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THE LUCERNIAN THE MAGAZINE OF THE PRESBYTERIAN GIRLS' COLLEGE, GEELONG Vol. 2, No. 27 Editress: LEXIE BOARDMAN " Lucernian " Committee: Patricia Barber, Lorraine Bengtsson, Marion Chappell, Heather Laird, Judith Langtree, Heather McLeod, Lynnette Peel.

Teaching Staff: Principal: Miss L. SHAW, B.A. Mrs. E. RENFREY Miss B. WYNDHAM Miss R. STEERE Miss N. HOFFMAN Miss M. WIGHTMAN Miss M. THOMSON Miss N. HOWARD Miss F. VAUTIER-MOLL Miss G. SCRIVENER

Miss J. SUTHERLAND, M.Sc. Miss K. OHLSON, B.A. Miss B. HOPE, B.A., Dip.Ed. Miss A. BOTTERILL, B.A., Dip.Ed. Miss M. PARSONS, M.Sc. Miss R. MAGUIRE, M.A. Miss M. HENDERSON, B.Sc. Miss M. HARRISON, B.A. Miss P. EVANS, B.A., Dip.Ed. Mrs. M. WALLIS

School Chaplain: Rev. R. A. BLACKWOOD, B.A. Deaconess: Miss .R. QUICK *

SCHOOL OFFICE - BEARERS The Principal (Miss Shaw) is Patron of all School Activities. Prefects: Lynnette Peel (Head Prefect) Heather Laird (Vice Head Prefect), Patricia Barber, Lexie Boardman, Marion Chappell, Jacqueline de Ferranti. Deputy Prefects: Margaret Apps, Sandra Bedggood, Lorraine Bengtsson, Barbara Bradshaw, Elizabeth Kidd, Judith Langtree, Heather McLeod, Carole Opperman, Suzanne Wallis. House Committee: Margaret Apps, Patricia Barber, Sandra Bedggood, Lexie Boardman, Barbara Bradshaw, Frances Izard, Judith Langtree, Lynnette Peel, Mary Youngs. Sport: Captain: Jacqueline de Ferranti. Baseball: Captain, Jacqueline de Ferranti; Vice-Captain, Barbara Bradshaw. Basketball: Captain, Pamela Burrell; Vice-Captain, Priscilla Head. Hockey: Captain, Lynnette Peel. Tennis: Captain, Barbara Bradshaw; Vice-Captain, Carole Opperman.

Ardens House: Captain: Jacqueline de Ferranti; Vice-Captain, Barbara Bradshaw. Forum Representatives: Patricia Barber, Marion Chappell, Suzanne Wallis. Harris House: Captain, Sandra Bedggood; Vice-Captain, Margaret Hookings. Forum Representatives: Judith Langtree, Shirley Bennett, Margaret Chapple. Lawson House: Captain, Heather Laird; Vice-Captain, Carole Opperman. Forum Representatives: Nancy Fewtrell, Carol Townsend, Priscilla Head. Roslyn House: Captain, Lexie Boardman; Vice-Captain, Mary Youngs. Forum Representatives: Janet Agnew, Heather Burns, Clara Macintyre. Library Committee: Miss Hope; Margaret Apps, Lorraine Bengtsson (Librarians); Shirley Bennett, Lexie Boardman, Barbara Bradshaw, Heather Burns, Judith Langtree, Heather McLeod, June Munro, Lynnette Peel, Suzanne Wallis. Social Service: Miss Evans, Heather Laird, Heather McLeod. Music Club: Miss Wadelton (President), Misses Bulter, Littleton, McQualter, Mrs. Watson (Vice-Presidents); Lexie Boardman (Secretary), Patricia Barber, Shirley Bennett, Barbara Bradshaw, Margaret Hookings, Frances Izard, Judith Langtree, Lynnette Peel, Mary Youngs, Judith Carmichael. French Club: Miss Botterill, Miss Evans, Annabel Russell, Priscilla Head, Judith Carmichael, Judith Gorell, Elizabeth Sprigg, Elizabeth Roland, Mardi Fallaw, Virginia Profitt, Pauline Seitz. P. F. A. Miss Quick, Lynnette Peel (President), Lexie Boardman (Vice-President & Secretary), Judith Langtree (Treasurer), Patricia Barber, Sandra Bedggood, Shirley Bennett, Marjorie Carr, Margaret Chapple, Joan Fenton, Frances Izard, Mary Youngs. P. G. A. Miss Quick, Patricia Barber, Shirley Bennett, Margaret Hookings (Leaders); Susanne Langtree (Pres.), Helen Bicknell (Secretary), Jeanette Dehnert (Treasurer). United Nations Club: Miss

Maguire, Barbara Bradshaw (President), Heather Laird (Secretary), Margaret Apps, Patricia Barber, Shirley Bennett, Lexie Boardman, Priscilla Head, Annabel Russell. Boarding Houses: David House Captain, Judith Langtree; Vice-Captain, Mary Youngs.

House Council Representatives: Geraldine Thompson, Carol Townsend, Barbara Varley: Hearne House: Captain, Lexie Boardman; Vice-Captain, Patricia Barber. House Council Representatives: Sandra Bedggood, Janet McIntyre, Elizabeth Piper. McPhee House: Captain, Frances Izard; Vice-Captain, Barbara Bradshaw. House Council Representatives: Judith Carmichael, Margaret Chapple, Clara Macintyre. Neilson House: Captain, Margaret Hookings; Vice-Captain, Shirley Bennett. House Council Representatives: Marjorie Carr, Margaret Ross, Susan Tucker. GEELONG: G. Mercer & Co. Pty. Ltd., Printers, 16 Malop Street

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CONTENTS Page School Office-bearers . . .. .. Editorial . . . . Council Notes . . . . . Valedictory . . . . . . . . . . . Parents' and Friends' Association . . . . . . . . Ladies' Auxiliary of Parents' and Friends' Association Junior School Auxiliary School Notes . . . . Junior School Notes Prefects' Notes . . . . . . Calendar of School Events Sports Report . . Baseball Report . Basketball Report Hockey . . Athletics . . . . Tennis . . Swimming . . House Notes .. Forum Notes .. Arts and Crafts Dressmaking . . Library . . . . Film Club . . . . . Social Service . . United Nations . Dramatic Club French Club . . . . . Canteen . Music Club . . . P.F.A. . . . . P.G.A. . . . . . . Church Notes . . Hospital . . Head Prefects' Notes Acknowledgments . . . . . Boarders' Diary . . Speech Night, 1955 Prize List, 1955 . . . . . . . .. Sports Prizes and Special Awards House Shields and Cups . . . . Examination Results, 1955 . . Music Examination Results, 1956 . Alliance Francaise Oral Examinations, 1956 Valete, 1955 . . . Salvete, 1956 . . Original Section Book Reviews . . . . Some New Books . .. Old Collegians' Association— Annual Report . . . . . . Balance Sheet and Financial Report . . Younger Set Report . . . . In Memoriam . . . . . . . Items of Interest . . . . . Life Members . . . . . . . . Geelong Branch, Financial Members . . Engagements, Marriages, Births . Melbourne Branch . . . . . . Western District Branch . . News From Overseas . . . .

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In a world where automation is fast becoming a reality, the Olympic Games come as a relief from the vital precision timing of mechanical brains and brawn. At the end of this year thousands of topclass athletes will realise their highest ambition, and take part in the most glorious festival of sport in the world's history. They will be living together in a compact community, and, if the Games are to be a success, it must be a happy community, for happiness is the key to success. This could be well applied to our School. Success in any field depends on living in unity with our schoolfellows and with the outside world. After many years of hard work and dangerous scientific research, several countries of the world have perfected weapons so powerful that the future of the earth now lies in the hands of its people. If two of these powers become enemies, then all the success

of the modern world will be of no use. From the single word of command may come the instantaneous devastation of the life and history built up by past generations. Surely it is more important to maintain our success by living happily together than to be selfish and obstinate, and help to bring on the destruction of our people. At the Olympic Games, the officials may set down endless regulations, and have every convenience installed, so that the short stay here will suit every nationality; but the success depends on the individuals. If they do not play their part, then the officials' work will be to no purpose. A farmer may till his field and sow the seed, but he cannot make it grow. If it does not play its part, then the result will be a complete failure. Thus, also, will our Games be a failure; also will our proud heritage we call our School; also the precious gift entrusted to our use by our Maker—the world we live in.

COUNCIL NOTES Another year has been added to the proua history of our School, and the members of Council are again deeply indebted to those who have been responsible for noted achievement, namely, the Staff—teaching, office, domestic and ground staff under the inspired leadership of Miss Shaw, our devoted and cireatly - respected Principal. Members of Council were much disturbed when it became known early in the year that, owing to illhealth, we were to lose the services of our Matron, Miss Daisy Pillow. Miss Pillow had for twenty-two years guided the destiny of a very important part of the School activities

with great wisdom and distinction, and her loyal interest and understanding will always be reflected in the life of " Morongo." We are happy to know that Miss Pillow still retains a close association with us, and that in her place we have a very capable and experienced successor in Miss Jacka. Warmest congratulations are extended to the team of girls that won first place in the " History of the British Empire " quiz for Geelong Public Schools held during the year under the auspices of the Royal Empire Society. This was a notable achievement. These congratulations are also extended to their teachers.

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THE LUCERNIAN LucerSince the publication of the last nian,m a change has taken place in the personnel of the Council. After many years of fine service to the School, Dr. Elvins found it necessary, owing to advancing years, to tender his resignation. His place has been appropriately taken by Mr. Stewart Venters, a member of a family that has, since the School's inception, been closely identified in a very generous way with almost every movement for the advancement of our cause. Extensive planning has again occupied the attention of the Council, and among other plans, the long-hoped-for goal of the Old Collegians is now being discussed with the architects in the hope that resources will be fully available for the building of the Gertrude Pratt Hall. In this connection, we all look forward to the greatly-desired tribute to our first Principal of the School becoming a reality.

The question of State aid to schools has been given much prominence in recent times. Apart from any question of Church denomination, it is felt, and strongly urged, that any such State aid should be in the form of more liberal taxation concession direct to parents, rather than that the Government should be expected to make large sums of money available in the form of subsidies. One D f the functions of 1-he Government should surely be to finance institutions, particularly hospital and charitable institutions, created for the benefit of the public as a whole, and the Government should not be expected to assist in financing sectional interests and activities. To the various excellent organisations with which m Morongo 'I is so richly blessed, the Council is deeply grateful for the part played in the continued success of the School. J.N.D.

VALEDICTORY A school such as " Morongo " sees many changes over the years. All who have been connected with " Morongo '1 for many years will be very sorry to hear that early this year our faithful Matron, Miss D. G. Pillow, was forced to retire owing to ill-health. Miss Pillow has been at the School for the past twenty-two years, and during that time she has had only two short absences. She has been directly concerned with many aspects of the School's life. She has always been a gracious hostess, and skilfully catered for all special occasions. Miss Pillow's knowledge and love of flowers is well known throughout the School. Many of the trees in our gardens were planted at Miss Pillow's suggestion, and she has always been an invaluable help in the arranging of the flowers at both School and Church. Her loyal interest in the School is shown by the fact that she has carried on with the flower arrangement at the Church since her retirement. Miss Pillow's good taste is evident throughout the School. Many rooms have been furnished and decorated through her guidance. Miss Pillow has for many years helped to look after the girls' health, and we thank her

Miss D. G. PILLOW, Matron, 1933 - 1955

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for her unceasing thought for us. She has also been in charge of the domestic staff, and is responsible for appointing the capable and happy team now at the School. The School has now gained the willing services of Miss Jacka to succeed Miss Pillow, and we wish Miss Jacka every success in her important task. On July 31st all the members of the School staff, and the domestic staff, and also the prefects were present at a birthday party given in Miss Pillow's honour. During the afternoon

Miss Pillow was presented with a coffee table, a " Birko " electric milk jug, and a percolator from the staff, domestic staff and girls, in appreciation of the work she has done at the School. We are very happy to record that Miss Pillow regularly visits the School as consultant to the grounds staff. May we take this opportunity to thank Miss Pillow for all she has done in her long term of service, and we hope that she will now enjoy many years of happy and restful retirement.

PARENTS' AND FRIENDS' ASSOCIATION

Sincere thanks to Miss Shaw and members of the staff for their help and co-operation, and to all members who have worked so sincerely throughout the year.

This year the annual meeting of the Parents' and Friends' Association was held in May at " Morongo " Kindergarten, Elizabeth Street, Newtown. Office-bearers for the ensuing year are: President, Mr. C. Hirst; Vice-Presidents, Mr. J. N. David, Mr. L. L. Burch, Mrs. E. Hasler; Secretary, Mrs. P. Lowe; Treasurer, Mr. F. H. K. Davis. The Association meetings, held every second Tuesday of the month at " Morongo Kindergarten, Elizabeth Street, Newtown, have not been so well attended throughout the year, but we hope in the New Year an interest will be shown by parents—particularly parents of new girls. The Garden Party provided an opportunity for parents to enjoy the afternoon at " Morongo." The weather was very kind to us this year, and the financial result exceeded expectations. The proceeds amounted to £581/14/2. We are pleased to announce that the practice wall for tennis will soon be in use. We are sure it will be well worth waiting for. Our annual crazy whist evening was held in July at the Newtown Municipal Hall, and was enjoyed by both parents and teaching staff of " Morongo." Unfortunately, Miss Shaw was not well enough to attend. Mrs. Stevens, one of our members, resigned owing to leaving Geelong. We were very sorry to lose Mrs. Stevens, and accepted her resignation with regret. We are looking forward to our final meeting, which is to take the form of a picture night and supper at the Pix Theatre, and hope to finish our year on a happy note,

E. M. Lowe, Hon. Secretary.

LADIES' AUXILIARY OF THE PARENTS' AND FRIENDS' ASSOCIATION The Auxiliary has had a most successful year under the leadership of Mrs. C. Fisher, assisted by the following office-bearers: Secretary, Mrs. S. Blakiston; Treasurer, Mrs. F. Curnow; Hostess Convenor, Mrs. N. Pettitt; Committee, Mesdames H. Spafford, H. Downie, I. Lewis and L. Walker. Mrs. Stinton and Mrs. I. Hirst have had leave of absence, as they have been holidaying overseas. Mrs. K. Johnson kindly donated the printing of a syllabus, which was made available to members instead of monthly notices. The annual meeting was altered from April to November, so that there would not be a change of office-bearers in the middle of the year. A constitution has been drawn up, and we feel that the Auxiliary, now in its third year, is proving not only a happy social group but one which is working together strongly for the benefit of the School. The Garden Party held in April this year was the most successful financially that has been held, and we are pleased that the Association's share of £175 has been so useful in financing the " hit-up " wall, which is in the process of being built. The Auxiliary was able to donate £50 towards the Record Appeal for the Gertrude Pratt Hall, largely as a result of the discounts

THE LUCERNIAN from the sale of used clothing, a cake stall, and our usual trading table. Mrs. C. Fisher has most ably managed the sale of clothing during the year, and we are most grateful to her. We wish to thank Mrs. H. Thomas, one of our members, who kindly lent her home, " Leura Park," for a Fair which was held there on October 13th; also Mr. H. Downie, who organised the Fair for us. We would also like to thank the Parents' and Friends' Association, the Junior Auxiliary, and the Old Collegians for their very willing co-operation, which made the occasion such a success, and will enable us to hand over about £300 to the Gertrude Pratt Hall Fund. During the year we have enjoyed some very interesting talks and demonstrations, and we are most appreciative to all those who have come along and helped in this way. Mrs. Cyril Blakiston spoke on the work of the Ministering Children's League, Mrs. H. Marfell, J.P., on the Children's Court; Mrs. McGregor on a recent trip to U.S.A., Miss Shaw spoke on the Problems of the Adolescent Girl, Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Blakiston gave a musical programme, Mrs. Downie a demonstration of floral art, and Mrs. Williams a demonstration of savoury making. We would be very happy to welcome any parents or friends of " Morongo " at our meetings on the fourth Tuesday of the month, at 2.30 p.m. Next year we hope to meet at St. George's, as it is a more central position for most people than St. David's. We are very grateful to the Board of Management of St. David's for allowing us to use the hall for the past two and a half years. We would like to thank Miss Shaw and Miss Leigh for their assistance, and all our members for their interest and co-operation at all times. G. Blakiston, Hon. Secretary.

JUNIOR SCHOOL AUXILIARY The Auxiliary has continued to meet on the third Tuesday of each month in the Bible Class Room at McPhillimy Hall. These meetings have enabled mothers to meet. together socially as well as work for the Junior School and Nursery, and have been very friendly and happy gatherings. The office-bearers for 1956 are: President, Mrs. M. S. Bartlett; Vice-Presidents, Mes-

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dames Bickford and Chester; Hon. Secretary, Mrs. J. K. Reeve; Hon. Treasurer, Mrs. A. W. Hedley; Committee, Mesdames Armstrong, Cowley, Jarman, McGregor, Reid, Sweetten, Turnbull; ex-officio, Mrs. Chisholm. Members again enjoyed working with the Old Collegians' Association and the Parents and Friends' Association for the Annual Fete in April. This proved a happy and successful function once again, and by adding to our share of the proceeds, we were able to give £200 to the Gertrude Pratt Hall Fund. We have continued the secondhand clothing stall throughout the year, and also held an Australian Tea in June. Proceeds from these sources have helped to increase our bank balance. In June the Auxiliary gave Miss Brownhill £10 to spend on story books and toys for use in the Nursery School. Another very enjoyable and successful function was held in October, when we again joined forces with the Old Collegians and Parents' and Friends' Associations. A Fair was held at " Leura Park," Drysdale, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, and the proceeds were added to the Gertrude Pratt Hall Fund. Our annual crazy whist evening was held early in the year at " Elizabeth Lodge," and was enjoyed by both mothers and staff of the Junior School and Nursery. Our thanks are given to all the speakers who came and added interest to our meetings during the year. These included Mrs. McGregor, who told us of her trip to California; Miss Jellie, who gave us a demonstration on floral arrangement; a talk by Miss Shaw; Miss Hartnett, who gave us a talk on Children's Reading; and Mrs. Gowty, who spoke on Children's Diet. To Mss Shaw we extend our thanks and appreciation for her help and advice during the year, and we take this opportunity of thanking Miss Courtney, Miss Roffey, Mrs. Walters and Miss Brownhill for their continued help in many ways. The Auxiliary has received loyal support from all office-bearers and members throughout the year, and a cordial invitation to join is extended to all mothers of Junior and Nursery School pupils in the coming year. M. Reeve.

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some final events to a later date. Vicki PaterSCHOOL NOTES son won the championship in the Junior At the beginning of this year we welcomed Miss Wyndham and Miss Roffey to the staff, and at the end of February, Miss Scrivener, whilst Mrs. Davey joined us for a month until Miss Scrivener arrived. We also welcomed back Miss Henderson, who returned after two years' absence overseas. At the end of second term we were sorry to see Miss Smith leave us, but we were pleased to welcome Miss Wightman from, England, who came to take her place at the beginning of third term. We were sorry to lose Miss Glover, Mrs. Roberts and Miss Hetherington at the conclusion of last year. During first term the dressmaking room was enlarged, allowing for greater cupboard space and fitting room. Other additions this year have included a set of new stools and benches for the laboratory, and also new stools for the domestic science room. At the end of second term great interest was aroused by the arrival of two trams in the plantation; the more junior girls in particular were most appreciative of these additions. Two drinking fountains were added at the beginning of third term and also a springboard for gymnastics. Work on the new tennis wall is now in progress, and it is hoped that it will soon be completed. For these and many other additions the School would like to thank the Council and all those responsible for them.

JUNIOR SCHOOL NOTES Again, this year has passed all too quickly. There has not been time to do all that we would have wished, but neither has there been an opportunity for boredom. At the beginning of the year we gained the services of Miss Roffey and Mrs. Walters, whose assistance has been invaluable. The Kindergarten has been a particularly happy group. The children settled into the new school, and gained confidence very quickly. Their progress was creditable. The day selected for Sports Day proved to he an unfortunate choice. The commencement of the programme was held up owing to ra'n, and before the events could be concluded more rain caused a postponement of

School and Camille Tyner was runner-up. As usual, there was much enthusiasm over handwork, especially as Hobbies Day approached, and girls were particularly keen to finish off various articles. The Kindergarten girls especially provided an interesting display. It was difficult to believe that the little fingers of four and five-year-olds were able to produce finger painting and spatter work of such a high standard. The gift of a showcase full of beautifullydressed dolls of many nations gave much pleasure to the girls. The dolls will be an asset in geography lessons. The Nursery Section of Morongo is grateful to the Junior Auxiliary for a gift of ten pounds to spend on equipment. Other gifts, including tea-sets, a dressed doll, a gramophone, and a beautiful rocking-horse from an anonymous donor were gratefully received. Nursery excursions include two visits to the railway station, to Johnstone Park during the Autumn, and to Kardinia Park to see the circus animals. Mrs. Greenwood gave valued assistance on these excursions. Children in both sections of the School are preparing for the Christmas functions, to which they look forward with eagerness.

PREFECTS' NOTES The prefects for 1956 are: Patricia Barber, Lexie Boardman, Marion Chappell, Jacqueline de Ferranti, Heather Laird (Vice Head Prefect), Lynnette Peel (Head Prefect). The deputy prefects are: Margaret Apps, Sandra Bedggood, Lorraine Bengtsson, Barbara Bradshaw, Elizabeth Kidd, Judith Langtree, Heather McLeod, Carole Opperman, Suzanne Wallis. Margaret Apps left at the end of first term. Mr. Blackwood conducted the service for the induction of the prefects on February 27th. After the service, on behalf of Pamela Lilburne .(a former prefect), he presented the School with a Bible for use on the prefects' lectern. On June I st the School Dance was held in the Hall. We had as our guests Miss Shaw, Miss Krome, Miss Sutherland, Miss Ohlson,

THE LUCERNIAN the prefects from " The Hermitage," the prefects and boys from Geelong College and Geelong Grammar School. The basis for the decorations was musical instrument silhouettes. We thank all those who helped in the preparation for the dance, and, in particular, Miss Shaw and Miss Jacka. Later in second term we had the pleasure of attending " The Hermitage " and the Geelong College dances, and also the Geelong Grammar School dance in third term. Once again the prefects were fortunate in having a box at the Old Collegians' Ball, where we saw the debutantes presented, and also a cheque handed to Miss Shaw for the Gertrude Pratt Memorial Hall. On July 13th we were present at an afternoon tea given to Miss Pillow to celebrate her birthday, and also in recognition of her long service to " Morongo."

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On August 4th we acted as usherettes for the School Play, which this year was " The Red Umbrella." The Annual Church Service was held on October 14th. The Rev. Donald McCrae, who is Chaplain to the University, conducted the service, Lynnette and Heather read the lessons, and the prefects and some of the deputy prefects collected the offering. I would like to thank all the prefects and deputy prefects and the House Committee for their cheerful support throughout the year. We would all like to thank Miss Shaw and the members of sta= for their unfailing help and guidance throughout the year, and to next year's prefects we wish all the best for a good year in office. Lynnette Peel.

CALENDAR OF SCHOOL EVENTS, 1956 TERM I February 8th: School began. February 9th: The prefects were announced this morning. They are: Patricia Barber, Lexie Boardman, Marion Chappell, Jacqueline de Ferranti, Heather Laird and Lynnette Peel. February 17th: The Women's World Day of Prayer. Mrs. Dabb and Mrs. Elliot came to Assembly to address us. Lynnette Peel was announced Head Prefect for 1956. February 20th: The House House Captains were announced. February 21st: The School House Captains and the Library Committee were announced. February 22nd: Heather Laird was announced as Vice Head Prefect and the Deputy Prefects were announced. February 24th: The French Club Committee was announced. February 27th: The swimming heats were held at Eastern Beach. February 28th: Jacqueline de Ferranti was announced as Sports Captain and the Lucernian Committee was announced. February 29th: Mr. Blackwood inducted the prefects in the morning Assembly. March 5th: Mrs. Hill gave a talk about the Fete at Assembly.

March 6th: The Swimming Sports were held at Eastern Beach. The Leaving girls went on a tour of the Salt Works. March 10th: Matches were played against Clyde. March 15th: Mr. E. C. Laird gave a talk to the senior Art students. March 17th: Tennis matches were played against Merton Hall. March 24th: Baseball matches were played against Merton Hall. March 27th: The Head Prefect represented the School at a P.W.M.U. dinner. March 29th: Records of the Hall Appeal were distributed and the Easter holidays began. April 3rd: We returned to school. April 4th: A display of the articles for the Fete was held. April 7th: Matches were played against M.L.C. and the School Fete was held in the afternoon. April 13th: The heats for Boat Races were held. April 14th: The School was well represented at the Public Schools' Boat Races. Our congratulations go to Geelong College on their victory. Matches were played against P.L.C.

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April 20th: Shakespeare Day was held. April 21st: The heats for the Athletic Sports were held. April 27th: Several seniors attended a meeting of the Call at the Hermitage. April 28th: Matches were played against the Hermitage. May 2nd: Mr. Chapman spoke to the Senior School. May 5th: The Athletic Sports were held. May 6th: The seniors took part in the Empire Youth March. May 8th: The Coral Sea Battle was commemorated. May 9th: A baseball match was played against Geelong College. May I Ith: End of first term. TERM II May 29th: School commenced for Term II. June 2nd: The School Dance was held in the Hall. June 6th: The Matriculation Literature Class went to " The Importance of Being Earnest." June 8th: The senior Art and Craft students went to Melbourne to see the French tapestries and Wilson Hall. June 9th: The prefects attended the Hermitage Dance. June 12th: Matches were played against the Convent. June 14th: The seniors attended a lecture on the Snowy River at the Hermitage. June 16th: Matches were played against M.L.C. June 20th: Matches were played against Teachers' College. June 22nd: The " Morongo " Ball was held at the Palais. June 26th: A successful Library Fete was held, and matches were played against the Convent. June 27th: Representatives of the Police Force gave several talks on road safety. June 30th: Matches were played against P.L.C. July 4th: Matches were -,laved against Teachers' College. July 6th: The Ardens-Lawson House Social was held.

July 20th: Matriculation French students went to a play, L'Avare," at Wesley College. July 21st: Matches were played against Merton Hall. July 23rd: All girls above twelve years were given T.B. Mantoux tests. July 241h: We attended a display given by the Australian Women's Athletic Team at the Palais Royal. July 25th: Most girls received B.C.G. vaccines. July 27th: A house social was held for Harris and Roslyn girls. July 28th: Matches were played against the Hermitage. Some of the seniors attended the Geelong College Dance. July 31st: The prefects attended a birthday party given in Miss Pillow's honour. August 3rd: The Dramatic Club presented " The Red Umbrella." August 4th: The Dramatic Club again presented " The Red Umbrella." August 6th: The seniors attended lectures in English Expression, French, Chemistry, and Geography at Geelong College. August 8th: The Intermediate girls did Vocational Guidance tests. The Senior School heard a 'cello recital given by Mrs. Peers Coetmore. August 10th: A hockey match, Day Girls v Boarders, was played. August 11th: The senior French students took part in the Alliance Francaise examinations at the Geelong High School. August 17th: End of term. TERM III September I 1th: School .began for third term. September 17th: The Leaving girls attended the film Kim." September 20th: October tests began. September 25th: The School was shown the film of the Empire Youth March at Assembly. September 27th: The Kindergarten Sports were held. October 1st: The Leaving girls went on an excursion to Fords. October 6th: Several senior girls attended the Geelong Grammar School Dance.

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October 8th-lOth: The Music Examinations were held. October 11th: The juniors were given Salk vaccine and some seniors attended a lecture given by the State Teaching Recruiting Officer at the Hermitage. October 13th: A fete was held at Leura Park, the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Thomas. The School ran a sweets stall.

October 14th: The Annual Church Service was held at St. David's, and the preacher was Rev. McCrae. October 15th: Mrs. Fisher thanked the girls for their help at the Miss Maguire showed the Fete after Assembly. seniors a United Nations film. October 25th: The Junior School Hobbies Day was held. The Magazine went to print.

SPORT SPORTS REPORT Miss Scrivener, Miss Smith (who left at the end of second term), Miss Wightman, and Miss Parsons have all tried to increase the interest of the juniors in the various sports. This extra interest is needed, and is being appreciated, as the standard of sport, which has not been high this year, is improving. We all enjoyed our visits to the various schools to play matches, but, unfortunately, we had few wins. Inter-house matches have been played again this year. On the day of the Fete several displays were given by juniors forms. They were " The Shoemaker," " Reap the Flax," and "A Skipping Display." A considerable amount of practice has also gone into preparing items for the Arts and Crafts Display. They will include marching, bench work, Scotch folk dancing, Morris folk dancing, and springboard work. Volley ball matches have been played this term by the seniors and cricket matches by the juniors. These matches are always looked forward to, as there is form rivalry. A cyclos tournament has also been arranged. Jacqueline de Ferranti. BASEBALL REPORT Our team for this year was: Pitcher, H. Dorron; catcher, B. Bradshaw; first base, J. Scott; second base, M. Ilett; third base, P. Sheahan; short-stop, J. de Ferranti; left field, J. Ockleston; centre field, P. Head; right field, L. Peel. Th senior team played association matches against P.L.C., M.L.C., Melbourne Grammar and the Hermitage, and a social match against Clyde. We defeated P.L.C. 59 runs

to 12, and drew with Melbourne Grammar 25 runs each. The juniors played the same matches, but did not win any matches. The members of both teams were enthusiastic, and attended practices regularly, but the number .of people who tried for the teams was few, and I hope this number will be increased next year. The usual inter-house rivalry for the Baseball Shield has been apparent, and Roslyn is to be congratulated on winning the shield. We all thank Miss Scrivener and Miss Smith for the interest they showed in the teams. Jacqueline de Ferranti. BASKETBALL This year's basketball team had four new members. The team was as follows: Pam Burrell (captain), Judith Fagg, Priscilla Head (vice-captain), Margaret Hookings, Judy McLennan, Margaret McKenzie, Janette Scott; Carol Townsend and Sandra Bedggood played in some of the games. The association matches were not as successful as we had hoped, as we were defeated by P.L.C., the Hermitage and M.L.C.; but we were successful in defeating Melbourne Grammar. We were able to play social matches against Sacred Heart Convent and the Teachers' College. Harris is to be congratulated once again on winning the Marion Rankin Shield for basketball. We are indebted to Miss Smith for the help and encouragement she has given us so willingly this year, and we were deeply sorry to lose her at the end of second term. We wish her happiness and success overseas. Pam Burrell.

