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1921
OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL, 1921
School Prefects Committee Girls
Orderlies :-Form Va Form Vb
Form IV Form Illa House Prefects
House Orderlies
Captain Basket Ball .. Vice-Captain .
Captain of Hockey Vice-Captain
Captain of Tennis Vice aCaptain ..
Lorna Saunders Irene Dunnage { Gwen Francis Audrey Cracroft-Wilson Ailsa Kemble Rita Hall {Brenda Bannehr Irene Graham Margaret McArthur Marjorie Nancarrow ( Margaret Lance Olive Davidson Betty Thomas [Ailsa Kemble Margaret McArthur (Dorothv Cooper Mona Coath Gwen Francis Lorna Saunders Audrey Cracroft-Wilson Ailsa Kemble Lorna Saunders Gwen Francis
Garnes Committee-
Sixth }form Nancy Marshall Margaret Lance { Betty Nancarrow Betty Thomas
Secretary
Lorna Saunders
Treasurer
Irene Dunnage
Form Members
CONTENTS
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. Officers of the School ·Contents 'fhe New Boardi.ng-house Registration School Notes Senior First Prize Navy League Essay by D. Quill H ouse Notes-Rimu House Matipo House Konini House Rata House Kowhai House "Old Girls' " Associat>n 'l'he New Chapel Boarders' Notes The Bazaar GamesBasket Ball Hockey 'fennis Honours Drill Class Red and Blue Stripes Melanesian Gift Day Letter from Miss Hard: ContributionsSydney Gibraltar Rata Fairies St. Margaret's A.B.C. Lessons A Request
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THE NEW BOARDING-HOUSE. The subject that has been occupying all our thoughts and the thoughts of some of our many kind friends for months past has been the future of our boarding-house. So far we have been carrying on in rented houses. Where to go when the lease of 82 Bealey Avenue expired we knew not, and as this lease only lasted until March, 1922, something had to be done if St. Margaret's was to continue to take boarders. Last year Synod passed a motion that the Church should rent, buy, or build a suitable house for the above purpose. Eventually the former residence of Mrs. Elworthy was secured (71 Papanui Road) by the diocese. There are many people in and around Christchurch who know the house and beautiful grounds, and what a delightful home it will make for the girls. The house as it stands is far too small, and plans have been under discussion for some time, or rather for some long time, for only the most suitable and best could be contemplated for what was to be a permanent Hostel. At last all has been arranged, and a study of the plans in this Magazine will show what care and thought have been expended that nothing really necessary should be omitted. The Dining-room of the original house will be used as a Reception Room, where girls may see their parents and friends when they call. The next room and the spacious Drawing-room win be the boarders' Sitting-rooms. These look out on to the front lawn, the beauty of which can hardly be reproduced in a photograph, for lack of colouring. The Billiards Room is to be coDverted into the Sisters' Community Room. Upstairs the bedrooms are to be used as dormitories for the younger children. The new wing will contain :-Downstairs-A girls' refec tory to accommodate sixty-four people, maids' bedrC1oms ar.d sitting-room, an airing room, four music rooms, and new pantries and larders. Upstairs there will be bedrooms for the Sisters and staff; cubicles for the girls; bathrooms and lava tories. Each cubicle will contain-besides a bed-a wardrobe with looking-glass outside; a dressing-table, so arranged that
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the top can be used as a table and thus enable the elder girls to do their home preparation quietly in their own rooms; and a shelf for books and ornaments, and such like things, dear to the hearts of girls. In the dormitories each girl will have her wardrobe, etc., as in the cubicles. The house is to have electric light installed, and is to be re-painted all through, inside and out. With the tennis courts at school, and the lovely new grounds, St. Margaret's will indeed be well off, and girls coming in to board from the country will not feel the restraint as they might. do in a smaller garden. It is hoped that the building will be :finished and ready for use by the end of January One thing is lacking-the principal thing-a Chapel. 'rhe Sisters need a Chapel, for their life is one of devotion as well as work, and the time spent in prayer is as the mainspring to a watch, that which sets all the rest going. The girls, too, need a Chapel. No Church School can be complete without. The '' Old Girls'' are endeavouring to collect sufficient to provide this, but to erect something suitable means a large sum of money. To put up that which in a few years would not be large enough would be false economy. An account of what has already beeri done in this matter will be found elsewhere in this Magazine.
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REGISTRATION. St. Margaret's is now registered as a Primary and Secondary School by the Board of Education under Section 133 of the Education Act, 1914. This means that the Government Inspectors of both Primary and Secondary Schools have inspected the School and report it as ''efficient,'' efficient according to the Act, meaning that '' the premises, staff, and equipment are suitable and efficient, that the instruction is as efficient as in a Public School or Secondary School, as the case may be.'' It has been impossible to apply for registration before because, in the Upper School, we had not a laboratory, and this was a necessity. Now, owing to bazaars, etc., the want has been supplied, and Practical Science can form part of the usual School curriculum. The Chief Inspector of Primary Schools has sent an excel lent report of the work in the Lower School. As this will form part of the '' General Report'' at the end of the year, it cannot be inserted here. Two sentences, however, stand out above the
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rest:-'' The behaviour of the pupils is excellent, and a very fine atmosphere pervades the whole School." "All papers sub mitted were models of neatness." No report of the Upper School has been received up to date.
What are the advantages of being ''registered''? Well, first there is the sympathy and help of those whose business is education, and who have a wide knowledge of what New This is a Zealand needs, and is doing, for her child1·en. very great thing.
Then there is the satisfaction of knowing that the work is up to the standard of the Primary and Secondary Schools of the eountry
Lastly, there are certain privileges granted to registered schools which cannot be claimed by uninspected schools. These are-free passes under certain conditions on the railway, and _ the possibility of obtaining Higher and Lower Leaving Certificates, the former of which entail bursaries at Canterbury College.
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A new departure was made this year, and one which has proved very successful. It was to divide the whole School into "Houses." There are five Houses called, respectively, Konini, Kowhai, Rimu, Rata, Matipo. Each House wears the colour of its flower when the Houses are competing against each other At the bead of each House is a Mistress, and the Prefects and Committee Girls are also heads. Every new girl is placed in a House, and remains in that House throughout her school days. Each works for her House, and not for herself, and Houses are proud to possess members who are in the school teams, or who distinguish themselves in school work. This system lends itself to much healthy rivalry, while at the same time it strengthens the School.
Konini House has just distinguished itself. Dorothy Quill bas come out first in the Navy League Essay Competition for Canterbury. The competitors are divided according to age, over fifteen and under that. At the time of writing, Dorothy was one month over fifteen, so had to enter in the Senior Division. Even so she has gained the First Prize, and her House and School are duly proud of her. There is still a very great want at St. Margaret's, and one which we would fain see supplied, but which it is impossible to provide out of the ordinary School funds. This is a Hall for
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gymnasium, fitted up with all the necessary apparatus. The children are here, and the mistress to teach them is here. Both are anxious to begin, but, alas! it is impossible. How can the want be supplied 1 Will you who read think of some plan, and. then make the effort to carry it out?
