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THE LUCERNIAN

Vol. 2, No. 23

DECEMBER, 1952

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

Editress: FRANCES LOWSON

" Lucernian " Committee: MARIE BAXTER, BETTY GAWITH, SALLY HARRIS, ELIZABETH TARR, CYNTHIA WOOTTON

Vol. 2, No. 23 GEELONG: G. Mercer & Co. Pty. Ltd., Printers, 16 Malop Street

SCHOOL OFFICE-BEARERS The Principal (Miss Lucy Shaw) is Patron of all School Activities Prefects: Frances Lowson (Senior Prefect), Beverley Bell, Norma Dyson, Sally Fletcher, Anne Lindsay, Elizabeth Tarr, Elaine Wills, Cynthia Wootton. Deputy Prefects: Adrienne Clarke, Betty Gawith, Sally Harris, Elizabeth Hasler, Judy Money, Anna McBain, Jennifer McCann, Mary Selle. House Committee: Frances Lowson, Sally Fletcher, Elaine Wills, Beverley Cameron, Dina Cannon, Dorothy Chew, Betty Gawith, Sally Harris, Elizabeth Hasler, Barbara Hay, Prudence Israel, Pamela Montgomery, Jennifer McCann, Mary McDonald, Mary Selle. Sports Captains: Beverley Bell, Elaine Wills. Basketball: Captain, Anne Lindsay; Vice-Captain, Elaine Wills. Baseball: Captain, Elaine Wills; Vice-Captains, Beverley Bell, Sally Harris. Hockey: Captain, Dorothy Chew; Vice-Captain, Sally Fletcher. Tennis: Captain, Beverley Bell; Vice-Captain, Sally Fletcher. Ardens House: Captain, Elaine Wills; Vice-Captain, Adrienne Clarke. Forum Representatives, Janet Gordon, Elizabeth Hasler, Barbara Fargie. Harris House: Captain, Beverley Bell; Vice-Captain, Sally Fletcher. Forum Representatives, Mary Selle, Judy Money, Prudence Israel. Lawson House: Captain, Anne Lindsay; Vice-Captain, Helen Manger. Forum_ Representatives, Pamela Montgomery, Marie Baxter, Helen Hirst. Roslyn House: Captain, Sally Harris; Vice-Captain, Dina Cannon. Forum Representatives, Jennifer McCann, Barbara Hay, Dianne Errey. Library Committee: Miss Hope, Frances Lowson (Librarian), Dina Cannon, Barbara Fergie, Margaret Finlayson, Betty Gawith, Barbara Hay, Anna McBain, Jennifer McCann, Clare Norwood, Elizabeth Tarr, Elaine Wills. Social Services: Miss Evans, Elizabeth Tarr, Cynthia Wootton. Music Club: Miss Wadelton (President); Miss Littleton, Miss Butler, Miss McQualter, Miss Wurfel (Vice-Presidents) ; Margaret Finlayson (Secretary); Dina Cannon, Betty Gawith, Sally Fletcher, Elizabeth Hasler, Frances Lowson, Pamela Montgomery, Meredith McMillan, Mary Selle, Elaine Wills, Cynthia Wootton. French Club: Miss Botterill (Presicen't), Elizabeth Tarr, Cynthia Wootton (Secretaries).

CONTENTS Page School Office-Bearers Editorial ..

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Council Notes .. •• •• •• •• . Parents' and Friends' Association .. Morongo Junior School Auxiliary School Notes .. .

Examination Success, 1951 .. Junior School Notes ..

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Prefects' Notes ..

Calendar of School Events, 1952

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House Notes .. • • . Boarders' Diary, 1952 Swimming .. .

Baseball

Hockey ..

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.. . Basketball .. .

Athletic Sports ..

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Shields and Cups

Colour Awards

Forum Notes ..

Arts and Crafts

Library Report ..

Camera Club .

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Tennis ..

Film Club .. . Social Service .

Dramatic Notes

French Club .. Tuck Shop ..

Music Club .. . Hospital Report ..

Student Christian Movement .

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Acknowledgments

Speech Day, 1951

Prize List, 1951 .. • • • • Examination Results, 1951 . Music Results

Alliance Francaise Examinations, 1952 .

Valete, 1951

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Salvete Original Contributions .. .

Book Reviews ..

Old Collegians' Association— .• •• Annual Report .. Engagements, Marriages, Births .. News and Notes .. Melbourne Branch, Annual Report, 1952 Western District Branch, Annual Report, 1952

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The opening of the new Junior School on May 2nd marks a new period of School history. The little ones in the lowest forms must feel more a part of the whole School because of their nearness, and we others are beginning to realise the care and patience with which we were instructed in our early years. But even with this new realisation, we already tend to take the new School very much for granted. We should pay tribute to those far-sighted friends who dreamed of this new building as far back as 1944. Their dream has at last been realised, but the original many planners of this scheme are no longer with us. Nevertheless, because of their share in the erection of this building; because of their share in a far-sighted dream and vision; their memory will remain forever linked with a worthy memorial—a Church School for the purpose of guiding young lives. The Junior School building itself is modern, but it still has dignity and simplicity. While making use of all the latest devices to provide increased light and space, it has not sacrificed beauty of structure in order to use these devices. The whole building shows foresight and planning, and the School can function harmoniously as a co-ordinated whole. I wonder if the young people realise that they are being trained to appreciate a well-ordered life,

And then the view — that broad outlook over a wide expanse of land and water. Some of the land is cultivated, houses are built on many hundreds of sites, and round the bay are evidences of this industrial age. Although very small people perhaps do not notice the glorious spaciousness and beauty of this outlook, we hope they will be influenced unconsciously by its limitless freedom. The rest of us can find beauty in our grounds in all seasons; although some of us may not have had the opportunity of seeing a round full moon rising to shed its silver light on the dark waters of the bay, we can appreciate the beauty of the wistaria on the front porch of the House, the birches and the poplar on the front lawn in Autumn, the wattle trees in early Spring, and the blossom later on, and the peace and silence to be found in the rose-garden. Surely one cannot help noticing and being thankful for the contrast between the busy hustle of the city seen from our hill and the peace and freedom from weighty cares which is evident in our grounds. Here is no struggle for existence, no feverish rush to gain our daily bread, but an ordered and thoughtful life the ideals of which we hope will remain with and influence those who eventually leave our community.

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PREFECTS Standing: Elaine Wills, Frances Lowson (Senior Prefect), Miss Shaw, Elizabeth Tarr, Beverley Bell, Cynthia Wootton. Seated: Anne Lindsay, Norma Dyson, Sally Fletcher.

PROSPICE ET RESPICE While we look forward with joy to the Coronation next year, we remember Her Majesty's earlier act of dedication on her twenty-first birthday and pledge ourselves to her service, and to " the service of our great Imperial Family to which we all belong." We shall remember the Queen's father, the late King George VI, for his fatherly solicitude for his people, especially in time of war; and we give grateful thanks for his shining example of courage, endurance and faith. His dedicated life and ideals will certainly inspire his daughter, and we look forward with assurance to a great and glorious Elizabethan Age.

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COUNCIL NOTES The compiler of these notes wonders whether the readers of the " Lucernian " ever stop to consider what the term " School Council " represents. Somewhere in the background of every school such as " Morongo " there is some governing or administrative body, the members of which may or may not be familiar to those who come into contact with the School either as parents or pupils. At " Morongo " there is such a body of gentlemen, led by a Chairman, and assisted by an Honorary Secretary, which not only meets regularly once very month in council, but continually gives considerable thought and time to the many and constant problems arising in the daily life of the School. " Morongo " Council is composed of two representatives of the Board of Education of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria, five representatives of the Geelong Presbytery of that Church, and five representatives of the Parents and Friends of the School. They, with the Principal (Miss Shaw) accept responsibility for the smooth conduct of the affairs They are men deeply inof the School. terested not only in its welfare but also in the welfare of the young lives committed to the care of the School during their most impressionable years. One of the chief functions of the School Council is to endeavour to finance successfully the undertaking; and this, owing to ever-soaring costs, is no mean Without impairing efficiency, every task. avenue is explored in an endeavour to meet these rapid rises in the costs of commodities and services, so that too great a burden will not be placed on the parents of the children attending the School. In this regard it is a source of some satisfaction that, at long last, a Government has recently recognised its obligation to these parents by granting at least a small concession in taxation to assist in the important field of education. The con-

cession could have been more liberal, but let us hope that it is just a beginning. The recent proposal that State aid be granted to Public and Private Schools has been closely examined by the Council of Morongo," but it would require to learn a good deal more of the nature and effects of such aid before becoming in any way committed to it. The outstanding feature of the Council activities in the past year was concerned with the completion, opening, and dedication of the new Junior School building. This is a very attractive addition to the School buildings, and is equipped with every modern convenience. The members of the Council are deeply indebted to Professor G. W. Paton, B.C.L., M.A., and Mrs. Paton; to Professor Hector MacLean, M.A., M.Sc.., D.D., and Mrs. MacLean; and to Mrs. J. K. Moreton, who so graciously and willingly attended the opening ceremony, and who contributed so ably to its outstanding success. The function was attended by many hundreds of friends and well-wishers of " Morongo." Among those present were representatives of the Fresbyterian Church of Victoria, and the members of the Geelong College Council, whose action in postponing their meeting on that date was greatly appreciated. These notes would be quite incomplete without reference to the loyal and efficient service rendered to " Morongo " by its Frincipal and Staff. Every hour of the day means service, and this is always readily forthcoming, not only from the teaching staff but also from the domestic and outdoor staff. A noble band of deeply-interested friends of the School, represented by the Old Collegians' Association and the Parents and Friends' Association, is continually manifesting that interest in many ways. To all these the Council is grateful; '' Morongo '' is indeed rich in loving loyalty and devoted friends,

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PARENTS' AND FRIENDS' ASSOCIATION

JUNIOR SCHOOL AUXILIARY

The Auxiliary has continued to meet on the third Tuesday of each month, but owing to the lack of accommodation at Elizabeth Street the meetings have been held in the Bible Class room at McPhillimy Hall. The office-bearers for 1952 are: President, Mrs. A. Eadie; Vice-Presidents, Mrs. S. Blakiston and Mrs. H. Millikan; Hon. Secretary, Mrs. J. Gorrie; Hon. Treasurer, Mrs. L. Shone; Committee, Mesdames Bickford, Chisholm, Ekstedt, Higgins, McCann, McCallum and Spafford; ex-officio, Mrs. E. C. Laird. When the Annual Meeting of the Parents' In March the members again worked with and Friends' Association was held at the Parents' and Friends' Association and the " Morongo " on Thursday, April 17th, there Old Collegians for the Garden Party. This, was a very good attendance of parents and as usual, was an enjoyable as well as a finanfriends. At the conclusion of the meeting, cially successful function. With the £110 Miss Evans and Miss Sutherland gave a very which was our share of the proceeds we were interesting talk on their trip abroad. able, with the kind generosity of Mr. S. Baker, The Committee Meetings are always well to give the Junior School a new 8 cubic feet refrigerator. We also donated 24 nursery attended by members, these being held at chairs. the Kindergarten (Elizabeth Street) on every Early in May members were invited by the second Tuesday of the month. School Council to the official opening of the Several successful social functions were new Junior School. How happy the children must be working in such ideal surroundings. held during the year. An enjoyable evening Our thanks are given to all the speakers Morongo on July 3rd, the was held at who came and added interest to our meetgirls giving a very entertaining programme. ings. Miss Bartlett astounded us with the At the Newtown and Chilwell Town Hall many ways she uses up her odds and ends. on August 14th a most enjoyable crazy whist Mr. Andrew Smith spoke of the work being night was held; this evening gave many done at the Sailors' Rest; Mr. C. Cooke gave parents the opportunity of meeting Miss us some useful hints on gardens, and Mrs. Shaw and members of the teaching staff. E. C. Laird gave us a talk on her trip overThe Association made available £100 to seas. Members of the Auxiliary entertained us with a musical afternoon. Miss Shaw. Miss Shaw and members of the The children entertained us once again, and Staff decided upon additions to the electric members went out to the Junior School for clock system, library books, and glass doors Hobbies Day. An " opportunity table was for the notice-board. held at each meeting throughout the year, During the year a working-bee of the and an Australian Afternoon helped confathers, supervised by Mr. Bell, who kindly siderably towards our finances, and toward lent his workshop, made ten trestles and the cost of gifts for the Staff and children at the end of the year. tables, these being most useful to the School in many ways, apart from their use at our We appreciate the ready co-operation of Miss Shaw during the year. We thank Misses Fete. The three organisations—Parents' and Courtney, Thomson, Cassidy, Gray and Friends', Old Collegians' and Junior Auxiliary Dougal for their continued help in many ways. —shared the cost of the trestles. The Auxiliary has received loyal support Sincere thanks are extended to Miss Shaw from all office-bearers and members throughand members of the Staff for their kind help out the year, and a cordial invitation to join and co-operation throughout the year. is extended to all mothers of junior pupils in the coming year. J. Pope.

The Garden Fete held at " Morongo " on Saturday, March 22nd, in conjunction with the Old Collegians' Association and the Junior Auxiliary, was a great success. Unfortunately, the weather conditions made it necessary for the stalls to be in the classrooms, but fortunately this did not affect the financial result of the Fete. The proceeds amounted to £367/8/4, this being divided equally between the three organisations.

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SCHOOL NOTES We welcomed to the Staff this year Miss Henderson, Miss Thomson, Miss Knapp, Miss Wing, Miss Evans, Miss Blakiston and Mrs. Birrell, in place of. the Staff who left at the end of last year. Miss Leigh has left us for a year which she will spend in travelling abroad, and we were very pleased to welcome back Miss Evans, Miss Sutherland and Miss Apted. We would like to thank Miss Campbell, who joined the Staff for the first half of the year. In July Miss Barr, who had been chosen to represent Australia at an International Girl Guides Training Camp near New York, left for America, and her place was taken by Miss Brown. We were pleased that Miss Brown was able to come back to us in third term to take charge of Form IIIB. We extend our thanks to the many generous friends of the School, including the Parents and Friends' Association, the Old Collegians, and the Junior Auxiliary, who have presented us with gifts this year.

EXAMINATION SUCCESS, 1951 I NGA JEWELL Our congratulations go to Inga Jewell upon her fine achievements in her last year at School. In addition to being Dux of the School for 1951, she obtained a Major Resident Scholarship for entrance to the University Women's College. This award was the result of a competitive examination; Inga's subjects were English Literature and Modern History. She obtained a Commonwealth Scholarship and a University Exhibition, both allotted upon the total of marks gained in the Matriculation Examination. She also shared the Cromarty Prize in English Literature, awarded by the University for second place in English Literature in the Matriculation Examination. The School pays tribute to Inga's academic record, and wishes her every success in her future career.

JUNIOR SCHOOL NOTES The Junior School, consisting of 116 pupils, has had a very active and successful year. The first day of the School year was a very exciting one for the children, when the

new Junior School at Bell Post Hill was used for the first time. The official opening came later, on Friday, May 2nd. The children formed a guard of honour to welcome the parents and visitors, and Professor G. W. Paton, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, officially opened the School with a key presented to him by Alison Laird on behalf of the architects. The annual musical afternoon was held in the McPhillimy Hall on Tuesday, June 17th, the children entertaining the parents with a programme of songs, plays and dances. Hobbies Day took place on Tuesday, October 2 I st, another programme of songs, plays and dances again being presented by the children. The parents were then given the opportunity to see something of the work which the children have done during the year in their handwork, drawing, projects and work books. The sports are to be held on November 2Ist, and a Christmas Party will take place shortly before the close of the School year. The success of this year's work has been greatly increased by the conditions under which school life goes on in a modern building, and it is fitting that we express our gratitude to those who have planned and worked for a new Junior School, and have finally realised their ambition.

PREFECTS' NOTES The following girls were announced as prefects for 1952 in a Special Assembly on February 14th: Beverley Bell, Norma Dyson, Sally Fletcher, Anne Lindsay, Frances Lowson, Elizabeth Tarr, Elaine Wills, Cynthia Wootton. We elected Frances as our Head Girl. We were inducted by the Rev. R. A. Blackwood at a special service on Wednesday, February 20th. This year's prefects have been fortunate in falling heir to last year's Matriculation Room, which we used for a Prefects' Room while the deputy prefects can usually be found in the Typing Room next door. Thanks are due to some of the parents who so kindly donated the attractive furnishings. We would like to thank the committees who organised the Annual Fete for the most enjoyable day, and for again asking us to assist at one of the stalls,

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At our Annual Church Service, conducted by the Rev. C. T. F. Goy at St. David's Church on October 19th, Frances and Cynthia read the lessons, and we all took up the collection.

Grammar School. We would like to thank Miss Pillow for all the time and energy she gave to make the evening a success. All prei ects were present also at dances given by the girls of " The Hermitage " and by Geelong College boys later in the term.

The School Dramatic Play, " Mrs. Moonlight," was held on Tuesday, August 19th, and the prefects again ushered and distributed the programmes.

This year we defeated the Staff at baseball in first term, and drew with them in a most exciting game of hockey in second term.

As usual, the School Dance was held on the first Saturday of second term. We had as our guests Miss Shaw, Miss Sutherland, Miss Pillow, Miss Hope, Miss Krome, Mrs. Buntine, the prefects from " The Hermitage," and boys from Geelong College and Geelong

We appreciate very much Miss Shaw's continued help and guidance during the entire year. To next year's prefects we extend our very best wishes for a most happy and successful year.

CALENDAR OF SCHOOL EVENTS, 1952 TERM I February 13th:

February 29th: We held a special service for the Women's World Day of Prayer.

The Rev. R. A. Blackwood conducted our first Assembly for the year, and since it was our first meeting after the death -of the King, we remembered the Royal Family in our prayers. Miss J. Rowe, President of the Old Collegians; Mr. David, President of the School Council; and Miss Shaw welcomed the new members of staff and girls.

Some of our girls represented Morongo " at the M.C.E.G.G.S. Swimming Sports, and are to be congratulated on their success.

February 14th:

March 13th:

The Prefects were announced to-day. They are: Beverley Bell, Norma Dyson, Sally Fletcher, Anne Lindsay, Frances Lowson, Elizabeth Tarr, Elaine Wills, and Cynthia Wootton.

The Swimming Sports were held this afternoon. Ardens girls are to be congratulated on their success. They were followed by Harris, Lawson and Roslyn, in that order. The Senior Champion was Adrienne Clarke, the Intermediate Champion Pamela Lilburne, and Junior Jacqueline de Ferranti.

February 15th: We had a special Memorial Service for the late King, and the boarders listened to a broadcast description of the funeral procession in London.

February 18th: The following girls were announced as Deputy Prefects for 1952:. Adrienne Clarke, Betty Gawith, Sally Harris, Elizabeth Hasler, Judy Money, Anna McBain, Jennifer McCann and Mary Selle.

February 20th: The Prefects were inducted by Mr. Blackwood.

February 25th: The House Captains and. Vice-Captains were announced for this year. They are:—Ardens: Captain, Elaine Wills; Vice-Captain, Adrienne Clarke; Harris: Captain, Beverley Bell; Vice-Captain, Sally Fletcher; Lawson: Captain, Anne Lindsay; Vice-Captain, Helen Manger; Roslyn: Captain, Sally Harris; Vice-Captain, Dina Cannon. The first Forum Meeting was held.

March 4th:

March 12th: The swimming heats were held at the Eastern Beach.

March 22nd: The School Fete was held, and was a great success. The girls gave a marching display, and several forms gave displays of pyramids.

March 26th: It was announced that Beverley Bel! and Elaine Wills are to be Sports Captains this year.

April 1st: The Prefects attended a ceremony on the Geelong Road, when a memorial cairn to Matthew Flinders was unveiled.

April 2nd: Our Kindergarten was officially opened by Professor Paton, the Vice-Chancellor of the University.

April 5th: The Prefects and Deputy Prefects defeated the Staff at baseball.

February 26th:

April 8th:

Miss Louise Lightfoot brought two Indian dancers, who gave a colourful exhibition of Manipuri dancing and drumming.

Most of the members of Leaving and Matriculation went up to Melbourne to see the National Theatre's production of St. Joan," by Bernard Shaw.

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April 10th:

August 20th:

The Easter holidays began.

April 18th:

Mrs. Hoe's Choir sang at the Music Festival.

August 21st:

The School was given a half-holiday to see the Boat Race heats held on the Barwon River.

April 24th: Shakespeare Day was celebrated to-day. Ali forms above IVB presented scenes from plays by Shakespeare, and one form acted the Epilogue from " St. Joan."

Mrs. Thomas' Choir sang at the Music Festival, and a small group also performed.

August 24th: The choral section of the House Music Competitions was held.

August 28th: End of Second Term.

May 9th: Ardens and Harris held a House Social.

May 15th:

TERM III September 16th:

End of term.

Beginning of Third Term.

TERM II June 3rd: School began again after the school holidays.

June 7th: The School Dance was held in the Hall to-night. Boys from Geelong College and Geelong Grammar The Hermitage " Prefects were our School and guests.

June 10th: The first meeting of the S.C.M. was held.

