Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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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

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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.

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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.