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CARMICHAEL HOUSE NOTES First term saw our ardent members at the top of the list for tidying of the grounds, IDQr 1Knnknhurrn Captain: N. Moss but in second term, in spite of 4c's valiant efforts, orange peel under gym. again de­ It really seems as though Carmichael is about to accomplish a "hat-trick" and feated us and we sank to third place. NOVEMBER, 1940 win for a third time in succession the Finally, cheerio Carmichaelites, good Carmichael Shield for work. Although at luck! and always remember our motto: present Ferguson is too close on our heels "Play the game!" to be comfortable, we have high hopes ing of two new class rooms begon last for an ultimate success. holidays and it is hoped they will be ready for opening on the cloy of the School Keep it up, Carmichoelites! bazoor. FERGUSON HOUSE NOTES We must congratulate Ferguson on win­ ning the recent athletic sports, olthough Captain: L. John We were all very sorry to bid Mr. Har­ it was not without mony onxious moments ("Toujours tout droit") rison goodbye and hope that he is liking on both sides, Cormichael breaking the Canberra, where he is now the Minister Until this year Ferguson has been with­ QNCE more our School witnesses a existing records in corner-spry, overhead of the Presbyterian Cathedral. Though he out a motto, probably because the Fer­ world war. It seems as though Milton and many under-age events. As in pre· took no lessons this year, as he was in guson clan, from which we get our em· was right when he wrote: "For what vious years our "fort" proved to be novelty camp, we still felt he was part of the blem, the sunflower, lacks one. We feel cc.n war but endless war still breed." We and sack races, and we must commend School and it seemed very fitting that his now, however, that it is time we had some in Australia find it hard to realize the Joan Menzies, Betty Norrie, and Barbara last visit to us was on Anzac Day, when ideals at which to aim. Though many terrors of war and perhaps that is all to Beard, who worked wonders in the sack he conducted a small service. We were suggestions were submitted we must thank the good for we are the rising generation and obstacle races. After having bad­ without a Minister for second term, but on Dr. Summers for the final conclusion at and therefore it seems fitting that we luck in dropping the flag and baton in the School's birthday Mr. Cameron, the which we arrived. sh")uld not be psychologically scarred for the team races we found ourselves com­ Moderator, made his first appearance at life. It is impo~sible for the youth of fortably installed in second place and School to lead our annual birthday ser­ "Toujours tout droit," as no doubt you Australia to know or understand anything wish to condole Stewart for the loss of vice. Since then, though he is very busy, all know, is French and may be taken to of the realities of war and thus it is our their House Captain just before the sports. mean: "always straightforward" in the task to try to preserve civilisation. he has found time to visit the School once a week for scripture lessons. "upright" sense or "always straight for­ First term house swimming sports re­ ward" meaning "advance." Since ' we In 1917 P.L.C. published its second At the end of last term Miss McCock!n­ sulted in a well-fought victory for Fer­ could not find a Scotch motto and as magazine. In this the editor writes: "The dale, of the W.C.T.U., paid us a visit, dur­ guson. There was an exciting tussle be­ Stewort's is Latin, and Carmichaers Eng­ dreadful war still goes on, and we left ing which she gave us a talk on intem­ tween Stewart and Carmichael for second lish, we decided to have ours French, behind in Australia are doing . our little perance and told us a little of the good place, the outcome of which was a draw, just to be different. We hope it pleases bit." Once again history repeats itself, work carried on by the Temperance Union much to mutual satisfaction. you all and that you will beor it in mind for those words might easily apply to in other parts of the world. at all times. 1940. At the beginning of second term The term singing competitions were com­ we began a War Fund and when we have peted with great gusto, Carmichael si>ain­ The progress for the House Shields has On the whole, however, except for a been interesting this yeor. Carmichael's collected £5 it is given to the ambulance few cases of measles, this has been a ing its vocal cords to the utmost (ana in­ standord of work has proved the highest fund and other similar patriotic causes. rather uneventful yoar for the School. cidentally emitting some queer noises) to There has also been ample scope for win by a narrow margin from Stewart. so far, while we are fighting with Stewart There have been several "changes in staff: for sport. knitters to show their abilities. Mrs. Wil­ Miss Gloe, Miss Major and Miss Smith liam Robertson of View Street, Cottesloe, replacing Mrs. Morrison, Miss McParlin, We have yet to see how the tennis We carried off the swimming with ease, very kindly donated £5 worth of wool and Miss Tory, respectively. Mrs. Wil­ matches will result. Let nothing daunt us, which victory made us determined to do which was knitted into scarves, sox and liams left us this year and Mrs. Riley is Carmichaelites, from trying to lift our posi­ still greater things in the field of sport. Balaklava caps for the Red Cross. now in chorge of the Commercial Form. tion from an inglorious third place. In tennis, however, Stewart proved the better team and we fell back to second On December 12th last year we held I wish to thank all those who have con­ Congratulations, Ferguson, on your bril­ place. Congratulations, Stewart! our 25th Annual Speech Night, at which tributed to the magazine in any way, and liant win in basket-ball. All we can say With the advent of basket-ball we rose the prizes were presented by Mr. Klein. I am particularly grateful to Miss Hendry, is that we fought to the end and it was once again to first place, only to come It was explained in the course of the even­ Miss Glee, Mrs. Robertson and the Com­ not through lack of trying that we finished third in the hockey. ing that though the erection of the new mittee for their interests and co-ope!Kltion. third. School buildings would be postponed on After much discussion it was finally decid­ The tidying of grounds, though not par­ account of the war, several class rooms ed that the senior magazine contribution Our members must be congratulated for ticularly brilliant, has been very even this would go up separately as it was impera· should go to E, .Richards, qnd the junior their enthusiastic performances in the year, Ferguson being about two points in live to hgve more spoce, Th\l~ the ):mild- one to N, Smith, house hockey matches, in which they were the lead. Singing-well the less said just beaten by Stewart. about that the better. We held our House athletic sport's re­ THE ART OF KNITTING cently and once again Ferguson was vic­ torious; all the Fergusonites were thrilled, especially the little ones, who did their To be definitely "it" this season one part very well. We must congratulate the must knit. To do so an extensive vocabu­ . two junior tunnel ball teams who gained lary is needed. The usual knit one, purl a first and a third, thereby adding eleven one, drop one, swear one is used by most points to our score. We also wish to people as a beginning and good results congratulate Connie Livermore, our c ham­ are guaranteed. pion athlete, and Aileen Pollard, of Car­ michael, who was runner-up, and wish Take my Aunt Sophia, for example. She them all the best for the Inter-School was a devout church woman and a prop sports. of the anti-drink, swear and gambling societies, but since she took up knitting by this ancient formula even the most hardened of sergeant-majors blush to hecr her.

One of the delights of knitting is the STEW ART HOUSE NOTES element of mystery attached to it. Last Captain: N. Smith. winter I started to knit the very latest 1940 jumper. After alternate knitting and (per Ardua ad Alta) swearing for several weeks I produced a delightful 1890 style of combinations, w hich Stewart tied w ith Carmichael for second I intend wearing as a new season bcthing position in the swimming, Ferguson with suit. After all, the government wishes us her various outstanding swimmers coming to avoid waste. first. We had more success in the tennis, however, and through the consistent play I have another scheme which the Red of the team we managed to come first. In Cross might adopt. Instead of pulling un­ THE BOARDERS' NOTES The social highlight of the boarders' year second term we won the hockey, 15ut did was our concert. When the idea was first done the sox, scarves and Balaklava hel­ "The old boarder changeth, not accomplish the same feat in the basket­ suggested it was received rather du'bious­ mets that have gone wrong and are studies Yielding piece to new." ball- we came second, Ferguson winning in corrugations, bumps and ridges, these ly and then it was taken up with great with an excellent all-round team. Stewart might be used in warfare instead of barb As the saying goes. This year saw enthusiasm. A committee was chosen arid took a back seat in the house bthletic wire entanglements. It would save the many new faces amongst the familiar old sugge?tio~s poured in Jpon it like a deluge sports, coming third; perhaps we are stor­ soldiers a good decrl of trouble a nd- even ones. But although there were mapy new un\11 It d1d not know whether it was on ing all our energy for the tennis ip order a German would find it well nigh impos­ boarders there were unfortunately many its head or its heels. to maintain the same success as we met sible to crawl through entanglements pro­ who had left and when we came back to with in the first term. duced by the Ladies' Guild of this parish. School this year we found that the board­ Eventually, however, items were chosen ing house had diminished somewhat and and rehearsals began in a rather irrw!u­ consequently the dormitories at' Junior lar haphazard fashion. We would like to This year the work has not been too Knitting instructions might be us~d as take this opportunity of thanking Dr. Sum­ good, but even now we have a chance of House were no longer being inhabited. the basis of a new code. They usually mers and Miss Eccles for dragging us out pulling up. Aren't there a leV{ dark Sister Trestrail left us at the encl of last read something like this: K 1 P 1 X W 2 of the mire and putting some improvements horses who will hurry up and come to • repea t 9 times from • D 60 K 1 P I S year to be a Florence Nightingale.' but we were glad to welcome Miss Bowra, who mto our efforts. But alas! our costume the fore? In much the same way • as the 6 M 2. This would read, of course: Nine department was in a sad state and our work, the tidying of the grounds has has filled her position very capably a nd German Divisions left Calais at 7 p.m. collection of stage properties was almost proved a weakness. In the singing we has mothered the younger boarders of Korrawilla. - nil, until Matron and Or. Summers 'came have come second both terms. It is really Knitting is, of course, not a recent' inno­ to the rescue once again. We would like time we showed Miss Hutchinson that we vation. Mrs. William, as all the history We were also very sorry to lose Miss to thank Matron, especially for her kind can sing and c:ome first. books relate, knitted hubby a purple chest McFarlin, who has for the last few years assistance in this direction. protector to wear at Hastings, a nd Mcidame been guiding the minds of P.L.C. in the Finally, here's luck to all those taking Deforge, holder of the Marseilles knitting paths of mathematics, as well as keeping At last the day dawned and the pros­ part in the Inter-School Athletic ; Sports, mcwthon, counted her stitches as the a watchful eye over the gardens.' pective actresses regarded their plight hoping they bring home the shield, and heads fell during the French Revolution; with mixed feelings. In the morning At the end of first term Miss Foulds left also good luck to everyone sitting for but that was before my time. Till the numerous heads of hair were miraculous­ us after so many years of association with Junior and Leaving exams. at the _ end of present day no one has realised the pos­ ly converted into smart coiffures and in sibilities of this ancient sport. the School to be the better half of Mr. this year. Williams. the afternoon a dress rehearsal was held at the Myola Hall. Soon after tea every-

