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WILL SERVE KIN G &-QEORqESI5 MîDCWEIIS YOU BEST" BOX 1184- HH q.P.O. THE MAGAZINE of the FORT STREET GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL NOVEMBER, 1936 FABER EST SUAE QUISQUE FORTUNAE. The Staff. Principal: Miss COHEN, M.A., B.Sc. (absent on leave). Acting Principal: Miss TURNER, B.A. Acting Deputy-Principal; Miss WEDDE'LL, B.A. Department of English. M.'ss TURNER, B.A. (Mistress). Miss GLANVILLE, B.A. Miss CAMPBELL, B.A. Miss MOORE B.A. Miss E. CHEETHAM, B.A. Miss WICKS,’ B.A., B.Ee. Miss CROXON, B.A. Miss WINGROVE, B.A. Department of Classics. Miss HEWITT, B.A. (Mistress). Miss PATE, B.A. ''«■ Miss SIMONS, B.A. Department of Mathematics. .■ Miss LESSLIE, B.A. (Mistress). Miss RUSSET,L, B.Sc. Miss NICOL-MURRAY B.A. Miss TAYLOR, B.A. Miss PIRANI, B.A. Miss WESTON, M.A. Department of Science. Miss WHITEOAK, B.Sc. (Mispress). Miss McMULLEN, B.Sc. Miss CHEETHAM, B.A. Miss PUXLEY, B.Sc. Department of Modern Languages. Miss WEDDELL. B.A. (Mistress). M’‘ss HARDERS. Miss COLLINS, B.A. Miss RYAN, Dip. Besancon Univ. Miss MURRAY, B.A., L.es L., Dr. Phil. Art: Miss TEARLE. Needlework: Miss DUNLOP. Music: Mrs. JAMES. Physical Culture: Miss ANDERSON. Magazine Editor: Miss TURNER, B.A. Magazine Sub-Editor: Miss WINGROVE, B.A. Captain, 1936: GWEN CURRAN. THE FINAL WINNERS OF THE PEEL SHIELD COMPETITION, 1927-1936

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Back Row (from the left): Margaret Stephenson, Betty Fletcher, Jean Coleman, Dorothy Harvey, and Mavis Heckenberg.

Front Row: Jeon Adams, Nellie Pope, Marjorie Williamson and Beverley Barnett.

Seated from the left: Enid Melville, Marjorie Glasson, June Rocks, Melbra Lyons and Una Hogan. THE PEEL SHIELD all been waiting expectantly under the clock. In June, 1927, representatives On the 12th July, however, of Fort Street w^ent, for the first after Taree’s flood had subsided, time, to Taree, to compete for the the girls set out happily to up­ Peel Shield. Mr. Peel, who gen­ hold Port Street’s reputation. erously gave the Shield, is a They were successful in gaining prominent Taree townsman. In first place in both the tunnel and 1927, he decided that the trophy overhead ball, and second in the should be contested for in ath­ relay, and once more Clarice letics at Taree, and should become Kennedy was the outstanding the property of the school which sprinter of the team. Again the was victorious over a period of Peel Shield was triumphantly ten years. The trophy consists borne hack to Port Street! of a large shield in the centre, on which is engraved a picture of The next year of the competi­ Taree High School, surrounded b3'- tion was Clarice Kennedy’s last ten smaller shields, bearing the year at Port Street, and she made names of the schools victorious known her intention of donating each year. a cup for the highest aggregate at Taree in the succeeding years. In the first year of the contest, This news was received with great four city schools—Sj^dney, St. enthusiasm, and the race for George, Parramatta, and Port the Clarice Kennedy Cup has been Street—were represented, but this very keenly contested ever since. year, 1936, Fort Street was the 1929 was another successful year only city school present at the for Port Stret, the team girls fill­ Taree meeting. Besides the four ing second place in under-and- city schools in 1927, there were over ball and first in the rela.3^ representatives of Lismore, Kemp- Clarice Kennedy" ran exception- sey, and Taree High Schools. allj^ well, and Mrs. Griffin and Port Street was represented by her girls once more carried off the N. Brettell, P. Garling, C. Ken­ Peel Shield. nedy, M. Mort, M. Rigby, D. The girls, in 1930, again very York, J. Bades, T. Drury, N. well trained by Mrs. Griffin, Healy, M. Mullis, A. Carpenter, secured first position in the tunnel B. Hart, and C. Frith, who were and under-and-over ¡ball, third chaperoned by Mrs. Griffin. Our in the overhead, and first most outstanding sprinters were in the relay. The outstanding Clarice Kennedy and Phyllis Gar- runners were Ruth Harris and ling, and in the team games the Agnes Sims, and for the fourth girls gained second place in the time Port Street won the Shield. tunnel ball and first in the relay. In 1931, the girls set out once The team was successful in win­ again, with Mrs. Griffin, hoping ning the Shield, which they for a fifth victory, so that the triumphantly carried back to ultimate ownership of the Shield Port Street. would be assured to Port Street. There was much disappointment Ruth Harris was at the top of 0« 14th June, 1928, when Mrs. her form, and again Mr. Peel pre­ Griffin received a telegram, saying sented the Shield to the Port that Taree was under water. The Street representatives. trip was postponed, and the girls However, our girls were unsuc­ had to troop back to school from cessful in 1932, and Taree won Central Station, where they had the trophy for the first time. The FIRST WINNERS OF THE PEEL SHIELD, 1927. Front Row (left to right): N. Brettell, P Gorling, M. Griffin (Sports Mistress), C. Kennedy, M. Mort. Bock Row: M. Rigby, D. York, J. Eodes, T . Drury, N. Heoly, M. Mullis, A. Carpenter, B. Hart, C. Frith.

outstanding competitor of the sportsmanship, than not to have day was Madge Woodward, of fought at all.” Taree, and she and Ruth Harris The all-round ability of the fought very hard for their re­ Taree girls once more won the spective schools. Mrs. Griffin again coveted Shield for them in 1934. chaperoned the girls, and The Port Street representatives although defeated, they all this year were accompanied by thoroughly enjoyed their trip. Miss Anderson, the new Sports Taree again carried off the Mistress, who was as untiring in Shield in 1933. Although Fort her efforts in training the girls as Street gained several places in the Mrs. Griffin had been. Our girls various championships, owing to gained only third place in the the exertions of Ruth Harris, first competition, but hoped for better in tunnel ball, second in overhead results in 1935. and under-and-over, and second The outstanding Portian in in the relay, Taree were the 1935 was Jean Coleman, who se­ victors. cured places in the various cham­ Mr. Peel, when presenting the pionships. The team-girls gained Shield, congratulated both victors third position in under-and-over and losers on the fine sporting boll, and second in the relay, spirit they had displayed, and the tunnel, and overhead. Taree, Portians returned with this however, was victorious for the thought in mind:— fourth time, and the competition “ It is better to have fought and was to become even keener than lost and to have shown good before. Both Taree and Port Street girls said, “ We MUST win the coveted Clarice Kennedy Cup. next year!” After Mr. Peel had spoken, the Thus the position was critical Mayor of Taree made a short when we set out this year. Every­ speech, congratulating Port one was agog with excitement ■Street, and Jean Coleman when the sports commenced on responded on our behalf. the 19th June. The heats were I would like to take this oppor­ run in the morning, and then, tunity of heartily congratulating after lunch the all-important Miss Anderson. We feel that our finals. As the afternoon wore on success this year was due to her Jean Coleman, who was at the untiring efforts on our behalf top of her form, ran splendidly and her enthusiasm in maintain­ to win the 220 yards champion­ ing Port Street’s reputation. ship and the 75 yards champion­ ship, and to gain second place in It is very hard to realise that the 100 yards championship, and the Peel Shield Competition is third in the skipping race. Un­ over, and that we own the Shield fortunately, the team-girls were —for ever. Por ten years repre­ disqualified in the under-and-over sentatives of Port Street travelled ball, but won the tunnel ball, and to Taree with varying success, gained third place in the over­ and the Shield at last has a per­ head. manent place on the wall of “ The School on the Hill.” All the spectators were tense with excitement as the girls for —Nellie Pope, 4A. the last event, the relay, took up their positions on the field. The points were: Port Street 19^, MISS COHEN Newcastle 17, and Taree 13|. “ On your mark; get set; bang!” We are looking forward to the The starters were flying down the return of Miss Cohen at the be­ field to pass the baton to their ginning of December. Miss Cohen fellow - representatives. They has had a wonderful trip, and we dashed up again, and now the hope she will return with restored third runners were straining for health and energy. supremacy. Newcastle was first, Miss Cohen, besides enjoying Taree third, Port Street fourth. the operas, plays, ballets and all With what little voice we had the excitements of the London left, we urged on the final runner. season, had the unique experience Now she was third—now running of being the only woman delegate abreast of the Taree representa­ from British Universities over­ tive—now second. Would she seas at the Centenary celebra­ hold that position? Yes—no—oh tions of the London University, —yes! Newcastle first. Port taking part in the thanksgiving Street second, Taree third! We service held at St. Paul’s had won the Shield by half a Cathedral and being entertained point from Newcastle, 23^ points by the Lord Mayor of London, to 23. We danced and pranced His Majesty’s Government, and about, and all laughed and talked the Worshipful Company of together. Never had we been so Drapers. elated! At the Trooping of the Colour At the social held in the even­ and on the occasion of His ing, Mr. Peel presented the Port Majesty’s Presentation of Colours Street representatives with the to some regiments of Guards, Shield, and Jean Coleman with Miss Cohen had the pleasure of seeing His Majesty, King Edward ceremony differing from the usual VIII. procedure, in that the Captain of Miss Cohen, with Miss Bowie, the School, Gwen Curran, pre­ in August motored three thousand sided, and speeches were made miles through England, Scotland only by prefects, whereas usually and Wales. The latest news Port Street has invited some dis­ comes from London, on her tinguished visitors, as well as the return from a delightful trip to prefects, to address the school. Cologne, Salzburg, Buda Pesth, The first speaker was Ethel and Vienna. Savage, who took for her subject Miss Cohen sailed from England Rudyard Kipling as an Empire in the “ Queen Mary” on October Builder, and in the course of her 14th for New York, whence she interesting address, quoted freely went by the Panama Canal to Los from that poet. Angeles, where she will join the Margaret Potter then gave a “ Mariposa,” which arrives in very interesting and instructive Sydney on November 30th. address on Foundation Day, and P.S.—Owing to the strike which was followed by Valerie Hands, prevented the sailing of the who dealt exhaustively with her “ Mariposa,” Miss Cohen is a pas­ subject, the Great Women of the senger on the “ Makura,” which Empire, mentioning such women arrives on December 12th. as Florence Nightingale, Queen Victoria, and “ the Women of the West.” The last speech was delivered ROUND THE SCHOOL by Beth Boaden, and was the most outstanding of all. Despite the SPEECH DAY difficult subject, “ Goodwill among the Nations,” Beth made her Speech Day will be held in the address extremely interesting, Conservatorium on Wednesday, capturing the attention of the December 16th, at 10.30 a.m. girls by her very able speech. Mrs. Stevens, an ex-Eortian, has Votes of thanks to the four pre­ kindly consented to present the fects were proposed by Audrey prizes. Spencer, and seconded by Sonia Sark. They made excellent speeches, which voiced the Changes in the Staff: At the end opinions of all. of October, Miss Payne Scott, who During the assembly, the choir had been a member of the staff and the school, conducted by Mrs. for about eight months, retired James, rendered several patriotic from the Department’s service. songs, and the celebration con­ We wish Miss Payne Scott hap­ cluded with the singing of “ The piness and health in her retire­ Recessional” and “ The National ment, and we welcome Miss Anthem. ’ ’ Glanville, B.A., in her place. The two prefects, who had the honour to represent Port Street by invitation at the Ultimo cele­ EMPIRE DAY CELEBRATION bration this year, were Joyce Thompson and Ina Macdonald, On May 22nd (the nearest who spoke, respectively, on school day to May 24th) Empire “Rudyard Kipling” and “Foun­ Day was celebrated by a cere­ dation Day.” mony in the Assembly Hall, a —Loris Hermes, 4A. EMPIRE DAY ESSAYS classes. In September the School Guides presented the library The prefects, according to with the welcome gift of seven time-honoured custom, offered two books of especial interest to prizes for essays written in school Guides, “ All About a Brownie,” on Empire Day. The subject for “ Peg’s Patrol,” “ Peg, the the upper school was “ The British Ranger,” “ Peg, Lieutenant,” Empire is held together by its “ Captain Peg,” “ Peg’s Babies,” Monarchy,” and for the lower and “ Rhoda, the Rdbel. ” We are school “ King George’s reign was pleased that the library' affords so one of the most eventful in his­ much pleasure to the girls, and tory.” Hazel Keavney won the we hope that through such gifts senior prize, while Gene Seale as those of the Guides we may be won the junior. able to present the members of the Fiction Library with a greater variety of books. THE FICTION LIBRARY The librarians, for 1936 have been Beryl Dabinett, Phyllis The library has been steadily Evans, Rita Humphreys, Marie patronised throughout the year, Kinsella, Shirley Rees, Heather especially by the First Year Stewart, and Marion Thomas.

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE EXAMINATIONS, 1936 The following girls are to be Jean Baker, Doreen Bohn, Shirley congratulated on winning prizes Cole, Dorothy Dodd, Muriel in the examinations held by the Dorman, Clarice Laragliy, Joyce above-named organisation:— McColl, Bessie McVicar, Dorothy Grade H-: First prize. Rose Murtón, Joyce Nelson, Kathleen Clarke; Reading, Rose Clarke. Ollis, Judith Parks, Constance Peach, Florence Pearson, Joyce Grade III.: Conversation, Pye, Betty Rushbrooke, Gene Marion Anderson; Conversation, Seale, Zara Segal, Pamela Smith, Zara Segal. Margaret Stephenson, Vivienne Certificates were awarded to Stoneham, Amelie Tuband, Nina the following:— Whiting, and Marjorie Young. Grade II.: Nancy Alexander, Grade IV.: Anne Dircks. Rose Clarke, Margaret Potter, As a result of winning the first Joyce Putland, and Joyce prize, Rose Clarke was made an Thompson. honorary member of the Alliance Grade III.: Marion Anderson, for a year.

