally enjoyed by both primitive peoples and those who are highly civilised. Poetry probably began with spontaneous song and developed into epic poems, which are written in celebration of great men and great events. " Iliad " and "Aeneid " are examples of this type of work. Indeed, poetry is the earliest form of literature, and the most enduring. Whenever men are conscious of the needs of the soul (beyond the body) then poetry is loved and honoured. But poetry must remain one of those great indefinables, like truth, beauty, religion, and life itself. Different poets write different types of poetry, and about different subjects, too. Yet all these poems have one thing in common— all poetry is praising. In every poem the poet is praising something which he has noticed and which he loves and admires. When he ceases to praise, it ceases to be poetry. This seems to leave no room for satire, but, But, then then, this is rarely true poetry. again, when "ou ask yourself why men like Pope and Byron both write satires, you find they are prompted by the motive of the vices in the object of their attack, which they believe are contrary to what is best in life. Poetry is a statement of values. The true poem tells of something that the poet has experienced or felt; it is his means of expressing his deepest feeling for what is most beautiful in this world around us. The poets seem to sense the limitations within which life has to be lived, for in all poetry we are made aware of something in the human soul which transcends these limitations. Poetry does not directly teach us anything. Didactic verse may be written, but never didactic poetry. Men have produced treatises in verse, giving instruction in philosophy, religion, morals and all manner of subjects; but Poetry such works have not been poetry. affects us in quite another way—it makes us feel what the poet has felt. Some people believe that to give delight is the chief end and aim of poetry. This is certainly a test, though what pleases one person may not please another. Actually, the poet's main purpose is to find self-expression. He writes poetry because he must. Having clearer insight into the hearts of things than less gifted men, and a genius for using words to express the deeper things which they see so clearly, which are only vaguely apprehended, they are urged by something we call creative impulse to show us what they see and feel.

THE LUCERNIAN Poetry takes us on a new plane, beyond and above the plane of humdrum everyday experiences, and when we have learnt to love and appreciate poetry, we are sharing in what is perhaps man's greatest achievement and possession. Shirley McKinnon (17 years). THE BIRD'S SONG The magpie was a lovely sight as she hopped along the river bank. It was a pretty sunset evening. The long grass waved in the wind. The flowers nodded as if they had had a day's work, and were closing up for the night. The crickets ceased their whistling, and the birds ceased their trill. But the magpie still echoed her shrill notes. The river tumbled over the rocks. The magpie was out for an evening hunt for insects for her young. Elizabeth Bechervaise. OUR PUPPY We have a little dog called Spot, I'm sure he loves me quite a lot; When coming home from school I'm late, He's waiting for me at the gate. Jumping up, he licks my hand, And then sits down at my command; With little Spot I'd hate to part, He has a warm place in my heart. Barbara Fargie (9 years). TEDDY'S HACK Teddy's hack Is a beautiful black. It carries its head up high, And when Teddy is on its back, it amazes the passers-by. Pamela Lorimer (111 years).

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THE SILENT SENTINEL A lordly, giant warship, With greyish sides and bow, I saw her cross the dangerous Rip, I saw her dip her prow. The curling waves had gathered round Her sides, in threatening glee; A million white-capped horses found Their laughter in the sea. On storm-scarred cliff I stood and saw As 'twell from prison free, A bulwark of old England's shore Take to the open sea. A seagull winged its way above The crooning ocean deep, It soared upon the wind it loved, As if its watch to keep. I saw the ship pass out of sight, Before the sun was set; I wondered in the darkening night If she had anchored yet. L. Munro. A LAUGH A laugh is just like sunshine: It freshens all the day, It tips the peaks of life with light And drives the clouds away. The soul grows glad that hears it, And feels its courage strong; A laugh is just like sunshine For cheering us along. A laugh is just like music— It lingers in the heart, And where its melody is heard The ills of life depart. And happy thoughts come quickly, Its joyful notes to greet. A laugh is just like music For making living sweet. Avis King (15 years). THE KINGFISHER By the rivers, on •a summer day, When all the world was blithe and gay, I saw a kingfisher, brightly hued, Darting down to get some food. His green was like the greenest grass, That rustled lightly as I passed, His red, a flash of bright sunlight, His blue, a gleam of turquoise bright. I wondered as he passed o'erhead Where his fledglings had their bed. In a hollow by some stream Where the waters glint and gleam? That is why, on a holiday, By the river's bank I often stray, Watching, hoping for a sight Of this rainbow-coloured sprite. Jocelyn Fargie (12 years).