• 9 one was back at the hall being plastered structing and entertaining. We also have "upped" and let fo rth a torrent of whys with powder and paint so that they might a film library which includes a great and w herefores- Oh yes! She was q uite fl oat across the footlights in an aura of variety of films: There is "The Merchant sure tha t poetry was meant more for boauty. The hall filled rapidly and on of Venice," in the English Section; in the pleasure than instruction. June would ha ve liked to say a few words a t one the stage the actresses were receiving Geography Seeton there is "Scandinavia," "Perth to Kalgoorlie," "Canada Forests" stage, but was not permitted . The others their last instructions. Then the curtain and "Paris," and many other films. ha d their sa y, and w hen all was ended, rose and the concert began. we decided tha t poetry w a s definitely The Hygiene Section includes "Fly as a meant for pleasure a nd not for instruction. Three plays were presented and other Librarians: V. Bailey and F. Lissiman. Disease Carrier," "Digestive System," and items included sketches and songs. All "Teeth," while in the Science Section there Sometime this term we are having a The increased number of books in the concert in aid of war funds, and so we the actresses played their parts very well are many films dealing with electricity, library shows that yet another year has light, magnetism, etc. are getting busy on pla ys a nd selecting and put a lot of time and work into them. passed. The reference library has become parts. indispensable to many, while the fiction The concert was a great financial suc­ library is still universally popular. At one meeting there was a talk on cess for we raised £20, which we gave to "Thypresum," which is a certain day on This year the reference library has un­ which the Tamils, a na tive race, atone for the Red Cross. We would like to thank LITERARY NOTES dergone a great change. In her enthusi­ their sins. The girls seemed quite horri­ Dr. Paton and Mrs. Molloy for their gen· asm for the library, Dr. Summers has clas­ field to hear tha t the men went through erous donations towards the concert fund. The Club has its first meeting . . . the sified all the books under the Dewey Secretary has forgotten to bring the the streets with long, sharp-edged spears System. As there are about one thousand minutes . . . Half the committee cannot thrust in their bodie s. They had to walk At the end of second term the majority books in the library this is no small task. attend because Miss Blaxland says: for a distance of over three miles-bleed­ of the boarders attended the Viennese Bal­ All bra nches of learning are represented "Hockey and basket-ball practice to-day, ing at· every step, and with heavy loads let. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed them­ in the reference library and the constant girls!" And so starts our first meeting. on their backs. It is sheer torture, and selves and we would like to thank Dr. stream of new books maintains an untir­ It doesn't take long for the Secretary to the men are scared for days a fter. ing interest. jot down a few notes or for chairs to be Summers for letting us attend this enter­ So much for Literary Notes. tainment and letting us put it on the bill. The fiction library is still strongly sup­ ·drawn around. The President nervously Some boarders were so enthralled by the ported and the old favourites are still be­ takes the "chair." But everything goes We hope that the Club will go forward grace of the ballerinas that they tried to ing read with great enjoyment. There are well-very well- if I may say so. Miss to success in the near future. imitate them in the dormitory at night. several new books this year, including Gloe, our guest of honour, gave us a most interesting talk on her first impressions of ThEO) ir interpretation of the flights and poses "Blood Relations," by Phillip Gibbs, which Hitler. There followed a few games and was far from graceful and unfortunately is a story about the Great War; "Hous"e­ the meeting ended. their dancing was not appreciated by the master," by Ian ~ ay, a story of school _other members of the dormitory. life; "Behold! Here's ?oison," a thriller We have not yet had another meeting by Georgette Heyer, and "Man-Shy," a this term, but hope to soon. The idea of story of the Australian out-back, written We. would like to thank Dr. Summers having a Literary Club was first suggest­ by Davidson. ed to us by Miss Gloe. and was enthusias­ foe her kindness in letting us accept the tically agreed to. Elections were made invitations of Christ Church a nd Scotch From the Junior Book Club there are: and the members met to arrange a pro­ College for their concerts. Christ Church "Gino Watkins," by Scott; "Manka the gramme for the day. The chief aim of our FORMS VIa and Vlb concert was held in second term and the Sky Gipsy," by Walkins-Pitchford; club is to enlarge on our literary know­ Captain: L. John concert at Scotch College in the beginning "Stra ngers to Freedom," by Marjorie Bow­ ledge of third term. Some actors in the Scotch en; "The Crown," by Elizabeth Paulsen; This y ear on account of the small num­ concert seemed to turn the hearts of cer­ "Primula," by George Preedy; "The Bird At one meeting we had a most amus­ bers VIa and Vlb share the same class­ tain boarders and it appears that mous­ in the Tree," by Elizabeth Goudge, and ing debate, the subject being "Is Poetry roo~. At first this was a severe blow to "Family Footlights," by Kitty Barne. tachios are favoured by these dashing meant for pleasure or for instruction?" VIa, who had prided themselves on being Some fourth-formers w ere pre sent and cavaliers. in splendid seclusion a t the top of the The new books in the reference library everyone sat themselves down to listen, School. A further blow was rendered include: "The Complete Opera Book," by criticise, and last but not lea st, eat apples when, owing to their being in the minor­ This year as always we have been Kobbe; "Johnson over Jordan" and "Two (much to the President's disgust). Joan, ity, VIa found they had no lessons actually blessed with the usual crop of infectious Time Plays," by Priestley; "Great Eng­ Nancy and Beryl argued that poetry was in their class-room. However, the idea of diseases. It is measles this year and once lishmen," Henry and Bonar; "Inside Eu­ for pleasure and June, Jessie and Beth moving from room to ·room appealed far more the boarders' sitting room has been rope," by Gunther; "The Golden Fleece," were quite sure that it was meant for in­ more tha n having lessons with Vlb, a by Harding and "The Dauphin," by B. turned into a hospital. Everyone is feeling J. struction. thought w hich appalled them. After the Morton. behind their ears for lumps and spots, June started . . . all very interesting first w eek or two of shock, however, we but so far only a few boarders have suc­ This year the School has invested in a and certainly well prepared, and Joan did all settled down ha ppily and f orc~ot our cumbed. film projector which has proved both in- not seem to have a chance. !3ut she differences, 10 11

mistress, Mrs. Riley, adopted the same totalled £ 1 Os. 5d. for the term. War Fund In first term we excelled ourselves by FORM Vb idea, and Cot Fund is now replenished, resulted in £2 6s. 2~d. for the last terms­ giving the penny concert. Owing to the Captain: P. Sanderson while pocket money is considerably dim­ Vvar Fund only starting in second term. new exam. system there was less time at inished. We have formed amongst the girls of the end of term for rehearsals and conse­ The form this year comprises only six­ our form a Hyena Club, but our smiles do quently we had to make do with what we teen of us, but we are enjoying a very We were sorry to lose the valuable not seem to be appreciated, and generally could. The result was somewhat breath­ pleasant year with Miss Major, a new­ tuition of Miss Foulds and Miss Sparks end in the most drastic and backaching taking and opinions differed greatly as to comer to the School, as our form mistress. in second term, but are now progressing punishment known as "weeding in the the merits of our effort. Though not what As is always the way in a junior form, we favourably under Mrs. Riley's guidance. wilderness." The ,club's motto is: "Life is one would call a brilliant form, we have are all feeling the strain of our coming In fact, there is only one visible cloud on just one big smile." at least one of our members in everything; examinations, which certainly makes study the horizon and that is the Junior, looming for instance, we boast seven prefects, two compulsory, or at any rate, prompts us nearer as each day passes. Also this year we have had several house-captains, and three vice-captains; to make a very good pretence of hard visitors: Scotch terriers, fox terriers, water several good runners, tennis players and labour. A successful Tuck Shop was carried out spaniels and ordinary mongrels. They all other sporting celebrities, not to mention in first term, which resulted in 15/- for the seem to have taken a liking to IV a class our budding arstists, musicians, poets and We must congratulate several of our Cot Fund, and we have three new pic­ room and wait at recess time to catch any desk-varnishers. (We must compliment the form-mates on their good play in the teams. tures to our credit. crumbs which may fall accidentally from latter and hope there will be enough var­ At the present time music examinations some kind, sympathetic dog-lover's fingers. nish to go all round next time.) And now seem to be in the air and practice is a A great deal of the School's type-writing we must say farewell and wish all those welcome substitute for "swot," or is it? and duplicating has been done by Com­ who are leaving the best of luck for the Anyway, we wish all those who are sit­ mercial, including English plays, hygiene future. ting for the exam. the best of luck. notes, the A.S.C.M. Camp Rag and numer­ ou t other articles. FORM IVc As well as cot-fund, this year we have had to part up with our pennies for the We are blessed w ith the four best Captain: L. Davey swimmers, one "A" tennis team member war fund. We all consider we have done No need for us to broadcast, as we quite well in both funds, thanks to our and three of our girls are in the "A" FORM Va think we make ourselves heard. able representatives, who give us· no hockey team. This year, so far, has passed pleasantly peace if we have not done our bit. Heard? Yes! At least by dint of talk­ for Va., despite the fact that the once dis­ ing and laughter. But we are a happy tant Junior (a pressing need for study and Thanks a re due to Miss Gloe, who very crowd of twenty girls. quick revision) awaits us in November-as kindly arraroged an evening when we all thoroughly appreciated "Othello" as play­ FORM IVa We are all new to the College this year the Mistre3ses take great pleasure in re­ and we still have to learn some of the minding us. It has become so realistic ed by the Repertory Club. We have also Captain: D. White enjoyed hygiene and biology lessons, in traditions of the School. We must know of late that some of the more studious the things that are done, or not done by which we have been shown films dealing Our Form IVa is the largest form in members of the form have started to the P.L.C.