Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1927 volume:

When You Go Campim You ' ll Need Drill Camping Togs and Warm Sweaters THE Girls ' Department has an excellent supply of well-cut camping suits, that are practical and picturesque, too. You ' ll find there the regulation drill suit, whether your particular camp wears khaki or blue. Tunic and blouse, or middy and bloomers range in price from 4.50 to 5.95. Sweaters in Branksome colors — are 5.95 and 7.95, accord- ing to size. Very smart and useful are beautifully cut English pullovers of wool jersey, with polo collars — jade, scarlet, powder blue, beige, at 2.95. Chilprufe pullovers in the same colors are 4.95. Sizes 8 to 14x. Riding breeches of fawn whipcord are 3.95, and with leather insets, 4.95. Sizes 8 to 14x. Sports shirts of English broadcloth , natural color, are 2.50. These are in sizes 10 to 20. -c ' T. EATON C9, The Branksome Slogan 2 The Branksome Slogan When you are earning money you should save money. The Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada has a great method of helping you save funds. JOHN A. TORY, Supervisor, SUN LIFE ASSURANCE CO. OF CANADA. TORONTO. II The Branksome Slogan 3 Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1927 Now Ready THE CANADIAN FLAG DAY BOOK By W. Everard Edmonds, M.A., Head of the Dept. of History, Strathcona High School, Edmonton. The Canadian Flag Day Book has been prepared to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Confederation. It includes 24 short essays commemorating outstanding events connected with the history of Canada or the British Empire. Two Flag Days have been chosen in each month, and for each, in addition to the essay, or Teacher ' s Talk , a list of selected poems and a short tentative programme have been provided. The observance of these anniversaries should in no wise develop in our young people a militaristic spirit, but teach them that bravery may be shown each day on life ' s battle field; that kindness to the weak is the duty of the strong, that true patriotism is based on a recognition of justice for all humanity. Price. Cloth 75 cents Note Catalogue of selected Educational Publications and Books for School Libraries will be mailed upon request. LONGMANS, GREEN COMPANY 210 Victoria Street - Toronto 2 4 The Branksome Slogan Studio, 96 Yonge St. Phone, Elgin 6714 Photographs live forever PRINCIPAL Unless the safety of the investor ' s principal is assured all other reasons why a security should be purchased are futile. F. H. DEACON CO. Members Toronto Stock Exchange 227 Bay Street - - Toronto The Branksome Slogan 5 Through giving the best in quality, style and value, we enjoy a repu- tation for Furs that are really dependable; yet moderately priced. Whether it be a Fur Scarf or a Fur Coat, it is quite safe to buy here- Repairing and Remodelling Brown Fur Co. LIMITED 769 YONGE ST. JUST ABOVE BLOOR, EAST SIDE. 6 The Branksome Slogan GRACEFUL DISTINCTIVE DIGNIFIED These are the predominating characteristics of every piece in our offering of fine hand-made furniture which is so attractively displayed in our Showrooms. Lionel Rawlinson, Ltd. 647-9 Yonge Street, Toronto The Orchid Shop Orchids, Lily-of -the- Valley Roses, and all Seasonable Flowers for all occasions. 8io Yonge St, Phone: (at Bloor,) Kingsdale 3Q27 Kingsdale 4486 The Branksome Slogan 7 T OR Sport and Travel it is to the Smart Woman that Ruby Cook Models appeal in their Exquisite Creation of Charming Simplicity Priced $10.00 RUBY COOK, LIMITED Millinery of Genuine Distinction ' 140 YoNGE Street TORONTO (Over Dineen ' s) 8 The Branksome Slogan Have your favorite Oculist examine your eyes, and then let us make your glasses. Filling Oculists Pre- scriptions is our specialty. PHONE RANDOLPH 8131 DISCOUNT TO STUDENTS TELEPHONE: RAND. 1684 Whitewood ' s Riding School R. E. WHITEWOOD, Prop.— Late Sergt.-Major. 4th C.M.R. Rear of 921 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario Private Road from Stable to Ravine Special Attention to College Students Riding and Driving Taught by Competent Instructors Saddle Horse Training a Specialty The Branksome Slogan 9 NOTICE Change of Address In order to obtain a front window for the display of our wide range of beautiful imported Sports, Street, and Evening Models, M will be found at 730 Yonge Street after May 16tli, where visitors will receive cour- teous attention. Every effort will be made to meet the requirements of students at Branksome, both as to style and price. Mrs. Isabel Oag, Director WALK-OVER ' GEKCO $8.50 Parchment, White Kid or Patent Shoes for the Junior Miss Buckle Shoes of smart sophistication with clinging, comfortable fit. WALK-OVER 290 Yonge St. 10 The Branksome Slogan THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA Capital - - $ 10,000,000 Reserve Fund and Undivided Profits - 20,158,887 Total Assets Over - 245,000,000 Toronto Branch : 39 KING STREET WEST 22 Other Branches at Convenient Locations in the City of Toronto. 300 Branches in Canada, Newfoundland and England, United States and the West Indies THE NORTHWAY STORE Junior Misses ' Apparel Combining Traditional Fineness of Quality with Northway Maker - to - Wearer Prices Coats — Suits — Dresses — Hats — Sweaters — Blouses — Scarfs and Accessories created by artist craftsmen who thoroughly appreciate every fashion require- ment of the college girl. We cordially invite your inspection. Prompt and Free Delivery to all Canadian Points, John NORTHWAY M ifiS 240 Yonge Street, Toronto The Branksome Slogan 11 DON ' T let the Frame SPOIL THE PICTURE It can, you know, if the frame is not well chosen. Skilled craftsmanship, experience and artistic judgment are here at your service. The Pidture Department of our business is well worth knowing, as well as our Gift Shop, where many objects of art are to be seen. TYRRELL ' S BOOK STORE 820 Yonge Street - - Randolph 5121 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. 1144 12 The Branksome Slogan THE BEST IN BOOKS ®})e tapper Canaba tKract James M. Robertson, Manager 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. Dickie Construction Company Limited GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR THE NEW ADDITION TO BRANKSOME HALL TORONTO The Branksome Slogan 13 AURORA - - ONTARIO UPPER SCHOOL LOWER SCHOOL New Fireproof Buildings — House Plan. New Site. 219 acres, Yonge St., 20 miles north of Toronto, 700 feet above Toronto. Boys prepared for the Universities, Royal Military College and business. Rev. D. Bruce Macdonald, M.A., LL.D. Calendar sent on application. Headmaster The Selection of a Rac et Choosing a Racket that just exactly suits your play is very simple when you make the selec- tion from the complete assort- ment of well-known lines that we are now showing. Priced at 3.00 to 23.00. Also Presses, Covers, Nets, Shoes, Tennis Balls, etc. Our New Summer Sports Cata- logue Mailed on Request THE HAROLD A. WILSON CO. LIMITED 299 YONGE STREET - TORONTO 14 The Branksome Slogan A Touch of Swagger is achieved by the choice of Distinctive Accessories To the woman of discerning taste who strives to combine simplicity of costume with that distinctive note of chic in attractive accessories — there is real pleasure and genuine satisfaction in making her choice where all the appropriate accessories are grouped in harmonious com- bination, and where the smart expressions of new styles are displayed to the last careful detail. Knitted Sportswear Perfectly Adapted to the Mode Smart, comfortable and becoming knitted wear has this season achieved a real triumph in styles that are equally practical for street wear or sports. Two piece suits and dresses may be had with the popular cardigan top or in pull over styles — just as proves more attractive — in fine or heavier wools — or in wool and rayon mixtures. Bramble suits from Scotland are featured in White and all the new heather mixtures at 25.00. 731 Yonge St. at Bloor - 1440 Yonge St. at St. Clair Windsor — London — St. Catharines The Branksome Slogan 15 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN EDITORS CATHERINE McBURNEY 1 SHEILA LEE SLOGAN STAFF: EDITH BELLAMY LOIS TEDMAN LOUISE MATHIEU SYLVIA CAYLEY JUNE WARREN ISOBEL PIRIE ALUMNAE REPRESENTATIVE: AINSLIE McMICHAEL Miss Read Edttortal HE question whether or not sports arc worthy of the place they hold in the life of a boy or girl at school or at the uni- versity is a question which a great many people are asking themselves to-day. Sports are becoming more and more highly specialized, so highly, in fact, that they often take on the appearance of a business. This should not happen — they should be essentially a relaxation from the more serious pursuits of life — but a very necessary relaxation, especially to those engaged in business or study. It is a fact discovered by the early Spartans that strength, endurance and perfect bodies can be obtained only by partaking in out-door sports; yet, in spite of this, even in schools, a large num- ber of students do not participate in the games and in later life the proportion is much larger. There are many reasons why, after leaving school, a girl or a boy might be unable to play games, but at school there arc practically none. Every school is, or should be, equipped with the requirements for games, and enough time allotted each pupil to make it possible for them to par- take in games. The saying that one hasn ' t time is a poor excuse. The lessons instilled by co- operation, team-play, quick thinking and a keen school spirit which rarely come until one is proficient at a game .will amply repay the time spent. To those who specialize in one sport only I would say that from each game one obtains different advantages, one game suplying what another lacks. There- fore, let us all partake in sports as much as we are able without letting it interfere with our business or studies and try to become good sports in both senses of the word. SHEILA LEE, Form V. 17 18 The Branksome Slogan widely-varied factors p ra of the great fieid of sport, I LJl swimming is undoubtedly one l v of the most popular and most If beneficial. From time imme- ' morial water has had an irresist- ible appeal for man and he has devised various ways and means of surmounting the waves. One of his first methods was, doubtless, to swim, and down through the ages, the aquatic art has developed, until to-day it is one of the most scienti- fic and beneficial of all exercises for the development and stimulation of mind and body. Until the past year, swimming has had, of necessity, little or no place in the athletic curriculum of Branksome. What swimming we did, had to be done out- side of the school and naturally, there- fore, could not be considered as a por- tion of the actual school life. Accord- ingly, we all hoped and dreamed that sometime, in the dim future, Branksome might boast of a pool of her o.wn and that swimming might take its proper place among the athletic accomplishments of the school. The pool, which is situated beneath the gymnasium at the west end of the school building, was begun last May and completed and opened on October 4, 1926. Sixty feet long and 30 feet wide, it is said to be the largest tank in any girls ' private schoo l in Canada. At the deep end of the tank is a splendid diving board, while the opposite end is quite shallow enough to safely accommodate those who do not swim. Although there are dressing-rooms and beautifully equip- ped sho-wer-rooms at the north end, still the natatorium has ample room along the sides and ends of the pool itself to seat the audiences for any events which may be held there. During the fall term, we had several aquatic meets into which the girls enter- ed with the enthusiastic sporting spirit which is ever typical of the school. Re- lay races between the boarders from the three houses and the day girls roused friendly competition, while various ex- hibitions of swimming and diving de- monstrated the aquatic skill of the parti- cipants. Outside of the ordinary plunge periods, weekly classes in swimming, div- ing and life-saving are held under the excellent supervision of Miss Barker and Miss Maclennan, that .we may become more proficient ourselves and render more safe the lives of others. At the close of the very successful first year of this new addition to the athletic curriculum of Branksome, we are even more deeply appreciative of its advan- tages than we were at the opening of school and we feel sure that this sport will gain in popularity and importance each succeeding year. CATHERINE McBURNEY. A Fairy Ship Riding on the sparkling, dancing waves I see A golden, shining thing that seems to be A fairy galleon, all brave with many a silken sail, A lovely meteor that leaves behind no visible trail. Thus musing, I prayed that I might seek Ever those things that aren ' t futile and weak. But look beneath the dross to find the gold Of the spirit, t hat yields return of a wealth untold. E. MAGEE, Form III. A Legend of Mount Fuji OUNT FUJI, or Fuji-yama ( The Never-dying Moun- tain ), seems to be typically Japanese. Its great snow- capped cone resembles a huge inverted fan, the fine streaks down the sides giving the appearance of fan-ribs. It has been fittingly described: Fuji dominates life by its silent beauty; sorrow is hushed, longing quieted, peace seems to flow down from that changeless home of peace, the peak of the white lotus. The reference here to a white lotus is as appropriate as that of a fan, for it refers to the sacred flower of Bud- dha, and its eight points symbolize the eight intelligences of Perception, Purpose, Speech, Conduct, Living, Mindfulness and Contemplation. The general eff ect is one of religion, and on the other, a fan vast enough and fair enough to coquette with the stars and soft moving clouds. It is not then surprising tc find that legends have grown round the venerable and venerated mountain. Like so many mountains in eastern countries, it is asso- ciated with the Elixir of Life. The fame of Fuji, so an old legend tells us, reached the ears of the Emperor of China and he conjectured that Mount Fuji must yield the Elixir of Life itself. He accordingly collected his retainers and set sail for the Land of the Rising Sun. The junks rushed before the roaring winds like a shower of gold petals, but eventually the storm abated, and the Em- peror and his people saw the white splendor of Fuji rise before them. Hour after hour the procession climbed, the golden robed Emperor ever .walking in advance, until the sound of the sea was lost, and the thousand feet trod softly on the snow, where there was peace and life eternal. Nearing the journey ' s end, the old Emperor ran forward, for he wanted to be the first to drink the Elixir of Life. And he was the first to taste of that life which never grows old; but, when his company found him, he was lying on his back .with a smile upon his face. He had indeed found life eternal . . . . but it was through the way of death. MOMIJI UBUKATA. 