MELBOURNE TEACHERS' COLLEGE.

HANDBOOK 1941

Compiled and Published by the Student Council

Revision Committee:

W. E. Savige S. L. Waterson J. Stanton.

Melbourne:

FORD & Sox Pans Per. LTD., Drummond Street, Carlton. 2

CON r E N T S.

Foreword .. .. .. .. .. 5•

Staff of the College .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 7

Courses at the College .. .. .. .. .. .. 9,

Qualifications Required Before Entering .. 9

Details of Courses—

Secondary.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 10

Primary .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11

I.T.0 ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 13

Resident and Non-resident Studentships .. .. 14

Suitable Clothes .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 15

Financial Summary .. .. .. .. . . .. .. .. .. 16 The Library .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 19. Student Activities—

The Student Council .. .. .. .. .. .. 20

Student Publications .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 25

Clubs and Societies—

Constitutions and Functions .. .. .. .. .. 26.

Social, Literary and Dramatic .. .. .. .. 28

Student Christian Movement . .. .. .. .. 30•

Teachers' Union .. .. .. .. 30 Sport—

Notes on Clubs .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 31

The House System .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 32

Interstate Contests .. .. .. .. .. .. 34.

Reunion.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 36

College Colours. Holders, 1940 .. .. .. .. 38

Amateur Status of Clubs .. .. .. .. .. 42

Grounds .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 42

Accident Fund .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 43

Student Officials for 1941 .. .. .. .. .. .. 44 Old Trainees' Association .. .. .. .. .. .. 45

Principal Dates for 1941 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 45•

Appendix—Songs.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 47 2a

MELBOURNE TEACHERS' COLLEGE

Ceachers' College îlianabook MELBOURNE

FOREWORD. "'Tis good to feel that we're a part

Of one great glorious throng."

No student can enter into membership of a College in

Copies of this Handbook will be sent to all applicants who have been nominated for student-ships at the Teachers' College. The cost of , the Handbook is included in College fees. In the event of any nominee not taking up his or her studentship, this Handbook MUST BE RETURNED to the Secretary, Student Council, Teachers', College. Carlton, N.3, not later than February 6th, 1941.

death in 1884 was referred to in Parliament as a "national loss." Gladman trainees, who included the late Mr. Frank Tate, contributed to a fund to provide Gladman prizes which are still awarded to those students of the College who head the lists in academic results and teaching ability. His successor was Mr. C. A. Topp, who was later appointed Public Service Commissioner.

* For a full account of the development of teacher training in Victoria, read "History of the Melbourne Teachers' College and its Predecessors," by Dr. E. Sweetman.

Ceachers' College Manahook MELBOURNE

FOREWORD. "'Tis good to feel that we're a part

Of one great glorious throng."

No student can enter into membership of a College in the fullest sense unless he understands something of its history and traditions. For this reason, a brief account of the genesis and growth of Melbourne Teachers' College is included in the handbook.*

In 1939, we celebrated the jubilee of the present main block of buildings, but the history of teacher training goes back to 1855, when a Training Institution under the National School Board was established by Mr. A. Davitt on the site now occupied by the College of Surgeons in Spring Street, East Melbourne. Shortly afterwards, in 1859, Mr. S. C. Dixon opened a Denominational Training School which was later used by the Board of Education. In 1870, Mr. Dixon became superintendent of the Central Training Institution (later Melbourne High School) under the Board of Education, and from 1873 under the newly-created Education Department.

On his retirement in 1877, Mr. Dixon was succeeded by Mr. F. J. Gladman, whose book "School Method" was well known to generations of older teachers. His untimely death in 1884 was referred to in Parliament as a "national loss." Gladman trainees, who included the late Mr. Frank Tate, contributed to a fund to provide Gladman prizes which are still awarded to those students of the College who head the lists in academic results and teaching ability. His successor was Mr. C. A. Topp, who was later appointed Public Service Commissioner.

• For a full account of the development of teacher training in Victoria, read "History of the Melbourne Teachers' College and its Predecessors," by Dr. E. Sweetman.

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In December, 1889, the newly-erected central block of the Teachers' College in Grattan Street was opened by Mr. Topp, who was succeeded in 1890 by Mr. R. Craig. The western wing of the College was ready for occupation in April, 1891, the eastern wing being completed in November of the same year. Mr. Topp was responsible for representations of the Griffin, the bringer of light and wisdom, which symbolizes so fittingly the teacher's calling. The grounds were planned and planted in 1892 under the direction of Mr. W. R. Guilfoyle, curator of the Botanic Gardens. As a measure of retrenchment. following the "land boom" in the early 'nineties, the College was closed on 31st December, 1893.

On 5th February, 1900, the College was re-opened with 57 students under Mr. Frank Tate, who became in 1902 the first Director of Education in Victoria, and achieved international fame as an educationist. Next to take charge of College activities was Dr. John Smyth, who devoted 25 years of his life to inculcating in the minds of thousands of young teachers the highest ideals of service to the community. In 1918, Dr. Smyth was appointed Professor of Education, and thus was the first Principal of the College to hold the dual position. The College motto "Non Omnis Moriar" serves as a fitting tribute to the memory of an inspired educationist and a fine Christian gentleman.

The next Principal was Professor L. J. Wrigley (1928-1933), who was, prior to this appointment, Asst. Chief Inspector of Secondary Schools. Finally, Professor Browne occupied the dual position of Professor of Educa-tion and Principal of the College until the end of 1938, when, the two positions being separated, he was made a full-time officer of the University.

Present students should be proud of their membership of a College from which so many distinguished citizens have graduated. These ex-students include most of the senior officers of the Victorian Education Department, the Director of Education in South Australia, the Pro-fessor of Education and several lecturers in Melbourne University, a Professor of History and the Professor of Education in the University of Sydney, the Inspector- General of Penal Establishments, the Principal of Hobart Teachers' College, two generals, a V.C. winner, a Rhodes Scholar, and many men holding high professional positions

in other States and England. On our memorial windows are inscribed the names of scores of fine ex-students who served their country with distinction during the Great War. One-fifth of these splendid men made the supreme sacrifice.

It is hoped that incoming students will endeavour to widen their horizons, to increase their cultural experiences, to develop the more spiritual side of their natures, and so prepare themselves for the highest of all callings. "Teachers can create a better world," but this will not be possible unless the members of our profession are imbued with the highest ideals of character, culture, and citizenship.

"That which is best in us—great thoughts, Deeds glorious-ne'er will decay.

Non Oninis Moriar."

December, 1939.

STAFF OF THE MELBOURNE TEACHERS' COLLEGE.

Principal (Resident)— A. J. LAW, M.A., Dip.Ed.

Lecturers: Women— Miss A. HoY, M.A., LL.B., Dip. Ed.

In general charge of Manual and Domestic Arts students Lecturer in History for B.Ed. Course.

Miss I. M. CLARK, 1st Hon., B.A.., 1 Dip. K. In general charge of T.I.T.C. Course.

Miss A. M. ROBERTSON, First Class I.T.C., Kindergarten Diploma.

Lecturer in Methods of the Primary School and Educa-tional Handwork.

Miss A. P. HAMONO, M.A., Dip.Ed. Lecturer in English.

Miss E. P. COLCLOUGH, T.P.T.C., L.Eloc.A. Lecturer in Speech Training.

—A. J. LAW.

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MIss G. WAINWRIGHT, M.A., Dip.Ed. Lecturer in English.

MRS. G. F. O'GRADY, T.T.C. (Man. Arts.), D.T.S.C. Lecturer in Art.

Lecturers: Men—

Ii. W. WILSON. O.B.E., M.C., C. de G., M.Sc., McBain Scholar (Botany).

In general charge of students taking extended courses. Lecturer in Biological Science for B.Ed., Primary and I.T.C. Courses.

W. DON, B.A., Dip. Ed. In general charge of Library and Records. Registrar

for Departmental Teachers doing University Work. W. F. LORD, M.C., M.M., B.A., Dip.Ed.

On Active Service.

L. G. WHITEOAK, B.A., B.Ed. In general charge of Psychology Department and Examina-

tions.

F. C. MELLOW, T.T.C. (Manual Arts). Art Teacher's Certi-ficate.

In general charge of Art and Handwork. W. C. GROVES, 13.A., Dip.Ed., F.R.I A,

Assistant in Psychology Department. C. C. CROSSKELL, B.A., B.Ed.

Resident Lecturer on Men's side. Lecturer in Geography. C. JORGENSON, B.A., Ph.D., Dip.Ed.

Lecturer in Psychology. F. G. ELFORD, B.Sc., B.Ed.

Lecturer in Geography for B.Ed. Course. O. W. K. MCINTYRE, B.A., M.Ed.

Lecturer in Rural Science. J. B. PRICTOR, B.A., Dip.Ed.

Lecturer in Mathematics. W. D. Nicol, T.P.T.C., Second Honours.

Lecturer in Crafts. L. J. PRYOR, M.A., B.Ed.

Lecturer in History.

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COURSES AT MELBOURNE TEACHERS' COLLEGE.

Trained Primary Teacher's Certificate— One year (with possible extension*). For teaching

in Primary Schools. Trained Infant Teacher's Certificate—

Two years. For teaching in Junior Departments of Primary Schools.

ist Year Bachelor of Education— This is for Graduate students, and is open to general

application. In 1940 12 studentships were awarded. Students taking this course will pass on to Secondary or Technical Schools.

'l'rained Domestic Arts Teacher's Certificate— A one year's course for applicants who have com-

pleted a three years' course in a Domestic Arts subject or an approved equivalent.

Trained Manual Arts Teacher's Certificate— A one year's course for applicants who have com-

pleted a three years' course in a Manual Arts subject or an approved equivalent. * Extensions.—For details see under various courses.

Extensions for University study are granted, but must be undertaken at the student's own expense (half fees).

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED BEFORE ENTERING THE TEACHERS' COLLEGE.

Necessary for All Courses.

Candidates must be at least eighteen years of age, and must have passed School Leaving Examination or approved equivalent.

They must have had at least one year's experience as a teacher, and be strongly recommended by their head teacher and an inspector of schools. All candidates must have obtained a pass in Arithmetic at the School Inter-mediate Examination or an approved equivalent examina-tion.

Course for Bachelor of Education. Candidates must be Graduates with a University Degree.

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Primary Course. The selection of candidates for this Course is determined

by means of an objective scale in which points are allotted for the various qualifications. The essential qualifications are the School Leaving Certificate and a good record in practical teaching during a period of at least one year. Leaving Honours, University subjects, First and Second Class Certificates and Drawing Teacher's Primary Certificate are additional qualifications.

I.T.C. Course. (a) Departmental Studentship.

As for Primary Course. Skill in music (particularly piano-playing) and art work

is an additional qualification.

(b) Registration Course. Applicants must—

(1.) Be at least 18 years of age. (ii.) Have qualified for Leaving Certificate.

(iii.) Pay a fee of ten guineas per annum to the Accountant of the Education Department, and present the receipt to the Principal of the Col-lege on or before the first day of each term.

N.B.—Skill in music and art work is an additional qualification.

Domestic Arts Course. See above.

Manual Arts Course. See above.

DETAILS OF COURSES. Secondary Course.

No students have been admitted to the course since 1932, and studentships of the old type seem unlikely to return. A new type of secondary studentship was gazetted in 1936, however, and applicants must now possess a Degrees and enter the College to do a one year's course—the first year of the Bachelor of Education course. In past years College students have had many outstanding successes in University work and sport. In class lists and awards

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of "Blues," they have won for the College a prestige of which we are justly proud. A past triumph was the choice of a College student, Mr. C. R. Forsyth, as Rhodes Scholar for 1931.

Primary Course.

To the Primary Course the Education Department turns for its supply of trained teachers for the rural schools. It has beer a basic principle of educational administration in Victoria that the schools of the rural communities should be as well served as the schools of the cities. To this end all students at the completion of the Primary Course are expected to take positions in small schools in various parts of Victoria.

The numbers in the Primary Course grew from 75 in 1923 to double that number in 1928. For some years our two sister Colleges at Ballarat and Bendigo catered for the needs of fifty students in each centre, but the financial situation of the country necessitated their closing. During the years 1934 to 1939, the number of Students taking the Primary Course was increased to 300. A further increase to 350 has been decided for 1941.

The duration of the Primary Course is one year, and students find the work both strenuous and interesting. In order to achieve success, a student must work at full capacity from February to December. Weakness in first term may handicap him severely later in the year. Effi-ciency in the course is judged by the standard reached in a number of spheres, namely:—

Academic Work. Practical Teaching. Personal Qualities and General Attitude towards

College Work.

The course is almost entirely a professional one, in that all the subjects taken relate to child study and the new courses which have been recently introduced into Primary Schools. The subjects taken during the year are: Method of English, Method of Social Studies, History of Education, Modern Developments in Education, Art and Handwork, Psychology, Method of Science, Method of Mathematics; Method of Health Education, Infant School Method..

Physical Training, Method of Music, Rural School Organisation, and Principles of Education.

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It is compulsory to pass in all subjects at the final examination.

The training in practical teaching is carried out at special Training Schools situated in the vicinity of the College. During 1941 it is anticipated that in each six weeks a student will teach in one of the training schools for two weeks, and attend at College for lectures and dis-cussions during the other four weeks. Each student will be given a fortnight's practice in each division of Primary School work, together with a fortnight in an Infant School, and at least a fortnight in a Rural School. The standard of achievement in practical teaching in the Primary Course is very high, and students in the past have gained great commendation for the work done.

All Primary students are expected to take an active part in games and social activities. The description, else-where in this booklet, of the system of organisation of College games and social activities will show that the Primary students are generally able to make a very sub-stantial contribution to College corporate life. At the end of the year the Primary students are listed in order of merit according to the work done throughout the year, and the position on this list decides the College mark, which is entered in the Departmental records. They are also reclassified by the Department according to their position on the College list. About 70 of the best students may be allowed to proceed to a second year in certain courses. During this second year they may commence or continue a University Course, thus qualifying themselves for possible appointments in the future to the secondary side of the service, and also place themselves in a position to qualify for the Departmental classifica-tion known as "Second Honours." If they wish, the second year may be devoted to Art, Music, Physical Education, or Agriculture. Matriculation is necessary.