-ites. We are trying to live up with those subjects. Thank you very the School, and, of course, considered by "swot" (on reading this, form mistresses to the Pledge of Loyalty and promise "to much! us the best. This is, however, a matter of should refrain from using such c~ude lan­ transmit the College" to those who follow opinion, because we have heard whisper­ guage as "Oh, yeah!", "like fun!"). Our Li terary Club, formed this year, has us, better and greater than it was trans­ ed by outsiders that our talking can be Swatting should be tried as a last resort proved quite a success and we have mitted to us." when all other means fail. heard from quite a long way off. heard some interesting talks and a debate. You will hear more from us yet, both We hope to be sufficiently practised to Our Form has been represented this The elaborate pound system we have es­ in school work and sport. put on a little show sometime this term tablished in our class is quite a profitable year in the "A" tennis team by June East The majority of us are aiming at being a:1d we expect you all to come along. ' concern for tr.e Cot Fund. It arouses many and Flavia Pestalozzi; in the "A" hockey nurses, so, when in need, send for a mem­ ferocious comments, however, from unfor­ by Aileen Pollard and June East, and in ber of IVc, just to give her some practice. Well, here's luck to all Junior candi­ tunate patrons who leave sand shoes, ten­ the "A" basket-ball team by Flavia Pesta­ dates and a welcome to next year's Vb. lozzi. nis rackets and gym. tunics scattered Lates! Sometimes we are, but when about the cloak room floor. These are we run for a bus and the wind takes our Last term Miss Gloe formed a Literary held up by our form mistress in the morn­ hats and our money descends to the foot­ Club for the fives, and this has provided ing in front of the class for the unhappy path, we cannot proceed without that two several afternuons of both instructive and COMMERCIAL FORM NOTES owner to claim. and sixpence-then the gardens profit! interesting entertainment for us. One member, very seriously thought of Captain: N. Moss The first term this year we managed to sheep-farming, so commenced with one This term our sense of tidiness has im­ collect for the Cot Fund £2; this includes sheep. The said member is now in trouble At the beginning of the year Miss Foulds proved, under the keeq eyes of our form money taken for pound, but is not, how­ with her family, and has come to the devised a new way of dealing with un­ mistress, Miss Gloe. l ever, with the aid of a tuck shop. Second conclusion that one sheep is more bother wary people by starting a pound into term cur form was selected to give the than a flock. Several girls out of the fives are enter­ which all untidy or stray sandshoes and usual end of term concert. The proceeds, ing for the "Alliance" this term, and in school books were deposited. Much to ~6/5, went towards \h~ Cot fund! whi<;:h The sheep is a blac;k on<>! conclusion, we wish them the best of l\!ck! the disgust of the wholE) form, O\lr new 12

FORM IVb FORMS II and I Captain: E. Frearson (By Mrs. Cole) A great many changes have taken Here we are, quite a big family now, place in IVb this year. Elaine Henson, almost at the end of another year-and our former Form Captain, worked hard to a very busy one, too. make this form a success and we were sorry to see her leave. Quite a number of new ]aces have ap­ On Wednesday (18th September) we peared (from lime to time) eagerly wel­ were very excited to receive our new comed by the old ones, who always de­ desks as a reward for our tidiness and clare, "The more the merrier!" we will try to keep up our standard. The girls have worked enthusiastically, Unfortunately our Cot Fund and War and responded well to the many and vari­ Fund are not up to the mark, but we shall ous charitable a nd patriotic calls made endeavour to improve these in the near upon them. future. During the year we have been collect­ Congratulations to Robin Carne and ing stamps and silver paper in the hope Susan Hunt, who secured colours in the that these will improve the war condi­ lntAr-School Swimming Carnival. tions. Spare minutes before school and during First term we did sewing for handwork, recess have been occupied in gardening, while in the second term we did knitting in which the girls have taken a very keen for the soldiers and now we are painting interest. for the bazaar. Topping the list in "gold stars," which are won on weekly tests, are: Peggy Moss II and Ann Giles I.

FORM III A "knitting group" was formed during Captain: J. Melsom second term, and a large parcel of knitted comforts was sent away. This year we are nineteen in number, having n;nl? new girls the first term. We w ere sorry to say good-bye tel Penelope Paterson at the end of second term, but were glad to welcome Marjorie Hubbard to our class at third term. KINDERGARTEN NOTES We were rather low in our Cot Fund ,, donations the first term, but by holding a (By Mrs. Woodman) tuck shop and generally "pulling our socks up," we managed to increase the second We have been steadily increasing in term's contributions. However, we are by numbers all the year, and now have a no means the proud class at the top of the very full class-room. There has been very list lor the Cot Fund, we are sorry to say. little sickness among the children, conse­ quently we have been able to do a great The removal of our old desks and the deal of extra work. arrival of new ones caused quite a sen­ sation in our class at the beginning of third term. They are much lighter in The children have been very keen on colour and lend a tone · of cheerfulness knitting, and have completed a la rge num­ to the room. At first, however, we could ber of hot-water bottle covers and scarves which have been sent to the Red Cross !-Prefects: M. Holder, J. Finch, R. Kelly, R. Fidge, C. Livermore, L. John, not manage to get in and out of our Dr. Summers, B. Munro-George. desks without making a scraping noise and other organisations. Tuck shops have 2-Swimmers: B. Graham, N. Newton, N. Moss, P. Hamilton, J. Moore, with our chairs. Now we can mm;age a been well patronised, hence the C:ot Fund B. Wolff, C. Kellow, B. Beard, N. Baty. little better though. nos benefited con~ider ably, 3-Runners: M. Russell, J. Menzies, C. Livermore, B. Beard, J. Fernie, B. Webster, M. Morris, L. Jenkinson, P. Moss, A. Newman. M. Vincent, N. Lamont-Smith, B. Davies, Y. Wilson. Vice-President: Dr. V. SUMMERS, M.A., D.U.P. i4

and some of the teaching staff attended The money collected for the War Fund and we all found the lectures most instruc­ has reached a gwtifying total. We found tive. In fact, they gave rise to some rather it rather difficult, however, to choose be­ "good" poetry, which was appreciated by tween so many worthy appeals. Finally, all who had learnt it. varied sums were donated to the Red Cross Ambulance Appeal, Red Cross Gen­ No School dance was held this year, on eral Funds, Women's War W orkers, Mer­ account of the war. The fancy dress chant Service, Camp Comforts, Naval dances were held as usual and they were Comforts Funds and Air Raid Victims in a huge success. The junior dance was Britain. held at the end of second term and the senior dance in the beginning of third term. We would like to thank Miss Eccles, Miss Gloe, and Miss Hendry for making te senior dance such a success. £1/16/­ was collected at the senior dance and £3/17/6 a t the junior dance. These pro­ ceeds are to go to the cot fund.

GARDENING NOTES THE COT FUND, WAR FUND, This year, owing to the lack of ram­ AND KNITTING and energy on the parts of some girls­ some of the gardens have suffered. People 'vVe will have to put on a spurt if we depending en the rain to water the gar­ are to collect the £50 for the upkeep of dens have been disappointed and the our cot at the Children's Hospital this .year. gardens have 'locked rather pale. Perhaps the reason for this is that we are also contributing to a new fund, instituted This year we have had many enjoyable I should like to take this opportunity of PREFECTS' NOTES this year. That is the war fund. Never­ Music Club meetings" which have all been thanking Miss Hendry for the enthusiasm theless, there have been a number of well attended. We appreciate the, value she has shown in connection with the This year there are only seven prefects tuckshops bringing in an appreciable of hearing so many beautiful compositions gardening. - three day girls and four boarders. amount, while the junior and senior fancy such as the Schumann· Concerto in A Minor, and the Schubert Symphony in C This year the prefects have been raising dress balls enjoyed their usual success. This year the gardening was under a Minor, by medium of the grammaphone. new scheme. The gardeners "dubbed in" a special collection for the School war fund. To this our eats' meeting money The class collections this year are as a small sum of money which they gave follows:- This year we have had two visits from to Miss Hendry, who bought and distrib­ goes, since we have abolished them for Mr. Ron Smythe and Mr. Coomber, whose uted seedlings. The flowers produced were the time being, as unnecessary pleasures. VIa and VIb ...... £ 1 12 ll~ recitals were enjoyed by the whole school. supposed to be sold to Matron for the A scavenger hunt was also held in aid Va. £1 6 5 We would iike to congratulate Betty tables-the proceeds going to the cot fund. uf the war fund and it was a great suc­ .. Vb. £1 6 6 Munro-George, who won the exhibition for Unfortunately a sufficient quantity of flow­ cess. It was quite unusual to see the Vc. £1 10 3~ Grade II iast year and gained honours in ecs has not been produced. Shame on the School running around collecting dead IVa. £2 0 0 Grade I this year. Betty also won the gardeners! Some gardens, however, show flies, ants, etc" whic:h were part of the IVb. £1 9 1 gold medal for the under 16 solo in the good results a3 the reward for hours of requirements for winning the prize. IV c. £1 7 2 ~ · ecent musical festival. hard labour. III ... 16 8 We would like to thank St. Mary's for II. and I. . . . £1 19 8 Results of University Examinations of The wilderness has gone back to its their invitation to the dress rehearsal of Kindergarten £1 13 4 1939:- natural wild state. It was once a flour­ their play "Miss Armitage's Awakening," ~ written by their headmistress. All the ishing vegetable garden. Total £15 2 Grade II: prefects who attended found it most en­ B. Munro-George (honours) The Junior House gardens are certainly tertaining. V. Bailey (credit) a credit to their small bands of workers. We are all doing our share, hoWI)IT'lr Congratulations, Junior House! The flower During second term the boarder prefects small, to help win the war. Diligent knit­ Grade IV: beds are a blaze of colour over there just attended a ir-raid lectures, which were de­ ters of socks, scarves, and Balaclava !lei­ P. Horne (pass) now. By way of advice I might say that signed to give us some knowledge of what mets, can be seen at every turn. Parcels W . Gillam (pass) if the plants were not uprooted every day to do in an air raid. They were given at of knitting were sent to the Red Cross, to see how they are progressing, the gar­ School by the senior warden of the sector Camp Comforts Fund, French .Relief Fund Grade VI: dens would be even more colourful. in which the School lies. Dr. Summers and the Merchant Service. B. Wolff (credit) i6 17

