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26th YEAR November, 1938

M.L.C. OFFICIALS, 1938 .

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PREFECTS-

KA THLEEN GILLESPIE (Senior)

BERYL WITHERS

DOROTHY DONEY

MARY GIBSON

JOAN EDW ARDS

LAURIS PEARSE

"COLLEGIAN" COMMITTEE­

KATHLEEN GILLESPIE

BERYL WITHERS

DOROTHY DONEY

MARY GIBSON

DOROTHEA THOMSON

JOAN CORNISH

HOUSE CAPTAINS and VICE-CAPT'AINS-

Atheus: KATHLEEN GILLESPIE (Capt.), LAURIS PEARSE (Vice-Capt.) .

Rome : DOROTHY DONEY (Capt.), DOROTHEA THOM­SON (Vice-Capt.).

Spal'ta: MARY GIBSON (Capt. ), WILLA SANDERS (Vice­Capt.).

Tray: BERYL WITHERS (Capt.), JOAN EDWARDS (Vice~ Capt.) .

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HOUSE CAPTAINS "nd VICE-CAPTAINS Sthnding.-n. 'rHosISOX .. l. E])\L\.rmS. LU:;Rb' PE'c\RSE, W. SAXDEIRS.

Sitting.-ID. DOXEY, B. \\"JTHEHS. K. mLLESPlE. :\1. GlBSO::,",

SCHOOL PREFECTS, 1938 Stullding.-:\IARY GIBS ON. LAUJlIS PE'AR,SE, JOAX EDW,-illDS. Sittillg.-DOROTHY DONEY, KATHLEE'X GILLESPIE (Senior),

BERYL WITHE'RS.

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EDITORIAL

• For some of us our last school year is drawing to a close,

and as we sit here, seeking inspiration for our editorial, our thoughts inevitably wander back to past school clays. In doing so, we can say that this year has not by any n1eans been less eventful than others, when ,ye think of the activities of our School Clubs, and of our practice and matches in the various

. sports.

"The Collegian," as well as recording the happenings of this year, displays the efforts of our "literary genii." Some of the contributions may be amateurish, but the editors themselves can state with feeling, that to produce anything original is no

easy task.

In everything a keen school spirit has been revealed, which has lived up to the chorus of our School Song:-

"Then w.ark, girls, play, girls, never delay, girls, Keep to the spirit of this rule!

A match that's won, a duty that's done, Is done for the honour of the school."

NANCIE DAVIS DUX OF THE SCHOOL, 1937

Senior Prefect, Captain of Athens. Nancie entered the School in 1932. She was consistently successful in her studies throughout the six years of her co ClrEe ; r.he passed the Junior in 1935, and crowned her school career in 1937, by passing the Leaving Certificate Examination in seven subjects, with distinctlon in French, Biolog;', Maths. B and Music. She was aYlar..'led a Government

University Exhibition.

FREDA JACOB CAPTAIN OF THE SCHOOL, 1987

Senior Prefect, Captain of S))arta. Freda entered the School in 1932. She had an excellent record in the School and House, and was conspicuous also in

sport, beina- a member of the "A" Tennis and Hockey Teams.

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SCHOOL NEWS <I>

At the beginning of this year we welcomed Miss vVan Q•

borough and Miss Fabre to. the staff. Miss Mills and Miss Gor­den are sharing the supervision of sport., as Miss Garnar left at the end of last year.

During the first term we entertaine:! members of the Metho­dist Conference, S01112 of whom played tennis with the girls. Ap10ngst the minio·ters was a Fijian missionary, whom we founel \·dry interesting.

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One day Miss Paynter came and gave us a talk on life in China, which, considering the present situation there, was most helpful. .

About the same time, the Secretary of the Australian Student Christian Movement came ancl adclresse:! us about the work and aims of this Society.

The members of Sixth Fori11 who were fortUnate enough to have umbrellas, attended the annual University Service at St. Gem"ge's Cathedral.

At the enel of first term, the T.S.A.R. Club helel an "even­ing" in the Hall, and each If ouse produced. a play. For days before the eventful night, the House-Captains anc1 performers could be seen looking haggard anc1 care-worn, but were fuIly repaid for their work.

nIiss Arnott, our Bursar, who is also an Old Girl, left to be married at the beginning of seconc1 term. Miss Walton and the staff farewelled her at an afternoon tea, anc1 we were let out early ! ! !

The music pupils have enjoyed various Celebrity Concerts this year, at which they heard GeOl"ge Szell, Sprutan Kennedy, Sigurc1 Rascher and Guila Gustabo.

One afternoon, Mrs. Quentin Gibson .explained to us, in a lecture, the functions and aims of the League of Nations Union.

Rows of M.L.e. girls coulc1 be seen at the Pageant com­memorating the three hundredth anniversary Of the translation of the Bible into English at His Majesty's Theatre. Our brother school, \\1 esley College, took part in the programme.

Mr.Purclie entertaind us one. evening by acting parts of "The Merchant of Venice," and "The Tempest," and discussed the characters. This was very helpful to the Junior and Leav­ing girls, who are studying these plays.

To "wind up" the second term, we invited the school and staff to "The Tempest," which vvas produced by Form VI. Although some of the clothes were rather odd, the actresses emerged without mishap.

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Form IVE. held a penny concert in the Pavilion one after­noon, in aid of the Spanish Relief Fund. As most of the girls were able to afford this enormous price, many turned up.

This term, we had an opportunity of seeing "The Tempest" produced by the Shakespeare Club at the Drama Festival. 'liVe all thought Ariel's part was played very well, by Betty Higham. The performance was very enjoyable, and revived memories of 'Our own efforts.

Miss 'vValton treated Form VI. to a "night out" at the beginning of the term, and took them to see "Victoria the Great."

College Sunday was held as usual in the Methodist Church, on October 2nd. The choir sang extremely well, and upheld last year's reputation. Many old scholars attended the service.

One Saturday Mrs. Nicholas and Miss Gloe took us to Darlington for a "bug hunt," or Biology excursion. 'liVe had our own bus, which was filled with the sound of our songs. WfJ lit a fire and had a real picnic dinner. It will be remembered that certain dignified members of our party constantly dropped their chops into the fire, and then took to padclling. After dinner we set out with bottles in search of prey, and we found quite a number of interesting specimens.

At present we are rehearsing for a dramatic evening to be held ~oon. Four plays arcbeingpresented, by various sections of the school; "The Mad Tea Party," and "Robin Hood," by the juniors; "Three Truths," and "Zerika, the Gipsy Maid," by the senior girls.

This year the girls have again subscribed to the Charity Fund. At the end of the first term, we sent over eight pounds to the Fremantle mission; the second term seven pounds odd to the Spanish Relief Fund; and we hope to exceed, those amounts this term.

MODERN LANGUAGES CLUB •

President: ~K. Gillespie; Secretary and Treasurer: M. Gibson; Com­mittee: J. Chrisiiansen, D. WaIters, J. Barnes and J. Shepherdson.

Meetings of the Modern Languages Club have taken place regu­larly throughout the year;' two meetings in French and two in German being held each term. There has been a fairly large attendance at every meeting, and they have been patronised by Miss Walton, Miss Colliver, Miss Gloe, Miss Clark and Miss Corr. During the second term, we produced two short ,plays at the evening of French plays held by the Modern Teachers' Association in the Myola Hall. They were: "L' Autorite Paternel1e (with parts taken by Mary Gibson, Kath­le en Gillespie and Marjorie Mulligan); and "Au Chant des Oiseaux" (Beryl Sweetman, Joy Christiansen, Shirley Winter, and Jacqueline Smith). Both were very successful, and we should like to thank Miss Colliver for the pains that she took over them. This term, some of us were working hard for a similar evening of German plays, but our ardour was damped, when we heard that the performance was cancelled. However. the Club has decided that it will have a Ger­man evening in the school itself, and still produce the intended play.

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T.S.A.R. CLUB NOTES

As pl'ophesied last year. our new "baby club" has this year deve­loped into a thriving adult. in which the girls are very interested. Each term we hold two T.S.A.R. meetings, in the evenings, at which we have play readings, spelling Bees, charades, games and-usually at least cnce a term-some dramatic entertainment.

The second meeting of the club in the first term was rather a novel evening in that we made it a dramatic per[.)rmance. As the name T.S.A.R. is composed of the initial letters of each of the four houses, we thought it would be a good idea to have each hOllse pro­duce a play. Troy produced "The Lost Diamond," a comedy Detective Drama by Leanard Spiller. Sparta also produced a comedy, titled "A Kitchen Interlude," by Gertrude Jennings. A dramatised version of "A. Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, was acted by Athens, while "BE'auty For Sale," also a comedy was Rome's production. T..his entertainment was very successful and we think the girls enjoYed::'it. We did not invite any outsiders (Le .. parents or friends of the girJs)' as we had to get the plays ready in Examination week, and did not'~hink they would be good enough. So we only invited the mistresses and girls. We will not mention the days and nights of anxiety of the HOIl5C, Captains, as the results were worth it!

The second meeting for the second term was the production of a play by Form VI. They are studying "The Tempest," so it was con­sidered a good idea that they should act it. They did not, howevec, act the whole play, scme of the less important scenes (if there are any in Shakespeare) being read by the actresses (!).

This was really a good performance, considering that the girls pro­duced it entirely on their own, and proved a very successful evening with which to "wind-up" the term. Every girl knew her part and nobody giggled or developed "stage fright"-quite an achievement for schoolgirls. We thought so. anyway!

We have no fear of this comparatively new club of ours "fading out" as the girls are too interested in it to allow this to happen.

The members of this year's 'committee are:-

Form VI.: Kathleen Gillespie, Dorothy Doney, Beryl Withers, Mary

Gibson, Joan Edwards, Lauris Pearse.

Form VA.: Shirley Rex, Doreen WaIters.

Form VB.: Elizabeth Carlton.