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OUR FRENCH CORRESPONDENCE This year many of the girls at School have been fortunate enough to receive many letters from France. Most of these letters came from girls who attend the " College des Jeunes Filles de Brive." Brive is situated in the middle of a rich valley where fruit and vegetables—chiefly green peas—are cultivated. The town is a centre of primary industry. There are about 40,000 inhabitants. Brive lies on the banks of a small river, the Correze. It is very pretty, with its fine houses, over which stand out the tall steeples of two fine Roman and Gothic churches. A long, wide main street runs through the town, having wide pavements— one on each side. To the south of the town there is a large public garden, in which there is the statue of Karechal Brune, who was one of the eminent generals under Napoleon I. and a citizen of the town. He distinguished himself in war, and was murdered by Royalist inhabitants of Avignon. Some of the smaller streets look very queer with their old houses overhanging them. The top stories on one side are so close to the top of the other side that people from the higher windows can almost shake hands across the street. In the centre of the town stands the town hall—a fine building, which was constructed in the time of Louis Phillip. After the church, the largest building in the town is the theatre. The public library is very important; it contains about 8,000 volumes. Brive was the first town in Franch to be liberated by the F.F.I. (French forces of the Interior) under General Koenig. The College des Jeunes Filles was built in 1650, and now has an attendance of about 1,000 girls. In order to enter the college it is necessary to pass an examination called " diplome," which one does when about twelve years old. If the candidate is admitted, she goes into the sixth class. She stays there for a year— from 1st October to 14th July. If the pupil has worked well, she goes into the fifth class, then the following year into the fourth, and so on, to the first class. There one must pass an examination called " baccalaureat." If she succeeds, she enters " philosphie," or the second-year baccalaureat. After that, she must follow a particular course. We have learned many other interesting things from our French correspondents. We have discussed current problems, telling them what is happening in Australia, and they telling us what is happening in France. One of their greatest problems is that of food supply. Each month their ration becomes less. They get hardly any meat, butter or bread; the bread they do get is black, and worse than that which Only those they obtained during the war. under twelve years of age get any milk. We would like to thank those who obtained for us these pen-friends, for from their letters we have become acquainted with this land across the seas. S. McKinnon (17 years).

APPLE HARVEST Mellow apples, fit to pull, Come and fill your baskets full, So we forestall the breeze, Filching from our apple trees. Windfalls may do very well For folks to eat, but not to sell, So come before our apples fall, Let's be wise, and pull them all. Jean Dougall (13 years). THE MIRROR POOL The willows bend o'er Allenvale, And at the Mirror Pool, I love to linger 'near their shade, So beautiful and cool. Where water-lilies dream all day, And through the scented night, I revel in their beauty at s• This spot of my delight.

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No ripple stirs the waters there, Which lie so dark and deep, The tall gums near are guardians, while The water-lilies sleep. June Hartwick (12 years).

THE DYKES OF HOLLAND Through the centuries the Dutch people have lived quiet, happy lives, keeping up ancient customs and living as their forefathers lived. They are now suffering because of the destruction caused to their dykes by the German bombs. Previously these walls kept the treacherous sea from overrunning the land that they had fought so hard to gain. Now that the dykes have been broken, the sea, having waited for so long, has pushed over the countryside, tearing down houses, ruining crops, and leaving death and destruction in its wake. However, beneath the quiet countenances of the Dutch there is an iron determination. Even now they are not despairing, but rebuilding the walls which preserve their precious land. To-day they are just as patient with their work as they were when the work was first attempted in 1920. Long ago the site of the Zuider Zee was a fertile plain, but in the thirteenth century the ocean broke through the sand dunes which protected the northern coasts, and converted the plain into G deep sea. In 1920 the Dutch engineers decided to try to regain this lost land of Holland. For many centuries they had been waging a ceaseless fight .against the greed of the sea, but never before had they undertaken such a task with such a huge objective as their goal. The engineers began by building huge walls of clay from islands to the mainland, thus dividing the seas by walls about four feet six inches high. They would first dredge an enormous trench in the sea bottom from shore to

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finished dykes are more than two hundred feet wide at the base, and the highest point about six feet six inches wide. In this manner the Dutch made two dykes— one eleven miles long. The Dutch intend to build two more dykes even larger than the last. The polders thus formed, covering about 150,000 acres, added greatly to Holland's prosperity. When the whole scheme is completed it is probable that a population of 300,000 will be able to gain a comfortable living on the reclaimed land. It is thought that it will take approximately eleven years to finish all the work, and during the last year of work some 15,000 men will be employed. So we must congratulate the Dutch on the success of their huge undertaking., and help them in their work of reclamation, which will take so long. But I think that they will be successful, for they have a great love for their land.. Patricia Cassidy (15 years).

shore and then fill the trench with sand to the level of the sea floor. Barges full of clay were then brought from the coast, and for months this clay was dropped into the sea until the mud wall appeared. Because of the height of the walls, huge cranes were brought to finish the construction. The closing of the gap between the north and south sections of the dyke was the most difficult part of the work. The polder (salt) just before the enclosure resembled a lake from which a narrow river flowed in and. out, according to the tides. At certain times the difference in water-level on the opposite sides of the dyke was as much as sixteen inches. Such a rise of water made it difficult for work to progress. The cranes were strongly moored each sidt of the gap, and the barges were kept in position by tugs while their contents were emptied. At last, after much work, a continuous wall was made. This clay core was covered with sand and protected by mattresses of brushwood below the water and stone pitching above it. The • •