The student who heads the list for practical teaching for the whole year is awarded the Gladman Prize for Teaching, and the studentwho gains the highest aggregate in the academic examinations is awarded another Gladman Prize. Two State Savings Bank bursaries of £40 each may be awarded to resident students. Scholarships of £40 each, 10 for men and 10 for women (I.T.C.), are awarded by the Education Department.

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No Primary student can be given a pass in practical teaching unless the quality of his voice and speech proves satisfactory.

Primary students leave the College (providing they are successful in their courses) at a commencing salary of £204 for men and £168 for women. Failure in the College year entails a deduction of £12 from these totals. If any student is unsatisfactory in attitude to the work or in ability to cope with the subjects of the course, his studentship is promptly terminated. There is room only for keen candidates who are anxious to make teaching their life-work.

Students who enter upon the Primary Course will find their year strenuous and difficult, but also enjoyable and inspiring. Success in the Primary Course is generally a sure gateway to work of high quality in the future.

Trained Infant Teacher's Certificate. The qualifications for studentships in the course for the

Trained Infant Teacher's Certificate are:— (a) Applicants shall have completed the course of

training for the Trained Primary Teacher's Certi-ficate.

(b) They shall be admitted to the course of training for the Trained Infant Teacher's Certificate only on the special recommendation of the Principal of the Teachers' College.

In addition, some proficiency in drawing and music is desirable.

The course of training for the Trained Infant Teacher's Certificate includes:—

(1) Infant School Method. (2) Modern Developments in Education. (3) English (Dramatic Work). (4) Literature and Art. (5) Nature-study and Gardening. (6) Drawing. (7) Music. (8) Handwork. (9) Physical Culture and Games. (10) Practice and Observation in the Kindergarten and

Infants' School extending over at least 200 hours..

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The first five students are given appointments in metro-rpolitan schools.

On completing the course— .1. Departmental students will be awarded the Trained

Infant Teacher's Certificate, and will teach in the Infant Department of the State Schools, receiving the salary of the fifth class, beginning at £180 per annum. (See below—Financial Summary.)

2. Registration students will be awarded the Trained Infant Teacher's Certificate, and registered as Sub-Primary Teachers, and will be eligible to teach in the Sub-Primary Department of any Public or Private School.

RESIDENT AND NON-RESIDENT STUDENTSHIPS.

A.—Resident Studentships. Resident Studentships are available only for applicants

whose homes are outside the metropolitan area. Resident students are placed either in College (where there are places for 35 men and 40 women), or in approved Hostels in the neighbourhood. The Hostels are supervised by the College authorities. Incoming students, whether residing in College or in Hostels, will be required to pay the cost of their board.

N.B.—For residence in College, preference is given to students under the age of 21 years.

B.—Non-Resident Studentships. Students whose homes are in Melbourne are granted

Non-Resident Studentships, without an allowance. Coun-try applicants should not state on their application forms that they are willing to accept Non-Resident Studentships unless they are assured of suitable board and lodging before they come to Melbourne.

At any time a Resident Studentship may be converted to a Non-Resident Studentship if the holder proves un-satisfactory in his behaviour or demeanour as a Resi-dent Student. This applies both to Hostels and to the 'College itself.

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C.—Students' Agreements to Serve the Department. All students, in return for the privileges conferred dur-

ing the period of their studentship, are obliged to enter into a bond to serve in Departmental schools for a stated period—

(a) Graduate secondary students (1 year course), four years.

(b) I.T.G. and primary students (1 or 2 years' course),. three and a half years.

Women students may, in the event of their marriage, ne permitted to resign at the expiration of three years' service after the termination of their studentship.

In cases where the agreement is subsequently broken: by a student, the proportional amount of his indebtedness to the Department is calculated, and he is called upon to pay that amount. It is expected, however, that the student. will honour the moral obligation expressed in his agree-ment, and, unless very exceptional circumstances arise,, will serve for the full period.

SUITABLE CLOTHES. In addition to ordinary clothes, certain articles of cloth-

ing are made necessary by the nature of College life.

Men. A complete outfit of flannels, white socks and shoes.

is essential on the Tennis Courts or at the Cricket Nets. For physical training, of which there is an intensive course in the first fortnight of the College year, black knicks, white athletic singlets and white sandshoes are worn. A football guernsey will be found useful for training purposes. Bathers and a towel are also necessary.

Those who are procuring an outfit of clothes prepara-tory to entering College are advised that the most ser-viceable and usual type of student dress is a sports coat. and grey flannel trousers. Resident students must also provide themselves with dressing gowns. Slippers are very useful for evening study.

Women. Immediately on entering College women students require

a complete outfit for physical training, comprising a shirt,. shorts (navy or black) of suitable length, and white sand.

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.shoes. For purposes of sport, women students require a ,sports tunic, box-pleated and made of navy blue serge, and tennis shoes White frocks should be worn for tennis. Evening frocks are worn to College balls ; but street frocks suffice for the weekly palais. Slippers are essential for evening study. Rugs and dressing table covers are also necessary. Resident students are expected to provide themselves with laundry bags for soiled linen, and pegs, soap, etc., for washing. Bathers and a towel are also necessary.

All students are advised to procure a College blazer for sports use only. Order form and pocket (5/-) must first be obtained from the Secretary of the Student Council, and then presented to Myers, who make the blazers at a price of 42/6.

College pullovers (about 17/6) and ties (4/- and 2/6) are obtainable at several city firms.

College badges and pennants may be obtained from the Secretary of the Student Council at the cost of 1/9 and 2/3 respectively.

SALARIES.

Regulation XII. Clause 22. (a) Upon successfully completing a course of

training at the Teachers' College, students shall, except in the cases mentioned in sub-clause (b) of this clause, be paid initial salaries in accordance with the following scale on the Classified Roll for the Primary Schools Division or for the Secondary Schools Division in the Fifth Class as the case requires.

MEN.

Sub-division. Annual Salary Rate.

?Length of Course—

Prim. Sec. Prim. £

Sec. £

(i) One year .. 4 2 204 216 (ii) Two years . 5 3 228 240 (iii) Three years 6 4 252 264 .(iv) Four years . - 5 — 276 •(v) Five years . - 6 — 300

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WOMEN. Sub-division. Prim. Sec.

Annual Salary Rate. Prim. Sei.

Length of Course-

(i) One year .. 4 1 168 168 (ii) Two years . 5 2 180 192 (iii) Three years 6 3 204 216 (iv) Four years . - 4 — 240 (v) Five years . - 5 — 25'4

(b) Students who were University graduates without one year's experience as a teacher before entering the Teachers' College shall, upon successfully completing the course of training for the Trained Secondary Teacher's Certificate, be placed in the subdivision and paid the initial salary allotted to students who have completed a three-years' course of training.

(c) Students who, before entering the Teachers' College, had completed one year or two or more years of any University course approved by the Director, shall, upon successfully completing the course of training for the Trained Primary Teacher's Certificate, be placed in the subdivision and paid the salary allotted to students who have completed a two years' course or a three years' course of training respectively. ,

(d) Students who fail to complete the final year of their course of training successfully shall be placed in one sub-division lower than those who successfully completed the course, and shall be paid the corresponding initial salary.

Board—College or Hostel. Incoming students will be required to pay board for

40 weeks at the following rates:— College, 22/6 per week. Hostel, 25/- per week.

Details of College Expenses. 1. College Fees.

(a) To be paid into the National Bank:—Sports Fee—Men, £1/10/-: women, £1/5/-. Trainee and Griffin Fee-5/- for men and women. Social Fee-12/6 for men and women. Handbook-3/-.

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These fees should be paid into the National Bank at the University. Special pay-in forms are available at the Bank or at the College Office. Fees must be paid within the first three weeks of the College year. A late fee of 5/- will be levied if fees are not paid by March 2.

(b) Additional fees to be paid to the College Accountant:— Library Fee, 5/-. Composition Fee, 5/-. Caution Money—Resident men (College and Hostel),

10/-; resident women (College and Hostel), 7/6; non-resident men and women, 5/-.

Caution money is deposited as above by each student at the beginning of the year, and is held by the College as a guarantee against claims or damage for which the College might otherwise be held responsible. While fair wear and tear is never charged to the Caution Money account, such things as broken windows and broken furniture, where breakages are due to negligence or boisterous spirits, are at once repaired with money from this fund. Subsequently this payment is debited to the Caution Money account of one individual, or a group of students, or of the whole College, as the case may be. At the end of each year the unexpended portion of Caution Money is refunded to each student.

This system, which is in operation in practically all University Colleges in the Empire, safeguards the interests both of the College and of the students themselves.

Note.—No student will be allowed to proceed with lec-tures if all the above fees are not paid by March 2.

2. General Expenses. (a) Badge, 1/9. (b) Books.—The amount varies with each course and

each division. Books for Primary and I.T.C'. courses will be indicated by the lecturers in the various subjects. For University subjects, consult the University Students' Handbook, 1941. Though an exact estimate cannot be given, the following is a general estimate of the cost of books each year:—

Primary .. .. .. £2 10 0 Secondary .. .. .. .. 4 4 0 I.T.0 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1 10 0 Note.—Many of the prescribed text-books are available

from the College Library. See below.

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(c) Travelling.—Expenses incurred in a year by travel-ling to schools for teaching practice, sporting contests, and so on, may be set down at £3.

In addition to this, there are the fares of non-resident students who journey daily to and from the College, and the vacation fares of resident students. Vouchers, which entitle students to reduced railway fares, are obtainable from the College Office.

3. University Expenses. (a) Students who are taking University subjects, are

required to pay half fees for lectures. (Arts, £3/13/6 per subject; Science, £4/14/6 per subject.) Registration students must pay full lecture fees.

(b) All students taking University subjects must pay the following fees at the University:—

Matriculation Fee .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £2 2 0 Union Fee—

Residents . .. .. .. .. 2 11 0 Non-Residents .. .. .. .. 3 12 0

THE LIBRARY. The Library at the College contains a number of books

reouired by students for reference, for use in teaching, for information on those matters which are of primary interest to teachers, and for general reading. Each student is required to pay a special library fee of 5/- before commencing lectures. This is now the sole source of in-come for the purchase of new books, a Departmental grant formerly made to the Library fund being withheld during the period of financial depression. As a conse-quence, the resources of the Library are not as great as we would wish, and students are asked to co-operate with the Librarian to ensure the fullest benefit to all.

Owing to the variety of purposes and courses which .;the Library serves, it is impossible to set down any uni-form regulations for borrowers. Instructions issued by the Librarian during the year should be very carefully observed.

It is hoped that the present rather limited accommoda-tion may be extended this year, and that reference books will therefore be more readily accessible. Pending this reorganisation, we must regard the situation as being

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in a state of flux. Suggestions for new books may be left with the Librarian.

Many nooxs contained in the R.U.S. Library (especially prescribed University texts) may be borrowed by students, when not required by country teachers. These are also to be obtained on application to the Librarian.

Bound copies of the "Trainee" and "Griffin," and photo-graphic records of College life, are to be found in the Library, and merit perusal by students.

Aids.—An extensive range of teaching aids is available for the use of students. Maps, charts, diagrams, illustra-tions, models, and samples appropriate to almost any lesson may be borrowed from the Lecturer in charge of "Aids." These must be returned immediately after the lesson has been given.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES.

THE STUDENT COUNCIL. This is the central legislative and deliberative body in

the College, and makes the student body self-governing in many spheres. Since it replaced the old T.C. Club in 1923, it has accomplished a great deal, and to-day member-ship of it is considered an honour to be highly esteemed. It controls all other student organisations, since it alone can charter and finance them. Its members are drawn from all sections of the student body, and from the staff. Thus it facilitates co-operation between students and staff, provides an effective outlet for student opinion, controls many administrative powers, and, in general, preserves and develops the unity of the College.

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE TEACHERS' COLLEGE STUDENT COUNCIL.

Article A. Section 1.—This organisation shall be known as the

Teachers' College Student Council. Section 2.—The functions of the Council shall be— (a) To make, amend and repeal laws for the genera}

welfare of the College. rb) To consider and take action upon all matters laid

before the Council by the Principal.

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(c) To grant and, if necessary, revoke charters for all student clubs within the College.

(d) To appoint Standing and Special Committees to deal with matters allotted to them by the Council.

(e) To centralise and control the finances of all student clubs and student organisations within the College.

Article B.

Section 1.—The Teachers' College Student Council shall. be composed of:-

Fresident. Vice-President. Secretary. Treasurer. 1 Representative of the Secondary Course-1st year B.

of Ed. 1 Representative of the Extended Primary Course. 1 Representative of the I.T.C. Course. 1 Representative of the Manual Arts Course. 1 Representative of the Domestic Arts Course. 8 Representatives of the Primary Course. 2 Staff members.

Section 2.—(a) During the last full week of the College year the College shall elect:—

(i.) The President and Vice-President for the follow-ing year.

(ii.) Two members of an executive. (b) In the event of the President being a man, the

Vice-President shall be a woman, and vice-versa. (c) (i) No student shall be nominated for a position

on the Council unless it is considered by the Principal that he or she has a reasonable chance of returning for the ensuing year.

(ii) In the event of an elected candidate not returning, the position shall be filled immediately College reopens by an election of all students holding extensions of studentship.

(d) The Staff members, in preparation for consultation by the executive, shall be elected at the end of the year previous.

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(e) By the fourth Monday in March, representatives of the following groups shall be elected by the members cor1 cerned, namely:

Primary Women Students (Four). Primary Men Students (Four). Secondary Students (One). Extended Primary Students (One). Domestic Arts Students (One). Manual Arts Students (One). I.T.C. Students (One).

(f) At the first meeting of the full Council it shall elect from among its members an Assistant Secretary, whose duties shall include the keeping and indexing of the minutes and records.

(g) For all student elections, nominations shall be open for two weeks previous to the day of elections.

