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PRESBYTERIAN GIRLS' COLLEGE

THE LUCERNIAN

DECEMBER, 1953

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

Editress: CLARE NORWOOD

" Lucernian " Committee: BARBARA FARGIE, PRUDENCE ISRAEL, WYN MUNRO, MARY SELLE

Vol. 2, No. 24 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: Mary Selle (Senior Prefect), Rosemary Aikman, Denise Bodey, Dina Cannon, Barbara Fargie, Helen Hirst, Anna McBain, Clare Norwood. Deputy Prefects: Dorothy Chew, Olive Howell, Prudence Israel, Mary McDonald, Davina McIntosh, Alison McIntyre, Gerda Nicolson. House Committee: Wendy Bedggood, Valarie Cairns, Dina Cannon, Dorothy Chew, Mary Gawith, Olive Howell, Prudence Israel, Mary McDonald, Sheena Macintyre, Jennifer Neale, Merle Rix, Mary Selle, Elizabeth Smail, Anne Weaver, Jeanette Weaver. Sports Captains: Dorothy Chew. Captain, Dorothy Chew; Vice-Captain, Margaret Speers. Baseball: Basketball: Captain, Margaret Speers; Vice-Captain, Janice Anderson. Hockey: Captain, Dorothy Chew; Vice-Captain, Dianne Errey. Tennis: Dina Cannon; Vice-Captain, Janice Anderson. Ardens House: Captain, Barbara Fargie; Vice-Captain, Margaret Speers. Forum Representatives, Merle Rix, Valarie Cairns, Helen Profitt. Harris House: Captain, Dorothy Chew; Vice-Captain, Prudence Israel. Forum Representatives: Alison McIntyre, Olive Howell, Elizabeth Smail. Lawson House: Captain, Helen Hirst; Vice-Captain, Jennifer Biddulph. Forum Representatives, Gerda Nicolson, Mary McDonald, Jeanette Fewtrell. Roslyn House: Captain, Dina Cannon; Vice-Captain, Dianne Errey. Forum Representatives, Anne Weaver, Sheena Macintyre, Norma Devine. Library Committee: Miss Phillips, Dina Cannon (Librarian), Norma Devine, Barbara Fargie, Olive Howell, Prudence Israel, Wyn Munro, Mary McDonald, Sheena Macintyre, Clare Norwood, Helen Profitt, Mary Selle, Marie Vautier. Social Services: Miss Evans, Prudence Israel, Clare Norwood. Music Club: Miss Wadelton (President); Miss Littleton, Miss Butler, Miss McQualter, Miss Wurfel, Mrs. Watson (Vice-Presidents); Dina Cannon (Secretary); Jennifer Biddulph, Wendy Bedggood, Valarie Cairns, Dorothy Chew, Dianne Errey, Prudence Israel, Alison McIntyre, Mary Selle, Helen Hirst. French Club: Miss Botterill, Gerda Nicolson.

CONTENTS Page School Office-Bearers

Editorial

Council Notes . .

Parents' and Friends' Association ..

Junior School Auxiliary

Morongo

School Notes . . . . .

Junior School Notes ..

Prefects' Notes . . . .

Calendar of School Events, 1953

House Notes . . . . . . .

Boarders' Diary, 1953 ..

Swimming . . . .

Baseball

Basketball .

Hockey . .

Tennis .. .

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Colour Awards . .

Forum Notes . . .

Arts and Crafts .

Library Report . .

Film Club

Athletics ..

Social Service . . .

Dramatic Notes ..

French Club

Canteen . . .

Music Club . .

P. F. A. . .

Hospital Report . . .

Acknowledgments . . .

Speech Day, 1952 . . .

Prize List, 1952 ..

Shields and Cups . . .

Examination Results, 1952 . .

Music Results . .

Alliance Francaise Examinations, 1953 . . .

Valete, 1952 . .

Salvete . . . . . .

Original Contributions . . .

Old Collegians' Association— Annual Report . . . .

Engagements, Marriages, Births

Bits and Pieces . . .

Younger Set Report . . . .

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Melbourne Branch, Annual Report, 1953 . .

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Western District Branch, Annual Report, 1953

This Editorial is being written on United

sponsibility, therefore, must lie with us, the

Nations' Day—a day when we are reminded

younger generation, who have no such

of the work U.N.O. is doing to promote world

memories and can make a sincere effort for

peace.

lasting world peace.

Although we should now be thinking of

At " Morongo we are taught to live in

peace, we are continually being reminded

peace with others; we have our own peaceful

of war. We have all read of the atomic

community life. We are encouraged to dis-

tests at Woomera, where Britain is testing

cuss world problems, to give our suggestions

new atomic weapons, and we all see the

as to how they might be solved. We are

new jet aircraft, built in Australia, but for

taught about people of other countries; we

war, not for peaceful purposes.

learn about their habits, their ways of life and their creeds. In our lessons we learn fair judg-

In the preamble of the U.N.E.S.C.O. Constitution is a statement: '' Since wars begin

ment, we learn to combat prejudice, for ignorance and prejudice go hand in hand.

in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed." Thus every one of us can make her contribution to peace by learning of others' ways and lives and by trying to understand their thoughts and problems.

It is not enough to practise these things in our school life only. We must carry them into our community life when we leave school. Then, more than ever, we will have the chance to meet people of other countries and to speak to them, and to work for peace. If

The horrors of the last world war still

everyone practises peace in his or her life,

linger in the minds of those old enough to

then peace will come to the world. How-

remember, and they are still reluctant to

ever, we must all work—we cannot leave it

trust those who were our enemies. The re-

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PREFECTS Back Row (L. to R.): H. Hirst, D. Bodey, D. Cannon, B. Fargie. Front Row (L. to R.): R. Aikman, M. Selle (Senior Prefect), Miss Lucy Shaw, C. Norwood, A. McBain

The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II this year has inspired us all.

Our ties with Britain

have strengthened by the loyalty and love we have pledged to our Queen. For us, the Coronation held a special significance, for, to all women, the Queen has set a shining example.

We see in her the

qualities we should strive to achieve. Such a wonderful day will not be forgotten quickly at " Morongo.'

When our memories

become dim, we will have our own film of the Coronation to remind us of the beautiful, solemn service in Westminster Abbey, when . the Queen dedicated herself to our service. We all look forward with joyous anticipation to the Royal Visit next year, a visit which will serve to increase even more our pride in our Queen and our loyalty to her and to Britain.

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COUNCIL NOTES What can one write about under this heading that has not already been recorded? The writer fears repetition. The " Lucernian " does, however, give the Council an opportunity of continuing to pay tribute in these pages to all the loyal and earnest endeavour made by so many in the interests of the School. Led by a Principal of whom any school would be very proud, supported by a fine staff of teachers, and cared for by a highly-efficient house and ground staff, those who come under the influence of " Morongo " are indeed fortunate. Special reference is made to generous gifts of office furniture by Miss Edith Leigh, and to Mrs. Kennedy's fine effort in, at last, with the help of and efforts by the girls, achieving her ambition of having a comfortable sunroom added to the School hospital. Then again, the organisations, such as the Old Collegians, the Parents' and Friends' Association, and the Junior Auxiliary, are, as ever, active in furthering the welfare and progress of the School. To all these the Council is deeply indebted, and is encouraged, on its part, to press forward to greater administrative and constructive achievement. With so many parents continually applying to Miss Shaw for an opportunity for their girls to share in the life and privileges of " Morongo," how hard it is when only a proportion of these appeals can be met, owing to the lack of financial resources to extend accommodation. The Council continues to look forward to the day when someone who could materially assist in this direction will realise what an opportunity is before him for serving youth, and come forward with the assistance longed for. The activities of the Council have been constant but not spectacular since " The Its main Lucernian " was last published. attention has been directed towards improving existing facilities, among which has been a larger playing area for the girls in the form of a new oval. This is yet far from perfect, but will be helpful to the sports mistress in her work among the girls.

The School was honoured by having the National President of the Country Women's Association (Mrs. Spittle) as its guest speaker at the Annual Speech Day. Her fine inspiring address to the girls, so capably delivered, was the outstanding feature of the gathering. The action of the present Federal Government in recently granting more liberal assistance through taxation concessions to the parents of children attending public and private schools is very greatly appreciated, and will be of great assistance to parents in the education of their children. It has always been The opinion of this Council that any encouragement in this direction should be by assistance to parents rather than by Government grants to schools. The closing thought of these notes is again " The Bridge Builder," and this lovely verse, which was published in the 1950 " Lucernian," is repeated here as follows:— THE BRIDGE BUILDER An old man going a lone highway Came at the evening cold and grey To a chasm vast and deep and wide. The old man crossed in the twilight dim— The sullen stream had no fear for him; But he turned when safe on the other side, And built a bridge to span the tide. "1 01d Man," said a fellow-pilgrim near, " You are wasting your strength with building here; You never again will pass this way. You've crossed the chasm deep and wide— Why build you this bridge at eventide? '1 The builder lifted his old grey head, " Good friend, in the path I've come," he said, " There follows after me to-day A youth whose feet must pass this way. The chasm there was as nought to me, To that fair youth may a pitfall be. He, too, must cross in the twilight dim. Good friend, I am building this bridge for him." Friends of the School: If these lines appeal to you, and you are in a position to do so, will you take the opportunity of assisting the Council to build a bigger and better " Morongo "?

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PARENTS' AND FRIENDS' ASSOCIATION The Parents' and Friends' Committee meetings, held every second Tuesday of the month at the Kindergarten, Elizabeth Street, are always well attended by members of the Committee. The Annual Meeting this year was held at the Geelong West Town Hall supper room, and there was a good attendance of parents and friends. Knowing the increase of pupils at school, the Committee would like to have seen a larger gathering of parents. After the meeting, Mrs. Laird showed us very interesting pictures taken during her trip abroad. The Garden Fete was, as usual, a very enjoyable as well as a financial success. The proceeds amounted to £372/4/4, and were equally divided between the three organisations. An enjoyable social evening was held on the 5th August at " Dysart," the home of Mr. and Mrs. Read, who kindly opened their home for us. This evening gave the parents an opportunity to meet Miss Shaw and members of the teaching staff; it was a particularly pleasant and friendly evening. The Committee Meeting held in July was an open meeting, the Committee inviting parents to be present. It is hoped that next year a greater number of parents will become members of the Association, and show their interest by participating in the functions held during the coming year. The Association made available to Miss Shaw £100 to purchase chairs for the Assembly Hall. Sincere thanks go to Miss Shaw and members of the staff for their help and co-operation, and to all members who have worked so earnestly throughout the year. J. Pope, Hon. Secretary.

H MORONGO n JUNIOR SCHOOL AUXILIARY The past year has been a very happy and successful one for the Auxiliary. We have continued to hold our meetings on the third Tuesday of each month in the Bible Class Room at McPhillimy Hall. These

have been very bright and friendly occasions, allowing the mothers to meet together socially, as well as to work for the Junior School and the Nursery. The office-bearers for 1953 are: President: Mrs. H. R. Millikan. Vice-Presidents: Mrs. J. Chisholm and Mrs. C. A. Bickford. Hon. Secretary: Mrs. M. S. Bartlett. Hon. Treasurer: Mrs. L. Shone. Committee: Mesdames Ekstedt, McCallum, Chamberlain, Dougal, Green, Reid and Selle. The big effort of the year, once again, was the Garden Party. Our members joined with the Parents' and Friends' Association and the Old Collegians in helping to make it a social and financial success. Our share of the proceeds was £104, and by adding another £46 to this out of our funds, we were able to donate a player-piano to the Junior School. We have held an " opportunity table and a secondhand school clothing stall at each of our meetings during the year, and from their proceeds we were very glad to be able to give two basketballs to the Junior School in time for their sports, and two big rubber balls to the Nursery School. At present we are in the throes of buying some outdoor equipment for both the Junior School and the Nursery. Our thanks are due to all the speakers who came and gave us of their time and talent during the year, thus adding to the interest and enjoyment of our meetings. Miss Lee gave us a delightful talk on " China "—or, to be strictly correct—" Pottery," at our March meeting. In June, Miss Shaw held the attention of all with her insight into the subject of the bringing up of the modern child. At our July function, Mr. Chester gave us a most helpful little chat on how to take good " snaps " of our children, following which he showed a coloured movie film of " Morongo," Junior School and Nursery children, and a few " shots " of the mothers taken at one of our meetings. Mr. Lionel Rough came along in August laden with samples to illustrate his talk on " Materials," which the mothers appreciated very much.

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Mrs. South was our last speaker for the year, and she really opened our eyes with some of her points on " The Assimilation of New Australians." The children entertained us with some lovely little items at their Musical Afternoon in the McPhillimy Hall in April. Hobbies Day was held out at the Junior School in October, and members were astounded at the high standard of work displayed, which reflected great credit on Miss Courtney and her staff as well as on the children.

is to take the form of a crazy whist, to ensure that the shy and the not so shy members all mix alike. We are hoping that mothers will come along and help to make the evening a success. To Miss Shaw we extend our thanks and appreciation for her valuable help and advice on all matters during the year. We are very grateful to Miss Courtney and her staff at the Junior School, Misses Bendle and Gray; and to Miss Hartley at the Nursery School, for their untiring efforts in the teaching and training of our children.

An Australian Tea run by the mothers during the afternoon added considerably to our bank balance, which will be used for buying Christmas gifts for the staff and the children.

The Auxiliary is fortunate in having a very loyal group of office-bearers and members, who have worked together strongly and willingly during the year.

This year the Auxiliary is embarking on a new venture. We are holding an evening in McPhillimy Hall on Thursday, 29th October, to enable the mothers and the staff of the Junior School and Nursery to meet one another at an informal gathering. The evening

In conclusion, we extend a very hearty and sincere welcome to all mothers of Junior School and Nursery pupils in the coming year to join our happy band of workers and share in the friendship and good fellowship of our meetings.

SCHOOL NOTES This year we welcomed several new staff members. Miss Robertson, Miss Peterson, Miss Morgan and Mrs. Champness came at the beginning of the year. Miss Peterson left at the beginning of second term, and Mrs. Boetje took her place. Miss Leigh returned to the office after her trip abroad, and, later in the year, Miss Abbott joined the office staff. We hope both new and old staff members have enjoyed this year at " MorongcC To those leaving we wish every happiness in their future positions. To all those who have made such generous gifts to the School this year we give our sincere thanks.

At the beginning of the year, Miss Gray and Miss Bendle joined the staff at " Morongo," and Miss Hartley took charge of the Nursery School in Geelong. The staff and girls have put much effort into their work, and have combined to make this year a successful one. We all owe a great deal to the Junior Auxiliary for the gift of a piano early in the year. The instrument has an excellent tone and an attractive appearance, and has proved a great asset in the smooth running of the School.

JUNIOR SCHOOL NOTES

On Friday, October 2nd, the Junior School Sports were held. Dianne Batten was successful in winning the Junior Championship, with Gail Jolly in second place.

With the work on the grounds nearing completion, the Junior School presents a very pleasing appearance. The soft, attractive colouring of the walls and the picturesque view from the classrooms combine to make the hours spent at school most enjoyable.

Heather Scott won a prize of two guineas in an essay competition which was State-wide. The subject, " A visit to the Library," was for children under ten years old, so we were especially proud of her success, as she is not yet nine years old.

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A display of work and handcraft was preceded by a musical programme on October 20th. It was pleasing to see the interest displayed by the parents and visitors in the handcraft, which showed credit on the part of such young girls. The next event of importance to which the girls are looking forward with keen anticipation will be the Christmas Party. At this function the girls will present the cantata, " Old Mr. Sundowner and the Elves."

PREFECTS' NOTES At an Assembly on February 12th the Prefects for 1953 were announced. They are Rosemary Aikman, Denise Bodey, Dina Cannon, Barbara Fargie. Helen Hirst, Anna McBain, Clare Norwood and Mary Selle. Mary and Anna were elected as Head and Vice-Head Prefect, respectively. The Rev. R. A. Blackwood conducted an Induction Service on February 18th. We have fallen victims to the urgent need for classroom space, and so we no longer have last year's Prefects' den; instead, we move in and out of the Commercial Room according to the requirements for classroom space. We have been invited to several functions throughout the year, one being the Geelong Hospital Graduation Ceremony, and another, meeting of the Women Graduates' Association. Denise and Mary attended the former, at the City Hall, on April 29th, and Helen and Mary the latter, at the " Hermitage," on the evening of June 17th, when there was a lecture on procedure at meetings. On a few occasions during the year the Prefects indulge in social activities. The first of such was our own School Dance on June 6th, held in the Junior School. We were

pleased to welcome Miss Shaw, Miss Pillow, Miss Sutherland, Miss Ohlson and Dr. and Mrs. Buntine as our guests for the evening. We were also fortunate enough to be able to attend the " Hermitage," Geelong College, and Geelong Grammar dances throughout the year, and hope our hosts enjoyed themselves at " Morongo " to the same extent we did as their guests. We have only played one match against a staff team this year. This was a basketball match in second term, in aid of Social Service. We were beaten—but not in spirit! Unfortunately, we have been unable to find a time in which we could play other sports matches. We ushered at the School play, and despite rather trying conditions, we hope that our tact and diplomacy did not desert us when most needed. We have left until last the mention of our School Service, as it has not yet taken place. The date set aside for it is Sunday, October 25th. Following precedent, we shall read the Bible lessons and take up the offering. When you glance over this report, we shall probably have finished school for 1953. We would like to thank Miss Shaw and the staff members for their unfailing help and encouragement at all times. We also thank the Deputy Prefects for their support, and take this opportunity of wishing 1954's Prefects and Deputy Prefects everything of the best, and a very happy and successful year of office. I would like to say a very warm " thank you " to my fellow-Prefects, who have always been so ready and willing to help me in all my wiles and enthusiasms. May they enjoy this long holiday, and may next year's Prefects be as tolerant and happy as those of 1953.

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CALENDAR OF SCHOOL EVENTS, 1953 TERM I February Ilth: The Rev. R. A. Blackwood conducted the first Assembly for the year. Mrs. Orchard, President of the Old Collegians' Association, and Mr. David, President of the School Council, spoke to us. The new members of staff and girls were welcomed by Miss Shaw. February 12th: The Prefects were announced this morning. They are: Rosemary Aikman, Denise Bodey, Dina Cannon, Barbara Fargie, Helen Hirst, Anna McBain, Clare Norwood, and Mary Selle. February 13th: This morning it was announced that Mary SeIle is Head Prefect for 1953. February 17th: The names of the Deputy Prefects were announced this morning. They are: Dorothy Chew, Olive Howell, Prudence Israel, Mary McDonald, Davina McIntosh, Alison McIntyre, and Gerda Nicolson. Anna McBain is our Vice-Head Prefect. February 18th: The Prefects were inducted this morning by Mr. Blackwood. February 20th: This morning we held a special Assembly to mark the Women's World Day of Prayer. Mrs. Chambers gave us a most inspiring address, impressing on us the importance of this day. February 23rd: Dorothy Chew has been elected Sports Captain, and Dina Cannon Vice-Captain. Four deportment badges were awarded to Jeanette Fewtrell, Priscilla Head, Olive Howell and Elizabeth Smail. It is hoped that the desire to wear a Deportment Badge will raise the standard of deportment of the girls of the School. February 25th: A collection was taken this morning for the Flood Relief Appeal. February 27th: A lady who wishes to remain anonymous gave to the School a picture of the Queen, which will hang in the hall. March 2nd: The School House Captains and Vice-Captains for this year were announced. They are:—Ardens: Captain, Barbara Fargie; Vice-Captain, Margaret Speers; Harris: Captain, Dorothy Chew; Vice-Captain, Prudence Israel; Lawson: Captain, Helen Hirst; ViceCaptain, Jennifer Biddulph; Roslyn: Captain, Dina Cannon; Vice-Captain, Dianne Errey. March 3rd: The swimming team represented " Morongo " at the M.C.E.G.G.S. Swimming Sports held at the Olympic Pool.

