Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 114 of the 1928 volume:

The Knitted Suit Especially the two piece version is still the favorite of the sports mode. For golf and tennis, for gen- eral all round use it hasn ' t a rival. The Sports Shop special- izes in these smart sports clothes. The sketch shows a cool green frock, firmly knit to retain its smart lines, and quite plain but for the faint pattern. Attractively Priced at $25. 00 The Sports Shop Fourth Floor, Centime. ti EATON A TORONTO CANADA ThD BrANKSOME Sl OGANi 30RESTIGE AND y RICE 5 LTHouGH the Ryric-Bifks collection of diamonds contains many of the most elaborate jewelled masterpieces, it is by no means confined to these alone. In it, for instance, are a host of moderately - priced engagement rings that share the quality, workmanship and prestige of the most costly creations in precious stones. DIAMOND MERCHANTS VONGE AND TfiMPKAANC TORONTO ly - 3 The Branksome Slogan How much of your earnings are you saving? Have you started to provide for your old age? The time to save is when your earning power is at its best. The Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada will help you with a Savings Plan. JOHN A. TORY, Supervisor, SUN LIFE ASSURANCE CO. OF CANADA. TORONTO. The; Branksome Slogan 3 The Merrie England Books Written and Illustrated by M. Baines Reed. Cloth 70c Each. A Series of Historical Stories co-related with Literature illustrating the different periods of English History. THE FOUNDLING OF THORNESFORD: A story of Norman and Saxon. THE WALLS OF ACRE; A story of the Crusades. DAPPLE GREY: A story of the Peasant ' s Revoh. SIR ADAM ' S ORCHARD: A story of the Wars of the Roses. THE GATE HOUSE: A story of Queen Elizabeth ' s Days. COUSIN TIMOTHY: A story of Cavalier and Roundhead. THE DANCING MASTER: A story of Nelson ' s Days. Longmans English Classics Just Published in New Form. New List Price 44 cents per Volume. No changes have been made in introduction, texts or notes. The material is precisely the same as heretofore. The books are printed from the same type as formerly. But in appearance the volumes are wholly altered. They are bound in rich dark blue cloth with gold lettering. A few of the Titles are listed below. Addison 8C Steele: THE SIR ROGER DE COVERLEY PAPERS. Arnold: SOHRAB AND RUSTUM. Carlyle: ESSAY ON BURNS. Coleridge: THE ANCIENT MARINER. Cooper: THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS. Dickens: A TALE OF TWO CITIES. Eliot: SILAS MARNER. Macaulay: ESSAY ON LORD CLIVE. Scott: IVANHOE. Scott: QUENTIN DURWARD. Stevenson: TREASURE ISLAND. If you would care to know more about Longmans English Classics, we would be glad to send you a descriptive circular upon request. We are pleased to announce that we are now publishing LONGMAN ' S PLAY SERIES and we feel confident that this new Series will be of inestimable service to amateur producers. We will be glad to send, upon request, a copy of our PLAY CATALOGUE, to those who are interested in Amateur Dramatics. Longmans, Green Company Toronto 2 4 Thd Branksome Slogan Studio, 96 Y onge St. Phone, Elgin 671 4 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 Stodc 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 SQ27 Kingsdale 4486 The Branksome: Slogan 7 1832 1928 THE BANK of NOVA SCOTIA Capital .... 10,000,000 Reserve Fund and Undivided Profits - - 20,479,000 Total Assets over - - - 260,000,000 General Banking Business Transacted TORONTO BRANCH 39 King Street West 23 Other Branches at Convenient Locations in the City of Toronto 310 Branches in Canada, Newfoundland and England, United States and the West Indies. 8 The Branksome Slogan PERCY The Optician Oculists ' Prescriptions accurately filled. Lenses ground on the premises. Discount to students. RAn. 8131 729 Yonge St THE NORTHWAY STORE Specialized Modes tor the Junior and Miss Smartest Fashions In Coats- --Frocks and Ensembles Also all the important accessories of the Spring Wardrobe- -Hosiery, Lingerie, Hats, Sweaters, Flowers, Blouses, Scarfs, Neck- wear, etc. We cordially invite your inspection. John NORTHWAY AND SON LIMITED Temporary Store 220 Yonge Street, at Albert The Branksome Slogan 9 perfect Stationer? Etiquette requires that Wedding Invitations should be engraved on correct stationery, and worded in accord- ance with present social usage. Orders for engraving are carried out by expert crafts- men, and our complete stock of the finest stationery will satisfy the demands of the most exacting taste. TYRRELL ' S 820 Yonge Street, Toronto 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 10 TnK Branksome vSlogan Walk- Over SNAPPY TIES Snappy ties in beautiful colorings are some of Walk-Over ' s contri- bution to a colorful spring and summer. The vivacity and fresh- ness of youth charmingly ex- pressed by their dainty patterns. Walk -Over 290 Yonge Street TELEPHONE: RAND. 1684 MADE IN CANADA HOSIERY to harmonize and con- trast in sheerest chiffon or service weight. 