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HOCKEY

TENNIS REPORT

This year we again had a large number of enthusiastic hockey players, and we were able to field three teams—first and second senior and first junior. A second junior team was also formed, although it did not play any matches. The following girls are to be congratulated on their inclusion in the first eleven: H. Buckley, M. Fallaw, G. Hamilton, J. Hose, R. Jeffers, E. Kidd, H. Laird, H. Lewis, D. Lilburne, L. Peel (captain), B. Varley. The results of the association matches were as follow:— " Morongo " defeated M.L.C., 5-0. Morongo " defeated Melbourne Grammar, 3-1. The Hermitage defeated " Morongo," 5-0. We would also like to thank the Teachers' College and Geelong Ladies Hockey Club for enjoyable matches played with the first eleven, and Geelong High School for a match with the seconds. In conclusion, I would like to thank Miss Scrivener for her untiring interest and encouragement through the season, and to wish next year's teams all the best for a good season's hockey and to leave them a reminder of our old cry of " Determination."

As this year an association match against Melbourne Grammar was played during first term, the teams were chosen early, and regular practice was begun. The following girls are to be congratulated on their inclusion in the first eight: P. Barber, B. Bradshaw (captain), H. Dorron, N. Fewtrell, M. !lett, L. MacGowan, C. Opperman (Vice-Captain), and M. Youngs.

Lynnette Peel.

ATHLETICS Our annual Athletic Sports were held on Saturday, 5th May. It was a fine day, but owing to previous rain the tracks were slippery. Standard Tests were again contested before the actual day. Congratulations go to Ardens for winning the Margaret Shannon Memorial Cup, with Roslyn second and Lawson third, followed by Harris. The champions to be congratulated are:— Open: P. Burrell; runner-up, J. Howden. Under 16: Janette Ockleston; runner-up, B. Burnside. Under 14: Judy Ockleston; runner-up, P. Seitz. Under 12: S. Cook; runner-up, S. Funston. Under 10: M. Schultz; runner-up, P. Watson. Our thanks go to Miss Smith, Miss Scrivener and other members of the staff, who made the day such a success. Pam Burrell.

Results of the association matches were as follow:— Firsts: Melbourne Grammar d. " Morongo," 3 rubbers to 1; M.L.C. d. " Morongo," 3 rubbers to 1; P.L.C. d. " Morongo," 4 rubbers to 0; The Hermitage d. Morongo," 4 rubbers to I. Seconds: Melbourne Grammar d. "Morongo," 3 rubbers to 1; M.L.C. d. " Morongo," 3 rubbers to 1; P.L.C. d. " Morongo," 4 rubbers to 0; The Hermitage d. " Morongo," 4 rubbers to 0. Social matches against the Teachers' College and Clyde were also played. Although results were not what they might have been, I am sure we all benefited from the experience, and our hopes for next year must rest particularly among the younger players. The new tennis wall now under construction should help them considerably with their practice, and our thanks go to the parents and friends of the School for this latest acquisition. We are sorry that Miss Parsons is leaving us at the end of the year, and would like to thank her for her help and guidance both this year and in the past. During second term we also lost the services of Mr. Dickenson; we welcomed Mr. Rogers to take his classes, but as he is going on a coaching tour, we now have the services of Mr. Sedgman, and wish him an enjoyable stay with us. Our thanks go, too, to Mr. Wood, who once again has given us special coaching each Wednesday morning. His interest will help next year's girls, and to them I say, " Good luck." Barbara Bradshaw.

SCHOOL HOUSE CAPTAINS L. to R.:

J. de Forrardi (Ardens), S. Bedggood (Harris), L. Boardman (Roslyn), H. Laird (Lawson).

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THE LUCERNIAN SWIMMING REPORT The weather for the heats on 27th February was ideal, but, unfortunately, the water was extremely rough for the sports on 6th March. This did not affect the keen house rivalry, and the final scores were: Ardens, 83 points; Lawson, 79 points; Roslyn, 57-- points; Harris, 512 points. The champions were: Senior, J. de Ferranti; Intermediate, D. Longwell; and Junior, E. Rushbrooke.

It was noticed that a small number of the same girls participated in most of the events. It would be more interesting if this number was increased. The sports were conducted very efficiently by Miss Scrivener and Miss Smith, and our thanks go to them and the rest of the sta --who made the day a success. Jacqueline de Ferranti. Editor's Note: The School would like to congratulate J. de Ferranti on being selected for the State swimming team at the beginning of this year.

HOUSE NOTES ARDENS HOUSE REPORT The vice-captain and I have tried to make the eighty-eight girls in Ardens more house conscious. We feel that in this aspect we have succeeded, as there has been great enthusiasm both in work and sport, and every girl has contributed to Ardens' success. After a tense struggle, we again won the Ena Miller Shield for swimming and had two successful competitors — Senior Champion, Jacqueline de Ferranti, and Junior runner-up, Anne Gibson. We also won the Margaret Shannon Memorial Cup for athletics. This entailed a great amount of team work, and I thank the girls for their co-operation at practices. We owe our success to the following champions: Under 16, Jeanette Ockleston, and Under 12, Susan Cook. Our winter sporting activities were not quite so successful, and we congratulate Harris on gaining both the Ruth McMillan Shield for hockey and the Marion Rankin Shield for baseball. This term we were fortunate in winning both tennis cups, and congratulate Roslyn on winning the Baseball Shield. We are also trying to build up our credits for the Work Shield. A social was held with Lawson at the beginning of second term, and we hope everyone enjoyed the evening. Our staff members, Mrs. Renfrey, Mrs. Wallis, Miss Wyndham and Miss Steere, have

all been very enthusiastic in Ardens' activities, and have been a great help to us. I feel that the house members and I owe a very big Thank you to our very reliable vice-captain, Barbara Bradshaw, who has also been a great asset to Ardens during her time at orongo." Good luck for the future, Ardens, and thank you for your loyalty, enthusiasm and co-operation. Jacqueline de Ferranti.

HARRIS HOUSE REPORT Not Failure, but Low Aim is Crime. This year has been an exceedingly busy one, and I feel confident that during it Harris members have kept their motto at the forefront of their minds. Early in first term the Swimming Sports were held. The day was not as fine as it might have been, and all competitors are to be congratulated on their efforts against the waves, especially Mardi Fallaw, our own successful representative, who gained the position of runner-up to the Senior Champion. I should like to thank all our representatives and those who helped for their enthusiasm, and hope that next year it may bring them more fruitful results. Congratulations go to Ardens on gaining the Ena Miller Shield for swimming. The Athletic Sports, which were held later on in the term, were contested with a keen spirit. We congratulate especially Sandra

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Funston, a member of Harris, who was runnerup to the Under 12 Champion, and Ardens, who gained a victory over the other houses. Second term was eventful, too. Interhouse basketball and hockey matches were played, and I feel proud of all the girls who played so enthusiastically in the teams, winning both shields for their house. Although the weather has been wet, the inter-house baseball and tennis matches have been played. Unfortunately, we have not been as successful as we would like to have been, but I am sure that the members of both teams have enjoyed their matches thoroughly. Here we congratulate Roslyn on winning the Baseball Shield and Ardens for winning both the tennis awards. Throughout the year pennies have been collected for the new " hit-up " tennis wall. In October all houses had a special effort, raising the total considerably. My thanks go to those girls who have foregone so many pleasures in their efforts to bring pennies, and to our staff members, who have even donated their " solo winnings. Our thanks go to Margaret Hookings, who has been a most reliable vice-captain throughout the year; to our staff members, Misses Evans, Jacka, MacDonald, Ohlson, Parkinson, Sutherland; and to Mrs. Lilburne (who left at the end of first term), and all who have taken such a lively interest in the well-being of Harris. To those who are leaving I should like to convey my best wishes for the future, hoping that they will carry their house motto with them throughout, and all I can say to the girls coming back is that " Those returning may be more faithful than before.'' Sandra Bedggood.

LAWSON HOUSE REPORT This year Lawson has not had as much success in sport as the other houses, but it has not been due to any lack of enthusiasm on the part of the teams, and it is disappointing that we have not had more success. However, although we dropped from first to third place in work for second term, we hope that the third term results will prove as successful as the first.

The Swimming Cup was keenly competed for, and we regret that we lost by only a small margin of three points to Ardens, who must also be congratulated on winning the athletics and tennis awards. To the Lawson Swimming and Athletics Champions, Elizabeth and Elaine Rushbrooke, Dianne Eldridge and Marlene Schulz, we would like to pass on our congratulations. We would also like to congratulate the other houses on their successes during the year—Harris on winning the Hockey and Basketball Shields, and Roslyn on gaining the Baseball Shield. During second term a social was held with Ardens for the girls from Remove upwards, which proved a very successful evening. I should like to thank all the Lawson staff and girls, and especially Carole Opperman, who have given their support throughout the year. To the girls who are leaving we wish the best of luck in the future, and we hope that those returning will remember the motto: "I To Strive, to Seek, to Find, and not to Yield." Heather Laird.

ROSLYN HOUSE REPORT As we come to the end of another year as proud members of our house we look back over the year's work, and ask ourselves: "I Have we been worthy members of our house? " We are judged by our Our motto is: deeds." It is unfortunate that the world is more ready to judge us by the few unworthy deeds rather than all those which are worthy of the tradition we hold. With this in mind, we must be determined to make that extra effort to keep the name of Roslyn flying high. Roslyn gained third place in the Swimming Sports held in first term, and we congratulate Ardens on winning the shield. We also congratulate the champions, especially Dianne Longwell. We were more successful in the Athletic Sports, gaining second place to Ardens. We congratulate Pam Burrell, Jill Howden, Barbara Burnside, and Patricia Watson, and the girls of the other houses who

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We would like to thank Miss Hope, Miss Harrison, Miss Parsons, Miss Leigh and Miss Henderson, the Forum representatives, and also the Head Prefect, Lynnette Peel, who was Roslyn's captain last year, for their help and support throughout the year. So many times is the vice-captain of the house overlooked. I would like to pay a special tribute to Mary Youngs, who has at all times given me great help and advice, and, together, we wish the house the best of luck in future years. Lexie Boardman.

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FORUM NOTES Throughout the year the Forum has met each Monday during the lunch-hour to discuss Social Service work and any general business which may have arisen during the week. The prefects, house captains, vice-captains and a representative from each house were present, and the meetings were presided over by Miss Shaw and Miss Sutherland. After a discussion of general business, the house captains recorded the debits, which had been reported during the previous week. We would like to thank Miss Shaw and Miss Sutherland for the interest they have shown in all our school activities during the year. Marion Chappell. ARTS AND CRAFTS REPORT Patience is a virtue." This year, as in others, the activities of art and craft students have been many and varied. We seem to have been extremely busy in regard to the number of exhibitions we have been to see. Firstly, the Art girls in Intermediate, Leaving and Matriculation were privileged to hear Mr. Laird speak about aspects of modern architecture on the Continent and in England, and his very interesting talk was illustrated by coloured slides. The next exhibition was one of modern art at the Geelong Gallery, where a travelling show of modern paintings was on display. The senior Art and Craft students were taken to Melbourne on an all-day excursion to see,

firstly, St. Patrick's Cathedral, then to the inspiring French tapestries at the National Gallery, and, finally, we drove on to see the Wilson Hall in the University grounds. The most recent display was the exhibition of syllabus work of Intermediate, Leaving and Matriculation History of Art, which should be beneficial to all. The senior girls doing Craft this year have woven many fine articles on their looms. Towels, scarves, stoles, table-mats and skirtlengths in different patterns and colours. The Leaving girls are grateful to Mr. Arnott, of the Returned Soldiers' Woollen Mills, who willingly agreed to supply yarn and process the skirt-lengths. In the lower forms a great deal of work has been done with plastic as well as tapestry embroidery, raffia and soft toys. At the beginning of the year Miss Hoffman acquired a number of Japanese silk prints for the School, which are extremely interesting in art technique. Miss Howard, Miss Hoffman and Miss Moll always show encouragement and interest in our work, and we wish sincerely to thank them for another year of Arts and Crafts. Pat. Barber. DRESSMAKING REPORT The dressmaking classes this year have continued under the careful guidance of Miss Moll, Miss Hoffman and Miss Lawrence, who took Miss Nitschke's place. We have been very fortunate in having a fitting-room and a

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storage-room as extensions to our main dressmaking classroom. There is now ample room for all our dressmaking equipment, machines, squares and books. We also have two new mirrors fitted on to the wall, which are a great help when fitting clothes. This year we have also been given another electric machine, which is a great benefit to both teachers and students. Our thanks to the donor for this generous gift. In the mannequin parade on Hobbies Day there were many varieties of garments modelled, which included skirts, kilts, blouses, and frocks of di---rerent styles. The variety was due mainly to the fact that approximately one hundred girls learn dressmaking, of which about twenty are entering for the Intermediate and Leaving Examinations. There was also a display of garments in the dressmaking room. We would like to convey our thanks to the Dressmaking Staff for .all they have done for us during the year, and we hope that future classes will maintain the high standard which has been set in the past few years. Heather Burns. LIBRARY REPORT Our Library has benefited from many donors this year, and books have been added to the history, travel, fiction and literature sections. A very successful fete, held on 26th June, increased the Library funds by £19/I/6, with which over two dozen fiction books were purchased, among them " The Egyptian," ''A Man Called Peter," " Beyond the Black Stump," " Green Dolphin Country," "Beyond This Place," " Not as a Stranger," " The High and the Mighty," " Soldier of Fortune," " Lease of Life," " East Side, West Side," " The Valleys Beyond," " The Golden Journey," " Coonardoo," " Tender Victory," " The White Rabbit," " Twilight on the Floods," " Beyond the Western Rivers," " The Battling Prophet," " Dust for Dancers,'' " Flying Doctor," " Towers in the Mist,'' " The Fury,'' and " The Territory." By asking all senior forms to submit lists of favourite books, a great variety of authors was ensured among the new books. Novels which have become successful films appear to be very popular among the seniors, while Paul Brickhill, E. V. Timms, Francis Parkinson Keyes, and Nevil Shute still

remain favourite authors. Among junior fiction readers, Enid Blyton and Mary Grant Bruce cannot be equalled in popularity. Form VIA presented the Library with "Land of the Southern Cross," in commemoration of this Olympic year, and other donors to whom we owe thanks are: Mrs. Wilson, Captain Apps, Margaret Apps, Ella Jennings, Heather McLeod, Miss Quick, Mrs. Wallis, Jennifer Gregory and Judith Edwards. A number of girls from VIA took part in a quiz competition organised by the British Empire Society, and were successful in winning a ten-guinea book order for the Library. With this money a valuable set of books has been bought for the history section. Again we are deeply grateful to Mr. A. Bell, who has presented us with a cheque for the purchase of needed reference books. • Our congratulations must go to Heather Scott for the success of her speech at the opening of Library Week. Further thanks go to Miss Jean Rentoul, who has presented us with a very valuable war record in " Battle of Britain," and also to Miss Parsons for her gift of Lancelot Hogben's book, " Man Must Measure," which will be helpful to mathematics students, and will attract art students with its delightful illustrations. Finally, we must thank Miss Hope for her help and advice to the committee throughout the year. Lorraine Bengtsson. FILM CLUB REPORT Once more many interesting films, both for seniors and juniors, were shown for the Film Club on Fridays at lunch time. We were also shown one morning after Assembly the film of the Empire Youth March, which was taken and kindly lent to us by the Geelong Amateur Film Club. We would like to thank the Principal of Matthew Flinders Girls' Secondary School for the loan of their projector for the showing of this film, as ours was being repaired at the time. Other films shown included " The Preparation of Melbourne for the Olympic Games," " Introduction to the Ballet," and " Royal Destiny." Our thanks go to Miss Ohlson for her unfailing interest in the Film Club and for giving up her time to show us the films. Finally, I would like to wish the Film Club every success for next year. Judith Langtree.

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SOCIAL SERVICE REPORT

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This year the Social Service activities have been taken up very enthusiastically by both seniors and juniors. Many forms have had fetes, and they must be congratulated on their wonderful results; this extra money, added to the usual form collections, will be as usual, divided among numerous charities. Aluminium bottle-tops and used stamps have been collected throughout the year and sent to the Women of the University Appeal for the " Save the Children " Fund." Also, for this fund a Rice Bowl Appeal was held during October, and £15/4/- was collected to help the hungry children of the world. At the end of second term knitting for Bethany Babies Home and Kardinia Salvation Army Babies Home was started, and by October we had a wonderful result of over forty garments for the children. It was decided not to buy the wool this year, but for girls to use up scraps that many had over from their own knitting. Recently we received an attractive greeting card written in three languages from a schoolgirl in Korea, with a request for a similar card to be sent in return. This rather novel idea is being organised by the Junior Red Cross. On behalf of all the girls I should like to thank Miss Evans for the enthusiastic help and encouragement she has given us during the year. Heather Laird. SOCIAL SERVICE, 1956 RECEI PTS Balance brought forward Matriculation . . . . . Leaving A . . Leaving G . . Leaving D . Intermediate A .. . . . Intermediate G Sub-Intermediate G . . Sub-Intermediate T . . . IVBX . . IVBY . . Remove I . . Remove II .. IIIA IIIB .. . . . IIIC Special Appeals—Rice Bowl

£ s. d. 60 14 5 1 18 0 2 14 5 9 13 I 8 8 1 8 12 4 II 6 10 12 19 7 9 3 2 9 9 7 7 4 4 10 7 II 7 16 0 II 4 I 13 5 10 10 16 6 15 8 0 £211 2 2

Christmas Donations, 1955— Mission to Lepers . . Pensioners' Christmas Treat . . Kardinia Children's Home . . . . . Geelong & District Orphanage . Royal Children's Hospital . . . . . Geelong Hospital . . . . . . . . Australian Inland Mission . . . . . Fund . . Save the Children British & Foreign Bible Society . . . Travellers' Aid Society . . . . . . . . . . Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Ministering Children's League . . . . . . Spastic Children's Society . . . . . . . .

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UNITED NATIONS REPORT The United Nations Club has been taken up enthusiastically by many senior girls this year under the guidance of Miss Maguire. The first meeting, called to elect a committee, was held early in the year. The girls on the committee are Barbara Bradshaw (president), Heather Laird (secretary), Margaret Apps, Patricia Barber, Shirley Bennett, Lexie Boardman, Priscilla Head, and Annabel Russell. Two of our members, Priscilla Head and Annabel Russell, attended a conference at Geelong College in March to discuss means for raising money and U.N. activities generally. During our meetings we discussed " Would a visit to Russia by Queen Elizabeth improve Anglo-Russian relations?" " Work of the United Nations," and " Black and White Segregation "; Miss Maguire gave us a quiz on Australian aborigines, and a debate on " How just were Egypt's claims on the Suez Canal ? " has been arranged for later this term. Throughout United Nations Week, in October, many photographs of United Nations' work carried on in the world were displayed

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in the hall, and Miss Maguire made it possible for many senior and junior girls to see a United Nations film, " The Three Promises," that was being shown to children all over the world, many of whom can neither read nor write. A circular has been received from headquarters in Melbourne, requesting financial help in one of their educational projects through a system of selling sixpenny tickets. It was decided that before the end of term a concert would be held for this purpose. We thank Miss Maguire for the help and encouragement she has given us throughout the year, and hope that next year the work of the United Nations will be taken up with even greater enthusiasm among the seniors. Heather Laird. DRAMATIC NOTES This year, under Miss Apted's capable guidance, the Senior Dramatic Group presented " The Red Umbrella," by B. Griven and M. Cosens, on 3rd and 4th August. The four-act play centres around the reactions of an old-fashioned, rather odd, Whimsy Drew, when she is willed the entire fortune of an eccentric old man, Edward Carter, whom she has only seen once. In the will, Carter says that he leaves the money to her " because she is so odd that she will never be married unless she has a fortune." The absentminded parson, Rev. Howard, is sent to tell her of the will, but he finally leaves the unpleasant task to his overtalkative wife, Mrs. Howard alters the words of the will to read that she receives the money because of her charm. The bewildered Whimsy now comes to herself, forgets her make-believe friends, and gradually falls in love with Dr. Lorris, Mr. Carter's specialist. Peggy Norton, an enterprising young woman who is pursuing both Cyril (the old man's nephew) and Dr. Lorris, becomes jealous, and encourages Rev. Howard to tell Whimsy the truth. He unwillingly does this, and Whimsy hysterically forbids the doctor to come to the house again, thinking that he only wants her money. The next morning, the maid, Martha, tries to comfort the unhappy Whimsy, and they are interrupted by Arnold and Rosie, the witnesses to the will, who bring a sealed letter

left by the old man. This is opened by Cyril, and found to be another will, leaving the fortune to himself, and explaining that the other will was only a blind to draw Peggy's affection from him. However, few of the party understand what he is alluding to, and the overjoyed Cyril embraces Peggy, explaining that she had sent a telegram the previous night, saying that she would marry him, even though he had no money. Everyone goes away happily, but Whimsy calls back Arnold and Rosie to thank them, and discovers that Peggy had actually known about the second will before she wired to Cyril. However, she says nothing, and after a short, beautiful scene with Martha, Lorris comes back and claims the overjoyed Whimsy. The characters, in order of appearance, were played by:— .. P. Evans Whimsy Drew .. P. Smith Martha . C. Townsend Peggy Norton A. Worrall Cyril Carter . . L. Boardman Dr. Lorris . Mr. Carter .. A. Gibson .. W. Hudson Mrs. Howard .. . .. B. Lester Rev. Howard .. Arnold . .. D. Holt B. Grant Rosie .. We would like to thank the prefects who acted as usherettes and all who helped by lending properties or setting-up the stage. The Junior Dramatic Groups have also been very busy this year, and hope to present a group of plays later in the year. To Miss Apted, who has gone to endless trouble that we might present a good performance, we say a sincere " Thank you," and we appeal to the girls who will form the Senior Dramatic Clubs of the future to work with a will to maintain the standards of the past years. Lexie Boardman. FRENCH CLUB REPORT At the beginning of this year nine girls were elected to the French Club committee. They are: Helen Lewis, Judith Carmichael, Judith Gorell, Elizabeth Sprigg, Mardi Fallaw, Elizabeth Roland, Virginia Profit+ and Pauline Seitz. The first performance of plays and songs was held on Friday, 16th March. The pro-

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gramme opened with " Les Trocs De Jean," presented by Sub-Intermediate G, followed by a talk on French Fortnight by Elizabeth Sprigg, in which French fashions, cars and the air display at Essendon were described. Scenes from " Le Voyage de Monsieur Perrichon," acted by the Leaving French students, concluded the programme.

For the greater part of the year the sweets have been provided for the boarders only, but ice-creams and drinks are regularly available, and in demand by all. The Canteen is open daily at lunch and recess time, but to meet the calls from the hungry boarders it is also opened on Saturday afternoons and one other afternoon through the week.

On Friday, 15th June, another performance was given by the French Club, which included the popular French song, " La Ronde," to which the Leaving French students sang and danced. " Les Examens d' Alfred " and "I Les Examens de Marie," presented by the two Sub-Intermediates, followed. The programme ended with the singing of the " Marseillaise."

As usual, the daygirls were able to order their lunches, and the remaining buns were sold to the boarders; in the second term the remaining pies were sold to the boarders. We offer thanks to all those who help in the Canteen. Frances Izard.

In the final French Club meeting for this year the French Club combined with the girls of the IVBX Latin class to present a proThe gramme of French and Latin plays. Latin play, which opened the performance, demonstrated the Roman schoolboys' clothes and the stringent life they led at school. Intermediate A then followed with " Les Pech es," which was much enjoyed.

Owing to lack of enthusiasm on the part of some girls in recent years, attendance at Music Club meetings was not compulsory this year. It was very pleasing to see that most of the boarders wished to join the club. This year's office-bearers were: President, Miss Wadelton; Vice-Presidents, Misses Butler, Littleton, McWalter and Mrs. Watson; Secretary, Lexie Boardman; School Pianist, Judith Carmichael; and Committee, Judith Langtree, Mary Youngs (David); Patricia Barber (Hearne); Frances Izard, Barbara Bradshaw (McPhee); Margaret Hookings, Shirley Bennett and Lynnette Peel (Neilson).

The Alliance Francaise examinations were on Saturday, I I th August. Many girls entered, and the results were particularly pleasing. On 30th July the Matriculation French class attended a presentation of " L'Avare " at Wesley by the Alliance Francaise. Our thanks go to Miss Botterill and Mr. D. Davey for making this visit possible. In conclusion, we would like to thank Miss Botterill for her effort and encouragement throughout the year. L'annee prochaine nous esperons d'être aussi laborieuses. Priscilla Head, Annabel Russell, Secretaries.

CANTEEN REPORT We were very sorry that at the close of the first term our faithful friend, Mrs. Lilburne, had to leave us after so many years of cheerful continuous service. Mrs. Boughey has taken her place, doing the cooking and organising in the Domestic Science room. We are grateful to Miss Leigh, who has been overseeing the Canteen for the benefit of the girls.

MUSIC CLUB REPORT

The first meeting of the Music Club was held on 21st April. Our guests were Misses Aldene Splatt and Lynette Carey, contraltos, with Miss Hazel Scott as accompaniste; and Graeme Hair, junior pianist. We thank Mrs. Mohr, of 3GL, for arranging this programme. On 23rd June, Mrs. Thomas brought down three of her singing students, Miss Joyce Hexter (soprano), Mr. Ray Collier (baritone) and Mr. Victor Tait (tenor), to give us a delightful evening's entertainment. Mr. Vincent Edwards, accompanied by his mother, presented a most enjoyable evening's programme of violin music on 7th July. Mr. Douglas Allen (tenor) also sang some solos. On 20th October the last Music Club meeting of the year was held. As 1956 is the second centenary of the birth of Mozart, the meeting took the form of a Mozart evening. A short sketch of Mozart's life was given, followed by a programme of mostly Mozart's works. Annabel Russell and Jennifer Kidd

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very kindly played some solos on the 'cello, accompanied by Mrs. C. Elder. Mrs. Hoe's choir also presented four numbers. We are hoping to hold the Music Club party on 1st December, and thank Miss Wadelton for this pleasure in store. We have attended five celebrity concerts this year at the Plaza Theatre. The first was held on 22nd March, when the seniors heard the Hungarian-born tenor, Miklos Gafni, who was accompanied by Henri Penn. They presented a programme of opera excerpts, short songs and piano solos. On 19th April we attended a recital given by the Victorian Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Kurt Woess, from Vienna, who is at present resident conductor of the orchestra; the soloist was soprano Marjorie Conley. On 12th July we enjoyed a brilliant programme of violin solos given by the young French violinist, Christian Ferras. He was most capably accompanied by Raymond Lambert. We were also privileged to hear the wonderful soprano voice of the charming Spanish artist, Victoria de los Angeles on 9th August. She chose Spanish and French songs for her programme, and was accompanied by the Austrian pianist, Paul Berl. Unfortunately, the second recital of the Victorian Symphony Orchestra was held during the September holidays, and only a few girls managed to attend. The orchestra was again conducted by Kurt Woess, and the soloist was the tenor, William Herbert. On 4th October we heard the American pianist, Jacob Lateiner, who played a varied programme of well-known composers. Lateiner took the place of the pianist, Eugene Istoman, who had to break his tour owing to ill-health. The Public Music Examinations were held on the 8th, 9th and 10th October. A great many girls took part, and the results were very gratifying, showing that the music staff are maintaining a very high standard of music throughout the School. Many daygirls also took the examinations privately, and did equally well. Many of the Intermediate candidates also took Musical Perception, under Miss Wadelton's guidance, and they did well.

We were very pleased to welcome back Mrs. Hoe at the beginning of the year. She has again voluntarily undertaken to train a choir. Mrs. Thomas has continued to take singing lessons and to train the School choir, who sang the anthem, " I Waited for the Lord," at the School service. Unfortunately, the Geelong Music Festival was held during the term holidays, and the girls were unable to take part. Violin lessons were continued under Mr. Smyth's guidance this year, and we thank him for his patience and interest. On Sunday, 12th August, the choral section of the Inter-House Music Competitions was held. The adjudicator was Miss M. Davey, of Matthew Flinders Girls' Secondary School. Each house sang a three-part hymn, a unison song, and a set two-part song, Mozart's " Don Giovanni Minuet." The results of this section were:— McPhee (123 points) . Hearne (119 points) . 2 Neilson (116 points) . 3 David (115 points) 4 The piano section was held on 30th September. Each house entered a junior, intermediate and senior pianiste, and the results were:— McPhee (129 points) .. . Neilson (127 points) .. 2 Hearne (124 points) .. 3 David (123 points) .. 4 . Thus, the final results were:— McPhee (252 points) .. 1 Hearne and Neilson (each 243 points) 2 David (238 points) .. 4 We would like to thank Miss Davey for her cheerful and helpful criticism and the excellent way in which she handlcd the difficult task. The Music Club owe thanks to many members of the staff. We of the club would like to thank Miss Shaw for her unfailing in-eres+ in the doings of the club and also Miss Jacka and Miss McDonald and Miss Ohlson for their help and interest. Miss Maguire very capably took over the organisation of the celebrity concert attendance this year, and we wish her to accept our thanks. To Mrs. Hoe, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Watson and Mr. Smyth go our thanks for their interest in singing, musical appreciation and violin.

HOUSE COMMITTEE Back Row (L. to R.): M. Youngs, L. Boardman, L. Peel, P. Barber, B. Bradshaw. Absent: M. Apps. Front Row (L. to R.): J. Langtree, S. Bedggocd, F. Lard.

DEPUTY PREFECTS Back Row (L. to R.): L. Benglsson, H. McLeod, S. Wallis, J. Lanciiree. Front Row (L. to R.): S. Bedggood, E. Kidd, B. Bradshaw, C. Opporman. Absent: M. Apps.

