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"Collegian" I

METHODIST LADIES COLLEGE Claremont, W.A.

1949

November, I949 THE COLLEGIAN I

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For three years we have been living in doubtful peace. Most of the present scholars of the M.L.e. are too young to remember the pre-war conditions, so that we can only know by hearsay what were those conditions of life which constituted pre-war normality.

Dreaming of the golden and peaceful past must stop. Such a time never existed . Careful study of any age in any country, reveals only the fact that life has never been entirely contented, carefree or secure.

Having thus dismissed the past, a di smal present surges upon us. Frustration, disappointment, disillusionment, international distrust, industrial unrest, petty self-seeking - these things cannot be disregarded. The national coal-strike, which had such far-reaching and disastrous effects on industry at a time when the willing co-operation and generous efforts of every individual in the world are so desparately needed could well discourage the reforming zeal of the most ardent adolescent.

Let us not forget however, that we, the adolescents and children of 1949 will be the adults of 1969. The world is ours. It is in a pitiable state" but is not our motto-

"Per ardua ad altar

Let us carry it further; from our school, this excellent and so often lightly valued training ground for citizenship, let us take this message of endurance into the adult community, and spread our youthful enthusiasm through all society.

The world is ours. By our constant and individual efforts we can and must create friendship, understanding, tolerance and co-operation between all people, for the achievement of real peace. We the unskilled, the inexperienced, the immature, can help make from this chaos a place in which our children can live fearlessly, happily. peacefully and nobly, able to say with the Psalmist-

"The earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof; the world and they that dwell therein."

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The eighth of December 1948 was the date of one of the most impressive Speech days this school has experienced.

It was with sincere regret that we bade goodbye to Miss Bowden who left us to further her studies abroad.

The Choir looking very cool in their white frocks commenced the afternoon by singing several negro Spirituals under the direction of Miss Marcia Hodges.

Professor Alexander then took the chair and announced the various items in the programme.

One of the highlights in the afternoon was the attractive presentation of the Robin Hood set in the Morris Dance Suite. The participants were effectively costumed in peasant dress and presented a very graceful picture as they danced beneath the shade of the trees.

However the most brilliant section of the afternoon was the Principal's Report, in which Miss Bowden eloquently summarized the year's school life.

The afternoon ended with the gracious presentation of prizes by Lady Mitchel!, after which the school broke up for the Christmas Holidays.

Margaret MacLeod

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On Speech Day 1948 Miss Jean Bowden made her last official appearance as the principal of the Methodist Ladies' College. ~"

During the three years in this position Miss Bowden displayed an unfailing efficiency in guiding the school through every imaginable difficulty from epidemics of poliomyelitis to dairymen's strikes. She managed to smarten our uniform, have many rooms and floors painted and polished, renew mattresses in the boarding house, acquire some beautiful paintings, nurse us through all ills, correct our very faulty posture, introduce hobby groups, festivals of dramatic, musical and domestic arts, start a chapel fund, a library fund, reopen the west wing, and keep boarding house affairs running smoothly during the unsettled times after the end of the war.

For Sixth Form I must express thanks for the beautiful "Still Evening," Sunset in Ireland.

Miss Bowden left early in 1949 for England, taking with her our good wishes.

Dorothy Harris

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MISS DORIS STEVENS, B.Se. Dip. Ed .

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Salve

On our opening day we greeted a new Principal, Miss Doris Stevens, for Methodist Ladies' College.

Miss Steven ' is not a newcomer to W.A., having been in thi State previously teaching at P.L.C., Perth College and Guildford Grammar School.

The war years were 'pent by her in England, where she was teaching at Kingswoocl Grammar School near Bristol. After the war, Miss Stevens returned to Victoria where she taught Mathematics and General Science to the senior students of M.L.C. Hawthorn, before coming to Claremont to act as our Principal.

We wish her a happy term of office with us.


SCHOOL PREFECTS, 19<1.9

Back Row: M. TAPLIN, V. BlRCKBECK, D. HARRlS. Front Row: H . NENKE (Senior Prefect).


37th Year November, 1949

M.L.C. · OFFICIALS, 1949

PREFECTS: HEATHER NENKE (Senior Prefect)

DOROTHY HARRIS V ALERIE BmCKBECK

MAY TAPLIN

HOUSE OFFICIALS: ATHENS: HEATHER NENKE (Captain), AGNES JARVIE

(Vice-Captain) . ROME: SHmLEY SIMPSON (Captain, Term I); MAY TAPLIN (Captain,

Terms 11 and Ill); MOYA WATSON (Vice-Captain) . 8PABTA: DOROTHY HARRIS (Captain) , MAY TAPLIN (Vice-Captain,

Term 1); ZENDA ANDERSON (Vice-Captain, Terms 11 and Ill) .

TROY: VALERIE BmKBECK (Captain), JUDITH BROOKING (ViceCaptain).

"COLLEGIAN" COMMITTEE

DOROTHY HARRIS, Editor.

ZENDA ANDERSON JUDITH BROOKING NANCY BUTCHER SOPHIE BUTCHER CYNTHIA DEAN PATRICIA DREYER AGNES JARVIE MARGARET MACLEOD ALETHA MANSER SALLY OEHLERS JEAN RICHARDSON MOYA WATSON ELAINE WEAVER WA YNEE WILSON

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DAPBNE LUCRAFT Dux of School ,

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IARIANNE MEDCALF Captain of School,

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1n 1949 we found on the staff new members:-

MRS. WARNE. enior French.

MR . IONES. Who helped u during Mr '. Warne's illness.

MR . MANUEL Who left u at end of econd Term.

MRS. BENNEY and MRS. SPITTELER. Who guide IV.a and b. through the labyrinthine ways.

MRS. HARGRAVE. Art.

MI< . HOlfiARD SM1TH. Better known to many of u~ a ' Mis - Leslie .

. H1SS MARSLAND Who joined us in third Term.

MR. O'BR/E l

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Middle school Maths. and Physics. (We have been asked to expre s the gratitude of all Biology teachers and puplis for Mr. O'Brien's gift of Botany slides and we lament the fate of the maiden's tresses.)

MR. EDWARDS. For Remove Maths .

. \l1ISS DOSCAS Bought a harp, marrieu, and left us in third Term. Her

pupils were divided between Miss Lapthorne and Mrs. Dean, both of whom are already known to many of us.

We lost also Miss Pascoe. and her place has been filled bv Miss Adams. .

Leaving this year are Mrs. COllllor. Mis L [ope, Miss. \dams, Mi Lawrence, Mis I~agan and Mr. Edwards. We regret their departure, and wish them good luck in the future.

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In ~tml1rium

The death of Lady Mitchell was felt as a sad loss by all Western Australians and particularly by the girls of Methodist Ladies' College.

Lady Mitchell has for many years shown a most gracious interest in our school, and we have looked forward very happily each year, hoping to see her with us again on Speech Day, as we expected her to come to us on Speech Day 1949. Our usual exuberance on this day will be tempered by the thought that she will not be present.

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S C~()()l {3aleH.&a1' I 1949

.8th February. - Our new principal, Miss Stevens, was introduced to us by our Chaplain, the Rev. S. Harris. Members of the Council were present. We also welcomed Mrs. Manuel, Mrs. Spitteler, Miss Hagan, Mrs. Warne, Mrs. Benney, Mrs. Hargrave, Mrs. Howard Smith, Miss Lapthorne. Mr. Edwards and Mr. O'Brien to the teaching taff.

24th F ebruary. - Induction of chool Prefects for 1949 with 1948 Prefects present.

28th Februa.ry. - A friend of Mi ss Stevens, Miss Poignand , gave llS a talk on Oxford . The boarders, accompanied by Miss Watson and Mrs. Edwards, attended "A Midsummer

ight's Dream" produced by the University Dramatic Society.

1St March. - The clay girls, with Miss CmI' and Mrs. Connor, also attended "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

31'd March. - During the Scripture period Mr. Blackett gave a talk on Missionary work in Fiji .

11th M a.rch. - Individual forms started to raise money for the Walton Library. Form 1 Va. held a Tuckshop for the Junior School and raised £2/14/3.

Our swimming team attended St. Hilda's Sports and competed in the Inter-school event. A victory to M.L.e.

T 2th March. - Mrs Nicholas and Sixth Form boarders were invited to an informal folk dance at Wesley College.

14th M arch. - Mr. O'Brien gave an explanation of the Dewey System to be adopted in the Senior Library.

16th March - Form VCI. held a Lucky Dip and raised £1/18/8i.

18th March. - Form VI. organised an Oslo Lunch for the school. A large amount of food was donated, enabling Sixth Form to raise £6/5/6.

19th March. - Our annual Swimming Sports were held at the Claremont Baths, and resulted in a win for Rome (reported elsew here).


2Ist March. - Forms Ill. (a) and (b) raised money for the Library by a Tuckshop.

Induction of House Prefects in the evening.

22nd March - VC2. raised i2/2/rot" by selling play-lunch and Vb2. sold drinks.

24th M arch. - Miss Corr took the day girls to an Opera, La Traviata. Vbr. collected i2 selling drinks.

25th March. - Mrs. Campbell and boarders attended the Opera.

26th March. - A Garden Party and Fete organised by the O .G.A. and Parents and Friends Association was held in the school grounds to raise money for the Projector Fund. Over £150 raised.

28th M arch. - Vb2. raised funds by selling drinks.

ISt April. - Our Chaplain, Rev. S . Harris, was fareweUed in Assembly. As a parting gift we gave him a portfolio.

The leaving girls had morning tea with Miss Walton to celebrate her birthday.

2nd April. - A Farewell Party was held in Swanbourne in honour of Shirley Simpson who. left at the end of first term.

9th April. - Wesley Boys came over to a Folk Dancing Evening.

I4th - I9th April. - Easter. Dorothy Harris and Sue James played in Easter Tennis Tournament at King's Park, but were defeated in the second round.

20th April. - Some boarders were escorted by Mrs. Nicholas to be confirmed at Christ Church, Claremont.

23rd Ap/·il. - Mrs. Nicholas and a group of senior girls spent the afternoon at the house of Mr. Cooper examining his tropical fish.

Girls representing Perth College, P.L.c. and St. lIilda's attended a Tennis afternoon here. The result was a win to P.L.c. with M.L.C. second.

24th April. - The senior girls with Mrs. Nicholas attended the University Service at St. George's Cathedral.

25th April. - Anzac Day. Rev. A. Ma on, our new Chaplain, was introduced to us by Miss Stevens.

30th April. - The Dramatic Club produced two plays "The Grand Cham's Diamond" and "Alicia Disposes" which were played to the school in the evening.

24th May. - The commencement of second term. We learnt that the Senior Library was transferred to Burnside House

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with Forms IVb. and IlIa., and that Sixth Form room had been repainted and decorated during the holidays.

jrd June. -- Miss Giles spoke of the S.e.M. in Assembly.

4th June. -- HA" team played a Hockey match against P.L.C. and was defeated 5 - o.

9th June. -- HA" Hockey team was defeated by Scotch College. Miss Dickson, an Old Girl, presented a large number of books to the School Library.

10th June. -- Boarders' weekend.

I5th June. -- Hockey and Basketball teams played St. Hilda's and were defeated.

18th June. -- Wesley boys were entertained in the evening with practical folk dancing.

20th htne. -- Miss Rivett spoke to us in Assembly on the Christian College of Madras.

2ISt June. -- A second match between Scotch College and our girls.

25th June. -- Several Sixth Form boarders and Miss Lawrence were present at the Christ Church Prefects' Dance.

A victory to us in Hockey and Basketball against Christ Church and P.L.e.

29th June. -- The first and second Hockey and Basketball teams played P.L.e. and were defeated.

Ist Julry. -- Exeat week-end.

7th JUly. -- A final rehearsal of the Gym Display was held in the afternoon. The girls were allowed to see the performance .

.8th JUly. -- The Gym Display was held in the afternoon.

9th July. -- The Old Girls played the present girls hockey and basketball, resulting in a victory for us. Mrs. Nicholas and a group of boarders visited the Science Exhibition at the University.

I3th July. -- Christ Church defeated us in hockey I - o.

15th JUly. -- Sixth Form girls once again had the privilege of attending the Melvista Kindergarten. In the afternoon some senior girls, accompanied by Miss Stevens, visited the Kindergarten Training College.

20th Jul'y. -- Second term examinations began.

27th July. -- Examinations finished.

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29th JUly. - A.B.C. Celebrity Concert attended by seventy girls.

1st August. - Sergeant Cusworth showed us two English films on Road Safety.

4th August. - St. Hilda's played our HA" and HB" Basketball teams and defeated us.

HA" Hockey suffered defeat at the hands of CJ1rist Church.

6th AuguiSt. - HA" Hockey team played Perth Modern School Boys' first team and were beaten 6 - I.

10th August. - The Guides held a concert after school and raised iI/2/S . We were told that the uniform would now include brown laced shoes in winter and sandals in summer.

J Ith August. - A preview of the School Play was held in the afternoon for the school to see. Admission 3d.

Sixth Form saw one of the new summer uniforms.

12th Aug~tst. - The first night of the school play, "Ambrose Applejohn's Adventure." Reported elsewhere.

13th August. - T.he second night of "Ambrose Applejohn's Adventure" with the Actresses' Party at its conclusion. Altogether £26 was raised.

During the morning an Inter-school Hockey and Basketball Carnival was held. We were able to uphold our prestige by losing only one match in the "A" Hockey and Basketball rounds. "B" teams put up a good fight but were sadly defeated.

16th August. - The present Vlb. received their Junior Certificates in Assembly.

I7t'h August. - Winners of Hockey and Basketball colours announced. Appointment of Collegian Committee.

13th September. - Return to school for Third Term.

15th September. - The boarders paid their monthly visit to Miss Lapthorne and passed the evening in work and discussion.

16th September. - Sister Grant, a member of the Princess Margaret Hospital Staff, spoke to the girls in the Upper School on nursing as a profession.

The Parents' and Friends' monthly meeting was held.

17th September. - Perth Modern School Boy's Second team de-feated us in hockey 4 - o. .

19th September. - The boarders, accompanied by Mrs. Nicholas, went to a Wild Life Show.

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20th September. - Students from the Training College visiter) us for the morning.

23rd Septe1nber. - The new captain of Rome, May Taplin, and vice-captain of Sparta, Zenda Anderson, were announced. The proceeds of the School Play were divided equally between the Womens' C<Jllege Fund, People's Own Mission, ~nd seats for the School grounds.

24th September. - Our Slazenger Cup team won its first round from Perth Modern School.

27th September. - We were defeated in the second round of the Slazenger Cup C<Jmpetition by P.L.e.

28th September. - Coral Bear, an Old Girl, gave the school the first map she drafted.

30th September. - Exeat week-end.

4th October. - School ended at 3.15 p.m. to allow the boarders a few hours at the Royal Show.

5th October. - The Junior and Senior Choir examinations were held.

8th October. - Our junior tennis players competed for the Herbert Edwards Cup.

13th Octob'er. - A group of boarders paid a visit to Miss Laphome for work and discussion.

15th October. - Music examinations held in the College and at the Methodist Hall.

17th October. - Barbara Wilson, a member of IVa. won a Government Secondary School Scholarship.

18th October. - The Art Class and Mrs. Hargrave attended an Art Exhibition in Newspaper House.

19th October. - A Penny Concert was organised by Sixth Form to raise funds for our Annual Bazaar. We raised IO/3d.

