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THE LUCLRNIA:\ The MAGAZINE of the (PRESBYTERIAN GIRLS' COLLEGE GEELONG.
EDITRESSES : LESLEY TWEEDDALE, MOLLY RICHMOND. EDITORIAL COMMITTEE : GWEN WEBSTER, JESSIE MCADAM, WINNIE STOCK, JEAN VENTERS, JOYCE MANN, ELSIE THOMAS.
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Office-Bearers. The Head Mistress (Miss G. Pratt, M.A., Dip.Ed.), is the Patron of all the School Clubs and Societies. PREFECTS : Head Prefect, M. Simson; Head of the House, J. McAdam; J. Mann, M. Carmichael. PROBATIONERS : G. Parish, M. Richmond, J. Venters, A. Simson, N. Stewart ATHLETIC CLUB : Captain, J. McAdam; Committee, Miss M. Pettitt, M. Simson, M. Carmichael, G. Parish, J. Mann. LAWSON HOUSE : Captain, J. McAdam. Vice-Captain, A. Simson. ROSLYN HOUSE : Captain, J. Mann.
Vice-Captain, D. Davidson.
HARRIS HOUSE : Captain, G. Parish.
Vice-Captain, M. Allen.
ARDENS HOUSE : Captain, M. Carmichael.
Vice-Captain, N. Stewart.
REFERENCE LIBRARIANS : M. Carmichael, P. Simms, J. Venters. FICTION LIBRARIANS : M. Northey, G. Parish, N. Stewart. CHRISTIAN UNION : President, M. Northey.
Secretary, M. Richmond.
Treasurer, N. Stewart.
DEBATING SOCIETY : President, M. Richmond. Secretary, M. McKinnon. Committee, J. McAdam, L. Tweeddale. LITERARY CLUB : President, L. Tweeddale. J. McAdam.
Secretary, M. Richmond. Committee, M. Northey,
MUSEUM CURATORS : Miss Cooper, J. Mann. L. Tweeddale. CAMERA CLUB- : Miss McPhee, J. Mann. LEAGUE OF NATIONS UNION : President, J. McAdam.
Secretary, M. Simson.
Treasurer, M. Carmichael.
FORM CAPTAINS : Intermediate, W. Sinclair. Pass VI., M. Simson. Honor VI., J. McAdam. IV.B., B. Carmichael. IV., P. David. IV.C., F. Dunn. V.A., J. Turner. III., C. Arnott. III.C., N. Gowty.
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Castlemaine. 8th October, 1934. To the Girls at Morongo. As this is Centenary Year, our minds naturally look backward over the years that are gone. We are grateful for our inheritance. We wonder at the achievements of a hundred years. The tradition of service, endeavour and accomplishment must be sustained in the present and enriched in the future. How are we to do this ? Morongo helps us to play our part.
By simple tasks faithfully peformed, by
devotion to duty, concentration and steadfastness of purpose, by "playing the game," we are gradually fitting ourselves for responsibility and service. I have no doubt that the Morongo girls will play a noble part and hand on the torch with its light, not only undimmed, but shining; more brightly. H. S. W. LAWSON, President.
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Youthful eyes behold amazing events in these modern days. Distance no longer divides—the seas upon whose bosom ships of all nations ply their trade are merely links in the mighty chain which binds together the continents of the world. But ocean greyhounds of everincreasing efficiency and comfort, offering an attractive means of seeing the world, seem to be challenged by ships sailing in airy heights at leisure or hurtling through space at amazing speed, and in ease surpassing the luxury of the finest Pullmans which cross the Americas. We Distance no longer divides us ! turn a small switch and from a microscopic cabinet pours forth melodious sound or perchance a deep voice from the B.B.C., England, informing all the world that His Majesty the King will now speak to all the people of his far-flung dominions. Or again on Christmas morning at an early hour, over the air, we hear the chimes of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Then wonder of wonders in our morning papers are pictures illustrating yesterday's happenings in. London transmitted by a series of dots on a highly sensitized waxen sheet. Paradoxically man is discovering the immensity of the universe.
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"He measureth the heavens with a span and discovereth his limitations."
These are but few of the mighty changes we see ; we cannot dwell on these achievements which almost stagger us with their boundless power, and we would be sophisticated indeed if they failed to stir us and to make us furiously to think. A strange world ! But only strange ? No. A nervous world. The blow of a single assassin can make the exchanges and the bourses of the world to tremble. A new leader, who gains sway over a vast empire, becomes the cynosure of an anxious civilisation. Sampans off the coast of Queensland disturb Australia. But it is our heritage, with all its evolutions and revolutions, with its decay and renewings ; a wonderfully fascinating world and an awesome one. Ours to make it what we will. Cannot we make a brave new world wherein the rights of men are preserved—a world made safe for the children of to-morrow ? We do not hate the youth of other lands. We are not plotting future wars and conquests against those whom we know not. Is then the desire for war bred in us or is it
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THE LUCERNIAN. something we will acquire or will it never stir us ? If we attempt to make the world secure only for ourselves it never can be We have a It must be for all. safe. League of Nations which is trying to weather tempestuous seas. Is it not our responsibility to take an active part in the League of Youth which is an aid to this movement—a league pledged to bring to the world not misery and desire, but happiness and peace ?
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This then is our greatest task—to assist this league and thus to change the temper and heart of a wearied and perplexed mankind, a mankind with laughter on its lips but tragedy in its heart pursuing hectic pleasures to drown the hunger of its soul. Our duty is to bring order out of chaos, to sing a new song not of despair but of joy—the joy of living peaceably in God's great world. This is our rightful heritage.
Morongo. THE BATTLE OF THE BELL. To build up a school tradition is a slow process that no power on earth can hasten. It is altogether exceptional for a school like the Morongo Presbyterian Girls' College, Geelong, to inherit a tradition and have a legend all its own. The legend is that once a year, at midnight, there is to be heard the tolling- of a bell. How it sends the blood of imaginative maidens tingling in their veins we can imagine. The legend has grown out of an event In 1836, two of nearly 100 years ago. years after the Hentys landed at Portland, Messrs. David Stead and Anthony Cowie arrived at Port Henry and settled on the area known as Bell Post HilL The exact area owned by Morongo was that taken up by these pioneers. They had hardly settled down before they received information that several tribes of blacks had held a grand corroboree, at which they had laid plans to attack the settlers, kill them, and take possession of their property. Benbo, king of Werribee, informed the white men of what was going to happen.
Preparations were made to meet the attack. The main line of defence was a large bell, which the settlers happened to possess, and the arrangement was that on the approach of the blacks the man in charge of the camp was to ring the bell as a sign for the others to assemble. The day arrived ; the blacks began the attack ; the bell was rung. The settlers, instead of rushing to their posts, hid themselves in the scrub. But this booming of a bell was a new and terrible thing to the blacks. They halted, and then scuttled for their lives. The watchman was so annoyed at the conduct of his comrades that he flung the bell into the river. It was subsequently recovered, and for a time was in the possession of the Melbourne Museum ; but later it was presented to the school, and is now hanging near the spot where almost 100 years ago it sounded a warning and a call to arms. And once a year at midnight, the sleeping- echoes of that long ago ringing waken. If the night be calm the sound is scarcely audible ; but when the wind rages there is such a clanging that no one wonders that the frightened blacks went helter-skelter. (From "The Messenger.' )
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Council Notes. These notes as has been mentioned in previous issues are not written by a member of the Council for if they were some of the comments would be regarded as decidedly out of place.
School. Happily we have had this year the best enrolment of pupils for some years, and there is every indication that the expansion will continue. One of the encouragements that the Council receiv e s is the active co-operation of the Old Collegians' and Parents' Association, and indeed of the parents generally, and also of the pupils in seeking to influence scholars to Morongo. Many scholars have been traceable to such influence.
Much of our thought at the present time is being given to the Centenary of Victoria. We are thrilled at the accounts of the early pioneers such as Henty who settled at Portland in 1834. We should be equally thrilled by the fact that Cowie and Stead settled on the present Morongo Visits by distinguished people have property in, 1836 only two years later, or given pleasure and inspiration to the one year later than the foundation of scholars. Among these were The ModeraMelbourne. We can only imagine the tor of the Presbyterian Church of Ausprivations they endured as they were for tralia, who was so delighted with the years subject to the depredations of School, that he came a second time, the hundreds of aborigines who camped in Moderator of the Presbyterian Church the neighbourhood. When Morongo's of Victoria, His Excellency Lieut. Colonel centenary is celebrated and the first 100 R. H. Weddell (Administrator of the years of its history is written the Northern Territory), whose daughter is chronicler will undoubtedly feature the a pupil ; Lieut. Commander J .H. Walker, amazing vision and sacrifice of the Coun- R.A.N., who will navigate the H.M.S. cil who have controlled it to the present Australia with H.R.H. the Duke of Gloutime. cester to England, and who has promised As all its friends know, Morongo, in to keep a diary of the voyage and send it common with most other Schools, fell for the exclusive use of Morongo pupils ; upon evil days in the matter of finance, Dr. C. I. McLaren, the distinguished and for the past four years it has required medical scientist of Korea ; Dr. Fong Foo much courage and determination by the Sec of Shanghai, who is known throughCouncil who with princely personal out the world ; Senator R. D. Elliott, Rev. generosity have enabled the School to W. Trudinger, of Korea., and Mr. Sim, a weather the storm. Happily the worst Korean student. The Council is always is over and calmer waters are being en- on the outlook for people of note to visit countered. Through a rearrangement of the School, as it believes that the the School indebtedness, finalised in Octo- addresses that are given and the personal ber, the Council has been relieved of contact are of great value to the girls in £5,500 of its debt. This was partly pos- broadening their vision, and enriching sible by a splendid donation of £2,500 by their intellect. members of Council. The whole story of That the pupils value this provision is the Council's support reads like a rom- quite evident by the close attention given ance, and Presbyterians generally and the to the different speakers. Church in particular should be proud of Morongo occupies an honourable positheir achievement in soundly establishing Morongo during times of grave difficulty. tion in educational circles ; and tradition The silver lining can be seen clearly and that will stand the test of time is conthere is no doubt about the future of the tinually being created.
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School Notes. STAFF. At the end of last year, we were ver sorry to lose several members of the staff, Miss Hoban, Miss Davies, Miss McCrae and Miss Adam. These new mistresses are filling their places, Miss McPhee, Miss Ray, Miss Maberly Smith, Miss We were pleased to welMacindoe. come back Miss Cooper, who has again identified herself with the life of the School. She has taken a great interest in the museum, and has busied herself in cataloguing the reference library. Her weekly talks on current events are of the utmost value to the girls. It was a great loss to the School when Miss Madden left. She had been, for some years our most efficient secretary. Miss Shirra has proved herself a very capable successor. This year Miss Ray and Miss Wilson underwent operations for appendicitis. We are glad to have them back with us again. :o:
PREFECTS. There has been a decided increase in the number of girls attending Morongo this year, and, although the prefects have had a busy time, everyone has shown a very fine spirit and co-operated in all activities. Three of last year's prefects, Jessie McAdam, Margaret Simson, and Joyce Mann, returned to carry on the good
work. Margaret Simson was appointed Head Prefect, and Jessie McAdam Head of the House, the two remaining prefects being Joyce Mann and Meg Carmichael. The probationers have been Jean Venters, Glynis Parish, Alison Simson, Nancy Stewart and Mollie Richmond. For such beautiful prefects, it was necessary to create a more beautiful School prefects' room. The chairs, therefore, took on a tinge of deeper green, and the floor changed its complexion. Bright new curtains unfortunately faded miserably, but Mrs. Simson, to whom we arc very grateful, kindly supplied us with new cretonne. We now engage in our strenuous studies amid restful shades of green and myriads of would-be comfortable cushions. A yet more Elysian prefects' room is dreamed of for next year, there still being ample opportunity for improvement. In all events of School life, we have had the unfailing support and interest of the Council, Old Collegians' Association, and Parents' and Friends' Association, as well as of Miss Pratt and the members of the staff. We are deeply grateful to them for all they have done for us. Some of us will leave the School at the end of the year, while others will remain. To the latter, and to those who will fill the vacant places, we give our best wishes, and feel sure that they will do their very utmost to keep the lamp burning with the most glorious flame possible.
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House Notes. ROSLYN HOUSE. House Mistress—Miss Stewart. Captain--Joyce Mann. Vice-Captain—Dorothea Davidson.
Which is the House that's best in the School? Which is the House that has for its rule "Play the Game! And all pull together?" It's Roslyn—Roslyn forever ! Which is the House whose colour is blue? (A colour that stands for all that is true), And is bound by d loyalty nothing can sever! It's Roslyn—Roslyn forever !
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This year, although we have not been very successful in sport, our scholastic results have been more favourable, and we are very hopeful of success in our ventures this term. Our congratulations go to the other Houses on their various successes. To the following girls who obtained House colours—congratulations ! D. Davidson Basket Ball. J. Mann—Tennis. H. Chisholm—Basket Ball. B. Dunstan—Swimming, Running-. J. Price School Basket Ball, Swimming-, Running, Basket Ball. R. Noble—Tennis. We thank Miss Stewart, our House mistress, for her untiring efforts and enthusiastic aid in our many interests ; also for the welcome gift of five flags in the darker blue which we have adopted as our new House colour. Both to those leaving and those returning, the House gives its best wishes, and although we have not attained any great honours this year, we will keep our flag flying and hope for better results in the future.
LAWSON HOUSE. House Mistress Miss McKay. House Captain—Jessie McAdam. Vice-Captain—Alison Simson. "Green's our colour, great's our fame; Lawson, Lawson is our name. Always first, never last, Let us blow the-happy blast. We've won !"
Although we have not entirely lived up to the triumphant conclusion of our warcry, 1934 has been quite a successful year. Commencing with an easy victory in the aquatic sports, we followed this up by But winning the Senior Tennis Cup. after these two brilliant successes, in spite of valiant attempts. we failed to shine further in the sporting line.
