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MAGAZINE OF THE

BRISBANE GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL

JUNE, 1940

Registered at the G.P.O., Brisbane; for transmission by post as a Periodi~al.

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Brisbane Girls' Grammar School Magazine

June, 1940

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EDITORIAL

The days through which we are passing are days of stress. and anxiety and the problems which confront our political and military leaders are greater than those which have ever been experienced by their predecessors. The fortifications in which we put our faith have fallen before the onslaught of a mighty force and the citizens of our allied nations are, and will be, called upon to face trials which have been as yet unknown. The British and French nations have undertaken to main- tain the ideals which have made them great leaders in every realm of civilization, and this position they owe, among other things, to the value they have always attached to education. We ask what the result of this strife will be, and what can be our share in the responsibilities. Surely we can remain stead- fast in our faith-faith in our destiny, faith in our vocation for the advancement of higher civilization, and faith that the power of God will preserve righteousness and guide us towards our highest conceptions of this. Our School endeavours to implant within us an apprecia- tion of all the good which has been done for us and to make us aware of our obligations to the future . Steadfastness, fore- bearance, and courage will be required in the coming days and we shall not be wanting if we remember the purpose of our education.

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Brisbane Girls' Grammar School Magazine

June, 1940

BETTY WOOLCOCK MEMORIAL ESSAY By JUNE CHRYSTAL "We are the music-makers, And we are the dreamers of dreams,

CURRENT EVENTS.

Now that the time has come when everyone must do all they can to help their Empire we, at school who ca,n not do full-t ime work in the greater effort being made by the ardent workers of many various societies, are endeavouring to help a little in the great work being done . We hape we may be able to take our part in active war work when we -leave school; but for the present we can help by knitting and s ewing. Last December, over 50 pairs of socks •were sent to the Comforts' Fund, and at the invitation of a committee of ladies of this body, girl3 representing every form helped to pack comfor ts wl:iich were sent to the navy for Christmas . Two old girls and two present girls were given the honour of lettering for the. Australian Comforts' Fund excerpts from Her Majesty the Queen's speech to the women of the E'mpire. In May, 12 pairs of socks, 4 pairs of gloves, 5 pairs of mittens, 5 scarves and 4 bala- clavas were sent to the Comforts' Fund, and since then wool has been dis- tributed for 21 pairs of socks, 12 scarves, 9 waistcoat mufflers, 9 balaclavas and 17 pairs of mittens. We were pleased to be able to contribute towards the success of the Government House Fete on April 20th, and 110 beautifully dressed dolls were sent to the Dolls ' Stall. Mrs . Grant has since told us· they were much appre- ciated. The raffle conducted by Sixth Form brought in £3/10/-, which was also sent to Mrs. Grant for this stall. In May, 200 housewives were assembled for the Women's National Register by the Knitting and Games Group and by other girls of the School. Every month the Army Medical Comforts' Fund Committee holds a tuckshop which is well patronized by the School. The Clubs which '.lfere begun last winter with such great success, were resumed in the second term of this year, and a First Aid group has be€n added to the Wanderers, Handicraft Club, Orchestra, Photographic Club, Knitting, Reading and Games clubs. Entertainments are enjoyed by every schoolgirl, and three very enjoyable ones have been g iven in these two terms. Mr. Purdie again delighted the school by his recital of "Macbeth" and "Henry V .", and we are sorry that this visit to the school will probably be his last. Later in the term Miss Purnell gave a pianoforte recital which was enjoyed by the Upper and Middle School. Miss Laurel Martyn, known to Old Girls as Laurel Gill, gave a delightful talk on her experiences in England and her work in Ballet there. Miss Martyn is an Old Girl of the school, and we w ish her every success in the career which :she has chosen and obviously loves so well. Old Girls' Day was once more a success and the matches we·re played with excellent spirit. The Swimming Carnivals were attended by enthusi - ·astic spectators. We gained second place in · the Brockway and McWhir ter Cup Compet itions, and also at the Interschool Swimming Carnival where we won ihe relay race and gained five first places in other events. Net-ball and tennis fixtures have begun and the teams are playing well. Great enthusiasm is being shown ir: Athletics which have began this term. At the end of last year we were sorry to learn that Mrs. Mottram and Mrs. Bell would not be returning. Many of us remember Mrs . Mottram from our first weeks in the school, her symr::athy as a Form Mistress and her enthusi- ·asm and encouragement in Form and Interform Net-ball. We extend to her every good ,;,_,ish in the fu ture and look forward to seeing her at school functions. We extend a welcome to Miss Baker and Miss Crooks who have joined the Staff this year. 10

Wandering by lone sea-breakers, And sitting by desolate streams;- World losers and world forsakers, On whom the pale moon g leams; Yet we are the movers and shakers Of the world for ever, it seems".

