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

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B. .. . . .3l White House Lament or, Seven-Thirty Already? Good-morning ladies! Seven-thirty again and time for your old Aunt Red to bounce you out of bed. This morning wi'th a clear blue sky above us, eight feet of fresh new snow beneath us, and a seventy-mile wind blowing, Spring is right around the corner, so let's rise and shine. It is now seven thirty-one, and to start the show rolling I'm going to take you on a musical tour of the White House Cnot to be confused with The White Housesj so that you can meet the members of our 7.50 Club . The soothing strains of Shake, Rattle and Roll will provide suitable introduction to the tired trio of the pink room - but we cannot stay with Robin, joan and Marion, who seem to be having difficulty about shoes, for in the room of escape, the Nightly Niners Seek introduction. Elsie, Linda and Kathy, outstanding stars of Initiation are new to the Bunk Room, but are happily controlled by the old-timer 'Dog-Leash'. Down the hall and to the left The Music Goes Round and Round but comes out here with music lovers Susie, D., Betty and Petie. These four also love shutting windows and wakening people! Right around the Corner is our diligent house mistress, Miss Hoggarth, already on the go. To her our clubbers sing Our Best To You . Seven-thirty-five, ladies and downstairs with our 7:30 Club. Here we dream of Carol with the short brown hair who has been up for hours. Roommate june has forgotten her alarm and is enjoying the wonderful Five Minutes More . The neighbouring room seems to be a letter bureau full of pen-pal friends smiling in their sleep about Paris and other places. Brenda, Anthea, Lyn and Valerie occupy this, the most laughing- est room in the school. Silence will distinguish the University entrance bedroom, but the five motionless forms will soon appear in the persons of Mary-Kaye, Idella, Dinny and the Twins. As we tip-toe from the Entrance we hear a sleepy voice humming 'Love makes the world go round', or something, As it is now thirty seconds to quarter to, we must close this session of the 7.30 Club . This morning we have met the members, the some- times sleepy, sometimes not sleepy, but always happy members of the White House. Till tomor- row then, for my sponsors The White Detention- List Company , I say good-bye, reminding you that I Can Hardly wait until Sunrise and that the Breakfast bell has gone. The White House mom dfik I fivmy, .a.1a,9.w. x .4 fs ff ' e S B. Dougall La Maison Rouge with apologies to Toulouse Lautrec The Intelligence Quota of the Red House this year boarders on the genius. This enlightening may be attributed to the intellectual influence of the top floor, but at any rate our thoughts have been concentrated on the Arts - and so with no further introduction we present La Maison Rouge in oils and water. Qcan't lose those water pistolsj. Study number one shows four juniors, Karen, Sylvia, joan and Margaret doing an original ballet on the bed posts of two bunks. An attractive Jungle scene is the next picture including stuffed monkeys, cat and mice and the junglers , Mau- reen, Amy, Joyce and Karen. These four are depicted swinging from vines at seven sharp in the A.M. The next picture, entitled Perfec- tion shows an empty bedroom, where migra- tory boarders, including Marion, jane and Nora, come and go. The fourth hanging shows two girls, Susan and Signe, engaged in deep re- search on two certain movie stars. In an- other frame two other movie star addicts, one a great actress herself, take time to show a day girl the game of boarding M- Shirley, Anne and Helen are the people concerned, and smile up at us from their first floor haven. Completing this gallery of boarders we have not Whistler's Mother but our own little house mother, Mrs. Elliot. She is the person who gives the artist's touch to La Maison Rouge, and makes each por- trait a masterpiece. The Red House, Assisted by The Editor