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SWIMMING •

The fifth annual Interschool SWimming Sports were held at Clare­mont Baths on March 19th and P.L.C. was again successful with 97 points. Perth College was second with 75!;- points. We were pleased to see M.L.C. come from sixth position of the year before to fourth after St. Hilda's this year, and cannot help but hope that we shall improve till we are capable of filling that first place again in the not­too-distant future.

We wish to congratulate Peggy Maguire on being champion swim­mer (with 27 points) also Marjorie West, our own champion, for this and last year, on being runner-up (with 12 points). We also wish to thank Miss Saw and Miss Mills for their active support and interest when training our girls.

There are many among our young under-age swimmers who are very promising. We hope that they will do something for us in the future, and see no reason why they should not if they continue to be as keen as we think they are now. They are just at the right age to start training earnestly, so do your very best, you young under-ages! 0

The following girls gained points for the school illt the "Inters:" Marjorie West-third in 1l0yds., Open Freestyle, third in 55yds., Open

Freestyle and second in 55yds., Open Back Stroke. Joyce Barnes-third in 55yds., Open Breast Stroke, second in Under

16 Breast Stroke. Freda Bearman-third in Under 14 Freestyle.

Pam McWhae-fourth in Under 10 Freestyle and second in Under 10 : .. Breast·Btroke:

Eveiyn Houson-second in Open Dive; first in Under 14 Dive and third il1 Under. 16 Dive. .

Ruth Olden-'second in Under 14 Breast· Stroke. Helene Lock-'second in Under 12 Breast Stroke.

INTER-HOUSE SWIMMING. We held our annual Inter-house Swimming Sports at Claremont

Bathscon Friday, March 11th. The weather was favourable, and com­petition very keen (as usual). Rome was successful in gaining first place with 99 points from Athens, 84 pOints. Troy was third with 76 points and Spartafourth with 55.

The Champion Swimmer was Marjorie West (Troy) and Lauris Pearse (Athens) was runner-up.

Joyce Barnes (Rome) was the Under 16 Champion with 21 points. The Under 14 Champion was Pauline Russell (Troy).

The results were:-OPEN

100yds.-M. West (Troy), L. Pearse (Athens), R. Sweetapple (Rome). 50yds.-M. West (Troy) L. Pearse (Athens) R. Sweetapple (Rome).

Breast Stroke-J. Barnes (Rome), L. Pearse (Athens), L. Diephuis (Sparta).

Back Stroke-M. West (Troy) L. Pearse (Athens), J. Tresize (Sparta). Dive-L. Pearse (Athens), M. Porter (Rome), B. Withers (Troy).

UNDER 16 55yds.: J. Barnes (Rome), J. McLaren (Sparta), M. Mann (Troy). Breast Stroke-J. Barues (Rome), L. Diephuis (Sparta), J. Smith

(Athens).

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Back Stroke--M. West (Troy), J. Barnes (Rome), J. Tresize (Sparta).

Dive-B. Barratt (Troy), M. Porter (Rome), J. McLaren (Sparta).

UNDER 14

55yds.-F. Bearman (Athens), B. Johns (Sparta), H. Lock (Rome).

Breast Stroke-Eo Carlton (Athens), V. Van den Bok (Rome) S. Harrold (Sparta).

Back Stroke-V. Van den Bok (Rome), E. Carlton (Athens), J. Tresize (Sparta).

Dive-P. Russell (Troy), H. Lock (Rome), J. Smith (Athens).

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30yds.-V. Van den Bok (Rome), N. Knight (Sparta), R. Harwood (Athens).

Breast Stroke-H. Lock (Rome), R. Harwood (Athc1s), B. Garland (Sparta).

Dive-R. Harwood (Athens), H. Lock (Rome), N. Knight (Sparta).

UNDER .10

30yds.-P. McWhae (Rome), M. Norvell (Athens). E. Bosisto (Tray).

RELAYS

Open-Rome (1). Troy (2), Sparta (3), Ath<2l1s (4).

Under H.-Athens (1), Rome (2), Sparb (3), Troy (4).

SW.IMMING TEAMS

Stnllding.-L. DIE'PHUIS. E. :\1.-\.XLEY, J. B,--\!RNES.

Sittillg.-B. \YI'PHERS, :>f. WES"!' (Chnmpion), r.,. PEARSE- (1st Bnrron Trophy).

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LIFE-SA VING

• The Royal Life-Saving Society's Carnival was held at Crawley

Baths on .Saturday, March 12th. Fourteen teams entered for the Bar­ron Trophy, M.L.C. being placed fourth. The team consisted of Lauris Pearse, Joyce Barnes, Leni Diephuis and Elsie Manley. The trophy was won by P.M.S., P. C. being second and P.L.C. third.

At the end of March life-saving examinations were held at the school and the following members gained their awards:-

SILVER MEDAL JOYCE BARNES

INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE

HELENE LOCK RACHEL W ATSON SHIRLEY HARROLD

ELEMENTARY CERTIFICATE

RONA HARWOOD NOLA KNIGHT

TENNIS

• The "A'" Tennis team has been very successful so far, in playing

the two.:rounds without losing a match. M.L.C. therefore, wins the Championship Tennis Shield for 1938.

We managed to obtain some good results in the Kitchener Park tournaments this year. Valmai Watts won the Open Singles, Under Sixteen Singles and, partnered with Marjorie Mulligan, the Open Doubles. Dorothy Doney and Kathleen Gillespie were defeated by G.}>asco.e .and M. Livingson of P.L.C., in the semi-finals of the Open Doubles.

~Several of the girls have taken lessons from Mr.' Edwards, and we , hope that they will benefit our future tennis teams.

The "B" and "c" tennis teams have also done quite well this year. having won four matches and lost two. The "B" team players. especially, have improved, and should become valuable players for

, next year's "A" team.

"B" TEAM:-D. WaIters (Capt.), C. Tonkin, K. Hill, L. Pearse.

"C" TEAM.-J. Johnston, S. Harrold. K. Chappel, J. Wilkinson.

"A" Temiis Team Results: (2 rounds)

M.L.C. defeated P.C., 9 sets to 3.

M.L.C. defeated St. M., 11 sets to 1.

\M~.C. defeated P.L.C., 8 sets to 4.

M.L.C. defeated St. H., 12 sets to O.

M.L.C. defeated P.M.S., 7 sets to 5.

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"R" and "e" Teams Results:

M.L.C. lost to P.C., 4 sets to 2.

M.L.C. defeated St. M., 4 sets to 2.

M.L.C. lost to P.L.C.. 4 sets to 2.

M.L.C. defeated St. H .. 4 sets to 2.

M.L,C. defeated P.M.S" 4 sets to 2.

"A" TENNIS TEAM

Standing.-~r }IUuLIG-AX, D DOXEY, V. WA"rTS (1st 1'la)'er).

$itting,-K. GILLESPIE (Ca'vt.).

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HOCKEY

• This year our "A" hockey team obtained some very go::d results.

Wc won the shield, with only one lTlc\ch lost. However, the teams nere very evenly matched, as we drew with P.L.C., P.M.S, and P.C during the season. The last match, which vve played against P.Nt.S., proved to be the most exciting c£ all, 2.S they had to d2feat us in oi'de:' to have a chance to win the shield. The result, after a r;-,atch betwe::;l. two determined teams, was no goals to either side.

We had many nevl players in our temn this year who impi:avecl greatly with coaching and experience.

This year's "B" team did not do as well as that of last year, although they were n::>t defeated by wide margins in any ef theil matches.

The players in the "B" Team \\1ele: D. Walters (CaiJ'c.), P. Pearse .. J. Hicks, J. Smith, J. Barnes, Iv1. Hel bert. D. Maore, B. Hines, K. Hill, B. Sweetman, B. Devine, E. Manley and L. Diephuis.

We played a match against a combined team of Old Girls and members of the University. We were defeated 3 goals to 2; it gave us some valuable practice.

On Satuc'day July 23rd, the Inter-House hockey 1~1atches we;'c held. They proved to be very cX2itine. Athens defeated Rome 3 goals to nil. and Tray defeated Sparta 1 goal to nil. In the final match, Athens defeated Trcy 9 geals to nil. Rome and Tray play~d two mat2hes in an att2:npt b decide ',he second pJsltion, but they were so evenly matched, that neither side scored a goal. , "Al' Hockey Team Results:

M.L,~ .. drew withP.L:C., 4-4 (C. Tonkin 2, L. Pears2 1. B. BaEatt 1.)

M.L.C. lest to' St. H., O-L

M.L.C. defeated P.C., 4·'0 (C. Tonkin 2, L. Pearse 2).

M.L.C defeated P.M.S., 4-3 (C. Tonkin 2, L. Pearse 2).

IVLL.C. defeated P.L.C. 2-1 (C. Tonkin 2).

M.L.C. defeated St. H. 3-0 (L. Pear se 1, B. EGIl'2L 2).

M.L.C. drew with P.C., 1-1 (C. Tonkin 1).

M.L.C. drew with P.M.S., 0-0.

"R!' Hoel{ey Team Results:

M.L.C. lost to P.L.C., 0-2.

M.L.C. defeated St. H., 2-0.

M.L.C. lost to P.M.S ... O-L

M.L.C. defeated P.C., 2-1.

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CRITIQUE OF "A" HOCKEY TEAM .. lL GHlespie (Captain, Centre Half Back)-Has "a very strong hit­

tackles 2nd clears well, quick to back up the forwards. D. Thomson (Vice-Capt. Right Full Back)-plays a steady game, has

Cl good clearing shot," but inclined to move out of position. L. Pearse ICentre Forward)-Always has full centrol of the ball and

keeps her position, stick work excellent. C. Tonkin (Left Inner)-Has very good stick work, quick with ball­

although inclined to overrun-needs to combine more with other forwards.

B. Banatt (Right Inner)-Plays a reliable game, keeps her position, needs to develop a more forceful pass.

J. Edwards (Right Wing)-Has a strong passing hit but slow to get into i.he game and needs to watch her position play more.

S. Rex (Left Wing)-Plays a fast reliable game-combines well with forwards and follows up the ball well.

S. Han'old (Left Wing Reserve)-A very promising young player­fast up the wing and keeps her position, inclined to overrun the ball-needs to combine more with forwards.