O'Shaughnessy.

From "The Music Makers"

We do not seek for fame and worldly glory, Or other futile joys the proud could name, We strive not thro ' the lure a f vain ambition, To climb the steep and slippery steps of Fame. Our joys and hopes, and faith in the Here afte-r Expression find in concord of sweet sound. . Our live s we g ive to sadness, joy and la~ghter, Our souls belong to God, and scorn the ground . At dawning, when the g lorious orb of Heaven Sheds on the drowsy world its radiant light, Awakening to a twinkling fa iry sphmdour The dewy drops of crystal, glist'ning bright- Where ceaselessly, with sonorous roar and rumble, The angry breakers beating on the shore, Frustrated, see their azure castles tumble, And fall in snowy helplessness once more- Where thro ' the fairy woods and leafy bowers, The singing silver streamlet scorns to rest Entranced, we hear such mystic songs of 'Nature, As in Elysian Fie lds might charm the b lest. Melodious Muse, give us the elusive power, Who, for pure love of thee surrender all, That we may with sweet harmony endower Those restless, weary souls Pride holds in thrall. And when the silver queen in misty glory, Her twinkling train leads o'er the carpet jet, Oh, visit us with stirring inspiration, That thy adherents, Muse, may serve thee yet. As lost in mystery of meditation, We sit in solitude by stream or sea. So far detached from power and temptation, We dwell in halcyon realms of melody. Oh could our mortal ears but once · be opened, Tuned to receive the music of ihe spheres- Oh could they be regaled by rippling glory, The magic melody of countless years ! Oh could the cup of ecstacy be tasted But for ::>ne fle eting breath, one tiny space, The snow-white dove would bring the light of concord To banish sombre war-clouds from Earth's face .

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But One Above controls the healing music, Through Him alone such miracle·s are wrought, The Heavenly Harmony will be His herald, Proclaiming Earth's last fruitless conflict fought; And if our Earthly Jives be pure and rightful, What joy and balmy peace there soon will be, Beyond the glowing sunset's gol?en glory, Across the bridges of Eternity. What . is our place in life you fain would wonder, We neither guide the state no~ wield the gword- Nay, but we strive to stay the cannon's thunder, We humbly sing the greatness of the Lord, The meadows deep with pearly petalled flowers With which no dreamland blossoms could compare, The dewy sparkiing grass, and fragrant bowe;s

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Brisbane G:irls' Grammar School Magazine

June, 1940

Junior Public Examination. November, 1939

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Junior Public Examination. November, 1939

"WHISPERS"

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in his being excluded from many pleasures on account of his unsociability, which is mistaken for haughty pride. Self-conceit is probably the worst form of pride, and can lead to much misery and regret. Agc!in taking Mr. Darcy as our example, consider his pride in forbearing to tell Catherine Bennett of his love for her, because of her inferiority in rank and fortune. How many anxieties and doubts must he have fe lt on this subject; and how regretful must he have been when after much deliberation he finally asked her to marry him, and was refused because his pride would not allow him to forbear from tell ing her all the reasons why he should not be asking for her hand. There is another form of self-superiority which results in condescension towards others-a most deplorable quality. The condescending are generally despised, except by those ob- sequious people who thrive on words of grudging commenda- tion from those whom they consider superior to themselves. An admirable example of this fawning type of character is Jane Austen's obsequious prelate, Mr. Collins, who figuratively hung on the lips of his condescending and overbearing patron, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, and who became more and more in- flated w i'th seWimportance at every patronizing word she deigned to utter. False pride is a futile and deplorable quality which all would do well to discourage, for it can lead to many misunder- standings and much discomfort. It may be said to be lack of the courage of one's own convictions, and usually occurs when a person fears to do what he desires, or knows to be right, lest his idea may prove incompatible with another's idea of correct behaviour. Everybody, at sometime, has probably been proud of a personal achievement in some sphere, whatever it may be. It is only human nature to be proud of success, and to be grati- fied by any praise that is offered. The danger lies in over- estimating the glory of the achievement, or in becoming too boastful a nd self-conceited. When speaking of the success to others, modesty "is the best policy" for , far from detracting any glory from the achievement, this will rather add to it in the eyes of others. While self-conceit is odious, a little self-esteem is good. It is exhilarating to the mind and gives a feeling of confidence to the general outlook on life. As long as self esteem does not 19

PREFECTS, 1940. A. Leslie, L. Potter, M . Grieg, M. Clutterbuck, N. Pender, B. Lugg (Head Girl). C. Chenoweth.