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Finally, we wish to thank Miss Wadelton and the other members of the music staff for their interest in our music, and for their never-ceasing efforts to keep our standards high. The members of the committee wish the club every success next year and in the years to come. Let the well-known phrase, " Practice makes perfect," apply to our music! Lexie Boardman. P.F.A. REPORT The following girls were elected to office in the P.F.A. this year:—President, Lynnette Peel; Vice-President and Secretary, Lexie Boardman; Treasurer, Judith Langtree; Committee, Patricia Barber, Sandra Bedggood, Shirley Bennett, Marjorie Carr, Margaret Chapple, Joan Fenton, Frances Izard and Mary Youngs. The Worship Committee was formed to take over the worship part of our P.F.A. meetings. The girls who voluntarily undertook this work were H. Burns, J. Burt, M. Hookings, C. Macintyre, J. McIntyre, E. Piper, E. Sprigg, G. Thompson. The P.F.A. is enjoying great success through the enthusiasm of its members. This is best illustrated by the fact that we now hold meetings every week instead of fortnightly, as in previous years. We have held Bible Study meetings once a month, but there has been smaller attendances here than at other meetings. We chose for our Bible Study this year " The Sermon on the Mount," and have also taken in the Operation P.F.A. studies. During the year we have had several working-bees, and sent many articles to the Geelong and State Services Exhibitions. We have also collected stamps, and sold the boarders' unwanted newspapers. We have had several speakers this year. The first was Deaconess Joan Mawhinney, P F. A. Field Secretary, who conducted a P F A. quiz on 26th February. On 6th April Rev. Voors, from Norlane, gave us a very in+eresting talk on the Presbyterian Church of Holland. On 30th April Rev. McLean cooke to us about the recently-found Dead Sea scrolls, and on 29th July Miss R. Maguire gave an account of the Passion Play which she

attended in Germany in 1950. We hope to hear Miss Pat Honey and Mr. M. Griffiths later in the year. On 17th March we saw the inspiring film, "A Man Called Peter," in Geelong, and on 2nd July we were shown some slides of the opening of the Flynn Memorial Church at Alice Springs by Miss Marion Peel. We also hope to see a film at the School later on. We held our Badge Presentation Service on 7th October, when thirty-seven girls received badges. The speaker was Rev. Blackwood. Unfortunately, the District President, Mr. Don Grant, was unable to be present. On 21st April we enjoyed a hike and barbecue to Batesford, and on 20th October, a busload of girls went on a tour of Rolland House, Kildonan Children's Home, and the Presbyterian Babies' Home. Unfortunately, we were unable to hold a P.F.A. camp this year, but several committee members attended the district camp at Anglesea from 28th-30th September. We held our Easter Service on 25th March, when several girls took part in Dramatic Readings. We were also hoping to stage a Christmas play later in the year. As the P.F.A. objective has been raised from £5500 to £7000 this year, we have been concentrating on means of raising money. During second term a successful fete raised £4/11/-. The talent system has now been introduced, and each girl has been given 2/-. This year a branch of the P.G.A. has been formed at the School under the leadership of Miss Quick, Patricia Barber, Shirley Bennett and Margaret Hookings. We wish the P.G.A. success in future years. On behalf of both P.G.A. and P.F.A. I would like to thank Miss Quick for her enthusiastic help and guidance. We would also like to thank Miss Shaw for her interest in the doings of the P.F.A. May the girls who go out from the School at the end of this year carry the ideals of the P.F.A. through their lives. Lexie Boardman. P. G. A. This year a branch of the P.G.A. was formed at " Morongo," under the guidance of Miss Quick. The group meets every Thursday for a service, business meeting and varied

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activities. : When this group was formed the following office-bearers were elected: President, S. Langtree; Vice-President, S. Bennett; Secretary, H. Bicknell; and a Committee of six, R. Ross, P. Nicol, C. Thomas, A. Gibson, R. Hicks and S. Ballantyne. We were very grateful to Deaconess Mawhinney, who presented our badges. The P.G.A. sent an assortment of articles into the annual competitions, but were unsuccessful. The group has been divided into houses— Munro, Trudinger and Hilliard. The committee has been busy organising a Sports Day, which is to be held on 3rd November. To conclude, we would all like to thank Miss Quick for her unfailing help and support. Helen Bicknell.

CHURCH NOTES Throughout this year the boarders have again attended St. David's Church each Sunday morning. The Sunday before Easter, we again took part in the singing of the " Story of the Cross."

The senior girls attended the Confirmation Service which was held at All Saints' on Sunday, 2Ist October, at 7 p.m. The Bishop of Geelong, the Right Reverend John McKie, There were administered the Sacrament. three " Morongo " daygirls among the confirmees, but no boarders. Now that Canon and Mrs. Potter are looking forward to a trip abroad, we take this opportunity of wishing them a happy and restful holiday. Lynnette Peel.

HOSPITAL REPORT As this year draws to a close we should like to thank Mrs. Kennedy, who is leaving us for a trip abroad early next year. Mrs. Kennedy has been the Sister-in-Charge of the Hospital for fifteen years, during which she has been the main force behind the building of the new Hospital sunroom, which was only made possible by her untiring effort and enthusiasm. For this and for the other additions to the Hospital for which she is responsible we are very grateful.

During second term Rev. Blackwood conducted a series of Confirmation lessons, and on 5th August a number of girls was confirmed. Those who took part were: Janet Agnew, Sandra Bedggood, Jocelyn Burt, Joan Fenton, Alison Grant, Betty Grant, Kathryn Howell, Susan lngpen, Barbara Lewis, Clara Macintyre, Janette Pope, Dianne Ross, Susan Tucker, Mary Youngs, and Elizabeth Sprigg. Our annual Church Service was held on Sunday, 14th October. The Rev. Donald Macrae was the minister, whilst the prefects read the lessons and collected the offering. The following Sunday morning was the Sunday School Anniversary, at which we took part in the singing of a special hymn. Throughout the year the Rev. Blackwood has conducted Scripture classes for the senior forms, and has also taken our Wednesday morning Assemblies. Deaconess Quick has taken the junior forms for Scripture. Throughout the year the Anglican members of the boarding house have regularly attended All Saints' Church. Those who are communicants have gone to the early service on the first Sunday of each month.

THE HOSPITAL PET

This year has been a busy one for Mrs. Kennedy, Miss Jacka and Miss McDonald, as the Hospital has been in continual use throughout. Although there have been no serious epidemics, the many patients have had a variety of complaints, ranging from a sore toe to some unknown disease! We would like to express our sincere thanks to all who have taken an interest in the Hospital during the year, especially to Mr. Bell, who gave two new mats for the Isolation Ward, and also to Mrs. Bradshaw, who provided the sunroom with two new chairs. Our

THE LUCERNIAN thanks also go to Errol Gerrard and Norene Hindson, who, on leaving school, left their quilts for use in the Hospital. On closing, we would like to thank Miss Jacka and Miss McDonald for their service throughout the year. And to Mrs. Kennedy we would like to say " Thank you " and wish her " bon voyage " from the " Morongo boarders. Margaret Hookings. I I

HEAD PREFECT'S NOTES School commenced on the 8th February, the boarders having returned the previous day. Once again there were many new girls, who quickly settled down into the new routine. The first event for the term was the boarders' tennis tournament, held on the first Saturday. The tournament was enjoyed by all, even if the standard of tennis was not always outstanding. Friday, I 7th February, was the Women's World Day of Prayer; in Assembly we followed the special order of service, and Mrs. Dabb aave us a very interesting talk. The followina day was the boarders' picnic, which was held at Torauay. This year the weather was fine, and the picnic proved a great success. Throuahout February the boarders were for+unate in being able to go down to the Eastern Beach each afternoon after school for a swimming practice. On Saturday, 7th April, our annual fete was held. The weather was fine, and the day proved most successful. A new attraction this year was a tractor train on the oval. As in past years a group of attractive displays was given at the opening of the fete, which this year was also a financial success, as nearly £50 more than the previous record was raised. On 13th and 14th April the Public School float Races were held, and we were able to be present. Our congratulations go to the Geelong College on their success. During the first term our attention was drawn in a number of ways to the affairs of the world around us. On Friday, 27th April, a number of girls was able to be present at a meeting of the " Call " at the "Hermitage."

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At this meeting representatives from many of the Geelong schools discussed ways of attaining better citizenship. Throughout the week a campaign for better citizenship, in which we took part, had been held by the " Call " committee. The following Wednesday Mr. Chapman gave the more senior part of the School a general talk on rural life in Israel to-day, and on Tuesday, 8th May, we were reminded of the importance of the Coral Sea Battle to Australia during the Second World War. On Sunday, 6th May, Empire Youth Sunday was ce► ebrated, and the School took part in the march through Geelong. The 28th May saw the commencement of second term after a fortnight's holiday. Four days later the Middle School were able to see the Old Collegians' play, " Rookery The following evening the School Nook." dance was held. On 16th June Lexie Boardman represented +he School at a Public Speaking Contest under the auspices of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and on the 19th June Pat Barber gave a talk to the Geelong Rotary Club. On 26th June a very successful Library Fete was held, and a number of new books has been purchased for the Library as a result of it. The following day we had a visit from two members of the Police Force, who gave us some very interesting talks on road safety. On 23rd July all the Senior and Middle School had mantoux tests, which were followed by B.C.G. injections for most girls. On 3Ist July the prefects were present at an afternoon tea given to Miss Pillow to celebrate her birthday. During the afternoon a number of gifts was presented to Miss Pillow in recognition of her long association with Morongo." Among the gifts was a percolator from the girls. During 8th and 9th August Vocational Guidance officers came and tested a number of Intermediate girls. The following Friday the junior boarders attended the "Hermitage" play, " Mrs. Moonlight." The following Saturday was the day for the annual Alliance Francaise examinations, at which we were well represented by girls from

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the senior forms. The next day, Sunday, the 12th, was also fateful, as the annual choral competitions were held. During second term a number of lectures and films dealing with various phases of the work was attended. Among these was a lecture at the " Hermitage " on the Snowy River Scheme. A trip to Melbourne for the Art girls to a tapestry display, and then to Wilson Hall, at the University. The Matriculation French class attended the French play, "L'Avare," also in Melbourne, and a number of girls was able to attend a series of lectures at Geelong College on Expression, Chemistry, French and Geography. Matriculation Literature class has also been able to attend two films—" The Importance of Being Earnest " and " Wuthering Heights." Also in the realm of literature was a trip by the senior boarders to see the film, " Richard Ill." This term girls from Leaving A, who were coached by Miss Maguire, represented the School in a series of quizzes run by the Royal Empire Society. They are to be congratulated on an excellent performance in winning the series. On 23rd June the hockey teams attended the last day of the International hockey tournament in 'vielbourne. Also on the sporting side was a visit to the Palais on 24th July to see a display given by the Australian Women's Athletic Team and members of the Sydney Swords Club. Third term commenced on I Ith September. At the beginning of the second week the Leaving girls went to the film, " Kim." On 24th September the whole School was shown a movie film on the Empire Youth March. The following afternoon the boarders had chest X-rays. On 29th September the boarders house house sports were held. On 8th October all the boarders were present at the Geelong College Glee Club's presentation of the " Mikado." The I 1th October was " jelly bean " day, as all the juniors were vaccinated with Salk vaccine. On Saturday, 13th, a very successful fete was held by the Parents' and Friends' Association at the home of Mr. H. H. Thomas. The pupils' contribution to this was the sweets stall, at which over £30 was made. Our annual Church Service was held on 14th October.

This year an Entertainment Committee was formed in the boarding house, and we congratulate this committee on the successful evenings it has arranged for the boarders on different Saturdays throughout the year. The committee was altered each term, and consisted of Leaving girls. The boarders have again been fortunate in seeing a series of films throughout the year, and we are indebted to Miss Ohlson and Miss Parsons for making it possible for us to see them. The films shown have included " Home at Seven," " Johnny Stool Pigeon," " Derby Day," " Mandy," "A Week-end With Father," " Holly and the Ivy," " Kidnappers," "I Genevieve," and "Above Us the Waves." In conclusion, on behalf of the School, I would like to thank Miss Shaw and the members of the staff for their untiring help and encouragement throughout the year. Lynnette Peel.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We wish to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following magazines, and apologise for any unintentional omissions:— " Patchwork," from Presbyterian Ladies' College, Melbourne; " Silver and Green," from Methodist Ladies' College, Hawthorn; " The Brook," from Tintern C.E.G.G.S., Melbourne; " The M.C.G.G.S. Magazine "; " Coo-ee," from the 'I Hermitage," Geelong; " Cluthan," from Clyde, Woodend; " The Pegasus," from Geelong College; " The Corian," from Geelong Grammar School; " The Scotch Collegian," from Scotch College, Melbourne; " The Mitre," from Trinity Grammar School, Kew; " The Ruytonian," from Ruyton, Melbourne; " The Black Watch," from Presbyterian Girls' College, Adelaide; " The Lauristonian," from Lauriston, Melbourne; " The Brisbane Boys' College Magazine "; " Gordonian," from the Gordon Institute of Technology, Geelong; " The Blackthorne," from Blackheath, Thorneburgh, Queensland; " The Touchstone," from Clarendon, Ballarat; " Clayfield College Magazine." There are no words which can fittingly express our gratitude for the time and energy which Miss Hope has spent in the preparation of the " Lucernian." To her, and to all those girls who spent a great deal of their spare time sitting at typewriters we say a sincere "I Thank you,"

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BOARDERS' DIARY, 1956 February 7th: The boarders returned for the new school year. February 8th: School commenced. February I Ith: The annual tennis tournament was held, and the winners were M. Lewis and M. McKellar. February 18th: The annual picnic was held at Torquay.

April 21st: The heats for the Athletic Sports were held in the morning, then the P.F.A. girls went on a hike to Batesford and had a barbecue tea. Mrs. Mohr arranged a Music Club evening. April 28th: Matches were played against the " Hermitage." April 29th: Mr. McLean spoke to the P.F.A.

February 19th: The senior boarders attended a hymn practice for the Mission Rally at Geelong College.

May 5th: The Athletic Sports were held. We were shown the film, " Kidnappers.''

February 23rd: The boarders attended the Mission Rally at the Geelong West Town Hall, where we led the singing with the boys of Geelong College. February 25th: We were shown the film, Week-end With Father."

May 6th: The seniors took part in the Empire Youth March.

February 26th: At a P.F.A. meeting Miss Mawhinney organised an inter-house quiz, won by Hearne House.

May 11th: The term ended. May 28th: Boarders returned for the second term. May 29th: School commenced.

March 4th: Many senior boarders took Communion at St. David's. March 10th: Matches were played against Clyde.

June 1st: The juniors saw the Old Girls' play, " Rookery Nook."

March 17th: Tennis matches were played against Merton Hall. In the afternoon the P.F.A. saw the film, "A Man Called Peter," and at night we saw Hollywood Story." March 22nd: The senior girls attended a celebrity concert given by tenor Miklos Gafni.

June 3rd: We took Communion at St. David's.

March 24th: Baseball matches were played against Merton Hall. March 25th: We took part in the singing of the Story of the Cross at St. David's. March 29th: The boarders went home for Easter. April 3rd: We returned after the Easter week-end. April 6th: Mr. Voors spoke to the P.F.A. April 7th: Matches were played against M.L.C., and the School Fete was held in the afternoon. April 13th: All the boarders went to the Boat Race heats. April 14th: Matches were played against P.L.C., then we went to the Public Schools' Boat Races. At night we saw the film, The Holly and the Ivy." April 19th: We attended a recital of the Victorian Symphony Orchestra, with conductor Kurt Woess and soprano Marjorie Conley.

June 2nd: The School Dance was held in the Hall.

June 4th: House meetings for choral competitions began. June 9th: Matches were played against Geelong Ladies' Team, and in the evening the prefects attended the " Hermitage " School Dance. June 10th: The Moderator took the service at St. David's. June 12th: Matches were played against the Convent. June 16th: Matches were played against M.L.C. At night the boarders saw the film, Home at Seven." June 20th: Matches were played against Teachers' College. June 22nd: The Matriculation girls had a box at the Morongo " Ball. June 23rd: The hockey girls visited the International hockey in Melbourne and Mrs. Thomas arranged a Music Club evening. June 26th: A Library Fete was held and matches were played against the Convent. June 30th: Matches were played against P.L.C. At night we were shown the film, " Johnnie Stool Pigeon."

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July 4th: Matches were played against Teachers' College.

July 6th: The Ardens-Lawson social was held.

July 7th: A Music Club meeting was held.

July 8th:

The choral sections of the House Competitions were held in the afternoon. We also took Communion at St. David's Church in the morning,

August 17th: We left for the holidays.

September 10th: Boarders returned.

The P.G.A. badge presentation service was held.

July 12th:

September 11th: School began for third term.

The seniors attended a concert given by Christian Ferras.

July 13th: We left for the week-end.

July 16th:

September 18th: The music students played off for the House Competitions.

September 25th: All the boarders had chest X-rays.

We returned after the long week-end.

July 21st: Matches were played against Merton Hall.

September 29th: The House House Sports were held, and the girls of McPhee are to be congratulated on their success.

September 30th:

July 27th: The Harris-Roslyn social was held.

July 28th: Matches were played against the " Hermitage," and several of the senior girls attended the Geelong College School Dance. The other boarders saw the film, " Derby Day."

July 29th: Miss Maguire spoke to the P.F.A.

August 3rd: The boarders saw the School play.

August 4th: The play was presented to the public.

August 5th:

The piano section of the House Competitions was held.

October 4th: We heard the concert pianist Jacob Lateiner at the Plaza Theatre.

October 6th: Several girls attended the Grammar School Dance, and the remaining boarders saw the film, "Genevieve."

October 7th: The P.F.A. badge presentation was held.

October 8th: All the boarders attended the Geelong College Glee Club's presentation of the " Mikado."

October 13th:

A number of girls was confirmed at St. David's.

August 9th:

All the boarders attended the fete at Leura Park.

October 14th:

The seniors heard Victoria de Los Angeles and also a 'cello recital from M-s. Peers Coetmore.

August 10th: The daygirls-boarders' hockey match was played, and the juniors went to the " Hermitage " play.

The annual Church Service was held at St. David's.

October 20th: The senior P.F.A. members went on a tour of .some of the Presbyterian institutions in Melbourne.

October 27th: We saw the film, "Above Us the Waves."

August 11th: The French girls took part in the Alliance Francaise Mandy." examinations. We saw the film,

November: This magazine went in to print.

SPEECH NIGHT, 1955 Speech Night, 1955, was held at the Palais Royal, in the evening of 14th December. Our guest speaker was Dr. Lucy Bryce, C.B.E., and after a most interesting talk, Dr. Bryce kindly presented the book prizes. The sports trophies were presented by the President of the Old Collegians' Association, Miss Mary Thomson. During the evening the School sang three Christmas Carols and three songs, conducted by Mrs. H. Thomas.

PRIZE LIST, 1955 JUNIOR SCHOOL Lower Preparatory: Judith Winkler, Handwork; Rhonda Jones, Drawing; Rosemary Bell, First in Form.

Upper Preparatory: Janice Chester, Handwork; Margaret Reeve, First in Form (gift of Grateful Parent).

Form IA: Wendy Bartlett, Handwork; Wendy Sweetten, Handwork; Vanessa Mitchell, First in Form (gift of Grateful Parent).

Form IB: Harryette Schulzgen, Junior Ballet (gift of Miss Lascelles); Karen Fleming, Handwork; Jennifer Bickford, First in Form (gift of Grateful Parent).

THE LUCERNIAN Form II: Judith Dixon, Progress (Mrs. P. Neilson Memorial Prize); Joan lngpen, Honours, Handwork; Barbara Wylie, Improvement (gift of Junior Auxiliary) ; Heather McKinnon, Honours; Helen Reid, Honours; Celia Russell, Honours, Scripture (gift of Grateful Parent) ; Rosemary Stewart, Honours; Anna Shamblin, Dux of Junior School. SENIOR SCHOOL Form 111C: Vivienne Cumming, Form Prize; Dianne Ekstedt, Form Prize; Heather Gray, Scripture and Form Prize; Sue Troughton, Handwork and Form Prize; Patricia Watson, Form Prize; Susan Bickford, Junior Lucernian Contribution and Honours; Felice Douciall, Honours. Form II1B: Jeannee Currie, Handwork; Jennifer Dunkley, Honours; Nancy Gray, Honours; Lea Hamilton, Honours; Jillian Jones, Honours; Marianne Roszbach, Honours; Heather Scott, Music (gift of Miss Wadelton), Scripture, Honours; Sandra Shone, Honours; Alison Sloman, Honours. Form 111A: Lorraine Chappell, Handwork; Ann Blakiston, Form Prize; Elizabeth McCann, Form Prize; Janette Venters, Form Prize; Lynette Angus, Honours; Dianne Bryant, Dramatic Art (gift of Miss Apted), Honours; Helen Fidge, Honours; Jennifer Higgins, Scripture, Honours; Lorraine Jones, Honours; Alison Laird, Honours; Wendy Wood, Honours. Form Remove II: Heather Lewis, Form Prize; Elizabeth McGorlick, Form Prize; Jeanette Dehnert, Craft, Honours; Leonie Haines, Honours; Margaret Thomas, Scripture, Honours; Marianne Trezise, Honours. Form Remove I: Judith Lucas, Music (gift of Miss Butler) ; Robin Hicks, Music (gift of Miss Littleton); Robin Fisher, Craft; Margot Brushfield, Form Prize; Sandra Mockridge, Form Prize; Gillian Murray, Form Prize; Margaret Kidd, Scripture; Frances Lewis, Honours; Elizabeth McNair, Honours; Jillian Webb, Honours. Form IVBY: Betty Grant, Ballet (gift of Miss Selman); Helen Bicknell, Senior Ballet (gift of Miss Lascelles), Music (gift of Miss McQualter); Beverly Andrew, Form Prize; Susan Curnow, Form Prize; Marjorie Fisher, Form Prize; Rosemary Henry, Dramatic Art (gift of Miss Apted), Form Prize; Janice Johns, Scripture, Honours. Form IVBX: Helen Millikan, Craft; Jennifer Kidd, Form Prize; Rhonda Stokes, Form Prize; Catherine Thomas, Form Prize; Janice Gray, Honours; Barbara Paton, Honours; Elizabeth Rushbrooke, Scripture (Wilson Bequest Prize), Honours. Form Sub-Intermediate T: Judith Fagg, Craft; Alison Grant, Form Prize; Jeannette Griffiths, Form Prize; Olive Turner, Form Prize; Shirley Lang, Junior Boarders' Prize; Margaret Ganly, Credit; Dawn Speers, Credit. Form Sub-Intermediate G: Jocelyn Burt, Music (gift of Miss Butler); Diana Deans, Music (gift of Miss McQualter) ; Susan Ingpen, Art and Craft; Patricia Smith, Junior Boarders' Scripture Prize; Jacqueline Holland, Form Prize; Clara Macintyre, Music (gift of Miss Butler), Form Prize; Jurate Normantis, Form Prize; Janet McIntyre, Honours; Judith McLennan, Honours; Elizabeth Roland, Honours.

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Form VD: Marjorie Carr, Dancing (gift of Miss Lascelles) ; Margaret Holt, Dancing (gift of Miss Lascelles) ; Judith Carmichael, Music (gift of Miss WadeIton); Margaret Saywell, Intermediate Craft (gift of Miss Howard) ; Anne Higgins, Form Prize; Margaret Ilett, Form Prize; Lorraine Jolly, Form Prize; Patricia Wenn, Form Prize. Form VG: Mary Youngs, Dancing (gift of Miss Lascelles) ; Janet Ross, Music (gift of Miss Wadelton) ; Carol Townsend, Music (gift of Miss Wadelton); Penelope Evans, French (gift of Alliance Francaise) ; Elizabeth Sprigg, Music (gift of Miss WadeIton); Katherine Howell, Form Prize; Margaret Hookings, Dancing (gift of Miss Lascelles), Form Prize; Dorothy Momm, Form Prize; Patricia Murray, Form Prize; Valda Hannaford, Honours. Form VA: Barbara Cripps, French (gift of Alliance Francaise) ; Nancy Fewtrell, French (gift of Alliance Francaise) ; Barbara Bradshaw, Alice M. Partington Prize; Jacqueline de Ferranti, Form Prize; Carole Opperman, Form Prize; Lois Slack, Form Prize; Suzanne Wallis, Form Prize; Lesley MacGowan, Influence in Work and Sport (gift of Mrs. T. H. Lilburne) ; Shirley Bennett, Dancing (gift of Miss Lascelles), French (gift of Alliance Francaise), Senior Boarders' Prize (Pioneer Scots) ; Elizabeth Kidd, Honours; Helen Lewis, Honours; Annabel Russell, French (gift of Alliance Francaise), Carrie Haase Shakespeare Prize, Honours; Priscilla Head, Honours. Leaving: Judith Heard, Music (gift of Mrs. Watson); Lorraine Dyson, Dressmaking (gift of Miss Hoffman) ; Helen Jones, Senior Craft Prize (gift of Miss Howard) ; Helen Murray, Misses Keays' Prize for Needlework; Lorraine Bengtsson, Form Prize; Judith Langtree, Form Prize; Marion Chappell, Credit; Lexie Boardman, French (gift of Alliance Francaise), Dramatic Art (gift of Miss Apted), Senior Lucernian," Honours (Mary Higgins' Memorial Prize) ; Glenys Woods, W. J. Jones' Award. Matriculation: Merran Urquhart, Dressmaking (gift of Miss Moll) ; Jancis Russell, Senior French Prize (gift of Alliance Francaise), Scripture Prize (J. B. Rentoul Memorial); Robin Urquhart, Form Prize (gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Griffiths) ; Jill Hazeldine, Prefects' Valedictory Prize; Pamela Lilburne, Dramatic Art (gift of Miss Apted), Form Prize, Prefects' Valedictory Prize; Wendy Say, Senior Art Prize, Nell Moreton Memorial Prize for Music, Form Prize, Prefects' Valedictory Prize; Lorraine Wood, Librarians' Prize, Prefects' Valedictory Prize; Elizabeth Arnoldt, Form Prize, Nell Moreton Memorial Prize for Music, A. 0. P. SeIle Memorial Prize; Lorraine Wood, Proxime Accessit; Judith Lindsay, D. F. Neilson Memorial Prize; Patricia Tymms, Dux of the School; Jancis Russell, A. C. Harris Prize. SPORTS PRIZES AND SPECIAL AWARDS , Tennis: School Champion, Lesley MacGowan; runnerup, Barbara Bradshaw. Senior Champion, Heather Dorron; runner-up, Jacqueline de Ferranti. Senior Doubles, Heather Dorron and Patricia Tymms. Junior Doubles, Robyn Hodgson and Jennifer Kidd. Athletics: Senior Champion, Helen Murray. Under 16, Margaret Holt. Under 14, Betty Grant. Under 12, Marianne Trezise. Under 10, Susan Cook. Kindergarten, Dianne Batty.

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Swimming: Senior Champion, Jacqueline de Ferranti;

runner-up, Pamela Lilburne. Intermediate Champion, Mardi Fallaw; runner-up, Pamela Kinder. Junior Champion, Dianne Longwell; runner-up, Sandra Stevens. Beryl Roberts' Award, Helen Murray. Clare Strong Award, Norene Hindson. HOUSE SHIELDS AND CUPS McMiken Shield for Music: NEILSON (Captain, J.

McKenzie). Ena Miller Shield for Swimming: ARDENS (Captain,

P. McKewen) and HARRIS (Captain, P. Lilburne). Marion Rankin Shield for Basketball: HARRIS. Ruth Macmillan Shield for Hockey:

HARRIS and

LAWSON (Captain, J. Lindsay). Eileen Buckhurst Shield for Baseball: ARDENS. Hitchcock Tennis Cup: ARDENS. Mrs. H. B. Simpson Junior Tennis Cup: ARDENS. Margaret Shannon Memorial Cup for Athletics:

LAWSON. Charles Neville Cup for Inter-House Sport: ARDENS. Pettitt Shield for Work: HARRIS. Mrs. Lewis Hirst Cup for Work, Sport and Conduct:

HARRIS.

EXAMINATION RESULTS, 1955 INTERMEDIATE S. Bennett: English Expression, Mathematics A, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, Eng-

lish Literature, British History, French, Music. (Certificate). C. Bowman: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, British History, French, Music. (Certificate). B. Bradshaw: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, British History, French, Art. (Certificate). B. Cripps: English Expression, Mathematics A, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, British History, French, Latin. (Certificate). M. Eaton: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science .B, English Literature, British History, French, Music. ( Certificate ) . J. de Ferranti: English Expression, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, British History, French, Latin. (Certificate). Fewtrell: English Expression, Mathematics A, N. Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, British History, French. (Certificate). J. Griffiths: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, British History, French, Music. ( Certificate ) . P. Head: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, British History, French. (Certificate).

E. Kidd: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General

Science B, English Literature, British History, French, Latin. (Certificate). J. Kilsby: English Expression, English Literature, Mathematics A, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, British History, French, Art. (Certificate). H. Lewis: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, British' History, French, Music. (Certificate). L. MacGowan: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, British His. tory, French.- (Certificate). E. Mendelsohn: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, British History, French. (Certificate). J Munro: English Expression, Mathematics A, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, British History, French. (Certificate). C. Opperman: English Expression, Geography, English Literature, British History, French, Latin, Music. (Certificate) . N. Pettitt: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, British History, French, Music. (Certificate). P. Radford: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, British History, French, Music. ( Certificate) . A. Rogers: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, British History, French, Art. (Certificate). A. Russell: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, British History, French. (Certificate). P. Sheahan: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, British History, French. (Certificate). S. Wallis: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B. Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, British History, French, Art. (Certificate). A. Worrall: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, General Science B, English Literature, British History, French, Music. (Certificate). J. Agnew: Geography, English Literature, Art. S. Aikman: English Expression, Mathematics A, English Literature, British History, Arithmetic, Art. (Certificate). P. Anderson: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science, English Literature, History of Australasia and the Pacific, French. (Certificate). S. Bedggood: English Expression, Mathematics A, English Literature, British History, Arithmetic, French, Music. (Certificate).

