The

" Collegian"

METHODIST LADlE COLLEGE

Claremont, W.A.

1946

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wqr illullrgtan 34th Year November, 1946.

M.L.C. OFFICIALS, 1946

PREFECTS:

RHONDA SINCLAIR (Heau Prefect)

BETTY GIBSON

JUDITH MAULDON

PAT HAMMOND

BARBARA HUDSON

VERNA RICHARDS

HOUSE OFFICIALS:

ATHENS: BARBARA HUDSON (Captain ), NOELLE DUKES (V.C.).

ROME: P AT HAMMOND (Captain) , VERNA RICHARDS (V.C.).

SPARTA: RHONDA SINCLAIR (Captain), JUDITH MAULDON (V.C.) .

TROY: BETTY GIBSON (Ca ptain ), BETTY HAMILTON (V.C. ).

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"COLLEGIAN" COMMITTEE:

RHONDA SINCLAIR (Editress)

BETTY GIBSON PAT HAMMOND

JUDITH MAULDON

JOYCE PROUD

NOELLE DUKES

V ALERIE FOSTER

BARBARA HUDSON

VERNA RICHARDS

ELAINE WEBSTER

DAPHNE LUCRAFT

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MISS JEAN S. BOWDEN, B.A., Dip. Ed.

THE COLLEGIAN

MISS JEAN S. BOWDEN, B.A., Dip. Ed.

The appointment at the beginning of this year of Miss Jean S. Bowden B.A., Djp. Ed. as principal in succession to Miss Walton was indeed a milestone in till:! history of the College, marking, as it did, a change in HeadmistressEs after the not inconsiderable term of thirty-two years.

With the resumption of School in February of this year the College Council introduced Miss Bowden to us at a special Assembly, and we were afforded opportunity for a closer acquaintance with the new ''Head''.

It was soon evident that considerable reforms were im­minent. After the troubloU6 times of war years much more was now possible in the way of staffing, uniform, and general amenities, and our new Principal lost no time in

taking advantage of rapidly improving conditions to fu r ther the interests of the College. All of which, with the loyal support and co-operation of everyone from the most senior to the humblest junior. augurs well fo r the future of the

School.

So, on the occasion of our first publication since MIss Bowden's arrival in the State, we take now the opportunity of extending to her a sincere and respectful welcome frem the "Sunny West", while assuring her of our loyalty and

esteem.

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This year opened a new phase of our school life with the appointment of Miss Bowden as Head Mistress on the retirement of Miss VValt'On who was Principal of this College from 1913 to 1945.

We have seen the fir st anniversary of V.P. Day-the long awaited end of \iVorld War 11. During the first year of peace ' we have don~ our best, in our own small way , to settle again into a normal life and to work fo r the consolidation of that hard won peace.

The year has been, generally, a happy one, and there are many of li S who regretfully watch it draw to a close. \iV e trust that next year will bring as interesting a school life as we have en joJ ed during I946, so-here's to a happy and successful [947.

SCHOOL PREFECTS

Standing (Left to Rig ht) : B. Hudson , B. Gibson . V. Richards. J . Mauldon . Sitting: P. Hammond. R. Sinclair (Hea d Prefect).

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BETTY PEARSON

( 1940- 1945)

Captain of School 1945

School Prefect,

Captain of Tray,

Captain of "A" Hockey,

Member of --A-­Tennis a nd '-A-'

Basket Ball Teams, 1943

Leaving Certificate 1945

THE COLLEGlAN

LOISETTE RUn ( 1939 - 1945)

Dux of the School, 1945

Head Prefect,

Captain of Rome,

Editress of "The Collegia n"

Leaving Certificate 1945

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A precedent was created on November 25th when ollr College unday was held for the first time in Wesley Church, Perth.

Our choir excelled itself; and two solo items added to the enjoyment of the large congregation who joined us.

The Annual Bazaar was an unqualified succe 's, thanks to Miss Corr's inexhaustable energy and to the generosity of our many kind donor:. The Methodist Homes benefited by the proceeds which amounted to £45.

Our 1945 peech Day was a special one, for on that day wc bade our last farewells to Miss Walton who retired after thirty­two years as Principal of the College. The items rendered by the choir and the country dancers trained, respecti\,'ely, by Miss Hodges and Mrs. Beilby, were moo t enjoyable, and the pro­gramme was concluded with presentations and farewell speeches to Mi's Walton.