PRIDE. "Where there is a real superiority of mind, pride will be always under good regulation," says the self opinionated Mr. Darcy of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice", and it is us- ually found that the possessor of a really superior and cultured mind seldom flaunts his superiority by exhibiting pride in its more vulgar sense, that is, in the form of conceit , self glorifica- tion, or vanity. Of course there are different forms of pride , some of which are beneficial and others which are detrimental to character. Many people who by nature are reserved, shy or taciturn, are often spoken of disparagingly as being "too proud to speak", when really their retiring natures are the cause of their being regarded with resentment by those who do not understand them. A little reservation is an admirable quality, but overdone it usually leads to an uncomfortable existence for its possessor

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TOMORROW The War God strode o'er the World once more, Like to a n angry storm. And the Peace Dove, affrighted, flew away Into the crimson dawn. The call to arms flashed o'er the World "Lend help to your mother-l and." Young men of all nations made response, "fore-er by the Flag we'll stand." They rode away to the battle grim, Cheery, and singing a song. No thought for Tomorrow, theirs was Today, As they swung their way a long. Shoulder to shoulder today they stand, Men of a dozen creeds, All of them anxious to show the world, "We are of British Breed." So the War God trampled the weary wood. Under his iron tread. Until he tired of that cruel spor t From which the nations bled, The Peace Dove returned w ith her Olive Leaf, Out of the sunrise red . But Tomorrow had come to the hearts of all. "0 God! Give us back our dead ."

become aggressive superiority, no one resents it, for it is a vital fac tor in an engaging and cheerful personality. There is a l- ways a happy medium, therefore let a person possess a mod- erate amount of reservation and pride, and thus w ill h is character be well balanced. It is only when reservation be- comes awkward unsociability and self confidence becomes boastful arrogance that there is dCmger of unpopularity, and worse degeneration of character. Remorseful misery will surely result for- remember-"Pride goes before a Fa ll. "

June Chrysta l, VI.

- L.M.P ., VI.

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THE STORM

The bright sun was shining On the cool green downs, The wide rolling downs; And the sheep were grazing calmly On the sweet fresh grass, While the shepherd on his pipe played sweet refrains. The distc;nt clouds were lowering On the cool green downs, The wide, rolling down.s; And the sheep were calmly grazing On the sweet, fresh grass, But the shepherd watched the sky with apprehension. Th~ sudden s torm broke quickly

On the wind swept downs, The wide, rolling down.s, And the shs·ep together huddled On the rough wet earth,

While the shepherd wrapped his coat around him tightly. The brief sl:lrm had departed From the damp green downs, The wide, rolling downs, And the she ep were quickly drying In the warm, gold sun, While the shecoherd on his pipe played sweet refrains.-L.M.P., VI.

"B" NET-BALL TEAM. 1940 J. Saunders, J. Speed (Capt.). I. Pittman, P. Galloway, C. King, E. Storrie, ). Hack.

. NIGHT WITH HER TRAIN OF STARS. I have always found that, though the majority of our fellow- men think otherwise, more peace and true enjoyment can be gleaned by spending our leisure hours revelling in Nature's wonders. And so last night as my friends amused themselves by recounting their merry adventures, I stole a brief hour from their company and replaced it by the thoughts inspired by solitude. I passed along country lanes which nigh t had beautified by her gentle cloak of darkness and let my footsteps be guided by some intangible sense which led me quite as surely as my eyes could ever have done in broad daylight. The faint moonlight, filtering through the overhanging boughs of the trees made ghostly shadows of every shrub and bush, seem- ing rather to accentuate the darkness than to probe the hidden mysteries of night. The night held no terrors for me and the yellow light at a cottage window, bursting suddenly upon me, made me feel I