At the end of the first term, Miss England was obliged to resign, after being on the staff for five years and a term. We were very sorry to lose one who had been with us so long, but home duties made it necessary for her to give up teaching for· the present.
The Second Term of tl1e year began on June 2nd. The following day was the King's Birthday, so naturally a holiday A basket-ball match between the different Houses was arranged, and, though it was cold and cloudy, a happy time was spent. Konini House team won the tournament, and were invited to an impromptu party at the boarding-house.
Anzac Day was a day to be remembered. School _was as usual in the morning, but work was unusual. A service for· children at St. Michael's Church began the day, when we re membered our brave men who gave their lives for us heroes, every one of them. On returning to school, essays on '' The Day'' were written by all girls. These essays were judged on their merits, the age of the girl, her ideas and manner of expression being taken into account, so that the best might come from any Form. Dora Prudhoe, Form Illa, Matipo· House, came first. After the writing of the essays all assem bled in the playground, saluted the Flag, and sang the National Anthem. The afternoon was spent as a holiday, many being present at the service for children at the Cathedral in the afternoon. So did we honour New Zealand's faHen heroes.
The Confirmation was held at St. Luke's Church on August 18th. The following girls from the School were· presented for the Laying-on of Hands :-Nancy Marshall, Molly Stevenson, Ruth Turner, Mary Hogg, Marjorie Wait, Doris Crespin, Ailsa McCoombe, Blanche Helliwell, Betty Pritchett, Joe Eddy, Rita Hawken, Rose Reynolds, Amy Dixon ..
The Sale of Work was held at St. Michael's Hall on August 24th, afternoon and evening. The girls gave a short entertain-· ment in the evening, consisting of drills, dances and songs con nected with their School work. Many kind friends sent gifts, and helped to make the Sale the success it was. The proceeds, were given towards the support of an orphan, the Melanesian Mission, and the debt on the laboratory.
The rush to catch trams at the end of morning school has made us alter the opening time to 9 a.m. In this way we can, close at 12.30 p.m. without having to shorten any of the lessons�
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Several girls who come long distances by tram have to be excused from Prayers. This is a pity, and much to be regretted, but to see girls rushing to catch tr!!,ms is neither good nor seemly. The School has now a telephone. The number is 98, but messages cannot be taken during School hours. Those who wish to be sure of an answer should ring between the hours of 12.30 and 2 p.m., when someone is sure to be free to answer. It is hoped that ''calls'' will be as seldom as possible.
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NAVY LEAGUE ESSAY. THE NAVAL SITUATION AS BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN, AMERICA AND JAPAN (This Essay gained the First Prize in the Senior Division.) Now that the shadow of the Great War is lifted from the face of Europ , the nations are ready to turn once more to the problems of th Pacific-problems which chiefly concern the three great Navnl Powers of the day-Britain and her Colonies, and Ameri •u uud Japan. America, who entered the War with a comparativ ly small Navy, has since increased it enormously, and is building on th larg st scale in the world. She now has twonty-niu battl ships and six battle cruisers, as well as a largo number of d stroyors and submarines; like Great Britain, the American Navy employs its own air force. Japan is also building on a very large scale. Not counting her present Fleet, consisting of five battleships and four battle cruisers, she intends building eight battleships and six battle cruisers, as her policy is to keep in the Pacific as large a Fleet as America. Great Britain alone, of the three great Naval Powers, has ceased her building of ships. As she now has thirty-eight battleships, ten battle cruisers, sixty-three cruisers, about four hundred and ten destroyers, and a hundred and fifty sub marines, the Admiralty consider it unnecessary for her to build more at present, although if America and Japan continue build ing at such a rate, this question will be reconsidered. America refuses to modify her shipbuilding programme unless she is assured Japan will do so. In Japan opinions differ as to the advisability of reducing armaments. An ex-Minister of Japan, who went around the country speaking on the sub ject, says that the people were overwhelmingly in favour of it, but in official. circles there seems to be some hesitation.
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The council which is to be held at Washington will prob ably decide the question in a way favourable to both America and Japan. The proposal favoured by the Americans is that Great Britain, America and Japan should all gradually reduce their shipbuilding programme during the next five years, but this is opposed by some, who think that other nations might take offence at not having their Navies thought worthy of con sideration. It may seem, therefore, that for some time to come most of the great battleships of the world will be held by these three nations. An alliance between any two of them, such as the Anglo-Japanese Alliance, would enable the two nations con cerned to accomplish almost any object in the Pacific or else where. This alliance originated in the Anglo-Japanese Treaty of August, 1905, and was afterwards revised as the Anglo Japanese Alliance Treaty of July, 1911. It deals with the inter ests of Great Britain and Japan in East Asia, India, and China, and if either party's interests in these countries is at stakC'. both parties are to act together to preserve those interests. In the case of one party being forced into war, the other must imme diately render help. The Treaty lasts for ten years, and then for one year from the time either party denounces it. It is of the utmost importance both to Britain and America that the Treaty is not denounced. If so, Japan, repulsed, would ovi t be forced to seek her allies elsewhere, probably in Russia. Her shipbuilding programme would increase to snch an �xtent that naval war with America might be unavoidablC'. The 'freaty is not likely to be denounced, however, for Lloyd George has said : '' The Empire is bound by honour and interest alike to the Treaties which it made. Unless our Treaty faith is maintained, an era of disorgani.;;ation, increasing misery, and smouldering war win continue.'' Thus the Treaty really removes one of the causes which might have led to naval warfare between America and Japan. Of the other two chief causes, neither is vital. America has always looked with suspicion on Japan's action in China, but she could not think this sufficient cause for the trouble and .expense of a naval war. On the other hand, California's policy in excluding Japanese immigrants might be looked on as an affront to Japanese national honour, were it not for the fact that Japan recognises that even were she to win a naval war with America, the situation would not be improved, for Japan could not force America to receive her immigrants-at least not for long. Apart from this, Japan, as her past history proves, is a peace-loving nation. Since the capture of Korea, nearly two
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thousand years ago, she has been engaged in no wars except those which have been forced upon her-the Chinese War of 1894, and the Russian War of 1904. Therefore, there is always a hope that iii the future there may be co-operation and friend ship, at least not open enmity, between Japan and America. As for Britain and America, the two great sister-nations, surely the saying, "Blood is thicker than water," applies above all to them. Apart from the fact that the Anglo-Japanese Treaty was made on the assumption that America and Britain would never fight, the American and the Briton are so closely connected that it is almost impossible to imagine war between them. Jealousies may arise, of course, and have arisen, but surely jealousy alone is insufficient cause for a great naval war with all its suffering. Even were America's jealousy of Britain to increase to such an extent as to overcome absolutely the feeling of fellowship between the two nations, it would be years and years before America could build a large enough and suffi ciently efficient Fleet to fight the Navy of Britain, the great Navy which has held the supremacy of the seas since the days of the Armada. The cost to America would be enormous, and, as President Harding is very much against such unheard-of sums of America's wealth vanishing in shipbuilding, it is unlikely that war with Britain will even be thought of-at 1 •ust for the present. Wnr, th 1· for , between any two of the three great Naval Pow rR of the world, is practically impossible, especially if the onfcr II o at WaRhington decides the disarmament question satiRfa torily to nil pa.rties. Japnn, nlthough nn xtremely clever nation, is a com parativ ly small ou ; too small to compete with the enormous size and wealth of Anwrien-and she is relying on her past history-a p aceful nation. America sees the impossibility of any chance of sue er1s in a naval war with Britain, and would be ill-advised to fight ,Japan, for, although the Anglo-Japanese Treaty gives Britain 11 free hand in the case of a war between America and Japan, yet the spirit of the Treaty would prevent her from looking with a11y favour on such an attack, and ever watching both, united to ach for different reasons, stands the great lion of Britain, whose influence has always been for the peace, honour and security of the world. DOROTHY QUILL.
