Pegasus December 1958

The Pegasus THE JOURNAL OF THE GEELONG COLLEGE.

Vol. XLVII DECEMBER, 1958, No. 2

EDITORIAL PANEL.

Editors: M. A. E. Campbell, P. A. Bain. Sports Editors: A. C. Lawler, P. J. Molony. Original Contributions: D. W. Edge. Exchange Editor: A. J. McA. Howden. Photography: J. D. McKellar. Learners: B. G. Tymms, R. G. Sanderson, I. R. Yule, G. J. Jamieson, A. H. Foletta

D. R. T. Macmillan Esq. Old Collegians: Messrs. B. R. Keith and D. G. Neilson.

CONTENTS:

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Editorial 2 Cadet Corps Notes 22

Stamp Club Notes 3 The Laureate Hearse 26

School Notes 4 Football Report 29

School Visit to Yallourn 5 Athletics 37

Principal's Report 1958 . 6 House Competition Results 41

School Prize List 11 Tennis Notes 42

Library Report 14 Cricket Prospects, 1959 43

School House Notes 14 Preparatory School Notes 45

Music Notes 16 Head Master's Report 46

Glee Club Notes 17 Sports Results 49

House of Guilds Notes 19 Kindergarten Notes .. 51

United Nations Notes 20 School Roll .... 52

Debating Society, 1958 20 Old Boys' Notes 56 THE PEGASUS,

schools is a step towards overcoming, this problem, and at the same time to permit expansion of the Associated Grammar Schools to the benefit of those who desire a Church school education. It is clear that the move made by the A.P.S. Council was decided upon with a proper appre ciation of the real needs of education in Victoria and did not seek to benefit directly, either the existing Associated Public Schools, or the newly admitted schools. In attempting to overcome the broad problem of Church education, the steps taken have, as is usual in such cases, created a number of lesser problems; ones such as inter-school competitive sporting events, and to an extent, the break in the traditional restriction of the Association, which has for fifty years been composed only of six schools. The problem of competitive sport is one of mechanics in the main, and once the basis of thought on inter-school competition is changed, then the extended field can result only in a higher standard being attained. The EDITORIAL. Combined Sports this year, in which the "new" Early this year the Headmasters' Council of Public Schools took part, showed that the the Associated Public Schools invited five mechanical problems can be overcome. The result was an athletic meeting, full of interest Independent Melbourne schools to join the and without loss of tradition auguring wrell for Association. 1958 will be an historic year for the standard of future competitions. Possibly those five schools, just as was 1908 for the more difficulties exist in cricket and football, Geelong College when it was admitted to the wrhere by reason of the increased number of Association. There has been much controversy schools participating, it may not be practicable on this move; pro and con have been argued for every school to play matches wTith each with great zest and little logic or understanding member of the Association. In this way, of the position. It must be remembered, how premiership decisions may not be as clear cut ever, that our real heritage lies in the vision of as in the past. However, this is not a matter our forebears and there can be no doubt that of supreme importance if sport is looked on as the decision of the A.P.S. Council is timely and being played for the sake of the game, without will be beneficial to both new and old members undue emphasis placed on winning. of the Association. In previous years, Australia enjoyed a great It is commonly stated that we live in a prosperity, and along with a large increase in changing world, but the uncommon feature population came a rise in the standard of seems to have been the rate of change in post living. This was conducive to a greater desire war years. for education generally, and secondary educa Tradition is not preserved with moth-balls, tion in particular, which could not be met by and maintenance of a "status quo" does not existing educational establishments. make tradition. On the other hand, a spirit This position has been alleviated both by of forward vision and adaptation of their affairs an increase in the size of all Independent to meet changed conditions cannot but schools, and increased educational facilities strengthen the traditions of the A.P.S. Let provided by the Government. us bring our traditions up to date and offer our In common with other Independent schools, fellowship and share the common interests the A.P.S. intake was increased, but it was with our new members, to whom we extend still not possible to absorb all who wished to the hand of true comradeship in genuinely have a Public school education. welcoming them to our Association. The admission of the five Independent M.A.E.C. DECEMBER, 1958. 3

"PEGASUS" COMMITTEE. BACK ROW: J. D. Mackeller, G. J. Jamieson, A. J. Howden, D. R. Macmillan Esq D W Edge, B. G. Tymms, I. R. Yule. FRONT ROW: P. J. Molony, A. C. Lawler, M. A. E. Campbell, P. A. Bain R. D Sanderson A. H. Foletta.