GUIDE NOTES, 1940 for both the war efforts and the free kin­ a nticipatory hopes were fulfilled. We were dergarten. each issued with a palm leaf, on which This year the number of Guides in our was neatly piled a delectable mess of With this we say good-bye and hope company rose to thirty-five, four of whcih curried meat, vegetables and rice, hotly that others will become Guides and share are still recruits. Earlier in the year, some seasoned with Indian peppers and tasty with us the camp fi res, hikes and rallies of the girls from St. Hilda's who wanted nuts. to become Guides, attended our meetings, that we all enjoy so much. and after passing their tenderfoot test, Mr. Thacore, the honoured guest (who were enrolled as Guides. We now have incidentally supervised the preparations), four patrols: Bantams, Kookaburras, Mag­ said grace in Hindustani amid general pies, and Blue Wrens, the leaders being laughter and the repast began. The Sin­ M. Griffin, B. W ebster, M. Webster, and BROWNIE NOTES gapore girls were proficient in rolling each E. Holland respectively. morsel into a little ball and popping it Tu whit, tu woo into their mouths, but we preferred to eat Nearly half the company have earned Tu whit, tu woo our meal in a more "Aussie" manner, Tu whit, tu woo-c-o their Second Class badge and are well on gingerly with fork and spoon. After a The inter-house sports were held this their way to several proficiency badges, This year Helen Pearson, Judith Keane dessert, which lasted rather like uncooked year on Friday, October 11. Despite rain while e thers have made a good start on and Elizabeth Clifton flew up to Guides, cake mixture, apples were eaten with which made the ground heavy and sent their Second Class. Captain Baird has but in their places we have several new great gusto, finishing up with a cup of audience and competitors scurrying to shel­ passed the girls in the Second Class, but Brownies. lea. ter, seven records were either broken or in other case3 we have to thank Miss equalled. Betty Webster equalled the un­ Hendry, Miss Glee, Miss Eccles, Mr. During last term the Brownies went up Many amusing games were played and, after Interesting talks by Mr. Thacore and der 14 record and Laurel Jenkinson the F'oulkes-Taylor, Mr. Love, Miss Gray, Miss to 6PM studio. We broadcast a play under 12. The records for both passball Hope, and Miss Bowra. from the story of how Brownies began. Senior Officers, we finished with the usual prayer. and overhead were also broken. Connie Those who were not actually in the p lay Livermore of Ferguson House, by winning An important event during the year helped with the singing. was a camo held in Mrs. Dawson's prop­ Funds collected went to the relief of the open 100 yards and the open 50 yards, gained the title of Champion Athlete with erty at For~stfield from May 20 to the 27. While we were on holidays there was students in devastated Europe. The routine was as usual, rising at 7.30 a large rally at Government House for ten points. Aileen Pollard of Carmichael The annual camp was held at Glen (sometimes), breakfast at 8.30, and dinner Lady Gowrie, but unfortunately not many was runner-up. After a hard fought tussle Forrest in the May holidays, where three at I o'clock. Between breakfast and din­ Brownies out of our pack were able to Ferguson won with 128 points to Car­ P.L.C. girls attended. ner, the girls performed their special duties, go as most of them were away. michael's 104 and Stewart's 71. including the water parade, which caused An interesting afternoon was spent at We all look forward to Wednesday, a great disturbance among the Guides. Sisler Kate's Home in Queen's Park, where On Saturday, October 19, the inter-school because that is the day we all meet for After dinner there was a rest hour, and we explored the buildings and grounds sports were held a t Perth Oval. Everybody Brownies. then games or a walk until tea-time. Al­ and decided to adopt a small half-caste concerned trained with great vigour under though the days were fully occupied, Cap Tu whit, tu woo child and also to provide clothes for her. the able and enthusiastic guidance of Miss managed to fit in two hikes and a fancy Tu whit, tu woo Blaxland. Despite our valiant efforts we dress ball. Everything was organised very Tu whit, tu woo-c-o obtained second place, Perth College beat­ well, as the P.Ls . and Seconds had a -Janet Martin. ing us to the proud title of Champion camp in the Christmas holidays to train School. However, we achieved a record them for the bigger one. Sunday being because each of our competitors got into visitors' day, we received visits from seve­ HOME a final. Aileen Newman won the second ral of the guides' parents, and from the heat of the under 16 event, June Fernie the camp adviser, Mrs. Carlton. A.S.C.M. NOTES Beneath the blue Australian sky, 100 yards open heal, Peggy Moss the un­ A thousand wonders 'round us lie, der 12 heat, and Marion Russell the sec­ On another occasion we helped in a fete A.S.C.M. activities commenced this year The cream and crimson gum-tree flowers, ond heat of the open 50 yards. Last but held at Mrs. Foulkes-Tayler's home, the with "An Indian Tea." Senior and Junior The pale gold wattle's rustic bowers. not least our champion, Connie Livermore, funds of which were to buy camp equip­ officers contributed to make this a very The leschenaultia's brilliant blue, carried off the first heal of the 50 yards ment for the lst and 2nd Cottesloe Com­ enjoyable party and most of the senior The lovely hovea's purple hue. open. panies. Another time we ourselves held a school were present. While tea was being· The air is fresh and clean and sweet, concert and from this gained a small but prepared we donned our dog-tickets and The gums are like a Spanish fleet. N. Ferguson of Perth College was the helpful sum of money for the Seamen's trooped down to the hockey field where The kangaroo paws, red and green, inter-school champion athlete, Connie Liv­ Mission. several energetic Indian games were play­ Present an ever-striking scene. ermore being a close runner-up, and June ed, which were enhanced by occasional And there a spider orchid bold, Fernie tying for third place. During second term we attended a con­ savoury odours wafting from the gym. cert held by the lst Cottesloe Guides and Its waxen petals will unfold found it very enjoyable. In our spare When the summons came for tea we To greet a new Australian day The final scores were: P.C. 108, P.L.C. time we earn money and sew and knit flocked- to the - ~aHng place where our And to our land its homage pay. 82, M.L.C. 78l 18 19

30 yards Freestyle (under 12)- P. Wilton (F.), l; ). Keane (S. ), 2; D. Sanderson (C.), 3. Record. 30 yards Breast-stroke (under 1 0)-R. Carne (S.), l; Y. Wilson (S.), 2; A. Giles (F.), 3. 30 yards Breast-stroke (under 14)-C. Kellow (F.), I; M. Whittle (F.), 2; A. Barker (C .), 3. 55 yards Breast-stroke (open)-N. Moss (C.), l; N. Baty (F.), 2; N. Newton (F.), 3. Record. Dive (und2r 16)--N. Baty (F.), I; F. Pestalozzi (F.), 2; ). Baker (S.), 3. 30 yards Backstroke (under 14)-B. Wolff (S.), 1; C. Kellow (F.), 2; A. Barker (C.), 3. 55 yards Backstroke (open)-B. Graham (F.), I; ). Dow (F.), 2; ). Baker (S.), 3. 55 yards Freestyle (under 16)-). Dow (F.), l; Enthusiastic swimmers began training N. Baty (F.), 2; M. Parker (S.), 3. hard at the commencement of the summe r Dive (open)-N. Newton (F .), I; L. John (F.), term and, as a free bus conveyed the 2; H. Edelman (C.), 3. swimmers to the Claremont baths, there Life-Saving Event-Carmichael, l; Ferguson, was a general scramble .at 3.30 every 2; Stewart, 3. afternoon for a seat. A common s ight was 55 yards Backstroke (under 16)-). Dow (F.), a laden bus steering skilfully down the I; N. Baty (F.), 2; ). Baker (S.), 3. incline to the baths packed with excited Musical Lifebuoys-Stewart, l; Ferguson, 2; girls anxious to be in the water. Carmichael, 3. Four-oar Race-Carmichael, l; Ferguson, 2· N. Newton was champion swimmer in Stewart, 3. the school sports w ith 27 points to her Peanut Scramble-D. Sanderson (C.), I; A. Giles (F.), 2; ). Davis (C.), 3. credit. She set new figures for the 55 Inter-house Relay (under 14)-Carmichael, l; yards freestyle (open), (B. Graham was run­ Stewart, 2; Ferguson, 3. ner-up), w h ile N. Moss broke the record Old Girls' Race- F. Maguire, l; W. Smith, 2; for 55 yeards breast-stroke. K. Baird, 3. Intoi-house Relay (open)--Ferguson, l; Stew­ Seven new records were established, in­ m :, 2; Carmichael, 3. cluding the 30 yards breast-stroke under twelve, which was broken by J. McWil­ liam. LIFE-SAVING NOTES The inter-house competition was won by Ferguson . In spite of our efforts to win the Barron Trophy in first term we were defeated by Results of School Sports P.C. by the narrow margin of five seconds. Five teams entered for the event from vari­ 110 yards Freestyle (open)- N. Newton (F.), I; B. Graham (F.), 2; M. Parker (S.), 3. ous schools and the official placings were: P.C., first, total time 337 l-5 secon ds; P.L.C., 30 yards Breast-stroke (under 12)-). McWil­ second, total time 343 seconds; P.M.S., liam (F.), I; D. Sanderson (C.), 2; ). Keane (S.), 3. Record. third. 30 yards Freestyle (under 10)-S. Hunt (C.), Audrey Davis (P.C.) beat Nancy Moss I; Y. Wilson (S.), 2; ). Rosier (F. ), 3. by l l-5 seconds for the champion swim­ Record. mer. Their respective times were 80 3-5 55 yards Breast-stroke (under 16)-N. Moss seconds and 8 1 4-5 seconds. (C.), I ; P. Winter (S.), 2; B. Webster (C.), 3. Record. Miss Blaxland is at present coaching the girls, taking land drill during the dinner 55 yards Freestyle (under 14)-P. Hamilton (S.), 1; A. Barker (C.), 2; B. Wolf (S.), 3. hour. B. Beard and N. Moss are training a team each for the Bronze Medallion in Breast-stroke Relay-Ferguson, 1; Carmichael, 1-"A" Tennis Team: L. John, F. Pestalozzi, M. Parker, ). Finch, ). East, order to gain the lst Class Instructor's Cer­ 2; Stewart, 3. Record. ). Fernie, C. Livermore, N. Baty. Dive (under 14)- M. Bean (C.), I; B. Wolff tificate and several girls are training for 2-"A" Hockey Team: I. Anderson, A. Pollard, B. Graham, F. Lissiman, (S.), 2; N. Kerr (C.), 3. the Bronze and Silver Medallions. We C. Livermore, ). Finch, ). Menzies, B. Munro-George, ). East, N. Smith, 55 yards Freestyle (open)-N. Newton (F.), I; wish them the best of luck for the exami­ H. Cook, ). Fernie. B. Graham (F.), 2; M. Parker (S.), 3. Record. nations in early November. 