DECEMBER, 1967

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FOREWORD In a rapidly changing world it is good to be able to record that there have been no changes in the Board of Governors this year and, indeed, the building of the new Lis Escop in the School grounds has given us the com- forting feeling of having our Chairman often close at hand . This has been a very busy year for the Governing body . It has included the building of the new block of two light and attractive classrooms and a Sixth Form Common Room, the resurfacing of the back drive and very extensive repairs and recon- struction in the main building owing to damage by dry rot . The School is most grateful, particularly to Mr. Stork and the Finance Committee, for the time they have spent on these important matters. Although Canon Jones retired as Hon . Chaplain to the School in 1962, he kept in touch through frequently coming to take Evening Prayers, and the whole School delighted in the warmth of his personality, his fund of stories, and his love of the Classics . At 89 he was full of vigour, gaiety and hope for this world and the next, and it was with a deep sense of bereavement that we heard he had passed away after only a day or two's illness . Our sympathy goes out to Mrs . Jones and his family . We hope to have a memorial for him at School, and information about this will be sent later to those girls who were at School in his time. Once again there have inevitably been some Staff changes . We were very sorry indeed that Mrs. Baker had to leave us owing to a change in her husband's work . During the six years at the School she gave so much to the School, not only in the sphere of Physical Education, but through her high standards and interest in individuals . Mrs. Morgan has come in her place. Miss Spong is now part-time, and Miss Hugon has been appointed to take French and some Spanish . Mrs. Tomsett (Biology) has been succeeded by Mrs . Gifford, and Mrs. Hadow, who kindly came to take Geography when Mrs . Willie left, has been succeeded by Mrs . Ludlam. We shall be very sorry to lose Mr . Petts, who has taught the violin here for many years . On the administrative side new appointments include Mrs . Berkeley as Housemistress/ Matron, Mrs . Hoskin succeeds Miss Ryder as School Sister, Mrs . Newton- Mason as Caterer/Housekeeper, and Mr. Booth as Bursar . We welcome all newcomers and assure their predecessors that we shall always be glad to see them . It is very satisfactory that there are now 30 girls in the Sixth Form, taking a wide range of " A " Level subjects . Recently the Public Schools' Commission has been studying the smaller schools and I was asked to give evidence representing these . The members of the Commission were surprised to hear that here, as no doubt in many other schools of the same size, a range of some 12 or 13 subjects could be offered at Advanced Level, as well as a variety of General Studies . Obviously there is a great demand for Schools of this size, in which a family atmosphere can be combined with a good aca- demic standard, and where Advanced work is of the tutorial kind regarded as characteristic of Sixth Forms before many of these grew so large and heterogeneous. My own varied experience convinces me that we need as many different types of School as possible, if they are to cater for the immense variety of human nature, and I hope that the smaller boarding schools will continue to make their special contribution to society as a whole, not least in extending some places to girls who are in special need of what they have to give . On the other side, Schools have much to learn from each other, and we welcome the many opportunities of meeting boys and girls of Schools in the neighbourhood at Conferences, Debating Societies, and Sporting and Social events. In conclusion, I should like to thank all Old Girls for the many letters they have sent describing their varied activities, and for their interest in the School's affairs. My greetings and best wishes to them all. LAURA C. JEWILL HILL . CANON O. M. JONES

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CANON O . M . JONES (Died October 6th . 1967)

A few weeks ago, on his 89th birthday, Canon Jones and his wife spent the day with Miss Lidgate and me in our home in Exeter, and we all confidently looked forward to the possibility of his spending his 90th with us next year. Less than a month later, following a short holiday at Seaton, he was taken suddenly ill, and died within a few hours . So there passed one who had given us nearly ten years of loving guardianship as Chaplain of Stover, and who, ever since his retirement, visited the School often enough to be well-known and loved by all. I shall never be able to pass through the little vestibule of Teigngrace Church without seeing him seated there, one bell rope grasped in each hand as he rang the bells, greeting us cheerfully without interrupting his rhythm. After the service, he would come briskly down to the doors again with his friendly hand outstretched, and call " keep smiling, girls! " to any group where he saw a solemn countenance . His keen pleasure in the company of those who had been worshipping with him, was heartwarming. And what was he to his congregation, as he led them in worship ? A real man of God, who gave God's message fearlessly and frankly . So often did he speak to our needs of the moment that we once remarked to him that the School must think that we rang him up on Saturdays, to ask him to preach on a particular subject. But Canon Jones did not find this strange . " Of course I speak to your needs . I never preach without first asking The Holy Spirit to teach me what to say ." He had many great qualities—a prodigious memory—he never forgot names and faces, so asked frequently after girls he had known at Stover : an enormous zest for living—wherever he was, there was good fellowship, laughter, good talk, and lively reminiscence ; the ability to make people work together in harmony : the faculty of bringing out the best in us, by believing the best of us : a warm sympathy with any in trouble : a love and understanding of young people, indeed, of all people . His personality was further enriched by fine scholarship, appreciated and shared with all who came under his influence. We thank God for the years we knew him, and the friendship he gave us, and our deep and loving sympathy goes out to Mrs . Jones in her great loss.

P. E. DENCE .

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EDITORIAL October 24th (United Nations Day)

Our generation has given a lot of thought to a new idea that has developed since the last war, that of " anti-patriotism." With the increased power of the U .N., patriotism tends to be regarded as " square," " old-fashioned " and, more important, " useless " ; we are told that love of one's own country leads to war and strife with other nations . This is a big problem, especially nowadays when there is so 'much integration in every country and feelings run high for both sides of the argument. In our smaller sphere at Stover we have the chance to practise a worthy compromise between the two extreme views . Now, more than ever before we are made up of girls from all over the World, from East and West and of mixed nationality . As we are living in a small community we cannot afford to endanger relationships by bringing up ancient rivalries between nations, but we still manage to maintain patriotism to our individual countries. If this ideal situation can exist on a small scale, it can surely also exist on a world-wide basis, and our aim both in school and when we leave must be to keep this balance of feeling.

DR. G . M. TANNER

It is to the great regret of the School that Dr . Tanner retires at Christ- mas from the appointment of School doctor, which he has held here for 18 years . The whole community has relied upon his professional skill, sympathetic understanding, and generous interest in the whole field of health matters at School and his advice and judgment have been guiding principles for us. We wish Dr . and Mrs . Tanner many happy years in their new life in Lymington where, we are sure, Dr . Tanner will be vigorously pursuing the many interests for which he has had so little leisure in the past . Our thanks and our warm appreciation of his many services and unfailing interest go with him .

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SELECTIONS FROM SCHOOL CALENDAR, 1966-67 1966 Sept . 15 . Autumn term began. 17. Film " Big Red," Walt Disney. 29 . Talk from Men of the Trees. Oct. 9. Harvest Festival. 9. Friends of Stover, Social meeting. „ 15. Film " Nor the Moon by Night .” 16. Speaker on Bible and Medical Missions. „ 21. Governors' meeting. „ 24. United Nations Day. 25. Vlth . Form talk : The Midland Bank, by Mr. Chowne. 27. Speaker : Mr. Hurrell on ` Atlanta .” Nov . 5. Guy Fawkes Day party given by Lr . VIth, followed by fireworks. „ 7. Talk on United Nations Association by Mrs . J. Macnee. 11 . Film : "Robin Hood ." 13. Confirmation at Teigngrace by Lord Bishop of Exeter. 22. Vlth . Form talk : Building Societies, by Mr. Green. 27 . Advent Sunday. First Communion for the newly confirmed. Dec. 3. Lecture on Birds : Mr. Madge. 4. Choir took part in joint performance with B .R .N .C. of Benjamin Britten's " Ceremony of Carols .” 5. Talk for Lr . V . and upwards from Careers adviser. 6. Vlth . Form talk : Difficulties of writing poetry, by Mrs . A . Har- greaves. 9. St . Nicholas's Church . Choir sang. 10. Miss Dence came to play for Carols. 11 . Carol Service at Teigngrace. 12. Christmas Party. Decorations by Up. Vth. Film : " I'd Rather be Rich .” „ 13 . Breaking up Programme of Christmas music. Spring Term, 1967 Jan . 12 . Spring term began. 15. Film : " Tale of Two Cities.” 24 . Vlth . Form Talk on Advertising. 28 . Territorial Match, East v . West, here. 28. Film : " Romeo and Juliet ." 30 . Life Saving Cup presented. Col . Godolphin : Talk on Services (W.R .A.C.) to Senior girls. Feb. 14 . Vlth . Form talk on English China Clay. " 15. Talk by Miss Hook on Careers in Nursing. 21 . Governors' meeting. 25. Film : " Operation Petticoat." 27. Staff " At Home " to parents of senior girls. 28. Vlth . Form talk : The Co-operative Society. Mar . 3. Vlth . Form Conference. 17. House plays. 18. Film : " Father Goose ." 21 . End of term . " Stabat Mater." Summer Term April 22 . Old Girls' meeting in London. „ 27 . Term began. 29 . Film. May 14 . Whit Sunday. „ 16. Vlth . Form talk, Miss Hebditch : Hotel management. „ 19. Photographs of School Activities. „ 20. Upper IVth. Coffee Morning for Christian Aid. Lower IVth . Play.

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May 26 . Speech Day . Address at Service : Archdeacon Hall. Guest speaker : Countess of Devon. School Sports. June 1 . School photograph. 19. Governors' meeting. 20. Vlth . Form talk on Probation Officers' work. 29 . Friends of Exeter Cathedral, Garden Party. July 4. Christian Education Conference for Sixth Forms. Upper Vth. visit to Powderham Castle. 5. Girls to Bristol Symphony Orchestra. 6. Upper Vlth . girls to Quarter Sessions. 8. Upper Vlth . sang Evensong at St . John 's, Bovey Tracey. „ 15. Barbecue arranged by Up . Vlth . for Christian Aid. 19. Miss Berkeley . Talk to forms about use of Public Libraries. Madrigals. Talk on Probation Officers' work. „ 22 . Swimming Gala. Old Girls' meeting. 24. Performance of Little Women " for Teigngrace Church. 25. Breaking up. Fete, Mannequin Parade, " Little Women .” „ 27 . Stover Summer Ball.

BOARD OF GOVERNORS Chairman: The Rt . Rev. the Lord Bishop of Truro Vice-Chairman: Miss G . M . Jerred, M .A. A. Boyce, Esq. G. S . Brown, Esq. Miss J . Carpenter Miss J . M . Cobham Mrs . A . Dyer The Ven . E . F. Hall, M .A. Mrs . A . J. Key, J .P. Mrs . C. L. Knight, M .A. F. C. Mannell, Esq. Mrs . O . Milnes Lt.-Col . F. H. Pellew Mrs . M . Reichwald J. W. Stork, Esq ., C.B., C.B.E ., M.A. Rear-AdmI . Sir Lionel Sturdee, Bt ., C.B.E. Mrs . M . Young, M .A.

SALVETE Sept ., 1966. Lr . VI . : D. Dutta, P. Falconer-Hall, S . Isaac, C . Kemp, R . Straus. Up. V . : C . R. Dequine. Lr. V . : C . Croft, M . Gorski. Up . IV . : M. Dunstan, S . Edwards, S . Emrich, C. Kemp- ster, A . Malakul, C . Rooney. Lr . IV. : S. Blackwell, P . Westman. IIL : N. Atkinson, S . Barker, V . Bevan-Jones, M. Cahill, E . Cambridge, M . Davies, S. Drink- water, P . Preston. Jan ., 1967 . Lr . VI. : J. Rouse. Up. V. : J. Newcombe Lr . V. : H. Watson-Smith. April, 1967. Lr. VI . : I. Herhahn. Up. IV. : P. Harris. III, : E. Best, J . Griggs, C . Hichens, L . Lucas.

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VALETE Dec ., 1966. Lr . VI . : S. Isaac, C. Craig, P . Johnson, S . Mallows, R. Oldfield, V . Pugh, E . Weber. Up. V. : L. Beaman, S . Carr. Lr . V. : M. Gorski. Up . IV. : P. Thompson. April, 1967 . Lr . VI. : D. Dutta. Lr . V. : A . Brian, C. Croft, K . Drummond. July, 1967. Up. VI . : R . Colquhoun, L . Ghoddoussi, J . Hodge, L. Neale, M . Romans, S . F. Tan, S . Tully, S. Waddle. Lr . VI . : J. Griffith, H . Langton, I . Herhahn, L . Taylor, Up. V. : G. Bennett, L . Fok, A . Hulland, S . Jellicoe, V. Maidment, L . Sercombe. Lr . V. : E. French, I . Nixon. Lr . IV . : P. Goodenough, J . Le Patourel. III. : V. Bevan-Jones. GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (Advanced Level, June, 1967) The following girls were awarded certificates as a result of the above examination, gaining passes in the following subjects: Rosalind A . Colquhoun : English (Advanced Level) History (Advanced Level) Joanna J . M . Hodge : English (Advanced Level) History (Advanced Level) with Distinction French Literature (Ordinary Level) Carolyn A . Matheson : Spanish (Advanced Level) Lesley A . Neale : English (Advanced Level) History (Advanced Level) French (Ordinary Level) Margaret Romans : English (Advanced Level) History (Advanced Level) Sarah L. Tully : English (Advanced Level) Geography (Advanced Level) Sarah E . Waddle : Botany (Advanced Level) Zoology (Advanced Level) Music (Advanced Level) Jean A. Watson : Spanish (Advanced Level)

GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (Ordinary Level, June, 1967) The following girls were awarded certificates as a result of the above examination, gaining passes in the following subjects: Georgina Bennett : English Lang., History, Geography, Mathematics, Physics-with-Chemistry, Art, Needlework/Dress- making Sandra P . Drew : English Lang., English Lit. Lai Lai Fok : English Lit ., Bible Knowledge, Geography, Mathe- matics, Physics, Art Elisabeth Hichens : Bible Knowledge, Geography, Mathematics, Music, Needlework /Dressmaking Ann R . Hulland : English Lit ., History, Mathematics, Biology, Physics-with-Chemistry Daphne K . Humphreys : English Lang ., English Lit ., Bible Knowledge, Geography, French, Needlework/Dressmaking Caroline J . Kemp : English Lang ., English Lit ., Art Jill Newcombe : English Lang ., English Lit ., History, Biology Carol A. Pegler : English Lit ., French, Spanish Elizabeth A . Polglase : English Lang ., English Lit ., History, Latin, Biology

