December 1950 School Magazine

December, 1950

. Brisbane Girls' Grammar School Magazine

Brisbane Girls' Grammar School Magazine

December, 1950

Club Notes

pen" and that. "the age of chivalry is not dead". Popular music won its battle against classical to the jubilation of the jive addicts. At the last meeting impromptu speeches were held and this proved the most successful day of all, mainly due to the enthusiasm with which the Third Formers joined in the dis- cussions. The talent of some of them is a good sign for future clubs. Finally, the Debating Club would like to extend their thanks to Miss Crooks for the patience with which she listened to our efforts and for helpful criticism. DRAMATIC CLUB Under the direction of Miss England, the hard work of the Dramatic Club brought results in the pecuniary success of the Model Theatre on Parents' Day. Not all who wished to join could do so, but the privileged members enjoyed them- selves immensely. For several weeks, all were busy cutting out. and pasting the Model Theatre. Prior to this, we amused one another with comic and pathetic mimes, and extracts from ' 'A Christmas Carol". All members wish to thank Miss England and those who helped to make our club so enjoyable. ~ MUSIC CLUB Under the guidance and direction of Miss Frederick, the Music Club spent several very interesting afternoons. When we first met, we were given a talk in which Miss Frederick traced the development of the art of playing bells, and our interest was quickened by pictures and recordings of the world's great bells. However, the main subject under rliscussion was the Symphony Orchestra. Miss Frederick's series of talks on the various players and their instruments was supplemented by many recordings of the instruments played separately and together. · At the final meeting, several of the Club's 'young hopefuls' gave creditable performances, and the entertainment culminated in the playing of a record, just to show us how it should be done ! Our warmest :hanks are due to Miss Frederick for so increasing our appreciation and understanding of Orchestral music. We regret, that owing to unforseen mishaps, the num- ber oJ Il1eetings was so few, >but here's hoping that next year's club may have better luck ! 35 ~

CAMERA CLUB One of the largest and most popular clubs which met on alternate Friday afternoons during the two winter terms , was the Camera Club. Presided over by Miss Matthews and Miss Brophy, some fifty girls gained valuable information con- cerning the parts of the carr.era, developing and printing of films and trick photography. Although in actual practice, some of our attempts to photograph twins from one girL ghosts opening doors, etc ., were unsuccessfuL we at least learned the principle. Miss Matthews also told the girls what provdes the best subject-matter for snap-shots and how to produce silhouettes and well-balanced photographs, as well as how to use light and shade to advantage. We would like to thank Mrs. Tully for the interesting and instructive talk she gave us one afternoon, concerning press photography. Her information here was gathered from actual experience. On one occasion, the boarders "blacked out" the typing :room and each girl printed a negative which she herself pro- vided. Miss Matthews furnished us with lamps and frames, thus making this experiment possible, and under her watchful eye this, at least, proved successful. In conclusion, we wish to thank Miss Matthews and Miss Brophy for the interest they showed in our club and the help- ful advice they offered at each meeting. DEBATING NOTES For the two middle terms after an honest week's work, a small but select Debating Club met in the laboratory. For days before each meeting, debaters could be seen canvassing for pobts, and talking together in hushed tones and with looks profound. After the three o'clock bell had tolled its dismal warning, the debaters gathered for the fray and with determined looks stated their case before a critical audience of Third Formers, then waited nervously fm Miss Crooks to pronounce sentence. A great variety of subjects was discussed and it was decided that "it is permissable to spank a child if one has a definite end in v iew", that ··the sword is mightier than the 34