September 17th: Matriculation girls attended a series of lectures at the Gordon Institute of Technology.

September 24th: The October tests began to-day.

September 28th: The individual items of the House Music Competitions took place. The final result was: Hearne, first, followed by David, McPhee, the Daygirls, and Neilson, in that order.

June 14th:

October 1st:

The Prefects were present at " The Hermitage " School Dance.

Some of the French students went to see an exhibition of French culture at the Geelong High School.

June 28th:

October 6th:

Miss Barr left for America, and we welcomed Miss Brown. Some of the girls went to the Warrinn Dance at Geelong College.

The Annual Athletic Sports were held. Lawson gained first place, followed by Ardens, Roslyn and Ha rris.

July 4th:

October 18th:

Most girls went away for the long week-end.

July Ilth: Lawson and Roslyn had a House Social.

Our Annual Church Service at St. David's Church was conducted by the Rev. C. T. F. Goy.

November 5th: This magazine went to print.

July 17th: Most of the School was inoculated with B.C.G. Vaccine.

August 1st: The Matriculation French students went to Melbourne to see a performance of L'Avare " given by the Alliance Francaise.

August 9th: Some of the girls were guests at the Geelong College Senior House Dance.

August 14th: Mr. Wood gave an interesting talk on Australian birds to the juniors.

August 16th: The Alliance Francaise examinations were held at Geelong High School to-day.

August 18th: Mrs. Moonlight," was presented The School Play, to the boarders and some of " The .Hermitage " boarders to-night.

August 19th: The School Play was performed again.

HOUSE NOTES ARDENS HOUSE " Seek Wisdom " The year 1952 has in many ways been a successful one for Ardens. We began the year with eleven new girls, and it was pleasing to see how quickly and how well they settled into their places. We welcome them, together with Miss Evans and Miss Blakiston, who have joined the Staff. It was due to the combined efforts of a minority that Ardens retained the Ena Miller Shield for swimming, and we do congratulate the champions, especially Adrienne Clarke and Jacqueline de Ferranti, who are members of our house.

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Rivalry with Harris for the Tennis Cup was keen, and we must thank the teams who gained the Hitchcock and Mrs. H. B. Simson Cups for Ardens. Despite the quality of the basketball team, we willingly congratulate Harris on their excellent success in gaining the Marion Rankin Shield. We also congratulate Harris on winning the Eileen Buckhurst Shield for baseball.

especially J. Buckley, the Senior Runner-up, and P. Lilburne, the Intermediate Champion.

The spirit displayed by the hockey team in their training for, and in their matches against such excellent opposition, must be commended. It was an enthusiasm and keenness which could be set as an example to Ardens in all fields of sport and work. Roslyn receive our congratulations for gaining the Ruth Macmillan Shield.

Hockey and basketball matches were played during second term, the winners being Roslyn and Harris, respectively.

The Athletic Sports were the major sporting event of third term, and Lawson receive our highest praise for winning the coveted cup. The number of entries for the heats was pleasing and encouraging, and I would like to thank the teams for their co-operation during practices. The competitors deserve our sincere thanks, and we congratulate all the champions, Mary Till, Marlene Metherall and Elizabeth McNair in particular. The results in sport and work this year leave to those returning a challenge—to retain the positions where we stand on top, and to raise our several second places to first places. When all Ardens girls are fired with a similar desire and determination, this position will be gained. I would like to thank the members of the Staff, together with Adrienne Clarke, our Vice-Captain, and Elizabeth Tarr, Janet Gordon, Elizabeth Hasler and Barbara Fargie, our Forum Representatives, for their invaluable help and interest during the year. Elaine Wills.

HARRIS HOUSE " Not failure, but low aim, is crime." At the beginning of this year we welcomed the new girls, who, with the other girls, entered wholeheartedly into all house activities. Keen competition was shown in all matches and sports. Our first inter-house event of the year was the Swimming Sports, which were won by Ardens. We congratulate all champions,

The house baseball and tennis matches were held during first term. We were successful in retaining the Eileen Buckhurst Shield for baseball, and congratulations go to Ardens, who won the Tennis Cups. At the end of first term a combined Ardens-Harris house social was held, and was enjoyed by all.

Although we were not successful in the Athletic Sports in third term, great enthusiasm was shown by all the girls. We congratulate Lawson for winning the Margaret Shannon Memorial Cup; we also congratulate the champions, especially F. Pope, runner-up under 16 championship. I would like to thank S. Fletcher, the ViceCaptain; the Forum Representatives, M. Selle, J. Money and P. Israel; and the Harris members of Staff for their untiring help and interest during the year. Beverley Bell.

LAWSON HOUSE " To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield." The interest and enthusiasm by the girls this year in all School activities has been most pleasing. We welcomed many newcomers to the house, and we would like them to know how much we appreciate the keen spirit they have shown in all activities. We congratulate Ardens for winning the Swimming and Tennis Shields; Harris for gaining the Baseball and Basketball Shields; and Roslyn for winning the Hockey Shield. Sports Day proved to be a thrill for us all, as we gained the highest number of points, and thus will hold the Margaret Shannon Memorial Cup for 1952. We congratulate all the champions, and those who gained School and House Colours, especially these from our own house: Helen Manger, Open Athletics Champion; J. Hazeldine, equal Under 14 Athletics Champion; N. Hepner, Under 10 Athletics Champion; V. Solomon, runner-up Under 15 Swimming Championship; H. Laird, runner-up Under 13 Swimming Championship.

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Early in second term we held a very successful house social with Roslyn. We welcomed Miss Knapp this year, and we would like to thank her, Miss Botterill, Miss Hoffman, Mrs. Kennedy and Miss Thompson for their encouragement during the year. I would like to say a sincere " Thank you " to all Lawson girls who have given their loyal support to their house throughout the year. To those who are leaving we extend best wishes for every success in the future, and to those returning we wish a very happy and eventful year for 1953. Good luck, Lawson! Anne Lindsay. ROSLYN " We are judged by our deeds." The girls have shown by their enthusiasm and co-operation that although this year has not been very successful with regard to sporting achievement this was not due to lack of house spirit. We welcomed many new girls to Roslyn at the beginning of the year, and they have shown by their earnest support that they have entered happily into the activities of the house. The highlight of first term sport was the Swimming Sports. The champions are to be congratulated on their success. We also congratulate Ardens on winning the Ena Miller Swimming Shield.

Baseball and tennis were also very popular during first term, and we congratulate Harris cn winning the Baseball Shield and Ardens on winning the Tennis Cups. Second term began with much enthusiasm for hockey and basketball. Although the term was extremely cold, this did not deter the girls in their practice. We congratulate Harris who won the basketball, and Roslyn were fortunate in retaining the Ruth MacMillan Hockey Shield. Thanks are due to all girls who gave up their spare time for practices throughout the year. The beginning of third term was very wet, and practices for the Athletic Sports were often interrupted by bad weather. The sports, which had to be postponed, were held on Monday, October 6th, and we wish to extend our congratulations to Lawson and the champions, especially P. Burrell and B. Burnside, who are members of Roslyn. We should like to thank Miss Hope, Miss Barr, Miss Cassidy, Miss Brown, Miss Henderson and Miss Phillips, who have always been willing to assist us during the year. We also wish to thank Mr. Meredith, who so kindly donated the pole for our new banner. I personally thank all Roslyn girls who have so readily given their support throughout the year. To those leaving we wish the best of luck, and hope that those returning will do their utmost for Roslyn in 1953. Sally Harris.

BOARDERS' DIARY, 1952 February 12th:

March 8th:

We returned to school for a new year, and were pleased to welcome many new girls and staff.

A back-to-childhood party was given to-night, the hosts being the " Sara Quads."

February 16th:

March 15th:

The usual Boarders' Tennis Tournament was held, and was won by Jennifer Biddulph and Jennifer McCann.

Miss Sutherland gave a talk on her trip abroad at a Music Club meeting. We went to the West Oval to see the match against " The Hermitage."

February 17th:

March 29th:

The Boarders attended a Memorial Service for the late King in Johnstone's Park.

February 23rd: We spent a most enjoyable day at Torquay, thanks to the generosity of the School Council.

February 29th: The first House Council Meeting for the year was held.

March 1st: We saw the picture, Under the Red Robe."

We were shown " Spring in Park Lane."

April 10th: Most of us went away for the Easter holidays.

April 18th: We all went to see the Boat Race heats on the Ba rwon.

April 19th: We played Clyde at baseball, and went to the Boat Races in the afternoon.

DEPUTY PREFECTS Standing: Anna McBain, Betty Gawith, Mary Selle. Seated: Jennifer McCann, Elizabeth Hasler, Adrienne Clarke, Judy Money, Sally Harris.

SCHOOL HOUSE CAPTAINS Beverley Bell, Elaine Wills, Anne Lindsay, Sally Harris.

HOUSE COMMITTEE Back Row: Sally Harris, Barbara Hay, Jennifer McCann, Miss Hope, Mary Selle, Betty Gawith. Front Row: Elaine Wills, Frances Lowson, Sally Fletcher, Elizabeth Hasler, Beverley Cameron, Pamela Montgomery. In Absentia: Dina Cannon, Dorothy Chew, Prudence Israel, Mary McDonald.

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April 26th: There was a Music Club meeting, at which Miss Joy Mammin gave a recital.

August 23rd: We saw " The Hermitage " play, " The Lilies of the Field."

May 10th: We saw "The Way Ahead."

August 24th: The choral section of the House Music Competitions was held.

May 15th: We departed for the May holidays. June 2nd: We returned to School.

August 26th: Some girls went to a concert at St. Paul's Hall. August 27th: We left for the September holidays.

June 7th: We held the School Dance, at which all had a very good time.

September 15th: The boarders returned after the vacation.

June 9th: House meetings began.

September 27th: We were shown This Love of Ours."

June I 4th: The Prefects went to The Hermitage Dance, and the other boarders were shown The Third Man."

October I I the " The Weaker Sex " was shown this evening after we had been to the College Sports.

June 18th: The Matriculation girls went to a concert and films in aid of the Wilson Hall Appeal, arranged by the women graduates of Geelong.

October 14th: All the boarders went to see

lolanthe."

October I 8th: We went to the Triangular Sports at College.

June 21st: Miss Wurfel and Miss McQualter gave a recital of solos and two piano works for the Music Club.

October 19th: All the boarders went to the School Service at St. David's Church.

June 22nd: The first meeting of the P.F.A. took place.

October 25th: Mr. Drayton gave us a talk on his travels abroad, and we had a supper afterwards, at which the Music Club birthday cake was cut.

June 27th: The Matriculation girls went to watch the Old Collegians' Ball. June 28th: Some girls went to the Warrinn Dance at College, and the others were to be shown a film, but the projector was not working properly.

October 28th: We saw the Old Collegians' play,

Her Shop."

October 31st: Many girls went away for the week-end.

July 4th: Most girls went away for the long week-end.

November 1st:

July 12th: We saw the picture,

November 5th: This magazine went to print. We have so many people to thank that it is hard to mention them all. However, we thank especially Miss Shaw, Miss Pillow, Miss Hope and Miss Ohlson, who have given a great deal of time to help us this year.

Lady Hamilton."

July 26th: Our return Warrinn Dance was held, and some girls went to see The Importance of Being Earnest " in Geelong. August 2nd: The Chalet girls held a fair in aid of the Sunroom Appeal. August 9th: We played " Clarendon at hockey and basketball. Some girls went to the Senior Dance at College, while others were hostesses to boys from Mackie House. August 10th: Eight girls were confirmed at St. David's Church this morning. August 16th: We entertained the Geelong Women's Hockey Team and saw The Magnificent Lady " at night. August 18th: We saw the School Play.

We saw the picture, "A Touch of Venus."

BOARDING HOUSE CAPTAINS AND HOUSE COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES DAVID: Captain, Elaine Wills; Vice-Captain, Betty Gawith; House Council Representatives, Dorothy Chew, Helen Manger, Nan Rees. HEARNE: Captain, Meredith McMillan; Vice-Captain, Mary Selle; House Council Representatives, Glenys Drayton, Alison McIntyre, Wendy Bedggood. McPHEE: Captain, Pamela Montgomery; Vice-Captain, Dina Cannon; House Council Representatives, Prudence Israel, Margaret Bodey, Jennifer McCann. NEILSON: Captain, Sally Fletcher; Vice-Captain, Elizabeth Hasler; House Council Representatives, Sally Harris, Barbara Hay, Merle Rix.

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SPORT • Interests other than House and inter-School matches have been awakened in sporting activities this year. These interests largely consist of tournaments, the first of these being a Senior and Junior Table Tennis Tournament, in which B. Bell and M. Moir proved to be Senior and Junior Champions. Owing to the seniors' examination work, it was only possible for the juniors to participate in the Quoits and Cyclos Tournaments. We congratulate Nanette Olney as Quoits Champion, but the Cyclos Tournament will not be completed until a later date in the year. Due to the generosity of the Council, a new oval has been planted, although it may be some time before it can be used for matches and sports. For some time it has been felt that the present sports pockets were too clumsy and that the standard for School and House Colours needed to be raised. The regulations are now as follows: Full House Colours are given to girls who play in four of their House teams for a period of two years. Half House Colours have been introduced, and are awarded to girls who have an exceptionally good attitude, and who were in three House teams for two years. The girls eligible for these Colours are approved by the House Captains, Vice-Captain and Forum Representatives, and finally the Sports Mistress. School Colours are awarded to girls who play in all Association matches of one sport, or who represent the School in swimming or athletic teams for two years. Those eligible are discussed at a meeting of the teams, which takes into account not only the girl's ability but also their attitude, interest and co-operation shown during the year. For these improvements and the rise in the standard of the teams we have to thank Miss Gorey and Miss Baker, who are always willing to give up their time to increase the interest in sport among the girls. Beverley Bell and Elaine Wills.

SWIMMING SPORTS A great deal of enthusiasm was shown towards the swimming this year, and a team was sent up to Melbourne to compete in the inter-school events at the M.C.E.G.G.S. Swimming Sports. Our own sports were held on March 13th, and although a strong wind was blowing, they were a great success. Ardens again won the Ena Millar Shield, followed by Harris, Lawson and Roslyn in that order. Our congratulations are extended to the champions:—Senior, A. Clarke; runner-up, J. Buckley; Under 15, P. Lilburne; runner-up, V. Solomon; Under 13, J. de Ferranti; runner-up, H. Laird. We thank Miss Gorey, Miss Baker and the members of Staff who worked to make the sports such a success. Adrienne Clarke.

BASEBALL REPORT After five years in the Girls' Public Schools' Association of Victoria, we had this year one of the most successful seasons. The team was E. Wills (Captain), B. Bell and S. Harris (ViceCaptains), J. Anderson, J. Buckley, D. Chew, S. Fletcher, M. McMillan and H. Shaw, and we owe our improvement to the continued interest and constant coaching of Miss Baker. to whom we extend our sincere thanks. Our first match was against " The Hermitage," who defeated us 28-6. We congratulate them as premiers of the Association. Their excellent field work showed us our weakness, and we were able to win the following matches, against M.L.C., with a score of 27-17 runs, and against P.L.C., 17-10 runs. The final match, against Melbourne Grammar, resulted in a draw, 12 runs each. The only social match, in which we were successful, was played against Clyde at " Morongo." Inter-house baseball was keenly contested, Harris gaining the Eileen Buckhurst Shield. In third term interest turned to junior baseball. The enthusiasm of the team is pleasing,

TE“ LOCERNIAN and although their three matches have been postponed owing to wet weather, we hope they will value the experience they will gain in future matches, and that the same keenness will continue when they become seniors competing for places in the School team. Elaine Wills.

BASKETBALL With five of the 1951 team and the capable coaching of Miss Baker, we gained equal first place with M.L.C. in the Association matches. This year's team included A. Lindsay (Captain), E. Wills (Vice-Captain), J. Anderson, B. Bell, J. Buckley, A. Clarke and H. Shaw. We narrowly won our first match against " The Hermitage," 15-14 goals, followed by a win against both P.L.C. and Grammar. Owing to bad weather conditions we were prevented from playing M.L.C. We played friendly matches against Clarendon and Clyde, being successful in both, but were defeated by Geelong Teachers' Training College, from whom we learnt some very helpful tactics. The Under 15 team was successful against " The Hermitage," P.L.C. and Grammar, but were defeated by M.L.C. in the Association, and by Clarendon in a social match. This year we congratulate Harris, who won the Marion Rankin Shield for inter-house basketball. Although the majority of the team is leaving, I feel sure the vacant positions will be keenly contested, and I hope the high standard set in the past will be maintained. The teams are indebted to Miss Baker for her keen interest and supervision throughout the year. Anne Lindsay.

HOCKEY Great enthusiasm was shown by the girls, especially the juniors, when hockey began this year. This spirit and Miss Gorey's capable coaching and unfailing interest combined to raise our standards considerably. Owing to the higher standard, many of the girls were not successful in holding their places in the team throughout the season.

The first team participated in three Association matches, in which we were defeated by " The Hermitage " and drew with M.L.C. Matches were and Melbourne Grammar. arranged with " Clyde," " Clarendon," Teachers' College and the Geelong Ladies' Hockey Team. We were defeated by the two former, drew with the Geelong Ladies' Hockey Team, and won the match against " Clarendon." The inter-house hockey matches were played this year, as usual, and we congratulate Roslyn on retaining the Ruth Macmillan Shield. Arrangements were made for the girls to see the Pakistan Air Force Team clay the Victorian Team on June 14th, anc we gained from this an increased knowledge of tactics and stickwork. We would like to thank Miss Gorey very much for the continual help and guidance she has given us throughout the season, and we wish the girls of the future teams every success. Dorothy Chew.

TENNIS The tennis team has been more successful this year, being defeated in only one match, and we would like to thank Mr. Wood and Miss Gorey for their invaluable coaching. The team chosen was B. Bell (Captain), S. Fletcher (Vice-Captain), D. Cannon, B. Gawith, M. McMillan, J. Buckley, J. Anderson and S. Gurney. The results of the matches played were as follows: " Morongo " defeated "I The Hermitage," " Morongo 'I defeated P.L.C., Melbourne Grammar defeated " Morongo "; the match against M.L.C., unfortunately, was cancelled. The second team played two matches— one against " The Hermitage " and the other against P.L.C.—and were defeated in both, 46-45 games and 29-15 games, respectively. The junior team played only one match— against P.L.C.—whom they defeated 16-11 games. During first term we were invited by Geelong College to play a social match at Bell Park. These matches are always enjoyed, and we feel that they not only promote interest in the game but are of value in providing new opposition.

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The tennis ladder was again drawn up this year in the form of a competition. The top positions were held for the longest period of time by B. Bell and P. Ilett. We hope that more interest will be taken in the tennis ladder next year, and that because of this keener competition: next year's team will improve greatly. Beverley Bell.

ATHLETIC SPORTS

COLOUR AWARDS SCHOOL Baseball: H. Shaw, D. Chew, J. Anderson. Tennis: D. Cannon, S. Gurney. Basketball: J. Anderson. Hockey: S. Fletcher., Swimming: P. Israel, M. Till, J. Money. Athletics: J. Anderson, H. Manger. HOUSE

Owing to bad weather, the Athletic Sports this year were postponed from Saturday, October 4th, to the following Monday. The weather was ideal, making the afternoon pleasant for both competitors and the many parents and friends who attended.

Ardens: Harris: Lawson: V. Mills. Roslyn: M. Bodey, M. Moir.

We congratulate Lawson on winning the Margaret Shannon Cup for athletics. Ardens was second, Roslyn third and Harris fourth.

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Congratulations are also to be extended to the champions, who are:—

FORUM NOTES

Senior: H. Manger; runner-up, M. Till. Under 16: M. Metherall; runner-up, F. Pope Under 14: J. Hazeldine and P. Burrell (equal). Under 12: D. Ross; runner-up, B. Burnside. Under 10: N. Hepner; runner-up, E. McNair This year we were able to have times taken for the championship events. This idea should provide even more enthusiasm next year. A form relay was run this year for the first time and Sub-Intermediate was successful in winning this. We thank Miss Gorey, Miss Baker and members of Sta — and girls, who did a great deal towards making the afternoon so enjoyable. Adrienne Clarke.

HOUSE SHIELDS AND CUPS, 1952 Ena Miller Shield for Swimming: Ardens. Eileen Buckhurst Shield for Baseball: Harris. Marion Rankin Shield for Basketball: Harris. Ruth Macmillan Shield for Hockey: Roslyn. Mrs. H. B. Simson Junior Tennis Cup: Ardens. Hitchcock Tennis Cup: Ardens. Margaret Shannon Memorial Cup for Athletics: Lawson. Miss Lewis Hirst's Cup for Work and Sport: Charles Neville's Cup for Inter-House Sport: Pettitt Shield for Work:

The Forum consists of Prefects, House Captains, Vice House Captains and a Forum Representative from each house, the whole of which is presided over by Miss Shaw, assisted by Miss Sutherland. Meetings are held each Monday at lunch-time, and School activities are discussed. After necessary discussions, the debits and credits of the previous week are recorded by the House Captains. We would like to express our appreciation io Miss Shaw and Miss Sutherland, who have patiently guided us throughout the year. Norma Dyson.