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Linda J . T. Radford: English Lit., History, Biology Farida N . Rumjahn: English Lang ., English Lit., History, Geography, Physics-with-Chemistry, Needlework/Dressmaking Beatrice H . Russell: English Lit., History, Latin, Mathematics Lynda M . Sercombe: English Lang., English Lit ., Bible Knowledge, Geography, Needlework/Dressmaking Dalia Shasha: History Katherine J . Sinclair: English Lit ., Bible Knowledge Additional Subjects Susan Evans: French, Biology, Needlework/Dressmaking Jill Griffith: Cookery Elizabeth H. Langton: Cookery Janet Rouse: English Lang ., Bible Knowledge Katharine Rowe: History, Cookery Lois R . Taylor: Needlework/Dressmaking, Cookery Siew Fong Tan : English Lit., History, Chinese, Mathematics, Biology

LIST OF PRIZEWINNERS G.C.E . Form Up. VI . Patricia Eggleton, Joanna Sinclair Form Up. V . Marilyn Aucutt, Corinne Joy, Sara Julian, Carolyn Matheson, Josephine Rooney

FORM PRIZES AND SPECIAL PRIZES Form Lr . V. : Ann Hulland, Anne Polglase, Beatrice Russell Form Up . IV . : Belinda Atkinson, Caroline Chatfield, Louise Genet Form Lr . IV. : Susan Guest, Melian Pappin, Julia Vowler Form III. : Patricia Goodenough, Felicity Hancock, Anne Hunt, Julia LePatourel, Philippa Nelson, History : Senior—Joanna Hodge . Junior—Julia Vowler Blair Memorial Prize : Joanna Hodge and Lesley Neale Art : Lily Fok Needlework : Senior—Elisabeth Hichens . Junior—Gillian Holding Music : Senior—Sally Waddle . Junior—Belinda Atkin- son and Rosalind Partington Essay : Senior—Sara Julian and Carolyn Matheson. Junior—Jane Tully Progress Prize for Foreign Nationals: Farida Rumjahn, Dalia Shasha, Soraya Morovati Mr . Gisby's Moyna Cahill, Philippa Preston, Stephanie Prizes for Blackwell, Serena Wood, Janet Wiltshire, Gillian Effort : Benton, Angela Beer, Jennifer Parkinson, Rose- mary Reichwald, Serena Sanderson Sandhurst Cup : Lois Taylor Harvey Cup : Lesley Neale Head Girl's Prize :Sally Tully

ASSOCIATED BOARD MUSIC EXAMINATIONS Autumn Term, 1966 Theory : Grade l—G . Holding, A . Hunt Grade 5—K . Drummond Practical : Grade 1—S . Sanderson, merit, piano Grade 2—P. Nelson, merit, piano Grade 3—J . Vowler, merit, piano Grade 5—R. Partington, distinction, piano Grade 6—V . Pugh, merit, clarinet

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Middle Division Duets: L. Taylor, S . Waddle, distinction, piano Spring Term, 1967 Practical : Grade 1—J . Le Patourel, piano Grade 4—A . Hunt, distinction, piano Grade 5—E . Hichens, flute Grade 7—M . J. Huntley, merit, piano Junior Duets: B. Atkinson, R . Partington, merit, piano Summer Term, 1967 Theory : Grade 1—P . Lovegrove Grade 2—S . Emrich Grade 3—A. Hunt, J. Vowler Grade 5—R . Partington Practical : Grade 1—G . Benton, piano Grade 3—N. Atkinson, G. Holding, P. Nelson, S . Edwards, piano S. Guest, clarinet Grade 4-P. Westman, piano ; A . Beer, merit, piano Grade 6—B . Atkinson Elocution Preparatory Grade—B . E. Vine Grade 1—J . Newcombe Grade 3—A. W . Beer Grade 4-R. J. Partington

NEW ERA ACADEMY OF DRAMA AND MUSIC, 1966-67 Elocution Caroline Guinness-Roberts : Junior Introd . Grade . Bible Reading Barbara Vine : Junior Introd . Grade Petronella Lovegrove : Junior Medal Elizabeth Mumford : Junior Medal Angela Beer : Intermediate Grade (Honours) Rosalind Partington : Introd . Grade, Public Speaking (Distinction) Sandra Drew : Gold medal English Speaking for Foreign Nationals Chantal Romeggio : Bronze medal Marion Strickroth : Bronze medal (Distinction)

THE ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY (JULY, 1966) Intermediate Certificates : D. Bennett, L . Genet, V . Genet, C. Guinness- Roberts, F. Hancock, C. Jones, M . Michelmore, P. Nelson, S . Sanderson, G . Tully, N . Wilson, S. Wood Scholar Instructor : S. Eastabrook, C. Matheson, P . Sanderson Bronze Medallion : D . Barber, L . Bradshaw, A. Burgoyne, H . Boyd, G. Bennett, C . Chatfield, S . Drew, J. Ferguson, E. Hichens, A . Hulland, A. Little, J. Niles, A. Polglase, B . Price, J . Radford, H . Reeve, A. Simpson, K . Sinclair, I . Spence, G . Tully, J. Worden

SILVER AND BRONZE MEDALS Silver medals were awarded to the following girls in July, 1967 : Lesley Neale, Sally Tully, Sally Waddle. Bronze medals were awarded to : Georgina Bennett, Penelope Falconer- Hall, Elisabeth Hichens, Ann Hulland, Mary Jane Huntley, Caroline Kemp, Carolyn Matheson, Soroya Morovati, Rosalind Partington, Carol Pegler, Veronica Pugh, Anne Polglase, Hilary Reeve, Farida Rumjahn, Janet Rouse, Irene Spence, Emily Weber, Joanna Worden.

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ENTRANCE TO UNIVERSITY OR TRAINING COLLEGE Joanna Hodge has entered Leicester University to read for an Honours degree in English and History. Lesley Neale has entered Chelsea Physical Training College, at East- bourne. Sally Tully is at Bromley Training College. Lois Taylor is at Bath Domestic Science College. Sally Waddle and Suzanne Mackey have begun their training at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. Jill Griffith has started her course at the Exeter College of Art. Wendy Parkinson has been accepted for training at the Dorset House College of Occupational Therapy, in Oxford. Siew Fong Tan is at Kilburn Polytechnic College, London. Rosalind Colquhoun has been accepted for training at Homerton College, and will begin there next October.

OLD GIRLS' SUCCESSES Jennifer Neale is now a qualified teacher and her first post is at Sheep- hatch School, Farnham, Surrey. Helen Cuming qualified in June, and is now teaching eight-year-olds at Camborne Junior School. Christine Exley qualified from Rolle College, in June, and is now teaching in London. Sally Warren qualified from St . Mary's College, Cheltenham.

GIFTS We should like to thank the following for their kind gifts to the School: Mr . Gisby : £5 for prizes for sustained work in the junior forms. Mrs . H. W . M . Taylor : a sofa. Mrs . Baker : Furniture for the Junior Common Room, and books. Mrs. Hoskin : Carpet and furniture and a Pianola for the Junior Common room. Friends of Stover : £100 towards furnishings for the new VIth . Form room in the new classroom block. Gillian Fowler (now Mrs . Reypert) : Inter-House Life Saving Cup. Philippa Johnson : Two ironing boards. Sally Mallows : Two volumes of Pictorial Art, for the Library. Rosalind Colquhoun : Book on Fashion, for Library. Sally Gray and Barbara Price : Cabinet for House Cups. Miss J. Carpenter : Damask cloth. Miss Joan Last : Books. Mr . and Mrs . Rowe : A cabinet for the Vlth . Form Common room. Ann Hulland, a toaster for the VIth . Form Common Room.

FRIENDS OF STOVER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION A small gathering of Friends of Stover School Association met in the Library at Stover School on Tuesday, July 25th, for the Annual General Meeting. Apologies were received from Miss Dence and Miss Lidgate, and numerous Friends who were unable to be present and sent their best wishes. Mr . Hildred, who was also unable to be present owing to the distance, sent his report which was read to the members present . He has unavoidably had to resign his post as Honorary Treasurer, and it is with much regret that this has been accepted . Mr . P. D. Tully, father of last year's Head Girl, kindly agreed to take his place. The Friends were thanked for their gift of an electric sewing machine, and also a hand machine, both of which were obtained for the cost of £50, and for £255 13s . 4d . for the cost of re-surfacing the third tennis court and providing new net and posts .

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It was agreed that the sum of £100 could be allotted to the provision of furnishings for the new VIth . Form common room in the new classroom block . Further thought was to be given to the allotment of the balance avail- able and some suggestions to be considered were : A new Library carpet; a tape recorder ; cutlery for the dining room . There was a balance of £534 standing to the Association's credit at June 30th, 1967, from which would be deducted the £255 13s . 4d . for the tennis court and posts, etc ., and from this £100 was allocated for Vlth . Form furnishings. The Secretary was instructed to send Mr . Hildred the Association's thanks for his most valued services since the inception of the Association. Miss Dence was proposed as Chairman of the Association, and has accepted. We are very grateful to her for taking this post.

SCHOOL OFFICERS, 1966-67 Head Girl : Sally Tully. Games Captain : Lesley Neale. Deputy Head Girl : Sally Waddle. Other Prefects : Margaret Romans, Joanna Hodge, Philippa Johnson, Rosalind Colquhoun, Lois Taylor, Jill Griffiths, Susan Evans, Nan Clapp, Katharine Rowe, Jean Watson, Marilyn Aucutt. Magazine Committee : Sara Julian (Secretary), Katharine Rowe, Caro- lyn Matheson, Caroline Bullock, Jasmine Taylor, Julia Vowler, Susan Guest, Cleone Rooney, Felicity Hancock, Philippa Nelson.

GAMES REPORT We had a satisfactory winter season and not more than the usual number of matches cancelled. Generally the standard of lacrosse is improving, as we have a good number of promising junior players and there are several juniors in the first team : this is of great value, as they will have several seasons in which to gain experience and help other new young members coming into the team . Six of the team were selected to play for the Devon Junior XII. and three more were reserves. In the Spring term Stover 1st XII . played Sherborne on their Redgra all-weather pitch ; this was a great experience and the team played well to draw 4-all . After the match we watched the terri- torial match West v. East which was a most exciting game with some excellent lacrosse played, and a great eye-opener for us, who so rarely have the oppor- tunity of watching the game as it should be played. At the end of this term the Devon Junior XII . went to Sherborne again and played Sherborne 1st XII .: Devon lost 4-13 and were slightly staggered at the speed, size and determina- tion of the Sherborne team—a great help in raising our standard. We played a lot of netball matches and were very pleased to have Honor Langton selected to play in the county team . The season finished with Stover Rally and, after a morning of rain and doubt, it became sunny and, though muddy, we had a very successful afternoon . The Club just beat Stover 1st XII . for the Shield in Section A, and Stover 2nd XII . won the Shield for Sec- tion B . The three beginners' prizes for stickwork were awarded to Stover, which I hope is a good omen for the future. The Summer term has been as full as ever, with athletics building up to a lovely Sports Day, Life Saving practice for examinations and speed, style and diving practice for the Swimming sports. Rounders was played as an extra game and a new addition, volley-ball, played on the grass court above the Black court . This is great fun and involves a dozen players, which is a good thing: the Vlth . form are great enthusiasts and even the lazier ones leap on to the volley-ball court. The tennis season has been a very disappointing one, as will be seen by the match results, but we have promising young players, who could make a very good team in a year or two's time, provided that they are prepared to work—they should remember that Billie Jean King practised seven hours a day for eight months before winning the Wimbledon championship! I feel

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this might not be popular with the rest of the staff, but to reach a good standard practice, individually and as a team, is essential, and nowadays one feels that no one is prepared to make the effort—laziness, and not practising with any definite purpose are the chief causes of the poor standard . I do not wish to make excuses for failures at tennis on the part of any of our teams, but I think we must remember that we do a great number of games at Stover—this is a good thing, but it does make it difficult to reach a very high standard in any one of them . The swimming pool is a tantalizing draw for many promising tennis players, when their time could valuably be spent practising on the tennis court . Lesley Neale, Games Captain, has gone to Chelsea College of Physical Education, and we wish her every success. Lastly, it is with much sadness that I write this, my last Stover Games Report. I have had five very happy, full years here and a lot of it has been most rewarding . I shall miss it all very much, and wish all the teams of the future every possible success and enjoyment . F.V .B.

LACROSSE Teams 1st XII. 2nd XII . Under 15 XII. G.K. C. Chatfield B. Atkinson V. Williams P. S. Evans C. Matheson G. Holding C.P. L. Taylor A. Beer A. Beer 3 M . H. Langton A. Polglase A. Polglase R .D .W . G. Bennett P. F.-Hall C. Kempster L.D .W . J. Griffith A. Hulland J. Ferguson C. R . Partington H. Boyd H. Boyd L.A.W. R . Reichwald M. Michelmore M. Michelmore R .A.W . J. Parkinson R . Colquhoun C . Jones 3 H. L. Beaman, L . Genet S. Waddle V . Genet 2 H. L. Neale P. Lovegrove P. Lovegrove 1 H . A. Little J. Worden N. C.-Wilson Also played in the 2nd XII . : C . Kempster, J . Niles, P . Thompson. Fixtures Autumn Term October : 1st XII . took part in Devon Schools Trials at Stover. 1st XII . v . Oxton House Won 6—4 Devon Schools v. Sherborne ... . Won 8—6 November :1 st XII . v . Exeter Club Cancelled 2 Junior XIL's v. Dartington Cancelled 1st XII . v . Shute Lost 3—6 2nd XII . v . Shute Won 8—3 December 1st XII . v . Exeter University Cancelled Spring Term January : 1st XII . v . Exeter University . .. Lost 7—10 1st XII . v . Sherborne 2nd Drew 4—4 February : 1st XII . v . Exeter Club Cancelled March : 1st XII . v . Shute Won 7—6 B ' XII . v. Shute Won 11—2 Stover Rally : 1st XII . lost to Exeter Club ; 2nd XII . won.