3-"A" Basketball Te am: ). Baker, F. Pestalozzi, B. White, D. Whyte, L. john, M. Parker, M. Russell. 21 26 ~~~~------~=-:=------~ CRITIQUE BY MISS BLAXLAND Lynley John (Captain) A brilliant centre, quick, accurate, and re· liable. Combined well with the team, and made a splendid and helpful captain. Dorothy Whyte (attack wing) Height an asset. Plays a very good g ame - passes accurately, is quick and combines well, especially with centre and defence wing. Ma rion Russell (defence wing) Reliable goal-thrower and a quick accurate player. Defends well. p ass. Prov .::- d v e ry difficult to tackle once she HOCKEY NO TES got the ball. Combined well with inner and Flavia von Pestalozzi (goalie) Captain, J. Fernie hall. Latterly, learnt to shoot with success Very quick, but light. A very good goal­ from dlfficult angle. Is a very enthusiastic thrower, who jumps well. player. This year hockey was greeted with great June Baker (goal defence) enthusiasm. There were many new re­ Aileen Pollard (left wing) Good defence, with reliable pass. Just cruits, some of whom deserted basketball A reliable, fast and p ro mising player. Has sometimes is a little slow but very tenacious. for the more strenuous game of hockey. overcome the difficult passing from the left Ba rbara White (defence) Howev~r, although the recruits and old with success, and h as learnt to shoot with A solid defence, and combines well. Jumps accuracy. Combines w e ll with team, and is w ell, and is quick in attack. Lack of height war-horses combined well, we were not useful and hard-working. very successful. The "A's" lost all matches is a drawback in defence. with the exception of one, which they Hele• Cook (left inner) The slow e st of a fast forward line, whose drew. The "B" was a little more suc­ good stickwork and accurate passing has en­ cessful. abled her to combine with the other forwards, especially her wing. Shoots well, and tackles One of the highlights of the season was back. Must watch "off-side." a Staff versus "A" match. The mistresses a rrived wearing motley rig-outs, but deter­ June East (right inner) mined to beat the "A." Unfortunately A beginner showing g-:-e at promise . Is fast, conscientious a'1d shows interest. Has they themse lves were the ones to be de­ learnt to combine with h 0r team, and now feated. A s a result of this, 17 /· was col­ passes w ith a ccu·acy. Shoots and scoops Captain, L. John lected for war funds. well, but must develop a harder hit. Know s he r rule s. We were rather unfortuna te in having Many enjoyable practice matches were Yean Menzis • (right half) only two of last year's " A " team back arranged by Miss Blaxland, whom we The hardest worke r in the team. Very ten­ this year, but it gave the e nthusiastic would also like to thank for her untiring acious, knows her game, tackles with accu­ members of the 1939 "B" team a cha nce coaching. racy, and passes well. Is inclined to hang back when her forward line is shooting. to move up. Though the ne w rules came Played conscientiously w ell throughout the in last year some of the younger players CRITIQUE BY MISS BLAXLAND se ason. still found it hard to master them. Both General Criticism of Team Nancy Smith (centre half) our teams were q uite strong and though Captain, L. John we lost rather badly against M.L.C., we Forwards very fast, but inexperienced; Learnt her position q u ickly. Is fast a nd halves very hard working, but must back up now passes w ell and with forethought. Backs had a most exciting match against Modern In 1939 our "A" team triumphantly forwards more closely in fhe circle they are u p forwa·ds well. School, the strongest team. The scores carried off the coveted tennis shield. attacking; backs quick and solid. A team were very close throughout the game ancl consisting of beginners mostly, which has Ailsa Fl•ming (left half ) the match resulted in a win of two goals However, the end of that year saw most improved rapidly during the season, and con­ Slow at times, but a hard worker. Stick­ of our tennis champions departing, b u t cluded the season showing great promise and work good, tackles w e ll and knows h e r rules. for them. For the firs t time for many good teamwork. Inclined to play too far back. years we began p ractices at the end of their places w ere adequately filled by a:1 e nthusiastic crop of new players. Thi3 June Fernie (Captain) Irma Anderson (left back) first term. We playecl a friendly match influx resulted in an almost complete re­ Centre forward. Stickwork good, has supple with Perth College at this time, and later, A very solid back, with good sti ckwork. modelling of the "A," "B," and "C" teams. wrists and is very fast. Has splendid ranqe Combined well with right back. Plays w ell in second term, one with Loreto Convent, of strokes, which she produces accurately . up in the field and is quick recovering whe n at both of which we were the victors. Here were w ould like to thank Miss Blax­ and successfully. Is sometimes inclined to passed. land for her interest in us, and her vali­ under-rate the ability of her hall line, and Competition Matches play too far back. Has learnt to combine Belly G:aham (right back) A B ant efforts to improve our game and cut with her forward line, but passes too often Quick, tackles well and plays a good P.L.C. v. S.H. won 30-8 w on ll-7 down double-fa ulting. We only hope we to the left, sometimes overworking her left game . Must develop a harder hit. Combined P.L.C. v. P.C. won 34-13 won 14-11 may show our appreciation by bringing inner and wing. well w ith left back. P.L.C. v. M.L.C. lost 17-25 lost 9-22 h ome the shield. P.L.C. V. P.M.S. lost 19-21 loet 13-16 Connie Livermore (Vice-Captain} Betty Munro-George (goalie) P.L.C. v. C.E.G.S. won 34-2 w on 34-0 First term I 940 will go down in tennis Right wing. A beginner who, at the end of Took over this difficult position and played Friendly Matches the season, proved to be one of the best play­ hard, but is slow on her feet. Must keep feet P.L.C. v. P.C. won 15-12 history, for we appeared at our first match ers in the team. Is exceptionally fast, dribbles together and learn to jump at the ball rather P.L.C. v . Loreto won 15-13 lost 10-11 attired in new tennis outfits smart en ou gh y;ell, and has developed latterly a good hard than kick at it. Stopped some difficult shots. correct style, with good careful footwork and One disappointment of the match was to be worn at the Centre Court, Wimble­ stroke production. Backhand needs strength­ A BARBECUE PARTY don. ening, also service. -Plays with forethought the absence of a staff member who would Barbecues originated in Kentucky and During the course of the season we were and understanding. Has yet to learn greater have been a formidable opponent in more variety of strokes. have now spread all over America. Not visited by Miss Joyce Wood, who had come than one sense of the word. It would Connie Livermore certainly have required great courage to so long ago some people in Chicago, from the Eastern States to participate in whose parents came from the South, ask­ the W.A. State Championships. She gave Very quick on her feet. Stroke production attack this personality, but the required spoilt often by stiff wrists. Has improved nerve would have been strengthened by ed me to go to one. us a very interesting demonstration of greatly, and is very keen and enthusiastic strokes and some exciting games, consid­ and has won her place through constant remembrances of certain history essays and The hostess was evidently used to erably fortifying our courage by a few practice. Backhand needs improving. impositions meted out with great severity. crowds, because when hearing that there were sixty-five persons present, she laugh­ complimentary remarks. Judy Finch The highlight of the conflict was a goal A promising player who must overcome her ed and told us that last summer in two Term I. 1940 nervousness or will remain erratic. Back­ scored by "Pedagogues" with tremendous weeks she entertained one thousand vim and vigour. However, no more gym­ "A" Team hand is weak, and service needs practice. guests. Sets Games Smashes and drives well. Courtcraft must nastic feats were forthcoming to diminish improve. In the garden, which occupies four P.L.C. v. S.H. .. . . won 7-1 45-22 the "A" team's lead of two goals. P.L.C. v. P.M.S. .. lost 2-6 35-41 Maxine Parker acres, various games were being played, P.L.C . v. P.C. .. lost 4-4 35-36 A left-handed player of promise. Has a For approximately forty minutes mem­ while the guests were waiting for the P.L.C. v. M.L.C. won 6-2 44-24 good cross-court drive, and tosses well, but "animal" to cook. Soon our noses led us P.L.C. v. C.E.G.S. forfeit bers of the staff discarded their scholastic is inclined to slacken the pace of her shots halos, and, urged on by an appreciative to the scene of the cooking. There, on "B" Team when she meets weaker opponents. Service inaccurate, footwork needs care. Ball-throw audience, who were subject at frequent a huge spit, over a roaring fire, was a P.L.C. v. S.H.-won whole lamb cooking slowly. P.L.C. v. P.M.S.-won in service is often too high. intervals to gales of mirth, swiped at an P.L.C. v. P.C.-won Flavia von Pestalozzi elusive hockey ball and sucked oranges Right around the fire, planks were ar­ P.L.C. v. M.L.C.-won with evident relish. P.L.C. v. C.E.G.S.- won A young player, with some good strokes, ranged for seats, and also tables fo r the who is willing to practise. There is still food. Two South American girls, who "C" Team much room for improvement, but with care After-effects were noticeable next morn­ spoke only Spanish, brought down huge this will come. Service is good, also fore­ ing when the now grave and reverend P.L.C. v. S.H.-lost hand, but for backhand must remember not trays of food and soon most of the guests P.L.C. v. P.M.S.-lost to swing body round as she follows t.hrough. seniors seemed to move with great effort. were watching the lamb being lifted on to P.L.C. v. P.C.-lost Net play needs care. Courtcraft developing. They looked as if either an oil-can to P.L.C. v. M.L.C.-lost two trays ready to be cut and devoured. P.L.C. v. C.E.G.S.