The results of the Singing Examinations were announced Junior marks 76ro, Senior 80 % . A credit to both Choirs.

20th October. - Our Athletic Sports were held after two can-cellations and Rome won (reported elsewhere).

22nd October. - Mid-term long week-end. Celebrity Concert

25th October. - Our girls won the running cup from St. Mary's.

5th November. - In the evening the boarders of Christchurch . and M.L.e. held a bonfire 011 the Burnside property.


6th N ovemoer. - We held our Annual Church Service at Wesley Church, Perth. The Rev. Arthur Mason gave the sermon and the choir rendered the items "0 Brother Man" and "The Heaven of Heavens."

7th November. - The School birthday Service was held in the Hall as the weather was unsuitable for holding it by the Foundation Stone.

11th November. - The School Fete.

7th December. - Speech Day.

November, 1949 THE COLLEGIAN

LEAVING RESULTS, 1948

JUDITH BEAR ........................................... .

MARGARET BREMNER ... .. . .... .. .... .. ...... . .... . MARGARET GIBSON .... .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. ...... . .... . DAPHNE LUCRAFT (three Distinctions-

History, German and French) ..... . ..... . MARIANNE MED CALF . ... .... . .... . .. GWEN MOTHERSHAW ... .. ........... .. ............... .. . JOY RICHARDS ...... .. .... ...... . .. .. . A. E. (BETH) THOMAS (one Distinction

Music) JUNE WADE

JUNIOR RESULTS, 1948

ZEND1\ ANDERSON ...... ...... ...... . ... . JUDITH BROOKING ..... ..... . ...... . .... . SOPHIE BUTCHER .. .. .. ..... .. .. . ..... .. .............. . CYNTHIA DEAN ..... .

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ALLIANCE FRANCAISE, 1949

GRADE I.-DOROTHY HARRIS (with Distinction). GRADE n.-ELAINE WEAVER, WAYNEE WILSON. GRADE III.-JUDITH DDWN, MAUREEN MARTIN.

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PARENTS' AND FRIENDS' ASSOCIATION

This year saw the finalisation of the first objective set itself by the Association in that the Cine Projector was purchased and installed, at a cost of £256/9/-.

The Association then went further and installed a Microphone costing £8/12/6 and a Record Player costing £12/ 17 / 6.

Arrangements were made for the school to join the Film Library, and scholars are now able to enjoy Educational Films from that source as and when required by the teachers. It might be mentioned too, that teachers have been enthusiastic enough to get instruction in the operating of the machine, and do this quite efficiently.

The Association then turned its attention to what is known as the Projector Room and Library in Burnside Flats, a portion of the school property.

Blackout blinds were fitted to the room so that the machine could be operated when wanted. In addition, frames were made to fit over the windows of the main school hall so that the Cine machine could be used there in daytime.

Finally, the Association has purchased and given to the school for use in the Projector Room, thirty steel chairs. The inspiration for steel chairs came from one look into the repair shed where the sight of so many broken wooden chairs confirmed the opinion that school girls can be as hard as school boys on furniture.

Down at Barclay House a Sand Pit has been constructed and given to the school by two parents whose generosity is much appreciated. Willing helpers have carted sand from the beach at Cottesloe, and it is pleasing to see how the little ones enjoy playing in that Sand Pit.

Funds to pay for these things came from the various activities of the Association, the chief of which this year has been the Fete held in conjunction with the Old Girls' Association.

The Association h~s been active too, in putting to the School Council some of those matters thought to make for improvement in the school life. For instance, permission has now been given for the school to hold a dance which will, of course, come under the supervision of the Head. Suggestions for improvements, etc., have also been made through the Association member on the Council, and while it has not been possible to do a great deal in the twelve months,. many of the smaller things have been given attention, and we believe much bigger improvements are on the way.

The Government will not contribute to the purchase of Cine machines or other conveniences for educational purposes, as it does in regard to State Schools, where subsidies are granted.

I have purposely avoided the mention of any helper in particular, but we do give thanks to all those good people who have come forward to help when wanted or who have given of their time, ability, and goods to make our efforts a success. There is always much to be done and the next year will bring its own crop of problems, so that it is hoped the Parents will join up in greater numbers and lend their support to our efforts.

-J. E. GIBSON, Secretary.


SENIOR LIBRARY

COMMITTEE: P . DREYER, A. JARVIE, J. MOYES, F . BAYNE, M. MACLEOD,

J. RICHARDSON, W. WILSON.

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This year has seen many alterations in the senior library. Our system of classification has been improved, a new room occupied, and many new books added to our old collection.

At the commencement of the year the librarian-in-charge, Mr. O'Brien, introduced the now world-wide Dewey system of classification. A room in Burnside was redecorated for use as a library, and the books were moved in during the first term holidays. Two new cupboards, a set of lockers, and another table are now being used. As this room is also used as a projector room, more chairs have been provided.

During the year more books have been added by friends and past and present scholars. Miss Dickson, an old scholar, donated a hundred books from her own collection. Mrs. Booth and Miss Pascoe also gave us books, for which we thank them. The O.G.A., which has for some time been striving to raise an individual fund for the WaIton Library, donated seven guineas.

The girls themselves, by means of tuckshops, drink stalls, concerts, an Oslo lunch, raised £31/7 / 6. This money was used to purchase books which are inscribed with the name of the form whose money was used for their purchase.

-We should like to thank Joy Hare for making available to us her typewriter and time.

In all, this year has been most successful, and we hope to be able to hand over the library, in good order with the reclassification finished , to our successors at the end of the year.

Best wishes for 1950. -PATRICIA DREYER.

JUNIOR LIBRARY

COMMITTEE: Z. ANDERSON M. WATSON

The Junior Library notes this year are "short and sweet." At the end of the first term the library was moved, and thanks to Mrs. Benney and the girls of Form 4A, was quickly put into order again.

During the last two terms, Mrs. Benney selected and bought many new books for the library, and we are sure that her choice was extremely popular among the girls. Some of the new books were the Pollyana Books, the "Anne" series, Heidi and the "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."

We would like to take this opportunity for thanking Mrs. Benney for her assistance during the year, and at the same time to welcome next year's Junior Librarians. We know you'll enjoy your work and have as much fun as we did.

-"Sun-Flower" and "Honey-Bee."


SEEING IS BELIEVING

For many years we have been hearing about that great aid in learning, to pupil and teacher-the projector. We now have one of our own. The Parents' and Friends' Association first thought of the idea last year, then quickly made it a reality. We thank them heartily for the time and energy they have given to us.

The projector has been installed in the new library at Burnside, where we have already seen many films. The school has joined the Educational Department's film library from which we have several films each week. These films are shown by four members of the staff, Mrs. Nicholas, Mrs. Benney, Miss Fraenkel and Mr. O'Brien, who first had to learn all the tricks of the new machine. Some of the first attempts produced rather amusing results.

Earlier in the year, Sergeant Cusworth came and, with the aid of films shown with the projector, gave us a vivid lecture on Safety First. The parents have also had their share of films-even school activities, shown in a somewhat novel fashion!

All we can say to you, our parents, and friends, is: "Thank you. Thank you for now, and the future."

This year has been quite successful for the School teams in all types of sport.

We must attribute our success to the patient guidance and perseverance of Miss Lawrence.

We deeply regret to see Miss Lawrence leave us, but we hope to keep up the same high standard next year.

-"EMR."

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THE ATHLETIC SPORTS

At 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon, the 20th October , our Athletic Sports took place. The fixture had been twice postponed owing to wet weather, but despite occasional showers, the afternoon was a great success.

The programme commenced with the 100 yards Open Championship, which was won for Rome by Pam Bryant. The 100 yards Championship, 16 years and under was gained by Margaret Boulter of Rome. Diana Walker won the 14 years and under Championship for Rome, and Delys Butcher, the 12 years and under Championship, also for Rome.

Barclay House provided an amusing interlude as its young hopefuls demonstrated their athletic skill.

In the 17 years age race (lOO yards) , we were given the treat of seeing our Sixth Form run; Sophie Butcher of Troy carried away the breathlessly-sought first place.

P .L .C. and M.L .C. were the only entrants for the Inter-School Relay. Our team consisted of Pam Bryant, Elizabeth Symes, Diana Walker, and Evelyn Bruce. Unfortunately, the relay had to be run twice, and M.L.C. lost to the visiting team, when one of our girls dropped the baton. The Inter-House Relay run at the close of the afternoon, was eagerly contested, and won by Rome.

Athens gained the most points in the Inter-House Ball and Running games. Margaret Park gained first place for Sparta in the Hockey Dribbling.

There were several novelty races, including the Junior and Senior Siamese, Orange, Sack, and Egg and Spoon races. The walking race and Slow Bicycle race afforded the spectators much amusement.

Rome won the coveted WaIton Trophy with 87 points, Troy second with 73, Athens third with 69, and Sparta fourth with 58. Pam Bryant, Rome, was proclaimed Open Champion and awarded the Lynn Cup; and Dians Walker, also of Rome, was Junior Champion, with the Cup for Inter-House Competition. Mr. Dundas, who honoured us with hi5 presence, in awarding the prizes, expressed the popular opinion when he said all competitors had put up a grand show.

Owing to two unlucky cancellations, when the weather was too bad even for M.L .C., Mr. Barclay's customary presentation of a bouquet to the youngest winner was missed . We hope to have this ceremony r esumed at our next year's sports.

-L.M.C.

ATHLETIC TEAMS

Our school athletic teams, both senior and junior, have attained a marvellous result this year. We owe our brilliant results to hard training and constant baton practice. M.L.C. achieved the highest marks of the season with three firsts, two seconds and one last.

On t he 27th Sep tember our open team consisting of Diana Walker, Elizabeth Symes, Evelyn Bruce and Pamela Bryant set out with high hopes of winning at Perth College . We arrived there about ten minutes )efore the race was to start, so we had time to limber up. When all


the teams had arrived, we marched on to the field, each to her fifty yards post. Diana Walker, our first runner, gave the baton to Elizabeth Symes a yard ahead. Elizabeth then passed it to Evelyn Bruce two yards ahead, and Evelyn passed it to Pamela Bryant who ran on to finish four yards ahead of the contesting teams. We were congratulated by everyone on our good running.

The next day, the 28th September, both junior and senior teams set out at 3.45 p .m. for St. Hilda's, but owing to the lack of empty buses, we were unable to arrive there on time. After waiting ten minutes for us, in which time we got there, we finally started. The junior team consists of Jennifer Hammond, Helene Jennings, Margaret Boulter and Delys Butcher, in order of running. They ran extremely well and came in winning by two yards in very good time. The next event w as the open relay, and everybody was teed up to a high pitch for the gun. Then we were off, our baton changing was very good, and we came in first again, closely followed by St. Hilda's.

The next relay was on the following Tuesday morning, 3rd October, at eleven o'clock: This relay at Modern School was entirely different to the other two, as each girl had to run a hundred yards with a ribbon as the baton. Modern School won this relay with M.L.C. a close second.

We arrived back at school at lunch time. After having our lunch we were off again to P.L.C. This relay was one which was very sad for us, as our first runner, Diana Walker, had the misfortune to fall

over before she reached Elizabeth Symes. Although we had this mishap we fought on bravely but came in last.

ATHLETIC TEAM, 1949 Back Row: M. Boulter, D. Walker (Junior Champion), E. Bruce.

H . Jennings, J. Hammond. Front Row: D. Butcher, P . Bryant (Capt., Open Champion) , E . Sy mes.


On the following Friday, 7th October, our sports were to be held, but owing to bad weather they were postponed until the following Thursday, but again owing to bad weather, they were cancelled until the following Thursday. Bad luck with with us again and the weather was still very unsettled. A strong head wind was blowing and there were scattered showers, but still we had our sports. Only one team arrived to contest against us, and that was P .L.C. We ran the relay and both came a draw. It was decided to run the race again, and that resulted in a win for P.L.C., as we dropped the baton.

The next relay was at St. Mary's, and every team was contesting. We had a clear win.

BASKET BALL NOTES

During the basket ball season of 1949 the "A" and "B" teams played several matches against other schools and associations. Unfortunately, we were defeated in many of them.

Although we have very young teams, our playing improved a great deal towards the end of the season, owing to the sound coaching of Miss

"A" GRADE BASKET BALL TEAM, 1049

Back Row' J . Bennett, J . Bungey, J . Harris. Front Row: R. Pearce, S . Butcher (Vice-Capt.), H. Nenke (Capt. ), J . Stevens.


Lawrence. Heather Nenke and Sop hie Butcher are the only members in VI form in the uA" team, the remainder of the uA" team, and all the uB" team consist of girls from VA downwards.

Next year we hope to have as good a coach as Miss Lawrence, who, unfortunately is leaving us at the end of the year.

The results of the year were:-June 4th-(UA" team): P .L.C. 26 goals, M.L.C. 4 goals;

(UB team") : M.L.C. 20 goals, Christchurch Fellowship 14 goals. June Bth-(UB" team) : M.L .C. 20 goals, Old Girls B goals. June 15th-(UA" team): St. Hilda's 21 goals, M.L .C. 9 goals. June 29th-("A" team): P.L.C. 20 goals, M.L .C. 14 goals:

(UB" team) : P.L.C. 30 goals, M.L.C. B goals. At the conclusion of the season a carnival was held between P .L .C ..

St. Hilda's, Perth College and M.L.C. Results were:-M.L.C. defeated by P .L.C. 5 goals to B goals. M.L.C. defeated by St. Hilda's, 5 goals to 6 goals. M.L.C. defeated by Perth College, 5 goals to 13 goals. The uA" Basket Ball team is as follows:-

lIeather Nenke (Capt.) , Sophie Butcher (Vice-Capt.) , Judit h Bennett, Janice Harris, Joyce Bungey , Jenefer Stevens, Rita Pearce.

All of these receive their colours.

The uB" Basket Ball team is as follows:-Margaret Woods (Capt.) , Joy Spargo (Vice - Capt.) . Betty Spargo, Pam Woods, Delys Butcher, Evelyn Bruce, Beth Doncon.

-SOPHIE BUTCHER.

HOCKEY NOTES

We started hockey at the end of the first term, glVlOg Miss Lawrence an idea of the players' ability, 'as nearly all the uA" grade players left last year.

Pam Bryant was elected Captain and Judith Brooking Vice-Captain. Second term we came back ready to get right into the game in

earnest. First of all we practised our stick work and dribbling, then finally onto the field. Every morning before school we p ractised and brought our team fairly w ell up to standard. We were back only two weeks when we had our first match. We were defeated, but we learnt things which practice had not shown. With the help of our sports mistress we were soon showing vast improvement after four or five weeks. Every match we played helped us to improve, and half way through the term we started to win our matches. Those we did not win were very closely contested.

Tr.e results of matches against the girls' schools were:M.L.C. was defeated by P .L .C., 4-0. M.L.C. was defeated by St. Hilda's, 6-3 . M.L .C. defeated Perth College, 4-0. M.L.C. was defeated by P .L .C., 1-0. M.L .C. defeated the Old Girls' , 6-2.

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During the term we also played some boys' schools, which improved (Jur hockey - even if we were defeated.

The results were:-

M.L.C. was defeated by Scotch College, 8-0. M.L.C. w as defeated by Christ Church, 9-0. M.L.C. was defeated by Scotch College, 8-0. M.L.C. was defeated by Wesley College, 9-3. M.L.C. was defeated by Modern Boys', 6- l.