THE DEBATING SOCIETY The annual debate conducted (leader), June Huntley and Nina under the auspices of the English- Whiting, and a team of Sydney Speaking Union was held at Port High School girls. The subject Street, between a Fourth Year under discussion was that “ A team consisting of Hazel Keavney nation’s culture is of greater s

value than its commerce.” awarded the boys 296 points and The visitors were successful, the girls 293 at the final debate. and were afterwards entertained Mr. Clyne, M.L.A., who vms at afternoon tea by the school present on that occasion, re­ team. marked on the knowledge of the At the annual debate held at subject displayed by both boys our school between the girls and and girls, and their clarity of the representatives of the Fort thought and expression. Street Boys’ High School, Mar­ Uncle Frank, of 2GB, adjudi­ jorie McKechnie (leader), Valerie cated at the return debate, when Hands, and Joyce McCredie up­ again the boys were victorious. held the opposition to the state- Throughout the half-year nlent that “ It is in the best in­ monthly debates have been held, terest of Australia that the immi­ when many interesting subjects gration of white races be have been discussed. One of par­ encouraged.” ticular interest to all girls was a The return debate was held at Fourth Year debate, “ All profes­ the Boys’ School, when the sub­ sions should be open to women,” ject was “ Peace has her which, surprisingly, was won by victories, no less renowned than the opposition. Second Years and war.” Third Years show great promise, Two old friends of the pupils and we have hopes of the success of Fort Street kindly adjudicated of the teams next year. the debates. Mr. Henderson —Hazel Keavney, Secretary.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CLASSES

The girls in the instrumental and Fifth Year music girls sat for music classes have done excep­ Grade II., advanced harmony and tionally well. counterpoint. These examina­ This year, several of our girls tions are of a higher standard have been prepared by Mrs. than those set for the Intermedi­ James for the State Conserva- ate and Leaving Certificate music torium of Music examinations in examinations, respectively. instrumental work (piano and Mrs. James hopes to form a new violin). violin class for beginners next Two girls from Fifth Year are month. sitting for Grade II., advanced •—Betty Sangster. piano; five from Fourth Year for Grade III., intermediate grade, Of the sixteen girls who sat for one for Grade V., and one for Grade HI. harmony, two gained Grade VI., elementary grade. honours, three credits, two “ A” There are also two violin students passes, and nine “ B” passes, all prepared for Grade V. examina­ being successful. tion. Six girls sat for Grade II. and Several of the girls from Third counterpoint, two gaining “ A” Year music class sat for the Con- passes and two gaining “ B ” servatorium Grade HI. harmony. passes. LEAGUE OF NATIONS DAY

Wednesday, August 19th, was made interesting and instructive the day chosen for the celebration speeches, respectively, on “ The of League of Nations Day in the Foundation and Organisation of schools. the League,” “ The Aims and In all first and second classes Achievements, of the League,” pupils made reference to the day, and “ The Need for Organisa­ and gave interesting talks on the tion for the Preservation of work of the League. Peace To-day.” ■ Jean Spence To an assembly of Thirds, presided, and at the conclusion Fourths and Fifths, Beryl Gwen Curran proposed a vote of Dabinett (4B), Peggy Roberts thanks to the speakers, and was (4C), and Melhra Lyons (4A) supported by Valerie Hands.

THE REFERENCE LIBRARY

The reference librarians are Lamb; “ The Foundation of Cul­ pleased to announce that they ture in Australia,” by P. R. have had a successful year so far Stephenson; “ The Phantom Para­ as patronage of the library is con­ dise,” by J. H. Niau; “ The Cattle cerned. The Fourth and Fifth King,” by Ion L. Idriess; “ The Year girls seemed to have realised Huskisson Papers (1792-1830),” the invaluable information that by Lewis Melville; “ The Glass­ can be gained from the encyclo­ house,” by M. Barnard Elder- paedias and other reference shaw ; ‘ ‘ The Victorians and Their books, and to have enjoyed read­ Books,” by Amy Cruse; “ The Art ing a few of the works of the and Practice of Historical Fic­ great masters of English litera­ tion,” by Alfred Tresidder Shep­ ture. pard; “ My Shakespeare Rise,” by C. Longworth Di Chambrun; We would like to thank Miss “ The Arnold Bennett Omnibus Weston for her kindness in re­ Book” ; “ An Anthology of World binding “ Brewer’s Readers’ Poetry” ; “ The A.B.C. of English Handbook.” It was in a very Usage” (Treble and Wallis); dilapidated condition owing to “ Girl of the West, and Other long and constant usage. Among Verses,” by Hubert II. Parry; volumes added to the library ‘ ‘ Macleod of the Bulletin ” ; “ The since the last issue of the maga­ Birlletin Short Story Book” ; zine are : ‘ ‘ Continental States­ “The Emancipist”; Peel’s man,” by George Glasgow; “ The “ Stream of Time” ; Nina Mur­ Romance of Modern Exploration doch’s “ She Travelled Alone in and Discovery” (Macmillan); Spain.” “ The Renaissance in Italy” (Symonds) ; “ The Crusades, the Librarians: J. Nelson, D. Flame of Islam,” by Harold Harvey, P. Nixon, J. Spence. TENNIS The “ A” team, comprising Doubles; and Esma Curran and Gwen Curran (captain), Ina partner reached the semi-finals of Macdonald, Joyce McCredie, and the “ C” Grade Mixed Doubles, Esma Curran, were successful in In September, Ina Macdonald gaining second place in the com­ and Gwen Curran won the Girls’ petition, losing only one match. “ C” Grade Doubles, Esma Curran This result makes the team eligible and Beth Boaden reaching the to compete for the Stuart Cup at quarter-final of this event also. the end of the year, and I know Joyce McCredie and partner that they intend doing their very reached the semi-final of the “ B” best to win that coveted cup for Grade Mixed Doubles, and Beth Port Street. Boaden and partner the quarter­ The “ B” team, comprising final of the “ C” Grade Mixed Doris Sutton (captain), Beth Doubles. Boaden, Margaret Brendon, and So it is evident that the stand­ Muriel Harding, although not ard of tennis is improving, and very successful in their competi­ each year we are coming closer to tion, played enjoyable games. winning the “ A” Shield, which Members of the tennis teams has not as yet graced the walls also competed in the Schools’ of Fort Street. tournament at White City during On behalf of the members of the May and September holidays. the teams, I would like to express In May, Joyce McCredie and our sincere thanks to Miss Nieol partner were successful in win­ Murray, Miss Campbell, and Miss ning the “ C” Grade Mixed Dunlop, who have umpired for Doubles; Esma Curran and Beth the matches and taken so much Boaden reached the quarter­ interest in them. finals of the Girls’ “ C” Grade —Gwen Curran, Captain.

BASKET BALL won the “ A” and “ B” Grade shields, respectively, in the com­ Although we were not success­ petitions this season. ful in winning either the “ A” or “ B ” Grade shields this year, the —Nellie Pope, Captain. “ A ” team came very close to be­ ing victorious, losing- only two matches, one to North Sydney, and the other to Sydney. ‘A” HOOKEY Miss Anderson very ably trained the teams, and we hope The “ A ” hockey team this year has not been as successful as in next year to have better results past years, but the members of to show for her zealous coaching. the team had a very enjoyable The teams consisted mainly of season, and played many splendid new players, and we hope to have matches. most of them with us again next year. We would like to thank Miss McMullen, under whose able Congratulations are extended direction the team has improved to Sydney and North Sydney, who greatly, for her interest and help. and we hope to be able to obtain paper in French at tie last Inter­ better results next year. mediate Examination. The matches played were:— Hazel Keavney, wlio won the Goals First Prize in an essay eompeti- Hornsby...... 6 — 0 tion held under the auspices of North Sydney .... 9 — 2 the Haberfleld-Five Dock-Abbots- Parram atta...... 6 — 2 ford Sub-Branch of the Returned St. G eorge...... 6 — 1 Sailors and Soldiers’ Imperial Sydney High .. .. 1 — 1 League of Australia, and open to —M. Monteath. all school children residing in those suburbs. We wish to congratulate the Audrey Jordan, who won First following:— Prize (two guineas) for baby’s Dulcie Warren, who was knitted set (bonnet, pilchers, awarded the Modern Languages booties, singlet and coat) in Association’s Prize for the best Grace Bros.’ competition.

OUR ANNUAL SPORTS DAY The twenty-sixth annual ath­ 4A this year, with 4C as very letic carnival was held this year close runners-up. at the Sports Ground on August 7th. The weather was perfect The outstanding athletes of the throughout the whole day, and the grounds provided a delightful setting for the crowds of happy and excited girls who thronged them. Forty-eight events—champion­ ships, novelty races, and team competitions—were included in the programme, which provided a full day, and gave opportunity for keen competition. For the efficient way in which this pro­ gramme was arranged and carried out, we must offer our congratu­ lations to Miss Anderson and the other members of the staff who so ably assisted her. Our thanks are also due to our old friends, Mr. Hellings, Mr. Griffiths, and Mr. Stanley, who acted as judges in the various events. All the races were keenly con­ tested—especially the ball games and the relays—and the fine sporting spirit for which Fort Street is so well-known, was evi­ ENID MELVILLE, dent in every event. The coveted Winner of the Junior Championship. Point Score Trophy was won by iBy courtesy of "Tke Labor Daily"] ___ I ■ 'il5^'. fli*, 4Ptril| H t ^ 'i .„jlpCTSfflr -h O ii i II -• ^ -< ^ -W

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THE OBSTACLE RACE. iBy courtesy of "The Daily Telegraph’’'^ day were Jean Coleman, who won Junior Skipping Race: J. Rocks. the School Championship for the Senior Orange Race: M. Lyons. second time, and who was also Junior Orange Race: E. Smith. successful in the Seventeen Senior Sack Race: B. Barnett. Years’ Championship and the Junior Sack Race: J. Adams. Skipping Kace; and Enid Mel­ Siamese Race: J. Coleman and ville, who was the Junior Cham­ N. Pox>e. pion, and who also annexed the Obstacle Race: E. Mossman. Thirteen Years’ Championship. Tunnel Ball: 4A, 1; 3A, 2; 4C, Congratulations to them both! 3. At the conclusion of the pro­ Overhead Ball: 4A, 1; 3A. 2; gramme, Miss Turner presented 2D, 3. the champions with their trophies, Under-and-Over Ball: 2D, 1; amid the hearty applause of the 4C, 2; 3A, 3. girls. The day had been a stte- —Joyce Nelson, 4 a . cess in every way, and we are particularly proud of the splendid spirit shown hy both winners and losers. The results are as follows;— 100 Yards School Champion­ ship : J. Coleman, 1; B. Fletcher, 2; J. Rocks, 3. Time, 13 secs. 17 Years’ Championship: J. Coleman, 1; G. Rowe, 2; G. Curran, 3. 16 Years’ Championship: N. Pope, 1; V. Hands, 2; P. Mitchell, 3. 15 Years’ Championship: B. Fletcher, 1; M. Williamson, 2; M. Heckenberg, 3. Junior Championship: B. Mel­ ville, 1; B. Proper!, 2; J. Rocks, 3. 14 Years’ Championship: J. Rocks, 1; A. Tetley, 2; B. Proper!, 3. 13 »Years’ Championship: E. Melville, 1; A. Willis, 2; E. Tweedale, 3. 12 Years’ Championship: U. Hagan, 1; Z. Robinson, 2; J. Fleming, 3. 11 Years’ Championship: P. Dalzell, 1; D. Moye, 2; H. Smith, 3. Senior Relay (400 yards): 4A, 1; 4B, 2; 4C, 3. Junior Relay (300 yards): 2D, 1; 1C, 2; ID, 3. Senior Skipping Race: J. Cole­ JEAN COLEM AN, School Chatrpion. man. -By ccjirtesy of "The Sydney Morning .Terald" THE CHRISTIAN UNION It is pleasing to be able to re­ port that quite a number of Thirds and Fourths have recently joined the “ Circle,” which meets every Monday afternoon in Room 24. Last term, Miss Steele visited us on two occasions, and her talks on “ The Great Adventure” were very enjoyable. The Inter-State Schoolgirls’ Camp is to be held at Canberra from January 19th to 26th, 1937. Application forms may be ob­ tained from Miss Pirani. If you are not a member of the C.U., come to Room 24 any Mon­ day afternoon; a hearty welcome awaits you.

THE CAPTAIN AND PRE­ FECTS FOR 1937

We wish to congratulate the BETTY FLETCHER. following girls who were elected {By courtesy of "The Labor Daily"] by the Fourth Year Girls on October 13th to the honourable positions of Captain and Prefects SOCIAL SERVICE for 1937:— Since the last issue of the Captain: Melbra Lyons. Magazine the girls have provided Prefects: Nellie Pope (Senior), comforts for the old women at Dorothy Dodd, Dorothy Harvey, Newington, and more than two Margaret Monteath, Joyce Nelson, hundred story and picture books Shirley Rees, Jean Spence, Revvie for the Infants and Girls’ Schools Wallace, and Nina Whiting. at Bourke Street. Their contributions to tjje hos­ pitals and other deserving objects are: Three guineas to the Sydney FIFTH YEARS’ PARTING Hospital, three guineas to the GIFT Rachel Forster Hospital, three guineas to the Royal Alexandra The Fifth Year Girls Hospital for Children, five guineas announced, through Gwen Curran, to the Preventorium, one guinea their Captain, on Farewell Day, to the Royal Society for the Pre­ that they were giving to the vention of Cruelty to Animals, school a sundial, as a slight token and one guinea to the Civil of their appreciation of all that Ambulance. the school had done for them. On Egg Day they sent 535 eggs Their gift took this form because to Sydney Hospital and a cheque Miss Cohen had expressed a wish for one guinea, representing 252 for one. GREETING CARIDS the girl in First Year who has made the greatest improvement The greeting cards this year between the May and November take the form of a folder with the examinations. School Crest on the outside and a calendar for 1937 inside. Elsie Segaert, one of the girls who sat for the first Intermediate Examination, has given to the GIFTS TO THE SCHOOL school a valuable collection of The members of the Old Girls’ geological specimens. Union made a wonderful contri­ bution to the efficiency of Assemblies by presenting to the Phyllis Wells, who passed the school a microphone, amplifier and Intermediate of 1934 and is now speaker, which are used in the on holidays in Sydney, after liv­ Assembly Hall every week. This ing twenty-one months in Nauru, scientific device ensures every gave the school some specimens girl hearing all that is said at of rock phosphate, commercial Assembly and on such important phosphate, and a fossil shell from occasions as Empire Day and that island. Farewell Day. This is a gift which has directly benefited every girl in the school, Palings Ltd. made a handsome and every girl appreciates this contribution of tickets and pro­ further evidence of the Old Girls’ grammes. interest in their school.

All these gifts are much The Guides at Fort Street have appreciated by the Staff and donated a prize to be awarded to Pupils.

