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

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Susie Leipsig was her real name, he replied in a quiet monotonous tone- Her husband was Colonel Wolfgang Leip- sig . . . Chl I've heard of him! one of the guests interrupted. And they were very rich and happy, Magoo continued very slowly, and had a stable full of magnificent horses. One night a fire started in the barn by a lighted cigar- ette dropped in the hay. Susie and Wolff gang ran out to try to save the horses, but the barn collapsed, killing Woilfgang and all the horses. At this moment, two big tears rolled out of his sad eyes, but he kept on with his story. Susie was found badly burned with all her hair singed off. She was in hospital for three years. She had put on over one hund- red pounds, had no hair, had ugly red scars marring her once-beautiful face, and she had no family. She began to hate all man- kind because of that one careless dropper of the cigarette. But, she couldn't stay away from horses. She was always kind to me in the happier days when I was in charge of the stables and so I have been travelling with her to prote-ct her against the enemies she makes. She has had so much bad luck! Please forgive her! Magool Come here this moment! Magoo looked at my father beseeching- ly. Dad smiled. Okay, You don't have to lift that trunk again for a while, if you'll come and give me your advice about a mare I'm worried about. DEBORAH DICKSON-Form III Christmas Party The boarders' annual Christmas dinner party had an unusual feature this year. After the usual delicious turkey dinner, everyone went to the Senior Common Room. Here we surprised Miss Sharman with a shower for her new apartment. Among the varied household items, the most original wrapping was a mop disguised as a girl with blue hair. The students ended this happy evening with their favorite folk songs led by Marsha, Barb, Roberta and Kay. THEODORA NANCE--Form V SHERYL AND CUPID Cupid Capers After each couple passed through a recl and white cascade of streamers, their at- tention focussed on the centre of the dance floor. Grade Twelve's Sheryl Noonan had struck again by creating a life-size golden The rest of the with the tradi- cupid on a base of hearts. gymnasium was decorated tional red and white hearts and cupids, lace and elegance. kept everyones occurred. but a reported during the polka, which was wisely followed by a relaxing waltz. Later in the evening, a light supper was served in the dining room, also decorated for the occasion. February the twelfth was a memorable night that flut- tered many hearts, including some that were not made of cardboard. A great variety of music spirits high. No casualties few minor collisions were PAMELLA KAYSER-Form VI The Treasures Of Tutankhumen At the entrance to the Exhibition we were met by Dr. Riad. He was there to explain the Egyptian signs which were on a piece of cardboard. Dr. Riad is a man from Egypt who came with the treasures so that he could explain what each one was and what it rc- presented.

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l6 A Most Remarkable Women The day dawned sunny and hot. Already some of the guests were up from their sticky beds and were strolling to the cantina for breakfast as I gazed out of the window. My father, who owned the Circle Z Dude Ranch was hurrying down the dusty mud road to the large green and white stable. Suddenly I heard 3 loud honking, and ran out into the yard. Already a crowd had gathered to watch the arrival of a black. shiny Rolls-Royce. The car stopped and out squeezed a short, immense creature with a huge head laid on heavy, fat shoulders. She had a large black mark at the tip of her nostrils and ugly red scars covering her fat face- She wore a bright, blonde, fuzzy wig with a diamond on the top. She was squeez- ed into a pair of gigantic lemon yellow slacks and a green and red checked shirt. She also had an exotic jade necklace around her thick, lumpy neck. Well, don't just stand there gaping, you rude people! Magoo! Carry my bags to my room! shrieked this weird woman. A sigh and a sad, Yes, ma'am, was heard, and out of the car popped a tiny, dark, wizened man with worried black eyes. I-Ie wore dusty, old black riding clothes, and a broad-brimmed riding hat was pulled over long, black, touselled hair. He picked up her monstrous trunk, securely locked with a giant padlock, and trailed bqwlegged be- frnd her, while she waddled ahead of me. How many horses are there at this little iich? If you call it a ranch! she suddenly exclaimed and I noticed she stressed the word if, One hundred and twenty-five, I re- plied proudly. A'Is that all? In Europe I visited at least ten estates with over four hundred horses! That must have been fun, I said po- litely. Not really, she retorted. By now we had reached the cottage where she would be staying. Are you suggesting that I live there?' she rudely asked. I must admit it was rather small, but no smaller than any of the other cottages. Why, uh . . , no, you can sleep in my room. I replied on a sudden impulse as I knew Dad would be angry if we lost a guest- HI? Sleep in a child's room? In Europe I lived in a palace! By now I felt like telling this rude. haughty woman to go back to Europe, but I held my tongue and politely replied. 'Tm sorry, ma'am, but all our other rooms are rented. All right, if this is the best you have. she interrupted. Magoo pulled her heavy trunk into her cottage and as I left I heard him ask, '!Where shall I sleep, Mrs. Leip- sig? HSleep in the barn for all I care, Magoo! she replied. The woman appeared ten minutes later and shouted to Dad, When is luncheon served? I'm hungry! Dad said, We have just finished break- fast Mrs .... uh . . . Smithl she snapped. In Europe when I desired food, I received it, and I expect it here too, Mr. I-Iornshawln The names Hamshaw, ma'am, Dad replied politely. What of it? Mrs. Smith retorted. Finally it was time for dinner. Dad was explaining to some of the dudes why horses' tails were clipped and how it was done, when suddenly Mrs. Smith interrupted with, You'reg wrong! What do you know about it? After dinner it was even worse! She sat with us breaking into the guests' conversa- tions to boast that she had played poker in Las Vegas and seen horse races in Europe- Why was this woman acting so queerly and being so unsociable? Why did Magoo call her Mrs. Leipsig and she call herself Mrs. Smith? I wondered. For two weeks she lived here spoiling plans, ruining stories and aggravating everybody. One day after dinner we were discussing riding in foreign countries. Dad said he pre- ferred Western riding in the States to Eng- lish riding in Europe as he thought it was much more fun. Most of the guests agreed but suddenly in an angry hiss, Mrs. Smith screeches, Mr. I-Iornshaw, I have never been in such a rude crowd of people in all my born days! I am leaving with Mr. Magoo tomorrow and I . . . I hope your barn burns down and all your horses are killed! She hurried off, turning once to give us a dreadful look. Please, sir, a little voice was heard. Don't be angry with her. It was Magoo. 'Susie was one of the most famous riders in Austria, thirty-two years ago. Susie? Dad questioned.