At the end of the term we held a carnival on our field. Three schools accepted our invitation-St. Hilda's, P.L.C. and Perth College. The matches lasted only twenty minutes in order to finish refore mid-day.

The results of these matches were:-

M.L.C. defeated P .L.C., 3-2. M.L.C. defeated P .C., 1-0. M.L .C. was defeated by St. Hilda's, 2-l.

Altogether this was a successful year for our hockey team, as it it has provided valuable experience for many girls who will form the backbone of next year's team, though we are very sorry to be losing the Captain.

Good luck for 1950. -SUE JAMES.

HA" GRADE HOCKEY TEAM, 19" Back Row: J . Muir, P . Wa ter s, M. P ark , D . Oaten, J . Wilson , S . J ames. Front Row : P . Armstrong. J . Brooking (Vice-Ca pt.), P . Bryant (Capt .),

M. B u tcher, E . Symes.

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INTER-SCHOOL SWIMMING

As there were only two inter-school swimming relays this season" and as only a couple of the schools' teams competed in each, no school was able to have a definite win.

At St. Hilda's swim'ming sports we gained first place, but there were only two other teams competing, St. Hilda's school team and St. Hilda's Old Gir ls' team, so it w as not a true test of our ability.

At our annual school swimming sports there were two visiting teams, Presbyterian Ladies' College and St. Hilda's. We regret to say that we came last. Presbyterian Ladies' College gained first place, and St. Hilda 's second place. We extend our congratulations to the winning team on their fine effort.

The team representing the school was:FREESTYLE-

Pam Bryant and Eliane Weaver. BREASTSTROKE--

Jenny Stevens and Judy Bennet.

BACKSTROKE--Judy Brooking and Jan Quartermaine.

SWIMMING TEAM, 1949

Back Row: J. Quartermaine, P . Bryant (Open Champion), J. Bennett, J. Stevens (Diving Cham pion).

Front Row: E . Wea ver, J . Brooking.

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TENNIS

Although the desired enthusiasm for tennis has not shown itself, ,our record is slightly better this year than last year.

In the first term the HA" team, Dorothy Harris (Captain), Sue James (first player), Joyce Bungey and Sophie Butcher, played with repre

.sentatives from P .L .C., St. Hilda's, and Perth College, P.L.C. first pairs were the victors, with M.L.C. a very close second.

Our "A" team, D. Harris, S. James, H. Nenke and J . Bungey contested for the Slazenger Cup. We won the first round decisively from Modern School's second team, 4 matches to 2; but lost to P .L.C. in the second round. However, we were not depressed by being beaten by 'the final victors.

A "B" team, J. Harris (Captain) , E. Bevan, M. Philson, and J. Muir tried for the Herbert Edwards Cup, but unfortunately lost. However, ·the formation of a "B" team is hailed with joy as a training ground for future "A" team members.

During the last part of third term, a team of two Vc, two Vb and two other girls played matches on each Monday afternoon with P.L.C .

. girls from corresponding forms. Best wishes for 1950.

-D. HARRIS.

JUNIOR AND SENIOR TENNIS TEAMS, 1949

Back Row: M. Philson, J. Muir (Junior Team), J. Bungey, S. James (Senior Team).

Front Row: E. Bevan, J. Harris (Junior Ca pt.), H . Nenke ,Senior Capt. ), D. Harris.


SOFT BALL

Owing to the oval being top-dressed we are unable to play cricket this season. The game we decided on instead was Soft Ball. This we played in the sand, among the weeds, but despite our difficulties we found it to be a very interesting game.

As the Junior an d Leaving girls are doing exams, they are unable to compete in the Soft Ball matches. Instead teams have been chosen from the VC's and VB's. The teams play P .L .C's. t eams every Thursday afternoon. These matches are being played at alter nate schools. Our first match was on Thursday, 3rd November, VB's going to P.L.C. We are pleased to say we defeated them , 37 runs to 12 runs. The VC's played in amongst the weeds. Even though they lost by one run it was a good game, the score being 18 runs to 17 runs.

Also the VC's and VB's are having tennis matches every Monday against P .L .C.

-SUE JAMES.

COLOURS

ATHLETIC COLOUR S

P . BRYANT. E . SYMES.

H. NENKE (Capt.). R. PEARCE. J. BUNGEY.

J. BENNETT.

P . :SRYANT (Capt.) . E. SYMES. P . WATINS. F . BAYNE. S. JAMES. M. PARK.

D. WALKER. E. BRUCE.

B ASK ET B AL L

HOCKEY

S . BUTCHER (Vice-Ca pt.). J. STEVENS. J . HARRIS.

J . BROOKING (Vice-Capt.). M. BUTCHER. P . ARMSTRONG. J. WILSON. J . MUIR. O. OATEN.

SWIMMING COLOURS

D. WALKER.

S JAMES. D . HARRIS.

P . BRYANT.

TENNIS COLOURS

J. BUNGEY. H. NENKE.

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THE GYM. DISPLAY

The Gym Display was a great success. Although it was a drizzly day, quite a large crowd attended. The show commenced with bright figure marching by a number of the girls. Members of the fencing club entered as the marchers retreated, and did the Grand Salute.

All the onlookers gave a gasp of astonishment when the skipping had finished, as they thought it marvellous that the girls could skip for so long, and so accurately.

The three ballroom dances-Pride of Erin, Maxina and Waltz Oxford, were very pretty. The girls looked charming in their long evening frocks, and all danced beautifully.

During the vaulting, some of the girls went over six backs. Everyone watching was tense as each girl sprang. From the Keep Fit exercises, one could see that it had involved much practice, and was an example of our physical training.

Two girls from the fencing club held a fencing bout which proved popular. I heard several remarks from the little children such as, "Oh, Mummy, won't they hurt themselves?" and "Will I be able to do that when I grow up?"

Country folk dances are always interesting to watch. The girls were most effectively dressed in peasant skirts and blouses, and plaids were worn for the Highland Fling.

The last item, the Inter-House Games, caused much excitement. Competition between the houses was very keen and the winners had a hard earned victory.

The "National Anthem" concluded the entertainment, and visitors departed after spending a most enjoyable afternoon at M.L .C.

--PE GGY ARMSTRONG.

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HOUSE PREFECTS

At the beginning of the year there were ten House Prefects, all in 6th Form. Dorothy Harris, Shirley Simpson, Joan Moyes, Frances Bayne, Agnes Jarvie, Sally Oehlers, Jean Richardson, Sophie Butcher, Nan Butcher, and Heather Nenke, our Head Prefect, were inducted on Thursday evening, the 24th of March. During second term, Dorothy Harris, Shirley Simpson, Francis Bayne and Joan Moyes left the boarding school, Dorothy Harris becoming a day girl. Then Miss Stevens had t oturn to the bold, bad junior form for four new House Prefects. Peggy Armstrong, Ann Kendall, Thelma Boase and Joy Hare were put on probation. Since then we have had a Prefects' Meeting every Wednesday evening, and have invited Miss Stevens to our meetings on two occasions. Heather Nenke is the chairman at our noisy meetings-poor Heather!

Finally, in third term, when we arrived back at school we found that we had a lovely sitting-room all to ourselves. In fact, it surprised two of us so much that we got out at Karrakatta Station instead of Claremont, on the way back. We were also told that we had a new member-Norma Shepherdson. We were all inducted as Prefects on Thursday, the 6th of October.

HOUSE PREFECT S, 1949

Back Row: J . Richardson, P. Armstrong, T . Boase, J . Hare, A . Kendall, M. Shepherdson.

Front Row : S . Oehlers, A. J arvie, H . Nenke (Hea d Prefect), S . Butcher, N. Butcher.


Miss Stevens asked the waiting girls each to read her pledge. In turn they stood up and promised to be faithful to the school and its traditions, and to exercise their authority with discretion and justice. They were then declared by Miss Stevens to be inducted, in the presence of the chaplain and pupils of the college as prefects of the boarding house.

After the induction service, Miss Stevens invited Mr. Mason, the school chaplain, and all the prefects over to her fiat at Burnside, where we had a "scrumptious feast."

Since then we have just carried on as usual-and we sincerely hope we won't have to do anything drastic to anyone at any time.

We would all like to thank Miss Stevens and Miss Melbourne for all they have done for us throughout the year.

-N.S. and J .H.

BOARDERS' NOTES

This year the boarders have steadily increased their number to 100, the majority being in the Middle and Lower School.

The new house mistresses this year are Matron Camp bell, who has had quite a busy time caring for cases of 'fiu, chicken pox and measles, although her war-cry lately seems to be "woollies on girls!" and Miss Rushworth who has taken over the problem-the East Wing-in place of Miss Watson who left during first term. Miss Watson left the boarders, as a farewell gift, a lovely supper cloth and teaset for use on Saturday nights. Miss Marsland has replaced Mrs. Manuel in the boarding and day school.

Miss Melbourne, who is our very accomplished house-keeper, and I could almost say, cook as well, is tops among the boarders. Besides providing us with lovely meals, sitting rooms and birthday cakes, she also helps to build up the strength of those hard-working Junior and Leaving girls with cups of tea and Milo. Bravo, Miss Melbourne! We hope to see you with us for many years to come.

Owing to the very strong objections from its inmates, the Babies' Dorm. has changed its name to the "Bluebird Dorm." I do not know whether this change in name has had anything to do with the four youngest boarders being given a room of their own or not. Speaking of dormitories, we are rather glad to say that the curtains have been removed from around the beds.

We are sorry to have had to say farewell to several of our number during the year, namely, Shirley Simpson, Shirley Richardson, Joan Moyes, Francis Bayne, Marlene Willmott, Kath Norris. Wendy Snow and Dorothy Harris have become day girls.

Outings to plays have included "A Mid-summer Night's Dream," at the University, Scotch College play "Dandy Dick," in which there were some excellent examples of masculine femininity, while some amazing horse-laughs were produced by Aunt Georgina, and two plays at st. Hilda's, the first being a religious play and the second "The Pied Piper of Hamelin."

Miss Lawrence, who must have realised how boring a whole Saturday afternoon of sport can be to those who are not interested in it, managed to vary this routine by taking us to Leederville Oval to the Athletic Championships several times during first term. This term we have enjoyed several walks round the cliff to Peppermint Grove. Walking is good for the figure, girls, but "I ha' me doots aboot climbing."

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In second term, the boarders had a birthday party to which each one invited a day girl. These guests were entertained by a concert by the boarders, in which some really remarkable talent was displayed. Ahem! One of the highlights of the evening was the time when Maxine and Beryl presented the House Prefects with a basket of presents from the mistresses. These gifts were games which were put in the boarders' common room and have helped to while away many long hours. Taking first place amongst all the good things to eat was a huge birthday cake, made and decorated by Miss Melbourne.

Speaking of birthdays-Miss Stevens has now had her name added to this term's birthday list. The House Prefects and the two other girls who had birthdays on the same day were surprised when Miss Stevens invited us over to her flat to help her eat her birthday cake.

On October 29th Miss Lawrence took twenty-five girls to Wesley to give a folk dancing display at their fete. These girls were fortunate enough to be invited to partake of some Wesley stew or, as I think it is more commonly called, "horse a la cart." After tea they enjoyed a social evening with the boys. Mrs. Nicholas took the girls who stayed behind for a walk to North Cottesloe.

Miss Stevens has now started early morning devotional meetings for all boarders who wish to attend. These meetings seem to be very popular.

This year several of our number have been smitten by 'flu, chicken pox and measles. There are a few who are not content with such common complaints and have to get splinters in most unusual parts of their anatomy, hits with various pieces of sporting equipment, necessitating stitches in one instance, and last but not least-a case of appendicitis.

The chief crazes seem to be "crushes" and gardens. Which is the most popular I could not say.

Although we have had a very happy year, I think everybody especially the over-seas girls, are looking forward to the holidays.

-AGNES JARVIE.

THE BOARDERS' BIRTHDAY PARTY

A new, and most joyfully hailed addition to our School Calendar was introducej in second term. All the boarders who have birthdays away fro:n home celebrated on one night-a mammoth party.

Each boarde: invited a day scholar, the teaching and domestic staff and the Chaplain. Groups of boarders very ably entertained these guests with plays, dances, a corroborre arranged and produced by Fay Dawson, and music in the form of piano' and vocal solos.

The teaching staff gave the boarders a fascinating selection of indoor games, which are stored in the Common Room and provide much diversion for the boarders, especially during wet weather.

Supper was served in the dining room, which had assumed a most festive appearance thanks to the efforts of Miss Melbourne and Maxine and Beryl Barry. Miss Melbourne also made the huge birthday cake, which was cut by the eldest and youngest boarders, Heather Nenke and Toni Rowe.

How loth we were to leave may be attested by the many cold and irate parents whom I encountered as I hurried down the drive, late, to catch a bus.

Our thanks to Miss Melbourne and her helpers, and the boarders for a most enjoyable evening.

-"INVITEE."

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MISS LAPTHORNE'S MISSION CLUB

Patrons: MISS STEVENS and MISS LAPTHORNE.

President: SALLY OEHLERS.

Secretary: AGNES JARVIE.

Treasurer: JEAN RICHARDSON.

Once a month on Thursday evenings a group of boarders arrive at Miss Lapthorne's for the meetings of the Mission Club. Day girls have meetings on other days.

The meeting opens when the guest Miss Lapthorne has invited to speak to us arrives. In the meantime we have been busy knitting and sewing articles which are to be sold at the Mission Stall on the College Fete day.

The speakers invariably have very interesting things to tell us, as had Miss Brewer who, when she came to talk to us, had arrived back in Western Australia after a time teaching at a girls' high school in Uganda, British East Africa.

To open the meeting we have a prayer and a hymn. Then we settle down to listen to the many things our visitor has to tell us. At the close of the talk we have another prayer.

We girls then continue our sewing and later, by the time Miss Lapthorne brings in our supper, we have usually tired of our sewing and are talking. No wonder Miss Lapthorne thinks we do nothing but talk.

To end up the year's meetings, Miss Lapthorne gave us a Christmas I'ree. We spent the evening playing games and were very pleased to have Miss Stevens, Mrs. Bates, Miss Smith, Doctor Gentilli, John, a nephew of Miss Lapthorne's, a day girl and two of Miss Lapthorne's music pupils.

After we had been handed our gifts by Doctor Gentilli, camouflaged as Father Christmas, the grown-ups retired to the sun room to have their supper while we girls had a very fine supper in the dining room. Miss Lapthorne's sister is to be congratulated on her cooking.

When the time came for us to leave, we were tired but happy. Cheerio, Miss Lapthorne, until next year, when we hope you will

again carry on with your Mission Club. -JEAN RICHARDSON.

SCHOOL PLAY

This year the Dramatic Society, under Mrs. Connor's direction. presented the comedy "Ambrose Applej ohn's Adventure." Two performances were staged on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th August, in the School Hall. A preview was also arranged for the school itself on the previous Thursday afternoon.

The story revolved around Ambrose Applejohn, a discontented man, who lived in his large ancestral home on the coast of Cor:1\':all. He complained, at the ripe age of forty, that life had passed him by

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without excitement. He therefore put his home up for sale and decided to seek adventure and love. However, his slow, orderly life was thrown into confusion by the sudden and mysterious appearance of Anna Valeska, a pseudo Russian dancer, Borolsky, an arch villian, and a queer couple, the Pengards, who were searching for a hidden treasure in Ambrose's home, left to him by his ancestor, the notorious pirate, Applejack.