J. Jonnstan (Right Half)-A steady player, tackles well-position play could be improved.

B. Metcalf (Left Full Back)-Plays a good defending game, needs to be quicker on the attack and in the circle.

D. Quigley (Goalie)-Kicks and clears well-could use her stick to more advantage.

J. Shepherdson (Left Half)-Has developed a strong clearing shot, but needs to keep her position more-slow to follow up, after tackling.

"A" HOCKEY TEAM

St""di,,"~.-B. :'lETCAL1<', S. HAHROL!D. n. QUIGLE"Y. S. REX, J. EDWAHDS, B. BAHRA'l'T, J. SlIE'PHE'RDSON, J. JOHNST,O'N.

Sitting.-L PEAH,sE, D THO:'IS'ON, sUSS, GORDON, 1(, GILLESPIE, C. TONKIN.

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ATHLETIC NOTES

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November I938

The Inter-House Athletic Sports took place on the school hockey field in fine sunny weather, on Saturday afternoon, October 8th. Seven records were broken, and the school Pass-ball team gave a fine exhi­bition, in the record time of 53 2-5 seconds. Messrs. E. Isaachsen, T. H. Hope, H. Beck, Rev. A. Barclay and Rev. J. Green kindly acted as officials; Six Wesley College boys also helped. The M.L.C. girls are very grateful to them all. For the first time, Athens won the Walton Cup for Champion House, and the Rev. A. J. Barclay presented it to Kathleen Gillespie, the Captain of Athens, at the end of the after­noon. Mary Gibson received the MacMillan Cup for the Champion Athlete. Margaret Herbert was runner-up, and the under-sixteen champions were Rachel Watson and Lois Nielsen.

During the afternoon, afternoon-tea was served to the visitors in the dining-room.

The results were as follows:-

OPEN

100yds.: M. Gibson (S), 1; M. Herbert (S), 2; L. Nielsen (T), 3; J. Edwards (T), 4.

50yds.: M. Gibson (S), 1; M. Herbert (S), 2; J. Edwards (T), 3; J. Smith (A), 4.

UNDER 16

100yds.: R. Watson (A), 1; B. Devine (A), 2; J. Barnes (T), 3; J. John­. SO)l (R), 4 .

. 5,Oyds.: .L.Nielsen .(T), 1; J. Smith (A), 2; H. Kenrick (R), 3; R. Halford (S), 4.

Under 14, 75yds.: R. Watson (A), 1; S. Harrold (S), 2; K. Hayles (R), 3; B. Johns (S), 4.

Under 12, 50yds.: R. Harwood (A), 1; B. Kenrick (R), 2; E. Birch (S), 3; B. Wildy (T), 4,

Under 10, 30yds.: A.. Gillett (T), 1; P. McWhae (R), 2; B. Nelson (A), 3; J. MCHenry (S), 4.

Undel' 8, 30yds.: B. Nelson (A), 1; N. Lunnon (T), 2; J. Lamb (S), 3; N. Dukes (A), 4.

Sack Race: J. Barnes (T), 1; K. Chappel (A), 2; R. Thompson (S), 3' J. Simms (S), 4.

Potato Race: K. Chappel (A), 1; M. Finlay (R), 2; J. Chapman (A), 3; B. Stone (S), 4. .

~iamese Racc: Troy, 1; Athens, 2; Rome, 3; Sparta, 4.

Obstacle Race: C. Tonkin (A), 1; E. Manley (R), 2; D. Moore (S), 3; M. Wickens (S), 4.

Passball: Troy, 1; Athens, 2; Sparta. 3; Rome. 4.

Overhead: Athens, 1; Sparta, 2; Troy, 3; Rome, 4.

"A" Flag Race: Troy, 1; Athens, 2; Sparta, 3; Rome, 4.

Under 14 Flag: Athens, 1; Troy, 2; Sparta, 3; Rome, 4.

Open Relay: Troy, 1; Athens, 2; Rome, 3; Sparta, 4.

~otal Points: Athens, 80; Troy, 74; Sparta, 68; Rome, 33.

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The Inter-Schools Sports were held at the Perth Oval on Saturday. October 15th. M.L.C. did not do exceedingly well, but managed to keep a fair place by coming fourth, with 42 points. We were most successful in the under-age events. and look for future Inter-Schools Champions among our Juniors. Perth Modern School is to be con­gratulated on their well-earned success, and Betty Judge, who was Champion Athlete.

M.L.C. gained points in the following events:-

Sack Race (Open): J. Barnes, 1. Time, 6 3-5 seconds (equals record).

Under 14, 75yds.: R. Watson, 2.

Under 12, 50yds.: R. Harwood, 3; B. Kenrick, 4.

Under 10, 30yds.: A. Gillett, 1. Time, 4 4-5 seconds (record).

Under 8, 30yds.: B .. Nelson, 2; N. Lunnon, 3.

Relay: M.L.C., 4.

"A" Flag: M.L.C., 5.

"B" Flag: M.L.C., 5.

Under 14 Flag: M.L.C., 4.

Pass ball: M.L.C., 4.

Overhead: M.L.C., 5.

BASKET BALL TEAM· S'talldillg.-B. LULY, B. WITHERS', :>1. 1I1.A)[X, K. CH"I:PPEL.

Sitting.-Y. WATTS, M. ~IULL]jG,A.N, ~L GIBS'ON', J. B~RNES',L. lNIELSIE!X'.

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POETRY SECTION

"THE LAMB AND THE LITTLE GIRL"

Once there was a little girl. She had a little lamb. When the little girl was asleep the little lamb ran away. A man walked by and said, "Your lamb has run away," The little girl woke up and got dressed and went over the waves and far away .. When the little girl wasn't looking the little lamb came back.

MARY DA VID, aged Gyrs.

"MY GARDEN"

I have pansies in my garden Phlcx, stocks and larkspurs tall,

But sweetpeas are my favourites They have climbed right up the wall.

PAM HARD WICK, Aged 7.

* "THE ZOO"

• On the way to the Zoo, I saw trams and buses and bicycles too.

Then on the boat we sailed along, Singing a lovely little song.

Then when at last we were there. We saw a tiny little bear.

We saw lions and tigers. and a baby 1'00,

Wh::tt a lovely time we had at the Zoo.

And there was a little baby t:ain, And I went for a ride right round the Zoo.

Vie passed the see-saws and thp swing, until we had gone right round the ring.

"Ve passed some seats and the tea-rooms too, What a lovely time we had at the Zoo.

BETTY NELSON, Aged 8.

* "THE DANCING CORN"

o The corn so gently bows and sways

Across the fields of gold, Because the wind along it plays,

Or that's what we are told. A thousand ears [it once will swing

And toss their heads anew, A field of corn's a lovely thing

And should be loved by you. ANON.

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"AN ORDINARY DAY" •

When I wake up· in the morning I feel so awfully queer, I want to go on sleeping With my cuddly Teddy Bear.

Then in my bouncing brother comes, And pulls me out of bed; He says, "You're not the only one With a nasty aching head."

So out of bed I slowly crawl, As tired as tired can be. "Oh, please go out of here," I cry, "Why do you bully me?"

Then I come out to my breakfast And, when practising is done, I jamb my hat upon my head, And to school I quickly run.

At night-time I come home from school Anq. sit down for my tea And then I go to bed tired out, But happy as can be.

PAM McWHAE, Aged 9 years.

* * * "THE ZOO"

• As I was walking through the Zoo I saw a little kangaroo,

He asked me for something to eat So I gave him a piece of meat.

I went a little further and I saw a monkey, Then I saw a little boy upon a donkey,

Then the timid little deer With shining eyes so bright and clear.

Some quinea-pigs without their tails, Ostriches and emus behind their rails,

Elephants, tigers and the crabby old gnu, And these are all the things that I saw at the Zoo.

G. KENRICK, Aged 9.

* * * "SQUIRREL"

• High up in the branches of an old, old. tree, Sat a little squirrel, gazing down at me. So careful and happy I wonder would he, Come down on the grass and gambol with me. Oh, little squirrell, do, I pray Make friends with me this lovely day. Such fun and frolic, when you came, To me you look so shy and tame.

AILSA LEGGE, Aged 10.

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"THE SHOW" •

I went to the Show on Wednesday, I had a lovely time,

I saw a side show for nothing, For I looked through the side.

I also saw my teacher, She was doing the same as I,

She was with my Auntie Sally

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Seeing as much as they could spy.

I was with Joy Tonkin, We call her Tonk for short,

She is a tiny little thing And we had some jolly sport.

We bought a lot of samples Which all had lollies in,

We went asliding down the shoot And I sat on a pin.

PAM McWHAE, Form IlL Age: 9 years.

* * * "MY GARDEN"

• I have a little garden

Which I water every day, There's poppies, pansies, roses,

And a flowering tree of May.

I lOVe to sit upon a tree And watch the birds fly by,

Till mother calls me in from play, So then I say good-bye.

SHIRLEY TREZISE, Aged llyrs.

* * *

"NIGHT"

• The trees were bent in silent prayer As the wolf came howling from his lair.

The stars in the sky were like spangled gold As they formed the figure of Orion of old.

The lion came out to watch for prey; And by the roadside he silently lay,

To watch for people passing by , And the owl gave out her hunting-cry.

The nightingale mingled her sweet note With that which came from the old dove-cote.

The owl swooped low o'er the harvest field, And from their holes the field-mice squealed.

13ll!T'l'¥ 'rJl!AQVE, A~ed 12~'Ts,

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"THE ROBINS" •

Oh, why do the robins Go flying away

When I want them to come In the nursery and play?

Yet Nan says "Go catch them, You really can't fail

If you sprinkle a little Dry salt on their tail."

JOY INESON, Aged 11.

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"THE SWAN RIVER" •

Softly and slowly the Swan River flows, Murmuring songs of delight;

Leaving its source, Winding its course,

Ever it glides through the night.

Soon to the boulders so large and so grave, Fearless of danger of foe;

Making its way, Tumbling so gay,

Down to the city below.