THE LUCERNIAN H. Burns: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathe-

matics B, Geography, Science A, British History, Dressmaking. (Certificate). M. Chapple: English Expression, Mathematics A, Geography, Science A, British History, Arithmetic, Craft. (Certificate). H. Downie: English Expression, English Literature, British History, Art. J. Elms: English Expression, Geography, Science A, (CerEnglish Literature, British History, Art. tificate). E. Emmerson: English Expression, Geography, English

Literature, Arithmetic, French, Music, Craft. (Certificate). P. Evans: English Expression, Geography, Science A, Arithmetic, French, Art. (Certificate). C. Fisher: English Expression, Geography, English Literature, British History. J. Gorell: English Expression, Science A, .English Literature, British History, French. (Compensatory Certificate). H. de Grandi: English Expression, Geography, English Literature, Art, Music. (Compensatory Certificate). G. Hamilton: English Expression, Mathematics A, English Literature, British History, Arithmetic, French, Art. (Certificate). V. Hannaford: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, Science A, English Literature, British History, Arithmetic, Music. (Certificate). M. Hookings: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, Science A, English (CerLiterature, British History, French, Music. tificate). K. Howell: English Expression, French.

English Expression, Geography, English Literature, British History, Art, Craft. (Certificate).

F. Izard:

English Expression, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, British History, French, Art. (Certificate). D. Lilburne: English Expression, Mathematics A, English Literature, British History, French. M. Mackay: Geography, English Literature, British History, Dressmaking, Music. (Compensatory Certificate). E. McIntyre: English Expression, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, British History, Arithmetic, Music. (Certificate).

R. Lee:

L. Metherell: English Expression, Geography, General

Science A, English Literature, British History, French, Music. (Certificate) . D. Momm: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathe-

matics B, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, British History, Arithmetic. (Certificate). P. Murray: English Expression, Geography, General

Science, English Literature, British History, Arithmetic, French. (Certificate). J. Raymond: English Expression, General Science A, English Literature, British History, Art. (Compansatory Certificate). J. Ross: Geography, British History, Music. M. Ross:

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S. Ross: English Expression, English Literature, British

History. E. Sorigg: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, English

Literature, British History, Arithmetic, French, Music. (Certificate). C. Townsend: English Expression, Mathematics A, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, British History, Arithmetic, Art, Music. (Certificate). S. Tucker: English Expression, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, British History, French, Art, Music. (Certificate). L. White: English Expression, Geography, General Science A, English Literature, British History, Arithmetic, Art. (Certificate). M. Youngs: Mathematics A, Geography, British History, Arithmetic, Art, Music. P. Burrell: English Expression, Geography, Domestic

Science, English Literature, British History, Art, Craft. (Certificate). J. Carmichael: English Expression, Arithmetic, French,

Music. M. Carr: Geography, Domestic Science, Arithmetic. A. Fraser: Domestic Science, English Literature, Dressmaking. F. Gordon: Craft. J. Henry: Craft. A. Higgins: Geography, Domestic Science, British

History, Dressmaking, Art. M. Holt: Domestic Science, English Literature, British

History, Dressmaking, Art. J. Howden: M. Ilett: Domestic Science, English Literature, British History, Arithmetic, Dressmaking, Art. (Compensatory Certificate). E. Jennings: English Expression, British History. L. Jolly: English Expression, Geography, Domestic Science, English Literature, British History, Arithmetic, Craft. (Certificate). N. Moss: Craft. J. Ockleston: Domestic Science, English Literature, Arithmetic, Dressmaking, Art. J. Patching: English Expression, Domestic Science, Dressmaking, Art. E. Piper: English Expression, Geography, Domestic Science, English Literature, Dressmaking, Art. (Certificate).. B. Powell: Dressmaking. H. Richardson: Craft. H. Robertson: Domestic Science, English Literature,

Craft. D. Ross: Arithmetic, Craft, Music. M. Saywell: English Expression, English Literature, British History, Arithmetic, Music, Craft. (Certificate). J. Scott: British History, Dressmaking. G. Thompson: English Expression, Domestic Science, Art, Music, Dressmaking. H. Walker: English Literature, British History, Dressmaking. C. Walter: Geography, Domestic Science, Arithmetic, Art, Craft.

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P. Wenn: English Expression, Geography, Domestic

Science, English Literature, British History, Arithmetic, Music, Craft. (Certificate). H. Wills: British History, Dressmaking. LEAVING M. Agnew: English. M. Apps: P. Barber: English, Biology, British History, Geography,

Music, Art. (Certificate). L. Bengtsson: English, Biology, British History, Modern

History, Geography, Art. (Certificate). English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics I, Mathematics II, French, Music. (Certificate). V. Carson: Dressmaking. M. Chappell: English, Biology, British History, French, Geography, Dressmaking. (Certificate). P. Chew: English. L. Dyson: English, Biology, Mathematics I, British History, French, Geography. (Certificate). M. Ellis: Geography. J. Gregory: Domestic Science, Dressmaking. J. Heard: Domestic Science, Music, Geography. H. Jones: Craft. R. Knight: Domestic Science, Dressmaking. H. Laird: English, Mathematics I, Geography, Art, (Certificate). J. Langtree: English, Biology, British History, Modern History, French, Geography. (Certificate). J. Lowe: English. J. McKenzie: Craft. H. McLeod: English, British History, French, Geography, Domestic Science. (Certificate). J. McMiken: Z. Melderis: English, Biology, British History, Modern History, Geography. (Certificate). H. Murray: English, Geography, Dressmaking. L. Peel: English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics I, Mathematics II, British History. (Certificate). H. Stuckey: English. E. Thomas: English, Biology, British History, Modern History, Geography, Art. (Certificate). G. Woods: Biology, Geography. N. Hindson: L. Boardman:

MATRICULATION B. Arnoldt: English Expression, Biology, British History,

Geography, Music. (Matriculation). English Expression, Biology (2nd Honours), British History, French. (Matriculation). P. Lilburne: English Expression, English Literature, Biology, French. (Matriculation). J. Lindsay: Leaving Domestic Science. P. McKewan: Geography. J. Russell: English Expression, Physics, Pure Mathematics, French. (Matriculation). W. Say: English Expression, British History (2nd Honours), Geoaraphy, Art. (Matriculation). P. Tymms: English Expression, Biology, Chemistry (2nd Honours), British History, Geography (2nd Honours), (Matriculation). M. Urquhart: J. Hazeldine:.

English Expression, Physics, French, (Compensatory Matriculation). L. Wood: English Expression, English Literature (2nd Honours), British History, Geography, Art. (Matriculation).

R. Urquhart:

MUSIC EXAMINATION RESULTS, 1956 Preliminary: Honours, P. Burger. Second Grade: Honours, M. Schulz, M. Leigh, H. Scott; Credit, R. Ross, N. Gray, J. King, I. Reynolds. Third Grade: Honours, H. Skewes, L. Haines, J. Lucas; Credit, D. Metherell, H. Bicknell, B. Paton, D. Holt. Fourth Grade: Honours, J. Gray; Credit, J. Burt, S. Ingpen, D. Deans, P. Smith; Pass, A. McCully, P. Hicks. Fifth Grade: Honours, D. Ross, S. Tucker, H. McDonald, E. Sprigg; Credit, P. Wenn, J. McIntyre, J. Griffiths, G. Thompson, E. Emmerson, E. Whiffen, C. Macintyre; Pass, M. Saywell, J. Brown, G. Hamilton. Sixth Grade: Honours, C. Townsend, M. Youngs, S. Bennett; Pass, S. Bedggood. Seventh Grade: Credit, J. Carmichael. MUSICAL PERCEPTION RESULTS, 1956 Third Grade: Honours, J. Burt, C. Maclntyre, A.

McCully, J. McIntyre, E. Whiffen, M. Ganly, D. Speers; Credit, D. Deans, P. Fell-Smith, J. Hamilton. Fifth Grade: Honours, M. Youngs.

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE ORAL EXAMINATIONS, 1956 MATRICULATION STANDARD Dictation: Honourable Mention, L. Boardman. Recitation: Honourable Mention, L. Boardman. LEAVING STANDARD Dictation: First, H. Lewis; Honourable Mention, L.

MacGowan ( I), A. Russell (2), J. Gorell (2), A. Worrall (2), P. Radford, E. Mendelsohn, E. Sprigg, P. Head, N. Pettitt, J. Griffiths, P. Anderson, N. Fewtrell. Reading and Conversation: First, P. Evans; Second Prizes, J. Griffiths, P. Head; Honourable Mention, S. Wallis ( I), H. Lewis ( I), A. Worrall, N. Pettitt, L. MacGowan, A. Russell, E. Mendelsohn, C. Bowman, P. Seahan, J. Gorell. Recitation: Second Prize, P. Head; Honourable Mention, P. Evans ( I), A. Russell (2), H. Lewis (2), E. Mendelsohn, N. Pettitt, P. Radford, A. Rogers, A. Worrall, P. Anderson. INTERMEDIATE STANDARD Second Prize, J. McLennan; Honourable Dictation: Mintion, L. Peck ( l), J. Holland (2), E. Roland (2), J. McIntyre (2), J. Normantas, C. Macintyre. Recitation: Honourable Mention, J. McIntyre (I), J. Griffiths ( I), E. Roland (I), P. Smith (2), C. Macintyre, J. Potter, A. Eaton, 0. Turner. SUB-INTERMEDIATE STANDARD Recitation: Second Prize, P. Seitz; Honourable Mention, V. Profitt (2), S. Alton (2), M. Fisher, B. Wil-

liams, J. Gray, R. Hodgson.

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THE LUCERNIAN VALETE, 1955 MATRICULATION E. Arnoldt: Prefect, 1955; House Committee, 1955; Deputy, House Committee, 1954; Hearne House Captain, 1955; Lawson Forum Representative, 195455; Hearne House Council Representative, 1954; Library Committee, 1955; United Nations Committee, 1955; P.F.A. President, 1955; Music Club Secretary, 1955; Tennis, 1955; Leaving Certificate, 1954; Matriculation. Committee, J. Hazeldine: Prefect, 1955; " Lucernian 1955; French Club Committee, 1955; Social Service Representative, 1955; Forum Representative, 1955; First Hockey Team, 1953-54-55; Hockey Colours, 1954-55; Athletic Colours; Lawson House Colours, 1954; Under 14 Athletic Champion, 1952; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates; Matriculation. N. Hindson: Library Committee, 1955; Harris Forum Representative, 1955; Intermediate Certificate. P. Lilburne: Prefect, 1955; Harris House Captain, Lucernian " Committee, 1955; French Club 1955; Committee, 1955; Harris Forum Representative, 1954; First Hockey Team, 1953-54-55; First Baseball Team, 1954-55; Junior Baseball Team, 1953-54; Swimming Team, 1952-53-54-55; Baseball Colours, Hockey Colours, Swimming Colours, House Colours; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates; Matriculation. J. Lindsay: Prefect, 1955; Lawson House Captain, 1954-55; Sports Captain, 1955; United Nations Committee, 1955; Committee, 1955; " Lucernian First Basketball Team, 1953-54-55; Basketball Captain, 1955; Basketball Colours, 1954-55; Swimming Team, 1952-53-54-55; Swimming Colours, 1953-54-55; 14 Athletic Champion, 1951 ; Athletic Under Colours; House Colours, 1953; Second Tennis Team, 1954; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates. P. McKewan: Deputy Prefect, 1955; Ardens House Captain, 1955; French Club Committee, 1955; Junior Doubles Champion, 1952-53; Senior Doubles Champion, 1954; Junior Singles Runner-up, 1953; First Baseball Team, 1955; Junior Tennis Team, 195253-54; Senior Tennis Team, 1955; Tennis Colours, 1955; House Colours, 1955; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates. J. Russell: Head Prefect, 1955; Library Committee, 1955; House Committee, 1955; Deputy, House Committee, 1954; Lucernian " Committee, 1955; Music Club Committee, 1955; French Club Committee, 1955; Film Club Committee, 1955; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates; Matriculation. W. Say: Prefect, 1955; House Committee, 1955; Hearne House Vice-Captain, 1955; Library Committee, 1955; United Nations Committee, 1955; Music Club Joint Secretary, 1955; P.F.A. Committee, 1955; Forum Secretary, 1955; Second Tennis Team Captain, 1955; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates; Matriculation. P. Tymms: Prefect, 1955; Lucernian " Editress, 1955; Dux of School, 1955; Ardens Vice-Captain, 1955; Forum Representative, 1954; Library Committee, 1954-55; United Nations Delegate, 1955; First Tennis Team, 1954-55; Tennis Captain, 1955; Junior Tennis Doubles Champion, 1953; Junior Tennis Team, 1953; Senior Tennis Doubles Champion, 1955;

Tennis Colours, 1954-55; Ardens House Colours, 1955; Second Hockey Team, 1954; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates; Matriculation. M. Urquhart: Deputy Prefect, 1955; Library Commit-lee, 1955; Roslyn Forum Representative, 1955; Leaving Certificate. R. Urquhart: Deputy Prefect, 1955; " Lucernian Committee, 1955; Roslyn Forum Representative, 1955; French Club Committee, 1955; Leaving Certificate, 1954. Lucernian L. Wood: Prefect, 1955; Librarian, 1955; Committee, 1955; United Nations Delegate, 1955; Library Committee, 1954; First Tennis Team, 195455; Second Basketball Team, 1953-54; Harris HalfColours, 1954; Full House Colours, 1955; Tennis Colours, 1955; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates; Matriculation. LEAVING M. Agnew: Deputy House Committee, 1955; David House Captain, 1955; David Forum Representative, 1954; Library Committee, 1955; Music Club Committee, 1955; P.F.A. Committee, 1955. M. Apps: Left 1956. Librarian, 1956; House Committee, 1956; Deputy Prefect, 1956; United Nations Committee, 1955-56; Library Committee, 1955; Probationary, House Committee, 1955. V. Carson: P. Chew: L. Dyson: Harris Forum Representative, 1955; Junior Basketball Team, 1953; Second Basketball Team, 1952, 1955; Intermediate and Leaving Certificates. M. Ellis: McPhee House Council Representative, 1955. J. Gregory: J. Heard: Neilson House Council Representative, 1955; Intermediate Certificate. H. Jones: Lawson House Forum Representative, 1955; McPhee House Council Representative, 1955. R. Knight: Hearne House Council Representative, 1955. J. Lowe: Harris Vice-Captain, 1955; First Hockey Team, 1952-53-54-55; Junior Baseball Team, 1951-5253-54; First Baseball Team, 1955; Athletic Team, 1953-54; House Colours, 1954; Hockey Colours, 1955; Baseball Colours, 1955; Senior Tennis Doubles Runner-up, 1953-54; Badminton Doubles Runner-up 1954. J. McKenzie: House Committee, 1955; Deputy, House Committee, 1954; Neilson House Captain, 1955; Roslyn Forum Representative, 1955; P.F.A. Treasurer, 1%5; Music Club Committee, 1955; Neilson House Council Representative, 1954; House HalfColours, 1954; Junior Basketball Team, 1953; Second Basketball Team, 1955. J. McMiken: McPhee Vice-Captain, 1955; Music Club Committee, 1955; P.F.A. Committee,' 1955. Z. Melderis: Intermediate and Leaving Certificates. H. Murray: House Committee, 1955; Lawson ViceCaptain, 1955; P.F.A. Committee, 1955; Neilson House Council Representative, 1955; Junior Baseball Team, 1953; First Baseball Team, 1955; Second Hockey Team, 1953; First Hockey Team, 1954-55; Swimming Team, 1953-54-55; Senior Swimming Champion, 1954; Senior Athletic Champion, 1955; House Colours, 1954; Swimming Colours, 1953-54-55.

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H. Stuckey: McPhee House Captain, 1955; McPhee

House Council Representative, 1954; Music Club Committee, 1955; Second Hockey Team, 1954-55; Roslyn House Half-Colours, 1955. E. Thomas: Leaving Certificate. G. Woods: Deputy Prefect, 1955; House Committee, 1955; Roslyn Vice-Captain, 1955; First Hockey Team, 1953-54-55; Junior Baseball Team, 1953; First Baseball Team, 1954-55; Swimming Team, 1953; Baseball Colours, 1954-55; Hockey Colours, 1954-55; House Colours, 1954; Intermediate Certificate. M. Mackay: Left 1956. Compensatory Intermediate Certificate. INTERMEDIATE C. Fisher: F. Gordon: Junior Basketball Team, 1951-52-53-54-55;

Junior Baseball Team, 1951-52-53-54-55; Swimming Team, 1955; Junior Doubles Tennis Champion, 1954; Junior Singles Runner-up, 1954; Athletics Runnerup, 1951-52; Ardens House Half-Colours, 1955. J. Henry: Junior Baseball Team, 1954; Junior Hockey Team, 1953-54; First Hockey Team, 1955; Ardens House Half-Colours, 1955. A. Higgins: M. Holt: McPhee House Council Representative, 1955;

First Hockey Team, 1955; Under 14 Athletics Champion, 1953; Under 16 Athletics Champion, 1955; Lawson House Colours, 1955. P. Kinder: Left 1956. Swimming Team, 1954-55-56; Second Basketball Team, 1955; Intermediate Swimming Runner-up, 1955. N. Moss: Left 1956.

SALVETE, 1956 Matriculation Leaving: Judith Brown, Valerie Carne. Intermediate: Adrienne Eaton, Beverly Hacquoil, Margaret Mackellar, Cynthia Wettenhall, Elizabeth Whiffen. Sub-Intermediate: Shirley Bennett, Elizabeth Body, Anne Brown, Ellen Cook, Judith Fraser, Jacqueline Kelly, Robin Ross, Caroline Shew, Janet Simpson. IVB: Jillian Costin, Alison Hutton-Jones, Sandra Mur-

ray, Helen Skewes, Helen Swinton, Roslyn Wishart, M. J. Fram. Remove: Karen Barber, Jane Benson, Joan Campbell, Christine Chew, May Fagg, Judith Fletcher, Marjorie Hartwick, Winsome Howell, Marlene Johnstone, Melva Little, Faye Madden, Dorothy McKenzie, Ruth McLennan, Delys Metherell, Heather Pettitt, Jannette Pettitt, Sandra Ponting, Wenda Rawlings, Jennifer Rogers, Heather Sharky, Priscilla Sharky, Nola Uebergang, Daiga Vitins, Joy Wills. IIIA: Pamela Erskine, Alison Forbes, Cheryl Fisher, Margaret Hair, Sandra Lowe, Sandra McCready, Joan Murray, Carolyn Thom, Heather Venters. IIIB: Jill Evans, Janette McCready, Janis Metherall, Marlene Schulz, Marion Sykes. IIIC: Pamela Brereton, Elinor Casboult, Judith Doak, Ruth Venters.

J. Patching: B. Powell: Second Basketball Team, 1955. D. Reynolds: Left 1956. H. Richardson: H. Robertson: Second Basketball Team, 1955. J. Ross: L. Slack: H. Wills: David House Council Representative, 1955;

Junior Tennis Team, 1953; Junior Hockey Team, 1953; Second Tennis Team, 1955. SUB-INTERMEDIATE M. Armitage: B. Collins: B. Gapes: B. Garrett: L. Hanna: Junior Basketball Team, 1954; Senior

Basketball Team, 1955; Basketball Colours, 1955. S. Lang: L. Moir: B. Rice: L. Wray:

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REMOVE D. Bryant: Left. 1956. M. J. Fram:

KO-KO AND KATISHA (from the " Mikado ")

Susan lngpen 111B

S. McCallum: Left 1956.

IIIC J. Price: Left 1956.

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ORIGINAL SECTION UNDER THE SHADE OF THE COOLIBAH TREE The swaggie and his dog advance from the direction of the distant ranges. They come upon the old coolibah tree, and sit down beneath its shady branches. The old tree has been the refuge of many a tired swaggie and his dog in its years by the billabong in the Australian outback. The swaggie looks as if he has travelled many miles that day; his face is covered with a film of sweat and greybrown dust, and he is glad to bathe it in the

" THE SUNDOWNER Dianne Sprague

wetness of the billabong. His dog, too, has had a hard day, and thankfully laps the nottoo-clean water of the billabong. The swaggie makes a fire and prepares a damper. When it is ready, he sits and chews it thoughtfully, throwing pieces to the dog as he does so. When they have eaten, man and dog sit under the tree and look about. It is a lonely spot, savagely beautiful. The crests of the ranges are beginning to light up, ready to burst into flame when the sun will cast its parting rays on them. The ground is dry and parched, flecked here and there with an orange tinge. There is not much growth, only a stunted saltbush or two, and in the distance a gnarled gum-tree outlined against the sky. The only greenness is by the billabong, and the kindly coolibah tree seems to guard and watch over it. Then gradually the scenery changes; the ranges seem to burn with a flame that will never die. The sands turn deep orange and the billabong is a shimmering sheet of molten

copper as the sun goes down on the scene of man and dog preparing to spend another night under starry Australian summer skies, and to give themselves up once more to the great Bush Spirit who has looked after and watched over his kind since the dream time. Pauline Seitz (15 years). FIRST ATTEMPT I am sitting at a table, with paper and pen. I am going to write an article for the magazine—not because I like writing things for magazines, but because, if I do, I will be left in peace. Why must members of magazine committees always be so anxious to see that all the people who most hate writing must write? I hate writing, so I must write. What shall I write about? Even a genius must have something to write about before he starts writing; and I am no genius! What can I see around me? Books? No, I won't write about books; there is too much writing in that direction already. Pencils? They, also, are too experienced in the art of writing. What shall I choose? Something which has nothing to do with writing. There doesn't seem to be anything to write about, so I will choose the obvious—nothing! Perhaps a scientific person would give you a long story about vacuums and such. But I am no scientist, and I do not agree. If asked about nothing, I would say nothing, because there is nothing to say. So I am writing about nothing. As Shakespeare said, " Nothing can come of nothing." If Shakespeare said that, then it must be true. If it is true, nothing will come of this article, so why go on? "Amateur." A LITTLE GOLDFINCH I know a little goldfinch, Whose cousin came to tea. His cousin was a bullfinch, Who sang so merrily. Jane Nicholls (10 years).

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MELBOURNE OLYMPIC GAMES, 1956 This year many people will be coming to Australia, to a city so close to ours. It is Melbourne, for the Olympic Games are to be held there this year.

Helen Perkins

Melbourne will have the privilege of welcoming visitors from all lands to the Games of the XVIth Olympiad in 1956. In the early summer of this year, from Thursday, 22nd November, until Saturday, 8th December, a new city, and a new land, will be the setting for the most glorious festival of sport known to modern and ancient man. The 1956 Games will bring to Melbourne almost 6,000 athletes from about seventy nations. They will compete in over 150 different events in the following sports: Athletics, hockey, modern pentathlon, basketball, fencing, weight-lifting, swimming, boxing, yachting, cycling, wrestling, football, shooting, rowing, canoeing and gymnastics. The main stadium is the Melbourne Cricket •Ground, where the city's biggest sports are held. The stadium will hold 120,000 spectators, and will be the largest stadium built by any city for the Olympic Games. One large stand has been wrecked so that a new concrete, triple-deck stand, with room for 40,000 people might be built. Seven miles away from the main stadium— at Heidelberg—stands the Olympic Village, consisting of 780 brick and concrete homes. These will be the homes of the athletes and team officials during the Games, and afterwards will be sold as private homes.

The athletes will be well provided for, and will live in comfortable surroundings. The teams will have their meals in diningrooms provided for each national group. The yachting events will be held close to the city—on Port Phillip Bay. The bay is free from reefs, tidal streams and currents. There are twenty-five yachting clubs around the bay. Lit in Olympia, the site of the ancient Games in Western Greece, the Olympic Flame will be flown to Australia to burn at the main stadium during the Games. The Torch Relay is planned to start from Cairns, on the north coast of the tropical State of Queensland, after the torch has been lit from the Olympic Flame. About 2,500 runners are expected to take part in what will be the longest Torch Relay in Olympic history-2,500 miles. The route will follow the Pacific coast south for 1,750 miles to Sydney, and then turn inland to the National Capital, Canberra. From Canberra runners will carry the Torch into Victoria. At the Melbourne Cricket Ground a runner will carry the Torch around the arena and transfer the flame to the cauldron, where it will burn during the Games. The beginnings of the Games are buried in the history of Greece. However, it is known that they originated as a religioUs festival in honour of Zeus, the god who was always known as Jupiter Olympus. The modern Olympic Games have been held for the past sixty years, but the ancient Olympiads were recorded as lasting from 776 B.C. to 394 A.D. Over this time of more than eleven centuries the Greeks celebrated the Games once every four years at Olympia, a town on the River Ruphia, near the Western coast of Greece. During the Games no armed men were allowed in or near the country around Olympia. Only free Greek-born men could compete; slaves and women were forbidden to watch the Games under a penalty of death. Honours and rewards were showered on the victors when they returned to their villages, but the prize given at the Games was a simple wreath of wild olives. Winners were crowned with the wreath at a ceremony that still lives in the Games to-day. The ancient Games ended when Greece was under Roman rule. In the year 349 A.D.

THE LUCERNIAN they were abolished by the Roman Emperor Theodosius of Rome because of their religious associations. This is where the modern Olympiads have been observed: 1896, Athens; 1900, Paris; 1904, St. Louis; 1908, London; 1912, Stockholm; 1920, Antwerp; 1924, Paris; 1928, Amsterdam; 1932, Los Angeles; 1936, Berlin; 1948, London; 1952, Helsinki; 1956, Melbourne. Three of the Olympiads were not celebrated because of war. Helen Perkins (13 years).

A SCHOOL FOR FISH Here's a school for little fishes kept by worthy Dr. Rudd, At the bottom of the river, where it's mostly stones and mud; But, you see, that does not matter, for the water clear and cool Washes little fins and faces as they skip along to school. They have to learn their A B C, and lots of things like that; And twice times two and three times three they learn to say quite pat. Of course, like little boys and girls, they have to share their troubles, For Dr. Rudd gets cross sometimes when they keep blowing bubbles. But when it's time to shut the books and pack away the slates, How happily they scoot off home—some go on roller skates; With skipping rope or bowling hoops, they take up all the road— And make the people hop across like poor old Mr. Toad. Jennifer Lillingston (13 years).

A UNIQUE MAN A blanket of darkness looms above, as the men sit cross-legged in a circle on the parched sunburnt earth, their eyes illuminated by the leaping flames of the fire. The eerie atmosphere is created by the echo of hollow drumsticks, the stamping of innumerable feet, and the chanting from masked faces. This chanting commences at sunset in alternating cadences, and when the infernal night comes

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to a close, emotions rise until voices ring hysterically to their devils. The sign of the approaching day is heralded by beams of light piercing the horizon— the sun. Still the shrill and monotonous mutterings continue. Weirdly-daubed men move distortedly to a grotesque rhythm; women now emit cries of pain as they beat their heads incessantly and draw blood, for the climax is approaching. A child is dragged and stretched out near the deadly heat of the fire, and the fierce, almost inhuman, mortals gather around the helpless being. Within seconds the climax is reached; an atmosphere of turmoil is created by these bloodthirsty men—this is the hour of spiritual purification. Is it a ludicrous ritual? To the average Australian it will appear ridiculous, and, above all, amazingly primitive. In *he latter point this judgment is in no way incorrect, but whether it is ridiculous remains for ourselves to prove. However, I must add that it is only a few who will ever understand and estimate the worth of these eccentric habits of our Australian aborigines. From the dawn of settlement, when Captain Arthur Phillip was given the responsibility of the first convicts, the aborigine has represented a primitive and nomad race who knew little; therefore, the white man had decided that he belonged to the lowest race, pushed him into the waterless desert. Where settlement was rapid, the aborigines became the brutally-treated paupers of the settlers. To-day the aborigine has adapted himself reluctantly to the interior, where he labours for the white man, on whom he has become intelligently parasitical, for he knows that he is indispensable to the white settler. Decades have come and gone, but still the future of our aboriginal remains an enigma. Anthropologists have ventured into the unknown wilds to live among the aborigines; as a result, much knowledge has been unravelled in relation to the habits of these capricious nomads. From these great researches we come to realise that the native's intelligence is in many instances superior to that of our white race; but it is the desire, the craving, to remain unchanged in their habits, as their ancestors did before them, that conditions their way of life. Eleanor Dark's words, therefore, ring true: "All time was the frame for his mortality,. and contentment his heritage."

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An increasingly famous man, who has given unceasing study to our natives, Professor Wood Jones, former Professor of Anatomy at Melbourne University, speaks strongly for the aborigine: " In stamina, eyesight and hearing, the aboriginal excels the European." If we think of the aborigine's achievements, I am sure we shall come to only one conclusion—they are many and skilled. In the world of sport, our natives have shown themselves to be most capable; they are very adept at boxing, as we may call to mind such men as Sands, Hassen and Bennett. Furthermore, a full-blooded aboriginal cricket team distinguished itself in England last century, and many football teams have shown their outstanding capacity and skill in several Australian competitions. What an invaluable part the aborigines have played in music and art! They are presenting to us their treasured, cultured heritage, gifts and skill, which add much to the richness of Australia. They possess a love and understanding of rhythm and precision, and therefore some have become great ballet dancers. Their music is varied and beautiful, as was shown in the magnificent film, " Jedda." Their inexplicable love of painting and, to a less extent, engraving and carving, can be recognised by the rock-engravings of the SydneyHawkesbury region, and the famous paintings of Albert Namatjira, which have been acclaimed as masterpieces. Thus, in sport, music and art the aborigine has already shown his ability to take a full and outstanding part in Australian life; but above all there are great lessons which we can learn from our aborigines—their complete obedience to tribal law, their recognition of the authority of chiefs and their adherence to tribal tradition command our admiration. Marion Chappell (17 years).

PEOPLE ON A TRAM Most of us at some stage or other in our lives have taken a trip on a tram. Perhaps some do it every day and some only once a year. One usually makes a last-minute dash to the tram stop and hurls luggage, parcels and everything else, including oneself, on to the tram just as it begins to move.