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18 The first exhibit was a necklace made of sheet gold representing a winged cobra. This interesting treasure has a weight at the back so that it will not fall forward, and was found on the chest of the mummy. Another necklace found in the tomb is in the form of a hawk with extended wings. The body consisting of an openwork cage of gold con- taining a green stone and the rest of the figure being of gold inlaid with semi-pre- cious stones and coloured glass. The counter- poise is in the shape of a human heart. The most beautiful thing, im my opinion. was a miniature Mummy case. called a Sarcophagus. This case held the lungs. Originaly there were four of these cases. This one was of beaten gold, while the in- side was all covered by writing in Egyptian. Outside was the most perfectly carved face, and ceremonial robes. There was some dye in it for the eyes. Further on there was an alabaster head in the form of the king's. This was once the lid of a canopic chest. A can- opic chest is a place where they put small mummy cases. We also saw a pair of linen gloves, a bracelet made of gold, with some green and red glass inlaid and two very heavy, thick, gold rings. They were large, because they were placed on the outside of the mummy wrappings. After that we saw a pair of toe casts made of beaten gold, which went on the outside of the mummy wrappings. There was a wooden swabti figure that looked like the mummified king, wearing the headdress and carrying the crook and flail which are of plain copper. Also there was another swabti figure made of sandstone cared in the likeness of the king holding the crook and flail. These were servants to be used in the life hereafter. Along with the other items there was a crook and C1 flail, both made of blue and gold glass with the flat ends engraved with the kingis car- touches. King Tut's tomb was not discovered till 1921. The reason it was not robbed is that he was buried beside another king in the Valley of the Kings. When they were build- ing the other king's tomb, the chips of marble and stone felloff on King Tut's tomb and buried it. Thus we were able to see actual objects from Egyptian life a thousand years ago. BARBARA CAMPBELL, CATHERINE THOMAS. MARY WISWELL-Grade VI War The brook was babbling gaily in its bed that sunny morn, The sun had barely risen for the day was newly-born, The trees stood tall and stately till breezes caught them unaware, The sunlight shimmered brightly on the leaves the trees did bear. Great clouds arose and filled the sky, the sun was blotted out, The air became a clinging mass, the wind was now without Its mischief and its naughtiness: it turned away with fear, The world was all so petrified it dared not shed a tear. The brook was flowing sadly in its bed that silent night, The world was full of sorrow for that day there'd been a fight. Young boys and men and women from their work were called away To fight and serve their country and to die that fateful day. JULIE WILDGOOSE-Form IV Pursuit Bounding across the open plains They leapt to flee their hunter's fangs, A mother deer and her young one fled From a dark gray wolf, who like shadow sped. The doe and her fawn began to falter, But the wolf his pace he did not alter: The wolf closed in about the deer The doe and fawn grew weak with fear. But courage overtook the deer As pain welled up beneath her ear. A hoof shot out with lightning speed: The wolf was dead: the fawn was freed! CLARE POWELL - FOI'In 1 The Cruel North Cold and bleak, barren and vast, Sleet and snow, but seldom sun, Icy plains and frozen valleys, All the rivers have ceased to run. Lifeless and loveless, no living thing Exists upon this lonely landg Silence reigns, no human sounds Where deadly cold extends its hand. The howling wind, the drifting snow, The slushy sleet, the threatening sky: The buried plains 'neath mounds of snow, ln frozen rivers icebergs lie.