Much of its beauty is lost in the town; The water no longer is clear.

Broader and brown, Robed in a gown

Of mud that is dirty and drear.

Now through the Fremantle harbour it flows. On, still on, to the sea.

Freed from its dross, Now it doth toss

Boist'rously, increasingly.

MARJORY MEYER

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"THE NEWS" •

The world is in trouble as usual­Nothing ever goes right;

Either Franco's planned a rebellion, Or Musso's showing his might.

Hitler's decision is final, they say. (The Nazis are running amuk)

It's either the Japs have shelled Peking­Or Bradman's out for a duck!

The Aussies are never in trouble­Except when the farmers complain

The wool's gone down, or the wheat's gone down, Or the fat lambs have missed the train!

DOROTHEA MOORE.

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"IF I WAS GIVEN CHARGE OF THE WEATHER IN ENGLAND"

• The weather man said to me "You may Take charge of the weather-house to-day.

I tried that switch, I turned on this, There wasn't a thing I did not miss.

Then I pulled one, extra bright, I pulled it, turned and made it tight,

Till I couldn't turn it off. Nay I couldn't turn it any way.

I peered out of the window, and lo! and behold All was so white and bitterly cold-

Snow on the ground, and the month it was June!

More than thrice I wished myself on the moon.

And when I turned, the weather man was there, "I'll soon have it right. Have not a care,"

So if e're you get snow on a summer's day You'll know it is me with the levers at play.

EDWINA WILLIAMSON

* * *

"ARITHMETIC EXAM." ...

Behold me as I'm sitting now, With earnest frown on heated brow:

Behold me as I try to cram­Revision for the maths. exam.

Oh, see the sums I have to know "Proportion?" Yes! and Ratio!

Oh, reader, if you only knew Of all the Maths. I've got to do!

Believe your elders when you're told That wisdom better is than gold,

And ignorance, is it not bliss, Wben you've to do exams. like this?

MA VIS HOLTEN.

* * *

"THE KOOKABURRAS"

• In the morning early, as we sang in the hall, A sound of merry laughter was plainly heard by all;

So we stopped our singing to think what it could be, And found 'twas several kookaburras perched

up in a tree. But oh, the merry laughter that I did hear that day, In my memory clinsing for evermore will stay.

RITA HALFORD

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"BY THE FOUNTAIN"

• In the summer sunshine,

In the summer rain. I'm sitting by the fountain,

Listening to its strain.

Soft and slow its music, Watch it fall and rise.

Sitting by the fountain, 'Neath the sunny skies.

Now its laughing water Tumbles into foam,

Like a silver fairy Or a dancing gnome.

Gently flow its waters, Onward-ever on;

I sit and watch the fountain Till the day is gone.

SHIRLEY WINTER.

* * *

"LAST LESSON FOR THE DA Y"

• A stupor seizes my benumbed brain, I'm in a state of drowsy mental pain;

The doves are cooing on the roof outside, And droning bees in scented flow'q abide.

Each sound doth lull me into slumber deep, Oblivion through my empty" mind doth creep,

I slip down, weary to the very core~ Till, with a bump, I "slip" on to the floor.

And thus in school do I my time beguile, Until I am rebuked with gentle smile (?)

Alas! Is it not hard to concentrate When all the outside world doth laugh and prate?

My soul is plunged into stark despair Until the school bell rings out in the air.

MARY GIBSON.

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PROSE SECTION

"BETTY"

• I know a little girl called Betty and one night she

was lying asleep in bed when she was awakened by someone calling. She got up and went to Mummy who was in the sitting-room and said, "Mummy, did you call me?" Mummy said, "No, dear." Betty went slowly back to bed, and again someone called her, and this time it came from the front door. So she went to the door, and there stood some dear little fairies in a ring dancing and singing and they said: "Would you like to come and play with us?" Betty said, "Yes, I would." So she often saw the little fairies again.

M. WALKER, Aged 8.

* * * "A RIVER SCENE"

• The river flowed slowly under the old rustic bridge.

On either side were sloping banks, and a forest lay beyond. Along the water's edge, in places, grew rushes and reeds. Above was a blue sky, with the sun looking like a flaming jewel set in it, while some fleecy white clouds floated here and there. All this was reflected in the clear water, and from the bridge fish could be seen swimming with the river.

This was the scene on which my eyes rested one summer day.

NOREEN AVENELL, Aged 12.

* * *

"THE T AIPHUSAN FESTIVAL IN SINGAPORE"

• The Taiphusan Festival is one in which the Mohammedan Indians

partake once a year. It is a Sacred Festival, and it is believed that if they have committed a sin, they are forgiven by their god, if they go through a form of torture. One Indian from each of the temples in Singapore is chosen by his fellows to undergo the torture. The commonest torture is for the body to be pierced by fish hooks, and on the end of each hook is a weight. I have seen as many as a hun­dred on one man. Sometimes the men have steel needles through their tongues, noses, and sometimes through their cheeks. Before the hooks and other things are put into the flesh, the man is given a drug, and his body is treated to relieve pain.

After the man is prepared, and the hooks are put in, he marches with other people from his temple to the main temple. He stays there all day to worship, and is in full view of any persons who wish to see him.

In the evening, he marches in procession from the temple back to his own temple.

PAM SIMMS (12 years).

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MY TRIP TO NEW ZEALAND

• A little over two years ago I went to New Zealand for a holiday.

We travelled from Fremantle to Sydney by the "Otranto," which was making a cruise to New Zealand. We changed to the "Niagara" at Sydney, as' we wanted more time in New Zealand than could be had on the cruise trip. On the voyage from Sydney to Auckland the "Niagara" ran into a cyclone, and it was very rough until we turned round the North Cape. We were then in sheltered water.

On reaching Auckland ,we were met by Cook's representative. He helped us through the Customs, and sent us by taxi to Stonehurst Hotel, where we had arranged to stay fOl' a few days. 'Cousins of my father motored us to some of the beauty spots of Auckland, which is a very nice city, and we had a pleasant time there.

On leaving Auckland we travelled by service car through most beautiful pastoral country to Rotorua, passing through Hamilton and Cambridge on the way. Cambridge is only a small place, but it is the most English-looking town I have ever seen.

On our first day at Rotorua a taxi car called and took us to the Maori village of Whakarewarewa to inspect the famous "Hot Springs" and boiling mud. We were shown over the village by "Rangi" and "Minnie," two of the Maori women guides. There were a number of native women cooking their meals in pots and ovens in the open. The pots were standing in the boiling water of the springs, and the ovens were placed over holes in the ground through which steam was coming out.

The Maori children tell visitors that they will do the "Haka," a native dance, for a penny .. My mother and I stayed a week 'at Rotorua, and then motored to Wairakei. There we saw Geyser Valley, where the Great Wairakei Geyser, which only plays once a week, was in action. We also visited the Karapiti Blowhole, which is two thousand horse-power. After that we saw the Rapids ,9n the Waikato River.

From Wairakei we went by car to the Chateau Tongariro, the most beautiful guest house in New Zealand. It is in the heart of Tongariro National Park, the playground of New Zealand. From the Chateau we could see a snow-capped Volcano. After, we left there Mother and I wentd:)~( steamer down the,Wangamii River as far as Wanganui. This river'is world-famous for its beauty. While we were on the boat it called at forty-four Maori stopping places, and we saw hundreds of Maoris. We travelled from Wanganui to Wellington by service car and at Wellington were met by. friepds of ours.

Most of the roads we travelled on in New Zealand were through the high mountains, and they are very narrow and dangerous, as there are very few fences guarding the roads where they are on the sides of very steep valleys.

My father, who had been holidaying. an<;l sight-seeing amongst the glaciers in the South Island,~ joined us at Wellingtol}, and on Friday, ,the 21st February, 1936,we left Wellington by the "Monowai" for Sydney. We stayed some time in bOoth Sydney and Melbourne, and then returned to Fremantle by the "Mooltan."

JOYCE COULTON, ~2 years 2 months.

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"THE WASTE-PAPER BASK.ET," .

• While my eyes were wandering around the room looking for in­

spiration, they alighted on the waste-paper basket and there stopped.

He is very interesting, the waste-paper basket, and a great story­teller, equal to those of the olden-times.

If in the morning the walls and furniture are wet, you may declare. "This weather makes everything wet." That is not so; the waste­paper basket has told one of his very sad stories, and since they have no handkerchiefs, the walls and furniture cannot wipe their tears away.

You may also find the wall cracked, or a vase lying on the floor, broken. The wall has burst his sides with laughing, and the vase has. rolled over and over until it fell over the edge of the table or mantel­piece and has broken.

When you enter the room you may feel a breathless' hush; if so, please go out again, for you know what it is like to leave off a story in an exciting part, and this is what you are making the waste-paper basket do.

The waste-paper basket is not the only "story-teller," in the room. but he is the best; he is like a human being, and enjoys his stories. as much as his hearers do. Next time you throw a piece. of paper at the waste-paper basket, and it does not go in, please get up and put it in, for that is the only way he can get material for his story­telling.

D. THOMSON.·

* * * "A FISHY STORY"-TOLD BY A FISH

•

Dear William,

Father Neptune's Palace, Latitude 19 deg. N. Longitude 94 deg. E.

30th June, 1938.

As you told me in your last letter, you have grown into a fine whiting. I have grown into a very handsome blow-fish. I am three inches from head to tail, and when I blow my chest out. it measures four inches.

As I know, you are very interested to know one or two of my many adventures, since you,have been away.

One day I decided to swim up one of the small streams which enter the sea near my home. I had been swimming for a long time· when I met a crocodile; and he, being very hungry, charged for me~ but I just puffed out my chest and he hit it with hisl head; and' it was. so hard that he fainted. Feeling very hungry myself, I ate him up.

Only a few days ago, I swam up the same stream. An elephant was drinking the water, and I happened to get in his way, so he drank me too. Alas, I thought I was doomed to die in the inside of' an elephant; but all of a sudden an idea came to me, to blowout my chest and prick my prickles against his ribs. This I did, and he coughed me up. I am none the worse for my adventures; if anything I feel better than before.