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was not quite alone. And my thoughts sped ahead of my footsteps, and in spirit I entered that small cottage and under- stood, as only a spirit can understand, the thoughts of the humble farmer. How, with the first bird's song that heralds a new day, he rises and toils long hours in the sun. But at night, he enjoys the same pleasures as men the world-over- the quiet companionship of the darkness and the stars. What a great inspiration, I thought, would his silent friends be to that lonely man. He would feel that God had remem- bered him, the lowliest of h is worshippers, and sent n ight to soothe him in its restful silence, and the stars to send him their message of hope and eternal life. For the stars have smiled down on men since the beginning of time, and their message is just as bright and inspiring as it was then. In continued my walk, lost in the winding labyrinths of my reflections. Was it my imagination, or did the stars seem a little sadder to-night, hurt that man should have so violated the laws of love and peace, that he should have disregarded the message of the stars, and given way to a mad desire to kill his fellow-men . Perhaps, in a distant land, the stars were looking sorrowfully at the terriblE? destruction man had wrought, and the unhappiness he had brought about by his own folly . My footsteps wended their .way homewards, and I offered a silent prayer to the Night, that her beauty and understand- ing might at last prevail on man, and claim victory in God's name.

THE STORM

The summer sky is darkening, the wind blows wild and free, The birds are homeward flying to their nestlings in the· tree. The storm is slowly rising , the thunder loudly roars, The lightning brightly flashes and lights the purple moors. But now the clouds are passing, rain is gently falling, Listen to the storm birds to each other calling. Now the rain is ceasing, the sun is peeping through Upon a world of glory, glittering anew.

-HELEN COLLINS, I!LE.

Denise Harvey, Com. V.

Th t's poor {tsh t~ fr:yi"ny -to swim Q.way .--f!.rom a. b<'g bt'rt~. . lun., tf.r~t r•e-lun 11p :ride. down . _a11d you ~n:/1 :Jee fhe ftshs' ~ ~ n.my,

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GODDESS OF THE MOON Diana the silver moon doth rule, V'lhere e'er it shine on rock or pool, On country lane, or city street- Still'd awhile from busy feet. In her chariot, 'cross the sky- Diana, from her watch on high , Rules the world thro' s till of night Till we awake to m::>rning light.

TRANQUILLITY

The grace of the bending grasses, The flush of the dawn-lit sky, The scent that lingers, then passes- When the loite·ring wind goes by, Are glimpses and hints of sweetness From the unseen depths afar- The foam-edge of Heaven's completeness, Swept onward through flower and star. For the cloud, and the leaf, and the blossom, The shadow, the Jlickering beam, Are waifs on the sea-like bosom Of beauty, beyond our dream: It's glow to our earth is given; It freshens the lower air;

-BARBARA PAYNE, III .E.

DREAMING

Little cottage that I love, Set among the hills, above The sloping valley where the blue-bells grow.

I have sought you here and there, Searched the country everywhere; But I cannot find the roadway through the years to long ago . Li ttle cottage, I remember Your swift welcome warm and tender, And the loving heart that beat with the greatest love I know. I am old and I am grey, and I cannot find the way To creep back along the roadway of the years to long ago . - LORNA PFEFFER, III.D .

Oh! the fathomless wells of heaven- The springs of the earth rise there!

EDRIS PLATZER, III .£ .

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Another sound from near the door, A crash, oh, his wife's best jar; He'd have to put an end to this, It real!y was going too far.

So strongly he brought the poker down, Where he thought the man would be·, But nothing he touched, so on went the light, But no burglar, alas, could he see . But there near the door, eating a fish, Was Sammy, his wife's black cat, And scattered around him, on the floor, W•ere fish-bones, crumbs and a rat.

And out the back-door went the cat, Bones and rat and all, And back to bed our "hero" crept, Feeling, oh!, horribly small.

- BETTY TAYLOR, Form III.C.

