Magazine Committee
General Editor: Miss Clarke
Literary Editor : Miss Jupe
Treasurer: Miss Andrew
Secretary: Miss Hawcridge
Sub Editor: Mollie Greenhalgh
Committee: Miss Callinan, Miss Farr, Miss Hawcridge, Miss McClymont, Miss Ritchie,
Astra Kamberian, M Pear, Jean Heywood, M Knott, K Chapman, L Goller, B Evans,
B Green, D Laing, M Gregory, S Roditi, J Walker, B Pennington, E Bradbury,
M Appleby, D Peake, M Brabbs, R Appleby, S Bernard, M Eagles, K Broughton
Editorial
The year has been "rich in events [as] nations have been changed and remade, as it were, overnight."
Miss Burstall
Miss Burstall has received an honorary LL.D from Manchester university.
Reunion of the Old Girls' Federation
The reunion of the Old Girls' Federation took place in May 1933. Among those there was the Lady Mayoress of Manchester, she will also be the speaker on Speech Day.
Staff News
Information given about the following: Miss Fisher, Miss Ritchie, Miss Mellor.
School Motto and New Design for the School Magazine
The competition to design a new cover for the Magazine and to include a school motto did not result in a winner.
Elsie Hobbs and Nancie Stott
Founders' Day
The guest speaker at Founders� Day was P M Meadon, the Director of Education for Lancashire. He spoke of the importance of continuity in an age of change.
The Dramatic Society Production
Review from The Manchester Guardian of the Dramatic Society's production of a number of short sketches [details given].
E G J
Dramatic Entertainment by the Preparatory Department
Review of the Prep Department's production of Thor's Hammer. The performers included Jane Hodgson, Lulu Hawthorn, Yola Sumner Smith and Margaret Leask.
Jean Archer and Irene Hyde [Junior VI]
The Haworth Expedition
Description of visit to Haworth with Miss Jupe to see places associated with the Brontes.
Mary Burgess [Senior VI]
Expedition to Stratford-on-Avon
Description of visit to Stratford-on-Avon with Miss Jupe to see plays [details given] at the new Shakespeare Memorial Theatre. Comments on the theatre ranged from "a jam factory to an eastern palace."
Mollie Greenhalgh [Junior VI]
Cadet Camp at Hawkshead
Detailed description of the cadet camp at Hawkshead. Thanks to Miss Fisher and Dr Herbert.
Patricia Goldsborough [Upper V A]
The Guide Camp at Hawkshead
Detailed description of the guides' experiences camping at Hawkhead.
Maud Gregory [V A]
Mr Marten�s Lecture on the French Revolution
Outline of the talk on the French Revolution given by C H K Marten of Eton College.
Mr Rees
On the Spanish Character
Outline of talk given by Mr Rees on the Spanish character.
V Hughes
Vertical Classification
Description of the discussions about a plan to divide the school into houses. The plan was rejected.
M Pear
The Festival Choir, Concert and Competitions
Description of the school choir's entry into a competition which the school won for the last two years. Thanks to Miss Warburton and Miss Walker. Details of the programme played at the school concert. Outline of inter-form music competition which was judged by Miss Hancock of Stockport High School.
Sylvia Roditi [V Beta]
A Lyric
Poem about getting out of a bad temper.
Mary Jackson [Upper III A]
The Old Brown Desk
Poem about an old school desk.
Mollie Greenhalgh [Junior VI]
The Red Saint
Poem about a stained glass window.
Stella Gough [Upper V]
To Tune 15
Hymn verse.
Maud Gregory [V A]
To Tune 17
Hymn verse.
Betty Pennington [Upper IV A]
The Psychology of a Slug
Story about a man watching a slug.
Mary Cooke [Upper IV A]
A Midsummer Night's Adventure
Story about a slug who meets a group of fairies.
Leila Goller [Upper V A]
Timothy Gardener
Poem about a gardener's birthday.
Vivienne Hughes [Senior VI]
A Town that Disappeared a Hundred Years Ago
Description of Manchester before the nineteenth century.
Marjorie Pear [Senior VI]
Rage
Piano piece.
Mary Cooke [Upper IV A]
The Knight and the Dragon
Piano piece.
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Music Competitions
Comments made on the standard of entries from the following: Maud Gregory, Marjorie Pear, Mary Cooke, Mary Knott, Florence Rigg, Daisy Clarke, Mary Knowles, Enid Withers, Barbara Moor, Winifred Johnson.