ARTS AND CRAFTS Patience is a Virtue." The Art and Crafts pupils have again showed a keen interest throughout this year. Hobbies Day last year, November 9th, was a great success. In the hall was displayed craft and drawing of a high standard. On the stage we saw samples of historical relics from Geelong and district. During the afternoon the girls had a parade of garments made during dressmaking classes, after which Miss Harwood's History classes gave an historical pageant of typical costumes from very early times. This year, as for several years past, the National Art Gallery has been sending to us sets of framed reproduced paintings by the

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masters. These are hung in the Assembly Hall, and sent back to the Galrery at the end of each term. For the first time this year the Art Syllabus for Intermediate and Leaving has been completely changed. There is a History and Appreciation of Art exam., but practical drawing completed during the year is mounted and placed into a hand-made folder in order to be examined. This work consists of drawing and painting from reality, Free Expression, and Design, which gives more scope for the imaginative interpretation. Early in October the drawing classes attended Art lectures arranged by the Geelong Art Gallery Association, given by Mr. lhomson, the Education Officer of the National Gallery. The girls also visited the Graffon Exhibition at Myer's Mural Hall, and later an exhibition of work at the Gordon Institute of Technology. The combined Geelong Secondary Schools held their exhibition of Art and Craft towards the end of second term. The work from " Morongo " seemed to be well up to the standard, and was enjoyed by the 3,000 visitors. It was interesting, and of great value to us to be able to compare our approach and results to those of other Geelong schools. In the weaving classes, each girl has shown a keen interest and an eagerness to obtain individuality in every piece of work, and many attractive articles have been completed. We again thank Mr. Arnott, from the Returned Soldiers' Woollen Mills, for his help in supplying yarn and finishing our material lengths. Other crafts, including leatherwork, plain and decorative needlework, stencilling, marbling, soft toys, patchwork, netting tapestry, painting on materials, and cork novelties, are done by the girls of various ages. Our dressmaking classes give the girls an opportunity of obtaining valuable information on designing, pattern drafting, cutting, fitting and finishing. Many attractive garments have been finished, which will be worn by the girls on the afternoon, November 7th, at Hobbies' Day. We would like to thank Miss Burch, Miss Hoffman and Miss Howard very much for

their continual help and guidance towards our work throughout the year. It is due to their interest that our Art and Craft is of such a high standard. Meredith McMillan.

LIBRARY REPORT We extend our thanks to Miss Kathleen Badger, Mrs. Swanson, Mrs. Fotheringham, Mrs. Hasler, Mrs. Hay, Mr. Neilson, Joanna Pyper, Miss Reotoul, and the Victorian GovAmong the ernment for gifts of books. books added this year were:— " The Story of the Century 1851-1951," " National Velvet," " The King's Guard," " The Black Swan,'' 'I Landfall," " Queen Elizabeth II," 'I Enter Psmith," " Switzerland," " Little Ladyship," " Return to Jalna," " The Second World War" and " Frenchman's Creek." We thank the Parents and Friends' Association for their kind gift of money to buy books, but as yet these have not been chosen. We owe a great debt to Miss Hope, who has had the interests of the Library at heart for so many years. She has always been ready to give help and advice, and the School will miss her enthusiasm next year. Frances Lowson.

CAMERA CLUB This year Mr. Lawler has given us some very valuable information in his fortnightly talks. Many of our problems were solved after seeing various films on photography, and the suggestions for improvement we have been given will be of great use during the Christmas holidays. During the second term we had a demonstration of the developing and printing of films. After this meeting many of the members began their own developing. Later on in the year we were shown how to sepia-tone and water-colour prints. We should like to thank Mr. Lawler for the time and help he has given our club, and also Miss Barr and Miss Henderson for their interest. Mary Salmon,

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FILM CLUB The Film Club has again been active this year. Both seniors and juniors have been shown many interesting and enjoyable films on topical subjects, several of which fitted in with our school work and were very helpful.

As usual, we have tried to help our " pet " charity, the Bethany Babies' Home. In second term we concentrated on knitting, and thirtysix singlets and many feeders were made. We also made a donation to their appeal for funds.

Our thanks are extended to Miss Ohison, who has so willingly given up her free time to show us these films. Clare Norwood.

Two rugs made from brightly-coloured knitted squares will soon be sent to the Cottage by the Sea. During Hospital Week an appeal was made for eggs, and 17 dozen were collected.

SOCIAL SERVICE

Miss Evans consented to be in charge of our Social Service activities this year, and we are very grateful to her for her interest.

Although our Social Service activities have not seemed to be numerous, we have ended the year with a credit of £50. During the year there have been collections made in the buses and by the boarders. As a result of these, £5/16/- has been raised for the Red Cross. March was named as 1952 Red Cross month, and a special appeal was made. We contributed £2/2/- to this appeal, and the remainder has since been given. Various forms have held fetes this year, and the £39 collected from them will be divided beetwen various charities. Early in the year Matriculation held an Ugly Girl and Boy competition, and £2/8/- was raised. In the summer holidays we read that Wilson Hall at the University had been burnt down. We had a collection, and the resulting £15 Professor Paton was sent into the appeal. sent a letter of acknowledgment, in which he told us that the new hall was to be built on the original foundations. In 1951 Australia mourned the death of John Flynn, the originator of the Flying Doctor Service. It was decided that Presbyterian Church should be built at Alice Springs as a memorial to his service in the Being a Presbyterian Northern Territory. School, we decided to make a collection, the result of which was £6/10/6. We have given donations to various appeals. A new Ambulance Station was built in Geelong early this year, and as funds were needed, we sent in £2/2/-. A new Y.W.C.A. Hostel is being built, and a similar amount was sent to that appeal. £2/2/- was also sent in to help pay for the car bought for the Geelong and District nurse,

Elizabeth Tarr and Cynthia Wootton. Social Service Balance Sheet Credit Balance from 1951 .. Red Cross .. Social Service .

.. £11 19 II .. 9 6 8 .. 66 15 II £88

£7 5 29 18

0 6

Debit Red Cross . Donations ..

Credit .. Debit .. Balance .

.. ..

£37 .. £88 .. 37

3 2 3

6 6 6

.. £50 19

SENIOR DRAMATIC NOTES We were glad to welcome Miss Apted back this year after her trip abroad. Having a reasonably strong Senior Dramatic Group, Miss Apted chose to produce " Mrs. Moonlight," by Benn W. Levy. In this play it is necessary for all the characters to be strongly interpreted, and not to let the play be carried by one or two persons, as is so often done. Act I: Tom Moonlight (Barbara Hay) is deeply in love with his charming and remarkably young - looking wife, Sarah (Barbara Fargie). Tom buys Sarah a beautiful frock for her birthday; she is delighted, much to the disgust of Minnie (Pamela Montgomery), the family maid, who thinks such finery "a lot of rot." Edith (Jennifer Biddulph), Sarah's elder sister, hurts Sarah when she tells her that

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many people have remarked how young she looks for her age. When Tom and Edith leave for church, Sarah tells Minnie that she is going away. Years ago, Minnie gave Sarah a necklace which had a legend attached to it. There was to be one wish for every owner, and that wish would come true. After the birth of her daughter, Jane (Cynthia Wootton), Sarah wished while wearing the necklace, that she would never grow old; she realises now that her wish has come true. She is a freak, and feels she will bring unhappiness to Tom and Jane if she remains.

Act II: Seventeen years later we find Jane with two admirers, Percy Middling (Sally Harris) and Willy Wragg (Mary Selle). Tom has now married Edith, believing his wife to be dead. A cousin comes to see the family; her name is Joy, but Minnie knows her to be Sarah, who has not changed through the years. Sarah's love for Jane is so great that she returns to see her and Tom. Finding Jane to be infatuated with unworthy Willie, Joy flirts with him, and, true to form, he responds, showing Jane the type of man he is. In her unhappiness Jane tells the ever-faithful Percy that she will marry him. Act 111: Thirty years have passed, and Jane and Percy, happily married, now have a son, Peter (Lexie Boardman). Peter comes home one night with an old lady who has been standing outside the house for some time. She is very ill, and Jane brings her in. Minnie realises that this is Sarah, who has returned for the last time. When Tom comes in, he immediately recognises his wife, to the bewilderment of the family. The two aged people, together once more, happily think back over the years. Then Tom, feeling tired, goes to bed, and after Minnie brings news that he is dead, Sarah contentedly realises that she is going to join him. We would like to thank Miss Shaw and Miss Pillow, and all those who so readily gave the stage properties which made the setting so realistic. To Miss Apted we say a sincere " Thank you " for her guidance and help throughout the year; we hope that those girls continuing with Dramatic Art will receive as much enjoyment as we have in the past. Cynthia Wootton,

FRENCH CLUB Our 1952 French Club activities have not been as numerous as in former years. During our first meeting Miss Evans gave us an interesting talk on the time she spent in France during her trip abroad. She gave us many amusing sidelines on her trip, and we should like to thank her very much. At other meetings various forms presented excerpts from French plays, and the senior students sang " La Ronde " and " La Mer." During second term the Matriculation students attended the presentation by the Alliance Francaise of " L'Avare," the play we are studying this year. Thanks are due to Miss Shaw and Miss Pillow for driving us up to Melbourne to see this play. At the end of second term 1-he Alliance Francaise held their annual examinations, and we congratulate the girls who gained prizes or who were mentioned. On October I st the French students of Matriculation and Leaving attended the opening of a French Art Exhibition at the High School. The French Consul, M. Sirot, kindly opened the exhibition, and among the guests was Mme. Cockerton, who has been the secretary of the Alliance Francaise for some time. During the year the interest of Miss Botterill and Miss Evans has never waned, and we hope that next year the meetings will be more numerous. Elizabeth Tarr and Cynthia Wootton.

TUCK SHOP Throughout the year the Tuck Shop has been a very popular centre. Milk-shakes, icecreams and sweets are sold, and rolls and buns have been available, thus enabling the day girls to buy their lunches. Hot pies were also available during the winter term. On Saturdays the Tuck Shop is opened to the Boarders. Girls from various houses have given up their recess and dinner-times to help in the Tuck Shop. Mrs. Lilburne has made it possible for the Tuck Shop to continue. We would like to thank her very much for her untiring help. It is to be hoped that next year the Tuck Shop will continue to be as popular as in previous years. Rosemary Elder,

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MUSIC CLUB REPORT Once again the Music Club has had a most successful and enjoyable year, and our thanks are extended to Miss Shaw (Patroness), Miss Wadelton (President) and Misses Butler, Littleton, Wurfel and McQualter (Vice-Presidents). The Music Club Committee has been chosen mainly from the Boarders of the School, the girls being chosen being as follow: Margaret Finlayson (Secretary), Elaine Wills, Betty Gawith (David representatives), Frances Lowson, Meredith McMillan, Mary Selle (Hearne representatives), Pamela Montgomery, Dina Cannon (McPhee representatives), Sally Fletcher, Elizabeth Hasler (Neilson representatives) and Cynthia Wootton, who represents the Day Girls Group.

This year the senior girls were unable to attend most of the celebrity concerts, as they were held during school vacations. Those we attended were the Orchestral Concert conducted by Juan Jose Castro, and a recital by Paul Badura-Skoda, the Viennese pianist. These proved to be of great interest to the girls.

The first Music Club meeting this year was held on March 26th, when Miss Sutherland gave us a most interesting and vivid account of her recent trip abroad, with special reference to the Festival of Britain and the Welsh girls' school at which she taught for a time.

This year a Day Girls' Group was formed, and these girls competed against the House houses in the Annual Music Competitions, which were held in two sections. The choral competition was on August 24th, and the individual competitions on September 28th. In the choral section each house sang a hymn, a two-part song and a set round. This year Mr. Wilfred Crisp, of Geelong Grammar School, was adjudicator, and afterwards gave us some very helpful criticism. Congratulations go to Hearne House, which came first followed by David, McPhee, the Day Girls, and Neilson. We would like to express our thanks to the Music Staff, who so willingly helped to train the choirs and pianists.

Later in the term Miss Joy Mammin gave us a song recital. She was accompanied by her teacher, Mrs. Henry Thomas, who is also cur class singing teacher.

During third term Mr. Drayton gave us a talk on his travels abroad. Afterwards, supper was held in the hall, during which the Music Club birthday cake was cut.

On June 16th Mr. Wilfred Crisp, of Geelong Grammar School, gave the whole School a piano recital, which was very much appreciated and enjoyed by all.

We take this opportunity to extend our thanks to Miss Shaw for her interest as Patroness of the Club, and also to Miss Wadelton, who, through her unfailing interest in the Music Club, gives us so many opportunities of hearing good music.

The following Saturday, our new Music Staff, Miss McQualter and Miss Wurfel, gave us a piano recital of solo and two-piano work. Their programme consisted of music by both old and contemporary composers. On July 3rd, at the Parents and Friends' Meeting, some of the senior music students entertained the guests with songs and piano solos. This year the Music Club Choir has been reduced, as Mrs. Hoe wanted only enthusiastic girls in it. These girls sang " Bless the Four Corners of this House " at the opening of the new Junior School. A recording was taken of some of the girls singing " Follow me down to Carlow " and " Shepherd's Song." This was later broadcast over the A.B.C. Miss Wadelton very kindly invited the senior Music Club girls to see some documentary films on music at the G.A.M.A. Theatre. These were most interesting and instructive.

Margaret Finlayson. HOSPITAL REPORT Since the end of last year Mrs. Kennedy has been doing everything within her power to raise sufficient money to provide for the construction of a sunroom as a needed addition to our hospital block. During second term this year the members of the Chalet arranged a social evening to raise money for the Sunroom Fund, and the proceeds amounted to approximately £17. As this effort proved so successful, we decided to hold another one in the third term with the help of all Matriculation Boarders. Thanks to the keen help of many people we made £15. Many generous donations have been made by Old Collegians to help augment our fund, and we hope that there will

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" LUCERNIAN " COMMITTEE Standing: Betty Gawith, Sally Harris, Elizabeth Tarr, Marie Baxter. Seated: Frances Lowson (Editress), Miss Hope, Cynthia Wootton.

LIBRARY COMMITTEE Standing: Betty Gawith, Jennifer McCann, Anna McBain, Clare Norwood, Barbara Hay, Margaret Finlayson. Seated: Barbara Fargie, Elaine Wills, Frances Lowson (Librarian), Elizabeth Tarr, Dina Cannon.

BOARDING HOUSE CAPTAINS Sally Fletcher, Elaine Wills, Meredith McMillan, Pamela Montgomery.

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be further gifts. We are now within sight of our first hundred . pounds. The Hospital has been in constant use throughout the year, and a day never passes without a patient presenting herself for attention. Mrs. Kennedy is always there ready to care for anyone who is ill. We are grateful to her, and also to Miss Pillow and Miss Blakiston, who relieve Mrs. Kennedy. We hope that the Sunroom will be built in the near future to provide a sitting-room for convalescent girls, away from the really sick children. We should like, in conclusion, to express our thanks to Miss Kathleen Badger, who recently donated a very nice collection of children's books to aid our Hospital Library. The books are much appreciated, and we are grateful to all those friends of the School who have helped to fill the shelves. Also we thank Mr. Gurney for a large original reproduction of " Bluey and Curley " which is now hanging in the dispensary. Meredith McMillan.

STUDENT CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT In second term the Student Christian Move. ment was revived after a lapse of several years. Miss Hope very willingly agreed to lead us, and has shown a very sincere interest in the group. Meetings have been held on Tuesdays at lunch-time when possible, and the study book was " Venturing." Although the group has been small and difficulties numerous, the effort has been worthwhile, and we hope next year interested girls will keep the movement going. Betty Gawith.

Study, and a group of talks on the major religions and sects of the world. They were Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Brahmanism, Parsee, Taoism, Mormonism, Quaker, Jehovah's Witness, Seventh Day Adventist, and Christian Scientist. Mr. McLean, of Geelong College, visited us in second term and set out the ideals of the P.F.A. for us. In Term III we had three speakers: Mr. Yule, who, from his experience, gave us a vivid and challenging picture of present-day China; Deaconess Nance Henderson, one of the P.F.A. Field Secretaries, who gave us many suggestions for next year's syllabus; and the Rev. Goy, who gave us an interesting and entertaining account of the work he did with A.I.M. The girls wished to prepare and conduct their own service, and we have found this system very successful. Our scope for practical social work is limited, but a collection of children's books is being made to send as a Christmas parcel to one of the Church Homes, and several girls have offered to look after the Creche at St. David's on Sunday mornings. Two groups of Christmas carols are being prepared to present at the end of term. Great possibilities lie before our P.F.A. Those of us who are leaving sincerely hope that each member will strive to use the opportunities the P.F.A. offers, and realise the great need for a truly living and vital faith in the world to-day. Betty Gawith.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

During Term II a branch of the P.F.A. was formed under the guidance and with the interest of Miss Shaw. We wish to thank her sincerely for her understanding and help in all we have sought to do. The office-bearers elected were F. Lowson, President; B. Gawith, Secretary; and E. Wills, Treasurer.

We wish to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following magazines, and apologise for any unintentional omissions:—" Patchwork," from the Presbyterian Ladies' College, Melbourne; " The Pegasus," from Geelong College; The Scotch Collegian," from Scotch College; The Corian," from Geelong Grammar School; " Coo-ee," from " The Hermitage "; Mitre," from Trinity Grammar School, Kew; The M.C.E.G.G.S. Magazine," " The Cluthan," from Clyde; The Brook," from Tintern "; " The Portal," from Brisbane Boys' College; The Gordonian," from the Gordon Institute of Technology, Geelong.

Our syllabus has included a folk-dancing night, three debates—" We should go to Church on Sunday," " We should have State Lotteries," and " We should play sport on Sunday "; film-strips, a Bible quiz, a Bible

We are exceedingly grateful for all the work Miss Hope has put into the " Lucernian for so many years, and extend to her our very best wishes for the future. Thanks are also due to the many typists, skilful and amateur, who prepared the material for this Magazine,

P. F. A.

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SPEECH DAY, 1951 On December I 3th our Annual Speech Day was held at Morongo." The guest speaker was Mr. William Dargie, who gave a most interesting address. Mr. David, the Chairman of the School Council, presided, and the School Choir sang several items from the porch roof. Although the effect was rather distorted, it reflected credit upon Mrs. Thomas, who was conducting. After Miss Shaw's talk on her printed Report, which was an exceedingly comprehensive document, and Mr. Dargie's speech, the prizes were presented by Mrs. Dargie. Miss Jean Rowe, the President of the Old Collegians' Association, gave out the sports trophies.