19 20 « The Branksome Slogan The Swimming Pool. Spring Sunshine and blue sky and buds on the trees. The odor of daffodils scenting the breeze, Grass soft and green springing out of the mould. Crocuses peeping up, purple and gold; Robin ' s song, bluebird ' s wings. Little, green, growing things; Brooks running full and fast over the stone. Violet sky, and gay Lilacs arc on the spray; All the world ' s singing, for Winter has gone. Squirrels are chattering ' mongst the green leaves. Swallows are building a nest ' neath the eaves; Little .white clouds in the blue azure sky. Crows in the pine tree tops plaintively cry. Fairy folk in the glen, Robin Hood, merry men, Through the green forest their gay voices ring; Peter Pan ' s here once more. Dear folks of fairy lore — All the world ' s singing — again it is Spring, M. HOPKINSON, Form IV. The Branksome Slogan 21 ti Jane Part I. Generally speaking, a handkerchief is not considered one of the most import- ant or interesting articles of apparel. Of course, it is decidedly useful, but one would not attach much thought tb so very prosaic an object. At least, this was the attitude which Robin Andrews held towards the subject; and he ought to know. Being six foot two inches, and having a body like a young god with face to match, Robin felt that he did know, rather a lot. His eyes were clear grey, and his hair had an inclination to kink a little, much to his daily annoyance. In- cidentally he played polo rather well, rode like an Arab, and .was amateur tennis champion of Greyfriars. At present he was staying at his club in London, having motored up from Greyfriars for the polo matches. On the afternoon of the twelfth of June his Herculean body might have been seen slowly ambling down the Strand. Suddenly his eyes focused on a small white object lying by the side of the street. On examination, it proved to be a small, lace affair, which he guessed to be a handkerchief. It was exquisitely fine and in one corner the name Jane was delicately embroidered in charming lettering. His heart quickened — Jane had always been his favourite name. The dainty creation smelt faintly of orange blossoms. The young man ' s pulses throbbed. He was ridiculously roman- tic. So small and dainty an affair must surely belong to some ravishingly lovely creature, he thought. Would she be dark or fair? He did not know — he rather hoped she .would be a blonde. He had always admired fair curly hair. Jane sounded like a brunette though. Her eyes would be brown, of course. A Jane always had dark brown eyes . , . At this point in his soliloquy he bumped into an elderly lady who was hurrying in the opposite direction. He laid the handkerchief tenderly in his vest pocket, next his heart. He must find the right Jane — he must, he must I She was sure to be perfect — a Jane always was — Part II. That night he was going to a dinner party — fool things, dinner parties — vwhy had he promised to go anyway? But he might meet Jane. He grew slightly nervous at the thought. Eight o ' clock found an immaculate Robin, cordially shaking hands with his host and hostess. Robin, dear, Lady Nanton was say- ing, this is my niece, Jane Langmuir — Mr. Robin Andrews. How-d-d-do you do? he stammer- ed, almost forgetting to bow. The girl ' s eyebrows elevated — oh — just such a tiny bit — but Robin didn ' t notice that — Jane! — a Jane with green eyes and black hair! It was unthinkable! Surely there was a mistake somewhere! He couldn ' t believe his senses — In a daze he found himself at the dinner table beside her. He glanced at her sideways — she wasn ' t bad looking — but, green eyes! Horrible! Oh, Mr. Andrews, I believe you know my — Good heavens! The girl had an awful twang. Surely she would never use such a handkerchief; but it might be — Slowly he produced it and spread it on his knee. 22 The Branksome Slogan I beg your pardon, Miss — er, but I wondered if you lost a handkerchief like this- — I — He waited, scarcely daring to breathe. Then he heard her speaking in her nasal tones — Why, no, Mr. Andrews — what an extraordinary question — I never use lace handkerchiefs. ' Ah-h! He was saved! With a sigh of relief he replaced the handkerchief and started to eat an appetizing chicken salad — it was very good. Part III. Two days later Robin found himself balancing a teacup in one hand and a small cake in the other, at the same time making polite conversation with the Duchess of something or other. He breathed heavily — he loathed garden fetes. Oh, there you are, Bobbie — a silv- ery voice sang out — We want you to come and help in the relay races — they ' re beginning now. You will have to let him go. Duchess, dear. Whew! What a relief! Robin hur- ried across the lawn and was greeted with shouts of laughter from the gay group gathered about the drinks booth. Atta boy, Andy! Doing his stuff like a gentleman. Come on and roll eggs with your nose — it ' s great fun! Robin was prope lled towards the race- tracks — but — Robin, wait a minute — I want to in- troduce — Jane, dear, this is Mr. Robin Andrews — Miss Jane Dawson. The world spun dizzily about poor Robin — blue eyes — fair curly hair — this was more like it Gosh — she ' s a ripper! This must be the right one! Won ' t you come and have a lemon- ade? he said coaxingly. No one could resist Robin when he looked like that; certainly this girl couldn ' t. O ' oh — I ' d love to — Mithter An- dre wths — its tho hot — ithn ' t it? Robins ' heart sank at least two feet. The baby-doll type — he knew them — the clinging vine — this was worse than the last — but — oh, well — I wonder if you lost a little handker- chief like this last week? I picked it up and it had ' Jane ' on it — I thought — Ithn ' t it thweet! No-o-o— I didn ' t loothe it — Don ' t you juth love lathe hankies? Yes, said Robin. Part IV. Next week — at night — the moon — sound of jazz, throbbing through the garden — cigarette smoke — balloons — and Robin. The dance was nearly over — but for Robin it was just going to begin. His hostess was speaking — Why, Robin, I don ' t believe you met Jane, did you? Jane, my dear — Mr. Robin Andrews — Miss Jane Webster. The girl looked up at him and smiled. What a smile! Her eyes .were a dark mysterious blue and her hair was tawny with golden lights in it — a faint smell of orange blossom reached his nostrils. Rob- in ' s heart beat faster and faster. Jane! The Jane! Oh — May I have this dance? he asked huskily. They sat out in the garden on a rackety bench. The handkerchief was produced. Why, where did you find that? ask- ed the girl. Her voice was low and thrilling. Is it yours? Robin questioned rap- turously. Why, yes — I lost it last week — in London, I think. Then you are the right one, he whispered. I ' ve been looking for you every- where, M. BOYD, III. A. The League of Nations m HE League of Nations is one of the most important movements in the world to-day. It is made up of a society of repre- sentatives from the different nations for the prevention of war and for finding some peaceful me- thod of settling international disputes. After the disastrous effects of the Great War, something had to be done for the prevention of another such war in the future. At the meeting of the Peace Conference in Paris, President Wilson suggested the forming of a League of Na- tions. At Versailles, at the signing of the peace treaty, thirty-two nations sign- ed the Covenant known as the League of Nations. They agreed among other things to establish at The Hague, a permanent court, with great judges, from many dif- ferent countries, to fudge fairly any dis- putes which might arise between the na- tions. Another very important promise made by the countries was that they .would re- gister at Geneva all treaties with one an- other and not have any secret treaties. This removes a great cause of distrust be- tween nations. In addition to this another important article of the Covenant deals with the treatment of the colonies taken away from Germany by the Allies. Each colony was placed under the care or man- date of some country, who must under- take to rule the colony for the good of the people living there, and not for gain. Each year the governing country has to submit to the League a report of how it is caring for its colony. No slavery or military training is allowed. Besides this, it has been agreed by the members of the League to aim to secure fair and humane conditions of labor for men, women and children in the various countries where they carry on trade. Another department of the League is that of the Health Committee, .whose business is to enquire into the causes and cures of certain diseases. It is arranging for doctors to travel to all parts of the world to study conditions in the various lands, with the purpose of collecting information concerning dis- eases and of deciding upon the best way to prevent the spreading of such epi- demics as typhus fever, plague, influenza, etc. The League also has taken steps to control the opium traffic in different parts of the world. After the Great War, Europe and parts of Asia were in a terrible state. Our own prisoners were returned home, but from the European countries a great many men were in camps in Siberia. Now from these camps, though no longer pri- son camps, the men had no way of get- ting home. They were living under the most dreadful conditions, .without pro- per clothing, food or medical attention. Hundreds died from infectious diseases, cold and starvation. This state of af- fairs was brought to the notice of the League. The great Norwegian Arctic explorer, Dr. Nansen, was asked to undertake the rehabilitation of the re- fugees. 23 24 The Branksome Slogan Appeals were made to all the nations for help. Dr. Nansen persuaded the dif- ferent countries to let the men pass through their lands; he chartered ships and arranged for special trains. In con- nection with this, the work of Dr. Nan- sen was very wonderful. He acted as High Commissioner for the League in the help given, settling and finding work for about a million Russians, who fled from their country at the time of the revolu- tion. Dr. Nansen, helped by Americans, has also worked to secure the settlement of Greek refugees .who fled to Asia Minor during their struggle with the Turks, in new homes in Greece. Among other activities of the League might be mentioned the reduction and limitation of armaments, the securing of freedom of transit for commerce of all states in the League, the government of the Saar valley and the free city of Dan- zig, and the protection of racial and re- ligious minorities in a number of Euro- pean countries. Switzerland was chosen as the meeting place of the League because of its neutral- ity during the Great War. The city of Geneva, so closely connected with the Reformation in the sixteenth century, be- came the home of the League. The main organs of the League are: The Assembly, consisting of three dele- gates from each of the states represented, which meets annually in September; the Council, consisting of one delegate from each of the fourteen diff ' erent states, Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Japan being permanently represented. The other nine states arc elected from time to time by the Assembly. This body meets three or four times a year. Besides these, there is the Secretariat, the international civil service by which the League is served, and the International Labor Organization. You have heard how the League came into being, .what it stands for and its hopes for the future. It can only con- tinue to succeed in its aims and ideas if everyone takes an interest in what it is trying to do. It can only act in the right manner if the spirit of the people is behind it. HENRIETTA OWEN, III. B. The Branksome Slogan 25 Slogan Staff The Twilight Hour Thy beauty is a joy to all Who love the sunset glow, That evening quiet enchants the land, And peace reigns here below. The clouds above serenely float. Like fairy ships they glide, Above they dreamily sail away All pink, with eventide. The evening birds are singing songs, As dusk falls on the land; The world is quiet with peacefulness, For rest is now at hand. The flaming sky behind the wood Strange shadows cast, as if a magic lamp Shot its glory through the sombre trees, Dark and still, as sentinels at camp. The herds and flocks are wandering home. As the setting sun sinks o ' er Yon distant hill of purple hue, And night has come once more. V. J. GOULDING, Form III. 26 The Branksome Slogan The Tale of Alza The wind had risen from a mournful sigh to a whirling madness, driving leaves, twigs and stones before it, crack- ing the branches of the trees, shriek- ing wildly through the forest; forked lightning cut the sky into fragments of blackness, while, from the moun- tain-top, Jove hurled his thunder-bolts until it seemed that these fragments of the heavens must come crashing to the earth. At last the rain came, falling in a raging torrent, washing the leaves from the trees, drowning any animal which had not sought shelter in time. It was a night in which the evil spirits held sway, howling and laughing like maniacs in the darkness, and striking terror to the heart of an unfortunate mortal, caught in the bosom of the storm. It was a boy, struggling vainly against the force of the wind and rain, until he was driven, as though by the hand of Providence, against a log-cabin. Numb from the cold, wet, and weak from hunger he staggered to the door and fell, in an exhausted heap, on the cabin floor. When he had somewhat recovered his senses, he saw a fire burning on the hearth and an old hag bent over him, muttering strange incantations to herself. She might have been a thousand years old, and indeed her face .was lined with a thousand wrinkles; her eyes were black and burned like live coals, her nose was like the beak of a hawk, and what teeth she had were yellow and decayed; her hair was gray and matted with dirt, and she was bent almost double with age, one bony hand clutching a twisted stick. My name is Alza, she hissed, ten hundred years have passed before my eyes, but always I tell the same tale .... always always And sit- ting on a three-legged stool, the ghostly light of the fire casting weird shadows on her face, she began — Centuries ago, when Romance and Chivalry walked together throughout the land, a huge, gloomy castle stood on one of the foot-hills of yonder mountain, which guarded the village huddling at its feet as a hen guards her brood. The castle was built around a square court in the middle of which was a well, running, it was said, straight through the centre of the earth, for nothing thrown into it had ever been heard to strike bottom. The king had no children of his own, but a beautiful young niece of his, with bronze-gold locks and blue eyes, lived at the castle, and when she had taken a noble and wealthy husband, he intended to name them as his successors. But who can tell at which port the ship of love will anchor? There .were, in the king ' s guard, two handsome knights, Alfred and Arthur, brothers, of low birth. Alfred was dark and Arthur fair, and each had the sta- ture of a viking. Alfred and the princess were in love, each living in constant dread of the day when the king would choose a husband for his beautiful niece. They met secret- ly by night in the deserted court-yard, as all the guards were stationed on the out- side of the castle. Here they would com- pare the depth of their love for each other to the depth of the well, until fin- ally the king made his choice. It was the night of their last meeting, the next day the princess was to be wed and the knight .was going to leave the king ' s guard and ride through the land, fighting evil and relieving all whom he found in distress, until he .would meet his death, bravely, in conquest. It was a sad sweet farewell, but alas! fate was more cruel than either had thought. A page, seeing a shadow move on the court, aroused the king; He, with two knights from the guard, strode into The Branksome Slogan 27 the court-yard. Great was his wrath upon discovering his niece in the embrace of a humble knight. He ordered Alfred to be beheaded at da.wn, and his body thrown to the dogs, while his head was to grace the wedding feast as a gruesome reminder to the princess. The king ' s orders were executed, and when Arthur heard of his brother ' s cruel death, he was overcome with rage and grief, and in his heart he planned a ter- rible revenge. That night when the courtiers were drinking and carousing in the great hall in celebration of the royal wedding, Arthur appeared before the king and told him that the princess had been found murdered out in the court. The drunken king staggered after Arthur to find the princess pierced through the heart with Arthur ' s sword. With a yell of rage he turned upon the knight; but Arthur sprang at him, pressing his thumbs into the king ' s throat, and slowly bending him back over the edge of that awful chasm of death — the well! Slowly — slowly the body of the king went back into the well. It fell at last. Scream- ing with half mad glee, Arthur jumped on the edge of the well and plunged after his enemy down down down . . . . The boy groped his way to the door and opened it. Over in the east the sun was rising, a flaming ball, tinging the tiny fleecy clouds with a rosy glow, and turning the drops of water hanging from the leaves to sparkling jewels; a bird call- ed to its mate, and a few yards away a rabbit hopped into a thicket. Once more Mother Nature smiled upon the world — the spell of the evil spirits .was broken! EDITH MERRILL, IV. A. The Desert Golden and brown were the sands of the desert, Red and golden and brown, The sun was golden and azure the heavens; To Beth-Arad .went I down. Ivory like milk, and the gold of the mountains. Silk