Mr. MACMILLAN. STAMP CLUB. The departure of Mr. Donald Macmillan, Mr. Lester has again been of great assistance for Scotch, ends a comparatively short stay as to us, and for this we are genuinely greatful. a master, yet one which has equalled in intens He has obtained for us special first day cov ity his earlier period at the College as a stud ers, has been organiser of our various exhibi ent tions, displays and visiting speakers. His in Whatever Mr. Macmillan does is done with terest in the club has been unlimited and it is zest and vigour. In school, as Geography only through minor unfaithfulness of our mem teacher and director of "Pegasus", and in the bers that the club was prohibited from becom Cadet Corps, as Commander of "A" Company, ing one of the most lively organisations in our he has worked his charges hard; in sport, as College, which is the place it should fill. The a coach of athletics and rowing, he has House of Guilds council has been of great help, transmitted something of his own thorough too, and has purchased, for our use, a new ness, with the ideal of perfect fitness, which catalogue. carried him to the highest ranks of the Although we have not met as a club very athletic world. often, our individual members have been active. The stamping interest in the school in the form Our loss is clearly Scotch's gain, yet we of a club has, perhaps, been allowed to lag, but dare to hope that such a staunch Old Collegian we have many people interested in philately will some day return home again. In the and it is to be hoped that next year these will meantime we shall expect to watch his career form a very strong and active organisation. develop successfully elsewhere. JJ.T. 4 THE. PEGASUS, School Notes

Second Term commenced Tuesday, June 3rd. Monday, August 18th. Forms IV, V and Saturday, June 7th. 1st XVIII played a VI enjoyed an excursion to Yallourn where practice match against Melbourne Grammar, they inspected plants and open cut mines. This was followed in the evening by the Mor- Friday, August 22nd. The Tasmanian Con ongo dance. cert Party gave a preliminary practice concert Saturday, June 14th. Football teams played at Skipton in aid of the New Preparatory practice matches with Wesley after which boys School Fund. It was wel attended by West enjoyed the hospitality of the Hermitage at ern District Old Boys and parents. their Annual Dance. Saturday, August 23rd. P.F.A. conference Saturday, June 21st. More football practice with Morongo at the You Yangs. matches, this time against our eternal, but mostly friendly, rivals Geelong Grammar. Monday, August 25th. A concert was given Friday, June 27h. The House Music Com at the College by the Concert Party but un petitions were held and resulted in a win for fortunately was not a great success. Shannon followed by Calvert, McArthur and Tuesday, August 26th. The School Cross Morrison. They were judged by Mr. Brazier, Country race was revived again and almost Musical Director of Geelong Grammar, to 300 boys took part. A very admirable perform whom we offer our sincere thanks. ance was put up by Jimmy Thomas who won Saturday, June 28th. College 1st XVIII was easily. defeated by Xavier in the first Public School Thursday, August 28th. Cadets left for match. Camp at Site 17 Seymour. Saturday, July 5th. The second Public Tasmanian Tour 5th September to 12th Sep School match was played against Scotch. tember. Warrinn House entertained parties from Mor- ongo and the Hermitage at their Annual Dance Thursday, September 16th. Third Term com that evening. menced. Tuesday, July 8th. The College celebrated Saturday, September 20th. A Mixed Tennis its 97 anniversary. Tournament was held with Morongo and The Friday, July 11th. 1st XVIII played their Hermitage. third match at Melbourne Grammar. Saturday, September 27th. Guard and Drill Tuesday. July 15th. House football compe Competitions were held at Scotch College. tition began. Geelong College was placed 3rd in the Guard Friday, July 18th to Monday, 21st boys en and 4th in the Drill. joyed the Second Term exeat. Thursday. October 2nd. Test Exams began Saturdays, July 26th and August 2nd football for Vth and Vlth forms. matches were played against Wesley and Gee- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday October long Grammar respectively. 13th, 14th and 15th, Glee Club and Oil Boys Tuesday, August 5th. Second round of the performed very successfully the Gondoliers and House Football Competitions took place. Trial By Jury. Saturday, August 9th was a very busy Satur Friday, October 17th. House Athletic Sports. day with the Combined Public Schools football match against the Combined High Schools; Saturday, October 18th. Quadrangular the shooting for the Clowes Cup which was Sports held at Geelong Grammar School were won by Geelong Grammar, and the Alliance won by Geelong Guild. Francais Exams at Belmont High School. Wednesday, October 22nd. Heats were held Saturday, August 16th. House Shooting was for the Combined Sports at Olympic Park. held at the Geelong Rifle Range and was won Saturday, October 25th. Combined Sports at by McArthur followed by Calvert, Morrison Olympic Park. Very creditable performances and Shannon Houses. This was followed by were given by Don Brad en and G. Simpson in the Senior House Dance in the evening. winning their events. DECEMBER, 1958. 5