PRIZE LIST, 1951 PREPARATORY SCHOOL Kindergarten: Sue Troughton, Handwork (A Group); Wendy Hirst, Painting and Drawing (A Group); Morag Sinclair, Handwork (B Group); Pauline Burger, Painting and Drawing (B Group); Patricia Watson, Good Citizen; Felice Dougall, First in Form. Sub-Primary (Lower Preparatory): Suzanne McCallum, Handwork; Lois Millikan, Good Citizen; Pamela Griffiths, First in Form. Sub-Primary (Upper Preparatory): Wendy Robinson, Handwork; June Marshall, Progress; Lea Hamilton, Good Citizen; Jennifer Dunkley, First in Form. Form IA: Elizabeth McCann, Handwork; Alison Sloman, First in Form. Form IB: Judith Rooke, Handwork; Elizabeth Eadie, Handwork; Janice Bell, Good Citizen; Jennifer Higgins, Handwork and First in Form. Form IC: Barbara Spofford, Handwork; Janet Gorrie, Good Citizen; Faye Wray, Improvement (gift of Parents' and Friends' Association) ; Alison Laird, Handwork and Progress (Mrs. P. Neilson Memorial Prize) ; Helen Fidge, Dux of Junior School. Form II: Margaret Kidd, Musical Appreciation (gift of Miss Dale); Jennifer Hirst, Art and Craft; Norma Hepner, Art and Craft; Helen Eadie, Scripture; Eryl Morgan, Scripture; Robin Fisher, Honours; Margaret Kidd, Honours; Elizabeth McNair, Honours; Jillian Webb, Honours. Form IIIC: Jennifer Kidd, Craft; Suzanne Aiton, Musical Appreciation (gift of Miss Dale) and Form Prize; Virginia Profitt, Scripture and Form Prize; Heather Boodle, Form Prize; June Hooper, Form Prize; Elizabeth Rushbrooke, Honours. Form IIIB: Aiena Veldre, Craft; Elizabeth Whiffen, Music (gift of Miss Wadelton) and Form Prize; Mardi Fallow, Form Prize; Muriel Thomson, Form Prize; Jacqueline Holland, Honours; Patricia

Hooper, Honours; Janet McIntyre, Honours, Scripture; Lorraine Peck, Honours; Pamela Radford, Musical Appreciation (gift of Miss Dale) and Honours. Form IIIA: Sandra Bedggood, Music (gift of Miss Butler); Shirley Bennett, Music (gift of Miss Dale); Lois Slack, Form Prize; Barbara Cripps, Honours; Nancy Fewtrell, Honours; Priscilla Head, Scripture, Honours; Elizabeth Kidd, Honours; Helen Lewis, Honours; Annette Rogers, Musical Appreciation (gift of Miss Dale), Handwork,. Honours. Remove: Dorothy Waugh, Music (gift of Miss Dale); Merlyn Harper, Music; Heather Laird, Craft; Suzanne Wallis, Scripture; Lexie Boardman, Form Prize; Marion Chappell, Form Prize; Jennifer David, Form Prize; Nanette Olney, Form Prize; Jennifer Gregory, Form Prize; Pamella Ilett, Music (gift of Miss Littleton), Honours. Form IVB: Pamela Hawker, Craft; Jancis Russel, Music (gift of Miss Wadelton) ; Margaret Salmon, Junior Boarders' Scripture Prize; Marlene Metherall, Influence in Sport (gift of Mrs. Lilburne) ; Dawn Loughridge, Music, Junior Boarder; Jill Hazeldine, Form Prize; Louise White, Form Prize; Pamela Lilburne, Honours; Judith Lindsay, Honours; Faye Pope, Honours; Judith Ruffin, Honours; Patricia Tymms, Honours. Sub-Ini•ermediate: Dorothy McLelland, Scripture (John Pettitt Memorial Prize) ; Sheena Macintyre, Scripture (John Pettitt Memorial Prize) ; Jennifer Neale, Music (gift of Miss WadeIton); Jennifer Moore, Craft; Jennifer Biddulph, Music (gift of Miss Butler) ; Nancy Hawker, Form Prize; Alwynne Huddleston, Form Prize; Margaret Speers, Form Prize; Susan Gurney, Form Prize; Voi Boardman, Form Prize; Jennifer Bradshaw, Credit; Avril Burns, Credit; Jeanette Fewtrell, Honours; Marie Vautier, Art, Honours. Intermediate Technical: Alison McIntyre, Music (gift of Miss Butler) ; Janet Buckley, Craft (gift of Miss Howard); Mary Till, Form Prize; Dorothy Chew, Singing (gift of Mrs. Thomas) and Form Prize; Jessie Griffiths, Senior Boarders' Prize (Pioneer Scot); Glenys Drayton, Credit. Intermediate General: Davina McIntosh, Music (gift of Miss Wadelton) ; Norma Lockett, Music (gift of Miss Butler); Noel Townsend, Music (gift of Miss Dale); Wyn Munro, Junior Lucernian Contribution; Denise Bodey, French Poetry (gift of Alliance Francaise) ; Gerda Nicolson, French Dictation (gift of Alliance Francaise) and Form Prize; Dina Cannon, French Dictation (gift of Alliance Francaise) and Music; Margaret Dando, Miss E. R. Keay's Needlework Prize, Form Prize; Rosemary Aikman, Form Prize; Clare Norwood, Honours; Barbara Fargie, Honours. Form VI: Erica Wallace, Special School Chronicle; Meredith McMillan, Craft (gift of Miss Howard); Margaret Finlayson, Music (gift of Miss Wadelton); Joyce Kent, Dressmaking (gift of Miss Burch) ; Margaret Bodey, Dressmaking (gift of Miss Hoffman), Singing; Beverley Bell, Form Prize; Betty awith, Form Prize; Anna McBain, Form Prize;

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Sally Harris, Form Prize, Senior Dramatic Prize; Mardi Brookes, Nell Moreton Memorial Prize for Music; Elaine Wills, Special Sports Prize (gift of Mrs. T. Griffiths) and Honours. Matriculation: Margaret Lewis, French Poetry, French Essay (gift of Alliance Francaise) and Carrie Haase Shakespeare Prize; Patricia Honey, Form Prize; Frances Lowson, Senior Boarders' Scripture Prize Lucernian (James B. Rentoul Memorial Prize), Jewell, Inga Credit; Librarian, Co - Editress, Lucernian Co - Editress, Senior Lucernian Contribution; Prefects' Valedictory Prizes: Jocelyn Fargie, Lynton McMiken, Elizabeth Fairnie; Roma Knights, D. F. Neilson Memorial Prize; Elaine Whittaker, Proxime Accessit. Special Awards: Mary Shorland, Alice Partington Prize; Joan Pope, Good Citizen (gift of Mr. W. Jones); Inga Jewell, Dux of School; Wendy Sjogren, A. C. Harris Prize and Beryl Roberts Deportment Award; Jacqueline Dabb, Clare Strong Cup for Chronicle of School Events.

EXAMINATION RESULTS INTERMEDIATE R. Aikman: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, French, British History, Art. (Certificate). G. Banks: Geography, British History. D. Bodey: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, French, British History. (Certificate). J. Buckley: English Expression, English Literature, French, British History, Domestic Science. D. Cannon: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, French, British History. (Certificate). D. Chew: English Expression, Arithmetic, English Literature, British History, Domestic Science, Singing. (Certificate). M. Dando: English Expression, Mathematics A, Geography, French, British History, English Literature, General Science A, Craft. (Certificate). G. Drayton: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Arithmetic, Geography, English Literature, British History, Shorthand and Typing, Music. (Certificafe). D. Errey: English Expression, English Literature, British History, Domestic Science. B. Fargie: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, French, British History. (Certificate). M Gillespie: Mathematics A, British History, Art. E. Griffiths: Geography, General Science A, English Literature, French, British History, Craft. J. Hill: English Expression, Mathematics A, Arithmetic, British History, Craft. H Hirst: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, General Science A, English Literature, French, British History, Art. (Certificate).

J. Hookings: English Expression, Mathematics A, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, French, British History, Music. (Certificate). 0. Howell: English Expression, Mathematics A, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, French, British History, Art. (Certificate). B. Johns: Craft. M. Jolly: Craft. M. Jordan: English Expression, Geography, English Literature, British History, Art, Domestic Science. (Certificate). J. Kroger: English Expression, Geography, English Literature, French, British History, Music. (Certificate). R. Lang: English Expression, Arithmetic, Geography, English Literature, British History, Craft. N. Lockett: English Expression, Arithmetic, Geography, English Literature, French, British History, Music. (Certificate). L. McDiarmid: English Expression, English Literature, French, British History. D. McIntosh: English Expression, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, French, British His(Certificate) . tory, Music. A. McIntyre: English Expression, Geography, English Literature, French, British History, Domestic Science, Craft. (Certificate). H. Manger: English Expression, Mathematics A, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, French, British History, Music. (Certificate). R. Mills: English Expression, Craft. W. Munro: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, French, British His(Certificate). tory. G. Nicolson: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, French, British History, Art. (Certificate). C. Norwood: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, French, British History. (Certificate). H. Peters: English Literature, British History, Domestic Science. M.

Potter: English Expression, English Literature, British History.

Rees: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Arithmetic, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, British History, Dressmaking. (Certificate). M. Rix: Mathematics A, Arithmetic, English Literature, Dressmaking. B. Roffey: English Expression, Geography, English Literature, British History, Art, Dressmaking. (Certificate). M. Salmon: Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, British History, Art. (Compensatory Certificate). M. Till: British History, Domestic Science, Craft.

Townsend: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, French, British History, Music. (Certificate).

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J. Walker: English Literature, French, British History. G. Waller: English Expression, British History, Domestic

M. Shorland: Music. E. Wallace: English, Geography, British History,

Modern History. (Certificate).

Science. A. Woods: English Expression, Mathematics A, Geo-

graphy, General Science A, English Literature, British History, Art. (Certificate). J. Woods: English Expression, English Literature, British History. D. Yates: Dressmaking. LEAVING

E. Wills: English, Biology, Geography, French, British

History, Modern History. (Certificate). MATRICULATION J. Dabb: English Expression, (2nd Class Honours),

English Literature, Modern History (2nd Class Honours), British History (2nd Class Honours), Music. (Matriculation). L. Deane: English Expression, Geography (2nd Class Honours), British History. J. Errey: Leaving Geography. E. Fairnie: Leaving Biology. J. Fargie: English Expression, English Literature (2nd Class Honours), French, Chemistry. (Matriculation). P. Honey: English Literature, Biology, British History (2nd Class Honours). (Compensatory Certificate). I. Jewell: English Expression, English Literature (1st Class Honours), French (2nd Class Honours), Modern History (2nd Class Honours), British History (1st Class Honours). (Matriculation). R. Knights: English Expression, English Literature, Biology, Music. (Matriculation). M. Lewis: English Expression, English Literature, French, Geography, British History. (Matriculation). F. Lowson: English Expression (2nd Class Honours), Physics, Chemistry, Pure Mathematics. (Matriculation). L. McMiken: Modern History. J. Newall: Leaving British History. W. Sjogren: English Expression, English Literature. E. Tarr: English Expression, English Literature, French, Geography, Music. (Matriculation). E. Whittaker: English Expression, English Literature, French, Biology (2nd Class Honours). (Matriculation). C. Wootton: English Expression, English Literature, Leaving Perception.

English, Mathematics I, Biology, Geography, French, British History. (Certificate). B. Bell: English, Biology, Geography, French, Modern History. (Certificate). M. Bodey: English, British History, Modern History, Singing. J. Bunworth: English, Music. B. Burch: Mathematics I, Biology, Geography, French. B. Cameron: English, Geography, British History, Modern History, Domestic Science. (Certificate). A. Clarke: English, British History, Art. N. Dyson: English, Mathematics I, Craft. M. Finlayson: English, Mathematics I, Mathematics II, Chemistry, French, Music, Theory. (Certificate). S. Fletcher: English, Geography, Craft. M. Forsyth: Mathematics I, Mathematics II, Chemistry, Physics, British History. B. Gawith: English, Biology, Geography, French, British History. (Certificate). J. Gordon: English, French, British History. S. Harris: English, Geography, British History, Modern History, Domestic Science. (Certificate). E. Hasler: Craft. B. Hay: English, Biology, Geography, British History. (Certificate). N. Jacobs: English, British History, Craft. J. Kent: Mathematics I, Dressmaking. A. Lindsay: English, Geography, British History, Modern History, Craft. (Certificate). MUSIC RESULTS J. Money: English, Mathematics I, Biology, Geography, British History. (Certificate). Preliminary: J. E. Burt, Honours. P. Montgomery: English, Geography, British History, First Grade: M. R. MacKay, Honours. Modern History. (Certificate). Second Grade: P. E. Barber, Credit; S. M. Bedggood, A. McBain: English, Mathematics I, Mathematics II, Credit; L. M. Boardman, Honours; M. A. Hookings, Chemistry, Physics, French. (Certificate). Pass; H. C. Long, Credit; C. R. McIntyre, Credit; J. McCann: English, Geography, British History, E. Strong, Pass; D. V. Waugh, Honours; L. White, Modern History, Music. (Certificate). Honours. M. McGregor: British History, Craft. Third Grade: G. Hamilton, Pass; M. Harper, Credit; D. P. Laughridge, Credit; J. K. Russell, Honours; M. McMillan: Domestic Science, Craft. W. Stevenson, Credit; J. Wilson, Pass. S. Patching: British History. Fourth Grade: E. Barber, Pass; W. A. Bedggood, Pass; B. Ponting: Art. M. Carmichael, Honours; E. A. Davies, Pass; B. J. Pope: English, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Fargie, Pass. G. R. Ford, Pass; J. E. Marriner, French, British History. (Certificate). Pass; P. A. McAllister, Pass; M. McDonald, Credit; W. Porteous: English, French, British History, Modern J. M. Neale, Credit. History, Biology, Perception. (Certificate). Fifth Grade: R. M. Holt, Credit; H. M. Manger, N. Shefferle: Biology. Pass; N. Townsend, Honours. English, Modern History, Domestic Science, Sixth Grade: J. Biddulph, Honours; D Cannon, B. Scotney: Honours; G. Drayton, Honours; J. Hookings, (Certificate). Music. Credit. M. Selle: English, Biology, Geography, British HisSeventh Grade: D, McIntosh, Honours, tory, Modern History. (Certificate). M. Baxter:

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SINGING RESULTS Sixth Grade: M. Bodey, Credit. Fifth Grade: D. Chew, Pass. Third Grade Theory: M. McDonald, Credit; J. Neale, Honours. Fourth Grade Perception: E. Barber, Credit; W. Bedggood, Honours; M. Carmichael, Pass; E. Davies, Pass; J. Ford, Credit; R. Holt, Credit; J. Marriner, Credit.

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE EXAMINATIONS, 1952 The annual Alliance Francaise Examinations were held at the Geelong High School on August 16th, and " Morongo " was very well represented, many of our girls from SubIntermediate to Matriculation Forms entering the various divisions. The following successful results are entirely due to the continual help and guidance of Miss Botterill, and we congratulate her on the high standard achieved:— MATRICULATION STANDARD Recitation: Honourable Mention, Frances Lowson. Dictation: Frances Lowson, 1; Elizabeth Tarr, 2. Reading and Conversation: Elizabeth Tarr, equal 1; Frances Lawson, 2; Honourable Mentions, Beverley Bell and Cynthia Wootton. LEAVING STANDARD Recitation: Gerda Nicolson, 2; Honourable Mentions, Clare Norwood, Helen Hirst and Barbara Fargie and Janice Kroger. Dictation: Clare Norwood, 1; Honourable Mentions, Jill Hookings, Barbara Fargie and Gerda Nicolson, Prudence Israel and Norma Dyson and Dina Cannon and Noel Townsend and Denise Bodey and Olive Howell and Wyn Munro and Anne Weaver. Reading and Conversation: Denise Bodey, 1; Clare Norwood, 2; Honourable Mentions, Norma Dyson, Prudence Israel and Gerda Nicolson and Rosemary Aikman and Dina Cannon and Barbara Fargie and Jill Hookings. INTERMEDIATE STANDARD Recitation: Honourable Mentions, _Elizabeth Smail and Alwynne Huddleston and Jeannette Fewtrell. Dictation: Honourable Mentions, Jeannette Fewtrell, Wendy Bedggood and Mary Mathieson and Helen Hopkins and Margaret Carmichael and Margaret Speers and Alwynne Huddleston and Avril Burns. SUB-INTERMEDIATE STANDARD Recitation: Honourable Mentions, Faye Pope and Judith Ruffin, Valerie Solomon and Pat Tymms and Dianne Hill and Jancis Russell.

VALETS, 1951 MATRICULATION E. Baxter: Deputy Prefect, 1951; Harris Forum RepreLucersentative, 1951; Library Committee, 1951; nian Committee, 1951; House Colours; Social Services Representative, 1951; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates, Matriculation. L. Deane: Deputy Prefect, 1951; Lawson Forum Representative, 1951; Ist VII 1950-51; School Basketball Colours, House Colours; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates. J. Errey: Deputy Prefect, 1951; House Committee, 1951; Roslyn Vice-Captain, 1951; McPhee House Captain, 1951; McPhee House Council Representative, 1950; Music Club Committee, 1951 ; 1st XI, 1950-51; School XI Colours, House Colours; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates. E. Fairnie: Prefect, 1951; Social Services Representative, 1951; 1st XI, 1951; 1st IX, 1951; 2nd VII, 1950; School Baseball and Hockey Colours, House Colours; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates. J. Fargie: Prefect, 1951; Ardens Vice-Captain, 1951; Library Committee, 1951; Lucernian Committee, 1951; 2nd VII, 1950-51; House Colours; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates, Matriculation. P. Honey: Deputy Prefect, 1951; Harris House Captain, 1951; Library Committee, 1951; Lucernian Committee, 1951; 2nd VIII, 1951; House Colours; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates, Matriculation. B. Hill: House Colours. I. Jewell: Prefect, 1951 ; Dux of School, 1951; Ardens House Captain, 1951; Library Committee, 1951; Co-Editress Lucernian," 1951; 2nd VII, 1950-51; House Colours; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates, Matriculation. R. Knights: Prefect, 1951; Lawson House Captain, 1951; Lawsor; Vice-Captain, 1950; Lawson Forum Representative, 1949; Social Services Representative, 1950; 1st IX, 1949-51; Captain 1st IX, 1951; 1st VII, 1949-51; Captain 1st VII, 1951; Swimming Team, 1949-50; School Baseball, Basketball, Swimming Colours; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates, Matriculation. M. Lewis: Roslyn Forum Representative, 1951; French Club Secretary, 1951; Lucernian " Committee, 1951; House Colours; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates, Matriculation. L. McMiken: Prefect, 1951; House Committee, 195051; McPhee House Council Representative, 195051; Library Committee, 1951; House Colours; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates. J. Newall: Deputy Prefect, 1951; House Committee, 1950-51; McPhee Vice-Captain, 1951; Roslyn Forum Representative, 1951; Lucernian Committee, 1951; Music Club Committee, 1951; 1st XI, 1951; 2nd XI, 1950; School XI Colours, House Colours; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates. W. Sjogren: Head Prefect, 1951; House Committee, 1950-51; Lawson Forum Representative, 1950; David House Council Representative, 1950; Lucernian " Committee, 1951; Library Committee, 1951; Music Club Committee, 1951; lit XI, 1951; School XI Colours, House Colours; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates.

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E. Whittaker: Deputy Prefect, 1951; Roslyn House

Captain, 1951; House Committee, 1950-51; Hearne Vice-Captain, 1951; Library Committee, 1951; Lucernian Committee, 1951; Music Club Committee, 1951; 1st XI, 1950-51; Captain 1st XI, 1951; School XI Colours, House Colours; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates, Matriculation. LEAVING

SUB-INTERMEDIATE G. Banks: M. Johnston: B. Robinson: J. Strong: A. Sylvester: J. Turner:

M. Brookes: House Committee, 1951; David House

Captain, 1951; David House Council Representative, 1950; Secretary of Music Club, 1951; 2nd VIII, 1950; 1st VIII, 1951; School Tennis Colours, House Colours. J. Bunworth: Neilson Vice-Captain, 1951; Neilson House Council Representative, 1951; Music Club Committee.

IVB H. Archer: J. Lavers: Left 1952. J. McDonald: Left 1952. S. Orton: J. Robertson:

B. Burch: M. Forsyth: Intermediate Certificate. M. Gell: 1st VIII, 1951; School Tennis Colours, House

REMOVE E. Peters:

Colours. N. Jacobs: House Committee, 1951. J. Kent:

IIIB A. Veldre:

A. Louttit:

Under 12 Athletics Champion, 1946; Senior Tennis Champion, 1950; 1st VIII, 1951; School Tennis Colours; Intermediate Certificate. M. McGregor: David House Council Representative, 1951; 2nd XI, 1951; House Colours.

IIIC

A. Madden:

B. Ponting:

M. Edwards: D. Lake: E. Morgan: Left 1952. J. Squire: Kindergarten Athletics Champion, 1950.

J. Pope: Probationer, 1951; Harris Form Representa-

tive, 1951; Under 14 Athletics Champion, 1948; Under 16 Athletics Champion, 1950; Runner-up Open Championship, 1951; 2nd VII, 1950-51; School Athletics Colours, House Colours; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates. W. Porteous: Intermediate and Leaving Certificates. B. Price: House Colours; Intermediate Certificate.

Matriculation: J. Meredith.

N. Schefferle:

Intermediate: D. Devereaux, M. Carmichael, J. Mar-

B. Scotney: Intermediate Certificate.

SALVETE M. Arnoldt, V. Cairns, N. Hindson, M. McDonald, W. Wallis, A. Weaver.

Leaving:

riner, J. Read. Sub-Intermediate: A. Cameron, M. Cameron, E. Ger-

M. Shorland: House Committee, 1951; Neilson House

Council Representative, 1951; 2nd XI, 1951; House Colours. E. Wallace: Under 16 Swimming Champion, 1950; Swimming Team, 1951; School Swimming Colours; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates. INTERMEDIATE

1st XI, 1950; School Hockey Colours, House Colours.

J. Caldow:

M. Gillespie: M. Gowty: J. Griffiths: R. Lang: House Colours. N. Lockett: M. Moore: H. Peters: J. Walker: G. Waller: House Colours. J. Woods: D. Yates:

rard, J. Hanna, R. Holt. IVB: J. Langtree, H. Long, J. Tonkin, S. Sutherland. Remove: B. Blake, C. Bowman, H. Burns, M. Carr,

H. Downie, M. Eaton, P. Evans, L. Fagg, C. Fisher, J. Fisher, J. Henry, M. Holt, E. Jennings, J. Kilsby, R. Lee, E. Mendelsohn, L. Metherall, N. Moss, C. Opperman, N. Pettit, H. Robertson, M. Saywell, A. Worrall. IIIA: P. Chamberlain, D. Deans, H. Dow, B. Gapes,

H. de Grandi, W. Hudson, J. Normantas, J. Potter. IIIB: G. Fallon, D. Holt, J. Johns, H. Mockridge.

IIIC: V. King, S. Mockridge, D. West.