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RIMU HOUSE.
Rimu House contains about thirty girls and the House Mis tresses are Miss Bowen and Miss Cullwick. We are indeed luck1y to haYe two mistresses so interested iu all games, for Miss Cullwick is able to coach our tennis, and both are very enthusiastic in all interests of the House. The committee is composed of Ailsa Kemble, Irene Graham, Olive Davidson, Margaret Lance, Phyllis Snowball, and Susie Pritchett. The team captains are :--Hockey, Ailsa Kemble; Basket Ball, Margaret Lance. In the Inter-House Tournament for hockey, by a stroke of luck we won the Shield, and nobody was more surprised than ourselves, for we have only two members of the school team in our House. On the same evening Konini House gave the House Teams an entertainment, which was great fun. In the Basket Ball House Tournament we were not so 811C cessful, but we played our best and came second, although we should very much have liked to be first. Just before the bazaar Rimu House gave an entertainment to the other Houses. The admission was by an article for the work stall, and as a result there- was a splendid collection of things some time beforehand. We had games, competitions, and dancing, for which there were prizes. ·we wanted to decorate the hall with our House flower, Rimu, but, as it is hard to buy in town, we had to use other greenery, and put flowering shrubs round the hall. Our House was in charge of the work stall at the bazaar, and altogether we made £23. Miss Bowen and Miss Cullwick were in charge of the stall, and the members of the committee helped. Unfortunately, two of them were also on the Tea Committee and could not spend much time at the stall. At the end of Term II we were very sorry to lose Aileen Kay, who was a member of the committee. We miss her from all the games, and wish she could have stayed till the end of the year
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in activity in comparison with those of Rimu and Konini Houses. �t the first meeting a committee of. four was appointed----' R. Hall (Secretary) M. Nancarrow (Treasurer), R. Turner, aud L. Saunders-to manage the affairs of the House. No matches were played during the first term, but in the second two exciting matches took' place. In the Basket Ball Tournament l\fatipo House was drawn to play Konini House, which, unfortunately, defeated our team by one point. The team consisted of R. Hall, M. Nancarrow, V. Davidson, D. Cooper, A.· Butterworth, E. Lance, M. Thacker, M. Trent, and R. Turner. We also had the bad luck to meet Konini House in the first round of the hockey tournament, losing by two goals. The team suffered through two of its chief players being kept in on Record Half-holiday. The following comprised the team :-D. Cooper, M. Nan carrow, R. Hall, M. '.l'rent, lVI. Stevenson, E. Lance, and L. Saunders. We must not forget to mention that there was an exciting incident in the match. A Konini-ite attempted to slay one of her opponents, but, unfortunately, she missed her mark, for the ball, instead of catching her temple, had the audacity to strike her eye, thus for some time rendering her · a perpetual source of amusement. lVIatipo House has at least excelled itself in essay writing. Two of the Navy League essays, one for each division, were sent in from Matipo House. rrhe writers were M. Nancarrow and B. Bonnington. Sister decided that on Anzac Day every girl should write an account of the happenings for which that day is commemorated. Finally, Sister and the Staff agreed that the best all-round essay was written by D. Prudhoe, a junior of Matipo House. Another important element in the House is the brilliancy of one of its members, who attains a per cent. of 95 to 100 each successive week. At the Bazaar, Miss Edgar was in charge of the Art Stall, and Miss Milnes of the Flower Stall. Early, on the morning, two of the girls went to the Cashmere Hills, bringing back in the tram quantities of flowers, which occupied so much seating room that the conductor was obliged to escort them to the front of the car, so that finally the face of the motorman could scarcely be distinguished amongst the mass of blossoms. When the stall was first erected, the foundations were somewhat ricketty, an'd it certainly seemed that the vases would upset and cause a flood, but after a few careful manomvres, it was put safely on its feet. The stall was covered with matipo, wattle and bulbs, but, above all, by huge masses of violets, which disappeared before half the afternoon was over. One small boy came back five times and asked for '' a penny bunch of violets-please ! '' So enthusiastic were the sellers that the money was counted
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more than six times during the latter part of the afternoon, the final amount obtained from the stall being £18/9/-. On Saturday, October 1st, the House provided the after noon tea for the tennis match which was played against the West Christchurch D.H.S. The teapots had a horrible habit of "running dry," just as a small waitress brought a load of cups to be refilled. A challenge was sent to Rata House for a tennis match to be played on Friday, October 7th, the team to consist of four L. Saunders, R. Hall, M. Stevenson, and M. Nancarrow, but unfortunately the rain prevented its taking place. However, we hope to play and beat them soon.
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KONINI HOUSE. 'l'he first event of any importance to Konini House occurred at the beginning of the Second Term in the form of a Basket Ball Tournament. It was an impromptu gathering, as Miss Macfarlan, who usually manages such things, was not there; also, several members of the various teams were unlawfully ex tending their holidays. The weather was dull and gloomy-so were the faces of the Konini team. A ''back'' of some note was among the number of unlawfully absent, and Gwen Francis, our captain, had made the discovery that there was no substi tute. The missing ''back'' was not at all popular at that moment. At length someone was found to fill the gap, and the following team sallied forth to the field of battle :-G. Francis, M. Rankin, R. Reynolds, A. Acland, M. Williams, B. Norris, D. Quill, M. Wait, L. Mander They played the Yellows, Browns, and Reds, and each time our opponents retired-beaten-our team was most surprised, but tried not to show it. At length they met Rimu House in the final. We won, and the once gloomy Kononi team were the victors. The winning team were entertained at Bealey Avenue the following evening. The next event of importance was of a similar nature to the one first related, being a House Hockey Tournament. It was held on Record Half-holiday, and in consequence many of the teams were bewailing the loss of some of their best µlayers, who were unavoidably delayed at School on important business. It is only fair to state, however, that Konini team did not suffer in this way, we being, on the whole, a virtuous House. The team was as follows :-L. Mander ( cap tain), G. Francis, D. Quill, M. Rankin, L. Gardner, M. Williams, A. Acland. The Konini team fought their way to the final,
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there to meet again Rimu. Rimu House, for rtwo or three .day.jl before the tournament., had wo.rn that '' what's-the.-�O:d-of .anything" air. Tiiey always patronise this partkular .air when they intend to win. They caU it "modes. ty.'' They woo. That evening the vanquished entertained the victor.s and -0ther.s the hall at school. 'The party was quite a success, owin,g ,chie:8,Y to the exertions of Miss Macfarlan, who introduced many weird and wonderful games for the benefit of the company. The next morning, which was Saturday, a .suia1l ba11.d of good-natured Koninis cleared up the •si,gns of ,the l'e;velry.. Perha,ps the least said about thif; dear�ng-lilp .the better, At a any rate, ,the �-000-ntured .<mes en,ioyed it e:xtt•em.ely. At the Bazaar, 'i1eld at t'he end of the Second 'Term, Konorii House presided over the <Jake Stall, under the supervision of Miss Hunt. A brave array of cakes of all sizes, descriptions and colours was the result of our efforts. Reposing in the middle, in all its glory, w.as Miss Hunt's periodical, '' St. Margaret's Cake,'' which drew upon itself many ad miring glances. Money Jing1ed merrily into the change box; the nwner-GiUB helpers (or ,h-i.nder-el:S) · at the stall bange.d each ether wiithont apology, -and trade ;progressed iiB .right good &tyle. In eonc'lusiO!'l, we beg to ilta:te t:hat we are, at tim�, addl'ellile«I t>y a niekRame which is -quite unappropriate, but we ibear no malice, an4 !feel ,enly pity :£or the presumptumffl ones.