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BOOK REVIEWS " THE ROBE " (By Lloyd C. Douglas) Although the author has written other widely-known novels, " The Robe " is by f-r his most important achievement. In it he deals with the subject which puzzles and intrigues everyone—the life of Christ on earth, His teachings and His crucifixion. Apart from his enthralling treatment of the mysteries of religion and the doubts and fears which assail us in our search for truth, he gives us the very vivid and real story of Marcellus Gallic), a young Roman tribune, who forsook everything to follow Christ's disciples. Marcellus is portrayed as an ordinary rich young Roman, ardently loyal to his family and beliefs, and very much in love with his adored sister's friend, Diana Galius. Had it not been for the unexpected circumstances which alter the whole pattern of his life, he would probably have continued to live a normal life as a Roman tribune. While still quite young, he disgraces himself and his family at a royal party by laughing at the drunken prince—a revolting spectacle lying asleep on the floor. As a punishment for this grave offence he is sent to command Minoa, a dirty little port city in Southern Palestine. His devoted Greek slave, Demetrius, begs to be allowed to accompany him, and together they stet out for Minoa. There lie revolutionises the settlement by taking complete control and enforcing the respect and discipline which has for so long been absent.

The turning-point of his life occurs some weeks later, when he is ordered to crucify a young Galilean who has been accused of blaspheming b-- proclaiming himself King of the Jews, Son of God. Not realising that he is - crucifying the Messiah, Marcellus carries out his orders, and when it is too late, although he still cannot understand it ell, he realises that he has committed a terrible crime, and is filled with remorse. The sad but triumphant expression in the eyes of Jesus fills him with awe, and remains to haunt him for many weeks. It is as though Jesus is seeing a beautiful vision. As the sun sinks low, a resonant cry descends upon the frightened crowd from the lips of the dying Man—He is imploring His Father to forgive the people. Seeing the dirty, and blood-spattered robe of the victim lying on the ground beside the Cross, the soldiers, in a fit of jest, gamble for it, and it falls into Marcellus' possession, who hands it to Demetrius to keep for him. Demetrius has been overcome by the sad scene, and hurries away, feeling alone and unhappy. As he hugs the robe close to his side, he loses his sense of depression and alarm, and is no longer lonely. Very puzzled by the apparent power of this ordinary piece of woven cloth, he attributes the strange sensation to a revival of the memory of its Owner. At last, Marcellus leaves the green knoll with the three tall crosses standing solemnly in a row, and he also becomes filled with a feeling of disgust and depression, from which he finds it impossible to rouse himself, and he

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develops a hatred towards this robe, which he considers is responsible for his miserable state of mind. The time of punishment fulfilled, the Roman and his Greek slave return to the house of Gallio and Marcellus' family, fearing that he is going insane, send' him to Athens with Demetrius, who insists on attending his master. They hope that a holiday will help him to forget his horrible experiences and restore his natural, happy disposition. While there, Marcellus discovers that Demetrius still has the robe, and when his anger has abated, determines to confront it, and force himself to touch it to discover what there is about it that repels him. As soon as he touches the cloth, all his former dread vanishes, and he is filled with a sensation of exultation. He and Demetrius discuss the strange events of the past few weeks in the hope of finding some solution to it all. Disguising himself as a merchant, Marcellus travels through the country to learn more of Christ's life. Everywhere he goes he sees evidence of Christ's miracles, and soon, after much bewildering thought and doubting, he joins the band of Christians. Once more Demetrius and Marcellus return home—this time the latter completely cured of his strange malady and filled with his new religion. He confesses his faith before the prince, who, in a fit of violent anger at the news, orders him to exile. The story is brought to a climax when Marcellus escapes from the ship which is carrying him to exile, and is joined by Diana, who has also escaped from the clutches of the jealous prince. Happy in their love, they decide to return and face the angry court, prepared to suffer anything together. The final tragedy of this inspiring story is the execution of the young couple when Marcellus refuses to renounce his Christian faith, and Diana begs to die with her husband. The whole book is written with a deep understanding of human nature, and shows a keen interest in the religion of mankind. As a critic has previously stated: " This is not only the story of ' The Robe,' but the story of a man—perhaps the story of all mankind . . A book ,that will be read and read again." Beverley Macfarlane (Matric.) " THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS " (By C. S. Lewis) This book—a series of letters by Screwtape, Under-Secretary of Hell, to Wormwood, his nephew, a junior tempter—shows in a very humorous form the various ways in which we may reach the abode of Our Father Below. The letters give advice, and criticise Wormwood's efforts in tempting the patient—a man who has recently been converted. This fact