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THE HERO He'd long been in bed, but he couldn't sleep, He'd counted sheep by the score; When he suddenly heard a frightening sound, The creak of the d ining-room door! "A burglar" he thought, as he slipped out of bed, And groped for his slippers and gown; ' 'I'll teach him a le·sson he'll never forget, I'll make him flee from this town ." His slipper's too light, what else could he use ! The poker so hard and round! And he gripped it tight, as he crept down the stairs , And made not the sligh test sound . 28

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mittee has received letters from Miss Lilley and from the Head Girl of the School telling of the School's gratitude and pleasure at the gift. The cost to the Association was £55. The Ball suggested was held at the Trocadero on 29th April, and was just as pleasant a function as last year. The atten- dance was about the same as then, and the profits are again in the region of £50. This is to be shared between the Library Fund and War Work Funds. The War Work Group has been established and a report of its activities will be found below. It is hoped that members, and in fact all Old Girls, whether members or not, who are not a lready engaged in some form of this work will give this branch of the Association's activities their support. ANNUAL DINNER. The Annual Dinner was held at Rowes' Cafe on Friday, lst December, 1939. It was well attended and those present seemed to enjoy themselves very much, in spite of an exceed- ingly hot night. The toast of the School was proposed by Miss Lucy Dimmock, and responded to by Miss Lilley; that of the Association by Miss Macmillan, and replied to by the President. Three five-minute addresses were given-Mrs . Percy Cox spoke on "Meeting Miss Wilkinson", Miss B. Forster on "Being a Secre- tary", and Mrs. W . Puregger on "How the Other Half Washes". Miss M. Cross proposed a vote of thanks to the speakers. OLD GIRLS' DAY. Old Girls' Day was held at the School on April 6th. The customary matches were played against the School teams and resulted in much fun and not a little stiffness, at least for those Old Girls playing Net Ball. A committee convened by Miss Joan Wells arranged a most beautiful display of flowers in the Hall and the dining room; and the tea arrangements were in the hands of a committee whose convener was Mrs . A. McLucas (whom some of us know better as Beth Beeston). These committees, together with Miss Dorothy Bowden and Miss Margaret Morris who looked after the tennis and the net-ball respectively, had an exceedingly strenuous afternoon and even- ing. They are to be congratulated on the result. We are indebted to Miss Felgate and to Miss Patricia Steedman for arranging p lays for us in the evening. This year Old Girls present were asked to sign a book as a record of their presence and interest. One hundred and 31

OLD GIRLS' ASSOCIATION NOTES.

President: Miss Rhoda Felgate Vice-President: Miss Joan Allsop Secretary-Treasu1·er: Mrs. R. K. Macpherson

Assistant Secreta1·y-Treasurer: Miss Dorothy Bowden Committee: Misses K. M. Lilley, Betty Mitchell, Evelyn McKellar, Betty Fraser, Dorothy Donaldson, May Cross. This is the forty-second year of the Association's existence and it is pleasant to report that its membership shows a steady increase. Thirty-seven new members have joined so far this year, and they, no doubt, will be able to induce others to do so. Some foundation members are still regular in their atten- dance at meetings and social functions and their enthusiasm seems to have communicated itself to the younger members. In this most difficult year, the Association needs all possible enthusiasm, that it may be strong enough to carry out the double task it has before it-the task of maintaining its tradi- tion of service to the School, and the wider task of its service to the country. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The Annual General Meeting was held at the School on Friday, 9th February. The attendance was not so large as in the previous year. In addition to the reception of the Annual Report and the election of Officers, the chief business of the meeting was a discussion of the Library Fund (which now stands at £291/l/4) . It was reported that the Trustees did not at present view with favour the proposal to attempt to build a separate library and after discussion, it was decided to con- tinue the Fund that, at so!r!e future date, the matter might be again brought up for consideration. Meanwhile, it was decided to advance from the Fund, sufficient money to supply the School with bookshelves urgently needed. In order to replace this money, a Committee was appointed and it was suggested that its first effort might take the form of a repetition of the Ball held in 1939. I! was also decided to call a meeting of all Old Girls interested in the formation of a War Work Group. The shelves decided upon by this meeting have been made and installed at the School in the hall lPading from the front hall to the Science wing. R. L. Gordon Pty. Ltd., of Charlotte St. were entrusted with the work, and those Old Girls who saw the result on Old Girls' Day felt justifiably proud. The Com- 3C