If we are lucky enough to find that rare man who offers a seat, we sink gratefully into it, but the average person usually hangs in a precarious position with half her body protruding from the vehicle. For most people this would be the beginning of a tedious journey, but for anyone with a sense of humour and iron nerves, it can be a most enjoyable experience. People on the tram are all occupied in their own corners, and it is a fascinating experience to make a more careful observation of them. Take the fat lady in the corner, for instance. That purple dress makes her look much bigger than she really is. And to wear a yellow hat with it, too! Balanced on her ample knee is a flower-pot containing some large and quite unknown variety of cactus, which seems to have its prickly leaves twining all over the tram. The bald man sitting next to her is looking extremely uncomfortable. The eyes of several people are riveted with fascination on a prim young woman wearing a bun and glasses. The young woman's hands hold some red knitting, and without a sign of emotion, she wends her way through complicated loops and patterns which would be beyond the understanding of any ordinary woman. Her fingers work swiftly, and everyone holds her breath, wondering how long she will be able to go on without dropping a stitch. Suddenly something hard and sticky touches my neck. On turning around, I look into the bright blue eyes of an angel from heaven. Clutched in his hand is a large bar of stickylooking toffee, which seems to have touched every person in the tram. Little Angel Face has a sister, and she looks equally angelic. In her chubby hand is a dripping ice-cream cone, which adds decorative spots to my frock. In the other corner opposite me sits a painted face surrounded by fluffy yellow hair which is obviously not natural. Next to this vision sits an old man with a white beard, smoking a long cigar, the smoke of which stifles everyone in the tram. Two ladies who obviously know each other well are discussing in high-pitched tones " the dreadful affair about Maggie and Fred." Another lady is telling someone about the film she has just seen, and the words " Romantic . . . Colour . . . her legs . . . " float through

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ATHLETICS AND SWIMMING CHAMPIONS

Back Row (L. to R.): J. Scott, H. Dorron, J. Ockleston, M. Heti, N. Fewtrell, P. Head, L. Peel. Kneeling (L. to R.): J. de Ferranti (Capt.), B. Bradshaw (Vice-Capt.).

Back Row (L. to R.): E. Rushbrooke, D. Longwell. Centre Row (L. to R.): J. Ockleston, S. Cook, 1. de Ferranti, M. Schulz, P. Burrell. Kneeling: Judith Ockleston.

BASKETBALL TEAM (L. to R.): J. McLennan, J. Scott, P. Head (Vice-Captain), P. Burrell (Captain), M. Hookings, M. McKenzie, J. Fagg.

HOCKEY TEAM Back Row (L. to R.): E. Kidd, B. Varley, J. Hose, M. Fallaw, H. Buckley, G. Hamilton. Front Row (L. to R.): R. Jeffers, H. Lewis, L. Peel (Capt.), H. Laird, D. Lilburne.

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There is a squeal of brakes, and the tram jerks to a stop. One by one the people get out, and more people get in. The people who were together in the tram a few minutes ago vanish into the crowd. They are gone forever, but the memory of them and that short journey will live for a long time in my mind. Patricia Fell-Smith (16 years). SCIENCE SQUARES THE HOLE It has always been assumed by my very devoted parents that I shall reward them by making at least some minor impression in this world's affairs. But, they asked themselves, in what manner? Since my own inclinations were pleasurable rather than profitable, they appealed to the Vocational Guidance authorities, who showed a willingness to help by offering to examine me. Accordingly, I arrived at their office for examination the next morning full of confidence. For might not within me lie the genius of a concert musician, an eminent author, or a world-shattering scientist? The examiner led me from my dream world to a room containing a solitary desk. I was handed a typewritten sheet covered with questions, and told that he would be back in an hour for my paper. Eagerly I examined the first question: "I Mary is older than Jane but younger than Fred. William is older than both Mary and Jane. Who is the eldest of these children? " I sat for a moment, puzzled. Names always bother me. The sentences swam around in my brain, meaningless, tangling themselves around my cerebral hemispheres. Then inspiration came: "As there have been omissions of data in this question with respect to surnames and registration of births of these children, the question is obviously unanswerable." With a complacent smirk, I studied the second question., which asked me to write this sentence: "I Lost, a watch and chain between Melbourne and Werribee." I chewed my pen. What the sentence meant, of course, was the watch was lost a chain from Melbourne and Werribee. But, I meditated, a chain was only twenty-two yards, and I suspected that Melbourne was further

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from Werribee than that. However, an idea brightened me. Perhaps the examiner was not aware of the length or, in this case, the shortness of a chain. After all, he must have left school years ago, if his age corresponded to his number of grey hairs. From this thought I derived enough confidence to write my conclusion. The next few questions were easy enough. They dealt with doodles, the problem being to state which two were most alike. To solve this, I shut my eyes, circled my pen in the air, stabbed it.on to the question paper, and chose the two doodles nearest the pen for my answer. I was feeling extremely self-satisfied until I read the next question, which stated: "A, B, C. D, E is a code which represents the figures I, 2, 3, 4, 5, but not in that order. A is an odd number, B is neither four nor five, C is one, D is either four or five, E is neither 2, 3 nor 4." I never have had a head for figures, and this brain-twister completely bamboozled me. I had to admit defeat. With anguish in my heart, I wrote: "I am unable to solve this tremendously intricate problem, as the higher branches of mathematics are, at the moment, a closed book to me. I humbly beg you to remember this extenuating fact." My pained gaze alighted on the final problem: " A man was facing north. He took two paces backwards, then made a full turn and a half to the left. In which direction was he now facing? " In order to solve this, I stood up and attemped to perform the exercise. My one difficulty was to find out which direction was north. I turned round and round, seeking a solution, until I was forced to stagger giddily back to my chair. At the end of my tether, I resolved to guess. The answer was sure to be very hard, so I wrote the hardest answer I could think of: " The direction in which the man is facing is 10,246 deg., ?I,297 feet, 7,583 east-south-east, west of north." At this moment the examiner returned. 1 handed him my paper, which he began studying immediately, saying it would only take him a few moments to correct. I scanned his face as he pored over my work, but it remained impassive. When he had finished he turned a pensive gaze towards me, and said: " There seems to

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be no doubt as to your capabilities. Still, your true vocation puzzles me a little." He stared at the ceiling: " Perhaps you might become an air hostess." He paused, surveyed my figure, then shook his head: " No," said he very firmly. " Well, perhaps a shop assistant." Here he studied my adventures into the world of mathematics more closely, then shook his head once again. " You seem to be of an inventive turn of mind," he remarked, thoughtfully. He began scratching his chin. "Ah! I have it! " he exclaimed, with a suddenness which made me jump; " why not become a meteorologist? " Annabel Russell (I 6 years). ROU GH

WEATHER

MIDNIGHT Flitting shadows, moving slowly, As the moon glides o'er the sky, Comes a field mouse small and lowly, And a bat still flying high. Just a rustle in the bushes Tells us where a hedgehog lies, Hungrily eating leaves and rushes, While a night-bird softly cries. Nothing more to tell the story Of the life in darkened hours, Of all of Nature's hidden glory, Which can be without the flowers. Janette Pettitt (I 2 years).

FREESIAS The dear little freesias are nodding their heads, While dancing and skipping around in their beds. They play with the violets, the daffodils, too, And stop to look up, as they smile at you. In a moment or two they are picked bright and gay, And are in my bedroom, still smiling away. Pamela Jarman (9 years).

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ROUGH WEATHER The wind one day was raging strong, It blew the leaves and clouds along, And even wrapped the clothes around The props, or tossed them to the ground. So bleak it was, the snow fell down In tiny flakes, at Queenscliff town, Then safe in bed at dead of night, Small children woke in awful fright. The windows rattled, furniture slid, The whole house shook, I swear it did; A brilliant flash lit up the sky, Before the tremor passed by. Marjorie Hartwick (12 years).

This is a description of a most interesting Church service which I attended. It was the Civic Service at St. Andrew's Kirk, Ballarat. It was held to mark the beginning of the term of office of the new Mayor. At the beginning of the service a procession entered the Church led by the Mayor and the Town Clerk, wearing their robes of office. Following, came the Mayor of Sebastopol City and the Sebastopol councillors, Members of Parliament, representatives of the Police, Army, Air Force, Fire Brigade, Girl Guides and Boy Scouts, and all other Ballarat organisations. The Civic Male Choir sang anthems during the very impressive service. The service was held on Battle of Britain Day, and the address was about all who serve their country and city. At the conclusion of the service, the Rev. Goddard was followed by the procession from the Church. It was the most interesting Church service I have ever attended, and one I shall always remember. Janice Johns (13 years).

THE LUCERNIAN THE OLYMPIC GAMES The Olympic Games were first held by the ancient Greeks at Olympia, the town after which they were named. They were believed to have started in 776 B.C., and lasted over one thousand years. The Greeks regarded them not only as a spectacle and an athletic contest between their different countries but as a part of their religion.

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the Games the countries involved in the disagreement forgave their enemies and decided not to continue the war. When Theodosius I, the Byzantine Emperor, came into power, he abolished the Games, believing them to be un-Christian. It was not until 1896 that the French Baron, Pierre de Coulberin, seized the idea of re-introducing the Games to improve international relationships. The first of the modern Games was held at Athens. It was decided that Olympia was an inconvenient place to hold them, and that in future they should be held in a different town and country every year. They were to be held every four years instead of every year, as was done previously.

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The Greeks' belief was that they were given a mind and a body to be used to their greatest capacity, and it was a sign of thanksgiving to their gods if they trained and disciplined themselves ready for contests between countries. The most outstanding of athletes were chosen to represent Greece and compete internationally. The first Olympic Games consisted of only one race, and it was over a distance of two hundred yards. Boxing, wrestling, jumping, throwing, horse-racing and many other contests were later added. Women were not allowed to take part in the Games at first, but gradually they were permitted. The winners of the events received prizes, usually an ode was written to the winner and a statue was set up in his honour. So much stress was placed on the Games that, if a war was in progress when the Games were due, hostilities were slopped by agreement or postponed until after the Games, so that the competitors could pass peacefully through to Olympia. This rule was held for over a thousand years, and sometimes after

The modern Olympic Games have lasted for sixty years, but, unfortunately, the Greek law has not held as well as it might have; wars have intervened, and the Games have had to be abandoned. The first of the modern Olympic Games was not well organised, and it was found that the secret of success was to have a good organising committee. The usual procedure now is to have one person on the committee representing each sport, together with several others who have extensive general knowledge of sport. This year the Olympic Games are to be held in Melbourne, and a great amount of work has already been done in preparation for them. An Olympic swimming pool has been specially built, and will be open to the public after the Games. At Heidelberg the Olympic Village has been constructed, and will house overseas competitors. After the Games the houses will become private homes. The Melbourne Cricket Ground, where the main events will be held, has been extended. Eighty-three countries have been invited to send contestants to Australia. They have been invited to bring visitors with them, who will be taken into private homes in Melbourne. The Olympic Flame, kindled in Greece, will be kept alive during the air trip to Australia by two pewter miners' lamps from Germany. On arrival at Cairns, the Olympic Torch will be lit, and carried to Melbourne by a team of athletes. It will start its journey at a set time and arrive in Melbourne in time for the opening ceremony. Geraldine Thompson (16 years).

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MY TRIP

The following are some of the distances to be contested at the Olympic Games, with their approximate equivalent in yards:80 metres .. 87 yards 100 metres .. 109 yards 200 metres .. 219 yards 400 metres .. 437 yards 800 metres 875 yards 1500 metres 1640 yards 3000 metres . I mile and 1521 yards 5000 metres . 3 miles and 188 yards I 0,000 metres . 6 miles and 376 yards 50,000 metres . 31 miles and 121 yards

London is a wonderful city, and the flowers in the country seem to be much bigger and brighter than any here. It was lovely to see all the places we learn about, such as Big Ben, Trafalgar Squire, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey. While travelling through England we saw many quaint places in different towns, and seeing all thatched rooftops on lovely little cottages reminded me of different pictures I have seen of different parts of the country. We visited Portsmouth, and saw Nelson's ship, the Victory.

PARKING PROBLEMS When Noah sailed the ocean blue, He had the same troubles as you. For days and days he drove his ark, To find a suitable place to park. Dorothy Green (10 years). THE FOX FAMILY I am a fox, and I live in a den with my father and mother and two young brothers. I have to go down with my father and hunt food while my mother minds my two young brothers. One day my father was ill, and I had to go out by myself. It was very cold, and I was shivering. Soon I came to a farmyard. It was quiet, only disturbed by the clucking of the chickens. That noise gave me an idea: If only I could catch one! I knew that my mother and father would be very pleased if I could, I made up my mind I would try, so I crept up to the side of the chicken-run and peeped inside it. There were five plump chickens. They did not see me, so I quickly caught two, and set off for home. Soon I was just outside the den. I called to my mother, who was very surprised, and she said that we would have a feast. And so we did. Celia Russell (9 years). LITTLE FISH Little fish in the sea, Will you come and live with me? "I Oh, but I am far too small, Even to hold a tennis ball." Felice Dougall (10 years).

We went through many churches and cathedrals, and famous buildings, one of the most interesting being Hatfield House, where Queen Elizabeth I was kept a prisoner, and it was there also she first heard she was to be Queen. Stratford-on-Avon had many places I liked, such as Shakespeare's cottage, Ann Hathaway's cottage, and the Shakespeare Theatre. We went canoeing on the Avon; there were thousands of people there. Our trip through the Continent also proved interesting. We visited Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and France. I liked Paris and Switzerland the best. I went to the top of Mount Pilatus, in Switzerland, by cog railway, and down by funicular railway. The mount was covered in snow, and while we were there it was snowing. I was away for six months, and had a wonderful time seeing all these places. On our way home through the Panama Canal, we went to Trinidad, Los Angeles, Vancouver, San Francisco, Honolulu, Fiji, and then home to Australia. Lynette Solomon (10 years).

SEVEN ELVES Seven little elves, a-walking they did go, Up and down the elfin lanes, where the daisies grow. They were going for a picnic in a mossy dell, There they lit a little fire with a magic spell. They soon boiled some water and made a pot of tea, Nibbled at their honey buns and ran home happily. Valerie Henton (10 years).

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THE LUCERNIAN THE PARROT There was a jolly sailorman, Who had a talking parrot. And having no bananas, He gave it a bit of carrot. Thus, feeding it on donkey food, To his surprise one day, The bird, instead of talking, At once began to bray. Marion Sykes (10 years).

AN ADVENTURE AT SEA — A STORM It was a bright, warm day when our ship, " The Dirty Duck," spread her canvas to the strong breeze blowing off the sea. Oh! how my heart bounded with delight as I listened to the chorus of the sailors while they hauled at the ropes and weighed-in the anchor! The old and weather-beaten captain roared out orders as men ran hither and thither, obeying his commands. Our noble ship bent over to the breeze, and the shore gradually faded from view, while I stood looking on with a feeling that it was all like a delightful dream. The days slid by. The sun rose higher and higher every day, and as the wind was still strong, it whipped the tops from the waves as our ship plodded on. Many new sights met my eyes on my first real journey across the Pacific. We saw many strange fish sailing in the sea, and I was greatly delighted one day to see a shoal of flying-fish dart out of the water and skim through the air about a foot above the surface. Sometimes " The Dirty Duck " bounded merrily before a fair breeze, at other times we would just float calmly upon glassy waves and fish for the curious inhabitants of the deep. One night, soon after we had entered the Tropic's, a severe storm burst upon our ship. The deck was wet and slippery and the darkgreen waves raced by. Our humble ship was being tossed up one steep wave after another, and was sliding down the other side, only to climb up another enormous wave again. Up and down, up and down, she went, whilst wind-whipped sailors struggled with what was left of the sails. Thunder roared and crashed in the skies. Lightning flickered and lit up the vast heaving waste of grey-black sea. Stinging rain fell every now and then, and the wind lashed at the sails, which, in their turn,

were whipped by the spray. Huge breakers crashed like thunder on the deck as some of our food supplies were washed clear into the boiling surf. At dawn, three days after the gale, the sun rose in a blaze of gold. The glassy waves were charged with silver, and seagulls' cries could be heard for miles around. At nine o'clock in the morning land was sighted. We came among the Coral Islands of the Pacific, and I shall never forget the delight with which I gazed at the pure, white, dazzling shores, fringed with palm-trees, which looked bright and beautiful in the sunshine. Virginia Profitt (15 years).

AN ADVENTURE AT THE BEACH It was Saturday, and Mummy said we could go for a walk along the beach. We saw a cave, and went inside to have a look. It was a funny cave. It seemed to have holes for feet to go in, right up the walls. " Shall we climb up them? " said Lynette. "Alright," I said. So we climbed up to the top. It was easier than we thought to climb. Suddenly Lynette spoke in excitement: " There is a stone that sticks out more than the rest here, and you seem to be able to press it in and out." '' Push it in, then,'' I said. Lynette pushed it in, and to our amazement a small rock slid across and a rope ladder fell down, so that we climbed up quite easily. When we were through the hole, we looked all around. It was rather dark, though. Soon we found a little tin, and came down the rope ladder with it. We couldn't open it, so we banged it hard on a rock, and it came open. Inside we found a diamond ring. We were very excited. We took it home, and Mummy and Daddy took it to the police station, and found out that a lady had owned it, and one night it had been stolen. It was given to her a week later, and she gave us a parcel each. Inside we found' a toy cave, with the hole in the top and the rope ladder, too. We were given two little dolls each, so that we could make them do whatever we did. So the adventure ended very happily. V. Chamberlain (10 years).

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SURFERS' PARADISE On Saturday, I 9th August, at six o'clock in the evening, we arrived in Surfers' Paradise after a wonderful trip up the New England Highway. We went straight to our flat and unpacked. An hour later we went into the town for dinner. The change in Surfers' Paradise was amazing. From the ordinary seaside resort that it had been two years ago, it had changed into a miniature Honolulu, with its gay neon lights and night clubs; quite a number of shops was still open at seven o'clock.

There are numerous eating places at Surfers' Paradise, such as barbecues, Continental restaurants and snack bars. There is plenty to keep one occupied at this lovely resort. On cooler days there are trips to the Terranoea Lakes and Marble Arch, which is very beautiful, as there is a cave there with a hole in it, where the water comes cascading through, making a lovely sight on a sunny day. On bright days one can go surfing, aquaplaning or play tennis or squash. Beverly Lester (15 years). THE BUTTERFLY As I was slowly passing by, I saw a gay, sweet butterfly, Sweetly fluttering around the flowers, And through the strong, big boughs Of the trees, it passes by— The sweet, beloved butterfly. Priscilla Sharkey (13 years)

SURFING ON THE GOLD COAST After dinner, which we had at the Chinese restaurant, we went for a walk around the shopping centre. We started on the lefthand side of the street. On this side is a very modern food mart, where every kind of food is sold; further along is an arcade named " The Walk." In this arcade is an Italian shop which sells raffia bags, hats, belts, sandals, and even woven raffia skirts. At the end of this arcade is an open-air barbecue called " La Ronde," as in the middle of the barbecue there is a snack bar in the shape of a merry-go-round, with stools all the way around it. Further down, where we crossed the street, there was a shop called " Sophie's Music Box." Here you can buy all the latest records and trinkets. There is also another arcade next to the Chinese restaurant. In the middle of this arcade is a fish pool with a rustic bridge over it, and it contains a Bikini bar and a snack bar and a few other shops.

A DAY AT SCHOOL (Featuring the Latest Films) Boarders get up—" Rage at Dawn." Showered—" Singing in the Rain." Breakfast—" The Egg and I." Daygirls arrive—" The Charge of the Light Brigade." School work begins—" Look for the Silver Lining.'' Arithmetic—" The Night My Number Came Up." Geography—" West of Zanzibar." Science—" Green Fire." Recess—" For Whom the Bell Tolls." Double Art—"Artists and Models." Lunch—" High Noon." History—" The Long Memory." Geometry—" The Square Ring." Literature—" The Browning Version." School's out—" Gone With the Wind." Music practice—" Interrupted Melody." Tuckshop—" How to Marry a Millionaire." Tennis—I' Double Deal." Change for tea—" The Robe." Tea—" Ma and Pa Kettle." Preparation—" Blackboard Jungle." Off to bed—" Lucky Me." Lights out—" By the Light of the Silvery Moon." Patricia Fell-Smith (16 years).

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THE LUCERNIAN WHAT A LIBRARY MEANS TO ME I have been asked to tell you what a library means to me, so I must tell you what it has meant to me up till now, and also what I expect it will mean in the future. I have been interested in books from the time I went to school. Even before that, because I can remember that some of my happiest moments were spent in bookshops looking at books. I wanted to buy every book that suited my age, but I soon found out that this was not possible. One day a lady from the Free Library called at our School, and explained the Free Library system to us. I was delighted to hear about it, and as soon as I arrived home I persuaded my mother to let me join straight away. The next day we went to the library, and after the necessary routine of filling in cards and signatures, I became a member of the children's section of the Geelong Free Library. At this stage I felt that a whole new world had opened up before me. I had access to all the books I wished to read. That library was a very dignified building, and although it has been demolished and replaced by a modern suite of offices, it will always be the ideal library to me because it had the right atmosphere. Although at present I take my books to read, I often think I would like to sit in the Public Library and read. Perhaps I would read some of the newspapers from other cities and hear only the turning of pages and the ticking of the clock. Then I am sure I would feel that I had absorbed the true atmosphere of the library. I do not know if 1 will ever do this, because most of the people seem to be elderly and have lots of time on their hands, but I do know that in a few years' time I will be using a library for a very important part of my work. I ,hope to use reference books which are there for the convenience of students, when I begin to study for the career which I have chosen. This, of course, is a very important part of the library, because without its aid many men and women would not be able to do certain parts of their work, as some reference books are unprocurable, or else too expensive for students to buy while they are studying. Some of the most valuable of these

books are only to be found in the Melbourne Library, a place I have not yet seen, but hope to visit very soon. This library has been called a " Treasure House of British Heritage," which had its beginning in February, 1856, in a very small room, which still stands in the block of the present library buildings. It was founded by Redmond Barry in the kitchen of his home, where those who wanted to borrow books could do so. I think that every community should have its own library, and much is being done in this direction. We should feel grateful to the City Councils and other organisations for providing libraries in their districts for the use of the people, and should help to encourage others to use them. Heather Scott (Form IIIA).

SPRING MORNING The kookaburra's laugh echoed from outside Joy's window down to the valley. Joy woke, and rubbed her eyes; she looked out of the window and spied the kookaburra, and shook her fist at him; but perhaps she would not be so angry with him after all. She looked at the view from her bedroom window, which consisted of rugged mountain ranges and rolling plains, with a mob of cattle grazing far off. The kookaburra's laugh burst out again as Joy sprang from her bed. She dressed, and tiptoed downstairs. It was six o'clock, and her parents were asleep. She crept out of the door and down the yard to where her pony was grazing. He cocked up his ears as she approached. Giving him an apple, she disappeared into the stable, and returned with a saddle and bridle. She bridled and saddled the pony, Goldie, and mounted, and off along the plains they set. The sun shone down brightly. What a lovely morning for a ride! Across the plains they went, one enjoying it as much as the other did. The mob of cattle raised their heads to the sound of galloping hooves. At last they came to the end of the stretching plains. Then they turned back and cantered home for breakfast. Ruth Venters (9 years).

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One morning I awoke to find it had been raining. I yawned—I was terribly tired—and I looked at my watch. It was only seven o'clock. " Too early," I said to myself, " but I had better get up." So up I got and dressed quickly. Mummy was already up and preparing breakfast when I came into the kitchen. " Oh, dear! 'I she said. " Not enough milk again, and I can't go down to the shop in my dressing-gown, either." But when she saw me, she was calm again. " Will you go down to the shop, please? " " Yes, Mummy, but I'll put on a cardigan; it looks cold outside." I was soon back with it on. Mummy gave me the money, and off I went to the shop on the corner. It was very foggy outside. When I was half-way there, I heard a screeching laugh: " Ha, Ha! He, He! " it went. I was scared stiff. Suddenly through the fog came a white witch on a broomstick. She wore a white hat and cloak and carried a magic wand in her hand. " Ha, Ha! " she cried; " I am going to take you with me and make you my servant." I was so frightened, I dropped the money I still had in my hand. Then the wind, who was frolicking near, was so angry when he saw us that he blew all the wind in him at the witch. He gave another blow, and another. In fact, he blew the wand right out of the witch's hand. In a trice I had picked it up and cast a spell on her, to make her go back to fairyland, and never return to earth. Then I gave the wind a present for saving me from the horrid witch with the wand's help. I looked around for the money I had dropped. I could not find it, but the wand settled that, too. I went on to the shop and bought six bottles of milk. When I came home, Mummy had to believe me, because she had given me only enough money to buy one bottle. I called it a strange adventure, but Mummy still called it a wonderful dream. V. Cumming (Form IIIB).

THE BALCONY On the balcony when night is dim, Lie fourteen girls all neat and trim, H.S., a doctor's daughter, To follow in his steps she orter. J.D. gets sometimes lonely, To Miss P. she talks quite homely. J.C., the dark-haired one, Gives us all a bit of fun. W.H. has her sister's brain, But in the morning she's such a pain. E.R., she pays no heed When told to do a simple deed. J.C., up the other end, Her voice is heard round every bend. J.D. has a curly top, It could be mistaken for Cookie's mop. H.L. is so chubby, She calls her little Teddy, Tubby. M.Mcl., it's horses she likes, But she does not know how to ride on bikes. A.G., when the day was done, To find Miss S.—she used to run. J.H., Oh! she likes cats, She takes them to bed, and gives them pats. M.McA., her hair's quite nice, She combs it up in just a trice. A.J. is very cunning, To her, " strike," she's always running. J.G. plays " Jacks " all night, Till F. comes round, and gives her a fright. And now we come to the end of the verse, You may think us wicked, or, maybe, worse; But, really and truly, you can believe me, There's no jollier place than the balcony. Jeanette Dehnert (13 years).

RAINDROPS Listen to the rain Tapping on the window pane. Little raindrops falling, Little raindrops calling, Pitter patter, pitter patter. Listen to them on the pane Again and yet again. Little raindrops falling, Little raindrops calling, Pitter patter, putter patter.

Ruth Venters (9 years).

TASMANIAN TRIP

HOBART AND MT. WELLINGTON

IN THE SNOW, MT. WELLINGTON

THE POWDER MAGAZINE, PORT ARTHUR

TARRALEAH POWER - HOUSE

THE CHURCH, PORT ARTHUR

CATARACT GORGE, LAUNCESTON

LEAVING TASMANIA

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(I) Shakespeare Day, 1956. (2) A Typical Sunday Afiernoon. (4) A Display on Fete Day, 1956. (5) Sub. T. Form Picnic. (7) Serenade. (8) P.F.A. Picnic.

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THE COMMON ROOM There is a downstairs bedroom, The common room by name, They say the occupants are queer, But we are sure they're sane At nights when silence bells do ring, And all is dark and quiet, Ghost stories are the latest craze— Which make us white with fright! And when the rising bell rings out, The common room is snoring; We are always late, of course, To be early is so boring. But we all like the common room, Although it is a muddle; Our ill-repute, it seems so sad, For we don't cause so much trouble! Beverly Strong, Diana Holt ( I 4 years). FROM DUSK TO DAWN The sun had slipped below the western horizon ten minutes ago, and all that remained was a bank of rose-tinted clouds. The country seemed to have fallen under a spell of exhausted, dusty silence. The temperature had passed the century quite early in the morning, and remained there until late in the afternoon. Since dawn the low drone of tractors and headers had supplied an unbroken accompaniment to the solitude of this glaring day. Suddenly, the husky bark of a dog floated over the air from the brick homestead standing high above the river. This heralded the return of the grim, thirsty harvesters. Simultaneously, a group of wild ducks, disturbed by the bark, rose slowly above the river, circled around, wings rose-tinted, and then re-settled farther upstream in the shelter of some river. red-gums. Now the clank of milk buckets was heard as someone made his way to the cowshed, where four black cows stood munching chaff and lowing to their calves, who stood in a neighbouring yard. Someone opened the stable door, and two chestnuts, two bays, and an old black hack clattered across the concrete floor, and up to the trough on top of a gently-sloping hill behind the stable. Silence once again reigned over

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the landscape, but, at last, an outside gong, which was in reality an iron disc, called everyone home to tea. Several people lay relaxing in deck-chairs, looking up into the starry heavens and occasionally making an ill-judged slap at some intruding mosquito. Suddenly one of the men leapt up, and exclaimed: " It sounds like a horse coming up the drive at breakneck speed! " He ran round the side of the house, through the orchard and so to the surrounding plantation of the dwarf sugar-gums. Looking across the sloping paddock, he discerned a horse and rider galloping through the gully where two hills met, and so up to the dusty track to the back gate. A tall, dark girl, on a lathered bay, drew to a halt at the front verandah, where the entire household was now assembled. " There's a fire started on the lake," she panted, without dismounting. " It's headed for the river, but there are not many men." The lake of which she spoke was a twelve thousand acre stretch, which was generally flooded in the winter, but was used for cattle grazing during the summer. Immediately, the homestead sprang to life. A stocky Irishman started the reluctant tractor, hitched it to the special fire-fighting unit, and set o—__ in the direction of the brilliant glow, which was already lighting the northern sky. The horses, which had become excited by the glow, their unexpected yarding and the sudden activity in the stable, stamped impatiently, and drew great breaths when their panicking saddlers endeavoured to make their girths meet at the buckle. Cattle stamped and snorted as the yellow tongues of fire ate up the space between them. Suddenly, three riders dashed into the space with the sound of their stockwhips ringing across the night air. A few of the cattle turned and fled—into the mouth of the fire. The rest of the mob obeyed the whip, and raced to safety. As the riders turned again to the fire, the last bellows of a hundred trapped cattle pierced the air. Knapsacks had long been empty, and grimy men wielded sodden bags and branches in an effort to check the advancing flames. The tractor, bouncing over uneven ground, sprayed water on the blazing fury, which, at length, reverted to its original direction.