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RA.TA H1)USE. In spite of the keen interest of our House Mistress-Miss Bradwell-and our own enthusiasm, Rata House failed ti> dis. tinguish itself in either the Hockey Ot' t'he Basketba:ll Hcrnse l\-1atches. In Basketball we were fourth, and in Beckey we ·were unfortunate enough to be beaten .in the first round �Y Rimu House, w'hich afterwards won the Tournament. How.eyer, we ho_pe to ·retrieve our re.putation at the sports and at tennis. � T aney Marshall has·been e'lected captain for the latter. At the Bazaar we were lueky in Jiaw.ng -:the Sweet ,Stall, which proved iID.ost .attractive, espeeially tto ·the younger mem bers oi the School. Our efforJ,S were organised by Miss Mac farlan, and she helped us .to collect a Y&riety ef dainty b88kets and boxes, also ,the sweets w,ith wJ1ich to ii.11 them. The Sisters
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generously contributed a large box of delicious chocolates-we know how good they were, because we sampled them. Miss Macfarlan supplied a great attraction in the form of peanut babies. One small person spent most of the afternoon in front of the stall in the hope of their being reduced to within her means. In spite of various small catastrophes, we managed to gather in the sum of £11/13/7 O:n: October 15th Rata House gave the morning tea for the tennis match against St. Andrew's College. As the weather was so undecided, only a few of the House arrived, but everything was quite successful, and cakes and scones were duly appre ciated. One enthusiastic member of our House had suggested having ice cream or fruit salad, but her idea did not receive much support.
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KOWHAI HOUSE. Kowhai House, formed at the beginning of 1921, is pro 'gressing rapidly. We have a very able leader, Audrey Wilson, who often gets us out of difficulties, especially when we are catering for a tennis match, or else preparing for our stall at the Bazaar. We have a committee of six girls, namely, Audrey Wilson, Margaret McArthur, Mona Coath, Freda Cooper, Gwen Owen and Mary Morten. Our sports captains are :-Tennis, Audrey Wilson; Hockey, Audrey Wilson; Basketball, Mona Coath. We generally have a meeting once a week to discuss different things, at which Miss Smith presides as a rule. Kowhai House had the Produce Stall at the Bazaar. Each member was reminded every meeting to bring produce. At last, after weeks of preparation and waiting, the eventful day arrived, and, to our great relief, produce came in, in abundance, but at the end of the day "the cupboard was bare," and, to our great joy, we made £14. We are very sorry to lose some valuable members, Lucy Hogg, Ella Nicolls and Betty Bland. We are especially sorry to lose Lucy Hogg, as she was our only Tennis Team representa tive. We have others to replace them, and hope they will follow in their predecessors' footsteps. On the King's Birthday the Houses had a Basketball Tournament, and we are sorry to say we were not the winners. The Houses also had a Hockey Tournament later on in the term. We were again the losers, but the hockey players put up a
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better fight than the basketball players. We have quite made up our minds that we are not going to be the losers at the next tournament, so we are building up our strength vigorously. 1 When St. Margaret's Tennis Team played Opawa Club, Kowhai House was given the management of the afternoon tea, which was quite successful. Perhaps next time the magazine comes out, we may be able to tell you of our numerous victories instead of our losses.
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ST. MAJl.GARET'S COLLEGE OLD GIRLS' ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the Association was held on Saturday, Septem ber 3rd, in the School Hall. The object of the meeting was, first to appoint new officers, several of whom, on account of too many other duties, were obliged to resign; and, secondly, to revise the rules. 'fhe following officers were elected or re-elected, and the rules revised as below:President: SISTER WINIFRED. Vice-President: B. PINCKNEY. Committee: S. FOX, W. HOBBS, W. CULLWICK, M. ROSS, G. DUNNAGE, E. BRIDGE, N. MORRISH. Treasurer: B. HEAD. Secreta.ry: M. WALLACE. �ULES: 1. That the Association be called '' St. Margaret's Old Girls' Association. 2. 'l'hat the officers of the Association shall consist of President, Vice-President, and a Committee, including Secretary and Treasurer. 3. That the Committee shall consist of seven members elected at the General Meeting in May, three to form a quorum. The Committee shall be elected annually. 4. That the function of the Committee shall be:( a) To draw up the Rules of the Association, and alter them when necessary, subject to confirmation at a General Meeting. (b) 'fo arrange all booiness affairs of the Association. 5. 'l'hat the subscription shall be 5/- per annum, payable befor� the General Meeting in May of each year. Membership will
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inch1de a Dance, a Magazime, and invitations to all School functions suck as Prioo.:givings, Sports, etc. 6. 'l'bat no girl shall be eligible for membership unless she has been a scholar of St. Margaret's College for the minimum of -ot1e year, at1d a term, and generally in a form net lower than IVB. 7. That the Anmrnl Meeting, Dance, « At H-0me" and Tennis Tournament shall take place each year during the second week in May.• 8. Memltet'S :shall wol'ki for the St. Ma11g.aret 's C@llege Annual Sale, at which there shall be an '' Old Girls' '' Stall. A Bazaar Committee shall be chosen at the Annual Meeting. * The following -dates have been fixed for 1'922: 1st Wedinresday ia M:ay (May 2n-cl.): Dance. Thursday, May '3rd: ".At Home." Friday, May 4th: f':J'eneral Meeting. Saturday, May 5th: Tennis Tournament.