“A KISS FOR CINDERELLA” At last! The night for which blur, sat our mother, our father a handful of girls had been fever­ —some loved one. Though our ishly rehearsing for months! We acting might not be brilliant, on had actually achieved the impos­ those dear faces would be a smile sible—we, mere school girls, had of pride for us. produced a three-act Barrie play. We knew our play, and loved But here we pause in our jubila­ it, the pathetic little tale of a tion to pay tribute to the won­ poor Cockney lass, a mere maid- derful work and stage craftsman­ of-all work, in whose soul dwelt ship of the one to whom we owe a nobility that transcended her everything. Miss Rosalie Collins. environment. Her miserable ex­ It had been hard, uphill work for istence was coloured by the weav­ her, and us, but somehow it all ings of her own vivid imagination. seemed worth while on that night Her kind old master, Mr. Bodie, of nights—August 19th. Some­ a not-too-talented artist, had where out there in that sea of chanced to call her Cinderella, upturned faces, that indistinct and straightway, she, the drudge, became a princess in dis­ We, who endeavoured to pre­ guise, only waiting and living for sent a cameo of one short period her ball. Mr. Bodie, puzzled by of life in the dread war years, her actions, told her story to a venture to hope that “ A Kiss for policeman, who subsequently dis­ Cinderella” made the annual con­ covered that she was hiding and cert of 19th and 20th August, supporting several little children, 1936, a great success. whose fathers were fighting in the Hazel Keavney, 4A. Great War. The stolid police­ man was charmed by the child, who confided to him that that very night the ball was to be MUSIC WEEK held! Waiting out in the cold Our notable successes at the re­ London night, she dreamed that cent Sydney Eisteddfod leave no her fairy godmother promised her doubt that the appreciation of three wishes—to go to her ball, to good music is assiduously culti­ nurse the wounded, and to be vated among our scholars, so that loved by the man of her choice. even those among us who are not Then there burst in a flood on her members of the choir or orchestra soul all the glamour of royalty, can keenly appreciate the charm and the supercilious young prince of music, and we are grateful to (who bore a startling resemblance our teachers for granting us the to our policeman) was at her feet. opportunity of hearing, from time And then—the clock struck to time, such an enjoyable pro­ twelve, and the dream ended. We gramme as we did on Wednesday, next saw our poor Cinderella in a 7th October, when Mr. Clement nursing home owned by Mr. Williams, Miss Enid Conley and Bodie’s sister, where she received Madame Heincken visited the her other two wishes—she helped school. to nurse the wounded, and our On this occasion, during Music worthy arm of the law, that Week, we heard a few delightful symbol of the majesty of justice, selections from the works of the policeman, became sufficiently Franz Schubert, and also from romantic to present his Cinderella Chopin. The popularity of the with a pair of glass slippers. But well-known songs, “ Who is his smile was sad as he embraced Sylvia?” and “ Hark, Hark the her, for he knew that she, poor Lark,” was evident from the loud little piece of driftwood on the and spontaneous applause, and sea of life, was to die, struck the number of encores which the down by the dread pneumonia. girls demanded from Mr. In the hands of Helen Robert­ Williams. son, Cinderella lived, while June In these days when the popular Huntley handled an extremely taste in music seems, unfortu­ difficult part with brilliance. nately, to have taken a down­ Hazel Keavney played Mr. Bodie; ward trend, it is refreshing to Belle Curtis, his sister; Joyce listen to a programme of such a Dunkley, a romantic young high standard, and we earnestly plumber who dares to love the hope that in the coming year we Lady Charlotte, played by Marcia will be privileged to hear further Maxwell. The lovely ball scene concerts of this type. required many actors, among We would like to thank the them Pat Graham, Beverley visiting artists for giving us such Barnett, Mavis Heckenberg, a musical treat. Shirley Rees, and Pamela Nixon. —Iris Astley, 4A. DRAMATIC READINGS Miss Turner made a delightful speech, giving some sound advice The Dramatic Reading Society to the Fifths and Thirds, and has been meeting regularly on the stating that Miss Cohen’s wish first Tuesday in the month, and, for a sundial had been granted thanks to Miss Croxon’s untiring by the departing Fifths, as their enthusiasm, the readings have farewell gift to the school. been a great success. The investiture of the Captain The first reading was given by and Prefects for 1937 followed, Fifth Years in April, when they Gwen Curran, the retiring Cap­ presented Drinkwater’s play, tain, addressing the school and “ Abraham Lincoln,” and in the expressing the feelings of the next month Fourth Years enter­ Fifths in a very sincere speech. tained us with a reading of Then the Captain elect, Melbra Barrie’s “ Quality Street.” Lyons, the Senior Prefect elect, Another of his plays, “ The Admir­ Nellie Pope, and three other Pre­ able Crichton,” was presented by fects addressed the school in a few Third Years in June. Then fol­ words. lowed the Second Years’ com­ Concluding the function in the edy, “ Our Aunt From Cali­ Assembly Hall with the National fornia” ; and Ella Adkins’ play, Anthem, the traditional “ clap­ “ The End of the Story” (Fourth ping-out” of the Fifths and Years’ second choice). Thirds followed. Lady Gregory’s “ Rising of the Toasts to the King, the Fifths Moon,” considered one of the best and the Staff and the School were short plays ever written, was read proposed during afternoon tea, by Third Years in September, and and the Fourths were compli­ the Fifths’ final reading was mented on the party and the cake. A. A. Milne’s “ Man in the Bowler The party then adjourned to Hat.” the Assembly Hall, where the hos­ “ Seconds” and “ Fourths” will tesses and their guests enjoyed entertain us in November and dancing and games. December, respectively. The function came to an end —P. Roberts, 4C., with the singing of “ Auld Lang Secretary. Syne” and the National Anthem. The Fifths said their final good­ byes, storing away the memory FAREWELL DAY of their Farewell Day. —Melbra Lyons, 4A. A day of mixed feelings and memories was Friday, October 23rd, the Fifths’ last day at JOTTINGS ABOUT THE school. It was Farewell Day—a day, not only for the Fifths, but OLD GIRLS also for many former Fortians to recall what had happened in past Joyce Willis won the First Prize years at Fort Street. in Stage I. of the Science Diploma It aiforded the girls great plea­ Course at the Technical College, sure to see on the platform two and we congratulate her on being former Headmistresses, Miss the best student (male or female) Partridge and Miss Cruise; Mrs. in her year. Macartney, Miss Chapman, and * * ^ several former Captains of the The latest news of Una Gibson school. is that she gained the degree of A.E.C.M. in Solo Performance Glynne Stayte, who has been Piano, playing Bach’s Prelude and teaching Latin for some years at Fugue in E flat Major, Beeth­ the Methodist Ladies’ College, oven’s Sonata in E Minor Opus was married at St. Phillip’s 90, and Capriccio in P Minor, by Church in September to Mr. Phil Dohnonyi. She is hoping to gain Palmer, and is going to live at also an Open Scholarship for the Panning Island. harp at the Royal Academy.

Marjorie Doherty left by the Bessie Bannan has been Ormonde on October 10th, and on appointed a special lecturer in her arrival in England is to be English at the Teachers’ Train­ married to Dr. Warwick Bailey. ing College. Marjorie expects to return to Sydney after twelve months’ stay in England. Phyllis Kaberry has been awarded a Travelling Scholarship, Lesley Arnold has been and has gone to England to pur­ appointed a visiting teacher of sue her studies in anthropology. shorthand in the Domestic Science Schools at Kogarah and Mosman, and at the Boys’ Intermediate A number of ex-Portians are High School, Crow’s Nest. engaged in nursing. Margaret McCandless, at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital; Jean Allan, Mary Corringham, who for Kathleen Gillies, and Joyce many years presented a prize for Wasson, at the Western Suburbs the best short story in the Maga­ Hospital; Marjorie Burton, at zine, was married in Melbourne to Sydney Hospital; and Betty and Dr. Martin Koltzsch, of Dresden, Mary Pontey, at the Royal North German Consul for Victoria and Shore Hospital. Tasmania. Mary was for some years on the literary staff of the “ Sydney Morning Herald,’’ and later had charge of the women’s Nancy Caldwell was married to pages in the ‘ ‘ Sydney Mail. ’ ’ Dr. Mr. John Capper, of West Mait­ and Mrs. Koltzsch are travelling land, and they are living at Cess- to Germany via the United States nock, where they recently enter­ of America. tained Miss Cruise.

Dilys Williams has obtained her degree in Divinity at Glasgow Agnes Brewster is also living in University, and is now in charge Cessnock, having been married to of a Mission School in Mr. Prank Evans. Alexandria.

Dr. Enid Simons is on the staff Molile Scutt is a demonstration of the Royal North Shore Hos­ teacher at Armidale Practice pital. School. IMPRESSIONS OP AN EISTEDDFOD Having sharpened a pencil to that remark almost goes down on a careful point, one begins to the report sheet, too. look around. It is not yet 9 At last the names of the prize­ o’clock, but already the hall is winners are read out, the com­ almost full. Little girls with ments given. The first section is Shirley Temple curls and much finished. Out in the street there befrilled dresses are swarming is sunshine with a cool breeze. around the stage manager. A few Cars speed past silently, grace­ little boys stand shyly apart or fully, over the smooth road. It is wriggle impatiently as fond scarcely eleven, and it seemed mothers impart a last brush to the like hours. There are three long sleek hair. hours before the next section The adjudicator arrives, and begins. the real work begins. One by one A few minutes’ walk takes us the competitors mount the steps to No. 3 Assembly Hall. There is and recite their pieces—some fal- a tense stillness in the room; the teringly and unimpressively, light falls clear through the others showing remarkable talent, yellow glass windows. A girl considering their age. The with soft, fluffy hair mourns the adjudicator draws triangles on flight of Spring in a voice her blotting paper, and every now like the ripple of a brook. and then makes some comment, Or perhaps it is the flute-like which is quickly noted. How one notes of Tschaikowsky’s “ Lark’s envies that cool English voice! Song” that greet us as the swing There are still sixty - five to doors open on the silent cor­ be heard before lunch. Sud­ ridor. Tiny tots, these, who have denly a terrific hammering to be lifted onto the piano stool. begins overhead and drowns One is struck by the friendly every word that is said. atmosphere while waiting for There is no one in the committee the next competitor. Everyone office. Up a flight of stone steps, talks animatedly to everyone else. along a narrow passage, open to The adjudicator sips a cup of tea, the sky, the stage door of the and his secretary nibbles a biscuit theatre is reached—no help here absentmindedly. —the theatre is being repaired Then there is the Great under contract—the caretaker, Assembly Hall itself. A news­ perhaps? One takes the lift, and paper reporter (one gets to know wishes one hadn’t—it crawls. The them by the gleam in the eye and seventh floor at last! The care­ the ever-present pencil and pad) taker ruffles his hair and says prowls alertly in the background. he’ll see. Downstairs again—the The stage manager, very red in hall in an indignant buzz— the face, rapidly cons his pro­ mothers and teachers glare at the gramme and shouts, “ No. 6 choir, harassed stage manager, who please.” Unfortunately for his tries to look calm, but does not peace of mind, there is no re­ succeed. Ah! the noise has sponse, and No. 7 flies onto the stopped at last. The bell rings for platform instead. The stage the next competitor, and so it goes manager smiles nervously and on. By the end of the morning subsides into a corner. one feels one could do justice to Then indeed the prosaic world the poem oneself. “ Isn’t Sydney is forgotten, as on to the still hot?” murmurs the adjudicator— hushed air of the waiting hall breathe the first words of Mase­ tone of voice. It is fascinating to field ’s ‘ ‘ Galley Rowers. ’ ’ The hiss wonder who is that girl with the of the spray and the unearthly long, fair hair and dimpled chin, song of the wind rise exultant to and why she laughs so much, to the vaulted roof. conjecture as to what that “ Don’t hang on to the vowel girl reading a comic really thinks sounds for effect! ’ ’ whispers the of Walter de la Mare, whose adjudicator, tersely, and the rest “ Sunken Garden’’ she has of the poem is blotted out in a just recited. flurry of carbon sheets and the Soon the work is finished for hasty scrawl of a pen. the day—in other halls it is In the middle of an important finished, too; the last tenuous section the stage manager dis­ notes of “ Caprice’’ have lingered covers that the head office has into silence, the last violin has sent down the wrong report been put carefully away. Tired sheets. There follows an exciting little Pavlovas thankfully forsake chase up to the office and back the glamour of the footlights. by a distra»cted secretary, who We rattle homewards in the begins to feel like trying for an tram, tired, too, but feeling that Olympic sprint championship. it is worth tirednes.5 to have The rest of the afternoon passes played some part, however small, in a manner, if less exeiting, cer­ in the work of the Eisteddfod, to tainly no less interesting. In the have been one of those behind the older sections there is a refresh­ scenes, and to have realised what ing absence of curls, and character the Eisteddfod really means. is more evident in expression and —“ X,’’ 5A.

A COBWEB Bespangl’d at morning with glittering dewdrops, And glistening and glinting throughout all the day, A cobweb is swaying (’neath clusters of fern leaves), So prettily woven, so silvery-grey. With soft silken pieces the spider has spun it. And touched it with silver to give it a gleam_ And hung it up high ’tween two dainty fern leaves, And thus built his home near a chattering stream. Up there is awaiting (so cunning, so lovely) A trap for the careless who wander this way. For there ’midst the fern leaves the spider is weaving Is a cobweb so dainty and silvery-grey. -Bessie Swann, 2A.

TO MUSIC To music, which in times bereft Of all I had, has held me high Above all things, I give my world My life, with no regretting sigh. How often, in the years gone by. The world was dull, my days were dead, When joy came sweetly to my soul. And happiness by thee was spread. My heart is open to your tunes, Nor can e’er be filled, until I die, With sweetest songs; for lovely, low. And distant notes, nay senses cry. -P. Nixon, 4B.

AWAKENING Out of the mists of a dream-built land There shines a star all silver-clear; That is the star of a lovely thought That filled my heart with sudden fear.

Too long have I lingered in lowlands here— Soul, have you lost your power to soar? O, have I lost all my high desires, Shall s arry heights be mine no more?

Soul, you are steeped in a self-content. Awaken! Live I be free again? Strive with the winds and wrest a song From the star-world’s magic strain. Oenone 3B.

THE FOUNDING OF MANLY The gentle lapping ripple of blue water on the beach Intermingles with the shriek of ocean fowl. And a sullen group of natives, with a spear and nulla each. Stands at bay, while on their faces is a scowl.

The dinghy’s keel grates slowly on the shirring, golden sand. The sailors ship the oars and grasp their guns; A cry comes from the natives as they watch the Governor land. And a stone is hurled—an officer it stuns. The muskets then are fired at the wild, aggressive blacks. And a few, in terror, scatter to the bush; But a shower of spears and nullas stop the white men in their tracks. And further up the beach they dare not push. “ They’re a crowd of manly fellows,” muttered Phillip, from the boat. As the seamen pushed it off the golden sand. “They have shown *hey do not fear us, they are truly men of note, “So I’ll give the name of Manly to this land.” —Jean Baker, 3A.