After having many hair-raising experiences and thwarting the criminals, Ambrose decided not to sell his house, but to settle down again quietly with his cousin, Miss Poppy Faire, and Aunt Agatha.

The cast included:-

MARGARET MACLEOD FRANCES BAYNE PADDY SKELL Y .... DORIS JENKINSON NAN BUTCHER .. ..... . DENISE URQUHART JUDITH DOWN ...

JULIE McHENRY HEATHER NENKE BEVERLEY PRITCHARD SUE CURWOOD

Ambrose Applejohn Ambrose Applejack Poppy Faire Aunt Agatha Anna Valeska Borolsky Pengard Mrs. Pengard Lush Dennet A Maid

Produced by MRS. CONNOR.

VISIT TO PARLIAMENT HOUSE

During third term Mr. Langsford very kindly offered to show some Of the senior girls over Parliament House, and although the visit was postponed, about fifteen of us, accompanied by Miss Stevens, finally went.

We were shown through the Legislative Council, the Legislative Assembly, the Library, and other parts of the building, and were all very interested to see the place from which our State is governed.

Following our inspection of the House we were entertained at afternoon tea by Mr. North, M.L.A.. and Mrs. North. During afternoon tea, Miss Stevens expressed to them on behalf of the girls present our sincere thanks for their kind hospitality.

We would all like to thank Mr. Langsford for an enjoyable afternoon, and hope that next year some other girls may have the opportunity ef Visiting Parliament House.

-"SUN FLOWER."

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THE TELEVISION SHOW

The Shell Oil Co. kindly invited eight representatives from M.L .C. to the public showing of television in Perth, on 26th October, in the Perth Town Hall.

We were shown the two aspec ts of television, the transmitting and the receiving ends. There were six items presented, each of a different nature, and these were performed on the stage in front of the transmitter. Around the hall at various intervals, Astor television sets were placed, and in these we saw televised the items which were being performed on the stage. This enabled those present to gain a first-hand view of the workings connected with television.

The equipment used was the most modern equipment of the world to-day, and has just been introduced into England, but we are told it will take two or three years to provide equipment, erect stations and studios, and train staff in Australia. Television sets are selling for £38 in England at present, and so television is not out of reach of the majority.

As well as learning of the technical aspects of television, we enjoyed seeing the items presented. The performers consisted of a pianist, dancing demonstrators, a cookery specialist and an impersonator.

We extend our thanks to the Shell Oil Co. for affording us the opportunity of being among those privileged to witness the first demonstration of television in Perth.

V ALERIE BIRKBECK.

VISIT TO T HE KINDERGARTEN T RA INING COLLEGE

On the 15th of July a party of the Sixth form girls enjoyed the experience of attending an afternoon for schoolgirls at the Kindergarte n

Training College. We were very interested in their various activitiesespecially the drawings, smudge-work and port-folios on child development.

Later the staff and students hospitably offered us afternoon tea, after which ~e attended a lecture on the course of study and college life of the Kindergarten Training Centre.

Altogether we spent a most enjoyable and profitable afternoon.

-MARGARET MACLEOD.

THE COLLEGIAN N ovemher, I94~

WESLEY

Our brother school, hitherto unknown to us except as existing somewhere over the other side of the great city, amazed us by sending an invitation to 6th and 5A forms to be present at the college to while away the evening folk-dancing on the coming Saturday. Accordingly, we set out on Saturday night and walked blithely down to the ferry after r eaching Per th, expecting to travel to South Perth on tuppence.

Reaching the shed however, the gatekeeper regarded us as if we were country cousins, and politely told us that the ferry had not been running for months. So we thanked him, and refusing the offer of a ride in an under-sized motor car from a bystander, we tramped back up the street and along a considerable length of St. George's Terrace, arguing as to where the South Perth 'bus terminus was. Finally, we caught sight of a Wesley youth propping up a wall, and after holding a meeting, one of our bravest went up and asked him the way. She returned with the answer: "Follow me," which we did, and after the bus journey, round dark lanes and alleys, we finally reached the College.

On reaching the gates we were greeted by Mi"s. Markham :who led us to a room where we shed our coats, nylons and shoes. Then the real evening began. We all wrote our names on scraps of paper and pinned them on to our frocks as an easy method of introduction.

Mrs. Markham gave us the directions of the dances and all enjoyed themselves immensely. The boys were told beforehand to be gentle with us and not act as if the dance was a football scrum, which advice caused them to take great pains to avoid trampling on us.

Last of all we learnt half a new dance, the rest of which was saved for our next visit; then we sat down to supper, our partners telling us gruesome stories of their food, devouring doorstep sandwiches as they talked.

Twice since, Wesley has come over here for an evening of the same type. Some minor strifes have occurred but everyone has had a good time.

Several of us have done well on these visits. Some are still moonstruck but most of the romances have long since fizzled out.

NAN BUTCHER

THE WALLFLOWER COLONY

The wall-flower colony, consisting of Heather Nenke, Sally Oehlers, Agnes Jarvie, Marlene Willmott, Nan Butcher, and Sophie Butcher was introduced as a new feature of school life in the Myola Hall on 'June 24th. We had been invited to the Christ Church Prefects' dance. What an honour! Miss Lawrence was good enough to accompany us.

Unfortunately none of us knew anyone there, although we were given the seats of honour right underneath the orchestra where our eardrums were somewhat shattered.

Before departing for this great event - not knowing then, that we were to be the wallflower colony, how much trouble we took to do our hair, our faces and our nails!

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Agnes had been making herself a new evening frock for the occasion, in which during the last few minutes, we all gave a hand to put in the remaining pins we had scraped up to keep her together.

After waiting for a taxi for some time, we at last arrived at the ball

For the remainder of the evening there is nothing to report, except one poor dutiful Hale boy, who apparently was in the same plight as we - not knowing anyone - wh(} had the pleasure of two dances ·with each of us in turn. :

He must have thought worse of us than we of him, because finally he gave us up, perhaps as a bad job - and tried some P.L.C. girls not far away.

The rest of the evening we spent keeping from going numb, also keeping Agg's frock together! Which was a variation . .

Two Christ Church boys very kindly helped Miss Lawrence to escort us on to our own premises after which we retired to our beds suffering with stiff legs!

S. E. BUTCHER

JUNIOR RED CROSS

Our Junior Red Cross Branch has 91 members working under the supervision of Miss Adams and Miss Lawrence.

The office-bearers are:-President:

JULIE PEARCE Secretary:

DEL YS BUTCHER Treasurer:

FREDA SUMPTON There are also six committee members who help the office-bearers.

They are :- Betty Rimmer, Alexine Cook, Wendy George, Judith Pollard. Iris Morgan and Jennifer Peet.

During the year sewing circles and busy bees have been held amongst the boarders, to wind wool or cut out felt toys to help those sending in entries to the "Inter-circle Window Display." Many of the girls co-operated, and as result twenty-two entries were put in the Display. Six prizes secured by:-

Muriel Doncon (.First prize). Painting three Australian birds. Joy Spargo (First Prize ). Painting of a map of Western Australia. Patricia Hills (First prize). Three hessian kettle holders. Shirley Telbbut (highly commended). Apron. Shirley Tebbut (highly commended). Two baby's pillowcases. Treasure hunts and debates have been organised for the members

and later in the year, a concert party is going to Lady Lawley Home for children.

DELYS BUTCHER Hon. Secretary

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GUIDE NOTES

This year we have again been under the good guidance of Miss Mellowship, and have completed quite a full year.

The main event of first term was a hike along Cottesloe Beach where we made a fire and cooked our tea.

We joined in the Monster Hike to Bickley during second term, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Our concert also fell during this term, at which we made 22/3d. We are going to buy a Hike First-Aid Kit with the money.

The most enjoyable event of the year came in third term when we went to Araluen, and flew our colours for three fun-filled days.

F or all these events we heartily thank Miss Mellowship, who has done so much for us throughout the year.

CLARE SHEPHERD

THE ENROLMENT DAY

Enrolment is a very important procedure of Guiding. First, we get into our patrols, then form a horseshoe. Three Guides

are picked out for the "Colour Party," the centre Guide carries the Union Jack.

The recruit, who is to be enrolled, is taken out to Captain by her patrol leader. While she is repeating her Promise everyone stands at half salute. She then repeats her Honour. When Captain has pinned on the recruit's badge, she shakes hands with her, then she salutes the "Colour Party" and then the Company who salute in return. She is then taken back to her place in the horseshoe, by her patrol leader.

At the end, the Company stands at full salute while the "Colour Party" marches off.

ANNE OSBORNE

A DAY AT GUIDES

A day at Guides commences with Roll Call, and drill. Subs. are then taken up by the patrol leaders and the fun begins.

Sometimes we have a Nature Competition, a balloon game, a running race, or one of many other pleasures.

Last Guide Day we had a Nature Hunt and one person, or rather a group, brought a scorpion in a tin for a special interest and later it got under the Captain's dress. She was not worried.

After the foll,owing excitement was over we went to our patrol stations and we continued to make posters, which we had already started, to advertise a Guides' Fete.

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We then sang songs and discussed different things. Then at !}. 15 we finish up for the day and boarders go upsta irs to

change for tea. ROBIN THAMM

SCOUT'S PACE

I am working for my second class in the Girl Guides. One of the things I had to do was Scout's pace. This is running twenty steps and walking twenty steps for a mile in twelve minutes. If you are too early or too late you have to do it again. I tried three times and passed on the last one.

As we are not allowed to look at our watches, our Captain, Miss Mellowship, told me to say to myself, "one and a bucket, two and a bucket" until I reached "sixty and a bucket" and that would be roughl, a minute.

EILEEN OEHLERS

COOKS' BADGE DAY

One Saturday morning straight after breakfast we set out for Cap's. house. As we were both in Guide uniform we were constantly stared at. This, however, did not worry us and eventually we arrived at our destination. with not much mishap.

After disposing of our cardigans, berets, etc., Clare and I went down to the corner to help carry the vegetables. After peeling and washing potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin and swede, and cutting up the cauliflower we started work.

About 11.30 I had to make tea for three and Clare had to make cocoa for us too. These both seemed to turn out rather well.

Clare had to make a milk pudding and white sauce for the cauli-flower.

"What sort of pudding?" said Clare. "Oh, a rice pudding, I think," said Cap's. sister. "Rice!" echoed Clare, "but I've never made a rice pudding." "Well, have you made a sago pudding?" "Yes!" said Clare rather dishonestly. After being shown where the sago, milk etc. were, Clare asked if

she had to boil the sagol first. After being told to boil the sago I was told what I had to do. I had to stew some apples and make some custard.

"Custard," I exclaimed as she left the kitchen. "B-but I've never made custard before. How will I do it? How many spoonfuls of custard powder do I need?"


"Oh, about six teaspoons I suppose," said Clare. After adding all the contents together it eventually turned out to

be custard. The stewed apples turned out like stewed apples. While this procedure was taking place Clare was battling with her

white sauce. The cornflour was on the table so Clare came to the decision that there must be cornflour in white sauce. In went some cornflour, milk, barley, pepper and salt. After boiling for some time it thickened and became white sauce.

Next we washed up the cooking dishes. The meat was already cooking and the vegetables nearly done so we set the table. After the lunch things had been washed up and the kitchen tidied it was time to go. We arrived back to school none the worse for our experience and as everyone is still surviving, perhaps we aren't as bad as we thought we were.

WINNIE HITCH

THE GUIDE CONCERT

The Guide concert was held on the lOth of August. There were four items - the programme being like this:-

To .begin with, Cap. entertained the audience for a few minutes. 1. Back-to-front drill - Laurel Lazenby, Jennifer Medcalf, Janet

Little, Barbara Wilson, with Clare Shepherd commanding. 2. 1901 Bathing Parade, including Judith Woods, Rosemary Frederick,

Kay Bartlett, Xeina Healy, Sue Carr, Roslyn Matthews, Beryl Jones, and Glenys Shepherdson, with Ann Lisle commenting.

3. A short play - The Fish Shop, produced by Elizabeth Limb.

Fishmonger: WlNNIFRED HITCH

Old Lady: CYNTHIA PEARCE

A Flapper: KAY KENDAU.

A Sportman: MARGARET PARK

4. Songs by a cardboard campfire. All the girls sat in a semi-circle round the fire with Captain at the

back conducting. The songs were :

La-Ia-Baby-Ia-la. Old Man Great Chief. Peace, I ask of Thee, Oh River. Old John Brown. The Crocodile. Lanterns Gleam. Gypsy Song. Oh, Epo Eu-Ti-ti-aya. Imsey Wimsey Spider.

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Then our district commissioner, Mrs. Brockway presented badges. to those who had earned them.

At the end the audience sang, "God Save the King" with us. This concert was a great success as it was only a Id. concert, and

we made 22/ 3d. JENNlFER MEDCALF and JENNIFElR PEET

THE HIKES TO BICKLEY

It was decided among the Guides to go to the Guide Hike at Bickley during the first Term. The hike was to celEfurate Lord Baden Powell's birthday on the last day of Guide week, which was Saturday.

We left school at 9 .30 a.m. Saturday and caught a train from Swanbourne to Perth where we changed trains. On the train which took us to Maddington was another Guide company.

At Maddington we bought meat and cool drinks, and anything else we needed to eat. Then we caught a bus which' had already done the trip to Bickley three of four times, packed with Guides and Brownies.

When we arrived at Bickley we separated into our little groups and made a fire and then cooked our meat.

After dinner we went down to the brook and paddled. We went a little way up stream and one girl managed to fall in. She was taken back by others and had to dry her clothes in front of a fire which Cap. had made. Some girls cooked their tea to take back with them as it was then too early to have tea. When the clothes were dry we packed up to go home. We caught the bus which took us to St. George's Terrace, Perth, and from there we caught a Trolley Bus back to the school.

S.C. and KB.

CAMP

This year the Girl Guides spent a very enjoyable camping weekend at Araluen. We travelled there by bus on the Friday afternoon and on our arrival began work to settle in.

We camped in the Y.A.L. huts "Aspro" and "Shepherdson," the former being used for cooking, general activities and sleeping quarters.

The view from the Aspro hut was a picturesque waterfall which, at night, was mistaken for rain by visitors.

On the Saturday afternoon we walked to the Canning Dam and cooked our lunch over a camp fire. Two First-Class Guides, Margaret Park and Clare Shepherd, did their six mile expedition.

Every morning before breakfast we hoisted our flag and had GuidePrayers.


Sunday afternoon, in our Guide uniforms, we went up to the Grave of the Unforgotten where a service was held to commemorate the first anniversary of the death of Mr. Simons, the founder of the Y.A.L.

That night we had a Fancy Dress Party, held round the Camp Fire. Some of the costumes were "Ma and Pa Kettle," "Ma and Pa Saucepan," "French Bathers," "Jones Minor," ·'Quincey" and "Florence Nightingale."

Some of the Monday was passed by Guides doing their Second-class tests, which were passed successfully.

Mr. Edwards, the Superintendent of Araluen, came up before we left and told us the history of Araluen. He mentioned such beautiful sights as the Waterfalls, the Rose Pergola, the Fern Paths, the Artificial Lake, the lovely gardens and the most beautiful of all, the "Grove of the Unforgotten." When he had finished, the carrier called to collect us and our luggage. He took us to Kelmscott where we caught a train, and -came through to Claremont.