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 InstructOTs Saddle Horse Training a Specialty The: Branksomk Si ogan II Furs — Wraps — Dresses 707 Yonge St. Toronto For Millinery of Genuine Distinction Visit the Salon of Ruby Cook Limited $10 or more Toronto: Paris Office: 140 Yonge St. 25 Rue d ' Enghien 12 The Branksome Slogan Books of Permanent Value THE GREY SHRINES OF ENGLAND. By Arthur Grant 2.50 3 2 Exquisite illustrations of noted cathedrals and churches included. THE BOOK OF THE WEST. By H. A. Kennedy 2.00 LONGFELLOW ' S POETICAL WORKS. With introduction by Alfred Noyes 1.25 QUEEN MARY OF ENGLAND. By Kathleen Woodward 5.00 THE HIDDEN YEARS. By John Oxenham 2.00 FRONTENAC AND THE MAID OF THE MIST 2.00 An historical romance by Launcelot Servos. A NEW SHAKESPEAREAN DICTIONARY. By R. J. Cunliffe, M.A., LL.B 3.25 SAVOUR OF SALT 2.00 Delightful little sketches of Irish life and character by a Toronto authoress, F. R, livesay. LYRICS OF EARTH. By Archibald Lampman 2.50 With an introduction by Duncan Campbell Scott. WHAT CHRIST MEANS TO ME. By Wilfred T. Grenfell 1.25 THE MAN WHO WOULD SAVE THE WORLD. By John Oxenham 1.50 CRIMSON ROSES, by G. L. Hill, and LIGHTS UP, by Grace Richmond are splendid novels for holiday reading. Price, each 2.00 LET US KNOW YOUR BOOK NEEDS THE UPPER CANADA TRACT SOCIETY 8 and 10 Richmond St. E. - - - Toronto 2 JAMES M. ROBERTSON, Manager Dickie Construction Company Limited TORONTO The: Branksome Slogan 13 FOR BOYS UPPER SCHOOL LOWER SCHOOL New site; new buildings; beautiful swimming pool, under glass; modern gymnasium; 219 acres; 700 feet above Toronto, 20 miles from the city. Established 28 years. Prepares Boys for the University, Royal Military College and for Business. Applications for Autumn Term should be made now. Autumn Term Commences Sept. 12th, 1928 Calendar sent on request. REV. D. BRUCE MACDONALD, M.A., LLJD., Headmaster AURORA, ONTARIO. When You Buy Sport Equipment Whether it ' s a Tennis Racket, Golf Club, Sweater, Bathing Suit or Shoes, you are sure of getting service and satisfaction from Wilson Athletic goods. Special lines of p e n n a n ts, cushions, etc., in Branksome colors. THE HAROLD A. WILSON CO. LIMITED 299 YONGE STREET TORONTO, CAN. 14 The Branksome Si ogan The Finest French Kid and Washable Suede Gloves. Exquisite creations in fine Lingerie of Crepe Radium. KNITTED SPORTS WEAR Whether you indulge in Sports or not — you may enjoy the comfort and attractive- ness of the newest Knitted wear — for there are styles for all occasions. OUR PALM BEACH SPECIAL Pleated skirts of the finest quality Crepe Radium — on silk camisole tops — are combined with the smart new sweaters to complete a most attractive and fashionable sport ' s outfit. The skirts are priced at $6.75 and $8.75 — anxl sweaters from $4.95. BRAMBLE SUITS These Scotch Importations are in fine silk and wool mixtures — fashioned in all sizes to fit the figure perfectly. They will not stretch or sag — and are guaranteed washable. Styles for this season are par- ticularly attractive with new drawn work designs — and smart color combinations. You will be proud to wear one on any sports occasion. Priced at $25.00. SMART ACCESSORIES The popularity of sports apparel has resulted in distinc- tively tailored accessories. Handbags are carried by a small finger-strap and have the popular Zipper fastener — gloves in pull-on styles smartly stitched — the vestee is plainly tailored with tucking or button trim — and a flower or a piece of the new costume jewelry completes the chic of the ensemble. 1440 Yonge St. At St. CUir Hy. 3251 731 Yonge St. At Bioor Ra. 4323 656 Danforth Ave. At Pape Ge. 4557 WINDSOR LONDON ST. CATHARINES KITCHENER TORONTO OTTAWA The; Branksome Slogan 15 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN EDITORS BETTY RUTHERFORD FRANCES SMITH SLOGAN STAFF: LOIS TEDMAN JUNE WARREN MARGARET WITHERS RUTH HAMILTON KATHLEEN McGEE ELINOR STOVEL ALUMNAE REPRESENTATIVE: AINSLIE McMICHAEL i6 The Branksome Slogan Miss Margaret T. Scott, Founder of the School, J bitoual Above the ancient door of Branksome Hall in Scotland, that castle from which we so proudly take our name, stands this motto: In varld is nocht nature has vroucht yat sal lest ay. Thairfore serve God, keep well ye rod, thy fame sal nocht dekay. In the world there is nothing nature has wrought that shall last forever. Therefore, serve God, keep well the road, thy fame shall not decay. It is a good motto, but perhaps Miss Scott, while taking the name, thought the motto rather long for girls, and so she chose our own motto, Industria et Scientia — Industry and Knowledge. We have another motto in our school, too, for the prefects have for their own special motto: Live pure, speak true, I 11 I 17 i8 The; Branksome Slogan right wrong — the charge given by King Arthur to his Knights when they were sworn in as Knights of the Round Table. In the hurry of school life, there is little time for analyzing our thoughts and im- pressions. It is only as we near the end and look back upon the years that the influences that have moved us most be- come clearer. In our school we have been taught to do everything, whether games or les- sons, with our whole heart. It is the girl who takes part in all sides of school life who is most respected. We must serve our class, our team, and our school. Later, as seniors, we