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ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTIONS THE WIND Moaning around in the darkness, Whistling around in the rain; Shrieking and scurrying, flying and hurrying, Here comes the wind again. Between the tallest chimneys, Through the old bell tower, Frolicking, prancing, gaily dancing, Here comes Nature's power. Tearing down the shutters, Crashing down the trees, Galloping, dashing, hissing and flashing, While all before it flees. Lexie Boardman (I 2 years). SO DEAR TO MY HEART If you should ask a student what she treasures most, The answer would come straight away, " Of course, it is my host Of precious piles of school books that clutter up the floor And desk and chairs until you really can't get out the door." Firstly there're the usual things which never do remain Inside one's box of odds and ends, they would drive one insane; Rubbers, pencils, rulers, ink and razor blades as well, There may even be a licorice strap, as one can never tell. And next there are the text-books, the pets of everyone, Richard Palmer's " Living Things," and all that sort of fun; William Shakespeare, Bernard Shaw, Geography by James, Thomas Hardy, Browning, Keats, and all the other " flames." What of all the notebooks one fills with jolly things, Robert Peel and Bonaparte; re-reading often brings Back memories of ill-spent lessons gazing round the room, When attention should have focussed upon Wilson and the Boom.

But who am I to write these lines, for I am just a fool, For education is the reason we attend this School; And without our text-books, and (perhaps a little strife) We would not be so well equipped to journey throughout life. Nan Rees (16 years). A HOLIDAY IN THE TROPICS Miss Ohlson again generously gave up her September holidays to escort a party of twelve girls on a ten-day holiday to Queensland. The group included R. Aikman, D. Bodey, M. Bodey, N. Devine, B. Fargie, E. Hasler, H. Hirst, M. McMillan, C. Norwood, M. Rix, M. Selle and myself and we will always be indebted to Miss Ohlson for introducing us to this wonderful holiday. August 3 I st: We left Essendon by Skymaster on a perfect day for flying. We had an excellent view of the snow on the ranges until we crossed the Murray, when clouds began to obscure the view. After changing to a DC3 at Mascot and again at Brisbane, we landed at Rockhampton to refuel. For many of us this was our first experience of the tropics, and we quite envied the sunburnt people who live there in summer clothes all the year round. Shortly after a glorious sunset we landed at Mackay, and were taken io Paradise Guest House, where we were glad to retire early after eight and a half hours' flying. September 1st: We were taken by motorcoach on an all-day trip to the Eungella Ranges, and gained valuable knowledge of sugar-growing in the Mackay district and of tropical vegetation and industries. We began to appreciate the work of the C.R.B. of Victoria after travelling so many miles on rough dirt roads and fording creeks without bridges. September 2nd: After a morning spent shopping in Mackay, we met the launch, the Shangri-la," at Mackay. On a smooth trip to Lindeman Island we did not miss the opportunity of gaining our first sunburn. September 3rd: Most of us woke early and began an exploration of the settlement.

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After breakfast Miss Ohlson showed us the path to Boat Port, where we enjoyed our first swim for the season. At low tide in the afternoon we walked over the reef surrounding the island. September 4th: We were woken early to ensure a good start on a six-hour trip to the Great Barrier Reef. We were most fortunate in being able to make this excursion, as we are the only ones from " Morongo " to visit the Outer Reef—the weather and tides being perfect. We fished (quite successfully) while waiting for low tide, when we spent two short hours on this wonder of the modern world, fascinated by the curious but interesting marine life. The journey back was made particularly beautiful by the full moon, and " La Mer " was an appropriate and popular tune for singing. September 5th was spent writing letters which would be taken to Brisbane by the Roylen II the following morning. We also swam, sunbathed and ate our fill of coconuts, collected for us by by Milton, the little Kanaka boy. At night we danced in the recreation hall. September 6th: After morning tea we were taken through the Whitsunday Passage to Henning Island, where we swam and had lunch. We saw South Molle, Hayman and Daydream Islands in the distance, and passed quite close to Happy Bay and Palm Beach settlements on Long Island. We saw numeronus whales and their calves frolicking in these warmer waters. A table tennis tournament was arranged for the evening. September 7th: Merle celebrated her birthday happily, thanks to the kindness of our new friends. We passed the morning aquaplaning in front of the Home Beach behind the Huon. September 8th: Yesterday's entertainment was enjoyed so much that we were allowed to experience its thrill again, this time off Shaw Island, behind the " Shang." Most of our party tried again with varying degrees of success. After lunch at Neck Bay, we went swimming, and collected coconuts. A special supper is held every Monday night to farewell the guests who are leaving the next day. Due to the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Felix, we were able to attend this party. The evening was spent in autographcollecting.

September 9th: We were woken before five o'clock to say good-bye to thirteen of our new friends who were leaving on the " Shang." The morning passed slowly and rather sadly with the thought of leaving that island paradise, and the many happy hours we had spent there. At one o'clock the flying-boat collected us, plus coconuts, coral and shells, and whisked us away over the island. After landing on the Brisbane River we were taken to the Canberra Hotel, and we went to see the film, "A Place in the Sun," after dinner. September 10th: A Pioneer tour took us to the " Oasis," five acres of glorious gardens and lawns, with three beautiful swimming pools filled with artesian water. After shopping in the afternoon (we were most impressed with Brisbane's beautiful shops), we went to Eagle Farm Aerodrome. After landing in Sydney, we continued in the Skymaster, and arrived at Melbourne—a fairyland of lights—at ten o'clock. Elaine Wills (I 7 years). LAZY SPRING FLOWERS Oh," said the Lilac, " 'tis a Spring day, Come out to the world, come you to play, Why shut yourselves up in your petals so? Hurry on out, or the Spring will go. Freshen your petals, powder your nose, Dress yourself up in your very best clothes, But hurry on up, or the bees will be here, Come out to Spring, 'tis the best of the year. Helen Buckley (I I years). TEDDY TORTOISE Teddy Tortoise lived with his mother and father in a cave which they had found in the mountain. When Teddy was born, he became mischievous. Now, Teddy soon learned his lesson. One day he crawled to the cave door (his mother had warned him not to) and peeped out, but his head soon came in again. It was the sun. He spent three hours there trying to get used to it, and when he finally did, out he came. The first thing he saw was a man with a gun. The man (whose name was Mr. Twentyman) fired three shots, and

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the bullets just missed his nose—Teddy's nose. " Ow! Ow! Ow! " said Teddy. He was not slow in getting home, and he was scolded, and never again was he mischievous. Jillian Webb (9 years).

COMING TO AUSTRALIA The station was stuffed with people. Two trains were painted over with kangaroos, emus and maps of Australia. We travelled through the Appenines to Rome, where the poor people lived in the city walls. At last we came to Bagnioly, from where we could see Vesuvius, the volcano. After a few weeks in Italy we went to the port, and got on a ship called " Skaugum for our long lonely journey. After a few weeks we saw a seagull, which meant that we were nearing land at last. In the evening something came in sight—it was " Land, ahoy," the coast of Western Australia. Now everyone was looking towards their new country. Jurate Normantas (I I years).

THE SKIPPING SPELL Once upon a time there lived an old shoemaker who was always playing tricks on people. One day, a man came into Skippity's shop with a pair of old slippers, which had a hole in each of the heels. He handed them to Skippity, and said, " How long will it take you to mend them," and Skippity said, "About twenty minutes." Soon he remembered he had Skippity's Spell somewhere, and started looking for it. In ten minutes' time he had started sewing up the heels, and in each of the heels he sewed half the spell. " Hurry up," said the man, " the King will be here soon." At that moment the King walked inside and put on the slippers. As soon as the King had put the slippers on, he started to skip from one end of the shop to the other. " Who put that spell in my slippers? " said the King. " I did, your Majesty," said Skippity. " Put him in gaol for two weeks," said the King. And when he was let out, he didn't play any more tricks. Helen Eadie (9 years).

THE YARRAWEE River, you're rippling and singing along, 0, what a beautiful, lilting, cool song, With the steep banks, the white gums and blue sky around you, Your waters advance to the songs of the cuckoo. Up on the flat, with its sweet springtime flowers, The sleek-coated cattle and dairy cows - browse, Near waters that shoot up so fresh and so green Because of you, beautiful river, their Queen. Kathryn Howell (12 years).

SPRING Lambs are frolicking in the fields, Birds are nesting in the trees; Lovely flowers so bright and gay, Tell me Spring is on its way. The birds now burst into joyful song, For Spring at last has come along, Everything new and fresh and bright, With warm Spring days, and cold, cold nights. Lesley Wray (12 years).

RUSTY Over the hills and over the dales, Old Rusty the sheep-dog runs. After the little white lambs he goes, Where the white Easter daisy grows, Skipping to where the little brook flows To the Old Brown Hills. Between the tall white gum-trees, Meeting the wild bush folk Who trust in him, because they know In sun or rain, or wind or snow He will not harm them as they go To the Old Brown Hills. Lexie Boardman (12 years).

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On Saturday, May I 7th, a group of very excited girls—Marie Baxter, Beverley Cameron, Margaret Finlayson, Betty Gawith, Anne Lindsay, Judy Money and myself— under the care of Miss Ohlson, left Essendon aerodrome to travel by Convair to the Capi-

tal City, where we were to spend a most interesting and educational week. The weather was superb for air travel, and all gained a wonderful view of Victoria from the air, although we made our first " faux pas '1 for the holiday by mistaking Canberra for an army camp, because the entire city is so well laid out. Perhaps before I travel further it would be better to give a brief outline on the layout of our model city of Australia, in order that the reader might follow our activities as if they were actually with us. Canberra, unlike other cities, is built around three main areas—Civic Centre, where there are the main civic buildings; and Manuka and Kingston, which are the shopping areas of Canberra. The city is then divided into various suburbs, the majority of buildings in Canberra being Government-owned except for the various foreign legations situated on Red Hill, perhaps the most imposing section of Canberra. The city is in the Capital Territory, which extends about twelve miles to the north and, roughly, fifty miles to the south, so that it is separate from the other States of Australia. We arrived at Canberra about half-past five, and were conveyed to Civic Centre, and then by taxi to our home for the next week,

Canberra has no " Beauchamp House." trams because it is spread over such a large area; the main mode of transport is by bus, and it took us several days to accustom ourselves to the very informative but complicated bus time-table. Miss Ohlson suggested that we spend the evening in taking a bus trip across to Kingston, which advice we readily took, passing Parliament House, the well-known Hotel Canberra, and the celebrated Albert Hall; but by 9 p.m. we were all thankful to return to " Beauchamp House " for an early night. It was Beverley's birthday on Sunday, and we all offered her hearty birthday greetings. After breakfast we took a stroll across to Civic Centre, and had our first proper view of Canberra in the daylight—to the north the War Memorial, to the east the Houses of Parliament, Kingston and Manuka, to the south Red Hills, and to the west the Institute of Anatomy, the Canberra High School, and in the distance the remains of the Forestry Observatory, which was badly damaged in the recent disastrous fires near Canberra. We decided to attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Cathedral, where the minister, Mr. Harrison, gave us a very warm welcome. Afterwards the young. people of the Church kindly showed us around the Cathedral, which has not yet been completed. The two main items of interest were the Warriors' Chapel, which is a beautiful memorial to soldiers who fell in the two World Wars, and the rowan tree. This tree is planted near the pathway leading to the entrance, and stands in. soil brought from Scotland. Mr. Harrison jokingly explained that homesick Scotchmen come to stand on this soil every New Year's Day. In the afternoon we went our various ways, the majority of girls going with Miss Ohlson to visit Parliament House and the National Library. Monday morning found us all prepared to see as much of the Capital Territory as possible, and for this purpose we boarded a tourist bus for Cotter Dam. Before leaving for the Dam, we made a brief tour of Canberra. We were interested in the foreign legations, with each country's flag flying. We were also able to see the Prime Minister's Lodge, which is opposite the Swedish Legation. Cotter Dam is about fifteen miles away

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from Canberra, and about three miles out we came upon the beautiful country home and grounds of " Yarralumla," the GovernorGeneral's residence, which, unfortunately, we could only view from a distance. We then travelled on, passing the forests which suffered so greatly from the fires, and after passing the pump station, which is Canberra's main water supply, we arrived at Cotter Dam, which has recently been made into a parkland and picnic ground. Here we spent a very enjoyable morning exploring and viewing the country from the nearby hills, finally returning to " Beauchamp House " for lunch. After our morning's activities we spent a quiet afternoon, visiting St. John's Church of England. It is the oldest Church in the district, and we learned some of the history of Canberra from the wall plaques and tombstones. That evening a friend of Miss Ohlson, Miss Haynes, was good enough to invite us to her hostel, where we received a good idea of how the Government accommodates many of the workers in Canberra. On Tuesday afternoon we visited Parliament, having spent the morning either quietly at " Beauchamp House " or shopping at Civic Centre. On arrival we were met by Mr. H. F. Opperman, our local M.P., who, having been informed by Miss Ohlson of our visit, invited us to

Afterwards, we were pleasantly surprised when Mr. Fraser, the Labour Member for Monaro-Eden, asked Miss Ohlson if he might take the party to supper, as he was surprised that schoolgirls should have found Parliamentary proceedings interesting. Miss Ohlson assented, much to our delight.

As we had - formerly planned, we visited the War Memorial on Wednesday. This is a truly wonderful memorial to those soldiers who fell in the two World Wars of 1914-18 and 1939-45, although the chapel is not yet completed. We were able to see two floors where everything imaginable that had any connection with either war has been carefully laid out and tabulated. This includes heavy machine-guns, tankers, life-saving boats and a submarine. As well as this, inlaid in the wall behind glass are lifelike models depicting various baffles. There was so much to see that we returned later in the week to look at this great monument to war heroes. On Wednesday afternoon we again separated, some to go to the National Library, some to the School of Anatomy, and some to see the Methodist and Roman Catholic Churches.

view the House in session. We spent a very interesting afternoon, and learnt a great deal of the Parliamentary system. Afterwards we went to afternoon tea at the invitation of Mr. Opperman and two other Members, Mr. Fairbank and Mr. Pearce, in the diningroom of Parliament House. We were so enthralled that we determined to return that evening when the House was open to discussion.

Thursday found all the girls getting out their warm jumpers, gloves and socks, and we boarded the bus at a quarter to eight en route to Kosciusko, 120 miles from Canberra. The journey was long and the air became distinctly colder as we climbed. Our stop for dinner was at Jindabyne, which, under the new Snowy River scheme, will be completely covered by water. Afterwards, snow began to appear, and gradually became

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thicker, until all that we could see were occasional rocks jutting out in the white landscape. Further up we passed the charred remains of the Kosciusko Hotel, which was burnt to the ground last year. Finally, we came to the end of the road dug out by the bulldozer, and our guide gave us half-an-hour to explore and enjoy our first snow-fight. We returned to the bus very wet and bedraggled, and Miss Ohlson insisted we remove wet jumpers, shoes and socks, for we had been warned by her to bring a change. It was now growing dark, and so we settled down for the long trip back.

SPRING Spring is here again, The birds are sweetly singing, The snow has gone and so has the rain And all the world is sweetly ringing. The flowers are out, The children are about, For spring is here, The loveliest time of the year. Alison Grant (I I years). JOAN'S SLIPPERS Joan lost her slippers to-day, And was not in a very good way; She looked here, there and everywhere, And even under Grandpa's hair. Joan lost her slippers to-day, And couldn't go out to play; Joan found her slippers to-day, And is now out at play. Margaret Kidd (9 years).

Friday was spent by most of us either finishing off visits or visiting those places recommended to us by other members of the party. For this purpose we all attended Parliament House for our last look. We were most fortunate, because an attendant conducted us right around the House, pointing out all notes of interest and we were able to view the Senate for the first time, although it is very similar to the House of Representatives in many ways. In the afternoon most of us went to the War Memorial. With dismay we realised we had come to our last day in Canberra, and shortly after breakfast said good-bye to " Beauchamp House " and Canberra. We travelled back to Melbourne by Convair, and from there we While away we returned to our homes. gained much information and visited all the places of exceptional interest, due mainly to the care and thought with which Miss Ohlson planned our all-too-short stay in Canberra. It was an unforgettable week. Thank you, Miss Ohlson! Jennifer McCann (Matriculation).

FROM THE LITERATURE SYLLABUS Someone once said that " Hamlet is so full of quotations," and we found many in other prescribed books which could have another meaning when taken out of their text. Unfortunately, some of the best ones were used last year, but we hope these few will prove just as apt. We start off with the appropriate quotation from " Julius Caesar ": "Alas! thou has misconstrued every thing. Lindeman and Canberra Holidays: " Therefore devise with me, how we may fly, Whither to go and what to bear with us." —"As You Like It." Egg Appeal: " Sir, what can I do? I cannot lay eggs." —" St. Joan." Sports Day: " Now, Hercules, be the Speed." —"As You Like It."

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Siamese Race: "And wheresoe'er we went, like Juno's swans, Still we went coupled and inseparable." —"As You Like It." Prefects and Deputy Prefects: " They are stone-faced, white as a curd, there's something to take the eye! " —Browning. " Domestic fury and fierce civil strife." —" Julius Caesar." Logic Lessons: "I Let's reason with the worst that may befall! " —" Julius Caesar. Chalet Garden: " It is an unweeded garden That groweth to seed." -

School Dance: " The unaccustomed terror of this night." — " Julius Caesar." "And men are flesh and blood and apprehensive." — " Julius Caesar." . . . after: " 0, excellent, young man! " —"As You Like It." Lucernian " Photos: " You showed your teeth like apes." — " Julius Caesar." Dispensary: " . . . and I will through and through Cleanse the foul body of the infected world, If they will patiently receive my medicine." —"As You Like It."

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" Is full of weeds, her fairest flowers choked up." Richard II." " We are inforced to farm our royal realm." Richard II." Marching Practice: " While here we march Upon the grassy carpet of this plain. —" Richard II." School Dramatic: " . . . the play's the thing " (obviously). — " Hamlet." Hockey v. Basketball Match: " Let gentleness my strong enforcement be " (?) —"As You Like It." " Of savageness in unreclaimed blood, Of general assault." —II Hamlet." Cubicles: " Here feel we but the penalty of Adam, The season's difference, as the icy fang And churlish chiding of the winter's wind." —"As You Like It." Staff v. Prefects' Hockey Match: "I The noise of battle hurtled in the air." " Julius Caesar,"

House Music Competitions: " Like sweet bells jangled, out of tune and harsh . . . —" Hamlet." or perhaps: " There is sweet music here that softer falls Than petals from blown roses on the grass.'' —" Tennyson." and, inevitably, Exams: Before: " I have not slept." —" Julius Caesar." " I have been studying how I may compare." — II Richard II." "I I wasted time." — " Richard II." " Mathematics is your pastime." —Browning. During: " Thoughts of great value, worthy cogitations." —" Julius Caesar,"

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" But the torture is customary." —" St. Joan." " 0, what a noble mind is here o'erthrown." —" Hamlet."

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and progressive days, we tolerate institutions which so many are apt to regard as anachronisms and alien to the modern spirit. Lynette McDiarmid (16 years).

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" But I am wiser now.'' St. Joan." "And gave you such a masterly report." Hamlet."

ANTIQUITY Does antiquity and tradition occupy. a place in our minds, in these progressive days, or is it something which in the rush of life we forget about? The ideas of ancient buildings are redolent of men and women famous in religion, commerce, law and education, and in every phase of human life. They bring to us: Strange enchantments of the past, and memories of the days of old." Have we forgotten them entirely? In England we have Oxford, a masterpiece of old grey walls and lovely buildings; the Church of St. Mary, wherein stands the pathetic figure of Cranmer before his martyrdom. We have Stratford-on-Avon, bringing us memories of William Shakespeare; the place in Southern England where once stood the famous city of Dunwick, which is now buried under the sea, and countless other places of historic beauty, which, if seen ior read about, we will remember forever. Even in Australia we have Point Henry, a solitary beach not two miles from Geelong, where the first settlers of Australia landed. There is Mitre Inn, an old building which has stood since the early 19th century, in Collins Place, Melbourne, and the historic grave of Mrs. Springthorpe, carved most beautifully of marble, a masterpiece of exquisite craftsmanship. There is a story attached to each one of these ancient buildings and places, and to countless others in every part of the world. Does not antiquity play a large part in developing culture of the mind? As we learn of these places of historic beauty, we realise the vast amount of influence which tradition and antiquity can have upon the human character, and we begin to realise why it is that, even in these prosaic

Upon a black, black hill of steep incline, Stood three black crosses. In the purple sky An eerie darkness, like no storm brought by, Was hovering in the morning hour of nine. And from the centre cross there came a cry That rent the temple's sacred veil in two. The whole earth seemed to tremble at the sound. The mockers fell upon their faces in the dust, And bowed unwillingly before their God upon the ground. But soon the darkness fled. The world then saw That sad and loving face so warped with pain. He suffered, our lost, wayward souls to gain. The jeers that came from those who watched hurt more Because He loved them so. The loneliness had made Him cry, " My God, why hast Thou left me at this hour alone, 0, why! 'I As though His soul was sundered from His heart, As nails now tore His flesh and bones apart. The sins that turned God's face away now weighed On His already hanging flesh. He paid Most dearly for the lives for whom He prayed. He asked His Father God in heaven That those who mocked Him be forgiven. But now He stands beside the Throne, The mighty God's victorious Son, The price is hard, the sentence done, He waits now to receive His own. A crown of gold is on His head instead of one of thorn, But still His brow is as we marked it, furrowed, scarred, and torn. His hands extended to us bear the imprints of the nails. His heart is longing for us with a love that never fails. And Christ invites us all to come to Him and live In His love, which is better than the world can give. Wyn Munro (15 years).