Nineteen hundred and forty six is almost over and, looking back, it has been a very full year.

On April 1st we celebrated Miss Walton's birthday with an early morning visit from the entire school, and a lusty rendering of "Happy Birthday" beneath her balcony, while two prefects carried arlllsful of Rowers into the house. \Ve hope Miss \IValtoll had as happy a day as we wished for her.

Anzac Day dawned gray and cloudy but. nevertheless we took part in a special schools' service, a sincere tribute to the Anzacs, at Presbyterian Ladies College.

On April 28th the prefects attended "University Sunday" at St. GeOl'ge's Cathedral , where they participated in an impre sive service.

The school greatly enjoyed the visit frOl11 the Methodist Home Mission Commission who conducted As embly for us, admired

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(Jur College grounds and photographed the school and the Head­mistress and Prefects on the front steps.

Interest in the A.S.e.M. has been sustained through the year by the attendance of our girls at the Holiday Camp in May, at Camp Re-union Meeting on June 21st, at the "Treasure Hunt"' arranged by Miss Hope, and at the service held in St. George's College Chapel on June 23rd.

The anniversary of V.P. Day brought a welcome holiday. On the previous Friday the prefects arranged and conducted a Victory Thanksgiving Assembly, concluding with the distribution of Victory Medals to all of the girls.

M.L.e. was well represented when Lieutenant-General Sir William Dobbie addressed the Y ollth Rally at the Capitol Theatre on July 7th. He spoke of his experiences during the \\'ar , and urged us to have faith in God. The Junior boarders went to hear him when he spoke at Fremantle.

"Rita," a reconditioned rowing boat. was a welcome addition to Barclay House, and has afforded hours of fun for the youngsters. IoRodney" was later able to keep her company. The appeal for donations and help towards a Doll's House for Barc1ay House aroused a generous response.

The school concert, which was held on July 27th was a great success. The proceed!", £23, were donated to Barclay House. At the conclusion of the concert a charming photograph of Miss vValton was presented to the school by the Old Girls' Association.

The e"cursioll to Cottesloc Beach, which Mrs. Nicholas arranged one Friday afernoon, was thoroughly enjoyed by our senior biology students. Mrs. Nicholas also took the seniors to the Shell Theaterette one afternoon in the first term .

Our fi fth form students were privileged to visit and inspect the Lady Gowrie Child Centre, and the Kindergarten College, during second term, and the physiology student also visited the Eureka Flour Mill during third term. M r. Day made this excursion possible.

A tasty "Tuckshop" held towards the end of second term raised 12/ 2/- for Junior Red Cross Funds. The afternoon tea which was served on Sports' Day also provided a considerable contribution for the Junior Red Cross.

During the year many people have come to the school and addressed us during assembly. Miss Rooroa van Eysinga, a Dutch woman, told us about her experiences in Batavia. Dr. G. van der Veen, of the University of Amsterdam. enlightened us on the history of the East Indies. Mr. Humphreys discussed finance and savings with us-the outcome being a highly success­ful M.L.e. War Savings Group. Miss Robertson, General Secretary of the Young "if omen's Christian Association, told us

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about the actIvities of thi. movement in England, Europe and India. Sgt. Markey of the Police Force gave us two addresses on Safety First, which we hope has had a favourable effect on M.L.e. road sense. Another member of the Force, too, has held up traffic on the Highway to give practice to the Barelay House children in the rules of the road. Miss Chadwick, of the Australian tudent Christian Movement, gave us an inspiring talk on the consolidation of peace. Mr. Porter of the Inter­Varsity Fellowship told us about General Dobbie's struggle in Malta during the war. Miss Mower's address aroused interests in the Junior Reel Cro s with the resu lt that a large circle has been formed in the College under the able leadrship of Miss Leslie. l\Iiss Margaret Dlanchal-d explained the work of a librarian and told us about the course which has to be taken to become a qualified librarian. Mr. Kees Boeke, a delegate of the New Education Fellowship onference, which took place in Australia in October, gave us a long and highly interesting address about his "Workshop" near Utrecht in Holland.

