I. Dunnett is not able to attend all the Social functions now, but her interest remains. She comes in to see Mother Dunnett, about whom many Past Pupils inquire and recall the enjoyable French lessons they had with her. During the summer, Mother Boulton spent a short time in Boscombe and her sister Mrs. Darby came to see her, bringing two of Monica's daughters. Mrs. Lewis-Manning (M. Lloyd) never fails to come to the Convent on the Feast of the Sacred Heart.

M. Wood was in Boscombe during her holidays and very kindly took out some of our small Boarders who were staying for the summer holiday. Another visitor at this time of the year was M. Pascal. She was attending the Canford Summer School for Music with Miss Gobell. M. Briggs also came to visit Mother Briggs, whom many Past Pupils like to meet in order to revive memories of their days as school-girls under Reverend Mother Kelly.

Several Past Pupils were able to renew their contacts with the Nuns or Novices they knew, Sisters Ruth Brown, Marguerite Coward, Catherine Morton and Ita Hancock then a Postulant. A most unexpected visitor was P. Laurenson (Beer), whose husband is connected with the Medical School at Kano. Pat was enjoying their leave and spent quite a time examining the Art Room - her favourite haunt in days past.

Jean Walsh (Hughes) has been giving Cookery 'lessons to Form IV this year, and the attractive selection of Christmas cakes now waiting to be taken home by her pupils, reminds us of the days of the Domestic Science School in Kerryton when her own work was on view. Jean met Margot Conway (Jones), who has been home from India with her children.

We are sorry that Margot could not manage a visit to Boscombe but pleased to learn that she was able to see Clare Blanchard. Eileen Griffiths (Davies) has called several times and we were pleased to see her with Rosemary at the Dance. They are now living in Portsmouth and Rosemary is a pupil at Stakes.

Jean Wylde (Clifford-Jones) found very few of the Community whom she remembered. She was anxious to take her children, especially her eldest daughter, who has just taken her G.C.E. at Forest Gate, around the old haunts of Boscombe, Jean took the addresses of several of her contemporaries with whom she hoped to get in touch. She asked especially for news of Rosemary Ziolowski (Rose).

Frances Lewis (Vick) comes to the Junior School to meet Helen, so we hear of Barbara (Mrs. Hartley) from her. As we go to print we have heard of the death of their father. We thank God that he was received into the Church on December 8th. R.I.P. P. Buck called one day before beginning Nursing at Middlesex Hospital, and M. Ward before beginning her training at St. John and St. Elizabeth's. Congratulations to Marguerite Smith, who brought us the good news of having passed her final M.B. Marguerite had news of Laura Templer, who was then working at Dior's London Branch.

On Trinity Sunday C. Elgar, L. Logan, C. Murray, B. Kent and A. Woodeson came for the day. They spent quite a time in the Hail re-acting pieces of past performances in which they had taken part. They found so much to do that we were afraid they might miss their train serious matter for the College students at Digby-Stuart. Angela Knott is with them there, and this year Mary MacCarty has joined their ranks.

Ines Lucantoni has come in when she is at home and she is more and more interested in her work at the Royal School of Music. Bridget O'Connell, now in her 2nd year at Southampton University, told us that Eve Harper completed her studies there in June and is now living with her father in Kent. Stephanie de Charmoy has been in Boscombe for some time. She is going to New Zealand to stay with her sister and has plans for seeing as much of the world as possible en route.

Barbara Eddinton (Adamson) brought her two babies to the Convent and happened to choose a day that Reverend Mother McEvoy was here so they were able to have a good chat. Mary Greensmith, who left Boscombe before she entered the senior school, came in to see the Nuns. She is teaching Domestic Science and we were astonished at her vivid recollections of her schooldays here. Pamela Vokes (Kennard) brought Timothy to say goodbye before leaving for Bulawayo.

Another very welcome unexpected visitor was Joan Powter, who was returning from her holidays. It is some years since we have seen Joan and we were all pleased to find her so happy at her work in the Bank of England. Esme Poppleweil stayed here the night of the School Dance. She is taking her Advanced Level this year and spent the summer in France in preparation for the "Oral". Jill Waugh was another visitor earlier in the year. Mary Brearley called just in time to join the party from Boscombe which was going to Stakes for the Ceremony.

While speaking of visitors, we must not forget Past Pupils who are now on the Teaching Staff. P. Mackenzie, who is Form Mistress of V.A. and takes most of the English and History in the Senior School, S. McFadden on the staff of the junior School, and C. Weatherley, Form Mistress of I.A.

D. Squire never forgets to come in to the Convent when she is in Bournemouth and we have seen V. Quilty, W. and J. Humble, M. McCormick, O. Cristofoli, C. Anderson, J. Coombes, B. Kell, J. Daykin often during the year. Many of those who left in, September have come back to tell of their new experiences and careers and we hope that they will continue to do so. A. Joliiffe paid a visit as soon as she returned from Cyprus and was able to give us news of her Aunts, Margaret and Nancy Brewer (Mrs. Place).

One Past Pupil of many years ago returned to Boscombe and stayed at the Convent for several weeks. She was Marguerite Thomas, who remembered Reverend Mother Butler-Bowdon very well. Her excitement and happiness to see all the old familiar places as well as the new was a delight to see. She visited the other English Convents during her stay and we missed her cheerful presence in the house when she returned to Paris.

To all who sent cards and good wishes for Christmas and for the Feasts of the Cross, we say a sincere "Thank you". These greetings arouse great interest and recall to the Nuns many happy memories of associations with those who send them. A special word of encouragement and thanks is due to those who have given their time to support the Choral and Dramatic groups. Joan Hackett was an example in this respect for she was most faithful to the Singing practices, despite the many duties which her work in connection with the Red Cross involves. Any "new recruits" to either of the groups will be welcomed.

These Notes close with a special message from Reverend Mother and the Nuns to all their former Pupils. "You are never forgotten in our prayers and all our experiences are of real interest to us.

May God bless you all abundantly throughout the coming year.