Our congratulations go to the School running champions ; to Beryl Eaton, the swimming champion, a Lawson girl ; and to the following who won colours this year :— School Tennis—J. McAdam, M. Richmond. House Basket Ball—G. Ives, A. Carnell. House Swimming—B. Eaton, G. Ives, A. Carnell, L. Tweeddale. We thank Miss McKay for constant advice and enthusiastic support given throughout the year, and hope that, with much hard work, the efforts of those returning next year will prove even more successful. The good wishes of the House go with those who are leaving and we wish everyone the best of luck !
HARRIS HOUSE. House Mistress—Miss Maberly Smith. Captain—Glynis Parish. Vice-Captain—Mary Allen. At the end of the year we were very sorry to lose our House mistress, captain, and vice-captain, but in 1934 were pleased to welcome Miss Maberly Smith, who has assisted us throughout the year, and Miss McPhee, who has shown great interest in Harris. This year our juniors have taken a keen interest in the House, and we won the Junior Basket Ball Shield. At the Annual Sports great enthusiasm was shown by the Houses. With the help of our two champions, Fanny Beilby and Beth Davis, Harris came a good second. We wish to thank all members of our House for their interest during the year. The following- girls have been successful in obtaining their colours :— School Tennis—W. Sinclair. School Basket Ball—F. Beilby. House Basket Ball—M. Allen, F • B eilby. House Swimming G. Blakiston. We congratulate all the other Houses on their successes during the year.
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ARDENS HOUSE. House Mistress—Miss E. Macindoe. Captain—M. Carmichael. Vice-Captain—N. Stewart. At the beginning of, this year, we welcomed Miss Macindoe as our House mistress, in place of Miss Adam, whom we hope is enjoying her trip abroad. All the members of Ardens wish to thank Miss Macindoe for her help and enthusiasm during the year. We have had the great honour of winning the Margaret Shannon Cup this year —an honour which we appreciated even more fully when we received a charming letter of congratulations from Mrs. Shannon. We give our congratulations to Mona Farrell, one of our members, who won the senior running championship once more, and to all other successful Houses.
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For winning the "Most Popular House" competition in connection with the Continental Fair last year, we have been presented by the Council with a beautiful flag which has been admired by everyone. This success was due to the energy, and enthusiasm of all the girls of the House, especially Marcia Chapman. The following girls received their colours :— School Basket Ball—M. Northey, M. Farrell. House Tennis—M. Northey. House Basket Ball—M. Northey, E. Ebbott, M. Pettitt, W. Stock. House Swimming--E. Ebbott. House Running — M. Farrell, N. Stewart, J. Looker, M. Pettitt."
:o: Boarders' Notes. 1934 has been a very eventful year for the boarders. We began well by ushering into our fold twenty new lambs, thus increasing our total number from forty to forty-seven. We have had various enjoyable outThe Old Collegians of Geelong ings. College produced the famous play "Journeys End," and acted it splendidly. Later in the year we again yielded to pleasure's call, attending Madame Austral's concert. "The Toy-maker" played by the girls of the Hermitage was a delightful fantasy. We heard a most enjoyable concert given by the choir of Old Collegians of Geelong College ; we attended various other social functions with the day girls. In addition to this, our Saturday evenings at School have been most entertaining. Amusements have been excellently organised by Miss Macindoe and a small committee. It is apparent that we have
several Melbas, Garricks, also Shakespeares in our ranks, and several creditable programmes have been provided. On "Guy Fawkes" night there was great festivity. At nightfall we all gathered about the blazing bonfire which had been built on the slope of the hill ; and as we danced, laughed and sang in corroboree fashion, well-known faces became strange in the mystical flickering light of the scarlet-gold flames. We have also been very privileged to receive visits from distinguished visitors. Our sincere thanks go to Mr. C. Pratt, the well-known avaitor, who visited the school and showed some delightful moving pictures of Egypt, Damascus, Buffalo, New Zealand and Geelong. But we do not spend all our time in idle pleasures ! It has not been unusual to encounter boarders industriously making face-washers, or singlets of the most lurid colours. Do not think we have been
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having "Keep Clean" or "Wear Woolies" campaigns. With the day girls we have been thinking of the Korean Mission.
surprise, therefore, to hear a heavy panting, and suddenly some face to back (or rather back to face) with a pyjama-clad figure writhing on the floor of the cubicles, and meanwhile uttering sounds which are supposed to be emitted generally by a certain well-known domestic animal. Our hearty congratulations go to the day girls on their victories over us in the realm of sport, but we hope that next year they will not need such lavish encouragement as has been previously bestowed upon them ! The Annual Boarders' banquet and picnic were the two final flutters for an outstandingly happy year.
Influenza smote us at the beginning of third term. Though we are a hale and hearty race, we dropped down one by one. However, a gallant few struggled on nobly, and soon the ailing legions recovered. On their reappearance they were gladly welcomed, and although perhaps they did not fit their tunics quite as well as usual, they did not seem much the worse for their sojourn in bed. We should all really be balls of muscle for we have kept in mind that excellent advice Miss Jervis gave us with regard to physical exercises. It has been no cause for
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Kindergarten Notes. This year when we came back to School we had eight new girls, and Mrs. Wigley, our new cook. For Hobbies' Day, we made balls, baskets, serviette rings, and tea pot stands. For the exhibition, we made a bedroom and a sitting-room project. Some of us made Nursery Rhyme projects with plasticine. Our gardens are looking lovely now with all the flowers out. We are very
busy now because we are making our mother's and father's presents. A little summer house is to be built under the vine. We have been writing our letters to Santa Claus. We are practising out things for the Christmas tree now, so we have lots to do. We are looking forward to the Christmas tree. It won't be long now.
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School Activities. We were pleased to welcome several CHRISTIAN UNION At the first and second meetings of the visitors. Miss Jill Morey, of the Y.W.C.A. Christian Union for 1934 the members gave a delightful talk on poetry and read met to elect office-bearers, and to give many poems of universal appeal from an Marjorie Northey, President, an oppor- anthology compiled by herself. She had tunity to speak on the aims of the made a leather-bound book to contain Christian Union. Since then, study circles these poems which she illustrated with have been held every Wednesday, Miss lino-cuts. Dunoon, Miss Macindoe, Miss Booth, The Rev. W. A. Alston delivered a most Miss Ray and Miss Wilson kindly offer- inspiring address on the need of planting ing to lead them. The book for study, in every soul international love. It was "St. Luke's Gospel" proved very interest- a mighty challenge, he declared, to do God's work on earth like Dr. Sun Yat Sen, ing.
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THE LUCERNIAN. the first president of China, who was a great man and a true Christian in his endeavour to create united brotherhood 111 God through Christ. We were deeply appreciative of Mr. Alston's visit. In July, Miss K. Scott, favoured us with an address. She illustrated the importance of the work that the Australian Christian Student Movement is doing for the world. She likened the movement to a tree where the wide-spreading branches are the national activities, and where twigs and buds are clubs in universities and schools. Miss Scott told us of some of her experiences in the A.S.C.M. corps for schoolgirls, and showed how they laid emphasis on fellowship in study and prayers. On September 21st, Mr. D. F. Griffiths paid one of his too infrequent visits to the Christian Union, and was welcomed by its members. His address was based on two texts, one from the Old Testament, "This shall be a memorial," and the other from the New Testament, "This do in remembrance of me." Mr. Griffiths took his audience through many lands and ages and we were shown the memorials from the time when the Jews, in their exultation at reaching the promised land, built an altar to God, till the present day when great shrines and cathedrals have been erected as memorials of the soldiers who died in the war. Every nation and every land has some memorial. Egypt has its Sphinx and its Pyramids—Rome its wonderful but ruined temples—London has its Cenotaph, and Scotland its Cathedral on the Castle Rock at Edinburgh. The mind and attitude of a nation seems to be represented in these wonderful memorials for London's Cenotaph is inscribed "To the Glorious Dead," and the English think of the heroic service and sacrifice of their soldiers ; but the Scottish Memorial is a thing of life, not of death. All the glory of their dead, personified in the Scottish song, "Flowers of the Forest," seems to have been brought to Edinburgh and
frozen into stone on the Castle Rock. The Cenotaph does not speak, but the immortal Cathedral of Scotland sings songs of praise as well as hymns of regret, and it seems to be the greatest memorial in the world. But there is one far greater and that is the Cross of Sacrifice which says, "I could help you build in your heart a wonderful temple and to make a perfect memorial unto Me." This plea should be answered by every member of the Christian Union, and the carrying out of it should be their highest aim. To show the strong link between the Christian Union and the League of Nations, the two clubs combined for the final meeting, which was conducted entirely by the girls. Mollie Richmond was in the chair ; Margaret Simson outlined the aims of the League ; Marjorie Northey explained the principles of the Christian Union, and Jessie McAdam showed that world peace depended on the bond of fellowship that must exist between Christianity and the nations. The inauguration of this unique and highly successful meeting has opened up great possibilities for the years to come. We extend our sincere thanks to all our visitors, and to all mistresses who helped to make this year a very interesting and helpful one to our members.
:o: LEAGUE OF NATIONS. Our total membership has now reached sixty-two, twenty new members having been enrolled this year. Miss Macindoe and Miss Ray have shown a very keen interest in all our activities, and we sincerely thank them. Unfortunately, the performance of the Pageant of Nations, for which they worked so hard, had to be postponed indefinitely owing at first to a few of the boarders contracting influenza and later to the rush of Centenary celebrations.
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Miss Constance Duncan, the Secretary of the Victorian Branch of the Movement, was our most important visitor. The speaker chose as her subject, Japan, and she drew a graphic picture of this country with its talented Westernized youth, its artistic appreciation and its quiet simplicity, all of which are indicated in its homes. Turning to the subject of trade and commerce, Miss Duncan emphasized the importance of Japan and Australia. There are huge markets in the East for our wool and wheat, wool having become the usual covering, and wheat the staple diet, of the people. Consequently, Miss Duncan pleaded against the almost insurmountable barriers which Australia has placed on Japanese imports. Our branch of the League greatly appreciated this talk, for it showed the other side of the question which is causing much serious thought to-day. For the final meeting, reported fully in Christian Union notes, the members united with those of that club in an impressive and unique service.
:o. DRAMATIC SOCIETY. This year we gladly welcomed Miss Haase back from her trip abroad where she has been travelling and studying. On August 27th, the pupils of Morongo presented two plays to a large audience at the Hall of Honour. The "curtain raiser" consisting of a number of scenes from "Alice in Wonderland," was splendidly acted, and well produced. Many of the characters of Carroll's immortal book appeared, dancing, and miming their way across the stage, to the applause and amusement of the audience. The-second piece, which was of a more ambitious nature, was the dramatic play, "The Two Crowns," by Clara Reed, a new play brought from England by Miss
Haase. The play concerned that glamorous period in Britain's history, when the proud Elizabeth was reigning and the Queen of Scotland, Mary Stuart, was languishing in prison, guarded by Elizabeth's command. The soulless, scheming Earl of Leicester, who by sheer audacity and play acting, became the fake lover of both queens, the unfortunate Mary Stuart, and the imperious Elizabeth Tudor, was unerringly portrayed and took the audience back into those years of passion and jealousy. From the time the curtain rises when the Earl of Liecester visits Mary and proclaims his love for her, while Elizabeth, at the same time, is telling her counsellors that no foreign monarch but the same Earl is to be England's king, the audience waits in breathless suspense for the result of this "two-faced" villain's scheming. Then intrigue after intrigue occurs till finally the great climax is reached. Mary, as she waits for her professed lover to take her away, hears the long expected knock. The door opens, but no happy lover enters ; instead the Earl of Shrewsbury brings in her death-warrant which was signed by Elizabeth Tudor, who, after many hours of indecisive agony, had been persuaded to the deed by the treacherous Earl. Mary disappears from our view as she sleeps, with her weeping ladies praying beside her, the sleep of an exhausted woman who is prepared for her fate. The scene again shifts to England. Elizabeth has been told of Liecester's duplicity and the curtain falls as she, in a merciless and passionate outburst, casts the Earl out of her court forever and he slinks miserably out of sight; a victim of his own villainous plots. The excellent standard of acting was a tribute to the producer, Miss Carrie Haase, who at the conclusion of the performance received floral gifts. The
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dancing and miming was under the direction of Miss Heyford-Smith, and the musical section was undertaken by Miss Gwen Madden. Misses Maberly Smith, Wilson, Pettitt, and Dunoon rendered valuable assistance. The School's thanks are due to Mrs. H. B. Simson, who arranged the sales of sweets, and all the friends who assisted by lending furniture and other properties. The cast of "The Two Crowns" was as follows :— Jessie McAdam Elizabeth Tudor Jean Venters Mary Stuart Meg Carmichael Earl of Leicester Marjorie Northey Earl of Shrewsbury Heather Chisholm Sir Amias Paulet Lord Burleigh Margaret Simson Margaret Dale Attendant Elizabeth Vernon Gwen Blakiston Countess of Shrewsbury - Francais Gough Elizabeth Throgmorton ... Alison Simson Penelope Randall Marjorie Drayton Hannah Kennedy. Margaret Page Amy Foster Rhona Connery Catherine Sefton Alison Bell Ann Dorothea Davidson Margaret Betty Carmichael Thomas Murray Nancy McMeekin An English Messenger Alison Heard Pages Morva Long, Joan Spargo Lady in Waiting Mary Allen Lord Hemsden Flora McKenzie The cast of "Alice in Wonderland" was as follows Alice Pat Elvins The Ugly Duchess Nancy Barr The Queen of Hearts Elizabeth Ayre The Knave of Hearts Freda Dunn The Cook June Elvins The Mad Hatter Morjorie Drayton The March Hare Phyllis David The Dormouse Morva Long Frog Footman Alison McPhee Fish Footman Regina Bingley-
DEBATING SOCIETY. This year it was decided to revive the society, and an invitation to debate against Geelong College gave it the necessary fillip. After much preparation and special tuition for which we are very grateful to Mr. J. Wilson, we were prevented at the last minute from fulfilling the engagement. The following office-bearers were elected :—Chairwoman, M. Richmond ; secretary, M. McKinnon ; committee, Lesley Tweeddale, J. McAdam. The committee agreed to hold meetings on alternate Mondays, but, owing to numerous unforeseen circumstances, it was impossible to hold meetings regularly. Some of the subjects that incited enthusiastic argument were, "That the principle of the Dole is pernicious," "That Australia is not developing Northern Territory sufficiently," and "That sport loon-is too largely in the public mind." One meeting was devoted entirely to impromptu speeches. One Saturday evening the boarders debated successfully and amusingly, "That the barbarian is happier than the civilized man." The barbarian won the field ! Under Miss Stewart's guidance, great improvement in speaking was shown, and we hope that after more practice we will be able to compete successfully with other schools. :o •
LITERARY CLUB. The Literary Club this year is thriving and the increased membership at every meeting of this club shows that literary interest is growing. The following is the syllabus for the year :— July 9—A review of "The Thatched Roof' (Beverley Nichols), by Lesley Tweeddale.
