After the sermon, the Postulants retired and returned wearing the habit. They were received as Novices and the Bishop gave them the white veils. Benediction followed and the whole ceremony ended with the Kiss of Peace during which the choir sang the "Ecce Quam Bonum".

It was a privilege to have His Lordship and such a representative gathering of priests present on this Feast of the Cross.

The following fortnight was devoted to preparations for May 31st. This was a Gala Day for the School, as it was a date chosen as being a convenient one on which to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Reverend Mother Kelly, Sister Elizabeth and Sister Margaret Mary.

In the morning all the Pupils gathered together in the Gym Room to sing their jubilee Song, specially written for the occasion and put to music by Miss Gobell. Reverend Mother Kelly, who was on the platform with Reverend Mother, Mother McEvoy, Community and Staff, made a beautiful speech, thanking the Children for their kind wishes and speaking of the need of Religious Vocations.

She referred to the Nuns in our Community who were former Boscombe Pupils and are now Religious of the Cross and she drew attention to the growth of the School in the past fifty years, both in additions to the building and in its numbers.

In the afternoon, the Present Pupils presented to the invited Past Pupils, scenes from Our Lady's Life and some of the best known Apparitions and Shrines; Lourdes, Walsingham, La Salette, Fatima, etc. The whole series was most impressive, the costumes striking and tasteful and the singing and Choral Speaking reverent.

Mrs. Tucker, President of the Past Pupils' Association, spoke on behalf of all Past Pupils. She mentioned their loyalty to the Convent of which they have such happy memories. In it they found a welcome feeling of stability, so pleasing a contrast to the change and uncertainty of life to-day.

It was the hope of all that Reverend Mother Kelly would have the joy of recognising in each of her former Children the image she had tried to imprint, an impression so strong that the passage of years could not affect it.

Miss Marjorie Lloyd then presented Reverend Mother Kelly with a cheque for £3,650 which, at her suggestion, had been subscribed by friends, Past and Present Pupils, to the jubilee Building Fund. This fund is well over the half?way mark towards the expenses of the new Assembly Hall.

After the entertainment, tea was served, and our guests enjoyed a happy reunion and the chance of meeting each other and of exchanging reminiscences. The day's celebrations ended with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

Earlier in May, six Convent Pupils took part in a concert given by the Bournemouth Student Orchestra. Among the soloists included in the programme was Tessa McDonnell, a former pupil of the Convent.

JUNE

On the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Convent Choir of senior girls again sang the Mass at our Parish Church, Corpus Christi. On the Sunday within the Octave, the outdoor procession of the Blessed Sacrament took place. We were responsible for the singing at the Benediction on the Tennis Court in the Convent grounds.

The following Sunday a large group of Bosccmbe Pupils walked in the outdoor Procession arranged by Father Chapple at St. Bernadette's, Ensbury Park.

Mr. J. Wilson, a former pupil (Betty's brother) invited our choir to sing at his wedding in Corpus Christi Church. Some time later his family and friends kindly arranged for the film of the wedding to be shown to us as well as some delightfully coloured views of Italy and Bermuda.

Before the end of the month Higher and School Certificate had begun, and we began to realise how close we were to the end of term.

The Feast of SS. Peter and Paul gave us a welcome relaxation in the form of a most enjoyable Sports' Day. This year it was decided that the juniors should have their races in the morning and the Seniors in the afternoon.

It was thus possible for both events to be held on the lawn in Kerryton. The day proved a great success, and the Sack, Obstacle, and Staff races provided much amusement for Reverend Mother and the other spectators. At the end of the afternoon, Reverend Mother presented the prizes - and winners and losers alike were offered dainty dishes of cherries to refresh them after the day's exertions.

JULY
End of term activities occupied our attention, and we were particularly eager to do our best, as this year we enjoyed the privilege of Reverend Mother General's presence at them. The Music Competition produced work of a very high standard and reflected credit on Mistresses and pupils alike.

The Elocution Pupils of Forms V and V I gave two public performances of "Quality Street", by J. M. Barrie. Community and Pupils attended the Dress rehearsal and everyone was impressed by the finished production, as the preparation had been left largely to the actors. Of course Mother Potter's excellent training was everywhere apparent, and we feel that she had reason to be proud of the success of her pupils.

All the costumes, except those of the men characters were made by Mother McLoughlin, and the scenic effects were excellent.

Many who could not be present will be interested in the cast: Miss Phoebe Throssel - T. Tallyn. Miss Susan Throssel - S. McFadden. Miss Willoughby - B. Weston. Miss Fanny (her sister) - A. Wagstaff. Miss H. Turnball - J. Shaw. Patty the Maid - J. Stevenson. Recruiting Sergeant - M. Danagher. Ensign Blades - J. Powter. Charlotte Parratt - M. Street. Harriet - C. Gillings.

Mother Briggs had arranged an exhibition of the Art and Handwork done in the Middle School. We saw pattern making put to use in lanterns and other decorations, and the jig-saw Puggles and Snakes and Ladders (in the form of Virtues and Vices) attracted our attention. Congratulations to all concerned.

The seniors needlework was displayed in the Needlework Room, and that of the other classes in their Form Rooms. Reverend Mother General came with Reverend Mother and Mother McEvoy, and their arrival in Forms Upper lI and Upper III caused great excitement. Upper II with their Mistress, Mother Pannell, had dressed the children's dolls in the attractive little garments they had knitted during the year.

In Upper III, they met not dolls, but real babies. This Form had made Rompers and Dresses, and Mother Wallace had encouraged some of the tiny brothers and sisters to come and act as models.

Prize Distribution brought a happy School Year to a close. The programme included Piano and Violin Solos, Two-Piano Duets,

Choral Speaking, and finally the School Orchestra. Miss Gallo is to be congratulated on the progress made during the year and on the enthusiasm of the pupils. Reverend Mother General was delighted with the Pianoforte selections, and we do hope that Mother Gillard and Miss Gobell felt rewarded for their efforts.

After Reverend Mother General had distributed the prizes, the School Song was sung. For those who were leaving, the last verse assumed a deeper meaning. "May we be faithful to our School's tradition and win God's crown of victory, at last."

When good-byes had been said and the general bustle ceased, those of us for whom this was our last School Year were invited to remain for a week-end Retreat, given by Father C. Myerscough, S. J. We should like to thank Mother McEvoy for arranging this Retreat which we appreciated so much.