SHIRLEY HARROLD.

I am, Your loving friend,

Archibald Blow-Fish.

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"THE STAR CHILDREN" •

November 1938

Long ago, Mr. Moon Man spent a very unhappy night because his ~hildren, the stars, were so restless. Some of them even leaned out so far that they fell right out of the sky, and were never found aga'in.

"We want to travel like the earth stars," cried all the little stars. "You never let us go about as they do."

"How' silly!" said Old Man Moon. "There are no earth stars, and stars can't run around. You must stay in your places and shine. I -don't go running off, I can't think what you mean by such silly talk."

"But we saw them, 'Father Moon, so you need not tell us they are not down there," said one little star. "Those earth stars run about ·everywhere; they never have to keep still as you make us."

Mr. Moon Man was not smiling now. He knew nothing about any ·earth stars, but he realised something had to be done or he would lose all his children, so he promised to find out about the earth stars, jf they would be good.

The little stars promised to be good, and the next night Mr. Moon Man asked one of the fairies if she could help him, so she heard what be had to say, and all the stars were listening, for they knew the fairy would tell the truth and help them if she could.

At first the fairy was rather puzzled. Then all the stars became -excited. "They go everywhere," they said "twinkling as we do, but never keeping still."

"Oh," exclaimed the fairy, "Father Moon, they mean the fireflies, 'of course. Why, you dear little star-children, those are fireflies; they are not nearly as pretty as you, and they cannot fly very high. Do not envy them, for they live only a little while in the summer, while you go on living for ever and ever."

PAULINE RUSSELL.

* * * ATHENS

• We Athenians have just cause to be proud of our House, which is

named after one of the oldest and most famous cities in the world. Athens was the ancient centre of art, literature and science. It also :possessed many famous warriors and skilful athletes.

Athens is the present capital of Greece and is a fine city built round a hill, or central acropolis. It had the finest public buildings :and statues of the ancient world. There were auditoriums, the Stadium, the Pnyx, the Temples of Theseus and Jupiter, the Erechtheum, the 'Parthenon and the Lyceum. Although only the ruins of these build­ings can be seen to-day, one can still see the beauty of their archi­·tecture.

During the Roman occupation of Greece, the buildings of Athens were carefully guarded. But when the Roman protection was removed, many art treasures were carried to Rome and Constantinople.

'Under Turkish rule, Athens became a mass of ruins. The Parthe­non was turned into an Arabian mosque, and many other beautiful buildings were destroyed.

To-day, Athens has two Universities and may public and elemen­tary schools. It is still a great centre of learning, and the Athenians are carefully protecting the treasures of her glorious past.

The Athenians were known as the boldest sailors. and merchants 'of Greece. They were also famous for their courageous warriors. The recent Olympic Games held at Berlin, began with a relay of Greeks running from Athens to Berlin with torches. The reason they started from Athens was because their athletic festivals similar to our modern Games, were first held many centuries ago on the plain of Olympia.

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The Athenians took these athletic feats almost as seriously as their studies. The successful competitors were entertained at magnificent banquets, at which they were crowne'd' with wreaths of wild olive.

Thus, we hope that the Athenians of M.L.C. will realise the honour of .l\elonging to a House named after such a city, and will prove to be worthy of it in their studies, and in sport.

K. GILLESPIE.

* * * "EARTH ADVENTURE"

• Having seen all the sights offered by Venus 'and Saturn, Bonaris

and I decided to make our next visit to our peculiar and old-fashioned neighbour known as Earth.

With the help of Zepicurus, an ancient authority on planetary exploration, who supplied us with the necessary instruments and charts, we soon completed our preparations. In spite of the warnings of our elders, we left our native Mars in a tiny Electro-plane on the perilous journey. Continual concentration was necessary to prevent our little craft being hurled to destruction by the many powerful electric forces. This, combined with the monotony of travelling through space, made us thankful to land on Earth.

The earthlings are divided into many tribes, each of a different colour, of which the most important is pink. They speak in a gibber­ing language which it is quite impossible to understand, and are of an inferior grade of intelligence illustrated by their inability to decipher our signs. Their dress is ridiculous, being most elaborate, and com­pletely covering them except for their faces. The women are un­€qualled for their beauty, but the men appear weaklings physically as well as mentally. Bonaris approached a lovely young woman sitting behind the wheel of a combustion cart (of which there are many on earth) but as soon as she saw him, she uttered an unpleasant sound high in her throat, and disappeared as fast as the machine would carry her.

We stayed for a short time in a village called London, but en­countering many inconviences, such as fogs, traffic, dust and bargain­hunters, we were not sorry to escape to the open air. For some weeks we travelled, seeing many awful phenomena, too numerous to mention here; but we had soon had enough of Earth and decided to return home.

Nearing the tree in which we had left the Electro-plane, we were horrified to hear a series of ear-splitting noises, but, hurrying to investi­gate, we found that they were only caused by ,the breathing of an earthling sleeping under the tree. We soon woke him, and, seeing our inquiring-if not threatening-expressions, he pointed to a tall hedge, behind which he had hidden the 'plane. Evidently he did not wish us to remove the machine, or perhaps he objected to our trying the €ngine by taxi-ing over the tall green stuff in his field; but he came running towards us, yelling. and brandishing something that looked like one of the revolvers our ancestors used centuries ago. As he looked dangerous, we were afraid he would harm our 'plane, and hastily jumped out to give battle. The earthling, however, showed a little spirit and dealt me a blow so severe that I forgot my troubles for a considerable time.

When, at last, I regained consciousness, Earth was far behind and Bonaris was heading homewards.

"The earthling?", r asked. "What happened?" Without replying, he plunged. his hand into his pocket, and, draw­

ing out the earthling's stralige weapon, calmly fired a shot into space. JOAN CORNISH.

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"WITH DUE APOLOGIES TO ALL PROFESSORS OF HISTORY"··

• The history examination papers have been set. The unfortunate

candidates have left the examination room and their apparently un­successful attempts at answering have been passed over to Professor Beak and Walrus. These afore-mentioned professors, disgusted with the efforts of the first two or three candidates, decide to answer their own questions. Before long, however, each is plying the other with questions:

"My dear Beak," says Walrus. "I declare I have quite forgotten the date of the Bloodless Revolution. Would you please provide me with enlightenment?" .

Certainly, my dear Walrus. It was 1789."

"Oh, no," says Walrus, "that cannot be correct, because I see in this book that that is the date of the French Revolution, and as many Frenchmen were killed, then, how could that be called bloodless?" .

"Well, I have a very good book here, so if you wait just a moment I shall tell you .. Oh, yes! here it is-1688."

"Are you sure, Beak? I had thought that it was somewhere about 1606. That book must be wrong!"

There is silence for a short time. (about three seconds) then says Beak to Walrus "I am not sure whether Charles II was beheaded, or James n., could you oblige?"

"Oh, James, I am sure--or was he drowned when he dropped the Great Seal into the Thames?"

"Perhaps he was. Didn't William of Mandarin-there's a French­man for you!-push him in, so that he, William, would be made King of England? And of course, William then married James's daughter, Ann, to smooth things over. I'm sure he must have ill-treated her. It served him right when he tipped over a bee-hive and was stung to death by savage bees!"

Then Walrus says "Queen Victoria did marry Lord Melbourne, didn't she? Fancy having a fatherly husband! I am sure my wife would detest it."

Professor Barrell then enters the room. "My dear fellow-his­torians," says he, "I am so sorry to bother you, but I have so many Prime Ministers mixed up in my head that I cannot remember who passed the first Reform Bill. Was it Disraeli or Gladstone?"

The fellow-professors Walrus and Beak chorus together, "Oh,. neither; it was Lord Balfour!"

"Yes, of course, how stupid of me to forget that! These senseless candidates will persist in writing Lord Grey, but everybody knows that he was responsible for the Factory Acts, don't they?" Walrus and Beak exclaim "Of course!" very emphatically.

"My goodness!" says Barrell, at last. "I must say this examina­tion business is a job. Come and have some refreshment, my friends. We will fail the last half of the candidates, and pass' the rest! Come along, let's be off!" And off they go.

BERYL WITHERS.

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NOUMEA •

The approach to Noumea is very picturesque. On each side of a narrow channel are mountainous islands dotted with green verdure. After slowly sailing through this dangerous channel, the harbour is reached. By reason of its shallowness, large boats have to anchor a short distance away from the shore and passengers are conveyed to land by a motor boat which is in continual service.

When the passengers alight, the first thing they see is the Exchange Tent, where they have their English money changed into French. One's first impressions of the port is "that it is ugly, dusty, and very hot. The shops are low and uninviting, but when one is inside, they are quite neat and orderly. From the sea, the land rises rather abruptly. On the side of this rise stands Parliament House. This is the most prominent building in Noumea. It is large, and follows European lines. The grounds are spacious and cool, being covered with lawns, trees and flower beds. These are open to the public as a park. The residential portion is away from the port. Many of the houses are built in Euro­pean styles, looking very neat and cool. There are many schools and colleges to which children from all New Caledonia come to be educated. The Town Hall is situated in the port. On the outside one reads "Hotel de Ville." Inside there is the entrance porch leading into a large hall, with one side open. This hall is used for dances, as well as for civic functions. The grounds contain many shady trees, but are not as lovely as Parliament House gardens.

If one takes a motor tour into the country, first impressions are dispelled. There are many high mountain ranges, from which swift streams flow.

The vegetation grows very thickly on their banks because of the heat and moisture. Deer, which are hunted by men and their, dogs, abound among the scrubbs. A very important industry carried on in the mountains is chrome and nickel mining. The ore is carried over the rugged country to the roadside in baskets strappeq" to the natives' backs. Very little pay is given them. Owing to the" abundant rain­fall, dairying is carried on extensively, while banana and coconut plantations thrive as a result of the moisture as well as the heat. Other tropical fruits are also grown, while rice is cultivated, though not very extensively.