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July 16—An epidiascope lecture on "Literary Men and their Environment," by Mollie Richmond. July 23—Reading of short story by Stephen Leacock, as an example of modern humour. August 6—A talk on Thomas Chatterton, by Miss Stewart. August 13—An address on "The Place of Mythology in English Literature," by Miss Stewart. September 24--Reading of favourite lyrics by the members of the club. October 22—Completion of reading of lyrics. November 5—A talk on "The Life and Works of Charles Dickens," by Dorothea Davidson and Mary Allen. November 19—A talk on "Robert Browning," by Miss Stewart. : o:
to Nowhere" (Walsh), "The Farm" (Bromfield), "A Lantern in Her Hand" (Aldrich), "A House is Built" (Eldershaw), "The House of Exile" (Waen), "The Surgeon's Log" (Alracham), "Grave Fairy Tale" and "Quintet" (Meynell), "The Romance of Labrador" (Grenfeli), "Cry Havoc" (Beverley Nichols), "The Taking of the Gry" (John Masefield). As usual, the boarders were loyal subscribers, but we would like more day girls to become members. However, the membership this year has considerably increased. This year we have joined the Junior Book Club, 15 Lower Grossvenor Place, London, and by paying i3 a year the "book of the month" is sent to us. The annual subscription includes a copy of the "Young Opinion" which is the review published by the Club, three times a year. In it, books are reviewed, interests discussed and opinions expressed by boys and girls. :0 :
FICTION LIBRARY.
REFERENCE LIBRARY.
At the beginning of the year, owing to the increase in the number of books, it was found necessary to provide a new cupboard for their accommodation—a proceeding which we wish might occur every year. We would like to thank Mr. Badger very sincerely for many enjoyable light novels, Marcia Chapman for "Fen's First Term" (Moore), Nell Moreton for "The Key above the Door" (Walsh), and the Fourth Form -for "Half Way" (Cecil From the library funds the Roberts). following books have been purchased :— "San Michele" (Munthe), "John McNab" and "The Free Fishers" (Buchan), "In Search of England" and "In Search of Scotland" (Morton), "Regiment of Women," "Broome Stages" and "Will Shakespeare" (Dane), "The Seats of the Mighty" (Parker), "The Wooden Horse" (Walpole), "Flush" (Woolf), "The Road
Increased use of the reference library this year has led to more intensive study throughout the School. We have received some valuable gifts from generous friends. Dr. McPhee has given three large Oxford Dictionaries—two for the use of the girls and one for the staff. Miss Smith, who has taken an active interest in the library throughout the year, has given us a set of volumes of Gibbon's "Fall of Rome." We are deeply appreciative for those books. At the beginning of the year, Miss Pratt bought for the library a large, new book-case with beautiful plate glass doors. We thank her for her kind thought, for now our books can be displayed to advantage. Just as we are going to press, we have received an appreciation of John Masefield, by Henry Nevinson.
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MUSEUM. At the beginning of this year it was decided that. because of the number of exhibits which could not be displayed, a new show-case was necessary. The library, which received d large new bookcase, obligingly lent a smaller case to the museum, whose curators thankfully acknowledge this kind loan. The gifts this year have not been so numerous, but those received are interesting and valuable. We are very grateful to Miss Clare Campbell, of Brighton, who has presented thirty foreign coins, both ancient and modern. One of the most interesting of these is a coin minted in 1769, showing the features of Frederick the Great. We also thank Mrs. Evart Moreton for a copy of the Form of Service for the Annual Lara Memorial Ceremony autographed by Lord Milne, MajorGeneral Coxen and Dr. Masefield ; Mrs. Fleming (Margaret Salter), for three specimens of copper and a test tube of crushed copper ore from Mt. Lyell, Tasmania; Minnie Harding for two large clam shells ; Gwen Blakiston for a glass case containing many fine specimens of coral ; Glynis Parish for a copy of a Japanese newspaper ; Helen Sutcliffe for two more tropical butterflies ; Nancy- Stewart for an example of compressed slate ; Alison Robley for a large collection of coins, chiefly Turkish and Egyptian, a specimen of fossilized Kauri Gum, and a piece of stone taken from Hadrian's Wall, which was built by Emperor Hadrian across the North of England, in A.D. 121 ; Rosemary Weddell for skins of Carpet snake and Python, piece of tortoise shell carved by aborigines.
— :o. CAMERA CLUB. Meetings of the Camera Club have been held regularly throughout the year, and we owe much to Mr. Porter and Mr. Allen for their valuable advice and criticism. Their fortnightly talks have
been always clear and helpful, and their use of the Epidiascope has proved an effective method of illustration as well as a source of pleasure ; for there we had the opportunity, not only of seeing merit and defect demonstrated by practical examples, but also of admiring many photographs of definite, artistic value. During the year a competition was held when the snapshots of a large number of Mr. Porter the girls were exhibited. selected and criticised the best of the,e, while the ultimate prize-winning photographs were chosen by popular vote, first place being won by J. Turner, second by D. Davidson, and third by J. Carson. Carefully mounted snapshots formed an attractive section of the Hobbies Exhibition. They were especially to bz commended for their school interest. Two exhibits—those of J. Mann and J. Carson —were judged worthy to be sent on to the Women's Centenary Exhibition. Finally, our sincere thanks are due to our two instructors, both for their unfailing interest and for their excellent instr in photographic art. :0:
GUIDES. Our Girl Guide Company, 5th Geelong, has had a successful and most enjoyable year under the captaincy of Miss Wilson. In the early part of third term we greatly missed her leadership, when she was unavoidably absent owing to a serious illness. We gladly welcomed her back again after mid-term. The fortnightly meetings have been very happy and helpful ones, the programme for each day being varied, interesting and instructive. The recruits eagerly studied to pass the Tenderfoot test, were duly enrolled as Guides by our District Commissioner, Miss McKellar, and are now well on in second-class work. The company is very grateful to Miss Purnell for coming out and testing- the work.
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We sent our hobbies to the Guide section in the Geelong Women's Centenary Exhibition and had the privilege of forming a guard of honour for Lady Huntingfield at its opening. The forthcoming Guide Rally and the Guide Camp are being- keenly anticipated by all.
But rember a Brownie: is always helpful and always lends :a. hand..
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BROWNIES. As the Sixers of the Pixies and the Elves we wish to tell you what we do in Brownies. Miss Booth is still our Brown Owl and Miss Pettitt our Tawny Owl. We have a delightful time playinggames. We play Robbers, Trains and the Cat and the Mouse. We read a story about a Brownie who was always up to mischief but soon became helpful. Our Totem is a nice big toadstool and we dance and sing around it. Some of the Brownies have gained their Golden Bar. We enrolled a few Tweenies lately who are Brownies now.
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As in former years we have. contributed during the session to various charities. In response to the appeal which the Bethany Babies' Home authorities conducted early in the year, we donated £8, raised by means of a special tuckshop, a competition afternoon, and various small donaWe sent a collection of knitted tions. garments, including singlets, jumpers, socks and other articles to the Chilwell Free Kindergarten. During third term the girls knitted singlets and made washers to be sent to the Korean Mission. We are planning to forward a substantial sum to the Geelong Unemployed Boys' Centre. :o:
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ATHLETIC NOTES. A general enthusiasm and improved play has marked this year's sport which has been very successful, especially in the second term when the basket-ball team achieved many victories. In addition to the inter-School matches, House matches of tennis, basket-ball and baseball, which provided opportunity for every girl, have been fought in a very determined manner. Ardens House won the basket-ball shield and the junior tennis cup, while Lawson won the senior tennis cup. A new variety of sport was added when a circlos court was made in first term and this has since been greatly appreciated. On March 1st, the Aquatic Sports were held at the Eastern Baths, the victory going to Lawson. The Athletic Sports were held on October 21st, when Ardens House won the Margaret Shannon Memorial Cup for the third year in succession. The baseball team played no interschool matches, but the basket-ball team emerged triumphant from a long series of
• contests in second term, being defeated only once and then by one goal. The results were as follows : Morongo, 31, defeated Ballarat C.E.G.G.S. 16. Morongo, 35, defeated Western District Old Collegians, 22. Morongo, 37, defeated Sacred Heart Convent, 20. Morongo, 32, defeated Warwick, 24. Morongo, 20, lost to Sacred Heart Convent, 21. 1VIorongo, 47, defeated Stratherne, 11. Morongo, 27, defeated Warwick, 26. The second basket-ball team only played two matches, but they acquitted themselves very well, winning both. Morongo, 24, defeated Sacred Heart College, 16. Morongo (return match) 33, defeated Sacred Heart College, 23. None of last year's tennis four returned, but in spite of this fact the new team played with enthusiasm and consistency, suffering no defeats. The second four was not quite so successful, but improved greatly towards, the end of the year.
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Morongo (1st four), 19, defeated Sacred Heart Convent, 15. Morongo (2nd four), 15, lost to Sacred Heart Convent, 23. Morongo, 37, defeated Ballarat C.E.G.G.S. 34. Morongo (1st four), 24, defeated Warwick, 12. Morongo (2nd four), 7, lost to Warwick, 24. 1VIorongo (1st four), 24, defeated Sratherne, 21. Morongo (2nd four), 14, lost to Stratherne, 24. Morongo, 12, defeated Warwick, 6. :0:
AQUATIC SPORTS. The Annual Swimming Sports were at the Eastern Baths, on Thursday, March 1st, when we were having very fine weather. Keen rivalry existed between the Houses, the shield being eventually won by Lawson House. We congratulate the school champion, Beryl Eaton, who though a junior in years, gained a wellearned victory. We wish to thank all those members of the staff who helped to make the afternoon successful, and also Mrs. Madden and Miss Jean Griffiths, who judged the diving. These are the final results :— HOUSE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Ardens-1, E. Ebbott. ; 2, J. Glover. Harris-1, G. Blakiston, 2, N. Field, 3, G. Parish. Lawson 1, B. Eaton, 2, G. Ives, 3, A. Carnell. Roslyn-1, B. Dunstan and J. Price, equal ; 2, Joyce Richmond.
POSITION OF HOUSES. 1, Lawson House ; 2, Roslyn House ; 3, Harris House ; 4, Ardens House. :o:
ATHLETIC SPORTS. The School's Annual Athletic Sports were held on October 20th, and not the least enjoyable feature of the afternoon was the fine weather which accentuated the beauty of the picturesque gardens. The School was particularly honoured this year, the sports being under the patronage of the Moderator-General Dr. Reid, Mrs. Reid, and the State Moderator the Right Rev. John MacKenzie, who were welcomed to the School at the afternoon tea gathering. After apologising for the absence of the president of the College Council, Senator Sir Harry Lawson, Dr. R. G. McPhee expressed appreciation of the honour that had been accorded by the Moderator in visiting the sports. Referring to the future of Morongo, the chairman mentioned that arrangements were being made by which the financial position of the School would be considerably improved. After suitable acknowledgments by the Moderators, Alderman 0. C. Hearne thanked Miss Pratt and members of the council for their hospitality . The Margaret Shannon Memorial Cup was, this year, won by Ardens House with Harris House a close second, Lawson third, and Roslyn fourth. The final issue was very doubtful and tense excitement prevailed till the results were obtained when Ardens received many congratulations, this being the third year in succession in which this House has won the coveted cup. Congratulations were also extended to the champions, Mona Farrell, Fanny Beilby and Beth Davis.
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School Events. FIRST ASSEMBLY. First assembly of 1934 was attended by representatives of the School Council, Old Collegians' Association, and Parents' and Friends' Association. A telegram was received apologising for the unavoidable absence of Sir Harry Lawson, President As the Chaplain, Rev. of the Council. A. Simms could not be present, the Rev. W. A. Alston presided in his place. Mr. Alston, in his address, said that although the girls were doubtless conscious of mistakes they had made in the past year they should not be discouraged. There was a new year before them. They knew it would doubtless hold many trials and difficulties for them; but in this knowledge should be one of the new year's greatest thrills, for there is a real thrill in fighting and overcoming that But high ambitions which is difficult. are of little use if one does not get past vague dreams to concrete action. It was important that the girls should make a good beginning ; the middle part, the uphill part, they would find the hardest ; and the end was the most important of all. Dr. R. G. McPhee, Chairman of the Council, welcoming the members of the staff and the girls, especially the new ones, appealed to all to work together in the true team spirit. Miss Pratt also welcomed the members of the staff and the girls, as well as the visitors of that morning. The girls, she said, were not at school merely to .gain knowledge, wisdom and judgment they were there to learn to live together in perfect understanding and friendship. The world to-day was in great need of understanding—individually, rationally, and above all internationally. We should learn to forget self, and try to love and understand others. We often find in other people characteristics which we dislike, but we should learn toleration, beginning at school, and out of this will
come perfect friendship throughout the world. Morongo had justified its existence, and its roots were striking deep into the life of the State. If its girls would cultivate this true spirit within themselves, it would continue to, do so. Miss Edith Leigh, President of the Old Collegians' Association, asked the girls to do their utmost to carry on the traditions which other girls had handed down to them. Mr. J. M. Badger, Chairman of the Parents' and Friends' Association, said he hoped the girls would not merely carry on the old traditions, but set up new, noble traditions for the girls who followed. Mr. 0. C. Hearne, Vice-Chairman of the Council, made one of his usual very amusing speeches. Helen McCulloch, one of last year's pupils present, was congratulated upon her excellent achievements in the University Leaving Honours examinations at the end of the previous year. Kathleen Badger was also congratulated upon her brilliant course last year at the University of Melbourne. The assembly closed with the singing of the School song and the National Anthem, followed by the Benediction. :o:
SHAKESPEARE DAY. The commemoration of Shakespeare's birth and death was celebrated on April 23rd, by our acting several of his most famous scenes. The curtain rose on Titania, Queen of the fairies, sleeping in a wood while her retinue kept guard. Puck, on mischief bent, emerged (from the back of the piano !) and poured a magic potion in her ears. The result was ludicrous, because, when she awoke, she fell madly in love with the uncouth Bottom disguised as an ass.