earned him Screwtape's grave displeasure, though he is told not to despair, for all the habits of the patient, both mental and bodily, are still in favour. The war comes, and the patient becomes an A.R.P. warden. He also falls in love, a serious setback to Wormwood, for she is a Christian, and, as Screwtape describes her, "a vile, sneaking, simpering, demure, monosyllabic, mouselike, watery, insignificant, virginal, bread-andbutter miss, who looks as if butter wouldn't melt in her mouth, and yet has a Satanical wit. The sort of creature who'd find ME funny ! " After the bombing raids began over the patient's town, Screwtape severely reprimands Wormwood for feeling pleased, and reminds him that, were his patient to be killed, in the present state of mind he would go straight to the enemy—a most reprehensible thing. Then, having received a very inadequate report on the patient's behaviour during one of the air-raids, Screwtape scathingly remarks: " I sometimes wonder whether you think you have been sent into the world for your own amusement," and adds the reminder: " Bring us back food, or be food yourself! " In the end, the patient is killed by a bomb, and Wormwood is left to pay the price of his failure. Screwtape rejoices, though, rather than sorrows, for since an unpleasant interlude with the secret police, set on him by Wormwood for heresy in one of his letters, he has always desired to settle with his nephew, and signs his last letter " Your increasingly and ravenously affectionate uncle, Screwtape." In the other letters, in which advice is given as to how to tempt the patient with the best results, Wormwood is told to encourage hypocrisy in his thoughts, to make use of the uncertainties of life in wartime to produce irritation and bad temper, and to lead him to the wrong use of pleasures and the making of poor jokes. In this last, he is told to lead him to the point where he discovers that almost anything he wants to do can be done, not only without disapproval, but with the admiration of his fellow, if only it can get itself treated as a joke. " Gluttony is also to be fostered, which means is seen in his mother, who says: " Oh, please, please . . . all I want is a cup of tea— weak, but not too weak—and the teeniest, weeniest bit of really crisp toast." Wormwood is also told not to be too impatient for results, for the safest road to hell is the gradual one— the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turning, without milestones, without signposts. The book is humorously written, and can be read for pure entertainment. In fact, on the first reading it appears merely funny. It is on the second reading that the truth behind stands out, and is made more telling by the humorous presentation. Joanna Pyper (Matric.)

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The gifted Bronte sisters have enriched our literature with their numerous works, but there is no more outstanding show of genius than is to be found in " Wuthering Heights." This book is, in fact, outstanding in fiction, and has a fair claim to be considered the most purely inspired novel in the English language; we know nothing with which to compare it— it is unique. It is hardly surprising that the worth of so unusual a book was not readily realised. Early critics ascribed " Wuthering Heights " to Emily's better-known sister, Charlotte. Charlotte herself, when establishing the authorship in a preface to the 1850 edition, is obviously unaware of its true greatness, and is definitely apologetic; she admires Emily's delineation of the Yorkshire moors, but fails to see that her character drawing is inspired by genius. " Had she lived," says Charlotte, " her mind would, of itself, have grown. . . . " Emily Bronte succeeded in creating two of the most powerfully conceived characters ever set down, with minor characters skilfully drawn, and she has surrounded them all with an atmosphere of passion and tragedy. Every character in the book is a living person whose fortunes are the objects to us of pity or fear. The rugged scene, the plain and harsh life, and even the names of the fierce dogs, Throttler, Skulker, Gnasher and Wolf, unite to maintain a feeling of unavoidable catastrophe. Heathcliff has just the one name, as though he were a piece of the moorland, and the names of Earnshaw, Hinley and Hareton have just that oddness and harshness which they require. Nevertheless, the story finishes in a gentle key: " I watched the moths fluttering among the heath and hare-bells; listened to the soft wind breathing through the grass; and wondered how anyone could ever imagine unquiet slumbers for the sleepers in that quiet earth." Any faults only arise from the inexperience of the young writer, and are only of construction, for the detail is carefully considered and accurate. Catherine is rhapsodising about her early love for Linton, and in one sentence she makes a statement which is tremendous in its power and simplicity: " I love the ground under his feet, the air over his head, and everything he touches, and every word he says." At times the reader is confused by the changing generations, but the outstanding interest aroused overcomes these difficulties. The main part of the story is the observations of Mr. Lockwood, a newcomer, whose housekeeper relates to him the history of the family at " Wuthering Heights." To make her story complete, she has sometimes to listen at the keyhole, and in one portion the story is continued in the form of a letter. The reader finds Mr, Lockwood rather unneces-

sary, but actually his character forms a background for the story of the passionate natures of Heathcliff and Catherine. Earnshaw, a small squire, has a son, Hindley, and a daughter, Catherine. One day he brings home a foundling boy, whom he calls Heathcliff. This boy grows up, and falls in love with Catherine, but she is influenced by the attractions of marriage with a handsome young squire, Edgar Linton. Heathcliff goes away, to return five years later, rich, and out to revenge himself on Linton. With hate—not love—Heathcliff marries Linton's sister Isabella. Catherine realises that Heathcliff is her only proper companion, and she dies in bitter sorrow. Heathcliff is overcome with grief, and he torments Isabella until she leaves him. Fifteen years pass by, and Heathcliff carries on his revenge into the second generation. He marries his son, Linton, to the second Catherine solely to obtain the Linton and Earnshaw fortunes for himself. Heathcliff is now haunted by the ghost of the elder Catherine. He drops all his plans, and even forgets to eat and sleep, and finally he starves to death. The love story between Heathcliff and Catherine, their parting, and the further warping of Heathcliff's nature; his revenge on the family he hates; his death—the whole is woven into a fabric worthy of the most inspired artist, and shows an insight into the human mind equal to that of Shakespeare. Mary Thomson (Matric.)

" LASSIE COME HOME " (By Eric Knight) This moving story of a dog is written by a man who evidently knew and loved dogs. Although it is told simply and clearly, it cannot fail to appeal to all readers, especially animal-lovers. The author, Major Eric Knight, was killed during the war. Lassie was a purebred collie dog, living amongst the people of a small Yorkshire mining town. From the delicately-pointed muzzle to the tip of her flowing tail, Lassie had the lines which instantly tell of good breeding and upbringing.

