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-I GO TO THE REUNION.
+===== I Go To The Reunion. =====
-Sam Peens,
+Sam Peeps.
 To the window at six in the morning, a grey day, so I take me back to bed, where I reflect on the futility of lighting fires in the rain, and then remember that Miss Stretton has entrusted half a hundred weight of fruit cake to me, and expects me to deliver it even if sodden. So off to the station where I meet a pretty girl who beguiles the way to North Sydney, where she departs to persuade her beau that the weather is clearing.
-Then to Penrith, where I an dragged past the Bar, without a chance to fortify myself against the rain, but am shepherded to a place where they sell milk, which product I put down with scarce a grimace. Through Regatta Crowds, to our ship which has to be rocked to get it clear off the banks, and so up the River, where we scatter a racing fleet in all directions. Claude lays inc nine shillings to four that we shall hit at least one crew, but alas, I do not take the bet, for we miss narrowly. With no further adventures we arrive at Euroka Creek, to be met by our Treasurer whom I am relieved-to see has not brought his receipt book. I am involved in a slight detour, but arrive in a drizzle of rain at the camp spot.
-ALAS I am evicted from any chosen tent spot, and retire in a huff to the heights of a nearby hill. From here I sit and smoke while my cock grills my steak, and soon our first visitors arrive. For Hilma we produce a drop of quinine water, the fame of which soon attracts Jess. Soon we have all the latest doings Which is worth the expenditure of half our store of liquid. From our vantage point we watch the dozens of cooking fires through the trees, a sight so restful that I am moved to write half a sonnet with which I am disappointed in the morning, ard light the fire with it.
+Then to Penrith, where I an dragged past the Bar, without a chance to fortify myself against the rain, but am shepherded to a place where they sell milk, which product I put down with scarce a grimace. Through Regatta Crowds, to our ship which has to be rocked to get it clear off the banks, and so up the River, where we scatter a racing fleet in all directions. Claude lays me nine shillings to four that we shall hit at least one crew, but alas, I do not take the bet, for we miss narrowly. With no further adventures we arrive at Euroka Creek, to be met by our Treasurer whom I am relieved to see has not brought his receipt book. I am involved in a slight detour, but arrive in a drizzle of rain at the camp spot.
-Soon the Keeper of the Kingts Fire has gathered his band together and the fire is lit ceremoniously by the young Misses Matasin and Stoddart, with a fine speech delivered by friend Mouldy. Warmed by William Henley's conflagration Messrs. Pallin, Webb and Ardill commepce the entertainments; whether they were preserving their voices or fearful of singeing their tails I could not discover, but they took
-it in turns to keep all happy. The singeing was more severe apparently than the singing, for Mr. Pallin did sing ,til deep into the night, prompting the thought that he h'id lost his own sleeping bag in The Great Fire,
+Alas I am evicted from any chosen tent spot, and retire in a huff to the heights of a nearby hill. From here I sit and smoke while my cook grills my steak, and soon our first visitors arrive. For Hilma we produce a drop of quinine water, the fame of which soon attracts Jess. Soon we have all the latest doings which is worth the expenditure of half our store of liquid. From our vantage point we watch the dozens of cooking fires through the trees, a sight so restful that I am moved to write half a sonnet with which I am disappointed in the morning, and light the fire with it.
-My Friend Mr. Roots is next arrainged on a Treasonable Charge of "Burning off a Fellow Member, D. Long, to wit". In the laughter of the gallery I cannot hear what defence is offered, but trust that it is ''To the charge of burning off I plead guilty", 131,1t to the charge of being on a walk with the intent to burn off, I would plead NOT GUILTY".
-The Minstrel Boys, Bob Chapman and John Edwards, produced a
+Soon the Keeper of the King's Fire has gathered his band together and the fire is lit ceremoniously by the young Misses Matasin and Stoddart, with a fine speech delivered by friend Mouldy. Warmed by William Henley's conflagration Messrs. Pallin, Webb and Ardill commence the entertainments; whether they were preserving their voices or fearful of singeing their tails I could not discover, but they took it in turns to keep all happy. The singeing was more severe apparently than the singing, for Mr. Pallin did sing 'til deep into the night, prompting the thought that he had lost his own sleeping bag in The Great Fire.