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The scene changed. The wood had It seemed that we were not going to become thicker and bigger. Rosalind, laugh in the next scene. King Lear, half dressed as a boy, found, pinned on the crazed with the cruelty of his two elder trees, some verses written to her by the daughters, was again in the safe and languishing Orlando. When he tender keeping of Cordelia. Then the forest of Ardennes faded awakened from his sleep of utter exhausaway. The lovers, who so nearly came tion, father and daughter met for the It to grief one midsummer night, were first time since their estrangement. united again, and were being entertained was a scene of heart-rending sorrow. by a play acted by the rude mechanics. So finished a programme which in spite The tragedy of Pyranus and Thisbe was of our amateur acting revealed "the illutruly doleful, and we had the greatest dif- mination and glamour of Shakespeare." ficulty in restraining our tears when both Our thanks are due to Miss Stewart the hero and the heroine died. With the help of some red ink, this scene was a and Miss Maberly Smith for their untiring interest in the production of the great success. scenes. Who were they who walked in stately :o: procession ? They were the dispensers of justice in a Venetian Court of Law, and ANZAC DAY. were led by the Noble Duke of Venice. April 25th being Anzac Day, all School Soon Shylock shuffled forward, demanding- the letters of his bond. Portia, as a work was suspended and the day was judge came in and created something of a spent in commemoration of the Landing sensation in her robes of scarlet. It at Anzac Cove. seemed that Antonio would die hideously, In the morning Miss Pratt gave a talk and lose a pound of flesh which lay on the Anzacs, and Miss Dunoon illustratnearest the heart. But no ! Portia out- ed her lecture with the aid of the epidiaswitted the scheming Jew, and baffled, he cope. Extracts from Masefield's "Galcringed out of the court. The Merchant lipolo," and Laurence Binyon's poem "For of Venice was saved. the Fallen," were then read. We left Italy then, and found ourselves In the afternoon the School assembled transported to a garden in France, where for the Anzac Service which, this year, Henry V. wooed Catherine, the fair. He was conducted by Rev. T. J. Riddle. could not speak French, and she could not After a short preliminary service (lurspeak English, but in spite of these very real difficulties, he managed to win the ing which the hymns, "0 God, Our Help hand of the damsel. We suspected that in Ages Past," and "Land of our Birth," she knew more English than she pre- were sung, Mr. Riddle spoke of the horrors of warfare and of the men who tended. served in the last Great War, who fought That was one kind of proposal. It was and died in the hope that, by so doing, not so plain-sailing when a shrew had they would create a peaceful world and first to be tamed. This Catherine was a prevent future war. vixen, and flew into the most violent All the soldiers with whom Mr. Riddle, tempers. But Petruchio was more than a match for her. He did not bother to as a chaplain, came into contact, showed ask her, but declared that nothing would this same self-sacrificing spirit, these prevent him from marrying her. She was same high ideals and it must have been left standing speechless with undisguised to the youth of to-day that they looked for their continuance. fury.
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Message from the Moderator-General whom we enthusiastically welcomed to Morongo again on October 23rd "It was a pleasure to visit Morongo, one of twenty other Presbyterian Colleges distributed throughout the different States, and to meet the pupils as well as the Principal and the Staff. We were most favourably impressed by its excellent situation for health, sport and study, and by the tone and 'esprit de corps' prevalent in the College. "We Presbyterians have always placed our faith in an educated people with a view to developing loyal, intelligent Christian citizenship and leadership. For these alone can build up a strong and successful democracy. One great authority on education has said on reflection we all agree that long after we have forgotten all our teachers.said to us we will remember what they Parents do, well remember what a great English schoolmaster said did when asked, 'Where in your time-table do you teach religion?' " 'We teach it all day long,' he. answered. 'We teach it in language, by learning to say what we mean—yea, yea and nay, nay.' We teach it in history. by humanity. We teach it in geography, by breadth of mind. We teach it in handicraft, by thoroughness. We teach it in astronomy, by reverence. We teach it in the playground, by fair, play. We teach it by kindness to animals, by courtesy to servants, by good manners to one another, and by truthfulness in all things. We teach it by showing- the children that we, their elders, are their friends and not their enemies. We teach them to build the Church of Christ out of their actual relations in which they stand to their teachers and their school-fellows, because we believe that unless they learn to build it where they are, they will not learn anywhere else.' "The object of every school is preparation for one's life-work, and this includes mental, moral, and physical development. The sports side receives ample attention, but much remains to be done in intellectual and spiritual directions. More and more with the .mechanism of labour, provision must be made for the wise and fruitful use of leisure time, and resources of a higher sort must be cultivated—the love of books, good music, classical literature and history. Turning to the practical side this advice given to girls may be taken and applied with advantage.
"Learn how to do intelligent and sensible and useful house-keeping, house-work of all kinds, as well as cooking by the best-known methods to suit the needs of the persons you cook for. You will require a knowledge of science in order to do that—home science some call it. You should learn all you can of sewing and cutting out garments. You should learn first aid and nursing, book-keeping, elementary methods of teaching, and the art of telling stories to small children as well as how to select suitable stories, for them. Never think yourself so unique that you can afford to neglect to learn how to do all kinds of womanly work. Even if you do not require to enter any profession or trade, yet you do require to be - sensible and useful and interesting as well as beautiful and good. The girl who can do things well, and know she can do things well, is a much more valuable asset to the community than the girl who simply marks time and spends the valuable hours in thinking to much about herself. If we wish to be the best kind of citizens, we must learn the secret of the happiness which self-sacrifice yields. Begin now to think of others, and take every opportunity of being- kind and helpful, and just find for yourself what satisfaction you will have."
LIFE'S MISSION. There are loyal hearts, there are spirits brave, There are souls that are brave and true ; Then give to the world the be.st you have, And the best will come back to you. Give love, and love to your life will flow, A strength in your utmost need; Have faith, and a score of hearts will show Their faith in your word and deed. Give truth, and your gift will be paid in kind, And honour will honour meet. And a smile that is sli-eet will surely find A smile that is just as sweet. For life is the mirror of king and slave, 'Tis just what we are to do ; Then give to the world the best you have, And the best will come back to you.
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HOBBIES' DAY. Deep thinking- people nowadays realise that the training of the hand is an important feature in the development of the mind. That is why we, have, our Hobbies' Class, which trains us while still in youth to be able to make useful things with our hands in leisure hours, and our Hobbies' Day on which the work done during the year is exhibited. The exhibits this year were of an exceptionally high standard, especially the fancy work, knitting, and dolls dressed in national costume. Of outstanding merit in the craft section were a work basket made of pine needles and finished off with padded silk lining, and a carved and polished woodbox. A large amount of leather, raffia and poker work testified to the popularity of the Hobbies' Class. The immense value of the tuition of Mr. Porter and Mr. Allen at Camera Club meetings was shown by the attractive display of photographs. The drawings were of a standard definitely higher than in preceeding years. Models, a very interesting feature, included a media.eval manor and the Fairy Scene from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," After the visitors had inspected the hobbies, they assembled in the hall where a short concert was given by the girls. Commencing with Kindergarten items, the programme included various elocutionary and musical items. Pianoforte solos were given by Marjory Northey and Margaret Dale. The senior and junior singing classes rendered several part-
songs, after which Miss E. Wilson addressed the audience on "The Value of Hobbies." The guests then adjourned to the quadrangle where the whole School gave an impressive display of drill exercises followed by various folk dances by the juniors. The afternoon was brought to a conclusion by the serving of afternoon tea in the School dining-room. : o:
PREFECTS' DANCE. On August 11th, Miss Pratt and the Prefects entertained twenty senior boys of Geelong College at a dance. The charmingly decorated hall was transformed into a snow scene with the aid of decorations lent by Mrs. Simson. A panatrope provided excellent music for dancing and afterwards supper wias served at the house. We wish to thank Mrs. Simson and Mrs Parish for their invaluable help on this occasion, and to thank Mr. Ebbott for lending his panatrope to us. :0:
ANNUAL CHURCH SERVICE. The Annual School Church Service \ v a held in St. David's Church, on October 21. when the Right Rev. John MacKenzie. MA., Moderator of the Presbyterian State Assembly, occupied the pulpit. The service was attended by all the pupils of the school, together with old girls, friends and parents, while the choir consisted entirely of old girls. The School took an active part in the service, the prefects taking up the collection, the girls rendering the Bach Chorale "Forget Me Not,and the choir singing "The Lord is My Shepherd." The Rev. Alex. Simms, B.A., welcomed the Moderator, whose presence was appreciated even more when it was known that he had a serious cold. Mr. 0. C. Hearne played the organ for us in his usual delightful style.
THE LUCERNIAN. The Right Rev. John MacKenie commenced his address by conveying to the congregation and the girls of Morongo the greetings and congratulations of the Presbyterian Assembly. He gave a brief outline of the history and growth of Morongo which, he said, is typical of the English public school system which is based on religion. There have been great changes in the educational system and girls nowadays have many advantages which their parents did not have. A girl's education now is not merely book-learning but rather a preparation for life. One hundred years ago Victoria was founded, and it is to these founders that we owe our freedom. There is little record of the sacrifice, courage and faith of these "Pilgrim Fathers" and "Pilgrim Mothers," but their influence has remained. Nineteen hundred years ago the greatest pioneer of all was born. Jesus, the Pioneer of Life, of Faith, and of salvation, triumphed over all obstacles and founded His church against which the gates of Hell could not prevail. Therefore, in this centenary year, we would do well to remember all pioneers and especially the greatest pioneer of all who tells us of a God of love and around whose feet it is only possible to realise our common frotherhood. "May it be given to us to follow in His footsteps." :0:
ARMISTICE SERVICE. On Friday, 7th November, the School met in the morning to commemorate the Miss Pratt consigning of Armistice.
ducted a simple, but deeply impressive service. She stressed the need for a proper understanding of our modern political situation. We lived in a dangerous age and we had necessarily to live dangerously. It was our duty as future citizens to be prepared to make sacrifices bravely. She concluded her talk by quoting- "For the Fallen." On the stroke of eleven we bowed our heads in honour of the dead. :0:
"McDOWALL" CONCERTS. Miss McDowall has again arranged three most enjoyable concerts, .and the School is very grateful for this opportunity of hearing such finished performers. In first term the popular male quartette "The Sundowners," visited the School and gave a delightful programme of songs which they have made famous throughout all Australia. On May 10th, Miss Harry, Miss Ramsay and Mr. Barclay gave a selection of light numbers on the flute, piccolo and piano. Miss Harry also sang several of Purcell's compositions, and Miss Ramsay concluded the concert with a number of children's verses composed by herself. On August 2nd, Mr. Little, a light baritone, and Mr. Findley, the blind pianist whose visits are always greatly appreciated, visited the school. The programme was divided into the four seasons of the year, and each piece, in words and mood, aptly illustrated the season to which it was dedicated.
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Items of Interest. Retreat Road presented an animated scene on the morning of the 3rd November, when it was lined with hundreds of schoolgirls to welcome His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester as he drove through Geelong. After waiting for some time the excited crowd were thrilled by the approach of a long stream of cars, and amongst them, that in which rode the Morongo joined heartily Royal guest. in the lusty cheers which rose into the air at his approach. We had a fleeting vision of a smiling and waving prince, a suntanned face, two eyes indescribably blue —and he was gone ! Senior English students travelled to Melbourne, on September 29th, to see a performance of Shakespeare's play, "Richard III." The play was given in Oueen's Hall, in Collins Street, and was uniformly well-acted, though the inadequacy of the stage marred some scenes. Richard III. was acted by Mr. Beresford-Fowler, who gave a masterly portrayal of the part of this arch-villain. This trip, as well as being entertaining, was highly instructive, as a much more compact idea was obtained of the play, which is one of the text-books set for leaving and honour English this year. On October. 29th, twenty-five girls attented the schoolgirls' Thanksgiving. Service in the Melbourne Town Hall. Organised by the Headmistresses' Association and attended by three thousand girls, it was a memorable afternoon. Among the speakers were Archbishop Head, the Moderator of. Victoria, Rev. John MacKenzie and Rev. Irving Benson, while Mrs. Head delivered an inspiring address to the girls. A large party of senior girls were present at the Geelong Presbytery's Centenary Thanksgiving Service, conducted by the Right Reverend Dr. Reid. A highly diverting address by Rev. James
Wright, of Inverness, Scotland, and an instructive description of impressions of post-war Europe by Rev. F. W. Rolland were two items of a notable and inspiring service. During first term the School attended a united Student Christian Movement Church Service at St. George's Presbyterian Church. The Rev. J. W. McMaster officiated. The Annual Anzac Memorial Service, at Lara, was attended by some of the girls. The huge gathering, estimated at about two thousand, assembled in the tree-shaded grounds of the picturesque old Trinity Church, standing amidst rich green fields. After the distinguished guests, Field Marshall Lord Milne and lir. Masefi eld, had shaken hands with the original Anzacs present, they were officially welcomed and introduced. There followed a service which, in its uplifting sentiments, was surpassingly beautiful. In October, the senior girls heard Dr. Masefield's lecture in the Melbourne Town Hall. This is fully reported in another page. Members of the middle school attended a later reading of his stories and poems, in Melbourne. Miss Peterson kindly invited a number of girls to share the honour of hearing Dr. Masefield give an address at the Hermitage, on 15th November. On Friday, 9th November, five of the prefects were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brookes at the Empire Games Ball, held at "Kurneh," South Yarra. A number of the senior girls were present at a most enjoyable dance given by the Geelong College prefects in the Norman Morrison Hall, on Saturday, November 10th.