NETBALL Teams 1st 2nd G.K. J. Watson NI . J. Huntley G.D . H. Langton A. Hulland W .D . L. Taylor, J . Griffith V. Maidment C. L. Beaman, L . Taylor P. Falconer-Hall W .A. L. Neale C. Pegler G.A. S. Evans D. Shasha G.S. A. Little S. Julian

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Under 15 G.K . C. Chatfield G.D . P. Thompson, C . Kempster W .D. H. Boyd C. A. Polglase W .A. H. Reeve G.A. R . Reichwald G.S. R . Partington Also played in 2nd VII .: G. Bennett, C. Matheson. Under 14 Under 13 G.K . G. Holding S. Guest G.D . C. Kempster J. Vowler W .D . A. Beer S. Edwards C. L. Genet C . Jones W .A. J. Parkinson S. Wood G.A. R . Reichwald P. Nelson G.S. S. Emrich F. Hancock Fixtures Autumn Term September 1st VII. v . Notre Dame Lost 11—28 Under 14 VII . v. Notre Dame Lost 20—30 October . Members of 1st and Under VII .'s took part in trials for Junior County team at Newton Abbot : H . Langton chosen. Under 14 VII . v . Oxton Won November 1st VII . and Under 15 VII. took part in tournaments at Newton Abbot Grammar School : third in both groups. " A " VII . v . Shute Won 20— 7 Under 15 v . Shute Won 24— 5 1st 15 v . Croft Lodge Lost 16—30 Under 15 v . Croft Lodge Lost 24—34 December " A " VII . v . Ingsdon ._ Won 18—11 Under 15 VII . v. Ingsdon Won 19—11 Spring Term February 1st VII . v. Ingsdon Won 15—13 2nd VII . v . Ingsdon Lost 17—28 Under 15 VII . v. Croft Lodge Lost 9—32 1st VII . v. Notre Dame Lost 9—21 Under 15 VII . v. Notre Dame Lost 14—19 2nd VII . v Croft Lodge Lost 14—30 Under 15 VII . v. Newton Abbot Won 15—11 " B " VII . v. Shute Won 12— 9 Under 13 VII . v. Shute Won 17— 5 Under 14 VII . v. Dartington Lost 17—13 Under 13 VII . v. Dartington Won 15—10 Staff Match v . VIth form VII . won

TENNIS Teams 1st VI. 2nd VI. 1st couple L. Taylor, S . Evans L. Neale, H . Langton 2nd couple J. Griffith, G . Bennett D . Shasha, S . Emrich 3rd couple P. F.-Hall, M . Michelmore C . Chatfield, A . Little Under 15 1st couple V. Williams, R . Reichwald 2nd couple J. Parkinson, L . Genet 3rd couple P. Lovegrove Colours : L . Taylor, G . Bennett.

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Fixtures April . 1st VI . v . Maynard School Lost 17—64 2nd VI. v. Maynard School Lost 17—64 May. 1st VI. v . Shute Lost 16—36 Under 15 VI . v . Shute Lost 29—36 Aberdare Cup 1st VI . v . St . Margaret's and Plympton Grammar School Lost June. 2nd VI. v . Stoodley Knowle Lost 31—50 2nd VI. v. Notre Dame Lost 1st VI. v . Marist Lost 6—75 Under 15 VI . v . Stoodley Knowle Lost Under 14 VI . v . Stoodley Knowle Lost 16—116 Under 12 VI . v . Marist Lost 9—59 Under 12 VI . v . Marist _ ... . Lost 9—59 Aberdare Plate: 1st VI . v. St . Dunstan's Abbey Lost Under 12 VI . v. Marist Lost 30—53 July. 1st VI. v. Ingsdon Lost 49—53 Under 15 VI . v. Dartington Lost 73—95 Under 12 VI . v . Dartington Won 75—63 1st VI. v . Old Girls Lost 26—55 1st VI. v. Staff Lost

ROUNDERS Teams Under 15 IX . Under 13 IX. B. R . Partington S. Wood B.S. A. Beer M. Davies 1 B . A. Little C. Jones 2 B . G . Holding J. Burgoyne 3 B. B. Atkinson E . Best 4 B. N. Wilson D. Bennett 1 D . G. Tully A . Hunt 2 D . S. Blackwell J. Le Patourel 3 D . C. Bullock S. Drinkwater Fixtures Under 15 IX . v. Shute Won 3--2 Under 13 IX . v. Shute Won 6—2

HOUSE GAMES CUPS Autumn : Netball . Senior : Queen Victoria Junior—Queen Victoria Spring : Lacrosse . Senior—Queen Elizabeth Junior—Queen Victoria Summer : Tennis . Senior—Queen Mary Junior—Queen Mary Life Saving. Quean Elizabeth

ATHLETICS 220 Yards, Open—1, A . Hulland (V) ; 2, H . Langton (M) ; 3, M . J. Hunt- ley (V) . Seniors 100 Yards .—1, S . Drew (M) ; 2, J. Niles (E) ; 3, M . J. Huntley (V). Hurdles .—1, J . Niles (E) ; 2, A . Hulland (V) ; 3, H . Langton (M). High Jump .—1, H . Langton (M) (4') ; 2, J . Niles (E) ; 3, J. Rouse (V). Long Jump .—1, M . J. Huntley (V) (12' 101") ; 2, J. Griffith (E) ; 3, L. Taylor (M) Hop, Step, Jump .—1, A . Hulland (V) (26' 10") ; 2, J . Griffith (E) ; 3, L. Taylor (M). Throwing.—1, L . Taylor (M) (128') ; 2, J. Ferguson (V) ; 3, L . Neale (E).

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Relay .—1, Queen Mary (H . Langton, S . Drew, G . Bennett, L . Taylor) ; 2, Queen Victoria (J . Ferguson, J. Rouse, M . J. Huntley, A . Hulland) ; 3, Queen Elizabeth (L . Neale, J . Griffiths, J . Niles, I . Spence). Sack Race .—I, J . Niles (E) ; 2, G . Bennett (M) ; 3, J . Hodge (V). Obstacle Race .—1, J . Niles (E) ; 2, G . Bennett (M) ; 3, J. Hodge (V). Four-legged Race .—1, Queen Victoria (J . Ferguson, J . Worden, S . Nevile); 2, Queen Mary (K. Sinclair, C . Pegler, G . Bennett) ; equal 3, Queen Mary (S. Waddle, L . Taylor, R . Colquhoun) and Queen Victoria (J. Hodge, L . Fok, J . Rouse). Challenge Cup : A . Hulland (V). Intermediates 100 Yards .—I, R. Partington (E) ; 2, H . Boyd (V) ; 3, M. Ball (M). Hurdles .—1, R . Partington (E) (3' 11") ; 2, G . Tully (V) ; 3, J. Vowler (M). Long Jump .—1, A . Little (M) (I1' 8i") ; 2, H . Reeve (V) ; 3, J. Pick (E). Hop, Step and Jump .—I, R. Partington (E) (27' 6") ; 2, R . Reichwald (V); 3, A. Little (M). Throwing.—1, I . Nixon (E) (137', new record) ; 2, G . Tully (V) ; 3, C. Chat- field (M). Relay .—1, Queen Elizabeth (J . Parkinson, R. Partington, J . Tully, J . Pic' ); 2, Queen Mary (A . Little, L . Genet, S. Emrich, M . Ball) ; 3, Qi.e:n Victoria (H . Reeve, B . Peaker, G . Holding, H . Boyd). Sack Race .—1, N . Carlyon Wilson (E) ; 2, S . Grant (V) ; 3, P . Le Patourel (V). Obstacle Race .—1, N . Carlyon Wilson (E) ; 2, M . Michelmore (E) ; 3, 1. Nixon (E). Three-legged .—I, A . Beer, R . Reichwald (V) ; 2, J . Parkinson, M . Michelmore (E) ; 3, S. Emrich, L . Genet (M). Challenge Cup : R . Partington (E). Juniors 75 Yards .—I, C . Jones (M) ; 2, B . Vine (V) ; 3, D . Bennett (M). Hurdles .--1, C . Jones (M) ; 2, S. Edwards (E) ; 3, P . Nelson (V). High Jump .—I, F . Hancock (M) (3' 5") ; 2, P. Preston (V) ; 3, H. Sanderson (E). Long Jump.—I, C. Jones (M) (11' 6z ;;) ; 2, S . Edwards (E) ; 3, B. Vine (V). Hop, Step, Jump .—1, C . Jones (M) (23' 0") ; 2, S. Edwards (E) ; 3, J . Le Patourel (V). Throwing .—1, S . Wood (E) (112') ; 2, V. Genet (M) ; 3, P . Preston (V). Relay .—1, Queen Mary (C . Jones, F . Hancock, J . Griggs, D . Bennett) ; 2, Queen Victoria (P . Preston, B. Vine, J . Le Patourel, P. Nelson). Sack Race.—1, V . Bevan-Jones (V) ; 2, B . Vine (V) ; 3, J . Burgoyne (M). Obstacle Race .—1, M . Davies (M) ; 2, E . Cambridge (E) ; 3, L. Lucas. Three-legged .—I, F. Nevile, J . Le Patourel (V) ; 2, B. Peaker, P. Nelson (V); 3, J. Wiltshire, H . Sanderson (E). Challenge Cup : C. Jones. Young Visitors' Race .—1, C. Falconer-Hall, P. Chatfield (tie) ; 2, C. Hadov .; 3, M . Falconer-Hall, F. Bullock (tie). Family Race .—the Brands family. Athletics Colours : A . Hulland, H . Langton.

SWIMMING SPORTS Seniors Free Style Race .—1, A . Polglase (E) (18 .6secs) ; 2, A . Hulland (V) ; 3, L. Taylor (M). Front Crawl Style . 1, H . Reeve (V) ; 2, A. Polglase (E) ; 3, H . Langton (M). Breast Stroke Race .—1, I . Spence (E) (25 .6secs) ; 2, H . Reeve (V) ; 3, H. Langton (M). Breast Stroke Style.—1, I . Spence (E) ; 2, H . Langton (M) ; 3, K . Rowe (V). Back Crawl Race .--1, A . Polglase (F) (24secs) ; 2, R . Dequine (V) ; 3, C. Chatfield (M). Back Crawl Style.—I, H . Reeve (V) ; 2, A . Polglase (E) ; 3, H . Langton (M). Underwater .—1, H. Boyd (V) ; 2, J . Watson (M) ; 3, C. Matheson (E) .

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Plunge.—1, C . Matheson (E) ; 2, K . Rowe (V) ; 3, J . Watson (M). Diving.—1, J . Griffith (E) ; 2, H . Langton (M) ; 3, E. Hichens (V). Relay .—1, Queen Elizabeth (P . Falconer-Hall, S . Evans, I . Spence, A . Polglase) (lmin 2lsecs) ; 2, Queen Victoria (M . Dequine, R . Dequine, H . Reeve, A . Hulland) ; 3, Queen Mary (J . Watson, H . Langton, L . Taylor, C. Chatfield). Challenge Cup : A . Polglase (E). Intermediates Free Style Race .—1, P . Lovegrove (M) (18 .2secs) ; 2, P . Harris (E) ; 3, G. Tully (V). Front Crawl Style .—1, G . Tully (V) ; 2, M . Michelmore (E) ; 3, J . Organ (M). Breast Stroke Style .—1, A . Little (M) ; 2, J . Parkinson (E) ; 3, A . Beer (V). Breast Stroke Race .—1, J . Parkinson (E) (24 .2secs) ; 2, G . Holding (V) ; 3. A . Little (M). Back Crawl Race .—1, N. Carlyon-Wilson (E) (22secs) ; 2, P . Lovegrove (M); 3, G. Tully (V). Back Crawl Style.—1, N . Carlyon-Wilson (E) ; 2, P. Lovegrove (M) ; 3, A. Beer (V). Underwater .—1, P . Lovegrove (M) ; 2, M . Dunstan (E) ; 3, G . Tully (V). Plunge .—1, A . Little (M) ; 2, I . Nixon (E) ; 3, R . Reichwald (V). Diving.—1, R . Partington (E) ; 2, A . Beer (V) ; 3, E . French (E). Relay .—1, Queen Elizabeth (P . Harris, J . Parkinson, N . Carlyon-Wilson, R. Partington (lmin 20secs) ; 2, Queen Mary (C. Rooney, A . Little, L. Genet, P. Lovegrove) ; 3, Queen Victoria (G . Tully, A . Beer, R . Reich- wald, G . Holding). Challenge Cup : P . Lovegrove (M). Juniors Free Style Race .—1, S . Wood (E) (18secs) ; 2, M . Davies (M) ; 3, E . Best (V). Front Crawl Style .—1, S . Wood (E) ; 2, V . Genet (M) ; 3, D . Brands (V). Breast Stroke Race .—I, C. Jones (M) (25secs) ; 2, E . Best (V) ; 3, G . Benton (E). Breast Stroke Style.—1, S. Edwards (E) ; 2, V . Genet (M) ; 3, E. Best (V). Back Crawl Race .—1, S . Wood (E) (24 .4secs) ; 2. D. Brands (V) ; 3, C. Jones (M). Back Crawl Style.—1, S . Wood (E) ; 2, D . Brands (V) ; 3, V. Genet (M). Underwater.—1, C . Jones (M) ; 2, S. Wood (E) ; 3, S. Sanderson (V). Plunge .—1, S . Wood (E) ; 2, J . Burgoyne (M) ; 3, E . Best (V). Diving.—1, S . Wood (E) ; 2, C . Jones (M) ; 3, E. Best (V). Relay.—1, Queen Mary (M . Davies, J . Burgoyne, C . Jones, V . Genet) ; 2, Queen Elizabeth (E . Cambridge, S . Edwards, S . Wood, N. Atkinson); 3, Queen Victoria (E . Best, D . Brands, P . Nelson, S . Sanderson). Challenge Cup: S. Wood (E). House Cup : Queen Elizabeth House. Colours : A . Polglase .

HOUSE REPORTS Queen Mary At the beginning of the year we welcomed Miss Evans as our new House Mistress when she succeeded Mrs. Marshall in this position . She has con- stantly encouraged us and we are sorry that, in her first term, we failed to win any cups. In the Spring term we were a little more successful and managed to gain the House Cup . Although we did not win the House Drama Cup we all thoroughly enjoyed rehearsing and performing some scenes from "Jane Eyre ." The Summer term concluded on a happier note for our tennis teams won both the senior and junior tennis matches ; both teams played hard during the matches and deserved their wins . We were also delighted to win the House Cup again . At both Athletic and Swimming Sports we fought bravely but each time were beaten by Queen Elizabeth, on Sports Day by a single mark. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Miss Evans, on behalf of the House, for all her help and to wish the House every success in the coming year . SALLY WADDLE, House Captain .