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BOOK REVIEWS " THE TIMELESS LAND (Eleanor Dark) In this story of the early settlement of Australia, Eleanor Dark has capably described the life history of four different classes of people, namely, the Government, convicts, aborigines and free settlers. Individuals are vividly brought to life, firstly in the hard-working, incessantly worried Governor Phillip, whose physical endurance was tried to the full, while he pulled the colony through its struggling infancy. Secondly, in the flame-haired convict Prentice, who escaped to the bush and married a native woman. Thirdly, in the natives who inhabited the bush behind the settlement, the main characters being the simple, temperamentally affectionate Bennilong and his warrior friends. Lastly, the free settlers who came out expecting the colony to be well settled. An example of this class was the Mannion family, whose aristocratic outlook was not suited to the rough way of life in the settlement of Sydney. Our sympathies, however, are not with these rich landowners of Ireland but rather with the over-worked Governor Phillip, whose worries did not end with the misbehaviour of the convicts, because he was also constantly endangered by the threat of starva tion which had faced the colony several times during its early years. There were also inevitable conflicts between the white men and the natives, although the Governor did all in his power to prevent these occurrences. The description of the actual country which was to be settled is very real and historically accurate, and one is almost led to believe that the authoress is writing from actual observation. We are so enthralled by the characters themselves that we are almost able to anticipate their next move. This book can be thoroughly recommended to all who enjoy a very well-written story and also to those who are interested in the early history of Australia, with its hardships and losses, as experienced by the aborigines and the pioneers of Australia. Sally Harris (17 years).

" THE FAR COUNTRY " (By Neville Shute) Jennifer Morton, who was the daughter of a Leicester doctor and who lived in Blackheath, received a call one night from her mother, asking her to go to her grandmother, Ethel Trehearn, who was very ill. She found that the old lady's pension had run out, and she was starving to death, too proud to ask for help. Despite Jennie's care, Mrs. Trehearn died. She left Jennie £400 (which she had recently received from her Australian niece) for her to visit Australia where she thought her young grand-daughter would find the old gracious way of life she had known as a child. Jennie went, and found her grandmother's niece, Jane Dorman, and her family to be pleasant, friendly people. Jack Dorman was a hard-working grazier, whose recent high wool prices had brought comforts to Leonora Station. The Dormans had two employees, Mario (a New Australian) and Tim Archer, a young man in love with Angela Dorman. Some time after her arrival, Jennie went with Jack Dorman in the utility to locate a forest fire, which seemed too close for safety. On the way they found that there had been an accident with a bulldozer, and as no doctor was available, Jennie assisted the unlicensed New Australian doctor, Carl Zlinter, to operate on the two victims. The trephine patient recovered, but the lumber man with the amputated leg somehow obtained a bottle of whisky, became very drunk, and died. The ensuing inquest drew Jennie and Carl into the beginning of a deep friendship. Fortunately, all the witnesses, including Doctor Jennings, supported Zlinter's action, and the verdict was " accidental death." After this incident, Jennie spent much of her time with Carl; she liked Australia as much as he did, and had just decided to live there when she received a cable to say that her mother was very ill. She returned at once to England, but her mother died, so she stayed to look after her father. Carl, who had found the grave of his compatriot, Charlie Zlinter, at the Harquar,' was building a little house on the site of his shock, because he liked to think a countryman

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of his had been there before him. Lifting up the hearthstone, he found gold and golddust saved by the bullock-driver who had borne his name. He sold this secretly to pay for his medical training, and because he wanted to be near Jennie, went to London to train. At the close of the story, Dr. Morton was considering practising in Australia, as he knew Carl and Jennie wanted to return there to live when they were married after Carl's training was completed. The book throws a sympathetic light on New Australians, whom many of us malign indiscriminately, and describes well the unusual beauty of Australian landscape. The Dormans are true-to-type hard-working Australians; their daughter Angela's longing to go to England and her admiration of that country typify the attitude of some Australians, who think their own country undeserving of their loyalty. I think more books should be written about Australian cities and about those people in town and country whose education did not stop at the sixth grade. Readers of Australian books are gaining the idea that Australians are muscular, sunburnt men, never less than six feet high, who swear at least once in every sentence and who spend their time galloping after cattle (incidentally, at a pace no intelligent stockman would dream of) and capturing cattle rustlers. Only ten per cent. of the population is on the land, and it is time the rest of the world realised this. Barbara Hay (16 years).

FRENCHMAN'S CREEK (Daphne du Maurier) This is a novel of the 17th century. Beautiful, fascinating Dona St. Colemb, tired of her London life, leaves for her husband's country estate with her two children, Henrietta and James, and the nursemaid, Prue. On arriving at Navron, she immediately reacts to the peace and quiet of the beautiful place. She is amazed to find that William, the butler, has been minding the estate by himself, in her husband's absence, but she recognises in William a kindred spirit, and so does not dismiss him. A pompous neighbour, Lord Godolphin, feels it his duty to call on Dona, whose position renders her unsafe from the attention

of a pirate who has his hideaway in some creek. This pirate is a Frenchman who has all the daring of a foreigner, according to Godolphin. While wandering along a track Dona happens to come upon a boat, " La Mouette." She is captured, and is taken aboard and presented to the captain, who intrigues her because he does not seem to realise she is there, and because he is drawing a heron. Dona is signed on as the first and only woman member of the crew. She finds that William is the servant of the pirate, JeanBenoit Aubery, and he later assists her by covering her absence. She then goes as a cabin-boy with " La Mouette " to steal a ship. The Frenchman promises her Godolphin's wig, which he takes with the tip of his sword. By this time Dona and the Frenchman have realised that they love each other, but can see no future for their love. Dona returns to Navra, to find that her husband, Harry, has arrived, but has not been near her room because she has, supposedly, a fever. She meets her husband, who remarks on the brownness of her complexion. With him is a man from London, Rockingham, with whom she had carried on a flirtation. Dona feels that Rockingham suspects her, but at the request of her husband she holds a large dinner, to which Godolphin and the other important man of the neighbouring estate attend. Just as they discuss ways of capturina the Frenchman, Jean-Benoit Aubery walks in and robs the gentlemen of their jewellery. He ties up all the men, but when he has gone, Rockingham breaks free and tries to murder Dona because of his jealousy. Dona knocks over the candle, and stabs Rockingham to save herself. The Frenchman is finally captured, but between them, William and Dona form a plan to free the Frenchman from his prison on Godolphin's estate. They flee to the coast, and there " La Mouette " and her crew pick up the Frenchman, and Dona and Jean-Benoit Aubery part for ever. The story throughout is vivid, arresting and entertaining. Daphne du Maurier has captured the 17th century atmosphere very well, and the novel holds the reader's attention to the sad ending. Wendy Bedggood (16 years).

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BASKETBALL TEAM Standing: Anne Lindsay (Captain), Elaine Wills, Janet Buckley, Helen Shaw, Beverley Bell. Seated: Janice Anderson, Adrienne Clarke.

BASEBALL TEAM Standing: Meredith McMillan, Helen Shaw, Janet Buckley, Janice Anderson, Dorothy Chew. Seated: Sally Fletcher, Beverley Bell, Elaine Wills (Captain), Sally Harris.

TENNIS TEAM Janet Buckley, Meredith McMillan, Susan Gurney, Beverley Bell (Captain), Sally Fletcher, Janice Anderson, Dina Cannon, Betty Gawith.

HOCKEY TEAM Anne Woods, Sally Harris, Dianne Errey, Sally Fletcher, Mary Selle, Dorothy Chew (Captain), Barbara Manger, Pamela Montgomery, Faye Pope, Rhonda Goodwin, Janet Lowe.

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" GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD " (Elizabeth Goudge) " As we follow the story of Our Lord we shall see there was nothing of their life that He did not share with His people; and does not to-day share with us, because we are His people if we love Him, and He is as close to us as He was to them, when they heard His voice and saw His face and put out their hands and touched Him." This book, with its theme of the life of Christ, could fail miserably by reason of the very magnificence of its subject, but it does not. Elizabeth Goudge treats the age-old story very gently, and with infinite tenderness. She has a knack of vivid description, and the book is alive with authentic characters from all walks of life. The opening chapters about the childhood of " Our Lord," as He is so often called in this book, are scattered with many descriptions of the land of Galilee. We are shown the breathtaking colour and beauty of the hills around Nazareth, and the life in the Carpenter's household is made clear to us. Throughout the story, old customs are explained and the Biblical descriptions are amplified with little thoughts on the manners and practices of the times. Incidents in the Bible which are rather hard for those in a modern world to understand are illustrated with analogies from very recent times. This brings home to us more clearly some of the thoughts and emotions of those who lived in Palestine at the time when God's Son came to earth. That essential part of Christ's existence, the destiny He was born to fulfil, is described with understanding. No moral is pointed, no excuses are made, but we are made to feel the anguish and frenzied distress of the disciples when their Lord is taken from them to go to His bitter death on the Cross, and we feel with the impetuous Peter his horror and dismay when he denies his Master. Elizabeth Goudge is an artist in words. She describes the power and appeal of " Verily, verily, I say unto you," which Jesus used when He was terribly in earnest, and all the well-loved sayings of Our Lord are found in this very complete account of His earthly existence. Although at times we feel

that something is missing, or that another thing is out of place, this understanding and sincere picture of Christ's life gives true enjoyment. Frances Lowson (I 7 years).

ARE YOU BORED USE YOUR IMAGINATION! At least two of our Old Collegians have found interesting careers overseas — Kath Badger, who was home for a short period at the beginning of the year, is librarian with U.N.O. in London. According to her interviews, she has never a dull moment in her very interesting occupation. Rhona Connery, another Old Collegian, also has found herself an extraordinary job, as the following press report tells: A British girl, Miss Rhona Connery, has embarked on what may well turn out to be a thrilling mission. Some months ago, in the West End of London, she met an official of Washington's Natural Rubber Bureau. This week she set off by plane from London for Malaya. In her baggage was a 121b. tape recording machine, which she will later send to the United States with the recordings of interviews she makes with planters and their wives living in their barricaded homes. She will also give her own impressions of the rubber industry. Miss Connery's assignment demands that she live for some months in the heart of Malaya's jungle bandit country.

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In every microphone there lives a little gremlin whose main occupation and, presumably, hobby, is the taking of ordinary song titles and twisting them into almost unrecognisable phrases. How else would " Bendemeer's Stream " become " Bend To Me a Stream," for that item, with " I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Cockatoo Nuts," has become regularly requested by our listeners. With perhaps the exception of doctors and taxi drivers, employees of radio stations have the greatest opportunity of " meeting the strangest people.' This aspect alone should

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be sufficient to make such employment attractive, but there are other reasons why I regard this as my job. A love of music all consuming, and a knowledge of music (all assuming) led to my successful application for position as Record Librarian. Both happy and a trifle bewildered at the prospect, I reported for duty one summer morning; to be precise, after the New Year break, to be confronted with stacks of literally thousands of records to be " filed "—a process, be it known by the tyro, to represent merely " putting away," and not going to work with a heavy manicuring instrument. As cruel as it appeared at the time, I have found no better way of learning the system, and can now nonchalantly, preferably with an audience, select with unairing accuracy just the disc required from a library of nearly 20,000. Though filing still remains the bane of my life, the programming from week to week of sessions which I like, and otherwise, together with correspondence attendant on request programmes, keeps me both happy and industrious. This correspondence is the one aspect which brings us closest to those whom we

serve, yet at the same time, giving us an insight into the carelessness or illiteracy of the average request follower." A possible excuse for some of the mistitling of records and misnaming of performers could be due to lackadaisical annunciation by the announcing staff. This, however breathed lightly, particularly with one of them looking over my shoulder. These I must share with you; the dear soul who asked that we play " Murray O'Lanso singing 'I Ah There, Maria! " Or the lad who blithely informed us that Fritz Kreisler was " Me fav'rut 'ill billy!" We've been subjected to that old chestnut, " Handles Lager," which has a parallel in " Brown's Lullaby." The regularity with which these letters turn up tends to give one a pleasant glow of superiority, which, however, doesn't last very long because, with the small margin for error in this occupation and the fact that one is 'I only human," fallibility is proved daily. I'm afraid you'll have to excuse me now, as I have to write out a receipt for our fund for " Plastic Children." Oh, no, not me too! S.M.W. and W.H.A.

" MORONGO " OLD COLLEGIANS' ASSOCIATION President: Phyllis Orchard. Senior Vice-President: Mary Thomson. Junior Vice-President: June McColl. Secretary: Jean Rentoul. Assistant Secretary: Betty Grant. Treasurer: Marjorie Barnes. ANNUAL MEETING AND RE-UNION This annual gathering was held on Saturday, December I st, 1951, in the Assembly Hall at " Morongo," about 130 being present. Reports were presented by Geelong, Melbourne and Western District Branches, and reflected the keen interest of members in the School,

After the meeting an informal buffet dinner was held in the Dining Room, and was enjoyed by everyone. Guests included Miss Shaw, Miss Pratt, Miss Pillow, Miss Hope and Miss Ohlson, the School Prefects and repreAn apology sentatives from Merton Hall. was received from the " Hermitage " Old Girls. the two re-unions unfortunately clashing. During the dinner the opportunity was taken to present Miss Shaw with a Sheffield plate water-jug in recognition of her 10 years as Principal of the School and as a token of affection from the Old Collegians. At the close of the dinner two very interesting and humorous talks were given by Mavis Pettitt and Pat Bartz,

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GARDEN PARTY Once again March saw us in the throes of this combined effort. The day was not promising, but improved towards midday, with the result that the afternoon was most successful; the nett result was a profit of £110 —to each of the three organisations. Our amount was handed to Miss Shaw for the new Junior School fittings.

SWIMMING SPORTS Congratulations to our team of Old Collegians who this year were successful in winning their race at the School Sports. We hope to repeat this effort next year. The team consisted of June Baker, Jan Iv'instanley, Pat Bunyan and Jocelyn Fargie.

BACK-TO SCHOOL DAY Owing to the opening of the new Junior School on May 2nd, it was decided to combine these two days, and we were pleased to see so many members present. We are proud of this tribute to our fellow Old Collegians, and we are proud of the beautiful addition to " Morongo."

BRIDGE PARTY Thanks to a very enthusiastic body of workers, this afternoon, held in May, was again a great success, and £28 was added to our Charities Fund as a result of the effort. There were 26 tables of players, and the stall was well stocked for those who wished to buy.

ANNUAL "AT HOME " The Palais Royal presented a gay scene on the night of June 27th, when a very large crowd gathered to enjoy the "At Home." The Decorations Committee had transformed the hall into a garden, with decorated umbrellas dotted about and massed greenery and trees giving the appearance of rockeries. The supper tables also carried out this affect. Sixteen debutantes were presented by Jean Rowe to Miss Shaw and Mr. and Mrs. David. The set, which had been trained by Mrs. Colin Dabb, was preceded by two pipers and a drummer in full kilt, and presented a spectacular sight. The evening was indeed a success, and our Hall Account benefited to the extent of £218,

The debutantes held a very successful and happy return dance on Saturday, August 23rd, in the Geelong West Town Hall supper room. The mothers of the girls served a delightful supper, and the girls themselves proved very good hostesses. A photo of the group is included in this magazine.

MANNEQUIN PARADE Jessie Penney generously offered to stage a Mannequin Parade in aid of our Scholarship Fund. As you know, this fund is to assist daughters of Old Collegians, and is given at the discretion of the Principal. Old Collegians acted as mannequins, and very delightful mannequins they proved to be. while others provided an excellent musical programme. We do thank Jessie for enabling an amount of £17 to be added to this fund.

SPORTS DAY This gives the Association another chance to compete against the present girls, and a team of members once again represented us. Unfortunately, owing to inclement weather conditions, Sports Day was on a Monday, and precluded many girls from attending.

SCHOOL SERVICE This year the service was held on October 19th, the preacher being Rev. Chris. Goy. of East Malvern. A choir of Old Collegians, trained by Miss Margaret Davey, rendered the anthem, " The Tree of Peace " (Floyd). This was a lovely service, and those who were able to attend felt very much part of the School.

DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club, under the producership of Mr. John Murray, presented " Her Shop," a comedy in three acts, on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 28th and 29th, in the McPhillimy Hall. Our congratulations must co to both producer and cast on an excellent show, into which had gone a great deal of preparation. We are indeed grateful to all those who assisted in this production, and extend our special thanks and congratulations to Gladys Profitt and Barbara Bossence on good organisation and showmanship.

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CHARITIES FUND It was decided this year to make our charity effort for the Geelong Hospital. The Bridge Party was our first effort, and added £28; then a Rummage Fair was held in June, and showed a profit of £21. In October a street stall was held, and thanks to Mollie Hopkinson, Jean Rowe and an enthusiastic band of helpers, this was a great success, an amount of £80 being raised. The stall amount was handed into the Hospital Radio Appeal over 3GL on Sunday, October 26th.

BRANCHES It is an inspiration to the parent committee to see the enthusiasm displayed by the two Branches—Melbourne and Western District. Melbourne, being a City Branch, has a fairly hard job to keep the interest of the girls in scattered suburbs, and we do congratulate them on this year's fine report. To Colac, where the girls just revel in putting on dances and raising money, we also offer congratulations. It is a grand tribute to the School to find such live organisations working for its welfare. Once again we have to thank Miss Shaw for her untiring interest in the Old Collegians; her energy seems unbounded, for she never misses any of our functions, and in this she is backed by Miss Pillow, who is always ready to give us friendly advice and assistance. Our thanks are also due to the members of the 1952 Committee; one has only to read this report to see they have all been very busy and interested. Messrs. Neilson & Neilson have again acted as Auditors and we do thank them for this duty on our behalf. To all Old Collegians who have been bereaved during this year we offer the sincere sympathy of the Association. Before concluding this report on the year's activities, we feel we must pay a small tribute to Miss Betty Hope who is leaving the School after eleven years on the Staff. Miss Hope has been an inspiration to so many Old Collegians, with her loyalty to the School, her interest in all its activities, her personal interest in the girls, and her friendliness, and we would like her to know how sad we are that she is leaving us, but what a privilege it was to have known her. We wish her God speed wherever she may be,

ENGAGEMENTS Pamela Umhauer to Bill Amezdroz. Peggy Ponting to Allen Bennett. Avis King to John Newton. Margaret Craig to Ian Toyne. Betty Bell to Murray Mathieson. June Newell to George Pegg. Pierre Umhauer to Bruce Davey. Janet Bowman to Bill Dix. Marjorie Barnes to Milton Poulston. Carlene Lorimer to Stanley Smith. Patricia Blakiston to Garry Cleveland. Valerie Ives to Gordon Harrison. Dorothy Brebner to Geoffrey Hughes. Diedre Dadds to Thomas Maltby. Jean Davidson to Colin Cameron. Jean Griffiths to Daryl Nixon. Jean Caldow to Noel Nelson. Joan Toyne to Bruce Forster. Joan Dyson to Colin Forster. Merle Dyson to Robert McLennan. Margaret Simpson to Hugh Wettenhall. Gwen Smith fo Ida Brewster to Shirley Wilson to Max Jenning. Joan McKenzie to Ian Steel. Norma Carr to Betty Firth to Ken Morland. Mary Anderson to Jack Trewin. Jennifer Farquharson to Theo Ferris. Betty Loney to Kenneth Gilbert. Eathorne Stewart to Ron Pavia. Betty Wilson to Stan Scott. MARRIAGES Mary Webb to Phil Maxstead. Betty Dunstan to — Tippett. Pamela Rowley to John Sykes. Betty Bell to Murray Mathieson. Eileen Sharp to George Banks. Elsa Hemphill to Allan Hagger. Jean Bull to Max Redmond. Phyllis Judge to Bruce Crowl. Jean Judge to Bill Honeybun. Marjorie Field to Carson Carroll. Mary Strickland to Beth Bartlett to Harry Greene. Margaret Reddie to Charles Stewart. Loris Thomson to Ted Pavia. Alison Honey to Robt. Walpole. June Newell to George Pegg. Joan Toyne to Bruce Forster. Carleen Bogel to Alexander Fraser. Noel Humphries to John Campbell. Pierre Umhauer to Bruce Davey. Valerie Ives to Gordon Harrison. Margot Douglas to K. Morel. Susan Cookson to Henry Stretch. Joan Gurr to Bruce Humphries. Margaret Craig to Ian Toyne. Nancy Gowty to David Thorn. Marjorie Galbraith to Clive Lucas. Alice Daniels to Keith Vanstan. Dorothy Kendall to Peter Call. Roberta Brockenshire to Robert Duthie.