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Extract from Mary Fong's Letter:—
Bendigo and Geelong. One thousand seats had to he "rationed" out to the various schools, so great was the demand.
"You will perhaps be interested in the school that I am studying in at present. The babble of voices was suddenly It is named McTyeire Girls' School. There are more than 400 girls and about 50 hushed as the dignified figure of Dr. teachers. Recently we have raised a new Masefield took his place on the platform building. The campus is large compared in company with Professor Osborne, who, with other schools and we have a teacher as chairman, introduced him. who devotes all her time just to make it As Dr. Masefield came forward to beautiful. Some of the courses are speak we sensed a radiating personality, Chinese, English, Mathematics, Science, and saw the face of one whose mind must Sociology, History, Psychology, Physical surely pierce through the bounds of this Education, Home Economics and others. materialistic world to those fairy lands We are allowed to take music courses of fantasy. such as piano, vocal lessons or violin. We "What do the words William Shakehave a very strong music department with about 120 music students. That is speare mean ?" asked Dr. Masefield. In spite of the numerous books on the suba good percentage, isn't it ? ject, very little is known about the man There are quite a number of organisa- Shakespeare. However, as it has been tions and activities. The important ones said, "He is not like a man, he is like noare the Board of Stewards, Y.W.C'.A., body I ever saw." Only an extraordinary Treble Clef Club (our glee club), Literary man could have written the plays he did. Society, Athletic Board, Student's CounIt is certain that Shakespeare was an cil, and McTyeirian Board. I am glad we have so many organisations because actor-writer, and that many of his works they offer us chances to practise service were produced while acting in a dramatic company. It is equally certain that his and the ability for leadership. plays were written to be acted—skilfully, I feel sorry for you to have to take passionately. The most effective setting exams. I guess all students over the was the simplest. Dumas has said, "All world dislike examinations ! you want for a play is a plank, two actors, As to the city we are now living in, and a passion." Shakespeare provided Shanghai is a cosmopolitan city charac- the passion ; Australian woods will proterised by business and industry, vide the plank ; while it is our duty to foreignised streets and buildings. I hope provide the actors. More than two will you will be able to come some day." be needed--about twenty, to make the places of those who will become coy and :o: shy. After patient rehearsal, the perMASEFIELD LECTURE. formance will give the public something On October 16th, Miss Pratt, members of the illumination of Shakespeare, and of the staff, and the girls of the Sixth the resulting glamour. Form, motored to the Melbourne Town "Man consists of body, mind, and Hall, to attend the Jubilee meeting of the imagination," said Mr. Masefield, as he Shakespeare Society, when Dr. John described the spiritual life. His body is Masefield spoke on "Shakespeare and His faulty, his mind untrustworthy, but his Spiritual Life." imagination has made him remarkable. The hall was packed to its limits by the Imagination is controlling and using the general public, and by representatives energy of which we are made. Those who from public schools in Melbourne, succeed in this have access, through their
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happy comedies would be written one after the other, as, for example, "Love's Labour Lost," "The Comedy of Errors," and "The Two Gentlemen of Verona." Yet a short time afterwards, when Shakespeare was in a sad and pensive "mood," he wrote several tragedies consecutively, thus showing that the nature of his plays rested on his state of mind at the time of writing. In conclusion, Mr. Masefield thanked the audience for its charming attention, which, he vowed, equalled any in the
partial energies to all energy ; they do not die. Shakespeare was one of the greatest of these. In the first ten years of his writing, he had given character to 350 distinct names, more distinction to each than there was in the person one met yesterday, and had half forgotten tomorrow. The plots of plays in this era of the history of "Merrie England" had to possess sufficient vigour, vehemence, and violence to enable them to compete with the Executions, many counter-attractions. cock-fighting and bull-fighting attracted enormous crowds, and it was the work of the dramatist to entice them back to his theatre with powerful plots and living characters. Shakespeare achieved much of his success in this way.
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Mr. W. A. Watt moved a vote of thanks which was seconded by Professor Tucker ; and when the applause had died away, and Lady Hunting-field had gone, we left with the 'sound of the poet's words still ringing- in our ears.
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Distinguished Visitors. DR. FONG FOO SEC. On the 8th March, the School was honoured with a visit by Dr. Fong .Foo Sec, •who was accompanied by the Hon. A. J. Pittard, M.L.C., Mr. A. Mitchell, and Mr. F. H.artnell, of Melbourne, and members of the School Council. The Hon. A. J. Pittard, who introduced D17. Fong explained that the doctor was known throughout the world, and held many university degrees. Dr. Fong gave a very intriguing account of the emancipation of Chifiese women who, twenty-five years ago, were regarded as definitely inferior to the male sex, but who were • now on equal terms with the latter, both in • civic privileges and manner of employment. Many Western ideas .were being adopted in dress and in social customs. In the, colleges Western influence was very apparent. Dr. Fong referred to the fact that, with their new-found liberty, many of the Chinese women had lost their sense
of proportion and were becoming a problem to society. He believed that a religious education was the only way to combat this evil ; he praised Morongo and other church schools where such education is given. While speaking on international affairs and the benefits of correspendence between the girls of one country and those of another, Dr. Fong asked if Miss Pratt would permit one of her pupils to correspond with his daughter, in Shanghai. He was assured that Miss Pratt would be delighted, and that the only difficulty would be to select one girl from so many eager applicants. A girl was chosen to write to Dr. Fong's daughter, and extracts from her very interesting reply will be found under "Items of Interest." At the conclusion of his address, Mr. David extended the thanks of the School. An inspection was then made of the School, the house and the grounds, during which Dr. Fong expressed his appreciation of the beauty of their situation.
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SENATOR R. D. ELLIOT. Senator R. D. Elliot was a welcome visitor to the School on March 14th. His "thumbnail" sketches of famous people with whom he had come into contact were instructive as well as being amusing. Particularly interesting were his comments on some of the leading men of the East, to whose words so much is attached at the present time. Senator Elliot also described his adventures when he joined the "unemployed" at Mildura, and lived among them as one of themselves. He praised their friendship and comradeship and spoke of these two traits as being the principal factors in making the present world endurable. His visit was greatly appreciated, as the laughter, applause, and intense interest of his listeners indicated. : o: LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER WALKER. One of the most exciting events of the year occurred on April 10th, when Lieutenant-Commander Walker of the Royal Australian Navy visited the School and addressed the girls. His delightful reminiscences of incidents connected with his travels with the Prince of Wales and Prince George aroused great enthusiasm. Commander Walker also gave an idea of the importance of the Prince' work, and the huge tasks which were entrusted to them. Ref erring particularly to Prince George and the forthcoming Centenary Celebrations, Commander Walker said that many countries were clamouring to be included in the tour, and it was certain that the majority of them would be visited. On being- requested to speak on the sinking of the German Fleet at Scapa Flow. Commander Walker ended his address with an enthralling and vivid account of
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Before his departure an impromptu guard of honour was formed down the drive, and the car passed slowly through cheering lines of girls in whose minds memories of the visit will long remain. :o: DR. W. P. CHEN. On May 8th, the School had the privilege of a visit from Dr. W. P. Chen, Consul-General for Australia of the Republic of China. He was accompanied by several Chinese gentlemen. By way of introduction, Dr. Chen expressed the fear that Australians are prone to accept the market gardeners who live here as typical of his countrymen. They, though worthy members of their race, do not represent the culture of China. He knew that this ignorance is not only found on Australia's side, for, in China, many of the people do not know a great deal about Australia. His policy is to visit all parts of our Commonwealth and to impart his impressions, and knowledge of Australian conditions to his own people. Turning to the question of China's post-war development, Dr. Chen, explained that education had taken a sudden leap forward in recent years and that this growth had been greatly facilitated by the new mode of writing, that is, by having the ancient hieroglyphics, formerly written on bamboo, side by side with the new, modern phonetic system. China's aim, at present, is to educate all its 487,000,000 people, so that they may all read and write. Military training has been introduced—being first demanded by a Girls' High School !—and as a result of this, in ten years' time, millions of Chinese youth of to-day will be highly skilled soldiers. The adoption of Western ideas seems to have made the peaceful China disappear and, in its place there has grown up a country with a strong militaristic spirit.
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MORONGO SCORES AT COOKERY. During the period of the Geelong Sports Carnival Week, the Victorian Dried Fruits Board, with a view to stimulating interest in Australian-grown currants, sultanas and raisins, held a Dried Vine Fruits Competition for the "Most Unusual Recipe," amongst the cookery centres of schools in the Geelong District. Much interest was displayed, and great excitement prevailed when the results of the judging were announced, for both prizes had been won by "Morongo," Molly Richmond being first and Meg Carmichael second. The prizes, a crystal cakestand and sandwich tray, were presented at the School, and in honour of this unique occasion there was a very representative gathering present. Senator Sir Harry Lawson, who presided at the meeting, made a special trip to Geelong, bringing with him the President of the Dried Fruits' Board, Mr. J. M. Balfour. Mr. Balfour gave a most interesting survey of the quite romantic development of the Dried Fruits Industry, dealing especially with the founding of Mildura, in 1887, by the Chaffey Brothers. Mr. Balfour then asked Sir Harry to' present the prizes to' the winners, who were congratulated not only on their successes in creating recipes, but also in gaining the love and loyalty of the School, which was demonstrated through the hearty applause. After the presentations, Sir I-Tarry spoke to the School, taking as his subject the perseverance of the pioneers of Mildura who, with Chaffey as their
leader, won through to the "promised land." The people of Mildura have not forgotten their pioneers, and to-day honour and praise those who laid the foundNot only were ations of their town. there pioneers in Mildura, but in all Victoria, and it is our duty to bear in mind the worthy traditions which they established, the spiritual and moral values in the inheritance which has been handed down to us, and to pass these gifts on, enriched by our possession of them. :o: LIEUTENANT-COLONEL R. H. WEDDELL. On the evening of June 28th, Lieutenant-Colonel R. H. Weddell, V.D., _Administrator of the Northern Territory, gave a survey of conditions in Northern Teritory in an interesting, address to a large gathering of parents and scholars at Morongo. The Colonel held the attention of his audience for considerably over an hour, and related many and varied experiences. personal and otherwise, concerning life in the Northern Territory. It was rather interesting to discover that the visitor also is distinguished by the title of Lieutenant Governor of that vaste area, and is entitled to a salute of fifteen guns, which was duly accorded him on the visit of the Eastern Squadron of the British Fleet. It was surprising to hear that the climate of Darwin is not so severe as we are led to imagine, because the temperature does not often exceed 95 degrees, and, after eight years' residence in the territory, the speaker was convinced that it was reasonably congenial for white occupation. The healthy appearance of the Administrator confirmed this statement. Continuing, Colonel Weddell said the Northern Territory has an area of three hundred and sixty million acres, and
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the population (exclusive of aboriginees), is 4863 persons, of whom 3204 are Europeans. The bulk of the population is to be found at Darwin, where there are 1219 Europeans and about 360 Chinese, Japanese, Malayans, and half-castes—in truth, a veritable League of Nations. The Territory is kept in order by about thirty-five mounted police, each of whom Their has at least two black trackers. duties include matters of health, stock inspection and other activities. The people are as law-abiding as those of the temperate zones, and riots are few, and are not serious. Colonel Weddell said that the natives responded to reasonable treatment. Cases of violence by the natives invariably arose from ill-treatment of their people. Turning. to the subject of defence, the Colonel said that he and the people of Darwin had no fear of any menace from the East ; the main concern was the avoidance of the introduction of Eastern diseases. The principal industries are cattle raising, and fishing for pearls and tortoise shell, though it is highly probable that more will be heard of mining operations in the future. After paying a tribute to the Australian Inland Mission, its medical service and its "flying doctor," Colonel Weddell willingly and comprehensively answered the questions put to him by his audience.
DR. Mai AREN. On 31st October, we were privileged to receive a visit from Dr. McLaren, Professor of Psychiatry of the Geoul Medical School, Korea. Mr. David introduced the doctor, who gave a comprehensive and interesting account of Korea and its people. Geographically this country with ten million people, is in an important straegic position having as its neighbours the whole world of the East, Japan, China, Manchuria and Russia. The people of these eastern lands are descendants of some of the oldest civilisations of the world and they carry with them always the tradition of gentliness. A Japanese schoolboy, when asked what he admired most in a man replied, "Kindliness and humanity," and this is typical of the whole Japanese race, which has had these qualities instilled into its very being from time immemorial. These people should not be foreigners to us ; there are no foreigners, for we are all children of the same Father, and we should combine as one great international family to prevent evil from over-corning the world. It is to the girls and women of to-day that the present generation looks, for they have the opportunity of showing the futility and madness of war. The challenge is to us. Will we accept it ? The world that we have to-day is not our own. It is God's gift to us—a sacred trust which it is our privilege to maintain and return not spoiled by our use, but rather enriched. •
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Old Collegians' Association. On June 15th, the Annual "At Home" was held at the Corio Club, when six debutantes were presented by Edith Leigh, our President, to Dr. and Mrs. McPhee and Miss, Pratt. We are once again indebted to Mrs. Simson, Mrs. Dancey
and Mrs. D. F. Griffiths for their efforts in making the evening a success. The School Sports were held on Saturday, October 20th, and were a great success. The Annual Re-union of the Old Girls took place at the A.B.C. Cafe after
THE LUCERNIAN. the sports. Miss Pratt, Dr. and Mrs. McPhee, Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Neilson, Mr. Cyril Blakiston, and representatives from P.L.C. and the Hermitage Old Girls' Associations were our guests on this occasion. The Bridge Club has lapsed somewhat during the -year, and we regret that the cause is due, apparently, to lack of interest. Old Collegians residing in the -Western District met at Camperdown early in the year, with a view to forming a Western District Branch of the Old Collegians' Association. Una Handley, of Colac, was elected the first president ; Edna McLean, Colac, secretary ; and Anne Errey, Camperdown, a vice-president. In May, the new branch commenced its activities with an "At Home," which was held at Camperdown, and was very enthusiastically attended by Old Collegians and their friends from surrounding districts—even as far afield as Geelong. On Thursday, 16th August, at the Morrison Hall, Geelong College, the newly-formed choir of Old Collegians can-le before the public for the first time in an entertainment which was a great success, if one may judge by the crowded hall, and the way the audience encored the numbers. The choir was most ably conducted by Mr. Cyril Blakiston. The Geelong College Old Collegians' Choir assisted under the baton of Mr. C. Ipsen, B.A. :0:
ENGAGEMENTS. Nancy White to Mr. D. Harding. Leila Wallace to Mr. H. Leigh. Janet Ballantyne to Mr. A. Lee. Gladys Farrell to Mr. W. Smith. Lorna Ebbot to Mr. W. Hooper. Erva Hirst to Mr. B. Seward. Mollie Anthony to Mr. Eric Davies.