and jewels and wine, Daggers of silver and slippers of velvet. Such a cargo was mine. Merchants in robes of yellow and crim- son. Ears pierced with golden rings. Eyes as old as the purple mountains. Bought all my beautiful things. Grey and black were the sands of the desert. Leaden the angry sky. Groaning the wind and choking the sand came; So young I was to die. Awful the storm, and the sand was blinding. Came death in a terrible way; Smiling the morn and the sun shone brightly. Alone on the sands I lay. So lie I dead on the sands of the desert, Happy at length with my lot; There ' s beauty of sun and of wind and of heavens. Far more than the treasures I ' d bought. LOIS TEDMAN, Form IV. 28 The Branksome Slogan Theme and Variations Theme. The villain leaned against a tree. He saw the heroine approaching. As she passed him he seized her and tried to embrace her. The hero saw .what had happened, knocked the villain down and escaped with the heroine. (As Shakespeare Would Put It) With apologies Scene: A Forest Glade. (Enter Villain) Villain: I ' ll wait me here, beneath this aged oak; For here it is, I saw my lady first; She heeded not my pleading, spurned my hand, But now my mind is set — No more will I Stand by and see before my very eyes Her love bestowed upon a churl, whose form Is far less comely than my noble own — Whose lands are lacking much and in the fight, Whose valour shows him nothing but a rogue. But cease, — anon — {Lady enters.) Lady: What! you are here, my lord? ' Twas rumored that you ' d gone to other parts. Villain (aside) : ' Tis well, she tho ' t I ' d gone and so came here — Yes, I am here, and now will make it plain That I am not a man whose passions fade. I offered you my heart — You turned away. But now I have you in my pawer — and I — Lady: Stay! Hold your distance, villain that you are, I ' ll never marry you — that you may be sure. My love is with another, whom all know To be a noble and a valiant lord — Go, go, I pray you. This can never be — Villain: You mayn ' t thus lightly thrust my suit aside; Whate ' er I want, I take, by fair or foul. So you — (Enter Hero.) Hero: Hold, knave! — Remove thy hands — Go hence! Thou black-browed braggart. Get thee from my sight. Villain: Son of a dog! You dare address me thus? Know ' st who I am? You dare not fight, I trow. Hero: Unsheathe thy sword — If you be .what you say. Then like a man receive what you deserve. Villain: Thou beardless boy — You ' ll rue this day, but come. Hero (wounding him) : Faint-hearted villain! This is your reward! Lady: Oh, Egbert — kill him not, I pray you, lest — Hero: Be still, my love — ' twere best if you ' d be brave. (Villain dies.) Anon — the earth is rid of one more knave. (Curtain.) The Branksome Slogan 29 (Zone Grey ' s Version.) With apologies. Out in the patio lay Nell, taking her customary afternoon siesta. Watching her with avaricious eyes stood Pete Halloway, his handsome, insolent jfigure slouching against a palm tree. He smoked idly but with a suggestion of uneasinesss. With a gesture of impatience he flung the cigarette away and strode toward the hammock .where the girl lay. Nell stirred and Pete drew back into the shadow. The girl opened her eyes, blue as sapphires, and glanced sleepily about the patio. Pete held himself back with an effort, but his slight movement caused Nell to glance around. Nell started violently and turned dead white. Pete Halloway, she said, with biting sarcasm, I told you I never wanted to see you again. What arc you doing here? You know perfectly well, .was the low answer. You know perfectly well that I ' m a man who does not take ' no ' for his answer. Nell started towards the house. No, you don ' t, said Halloway, striding forward and seizing her in a rough grasp. If you yell, I ' ll throttle you, he said, in a low, tense voice. The door onto the patio opened and Dick Strong stepped out, his usually good-natured face white with anger. Pete ' s hand .went to his hip. What are you doing here, Pete Halloway? Strong asked, sharply — Oh, it ' s no use telling a lie. I saw you insulting Miss Raymond. I should think you ' d be ashamed to show up around here after what happened last night! . Who stole Old Man Raymond ' s money? Pete asked, smoothly, an evil grin on his face. That ' s a lie and you know it, Dick flashed back, and anyway the money has been found on one of your men. Pete ' s face changed to a sickly yellow. He pulled out his revolver and fired. But the bullet buried itself deep in the wood above Dick ' s head, for Nell had sprung forward and knocked the weapon from Pete ' s hand as he fired. I ' ll give you ten to beat it, said Dick, and if your dirty face is not out of sight by then, I ' ll shoot! Pete turned and fled, tripping into the very arms of two mounted policemen who appeared around a corner. Well, thank heaven, I didn ' t have to kill the poor devil, Dick said, as his arm slipped around Nell ' s waist. M. BOYD, III A. 30 The Branksome Slogan The Haunted Island A story-book isle in a sapphire sea Lies still, ' neath a tropical moon; With date-palms and cocoa-trees, slen- der and tall, O ' erlooking a lonely lagoon. The fabulous treasure hid deep ' neath its sands Is lying forgotten, ' tis said; The treasure-chests bulging with dia- monds and gold Of swash-buckling rogues, long since dead. Perhaps, even now, when the sun has gone dawn, A phantom-ship sails from the west. And moves like a dream o ' er the lumi- nous sea, Till, in the lagoon, comes to rest. Then shadowy forms flit along the dim beach. Beneath the moon ' s silvery rays; Revisiting haunts that they loved and knew well. In long ago pirating days. As soon as the dawn sends its light o ' er the world. The ghost-ship and phantoms are gone; And little waves lap on the glistening shore To comfort the sands left alone. The story-book isle in the sapphire sea, Lies sad ' neath the tropical sky; With date-palms a-quiver and bright- feathered birds. That in ' mongst the green leaves flash by. M. BOYD, Form III. Class Officers. The Branksome Slogan 31 Japanese Poetry T is far easier to describe what Japanese poetry is not than what it actually is. To begin with, there are no Japanese epics such as the Iliad and Odyssey, the Kalevala and the Mahabharata, and our phrase Naganta ( long poetry ) is to you a misnomer for we have no really long poems; Philosophy, religion, satire are not themes for poets, they sometimes even go so far as to consider war no fit subject for a song. Where, then, are the charm and wonder of Japan ' s poems? The real genius is to be found in the Tanka, a poem of five lines or phrases and thi-t7- one syllables. In many ways the Tanka shows far more limitations than an Eng- lish sonnet, and it is surprising what music and sentiment are expressed within these limits. The Tanka is brief in form, but it frequently suggests, with haunting insistence, that the poem really has no end, when imagination seizes it and turns it into a thousand thousand lines. Those who know the Hiyaku-nin- isshui ( Single verses by a hundred poets ), written before the time of the Norman Conquest, will understand that much of the old Japanese poetry de- pended upon the dexterous punning and of the use of pivot words. This was practised not with the idea of laughter, but rather with the idea of winning quiet admiration for a subtle and clever verbal ornament. No translation can do full justice to this phase of Japanese poetry; but the following Tanka by Yasuhide Bunya may give some idea of word play: The mountain wind in autumn time Is well called hurricane; It hurries canes and twigs along, And whirls them o ' er the plain To scatter them again. The cleverness of this verse lies in the fact that yama-kaze ( mountain wind ) is .written with two characters. When these characters are combined they form the word arashi ( hurricane ). But clever as the pivot words are, they are used but sparingly by the poets of the classical periods. Most distinguished are those describing some mood, some scene from nature, for our poets are essentially nature poets. Here, for instance, is the Japanese Na- tional Anthem, literally rendered in Eng- lish: May our lord ' s empire live through a thousand ages, till tiny pebbles grow into giant boulders covered with emerald mosses. It is based on an ancient song, Kokinshu, and, like all an- cient songs in praise of kingship, ex- presses a desire for an emperor whose very descent from the sun shall live to rule past mortal reckoning. There is a sym- bolic meaning attached to rocks and stones, closely associated to Buddhism. It is the nature poems of Japan that are exceedingly beautiful, those describ- ing plum and cherry blossoms, moon- light on a river, the flight of a heron, the murmuring song of the blue pine, or the white foam waves. The best of the poems are touched with pathos. Cold as the wind of early spring. Chilling the birds that lie sheathed In their brown armour with its sting; — And the bare branches .withering — So seems the human heart to me! Cold as March wind ' s bitterness: I am alone, none come to see Or cheer me in these days of stress. (Translation from Japanese) MOMIJI UBUKATA. 32 The Branksome Slogan Spring Fever When the willow-trees are lighted with an unreal golden glow. And the roads are rivers running with the swiftly melting snow. When the sky is softly pale and there ' s a stillness in the air, And a solemn sense of waiting and ex- citement everywhere, When the birds begin their chirping, your heart begins to sing — For vaguely, deeply, magically, you feel that it is Spring! When the steam is slowly rising from the sodden, snow-drenched ground, And the tiny grass-blades grow and grow without the slightest sound. When on the lilac-bushes baby buds be- gin to swell, And from the soil is wafted a warm, moist, earthy smell, Oh, when you hear the cawing of some far-distant crow. Your heart begins a -pounding, for then you know — you know I You long to seek a sun-warmed field of smoky grass, and lie Breathing its pungent perfume as you pierce the depth of sky; You long to join the squirrels in their wild and fev ' rish chase. And, bird-like, soar aloft through miles of misty, wing-swept space. For you feel the stir and wonder of each wild, woodsy thing. That thrilling and exulting cries — Behold, oh World, ' tis Spring! K. M. SCOTT, Form V. To Fallen Leaves Ah, poor, sad leaves that lie upon the street. Your gold all tarnished by our passing feet. You speak of other days and other hours Of hazy skies and bright autumnal flowers. Of fragrant apples thumping from the trees. Of shaggy purple asters in the breeze. Of sumach flaming from some sunny hill. Of yellow stubble drousing calm and still Beneath the now fast-waning sun, and then — You whisper of the happy play-time when You flaunted in the sparkling w iny air. Your colors gay; the branches now are bare And you, dear leaves, lie sodden on the street. But still you bring to me those memories sweet, JUNE WARREN. The Branksome Slogan 33 Christine Auld — Head Girl Prefect Personals The truest greatness lies in being kind. Christine Auld — Head prefect. Born in Toronto. House girl. Fifth former. President of the Y.W. On the first basketball team. She is very generous and always ready to lend a helping hand. Best wishes for next year, Tina. She hath the kindest and sincerest heart. Kathryn Tait — Born in Glcncoc. Boarder and fifth former. Kay shows great school spirit in her efforts on behalf of the school. A very hard working scholar. We shall miss you next year, Kay. She .was made for happy thoughts For playful wit and laughter. Sheila Lee — Born in Toronto. Day girl in fifth form. President of the Beta Kappa. A keen worker at gym. and has turned out enthusiastically to all the matches. Sheila is very seldom seen with- out a smile and we shall miss it verv much next year, to say nothing of her- self. Noble in purpose, strong in duty ' s name. Jessie Kelly — Formerly of Hamilton, but now of Evanston, U.S.A. In fourth; form. One of mesdemoiselles fromi French House. Secretary of the Y. W.J: C. A. Won the French House prize for Progress in French last year. An en- thusiastic worker in the gym. Keen school spirit is shown by her interest in, all school events. Best of luck at North- western University next year. Exceeding wise and fair spoken. Betty Rutherford — Born in Toronto.; Day girl. Fourth form. Vice-president of the Y.W.C.A. Has won the general proficiency for three years and is stU an excellent scholar. One of our best gym- nasts. We arc glad Betty is coming back next year. She does no work by halves. Sylvia Cayley — A Torontonian. Day girl. On second basketball team. Fourth form slogan representative. Won the general proficiency last year. Is noted for her broad sense of humor. Sylvia is very capable and always on the spot for school activities. We shall be very sorry to lose her this year. 34 The Branksome Slogan Commonsense and kindliness and every modest grace. Catherine McBurney — Born in Sarnia. House girl. Fifth former. Vce-president of the Beta Kappa. Won the courtesy and neatness prizes last year. One of the editors of the Slogan. President of fifth form and a good head in everything. Best wishes, Kay, for next year if you do as well at Varsity as you have done at Branksome we shall expect great things of you. Live, laugh and love your fill until The time comes when you can ' t. Dorothy Barber — Born in Essex, On- tario. A boarder in fifth form. Dot. left us to go on the Mediterranean trip after Christmas. We are all enjoying the interesting and descriptive letters she is writing to us from abroad and .we are looking forward to seeing her again at the closing. H3LSE AND Dm Pi M TS Basketball The girls this year have shown greater enthusiasm than ever for basket ball. They have turned out in great numbers to witness all the matches. The first team was successful in nearly all their games and won the school league. First Team Gaines. Oct. 7th — Moulton vs. Branksome, won by School— 30-12. Oct. 12th — Havergal vs. Branksome, .won by School — 46-15. Oct. 22nd — Alumnae vs. Branksome, won by Alumnae— 23-19. Oct. 28th — Bishop Strachan vs. Brank- some, won by School — 28-8. Nov. 11th — Havergal vs. Branksome, won by School — 37-13. Nov. 12 — Trafalgar Castle vs. Brank- some, won by School — 25-12. Nov. 18 — Bishop Strachan vs. Brank- some, won by School — 20-19. Nov. — Trafalgar Castle College vs. Branksome, won by T.C.C. — 26-18. Dec. 7 — Margaret Eaton School vs. Branksome, won by M.E.S. — 45-21. The second basket ball team had a rather disappointing year. They work- ed hard but their lack of experience told against them in some of their matches. The team was as follows: Forwards — Mary Rodger, Captain, Sylvia Cayley; Guards, Margaret Henderson, Margaret MacDonald; Centres, Marian Gibson, Elizabeth Saunderson; Subs, Lois Brooks, Babs Goulding. First Teams Personals Christine Auld — Forward. Third year on team. A steady player and .works well with her other forward. She seldom misses her short shots. Starred in first B.S.S. game. Primrose Mabon — Forward. First year on team. Prim is one of our fastest players with an excellent long shot. Star- red in second B.S.S. game. Jackqueline Dumaresq — Centre. First year on team. Has splendid combination with her associate. Isobel Pirie — Captain. Side centre. First year on team. A high jumper, quick thinker, fast and reliable player. 35 36 The Branksome Slogan Isobcl made a very competent captain, occasionally. Improved towards the end Starred in last B.S.S. game. of the season. Ruth Hamilton — Guard. First year Mary Parsons — Guard. First year on on team. A very quick player but erratic team. A steady and hatd working player. Basketball Team Tennis The tennis courts last year seemed to be, if possible, more in demand than ever. Boarders actually got up before the ris- ing bell to go and play tennis — an almost unheard of thing in the history of Branksome. Day girls came early to school, the courts .were never vacant. The tournaments were a great success, owing to the large number of girls that entered into them. The doubles were played off between Margaret Aitken, Jeanne McKiggan vs. Christine Auld, Margaret Withers; Margaret Aitken and Jeanne McKiggan winning. The singles were very close and were played the day before the closing, in June. Jeanne Mc- Kiggan vs. Betty Kingsmith, Jeanne win- ning. The Junior doubles were won by Ruth Hamilton and Margaret Eaton; the singles by Eleanor Lyle. Some very ex- citing inter-school matches were played also. Last Fall, the School .went to the Arena to see Suzanne Lenglen, and I am sure after seeing such inspiring tennis,. Branksome will do wonders this Spring. The Branksome Slogan Hockey The hockey practices began this year as soon as the girls came back after Christmas. We were very fortunate in again having Beverly Grant as coach. We attribute a great deal of our success to the fine large rink which Mr. and Mrs. R. Y. Eaton so kindly offered to us. The following matches were played: Jan. 27th — Jarvis Col. vs. B. H., at Eaton ' s rink. Won by B. H. — 10-0. Feb. 3rd— Little Vic. vs. B. H.. at Eaton ' s rink. Won by Little Vic. —7-5. Feb. 10th — Havergal Col. vs. B. H., at Havergal. Won by B. H. — 5-3. Feb. 21st — Havergal Col. vs. B. H., at Eaton ' s rink. Won by B. H. — 7-3. Feb. 22nd — Bishop Strachan ' s vs. B. H., at B. S. S. Won by B. S. S.