LAssla. Much has been written about canine friendship, but this book does much more than that —it shows the unswerving devotion and faithfulness a dog may have for its master. It shows how certain events may become so im-

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printed on a dog's mind that they are instinctive. At four o'clock each afternoon, Lassie would jog through the streets to the school gates, where she would wait for Joe Carraclough her young master. Then, with all cares for the day thrown away, the boy and his dog would run together over the windswept moors, rejoicing in their freedom and friendship. When the Carracloughs were forced to sell her, Joe was determined not to let her go: but his father persuaded him that, in the circumstances, it was unavoidable. After twice escaping from the Duke's kennels, Lassie was taken to the Duke's castle on the northernmost coast of Scotland. There she was many thousands of miles away from Yorkshire, and was treated almost cruelly by the Duke's kennel-man. The homing instinct in her drove her to seek some way of escape. One day, aided by Priscilla, the Duke's small granddaughter, Lassie slipped out of the gates, and was free. The long journey southwards, fraught with danger and hazards, lay ahead of her, but her courage was unfaltering and she began the long, weary trek with nothing but her instinct to guide her. Evading dogcatchers, fighting for her life with vicious dogs, and swimming wide lochs, she collapsed at lost in the rain outside a peasant's cottage. The old couple found her,. her small supply of strength fast failing. They tended her carefully, and slowly Lassie regained her strength, nursed by loving hands. But her duty lay ahead of her, and Lassie once more set out upon her journey. She met a kindly tinker and his small dog, Toots, and she travelled with them. Lassie saved the man's life when he was attacked, although his brave little dog lost its life during the fight. Eventually they parted, and Lassie continued alone. At last, after months of travelling, Lassie arrived home in time to meet Joe as he came from school. But what a different picture she presented! The once-shining, wellfed, healthy collie was hardly recognisable as the lean, footsore, thin-flanked dog. Her coat was dull, matted and tangled, her tail drooped, and she was pitifully thin and weak. The story has a happy ending: Lassie was tenderly nursed back to health again, and Joe's father was given congenial employment as keeper of the Duke's kennels. Lassie proudly produced a litter of tiny pups, amidst universal delight. The unswerving loyalty of the dog is typical of the spirit of England's people. The book is a living tribute to the hard-working, cleanliving mining population of the Yorkshire minefields. This story is written with such moving kindness and sincerity that it will endear itself to the hearts of all dog-lovers, and earn the honour of being one of the best dog stories ever written. Joan Handley Form VI.)

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The Self-Propelling Swing. We should like June Elvins to know how very much her gift—the self-propelling swing— has been appreciated by the small children. As a trained kindergarten mistress, June chose with discrimination •a gift which would give pleasure while it was helping to develop the small muscles in the right way. We do thank her for her thought and generosity. This year has been a very busy and happy one in the Nursery and Kindergarten, with both departments filled to capacity. We have had a number of outings during the year to the Senior School, Queen's P.-rk for picnics to Kardinia Park, the Eastern Beach, and to a chicken farm, which we all enjoyed very much. Lastly, we watched the Gala procession, which gave us many new ideas for hand-work, and we are all busy now getting re.-.1dy for Hobbies Day. At the beginning of the year we spent much of our playtime in our gardens, and were sorry later in the year to have to dig up most of this ground to give us more play space. To make up for this, many lunch hours have been used in dressing un acting, and watching little plays, which we present outside on fine days. This year many parcels have been sent to the Food for Britain Appeal, and we had fun one lunch hour with a shop, in which we sold our toys, and raised quite a lot of money for this appeal. The Nursery children were sorry in second term to say good-bye to Miss Shaw, and we all hope she will be very happy in her new home. We were glad to welcome Miss Neilson to the Nursery staff, and hope she will be very happy with us. A number of trips was made to Kardinia Park to help with our running practice, and we all enjoyed Sports Day very much. The Christmas Party is not far away now, and the children are looking forward to it with much enthusiasm. Our best wishes go with the second term girls who are going to the big school next year, and we hope they will be very happy,

MORONGO PRESBYTERIAN GIRLS' COLLEGE GEELONG

PRINCIPAL'S REPORT

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all hoped, but scarcely dared to believe, that war would W E have ended before we met together for the 1945 Speech