This year's charity donations were distributed as follows to:

"Save the Children" F und. £2/2/-; Crippled Children . i2/2/-; The Blind, i2/2/-; [-Tome of Peace Building Appeal, il /l/-; Home Missions. i3 / 3/ -; Foreign Missions. is; Parkerville Children's Home. iI / I/ -.

The money from the sale of unclaimed Pound goods was donated to the Red Cross.

BOARDERS' NOTES

First term began on a happy note with the great news that the ban on talking in the corridors had been lifted. The West Wing was opened, so we had a larger number of new girls than usual.

A Musical Appreciation Club, and Senior and Junior Dramatic Clubs were formed early in t.he term. Miss Fraenkel , Miss Schorer and Miss Langenbac.h led these dabs which met on Tuesday. Thursday and Friday evenings respectively. Miss Schorer also arranged a choir for the boarders but it ceased activity. The Senior Dramatic Club, however, has continued in its work and, even though Miss Schorer has left owing to her unfortunate illness, it was successful in producing a musical play "Cinderella" which was performed on Tuesday afternoon, the 22nd October. The Junior Dramatic Club also produced a concert for the rest of the boarders. On Wednesday nights we all attend the Tuckshop­"Un-club" and a most popular entertainment. Mrs Nic.holas, too, has been taking several of the girls to the Naturalist Club meetings held each month in Perth.

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Our first 6'pecial bus since 1939 arrived at the front door on Saturday 30th March, to take Mrs Nicholas, Miss Schorer and 43 excited boarders for a picnic to Scarborough.

On the last Saturday night of 1st term we held a very informal but most enjoyable concert. The following evening the sixth-form boarders held a short service in the hall. The resident mistresses and girls formed the congregation.

We arrived back for the 2nd term during the "black-out." Some "professed" to be disappointed that there -was no study at night.

At the beginning of the term Miss Lapthorne took some of us to hear General Dobbie speak .in the Fremantle Town Hall. She also took some to St. Andrew's Church to hear Mildred Cable and 'Franceska French give lantern-lecture on the Gobi Desert; others heard the same two speakers at Claremont.

Second term marked the inauguration of a series of Everyman's Music Redtals held at M.L.C. and attended by all the local secondary schools. The artists in the first recital were Lorna McKean and Edward Black; in the second were Zoe Lenegan, Stephan Dornan and Lio Chase. The third and last of the series was given by Otti Veit, Vaughan Hanly and Stephen Dornan. Several of the girls also attended some A.B.C. concerts at Winthrop Hall to which they were taken by Miss Gamble and Miss Lapthorne.

On Thursday, the 15th of August, the girls were told to prepare themselves for a fancy dress party to be held on the following Saturday, the last of the term. On the Saturday, the girls, in their fancy dresses came in to the Common Room where they were photographed and then proceeded to the hall. There was a great variety of costumes­gollywog, Arabian beauty, Indian squaw, newspaper 'boy and many others. At the end of the grand march everyone went onto the stage and presented herself to the judges. When each had been presented, Miss Bowden, in a party spirit, ·gave prizes to a Spanish lady and a waitress. Supper was served in the dining hall where the laden tables were lit by candles. The evening was voted a great success.

On Sunday, 18th August, the sixth form boarders had the privilege of attending a lecture of Japanese P.O.W. conditions by Dr. Bruce Hunt. That night the sixth form boarders arranged another evening service for the end of term.

And now we are deep into the third term. On Saturday 21st of September Miss Bowden and ·Mrs. NiCholas took us on a marvellous picnic to Mundaring Weir. again in a special bus-the driver enjoyed it almost as much as the girls and he helped us by building the fire where we cooked our sausages.

Our Junior Dramatic Club members were taken by Miss Langenbach to the Patch Theatre one Saturday afternoon to see a series of short plays.

This year the girls who sang in the <."hoir with the Claremont Methodist Sunday School students were invited to their tea-party, which was held on the Tuesday following the 'Anniversary, and had a grand time.

With that we must say good-bye, so, good luck you examination girls-though by the time this appears in print it will be necessary only to wish that the results are good. Good Luck to all who are coming back next year-witB. all your possessions clearly named in the right places-all the luck in the world.

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LIBRARY NOTES

This year Miss Langenbach has been in charge of our libraries and we are grateful for the keen interest she 'has taken.