Article C. Section 1.— (a) The Council shall appoint from among its members

a Standing Committee on Finance, which shall be composed of:-

Vice-President of the Council. Assistant Secretary of the Council. Treasurer of the Council. in addition to two men members and two women

members. (b) The Committee shall be appointed at the first full

meeting of the Council. (c) The functions of the Committee shall be:— To prepare the Budget for the College year. To control all moneys within the Estimates. To report on all such financial matters as the Council

shall from time to time determine. (d) The Business Manager of the "Trainee" and

"Griffin," and the Chairman of Social Committees, may be co-opted at any time.

Section 2.- (a) The Council shall appoint from among its members

a Standing Committee for Interstate Contests, which shall be composed of:—

President of the Council. Secretary of the Council. Treasurer of the Council.

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in addition to two men and two women members. The Captain of the Interstate Team shall become, ex

officio, a member of the Committee. (b) The Committee shall be appointed at the first meet-

ing of the Council. (c) The functions of the Committee shall be:— To act as an Executive in making arrangements for the

Interstate Contests, with such powers as the Council for the year shall determine.

Section 3.—For the formation of Standing Committees the Council may co-opt members of the student body and of the College Staff.

Article D.

Section 1.—The Council shall meet regularly throughout the year at times appointed by itself. The President may call special meetings when necessary. Meetings shall be open to the general body of students, who may attend but not participate.

Section 2.—The President may, at any time, call an As-sembly of the whole College to discuss matters of import-ance.

Section 3.—The business of each meeting of the Council shall be reported to the College in Assembly, by the Secre-tary.

Section 4.--There shall be an Annual Meeting of the College, in the last full week of the College year, at which the Council shall present its Annual Report and Balance sheet, and at which the new office-bearers shall be elected...

Section 5.—The various student clubs within the College shall be self-governing within their own sphere, and shall as far as possible appoint their Secretaries for the suc-ceeding year at the annual meeting of the College, but shall be chartered and financed by the Council. The Council may revoke, suspend or alter a charter granted to a club.

Section 6.—The Council shall levy a subscription on the College, and shall establish a central fund, from which moneys shall be allotted by the Council to various clubs to meet the needs of the various clubs. Grants may also be made from this fund, by the Council, for such other purposes at it deems advisable. In addition, the Council

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shall levy a subscription each year for the purpose of Interstate Contests, paying such moneys into an Interstate Fund.

Section 7.—During each term, each group shall be called together by its representative to discuss matters of interest to the group. A member absent from two meetings of the Council, including any of the Standing Committees, where applicable, without adequate reason, shall thereby render his seat vacant. Any vacancy so arising shall be filled by an election within two weeks.

Article E. Section 1.—No decision by the Council shall be valid

unless ratified by the Principal. The Principal may veto any decision of the Council,

and no matter thus vetoed may be raised again for one month.

Section 2.—If any student of the College presents to the Council a petition signed by one-third of the members of the College for the passing, amendment or repeal of any law, the Council shall then put this to popular vote of the whole College, a three-fifths majority of the student body being required to carry the new proposal.

Section 3.—All constitutional amendments and all mat-ters involving a general levy on the student body must be passed at a meeting of the whole College by a three-fifths majority of the student body.

Section 4.—A motion of "want-of-confidence" in the Council may be proposed as in section 2 above. In the Event of its being carried, the President shall resign, and the Council shall dissolve. New elections shall take place within two weeks of the dissolution. A motion of "want-of-confidence" in any member of the Council may be pro-posed, as in section 2 above, by one-third of the members of the group represented, and must be carried by a three-fifths majority of the members of the group represented. In the event of the motion being carried, the member con- cerned shall resign, and the vacancy so created shall be filled by an election within two weeks.

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STUDENT PUBLICATIONS.

THE "TRAINEE."

A.—General. (1.) The "Trainee" is recognised by the Council as the,

official organ of the College. It is also the official organ of the Old Trainees' Association.

(ii.) The Staff shall consist of— (a) General Editor. (b) Business Manager. (c) Photographic Editor (d) Art Editor. (e) Sports Editor. (f) Social and Dramatic Editor. (g) Editor for Old Trainees Association. (h) One representative from each course.

(iii.) The General Editor and Business Manager for the ensuing year shall be elected in the last funs week of the College year by general assembly. The Sub- editors and Council Representatives shall be nominated at the beginning of each year by the General Editor.

(iv.) There shall be at least one Staff meeting before the issue of the magazine, the time and place of such meet-ing to be determined by the General Editor.

(v.) The Editor's judgment on the contents of the Maga-zine shall be final.

(vi.) There shall be one issue of the magazine each year.

B.—Finance. In finance, the "Trainee" shall be subject to the Student

Council, grants being applied for and received from it. When grants have been approved, the Business Manager, together with the Treasurer, shall control all payments.

C.—Scope. hhe âim of the "Trainee" is to reflect College life.

Quoting from the "Trainee" of 1933, "it endeavours to provide ample scope for a representative expression of literary and artistic ability; to make a permanent record of social and sporting activities; to give some place to topicalities." This aim is to be realised only through the active interest and assistance of all students.

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THE "GRIFFIN." This publication, a fortnightly news-sheet, published

throughout the year, was the creation of a group of energetic students during 1928. Not only was the "Griffin" intended to report current happenings in College life, but also to record opinion, to criticise and to construct. It has been felt that over the past year or two too much has been left to the two editors, and students have not co-operated as might reasonably be expected. It is hoped that students of 1941, by their practical support, will make the continuance of the "Griffin" as a feature of College life undoubted. The "Griffin" is edited by two students, a man and a woman, who have power to co-opt sub-editors. The Business Manager of the "Trainee," or his co-opted assistant, controls the business part of the publication.

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES.

CONSTITUTIONS AND FUNCTIONS. The Clubs and Societies of the College are such as to

give scope for all students to express and develop their powers in sports, writing, reading and general intellectual pursuits. Recreation is provided for all, and there is also opportunity of training for useful social service in after life. All students are urged to associate themselves closely with the activities that appeal to them, for these Clubs and Societies form a large and essential part of College life, and their success depends on the enthusiasm and co-operation of the students.

Beside the committees for the "Trainee" and "Griffin," the following clubs and societies are recognised and char-tered by the Student Council: Men's Athletics, Women's Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, Magazine, Musical, T.C.L.D.S., S.C.M.

The Constitutions of these Clubs are of this type:- 1. Membership shall be open to all students (or "all

men" or "all women" students, as the case may be) and members of the Staff (Honorary Members) of the College.

2. The Officers of the Club shall be:— (a) President and two Vice-Presidents, one of these

three positions being held by a member of the Staff. (b) Secretary and Treasurer, who shall be a student. (c) Assistant Secretary. (In case of tennis and debat-

ing, one of the positions (b) and (c) shall be held by a woman, the other by a man).

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(d) General Committee, including the above officers, together with six representatives; one man and one woman shall be elected by and from each House.

3. It is desirable that clubs should follow certain general principles, viz.:

(a) All activities shall be approved beforehand by the Council. Secretaries shall submit, at the beginning of each year, an outline of the club's proposed activities foz the year. This shall include an account of the obligations (finances and fixtures) of the club to the Association, and also of the House (and Group) matches, as far as possible. All such matters arising during the year shall be similarly submitted. At the end of each term the Secretary shall submit a statement on the finance, the general working, and the amount and condition of material of the club.

(b) The Assistant Secretary shall record minutes of all meetings, matches, correspondence, expenditure, recom-mendations, etc. He shall also act as property manager,

(c) Delegates to Associations shall be elected by the General Committee, and shall include the Secretary and/oz Assistant Secretary.

(d) Elections for President, Vice-Presidents, and Secre-tary of clubs shall take place in December of the year pre• ceding office. Elections for the Assistant Secretary and Committees shall take place in March of the year con-cerned.

4. Selection Committees:•-- (a) Group Selection Committee shall consist of the

Group General Secretary, the Group Secretary of the sport concerned, and one other member, elected from and by the Group Members. (Note.--Group System now in abeyance).

(b) Selection Committees for Association Teams—(i.) Football, Hockey, Lacrosse and Basket Ball—

(a) A temporary Committee of five to select . teams for the first match shall be elected from and by all members (financial and .

honorary) of the club concerned. (b) A permanent Committee for each team .

consisting of — (I.) five members for Football,

(ii.) three members for Hockey, Lacrosse and Basket Ball,

shall be elected by the members of the team concerned, and the Secretary of the

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_tub concerned, between the first and second Association matches, and shall include the Captain and Vice-Captain.

A member who has played more than two matches with one team cannot re-main on the Selection Committee for another team; in the event of a difficulty arising, the Club to refer the matter to the Council.

(ii.) Tennis—Before the first association match a permanent Selection Committee shall be appointed, consisting of— (a) Secretary and two men for men's team. (b) Secretary and two ladies for ladies' team.

These will be elected by the playing members of the Club.

(c) Interstate Selection Committees. (For details and rules see Handbook for 1930, pp. 28-29.)

(d) House Selection Committees. (See below, under "House System.")

5. (a) The General Sports Secretaries (one man and one woman) shall undertake the general oversight and organisation of sporting and other contests within the College (especially those connected with the House System).

(b) The General Sports Secretaries shall be elected at the annual (December) elections of officials for the ensuing year.

SOCIAL, LITERARY AND DRAMATIC.

There is a reasonable amount of social life in the Col-lege, this serving to promote and to preserve the College unity, and helping to make College life enjoyable as well as useful. Such institutions as the Saturday evening palais, the various Balls and Welcome Concert, help to this end. The costs of these are included in the social fee of 12/6, and they are managed by committees called by the Chairman of Social Committees.

All students are strongly advised to make the best use of the opportunity of participating in the social life of the College.

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T.C.L.D.S. is a useful abbreviation for the Teachers' College Literary and Debating Society. The aim of this Society is to foster a love for true literature, and to enable each student to form his own independent opinions, and to express them effectively. To this end a series of lectures, debates, and speech nights, in which the students themselves are encouraged to take a pre-eminent part, is held throughout each year. House Debates and mid-day debates are also held under the auspices of the Society. The big event of the year is, of course, the Interstate Debate, and competition for inclusion is very keen. Members are also given an opportunity to participate in the Victorian Debaters' Parliament, where not only is speaking and debating ability improved, but a useful knowledge of Parliamentary procedure and practice is obtained.

Discussion on religious subjects is forbidden by the Constitution.

The object of the DRAMATIC SOCIETY is to cultivate dramatic talent by the annual production of a play, the proceeds of which form a welcome contribution to Inter-state funds. Part of the proceeds in the past two years have been donated to the College Library. Since its inception in 1922, the Society has presented the following plays: "Miss Hook of Holland" (musical comedy); Barrie's "A Kiss for Cinderella"; Sheridan's "School for Scandal"; Goldsmith's "She Stoops to Con-quer"; Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and "Twelfth Night" (twice); "Ambrose Applejohn's Ad-venture"; Shaw's "Caesar and Cleopatra"; Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor"; Sierra's "The Romantic Young Lady"; Barrie's "Mary Rose"; Eden Philpott's "The Farmer's Wife"; Hay's "Middle Watch"; Barrie's "Dear Brutus"; Arnold Bennett and Charles Knoblock's "Milestones"; Edward Knoll's "Trial By Jury"; "Crime at Blossoms" by Mordant Shairp; and, in 1940, "Berkeley Square," by Balderston

Special note on the Charter of the Dramatic Society:— (a) Selection of Play.—The Committée selects three

plays, which are read at a meeting of the Society. The choice of one of these rests then with the Committee, but its decision must be ratified at a full meeting of the Society. The characters are then selected after trial, the final decision resting with the Producer. After the charac-

ters are finally determined, the Producer has supreme con-trol of all matters connected with the acting of the play. The date of the play is decided by the Student Council.

(b) (i.) The Business Manager of the play shall be elected at the College elections (March), and he shall then be, ex-officio, a member of the Dramatic Society Committee.

(ii.) The minutes of the meeting of the Dramatic Society Committee, at which the play is chosen, should be submitted to Council not later than May 1.

(iii) All cheques drawn on the Dramatic Society Fund shall be signed by the T.C.S.C. Treasurer and the Business Manager.

(iv) Profits in connection with this Society are to be used as Council of each year may decide.

The MUSICAL SOCIETY conducts choral work each Tuesday night, and provides choral work for College concerts.

The MAGAZINE CLUB keeps the Front Studies well supplied with the leading periodicals.

STUDENT CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT. Intellectual and physical development is amply catered

for at College, but there is very little scope for Christian development. The S.C.M. is the chartered society of the College which supplies the spiritual centre for teachers in training. In its meetings is found the element of true fellowship. The S.C.M. is not an isolated "club," it is part of a nation-wide mop ement — "The Australian Student Christian Movement;" which in its turn is a part of the "World Student Christian Federation." During 1940 the S.C.M. held meetings for the College on Wednesday evenings at 6.50 p.m. These meetings took the form of addresses by prominent public men, alternating with musical evenings and discussions. These will be continued in 1941 on days and times to be arranged. The S.C.M. also arranges many social functions, including hikes and picture nights.

TEACHERS' UNION. All students of the College become members of the

Victorian Teachers' Union, except those who hand in their names to the Secretary as not wishing to join.

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Rules governing Teachers' College Branch of the V.T.U.: (a) (i.) The President of the College shall be Presi-

dent of the College Branch of the V.T.U., or if he declines, the Senior Secondary Repre-sentative shall hold the position.

(ii.) Of the two Vice-Presidents, one shall be elected by the present students, and one by the in-coming students.

(iii.) The Vice-Presidents shall be called senior and junior; the Vice-President elected by present students shall be the senior; and the senior Vice-President shall be deputy to the Union Council.

(b) The Secretary of the Branch shall rank as a College Club Secretary, with power to draw petty cash.

SPORT.

NOTES ON CLUBS. Several Sporting Clubs take part in Association matches

during the year. WOMEN'S HOCKEY: In 1940 three teams were played in the Association in A2, Bl, and B2. V.W.B.B.A. in A, Az, Bz and Cz grades. TENNIS: Two women's teams were entered in the Eastern Suburban Competition, while two men's teams played in D grade. A mixed doubles team was entered in the Northern District Winter Tennis Association. FOOTBALL: A team was entered in B grade of the Victorian Amateur Football Association. However, be-cause of the international situation, both football and men's tennis were suspended after a few weeks' play.