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At eleven o'clock the fire reached its stifling zenith. It had blazed a trail over four thousand acres, burnt cattle and fences, but, yet, it swept on, angry and defiant at the tired but courageous efforts of the squatters to save their summer feed. About this time, volunteers from a neighbouring district arrived, bringing hot tea. Gradually the fire's resources diminished, and a tamer flame was guided to the river. As it neared the banks, rabbits and birds left their centrally-heated beds in panic and once again squeals and weird cries rent the air. At half-past two in the morning the front of this disastrous fire met the dark, murky waters of the river with a sizzling response. Men, tired and grimy, lurked in the shadows of the dying fire, showering water on any of its feeble efforts to break away. At last, as the first grey light of chilly dawn lit the eastern sky, men, blackened and exhausted, turned for home. Slowly, the world was awakening to witness another cloudless day. A dog barked as a horse and rider returned to the stable. Once again a flock of wild ducks rose from the river, flew over the low, rambling homestead and out across the blackened lake. Janice Gray (15 years).

MY GARDEN I have a little garden, It is so very bright; I care for it each day, God watches it by night. It has some rhododrendrons, Some hydrangeas, too, Some portulacca, pansies, And cornflowers blue. The poppies now are blooming, They make a pretty scene, With colours lemon, orange, red, And foliage all so green. Sometimes weeds are growing, And I weed it till it's clear, And to me my little garden Is very, very dear. Jennifer Sweetten (13 years).

MY NIGHT IN THE PANTRY One night when everybody was asleep except the kitchen cat, I ventured out of my hole in the laundry to see what I could find to eat. I stole into the pantry, where a plate of biscuits and a few dirty cups were on the pantry bench. I climbed up the stool and then on the bench. The biscuits were dry ones, with a bit of butter on them. They tasted very nice to me, as I hadn't tasted any before. Just as I had finished eating them, whom should I see but the cat with his big yellow eyes. I quickly scampered down off the bench, but he had seen me. The chase was on. I ran up the leg of the table in the kitchen, but the cat followed me, so I then tried to hide in the milk jug. The cat tried to get in, too, but the jug was too small, and he was unable to get in. But, while he was trying to get in, he broke a cup. There was a loud noise as the cup fell to the ground—bang! crash! It woke the lady of the house up, and she came running down the stairs. She saw everything at a glance. She peeped into the milk jug, and when she saw me she screamed and jumped up on a chair, shivering with fright. The cat, frightened by all the noise, ran out of the room. And, as for me, I scuttled back into my hole, vowing that I would never go out again at night. Patricia Watson (10 years).

THE MAGIC WHISTLE It all happened one day when John was having a birthday. Mrs. Brown went into town to buy him a present. She knew that he had always wanted a whistle, so she went into a toy shop and asked the man (who looked a queer sort of a man) fora whistle. He gave her a bright silver whistle, and said: " Whoever you are giving this to will have some fun with it," and he laughed mysteriously. Mrs. Brown paid him and went out, wondering what the old man meant. At teatime, Mrs. Brown gave John his whistle, and when he opened it, he was overjoyed. "Thank you, Mummy," he said, "that's what I've always wanted."

THE LUCERNIAN The next morning, as soon as he was up, John took out his silver whistle and blew it. Then a loud voice seemed to come from the whistle: " You're blowing me too hard." " Oh, I'm terribly sorry," said John. " Well, so you should be," said the whistle in a very haughty voice. " I don't like you very much. I don't care; I'm going to cause so much trouble that you'll have to take me back where I belong," said the whistle. On Wednesday John had forgotten what the whistle had said to him. So he took it out to show the other boys. " Oh, what a beauty," said Harry. Let's see you blow it." John took a deep breath and blew it. " You know you're blowing me too hard," said the whistle. " Did that whistle really talk? asked Harry. " Yes, it did; it's always telling me I wish I'm blowing too hard," said John. I could get rid of it." " I suppose it's a magic whistle," said Peter. "Couldn't you take it back where it belongs?" "I I could, but, you see, Mummy gave it to me for my birthday," said John, doubtfully. " Well, tell your mother, then," said Harry, and walked away; he didn't want to have any more to do with the magic whistle. John went up to his mother, and told her what had happened. His mother took it back to the toy shop: " Could I have my money back, please? " " No, you only get half of it, for the whistle has been used," said the shopkeeper. Mrs. Brown went out of the shop very cross indeed, and she never went back to that shop again. Bronwyn Freeman (I0 years).

TASMANIAN TRIP On Thursday, 30th August, eleven girls— Suzanne Aikman, Pauline Anderson, Heather de Grandi, Helen Downie, Kathryn Howell, Lorraine Jolly, Diana Lilburne, Elwyn McIntyre, Leonie Metherall, Pat Wenn, and myself— under the care of Miss Ohlson, left Essendon Airport to travel by Skymaster DC4 to Tasmania. We all enjoyed the trip, during which we were shown the cockpi-, of the plane, which was very interesting. We landed at Cambridge Airport at 4 p.m., after a two-hour flight. From here we were taken into Hobart by an A.N.A. bus. A

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Mercury " took reporter from Tasmania's Guest photos of us arriving at " Tantallon House, which was to be our home until Tuesday. At 8.45 a.m. on Friday we left for Cadbury's Chocolate Factory at Claremont, just out of Hobart. We were shown over the factory in two groups, each group with a guide, who explained all the interesting details to us. We were given many samples, which added to the enjoyment of the visit. On the way back to Hobart we were shown the Electrolytic Zinc Works, Government House, and the Cenotaph. Friday afternoon was spent searching the Hobart shops for souvenirs. On Saturday morning we set out on a trip to Port Arthur, the old penal settlement, travelling via Eaglehawk Neck. In the time of the convicts many fierce dogs were chained on this narrow strip of land to prevent the prisoners from escaping. We had lunch at the Port Arthur Hotel, part of which used to be the doctor's surgery. After lunch we were shown over the historic village. We walked down the avenue of English trees to the Model Gaol, where the worst prisoners were shut without light and food, and with very little air, in solitary confinement cells. Their sentences ranged from seven to thirty days, according to the offence. We were shut in the " dark and dumb " cell just to see what it was like. We saw the Town Hall, which was once used as the Lunatic Asylum. The Penitentiary has been condemned; however, we could see most of the remains. Some of the girls went into the Museum where the horrible instruments used to torture the prisoners and many records are kept. On the way back to Hobart we saw the Blow Hole, a feature formed by the power of the sea in the cli— On Sunday morning we attended the service at St. John's Presbyterian Church. We spent the afternoon at Sandy Bay and the Botanical Gardens. Monday morning we spent shopping, and some of the party went by ferry to Bellerive. Before returning to the guest house for lunch we visited the Museum, where we again saw

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relics from Port Arthur among the other interesting exhibits. The afternoon was spent on a trip to Mount Wellington. Unfortunately, we could not reach the summit because of a landslide; however, we had a good view of Hobart and the surrounding, district. On the way back down the mountain we enjoyed a very appetising Devonshire tea. The next morning we bade farewell to Hobart and left at 8 a.m. for the mining town of the west, Queenstown. We passed through New Norfolk and the valley of the Derwent River to Tarraleah. Here we saw the hydroelectricity works and pipeline. We had lunch at Derwent Bridge, and set out once again refreshed, for Queenstown. As we neared our destination, the heavily timbered country faded out, and barren hills took its place. The vegetation on these hills had been killed years before by the sulphur fumes from the mines. After our arrival, we looked around the town until it was tea-time. Afterwards we were taken to see the copper refineries, which were working. We saw how the copper is obtained from the huge boulders which come from the mine. We each bought a sample of high-grade copper ore as a souvenir. On Wednesday morning we left for Launceston at 8.30 a.m., and re-travelled our route back as far as Bronte, where we turned off for Launceston. We saw much snow on both the distant mountains and the roadside. Not long after we passed Great Lake there was a loud " bang," and, on investigation, the driver found a punctured tyre. However, we did not lose much time, and we spent it in building a snowman and taking photographs. Before arriving in Launceston we drove through lush pasture lands around Deloraine. At 4.30 p.m. we arrived, and after leaving our luggage at " Rathconane " Guest House, we went to see the streets of Launceston. We were pleasantly surprised to find that the film, "A Town Like Alice " was showing, and decided to see it. We all thoroughly enjoyed it, and returned rather tired to " Rathconane." Thursday morning found us all rather sad because we were to leave that afternoon.

After breakfast we walked up the beautiful Cataract Gorge of the Tamar, with the swiftly-flowing river. In the afternoon we packed our cases and went into Launceston. Whilst waiting for the bus to leave for the aerodrome we bought last-minute souvenirs. At 4.45 p.m. we took off and said "goodbye" to Launceston. We had a lovely trip over to the Mainland. The weather was calm and everything was clear. The sight from the air as we came into Melbourne was wonderful. It was just dark enough for the sparkling lights to give the effect of Fairyland. After landing we said " goodbye " to Miss Ohlson, and returned to our homes full of happy memories of a wonderful trip. On behalf of the other girls I should like to thank Miss Ohlson for the lovely time she gave us and for her untiring help throughout the trip. " Thank you," Miss Ohlson, for a most interesting and educational holiday. Edith Emmerson I6 years)

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BOOK REVIEWS " A MAN CALLED PETER " In this portrayal of life and its difficulties, Catherine Marshall tells of the life of her husband, Peter Marshall. Born and bred in Scotland, he nurses a desire to become a minister, as he feels that God has called him to the ministry. After deciding to sail to America, for his studies, he does so, unaware of the events which are to take place there. After studying for some time, he meets his future wife, who was completing a training school course at Agnes Scott College in the same district. She had been intrigued by Marshall's sermons for some time, until one day she was chosen to go with him to a youth function. In the weeks after this their friendship develops, and although Catherine falls in love with Peter, he does not realise that he loves her until she is about to return to her home. They marry, and Peter is asked to fill the vacancy of the pulpit at the Covington Church while nearby. He then decides to accept the position as preacher at the New York Avenue Church, understanding that he and his wife will live in the large mansion. Before commencing work, he takes his wife to Scotland for a holiday with his mother and sister, Chris. After an enjoyable vacation, they return to the Church; even after several weeks of his preaching, people have to be turned away from the Church because of its limited capacity. Hundreds of people write to him, praising his beautiful sermons and they are very interested in all his sermons. In the New York Avenue Church, although there are many fine people, Marshall objects to their over-critical eyes as they begin to tell him new methods of arranging things for the Church. In 1940 Peter John was born, and throughout his life the elder Peter looked on him not just as a son but as a very good friend. At the end of March, 1943, after a thorough examination, it was revealed that Catherine had developed tuberculosis, and she was ordered to bed. Eighteen months later there was no change in her condition, and she still remained in bed. It was decided that she should go to Virginia for a holiday with her

parents. After careful thought and prayer, Catherine found that she could walk again, and she recovered quickly. Peter and Catherine then bought a house at Cape Cod, called Waverly, and they decided to spend one month per year at the house. While on holidays Jeff, a small puppy, joined the family. Peter's health had been worrying him for some time, and then one day, as he was preaching at New York Avenue, he collapsed, and on further examination, it was found that he had thrombosis. After a long convalescence, he seemed to regain his strength, and still carried on his normal work. He was elected Chaplain of the United States of America's Senate. Then one night Peter developed severe pains in his chest; the doctor came, and Peter was taken to hospital, where he died the next morning. Thousands of phone calls, letters and telegrams came from all over the world, showing their love for Peter Marshall and their sympathy for his wife. In time, Catherine and Peter John adjusted their lives to the change, and went to their cottage at Cape Cod. Here, everything reminded Catherine of Peter, and she began to think of the last time she had seen him . . . Peter was lying on the stretcher where the two orderlies had put him for the moment while the ambulance was waiting just outside the front door. He had looked up at her, and smiled through his pain, and said: See you, darling . . . see you in the morning," and she had felt a sudden pang of joy as she knew God would allow her to see him in their next life together. Heather McLeod (16 years).

" DESIREE " (By Annemarie Selinko) " Desiree " is a fascinating and intimate story of a silk merchant's daughter, who became Napoleon's fiancee, married a great French marshal, and finally became Queen of Sweden. The setting is the glory and pageantry of the Napoleonic age. The book is written as a diary, and it records the changing scenes

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in the life of Citizeness Desiree Clary. The simple and friendly style brings the readers close to the characters, and the story throws a new and interesting light on history. The book opens when Desiree is a vivacious girl of fourteen. Her ambition is to see her sister Julie " suitably " married, and this brings her into contact with Napoleon Bonaparte, and the two become engaged. However, gradually Napoleon rises from a Corsican soldier to become one of the greatest leaders of France. In an effort to rise higher up the social scale he marries Josephine, a beautiful and wealthy woman. Desiree is so upset that she attempts to throw herself into the Seine, but is dramatically saved by General Bernadotte, whom she later marries. Fame comes to the couple, and they are offered the crown of Sweden—much to Napoleon's anger. The characters are as interesting as the story. The powerful, energetic and magnetic personality of Napoleon is depicted vividly; the cunning Tallyrand, and the cynical Fouche are well drawn; the splendour and brilliance of the Tuileries form a colourful background to the story. " Desiree " has a sound historical basis, and this adds to the value of the book. The fact that the Swedish Royal Family represents the direct result of the strange course of events which took place over one hundred years ago makes the reader realise that "truth is stranger than fiction.'' Shirley Bennett (16 years). "THE DEVIL'S CUB" (By Georgette Heyer) Duels, runaway marriages, rakes and heroines form the substance of this fast-moving Regency romance. Written with an eye to the dramatic, " The Devil's Cub " is enthralling, packed with action and speckled with humour. The hero, the Marquis of Vidal, is a young rake, dark, handsome, with a thin-lipped, sardonic smile He is reckless and devilish, dexterous with both rapier and pistol, and has a taste for beautiful women. The disastrous outcome of a duel forces him to leave England, and he impetuously sends a note inviting his latest love, Sophia Challoner, to accompany him, The note is misdelivered to

Sophia's sister, Mary. Knowing Vidal's reputation, Mary feels compelled to make the journey to Dover to protect her sister. Having accomplished the night's journey with him by wearing a mask and hood, she discloses her identity to him. Furious at her deception, Vidal resolves to carry her off to France. Mary belongs to a distinctly Bourgeois family, but has been educated in a very select seminary by her grandfather, Sir Giles Challoner. Although she is highly intelligent and accomplished, both her mother and sister are exactly the opposite; as a result of this, the scandal they cause about her trip gives her many embarrassing moments. Mary becomes very fond of Lord Vidal, realising he is merely a spoilt boy, whilst her coolness and courage in a crisis win his .admiration. His Grace of Avon, Vidal's father, proves an interesting character, with a disconcerting way of analysing people's motives. His wife, Leonie, is charmingly French and feminine; her frankness contrasts strikingly with the subtlety and insincerity of talk in high society. " The Devil's Cub " is an exciting story, containing much witty conversation and gaiety. The many adventures of Mary and Vidal make interesting reading, but, to me, their characters are not lifelike. Annabel Russell (I 6 years). " H.M.S. ULYSSES " In his book, 'I H.M.S. Ulysses," Alistair MacLean has given an accurate and detailed description of a convoy travelling to Murmansk, Russia, during the last war. He catches vividly, the atmosphere of the intense cold, the hazardous conditions and gallant behaviour, and gives the reader a lasting picture of the cruel journey. Carefully chosen words and phrases present a realistic episode of human torture and endurance. We see the indifference of officials sitting in warm offices further south with pre-occupied minds, the determination of German submarines and bombers, and the greater determination of Admiral Tyndall and Captain Vallery on the Ulysses. The story begins on a Sunday morning in Scapa Flow. A heated meeting with ViceAdmiral Starr, from the Admiralty, and the leaders of the ship was held, and no amount

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SOME NEW BOOKS The books mentioned here are four of many which were bought with money raised at the Library Fete held in July. Many people have not yet discovered these works, and we would like to give them an outline of some of the books we particularly recommend.

" SARA DANE " (By Catherine Gaskin) This is a fascinating novel, depicting the life of the early settlers in New South Wales. The story tells of beautiful, educated Sara Dane, who at the age of eighteen was transported for theft. It tells how she rose from being a convict in rags to become one of the most important and dazzling figures in the social life of Sydney. The book gives many vivid descriptions of the manner in which the convicts were treated and the growth of a rough settlement into a thriving and important town. The character of Sara dominates this romantic story, but throughout we receive a colourful impression of the very early life in the colony. CHRISTIAN MARLOWE'S DAUGHTER " (By Frances Parkinson Keyes) Like " Sara Dane," this book depicts the life and loves of one woman—Faith Marlowe. As a child she was taken to Europe by her mother, where she was brought up. Into her life came Rudolph, the German Count; Sebastian, the dashing Spanish nobleman; and the American artist, Sam. Their lives entwine in a colourful tapestry set against the fire and thunder of the First World War in Europe. We get a glimpse of the gay European social life, which was later altered by the war. " THE EGYPTIAN " (By Mika Waltari) This is one of the most spectacular novels ever written. The setting is Egypt, 1300 B.C., and the central figure is Sinuhe, the physician, brought up by poor parents, after he was found as a baby in a reed boat on the Nile. His rise to power in the court of Pharoah and travels through Syria and the East present to us on a large scale the cultured way of life of three thousand years ago. The book is also centred about the spiritual search made by men of that age, for a god of love, whom they believed controlled their lives. Men and women, beautiful and cruel, gay and warlike, strange and pagan, tragic and evil, pass before us in a cavalcade of historic drama and passion. This is truly a memorable book. (Continued on Page 67)

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OLD COLLEGIANS' ASSOCIATION " MORONGO " OLD COLLEGIANS

SCHOOL SWIMMING SPORTS

Office-bearers for 1957:

This event was also held in February, and the Old Collegians were represented by Jan Winstanley, Jan Dix, Prue McKewan and Vida Fallaw. SOCIAL EVENINGS The first of these functions was • held on March 1st at Elizabeth Lodge, and proved a very enjoyable evening. Fifty-two were present, including members of staff, who were our guests. A second evening was held on September 18th. This took the form of a picture night, with supper, but was very poorly attended, only twenty being present. The dinner which was to have been held on Sports Day Eve was found to be impracticable.

President: June McColl. Senior Vice-President: Gladys Profitt. Junior Vice-President: Audrey Gillett. Secretary: Jean Rentoul. Treasurer: Eathorne Pavia. ANNUAL REUNION Once again the Reunion was held at the School on Saturday, December 3rd, 1955, and about 120 members were present. The Annual Meeting was held in the Hall, and after Mary Thomson had welcomed Miss Shaw and Miss Pratt, the reports from the branches were read, together with that of the Geelong Association. These showed that a very keen interest in the Association and the School was the central motive of all the branches, and it was particularly pleasing to find that Melbourne was again functioning, after a temporary lapse. Mary Thomson was re-elected to the presidency, and was warmly thanked fOr her interest in all the various activities of the Association. At the close of the meeting members adjourned to a High Tea, which had been prepared by Jean Rowe and a willing band of helpers, and which, from the babel in the dining room, was very much enjoyed by all. Guests included Miss Shaw, Miss Pratt, Miss Pillow, Miss Sutherland, Miss Ohlson, the prefects, and representatives from P.L.C., M.L.C., The " Hermitage " and M.C.E.G.G.S. In the evening members were entertained by Evelyn Hair and Barbara Bossence, who showed slides of their overseas tours, and the Reunion was brought to a close by the usual chit-chat over a cup of tea. " SUN " TENNIS CUP This fixture was held at the M.L.C. courts on February 26th and March 3rd, and although our girls did not reach the finals, they thoroughly enjoyed the competition. Marjorie Poulston, Lynette Madden, Pat Tymms and Meredith McMillan represented " Morongo."

GARDEN PARTY Owing to the Geelong College Fete being held in March, the Garden Party was held a month later than usual, and proved to be an outstanding success. Old Collegians were represented on most stalls, and our share of the profits amounted to £175. " SUN " GOLF CUP Once again the Association was represented by a team in the Golf Cup, and although not among the winners, the girls all thoroughly enjoyed the competition, and are keen to again enter next year. The team consisted of Clare Ockleston, Marieta Moir, Jan Winstanley, Jessie Lilburne, Annie Taylor, Doreen Williams and Doreen Baxter. ATHLETICS At the School Sports the usual afternoon tea was served for Old Collegians, but the response on this occasion was not good. A running team represented the Association in the annual relay race. DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE Under the auspices of Melbourne Branch the Balwyn Players presented the play, "I Rookery Nook," to a capacity house in the McPhillimy Hall. This effort was in connection with the Gertrude Pratt Hall Appeal, and Lorna Hooper and her committee are to be congratulated on the fine result. An amount of £39/ 1 5/ 1 1 was received from the evening.

DEBUTANTES AT " MORONGO OLD COLLEGIANS' ''AT HOME " Beverley Collins, Faye Pope, Denise Hargreaves, Muriel Thomson, Nanette Olney, Judy Lowe, Pam Lilburne. Back Row (L. to R.): Heather Robertson, Judy Lindsay, Miss L. Shaw (Principal), Miss M. Thomson (Pres. O.C.A.), Elaine Thomas, Nola Longwell. Centre Row (L. io R.): Front Row (L. to R.): Val Carson, June Hendy.

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THE LUCERNIAN GERTRUDE PRATT HALL APPEAL In March the committee was pleased to welcome to its monthly meeting our Principal, Miss Shaw, who came as representative of the Council to put before the members the great need for the new hall. It was agreed to launch a general appeal and to add to the amount raised all monies held by the Association in the Hall Account. It was decided to have a three-month appeal, to be brought to a climax at the Victory At Home, to be held in June. Records were prepared, recorded and packed, over 1000 being sent to the parents of present girls and to Old Collegians throughout Australia and New Zealand. This resulted in just over £2,000 being added to the amount already held, the cost of records and postage being paid for from our profits from the Garden Party and the At Home.

AT HOME The Victory At Home, held at the Palais Royal on June 24th, proved to be an outstanding success, 700 dancers and onlookers being present. Thirteen debutantes, trained by Jacqueline Dabb, who was assisted by Adrienne Clarke and Marlene Metherall, were presented to the official party, consisting of Miss Shaw, Miss Pratt and Mrs. Batten. At the conclusion of the presentation, Mary Thomson handed Miss Shaw a cheque for £5,090 towards the Hall Fund, which figure, although very good, only amounts to onequarter of what is required.

CHARITY FUND The usual Rummage Sale was held in July, and as a result of the excellent parcels of good, clean clothing sent in, an amount of £27/7/2 was added to the fund.

DEBUTANTE RETURN DANCE This happy social function was held on July 28th in the Geelong West Town Hall, and proved very successful. Both debutantes and mothers had worked hard, and were pleased to hand to the Senior Committee an amount of £12/19/6 for the Hall Fund.

GARDEN FETE AT " LE: AA PARK Thanks are due to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas for their generosity in placing their property at the disposal of a very active organising

committee for the Garden Fete held on October 13th. A wonderful day assisted to bring streams of people to Drysdale, and, thanks to the workers on the well-stocked stalls and the amusements, an amount of about £340 resulted from the effort, which was in aid of the Hall Fund.

SCHOOL SERVICE The School Service was held on October 14th, in St. David's Church, at 7 p.m., and it was inspiring to see a full Church. A large body of Old Collegians was present, joining with the School in making this service an outstanding one.

BRANCHES Both Melbourne and Western District Branches have been active this year, and this interest is most encouraging, both to the parent branch and to the School. Members of the Geelong Committee visited Melbourne on the occasions of their two fine Reunions, and representatives were also present at Colac for their annual meeting. It must be gratifying to those members of the Melbourne Branch who kept the branch alive during a very difficult period, to see the response and the upsurge of interest during this year.

YOUNGER SET The Younger Set has again proved its worth in the good year it has had, and the very great assistance it has given on the occasions of the two Garden Fetes. Rosemary Aikman has been an excellent leader, and we wish the new Senior Hostess, Marlene Metherall, all success in the New Year.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN The Association is affiliated with this women's organisation, and is represented on the committee by Jessie Lilburne and Eathorne Pavia. Ten pounds was voted to assist in sending medical supplies to a hospital in Burma.

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Collegian doings and for the time and energy she devoted to assist in the organising of the Record Appeal. The enforced retirement of Miss Pillow came as a shock to members. Miss Pillow has been a good friend to all Old Collegians, and has been so much a part of " Morongo " that it had seemed she would always be there. For her friendship and guidance to both present and past girls we would indeed thank her, and in doing so we would acknowledge the great debt " Morongo " owes to her for her faithful and loyal service to the School. We do trust she will have many happy years to enjoy a well-earned rest. Mr. Geoff. Neilson has once again audited the books, and with the increased activities of the Association, this takes quite a lot of time and study, and we thank him for his part. To the committee, quite a number of whom will be retiring this year, we do say a very special " Thank you." This year has put heavy demands on committee members, and they have responded in a quite remarkable manner. Each year has its share of joy and sadness; to those who have become engaged, have married or who have welcomed tiny folk to their homes we extend our best wishes; and to those who have parted with loved ones we pass on our sincere sympathy. In particular, we would mention Miss Shaw, with whom we sympathise on the death of her mother. In conclusion, we hold out the hand of friendship to any girls leaving school. We do urge you to join the Association and keep your link with the School, which has given you so much. " MORONGO " OLD COLLEGIANS' ASSOCIATION

Expenditure . Advertising .. Printing and Stationery . Postage .. " Lucernians " Badges .. Christmas Cards .. Reunion .. " Morongo "— Scholarship Dux Prize .. Prizes, Younger Set Sun " Tennis Cup .. Interest— Melbourne WeStern District .. • • Old Collegians' Flag . • Sundry Expenditure .. • •

30 15 37 0 53

s. d. 2 6 0 3 6 3 0 0 0 0 5 0 7 1

20 0 10 10 5 0 3 0

0 0 0 0

3 7 3 7 21 16 17 3

6 6 0 9

Income

Reunion .. " Lucernians " Donations .. . Interest .. . Exchange .. . Younger Set .. .

£ s. d. 39 10 0 0 5 3

£

s. d.

39 15 3 54 10 0 28 19 II 1 0 0 87 0 5 0 5 6 5 0 0 £216 II

I

s. d.

225

5 10

£8 14

Deficiency for Year ..

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Balance Sheet as at October 31s+, 1956 £ Life Membership Fund .. Charities Fund .. Subscriptions in Advance Sundry Creditors .. General Fund— Balance, Nov. 1st, 1955 Less Deficiency for Year

s. d.

90 10 8 14

s. d. £ 2307 12 0 74 19 4 1 0 0 1 18 0

4 9 81 15 £2467

7

4 11

These Funds are represented by: s. d. £ s. d. £ 1120 0 0 Commonwealth Bonds .. 700 0 0 S.E.C. Debentures .. Gas & Fuel Corporation 100 0 0 Debentures .. 300 0 0 M. & M.B.W. Debentures I 5 5 Petty Cash .. . 235 18 6 C'wealth Savings Bank Stock— 8 15 0 Badges .. I 6 0 Christmas Cards .. 10 I 0

Revenue Account for the Year ended October 31st, 1956

Membership Fees— Geelong .. Western District ..

£

£2467

4 II

TRUST ACCOUNTS Statements of Receipts and Payments for the Year Ended October 31s+, 1956 " Morongo " Fund

Cash at C'wealth Savings Bank, Nov. 1st, .. 1955 .. .. .. Add Receipts, Interest . . . . Cash at Bank, Oct. 31st, .1956

£

s. d.

9 7

5 0

. . . £16

6 4

5 10

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Gertrude Pratt Hall Fund

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131

5

7

Six dances have been held, the first being on February 25th at St. Andrew's Hall, East Geelong. This dance took the form of a " Bad Taste " Night, and a great deal of fun was had by all the weirdly-dressed people who attended.,

2366 19

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£2498

4

8

2050

0

0

£448

4

8

150

0

0

. .. 1900

0

0

The activities of the " Morongo " Younger Set this year have been many and varied, our social functions being most successful both socially and financially.

s. d.

s. d. £ Cash at State Savings Bank, Nov. 1st, 1955 .. Add Receipts— 126 4 4 I nterest . . . . .. 179 12 9 "At Home," 1956 .. 12 0 0 Western District Branch .. .. 15 0 0 Younger Set .. .. 2014 2 0 Special Appeal .. 20 0 0 Balance, 1955 Garden Party

Less Payments— S.E.C. Debentures .. Advance Payment, " Morongo " .

Cash at Bank, Oct. 3Ist, 1956

In May a " Bohemian " Night was held nine miles out of Geelong, at Freshwater Creek. Everyone looked very foreign clad in berets and duffle coats, and supper of hot pies was in keeping with the theme.

Harris Fund

£

s. d.

Cash at State Savings Bank, Nov. 1st, 1955 .. Add Receipts, Interest

12 19 3 19

4 3

Less Payments, A. C. Harris Prize ..

16 18 3 3

7 0

at Bank, Oct. 31st, 1956

£13 15

7

.

Balance Sheet of Trust Accounts as at October 31st, 1956

£

" Morongo " Fund .. Gertrude Pratt Hall Fund Harris Fund ..

s. d. 166 5 10

. .. .

3598 4 93 15

8 7

£3858

I

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£

s. d.

1480 1350 300

0 0 0

250 462 16

0 0 0 3 5 10

£3858

6

0 0 0

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Everyone enjoyed this dance so much, we decided to hold another " Bohemian " Night, again at Freshwater Creek Hall. This took place in June, and supper this time was " hot-dogs." Three more dances have been held, one in the Newtown Municipal Hall, on August 14th, the second in the Geelong West Town Hall Supper Room, on August 25th, and the last on September 22nd, also at the Geelong West Town Hall- Supper Room. The decorations at the latter were on the theme of tions Spring, and it proved to be one of our most successful dances this year, everyone enjoying themselves immensely. At our July meeting it was decided to issue admittance tickets to all friends of the Younger Set. We now have almost one hundred ticket-holders, each of whom brings any number of friends to our dances. We are also able to send notices of our coming functions to these people. With the increasing attendances at our dances, it was decided at our August meeting that our admittance subscription did not warrant supper, and its absence has since proved most successful. A dance is to be held in October, and as November is the examination month for many, and also Olympic Games month, our annual barbecue has been moved to December. It is also proposed to hold a Mannequin Parade in early November in aid of the Gertrude Pratt Hall Fund.