Thursday, October 30th. The Cadet Corps Staff Changes. Passing Out Parade took place but unfortun ately it was made very unpleasant by a heavy At the end of Term II Mr. Osborn left us shower of rain. to return to the Hutchins School Hobart where he resumed his former duties as science master Saturday, November 1st. A Combined Sports and Mr. Jensen returned to work wih the Com was held at the University for the 2nd team monwealth Government in South Australia. from each school and it was such a success that it is hoped that it will be repeated in the future. The vacancies thus created were filled by Mr. A. Grainger who comes to us from Dookie Friday, November 7th. P.F.A. Camp at Agricultural College, and Mr. Gordon Young, Point Lonsdale for the weekend. an Old Boy, wo has been teaching with the Education Department. We welcome both of Saturday, November 8th. Cricket practice these gentlemen and hope that their stay with matches commenced. us will be long and happy.

Monday, November 10th. University Schol At the end of the year Mr. G. Logie Smith, arship Exams began, ending on Thursday 13th. Mr. D. R. Macmitlan and Mr. E. P. Watts are leaving us. The first two are going to posi Tuesday, November 11th. Rememberance tions at Scotch College, Melbourne and Mr. Day service and assembly. Watts is returning to Sydney. We wish them well in their new positions and thank them for Wednesday, November 26th. Beginning of all they have done for the College in the past. Public Examinations.

Friday, December 5th. Boarders Farewell Banquet.

Thursday, December 11th. Speech Day.

Films screened on Saturday nights have been SCHOOL VISIT TO YALLOURN "The Cain Mutiny," "Safari," "Prize of Gold," "The Long Term," "Tanganyika," "City Be The boys of 4th, 5th, and 6th forms, on neath the Sea," "Francis Goes to the Races," Monday, August 18, travelled to Morwell by "Romeo and Juliet," "Suez," "Valley of the special train to view the new project being Eagles," "No Highway in the Sky," and built by the Gas and Fuel Corporation. After "Where No Vultures Fly." "Kim" was screened lunching at Yallourn, we inspected the at the Pix Theatre for the benfit of Leaving briquette factory, the open cut and the power classes. house before returning to Moe by bus, to rejoin the train. We arrived home at 7.15 p.m., Sunday Services. after a most interesting day. Speakers at Sunday Evening Sunday and at P.F.A. have been the Rev. J. M. Stuckey, Rev. J. M. Griffiths, Mr. D. Davey, Rev. E. C. Mc Lean, and others. Film services have included "There Was a Window," "God of the Atom," "Two Sons," "Another Spring," "Man and a Trunk," "Formula for Failure," and 'Dust and Destiny."

