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For the Sake of the School

CHAPTER VIII
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Several members were awarded honours for knowing the stars, being able to observe certain things in geology and field botany, or for ability in outdoor sports or indoor occupations, such as carpentry, stencilling, or sewing.

The ambulance work and the knitting done last term were specially noted and commended.

A few new candidates applied for enrolment, and their qualifications were carefully considered by the Guardian of the Fire.
Rona, after undergoing the League Catechism from Catherine Sullivan, the head girl and chief Torch-bearer, had submitted her name as candidate, and now waited with much anxiety to hear whether she would be accepted.
After several others had been admitted, Mrs.Arnold at last called: "Corona Margarita Mitchell." Quite startled at the unaccustomed sound of her full Christian name, Rona saluted and stepped forward.
"You have passed only three out of the seven tests required," said Mrs.
Arnold.

"I'm afraid you will have to try again, Rona, and see if you can be more successful before the next meeting.

No candidate can be accepted except on very good grounds.


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