Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1925 volume:

—for the good of the community If gas came in bags — If telephone service was sold over the counter — If electric energy was sold by the yard — You might hear something like the following: Send your boy around with ten pounds of your best gas. Be sure the bags don ' t leak. Fd like about 300 words of snappy conversation. How much is it to-day? Quote me a price on a bolt of that electricity you have on sale to-day. Of course, public utility service is not measured or sold that way. Gas service, for example, is available on tap, regardless of time and weather. It ' s more than just goods. It ' s goods plus SERVICE. THE Oonsumers Gas Company OF TORONTO Beware IMITATIONS Buy Cowan ' s Maple Buds Look for the Name Cowan on each piece THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 1 Prestige and Price The printed illustration can- not begin to do justice to the beauty of a Ryrie-Birks hand- pierced platinum ring set with a flawless blue white diamond. Rings similar in style io the above can be supplied from $150.00 up. ALTHOUGH the Ryrie - Birks col- lection of diamonds contains many of the most elaborate jewell- ed masterpieces, it is by no means confined to these alone. In it, for instance, are a host of moderately priced engagement rings that share the quality, workmanship and prestige of the most costly creations in precious stones. 2 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Sittings by Appointment Studio: 96 Yonge Street Phone Main 1098 The Jenkins ' Art Galleries may be secured for exclusive func- tions — Musicals, Receptions, c. Afternoon or Evening. The finest floor in Canada B. M. T. JENKINS. LIMITED Antique and Art Galleries 28-30 COLLEGE STREET Phone Rand. 0111 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 3 90 BLOOR STREET W. (Physicians ' and Surgeons ' Bldg.) G. L. MACKAY— L. M. BENSON LIMITED Our French Designer FURS (ten years with Paquin) requires One Fitting and a Final. ENSEMBLES TAILORED SUITS DRESSES RIDING HABITS TO ORDER WRAPS NECKPIECES COLD STORAGE FUR TRIMMING ALTERATIONS, RE-MAKING and RE-LINING Ran. 4324 Ran. 5655 It ' s Time to Think of Tennis With the opening up of the courts, get an early start in this popular sport. Come in and select your equipment from the extensive range we are now showing of the best makes of Rackets. Rackets from $3.00 to $22.50 Tennis Presses, Covers, Tennis Balls, etc. Our new Summer Cata- logue will be mailed on request. 297-299 YONGE STREET Harold A. Wilson Co. Limited TORONTO 4 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN If CO Pianos COMBINED in Ye Olde Firn e Heintzman Miniature Grand Pianos are the musical qualities of the largest Grand Pianos in lessened volume, making the Miniature Grand the ideal piano for small-sized rooms. The fore- most Canadian pianists, including Ernest Seitz, Alberto Guerrero, Viggo Kihl, Mme. De Kresz and many others, use Heintzman Co. pianos at all their ap- pearances. Great visiting artists also al- most invariably choose the Heintzman Co. Piano for their co ncerts, acclaiming it a ve,ry w onderful instrument. HEINTZMAN HALL 193-197 YONGE ST., TORONTO CANDLES — both beautiful and artistic As beautiful and artistic additions to the appearance of any room. Imperial Hand - Decorated Candles are becoming increasingly popular. They are made in many unique and striking designs by our own expert candle-makers and may be seen at jewelry, novelty and departmental stores. IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 5 CARNAHAN IS IN BUSINESS - FOR YOUR HEALTH Why not try our Stores first? We are sure to have what you want, and our prices are reasonable. CARNAHAN S DRUG STORES 741 Yange at Bloor 393 Church at Carlton Telephone Ran. 0341 Telephone Ran. 4344 Admired by All One who has ever seen a bath- room fitted up by us could not fail to admire its unique and modern features, or to remark that here at last was a model bathroom. If you dont ' believe it, step in and let us show you facts. By the way, the next time you want a perfect repair job done in a hurry, call up C H. Chapman. We carry a complete line of up-to-date gas ranges, heaters, etc. JOHN W. ORAM C. H. Chapman, Prop. PLUMBING, HEATING and TINSMITHING 836 Yonge Street - - - Phone Rand. 0436 6 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Dickie Construction Company, Limited General Contractors for the New Addition to Branksome Hall 17 YORKVILLE AVENUE - - TORONTO A. W. Carmichael, Limited TORONTO and WALKERVILLE ROOFING, WATERPROOFING, SHEET METAL, ASPHALT MASTIC WOOD BLOCK FLOORING CONTRACTORS Contractors for New Addition to Branksome Hall HEAD OFFICE: 918 PALMERSTON AVENUE TORONTO THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 7 The Bennett « Wright Co. LIMITED ENGINEERS and CONTRACTORS Plumbing and Heating- Contractor for the New Addition, Branksome Hall 72 QUEEN STREET EAST TORONTO, ONT. The Best in Books TLbc Xflppcr Canada XLmct Society James M. Robertson, Depositary 8-10 Richmond Street East - - Toronto We carry in stock a splendid assortment of books and are always glad to secure any reliable book to order. Inquiries regarding books will receive careful and prompt attention 8 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN The Diet Kitchen Tea Room Breakfast Luncheon Afternoon Tea Dinner OPEN ON SUNDAY Supper Served till 9.30 p.m. Sundays in Annex 72 Bloor Street West PHONE RAN. 4382 FOOD SHOP 93 Bloor Street West PHONE RAN. 4436 ANNEX: 80 Bloor Street West PHONE RAN. 2693 IF IT ' S Music NORDHEIMER PIANO MUSIC CO. LIMITED 220 Yonge Street TORONTO SHOES For All Occasions AT P. S. BLACHFORD 748 YONGE STREET Just South of Bloor Phone RANDOLPH 7671 BINGHAM ' S 146 YONGE STREET TEA ROOM DE LUXE Makers of Polly Anna Chocolates A BOX OF GLADNESS THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 9 SWISS SERVICES AL WA YS RELIABLE SOFT-WATER WASHING Phones: Adelaide 0954—0966 Our Driver Will Call Promptly Send us your finest Ling-erie, Silks, Flan- nels, Shirts and Collars. You will be more than satisfied with our service. Swiss Laundry 105 SIMCOE STREET N THE NORTHWAY STORE Women ' s and Misses ' Apparel With the Charm of Individuality Variety and Authenticity The prestige that has been acquired by the Northway Store by years of specialization in womens apparel is a further guarantee of the correctness of the fashions — the quality of the fabrics and the fineness of the tailoring — to be found at all times in Northway exhibits. Prices, too, are consistently moderate. FROCKS— SUITS COA ' S—HATS SKIRTS— BLOUSES- GLOVES— HOSIERY— SPORTS WEAR — ACCESSORIES Prompt and Free Delivery to all Canadian Points John NORTHWAY s: SON LIMITED 240 Yonge Street Toronto 10 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN ARTISTIC GARDEN FURNITURE Height 17 Base 14 ' $12.00 Diameter 20 X 14 X 5 Base $1.50 extra Height 23 Diameter Base 12 x 12 Complete, $12.00 16 ' ANY DESIGN EXECUTED Peerless Artificial Stone Limited 514 COXWELL AVENUE - - TORONTO Long hours of study in un- certain light are a strain on the eyes and often make glasses necessary. We carry glasses to suit every age and face — glasses of refine- ment and distinction. You ' ll find a style to suit your per- sonality. Toronto Opticians 6 LIMITED BloorSt. C Rand. 3181 Automobile Livery Try Us for High- Class Livery Cars Day and Night Service Special Rates for Morning Shopping THE Huntley Motor Service Co. 106 Huntley St., Rosedale THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 11 848 Yonge Street, Toronto J. J. Plumbtree JflDHSt CHOICEST FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Phone: Rand. 2492 ALWAYS REMEMBER When interested in Silks and Velvets that you can get the Best Qualities at the Lowest Prices with a full assortment to select from at The Silk Store McMahon Davies 756 Yonge Street Phone: Randolph 7836 (4 doors S. of Uptown Theatre) Phone North 7540 Picture Framing and ARTISTS ' SUPPLIES FRED L CURRY 760 Yonge Street (2 doors below Uptown Theatre) Lionel Rawlinson Limited Hand-Made Furniture Showrooms 647 649 Yonge St. - Toronto 12 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Telephone: RAND. 8673 R. E. WHITEWOOD, Prop. Late Sergt.-Major, 4th C.M.R. JRear of 211 nbmport %{onb tHorunto, O ntaria Special Attention to College Students Saddle Horse Training a Specialty Mm (Lmttm Representing Martha Matilda Harper Method of §hampoa anit Phone Rand. 3170 750A YONGE STREET Riding and Driving Taught by Competent Instructors R. C. DANCEY Plastering Contractors for Plastering New Addition Branksome Hall 57 KENDAL AVE, TORONTO, ONT. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 13 Copp ' s Fine Linen Copp ' s Kid Finish Correspondence Papers The qualities of these papers are unexcelled in iTanada. In four sizes : Salisbury iConventional Size Regina Note Size Large 8vo Continental Size Club Gentlemen ' s Size Correspondence Cards Visiting Cards Ask your Stationer to show you Copp ' s Fine Linen and Kid Finish The Copp Clark Co. LIMITED TORONTO - CANADA Smart Shoes for Young VC omen Shoes for each and every occasion The best to be had at the price H. (Sf C. Blachford LIMITED Opp. Dundas St. E. 286 YONGE STREET Travelling Requisites Everything in Travelling Requis- ites, Leather Goods and Novel- ties. Wardrobe Trunks, Suit Cases, Club Bags, Hat Boxes, Dressing Bags, Dressing Cases, Handbags, Underarm Bags arid one hundred and one other things useful and serviceable. The Julian Sale Leather Goods Co., Limited 105 King Street, W., Toronto Candies and Ice Cream 8 TORONTO SHOPPES: King Edward Hotel 281 Bay Street Yonge and Bloor Sts. 500 Bloor St. West 1200 St. Clair Ave. 245 Avenue Road 2537 Yonge Street 1456 Yonge Street Let us cater for your next party 14 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN (RtaisTun) Presenting Premier Collections of Fashionable Apparel for Women Paris, London. New York and other world noted fashion centres con- tribute to the assembly. Whether you come to-day, to- morrow or any day, you w ill find new apparel to admire. New styles to interest, new values to attract. Courteous service to appreciate. Suits — Coats — Wraps — Cloaks — Gowns — Dresses — Frocks — Skirts — Hats — Blouses — Sweaters — Gloves —Hosiery. Fur Coats — Cloaks — Jacquettes — Capes — Stoles — S c a r f s — Cravats and Smaller Neckpieces. 88-90 YONGE ST., TORONTO The Branksome Slodan Editors : DOROTHY HENRY JESSIE WRIGHT Slogan Staff: HELEN SPENCE ISABEL LINDSAY MARGARET DONALD ELEANOR ROSS JEAN PIRIE PHYLLIS HARVEY Alumnae Representatives : AINSLIE McMICHAEL, T3 16 Photo by w. F. Moore. Gymnasium THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 17 For a number of years, it has been the custom of our Editors to concern themselves with nation-wide problems. The Immig-ration Question, Prohibition, and The Future of Canada have all been ably discussed, but this year our interest and our energies have been turned from world-wide problems to those here in School. Since the School has been permanently established in Rose- dale, and even before that time, it has been the ambition of every true Branksomite that we would one day be fully equipped with an up-to-date Gymnasium. This seemed almost an impossibility until last year when we were able, with the assistance of the Alumnae, to erect a building which included, not only a Gymnasium, but six class rooms, a dining-room, day girls ' cloak room, an art studio, and quarters for the housekeeping staflf. Branksome has always had reason to feel proud of her school spirit, and this year, it has been more evident than ever. Daily, girls who have been away from the School, five, ten, even twenty, years come to see Miss Read and to inspect the new building. They say school days are the happiest days, but when they are over, new in- terests enter the lives of the Old Girls. The old school is forced into the background unless some definite purpose draws them back. The drive for the new building furnished the definite purpose in our case, and we find that we now have both past and present girls united into a strong body, whose strength is steadily increasing. On the opposite page, we have reproduced the interior of the Gymnasium, which also serves as an assembly hall. The stage has been equipped with red, blue, yellow and white lights, which enable us to produce some splendid lighting efifects. These new fe atures have created great interest among the girls and we have encoun- tered no trouble in finding some who are always enthusiastic about putting on a play or providing an evening ' s entertainment. A basket- ball court, with removable baskets, and two badminton courts have been installed, besides rings, ropes and the usual gymnasium equip- ment. A new Prefect Board occupies almost one side of the right wall, and has proved much more practical than the half dozen pre- viously employed. 18 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN The passage way from the gymnasium leads either down stairs to the dining-room and cloak-room or to the class rooms, which occupy the first and second floors. The third floor is entirely devoted to the maids. At the beginning of this year, we found the girls returning to school with greater enthusiasm than ever and it might have been a pro])lem to know how to use this enthusiasm to advantage. The School has supplied the needed inspiration, and the girls have realized that now that the School itself has been so greatly improved, they must try to make themselves better women to live up to Brank- some ' s new standard. JESSIE WRIGHT. The purpose for which we attend Branksome Hall is twofold: first, to receive an education from books and the knowledge which our teachers impart to us ; and, second, to acquire those habits which go to make up character. Every one of us is acquainted with our school — the Branksome which we can see. How familiar its buildings and how dear ! Let us consider now the Branksome which we can not see — the intangible Branksome which yet leaves the greatest mark upon our characters and which irrevocably must live for always in the hearts of us all. Twenty-two years ago the invisible Branksome was constructed upon these four great cornerstones — Truth, Honesty, Justice and Purity. As it was Miss Scott ' s supreme effort during her principal- ship, so it has been Miss Read ' s, to maintain upon these famous cornerstones the high standard of reputation and scholarship for which Branksome Hall has always been noted. All will understand the force and importance of Truth — not only Truth as uttered in language, but Truth as it is shown by living up to the highest ideals. Honesty is a duty towards one ' s self and towards others, because one w ho is dishonest loses the confidence and respect of his associates and creates a state of mind in himself which makes his conscience an accuser. Justice establishes the basis as regards square dealings with our fellow beings. Purity in thought and deed is absolutely essential for one ' s happiness. These four qual- ities are ingrained in us during our school days, and upon them depends the happiness and pleasures of our future lives. In our daily contact with each other and with our teachers we form habits in which these four cornerstones have a most important place. Indeed, it is these habits which shape our after life, because as the twig is bent, the tree is inclined ; so habits we form in school develop as we grow older and make our lives joyous to ourselves and others. On the contrary, if these habits are not the proper ones ,our lives after leaving school do not attain the fullest development that they might. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 19 In us all is that little trait which occasionally makes for forget- fulness of the consequences of the act while we are committing it. Sometimes we are prone to think that we can shirk doing our duty with impuity, but that is a fallacy. None of us would deliberately set about to disfigure or mar any part of the visible school property. We are too proud of it ; we care too much about having its appearance one of the very best. I wonder if we ever stop to realize that the acts committed against the invisible school may have more far-reaching results and will last much longer than any physical defacement which we may attach to our school. As truly as a man is judged by the company he keeps so is a school judged by the reputation and actions of its scholars. Our Principal, our Stafif, our Seniors and Prefects strive in every way to insure the continuance of the fine reputation which Branksome now enjoys. Let us all do our best in every way for the school which we love, for the school which we can never forget, for the school whose memories we will cherish always — Branksome Hall. DOROTHY HENRY. New Buildings THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 21 THE OPENING OF THE NEW GYMNASIUM The formal opening of the new buildings, comprising the gym- nasium, school-rooms and dining-room, which took place on the even- ing of Friday, November 14th, was the occasion of a pleasant re- union of past and present pupils, teachers, parents and friends of the School. The guests, to the number of about 500, were received in the new gymnasium by Miss Read, assisted by Miss Grant and Miss Auld. The event was one, long to be remembered, as marking- an im- portant milestone in the history and program of Branksome. The spirit of loyalty and affection for the School, manifested by the presence of so many of the Alumnae, was most evident, and Miss Read received warm congratulations upon the successful completion of the beautiful new buildings, which have added so materially to the comfort and equipment of the School. In the early part of the evening, an opportunity was given for the guests, attended by the house-girls, to visit various parts of the main building, all of which was open for inspection. But it was in the new Gymnasium, specially decorated for the occasion, that the chief interest of the entertainment centred. Here seats had been arranged at the sides, leaving space in the middle of the hall for moving about, the music of an orchestra adding much to the enjoyment of the company. At the North end of the hall, the stage was set for the much- anticipated feature of the evening — the presentation by a group of present and former members of the History of Art Classes, of a series of Tableau Vivants, representing a number of well-known pic- torial works from the old masters. The large gilt frame, in which the pictures were arranged, was placed at the back of the platform, contrasting admirably with the rich blue of the stage hangings and producing a charming color effect, which was much enhanced by the new system of stage Hghting. In all, eighteen pictures were presented. Those taking part ac- quitted themselves with credit, calling forth many expressions of appreciation for the beauty and success of the production. At the close of the programme, supper was served in the new dining-room, concluding one of the happiest occasions in the history of the School. Programme I. Portrait of Madame Le Brun and Her Daughter (Le Brun) Lesley Sykes, ' 15 Eleanor Sykes, ' 22 II. The Blue Boy (Gainsborough) - - Dorothy Henry III. The Morning Walk (Gainsborough) - Marv Rowell, ' 18 Isobel Watt, ' 20 IV. Portrait of Lady Hamilton (Romney) - Dorothy Harding, ' 23 22 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN V. Georgianna, Duchess of Devonshire and Child (Reynolds) Mrs. Frank Trethewey, ' 13 VI. The Angeliis (Millet) - - - - Helen Spence Jessie Wright Vn. Portrait of Marie Antoinette (Le Brun) - Mary Wilcock VHI. Equestrian Portrait of Charles I. (Van Dyck) Norah Maclennan, ' 17 IX. Portrait of William of Orange and Mary Stuart (Van Dyck) Ruth Goulding Helen Lawson X. Portrait of Mrs. Mark Currie (Romney) - Mary Duff XL Portrait of My Mother (Sargent) - - Sheila Higgins XII. La Carmencita (Sargent) - - - Margaret Donald XIII. The Song of the Lark (Breton) - - Shirley Stewart XIV. The Patterson Children (Raeburn) - Mary Sutherland Jean W elsh Dorothy Willson XV. The Princes in the Tower (Millais) - Virginia Beaton Katherine Coate XVI. Madonna with St. John and Angel (Botticelli) Ruth Hamilton Lola Miller Kathleen Wilson XVII Portrait of Lavinia, Countess Spencer (Reynolds) Ruth Golding XVIH. The Vigil (Millet) ----- Jean Price V ROBINSON. WINTER TWILIGHT Now fades the farewxll shadowy glow, A whimpering wind begins to blow, The frozen snow-flakes softly fall. And silently sift over all. The scattered people in the street Press swnftl} by w4th numbing feet ; Their footsteps echo sharply cold, And distantly, at last, grow old. With frosty noses, rosy bright. And sharp breath showing hoary w hite ; Through the reluctant-creeping gloom — Each mind is filled with thoughts of home. From out the ever-darkening blue, A pale star glitters, cold in hue. And through the crisp air, tingling clear, A distant sleigh-bell fills the ear. KATHERINE M. SCOTT. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 23 A DAY AT WEMBLEY For several months last year the British Empire Exhibition was held at Wembley, a short hour ' s ride on the bus from London. As we were, fortunately, on that side of the ocean, we went several times to Wembley. It is quite impossible to tell all we saw and did, so a short account of one day ' s trip must be sufficient. The first thing- we saw on stepping off the train was the never- stop electric railway, which, on an elevated track, makes a circuit of the grounds. On this we received an impression of the size and extent of the Fair, which we obtained in no other way. The first building we visited was the Australian Pavilion. This building covers an area of five and a half acres. Perhaps you did not know that our own C.N.E. extends over one hundred and sixty-four acres, whereas Wembley occupies one hundred and twenty-six acres. Here there was a cinema at which pictures of x ustralia were screened. The most interesting exhibit was the miniature sheep ranch, complete even to an up-to-date shearing machine, by Avhich sheep were shorn regu- larly twice daily. After spending a few minutes at the fruit exhibit, we next visited the twin buildings, the Palace of Industry and the Palace of Engineering. The Palace of Industry is not unlike our own Manufacturers ' Building, while the Palace of Engineering corresponds to our Motor Show. In the Palace of Industry several processes of manufacturing are illustrated, the most interesting of which is the chocolate pro- cess. Two exhibits which fascinated me were the Nottingham lace and the Doulton china exhibits. In the other building motors and trains, even the Flying Sc otsman, were on display. At another part of the building there was the electricity exhibit, with model homes ideally lighted. In still other places were the divers ' outfits and the surgical exhibit. By this time we were both tired and hun- gry, so we went for a ride on the lagoon. 24 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN On the lagoon, which is really quite a size, there were many electric launches, which cruise from one end to the other and back every so often. A part of the lake is divided off for the children to enjoy themselves in fiat-bottomed punts, propelled by the young crew. Having lunched at one of the various restaurants, we set out once more on our tour. The next pavilion was New Zealand. Here the dairy exhibit was the most interesting. Close to New Zealand was a Maori hut built by the natives. In it was a canoe hewn from an immense tree trunk. From this we went to the Malay Peninsula. Here we learned that this region supplies about five-sixths of the world ' s rubber sup- ply, a good portion of which seemed to be stored in the building. The Indian Building came next. This was probably the most beautiful building on the grounds. A large tiled courtyard, enclosed by huge white pillars, and a fountain playing in the centre, formed a striking contrast with the typically English crowds passing beyond the dazzling white gate. A long, low building surrounded the court- yard on three sides. Once inside, we thought for a moment we were in some native bazaar, with natives on every side, begging us to buy, now some carved ivory, now some printed silk. At one end a theatre had been arranged. Here every few hours an Indian con- juror and magician performed. Wherever else, there was always a crowd there. While the Indian is the most beautiful, the Gold Coast is the most striking. Made entirely of red clay in native fashion, it stands out clearly against the other white stucco buildings. Within its walls was a native village, which held about seventy. We watched the natives at work making pottery or weaving baskets. The only restriction was against cameras, as the natives were afraid to have the pictures taken. The next place was Burma. The most notable thing there was the pillars, which were made of small pieces of coloured glass. They were about ten feet high and one foot in diameter. Since they caught the sun, at a distance they had the appearance of jewelled pillars. Beside Burma was a Burmese theatre from Avhich, at all times, strange and weird sounds issued. After a short stop at Hong-Kong, we made our way to the Amusement Park. On our way there we saw the Government Mint and waited for a moment to see how the coins we use every day are made. At last we reached the Amusement Park and found it not so unlike our C.N.E. Midway, except that everything was on a much larger scale. Here was the much-talked-of Palace of Beauty in which the famous women of histor ywere represented by beautiful English girls. After spending some time in the park, we returned, footsore and weary, to Canada. Although mentioned last, it was by no means the least. In fact, it has been said that were you to visit Canada first, you would never visit any other building. Here were the Mounties, ' with their red coats and qourteous smile. Here was The Prince in Butter, around THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 25 which there were always crowds. The fruit exhibit surpassed any other. Something may be said of Canada that may be said of no other place — Nothing was for sale ; everything was for exhibition only. In this way Canada came nearest to fulfilling the aim of the British Empire Exhibition. Soon afterwards we left. As we were leaving we saw the natives of many lands, of India. China, North America, South America, walkilig together, in perfect friendliness, along the streets of Wembley, and we felt that the British Empire Exhibition had made possible a much closer relationship between the peoples of the British Empire. HELEN SPENCE, Form V. CHANGE Over the hills and far away, The inanimate things of Nature lay ; Thither I shall go this day. Along the banks of the brook to stray. Of companions there are few Who will evermore be true. But on some inviting clue. Win be off to seek anew. Even through all Nature ' s range, Her dominating law is change ; So I judge it is not strange Man ' s affections disarrange. Think on seas, rains and skies, Sun and moon but set to rise ; A flower blooms and then it dies. The wind in the forest whistles and sighs. So enjoy all passing cheer, For the future, never fear ; Spring is born from Winter drear, Thus was Nature ' s counsel dear. HELEN HOME, Form IV. 26 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 27 THE ROMANCE OF THE LAST CRUSADE One Wednesday morning of the Easter Term, we had the great pleasure of hearing Major Gilbert lecture upon ' The Romance of the Last Crusade. Major Gilbert was with General Allenby during the whole of that most thrilling and romantic exploit, the Palestine Cam- paign, and. therefore, gave a most vivid description of it. The preparations for the crusade were stupendous. The train, consisting of 100,000 men. with full equipment, 30,000 camels, guns and ammunition, landed in the Holy Land and had to traverse 200 miles of desert waste under appalling conditions. All their water was pumped from the Nile over that huge tract through pipes, originally intended for the use of the Standard Oil Company, which were laid by the engineering parties as the army proceeded, each man being on a ration of one pint a day for drink- ing, washing and shaving. The troops also had great difficulty in marching over the ever- shifting sand, and could not travel any distance without great weari- ness overcoming them. Such was the case until an ingenious officer suggested using the thousands of coils of chicken wire, intended by the War Office for entanglements, as a corduroy road, and three thick- nesses were bound together and rolled over the loose sand, thus enabling the soldiers to march more easily. Unfaltering, they plodded on, over ground travelled several hun- dreds of years ago by those who before had attempted to free the Holy City from its bonds, but only the First Crusade had succeeded. Would this Last? It was. indeed, over historic ground they marched, sometimes watering at the wells of Abraham or fighting on the same battlefields as those on which the Israelites had concjuered. On the night before the British attacked the Turkish camps at Mickmack, the O. C. read the account of Jonathan ' s routing of the Philistines (I. Sam. xiv.) and changing his tactics completely, copied those re- counted in the Bible. A few men attacked the enemy ' s stronghold and misled by the echoing of their voices and the numbers coming through the narrow pass, the Turks were terrorized and fled, thinking themselves surrounded by the full force. After a successful attack on Beersheba, the army proceeded with greater speed. One day, they were advancing rapidly, knowing that unless they could occupy a certain town by nightfall, the Turks would destroy the wells, thus cutting off their water supply. Pressing on- ward, they outmarched their water convoy, and were forced to go on all day without anything to quench their thirst. Towards the end, their lips became swollen and burst, flies by hundreds settled on the wounds, their parched tongues hung out of their mouths. And yet they marched on. though some fell exhausted by the way, and some, blinded by the sand and sun, clung to their more able comrades. Then at the end. the assault on the Turk — several times they were re)- pulsed. but at last they won the town, and the wells! Then occurred the incident described by Major Gilbert as the finest piece of discip- line I ever saw. The men were lined up, horses and mules sent to one well, and the wounded served first. Notwithstanding the un- 28 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN bearable trials they had undergone, and although it was seven hours until the last man relieved his thirst, not a man pushed ahead, but each waited his turn. At last, the Crusaders were camped outside the Holy City, and preparing for the siege. Wanting some eggs for breakfast, the officers sent out the battalion cook to forage in a nearby village on the left. Strolling innocently to the right, he came at dawn on what seemed a very thriving village with tall minarets and domes outlined against the morning sky. Looking along the white road running be- fore him, he saw throngs of people standing at the city gates to wel- come him. On his entering, the people stopped shouting, and a black gent in a white nightshirt offered him a bunch of keys, which he un- wittingly refused and returned to report at Brigade Headquarters. Without waiting for the end of his story, the Brigade-General ordered his horse and his aide, and galloped away to accept the sur- render of Jerusalem. After the usual formalities, the Brigadier- General got on his horse, and galloped away to report to the Divi- sional Headquarters. However, this ceremony was deserving of a Divisional-General ' s dignity, and he accordingly drove off in a shining Rolls-Royce with a shining staff to receive the keys (which in the meantime had been returned). The Mayor, perplexed, made another presentation, and the General a speech, while the people cheered louder than ever, and driving home, he reported to the Commander- in-Chief ' s Headquarters. The reply came back that Lord Allenby himself would receive the city, and further preparations were made for the surrender of Jerusalem. In two days. General Allenby rode up to the Holy City, and dismounting at the gates, walked through the narrow Oriental streets. The Mayor, still more perplexed, again went through the presentation. Lord Allenby made a gracious reply, and the people cheered wildly. The keys of the Holy City were re- ceived in those hands most worthy of them. Unhappily, the strain was too much for the Mayor, who broke down under the stress and died of influenza two weeks later. But one of the most interesting facts involved in the capture is the fulfilment of a three-century-old Arabic prophecy, worded : W hen the waters of the River Nile pour into Palestine, the Prophet from the West shall drive the Turk from Jerusalem. Allenby was called the Prophet by his native troops, and w as not the waters from the Nile pumped to Jerusalem? And so ended the last crusade and only the first and the last had proved successful, and now peace and freedom reign in the Holy Land for the first time in 500 years, concluded Major Gilbert. Having been an actor before the war, he was able to impersonate vividly a blustering colonel or terrified recruit, and he rendered to perfection the dialect of the cockney cook who first brought back the amazing talk of surrender. Dramatic, interesting and amusing, Major Gilbert brought home to us the undauntable spirit and loyalty of the soldiers of the British Empire ; the magnetic personality and ability of General Sir Edward Allenby, Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty ' s Forces in Palestine. KATHLEEN WILSON, Form V. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 29 A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HOUSE GIRL In glancing through a copy of last year ' s Slogan, we notice an article in which the many virtues of that body known as ' the day girls are extolled, and the thought strikes us, But what of the boarders? Surely they are worthy of mention! Of course, they are! So, although those who know us might say the fact of our importance goes without saying, for the benefit of those who are more ignorant of our doings, I shall endeavor to relate the varied and thrilling events in a day from the life of a boarder. I suppose one would say that the day begins with the ringing of that instrument of torture known as the rising bell — although, apart from its ringing, nothing else seems to happen. Silence settles over the house once more — to be rudely disturbed when the warning bell goes some time later. Well, then something does happen — a mad rush for clothes, soap and water, and then the stairs ! No — not for breakfast, for, being energetic people, the boarders must first indulge in exercise and fresh air. This is obtained in the form of the morning run, whch is not always as popular as one might suppose. However, all things have an end — even the morning run ! After breakfast comes an interval, during which our house- keeping ability is displayed — rooms are tidied (maybe!) and beds are made. Then comes school — but why think of it? Everyone knows how enthralled one is with following the thrilling experiences of Caesar, A C or how absorbing a task it is to prove — = — . Four hours of such B D delightful pastime and school is ended for another day, while we are the richer for a few more facts concerning such things as the Punic Wars and the Ablative Absolute, or by a few more returns. However, after lunch, the w orld seems a brighter place to live in, and this fact is intensified in the minds of those who are lucky enougfh to get mail, while those who aren ' t, console themselves. Pollyanna- like by saying: Oh, well there ' s another mail to-night! A long, long afternoon — which can be spent in various ways that one may or may not like. Of course, there is always the walk — there is sure to be ! This may be avoided in several ways — sometimes by getting a return, by playing tennis (if you are lucky enough to get a court in time), or by going to Yonge Street (if you happen to be a Senior or Prefect). So the afternoon passes — for some there are the pleasures of Yonge Street; for others, the pleasure of waiting for t he study bell to ring, which it does at four-thirty. Then in study everyone seems to believe in the truth of the state- ment, a little learning is a dangerous thing — for some try to grasp huge quantities of knowledge, while others seem to think it is easier to avoid both. the learning and the danger! 30 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Dinner is always an interesting event in a boarder ' s day, and speculation as to the menu is a favorite pastime en route to the dining-room ; how ever, even if there isn ' t ice cream for dessert every night, there is sure to be mail afterwards — for some people! Another brief — all too brief — respite, then a bell informs us that the big event of the evening is about to take place, and everyone rushes downstairs to engage in same. Oh, study, of course ! Nothing could take the place of study, and without it, our lives would be empty — of trouble ! Study speaks for itself, even if we can ' t speak in it, so why dwell on it? However, eight o ' clock finally comes, and with it — relief ! For, study over, we can now spend the rest of the evening in the pleasant occupation of talking, or of reading — or even of eating, if w e haven ' t already consumed all our edible possessions. Nine-thirty comes all too soon, and darkness and quiet actually reign once more in Branksome ; and as we drift to realms of slumber, the thought comes to us that it certainly is a fortunate thing to be a boarder at Branksome — even if one has to study occasionally! MURIEL MUNN. Form V. SHALL IT BE THUS? The crossword puzzle — how innocent it sounds ! But what will it to do the world if its popularity continues to increase with such vast strides as it has in the past year? Even description or definition fails to give one the full significance of it. As a result of the great vogue of the crossword puzzle, it would be w-ell if we looked into the future, say a century from now, to see what the world will be like, if this ever-increasing vogue is not completely checked before it becomes a menace. Therefore, let us view the lives of the people living one hundred years from now, and see to what extent they have been influenced by the crossword puzzle. We all know how interested the children of our day have become in crossword puzzles, and so we should not be surprised to find the children of 2025 being taught in school by the means of the puzzle. Their history will, of course, be very different from that which we groaned over in our youth. To them William the Conqueror will not be noted for his conquest of England, but as a definition for Normandy, his birthplace. Cleopatra will no longer be known for her famous wooing of Anthony and Caesar, but as a definition for the Asp, which, no doubt, will read in a manner somewhat like this — A three-letter word, the means by which Cleopatra ended her life ! The definition for cherry tree will, of course, include the celebrated name of George Washington. How ever, that he figured in the American Revolution will hold no interest for the child of the twenty- first century. Literature, too, will be changed. Instead of Pilgrim ' s Pro- gress, the dictionary will become the most widely read book in the world. And, as a result of this, the signs along the highways THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 31 will read in crossword puzzle form — Best for all the family — Take one home to the children 1 Dr. A. Wordie ' s Dictionary of the English Language ! The authors that we call worthy of fame will still be well-known, not, however, for the merits of their works, but as definitions. Those chldren will know Wordsworth only as the definition for a child, and Shelly for that of a skylark. Tennyson will, no doubt, be used frequently to define princess. ' It will, indeed, be a strange sight to see the school-children learning geometry, that they may create better designs for their crossword puzzle competitions, and literature solely to enlarge their already prodigious vocabularies. Art, too, will not escape, for future men of genius will receive many commissions to illuminate crossw ord puzzles and paint the portraits of prominent crossword puzzleists. It will be a strange world, indeed, if something is not done. So, as we are the people who must accomplish this great task, let us immediately unite all our efforts in a world-wide campaign to abolish the crossword puzzle. For we do not want our descendants to place the initials B.(C. after our names, to mean, not Before Christ, but Before Crosswords ! PHYLLIS HARVEY. Peg Stafford HelEn Innes HeleN Home Muriel Munn Susan ROss Jean PiRie Margaret Smyth. Marian Ainslie Margaret DoNald EDith McKay Helen SPence Jessie W Right No rah DEacon Mary DuFf Kay E. Wilson Helen Chitty Margaret AiTken Marjorie JoneS Ruth GOulding Gwynneth ScholField Peg TurnBuU Dorothy Henry Honey LawSon 32 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Basket Ball Team Hockey Team THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 3 3 Since the last edition of The Slogan, the Branksome girls have continued, as of old, to uphold the honour of the school by entering heartily into the various sports. Tennis Tennis proved very popular during the spring term and courts were at a premium. We were somewhat handicapped by the erection of our new gymnasium, which included two of our courts, but this spring they have both been replaced by two excellent courts. The tournament was even larger than ever and some very excit- ing matches were keenly contested. In the Senior Tournament Jessie Wright won the singles, and Margaret Aitken and Jessie Wright won the doubles. In the Junior Tournament Valerie Jones captured the singles, and, with her partner, Margaret W ithers, the doubles. Branksome played several very interesting interschool matches. The first, on June 5th, was at B.S.S., when we lost the singles, 6-4, 6-2, but s ucceeded in capturing the doubles, 6-4, 7-5. The return match was played on our own court on June 10th, when the results were reversed, the doubles going to B.S.S. and the singles to Brank- some. Tennis team — Singles, Sybil Turner ; doubles, Margaret Aitken and Jessie WVight. Basketball We were fortunate this year in having nearly all of last year ' s team back, but luck seemed against us, for we won very few matches. One of our most interesting games was on November 3rd, when the Boarders played the Day Girls. If one can judge by the noise, it may easily be said it was a most popular match. The result was 18-13 in favour of the Boarders. The first match in the new gymnasium was on Friday, Novem- ber 21st, when we played the Alumnae. This is one case where the score does not indicate the play, for, although the present girls won 28 — 18, it was one of our fastest and most exciting games. 34 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN FIRST TEAM PERSONNEL Marian Ainslie (guard), second year on team. A steady, reliable player, Marian is a valuable asset to the team, and will be a great loss next year. Edith McKay (jumping centre), first year on team. An excel- lent jumper and a hard working player ; but is inclined to forget her position. Starred in the Old Girls match. Helen Home (centre), third year on team. Helen has good combination and is very quick ; but apt to be erratic. Starred in Havergal game. Jessie Wright (forward), fifth year on team. A quick, reliable player with an excellent shot. We will be sorry to lose Jessie this year, as she has always been very valuable to the team. Christine Auld (forward), first year on team. A steady player with excellent combination, but apt to slack in practice. Christine starred in B.S.S. game. Margaret Aitken, captain (forward), third year on team. A reliable player, who developed splendid combination with her asso- ciate. We are looking forward to another year with Margaret at the helm. First Team Oct. 2 — Havergal vs. Banksome, won by School 25-18. Oct. 9 — Havergal vs. Branksome, won by H.L.C. 14-12. Oct. 14 — Bishop Strachan vs. Branksome, won by B.S.S. 18-10. Oct. 23 — Margaret Eaton School vs. Branksome, won by School 30-24. Oct. 28 — Bishop Strachan vs. Branksome, won by B.S.S. 22-21. Nov. 10 — Varsity vs. Branksome, won by School 18-13. Nov. 13 — Havergal vs. Branksome, won by H.L.C. 23-20. Nov. 21 — Alumnae vs. Branksome, Avon by School 28-18. Second Team Oct. 9 — Havergal vs. Branksome, w on by School 11-9. Oct. 14 — Bishop Strachan vs. Branksome, won by B.S.S. 12-10. Oct. 16 — Margaret Eaton School, won by School 24-18. Oct. 23— Margaret Eaton School, won by M.E.S. 32-21. Oct. 28— Bishop Strachan School, tied, 14-14. Nov. 11 — Glen Mawr vs. Branksome, won by School 19-12. Nov. 13— Havergal, won by H.L.C. 30-22. Nov. 20 — Bishop Strachan vs. Branksome, won by B.S.S. 16-14. Second Team — Forwards, Marion Gibson, Ruth Gray; centres, Margery Watson (captain), Amea Brewin; guards, Peggy Turnbull, Jean Baillie ; spares, I. Pirie, K. Scott. Intermediate and Junior Teams Oct. 17 — Glen Mawr vs. Branksome, won by School 24-17. Nov. 3 — Havergal vs. Branksome, won by H.L.C. 22-3. Nov. 20— Bishop Strachan vs. Branksome, won by B.S.S. 30-17. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 35 Intermediate team — Forwards, Valerie Jones. Grechen Gray; centres, Louise McGlashan, Bessie Home ; guards, Anne Bastedo, Ray Cayley; substitutes, M. Withers, Mary Robertson, Ruth Hamilton. Under Fourteen — Forwards, Valerie Jones and Gretchen Gray ; centres, Betty Rutherford and Isobel Pirie ; guards, Mary Robertson, Bessie Home. Substitute. Sylvia Cayley. HOCKEY First Team Personnel Beverley Grant— Captain (right wing). Fourth year on team. A fast and persistent player with a terrifying shot, who uses her hockey knowledge to great advantage. Jessie Wright (goal). Fourth year on team. Can stop the fastest of long shots, but finds those from close in harder to handle. Worked hard and was always on hand at practices. Marian Ainslie (left defense). First year on team. A steadily persevering player. Checks well and uses her head, but is weak in shooting. Edith McKay (right defense). First year on team. Plays a good defensive game. Slow in shooting and breaking away, but always worked hard. Margaret Aitken (centre). Third year on team. Though not a fast skater, plays a good steady game and is always on the alert. Shot greatly improved. Babs Goulding (left wing). Second year on team. Fast and a good stick handler, but inclined to miss good opportunities of pass- ing the puck. A splendid shot. First Team Jan. 24 — Bishop Strachan School vs .Branksome, tied, 1-L Jan. 31 — Havergal vs. Branksome, won by H.L.C. 8-2. Feb. 3 — Bishop Strachan vs. Branksome, won by B.S.S. 2-L Feb. 17 — Bishop Strachan vs. Branksome, won by School, 2-1. Mar. 3 — Bishop Strachan vs. Branksome, won by B.S.S. 3-2. Second Team Bishop Strachan vs. Branksome, won by B.S.S. 4-1. BADMINTON Since the erection of the new gymnasium Badminton has entered our sports curriculum and proved itself most popular. We have two courts and it was almost impossible to have a game unless your court was reserved two days ahead of time. A very interesting and excit- ing tournament was played off just before Easter, when Peg Turnbull and Jessie Wright won the doubles and Jessie Wright won the singles. It is hoped that some other schools will soon become interested in this fascinating game, so that inter-school matches may be arranged., 36 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Folk Dance Grand March THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 37 SPORTS DAY The Annual Sports Day was held on Wednesday, May 28th, on the grounds of Colonel Deacon, Elm Avenue. After the Grand March, a Wand Drill was given by the Juniors, followed by Country Dancing (English) — (a) Winnifred ' s Knot; (b) My Lady Cullen ; (c) Ribbon Dance; (d) Picking Up Sticks. The other numbers on the programme were : (4) Swedish Gymnastics by the Seniors. (5) 100 Yds. Dash by the Seniors and won by Babs Goulding. (6) 75 Yds. Dash by the Juniors ; won by Ray Cayley. (7) Hop, Step, Jump by the Seniors ; won by Babs Goulding. (8) Wheelbarrow Race by the Juniors ; won by Gretchen Gray and Ross MacDonald. (9) Quoit Relay by the Senior Forms ; won by Form V. (10) Sack Race by the Juniors; won by Gretchen Gray. (11) Suitcase Relay by the Seniors; won by Helen Home. (12) Running Relay by the Junior Forms; won by Junior IV. The Junior Championship Cup was won by Gretchen Gray, and the Senior Championship Cup by Babs Goulding. THE GYMN. DISPLAY On Friday evening. May 15th, a gymnasium display was held in the new building-. This was the first of its kind given at the school. A large attendance of parents and friends helped to make the af¥air a great success. The Maypole by the primary class was one of the nicest features of the evening. The Senior School gave a series of very attractive folk dances. The last number on the programme was the Grand March, by the Junior and Senior Schools, at the end of which everyone sang God Save the King. The programme con- sisted of : 1. Swedish Seniors 2. Wand Drill Juniors 3. Maypole Primary 4. Marching Tactics Seniors 5. Folk Dancing Seniors (a) Sussex Gorse. (b) Christ Church Bells. (c) Shepherds ' Holiday. (d) Parisian Polka. Cracoviac. 6. Balloon Dance 7. Pavlova ' s Gavotte Seniors 8. Junior Dancing 9. Indian Clubs 10. Grand March. God Save the King 38 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN LOCAL ALLUSIONS Dawn was breaking o ' er the earth, And with it came a joyous group — Young voices raised in laughing mirth — Gay and excited, in they troop. In haste to wake their sleeping friends, Rush to their books, and there pursue. LEARNING, the chief of all their ends- Scholars and saints, but good sports, too ! Breakfast time, there goes the bell! On with your clothes just anyhow And tear to the dining-room, pell-mell. Ranged round the tables — happy now. Doom tolls ! Now ends the hour of play, Each girl slinks to her hated work. Remembering the toils of yesterday — Sits at her desk and tries to shirk! Before you now are pictures, two — Haul in your brains, and see if you Should quickly guess, just who is who. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE A One- Act Play By Nuts an ' May Scene : The average living room of a modern house. Father (dashing in with eager rage): Nell! I ' ve had a raise in salary ! Ever since you had me write aw ay to ' The International Correspondence School, ' I have been going upward steadily to success. Mother : Joe ! How wonderful ! I knew that to succeed you needed special training. To earn more money, you must deserve it. The I.C.S. has made me a proud and happy woman, Joe. Euphemia : Mother, our first purchase must be a set of Community plate silver. Do you remember that luncheon I gave for Aggie Smith? We counted on six girls, but the unexpected happened Lena Lewis ' cousin, Emma, came to visit her, and, of course, she had to be invited. We hadn ' t enough silverware — that one place so sparsely set, so conspicuous— oooh (bursts into tears). We MUST get some more silverware. K. M. S. Characters : Joe Potts Nell Potts Euphemia Potts Junior Potts Algernon Buckwheat The Father The Mother The Daughter The Small Son Euphemia ' s Fiance THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 39 Mother: ' There, there, dear, we shall! That reminds me of the time the Jones dropped in unexpectedly for the night. What would we have done without our Kroehler davenport? Who would think to gaze at its long, graceful lines that with one simple movement, it becomes a big, roomy bed? Why, here comes Junior — poor lamb! Aren ' t you nearly frozen? Junior: What care I for snow or sleet? Tm built up with Cream of Wheat ! Father (beaming) : Just listen to the boy recite ! He stands as good a chance as any boy to be President of the United States. Ever since I got him ' The American Boy ' magazine, he ' s lost that habit of stammering. He ' s a fine lad! Mother: Junior! Are you chewing gum? Junior: Aw, gee, ma! It ' s Spearmint — the flavor lasts! Euphemia : Junior Potts ! I do wish that you would use Stacomb — it will keep your hair in place. Junior : Heck, sis, you needn ' t talk ! If you had used Palmolive soap, you ' d have ' kept that school-girl complexion ' . Father: Daughter, why not try yeast cakes? For months I en- deavored to find some way of clearing my complexion. I was run down and nervous. Finally, some one suggested Fleisch- man ' s yeast. I have taken eight boxes and to-day I can eat food that I would have avoided with horror a month ago. Mother (interrupting) : Tut, tut ! Don ' t listen to him, Euphemia. Listen to me. For years, I had wished to reduce my four hun- dred pounds, but all methods seemed of no avail. One day, while looking through a magazine, an ad. caught my eye. And, as a result, I decided to give Wallace Reducing Records a chance. To- day, my bathroom scales said ninety-eight pounds. Not bad for my six feet one and a half inches ! (Door bell rings.) Euphemia (giggling): Oooh ! Here comes Algernon! (Algernon enters, struts to front of stage, thrusts out chest.) Algernon : Collegiate Cut Clothes — they fit !. ' (Turns and shouts to Mr. Potts) Mr. Potts, Mr. Potts, had your iron to-day? Father : Don ' t shout, boy ! I ' m not deaf. I can hear as well as any- one with the Morley Phone. I have a pair in my ears now, but they are invisible. Algernon (backs around Euphemia, caresses her, murmuring) : Ah — ' a skin you love to touch. ' Euphemia : Algernon, what made you so late ? You had better try Pelmanism if your memory is so poor. Algernon : My dear, half way here my car stopped on the corner of Bloor and Yonge. The battery was dead. For at least half an hour, I toiled in the rain. I am simply determined to buy a Philco battery now ! Mother: Poor boy! You must have been soaked. I do hope that you remembered to change your shoes (sighs and looks down at feet). Oh, these shoes have changed my whole life. They are 40 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN the Natural Tread Shoe, you know. Neat, but not gaudy ! And what I would have done without Tiz for tired feet, ' I can ' t imagine. Algernon (stumbles over Mrs. Potts ' foot in embarrassment) : Oh, Mrs. Potts: Pm so sorry! Mother: Oh, it ' s all right, Algernon (moans). ' Tf only I didn ' t have those wretched corns. That reminds me, Joe (turns to Mr. Potts), ' T must write to those syrup people. Fve taken six cans of their corn syrup, and my feet are no better than the day I started. I can ' t understand it. Algernon (still flustered, backs into table, upsetting bowl of flowers) : Oh, Mrs. Potts, Pm so sorry ! Look what Pve done. Mother: There, there, don ' t worry! Nothing is hurt. My furniture is Valspared, and that is a Congoleum rug — look for the gold seal. Euphemia : I wonder what time it is. Where are we going to- night? Algernon: By my Ingersoll (extracts alarm clock), it is now the hour when eig ' ht is half past. What about a movie ? Where would you like to go? Euphemia : All right ; let ' s go to the Odion. If it ' s a Paramount, it ' s the best show in town. (They move toward door. Suddenly Algernon stops — rushes to front of stage — face ghastly and shrieks) : Good heavens ! Junior: What? Euphemia: What? Mother: What? Father: WHAT? Algernon: Don ' t you realize? Everybody: No, what? Algernon (in a deadly tone) : There are five of us here. Everybody: Well, what of it? Algernon (in slow, gasping voice) : Four . . . out . . . of . . . every . . . five . . . have . . . pyhorrea ! (Curtain.) OUR UNIFORM Middy snow white, collar dark blue, Skirt smartly pressed, tie folded true; ' Tis opening day for me and you. Middy all ink, collar pale slate, With written names of each school-mate; ' Tis closing day — we all feel great. BILLIE VINTON. French House Seniors 42 THE P,RANKSOME SLOGAN SCOTT HOUSE PERSONALS A poet could not but be gay In such a jocund company. Helen Spence — The reason firm, the temperate will, Endurance, foresight, strength and skill. Set out on the unending, endless quest in Toronto. A Prefect and a Ranger. On the Slogan staff. Noted for always being on hand when there is anything to be done. Plays everything, interests of the same range. Favourite literature, ' The Globe. Helen ' s sense of humour, her reliability, her scholastic attainments ensure her a future which we know we shall follow with pride. It ' s Varsity next year. Kathleen Wilson — Fresh as the foam, new bath ' d in Paphian wells. Land of her birth, England. Favourite expression, Jove ! Special subject, skating, to which she dutifully devoted several hours a week. A prefect who has for two years won the prize for Integrity. A Guide of the Pelican Patrol. Favourite book, Tell England. We feel sure that she will be quite at home next year in her native land. Jessie Wright — She stands four-square to all the winds that blow. Born in Toronto. Nickname, Jew. A prefect. Two years President of Beta Kappa ; two years on Slogan staff. One of Brank- some ' s best sports ; won the tennis and badminton tournaments, on the hockey and basketball teams. Between games, performs accept- ably on the uke. Jessie ' s imperturbability, her variety of expres- sions and her interest in all school activities seem to have become institutions of the school. Needless to say. we shall miss her very greatly. Best wishes, Jew, wherever. So this is Paris, may be. Marian Ainslie — With mirth and laughter, let old wrinkles come. First chuckle heard in Sudbury. A Senior and a Ranger. Two years on the hockey and basketball teams. Plays tennis and bad- minton. Specialty, impersonations, one of her best being that of Gobbo, in The Merchant of Venice. Introduced the Scott House Song, which will be found on another page ; the tune has not yet been reproduced. Destination, Margaret Eaton School or McGill. Dorothy Henry — How dull it is to pause, to make an end. To rust unburnished, not to shine in use. Born under the Star Spangled Banner in Rochester, N.Y. Nick- name, Dits. Specialty, Bible verses. A Senior who has taken an active interest in school affairs. Editor of the Slogan, Secretary of the Y.W., President of Form V. Brings to everything a fresh en- thusiasm. We regret very much to lose Dits. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 43 Prefects Scott House 44 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Helen Innes — Quick was the little maid ' s reply: 0, Master, we are seven. ' Joined her sisters in Simcoe, Ont. in 19??. Also wears the blue lie. President of Form IV. Secretary of Beta Kappa. Expects to solve the mysteries of domestic happiness in her course at Guelph next year. We wish you the best of luck. Helen Lawson — Boot, saddle, to horse and away! Began life in Georgetown. Favourite sport, riding; favourite subject, composition, any variety — French, Spanish or Latin. A Senior who has worn the blue tie with grace and charm. We wish her a very happy year abroad, where we hope she ' ll not forget the sound of her own tongue. Edith McKay— Thou hast -wit and fun and fire. It was in Hamilton that Mac ' s merry Ha, ha! first startled the neighbors. A Senior, a Ranger and another Scott House sport. On basketball and hockey teams ; plays badminton, tennis and also swims. Favourite poem, What care I for snow or sleet. I hav ebed sox on my feet. Her buoyant spirit has a most enlivening effect upon Scott House. We are sure that Mac will make a great success as a nurse. Muriel Munn — Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control. First smelt the salt sea in Newfoundland. Favourite ])oem, Breathes there a man. A Senior and a Ranger who lives in deeds, not words — though she has a fluent pen. We are awaiting her Tales of Newfoundland. if she doesn ' t abandon writing to follow the Orphic muse. Jean Baillie — My country, ' tis of thee. The Stars and Stripes wave over Rutherford. N.J.. but they wave over Jean anywhere. On the second team Basketball. An all-around, good sport, who is another Scott House games ' enthusiast. Her courtesy and good nature have made her a general favourite. We wish her much success in her college career. Grizel Gow — To follow knowledge like a sinking star. First saw light in Windsor, Ont. Favourite pastime. Country Gardens. Has a voracious appetite for books. Won the Persever- ance prize last year and deserved it. But her impish twinkle better reveals the real and lovable Grizel. We hope to have her with us again next year. Margaret Harvey — E ' en though vanquished, she could argue still. Made her first protest in Guelph, Ont. Favourite topic, G.C.L ; expression, I ' ll be switched! Sport, badminton. Noted for rising at the first gentle tinkle of the rising bell to make her coiffure. We hope to have Peggie in the Scott House again next year. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 45 Ethel Jackson — Ask me not why, tho ' ill at ease, Within these reg-ions I subsist. Beo an the good fight in Lethbridge, Alta. Favourite theme, The West. Favourite resort. Seaforth. Leader of the Ranger Patrol, B. H. Guides. Noted tor making plans and carrying them out with unequalled energy. Impulsive, generous, sympathetic, Ethel has added much to the happiness of Scott House. We shall miss her very much and our afi ectionate wishes go w ith her along- whatever path she will eventually choose. Isobel Lindsay — Ever let the fancy roam. In Collingwood. they all said : The babe will make a splendid nurse. Came to Branksome in her early childhood. Has had a varied career. On the Slogan staff. Favourite expression, I ' ve for- gotten my glasses. Favourite resort, the Hospital. Ambition, a secret we surreptitiously divulge — to be a nurse. We wish the future T.G.H. Head Nurse the best of luck. Jean Rutherford — Madame, I go with all convenient speed. Home town, Chatham. Specializes in neatness in sewing and in college application forms. Most frequent expression, Ah — ah — ah ! Favourite book, The Family Journal. Entered the badminton tour- nament ; result not recorded. Best Welshes for a successful course at Ann Arbor. Margery Watson — Her ' laugh ' w as ever soft and low, An excellent thing in woman. A Torontonian. A Ranger, Captain of the second team, basket- ball and hockey. Favourite subject, gym. Favourite element, water. Specializes in fancy dives. Another Scott House equestrian. An artist, first art exhibit presented on top floor. We shall very much miss Margery ' s hearty peals of laughter next year. Dorothy Wilson — There is sweet music here. Birthplace, Sarnia. Specialty, precision (never tardy at 8, 1.30 and 6). The Scott House musician who livens our spare moments with a popular air and finds her own pleasure in the classics. She also strikes up the lively tune to which we joyfully march off to the class each morn. Christine Auld — Last, but not least. Native city ,Toronto. A new recruit to Scott House. Forward on the first team, basketball. Has made good use of Scott House study. The results w e hope will be the very best. We are expecting Christine back next year. 46 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Y. W. C. A. REPORT FOR 1924-25 The first meeting of the Branksome YAV.C.A. was held in the new Gymnasium on Friday evening, October 3rd. It had been decided to amalgamated the House Girls ' and Day Girls ' societies, and the following ofificers were elected: President Margaret Aitken Vice-President Mary Duff Secretary Katherine Scott Treasurer Dorothy Henry Work Committee Marian Ainslee, Christine Auld, Edith McKay, Helen Home Miss Grant presided at the election, and afterwards, the girls were regaled with ice-cream cones. The first week in November was chosen for Ramabai Week this year. At recess each day, sales of ice-cream cones, sandwiches, hot- dogs and chocolate bars were held. In each form, a collection was made by the Secretary-Treasurer and handed over to the Treasurer of the Y.W. Two captains were appointed to get up an entertainment for Friday evening. This consisted of several very clever plays and a delig htful little representation of a day at Ramabai ' s School for the Child-widows of India. The latter was directed by Miss Armstrong, and was a splendid ending to an altogether successful evening. The collections and sales for the week amounted to $250. On Wednesday morning, October 15th, Dr. Travis spoke to the school about her missionary work in China. We all listened with much interest to her descriptions and stories of the people and her experiences at the mission-stations. On Wednesday, October 29th, Miss McGonigle told us about her wonderful trip through Western Canada last Summer. While en- gaged in Sunday school work in the outlying districts of British Columbia, she went through many adventures and endured much dis- comfort travelling across the prairie in an open wagon. She succeeded in establishing a great number of Sunday schools among the settlers children. On Wednesday, December 17th, w e had the privilege of hearing Miss Grierson, who ' has lived all her life in Korea. She told us about many of her own experiences there and described the missionary work among the natives. We were all very much interested in the stories of the Korean children. The School decided this year, as usual, to provide Christmas cheer for the poor. Collections were made in each form of warm clothing, food, books and toys. So much was sent in, that we were able to look after eight families. The officers of the Y.W. undertook the sorting and packing of the boxes. The Rev. Mr. MacLaren of the Bible Society, came to speak to the School on January 14th about the work of the Society. He invited any of us that wished to visit the Bbile Society on College Street and see there the display of old Bibles, which is the best on this side of the Atlantic. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 47 On Friday evening. January 16th, a meeting of the Y.W. was held, and Miss Delaporte, of the Occupational Therapy, was with us. After an extremely interesting lecture, in which she told us of the great work in w hich she is engaged, a number of very clever pieces of workmanship, performed by their patients, were passed around, and we had the privilege of examining the beaded bags, leather cook covers, carved wooden ornaments and pieces of beaten brass, all of which were made with much skill and perfection of detail. As this was a subject entirely new to most of us, it proved all the more absorbing, and the handiwork of those benefited by the new cure was examined with wonder and keen admiration. On Friday evening, January 23rd, we held our annual skating carnival. It was beautifully cold, the ice was wonderful, and although we were disappointed in the non-arrival of the hurdy-gurdy that was engaged for the evening, we were extremely fortunate in picking up two strolling minstrels, who succeeded in giving us some very peppy music. After the skating, we all adjourned to the dining-hall, where supper was served, and altogether it was the most successful carnival we have ever had. Mr. Ware, of the Scripture Union, came to school on Wednesday morning, February 4th, to speak to us in Current Events Period. He related to us the history of the Union, and one or two very amusing anecdotes in connection with it ; ending up by asking for members. Miss Reynar very kindly undertook the secretaryship, and has since, we are glad to say, secured a large number of members. On Friday evening, March 13th, we were particularly lucky in having Miss Bengeman, of Liberia, speak to us. She described her work in that far-off land, and her extremely interesting lecture was illustrated by lantern slides. Miss Davison, who has been doing missionary work in India for years in the Z.B.M.M., where Branksome has always supported a teacher, and looked after a child in the school, spoke to us at the meeting on Friday evening, March 27th. She described the life of the women of India, and many of the customs, divisions of caste, and particularly of the Purdah, seemed to us very sad and terrible. Miss Davison had with her some of the beautiful costumes worn by the Indian women, and these made her lecture all the more vivid and interesting. During Lent, Miss Read suggested that the girls deny themselves something by voluntarily making a small contribution towards the Branksome Hall bed in the Ludhiana Hospital in India. Fifty dollars would enable a little girl to be looked after in the hospital for one year, and to further this end, each girl that wished, might bring a weekly contribution during Lent. Everyone gladly fell in with this suggestion, and collections were made in each form by the officers of the Y.W., and the sum of $36 was taken in. The girls have all taken a keen interest in the work and the meetings, so that altogether it has been a most successful year. KATHERINE SCOTT, Secretary. 