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THE HEW CHAPEL. When 71 Papanui Road was acquired for St. Margaret's Hostel, an idea wa.s put fortlt that the large garage could be converted into a worthy and oommodictus <Jhapel, so necessary for the Sisters and Boarders. To accomplish this, a sum of not less than £400 is necessary, whi<ih amount it was thought the "Old Girls" would undertake to raise. .A letter asking for sub scriptions towards the fund was sent to some 240 '' Old Girls,'' but the appeal did not meet with the response expected. If there are any who have not yet subscribed, ·and care to do so, subscriptions may be sent to Miss E. M. Hunt, 82 Bealey Avenue, and will be acknowledged in the next Magazine. Chapel .£ s. d Fund. E. Box O 10 6 £ s. d 1 1 0 E. Buchanan 2 2 0 J. Bishop . . G. Andrews . 1 0 0 L. .A.tack O 10 0 1 1 0 B. Clayden D. Annetts .. 1 0 0 1 0 0 W. CuUwick M. Annetts . 1 0 0 G. Dunnage 1 5 0 1 0 0 H. Nixon R. Atkinson O 5 0 A. Anderson 0 10 0 D. Fleming O 5 0 0 5 0 R. Fraer G. Buddle O 10 0 P. Bennett 0 5 0 S. Fox 2 2 0 M. Buxton . 0 10 0 5 0 0 B. Gould F. and . E. Bridge 0 10 0 O 10 0 M. Gardner
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TERM I., 1921. feelings that, on February 8th, we remixed It was with turned once more to School, after our long Christmas vacation. 'Tis only natural for schoolgirls to desire just a day or two longer, and we all know 't1s '' hard to part with those we love.'' This is most true of one of our recent boarders, for although Win Cullwick left School at the end of last year, she returned this year as ,Junior House Mistress. We all agree she must be very fond of small children to undertake to take charge of our small boarders. We still have Miss Hunt as House Mistress, but her duties extend beyond mending sheets to teaching at school-it gives her great pleasure ( 1). Those girls who left at the end of 1920 were Winifred Cullwick, Marjorie and Betty Nancarrow, Nancy Buckley, Alwyn Marshall, Ierne Wilson, and Edith Smith.
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Several girls came to liven up the life at the House-Dorothy Judd, Rosa Boyd, Nellie Alison; and May Milliken also became a boar<ier. The prefects are Lorna McGruer and Ailsa Kemble, and the orderlies Margaret l\foArthur and Aileen Kay. Our chief privileges consist of writing out shopping lists, Honour Rolls, etc., taking charge of the juniors at various times, and conducting the boarders up to the House when we particularly want to play tennis. Mona Coath did not return· the first term, as she had had two operations. She recovered rapidly and, judging by he1· letters, she did not find life as dull as one might think. We went to two lectures at St. Luke's. One was by a Mr. Tisdall, and was about ''Persia and Mesopotamia.'' It was made doubly interesting by some lantern slides of those places. We were also tak'en to one of Professor Shelley's lectures, entitled '' Shakespearean Plays,'' and although thoroughly edu cational, it proved equally interesting. One or two of the more brainy species were seen with note-books-the notes have not been seen, for probably Professor Shelley did not allow time. At Easter-time Miss Dannatt left us to return to Auckland, where she has taken up the position as headmistress at the new school, Cheltenham Collegiate School. The boarders missed her more, pe,rhaps, than the day girls, who did not know her so well, for she was always so willing to do anything for us if it were within her power. 'l'owards the end of the term we had a new boarder, Joe Eddy, from 'fasmania. "Josephine" has not yet seen anything to like about our island, for she arrived in Wellington on a raining day and came south to spend the winter in Christchurch. Perhaps when she has seen something of our real New Zealand scenery she will change her opinion of our isle. Most of our Saturdays were spent at Sumner, on the Hills, or, occasionally, at Corsair Bay or Diamond Harbour When fine enough we were allowed to bathe, and a great deal of fun was to be had playing '' leap frog'' along the beach into the water. The less experienced of the girls occasionally landed on ''all fours,'' and received a good mouthful of saline solution ; others were not so successful as to reach the other side, and, after a great deal of scrambling, usually subsided into the water, dragging with them the unfortunate ''frog.'' 'l'he last Saturday of the term Miss Hunt very kindly gave us a party. It was a great surprise to us, especially as she always said ''nothing gave her more annoyance than St. Margaret's boarders.'' She must have forgotten her annoyance for that evening, and we tried to cause her none. We spent a very pleasant evening and enjoyed the competitions, especially
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the ping-pong, which ended in a final between Miss Hunt and Miss Cullwick. The last night of the term we gave a farewell evening for Lorna McGruer, Peggy Bennett, Betty Bland, and Ruth Glen, all of whom were leaving us. Games, competitions, songs, and dancing filled in our evening, and towards the end a dainty supper was served. The next morning great was the noise and commotion which rose from all parts of the building: passers-by would never have dreamed that 82 Bealey Avenue was a "young ladies'" board ing school., but '' girls will be girls,'' and even the most prim of us joined in the general rejoicing and confusion of packing. "" Who has my clothes-brush 1" "Where on earth are my shoes 1'' '' Help us with this trunk, someone, please.'' So the noise continued till the last had departed to her respective home, for the May holidays. 'fERM II. Once more from 82 the sounds of confusion and mirth arose; no longer was there peace and quiet for the Sisters and the neighbours. Sister Etheleen went for a trip to England, and is not expected back till next year Needless to say, we all miss her very much, indeed, and those girls who will still be at school are loolring forward to her return. During her absence we have Sister Catherine, from St. Hilda's, Dunedin, in her place. This term our numbers were '' few and select,'' as we have but twenty boarders. We had one new girl-Janie Smith. Mona Coath had thought it time to return, and Marjorie White deserted the day girls to join our ranks. Our two House Orderlies, Margaret McArthur and Aileen Kay, were made Prefects, and Dorothy Cooper was made an Orderly; Mona Coath was also made an Orderly at half-term. Miss Hunt has a rather appropriate pet name for these last two, to wit, the '' disorderlies.'' Miss Macfarlan became a resident mistress for a short time, but she soon departed '' for fresh woods and pastures new.'' We have some changes in our daily routine. We no longer have preparation at school from 4.30-5.30; at 4.30 we go up to 82, have tea at 5.30 and do preparation from 6 to 8 o'clock. On the King's Birthday we played the Inter-House Netball Tournament, and the following evening Sister gave a party for the House that won-Konini was the favoured one. The boarders were all present, and we all spent a very pleasant evening. Miss Hunt took us to see "Macbeth,' and some time later
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We' went to "Hutnpty-Dumpty." We enjoyed both entertain ments very much : the only trouble was that for some time after we had been to ''Macbeth'' one might hear weird and clreadful sounds from certain dormitories. No need for alarm! 'twas only D.J., R.B. and Co., trying to turn themselves into witches, and to cultivate a witch's laugh. We were rather relieved when the craze was over, -as our nerves became somewhat on edge. Ina McIntosh, who has been for some time at Nelson College, returned to us as a boarder at half-term. One Saturday night the juniors entertained the other boarders with a short performance-'' The 'l'hree Bears.'' The parts of the "bears" were taken by May Milliken, Janie Smith, and Helen Fox, and were acted very well, while Nellie Alison made a charming little '' Goldylocks,'' in spite of the fact that her locks were not as golden as they might have been. Another Saturday we were told to prepare for an im promptu concert. We had a visitor, Miss Helen Garland, who is an old St. Hilda girl; altogether, we had a lively time, especially as the witch-laughing craze was not at an end, and several young ladies persisted in displaying their laughing capabilities. The boarders were all invited to the party given by Konini House to the House hockey teams. There were quite a number of girls present, and we had games, competitions, and a dainty supper Gayer and still more gay we became, for later on we went to one of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas, '' Princess Ida.'' The girls went to the matinee on the Saturday afternoon, and, as it was bitterly cold and snowing, some eight of us thought it pre ferable to stay in by the fire. It was thought afterwards that those who stayed at home, gained, for Miss Cullwick went out in the snow and returned laden with crumpets, cakes and fruit. •rry to imagine us sitting round a nice blazing fire, toasting crumpets; a nice teapot of tea, and all our eatablcs out ready on the table; a nice book in each lap, and everyone as snug as could be-that is exactly how we felt that afternoon. The last evening of the term we gave another farewell party for .Aileen Kay, who was leaving. \Ve danced, played games, had competitions, and after a very nice supper we retired to bed, tired, but happy at the prospect of going away the following day. We were sorry to lose Aileen-in fact, it was a c,reat mis fortune that she could not remain to the end of the year. She was so bright and cheerful, always on the spot when help was wanted, willing to do anything for any of the girls, and seldom
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tliinking 0f' her own pleasure or comf0rt before that of the girls areund her. The end ef another term a:t last-everything pa:cked, and we· departed, leaving peace and quietness ence more.