-won lubricate stiff tutorial limbs, a bath-chair or possibly a perambulator, as a satis­ We lined up with paper plates, took bread and butter, then chose which part CRITIQUE BY MISS BLAXLAND factory, if novel mode of conveyance, would be welcomed. of the "animal" we wanted. Following General Criticism of "A" Team HOCKEY "A LA MODE" round, we came to huge trays of salad, A young team on the whole. Being inex­ Needless to say this hockey (?) match pickled pears, pickles, cantaloupe, which perienced in match play, they have done well Perhaps the most startling feature of will go down in P.L.C. history as a great is eaten with meat, preserves, and a to gain third place in the first round. Too the Staff versus "A" team hockey match many balls are driven to the net-player, and Buccess, for besides the diversion offered speciai dish called "Peruvian Puree." The not enough are tossed, as yet. S·ervice on was the distinctive and certainly mirth· by the amusing antics which took place on hostess explained to me that it is made the whole is erratic. Backhands are the main provoking attire of the teachers. that memorable Thursday 17 I- was collect­ of peas, potatoes and cheese mashed to­ weakness-smashes a re few, but good when ed for the Red Cross from our completely gether, and although this does not sound they appear. Volleys need more practice Vivid red blouse and socks made a convulsed spectators. very interesting, it was delicious with and care. All players are enthusiastic and bright splash of colour on the wing. School promise well for third term and 1941. gravy over it. tunics were in demand, and the idea of -"A Mirthful Swiper," Va, Lynley John (Captain) wearing the aforesaid article of clothing in It took most of three quarters of an A steady player with some very hard, bril­ hour to get everyone supplied with food, liant shots at times, and a good smash. Has a close proximity to the neck created a a good match temperament. Footwork is new and daring school fashion. One for­ because many, of whom I was one, went poor at times, and style unorthodox. Court­ ward was practically indistiguishable from back for more. After that, the "remains" craft good and intelligent. the "A" players by reason of green socks, INDIVIDUALISM were taken up to the house; it wa3 a Norma Baty size - black sandshoes, borrowed blouse, sorry-looking lamb, but a much happier Has some splendid shots, especially fore - aDd a tunic of reasonable proportions. All AS ILLUSTRATED BY ONE CLASS and contented looking group than before . . hand, which is very fast. Is often e rratic, articles were acquired with great ingenu­ AT P.L.C. When the meat departed the dessert especially in service, but IS improving. Court play is very good. When Norma take s h er i:y and industry on th:J part of partici­ came on. Apricot and cream cheese on game seriously she plays a fine game. roants. fahnheit Fahnheit crackers was admired by everyone, and farenheit Fahrenhit then a lemon ice was served with creme June Fernie Backs sacrificed very tender shins to fahrnheil fahnheight de menthe over it. Coffee followed, after Has a great variety of strokes, and pla ces v:cious attacks in order to defend their her balls well. Footwork faulty, but tosses which we all wandered off into other goal. Two seasoned players streaked farenhite fahenheit well. Service needs to be strengthened and parts of the garden, till unfortunately, after down the field, leaving gasping tacklers Fahrnheight fahrnhiet improved. Courtcraft good. some length of time, I had to leave, tak­ in their wake, but were forcibly repulsed F ahrenheig h t June East fahrenhiet ing with me a delightful memory of my by sturdy "A" defenders who stood firm Young, enthusiastic, and the most promis­ Fahre nhite fahnhite first barbecue. in the face of dauntin<;j odds, ing :player in the team at present. Has very farnheiqht Farenheight -Anne Alexander (14). 24 25

There are maidens in Perth who so happy AS WE SEE OURSELVES GYPSY would be With every turn a nd twist and twirl, Just to wed such a gallant young Air Ace A is for Alphabet, now to begin. And every pirouette and whirl, as me!" B is for Boarders, hungry and thin. She danced, that gay enchanting girl, The lass shook the cocktail, to him it did C is for Connie, noted for running, The gypsy. pass, D's for Dumb Sixth Form, with homework Her smile was bright a nd full of fun, He quaff'd off the liquor, and threw down they're cunning! As if her life had now begun, the glass; E's for Eliz'beth, at maths she is hotcha. For some youth's heart she had just won, She pulled out a compact, and powdered F is for Freecorn, so well known at Sotch- That gypsy. her nose, ah. And yet the happy smile would die, Then regarded her finger-nails, painted in G is for George, who at keys is oft pawing. While sorrow lay in each dark eye, rose. H is. for Helen, on board always drawing. And she would murmur with a sigh, AIR ACE LOCHINV AR "A gypsy." He took her soft hand, ere her mothEi!r I's for word "!," which, in Sixth Form's For 'though she loved the life that's free, Oh, young Lochinvar is flown out of the could bar- importan' "Now, let's do a fox-trot," said young She knew content she'd never be West, is for John, who doth like Charlie Until she owned a home like me, Lochinvar. Through all the State's hangars, his plane Laughton. That gypsy. was the best; So large were his goggles, so lovely her K is for Kelly, oft film stars admirin', But still she danced and sang her song, And save his good Bren gun, he weapons face, L is for Lissiman, red-headed siren! And so continued all day long, had none. That never dance-floor such a couple did M is for Menzies, that town like the 'Cross, And at each chorus folk would throng He flew all unarmed, and he flew all grace; N is for Norah, a grand Sixth Form boss! The gypsy. alone; While her mother did flirt, and her father 0 is for Oogle, more well-known as Val, Her beauty e'en outdid her art, So faithful in love, and so good in the air­ did smoke, P is for "Poey," who's really a pal! I felt a sadness in the heart, There was never such ace came to woo A lingering sorrow on my part, And the bridegroom looked just like a Q is for "Quasimo," known as the lady fair. For gypsies. pig in a poke; "Hunch," -P. Sanderson. He staid not for air pocket, stopp'd not And the bride-maidens twittered, " 'Twere R is for Robertson, so fond of "Punch." for rain, better by far S is for Smith, contemplating a "perm," He flew the Swan River again and again; To have hitched our fair Ellen to young T is for Temperance, lectured last term! But ere he descended at Netherby gate, Lochinvar." A WINDY NIGHT, YET A U is for Us, some are students of Trig., The bride had consented- the Air Ace One touch to her hand, and one word in PEACEFUL DAWN came late; her ear, V is for V~l., quite becoming a Prig. When they reached the hall door, and the W's for White, a good dancer 'tis said­ The wind, it howled and howled all night, For a coward in planes, and a sap in the The trees, tlley shivered a nd shook, airplane stood near, And now, we must finish, with X Y Z. war, Just as the rays of dawning light Was to wed the fair Ellen of Ace Lochin­ So light to the cock-pit the lady he swung, Crept through the window nook. var. So light in beside her himself he had The sun came up from an azure sea, So boldly he entered the Netherby Hall, sprung; THE KOOKABURRA The, waves lapped softly on the shore, Among sirens, and widows, and flappers, "She is won, we are gone to the a ir. The kookaburras sit in the trees, chatting The moon went down over the lea and all, Conta ct. Hah! together, in the early morning hours when To see some northern land once more. Then spoke the bride's father, his hand on They'll have fast planes to chase us," said all the other birds are esleep. They feed -Anonymous. his gun young Lochinvar. their babies on worms a nd themselves, (For the poor love-sick bridegroom thought There was "contact" 'mong all of the because the worms are in numbers on the Ellen was won) trees. Netherby clan, BEDTIME "0 come ye in peace here, or come ye in -M. Vincent, 7 years. Fast out to their planes in the hangars When the moon's shining bright, war, they ran, Or to dance at reception?" Pa asked Loch­ There was a little pussy, It is out with the light, As nice as nice could be, invar. There was racing and taking off there on And the sandman comes tripping around. the 'drome, But when she wEnt to grandma's house The rabbit goes to his hole with a bound, "! long chased your daughter, 'twas love But the lost bride of Netherby never came She wa~ a bad puss. He jumps from hill to ground, I did think, home; This is w hat she did: For it's bedtime and the world is asleep. But since, I have lost hope, and taken to She pushed the table over When the moon's shining bright drink; So daring in love, and an Air Ace in And broke the plate, In the middle of the night, . So now I have flown in this airship, by war~ And now that bad pussy-cat The fairies come danci'ng in the garden. Did you e'er hear of pilot like Ace Loch­ heck, Is the worst in the State. The moon peeps out from behind a cloud, To swing to some rhythm, drink one invar? -Nancy Lamont Smith, For it's bedtime for the world. 'Horse's Neck'; (Apoloqies to Sir Wolter) 7 years. -Anne Wildinq, 8 years. ------26

IF WALLS COULD SPEAK! In music D.C. means Ditto, Chaps! It is Hitler destroying the art of his own my mouth, although I was too seasick to save the conductor telling them. country, but at present many people have realise fully the dangers. However, we arrived safely. We then travelled down If only walls could speak! Contralto is a low kind of music that fears for the wonderful paintings which were kept in the Louvre and other mu­ to Paris, where we spent the night. Paris What a lot we could learn, and what only women sing. is a beautiful city and I spent an enjoy­ fun it would be to sit by moonlight and seums in France until the capitulation of able day sight-seeing. listen while the grey ivy-coloured walls Tonight the wind cries that country and which are now in Hitler's of an old monastery told their story. Sobbing in the gutters a nd the eaves. possession. One cannot underestimate the On the way down to Italy we passed destructiveness of which he- is capable . Think of what we would hear! The quiet mist lies through some wonderful scenery and saw Still on the waters where the dead leaves the Alps, which are capped with snow all Stories of how the old monks toiled and Europe, once the scene of the world's Rot- greatest a rtists, is now empty, like a re­ the year round. On the day we were prayed from dawn till eve. How they yet the w ind cries. supposed to join our ship we were in­ knelt by candlelight to pray before retir­ cently crowded music hall at the end of - June Fernie. a concert- only the setting remains, the formed that the sailing of the ship had ing. How they would laboriously write been cancelled suddenly a nd that the next up their diary and then stow it away in real beauty went with the last chords of the symphony, in this case the symphony ship would be leaving Venice in ten days' some secret cupboard. time, so we proceeded to Venice to wait HITLER. THE WAR AND ART of peace. Many artists have flocked to Stories telling all about the quaint en­ America and Australia for fear that, as there. gravings on their stony grey faces. How After the last Great War, there was a once a war deafened the great musician Venice's charm lies in its gondolas a nd once an old monk was trapped in a secret Beethoven, so might this war deaden their passage which he was exploring and carv­ certain change in the world of art. Poetry canals. We sailed in a gondola over the became the outlet of the weirdest ideas, senses to music, as it certainly will deaden Grande Canal many times. Venice is full ed his sad story on the stones before he the senses of many