We arrived back at school after a lovely week-end, ready for work. ROSLYN MA'ITHEWS

BOOK-BINDING CLUB NOTES

This year a new club was inaugurated - the Book-binding Club under Mr. O'Brien's guidance.

First term was spent in re-arranging the library, and labelling and repairing books.

Owing to the costliness of the necessary equipme~t, we will not be .able to afford any until the club becomes more financially established.

The remainder of the year was spent in avid discussion. ELAINE WEAVER

CAMERA CLUB

When we reassembled a large number of new junior members were welcomed to the club and the future looked very promising. Unfortunately however, the newly-elected president, Sally Oehlers, tendered her resignation very early in the term. For some weeks following, the secretary, Pat Dreyer, organised the club, and Shirley Richardson retained her old position of treasurer.

However, the commencement of the second term saw several changes, Patricia Dreyer being elected president, Jean Richardson secretary, Rita Pearce treasurer, and Sally Oehlers committee member. This change

.saw affairs settled and events ran smoothly until the club closed.

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We were very sorry that Shirley Richardson had to leave us at the end of first term owing to illness, and we hope that she is enjoying better health now. Her services to the club were invaluable.

Miss Corr, our ex-officio patron, has had a dual position to hold this year as she took charge of the Junior Dramatic Club which holds its meetings at the same time as ours. However, she was always available when we were in difficulties and we extend many thanks to her for her assistance.

Our patron, Miss Stevens, showed considerable interest in our affairs but being a busy person, she was unable to attend our meetings.

We were forced to disband the club temporarily at the beginning of third term, as our lecturer from Kodak Ltd., Mr. Evans, had to leave hurriedly owing to illness. Next year we hope the camera club will have a fresh start and go back to its old status.

Best of luck, Photographers. P.D.

CHOIR CLUB NOTES

Patron: MISS STEVENS

Vice Patron: MISS DOSCAS, MISS GAMBLE

President: J. HARE

Hon. Treasurer : J. JOHNSTONE Hon. Secretary:

J. MUIR, W. WILSON

This year's Cho ir Club activities have been divided into two sections, first and second terms and third term.

At Easter, Miss Doscas took us to hear an Oratorio, "The Crucifixion" which we enjoyed so much that we had full control of our eye-lids throughout. During the second term, after "Blessing this House" till the rest of the school seemed to know it better than we did, the choir under the conductorship of our president, presented this song at the Boarders' Birthday Party. Thank you to the ex-members who swelled our number.

At the 'beginning of third term we were very sorry to learn that our vice-patron was leaving us, and we will take this opportunity to tell Miss Doscas how much we have appreciated her guidance and wish her every future happiness. Miss Gamble consented to succeed Miss Doscas as vice-patron of the Choir Club. We hope, Miss Gamble, that you will be happy with us. Our membership was increased to twenty-three girls, with the result that we were able to make a more determined attack on part singing.

W.LW.


JUNIOR DRAM ATIC CLUB

First term this year the Junior Dramatic Club had Miss Prendergast for a few weeks. Dudng the short time she was here she read a few plays to us but she left before we had chosen a play. The girls in the ,Club picked Marion Keamy for our president and Val Norris for the treasurer. We wrote and asked Miss Stevens to be our Patron and she .agreed to do this.

When Miss Prendergast left we welcomed Matron Camp bell who took over for a while. While she was here we chose the play called "The Patchwork Quilt." We were given parts, and as some girls were left over Matron chose another play for them called "Something to Talk About!" which the girls found very amusing and enjoyed acting.

Miss Corr carried on after Matron, and helped us in our parts. We were all very interested in our parts and we were sorry that we did not put our plays on for the whole school to see.

Second Term continued with the same plays and Third Term Miss Corr changed to a play called "The Hero Returns." We all found it very interesting and there are three groups of us doing it. Each week a -different group acts it.

As that is all the news of our club for this year we will say goodbye till next year.

SHIRLEY PEARCE, Secretary.

DRAMATIC CLUB

In the Senior Dramatic Club this year were 24 members. Heather Nenke was president, Dorothy Harris secretary, and Margaret Macleod treasurer. Miss Stevens and Mrs. Connor were our patrons, and we wish to express to the latter our thanks for her constant help and tolerance throughout the year.

Ollr greatest effort was the production of a three-act play, "Ambrose Applejohn's Adventure" for the school concert in second term. This play ran for a two night season, and was performed before the school .as a full dress rehearsal during one afternoon.

Lesser successes were the productions of "Alicia Disposes" and "The -Grand Cham's Diamond" for the boarders in first term.

We regret the loss of two of our most talented members, Joan Moyes .and Frances Bayne.

DOROTHY HARRIS, Secretary.

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FENCING CLUB NOTES

Committee :-Patron:

MlSS LAWRENCE President:

PAM BRYANT Secretary:

SUE JAMES Treasurer:

MAUREEN MARTIN

We commenced the year with a membership of twenty-five girls. mostly new, but owing to the lack of equipment we had to use bamboo sticks as foils .

. First we learnt the elementary positions of fencing; secondly attacking and defending our targets, then finally we faced our opponent and endeavoured to use our knowledge in combat.

For the Gym Display in second term, ten couples performed the Grand Salute, which is the elementary movement of fencing done to music for display purposes. Pam Bryant and Sue James fought a bout.

SUE JAMES

MUSIC APPRECIATION

Our first meeting was held in Va. classroom on Monday, 14th February, 1949, under the guidance of Zenda Anderson, president, Muriel Doncon, treasurer, and Judith Masters, secretary. Miss Stevens and Miss Fraenkel were patrons of our club.

Our activities this year have consisted mainly of listening to records (afterwards discussing them in detail>, and reading articles from various musical books and magazines. At the beginning of the year a number of classical records were purchased but we were unable to use them until the end of second term as the gramophones were out of order.

During first term, the club represented the school at a Musical Afternoon held by the Presbyterian Ladies' College Music Appreciation Club, and we all agreed that it was a very enjoyable afternoon. In second term we were invited to another Musical Afternoon at Perth Modern School but unforeseen circumstances prevented us from attending.

We hope that this club will continue next year, and that more girls will take an interest in music.

J . MJASTERS

NATURALIST CLUB

We had 24 members in our club this year; our president is Estelle James, our secretary Dorothy Nelson, and our treasurer Lois Archdeacon.

We have been very busy this year. In the first term we drew many specimens in our hob'by-book, then in second term we made plots of

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the land down the cliff, and we watched the growth of these plots. As we had the projector in third term, some interesting sessions were arranged including one film in technicolour.

We also visited Scotch College swamp during the early part of the .year. Many interesting specimens were found.

Our patron was Mrs. Nicholas who didJ much for our club in showing the films, reading stories to us, and helping us through the year.

D.N.

THE PERCUSSION BAND

The Percussion Band often known as the ··Band without Time," has had a good year. We have doubled our roll from last years 6 members.

Our office bearers are:-

Patrons: MISS STEVENS and MISS ADAMS

President: MARGARET GREEN

Secretary: BARBARA GENGE

Treasurer : LA UREL RISBY

This year we have been writing our parts for some of Handel's Water Music and some of Chopin's Preludes.

We have also been practising for a concert to take to Lady Lawley Cottage to entertain the children as one of our activities for the Junior Red Cross.

B. GENGE

6TH FORM NOTES

·'This is a quiet place in 6th Form classroom," but as more than ·one of us would say - "That is a matter of opinion."

Our numbers were diminished somewhat when Shirley, Marlene, Joan and Frances all decided that school work and school life were reducing them to shadows, so they left us. However, at the e nd of first term a rather tall figure made her way into the room and has settled here.

When we came back to school after the May holidays, we found that our classroom had had a b irthday. The once grubby walls are now cream, colourful curtains at the window and cushions onto cane

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chairs, made us feel like anything but working. Also we had some lockers out in one of the corners. (The idea was to keep the room looking tidy. Hmm!)

Nothing is lacking in our famous 6th Form. We have music while we work during second period - Maths girls especially know about our free entertainment. Then, when the music stops, there is always something else to take its place, - the never ceasing undertone of voices; -

"You'd never guess who I saw during the weekend - - - -" or "I don't know why everyone always leaves me to do all the work - - - -," or "Honestly I did, honestly," or "Good heavens, Judy, have you done that - - - -?" Judy replies, "Take it easy; who do you think I am?"

So to the girls who will become 6B next year - - think of the Guides' motto and-

"Be Prepared." SUNFLOWER and HONEY BEE

VA FORM NOTES

V A, as everyone knows, has not been very popular with the staff this year. However hard the class-captain tried to keep law and order. we still seem to end in trouble. Although we are not the top in classwork, we seem to have attained a high standard in sport.

Maureen Martin, our first form captain, did a good job, the best that could be done.

Judith Dixon, ow· second term form captain, helped the class in general all through the term.

Peggy Armstrong, our third term's captain, is very popular with the girls. Among other merits she is a House Prefect and a member of the "A" Hockey Team.

V.A has many members of the different Sport teams :Pam Bryant and Elizabeth Symes, Running Team. P. Armstrong, E. Eymes, P. Bryant, J . Wilson, Hockey. P. Bryant and J . Stevens, Swimming. J. Stevens, Basketball. Lila Chapman, our up and coming young genius, has written a play

c:llled "Witches' Brew" this term and certain members of the form are laking the parts .... We all hope it w ill be a success.

Mrs. Nicholas, our form mistress' usual remark on entering the room is, "I seem to remember some rule about cases being kept at the back of the room," the majority of the class rises carrying their cases.

Maureen Martin and Judy Dixon brought a great honor to the class by getting their French Alliance Grade l II. Congratulations Maureen and Judy!

I suppose that everyone will be glad to see the 1949 V.A's diminish at the conclusion of this term, but we have had lots of fun, and we wish next year's V.A the best of luck for their Junior.

PAM and JENNY

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VB 1 FORM NOTES

Clash! Bang! Clatter! Hissss!! The door opens. Silence falls, and on to another tedious lesson.

For the first two weeks of Term I., we welcomed as our Form Mistress, Miss Lawrence: but owing to the difficulties of lesson arrangements, Miss Lawrence was transferred to VB2., and our last year's Form Mistress, Mrs. Connor had to put up with us for another year. We wish her happiness and pleasure in her future travels.

As Mr. O'Brien says, "We have an idle, frivolous, and vain lot of ·creatures in our Form." Some of them \being the "Barnsmore Brasters," "Fierce Pearce," "Batty, Bangy Bungy," and last but not least "Little Charles." These names create quite a sensation during Maths. period.

Paddy Skelly surprised us all by gaining one of the leading parts in the school play, "Ambrose Applejohn." Congratulations, Pad, on your splendid effort. Doris played a sedate part in her powdered wig.

We must acknowledge our thanks to the three Form Captains. Jan Illingworth, for Term I., reluctantly parted with her appendix during her reign: Ngaire Halbert, for Term II. and Maxine Nalder, Term Ill.

Our Sports Captains were Joyce Bungey for Term I., Rita Pearce for Term n., and Evelyn Bruce for Term Ill. Our Form extends their congratulations to those girls who have received their Sports Colours. Hockey: Dorothy Oaten and Pat Waters. Basketball: Rita Pearce, Janice Harris and Joyce Bungey. Evelyn Bruce was a member of the Senior Athletic Team, Janice Harris of the Junior Tennis Team, and Joyce Bungey of the Senior Tennis Team. In the Swimming Sports we had four competitiors, Rita Pearce carried home the title of under 16 Diving Champ. J oyce Bungey formed the rear of a crocodile and Pam Gibson formed the interior portion. In the comical entry Doris Jenkinson caused a great sensation by coming first.

. We started the new year in temporary quarters in the isolated building at the rear of the school (N.B. just to get rid of us) . Then they decided that we were not so bad, so we were transferred to the room adjoining the staff room. Miss Stevens thought it fitting for such a perfect class to have the room painted. While this was going on we took possession of the science room.

Drinks! Stop and. buy one! as many people did in first term, thus swelling 5B.'s donation for the Walton Library to £2.

Well, this is 5Bl.'s secretaries signing off, wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Cheerio, all!

D.J ., D.O., N.H .. J .B.

VB" FORM NOTES

We started off at the beginning of the year with Miss Lawrence as our form mistress and we are sure that all the girls will join in our thanks for what she has done for us throughout the year.

For first term Margaret Park was our class captain. We ' spent this term up in one of the cliff classrooms. During this term we all got together and sold afternoon tea, to the 101 hungry boarders, the pro-

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ceeds going to the WaIton Library Fund, We were sorry to lose three members of the form, H. Pollard, J. Manson and G. Hindes who left at the end of the term.

In second term we elected Joyce Spargo as our form captain, but we do not think she knew what she was letting herself in for. At the beginning of this term Miss Lawrence commenced to teach us Physiology, a subject which we are all interested in, and hope to take for J unior next year. At the end of this term we were sorry to lose Kath Norris. This term we moved into one of the west-wing classrooms w hich looks on to the courtyard.

For the last term of the year we elected Barhara Muir as our form captain. It is too early to say whether she will regret it or not. During this term we brought a very smart looking plastic tablecloth, with the donations from the class.

We must congra tulate the girls who received their colours for Hockey, Margaret Park and Sue James. Sue also got her tennis colours and won a King's Park Scholarship. Elissa Bevan is a prOmising member of the junior tennis team.

Best of luck for those who are leaving us at the end of the year. They ar e Joyce Spargo, Beth Doncon, Sue James, Mavis Bignell, Dora Taplln and Barbara Sadler. Also best of luck to those who intend taking their Junior next year.

BABS and SUE

V REMOVE CLASS NOTES

First Term. All the girls in V. Remove came from last year's VI. R emove except J ean Nenke who came from V.C. We had a new form m istress who left h alfway through the term and Miss Leslie who is now Mrs. Howard-Smith came back to be our form mistress.

The elected capta ins for this term were Carole Green, Form Captain a nd Alxine Cook, vice. We had a tuckshop in the court-yard to help r aise money for the library and we raised over £1.

At the end of this term a m ember of our form, P.eggy Davies, left us to go to Stott's Business College. We missed her a lot.

Second Term. This term w e elected Marion Keamy as our form captain and Judith Beresford as vice.

Th ird Term. We moved proudly into our newly decorated classroom .

VCl CLASS NOTES

"Ring! Ring! That's the telephone ringing." "Hello! Who's speaking?" "VCl. Calling the Collegian." We have rung to tell you about our year at school. In first term

w e welcomed many new girls and elected Delys Butcher as form

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captain. During the term there was an appeal made for the Walton Library. Towards it we had a threepenny Lucky Dip which was very successful and we soon ran out of pirzes.

Later on in the term we had a tuckshop consisting of cakes, biscuits, sandwiches and fruit which the daygirls supplied. Altogether we raised £3/10 / 0.

In second term basketball was played. Two members of our class were picked for the "B" basketball team, one for the "A," and we arevery proud of them. One of them kept tripping over her pigtails as she was extremely careless, the other two are rather fat, with huge feet and hair like horses' manes. However they are really experts. For this term Margaret Asplin was form captain.

In third term Betty Rimmer was form captain. To get some vases. which were badly needed, as the room was very bare, we had to makesome of the girls bankrupt. We raised 5/ 8 and we were able to purchase four dainty little cut glass vases.

SPORTING NOTES

Miss Lawrence was very pleased with the improvement in our vaulting. Only three accidents occurred - one broken neck and twobroken legs. Our soft ball is coming along well except for one minor detail - one of the members of the class with a large mouth swallowed the ball.