TERM III. Here we are again, and now we have to settle down in earnest and use all our precious time in preparation for our exams. at the end of the year. This is our busy term, and for some of us the last, but we have a11 determin.ed to get as much enjoyment as possible out of it.. We have three new boarders-one small child, 1\'fary Cresar ta.weekly boarder) ; Amy Dixon's younger sister Kitty; and the third is Evelyn Mathieson, who has become a boarder, as her people have gone to live in the country On the Saturday morning after we arrived back we had a Communion Service in our Chapel; all the boarders except little Mary were present. In the evening we held an impromptu concert (which certainly was very impromptu) A few of us were taken to hear Mr Levitzki; those lucky enough to go thoroughly enjoyed the good music he gave us. A great misfortune came· upon us-Miss Hunt suddenly had to urn:l:el!go an operation for appendicitis. She was in a hospital quite near at hand, having been. taken to "Ly11dh"nrst/' so we were very pleased to be alhJe to go to see her and take her · flowers. She went for. a short holiday to Geraldine, and is now back amongst us, we a:r;e very pleased to say, for we had not expected her back for another fortnight. It is nice to hear her cheery voice again, even if it is to wake us up in the morning. We have set about getting our boarders' tennis team into shape. We have played one match only, so far; but we hope to play more before the end of the term. In the match we played against the B Team we lost 53 games to 69. We had not had much practice together, so later on in the term when we play them again we hope to do better, as we shall have had practice. We have some enthusiastic young players in our midst. We have not been free from the various epidemics, for two small boarders have had chicken-pox; one mistress has had measles, and another has had chicken-pox. We are in hopes that no other boarders will be so foolish as to catch these diseases. We were taken by Miss Cullwick to Miss Cox's break-up dance, and also to the recital in the Theatre Royal; we enjoyed
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both evenings very much. Especially interesting to the boarders was the dance by Miss Helen Fox and Mr. Dyson Lord. We have started our Saturday ·picnics and have been allowed to go in for bathes. We hope to go to Diamond Harbour before the end of the term. A.K., Rimu House.
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BAZAAR NOTES. The Annual Bazaar was held at St. Michael's Hall on Wednesday, August 24th, and the united efforts of the five Houses and the Junior School resulted in: £122/9/1, of which £20 was given to the Melanesian Mission, £11/11/4 allotted to the support of our orphan, and the remainder devoted to the Laboratory Fund. Miss Bowen and the girls of Rimu House had charge of the Work Stall, which was crowded with articles both useful and ornamental. The Sweet Stall, in charge of Miss Macfarlan: and Rata House, soon disposed of their sweets, and the dainty little baskets, which were much admired. Miss Smith, with the girls of Kowhai House, are to be congratulated on the large number of things they collected for their stall. In one corner a bright spot of colour was introduced by the Flower Stall, where the masses of Spring blooms were presided over by Miss Milnes and the girls of Matipo House, who were also responsible for the Art Stall in: the charge of Miss Edgar. As usual the Kindergarten Stall was the most successful, and one of the most artistic. Miss Hunt and Kowhai House furnished a large supply of delicious cakes, which found a ready sale. The Bran Tub, capably managed by Monica Thacker and Laura Mander, was enthusiastically patronised by all. Afternoon tea, under the direction of Miss Bradwell, was ,served on the stage by a bevy of dainty damsels known in" School life as the Pr.efects and Committee Girls. In the evening a short entertainment was giveu by the girls. The programme consisted of band items by the Kinder garten, a song by Ruth Calson, and three songs by Miss Black's Singing Class. Piano and violin solos were given by V. Fox and R. Fraer respectivfly, and several dances by the pupils of Miss Cox and Miss Macfarlan. A drill exhibition caused much admiration and, towards the end, amusement among the audience. At the conclusion of the entertainment supper was served on the stage. L.S., Matipo House. I.D., Rata House.
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BAZAAR BALANCE-SHEET. RECEIPTS. s. d £ 23 5 10 Work Stall 8 6 4 Tea Stall 14 15 0 Produce Stall Cake Stall 11 0 0 Flower Stall 8 9 4 Sweets Stall 11 13 7 Art Stall 4 15 9 Junior School 28 0 0 Tickets 12 3 3
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This year again both the A and B teams played in the Association matches against Girls' High School, Normal, West Christchurch, Technical College, and the Convent. Except · for two new girls in the A team, both teams were the same as last year, and as a result of Miss Macfarlan's untiring work in coaching us, we turned out two good teams. We have to thank Miss Macfarlan for arranging the team practices, so that every team girl had to stay Had this not been done, we should not have had such good combination work in the teams. In the first round the A team was successful in winning all its matches, but in the second round we found that we would have to improve very much if we were to be successful in winning all the matches. However when we played Girls' High School we were defeated, for their much-improved team proved superior to our team, and their girls combined very much better than our girls. Wheri we played the Convent we had a very close game, which resulted in a draw with 3 points each. By this match we lost all chance for the Shield, which was won by the Girls' High School, who gained one point more than we did. Although the B team did not win the Shield, they played ,vell throughout the season, and only lost two matches.