Night—the twenty-sixth in the history of the School. The dramatic suddenness with which victory was announced left us all rejoicing, but somewhat bewildered. It was inevitable that difficulties would abound in the change-over from war to peace, but it did not seem too much to hope that, freed from war and its horrors, men would in their relief turn with deep thankfulness to the work of restoration and construction. Instead, we are faced with suspicion and distrust, turmoil and hatred, and there is no peace. It is to this troubled world that the children are being sent, these children who looked forward with eager anticipation to that splendid time ahead—" after the war." No wonder they are puzzled. How will they face up to the responsibilities which will shortly confront them ? Has their preparation throughout the years of war been adequate for the years of peace ? Let us hope they will tackle their problems with unselfishness, intelligence, and greater vision than has been shown by this or past generations. In reviewing the years of war, four of which I have spent at " Morongo," my mind turns at once to the tremendous burden and strain borne by members of Council, who have made it their chief business to see that the children did not suffer any real hardship, and to that end they have done all that was humanly possible. To Dr. McPhee, as Chairman, and to every member, and particularly to the Secretary, Mr. D. F. Neilson, parents, staff and girls are deeply indebted. The members of staff, too, have willingly borne their share of the burden, in fact, more than a just share in some cases, to maintain efficiency and to ensure that no interruption of studies occurred. As a result, the girls were surrounded in all real essentials by peace-time conditions. In days when large and unwieldy classes were—and still are—unwillingly accepted as inevitable evils, the classes at " Morongo " were limited to numbers which permitted individual attention. This was not accomplished without sacrifice, and I pay a tribute to all those staff members who co-operated so willingly. Miss Hope, las Head of Staff, has given freely and .cheerfully of her time and energy, and is always prepared to go the second mile. 'She will be missed next year, because she is about to leave for Western Australia, although she plans to return to us in 1947, when she will receive a warm welcome. We hope that she will spend a happy year within easy reach of her family. The duties of Head of Staff will pass into the capable hands of Miss Sutherland. Miss Wood takes with her the warm thanks of the School, for she, too, is to return to Western Australia after six years' associa2

tion with "Morongo." We all much appreciated her helpful decision two years ago to return, although she had made all plans to rejoin her family. Miss Parrett, who is to be married, and Mrs. Hardy, will not be at "Morongo " next year, and we thank them both for their enthusiasm and interest, and wish them very happy futures in their own homes. The good wishes of the School follow Miss Heard, of the Music Staff, who shortly leaves for Melbourne. During first term we heard with regret that Miss Pillow, who has made such a valuable contribution to 'the life of " Morongo," was not able to continue. She is at present enjoying a rest from the exacting duties, which she has so ably performed, but hopes to resume as soon as she is fit. During her absence, Miss P. Gerrand is capably filling the breach and to her, and to Mrs. Kennedy, we owe much for their oversight and interest. They have made the health of the girls their chief concern, and they join with us all to acknowledge the ever-ready advice and skill of Dr. McPhee, who, over the years, has been a true friend to the School. It has this year been our good fortune to welcome several Old Collegians to our ranks. Marjorie Cooke joined the staff of the Preparatory School at the beginning of second term, after Miss Radford's marriage. More recently, Edith Leigh, as Bursar, with Pamela Rowley assisting, has taken over the School office. Next year we hope to welcome Miss Shirley Davis, B.A., Dip.Ed., who will carry on Miss Hope's English classes, and Miss Joan McMeekin, B.A., Dip.Ed., who is to be in charge of History. Arrangements are also in hand for the appointments of two former scholars, at present members of the Women's Auxiliary Services—Miss Margaret Dale, of the A.W.A.S., will supervise the Boarders' musical activities, and Miss Marion Honey, of the W.R.A.N.S., will join the Middle School staff. Miss Margaret McColl comes to direct the physical education and games of the School. I cannot leave the discussion of staff matters before referring to the zeal and loyalty- of the domestic staff, and particularly of the permanent members, who have a long record of devoted and loyal service. Several of the seniors who leave the School this year have spent all their school lives at " Morongo," and we have the utmost confidence in sending these girls into the world, knowing that they will carry with them the spirit of co-operation that has characterised their time at school, particularly their more responsible years, in which they have given much, and in so doing have gained much. To every girl who goes out to-night we wish God-speed. We shall miss these girls, and they will miss their School, but they now have wider fields of opportunity and valuable contributions to offer. They have had their opportunities ; they have now their obligations, which they must, and will, honour. The prefects, capably led by Marie Wilson, have been unselfish in their loyalty, and we appreciate the constant help they have given. Marie has been awarded the A. C. Harris Prize in recognition of the worthy part she has played. Audrey Margetts, at the end of her long association with "Morongo," is Dux of the School, and she has certainly won this award by her interested and consistently good work year 3

