Balmoral Hall School - Optima Anni Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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., ' .. . ,W Hp i I .Jf': ' i in A Day In The Country ln an atmosphere of intense excitement the Balmoral Hall Auxiliary's new venture opened on a sunny Saturday morning at Mr. and Mrs. George Richardson's farm, Briar- meade. After the stands were erected and preparations completed, the vendors anxious- ly waited for their first customers. Then it happened. The mothers stared at the sky in disbelief as their efforts slowly drowned in the downpour. While some hastily bund- led together their precious goods and hurried to the protection of an already dripping tree. others tried to rescue the soaking tables with plastic sheets. But all efforts were futile. The peacocks, dry in the checking booth. curiously watched the crowds of drenched people scurry by in search of shelter. However, as the weatherman's promise came true, hair slowly dried, everything was brought into the open air again, and the Day in the Country went on. Throughout the day were attractions varying from animal tours in which wide-eyed children learned the names of their barnyard friends, to boatrides on a peaceful, picture- sque pond, complete with inquisitive geese. Country fresh vegetables read the sign above a stand filled with squash, pumpkins, and eggs. lndustrious mothers had baked delicious selections of homecooking, but by late afternoon every pie, cake, jam and jelly jar was gone. The handicraft stand displaying the fine articles made during the summer was never without fascinated browsers and eager purchasers. You will soon meet a tall dark stranger, whispered the gypsy mysteriously. Behind her, children clambered onto a passing hay wagon midst shouts of laughter after having filled themselves with barbecued hotdogs rig ht from the grill. Fathers were kept occupied. showing sons that they could still win in ga mes of skill. The special attractions of the day began with a flourish of bagpipes as two Scottish pipers led the guests through the woods to an open field for a display of riding. Of special interest to alll budding horsemen was a demonstration of jumping and skills in horesman- ship by the Manitoba Equestrian jumping Team, some members of which were old girls of Balmoral Hall. Both horses and riders displayed superb co-ordination and skill. Amid hoots of laughter and shouted encouragements, young and old participated in a family field competition of all kinds of races and wore proudly their multi-coloured ribbons as signs of their several victories. A teenage Barn Dance began about the mid- dle of the afternoon and continued until evening. Although the horses neighed loudly and the chickens fled, everyone seemed to enjoy himself. With a swirl of gay tartan and again to the tune of bagpipes, the Winnipeg Branch of the Royal .Scottish Country Dance Society gave a charming display of agility and grace. Then came the highlight of the day - the barbecue pit was opened, and great roasts of beef satisfied even the most ravenous appetites. Afterwards, when all had said goodbye to their farm friends, they returned home filled with the gay spirit of the country. We congratulate our mothers on the tremendous success of their new project that not even rain could spoil. ELIZABETH WEBSTER JANET HARRISON

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20 sound above me, but it was of no avail: I just could not hold on any longer. I let go! Someone grabbed me and I fainted from exhaustion. The next day Trudi and Iulie came to see me in the infirmary, and l discovered that it had been Franz who had come to my rescue. That is the last time I go exploring without a guide, anywhere, I sighed, lying back on the pillow. Trudi laughed and added, U .... until the next time. CAROL EMERSON-Grade IX Un Pique-Nique Au Lac Un jour mon pere et ma mere decident de faire un pique-nique au lac. Ma soeur et moi prenons nos costumes de bain, et nos chap- eaux de soleil. Apres quelque temps nous Sommes prets. Nous montons dans la voi- ture et notre jour commence. Enfin, nous arrivons a un bon endroit. qui est situe sous beaucoup de grands arbres. D'abord, Marie et moi sautons dans l'eau et nous nous amusons bien. Alors, Maman nous appelle et nous venonS pour le dejeuner. Apres un bon repas, de toutes sortes de fruits et beaucoup de sandwichs, nous par- tageons une bouteille de vin. Alors, maman et papa se reposent sur l'herbe et papa fume sa pipe comme toujours. Marie et moi jouonS at cache-cache. Bientot. il est cinq heures et nous commencons a etre fatigues. Alors, nous montons dans notre voiture et allons chez nous. Nous aimons toujours un pique-nique au lac. C'est dommage que le jour passe si vite. N'eSt-ce pas? CATHERINE HAMILTON-Grade IX Mes Petites Amies I'ai trois animaux chez moi qui s'appel- lent les salamandres. Elles sont tres belles. Elles ont beaucoup de marques rouges et noires sur leur dos et elleS ont l'estornac jaune, Elles ont aussi la longue queue. Les yeux sont jaunes et noirs. Ces salamandres habitent l'eau et la terre - c'est-a-dire