Excursions. During the past six months a number of ex cursions have been undertaken by various classes. These include visits to Yallourn, the Royal Melbourne Show, Werribee Research Farm, Geelong Grammar School and the Cem ent Works. 6 THE PEGASUS, PRINCIPAL'S REPORT, 1958

From time to time through the years one of the State system, or, if they so desired, to reads and hears criticisms and commentaries send them to schools with an avowedly upon the place of the Independent school religious foundation. within the educational system. During this There should be no question of rivalry or year much has been written and said both competition between the two groups of adversely and favourably, and I feel that per schools. On the contrary, there can be and haps some comment here would be appro there is very definitely developing a healthy priate. Indeed, I have felt it to be the more co-operation. They can exist together in a necessary since I listened with interest some democratic State to their mutual advantage, weeks ago, as no doubt many of you did, to a just as any other government provided utility broadcast programme arranged by our national may flourish side by side with that of a similar broadcasting authority in which boys and girls nature set up by private enterprise. Their of junior adolescent age were apparently asked aims are not quite the same and are in some to comment upon the difference between State measure complementary. If there are some High Schools and Independent Schools. I attributes of the one which are valued by want to say at the outset that, in my opinion, parents, surely those parents have the right this broadcast was in very poor taste. What in a democracy to send their children to the the children said in showing their respect and school which to them seems to provide the affection for their schools was admirable. Each type of education they would choose. Such a one showed a commendable pride in, and choice is often made at considerable sacrifice loyalty to, his or her school. To instil such by parents who value the wholesome freedom, loyalty is right and to foster a pride in the the professed religious foundation and the school one attends is praiseworthy. In so doing emphasis which is laid upon the value of per broader loyalties may be inculcated and sonality and individual development. Tens of developed. But to encourage children to thousands of Australian parents have sensed, indulge in silly comparisons and criticisms if they cannot clearly define, the value of born of ignorance is surely both ill-advised education in church schools and cherish it. and unworthy. There is no question of better Free from the shackles of rigid outside control or worse, superior or inferior. We have in our these schools have been able to make experi community a dual system of education which ments and to lead the way in the development is good. There are two groups of schools of new ideas and possibilities. The late Pro which have grown up together and for each fessor Fred. Clarke, Professor of Education of which there is ample room and a real need. at the London University, wrote of them— They are not opposed to one another. The "They are in general alive and vigorous educa difference between them is one of foundation: tionally and continually adding to their already the one based on a religious foundation, the rich facilities. The real point of criticism is other being specifically secular. not that their education is bad, but that it is To understand the position clearly it is so good and so much needed that it ought to necessary to turn back the pages of history for be more generally accessible". a moment. As in England, so in the Australia The church school is a miniature community, of the last century, education of children was separate and self-controlled, yet not in the left to religious and charitable bodies — to monastic sense isolated from the everyday voluntary church organisations and to private life of the society of which it is a part. It is individuals. It was not until 1872 that the designed and equipped to inculcate a reverence Government of Victoria seriously undertook for the highest in life, to develop the natural responsibility for the education of children up gifts of its citizens through self-expression and to the primary stage. In that year an educa opportunities for leadership. It recognises the tional system was instituted which was to be need for preserving and practising high free, compulsory and secular. When this Act standards of personal conduct, of cherishing was passed there were already in the State things that are "lovely and of good report". 590 private or church schools, and by 1905 These are some of the things it aims at doing, the number had increased to 750. In 1910 how ever inadequately and with whatever lack came the Registration of Teachers and Schools of success those aims may be pursued. Not Act, which was entirely beneficial, efficiency all its boys can achieve the standards of the being guaranteed by the State authority. school as they pass out into adult life. There Many of the weaker schools dropped out, are failures, of course, but no school can be leaving the stronger, more efficient ones to judged only by its failures. The great majority gain additional strength. Side by side with of its boys as they leave school, take with them this substantial group of schools already well a sense of social, civic and religious responsi established there now began to grow a splendid bility which, as they grow in stature, enables State system which has developed through them to become good citizens and leaders the years into the fine educational structure wherever they may be. This is not to suggest with which we are all familiar. So the dual that the church school is complacently satis system came about and with its establishment fied with what it accomplishes. Far from it. parents were afforded a choice—to use for There is probably none that is not fully and their children's education the secular schools humbly aware of its short-comings. DECEMBER, 1958. 7