by year. Patricia Bull, who leaves to-night after eleven years, has earned for herself a special place in the affections of staff and girls alike by her warm sympathy, her simple and unaffected dignity, and her wholesome outlook. And not to the prefects only, but to every girl who undertook responsibility, a word of appreciation is due. The smooth running of the School depends upon their co-operation and individual efforts. The Resident Staff is particularly grateful to the House Mistresses and to the committee girls, who have loyally assisted in the efficient running of the Boarding House, with its family of almost one hundred girls. Mary Noel's untiring and selfless devotion to her duty has won unbounded respect and admiration, and she well deserves the honour she has gained. The Library is a vital and integral part of the School. It is therefore a great joy to us to receive frequent and generous gifts of money and books, which enable us to keep the Library up to date. The Old Collegians have been particularly thoughtful, and the new cupboards testify to their generosity. As our shelves were filled to overflowing, the new bookcases relieved this embarrassing state of affairs. Miss Hope, Miss Ray, and two interested librarians have been anxious to see that the fullest and most effective use of the books is possible. The girls do appear to value their opportunities, and are, we trust, gradually and surely laying the foundation of true appreciation of the fine and lasting in literature. On all sides we hear of agitation for shorter and still shorter working hours, and one begins to wonder how the nation will be affected. From history, we learn surely, that nations which relaxed effort and devoted much time to pleasure and leisure, became less and less effective, and tragically declined in power. We definitely wish to see the end of souldeadening drudgery, but this is not to be confused with concentrated effort, which must attend any worth-while achievements. An essay in semi-serious vein, written some years ago, gives food for thought : " The working-man's leisure," says the writer, " is mainly occupied in watching other people play games, in looking at cinema films, reading newspapers and indifferent fiction, listening to radio concerts and gramophone records, and going from place to place in trains and omnibuses," and he contends that " if leisure is increased, there must be more cinemas, more newspapers, more bad fiction, more radios, and more cheap automobiles." He did not include " more crooners," but if his essay be brought up to date, this phrase, no doubt, would be added. After analysing the time-killing devices of the rich, and the effect of these on character, he decides that unless there is a revolutionary change in human nature, " increase of leisure will be accompanied by a correspondingly increased incidence of spiritual maladies, ennui, restlessness, spleen, and general world weariness, which afflict, and have always afflicted, the leisured class." In short, too much leisure, he claims, is a curse, and not a blessing to mankind. If the hours of leisure are to be used for the benefit of mankind, it is our duty now to prepare and plan for such hours, and it becomes increasingly obvious that those subjects which were rather half-heartedly allowed in the curriculum, should be 4

given a more honoured place. Subjects summed up as " Craft;' for instance, have gradually worked their way into the Public Examination syllabus. In our own School there was last year one candidate offering this subject ; this year there are two, and on present showing there will be sixteen next year, which is significant It takes time to break down prejudice, chiefly I find in the minds of the parents, who do not readily accept the slow but definite changes in the courses, which differ from their own school days. These subjects were then taken by the not quite so bright, and they find it hard to rid themselves of the imagined slur on the children to whom such subjects are recommended in place of purely academic work. To follow the trend, we have added considerably to our equipment. Twenty-four hand looms are in use, as well as a four-shaft loom, made possible by an anonymous gift. Bookbinding was planned, but wartime restrictions made itimpossible for Miss Howard, our Art Mistress, to find the necessary materials, but this and other interesting branches will be offered. Other useful interests and hobbies for the free hours are also encouraged and led by the staff. Enthusiastic interest has been awakened in the members of the Camera Club, who, under Miss Veitch, have learned to develop and print their own films. The Music Club, guided by Miss Wadelton and the Music Staff, have had a memorable and instructive year. Guest performers have visited the School and given excellent programmes. The girls' own two-piano work was no mean performance. Madame Gregor Wood's delightful interpretation of Hebridean songs, and Leonard Hungerford's brilliant pianoforte recital, both arranged by Mr. 0. C. Hearne, were particularly enjoyable. Miss Littleton's help in training the Choir has led to greatlyimproved singing in Assembly, and we are truly grateful. " The Lucernian," which has just been published, represents many hours of thoughtful preparation. Our sincere thanks are offered to the Editorial Committee and to Miss Hope, who devoted so much time to the publication. The Social Service efforts have continued throughout the year, and in various and original ways considerable sums have been raised to help the less fortunate. Large parcels of handsewn and knitted garments have been sent off to Bethany Babies' Home, to the bombed areas of Britain and Europe, and to the " Save the. Children " Fund. We owe much to the sympathy and help of the staff, particularly to Miss Veitch and to Miss Sutherland, who advised and attended to the practical details, which require so much thought and time. War Savings Certificates to the value of £130 were purchased by our group. We usually count on our Dramatic Society to swell our Social Service funds, but this year misfortune dogged us. After two postponements, due to the illness of principal girls, it was decided to give up the idea of a public performance in Geelong, but parents and friends were given the opportunity to see the play put on in the School Hall, and all agreed that the girls gave an intelligent and excellent presentation of " The Brontes of Haworth Parsonage." The abandonment of the perform5

