Our Cover

The realistic looking doll on our cover this month is really only that. It is one of the exquisite figures in the marvellous collection of Japanese dolls owned by Helen Steere of Daphne Street. The doll, who brings to mind images of the exotic East and Expo '70, is based on the character of Madame Butterfly. The Japanese garden and backing was created through the generosity of members of the Bonsai Society who loaned us the bonsai trees and backdrop.

Back Cover – Well, winter didn't last long (touch wood) but just in case you've forgotten what it could be like we have printed this picture taken about this time last year at the time of "Great Hail Storm". The grounds of Cook Hospital were covered with a fair amount of hail and the effect was very picturesque in the mid-afternoon sun which appeared straight after the storm.

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