In 1941, it is proposed to form an Inter-College football association, all University Colleges participating. Addi-tional tennis teams will probably be entered in the N.D.W.T.A.

MEN'S HOCKEY: The College team won the premiership of B grade in 1929 and A2 grade in 1930. In 1940 the club had a particularly successful season, the first and third teams reaching the finals. LACROSSE: The 1940 team showed an improvement on the standard of previous years, and maintained its place in D grade. Interstate and Reunion teams are chosen from these sports.

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in addition to these, other sports are eagerly contested among the students of the College, generally as part of the House System. CRICKET: Practice is held at the College, and a team was formerly entered in the V.J.C.A., but the long vacation makes such competition impossible for a College team. SWIMMING: A House Carnival is held at the City Baths in March for both men and women. ATHLETICS: A combined Carnival is held on the Univer-sity Oval in May. Members of the Athletic Club are en-couraged to join up with outside Clubs (since the track season overlaps with the College vacation), in order to prepare for the College Sports later in the year. In recent years the College has been very successful in Athletics, and has included among its members several University Blues, and the University Women's Athletic Champion and Runner-up. In 1940, the women's athletics team was runner-up in the University Women's Carnival. BADMINTON may be played at any time in the Gymnasium. It is also one of the minor House sports. BOXING: Students are coached by a highly qualified instructor (Mr. Hamilton), and College championships are decided in Reunion Week. College boxers have also been very successful in University and inter-University contests.

It will be seen that a large number of teams is entered in competitive associations, as it is desired that every student should have an opportunity to represent his Col-lege and gain practice and experience in open competition.

THE HOUSE SYSTEM.

Increased numbers in 1936, and the belief that the old house system was not really effective led to a radical alteration. It was decided to allot members to Houses on the basis of course groups, and with some slight manipula-tion this proved most effective. With the numbers of students coming into the College constantly changing each year, it will be found necessary to divide up its numbers ïn a slightly different manner in order to make for equality.

Constitution of the House System. Section A.—Houses.

The College (men and women) shall be divided into three houses—Wrigley, Smyth, and Tate—whose colours shall be red, gold, and green respectively.

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(a) Senior students shall remain in the one House dur-ing their period in College.

(b) The method of dividing incoming students between the Houses shall be decided each year by Council.

Section B.—Officials. Each House shall, at the beginning of the year, elect.

the following officials: (a) Two House Captains (man and woman). (b) Two General House Secretaries (man and woman).. (c) One Secretary and one Selector for each House

contest. Section C.—Contests.

(1) House Selection Committees shall consist of: (a) General House Secretary. (b) The House Secretary for that sport. (c) The House Selector for that sport.

(2) The Secretary of each College sport shall submit to the General Sports Secretaries a list of dates suitable for House contests in that sport, and the final allocation. of dates for House contests shall rest with the General. Sports Secretaries.

(3) The Secretary of each College sport shall deliver to the General Sports Secretaries the results of House contests in that sport, such results to be signed by the Captains of the teams.

(4) The General Sports Secretaries shall allot points to the Houses according to these results. Progress totals of these points shall be posted on the main notice-board, and the Premier House decided by the aggregates.

The system of allotting points was revised in 1935. The House contests were particularly successful, and ended with Wrigley House slightly ahead on points, an honour it held for the two succeeding years. Last year, and in 1938, Tate House was successful. In 1939 Wrigley House won the Honours.

Each sport is allotted 180 points, and as there are three contests in each sport (one between each pair of Houses), this means that 60 points go to each match. 10 pointa go to the winning House immediately, and the remainder are divided in the ratio of the scores.

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INTERSTATE CONTESTS.

Interstate contests between Melbourne and Sydney Teachers' Colleges were begun in 1907, and, except for a break of five years during the last War, were continued tilt 1921. In that time Melbourne won seven contests, Sydney won one, and two were drawn.

In 1922, owing to the fact that these Colleges played different codes of football, the Sydney-Melbourne contests were replaced by contests between Adelaide and Melbourne Teachers' Colleges, which were held for four years. Of these contests, Melbourne won two and two were drawn.

In 1924 and 1925 Sydney sent non-competitive teams to the contests, and in 1926 a new era began with the inauguration of the Triangular Contests, Syaney Laic„g part in all events except football, which was a non-com-petitive event. When Sydney won the first Triangular contests, its ex-students gave the Reunion Shield, to be held in each year by the College winning the greatest number of contests. Melbourne won this Shield in the next year, 1927, Sydney regained it in 1928, and in 1929, after a memorable contest, Melbourne captured it again.

A further move was made in 1928, when the Western Australian Teachers' College (Claremont) sent non-com-petitive teams in tennis and hockey to Adelaide. The big-gest contest was that held in 1930, when five States sent. teams to Melbourne. Claremont and Hobart sent non-competitive teams, and Adelaide, Sydney, and Melbourne contested the usual Triangular contests, which were won b3 Melbourne.

The contests, which had just assumed this All-Australian significance, seemed to be firmly established, but the changed financial condition of the Colleges has necessi-tated the suspension of the contests after 1930. Negotia-tions were carried on during the succeeding years without appreciable result, until in 1935 the suggestion was put forward and accepted by Melbourne and Adelaide that the contests should be resumed on a smaller basis and should take place simultaneously in both capitals. In conse-quence, Melbourne was the scene of animated struggles in Debating, Mixed Athletics and Women's Hockey, and a Basketball Team and a Men's Tennis Team were sent to Adelaide. • Melbourne won everything except the Debate.

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The old form of triangular interstate contests was re-newed in 1936, after a lapse of six years. Women's Hockey and Basketball, Men's Athletics, and Debating teams competed in Adelaide in a series of contests against the Sydney and Adelaide Colleges, and with victories in Athletics, Hockey, and Debating, retained . the Interstate Re-union Shield, held by Melbourne since 1930, when the previous triangular contest was held here. In 1937, Sydney College found itself unable to attend the contests held in Melbourne, but permitted Adelaide and Melbourne to com-pete for the shield. Contests were held in Athletics, Basketball, Football, Men's and Women's Tennis, Women's Hockey, with a non-competitive debate. Melbourne was successful in all contests.

In 1938 it had been proposed that Interstate should be held in Sydney, but they were unable to arrange the visit, and Adelaide invited Melbourne to participate in contests in Adelaide. On this occasion Adelaide, with victories in Men's Tennis, Athletics, Basket-ball and Hockey, won the shield for the first time.

In 1939 Interstate was held in Melbourne, when Adelaide succeeded again in carrying away the Shield. In 1940, owing to the war, interstate contests between Adelaide and Melbourne were cancelled by mutual agreement.

Results of Triangular Contests. 1927 1928 1929 1930 1936 1937 1938 1939

Hockey Melbne Sydney Sydney Melbne Melbne Melbne Adelde. Melbne Basketball Melbne Adelde Melbne Melbne Adelde Melbne Adelde. Adelde Tennis Sydney Sydney Sydney Adelde — Melbne Adelde. Adelde Athletics Sydney Sydney Melbne Melbne Melbne Melbne Adelde. Adelde Debate* Melbne Adelde Melbne Adelde Melbne Melbne Adelde. Adelde Football (M. & A.)Melbne Adelde Draw Adelde — Melbne Melbne. Melbne

Men's Hockey—No contests were held - Melbne. Draw - Whole

Contest Melbne Sydney Melbne Melbne Melbne Melbne Adelde. Adelde

* In 1937, 1938 and 1939 the debate was non-competitive.

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REUNION. For many years Thursday of Show Week has been the

.occasion of . the Annual Reunion of Ex-Students of the, College.` In the afternoon a social game of cricket was played against the present students, while the women con-tested honours in basket-ball. In the evening the Reunion Ball never failed to attract hundreds of "Exies" to renew friendships and 'tell over the good old times.

Following the lapse of the Interstate contests in 1931, the Reunion contests assumed `'a new significance. It was felt that a ' valuable experience was being missed by all who were denied the privilege of taking part in Interstate."' A ' committee of past and present ' students therefore planned a series of contests, based on the old Interstate programme—spread over two days. The suc-cess of the venture was enormous. The "Exies"" ' foottall team included prominent League, Association, and Coun-try District players, but a marvellous finish , (a pheno-menon for which College teams have always been noted), left the score only nine points in favour of the "Exies." An Assembly in the Public Lecture at the . University on the Thursday . night was very well attended, the time passing all too quickly with songs and breezy remi-niscences of past deeds. On Friday morning women's hockey and basket-ball were played, after which more than 200 "Exies" were accommodated at lunch at the College, In the afternoon lacrosse, men's hockey, basket-ball, and tennis were played, the present students finishing as vic-tors, with a margin of one contest.

The crowning event of the contests, and of the year, was the Ball, held in the Palais de Danse, St. Kilda, and attended by more than 500. During the evening, "The Ashes," contained in a handsome bronze urn, were pre-sented to the Captain of the . College. This urn was donated by Professor and the late Mrs. G. S. Browne, and contains the charred remnants of the football, basket-ball, hockey ball, and lacrosse ball used in the 1932 contests, together with the cremated remains of John Dewey ("Democ. and Edn."), a tattered corner of an old College flag, and certain other historic relics.

In 1933 the same programme, with the addition of a debate on the Wednesday night, was again carried out, and with the same remarkable enthusiasm and success. This time the honours went to the Ex-Students. Each year many stalwarts of the College teams will be passing

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into the ranks of the "Exies." The "Exie" teams seem to be composed solely of giants, but the present students have the advantage of organisation and of having played together throughout the year. In 1934, the Reunion Cele-brations were just as successful, , although the College teams won back the Ashes fairly comfortably. In 1935, the Debate was excluded, and of the six contests held, each group won three. The College won on percentages, and we held the Ashes by virtue of that. The Sixth Annual Reunion of past and present students in 1936 showed that the standard of College sport has been well maintained. For the first time on record, the Exies were defeated by the College football team, while further successes in Hockey and Basketball enabled the. College to retain the now historic cinders by four contests to two. In 1937 owing to the coincidence of. the Schools and the College vacations due to the Education Conference in Melbourne, a modified form only of Reunion was held in May. Because this Reunion was only for recent Exies the Urn was not competed for. Since then, the College vacations and School holidays, in both May and September, have coincided, and in 1938 and 1939, the ex-students arranged a meeting at the College on the last Friday afternoon of the September holidays, and a ball was held in the Union Buffet, In 1940, a tennis tournament and dance was arranged so that the ex-students of previous years could meet present students. It is felt, however, ,that , if the real spirit of Reunion is to be recaptured, it should be held during Col-lege term.

SPORT AWARDS.

Awards for participation in sport are made annually as follows :- (1) SPORTS:

(a) Awards may be made in each of the, following sports and in such others as the Student Council may from time to time determine:— For Men: Athletics, Boxing, Cricket, Debating,

Football, Hockey, Lacrosse, Swimming, Ten-nis, and Badminton.

For Women: Athletics, Basketball, Debating, Hockey, Swimming, Tennis, and Badminton.

(2) BASIS for the determination of an award:— Each member of a Club shall receive an award consisting

of the Club insignia, subject to the following conditions:—

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(a) (1) All members in any Association team must have played the minimum of one-half of the matches.

(2) Where injuries are sustained by any member of a team, the awards shall be made at the discretion of the Colour Committee.

(b) (1) Where Clubs have only one team entered in any Association each member shall receive an insignia only—e.g., B.B. VII. XVIII.

(2) Where Clubs have more than one team entered in an Association, the number of the team shall be shown also—e.g., 1st B.B. VII; 2nd B.B. VII.

(3) Where . Clubs have teams in more than one Association: The Colour Committee of that Club shall grade the players, allowing for emergen-cies in each team. Awards then made as in 2.

(4) Where Clubs are not affiliated with any Asso-ciation: An ordinary insignia shall be awarded by the Colour Committee on the results of inter-club or internal contests.

(c) SPECIAL Award: (i) In any year, whether Interstate contests are held

or not, teams shall be selected subject to the limiting provisions of conference and special awards made accordingly.

(2) In the case of a sport where no Interstate con-test is held, a limited number of special awards of College Interstate standard shall be awarded.

(3) A player who participates in more than one Interstate team, shall only receive the insignia of the Club for which he is a regular playing member during the season.

(d) A COLOUR: - (1) A Colour may be awarded to a player of

exceptional ability and consistency in team play. In this case, outside standards must be referred to. -

(3) PROCEDURE: . (a) The Committee for recommending College Colours

from each Club shall consist of five (5) members. composed as follows:— (1) Two permanent members to be elected prior

to the commencement of competitions in the sport concerned.

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(2) The remaining three members to be elected during the second week in July; or in cases where contests are completed before that. date, during the last week prior to the con-test.

(b) Within one (1). week of the completion of con-tests in each sport, the Committee concerned shall lodge with the Secretary of the Student Council the following data:— (1) Names of players recommended to receive

an award in that sport, together with the names of holders from previous years.

(2) Names of players recommended for Colours.

(4) TRIBUNAL: (a) The Tribunal shall be composed of the General

Sports Secretaries and Secretaries of all Clubs to which Colours are awarded, with the President of the Student Council as independent Chairman and Convener.

(b) The Tribunal shall consider the recommendations received from the Clubs and make final deter-minations of all awards and Colours. If deemed necessary, the Tribunal may refer recommenda-tions back to the Committee concerned before. coming to a decision.

,5) BADGES: (a) Awards and colours for each sport shall be as

indicated below, and shall be worn below the College badge on the Blazer pocket:

Athletics, AT H.; Basket-ball, B.B. till.; Box-ing, BOXG•; Cricket, XI.; Debating, DEB.; Football, X VII I. ; Hockey, Crossed Sticks ; Lacrosse, Crossed Sticks ; Swimming, S w MG.; Tennis, Crossed Racquets; Badminton, Bomrx,

Special award—In addition, a narrow gold braid along the top of the pocket., A colour will be recognised by a Green and Gold braid on the top of the pocket, in addition to the badge on the pocket.