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The Younger Set has been active in directions other than social. In April we ran the drinks and ice-creams stall at the Annual "Morongo" Fete, and also at the "Morongo" Fair at " Leura Park," in October. We also performed our annual " blowing-up " of the four hundred balloons for the " Morongo " At Home. At our Annual Meeting, held on October 3rd, elections were carried out for the forthcoming year. There were several alterations owing to the retirement both of Senior Hostess and Treasurer. The election results were as follow: Senior Hostess: Marlene Metherall. Assistant Senior Hostess: Judy Eagles. Secretary: Loretta Leyland. Treasurer: Diane Hill. The financial report at our Annual Meeting revealed a credit balance of £22/14/7. A donation of £10 was made to the Gertrude Pratt Hall Fund during the June appeal. I would like to thank all the girls who have supported me so well this year, and particularly the Secretary, Loretta Leyland, and the Treasurer, Jan Hill, for all the work done and help given by them during my year of office. Rosemary Aikman, Senior Hostess.

IN MEMORIAM It was with deep regret that we heard of the death of Mrs. T. A. lngpen (Violet Anderson) early in 1956. Violet lngpen was an original member of the Association, having been a pupil of Miss Harris at Newtown Ladies' College. As a Past-President of the Old Collegians, she had been one of that small committee that, in the early stage, had built our Association on such a strong foundation. Having no girls of her own to send to the School, she had the great joy of seeing her grand-daughters enjoying the wonderful opportunities afforded girls attending " Morongo." We do extend our sympathy to her family.

ITEMS OF INTEREST Old Collegians seem to be quite travelminded, and news comes from different parts of the globe. Irene Weaver is nursing at Metabolic Clinic, near Hammersmith, while Margaret is a dispenser at Gordon Hospital. Elaine Whit-

taker, who is also qualified, hopes to join Margaret during the year. Dina Cannon has recently returned from overseas, and has joined the literary staff of the " Herald." Margaret Neilson is with the Law Offices of the Houses of Parliament in England, and during her holidays had a most interesting trip to Finland. Marie Pryor (Wilson) is living in Worthing, Sussex, and had an interesting experience in being one of the guests at a ball held at the home of the Duke of Norfolk and attended by H.M. Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. Judy Friend (Beach) is at present on tour overseas, and will be returning shortly. Helen and Marion Gillies will be returning this year after a wonderful time spent in Britain and on the Continent. Helen is joining the tutorial staff of the Alfred Hospital, while Marion is returning to the Margaret Coles Hospital. Others returning in the near future are June Collman (Backwell) and her two children, Barbara Petras (Bossence), Erica Wallace and Jean Bailey. Valerie Solomon has already arrived back. Elaine Wills was in Malaya for a time with the University Goodwill Mission. Nora Sutorius (Valk) is living in New York, where her husband is with K.L.M. Airlines. She has two boys, Phillip and Derek. Margaret Ebert (Lewis) is living on Manus Island, and has sent an interesting description of the life on the is► and. Nearer home, our girls are in varied positions. Wendy Say is doing a Manual Arts Course at the Melbourne Teachers' College. Judy Lindsay and Nola Longwell are at the Geelong Teachers' College, where Judy has the honour of being swimming champion. Faye Pope, Denise Hargreaves, Beverley Burch and Pat Tymms are at Mercer House, while Pam Lilburne and Betty Arnoldt are doing a Physical Education course at the University. Jancis Russell has been working at physiotherapy. Prudence McKewan is with the Geelong Library, and Lorraine Wood is at the University. Robin Urquhart is at the Emily McPherson School of Domestic Science, while Merran has begun a nursing career at the Alfred Hospital,

THE LUCERNIAN Sally Fletcher is nursing at the Alfred Hospital and is ticket secretary for the forthcoming Nurses' Ball. Jill Hazeldine, Jenny McKewan, Christine Sheppard and Lorraine Dyson have all started nursing at the Geelong Hospital. Morongo will be represented at the Olympics by Jan Gordon and Marieta Moir, who will look very smart in their green uniforms, with gold blouses and Monty berets. They have both been chosen as voluntary chaffeurs to the officials. Pat Elvins is now in one of the Government departments at Canberra. LIFE MEMBERS Honorary Members Czipo, Mrs. F. (Stella Mann), c/o. 17 Nantes St., Newtown. Fidler, Mrs. J. (June Baker), 8 Pine Ave., Seacliff, South Australia. Hallam, Mrs. D. (Dora Riddle), St. George's Manse, Ryrie St., Geelong. P.G.C., Geelong. Morongo Hope, Miss E. A., Mahoney, Mrs. J. (Alison Simson), 69 Paxton St., East Malvern. McLennan, Jean, Retreat Rd., Newtown. Pillow, Miss D., Aberdeen St., Newtown, Geelong. Pratt, Miss G. (first Headmistress), I Bayview Ave., Hawthorn. Storrer, Ailsa, c/o. Alfred Hospital, Melbourne. life Members Aikman, Rosemary, 31 Aphrasia St., Newtown, Geelong. Allan, Mrs. (Isabel Arnott), 40a Lansell Rd., Toorak. Allitt, Mrs. D. (Judith Evans), The Manse, Tresco. Andersen, Mrs. E. (Nancy Wallace), Sydney Par., East Geelong. Anderson, Janice, 166 Aberdeen St., Newtown. Anderson, Mrs. J. (Alison McPhee), la Nantes St., Newtown. Apps, Margaret, 15 Osborne St., Ocean Grove. Armstead, Mrs. E. (Norma Sweetten), 461 Bell St., Pascoe Vale South. Armstead, Mrs. E. (Gwenneth Sweetten), 464 Bell St., Pascoe Vale South. Arnoldt, Elizabeth, 72 Wyndham St., Kerang. Bales, Jan, Campbell St., Birchip. Ballintine, Aileen, Samaria Rd., Benalla. Batten, Beryl, 101 Hesse St., Queenscliff. Batten, Mrs. L. (Gwenda Ives), 61 Maude St., Geelong. Batten, Mrs. 0. (Minerva Hirst), 44 Buckland Ave., Newtown. Bell, Beverley, 14 Queenscliff Rd., East Geelong. Bennett, Mrs. (Shirley Herd), Point Cook Rd., Laverton. Bennett, Rona, " Elmhurst," Dimboola. Beswick, Mrs. T. (Cynthia Wootten), " Kilburn," Barnato Grove, Armadale. Blakiston, Mrs. S. (Gwen Madden), 30 Chester St., Newtown.

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Boardman, Voi, " Carramar," She Oaks, via Bannockburn. Bodey, Denise, 104 Noble St., Newtown. Bond, Isobel, " Hylock," Scott St., Cobden. Bradshaw, Jennifer, Rex Park, Caniambo. Briggs, Mrs. R. F. (Marian Moreton), " Elmhurst," Mt. Perry, Queensland. Brookes, Mardi, Box 43, Mt. Gambier, S. Australia. Browne, Margaret, " Laaneith," Portsea Rd., Portsea. Brownhill, Mary, 116 Prospect Rd., Newtown. Bruce, Mrs. L. (Betty Clay), The Esplanade, Point Lonsdale. Bucknall, Mrs. M. (Isabel Heard), Carinya, Willaura. Burke, Mrs. M. (Ida Brewster), 38 Scott St., Canterbury. Burnside, Margaret, 100 Prospect Rd., Newtown. Cairney, Mrs. A. C. (L. Winstanley), 24 Humble St., East Geelong. Caldow, Janette, " Glenroy," Winchelsea. Cameron, Margaret, "Colullah," Box 14, Lismore. Carmichael, Betty, "Argyle," Casterton. Carpenter, Mrs. J. (Vera Moebus), Shelford. Carr, Mrs. C. (Barbara Thomson), Layton Ores., Newtown. Carroll, Mrs. C. (Marjorie Field), Bohill," Fyansford. Chisholm, Mrs. J. (Lois Matthews), 99 Minerva Rd., Herne Hill, Geelong. Clarke, Adrienne, 86 Aberdeen St., Geelong. Clarke, Mrs. J. K. (Margot Lord), 86 Aberdeen St., Geelong. Cleveland, Mrs. G. (Pat Blakiston), 44 Warwick Rd., Ipswich, Queensland. Clutterbuck, Mrs. J. (Elsie David), 10 Daisy St., Newtown. Collins, Beverley, 9 Raven St., Geelong West. Cornell, Mrs. (Marjorie Gordon), 1442 Sturt St., Ballarat. Crawcour, Mrs. D. (Dorothy Jacobs), 100 Elphin Rd., Launceston. Croaker, Mrs. R. (Lola Tedcastle), 95 Mortimore St., Moorabbin. Cronk, Doreen, 20 Denman St., East Geelong. Dando, Margaret, 5 Gurr St., East Geelong. Darby, Mrs. G. (Heather Stewart), 34 Pleasant St., Newtown. Davey, Mrs. B. (Pierre Umhauer), Cecil St., Benalla. Davies, Mrs. L. B. (Lorna Clarke). Davis, Noreen, 360 Mill Point Rd., South Perth, W.A. Davis, Mrs. F. ( Pat Blythe), Lot 16, Coppards Rd., West Moolap. Deane, Lois, 444 Clarence St., Geelong West. de Carteret, Mrs. (Ruth Hagger), 30 Victoria Ter., Western Beach, Geelong. Deppeler, Mrs. (Audrey Till), "Araluen," Scotts Ck. Devine, Norma, 35 Virginia St., Newtown. Diggle, Alison, Hygeia," 2 Finch St., East Malvern. Dix, Mrs. W. (Jan Bowman), 185 Skene St., Newtown. Dohnt, Mrs. E. (Nancy Heard), Beverford, via Swan Hill. Dougall, Jean, 178 McKillop St., East Geelong. Dougall, Mrs. K. (Daisy Collins), 14 Cairns Ave., Newtown. Drake, Mrs. John (Jeanette Walker), 41 Upper Skene St.. Newtown. Duffield, Jean, 260 McKillop St., East Geelong. Dunn, Mrs. W. S. (June Graham), 122 Kincaid St., Wagga Wagga, N.S.W. Dunoon, Jennie, 58 Virginia St., Newtown.

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Duthie, Mrs. R. (Roberta Brockenshire), I 1 Freeman St., Balwyn. Eagles, Judith, 9 Upper Skene St., Newtown. Rothbury," Lal Lal, Victoria. Edwards, Judith, Ekstedt, Mrs. ( Enid Ebbott), 45 Retreat Rd., Newtown. Elder, Alisoun, Rokewood. Elder, Rosemary, " Koruc-a-ruc," Rokewood. Elsom, Jessie, Wallup, via Horsham. Elliott, Joan. Elvins, Pat, 10 Upper Skene St., Newtown. Engish, Lynette, 18 Humble St., East Geelong. Errey, Janet, 29 Barkley St., Camperdown. Errey, Helen, 29 Barkley St., Camperdown. Evans, Patricia, Nursing Staff, Queen Victoria Hosp. Evans, Mrs. Max (Jean Davies), The Peak,'' Nimmitabel, N.S.W. Evans, Mrs. R. (Betty Douglas), " Nauroy," Buckley, Victoria. Fallaw, Mrs. H. (Vida Walter), 18 Victoria Par., Eastern Beach. Fargie, Barbara, 234 Latrobe Ter., Geelong. Fargie, Joycelyn, 234 Latrobe Ter., Geelong. Fargie, Margaret, 234 Latrobe Ter., Geelong. Farquharson, Jenifer, Bushy Park, Birregurra. Fewtrell, Jennifer, 64 Albert St., Geelong West. Fewtrell, Judith, 64 Albert St., Geelong West. Fish, Jean, " Irol Park," Dookie. Fisher, Carleen, 33 Roxby St., Manifold Heights. Foley, Mrs. J. (Beth Winstanley), 3 Union St., Belmont Forster, Mrs. B. (Joan Toyne), 13 Delamere Rd., Trevallyn, Launceston. Forsyth, Marjorie, 239 McKillop St., Geelong. French, Mrs. B. (Rosemary Weddell), Pinaroo," Derrinallum. French, Mrs. J. (Mary Graham), 26 Orr St., Manifold Heights. Gartside, Mrs. (Claire Robb), 28 Glebe Ave., Cheltenham. Gaunt, Mrs. (Shirley McKinnon), 23 Vermont Par., Greensborough. Gawith, Betty, " Ravenswood," Duncan st., Murtoa. Gawith, Mary, Duncan St., Murtoa. Gebert, Mrs. C. (Pat Cassidy), Kennett River, Vic. Geddes, Innes, Karmala, Lake Bolac. Gell, Muriel, 27 Kardinia St., Belmont. Gillett, Audrey, " Jalna " Private Bag, Geelong. Gillies, Helen, 29 Roxby St., Manifold Heights. Gillies, Marion, 29 Roxby St., Manifold Heights. Glover, Dorothy, 24 Belseige Gro., Hampstead, M.W.3, London. Gordon, Fay, 99 Skene St., Geelong. Gordon, Jan, 202 Autumn St., Geelong West. Gordon, Jean, Box 33, Avoca. Gordon, Mrs. L. K., c/o. Mrs. A. Brown, 40 Prebend St., Bedford. Graham, Mrs. M. (Jeannette Wilson), 52 Beddock Ave., East Bentleigh. Graham, Marjorie, 24 Girton Cres., Geelong West. Grant, Lesley, 21 Hampden St., Armadale. Green, Mrs. H. (Beth Bartlett), cnr. Latrobe Ter. and Elizabeth St., Newtown. Green, Norma, Bridge Rd., Barwon Heads. Gorton, Mrs. J. (Jeanette Arnott), Mazi-Mazuri, Kenya, British East Africa. Gregory, Jenifer, Box 160, Horsham. Griffiths, Elaine, 5 Strachan Ave., Manifold Heights. Griffiths, Gwenda, 5 Strachan Ave., Manifold Heights.

Griffiths, Mrs. J. (Mavis Edmonds), Culbin Ave., Belmont. Hagger, Mrs. A. (Elsa Hemphill), 3 Rowena Rd., North Carnegie. Hamilton, Mrs. R. (Audrey Smith), 17 Douglass St., Manifold Heights. Hamilton, Mrs. D. M. (Jean Stiles), Orama, Inverleigh Hannan, Mrs. J. L. (Edith Olsen), 62 Eastgate St., Oakleigh, Victoria. Hargreaves, Denise, 160 Latrobe Ter., Geelong. Harper, Mrs. A. K. (Margot Prowse), Flat 3, 7 Glenroy Rd., Hawthorn. Harper, Merlyn, " Walmer," Lara Lake. Harris, Mrs. G. (Valerie Ives), Lot 61, cor. Craigie Rd. and Dundee Pla., Newtown, Geelong. Hartwick, June, " Garden Hill," Grovedale. Harsley, Mrs. J. (Lorna Morton), Flat 4, 2a Kertford St., East St. Kilda. Harvey, Mrs. J. (Joyce Richmond), Bell View, Murgheboluc. Harvey, Mrs. A. (Margaret Ellis), 9 Rupert Ave., Newtown, Hobart, Tasmania. Hasler, Elizabeth, Laurel Bank Par., Newtown. Hawken, Mrs. J. C. (Ena Miller), 35 Reynolds Par., Pascoe Vale. Headlam, Mrs. J. (Meg Carmichael), Argyle, Casterton. Heard, Janet, 27 Camden Rd., Newtown. Hearne, Patricia, 53 The Esplanade, Geelong. Heggie, Mrs. A. (Janet McKenzie), 26 Leonard St., Belmont. Henry, June, Golf View," Ballarat Rd., Geelong W. Herd, Mrs. M. (Margaret Lee), 10 Amunsden St., Belmont. Hill, Lisle, 26 Lonsdale St., South Geelong. Hirst, Helen, 279 Pakington St., Newtown. Hobbs, Mrs. Rex. (Marjorie Watts), Anakie Rd., North Geelong. Hocking, Mrs. I. (Joy Baker), 113a Noble St., N'town. Holmes, Mrs. A. P. (Gwenda Moreton), Coolangatta, Lake Bolac. Holmes, Mrs. A. (Wynne Sinclair), Rocklands," Drik Drik, via Heywood. Holt, Margaret, Bridge Hotel, Jingellic, N.S.W. Honey, Patricia, Merriwaap House," Ceres. Honeybun, Mrs. (Jean Judge), " Wattle Garth," Bobinwarrak East. Hopkinson, Mrs. W. (Mollie Shirra), 104 Aberdeen St., Geelong West. Hooper, Mrs. R. (Gwen Blakiston), Pakington St., Geelong West. Hunt, Mrs. J. (Joyce Smith), The Stone Chimney, Pa ra pa ra p. Hutchins, Mrs. C. J. (Winifred May), Colwin Vale, Raglan, via Beaufort. Huichins, Mrs. H. C. (Agnes Venters), Leigh Park P.B., Doroq, via Geelong. Hyde, Mrs. (Pauline Marchant), c/o. 6 Meakin St., East Geelong. Illingworth, Mrs. S. (Gwen Webster), 21 Laurel Bank Par., Newtown. Ince, Mrs. J. (Jean McKenzie), 8 South St., Belmont. Irving, Mrs. J. (Myrl Holt), 342 Myers St., Geelong. Johns, Beverley, "Ardcoille," Dooen. Johnstone, Merlyn, 7 Union St., Belmont. Jones, Helen, " Glencairn," Mt. Macedon. Jullien, Dorothy, 25 Drumcondra Ave., Geelong West. Keen, Mrs. H. S. (Gwen McKeon), Western Stores, Foster, Victoria.

THE LUCRNIAN Kelso, Mrs. M. (Mollie Bromell), Coleraine, Victoria. Green Abbey," Oaklands, N.S.W. Kerr, Joyce, King, Mrs. R. W. (Nancy Metherall), " Bowmont," Tatyoon, Victoria. Knights, Roma, I The Avenue, Western Beach. Kroger, Janice, 12 Normanby St., East Geelong Laney, Mrs. I. (Margaret Gowty), 4 Francis St., Newtown. Lomond, Mrs. (Elaine McKinnon), c/o. 23 Vermont Par., Greensborough. Lang, Isobel, 149 Minerva Rd., Geelong. Lee, Yvonne, "Allambee," Lismore. Leigh, Edith, Burnham Flats, Skene St., Geelong. Lewis, Mrs. I. (Nancy Day), 24 Volum St., Manifold Heights. Lilburne, Mrs. H. (Jessie Lowe), 100 Aphrasia St., Newtown. Lilburne, Pam, 373 Dandenong Rd., Armadale. Linderman, Mrs. (Barbara Hay), Gilgai, Moama, New South Wales. Lindsay, Anne, 102 Noble St., Newtown. Lindsay, Judy, 102 Noble St., Newtown. Little, Gwen, Hamilton Hotel, Gray St., Hamilton. Little, Valda, 43 Fyansford Rd., Newtown. Lloyd, Mrs. I. (Alison Williams), c/o. Marathon P.B., Geelong. Long, Hazel, 14 Pride Ave., Geelong West. Lorimer, Pam, Orton St., Ocean Grove. Louttit, Alys, 32 Volum St., Geelong West. Louttit, Kath, 32 Volum St., Geelong West. Lucas, Mrs. C. (Marjorie Galbraith), 104 Shannon Ave., Newtown. Luhrs, Mrs. (Margaret Routley), Marylands," Cavendish. Lyons, Doreen, II Scott St., Belmont. Macguggan, Mrs. Isobel, Box 24, Branxholme. Macintyre, Sheena, 21 Aphrasia St., Newtown. Mackay, Muriel, Box 351, Redcliffs. Madden, Audrey, Bell Post Hill, Geelong. Madden, Lynette, Bell Post Hill, Geelong. Madden, Marion, " Strathire," Batesford. Malseed, Dulcie, " Benara," Drik Drik. Maltby, Mrs. T. (Deidre Dadds), Riverview Ter., Belmont. Manger, Helen, 13 Howard St., Warrnambool. Manger, Barbara, 13 Howard St., Warrnambool. Margetts, Audrey, 43 Wattle Valley Rd., Canterbury. Marshall, Melba, Kilburnie Park P.B., Nhill. Marshall, Mrs. W. (Jean Venters), Scottsdale, Tas. Martin, Molly, 18 Gurr St., East Geelong. Mear, Mrs. T. W. (Thais Wood), 10 Austin St., Newtown. Meek, Mrs. A. J. (Betty Jackson), Bromleigh, Mininera, Victoria. Menzies, Mrs. K. (Marjorie Cooke), 57 Eversham Rd., Cheltenham. Miles, Mrs. F. (Margaret Pettitt), 2 Rugby St., Belmont. Mills, Riona, " lona," Dooen, via Horsham. Moir, Marieta, Berryden," Mir000 North. Money, Mrs. J. (Florence Davies), 110 Aphrasia St., Newtown. Money, Judy, 110 Aphrasia St., Newtown. Montgomery, Mrs. H. (Rosemary Ward), 13 Shannon Ave., Newtown. Moore, Jennifer, " Colebrook" P.B. No. 9, Murtoa. Moreton, Honor, Coolangatta, Lake Bolac.

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Orchard, Mrs. E. (Joyce Hinchliffe), I Douglass St., Manifold Heights. Parker, June, Spring Bank, Bannockburn. Parkes, Margaret, 40 Aberdeen St., Geelong. Paterson, Norma, 27 Gertrude St., Geelong West. Paterson, Mrs. J. H. (Kitty McLennan), 6 Kingscroft Rd., Prestwick, Ayrshire, Scotland. Patterson, Mrs. G. (Joycelyn McGilvray), Yuruga," Laverton. Patterson, Mrs. R. (M. Ward), Portland Rd., Hamilton Paton, Mrs. S. M. (Judy Johnson), "Crailing," Tooma, via Albury, New South Wales. Pavia, Mrs. E. (Loris Thomson), I King St., Belmont. Pavia, Mrs. Ron. (Eathorne Stewart), 3 Layton Cres., Newtown. Pearce, Beverley, I James St., North Geelong. Peel, Jean, " Tower Hill," Inverleigh. Penney, Jessie, 26 Stephen St., Newtown. Petras, Mrs. 0. (Barbara Bossence), Wien I, Rooseveltplatz 2, Austria. Petterson, Mrs. H. (Claire Thorne), The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Piper, Mrs. (11a Herd), 42 Scott St., Belmont. Porteous, Wendy, Kinross," 770 Burwood Rd., Hawthorn, E.3. Price, Beverley, 27 Fitzroy St., Geelong West. Profitt, Mrs. V. (Gladys Wynn), 5 Claremont Ave., Newtown. Pryor, Mrs. J. (Marie Wilson), 25 Park Ave., Worthing, Sussex, England. Purnell, Mrs. A. E. (Jean McIntyre), Narawong, Moriac. Purnell, Marjorie, c/o. 136 Noble St., Newtown. Pyper, Joanna, Queen Victoria Hospital, Melbourne. Rassmussen, Patsy. Read, Judith, c/o. Mrs. Longwell, 38 Austin St., Newtown. Reid, Mrs. J. D. (Nancy Munro), 275 Pakington St., Newtown. Reeve, Mrs. J. (Marjorie McGie), 22 Nantes St., Newtown. Reeves, Vera, c/o. The Hermitage, Pakington St., Newtown. Rentoul, Jean, 286 Latrobe Ter., Geelong. Rice, Barbara, 7 Fyans St., Chilwell. Richards, Mrs. D. (Esma McKindlay), Richmond Park, Perricoota Rd., via Moama. Richardson, Elaine, 124 Aphrasia St., Newtown. Richardson, Helen, Derrinallum Rd., Lismore. Rix, Mrs. L. (Margaret Cameron), Walker St., Cobden Rix, Merle, Box 153, Merbein, Victoria. Roberts, Mrs. (Avery' McKinnon), 764 Fellowes Cres., Albury, New South Wales. Robertson, Flora, 18 Culbin Ave., Belmont. Hillside," Winchelsea. Robertson, Ruth, Ross, Mrs. S. (Betty Hewitson), c/o. G. Hewitson, Esq., Healesville. Rowe, Jean, 195-201 Roslyn Rd., Belmont. Roydhouse, Mrs. D. (Peg Maddern), 69 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Belmont. Ruffin, Judith, I Upper Skene St., Newtown. Rumof, Daisie, Point Lonsdale. Ruxton, Mrs. E. (Dorothy Brown), 31 Retreat Rd., Newtown. Salmon, Mrs. J. (Elizabeth Sinclair), 5 Heygarth St., Echuca. Sedgwick, Mrs. R. (Rita Glen), 3 Glenleith Ave., Drumcondra, Geelong.

Seeger, Marleen, Caledonian Hotel, Lit. Ryrie St., Geelong. Selle, Mrs. A. (Stella Pagels), 359 Ryrie St., Geelong. Shannon, Mrs. John 1Laurice Bence), 135 Autumn St., Geelong West. Shorland, Mary, R.M.B. 52a, Moama, New South Wales Shone, Mrs. L. (Gwen Dancey), 25 Fairview St., Newtown. Sinclair, Ann, Nardoo, Bamawm Extension, Victoria. Slack, Lois, 11 Grandview Gro., Drumcondra, Geelong. Sloman, Mrs. J. (Lynne Adams), Orton St., Ocean Grove. Smith, Mrs. A. (Lorna McNaughton), Glenora, Gheringhap. Smith, Mrs. L. (Alyson Potter), 104 Bambra Rd., Caulfield. Smith, Mrs. C. (Carleen Lorimer), Orton St., Ocean Grove. Smith, Mrs. C. (Helen Sutcliffe), " North Glen," Elaine. Smith, Mrs. E. Logie (Enid Buchanan), 106 Prospect Rd., Newtown. Smith, Ethel, Ardlui, Glenormiston North. Snow, Mrs. C. (Margery TritChler), McDonald St., Belmont. Sowden, Beth, 283 Ryrie St., Geelong. Spencer, Mrs. D. (June Elvins), 18 Chester St., Newtown. Stabernack, Mrs. R. (Marjorie Blakiston), 100 Corio Ter., Geelong. Steel, Mrs. Ian (Joan McKenzie), Box 36, Winchelsea. Stephens, Madge, 12 Brice Ave., Newtown. Stephenson, Mrs. G. (Marian Messenger), P.O. Box 144, Mildura. Stewart, Mrs. H. (Barbara Batten), 101 Shannon Ave., Geelong. Stewart, Mrs. J. (Dawn Grundy), 369 Centre Rd., Bentleigh. Stringer, Mrs. (Joan Mockridge), Regent St., West Moolap. Strong, Ella, 93 Roslyn Rd., Belmont. Strong, Joy, 93 Roslyn Rd., Belmont. Sutherland, Shirley, Fischer St., Kyabram. Sutorius, Mrs. E. (Nora Volk), 327 First Ave., Pelham, New York. Swann, Mrs. A. (Betty Hughes), 187 Elgin St., Carlton. Swanson, Anne, " Coniston," Lismore. Symons, Mrs. (Isabel Hargreaves), Almonds, via Lake Rowan. Talsma, Mrs. W. (Alexe Carnell), 7 Lunan Ave., Drumcondra. Taylor, Mrs. G. (Heather Wallace), 36 Donnelly Ave., Norlane. Thompson, Mrs. J. (Elva Illingworth), 21 Fitzroy St., East Geelong. Thomson, Mrs. A. (Jean Calder), 9 Manifold St., Manifold Heights, Geelong. Thomson, Mary, 181 Roslyn Rd., Belmont. Thomson, Helen, 5 Margaret St., Newtown, Geelong. Thomson, Muriel, 39 Pakington St., Geelong West. Thornton, Betty, " Roseneath," Tallygaroopna Road Delivery. Till, Mary, National Bank, Euroa. Timms, Freda, Fisher St., Torquay. Tolhurst, Mrs. W. (Morva Long), 48 Wallace Ave., Murrumbeena. Townsend, Noel, Palmerston Sq., Bendigo, Victoria. Toyne, Mrs. (Joan Foster), I I Elgin St., Geelong West.

THE LUCERNIAN Toyne, Mrs. I. (Margaret Craig), Lichen Gro., Highton. Turnbull, Joyce, 382 Myers St., Geelong. Tyack, Mrs. I. (Margaret Grenfell), 5 Shackleton St., Belmont. Varley, Mrs. A. J. (Phyllis McKenzie), Wilga, N.M.B. 20, Tocumwal, New South Wales. Veness, Mrs. C. (Jean Cameron), Kentlea," Hill St., Manilla, New South Wales. Venters, Nan, 35 Virginia St., Newtown. Venters, Mrs. S. (Sadie Honey), Springdale, • Stonehaven. Wainewright, Mrs. R. (Bertha Levy), Winchelsea. Walker, Mrs. (Elizabeth Tarr), c/o. National Bank, Australia House, Strand, London. Walker, Jocelyn, 3 Hector St., Geelong West. Wallace, Erica, " Chipchase," Ryrie St., Geelong. Walter, Mrs. K. (Agnes Black), Box 51, Macarthur, Victoria. Watson, Mrs. (Janet Turner), 103 Ashburn Gro., Ashburton. Waugh, Dorothy, Ripley Vale, Balliang. Weaver, Irene, 55 Bellarine St., Geelong. Weaver, Margaret, 55 Bellarine St., Geelong. Wettenhall, Mrs. H. (Margaret Simson), " Oak Hill," Linton. White, Mrs. R. (Gertrude Walter), 372 Myers St., East Geelong. Wightwick, Mrs. (Beth Davis), 48 High St., Parkes, New South Wales. Williams, Mrs. A. (Doreen White), Bellbrae, via Geelong. Williams, Margot, 3 Clifton Ave., Stawell. Williams, Mrs. J. (Beverley Elshaugh), Marathon " P.B., Geelong. Wills, Elaine, " Braemar," Streatham. Wills, Helen, " Cherry Mount," Streatham. Wilson, Mrs. W. (Gwen Purnell), 15 Frank St., Newtown. Wood, Elaine, Box 98, Balranald, New South Wales. Wood, Mrs. S. (Jean Mathieson), 15 Nantes St., Newtown. Wood, Lorraine, 185 West Melbourne Rd., Geelong. Worland, Valerie, Strathmere, Winchelsea. Wright, Mrs. J. (Myee Herd), Newsagency, Lorne. Yateman, Mrs. 0. (Pat Dean), Torquay. Young, Mrs. R. (Beverley McDougall), Swan Hill, Victoria. GEELONG BRANCH Financial Members Armitage, Margaret, 23 Stawell Rd., Horsham. Baxter, Marie, 23 Lupton St., Geelong West. Baxter, Doreen, 23 Lupton St., Geelong West. Carson, Val., " Kanara," Larpent. Chew, Patricia, 11 Vincent Ave., Western Beach. Carmichael, Margaret, Box 59, Merbein. Cameron, Beverley, Collolah, Lismore. Crosby, Marion, 4 Lindon Court, Windsor. Cuttriss, Mrs. A. (Alison Madden), Mt. Pleasant Rd., Highton. David, Jennifer, 290 Payne St., Forest Hill, Albury. Ebert, Mrs. B. (Margaret Lewis), Manus Island. Elms, Judith, 64 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Belmont. Ellis, Mary, Tungamah, Victoria. Fay, Mrs. H. (Ketha McCoy), Cunningham St., Bingarra, New South Wales. Forbes, Margaret, Heather Bank," Westmere. Fletcher, Sally, Nurses' Home, Alfred Hospital.