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We feel that, although everybody is engaged in War Work, our Social Service must not be neglected and we must all put forth greater efforts to help on the Home Front, as well os with Red Cross and Comforts Fund work. (Sgd.) A. N. ROBINSON, Bon. Secretary-Treasurer

thirty-six did, though there were some present who omitted to do so. The committee hopes that this may begin a custom that, whatever else Old Girls cannot find time to do during the year, they w ill at least, on Old Girls' Day, make the time to come up and sign the book. SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING. A Special General Meeting of the Association was held on the afternoon of Old Girls' Day and the following rules were added to the Constitution: Members of twenty-one years' standing shall be hon- oured by Life Membership. Girls wh o have attended the School for a period of one year are eligible for membership. Girls attending for a shorter period may be admitted as members of the Association at the discretion of the Committee. ANNUAL DANCE. It was decided at the beginning of the year, that the Dance would be held at the Sch ool on hme 7th, if sufficient interest was shown to warrant it. It is, at the time of w riting, too soon to pronounce definitely on the matter, but it seems unlikely that sufficient nom inations will be received. THE SENIOR MEMBERS' GROUP. The Senior Members' Group held its Annual General Meet- ing on 8th April , a t which the election of Officers took place . Miss Bessie Forster was elected President, Miss P. Francis Vice- President, a nd Mesdames Thatcher, Edmiston , Macpherson, Cox, Misses Hockey, Phillips, Brunnich, Nevill and Earnshaw, Committee Members . Our Social Service is well under way. Members con- tributed gifts for the Needlework Guild at this Meeting and, a t our second Meeting to be held on May 29th, members will bring a long knitted squares to be made up into rugs for the Bkmket Fund. We have joined forces with the Parent Body in the forma- tion of the War Work Group, two of our Members being on the War Work Committee-Miss Nevill, who is Convenor, and Miss K. Jones . Mrs. Thatcher has been appointed as our Representative to attend meetings of the O.G.A. Committee. 32

THE MUSIC CLUB.

Although war work is making heavy demands on the time of most of the members, the Music Club has ma!1aged to do a considerable• amount in the first half of the year. Early in May, we held an afternoon party at the Canberra and both per- for,-ners and audience thoroughly enjoyed the competitions and musical and elocutionary items. I would like to take this opportunity of thanking all ihose who so willingly assisted. As the afternoon was so successful, socially and financially, we hope to hold more dur ing the year. We have been invited by the Australian Broadcasting Commission to take part, with the other choirs, in the performance of "The Messiah", to be con- ducted by Sir Thomas Beecham in July and are at present very busy wiih rehearsals. Several of our members took part in the performance of "Faust", and, as we hope to hold our own concert !shortly, 'our work has been con- siderably varied. It was with deep regret that we accepted the resignation of Evelyn McKellar who has been our Secretary since the first meeting of the Club in 1934 and to whose enthusiasm at all times much of the Club's success is due . We would be very pleased to welcome new members at our meetings each Friday night. The subscription is 6d. each week and full particulars can be obtained by ringing Miss Stevens (B298·3). In conclusion, I would like to thank Miss Stevens for the time she devotes to her work as our conductor and her patience and interest at all times . MARJORIE WALKER-Honorary Secretary. THE'WAR WORK GROUP. The members of the O .G.A. have formed within themselves a group to direct the war efforts of the Association. This move was promoted by the desire of many Old Girls to offer their services to their country and yet not to sever their connections with their School. It is hoped that by directing their patriotic efforts through the 'Association, many Old Girls may be brought into closer touch with one another, and that the Association and the School may stand strengthened by thus uniting for a more urgent cause. It is significant thai the Committee has been formed from both the Senior Group and the remaining pody of the Association.. Miss G. Nevill, the Con- vener of the Group, and Miss K. Jones, who has always been an enthusiastic friend of the School, represent the Senior Members of the Association . The remainder of the Committee is as follows: Secretary, Mirva Colvin; Treasurer, Jocelyn Groves; Liaison Officer to the Executive of the Association, Dorothy Donaldson; Committee membPrs, Patricia Steedman and Ellie Hodge . 33