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MARRIAGES. Edna McIntyre to Mr. E. :VfcCann. Mary McLennan to Mr. A. Newall. Clare Strong to Mr. M. Ocklestone. Marjorie Gordon to Mr. W. J. Cornell. Stella Pagels to Mr. A. 0. S. Selle. Jean Walter to Mr. Horne. C. Lancaster to Mr. E. Ching. BIRTHS. Mr. and Mrs. E. McAlister (Thelma Gibb) —a son. Mr. and Mrs. H. Fallan (Vida Walter) a son. Captain and Mrs. L. Mould (Dorothy Ross)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. McDonald (Jean Walker)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. H. Williams (Mollie Rich) —a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. V. Makepeace (Marion West)—a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. A. Hartwick (Bertha Lewis)—a son. Old Collegians are requested to notify the secretary of any change of address. Secretary, Dorothy Anderson, 2 Skene Street, Geelong. :o : PERSONAL. Miss Pratt, who was formerly Head Mistress of Girton, Bendigo, spent a weekend at her old school on the occasion of the celebration of its jubilee. Morongo sends its congratulations to Girton, whose prosperity we hope will continue undiminished. Dorothy Adams, M.A. (Melbourne), who gained a Residential Post-Graduate Research Scholarship at Crosby Hall, University of London, is continuing her success in England. She is at present spending her holidays walking through England, Scotland and Wales. Congratulations are extended to Stella Gilbert on her appointment to the staff of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Canberra. We wish her every success in her new position.
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We are delighted to learn that Kitty McLennan has obtained her Arts degree at the University of Glasgow. She cabled immediately to Miss Pratt and afterwards wrote her a long letter which showed enduring enthusiasm for her old school. The latest results from some of our old girls at the University of Melbourne has just arrived. Kathleen Badger has followed up her brilliant success of last year by obtaining three honours in her second year in Arts. Winnie Burrage has two honours to her credit in second year Science. Two old girls, Helen McCulloch and Faith Levy, have joined the ranks of our representatives at the Janet Clarke Hall. We hear that Helen has gained honours in Economics so far. Many of the old girls are training for nursing. Among them are Nancy Munro, Gladys Gibb and Ailsa Storrer at the Geelong Hospital ; Ruth Owen at the Alfred Hospital ; Kathleen Wilson and Stella Mann at the Children's Hospital ; Rosaleen Price at the Austin Hospital ; and Nancy Redpath and Jean Metherall at the Melbourne Hospital. We hear that Gwen Matheson has resigned from the Orthopaedic Hospital, Frankston, and is going to Queensland. Dora Riddle has accepted the position of Sister at the Alfred Hospital. Helen Ferguson, who has been holidaying in Europe, is now visiting U.S.A. and Canada. Our latest news of Miss Paling is that she is teaching in Czecho-Slovakia, and has just returned from a' tour, of Europe. The engagement is announced of Miss M. Nicholson and Mr. Arthur Phillips, of Melbourne. The marriage of Miss Oman and Mr. Colin Urquhart took place recently.
Many of the boarders suffered from 'flu during the recent epidemic. Miss Pillow spared herself in no way in the face of a depleted house staff and we want to thank her very much for her untiring and unselfish efforts on our behalf. Sisters Sleep and Perry rendered invaluable service in nursing sufferers back to strength and health. It is just a year since we bade a sad farewell to Miss James, now Mrs. J. M. McMillan, of Asansol, Bengal, India. As matron of Morongo, she showed a constant interest in the School and always had its welfare at heart. She left a beautiful sari for the use of the girls, knowing that they would find it useful in their entertainments. She and her husband leave India very soon to spend a holiday in Great Britain. We would like to assure the chaplain of the School, Rev. A. Simms, that his scripture lessons and general attention to our spiritual needs have been greatly appreciated. All girls of the School, whether past or present will be intensely interested to see the photograph of Mr. J. H. McPhillimy, included amongst these pages. He has always shown a very real interest in the School, and Morongo has benefited in countless ways from his boundless generosity. The School is fortunate in its Council whose members give so freely of their time and energy in the interests of Morongo. Our President, Sir Harry Lawson, keeps constantly in touch with the School and all its activities, whilst we owe much to the foresight and strong guidance of our chairman Dr. R. G. McPhee. In our secretary, Mr. Neilson, we have an indefatigable worker, who brings to the School practically all our very interesting and distinguished visitors.
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THE LUCERNIAN. The retirement of Mr. King, a distinguished citizen and the Principal of the Gordon Institute of Technology, is imminent. He, too, has always shown a keen interest in our School for many years. We thank him for his gift of two valuable old prints. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. H. B. Simson, a good friend of the School, has been confined to her bed. We all wish her a complete and speedy recovery. Mr. Norman David and Mr. James Robertson have given a number of poplar trees which should add to the beauty of the drive. We are indebted to Dr. McPhee for the gift of three valuable Oxford dictionaries which have already proved of inestimable value. Miss E. Macindoe, a member of the School staff, has given a number of colourful framed posters of India and two large composite posters of prominent British characters in history. We regret to hear of the serious illness of Sir John MacFarland, who was with us at Speech Day last year.
:o IN MEMORIAM. We deeply sympathise with Fanny Beilby, who lost her mother during the year ; also with Joyce and Joan Richmond on the death of their father. We were greatly shocked to hear of the deaths of two Old Collegians. Hilda Mitchell died at the early age of nineteen, while pursuing a nursing career in Melbourne. Thelma Pettitt, cousin of Miss Pettitt and Margaret, and sister of two old girls, Mavis and Jean, died after a serious operation. In 1927, she was Dux of the School, and just before her tragic death had fully qualified as a pharmaceutical chemist. We offer our sincere condolence to all those who mourn the loss of these two girls, Thelma and Hilda.
Several Old Collegians have suffered bereavement during the year. We offer our sincere sympathy to Marion Cameron, Mrs. C. Hendy (Inga Dowsett), Faith Dowsett, Alison Burt-Stewart, and Rosaleen Price. We condole with Mrs. 0. C. Hearne, whose mother died recently, and with Mrs Ebbot who suffered the loss of both father and mother. We are very sorry to hear of the death of Mr. J. H. David's father. :o:
PARENTS' AND FRIENDS' ASSOCIATION. At the first meeting for the year we accepted with great regret, the resignation of our excellent and hard-working secretary, Mrs. Hicks, who has gone 10 live in Melbourne. The following officebearers were elected :—President, Mr. Badger ; vice-presidents, Dr. Morgan, Mr. J. Tweeddale, Mr. A. L. David, Mrs. G. F. Walter ; treasurer, Mr. H. A. Purnell ; minute secretary, Mr. N. McClure ; honorary secretary, Mrs. H. F. Elvins. New members elected to the committee were : Mrs. A. W. Barr, Mrs. C. Cooke, Mrs. J. J. White, Mrs. A. S. Buchanan, Mrs. K. W. Burnside, and Mrs. D. Neilson. The Association has taken on a new venture this year. With Mr. Badger as editor, we have been publishing, each month, a small paper giving an account of the activities of the School and those connected with it. Fewer functions for the purpose of raising money for the scholarship fund have been arranged this year, as members agreed to adopt a system of direct giving. However, the Annual Bridge Evening, arranged by Mrs. Elvins and Mrs. McPhee, was held in April, in Y.WT.C.A. rooms and was a great success. The Annual Meeting was held at Morongo, on May 8th, with Mr. Badger as chairman.
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Speech Day, 1933. Senator Sir Harry Lawson, President of the Geelong Presbyterian Girls' College, at the Annual Speech Night, on Thursday, December, 1933, expressed a welcome to Sir John MacFarland (Chancellor of Melbourne University), who gave an address and distributed prizes won during the year. Prayer was offered by the Rev. A. Simms, at the beginning- of the function. The yearly report was read by Miss Pratt and several songs were rendered by the crirls • :o:
PRIZE LIST. FORM VI.—A. C. Harris Prize, J. Borwick, Nancy Munro; Dux of School, Lucernian, H. McCulloch; Dux of Pass, VI., L. Tweeddale; Honour, N. Purnell; Honour, M. Richmond; Senator Elliot's Prize, scripture, G. Webster; general religious instruction, J. Gordon; Head Prefect, drawing, J. Borwick; Mrs. Keays Memorial Prize, Chronicle of School Events, Museum, J. Mann; Special Needlework. Nellie Munro; Domestic Science, Dancing, F. Levy; Senior Dramatic, J. McAdam; Senior Music, M. Northey.
FORM V.—Dux, B. Christian; pass, H. McKenzie; pass, E. Buchanan; pass, L. Jones; Scripture, D. Lawton; Essay, J. Bennie; Domestic Science, N. Stewart; Botany, Arts and Crafts, M. Simson; Senator Elliot's Prize, Senior Class Singing, D. Notman; Dressmaking, A. Heard; Dancing, Dramatic, Dressmaking, J. Venters; Intermediate Music, C. Arnott. FORM V.A.—Dux, Music, Botany, J. Carson; Honour, P. McBride; Honour, W. Sinclair; Scripture, A. Simson; Essay, J. Parker; Physical Culture, M. Allen; Class Singing, M. Meadows. FORM IV.C.—Dux, Scripture, Essay, E. Ross; Honour, N. Hale; Honour, J. Glover; Honour, J. Turner; Cookery, F. Higgins; Needlework, F. Beilby; Music, J. Campbell; Junior Class Singing, G. Blakiston. FORM IV.—Dux, Special Elocution, M. Long; Honour, R. Connery; honour, Essay, A. McPhee; Honour, G. Hagger; scripture, D. Barrett; Needlework, F. Dunn; Junior Class Speech Training, E. Ayre. FORM IV.A.—Dux, P. Elvins; Honour, D. Trembath; Scripture, P. David; Needlework, B. Thomas. FORM III.—Dux, Scripture, N. Gowty. FORM III.A.—Dux, Handwork, B. Haggar. FORM II.—Dux, M. Neilson; Second in Form, M. Henderson; Third in Form, Handwork, I. Arnott. FORM I.—First in form, J. Bartle. FORM I.A.—First in Form, Scripture, M. Barber.
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Examination Successes, 1933 Intermediate Certificates:— I. Ayre—Geography, Botany, Domestic Science. C. Arnott.—Arithmetic, Music. J. Bennie.—English, Geography, Arithmetic, Drawing. E. Buchanan.—English, French, History, Geography, Physiology, Arithmetic, Botany. B. Christian.—English, French, History, Geography, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry. E. David.—English, Geography, Arithmetic, Botany. M. Carmichael.—Domestic Science. P. Freedman.—French, Algebra.
A. Heard.—Physiology, Arithmetic. Botany, Domestic Science. L. Jones.—English, French, History, Geography, Physiology, Arithmetic. D. Lawton. — Geography, Arithmetic, Botany. M. Martin.—English, French, Latin, History, Geography, Physiology, Arithmetic, Algebra. H. McKenzie—English, History, Geography, Physiology, Arithmetic, Botany, Domestic Science. D. Notman.—Arithmetic. G. Parish.—Botany, Domestic Science. N. Patterson.—English, French, Geography, Arithmetic, Algebra, Music.
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THE LUCERNIAN. N. Stewart. History, Geography, Physiology, Arithmetic, Domestic Science. W. Stock.—English, Geography, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry. N. Turner.—English, French, Latin, Geography, Arithmetic. P. Simms.—English, French, History, Geography, Algebra, Botany, Domestic Science. M. Simson.—Geography, Arithmetic, Drawing, Botany. J. Venters.—English, Domestic Science. Leaving Certificates.—Pass. J. Borwick.—English, Drawing, French,. V. Curry,—Economics, English, Geography, Botany. J. Gordon.—Economics, English, Music (Practical and Theory). F. Levy.—English, European History, Domestic Science, Intermediate Arithmetic. J. Mann.—English, Physiology, Economics. J. McAdam.—English, Physiology, Geography, European History, French. M. McKinnon—English, Physiology, Botany, Music (Theory and Practical). Ne Munro.—Intermediate Drawing. Na. Munro.—Economics, English, Domestic Science. M. Northey.—English, Geography, History, Music (Practical and Theory). M. Purnell.—Economics, English, Physiology, French, European History. M. Richmond.—English, Geography, European History, Drawing, French. L. Tweeddale.—Economics, English, Physiology, Geography, French. G. Webster.—Economics, English, Physiology, Geography, French, Drawing. D. White.—Economics, English, Physiology, French, European History. Honours.— H. McCulloch.—English, 1st class; Economics, 2nd Class; Biology, pass. Results of Music Examinations, 1934.— M. Dale.—Harmony, Grade III., Honours; Practical, Grade 1., pass. C. Arnott.—Harmony, Grade III., Credit; Practical, Grade II., Credit. W. Sinclair.—Theory, Grade IV., Honours; Practical, Grade II., Credit. D. Davidson.—Harmony, Grade III., Credit; Practical, Grade III., Pass. J. Campbell.—Theory, Grade Ir., Pass; practical, Grade III., Pass. E. Ross.—Theory, Grade IV., Honours; Practical, Grade IV., Pass. N. Heard.—Practical, Grade VI., Credit. G. Saw.—Theory, Grade IV., Credit.