learn that even this it not sufficient. True service includes not only responsibility for our own character and conduct, but also for the community. Indeed it was no easy motto that King Arthur gave his knights, to live pure, speak true, and right wrong. It is no easy motto for us to follow, but every Branksome girl is proud of both our mottoes, and honestly endeavors to live up to them, and so upholds the tra- ditions of the school. And in after days when we scatter to many lands, may we have strength given to us to continue what we have begun to do here: Serve God, keep well the road. HIS being the twenty-fifth an- niversary of our school, it seemed to be peculiarly fitting for our editorial to deal with its progress and development. Branksome Hall was founded in 1903, The first principal was Miss Margaret Taylor Scott, who carried it on until 1910. The building was then on Bloor Street, where the Manufacturers Life Insurance Company ' s building now stands. The house was just a pri- vate dwelling, having accommodation for 30 girls. It was there only a short time, and in 1910 was moved to 592 Sherbourne Street, and two years later to our present location on Elm Avenue. The growth of the school has been steady, and it is interesting to trace how year by year buildings have been added until the group was formed which clusters about English House. When Miss Scott retired, her work was taken over by Miss Read, a member of the staff, under whose capable manage- ment the school has flourished and grov n tremendously. In 1917, French House was added fci the resident girls who wished to special- ize in French. This has been a great success, and is still carried on. In 1921, the school had grown so much that it was found necessary to join yet another building for the resident girls. This was named Scott House, in memory of the head mistress who started our school. It was not only the boarders who were increasing in number, but also the day girls — indeed, our day school is so large that in 1924 it was found necessary to add six new classrooms and a wonderful new gymnasium. The latest and most popular of our new additions is a swimming pool, which was opened in October, 1926. Our present number of girls is 250, which has grown from 70. Surely when the present is so encouraging, the future holds even more promise of prosperity and greatness. FRANCES SMITH, Form V. The: Branksome: Si ogan 19 The Influence of Envirnom Canada, it is often said, is one of the youngest countries in the world, and yet we never hear these words repeated with scorn, for even now it is recognized as a land of astounding present prosperity and of even greater future promise. It is a land in which we are proud to dwell, not only because of its vastness and its hidden riches, but because of the charac- ter and achievement of the people whose possession it is. That character and achievement are known to all the earth. If they had not been fully recognized be- fore, they were made manifest by the deeds of the sons of Canada on the fields of Flanders and on the battle-scarred ridges of Picardy. The spirit of the Canadian people is the spirit of Vimy — a name which no Canadian can utter without emotion and pride. If our land has already produced men of that sort, we need place no limits to our hopes of what our nation one day may be. I should like to mention one or two of the factors which make us confidently believe that the Canadian people will go on from strength to strength until, in the arts of peace, they will prove as con- summate as they have proved on the fields of war. I will not say much about the physical influences of the land itself, al- though these are by no means inconsider- able. The climate, especially in the north and west, demands and de velops a hardiness of the bodily frame which tends to make our people capable of severe and sustained toil. There is, however, one physical influ- ence to which due emphasis should be nt on the Canadian People given. In Canada, and particularly in that part of it in which we dwell, we have a mingling of Arctic and almost Tropical beauty. The white garment which shines in the sunlight of a Toronto winter day will, in a few weeks, be changed for the garment of many colors — red, orange and green — of the Cana- dian summer. Two other nations have the benefit of such contrasts and some day these contrasts will produce an art and a literature all their own. The great Rus- sian writers discovered their solemn mes- sage amidst the Russian snows. The great Italians found theirs amidst the al- most endless summer of the Mediter- ranean, but the Canadians are touched by both types of beauty and will learn one day to blend them. The chief influence, however, which plays upon us for good is the influence of the pioneer spirit. We cannot pay too great respect to the brave men and, perhaps, the still braver women, who, with their own bare hands, tamed nature to their own uses and peopled the loneli- ness with homes. They have bequeathed us the legacy of a spirit which has re- moved the word impossible from our dic- tionaries, and has taught us that by shar- ing one another ' s burdens we may make our lives richer and more strong. The spirit of brotherhood is the spirit of Canada and it is this that makes us confident that God will hear our prayer. Lord of all lands, make Canada Thine Own. MOLLY SCLATER, Form III. Spring When the beautiful spring time comes. And the sap from the maple runs. And grass begins to get green. The little birds here are seen. Time Flowers pop out of the ground. Tulips and snowdrops are found, Robins soon come on the scene. And everything starts to get green. MARY KINGSMILL, Age 12. 