48 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN TREASURER ' S REPORT Y.W.C.A. Receipts Collections $189 50 Special Sales 256 20 Skating Party 42 50 Tag Day for Blind 22 45 Total $510 65 Expenditures Ramabai $250 00 Sent to Wounded Soldiers 4 50 Indian Orphans 75 00 Branksome Hall Bed Ludhiana 50 00 The Blind 22 45 Expenses 105 99 Total $507 94 Balance on Hand 2 71 DOROTHY HENRY, Treasurer. BETA KAPPA The first meeting of the Beta Kappa was held on October 3rd, 1924, when the officers for the ensuing year were appointed. They were as follows : President Jessie A ' N right Vice-President Marjorie Jones Secretary Helen Innes Treasurer Peggy TurnbuU Music Convenor Dorothy VVillson Debate Convenor Gwynneth Scholfield Margaret Donald Programme Convenor Grizel Gow Just after Christmas, a Slogan Committee was elected: Editor-in-Chief ....Dorothy Henry Form V Jessie Wright Form IV Isabel Lindsay Form HI Elinor Ross Forms HI. and IV. Sp... Jean Pirie THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 49 On Friday evening, October 24th, the second meeting of the Beta Kappa was held in the form of an entertainment. A number of amusing plays were given, which were very much enjoyed by all present. The first number on the programme was Dr. Cure All, which was indeed very funny. Those taking part were : Phyllis Harvey Dr. Cure All Margaret Aitken The Youth Ruth Gray Fat Lady Gwynneth Scholfield The Mother Katherine Scott Shy Daughter Marian Gibson Sh ort Lady Grown Tall Jean Foster Short Lady Bessie Home The Maid Verne McNichol The Brunette Christine Auld The Widow The second number was It Pays To Advertise. and its charac- ters as follows : Edith McKay Joe Potts Isabel Lindsay Nell Potts Mary Baillie Euphima Potts (their daughter) Barbara George Junior Potts (their son) Shirley Stewart Algernon Buckwheat (Euphemia ' s fiance) When Love Is Young was the third number, and it was very well acted by a number of the French House girls : Drina Donald Polly Starr Margaret Stafford Dick Martin Virginia Beatson Mrs. Starr Jean McKiggan Mrs. Martin X. T. C. was a very original play, whose characters seemed par- ticularly well suited to their parts : Dorothy Henry X. T. C. Jessie Wright O. T. Peggy Turnbull R. T. Marian Ainslie Mamma Isabel Eastcott The Maid Miss Armstrong, with her form, then put on a play Ramabai and Her Workers. in which she ably impersonated an Indian Mis- sionary and her school. This play was most appropriate, as the past week had been devoted to raising funds for Ramabai. The French House girls then sang some very merry songs of their own composition. The evening ' s programme was brought to a close by dancing and everyone felt it had been an evening well spent. On Friday evening, October 31st, 1924. a jolly masquerade was held in the new gymnasium. It was gaily decorated with balloons and streamers and with the many bright costumes, it was a charming scene. Supper was served in the dining-room, which was also decor- ated with pretty 3 ' ellow shades and candles. The prizes were then awarded to Marjorie and Doris Neale for the funniest costumes ; to 50 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Gertrude McGuigge for the prettiest costume, and to Isabel Pirie and Barbara George for the most original. The staff gave a mock wedding during the evening, w hich w as greatly enjoyed by the many girls present. Miss Tyrrell, the bride, was awarded ' A Rolling Pin for future use. On December 14th, III. Special presented Booth Tarkington ' s The Trysting Place. The characters were well chosen and fully brought out the humor of this amusing play. The dramatis personnae were as follows: Mrs. Curtis Eileen Lavelle Lancelot Briggs Corrie Cowie Mrs. Briggs Cozette Felton Jessie Florence Kemp Rupert Smith Jean MacAgy Mr. Ingoldsby Ida Wilkinson On Friday evening, February 6th, 1925, Fourth Form gave a play, The Merchant of Venice. It was a long play, but well put on, and Miss Grant worked untiringly with the girls through many long re- hearsals. This was the play which the matriculation class were studying, and it was a great help to them to have it acted. The audi- ence recognized the hidden talent in Fourth Form when this play was presented. Those taking part in it were : Peggy Turnbull Antonio Jean Baillie Salarino Mary Duff Salanio Margaret Aitken Bassanio Edith McKay Gratiano Ruth Gray Lorenzo Helen Home Portia Grizel Gow Nerissa Margaret Donald Shylock St. Claire MacDonald Morocco Katherine Scott Launcelot Marian Ainslie Gobbo Isabel Lindsay Jessica Mary Wilcock Arragon Jean Rutherford Balthaser Norah Deacon Stephano Drina Donald Tubal Helen Innes Salerio Margaret Smyth Duke Attendants Elda McFarland, Helen Chitty On Friday evening, February 27th, 1925, the Third Form very cleverly presented the Spanish play, El Principe Que Todo lo Aprendio en Los libros. This was especially well played, and the audience was very appreciative. The characters were : Prince Curt ' hul Muriel McAgy Tonina (his servant) Elinor Ross His Professor Frances Playfair THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 51 The King (his father) Beverly Grant The Queen (his mother) Helen Playfair The Old Woman Isabel Eastcott The Ogre Marjorie Neale His Wife Amea Brewin The Woodcutters... Jean McKiggen Marian Charles King Chuchumbre Christine Auld His three daughters Phyllis Stewart Edith Bellamy Sheila Lee On Friday evening, May 8th, 1925, Second Form presented Twelfth Night, which they have studied this year. It required much hard work and the results clearly showed that this had been done with great zeal. Those taking part were : Olivia Georgina Carman Duke Orsino Valerie Jones Viola Muriel Parsons Sebastian Jean MacDonald • Malvolio Lois Tedman Sir Toby Belch Leith Hutchison Sir Andrew Aquecheck Edith Merrill Maria Wynifred Gentles Clown Jeanne Ault Antonio. Phyllis Shaver Fabian Peggy Gait Others in the cast were : Slyvia Cayley, Betty Rutherford, Betty Corrigan, Mary Elliot, Henrietta Owen, Peg Beaton, Phyllis May, Jessie Kelly, Marie Pollock, Louise Mathew, Katie Clark, Babs Goulding, Jane Brownlee, Mary Wilson, Mary Clement, Pansy Herrold. HELEN INNES, Secretary. FORM v.— DOUGH-ROLLERS AS OTHERS SEE THEM Name Nickname Sheila Higgins .. Hester ' Shirley Stewart.. Sadie Kaye Coats Winnie Jessie Dixon Emma Dot Thomas Tilly Helen Goring .... Annie Peg Stafford Susy Mi Bethune ? her Likes Pink ice cream Cleaning the sink Not having visitors Memorizing Scripture Re-writing Essays Being gated Dusting Talking in class Dislikes Her AI. Her weekly bath Let ' s keep on dancing Gents Eating in Do- mestic Science Ridley Getting mail The Boston ' Famous Sayings Say, kid Oh, for John ' s sake ! I can ' t stand it ! Joke over! Oh ! for ever- more Here I am! Yes, Miss Bethune ! Just a scrap more ! 52 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN SCHOOL NOTES A yearly event which is greatly looked forward to by the House girls is the trip to Niagara Falls. June the seventh, 1924, was set as the eventful day, and we left the house early in the morning, accom- panied by Miss Read. After a two-hour boat trip, we arrived at Lewiston. A trolley trip on both the American and Canadian sides, dinner at the Clifton, and an exciting half hour on the Maid of the Mist, followed in rapid succession. When the beauty of the Falls had been duly admired, we left for Oueenston, boarded the boat, and after a pleasant journey, arrived home, tired but happy, with the roar of the Falls still ringing in our ears. S. STEWART. One of the outstanding events of the year was the lecture given on Friday evening, November 28, by Mr. Surette, on Music in the School. Mr. Surette is an eminent lecturer on music. He is the musical supervisor of many important girls ' schools in the States, is the lecturer at the Metropolitan Museum, New York, and director of music in Bryn Mawr College, and Museum of Art. Cleveland. In speaking to us, the main point that he emphasized was that people should simg. Singing is the most natural thing in the world for us to do because it is born in us and is a self-expressed form of music. Every young child can hum a tune, even though he doesn ' t know anything about music. However, this natural tendency is checked at an early age and this is much to be regretted. Therefore Mr. Surette ' s idea is that singing and good music should be taught to children before they take, up piano or violin. He suggests folk songs for beginners, as folk songs are good music in its most accessible form. Our deplorably crowded curriculum has not the time to devote to music that it should, so in order to know about good music we should read the histories and biographies of the great composers, and have lectures on musical appreciation. At the close of Mr. Surette ' s lecture the girls assembled on the platform and sang the Bach Chorale, Now Let Every Tongue Adore Thee, and Jerusalem, from William Blake ' s Prophetic Books, directed by Mr. Tattersall. DOROTHY WTLSON, Form V. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 53 On the American Thanksgiving, Thursday, November, twenty- seventh, Miss Read was the hostess at a charmnig dinner party, given in Scott House, for the American girls in the school. The girls whose homes are far distant were also invited. The decorations were Fall flowers. The girls present were : Jean Welsh and Ruth Hamil- ton, from Grand Rapids; Mary Wilcock, from Dayton; Jean Baillie, from Rutherford, and Dorothy Henry, from Rochester ; also Mary Sutherland, from British Columbia; Muriel Munn, from Newfound- land ; Isabel and Jean Pirie, from Costa Rica ; Eleanor Ross, from Cuba, and Olive Clemens, from Saskatchewan. The girls look back upon that dinner as one of the most enjoyable events of the school On February the twenty-first, Miss Read gave a very delightful dance for the House and Day Girls of Forms IV, IV Special and V. Our new gymnasium added much to the occasion, and the guests en- joyed themselves thoroughly. Supper Avas served in the dining-room and brought the dance to a happy close. We take this opportunity of thanking Miss Read for one of the nicest parties ever held in Brank- On Friday night, February, the thirteenth, we had the pleasure of enjoying a very interesting lecture on Canadian Art, by Mr. Lismer, illustrated with lantern views. Mr. Lismer is an artist himself, belonging to ' The Group of Seven. This group is made up of a number of modern Canadian-born artis ' ts who believe that Canada, as a country, should have a National Art. Mr. Lismer first explained to us that there is in other countries a distinctive National Art, such as English Art, French Art, Dutch and Italian Art. If these countries have an Art which is called their own, why should Canada not have a National Art? When the French first came to Canada a few men who had some talent as painters frequently drew simple scenes of their sur- roundings. Later Paul Luce, a young man who loved to live in the forests among the Indians, would leave his town for weeks at a time, take his canoe and knapsack, and journey great distances, painting the wild life of Canada and of the Indians. His works were very cleverly done, and gave us a small idea of how the Indians lived ; but his pictures are not characteristic of what Canada really is. Mr. Lismer mentioned that Paul Luce ' s settings were such as might occur in any country of Europe. Besides Paul Luce ' s pictures, the speaker mentioned the fine colorful works of Keregoff, which, like Luce ' s pictures, w ere not national enough in character to be considered as real Canadian Art. He went on to discuss later pictures of Canadian artists, which all had beauty and color, but were still mere imitations of the works of French or Italian artists. Finally the lecturer came to modern times and showed to us pictures by Tom Thomson, one of the latest of Canadian artists, who a few years ago was drowned while on a trip in Algonquin Park, where many of his pictures were painted. Tom Thomson was the founder of the school of painting now known as The Group of year. D. H., Form V. some. S. STEWART. 54 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Seven. These men believe in a National Art for Canada, which shall include paintings drawn with vividness and colour of Canadian scenery, and so painted that they could not be considered as paint- ings of any country but Canada. These pictures are characterized by bright colours, boldness, and rather severe strokes of the artist ' s brush, which seem to illustrate the life and vigour of Canada in a manner that is new. This is the kind of art Mr. Lismer and his associates think should be developed in Canada, and Canada would then be consid- ered to rank with England, France, Italy and Holland in the develop- ment of a distinctive National Art. DRINA DONALD, Form IV. Of the many speakers of the last year, one who was most keenly appreciated was Miss Fait ' hfull, the former Principal of Cheltenham College, England. We are grateful to her for having included us among the schools which she visited on her trip through Canada to study the methods of Canadian education. Miss Faithfull said that she did not find Canadian girls very dif- ferent from English girls. She impressed upon us the importance in every school of co-operation between mistresses and girls ; without which there cannot be a proper school spirit. She emphasized the share which the girls must take in that co-operation to obtain the utmost benefit of school life — pointing out also the important fact that the school spirit depended finally on the girls themselves, and no one else. She suggested an ideal which would lead to these results ; an ideal which would be different for each individual girl, yet lead to- wards the same goal. Life is an adventure, she said, and every girl must be alert to meet this adventure, alert alike in body, in mind and in spirit. She suggested — by asking us whether we preferred to do things for ourselves or to have them done for us — that it is a much finer thing to be self-reliant than to be dependable on others. She reminded us that we must give in order to receive, not only in the playing-field, but also in the class-room. M. F. JONES. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 55 GIRL GUIDES The Branksome Hall School Girl Guides started in October as one company, under Miss MacLaren and Miss Izzard. In November, they were divided into senior and junior company. Miss MacLaren and Miss Izzard taking the senior company, and Miss Nanton offici- ally took over the junior company, with Miss Sykes as her lieutenant. In November, the Guides united to give a play, entitled A Guide Act, a scene of Guide life. This showed some of our Guides out camping, and illustrated the lighting of a camp nre, Morse signalling and various other wood craft arts. The act closed with the girls representing the ten Guide laws and telling what each stood for. After the act was finished, a moving picture was shown of the Guide Rally at Foxlease. The proceeds amounted to $15.00, and with this, we were able to do our Christmas Good Turn. Our last meeting in September was spent in wrapping up parcels, and making bags for the candy, which we sent out West for the Christmas Tree of one of the Sunday schools Miss Izzard organized last Summer. Since Christmas, we have had two hikes — one tracking in the snow, and the other a picnic hike out near Scarboro Bluffs. For several meetings in April, Mrs. Gladstone very kindly gave us lectures in First Aid. Several of the girls have succeeded in getting their Ambulance Badge. The School Guides have had a very successful year on the whole, and we hope before the end that a great part of the company will be Second-class Guides. - SYLVIA CAYLEY. 56 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 1924 April 23 — School re-opened after Easter holidays. 25 — Indoor Sports. 30 — Hart House — Les Petits Oiseaux. May 2 — Beta Kappa. 5 — Alumnae Theatre Night. Comedy Theatre — Tilly of Bloomsbury. 13 — Recital at the School — Mrs. Kennedy and Miss Hill. 16 — Lecture on Astronomy. 23-26— Week end. 28 — Sports Day. 30 — Massey Hall — Paul Whiteman ' s Orchestra. June 5 — Tennis — Bishop Strachan ' s School vs. Branksome. 7 — Visit to Niagara. 10 — Tennis — Bishop Strachan ' s School vs. Branksome. ll_ R,obin Hood. 13 — Strawberry Festival. 16 — School Picnic. 17 — Annual Meeting of Alumnae. 18 — Closing. Sept. 18 — School re-opened after Summer holidays. 20 — Indoor Sports. 27 — Initiation. Oct. 1 — Massey Hall — Paul Whiteman ' s Orchestra. 2 — Basketball — Havergal vs. Branksome. 3 — Beta Kappa — Election of Officers, 8— Mrs. Warren— Girl Guides. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 57 9 — Basketball — Havergal vs. Branksome. 10— Massey Hall — General Booth. 11 — Short week-end. lA — Basketball — Bishop Strachan School vs. Branksome. 17— Hike. 19 — Address by Sherwood Eddy. 20 — Ramabai Week. 24 — Beta Kappa — Short Plays. 25 — Massey Hall — Jeritza. 28 — Basketball — Bishop Strachan School vs. Branksome. 29 — Miss M ' Gonigle— ' With a Mission Van in the North-west. 31 — Masquerade. Nov. 3 — Basketball — Day vs. House. 7-11 — Thanksg-iving Week-end. 11 — Basketball — Glen Mawr vs. Branksome. 14 — Formal Opening of New Gym. 20— Visit to Art Gallery. 21— Basketball— Old Girls vs. Present. 27 — American Thanksgiving Dinner. 28— Mr. Surette— ' Music in the Schools. 29— Massey Hall— Brailowsky. Dec. 5— Play— B. H. Girl Guides. 14 — Beta Kappa — The Trysting Place. 19 — Dinner and Tree. School closed for Christmas holidays. 1925 Jan. 8 — School re-opened after Christmas holidays. 9— Afternoon— Arena— Hockey Match, S.A.C. vs. U.C.C. Evening — Astronomy Lecture. 14_Mr. Maclaren— The Work of the Bible Society. 16 — Miss Delaporte — Occupational Therapy. 21 — Junior Meeting — Debate. 22 — Massey Hall — Kreisler. 23 — Skating Party. 24 — Eclipse. Hockey — Bishop Strachan School vs. Branksome. v30 — Alumnae Dance. 31 — Hockey — Havergal vs. Branksome. Massey Hall— Merchant of Venice. Feb. 2— Visit to Art Gallery. 3— Hockey — Bishop Strachan School vs. Branksome 4— Mr. Ware— The Scripture Union. 6 — Beta Kappa — The Merchant -of Venice. 13 — Mr. Lismer — Canadian Art. 16— Massey Hall— Freida Hempel. 17— Hockey— Bishop Strachan School vs. Branksome 18— Miss Hill— Appreciation of Music. 20 — Zeebruge. 27— Beta Kappa— EI Principe Que todo lo Aprendio en los libros. 