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Garrett, Barbara, 93 Elizabeth St., Geelong West. Gerrard, Erryl, 69 Wyndham St., Shepparton. P.B. 3, Koroit. Gapes, Barbara, " Galbraith, Doreen, 12 Elboden St., Hobart, Tasmania. Habergham, Joan, 2 Regent Court, McKillop St., Geelong. Hanna, Lois, 1 Natimuk Rd., Horsham. Harding, Mrs. D. (Nancy White), 10 Noble St., Newtown. Hawker, Elizabeth, 23 Volum St., Manifold Heights. Hawker, Nancy, 23 Volum St., Manifold Heights. Hawker, Pamela, 23 Volum St., Manifold Heights. Hazeldine, Jill, 2 Wallace Street, Newtown. Heard, Judith, Private Bag, Horsham. Hendy, June, 31 Shannon Ave., Newtown. Hendy, Mrs. J. C. (Ingo Dowsett), 31 Shannon Ave., Newtown. Henshaw, Mrs. B. ( Marjorie Munro) , 107 Aberdeen St., Newtown. Hill, Janice, 29 Volum St., Geelong West. Hindell, Elizabeth, 145 Skene St., Newtown. Hopkins, Helen, 13 Exeter St., Belmont. Hopkins, Jill, Bethany Babies' Home. Homberg, Mrs. (Kathleen Davis), 280 Latrobe Ter., Newtown. Huddlestone, Alwynne, Queens Park, Newtown. Howe, Mrs. P. (Patsy Madden), McDonald St., Colac. Jolly, Marlene, " Brae Burn," Anakie. Knight, Rosemary, Break-'o-day, Finley, N.S. Wales. Lang, Shirley, Balintore, via Colac. Longwell, Nola, 38 Austin St., Newtown. Lowe, Judith, 16 Purrumbete Ave., Manifold Heights. Meredith, Judy, 14 Normanby St., East Geelong. Moir, Lynette, 38 McDonald St., Geelong West. Moreton, Rosemary, Balliang East, via Bacchus Marsh, Murray, Helen, Box 45, Merbein, Victoria. McKewan, Prue, " Shoubra," Highton. McMiken, Janette, 90 Maude St., Shepparton. McMiken, Lyn, 90 Maude St., Shepparton. Nicholson, Gerda, 79 Aphrasia St., Newtown. Olney, Nanette, Geelong Road, Torquay. Orr, Mrs. K. (Nancy Barr), 14 Briley St., East Hawthorn, E.3. Patching, Joy, 17 Learmonth St., Queenscliff. Poulston, Mrs. (Marjorie Barnes), Fisher St., Belmont, Geelong. Powell, Beth, 2 Market Rd., Werribee. Prosser, Joyce, 49 Lascelles Ave., Manifold Heights. Profitt, Helen, 5 Claremont Ave., Newtown. Purnell, Mrs. W. V., 17 Buckland Ave., Newtown. Robertson, Heather, I 2a Camden Rd., Newtown. Ross, Janet, National Bank, Eildon. Russell, Jancis, 39 Sims St., Sandringham. Salmon, Margaret, " Turkeith," Birregurra. Say, Wendy, 28 Church St., Benalla. Schefferle, Norma, 24 Retreat Rd., Newtown. Stephens, Elizabeth, " Greenbanks," Bannockburn. Stuckey, Helen, " Murtonga," Rendelsham, South-East South Australia. Taylor, Mrs. D. R. (Annie McDonald), Riverglen," Bannockburn. Thomas, Elaine, 30 Belfast St., Newtown. Thomson, Mrs. D. (Joan Bartle), 112 Roslyn Rd., Belmont. Thorne, Mrs. D. (Nancy Gowty), 43 Bell Par., Drumcondra. Tymms, Patricia, 222 West Melbourne Rd., G'Iong W. Urquhart, Merran, Orton St., Ocean Grove.

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Urquhart, Robin, Orton St., Ocean Grove. Winstanley, Jan, 9 Balmoral Cres., North Geelong. Whittaker, Margaret, 55 Shannon Ave., Newtown. Woods, Glenys, Box 228, Merbein. Wray, Lesley, 16 Fitzroy St., Geelong West. ENGAGEMENTS Isobel Arnott to Geoffrey Allan. Gwenda Griffiths to Ron Moss. Jenny Bradshaw to Frank Currie. Joan Pope to Geoffrey Swain. Elaine Richardson to James Heggie. Marie Vautier to Ross Kershaw. Doreen Lyons to Tom Harding. Hilary Cherry to Hugh Steel. Wendy Wallis to Douglas Buzolich. Gwen Dyson to Ian Hardisty. Roma Knights to Ian Edwards. Margaret Gowty to Bill Laney. Joy Strong to Donald Rau. Margaret Bodey to Donald Rockliffe. Betty Barber to Ronald Waters. Beverley Cameron to Gordon McNeill. June Tonkin to Bruce Robertson. Alison Stephens to Graeme Miller. Freda Tymms to E. Vallance. Melitza Meldrum to Hugh Millar. Elizabeth Hawker to John MacDonald. Jean Edwards to Brian Elder. Joy Stallard to Bruce Roberts. Jean Trethowan to Robert Lucas. Mary Matheson. Margaret Richards. Janet Heard to Neil Northfield. Wendy Bedggood to Franz Gelhert. Lynette Madden to MyIles Cave. Elizabeth Hasler to Donald Pigdon. Dorothy Doull to Clifford McCoy. MARRIAGES Gwenda Holt to Allan Glasson. Beverley McDougall to Robin Young. Patsy Madden to Philip Howe. Thais Wood to Trevor Mear. Marjorie Henry to Greville Gowty. Barbara Hay to Bernard Lindeman. Betty Grant to John McKenzie. Cynthia Wootten to Thomas Beswick Betty Firth to Ken Scales. Jeanette Wilson to Max Graham. Patricia Cassidy to Clarence Gebert. Janet McKenzie to Arthur Heggie. Dorothy Brownlees to Charles Grimshaw. Rosemary Ward to Hugh Montgomery. Barbara Bossence to Olda Petras. Barbara Boyce to Alex Purves. Enid Baxter to Malcolm Oscar. Jeanette Murton (Arnott) to John Gorton. Lorraine Munro to Neil Kerley. Isobel' Arnott to Geoffrey Allan. Alison Williams to Ian Lloyd. Margaret Lewis to Brian Ebert. Eunice Hawson to Roger Penman. Patricia Bunyan to Ronald Stewart. Rosemary Wood to David James. Barbara Thomson to Cedric Carr. Hilary Cherry to Hugh Steel. Freda Tymms to E. Valiance.

Gwenda Moreton to Alan Holmes. Margaret Gowty to Bill Laney. Heather Peden to Malcolm McKenzie. Margaret McGregor. Helen Errey to Frank Draffan. Janet McDonald to — Dahlenburg. Margaret Lang to — Hodge. Dorothy Yates to — Jellie. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. R. Hooper (Gwen Blakiston)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. R. Hackel (Dorothy Wilson)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. E. Dohnt (Nancy Heard)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. A. Hagger (Elsa Hemphill)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. R. Smith (Alyson Potter)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. A. Holmes (Wynne Sinclair)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. J. Fidler (June Baker)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. Thomson (Noel Craddock)—a son. Dr. and Mrs. G. Darby (Heather Stewart)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Stretch (Susan Cookson)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. B. Pankhurst (Marie Hildebrand)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. C. Heard (Jennie Anderson)— twins (son and daughter). Mr. and Mrs. W. Talsma (Alexe Carnell)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. S. Illingworth (Gwen Webster)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. R. Briggs (Marion Moreton)— twins (son and daughter). Mr. and Mrs. I. Tyack (Margaret Grenfell)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. Hudson (Valree Cairney)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams (Beverley Elshaugh)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Nitchie (Myrna Gillespie)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. E. Armstead (Gwen Sweetten)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. D. Spencer (June Elvins)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. R. Cook (Rosemary Dabb)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. R. Pavia (Eathorne Stewart)— a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. 0. Yateman (Pat Dean)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. E. Laging (Judith Robley)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. R. Hendy (Jill Rosson)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. J. McDonald (Betty Steel)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. H. Stewart (Barbara Batten)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. F. Davis (Pat Blyth)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. C. Stewart (Margaret Reddie)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. C. Carroll (Marjorie Field)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. I. Steel (Joan McKenzie)—a son. Dr. and Mrs. Collman (June Backwell)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. L. Kendrick (Helen Purnell—a son. Mr. and Mrs. R. Hobbs (Marjorie Watts)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. B. Forster (Joan Toyne)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. Morris (Audrey Jones)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. B. Sykes (Pam Rowley)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. Northey (Lois Morwick)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield (Marjorie Northey)— twins (son and daughter). Mr. and Mrs. Brockmuller (June Spencer)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. P. Gazzard (Shirley Sutherland)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. E. Pavia (Loris Thomson)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. A. Northfield (Edith Wilson)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. Ian Toyne (Margaret Craig)—a son. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dix (Jan Bowman)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. R. Baverstock (Lena Stanley)—

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LUCRNIAN MELBOURNE BRANCH Annual Report. Melbourne Branch has had a most successful year, and prospects for 1957 are very encouraging. Guided by a committee of six, two reunions were held this year, the first on March 9th, and recently, on October 19th. For both these meetings it was necessary to engage additional rooms at the Caris Club, over 100 girls being present at the first evening, while more than 70 accepted our invitation for the second re-union. Our guests of honour on- both occasions were Miss Pratt and representatives of the Geelong Branch, while we were also pleased to have as our guest at the March meeting Miss Shaw and representatives of the " Hermitage " Old Grammarians' Association. During the year this branch sponsored the Balwyn Players in the production of " Rookery Nook," at Geelong, and £39/15/11 was donated to the parent branch for the Gertrude Pratt Hall Fund as a result of this play. The programme for 1957 will consist of another informal re-union, and it is hoped to hold another function, full particulars of which will be sent to all Old Collegians in the New Year. We are happy to record that 54 annual subscriptions have been paid this year; this number strengthens our branch considerably, but we are still very anxious to add more girls to our mailing list; so, if there are any Old Collegians not receiving notices from us, would they contact Lorna Hooper (Ebbott), 129 Winmalee Road, Baiwyn. It is also necessary to notify us of any change of name or address. Please remember this, and help your committee to work efficiently for you. The committee for 1956 is: Lorna Hooper (Ebbott), Enid Shann (Wilson), Min Thompson (Harding), Marion Crosbie, Meredith McMillan, and Pam Trickett. MELBOURNE BRANCH Life Members Bishop, Mrs. K. (Elsie Gough), 25 Wattletree Rd., Armadale. Bloomfield, Mrs. E. (Marjorie Northey), 60 Mountain View Rd., North Baiwyn. Caldicott, Mrs. K. (Dorothy Adams), 35 Walpole St., Kew.

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Cattanach, Mary, 79 Broadway, Camberwell. Croll, Mrs. E. (Jean Pettitt), I Carramar Ave., Camberwell. Cuzens, Mrs. W. (Ruth West), Glenola St., Chelsea. Dailey, Mrs. S. (Rosaleen Price), I86a Park St., East Brunswick. Fleming, Mrs. A. (Margaret Salter), Summit Ave., Mooroolbark. Hicks, Eileen, Molesworth Ave., Kew. Horner, Mrs. B. (Mhairi Baxter), 8 Oliver St., East Malvern. Johnson, Erica, 25 Denbeigh Rd., Armadale. Leonard, Mrs. J. (Mary Strickland), 7 Tonkin Ave., Baiwyn. Madden, Edith, c/o. C.E.G.G.S., 84 Anderson St., South Yarra. Mander-Jones, Mrs. G. (Daisy Balfour). Makepeace, Mrs. V. (Marion West), Daniel Cres., Caulfield. Morris, Mrs. A. (Audrey Jones), II Cobden St., East Caulfield. McKee, Mrs. M. (Helen Venters), Carlingford, Epping. McKenzie, Mrs. M. (Heather Peden), Queen Victoria Hospital, Melbourne. Orchard, Mrs. W. (Vivian Bartlett), Wahroonga Cres., Glen Iris. Perry, Kathleen, 416 Mont Albert Rd., Mont Albert. Pettitt, Mavis, 9 Albert Cres., Surrey Hills. Ralton, Mrs. L. (Leila Wallace), 8 Harkin Ave., Mentone. Scott, Mrs. J. R. (Beryl Balfour), The Manse, Korumburra. Sillitoe, Mrs. D. (Chloris Milne), 8 Garden St., Hampton. Stevens, Mrs. E. (Francis Gough), 36 Hardy Ter., East Ivanhoe. Thompson, Mrs. A. K. (Minnie Harding), Flat 2, 13 Hughenden Rd., East St. Kilda. Williams, Mrs. H. M. (Helen Twaddell), The Boulevard, North Baiwyn. Whittaker, Elaine, Bank of N.S.W., Mansfield. Financial Members Arnott, Dorothea (Davidson), 397 Elgar Rd., Mont Albert. Bunworth, Joan, Brae Bank," Benalla. Bedggood, Wendy, 12 West Ave., Balwyn. Butcher, Bessell (Batten), 154 Rathmines Rd., East Hawthorn. Bowring, Netta, 18 Yandviile St., Balwyn. Crosbie, tslarion, 4 Linden Court, Windsor. Carstairs, Nancy, 6 Bowen St., South Melbourne. Cameron, Heather (Bowring), Kenneally St., S. Hills. Donaldson, Margaret, 12 Chaucer Cres., Canterbury. Dale, Joan (Spargo), Stirling Rd., Croydon. Dwyer, Bonnie, 93 Allison Rd., Elsternwick. Dunlop, Helen (Ferguson), 605 Toorak Rd., Toorak. Donaldson, Megan (Bowring), Bruce St., Balwyn. Emms, Glynis (Parish), 6 Vautier St., Elwood. Fletcher, Sally, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne. Fewtrell, Jeanette, 65 Albert St., Geelong West. Farrant, Pat (Warren), 14 Kalonga Rd., N. Baiwyn. Finlayson, Margaret, 32 Jeans St., McKinnon. Gault, Marion (Parish), 38 Bayview Cres., Bk. Rock. Hessell, Pat (Field), I Narbethong Rd., M'beena. Hicks, Mavis (Morgan), 346 Barkers Rd., Hawthorn. Hooper, Lorna (Ebbott), 129 Winmallie Rd., Balwyn.

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Kiel, Margaret, 33 Stoke Ave., Kew. Kitto, Joyce (McDonald), 14 Alfreda St., S. Caulfield. Laird, Margaret (Page), 42 Bay Rd., Sandringham. Lee, Janet (Ballantyne), 30 Howard St., Glen Iris. Mann, Greta (Matheson), 142 Summerhill Rd., Glen Iris. Morwick, Audrey, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne. McGarvie, Joy, 41 Somers Ave., Malvern. McKay, Gwen (Morgan), 87 Maude St., N. Balwyn. McConnell, Jenny, 44 Flowerdale Rd., Glen Iris. Nelson, Muriel (Warden), 51 Wattle Valley Rd., Canterbury. Northey, Lois (Morwick), 13 Sunhurst Ave., N. Balwyn. Orr, Lyn (Baird), 57 Florizel St., Burwood. Penman, Eunice (Rawson), 88 Mathoura Rd., Toorak. Pope, Joan, Queen Victoria Hospital, Melbourne. Pope, Faye, Mercer House, Malvern. Saleh, Margaret (Shirra). Seward, Erva (Hirst), 29 Hill Rd., North Balwyn. Shann, Enid (Wilson), Essendon Grammar School. Sjogren, Wendy, 185 Whitehorse Rd., Balwyn. Smail, Elizabeth, Alfred Hospital. Sprigg, Mary, I Hodgson St., Ivanhoe. Trickett, Pam, 63 Darling St., South Yarra. Tymms, Pat, Mercer House, 11 Mercer Rd., Malvern. Urquhart, Robin, Emily McPherson Hostel, Melbourne. Unmack, Edna (McLean), 15 Cedric St., E. Ivanhoe. Walmsley, Jean (Robertson), c/o. A.N.Z. Bank, Collins St., Melbourne. Walker, Mona (Parry), 130 Williamson Rd., N. Kew. White, Myra (Davidson), 29 Cornell St., Camberwell. Young, Betty, Athelston Rd., Camberwell.

WESTERN DISTRICT BRANCH ANNUAL REPORT I am happy to present on behalf of the 1956 committee the annual report for the year ending 20th October, 1956. The Annual Meeting for 1955 was held at the Hi-Lite Cafe, Colac, on November 19th, when we had as our guests Miss Shaw and Miss Mary Thomson. Miss Shaw took the chair for the election of office-bearers, which resulted as follows:— President: Shirley Gazzard. Vice-Presidents: Glenys Drayton, Dorothy Jellie and Judith Pocock. Secretary: Margaret Potter. Treasurer: Judith Woods. Reporter: Dorothy Jellie. Committee: All Members. After Miss Shaw's interesting resume of school activities during the year, the meeting concluded with the serving of afternoon tea. It was decided to make available to Miss Shaw £30, to be used at the School or boarding house, and £5 each was donated to the

local hospital and Eventide Hostel appeals. Scholarship money of £25 was also allocated. As expenses continue to rise, the financial results of our dances this year are not so great as in past years. We have held four dances, the first on December 2nd, 1955, being the most successful, with a nett profit of £29. In mid-winter attendances dropped, and our April and July dances netted £9 and £6, respectively. However, a grand effort by hostesses resulted in a most encouraging boost on October 5th, when our guests all enjoyed a most delightful evening, and a profit of £18 was made, thus totalling £62, as against £82 in 1955. Evening meetings held during the year have been most pleasant gatherings, but country girls have found long distances and night travelling difficulties make it impossible to attend. We plan to hold alternate afternoon meetings in future, as was customary in the past. It is hoped to hold the annual Church Parade before Christmas, this function having been postponed earlier owing to absence through ill-health of Rev. Sydney Smith, of St. Andrew's. During the year various members attended the Annual Meeting at Geelong, also the "At Home," and our Secretary was happy to be present at the recent Garden Party at " Leura Park," Drysdale. Unfortunately, we have had no new members this year, and would be pleased to welcome any Old Collegians moving to the Western District or new girls leaving school. Good wishes and congratulations are extended to Jan Dahlenburg (McDonald), Dorothy Jellie (Yates), Margaret Hodge (Lang) and Helen Draffin (Errey) upon their marriages; also to Shirley Gazzard (Sutherland) on the birth of a son. Our deepest sympathy goes to Jean and Jessie McAdam on the recent loss of their father. I would like to express my appreciation of the assistance accorded me by all members during the year, in particular, the Secretary, Margaret Potter, for her efficient service and Treasurer, Judy Woods, who performs her duties most capably. Special thanks are due to Dorothy Jellie and Glenys Drayton, who willingly accepted all responsibility for those dances when I was unable to be present.

THE LUCERNIAN We do appreciate the loyalty of those girls who, when unable to attend, send along supper and donations to dances, thereby retaining the high standard and reputation of those occasions in Colac. I trust that 1957 will prove as happy as 1956 has been, and even more successful. COLAC LIFE MEMBERS Alexander, Joyce (Carson), Pomborneit East. Bauer, Evelyn, Cororooke. Beckman, Mrs. R., Colac. Boyd, Margaret (Carson), Swan Marsh. Campbell, Myra (McDonald), Sheep Hills. Clifford, Norma (Middleton), P.B., Colac. Daffy, Doris (Lang), Weering. Dahlenburg, Jan (McDonald), Colac. Drayton, Glenis, Pollock St., Colac. Farquharson, Jennifer, Birregurra. Gazzard, Shirley (Sutherland), P.B., Colac. Gray, Greta (McIntosh), Colac. Atkinson-Grimshaw, Val. (Thomas), Elliminyt. Higgins, Elva, Swan Marsh. Henderson, Jean (Brien), Whoorel. Howie, Hilary, Queen's Ave., Colac. Jellie, Dorothy (Yates), Colac. Lang, Jessie, Weering. Long, Jessie (Gibson), Cressy. McAdam, Jean, Colac. McDonald, Flora, Colac. McKenzie, Dorothy, Terang. McLeod, Una, Cressy. McLeod, Violet, Cressy. Mander-Jones, Lois (McDonald), Adelaide. Pocock, Judith, Weering. Potter, Margaret, Colac. Reddie, Janet, Weering. Sims, Ailsa (McDonald), Beeac. Symonds, Nancy (Stewart). Williams, Joan, Weering. Williams, Gwen, Weering. Wickenton, Agnes (Templeton), Alvie. Yates, Margaret, Colac.

NEWS FROM OVERSEAS Writing from Manus Island, Margaret Ebert (Lewis) gives an interesting description of life on the island. I couldn't describe the beautiful view from our front verandah. We are high on a hill, and can see for miles—both sea and land. There are lovely little islands in the distance and •palm trees, banana trees and plenty of green grass everywhere, owing to the good rainfall. The climate is cooler than at Moresby, and there are nights when a blanket is welcome.

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"All meat, eggs and fruit (except what grows around the place), butter and vegetables, must be ordered weekly—every Friday. We have an exercise book, which is left at the post office with the week's order written out, the Navy ship supplying our wants; but as they don't always fill the order, it is wise to order more than one wants. At a general store on the island one can buy groceries, but often the ships from the South which supply the store are delayed, and there may be a temporary (though not serious) shortage. The only other store for food is a Chinese shop; but at a native market once a week one can buy fresh eggs, pineapples, paw-paw, bananas, etc., at very low prices. Native boys attend to the domestic chores, and are generally very good, and clean workers. Laundry work is particularly good, and the men's white clothing (which is the most usual wear) is beautifully washed, starched and ironed. The boys are present at every mealtime to wash up or do whatever is required of them, so life is not too strenuous for the white women living on Manus. Society is rather limited, but ladies of the district get together for tennis each Wednesday—the men having the use of the courts on Saturdays—and general visiting, with a few afternoon teas, luncheons and dinners. Everybody is very friendly, with an absence of snobbishness. Pidgin English is the general language between whites and natives. Sometimes native women come around the house selling fruit, and all trade is done in shillings, of which one needs a plentiful supply. I've never seen so many pineapples in my life—so big and juicy, and auite different in flavour from those we buy down South. The biggest costs only 1/-, and another shilling buys a great big bunch of bananas. Apples and oranges from the Navy cost 1/6 a pound. Life in the islands may have some disadvantages for those who enjoy activity and social life, but it seems to have a good many compensations also."

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EXTRACT FROM BARBARA PETRAS' (BOSSENCE) LETTER RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR: " We arrived in Naples, and were very glad to see the absence of snow, although 1-he weather report to-day says there are four inches of snow covering the city. The train journey from Rome to Vienna was an exhausting twenty-five hour marathon. We could not get a sleeper—it would not have made much difference, anyway, because the night was interrupted by two lots of customs officials (Italian and Austrian), two lots of passport officers, and seemingly innumerable ticket inspectors. We got out of the train once at Villach, the Austrian border, to buy fruit, but it was snowing, so we hastily retreated to the heated train; at least we were warm even if we were hungry. " It has been snowing in Vienna on and off ever since we arrived, but the falls are light, and the snow soon melts. My husband amazed me yesterday by saying it was five degrees below Zero; but, of course, they measure in Centigrade, so it was only about 27 degrees F.—cold enough, though. " We have been fortunate enough to get a flat practically in the city. We were very lucky, as accommodation is very hard to get. Food, clothing and transport here are very cheap compared to Australia, but wages are also low in proportion. We feel very superior as our flat, which overlooks a park and the city proper, has a telephone and a shower. The latter is practically unheard of in Austria. On Saturday night we went with some friends to a cafe owned and run by Anton Karas, the either player who provided the theme for the film, ' The Third Man.' It was a very gay evening, and I enjoyed it, although I did not understand a word of what they were saying."

JAN REDDIE WRITES FROM SWITZERLAND " Have seen quite a lot in England, toured Ireland with Hilary Howey and Mary Smith, who are over here at present doing an eight weeks' tour' on the Continent with three lasses I met on the Strathnaver.' We have hired a Morris Minor, and are having a wonderful tour, having crossed France, spent three days in wonderful Paris, and then flown into Switzerland, which is really the most

beautiful country, with superb scenery. Started this in Vevey, situated on Lake Geneva—a really delightful spot—from which we did a trip on the lake to Montreux. At the moment I am writing from the hotel at Interlaken, situated between two lakes—Thun and Brienz—with a breath-taking view of the Jungfrau from our bedroom window. At the moment, as I sit, she is veiled in misty clouds, but I will never forget the glorious picture we sleepily gazed at yesterday morning at 5.30, when the sunrise painted her snow-clad peak a delicate shade of rose, rising majestically from her purple raiment of the surrounding foothills. How I wish I could describe adequately the beauty of the Swiss Alps. " Yesterday we did a tour by the little train up to Jungfraujock (11,000 feet), from where we had a close-up view of the Jungfrau (13,000 feet) and a panorama of the Alps and the 16 miles long Aletich Glacier. One could do with weeks in Switzerland in order to take time to see everything; but it's the same everywhere—there isn't enough time when doing a rushed trip around Europe, which is so big. We have no idea of the vastness of Europe until it comes to actually driving through it."

MARION GILLIES WRITES: Writing of an unexpected week-end visit to Paris, which took place because of a friend's inability to go in a pre-arranged party, Marion Gillies says: " We had a good trip over, visibility very good, and it was quite exciting to be over France again. " We flew over Eastbourne, in England, and across the Channel, and over Abbeville, in France, where we went through on our trip. The whole trip only took over an hour, with only 15 minutes of that time over the sea. Flew to Le Bourget and half-hour by bus to Paris. "After checking in at our hotel, we went up to Montmartre, where we wined and dined, and then about 12 midnight went into a really French night club near the Sacre Couer, where we danced till 2 a.m. " We walked down miles of steps, and had supper at a cafe and watched the night life of Paris! We got another taxi back to the

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hotel, and slept like logs till about 9 a.m. Coffee and rolls for Petit dejeuner. Laura, Sonia, Charles and I went around the shops, and, by the way, called to see Gosette Oliviet. We had lunch at the Porn Pom, which overlooks L'Opera de Musique. So 1 had plenty of chance to study the beautiful architecture. We did shops again in the afternoon, and then back to the Hotel de Paris, 51 Ave. du Maine. " It was a very bumpy trip back, and as we flew above the clouds there was practically no visibility at all. Over the English Channel we could see very choppy seas below and also the bomb craters from the war in the fields near the coast."

HELEN DILLIES WRITES FROM SCOTLAND " We arrived at Braemar in the afternoon, and on to the Linn of Dee, which is a ravine and waterfall, and very pretty. Back to Braemar and on past Balmoral Castle, on the banks of the River Dee (which is beautiful) to Ballater, where we were booked to stay at the Alexandra Hotel (like a homely guest house); but they were full, so had found rooms for us in the side street, in a very old stone cottage, with no bathroom nor toilet and rather hard beds; but it was worth it to see the Games. " It poured all that night, and in the morning on our way to Braemar, and stopped as we were getting out of the car at 10.30 a.m. We went to the field, and found we had very good seats on the end of the row, right in the front, opposite the Royal Box. The Highland Games were superb, all the men in their kilts, tossing the caber, putting the shot (a big stone), throwing the hammer, and all the other athletic sports, plus massed pipe bands marching around the arena (I guess there must have been hundreds of bandsmen, all in their different kilts); it was a magnificent sight—and sound!

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'I It is only a small place, but there were thousands of people at the gathering, especially hundreds of Australians—we met a few we knew. The big thrill came the moment the Royal Family arrived and passed right beside us—a yard away—going in and out. In the party were the Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Princess Margaret, all the Gloucester family, and the Duke of Kent. The Queen Mother was unable to come because of a heavy cold; we were sorry to miss her. However, a man near me loaned us his binoculars, and we watched them. They were so natural, very interested in everything, all pointing and chatting, and they all nearly fell out of their chairs with laughter when one chap lost his kilt in the middle of the arena. The Dukes and the children were all in kilts, and the ladies in nice suits and hats. Princess Margaret smoked a cigarette or two, and looked very sweet and happy, we thought. It was a superb day, sunny and warm, and the climax came when the Royal Party was piped off the field to the tune of Scotland the Brave.' "

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" GREEN DOLPHIN COUNTRY " (By Elizabeth Goudge) This book is centred around the island of Saint Pierre, off the coast of Canada, and the Dominion of New Zealand in the days when white men were making their first settlement. We receive a picture of the Street of the Green Dolphin at Saint Pierre, and from there we go to primitive, warlike New Zealand, land of cannibals, earthquakes and violence. Elizabeth Goudge has a style of writing unusual and delicate, and " Green Dolphin Country " can thoroughly be recommended as one of the most entertaining books in the Library. Jocelyn Burt and Patricia Fell-Smith (16 years).