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At the end of last year Basketball Brooclles were awarded to Lorna Saunders and R,ita Hall. CRITICISMS OF THE TEAMS. A Team. Molly Rankin is a steady goal-thrower, but is at times handicapped by her height. Rita Hall is a very quick forward, but her quickness at times gave the impression of roughness. Gwen Francis (Captain) is thoroughly steady in play, and an excellent captain. Lorna Sam1ders (Vice-Captain) is a most reliable member of the team, a:nd quick to take advantage of a free place. Margaret Lance entirely fills her position as a quick and dashing centre. Olive Davidson is a capable and r_eliable wing. Nancy Marshall is the mainstay of the defence. Alma Elson is a keen player, but at times is apt to be out of he1· place. Marjorie Nancarrow has used her height to the best advantage, but she needs to mark her opponent more carefully B Team. Molly Stevenson is a good goal-thrower, but is not nearly energetic enough. Irene Dunnage (Captain) and Freda Cooper play fairly good games, but their handling is not reliable, and they have lost many chances through muddling each other Irene Graham and Elizabeth Lance have greatly improved as wings this season. Amy Dixon is inclined to be slow and careless in catching, but otherwise she plays a good game as centre. Nancy Hewland is an ambitious player, who is rather over zealous. Marjorie Wait showed much promise as a back at the beginning, but was disappointing towards the end of the season. Aileen Kay is a reliable defender, who passes out to good advantage as a rule. G.F., Konini House.
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very enthusiasti<! MJ.d mo.st promising. Un.fortunately, the A team have not been able to practice much itegether. W>e have had pr&ctiees o · B Fridays, and oecasionally on Saturday mornings. More practice in goal-shooting is necessary, as many v-aluable opportunities for a 'Shot at -goal were lost. The for wards have improved in passing and tackl.ing, <Owing to t'he untiring energy and time spent !by Miss 'Macfarlan in coaehing us. We had a challenge from Ashburton High School, 'but were unable to aooept on account of a School function being held on the date stated. The results of the m.atches twere :April 20th-Girls' High &hool v. St. Margaret's. St. Mar garet's lost, 2-2. June Sth-St. Margaret's v W-est Christchurch D..H.S. ,St. :Mar garet's lost, 3--0. June 15th-St. Marga11et's -v. '11eehnical College. .St. Ma,rga;ret 'fl won 1-0. June 22nd-St. Margaret's v. Gil'ls' High Sohool. St. Mar garet's .lost, 5--0. July 6th-St. Margaret's v. West ,Ohristcli:ureh D.ELS. ·St. :Mal'ga.ret 's -lost 4-1. In the matelt. again:st Rangiora High School, ·St. Margaret's lest, 4-3. In the match against T-eclmical i(Jollege, St. Ma-rgaret's won, 2-6. July 3rd-St. Margaret"s 'V. <Christ CoUege Lower School, re sulted in a d1'8w, 1-i.
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Ruth Turner (right-inner) has played well, but must stick to the ball and be quicker in passing. A. Cracroft-Wilson (centre-forward) has improved very much during the season, and in the last set of matches did most valuable work. · Marian Gardner (left-inner) has improved very much since the beginning of the season, but is handicapped by a peculiar habit of hopping over the ball. Phyllis Snowball (left-outer) plays a very good game, and is energetic, but she must be quicker in tackling her opponent. A.G.W., Kowhai House.
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TENNIS NOTES. During the Third Term of 1920 the School team did not meet with much success, for the three matches which were played were, unfortunately, lost, although naturally we could not expect to defeat the Boys' High School. The results of the matches were : October 16th-St. Margaret's v. Old Girls. St. Margaret's won, 72-70 games. October 23rd-St. Margaret's v. Boys' High School. St. Margaret's lost, 75-50 games. November 20th-St. Margaret's v. Girls' High School. St. Margaret's lost, 65-59 games. The Tennis Challenge Cup was played for during the last few weeks of the term, and was eventually won by Lorna Saun ders, who also received the Tennis Brooch. This year began with much more success. We lost only one, but very valuable, team girl, Winifred Cullwick, formerly Vice Captain, in whose place Gwen Francis was elected. Nancy Marshall filled the vacant place in the team. The large number of St. Margaret's girls who entered for the Annual Schools' Tennis Tournament at Avonside was cer tainly a proof of the many enthusiastic players the School has. This year we were much more successful than the other Schools., for Dorothy Quill won the Handicap Singles, and Lorna Saun ders the Singles Championship, but we lost the Handicap Doubles. During the term we played only two matches, as the Basketball and Hockey season began at half-term. However, at the end of the term, the team had to practise energetically, for a match had been arranged with St. Hilda 's College, Dunedin, to be played on May 6th, the day after School broke up. Most of the team went to the .station on the previous even ing to welcome the St. Hilda's team, and there we heard
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uncomfortable rumours concerning the strength of the oppos ing team. The match began at 11 o'clock in the morning, and at mid-day we adjourned to the Bealey Avenue House, where dinner was provided. The match was resumed in the after noon, when a large number of spectators were present. There was immense excitement when the results were added up, .and it was found that St. Margaret's had won by 18 games. At the beginning of the Third Term tennis was once more renewed with great energy, especially by the A team. A match had been arranged to be played almost immediately against the Opawa Club, and challenges had been sent to the West Christchurch D.H.S. and Girls' High School. After these matches we hope to play the Old Girls, the Boys' High School, St. Andrew's College, and Christ's College, and, if possible, Craighead, Timaru, at Exeat. The results of the matches played this year are as follows: March 26th-St. Margaret's v. Craighead. A draw 50 games. April 2nd-St. Margaret's v. Girls' High School. St. Margaret's won. 84-34 games. May 6th-St. Margaret's v St. Hilda's College. St. Margaret's won, 61--43 games. Sept. 24th-St. Margaret's v. Opawa Club. St. Margaret's won, 73-56 games. Sept. 31st-St. Margaret's v. West Christchurch D.H.S. St. Margaret's won, 86-32 games. CRITICISM OF TENNIS TEAM. L. Saunders (Captain). Very good and steady in play, and is developing a good, free style. D. Quill. Very good indeed, but still somewhat erratic. Her net work shows promise. W Rankin. A good and steady player, but weak at back hand shots. Her service could be better. R. Hall. Very good at times, and steady, but she occa sionally times a ball badly. G. Rankin is not yet steady enough, and appears nervous at times, but except for her service, her tennis is good. G. Francis (Vice-Captain) plays very good tennis as a rule, but seems to have bad luck in matches. M. Stevenson would do better if she endeavoured to play more balls, otherwise her style is good, but not free enough. N. Marshall shows much improvement. Her driving is good, and she uses her intelligence. L.S., Matipo House.
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.H-OBOWS D&ILL CLASS. So far this class of seven members has not.done much actual work:, as our time has been very broken on 'Friday afternoons, as a rule. Our only big _piece of work was in connection with the Bazaar, when we combined with some -0ther possessors of red stripes and gave a demonstration. 'That was quite a suc cess, althoug,h not iqnite up to standard tin the matter Qf smart ness and contr-01, but for 111s., at any rate, it �as .h,ig-hiy lmmorous, especially at the end -0f ithe perfor-mance, when we ,did not •do what we were told, and got -ourselves tied into .a rl)eantiful knot, from wmch we re.fused to be ,exwicatea. -The spectators enjoyed our performance, .and we hope to do still better :ne�t time. There are several conditions which have to 'be fulfilled before we are chosen as members of the class. They are the followil:1g :( 1) Each girl must lie .a .member 0l an Upper School Clami. (This year Forms V[., V.a ·and b.) (2) A hi�li standard of l\�ork .in general .Scboo1 .curriculum. (3) Good conduct. (4) Good Scllool spirit. (5) A Blue and .a Red ·Stripe. Members :-L. Saunders, G. Francis, A. Wilson, N Mar shall, G. Rankin, M. Lance, D. Cooper We are very anxious to nave a badge, but so far all the designs submitted have not been suitable. However, we hope that our artists 'Will evolve something for us soon. Gymnastic apparatus is anotlrnr thing fOT which we are longing. The forms which '\v.e use at pt"esent a:re a source of anxiety w,he,i some tall gymnast passes along. Perhaps we have a fairy godmother somewhere. If 10, we hope she iwill v-isit us soon.