This year a thorough stocktaking of the Reference Library was done and all the books were re-numbered and assigned to appropriate sections on the shelves. The addition of a table and chairs for the use of those interested in the library, and the :use of the daily papers, magazines, periodicals left there was greatly appreciated. During the year the Senior Library has been greatly enlarged. There is, however, still scope for more modern fiction and light reading. The girls are losing mterest because most of the books, on the whole, are heavy reading and need a great deal of concentration.

On re-cataloguing the books during the first and second terms, it was found that quite 150 had been lost during the last few years. This means that many girls have not handed back their books on leaving school, so, Old Girls, do have a look round at home and see if you have any.

There is a marked difference in our Junior Library, too, this year. Last year's books have been thoroughly over'hauled, repaired and re­catalogued and the addition of 'a great many new books has filled the shelves to overflowing. The enthusiasm with which these books have been received is a witness to !Miss Langenbach's good choice. There have also been donations from the Junior members themselves. Keep up the good work, g.irls! But please don't forget to return the library books.

We should like to acknowledge the many welcome donations which we have received from: Miss Walton. Mrs. Langenbach, Mrs .Lewis Jones, Mrs. Hamilton, Desma James (who is now an old girl), Rev. David Dundas, Rev. 'R. Hocking, Mr. Place.

FRENCH CLUB NOTES

Our activities this year, though few, have .been quite successful. At our first meeting, Pat Hammond was elected President, Rhonda Sinc1air, Secretary, and Betty Gibson, Treasurer.

Our social evenings, aIthO'Ugh they gave the Committee a few head­aches, were well attended and enjoyed by all our ardent French students. We conducted several "Quiz" sessions as well as other competitions, and once we even managed a play, which afterwards was performed at the Alliance Club in Perth. Of course, supper was most acceptable at the conclusion of each evening-as the boarders will verify. The proceeds of these evenings were spent for additions to our French Library.

Those of us who went with Miss Smith or Miss FraenkeL ,to the Alliance Francaise meetings, where we endeavoured to "parler francais," enjoyed those evenings very much, and they gave us some ideas for our own French Club socials.

We hope that this interest in French will be sustained next year, and that the Club activities will be even more freq·uent and more varied.

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SWIMMING NOTES

Our Annual Inter-Ra-use Swimming Sports were held at Claremont Baths on March 16th. The sport was good and competition keen. Rome started with a good lead and, although Sparta caught up, finally carried. the day with 100 points. Sparta was 2nd with 94 points, Athens 3rd with 83 points and Troy 4t1h with 77. The champion swimmers were :-

Open Champion Under 16 ~ .. .

Under 14

Champion Diver

Jean Sykes Elaine Weaver

Jan Quartermaine

Lurleen Morrell

In the inter-school event at Modern School we came 5th, at Perth College 3rd, and at our own sports 5th.

SWIMMING

Back Row : A . Watkins . E . Weaver. J . Sykes. J. Quartermaine.

HOCKEY

Centre Row: D. Lucraft. W. Hayward. E . Webster. M. Webster. V . Johnstone. L. Pearson.

Sitting : N. Dukes. B . Mills. L. Morrell. M. Stotter. M. Tweedie.

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"A" HOCKEY NOTES

Our hockey team maintained a good standard this year, thanks to the help of Mrs. Johnston.

On July 13~h the M.L.C. Old Girls came back to school and we had a strenuous match against them. We also played the Albany High School girls when they visited Perth during last term. We were de­feated, but it was a fast and most enjoyable game.

Resul ts of the HA" team m atches were:­M.L.C. defeated Perth Modern School . .2-1 M.L.C. defeated St. Hilda's .. .. .. 2-1 M.L.C. defeated M.L.C. Old Girls. . . . .. 3-0 M.L.C. drew with P.L.C. .. .. .. .. .. 1·1 Albany High School defeated M.L.C. 5-1

" B " Team Matches M.L.C. drew with P.L.C. .. . . .. .. .. 3-3 M.L.C. defeated St. Hilda's .. . . . . .. 1-0 Perth Modern School defeated M.L.C. 6-1

ATHLETIC NOTES

The only inter-school event in which we competed was at St. Hilda's. Our Inter-House Athletic Sports were held on the hockey field on the afternoon of Friday, October 4th. There was a larger crowd of spectators than usual, and the weather could not have been better.