March 6th: The first Film Club for the year was held in the hall at lunch-time to-day. March 9th: The Forum met for the first time to-day. March 12th: The swimming heats were held at the Eastern Beach. March 13th: The following girls were awarded Deportment Badges: Elaine Barber, Barbara Fargie, Jacqueline Fisher, Janette McMiken, and Gerda Nicolson. The Swimming Sports were held this afternoon, and resulted in a tie between Ardens and Harris for first place, with Lawson third and Roslyn fourth. The champions were: Senior, Prudence Israel; Intermediate, Jacqueline de Ferranti; Junior, Mardi Fallaw. March 25th: All members of the School were grieved to hear of the death of H.M. Queen Mary. His Honor, Mr. Justice Dean, who is Chairman of the P.L.C. Council, spoke to us this morning about the Coronation and its significance. He was accompanied by his associate and Mr. David. The first French Club was held at lunch-time. March 26th: Miss Shaw spoke to us this morning about the late Queen Mary. A short silence was observed. March 28th: A baseball match was played against M.C.E.G.G.S. The annual fete was held this afternoon; at the beginning of the afternoon a display of modern ballet, highland and folk dancing was given by the girls. The work stall, to which the girls contributed, raised £70. April 1st: At lunch-time the first Social Service meeting of the year was held. April 2nd: Easter holidays began. April 10th: We heard a recital given at the School by Misses Viola Morris and Victoria Anderson. April 1 1 th: A baseball match was played against " The Hermitage " at the West Oval. April 15th: This morning the Right Reverend the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Australia, Rev. W. A. Alston, gave us an inspiring address. April 17th: The School was given a half-holiday to see the Boat Race heats held on the Barwon River. April 20th: Alison McIntyre and Clare Norwood were awarded Deportment Badges.

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April 23rd:

June 13th:

A team from St. Andrew's Girls' School played a baseball match against our second Junior team.

played hockey, basketball and tennis " Morongo matches at M.C.E.G.G.S.

April 24th:

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

Assembly this morning took the form of an Anzac For the Fallen," Service, during which the poem was read. The Athletics heats were held this morning. In the afternoon, forms from Sub-Intermediate upwards presented scenes from the plays of Shakespeare to celebrate Shakespeare Day, which were followed by a presentation of Morris Dancing and songs from Shakespeare's plays.

May 1st:

June 15th: Seniors were present at the Geelong premiere of the Coronation film, " A Queen is Crowned."

June 18th: The Juniors saw the Coronation film this afternoon.

June 26th: Our teams played matches against M.L.C. teams.

July 1st:

We held a Coronation Service this morning. Mr. Blackwood gave the address.

May 2nd: A baseball match was played this morning against P.L.C. at the West Oval. We congratulate Lawson on winning the Athletic Sports again this year. They were followed by Roslyn, Harris and Ardens. The champions were as follows:— Open, Dianne Errey; Runner-up, Judith Read; Under 16 Champion, Pamela Ilett; runner-up, Faye Pope; Under 14 Champion, Margaret Holt; runners-up, Pamela Burrell and Jill Howden; Under 12 Champion, Elizabeth Grant; runner-up, Judith Ockleston; Under 10 Champion, Carol David; runner-up, Elizabeth McCann.

May 4th: We commemorated the Coral Sea Battle in Assembly this morning.

May 8th: Harris and Roslyn held an inter-house social.

Matches were played against the Teachers' College.

July 4th: Many girls were present at the Warrinn House Dance.

July 13th: A penny drive for Social Service funds was won by Roslyn.

July 21st: Matches were played against the Geelong High School.

July 25th: Basketball and hockey matches were played against P.L.C. Some of the girls attended Knowle House Dance.

July 28th: An anonymous friend gave to the School Film Library a black and white film of the Coronation.

July 31st: Helen Murray was awarded a Deportment Badge.

May 11th: Many of our girls heard Mr. Crosbie Morrison speak at the West Town Hall.

May 14th: After mark-reading this afternoon, school closed for the May break.

TERM II June 2nd: Forty Seniors attended the Coronation Service held at the Geelong City Hall.

June 3rd:

To-night, the Matriculation French students went to Melbourne to see Moliere's comedy, " Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme.'

August 1st: The " Morongo hockey team won the lightning premiership held at Kardinia Park.

August 2nd: A Coronation Concert was given by members of the Music Club and Mrs. Hoe's Choir.

August 8th:

School resumed. We held our Coronation Service to-day.

The School teams played social matches against St. Catherine's. Many girls were present at the Senior House Dance.

June 6th:

August 12th:

The School Dance was held in the Junior School. Prefects of " The Hermitage and boys from Geelong College and Geelong Grammar School were our guests, making the evening a most enjoyable one.

The School Choir took part in the Schools' Music Festival.

August 15th:

June 9th:

The Alliance Francaise examinations were held at the Geelong High School.

The " Morongo " Junior basketball team played a match against• a Sacred Heart Convent team.

To-night the Leaving and Matriculation French students saw the film, " Les Miserables."

June lOth:

August 17th:

Our hockey, basketball and tennis teams played matches against Teachers' College teams.

The Boarders and a few parents were present at a performance of " Dear Brutus," the School Play.

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August 19th:

September 23rd:

A basketball match was played between the staff and the Prefects. The School Play was again performed.

August 23rd: The choral section of the House Music Competitions was held this afternoon. Mr. a Logie Smith adjudicated. We congratulate McPhee on gaining first place.

October Tests began.

September 26th: Some girls were present at the dance held at Geelong Grammar School.

October 3rd: Social matches were played against Clyde

October 4th: It was discovered that the School bell was missing.

August 25th:

October 6th:

Miss Steedman, who is dietitian at the Geelong Hospital, spoke on Dietetics as a Career.''

October 7th:

The bell was recovered. Mrs. Falk, Principal of Mercer House, spoke to us about teaching in the independent schools as a career.

August 27th: End of Second Term.

October 17th:

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The pianoforte section of the House Music Competitions was held this afternoon, and first place went to Geelong House.

September 15th: School resumed.

September 18th:

October 25th:

Miss Botterill took her Matriculation students to see " The Miser," performed by the Geelong Repertory Society.

The School Church Service was held in St. David's Church. The address was given by the Rev. W. Young.

HOUSE NOTES ARDENS Seek Wisdom 'I Many girls joined the House this year, and proved themselves as loyal as the older members. We welcome them, as we welcome the new sta---= members who have given us their support throughout the year—Miss Morgan, Miss Robertson, Miss Peterson and Mrs. Boetje. This year it was decided to hold both the Swimming and Athletic Sports during first term, so that training would not interrupt work for examinations. Baseball and tennis matches, usually held in first term, are to be played during third term. This arrangement proved to be very successful, as the girls were able to train extensively for the Athletic Sports in first term. The Swimming Sports, held in March, were exciting throughout, and resulted in a draw between Harris and Ardens for first place. Our congratulations go to all champions, especially our Ardens representative, Jacqueline de Ferranti. To ensure that all girls tried to help their Houses in the Athletic Sports, Miss Gorey decided to award points to each House for the number of entrants in the heats and general behaviour of the Houses during the

heats. The girls of Ardens were very cooperative in this respect, earning Miss Gorey's congratulations. Lawson House fully deserved its final victory. Two Ardens girls were successful in their respective age groups—Pam Ilett and Carol David. We congratulate them and all others who were successful. In second term this year, Lawson and Ardens held a combined House social. We hope all enjoyed it, and thank all those who so willingly helped in preparing for it. Roslyn House won the greatest number of hockey matches in second term, and is to be congratulated on their success. The Basketball Shield this year goes to Ardens House, as neither Senior nor Junior team was defeated. Added zest was given to a 11 penny drive this year by making it an inter-House competition. £13 was collected for the Red Cross. The enthusiasm of the girls for House activities seems to increase every year. I hope that succeeding House Captains will be helped and encouraged as much as I was this year. May the House be successful in work and sport in future years. Good luck to you all. Barbara Fargie.

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HARRIS Not failure but low aim is crime.'' The new girls and all the old girls have shown intense interest and enthusiasm in all the House affairs this year. The Swimming Sports was the first of the inter-House competitions held this year. It was an exciting event for us, as we came equal first with Ardens. We congratulate all the champions, in particular the two from Harris —Prudence Israel and Mardi Fallaw. The Athletic Sports were held later in first term. It was not a very successful day for us. Lawson is to be congratulated on winning the cup. We congratulate all the champions, including Betty Grant, the Under 12 Champion, and Judith Read, runner-up to the Open Champion. Basketball and hockey matches began soon after we returned from the May holidays. The usual enthusiasm was shown for both these sports. We congratulate Ardens on winning the Basketball Shield and Roslyn for retaining the Hockey Shield. As the baseball and tennis matches were not held until third term, the final results for these are not known yet. On the last night of first term we held a very successful social with Roslyn. I would like to thank all the House staff, Prudence Israel, our Vice-Captain, and the Forum Representatives, Alison McIntyre, Olive Howell and Elizabeth Smail, for their interest and support all the year. Dorothy Chew.

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which were held during first term this year. We would like to congratulate the champions, especially the one from our own House, Margaret Holt, who won the Under I4 Championship. A very successful House social was held with Ardens during second term, which helped girls in each House to know each other better. We would like to thank Miss Botterill, Miss Knapp, Mrs. Kennedy, Miss Thompson and Miss Hoffman for their continual help, interest and encouragement. I thank Jennifer Biddulph and all Lawson girls for their loyalty and co-operation throughout the year. We wish those who are leaving the best of luck for the future, and hope those returning will remember and uphold our motto: " To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield." Helen Hirst.

ROSLYN " We are judged by our deeds " Although we have not been successful in everything, the enthusiasm and interest taken in all House activities this year have shown that we have had a very busy and happy year. At the beginning of the year we welcomed many new girls, who readily adapted themselves to the spirit of the House, and we were also pleased to see Miss Leigh again, as she had been overseas for a year. We were very sorry to lose Miss Hope at the end of last year, as, for many years, she played such an active part in our affairs.

We were pleased to see that the School work results of second term were an improvement on first term, and we hope that those of third term will prove even better.

Both the Swimming and Athletic Sports were held in first term, and we congratulate Ardens and Harris on winning the swimming and Law.son the athletics. We also congratulate the champions, especially Dianne Errey, who was Senior Athletics Champion; Jill Howden and Pam Burrell, who were Under 14 runners-up; and Elizabeth McCann, the Under 10 runner-up.

We congratulate Ardens and Harris for winning the Swimming Shield, Roslyn the hockey, and Ardens the basketball.

In second term the girls showed much enthusiasm for hockey, and we were successful in retaining the Hockey Shield.

Owing to the steady, hard work of all members of our House, we repeated our victory of last year in the inter-House Athletic Sports,

Congratulations go to Ardens on winning the basketball. As yet, the tennis and baseball matches have not been completed.

At the beginning of the year Lawson welcomed many new members, and the enthusiasm shown by all has been encouraging.

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We spent a very enjoyable evening during first term, when we held a social with Harris. Miss Shaw, Miss Pillow and members of staff were our guests. Many of the girls went to a great deal of trouble to produce items, and we thank them for their co-operation, which helped to make the evening so enjoyable. In spite of much keen rivalry, we won the " penny drive," which was held in aid of the

Red Cross. Miss Leigh was our mainstay in this in amply supplying us with pennies. We thank Miss Phillips, Miss Henderson, Miss Leigh and Miss Cassidy for the encouragement and interest they have shown us throughout the year, and I know that next year the girls will do their utmost to keep the blue flag flying. Dina Cannon.

BOARDERS' DIARY, 1953 February 10th:

March 28th:

The Boarders began the School year with various degrees of tan and pleasure. We were all pleased to see the newcomers—both staff and girls—as well as those who returned from 1952.

In the morning we watched our Senior and Junior baseball teams play Melbourne Grammar, and we enjoyed the fete in the afternoon.

February I 4th:

P.F.A. choirs sang an Easter Choral Service.

We spent a very pleasant day picnicking and swimming at Torquay, thanks to the generosity of our School Council.

April 2nd: Most of us went away for the Easter holidays.

April 7th:

February 2Ist: The annual Tennis Tournament was played, the winners being Jenny Biddulph and Barbara Bradshaw, Jenny sharing the honours for the third occasion.

February 24th: The House Captains and Vice-Captains of the Boarders' Houses were announced to-day.

We came back to school somewhat unwillingly, but quite refreshed.

April 1 I th: The Boarders walked to the West Oval to watch the School baseball teams play those from "The Hermitage."

April 17th:

February 25th: Miss Baker began early morning swimming coaching for some fortunate (?) few who were to represent in inter-school swimming competitions. " Morongo

We acquired intense interest in the boys' public schools, and went to watch the Boat Race heats on the Barwon.

April 18th:

February 28th: This evening we saw the film,

Life of Riley."

March 5th: A large group of seniors heard Gino Mattera's recital.

March 9th: The first House Council meeting was held.

March 14th: We saw the film,

March 29th:

Ma and Pa Kettle."

March 20th: The first P.F.A. meeting for the year took the form of recreation—square-dancing.

March 21st: Many of our new square dancing fans spent the evening improving their steps; the remainder watched.

March 25th: All the Boarders were shocked to hear of the death of our beloved Queen Mary.

March 27th: We held another P.F.A. meeting, and to-day concentrated on Bible Study.

We saw the Boat Race finals through drizzling rain. Some of us went square dancing at College in the evening.

April 25th: Some of the Boarders held their own Anzac Day Service. In the evening Miss Stephens, Miss Grant and Miss Brown gave a song and piano recital at a Music Club meeting.

May 2nd: We saw the P.L.C. versus " Morongo" baseball match. In the afternoon we were joined by the day girls and our parents and friends for the Athletic Sports, after which we saw the film, Sons of Matthew," in the evening.

May 5th: Mrs. Wilson showed a large number of the Boarders some of her movie films, which we enjoyed very much, especially those of the Athletic and Swimming Sports.

May 7th: Some of the Seniors were hostesses at a farewell buffet tea for Anne Swanson, who has since arrived in Scotland.

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A Music Club evening was held in the form of a film night. Mr. and Miss Porter showed film slides of Miss Porter's recent European trip.

July 17th: We left for the long week-end, many of those who live long distances away accompanying those who live nearer Geelong.

May 1 1 th:

July 20th:

A large number of us went to the West Town Hall to hear Mr. Crosbie Morrison and see his film slides of the Australian inland.

We returned for a very energetic half-term, and, for many of us, exams.

May 9th:

May 14th: We left for the May holidays.

June 2nd: Those of us who live near Geelong attended the Citizens' Coronation Commemoration Service.

June 3rd: We made our way back to school, most of us failing to arrive promptly by II o'clock.

June 5th: A busload of Juniors went to see the Coronation decorations in the city.

June 6th: The School Dance took place in the Junior School. We all enjoyed ourselves very much, as we hope our guests did.

June 11th: Some of us heard Yi Kwei-Sze sing at the Plaza Theatre.

June 13th:

July 25th: A few of us went to the Geelong College Knowle House Dance; the remainder saw " The Courtneys of Curzon Street."

July 29th: A large group went to Geelong Grammar in the evening to attend a dancing class.

August 1st: We entertained guests from Geelong College at a return Warrinn Dance out here.

August 2nd: A Music Club meeting was held, at which we heard choral and piano work by the girls, and saw the Coronation film, Elizabeth is Queen," which has been given to the School. We were pleased to see so many parents and friends present.

August 7th: We held a P.F.A. meeting.

August 8th: Some of us went to the College Senior House Dance in the evening.

The Hermitage " School The Prefects attended Dance, whilst at school The Happiest Years of Our Lives" was screened.

August 12th:

June 14th:

August 13th:

A few senior P.F.A. girls went to a Youth Tea at St. David's.

Some of us were able to hear the Victorian Symphony Orchestra Concert in Geelong.

June 15th:

August 15th:

The Seniors went to the Geelong premiere of "A Queen is Crowned," in the Geelong Theatre, at night.

We square danced, most of us now having some idea of the steps.

The French students went into Geelong for the Alliance Francaise Examinations, and a busload of the remaining seniors went up to Melbourne to see Henry IV, Part I; and in the evening the French girls saw Les Miserables." The Mackie House dance also took place in the evening.

June 26th:

August 16th:

This evening the Matriculation Boarders watched the debutante set at the Old Collegians' Ball.

Sixteen girls were confirmed at St. David's this morning.

June 20th:

June 27th: We were shown " Clouds Over Europe."

July 4th: Some of us were guests at the Warrinn House Dance at Geelong College.

July 5th:

The Geelong Grammar dancing class were our guests for the evening.

August 17th: We saw the School play, " Dear Brutus."

August 22nd: The seniors went to " The Hermitage " play, " I Have Five Daughters." The choral section of the Inter-House Music Competitions was held.

Miss Willis, Miss Watson and Miss Grant gave a recital at a Music Club gathering.

August 26th:

July 10th:

August 27th: We retired from the scene of strenuous school

We held a concert in aid of sunroom funds.

We saw " A Queen is Crowned " on our own projector.

activity, and travelled wearily home.

July 11th:

September 14th:

This evening we saw " The Egg and I."

We returned for the final term,

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September 19th:

October 18th:

The Juniors gave yet another concert in aid of the sunroom. The dream of many is now being realised— the sunroom is nearing completion.

We all congratulate the Day Girls on winning the Inter-House Music Competitions, which concluded to-day with the solo piano section, the adjudicator being Mr. G. Logie Smith.

September 26th: Some of the Seniors went to the Geelong Grammar dance, the remaining Boarders entertained themselves at a Hallowe'en Night—in and out of the hall.

October 25th: We all went to the School Church Service at St. David's.

October 2nd: Inter., Leaving and Matric. Boarders went to see the Geelong Grammar School play, " The Merchant of Venice."

The Boarders would like to thank all the members of the Boarding House and Domestic Staff, who have

October 3rd:

given us so much of their time. In particular, we express our very sincere appreciation for all that Miss

We were shown " Lady With the Lamp." October 4th: We found we no longer had a School bell—a pity, because its ring was rather familiar.

Shaw, Miss Pillow and Miss Ohlson have done for us, and take this opportunity of wishing them a happy and restful holiday.

October 7th: The staff unearthed the bell in the middle of the oval.

BOARDING HOUSE CAPTAINS AND HOUSE COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES

October 10th: Some of us went to the College Athletic Sports, and in the evening held the crowning ceremony, which concluded our Sunroom Queen Competition. October 13th:

DAVID: Captain, Dorothy Chew; Vice-Captain, Valarie Cairns; House Council Representatives, Wyn Munro, Nancy Hindson, Elaine Barber. HEARNE: Captain, Wendy Bedggood; Vice-Captain,

We saw the Geelong College performance of " Princess Ida." October 16th:

Alison McIntyre; House Council Representatives, Margaret Arnoldt, Mary McDonald, Olive Howell. McPHEE: Captain, Dina Cannon; Vice-Captain, Pru-

The P.F.A. held a " mock trial."

dence Israel; House Council Representatives, Anne

October 17th:

Weaver, Jennifer Neale, Jennifer Bradshaw.