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Queen Elizabeth Despite the fact that we have not managed to win the House Cup this year we have had numerous successes in other fields. During the Spring term we won the Senior Lacrosse Cup and were even more delighted to come first in the House Drama Competition with " The Dear Departed," produced by Sally Tully, whom I would like to take this opportunity of thanking, on behalf of the House. On Sports Day we managed to win the Athletics Cup by a very close margin . Towards the end of the term we had a resounding victory at the Swimming Sports, two members of the House winning the Senior and Junior Challenge Cups . We also won the Life Saving Cup recently presented to the school by Gillian Reypert, nee Fowler. I would like to take this opportunity of thanking, on behalf of all mem- bers of the House, those who have helped during the year, especially Jill Grif- fith, Vice-House Captain, and Susan Evans, our Games Captain. Our very special thanks go to Miss Bailey for all her help and encour- agement during the past school year . MARGARET ROMANS, House Captain. Queen Victoria Last year began with a bang, with the House winning the House Cup and the Junior and Senior Netball Cups in the Autumn Term . Since then, however, our luck has somewhat dwindled. In the Spring Term we produced the play " Fair Cops," which we all enjoyed acting very much, although in the end it did not earn the desired success for the House . In the same term we won the Junior Lacrosse Cup, owing to the concentrated work of our Junior team ; the Juniors also gained the Tennis Cup for us in the following term. The year was one of hard work and mixed success, but we all hope that next year will be more rewarding. In conclusion I would like to thank Miss King for her unfailing enthusiasm and encouragement to the House during the year and to express our apprecia- tion for all her help. MARILYN Aucurr, House Captain.

SPEECH DAY AND SPORTS : 1967 After several days of very bleak weather, as usual, our Speech Day Friday provided us with cheerful and consoling sunshine . Having got over the usual fluster of organising the dining room, and had a last-minute " march- ing out " practice, we were all lined up waiting for the service to begin . This year we had a quartet to play us in . There was a slightly longer wait in our seats than usual, and we were informed that the Countess of Devon had been mislaid ! However, she did eventually arrive, having been held up by heavy traffic . This year the Chairman's place has been taken by the Bishop of Truro, who takes over from Canon Hall . The Countess presented the prizes and afterwards made an interesting and amusing speech, which included useful advice for both parents and daughters. In spite of a good lunch, and rather fewer "marching out" practices than usual, the annual ` march out " achieved an element of precision through the efforts of Sally Waddle on the drum. The Sports were a great success, with Isabel Nixon breaking the Throwing record, and Queen Elizabeth once again winning the Cup . As is customary, the Head Girl's mother, this year Mrs . Tully, gave away the prizes at the end of the proceedings . We were all very pleased that the day had gone so well, especially as it was Mrs . Baker's last Sports Day at Stover . CAROLINE BULLOCK.

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THE CHOIR, 1966-67 As usual, the Choir's activities have been varied . We were again asked to sing at Exeter Cathedral in the Autumn term . There we sang Tomkin's Responses arranged for female voices by Miss Dence, and the Magnificat from the Unison Service in D Major by Stanford . At the end of the term we sang Benjamin Britten's " Ceremony of Carols " at the Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, and some of the senior members of the Choir also sang in the Christmas Oratoria by Bach . We were delighted to have as our accom- panist in the Ceremony Susan Drake, a young harpist from the New Phil- harmonia Orchestra . In addition to our traditional Carol Service on the last Sunday of term, the Choir gave a short concert on the last afternoon, in which we again sang the Ceremony, for which Sally Brown came to sing the soprano solo. At the end of the Spring Term the Choir sang Pergolesi's " Stabat Mater " to the parents . During this term we also sang " The Legend " by Tchaikovsky as an anthem at church. Most of the Summer term was spent preparing for our Madrigal evening. A weakness in the Choir is that many of them are still unable to sight-read music, and therefore the madrigals had to be thoroughly learnt . The evening, however, was most successful, and we all enjoyed it . During this term we also sang " Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring " at church, with Lois Taylor playing t`e oboe obligato. Finally, I know that all the choir would like to take this opportunity of thanking Miss King and Mrs . Last for their continual support and help throughout the year . SALLY WADDLE.

CHARITIES The past year has been a flourishing one for Stover charities with frequent committee meetings . As is usual at the beginning of the year donations were sent to our local charities, " Broadlands," the Doctor Barnardo's Home in Newton Abbot, the Ventiford Cottages at Teigngrace, as well as to the Mission to Seamen and the N .S.P.C.C . The form representatives later suggested charities that could be supported at Christmas, and these included the home- less in Italy, mentally handicapped in the Torbay area, the Cancer Research Fund, the R .N .I.B., and the Children's Society . Also at Christmas the Vlth. form bought and wrapped separate presents for the boys at the " Meadow- side " home. This year our own church at Teigngrace has had to undergo serious repair, and £10 was donated towards the cost of this task . A further £10 went to Exeter Cathedral, also in great need at the moment. Christian Aid Week was well supported at Stover this year, with each form collecting for a separate charity by giving some form of entertainment or service to the school . We should like to thank the school for its generous contributions to these and all other charitable enterprises over the year. SARA JULIAN.

METIS Metis was a goddess of truth and learning and that was the purpose of our school debating society when it was founded . Last year, however, there seems to have been a sad lack of interest . for after a preliminary meeting in which the possibility of Metis going " Mod " was discussed, and in which we listened to folk music and read parts of Chaucer's " Miller's Tale," no other meeting was held, this being due, I am afraid, to the waning enthusiasm of some of our members. However, this term we have got off to a good start with two very enjoy- able meetings, in the first of which we read part of " Henry IV. part 1 "—a set book this year for both " O " and " A " level . In the second meeting we read poems by various authors. I hope that we shall continue in this way, and that last year's experience need not be repeated. CAROLYN A. MATHESON .

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I S V I D S Over the past year there seems to have been a great deal of renewed interest in, and enthusiasm for, the Inter Schools Vlth . Form Debating Society. Stover was well represented at the debates, usually held once a month, and also at the subsequent Committee meetings to decide on the topics for dis- cussion . These ranged from serious political issues to fashion and " flower power ." In the Summer term ISVIDS met at Stover, where Sally Tully and I shared the Chair with Jonathan Rowell (Torquay Grammar School), then Honorary Secretary of the Society . There followed a very heated debate about Public Schools, these being supported by Stover and the Marist Convent and fiercely attacked by the Grammar Schools, and, although the motion that private education should be abolished was carried, we felt that we had at least remedied some of the misconceptions regarding boarding school life held by the Grammar School students . SARA JULIAN.

FIRST AID CLASSES A few members of the Vlth . form undertook to attend a First Aid course organised by the Red Cross in the Summer term. The first of three certificates is for elementary general first aid, and we learnt about various procedures : bandaging, splints, the treatment of haemorrhage and other things . Having learnt how to use bandages and slings, we returned to Stover with the necessary items, and resolved to practice on our unfortunate colleagues. Every Tuesday we left for the local Red Cross Headquarters for a two- hour session of lectures and practical work under the supervision of a doctor and an ambulance man . The course was a public one, and there were many outsiders like ourselves, as well as some Red Cross nurses who were taking their examinations. The course lasted for eight weeks, at the end of which lurked an examina- tion with both oral and practical sections . All the Stover candidates passed the exam, two with merit . The whole course was pleasant and worthwhile, and we are grateful to Miss Hill and Miss Evans for bringing it to our notice. This term the second course is being attended by a larger group of Vlth .-formers who are no doubt benefiting from instruction on maternal and child welfare! KATHARINE ROWE.

POST-G .C .E. ACTIVITIES (UPPER V.) Visit to Petty Sessions Court in Newton Abbot One of the outings which the Upper V. found very interesting was a visit to the Petty Sessions at Newton Abbot. On entering the Court we were surprised to hear Stover mentioned, and were relieved to find out that it was only a request for a Bar licence for the end of term dance . The cases heard were mainly driving offences, with the exception of a larceny case, where a youth was put on Probation. The following week we were able to learn more about the Probation Service in its many aspects when the senior Probation Officer of this area came to talk to us about the many things he is expeted to deal with . Some of us were rather discouraged by the fact that training cannot begin before the age of 22 but, in spite of this, we enjoyed hearing what a varied and worthwhile career it was. BEATRICE RUSSELL, ELISABETH HICHENS.

HIGHWEEK FLOWER FESTIVAL AND LECTURE ON FLOWER ARRANGEMENT During the period of Highweek Flower Festival some of us walked over to Highweek Church, where we were greeted by the Rector, the Rev. P. N . Longridge. As we entered the Norman Church we were overwhelmed

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by the mass of colour . There were many different types of flowers—even some which had been imported from Holland—and each arrangement contri- buted to the beauty of the church . There were several miniature arrangements done in shells and other small objects which we were able to inspect more closely the following week, when Mrs . Sarahs, who had been responsible for the arrangements for the Festival, came to talk to us and give demonstrations. She introduced us to many new techniques used in this art, and produced some very artistic arrangements which she kindly left behind for us. We enjoyed both these events very much and we left with many new ideas . ANNE POLGLASE. MARRIAGE GUIDANCE One of our post-G .C.E . activities was a lecture given by Mr . Hastings, a Marriage Guidance Counsellor . Mr . Hastings told us about the different relationships that exist between people . Later on we asked him questions and these he answered frankly and simply . We found him so interesting that we asked him to return the following week . This second occasion was really not a lecture at all, but very soon turned into a free discussion on the relationship between two people before and after marriage. It was a very stimulating and active discussion . We bombarded Mr . Hastings with our different points of view . In the end many of us agreed that we had profited very much from his visit . FARIDA RUMJAHN, RUTH DEQUINE.

CRAFT CLASS From the beginning of the Spring term Miss Churchward kindly agreed to take an art and craft class for juniors on Wednesday evenings. The Third form made pictures from bottle tops and various materials, which looked most attractive . Lower IV . made mats, baskets and bowls in assorted colours of Raffene, and others knitted jumpers or made " Dougals "—Dougal being the character from the children's programme " The Magic Roundabout ." Upper IV . made felt pencil cases. In the next terms Forms III . and Lower IV . did pottery. We made pots, pendants, ornaments and mugs which were painted different colours, and at the end of term they were put on view for the parents to see. This term, now Upper IV ., we are making patterns and lino cuts which are then printed on materials to make cushion covers, table napkins, and various other things . SERENA WOOD.

" LITTLE WOMEN " At the end of the Summer term a dramatic version of " Little Women " was performed by members of the Senior School . Our original producer, Mrs . Douglas, moved from the district, so Miss Farrant took over and com- pleted the production, in spite of being impeded by such obstacles as the school examinations . The men's costumes were very kindly lent by T .O.A.D.S. (Torquay Operatic and Amateur Dramatic Society), and the women's costumes were made at school--we should like to thank Miss Evans and Honor Langton for their hard work in this respect . Scenery was also painted by the Sixth Form. As the term went on, the play practices increased in number and. after a few successful, and unsuccessful, experiments in the art of make-up, we came to the dress rehearsal . This, unfortunately, was accompanied by a thunderstorm and torrential rain, which somewhat shattered our confidence. We gave two performances of the play : the first was on Monday, July 23rd, with the proceeds going to Teigngrace Church, and the second on the following day for our parents and other visitors. We all enjoyed the experience of acting in the play, and hope, too, that the audience enjoyed our efforts . JASMINE TAYLOR .

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HOLIDAY WORK As I am hoping to teach, I was pleased to be given the opportunity of looking after a mentally ill child during the last Summer holidays . This child was called Andrew ; he was seven but had the mentality of a two- or three- year-old. My day began at ten and ended at six, and during this time my main task was to keep Andrew amused and out of trouble which, at times, proved difficult . For example, one day, after being taken to Plymouth as a reward for good behaviour, he refused to get off the bus . When I eventually per- suaded him to get off he ind!cated by a few words of his own language and signs that he wanted to know where we were going, so I said, " Back to the car to return home." At this he decided he didnot want to return and so began to fight . Once in the car, in a furious temper, he began to hit and pinch his sister . Anything that he could lay hands on he threw at the nearest person, namely, myself. The only thing to do was to change the subject quickly, and once he realized there was ice-cream for lunch, he soon recovered from his fit of temper, and for the time being all was peaceful. Andrew was a dear little boy and very lovable . His affection for me was evident, and it was surprising to see the things he would do for me and not for others . I found that I was able to make a far deeper impression on him when his mother and father were not present . He would wait for me by the gate in the mornings, and as soon as he saw the bus he would call out my name and continue calling until I arrived at the house, where I was greeted with hugs and kisses . PENELOPE FALCONER-HALL.

VISIT TO PAIGNTON ZOO As there was a Sixth Form Conference being held at school, the rest of us enjoyed outings on that day, and Upper and Lower IV . went to Paignton Zoo . Armed with cameras and money, we piled into the coach in very high spirits under the care of three members of staff—Mrs . Tomsett, Miss Budd and Mrs . Hadow. On arrival we split into groups of six to visit the tropical gardens and meet the animals . The main centres of attraction were the monkeys, the model railway and the cafe. A lecture had been arranged for us, and at noon we met together once again to keep our appointment in the lecture room . The talk that followed was extremely interesting, the subject being " Colour and Camouflage in Animals." Enthusiasm was shown by the number of questions asked at the close of the lecture . Lunch followed, and we split up once more to have a last look at the gardens . Many people found the nocturnal and reptile houses of great interest, although there were cries of horror at the sight of the Greater Fruit Bat and a multi-coloured python. All good things must come to an end and, later in the afternoon, we crowded into the coach once more, loaded with souvenirs to remind ourselves of the visit to Paignton Zoo . We are very grateful to all those who made the outing possible, especially the three staff who were burdened with us, and hope they did not find the occasion too exhausting! SUSAN GUEST.

SIR FRANCIS CHICHESTER AND GIPSY MOTH IV. The date was Sunday, May 28th, 1967, when at precisely 8 .56 p .m ., Sir Francis Chichester completed his 24,500 mile trip around the world . At Plymouth he was greeted by a three-gun salute from the yacht Nanise . Gipsy Moth IV ., a fifty-three foot yacht, was escorted by hundreds of boats to a buoy near the Royal Western Yacht Club . This was the starting point of Sir Francis's trip last August 26th . He took 107 days to reach Sydney from Plymouth, and, from Sydney back to Plymouth, 120 days . Gipsy Moth IV. came into Plymouth harbour under the steam of her own auxiliary motor, escorted by the warships and " Aveley ." Cheers from 250,000 people welcomed him while horns hooted and fountains were sent up by fire tenders . The Hoe was crowded with patient spectators, some of whom had waited all the previous night to see their hero .

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On September 9th I was privileged to board Gipsy Moth IV ., which was to become my home for a week . Previously, Commander Clark had been sailing her around the south coast of England raising money for the Sail Training Association . As this was the homeward trek, I was asked to join the crew. fhe four of us left Falmouth and set course in the direction of the Isle of Wight . As we sailed throughout the night, I took the four o'clock to seven o'clock watch in the morning . In the darkness, with the wind howling, sails billowing, stars shining, no sight of land, and alone at the helm, it gave me a vivid impression of Sir Francis's famous voyage . On Thursday, August 14th, Giles came aboard, and once again Gipsy Moth IV . was put in charge of the capable hands of the Chichester family . CAROLINE KEMP.