The girls being most enthusiastic, the competition 'Was very keen. It was not until the last race was over that it was possible to tell which house would be the winner.

Troy carried off the cup with 63 points, Rome and Sparta tied for 2nd place with 57 points each, and Athens was not far behind with 44 points. The champion runners were ;-

Open . . .. Verna Johnston Under 16 .. Betty Nelson Under 14 . . Judith Smith

After the sports afternoon tea was served in the dining hall and the proceeds of £8-12-0 were forwarded to Junior Red Cross.

Our grateful thanks are extended to all those gentlemen who gave such able assistance on the sport's >field.

BASKET BALL NOTES

On Tuesday, 2nd July, St. Hilda's challenged M .L .C. for a game at their school. We were badly defeated in both teams;- the "A" scoring 9-21 and the "BH 11-22. We congratulate St. Hilda's on their successful effort, but hope to put up a better fight next time-"Practice makes perfect"! girls.

On Saturday 13th July, the Old Girls played the present members. We were glad to see them all once more-just like old times for some of us. The score was 27-16 to the Old Girls.--Congratulations.

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TENNIS NOTES

The highlight of the tennis n ews this year is the entry of a Methodist Ladies' College Slazenger Cup Team for the first time since the war years. Unfortunately we were 'Unable to obtain much practice together and were defeated by St. Hilda's. However, the game was good ex­perience, and we hope next year's team will do better.

The team members had the opportunity, during first term, of playing a former Slazenger Cup Team at an Old Girls' afternoon. We were beaten badly, which was to be expected, as the opposing team was successful in carrying off the cup for the College a few years previously.

The tournament to decide the Under 16 and Open Tennis Champion is being held in third t erm.

Good luck to next year's Slazenger Cup Team.

ATHLETICS Back Row : V. Johnston, B. Nelson. J. Smith.

BASKET BALL entre Row: L. Stok es , B. Hamilton, J . Proud, G. Mothe rslaw,

M. Metcalf, M. Gibson.

TENNIS Front Row : N. Dukes (also Basket Ball) , j . Wells, P . Hammond, B. Mill •.

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M.L.C. OLD GIRLS' ASSOCIATION

Committee Members

President: Margaret Way; Vice Presidents: Eva Norton, Jean Barnes; Joint Secretaries: June Bear, Rachael Watson; Treasurer: Meryl Gibson, June Birt, Phyllis Longbottom: Peg Wickens (Pleiades Representative); Joy Christiaru:;en, (Dramatic Club Secretary); Betty Pearson, (Country Members).

We are proud to announce the following Honoul's:-

Dr. Majorie Lyon, formerly P.O.W. in Japanese hands has been awarded the O.B.E.

Kathleen Barnes (Captain . A.A.N.S .), mentioned in Despatches for disting·uished service in the South West Pacific Area.

Marilyn Wilson, has been awarded a Gowrie Scholarship.

FolU' of our members joined the University this year thus bringing the number to eight Arts, and two Science students.

Next year we hope to have Collegian Notes. Owing to paper shortage this has not been possible for several years. The Old Girls' Association News will be posted to all members.

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MEASLES

You wake up in the morning Sorta feeling kinda queer, And you wonder what you've done To get the lumps behind your ear. You go to yell to mother And you find you've got a croak, Kinda like you was the sorta boy Whose voice is going broke. There's a funny feelin' in your eyes As though they ain't much good, And you think of getting out of bed Then wonder if you should. When father peeps inside the door With sponge so nice and wet, Instead of saying "Hurry up!" He says ''What's wrong, my pet?" And then before you start to speak Your temperature is took, The doctor, when he feels your chest, Writes MEASLES in the book.

A PRAYER

The sound of battle raged around, A wounded soldier lay Without a friend to comfort him , He turned to God to pray.

"Oh God forgive me all my wrong. Teach me the way to thee Keep my loved ones fret from harm And make my country free." Make my comrades brave and true; The battle they must win To make all people free again, And save this world from sin. Through life not oft I thought of you Who reigneth up on high; Now, like a cringing coward. turn When I am going to dic."

Dimly he saw his mother'" face She sat there in her chair, Her whitened head was slightly bowed As if she were in prayer.

He heard sweet music all around, He saw the Master's face A voice was softly calling him, To his last resting place.