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HOLDERS OF COLOURS AND SPECIAL AWARDS, 1940

SPECIAL NOTE: Prior to 1940, Colours were awarded for ability in sport, exceptional ability being recognized. by a Special Colour. In 1940 Colours, Special Awards and Awards were made in accordance with the preceding regulations. Colours and Special Awards for 1940 players are as follows:—

FOOTBALL:

Previous Holders of Colours under Old System: 1937: J. Baird. 1939: T. Keogh, H. Jasper, J. Sullivan.

1940 Colours: D. Carey, H. Jasper. Special Awards: J. Sullivan, S. Willett, O. Lorensene,

J. Baird, T. Keogh, T. Harwood, F. Negri, J. Witney, J. I. Ryan, K. McAdam, J. Bendall,. J. Alexander, J. Doherty, J. Goyen, K. Gurry, H. Hart, J. Hayes.

MEN'S HOCKEY: Previous Holders:

1938: L. Waterson. 1939: W. French, C. Love, A. Thexton, B. Moss.

1940 Colours: L. Waterson, W. French, B. Moss. Special Awards: F. Page, C. Love, A. Thexton, W.

White, L. Mares, G. Lloyd, R. Kronenberg.

WOMEN'S HOCKEY: Previous Holders:

1938: R. Story. 1939: H. Green, S. McRae.

1940 Special Awards: J. Daniel, M. Birt, J. Campbell, I. Fraser, N. Hill, I. Leadbeater, V. Bray, H. Cutler, R. Story, S. Lindner, J. Voges, S. McRae.

MEN'S TENNIS: Previous Holders:

1938: W. Savige. 1939: N. Humphreys.

1940 Special Awards: W. Savige, N. Humphreys, A. Enterkin.

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'WOMEN'S TENNIS: 1940 Special Awards: R. Wyness, J. Toole.

LACROSSE: Previous Holder:

1939: H. Surman. 1940 Colour: R. Armitage. Special Awards: A. McCulloch, W. Vague, V. Warne,

R. Fry, H. Surman.

BASKETBALL: Previous Holders:

1938: E. Gill. 1939: J. Chisholm.

1940 Special Awards: J. Chisholm, E. Gill, K. McKimm, S. Payne, E. Weber, E. Payne, P. Cameron, D. Wilson, J. Barty, A. Conroy.

MEN'S ATHLETICS: Previous Holders:

1939: H. Jasper, J. Sullivan, C. Cornall. 1940 Colour: R. Armitage. Special Awards: F. Negri, D. Carey, N. Humphreys,

R. Saunders, H. Jasper.

WOMEN'S ATHLETICS: 1940 Colour: L. Forster. Special Awards: R. Wyness, M. Birt, L. Lewis.

MEN'S SWIMMING: 1940 Colour: B. Oldham.

WOMEN'S SWIMMING: Previous Holder of Special Colour:

1939: R. Story. 1940 Colour: S. Payne. Special Award: Z. Bench.

BOXING, BADMINTON and DEBATING: No Colours or Special Awards were awarded.

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AMATEUR STATUS OF CLUBS. The following notice, which appeared in the "Education

Gazette" for October, 1928, should be read by all who intend to enter the Teachers' College:

In the past some students of the Melbourne Teachers' College have, before entrance, engaged in professional sport, particularly in running. The College teams are entered under amateur rules in various metropolitan asso-ciations, and students who have not strictly preserved their amateur status previous to enrolment at the College are therefore debarred from representing the College, both in the Saturday matches and in the Interstate teams. They are also unable to take part in various inter-house con-tests within the College itself. All student teachers who intend to apply later for studentships in the Teachers' College are recommended not to engage in any form of professional sport, either at school or while student teachers.

Under the rules of the Victorian Amateur Athletic As-sociation, any person who accepts money under any of the following conditions automatically disqualifies himself from all amateur competitions:-

1. As payment for participation in sport. 2. As a prize or reward. 3. As expenses for travelling, etc., without first obtain-

ing permission from the above-named Association.

GROUNDS. The College is well equipped with tennis and basket-

ball courts, which are maintained from the students' sports fees. Hockey is played on the field at the rear of the College. This ground has received a good deal of atten-tion in the past two years, and is recognised as one of the best grounds in the V.A.H.A. This field is also used for cricket and lacrosse practice, and football training.

We are unfortunate in not having an oval attached to the College. Athletic contests are held on the University Oval. For many years the home ground for football had been at the Mental Hospital, Royal Park, the use of which we shared in 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, and 1939 with the M.U.S.U. In 1940, Ransford Oval was obtained

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as home ground, the use of which was shared with Myer's until the cessation of the competition due to the war. Lacrosse is played in Fawkner Park. With a large number of teams competing in association. matches each week, the inadequacy of grounds is keenly felt. It is a tribute to the . enthusiasm of College teams that they have done so well in the past under such dis-advantages.

ACCIDENT FUND. One shilling is set aside from each sports fee to form a

fund from which persons injured while taking part in College sport may claim reimbursement for medical ex-penses at the end of the year.

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STUDENT OFFICIALS, 1941.

President of Council .. .. .. .. W. E. Savige Vice-President of Council .. ... .. .. .. Miss B. Bennett Members of Executive .. .. .. H. Jasper and R. Allan Council Representative ITC Course .. .. .. Miss R. Smith Chairman of Social Committees .. J. Coffey Business Manager " Trainee and Griffin" S. L Waterson Editors ' Griffin " . A. M. Duggleby and Miss D. Heard Secretary, Dramatic Club .. .. Miss B. Sommerville

:Secretary, Musical Society .. . Miss B Sommerville General Sports Secretaries . C . Love and Miss G. Spencer Secretary, Men's Hockey Club ..... .. . .. G. Lloyd Secretary, Women's Hockey Club .. - Miss J. Gallagher Secretary, Men's Swimming Club .. .. G. Lloyd Secretary, Women's Swimming Club .. Miss J. Gallagher Secretary, Basketball Club .. .. .. .. Miss D. Fuller Secretary, Badminton Club .. .. .. .. .. .. F. Hooper Secretary, 'l'ennis Club R. Whitten Secretary, Cricket Club .. .. .. .. .. . R. Kronenberg

Elections for the following positions will be held not later than the fourth Monday in March, 1941:—

Council Representatives—Primary, 4 men, 4 women. Extended Primary, 1. Domestic Arts, 1. Manual Arts, 1. Secondary students, 1.

Secretaries- T.C.L.D.S. Football Club Lacrosse Club Boxing Club Editor of " Trainee "

House Captains- 1 Man and 1 Woman for each House held

separately)

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OLD TRAINEES' ASSOCIATION. On leaving the College all students become members of

the Old Trainees' Association (commonly and affection-ately called the O.T.A.). During the College course, and on leaving College, students find themselves members of a great society of past trainees, all moved by common interests and united by bonds of good fellowship and of affection for the College. The O.T.A. has a membership extending over a long series of years.

The September (Show Week) Reunion, with the contests against present students, and the Reunion Ball, is the cen-tral event of the O.T.A. year. The "Griffin" also serves as an important link with the College, and Ex-Students are invited to send "Exie" news to the Editors. Copies of the "Griffin" and the "Trainee" will be posted free to Ex-Students on payment of the annual subscription (6/-) to the Business Manager.

6 outgoing students (3 men and 3 women) are elected annually at the ;final meeting of the College to the Com-mittee of the O.T.A. In this way, students of all years are represented.

Officers are :- President: C. G. Cook. Secretary: Miss S. Salmon.

1940 Ex-Students elected were :- J. Sullivan E. Gill O. Bawden W. Ellis

T. Moore S. Salmon

PRINCIPAL DATES FOR I941.

Feb. 4—College Assembly, Union Theatre, University- Returning Students, 2.30 p.m. Incoming Students, 3 p.m. Incoming Students are asked to assemble at College at 2.30 p.m.

„ '22—Last day of Entry for University Lectures and Payment of University Fees.

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Mar. 4—Last Day for Payment of College Fees. „ 17—University Lectures Commence. „ —Council and Club Elections. „ 26—Swimming Carnival.

April 23-Athletic Carnival.

May 17-June 1-First Term Vacation. Aug. —College Dramatic Club's Play.

August - 9—University Second Term Ends. (The University Vacation lasts for four weeks, but all College students are expected to return at the end of the second week of the College Vacation.)

Aug. 30-Sept. 14—Second Term Vacation.

Sept. 22—Last Day of Entry for University Examinations. Oct. 25—University Lectures Cease.

Nov. 10—Annual University Examinations Begin. Dec. 3—Annual Elections for Ensuing Year.

„ 10—Final Night. to 11—College Goes Down.

APPENDIX.

SONGS.

This collection includes the songs commonly used at College Assemblies, Reunion, Interstate, and other func-tions. Students will find many of them very suitable for use later in schools.

The College Anthem.

Hail to our College!—with hearts brave and hopeful, Strong for life's battles we leave its old walls;

Eager where light hands of pleasure are beck'ning, But ever responsive when stern duty calls.

Ch.: Non omnis moriar, non omnis moriar! All is not mortal; let us be gay—

That which is best in us—great thoughts, Deeds glorious—ne'er will decay.

Here's to our comrades, in fast fleeting moments, We've worked with and played with in hours grave and

gay; The links slight though seeming, they ne'er will be broken;

We'll sing to our meeting yet many a day.

Here's to our work!—with purpose unshaken, Noble ideals and first youthful zest,

Far years shall find us, and our triumphs prove That noblest is highest and truest is best.'

Hail to our fallen, their spirits triumphant, Faithful to duty, not fearing to die;

They give to our College a glory unfading, A new note of triumph resounds in our cry:

A Teachers' Hymn.

"Let There Be Light." Oh, ye teachers! from the future comes a message

For your ears; It is fraught with supplication and with presage,

Hopes and fears; Is your service consecrated? Will man's life be elevated Nearer heaven by your labours in the coming of the years?

—A. Siede.

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Have you seen the dawn that's waking o'er the mountains Far away?

Seen the flood of radiance breaking from God's fountains, Ray on ray?

Have you seen the darkness dying? Have you seen the shadows flying? Has the vision burst upon you of a greater, brighter day,

Yes, oh, yes, we've seen the flaming at the gateway, Of the morn;

And our spirits in the future light are straightway Newly born;

With our faces lifted sunward, With our cry of "Onward, onward!" We are marching, praying, working for humanity's new

dawn.

We will fling the gifts, unstinted, of the knowledge We have 'gained,

"Till the dream of one vast world-embracing College Is attained,

'Where the server is the better, And the giver is the getter, And where man shall walk with God once more in Paradise

Regained. " —R. Lawson.

The College With the Griffin.

(Air: "Ho-ro, My Nut-Brown Maiden."'

"The College with the Griffin!" The toast to which we rise,

Let loud-resounding' chorus Swell upward to the skies.

Ch.: "Hurrah!" we shout, proclaiming Its fame to endless time; "

The student bands are singing For days of auld lang syne.

'Tis here for life we're forming Those ties of friendship dear,

Which, though so lightly binding, Endure for many a year.

Ch.: "Hurrah!" we shout . .

We oft, in hopeful musing, The misty future view;

May blossom of our springtime Bear fruit to promise true.

Ch.:' "Hurrah!" we shout ... .

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A.nd as through life we journey, To memory's stream we turn;

For careless days so happy Our hearts will often yearn.

eh.: "Hurrah!" we shout ...

—R. G. Bienvenu.

The Green and Gold.

(Air: "Vicar of Bray.")

The other night, when fast asleep, I saw a wondrous vision,

Our captain on a griffin's back, A startling apparition!

He laid his hand upon my brow, My poor heart sadly fluttered,

And spoke some words—I hear them now— And this is what he uttered:

'Ch.: "The team will win, that I declare, Our course they cannot stop, Sir;

Come wet, come fine, come foul or fair, The Green and Gold's atop, Sir."

I rose and shook his trusty hand, My former fears were banished,

He smiled, and kicked the griffin's ribs. And so the vision vanished.

But still, as seasons wax and wane, No matter whom we're playing,

Liowever grim or dark the game, We'll hear our captain saying:

—A. Ellis.

Laughing Song.

Here's to the good old College, where we train, What, again?

Here's to the good old College, may its fame Never wane.

Here's to the good old College, Where loads and loads of knowledge Are cramm'd into the hollows of our brain.

So be gay, night and day, While you may; for they say We'll be exies so very, very soon.

(Laugh.)

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Here's to the good old Griffin, he's a bird, What a bird!

Here's to the good old Griffin, he's a bird. How absurd!

Here's to the good old Griffin, The man is now a stiff 'un, Who ever heard the Griffin say a word.

See him fly, through the sky, (So might I when I die), By the light of the silvery moon.

(Laugh.)

Here's to the College ladies, say good-bye With a sigh.

Here's to the College ladies—some are shy, Wonder why:

Here's to the College ladies, If they keep that sort in Hades, I won't care a button when I die.

Strolling home, all alone, (Quite alone? On your own?) By the light of the silvery moon.

(Laugh.)

Here's to the College men whom we Est Can't forget,

Here's to the College men, they stand the test You may bet,

In days of sport and pleasure, They really are a treasure, In fact they are the best we've ever met.

On the field, on the court, At their work, at their sport— And t,y the light of the silvery moon.

(Laugh.)

Here's to the good old yaffles in the barn, What a yarn!

Here's to the good old yaffles in the barn, What's the harm?

We know they've often yaffled, But what has got us baffled, Is just what do they yaffle in the barn.

Now and then, in the shade, All the men serenade By the light of the silvery moon.

(Laugh.)

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Here's to the good old Exies of the Green And the Gold,

Here's to all the Trainees gathered back To the fold;

From Gippsland to the Mallee, From hillside, plain and valley, They've rallied round to waken mem'ries old.

See them come, worries none, Looking glum ? No not one, By the light of the silvery moon.

(Laugh.)

Toujours! Toujours!

We're from the Sunny South, The Teachers' Coll.'s our home, Sir;

A finer place you'll never face, No matter where you roam, Sir.

Chorus: Toujours, toujours, pour- Bacchus et les amours, Yap, yap, yap, tra-la-la-la-la, Yap, yap, yap, tra-la-la-la-la, Yap, yap, yap, tra-la-la-la-la, Pour Bacchus et les amours.