STOVER SUMMER DANCE : THURSDAY, JULY 27th The Vlth . form were naturally delighted when Miss Hill and the Governors kindly gave us permission to hold a dance at Stover for Old Girls, parents and friends . Mr . and Mrs . Tully, Mr. and Mrs . Rowe and their respective daughters were asked to form a committee, with Miss Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Michelmore, and we would like to take this opportunity of thanking them for all their valuable help and advice . Letters were circulated to as many Old Girls and friends as possible, informing them that tickets were available by post or from Prefects on Speech Day . fhe tickets (price one guinea) in- cluded a fork-supper, prepared before hand by the Vlth . form under the super- vision of Mrs . Rowe and Mrs. Michelmore. At the end of term we had one full day to transform the school and by Thursday afternoon the dining-room had become the ballroom, with coloured light-bulbs and candle-lit tables set around the floor, the Lower VIth . form room a dimly lit Spanish-style lounge, and the Upper Vlth . form room a well stocked bar (where Mr . Rowe presided!) Guests began arriving soon after eight o'clock in all means of transport from Land Rovers to limousines! Neither the Summer drizzle that had begun to fall, nor Mr . Michelmore acting as " bouncer " seemed to deter anyone and the numbers must have reached about 150 . We were very pleased to see all the Old Girls who came, and hope that many more will come next year when it will not be the first effort and they may be feeling a little braver! It was particularly nice that many of the staff were present, especially Miss Hill, Miss Spong and Miss Evans (who had helped so many of us to make long dresses for the occasion) . Others there were many friends, several volun- teers ' from the Britannia Royal Naval College and the leader of the company of Girl Guides camping in the grounds at the time! Above all, the romantic setting at Stover contributed to the success of the evening, and we hope that many similar occasions will be repeated when the school can be seen in its full glory. The profit made on the tickets is being divided between the next dance and the School Building Fund. S. JULIAN AND K . Rowe.

" JULIUS CAESAR " On Wednesday, 26th October, a very wet and windy day, Miss Bailey and Miss Budd kindly took a large party of the senior school to a film of Shake- speare's " Julius Caesar," in Torquay . We filled two coaches for the journey and consequently formed quite a large block in the cinema . This was for- tunate, as Stover seemed to be the only appreciative school in the audience but, apart from the whistling and stamping emanating from other parts of the cinema, we managed to follow the film and enjoy it on the whole. The main criticism voiced on the return journey was of Caesar himself, portrayed as a rather stupid, comic character, certainly not capable of being the subject of so desperate a conspiracy to murder . However, Mark Anthony, played by Marlon Brando, and Brutus, played by James Mason, were extremely

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good, although all the characters were somewhat overshadowed by John Gielgud 's competent interpretation of Cassius. Those of us who went would like to take this opportunity of again thanking Miss Bailey and Miss Budd for accompanying us . SARA JULIAN.

JOY Joy is happiness that everyone knows, It comes like Christmas and melts like snow: It lives in the house where happiness lives And gives all the things that happiness gives. JACQUELINE GRIGGS AND CELIA HICHENS.

CORRIDORS I walked and walked down endless passages: Draughty, cold and dark, No way in, No way out: Nothing but miles of endless, stark stone. Long and straight, no beginning, no end, Monotonous grey stone: No way to get out So on I walk Through miles of passage, I roam. On and on, I walk : through nothing. A door here, A picture there, But nothing else: But corridors going on, and on, and on . SARAH EDWARDS.

DIFFERENT LANDS Off to Vienna, Israel or Spain, In a fast propelled aeroplane, To see the sights of long lost towns, And to see the sheiks with their long flowing gowns. Oh, how 1 would love to see The sweeping branches of a young palm tree— Places to go to, and explore there, But I'd hate to meet a grizzly bear! I wish I could go to a bright sunny land, Where beaches are covered by bright golden sand, With dark, cool nights, stars overhead . . But I'm still in England, in my bed . FELICITY HANCOCK.

PARALLEL LINES Lines running on into eternity, With no chance of meeting. Flowing on, straight and perfect. But is perfection possible ? We cannot create the perfect. Can it exist on its own ? CLEONE ROONEY . 24 STOVER MAGAZINE

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CLUES ACROSS CLUES DOWN 1. An Egyptian sun-god 1 . Semi-precious river 2. Type of spoon used by the owl 3. Australia in relation to England and the pussy cat 6. You and me 4. Et to 7. Sixth form conflict 5. Transition from ape to man 10. It's safer to say . . 12. It 's a tall one 8 . You do it with a needle but 13 . Either . . . don't spell it that way 14. Mixed money 9. Fourth note 15 . Voluntary service 16 . Position of town 11 . " They, " in Latin 18. Rest your legs 17 . And ? 19. Cromwell formed one 20. Pub with one n 23. Not what one would like in one's hair 21. Private ? 24. Joins two things together 22. Americanized container 26. 9, 10, big fat one 27. On the point of swearing 24. End of Ptolemys 28. Could be a moth 25. Brought by dawn CAROLYN MATHESON AND CAROLINE KEMP.

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AUTUMN IN THE SUBURBS Sunny, suburban sounds, The grass-killer takes the year's last toll, Of grey-green blades, Sinking slightly in the ground, damp with melted frost. Its whirring rind is the sound Of a silver-gold Autumn eve. Crisply crunching avalanching gravel Footsteps on the garden path Someone is home once more, The worn brown suitcase is rested at the door Blistered and russet red Reflecting the leaves piled around it Piled in heaps of surprising regularity By the surprising Autumn wind . SARA JULIAN.

PHILOSOPHY Hark the Herald Angels sing ! Aye, we hear them. Seek, and ye shall find Yes, we know. And did those feet—? Mmmmmm—we saw them. God's kingdom come O .K ., O.K. Knock and it shall be opened unto you-- Oh, sweet, unthinking youth!

KATHARINE Row E.

LISTEN TO THE RAIN Listen to the rain. It drowns all other noises, Listen to the rain. I can dimly hear voices, distant and small Wheels swishing over the wet road, the sound of footsteps Listen to the rain Drops fall from the laden leaves On to the sodden moss. The trees sway, as the breeze passes. Soon the rain must stop The lane is flooded The stream has burst its banks. But still I sit and wait And listen to the rain .

MARY JANE HUNTLEY .

26 STOVER MAGAZINE Old Girls' Association Chairman : Margaret Scott (Mrs . Hamilton) Treasurer/Secretary : Rachel Evans Committee Members J. Kitson, R . Evans, S . Tully, J . Gerard (Mrs . Dean), M . Sharpe, (Mrs. Reichwald), B. Jenner (Mrs . Scott), J . Mansfield (Mrs. Vine) . Representative on the Board of Governors : M . Reichwald . Representative on Friends of Stover Committee : J. Dean.

SUMMER REUNION The Summer reunion will be held at Stover on Saturday, July 13th, 1968 . Please note the date . Owing to the difficulties of travelling on the last week-end in July we have brought the date forward a week in the hope that more of you will be able to attend. Details of the reunion will be announced nearer the time.

LIST OF MEMBERS Addresses for all years up to and including 1966 *Denotes Life Membership Staff Members of the Association *Mrs . Childs, The Lodge, Clapham, Beds. Dawson, Miss Barbara (Mrs. Brown), 9, The Landway, Kemsing, Nr . Sevenoaks Donne, Miss B ., 64, Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Som. *Miss P . E . Dence, Meadowbank, Perridge Close, Dunsford Hill, Exeter *Miss A . W. Down, Broadacres, 74, Barton Road, Torquay Miss Griffiths (Mrs . Evans), Maesydderwen, Ffairfach, Llandilo, Carms. *Mrs . Key, Lis Escop, Feock, Truro, Cornwall Miss E . M . Lidgate, Meadowbank, Perridge Close, Dunsford Hill, Exeter Mrs . Mimes, 41, Greenway, Totteridge, London, N . 20 Mrs . P . Milne, Lane Park, St . Kew, Bodmin, Cornwall Miss Potter (Mrs . Hewetson), 33, Woodside Road, Woodford Green, Essex Old Girls Allen-Price, M . (Mrs . Farnier Case), Seldon, Monk Okehampton *Aiken, Josephine, Lees Nook, Constantine Bay, Padstow, Cornwall *Ashby, Jennifer (Mrs . Galloway), Sandwick, Low Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumberland *Aucutt, Julie, 10a, Thetford Road, New Malden, Surrey Ault, Marie (Mrs . Young), Fernaghandrum Spa, Ballynahinch, Co . Down, Ireland *Back, Gillian, Alladyce, The Plain, Whitehill, Stroud, Glos. Bacon, Gillian, 12, Cheniston Gardens, London, W .8 Baker-Beall, Barbara (Mrs. Bretherton), Pinehurst, Maultway Crescent, Camberley Barker, Jessica (Mrs . Beuth), 46E, 39th Avenue, Apt. 6, San Mateo, California, U.S.A. Barker, M. (Mrs . Warren), 2, Rundle Road, Newton Abbot *Barnes, Teresa, The Grange, Shrewton, Nr. Salisbury, Wilts Batterham, M ., Keyberry House, Forde Park, Newton Abbot Batterham, R . (Mrs . Caine), Koppies, Coldharbour Cross, Nr . Modbury, S. Devon Beare, Eleanor (Mrs . Lane), c/o 1, Mount Pleasant Road, Newton Abbot Beare, Isobel (Mrs . Croydon), Higher Langford, Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbot Bellamy, Pauline, 7, Elmsleigh Park, Paignton

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Bickford, Philippa (Mrs . Chapple), 8, Hoadley Avenue, Frankston, Victoria, Australia *Beney, Sybil (Mrs . Smith), 94, Broomfield Road, Earlsdon, Coventry Bickley, Pamela (Mrs. White), Heathlands, Longcross, Nr. Chertsey, Surrey Blair, Helen, Wood Close, Broomfield Ride, Oxshott, Surrey Blair, Jean (Mrs . Eason), 80, Dartrell Park Road, West Byfleet, Surrey Blair, Sheena (Mrs . Cardona), Wood Close, Broomfield Ride, Oxshott, Surrey Booker, Ann (Dr . Carr), 59, Friars Pardon, Nurworth-on-Tees, Co . Durham *Bloomfield, Susan, 7, Eyhurst Close, Cricklewood, London, N .W .2 *Bowstead, Patricia (Mrs . Gulland), 19, St . Leonard's Bank, Edinburgh, 8 Bradley, Angela (Mrs . Bradley), 9a, Compton Terrace, Canonbury, London, N .I *Braithwaite, Janis, Sutherland House, Avenue Road, Lymington, Hants. Brannam, Elizabeth, Lower Loventor, Instow, N . Devon Brendon, Joanna, Hartley Lodge, Brandreth Road, Plymouth Brewer, Patricia (Mrs. Sharp), Bilver Cottage, Bilver Cross, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot *Briscoe, Sheila (Mrs . Kaplow), 275, Hemlock Drive, Orange, Conn ., U .S.A. *Brown, Gina (Mrs. Rooth), Culver Combe, Chudleigh, Devon *Brown, Sally, Keston, West Hill, Wadebridge, Cornwall Bullock, J ., The Fold, Dousland, Yelverton, S . Devon *Bulpin, Anne (Mrs . Ridgway), Casa, Rundle Road, Newton Abbot Butcher, Anne, The Manor House, East Ogwell, Newton Abbot Butcher, Elizabeth, The Manor House, East Ogwell, Newton Abbot *Butlin, Jill (Mrs . Plaxton), Colbourne, Bourton, Gillingham, Dorset Calder, Marion (Mrs . Wills), 9, Greensome Lane, Doxey, Stafford Campbell-Murdoch, Bridget, Simons Close, Burford, Oxon. Campbell, Rosemary (Mrs . Cornford), 2, Collonade House, South Row, Blackheath, S .E .3 Carr, Eileen (Mrs . Bevington), 10, Matford Lane, E :eter Cartwright, Margaret, Strathmore Hotel, Belgrave Road, Torquay Chambers, Sally (Mrs . Goss), c/o Trefus!s, Yealmpton, S . Devon Chaplin, Elizabeth (Mrs . Sturgess), 54, Ridgeway Drive, Bromley, Kent Clark, Ann (Mrs . Westlake), c/o Pinehurst, Maultway Crescent, Camberley, Surrey Clausen, Mirabel (Mrs . Sievers), 147, Woodland Drive, Watford, Herts. *Cliffe, Susan, 125, Newton Road, Lawes Bridge, Torquay *Cootes, Anne, 15, Laurel Crescent, Woodham Lane, Woking, Surrey Cornish-Bowden, Ann, Fox Cottage, East Allington, Nr. Totnes *Crawford, Marion, Beggar's Roost, Lower Penns Road, Preston, Paignton Croft, Jennifer, Oldways, Pendarves Road, Camborne Crook, Heather (Mrs . Reed), c/o Ipta, Winsu Avenue, Paignton de Kadt, Marian (Mrs . Cunningham), Skaigh, 32, North Road, West Wick- ham, Kent *Davies, June (Mrs . Jariv,$) 650, Millwood Road, Toronto 7, Ontario, Canada Dawkins, Ingrid, Ribbesford House, Flat I, Bewdley, Worcs. Davies, Sybil (Mrs . Reuby), 63, Fore Street, Bovey Tracey Dixon, Claire (Mrs . J. Tod), c/o Woodhouse, Higher Brimley, Bovey Tracey *Dixon, Prudence, Woodhouse, Higher Brimley, Bovey Tracey Donnelly, Margaret, 8, Den Crescent, Teignmouth Drake, Winifred, 1807, Ruxton Road, Ruxton 4, Maryland, U .S.A. Dunsford, Sarah (Mrs . Barnes), 22, New North Road, Exeter *Dunsford, Linda, Winsfield, Post Hill, Tiverton *Dyet, Susan, 9, Horseshoe Bend, Three Beaches, Paignton *Easterbrook, Damaris, Cherrydene, Clennon Rise, Paignton *Easterbrook, Vivien (Mrs . Barr), 11, The Broadway, Oadby, Leicester *Edwards, Virginia (Mrs Donne), Fursdon, Moretonhampstead *Evans, Anne, 30, Nutbush Lane, Chelston, Torquay Evans, Rachel, 30, Nutbush Lane, Chelston, Torquay *Exley, Christine, 41, Cheyne Court, Chelsea, London, S .W.3 Fair, Maureen (Mrs . Elyatt), c/o South Hill, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot Fairweather, Heather, Home Farm, East Charleton, Kingsbridge