"TOMMY"

PAT WILKINSON (Aged 15)

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ON THE HOCKEY FIELD

You must not hit between your legs, So Lurlee:n hitting, gave a jump; The ball went flying: so did she. She landed flat with quite a bump. On either side of Lurleen stand Half backs Elaine and Maxine. They're always tackling well, and we 'Have not two players quite so keen. When Betty swings her hockey stick The goalie's knees begin to knock: The ball goes whizzing past her legs­She may recover from the shock. Whe:It Verna runs with flying feet She takes the ball right down the wing, With ju-st one hand upon her stick; She nearly does the Highland Fling. ''It's in!" the P.L.C. girls said Applauding someone's forceful shot; Cried Winnie, sitting on the ball, "I beg your pardon, but, it's not!" There's Marion out upon the wing; A trail of dust she leaves behind; The hockey ball she bears before; Those in her way had better mind! Our inner, Mary. whisks along. And gaily dribbles down the field; She's going at a mighty rate-Their team had better die or yield. For tackling Noelle's jolly good; She takes the ball from off their stick­She passes out upon the wing-It's down the field! Gosh! That was quick!

Their team goes running on and on, And things are looking pretty bad, When lo! there's Lola stepping forth. It's our team now that's feeling glad. Upon the field on practice days, The little ones come for a game; They'll grow up soon, and we will have A team to put all else to shame.

"RUBBER BALL"

PRACTICE

When 1 wake the first thing 1 hear; "It is time to get up for your practice, dear", And though it is frosty. early, and cold, 1 straight way get up and do as I'm told. 1 fi rst plaY' a piece and then a scale For in my exams 1 don't want to fail They say one day a musician I'll be, But Oh! I just wish they'd swap places with me.

iDOIRTHY NELSON (Aged 12)

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THE WOLF

A woll is an animal, cruel, and strong, Who hunts and who chases the whole day long; He is keen and is sharp, and qui'ck as a flash, On some prey that he sees, he will certainly dash.

You ne'er could mistake the noise that he makes, And when it is heard by the prey, it just shakes, For that prey may be sure when the woll makes his grab, That his hold is as tight as the claws of a crab.

And with what I have said this poem I end, But, before, to you some advice I'll extend-If you think in the clutches of wolves you may be, You just ought to eat pickled onions for tea!

WONHOONOSE

I recoiled, I shuddered, I felt the words manifest themselves, each syllable so insinuating, so ghastly. My mind registered dire fate. I looked around, horror, gripping 'horror in my heart. What maniacal, diabolic intrigue was this? 0 GOd, that I was born but to die! Surely tomorrow, I should perIsh in deep, agonizing pain, a slow, cruel death, my death of the seven cuts. A stifling bitter destiny for one so young. Yet, I have courage, it must come, ii is inevitable. I, of proud heritage, can buckle on my armour and meet trus terrible pronouncement:-

"You are expected to have a cold shower each day at 6-45 a.m."

THE LITTLE LOST GIRL

Once a little girl called Mary Wandered into the woods to play, And then she lost her way And there she had to stay For all the long summer's day.

The night was drawing n~ar She heard the hoofbeats of some deer Then she woke for it was morning clear, And then she saw her mummy near "Oh, dear!" she cried, "Oh, dear!"

BARBARA

KA Y KENDALL (Aged 8) IBarclay House

MY GARDEN

In my garden grows A beautiful big rose, Some mignonette and daffodils And snowdrops near the window sills.

The dewdrops glisten in the sun And in it I get lots of fun, I gather flowers every day To make the house look bright and gay.

SUSANNE UGLOW (Form II)

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THE BUTTERFLY

Brown and yellow butterfly. Passing this way, I'm very glad to see you. On a sunny day.

Your home is in the leafy trees, Where little birds make nests, o butterfly, 0 butterfly. Do you ever rest?

Every day I see you. Talking to the flo wers, Flying in amongst the reeds,

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I'm sure you have such happy hours.

Playing hide and seek with birds, Talking with the bees, Looking for your little ones, That play among the trees.

• HELEN FORSAITH (Aged 9)

ANGUISH

God why must I, thy servant Bear such mortal pain? Surely thou know est me, Can free my soul again From this cruel torment, and Drag forth from dark despair Some gleam of hope, long buried In a world of care? o Lord who know'st my every thought Who see'st my smiles and tears. Quiet the raging tumult that Gives rise unto my fears. Only Thou hast power now This surging grief to calm, Your words of comfort in my heart Would be as soothing balm.