One of the most prized advantages of the a view of life and of guiding those who have Independent schools, almost all of which are not learned how to guide themselves. This is church schools, is the freedom of choice of the heart of the whole matter. As religion the Headmaster and the Staff. It is one of the itself should affect a man's whole attitude in important administrative duties of a Head every part of his life, so religious education master to select the kind of men with whom should permeate and possess every part of he and his colleagues can work with friendly education. co-operation in the pursuit of common ideals * * * commensurate with the religious basis of the In some respects this year 1958 will be school's foundation. He endeavours to gather remembered as one of the most momentous of together a staff of men whose aims and ideals the first century of the school's life, a year in are mutually agreeable, who love the work, which some important decisions have been for whom it is more than just a means of made and some interesting forward steps livelihood, who put duty before money or taken. Firstly, the funds for the proposed new- leisure, and who command both liking and Preparatory School reached £60,000 — and in respect from the boys among whom their work consequence the architects have been in lies in school and out of school. structed to proceed with the working drawings for the first stage and tenders for the building The expressly religious basis of the educa will be called immediately. It is anticipated tion provided is, of course, the chief charac that the foundation stone will be laid early teristic of this group of schools. To a religious in the new year and that the new school will man, especially to a Christian, education which be ready for occupation in 1960. Secondly, has no such basis is a contradiction in terms. after many months of difficult negotiation and Purely secular training can become a stark careful planning on the part of several mem and heartless thing. If God is for us the bers of the Council who are especially qualified beginning and the end of life in any full and in this field, a new, modern and substantial real sense, the knowledge of God is the most superannuation scheme for members of the important thing in life. For us, then, whose staff is in course of preparation. It has been task it is to try to help others to frame their approved in principle by both Council and lives, the background of all our teaching must staff and will be implemented as soon as be the desire to give them this knowledge, or possible. Thirdly, a history of the College rather to help them to win it. His Excellency covering the first hundred years is being The Governor-General, Field-Marshall Sir written. To the pleasure of all concerned, this William Slim, recently wrote: "Though we intricate and very important undertaking has may not realise it, all the good in our Aus been given into the capable hands of Mr. tralian way of life, its freedom, the value we Claude Notman, an Old Collegian peculiarly place on the individual, our thoughts for those fitted to carry out the task. less fortunate than ourselves, stem from our Christian heritage". In this somewhat chaotic At the outset of this report, I want to world and materialistic age when there is so record my thanks to all those who have made much confusion of thought and few' see clearly these things possible; the Council, the Fair what lies ahead, it is surely well that young Committee, and the host of helpers who people leaving school should already have ensured the success of the Fair in first term, some conviction; something which they will the Old Collegians' Association and members find strong and helpful in the struggles of of the staff, both men and women, in their life; something of which they have reason to various capacities. be sure when perplexity faces them. This is I should like to express to the Vice-Principal the justification for the existence of church and the teaching staff my appreciation of all schools and the value of the education pro that they have given to the school this year, vided by them. Having in view the whole of especially to Mr. Davey, the Vice-Principal. life, they try to furnish that kind of equipment This has not been an easy year for him; but, for life which will help our young people to characteristically, he has thrown himself a better and fuller service of God and wholeheartedly and with conspicuous energy humanity. I submit that in these days the into his work and has completed his first need for such schools, and the burden on year in his new role with distinction. I am them, is greater than ever, because so many grateful to him for his devoted service and families have neglected their responsibility for loyalty. religious and moral training, and because of We are saying good-bye this afternoon to the apparent failure of some of the church various members of our teaching staff and I organisations to capture and hold the imagina want to assure them that wherever they may tion of the young. go our best wishes go with them into the Despite the difficulties, the disappointments future. I must make special mention of the and the failures, there must be no relaxation loss to the school of Mr. G. Logie Smith and of the conscious effort to train the young to Mr. D. R. Macmillan. Each has been closely pursue the Christian way of life. Other ways associated with the College for many years. are all too easily assumed in a community Mr. Logie Smith joined the staff in 1937 as a which has largely turned away from Christian young man without experience but with thought and Christian teaching. Education abundant energy and a striking personality. cannot escape the responsibility of presenting In his twenty-two years as Director of Music 8 THE PEGASUS,

