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

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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.

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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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19 The seasons change, but not the land - No sign of life -1 man, beast, or bird, lust the snow and ice are seen, And only the violent wind is heard. CLAIRE ROULSTON-Form II Apollo Apollo, Apollo, cast down thy rays, That the wheat may grow again today. May the rice in far China: and flax in Dundee, Once again toss in the sun with glee. Oh fill the earth with your bountiful light, Cast away Somnus with his sleepy night, Take your place in the glorious sky. And Shine o'er the world, oh, king so high! Shine, and cheer up the sleepy earth, And fill our hearts once more with mirth, Make known thy warmth to everyone. Oh, wonderful, marvellous god of the sun! JANE HARRISON-Form I Tin Teeth It all happened at school one day playing Pom-pom-pull-away. I was running with my eyes shut. When I opened them, I had smashed into the fence. Then Lorna and another girl took me inside the school. I went to look in the mirror and saw that I had broken my teeth in an unusual way. I had made an Indian tent of my teeth. I went to look for the bits of tooth, but they were lost. When the morning was over, I went to the dentist. I-Ie put on silver caps. Then everybody called me Tin Teeth. I just hated the name. For two whole years I felt miserable. Then Christmas was coming.,All I wanted from Santa was two white teeth and my dentist promised me some. At last the day came. He put the white caps on. I was so glad to have them on bef- cause nobody can call me Tin Teeth again. PATRICIA ANDERSON-Grade IV Our Trip To Eoton's On Wednesday the third of February Grades One, Two and Three went on the bus to Eaton's to see the animals. When we got there we saw some mon- keys and a long fat snake. Then we saw the boa-constrictor. It is a snake, it was wound up in a ball. We also saw some turtles their shells were different colours. One turtle was under a pile of them and he looked as if he were dead. We saw the tail of an armadillo but the rest of him was under the hay, We saw lots of other animals. We came home on the bus and everyone had had a wonderful day. BARBARA ASHDOWN-Grade III SIGNY STEWART The Kettle I'm an old black kettle With a crooked nose, I never want to settle But I always want to pose. I had my picture taken On a frosty morning day, As I sat there I was shaken Then quietly I lay. Now I always want to settle But I never want to pose, I'm a good black kettle With a crookedrnose LORRAINE CRAIVIP--Grade V Hove You Heard About... The native King who owned a magnifi- cent throne, all gold and in-laid with jewels. Fearing an attack by a neighbouring tribe. who would surely steal his throne, he decid- ed to hide it- But where? Not in the forest - a warrior might find it. Not in a tree - it might fall and break. Finally he decided to hide it in the thatched roof of his hut. He won the battle, and then wanted to have the throne for his victory feast, but couldn't remember where it was hidden. As he paced wind blew and thought in his hut, the strongly and the throne fell on the king and killed him. Moral: People who live in grass huts shouldnt stow thrones. JANIS IVICKEAG-F'OI'm II mall A Tktaufue UJHNTED CQ' Boas 'for BH- 6-IEHD ' farragulars- ,uh Q--i ., x1PP DDNGIR Fatt 0