Some Juniors went to see the Coronation Train in the morning, and in the afternoon the majority of the Seniors went to the Quadrangular Sports, at Corio.

NEILSON: Captain, Jennifer Biddulph; Vice-Captain, Dianne Errey; House Council Representatives, Merle Rix, Jennifer McConnell, Margaret Carmichael.

SPORT The inter-House and inter-School matches were held as usual this year, and new sporting activities—quoits, cyclos, table tennis and badminton—continued all the year. They were all very successful, except the table tennis ladder, which did not progress as well as it might have done. Jeanette Scott won the quoits tournament held during first term, and Margaret Speers and Barbara Manger won the badminton doubles tournament held in second term. The table tennis ladder and the open cyclos tournaments will not be completed until the end of third term. Another interest was devised for us this year. It was a Modern Impressionistic Ballet

Company, under the direction of Miss Gorey and some of the senior ballet students. The company is composing and producing its own dances, which will be performed on Hobbies Day. The system introduced last year for the awarding of School and House Colours has been most successful. Girls have to be in a School team for two years and be over I5 to get their School Colours. They have to be in four House teams for two years for their full House Colours, or three teams for two years to get .half House Colours. The girls who receive these colours appreciate more the honour which has been conferred upon them.

BOARDING HOUSE CAPTAINS L. to R.: D. Chew ( David ) , D. Cannon (McPhee), W. Bedggood (Hearne), J. Biddulph (Neilson).

TENNIS TEAM Standing (L. to R.): K. Stallard, A. Weaver, D. Cannon (Captain), B. Manger, M. Gawith, Kneeling (L. to R.): J. Anderson, J. Kumnick.

SCHOOL HOUSE CAPTAINS Standing (L. to R.): D. Cannon (Roslyn), H. Hirst (Lawson), B. Fargie (Ardens), Seated: D. Chew (Harris).

LIBRARY COMMITTEE Back Row: (L. to R.): P. Israel, 0. Howell, M. McDonald 2nd Row (L. to R.): S. Macintyre, W. Munro, N. Devine, M. Vautier, H. Profitt. Front Row (L. to R.): C. Norwood, M. Selle, D. Cannon (Head Librarian), B. Fargie.

BASKETBALL TEAM Standing (L. to R.): J. Kumnick, K. Stallard, M. Gawith. Kneeling (L. to R.): H. Shaw, J. Lindsay, M. Speers (Captain), J. Anderson, J. Hanna,

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The new oval, which is now ready for use, should give a greater number of girls a chance to participate in an increased number of sporting activities.

matches against P.L.C., Melbourne Grammar, the " Hermitage," the social matches against Clyde, and were defeated in a very even match against M.L.C.

Thank you, Miss Gorey and Miss Baker, for all you have done for us during the year.

The results of the inter-House baseball matches are not known yet, as they are being played in the third term this year.

Dorothy Chew. SWIMMING This year " Morongo " again took part in the inter-school section of Melbourne Grammar's Annual Swimming Sports, held at the Olympic Pool on Tuesday, 3rd March. We spent a most enjoyable and quite successful day there. Our Annual Swimming Sports were held on the afternoon of March 13th, and, in spite of the superstitions connected with this day, all went well. Ardens and Harris tied for first place for the Ena Miller Shield, with Lawson second, and Roslyn third. The following champions are to be congratulated: Senior, P. Israel; Intermediate, J. de Ferranti; Junior, M. Fallaw. We would like to thank Miss Baker and Miss Gorey, whose competent organisation made the sports such a success. Prudence Israel. BASEBALL The following girls are to be congratulated on their inclusion in the School baseball team: Nola Longwell, Helen Shaw, Janice Anderson, Marieta Moir, Dorothy Chew (Captain), Margaret Speers (Vice-captain), Barbara Manger, Kay Stallard and Dianne Errey. This has not been a successful year for the senior team, as we were defeated by M.L.C., P.L.C., Melbourne Grammar, and the " Hermitage " in the Association matches, and by Clyde in a social match. The junior team, however, has had encouraging results, as they were only beaten m one match. They won the Association

Our thanks are due to Miss Baker for the help and encouragement she has given the team throughout the season. Dorothy Chew.

BASKETBALL REPORT This year the task of choosing a team was difficult, as we had lost five valuable members of last year's team. The team chosen this year was: M. Speers (Captain), J. Anderson (Vice-captain), M. Gawith, J. Kumnick, J. Lindsay, H. Shaw and K. Stallard. This team was not as successful in the Association matches as we had hoped. We were narrowly defeated by Melbourne Grammar in our first match, but the following match, against " The Hermitage," resulted in a win for us. In the two remaining Association matches we were defeated by M.L.C. and P.L.C. However, we were more successful in our social matches by defeating Clyde, Sacred Heart Convent and Geelong High School. Our only defeat was by St. Catherine's. The under 15 team proved successful against Melbourne Grammar and " The Hermitage," but was defeated by M.L.C. and P.L.C. They defeated Sacred Heart Convent in a social match. This year we offer our congratulations to Ardens on winning the Marion Rankin Shield for inter-House basketball. As most of the team is returning, I feel sure that the experience gained this season will be of great value next year. The teams would like to thank Miss Baker for her keen interest and guidance throughout the season, and we wish the future teams every success. Margaret Speers,

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HOCKEY This year has been a most successful one for the hockey team. Practices were enthusiastically attended, and, for the first time, four hockey teams were chosen. Unfortunately, we were not able to arrange matches for the third and fourth teams. The following girls were chosen for the School team: Dianne Errey (Vice-captain), Pamela Lilburne, Judith Lowe, Faye Pope, Glenys Woods, Jill Hazeldine, Lynette Peel, Barbara Manger, Dorothy Chew (Captain), Merle Rix and Denise Hargreaves. The improved standard of the first team enabled us to win the Association matches against " The Hermitage " and M.L.C. and to draw with Melbourne Grammar. We won the social matches which were arranged with St. Catherine's and Teachers' College, and drew with Clyde. The first team was one of the six teams which competed in the lightning premiership held at Corio Oval on Saturday, I st August. The team won the trophy. House matches were played with the usual keen spirit, Roslyn winning the Ruth Macmillan Shield for hockey. Our sincere thanks are due to Miss Gorey for the valuable assistance she has given us throughout the season. Dorothy Chew.

TENNIS This year the first tennis team has not been successful in any of its matches, but, nevertheless, keen interest has been maintained throughout the year, especially in second term, when the Association matches were played. The girls chosen for the team were: D. Cannon (Captain), J. Anderson (Vice-captain), J. Kumnick, M. Gawith, V. Mills, K. Stallard, Association B. Manger and A. Weaver. matches were played against M.L.C., Melbourne Grammar, " The Hermitage " and P.L.C., whilst social matches were played against the Teachers' College and Clyde,

which proved most enjoyable. V. Mills left at the end of second term, and her place in the team was taken by J. Biddulph. The second team had a very successful year, winning all its matches except one, and the juniors won two of their matches. We hope that this bodes well for our future teams. Several more matches have been arranged for third term, and, as yet, the School championships have to be contested. Owing to the fact that the Athletic Sports were held in first term, it was decided that the interHouse matches would be held in the last term instead of the first, and these matches are now under way. To Mr. Wood I would like to convey the sincere thanks of all the teams for his valuable coaching, and also to Miss Gorey and Miss Baker, who have given up so much time to help us. To next year's teams—the very best of luck! Dina Cannon. ATHLETICS Our Annual House Athletic Sports were contested in the first term this year as it was felt that this term held greater opportunities for longer training and more hopeful weather conditions for athletics. Congratulations go to Lawson for winning the Margaret Shannon Memorial Cup, with Roslyn second, Harris third, and Ardens fourth. The champions to be congratulated are:— Open: D. Errey; runner-up, J. Read. Under 16: P. Ilett; runner-up, F. Pope. Under 14: M. Holt; runners-up, J. Howden and P. Burrell. Under 12: B. Grant; runner-up, J. Ockleston. Under 10: C. David; runner-up, E. McCann. Members of the P.L.C. senior and junior baseball teams were present, and took part in relays, both of which Morongo " won. We thank Miss Baker, Miss Gorey and the members of staff who helped to make the day a success. Dianne Errey.

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SCHOOL COLOURS Athletics: P. Ilett. Swimming: J. Lindsay, V. Solomon, P. Lilburne. Hockey: F. Pope.

Basketball: H. Shaw, K. Stallard, J. Lindsay, M. Speers, N. Longwell. Baseball: B. Manger, N. Longwell, M. Speers, P. Ilett, K. Stallard.

Tennis: J. Anderson. HOUSE COLOURS Ardens: Colour: J. Anderson, P. Ilett. Half-Colour: M. Speers, H. Profitt, B. Fargie. Harris: Colour: F. Pope, P. Lilburne. Half-Colour: P. Israel, M. Salmon.

Lawson: Colour: B. Manger, J. Lindsay, J. Biddulph, H. Hirst. Roslyn: Colour: L. Peel, K. Stallard, N. Longwell. Half-Colour: A. Weaver, R. Aikman.

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FORUM NOTES Forum is held at dinner-time every Monday. Miss Shaw, assisted by Miss Sutherland, presides over these meetings. The members of Forum consist of the Prefects, House Captains, Vice-House Captains and a Forum Representative from each House. School activities and Social Service are discussed, after which the debits and credits are read and recorded by the House Captains. The members of Forum would like to thank Miss Shaw and Miss Sutherland for the interest and advice which they have given us during the year. Anna McBain. ARTS AND CRAFTS " Patience is a virtue." Keen interest has been shown in Arts and Crafts throughout the year. Arts and Crafts Day was held on November 7th last year. The result of the year's work could be seen in the hall, where drawings and crafts were displayed. The latter included weaving, leatherwork, plain and decorative needlework and various types of soft toys. During the afternoon a weaving demonstration was given by a Leaving craft student. On the lawns in front of the School building girls from the dressmaking classes showed garments they had made during the year,

We would like to thank Mr. Arnott, from the Returned Soldiers' Woollen Mill, for his help in supplying yarn and finishing material lengths for the Leaving craft girls. Again this year the National Art Gallery has been sending us framed reproduced paintings by well-known artists included in the syllabus. Several lectures have been attended at the Geelong Art Gallery. In April senior students were able to see a travelling exhibition of Art and Craft done by the Art and Craft Society of Victoria and the Country Women's Association. In August lectures were held for senior Art girls. Films were shown and paintings seen, so that students could broaden their knowledge in History of Art. In June pupils were able to see an exhibition of Art at Geelong College. These drawings were taken from entries submitted for the Leaving Examinations in 1952, so that future students could see the standard that must be attained. In conclusion, we would like to thank Miss Burch, Miss Hoffman and Miss Howard for the time, interest and patience they have given to each girl throughout the year. We hope that the Intermediate and Leaving Art and Craft girls will have excellent results in their final examinations. Margaret Dando.

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LIBRARY REPORT At the end of last year we were very sorry to lose Miss Hope, who, for so many years, successfully supervised the Committee in their duties. However, under Miss Phillips' helpful guidance, the Library has continued to run smoothly, and we thank her for interest and advice. This year the system of filing has been changed so that, instead of every girl having her own card, as in previous years, each book has its special card, which is placed in a file while the book is being borrowed. Although this meant much hard work for the librarians, it has considerably facilitated the checking and tracing of books. We extend our thanks to Joanna Pyper, Frances Lowson, Mrs. Swanson, Miss Knapp, Marie and Jeanette Wilson, Mr. J. Griffiths and Mr. W. Dunstan for gifts of books, and also to Frances for her generous donation. Amongst those books added this year were: " Rebecca," " The Spanish Gardener," Secret Water," "A Saga of the Cliffs," Queen Elizabeth II," and ''Africa Astir "; while, with the School funds, we have bought: " My Cousin Rachel," " The Wooden Horse," " Children of the Archbishop," 'I Jennie,'' " The African Queen," " I Leap Over the Wall," " The Bishop's Mantle," " The Dark Mile," Sailing to Freedom," and three volumes of Somerset Maughan's short stories. The fiction section has continued to be popular, but more pleasing still is the greater demand that has been shown for the reference books. We hope that next year they will be used to an even greater extent. Dina Cannon. FILM CLUB REPORT This year the girls have attended numerous meetings of the club, at which we were shown a great variety of films, which included Totems," Jacaranda Festival," " Wonders of the Great Barrier Reef," and " String of Beads." We were very fortunate in having a film of Queen Elizabeth Il's Coronation donated to us by an anonymous friend of the School. This year a committee of girls was appointed to select the films and in the screening of them.

We are all very grateful to Miss Ohlson for conducting the club so successfully throughout the year. Alwynne Huddleston. SOCIAL SERVICE This year our Social Service activities have been numerous and varied, and the Junior Red Cross members generally have been enthusiastic and co-operative. During first term we held a general meeting, at which suggestions for the year's work were discussed. We decided to discontinue our work for Bethany Babies' Home, and, instead, launched an appeal for knitted garments for Kardinia Home. One parcel was sent at the end of second term and another early in third term. Some of the girls participated in a "I peg doll " competition, which was held in Geelong during first term to raise funds for International House, Melbourne. Various forms have held fetes at intervals throughout the year, the money from which will be divided amongst numerous charities. The IIIA Treasure Hunt—a particularly novel competition—raised £2/1 3/ 6. A penny drive, held as a House competition, proved very successful, and we were able to send £13/17/6 to the Mentally Retarded Children. A special collection was made at the Staff versus Prefects' basketball match for the relief of Greek earthquake victims. Other practical appeals were for milk-bottle tops for the Women's College, sponge bags for Korea, and secondhand garments for Greek earthquake victims. Early in third term three of us were fortunate in being able to attend the Annual Junior Red Cross Conference in Melbourne. We were particularly interested, not only in the way the actual conference was conducted, but in learning about the activities of other Junior Red Cross circles. During the day we heard lectures, saw demonstrations of such things as fake first-aid and bookbinding, and at night saw some of the films that are shown in Red Cross Homes and the hospitals. A comprehensive exhibition of arts and crafts showed how Junior Red Cross members everywhere are employed practically. Our success throughout the year has been mainly due to the interest and encouragement of Miss Evans, whom we thank sincerely. Prudence Israel and Clare Norwood,

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The following gifts—taken from last year's Social Service collections--were made at Christmas:— £ •• 3 Bethany Babies' Home .. •• 3 Geelong Hospital .. •• 3 A.I.M. • • 10 Save the Children" Fund .. Royal Victorian Inst. for the Blind Crippled Children .. Travellers' Aid Society .. • Junior Red Cross .. Yarra Street Community Centre • British & Foreign Bible Society Spastic Children .. Ministering Children's League R.S.S.I.L.A. Hospital, I.D.W.

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SOCIAL SERVICE STATEMENT, 1953 CREDIT £ 13 109

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We would all like to thank Miss Shaw and Miss Pillow and everyone else who helped to make our play a success. We want to thank Miss Apted, too, for the interest she has shown this year and for her valuable instruction. Gerda Nicolson.

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It is a pity that there is no time for more French Club meetings, but, because of other activities, it is seldom possible to hold more than one or two each term. Our meetings this year, though not very frequent, have been very enjoyable, as much for performers as audience. Several forms have presented plays, and we have tried to give everyone a chance of joining in by having as much singing as possible. The Alliance Francaise examinations were held in August this year, and many girls were successful. Miss Shaw and some parents were kind enough to drive the Matriculation students to Melbourne to see " Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme," presented by the Alliance Francaise. Miss Botterill also took us to the film, " Les Miserables " and the Repertory Society production of " The Miser," translated from Moliere's L'Avare." We would like to thank Miss Shaw for her interest and help in our activities and Miss Botterill and Miss Evans for their enthusiasm and thoughtfulness. Gerda Nicolson.

DRAMATIC NOTES This year Miss Apted produced J. M. Barrie's " Dear Brutus," and this, I think, was an admirable choice. We all enjoyed the play itself, and each girl had a chance to make her part interesting. This play has the charm and fantasy typical of Barrie. It shows what happens to a group of people who go into an imaginary wood, where they are given a second chance in life. When they return they realise that they have nearly all retained the faults they had at the beginning. To bring this home to the audience, Barrie quotes from 'I Julius Caesar II:— " The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, But in ourselves, that we are underlings."

. CANTEEN Throughout the year the Canteen has been a yew 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 Canteen is opened to the boarders. We take this opportunity to extend our thanks to Mrs. Lilburne for her interest and help. It is to be hoped that next year the Canteen will continue to be as popular as in previous years. Jill Ford.

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MUSIC CLUB The Music Club has had a most enjoyable year. The Committee consists of the House Captains and Vice-Captains of the Boarding Houses. They are: Dina Cannon (Secretary), Jennifer Biddulph, Wendy Bedggood, Valarie Cairns, Dorothy Chew, Dianna Errey, Prudence Israel, Alison McIntyre, and Mary Selle. Our first meeting this year was held on April 25th, when Miss Wilma Brown gave us a delightful piano solo and Miss Madge Stephens, accompanied by Miss Betty Grant, gave an enjoyable song recital. We appreciate the interest taken by two of our Old Girls, Madge Stephens and Betty Grant, and thank Mrs. Watson, who is on our music staff, for giving up her time for our enjoyment. Towards the end of the term we were fortunate in being able to see several films shown by Mr. Porter. The films, which were taken during their recent trip through Europe, were vividly described by Miss Porter. The first meeting of Term II was held on July 5th, when Miss Dorothy Watson, accompanied by Miss Betty Grant, sang songs of Also in the programme several countries. were several excellent piano solos played by Miss Joan Willis, which included pieces by Chopin and Debussy. Our next two meetings were given entirely by the girls. The first was a concert, held on August 2nd, to mark Coronation Year. Piano duets were played, ranging from the dances of Queen Elizabeth I to music of the present day. Mrs. Hoe's choir sang a bracket of English songs, and, at the end of the concert, the whole audience joined in the singing of " Land of Hope and Glory." After this, Miss Ohlson very kindly showed us the Coronation film which had been given to the School.

During the year the senior members of the Music Club have attended three most enjoyable celebrity concerts, the first of which was held on March 5th, when we heard the Italian tenor, Gino Mattera; and on June I I th we heard the Chinese bass, Yi Kwei Sze, accompanied by his wife. The third was on August 3rd, and was given by the Victorian Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Juan Jose Castro. During this concert we had the pleasure of hearing the young pianist, Ruth Farren Price, who played a Mozart concerto. The next celebrity concert which we attend will be given by William Kapell, and should be of great interest to the music students. Once again the School Choir took part in the Geelong Music Festival, which was held in the Geelong Theatre. " My Soul Rejoices," by Bach, and the modern song, " Only For You," were sung, and we thank Mrs. Thomas for all the work she has put into training and conducting the Choir. The School was extremely fortunate in being able to hear the world-famous duetists, Viola Morris and Victorian Anderson, accompanied by Carl Bartling. Their recital included many well-known duets and songs. I would like to express the thanks of the Music Club to Miss Shaw for her interest as Patroness, and to Miss Wadelton, the President, who has enabled us to hear so much good music. Jennifer Biddulph.

P. F. A. Early in March the P.F.A. recommenced under the guidance of Miss Shaw, and we thank her for her invaluable assistance.

