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Database : School Magazines, 1883 -1952

1886 December

Committee Members

Editor:  Margaret Taylor

Old Girls' Editor:  Edith Lang

Treasurer:  Nita Woodhouse

Secretary:  Dorothy Cornish

Form representatives

Seniors:  Maggie Lea, Maud Vernon

Upper VI:  Millie Gumpert

Lower VI:  Rose Tindal

Upper V:  Jessie Headridge

Lower V:  Janet Harlowe

Upper IV:  Ada Corbett

Middle IV:  Nina Wahltuch

Lower IV:  Lilian Hollingworth

Upper III:  Grace Mellin

Middle III:  Rose Davidson

Lower III:  Lena Booth

 

Ramleh

Gertrude's Christmas Gift

Story about a girl's father who is unexpectedly able to spend Christmas with her.

 

No author

A Terrible Punishment

Story about children who, when with their governess, see a thief being taken "in custard."

 

Betsy Jane

The Falling Star

Story about a "maiden" in love who gives up her beloved to someone else.

 

Oliver Smedley

The Experiences of a Night

Story of a man who spends a night in a haunted house.

 

Rosinante

Romantic Adventure of Miss Rose Pinch

Story ridiculing the over-sensitivity of a lady.

 

No author

A Wild Goose Chase. "A Telegram for Miss Paley"

Story about a girl who is mistaken for another girl who has run away from school.

 

No author

Musonius and Juvenal [Being the substance of notes taken by several girls of Professor Mayor's lecture]

Essay on Musonius' belief that girls should receive the same education as boys and Juvenal's views on virtuous women.

 

Rosinante

Lady Olivia

Story about a woman who is killed while out riding. She haunts the place of her death.

 

Debating Society

Officials:

President:  Maggie Lea

Vice President :  Alice Cooke

Secretary:  Millie Gumpert

Reporter:  Maud Vernon

Debate held [details given]: "The general influence of standard works of fiction is beneficial." Proposed by Ada Wackrill, opposed by Maud Vernon. Motion carried

Debate held [details given]: "The present difficulty in Ireland can only be satisfactorily settled by the introduction of Home Rule." Proposed by Lucy Baker, opposed by Mary Scott. Motion carried

Debate held [details given]: "Cremation be attempted with a view to future adoption." Proposed by M Gumpert, opposer not given. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Riddles and Puzzles

Examples of puzzles.

 

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