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Literature Competitions
Comments made on the standard of entries from the following: Betty Pennington, Renee Manch, Mary Cooke, Sylvia Roditi, Mary Jackson, Dorothy Elkin, Doreen Peake.
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The Magazine Cover Competition
There were 11 entries to design a new cover for the School Magazine but none reached a "good enough standard". The following were commended: Betty Mawry, Enid Withers, Jose Christopherson, Margaret Manby.
Births
Births to the following have been announced:
Kathleen Hammond [nee Lawson]
Nita Rapaport [nee Stern]
Christine Daly [nee Gulbenkian]
Phyllis Demel [nee Higham]
Coreen de Saxe [nee Marsh]
Maisie Sieff [nee Marsh]
Nora Binns [nee McMorran]
Brenda Coop [nee Garside]
Lilian Molyneaux [nee Lowther]
Hilda Hopkins [nee Mennell]
Patricia Slater [nee Wormell]
Germaine Monmousseau [nee Bernard]
Agnes Holden [nee Atterton]
Hettie Kuchenmeister [nee Broadhurst]
Eileen Bowden [nee Rigby]
Barbara Andrew [nee Rigby]
Muriel Stephenson [nee Hope]
Freda Jones [nee Howl]
Eira Hebblethwaite [nee Davis]
Ailsa Struthers [nee Craig]
Edith Burditt [nee Baguley]
Phyllis Burberry [nee Cohen]
Marriages
The marriages of the following have been announced: Rhona Aubrey, Peggy Smith, Enid Whitfield, Nancy Carter, Lucie Squires, Kathleen Wilson, Irene Cooke, Dorothy Cowtan, Marion Moss, Elsie Emmott, Annie Lowry, Phyllis Woodward, Joan Hudson, Nance [sic] Lees, Marjorie Wellard, Nora Pilling, Jessie Mushlian.
Golden Wedding
The golden anniversary wedding is announced of Charlotte Whitlock, former member of staff.
Deaths
The deaths of the following have been announced: Nettie Schlesinger, Kate Atkinson.
J A McClymont
Swimming Gala
A swimming gala will be held at High St baths in September. Old girls are invited to take part.
Manchester Old Girls' Federation
Hon President: Miss Clarke
Acting President: Joan Wilcock
Vice President: Nora Hardman
Committee: Kathleen Hammond [nee Lawson], Primrose Mather [nee McNicol], Mrs Scott [Alice Lamb], Isa Wood [nee Morrison], Margery Caw [nee Ware], Gretchen Tydeman, Rhona Barlow, Margaret Champness, Constance Cooper, Sheila McNicol, Dorothea Hardisty, Grace Barlow, Irene Brown, Beryl Collingwood, Nancy Powicke, Joan Honeyburne, Hilda Grindrod, Margaret Faulkner, Hilda Brice, Ruth Rapaport.
Description of the third Federation meeting at which Doris Peattie [nee Walker] the Lady Mayoress of Manchester and an old girl was the guest of honour. Toasts were proposed by Joan Wilcock, Miss Burstall, Philippa Esdaile and Lady Russell [nee Eleanor Oldham]. Miss Clarke gave a speech [details given]. Miss Burstall and Miss Clarke led the prayers in the hall. A Benevolent Fund was set up to which donations were given by Miss Burstall and Beatrice Holme. It was regretted that travel difficulties have so far made the formation of a Western branch of the Old Girls' Federation impossible. Jessie Skemp [nee Clarkson] has agreed to compile of list of old girls who live in that area. The next Federation meeting will be held in Manchester because it will be the Diamond Jubilee of the school. Philippa Esdaile presented Miss Clarke and Miss Burstall with silver life member badges. A Manchester centre Debating Society has been formed and information can be gained from Gudrun Langford.
Dorothy Morris [nee Hale]
The London MHSG Society
President: Miss Burstall
Vice Presidents: Miss Clarke, Philippa Esdaile, Cicely Fox Smith, Mrs Heather, Lady Russell, Mrs T F Tout, J Mutch, Carol Morrison [nee Appelbe], the President of the OGF
Committee: A M Clark, M Hewitt, J Mutch, Miss Sharp, Miss Susman, Mrs Lewis [nee Crowe], Mrs Dixon [nee Higginbottom]
Treasurer: Lucy Baynes
Secretary: Mrs Morris [nee Hale]
Miss Burstall and Miss Clarke with 48 of the 183 members attended the Spring meeting. Two alterations to the Constitution [details not given] were agreed. A resolution supporting the establishment of the Benevolent Fund was passed. The resignations of Hilda Johnstone, Gertrude Clement and Miss Macklin were accepted with regret. There will be a meeting on a Thursday for members who cannot be away from home on Saturdays and Fridays.