— 4-0. The Gym. Display On Thursday evening, April the seventh, the gymnasium was filled with as many spectators as space would permit for our annual Physical Training Demon- stration, which .was, as usual, a great suc- cess, thanks to Miss Maclennan ' s wonder- ful ability and infinite patience and the girls ' splendid co-operation. Two of the most eff ective numbers were Single Sticks by Forms IIL, IV. and v., and Club Swinging by Forms L and II. These exercises re- quired many hours of practice and the girls deserved the generous applause ac- corded them. Marching Tactics was another excellent number, while the Juniors, very sweet and attractive in their brief little skirts, quite captured the hearts of the audience with their games and dances. Folk-dancing by the vari- ous forms was very well done, the Morris dance .was especially worthy of note, the dancers keeping perfect time. Clogging was an unusual dance which was well re- ceived. A charming dance, Silhouettes, was very gracefully executed by Isabel Piric and Mary Parsons. Poet ' s Love by five of the Intermediate girls combined comedy and good dancing. Jingle Bells and Play-Time by the Junior Dancing Class were a great credit to Miss Barker. The Grand March and the singing of God Save the King ended a most successful and entertaining evening. 38 The Branksome Slogan Hockey Enthusiasts Physics Outside the Schoolroom window The sun is shining bright, The sky is clear and blythest blue, The clouds are foamy white; The birds are singing merrily. The lilacs are in bloom, While I sit here learning Physics, In a dim, dark dingy room. What do I care for Bunsen Or Rumford or Joly, Intensity, density. Specific gravity, Voltometers, thermometers, Photometers, hygrometers? I think they ' re all as stupid And as boring as can be. I hear the little Juniors Out in the yard at play. And wish myself once more a child As innocent as they. They know not that above their heads A class sits, bowed in woe. Dreaming of a dread ordeal They soon must undergo. The spectre of Matriculation! Hist! I needs must quit, I ' m s ' posed to be learning the gas laws. And I don ' t kno.w a bit. And here am I for once, forsooth. Poetically inclined, With lots of flowery language Running through my mind; Yet must I to my Physics turn Without a look behind; And to my hopeless drudgery Grind! Grind! Grind! MARION HOPKINSON, IV A. N October 5, a party was taken to the Royal Alexandra to see Mathcson Lang, in the ' Wan- dering Jew. As it was Mathe- son Lang ' s first appearance in Toronto, we enjoyed the even- ing to the utmost, in spite of the tragic ending of the play. Many of the girls were so impressed that they did not fail to sec him in his other plays. On October 12, to our great joy, we were taken to the Arena Gardens, to see Suzanne Lenglen, the world ' s champion, play the game we so enjoy, tennis. Suzanne played with such grace and speed that she easily won the singles from Mary Browne, the American champion. But in the doubles, Mary Browne and her partner after a stiff fight succeeded in carrying off the honours. We were very fortunate to have Madame Huntley Greene, a famous pian- ist, play to us on November 15. A de- lightful program, consisting of many se- lections from famous composers, was given. But to us lovers of music the program was far too short. However, we are hoping to have Madame Huntley Greene play to us again. The Christmas Carol Service in the Rosedale Church took place on Decem- ber 17, at five o ' clock in the afternoon. The church was filled with parents and friends of the girls, who in the Christmas rush had taken the time to hear the old familiar carols sung by the girls. The singing was accompanied by Miss Hill at the organ. Miss Phyllis HoUinrake play- ing the harp, and an orchestra of violins. The audience seemed to enjoy the service greatly. The success of the carol sing- ing was due to Mrs. Kennedy, who train- ed the grls untiringly. The Christmas Tree was held on the evening of December 20, in the drawing- room. The tree was brilliantly decorat- ed. Santa Claus arrived just in time to read the poetical attempts and distribute the slams, after which everybody throng- ed to the domestic science room for the rumpus night food. The greatest event of the year, the long looked for Christmas Dinner, .was held on December 2 1 . The dining-room was beautifully decorated and the tables were arranged in the form of an E with a huge birthday cake in the centre, as it was the happy occasion of Miss Read ' s birthday. The dinner was followed by toasts inter- mingled with songs. The toasts to the King, Canada, the School, the Staff, the Prefects and Seniors, the Old Girls, 39 40 The Branksome Slogan Sports and the Societies were most effi- ciently proposed and answered by the girls and various members of the Staff. Miss Read made a very entertaining speech in answer to the toast proposed to her by our Head Girl. The girls plan to see one real hockey game a year and their hope was realized on January 21, McGill vs. Var- sity, at the Varsity Stadium. The play .was rather one-sided but in spite of this managed to keep the girls excited. On January 24 we went to The Gondoliers, which was presented by the D ' Oyly Carte Opera Company. Every- one was charmed with the beautiful music and the gorgeous costumes. That it was one of the best operas of the season was the opinion of all. On Saturday, February 12, the dance, one of the very delightful events of the year, took place. The gymnasium, where Miss Read received her guests, was very brilliantly decorated with the crests of the nine provinces, held together by flags. Those who very kindly acted as patrons and patronesses for the occasion were: — Mrs. A. R. Auld, Miss A. Auld. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Rutherford, Mrs. P. Deacon and Mrs. E. C. Cayley. The music was pro- vided by the Varsity orchestra and their program was very successful. Refreshments were served in the school dining-room at midnight. The school and college yells added much to the liveli- ness of the scene and the occasion will long be remembered by those who were present. On February 28 we went to see Tons of Money at the Empire Theatre, the event of the Alumnae Theatre Night. The play was screamingly funny and I am sure every person enjoyed themselves. On April 1, the school attended the Annual Skating Carnival given at the Arena Gardens. From the beginning, when the skaters first came on the ice, to the last number — The Grand March — the whole audience was thrilled. Such skill, such daring, and such figures had never been shown before. The skaters from Paris, Otta.wa, and Switzerland, the champions of Canada, and of the club never before were so splendid. This car- nival will long be remembered by those who may not be fortunate enough to see it again. Since school began in September we have been to a great many excellent con- certs. The Boston Symphony and the Mordkin Ballet in November, Friedman in December, Roland Hayes in January, and Macbeth in February. The singing of the Mendelssohn Choir, accompanied by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, was delightful, but Kreisler ' s concert was what charmed everybody. His program, a little heavier than last year ' s, .was very enthusiastically received. KATHRYN TAIT. The Branksome Slogan 41 Y.W.C.A. N Wednesday morning, Septem- ber 22nd, the Y.W.C.A. held its first meeting in the gym- nasium. The following offi- cers were elected for the coming year: — President Christine Auld Vice-President Betty Rutherford Secretary Jessie Kelly Treasurer Leith Hutchison Work Committee Isobel Pirie Lois Tedman On Friday evening, October 8th, Dr. Grierson came and told of the wonderful work done by the mission hospital in Korea and of its effect on the people. Two of his daughters accompanied him and before his interesting talk sang to us in the Korean language. The first swimming meet was held in our beautiful new pool on the evening of October 15 th. There were contests in speed, style and skill. Many took part in the events, all of which were a tre- mendous success. The final results were as follows: — I. Mary Rodger. Joyce Tedman. II. Gretchen Grey. III. Marion Gibson. Grace Innes. Lois Tedman. After the swimming v as over the Y.W. sold sandwiches and chocolate bars in the dining room, which were greatly appreciated. We were very fortunate in having Miss Cracaud, secretary of the Y.W.C.A. in India, come and speak to us on Wed- nesday morning, November 24th. Miss Cracaud told us many interesting char- acteristics of the people of India. We realize more forcibly than ever the diffi- culty of missionaries in India as regards language and customs. We began our collections for Ramabai on November 9 th. On Friday of that week an entertainment was given, the French House presenting Hollywood Bound, the Scott House The Tragedy of the Lighthouse Keeper, the English House, A School Twenty Years Hence, and the Day Girls, .who gave two plays, The Fatal Quest and Slow Motion Basketball. All were outstand- ing in originality and were greatly enjoy- ed. During two recesses of the follow- ing week Hot Dogs were sold, which proved to be extremely popular. For our Christmas work this year we undertook to provide for six poor famil- ies. Collections of .warm clothing, food, books and toys were made in each form. Letters received by Miss Read show that these efforts were greatly appreciated. Our annual skating party was held on Friday evening, January 28th. It was a perfect night, the ice was wonderful and although we were disappointed in the non-arrival of the hurdy-gurdy, an orchestra was supplied by some of the girls who came armed .with combs, paper, bells, a victrola and strong voices. We all enjoyed their music and had a splendid time. After the skating everyone went to the dining room, where supper was served. On the morning of February 9th Canon Cody kindly consented to come and to explain to us the intricate work- ings of the League of Nations. He told us the plan and the aim and the accom- plishments of it and gave us his view- point. He was very interesting, and we feel that we know a great deal more about this difficult subject than before. 42 The Branksome Slogan On Wednesday morning, March 9 th, we had a very interesting talk on the present situation in China by Dr. Thom- son, who is on furlough from his mis- sion field in Honan. He explained care- fully the problems confronting China and the probable outcome of it all. Miss Griffith had in the senior and intermediate forms Wednesday morning, March 30th, a very interested audience. She came to us from a Bible school in Poland and talked on the hardships suf- fered by the Russian inhabitants at the hands of the Communists. During the Lenten season, as in former years, a weekly subscription is be- ing taken towards the support of our Indian orphan, Avantika, and our In- dian teacher, Sonu Narayan. Everyone has worked splendidly and we expect to achieve our objective. Owing to the keen interest and en- thusiastic co-operation of the school the Y.W, has had a most successful year. JESSIE KELLY. Secretary. Treasurer ' s Report, Y.W.C.A. Receipts — Sales $ 63.40 Skating Party 30.00 Collections 308.25 Lenten Collections 80.00 Total ' $481.65 Expenditures — Ramabai $275.00 Indian Orphan) 35.00 Indian Teacher 65.00 Branksome Hall Bed at Ludiana 50.00 Expenses 31.85 Poor Families 19.25 Total $476.10 Cash on Hand 5.55 LEITH HUTCHISON. House and Day Seniors The Branksome Slogan 43 The Beta Kappa The first meeting of the Beta Kappa for the year 1926-27 was held in the Assembly Hall, on September 22nd, for the purpose of electing officers. The re- sult of the voting was as follows: Honorary President: Miss Read. President: Sheila Lee. Vice-President: Catherine MacBurney. Secretary: Katherine Scott. Treasurer: Jacqueline Dumaresq. Convener of Debating: Marion Charles. Convener of Music: Mary Hargrave. On Friday evening, October 1st, the old Day-girls gave an entertainment for the benefit of the new ones. The dif- ferent forms showed great versatility and, originality in the presentation of various acts. An instructive Fashion Show, a delicate fantasy called The Beau of Bath, a thrilling melodrama in the form of A Chess Game, and an amusing forecast of Life a Hundred Years Ahead, were among the numbers that delighted the audience. The Annual Masquerade was held on the 29th of October and surpassed in cleverness of costuming and height of en- joyment even the dances of other years. The triumph of the evening came when the staff appeared dressed as Branksome girls and entertained with an offering of school yells, cheers and songs. Chika Ubukata and Helen Richardson won the prizes for the prettiest costumes; Mar- garet Withers and Elinor Stovel for the funniest, and Margaret Henderson for the most original. With ice-cream and cake in the dining-room, a most success- ful party came to an end. The Fourth Form presented Sir James Barrie ' s whimsical little comedy, Alice Sit By the Fire, on the evening of No- vember 1 9th, On account of their splen- did acting, and owing to the universal appeal of Barrie ' s plays, the performance was a great success. Winnifred Gentle ' s Alice is especially worthy of mention. A very interesting debate took place on December 3rd: Resolved, that more knowledge can be obtained by reading than by travel. The arguments were well presented by both sides and show- ed much originality of thought and skill in oratory. The judges considered the negative to be the more convincing. On December 5 th, we had the plea- sure of a visit from Dr. Neil, who spoke to the Bible Class on the value of true friendship. He stayed and had tea .witk the girls, to their great delight. One of the best presented plays of the year was The Rosedale School for Charm, given by Form IIL The cos- tumes, acting and manners of the players were all very realistic. The School was charmed by their interpretation of this modern play, and so their aim was achieved. On February 18th, a play of a very different sort was put on by the Fifth Form, and, considering the length of the presentation was very well received by the audience. This was She Stoops to Conquer, by Goldsmith. The old- fashioned dress of the period, together with the picturesque and highly-flavored language and broad, rolling humor, cap- tivated the fancy of the onlookers and made them extremely lavish in their praise. Helen Large made an adorably modest heroine. Dr. Coyne came to speak to the School on Wednesday morning, February 23 rd, on The Care of the Teeth. His lec- ture showed us the great importance of keeping our teeth healthy if we .wish to be healthy ourselves. The girls left with the feeling that they had learned a great deal about this interesting subject. 