-duet with the amusing title of Chapman
- WALKING IN THE BUSH?' sang with
+My Friend Mr. Roots is next arrainged on a Treasonable Charge of "Burning off a Fellow Member, D. Long, to wit". In the laughter of the gallery I cannot hear what defence is offered, but trust that it is "To the charge of burning off I plead guilty", "But to the charge of being on a walk with the __intent__ to burn off, I would plead __not guilty__".
-some spirit, and very topical, judging by the enthusiasm with which they are received. They complain of not being allowed to do the Square Dance, a step which is very intrigueing. The opposition is of the mind that it detracts members away from the Barn Dance, whiell is considered essential for the conditioning of a walker.
-Then to Cocoa, nobly brewed by Ernie French, wham I shall recommend to be Official Brewer to the Court. I fall to talk with Allen Strom, who does give me details of his Easter Trip, then with Mr. President (who disappears to comfort his children). In the firelight I see Bill Henley dragging yet another log for the night owls, then I depart to a rather voluble group in which I see Dulcie Jeans as the centre of attraction.
+The Minstrel Boys, Bob Chapman and John Edwards, produced a duet with the amusing title of "Much Walking In The Bush" sang with some spirit, and very topical, judging by the enthusiasm with which they are received. They complain of not being allowed to do the Square Dance, a step which is very intrigueing. The opposition is of the mind that it detracts members away from the Barn Dance, which is considered essential for the conditioning of a walker.
-To bed at midnight, but am dis turbed by Bosun Pallin and t'Middie" Leigh Hart, who do sing Shanties till all hours of the morning. Their voices are pleasant, however, and I drift into slumber.
-Am awakened early in the morning and thrust forth to provide coffee. While the brew sirnmers I notice the Wyborns with their two children, and further over Maurice and Tuggy, who are camped across the creek. The Duke of Clear Hill appears, discussing, I believe,
+Then to Cocoa, nobly brewed by Ernie French, whom I shall recommend to be Official Brewer to the Court. I fall to talk with Allen Strom, who does give me details of his Easter Trip, then with Mr. President (who disappears to comfort his children). In the firelight I see Bill Henley dragging yet another log for the night owls, then I depart to a rather voluble group in which I see Dulcie Jeans as the centre of attraction.
-Musick with Audrey Brady. The Moppetts and Moppettes appear in
-broad daylight, and then I see far away on the plains Cotter and his sweet cook giving breakfast to David Ingram.
+To bed at midnight, but am disturbed by Bosun Pallin and "Middie" Leigh Hart, who do sing Shanties till all hours of the morning. Their voices are pleasant, however, and I drift into slumber.
-In no time the competitions are organised and Miss Stretton wins
-' the Fire Lighting, and the rank outsider, Miss Evans, whose talent'
+Am awakened early in the morning and thrust forth to provide coffee. While the brew simmers I notice the Wyborns with their two children, and further over Maurice and Tuggy, who are camped across the creek. The Duke of Clear Hill appears, discussing, I believe, Musick with Audrey Brady. The Moppetts and Moppettes appear in broad daylight, and then I see far away on the plains Cotter and his sweet cook giving breakfast to David Ingram.
-were hitherto unsuspected, wins the Billy Boiling Competition. I make due notes of this and intend to use this as trump card in future disputes. The Damper Crown goes to Frank Young, who wishes to state
-that his Father is not in any way a Baker.
+In no time the competitions are organised and Miss Stretton wins the Fire Lighting, and the rank outsider, Miss Evans, whose talents were hitherto unsuspected, wins the Billy Boiling Competition. I make due notes of this and intend to use this as trump card in future disputes. The Damper Crown goes to Frank Young, who wishes to state that his Father is not in any way a Baker.
-I make the traditional inspection of tents and find Dennis
-Gittoes with a deal of trouble on his hands, to wit, a dismantled
+I make the traditional inspection of tents and find Dennis Gittoes with a deal of trouble on his hands, to wit, a dismantled camera, and a blonde and a brunette, Pat Walsham and Sadie King.