Marjorie Morris
Liverpool MHSG Society
Hon Presidents: Miss Clarke, Miss Burstall
Acting President: Doris Mielziner
Vice President: Eleanor Redfern [nee Rhodes]
Treasurer: Doris Arnold
Secretary: Marjorie Morris
Miss Burstall attended a meeting at which the establishment of a Benevolent Fund was agreed and a resolution to that effect was sent to Philippa Esdaile. A meeting was held at which old girls and former members of staff who attended the Headmistresses' Conference in Liverpool were there, namely Miss Jackson, Miss Nuttall, Miss Scott and Miss Bailey as well as Miss Burstall.
Doris Burstall
Midland MHSG Society
President: Miss Burstall
Vice Presidents: Isabel Mindelsohn [nee Lisbona], Daisy Brady [nee Atkinson], E W Tait, N Caress
Treasurer: Ina Milroy
A meeting of about 14 members was held at the house of Isabel Mindelsohn. Miss Burstall presided and Enid Almond represented the Manchester Society. Isabel Mindelsohn and Daisy Brady were elected as Vice Presidents. Miss Clarke sent news of the school.
Eileen Evans
Yorkshire and North Eastern MHSG Society
Hon Presidents: Miss Burstall, Miss Clarke
President: Miss Nuttall
Vice Presidents: Ena Bonser [nee Duthie], Muriel Slade [nee Bedson], Lucy Storr-Best [nee Morris]
Treasurer: Annie Martin
Secretary: Eileen Evans [nee Threlkeld]
The Society has 54 members but more should attend meetings. There have been 4 meetings, the last was held at the house of Muriel Slade and included a visit to the Imperial Chemical Industries plant at Billingham. The next meeting will be held at the house of Mrs Bonser.
Dr Sara Burstall
Description of the conferment of the degree of LL D by Manchester university on Sara Burstall, Eileen Power and Harriet Chick. Outline of speech by Mrs Hope Hogg. Verbatim accounts of speeches by Prof Alexander and Sara Burstall. Joan Wilcock presented her with an illuminated address on behalf of the Old Girls.
News Paragraphs
Information about the following: Muriel Abdela, Doris Bernard, Rachel Boullen, Evelyn Buck, Annie Casson, Doris Cliffe, Jean Cole, Beryl Collingwood, Philippa Esdaile, Margaret Faulkner, Olive Gibbins, Norah Graham, Muriel Hargreaves, Elaine Jordan, Marjorie Jordan, Gertrude Knight, Adrine Kamberian, Vera Kershaw, Gudrun Langford, Katherine Liebert, Monica Miller, Nora Mills, Mary Morrison, Doreen Moss, Miss Myers, Miss Bourne, Marie Paterson, Hilda Saxon, Elaine Shaw, Nancie Scott, Elsie Hobbs, Julia Cohen, Muriel Strange, Mary Tout [nee Johnstone], Eleanor Wilson.
Mrs Caldersmith [nee Whitlock]
Congratulations of the golden wedding anniversary of Mrs Caldersmith [nee Whitlock] who was the head of the Prep between 1876 and 1882. Details given of her subsequent career.
Doris May Peattie [nee Walker], Lady Mayoress of Manchester
Tribute to the work of Doris May Peattie [nee Walker], former pupil and now Lady Mayoress of Manchester
University of Manchester Exam Successes
Details given of successes of the following: Margaret Roberts, Marjorie Atkinson, Mary Bradshaw, Hilda Steiner, Beryl Collingwood, Lilian Appleton, Denise Hagan, Hilda Lofthouse, Molly Faulkner, Muriel Johnson, Maureen Binns, Betty Brentnall, Mary Cohen, Mary Warrington, Amy Herbert.
Mary Burgess [Secretary]
Babies' Hospital Auxiliary Society
President: Miss Clarke
Vice President: Miss Marten
Treasurer: Miss Barker
Secretary: Mary Burgess
Committee: Miss Chisholm, Miss Gilby, Miss McClymont, Miss Turner, J McAdam, E Farrington, Jean Harrison
"The recent vogue for knitting is probably responsible for the unusually large amount of work which has been done for the Hospital this year."
