Celia Elgar called with her father the same day. A few days after Deidre Foster (Crick) and her husband brought Mark and Paul to see us as they were spending a short holiday in Bournemouth.

Deirdre had seen a good deal of Anne Spicer, who was then teaching at Luton but sailed to New Zealand in October. We have since heard of Anne's marriage there, and also that Marion Pool was married recently. Margaret Worth (Hannlgan) has called with Teresa, her small daughter, and Lois Bill, now Mrs. Gregory.

Jennifer Coombes is a faithful visitor when she is in the vicinity and this year very thoughtfully offered to come in and help with the unpacking, etc., on the first day of term. Elizabeth Kitchen (Mrs. Sidley) sent photos of her wedding for the Community to see.

We were very pleased to find Eva Cartwright looking much better when she came to the the Convent a few weeks ago. Dorothy Tucker (Hobbs) was present at the School Dance and helped to judge the Fancy Dress. The dance offers Past Pupils an opportunity of meeting each other and their former mistresses.

It is impossible to mention everyone who visits or writes, so please forgive any omissions. They do not signify any lack of interest, but one has to select when space must necessarily be limited by the rising costs of paper and printing!

Special congratulations to Gabrielle Bond who was awarded the O.B.E. after the Queen's visit to Ghana. It is interesting to note that Gay's brother, David, was with her in London to receive the same award from Her Majesty.

Yvonne Delanoe spent some time in Mudeford earlier in the year, when her father was seriously ill. We offer her sympathy on the loss of her father. R.I.P.

Sister Helena, R.I.P.

Those who have kept in touch with the Convent, both mistresses and pupils, will regret to hear of the death on April 27th of Sister Helena. For many years Sister had watched over the needs of the Staff and more recently had cooked for the junior Canteen. She loved the. children and they certainly enjoyed her scrumptious meals.

To the priests, both local and visitors, Sister Helena was one of the best known of the Community, as it was her duty to look after them. Their presence at her funeral bore witness to their appreciation of her kindness and warm?heartedness. She liked everyone to feel at home and had always a cheery word.

After a short illness, Sister died in hospital, but was buried in Boscombe. We feel sure that she is enjoying the reward of 50 years of devoted Religious Life. Her death occurred a short time before she would have celebrated her Golden Jubilee of Profession. It pleased God that she should keep that feast in Heaven, rather than among us.

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