December 1954 School Magazine

Brisbane Girls' Grammar School Magazine

December, 1954

December, 1954

Brisbane Girls' Grammar School Magazine

ANNUAL BALL Our Annual Ball was once again held in conjunction with the Old Boys' Association, at Cloud/and on May 28th, 1954. The Presidents of both Associations, Miss Beth Cavaye and Mr. Cli ve Harburg rece ived the official guests. These included the Chance llor of the University, Dr. Otto Hirschfeld and Mrs. Hirschfe ld, Miss L. Crooks and Miss M. A. Mac- millan, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Mclucas, memi;>e rs of the Board of Trustees and represen tati ves of ot he r kindred associations from Queensland, inter-State and overseas. Sixteen debutantes were presented to Dr. and Mrs. Otto Hirschfeld by the Matron of Honour, Mrs. Harburg. They were: Roslyn Leitch, Colleen Bracken , June Harris , Fay Taylor, Gloria Buck, Janet Hay, Les ley Clark, Hope Smith, Jill Rogers, Jill Malouf, Pam Napier, June Hampson, Nola Kreigher, Lurline Dillon, Moira Grigor and Noela Strachan. The com- bined Associations congratulate these girls on adding dignity and grace to such a successful function . The debutantes ' cake, the work of Penneys, was made in the form of the school badge with each debutante's name inscribed on the book. Thi s was cut at supper by Mrs. Hirschfeld. As a memento of the occasion each girl received a fob brooch in keeping with the school colour. Although our ball was a success socially and financially our Com- mittee fee ls that many more members of both Associations could have been present at this function. Our thanks go to the Combined Ball Committee with Secretaries Maureen O'Connell and Barrie Seale, and to Mrs. T . G. Bain and Barbara Lansbury for so successfully training our debutantes . GRAMMAR FUN FAIR On Saturday, September 18th , the Grammar Fun Fair was held in the grounds of the Brisbane Grammar School. The Fair was organ ised by the Old Girls ' and Old Boys' Associations, the Parents' and Friends' Association and representatives of both schools, under the leadership of Colonel Hubert Harris. It was estimated that over 20,000 people attended during the after- noon and evening, thus making it a monster Fun Fair. In addition to the stalls usually associated with such a function, there were numerous amusements and entertainments to cater for all ages . The Fair was officially opened by the Attorney-General, Mr. Power, acompanied by Mrs. Power, in the preesnce of Old Girls and Old Boys, present girls and boys , their parents and friends, the Trustees, and mem- bers of the staffs of both schools. Afterwards, the official party were entertained at afternoon tea by the presidents of the Old Girls' and Old Boys' Association . Stalls were erected on the main driveway and between the school hall and the War Memorial Library. The amusement area, located on the tennis court, provided a merry-go-round, horse-o' -plane, children's train , etc, and the back drive represented a miniature side-show alley with choco- late wheels, coconut -shy and other forms of entertainment . Also in this area were the snack bar, fairy floss, stalls for ice cream and drinks, and nearby was a barbecue where fowls and a whole sheep were roasted . In the old gymnasium was a R.A.A. F. display, and in the new gymnasium, a mannequin parade was held in three sessions during the afternoon, and in the evening dancing had to be arranged in two sessions, 7-9 p .m. and 9-11 p .m. During the afternoon there was a continuous display of archery, model aircraft flying , gymnastics , pipe band display, etc., on the oval. At fhe time of writing accounts have not been finalised, but it is hoped that nett proceeds will amount to £2,000; half to go towards the Kathleen M. Lilley Library at our school, and the other half to the War Memorial Swimming Pool at the Boys' School. - 48

The success of the Fair was due to the wonderful co-operation and enthusiasm of all concerned, most particularly the parents of present pupils of both schools. The convenors of the stalls were:- Va riety: Mrs. T. G. Bain, Betty Bannister and Mrs. Baird. Babies: Jill Malouf and Anne Baird. Cakes: Mrs. Denny and Mrs . Sylvia Jury . Toys: Mrs. M. Lettice and Mr . Jim Steel. Dips: Miss H. Toft . Flowers and Plants : Tennis Club of O.G.A . and Mr. A. Eadie . Sweets: Mrs. Topper and Mrs. Hoad . Produce: Mr. Wrench. Afternoon Tea: Mrs . Boulton and Parents' Committee of Girls' School. Snack Bar : Mrs. Pee l and Parents' Committee of the Boys' School. Jam Stall: Miss E. Furness and Miss F. Cossins. Mannequin Parade: Mr. Marshall.

Barbecu e: Barrie Seale and Tom Bait. Present Girls arranged an Art Di splay. and Hobbies. Present Girls arranged an Art Di splay. Child-Minding: Pam Kerin.

B.G.G.S. TRUSTEES At the Triennial Meeting of Subscribers held in June, 1954, Messrs j. E. England and E. B. Freema n and Dr . Konrad Hirschfeld were re- e lected .

O.G.A. PRIZES, 1953 Highest Average in IV Form: Daphne Biggs. Art in VI Form: judith Green . Annie Mackay Bursa ri es:- 1951 Eva Popper . 1952 Maureen O'Connell. 1953 Judith Green .

TENNIS CLUB NOTES Owing to ve ry wet weather during the monfh of February, our Tennis Club did not commence: play until the first Saturday in March. Many happy and plea san t afternoons were spent playing on the school courts, and a great improvement in the standard· of play has been very noticeable. Thi s yea r, the Tenni s Club members, wi th the aid of some of the mothers from the Boys' School Tuck Shop, convened fhe Flower Stall at the Grammar Fun Fair. We are pleased to -report a great success, and the display of flowers and plants was really astounding. Through these notes we Wish 1·o thank all Present Girl s, Old Girl s and Fri ends who gave so generously, and those who helped on the Stall on that big day 18th Septembe r. ' There have been a few resignations from the Club, but we have en- rolled seve ral new membe rs, and the . Club continues to flourish. Any Old Girl s w ishing to join may ring Barbara Lansbury, U 4574, or Sybil Elms, U 4669. All Old Girls are most welcome. Our thanks to Miss Crooks for allowing us tci use the School Courts . In conclusion, we wish Miss Crooks. Mrs. Sears, the Staff, all Old Girls and Present Girls a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. B. LANSBURY, Convenor. 49