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*Fielding, Judith (Mrs . Macrae), Whiteoaks, Blagdon Hill, Taunton Ford, Mary, Rosemary Lodge, Wellsway, Bath Forward, Judith, 8, Salters Acres, Harestock, Winchester Frew, Joan, 3, Gordon Road, Southbourne, Nr . Emsworth, Hants *Frew, Margaret, Hazel Bank, Five Lanes Road, Marldon, Paignton *Fowler, Gillian (Mrs. Reypert), c/o The Maltster's Arms, Tuckenhay, Totnes Fursdon, Anne (Mrs . Roberts), c/o Sergeants Mess, R .A.F ., Tengals, G .P.O., Singapore *Gerard, Joy (Mrs . Dean), Little Bray House, Brayford, Barnstaple Giles, Sally (Mrs . Parker), c/o Horton Manor, Hanley-Swan, Worcs. *Grainger, Rosalind, c/o Sandfield, Bridgetown, Totnes *Grainger, Vivienne, Sandfield, Bridgetown, Totnes *Grainger, Yvonne (Mrs . Donner), c/o Sandfield, Bridgetown, Totnes Greenhough, Jacqueline (Mrs . Brown), c/o Walsham Cottage, Brixham Road, Windy Corner, Paignton Griffith, Mary, Little Orchard, Kingsley Green, Nr . Haslemere, Surrey Griffith, Margaret, 34, Mill Road, Salisbury Goodwin, Jennifer, Beggars Bush, South Brent, S . Devon Gould, Joanna, Nutcombe, Lustleigh, Devon Gummer, Angela, 6, Lowndes Street, London, S .W .I Gummer, Christine (Mrs . Heyderyck), c/o Franshams, Newton Ferrers, S. Devon Gurney, Hilary, Shangri-La, Seaway Lane, Torquay Grierson, P . (Mrs. Vernon), Scotch Corner, Wildernesse Avenue, Sevenoaks, Kent *Hall, Susan, Challonsleigh, Plympton, Plymouth *Hamilton, Priscilla, 32, Pendred Avenue, R .A .F ., Swindersby, Lincs. *Hammond, Celia, Flat E 4, Leinster Gardens, London, W .2 Harding, Diana (Mrs . Read), Dial Green House, Lurgashall, Petworth, Sussex Harrison, Gay, Barrowfield Farm, Beaminster, Dorset Harrington, Caroline, Robinswood, Roman Crescent, Swindon, Wilts Hawke, Barbara, 33, Parkhurst Road, Torquay Hellens, Jennifer, The Rectory, Bere Ferrers, S . Devon *Henderson, Marjorie, Flat 9, 24, Onslow Square, London, S .W.7 Hendy, Shirley (Mrs . Phillips), Whitecroft, Edginswell, Close, Torquay Hexter, Gillian (Mrs . Rushmer), c/o Stonelands, Rundle Road, Newton Abbot Hibbert, Kathleen (Mrs . Kennaman), The Woodlands, Werneth Road, Hyde, Cheshire * Hildred, Maralyn, Manor Flat, Duddleswell, Uckfield, Sussex Himely, Ann (Mrs. Cooke), 14, Earlscourt Square, London, S .W.5 Himely, Jennifer (Mrs . Godwin-Austen), 21, Elgin Mansions, Elgin Avenue, London, W .9 Himely, Louise (Mrs . Rees-Webbe), c/o Ludgate House, Haytor, Bovey Tracey Hooper, Mary (Mrs . Smith), Blythe Wood Lodge, Stanstead Fitchett, Nr. Bishops Stortford, Essex Hope, Elizabeth, Higham, Marldon Hill, Paignton Howell, June, Lukesland, Ivybridge, S . Devon Howell, Rosalie (Mrs . Harvie), Lookout Farm, R.R 5, Barrie, Ontario, Canada Howell, Margaret, 638, Berkley Road, Indianapolis, 46208, Ind ., U .S.A. *Hughes, Ann, Amberley, Ridge Park, Bramhall, Cheshire *Hughes, Jill (Mrs. Rogers), 22, Clowes Avenue, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent Humphry, Pamela (Mrs . Woods), Hill View, Collingbourne, Kingston, Wilts *Hurtley, Anita, The Chase, St . Marychurch Road, Torquay Hunt, Marion (Mrs . Cooper), 9, Cambrian Road, Richmond, Surrey Irvine, Elizabeth, Edge Grove, Aldenham, Herts Irving, June (Mrs. Thornborrow), Gullhouse, Stainton, Penrith, Cumberland Isaac, Cherry (Mrs . Wells), 2, Hall Gate, Hall Road, London, N .W.8 Jackson, Jean (Mrs. Illingworth), c/o Robinhall, Nutcombe Lane, Hindhead, Surrey *Jeffree, Ann (Mrs . Sergiades), c/o The Spinney, Pendarves Road, Camborne, Cornwall

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*Jeffreys-Jones, Helen (Mrs . Air), Rippon, Sellman Street, Gnosall, Staffs. Jellicoe, Ann (Mrs . Craxford), c/o Leigh Grange, South Brent *Jenner, Bunty (Mrs . Scott), Cornclose, South Brent Jewson, Mary, Fintamara, Downderry, Torpoint, Cornwall Jones, Christina, The Coppins, Babbacombe Road, Torquay *Johnson, Sally (Mrs . Patrick), Ridd House, Tidcombe Lane, Tiverton Jones, Naomi (Mrs . Bradford), Holcombe, Hemyock, Cullompton Johns, Hilary (Mrs. Hatherley), 22, Primley Road, Sidmouth Kauntze, Diana, 34, Oldway Road, Paignton Kennard, Joan (Mrs . Boyne), Resthaven, Livingstone Road, Teignmouth *Key, Penelope, Dr ., Lis Escoop, Truro, Cornwall *King, Mary-Anne (Mrs . Vacher), Mimms, Old Farringdon Road, Shippon, Abingdon Kitson, Joy, Starparke, Lustleigh LaTouche, Gillian (Mrs . Macdonald), 23, Hailey Lane, Hertford, Herts. Leggate, Helen (Mrs . Williams), c/o The Vicarage, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth Levett, Ann (Mrs . Furness), 17, Downes Place, Hughes, Canberra, Australia *Lidgate, Mary, 55, Audley Road, Ealing, London, W .5 Livingstone-Bussell, Valerie, The Manor House, Tolpuddle, Dorset *Lockhart, Caroline, Morrows, Slindon, Arundel, Sussex Lunn, Christine (Mrs . Bruce), Tree Tops, South Road, Newton Abbot *Luscombe, Susan, 30, Highdown Hill Road, Emmer Green, Nr . Reading, Berks. *McIntyre, Betty (Mrs . Langton), 21, Powderham Road, Newton Abbot McMurtrie, Patricia (Mrs . Revell), 9, Coates Road, Broadfields, Exeter *Mackey, Elizabeth, Raddicombe Farm, Hillhead, Brixham, Devon Maddicott, M ., Courtlands, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot Mallows, Julia (Mrs . R . Wood), Yarrow, Faircox, Lower Henfield, Sussex *Mannell, Sheila, Okenbury, Kingston, Kingsbridge, S . Devon Mansfield, Valerie (Viscountess Parker), Shirburn Castle, Watlington, Oxon. *Markham, Hazel, 3, Thorn Cross, Brimley, Bovey Tracey Marshall, Frances, Grove House, Babbacombe, Torquay Marshall-Harvey, Susan, Carloggas, Stenalees, St . Austell, Cornwall *Marston, Rosemary (Mrs . Bleby), 2, The Ridings, Sandys Lane, Cobham, Surrey Matheson, Charlotte (Mrs . Somarriba), c/o Apartado 554, Managua, Nicaragua *Matossian, Nora, 1l, Wedderburn Road, London, N .W .3 Meadows, Janet (Mrs . Lynch-Watson), 86, Higher Drive, Purley, Surrey Milford, Mary (Mrs . Berry), 25, Oak Park Avenue, Torquay *Milnes, Alison, 41, Greenway, Totteridge, London, N .20 *Mitchell, Mary, River House, Totnes Montgomery, Janet, c/o The Bursar's House, Kingham Hill School, King- ham, Oxon. *Morgan, Roslyn, Western House, Highweek, Newton Abbot *Morgan, Wendy, Ladron, Porthpean, St . Austell *Morris, M . E . (Mrs . Armstrong), c/o Broadmead, 13, Forde Park, Newton Abbot Neale, Jennifer, 107, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead, Sussex *Neve, Rosemary, c/o Fairhaven, 1, Manor Road, Little Shelford, Cambs. Nightingale, Joan, 6, Guildford Court, Surrey Road, Bournemouth *Norwood, Patricia (Mrs . Geary), 44, Lansdowne Road, London, W.11 *Organ, Caroline, Harmony, Gaze Hill, Highweek, Newton Abbot Parkin, Patricia, Dene Croft Flat, Dene Road, Guildford, Surrey *Parkinson, Stephanie, Bramcot, Meriden Road, Hampton-in-Arden, Warwicks Parkinson, Louise (Mrs . Asmal), c/9 Bramcot, Meriden Road, Hampton-in- Arden, Warwicks. Parnaby, Rosemary (Mrs . McFie), Hey Vicarage, Lees, Oldham, Lancs Pellew, Pamela, Waye Farm, Lustleigh *Pering, Mavis (Mrs. Nicholls), Knockrobin, St . George's Lane, Hurstpier- point, Sussex Piggott, Jennifer, San Remo, Coombe Road, Teignmouth

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Pitman, Averill, Treless, Constantine Bay, Padstow, Cornwall Pleace, Elizabeth (Mrs . Pugh), c/o Pear Tree Cottage, Hr . Ringmore, Shaldon Pollard, Elizabeth (Mrs . Davies), Marlynn Court, 41, Lonsdale Road, Barnes *Powell-Davies, Christine, Flat 1, 66, Wimpole Street, London, W .1 *Poyntz-Roberts, Rosemary (Mrs . C. Jones), Lipton Farm, East Allington, Nr. Totnes *Pratt, Sally, 17, Colingham Gardens, London, W .5 *Pravitra, Lisa (M . R . Dhani Nival), Darakorn House, 440 Phra Sumeru Road, Bangkok *Pretty, Ann (Mrs . Baxter), Quakers, Brasted Chart, Nr . Westerham, Kent Pruen, Margaret (Mrs . Lindup), 3, The Drive, Bicton, East Budleigh, Devon Pruen, Bunty (Mrs . de Putron), c/o Ashmead, Lower Down, Bovey Tracey Prynn, June (Mrs . Lace), 69, Curzon Park South, *Rawe, Elizabeth (Mrs . Alcock), 71, Henver Road, Newquay *Raynes, Lesley, White Cottage, The Gateway, Woodham, Woking, Surrey Reid, Angela, Lullover Thatch, Compton Dundon, Somerset *Ridgway, Gillian, Longfield House, Humber Lane, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot *Roberts, Elaine (Mrs . Counsell), c/o St . Peter's Church, Tavistock Avenue, Serangoon Garden Estate, Singapore 19 *Robertson, Penelope, Matron's Office, St . Thomas's Hospital, London, S .E.1 *Rodwell, Margaret (Mrs . Cooper), 10, Merton Hall Gardens, Wimbledon London, S .W .20 *Seagrim, Patricia (Mrs . Cressall), 26, Comforts Farm Avenue, Hurst Green, Oxted *Scott, Margaret (Mrs . Hamilton), 25, Old Sneed Avenue, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, 9 *Scott-Forbes, Caroline, Higher Duryard House, Pennsylvania, Exeter Scott, Jean, Tithe Cottage, Painswick, Stroud, Glos. Seex, Drina, Stammerham Farm, Rusper, Nr . Horsham, Sussex Seex, Jacqueline (Mrs . Clapham), Stammerham Farm, Rusper, Nr . Horsham Shaddick, Pamela (Mrs . Morton), 13, Hindoostan Avenue, South Wigston, Leics. Sharpe, Maureen (Mrs. Reichwald), Francis House, Blundell's School, Tiverton Shepherd, Jennifer, The Grey House, Chudleigh Sinclair, Lynette (Mrs . Joly), c/o Henry Hield and Co ., SAL P .O.B. 64, Beirut Sheridan-Patterson, Mary (Mrs . Edwards), Blake Cottage, Halse, Nr . Taunton Sladen, Evangeline (Mrs . Dixon), Stone House, Westerfield, Ipswich, Suffolk Smith, Hilary, Turnstones, Perrancombe, Perranport, Cornwall Smith, Susan, Torbay Hotel, Torquay Smith, Rita, Cumberland Hotel, Torquay Spincer, Sally, Green Common, Washington, Sussex Stapleton, Susan (Mrs. Fulford-Dobson), Rotherfield, Cold Ash, Newbury, Berks. Stephens, Ann (Mrs. Kilpatrick), c/o 23, Shorton Road, Paignton *Stevens, Susan, Bellevue, Aveton Gifford, Kingsbridge Stewart, Elizabeth (Mrs . Dibsdall), c/o Downside House, Southwards Lane, Aldbourne, Nr . Marlborough, Wilts Stewart, Helen, c/o Downside House, Southwards Lane, Aldbourne, Nr. Marlborough, Wilts Stewart, Kathleen, c/o Downside House, Southwards Lane, Aldbourne, Nr. Marlborough, Wilts *Strange, Stella, 21, Oxlea Road, Torquay *Sturges, Judy, St . Jude's Vicarage, South Shields, Co. Durham *Sturges, Maywin, Dr. (Mrs . Spalding), 237, Chesterton Road, Cambridge Swain, Veronica (Mrs . Slater), c/o Ridge House, York Road, Dartmouth *Tett, Elizabeth (Mrs. Freeman), 204, Ewell Road, Surbiton, Surrey Thompson, Sheila (Mrs . Luce), 7, Little Court, Hawes Lane, West Wick- ham, Kent Thornton, Patricia, c/o Hillcrest, Seymour Road, Plymouth