44 The Branksome Slogan On Feb. 25 th, two very clever little French plays were put on by the French House, under the expert guidance of Miss Elliott, Chez la Modiste, and an amus- ing Dialogue, containing much brilliant repartee. All the parts were exceedingly well taken. There was also an exhibition of danc- ing with some delightful clogging num- bers and a few spirited folk dances, ex- ecuted by the Juniors. Mystery, thrills and romance filled the gymnasium on the 18 th of March, when the Second Form acted A Ghost Story before a breathless audience. It was an original representation of the eternal tri- angle question carried through with a great deal of pep to a highly satisfactory conclusion. Three and Four Special joined forces on the evening of Friday, the 25 th, and present ' d two comedies, Acid Drops and Elizabeth ' s Young Man. In the first the scene is laid in the Workhus and the humor lies mostly in the dry sar- castic speeches of a dreadful old woman with a barbed tongue, very ably acted by Louise Mathieu. The second play re- velled in amusing situations and compli- cations which kept the audience in roars of laughter from beginning to end. This completed the entertainments up to the Easter holidays and so ends my re- port. I think we may be proud of the interest, enthusiasm and talent displayed by the whole School, and consider the record shown by the Beta Kappa for the year 1926-27 a very creditable one. KATHERINE SCOTT, Secretary. The Flowers The tall and stately trilliums grow The periwinkles, dressed in blue Beside the cool clear brook. Wake in the early dawn And dainty purple violets blow And shake from off their lids the dew In some soft, grassy nook. That sparkles on the lawn. The pretty flowers in the wood, The roses in the lanes, The snowdrop with her snowy hood, Enjoy the April rains. By VERA DUNLOP, Form I. The Branksome Slogan 46 The Branksome Slogan Exams {With apologies to A, A. Milne,) A girl asked Rumor got A teacher Abroad again And the teacher That they were where Asked our Principal, They started — Could we have our exams Just before Easter Before Easter instead? W hen everyone was slack. The Principal The girls got Said, Certainly, Worried, And put it in And went to Her notebook. The Principal But when Fourth Form And she in her Heard it. Note-book They nearly dropped Put, Changed exams Dead! Back! We can ' t have Now, why have Exams then, Exams when It ' s far too They cause so much Early! Worry? We ' ll go to the Prefects We ' ll try to do And see what they ' ll do. Without them, The Prefects asked Even though it ' s sad. The Principal; Then we ' ll get She said, Our Principal I ' ll change it, A brand new note-book, Then put it in Bound in purple Her note-book Leather, And thought she was The best she ever Through! Had! L. TEDMAN, Form IV. Exchanges 011a Podrida — Halifax Ladies ' Col- lege, Halifax, N.S. One of our best exchanges — very well written. Vox Lycei — Lisgar St. Collegiate Inst., Ottawa, Ont. A very good magazine — your head- ings are great. Bishop ' s College School, Lennoxville, Que. A very good exchange — nicely ar- ranged. Saint Andrew ' s College, Aurora, Ont. A splendid exchange — well illustrated. St. Peter ' s College, Adelaide, Australia. A good exchange — .we suggest a few more drawings. We like to hear from our fellow- colonials. Vox Collegii — Ontario Ladies ' Col- lege, Whitby, Ont. A good magazine — we suggest more stories. Blue and White — Rothesay Collegi- ate, Rothesay, N.B. A good exchange — a little more pep please. The Tech Flash — N.S. Technical School. A very interesting magazine — we like your cover designs. Oakwood Oracle — Oakwood Collegi- ate, Toronto. A good magazine — a few more stor- ies, please. The Ashburian — Ashbury College, Ottawa, Ont. Your sports are well written — haw about a few more sketches and stories? Bishop Strachan School, Toronto. A good magazine — a few jokes would improve it. The Hermes — Nutana Collegiate Inst., Saskatoon, Sask. A well-edited magazine. The Salt Shaker — Nutana Collegiate Inst., Saskatoon, Sask. A peppy paper — a few sketches would improve it. The Magnet — Jarvis St. Collegiate Inst., Toronto. A very good exchange — your stories are splendid. 47 jUN 101 5 Santa Glaus Helpers All day long Santa Claus had been very busy. To-morrow he must leave his Northern home to take presents to boys and girls all over the world. Yet he couldn ' t go if he hadn ' t enough toys; and his sack was only half full. Oh, if only the Brownies were here, he thought, and sighed deeply. Where .were the Brownies? No one knew. One dark night they had disappeared and no traces of them had been found. Santa Claus was broken-hearted over this be- cause although the Sprites, Gnomes, and many other little fairy-folk helped him, none were as clever and skilful as the Brownies. As dusk came on, Santa laid down his work for it was too dark to see. Sadly he closed the shop, think- ing how disappointed the children would be when he arrived .with so few toys. Early the next morning he awoke. and went to his shop to pack the toys. And there he saw hundreds of Brown- ies hard at work. There were so many toys there that Santa Claus gasped. Where have you been, little Brownies? he asked, when he recovered from his surprise. We ran away, they cried, and made all those toys to surprise you. You are good little Brownies, said Santa Claus. You shall have a re- ward. You shall go with me and help deliver presents to the children. The Brownies were delighted and shouted v ith joy, for they had always wanted to go with him. So the Brownies went and helped Santa Claus fill many stockings, and I am sure that no one spent a happier Christmas than they. HELEN ROOKE, Sr. Ill (age 11). 48 The Branksome Slogan ; [ 49 A Secret Bower There ' s a little pool deep in the wood That sparkles diamond clear; There are tiny violets round its banks And birds ' nests hidden near. Tobogganing I like to go tobogganing, Whizzing down the hill. And, oh! it is so thrilling, A zip! and then — just still.. This little spot belongs to me, ' Tis like a fairy bower; And fairies sometimes visit me, Just at the twilight hour. ELINOR HAMILTON (age 13). My sister and my brother Came along with me. Till a call from my mother; Children, time for tea. HELEN SHEPHERD (age 11) The Bunny Race Thousands of years ago, there lived Brownies, Gnomes, Elves and Fairies. Now these people lived in a city called Little People ' s City. They also had a kingdom called The Little People ' s Kingdom. The king ' s name was King Pippin, and his wife was called Queen of the Roses (the people had given her this name) . They had a daughter whom the people named the Snow Princess and also a son .who was Prince Knot-Knock. These little folk liked sports very much, so the king decided to have a bunny race. Though neither the king nor the queen told about this, it leaked out. (I think it was the Prince, don ' t you?) It spread like fire and messengers flew hither and thither. And on everybody ' s tongue was the question, Are you going to race? There were many visits to the shops, especially the clothes-shop. Tailors going to houses and coming out a few hours later would hear, Yoo-hoo, Tailor — another cus- tomer. At last the great day came. Every- body who was going to race had a big brown bunny with reins and riding whip to match their bunny. The Gnomes dressed for the race in a red cap, a black vest with yellow frilled col- lar, tight green knickers, black socks with red tops and black riding boots. The little Elves dressed all in red. The judge was a man called Phoebe and the little folk liked him very much. Only the Gnomes and Elves were going to race. Phoebe said, Are you ready? then he lifted his hand, dropped it and they were away. Up hill, down dale, through mea- dows, jumping small streams, through moss and flowers, flying through valleys, they at last rounded a dangerous curve and there was a straight run home. They sped past farms and fields. Pixie the Gnome .was first, but Nimbleshank, not to be outdone by his friend, whispered something in his rabbit ' s ear. His bunny gave one spring and caught up to his bunny friend, and they .were racing neck and neck. There ' s the winning post! Who ' s first? Ah! Nimbleshank is first. There was great rejoicing about it and a great feast was held in honor of Nimble- shank. But Nimbleshank, proud of his own success, did not forget his bunny who had won the race for him and he gave his bunny clover, carrots and every- thing a bunny likes. JEAN GORDON, Sr. Ill (age 10). 50 The Branksome Slogan Nimbleshank ' s Victory Thumb Tack, Pcekin, Bobbin and Nimblcshanks were four little elves, who spent the day racing over the meadcxws on their bunny steeds, chasing butterflies, tickling big black beetles when they had just settled down for an afternoon nap, and doing all sorts of other mischievous things. They lived in a large, hollow tree in the midst of a wood, just the place for such mischievous little people. And all around the outskirts of the wood were large, sunny meadows. On this certain day, they were to have a race on their bunnies; so, of course, they were up bright and early getting their steeds ready for the race. At last, the four bunnies were lined up in front of the hoUaw tree in a row, each with his rider by his side. Nimbleshanks cracked his whip and off they went at a breakneck speed. Thumb-Tack was the first to tumble off. He was trying to get ahead of Peekin when he suddenly found himself on the ground, and got up just in time to see the little white fluffy tail of his bunny disappear through the trees. Meanwhile, the others had reached the meadows, and all in a moment Peekin ' s bunny tripped and tossed him away up in the air. So now there were only Bobbin and Nimble- shanks left. On and on they went, neck to neck and each getting more and more excited every minute. They were only twenty yards from the winning post when Bobbin got so excited and bobbed so hard that he bobbed right off his bun- ny ' s back. So it was Nimbleshanks who won. Now these elves were very cheery little fellows and were just as much excited if someone else had won a game or a race as they would if they had won it them- selves. So in a minute Peekin and Thumb Tack came puffing up. Hur- rah for Nimbleshanks, they cried. And hoisting the triumphant Nimbleshanks on their shoulders, they carried him home to the house in the wood, where a great feast was prepared in his honor. GWYNNETH SINCLAIR, Jr. IV. (Age 12.) My Pony I wish I had a pony, I wish, I wish, I wish; Fd drive her up and down the streets. And give her cream and sweets. But now I ' ve got a pony I don ' t do what I said; I give her hay and oatmeal. And send her right to bed. My Dog I lost my little doggie, Not so very long ago; If anybody finds her. Will you kindly let me know? She was a cute wee doggie, She was all black and white. And when she jumped and ran about, She played with all her might. ELSIE WOODS, Form III, Jr. School. The Branksome Slogan 51 Birds I love the little birdies, They sing to me all day, They wakened me this morning, And made me think ' twas May. I heard a robin singing In the field to-day; I crept up very quietly. Lest I ' d frighten him away. His song was very cheery. Such a puffy little chest; I could not help thinking That of life he gets the best. There ' s a bird I have never seen before, He ' s hopping right up to my door; Come, little birdie, just back from the South, Tell me your story from your own little mouth. M. J. SEGSWORTH, Jr. III. Pussy Pussy, Pussy, where are you going? I ' m going to the garden to play. Pussy, Pussy, with .whom will you play? I ' ll play with the fairies all day. ELINOR BIRKETT (age 7) . Thoughts I walked with my sister, hand in hand. Along the far - stretching beauteous strand. That day as I strolled by the ocean ' s roll, My thoughts were off at the cold North Pole; But hers .were in a warmer land, Down by the ocean and golden s trand; Someday there she hopes to go. Off where the roses and hollyhocks grow. VIVIEN CAMPBELL (age 12). Miss H.: Doe ; anyone know .where Dorothy B — is to-day? Pupil: Oh, yes! She ' s in bed with her heart. Mary L.: A point is that which has position but no sides, Miss MacN.: (reverting to her explan- ation of the Conditional, after having given the class a scolding) : Now, al- ways remember, I should be loved. Miss R. : On account of carol prac- tice, there will be no baths to-night, but will those who should have them to- night get in as many as they can to- morrow night. Miss B. (in Chemistry) : Mary, what liquid will not freeze? Mary (brightly) : Hot water. They say that the young married peo- ple of to-day feather their nests with down — a dollar down. (At Macbeth, staged by amateurs, the orchestra for some time had been get- ting ready to play.) 1st Girl: Why are they .waiting? 2nd Girl: They ' re looking for the Lost Chord. The Senior has a happy lot. She has no care for the morrow; She needn ' t get all bothered and hot, Coz she ' s never tempted to borrow. The Branksome Slogan 53 A Picture No Artist Can Paint Picture a leisurely First Form crowd. Picture Joyce Tedman not laughing out loud, Picture a lesson when Don hasn ' t been, Picture a vaudeville Jean hasn ' t seen; Singing young Betty, with tunes that arc quaint — There ' s a picture no artist can paint. Picture Joan Hannay with a look that is worn. Picture Elaine on time in the morn, Picture wee Largie not borrowing things. Or a class that is quiet, when the period bell rings; Picture our gym class all there when they ain ' t — There ' s a picture no artist can paint. Picture Joan Knowlton not loaded .with lore. Picture it making the rest of us sore. The Latin and French that Nora can ' t do. And brainy wee Kay, just six foot two ; Picture First Form without a complaint — There ' s a picture no artist can paint. G. RAE, Form I. The Elite There is, within the School, a noble band — Heroic company of world-wide fame, — Earnest in purpose, strong in Duty ' s name. prom morn till early eve they sweetly stand, Influence-shedders to the rank and file, prench exercises are their daily bread, Trig- problems all their waking dreams — in bed, Horace it is, who makes the sleepy smile Flicker o ' er faces sunk in well-earned rest. Qh, does it matter if their countenance Rouses no flutter in the manly breast? «Mind over matter! they protest ask- ance. B ' anksome is proud and praises them in song. Heaven protect them, for they can ' t live long! K. M. SCOTT. 54. The BRANKSOBfE Slogan By Their Words Ye Miss Read — Eating!!! Isn ' t that odd! Miss Armstrong — If you ' d ever been in the East. Miss Bowlby — I ' d just like to see what you do in your study periods. Miss Craig — It ' s time for your bath now. Miss Elliott — Bon jour mes Enfants. Miss Faulkner — Up at eleven — girls! Miss Grierson — In Korea Mme Haye — Avez vous bien dormie. Miss Hugh — I don ' t know how th e do this in Ontario. Miss Kilpatrick — This is a beautiful lit- tle poem by Wordsworth. Mrs. Kennedy — That carol .was just lovely. Miss McLean — Now, girls, we have our suspicions. Shall Know Them Miss McLennan — Go up and change those high heels. Miss McDonald — If any of you see a dark green scribbler — Miss McMichael — Out of the doorways, girls. Miss McNeiHc— Well, in regards to that — Miss Reynar — That is the kind of bob I like. Miss Robinson — Now, girls, the League of Nations was formed to — Mrs. Steele — You haven ' t reported to me. Miss Tyrrell — Why, that looks more like basting. Miss Wilson — Well, I can ' t please every- body. ■mimiiMHiii Branksome Girl (who is a little late on Saturday morning) : go with you, my dear, as soon as these stockings are dry. TU be ready to The Branksome Slogan 55 Miss K. (in Literature II) : The girls who lived in the castles of olden days led a rather lonely life. It was dan- gerous to go outside the castle walls and they couldn ' t go to school to study, so they stayed at home and learned to cook themselves. Are you letting your hair grow? I can ' t stop it, can I? Burns: ' Tve done nothing but learn Bible verses. How many do we have to learn? Hargrove: Oh, just reams. Burns: Does Reams come after Reve- lations? J. C. (in Geometry I) : Miss H — , please how do you draw a conclusion? From a Geography exam.: Blanc Mange is the highest peak of the Alps. Why is the line so depleted? Where are the girls we love? Down in the basement of French House, Hugging the good old stove. Bright Latin Pupil: The Ablative of Means is put in the accusative case. Torr.: Really, Dot, you just look divine with your hair up. I mean it. You look so extinguished. In Memoriam Our hearts are shattered with sorrow; We weep for a life that is gone; (O the path it was so narrow) And now her days are done. Her nature was so joyous; Her song burst forth at dawn; (But the path it .was so perilous) And now her life is gone. Her sleep there is so glorious. Near the path that leads from the glen, (O the path it was so dangerous) Where that motor hit our hen! Anonymous. Try Them — Then Buy Them ! Latest Hits ! Latest Hits ! Crazy Words, Crazy Tune (with var- iations) by Grace Innis That Red-head Gal by Henry Sunny Disposish by Burus Wistful and Blue by Jessie K. •The Two of Us (close harmony here) by Stewart and Gentles Ain ' t She Sweet? by Christine That s a Good Girl by K. Tait Yankee Rose by Helen Large Baby-face by Tor Bibby My Cutie ' s Due at Two to Two by Bellamy Parade of the Wooden Soldiers by Parsons Whispering , by M. Miller Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie by Hargrave Deep Henderson . by Marg. In a Little Spanish Town (Gait) by Prim Fire! by Hoppy Tokio Blues .... by Momiji and Chika Me an ' My Boy Friend by Doyle Ray and His Little Chevrolet . by Judy . Sunday by the week-end boarders (in chorus) Smiles by Pirie Where D ' ya Get Those Eyes? by Betty Shepherd Cut Yourself a Piece of Cake by McBurney I Like Pie, I Like Cake .by Mary Clare Grand chorus by whole School — The Prisoner ' s Song (unanimously and anonymously written) by The Three Culprits H. Large: Did you see any lepers in India? P. Stewart: Oh, only in zoos. If you want to know .why Betty Evans Has undergone a reform. It ' s because she ' s nearer the t eavens. In a perfectly good little dorm. Teacher to IV Special: What is Manna? Pupils: Oh, that was when the waf- jfles and honey fell down from heaven. Helen: Would you please change this money? I want ten cents of it for ' Lent ' . Miss A.: You mean for lending, don ' t you? Your English is very poor. Flora: Have you taken your medi- cine yet, Tina? Christina: No, it says on the bottle ' Keep tightly corked ' . Miss S. (in Domestic Science) : . . . and sift all the ingredients. Kay: Please, how do you sift hot water? Miss K. (hearing Macbeth memory work) : I can ' t hear. Speak louder. Voice from back of room: A soft answer turneth away wrath. K. McB. to Miss R.: Two men unit- ed with the church to-day who had come from Scotland by letter. Miss R.: Tell me an interesting fact about the continent of Australia. Peggy D.: Oh, that ' s the continent that ' s entirely below sea level. 