Our folk dancing would be perfect if everyone knew her left foot from her right. All our sandshoes are very clean, except 35.

Most of the girls' gym tunics disappear, usually on Monday, 3rd lesson or Thursday, 1st lesson. Too bad, isn't it?

Mlss Lawrence was trying in vain to teach us how to play hockey but the only thing we could do was dribble.

Girls from our form in school teams:

Swimm.ing J . Bennett. J . Quartermaine.

Tennis M. Philson

Basketball J . Bennett. D. Butcher. B. Rimmer.

Running D. Walker.

SoftbaU D. Walker. M. Philson. B. R im mer. J . Williams. J . Bennett.

D Butcher. TWO 5Ci's.

VCII FORM NOTES

The gathering of the clan in VC.2 this year was merry and boisterous; and many were glad to see old pals and to welcome the new, being 18: in number.

We all congratulate J . Muir on gaining her hockey colours and we hope to see her keep up the good work. We also congratulate M. Boulter, J . Hammond and H. Jennings on their splendid running achievements. We are sorry to say that some of the girls are leaving us this year.

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First we gave Mrs. Manuel a vote of welcome as she was our form mistress and new to the school. The form captains for the three terms were Margaret Scriven, Peggy Ramsey, and Barbara Dreyer respectively.

Unfortunately Mrs. Manuel left us at the end of second term. During the term H. we collected money for some new library books

and managed to raise £2/3 / 4. This may account for the fact that some of us have not paid our "sport and charity" in term three.

Some of the girls, boarders in particular, do domestic science and .some do crafts. We are glad to say they have done fairly well on the whole.

It's time to close as we are hard working girls. Exams are coming <>ff so cheerio until 1950.

B. DREYER

In 1l}49 for the first time our choirs took examinations. These were held in the school hall on Wednesday, 5th October. The senior choir look Grade 5 and "ained 80 per cent. The Junior choir, taking Grade 4, gaining 76 per cent. Miss Hodges was quite satisfied with these results, especially with the remarks made by Mr. Leckie, our examiner.

As two of the celebrity concerts took place in the May and August holidays, we missed them. However, the other four were up to the u ual high standard.

In the second term, some of the girls went to the A.B.C. Schools' Concert held in the Capitol Theatre. Henri Krips conducted and the :soloist was Wendy Nash, the eleven year old pianist. She played the first movement of Mozart's concerto in F major. A hundred pupils from the sub-junior forms attended another A.B.C. Schools' Concert in the lhiro term. This time the soloist was baritone, Albert Chappelle.

A party of senior girls went to a concert held in Winthrop Hall on the 15th October. Vaughan Hanly conducted the string orchestra and Lorna McKean and Marshall Sumner were the supporting artists.

In spite of the music examinations being over both choirs are still practising hard, this time for the College Sunday Service to be held in Wesley Church. When this is over we will still have to work as there w ill be many songs to be learnt for Speech Day.

S. OEHLERS

SCHOOL'S ORCHESTRAL CONCERT

A hundred seats were booked by M.L.C. for the School's Orchestral .concert, which meant that three classes could go. Those classes chosen were the three sub-junior classes - VR., VEl. and VEIl. The concert was given by the Perth Symphony Orchestra under the conductor


Henri Krips and under the direction of the Australian Broadcasting Commission. The programme consisted of six items, the first being the overture from Weber's opera "Oberon." The second item was "Drink to me only with thine eyes" which the schools present sang. Third was. "Dance of the Hours" depicting the hours of daybreak, day, evening and finally those of night. This was from "La Gioconda" by Ponchielli. The soloist of the fourth item was baritone Albert Chappelle. The solos sun g were (a) Largo al Factoium from Rossini's "Barber of Seville;" (b) Charles's "The green-eyed dragon;" (c) "Sing a song of sixpence" by Malotte. The schools then sang the "Lincolnshire Poacher" as the fifth item. The final item was Eric Coates' "London Suite" the sub-titles. being "Covent Garden;" Westminister" and "Knightsbridge March."

PADDY SKELLY

OPERA AND BAllET

Perth lovers of ballet and opera have had a comparatively exciting year. The New Year brought with it the Ballet Rambert, to be followed in August by an Italian Grand Opera Company.

The ballet, which lacked the popularity of the opera, had to cope with our "Power House Blues" (or should we say blacks) at its initial performances. Orchestral accompaniment was lacking, but we must appreciate the fine work done by the pianists. After the Perth season, the Ballet Rambert returned to England. I am sure that their visit has. done much to help Australians appreciate this art.

The Grand Opera Company performed to full houses throughout its Perth season. We expected so~ething out of the ordinary and were not in any way disappointed. The artists lived their parts both vocally and actively and the orchestra was in itself a delight. About ten operas were presented, the most popular being "Madam Butterfly."

The benefits! that such companies offer to the student and the lover of ballet and opera ar.e very rea1. It is hoped that Western Australia will in future receive more frequent visits from such first rate companies_

W.L.W.

filES ENFANTS DU PARADIS fI

During second term, Mrs. Warne kindly took a party of Sixth Form girls to see "Les Enfants du Paradis," which was showing at His Majesty's Theatre under the auspices of the Adult Education Board.

We all enjoyed the evening very much and were entranced by the superb acting of Arletty, Jean-Louis Barrault and Pierre Brasseur.

We voted the evening a great success and thanked Mrs. Warne for taking us. We hope to see some more French films in the near future.

ELAlNE WEAVER 6E.

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LA TRAVIATA

On March 24th Miss Corr kindly took the day girls of VI.th and VA. to see the' opera La Traviata, presented by the W.A. Opera Society.

The opera was written by Verdi in 1853. It tells the story of a young girl, Violetta, who spent most of her life in luxury and extravagance until she met Alfredo, with whom she fell in love and with whom she we'nt away to her country house.

Germont, Alfredo's father, discovers what the two- young people had done, visited Violetta and begged her to leave his son, as disgrace was sure to fail on his family. Heartbroken, Violetta did what Germont asked and left Alfredo distracted and surprised, to resume her previous \"ay of life.

However, suffering severely from consumption she patiently awaited her death.

Germont and Alfredo, learning of her illness and distress, went to her, and the father consented to his son's reunion with Violetta.

The charming music and songs were given all the grace and tone that could have been expected of an ameteur company.

The Eastern States tenor Ronald Dowd (Alfredo), our own Western Australian Flora Nowotny (Violetta) and Alber,t Chappeile (Germont) all sang as though they were really living their parts. Their words were generally clear, and their voices carried well.

I'm sure I can speak for all the girls when I say we had an enjoyable evening.

HONEY-BEE

A CHINESE DINNER

A formal Chinese dinner in Malaya is always in the evening and has at least ten courses, but one must not eat too much in a cour se, for one would not be able to taste the rest.

The utensils are chopsticks, Chinese bowls and spoons. All courses are served in big plates or bowls placed at the centre of the table. Each takes the amount he wants, with the spoon, into the bowls, then eats with chopsticks. After each course the dishes are removed and clean ones are replaced.

The meal starts with soup and ends with fish. Some of the courses are roast piggy, steamed duck, shark's fins, bird's nests, sweet and sour chicken and greens. After the fish, which is the last course, hot cups of Chinese tea are served, then hot scented flannels for cleaning one's hands are provided.

-LORNA CHIN.

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FISHING STAKES AROUND SINGAPORE

During the last Christmas holidays, we wer e invited to spend an evening at some fishing stakes off the coast of Singapore. Naturally we accepted, as none of us had ever been to any before.

Consequently, we gathered at a sea-side restaurant with some other people, and a launch soon came along to take half of us. A few miles out at sea we could see many groups of fishing stakes. From where we were they seemed like sticks stuck indiscriminately into the water. As we approached them, they began to take shape, and we saw that each group consisted of many stakes driven into the sea bed, with a wooden hut built on some.

It t ook us about an hour to reach them, and when eventually w e did, we found it quite a difficult task to climb into the hut. This was especially difficult for the ladies with high heeled shoes. When we were all safely in the hut, the launch returned to pick up the remainder of the party.

While waiting for the others to arrive, we looked around. The hut consisted of a large open room with a section boarded off for the kitchen and fishermen's quarters. The floor was of planks through the cracks of which we could see the water underneath us. On the other side of the hut, a set of stakes formed a square in the sea, with two rows going out for a few hundred yards like a tail. The stakes were sufficiently far apart to allow medium sized fish to pass through but not go out again. Bright electric lights shone down and we could see the fish swimming, and looking very pretty.

Soon the nets were wound up, the fish were taken out and placed in baskets with ice. Some were cooked immediately for dinner, and were delicious.

On the arrival of the other half of the party with food from the restaurant we had dinner. From where we sat we could see the lights of Singapore, twinkling like fairy lamps in the distance. It was a beautiful s ight. That night was one of the unforgettable highlights of those holidays.

-SALLY OEHLERS.

TO ZENDA ANDERSON, FROM HER TONGAN FRIEND FINAU AKAU 'OFA

In Tonga Group, there are three chief islands and Tongatapu is the largest island. The capital is Nuku'alofa, in which our school stands, and all the communications with foreign countries are done at Nuku'alofa, as it is the centre of our Government.

Now I want to let you know about the way of our life in Tonga. I h ope that you have heard a history about Tonga. We belong to the Polynescia n r ace as br own people, like other islands in the Pacific. Tongan people mainly live in Togan houses, and we are accustomed to · w alking with bar e feet all the time.

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Our food is mainly of the root vegetables, e.g., yams (our Tongan favourite food), sweet potatoes and taro. Our meats are pork, meat, fowls, fish and shell fish. We often have our meals two or three times a day. We grow some different fruit trees, except apples, and that sort are not grown in a tropical country like this. We grow some of 'your leafy vegetables here very well.

THE THAILAND SONGKRAN

Bangkok is the chief town of interest. Thailand is a constitutional monarchy, and its religion is Buddhism. The throne is hereditary in the House of Chakri. There is a Supreme Council of State, a Cabinet and a Bicameral Parliament comprising a Senate and a House of Representatives. King Bhumibol Aduldej, born December 5th, 1927. succeeded to the throne on June 9th, 1946.

The Songkran season has from time immemorial been consistently regarded by the Siamese, especially the country folk, as an important occasion. It is a season of much rejoicing and merit-making, by washing images of Buddha in the temples, building hillocks of sand for .covering the monastery courtyards, sprinkling the monks and the elders as an act of respect, and making offerings of candles and incense before the images of Buddha.

Songkran is the astrological New Year, and falls on either the 13th or 18th of April, the date of the assumed entrance of the sun into Aries, according to the traditional local Hindu-imported reckoning. It is one of the three Siamese New Year festivals. The festivals are lunar and astrological, and essentially religious, being connected with the old calendar taken from India on the basis of the Saka reckoning. They are still used by Brahmins in the arrangement of their ceremonial calendar, and are also celebrated by the masses, to whom they mean more than the civil new year.

-KALAYA SIRAYATHON.

AN EXTRACT FROM A LETTER FROM INDIA

"You've asked me whether we have communist trouble with our post-war problems. Well, we have, but we have a very strong Government at the centre-I mean ' the Nehru Government, and we hope to cope with the menace quite effectively. We have one very good advantage, and that is the masses. The people are behind the Government and that's the only thing to make it strong. There are many political parties in India, like the Indian National Congress (which comprises half the Indian population), the Socialist, the Rindoo Mahasabha, the Moslem League, the Independents, the Communists, etc., but all the parties except the last one are behind the Government to curb communism. India supports Democrary-it will take nothing less than ten years for India to turn Communist.


"You've asked me whether electricity and gas are supplied in most cities of India. Well, to tell you the' truth, in India there are hardly a hundred cities representing the population of 100,000 or more. This represents only 3 per cent of the total Indian population. Thus only 3 per cent of the Indian population get the amenities of the electricity and gas. Anyway, this difficulty will soon be over, as we are building new power houses and dams in the next ten years."

-Written to Margaret Macleod, by Mahendrakemar Kumal' Tolat. B.Sc., Saurashtra, India.

SIAMESE TWINS

By C. PUNY ANITY A

This story was told by my father who has sent a copy in Siamese to me.

In 1811 the wife of a poor fisherman who lived on the mouth of theMaglong River at Samutsongkram, a small harbour about 200 miles from Bangkok had extraordinary twin boys such as never have occurred in the world befor e.

Their bodies were joined together by a :band of flesh from onetwin's breast-bone to the other. They were practically attached to each other side by side.

The twins were named Lu and Chan. They were named after the fruits of a special tree, The tree is divided into two branches, one facing East, the other facing West. The fruit on the West side is called Chan and the fruit on the East called Lu. The fruit on the Lu branch is round and twisted and green when it is ripe. The Chan fruit is round as the full moon and yellow instead.

In 1828 Captain Coffin, an American, brought a small trading ship to Bangkok. He had heard about the Siamese twins, so he hurriedly went to Samutsongkram to take them away. He promised he would bring them back home in three years, so their parents let him take their sons and accepted from the Captain 700 dollars. The twins were-17 years old.

When he got the poor twins, Captain Coffin, who had ideas of making money, sailed back immediately to America. He showed the twins and collected money from every state in America. Then he crossed to Europe and began to exhibit them again. They made Captain Coffin very rich. He did not think Siamese twins were human beings but treated the boys as slaves.

When they came back to U.s.A. to settle down, they were again shown to the people for money. The Americans appreciated Lu and Chans' feelings. They knew it was not right for Captain Coffin to show the boys although he thought they were his own property. So they supported Lu and Chan in bringing the matter before the Supreme Court against Captain Coffin on the grounds that Lu and Chan were human beings, and Captain Coffin had no right to regard them as his slaves. They asked the Supreme Court to let them be free, and a proportion of the money which they had gained for him had to be handed back to them. At last the judge gave his decision that Lu and


Chan were human beings and could have freedom and liberty like other humans. They could live freely and Captain Coffin could n ot exert authority over them.

When Lu and Chan became free they settled down in Carolina in U.S.A. and they made their living by showing themselves as before.

Lu and Chan even though joined together, were in several ways not the same. Chan was on the left hand side, he was smaller and weaker than Lu. Lu ate less than Chan and was always in a good humour, but Chan often lost his temper. The sickness of one did not affect the oth er. If Chan was suffering from fever , Lu might still be normal. Ch an drank too much. and was always intoxicated. Lu disliked whiskey very much. When Chan was drunk it did not make Lu drunk too. When they quarrelled it was very difficult. Once they had to go to a police station for a legal case. Lu and Chan married two American sisters. At first they lived in the same house. Afterwards there were domestic quarrels both reached an agreement to separate the families and go alternately to each house for a week. If they were living in Chans' house, at the end of the week they would live in Lu's house. Lu and Chan had many children and their descendants still live in Carolina. They died in Carolina on the 17th January, 1874, at the age of 63.

On that day, they were living at Chan's house, and it was the appointed day to go back to Lu's house when Lu had pneumonia and died.

The doctor tried to help Chan as much as he could. He wanted to cut Lu's corpse away from Chan but Chan did not agree with the doctor. He said "We were born together and never separated from one another. Lu has died and I will die with him." At last Chan died two and a half hours later from the effect on his heart, already weak. Lu and Ch an had brought the name of Siam to the world, without meaning to do so, more than any other person, because no one had ever heard of Siamese twins before. Since then whenever twins of this kind are born in any country, they are called Siamese Twins, after Chan and Lu.