20 Thk Branksome S1.0GAN Editorial Staff. Summer-Time The meadow grasses whisper as a light breeze wanders by, They ripple, sway and rustle in a sooth- ing lullaby; The sweet, soft scent of clover drowns the sleepy summer noon. And among the plumy willow purls the brook ' s confiding croon; And above its shimmering shallows streaks a lightning flash of blue. While a loud, triumphant rattle tells the kingfisher struck true. The sun-baked road meanders ' twixt tall hedges of wild rose. Whose tender, poignant fragrance like some dear, faint memory flows Upon my languid senses, as I gaze up from the grass At the fleecy, fragile cloudlets as they softly, slowly pass Across a sky whose blueness is so glori- ous — so rare — That I, in wondering ecstasy, can only lie and stare. JUNE WARREN, Form IV. The Branksome Si ogan 21 Rupert A Romance. Of course, he ' s mad about me ' said Georgina, as she opened the second box of flowers that week and took out a small but exquisite bunch of large, blue violets. But aren ' t these too adorable for words! The small white card fell out and one of the girls leaned over to pick it up. It was only an instant, but all of them had time to catch a glimpse of the bold masculine handwriting, Adoringly — Rupert. What a romance! And a tremor ran through the little group gath- ered about Georgina as she slipped the note in the pocket of her middy blouse, and pressed the flowers to her lips. There is little of the romantic in life at a girls ' boarding school, and even the slightest hint of it is enough to cause a sensation. Georgina Gregory seemed the very essence of it. Sweet and seventeen, pretty and popular, though only lately, in fact, since the girls had discovered her thrilling intrigue with the handsome Ru- pert, whose photograph, in all its glory, graced her small dressing-table. A chorus of envious sighs stirred the group. How touching and how thrill- ing it all was, to be sure! Dear Georgina, do tell us about it, breathed Nathalie, plain and stout, but with a taste for the idealistic, nevertheless. Oh, cfo ' came the urgent echo from the rest of the girls. About what? asked Georgina, af- fecting an innocent air, and gazing off into space as if lifted high above such trivial and inconsequental, every-day things as school. About Rupert, of course, Nathalie replied. Yes, all about it, begged the others. You ' ve never told us, you know — all, we mean. Well, began Georgina, sighing con- tentedly (she loved to talk) , as she settled among the cushions on her small bed and the girls gathered eagerly about to listen, it ' s not a long story, but I do think it ' s remarkably thrilling. It was when I was in Cairo last winter. There was a carni- val at the hotel at which I was staying, and thousands of people there, of course, in fancy dress. Thousands? interrupted Nancy, who was of a practical nature. Well, hundreds, then — two hundred, anyway, continued Georgina, a little an- noyed. I wore a ravishing Spanish cos- tume with a gorgeous shawl. I had a perfectly divine time, too, and met so many thrilling men — well — (Georgina loved superlatives) . And there was one in particular who was really the hand- somest thing you ever saw. Dark and very Spanish-looking, you know? And— Was he Rupert? broke in Nancy again. Just wait and you ' ll hear, and Georgina went on with her story. He was tall and wore a shiek ' s costume that suited him — honestly, girls, I just wish you could have seen him. Well, anyway, he came over to where I was standing — gazing out over the dark blue of the Nile — and said: ' Senorita, your shawl has fallen. Allah has indeed been kind to allow me to be of service to one so fair. ' So he arranged my shawl for me. It really had fallen off, but I hadn ' t noticed it. Of course, we danced, and he dances divinely. Then we went out into the moonlit gar- den, and there he kissed my hand, and told me that he loved me passionately — adoringly — and hopelessly. Not hopelessly, dear Rupert, I mur- mured. 