On the last Sunday of second term the choral section of the House Competitions was held, and Mr. Logie Smith was the adjudicator.

The office-bearers elected for this year were: President, A. McIntyre; Vice-President, W. Munro; Secretary, N. Hindson; SubSecretary, J. Neale; Treasurer, M. McDonald; and the Committee included W. Bedggood, D. Cannon, P. Israel, 0. Howell, M. Rix and V. Boardman.

McPhee gained first place, and was followed by Neilson, Geelong, David and Hearne. However, the final results, after the piano solo section, were: First place to Geelong, McPhee and Neilson equal second, followed by Hearne and David. Our thanks again go to Mr. Logie Smith, who adjudicated.

Our syllabus items this year have included a square-dancing night, a talk, " Darkness Into Light," on the life of Helen Keller; two series of talks prepared by the girls, one on " Hymns and Their Composers," the other on " Hobbies "; three Bible Study periods, one conducted by Mr. Blackwood and the others by

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the girls themselves; and a mock trial. Mr. Blackwood, to whom we are indebted for his willing help throughout the year, lent us some books and photographs for information on the mission at Ernabella. During second term several girls went to a tea and service at St. David's at the kind invitation of the St. David's P.F.A. On Tuesday, March 29th, we held an Easter Hymn Service, which was very successful. We hope to present a Carol Service in December, and a Nativity Play is also being arranged. Mr. McLean invited us to join boys from the College at a camp to be held at Point Lonsdale at the end of October to discuss " Miracles." We hope to send about twenty girls. During the year two boxes of magazines have been sent to the A.I.M., and collections of silver-paper and stamps have been made for Social Service work. Collections for the year have so far amounted to £6/1/3, so funds now total £7/1/7. To next year's P.F.A. we wish every success in all its endeavours. Nancy Hindson.

HOSPITAL REPORT This year saw the accomplishment of Mrs. Kennedy's dream—the hospital sunroom has been built. Last year an appeal for funds was launched, so we were able to begin this year with £80. Throughout the year willing helpers have worked to raise more. We began well by having a stall, run by Mrs. Moreton and her friends, on Sports Day, which raised £86. This included the donations of Old Girls. We had two concerts, with items by the girls and the junior ballet, which does its own choreography. Sweets were also sold, and there was a raffle. From the first concert we collected £10, supplemented by £5 from Mr. Bell. The second, which was attended by Miss Shaw and some of the parents, raised £6/5/-.

At the end of second term a " queen " Each House competition was suggested. elected a " queen," for whom they collected money during the holidays. After much close competition, the final amounts were handed in, and the Coronation was held on October lath. Two Houses were equal, so Sandra Funston and Elizabeth Sprigg were both crowned by Miss Shaw, and Sandra Bedggood and Pam Kinder were in attendance. Mrs. Kennedy gave each of the girls a memento of the occasion. Altogether, the amount raised was £73. In the middle of second term, when over £200 had been raised, the Council agreed that building should begin. The sunroom, which overlooks the hospital garden, has a large window on the north and louvres on the west to catch the sun all day. Among the gifts received was a beautiful window-seat, from Mrs. Moreton, who has shown great interest; two sun-lounges from Elizabeth Hasler, an Old Collegian; and a bookcase from Mrs. Kennedy. We thank all people who have, by their unfailing interest and persistent efforts, helped to build the sunroom. To Mrs. Kennedy, who first launched the idea and inspired others by her enthusiasm, we, who benefit by it, give our sincere thanks. Alison McIntyre.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We wish to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following magazines, and apologise for any unintentional omissions:— " Coo-ee " (" The Hermitage "), " The Black Watch " (P.G.C., Adelaide); " The Gleam " (P.L.C., Orange); The Magazine of P.L.C. (Goulburn, N.S.W.); " Scotch Collegian "; " Silver and Green " (M.L.C.); " The Portal " (Brisbane Boys' College); " The Pegasus (Geelong College); " The Corian " (Geelong Grammar School); " Lauristonian" (Lauriston); " The Brook " (Tintern); " The Mitre " (Trinity Grammar).

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SPEECH DAY, 1952 Our 'annual Speech Day was held at the School on December 1 1th. Owing to unsettled weather, we were forced to hold this function in the Junior School, where the speeches were broadcast into several form rooms. It is to be hoped the weather will be better this year, as this arrangement did not prove very satisfactory. The President of the Country Women's Association (Mrs. J. N. Spittle) gave us an interesting address, in which she urged us to consider farm life when choosing a career. She later presented the prizes. Mrs. D. Orchard, President of the Old Collegians' Association, presented the sports trophies and cups. A new idea was introduced, when the Senior Prefect, Frances Lowson, spoke on behalf of the girls leaving school.

PRIZE LIST, 1952 PREPARATORY SCHOOL Kindergarten: Jillian Bartlett, Handwork; Robyn Acfield, Good Citizen; Pamela Bartlett, First in Form. Form ID: Dorothy Green, Handwork; Barbara Wylie, Painting and Drawing; Dianne Batty, Progress; Morag Sinclair, Good Citizen; Celia Russell, Good Citizen; Patricia Watson, First in Form. Form IC: Sue Troughton, Handwork; Bronwyn Freeman, Progress; Dianne Ekstedt, Good Citizen; Felice Dougall, First in Form. Form IB: Lois Millikan, Handwork; Janice Wood, Good Citizen; Wendy White, Improvement (gift of Parents and Friends) ; Susan Bickford, First in Form. Form IA: Lea Hamilton, Handwork; Janice Harvey, Handwork; Margaret Wylie, Handwork, Good Citizen; Dianne Batten, Good Citizen; Heather Scott, Progress (Mrs. P. Neilson Memorial Prize); Wendy Nelson, Progress (gift of Parents and Friends) ; Sandra Shone, Dux of Junior School. Form II: Barbara Spafford, Needlework; Lynette Angus, Honours; Elizabeth Eadie, Honours; Helen Fidge Scripture, Honours; Jennifer Higgins, Junior Ballet, Honours; Alison Laird, Honours. Form IIIC: Norma Hepner, Handwork; Doreen West, Form Prize; Robin Fisher, Scripture, Honours; Claire Meighan, Honours; Sandra Mockridge, Honours; Jillian Webb, Honours. Form IIIB: Heather Mockridge, Dramatic Art (gift of Miss Apted); Jennifer Kidd, Craft; Diana Holt, Music (gift of Miss McQualter) ; Janice Johns, Form Prize; June Hooper, Honours; Virginia Profitt, Honours: Elizabeth Rushbrooke, Scripture, Honours.

Form IIIA: Jocelyn Burt, Music (gift of Miss Butler); Diana Deans, Music (gift of Miss Wurfel) ; Joy Polley, Music (gift of Miss Littleton) ; Patricia Hooper, Craft; Muriel Thomson, Scripture; Beverley Collins, Form Prize; Jeanette Potter, Form Prize; Barbara Rice, Form Prize; Elizabeth Whiffen, Form Prize; Pauline Chamberlain, Honours; Jacqueline Holland, Honours; Janet McIntyre, Honours; Lorraine Peck, Honours; Elizabeth Roland, Honours. Remove II: Ann Worrall, Art and Craft; Lorraine Jolley, Form Prize; Janne Kilsby, Form Prize; Pamela Radford, Form Prize; Carole Opperman, Scripture; Helen Lewis, Honours; Annette Rogers, Honours. Remove I: Ann Higgins, Craft; Helen Downie, Senior Ballet; Shirley Bennett, Senior Ballet, Form Prize; Kathryn Howell, Junior " Lucernian Prize; Barbara Cripps, Form Prize; Annabell Russell, Form Prize; Nancy Fewtrell, Honours; Priscilla Head, Scripture, Honours; Elizabeth Kidd, Honours. Form IVB Y: Patricia Chew, Craft; Hazel Long, Music (gift of Miss McQualter) ; Muriel Mackay, Music (gift of Miss Butler) ; Dorothy Waugh, Music (gift of Miss Butler); Helen Stuckey, Scripture; Rosemary Moreton, Form Prize; Christine Sheppard, Form Prize; Heather McLeod, Credit Prize; Zigrida Melderis, Credit Pass. Form IVB X: Marion Chappell, Craft, Form Prize; Jennifer David, Form Prize; Merlyn Harper, Music (gift of Miss McQualter), Form Prize; June Hendy, Form Prize; Lexie Boardman, Music (gift of Miss Butler) , Scripture, Honours; Pamela Ilett, Honours. Sub-Intermediate: Louise White, Craft; Valerie Solomon, Dramatic Art (gift of Miss Apted); Wendy Stevenson, Junior Boarder's Prize (Angus Laird Memorial Prize) ; Judith Eagles, Form Prize; Judith Lindsay, Influence in Sport (gift of Mrs. Lilburne), Form Prize; Fay Pope, Form Prize; Denise Hargreaves, Scripture; Jill Hazeldine, Honours; Pamela Lilburne, Dramatic Art (gift of Miss Apted), Honours; Jancis Russell, Music (gift of Miss Wadelion), Honours; Patricia Tymms, Honours; Lorraine Wood, Honours. Form VD: Jean Marriner, Music (gift of Miss McQualter) ; Ann Ockleston, Intermediate Craft (gift of Miss Howard); Marlene Jolly, Senior Craft; Elizabeth Davies, Form Prize; Gillian Ford, Form Prize; Kathleen Louttit, Form Prize; Mary Mathieson, Form Prize; Jennifer Bradshaw, Credit. VG: Jennifer Neale, Music (gift of Miss Wadelton); Marie Vautier, Drawing; Judith Edwards, Form Prize; Lynette Engish, Form Prize; Sheena Macintyre, Form Prize; Wendy Bedggood, Scripture; Voi Boardman, Alice M. Partington Prize; Diane Devereaux, Honours (Olive Filmer Prize); Alwynne Huddleston, Honours. Form VI: Margaret Arnoldt, Dancing (gift of Miss Lascelles) ; Valerie Cairns, Dancing (gift of Miss Lascelles) ; Jennifer Biddulph, Music (gift of Miss Butler); Davina McIntosh, Music (gift of Miss Wadelton); Noel Townsend, Music (gift of Miss

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Littleton) ; Wendy Wallis, Music (gift of Miss Wurfel) ; Beverley Johns, Dressmaking (gift of Miss Hoffman) ; Nancy Rees, Dressmaking (gift Lucernian of Miss Burch) ; Wyn Munro, Senior Contribution; Alison McIntyre, Carrie Haase Shakespeare Prize; Rosemary Elder, Senior Boarder's Prize; Nancy Hindson, Form Prize; Olive Howell, Form Prize; Mary McDonald, Form Prize; Gerda Nicolson, French (gift of Alliance Francaise), Form Prize; Anne Weaver, Form Prize; Denise Bodey, French (gift of Alliance Francaise), Honours; Dina Cannon, Music (gift of Miss Littleton), Honours; Clare Norwood, French (gift of Alliance Francaise), Honours; Barbara Fargie, Honours. Matriculation: Elizabeth Gawith, Music (gift of Miss Waddelton), Dancing (gift of Miss Lascelles); Meredith McMillan, Miss Keay's Prize for Needlework; Frances Lowson, Lucernian Editress, Librarian, French (gift of Alliance Francaise); Marie Baxter, Form Prize; Sally Harris, Dramatic Art (gift of Miss Apted), Form Prize; Anna McBain, Form Prize; Margaret Finlayson, Nell Moreton Memorial Prize for Music; Jennifer McCann, Good Citizen Prize; Beverley Bell, Prefects' Valedictory Prize; Anne Lindsay, Form Prize, Prefects' Valedictory Prize; Elizabeth Tarr, French (gift of Alliance Francaise), Prefects' Valedictory Prize; Elaine Wills, Scripture, Honours, Prefects' Valedictory Prize; Cynthia Wootton, Dramatic Art (gift of Miss Apted), Prefects' Valedictory Prize; Sally Fletcher, F. E. Browne Memorial Prize; Norma Dyson, D. F. Neilson Memorial Prize; Elizabeth Gawith, Most Worthy Citizen, Proxime Accessit; Frances Lowson, Dux of the School, A. C. Harris Prize. Tennis: School Champion, Beverley Bell; runner-up, Meredith McMillan. Senior Champion, Janet Gordon; runner-up, Norma Dyson. Junior Champion, Vera Mills; runner-up, Jennifer McKewan. Senior Doubles, Janet Gordon, Elaine Wills; Junior Doubles, Prudence McKewan, Kay Stallard. Athletics: Senior Champion, Helen Manger; Under 16 Champion, Marlene Metherall; Under 14 Champion, Jill Hazeldine and Pamela Burrell (equal); Under 12 Champion, Dianne Ross; Under 10 Champion, Norma Hepner; Kindergarten, Anne Birdsey. Swimming: Senior Champion, Adrienne Clark; runnerup, Janet Buckley. Intermediate Champion, Pamela Lilburne; runner-up, Valerie Solomon. Junior Champion, Jacqueline de Ferranti; runner-up, Heather Laird. Beryl Roberts' Award, Elaine Wills. Clare Strong Award, Elizabeth Hasler. HOUSE SHIELDS AND CUPS Ena Miller Shield for Swimming: ARDENS (Captain, E. Wills). Marion Rankin Shield for Basketball: HARRIS (Captain, B. Bell). Eileen Buckhurst Shield for Baseball: HARRIS (Captain, B. Bell). Ruth Macmillan Shield for Hockey: ROSLYN (Captain, S. Harris). Hitchcock Tennis Cup: HARRIS (Captain, B. Bell).

Mrs. H. B. Simpson Junior Tennis Cup: ARDENS (Captain, E. Wills). Margaret Shannon Memorial Cup for Athletics: LAWSON (Captain, A. Lindsay). Charles Neville Cup for Inter-House Sport: HARRIS (Captain, B. Bell). Pettitt Shield for Work: LAWSON (Captain, A. Lindsay). Mrs. Lewis Hirst's Cup for Work, Sport and Conduct: LAWSON (Captain, A. Lindsay).

EXAMINATION RESULTS INTERMEDIATE J. Anderson: English Expression, Craft. E. Barber: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, General Science A, English Literature, French, British History, Music. (Certificate). W. Bedggood: English Expression, Mathematics A, English Literature, French, Music. (Compensatory Certificate). V. Boardman: English Expression, Mathematics A, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, British History, Art. (Certificate). J. Bradshaw: English Expression, Arithmetic, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, British History, Craft. (Certificate). A. Burns: English Expression, Mathematics A, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, French, British History. (Certificate). M. Carmichael: Mathematics A, Music. E. Davies: English Expression, Mathematics A, Geography, English Literature, French, British History, Music. (Certificate) . D. Devereaux: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, French, British History. (Certificate). N. Devine: English Expression, Mathematics A, General Science A, British History. L.. Engish: English Expression, Mathematics A, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, Latin, British History. (Certificate). J. Fewtrell: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, French, British History, Music. (Certificate). G. Ford: General Science A, English Literature, Craft, Music. S. Gurney: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, General Science A, General Science B, Geography, English Literature, French, British History. (Certificate). H. Hopkins: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Arithmetic, Geography, English Literature, French, British History. (Certificate). A. Huddleston: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Arithmetic, Geography, English Literature, French, Latin, British History. (Certificate).

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M Jolly: English Literature. J.

Knox: English Expression, Geography, English Literature, British History, Craft. (Compensatory Certificate).

V. Little: Domestic Science, Craft. K.

Louttit: Mathematics A, Geography, General Science A, British History, Craft.

S. Macintyre: English Expression,•Mathematics A, Geography, General Science A, British History, Art. (Certificate). J. Marriner: English Expression, Geography, English Literature, British History, Art, Domestic Science, Craft. (Certificate). M Mathieson: English Expression, Arithmetic, Geography, English Literature, French, British History. (Certificate). P. McAllister: Craft. J. McConnell: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Arithmetic, English Literature, British History. (Certificate). N. McKellar: English Expression, English Literature, British History, Art, Craft. J. McKewan: English Expression, Mathematics A, Geography, French. D. McLelland: English Expression, Mathematics A, Arithmetic, Geography, English Literature, British History. (Certificate). R. Mills: English Expression, Arithmetic, Geography, French, British History, Craft. (Certificate). J. Neale: English Expression, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, British History, Music. ( Certificate) . A. Ockleston: English Expression, English Literature, Craft. H. Profitt: English Expression, Mathematics A, Arithmetic, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, French, British History. (Certificate). J. Read: English Expression, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, British History, Art. (Certificate). R. Richardson: English Expression, Mathematics A, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, British History. (Certificate). E. Smail: Geography, British History, Art. M. Speers: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Arithmetic, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, French. (Certificate). A. Swanson: Geography, General Science A, English Literature. M. Vautier: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, French, British History, Art. (Certificate). D. •Wilson: English Expression, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, British History, Art. (Certificate). A. Wray: English Expression, Mathematics A, Arithmetic, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, British History. (Certificate).

LEAVING R. Aikman: English, Mathematics I, Mathematics II, Physics, Chemistry, French. (Certificate). M. Arnoldt: Geography, Domestic Science, Craft. J. Biddulph: English, Geography, British History, Music. (Certificate). D. Bodey: English, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, French, British History. (Certificate). J. Buckley: English, Biology, British History, Domestic Science, Craft. (Certificate). V. Cairns: English, Biology, Geography, British History, Modern History, Craft. (Certificate). D. Cannon: English, Biology, Geography, French, British History, Modern History, Music. (Certificate). D. Chew: English, Biology, Geography, Domestic Science, Music. (Certificate). M. Dando: English, Biology, Geography, British History, Craft. (Certificate). G. Drayton: English, Mathematics I, Geography, British History, Modern History, Music. (Certificate).. D. Errey: English, Geography, British History, Domestic Science. (Certificate). B. Fargie: English, Mathematics I, Biology, French, British History, Modern History. (Certificate). E. Griffiths: Craft. J. Hill: Craft. N. Hindson: English, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, British History. (Certificate). H. Hirst: English, Mathematics I, Biology, French, British History. (Certificate). J. Hookings: English, Biology, Geography, French, Music. ( Certificate) . 0. Howell: English, Biology, Geography, French, British History, Modern History. (Certificate). P. Israel: English, Geography, French, British History, Modern History. (Certificate). M. Jolly: Craft. M. Jordan: Biology, Geography, Domestic Science. J. Kroger: English, Biology, Geography, British History, Music. (Certificate). H. Manger: English, Biology, Geography, British History, Modern History, Music. (Certificate). L. McDiarmid: English, British History, Modern History, French. M. McDonald: English, Biology, Geography, British History, Modern History. (Certificate). D. McIntosh: English, Biology, British History, Music, Musical Perception. (Certificate). A. McIntyre: English, Biology, Geography, British History, Domestic Science, Craft. (Certificate). W. Munro: English, Mathematics I, Mathematics II, Physics, Chemistry, French. (Certificate). G. Nicolson: English, Mathematics I, Mathematics II, Physics, French, British History. (Certificate). C. Norwood: English, Mathematics I, Mathematics II, Physics, Chemistry, French. (Certificate). M. Potter: English, Geography. N. Rees: English, Biology, Geography, British History, Modern History, Craft. (Certificate).

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M. Rix: English, British History, Craft.

MUSIC EXAMINATION RESULTS, 1953

B. Roffey: English, Geography, British History, Art, Craft. (Certificate). M. Salmon: Biology, Domestic Science.

PRELIMINARY J. Lucas: Credit. FIRST GRADE

M. Till: English, Domestic Science, Craft. N. Townsend: English, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, French, Music. (Certificate). W. Wallis: English, French, British History. A. Weaver: English, Mathematics I, Biology, French, British History. (Certificate). A. Woods: English, Geography, British History, Art. (Certificate).