Our Principal aspires To work us more and more, Sir.

He'll plan and plot to make us swot, His name is A. J. Law, Sir.

A band of Primes are we, Renowned throughout the land, Sir;

We're torn to bits in all our "crits"---But talking shop is banned, Sir.

The Griffin sits aloft, And watches all the night, Sir;

On garden seats, in dark retreats, Sees many a funny sight, Sir.

And now, God bless our Coll., And give the Premier prudence

To pay the noblest band on earth— The Teachers' College students.

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We Want Everybody Happy.

When 'your head is a-busting, And exams. you think a bore,

Do your best to be happy, 'happy, happy, For you'll soon be having plenty more.

Ch.: *We want everybody happy, We want everybody glad;

We want everybody happy, happy, happy, And we don't want anybody sad.

When the breakfast bell is ringing, And you have not done your hair;

Ask the Primes to sing out, "Hang back!" And go slow till you get there.

When at football you are playing, And you have yet to score,

Don't mind the foe, but kick it, kick it harder, And mix things up a bit once more.

"Vive la Compagnie."

Let every good fellow now fill up his glass, Vive la Compagnie,

And drink to the 'health of his glorious class, Vive la Compagnie.

Ch.: Vive la, Vive la, Vive l'amour! Vive la, Vive la, Vive l'amour! Vive la reine! Vive le roi!

Vive la Compagnie.

Here's to our Principal, give him a cheer, Vive la Compagnie,

To show him we're glad to have him right here, Vive la Compagnie,

Here's to our Lecturers—they're a good lot, Vive la Compagnie,

There's some of them good and some of them—whatt Vive la Compagnie,

Here's to our Exies, set up in a row, Vive la Compagnie,

For students to look at—it's not a bad show, Vive la Compagnie,

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Here's to ourselves, we're the best of the crowd,. Vive la Compagnie,

Too modest to sing our own praises aloud—Vive la Compagnie.

Fellowship.

Here's to comrades in all kinds of weather, Loyal to all—that holds us together; Walking with wind and rain, down city street or lane,_ Hearts lifting lightly to greet the fresh sky.

Here's to hearth-stone and all that we cherish, Tender mem'ry that never will perish; Home and friendly fire, dreams and heart's desire, Holding us ever to thoughts of the past.

Here's to tunes that brighten our singing, Weaving patterns of melody ringing; May our voices blend thoughts of each faithful friend, Near or apart but never forgot.

—Eleanor Alletta Chaffee (German Folk Song)...

A Student's Life.

(To the tune of the Policeman's Song.)

When a student's not engaged in his employment,. Or frustrating his Professor's little plans,

His capacity for innocent enjoyment Is just as great as any other man's.

Our feelings we with difficulty smother, When we think of all the essays to be done.

Ah! Take one consideration with another, A student's life is not a happy one— When we think of all the essays to be done, A student's life is not a happy one.

When the enterprising prim'ries aren't a-working, When the I.T.C.'s have put their scraps away,

There is always someone in the background lurking,. With work to do upon another day.

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Tho' he's separated from his home and mother, And basking in the Departmental Sun,

Stilt, take one consideration with another, A student's life is not a happy one— And basking in the Departmental Sun, A student's life is not a happy one.

Reunion Song.

(Tune: "The Mighty Norseman.")

Once more within these walls we meet The friends of bygone years;

With smile and sigh each other greet, With laughter and with tears.

Old memories crowd upon us now, As face to face we stand,

With friendly thoughts, with hearts aglow, With loving clasp of hand.

Ch.: Then sing the old familiar toast; To comrades brave and true,

To students that we loved the most—To dear old friends we knew.

From North and South, from East and West. From town and bush we come;

Each in these halls a welcome guest, For here was once our home.

Here, in the days now gone for aye, We learned to walk in wisdom's way,

We learned to walk in wisdom's way, And tread the paths of truth.

For one glad day we meet again, As in the days of yore;

Our sweet reunion fraught with pain For those that are no more.

Now for the sake of College fine, And for our Doctor dear,

And for the days of auld lang syne We'll give a hearty cheer.

—A. G. Waterwortb.

Gaudeamus.

Gaudeamus igitur, Juvenes dum sumus; Post jocundam juventutem Post molestam senectutem Nos habebit humus.

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Ubi sunt, qui ante nos In mundo fuere? Vadite ad superos Transite ad inferos Ubi jam? Fuere. Vita nostra brevis est, Brevi finietur; Venit mors velociter, Rapit nos atrociter Nemini parcetur.

The Policeman's Song. ("The Pirates of Penzance.")

When a felon's not engag'd in his employment, (His employment?)

Or maturing his felonious little plans, (Little plans,) His capacity for innocent enjoyment (-Cent enjoyment,) Is just as great as any honest man's, (Honest man's,) Our feelings we with difficulty smother, (-Culty smother,) When constabulary duty's to be done, (To be done.) Ah take one consideration with another (With another) A policeman's lot is not a happy one. (Ah,) When constabulary duty's to be done, to be done, The policeman's lot is not a happy one, happy one. When the enterprising burglar's not a-burgling, (Not

a-burgling,) When the cut-throat isn't occupied in crime, (-Pied in

crime,) He loves to hear the little brook a-gurgling (Brook a-

gurgling,) And listen to the merry village chime, (Village chime,) When the coster's finished jumping on his mother, (On

his mother,) He loves to lie a-basking in the sun, (In the sun). Ah take one consideration with another (With another) A policeman's lot is not a happy one. (Ah,) When constabulary duty's to be done, to be done, The policeman's lot is not a happy one, happy one.

Trio from "Iolanthe."

Lord Mountararat: If you go in You're sure to win—

Yours will be the charming maidie: Be your law The ancient saw,

"Faint heart never won fair lady!"

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Chorus: Faint heart never won fair lady! Every journey has an end— When at the worst affairs will mend—Dark the dawn when day is nigh—. Hustle your horse, and don't say die!

Lord Tolloller: He who shies At such a prize

Is not worth a maranedi. Be so kind To bear in mind—

Faint heart never won fair lady!

-Chorus:

Faint heart never won fair lady! While the sun shines make your hay—Where a will is, there's a way—Beard the lion in his lair—None but the brave deserve the fair!

Lord Chancellor: I'll take heart And make a start--

Though I fear the prospect's shady— Much I'd spend To gain my end—

Faint heart never won fair lady!

-Chorus: Faint heart never won fair lady! Nothing venture, nothing win— Blood is thick, but water's thin— In for a penny, in for a pound— It's love that makes the world go rqund!

"He Is an Englishman."

("H.M.S. Pinafore.") Chorus:

He is an Englishman!

Solo or Unison: He is an Englishman, For he himself has said it, And it's greatly to his credit, That he is an Englishman!

Chorus: That he is an Englishman!

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Solo or Unison: For he might have been a Roosian, A French, or Turk, or Proosian, Or perhaps, Italian!

Chorus: Or perhaps, Italian!

Solo or Unison: But in spite of all temptations To belong to other nations, He remains an Englishman! He remains an Englishman!

Chorus: For in spite of all temptations To belong to other nations, He remains an Englishman! He remains an Englishman!

When the Foeman Bares His Steel.

("The Pirates of Penzance.")

When the foeman bares his steel Tarantara, tarantara!

We uncomfortable feel! Tarantara, And we find the wisest thing,

Tarantara, tarantara! Is to slap our chests and sing Tarantara!

Tarantara, tarantara! For when threaten'd with emeutes

Tarantara, tarantara, And your heart is in your boots, Tarantara! There is nothing brings it round, Like the trumpet's martial sound, Like the trumpet's martial sound, Tarantara, tarantara, tarantara, tarantara, Tarantara, tarantara, tarant ara, tarantara, Tara ntara, tarantara, tarantara, tarantara, Tarantara, tarantara, tarantara.

It Was a Lover and• His Lass.

It was a lover and his lass, With a hey and a ho; and a hey-nonino! That o'er the green cornfield did pass In the Springtime, the only pretty ring time,. When birds do sing hey-ding-a-ding-ding: Sweet lovers love the Spring. Between the acres of the rye These pretty country folk would lie:

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This carol they began that hour, How that a life is but a flower: And therefore take the present time With a hey and a ho, and a hey-nonino! For love is crowned with the prime. In Springtime, the only pretty ring time, When birds do sing hey-ding-a-ding-ding: Sweet lovers love the Spring.

Where the Bee Sucks.

Where the bee sucks, there lurk I, In a cowslip bell I lie; There I couch when owls do cry; On a bat's back do 1 fly, After sunset merrily. Merrily, merrily shall I live now, Under the blossom that hangs on the bough.

Under the Greenwood Tree.

Under the greenwood tree, Who loves to lie with me, And tune his merry note Unto the sweet bird's throat? Under the greenwood tree, Who loves to lie with me, And tune his merry note Unto the sweet bird's throat?

Come hither, come hither; Here shall ye see no enemy, But winter and rough weather, Come hither, come hither; Here shall you see no enemy (three times), But winter and rough weather (twice).

Who doth ambition shun, And loves to lie i' the sun, Seeking the food he eats, And pleased with what he gets, And pleased with what he gets? Come hither, etc.

Sigh No More, Ladies.

Sigh no more, ladies, ladies sigh no more,... Men were deceivers ever, Men were deceivers ever; One foot on sea, and one on shore, To one thing constant never, To one thing constant never,

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Then sigh not so, but let them go, And be you blithe and bonny, And be you blithe and bonny, Converting all your sounds of woe, Converting all your sounds of woe To Hey nonny nonny, Hey nonny nonny. Hey nonny nonny, Hey nonny nonny.

Sing no more ditties, ladies, sing no more. Of dumps so dull and heavy, Of dumps so dull and heavy, The frauds of men were ever so, Since summer first was leafy, Since summer first was leafy, Then sigh not so,

Die Lorelei.

I know not why my gladness Hath passed so soon away;

My spirit is fill'd to sadness With lilt of an olden lay.

The air is dewy and darkling, And calmly floweth the Rhine;

The crest of the hills is sparkling In light of even-shine.

There sitteth a maid in the gloaming, A maid divinely fair;

'Mid gleam of her gems is combing Her curls of golden hair.

From golden comb she is raining Her tresses, and sings from on high,

A passionate, soul-enchaining, Entrancing melody.

The sailor, with wild pangs thrilling, Is chain'd by magic tone;

While breakers his skiff are filling, He gazeth on her alone.

He with the surge descending, Is swept along with his boat;

And such is ever the ending ,.Of the. Lorelei's witching note.

—Friedrich Silcher.

—"Much Ado About Nothing."

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O No, John!

On yonder hill there stands a creature,. Who she is I do not know;

VII go ask her hand in marriage,: . She must answer yes or no.

Chorus:

O no, John! no John; no—John, no!

My father was a Spanish captain, Went to sea a month ago;

First he kissed me, then he left me, Bid me always answer no.

O madam, in your face is beauty, On your lips red roses grow;

Will you take me for your husband? Madam, answer yes or no.

O madam, since- you are so cruel, And that you do scorn me so;

If I may not be your husband, Madam, will you let me go?

O hark! I hear the church-bells ringing, Will you come and be my wife?

Or, dear madam, have you settled To live single all your life?

Blow the Man Down. -

Come all ye young fellows that follow the sea, With a yeo-ho! we'll blow the man down;

And please pay attention, and listen to me, Give us some time to blow the man down.

On board the Black Baller, I first served my time, With a yeo-ho! we'll blow the man down;

And in the Black Baller, I wasted- my prime. Give us some time to blow the man down.

There were tinkers and tailors, and sailors and all, With a yeo-ho! we'll blow the man down,

That shipped for good seamen on board the Black Ball. Give us some time to blow the man down.

'Tis larboard and starboard you jump to the call, With a yeo-ho! we'll blow the man down.

When kicking Jack Williams commands the Black Ball. Give us some time to blow the man down.

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Bill y Boy.

Where have you been all the day, Billy Boy, Billy Boy? Where have you been all the day, me Billy Boy? I've been walking . all the day ' With my charming Nancy Grey, And me Nancy tickled me, Fancy, Oh me charmin' Billy Boy.

Is she fit to be your wife Billy Boy, Billy Boy? ' Is she fit to be your wife, me Billy Boy? She's as fit to be me wife As the fork is to the knife. And me Nancy, etc.

Can she cook a bit o' steak Billy Boy, Billy Boy? Can she cook a bit o' steak, me Billy Boy? She can cook a bit o' steak, Aye, and make a girdle cake. And me Nancy

Can she make an Irish Stew Billy Boy, Billy Boy? Can she make an Irish Stew, me Billy Boy? She can make an Irish Stew Aye, and "Singin' Hinnies" too. And me Nancy

Shenandoah.

Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you Away you rollin g river Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you Away I'm bound to go 'Cross the wide Missouri.

Oh Shenandoah, I love your daughter Oh Shenandoah, I love your daughter

'Tis seven long years since last I see thee, 'Tis seven long years since last I see thee,

Oh Shenandoah, I took a notion To sail across the stormy ocean.

Oh Shenandoah, I'm bound to leave you, Oh Shenandoah, I'll not deceive you.

Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you, Oh Shenandoah, I long, to„hear you.

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Bound for the Rio Grande.

I'll sing you a song of th e fish of the sea. Oh, ... Rio! I'll sing you a song of the fish in the sea And we're bound for the Rio Grande. Then away, Love, away! 'Way ... Down Rio! So then away, Love, away! 'Way down Rio! So Fare ye well, my pretty young gal, Fo r we're bound for the Rio Grande... Fare ye well, my pretty young gel, For we're bound for the Rio Grande...

Sing good-bye to Sally, and good-bye to Sue, Oh, Rio.

And you who are listening, good-bye to you. And we're bound... -

Our ship went sailing out over the Bar, And we pointed her nose for the South-er-an Star.

Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain, And we're all of us coming to see you again.

I said farewell to Kitty, my dear, And she waved her white hand as we passed the South Pier.

The oak and the ash and the bonny birch tree, They're all growing green in the North Countrie.

An Eriskay Love Lilt.

Vair me oro van o, Vair me oro van ee,

Vair me oru o ho, Sad am I without t hee.