22 The Branksome Slogan ' Ah, Georgina, do not play with my heart ' , he said in a low, tense voice. ' How can one so beautiful care for a poor thing like me? But you will bid me hope — is it not so, Carissima? ' Rupert — yes, indeed, I replied. Ah, the fragrance of the garden, the odor of tropical flowers, the sound of music in the distance — Georgina sighed in memory of the scene, and the girls gazed at her spell- bound. Well, a week went by and each day we saw one another, and I fell more madly in love with him every time I saw him. We decided to elopel Unfortun- ately, however, my family heard of our affair, and, foolishly thinking that they could break it off, moved on, the day before our proposed flight, to Rome. Rupert followed me there, and, of course, we met secretly at every possible oppor- tunity. From Rome we went to Paris, and from Paris to London, and thence homeward. Rupert followed me all the way. The family, of course, knew no- thing of this, and imagined that I had not seen him since leaving Cairo. Un- luckily, though, Dad met him on the street near our house one evening, and next day I was packed off here to school. Rupert writes continually, begging me to flee with him to Europe. He says he has a beautiful castle in Spain, but I cannot yet make up my mind what I shall do. Rupert says he will wait for mc until the end of all time, and that there can never be anyone else for him if I do not consent to — Her sentence was left unfinished, for the going-to-bed bell rang out suddenly, and her audience abruptly fled, though not without a sympathetic glance and a reassuring pressure of the hand from three or four of the girls, which meant, Poor dear — we can imagine what you are go- ing through. We understand. That night after lights-out bell had rung, and the dormitories were presum- ably wrapped in slumber, Georgina stir- red sleepily, a smile on her lips as she thought of Rupert. How lucky that she had brought that actor ' s picture with her when she left home to come to school. What a great thing imagination is, she murmured to herself. But I do wonder what that bill at the florists is going to amount to. M. H. H., Form V. A Korean Legend Once upon a time in the ancient land of Korea there lived a king who found that life was getting dull. To relieve the monotony of his daily routine he an- nounced that to the man who could tell him a lie that he could not possibly be- lieve he would give ten thousand won, which is in our money, about five thou- sand dollars. One of the prominent vices of a Korean is his appreciation of a cun- ning and complicated lie, and this king was no exception. Many competitors came, confident that their tales were unbelievable, but went home disconsolate because, however un- believable a story was told, the king agreed with them perfectly. At last, the king got tired of the common lies and said that unless their lies were absolutely unbelievable not to take the risk of tell- ing them for there would be a serious penalty. One day, a young man came who was exceptionally smart-looking, and the king, although eager to hear his lie, warned him. Young man, he said, you know that there is a severe penalty for any believable lie, so I warn you not to begin if it is believable. Oh, the young man replied, excuse me, your Majesty, but you cannot pos- sibly believe this lie. Proceed, said the king. As you know, began the young man, in the south of Korea we have a wonderful sacred sphinx. Now, one day as I was going past it I saw an unlucky crow building a nest in its ear. I realized that this must not be or the gods would be angry, so I took stones and threw them at the nest but, as I soon ran out of stones, I picked up chestnuts and threw them. At last, the bird fled. A few days later, I noticed a wonderful tree growing in the soil on the head of the sphinx and, instead of growing at an ordi- nary rate, it grew very quickly, and at last I saw chestnuts on it and remembered that the tree must have grown from a chestnut I had thrown up there. A few days later, I saw that the chestnuts were ripe and wanted to pick them. If I wait- ed till they dropped they would be of no use as they would drop on the head of the sphinx and it would be impossible for me to get them. At last, I had a plan and went home to get a basin of pepper and with a pair of bellows blew it up 23 24 Thu Branksome Slogan the sphinx ' s nose. Immediately it sneez- ed and down came the chestnuts. I gath- ered them up and found I had five bags full; one of which I gave to my father, one to the people of our city, sold two at an enormous price, as they were sacred chestnuts, and kept the last for myself. I believe every word of it! ex- claimed the king. I haven ' t quite finished yet, said the young liar. I was informed by your steward that you wanted this last bag, and though very loth to part with it. I at last consented when offered ten thou- sand won for it, and to-day I came to collect the money. At this, the indignant king stood up and said, It ' s a lie! Of course, it ' s a lie, said the young man, and now give me my prize. Thus the king paid the ten thousand won. HAZEL GRIERSON. A Battle Flag Tattered and torn as you flutter, Riddled with shot and with shell, Ribboned and bloodstained and ragged. Many a tale you can tell. Tales of the wounded and weary. On the dark, drear battlefield; The spit and fire of the cannon From the men who do not yield. A crash, a roar, a cry, a moan, A livid streak, and thunder. Sizzling, hissing, shrieking, booming. Near rends the world assunder. Yet you ' re the cause of the turmoil. Around you it is they fight; You are the ensign of all things. For both the wrong and the right. There is one for every nation, Each man for his own must fight; For one there is joy and vict ' ry, For the other comes