J. Burt: Honours. B. Williams: Credit. SECOND GRADE P. Evans: Pass. S. Ingpen: Credit. J. McIntyre: Honours. J. McMiken: Credit. J. Polley: Pass. S. Sutherland: Honours.

MATRICULATION M. Baxter: English Literature, French, Biology, British History. (Compensatory Matriculation). B. Bell: French, Modern History (2nd Hons.). M. Bodey: Leaving English, Leaving Geography, Leaving Music. B. Cameron: English Expression, English Literature, Geography, Modern History, British History. (Matriculation). A. Clarke: Leaving Biology, Leaving Geography, Leaving British History. N. Dyson: Leaving Geography, Leaving French. M. Finlayson: English Expression, Music (Practical). S. Fletcher: Leaving Biology, Leaving Geography. E. Gawith: English Expression, English Literature, British History, Music (2nd Hons.). (Matriculation). J. Gordon: Leaving Biology. S. Harris: English Expression, English Literature, Modern History, British History. (Matriculation). E. Hasler: Leaving English, Leaving Geography, Leaving British History, Leaving Craft. (Certificate). B. Hay: English Expression (2nd Hons.), English Literature, Leaving Domestic Science.

THIRD GRADE P. Barber: Credit. S. Bedggood: Honours. L. Boardman: Honours. E. Emmerson: Credit. M. Hookings: Credit. C. Macintyre: Honours. D. Waugh: Credit. L. White: Credit. FOURTH GRADE J. Hanna: Credit. P. Heft: Credit. M. Newman: Pass. J. Russell: Credit. W. Say: Credit. E. Townsend: Pass. FIFTH GRADE E. Barber: Credit. M. Carmichael: Honours. J. Marriner: Credit. J. Neale: Honours. S. Wotherspoon: Honours. SIXTH GRADE R. Holt: Credit. J. Weaver: Honours.

A. Lindsay: Geography, Leaving Biology. F. Lowson: English Expression (2nd Hons.), French ( I st Hons.), Physics, Chemistry, Biology (2nd (Matriculation). Hons.). A. McBain: English Expression, Pure Mathematics, Physics. (Compensatory Matriculation).

THIRD GRADE MUSICAL PERCEPTION J. Hanna: Honours. B. Moss: Honours. J. Russell: Pass. W. Say: Credit. L. Townsend: Honours.

J. McCann: English Expression. J. Money: Biology. P. Montgomery: English Expression, English Literature, British History. (Compensatory Matriculation). M. Selle: English Expression, English Literature, Geography. (Compensatory Matriculation). E. Tarr: English Expression, English Literature, French (2nd Hons.), Modern History. (Matriculation). E. Wills: English Expression, Geography, Modern History, British History. (Matriculation). C. Wootton: English Expression, English Literature, Music (Practical).

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE ORAL EXAMINATIONS, 1953 GRADE I MATRICULATION Recitation: Second Prize, G. Nicolson; Honourable Mention, W. Munro. Dictation: First Prize, G. Nicolson; Honourable Mention, P. Israel, C. Norwood, A. McBain, W. Munro, D. Bodey; Passed, D. Cannon, H. Hirst. Reading and Conversation: Second Prize, G. Nicolson; Honourable Mention, 0. Howell, C. Norwood, P. Israel, D. Cannon, A. McBain.

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GRADE II LEAVING Recitation: Honourable Mention, A. Huddleston, J. Fewtrell, J. Weaver, D. Devereaux. Dictation: First Prize, A. Huddleston; Honourable Mention, J. Weaver, J. Fewtrell; Passed, J. Kumnick. Reading and Conversation: Second Prize, J. Fewtrell; Honourable Mention, H. Profitt, A. Huddleston, J. Weaver, M. Vautier, H. Hopkins, J. Kumnick. GRADE III INTERMEDIATE Recitation: Second Prize, V. Solomon; Honourable Mention, P. Tymms, P. Lilburne, J. Russell, D. Hill. Dictation: Second Prize, M. Carmichael; Honourable Mention, J. Russell, P. Lilburne, P. Tymms, N. Longwell, D. Baxter, J. Hazeldine, J. Ruffin; Passed, D. Hill. GRADE IV SUB-INTERMEDIATE Recitation: Honourable Mention, J. Wilson, L. Boardman, S. Sutherland.

PRIX D'HONNEUR We wish to congratulate Gerda Nicolson, who has obtained the Prix d'Honneur d ('Alliance by her admirable record in Alliance examinations, 1950-1953. This prize is offered each year by Madame Gadsden Modesti in memory of her daughter Georgine, who lost her life on Mt. Bogong in 1945. The prize gives the right to the winner to have her name inscribed on the Honour Board. Gerda will attend the distribution of prizes at the Assembly Hall on November 27th.

VALETS, 1952 MATRICULATION Marie Baxter: Lawson Forum Representative, 1952; Lucernian Committee, 1952; Leaving Certificate, Compensatory Matriculation. Beverly Bell: Prefect, 1952; Sports Captain, 1952; Harris House Captain, 1952; Probationer, 1951; Vice-House Captain, 1951; House Colours, 1950; School Baseball, Basketball, Tennis Colours, 1950; School Tennis Captain, 1951-1952; Baseball ViceCaptain, 1952; Junior Singles and Doubles Champion, 1949; School Tennis Champion, 1950-1952; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates. Margaret Bodey: McPhee Representative, 1952; 2nd VII, 1952; House Colours, 1952; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates. Beverley Cameron: House Committee, 1952; David Representative, 1951; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates; Matriculation. Adrienne Clarke: Deputy Prefect, 1952; Ardens ViceCaptain, 1952; Senior Athletics Champion, 1951;

Senior Swimming Champion, 1950-1952; Intermediate Swimming Champion, 1948-49; Junior Swimming Champion, 1946-47; 1st VII, 1950-52; Basketball Colours, 1951; Athletics Colours, 1951; Swimming Team, 1948-52; Swimming Colours, 1948; House Colours, 1950; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates. Norma Dyson: Prefect, 1952; Forum Secretary, 1952; House Colours, 1951; 2nd VIII, 1952; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates. Margaret Finlayson: Library Committee, 1952; Secretary of Music Club, 1952; David Representative, 1951; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates. Sally Fletcher: Prefect, 1952; Harris Vice-Captain, 1952; Neilson House Captain, 1952; House Committee, 1951-52; Neilson Vice-House Captain, 1951; Probationer, 1951; Music Club Committee, 1951-52; School Tennis Colours, 1951; 1st IX, 1952; 1st XI, 1951-52. Elizabeth Gawith: Deputy Prefect, 1952; House Committee, 1952; David House Vice-Captain, 1952; Library Committee, 1952; Music Club Committee, 1952; Secretary P.F.A., 1952; 1st VIII, 1952; Lucernian Committee, 1952; House Colours, 1951; Leaving Certificate; Matriculation. Janet Gordon: Ardens Forum Representative, 1952; 2nd VIII, 1951-52; House Colours, 1951; Senior Tennis Champion, 1952; Leaving Certificate. Elizabeth Hasler: Deputy Prefect, 1952; Ardens Forum Representative, 1952; Neilson Vice-House Captain; Music Club Committee, 1952; House Committee, 1951-52; Leaving Certificate. Sally Harris: Deputy Prefect, 1952; Roslyn House Captain, 1952; Lucernian Committee, 1952; Neilson Representative, 1951-52; Roslyn Forum Representative, 1951; House Committee, 1951-52; House Colours, 1950; 1st VIII, 1951; 2nd VIII, 1952; Tennis Colours, 1951; 2nd XI, 1951; 1st XI, 1952; 1st IX, 1951; Baseball Colours, 1951; Leaving Certificate; Matriculation. Barbara Hay: Library Committee, 1951-52; Roslyn Forum Representative, 1952; Neilson Representative, 1951-52; House Committee, 1951-52; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates. Anne Lindsay: Prefect, 1952; Lawson House Captain, 1952; Probationer, 1951; Lawson Forum Representative, 1951; 1st VII, 1950-52; Basketball Colours, 1950; House Colours, 1950; Leaving Certificate. Frances Lowson: Head Prefect, 1952; Prefect, 1951; House Committee, 1950-52; Lawson Vice-Captain, 1951; Librarian, 1951-52; Editress of Lucernian," 1951-52; Music Club Committee, 1951-52; President of P.F.A., 1952; House Colours; 1st IX, 1949-51; 1st VII, 1949; 2nd VII, 1950-52; Baseball and Basketball Colours; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates; Matriculation; Dux of School, 1952. Jennifer McCann: Deputy Prefect, 1952; Roslyn Forum Representative, 1952; House Committee, 1952; McPhee Representative, 1952; Library Committee, 1952; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates. Meredith McMillan: Hearne House Captain, 1952; House Representative, 1951-52; Music Club Committee, 1952; Junior Tennis Doubles Champion, 1950; 1st VIII, 1951-52; 1st IX, 1951-52; 2nd XI, 1952; Baseball and Tennis Colours; House Colours. Judy Meredith:

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Deputy Prefect, 1952; Harris Forum Representative, 1952; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates.

Judy Money:

Lawson Forum Representative, 1952; House Committee, 1951-52; McPhee House Captain, 1952; McPhee Representative, 1951-52; Music Club Committee, 1952; 1st XI, 1951-52; 2nd XI, 1950; Hockey Colours; House Colours; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates; Compensatory Matriculation.

Pamela Montgomery:

Elizabeth Tarr: Prefect, 1952; Ardens Forum Represen-

tative, 1951; Social Service Representative, 1952; Lucernian ComFrench Club Secretary, 1951-52; mittee, 1951-52; Library Committee, 1952; House Colours; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates; Matriculation. Prefect, 1952; Sports Captain, 1952; Ardens House Captain, 1952; David House Captain, 1952; Probationer, 1951; House Committee, 1951-52; Ardens Forum Representative, 1951; David Vice-House Captain, 1951; House Council Representative, 1951-52; Library Committee, 1952; Music Club Committee, 1951-52; Treasurer P.F.A., 1952; Under 12 Athletics Champion, 1947; 1st IX, 195052; Baseball Captain, 1952; Baseball Vice-Captain, 1951; 1st VII, 1950-52; Basketball Vice-Captain, 1951-52; 2nd VIII, 1950-52; 2nd VIII Captain, 1951; School Baseball and Basketball Colours; House Colours; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates; Matriculation.

Elaine Wills:

Cynthia Wootton: Prefect, 1952; French Club Secre-

tary, 1952; Social Service Representative, 1952; Committee, 1952; Music Club ComLucernian mittee, 1952; Harris Forum Representative, 1951; House Colours; Leaving Certificate.

Mary Till:

School Swimming Colours, 1952; House

Colours. Noel Townsend: Intermediate and Leaving Certificates. Wendy Wallis: Anne Woods: Ist XI I, 1951; School Hockey Colours,

1951; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates. INTERMEDIATE S. Gurney: 1st VIII, 1952; School Tennis Colours, 1952;

Intermediate Certificate. A. Swanson: Left 1953. A. Burns: Intermediate Certificate. M. Jolly:

V. Little: K. Louttit: M. Mathieson: Intermediate Certificate. J. Moore: P. McAllister: SUB-INTERMEDIATE S. Bould: D. Cronk: J. Eagles: R. Goodwin: W. Stevenson: IVB Y J. Lavers: Left 1st Term. J. McDonald: Left 2nd Term. REMOVE II

D. Millar: IIIA

LEAVING

E. Whiffen:

Janet Buckley: Ist VIII, 1951-52; 1st IX, 1951-52; Base-

ball, Basketball and Swimming Colours, 1951; House Colours; Leaving Certificate. Glenys Drayton: Hearne House Council Representa-

tive, 1952; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates.

IIIB A. Marshall: D. Millar: G. Fallon:

Rosemary Elder:

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Elaine Griffiths: Janice Hill: Jillienne Hookings: Intermediate and Leaving Certi-

ficates. Beverley Johns: Margot Jordan: Intermediate Certificate. Janice Kroger: Intermediate and Leaving Certificates.

Lawson Vice-Captain, 1952; David House Council Representative, 1952; 1st IX, 1951; Baseball Colours, 1951; School Athletics Champion, 1952; Athletics Colours, 1952; House Colours; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates.

Helen Manger:

Lynette McDiarmid: Margaret Potter: Nancy Rees:

David House Council Representative, 1952; 1st XI, 1952; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates.

M. Gawith, J. Kumnick, W. McIntyre, J. Weaver.

Leaving:

Intermediate: W. Say, L. Townsend, S. Wotherspoon,

E. Wood. Sub-Intermediate:

M. Agnew, M. Ellis, J. Heard, J. McKenzie, J. McMiken, H. Murray, J. Wallis, G. Woods.

IVB: B. Bradshaw, C. Fischer, J. Ockleston, J. Ross,

E. Sprigg, C. Walter. Remove:

J. Campbell, J. Cumpston, H. Dorron, J. Fagg, M. Ganly, J. Griffiths, J. Hamilton, P. Hicks, A. Kayser, B. Lewis, A. McCully, H. McPhee, N. Miller, L. Moir, K. Moore, G. Pettitt, W. Priddle, D. Reynolds, G. Rogers, 0. Turner, B. Varley.

Barbara Roffey: Intermediate and Leaving Certificates.

IIIA: H. Bicknell, J. Gray, D. Lake, C. Thomas.

Mary Salmon:

IIIB: J. Cotton, M. J. Fram, A. Knox, J. Ockleston,

Secretary Camera Club, 1952; 2nd Xl, 1951-52; Compensatory Intermediate Certificate.

IIIC: C. Brough, W. Wood.

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ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTIONS HEMLINES

THE NAUGHTY LITTLE KITTEN

The hemline's up . . . the hemline's down, The wail of women spreads o'er the town, The laws of Dior and Schiaparelli, Quite overcome the house of Celli. Of course, they never stop to think How matrons tremble on the brink If the hemline goes up . . . Oh, my! Now some will really have to try To whittle waists and lengthen legs, Or shorten those which look like kegs. The New Look is no longer new, The " Twenties " now inspire the " few " Who live in Paris, Piccadilly, And like designing " Willy-Nilly " The clothes of Madam for the season And work upon no earthly reason. Cloche hats and frocks which hang like sacks Will soon be hanging up in racks. Perhaps it wouldn't be so sad, If this, the latest whim and fad, Was worn by female forms divine, And not by figures quite like mine.

Smoky was a very naughty kitten. By accident, Cook left the pantry door open, and in he crept. First he jumped on to the shelf, and what do you think he saw? A big jug of milk, and also some meat. He thought he would have the meat first, so he ate it all up. " Now to the jug of milk," he said to himself. He went to the jug, put his head right in, but, deary me! he slipped, and in he went head first.

Though history repeats itself, I think you'll find a few Who, like myself, prefer to dress . . . Conserv'tively. Don't you? ? " Celli " (Matric.)

LES EXAMENS DE L'ALLIANCE FRANCAISE " Morongo " boarders leave by bus, Reach the High School, start to fuss. Children all reciting verse, Tempers getting frayed, and worse. Try to keep out of the rain, French goes round and round the brain. " Avez-vous your ticket still? " " Mais non, it's on the window still. At last they go into that room, Stand lone, prepared to meet their doom. "Aimez-vous cette histoire-la? " " Oui, oui, Madame, comme-ci, comme-ca." Enfin, it's over, out they stumble, Faces white and hands a-fumble! Wendy Bedggood (16 years

At that moment in came the Cook, who was astonished to see the empty meat plate on the shelf; but she screamed when she saw a tail sticking out of the jug. She took the jug down from the shelf, and picked up poor Smoky by the tail. Anne, who was Smoky's mistress, then came in and said that he was a very naughty boy, and that she would have to give him a bath. Smoky didn't like the sound of the word " bath." He had often heard that word when Nurse had called Anne before going to bed. Smoky knew that it was something to do with water, and as you know, cats don't like water. Anne got some water ready, and then she picked Smoky up, and put him into it. Of course, he did not like it, and tried to get out, but he couldn't. After Anne had soaped and rinsed him, she took him out and dried him, and Smoky was very glad that he dried quite quickly. They were having visitors that night, so Anne thought she would put a bow round Smoky's neck. When the visitors came, they said he looked lovely and very glossy, but they did not know why, did they? Elaine Rushbrooke (9 years).

DROUGHT Although the stars were beginning to appear in the soft blue velvety sky, it still seemed as if the earth were just a harsh, amber, barren waste. It had been like this for sixteen days; clear blue skies, with the blistering hot sun burning down from all angles; not a single cloud had been in the sky to offer shade,

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All day long hundreds of vultures wheeled in the sky, swooping at the sight of any The cattle stamped their feet and prey. tossed their heads at their tuneless screeching; but even they were beginning to weary of the forlorn noise. The bores of every station had been getting drier, and now only four were really working. A child listless at his desk, father listening to the sticky radio, mother struggling through the tedious jobs—all had one thought: " Rain "! Pat Barber (14 years).

CENTRAL AUSTRALIA All around the rocks are red, The sun is burning overhead, The parched sands are bare of grass, The mirage shimmers as molten glass.

I travel through the desert dry, Pursued by Arabs, who will try To stop, and kill me, if they can, For they are ruthless, every man. Before the Arabs' knife and leer My arms and legs ashake with fear, "I The answer to the question, please." Rings out, as I fall on my knees. Needless to say, I'm at a loss, The teacher's looking very cross, I give her an expressionless stare— A stupid look of blank despair. As at detention now I work, 'Tis not again I'll try that lurk, I'll not forget the golden rule, Never, never, dream in school. Leonie Metherell (13 years).

THE SEE-SAW

The stunted tree, the dry creek bed, The mountain looming overhead, Far above the shivering heat Comes drowsy smoke from native peat.

This is the see-saw That Brenda and Bill Have built in the field By the side of the hill.

Now the heat has lost its sting, The shadows lengthen, the birds now sing, The red begins to turn to blue— Mixed with red, and violet hue.

They call it their boat, For America bound; And the best of it is They will never get drowned.

The tired trees, with leaves forlorn, Seem afraid of another dawn. The dingo howls in the lonely night, The land and sky are a peaceful sight. The coolness reigns, and all is still, The sun has sunk below the hill That now is silver, blue and grey, Night reigns until another day. Heather Laird (14 years).

A RUDE AWAKENING The lesson has begun at last, And I, a member of the class, Am seated in my rightful place, Concentration on my face. And then, as if I'm called away, And with the class I cannot stay, I seem to think of other things, Until at last my mind has wings.

Sandra Mockridge (10 years).

SPRINGTIME IN THE MOUNTAINS The sunlight flickering through the trees Casts shadows far around, One might suppose a leopard skin Had covered all the ground. The golden wattles catch the beams, Return them twice as bright, With every fluffy-headed bloom Ablaze for our delight. The thunder of the waterfall, The whispering of the trees, The bellbirds' ring, the magpies' call, What perfect sounds are these. If we but listen, watch, and wait, The mountains will unfold Their story of a Springtime day, Which year by year is told. Annabel Russell (13 years).

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SANTA CLAUS

CRICKET

I find your chimney rather small, It's really quite a squeeze, Please, could you have it cleaned at all? The dust has made me sneeze.