THE JOURNEY BACK TO SCHOOL

It hardly seemed possible that after eight glorious weeks at home the day of my departure had come. I had to catch the ten o'clock plane for Singapore so that I could get on the boat the following day. Everyone was feeling sad - Ab Gee, the Amah, Ab Tye, her husband, the cook and all the rest of the servants were hanging round wishing me luck and saying good-bye. Even my pup Boof, seemed to sense that something unusual was happening. I felt terribly worried about leaving Boof with the Chinese servants, as they are not fond of animals. However, we finally finished our last bits of packing and we ar rived at the Air Port in good time. My mother came with me in the morning and Dad came on a later plane in the afternoon.

After passing through the Custom's shed we boarded the plane and impatiently waited for it to start. I was more than a little nervous as I was sitting right at the opposite end of the plane from my mother and it was raining so heavily that you could not see a foot in front of y our nose. Finally, the plane started and we were soon hurtling skywards. My ears "clicked" as soon as we left. the ground, so I was deaf for the

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rest of the day. Owing to bad weather we had a very rough trip. After two hours of my stomach parting company with the rest of me we arrived in Singapore none the worse for our uncomfortable journey.

At Singapore we were met by Mrs. H . . who took us to her home where we stayed the night. Dad arrived at six o'clock and there was a huge party held in my honour later that night - I felt quite grown-up. Needless to say I went to bed very late that night. The following morning we went shopping and at three o'clock I was boarding the Charon to the tune of "Soon We'll Be Sailing Far Across The Sea." Mum and Dad came on board to visit odd members of crew and to see my cabin. By four o'clock the "off the boat" gong had gone and we said goodbye. I don't think) any of us "tough kids" cried, but I noticed a lot of mothers donning dark glasses!

My cabin mates were rather an odd assortment - Jenifer, was an Indian, Foo, a Chinese, Lorraine and myself were English. We got on quite well until Lorraine decided to have her friends in the cabin, it was then that I got the name of "stern thrower outer." The trip was fairly boring as there was nothing that we could do without rousing the wrath of mothers who had babies sleeping all day long! When the '·dear little darlings," were awake, the Mothers pounced on us to look after the little horrors, who were so spoilt that they yelled as soon as their mothers got out of sight. We of course made it our business to keep well away when we thought that the "horrors" might be abroad. One day we girls challenged the crew to a cricket match - the men had to bowl and bat left handedly, but even then we were beaten fifty to thirty-five.

On the last day on board, it was so rough that even I was sick. It had been rough all the way, but the last day capped it all. By the time we arrived at Fremantle it was one o'clock, and after dawdling round the Custom's Shed for a couple of hours, I finally arrived at school at three o'clock. Here I was told that I wasn't expected for another week. -J. HARE.

FROM SUEZ TO DURBAN

Suez in the Black-out is rather a dismal place, or so it seemed to us on the memorable night about which I am going to tell.

It was the year when Suez was experiencing the beginning of her quota of air-raids. The town was crammed with troops, and wives and children waiting to be shipped from the stricken port. My mother, brother and I, had our passages booked for South Africa where we were being evacuated.

Suez still tried to keep cheerful, and a ball had been arranged at the Casino to keep the people's spirits up. The Casino was not very far from the hotel where we were staying. Leaving a friend to look after my brother and me in case of any danger, my mother accompanied by some other friends, went to the Casino. They left it at two o'clock, and the building was bombed fiat at four.

The following night just before dark, we embarked our ship and .slid out of port with as little fuss as possible.

We had no convoy and, being a single ship, we were a prey to any .enemy vessel in those waters. Some German pocket battleships had

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been reported in the vicinity and many tales were told of the awful plight of their victims. The captain and crew kept a shrewd watch for trouble all the way.

One evening just as it was getting dark, a strange ship was sighted from the bridge. We changed our course at once and signalled an inquiry. The stranger showed not a glimmer of reply. "Who are you?" was again flashed across to the unknown, still no reply. Our guns were manned and the whole ship arranged in an attitude of defence. The passengers were not informed of this sudden change in case of panic. The men at the guns were getting ready and stared expectantly into the gloom. Just as the order was being given to fire, an answer flashed back to us from the strange unknown, "The H.M.S. Exeter," it read, "we just wanted to see if you were prepared for a surprise attack." Everyone heaved a sigh of relief as everything was restored to order, and we continued our former course.

The passengers were informed of the encounter tbe next morning, when they stood along the deck rails waving proudly, as the famous cruiser came along side.

Life on board continued its unbroken monotony although enemy detection was expected daily by the crew. We were never told of this until after we had landed.

For the last few nights before Durban we were obliged to sleep fully dressed, which awakened some suspicion on the part of the passengers.

The food on board was very bad, since our vegetables were mostly those left over from the former voyage. We had a great number of Italian prisoners aboard, the majority of whom went totally blind from lack of vegetables. The ship's doctor said they would regain their sight as soon as they returned to a better diet.

We were all very much relieved when we arrived at Durban safely. On landing, one of the officers told us that the engineers had not slept for nights since we had passed Aden. What made us catch our breath in wonder was the fact that the pocket ship Deutschland had chased us three times! -PADDY SKELLY

c4.u.st~aliana "THE STORE'S OPEN"

If you let a native into a station store he immediately buys every-thing in sight.

Boss: "Now, Alfie, you want some soap?" (They always want soap, so it's safe to commence so.) Alfie: "Yes Boss." (The fancy soaps have been pushed behind a pile of velvet and

sandsoap.) Boss: "One bar Velvet." (Enters it in the store book.> "Want any-

thing else?" Alfie: ·'Eh? Well, a tin tobacco please." Boss: "You want matches and papers too, I suppose?" Alfie: (As if it was a bright idea of the boss's.) "Yes, please." The purchases are recorded.


Long silence. Alfie stands on one foot and then the other. Boss looks back through

the book and sees what he bought yesterday. Finally Boss: "Well, anything else?" Alfie: "Eh? Er, well, er - say a new pair trousers - mine worn

out now." Boss critically inspects week-old pants. "No, Alf, there aren't any

more left." "Oh!" from Alf. Another long silence during which Boss grows desperate. "Now, you don't want any more." Alfie: "Got any lollies Boss?" (very innocently) . Boss: (Faintly, as Alfie has his eye on the sweet tin) "Yes, here

you are. Now go down to the camp and stay there." (Afterthought) "Don't come back tonight either."

Alfie: "No Boss." Turns to go, eye catches a pile of new blankets. Pauses.

Boss: "No, they're for the kangarooers." Alfie: "Oh!" Boss closes the door and staggers to the office to puzzle out the

price of Alfie's purchases, to be deducted from his wages; while Alfie happily chews his boiled sweets.

BOSS'S DAUGHTER

AN ATHLETIC MEETING

"The important thing in sport is not winning but taking part. The essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well." The scene was Leedervi1le Oval on the 29th of January, 1949, the

{fay on which a special carnival was to be held in honour of Mrs. Fanny Blankers-Keon, triple Olympic champion of 1948.

The meeting was due to commence at 2.30 p.m., but the gates were open at 12 noon. By one o'clpck there were queues of great lengths outside each office and at half past one all the booking space was occupied.

Mrs. Fanny Blankers-Koen arrived at 2 o'clock and when she went on to the oval a resounding cheer rang through the ground. She went twice around the oval and then had a rest, after which her husband and coach, Jan Blankers, took her out to the centre of the ground to do some calisthenics and two hundred yard sprints.

Half-past two quickly approached and the competitors for the heats of the 75 yards Women's Junior Championships were called out to the field. The next event was the 100 yards boys' under 17, and after this at a quarter to three, was the official opening of the carnival.

The opening, with the presentation to Mrs. Blankers-Koen was pertormed by Sir Thomas Meagher K .B. and the Acting Lord Mayor, Cr. A . Spencer, J.P. Mr. Spencer made a short speech on the merits of sport and officially welcomed "The Flying Dutchwoman" to Perth.

At the end of the speech Mrs. Fanny Blankers-Koen was presented with a beautiful inkstand of West Australian wood, as a souvenir of W.A. This was given to her by the combined Men's and Women's Athletic Associations.

There were cries of "speech, speech," from the crowd to Fanny, but it was clear that she did not wish to speak, but on being pressed she turned to the microphone and lisped "Sank you," very clearly into it.


This ceremony finished, all the members of the State team, who had returned that morning from the Australian Championships in Sydney. were presented to the people by Sir Thomas Meagher.

It was a simple ceremony, but very interesting as it showed that every member of the team had earned some distinction. At the Australian Championships of 1949, W.A. won three National and the N.S.W. Junior titles.

Event No. 6 was one of the big events of the day, the lOO yards Women's Senior Championship. There was a feeling of suspense in the air as the senior starters were called up to their marks. Although off to a beautiful start, Mrs. Blankers-Keon showed little headway at the half-way mark. At about 30 yards from the rope it was clear that it was a race between F. Blankers-Keon, Shirley Strickland and Verna Johnson.

About 10 yards from the finish Verna Johnson seemed to be ahead and at 5 yards away, tradgedy occurred. Fanny tripped and fell. badly skinning both knees, leaving Verna Johnson to win by inches from Shirley Strickland with a most promising runner Marion Robinson third, in 11 .2 seconds which bettered V. Johnson's previous record by .3 of a second. Although the State record of 11 seconds is held by S. Strickland, yet Mrs. Blankers-Keon said that Verna Johnson was the most promising woman athlete that she had seen in Australia.

In spite of her grazed knees Fanny Blankers-Koen said that she would compele in the 80 metres hurdles event half an hour later. A cheer greeted this plucky decision as unanimous expressions of concern had arisen when she had been so unlucky in the hundred yards.

The pole vault caused much excitement as Toll Smith, the State Champion in pole valuting, after winning at 11ft 6 inches decided to attempt 12 feet. The height was raised and he tried. His first vault was unsuccessful but he cleared height in the second attempt with inches to spare. There was a great cheer as this was a new West Australian record, the previous being 11ft 10.}in. The height was remeasured and it was found to be 11 feet 11 ~ inches. Smith decided to try 12 feet 3 inches. Again he missed his first jump but he was well over in the second. The people hoped he would try a higher vault but Smith decided that 12 feet 3 inches was enough for that day and retired amid cheers.

Kcith Allen, the Australian hammer-throw Champion, then gave three exhibition throws which were excellent. The ·'hammer" is perfectly spherical and weighs 11 pounds. A wire is attached to it which measures roughly 3 feet. The hammer is swung round and round the thrower's head and let go.

Event No. 12 the 80 metres hurdles, proved the most exciting event of the afternoon. Fanny Blankers-Keon and Shirley Strickland had a perfect start and cleared the first three hurdles like one person, but after that, the visitor drew ahead to win by about a yard in a brilliant finish. Everyone was pleased that Mrs. Blankers-Keon won so well. She set a new Australian record of 11.5 seconds for the 80 metres hurdles. In third place was Pam Robertson a 15 year old Fremantle girl, who had been hurdling for only a few weeks previously.

Event No. 19 drew near and so did the end of the programme. It was the Women's Senior High Jump. It proved disappointing as the height reached was only 4 feet 10 inches. However, it was a pleasure to watch the ease and grace of Fanny Blankers-Keon as she jumped. She won, with Gwen Mothershaw, an old M.L.C. girl, and Kay Mettam, a tie for second place, each with the height of 4 feet 8 inches.

After this there were 4 men's events and 5 relay races, and the day ended in a grand farewell to Mrs. Blankers-Keon and her husband whom we were very pleased and honoured to see. •

MlAUREEN MARTIN Form VA.


"HOT WEATHER"

Hot weather is a good thing to avoid, if possible, especially when one lives in a hot climate where there is always outside work to be done; sheep mustering, cattle work, or just boundary riding.

This takes my mind back to last year in the summer-time, when my sister and I took our lunch, and the dog Peter, out to muster sheep from one of the smaller paddocks of our station "Boolathana."

We did not bother to take our water bags as we were to have lunch at one of the windmills, and we had decided that with all the galloping about we had to do, the water bag would get in the way .

It so happened that the day was hot, and muggy, with no wind at all, so that even the horses were feeling the effect, as by lunch time we had been down one end of the paddock and had gathered quite a number of sheep, which we were to take back to the homestead.

Thirsty and exhausted we landed at the mill, but to our dismay we found no water there, in the tank or lying around. The reason for this was that there had not been any wind, or very little, and on top of that, a lot of sheep had been watering there.

We had been longing for a drink for some time, and the sheep, horses and dog were also very dry.

We found ourselves in a slight mess, as we had to take the sheep home for water, but we did not know what to do with Peter (the dog), as the sand was too hot for him to walk, and there were hardly any trees under which he could rest.

The horses we were riding were young and not used to carrying dogs, as well as us, but it was the only thing to do, as if we had tied him up at the mill, he might have died of thirst, as' has happened to so many of our dogs.

We felt our thirst more than ever while eating our lunches, as they were rather dry owing to the heat; still we tried to think of pleasant things, which was a task.

Before we were ready to depart we decided that I was to carry Peter on the horse even if she did play up a little at first.

After the sheep had had a rest we started our homeward journey. Sylvie took the lead of the sheep while I struggled on with the dog, trying to keep the lail of the sheep up.

It certainly was trying. - The horse jumping about not liking her extra passenger, the old sheep at the back not wanting to travel, and as for myself - I could have dropped any minute.

However, we went on as best we could till at last, - what a relief! we could see the homestead roofs. Even the sheep and horses were gradually becoming aware of the scent of water, as there is water stretching for two miles our side of the homestead in the form of a dam.

Travelling became a litte faster from there to the dam where everything was a mad rush. -The dog leapt from my horse's back, which

-<listurbed her a little more. but she was quite all right as soon as we reached the water's edge.

That dam water has never tasted so good to me before, and I don't think it ever will again. We all felt much better after our muddy fill!

Peter was able to walk home from there, as there are gum trees along the sides of the dam, and altogether it did not take us long to reach the yards.

What an eventful and exhausting day! In future we go nowhere without our waterbags.

S.E.B.


AN INTER-STATE TOUR

During the last Christmas vacation a number of the girls from school had the opportunity of travelling East on the inter-state tour with the Young Australia League. Of course there was great excitement during the last week of term before we were due to leave by air for Adelaide. Here we were billeted at King's College and M.L.C.

Of all our sight-seeing expeditions in Adelaide the most popular seemed to be the visit to Mount Lofty. This was an all day outing so we set off fairly early in the morning in about six buses. It was a wonderful sensation to stand there and look down and see Adelaide in the far distance.

Our Melbourne home was at the Church of England Girls' Grammar School. This school only accommodated a few boarders so a large number of girls had to sleep in classrooms. We all agreed that Melbourne was a very beautiful city but we still would rather prefer Perth.

Among our outings were the visit to St. Kilda and an ice-skating rink, a service at the Shrine of Remembrance, and a couple of picture shows. We will never forget a day at Frankstone beach when we were caught, in the rain and were drenched. That is Melbourne weather! ! !

In Sydney we were billeted in the Sydney Show grounds in two of the many buildings. We had a most enjoyable time wandering round looking at all the different .buildings. It was like a young township in itself and made our show grounds appear very small.