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BLUE AND UD STltlPBS. At the beginni'Bg of ,each term hopes a11e raised, and there is a great deal of ,excitement over the question of who is going to have a Blue Stripe aw.arded, and who is to be lucky enough to ha¥e a Red ,one also. \V.hen we first heard about Blue .Stripet1 it seemed quite easy to make np our minds ·to mt p.roperly, and ,go a.bout School in an orderly fashion, but as <Some of us are noted for our short memories, the end of the term came and no Blue Stripe except
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for those whose memories and energy had not played them tricks. To those of us who find Drill great fun, and have a nice word on our reports, Red Stripes we hoped for, but, alas! no one may have a Red Stripe without a Blue one, so we go un decorated, and envy those who have no inclination to write with the point of their chins instead of a well-balanced pen. At first we thought that it would be quite easy for the smaller members to get stripes, because they have less to sup port, but we are delighted to find many people with quite lengthy backs wearing the coveted Blue and Red. A Blue Stripe is a great comfort, but at the same time rather an anxiety, as we live in fear of a pair of scissors which may arrive at some inconvenient moment and chop off the precious stripe if we should be caught in a bad position. So far we are glad to say no one has had the painful operation performed, and we hope to avoid it. KONINI.
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MELANESIAN GIFT DAY. Just before the sailing of the "Southern Cross" for Melanesia, an appeal was made to the public for gifts to be sent to the missionaries of those islands. St. Margaret's was not backward in answering the call, and offering assistance. The girls were appealed to, and they willingly responded. One day in March arrangements were made for the Bishop to come to the School and receive the gifts. Every�me brought something. If they could not bring gifts they brought money. The serv�ce was held in the Chapel, ·where all the School was present, including the Kindergarten. During the singing of mission hymns, the girls deposited their gifts on trays, which were held by the Bishop. These were passed to members of the choir, who emptied the contents round the altar. The Bishop then blessed the gifts, and gave an address on the joy of giving.
LETTER FROM MISS HARDY.
St. Hilda 's School, Bunana Gela, British Solomon Islands, July 14th, 1921. My dear Girl Friends of St. Margaret's, Ever since that tl1rilling Gift Service of yours last Lent,
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you must have been awaiting my joyous reply. In the tropics, one cannot stand very intense shocks. Fortunately for me, the thrills of joy you sent came in three degrees, beginning with the positive on the arrival of Sister Etheleen's letter describing so prettily your presenting of the gifts, rising to the comparative with Miss Cameron's descrip tion of the gifts, and to the superlative when, on the arrival of the '' Southern Cross,'' a huge Christchurch box was hauled ashore! What a morning it was delving into that box! How you would have enjoyed watching us! I scarcely know how to thank you for such goodness. We missionaries do appreciate very, very much, such practical help as this, and we know, too, that behinu all these valuable and sensible gifts there must have been a tremendous lot of thought and love and prayer, all of which we need very much indeed. Your prayers are the best help you can give us in our respon sible work of training our girls aright. You will be glad to hear that our school, the namesake of your sister school at Dunedin, is :flourishing. Last year the number of pupils rose to over twenty for the first time, and this month to over thirty It has been my pleasant and inter esting task to take some girls to their homes in San Christoval for a few months' holiday after their two-years' stay at school, and to bring back new girls from various islands. Mota is the language taught and spoken in the schools in this Mission, and in almost every village I went to there was some woman who had been to Norfolk Island, and with whom I could converse. I hope before long to write you about some of the interesting events of the trip. Again thanking you all very much, I remain, Yours very sincerely, MINNIE HARDY.
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It was a beautiful sunny day in January, and the blue waters of the Pacific shone like glass as the '' Orsova'' slowly made her way towards Sydney The people on board felt a growing excitement as they approached the coast of New South Wales, but I, for my part, was rather bored for what had I not heard about this "Wonderful Sydney a�d its har bour 1 ' In fact, I felt as though I already knew it although ' I had never set foot there in my life. There was one man on board, an Australian, who talked
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of nothing else, and I had made up my mind to be thoroughly disappointed in Sydney We were in sight of the coast now, and to me it appeared very ordinary, and I found myself comparing it to the white cliffs of Dover, but those around me, who were natives of the land, kept exclaiming as to the beauty of the scenery, and even the English people were moved to admiration, but I alone was silent. When morning dawned the next day, we found ourselves closer to shore, and before long what seemed small coastal villages hovered i11to sight. My Australian friend informed me that what we we1· now passing was Cronulla, a famous holiday resort. The next bay I learnt to be Botany Bay, where Captain Cook had first landed. We were now about fourteen miles from Sydney itself, and after a few mor bnys the Heads themselves came into view, two massive headlands which make the entrance to Port Jackson. Just before w out 'I' d we were met by the "Captain Cook," the small pilot fillip which comes outside to meet every ocean going stcumc>r 'l'hc>11 w found ourselves sailing between: the Headlands. 'rho on<' on our left was rather low, and quite a number of hOWl<'fl wcr built there. This I was told was known as South !fond, whil on our right North Head loomed up above us into a high pr ·ipiee. A few more minutes and we were inside, nnd tl11 I'(' !'lpr<•ad out before us was Sydney Harbour, of which I hud lw11rd so much. All my resolutions to be dis appointed 111HI 1111int rested vanished into air, and for a minute or two I Wafi quit spellbound. Those who know Sydney well can imngin what the feeling is like when it bursts upon one all of I\ 11ndd 'II. Ferry boats were all over the harbour, while s vc>rnl lorg v ssels were anchored here and there. To our right., Mnnly was pointed out to me, the Brighton of Australia, whi<·h ifi quite a small town in itself, and bays nestled between the difl'or nt points. Tlw "Or11ovn'' WAS by now well down the harbour, and I was just WOll(h 1·ing where it ended when we suddenly turned a slrnrp point, nnd the city itself was disclosed to our view. II.M.A., . H,vd1wy and three other warships were anchored near Gord •n Island, the great naval base, while a submarine was uJso lying there. I was s111·pris d to hear a loud roar when just rounding the point, but, { was told we were passing Tooranga Park, the famous Zoo, wh re all the animals were quite in their own surroundi11gs in the open. Two small islands drew my atten tion : they were Clark and Sharp Islands, I was informed, and were used by the public as picnic grounds. Then we reached the wharves, and the '' Orsova,'' now at 1