-camera, and a blonde and a brunette, Pat Walsham and Sadie King.
-To the ship again for the voyage home, and I am full of the r -,nion spirit, and a wiser man into the bargain; at the next
+To the ship again for the voyage home, and I am full of the re-union spirit, and a wiser man into the bargain; at the next meeting I shall move that the camp fire be built from quick burning logs, and that night jars be pilloried for the remainder of the re-union. I might add that I have a seconder for the motion.
-meeting I shall move that the camp fire be built from quick burnin logs, and that night jars be pilloried for the remainder of the
-re-union. I might add that I have a seconder for the motion.
+----
-BALLAD OF THE REUNION.
-maumplid...V.I.ameama m
+===== Ballad Of The Reunion. =====
 Kath McKay.
-While yet the infant Easter moon. Skulked in the clouds, did we re-une And Jupiter, by surname Plu.,
+While yet the infant Easter moon\\
+Skulked in the clouds, did we re-une\
+And Jupiter, by surname Plu.,\\
 As usual, came with us too.
-Damply we raised, in failing light.,  Our meagre shelters for the night; Damp was our modest bite and sup And damper still our washing up.
-But as we lay, content and full,
+Damply we raised, in failing light,\\
-By Ripleyl yes, there comes a lull. (We change into the present tense To heighten the dramatic sense).
+Our meagre shelters for the night;\\
-And now, our spirits mounting higher,
+Damp was our modest bite and sup\\
-The word goes round: "Lot's build The Fire:" All hands combine in willing toil
+And damper still our washing up.
+But as we lay, content and full,\\
+By Ripley! yes, there comes a lull.\\
+(We change into the present tense\\
+To heighten the dramatic sense).
+And now, our spirits mounting higher,\\
+The word goes round: "Let's build The Fire!"\\
+All hands combine in willing toil\\
 And nearby hearths with speed despoil.
-'In plastic cloak of baby blue, A singlet aid a pant or two,
-A stately figure heaves in sight Out of the darkness of tip night.
+In plastic cloak of baby blue,\\
-'Tis he, stout-muscled Wonder Man
+A singlet and a pant or two,\\
-Fire-maker since camp fires began.
+A stately figure heaves in sight\\
-And - "Easy now', says he, "Don't rush it: Lay it on lightly or you'll crush it'.
+Out of the darkness of the night.
-You need some dry old inside-wood
-To start it, or you'll do no good".
+'Tis he, stout-muscled Wonder Man\\
-... The flame dies down . Hope swings to Doubt - Can our campfire be going out?
+Fire-maker since camp fires began.\\
-.
+And - "Easy now", says he, "Don't rush it:\\
-"A flat tin plate is what we need
+Lay it on lightly or you'll crush it".
-To fan the spark - run, run, make speed And fetch one quote the Man of Might, "And we'll soon have the fire alight".
-Away hi S trusty helpers fly,
+"You need some dry old inside-wood\\
-But now, with a determined eye
+To start it, or you'll do no good".\\
-Steps forward from among his fellows That prodigy, The Human Bellows.
+... The flame dies down ... Hope swings to Doubt -\\
-Down on his knees, and ear to ground,
+Can our campfire be going out?
-He drops, and blows. We watch, spellbound. In, Out, In, Out - the rhythmic beats Would not disgrace G.P.S. heats.
-Back come the bearers of the plate But ah, their mission is too late. The Man of Muscle mutters liWhoal Enoughr but still the Bellows blow.
+"A flat tin plate is what we need\\
-Our natural flair for speculation
+To fan the spark - run, run, make speed\\
-Is roused, but mixed with trepidation: What are the odds now? Will he burst? Or will the fire get going first?
+And fetch one" quote the Man of Might,\\
-But there's no time to make a book - The Bellowst work is done, for look
+"And we'll soon have the fire alight".
-Haw the bright flames leap higher, higher, Beyond all doubt we have our Fire.
-Long will the S.B.W.
+Away his trusty helpers fly,\\
-Relate to generations new
+But now, with a determined eye\\
-How with one blow the deed was done - Re-union Camp Fire, '51.