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The a ims ·of the Group, as defined at its inception, are to assist other patrio- tic associations by the raising of money and the donating of gifts in the form of comforts for the soldiers . Rather than form a branch of the ·Comforts Fund or the Red Cross, the Old Girls preferred to stand as a separate Patriotic Association. As the Government strictly supervises all such organisations, it was necessary to approach various authorities, but we found ready and sym- pathetic encouragement from all those whose assistance we sought. Mr. Allsop, the father of two Old Girls, kindly offered to act as Auditor to the Group, and his wisdom and experience were greatly appreciated in planning the executive work of the Committee. A large quantity of wool has been bought and distributed among Old Girls and their friends and the garments have been promptly returned. The Com- mittee expects to spend a busy hour at its next meeting parcelling the·se gar- ments and sending them to the Comforts Fund or the Red Cross . ITt is the practice of the members of the Senior Group to bring to their meeting each iime, a gift for some charitable organisation and, next meeiing, their gifts are to be for the War Group as well. the Committee would like to thank the Senior members of the Association for their ready assistance in the work of the Group . · For the distributing of wool, and the receiving of finished garments, Miss Felgate has kindly oifered, as a depot, the use o( the Twelfth Night Theatre Club Room, fourth Floor, Empire Chambers, Wharf Street. Each Monday, an Old Girl is in attendance, during the lunch hour from 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. and again in the afternoon from 4.30 p.m. to 5.50 p.m. The first Knitting Party was held in the Creche and Kindergarten Rooms, Wharf Street, last Thursday, 23rd May . Miss Constance Lloyd, an Old Girl who has recently been in England, kept the Knitters interested by telling of her experiences with evacuee children. She was staying with her brother in a rural area and three children from the slum area were billeted on them. Her stories of their efforts to understand these children and their reactions to their new environment were most interesting. Owing to the hasty arrangement of this party, notices did not reach as many Old Girls as the Committee- desired. Any Old Girls who are interested in th is branch of Group's work and who ·have heard of the party for the first time through the magazine are asked to watch the papers for notices of future parties. Those who were present at the last, felt that the evening was enjoyably and profitably spent and were anxious for another in the near future. A small charge of sixpence covered the cost of the ·SUpper and wool was provided for those who came empty handed. There is a group of enthusiastic workers outsid€1 the Committee who have offered to assist the work of the Group by the organising of functions. Among these are Mrs. W. H. Goodfellow, Misses Molly Woodward, Dorothy Bowden, Joyce Bowe, Paula Groves, and tunice Beavis. Dorothy has already made plans for a dance to be held at the Canberra on J.uly 6th, at 7.30 p.m., tickets for which are 2/6 (single), and Mrs. Bowden is holding a Bridge Party on June 1st, also for the funds. Other Old Girls who would care to follow this most excellent example, are invited. to get into touch with Mirva Colvin (M4969) .

B.G.G.S.O.G.A. BALL.

At the Annual General Meeting this year, it was again decided to hold some function for the purpose of raising funds to be distributed according to the discretion of a special Committee appointed to run it. The Committee accordingly chosen was:-

President: Mrs. R. J. Gleghorn

Secretary: J. Pollock

Treasurer: E. Mitchell

Ticket and Alcove Secretary: M. Mines Committee: Mrs. Marshall, Miss L. Crooks, Dr. V. Glover, D. Krummel!, P. Voller, F. Lethbridge, D. Fielding, M. tngland, J. W'ells, P. Goodall. It was with great regret that we learned that Mrs. H. McKechnie who did such excellent work as Treasurer of the Ball Committee last year, would not be in Brisbane to assist us this year. We wish her everything of the be·st for the future. The Committee met for the first time on the 26th February and it was gen- e-rally agreed that the most popular and remunerative function would b;, a , Ball. This it was decided to hold at the Trocadero on Monday, 29th April, the proceeds to be shared equally between the School Library Fund and War Work Funds . A Bridge and Monopoly Party was held at the School on Friday, 15th March and an approximate profit of £10 was made which was sufficient to ·cover the cost of printing and other incidental expenses. We are unable as yet to give the exact amount made at the Ball as all money and ticke·ts have not yet been handed in but we estimate that our profit will be between £50 and £55. We are very grate-ful indeed to Miss K. M. Lilley, Mr. & Mrs. Carson-Cooling and Mr. Justice and Mrs. Philp for their generous donations and trust that they will accept our most sincere· thanks. In closing, we would like .to thank Miss Lilley for the use of the Library Room for our. meetings and the many people who have assisted us in numer- ous ways. To those who patronised the Bridge and Monopoly Party and the Ball, we extend many thanks and a warm welcome should they be repeated ne·xt year. We trust that all have enjoyed our functions as much as we have enjoyed working for them.

The Committee would like to thank Miss Lilley for her sympathetic interest, and all those who gave of their time to assist them in the first stages of the work.

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