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not inclined to flight, who paused at the approaches, would have heard
hysterical laughter blending with nursery rhymes played bongo-like on empty
beer cans. Going on in one corner would be a heated discussion on the relative
merits and efficiency of the rack.
You may wonder how such a civilization existed. However, the reason
becomes clear when one fact is discussed. Strangely, no word of this
society is known to have reached the Supreme ruling body, which was
situated many units of measure to the north-west. Thus this mighty people
became known to history as the “Forgotten Race” (the Semper Fidelans).

MODERN HAIRSTYLES - -

Are there such things as Modern Hairstyles? You may well ask !
Firstly, the applied adjective “Modern” is incorrect, for in the year
dot, our Grannies were wearing French rolls and buns. Secondly, the word
“Style” is inappropriate, for those wind-swept concoctions can scarcely be
called “Styles”.
And oh, my top-knot! Such names are supplied! Sugar Loaf. Honey
Roll. Marshmallow Fix. They sound more weight-producing than beauty
producing.
It’s all very well for you young ladies who can afford an hour or so
in front of the mirror, attending your coiffure. But for the average
schoolgirl, who is forever running late, she must be content with a glance
in the mirror, and a comb used in haste. Oh, please! I appeal to your
better nature! Can’t someone—anyone—create something to avoid these
monstrosities—an arrangement that takes but a few seconds to fix?
Maybe the solution, adopted by a certain actor, would ease the situa
tion. If we must give the style a name, why not “Billiard Ball Bob”. Then
some school rule could require our heads to be technicoloured and a head
paint could be used in School or House Colours either striped, stippled,
smeared or spotted.
Oh, me. oh my! What a lix ! What is the world—oops, sorry, head—
coining to ?
Carol Bryning, Form 4C2.

RECIPE OF HOW TO CRAM
FOR AN EXAM. - -
INGREDIENTS—Several books of knowledge;
1 comfortable chair;
much food;
2 noisy quarrelsome brothers.
METHOD—Sift together: Latin. French. Chemistry, and Geography. Repeat
important facts aloud, mixing well after each addition. When the
mixture is well beaten, add brothers to provide a background rumpus.
Stir well. Boil (brothers included). Leave a few hours to sleep.
Early next morning, before exam, starts repeat whole procedure and
then place self in exam, room to stew.
SERVE blank paper into teachers. Excellent results may be expected.
Gaston (Chef). —Francaise (4A1).

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