Two years ago, on the Melbourne Cricket Ground, I saw my first game of Test cricket between England and Australia. Then and there I fell in love with the game, and that day was the beginning of what, I should think, will be a lifelong enjoyment.

I hope I've got the order right, Things are so scarce and dear, I'm sorry, but Mummy's fur coat Must wait until next year. In Giftland we've had trouble, The elves have gone on strike, The fairies, too, are going slow, They just do as they like. I notice that you quite forgot To leave my cake and lime, And hope this little oversight Is rectified next time. So wishing you all happiness This Christmas, and New Year, I hope you have a jolly time, With lots of fun and cheer. Kathleen Moore (12 years).

AUGUST IN BUSHLAND It's August in the Bushland, And my heart is all aglow, For spring is round the corner, And the country seems to know. In hollows there are daisies, Where the tranquil water lies, In pools reflecting, mirror clear, The blue of cloudless skies. The dandelions flaunt their gold Upon the countryside, And capeweed with its bold black eyes, Is roaming far and wide. " Lo! here is spring,'' the rushes wave Their tall heads to and fro. The wattles, spilling blossom, say, We knew that long ago." Wendy Priddle (12 years).

There seem to be no half-measures— people either love or hate the game. If you are one of the haters, you will never understand the thrill that comes when the crowd is hushed as the bowler comes in to deliver the first ball of the match. There is a sort of magic in it all—the white-clad figures against the green turf, an everchanging pattern of the fieldsmen and the clear crack of the ball against the bat. While other sports seem to have become faster and more furious, cricket still has time for the small courtesies—the applause for a good stroke or a maiden over, time for the batsman to doff his cap to -the crowd when he has made fifty or a century. The crowds which watch cricket seem to catch something of good sportsmanship, and they really want the best team to win. This has been very noticeable throughout the last series of Tests, when three out of four Australians were hoping England would win the Ashes. Before I became interested in the game, I suffered much from people who persisted in talking of Hobbs, Hammond, McCabe, and, above all, Bradman. I suppose that I will be just as bad, and I look forward confidently to the time, forty years on, when I shall bore my listeners with stories of Miller, Harvey, Bedser and Hutton. It's a happy thought. Norma Devine (17 years).

ODE TO A SCHOOL DAY Get up early, Put on clothes, Rush with breakfast, Blow your nose. Wash your face, Comb your hair, Clean your shoes With much care,

ATHLETIC AND SWIMMING CHAMPIONS Standing (L. to R.): C. David, M. Holt, D. Errey, P. Het, B. Grant. Kneeling (L. to R.): J. deFerranti, P. Israel, M. Fallaw.

BASEBALL TEAM Standing (L. to R.): H. Shaw, D. Chew (Captain), J. Anderson.

" LUCERN IAN " COMMITTEE Standing (L. to R.): W. Munro, P. Israel, B. Fargie. Seated: M. Selle, C. Norwood (Editress).

HOCKEY TEAM Back Row (L. to R.): G. Woods, M. Rix, F. Pope, J. Hazeldene, D. Hargreaves. 2nd Row (L. to R.): L. Peel, D. Errey, B. Manger. Front Row (L. to R.): P. Lilburne, D. Chew (Capt.), J. Lowe.

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At the bus-stop, All are late; Bus arrives, Has to wait. Hop in bus, Away we go; Nearly crash, Down we slow. Nearly there, Bus breaks down; Walk to school Way past town. Go to form, Off to prayers, Hymn book, Bible, To take downstairs. Back from 'ssembly, Lessons begin: French Inl History, Arith., Latin. Dinner over, Work once more, Right up to Half to four. Books in case, Hat on head; Full of books Case like lead Wait in line, Get in bus— Seniors first, So much fuss. Buses start, Drivers grin; Home we go Making din. Through Geelong Much too fast, Then arrive at Home at last. Change school clothes Have a drink, Start on homework, Try to think,

Have tea, Go to bed Feeling bad— Nearly dead! Joyce Turnbull (15 years).

ODE TO JOHNNIE RAY (With apologies to Keats' Ode to a Nightingale '') A weariness, fever and fret o'ercomes me While thou art pouring forth thy Soul in such relentless agony! My sense warns me that now more than ever Seems it rich to die. 'Tis not through envy of thy crying disposition, But rather through pity of thy unhappy lot Which still wouldst thou sing to toll me back From thee to my sole self. There is no light, and yet I listen, Realising how others sit and hear each other's groans, Whilst the mourners' ears condense the moans. O that I might fade away, dissolve, And quite forget thy leaden-eyed despairs: Perhaps the self-same thought resolved In many other listeners' urgent prayers. Ah! can it be thy plaintive anthem fades? Oh, no! one last wail must sound, Or otherwise it would not end, Convincing all that Modern taste is crazed. Adieu! Adieu! was it a nightmare, or a fear? Fled are the sounds — Did I shed a tear? Davina McIntosh (16 years).

DO YOU USE THE CORRECT NAME? Many people make mistakes in the names they call the birds they see. One of the most common mistakes made in our district is calling the raven a crow. The real crow is not found any further south than the Dividing Range. It has a white eye, whereas our bird is completely black. Unfortunately, the real crow is often blamed for the raven's misdeeds. The Indian turtle dove is often wrongly called the wood pigeon. Many people are familiar with the unusual call of this bird, which is not unlike that of the boobook owl

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in tone. The bird itself is often seen in our parks and gardens, and is easily recognised by the patch of black and white check around the neck. The remainder of the body is a pinky-grey. Our well-known honeyeater, the " greenie," has a distinguished vernacular name — the white-plumed honeyeater. This bird is also common in gardens. It is easily recognised, having a green back and wings, with a very light green front. The only marking is a white stripe on the shoulder. We all know the Willie wagtail and the restless flycatcher, commonly known as the " scissors grinder," but who is really certain which is which? They are easily distinguished if one or two points are remembered about them: The Willie wagtail has white only up to his chest, the rest being black. He has a white stripe over the eye. The restless flycatcher is white right up to his beak and back under his eye. He has no white stripe. Their songs are also very different. The Willie wagtail has a sweet song, while that of a restless flycatcher consists of peculiar grinding notes. These are only a few of the common mistakes made when naming birds. If you see a bird and you are not sure of its correct name, look it up, so that our birds will, in time, be called by one correct name and not by numbers of incorrect names. Lynette Peel (15 years).

TASMANIAN HOLIDAY This year four of us—Dorothy Chew, Mary McDonald, Olive Howell and myself—were fortunate enough to go with Miss Ohlson for a holiday to another part of Australia. This year, instead of the usual trip to the Barrier Reef in September, we went to Tasmania in May. We left Essendon Aerodrome in an A.N.A. plane on Monday morning, the 18th of May. Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy, and we saw little from the time we left Melbourne until we landed in Launceston I2 hours later. We went straight to the Criterion Hotel, where we were to stay for one night. We spent the rest of that morning inspecting the shopping centre and buying souvenirs. In the afternoon we went further afield and explored

the beautiful Cataract Gorge of the Tamar River. We returned to the hotel late in the afternoon, ready for dinner and an early night. The next morning, at 8 o'clock, we left Launceston by bus for Queenstown. The travelling was good until we were about six miles from the Rainbow Chalet, on the Great Lakes. Here, our bus broke down, and we waited three hours for another to come from Launceston. We didn't mind, though, because we played impromptu games and some of the passengers joined in with us, so that time passed fairly quickly. The scenery here made us feel as if we were miles from any sort of civilisation whatsoever. We were surrounded by high, rocky hills, with only a few wild shrubs and ti-tree growing between the rocks. We had a delayed lunch at the Chalet by the Great Lakes, and then proceeded to Queenstown. It was dark when we arrived, so we could not see what the town was like. We had intended to see the copper mines, but as we were so late, we were unable to go. Our stay in Queenstown was also very short, because we had to leave for Hobart early next morning. Queenstown is surrounded by hills known as the Bald Hills. They are called " bald " because, some years ago, sulphur fumes from the mines killed all the vegetation in the area and so left the hills devoid of trees and shrubs. However, as we got further away, the scenery changed, and we came to the Surprise Valley. The fumes from the mines did not reach the vegetation here, so the trees grow in abundance and to a great height. We arrived at Hobart about four o'clock, and were taken to Freemasons' Hotel, which was to be our home for six happy and interesting days. We spent the rest of that day settling in. On Thursday morning we went to Cadbury's factory at Claremont, just out of Hobart. We were shown over the factory by a guide who explained all the interesting details to us. We enjoyed it all very much, especially the samples and the drink of Bourn-Vita we were given afterwards. As we came back, we passed Government House, but we could only see it from a distance. In the afternoon we went by ferry to Bellerive, on the other side of the river,

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The next morning we spent in Hobart buying souvenirs and inspecting the gravestones in the garden near our hotel. These gardens were once the Hobart Cemetery. The graves themselves were removed some years ago, but the headstones were kept there and placed along the walls surrounding the gardens. These were particularly interesting for Olive, as she found one belonging to her great-great-greatgrandfather. In the afternoon we went up to Mt. Wellington. I hesitate to say " by car." From there we were fortunate enough to get a good view of Hobart before the clouds came over. On the way down the mountain we went into a place called Ferntree and saw Hobart's first reservoir. On Saturday we went for a trip to Port Arthur, which was a penal settlement from 1830 to 1878. It is the only substantial ruin Before in the Australian Commonwealth. arriving at the town itself we saw two remarkable features in the cliffs—Tasman's Arch and the Devil's Kitchen. Both have been formed by the power of the sea. We had lunch at the Penzance Hotel, on Pirates' Bay, and then went on to Port Arthur, which is on the Tasman Peninsula. To get there, we had to cross a narrow strip of land called Eaglehawk Neck. In the days of the convicts a number of fierce dogs were chained here to prevent prisoners from escaping. Our first sight of Port Arthur reminded us of pictures of an old English village. Down an avenue of English trees we could see the little church, and it just looked like a painting of the Old Country come to life. Parts of the prison were condemned, but we were able to go into the Model Jail and see the solitary confinement cells. Here the very worst prisoners were shut without light and with very little air and food, from seven to thirty days, according to their offence. Our guide shut us in the cell together for a few minutes, just to see what it was like. The old Lunatic Asylum is still standing, and is now used as the Town Hall. When we had seen all we could of the old prisons, we were taken to the museum there. We saw the horrible instruments used to torture the prisoners. We also saw things made by the prisoners and some of the original prison records. Among these records, the

causes of imprisonment were mentioned. Here is one: No. 452, aged 51 years, watchmaker; transported for life for stealing a pocket-book. On Sunday morning, Olive, Mary, Dorothy and I went to a little church called St. John's. We particularly wanted to go to this church because it is one of the old churches of Hobart, and has family boxes in it. In the afternoon we visited Miss Shaw, who was staying at Wrest Point. We spent a most enjoyable afternoon there. We were given afternoon tea, and then Miss Shaw showed us over the beautiful hotel and around the gardens. The hotel, which is built in the style of a ship, has a centrally-heated swimming pool, and is ideally situated on the bank of the Derwent River. Many of the friends we had made at the hotel left on Monday morning. However, at nine o'clock, we set out for a day trip along the Huon Valley to the Hastings Caves. We had lunch at a little hotel near the caves, and afterwards went down into them. These are limestone caves, and have many very beautiful formations in them. On our way home we went into a packing factory at Huonville, and watched apples being graded and packed into boxes. Tuesday morning found us all rather sad, because we had to leave our little hotel, Hobart, and Tasmania for home. We left the hotel at ten o'clock, and while we waited for the bus to leave for the aerodrome, we went into the Hobart Museum and had a look around it. We saw more articles from Port Arthur among many other interesting exhibits. We said " good-bye " to Miss Ohlson at the booking office before we left for the Hobart Aerodrome. Miss Ohlson was staying in Tasmania for another week, so we travelled home alone. We had a lovely trip over to the mainland. The sky was beautifully clear when we reached Melbourne, and, for the three of us, it was our first real view of Melbourne from the air. From Melbourne, we all returned to our own homes or to the homes of friends. I don't think any of us could forget this most interesting and educational week, so I'll say, for all of us, " Thank you, Miss Ohlson, for a very enjoyable holiday." J. Neale (16 years).

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"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 Poulston. ANNUAL RE-UNION One hundred and fifty members gathered at 'I Morongo " on Saturday, November 29th, 1952, to renew old friendships and to attend the Annual Meeting of the Association. Representatives from the Melbourne and Western District Branches presented their reports, together with the Geelong Branch, and all showed that keen interest is being taken by all in the Association and the School. We were all pleased to welcome as President Phyllis Orchard, who is the daughter of our highly-esteemed Chairman of the School Council, Mr. J. N. David. At the close of the meeting a buffet dinner was held in the dining room, and the informal atmosphere was enjoyed by the members. Guests included Miss Shaw, Miss Pratt, Miss Pillow, Miss Hope, Miss Sutherland, the Prefects, and representatives from P.L.C. and M.L.C. Apologies were received from " The Hermitage " and Melbourne Grammar. During the dinner the opportunity was taken to say farewell to Miss Hope, who was created a Life Member of the Association and presented with a watch as a memento of her association with the members. Miss Norma Sutherland and Miss J. Sutherland entertained the members, who adjourned to the hall, with two most interesting descriptions of their experiences overseas. GARDEN PARTY Once again the weather was not kind, and the stallholders were obliged to sell their wares from the classrooms instead of being in the lovely grounds of the School. However, everyone was kept very busy, and after

allowing for an amount to purchase new trestles, each Association received an amount of £104. This was added to our Hall Fund. " SUN " TENNIS CUP The "Sun " Tennis Cup, for registered girls' schools, was once again held after a lapse of over ten years. Marjorie Poulston, Pat Cassidy, Eathorne Stewart and Beverley Bell represented us, and although we did not win, the experience of associating with the Old Girls of twenty schools was well worth while, and was an incentive to both players and onlookers to try again next year. SWIMMING SPORTS We were again ably represented by our swimmers at the Annual Sports, which were held on March 13th. SPORTS DAY This year the Athletics were held in the first term, and the Old Collegians combined Back-to-School Day with this event. About 40 girls enjoyed afternoon tea in the Domestic Science Room during the interval in events. June Baker, Margaret Henderson, Joan Pope, Beverley Burch, Patsy Rasmussen, Adrienne Clarke, June Goodwin and Audrey Madden represented us in the relay race. YOUNGER SET At the beginning of June the main committee was asked to consider forming a Younger Set, which would incorporate girls from 18 to about 25, who would hold functions during the year and raise funds to assist the Association. This was formed, with Jacqueline Dabb as senior hostess and a committee of junior hostesses. It has proved a success in providing a social life for the younger folk, and they have handed in £15 to the main committee for the Hall Account. Congratulations, girls — keep it up.

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COMBINED OLD COLLEGIANS' DINNER June 3rd was the night chosen for the Combined Coronation Dinner, held at Union House, University, when 175 Old Collegians attended. Phyllis Orchard proposed the toast of the Schools, which we considered to be a singular honour for our Association. Several of our members were present, and enjoyed the occasion.

ANNUAL "AT HOME " Red, white and blue balloons and Coronation motifs were the setting for the annual "At Home," at the Palais Royal on June 26th, when over 500 dancers and a capacity house of onlookers enjoyed a gay and happy evening. Seventeen debutantes, who were trained by Mrs. Colin Dabb, were presented to Miss Shaw and Mr. and Mrs. David, to the skirl of the bagpipes. In keeping with the Coronation, the set finished in the formation of the Tudor Rose, which was beautifully presented. Proceeds from the "At Home " resulted in about £230 being added to the Hall Fund. A very successful return dance was held by the debutantes in the Geelong West Town Hall Supper Room on August 22nd, when the girls were hostesses to Miss Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. David, Mrs. Dabb and Old Collegians. The debutantes were very pleased to hand £13 to the committee for the Hall Account. A photo of this group is included in the Magazine.

SCHOOL SERVICE Once again the Old Collegians took part in the Annual Service, which was held on Sunday, October 25th. The Rev. W. Young, of St. Kilda, was the preacher. The Old Collegians were represented by Madge Stephens, who rendered the solo.

and to whom we are very much indebted, also played the lead, as Penny's husband. Gladys Profitt and Vida Fallaw, who were co-organisers, have the grateful thanks of the Association for another successful show.

SOCIAL SERVICE During the year donations were forwarded to the Geelong Free Kindergarten, the Geelong Hospital Appeal, and the appeal for the Mentally Retarded Children. Our rummage sale added I4/14/- to our Charities Fund.

BRANCHES Once again the reports of Melbourne and Western District Branches show their continued interest and enthusiasm, and we do congratulate the members on their fine efforts. It is a great thing for the School to feel this enthusiasm amongst the Old Collegians, and the main committee looks forward to 1954 with great confidence, knowing we have their full support. Our thanks are again due to Miss Shaw, who is always so interested in our doings and always ready, in her busy life, to share our activities. Miss Pillow also has our thanks for the assistance she is always so ready to give. To our President, Phyllis Orchard, we would say thank you for your leadership and enthusiasm in this very busy year, and we are indeed pleased to know you will be our President for a further term. The committee has been asked to do much, and has risen to the occasion each time, with the result that our activities have been successful; we do thank them all. In fact, to all who have helped in any way, and especially Messrs. Neilson & Neilson, our Auditors, we are most grateful. Unfortunately, happiness is often tinged with sadness, and some of our members have suffered bereavements throughout the year. To these girls we offer our sincere sympathy.