ance was particularly disappointing to Miss G. Apted, who had only this year taken over the dramatic work. She is to be congratulated on the high standard of the work revealed in this play and in the four plays recently staged at the School. Miss Haase regretfully resigned from the staff, and I believe she is missing the School as much as we miss her dynamic presence each week. Every girl who has known her has the greatest admiration for Miss Haase, and has been inspired by her personality. Though she has left us, she has not lost interest, and wishes to give each year " The Carrie Haase Shakespeare Prize " for the best individual performance in the forms' presentation of their plays on Shakespeare Day. Miss Haase feels that these plays are so much a feature of " Morongo," that she has chosen this gracious way to continue her association with the School. A very successful Annual Service was conducted by Chaplain Gordon Powell, who was for some years overseas and in Australia with the Air Force. His visit was fully appreciated, and we hope it will be repeated before very long. We acknowledge our deep indebtedness to our good friend, Rev. E. C. Day, who continued the Senior Scripture Classes during first term. We were pleased that Mr. Waters' health had improved sufficiently for him to resume his chaplaincy from second term, and we thank him for his constant help. In the Public Examinations our results were extremely good, clue in no small measure to the small classes provided, with their more even grading, representing as I previously said, considerable self-sacrifice on the part of the staff. They felt amply rewarded, however, by the successes of the girls. This is not the place to enumerate individual successes, but to all the girls I offer our congratulations on their performances. Last year was the first year in which the present Matriculation was introduced, and we were interested to see how our girls would acquit themselves at this stage. Two first class honours and three seconds were convincing proofs that they could more than hold their own. Pleasing news has just been heard of the success of both Margaret Henderson and Judith Johnston in their second-year University work. We hope shortly to have good news of other students. The Sports and Physical Training have continued under the direction of Miss Parrett. It is gradually becoming possible to arrange inter-school matches, which provide healthy competition. The girls recently took part in the Combined Schools' Athletic Competition in Melbourne, and gave a good account of themselves. The usual fixtures were held during the year. At the Swimming Sports, the senior champion was Nancy Wallace, the junior, Janette Winstanley. The senior champion of the Athletic Sports was Margaret Toyne. Other championships on this occasion were won by Patricia Cassidy (under 16), Joan Dyson (under 14), Janet McKenzie (under 12). At tennis, Patricia Cassidy holds the School title, Jennifer Field was senior champion, and Janet Field won the junior championship. Ardens House was the winning house on both Sports Days. Mrs. Lewis Hirst's cup for Work and Sport will be held for 1946 by Harris House. 6

The Old Collegians are to be congratulated on the success of their efforts and upon their spirit of service and co-operation. Individual instances of their consideration and thoughtfulness are frequently told, and are most inspiring. We were very grieved to hear of the deaths of two past scholars, Mrs. Lorimer (Jean Mcllroy), the first Head Prefect of the School, and of Nell Moreton, who was a member of the W.R.A.N.S. We offer to the bereaved families our very sincere sympathy. The Council, staff and girls warmly appreciate the gracious action of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Moreton, who recently visited the School to pass over a sum of money left by their daughter. They felt that there was no more fitting way to use this money than to found a " Nell Moreton Memorial Scholarship," which could ease the path of some girl who needed such help. Mr. and Mrs. Moreton thoroughly approved of the first award being made to one girl who has also suffered grievously through the war. Three friends of Nell Moreton—Grace Saw, Agnes Black and Mavis Honey—have asked me through Miss Pratt, to arrange for some gift to be placed in the School in memory of their friend, and this is now under consideration. A special word of appreciation is due to the old scholars of the Melbourne and Western District Branches, which have given generous support to patriotic and local efforts, and to their School. Our School Library has benefited greatly through their help. We wish them success in the plans they are now making for the future. There is, I understand, the possibility of the formation of a new branch at Horsham ; and this is a healthy sign. We cordially thank the Parents and Friends' Association and the Junior School Auxiliary for their interest and support. Their efforts during the year have been highly successful, and those responsible for organising these were greatly encouraged. Mrs. P. Neilson's death was a great grief to the Junior Auxiliary and to all at " Morongo." Her gracious presence will be sadly missed on all occasions. The Junior Auxiliary wish to offer each year the prize she always gave to the children. This will be called the " Mrs. P. Neilson Memorial Prize." To all who have been so generous in many ways, in time, interest, and in gifts to the School and House, and also to the Prize Fund, we are most grateful, and they are asked to accept our sincere thanks. The Trustees of the Howard Hitchcock Bequest have once again granted four scholarships for 1946. We record our appreciation of their generosity. The Council was much heartened during the year to receive bequests from the estates of Miss Euphemia Venters and of Mr. Max Bell. Gifts like these help considerably in the development of the School. It is not always realised that the fees of a school like ours are entirely absorbed to meet the heavy running expenses. For new buildings and modern equipment, the Council must turn elsewhere, and depend upon gifts and bequests, which, sad to say, go most frequently to boys' schpols, and the more needy girls' schools are forgotten. It was indeed pleasing for these men, who themselves have been so very generous, to hear of the thought for, and confidence in, " orongo," which found expression in these two legacies. 7

Let me offer to Rev. F. W. Rolland our sincere thanks for his courtesy in allowing us to use this hall. This is but one of his many kindnesses. We have now for some years been indebted to him and to his staff for their help with our Senior Science girls, who have attended Geelong College classes in Physics and Chemistry. We are sad to feel that this will be Mr. Rolland's last year at the College ; we shall miss his gracious ,and kindly presence. To him and to Mrs. Rolland the warmest wishes of all at " Morongo " are offered for the days to come, which will we hope be less strenuous for both. Mr. Rolland will possibly be interested, though surprised, to know that, now he has left Geelong College, we hope he will take " Morongo " to his heart and give us all the benefit of his rich experience and whimsical brand of humour. It gives me very great pleasure this evening to welcome our guests. We look forward with lively interest to Mr. Wang's talk on China and her children, whose courage and fortitude over the years have aroused the admiration of the world. It was indeed kind of Mr. and Mrs. Wang, in their busy life, to spare an evening for our pleasure. And now to you all I offer my personal wishes for a happy Christmas season. We all fervently hope that it will herald .a true and lasting peace, with goodwill on earth. LUCY SHAW, Principal.

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