he has given distinguished service and by his membership of the P.F.A. group remains enthusiasm and mastery of his subject has numerically fairly constant but there was this raised the standard of music both at the year an improved quality and loyalty. Meet College and in Geelong to a high level. The ings were held each week and once again a memory of the opera performances of the fine panel of speakers was arranged. A new Glee Club will remain a monument to his departure was made in the arrangement of two capacity and musicianship. Mr. Macmillan Saturday conferences of senior boys and joined the College three years later as a small Morongo girls, instead of the strictly male boy of the Preparatory School and, except for camps. At one conference speakers from Mel a short period when he was a University bourne conducted a leaders' training class and student and afterwards undergoing teacher at the other Bible study and discussions were training in England, he has been a part of the held at the Lara church. A third conference College life. He was Senior Prefect in 1946. for younger boys was held at Point Lonsdale He joined the teaching staff in 1954 and has and conducted by members of the staff. More since then given splendid service in several than twenty boarders have been regularly capacities. Mr. A. A. Grainger and Mr. G. W. engaged in Sunday school teaching, as well as Young, an Old Collegian, came to us at the many day boys. Classes for prospective com beginning of the present term and in the new municants were held early in the year and at year we shall welcome Mr. D. W. Martin as the June Communion thirty-six boys were Director of Music, Mr. G. Robertson and Mr. admitted to Church membership. K. Clayton. We have enjoyed a good year in the various The work of the school goes on with little branches of sport. We have won no premier- alteration from year to year and no marked ships but have been able to field good sound change in the regular classes has been made teams throughout, and in every case have been recently. The syllabuses throughout the school well up on the list. In this I refer not only are designed to lead on to the work prescribed to first teams but to all teams right down to for higher classes by the University. Change the most junior. Teams have been well comes rather in the population of the school coached and we express our appreciation to and sometimes one sees a variation in the those masters, old boys and friends who each intellectual calibre of those who reach the year give much time to this side of the school matriculation level. At the end of last year life. The boat club enjoyed outstanding suc results at the public and matriculation exami cess in spite of the fact that, owing to the nations were again satisfactory. Twenty-seven extreme youth of many members, only eight boys completed the Leaving Certificate and crews were boated. We were unable to retain thirteen others missed qualification by failing the Fairbairn Cup; but never before have our in one essential subject. Thirty-seven qualified junior crews done so well, winning from for Matriculation, gaining between them forty- seconds to fifths. A happy culmination to the eight Honours. The best achievements were rowing season was the visit of the senior crew those of A. C. Heaney, J. R. Morlet, D. G. to Perth. They took part in a splendid race Paul and I. R. Wills, each with honours in on the Swan River and were given a very en four subjects. Thirteen boys won Common joyable time by their hosts, the boys of Hale wealth Government Scholarships, while D. A. School. The senior cricketers enjoyed some T. Gawith won the Exhibition in Agricultural interesting and, at times, exciting games, with Science. Ormond College Scholarships were two wins and a draw to their credit. The fine won by M. J. Alexander, A. G. S. Kidd and batting of I. R. Redpath, who scored two A. Yule. A. Yule, Dux of the College last centuries, and the very good bowling of I. R. year, was too young to proceed to the Uni Scott, were the outstanding features of the versity and returned to school. This year he season. The second eleven won all but two substituted humanities for the sciences at the matches and the K. W. Nicolson Trophy, given matriculation level and is, for the second year, to the team which does best in its own section. Dux of the College. He is also Senior Prefect Footballers brought to their games greater and I take this opportunity of congratulating vigour and determination this year, with the him on a very fine performance, one which is result that they finished the season equal not often achieved by any boy. Also deserving third on the premiership list. All teams were of congratulations are M. S. Keating and B. assiduous in training and played with zest. J. Cairns, respectively second and third to the The V. H. Profitt trophy was won by the Dux. Under 15 "A" team. The athletics team was The school year opened with a Service at a very even one. Every boy taking part won St. David's church, attended by the whole some points for his team. The outstanding school, as well as Council members. An atmo performances were those of D. J. Braden in sphere of reverence prevailed and a fine ad the Half-mile, G. Simpson in the Shot Put, dress given by the Chaplain set the thoughts and the four boys who constituted the Two of all on the course to be pursued for the miles Relay team. The House Sports com year. The regular Sunday evening services in petition was very closely contested, McArthur the Morrison Hall are now a part of our life. House finishing the year with the best aggre Sometimes there are film services; and often gate by a small margin. speakers from outside the College are wel The cadet corps maintained its high standard comed, as well as members of the staff. The of efficiency and members acquitted themselves DECEMBER, 195