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*Thong-yai, Naddathong (Mrs. Vadakan), 8642, Piney Branch Road, Apt . 303, Silver Spring, Maryland, U .S.A. Thorpe, Ann (Mrs . Williamson), 65, Braemar Road, Sutton Coldfield Thorpe, Barbara (Mrs . Mitchell), 10, Huxley Drive, Bramhall, Cheshire *Tippett, Jennifer (Mrs. Codd), Barhatch, The Common, Wonersh, Nr . Guild- ford *Trefusis, Morwenna, Trefusis, Falmouth, Cornwall Tremeer, Marie (Mrs . Anstee), 47, Ngapuhi Road, Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand Twallin, Alison, St . Alphage, Goss Hill Road, Chislehurst, Kent *Tyrer, Rosalind (Mrs. Elder), c/o 22, Adams Street, South Yarra, Victoria, Australia Upham, Andrea, The Moorings, Berryhead Road, Brixham Vaughan-Philpot, Mary (Mrs . Powell), Outspan, Lindridge Road, Bishops- teignton Varley, Martha (Mrs. Turinas), 15, Shrewsbury House, Cheyne Walk, London *Vahedi, Ingee, P.O. Box 107, Kuwait *Walker, Helen, Windjammer, Overgang, Brixham *Warren, Sally, Penwartha, Alexandra Road, Illogan, Redruth, Cornwall Waterhouse, Janna (Mrs . Williams), White Chimney, Mersea Island, Nr. Colchester. Waterman, Ann (Mrs . Harrison), c/o Organford Manor, Nr . Poole, Dorset Waterman, Jane (Mrs . Parker), c/o Organford Manor, Nr . Poole, Dorset Waterman, Sarah, c/o Organford Manor, Nr . Poole, Dorset Watts, Rosamond (Mrs . Lewis), Flat 5, Hazelwood Road, Bristol, 3 Webb, Christine, Little Orchard, Liddington, Nr . Swindon, Wilts *Webb, Diana, Little Orchard, Liddington, Nr. Swindon, Wilts Webber, J ., 100, Bitton Park Road, Teignmouth Wells-Brown, Susan, Torleigh, Petitor Road, St . Marychurch, Torquay *Westlake, Kathryn (Mrs . Tatman), c/o 158, Merafield Road, Plympton, Plymouth Wheeler, Alison, Hartwell House, Aylesbury, Bucks ., or c/o Live Oak, SHAPE Compound, B .F .P.O. 6 Whitaker, Deirdre (Mrs. White), 7, Sandy Lane, Shrivenham, Wilts White, Jacqueline, 36, Arlington Avenue, Leamington Spa, Warwicks *White, Lynne (Mrs . Browning), Hillcrest, Walton Road, Clevedon South, Bristol Williams, Irene, 7, Priory Avenue, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot *Willing, Sheila (Mrs . Foale), Higher Kellaton, Kellaton, Nr . Stokenham, Kingsbridge Willing, Joy (Mrs . Nankivell), Apple Trees, East Ogwell, Newton Abbot *Willing, Valerie (Mrs . Wakeham), Torne House, Rattery, S . Brent *Windeatt, Barbara (Mrs . Webster), Petit Cotil, Mont de la Mare, St . Peter, Jersey Woolner, Freda, Bradley Manor, Newton Abbot Woolner, Sandra, Bradley Manor, Newton Abbot Wright, Elizabeth (Mrs . Mudge), 9, Rhodanthe Road, Paignton Young, Margaret, 19, Waverley Road, Newton Abbot Zealley, Betty (Mrs . Peacock), 28, Tor Hill Road, Torquay Zealley, Jean (Mrs . Griffith), c/o Mrs . Zealley, Castlemain, Highweek, Newton Abbot

Addresses for Old Girls, 1966 Bradshaw, Loveday, 436, East 88 Street, New York, N .Y . 10028, U .S.A. Carter, Nicola, Southey Barton, Culmstock, Cullompton, Devon Edwards, Barbara, Flat 3, 1, Hesketh Crescent, Torquay Eastabrook, Susan, 1, Parade Road, St . Budeaux, Plymouth *Eggleton, Patricia, 12F, Observatory Gardens, London, W .8 Ferry, Pamela, 11, Riverside Avenue, Newquay, Cornwall *Glencross, Jacqueline, 20, Barton Road, Torquay

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Gray, Sally, 7, York Crescent, Babbacombe, Torquay Joy, Corinne, 2, Higher Knowle, Kingsbridge, Devon Mackey, Susanne, Raddicombe Farm, Hillhead, Brixham Manternach, Josie, 44, Bishop Lane, Avon, Conn . 06001, U .S.A *Murrell, Christine, 6, Mead Road, Torquay Parkinson, Wendy, St . Thomas's Court, Axminster *Price, Barbara, Manor Cottage, Garboldisham, Nr . Diss, Norfolk Rooney, Josephine, 1343, Buford Road, Richmond, 35, Virginia, U .S.A *Russell, Rosemary, Gages Close, Itchen Abbas, Hants. Sanderson, Patricia, Manor House, Diptford, Nr . Totnes *Simpson, Ann, Mowbray, &e Jamblin, Vale, Guernsey, C .I. *Sinclair, Joanna, Widefor Cottage, Darracott, Georgeham, N . Devon Thomas, Rosemary, St . Olaves, 40, Petitor Road, Torquay Vongkruamana, Poranee, c/o Thai Government Students' Office, 28, Princes Gate, London, S .W .7 *Woods, Pamela, Ashe House, Musbury, Nr . Axminster, Devon Woolnough, June, Ebford, Courtenay Road, Tavistock

Addresses for Old Girls, 1967 Beaman, Lynette, c/o The Crown Hotel, Sherborne, Dorset Bennett, Georgina, Yarningale, Moretonhampstead Colquhoun, Rosalind, 4, Jubilee Cottages, Moretonhampstead Craig, Christine, Innox Hill House, Innox Hill, Frome, Som. *Carr, Sally, Brook House, Dartington, Totnes Fok, Lily, 23, Hamilton Road, Brent, London, N .W .II Ghoddoussi, Lily, c/o Frankfield Secretarial College, Broadwater Down, Tunbridge Wells Griffith, Jill, Whaup Hill, Exton, Exeter *Hodge, Joanna, The Vicarage, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot *Hulland, Ann, c/o Hatherley Court, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham Jellicoe, Susan, Leigh Grange, South Brent *Johnson, Philippa, The Priory, Hinton St . George, Som. Langton, Honor, 21, Powderham Road, Newton Abbot *Maidment, Valerie, Vale House, 44, St . Ann Street, Salisbury, Wilts. Mallows, Sally, Robin Hill, The Avenue, Sherborne, Dorset Neale, Lesley, 107, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead, Sussex Oldfield, Regina, Holman's Cottage, Bisherne Close, Burley, Hants Pugh, Veronica, Goongillings, Constantine, Falmouth, Cornwall *Romans, Margaret, c/o Astley, 40, Ide Lane, Alphington, Exeter *Sercombe, Lynda, 2, Brodick Close, Pennsylvania, Exeter Tan, Siew Fong c/o 18, Collingham Gardens, London, S .W .5 *Taylor, Lois, Dial House, Mount Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, Berks. *Tully, Sally, Erria, Adelphi Road, Paignton *Waddle, Sally, Woolston, Williton, Taunton, Som. *Weber, Emily, The Grange, Winterborne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset

OLD GIRLS' NEWS From Miss Dence and Miss Lidgate R. Parnaby (Mrs. McFie) . Rosemary is running a nursery group in- cluding her own younger daughter Jane, and says she has quite a waiting list which is evidence of the need in that area . Her elder girl, Katharine, started school last September. Rosemary has also taken on the Cathedral archives in Manchester and goes down one morning a week . She also manages to help with the Local Authority Play Centre for problem families. S. Davies (Mrs . Rueby) . When Sybil wrote she was hoping to enter a Teachers' Training College as a mature student after some years experience of teaching Art .

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J. Meadows (Mrs . Lynch-Watson) . Janet was staying with her parents in the Spring and we were very pleased to see her with her children and parents. Janet is now living in Purley. P. Key . Pene is still working very hard as the doctor in charge of the Anglican Mission Hospital in Dogura, New Guinea . She finds the work very rewarding if also very demanding . She would welcome any V .S.O.'s A . Levett (Mrs . Furness) . Anne and her family which now includes five children, have recently moved into a new house in Hughes, Canberra. Her husband has recently been appointed Director of the University Health Service and Anne appreciates his more regular hours. L. Dunsford . Linda is now living outside Tiverton and is working as secretary to one of the senior partners in a firm of solicitors in Exeter. J. Gerard (Mrs . Dean) . Joy and her family have moved to N . Devon, where she and her husband are running a guest house . She says the work is hard but they like it. A. Gummer. Angela has a very interesting post now as secretary in the Queen's Private Office . She spent three weeks at Balmoral this summer and will move about with the Queen. P. Bickford (Mrs . Chapple) . Philippa has written a very interesting letter from Australia. She was reminded of Stover when, on a radio pro- gramme, she heard about Pene Key's work in Papua . She has two children, a boy of three and a baby girl She loves Australia, where she has now lived for twelve years . She says that her eldest brother, Lovat, is working for the B.B.C. Television and has acted with Pinkie Johnstone. E . Roberts. Elaine recently came to see us with her fiance, who is a Vicar in Singapore. Elaine is teaching P .E . in Birmingham and, though they are to be married on December 9th, she will not be free until the 21st, on which day they are flying to Singapore. S. Johnson (Mrs . Patrick) . Sally tells us that she has a son, now seven months old . Her husband is one of the Blundell's School Staff, and Sally finds life in this community very enjoyable and stimulating. A . Fursdon (Mrs . Roberts) . Soon after their marriage Ann brought her husband to see us, and they went on to Stover, which Ann had not visited for some years and to which she wanted to introduce her husband . He was just off to join his regiment in Singapore, and Ann followed a little later with her two small step-daughters. H. Leggate (Mrs . Williams) is back from Singapore and is expecting to live near Portsmouth for the next year or so although her husband is likely to be away a good deal on the aircraft carrier Hermes . They go through Exeter occasionally on the way to Plymouth, and we much enjoy it when they call in here with their baby daughter. M. Sturges (Mrs . Spalding) . Maywin is back from South Africa and her husband has a parish in Cambridgeshire . She tells us that Judy is still looking after her brother and working full time as a physiotherapist. R . Tyrer (Mrs. Elder). Rosalind and her husband have moved to a new sheep station about the same distance from Melbourne. She now has two children. I. Neve (Mrs . Curtis) has returned to Chile after leave in England with her husband and two children . They are now living in the Las Condas district of Santiago, luckily near the English Boys' School to which Timothy can go. M. Frew . Margaret is working as a mature student at St . Luke's College, Exeter, and she also plays the organ at Marldon Parish Church. J. Ashby (Mrs . Galloway) . Jennifer and her husband have spent most of their summer holiday supervising the building of a new bungalow outside Whitehaven and have just moved in . They are looking forward to living in the country and giving their three children more space. They now face hard work turning a rough field into a garden. Philippa Johnson is at Yeovil Technical College, whe she hopes to take " A " Level French in due course. Christine Exley is teaching at a School in London, and is " enjoying every minute of it ." She finished her course at Rolle College last July .

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Additional News Rosamond Watts completed her course at the Garnett Teacher Training College at Roehampton last July, and plans to teach fashion and dressmaking in an Art or Technical College. Wendy Parkinson, after completing her secretarial course, has begun training at the Dorset House School of Occupational Therapy. Joanna Sinclair worked in Finland during the vacation. Emily Weber, who is at the Rhode Hill Domestic Science College, plans to take a Secretarial course in London in January. Pamela Ferry is enjoying her job in a bank, and has recently been on a course in London in " machining," and later hopes to take a Cashier's course. Helen Cuming, who is engaged to be married, has her first post at a Junior School in Camborne, where she took her teaching practice, while at Rolle College . She plans to get married at Easter. Jennifer Neale has her first post at Sheephatch School, near Farnham. Lesley is now at the Chelsea P .E. College, Eastbourne. Patricia Eggleton is at the Polytechnic College of Engineering and Science, and is thoroughly enjoying being in London. Alison Milnes is at the National Council for Social Services, where she interviews candidates proposing to go to the U .S.A. to work as Counsellors in Summer camps . She belongs to the same Lacrosse Club as Anne Cootes and Sally Brown. Mary Lidgate is a Secretary at the B .B.C ., where she works in the Tele- vision and Maintenance department. Elizabeth Please (Mrs . Pugh) is now going to live in Shaldon Pleace, and has been travelling around the world with her husband, who is in the Merchant Navy. Penelope Robertson is a Junior Sister at St . Thomas's Hospital. Marion Hunt (Mrs . Cooper) has been working at the Foreign Office. She has learnt Russian but is forbidden to go there. Jennifer Waterhouse (Mrs . Williams) is teaching part time at a Tech- nical College . Her subject is Liberal Studies. Sally Chambers (Mrs. Goss) is now living in Australia, where her husband is connected with the Snowy Mountain project . They have three sons, Richard (8), Peter (6) and Martin (2). Sally Warren is now teaching in London, near Golders Green. Ann Butcher is in her final year at Fishponds Teacher Training College. Anne Meynell (Mrs . Bordeaux) is living near Camborne, where her husband has a bakery. Elizabeth Rawe (Mrs . Alcock) is living in Newquay . Caroline Har- rington was one of her bridesmaids when she was married last December. Pamela Woods was awarded the College Diploma of St . Godric's College last July, and is now Secretary to the Assistant Secretary of Central Rediffusion Services. Jennifer Croft was awarded a first class Finishing Course Diploma at St. Godric's College last July. Jill Griffith is at Exeter Art School, where she is enjoying the course. She manages to come to Stover occasionally when playing Lacrosse for the Exeter Ladies' Club. Rosemary Batterham (Mrs . Caine) is living near Modbury now . She and her husband and family left Rhodesia early this year. Marion Crawford is now a Research Associate in the Department of Mental Health at the University of Bristol, working on a research project on the social problems of middle age. Mrs . Thornton (Miss B . Russell-Smith) is taking up teaching again this time with the Hertfordshire County Council . Her address is 29, Devereaux Drive, Watford. Ann Simpson spent a month in France taking a holiday course for foreign students at the University of Caen, and during that time she spent five days touring the chateaux and Paris . She thoroughly enjoyed both .

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Sally Mallows is doing an Art " foundation course " at Yeovil School of Art . Julia Mallows (Mrs . Wood) will be going to Austria after Christmas with her husband on a skiing holiday. Caroline Harrington has been working as a secretary to a Solicitor for the past year, but is going to Bristol shortly, where she plans to share a flat with a friend. Sally Waddle has now settled in happily at Bristol Royal Infirmary, but at first missed her music making very much. Roslyn Morgan is in her Third year at Aberdeen Univserity, reading for a Degree in Botany . Last year she won the Class Prize for Social Science. During the vacation she went on a Field course in Botany to Obergurgl in the South Tyrol, studying the flora of the surrounding area . After this she spent another two weeks in Italy. Barbara Edwards is working for the B .P. Chemical Group as publicity assistant to the Advertising and Publicity Department in London. Elizabeth Mackey has begun her general training at the Torbay Hospital, and Suzanne is now at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. Philippa Johnson spent some months at a Chateau near Blois, where she found the course both interesting and helpful . They are given an hour's lesson on either French history, grammar or literature each day, and have to speak French all day . Some afternoons they visited other chateaux and other places of interest, or went shopping in Blois.