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BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. R. Boehm (Marion Hoe)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. Max Lund (Lorna Gill)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. J. Gilmore (Betty Herd)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. D. Spencer (June Elvins)—a daughter. Dr. and Mrs. D. O'Donnell (Lorraine Winstanley)— a son. Dr. and Mrs. G. Taylor (Heather Wallace)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. E. Anderson (Nancy Wallace)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. N. Ince (Jean McKenzie)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. D. Roydhouse (Peg Maddern)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. R. Hamilton (Audrey Smith)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fay (Ketha McCoy)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Harper (Margot Prowse)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Cook (Marjorie Drayton)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. I. Warland (Pamela Robertson)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Max Evans (Jean Davis)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. Cullver Matley (Margaret Anderson)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Laging (Judith Robley)—a son.

NEWS AND NOTES University Erina Lawson, Joanna Pyper and Heather Peden are studying 6th year Medicine. Ruth Lowson has begun her 5th year. Beverley McFarlane is doing well at Architecture. Margaret Fargie completed her Arts course and took out her B.A. degree. Norma McArthur this year gained her Ph.D. degree and a Fellowship at Cambridge U niversity. Margaret McArthur won a scholarship from Canberra, and is doing anthropological research at the London University. Deaconess Doreen Galbraith, who has been stationed at Coburg for two years, is being sent to Toowoomba, in Queensland. Nursing

Joan Oakley, Jill Rosson, Pamela Ford and Margaret McGregor are all continuing training. Pharmacy Margaret Weaver has completed her 4th year, while Pat McKay, Barbra Wood and Enid Baxter sit for 2nd year's exams. this month. Barbra was successful in winning the Zal Markov Prize for I st year Pharmacy students. Teachers' College Roma Knights is doing a Manual Arts Course at Melbourne Teachers' College. Jacqueline Dabb is at the Geelong Teachers' College, while Jeanette Wilson and Heather McClure are studying at the Melbourne Teachers' College. Rosemary Wood is Head Girl at Kindergarten Training College. Lois Deane won the bursary offered by the Presbyterian Church for Infant Teaching, and is at the Kindergarten Training College. Pam Trickett and Ann Spalding are also doing this course. Overseas Edith Leigh will be back in Geelong by the end of February, after twelve months touring abroad. Betty Penney is having a grand time, and making the most of her trip. Isabel Arnot has arrived home after a tour of Britain and the Continent. On her way home Isabel called at Kenya to spend a little time with Jeanette and her family. Avis King is leaving in the Roma in February for a six months' tour of Great Britain and Europe, and has a very extensive trip planned. Avis will be in London for the Coronation.

Congratulations to Jan Winstanley, who won one of the Centenary Prizes at the Geelong Hospital.

Rhonda McKay and Peg Honey are still overseas.

Barbara Thompson, Elizabeth Fairnie and Margaret Lewis have nearly completed twelve months, while Irene Weaver has finished her 3rd year.

School Staff Patricia Evans is on the School Office Staff, whilst Pat Blakiston is also on the Staff of Morongo."

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Baker, June, Anglesea. Hallam, Mrs. (Dora Riddle). Mahoney, Mrs. J. (Alison Simson), 26 Glenbrook Av., East Malvern. Mann, Stella, Nantes St., Newtown. McLennan, Jean, 77 Aberdeen St., Newtown. Pratt, Miss Gertrude (Headmistress 1920-41), I Bayview Ave., Hawthorn. Storrer, Ailsa, Maude St., Geelong. LIFE MEMBERS Andersen, Mrs. E. (Nancy Wallace), Sydney Par., East Geelong. Anderson, Mrs. J. (Alison McPhee), 26 Cook St., Geelong. Armstead, Mrs. E. (Norma Sweetten), 461 Bell St., Pascoe Vale South. Baker, Joy, I I3a Noble St., Geelong. Bales. Joan, Campbell St., Birchip. Ballintine, Aileen, 24 Charles St., Benalla. Batten, Beryl, 101 Hesse St., Queenscliff. Batten, Mrs. L. (Gwenda Ives), 61 Maude St., Geelong Batten, Mrs. 0. (M. Hirst), 44 Buckland Ave., Newtown. Bennett, Mrs. (Shirley Herd), Point Cook Rd., Laverton. Bennett, Roma, " Elmhurst," Dimboola. Blakiston, Gwen, Transvaal Sq., Geelong. Blakiston, Pat., 100 Corio Ter., Geelong. Blakiston, Mrs. S. (Gwen Maddern), 30 Retreat Rd., Geelong. Bence, Laurice, 154 Boundary Rd., East Geelong. Bond; Isobel, Scott St., Cobden. Bossence, Barbara, Fairview St., Newtown. Bowman, Janet, 398 Ryrie St., Geelong. Boyce, Barbara, 153 Murray St., Colac. Brewster, Ida, Scott St., Canterbury. Brooke-Ward, Pamela, c/o. H.M.A.S. Harman, Canberra, A.C.T. Brookes, Mardi, Box 43, Mt. Gambier, S.A. Browne, Margaret, " Caroola," Beveridge. Bruce, Mrs. L. F. (Betty Clay), Point Lonsdale. Bucknall, Mrs. M. (Isabel Heard), Carinya, Willaura. Burch, Shirley, 2 Hermitage Rd., Newtown. Burnside, Margaret, 100 Prospect Rd., Newtown. Carroll, Mrs. C. (Mari. Field). Cairney, Mrs. A. C. (L. Winstanley), 24 Humble St., Geelong. Caldow, Janette, " Glenox," Winchelsea. Carmichael, Betty, Argyle, Casterton. Carnell, Alexe, 7 Lunan Av., Drumcondra. Cassidy, Pat., Torquay. Chisholm, Mrs. J. (Lois Matthews), 99 Minerva Rd., Geelong. Clarke, Mrs. J. K. (Margot Lord), Aberdeen St., Geelong. Cameron, Jean, Fort William, Mortlake. Clutterbuck, Mrs. J. (Elsie David), Daisy St., Newtown. Cornell, Mrs. (Marjorie Gordon), 1442 Sturt St., Ballarat. Craig, Margaret, 8 Normanby St., East Geelong. Crawcour, Mrs. D. (Dorothy Jacobs), 100 Elphin Rd., Launceston.

Croaker, Mrs. R. W. (Lola Tedcastle), 95 Mortimore St., Moorabbin. Dadds, Deidre, 135 West Melbourne Rd., Geelong. Darby, Mrs. G. (Heather Stewart), " Carlyon," Latrobe Ter., Geelong. Davies, Mrs. L. B. (Lorna Clark), Pakington St., Geelong West. Davis, Noreen, 208 Autumn St., Geelong West. Deane, Lois, 44 Clarence St., Geelong West. Dean, P. rvl ., Torquay. De Carteret, Mrs. R. (Ruth Nagger), Victoria Ter., Geelong. Diggle, Alison, 2 French St., East Malvern. Dohnt, Mrs. E. (Nancy Heard), Leopold. Dougall, Jean, 176 McKillop St., East Geelong. Dougall, Mrs. K. (Daisy Collins), 238 Malop St., Geelong. Duffield, Jean, 260 McKillop St., Geelong. Dunn, Mrs. W. S. (June Graham), 122 Kincaid St., Wagga Wagga. Dunoon, Jennie, 12 Nantes St., Newtown. Duthie, Mrs. (Roberta Brockenshire), c/o. 26 Beach Par., Drumcondra. Elder, Alisoun, Rokewood. Elliott, Joan, The Manse, Chilwell. Ellis, Margaret, 392 Myers St., East Geelong. Elshaugh, Beverley, National Bank, Eastern Beach, Melbourne. Elsom, Jessie, Wallup, via Horsham. Elvins, Pat., Latrobe Ter., Geelong. Errey, Helen, 29 Barkley St., Camperdown. Evans, Judith, Barrabool. Evans, Pat, Barrabool. Evans, Mrs. Max (Jean Davies), The Peak, Nimmitabel, N.S.W. Evans, Mrs. R. (Betty Douglas), " Nauroy," Buckley. Fallaw, Mrs. H. (Vida Walter), Victoria Par., Geelong. Fargie, Jocelyn, 234 Latrobe Ter., Geelong. Fargie, Margaret, 234 Latrobe Ter., Geelong. Farquharson, Jennifer, Birregurra. Fewtrell, Judith, 64 Albert St., Geelong West. Fish, Jean, Ira! Park, Dookie. French, Mrs. J. (Mary Graham), 26 Orr St., Manifold Heights. Galbraith, Marjorie, 104 Shannon Ave., Newtown. Geddes, Innes, Karmala, Lake Bolac. Gell, Muriel, 472 Ryrie St., Geelong. Gillett, Audrey, Jalna P.B., Geelong. Gordon, L. K., 46 Bourke Cres., Geelong. Gordon, Jean, Box 33, Avoca. Gowty, Margaret, 4 Francis St., Newtown. Grant, Betty, 131 Aberdeen St., Geelong. Grant, Lesley, 26 Shore Grove, North Coburg. Green, Mrs. (Beth Bartlett), Latrobe Ter., Newtown. Griffiths, Mrs. J. (Mavis Edmonds), Culbin Ave., Belmont. Hamilton, Mrs. R. (Audrey Smith), II Elizabeth St., Newtown. Hannan, Mrs. J. L. (Edith Olsen), 62 Eastgate St., Oakleigh. Harper, Mrs. A. K. (Margot Prowse), 7 Glenroy Rd., Hawthorn. Hartwick, June, Grovedale. Harsley, Mrs. L., Flat 4, 2a Kertford St., East St. Kilda. Harvey, Mrs. J. E. (Joyce Richmond), Bell View, Murgheboluc. Headlam, Mrs. J. (Meg Carmichael), Argyle, Casterton.

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Heard, Janet, 27 Camden Rd., Newtown. Hearne, Patricia, 53 The Esplanade, Geelong. Hagger, Mrs. A. (Elsa Hemphill), 3 Rowena Rd., North Carnegie. Hewitson, Betty, Golf House, Healesville. Hill, Dorothy, Lawrence Park," Batesford. Hill, Lisle, 26 Lonsdale St., South Geelong. Holmes, Mrs. A. S. (Wynne Sinclair), Rocklands, Drik Drik. Honey, Patricia, Merriwarp, Ceres. Hopkinson, Mrs. W. (Mollie Shirra), Aberdeen St., Geelong. Howell, Mrs. V. (Vera Moebus), Bannockburn. Hughes, Betty, Anglesea. Hutchins, Mrs. H. C. (Agnes Venters), Leigh Park P.B., Doroq, Geelong. Hyde, Mrs. (Pauline Marchant), c/o. 6 Meakin St., East Geelong. Illingworth, Mrs. S. (Gwen Webster), 23 Laurel Bank Par., Newtown. Ince, Mrs. (Jean McKenzie), la Campbell Ave., Manifold Heights. Ingpen, Mrs. T. (V. Anderson), Latrobe Ter., Geelong. Irving, Mrs. J. (Myrl Holt), 342 Myers St., Geelong. Ives, Valerie, c/o. Gordon Technical College. Johnstone, Merlyn, 7 Union St., Belmont. Keen, Mrs. H. S. (Gwen McKeon), 23 Austin St., Newtown. Kelso, Mrs. M. (Mollie Bromell), Coleraine, Vic. Kerr, Joyce, " Green Abbey," Oaklands, N.S.W. King, Avis, 6 McMillan Ave., Drumcondra. Lang, Isobel, Bostock House, Geelong. Lee, Yvonne, Allambee, Lismore. Leigh, Edith, Skene St., Geelong. Lewis, Mrs. I. (Nancy Day), 24 Volum St., Manifold Heights. Lilburne, Mrs. H. (Jessie Lowe), 100 Aphrasia St., Newtown. Little, Gwen, Gray St., Hamilton, Louttit, Alys, 28 McDonald St., Manifold Heights. Madden, A., Manifold P.O., Geelong. Marshall, Melba, Kilburnie Park P.B., Nhill. Madden, Lynette, Bell Post Hill, Geelong. Madden, Joyce, " Strathire," Batesford. Malseed, Dulcie, Benara, Drik Drik. Margetts, Audrey, 43 Wattle Valley Rd., Canterbury. Marshall, Mrs. W. (Jean Venters), Scottsdale, Tas. Martin, Mollie, Gurr St., East Geelong. May, Winifred, Private Bag, Stawell. Meek, Mrs. A. J. (Betty Jackson), Bromleigh, Mininera, Vic. Messenger, Marian, Private Bag, Mildura. Miles, Mrs. F. (Margaret Pettitt), 2 Rugby St., Belmont. Money, Mrs. J. (Florence Davies), Aphrasia St., Newtown. Moreton, Honor, Coolangatta, Lake Bolac. Moreton, Gwenda, Coolangatta, Lake Bolac. Moreton, Joan, Coolangatta, Lake Bolac. Moreton, Marian, Coolangatta, Lake Bolac. Morris, Mrs. H. G. (Allison Heard), Lake Banks, Noradjuha. Morrison, Barbara, 19 Seymour St., Terang. Morton, Nita, Blink Bonnie, Bacchus Marsh. Muller, Mrs. G. J. (Marrianne Pettitt), Melbourne Rd., La ra. Mund, Mrs. M. (Lorna Gill), Petone, New Zealand. Murray, Joan, National Bank, Wangaratta. McMillan, Mrs. T. (Gladys Mathieson), Queensland.

McCallum, Mrs. J. (Joan Price), 40 Shannon Ave., Newtown. McCann, Mrs. E. (Edna McIntyre), Dryden, Fyansford. McColl, Mrs. S. J. (June Orchard), 21 Austin St., Newtown. McCormack, Mavis, Upper Morrison, via Elaine. McCowan, Mrs. I. (Morva Chisholm), Cliff St., North Geelong. McCrabb, Norma, Inverkesl, Terang. McIntyre, Mrs. D. (Nancy Price), Hamilton. McDougall, Beverley, Macarthur, Vic. McGregor, Margaret, Box 15, Rochester. McGregor, Mary, Box 15, Rochester. McIntyre, Mrs. J. (Nancy Field), Swan St., Wangaratta. McKenzie, Mrs. (Freda Dunn), 8 Carmichael St., East Ivanhoe. McKindlay, Esma, Richmond Park, Perricoota Rd., Moama, N.S.W. McKinnon, Elaine, Y.W.C.A. Hostel, Geelong. McKinnon, Shirley, 36 The Avenue, Parkville. (Kitty McLennan), Scotland. McNaughton, L., Meredith. McPhee, Jcan, I Nantes St., Newtown. Nelson, Mrs. E. (Lesley Long), Kenya Colony. Newall, Judith, Marnoo, Vic. Newell, Mrs. A. (Mary McLennan), Marnoo, Vic. Neilson, Joan, 19 Retreat Rd., Newtown. Oddie, Margaret, Challicum Park, Beaufort. Orchard, Mrs. D. (Phyllis David), 84 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Belmont. Paton, Mrs. S. M. (Judy Johnson), Crailing," Tooma, via Albury. Patterson, Mrs. G. (Jocelyn McGilvray), Yuruga, Laverton. Patterson, Mrs. R. (M. Ward), Kent Rd., Hamilton. Peel, Jean, Tower Hill, Inverleigh. Penney, Jessie, 98 Noble St., Newtown. Petterson, Claire, Ocean Grove, Vic. Profiit, Mrs. V. (Gladys Wynne), Claremont Ave., Newtown. Purnell, Mrs. A. E. (Jean McIntyre), Narawong, Moriac. Purnell, Marjorie, c/o. Mr. R. Purnell, Noble St., Newtown. Pyper, Joanna, Westbury, Tas. Rassmussen, P., 8 Drumcondra Ave., Geelong. Reid, Mrs. Duncan (Nancy Munro), 275 Pakington St., Newtown. Rentoul, Jean, 286 Latrobe Ter., Geelong. Richardson, Elaine, Aphrasia St., Newtown. Reeve, Mrs. J. (Marjorie McGie), 256 Latrobe Ter., Geelong. Reeves, Vera, Pakington St., Newtown. Rix, Mrs. L. (Margaret Cameron), Retreat Rd., Newtown. Robertson, Flora, Culbin Ave., Belmont. Routley, Margaret, 52 Gummow St., Swan Hill. Rowe, Jean, 17 Roslyn Rd., Belmont. Ruxton, Mrs. E. (Dorothy Brown), 31 Retreat Rd., Newtown. Sedqwick, Mrs. R. (Rita Glen), Glenleith Ave., Geelong. Selle, Mrs. N. (Stella Pagels), 359 Ryrie St., Geelong. Sellers, L., Shone, Mrs. L. (Gwen Dancey), 25 Fairview St., Newtown. Stewart, Eathorne, 7 Fernery Gro., Newtown. Simson, Margaret, 7 Stephen St., Newtown.

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Sinclair, Ann, Nardoo, Bamawm Extension. Wood, Mrs. Stan. (Jean Mathieson), Nantes St., Sinclair, Elizabeth, Bamawm Extension. Newtown. Worland, Valerie, Strathmere, Winchelsea. Smith, Logie (Enid Buchanan), 106 Prospect Rd., Newtown. Wright, Mrs. J. (Mvee Herd), c/o. Newsagency, Lorne. Sloman, Mrs. J. H. (Lynne Adams), Orton St., Ocean Grove. FINANCIAL MEMBERS, 1952 Smith, Mrs. A. (Alison Potter), 9a Wattletree Rd., Geelong. Arnott, Isabel, I I Purrumbete Ave., Manifold Heights. Smith, Mrs. C. (Helen Sutcliffe), North Glen," Barnes, Marjorie, 8 Camden Rd., Newtown. Elaine. Bate, Mrs. P. (Phoebe Bignell), Dorothy Ave., Belmont. Smith, Ethel, Glenormiston North. Baxter, Enid, 130 Virginia St., Geelong West. Smith, Joyce, 290 Pakington St., Newtown. Bennett, Beverly, 2I5a High St., Belmont. Sowden, Beth, 283 Ryrie St., Geelong. Brebner, Dorothy, Willow Bank, Buangor. Spencer, Mrs. D. (June Elvins), Chester St., Newtown. Brownhill, Mary, Prospect Rd., Newtown. Stabernack, Mrs. (Mari. Blakiston), 100 Corio Ter., Burch, Beverley, 2 Hermitage Rd., Newtown: Geelong. Collins, Mrs. H. (Rosemary Murdoch), 14 Collins St., Steel, Elizabeth, Bundara, Buckley. Belmont. Stephens, Madge, Bryce Ave., Newtown. Craddock, Noel. Stewart, Mrs. B. (Barbara Batten), 44 Buckland Ave., Crowl, Mrs. B. (Phyllis Judge), c/o. Mrs. Judge, Newtown. Latrobe Ter., Geelong. Stewart, Mrs. J. (Dawn Grundy), 369 Centre Rd., Dabb, Jacqueline, 22 Glenleith Ave., Geelong. Bentleigh. Davis, Kathleen, 208 Autumn St., Geelong West. Stringer, Mrs. (Joan Mockridge), Regent St., Fairnie, Elizabeth, 19 Buckland Ave., Newtown. West Moolap. Fay, Mrs. H. (Ketha McCoy), P.O. Box 39, McLean, Symons, Isabel, Almonds, via Lake Rowan. N.S.W. Taylor, Mrs. G. (Heather Wallace), Sydney. Forsyth, Marjorie, 239 McKillop St., Geelong. Thompson, B. Foster, Joan, 19 Upper Skene St., Newtown. Thompson, Mrs. (Elva Illingworth), 21 Fitzroy St., Freeland, Margaret, 15 Oxford St., Belmont. East Geelong. Gillespie, Myrna, Portarlington. Thomson, Mrs. A. (Jean Calder), 9 Manifold St., Habergham, Joan, Toorak Par., Drumcondra. Manifold Heights. Harding, Mrs. D. (Nancy White), 10 Noble St., Thomson, Loris, 168 Yarra St., Geelong. Newtown. Thomson, Mary, 47 Roslyn Rd., Belmont. Henry, Barbara, 7 Roslyn' Rd., Belmont. Thomson, Helen, 5 Margaret St., Geelong. Henshaw, Mrs. B. (Marjorie Munro), 64 Skene St., Thornton, Betty, Roseneath," Bumbartha. Newtown. Tolhurst, Mrs. W. (Morva Long), c/o. 22 Stephen St., Hill, Barbara, 29 Volum St., Manifold Heights. Newtown. Izard, Anne, Harkaway," Merbein. Toyne, Joan, 13 Elgin St., Geelong West. Jolly, Mrs. (P. Freedman), 43 Villamanta St., Tritchler, Margery, Mercer Par., Newtown. Geelong West. Timms, Freda, 31 Riverview Ter., Belmont. Knights, Roma, The Avenue, Western Beach. Tyack, Margaret, 5 Shackleton St., Belmont. Lang, Rosemary, 50 Middleton St., Highett, Melb. Umhauer, Pierre, 5 Fairview St., Newtown. Lewis, Margaret, I I Park St., Newtown. Varley, Mrs. A. J. (Phyllis McKenzie), N.M.B. 20, Loney, Betty, 132 McKillop St., Geelong. Tocumwal, N.S.W. Lorimer, Pam, Ocean Grove. Venters, Nan, Aphrasia St., Newtown. Lorimer, Carlene, Ocean Grove. Venters, Mrs. S. (Sadie Honey), Springvale, Lockett, Norma, 18 Beach Par., Drumcondra. Stonehaven. Lucas, Mrs. M., Buckland Ave., Newtown. Wainwright, Mrs. R. (Bertha Levy), Yuriga, McAllister, Mrs. (Thelma Gibb), Wallington. Winchelsea. Mackenzie, Joan, 5 Wimmera St., Belmont. Walker, Jocelyn, 3 Hector St., Geelong West. McKay, Pat, 229 High St., Belmont. Walter, Mrs. K. (Agnes Black), Box 51, Macarthur, McKenzie, Janet, 11 Bell Par., Drumcondra. Vic. Madden, Patsy, 3 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Belmont. Ward, Rosemary, 13 Shannon Ave., Newtown. Murton, Mrs. M. (— Arnott), Purrumbete Ave., Watson, Mrs. (Janet Turner), 16 Fairview St., Manifold Heights. Burwood, Vic. Nash, Mrs. J. C. (Jean Kelso), Church St., Coleraine. Watts, Marjorie, Anakie Rd., North Geelong. Neilson, Margaret, Laurel Bank Par., Newtown. White, Mrs. R. (Gertrude Walter), 372 Myers St., Oakley, Joan, 48 Virginia St., Newtown. East Geelong. Patching, Shirley, 17 Learmonth St., Queenscliff. Williams, Mrs. A. W. (Doreen White), Bellbrae, Parks, Margaret, Nurses' Home, Geelong Hospital. via Geelong. Ponting, Beverley, la McMillan Ave., Drumcondra. Williams, Margot, 3 Clifton Ave., Stawell. Pope, Joan, Seaview Par., North Shore. Williams, Alison, Marathon P.B., Geelong. Price, Beverleye, 27 Fitzroy St., Geelong West. Wilson, Edith, 29 Regent St., Belmont. Saywell, Barbara, Church St., Geelong West. Wilson, Jeannette, 35 York St., Camperdown. Scotney, Barbara, 8 Garlick Ave., Newtown. Wilson, Marie, 35 York St., Camperdown. Smith, Gwen, 233 Autumn St., Geelong West. Wilson, Mrs. W. (Gwen Purnell), 15 Frank St., Strong, Joy, 93 Roslyn Rd., Belmont. Newtown. Simpson, Mrs. (Lorna Bampfield), 196 Aberdeen St., Geelong. Wightmick, Mrs. (Beth Davis), Ipswich, Queensland.