the night. ELEANOR WYLIE, Form II. The Branksome: Slogan 25 The Pines of Manitou The pines of Manitou are calling, Calling as the Redmen called; The pines of Manitou are calling. Calling to the weary world. The Indians of Manitou are calling, Oh! hearken to their moaning call, They call to us of hemmed-in cities. Cities dark with sin and thrall. But now the Redskins long have van- ished. Vanished from our Northern wold, But their spirit ever lingers, Lingers in the sunset ' s gold. M. WITHERS, Form IV. 26 The; Branksomic Slogan Canada ' s Future — Her People Extracts from one of the prize-winning speeches at the Oratorical Contest. By MARY MacLEAN, .... Canada, as a country, is the home of many different races of people. Every year thousands from every coun- try flock into Canada. Now, if the fu- ture of Canada, our country, depends on the kind of citizens she possesses, isn ' t it clearly our duty to help make these new- comers learn to love their adopted coun- try and become true and loyal to her? .... Of the many different races settled in Canada, I have chosen a very few of which to speak, viz., the Ukran- ians, the Armenians, the Icelanders and the British. . . . .... The Ukranians are known for their tendency to settle in colonies .... .... At the end of the nineteenth century these people, in their crowded homeland, heard of Canada where land, in those days, might be had for the till- ing of it; and it was then that the first great movement to Canada started. In 1917, following the revolution in Rus- sia, the Ukranians again emigrated in large numbers, until now they lead in number of the foreign-born groups of Canada. .... The second race of people, the Armenians, are different in every way from the people of Ukrania. . . . .... The very name Armenian brings to our minds a picture of torture and suffering. The persecution which has been inflicted upon them by the Turks is their chief reason for coming to Canada. After each massacre, we find large numbers of the people emigrating to different lands, chiefly Canada. An- other reason for their coming is their great ambition for higher education. As a race they are a very studious people and we find many of them winning distinc- tion in our colleges and universities. . . . .... The Icelanders, the next of the New Canadians, are very different from the two we have already mentioned and they are sometimes considered the most desirable settlers for Canada, although opinions differ on this point. . . . .... As for their reasons for com- ing, they may be summed up in an answer an immigration ofiicer received when he asked the same question. The reply was abrupt and to the point. Why shouldn ' t we come to Canada? Didn ' t we first discover this country? .... .... The Icelanders are known as a very studious people and many of them have made names for themselves, particu- larly in politics. They have representa- tives in all the legislatures and in almost every public oflice. They have provided several professors to our Canadian uni- versities and have among their numbers some of the cleverest doctors and lawyers and shrewdest business men of the West. In the Great War they were well repre- sented; some of the finest types of man- hood who donned our khaki and fought for our safety were of Icelandic de- scent. . . . .... After speaking of these three different types of people, we turn at last to the most important of all — the people of the British Isles. To whom do we owe all, or almost all, that Canada is to- day? Who gained and held this land for us? Who suffered terrible priva- tions in the pioneer days? Who, other than the men and women of our Mother- land? From them we have taken those ways and ideals of which we are so proud and which it is our duty to pass on to the New Canadians entering this land of ours for the first time. . . . The Branksome Slogan 27 He comes from o ' er the water, a new And he ' s groping rather blindly for the home here to seek, things he knows are best. And the language of our country is a He ' s a power for good or evil, he will tongue he cannot speak. hate us or revere, He has sought the land of freedom for And become a friend or traitor for the the dream is in his breast, way we treat him here. The Literature of Canada Extracts from one of the prize-winning speeches at the Oratorical Contest, By JOAN KNOWLTON. .... It is quite evident that the literature of Canada is as yet but in the rough; for before the movement which made us a nation, the country was so unsettled that the small com- munities gave but little thought to education and scholarly talents. Their days were much too busy building and defending their homes and villages. . . . .... This period gave birth to little but a flood of political pamphlets whose only value is to the historian. Although Canada ' s literature is essen- tially an ofl ' spring of that of the Mother Country, it is not devoid of originality. Much of it possesses the spirit of free- dom and the youthful vigor characteristic of the country. Accordingly our contri- bution to the literature of the world is not to be despised, although still in its infancy. Stories have been- written