SALVETE Honour VI.— E. Thomas Pass VI.— M. Dale Form V.— M. Anderson J. Bleakly G. Collins F., Gough M. Page G. Saw Form V.a.— E. Anderson D. Balfour A. Black M. Honey J. Lumb E. Illingsworth R. McClure N. McMeekin C. Williamson Form IV.c.— B. Balfour E. Curry R. Smith Form IV.b.— P. Bignell D. Brebner N. Heard E. Hore H. McKenzie J. Orchard N. Plain A. Templeton R. Weddell P. West-Lau Form IV.— L. Bampfield J. Habergham J. Spargo Form III.c.— E. Grant L. Sedcastle Form III.— D. Brown S. Healey Kindergarten— Betty Wilson Audrey Margetts Patricia Milne Valerie Pascoe Wendy RawlinsonHobbs Janet Barber June Carson Shirley Burch
VALETE Honour VI.— H. McCullock (Prefect, House Captain). Pass, VI.— J. Borwick (Head House Prefect, Captain, BB VII.) V. Curry J. Gordon (House Probationer). F. Levy (Tennis IV.) S. McLean (House Probationer, B.B., IX.) Na. Munro (Prefect, B.B. VII). Ne. Munro (Prefect, B.B. VII.) M. Purnell (B.B. IX.) D. White ( House Captain B.B. IX., Tennis IV.) Form V.— I. Ayre (B.B. IX., B.B., VII., Tennis IV.) J. Bennie (B.B. VII., B.B. IX.) E. Buchanan B. Christian E. David P. Freedman L. Jones D. Lawton A. McCallum (B.B. IX., Tennis IV., House Captain, Sports Captain, Probationer). H. McKenzie D. Notman (House Probationer). N. Paterson M. Turner Form V.a.— I. Bond G. McDonald (1st term) M. Meadows (School Swimming Champion). J. Parker Form IV. c.— D. Morriss Form IV.— B. Fraser.
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THE LUCERNIAN.
Original Contributions. A LITTLE POEM.
All in the pleasant afternoon, I saw a pretty baby moon, And, oh, how I loved its silver shine ! It was a little friend of mine. MARGARET BARBER (7 years). THE BLUEBELL. I saw a little bluebell Nodding in the breeze, It loves to hear the singing Of the birdies in the trees, And it loves to hear the rustling Of the breezes in the leaves. RUTH McMASTER (6 years). MY GARDEN.
I have a little garden, A pretty little garden With pansies and poppies And hollyhocks tall. JEANETTE ARNOTT (8 years). THE FAIRY.
Thers is a little fairy. Runs in and out the trees, And when I go to see her She jumps among the leaves. PAT FIELD (7 years).
'E's still got 'is dawg—the one without a tail— Y' can 'ardly 'ear its voice jus' a woof! woof! woof! When Brown goes to the bar, an' y' turn up in thar, Well the mongrel runs around y', goin' snoof! snoof! snoof! 01' Varmer Brown 'e's sixty years o' age, An' if y' ever meet 'im up thar! thar! thar! Y'll find that I'm right, in what I'm telling y'. For 'e'sstill got 'is dawg, mare, an car! car! car! P. E. (11 years). OVER ALL.
The sea! the sea! the glorious sea, It laps and it lashes, It roars and it crashes, On the rocks, on the shore, by the sea. The hills! the hills! the glorious hills, Where the west winds sigh, In the tree-tops high, In the glens, o'er the crags, of the hills. The sky! the sky! the glorious sky, Where the sun shines bright, On the clouds so white, Over sea, over hills, is the sky. B.B. (12 years). DEVON.
THE SHIP.
I saw a ship asailing, Sailing sailing, I saw a ship asailing Out to sea. And it was going, Going, going, To bring pretty presents back For you and me. HEATHER WALLACE (8 years). 'OL VARMER BROWN.
'01 Varmer Brown, 'e 's sixty years o' age, ol' grey mare goes plonk! plonk! An' plonk! 'Is ramshackle car—a red an' green— Is always thar, goin' conk! conk! conk! 'E's got a black sheep with 'ardly any wool, bony 'ol 'eifer goes moo! moo! moo! An' 'E caught a white dove jus' fifty years ago, An' th' bird 's still agoin' with a coo! coo! coo!
Devon with its valleys, Devon with its streams, Glades of emerald verdure I see again in dreams, And thinking of the old home, dreaming of the shore, My heart goes a-beating as I hear the billows roar. I see the good old sailing ships, sailing as of yore, I see them through the mist of years sailing down the shore. I love to feel the West Wind blowing over me, I feel it comes from Devon, away across the sea. Devon with its valleys, Devon with its streams. I hear the water rippling 'neath the moon's white beams; And thinking of the old home, dreaming of the shore, My heart goes a-beating as I hear the billows roar. P.B. (13 years).
THE LUCERNIAN. FIREDRILL.
Off to the hall we trooped in glee Prepared, on hearing the whistle to flee. Whatever we were trying to get done We were to stop at once and run. We cried: "What if you're in the bath?" At this there was a roaring laugh. Another suggested, "Get under the shower And stay there during the burning hour." Thrice in succession we ran out of harm Only to find it a false alarm ! H.M.C. (14 years). W.H.S. (15 years). ODE TO A SUNDIAL.
Oh! Thou recorder of the sunny hours! Thou foster-child of Phaebus and long years, Who laeedest not the rains, the storms, the showers, Yet daily marks Apollo's high careers; What blushing maids have gazed upon thy dial? What earnest youths have found ambition here? What aged folk reflected o'er life's race, As still crept on the shadow of thy style? How many lives have altered, shed a tear, Stirred by the moving shadow on thy face? One hundred years have passed thee in a stream, A century of hope, and haste and hustle; Thou see it now what once thou did's not dream, No more the carriage, crinolin, and bustle! One hundred years and more thou yet shalt stand— Thy dial shall mark ouc more century, Far different from the youth of modern days; Australia then shall be a different land; Our fashions shall be mere antiquity! Thou still shalt mark Apolo's changing rays! "Far from the madding crowd's ignoble strife," Thou dwellest in clear sunshine and cool breeze! Why can'st not we, Oh sundial, live thy life, Remaining on this earth for centuries? Instead we dwell in dull Cimmerian gloom, Partaking of life's sorrow and life's trial, As well its pains and joys always to mark; And several decades see us meet our doom, Not like the sunshine-worshiping sundial Which, seeing brightness, e'er ignores the dark! G.I.W. (16 years).
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BEAUTY. The Honours have found out the difference Between all the classes of beauty— The five of them differ in meaning, Such small things as flowers are Pretty; People or statues are Graceful; While Beauty is not marred by time. There's Grandeur in all of existence; But—"Paradise Lost" is Sublime! G.I.W. (16 years).
REMEMBER. (Translated from "Rappelle-Tai," by Alfred de Musset). Remember when the timid dawn doth ope Her palace of enchantments to the sun ; Remember when, beneath her silvered veil The pensive night comes dreaming on her way; When palpitates thy heart at pleasure's call, When shades invite thee to the dreams of eve; Then listen in the dark depths of the wound To that voice murmuring, "Remember." Remember, oh! remember, when the fates Have parted me from thee for evermore; When sorrow, exile, and the passing years . Have withered this dispairing heart of mine. Dream of my love so sad, that last farewell Absence and time are nought when there is love, As long as my heart beats, 'twill ever say With ceaseless voice to thee, "Remember!" Remember when, beneath the cold, cold earth, My broken heart lies, in eternal sleep; Remember when the solitary flower Above my grave doth gently open wide. No longer wilt thou see me; but my soul Which cannot die will come to thee again, Like to a faithful sister. Then. at night, List to that voice which groans, "Remember!" M. R. (16 years). THE EVENING STAR. (Translated from "L'etoile du Soir," by Alfred de Musset). 0 Evening Star, wan traveller of the sky, Whose shining ray the sunset veil doth part From azure palace in the heaven's heart, What do'st thou see as thou are sailing by? The tempest calms, the blustering breezes yield; Upon the heath, the quivering forest weeps; The golden moth, with airy flutterings, keeps Its course across the fragrant scented field. What seekest thou above the sleeping plain? But now towards the mounts I see thee glide; Thou smil'st, 0 friend of melancholy strain; Thy twinkling light the fold of darkness hide. G.I.W. (16 years).
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THE LUCERNIAN. ON LEAVING SCHOOL.
Oh! for the numberless things I do not know With which to quiet my restless fears! But 'tis too late, those wasted years Have gone, faded like a phantom dream Before mine ever straining eyes. But now to leave my childhood days With all their strange fantastic thoughts To seek new joys, new haunts, new ways In a world so vague, so cold, so unbesought, But 'ere I leave, my thanks are due Upholder of my youth, to you! P.E.S. (16 years). JUNIOR SPORT.
Sad and ghastly is the hour, When I, reluctantly in, power, Am called by Duty's haunting voice To drag young mortals, who from choice Would rather die than come to sport. I fain would flee, but feel I ought To sternly keep them on the run, For if I don't, they're sure to shun The two days' sport, which it is said Doth aid the body and the head. The roll is called,—They answer not— At last I send them to the spot. "Pick sides," I say, but, no! they won't, They think it's fun, alas! I don't! So, strong with rage, I pick out two, A crisis comes, "I don't want you— It isn't fair—we bagged her first," "Well, take her then, for she's the worst." The game awaits, the field is set, All tense am I—The wearing fret Of this strained hour has left me weak, And makes me wish all girls were meek. When lo! The ball flies to the, bat, I gasp, I sigh—I'm knocked out flat! G.P. (17 years). EDWARD MacDOWELL. The American Composer (1861-1908.)
Many pianists find it difficult to interpret the simple beauty of MacDowell's music. Its delicate charm rises to the surface only when it is properly treated. Some people are entirely blind to this elusive charm; others overemphasise it, and tend to make the pieces very affected. Although MacDowell was born in New York, he had Irish blood in his veins. He began to take pianoforte lessons when he was 8 years old. Like most children, he did not find practising pleasant; but he had a decided talent
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He was gifted as an artist, for improvising. and as a poet, and used to write verse for his music, as well as illustrating the pages with diagrams. In 1876, when he was fifteen years old, he went to the Paris Conservatoire to continue his His scanty knowledge of musical studies. French hampered him a great deal. so he deOnce, as MacDowell cided to take lessons. was drawing a caricature of his teacher, the person himself disturbed his concentration and demanded the drawing. As the likeness :gas so remarkable, he showed it o a friend, who offered MacDowell three years' free tuition if But Mache would take up art seriously. Dowell would not accept this offer, and once more settled down to his music. Soon afterwards, he heard Rubenstein play, and he realised that he would never become a pianist if he always stayed in Paris. Therefore, after going to Stittgant for a short time, he passed on to the Frankfurt Conservatoire, where he went ahead quickly, owing to the interest which his teachers took in him, and alsso owing to Lizst's enthusiasm for his compositions which he did not think would appeal to the public. In 1884 he married, and spent a delightful three years in the country composing. He was then invited to Boston as a teacher, and later appointed to the "Chair of Music" at the Columbia University. His moments these days were always crowded, and his strength was severely taxed. He hated the city and used to go to Peterboro' every summer. He loved Nature, and these returns to the bush were the happiest days of his life. While at Peterboro' he composed the "Woodland Sketches," and several other Nature pieces. His own favourite compositions were those of the "Indian Suite." He sympathised greatly with the American Indians, and understood them. On one occasion, entering the hall where his music was being played, two Indians turned to each other, and exclaimed, "Indian music !" Years of overwork and his refusal to rest brought a cloud over the composer's brain, and in his early forties he passed into second childhood. He died when forty-seven years of age. His last composition, "From a Log Cabin" brings to mind the little cabin which he built himself, and from which some beautiful thoughts were broadcast to the world. M.M.D. (15 years).
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THE LUCERNIAN. A ROMANTIC HEROINE.
Flora Macdonald has been made famous through one adventure in her otherwise quiet life—that in which she helped Prince Charles Edward, better known to us as "Bonnie Prince Charlie," to escape, after his last hopes had been defeated at Culloden. For months he had been wandering about the Highlands with a price of £30,000 on his head; and it speaks well for Highland honour to be able to say that he was not betrayed. After a long while he was able to slip across to the Hebrides, and it was while sheltering with Clanranald that he met Flora. She undertook to help him over to Skye. It was a dangerous escapade and she felt that the best plan was to disguise him as her maid, Betty Burke. He made a queer figure in petticoats, for he was above the average height, and walked so awkwardly that quite a number of women whom they met guessed that he was a man—but no one betrayed him. At the end of June they crossed to Skye in an open boat, but were fired on by the guards at Waternish, so they had to land near the house of Sir Alexander Macdonald. Now Sir Alexander was a great supporter of the Government, and would most certainly have given the Prince up had he seen him, but fortunately he was not at home. Even then there was an English officer in the house so "Betty Burke" had to be taken to the home of Macdonald of Kingsburgh. The Prince looked such a funny sight when he arrived, that Kingsburgh said "Your enemies call you a Pretender, but if you are one, you are the worst at your trade that I ever saw!" But, nevertheless, he was deeply conscious of the honour paid him by the Prince, and the sheets used by him were kept for a shroud for the mistress of the house. Still he was not safe, so next day they set off for Portree; the Prince and a small boy rode in front, while Flora was just a little way off. How glad he must have been to change his petticoats for kilts once more! At Portree he said goodbye to Flora and he never saw her again. Not long afterwards he boardered a ship and returned to France. However, the tale of how he had been helped over to Skye became known; Kingsburgh and Flora were arrested and taken to London, where the Government, instead of convicting her, seemed more disposed to praise her courage and fidelity. After a time they were allowed to return to Skye, where they were married, and settled down to live. E.R. (14 years).
THE APPLE THIEF.