56 The Branksome Slogan 57 April Once more in misted April Matric. is drawing near, Throughout the halls of Branksome There dawns a panic fear. Within that hated brown book Dwell theorems fifty-five — To make our brains athletic — And deductions by the tribe. And ever in French grammar They trip us up, you know. Sometimes those examiners, Quel est le plural-beau. ' As for that demon Virgil He ought to feel ashamed For using poet ' s license Which knowing not we are blamed. And in our mental morals The thoughts go in and out, And as matric. grows nearer The .weeds begin to sprout. S. CAYLEY. 0 Helpful hints from the Intermediate Form: An oculist is a person who inoculates you. Estimate — to love. Guitar — I thought that was gaiter. Cantaloupe — Is that a fruit or an animal? Tariff is a roof. Caucus — Is that a caucus plant or a chicken ' s caucus? Miss R.: What ' s the chief mode of life of people in S. W. Asia? Shirley (hopefully) : They wander about in herds from place to place to graze. Eleanor (wishing Mabel to be a silent brother in the play): Miss R — , can ' t Mabel have an unspeakable part? B. J. O.: Shakespeare ' s life was a blank for years. Peggy D.: India is holy in the Tor- rid Zone. ' Ruth H.: Singular: mouse; plural, rat. The English became weary of Richard II because he gambolled too much. Joan of Arc was a pheasant girl, Glendower fled to the mountains of Whales. Casting off the Old Tie. 58 The Branksome Slogan Our Prefects Will Tina join the debutantes And still get everything she wants, Or will she be a sweet co-ed And try the languages instead? Will Kay Tait travel the deep sea blue, And see the country through and through. Or will she still a student stay And into Science pave her way? Will Sheila Lee make her debut And do the things a deb. must do, Or will she go to Varsity, And win some rarely- won degree? When Jessie goes to Evanston, Will she turn American, And study at North Western U., Or has she something else in view? Will Betty get her Ph. D., And talk on all things learnedly. Or will she from all knowledge stray, ' Cause gentlemen like blondes, they say? Will Sylvia set out for her degree And struggle with Latin and history. Or will she write a book on Greek, So that we all may learn to speak? Will McBurney be, in years advancing. Renowned to all for her tap dancing, Or will she be an opera star. And sing to crowned heads, near and far? Will Dottie ' s old familiar name Ring through fields of literary fame. Or will its glory still increase And keep her over in Rome or Greece? MARY PARSONS (by request). CALENDAR April 21. 30. May 7. 14. 16. 21. 28. June 3. 4. 5. 11. 13. 16. 17. Sept. 16. 18. 22, 24. 28. 30. 1. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 12. 15. 19. 22. Oct. Martin Harvey— Richard III. Dame Katherine Furse — Girl Guides. Miss Kilpatrick — India. Moving Pictures of the West. Dedication of Guide Flag at St. Simon ' s. Long Week-end. Aurora. Tennis Match— B.S.S. vs. B.H. Tennis Match— H.L.C. vs. B.H. Niagara Falls. Strawberry Festival. Closing Service — Rosedale Church. Sports. Alumnae Dinner. Closing. School Re-opened. Ben Hur. Election of B.K. Y.W.C.A. Officers. Initiation. Basketball— ' B.S,S. vs. B.H. Basketball — House vs. Day. Old Day Girls ' Entertainment. Swimming Pool Opened. Matheson Lang — The Wan- dering Jew. Basketball — Moulton vs. B.H. Dr. Grierson — Korea. Short Week-end. Basketball— H.L.C. vs. B.H. Swimming Meet. Basketball— B.S.S. vs. B.H. Alumnae Meeting. Oct. 27. Miss Livesay — ' ' Canadian Lit- erature. 29. Basketball— Old Girls vs. Pres- ent. Basketball — Form V. vs. Form IV. Masquerade. Nov. 2. Massey Hall — Boston Sym- phony. 5. Long Week-end. 11. Basketball— H.L.C. vs. B.H. 12. Basketball— T.C.S. vs. B.H. Entertainment in aid of Rama- bai. 15. Recital — Mrs. Huntley Green. 16. Basketball— B.S.S. vs. B.H. 17. Alumnae Luncheon — Montreal. 19. Alice Sit-By-the-Fire. 22. Russian Ballet. 24. Miss Cracaud— India. 24. Junior Plays,— Christmas Sale of Cards. 30. Basketball— T.C.S. vs. B.H. Dec. Jan. 3. Debate. 5. Dr. Neil. 7. Basketball— M.E.S. vs. B.H. Friedman. 17. Carol Service — Rosedale Church. 20. Christmas Tree. 21. Christmas Dinner. 11. School Re- opened. 14. Massey Hall — Roland Hayes. 21. Hockey — Varsity vs. McGill. 24. Royal Alexandra — The Gon- doliers. 59 60 The Branksome Slogan Jan. 27. 28. Feb. 1. 3. 4. 9. 10. 11. 12. 18. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 28. Mar. 1. Hockey — Jarvis vs. B.H. Skating Party. Massey Hall — Kreisler. Hockey — Victoria vs. B.H. Massey Hall — Macbeth. Canon Cody- — League of Na- tions. Hockey— H.L.C. vs. B.H. The Charm School. The Dance. She Stoops to Conquer. Hockey— H.L.C. vs. B.H. Hockey— B.S.S. vs. B.H. Dr. Coyne — Care of the Teeth. Mendelsscyhn. French Plays. Alumnae Theatre Night — Tona of Money. Visit to the Grange. Mar. 4. Rosedale S. S. Entertainment. 6. St. Paul ' s Church — Westmin- ster Choir. 9. Dr. Thompson— China. 11. Long Week-end. 18. A Ghost Story. Confirmation — St. Paul ' s. 25. Acid Drops. Elizabeth ' s Young Man. 30. Miss Griffith— Poland. April 1. Arena — Skating Carnival. 4. Recital — Pupils of Miss Lang- don and Miss Cairns. 5. Recital— Pupils of Miss Hill. 7. Physical Training Demonstra- tion. 8. Major Cross— From Calcutta to Llassa. School closed for Easter Holi- days. The Branksome Slogan 61 Prize List, 1926-27 Junior School. Form I., General Proficiency — Suzanne Sweatman, Pamela Eby. Form II., General Proficiency — Peggy Waldie. Conduct: Margaret Anger. Form HI., General Proficiency — Helen Rooke, Nora West. Form IV., General Proficiency — Joyce Sweatman, Vera Dunlop, Elinor Hamilton, Gwynneth Sinclair. Intermediate, General Proficiency- Helen Barclay (Scholarship), Nora Eaton, Mary Lambe, Ross Macdonald. Senior School. Form I., General Proficiency — Margaret Eaton, Dorothy Clark, Helen Richardson. Form II., General Proficiency — June Warren (Scholarship), Margaret Boyd, Nancy Wilson. Form III., General Proficiency — Betty Rutherford, Sylvia Cayley. Form IV., General Proficiency — Isobel Eastcott, Euphemia Walker. Mathematics: Isobel Eastcott. Euphemia Walker. Form v.. Classics — Margaret Donald. History of Art: Eleanor Lowry, Ruth Gray. House and Special Prizes. Senior Tennis Singles—Jeanne Mc- Kiggan. Senior Tennis Doubles— Jeanne Mc- Kiggan and Margaret Aitken. Junior Tennis Singles — Eleanor Lyle. Junior Tennis Doubles — Margaret Eaton and Ruth Hamilton. Senior Sports ' Championship — Eleanor Cutcliffe. Junior Sports ' Championship — Vera Dunlop. Sportsmanship— Margaret Aitken. Courtesy— Wynifred Burgess, Cather- ine McBumey, Lucile Robinson. Neatness. Constance Innes, Catherine McBur- ney, Frances McDiarmid, Lucile Robin- son. French House Prizes. Proficiency — Eleanor Lowry. Progress — Jessie Kelly. Resident Girls ' Prizes. Integrity — Norah Deacon. Perseverance — Marion Henderson. School Spirit — Margery Watson. Comradeship — Marion Douglas. Service — Peggy TurnbuU. Loyalty — Margaret Donald. Poetry. Lois Tedman. Alumnae Prize for English, Form V. Betty Piersol. Eleanor Stanbury Memorial Prize. Isobel Eastcott. Margaret T. Scott Memorial Prizes for the Memorization of Scripture. Catherine McBurney Katherine Scott Eleanor Cutcliffe Marjorie Eraser Margaret Boyd Isabel Eastcott Betty Hees Marion Henderson Wynifred Burgess Helen Barclay Rosamund Findlay Isobel Pirie Eleanor Lowry Kathryn Tait Jacqueline Dumaresq Margaret Riggs Helen Marshall School Medal for Scholarship — Mar- garet Donald. Jean Hume Memorial Medal (Scholar- ship, Influence, Athletics) — Margery Watson. 62 The Branksome Slogan Branksome Alumnae VERY enjoyable dinner at the vour 23 — 19, but play was extended School, at which Miss Read five minutes, the score at the end of the entertained the members, game being 19 — 19. Those who played marked the eighteenth annual for the Alumnae were Margaret Aitken, meeting of the Branksome Hall Marion Ainslic, Margery Watson, Helen Alumnae Association on June Home, Ruth Gray and Jessie Wright. 16th, 1926. Our second meeting was the annual Over two hundred members were sale of Christmas cards. During the af- present at the dinner, which was fol- tcrnoon several very enjoyable plays were lowed by a dance in the gymnasium. given by the Junior School, and tea was The annual business meeting was held served by members of the Executive, after the dinner. The Secretary ' s report A most successful theatre night was was read by Phyllis Hollinrake, the held at the Empire Theatre on February Treasurer ' s report by Helen Rutherford, 28th. The play, Tons of Money, the Treasurer of the Building Fund by was highly amusing and greatly enjoyed Mary Barker for Annabel Auld. These by every one present, were followed by an address by the Presi- On April 23 rd Miss Read entertained dent, Jean Morton, in which she touched the members of the Committee and rep- on necessary funds and made an appeal rescntatives of the Alumnae Association for greater co-operation on the part of bf the Bishop Strachan School, Glen the members of the Alumnae. A dis- Mawr, Havergal, Moulton and St. Mar- cussion of Alumnae aims followed. The garet ' s at luncheon. We were very in- meeting closed with a pleasant tribute to terestcd to meet these members of other Miss Read made by Dora Thompson in Associations and to hear of their activi- a clever speech. ties. The following officers were elected for JESSIE WRIGHT, ' 25, Secretary, the year 1926-27:— Alumnae Treasurer ' s Report. Hon. President — Miss Read. Receipts President — Elizabeth Scott. Balance on Hand $70.13 1st Vice-President— Janet Gibson. llH ' HH ' j ZZZZZ 107.00 2nd Vice-President — Dorothy Stafford. Interest on Account 6.60 Secretary — Jessie Wright. Proceeds from Alumnae Meet- Treasurer— Helen Rutherford. ' Treasurer of Building Fund — Anna- Total $220.75 u«i a„tj Expenditures — A - Expenses 36.70 Slogan Representative — Amslie Mc- Building Fund Treasurer, for Michael. Bonds 150.00 Committee — Jean Morton, Mary Total $186.70 Barker, Lenore Gooderham, Isobcl Ross. Balance on Hand 34.05 Margery Watson, Helen Wright, Mary Alumnae Building Fund Treasurer ' s u u 11 Report. Hanna Hall. Receipts— The first meeting in the autumn took Balance on Hand $60.46 - f 1 t 1 11 t o 1 t Bank Interest 5.91 the rorm or a basketball match at bchooL Christmas Sale 179.91 the Alumnae playing the Present Girls. Theatre Night 524.70 A large number of members turned out Life Memberships 120.00 - - Interest on Bonds 36.00 for the game and, ably led by Lenore pr m Alumnae Treasurer for Gooderham, gave vociferous support to for Bonds 150.00 the team. The game ended in our fa- Total on Hand $1,076.98 I The Branksome Slogan 63 Gifts to the School Alumnae Association — Prize for English, Form V. Alumnae Association — One $500 bond for Scholarship Fund. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Stanbury — Prize for English, Form IV. Jean McMichael, ' 11 — Prize for Poetry. Miss Frances H. Grant — Prizes for Mathematics, Form IV. Eleanor Ross, ' 24 — Prize for Service. Mary Barker, ' 23 — Prize for Swim- ming. Lenore ooderham, ' 24— Prize for Swimming. Mrs. C. R. Lorway — Prize for Sports, Miss Edith M. Read — Two $100 bonds for prizes for Mathematics. Lionel Rawlinson Sons — Walnut Fire Screen, with School Crest. Books for Library by author, Dora O. Thompson. Life Members Annabel Auld, ' 09. Mabel Richardson Bertram, ' 08. Jean Fleck Barclay, ' 11. Miss Freda Cole. Ethel Ames Coombs, ' 07, Mary Hendrie Cumming, ' 21. Mabel Russell Davey, ' 06. Muriel Gibson de la Mothe, ' 08. Daisy Robertson Gall, ' 11. Beverley Grant, ' 25. Mary Hanna Hall, ' 07. Phyllis Hollinrake, ' 20. Jean Ross Mackay, ' 06. Margaret Phippcn McKee, ' 23. Jean Morton, ' 08. Florence Puddington, ' 24. Phyllis Stephenson. ' 11. Dora Thompson, ' 13. Margery Watson, ' 26. Jessie Wright, ' 25. Miss Read spent Easter in Quebec, and saw Dorothy Young PfeifFer and Stella Cameron Convery. Ruth Porter sails for Europe in May. Winifred Burgess, Miriam Walters and Frances Playfair are attending Macdon- ald Hall, Stc. Anne de Bellevue. Margaret Kent McKelvey spent the winter in California. Ruth Bone is to be riding instructress at Camp Wapomeo this summer. Marjorie Burrill Wood is living at Malta, where her husband is stationed. Laurette Benjamin Neal is in England for an indefinite stay. Mary Lawson and Edith Coleman spent March and April in California. Helen Willoughby is head nurse of one of the operating rooms, Toronto Gen- eral Hosptal. Helen Goring sailed February 12 for the Mediterranean. Mollie Kirkland is a shopper in Eaton ' s. Marion Hanna is doing research work in the Department of Medicine, Toronto University. Anna Mae Hees sailed for England in February. Mary Wilcock is attending Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Marion Baillie Green is President of the Toronto Junior League, Norah Marks, Secretary; Jean Ganong, Assistant Secretary; Sylvia Lyon Deyell, Treasurer, and Olga Tough, Social Chairman. Helen Playfair is studying art at the Technical School. Phyllis West and Helen Rutherford are taking post graduate work in Dietec- tics. Margaret Estabrooks is spending a year in London, England. Isabelle Sheridan, who is living in Cali- fornia, is one of Mary Pickford ' s secre- taries. Blanche Simpson spent March and April in Ottawa. Marjorie Moore Stein is in London, England. Helen Findlay has a position in her father ' s office. Mary Barker is teaching swimming and junior dancing at the school. Jean and Goldie McLachlan went on a cruise of the West Indies in January. Millicent Boyd, who graduated from the Wellesley Hospital last June, spent Christmas in Vancouver. Kathleen Clarke is attending school in France. Ethel Trees, Marion Kirkpatrick and Nancy Wright were members of a party that toured the West last July. 64 The Branksome Slogan 65 St. Claire Macdonald won a scholar- ship for drawing at the Ontario College of Art and also the Rous Mann first prize for lettering and design. Annella Minnes graduated from Queen ' s last June. Margaret Follett is much interested in C.G.I. T. work and is also taking organ lessons. Marjorie Macdonnell is on a trip round the .world. Audrey Lavelle graduates this year from the Welleslcy Hospital. She is senior nurse in the operating room. Isabel Thomas Day graduated in medi- cine last June. She has gone to live