MY ROAD

Through the green-leafed gum trees, By the trickling creeks. With the sunlight glancing On the brown-red dust in streaks,

Winding through the bush-land Wild. unfenced, and free, A road of pea,ce and friendship

Is the only road for me.

But when I feel a-weary And heavy seems my load, I'd like to stop, and rest awhile In the place. beyond the road .

F.A.

JUNE WADE

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THE PREFECTS' TREAT

Friday, February 22nd was a special occasion for our College Pre­fects, for that evening Miss Wallon took us out, with Miss Colliver, our 1945 Form~Mistre6s.

Unfortunately, one of ow' number was unable to join us due to sickness; her place was willingly taken by a VI B boarder.

We met !Miss Walton at His Majesty's Theatre where we gave her a spray of flowers for her frock.

The picture we saw was "The Great Waltz", the story of the life, love and music of Johan Strauss, which thrilled us and left us devoted for life to the Strauss WaltZES.

To conclude a delightful outing, Miss Walton took us to supper to the Cafe Florentino.

Thank you Miss Walton for a most enjoyable evening which we greatly appreciated.

RHONDA SINCLAIR (Form VIA)

EPISODE BIOLOGICAL

Towards the end of second term Junior and Sixth form went for a 'Biology excursion, to Cottesloe beach, under the guidance of Mrs. Nicholas.

At 2-25pm., when the bell rang for us to leave, there was a wild rush for the cloakroom with much -combing of hair and arranging of hats just in case anyone should see us.

Soon we were all squashed into the Pioneer bus which had been hired for our benefit, but alas! he bus would not start. After much fussing and prodding by the bus driver, and many groans from us, we were off.

When we reached the bea-ch we ran down the sandhills with freedom, our hats and practical books being left behind. Soon we were all walking along the beach with our eyes glued to the ground, poking among shells and sea-weed and eating a great deal of hair blown into our faces by the strong wind.

After finding many decadent wogs we were told to go back to the rocks and sear-ch in the calm water for some live specimens; but some of us had more fun looking for a presumed subterranean cave among the rocks.

When the bus was due to return we scrambled up the rocks, clinging onto a support with one hand, and holding billowing skirts down with the other, until we reached the top. Several of our party were seen to be scurrying from the little confectionary shop near-by, because somehow or other news had got around that they had chocolates for sale, and M.L .C. girls never could resist the urge for chocolates.

At the close of a very pleasant afternoon we arrived back at school with a lot of specimens, tangled hair. and less sixpence which we had spent- how ?

PAMELA HARDWICK (Junior Form)

20 THE COLLECrAN November, 1946

THE FIREWORKS CELEBRATION ON V.P. DAY

We were standing in King's Park near the monument over-looking the river. The night was clear and cold· with a nip of frost in the air.

Suddenly the first rocket shot into the air making a silver arc in the darkness. ThilS comet (so one could almost call it) burst, and a crowd of silver stars tumbled down to the water below. Then the second came, and the third, and many more.

A pause-we waited breathlessly. Up came another rocket-it burst and this time a host of coloured stars, green, pink, blue and white tumbled out. Some of these stars were yoked together.

Another looked like a big green ChinelSe lantern. These did not rise very high in the air but looked lovely floating gently down growing dimmer and dimmer until they finally disappeared.

June 10th. Let us never forget. J .P.

APPLIED QUOTATIONS

"In my veins there is a w ish, And a memory of a fi sh ."

Boarder s' Dinner

"Woe, alas! What, in our house?"

Rumour of a school dance.

"Con the letters kept by me" Boarders' Invitations.

"And where am I ? My friends, are up and dreSlSed."

Overslept bell. "What makes the rear rank breathe so 'ard"

Croc. with Scotch in sight.

"I hear a sudden cry of pain!" Hair-dressing.

"What has she done to be treated thus? " Breakfast Duty.

"Still it cried 'Sleep no more' to all the house." Rising bell.

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Apologia: "One couldn't carry on life comfortably with· out a little blindness to the fact that everything has been

said better t han we can put it O'Urselves."-George Eliot.

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