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PAST PUPILS' ASSOCIATION - 1950, Page three

During the course of the year we were pleased to welcome Kathleen Patterson (Doyle), who brought her four children to see us. Mollie Frampton (Molloy) home on leave with her husband from Tripoli called to see us during the Autumn.

C. Tutte and S. Danagher who joined our party to Rome. Cynthia Holmes, Mary Caldon, Paddy Browning, all of whom have gained their S.R.N. Eileen Griffiths (Davies) who brought Rosemary and Angela. Jean Walsh (Hughes) with Michael and Peter. S. de Charmoy, D. Gradwell, A. Burnett, S. Graham and Ann White. Betty Mason and Angela.

Marie Soanes called with her mother and we were sorry to hear from them of the illness of Captain Soanes. Barbara Adamson whose joy we shared on her reception into the Church. Mrs. Miller on her return from Canada with her sister Mrs. Meade. We were glad to have news of Betty from her. Josephine Daly is not able to visit us as frequently now - we wish her success in the Welfare work she has taken up.

Mildred Latheron (Scott) introduced us to her husband and two children. Eileen Kennedy (Farnworth) called with Anthony and Ian on their return from South Africa. Kitty Coombes and Christine Alker we see more frequently as they have now joined the Staff of Holy Cross School.

Margaret Roberts (Shorman), on a tour from East Africa, introduced her husband to us. Joan and Margaret Briggs and Mary Sumner whom we were very pleased to see after so long.

Peggy Shackleford came with Maureen Parsons (Rowe), who brought Baby Susan to see us. Yvonne Delanoe (Pinder) did not forget the Convent on her visit to England, her five little boys and Maryvonne entertained us all, and we look forward to their annual visit.

Barbara Carus was very interested in seeing all the changes which have taken place since her last visit. Patsy Mackenzie, Ann Haugh, Sheila Darby, Monica Walsh, Avril Tickle, Helen Bond, Barbara Tanner (Browning), Josie Aldridge (Pugh), Margaret and Nancy Brewer who seem to enjoy life in Oxford.

Congratulations to Mollie Orpin who brought the good news of her Final examination, having gained B.A. 2nd Class Honours (French) at Bristol University, and Peggy Robinson who called as soon as she got her results, having gained B.A. at Southampton. Gillian Robotham came to tell us of her recent successes in Sculpture.

She has since then won the Academy's Gold Medal, which entitles her to a travelling Scholarship. To study in Rome is her ambition. Another of this group, Mother Loftus has returned to our junior School, now a qualified Froebel mistress.

By a happy coincidence Juliette de Gaye arrived at the Assumption Convent in Rome while our party was staying there. She hopes to visit Boscombe soon. Marjorie Wood paid several visits but was disappointed at not being here for the jubilee celebrations. Shelagh Hill (Smart) brought Noella, whom she hopes to send to school soon.

Mary Morton (Hennessey) brought Maire during one of their visits to Boscombe. Pat Lamb, Eileen Hughes and Mary Browning always call during College Holidays. Among many friends who visited us, we were pleased to welcome former members of the Staff:Miss O'Donnell, Miss Stafford, Miss Young, Miss Walsh, and Mrs. Moyes with Sara.

Long letters received were those from Althea Turner, who hopes to get her Arts Degree this year, Cecile Allison who intends to enter Reading University. Margaret Mary Brown; Teresa Greene, now nursing in Manchester; Wendy MacDonald (Canada), and Marie Browne who is awaiting the results of her Final exam. in Physio-Therapy; Cynthia Amesbury; Daphne Hopgood; Marguerite Simpson, Patricia and Moya Maidment; Pauline Browning and Angela Beach (King) who hopes to visit Bournemouth in the near future.

Joan and Wendy Gilchrist who are such faithful correspondents. Their farewell present is now in use on the Altar, two bronze vases inscribed `Joan' and 'Wendy'. Good news from the Gilbert family tells us that they are happily settled in their new surroundings in Canada. Chantal d'Alancon brought to Boscombe her sister Beatrix who is fast becoming proficient in English!

Marie Antoinette Gilles paid us a surprise visit during the summer.

Past pupils may be interested to know that rumours reach us from our Mother House that a change in our Religious dress is under discussion.

It is virtually impossible to mention everyone who writes or calls during the year. If anyone's name does not appear we beg her not to feel forgotten. Each of our Past Pupils is always welcome, and is specially remembered in our prayers. In order to keep in touch with the Convent will Past Pupils kindly inform us of any change of address.

We have not mentioned the most recent members of the association, those who have left school within the last year - we were very pleased to see them and so many others at the Annual Dance in the Pavilion.

We appeal to all to keep in close touch with their Alma Mater.

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