+Steps forward from among his fellows\\
-(Perhi lps we should have said before The hero's our ex-Editor.
+That prodigy, The Human Bellows.
-He's not a melan-colley fellow,
-But boy, 6h boys how he can bellow!)
+Down on his knees, and ear to ground,\\
-.
+He drops, and blows. We watch, spellbound.\\
-.
+In, Out, In, Out - the rhythmic beats\\
-CAMP FIRE INTRODUCTION.
+Would not disgrace G.P.S. heats.
-(This was the 1951 'Campfire Introductiont used by Mouldy Harrison. Four young =embers stood in a semi-circle bearing blazing torches. At the conclusion these were
-plunged into the fire and added to the rising flames.
+Back come the bearers of the plate\\
-On reflection, for those not aware of the inborn kindness
+But ah, their mission is too late.\\
-of club members, it should be mentioned that the young
+The Man of Muscle mutters "Whoa!\\
-members were detached from the torches and only the torches were consumed. The young members still being available to care for the dignity and respect of the Club.)
+Enough!" but still the Bellows blow.
-In 1930 there was a memorable trip down the Shoalhaven River, that consisted of old members, who were firm friends, and it was a most enjoyable function. A few years later, on the banks of the
-Nepean River, it was considered that a camp of hold members' would
+Our natural flair for speculation\\
-be very enjoyable, and So the re-union wae born. It was decided that all members of the Club, and members only, would be invited. The time chosen was the first week-end after the second Friday of March,
+Is roused, but mixed with trepidation:\\
-and that the re-union would not only be a camp, but an occasion of
+What are the odds now? Will he burst?\\
-welcome to the new President. The first re-union was held in this spot, Euroka. The fine friendly spirit was recreated - campfire songs were sung and games played. 'The Bone" which is still used at meetings was also found at Euroka.
+Or will the fire get going first?
-I even recall Betty Bell, a new member with a very sweet voice. She,. in modesty, considered her voice not good enough for such an important gathering. The President then picked three members, who were considered to have the worst voices. Two, I am glad to say, I see here tonight. This showed just how much the members could stand4 Betty lost her shyness and from then onwards was a soloist round the campfire.
-To have shared joys, hardships and dangers together, to have overcame difficulties, to have rejoiced in the delights of a Spring morning, to have shared one's last crust; these are solid joys and lasting pleasures that live for ever in our hearts. It builds that staunch feeling of comradeship of which our Club is so proud. On members that have joined during the last year rests the responsibility
+But there's no time to make a book -\\
-of caring for our privileges and for maintaining the dignity and regapd for our Club.
+The Bellows' work is done, for look\\
-As the flames rise from this fire, so may the'flames arise wit4n our hearts and keep alive those &entiments and traditions of the Sydney Bush Walkers.
+How the bright flames leap higher, higher,\\
-May each campfire remind you of your obligations to your Club
+Beyond all doubt we have our Fire.
-and those members, who, with love in their hearts, have given so much to the enrichment of its members..
-.
+Long will the S.B.W.\\
-OPEN LETTER TO MR. GARSIDE.
+Relate to generations new\\
-M,Mn ad
+How with one blow the deed was done -\\
-v
+Re-union Camp Fire, '51.
-Sir,
-It is common knowledge that your Department is compelled
+(Perhaps we should have said before\\
-to strain every nerve and leave no stone unturned in order to make the Railways pay.
+The hero's our ex-Editor.\\
+He's not a melan-colley fellow,\\
+But boy, oh boy! how he can bellow!)
+----
+===== Camp Fire Introduction. =====
+(This was the 1951 'Campfire Introduction' used by Mouldy Harrison. Four young members stood in a semi-circle bearing blazing torches. At the conclusion these were plunged into the fire and added to the rising flames. On reflection, for those not aware of the inborn kindness of club members, it should be mentioned that the young members were detached from the torches and only the torches were consumed. The young members still being available to care for the dignity and respect of the Club.)