RAIN Pitter-patter down the pane. Comes the swiftly-falling rain, From the dark clouds hanging low. To the thirsty earth below. Flowers lift their drooping heads. From their parched and dusty beds, Dr’nking in the heavenly shower, Gaining thus new life and power. -Pat Israel, lA. THE QUEEN OF THE STORM She comes from the eastwards, And brings in her train The thunder and lightning, The dark clouds and rain. Oh, see tier, o’er the hilltop, With black tresses thrown From her brow; and eyes flashing And long, sable gown— Oh, see her! She cometh Far over the hill— She bringeth the rain clouds, And all, all, is still. The rain clouds are gathering Thick, dark, without form— She comei^h, she cometh. The Queen of the Storm! —S. Rees, 4B.

ECSTASY Lo, I have risen from langour-steeped vales To glorious heights where ecstasy dwells. I have battled with words and striven with thoughts That struggled for utterance nere m my poems; I have captured earth’s sounds to weave into words. And written a song of the world and of men; I have bat Ted with passion and strengthened myself. And have felt ':hat my soul was one with the dawn’s; I have become as the sound-shaken air. Have flamed with the meteors, flashed with the stars. Soared with the eagle, sung with the gods— Ecstasy, thou are mine! Oenone 3B.

THE BUSH CONCERT “Wake up, wake up,” said the cock to the crow, “Down to the hollow we ought to go. “A concert is being held there to-night— “So let us haste while the moon is brigh .” So down to the hollow the old crow went. Just to see what the old cock meant.

The hollow was lit by the silvery moon. Said Mr. Cock, “’Twill be starting soon.” Out walked the announcer in grand uniform, Just as though he was about to perform. “ Good evening,” he said; “the first item will be “The Midnight Minstrels, whom you’ll presently see.”

Out walked the troupe and began a-playing; Said the Owl, “I’m not staying!” The troupe played on amid such a row. Said the Snake, “I’m going now!” One by one the animals parted. Though the concert had only just started! —Peggy Wallis, ID. AN AUTUMN LEAF

Oh, why, little leaf, don’t you flutter away, Down with your brothers, this bright Autumn day? Small cloudlets are floating, the sky is still blue. And I think that the sunset is stolen from you. The breezes are whispering, the Winter draws nigh. And still you are dancing and flutt’ring on high. The rivulet ripples its song to the world. The long, waving grasses are brightly dew-pearled; The Winter rain’s coming, and loud the drops fall. And rustle to earth through the gumtrees so tall. Oh, why, little leaf, don’t you flutter away, Down with your brothers, this bright Autumn day?

-Bessie Swann, 2A.

LIFE

To hear the breeze when it’s softly singing. To watch the birds when they go a-winging. To list to winds croon soft and low. To watch the flowers as they slowly grow. To hear the waves as they crash on shore. To learn the faries’ magic lore. To watch the leaves when they flutter and quiver. To catch the song of a rippling river— Oh I what a joy to be free, young and living In a land that is bright, that is loving and giving. To view the rain and the sun and lightning. To feel the night, with its magic, fright’ning. To hear the ocean’s endless moan. To see it cappi’d with the frothing foam. To help another in that one’s need. To sow afar love’s wondrous seed. To make a friend who will stay with us ever And make us bright, whatever the weather— Oh! that we all may be loving and giving. That we 'ruly may know what is meant by just “living.”

-Gwen Smith, 3A.

THE BUD

A little bud opened his eyes. The world was new and full of surprise. He knew not its secrets. Its strength, nor its weakness. All he saw Was the Earth and the Sky. He s retched in the welcome rays of the sun. His brothe-s awakened one by one; He flashed each a knowing smile. Winking slyly all the while. The day dragged on, the sun grew hot, The bud was droop.ng—sad was his lot. The world was not cheerful, The sun was most fearful— The little bud withered and drooped. The rain was nearing, Flowers were cheering; The little bud lifted his head, As the rain sprinkled down on his bed. Now so soft and downy and fresh. And the little flower flashed his bro'hers a smile. Winking knowingly all the while. —Mavis Holman, lA.

THE POI DANCER

She sways in pe'^fect rhythm with The tom-tom’s dreary noise. Her arms outspread, her arched feet In dainty, graceful poise. Oh, see her twist her body brown. Her dark hair like a cloud. And ever beats lhat Maori drum— Soft, loud—yet still more loud! She dances near to where we stand, Smfles, sways—and then is gone— Crescendo from the drums, and she Sinks low, a dying swan. -Hazel Keavney.

THE CITY OP SYDNEY EISTEDDFOD The School Choir competed in on the morning of 19th August, several sections this year in the and when we were announced as City of Sydney Eisteddfod. The winners, with 181 points out of a songs were difficult, but beautiful, possible 200, the shout of joy from and with Mrs. James as conductor all Portians was something to be and teacher, we loved them all. remembered. We hastened back We competed in four choral sec­ to school in record time to convey tions—Senior Schools’ Champion­ the good news to Miss Turner. ship, Junior Schools’ Champion­ Our excitement grew, and we ship, Girls’ Choral Championship, sallied forth for the afternoon and Open State Juvenile Cham­ session, when we had to sing in pionship. We won first prize in two sections, the Junior three sections, and second prize in Schools’ Championship and the the Open State Championship. Girls’ Choral Championship. I Mr. G. Ross Thomas, Director was privileged to hear the of Education, in a letter to Mrs. Juniors, and was assured of vic­ James, wrote: “ I should say that tory before the adjudicator you have established a record for announced it with the following choral singing in any Eisteddfod remark: “ Both performances were held at any time in New South marked by fine rhythmic vitality Wales.” and ensemble, and show excel­ We commenced with Section 15, lent musical quality in all the Senior Schools’ Championship, aspects.” The Juniors had won with an aggregate of 189 points. Lindsay Biggins, the adjudicator, We were almost at fever heat summed up the singing which he when the Girls’ Choral Champion­ had judged during the afternoon ship section was announced. Be­ session. He said that the sing­ fore we began to sing, Mrs. James ing which he had heard from the gave us a whispered message to winning choir in the Girls’ Choral this effect: “ Girls, sing for the Championship was of the highest honour of the Old School. Sing quality. “ The choir,” he said, as I want every note.” And we “ was outstanding, and one which, did. Once again we were vic­ knew, as a single person, what torious, having scored 190 points. the conductor wanted, and what To describe our feelings is be­ is more, did it.” yond me, suffice it to say we has­ —Audrey Spencer, 5A. tened back to school, formed a guard of honour, and greeted Mrs. James on her arrival with FORT STREET OLD GIRLS’ “ She’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” CHOIR After resting, we returned for Any girls leaving school this the evening competitions, when we year, or any old Fortians who are were to sing in the Open State anxious to keep up their choral Juvenile Championship, and our work, will have an opportunity orchestra was to play. The first of doing so, if numbers warrant section in this session was the it, next year. School Orchestra, and our Mrs. James has very kindly orchestra came second. offered to give up one evening After a long wait, and after- per week for practice. And any hearing many choirs sing, we took further information regarding our places again on the platform. this scheme may be obtained from We were beaten for first place by the Christian Brothers’ College, her. —Audrey Spencer, 5A. Waverley, and we were awarded second prize. The adjudicator A CHORAL CONCERT said we were the two outstanding choirs, and that he had great In order to give parents and difficulty in separating us. He friends an opportunity of hearing remarked on the “ very good the singing of the School Choirs attack and release, excellent that were successful in the recent enunciation and vowel sounds, City of Sydney Eisteddfod, Mrs. and the nice feeling for rhythinic James has prepared a choral con­ movement and continuity cert, to be given at the Conserva- throughout a very effective per­ torium on Thursday, December formance.” 10th, at 8 p.m. sharp. Seats may At the evening session, Mr. he reserved at the school.