When I'm lonely, dear white heart, Black the night or wild the sea,

By love's light my foot finds The old pathway to thee.

Chorus: Vair me, etc.

Thou'rt the music of my heart, Harp of joy, oh cruit mo chridh, Moon of guidance by night, Strength and light thou'rt to me.

Kennedy-Fraser.

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Isalei.

(Old Fijian Tune.) To my island where dreamy sunlit waters Dance and sparkle, and playful waves the spray flings; To my village, where coral beaches beckon, Straight you sailed and anchored to my heart-strings. Chorus:

Isalei....Sail not far away, My best-loved friend from yo u I cannot part; In my canoe, There's a place for you, In my village a welcome in each heart.

Ln your presence the song-birds warble sweeter, Arching rainbows make colours rich as treasure; Stately palm trees, that waft us gentle breezes, Fan the moon-rays that light the hours for pleasure.

I am sad that now you are departing, For your friendship doth send dull thought a-winging; With my frail canoe I cannot follow, Come you back and keep my heart a-singing.

(Trans. and Air by A. L. Beck.)

The Volga Boatman.

p Yo-heave-ho! Yo-heave-ho! All together once again! Yo-heave-ho! Yo-heave-ho! Once again—and yet once again' Haul the barge, my brothers, haul; Bend your shoulders to the line! Ai-da-da-ai-da, Ai-da-da-ai-da! Bend your shoulders to the line,

f Haul the barge, my brothers, haul; Bend your shoulders to the line. O, thou Volga, mother stream, O, thou river broad and deep!

ff Yo-heave-ho! Yo-heave-ho! O, thou river broad and deep! As along the shore we run,

mf Sing our chorus in the sun, Ai-da-da-ai-da, Ai-da-da-ai-da!

p Sing our chorus in the sun, Ah! Ah!

pp Yo-heave-ho! Yo-heave-ho!

(Eng. version, by H. M. Buck.)

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Who's That a-Calling?

The moon is beaming o'er the sparkling rill, Who's that a-calling? The flow'rs are sleeping on the plain and hill, Who's that calling so sweet? While birds are resting till the golden dawn, Who's that calling? Twas like the singing of the one now gone, Who's that calling so sweet?

Chorus:

Who's that a-calling? Is it one we long to greet? Who's that a-calling? Who's that a-calling so sweet?

The leaves are rustling 'neath the star-lit sky, Who's that a-calling? The streamlet murmurs as it passes by, Who's that calling so sweet? Oh! is it a message from far o'er the sea, Who's that a-calling? Is it my darling who now speaks to me, Who is calling so sweet?

—J. B. Lawreen.

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.

Ch.: Swing low, sweet chariot, Coming for to carry me home, Swing low, sweet chariot, Coming for to carry me home.

I looked over Jordan and what did I see Coming for to carry me home, A band of angels coming after me, Coming for to carry me home.

If you get there before I do, Tell all my friends I'm coming, too.

The brightest day that ever I saw, When Jesus washed my sins away.

I'm sometimes up and sometimes down, But still my soul feels heavenly bound.

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Carry Me Back to Old Virginnie.

Carry me back to Old Virginnie, There's where the cotton and the corn and taters grow, There's where the birds warble sweet in the spring time, There's where this old darkie's heart am long' to go. There's where I laboured so hard for old massa, Day after day in the fields of yellow corn. No place on earth do I love more sincerely Than Old Virginnie, the place where I was born.

Estudiantina.

Students are we and gay neighbours. Merry, merry boys if report you believe, All day long at our labours, We begin to be joyful with eve. List, the guitar now invites you. Hark, 'tis the gay castanet. Surely if n song, if a little song With a little dance delights you,

There is a chance for us yet, There is a chance for us yet; Yes, a chance for us yet. Ah! Students are we and gay neighbours; Merry boys if report you believe; All the long day at our labours, We begin to be joyful with eve. Yes, we are joyful with eve. Ah! tra-la-la!

Peep from thy window, fair creature, Softly the moon sheds her beams, Hide not, we pray thee, one feature, Lovely as features in dreams. Grant us one glance we implore thee, Only one smile sweetly bright, Then may the stars, the stars watching o'er thee, Protect thee till morning's light. Then may the stars, the stars watching o'er thee, Protect thee till morning's light. Good-night, Good-night.

Forty Years On.

Forty years on, when afar and asunder, Parted are those who are singing to-day.

When you look back, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play;

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Then, it may be, there will often come o'er you, Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song,

Visions of boyhood shall float up before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along.

Ch.: Follow up! Follow up! Follow up! Follow up! Till the field ring again and again, With the tramp of the thirty-six men, Follow up! Follow up!

Rout and discomfitures, rushes and rallies, Marking and kicking, and passing it on,

Strife without anger, and art without malice, How will it seem to you, forty years on?

Then, you will say, not a feverish minute Strain'd the weak heart and the wavering knee,

Never the battle rag'd hottest, but in it Neither the last nor the faintest were we.

Ch.: Follow up! Follow up! etc.

O! the great days, in the distance enchanted, Days of fresh air, in the rain and the sun,

How we rejoic'd as we struggled and panted, Hardly believable forty years on!

How we discours'd of them, one with another, Arguing triumph, or balancing fate,

Loved the ally with the heart of a brother, Hated the foe with a playing at hate!

Ch.: Follow up! Follow up! etc.

Forty years on, growing older and older, Shorter in wind, as in memory long,

Feeble of foot, and rheumatic of shoulder, What will it help you that once you were strong

God give us goals to guard or beleaguer, Games to play out, whether earnest or fun,

Fights for the fearless, and goals for the eager, Twenty, and thirty, and forty years on!

Ch.: Follow up! Follow up! etc.

Funiculi, Funicula.

Some think the world is made for fun and frolic. And so do I Some think it well to be all melancholic, To pine and sigh But I, I love to spend my time in singing Some joyous song To set the air with music bravely ringing Is far from wrong

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Chorus: Listen! Listen! Echoes sound afar. Listen! Listen! Echoes sound afar.

Funiculi, funicula, funiculi, funicula. Echoes sound afar. Funiculi, funicula.

Some think it wrong to set the feet a-dancing, But not so I Some think it well to keep from coyly glancing Upon the sly But oh! to me the mazy dance is charming, Divinely sweet And surely there is nought that is alarming In nimble feet

Listen! Listen! Music sounds afar, etc.

Ah, me! 'tis strange that some should take to sighing, And like it well l'or me, I have not thought it worth the trying, So cannot tell With laugh, and dance, and song, the day soon passes, Full soon is gone For mirth was made for joyous lads and lasses— To call their own

Listen! Listen! Hark the soft guitar, etc.

Requiem.

Under the wide and starry sky, Dig the grave and let me lie. Glad did I live, and gladly die, And I laid me down with a will. This be the verse you grave for me:

Here he lies where he longed to be; Home is the sailor, home from sea, And the hunter home from the hill. Home is the sailor, home from sea, And the hunter home from the hill.

—R. L. Stevenson

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John Peel.

Do ye ken John Peel with his coat so gay., Do ye ken John Peel at the break of day, Do ye ken John Peel when he's far, far away With his hounds and his horn in the morning?

Chorus: For the sound of his horn brought me from my bed, And the cry of the hounds which he oft-times led; Peel's view halloo! would awaken the dead, Or the fox from his lair in the morning.

Yes, I ken John Peel and Ruby, too, And Ranger and Ringwood, Bell-man and True; From a find to a check, from a check to a view, From a view to a death in the morning.

Do ye ken John Peel with his coat so gay? He lived at Trout-beck once on a day, But now he has gone far away, far away, We shall ne'er hear his voice in the morning.

Fairings.

Come, my young master, and mistress too. Fairings in plenty, and all for you, In plenty and all for you! Apples and pears, juicy and mellow, Honey sweet plums, purple and yellow, Candies and sweets, cakes made of honey, Lasses and lads, out with your money.

Come, my young master, and mistress too. Fairings in plenty and all for you, In plenty and all for you! Ribbons of green, orange and blue, miss!

'Kerchiefs of silk, dainty as you miss, Brooches and beads, which will you, sir? Lockets and rings, maidens are shy, sir. Come, my young master, and mistress too. Fairings in plenty, fairings in plenty, Fairings in plenty, and all for you.

Nocturne.

Silent above the hills Rises the summer moon.

Faint in the distance trills The nightingale's soft tune, The nightingale's soft tune.

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Sing for us, happy birds! Sing in the silver light,

For we can find no words This dreamy summer night.

Cloud in the western sky, Darkly that seem'st to lower.

Rest! rest and come not nigh, To shadow love's brief hour.

Rest! Rest! —Walton.

All Thro' the Night.

(Owen.)

Sleep, my child, and peace attend thee, All thro' the night.

Guardian angels, God will send thee, All thro' the night.

Soft the drowsy hours are creeping, Hill and vale in slumber steeping, I, my loving vigil keeping,

All thro' the night.

While the moon her watch is keeping, All thro' the night;

While the weary world is sleeping, All thro' the night;

O'er thy spirit gently stealing, Visions of delight revealing, Breathes a pure and holy feeling,

All thro' the night.

Hark! a solemn bell is ringing, Clear thro' the night.

Thou, my love, art heav'nward winging, Home, thro' the night.

Earthly dust to earth be shaken, Soul immortal, thou shalt waken, With thy last dim journey taken,

Home, thro' the night.

Lullaby. Sleep then, my princess, O sleep; Softly the night shadows creep; Forest and meadow are still, Peace falls on valley and hill, Luna appears in the sky, Holding her lantern on high, Stars now their night watches keep; Sleep then, my princess, O sleep, Good-night, good-night!

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Sleep then, my princess, O sleep; Calm flow the waters so deep; Soon shall thy weary lids close, Sink to a gentle repose. Mother snail leave her princess, Heaven thy slumber shall bless, Angels their night watches keep; Sleep then, my princess, O sleep- Good-night, good-night!

—Mozart.

Come to the Fair.

The sun is a-shining to welcome the day, Heigh-ho! come to the fair! The folk are all singing so merry and gay, Heigh-ho! come to the fair! All the stalls on the green are as fine as can be, With trinkets and tokens so pretty to. see, So it's come then, maidens and men, To the fair in the pride of the morning. So deck yourselves out in your finest array, With a heigh-ho! come to the fair!

The fiddles are playing the tune that you know: "Heigh-ho! come to the fair!" The drums are all beating, away let us go, Heigh-ho! come to the fair! There'll be racing and chasing from morning till night, And roundabouts turning to left and to right, So it's come then, maidens and men, To the fair in the pride of the morning. So lock up your house, there'll be plenty of fun, And it's heigh-ho come to the fair!

For love-making, too, if so be you've a mind, Heigh-ho! come to the fair! For hearts that are happy are loving and kind, Heigh-ho! come to the fair! If "Haste to the wedding" the fiddles should play I warrant you'll dance to the end of the day; Come then, maidens and men, To the fair in the pride of the morning. The sun is a-shining to welcome the day, With a heigh-ho! come to the fair! Maidens and men, maidens and men, Come to the fair in the morning, Heigh-ho! come to the fair,

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Over the Sea to Skye.

Sing me a song of a lad that is gorse, Say, could that lad be I?

Merry of soul, he sailed one day, Over the sea to Skye. (Repeat after

each verse.)

Mull was astern, Rum on the port, Eigg on the starboard bow;

Glory of youth glowed in his soul— Where is that glory now?

Give me again all that was there, Give me the sun that shone!

Give me the eyes, give me the soul— Give me the lad that's gone.

Billow and breeze, islands and seas, Mountains of rain and sun;

All that was good, all that was fair, All that was me is gone.

King Arthur.

King Arthur ruled the land-that he did, And a right good ruler was he—that he was. O he had three sons of yore, And he kicked them through the door Because they would not sing....

The first, he was a miller—that he was; The second, he was a weaver—that he was; And the third, he was a little tailor boy With his broad cloth under his arm....

The miller, he stole corn—that he did; The weaver, he stole yarn—that he did; But the little tailor boy, he stole corduroy To keep the other fellows warm....

The miller, he was drowned in his darn—that he was; The weaver, he was hanged with his yarn—that he

was; But the devil ran away with the little tailor boy With hip broad cloth under his arm,..,

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Chalk and Flint.

Comes there now a mighty rally, From the weald and from the coast,

Down from cliff and up from valley, Spirits of an ancient host.

Castle grey and village mellow, Coastguard track and shepherd's fold,

Crumbling church and cracked martello, Echo to this chant of old.

Ch.: Oh! Chant of knight and chant of bowman Chant of squire and chant of yeoman: Kent and Sussex feared no foeman, In the valiant days of old.

Screaming gull and lark a-singing, Bubbling brook and booming sea,

Church and cattle bells a-ringing, Swell the ghostly melody;

Chalk and flint, Sirs, lie beneath. ye. Mingling with our dust below;

Chalk and flint, Sirs, lie beneath ye, This our chant of long ago.

Hills that heed not time nor weather, Sussex down and Kentish lane,

Roads that wind thro' marsh and heather Feel the mail-shod feet again;

Chalk and flint their dead are giving— Spectres grim and spectres bold—

Marching on to cheer the living With their battle chant of old.

Ho-Ro, My Nut Brown Maiden

Her eye so mildly beaming, Her look so frank and free,

In waking and in dreaming, Is evermore with me.

Ch.: Ho-ro, my nut-brown maiden. Hi-ri, my nut-brown maiden, Ho-ro-ro, maiden! Oh, she's the maid for me.

O Mary, mild-eyed Mary, By land, or on the sea,

Though time and tide may vary My heart beats true to thee.

Ç.: Ho-ro, etc.

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And since from thee I parted, A long and weary while,

I wander, heavy-hearted, With longing for thy smile. Ho-ro, etc.

in Glasgow and Dunedin, Were maidens fair to see,

But never a lowland maiden Could lure mine eyes from thee.

Ch.: Ho-ro, etc. Mine eyes, that never vary

From pointing to the glen, Where blooms my Highland Mary,

Like wild rose, 'neath the Ben. Ch.: Ho-ro, etc.

And when, with blossoms laden, Bright summer comes again,

I'll fetch my nut-brown maiden Down from the honnie glen.