of the early fur-trading days, stories that spring from no other land than ours. . . . The novel of history has been celebrated by Sir Gilbert Parker in The Seats of the Mighty, in which the romance of the early days in Quebec is set forth. Another interesting and original con- tribution to literature is the wild animal story. ... In these we are taken into the great spaces of forest and lake, moun- tain and valley, where we catch enchant- ing glimpses of the wild life; of moose, deer, bear, and fox. Allan Sullivan, of Toronto, has lately published Under the Northern Lights, a collection of tales dealing with the strenuous life of men in our far northern spaces. . . . .... The works of Ralph Connor describing early days on the prairie and in the lumber camps are popular in other lands than ours. . . . .... While a great deal of the Canadian poetry is rather ordinary, it is rapidly improving and developing. Archi- bald Lampman, Wilfred Campbell, Charles G. D. Roberts and Bliss Carman have all written lines well worth remem- bering. Their nature poems are particu- larly vivid in describing scenes peculiarly Canadian. . . . .... Pauline Johnson and Marjorie Pickthall have also risen to a high level among women writers. Pauline John- son, being a Canadian Indian, writes of the outdoors, and her short poems are so full of its spirit that they appeal to every reader. . . . .... The habitant poems of Dr. W. H. Drummond stand in a class by themselves, between the English-Canadian and the French-Canadian, presenting the simple life of the habitant with unique humor and picturesqueness. Of course, it would be impossible to mention all the authors and poets who have distinguished themselves. . . . .... And thus, although as yet we may not have produced a Dickens or a Tennyson, we are not boasting when we say that our contribution to the literature of the world is already respected and its future prospects are bright. 28 The; Branksome Slogan To a Puddle Ancient and Modern Dost thou dream dark-brown dreams of a puddle passing maidens, brown brother of a thousand And clattering carts, to spatter them oceans — long since dead. with mire? nursing Or dost thou think a second Raleigh next to your mud-lined Cometh heart that pitiful emblem To save another fair queen ' s fo t of attire? wasted life — an Or dost thou smile to think on lads with eggshell. nutshells, The last spring rain finds Who make of thy small muddiness a the sea? dying puddle And cast their walnut boats upon thy a puddle waters, still. Hungering for roses, Only to founder where thy tempests ling ering by its be. side — an onion is dying — ■ and a foetid aura Stay — dost thou ponder on thine ageless surrounds its splendor, death. Returning to the heavens, turned to Still the rain — puddle oozes over An airy cloud, with all earth for its foot- the cracked pavement stool — into the Only to come to thine own mud gutter! again. L. TEDMAN, Form V. To illustrate the almost incomprehensible change from the easily understood poetry of former times, to the strange, unintelligible words and strings of words which go to make up modern poetry. Ths; Branksome; Slogan 29 The Basketball Team. The Settler ' s Home It sits afar back in the hills, And North winds show no mercy there, Down in the valley, around it shrills That tempest, as though fill ' d with care. It pours out its thoughts in that lone spot, And flowers hidden far below Would almost waken from their sleep, By those shrill blasts of wind and snow That only a short time ago Had lulled to let the air breath free, In that bleak, white Eternity! JOYCE TEDMAN, Form II. 30 The Branksome Slogan Firelight Fancies When the night wind goes a-crying Through the tree-tops that are dying, And within the fire is burning red and low, Familiar hands upon the keys, Play old forgotten melodies Of romance and high adventure in the days of long ago. Songs of knights in armor shining, And of captive maidens pining In a grim enchanted castle lying lonely by the sea; And the spell remains unbroken Till the secret word is spoken, By the bravest knight in all the world, who comes to set them free. Now it murmurs of the greenwood, ' Neath the shady trees of Sherwood, And Robin ' s horn is calling as it did in days gone by; Friar Tuck and Little John, All the merry outlaw throng. In Lincoln green, are hastening to the echo of his cry. Then a song of buried treasure, And of wealth beyond all measure. A pirate crew — the Jolly Roger flap- ping in the breeze; To the Spanish Main! my lads-hol And the gold of Eldorado! Hidden deep within a cavern far across the Western seas. Hushed the song, and still the fingers, But the memory ever lingers In the hearts of those who love the age-old tales of gallant men, And the glamor of their glory. In the magic of the fire-lit embers seems to live again. Departing Day O ' er fields and woods a mellow light has The tranquil world, crowned by the fallen, azure heavens. The winds through pine trees whisper Watches a death, a death that no one soft and low, knows. The flowers bow their heads in Nature ' s As still triumphant in its glorious reverence, mystery. As day departs in