58 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN March 3 — Hockey — Bishop Strachan School vs. Branksome. A — Dr. Campbell Morgan. 12 — Massey Hall — Mendelssohn Choir. 13 — -Miss Bingeman — Liberia. 19 — Recital — Miss Turner ' s Pupils. 20 — Arena — Skating Carnival. 23 — Massey Hall — Rachmaninoff. 27 — Miss Davis ' on. , 30 — Recital — Mr. Carman ' s Pupils. 31— Hike. April 1 — Major Vivian Gilbert : The Romance of the Last Crusade. Miss Faithfull— The Adventure of Life. Hart House — La Gramrtiaire. 3 — Junior Soho ' ol Entertainriletit. 8 — School closed for Easter holidays. EXCHANGES Edgehill Review , Windsor, N.S. — A splendid magazine. May v e suggest more stories? St. Andrew ' s College Review, Toronto — We congratulate you on your success in hockey. The Review comes up to its usual high standard. Vox Collegi, Ontario Ladies ' College, Whitby — All departments of your magazine are well developed. The College Times, Upper Canada College, Toronto — One of our best exchanges. A few more original cartoons would be acceptable. Ludemus, Havergal Ladies ' College, Toronto — Your magazine contains some excellent articles. May we suggest a joke column? It ' helps us all to laugh once in a while. St. Peter ' s College Magazine, Adelaide, Australia — Your articles are well written, but you would improve your magazine by the inser- tion of some good stories and jokes. Bishop ' s College School Magazine, Lennoxville — An exception- ally well written magazine and a keen interest in athletics is appar- ent in Sports department. Managra, Manitoba — Your articles are well written, but we suggest that the style of your magazine would be improved if your advertisements were put at the end. The Oracle, Fort William Collegiate and Technical Institute — A promising paper. May we sugge!st that your advertisements be grouped together, and a few snaps inserted to add interest to the casual observer? Blue and White, Rothesay Collegiate School — A very promising school paper. Some original cartoons and snaps would do much to improve it greatly. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 59 1924 SUMMER CLOSING The twenty-first annual Summer closing of the School was held on Wednesday, June 18th, in the Rosedale Presbyterian Church. The programme consisted of the school hymn, a prayer by the Rev. Dr. Sclater, and a Bach chorale by the Juniors, addresses were given by the Rev. Dr. Sclater, the Rev. F. H. Brewin, the Rev. Dr. Little, the Rev. J. B. Paulin, and the Rev. Dr. Williams, all of whom assisted in the presentation of the following prizes : JUNIOR SCHOOL Presented by Rev. Dr. Williams Form I. — General Proficiency, Jane Lumbers ; Improvement, Ruth Hindmarsh. Form II. — General Proficiency, Joyce Sweatman, Betty Smith; Conduct, Joyce Sweatman. Form III. Jr. — General Proficiency, Joyce Livingstone. Form III. Sr. — General Proficiency, Rosalind Brewin. Form IV. Jr. — General Proficiency, Rosalind Dilworth, Margaret Eaton. Form IV. Sr. — General Proficiency, June Warren ; Scripture, Mary Curran SENIOR SCHOOL Presented by Rev. J. B. Paulin Form I. — General Proficiency, Betty Rutherford, Valerie Jones. Form II. — General Proficiency, Isabel Eastcott. Form III. General Proficiency, Sylvia Eby, Betty Piersol ; Scholarship, Margaret Donald. Junior Special — English, Jean Pirie. Senior Special — English, Florence Puddington. Form IV. — General Proficiency, Helen Spence, Marjorie Jones. Form IV. — Mathematics and Science, Helen Spence ; Languages, Gwynneth Schofield. HISTORY OF ART PRIZES Junior Special — Helen Halford. Honourable Mention — Leila MacMillan, Jean Pirie. Senior Special — Edith Brown. Honourable Mention — Jessie Dixon, Dorothy Henry, Florence Puddington, Shirley Stewart, Frances Tilton. SCHOOL COURTESY PRIZE Peggy Turnbull. TENNIS AND SPORTS PRIZES Senior Tennis Singles — Jessie Wright. Senior Tennis Doubles — Jessie Wright, Margaret Aitken. Junior Tennis Singles — Valerie Jones. Junior Tennis Doubles — Valerie Jones, Margaret Withers. Senior Sports Championship — Jean Goulding. Junior Sports Championship — Cretchen Gray. Sports — Margaret Aitken. HOUSE AND SPECIAL PRIZES Presented by Rev. Dr. Little Bible Prizes — Muriel Munn, Edith Brown, Jean Rutherford, Frances Whitman, Eleanor Ross. 60 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Formosa Course — Elizabeth MacGregor. House Neatness — Bessie Stone, Edith McKay, Elizabeth Willson, Isabel Pirie, Barbara George. House Courtesy — Elizabeth Thomson, Elizabeth Willson, Loyalty — Margaret Estabrooks (donated by Miss Mary Hendrie). 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921 RESIDENT GIRLS ' PRIZES Presented by Miss Irma Brock School Spirit — Eleanor Ross. Integrity — Kathleen Wilson. Perseverance — Grizel Gow. Comradeship — Grace Cochrane. ALUMNAE PRIZE Presented by Miss Erie Sheppard Form V. — Agnes Thom. SPECIAL SCRIPTURE PRIZE Donated by Mrs. Frank Trethewey Helen Chitty. ELEANOR STANBURY MEMORIAL PRIZE Helen Spence. MARGARET T. SCOTT MEMORIAL PRIZES Presented by Rev. F. H. Brewin Dorothy Henry Helen Innes Joanna Harvey Florence Puddington Marion Clark Frances Tilton Kathleen Wilson Edith McKay Helen Lawson Edith Brown Grizel Gow Isabel Eastcott Viola Cameron Jean Pirie Margaret Estabrooks Margaret Stone Grace Cochrane Jessie Kelly Margaret Stone Bessie Stone HOUSEHOLD SCIENCE CERTIFICATES Presented by Rev. Dr. Sclater Beatrice Smith Margaret Stone Shirley Stewart Dorothy Henry Ruth Horrocks Frances Tilton Betty Thomson Gwen Bell Dorothy Thomas Lenore Gooderham Sheila Higgins Kathleen Burrows Laurette Benjamin Edith Brown Jessie Dixon Ruth Goulding Florence Puddington SCHOOL MEDALS Presented by Rev. Dr. Sclater Jean Hume — Memorial Medal. Leadership — Margaret Estabrooks. School Scholarship — Eleanor Ross. After the prizes had been presented, the guests were received by Miss Read and the Staff in the School grounds, where refreshments were served by the girls. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 61 SCHOOL LIFE IN PARIS Capitals have seldom as much the spirit of a nation as Paris, which is the centre of French history, and Campasenea, too, has played its part in the drama of the life of Louis XIV., for the ghost of Madame de Maintenant still walks in Meudon Woods, which are part of the garden of the school. Madame de Maintenant would probably not recognize the old chateau she lived in, so much has been altered, but many of the old relics still remain. Meudon is just outside Paris, and every Thursday and Saturday afternoon we go sightseeing in Paris — an unending diversion. The school day is varied. The morning is taken up by a walk in the woods in small groups, fencing and two classes, usually History and Literature. On Wednesday morning, the trembling school assemVjles to read French for an hour under the ferocious eye of Monsieur Le Roy, an actor of the Comedie Francais, who tries to teach us the art of pro- nouncing, as well as speaking, French, and it is a great relief when he takes up his watch as a sign of departure. Each afternoon is different. We have very interesting lectures on History of Art at the Louvre, and on architecture, history and philosophy at Camposenea, as well as art for the artists, music for the musicians and tennis for all. Many evenings we motor into Paris to the opera, concerts and good plays, both ancient and modern, while the school has a box every week at the Theatre Francais, the seat of French classics, where Racine, Corneille and all the great French authors are played. Sunday is a free day, when we can do anything we like, but in the afternoons we often have very enjoyable concerts, and after dinner, one hour of bliss, when the head mistress reads interesting- books and articles in English — the only time we may legitimately hear our own tongue. From time to time, we have all-day excursions by charabanc and visit historical places, such as Fontainebleu, with its splendid Cour d ' Adieu; at these times, we have a picnic lunch in the woods, which is not the least pleasant event of a very happy day. We come back in the evening tired, but very sorry that the much-looked-forward-to day is over. The life is very interesting and my year here has passed quickly, 62 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN THE MARCH WIND (From The German of Baumbach) Hot was my blood and cool the March day The wind took my hat off and blew it away. Over the garden wall it blew, Margaret caught it and kept it, too. She blew the earth from off the rim And placed a violet on the brim. Then she tossed it across to me ; When I tried to thank her, where was she? I stand by the garden gate daily now And wait for the wind, but it will not blow. But she won ' t turn her head to look at me. For Margaret at work in the garden, I see. The wind will not blow, so, then, with good sense, I toss in my lot and climb over the fence. LOIS TEDMAN, Form H. THE DEAD BUTTERFLY The glory of a garden — This tiny life Was lived, Its task accomplished, And done its best To beautify and thrill. Its tender wings THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 63 Are now at rest ; They have quivered in flight, And flown in fright All to what end? That I mght touch, But not caress — Might hold in sympathy. A pretty wing That is no more, Yet it holds me here For why? Because it speaks, In silenced way, n Of life and joy and beauty Now and one. So I sorrow For the little thing. Because it came my way When my heart Was full of tenderness. For life and joy and beauty Are as music to me. And I sorrow When they die, Even in a butterfly. PHYLLIS HARVEY, Form IV. Special. THE CROSSWORD PUZZLEITES What is a word of three letters for rough-iron in bulk? I said ' iron, ' not ' animal, ' and then you say ' pig. ' Do be sensible. If you don ' t believe me, look it up for yourself, because I have a puzzle of my own to finish. Sorry to disturb you again, but can you tell me an obsolete word of four letters meaning an exclamation of surprise? ' That sounds hopeless. I wonder what it could be? I am sure I don ' t know it. I ' ll ask sister, perhaps she will know because she is always read- ing stories of the olden days. She might not hear us from here ; we had better go up to her, because when she reads, it is very difficult to attract her attention. Mary! Mary! Mary! I wonder what she is reading? It certainly must be interesting. We must creep up behind her, and see what it is. Sh ! We have to be very quiet and then we will shout together. Oh, Mary! Egad ! But ye maids did frighten me ! Egad, egad, egad ! Why that is the very word we wanted. I knew Mary would know it. Hooray for Mary ! May she read Dumas forever and ever ! THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN JACK FROST Jack Frost ' s a sprightly little chap, He comes when days grow cold, And winter winds begin to blow, His manner ' s pert and bold. He carries palette and a brush, A tiny pouch holds paint — The shade of every wind that blows — To sketch his pictures quaint. He rides along at such a rate ! On long, thin, pointed skies. While circles around his cap. Tinkle in every breeze. When you wake up some morning, Look at your window-pane ; Perhaps youl ' l find the clever chap Has been at work again. You ' ll catch your breath and marvel At the beauty and the care Of his myriad misty traceries. Each delicate and rare. Spread out before your wond ' ring eyes. Tall trees and deep ravines ; For so the artist elf delights In painting winter scenes. K. SCOTT. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 65 1. 9. 10. 11. 13. 15. 17. 20. 21. 23. 24. 25. 29. 29. 30. 31. 32. 34. 35. 37. 41. 43. 44. 46. 47. 48. 50. 51. 53. 56. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 11. HORIZONTALS Our school. What it bothers us to find in geometry. The first man. The initials of one of our music teach- ers. What we see upon glancing in a mirror. That is (abbr.). A title. Before (poetry). One of our prefects. A musical combination. 12. What we receive the night of the Xmas banquet. 14. Worthless (slang). 15. Allright (slang). 16. A lawyer ' s degree. What the little lambies say. 18. A pronoun. 19. One whom we miss at school. 21. A university course (abbr.j. 22, Possessive pronoun. Pig. 25. Against. What we don ' t like to do to pota- 26. toes. One from whom we like to re- 27. ceive a letter when we ' re broke. 28. Another whom we miss at school. Preposition. 33. What we have a horror of being. 36. Norah McClennan. 38. Something that shines. 39. How long the walks seem. 40. Some one very dear to Brank- 41. some. 42. VERTICALS A degree. 44. A means of transportation (abbr.). Three consecutive vowels. 45. Something we all have. 48. To what we compare the wisdom 49. of the teachers. 50. A form of poetry. 52. A degree. 54. Printer ' s measure. 55. One of our societies. What some people say when they laugh. An interesting study. An age. Something of which Branksome is very proud. A part of the body. A poetical ejaculatiorl. A degree. How much of it we want when we receive five pounds of candy. Something we miss in the after- noon. What we would love to do to vocal students. A measure of electricity. What belonging to our trunks we hate to be. Mistake (verb). Unit. What horses eat. Initials of a Toronto Hotel. What we love to do. No. 1 inverted. Our color after Summer vaca- tions. What we dont ' do to our stock- ings. Half (French). Gay (French). What we love to take. Part of a letter (inverted). Initials of a U.S. president. A state (abbr.). Masculine definite article (Span- ish). 66 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 67 Brilliant suggestion from Mac: Isabel, why don ' t you put pumps on and get rid of the water on your knee ? Margery (describing a scene from Faust) : My, but it was ex- citing! Marguerite stood there wringing her hair! Mac: Why, did she wash it? Margery: How did you get that bruise on your arm? Jean: Oh, that ' s where I was intoxicated for typhoid fever! Scott House Song There ' s a long, long trail a-winding Until I get my matric, And the pile of work I have to do Would make you sick. There are long, long nights of home-work Until my dreams all come true, Till the day when Miss Read says to me : How did you ever get through? Honey (in history) : Garibaldi marched his army across from Italy to Sicily. Miss R. : Who was Eleanor of Castile? Bright Pupil : The wife of the soap magnate. Margery: Why did you play a diamond when hearts were led? Marian : Oh, because I had heart failure. Miss A.: What was the ark a type of? Marian: A house-boat. 68 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Marion T. : Mrs. S., I ' m almost out of breath, I ' m so hungry. Anne R. (day before Xmas hoHdays) : Mrs. S., when do we come back to school? Mrs. S. : On the 8th of January, Anne. Anne: Oh, dear, I wish it was yesterday (meaning to-morrow). Child: Oh, Mrs. S., Elsie fell off her horse at the Horse Show. Mrs. S. : Oh, that was too bad! Was she badly hurt? Child: Well, she just smashed her head a little. Jean B. (coming into room) : Anyone know what time it is in here? Dits : Yes ; about the same time as it is in your room. Voice: You ' re not going to live up to that bet? Another Voice : I certainly am. I always stick to my compact. Voice from another room : That is very evident. From an essay : Inducements to Immigrants to Canada. Canada is situated mainly in the North Temperance Zone. Pupil (in Grammar class) : I can ' t understand those abstract and cement nouns. Miss K. : Have your Mongolian bushes blossomed yet? THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 69 NEW GIRL : WHAT OE-LL 13 THAT? R OLO girl: THAT ONEUPTMCRe ON THE. WALL. ' Miss A. (in Literature) : What is the style of poetry now, Gunda? Gunda : Ensemble. First Day Pupil (after race-meet) : Well, that was pretty good, wasn ' t it? Carried off nearly everything. Second Day Girl : Yes ; all except the dumbells ' race that fell to the boarders. Ruth (ecstatically) : Oh, don ' t you adore going aquaducting in the Summer? Miss L (in History) : Edinburgh was attacked on the left. Drina (waking up) : I never heard of General Edinburgh before. Margery (playing bridge) : Sorry, this is my only suit ; my other is at the cleaners. Senior (to a Prefect) : That tie is too loud! Prefect: Oh, well, I ' ll put on a muffler. Form Mistress: Girls, there will be no roll-call to-day. Those who are absent will kindly give me their names at the end of the Miss W. : What; kind of a band is that on Shirleys head? Miss T. : It must be one of those jazz bands you hear about. hour. 70 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Oh, Mummy, what a lot of pennies it will take to fill that dog! Miss A. (in History Class) : What can you tell me about the Black Prince? Margaret (innocently): Is he a nigger? Miss A. : And that is how they carried the mail over. Gunda : How about the female ? Jean: Have a peanut? Marv: Thanks; I shell. Jess : Are they Chopin chords ? Ida : No ; they are Handel bars. Leone (in poetry class) : Still stands thine ancient sacrifice, An humble, and a contrite heart. Miss R. : What is a contrite heart, Leone? Leone: I didn ' t quite see that, Miss R. Isn ' t contrite the stuff you put in pavements? Honey: Say, Dits, can you carry a tune? Dits : Why, yes ! Honey: Well, then, carry it outside! Miss A. (in Literature Class) : What is Bacon noted for? Gunda: For cooking. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 71 9 )TUDY Miss I. was discussing Socrates in Ancient History. Helen : ' Tsn ' t Socrates supposed to be the greatest living philoso- pher ? Miss K., having expounded on the story of How Horatius kept the Bridge for a full half hour, a bright voice remarks : What a coincidence that the bridge fell in. Miss MacL. (addressing a group of prospective hikers) : Now, remember, if you can ' t go don ' t come. Leith : ' ' Had your iron to-day? Ruth: ' Yes ; I had a lot of junk for lunch. Margaret: ' ' Do you sell invisible hair-pins? Yes. Would you like to see some? Shirley (who gets bows and arrows mixed) : Gretchen, if you see any of my bows around, will you tell me? I ' ve got five. Sir David Lindsay was mounted on a white charger, wearing a velvet cap, trimmed with a heron ' s plume. Marmion was a champion at jilting and could ride his horse with skill. Kay : I have a cold in my head. Shirley: Well, that ' s something. 72 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN METHODS OF REDUCING French House Scott House Average Weight, 108 lbs. Average Weight, 117 lbs. English House Average Weight, 116 lbs. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 73 IF I R( N n SCHOOL !!!— DUNWORKIN LADIES COLLEGE. ev€.n.t N o — Dits (on Thursday): Oh, what day is to-day? Innes : This is Saturday — two days back! PhylHs (in desperation to Isobel) : Oh ! Have you got ' Kid- napped ? Isobel : Not yet ! Helen (passing a farm) : Why are you going in there? Honey: Can ' t you read? Tloney, Come In. ' 74 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN BRANKSOME ' S BRIDE Music was heard, the scene was bright, The Hallowe ' en ball had reached its height, Dazzling with colour, with spirits aflame, Good old Branksome lived up to its name. Amid this scene did now appear The nuptial rites of a happy pair : First down the aisle, with gorgeous train, Our sporting mistress, for true love, came, In winsome white, her form concealed, She lent on the arm of one who reeled. Two oranges on either side Caressed the ears of the gentle bride. She looked down to blush, she looked up to sigh, A grin on her lips, a drop in her eye. Her father, sprightly little chap, Though small in size, yet full of pep, Led his great daughter up the aisle To hear her through the coming trial. Following her, advanced the train Of blushing maid and bashful swain. The former possessed the latters hands. And, sighing, thought of future banns. All loose their negligent array, Their streaming locks on shoulders lay. Each maid, with dimpled hands did hug. Sweet cabbages, without a slug. For loving is a strenuous task. And ' the pair might need a slight repast. With quiv ' ring lips and nervous hands, THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 75 The bridegroom at the altar stands. Of stature low, of breadth still less, He hardly seemed a match for this. His bride he longed so to embrace. But how? He scarcely reached her waist. The best-man thought to boost him there. But gallantly he seized a chair. With nimble hands threw back the veil And kissed her lips, and did not quail. One touch to his hand, one word in his ear. Then down the great aisle they wildly career . Taken aback, amazed are the throng, For all they hear is the dinner gong. — MARJORIE JONES. — GWYNNETH SCHOLFIELD. MoN. TjCS. V cD. ThoRS Yi 0 S(TT 5uM. ! n 4 Branksome Health Chart Extracts from History papers : ' ' After 1848, the King of Italy, unlike the other rulers, did not take refuge in a rigid diet. Obviously those were the days of reducing. Charles V. took and sack-clothed Rome. Well, those were the days of sackcloth and ashes. In 1765, Watt discovered the steam-engine, which took the place of the sail boat. No doubt, there was considerable steam. 76 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN TtACHERrS VOICE,, • ' L£FT-Rl ;HT-LEfT-MOHT-LtFr-Ltfr-L£FT_ LITTLE. CrlRL TCAN OO THE. ' L£.f r-(?lfrMT, ' OUT I CANT ni mct TME •LC.FT-Ltrr. ' HOU j youooiT? The vasty theatre was quiet — not a sound was heard. The love scene was at its pitch, no one spoke a word! Crash! Bang! What was that awful din? Women shrieked — each grew wan and thin! ' ' Courage all, a weak voice said, It ' s only Margaret sneezing. The church was majestic in its silence. No one dare commit an act of violence. Wrong I am — one brave soul dared The rafters sing — choir boys are scared. Courage all, a weak voice said, It ' s only Margaret sneezing. A mother and her child on noisy Yonge Street stood. And all through the noise the tiny child was good. But suddenly a terrifiic sound pierced the awful din. The child was scared — and shook each tiny shin. Courage, dear, the mother said. It ' s only Margaret sneezing. And this all goes to prove, my dear That if we needs preserve the human ear, A sneeze preventative must now be yours To stop those loud and mighty roars. What kind of animal are you? THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 77 THAT GRAND AND GLORIOUS FEELING! Thursday morning dawned cold and bleak. It was a morning in which theft, suicide, even murder, might have been brought to a triumphant finish ! But no such trivial thoughts occupied my mind. Was it not Thursday and would not the critical moment arrive after breakfast, that which was to decide my fate? It was a case of life and death, and as I sprang out of bed at the rising bell, I glanced at my room-mates. What were they thinking of? When would we meet again? Breakfast became an ordeal, a slow monotonous ordeal. W ould the Juniors never stop eating? I was beginning to lose my nerve. Could I meet the test? Certainly not, if my legs kept up that rest- less twitching. The crucial moment arrived, and benches scraped, as we rose from breakfast. Madly dashing — I knocked down several children in my wild flight for Scott House. Fate lent me wings, and the court whizzed past. Stubbing my toe seemed to have no effect. I was a being moved only by the impulse to get there, and before my room- mates, who were swiftly pursuing me. The stairs seemed unending. Would I never reach my room? The last final sprint, the door stood enticingly open, and there they lay, waiting my inspection. I sank on the bed, breathless, but burst- ing with pride, and although somew hat the worse from the effects of a broken toe, I was victorious ! I had captured THE LONG sheet. P. : T take exercise with dumbells every morning. T. : O, what form do you take gym. with? 78 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN JUNIOR SCHOOL MEETINGS At the close of the last Summer term, Robin Hood was given by the Junior School with great success. The French House lawn made a very suitable background, and the play was greatly enjoyed by everyone. The next Junior Meeting was held on the 19th of December. Joseph and His Brethren was put on by the Junior IV. and Senior III. The Senior IV. gave The Bird ' s Christmas Carol, and both were enjoyed. At the next meeting, we held a debate, the subject was Re- solved, That Movies Do More Harm Than Good. It was won by Junior III., who took the affirmative. The following meeting was made enjoyable by Junior 11. pre- senting a play, Farmer Brown ' s Dream. The caste was made up mostly of birds. Nearing the close of the Second Term, the Junior School gave an entertainment. There were several dancing numbers given by Junior IV. and Senior HI. girls. The smaller girls gave a delightful Maypole Dance, the cos tumes representing the flowers of Spring. The Travelling Companion was given by Junior IV. girls and Senior HI. Several French songs were sung by the girls. Many parents and friends were present. HELEN GLENNIE, HELEN RICHARDSON. THE FIRE I love a fire, it is so bright And has a comfy feeling when at night You read before its flickering blaze, Surrounded by a smoky haze. And up the chimney gay sparks fly, To see the stars and meet the sky. BARBARA WARREN. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 79 PRINCESS DIAMOND BRIGHT There was once a handsome young prince, who Hved in the Httle town of Mann, on the river of Sam, behind the West end of the world. I scarcely need say that this was a fairy prince. The name of this prince was Pearl. One day, as the Prince was drinking at the well, an old woman came along. ' ' Give me a drink, dear Prince, she said. The young Prince was very kind, and not only gave her water to drink, but also food to eat. After that, she turned into a beautiful young fairy. What would you most desire. Prince? she asked. Adventure, answered the young man. I can give you plenty of that, said the fairy. Travel toward the setting sun, and you will come to the castle of the giant Samopol. Somewhere in the castle is the Princess Diamond Bright. The giant can turn himself into any shape imaginable. Many a young man has lost his head trying to save her. All right, I shall start to-morrow at sunrise, answered the Prince. With that, the fairy vanished. Accordingly, next morning, the Prince was up at sunrise. He was dressed in his shining silver armour, with a white plume in his helmet, his jewel — and — gold-hilted sword, and glittering lance, sitting astride a black charger. He soon came to the castle, and was met outside by a terrible dragon. He charged it with his lance, striking it in the right eye. With a roar of rage, the giant, for it was he, resumed his proper form and charged Prince Pearl. The Prince drew his sword and struck the right shoulder. The giant fell. His last words were : So you have me now. You struck me in the death place. Then a door opened and out stepped a beautiful Princess. I arn Princess Diamond Bright, she said. Later they w ere married, and lived happily ever after. BETTY SIFTON, Form H. Jr. MY PUSSY I have a little pussy. She is the sweetest thing; She cannot cry or even sing. We go for walks together On the very coldest days. She is never naughty And she very seldom plays. You can pull her ears or tail, She will never cry nor wai ' l. She is as white as white as snow ; She has black eyes that glare and glow. I can find no name that ' s sweet enough, For she is my little warm fur muflf. MARGARET HOLMES, Aged 12 years. 80 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN THE LOST BOY Once upon a time, a little boy lived on an old farm. One day, the little boy went into the wood to play. He got lost. He cried and cried. A woodcutter came and took him home for the night. In the morning, the man took him into the forest and left him there. The boy came to a little house in the woods where an old witch lived. She took him and put him in a cage. She fed him well because she wanted to kill and eat him. Just then she heard a loud knock on the door. She opened the door. There stood a prince before her. He killed her and took the little boy home with him and he lived happily ever after. ANN RADCLIFF, Form H. Jr. THE BIRCH TREE Oh ! tall and stately birch tree, With leaves of dark green hue. The birds sing in your branches free, Sweet melodies to you. And when at latest night fall, When the sun sinks in the West, You hear the mother bird call. As she nestles her babes to her breast. Oh ! tall and stately birch tree. With leaves of dark green hue, You hear the birds in the branches free Sing melodies to you. GWYNNETH SINCLAIR (aged 10), Jr. HI. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 81 PANSIES Pansies, with your velvet heads, Bobbing in the sun, Won ' t you come and play with me, Games in which we dance and run? Won ' t you come ? Pansies, with your silken heads Nodding at the moon, You had better go to sleep, For morning comes so soon. Oh, so soon. Pansies, with your velvet heads. The sun is rising now ; Softly the dew has fallen down Upon your silken brow. Do come now. GRETCHEN GRAY, Form IV. Jr. 82 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN PERSONALS A meeting of the Winnipeg Alumnae was held at the residence of Mrs. H. E. Crawford, Roslyn Rd., on October 24th, with the retiring President, Mrs. A. Fairbairn Brown (Constance Crawford) in the chair. Plans for the future activities of the Winnipeg branch were discussed. Mrs. Lennox Arthur (Mabel Murphy) was elected Presi- dent, and Kathleen Ryan, Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Coombs (Ethel Ames) are in London for an indefinite period. Their address is Queen Anne ' s Mansions, St. James Park, London, S.W. Mary Baird spent the month of March in Atlantic City. Marjorie Walker is a probationer in St. Luke ' s Hospital, New York. Agnes Thom is taking a business course. Elizabeth Mackenzie is now living in Toronto. Fler address is 442 Walmer Road. Jean Morton spent the Winter months in Bermuda visiting Mrs. W. D. Lightbourn (Margaret Morton). Dr. Irlma Kennedy is on the staflf of the Bloomingdale Hospital, White Plains, New York. Jean Maxwell, Helen Rutherford, Muriel Zybach, Isabel Watt and Victoria Hanna graduated from Toronto University, June 6th, 1924. Florence Taylor is Secretary for the classes for Physical Fitness at Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., and writes most enthusiastic- ally of her work. Mary McCormack and Muriel Zybach took the Mediterranean trip this W inter. Helen Jarvis has a position in the Bank of Montreal, Fort William. Millicent Boyd won the Sir William Mulock Scholarship for pro- ficiency in the Junior year at the Wellesley Hospital, last June. Helen Howard spent Christmas in Bermuda. Clara Hire gave a very successful piano recital in January. She is Secretary of the Forsyth Club. Mary Fraser is a pupil dietitian at the Western Hospital. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 83 Agnes MacGillivray visited Rosalind Morley in New York this Winter. Margaret McQueen spent the Winter in Cahfornia. Helen- Walton sailed in February on the Mediterranean trip and is remaining abroad indefinitely. Dr. and Mrs. Dafoe (Helen Gibson) and Dr. and Mrs. McCart (Alixe Dagg) are spending a year in Edinburgh. Mrs. E. H. Ellis (Georgina Sylvester) spent March in New York. Helen Lugsdin has a position in the Head Office, Bank of Com- merce. Betty Burns is doing Y.M.C.A. work in Pittsburg. Marion Skeans graduated in March from Toronto General Hospital. Isabel Ross, Frances Whitman, Margaret Parker, Amy and Vir- ginia Gundy are at Les Fougeres, Lausanne, Switzerland. Dr. and Mrs. Brock Chisholm (Grace Ryrie) are at present in London, England. Eleanor Sutherland is a student at Macdonald Hall, St. Anne ' s, P.Q. Constance Watkins returned to Toronto in March after an ex- tended trip abroad. Audrey Porteous graduates this year from the University of Manitoba. Helen Wright, Rufh Porter, Jean Ganong and Katherine Strick- land are taking classes at the Margaret Eaton School. Eleanor Ross sailed September 24th for Europe and returned to town at Christmas. Mary Blain was designated to the office of deaconess last Autumn. Esmee Magann spent Easter in Rome. Ruth Capp graduated in April from the Presbyterian Hospital, New York. Margaret Estabrooks is at school at Meudon and Bessie Stone in a school at St. Germain en Laye, France. Bernice Dennis is instructor in Physical Education at Nether- wood, Rothesay. Marjorie Gillbard motored to New York last Autumn and spent some time there. Bernice Jephcott left in January for a six months ' cruise in the West Indies and visited several South American ports. Evelyn Darling and her partner won the Toronto Skating Club first prize for pair skating. Mrs. Andrew Goetchius (Alleen Erb) was in town in September for Gertrude Winger ' s wedding. Mary Anderson is living in Brussels. Her address is 45 Rive Louis Hyman. Mrs. J. K. P. Murray (Donna Campbell), who is living in Battle Creek, Mich., spent Christmas in Toronto. Mary Rowell graduates from Victoria this year. Hope Smith is in her first year at Varsity. 84 THE RRANKSOME SLOGAN Gertrude Booth was in California recently and saw Agnes Camp- bell. Margaret Follett, Olive Murphy and Lillias Ralston visited Ber- muda this Winter. Alison King passed through Toronto in April on her way home from Europe. Helen Coatsworth took a course last Summer at Wisconsin Uni- versity. Margaret Baker is an interne in a Boston hospital. Kathleen Tait and Isabel Saunders are in training at the Presby- terian Hospital, New York. Helen Anderson is taking a dietitian ' s course at the Technical School. Mrs. Phillip Crysler (Betty Masson) spent Easter in Toronto. Mary Hendrie sailed for England in May. Betty Willson is taking a commercial course at the Sarnia Col- legiate. Ruth Bone is to teach riding at Camp Wapomeo, this Summer. Isabel Bryce has been in town this Winter taking a business course. Kathleen Freel, who has been a dietitian in a Cleveland hospital, left in November on an extended trip abroad. Anna Greig is President of the Student Body of the hospital in which she is in training in Pasadena. Anna Mahood graduates from Queen ' s this year. Muriel Moore spent the Winter months in California. Phyllis Hollinrake played in a nine harp ensemble at the first concert of the Rubenstein Club in Washington in April, and later played in a six harp ensemble in Philadelphia. Ruth Bothwell is living in Toronto, teaching piano at the Con- servatory and studying with Mr. Seitz. Ruth Stewart spent some weeks in Montreal this Winter. Kathleen Burrows was in Toronto in January on her way for a trip to the West Indies. Margaret Mclnnes spent the Winter in Europe. Constance Nettleton visited Anna Greig in Hollywood last Autumn. Eileen Odevaine is in Boston taking a secrtarial course. Sybil Croll has been living in Toronto studying piano at the Con- servatory. Catherine Cleghorn spent last Summer in England. Mary Kemple, Sybil Turner and Constance Davies are attending Varsity. Mary Barker, Constance and Dorothy Harding, Amy Davidge, Helen Rutherford, Luella and Suzanne Scott sail in June for a visit to England and the Continent. Dorothy Cassels spent the Winter months in the South of France. Helen McCully is taking a secretarial course in New York. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 85 Hilda Maclennan graduates this year from Toronto University. Norah Parkes, who graduated from the Toronto General two years ago, spent last Summer as nurse on an ocean liner. Mary P. Anderson visited Washington and New York in January. Dorothy Young went abroad last Summer and returned to Que- bec at Christmas. Grace Cochrane has a position in the Bank of Montreal, Outlook, Sask. Margaret Scott is attending the Agricultural College. Winnipeg. Mrs. George Napier Smith (Ruth Langlois) and family, who re- turned from China a year ago, are now living at Lakeview Park. Mrs. Frank Trethewey (Betty Mickleborough), who is now living in Toronto, is spending the Summer in England. Lenore Gooderham visited Kathleen Ryan in Winnipeg last Autumn. Maude and Helen Lacey are in their first year in the Household Science Course. Norah Council is taking a three months ' course at Macdonald College, Guelph. Mrs. George Murray (Sharmion Richardson) and family of Trail, B.C., expect to spend the Summer in Winnipeg. Rubye MacMillan spent the Winter in Florida. Marie Thompson was in Toronto for a few weeks last October. She spoke to the girls at the school one evening, telling them of the Yukon as it was eig hteen years ago. Marjorie Reid, who is lecturing in history at Varsity, is also assistant editor of the Canadian Historical Review. Molly Parker is a dietitian at the Diet Kitchen. Griswoldene Comstock sailed in February on a trip round the world. Last Summer. Meredith White acted as Junior Leader ' s assistant in Chataqua work. Isabelle Sheridan has gone to California to live. She is attending the University of California. After two years spent in a London hospital. Dr. Hare (Dora dams) returned to Toronto in May. Edit ' ha Johnston and Marion Clark are living at Queen ' s Hall and are in their first year at Varsity. Mrs. Bremner Green (Marion Baillie) was first Vice-President of the Junior Organization for 1924-1925. Norah Marks was Secre- tary, and Marjorie Moore Chairman of the Membership Committee. Mrs. Wm. Phillips (Marjorie McLaughlin) is expected home from England, on a visit, in June. Margaret Stairs, Frances Mulock and Anna Mae Hees were presented at Their Majesties ' Court in May. Other alumnae who have left Canada, since their marriage, to reside elsewhere are: Mrs. H. V. Hummel (Imogen Warren), who is living in Shanghai, China; Mrs. J. R. Bradfield (Laura Stone), Hart- ford, Conn., and Mrs. R. K. Ghormley (Jean McDougall), who has gone to Brookline, Mass. Jean Aitken is at Simmons College, Boston. 86 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Janet Gibson is to be a junior officer at Camp Glen Bernard, this Summer. Elizabeth Scott is a pupil dietitian at the Post Graduate Hospital, New York. Myrtle Putnam is a nurse in training at the New Jersey State Hospital specializing in psychiatric work. There is a very proud feeling when saying: I am an old Brank- somite. I say proud, because anyone who is a Branksomite knows it to be worthy of such a feeling. I am sure that any person who has been at a school for a number of years will think as I do and always give it a place in her heart. As I had the good fortune of attending Branksome for nine years, I can truly say I know the dear old place What child has not been told : ' School days are the happiest days of your life ? We scoff at this at the time, but after all is said and done, is it not true? School is exactly like life. There are times when things go wrong and we are discouraged. We are very apt to give in to what we know is wrong and then think we should go unpunished. It is the school discipline which helps to develop our characters. Three things — school spirit, good fellowship and respect for our staff — make a school and its name. We come into contact with different types of people and make our friends accordingly, usually the friendships we make at school last throughout our lives. The first year after we have left school we miss it most. We regret things we did and think what we would do if we could live the former years again. I don ' t think many people realize until they have left school what it has meant and done for them. Wherever I am, or whatever I am doing, Branksome will always be to me the school of schools. OUR SCHOOL well. AN OLD GIRL. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 87 BRANKSOME ALUMNAE The sixteenth annual meeting of the Alumnae Association was held in the school grounds on June 17th, 1924. It took the form of a luncheon, followed by a business meeting. It was proposed by Edna King Reed and unanimously carried that the thousand dollars raised by the Alumnae this year be used to buy a school bond for the Scott Memorial Fund. The following were elected as officers for the year 1924-25 : Hon. President Miss Read President Jean Morton Second Vice-President Irma Brock Secretary Ruth Stewart Treasurer Grace Ponton Hargraft Slogan Representative Ainslie McMichael Treasurer of Building Fund Annabel Auld Committee Mary Barker, Marion Baillie Green, Muriel Moore, Betty Mickleborough Trethewey, Helen Wright. At the beginning of this season, it was decided by the Executive that we have a membership campaign. This was done and proved so successful that we now have one hundred and sixty-one paid-up members, as against forty-nine last year. It was also decided to divide the Alumnae into four groups — the graduates of 1904-10, 1911- 15, 1916-20, and 1921-24, and have each group responsible for one meeting during the year. The season was opened this year by a reception given by Miss Read, the Stafif and the Alumnae at the School on November 14th, when the new gymnasium was formally opened. The next meeting, on December 3rd, took the form of a tea and sale of Christmas cards, etc. On January 30th, the Alumnae dance was held at the School and enjoyed by over 200 people. Instead of having a meeting in March, it was decided to have a Cross Word Puzzle Contest. We were fortunate in having the prizes donated. These were won by Gladys Trethewey Glenn, Helen Spence and Helen Rutherford MacGillivray. On April 30th, a Bridge was held in the School gymnasium. RUTH STEWART, ' 15, Secretary. ALUMNAE TREASURER ' S BUILDING FUND TREASURER ' S REPORT REPORT Receipts — Receipts — Forward $26.00 Forward $56.02 Three Life Membership Net Receipts — Fees 60.00 Christmas Sale 101.22 101 Annual Fees 172.65 Dance 221.47 Cross Word Puzzle 11.73 Total $259.45 Bridge 42.97 Expenditures — Printing $16.68 Total $433.41 Postage 1.88 Bonds purchased by Old Exchange 85 Girls 400.00 Total $19.41 Total $833.41 Balance on hand $240.04 88 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN GIFTS TO THE SCHOOL 1924-1925 Alumnae Association — One $1,000 bond for Scott Memorial. Alumnae Association — Prize for Englsh Form V. Annabel R. Auld, ' 09 — Stage curtains. Miss Freda C. Cole — Picture. Girls of 1923-1924 — One $100 bond for prize for sports. L. Rawlinson Sons — Carved Chair. Miss Edith M. Read — Two $100 bonds for Courtesy prizes. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Stanbury — Prize for English Form IV. Betty Mickleborough Trethewey, ' 13 — Picture. Betty Mickleborough Trethewey, ' 13 — Prize for Memorizing of Scripture. Dr. J. D. Tyrrell — Books for the Library. Mr. William Tyrrell— The following present girls and members of the Alumnae are now holders of the School Bonds : — Mary Ponton Armitage. Annabel Auld. Audrey Banks. Mary Barker. Griswoldene Comstock. Margaret Despard. Sarah MacGregor Findlay. Daisy Robertson Gall. Janet Gibson. Marion Gibson., Arnold Gooderham. Lenore Gooderham. Adelaide McCulloch Green. Phyllis Hollinrake. Mary Johnston. Irlma Kennedy. Joyce Livingstone. Marjorie MacGillivray. Marion McCulloch. Margaret McQueen. Ainslie McMichael. Jean Morton. Dorothy Rason. Margaret Robertson. Mary Robertson. Kathleen Romans. Eleanor Ross. Margaret Withers. Girls wishing to secure bonds at any time should apply to Miss Read. The swimming pool will be completed whenever sufficient bonds have been bought. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 89 BIRTHS 1924 Isabel Campbell Rogers, a daughter, Catherine Eleanor, May 4th. Lucie Elder Clark, a daug ' hter, Lucie Barbara, May 15th. Ruth McCormack Brown, a son, June 17th. Ruth Langlois Smith, a daughter, Priscilla, July 5th. Gladys Trethewey Glenn, a son, July 7th. Audrey Morine Garrett, a son, Dudley Morine, July 14th. Lila Mullin Whitfield, a son, July 18th. Clara Watson Boothe, a son, Aug. 5th. Claire Wallace Belfry, a son, Aug. 27th. Edith Anderson Joyce, a son, Charles Montague, Sept. 2nd. Edith Coate Topp, a son, Sept. 14th. Isabel Caldwell Stuart, a son, Oct. 11th. Joan Stewart Bate, a son, Donald Stewart, Oct. 20th. Margaret Kemp Meredith, a son, Arthur Kemp, Nov. 16th. Helen Ballantyne Kemp, a daughter, Natalie, Nov. 18th. Hazel Murphy Williams, a son, Bruce Edward, Nov. 26th. Muriel Scholfield Grant, a daughter, Dec. 11th. Marjorie Cook Proudfoot, a daughter, Helen Margaret, Dec. 13th. Margaret Lawson Early, a son, Dec. 29th. 1925 Mabel Clark Drew Brook, a daughter, Jan. 1st. Shirley Lind Chelew, a son, Clififord Lind, Jan. 5th. Elinor Bluck Butterfield. a daughter, Frances Elinor Louise, Jan. 30th. Jean Kennedy Johnson, a daughter, Jean Kennedy, Feb. 5th. Jean Fleck Barclay, a daughter, Joan Marion, Feb. 9th. Lorna McLean Sheard, a son. Feb. 25th. Inace Allen Gillespie, a son, George Allen, March 7th. Delphine Burr Keens, a daughter, Margaret Jacqueline. March 18th. Doris Mitchell Lailey. a son. Charles Mitchell. March 19th. Lois Howard Armstrong, a daughter. March 20th. Jessie Winchester Gordon, a son, Bruce, March 22nd. Amy Angstrom Suckling, a son, John Lawton, April 6th. Margaret Kent McKelvey, a daughter, April 10th. Marion O ' Hara Crysdale, a son, April 12th. Frances Flaunt Houghton, a son, Allen Ernest. April 14th. Gladys Billings Ireland, a son. April 15th. Laureda McAndrew Evans, a son, April 21st. Margaret Foster Watkins, a daughter, May lOth. 90 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN MARRIAGES 1924 Evelyn Hearst to Mr. J. Royden Gilley, May 17th. lone Nelson to Mr. D. Allerton Gosling, May 23rd. Dorritt Larkin to Mr. Allen L. Lewis, May 27th. Alice Fairfield to Mr. E. Harold Strickland, May 31st. Margaret Foster to Mr. W. Reginald Watkins, June 2nd. Audrey Hewitt to Mr. C. Albert Massey, June 3rd. Dorothy Follett to Mr. Arthur V. Walker, June 3rd. Beryl Jewell to Mr. Harold M. Hunter, June 3rd. Isabel Thomas to Mr. Edward B. Day, June 7th. Lois Cox to Major H. B. Wyndham Smith, June 19th. Grace Ryrie to Dr. Brock Chisholm, June 21st. Helen Stevens to Mr. John M. Inglis, June 23rd. Virginia Outerbridge to Mr. H. Morris Cooper, June 25th. Jean McDougall to Dr. Ralph K. Ghormley, June 25th. Doris Mitchell to Mr. Chas. P. Lailey. June 26th. Marion O ' Hara to Mr. John P. Crysdale, June 27th. Jane Barclay to Mr. Chas. Ivan Gobat, July 5th. Helen Gibson to Dr. Wm. Allan Dafoe, Aug. 27th. Laura Stone to Mr. John R. Bradfield, Sept. 2nd. Gertrude Winger to Mr. Wm. Melville Macdonald, Sept. 10th. Alixe Wood to Dr. H. W. D. McCart, Sept. 10th. Sarah MacGregor to Mr. D. Douglas Findlay, Sept. 10th. Jessica Johnston to Mr. John Phippen, Sept. 15th. Carmen Fair to Mr. I. Murray Capon, Sept. 18th. Myrtle McCannell to Mr. Joseph W. Taylor, Sept. 19th. Eileen Carpenter to Mr. F. Gordon Phippen, Oct. 1st. Marjorie Scott to Mr. Allen E. Boothe, Oct. 4th. Adelaide McCulloch to Mr. Walter E. Green, Oct. 4th. Aileen Calvert to Mr. Harold E. Davies, Oct. 7th. Marjorie Taber to Mr. Calvin Jelly, Oct. 11th. Lorna Kingston to Mr. Walter Evans, Oct. 15th. Margaret Phippen to Mr. John McKee, Oct. 15th. Mildred Smith to Mr. Ronald P. Keachie, Oct. 18th. Marjorie Lyon to Dr. Douglas Wigle, Oct. 29th. Imogen Warren to Mr. Harold V. Hummel, Oct. 29th. Larry Dignum to Capt. F. F. Worthington, Nov. 22nd. Adele Mulock to Mr. Alfred Rogers, Jr., Nov. 29th. Jean Inwood to Mr. Maurice B. de Packh, Dec. 16th. Jean Moore to Mr. Lynn S. Cummings, Dec. 26th. 1925 Jean Southam to Mr. Paul Peters, Jan. 9th. Phyllis Anderson to Mr. John M. Duncan, March 28th. Marion Medland to Dr. Wm. Wilfred Dow, April 25th. Isabel Watt to Mr. Wm. A. Osborne, April 25th. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 91 3n Memarfam Marjorie Duncan - ' 22, of Bathurst, N.B. Died July 12th, 1924. Elsie C laxton - - - - ' 15, of Toronto Died January 26th, 1925 Rose Fleck Herridge - - ' 05, of Ottawa Died March, 1925 92 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN FAIRIES I know the place where the fairies dwell, I know the place, but I wouldn ' t tell; There are fairies green and fairies blue, There are fairies mauve and yellow, too. A little fairy spoke to me As I passed by the old oak tree ; He looked, then smiled, then laughed at me, Then looked as funny as could be. And at night while Fm asleep, The fairies from their homes do creep, But you and I with eyes shut tight, Just dream and see the lovely sight. BETTY CONNELL, age 10. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 93 W. F. MOORE PHOTOGRAPHER GROUPS HOMES VIEWS OF ALL KINDS Maker of all Group Photos in this issue. 52 PARK ROAD TORONTO Ran. 3669J. A Surprise awaits you at our store If you have the idea that you must pay a high price for a good picture — then by all means come and pay us a visit ! We can sur- prise you with a varied and in- teresting assortment of pictures, framed and unframed, at prices Wfhich you v ill think remarkably low . Our service to home-lovers of this community is based on the belief that art is the first essen- tial to the good home. And w e have much to show along decor- ative lines which will be well worth your visit. SurrcU s Art Store 780 YONGE STREET TORONTO BRANKSOME HALL Still Making Progress THE EARMARKS OF PROGRESS are, very much in evidence at Branksome Hall, that great School of Learning for Girls of this Dominion of Canada. Its fame has spread far and wide from the marked ability of its graduates. Miss Read, the Principal, has ever in mind that in addition to scholastic attainments of her school, the leaven of outdoor and indoor sport is an absolute necessity for the development, so that the Health of Body, as well as Breadth of Mind, can go hand in hand, as part of the training at this Hall of Learning. There has been built this year a magnificent building on the School Grounds for the teaching of healthful exercise indoors, in addition to the Playgrounds outdoors. This School emphasises the spirit of Canada, in that we cannot stand still; we must go on, and in developing the human elernent, as well as the natural resources of this Country, Miss Read, as Principal, has shown this spirit We are all Where we are by What we are, and nothing can help any of us, half as much as trying hard to help ourselves. Success is an individual affair. Producing, Earning and Saving will bring contentment. THE WALKER HOUSE, The Hous.a of Plenty, has been the home of the parents of many of the girls attending our Halls of I earning. The management of the Walker House is eveir alert and watchful for the comforts of Ladies and Kiddies, and en- deavors at all timee to preserve an atmosphere as near th,e home atmosphere as it is possible for a commercial institution to handle. THE WALKER HOUSE CAFETERIA is open day and night for the convenience of travellers coming to and going from our City. PROPRIETORS : GEO. WRIGHT and E. M. CARROLL 94 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Can You Imagine A Mix-up Like This ? -Phone- HI llcrest 8001 We Call and Deliver In one morning ' s orders at Langley ' s were problems of cleaning like these : A pair ' of silk-faced corsets; a parasol of red leather; a lampshade with luxurious fringe ; a pair of shoes with a plaited design of black and tan (stained with motor oil) ; a sweater which had i)een washed at home so that it had stretched and the colors had run ; hats from the North- West Mounted Police ; a leather coat from St. Louis ; cushions from some of the lake steamers ; a pink opera cloak with ice-cream stains; a beautiful Oriental prayer mat with a varnish stain ; a little girl ' s silk dress stained by lolly- pops. The ingenuity and skill — the years of experience — the knowledge of chemistry — the expensive equipment required to solve such a variety of problems are the reasons why the public send them to Langley ' s, why the reputation of Lang- ley ' s stands so high — and why Langley ' s can do ordinary jobs of cleaning and pressing so much better. L a n g 1 e y ' s L I M I T E D CLEANERS AND DYERS SOME TIME OR OTHER every student wants to buy Jewelry of some kind — or perhaps it is some repairs to Watch or Jewelry. Which- ever it is, we are in a posi- tion to give you the best satisfaction at the lowest possible cost. We are al- ways pleased to have you call, look over our stock, and to give you prices. W. W. MUNN Jeweler 800 YONGE STREET First door north of Bloor Wesley E. Barker 186 KING STREET WEST Insurance In All Branches Fire, Liability, Accident TORONTO ONT. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 95 Ballet and Gymnasium SHOES All Athletic Supplies SWEATERS and SWEATER COATS J. 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