well in competition with other units. The dexterity which would be useful in adult life. year started with the full strength of three In following out this general principle, we companies, each commanded by a member of use the House of Guilds as far as is practicable the staff. As well as the usual weekly training for class instruction in various manual^ arts. parades, the unit took part in the Annual Beyond the middle school, however, it is not Anzac Sunday Church Parade at St. George's possible to take these classes. Older boys are Church where the guest speaker was Lieut.- given every possible opportunity to use the General Sir Horace Robertson; The Common facilities provided at the House, and some do wealth Youth Sunday March; and the Fair so, often discovering and developing a gift for the Preparatory School Building Fund. they did not know they possessed. I would, The shooting team was second in the competi however, suggest to parents that they en tion for the 17th Brigade shield and McArthur courage their boys to make the maximum use won the House shooting, the best rifle shot of this opportunity for creative activity. The being F. J. Funston. In the other competitions, House of Guilds provides the means for the the Mortar Platoon was second, the Machine profitable employment of leisure hours which Gunners and the Guard each third, and the can give birth to a life-long interest. Those Drill Platoon fourth. The year's training con boys who have found enjoyment in the House cluded with an excellent passing out parade on this year have produced a steady stream of the senior oval on 30th October, when the work and some have attained a very high guest for the afternoon was Mr. D. Munday, standard of craftsmanship. The James Fraser an Old Collegian who is President of the Sutherland Memorial Prize was won by J. G. Geelong Branch of the United Services Venters for his stock whip and crutching Institute. outfit. Handicrafts are an ancient means of educa As well as individual work, the House tion and, as far back as the 17th century, successfully accomplished a number of com craftsmen were highly esteemed by scientists, munity projects. Notable among these was the many of whom were themselves skilled in time and energy devoted to the needs of the crafts. It is well known, for instance, that Fair held in first term. More recently the Newton made the telescope which he demon provision of a great mass of material for the strated before the Royal Society. The first Glee Club was achieved: scenery, properties man in more modern days to see that craft- and the programmes for the two operas work should be an essential part of a good presented in October were all the work of the general education and to make handicrafts an House of Guilds. The layout of the grounds integral part of a national school system was begun last year has now been completed, and Uno Cygnaeus, the founder of the folk-schools in due course an attractive shrubbery on the in Finland. He introduced it in order to northern boundary will enhance the outward develop a sense of form and a feeling for appearance of the property. Other works pro beauty and to give children a general practical jected for the near future are expected to THE PEGASUS, provide more accommodation for certain printed the programmes. With Mr. Smith has sections. been associated for the whole period of 21 This year has been one of the most interest years Mr. J. H. Campbell and for most of ing and successful in the history of the school's that time Mrs. Carrington has not only led House of Music. Membership of the orchestra the orchestra, composed of friends of the was built up to twenty-four, including for the College, but attended during the cold winter first time an almost complete wood-wind months to play for rehearsals. Then, too, a section; the band was the largest and probably host of parents and supporters have always the most accomplished we have had for years; been on hand to help with costumes and and the male choir increased its membership make-up and the many tasks which must be to fifty-three and reached a standard of effi carried out, both before and behind the curtain, ciency which won the respect of many to bring about a successful