DRAMATIC CLUB " Penny Wise, a bright comedy, was staged by the Dramatic Club in the McPhillimy Hall on October 27th and 28th to an appreciative audience. The girls in the cast were Margaret Toyne, as Penny; Dorothy Brownlees, Helen Weaver and Jean Trethowan. Mr. John Murray, who produced the play,

MEMBERSHIP To those who have not joined our ranks we offer a sincere welcome to join up and keep in touch with the School per medium of the Old Collegians. To girls about to leave School we do extend a warm hand of welcome; you have had happy years at

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Morongo," and are going away with much that the School has given you. Join the Old Collegians, and give the School something in return. ENGAGEMENTS Patricia Field to Gordon Hessal. Florence Fagg to Peter Bartlett. Judith Beach to John Friend. Margery Tritschler to Robert Spratt. Pamela Brooke-Ward to Norman Morrison. Joan Dickens to Eddie Daher. Gwen Blakiston to Robb Hooper. Gloria Monk to James Cathcart. Ann Sinclair to Sydney Crombie. Barbara Hodge to Carl Schaller. Lena Stanley to R. Baverstock. Myrna Gillespie to James Nitchie. Joan Lee to Kenneth Marwood. Edith Wilson to Alan Northfield. Marion Moreton to Rawdon Briggs. Joan Foster to Ivan Toyne. Margot Williams to Bruce Chapman. Margaret Carson to Colin Boyd. Helen Weaver to Geoffrey Drinnin. Margaret Caldow to John Stronach. Rosamund Smith to James Murphy. WEDDINGS Alison Diggle to K. Smith. Doreen Burrell to Brian Brumley. Pamela Umhauer to Bill Amezdroz. Dawn Gunn to Bill Shields. Noel Dabb to Ross Cook. Marjorie Barnes to Milton Poulston. Dierdre Dadds to Tom Maltby. Carleen Lorimer to Stanley Smith. Patricia Blakiston to Garry Cleveland. Merle Dyson to Robert McLennan. Mary Anderson to Jock Trewin. Nancy Gowty to David Thorn. Margaret Rees to James Winchester. Marie Wilson to James Pryor. Jean Davidson to Colin Cameron. Betty Wilson to Stan Scott. Helen Auld to Kenneth Astridge. Margery Watts to Rex Hobbs. Joan McKenzie to Ian Steel. Jessie Black to Allan McFarlane. Lois Morwick to Alan Northey. Ida Brewster to M. Burke. Eathorne Stewart to Ron. Pavia. Janet Bowman to Bill Dix. Laurel Houston to Ken Chesswas. Stella Mann to Frank Czipo. Anne Hills to Clive Bowman. Marion Moreton to Rawdon F. Briggs. Audrey Jones to BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Erling Andersen (Nancy Wallace)— a daughter. Dr. and Mrs. G. Taylor (Heather Wallace)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. K. Menzies (Marjorie Cooke)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. A. Calvert (Jean Plain)—a daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. M. McKenzie (Freda Dunn)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. D. Thomson (Joan Bartle)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. R. Bennett (Shirley Herd)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. M. Hudson (Valerie Cairney)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. B. Foster (Joan Toyne)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. D. Thorn (Nancy Gowty)—a daughter Mr. and Mrs. C. Carroll (Marjorie Field)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. I. Tyack (Margaret Grenfell)—a son. Dr. and Mrs. G. Darby (Heather Stewart)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. K. Loffell (Nina Bennett)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. N. Collins (Rosemary Murdoch)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. J. Stewart (Dawn Grundy)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Ross (Betty Dunstan)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. W. Honybun (Jean Judge)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. H. Stretch (Susan Cookson)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wood (Pat Bull)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. B. Henshaw (Marjorie Munro)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. A. Cairney (Joan Winstanley)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. J. Clutterbuck (Elsie David)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Donaldson (Megan Bowring)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. L. Kauffman (Joan Berryman)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. R. Evans (Betty Douglas)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. R. Wainwright (Bertha Levy)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. E. Knight (Margaret Lewis)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. E. Sutorius (Nora Valk)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. John Leonard (Mary Strickland)— a son. Mr. and Mrs. Smith (Lorna McNaughton)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fay (Ketha McCoy)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. A. Sims (A. McDonald) -a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Mander Jones (L. McDonald)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Herd (Margaret Lee)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. P. Call (Dorothy Kendall)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Kinnear (Betty McKenzie)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. B. Armstrong (Lexie Hill)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. J. McNeil (Eunice Hair)—a daughter.

BITS AND PIECES Nursing Joan Oakley has finished her course, and is living in Geelong once more. Irene Weaver, Jan Winstanley and Margaret Parkes have passed their finals, while Elizabeth Tarr, Cynthia Wootton and Bev Ponting have just begun. Mary Salmon has commenced at the Tweddle Babies' Home, and Rosemary Elder hopes to be there in March. University Heather Peden, Erina Lowson and Joanna Pyper are in final year Medicine, and Ruth Lowson has entered her final year. Inga Jewell has had an excellent year in her branch of study, and Elaine Wills commenced a course this year.

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Pharmacy Enid Baxter, Pat McKay and Barbra Wood are facing 3rd year exams., while Jocelyn Fargie is in her 2nd year.

Joan Elliott and Beth Sowden have completed their mothercraft training in Melbourne. Adrienne Clarke continues her successes in the swimming world.

Kindergarten Training College Judy Money and Elizabeth Hasler are at the College. Pam Trickett and Ann Spalding are doing practical work. Mary Cattanach is also doing this course.

Girls Overseas

Teachers' Training College

News of girls now living overseas includes the following: Margaret Price is now studying at Liverpool University; Rae Soper is at Oxford University; Helen Laurie is a nurse, and has recently announced her engagement.

Margaret Bodey, Beverley Bell, Norma Dyson and Pam Montgomery are at the Geelong Teachers' College. Jacqueline Dabb is to specialise in a course for teaching deaf children.

Patricia Evans, who was in the office at " Morongo " last year, motored to Queensland early this year, and is now working in Brisbane, where she hopes to remain for a couple of years.

Overseas and Other Edith Leigh returned at the beginning of the year, and is again at " Morongo." While in England she had chance meetings with Jean Robertson—they stood next to each other while waiting to see the •procession for the opening of Parliament—anc Betty Carmichael, who had just returned from the Continent. Edith also stayed with Kitty Paterson (McLennan) while in Scotland. All these girls were keen to hear news of the School. Jeanette Murton (Arnott) has returned to Kenya with her two children, and is living at Maji Mazuri, where she is a director of a large timber company. Anne Swanson has gone to live in Scotland for a time, and is at Thurso, Caithness. Avis King has returned after a six months' tour, and tells you of her travels in a special article. Isobel Arnott is secretary of the Australian College of Optometry, in Melbourne. Evelyn Hair, who has been overseas since early last year, has a flat in London, and is working there now after spending some time in Scotland and on the Continent. She writes glowing accounts of her experiences— apart from sightseeing. Her chief interest in London has been attending concerts and the theatre. Mavis Lucas is at " Orana," the new Methodist Home for Children, at Wattle Park, acting as an assistant house matron.

YOUNGER SET REPORT The " Morongo " Old Collegians' Younger Set was formed on May 6th, 1953. The Younger Set meet on the first Wednesday in every month. These meetings take the form of an informal tea, and are held in the Kindergarten, Elizabeth Street, from 5.30 to 7.30 p.m. To date they have been well attended, 20 to 24 Old Collegians being present on each occasion, and an invitation is extended to all members of the Association between the ages of I6 and 25 years. A Senior Hostess, five Junior Hostesses, Ticket Secretary, Treasurer and Secretary have been elected, and with the help of the energetic members, several functions have already been held, and have been successful both socially and financially. Since its formation we have been able to organise four functions. Our initial dance was held on Friday, July 24th, at the Y.W.C.A., a " Hayseeders' Night on Friday, August 21st, at Leopold; and an invitation dance in the Geelong West Town Hall supper room, on Saturday, September 19th. Our latest function was a barbecue at Mrs. E. McCann's home at Highton on October 23rd. All the members wish to thank the Old Collegians' Committee for their help and guidance, and also the parents of many members, who have been so generous in their help. Jacqueline Dabb, Senior Hostess.

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HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS Baker, June, Anglesea. Czipo, Mrs. (Stella Mann), c/o. 17 Nantes St., Newtown. Hallam, Mrs. (Dora Riddle), St. George's Manse, Ryrie St., Geelong. Hope, Miss E. A., 46 Johnston St., Cottesloe, W.A. Mahoney, Mrs. J. (Alison Simson), 26 Glenbrook Av., East Malvern. McLennan, Jean, Retreat Rd., Newtown. Pratt, Miss Gertrude (Headmistress 1920-41), I Bayview Av., 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), 261 Bell St., Pascoe Vale South. Baker, Joy, I I3a Noble St., Geelong. Bales, Joan, Campbell St., Birchip. Ballintine, Aileen, Gellingbo, via Woori Yallock. 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, Mrs. S. (Gwen Madden), 30 Retreat Rd., Geelong. Bence, Laurice, 154 Boundary Rd., East Geelong. Bond, Isobel, Scott St., Cobden. Bossence, Barbara, Fairview St., Newtown. Boyce, Barbara, 153 Murray St., Colac. Briggs, Mrs. R. F. (Marian Moreton), Elmhurst," Mt. Perry, Queensland. 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 Lonsdaie. Bucknall, Mrs. M. (Isabel Heard), " Carinya," Willaura. Burch, Shirley, 2 Hermitage Rd., Newtown. Burnside, Margaret, 100 Prospect Rd., Newtown. Cameron, Jean, Fort William, Mortlake. Cairney, Mrs. A. C. (L. Winstanley), 24 Humble St., East Geelong. Caldow, Janette, " Glenox," Winchelsea. Carmichael, Betty, Argyle, Casterton. Carnell, Alexe, 7 Lunan Av., Drumcondra. Carroll, Mrs. C. (Mari. Field), Fyansford. Cassidy, Pat., 346 Pakington St., Geelong. Chisholm, Mrs. J. (Lois Matthews), 99 Minerva Rd., Geelong. Clarke, Adrienne, 86 Aberdeen St., Geelong. Clarke, Mrs. J. K. (Margot Lord), 86 Aberdeen St., Geelong. Cleveland, Mrs. G. 0. (Pat Blakiston), c/o. 100 Corio Ter., Geelong. Clutterbuck, Mrs. J. (Elsie David), Daisy St., Newtown.

Cornell, Mrs. (Marjorie Gordon), 1442 Sturt St., Ballarat. Crawcour, Mrs. D. (Dorothy Jacobs), 100 Elphin Rd., Launceston, Tas. Croaker, Mrs. R. W. (Lola Tedcastle), 95 Mortimore St., Moorabbin. Carpenter, Mrs. J. L. (Vera Moebus), Shelford. Darby, Mrs. G. (Heather Stewart), Carlyon," Latrobe Ter., Geelong. Davies, Mrs. L. B. (Lorna Clark), Pakington St., Geelong West. Davey, Mrs. B. (Pierre Umhauer), 5 Fairview St., Newtown. Davis, Noreen, 208 Autumn St., Geelong West. Dean, Patricia, " Bundanoon," Torquay. Deane, Lois, 44 Clarence St., Geelong West. De Carteret, Mrs. R. (Ruth Hagger), Victoria Ter., Geelong. Diggle, Alison, 2 French St., East Malvern. Dix, Mrs. W. (Janet Bowman), 398 Ryrie St., Geelong. Dohnt, Mrs. E. (Nancy Heard), Beverford, via Swan Hill. Dougall, Jean, 176 McKillop St., East Geelong. Dougall, Mrs. K. (Daisy Collins), 238 Malop St., Geelong. Duffield, Jean, 260 McKillop St., East 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, 38 Belfast St., Chilwell. Ellis, Margaret, 392 Myers St., East Geelong. Elshaugh, Beverley, Toorak Mansions, South Yarra. Elsom, Jessie, Wallup, via Horsham. Elvins, Pat., Latrobe Ter., Geelong. Errey, Helen, 29 Barkley St., Camperdown. Errey, Janet, 29 Barkley St., Camperdown. Evans, Judith, Barrabool. Evans, Pat, Barrabool. Evans, Mrs. Max (Jean Davies), " The Peak," Nimmitabel, N.S.W. Evans, Mrs. R. G. (Betty Douglas), " Nauroy," Buckley. Fallaw, Mrs. H. (Vida Walter), 18 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, Irol Park, Dookie. Forster, Mrs. B. (Joan Toyne) , 13 Elgin St., Geelong West. Foster, Joan, 19 Upper Skene St., Newtown. French, Mrs. J. (Mary Graham), 26 Orr St., Manifold Heights. Gawith, Betty, Duncan St., Murtoa. Geddes, Innes, Karmala, Lake Bolac. Gell, Muriel, 472 Ryrie St., Geelong. Gillett, Audrey, Jalna P.B., Geelong. Gillies, Helen, 29 Roxby St., Manifold Heights. Gordon, L. L., Box 33, Avoca. Gordon, Jean, Box 33, Avoca. Gordon, Janet, 202 Autumn St., Geelong West. Gowty, Margaret, 4 Francis St., Newtown. Grant, Betty, 131 Aberdeen St., Geelong. Grant, Lesley, 26 Shore Gro., North Coburg.

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DEBUTANTES AT " MORONGO " OLD COLLEGIANS' " AT HOME " Back Row (L. to R.): B. Elliott, J. Hill, B. Roffey, J. Caldow, P. Montgomery. 3rd Row (L. to R.): B. Hawker, J. Walker, M. Bodey, J. Strong, A. Louttit, B. Saywell. 2nd Row (L. to R.): P. Rasmussen, N. Dyson, Mrs. D. Orchard (President of Old Collegians), Miss L. Shaw (Principal), A. Clarke, L. McDiarmid, Front Row (L. to R.): E. Griffiths, G. Banks.

Recovery of School Bell

Shakespeare Day

Sun Room

On Top of Mt. Wellington

Roller Skating

Sun Room (Interior)

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Margetts, Audrey, 43 Wattle Valley Rd., Canterbury. Manger, Helen, 13 Howard St., Warrnambool. Marshall, Melba, Kilburnie Park P.B., Nhill. 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, Judy, 110 Aphrasia St., Newtown. Money, Mrs. J. ( Florence Davies) , 110 Aphrasia St., Newtown. Moreton, Honor, Coolangatta, Lake Bolac. Moreton, Gwenda, Coolangatta, Lake Bolac. Moreton, Joan, Coolangatta, Lake Bolac. Morris, Mrs. A. G. (Alison Heard), 7 Twisden Rd., Bentleigh. Morrison, Barbara, 19 Seymour St., Terang. Morton, Nita, Blink Bonnie, Bacchus Marsh. Muller, Mrs. G. J. (Marrianne Pettitt), Melbourne Rd., Lara. Mund, Mrs. M. (Lorna Gill), Petone, N.Z. Murray, Joan, National Bank, Wangaratta. McAllister, Pat., Wallington. McCallum, Mrs. J. (Joan Price), The Terrace, Ocean Grove. McCann, Mrs. E. (Edna McIntyre), " High View," Highton. High View," Highton. McCann, Jennifer, 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, Inverkesil, Terang. McDougall, Beverley, Macarthur, Vic. McGregor, Margaret, Box 15, Rochester, Vic. McGregor, Mary, Box 15, Rochester, Vic. McIntyre, Mrs. D. (Nancy Price), 124 Lonsdale St., Hamilton. McIntyre, Mrs. J. (Nancy Field), Swan St., Wangaratta. McKenzie, Mrs. (Freda Dunn), 8 Carmichael St., East Ivanhoe. McKindlay, Esma, Richmond Park, Perricotta Rd., Moama, N.S.W. McKinnon, Elaine, 5 Elizabeth St., Newtown. McKinnon, Shirley, 36 The Avenue, Parkville. MacMillan, Meredith, 3 Daracombe Ave., Kew. McMillan, Mrs. T. (Gladys Mathieson), Cloncurry, Queensland. McPhee, Jean, I Nantes St., Newtown. Nelson, Mrs. E. (Lesley Long), Kenya Colony. Newall, Judith, Marnoo, Vic. Newall, Mrs. A. (Mary McLennan), Marnoo, Vic. Neilson, Joan, 19 Retreat Rd., Newtown. Oakley, Joan, 48 Virginia St., Newtown. Oddie, Margaret, Challicum Park, Beaufort. Orchard, Mrs. D. (Phyllis David), 84 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Belmont. Orchard, Mrs. E. (Joyce Hinchliff), I Douglass St., Manifold Heights. Paterson, Mrs. J. (Kitty McLennan), Ayrshire, Scotland. Paton, Mrs. S. M. (Judy Johnson), Crailing," Tooma, via Albury.

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Patterson, Mrs. G. (Jocelyn McGilvray), " Yuruga," Laverton. Patterson, Mrs. R. (M. Ward), Kent Rd., Hamilton. Pavia, Mrs. E. (Loris Thomson)," I King St., Belmont. Peel, Jean, Tower Hill, Inverleigh. Penney, Jessie, 98 Noble St., Newtown. Petterson, Claire, Ocean Grove, Vic. Profitt, 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, Tasmania. Pryor, Mrs. (Marie Wilson), 210 Clarendon St., East Melbourne. Rassmussen, Patsy, 8 Drumcondra Ave., Geelong. Reid, Mrs. J. Duncan (Nancy Munro), 275 Pakington St., Newtown. Rentoul, Jean, 286 Latrobe Ter., Geelong. Reeve, Mrs. J. (Marjorie McGie), Nantes St., Newtown. Reeves, Vera, 247 Pakington St., Newtown. Richardson, Elaine, 124 Aphrasia St., Newtown. Rix, Mrs. L. (Margaret Cameron), Retreat Rd., Newtown. Robertson, Flora, 18 Culbin Ave., Belmont. Routley, Margaret, 52 Gummow St., Swan Hill. Rowe, Jean, 17 Roslyn Rd., Belmont. Roydhouse, Mrs. D. (Peg Maddern), 69 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Belmont. Ruxton, Mrs. E. (Dorothy Brown), 31 Retreat Rd., Newtown. Sedgwick, Mrs. R. (Rita Glen), 3 Glenleith Ave., Geelong. Selle, Mrs. N. (Stella Pagels), 359 Ryrie St., Geelong. Sellers, L., Shorland, Mary, R.M.B. 52A, Moama, N.S.W. Shone, Mrs. L. (Gwen Dancey), 25 Fairview St., Newtown. Sinclair, Ann, Nardoo, Bamawm Extension. Sinclair, Elizabeth, Bamawm Extension. Smith, Mrs. G. Logie (Enid Buchanan), 106 Prospect Rd., Newtown. Sloman, Mrs. J. H. (Lynne Adams), Orton St., Ocean Grove. Smith, Mrs. L. H. (Alyson Potter), 104 Bambra Rd., Caulfield. Smith, Mrs. A. (L. McNaughton), Glenora, Gheringhap. Smith, Mrs. C. (Helen Sutcliffe), North Glen," Elaine. Smith, Ethel, Glenormiston North. Smith, Joyce, 290 Pakington St., Newtown. Sowden, Beth, 283 Ryrie St., Geelong. Spencer, Mrs. D. (June Elvins), Chester St., Newtown. Stabernack, Mrs. R. (Mari. Blakiston), 100 Corio Ter., Geelong. Steel, Elizabeth, Bundara," Buckley. Stephens, Madge, 12 Bryce Ave., Newtown. Stewart, Mrs. B. (Barbara Batten), 101 Shannon Ave., Newtown. Stewart, Mrs. J. (Dawn Grundy), 369 Centre Rd., Bentleigh. Stringer, Mrs. (Joan Mockridge), Regent St., West Moolap. Strong, Joy, 93 Roslyn Rd., Belmont. Swanson, Anne, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland. Symons, Isabel, Almonds, via Lake Rowan. Tarr, Elizabeth, 145 Noble St., Newtown.