in Vancouver. CarabcUe Lusk Sparling, who has been living in London, England, for the last few years, has returned to Toronto, where she will reside in future. Helen Whaley is a special nurse at Toronto General. Jean Pirie is at Lcs Fougeres, Lau- sanne, where Esther Outerbridge has been for the last two years. Muriel Munn spent some time in Bos- ton and Toronto this winter, returning to Newfoundland in April. Jean Hanna AUward has gone to Lon- don. England, for an indefinite stay. Jacqueline Sinclair is teaching in the Hamilton Collegiate Institute. Lois Adams is taking a post graduate course in children ' s work at the Dental Dispensary. Rochester, N.Y. Margaret McQueen Heard wintered in California. Norah Deacon is taking piano lessons at the school. Alice Anderson has been appointed medical missionary to Central India. Bessie Boehm is in the sports shop at Eaton ' s. Florence Campbell of Winnipeg has gone to California to live. Frances Whitman, who is teaching French at Halifax Ladies ' College, and is also taking a business course, spent Easter in Toronto. Margaret Campbell has been studying piano in New York this winter. Bessie Webster is training as a nurse in the Gait Hospital. Margaret Phippen McKee returned from England early in April. Jean McMichael, Annabel Auld and Daisy Robertson Gall spent Easter in At- lantic City. Margaret McLean spent the winter in Ottawa. Margaret Maclennan Smythe won a first prize in a recent dressmaking compe- tition. Edith Burchell Southam, who is living in Montreal, spent Christmas in Halifax. Kathleen Wilson visited Marjorie Jones in New York and spent some time in Dayton, Ohio, before returning home. Isabelle Eastcott graduated recently from business college, winning the gold medal. Eleanor Whitman Rathkins, who has been living in Brighton, England, has moved to Toronto. Margaret Donald is studying art at the Central Technical. Isabel Bryce has a position in J. J. Gibbons Advertising, Ltd. Phyllis Hollinrake, who played a harp solo at the Branksome Hall Christmas carol service, was in Philadelphia in Jan- uary. Juanita Trapp entered Sick Children ' s Hospital in January to complete Dictec- tics Course. Esther de Beauregard and Florence Eraser graduate from Varsity this year. Mary Rowell represented the Student Christian Movement of Canada last sum- mer at conferences held in England, Jugo Slavia and Denmark. She spent the win- ter in England at the Training College of the Brtish Y.W.C.A. in Birmingham. Florence Coatsworth obtained honors and Virginia Beatson passed in the mid- summer A.T.C.M. examinations at To- ronto Conservatory. Irlma Kennedy took the Mediterranean cruise this winter. 66 The Branksome Slogan Amca Brcwin spent Christmas in Eng- land. Miriam Ames is Assistant Director of Visiting Nurse Service with the John Hancock Life Insurance Co., Boston, Mass. Constance Harding replaced head dieti- cian at the Sick Children ' s Hospital for six weeks. Margaret Parker spent Easter in Ber- muda. Isabel Ross and Amy Gundy sailed for France in April. Amy Angstrom Suckling and her part- ner won the Toronto Skating Club ten- step competition. Jean Francis took part in a recent pro- duction of Twelfth Night at Hart House. Ruth Stewart went to California in March, returning by the Canadian West in May. Elsie Pense Molott, who is living in India, will spend the summer in Eng- land. Bessie Stone is attending Varsity. Joyce Glasgow, who is in Lausanne, spent Easter in the south of France with Sylvia Dilworth. Kathleen Burrows spent Easter in Vic- toria. Elizabeth Scott, who is teaching Do- mestic Science at the school, spent Easter in New York. Elinor Bone is on the staff of the To- ronto Conservatory. Peggy TurnbuU and Helen Home are in training at the Toronto General. Mary Tyrrell Dalton, who is living in Kingston, spent last summer in Nova Scotia. Margaret Morton Lightbourn arrived in Toronto from Bermuda early in May and will spend the summer in Canada. Katherine Strickland spent the last two weeks in April visiting in Philadelphia. Bonnie Gray is technician in the Patho- logical Department, Toronto University. Marjorie Walker graduated April 28 from St. Luke ' s Hospital, New York. Janet Gibson, who graduated from Varsity last year in the General Course, is now attending Osgoode Hall. Meredith White graduates this year from Acadia. Alison King spent some time in New York and Ottawa this winter. Kathleen Tait graduated this spring from the Presbyterian Hospital, New York City. Jean and Gladys Rankin spent the win- ter in Florida. Ruth Goulding, who is at school in France, spent Easter in Jerusalem. Lucy Hunter, Dorothy Thomas and Elizabeth Ramsay are going to Europe with the University Tour. Patricia Walker has a position with Delysia. Dorothy Harding and Katherine An- derson graduate this year from Varsity in the General Course. Eileen Odevaine will spend the sum- mer in Europe. Shirley Stewart spent the winter cruis- ing in the West Indies. Nadine Angstrom has a position in the Girls ' Collegiate School, Glendora, Calif. Viola Cameron is on the staff of the Montreal Star. Mary Eraser is dietician in a New Jer- sey hospital. Edith Brown has been taking the Den- tal Assistant ' s Course at the Dental Col- lege, Toronto. Helen Walton is taking post graduate work at the University. She spent Eas- ter in New York. Ruth McRoberts Pickard and her three children, who are living in Detroit, spent some weeks in Weyburn, Sask., this spring. Evelyn Darling spent last summer abroad. Ruth Gray is attending the Margaret Eaton School. Jean Maxwell has a position in a To- ronto office. Eleanor Ross is President of her year at Varsity. The Branksome Slogan 67 Drina Donald is in first year Occupa- tional Therapy, Toronto University. Elizabeth Cuddy, Euphemia Walker, Kathleen Gillies and Margery Watson are in the first year General Course at Var- sity. Margery is Vice-President of her year. Helen Coatsworth is taking post grad- uate work leading to a M.A. degree. Norah Parkes was one of the nurses on a C.P.R. boat taking the world cruise this winter. Mary Duff spent last summer abroad. Ruth Henderson spent two months in Edmonton this winter. Kathleen Ryan returned to Winnipeg in April after wintering in California. Marion Coote is attending the Van- couver Art School. Lucile Robinson and Jeanne McKig- gan are studying piano at the Toronto Conservatory. Beverley Grant, Sterling Westland and Marion Ainslie are in the graduating class of the Margaret Eaton School. Marion has accepted a position in a school in Overton, Penn. The following members of the Alum- nae visited the school during the past year: — Bessie Storey Cole, Reda Fuller- ton Barker, Jean Ferguson Morine, Eve- lyn MacKay. Helen Marshall, Muriel Munn, Frances Whitman, Margaret Campbell, Kathleen Wilson. Lulu Colquhoun Bray is in charge of the Bureau for the Feeble Minded for San Francisco County. Elizabeth Mackenzie is visiting in Cali- fornia. A branch of the B.H.A.A. was started in Montreal this winter. The first meet- ing was a most enthusiastic one. It took the form of a luncheon held at the Wind- sor Hotel November 17. wjiich Miss Read attended. The follcwing were present: — Mrs. Grant Campbell (Miss Field) , Miss Blanchard, Miss Shand, Jean Fleck Barclay, Florence Drury Boucher, Viola Cameron, who was appointed Alumnae Representative, Alice Reid Car- ley, Sybil Croll, Marion Douglas, Made- line DuBlois, Eileen Norcross Mapes, Margaret Walton Meyer, Eleanor Mac- Kay, Gladys Lee Reade, Kathleen Chip- man Runciman, Dorothy Leishman Rolph, Dorothy Norrie Searle, Mary Martin Small, Edith Burchell Southam, Margaret Smythe, Marjoric Gordon Smith. 68 The Branksome Slogan Births 1926. Isabel Stephenson Wjmkie, daugrhter, Elizabeth, April 30th. Janet Bristol Maunder, a son, John Franklin Bristol, May 13th. Dorothy Young Pfeiffer, a son, Gordon Matheson, May 13th. Gladys Simpson Brown, a daughter, May 18th. Joan Stewart Bate, twin sons, Derrick and David, May 25th. Marjorie Becker Smith, a daughter. May 29th. Ruth McRoberts Pickard, a daughter, Barbara Anne, May 31st. Jean McTavish Van Wyck, a daughter, June 4th. Ray Gordon O ' Reilly, a daughter, July 8th. Beatrice Morang McLaughlin, a son, July 11th. Marion Medland Dow, a daughter, Lor- na Jane, July 15th. Loma McLean Sheard, a son, July 22nd. Leota Myers Graham, a daughter, July 28th. Jean Maclaren Jasperson, a son, Fred- erick Bon, July 30th. Ruth McCormack Brown, a daughter, Barbara, July. Muriel Scholfield Grant, a son, July 30th. Minetta Bradshaw Firstbrook, a son, Aug. 4th. Margaret Morton Lightbourn, a fion, Aug. 6th. Mary Ponton Armitage, a son, John Douglas, Aug. 26th. Audrey Morine Garrett, a daughter, Alli- son, Sept. 18th. Margaret McQueen Heard, a daughter, Sept. 21st. Margaret Lawson Early, a daughter, Margaret Jane, Oct. 7th. Jean Southam Peters, a daughter, Paula Jean, Oct. 9th. Mary Hendrie Gumming, a daughter, Oct. 19th. Ethel Goldstein Bernstein, a son, Oct. 26th. Bernice Till Wamock, a son, Nov. 2nd. Jessie Winchester Moore, a son, Joseph Douglas, Nov. 13th. Marguerite Martin Cassels, a son, Nov. 18th. Nan Lewis Sweetser, a daughter, Nov. 25th. Frances Mulock Johnston, a son, Nov. 30th. Virginia Outerbridge Gooi er, a dlaugh- ter, Cynthia Marion, Dec. 3rd. Marion Gibson Rowlandson, a daughter, Daphne Grace, Dec. 9th. Pauline Stanlbury Woodworth, a son, Dec. 13th. Constance Watkins Rees, a daughter, Jane Ann, Dec. 21st. 1927. Isobel Watt Osboume, a daughter, Jan. 2nd. Dorothy Warren O ' Hara, a son, Jan. 2nd. Marion Baillie Green, a diaughter, Jan. 4th. Irene Goldstein Samuel, a son, Jan. 12th. Katie Maclaren Irwin, a son, Jan. 15th. Florence Kingsiley Bastow, a daughter, Jan. 18th. Stella Cameron Convery, a daughter, Jan. 19th. Lilias Ralston Hawke, a son, Feb. 9th. Aileen Calvert Davies, a daughter, Elean- or Elizabeth, Feb. 14th. Marion O ' Hara Crysdale, a son, Feb. 17th. Dorothy Leeming LeCorbeill ' er, a son, Leeming, Feb. 18th. Marjorie Reid Jackson, a daughter, March 10th. Bernice Jephcott Sanderson, a son, March 29th. Alexander Lee Dagg, a daughter, March. Eileen Carpenter Phippen, a son, March 29th. Mary Han na Hall, a daughter, Mary Jean, April 1st. Winnifred Gray Goodeve, a daughter, Margaret Elaine, April 16th. Ethel Cook Walkey, a daughter. May 3rd. Rita Bristol Foster, a son. May 3rd. Margaret Binns Parker, a son, April 26th. Marriages 1926. Mary McCormack to Dr. Joseph William Draper, April 19th. Margaret Binns to Mr. Frank Parker, May 2nd. Marjorie Reid to Mr. Kenneth B. Jack- son, May 26th. Betty Eraser to Mr. Eugene Hume Bur- ton, June 1st. Edith Burchell to Mr. Richard Southam, June 2nd. Eleanor Sproatt to Dr. David W. Pratt, June 17th. Myrtle Evans to Mr. Lewis W. Lawson, June 26th. Laurette Benjamin to Mr. Arthur L. Neal, Aug. 2nd. The Branksome Slogan 69 Rosalind Morley to Mr. Ewen MacEwen, Aug. 4th. Marjorie Moore to Capt. C. R. S. Stein, Aug. 23rd. Frances Kilvert to Mr. Douglas Munro, Aug. 28th. Evelyn Smith to Capt. John B. Conroy, Sept. 3rd. Mary Morwood to Mr. Duncan D. Milloy, Sept. 4th. Florence Verity to Mr. Reginald V. El- liott, Sept. 6th. Isobel Temple to Mr. Chas. Wilfred Som- ers, Sept. 11th. Jean Ferguson to Mr. Laurie A. Morine, Sept. 11th. Kathleen Lewis to Mr. Henry M. Den- nehy, Sept. 16th. Marjorie Hattie to Mr, Chas. W. Moffatt, Sept. 23rd. Erie Sheppard to Mr. John Catto, Oct. 2nd. Jean Welsh to Mr. Chester N. Weldon, Oct. 4th. Alice Livingstone to Mr. Lyle W. Kidd, Oct. 6th. Eleanor Ard to Mr. Douglas A. Darrock, Oct. 9th. Ruth B thwell to Dr. Elgin Wansbor- ough, Oct. 16th. Marie Carpenter to Mr. Donald G. Ross, Oct. 23rd. Marjorie Gordon to Mr. E. Gerald Smith, Nov. 2nd. Alice Bryce to Dr. Augustus R. Felty, Dec. 1st. Muriel Mopre to Dr. Lawrence A. Bragg, Dec. 27th. Henrietta Loft to Mr. Fletcher Waldron, Dec. 1927. Jean McKay to Mr. John Beattie, Janu- ary. Phyllis Wickstead to Mr. Walter Ellis, Feb. 12th. Marjorie Bone to Mr. J. Pearse Walwyn, April 26th. IN MEMORIAM. Grizel Gow, June 20th, 1926. Margaret Pyke, September 13th, 1926. Maud Kern, September 15th, 1926. Leonie Armstrong Meakes, January 10th, 1927. Wilbur Morton, son of Margaret Morton Lightbourn, Nov. 4th, 1926. Bertram Mulock, son of Frances Mulock Johnston, Feb. 23rd, 1927. 76 The Branksome Slogan BRANKSOME HALL :: :: Still Making Progress THE EARMARKS OF PROGRESS are very much in evidence a ' t 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 ou tdbor and indoor sport is an absolute neces- sity for the development, so that the H lth of Bod(y 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 emphasizes the spirit of Canad ' a, in that we cannot stand s till ; we must go on, and in developing the human element 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 our- selves. Success is an individual affair. Producing, Earn- ing and) Saving will bring contentment. THE WALKER HOUSE, The House of Plentty, has been the home of the parents of many of the girls attending our Halls oi Learning. The management of the Walker House is ever alert and watchful for the comforts of Ladies and Kiddies, and endeavors at all times to preserve an atmos- phere as near the 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 The Branksome Slogan 77 Ye Olde Firme Heintzman Co. WHAT other instrument can give the musical satisfaction that comes with a Heintzman 6f Co. Piano? From every standpoint — fine appearance, musical tone, delicate touch and real permanence — the Heintzman 6i Co. Piano is the decided choice of those who consider piano value from the angle of aesthetic beauty and practical economy. You can own a Heintzman fii Co. Piano to-day — then the joy of possessing the finest piano will be yours. Write tor Our Catalogue and Price List HEINTZMAN HALL 193-197 Yonge Street TORONTO 8 The Branksome Slogan Camera Portraits Kingsdale 5023. 93 BLOOR ST. W. DISCOUNT TO BRANKSOME PUPILS, When bener Leather Goods are bought, Julian Sale is always sought. North--South--East--West Which Ever Way Your Trip Tends- You can select your complete travelling equipment from our display at 105 KING ST. WEST The Julian Sale Leather Goods Co., Ltd. Everything in Traveling Goods The Branksome Slogan 79 HoltT nfreY? THE clothes instinct which enables some women to choose unerringly, leads them to Holt, Renfrew to make their selections. Here are fashions which will reflect your personality — things so obviously right for you that they could not have been chosen for any- one else. And Holt, Renfrew prices are really most reasonable. FURS CLOTH COATS DRESSES SPORTS WEAR MILLINERY LINGERIE ACCESSORIES Yonge at Adelaide TORONTO 80 The Branksome Slogan Can You Imagine a Mix-Up like This? 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 been washed at home so that it had stretched and the color had run, hats from the North- West Mounted Police, a leather coat from St. Louis, cushions from some of the MAIL ORDERS Out-of-Town Folks: We pay return ship- ping charges on all orders except rugs and carpets. City prices. Patented shipping container prevents creasing. Write for booklet giving prices. 253 Spadina Road, Toronto 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 lolli- 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 Langley ' s stand so high — and why Langley ' s can do ordinary jobs of cleaning and press- ing so much better. CLEANERS «No DYERS Jlways try CARNAHAN ' S First YOU ARE TZ 1 FOR YOUR SURE OF ul Uc MONEY Quality and Service C ARN AH AN ' S DRUG STORES 741 YONGE, AT BlOOR 393 CHURCH, AT CARLTON Randolph 0341 Elgin 1145 TORONTO The Branksome Slogan 81 For The College Girl There ' s nothing smarter than the new frocks shown in our cosy upstairs shop. Ask your classmates — or, better still, come in and see them. A friendly welcome awaits you. MISS ACTON MISS TELFER Smart Frock Shoppe Limited 4th Floor, Ryrie Bldg., cor. 