A LETTER FROM “ THE OLD GIRLS’ UNION” Dear Fortians,— hundred members were present On the night of our general when the meeting began. meeting (March 18th) it teemed But that wasn’t until after the with rain, and we were afraid impromptu tea—and a very jolly that very few would brave the affair it was, too. It seems to us storm, but the Fortian spirit was that the Old Girls enjoy these in­ undampened, and about one formal functions at school most of all, perhaps because they are again the weather proved un­ so like the things that they did favourable, but the rain did not when they were there. deter us, and in spite of the At the general meeting, Mrs. weather, Hordern’s Florentine N. V. Conon was elected Presi­ Ballroom looked very gay. The dent, and a keen discussion took decorations were, of course, red place as to what use could be and white, and the school pen­ made of the proceeds of last year’s nant formed a very effective dance. It was at this meeting background to the official table. that the idea was mooted that the After supper we sang the Old Girls’ Union should equip the school songs, and the Old Boys Assembly Hall with a microphone, gave the old Fortian war cry. speaker and amplifier. The meet­ The Girls’ share of the profit, ing decided to wait until after £13, together with last year’s this year’s dance, to see if this dance proceeds, enabled us to gift could be afforded. realise our wish to present the In May, members were mysti­ school with an amplifier. fied to receive an invitation to a The Red Cross tea-rooms were “ Wog Party.” When they the scene of the successful crazy arrived at the ‘‘Green Lantern” bridge party, which was held in they were still more mystified to July, and our August meeting see the tables equipped with took the form of another visit to paper, pencils, and, of all things the school to see your play, “ A —dice! We hasten to add that Kiss for Cinderella,” which we the party was entirely respect­ thought was splendid, and which able, even though appearances we enjoyed immensely. and the noise we made seemed to Now, we must thank you once suggest the contrary. What is more, girls, for the glorious roses more to the point, we discovered which you sent to decorate the unexpected genius in some of the State Ballroom for our dinner, in members. People who we thought October. • Everyone commented could not draw at all, blossomed on their beauty, and most people, forth as artists. We had an hilari­ when they went away, carried a ous night, but calmed down nt bud or two with them, as a supper long enough to give our souvenir of the dinner. There best wishes to Glynn Stayte, who were over one hundred Old Girls has helped the Union ever since present, and they were glad to she left school, and now is welcome as their guests Miss leaving us to go as a bride to Turner and Miss West. Miss Rabaul. We were quite pleased Turner gave a message from Miss with the evening, partly because Cohen, and told us some interest­ we were able, with the profits, ing details of Miss Cohen’s trip. to swell the cheque, which we After dinner, we were enter­ sent to the Rachel Forster Hos­ tained by a musical programme. pital, and partly because so many Gwyneth Lascelles and Edna Fortians asked us to have another Saggers sang, and Enid Elphin- party in the near future. stone recited. These items were And then came the dance! This most enjoyable, and were enthusi­ was in June. A special dance astically encored. committee had been elected at the And now to turn from our­ general meeting and, as usual, selves to yourselves. We wish we joined forces with the Old you every success in this year’s Boys’ Union. We looked for­ examinations, and look forward ward to it for weeks, and once to seeing Fortian names well up on the honours list. To those of I wish these girls the greatest of you who are leaving school, we success. A great deal of credit would say this—there is no need must be given to Mrs. James for to feel that you have left the her work with the violin class. school quite behind you. The Many good choir girls have been actual school days are gone, hut found among this year’s Pirst you can keep their spirit and Year. They have been formed friendships by joining the Old into the Junior Choir, which was Girls’ Union. We are waiting for awarded first place in the junior the chance to welcome you. section of the City of "Sydney Eisteddfod. I congratulate these Mary E. Cathels, girls, and I hope they will con­ Joyce Bannan, tinue in their splendid work. At Hon. Secretaries. the broadcast they rendered their test pieces, “ Dusk” and “ I Love Sixpence,” as well as “ A Good Little Jackass” and “Click THE BROADCAST Beetle,” of which the last two were repeated by request from “ Come, Portians, Portians All Uncle Prank. . . was a fitting strain to open VTwo of our other pianoforte the broadcast at 2GB, on Satur­ soloists must be also praised, Patti day, September 26th. Graham, of Pourth Year, and Before the choir and orchestra Merle Clarke, of Second Year, began their programme, Audrey who played Rachmaninoff’s Pre­ Spencer, a Prefect of the school, lude and “ The Peast of the Lan­ said a few words to Portians and terns,” respectively. friends, especially those scattered Uncle Prank, who conducts abroad. this Saturday morning session The choir, under the efficient from 2GB, was especially de­ baton of Mrs. James, rendered lighted with “ Bless This House” many delightful items, including and “ Keep On Hoping,” both fit­ the pieces set for the recent City ting songs for his “ Cheer-up of Sydney Eisteddfod. Among Session.” He has expressed the these were that delightful “ Spin­ desire of taking the Portian Choir ning Chorus,’’ from Wagner’s to the Cathedral Cave at Mount opera, “ The Plying Dutchman,’’ Victoria for a broadcast, one and a more modern piece, Sunday. Every choir girl is “ Beautiful Lady Moon,’’ by thrilled, and is hoping that it Coates. may be possible. Ruby Murray, one of our Third I take this opportunity of Year girls, played a/ delightful thanking Miss Muriel Edsall, pianoforte solo, “ Poppies,’’ while better known to 2GB listeners as another of our young soloists, Cousin Muriel, for accompany­ Lesly Herron, sang “ The Pirst ing the choir on the piano. Violet.” Since the broadcast many let­ Several items were well played ters have been received from by the School Orchestra, in which listeners, expressing their appreci­ are many young violinists who ation. I thank these kind people, have only begun to learn to play and I hope that they will enjoy the violin this year. I may add that our next broadcast. two of these girls are sitting for the violin examination at the Con- —Norma Abernethy, servatorium of Music next month. LEOTXJEE BY DR. LANG ON Instead, the French mail CANADA greeted me as follows:— French verbs to you your teachers On Friday, June 26th, the teach— school was honoured by the visit They then say, “We have of Dr. David Lang, who gave a taught”; lecture, illustrated by lantern At close of day your home you slides, on Canada. Our views of reach— Canada as a land of ice and snow Dost say, “My home I’ve raught” ? were greatly modified by the Sweet blooms in florist-shop one many attractive pictures of the sells. diverse aspects of Canadian life, The blooms, you’ll say, are sold. given by our distinguished visitor. A pretty miss the blossom smells. We were agreeably impressed by Now, do you say ’tis smold? the studies of heaver and seal life When things go wrong and hope in their natural surroundings, as fast sinks. You then say it has sunk; well as by the magnificent public The young man doffs his hat and buildings of several of the more winks—■ important cities. Don’t tell your friend he’s wunk. Dr. Lang also showed us a The bird’es on the wing will fly. photograph of the Canadian As they have always flown; Mounted Police, and related many Will airmen in their air-planes try anecdotes regarding their associa­ As they have lately irown? When on a cushioned seat you sit tion with the Indians at the time You’ll tell me you have sat; of the construction of the When a nail’s bright head you fail Canadian Pacific Railway. We to hit, should like to take this oppor­ Alas! your thumb you’ve hat? tunity of formally thanking Dr. My little friend, to you I send Lang for his very interesting and Best wishes that are sent. instructive lecture, and of telling I hope that now your heart will mend. him how highly it was appreciated If yet it is not ment. by us. Gwen Curran, in thanking Dr. —Joan Knight, lA. Lang, informed him that we were particularly interested in Canada, as our Principal, Miss Cohen, had just visited that part of the THE HOUSE OF LOVE Empire. —S. Austin, 4A. A light breeze tiny white clouds scudding o’er the blue heavens, a broad bush track widening into a level expanse of lawn, green HEART TO HEART with that freshness that betokens an early Spring and a house nest­ I wrote to Marguerite, who ling mid a sea of white plum lives in France, complaining that blossoms. I come down the I was practically heart-broken by track, leap the little brown my struggles to learn her bubbling stream, as it trickles irregular French verbs. over the lawn, and with ecstasy I did not exactly expect Mar­ in my heart, approach the house guerite to approach the authori­ I love. ties, in an effort to have the verbs Stealthily I open the gate, hoping simplified, but I did expect to take the household by surprise. sympathy. A creak, as of a rusty hinge, be­ trays me (it always has as long Every day, regularly at ten as I can remember, and doubtless o’clock, comes a knock on the always will), I pause—awaiting door, and a little boy, or perhaps the rush of footsteps, but none two, in dirty, torn trousers, and a come. Miss L-----, I conclude, shirt which was once called must be in the front garden, but “ snowy white” by some fond there is dear, good, darling Nana mother, lifts up his timid voice, left. I can still surprise her. I and says:— creep up the four stone steps, tip­ “ I want—I want a half-penny- toe over the verandah, and stand worth of mandarins, please.” looking into the kitchen. Yes, she A bag is procured. If Miss is sitting in her chair beside the L----- is there, it is crammed with stove, a piece of knitting of a fifteen or twenty juicy yellow mysterious shape in her lap, her mandarins. Nana sees her, and spectacles perched on her nose. on the departure of my little She is counting her stitches half friends, gives utterance to her aloud. “ Hullo, Nana, how are thoughts:— you ?’ ’ “ You give them too many. She rises from her chair (the They’ll be here to-morrow, both­ plain, straight-backed, special, ering you.” old kitchen-chair), and over her And Miss L----- always makes kind face comes a smile of wel­ the same response:— come, of love, and of happiness. “ Mandarins go to waste, if you “ Where is L----- I ask. don’t give them away.” “ Somewhere in the garden.” Nana is not satisfied.. She I speed down the steps, follow a grumbles a little to herself, then path bordered by green hydrangea sits down by the stove and for­ bushes, and turn the corner of gets the matter. the house. Three or four chicken Next day I see her surreptiti­ coops, whence is heard a noisy ously give the same little boys chirping, serve as an ornament to their fifteen or twenty mandarins the side lawn. There, bending —for a halfpenny. But at tea- over a bed of early Spring nas­ time we hear her say:—“ Those turtiums, is Miss L----- , my little, boys came again. I ’m not as fussy, somewhat corpulent, but stupid as you are. I didn’t give lovable aunt. How glad she is them many. I don’t want them to see me, what treats, what out­ coming again to-morrow.” ings is she preparing in secret to So the tale goes on—but the glorify my week’s holiday! event of the week draws near—a And that week, how heavenly visit to the Roxy Theatre, Parra­ it is! The dinners, composed of matta. Miss L----- and I set off all my favourite dishes, the deli­ together. Nana will not cOme. cacies procured with endless She “ cannot understand why any­ trouble, the short excursions “ up one should waste money on sueh the town,” the many meetings silly new-fangled notions.” Be­ with old friends, the proud intro­ sides, there is the old obstacle. ductions to new—“ Mrs. S- , Someone must look after the let me present my little niece, house. Lottie and she “ could Joyce.” not possibly both go out at the For to them I shall ever be same time.” little. May’s little girl, who once We hurry to the station, I try­ had such lovely long curls. Once ing in vain to reduce my long —but yesterday it seems to them, strides to suit her tiny steps, she to me it is years, ten years ago. toddling along beside me. We arrive at the station. We are at —unwilling to be deemed a least twenty minutes too early, “ sissy,” I agree—he hurts me—I but that is customary. Finally, cry out in pain—-instantly he re­ the train appears, and a quarter pents, and we “ make it up.” of an hour later we find ourselves That day we have pies for din­ in Parramatta. What great pre­ ner (we have pies every time tence we make of buying as we D----- visits us, for it is his saunter through the shops, how favourite dish). We giggle over terrified she is that we will be run dinner, he and I, and do foolish over as we cross the busy streets, things. I remember once, as the how interested in the flower- result of a dare, a whole glass of shops and cakes (for icing cakes water was poured over my pie, is her hobby, nay, her pride and and ’mid much giggling, I in­ delight). formed the scandalised company, At last we enter the theatre, “ I preferred pies that way.” and the performance begins. We So I could go on, and speak of live through every moment, and all my joys and sorrows under count every flying second of it that roof, but time is fleeting. precious, till at flve o’clock, all School-doors will soon close upon the transient glory shed, we file me, the great battle of life lies be­ out into the bright and busy fore me, and I utter a prayer, streets. Perhaps we see the old ‘ ‘ May God grant that I be worthy Parramatta street tram, perhaps of all the love and care lavished we look in at the noisy markets, on me by those two—the tiny, certainly she tells me the story sweet, kind Miss L----- , and the of the grapevine whose mighty dear little lady from Glasgow stem climbs over the walls of the whom I am proud to call my bank. Nana. May He grant that both in word and deed I shall keep un­ On Friday my cousin, D- sullied the tradition of that comes—we play and fight to­ ‘House of Love.’ ” gether all day. He insists on de­ monstrating a new wrestling hold —Jojme McCredie, 5A. #A DESERT LOVE Ali Baba, the son of the snake- But no, by Allah, the hairy- charmer, sat with a worried ex­ humped animal had been in the pression on his sun-tanned face, family for twenty-three years, on a pile of camel skins in front and was almost one of them. of his dirty mud hovel, and Besides, he was greatly attached thought and thought. Ah, me! it to that camel, and the animal was indeed a most unhappy affair doted devoutly on him. No, such to be financially depressed! His a thing was impossible. aged sire had died from snake­ But what else could he do ? bite two moons before, and the There was nothing in the hovel he Baba larder was at its ebb. What could sell! The cry of one of his was he to do? hungry little brothers decided An idea flashed across his him. The camel had to go! With troubled brain, but he tossed it an air of determination, Ali Baba aside as quickly as it came. The rose, and quickly made his way family camel! It could be sold, over the village rubbish heaps, to perhaps, for five hundred piastres! the stable where his hairv friend dwelt. The camel gave a friendly an extremely obese Algerian, and, bellow of welcome as his master as he handed the reins to the man, entered his none - too - clean the camel frothed at the mouth, quarters, and Ali Baba felt a lump gave a final heave of its hump, rise in his throat. He fondly took and fell to the ground, dead— the animal’s head in his hands, dead of a broken heart! pressed his cheek close to its ‘ ‘ Oh, camel mine! ’ ’ wailed Ali rough face, and whispered softly, Baba. “ Asleep, my love? What, “ Oh, camel mine, forgive me! dead, my love f Oh. camel sweet, forgive this hateful wretch who is arise! ’ ’ thy master. No more shall I cross But the camel did not move so the sand dunes of the Sahara on much as a whisker! thy lovely hump, for I must sell The Algerian was infuriated. thee; gentle friend, thou must “ Thou snivelling son of a snake- go!” charmer!” he roared. “ Thou And as the shades of night fell hast robbed me! Thou shalt aby softly on the little Arab village, it!” and drawing his scimitar, he the two friends sobbed a tender plunged it in our hero’s body. farewell in the old, mud stable. An hour later, when order had * ♦ * been restored by the French Next day, Ali Baba stood on the Foreign Legion, the market-place village auction block, with his was empty but for a few snake- camel, and addressed the dis­ charmers, who mournfully played reputable crowd of Algerians and the Funeral March to their Egyptians who had gathered in wriggling pets. the market-place. But out in the little cemetery “ My Arab friends, this fine by the oasis; in the middle of the animal thou seest beside me is a great Sahara, Ali Baba and his family antique. I was offered ten camel lie side by side beneath the thousand piastres for it 'by the sand. And every night, when the Natural Museum of Cairo. Senti­ moon beholds her silver visage in mentality alone prevented me the oasis, the ghost of a camel and from selling this valuable beast. its rider glides swiftly o’er the But now, finding myself in finan­ desert, for even in death, true cial difficulties, I am sacrificing lovers cannot be parted. him to you on the auction block. —Jean Baker, 3A. Now, what am I bid?” “ Five piastres!’’ shouted a voice from the crowd. A LETTER FROM THE “ What?” said Ali Baba, UNIVERSITY faintly, and gripped the rail to save himself from falling. Some­ Sydney University, one obliged with an aspirin. October, 1936. All the while, the camel stood Dear Fortians,— beside his master, weeping a little It is very hard to believe that camel’s weep. His hump shook this year is almost over and with grief, and his heart was exams, are upon us once more. It breaking. is harder still to realise that these ‘ ‘ Going—'going-----. ’ ’ are our second examinations since ‘ ‘ Ten piastres! ’ ’ we left school. Those days seem “ Ten piastres! Come, come, my very far away in many ways, and friends! Going, going—gone!” yet they are still dear to the Sadly the unhappy Arab led his heart of every Fortian at the weeping beast to its new master. ’Varsity. A very pleasant lunch hour—and a very merry one—is girls behind the counter at Fisher occasionally spent when Fortians mechanically reply. “ That book can gather together in Manning is in the room,” as we ask re­ House and exchange remin­ signedly for book after book, iscences of school. which we have as little hope of obtaining as, we begin to think, We were brought sharply to the of getting through. realisation this week that our days are numbered with the post­ Yet even Fisher has its com­ ing of the examination timetable pensations. The grinning, ugly, on the board outside the Great fascinating gargoyles peeping at Hall. The Great Hall is a place us from everywhere comfort us. of many memories to the Second and the beauty of the stained and Third Year student—only glass windows confronting us as too soon it will be so also for the wearily as we down the steps First Year! Memories of hun­ rarely fails to delight us and to dreds of students, some calm and remind us that our work is worth unmoved, others frantic and dis­ while. Even now, I cannot pass tressed (let us hope that Fortians those windows without stopping. always will be among the The glorious colo'urs, the little former), thronging round the surprises here and there, the calm same board to find their number, face of the old saint, the fierce and moving out to the front of determination, the questing look the University—waiting. The in the faces of the old warriors serenity and beauty of the scene and adventurers, the memories of which often solaced us on morn­ the days when Britain built up ings when it was only lectures we her Empire, more especially our are facing, is now ignored. Sud­ own part of it, the memories denly a door opens, an attendant awakened of those who are “ glad calls us in, and with final agonised because they are at rest,” and of comments, we students hasten to those who made the supreme sac­ our desks—and our fate. With rifice for us not so very long ago, trembling hands we pick up the not only delight us, but make us paper, exchange sorrowful smiles think—think of life’s possibili­ with the person next to us, and ties, its glories, its dangers, its then proceed to forget our com­ sorrows, and its joys; make us rades, our surroundings, and also realise that our school and uni­ a great deal else we would very versity life is only, after all, a much like to remember, for the training ground, and sends us next three hours. A fearsome forth, determined that when we, memory! and one which sends us too, come to the “ haven where flying back to Fisher. we would be,” we will be able to say that we have been worthy of The first two terms having been our training, that we have “ kept spent (more or less!) in writing that which was committed to our essays or doing proses, and re­ trust. ’ ’ covering from them, we have now suddenly realised that we have a May every Fortian, now and in book list in many a subject, and the days to come, prove herself that it is imperative that these worthy of her trust. books be read, marked, learned, and inwardly digested. The —Mary Robinson, Arts II. LECTURE BY DR. JOHN HUGHES DURING HEALTH WEEK On Monday, 10th October, the their aid in a great crusade minds of many girls were directed against this agent of death—for, into channels hitherto undreamed as he pointed out, they would of. The idea that we, healthy, help to mould the thought of later happy young Australians, might years. The principal thing was be anything other than entirely to trace the germ to its source, immune from all diseases more and there eradicate it. If a girl serious than influenza, seemed of eighteen showed signs of con­ preposterous. What had we tall, sumption. the logical source of in­ strong hockey players, and fection would be her parents. It lithe young swimmers to worry was, then, our duty as citizens of about? The dread shadow of ill- this great young country, to per­ health threw no gloom over our suade them to submit to examina­ lives! And then—our eyes were tion, including an X-ray. If she opened by a quiet, unostentatious had other relatives, we must man who was the famous Dr. tackle them, too, so that their Hughes, who told us many things children might be saved from pos­ about that most terrible of all sible infection. And how could diseases—tuberculosis. we girls help in this worthy This was caused, he said, by a cause? By endeavouring to per­ rod-shaped germ, known in medi­ suade people who “ guard the cal circles as the tubercle bacillus. family honour” in this respect, to It attacked many organs of the co-operate with the Government in body, but principally the lungs, this all-important matter. which it ate away. Its most un­ We were astounded by the long pleasant habit was to infect list of our literary favourites who young children and develop were attacked by this minute later, mostly between the ages of death-dealer—Moliere, Rousseau, fifteen and twenty-five. For­ Dostoievsky, Keats, Stevenson, tunately, the disease, when de­ Shelley, Elizabeth Browning— tected early, could be arrested, and if these immortals, whose but in later life it gained a hold souls were “ like a star” were on the subject, which had its ter­ subject to this evil germ, is it rible end in decline and death. likely that little Mary X of First The doctor paid the pupils of Year would be immune? the Fort Street High School a great compliment in enlisting —Hazel Keavney, 4A.