people to art and lay down to die. the inspirations of which we may be sure of most unusual and interesting things. will remain confined to the mind of the music. We visited St. Mark's Cathedral, and saw Such quaint old stories as these we "poet." Poetry need have no set rules, Perhaps Europe's loss will be America's the Venetian glasswork factory. It was would hear, and never tire of listening, if yet post-war "poets" ignored the common a wonderful sight. On St. Mark's Square only walls could speak! and Australia's gain, for the influx of basis of all verse which is rhyme and artists may be an asset to these countries, there are thousands of pigeons, so we rhythm and to seal the ridicule, they de­ who because of their comparative youth used to feed them every morning. I saw clined to introduce sense which is usually a re not as advanced in art as Europe. the Rialto Bridge. and the Bridge of Sigh s. accepted and enjoyed. In much the same However, if the once most cultured country The story attached to the latter is that, HOWLERS way, post-war surrealist paintings convey in the world sinks to the depths of bar­ underneath the bridge on one side of the little or nothing to the average person, barity, as Europe is sinking today, with a canal, are prison cells wherl? victims sen­ A litre is a nest of young puppies. for one cannot read the thoughts of the crude disregard for beauty, what will hap­ tenced for life go. They walk along this painter, or sense whatever he feels, the bridge and as they gaze on the outer Cleopatra ended a remarkable life pen to the art of the rest of the world, results of which are reflected in enigmatic when Europe has been set as the high­ world they take their last sigh. rather curiously. She was bitten by an splashes across the canvas. aspidistra. water mark of culture, a nd the pattern It was noticeable in Venice that there The various courses art took, or rather which we accordingly follow? Pas de deux: Father of twins. were no land vehicles of any kind. All into which art was driven in 1918, did -N. Smith. the travellipg was done eith-er by water Chemin de fer: Chimney on fire. not affect the real lovers of art, and the or on foot and one morning we even saw A polygon is a dead parrot. originators were indeed presumptuous to a boat ambulance taking a patient to the think tha t it w ould do so in its newly hospital, and another day we saw people Algebra was the wife of Euclid. acquired form. The effect this war will ON THE WAY TO MALAYA furniture-removing by boat. Alles ist wohl durchdacht: Alice is gone have, however, is a far more serious and through the roof. debatable question. The Germany we On Saturday morning, December 2, a One day I visited the Art Gallery where I saw some of the world's most famous Pax in bello: Freedom from indigestion. fought in 1914 was not the huge military cable arrived from my father telling us to force w ith a mechanical brain which to­ leave for Singapore immediately. The boat masterpieces. From there the guide took An epistle is the wife of an apostle. day threatens to be the bane of every­ was leaving Genoa the following Satur­ us to see the Doge's Palace. This con­ B.C. means Before Christ and B.A. means thing that stands for culture and a civil day, so we realised that we had only a tained pictures also. The dungeons were Before Adam. existence. few short days in which to make all our horrible and I climbed up the tower, from where I had a wonderful vie.w of Venice preparations. What a rush! Crematorium is French for dairy. In Germany today literature, paintings, and the Lido, and in the far ·distance we Every morning one should wave the and music by German-Jews have been We left Fishguard, our home town, early could see the Dalmatian Alps. arms to stretch the abominable muscles. forbidden and destroyed. These works one morning, arrived in London about one may be copied and circulated again in Well, at last after ten days of most Who said, "See that thou fall not out o'clock, ' and then went sightseeing-Buck­ what we hope is the not too distant sane enjoyable and unexpected holiday we by the way"? Elisha to Elijah, when the ingham Palace, Westminster, St. James's fu ture. However, can the beauty of art boarded another Italian ship, the "Conte latteF went up to heaven in a chariot. Palace, Houses of Parliament, and the and love of culture be restored to the Cenotaph. That evening we left for Folke­ Verde." I shall never forget my trip, it Correct the · following: "The toast was poisoned minds of the generation now ris­ stone, where we a rrived about midnight. was unforgettable. I bathed every day drunk in sHence." Answer: "The toast ing in Germany, and other European coun­ The ship sailed early next morning and, after passing Port Said. The sea a nd the was eaten in silence." tries ruled in the same manner. Not only as can be imagined, I had my heart in sky above were of that lovely shade of 28 ~~~~------We stayed in Adelaide for a while and right street and ended up in Bondi, Coogee blue that one always expects the Mediter­ brake. We had this same trouble all the from there, along a smooth road, to Ren­ and other peculiar places. ranean to be. We spent our Christmas way to Southern Cross, where a bright mark, where my dreams begin and end. Day in Port Said and on Christmas night mechanic solved the problem, and from An hotel which reminds one of Hollywood, At last, after asking four taxidrivers the I was very lucky and won the first prize then onwards we rolled merrily onwards a view which is unequalled, and a lovely way, we rolled along to the right place at in a lottery draw. The prize was a beau­ to our first open-air camp just outside town which deserves tc be +he Mecca of exactly midnight, Christmas Eve, tiful doll which I shall always keep as a Widgiemooltha. holiday seekers. Unfortunately we were in - Joy Moore, souvenir of a very happy trip. The ports a hurry and only stayed there one night, we called at were Brindisi, Port Said, Mas­ The next morning we went on our way, but we have all vowb, to return there past Norseman and on to the worst track sawa, Aden, Bombay, Colombo, and fin­ one day and spend the best holiday of WHEN ONE HAS AN EXAM. ally we reached Singapore on January 9 it has ever been my misfortune to bump all time. after the most wonderful month in my life. on. Spoon drains and ruts feet deep shot ONE CAN'T DO - Eluned Richards, us toward the roof of the car, while the Through Mildura, another lovely town, 12 years. petrol fumes from the two big tanks on across the Murray and into dear old New The first thing you do when you get the floor aggravated our feelings of South Wales once more. Then the road the pad is to admire the cleanness of the nausea until I was violently ill. stretched through the most desert-resemb­ paper and think what a pity it would be ling country I have ever seen. It was all to spoil it by writing. The next thing to All through the way to Sydney those be done is to rule about a dozen pages fumes kept Mr. Horn and myself in a hor­ due to the erosions, but I was glad to see OVERLAND Narrandera about twelve o'clock the night with neat double lines and head each with rible state of giddiness and pain. Dad, name, dale, etc. For months past we had been working fo rtunately, was able to keep himself in before Christmas Eve. Everybody in the district seemed to be celebrating, fireworks out whether we would or wouldn't take control, but I, in my dithery state, nearly This over, with a beating heart one our long-awaited trip to the East. Argu­ sat down on a lump of porcupine grass. were exploding, half a dozen brass bands were trying to drown each e ther, each commences to read the• paper. First ques­ ments as to whether it would be better to tion-what's that all about? Never heard From Balladonia onwards the weather playing a different tune, and sounds cf go all the way by boat or train or car, of it! I'm sure we weren't told to revise was cool all day and very cold at night, "revelry by night" came through my win­ had been raging furiously, but at last we that chapter. Anyway, what's the next but our habits of stuffing ourselves with dow. But I slept a lmost as soon as I three were left in the empty house, the one about- and so on, till finally, with a platefuls of tender steak, followed with climbed wearily into bed. rest of the family having taken the "Ma­ sinking heart, the last one is read and one nunda" to Sydney. "We three" were Dad, potatoes roasted in the coals, kept the cold The last day was a chapter of acci­ realises that there is not a single question a friend of his who had an itch to go back from our "insides" at least. dents. After viewing the famous Dog on which one can possibly do. East, and myseli. For miles around the track in some parts the Tuckerbox we found we had a flat By this time five minutes have passed there are the most perfect aerodromes any­ tyre, and while changing that the other On the fifteenth of December, at the un­ and there is left exactly one hour and one could wish for, not a bump in sight tyre fizzled out. After that we discovered earthly hour of four o'clock, I was rooted twenty-five minutes in which to do prac­ and cove:ed with short even grass. In a broken shackle, which was bumping out of my comfortable bed and told to tically nothing. One writes what little is other parts the "road" twists round lime­ against the petrol tank and seemed as if hurry, so hurry I did, and we left at six. known on a few questions which seem to stone outcrops where thick clumps of stunt­ it were going to make a hole there. So Even at that hour the day promised to be b:-ing back faint memories of having been ed trees appear to thrive. In these ridges we changed the weight around and on a hot and the later hours were the worst studied, using of course one's very best the track twists so much that at times I perfect road were compelled to crawl into I have ever spent in a laden car. Half English and the longest words she can was tempted to wonder whether half the Goulburn, where, after much argument, of the back seat was filled with the neces­ think of-also bringing in general know­ car was twisted round one tree, while the the shackle was fixed late in the afternoon. sary luggage almost to the roof, in addi­ ledge which refers to the question - or rest dodged the huge gibbers all over the Dad decided to drive on to Sydney­ tion to a full luggage compartment. otherwise. track. If anyone wants a thorough shak­ ! 