+In 1930 there was a memorable trip down the Shoalhaven River, that consisted of old members, who were firm friends, and it was a most enjoyable function. A few years later, on the banks of the Nepean River, it was considered that a camp of "old members" would be very enjoyable, and so the re-union was born. It was decided that all members of the Club, and members only, would be invited. The time chosen was the first week-end after the second Friday of March, and that the re-union would not only be a camp, but an occasion of welcome to the new President. The first re-union was held in this spot, Euroka. The fine friendly spirit was recreated - campfire songs were sung and games played. "The Bone" which is still used at meetings was also found at Euroka.
+I even recall Betty Bell, a new member with a very sweet voice. She, in modesty, considered her voice not good enough for such an important gathering. The President then picked three members, who were considered to have the worst voices. Two, I am glad to say, I see here tonight. This showed just how much the members could stand! Betty lost her shyness and from then onwards was a soloist round the campfire.
+To have shared joys, hardships and dangers together, to have overcame difficulties, to have rejoiced in the delights of a Spring morning, to have shared one's last crust; these are solid joys and lasting pleasures that live for ever in our hearts. It builds that staunch feeling of comradeship of which our Club is so proud. On members that have joined during the last year rests the responsibility of caring for our privileges and for maintaining the dignity and regard for our Club.
+As the flames rise from this fire, so may the flames arise within our hearts and keep alive those sentiments and traditions of the Sydney Bush Walkers.
+May each campfire remind you of your obligations to your Club and those members, who, with love in their hearts, have given so much to the enrichment of its members.
+----
+===== Open Letter To Mr. Garside. =====
+"Sir,
+It is common knowledge that your Department is compelled to strain every nerve and leave no stone unturned in order to make the Railways pay.
 I feel it my duty, therefore, to point out to you a simple means of increasing your revenue.
-' Last Sunday, March 11th, I approached the booking clerk at Glenbrook Station to purchase a ticket to Emu Plains. This was made necessary by the circUmstance of our having descended at Emu Plains on the previous day, travelling thence by launch.
-I mention this in detail, to assure you of the lofty
+Last Sunday, March 11th, I approached the booking clerk at Glenbrook Station to purchase a ticket to Emu Plains. This was made necessary by the circumstance of our having descended at Emu Plains on the previous day, travelling thence by launch.
-principles held by members of bush walking clubs. It would have been simple to elude official vigilance, and scale a ride to Emu
-Plains I can only say that such a thought did not enter our heads.
+I mention this in detail, to assure you of the lofty principles held by members of bush walking clubs. It would have been simple to elude official vigilance, and scale a ride to Emu Plains: I can only say that such a thought did not enter our heads.
-Instead, I, together with several companions, bought a ticket, tendering the. clerk a florin. To my dismay, it slipped through my fingers and fell to the floor, where it promptly disappeared down a crack.
-In gratitude for the excellent service provided at all times
+Instead, I, together with several companions, bought a ticket, tendering the clerk a florin. To my dismay, it slipped through my fingers and fell to the floor, where it promptly disappeared down a crack.
-by your Department, I forego all claims to this money; but you, Sir,
-who must leave no avenue unexplored to augment your profits, may, by the simple expendient of raising the floorboards, recover this valuable coin of the realm.
+In gratitude for the excellent service provided at all times by your Department, I forego all claims to this money; but you, Sir, who must leave no avenue unexplored to augment your profits, may, by the simple expendient of raising the floorboards, recover this valuable coin of the realm.
-With best wishes- for the continuing prosperity of your
-Department,
+With best wishes for the continuing prosperity of your Department,
 I am, etc.
 (Miss). E.G.
-.11.411M.1a1.1....al.....=
-CLUB SEARCH AND RESCUE NOTICE (Agony Column). Please return S.A.R.A. to contact men
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-FCRLORNE.
-.  WOMBEYAN CAVES.
+=== Club Search And Rescue Notive (Agony Column). ===
+Please return S.A.R.A. to contact man
+- Forlorne.
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+WOMBEYAN CAVES.
 By "The Gent in the Tent".
 The carefully prepared Walks Programme distinctly said - 26-29th January. Mittagong - car to Wombeyan Caves - Mittagong.