COMBINED HIGH SCHOOLS’ SPORTS CARNIVAL Australians are essentially a utmost to bring fresh laurels to sport-loving race, and nothing is her school. better proof of this than the t-i ^ . x, ■ i j annual sports carnival held by Street this year had the Combined Girls’ High Schools, some very fine athletes, including The competitors spend many Jean Coleman, June Rocks and hours beforehand in training and Betty Fletcher. These girls fully exercise, and each girl tries her justified the School’s faith in them by their splendid results and pelled all doubts as to the des­ sportsmanship. tination of the Ball Shield. Having spent a very happy day The list of Fort Street successes at Taree, we were very dis­ is as follows:—17 Years’ Cham­ appointed to learn that the girls pionship: Jean Coleman, second. of that school would not be Skipping Eace: Jean Coleman, attending the sports in Sydney third. this year. However, Quirindi 15 Years’ Championship: Betty Girls’ School replaced Taree and Fletcher, third. the girls were billeted by pupils Junior Championship: June of the School. Rocks, second. The Cricket Ground was un­ 14 Years’ Championship: June usually gay, with the colours of Rocks, third. the different schools forming Junior Relay: Fort Street, bright streamers all over the second. ground, and in the stands each Junior Skipping: Audrie Tet­ school was well represented with ley, first. girls who had come to cheer their Orange Race: Melbra Lyons- champions, and Fort Street sup­ first. porters were by no means few in Sack Race: Audrey Clibbens, number. second. As usual, all heats were run in Junior Sack Race: Audrey the morning, including the ball Clibbens, first. games, which last year were de­ Under-and-Over: Fort Street, cided straight away. The School first. did well in these heats, and pro­ Tunnel Ball: Fort Street, first. mised great things for the after­ Overhead Ball: Fort Street, noon. We were not disappointed first. in our hopes, for we at last suc­ —Marjorie Glasson, 4A. ceeded in winning the long- coveted Ball Shield. Jean Coleman’s successes since The Under-and-Over team were this carnival include winning the well satisfied with their efforts, 100 yards, 50 yards, and skipping having broken their last year’s races at the Athletics Meeting record of 39 4-5secs. by one held under the auspices of the second. We also broke the Over­ N.S.W. Women’s Vigoro Associa­ head record, but St. George Girls tion, and the 440 yards at the broke it again. The Tunnel Ball Inter-Club Meeting of Sydney team equalled their last year’s and South Sydney, and the Ferris record, and their final win dis­ Cup.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST I came into my club the other me, and, hastily crossing the morning, expecting to enjoy my room, proceeded to make a nuis­ lunch in peace and quietness. ance of himself to me. But, immediately upon entering, “ Well, well, well!” he boomed whom should I perceive, to my in my ear, “ if it isn’t old Rivesby extreme annoyance, but an irri­ himself! Come along, old fellow, tating fellow by the name of and join the merry band, ha! ha! Smithson, whom I dislike in­ Yes, come along, now,” as I be­ tensely. I was about to retire gan to protest, “ I was just en­ again, when he caught sight of tertaining them with a little story I ’m sure you’d like to people, so hot-headed, need to hear.” (For my part. I was per­ have a bit of solid wisdom, the fectly sure I shouldn’t!). “ The same as we old fogies have, eh, more the merrier, you know, so Rivesby ? H a! H a! Quite so ! lead on, Macduff—Macbeth—er- Well, I knew neither of them was yes, ha! ha! quite so! off we go!” really angry with the other, so I While uttering these senseless thought I ’d take a hand in remarks, the fellow was pro­ the matter.” (“ Naturally,” I pelling me across the room, caus­ thought.) “ I went to Cynthia ing me to look most undignified, (my niece, you know), and told for he is a large man, and I am her the young man had met with very small. However, we reached an accident and was at death’s the group of men he had left, door. My word, you should quite safely, and he proceeded to have seen her fly from that rub his hands, and breathe house. Ha! Ha! Didn’t wait heavily in that obnoxious manner for a coat or hat, nor any­ of his which I can hardly bear. thing else—face as white as a “ Well, well, here we are, at sheet.” (“Inhuman creature,” I last.” (“ Yes, and no thanks to thought to myself.) “ Ha! Ha! you, either,” thought I.) “ Merry Quite so! Well, after that, even little company, eh, what? Ah! though she was a bit annoyed Eivesby, you ought to hear the with me, everything was sunshine little tale I was recounting to again. I pride myself upon that these gentlemen! Touching little little matter. Not every man story. Love’s young dream, and would have thought out such a all that, don’t you know! I was plan.” (“Fortunately,” I the fairy Godmother, or, should I thought.) “ Ha! Ha! Quite so! A say Godfather—well, well-----. ” brilliant idea, don’t you think, ‘ ‘ Er—pardon me ’ ’—I began Rivesby?” hastily----- . ‘ ‘ H a! H a! Quite so! A very “ Not going, surely, Rivesby?” brilliant idea!” I replied. he inquired, in a disappointed My sarcasm was wasted. manner. “ Yes. Wouldn’t think of one “ Oh, er—yes—er—business— ’ ’ as good yourself, eh, Rivesby? I muttered, thickly, clutching Things like that have to be left at my collar. to men with imagination, like “ Business? At this time of the myself. ’ ’ morning? Preposterous! My Great heavens, the fellow was dear fellow, quite out of the ques­ insufferable! “ Imagination is tion ! I won’t let you work so certainly a great asset,” I re­ hard! You’re so small and thin marked. now, you’ll be a mere shadow pre­ “ Quite so. Of course, not sently. Sit down, sit down, everyone could think of a plan Rivesby! You look quite like that. Now, take yourself, flustered.” for instance. That sort of thing I sat down. I glared at him would be quite beyond you—an from above my spectacles, but, old dry-as-dust Conservative, since he bears a resemblance to a eh?” hippopotamus, both physically “ I think you are mistaken,” I and mentally, it took no effect. said, stiffly. “ Now, let me see, where was “ Yes, quite so. Eh! What?” I? Oh, yes, my young niece had “ I think you are mistaken,” I quarrelled with her fiance, a petty repeated, a trifle more stiffly, if matter, you know, but these young possible. “ Nonsense! My dear fellow, what calmer, but I was still de­ you couldn’t patch up an affair termined to “ do something.” like that if you tried. Ha! Ha! Fate favoured me that day. Com­ Fancy old Rivesby getting himself ing along the side-walk I saw a tangled up in love affairs! Fancy very pretty young lady walking old Rivesby acting as Cupid!” in front of a young man, whom I had always mentally termed “ the This remark, in which I saw no beast.” Not because of his humour whatsoever, appeared to character, or that he was really amuse him greatly. He threw ugly, but because he was shy and back his head and laughed so im­ awkward, and because, alongside moderately that my head ached of this young lady, his large, with the noise. I sprang up. whimsical mouth and unruly fair “ Keep quiet, you roaring Bull hair appeared out of place. I of Bashan! ” I said, angrily. knew him to be very much in love with her, and I also knew that “ Eh, what? I say, Rivesby, something had caused a rift be­ what’s the matter with you-” tween them, for Beauty (as I “ Nothing. I t’s what’s the mat­ termed the young lady) was walk­ ter with you, that’s the matter! ing ahead of the Beast, her little, You’re always thinking there’s independent-looking chin tilted something the matter with some­ high, her cheeks flushed, while be­ body else, but all the time it’s hind her the young man walked you that’s the matter. I t’s what’s slowly, looking thoroughly miser­ the matter with you, that’s what able, a bewildered look in his it is! If somebody doesn’t do very blue eyes. Here was my something about the matter, we chance; I seized it with both won’t know whether it’s you hands. Dry-as-dust, was I? As Beauty turned to cross the street that’s the matter or us, that’s the I swung the ear so that it almost matter with it!” Everybody ex­ knocked her down. I raced off, cept 'Smithson and myself was shaking with laughter. Smithson horrified at what I had done, her terrified scream echoing in my was sitting staring at me. open- ears. What if I had not missed! mouthed. I realised that I was I must have been mad! getting quite confused in my statements, so I ceased abruptly, I had caught a glimpse, from and plunged out into the street. the corner of my eye, of the Beast, I clambered into my car and making one quick leap, of his drove off in a furious temper. I long brown arm shooting out and was dry-as-dust, was I? How catching Beauty, dragging her to dare he? I ’d show him! I ’d do safety. Not even that could con­ something really desperate yet! sole me, however. Yes, I would! I wrenched wildly at the wheel. Yes, something I went home. I skulked in my rooms, afraid to go out, afraid really desperate! I ’d turn from to remain alone with my chaotic Mr. Hyde into Dr. Jekyll! No, thoughts. I cast furtive glances it was the other way round—Dr. at the maid, when she entered, Jekyll into Mr. Hyde! Anyway, but she appeared to notice noth­ I ’d do something! ing. Apparently I was unaltered, After a little, I became some­ although I felt that surely I must. in some way, have been punished wearisome, there are always com­ for my rash act. fort and peace at night, when the The next morning, however, moon shines down on this world my fears were banished, and I of strife so tranquilly and was rewarded fully. As I turned serenely, and the myriad stars the corner, I saw. ahead of me- twinkle and shine in the soft, two young people, deep in con­ velvety darkness of the sky. versation, not even aware that There is romance and beauty anyone was near. at night when the darkness en­ It was Beauty and the Beast! velops sordid, ugly objects and Dry-as-dust, was I? moulds them to another shape; —Prometheus, 5B. when the harsh outlines of un­ sightly buildings assume an un­ wonted softness,' and when the “ THE RIVER” world seems full of mystic charm, and the haunting perfume of pale The winding, twisting river flowers drooping dreamiljr on looked like a piece of blue-green ribbon stretched out before me. their slender stems. The tiny wavelets, rushing and Cares are forgotten in the blessed sleep of night which tumbling merrily on as though gently closes tired eyelids and impatient to reach the great wide brings sweet forgetfulness to the ocean and be free, seemed to turn unhappy. and laugh up at me as I stood Then, in the winter, there is there, watching, wishing, oh, so the drumming of the rain at night very much, wishing that I could on the leaves of the trees, and the be a tiny, rippling wavelet danc­ sad, breathless little sighs from ing on to meet my big brothers in the branches, which never sound the great blue ocean. The lovely green weeping- so mystical in the daylight as willows bent down to feel the cool they do at night. water as it swayed their leaves to Lamps shining in the streets re­ and fro. Then the sun came semble fairy-lanterns, and the out from behind a cloud and cars and trams passing swifth^ played with its friends, the wave­ through the night are like mil­ lets, until the river became a mov­ lions of glow-worms flashing ing rainbow, and, reflecting the through the darkness. rays of the sun, the little wave­ The days may be long, sunny lets danced for glee. and pleasant, and the sky a Thus the great river goes on halcyon blue, but the days are not forever from the lovely forest one’s own to spend in dreaming, mountains until it reaches the as are the nights which pass so deep blue sea, where the tiny quickly, bearing with them their river wavelets become the great fleeting treasures. foam-decked waves of the ocean. Sometimes I feel that I should like to sail away in a white-sailed —Francis Proctor, 5A. vessel into darkness, where dreams come true and peace NIGHT reigns supreme—where the strife of this world seems unreal and Of all the wonderful gifts fantastic, and where the great which God has given to the world, calm moon beams benignly over one of those which I deem the all and gently whispers “ Peace!” most beautiful is the night. If the day has been long and HOLIDAYS AT KOSCIUSKO The First Day. I set off in my own sweet way, at least, my feet did, but the rest of Rain! At the first peep of dawn me did not want to follow, so I we looked from the train window, fell back on my skis. All wood to find everything dull and wet. is hard, but the wood that skis But our hopes soon revived as we are made from is particularly so. perceived the rain turning to I picked myself up and started snow and the swampy fields giv­ off, without warning, only to find ing place to white hills. I was being carried towards Eventually the train drew in at Marie, who screamed, but did not Cooma, a little “ white” town. attempt to move, so, to avoid a After a beautiful breakfast of collision, I had to sit down again. sausages that we could not eat, In a few minutes everyone had and milk, half water, at a cafe, landed on the flat, much against we proceeded to sight-see. But, her will, but her skis would go, owing to the snow, we could not so naturally we had to go, too. see more than a few yards in We tried to go uphill, but it was front of us. impossible. We would carefully put one foot ahead of the other, The ’bus journey to the hotel and try to bring the other one up. was very interesting (at least, the but then our first foot would slip race between the girls’ and the back. boys’ ’bus was). This trip lasted about three hours, and on arrival At this stage, George Lamble, at Kosciusko we were very an instructor, came to our rescue hungry. Lunch was our first by telling us how to climb uphill. thought, and lunch we did right “ Turn the points of the skis well out, walk on the inner edges, heartily. lift the weight from one foot to At about 2.30 p.m. we made the other, and you cannot slip our way along about half a mile back,” he said. of passages to the ski room, where our boots and skis were fitted. I Then he demonstrated, and it was rather alarmed when I saw all seemed quite simple—until we the boots into which I had to tried it. Our skis slipped, and so climb—more than a foot long, did we, while George stood on the soles one inch thick, and reach­ top of the hill, calling out instruc­ ing almost to my knees! tions which we were supposed to follow. I carried my skis outside on to After about half an hour, most the snow at the bottom of the of us had arrived at the top, and “ Grand Slam,” and carefully de­ the following instructions for go­ posited them there. After talk­ ing down hills were delivered to ing to Midge for some time on the important matter of fastening us:— skis, I looked down for them, but “ Push off with the stocks, bend evidently they had become bored the knees, lean forward, keep the with the conversation, and had skis parallel, look straight ahead decided to go for a walk on their where you are going, don’t drag own account, for I saw them mak­ the stocks, and you will not fall ing off down the slope at a re­ over.” markable speed. I retrieved them Try as we would to carry out and fastened them on. Knowing these instructions, we still fell not the least thing about ski-ing, over. That night we counted up our bruises, and averaged about a toast “ To the Long Life of fourteen per leg. But being the Jessie; Long May She Live at the “ Try, try, and try again” sort, Zoo,” and all the guests drank we did not give up, and although heartily. After everyone had we could hardly sit down that had enough, the entertain­ night, we resolved to be expert ment began. The first item ski-ers by the time of our sports was a song sung by Madame on the following Monday. Hawk, entitled “ Baa - baa. —A. Tetley, 4C. Black Sheep.” Next came a folk dance by the horses from the Round-About, followed by some brilliant flying by the parakeets. A MIDNIGHT FEAST The monkeys were warmly applauded for their acrobats, and All was still and dark at twelve everyone liked the Kookaburra o’clock on a certain important Choir. The entertainment con­ night. It was the birthday of cluded with a play produced and Jessie the Elephant, and all the acted by the Cockatoos, called animals were giving her a mid­ “ Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Higgs.” night feast. Of course, it was It was only when the sun was a surprise party, and Jessie was just showing its first rays in the verj^ delighted with the whole sky that the guests went to their affair. homes. The animals were very She had been sleeping peace­ drowsy the next morning, and the fully in her house when she was keepers wondered why they awakened by a sharp hiss and a were not hungry. gentle nudge, and she awoke to Do you wonder that Jessie was find Mrs. Snake and Miss Nanny- slower than ever that day, and goat standing by her. These that the Round-About ponies had two friends told her that all the dark circles under their eyes? animals were expecting her to —Josie Crouch, 2B. come to a party that they were giving. Jesiie, being, of course, quite delighted with the proposal, did not need any urging, and BULL! PASS went very willingly with them. As I stood on a rock on the There was a great chatter when top of Bulli Pass about five all the animals saw the guest, but o’clock last holidays, I could not the lioness quickly brought help noticing the beauty of the silence to the table when she made sunset. In the dim west, the a short speech of welcome. After gallant soldiers of the sun seemed this, the feast commenced. There reluctantly to surrender their was pollard that the ducks had forts to the dark forces of the brought, fish that the seals had King of the Night. The clouds collected, fruit skins and peanuts were a beautiful pale pink, with that the monkeys had contri­ a deeper, but no less beautiful buted, crumbs and bird seed that pink on the edge. The swaying, the birds of various species had tall gum-trees were transformed sacrificed, meat and bones that into a deep rosy hue at the tips. the lions had saved, and last and The sea, far below me, roared and not least, bananas that the apes rumbled on the rocks, a cool, and baboons had not thrown to green, mysterious colour, with the public. foam seemingly the reddish colour Mrs. Koala Bear then proposed of red ink. The sky was a perfect riot of nearly twelve noon, and I had colour, with the setting sun out­ only two chocolate biscuits and a lining the figure of a little red flask half-filled with—by this house On the hill. Red clouds suf­ time—nearly tepid water. fused with yellow and orange But it was not long before I were floating to the west in the saw in the distance what was wake of the great, glowing, glam­ either a large hill or a small orous, golden ball of sun. The mountain. Prom the track I was horizon, a purplish-blue colour, unable to discern which it was. contrasted with the bright, bril­ But it was not the size of this liant, boisterous sun. hill (as it afterwards turned out The last rays of the sun seemed to be) that imprinted itself on my to catch and hold the foam- memory, but the fact that it was crested waves as they broke on devoid of trees. I have said that the brown-green rocks. The road it was devoid of trees; well, that below me was also a reddish is not exactly correct. There was, colour, and the lemons and On one side of the hill, a wide oranges on the trees seemed to avenue of green and leafy trees. reflect the colours of the sky. On the summit of the hill and But, inch by inch, the sun was at the end of the avenue was a forced to give way to the dark large stone castle, a really mag­ nymphs of the Night Emperor, nificent structure. and. after making his last glori­ This castle stood like a guar­ ous stand, he surrendered, and dian of all the surrounding dis­ retired under the rim of the earth, tricts, and yet to all appearances his radiant sun soldiers in his it was quiet and peaceful, like one wake. As the night settled over of those kindly English squires, the earth, the lights appeared in who would not hurt the feelings the town, the King Jewel gleamed of one of his cottages for all the on the black turban of advancing money in the world. night, and I reluctantly left the Approaching closer, I perceived point where I had watched the that the hill was smothered in a sunset, glad and happy I had multitude of glorious flowers, all stayed. the colours of the rainbow, which —Ellen Groves, IB. had hitherto been hidden by the tall, fragrant, green grass. As I breasted the brow of the hill I was ascending, I noticed a small, THE CASTLE OF MUSIC but picturesque village at the base of the hill. I was walking the Continent. Upon sight of the village I My own Russian snows were far, heaved a sigh of relief, for I far up north behind me. The last would certainly be able to obtain village through which I had there a crust of bread and a passed was now about ten miles drahght of cool water to sustain away. I was not following a my hunger and thirst; and even proper road, but a rough track if I could not, there was the made by the wheels of carts kindly castle on the hill. drawn by oxen. I wandered on, When I entered the village I feeling rather lonely and wonder­ asked one of the men if I could ing where this track would lead obtain a meal. He smiled a me, and how long it would take friendly “ Certainly,” and, asking to do so, because it was then me if I had travelled far, told me to follow him. As he led the way My friend then led me to through the village, I told him another part of the castle. In from where I had come and how each room was a very young I was ‘‘walking the Continent.” child. These, he explained, were the future geniuses of the world. He led me into a fair-sized The children had not then been thatched-roof cottage. All inside born, but were here being in­ was clean and cool. He told his structed in their career. In the wife my needs, and soon there first room was a future prima was before me the best dinner I donna of the singing world. In have ever tasted. the next was a child destined to When I had finished I asked be a wonderful violinist. And so him about the castle on the hill. I was led in wonder through this It was, he said, the ‘‘Castle of marvellous castle. Music.” Everything and all people in it had something to I would fain have stayed wan­ do with that finest of arts. He dering through this magnificent asked me if I would like to see it. building, but I was told that the and so, soon after, he took me moment the sun went down all through the avenue of trees," up activities ceased, and the castle the side of the hill, and in through doors would be locked, so I re­ a small door. luctantly returned to the village, and there slept the night, dream­ From all directions came the ing wonderful dreams. After a sweetest sounds I have ever hearty breakfast I announced my heard. I could hear many tunes, intention of leaving. My pack some familiar, and some I had had been filled to the brim with never heard before, and though food, milk and water, and though each was different, there was I begged and implored, my host never a discord in the whole. would not take a halfpenny from me. He took me out of the vil­ My guide conducted me to the lage and put me on the road to a door of a large hall. He opened nearby town. the door, and inside I saw and heard a large orchestra, con­ Alas! How often have I tried ducted by Mozart. to find my way to that village and castle! But all my attempts I was led from room to room. have proved futile. There seems Each contained some wonderful to be no one in the wide world composer, thought by the world who knows of the existence of to be dead. this wonderful ‘‘Castle of Music.” and certainly no one There were sweet violins—here at all who knows of its where­ a grand organ, and there a beauti­ abouts. fully-toned piano, while from one room came the sounds of a harp, My friends have suggested a expertly played. dream, but whence my filled pack ? Ah I If I could only find All around was music. I have it, I would remain in the village said MUSIC, because I do not until my dying day and never mean the horrid, modem dance wish to return to the outside, compositions and ‘‘film-hits” noisy world. called by some sadly misled people ‘‘music.” THE IDEAL SCHOOL