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TORONTO The Branksome Slogan 87 The World ' s Most Healthful Dress Shoe The DRESTO In Satin, Sauterno Kid and Patent The Dresto embodies beauty of line, daintiness of weight and materials, a heel as high as it should be worn, and other hygienic features never before obtainable in a Natural Tread Dress Shoe. Price 12.00. TAPLIN NATURAL TREAD SHOES LIMITED 32 West King Street, Toronto John Drynan Co., Limited 711 YONGE ST AT BLOOR Knitted Sports Wear LACES GLOVES RIBBONS HOSIERY NECKWEAR LINGERIE BAGS NOTIONS HANDKERCHIEFS 88 The Branksome Slogan SWISS SERVICES ALWAYS RELIABLE SOFT WATER WASHING Send us your finest Lingerie, Silks, Flannels, Shirts and Collars. You will be more than satisfied with our service. Phone Elgin 3615. Our Driver Will Call Promptly SWISS L AUMDRY 105 SIMCOE STREET Let Your Telephone Wire Be Your Clothes Line The Branksome Slogan 89 Stevenson Sutherland EXCLUSIVE SPORT WEAR One and Two-piece Frocks Smart Coats Maids ' Aprons and Caps Lingerie All New Shades in Hosiery and Gloves 92 Bloor West Telephone KIngsdale 5047 BIACAKE Food Shop 1 03 Bloor St E. Home Made Baking Butterscotch Muffins Graham Jam Squares Raspberry Tarts Cookies Cakes Pics Bread, Rolls, etc. Phone RAndolph 1044 NEW YORK HAIRDRESSING 713 Yonge Street Opp. Uptown Theatre That W ell-Groomed Look comes from intelligent care of hair, scalp and skin. Have you tried our scalp treatments? They arc unexcelled for toning up dry, tight scalps and restoring the hair to a natural, healthy condition. Specialists in Permanent Waving, Marcel Waving, Water- Waving, Tint- ing, Manicuring, Facials, etc. Special Discount (25%) to students on Mondays, Tues- days and Wednesdays. Under entire management of Ethel Bennett, recently of New York and London Phone KIngsdale 4068 90 The Branksome Slogan SOME TIME OR OTHER every sittident wants to buy Jeweilry of some kind — or perhaps it is some repairs to Watch or Jewelry. Which- ever it i ' s, we are in a position to give you the best satisifa ' c- tion at the lowesit possible cost. We are always 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 Eglinton Willow Works 1070 Yongc St., Toronto Manufacturers of UPHOLSTERED WICKER FURNITURE Chairs, Settees, Davenports, Tables, Chaise Lounges, Desks, Ferneries Spring Cushions a Specialty C. E. MOODY Ridout and Strickland Limited General Agents for: Phoenix of London Assurance Co. (Fire) Law Union and Rock Insurance Co. (Fire) London and Scottbh Life Insurance Co. North American Accident Insurance Co. (Accident, Automobile and Plate Glass) Money to Lend Northern Ontario Building Cor. Adelaide and Bay Streets Toronto The Branksome Slogan 91 TROPHY-CRAFT LIMITED Designers and Manufacturers of: Class Pins, Medals, Sweater Crests, Pennants, Prize Cups, Shields, College Stationery, Dance Programs and Invitations, Christmas Cards, etc. Estimates with Samples, on Request TROPHY-CRAFT, LIMITED 10-12 King Street East Toronto 2 MISS lEANE DUNCAN has now opened her own shop Lovely Selection of — Hand Knitted Garments Miss Canada Knitting Wools OO GARMENTS MADE TO ORDER OQ Free Instructions Given Personally OO — ALSO— A new shipment of the popular Petit Point Tapestry Embroidery 913 Yonge Street RAndolph 0771 Popular Silks at Popular Prices Beautiful High Grade Silks, Imported from the Best English, French, Swiss and Japa nese Manufacturers. WE WELCOME YOU AT THE SILK STORE McMahon Davies Just South of Bloor 756 Yonge Street Kingsdaic 2961 92 The Branksome Slogan Crepe Paper Costumes can be made up in a variety of colors with Iitterlalie SUPERFINE CREPE Paper of unusual texture made in 37 shades having the lustre of silk. A new Canadian product you should buy at first opportunity. Ask your dealer or write us direct 54-56 University Ave. Toronto 2 Wesley E. Barker Insurance in All Branches Fire, Liability, Accident 186 KING STREET WEST TORONTO ONT. The Branksome Slogan 93 Hear the Wonderful New Brunswick and Light Ray Electrical Records at R.F.Wilb Co. 834 Yonge Street Open Evenings King s. 4278 When in need of Athletic Equipment INSIST UPON Spaldi mgs Standard of the world for over 50 years O TORONTO RADIO CO., Limited 241 Yonge Street BINGHAM ' S 146 YONGE STREET TEA ROOM DE LUXE Makers of Polly Anna Chocolates i4 Box of Gladness 94 The Branksome Slogan LEHIGH VALLEY ANTHRACITE COAL CONGER LEHIGH COAL CO., LIMITED 51 King St. W. Phone Elgin 3201 The Branksome Slogan 95 A. F.WEBSTER SONS Steamship and Tourist Agents ELGIN 3897 53 Yonge Street TORONTO iftsi Of C arm Cfiaracter yet lEv ttf Occasion Old Silver, Sheffield Plate, Cut Crystal, Fine Old China and Antique Furnishings OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Dealers in the Unique Telephone Elgin 6801 365 Yonge St. Toronto If you received your Dress or Suit from the Cleaners exceptionally well Cleaned or Dyed and Pressed would you say? It is Beautifufly Done! To create this feeling of admiration and satisfaction is our constant endeavor Telephone RANDOLPH 7718 and Our Truck WUl Call WHITE DOVE CLEANERS DYEING AND REPAIRING CORNER DUNDAS EAST and SHERBOURNE STS. Toronto 96 The Branksome Slogan WE MAKE ICE CREAM CREATIONS OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY For every occasion where refinement and taste is demanded of things for the table you will invari- ably find our Ice Cream. Trinity 2040 We have a yellovv waggon on every street every morning The Branksome Slogan 97 Stationery Expresses Character HOLLAND LINEN will best express the sub -conscious feeling of correctness in your stationery. Every envelope and sheet of paper has that unmistakable tone of quality and individuality. There are a diversity of styles and colours to suit the most exacting tastes. Buy The Stationery in the Blue Box ' W. J. GAGE CO., Limited Makers of Canada ' s Finest Stationery Toronto Montreal Winnipeg EstabUshed 18M John Catto Co. Limited Speeialiatm for the last 90 yeara in Household Linens The liniens we carry are of the higihesit standiard and! have gained for us a continental reputation. Buying- direct from the manufac- turer affords us the oppontunity of selling at lowest possiib ' le priices. We ihave special facilities for at- tending to household outfits, .also for schools, (hotels ' , colleges, cluibs, etc. Mail orders filled Samples sent on request 219-23 Yonge Street Corner Shuter Compliments of Genevieve (4 RHODA A new ' ' Blachford strap style with that shapeliness and smart appear- ance that young girls like. Made in the new shade of blonde with reptile trim, it is unusually attractive. Price, 9.00 H. 8C C. BLACHFORD Limited 286 Yonge Street (South of Dundas St.) 98 The Branksome Slogan Bathroom Sanitation Means Good Health To Everyone in the Home What affords more pleasure in a house than a sight of a white, spot- less bathroom with all the plumbing fixtures of bright shining nickel or brass? Let us equip your home with such a bathroom. 826 Yonge Street, Toronto Cor. Cumberland St. J. J. Plumbtree FLORIST Choicest Flowers For All Occasions Phones Kingsdale 2492-1736 ELECTRICAL WIRING FIXTURES and APPLIANCES THIRTY YEARS Doing Good Work R. A. L. Gray Co. 85 York Street Elgin 2765 • LET US DO THAT LITTLE JOB JOHN W. ORAM C. H. CHAPMAN, Prop. 836 YONGE STREET Kingsdale 4328 The Branksome Slogan 99 The Bloor Food Shop 88 Avenue Road Cakes and Sandwiches special Rates for Clubs and Societies Kingsdale 3137-3138 Latest Popular Music and Victor Records Pianos and Victrolas NATIONAL PIANO CO. UMITED , 15 Bloor West (at Yongo) OPEN EVENINGS Diet Kitchen TEA ROOMS 72-80 Bloor Street West Dinners and Suppers are served on SUNDAY NIGHTS until 9.30 in tke Diet Kitchen Annex Telephones: Kingsdale 4382-2693 TheMAYFAIRCo. 705 Yonge Street - Toronto Gifts for all occasions in CHINA POTTERY BRASSWARE ETC. CLEARANCE SALE during Summer at greatly reduced prices. THE MAYFAIR CO. Phone Kingsdale 44q8 100 The Branksome Slogan G. TAMBLYN LIMITED TORONTO ' S CUT-RATE DRUGGISTS 232 Yonge Street, Toronto. 117 Yonge Street. 435 Yonge Street. 725 Yonge Street. 1441 Yonge Street. 1987 Yonge Street 2449 Yonge Street. 356 College Street. 938 College Street. 1498 Queen Street West. 2171 Queen Street East. 720 2 Queen Street East. 1266 Bloor Street West. 563 Bloor Street West. 978 Bloor Street West. 2258 Bloor Street West. 2865 Dundas Street West. 369 Broadview Avenue. 257 Avenue Road. 1172 St. Clair Avenue West. 1734 St. Clair Avenue West. 950 St. Clair Avenue West. 489 Danforth Avenue. 117 Danforth Avenue. 1426 Danforth Avenue. 2052 Danforth Avenue. 1670 King Street West. 66 Vaughan Road. 329 Roncesvalles Avenue. 479 Parliament Street. 17 King St. East, Hamilton. 29 King Street, Kitchener. 19 Downie Street, Stratford. 15 Wyndham Street, Guelph. 154 Colbourne St., Brantford. JFE SAFE YOU MONEY Good Food Producers Since 1873 GUNNS LIMITED Packers TORONTO ONTARIO S. W. Black Co. INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL BROKERS Property Bought and Sold. Insurance Effected Money Invested on Mortgages Valuations 43 Victoria Street TORONTO Phone ELgin 1790 The Branksome Slogan 101 The Magic Beauty of your Carpets can be restored ! by the use of our compressed air method of Cleaning and our Scouring Process. Baker Carpet Cleaning Co. TRINITY 1986-1987 178 HARBORD ST. Chri ie ' s Sultamfe fmsh fruit In the store or on the pbone always ask for Chrisdie ' s Biscuits PLASTERING PLAIN AND DECORATIVE W. J. HYNES, LIMITED 29 Birch Avenue W. S. P. Hannaford, Pres. R. M. Case, Sec ' y-Trcas. RAndolph 2618 The Branksome Slogan THE WORLD-FAMOUS PETERS EDITION IS THE BEST and MOST RELIABLE FOR BOTH STUDENT and TEACHER OF MUSIC Canadian Representatives: The Nordheimer Piano Music Co., Ltd. 220 Yonge St., Toronto To See Well See Toronto Opticians LIMITED 6 BLOOR ST. E. TORONTO Telephones : Elgin 0271 Elgin 0272 Elgin 0273 Elgin 0274 SWAN BROS. GROCERS 162-164 King St. East Toronto The Branksome Slogan 103 Your Suit Coat or Riding Habit is Waiting for You MACKAY ' S Costumiers 420 Yonge St. AD. 3813, 5660 RAnd. 7092 Open Evenings THE Beaumont Hairdressers 771 YONGE STREET Marcelling, Shampooing, Etc. Hair Goods Ladies ' Combings Made Up Mrs. Banting Miss Shillabccr LOMBARD 4114 1 ADAMS AVENUE T. Falconer ART DECORATOR and PAPERHANGER Painting, Graining Estimates and Designs Furnished 104 The Branksome Slogan Always Phone Elgin 5378-9 if it is a typewriter ribbon or a box of carbon. We are also specialists in sup- plies and service for all makes of Duplicating Machines. We manufacture MultigrapK Ribbons. Murdock Stationery 9 Wellington St. E. Toronto 2 James Lumbers Co., Limited Wholesale Grocers • • 67 Front Street East, Toronto ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS Headquarters for Choice Groceries, Canned Goods Etc. Bradley ' s Primary Materials FOR SCHOOL OR HOME Furnish pleasurable instruc- tion for young children. A wide range of high-grade lines from which your selec- tion can ' be made : Word, Number and Sentence Builders, Weaving Mails, Sewing Cards, Beads, Pegs, Folding Paper, Crayons, etc. Write for Catalogue The Geo. M. Hendiy Co. UiMITED 129 Adelaide St. West TORONTO The Branksome Slogan 105 The Taylor Statten Camps ALGONQUIN PARK, ONTARIO Gamp Wapomeo For Girls September Gamp For Adults Camp Ahmek For Boys For Information and Booklets Address, TAYLOR STATTEN, 428 RUSSELL HILL ROAD, TORONTO 5 Sailor Maid Middies GYMNASIUM BLOOMERS Kilted and Sport Skirts GIRLS ' DRESSES Nautical To s 93-99 Spadina Ave. - Toronto 1756 Dundas St. W. Ken. 7788. Res.: 1 Willard Ave. Lynd. 4374 Toronto Panoramic Photography Co. Conventions, Colleges, Weddings, Family Groups and Picnics Our Specialty. We are Experts in Photographing Sports, also Exterior and Interior Work. Prompt Delivery and Satisfaction Assured. All Orders Receive My Personal Attention. G. W. LATTA, Proprietor. 106 The Branksome Slogan Glean Windows Let the Sunshine In We have experts for Window and General Cleaning, Floor Waxing and other work. Phone: Adelaide 0547 Toronto Window Cleaning Co., Limited 444 King Street West Candies and Ice Cream 18 SHOPS Order Phone: Randolph 4101-2-3-4 Joseph McCausland Son, Ltd. Contract Painters Decorators 11 NELSON STREET PAINTING CONTRACTORS FOR THE NEW ADDITION TO BRANKSOME HALL. The Branksome Slogan 107 Phone KIngsdale 2838 PICTURE FRAMING AND ARTISTS ' SUPPLIES I.:,- . ' . !3 FRED L. CURRY 760 Yonge Street (2 doors below Uptown Theatre) Branch Store; 207 Danforth Ave. GErrard 3025W SCHOOL FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS and EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT Write us Frank G. McKay Co. Limited 36 Wellington St. E. Toronto, Ont. WALL PAPERS Samples Supplied upon Request ROUTLEYS LIMITED 744 Yon e Street Toronto 108 The Branksome Slogan The Bennett Wright Co. LIMITED Engineers and Contractors Plumbing and Heating Contractors for the New Addition, Branksome Hall, Swimming Pool 72 Queen Street East Toronto, Ont. TILE for Branksome Hall Swimming Tank furnished by us The Italian Mosaic Marble Co. of Canada, Limited Terrazzo Tile Marble Composition 442 King St. West Toronto, Ont. AD. 6669 PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN PHONE NUMBERS City Orders . RAnd. 5111 Catering Dept. - RAnd. 1163 George Coles LIMITED Caterers and Manufacturing Confectioners Fine Chocolates and Bon-Bons, Fancy Ices 719 YONGE STREET TORONTO branches: 134 Danforth Avenue 2291 Yonge Street 943 St. Clair Avenue West 2230 Bloor Street West 1483 Yonge Street The Branksome Slogan 109 HUNTER ' S STUDIO IHOTOGRAPHS 359 YoNGE Street Thone, Elgin 6767 Wrap Around and Step-in Girdles Precisely the support and comfort that Ladies desire for Sport, Dancing and formal occasions. Soft, firm, beautiful silk Brocades with Genuine Hand-Knitted Silk Elas- tics of lovely hues, in up- to-date styles. Every garment tailored to individual measures. F. LONGDON CO. 145 Wellington St. W., Toronto (Makers of Hand-Knitted Elastics for 103 years) PHONE ELGIN 2505 5 - OIL-O-MATICS BURNING FUEL OIL Solve all the heating problems in Branksome Hall, H. R. FOREMAN CO., Limited 75 King Street West Toronto 10 The Branksome Slogan Business Established 40 Years Ed.Wheatley Butcher and Purveyor Finest Quality of Meats Poultry and Vegetables in Season 292 King Street East Elgin 6796 Compliments of a TVellJVisher The Branksome Slogan 111 The Signs That Mean Satisfaction Buy Your Lamps Here It means that you will get real Lamp Service. Headquarters for Sherwin-WiUiams ' Paints, Varnishes and Rogers Lacquers Freek Hardware Limited KINGSDALE 2989 Glazing, Plumbing, Tinsmithing, Eavetroughing and Electrical Repairs and Wiring Rogers ' Brushing Lacquer The S.M.P. Sanitary Garbage Can will help keep your property clean. The Sanette, a labor- saving and sanitary indoor receptacle for refuse. Just step on it. 112 The Branksome Slogan Automobile Livery Randolph 3181 Try Us for High-Class Livery Cars Day and Night Service Special Rates for Morning Shopping The Huntley Livery Company 108 HUNTLEY STREET, ROSEDALE MRS. M. CHAMBERS FRESH FISH DAILY SEA AND LAKE FISH FIRST-CLASS FISH AND OYSTER DEPOTS Branch: 307fDANFORTH AVE. 1941 DANFORTH AVE. (Cor. Bowden Ave.) Phone: GROVER 6671 Phones: GERR. 3852; 3853; 3854 GERR. 3853 The Branksome Slogan 113 The Difference is in Your Favor RUUD is the difference between cheap and inexpensive buying. The many Ruuds in continuous service over twenty-five years are Ruud evidence of Hot Water effici- ency and economy. Get Ruud Perfect Hot Water Service in your home immediately. A small sum down installs the Ruud. You will never miss the small monthly payments — -but you v ill notice the luxury of hot water comfort and convenience — always enough — ever ready when and where you need it. The Consumers ' Gas Company of Toronto At 55 Adelaide Street East 114 The Branksome Slogan AN EXQUISITE DISPLAY OF ' ' Baccaraf ' Glassware ' ' Royal Crown Derby ' ' ' ' Cop eland ' s (Late) Spode Dinnerware ' Elite Limoges Dinnerware Blkington ' s (English) Silverware Brass Goods French Novelties Etc. CASSIDY ' S LIMITED 20-22 FRONT STREET WEST - TORONTO QUALITY PRINTERS INDUSTRIAL EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHING CO.. LTD. 263-5 WEST ADELAIDE ST. - TORONTO Richard Hudnut Limited New York Paris Toronto •«••• • ••t •••••• ••••• •••••••••• • ••• ••• Manufacturers of Perfumes of Delightful Fragrance CO m Summer Frock,s For Parties — delightful Frocks — ail fluffy and frilly, in georgette or crepe de chine. So many pretty styles in so many delicate blossom colors — pinks, yellows, white, blue, sand. For little girls 8 to 14 years. At 15 to $30. For Play — the smocked Frock of English Broadcloth in plain pastel colors or English prints in quaint wee patterns, is popu- lar this season. Always comes out of the tub fresh and smart. With bloomers. Sizes 6 to 12 years. At 5.95 to $10.95. For Hoi Afternoons — sheer little voile Dresses are cool and dainty. In snowy white or delicate flower colors. Sizes 8 to 14 years. At 3.95 to 5.95. Simpson s — Third floor Rfa SimosoR terp ' 1