elles sont des amphibiens. ElleS ne restent pas plus que trente minutes a la terre. I'ai un aquarium pour mes salamandres. Dans l'eau il y a une echelle, des plantes, et un coquille. Tous les jours ces salamandres nagent et jouent dans l'eau. Ie nourriS ces betes rarement parce qu'elles n'ont pas faim en hiver. Elles ouvrent les bouches et man- gent les insectes. Ie mets de l'eau fraiche dans l'aquarium le samedi. Ie porte mes salamandres a la fenetre pour se baigner au soleil. MeS sala- mandres s'appellent Willibrord, Willford et Willibald mais nous appelons toutes les trois simplement, Bill. I'aime beaucoup mes pe- tites amies, les salamandres. MARTHA GREATREX-Grade VIII Un Pique-Nique Maman, dit Marie, allons faire un pique-nique au lac aujourd'hui. Cui, dit Marie, je vais faire un panier tu vas demander a ton pere si nous pouvons faire un pique-nique au lac. Oni, dit son pere, Hvoulez-vous partir a onze heures du matin? Qui, dit Marie, je vais faire un panier surprise pour notre pique-nique. A onze heures et demie toute la famille arrive pres du lac. Papa fait un feu. Maman ouvre le panier. Quelle surprise! Il y a beaucoup de sand- wichs, du lait, du cafe, du sucre, du beurre. et beaucoup de gateau au chocolat. Quelle surpriSe pour maman et papa! Quelle beau et bon dejeuner. Marie est tres aimable de faire un bon dejeuner pour ses parents. Quand toute la famille finit leur dejeuner, ils causent. LESLIE STOVEL--Grade IX R DRY IN THE couwrrzv- X THE seEN-ec Toun Nl W NV le tx X95 , XlNhXi.QlHQf.ll.iQgf.i

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22 The Library Executive 1963 - 1964 Chief Librarian - Susan Hutchings In Charge of Circulation - Carol Schmied Iunior Library Processing and Repairs Displays and Posters Reviews and Periodicals Shelf Lists and Files The Senior Library Gur Library is an important centre of activity in the Senior School. In the Iunior High School, weekly library periods are given to help the students choose books and provide opportunity for writing and hear- ing reports on a wide selection of books. At the same time students learn how the Lib- rary is run and how the books are arranged in the shelves according to the Dewey sys- tem. Browsing and use of reference books is also encouraged. We have had some excellent displays this year. Early in the fall, with the com- ing of our new kilts, a Scottish display showed not only our tartan but the history of many tartans. At Christmas, pictures of the nativity scene were displayed. From the interesting display featuring the new Coventry Cathedral, everyone learned a great deal. Seventy-two new books were processed and made ready for circulation in the Senior Library. The Mothers' Committee has been a wonderful help and we thank them for their many hours of work. Thirty-seven books were rebound at the Industrial Work- shop, and some of our old favourites re- turned looking like new. A good response to the request made to parents brought us many valuable new books, including a series of National Geo- graphic magazines dating back to 1921. A total of two hundred sixty-five new books have been obtained for our two Libraries this year. As similar numbers of books have been added to the Library every year, the mat- ter of wise use of shelf-space has become important. It has therefore been decided that a careful re-assessment should be un- dertaken of the value to the present students of some of the books already on the shelves. - Margaret Berry - Mary Dickson - Susan Guest - Pamella Kayser - Marsha Dangerfield Such a winnowing process will take some time to complete, but a start has been made. Its completion will mark an important stage in the rapid growth and development of this Library. A group of twenty-six girls has assisted with circulation and library management. They have worked hard all year to keep the Library running smoothly, and to these girls the Librarian extends her thanks. SUSAN HUTCHINGS The Junior Library The past year has been a lively one in the Iunior Library, with each child taking out an average of one book a week. We are very grateful to the Mothers who came frequently to do mending. We have ac- quired I93 additions to this library includ- ing many by Dr. Zeus which are being much enjoyed by the Iuniors and the Library Executive. None of us will forget, 'Hop on Pop.' The displays have been numerous and varled, including such things as Christmas Horses, Holland, Spring, and a display of new books. The most popular by far was the one about horses. There was an excellent Iunior Library Committee of six, consisting of Patricia Glo- ver, Patricia Iohnston, Sally Spohn, Teddy Nance, Vivian Brandy, and Midge Gosco. We were sorry to lose Patricia Glover who moved to Ottawa at Christmas, Her work on displays had been especially fine. The committee has done shelf-checking, and fil- ing and generally kept the Library in good order. Each girl had one day during the week when she helped the Iuniors to select books and put away those returned. Every- one made a useful contribution and I would like to thank them for their hard work in the Iunior Library. MARGARET BERRY