The ideal school is majestically spelling mistakes, and a prize for situated on a hill, hut the scholars other mistakes. At four o’clock do not have to use their energy books are put aside and refresh­ to reach it, as they are conveyed ments are brought in. In Summer thither by escalators which run this consists of fruit salad and ice from the bottom of the hill to the cream, and in Winter, of soup top. Each schoolroom is luxuri­ and plum pudding. While the ously furnished with a pretty girls partake of this refreshment, wallpaper On the walls, carpets on a teacher reads them a story. At the floor, and divans where pupils half-past four the girls pack up may recline if they feel in the and go home in taxis or aero­ least tired. The girls do their planes, whichever they prefer. lessons at small tables, and_are The girls who pass in tests are provided with padded chairs. A also given treats. They are taken bookcase stands in one corner, for picnics in Summer to the where interesting books are kept, beaches, and in Winter to the and in another corner a wireless. country. This last-mentioned object is es­ Two whole afternoons each pecially useful, beieause, if the week are given up to sport, when lesson should become boring, the the girls indulge in whatever kind wireless is switched on to a station they wish, the most popular being where lively music is being yachting, fishing, flying, and the played. taking of motion pictures. When the girls wish to get their A large cafeteria is also found book$ ready for the day, they in the school grounds. There, merely press a button, and the scholars can obtain hot or cold books slide to them. In the meals at any hour, free of cost. afternoon they again press a 'but­ They merely walk in, sit down, ton, and the books slide into an call a waitress, order whatever adjoining room, where there are they wish, have their meal, and servants, who sort them and put then walk out. them away in their respective lockers. Shakespeare, Caesar and There are two other important Pythagoras are banished from the buildings in the grounds, namely, schoolroom, and interesting sub­ the Gymnasium and the Assembly jects are taught, such as Astron­ Hall. The latter is so built that omy, Astrology, and Aviation, films may be shown, while the and modern languages, such as former has all kinds of apparatus, Abyssinian, American, and up-to- such as rope-ladders and slippery date English. dips. Tests are often given, and ex­ The girls at such a school are aminations are held twice a year. never found during the lunch The girls do not dread these tests, hour poring over huge volumes as those who do not pass are de­ with drawn, pallid faces, but are tained in the afternoon. They always happy and smiling, and a are taken to a pretty detention wrinkle on their foreheads is as room, where there are nicely- rare as a night free from home­ padded desks and a bookcase. work in these modern times. They do their work until four o’clock, a bonus being given for TWO LONELY CROSSES While I was wandering by the all her badness, and often sea one glorious Summer morn­ shielded her from her father’s ing, my attention was attracted wrath, a kindness for which she by the sight of two lonely crosses was never grateful. standing side by side near the “ One day. Miss Ellen was in a cliff edge. Going closer to inspect, very bad temper, and as Pate I observed that each was so would have it, her father forbade weather-worn that the lettering her to go sailing. She was very had become completely obliter­ rude to him, and flounced out of ated. The graves (for doubtless the house, declaring that she they were such) were covered would go for a sail and no one with rank, green grass, which ob­ should stop her. Running down viously had not been cut for a to the quay, she leapt into the long time. As I paused there, I boat and cast off. Her father wondered what had been the story followed her, and was just in time of these two lonely graves, and so to see her, as she sailed out, wav­ great was my determination to ing a mocking hand. Too late did know about them, that I wended she regret her impetuous action, my way down the steep cliff path for a strong current was running, to the little fishing village which and her boat was quickly carried lay basking in the sunshine below. out to sea. A storm was rolling An old “ salt” stood leaning up, too, and soon the rain would against the railings on the jetty, come pouring down in torrents. as he watched the fishing-boats Desperately she strove to turn the going out, their red sails like boat round, but the current was rubies against a sapphire sea. too strong, and, with a moan, she Approaching him, I asked, “ Can sank back. Already, the waves you tell me what those two were growing larger each crosses on the cliff are for?” moment, and the boat was ship­ Turning round, he answered, in ping water. friendly tones ,“ Why, certainly, “ Meanwhile, Miss Margaret, Missie. They’re the graves of who had heard of Ellen’s action, Miss Ellen and Miss Margaret. came running down to the jetty, Everyone in the village knows to see the boat being steadily car­ their story.” ried out to sea. Brushing past the “ Then, would you mind telling people standing there, she it to me?” I asked. “ No, not at jumped into a near-by boat, and all,” he replied, and, seating him­ was going to the reseue of her self on a nearby barrel, he puffed sister before anyone could realise thoughtfully at his pipe for a few what she was doing. Then it was moments, then began. too late, and the watchers on the “ Miss Ellen and Miss Margaret quay saw her boat, sailing stead­ were twin sisters, who lived with ily on towards the other tiny their father in this village, about vessel, suddenly disappear behind fifty years ago. Though alike as one immense wave, only to come two peas in appearance, they were up again and plough its way on­ entirely different in disposition. wards. Gradually it drew nearer, Both had the same wavy golden until at last it was alongside the hair and blue eyes, but Miss Mar­ other vessel. The onlookers could garet was sweet and loving, and see Margaret jump into the other Miss Ellen wild and selfish. Miss vessel and clasp the terrified Ellen Margaret loved her, in spite of to her. To their horror, a huge wave was seen to tower above Suddenly the village clock like an enormous wall, then sud­ struck five, and the sailor arose. denly crash upon them. The “ I ’d better be going now,” he boat disappeared, and that was said. “ I t’s time for my tea. the last time the sisters were ever Good-bye.” seen alive. “ Good-bye,” I called after “ The next day, the two bodies him, “ and thanks for the story.” were washed up on the sands, clasped in each other’s arms. High up on the cliffs, dimly They were buried upon the eliif, silhouetted against the sunset and those two crosses erected to sky, I could still see the two their memory. Their father crosses stand up like two attended their graves until he strong sentinels of the night. died, but, after that, nobody ever bothered to look after them.” —Joan Softly, lA.