On the whole, Noumea is a very pleasant place to visit. but one needs to stay longer than' the English ships do, in order to study the people and their habits.

DAPHNE PEGLER.

* * * "I MEET A GHOST"

• One night I heard a mysterious sound issuing from the wardrobe.

I lay in bed, stiff with fright, staring in the direction from which the sound came. Following the noise was a deadly silence, and I saw, stepping from the wardrobe, a ghost robed in white. Oh! to my horror and astonishment, it glided towards my bed, glancing this way and that, as if to ascertain that the room had only one occupant. Then, for no reason imaginable, I became less frightened, and sat up in bed. I was so interested in the b,?haviour of this ghost, that r did not notice myself being lured away by it. It guided me through long, dark passages, to its "ghostdom." There it introduced me to Sir Francis Drake, who was still playing bowls, as 'in the historic past, and to Sir Walter Raleigh, who was, as ever, smoking his pipe. r saw Queen Elizabeth still seated high upon her majestic throne,

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wondering if there was fit company for a Queen, so far beneath her stately seat.

My ghost then led me towards the "Library Ghosthouse," where I saw Sir Roger de Coverley still admiring the portrait of his great grandfather, and Alice, who was still looking into the mirror. In one corner I noticed Shylock, counting his ducats as eagerly as he used to, while Sir Bedivere was seated on the ground trying to decide whether to thrust Excalibur into the mere, or to hide it in the reeds.

While I had been interesting myself thus, I forgot all about my ghost. which had evidently strayed from me; but as I remembered my situation, I realized that I could never get back to earth without it, so I rushed off to find it.

Oh! my poor head! I had crashed into my bedroom door! The knock brought me back quickly enough, without the aid of my gha~t; and I scrambled into bed for fear of the rat which insisted on playing with my shoes in the bottom of my wardrobe!

But what a marvellous dream this had been! Since that night, I have often wished that the ghost would come again, and take me back to the historic past where I had had such an interesting time.

Some night, when I sleep-walk again, perhaps I might have the good fortune to meet it, although I shall probably only meet the door.

HELENE OLDEN.

* * * "ON FISHING"

• It was with a feeling of mild pleasure that I anticipated my first

fishing expedition. We were on a sea-side holiday, and had arranged to go out fishing from the end of a ramshackle old jetty early next mornin~, in order to catch our breakfast.

The next morning I didn't feel quite so enthusiastic. The sun was only just peeping through a cluster of trees, and the air was chilly, and my bed warm. However, after being told that it was an ideal morning for fishing, I yielded to gentle persuasion-which included being dragged out of bed by the feet-, and soon we were making for the jetty.

When we arrived there, a tin of long, wriggling worms was pro­duced for bait. "How are you going to kill them?" I asked, and was greeted with shouts of derisive laughter; but, indeed, every time J think of those defenceless, innocent-looking worms being strung alive on a fish-hook, I am horrified. What have they done, poor things, to deserve such a cruel fate? Anyhow, I was quite certain that I was not going to put one on my hook. "What do you propose to do, then?" I was asked. I looked around helplessly. Someone, taking pity on the novice, said in a tone of superiority, "Here, I'll put one on for you." How that person guessed that I objected to putting the wriggling creature on the hook more than to the cruelty of its fate, I do not know, and decided not to delve into the question. The hook being baited, I stood up and swung my line round in the air, as I saw the others do. Unfortunately, however, the hook-quite contrary to my intentions-lodged itself in someone who was bending over the tin of' worms.

"Oh, for Heaven's sake, take it out and throw her line for her," groaned the victim. "She oughtn't to be allowed anywhere near a fishing line." I felt injured, and reminded nobody in particular that it was their own fault, and I hadn't wanted to come, and if they hadn't dragged me out of bed ...... But no one was listening; so L un­obtrusively lowered my line down the side of the jetty, till it entered

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the water with a gentle "plomp." Ten minutes went by, I grew restless, and spoke. Immediately people to the left of me, people to the right of me, volleyed and thundered "sshes" and "Be quiets" into my ears. I supposed I was disturbing the fish that everybody but myself was hauling in. As yet, however, I had felt no bite .. .. ..

The sun had risen higher in the heavens by now. I fell to won­dering which was the bluer-sea or sky. The water beneath me was rippling and dancing in the sunlight. It was clear and deep, and there were myriads of sparkling, eddying circles, which widened fro!',1 a mere spot into something indefinitely big as I watched them. Around the rotting piles of the old jetty clung barnacles, and delicate-coloured seaweed and anemones waved long, graceful filaments in the water. What mysteries were down there, at the bottom of the deep, unfathom­able ocean? ...... What mysteries, indeed?!?

For suddenly I was nearly pulled into the water by a mighty jerk on my line. I clutched frantically at someone and yelled. "Hullo, she's caught a shark," remarked that person facetiously. I tugged and pulled at the line; I sat down fiat on the jetty, and dug my heels into two firm notches; I tugged and pulled again; I kept on tugging and pulling, pulling and tugging. Everyone watched. breathless. I hoped they ncticed what a tussle I was having, how the beads of moisture were glistening on my brow. Suddenly the weight was released. The line came up, and at the eI:\d of it was . . . an old hat.

A scarcely-rec::>gnisable, ancient and water-logged hat; a battered, hcle-infested. dilapidated felt hat! Never shall I forget the humiliation c-f that moment. My ears went faint pink, then blush-rose, then a delicate lobster shade. I am convinced that fishing is a madman's sport. There is no fun in it. One gets cramp, sun-burnt knees, and

old hats. MARY GIBSON.

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"SOME HOWLERS"

• Instead of ships going overland, they go by water, which is easier.

Hemp is a kind of hair used on cowboys.

The religion of India is the cask system.

The Welland Canal helps ships to get up and down the Niagara Falls.

Ships can sail up the Welland Canal instead of going by train.

The chief food of India is rubber.

Eastern Australia has a modern rainfall.

The population of Japan is manufactured.

The Tundra is a district in the north, where nothing can grow except a jungle.

The Saar is a place that was in the head-lines of our papers for three weeks.

Great Britain's exports are of two groups-wool and exiles.

Steppes are like benches in a grand-stand.

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Rice grows in Japan, and so do motor-cars.

Australia is a very fertile country, because many British have settled there.

One of the reasons why Britain is interested in Egypt, is because Egyptians believe in life after death.

Japan wishes to secure Manchukuo, so her people will be able to expand.

Gutta-Percha is used for puddings.

Dirk Hartog's dish was nailed to a telegraph pole.

Japan's population is getting too heavy.

Chocolate is brown and very good to eat. It is commercially valu­able for hot-dog stands.

Cattle can thrive better on the Eastern coast of Australia, because they can curl their tongues around the long blades of grass, while the sheep cannot. Also, the cows have too thick lips to eat the shorter grass.

Ceylon is wet because the ocean drafts bring rain.

The delicate young butterfly struggled out of its casement.

When Ophelia entered, Hamlet had just recited his famous piece­"To be or not to be."

And Rebecca looked up and saw the camels, and said, "Behold, Isaac is coming."

The use of the Kiel Canal is that it saves ships from having to go overland.

Chocolate comes from cocaine, and is used for making candies.

The chief sea-port of Paris is BologneY.

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OLD GIRLS' NOTES

• COMMITTEE, 1938-39.

Patron, Miss Walton; President, Phyllis Longbottom; Vice-Presidents. Lorna Booth; Heather Coalstad; Treasurer, Ruth Fleming; Secretary, Gwen Clark; Assistant Secretary, Helen Brisbane; General Members, Barbara Thomson, Pat Stowe; Country Member, Betty Pearse; Recently Left Member, Shirley Gomme; Pleiades Club Representative. Cathie Edwards; Dramatic Secretary; Rita Dunstan; Dramatic Committee, Phyl Longbottom and Gwen Clark (ex-officio); Margie Giles; Nancy Murray; Norah Burnell; Thelma Rose; Heather Coalstad; Marjorie Foster; Auditor, Mr. Hope.

* * * IN MEMORIAM ..

DOROTHY M. BARCLAY

On May 26th, 1937, Dorothy Barclay died at Sydney as the result of a motor accident. Her death was a shock and grief to her friends of the Methodist Ladies' College, especially to her school contem­poraries, and to those members of the staff who had been associated with her as a pupil, and later as a teacher, at the School.

Deep sympathy was felt by us all with her parents, the Rev. A. J. Barclay and Mrs. Barclay, and with her brothers and sisters.

A Memorial Service was held at the Methodist Church, Claremont, on July 1st. Many old M.L.C. girls attended it, and were grateful for the opportunity of thus paying tribute to Dorothy's memory.

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The Rev. Joseph Green conducted the service, and preached a moving sermon, the text being "Well done, good and faithful servant, . . . Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord."

Dorothy May Barclay was a pupil of the School from 1912 to 1916; she held a Government Secondary Schools Scholarship. She haj a conspicuously successful course, at the end of which she won a Government University Exhibition and b2came a student at thE' University of Western Australia. Here she took the degree of RA. Some years later she was awarded a Hacket Research Scholarship, under which she obtained the degree of Master of Science. She taught at her old School from 1919 to 1922, and was subsequently Mathematics Mistress at the Geelong Girls' Grammar School for some years. In 1931 she went to England, where she spent five years as Senior Mistress at the Methodist Girls' School, Penzance. During her holidays she travelled and studied, one of her achievements being to take the Dip­loma of Education of the University of Oxford.

At the end of 1936, she was appointed Headmistress of Annesley Methodist Girls' School at Bowral, New South Wales, where at the time of her death she had worked for one year.

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AN APPRECIATION

• Dorothy May Barclay possessed a very fine character and unusual

gifts. The bitterness of the realisation that her life is ended in the midst. of its usefulness. is softened by the remembrance of the keen­ness and zest with which it was lived. She was full of vitality, and enjoyed her work and experiences, meeting hardships and difficulties philosophically and cheerfully, and counting them well worth while.

In acquiring knowledge, she had preserved a humble-mindedness which seemed. to those who knew her well, particularly lovable in view of her achievements; and she developed a tolerance of opinions and of people that made her an excellent listener as well as an interest­ing talker.