Ch.: Ho-ro, etc.

Now Is the Month of Maying.

Now is the month of maying, When merry lads are playing, Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la. Each with his bonny lass A-dancing on the grass, Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la. The Spring clad all in gladness, Doth laugh at Winter's sadness— Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, And to the bagpipes' sound The nymphs tread out their ground, Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la.

Drink to Ate Only With Thine Eyes.

Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine;

Or leave a kiss within the cup, And I'll not look for wine.

The thirst that from the soul doth rise, Doth ask a drink divine;

But might I of Jove's nectar sip, would not change for thine.

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I sent thee late a rosy wreath, Not so much hon'ring thee,

As giving it a hope that there It could not withered be;

But thou thereon didst only breathe, And sent'st it back to me;

Since, when it grows, and smells, I swear, Not of itself, but thee.

Passing By.

There is a ladye sweet and kind, Was never face so pleased my mind; I did but see her passing by, And yet I love her till I die!

Her gestures, motions, and her smile, Her wit, her voice my heart beguile; Beguile my heart, I know not why; And yet I love her till I die. Cupid is winged and doth range Her country; so my love doth change. But change the earth or change the sky, Yet will I love her till I die.

Juanita.

Soft o'er the fountain, Ling'ring falls the southern moon;

Far o'er the mountain, Breaks the day too soon!

In thy dark eyes' splendour, Where the warm-light loves to dwell,

Weary looks, yet tender, Speak their fond farewell.

Ch.: Nita! Juanita! Ask thy soul if we should part!

Nita! Juanita! Lean thou on my heart.

When in thy dreaming Moons like these shall shine again,

And daylight beaming, Prove thy dreams are vain,

Wilt thou not, relenting, For thine absent lover sigh?

In thy heart consenting To a prayer gone by?

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Rolling Down to Rio.

I've never sailed the Amazon, I've never reached Brazil, But the "Don" and the "Magdalena," They can go there when they will. Ah, Yes, weekly from Southampton, Great steamers, white and gold, Go rolling down to Rio, Roll down, roll down to Rio, And I'd like to roll to Rio Some day before I'm old! To roll i'd like to roll to Rio some day before I'm old.

I've never seen a jaguar, Nor yet an armadillo Dillowing in his armour, And I s'pose I never will. Oh, Unless I go to Rio These wonders to behold, Go rolling down to Rio, Roll down, roll down to Rio, And I'd like to roll to Rio Some day before I'm old! To roll I'd like to roll to Rio some day before I'm old.

Kipling.

Trade Winds.

In the harbour, in the island, in the Spanish Seas, Are the tiny white houses and the orange trees, And day long, night long, the cool and pleasant breeze Of the steady trade winds blowing.

There is the red wine, the nutty Spanish ale, The shuffle of the dancers, and the old salt's tale; The squeaking fiddle and the soughing in the sail, Of the steady trade winds blowing.

And o' nights there's the fire flies and the yellow moon And in the ghostly palm trees the sleepy tune Of the quiet voice calling me, the long low croon Of the steady trade winds blowing. —Maseßeld

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Cargoes.

Quinquireme of Nineveh, from distant Ophir, Rowing home to haven in sunny Palestine,

With a cargo of ivory and apes and peacocks, Sandalwood, cedar wood, and sweet white wine.

Stately Spanish galleon, coming from the Isthmus, Dipping through the tropics by the palm green shores,

With a cargo of diamonds, emeralds, amethysts, Topazes and cinnamon, and gold moidores.

Dirty British coaster, with a salt-caked smoke stack, Butting through the Channel in the mad March days,

With a cargo of Tyne coal, road rails, pig lead! Firewood, ironware, and cheap tin trays!

—Masefleld

Laugh and Be Merry.

Laugh and be merry, remember, better the world with a song,

Better the world with a blow in the teeth of a wrong: Laugh, for the time is brief, a thread the length of a span, Laugh, and be proud to belong to the old proud pageant of

man.

Laugh and be merry, remember, in olden time God made heaven and earth for the joy He took in a

rhyme, i.ado them and filled them full with the strong red wine of

His mirth, The splendid joy of the stars, the joy of the earth.

So we must laugh and drink from the deep blue cup of the sky,

Join in the jubilant song of the great stars sweeping by; Laugh and battle and work and drink of the wine outpoured, In the dear green earth the sign of the joy of the Lord.

Laugh and be merry together, like brothers akin, Guesting awhile in the rooms of a beautiful inn; Glad till the dancing stops and the lilt of the music ends, Laugh till the game is played and be you merry, my friend.

—John Masefleid.

Waltzing Matilda.

Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong, Under the shade of a coolibah tree,

And he sang as he watched and waited till his "billy" boiled. "You'll come a-waltzing Matilda, with me:"

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Down came a jumbuck to drink at the billabong, Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him with glee,

And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tuckerbag, "You'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me."

Up rode a squatter, mounted on his thoroughbred, Down came the troopers, one, two, three,

"Whose that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tuckerbag? You'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me."

Up jumped the swagman and sprang into the billabong, "You'll never catch me alive," said he•

And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong-"You'll come a-waltzing, Matilda, with me."

Good Night, Ladies.

Good-night, ladies. Good-night, ladies, Good-night, ladies, we're going to leave you now

Merrily we roll along, etc.

Farewell, ladies. Farewell, ladies, Farewell, ladies, we're going to leave you now.

Sweet dreams, ladies. Sweet dreams, ladies, Sweet dreams, ladies, we're going to leave you now.

Silent Night, Holy Night.

Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright, Round you, Virgin Mother and Child: Holy Infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from heaven afar. Heav'nly hosts sing "Alleluia! "Christ, the Saviour, is born!"

Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace. Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth!

—Franz Gruber.

The First Noel.

(Traditional.)

The first Noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep On a cold Winter's night that was so deep.

Ch.: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.

They looked up and saw a star Shining in the East beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night

Land of Hope and Glory.

Dear Land of Hope, thy hope is crowne!l, God make thee mightier yet!

On Sov'ran brows, beloved, renowned, Once more thy crown is set.

Thine equal laws, by Freedom gained, Have ruled thee well and long;

By Freedom gained, by Truth maintained, Thine Empire shall be strong.

Land of Hope and Glory, Mother of the Free, How shall we extol thee, who are born of thee? Wider still and wider shall thy bounds be set: God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier

Thy fame is ancient as the days, As ocean large and wide;

A pride that dares, and heeds not praise, A stern and silent pride;

Not that false joy that dreams content With what our sires have won;

The blood a hero sire hath spent, Still nerves a hero son.

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For England.

The bugles of England were blowing o'er the sea, As they had called a thousand years—calling now to me, They woke me from my dreaming in the dawning of the

day, The bugles of England—and how could I stay?

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The banners of England, unfurled across the sea, Floating out upon the wind, were beckoning to me, Storm-rent and battle-torn, smoke-stained and grey, The banners of England—and how could I stay?

O England! I hear the cry of those that died for thee. Sounding like an organ voice across the winter sea; They lived and died for England, and gladly went their way England! O England! How could I stay?

—J. D. Burns.

Australia, O Thou Favoured Isle.

Hail to our land of kindly sun: Rare jewel of a southern sea; By bloodless conquest justly won, By distant battle rendered free.

Australia! Oh, thou favoured isle, Australia! Mother of the brave: Beneath the blue of Heaven's smile, Thy starry flag o'er free men wave.

Chorus: O, Thou who hast eternally The fate of nations in Thy hand, Oh, guard our country of the free! Lord God, give peace unto our land.

Bold were our sires who o'er the sea Fared forth to win the virgin soil: Great venturers who dauntlessly In Empire's vanguard dared to toil.

Australia! staunch in days of yore, When strong men's hands won on to fame! Australia! crowned by Anzac's shore, When seed of strong men sealed thy name!

Grant we may glean through peaceful years Such honour as our sires have won, And, worthy sons of pioneers, Win harvest of a task well done.

Australia! Be it rolling drums, • Or peaceful ways in sunlit lands,

May e'er the voices of our sons So laud the labour of our hands.

O God, Our Help.

O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come; Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home.

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Under the shadow of Thy throne, Still may we dwell secure, Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our defence is sure.

A thousand ages in Thy sight Are like an evening gone, Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun.

Recessional.

God of our fathers, known of old— Lord of our far-flung battle-line-

Beneath whose awful Hand we hold Dominion over palm and pine—

Lord God of hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget!

The tumult and the shouting dies— The captains and the kings depart;

Still stands Thine ancient Sacrifice, An humble and a contrite heart.

Lord God of hosts, be with us yet. Lest we forget—lest we forget!

Far-called our navies melt away— On dune and headland sinks the fire-

Lo, all our pomp of yesterday Is one with Nineveh and Tyre!

Judge of the nations, spare us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget!

If, drunk with sight of power, we loose Wild tongues that have not Thee in awe-

Such boasting as the Gentiles use Or lesser breeds without the law—

Lord God of hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget!

For heathen heart that puts her trust In reeking tube and iron shard—

All valiant dust that builds on dust, And guarding calls not Thee to guard

For frantic boast and foolish word, Thy mercy on Thy people, Lord!

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The School at War.

We don't forget—while in this dark December We sit in schoolrooms that you know so well, And hear the sounds that you so well remember--The clock, the hurrying feet, the chapel bell; Others are sitting in the seats you sat in; There's nothing else seems altered . here—and yet,. Through all of it, the same old Greek and Latin,

You know we don't forget.

We don't forget you—in the wintry weather You man the trench, or tramp the frozen snow; We play the games we used to play together, In days of peace that seem so long ago; But through it all, the shouting and the cheering. Those other hosts in graver conflict met, Those other sadder sounds your ears are hearinr-

Be sure we don't forget.

And you, our brothers, who for all our praying, To this dear school of ours come back no more, Who lie, our country's debt of honour paying— And not in vain—upon the Belgian shore; Till that great day, when at the Throne in Heaven, The books are opened, and the judgment set, Your lives for honour and for England given,

The School will not forget. —C.A.A.

God Save the King.

God save our gracious King, Long live our noble King, God save the King! Send him victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us, God save the King!

Thy choicest gifts in store On him be pleased to pour; Long may he reign! May he defend our laws, And ever give us cause To sing with heart and voice. God save the King!

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The War Cry.

'LEADER: Warma; (College) Warma! ALL: Warma! LEADER: Yellaloo! Yellaloo! ALL: Yellaloo, Barparipna, Kulkawarra,

Boondara, Weeriman, Relingarra. Imshee Allah, eee, EEE, E! E! E! Bulla! Bulla! BULLA!

INDEX TO SONGS.

College Songs:

1. The College Anthem .. .. .. ..

2. A Teachers' Hymn .. .. .. ..

3. The College with the Griffin .. ..

4. The Green and Gold ..

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Page. 47 47 48 49

5. Laughing Song .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 49 6. Toujours! Toujours! .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 51

7. We Want Everybody Happy .. .. .. .. 52 '

8. "Vive la Compagnie" .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 52

9. Fellowship .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 53 10. A Student's Life .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 53 11. Reunion Song .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 54 12. Gaudeamus .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 54

Gilbert and Sullivan :

1. The Policeman's Song .. .. .. .. .. .. 55 2. Trio from "Iolanthe" .. .. .. .. .. .. 55 3. "He Is an Englishman" .. .. .. .. .. .. 56 4. When the Foeman Bares his Steel .. .. .. 57

Shakespearian :

1. It Was a Lover and His Lass .. .. .. .. 57 2. Where the Bee Sucks .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 58 3. Under the Greenwood Tree .. .. .. .. .. . 58 4. Sigh no More, Ladies.. .. .. .. .. .. .... 58.

Folk Song and Sea Shanty:

1. Die Lorelei .. . • • . • • • • • • • . • • • . • • 59. 2. 0 No, John . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 60 3. Blow the Man Down .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 60• 4. Billy Boy .. .. . .. .. .. .. 61 5. .• • • • • .• • • • • • • •• . •• .. .. •• 61 61 6. Bound for the Rio Grande .. .. .. .. 62 '

7. An Eriskay Love Lilt .. .. .. . • 62°

8. Isalei .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 63. 9. The Volga Boatman .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 63•

Plantation Songs : Page 1. Who's that A-Calling ? • . .. • • . • • • 64 2. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot .. .. 64 3. Carry Me Back to Old Virginnie 65

,General: 1. Estudiantina. . .: .. " ' 65 2. Forty Years On . • . • . • 65 3. Funiculi, Funiculà .. .. 66 4. Requiem .. :. .. .. • . .. .. • 67 5. John Peel .. .. .. 68 6. Fairings .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 68 7. Nocturne .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 68 8. All thro' the Night . • .. .. . • 69 9. Lullaby (Mozart) . ., .. .. .. .. .. 69

10. Come to the Fair . .. .. .. .. .. 70 11. Over the Sea to Skye • . .. .. 71 12. King Arthur .. .. .. .. .. .. 71 13. Chalk and Flint .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 72 14. , Ho-Ro, My Nut Brown Maiden .. 72 15. Now Is the Month of Maying .. 73 16. Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes .. 73 17. Passing By . . .. • . .. .. . • . • .. . • 74 18. Juanita .. .. .. .. .. .. .. •. .. .. .• 74 19. Rolling Down to Rio .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 75 20. Trade Winds .: . .. .. .. .. .. .. 75 21. Cargoes .. .. .. 76 22. Laugh and Be Merry .. .. .... 76 23. Waltzing Matilda .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 76 24. Good Night, Ladies .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 77 25. Silent Night, Holy Night . .. • • • • • • • 77 26. The First Noel .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 78

∎National 1. Land of Hope and Glory .. .. .. . .. .. 78 2 . For England .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 78 3. Australia, O Thou Favoured Isle .. . 79 4. 0 God, Our Help . • .. . • .. .. • . .. .. 79 5. Recessional .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 80 6. The School at War . .. . .. 81 7. God Save the King .. .. .. .. .. .. 81

The War Cry: 82

Library Digitised Collections

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Melbourne Teachers' College

Title:

Handbook: Melbourne Teachers' College 1941

Date:

1941

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Handbook: Melbourne Teachers' College 1941