AWAY FROM THE CITY “ Albury! Change here for the paler blue of the sky, I Melbourne! ” At last the train breathed a sigh of relief. It was was in, but I was not “ changing real! In Sydney, surrounded by here for Melbourne.” I had thousands of tall buildings, and reached my destination. How caught up in the rush and bustle familiar everything was, yet how of the great city, it was hard to excited and happy I felt as I believe that one had not dreamed found myself on that long plat­ of the rolling plains, the valleys form. Yes, everything was the and hills. Yet there they were, same; the book-stalls were in the more beautiful than ever, for the same places; the porters had not Murray was in flood, and great changed; the clock was still slow; sheets of shining water lay across the platform was as long as ever. the flats, completely submerging fences and stumps. How wonderful it was to be home! Soon we were motoring Standing out, white against through the town, the “ almost green, on the higher, drier ground city” of Albury, past Monument were sheep, peacefully grazing, Hill, on which stands the wonder­ while the tiny lambs frolicked ful war memorial, and into the in the sun. What a picture of country, the real country, not that contentment! Further over, cattle which you city people meet after were peacefully munching the a twenty-minutes’ train trip. green lucerne. Very soon we were in the dis­ Soon evening would draw near, trict of Bungowannah, which, and at last I would see a glori­ although it possesses no shops, ous sunset and watch the bright, boasts a tiny post-office. As I golden ball drift below the hills, looked down from the high, wind­ leaving a soft glow behind, until ing road on to the Murray River darkness drew its curtain over and across miles upon miles of the sky. countryside with dark blue hills standing out in bold relief against —Frances Proctor, 5A. THE BLACK DOG On a rocky islet off the coast of creature, and lost some of their England stand the ruins of an fear, although they still looked ancient castle and fortress which, upon him as supernatural; hence, in the days of Charles II., was while he was present, they were garrisoned by British soldiers. quiet and sober, and when the hour came to lock the gate and Just inside the huge iron- take the keys to the Captain, two studded entrance-gate was the always went together—no man guard-room, connected by a long, would venture down the passage dark passage, with the room occu­ alone. pied by the Captain of the Guard. Each evening the soldiers took it Then came the crisis. A soldier in turn to lock the castle gates who had been drinking heavily and deliver the keys to the Cap­ began to swear and boast that he tain, afterwards returning by the was afraid of no dog. He insisted same dark passage to the guard- that he, and he alone, would take room. the keys to the Captain. He dared One evening the soldiers, hav­ the dog to follow him, laughing ing completed their duties, were derisively and shouting, “ Let him lolling in this room, some playing come! I ’ll see whether he be dog at dice, and many of them the or devil!” worse for drink, when the door His terrified friends attempted slowly opened, and a huge, curly- to restrain him, but, wrenching haired, black dog came slowly in. liimself free, he went off with the He made no sound, but gazed with keys. The Black Dog slowly fiery eyes from one noisy or ob­ arose and followed him, and for scene speaker to another, until some minutes no sound was heard, a terrified silence fell on the room. save the dashing of the waves on Then he calmly moved closer to the steep rocks of the islet. Then the fire burning on the hearth, the silence was rent by a most and lay there until break of day, unearthly shriek, and awful when he arose and disappeared howls. The soldiers stood as down the passage. though petrified, not daring to Night after night, as soon as move, gazing at each other in the candles were lit and the fire horror. Presently they heard burning brightly, the door steps, and the rash fellow came opened, and the black dog back into the room. His face was appeared. He made no sound, ghastly pale and twisted with but lay by the fire with wide-open fear. He spoke not a word, then eyes, apparently oblivious of the or afterwards, and in three days men, except when anyone of them he was dead, and nobody ever momentarily forgot and lapsed knew what happened to him on into the coarse language and that awful night. quarrelsome manner, which had The Black Dog never appeared been habitual before the coming of the “ Black Dog.” Then the again, but the experience so up­ huge head would be raised and set the guards that they refused the offender cowed by a burning to enter the room. The doorway gaze from the fiery eyes. was therefore blocked up, and an entirely new guard-room built. After a time, the men became accustomed to the uncanny “ Moby Dick.” Teachers’ College, case in the educational world at University Grounds, this time of the year, at College 22/10/36. we are pre-oecupied with Dear Portians,— thoughts of the examinations. In The months and weeks have so fact, in my two years of College, quickly slipped behind us since I never have I seen the library so last wrote to you, that it seems frequented (or, should I say, difficult to realise the end of haunted?) as at present. It is another school year is bearing difficult to find a seat, let alone down fast upon us. It has cer­ the book you desire so urgently. tainly been an eventful year. In However, having found a seat the field of sport you have kept somewhere, into those airy noth­ our beloved school’s name well ings that are oui thoughts in­ to the fore. I can assure you, no trude, as we wrestle with the one was more joyful than I when theory of price-levels or the edu­ I learnt that the Peel Shield was cational tenets of Courenius, or at last to remain with us for­ the problem of Japan’s indus­ ever. Well done, girls! And three trialisation, visions of those happy cheers for Miss Anderson! days of second term. First, the Yet, the sterner battle has yet excitement in the air when the to be won, for the honour of our teams for Adelaide and Armidale school depends even more upon were being chosen; then the mad laurels gained in the examination whirl of preparation, crowned room. So, while only too mind­ with the farewells of the student ful of the dependence of your de­ body to their representatives. sired career upon success in the As we stood in the Assembly forthcoming Leaving or Inter­ Hall singing our College Anthem, mediate, we Old Girls wish every I thought of another farewell— present Portian the very best of only at this one I was in a uni­ luck—not wishing you so much form standing near old stone easy papers as fluent pens with steps and singing “ Come, Por­ which to answer them. tians All.’’ Well, next came the Parewell Day has come round train journey—Winnie Garrard once more—that day of mingled and I were companions on the joy and sorrow, so poignantly trip. Both of us were fortunate fresh in our memories. We former in being selected for the “ A” Portians heartily congratulate tennis team. The story of our the Captain and Prefects elect, Armidale visit is too long to be who, on Priday, take up the cloak told in detail, but it will long re­ of office which has slipped from main in our memory. Such hos­ the shoulders of those saying pitality as the Armidale students farewell. It is not a heavy, ardu­ extended to us, or such sheer en­ ous cloak, but a light, pleasurable joyment as we participated in, one, which you will, I hope, enjoy would be hard to equal. So Por­ to the full, while bearing in mind tians leaving school, De not the dignity and responsibility it downhearted—fun does not end represents. with school days, though you may Before mentioning events at think so on Farewell Day. The College, I must say how very skies soon brighten, and I am sorry we all were to hear of Miss sure you also will find life to be Cohen’s ill-health, and we are very interesting. looking forward to seeing her Good-bye, Portians, and best completely restored to health. wishes to you all. Of course, as is universally the —Beryl Kent. PORT STREET OLD GIRLS’ Friday afternoons at 3.30 p.m., LITERARY CIRCLE and we would like those wishing to join to communicate with Miss The members of the Circle have Weston. met regularly at the Women’s —Marie Donnellev. Club generally, with Eva Duhig, the vice-president, in the chair, to discuss Australian literature; and many excellent papers have A VISIT TO THE FRESH FOOD been read, and followed by general & ICE COMPANY’S WORKS discussion. Next year, the Circle proposes to study Russian litera­ On Wednesday, 21st October, ture. At the social evening held the Fourth Year Economies class, at the conclusion of the year’s accompanied by Miss Wicks, set work in October, Miss Turner and out to inspect the Fresh Food & the members of the Circle read Ice Company’s works in Harbour the new Australian play, “ The Street. This expedition, to which Emancipist,” written round that we had been looking forward for interesting figure, Dr. Redfern. weeks, was made possible by the On that occasion Miss Cruise, Miss kindness of the Manager, Mr. Weddell and Miss Evans (Eng­ Dalton, who invited us to go over land) were the guests of the the factory and learn at first­ Circle. hand something of modern —Irene Hallett, industry. Hon. Secretary. Our guide commenced our tour of inspection by taking us to see the machine which divides, wraps and delivers to the packer the THE SCHOOL GUIDES bulk butter; he then showed us the room in which the milk is pas­ The School Company of Guides teurised. This is done by a sys­ has a year of progress to report. tem of scientific heating and cool­ As no Captain has yet been ap­ ing, and the intricate mechanism pointed, Miss Weston has been in is entirely controlled by an elec­ charge as Acting Captain during the year. tric clock. After the pasteurising process, On 9th October, Miss Drury, the milk goes to the bottling the Commissioner for Camping, machine, which fills the bottles who was the first Captain of the and affixes the caps. We were School Company, enrolled nine greatly impressed by the scrupu­ new Guides. Miss Turner was a lous cleanliness of all the machines visitor at that ceremony. and surroundings, and the ever- Two very successful outings increasing attention which em­ have been held, one at Bradley’s ployers are paying to the condi­ Head, when the whole company tions nnder which their employees attended and enjoyed themselves work. very much, and the other of eight We spent an interesting hour in selected Guides, who went to the laboratory, where Ave had ex­ Glengarry to help with the enter­ plained to us the various tests for tainment of the Country Guides the purity of the milk, both as re­ in camp there. gards quality and freedom from The patrols have engaged in disease. Few people realise hoAv various forms of service. carefully science guards their Our meetings are held on health in this respect. From the laboratory we were taken to the room, where a delightful after­ freezing room, where we were noon tea had been provided for amazed at the degree to which us, with rich milk and ice cream the carcases in cold storage there in abundance. were frozen. In all, we had spent a very pleasant and instructive after­ We were not sorry to escape noon, and we are looking forward from this frigid atmosphere, and to similar excursions in the we were unfeignedly glad when future. we were ushered into a pleasant —Iris Astley, 4A.

THE EISTEDDFOD TRAGEDY The choral section of the What right had she to do such a Sydney Eisteddfod was about to thing? Staring at the moon, in­ be heard. The adjudicator leaned deed? Meg loomed up in his back and waited. There was a mind as an ill-omened witch, a clearing of throats, a shuffling of nasty person who should be kept feet from the first choir to sing. in her place. What right had she The conductor mounted the plat­ to wander into a peaceful, law- form. The choir began. abiding adjudicator’s life and The adjudicator listened in­ harass him so? It wasn’t right! tently, carefully allotting marks It wasn’t fair! He was going to for the various points. Very soon, protest ! He sprang to his feet- however, he began to fidget, and leaving the shameful and disas­ to squirm, and to let his mind trous results of his experiment in wander, as choir after choir sang carving, reposing on the hitherto the same song. “ Old Meg, She spotless floor. Was a Gypsy,” dinned in the adjudicator’s ears until he was First he must find Meg. Where nearly frantic. He began to make was she? He must stop her star­ trailing curves along the arm of ing at that moon. He began a his chair with a small penknife systematic search behind chairs which he had rummaged from the and tables, looked behind doors. depths of an inner pocket. So she was hiding, was she? He crept stealthily down the passage The choir finished. The adjudi­ between the seats. She mustn’t cator breathed a sigh of heartfelt hear him coming ! Her capture relief, and ceased to mutilate the became an obsession with him. long-suffering chair. But, alas! Perhaps if he wasn’t so high up His sorrows were not yet ended. she would think he was gone and Another choir began—“ Old Meg, would come out. He dropped on She Was a-Gypsy.” The adjudi­ all fours and ambled crookedly cator hacked and sawed, and cut, on. The choir had stopped sing­ until the chair was a pitiful and a ing, their mouths agape with sorry sight— ‘ ‘ and stead of supper astonishment. The other adjudi­ she would stare full hard against cators and the various conductors the moon.” rushed to the poor man, where he The chair was now beyond de­ crawled slowly, stopping now and scription. The adjudicator con­ then to listen intently. When he ceived a violent and unreasonable saw them and heard the noise dislike for the inoffensive Meg. they were making, he cautiously raised his finger to his lips and “ What?” snapped the mad ad­ said, “ Shush!” judicator, who, in addition to be­ “ Shush?” repeated the adjudi­ ing mad, was now becoming cators stupidly. extremely angry. “ Shush!” “ The moon. Where is it?” re­ “ Shush?” plied the other. “ Shush!” He was becoming “ There!” the crazed man said, irritated. How stupid they were waving his hand aimlessly. to-day! Didn’t they understand He’s mad,” they whispered when a fellow only wanted them among themselves. As one man, to “ shush” ? they rushed to him and attempted to draw him away by speaking to ‘ ‘ Shush! Shush! Shush! ” he him in soothing tones. “ Come repeated, to impress it on their away, my poor fellow, come minds. away! ’ ’ “ My dear man,” said one, tak­ “ No! No! I must find Meg. ing him by the arm and en­ Where is she?” deavouring to raise him, “ why do you say ‘shush’?” “ Er—well—er, she’s gone liome!” said one, hoping by this “ Shush!” the' adjudicator re­ means to appease him. peated, in a piercing whisper, “ I ’m looking for her.” “Oh, no!” the adjudicator “ Who?” smiled cunningly, rubbing his hands together and licking his “ Her.” lips. “ I would have seen her if ‘Her?” One of the other adjudi­ she had. No, she’s here!” cators said, waving his hand Suddenly, he glanced through a slightly. It was meant to be a window. Outside in the street he gesture of bewilderment, but the could see an old lady walking mad adjudicatoa misunderstood, home with her purchases. It was and glanced in that direction. Meg! He was perfectly sure it “ Who?” he said, eagerly. was Meg! With a ferocious cry, “ W hat?” he leapt out of the window into There was a blank silence. One the street. Uttering blood-chill­ ing whoops, he raced inadlv to­ of them tried again—“ Whom are wards her. The old lady lo'oked you looking for?” round in time to see a maniacal- “ Her.” looking man with a sharp little “ Who?” penknife almost upon her. With “ What?” Really, were they a terrified squeal, she dropped her going to start this all over again? parcels and ran for dear life. The thought the adjudicator, wear­ adjudicators crowded to the win­ dow. The last they saw of him ily. He decided on another course urns Ids flying form disappearing of action. Rising carefully to his into the distance, in pursuit of the feet, he tip-toed a few paces, and old lady. then cried, in a loud voice: Nothing more of any definite “ I see you, Meg. Come out of there at once. Stop staring at nature has been heard about that moon.” either the adjudicator or the old lady, but if rumours can be be­ “ Moon? Where?” asked one lieved, he is chasing her still. of the adjudicators, staring blankly. —“ Prometheus,” 5B. BUSH FIRES His efforts were not in vain, for from several directions men hur­ The sky was unnaturally over­ ried to the assistance of their un­ cast, the sun was a sphere of fortunate fellow-farmer, whose orange fire. Towards the horizon crops and homestead were threat­ dense black clouds of smoke were ened. visible. In the heavy air hung Fire-breaks were hastily lit, but the smell of burning gum leaves. it seemed as though at any Down the gullies, out on the range moment the Great Destroyer —everywhere, the crackling, would dash on, mercilessly sweep­ roaring, rushing fires could be ing before it the farm and its de­ heard destroying everything in fenders. The men, intent on their their path. Nearer they loomed job, did not notice rain clouds larger against the light of the creeping upon them from the rear, waning Summer day. Nearer they and at the moment when the fight rushed, hissing through the dense appeared to be lost, big drops of undergrowth which had not been rain began to fall, developing into disturbed for years. a steady downpour. The direc­ Occasionally, with a boom as of tion of the wind also changed, thunder, notice was given that thus repelling the onslaught of another of Nature’s masterpieces the fire and preventing any real among the tall timber had fallen. damage. Sighs of relief escaped It seemed as though the fires the gallant defenders, who, would destroy the entire district. thankful that at last their task Men grew anxious about their was over, hastily sought shelter. crops which, in some cases, were surrounded by dense bush. If, How changed in appearance the however, any property was in any Spring found that district! In­ danger, everybody rallied round, stead of wide expanses of black­ the men carefully watching and ened giants, fresh, green under­ fighting, and the women anxiously growth was seen to shoot up supplying beverages to quench everywhere. dry throats. Fire was here, there, —Mary Best, 3B. and everywhere! Tanks were empty, wells were low, creeks were dry — everywhere the EXCHANGES drought-stricken country lay at The Editor acknowledges with the mercy of the fiery sun. Every­ many thanks the copies of other thing previously green and fresh School Magazines received since now lay scorched and withered. last issue. As the day was nearing com­ pletion the sound of galloping hoofs was distinguished from the ADVERTISEMENTS roar of the fire. A horseman hove Read the advertisements, and in sight, crying exhaustedly, “ To patronise the firms which help Ross’s farm! To Ross’s farm!’’ Fort Street.

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Instead of Secretaiial work, you may choose a Course in Accountancy or Journalism — or, possibly. Station Bookkeeping, Or Coaching for Matriculation or some other special examination or in one of your "weak” subjects. Or a general Business Training Course, All by "Indlyidual" Tuition — in person or by post. Chartres-Stott & Hoare's BUSINESS COLLEGE (Established 1885). Pioneers and Specialists of Commercial Education

Individual Tuition in All Business and Educational Subjects. Personal, Home Study, and Postal Instruction Unexcelled Accomodation, Equipment, and Em­ ployment Service. Coaching for Intermediate and Leaving Certifi­ cates, Matriculation and All Public Accountancy Examinations. ACCOUNTANCY ADDING MACHINES BOOKKEEPING BUSINESS LETTER WRITING CALCULATING MACHINES DUPLICATING EN G L ISH FILING SYSTEMS FRENCH GENERAL EDUCATION OFFICE PROCEDURE PENMANSHIP SECRETARIAL DUTIES S H O R T H A N D TYPEWRITING Terms Commence From Date Of Enrolment. ■ Chartres-Stott & Hoare's BUSINESS COLLEGE LIVERPOOL STREET, 0pp. Hyde Park, SYDNEY ’P h o n e: MA4233 Box 542B. G.P.O.

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