DEBUTANTES AT " MORONGO " OLD COLLEGIANS' "AT HOME " Standing (L. to R.): Jacqueline Dabb, Pat Honey, Beverley Ponting, Beverley Price, Jocelyn Fargie, Elizabeth Fairnie, Lois Deane, Margaret Lewis, Joan Pope. Seated (L. io R.): Roma Knights, Miss L. Shaw (Principal), Erica Wallace, Miss J. Rowe (President of Old Collegians), Barbara Hill. Front Row (L. to R.): Barbara Henry, Margarel- Gowty, Beverley Burch, Marjorie Forsyth.

Members of the Cast of " Her Shop," presented by " Morongo " Old Collegians Dramatic Club

Back Row (L. to R.): Helen Weaver, Barbara Bossence, June Baker. Front Row (L. to R.): Noreen Davis, Jean Trethowan, Gertrude White.

THE LUCERNIAN Smith, Leona, Flat 2, 249 Pakington St., Geelong. Stephens, Rosemary, Bannockburn. Schefferle, Norma, 5 Miles St., Newtown, Geelong. Thornton, Betty, Tallygaroopna Rd. Delivery, Vic. Trethowan, Jean, Wallacia Flats, Fenwick St., Geelong. Turner, Mrs. G. (Gwen Weddell), 437 Moorabool St., Geelong. Walker, Jeanette, c/o. National Bank, Adelaide. Wallace, Erica, Ryrie St., Geelong. Wood, Barbara, 117 Prospect Rd., Newtown. Welsh, Margaret, 60 Western Beach, Geelong. Whittaker, Margaret, 9 Wattletree Rd., Drumcondra.

Jullien, Dorothy. Mann, Greta. McKee, Una. Pattison, J. Shann, Enid. Sjogren, Wendy. Spencer, June. Taverner, M.

WESTERN DISTRICT BRANCH President: Flora McDonald.

MELBOURNE BRANCH President: Jean Croll. Secretary: Bonnie Dwyer. Treasurer: Kathleen Perry. Once again our Branch has had a successful year, and with the infusion of young members at present in the City for University courses, K.T.C. training and other positions, we have considerably added to our membership. The social activities have been very successful, and we are looking forward to even greater things for 1953.

Secretary: Margaret Carson. Treasurer: Evelyn Bauer. The year 1952 has been a happy and successful one for the Old Collegians in the Western District. Four dances have been held, and the financial success of each has been of great satisfaction to the hostesses, all of whom take a great interest in these social activities. We were pleased to welcome Miss Shaw and Jean Rentoul to our August dance, which was a happy evening for all concerned. Our Annual Meeting is set down for November 8th, and we are looking forward to enjoying another good year in 1953.

LIFE MEMBERS Bloomfield, Mrs. E. (Marjorie Northey). Bishop, Mrs. K. (Elsie Gough). Caldicut, Mrs. K. J. (Dorothy Adams). Croll, Mrs. E. (Jean Pettitt). Cuzens, Mrs. R. (Ruth West). French, Mrs. H. (Rosemary Weddell). Glover, Dorothy. Harding, Minnie. Fleming, Mrs. A. M. (Margaret Salter). Hawken, Mrs. J. (Ena Miller). Hicks, Eileen. Johnston, Erica. Jones, Audrey. McKee, Mrs. M. (Helen Venters). Madden, Edith. Makepeace, Mrs. (Marian West). Maunder-Jones, Mrs. G. (Daisy Balfour). Milne, Chloris. Orchard, Mrs. W. (Vivienne Bartlett). Price, Rosaleen. Peden, Heather. Perry, Kathleen. Pettitt, Mavis. Ralton, Mrs. L. (Leila Wallace). Stevens, Mrs. E. (Francis Gough). Scott, Mrs. R. J. (Marion Cameron) . Whittaker, Elaine. Williams, Mrs. H. M. (Helen Twaddell). FINANCIAL MEMBERS, 1952 Allen, Pat. Bunworth, Joan. Dwyer, Bonnie. Hawson, Eunice.

LIFE MEMBERS Alexander, Mrs. D. (Joyce Carson), Pomborneit East. Bauer, Evelyn, Cororooke. Boyce, Barbara, Colac. Blythe, Patricia, c/o. Alfred Hospital, Prahran. Campbell, Mrs. A. (M. McDonald), Sheep Hills. Clifford, Mrs. E. (Norma Middleton), Private Bag, Colac. Carson, Margaret, Private Bag, Colac. Farquharson, Jennifer, Birregurra. Gray, Mrs. H. S. (Greta McIntosh), Colac. Atkinson-Grimshaw, Mrs. (Valmai Thomas), Elliminyt. Higgins, Elva, Swan Marsh. Henderson, Mrs. (Jean Brien), Whoorel. Lang, Jessie, Weering. Long, Mrs. (Jessie Gibson), Cressy. McAdam, Jean, Colac. McDonald, Flora, Colac. McDonald, Janet, Beeac. McKenzie, Dorothy, Terang. McLeod, Una, Cressy. McLeod, Violet, Cressy. Mander-Jones, Mrs. (L. McDonald), Adelaide. Pocock, Judith, Weering. Reddie, Janette, Weering. Sims, Mrs. (A. McDonald), Beeac. Sutherland, Shirley, Neale's Bag, Colac. Symons, Mrs. N. (Nancy Stewart), Werneth. Williams, Joan, Weering. Williams, Gwen, Weering. Yates, Margaret, Colac.

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Connell, Helen, Cressy. Caldow, Jean, Cressy. Stewart, C., Warrowie,“ Irrewarra. MARRIAGES Blythe, Patricia. McCallum, A.

QUO VADIS? Unfortunately, school days cannot last for ever, and as the end of these carefree, happy days comes closer we have to make our choice as to what we are going to do in the future. The following articles, written by Old Collegians, may assist the present girl in her choice, and should be of interest to all Old Collegians wherever they may be. Only eight careers have been covered— there are so many others open to women these days—but we have tried to provide a cross-section of interest to a big proportion.

MY CAREER, AND YOURS? In mankind's endeavour to combat disease the science of medicine was born and developed, until to-day we might be justly proud of the immense progress which has been made. Together with this progress has grown the profession of nursing. Those of you still at school, and uncertain of the future, have you stopped and considered? Have you considered what you owe to your community, to your family, and to yourself? There is a way for you to help repay that debt—simply by becoming a nurse, and giving more to the world than receiving from it. Indeed, there are other ways, but perhaps Let us this is one of the most exciting. briefly view the life a trainee nurse enjoys.

cope with her tasks. I remember most vividly my first night on senior night duty, when was in charge of a male medical ward, consisting of about thirty patients. As I entered the ward, clutching my torch and numerous books which I was sure I would need for reference during the night, I wondered if, when daylight dawned, my charges and I would be recognisable. As I began my first night report my pen shook alarmingly, but as the night progressed, my confidence grew, and the knowledge that the, night sister was nearby if I needed advice was most comforting. The following night I really began to enjoy night duty. Perhaps one of the greatest thrills for a trainee nurse is the time when she starts the rounds.'' This consists of specialised branches of nursing, and includes courses in X-ray, dietetics, casualty and out-patient departments, theatre and blood bank. It means much study for the trainee and a great deal of interesting work. Final examinations will be drawing near for her, and following a tradition of my hospital, which is not compulsory, she will start budgeting for her new outfit. This is great fun, and sometimes covers six months before she is satisfied. It is a life which is full of interest, and as the years go by and the trainee graduates from nurse to sister, her character and personality will have developed, so that she will have something worthwhile to offer people whom she may meet and work with in future years. Nursing is indeed a profession which is thrilling and satisfying. Jan Winstanley (Geelong Hospital).

TEACHER: CHARACTER BUILDER: FRIEND

From the moment she arrives in her new surroundings she experiences companionship with girls who will later become her friends, who will know her and share her happiest moments, who will laugh with her, and who will help her if she needs it.

Among extended courses offered to teachers in the Victorian Education Department is the Special Speech Training Course. From ten to fifteen students are chosen each year for this course, which necessitates an extra year in college after the Trained Primary Teachers' Certificate Course.

She will be taught discipline, and appre ciate its necessity for her exacting work. As she works her way up from junior to senior nurse, she will become responsible and able to carry out her duties well. There will be moments when she Al doubt her ability to

After training in general teaching, the speech training course is far more specialised, but it still covers a wide field of activities. All students have to pass the University Examination in Art of Speech at Grade VI standard. Most of the theory for this

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examination is covered in classes at the Teachers' College and the practical side is taken under different teachers at the Conservatorium. Other subjects taken in conjunction with the course help to give a background to the teaching of speech. English, Physical Training, Music, Speech Therapy, Psychology, Art, Modelling, Puppetry, Drama, Miming, Costume, Play Readings, Production, Verse and Choral Speaking constitute the course. In connection with these subjects, visits are made to art exhibitions, plays, films, ballets and recitals. Discussions take place on all aspects of these productions. Offsetting the academic side is the practice in teaching in primary schools, which is carried out one full day each week throughout the year. After this year of training one is appointed a member of the Music and Speech Training Staff. All the teachers on this staff are itinerent and service several schools in the My time is divided between one district. four schools, which are all in industrial districts. The teaching of speech in such areas as Fitzroy, Brunswick and North Melbourne is vastly different from work in the more residential areas. The course has to be modified, and a general speech consciousness has to be achieved before any practical improvements can be sought. The work in these areas is very interesting, because one is really bringing to the children something that is quite new to them. People who have constantly had access to the wellknown poems of A. A. Milne, R. L. Stevenson and De La Mare find it hard to believe that girls and boys aged up to twelve and thirteen have never heard of them. Because of this, speech work is closely allied to poetry appreciation. Once the children can distinguish and appreciate the beautiful use of language, the teaching of speech is easier because there is an ideal in view. Another interesting feature is the work with the New Australians. A group of these is found in each grade in most industrial areas. Most speech work is done in a play-way, as for infant grades, but it is hampered by vocabulary difficulties. The majority of these children have a very keen ear and can distinguish and repeat a sound correctly although they may have no idea of the meaning of the word in which the sound is contained.

The teaching of speech training in the schools is comparatively new from the point of view of specially-trained teachers, and is still in the experimental stage. However, even now results indicate that the aim of this interesting work will be realised. N. Dabb. COOKING DEMONSTRATOR Jean Rowe gives us an Insight into the Work In a quiet street in one of Melbourne's inner suburbs the McAlpin Test Kitchen is located. During the busy morning tests are made of the flour taken from the automatic packing machine, phone queries answered, letters attended to, and careful preparation of trays made pending the afternoon cooking demonstration. At 1.45 p.m. each day a specially-chartered bus, carrying about forty ladies, draws into the curb. The group may be members of a hospital auxiliary, church guild, mothers' club, etc. In the foyer they are welcomed and briefly told what the programme for the visit will consist of. Expert guides conduct them through the factory, when the making and filling of cartons with flour is of interest to everybody. Upstairs in the very modern kitchen, our audience watches most keenly as I turn out a batch of spiral cheese scones, a chocolate whirl cake, coffee sponge, passionfruit cakes and cocoanut biscuits. That is a typical programme taken from a recent afternoon. Tea-time is always a popular break, when our guests sample the results of our baking. Leaving shortly before 4 p.m., they receive a recipe book, current pamphlets and a programme of recipes demonstrated. My work does not keep me within the four walls. In July a big exhibition at the Exhibition Building took me there for almost a fortnight. Thousands of interested people watches these displays. August was a really thrilling month—Education Week was celebrated, and at the invitation of the Melbourne Technical College I had the novel experience of doing television on six occasions, and demonstrated the making of sponges, icing and piping. I shall never forget the heat, glare of the lights and the vast quantity of equipment surrounding me as I did the work.

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Glancing at the desk calendar as I write this I am reminded that the plane leaves at 8.30 a.m. on Wednesday for Mildura, where a busy programme of demonstration has been drawn up. A week later finds me in Warrnambool, then back to Bendigo, and still later to Dandenong. I find this work most interesting and really worth while, for such service is of great help to Victorian housewives. It is not uncommon to meet Old Collegians not seen for many years, and for a short time work is completely forgotten as we recall the happiness of our years together at " Morongo."

THE NAVY AS A CAREER Eighteen months ago the first recruits of the newly-formed Women's Royal Australian Naval Service entered Flinders Naval Depot to do fourteen days' 'I rookie " course before settling down in earnest to study for the branches of the service they were to make their careers for the next four years. During this course I, together with girls from all over Australia, learnt everything, from parade ground drill to tying knots. In this short time we had to learn the traditions of the Navy and familiarise ourselves with naval terms. For example, the floor is the deck, rooms are cabins, and when you leave the depot, you go ashore, and on returning come on board. It was a squad of very proud girls who took their place in the march-past at divisions on that Friday which marked the end of their course. Together with some men we were lined up and inspected by both WRAN officers and male officers, and then we marched past to the tune of "All the Nice Girls Love a Sailor," which has somehow become our theme song. As a recruit telegraphist I had a sevenmonth course awaiting me. We became pupils at H.M.A. Signal School, and school hours were 8 a.m. to 3.50 p.m., with one hour It was rather strange to sit for dinner. behind a desk again, more especially as our instructors were men who have spent the best part of twelve years sailing the world. The subjects we studied included sending and receiving the Morse code, sending and receiving messages by voice, radio theory, and

visual signalling, as well as how to handle typewriters, teleprinters and different types of receivers. When off duty we were able to go to the pictures and dances; facilities for golf, tennis, hockey, basketball, indoor and outdoor swimming were also available. For display purposes we were taught highland dancing and the Sailor's Hornpipe. With our course completed, we were telegraphists on draft to H.M.A.S. " Harman," which is the Naval Wireless Station situated five miles from Canberra. Now we were really on the job for which we had been trained. As communications never cease, we work in watches around the clock. The thought of getting up at 1.30 a.m. appalled us at first, but we soon slipped into the way of it. Days off at a time compensate for the early and late hours we work as watchkeepers. We are quartered in cottages with every modern convenience. Six girls share a cottage. Meals are served from the " galley," and we eat on the " mess deck." When off duty we go " ashore " in -the " Liberty Boat." One must never forget one is aboard a ship. There is more than just material advantage to a career in the W.R.A.N.S. We feel we are serving our country, and as the Navy has a reputation for doing things extremely well, we are proud to be part of it. Pam Brooke-Ward (Tel. WRAN.)

K.T.C. — AND HOW? It's in Kew—not to be confused with the asylum! Situated in 4 Madden Grove, and known as " our happy College on the hill " (to quote a certain College Song). We have lectures at College, but spend much of the time actually working with the children in kindergartens throughout the city and suburbs. We'll give you a brief resume of a typical kindergarten morning — and by typical we mean topical! Students arrive bright and early at 8.45 a.m., their moods depending on the weather and the night before. Mannequins have nothing on us for quick changes! Quick changes made into crisp, freshlystarched and laundered check uniforms.

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Are the paints mixed? Is the clay the right consistency? Does the paste smell? Is the dust on the cupboards more than an inch thick? A quick look, and the children begin to arrive. Miss—Look at my beetles! 'I " Look at my bugs! I got thousands at home! " " You wear the same dress every day! " "I I got new shoes! " " I've got real football socks! " " I've got a Hopalong Cassidy suit at home! " " I'm Superman . . . Zoom! 'I "I Anyway, my father's a policeman, and he can put you in gaol! " (at which the poor trembling student withdraws to put out the equipment, followed by her ever-increasing flock). Programmes vary in different kindergartens, but there is always a period of outdoor and of indoor play. Student surveys her domain. There's Johnny's head peeping round a corner, Billie's legs waving wildly from the top of the jungle gym., Anthony hanging upside down, and John with a mouthful of tar. Around the corner come six speedsters, each battling for first place on their flashing red trikes. A pile of blocks quiver, and the smallest child emerges from beneath the pile with a beaming face and surveys the ruins. An industrious water-painter perches precariously on his flimsy scaffolding, high above his fellow " men." Enthusiastic barrackers can be seen at the snail races—held in the sandpit this week. Two blackened figures appear from nowhere: " Gee, Miss — gardening's fun! " Our part in all this is to be alert to everything happening; in fact, one must have eyes in the back of one's head—and enter into the children's play when requested, being, in turn, a passenger on a ship, a baby in the dolls' house, a nature expert, a carpenter, a sympathetic comforter, and last, but not least, a referee. After milk and fruit there is an indoor period, which normally includes a discussion. These are on various topics, ranging from

insects to ocean liners. Then the children disperse to various activities—block corner, dolls' corner, 'clay table, painting, or they may like to look at books, play with puzzles or gaze at the goldfish, or attend to the family of mice. New and strange forms of life appear every day on the nature table. There is also a dress-up trunk, from which amusinglyarrayed and hardly-recognisable characters emerge. Music time—this morning it may be singing, rhythms, games (with the piano, gramophone or percussion band). Then comes rest time in individual sleeping-bags on the floor, followed by what to most children is the climax of the morning—story time! The last child goes out the door with energy not one whit diminished, and the students, one by one, proceed to collapse. We'd like to tell you about College life apart from the kindergarten, but we had better not monopolise this magazine! College life is lots of fun. Why not come and see for yourself! " Two of Us."

PHARMACY AS A CAREER To those girls to whom the prospect of another four years of study is not utterly intolerable, the Pharmacy Course offers a very interesting and remunerative career. Qualifications in this course are recognised in all English-speaking countries, and hence you are able to travel with the certainty of obtaining a good position in these countries in normal times. Those desirous of entering upon the course must complete the examination for the School Leaving Certificate of the University of Melbourne in at least five subjects, including English and one subject from the Languages and Humanities Group and one from the Mathematics and Science Group, as set out in the University Handbook of Public Examinations, or pass the Preliminary Examination conducted by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria. Successful applicants embark upon an apprenticeship of at least four years with a registered pharmaceutical chemist, the minimum age for the commencement of this

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apprenticeship being sixteen years. During this period they are introduced to every side of work in a pharmacy, ranging from the drudgery of washing bottles (usually only in the first year) to the thrill of the actual dispensing. Throughout these four years, students residing in the metropolitan area are required to attend lectures at the College of Pharmacy. For country students a correspondence course is provided for the first two years, but students must attend the College for lectures during the third and fourth years of the course. Examinations are held in each subject every year, and scholarships and prizes are available to meritorious students.

The Pharmacy Students' Association arranges many events, such as the annual balls, week-end excursions, and sporting activities. There is also a congress held at a camp-site, at which students from every State can meet to discuss various aspects of their profession and to enjoy a holiday in fellowship with other young people of the same interests. If you are a student interested in a career which offers scope for research and your own initiative, or if the opportunity to help humanity calls to you, then Pharmacy is well worth thinking about. P. McKay.