Her outstanding characteristic was eager interest in all experience that came within her reach. It is hard to associate death with a personality so vital.

She brought great gifts to her task at Bowral, and it is tragedy that her work there was cut off in its beginning. Had she lived, her influence would have been felt in the sphere of education in Aus­tralia.

G. M. WALTON.

It has been disclosed that Dorothy Barclay left to her old School a sum of money to be used according to the following conditions:

"The sum available to be invested as agreed best by the Secretary, Treasurer and Principal of the College, and the interest to be used to form a Scholarship (or Scholarships) to be awarded to an M.L.C. girl who, on leaving School, is proceeding to take a University course. It is to be held by her throughout her course, provided that a satis­factory report of her work is handed in at the end of each academic year to the se<;:retary, Treas1,.!rer, an<;i l'rincipal of the College.

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES~'

• The "Old Girls' year" started off with the annual sports meeting

in March. The school grounds were looking their best. and there was a big gathering of old girls to admire them. Margie Giles and Josie Rossiter were in charge of the Medal tournament. which was won by Jean Thompson. '

In April, the annual general meeting was held in the dining ro('m at school. Everyone was pleased to notice so many "recently lefL;;" there; and indeed, they have proved most enthusiastic throughout the year. After the meeting closed, a short play, produced by Cath Edwards, was much appreciated. During supper, Mrs. Norton, on behalf of the Association. thanked Jean Barnes, the retiring treasurer, for her many years of service to the Association.

Apart from the monthly play-readings, arranged by the Dramatic Club, the next function of note was our annual dance, which we held in July in the Karrakatta Club. It was particularly successful., buth socially and financially. In July, too, the Dramatic Club presented four one-act plays. These were produced by Marjorie Foster, Norah Burnell, Rita Dunstan and Nancy Murray.

September and October were busy months for the Association. In September the annual bridge party was held at the' Pleiades Club. Winnie McKenzie won the prize. Some of those present preferred tripoly, and Peggie Marnie carried off the prize for that.

At the end of September, seven car-loads of old girl's hied them­selves to Victoria Reservoir for their picnic-the cars being kindly lent by members of the Association. Everyone enjoyed her afternoon, with swimming, gramaphone music and "billy" tea.

Then, on October 1st, the committee-with an eye to increasing the scholarship fund--held a jumble sale at Cottesloe Beach. Although not the money-maker jumble sales are credited with being, we made several pounds, Might we mention here that any donations to the fund are very gratefully received?

The next day was College Sunday, and the "old girls" were fairly well represented.

That same week. in conjunction with Old Wesleyans' Association, we held a dance at'the Myola Club. There were not as many there as we should have liked. but it was a marked success in other ways. We hope to make these dances a feature of our year's programme, and so hope that as they become better known there will be better support.

This year, we are going to inaugurate a Christmas party, to be held in the Pleiades Club on November 24th. If any members have any bright ideas for this, the committee would' be glad to hear them.

Jean Stone is on her way back from a trip to England and' Scot­land. Socn after her return she will be married.

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ENGAGEMENTS BERYL DALL to Mr. SYDNEY LANGSFORD, of Yoting.

MARJORIE McMILLAN to Mr. DOUGLAS HELSHAM.

UNA ATKINSON to Mr. COLIN ROWLEY, of Wagin.

HOPE HALBERT to Mr. REGINALD REID, of Perth.

MOLLY HARPER to Mr. FAUCKNER, cf Claremont.

BETTY PEAR SE to Mr. BILL HOLMES, of Mingenew.

BETTY CLEMENTS to Mr. BILL ARNOTT, of Mt. Lawley.

PAT GORDON to Flight Lt., COLIN HANNAH, of Kalgoorlie.

ELIZABETH de BERN ALES to Dr. BILL TRETHOW AN, of Perth.

F ANNY SAMPSON to CARL MUNTZ, of Adelaide.

NANCY WARD to FRED McLEOD, of West Subiaco.

JEAN McDONALD to Mr. DESMOND BUSSELL, of Margaret Rivel'.

GWEN CLARK to Mr. NORMAN NORRISH, of Cranbrook.

MARGARET GILES to Mr. BOB WAY, of Perth.

PEGGY WATSON-WILLIAMS to Capt. T. EDWARDS, of Punjab. India.

CONNIE BARRATT to Mr. CLIFFORD STEVENSON, of Mt. Lawley.

NANCY MURRA Y, to MALCOLM McLEOD, of Bunbury. The mar-

riage will take place on December 28th.

DOREEN BARNES to Mr. MacDONALD STONE. of Kellerberrin.

GRETA HANCOCK to GEOFF HAWLEY, of Cottesloe.

GWENDA MOFFLIN to PAUL RANDEL, of Sydney.

BARBARA THOMSON to CLAUS GLOE, of Nedlands.

RUTH FLEMING to TOM SMITH, of Dowerin.

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WEDDINGS On July 14th, in St. George's Cathedral, ISLA McLAREN was married

to Mr. NEVILLE HACK. MARGARET BRISBANE was one of the bridesmaids.

An August 3rd, in London RUBY ARNOTT was married to Com­mander EGERTON LEFROY, of Guildford, Western Australia, and London. WYN HA WKINS was one of the bridesmaids.

Early in MarCh, MOLLIE GORDON was married in Singapore to Mr CYRIL ROBBINS, of Borneo. PAT made the trip up there to be bridesmaid.

The marriage of PAT COTTERELL to Mr. BOB STOWE, of South Perth, took place on Octooer (ith, at Christc;:hun;h, SHElLA Wils her O)1ly bridesmaid,

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ANNE DOOLETTE'S marriage to Mr. JACK MAN-N, of Middle Swal'l, took place on May 20th. SHEILA McPHERSON was her brides­maid.

On May 26th. in Sydney, FLOY DAVIDSON was married to Mr. JAMES MATTHEW.

Last March, PHYLLIS MARNIE was married to Mr. R. L. LEACH. or Kuala Lumpar. .

HHOEDA SCHONELL to Mr. MARTIN WHITMAN. They left in October to make their home in England.

IIELEN McCALLUM to Mr. ROY COLLINS .. of Wesley College. JOSIE ROSSITER was bridesmaid.

QUEENIE ~ YNN to Mr. R. HOWIE, of Travancore, South India.

JOAN VIVIAN to Mr. NORMAN PAYNE.

PAT DRAKE-BROCKMAN to Mr. KLEIN, of Sourabaya.

On September 10th, IDA MANS BRIDGE to ARCH CADMAN, of Perth.

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BIRTHS To Mr. and Mrs. JOHN LEGGOE (Toffee Parker) on June 7th-·-a

daughter.

To Mr. and Mrs. E. WARNE (MOLLIE FARMANER)' on December 17th--a son. .

To Mr. anci· :Mrs. FRANK SQUIRE (Eileen Farm2!'.cr), en January 23rd--a son.

To Mr. and Mrs. JOHN McLEAN (Ruth Wardell-Johnson), on Junc 5th-- a son.

To Mr. and Mrs. COLIN JOHNSTON (Joan Leggoe;--a s::m.

To Mr. and Mrs. WYNDHAM PALMER (Doris Payne), on May 5th --a daughter.

To Mr. and Mrs. ALAN TERRY (Mildred Harms). on May 5th--a daughter.

To Mr. and Mrs. K. G. DUB BERLIN (Gladys Hughes). en May 25th --a daughter.

To Mr. and Mrs. BILL HENWOOD (Grace Rose). on July 4th--a daughter.

To Mr. and Mrs. ASHLEY HUNTER (Bonnie Edwards)--a sen.

To Mr. and Mrs. WEST (Bessie Couper)--a son.

To Mr. and Mrs. C. D. SHEPHERDSON (Verna KittoJ, on May 26th --a daughter.

To Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES WEAVER (Mary Hodgson)-- a daughter.

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PERSONAL M.L.C. old girls going to London should not be lonely there for

long, as there are quite a number of old scholars there already. Lorna Curtin (Newman) has been there since her marriage last year; Ruby Lefroy (Arnott) is living there now; and Muriel Freeman (Jack) is in Cheltenham.

Betty Gravenall is still studying there, and has also spent some time on the Continent. Dorothy Fleming left for London last Sep­tember to study.

Helen Handell is studying medicine in Edinburg. Not studying, but on pleasure bent, ·are Wynne Hawkins and Elsie

Green, who have been holidaying in. England for some time. Josie Rossiter has been there since last May, and is returning at the end of the year. She has been to Europe, too. Betty and Dorothy Hope will leave at the beginning of next year-also Win Marshall, Norma and Jean Higham, Berenice Noseda and Marj. Nunn.

Talking of travelling-but travelling nearer home Phyll Long­bottom went for a trip to Sydney and New Zealand at the beginning of the year. She stayed with Ilene, who is in Sydney now, and saw Nancy McCallum (Simpson) and Muriel Routley (Prowse).

Grace Morley came from Melbourne to holiday in Perth at the beginning of the year.

Ray Williams is leaving soon for a holiday in the Eastern States. Mary Shepherd, who has been nursing in Quairading, has gone to

Melbourne to do more training. Margaret Braid has been training in Sydney. Ailsa has followed in her sister's footsteps, and is nursing in Perth. Other old girls who are training or probation in the city are Lesley Robertson, Pat Barnes, Nancy Morris, Doreen Hawkins, Dorothy Hardwick.

Gwen Clark is leaving next year to take a position at Presbyterian Ladies' College, Goulburn. She is taking Betty Hope's place.

Jean Robertson has just returned from a trip to New Zealand. Mavis Prater has been apPointed head-mistress of Methodist Ladies'

College at Bowral. Rose Moore is in town, doing a course at the Teachers' Training

College. Jessie is nursing at Youanmi. Betty Booth is in charge of the kindergarten at Scotch College.

Pat Gordon has been one of the sports mistresses at School this year.

Pearl McGovern and Nancy Acton have been for a cruise to New Zealand.