Phyllis Corner ]Secretary]
League of Nations Society
"The Study Circles concluded last term with the usual short test" which was successful. It is hoped that there will be more members next year.
M Moss
Cadets
Captain: Miss Fisher
Company Leader: E Hobbs
Treasurer: E Perkins
Secretary: M Moss
Leaders: M Greenhalgh, E Perkins, J Pettigrew, G Strange
Many new recruits have passed the Ranger's Test. Thanks to Miss Fisher for the week in camp in the Lake District and to Miss Mason for her help with badges. Regret at the departure of Elsie Hobbs.
Guides
Captain: Miss Honeyburne
Lieutenants: B Honeyburne, E Faulkner
Treasurer: M Hovell
Librarian: M Hampson
Secretary: B Simpson
Patrol Leaders: D Clarke, P Goldsborough, H Honeyburne, M Hovell, J Moss, B Muller, B Simpson
One Guide has gained the First Class badge. The Company won the Guide Sports competition. A camp was held at Hawkshead.
Asna Boltiansky, pp Elsie Hobbs [Secretary]
Debating Society
President: Miss Clarke
Chairman: Miss Tiano
Secretaries: Elsie Hobbs, Asna Boltiansky
Committee: Miss Jupe, Miss Mason, Mrs Sinclair, J Nixon, M Hardman, M Roch, J Feingold, B Freeman, B Baddiley, D Wilde, M Burgess
An Old Girls debate was held: "Lowbrows lead happier lives than highbrows," proposed by Peggy Reekie and Jean Halstead, opposed by V Hughes and G Langford. Motion defeated.
Debate held: "Secondary school education is not a satisfactory basis for life," proposed by M Garner and Gladys Murray, opposed by P Corner and F Hepburn. Motion lost.
Debate held: "Speed is progress" [No details given].
Debate held with Manchester Grammar School: "We should submit to convention," proposed by Mr Miller and M Greenhalgh, opposed by V Hughes and Mr Macgregor [sic]. Motion lost.
Lest We Forget Broughton House Society
President: Miss Clarke
Vice President: Miss Mellor
Treasurer: Miss Ellis
Secretary: Jean Archer
Committee: Miss Hawcridge, Miss Holman, Miss Scott, Margaret Howard, Ruth Struthers, Kathleen Chapman, Katie Dreyfus, Queenie Massel, Helen Fearnley
The weekly collections continue to be good especially from the lower forms.
Mervyn Lewis ]Secretary]
The Orchestra
The orchestra continues to play the hymn and the march in on Wednesday morning assembly. In January it provided the accompaniment for Founders' Day for the first time. Details given of the pieces being studied. They include a piece by Miss Warburton [no details given]. Thanks to her for her work.
Marjorie Pear [Secretary]
The Music Society
President: Miss Clarke
Vice President: Miss Warburton
Secretary: Marjorie Pear
Committee: Miss Arthan, Miss Holman, Mrs Proudlock, Miss Shaw, Miss Webster, P Brand, E Perkins, V Woodcock, K Dreyfus, S Huss, H Fearnley, J Jensen, S Setna, C Shafsky, F Leather, D Stappleton, K Hilton, B Wilcox, A Longhurst, M Brabbs, B Norbury
Music was played at the lunchtime recitals by Mrs Proudlock, Miss Webster, Miss Walker and Miss Jarrett.
Margaret Johnson
Cricket
Results of matches played. The school defeated the Women's Cricket Association for the first time.
Phyllis Hardman ]Captain]
Netball
The Junior Team won the Shield and was undefeated all season. Comments on the standard of play of the following members of the First Team: Jean Pettigrew, Margaret Hodgson, Margaret Manby, P Marsden, Barbara Simpson, Marjorie Jones, Kathleen Atkinson, Phyllis Hardman
Thanks to Miss Langton.
Jean Halstead
Hockey
Results of matches played. Comments made on the standard of play of the following members of the First Team: N Stott, M Hardman, M Hytner, C Watkinson, M Cayton, D Seddon, M Moss, R Hardwick, M Johnson, E Riding, J Halstead.
Comments made on the standard of play of the following members of the Second Team: M Hovell, A Ramsden, E Davies, V Snow, C Neatham, H Marshall, J Jensen, P Collins, E Brown, D Rose, B Anderson, B Strange, M Forrest, B Freeman.
J Halstead
Tennis
Results of matches played.
M Hardman
Swimming Club
The Club has a full membership. Details given of forthcoming competitions and swimming gala.