93 miles-so after a square meal, we My travelling costume consisted entirely ing up of the liver I would advise her to started once more. It was dark before we Although one has written in the largest of a Tobralco playsuit, which, when I motor, at the terrific speed of ten miles reached the Range, and a light rain was hand possible, this has only filled two reached Sydney was a lmost the colour of per hour, over those gibber tracks. There falling. The windscreen wioer on the pages. One now looks at the others and the red dust of the interior, although it were always compensations, however, for driver's side would n .J t work: so I curled cees some writing their hardest, seeming had been navy to begin with. But that in between the belts of limestone ridges up in the back and tried to sleep while to fling page after page aside after tak­ was nothing compared to the fate of the the road was as smooth, if not smoother we slithered along the road, hardly able ing about a minute to fill it. Others, how­ hat I bought in Adelaide in order to attend than bitumen, for the claypans afforded to see where we were going. After what ever, including the next door neighbour, the pictures fully dressed. I only wore it the best road surface, even for speeding. seemed hours of nerve-wracking driving seem to be in the same plight as you, for one day, and being rather fond of it de­ we saw the lights of Sydney below us and after catching your eye, they make horrible cided to bring it home with me. It had After five days of alternate crawling in no time we were among the suburbs. and speeding we reached Ceduna and faces and point t' the paper. One taps been snowy white, but was a choice red I was thoroughly awake then and watch­ one's head and grins understandingly. when we reached Perth once more. civilisation-the chief importance of civili­ ed the crowds celebrating Christmas Ev0. sation being our ability to procure hot At last we reached the city itself, and Out of the window the sun shines To return-once, when pulling up out­ baths. From then onwards we passed having taken Mr. Horn to his hotel, Dad brightly, the lawns looking more inviting side a petrol pump at Northam, the foot­ through huge fields of ripe wheat, rolling a nd I tried to find our way to Maroubra. than they have ever looked before, and brake failed and the car went careering grassy plains and herds of sheep, alto­ It seemed as if the place had vanished one notices how happy and carefree the toward the pump. A crash was only gether the typical Australia of the "life fr9m th., map, f9r we started down the blJtcher and baker look, Turning your averted by the. quick use of the hand on the cattle stations" books, 36 31 gaze back into the classroom you catch a lways renders willingly, and also Matron which we were charged 98 francs (about six months, and a few days prior to the, the eye of the form mistress and feeling Mrs. Bell for her co-operation during our ll/-) but we had to have the food." outbreak of war returned to England. Since very guilty, make a pretence of writing school functions. then she has been in the employ of the · something or draw a portrait of the above­ Finally they reached Bordeaux, where Foreign Office. Although she is unable mentioned with plaits or an Eton crop. In October the Old Girls' Dance was they caught the last ship from France. to inform in letters the exact nature of held in London Tavern, and as there is, She adds, "The Agent General for West­ her work, she writes that her work neces­ apparently, something about a sailor, it The girl over the other side of the room ern Australia is endeavouring to persuade sitates her being in the Midlands during was unanimously agreed by the Commit­ is still wr;~ing furiously and the next door us to go home, but he hasn't a chance. the week, and the week-ends are spent in neighbour is absorbed in racing two wood tee that all proceeds be donated to the We are sticking until the finish." London, where she sees quite a lot of bugs across her still blank page. After Navy Welfare and Comforts Fund, and Noel Henderson, and in recent letters they there was much excitement when it was We may justly call her "A heroine of the one you hoped would win has lost both wish to be remembered to their learned that the net profit for the even­ the Flanders campaign." by fooli s :O ~ y turning in the other direction, P.L.C. friends. ing amounted to £4. We hope that the you once more glance outside. Other brave W.A. P.L.C. Old Girls are Annual Play will prove as successful also. Roma has experienced air raids and Only a quarter of an hour to go. You Frances Tupper, Jean Bromill, a nd Mar­ garet Morrisby, who are A.LF. nurse s. The comments, as do so many others, on the decide to read the paper again. This We have more to write about this year wonderful calmness of the English people. you do and suddenly realise that you than ever before in the Association history two former left with the first contingent, know all about the last three after having and it gives us much pride and pleasure and we hear that they are well and hap­ There are many V.A.Ds. amongst our swotted· them, especially last night. Hur­ to record the following happenings of our py, Frances is, at present, on leave in members and already Nancy Mercer, Mary riedly you start writing even faster than various members abroad and at home. Cheltenham. She writes: "We were very Freecorn, Joyce McKee, Nan Hardy, Shir­ fortunate to be billeted in such a lovely ley Angel have done their month's train­ the envied girl did before, now not even Most Old Girls will remember Dorothy bothering to rule margins. spot. Our quarters are not very grand, ing at Lucknow Military Hospital, and the Howe and have probably read in the but all is clean and comfortable and ra­ three former have joined up for the dura­ Your arm begins to ache, you are cov­ newspapers of her "Courageous wartime tions are much better tha n I a nticipated. tion of the war, Mary Freecorn being ered with ink, your brain is in a whirl, service in France." Dorothy left Perth to The only thing is tha t it seems to be all chosen with one other V.A.D. and two and your face feels hot. "Time's up," do mannequin work in America and Eng­ so futile and that I am not doing a j01ly Sisters to open the York Military Conva­ says the mistress and ' the dinner bell has land, and when war broke out she signed thing as yet to justify my existence. I lescent Hospital. gone ages ago. up with the Anglo-French Ambulance quite realise how this England 'gets' Corps and was for three weeks working people, there is something very soothing The Children's and Perth Hospitals are It is not till half way through dinner, within five miles of the Germans during and quieting about this type of country still claiming rhany of our members and you realise what a fool you've been and their advance to Bordeaux. - save for a few planes hovering a bout at the present time there is quite a P.LC. written about the wrong person after a ll. one can scarcely comprehend that we are colony at the Children's, including Helen She writes of the episode in a letter to living more or less on the edge of a vol­ Taylor, Joan Bowman, Josie Thompson, - H. Cook. her mother, after she had been reported cano. The people, so far as w e can Shirley Church, Joan Baty, Jean Smith, missing for three weeks: "We are well, judge, are most unconcerned a bout the while Phyl Martin, Margaret Bird, and Pat but dead-tired, and have been sleeping in whole show and it w ould take a great Church are a t the Perth. fields and existil)g on carrots and ·lettuce deal of hammering on the part of our for the past ten days. It is impossible 'friend' over yonder to make much im­ Quite a number of our Committee show OLD COLLEGIANS' NOTES to get water and so we are indescrib­ pression on them." promise of brilliant careers. Jenny Pas­ President: ). OTTO ably dirty, not having had a bath for six keove and Glenice Pascoe are studying Vice-President: Dr. V. SUMMERS, M.A., D.U.P. weeks, a nd brushing our teeth with Helene Foster is also with the A .LF. medicine at the University, while Betty Secretary: S. ANGEL brandy." as a masseuse. Love is doing third year massage in Mel­ Assistant Secretary: M. SHEPHERD bourne. Her ambulance unit worked immediate­ At the outbreak of war Noel Henderson Treasurer: E. FOULDS ly in front of the advancing Germans, fo rsook the calm and peace of Perth and Tui Thomson is getting on famously in General Committee: M. LISSIMAN, P. MARTIN, clearing thousands of soldiers from the boarded a cargo boat for England. She the pharmaceutical w orld, having won a C. PASCOE, G. PASCOE, M. MOSS hospitals, sometimes driving for 21' hours is now doing Almoner's work in and medal for the highest marks in p harmacy at a time. around Oxford, and where, incidentally, in recent exams. This year the Annual General Meeting she has met Mr. Sta n Shaw, who is an of the Association proved very successful "Once less than quarter of a mile sepa­ engineering graduate of Oxford Univer­ Verna Ross, who is following in her and resulted in the enrolment of 28 new rated us from the enemy, but we reached sity, and has become engaged to him. father's footsteps, has comple ted three members. Paris the evening before the Germans years science at the University, and in arrived. As we drove the ambulances Roma Craze is also in England now the recent University Queen Carnival she Apart !rem sports functions, tea, and up the Champ Elysees we did not see a and seems to be having some very inter­ represented the Science Union- and won. picture parties, there have been two en­ soul, the city was deserted, we were esting experiences. Before the w a r she gagement gift evenings at school in honour hungry a nd dead-tired, but there ,;,as no was engaged in secretarial w ork in con­ Alison Baird is lecturer in botany at the of the marriages of Ellen Foulds and Coral food a nywhere. At the fashionable Cafe nection with the Jewish refugees in Lon­ University. Sister Kath is still doing good Pascoe, and we should like to take this de Ia Paix, which the proprietor was just don, and then obtained a p osition as work with the Cottesloe Girl Guides. opportunity of thanking Dr. Summers for closing before fleeing, we managed to get teacher of English in an adult school of thE? qssistance and support which shE! H~nderson a few lettuce leaves and some ham1 fQf lan9uages in Liepzig. Here she remained Bgrbara has been workinq on the "West Australian," and in recent Dora Anderson to Mr. D. Meecham of months in Melbourne on the "Herald," the A.I.F. Nancy Cheyne to Flight Lieu· while Jean Greig is still choosing your tenant F. Sharpe. Also Marg Bunbury to radio programmes for A.B. Commission. Mr. N. Malcolm, and Lorraine Mair to Mr. Barret Lennard of York. Joan Parker and Mayree Finch are sci· ence students at the University, and Betty Of engagements Pa t Royce a nnounced Ross, Maida Moss, Maxine Love, Eleanor hers to Mr. Jock Howe, brother of Dorothy. Sim are taking their arts degrees. JeJan Blythe and Judith Pestalozzi have announced theirs to Messrs. Leo and David During the year Joan Yates returned Allnutt-respectively. from England and Sweden, where she has been furthering her physical culture studies. Also Nancy Deyken, Dot Partridge and As in recent years there have been another Committee member, Pat Martin. many weddings, engagements, etc. This year one of the earliest weddings was Mrs. Austin Lambert, nee Nessie Horgan, that of our treasurer, Ellen, who married has had a new addition to her family Mr. Brian Williams. this year-a girl. Another Committee member to marry Mrs. Price, nee Joyce Andrews, of Rho· recently was Coral Pascoe, who is now desia, South Africa, also had a girl. Mrs. Ralph Thomas and has made her new home in Wiluna. Mrs. Hyde of Dalwallinu-a boy.

June East married Mr. H. Harvey and During the year Dr. Summers had the had Marg Mathieson as bridesmaid. very sad bereavement of losing her father, and our sincerest sympathies were ex· Ruth Bowman married Grace Thompson's tended to Dr. and Mrs. Summers; also brother Peter. . Grace is living in Mel· Kath Morrisby, Joan Smart, and Avonia bourne now. Lake.