Little boy Smiles with glee, Apples ripe On a tree. Climbs up high, Our of sight; Picks an apple, Takes a bite. Owner sees him, Gets a stick, Boy's descent Very quick. Same small person, Worse for wear, Sets off homeward Like a hare. Bulldog follows Very fast, Small boy reaches Home at last. E.A. (14 years). THE SHEEP INDUSTRY. This year we celebrated the Centenary of Victoria, and it is fitting that our thoughts should turn to the source of the bulk of Australia's wealth and prosperity. John Macarthur was the father and founder of the merino wool industry in Australia, and we can thank him for the prosperity which Australia has enjoyed prior to 1930. He procured five thousand acres of land at Campden Plains, and asked two friends who were returning to England to look at some sheep for him at the Cape. They bought a few rams and ewes, twenty-nine altogether, and Macarthur started to breed merino sheep. Merino wool is the finest and best of all breeds. Coarser wools possibly have weight, but they lack quality. When Macarthur had blazed the trail for them, many other squatters took up large grants of land, and began to breed sheep with great success. A ready market for the wool could be found in Great Britain, and Australia's trade advanced. There was little or no restriction on the land they might obtain, so the squatters took their flocks away to the back-of-beyond to graze. These early squatters lived as kings; they did not pay for their land. A squatting licence was all that they were charged. To-day, the wool industry is just as large, but, I regret to say, is not as flourishing. Australia, it is said, is carried on the sheep's back, and on this industry depends her prosperity. J.R.V. (17 years).
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THE LUCERNIAN. THE WORK OF GREAT SCIENTISTS.
Heroes have fallen in the welfare and discovery of new lands and have had memorials raised to them, but few people of this generation think of those men like Ross, Jenner, Pasteur, and Koch. who gave up their own lives so that we can safely live to-day without the fear of inhabitating a country, infested by such diseases as small-pox, hydrophobia, and malaria. Although it was not until the nineteenth century that the scientists began to battle with these diseases, safeguards to-day are fairly firmly established against them mainly by the early scientists, some of whose works I shall briefly outline. Robert Koch, a German scientist, was the first man to discover that germs caused diseases. He then traced the germs of cholera and Pasteur, the French Scientist, tuberculosis. following in Koch's discovery, proved that certain toxins in the body these germs set and declared that by the injection of certain "anti-toxins" people could be safe-guarded against the disease. This idea was what Jenner had many years before when he injected Jenner had then the vaccine for small-pox. known nothing of germs, but had arrived at his results by careful observation in which his vaccination proved successful. One disease was still baffling scientists. and that was malaria, contracted in tropical Ross. who only died countries. Sir in 1932, thought it possible that this disease After discould be carried by mosquitoes. secting hundreds of these insects. he at lest h discovered a certain type of mosquito in The he found twelve tiny malaria germs. great fight was now nearing an end, for Ross only needed to do a few more experiments before he could tell the world. To-day doctors prescribe quinine for malaria and Europeans can now use this remedy when in tropical countries. This is only a short summary of the work of a few of these great scientists who did so much for the world in their fight against the tiny micro-organisms which do damage to the human constitution. J.C. (16 years).
Rising from our warm beds at 4 a.m., we set out in the chill and silence of that darkest of hours before dawn. But as we rode into the East, a pearly flush crept over the horizon and soon the road appeared as a winding On either side rose ribbon of dusky white. dark clumps of trees, and occasional cottages As we reached showed a pin-prick of light. Queenscliff, dawn was breaking. Joining the crowd on the cliffs, we could see dimly, on the horizon of the Straits, a scattering of dusky shapes, which soon resolved into a formation of grey hulls, each trailing a thin wisp of smoke. Suddenly the sun burst over the Mornington hills, the haze vanished and the shadowy forms approached the Heads as destroyers and cruisers, sheieherding in their midst H.M.S. Sussex, with its Royal freight. The men-o'-war formed in single file to pass the Heads, and as they plunged through the seething tide of the Rip, aeroplanes zoomed into sight and curtsied to the Sussex. dipping, wheeling, curvetting, like horsemen of the sky. Fishing smacks from Queenscliff, with their snowy spread of canvas dotting the grey-blue waters, raced below the large, looming warships. Once on the calm waters of Port Phillip. the escort steamed into a double arrowhead formation, taking their places to port, starboard and astern of the Sussex. The dawning sun glittered on their —uns. The crimson clouds were tipped with a Crolden fleece, and as the warships swung into the South Channel of the rose-swept bay, their hulls were clothed in silver. Our Centenary Celebrations had begun. for the Sussex had arrived with His Royal Highness Prince Henry. Duke of Gloucester, and third son of King George the fifth. G.T.W. (16 years). A FISHING. STORY.
THE ARRIVAL OF H.M.S. SUSSEX.
Many people are quite ignorant of the fact that near Geelong, at Lovely Banks, where are situated the reservoirs and storage basins for the water supply of Geelong and neighbouring districts, is a place of unusual interest. Unfortunately it is not open to the public.
October the eighteenth was a memorable day in 1934, for it marked the arrival of H.M.S. Sussex in Melbourne, with the Duke of Gloucester on board. Many Geelong' people journeyed to Queenscliff to watch the Sussex and its escort passing through the Heads at 5.30 a.m.
When I heard of an imminent visit to some hatcheries, my first thought was of incubators and chickens, but to my surprise I found fish instead. On entering the hatching house one sees a number of large trays. These are covered on the bottom by sterilized gravel, and there is a continuous flow of water from one
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tray to the other. On looking more closely, tiny little eggs with little black spots may be seen lying on the bottom. Soon the outward shell is broken and the newly hatched fish looks exactly like a narrow black thread with a small red bag attached underneath. The fish feed on this bag at first, but afterwards ground-up liver has to be given to them. When they reach a length of approximately one and a half inches, they are placed in very much larger trays. The water is still kept running. When about three inches long, they are placed outside in waterholes, covered by wire-netting to protect them from the birds. In this stage they are still fed on liver, and when they are four inches long they are removed by large nets, and placed in tanks to be taken all over the State. The vibration of the train or truck
still keeps the water moving. These fish are Rainbow Trout, and at the time of our visit, there were no less than 50,000 fish hatching. They are distributed to certain rivers, but mostly to the Eldon Weir. In the first place, many of the eggs are sent from New Zealand in little tin boxes. There are several porous layers in these boxes, and on top of the eggs, closely packed in moss, is placed a large block of ice. On the journey across, the ice melts, and keeps the eggs moist, so that usually they arrive safely with not more than a dozen lifeless eggs out of a few thousands. This is one you can really believe! P.E.S. (16 years). :0:
Book Reviews. KINDERGARTEN
FORM IV.
This book I am going to tell you about is called "Raggedy Ann." I think "Raggedy Ann" is a nice book because the pictures in it are nice, and the stories are funny. I am now going to tell you about the fairies' gift. One night when Raddegy Ann, who was Marcella's doll, and Fido, who was Marcella's dog, were in their beds they heard some music. It came nearer and they found it was fairies singing. With them they were carrying a bundle of of light, which was a new baby brother for Marcella. I think "Raggedy Ann" is a very nice book for children. J.A. (8 years).
"Kazan" by James 0. Curwood is the story of a dog. In the cold forests of North America, where the snow comes down heavily and the temperature is below zero, Kazan lives. He is lithe of body with a grey streak down his back. He lives with his wolf mate, Grey Wolf, at Sun Rock. One day, while Kazan is at the cabin, a lynx kills their cubs, and in the struggle, Grey Wolf is blinded. Through all Kazan's life the dog in him wants to go back to the cabin, but he has a strange faithfulness to blind Grey Wolf. Once he is lured •to the cabin, but during the night he hears Grey Wolf's howl. He steals away, and they hunt side by side in the moonlight. D.T. FORM IVb. H. Rider Haggard's books are full of mystery, and once started, the reader cannot leave the book until it is finished. "King Solomon's Mines" is a wonderful story, and for anybody who seeks mystery and excitement, it is a book in a thousand. Alan Quartermain, Henry Curtis and Captain Good go together to Africa to seek for Sir Henry's brother, who set out five years ago for the fabled Solomon's mines. They have the most increditable adventures amongst a strange, bronzed race of unknown people who preserve their dead kings in ice and place them in a sitting position round a table presided over by Death. This book is one to be recommended. There is much humour in it. Good will provide many a hearty laugh, and Gagool, the hateful witch-doctor— she will give you a shivery feeling, and a joyful one when she dies. P.W. and P.B.
FORM III.0
"Anne of Green Gables" is the first of a series of books by L. T. Montgomery who Anne was a writes very interesting stories. When Matthew and Marilla little orphan. Cuthbert wrote to the orphanage for a child to adopt, they asked for a boy, but Anne was -At first, they were sorry, but sent instead. afterwards loved Anne very much. She was about eleven years of age and was always imagining things. Although she was not dressed as other children, she used to fancy She made a great friend of a little she was. girl called Diana. and of a little boy called Gilbert. When Matthew Cuthbert died, Anne was very grieved for she was very fond of I think all girls will love to read Matthew. this book, there are such a lot of harpy times in it. B.H.
THE LUCERNIAN. FORM IVc.
"The Talisman" is a delightful story of King Sir Richard of England and the Crusaders. Kenneth, a Scottish lord, whose adventures often land him in the most unusual circumstances, falls in love with Lady Edith, a niece of King Richard, and in the end wins her. The talisman is a kind of magic medicine, the drinking of which brings the plot to a climax. The book tells a romantic and interesting story, where fiction and fact are combined to make the theme, and it may be considered as one of Sir Walter Scott's best works. M.D. SUB-INTERMEDIATE.
Barrie gives a delightful description of a little Scottish town and of the hard, dour characters of the weavers who inhabit it, in "The Little Minister." These provide a good background for the charming love-story of the minister, Gavin, and the Egyptian lass, Babbie. All the characters are so true to life that the reader laughs when they laugh, and cries when There is much food for thought they cry. in the observations of the dominie on life. The story is told in a whimsical manner that is quite enchanting. It is a book that leaves one with a delicious, happy feeling. E.R. INTERMEDIATE.
Blackmore has been called a " "prose-poet" deservedly. His novel, "Lorna Doone" caters to everybody's needs, because adventure, romance, description and characterisation are all found in this story of gloomy Exmoor. The plot circles round John Ridd and Lorna Doone, The unthe lovers of three centuries ago. tamed beauty of the Doone Valley is brought Sometimes we before us in all its grandeur. glean peace from the desolate plains and the wooded hills, but sometimes we are filled with a tumultuous strife when we think ourselves amid the confusion of unsettled distinies and clashing wills. M.A. FORM VI.
After the jangling exaggeration of the majority of Beverley Nichol's earlier novels, "A Thatched Roof," strikes an entirely different note, one of freshness and optimism, a departure from the cynicism and overelaboration which marked "Crazy Pavements,"
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"Self," and "Evensong," where the author's delight in the disparagement of normal types was overdrawn. Nevertheless, these books had a rather extraordinary vogue and enjoyed for a time a dubious popularity. "A Thatched Roof" is one of the most interesting of his later products. This book tells of the cottage whose windows look out on that garden already familiar to readers of "Down the Garden Path." Although the background is mainly white walls and old oak beams, it is not entirely an indoor book. The reader is taken out of doors for a breath of fresh air to visit the hives of bees, to climb on the roof and watch the thatcher at work, to peer into the old well and explore the mystery of springs that run under the earth. The characters are not over-numerous, but each is clearly depicted. We see them through the eyes of the author, who lives under the thatched roof and has daily intercourse with them. They are individuals who flash in and out the pages of the book against the everpresent background of the cottage and its gardens. A book of this type needs very careful handling, for there is no connected chain of events, and to keep the reader's interest alive, it must be clearly and cleverly written. Aided by a accurate attention to detail and the power of painting small word-pictures with a few strokes of the brush, B.N. has made of this work an intertainment which is both original and amusing. L.T. FORM VI.
Englishman, ship's surgeon, and possessor of a charming personality, J. Johnson Abraham has produced a fascinating and enthralling novel in "The Surgeon's Log." In this book, Dr. Abraham tells of his ill-health, with the consequent obligation to immigrate to a warmer climate, as a rest cure. Accordingly he embarks from Liverpool as doctor of a ship, bound vaguely for the East, to return within eighteen months time. During this time he calls at the larger ports of the Eastern countries, taking the reader with him in imagination, visualising all the pomp and splendour, all the slums and filth of the coloured races. One of the secrets of the success of this book is the extremely vivid style in which it is written. The wealth of colour in the series of polychromatic pictures is measureless. From "the moonlit summer sea, along a darkly outlined coast, with palmtrees sharply silhouetted against a sky of palest aquamarine," we turn
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to the "yellow-chrome hills of Japan, whilst far in the hinterland the snow-capped peaks shine crystalline white, untrodden by the feet of man." Dr. Abraham possesses a very eloquent pen as in retrospect he describes those months crammed with excitement. He sees every incident with discerning eyes, and finds some touch of human nature in every human situation. Allied to a very subtle sense of humour is a charming, easy-going style which does not lessen the value of the book, but rather enhances its interest. Another pleasing feature is the spirit of loyalty pervading its pages. In these days of economics and social unrest, it is refreshing to find that, in the East, it is considered the It instils a greatest honour to be British. sentiment of pride in the greatness of our people, of confidence in the growing glory of the British Empire and its destiny.
Above all, this book should find a ready audience among those readers, and they constitute the majority, who like to hear their geography presented to them in terms of humanity, by a personality as charming as that of J. Johnson Abraham. G.I.W. :o: ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. We acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following magazines :—"Patchwork" (2) from the Presbyterian Ladies' College; "The Pegasus," from Geelong College; "The Frensham Chronicle," from Frensham; "The Scotch Collegian," from Scotch College; the Magazine of the United Missionary Girls' High School, Calcutta. We take this opportunity of publicly expressing our gratitude to Miss Stewart. Without her untiring assistance this publication would have been impossible, and we thank her sincerely for all that she has done.
Henwood & Dancey, Printers, 166 Ryrie Street, Geelong.
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