production. experienced musicians. Instrumental soloists These Glee Club presentations have been a and small choral groups also did splendid worth while feature of College life, not only work. Several concerts were given during the because they have afforded the opportunity to year, two to aid the building fund. During develop some fine musical talent but also second term the House competitions resulted because a sum of money, in the neighbourhood in a win for Shannon House. The Tasmanian of £5,000, has been provided for the scholar tour, due largely to the generous help of Mr. ship fund for the sons of deceased or incapaci- K. Field of Devonport, proved to be a strenuous but satisfying culmination to an outstanding musical year. The concerts given in Hobart, Swansea, St. Helens, Launceston and Devonport realised approximately £400 for Tasmanian charities. In Launceston, before an audience of 900, the concert party excelled itself and reached its highest peak of perform ance. At the Youth Concert presented in Geelong under the direction of the Geelong Symphony Orchestra, four boys performed movements of a Pianoforte Concerto, and during the year three others who play the flute, French horn and trumpet respectively, became regular members of the Geelong orchestra. The Pianoforte examinations con ducted by the University of Melbourne resulted in 12 honours, 12 credits and 6 passes being obtained. There were no failures. The outstanding performance was that of G. B. Hair, aged fifteen, who gained the Associate Diploma of Australia with 183 marks out of a possible 200—a first-class result which brought most favourable comments from the examiners. The school owes a debt of thanks to the teachers, Mr. Cooke, Miss Bonney, Mr. Miers and Miss Birrell, for the excellence of their teaching and their devoted interest in their pupils. The climax of this year of high achievement was provided by the Glee Club. Suggested as a means of celebrating the twenty-first anni versary, "Trial by Jury", with its cast of principals from the 1938 production, past Glee Club members as chorus, their wives, "sisters, cousins and aunts", developed greater signi ficance when it became known that this was to be Mr. Logie Smith's last year at the College. "Trial by Jury," performed as a curtain-raiser, proved to be a great success, the infectious abandon of the players influenc ing the boys in their presentation of "The Gondoliers". This performance was worthy of the high tradition established through the years and brought the 21st opera season to a fitting conclusion. We owe a great debt of gratitude to all those whose work, though sometimes unspectacular, was so essential to the presentation of the opera. Mr. Webb and members of the House of Guilds have since 1955 designed and made the scenery and Guiseppe and Tessa. DECEMBER, 1958. 11

tated servicemen; almost £1,000 for the new Of the many Old Collegians who have won Preparatory School Fund; and some smaller distinction for themselves and brought credit amounts for other causes in the earlier years. to their College, we offer our warm congratu The College is most grateful to several lations especially to the Very Reverend Sir generous donors of splendid gifts and legacies. Francis W. Rolland upon whom the Queen Once again through the Old Collegians' bestowed a knighthood in January last, and to Association a new racing eight, the "Alan Sir Macfarlane Burnett, who received in the Tait", was added to our fleet. To com birthday honours one of the highest distinc memorate the winning of the boat race for tions. For his outstanding services to medical three years in succession a fine film of the scientific research he received the Order of finish of each of the three years was presented Merit, the number of which is limited to 24. by the Vacuum Oil Company, through Mr. J. We are proud, too, of the fine record in the D. Rogers. Mr. A. Wallace Smith most kindly scholastic field of Professor G. M. Badger, made possible the purchase of a Television Professor of Organic Chemistry, University set which has been used by junior classes for of Adelaide; Professor R. W. K. Honeycombe, teaching purposes, as well as for entertainment Professor of Physical Metallurgy, University by Senior House. To