Allison Willoughby has just left for a trip to the East. Betty Stringer has been East during the year, too. Joan Hancock has been holidaying in Brisbane.

Barbara Evans made a trip to Singapore at the beginning of the year.

Gwennyth and Mavis Ewens have both been for trips during the year.

Nell Finch was another one who chose New Zealand for her holiday.

Phyllis Leach (Marnie) who has been honeymooning in England since her wedding in March, spent a few days in Western Australia this month, en route for her home in Kuala Lumpur. Peggy has been living in Perth this year.

Dorothy Clark (Mofflin) has been living for the past three years in the Mandated Territory of New Guinea, where her husband, the Rev. Percy Clark, has been working with the Methodist Overseas Missions. They are now on furlough in this State.

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"The Collegian"

METHODIST LADIES' COLLEGE

CLAREMONT.

A Boarding &. Day 5chooI for Girls

NOVEMBER, 1938

GENERAL VIEW OF THE COLLEGE

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PROSPECTUS

CLARE MONT. Tel. 1~2312

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Miss G. M. !V/lLTON., B.A.

REV. A . .T. BARCLAY, Box 16, I{alillll!!J/da

R"" T the ;'\Ietho:list Church Conference of 190 7 a Committee

,~ was appointed to take st::ps to establish a Methoc1is:. y ~ J ,a dies . College.

After careful consideration, the site, on which the pre­

sent pcrtiol1 of the College Building now sta:ncls,\\·as. secured.

Th:: block 0 f land, which is situated at Claremont, contain:3

fifteell acres, with a frontage to the J'>erth-Fremantle Road on (he north and to Freshwater nay on the south.

Fro111 the bro\\' of the hill on \\"hich the College stands, a full view of l,'r::slm'ater Bay and the Darling Ranges can be

obtained. The position and surroundings arc very healthy, and

the :oea breezes which blow from the ocean, \\'hich is only half an hour's walk distant, make the building cool in. 'the hc)ttest weather.

Swimming baths have been erected 011 the foreshore of Freshwater Bay for the use of the'sdiolars. During the sU111111<;r

months the boarders bathe every clay, and lessons in swimming are given by the Sports :Mistress.

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Buildings and Grounds The School Building has been designed with the 'utmost

care and foresight, and is provided with all modern conveniences. Every facility is giyen in school-work, sport and house. The class-rooms are u]Ho-'date in every way. The bedrooms and dormitories are light and airy, and sleeping-out accommodation is provided for those who require it.

The grounds and p1aying-fielc1s. weather.

!inclt1de a hockey-field, 'Seven tennis-c()urts, A pavilion has been erected for use in wet

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The College may be reached by train, C1aremont and Swan­bourne stations being within easy distance. Buses and taxis pass the gate, and the Perth-Claremont tram is within five minutes' walk.

Course of Instrl!ction A complete course of education is provided, beginning at

the Kindergarten. which is t1nder the direction of a specially trained teacher.

The ordinary curriculum includes English. History, French, German. IVlathematics, Geography, Biology, Phisics,' Sc'ripture' Class Singing. Drawing and Needlework.

In the Upper School candidates are prepared for the Junior and Leaving Certificate Examinations of the University of \Vestern Australia. A five years' course of secondary education IS provided.

Reports are sent to the parents each term.

The House The domestic arrangements are under the superintendence

of the Matron.

The l1()me-work and music-practice of the boarders are supervised by the mistresses.

The parents are asked to supply, in writing, a list of those friends at whose hot1ses their daughters may visit for their fortnightly Saturday outing, and during the two week-encl leaves which are allowed each term. (They are also asked to send a list of the clothing supplied to the girls.)

Boarders attend the Methodist and Anglicall Churches; a Bible Class is held at the College on Sunday afternoons.

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Details of Outfit Required -It is essential that the outfit be provided in accordance with

the instructions g,iven below. The details have been carefully planned, and adherence to them is requested.

Uniform-Skirt of dark green wool-de-chine; jumper of light green tobralco for summer, light green wool pullover for winter; dark green bloomers; dark green flannel blazer; school tie. (Bon Marche Ltd., Perth.)

Tunic a11d bloomers of dark gr'een tobralco are worn for games and drill. (Boan' s Ltd., Perth.)

Green w,oollen pullover in winter. (Foy & Gibson's.) The uniform is made to prescribed pattern of materials

specially stocked for the Methodist Ladies' College. Order cards must· be obtained from the School.

H ats-vVhite panama' hats, bound with green, for summer; dark green felt for winter; stitched green tobralco for sport. These are obtained through the School.

Boarders The outfit should include 4 sheets, 4 pillow-cases, 4 table·

napkins, 6 towels, linen bag, serviette-ring, dressing gown, tooth and nail brushes, slippers, at least 4 changes of underclothing, dark fawn rain-coat, umbrella and travelling rug.

Summer Froc1~-A simply made frock of white cotton voile, with no coloured trimming, embroidery or buttons, sleeves to the wrist, skirt plain, without frills, and reasonably full. t \Vhiti stockings and gloves, black shoes. .

fiVinter Costume-Dark green ensemble. Black stockings, (Bon Marche Ltd.) ,

Evening Froch-For summer, a simply made frock of white or cream georgette, of medium length; for, winter,_aplain vel­vet frock, dark-blue or brown, relieved with white lace at neck; beige stockings.

House Frocl?-Ordinary house-dresses of Subdued colours are worn for tea and the evening.

Shoes-Two pairs of walking shoes and one pair of house shoes are required. These must be plain black w,ith low heels. A pair of white tefmis shoes is needed.

N.B.-All articles must be plainly marked, with the full sur· name in indelible ink or with embroidered lettering.

Scholarships The following Scholarships" are awarded each year, and

are open to pupils who have been in attendance during the whole year. Of these Scholarships,one, known as the Senior Scholar­ship, is awarded for the best year's work done by a Senior Student; one, the Intermediate, on general progress in the Junior Certificate Form; and a third,the Junior, on the work of the year and ,on an examination held at the College. .These three Scholarships are given by the Trustees of the Wesley

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Church, Perth. and are known as the G. E. Rowe Scholarships, in memory of Dr. Rowe .. and are of the yalue of tr7 each.

The A. M. LozL'e Scholarship (£10) is awarded for general ;prcficiency among girls between the ages of 13 and IS years. , The Old Girls' ./'issociatioll Sclzoiarship (£IQ) is offered to .the daughter of an old lVI.L.c. girl, to enable her to attend the · Ccllege. Application for the Scholarship 1l1ustbe made to the ,Secretary of the Old Girls' Association.

In awarding the Scholarships, conduct is taken into account. The amount of the Scholarship is in all cases to be ex­

pended in College fees during the ):ear following that in which it is gained.

School Fees The school year consists of three terms of three month~

'each. DAY PUPILS-Under 7 tz 2 o per term

Under 10 £.3 3 0 " Uncler 13 14 4 0

Over 13 £5 5 0 BOARDERS- Uncler 10 ...... £T7 17 0

Under 13 £l8 18 0 Qver 13 ...... £19 19 0

(Ill addition to day fees)

(A discount of 5% will be made on the above fees if the account is paid within 3'0 days of rendering.)

\ VEEKL Y BOARDERS.-A reduction of tz 2S. per term IS made for ~weekly boarders.

N.B.-VVeekly Boarders cannot be accepted unless the week­· end is spent in their own home.

Laundry, tr IOS.; Class Stationery, 2s. 6(1.; Sports, Ss; Physical Culture, 125 6d. per term.

All fees are payable in advance. A term's notice l11ustbc given before the removal of a student, otherwise the fee for · the following term will be charged.

vVhen sisters are sent as boarders, a reduction of IO per .cent. will be made for the second and third. This does not apply to the extra subjects. A reduction will also be made in the case of daughters of Ministers of all Churches.

EXTRA SUBJECTS £ s. cl. Pianoforte (BegillJ1ers) 2 2 0 per term

(Junior) 2 12 6 .') (Senior) 3 3 0

Singing ...... ...... ...... .. .... 3 3 0 )}

Violin ...... "- ...... ...... - ...... ...... . ..... 3 3 0 " Elocution ............ ...... ............ . ..... .. .... I I 0 "

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EXTRA SUBJECTS (C01~t.) . '£ s. d. per term Painting ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... 2 2 0 "

~rawin~ ............ : ...... ...... ...... ...... I 17 6 " 1 ypewntmg ...... ...... ............ ...... ...... I 0 " Book-keeping and Business

Principals ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... 2 12 6 Shorthand ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... I I I 6 ,. Dressmaking ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... I I I 6 " Domestic Science ...... ...... ...... ...... I IQ 0 " Riding-li1struction is arranged for when. desired,

Fee 5/- per lesson. , Copies of the Prospectus nlay be obtained direct fr0111 the

College or the Secretary. Enquiries and applications for admission should be. made

to the College, or to the Secretary-Rev. A. J. BARCLA Y,

Box. 16 Kalamuncla. Tel. Kal. 72.

Term Dates for 1939 •

1st TERM commences' on TUESDA Y, 14th FEB~ 2nd TERM commences on TUESDAY, 30th MAY 3rd TERM commences on TUESDAY, 12th SEPT.

WESLEY COLLEGE SOUTH PERTH

A Boarding and Day School for Boys

Under the auspices of the Methodist Church of Western Australia

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Dr. J. L. ROSSITER, M.A., D.Litt.. Dip. Ed.

QI1laplctht : Rev. Dr. R. T. TRENAMAN, M.A., Ph.D.

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State whether a Day Scholar, Day, Weekly or QU/arterly Boarder

Name and Address of Parent or Guardian

Profession or Occupation of Parent 01' Gltardia'll .................................. .

Reliqlious Denominah·on .............................................................. : ......................................... ..

Wishes of Parents or Guardians as to Education of the St'udent,

ineluding ((Extras" to be taken ......................................................................... ..

Detai ls concerning H ealtlt, if any SltCh information needS' to be

given .............................................................................................................................. ,: ............... ..

Post direct to the College or to REV. A. J. BARCLA Y. BOX 16, KALAMUNDA