Taylor, Mrs. G. (Heather Wallace), Sydney, N.S.W. Thompson, Mrs. (Elva Illingworth), 21 Fitzroy St., East Geelong. Thompson, Barbara, Philpott St., East Geelong. Thompson, Mrs. A. (Jean Calder), 9 Manifold St., Manifold Heights. Thomson, Mary, 47 Roslyn Rd., Belmont. Thomson, Helen, 5 Margaret St., Geelong. Thornton, Betty, " Roseneath," Bumbartha. Till, Mary, National Bank, Euroa. Timms, Freda, Torquay. Tolhurst, Mrs. W. (Morva Long), c/o. 22 Stephen St., Newtown. Townsend, Noel, Palmerston Sq., Bendigo, Vic. Toyne, Mrs. I. (Margaret Craig), 8 Normanby St., East Geelong. Tritchler, Margery, 14 McDonald St., Belmont. Tyack, Mrs. I. (Margaret Grenfell), 5 Shackleton St., Belmont. Varley, Mrs. A. J. (Phyllis McKenzie), N.M.B. 20, Tocumwal, N.S.W. Venters, Nan, Bellaria Flats, Virginia, St., Newtown. Venters, Mrs. S. (Sadie Honey), Springdale, Stonehaven. Veness, Mrs. R. C. (Jean Cameron), Hill St., Manilla, N.S.W. Wainwright, Mrs. R. (Bertha Levy), Winchelsea. Walker, Jocelyn, 3 Hector St., Geelong West. Wallace, Erica, " Chipchase," Ryrie St., Geelong. Walter, Mrs. K. (Agnes Black), Box 51, Macarthur, Vic. Ward, Rosemary, 13 Shannon Ave., Newtown. Watson, Mrs. (Janet Turner), 16 Fairview St., Burwood, Vic. Wettenhall, Mrs. H. (Margaret Simson), Skipton. White, Mrs. R. (Gertrude Walter), 372 Myers St., East Geelong. Williams, Mrs. A. W. (Doreen White), Bellbrae, via Geelong. Williams, Margot, 3 Clifton Ave., Stawell. Williams, Alison, Marathon "' P.B., Geelong. Wills, Elaine, University Women's College, Carlton. Wilson, Edith, 29 Regent St., Belmont. Wilson, Jeannette, George St., Geelong. Wilson, Mrs. W. (Gwen Purnell), 15 Frank St., Newtown. Wightmick, Mrs. Beth (Beth Davis), Mt. Lawley, Perth, W.A. Wood, Mrs. Stan. (Jean Mathieson), Nantes St., Newtown. Wootton, Cynthia, 217 Royal Par., Parkville. Worland, Valerie, Strathmere, Winchelsea. Wright, Mrs. J. (Myee Herd), c/o. Newsagency, Marine Par., Lorne. FINANCIAL MEMBERS, 1953 Banks, Gwenda, II Stokes St., Queenscliff. Barber, Betty, 103 High St., Belmont. Baxter, Marie, 130 Virginia St., Geelong West. Bell, Beverley, 264a McKillop St., East Geelong. Bodey, Margaret, 22 Laurel Bank Par., Newtown. Brebner, Dorothy, Willow Bank, Buangor. Brockenshire, Winifred, 8 Ballarat Rd., Geelong West. Cameron, Beverley, " Collullah," Box 14, Lismore. Chisholm, Lois, 76 Albert St., Geelong West. Mrs. N. (Rosemary Murdoch), 14 Collins St., Belmont.

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Coulson, Mrs. J. (Dorothy Batten), 44 Buckland Ave., Newtown. Crowl, Mrs. ( Phil Judge), 56 Barkley St., St. Kilda, 5.2. Dabb, Jacqueline, 22 Glenleith Ave., Geelong. Davis, Kathleen, 208 Autumn St., Geelong West. Dyson, Norma, 19 Austin St., Newtown. Ekstedt, Mrs. V. (Enid Ebbott), 45 Retreat Rd., Newtown. Elliott, Betty, 3 Oliver St., Manifold Heights. Fay, Mrs. (Ketha McCoy), Wharf St., MacLean, N.S.W. Field, Pat, 98 Shannon Ave., Newtown. Galbraith, Doreen, c/o. The Manse, Warrnambool. Gillespie, Myrna, 177 Charman Rd., Cheltenham, Vic. Goodwin, June, 84 Ormond Rd., East Geelong. Griffiths, Elaine, 5 Strachan Ave., Manifold Heights. Griffiths, Jean, " Chestervale," Meredith. Griffiths, Jessie, " Chestervale," Meredith. Habergham, Joan, 2 Regent Court, McKillop St., Geelong. Harding, Mrs. D. (Nancy White), 10 Noble St., Newtown. Hawker, Elizabeth, 23 Volum St., Manifold Heights. Hawker, Nancy, 23 Volum St., Manifold Heights. Henshaw, Mrs. B. (Marjorie Munro), Aberdeen St., Newtown. Hill, Barbara, 29 Volum St., Manifold Heights. Hill, Janice, 29 Volum St., Manifold Heights. Hindell, Miss Elizabeth, Skene St., Newtown. Jolly, Mrs. (P. Freedman), 43 Villamanta St., Geelong West. Jolly, Marlene, " Brae Burn," Anakie, Vic. Jordan, Margaret, Hesse St., Queenscliff. Jullien, Dorothy, Teachers' College Hostel, 24 Marne St., South Yarra. Knights, Roma, I The Avenue, Western Beach, Geelong. Lang, Rosemary, 50 Middleton St., Highett, Melbourne Lehmann, Dirleen, 20 Panorama St., Geelong West. Lewis, Margaret, II Park St., Newtown. Lindsay, Anne, Noble St., Newtown. Loney, Betty, 132 McKillop St., Geelong. McAllister, Mrs. (Thelma Gibbl, Wallington. McDiarmid, Lynette, 99 Shannon Ave., Newtown. McKay, Pat, 229 High St., Belmont. Mathieson, Gwen, Bona Vista," Winchelsea. Menzies, Mrs. Ken. (Mari. Cooke), Meredith, J., 14 Normanby St., East Geelong. Montgomery, Pam, 22 Laurel Bank Par., Newtown. Moodie, Jan, Beach Rd., Torquay. Neilson, Margaret, Laurel Bank Par., Newtown. Patching, Shirley, 17 Learmonth St., Queenscliff. Pope, Joan, Seaview Par., North Shore. Price, Beverley, 27 Fitzroy St., Geelong West. Robinson, Beverley, 11 Wimmera St., Belmont. Roffey, Barbara, 38 Fyansford Rd., Herne Hill. Scotney, Barbara, 8 Garlick Ave., Newtown. Sweetten, G., 382 Aberdeen St., Newtown, Geelong. Thomson, Mrs. D. (Joan Bartle), 64 Roslyn Rd., Belmont. Trethowan, Jean, Wallacia Flats, Fenwick St., Geelong. Turner, Mrs. G. (Gwen Weddell), 437 Moorabool St., Geelong. Walker, Jeannette, c/o. National Bank, Adelaide, S.A. Whittaker, Margaret, 9 Wattleetree Rd., Drumcondra. Wood, Thais, 10 Austin St., Newtown. Wood, Mrs. J. (Pat Bull), Ocean Grove. Woods, Rosemary, Wray, Anne, 29 Shannon Ave., Geelong.

MELBOURNE BRANCH President: Jean Croll. Secretary: Bonnie Dwyer. Treasurer: Kathleen Perry. Our Branch has once again had a happy and successful year, in spite of the fact that there was a small response to our membership appeal. We take this opportunity of inviting the girls who are in Melbourne studying to come along and join our meetings, thereby keeping in touch with the School and also enjoying a social life with the Old Collegians. Social evenings were held at the Clubrooms, a travel talk by Eileen Hicks, a gramophone recital, and a small dance. We also enjoyed a tour over the Russell Street Police Station. The jumble sale, which was held in June, was most successful. Our Annual Meeting was held at the home of Eileen Hicks on November 7th, and we all enjoyed the happy atmosphere and thank Eileen for her gesture in inviting us. May we take this opportunity of thanking all those who have assisted us during the year, and we look forward with happy anticipation to a successful year in 1954. LIFE MEMBERS, 1953 Armstead, Mrs. E. (Norma Sweetten), 461 Bell St., Pascoe Vale. Bishop, Mrs. K. (Elsie Gough), Bloomfield, Mrs. E. (Marjory Northey), 247 Bourke Rd., Glen Iris. Burke, Mrs. M. (Ida Brewster), 38 Scott St., Canterbury. Caldicott, Mrs. K. J. (Dorothy Adams), 35 Walpole St., Kew. Cattanach, Mary, 79 Broadway, Camberwell. Croaker, Mrs. R. W. (Lola Tedcastle), 95 Mortimore St., Moorabbin. Croll, Mrs. E. A. (Jean Pettitt), I Carramar Ave., Camberwell. Cuzens, Mrs. W. J. (Ruth West), " Kooringa,'' Marysville. Da Iley, Mrs. S. ( Rosaleen Price) , I 86a Park St., East Brunswick. Elshaugh, Beverley, Y.W.C.A. Hostel, Toorak Rd., Toorak. French, Mrs. H. (Rosemary Weddell), Pinaroo, Derrinallum. Fleming, Mrs. A. M. (Margaret Salter), Summit Ave., Mooroolbark. Glover, Dorothy, England. Grant, Lesley, 21 Hampden St., Armadale. Harding, Min, Flat 8, 10A Dickens St., St. Kilda. Harper, Mrs. A. K. ( Margot Prowse) , Flat 3, 7 Glenroy Rd., Hawthorn. Harsley, Mrs. L. (Lorna Morton), Flat 4, 2A Kertford St. East St. Kilda.

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Flogger, Mrs. A. (Elsa Hemphill), 3 Rowena Rd., North Caulfield. Hannan, Mrs. J. L. (Edith Olsen), 62 Eastgate St., Oakleigh. Hawken, Mrs. J. C. (Ena Miller), 35 Reynolds Par., Pascoe Vale. Horner, Mrs. B. (Mhairi Baxter), 8 Oliver St., East Malvern. Jones, Audrey, II Cobden St., East Caulfield. Johnson, Erica, 25 Denbigh Rd., Armadale. Leonard, Mrs. J. (Mary Strickland), 26 Royal Cres., Camberwell. Madden, Edith, C.E.G.G.S., 84 Anderson St., S.E.2. Margetts, Audrey, 43 Wattle Valley Rd., Canterbury. McKenzie, Mrs. (Freda Dunn), 8 Carmichael St., East Ivanhoe. McKinnon, Avril, 36 The Avenue, Parkville. Mander-Jones, Mrs. G. (Daisy Balfour). Makepeace, Mrs. V. Mahoney, Mrs. J. (Alison Simson), 69 Paxton St., East Malvern. McKee, Mrs. M. (Helen Venters), Carlingford, Epping. Orchard, Mrs. W. (Vivienne Bartlett), 8 Olive St., East Malvern. Peden, Heather, Janet Clarke Hall, Carlton, N.3. Perry, Kathleen, 416 Mont Albert Rd., Mont Albert. Pettitt, Mavis, 9 Albert Cres., Surrey Hills. Pryor, Mrs. J. (Marie Wilson), c/o. Lucy Bryce, 2 Collins St., Melbourne. Pyper, Joanna, 10 Avondale Rd., Armadale. Ralton, Mrs. L. (Leila Wallace), 8 Harkin Ave., Mentone. Scott, Mrs. J. R. (Marion Cameron), The Manse, Korurnburra. Sillitoe, Mrs. D. (Chloris Milne), 8 Garden St., Hampden. Williams, Mrs. H. MoreII (Helen Twaddell), The Boulevard, North Balwyn. Whittaker, Elaine. Watson, Mrs. J. (Janet Turner), 16 Fairview St., Burwood. FINANCIAL MEMBERS, 1953 Carstairs, Nancy, 6 Bowen St., South Melbourne. Dwyer, Bonnie, 93 Allison Rd., Elsternwick. Lee, Mrs. A. A. (Janet Ballantyne), 13 Tollington Ave., East Malvern. Mann, Mrs. R. (Greta Mathieson), 142 Summerhill Rd., Glen Iris. Shann, Mrs. F. (Enid Wilson), c/o. John Wilson, Esq., 8 City View Rd., Balwyn. Wood, Rosemary, 20 Central Park Rd., East Malvern.

WESTERN DISTRICT BRANCH President: Margaret Yates. Secretary: Margaret Carson. Treasurer: Evelyn Bauer. This year has been a successful one, five dances having been held, and all of them proving happy social functions as well as financial successes. Our hostesses have rallied round, and have worked hard inviting folk to the dances and also supplying the usual homemade suppers, which are so popular.

Some of our members visited Geelong for Sports Day, which was also Back-to-School Day; the Annual At Home, and the Re-union at the end of last year. All were most enjoyable. We would like to take this opportunity of thanking members for their support and interest during the year and to wish them all the compliments of the season. LIFE MEMBERS Alexander, Mrs (Joyce Carson), Pomborneit North. Bauer, Evelyn, Cororooke. Boyce, Barbara, Colac. Campbell, Mrs. M. (M. McDonald), Sheep Hills. Clifford, Mrs. E. (Norma Middleton), P.B., Colac. Carson, Margaret, P.B., Colac. Daffy, Mrs. D. (Doris Lang), Weering. Farquharson, Jennifer, Birregurra. Gray, Mrs. H. G. (Greta McIntosh), Colac. Atkinson-Grimshaw, Mrs. (Valmai Thomas), Elleminyt. Higgins, Elva, Swan Marsh. Henderson, Mrs. J. (Jean Brien), Whoorel. Lang, Jessie, Weering. Long, Mrs. J. (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. (L. McDonald), Adelaide. Pocock, Judith, Weering. Reddie, Janet, Weering. Sims, Mrs. A. (A. McDonald), Beeac. Sutherland, Shirley, P.B., Colac. Symons, Mrs. N. (Nancy Stewart), Werneth. Williams, Joan, Weering. Williams, Gwen, Weering. Yates, Margaret, Colac. Yates, Dorothy, Colac.

SOCIAL SERVICE I have been requested, per medium of the " Lucernian," to bring before both past and present girls of the School some of the avenues whereby they may assist in rendering to the community what to-day we know as Social Service. There is, of course, nothing new in such service. History supplies innumerable examples of men and women whose lives were dedicated to the betterment of their fellows. I have no doubt we all know the story of the Good Samaritan, and how this parable of Biblical days has been personified many times throughout the ages. The untiring efforts of the Earl of Shaftesbury, on behalf of the women and children

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employed in mines and factories; the heroic service rendered by Florence Nightingale (the Lady with the Lamp) during the Crimean War; and the thankless, self-appointed tasks undertaken by Elizabeth Fry (the prisoner's friend) are just a few of many instances of outstanding Social Service. Although we may not be able to emulate such worthy workers of the past, I feel certain that to-day, in our own humble way, we can do much to help. Almost unlimited opportunities exist for those who are willing to give some of their time to assist some worthy organisation which is largely, if not wholly, dependent upon voluntary help. In this regard, I would like to bring before our girls the service that can be rendered to our Free Kindergartens, Baby Health Centres, Mentally Retarded Children and Spastic Children's Associations. There are, of course, many equally worthy fields of activity, but it is not the object of these few thoughts to make an appeal on behalf of any particular organisation, but to humbly request that all our girls continue to give earnest thought and careful consideration as to just how they may best help those who cannot help themselves. That we all do our utmost to assist in some form of Social Service is my sincere wish. Gladys Profitt. MY TRAVELS During my six months abroad I travelled through over twenty countries. It would take me pages to describe them all, so I will endeavour to give you a glimpse of the countries and cities that impressed me the most. After leaving Australia, we visited Java, These four Malaya, Ceylon and Egypt. countries were very similar, all being very thickly populated and dusty and dirty. Djakarta was the most terrifying place, with its teeming millions making their way along the roads looking very thin and dirty. Singapore was very clean, and the natives much better. Cairo was a city that intrigued me. We descended into the city at night, and, with its mysterious Pyramids and Sphinx, this old city looked like a fairy town. All the houses were white and clean, and the women were all clad in black, which looked very unusual.

Travelling through Italy, many relics of its former greatness could still be seen. The peasants are gay and devout, and find nature kindly in the matter of yielding them a living. I visited the ancient ruins of Pompeii, which had remained buried for centuries until Charles of Bourbon made the first exploration in 1747. I gained an idea of the lives that people led in 79 A.D. seeing the narrow, paved streets, the shops and taverns, dwelling houses, theatres and temples, and even posters on the walls. Milan, with its Cathedral, is one of the wonders I saw, with its white traceries, its delicate pinnacles, its flying buttresses and thousancs of statues. Then I came to Venice, the Bride of the Adriatic," built on more than a hundred small islands, which impressed me immensely with its silence. The only sounds are the lapping of the salt tides against the walls of the canals, the call of the gondoliers, and the chug of motorboats. There is St. Mark's Square and Cathedral, with its walls and ceilings covered. with delicate mosaics set in a background of gold. It is really a city of beauty and mystery. Switzerland is a beautiful country, and with its snow-clad peaks that reach skyward for two miles and more, it attracts many tourists and mountaineers. The reflections of these mountains in the lakes were wonderful. The Matterhorn, rising solitary and majestic to 14,703 feet, bears on its sheer slopes the blossoms of the edelweiss and the alpinerose. I picked and pressed some of these beautiful little native flowers. The slopes of the Alps are very picturesque, dotted about with little wooden huts and grazing cattle. Through countless ages the wind, ice and water have chiseled the stone into mountains, plateaus and valleys, and it was in Norway that this breathtaking scenery was seen. A four-hour trip down the Sognefjord was where I saw the most magnificent scenery of my tour. The snow-clad mountains, rising majestically on either side of the steamer, were partly marred from view by the low-lying clouds, but the thickly-timbered slopes could still be seen. Water-falls pounded their way down into the Fjord, making a mist hang over the gorge. Little isolated farmlets could be seen, with the sheep grazing around the home. Then, at the end of the day's trip, we ascended from the valley, by road, thousands of feet to Stalheim. It was from this point

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I saw a view of the rugged plateaus that left me speechless. I just cannot find adequate words to describe the beauty that Norway holds. Both Norway and Switzerland are two countries that held me in bewilderment at the beauty of their land.

glittering Crown high above her head for all to see, and placed it upon her head. This was the magnificent peak of the day's ceremonies and joyful celebrations, with the congregation standing, the bells clashing in jubilation, then the cry rang out:

Last, but not least, the greatest city of the world—London. It is the friendliest and the least pretentious of all cities; it is a museum and a fair; the world comes to London to study and to play; it is the market where the whole world trades and where world-changing discussions are made. I visited the familiar places—Trafalgar Square, with its two fountains that attract the loiterer with the music of their falling waters; Westminster Abbey, one of the most beautiful churches in England, which holds a special place in the hearts of the English, where their Kings and Queens have been crowned; the winged Eros that watches over Piccadilly Circus, and a porter of Covent Garden, proud of his skill in balancing great piles of fruit and vegetable baskets on his head. I could go on and on about the beauty and wonderful buildings I saw, but must come to an end, so will finish with the highlight of the trip. It was Tuesday, the second of June, when I saw the Crowning of our beautiful Queen. There was a moment of breathless hush, a fanfare of trumpets, and then—and then came Her Majesty, looking exquisite but fragile in a glittering diadem and a magnificent magnolia satin gown which The pastel shades coruscated with gems. introduced on the satin was a surprise—rosy pink to blend with the crimson of the Parliamentary robes, mauve for the purple Imperial Robe of State, and gold to match the brilliance of the carpet in the Abbey.

" God save the Queen! "

The ceremony began, Elizabeth looking very solemn, took the oath and then the Abbey was silent; the Queen sat holding the Sceptre and the Rod in either hand, then, to the utmost limit of his reach, the Archbishop held the

In a single, sweeping gesture all the peers and peeresses took up their coronets and placed them upon their heads. The blare of trumpets sounded again, and Elizabeth was crowned Queen. The beauty of this moment will ever live in my memory. On her triumphant return to the Palace in the beautiful golden coach, escorted by the Yeomen, millions, both young and old, cheered their beloved Queen on her way. Avis King. HERE IN THE ABBEY June 2nd, 1953 Here in the Abbey Time itself has paused To-day, amid the splendours of the past; And those whose memories are hallowed here, Remembered or forgot, within this vast And living monument, they surely watch, Tradition rich beyond all price they hold, These witnesses from centuries gone by— The Poets, Soldiers, Saints and Kings of old. Hushed is the throng; it waits expectantly. And, lo! she comes—young, radiant and serene To her Anointing, to the waiting Crown. " God save Elizabeth! God save the Queen! 'I The cry goes up from loyal hearts, and from Those silent watchers in unseen array. No fairer jewel in Saint Edward's Crown Than she upon whose brow it rests to-day! Joyce L. Smith.