Of course we were all struck by the size and beauty of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, as most people are, but the mountains interested me more. Having never seen anything to compare with them in Western Australia I had a slight feeling of awe as I stood and looked over the edge of a cliff at the valley hundreds of feet below. Altogether the day at Katoomba was most interesting and exciting.

At Sydney we attended the Amateur Hour, visited Bondi Beach, visited Taronga Park Zoo and many other places of interest.

The two days we spent at Canberra passed very quickly. We visited Parliament House, were entertained at afternoon tea by Mr. Mc Kell at his residence and spent a few hours in the War Memorial Museum. From Canberra we returned to Melbourne and spent a day in the Myer Emporium waiting for the train which was to take as back to Adelaide.

When w e arrived back in Adelaide we were all rather sad at the thought of leaving all the friends and chaperones we had met on the tour. So it was with mixed feelings we saw each group of girls leaving' to catch their different planes.

This short description gives only a few of the many outings we had and places we visited but it might give some idea of the wonderful organisation that was needed to move about 200 girls from one place to another.

H.W.


ABROLHOS ISLANDS- HOLIDAY RESORT

The Abrolhos Group of islands are forty miles due west of Geraldton. There are about three hundred islands and coral outcrops in the group, and the largest is Pelsart - better known locally as "Long Island." It was there that we spent our holiday.

To reach the islands from Geraldton we travelled in the 37 ton ketch Batavia Road. It is 66 feet long and 18 feet wide, and takes between five and six hours for the trip. The sea journey is very interesting. Although the sea was a little rough, and the ketch tossed and rolled, and rode up and down with the swell, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

We saw many whales in the distance. They seemed to be playing, and were spouting and jumping out of the water.

After about four and a half hours sailing, one of the islands came into sight. Soon afterwards a motor boat came out to us from Post Office Island. Post Office was named because it is a central point in the islands and is a place where provisions are landed for the crayfisherman who live on nearby islands. Our skipper (Mr. Gaze) saw to the unloading of the provisions, and when the motor boat set off for the shore, we set sail again in calm water. An hour later we reached our holiday resort at Pelsart.

A wide reef protects the beach at Pelsart and the Ketch cannot go into the jetty, therefore we had to climb< over the ship's side and board a small motor boat which took us to the shore.

The settlement was built during the war for army use. It includes a big hut divided into dormitories, eleven small two-berth bungalows, a kitchen and dining room, and private quarters occupied by the lessees of the island, Mr. and Mrs. D. Gaze.

The Abrolhos island group is spread over about sixty miles of ocean. There are two main groups - the northern, and southern islands. Pelsart is in the southern group. There are coral reefs all through the surrounding seas, making the waters dangerous for all kinds of shipping, and even the smallest fishing boats must sail through narrow channels to avoid the reefs. Some of these reefs are only a few feet below the surface, others almost reach the surface, and the coral formations are still growing.

We were able to look into some of the deep pools along the reefs. The growing coral made the sea floor look like a fairy garden. The coral grows in many colours, some of them vivid reds and blues, others deep black, pink and pale greens. There were big flat sponges like tall mushrooms, and darting in and out of the breaks in the rock and coral were many small coloured fish with big filmy tails.

Deep down we could see the big fish swimming lazily back and . forth across the pools.

One afternoon we went out in a motor launch and watched a seaman diving for crayfish. He selected a small coral reef in fairly shallow water and examined it carefully to find the places where the crayfish were hiding. Then he would dive down and seize the crayfish in one hand. and swim back to the boat. These crayfish were later used as bait for bigger fish.


In the shallow water we saw hundreds of big black sea slugs, and here and there pretty pink jelly fish.

Pelsart Island is about nine miles long and half a mile wide at its widest parts. There are places where the island is only fifty yards wide, with the open ocean on one side, and the sheltered water of the lagoon on the other side. There is no soil because the island is almost entirely made up of broken coral and shingle, or flat pieces or rock. There is no grass to speak of, but in many places a tough kind of salt bush grows to about two feet in height.

Where this salt bush is found, many thousands of sea birds have been making their nests for many years. Several bird observers were visiting the island during our stay there and they made notes about thirty different kinds of birds they found on the island. The bird-nesting areas were interesting because there were dozens of nests in every .square yard of salt bush. The nests were so close together that it was quite impossible to walk through the scrub without treading on the nests and the birds. .

It was also intel'esting to find that one type of bird, the sooty tern, makes its nest right on top of the salt bush, while another, named the lesser tern, nests on the bare ground under the salt bush. But that is not all. In the same area the mutton birds have their burrows, and lay their eggs under the ground and hatch out their families there.

While all the birds were sitting on their nests, other parent birds were flying overhead, each making its own peculiar cry. They made a great noise throughout the day and night, but it became louder from time to time when sea gulls or sea eagles flew in and tried to rob some .of the nests. The seagulls are thieves because of their habi~ of stealing a nd eating eggs from the nests of other birds.

We spent some time watching the sooty terns making their nests. We saw them gathering seaweed from the beaches and from the water, and watched them flying back to the salt bush with long pieces of weed which they tucked around the other birds sitting on the partly made nests.

On the ocean side of the island the beaches are rough. They are made up of great piles of broken coral and shingle, and thousands and thosands of shells of many kinds.

We waded across one reef to another island commonly known as Flat Island which is only fifty or sixty yards wide. There we found the nests of two pairs of sea eagles. This small island is also the home of great numbers of rock crabs, and we caught many of them for the men to use as bait for fi sh . The men found the crabs to be very good bait.

Pelsart Island is the home of many families of large scaly lizards They are present in large numbers in the bird nesting areas. These lizards are about fifteen inches long, and some of the fat ones are more than two inches across the back. They have fairly long tails, and their forelegs are quite thick. Their four feet are shaped almost like our own hands. These lizards steal eggs from the birds' nests, but otherwise are quite harmless. They even become quite friendly. One used to visit the kitchen where it was fed on lettuce and pieces of tomato. At times they fight fiercely and bite each other's tails off. We saw lots with little

.stumpy tails which were growing back to normal size.

With all of these things to interest us, and with the warm sunny -days the boat trips to the reefs and fishing gounds we spent a most .enjoybale holiday.

JUDITH POLLARD


Q~iginal &f:~t5 ((jJ7<fJ5) BOARDERS' A LPHABET

A-Apple, better eaten in prohibited places.

B- Boarder, a creature credited with little or no intelligence, and destined to spend its youth in prison-like surroundings.

C-Chocolate, a delicacy much appreciated by Boarders.

D- Drawer, a continual state of untidiness.

E-Escort fee, a callous manner of taxation.

F-Food, lack of which causes the wild hysterical look in a Boarder'S eyes.

G-Gated! Fate of all felons.

H-Hint to all relations and friends: "Chocolate!"

I-Ink, the reason why Boarders cannot clean their fingernails.

J-Jumpers, optional in winter; compulsory in summer.

K-Kitchen, the focus of all Boarders eyes and mouths.

L-Lights-out bell-the signal to start talking.

M-Midnight feast, the reason why Boarders refuse second helpings next morning.

N-Noise, at which Boarders excel.

O-Orange, a fruit with a strong odour. Warning! Should not be included in midnight feasts.

P-Pocket money, which has a habit of not being an everpresent help in times of trouble!

Q-Question, a form of impertinence when Boarders are concerned.

R-Rats, there is a two-legged species peculiar to M.L.C.

S-Shower, a form of torture.

T-Tuckshop, on which Boarders survive.

U-Upstairs, the place where the Boarders live.

V-Vitality, exhibited at each sport's lesson.

W-Wesley, our brother college (no scandal, please!)

X-Xeat, Boarders on bale.

Z-Zachius, the chief tax collector.

(Y-being a question, and therefore impertinent-see Q-is omitted.)

-KENDALL CHAPMAN.

1/ ovember, 1949 THE COL LE GIAN

A CRAZY STORY

"P edro the Fisher man" met "Waltzing Matilda" "Down the Old Spanish Trail" near "A Little Duch Mill." "The Moon Was Coming Over the Mountain" and "The Rose in H er H air" made him w ant to " Dream." "In the Still of the Night" he said "I'm a Little On The L onely Side," "If I Had a Girl Like You," "Every Night Around This Time" "We Could Have Cocktails For Two" "In a Little Spanish Tearoom." "Be Honest With Me" "Do You Love Me?"

She replied, "I Can't Begin To Tell You" how "The Very Thought Of You Makes My Heart Go Crazy" as "Kiss Me Again" then "I'll Take The Highway," "I'll Be Seeing You." "Goodbye Little Darling, Goodbye," and "The Serenade Of The Bells" echoed after her as she took "The :Long Long Trail" back to her "Little Grey Home In The West"

-PEGGY ARMSTROJ,!.G, Form VA.

HOME WORK BY CANDLELIGHT DURING A POWER SHORTAGE

Eight o'clock! The lights went out, and the candle was lit. The tiny flame flickered uncertainly for a moment, and then flared up, as though with joy at its sudden fr eedom. In my imagination, the wierd shadows thrown about the room by the wavering light, became sinister and repulsive forms. The hunchback of Notre Dame! Nanjie bears. those fearsome, legendary dwellers of the African forest! Jane Eyre's lunatic, with rough, tangled hair and staring eyes--was that her insane terrifying, daemonic laughter? It was only a distant school bell.

But, how many heroes and heroines of literature have waited in the light of a solitary candle? I saw Sydney Canton sitting alone in his dungeon, waiting for death; Flora MacDonald crouching by a window with a candle in her hand to guide the Bonny Prince to safety. Rider Haggard's three explorers waiting in Soleman's treasure chamber, with the dead Foulate beside them; Jim Hawkins and his mother creeping stealthily up the old stairs to the captain's room, as disaster threatened.

A blinding flash followed-what was it? The lights were on, and my mother was shaking me and saying "Wake up, dear, and if you arc not going to do your homework, you had best go to bed."

-L.M.C.

TH E " PERFECT" SCHOOLGIRLS

"Jean!" You know you are not supposed to clean your shoes in your room. If I were you, I'd take them out on to the balcony. Monica will be round in a bout two minutes. She starts her rounds at quarter past five."

"Oh, stop nagging, Gay, I'll de what I want to. You're not a prefect -anyway, 50 . . ."

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"No, she's not, Jean, but she's trying to help you, now hurry up, and take your shoes out onto the balcony." Monica had at that moment happened to be on her rounds.

Jean picked up her shoes and went out of the door, looking very sulky. Monica called after her, "If you'd like to sew some tapes on the Common Room cushions, you can."

Jean did not reply, however, and the bang of the door at the end of the corridor told that she had gone to clean her shoes.

Monica looked round the room. "Everything is tidy, Monica, can I go down now?" asked Gay. "What's that under your bed?-a sock? Well you'd better put it way." Gay went to the drawer at the little dressing table and put the

sock inside. She and Jean shared a room. "What's that on the floor behind the dresing table?" "It looks as if my face-washer has fallen off the hook." After replacing the face-washer Gay came back to get ticked off.

Just at that moment Jean came in. She had a black hand where some boot blacking had escaped the shoe. As she went past she wiped her hand across Gay's face. Consequently, Gay's face was black.

"That was a nasty thing to do," said Monica. Gay just said "Thank you!" and went into the bathroom to wash it

off. When she came back she found her bed thoroughly jumped upon , and the room empty. Jean had gone downstairs.

Gay straightened hl!r bed and pulled Jean's to bits. She made it again, but she short-sheeted it. She had scarcely finished when the tea bell rang.

She ran downstairs at top speed, but she was in quite good time for tea.

After tea the girls had dancing for a while. Jean was in a bad mood and so wouldn't dance with Gay. She danced with Roma. Gay, not feeling very amiable, danced with Vicky. At half past six they all went into study. After study and prayers they all went upstairs.

Jean rushed into the room and grabbed her toilet bag and towel and went straight aw.ay to the bathroom. Gay was walking along the corridor with Shirley, and Shirley said:-

"Jean seems in a terrific hurry tonight. I wonder what's wrong." "Oh, we are just having a bit of a squabble, it'll blow over soon,

though." After getting her dressing gown and putting on h~r pyjamas, Gay

took her toilet bag and towel round to the bathroom. She passed Jean just coming back, but neither of them spoke.

After having a wash and cleaning her teeth, Gay returned to the bedroom. Miss Eastwater was just going to ring the silence bell. As Gay entered the room she saw Jean hurriedly pulling on her pyjamas. By the time Gay had put her things away, Jean and she were both ready to get into bed. Gay got in, watching Jean out of the corner of her eye. What had happened was that while Gay had been round to the bathroom, Jean had short-sheeted her bed. Now, they both got in watching each other, and when they found out, they both burst out laughing.

"You girls! don't you know it's silence!" Miss Eastwater enquired from the doorway, "You shall both llave six cushion covers to sew tapes on tomorrow."

After lights out that night, Jean and Gay laughed it over together, and forgot all about their quarrel.

-P.K.W.

November, I949 THE COLLEGIAN

THE BEGGAR

As I walked down the dusty road, I grew so tired-the heavy load

Weighed on my back more heavy still. So I sat down (against my will),

And while I sat I heard a soundHalf fearing, I turned my head around

And there I saw a poor old man Talk to his dog, and he began:

"A curly head and floppy ears, A silken coat and dry up tears,

Of those who sorrow over thee-That thou are dying by my knee.

And there is nothing I can do, Old comrade, now, but loving you

Will stay near by forever, aye, Forever, comrade and a day!

And s-aying this the poor old man Watched his comrade pass the span

Of this hard and weary life . . . This world of sin .. of hate .. of strife

Oh, God, that he could pass on too, And live there with his comrade true

E'en as the thought passed through his head. The old man fell-he too was dead.

-Ann Lisle.

LINES ON A DEAD CHILD

'Twas cold in the street and his little bare feet Stlimbled and shuffled in grime;

His pinched little face was slashed with the sleet; Why was he there at that time?

Where were his parents, and where did he lose The sparkle from his eye?

Why did he pleadingly put forth his hand To everyone passing by?

Why was his clothing all tattered and torn, Why did he look so sad?

Why was he there and what had he done To be left in the street half-clad?

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Why did he scream and totter and fall, Staining the pure snow red?

Why had nobody stopped to help The child that now lay dead?

Nobody cared, But crept away To a fire or cosy bed; Nobody knew That a mother true, Many a tear had shed.

November, I949'

P . Skelly, Form 5Bi.

BAZAAR

The bazaar, held at the College on Friday, November 11th, was quite a success, with a considerable number of parents, friends and Old Girls in attendance.

The stalls were a work stall, produce stall, flower stall, jumble stall and Red Cross stall. Miss Lapthorne sold the things which were made by the Mission Club for overseas missions in the VC classroom. I believe there was an ice cream stall when the bazaar flrst opened, but it was so popular that its supplies were exhausted before I found it.

The main attractions were the mannequin parade and afternoon tea. At the mannequin parade, given by the dressmaking girls, about forty garments made by the pupils were displayed. The garments included pyjamas, dressing gowns, shorts, slacks, blouses, toppers, skirts, gym. tunics and frocks. Judging by the crowd in attendance, this feature was apparently quite popular.

At various times during the afternoon the school film was shown on the projector in the library at Burnside.

The proceeds are not finalised at the time of going to press, but we estimate about £50 was raised, £25 of which goes to the Methodist Homes for Children, the rest to selected charities.

-AGNES JARVIE.

( Wholly ut up _ ) and printed by Tbe Wesfarmere Co.op. Prlntlns Worlu. 2' QUUD Street, Perth.

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