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39. G S G. GLEN GAIRN ON THE RIVER BACK ROW-V. Dawson, E. Dalgleish, E. Albertsen. C. Watkins, B. Dougall, B. Alcock, S. Holland, J. Harris, J. Schade. THIRD ROW--G. Swinden, S. Martin, J. Wilson, A. Laird, A. Thomas, N. White, G. Burrows, D. McPhail, M. Levi, B. Bodie, S. Carnegie, tHead of Housel. SECOND ROW-H. McGibbon, S. Moorhouse, C. Bobrowski, K. Bissell, R. Burrell, C. Kipp. J. Welply, C. Burrell, C. Wilson, P. McMahon. FRONT ROW-J. Smerchanski, M. Andison. M. Brown, S. Earl, D. Wilson. ABSENT-A . Ui'qul'la1't . Glen Gairn on the River Dear Glen Gairns, During this last term we can still work for our House but I want to thank you now, one and all, Grade III to Grade XII for supporting me and Glen Gairn so loyally. In the fall term we worked hard at our Field Sports, Volleyball, Red Feather Campaign and contributions toward the Christmas Village. Con- gratulations especially to our juniors who tied for first place. During the Christmas Term we were rewarded for our efforts by placing second in the skating competition for juniors and seniors with con- gratulations to the commentator Sue Holland, and to the ngure skaters Valerie Dawson and Elizabeth Dalgleish. Keen interest was shown in the basket- ball and the junior team, under Captain Elizabeth Dalgleish placed a very good second, while we seniors did our best for a third place under Cap- tain Sue Hollands constant encouragement. In the ping-pong tournament our Intermediates did especially well. Congratulations! to Elizabeth Dal- gleish winner of the singles and to Joanne and Carolyn W'ilson, winners of the doubles. In the gym competition both juniors and seniors took part, bringing us close to first place. Brenda Dougall placed second in the Manitoba Gymnastic Championships. Deserving credit in the Literary Competition are joan Smerchanski, Shirley Martin, Joanne Wilson, winner of the Intermediate Prize Story and Christine Watkins, runner-up for Senior Poetry. Well done, girls! This term we make our final effort in the swimming meet, badminton tournament, and sof't ball games, with a house party to terminate a very successful year for Glen Gairn. Before I say good-bye I would like to say a special thank you to Beverley Alcock, Secretary- Treasurer, Sue Holland, Sports Captain and Di- anne McPhail, Uniform Monitress. Mrs, Price, Mrs. Wilson, Miss Willows and Mrs. Elliot I am truly grateful for your conscien- tious help and enthusiasm in upholding the spirit that has made this year such a progressive one for our House. Good luck next year and, Love to you all, Susan Carnegie, Head of Glen Gairn House.

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32 16th Guide Company Despite a late start, 16th Company had a very successful year. Our first meeting was held to arrange the duties of the Guides at the Village. Before Christmas, Guide work included training the tenderfoots and a hike, During the 'holidays five Guides wrapped presents for the Christmas party at the Children's Hospital. On February 21st, at the Civic Auditorium, a service was held to commemorate the birthdays of Lord and Lady Baden Powell, the founders of the Scout and Guide movement. Although this was the day of one of Manitoba's worst blizzards, there was a wonderful representation of Guides, Scouts, Cubs and Brownies, including many of our own Guides and some Brownies. The highlight of the Easter term was a Candle- light Enrollment held on Friday, March 4. At this service eight Guides were enrolled and five received their 2nd Class badges. Eight service stars and five proficiency badges were also awarded. In the Summer Term many activities have been planned including two Guides ushering at the Shrine Circus and a closing hike. Diane Grind- May 17. This ley received her Gold Cord on is the highest honour any Guide can attain and for any Guide it is the most important occasion company. We are proud to salute Diane. During the Summer holidays five Guides plan to attend Caddy Lake Guide Camp as Campers or Cadets. What an exciting finish to any Guide year! Onalee Rudd. 16th Brownie Pack It was a thrill to be back at Brownies in Sep- tember. Every Tuesday our 16th Brownie Pack meets in the gymnasium. At our meetings we work and play with the help of our Brown Owl, Mrs. Colville, Louise's mother and our Tawny Owls, Mrs. Smith who is Shonagh's mother and Mrs. Zoltok, Karen's mother. Our pack leader is Onalee Rudd who has her Gold Cord. When we come we sit in our six. There are thirty Brownies and five Sixers who are Gaeline Delmarque, Helen McGibbon, Anne Sellers, Shonagh Smith and Susan Smith. Then we form a ring and sing and dance around the toadstool. There are always a few things to discuss so we sit and talk about them. This is called a Pow-Wow . In December the Browniekins became Brownies when they could say their Brownie promise, their law and the motto. Then each new Brownie was put in a Six. In the winter we went on a Tallyho and returned to Guide House for a party and some games. We had hot dogs, drinks, popcorn and cake. Some of our fairy gold was used to buy Christmas presents for a girl who is not as for- tunate as we are. Brownies 'try to help other people. c Since our last enrollment many badges have been won such as collectors, skaters, toymakers and others. On May 17th our Golden Hand Brownies will be ready to Ely-Up to Guides and will receive their wings which they can wear on their guide uniform next year. We like to pass tests and to learn many new things like sewing on buttons and darning. Our Browie pack is filled with happy people and we always have a great deal of fun. , BY Anita, Anne, Gaeline, Karen, Monica, Shonagh 16th BROWNIE PACK