BIRTHS Patricia M . Revell (nee McMurtrie), a son, Alastair . 31 .8 .66 Susan Fulford-Dobson (nee Stapleton), a son . June, 1967 Georgina Rooth (nee Brown), a son . 23 .10 .67 Lynne Browning (nee White), a son Janna Williams (nee Waterhouse), a son

ENGAGEMENTS Susan M. Dyet, to Sub . Lt . Roger B . Barnard . 2 .6.67 Alison R . Wheeler, to Lt . E. K . Somerville-Jones, R .N. 13 .6 .67 Judith C . M . Grose, to Sidney H. Freedman . 26 .6.67 Helen Cuming, to Ralph Dunstone Elaine Roberts, to — . Counsell

MARRIAGES Yvonne M . Grainger, to Anthony Donner . 4 .12 .66 Alice Costanian, to P . Gulbenkian . 3 .12 .66 Elizabeth Rawe, to G . Alcock . 3 .12 .66 Gillian Fowler, to Neil P . Reypert . 14 .1 .67 Anne Jellicoe, to J . Craxford . 9.1 .67 Charlotte Matheson, to Leonardo Somarriba . 8 .4 .67 Ann Greenhough to Robert D . Brown. 1 .7.67 M. R. Muanchitr Pravitr, to H .H. Prince Dhani Nival Bhrirombhaldi . 12 .3 .67 Jenna McGuire, to John Hamilton-Smith . 26 .8.67 Marion J. Calder, to Anthony R . Wills . 27 .5.67 Helena M . Hunt, to Richard H . Cooper . 16 .9.67 Veronica M . Brewer-Swain, to L . Andrew Slater, R .N . 27 .5.67

EXTRACT FROM A LETTER FROM NICOLA CARTER At the moment I am learning to make cheese and butter on a farm near Cullompton . It is very interesting work and, as I have a six day week from 8.0 a .m . till about 2 .0 p.m ., 1 can help my mother on the farm during the after- noon and evening.

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I go in to work with our local milk recorder's wife, who works there as well as she is a qualified cheese-maker . There is another cheese-maker there as well—a Roumanian called Fred, who is in charge of everything. At the moment there are two other young men who work with us, one of whom went to school with me before I went to Stover. I have worked there for about a month now, and now usually make all the butter, which is not very difficult, but very boring . Making the cheese is very interesting, but very complicated, so I don't know enough about it to make it on my own yet . There is a substance called starter, which turns the milk sour, and which works on the same principle as yeast in bread . Every- thing depends on this starter as it builds up the amount of lactic acid in the cheese. The milk is put in the vat (a great metal thing like a tin bath with a long paddle down the middle), on top of the starter, and heated until it reaches a certain temperature, and then the paddle is stopped and the rennet is put in. When the cheese is just like junket it is cut into tiny pieces with lots of wires attached to the paddle, which are removed when the curd is fine enough . The cheese is then heated to 108 degrees Fahrenheit by blowing steam through the hollow outside of the vat . Then the heat is stopped, and when the cheese has reached a certain acidity the paddle is stopped and the little bits of curd sink to the bottom and form a sort of mattress there . This is called pitching the whey . Then the whey is run off into a tank, sucked into another tank on the roof, passed through the separator, which separates the cream (which goes to make the next day's butter), and what is left of the whey, which is glucose and water, goes to the pigs. When the whey has run off we cut the curd with knives, and turn it. Then we cut it into smaller pieces and turn it again . After that we carry on turning it, and gradually building it into piles, as the acidity builds up. As soon as all the whey has run out of the curd, and it is acid enough, it is put on the cooling tray, and put through the mill, a thing like a giant mincing machine . Whilst it is being milled it is salted, then it is turned two or three times with a fork, then it is moulded, and pressed . After three days it is put in the store for about three to six weeks, and is then ready to eat. The farmer, apart from his own 200 or so cows, buys the milk from three other farms. We have two vats for the cheese, one holds 500 gallons, the other 775 gallons . He also has five or six hundred pigs, which feed on the whey . One gallon of milk makes one pound of cheese, and our cheese costs 3/6d . a pound, so you can see that making cheese is a profitable business! I am going to try to go to Cannington Farm Institute next September, because they teach cheese-making there, and if you're a qualified cheese-maker you can get a job anywhere in the country.

EXTRACT FROM A LETTER FROM BARBARA PRICE (from Dartford P.E . College) You ask me to write a short paragraph on life here at Dartford! On the whole it is a merry life, but we have our ups and downs, such as being un- mercifully ducked by our pupils while trying to teach them swimming during our four weeks of Easter teaching practice . Then, of course, you have to put up with all sorts of bruises and other injuries, but they are quite a minor point. At the beginning of the course if you fall off the trapeze in the gym . you just lie in a heap. Now you just rebound, grit your teeth and have another go I don 't think we are quite as spartan here as we were at Stover, in point of fact . After all, our swimming pool is indoors and heated! We are very lucky here in that all the college buildings are in the same few acres of grounds. Some colleges have to cycle a couple of miles to the games pitches, and other such pleasant activities . Being all together we are a very tight unit, which also means that there are a lot of inter-mural activities. For the energetic ones there is Judo, Fencing, Badminton, Canoeing, Trampo- lining, Climbing, Camping and Orienteering . For those of us who are not so lively there is Chess, Bridge, Folk Club, Table Tennis and Tiddlywinks!

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The college is steeped in traditions, too . We met many of these in the Winter term, but were so wide-eyed and wondering that their full significance did not sink in . I can give you one instance, though . Round about this stage of the Summer term as the third year students prepare to go down, the third year student executive council hand over their seats to their newly elected successors from the second year. We all meet in one of the gymnasiums for this and the old Council give their year's report . They then stand down and the second years step up . After this we all troop out in silence to the cricket pitch and link hands to form a circle all the way round . We all fit round, too It's pitch dark by this time. Then, as we stand there, the retiring president comes on bearing a flaming torch . She walks all the way round the circle, then stands in the middle and calls out the new president by name three times. The new president then is given the torch and she sets off round the circle. When she gets back to the middle we give her three cheers, and she and the old president walk off. The rest of us then re-link hands and sing " Auld Lang Syne." After which we all troop back into the dining room for coffee and a sing-song. We too are in the throes of a building programme, for new hostels , gymnasium, and study rooms . So there doesn't seem anywhere noise-free or mudless. What does amuse me, though, is that, regardless of rain, hail, sleet or snow, all of us poor members of the weaker sex trot out for athletics and all the workmen at the first rign of rain make a dive for their huts and start brewing up tea. I overheard one man say to his friend, " I though it was P .E . teachers they produced here, not blooming ducks! " This was said as thirty rather bedraggled students came in after a jolly time throwing javelins in pouring rain. I hope this doesn 't give the impression that we are poor, suffering, over- worked students . Of course, we all persuade ourselves that we are, but then, what student or pupil doesn't moan about her school or college! I, personally, am really loving it, and so are all the rest of us, as far as I can gather . Really, there is only one group of people I feel sorry for, and those are the poor school children who are going to have to put up with us in the future as we get them running around lacrosse pitches, swinging on ropes and generally wearing them- selves out! On that note I must end this letter . Thank you all for what you did for me while I was at Stover, and please give my regards to the long-suffering staff who put up with me. Now I'm on the other side of the fence I sympathise!

A WEDDING IN THAILAND My Wedding Day (by Lisa Bhirombhakdi, nee Pravitr)

March 12th, 1967, was the most exciting day that ever happened to me. I stayed awake practically all night and was up at 5 .0 a.m ., although the cere- mony did not begin until 10 a .m. The morning ceremony was a religious one . We invited nine priests, including the patriarch, who would only attend the Royal ceremony . I took some time to get dressed and was really ready at 9.30 . I was not allowed to be seen until the actual time, so I waited for half an hour, which seemed years to me, before I was called out to meet the groom and his parents. (I discovered afterwards that he, too, had been very impatient for an hour to pass). The first thing we had to do was give the priests some food (they're only allowed one meal a day) ; then they started to pray, giving us blessings and holy water . The ceremony ended at about 11 a .m . The sheriff came with two witnesses ; after the agreements between my future husband and I were made by law, we signed the paper . It was over by mid-day ; then we had lunch together .

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At 1330 I was forced to have some rest so that I would look fresh for the afternoon ceremony, but really I could not possibly rest my brain for one minute . I kept tossing and turning for an hour, then Nanny and some ser- vants were getting me ready for the next occasion . I had my hair done up beautifully by an expert, then my face was also made up . It took half an hour to get myself dressed, this special dress was made with creamy Thai silk and was rather complicated to explain the way it was done up . We do not normally wear a full Thai costume unless we have to attend a really grand occasion ; there is special jewellery to go with each dress . This time, mine was gold with seven stones, they were rings, bracelets, ear-rings, hair-pin, necklets, sash and belt. Only older people were invited to this ceremony. Prince Dhani, Presi- dent of the Privy Councils, who was our sponsor, started the ceremony by pouring holy water from a conch shell on our hands and gave us blessings. Then all the guests lined up and did the same thing . We sat on a special table made with green glass and gold ; under our hands were two beautiful big bowls full of sweet smelling flowers, they were to keep the holy water together. After three solid hours we were able to get up ; we did not have a chance to speak to any guests as they just came and went ; my mother, Vapee's parents and all my brothers and sisters-in-law were receiving the guests for us . Before they left all of them were given little gifts as a remembrance. When it was over I rushed to get dressed again for the evening's recep- tion, which was held at Vapee's residence . It took nearly an hour to get there and by that time some guests had arrived already . This reception was for all our friends and some relatives . Thousands of them came . Vapee and I received our guests at the front gate with the little gifts for them, as usual. When they were all in I was almost fainting with hunger and tiredness . I was able to eat a little bit then. We could not enter our room until nearly midnight—2350 hours to be exact . This was an old custom ; we had to go and see an astrologer for the actual time of giving me to my husband by my mother . It was believed that, if the couple were matched, everything would go well when this actual time had passed . We could not breathe easily until then! Vapee and his parents were to go in first, around 2330 ; Vapee had to give some money to some of my cousins who would be waiting just outside the doorway—he could not get in if he did not do so . The sum was up to them to ask—it was 3,000 baht (or £50) for them this time . Then my mother and I went in at the exact time. I was half asleep by that time when they gave us blessings and told us what we should do and should not do when we became husband and wife. Then the ceremony was completed. The next morning we had to visit all our relatives to pay them our respects and, in return, they would give us either money or jewellery . We were not able to go to Hawaii for our honeymoon until two days after the day which I would never forget.

EXTRACT FROM A LETTER FROM ANGELA GUMMER I have some exciting news to tell you . I joined the Queen's Private Secretary's office at Buckingham Palace in August this year, and it really is proving a most exciting job . After one week at the Palace I went up to Bal- moral Castle for a month . It happened to be my first visit to Scotland, and I can't tell you the thrill I experienced as we crossed the River Dee and entered the gates of the Castle, knowing that that fairy-tale castle was to be my home and office for the next four weeks. We lived in a delightful cottage just near the castle and had our own housekeeper to look after us . My day would begin with a 7 a.m . ride on the heather-clad hills, then back for breakfast at 9 a .m . Then a pretty full morn- ing's work would follow and, after lunch and getting the mail-bag off to London,

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we would either enjoy an afternoon 's walking or riding on the estate . The Balmoral estate covers hundreds of acres and there is so much to see and do on it that there is little need to leave it . We had to be very careful not to go too near the grouse shooting and deer-stalking, though. Three evenings a week we had film shows in the Ballroom, and the Royal Family sat in front of us wearing full evening dress into which they changed every night . The atmosphere was wonderful and one really felt one was working for a family . It is a very homely castle, with tartan and stags ' heads everywhere! The children were frequent visitors to my office on the ground floor of the tower, and one got used to the fact that you might rush out of the office in a hurry and promptly fall over numerous tricycles parked outside the door! There also seemed to be dogs everywhere. We had the Ghillies Ball when I was up there, which the Queen gives for the ghillies and the students who ' beat ' for her during the shooting season. The dances were all Scottish reels, and the Royal Family looked so lovely in their white dresses, with their tartan sashes and tiaras . I had the honour to dance with Prince Charles, who is really most charming and who will make such an excellent King one day. Every morning the Queen's piper walks around the castle playing whilst they are having breakfast, and in the evening three pipers play at the dinner table and then walk down the corridors until the sound gets fainter and fainter. The singing in Crathie Church is wonderful, and reminds me so much of Teign- grace Church. One afternoon I was taken over Birkhall, the Queen Mother's home, and, like her, the whole place radiates warmth and colour . We paid a visit to the Braemar Games, which were most informal and there seemed to be many different events on at the same time . I must say we are very well looked after, and everyone is so kind and friendly . There are footmen everywhere, and one never has to open a door or carry a piece of office equipment, and I am sure I shall get very spoilt. Now I am back at the Palace and I work in a lovely sunny office over- looking the inner courtyard, and every day we are cheered by the music of the bands at the Changing of the Guard Ceremony . It is also a good vantage point for seeing the ambassadors arriving for the investitures . I had a long chat with Margery Henderson when she came with a friend to one of the investi- tures. The other week we watched the arrival of the President of Turkey, and the previous day the procession for the State Opening of Parliament . The evening of the State Banquet for the President of Turkey we were allowed to watch from the Grille, which is like a cage behind the Minstrels' Gallery . We are allowed tickets for Ascot and one Garden Party, and I am hoping to attend the Maundy Service at Westminster Abbey next Easter. I have just returned from hearing the Vienna Boys' Choir in the Royal Box at the Albert Hall, which we are allowed to use when not in use. It is wonderful walking down corridors lined with beautiful pictures, statues, and lovely pieces of antique furniture and clocks . One does have to be permanently on the alert for the family as we have to remember to curtsy each time, which isn't easy when one is carrying a pile of papers, etc . The front hall is like a car park, with about four tricycles, baby motor cars, go- karts, two bicycles, a kite, and various dog leads and dog towels, all beauti- fully embroidered with " dog " in the corner. 1 have not done any travelling overseas but hope very much to one day. I hope, too, to visit Sandringham and Windsor Castle, and again to get some riding there. The work is extremely hectic and one has to be so terribly care- fu not to make a mistake in the timing of the Queen's programme . We have a Christmas Ball in December in the newly decorated Ballroom, and the next day we meet the Queen individually to receive our Christmas presents. That will be one of the greatest thrills of my lifetime .

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