sunset ' s beauteous On to eternity the new day goes, glow. BETTY REED, Form 11. The Branksome SLOGAf 31 Our Prefects A heart to resolve, a head to contrive, and a hand to execute. Isobel Pirie, v ho hails from Dundas, the valley city. Isobel is the Vice-Presi- dent of the Beta Kappa sports, captain of the form, also of the first basket ball team, and plays on the hockey team. She is always interested in school affairs, par- ticularly sports of any nature. We are so sorry we are losing you next year, Pirie. Cupid ' s most cunning net, made of that hair. Nancy Wilson, a Torontonian and day girl. Nancy is one of our best stud- ents and a conscientious worker. She is always ready to help everybody and does it with a cheerful smile. We shall miss that cheerful smile and fair head when Nancy goes to Varsity next year. May the best of luck attend her there! Margaret Withers. She stands four-square to all the winds that blow. A Torontonian who has attended Branksome Hall for eleven years. Presi- dent of Fourth Form, and also of the Y.W.C.A., on the Slogan staff and first basket ball team. Margaret takes an in- terest in everything — especially sports. We hope to see you back next year, Marg! Helen Simpson. Of her friends, there are many, Of her foes — are there any? Simpie hails from Sault Ste. Marie. She is on the Committee of the Y.W.C.A. She is one of the most popu- lar girls in the school and her sunny smile and cheerful disposition have won her a host of friends. A pleasant smiling cheek, a speaking eye. Betty Rutherford, a Torontonian, day girl, President of Beta Kappa and of Fifth Form. Takes part in all the school acti- vities and has won the General Proficiency Prize for four years. Next year we shall miss B tty very much, but wish her best of luck at Varsity. Her charms strike the sight, but her merits win the soul. Diminutive Fran from Bermuda. There are so many adjectives that might be used to describe her that it would take more than a page to write of half her virtues. She has proved an able treasurer of the Y.W. as well as secretary- treasurer of Fifth Form, and is also one of the editors of the Slogan. Who mixes reason with pleasure, wis- dom with mirth, and sport withal. Marion Gibson, a day girl. Secretary of Form IV, Vice-President of the Y.W.C.A., and on the first basket ball team. Mally is school spirit personified and turns out for all the games. We shall certainly miss you next year, Mally, but wish you the best of luck at whatever you turn your hand to. Self -reverence, self-knowledge, self-con- trol. Peggy Gait, born in Montreal, a day girl in Form V. Secretary-Treasurer of the Beta Kappa. Peggy has a keen sense of humor and is very enthusiastic about ski-i ng and golf. Best wishes for your future. House and Day Prefects. Katie Clarke, A countenance in which did meet Sweet records, promises as sweet. Katie Clarke, a day prefect, born in Toronto, has attended Branksome for a broken period of three years. After com- pleting her first year here, Katie left us to attend a French school at Lausanne, and it was with the greatest joy that we welcomed her back. Katie has given much to Branksome in the way of school spirit and friendliness, and has won prizes for integrity and perseverance. June Warren, And still they gazed, and still the won- der grew. That one small head could carry all she knew. June was born in Toronto, a day girl. Fourth Form, Slogan representative, and on the Beta Kappa. She has had a bril- l iant academic career, winning scholar- ships and prizes every year. She dis- tinguished herself in the Fourth Form play as the curate. Here ' s to a very suc- cessful four years at Varsity, Swimming This year, more than ever we have enjoyed the privilege of our Pool. Al- ready we have many things to be proud of in relation to swimming. Our meets have been very successful. On October 22nd. after the Alumnae vs. Present-Day basket ball match, the Pool was opened and the Present-Day girls entertained their predecessors with a short pro- gramme. Another meet was held on Sep- tember 30th in which the various Forms competed against one another. Fourth Form was the winner. On October 17th, their Excellencies Lord and Lady Willingdon visited the School. A short programme had been arranged to entertain them and they seem- ed to be greatly pleased with it. One of the features of the entertainment was a rubber horse race in the Pool which caus- ed great amusement. We have been fortunate this year in having with us Hilda Huestis, a Canadian champion. Hilda has won so many laurels that it would be impossible to enumerate them. Her example has been a great incentive to some of the other swim- mers in the school. On the whole, the swimming year has been most successful. A good deal of its success is due to Miss Barker, the instruc- tress, who has made swimming one of our leading sports. Badminton Since 1925, badminton has been one of the most important sports at Brank- some Hall, in which the girls take the keenest interest. We have one court in the centre of the gymnasium with sufficient room sur- rounding it so as not to cramp the players. Last Easter, a very exciting tournament was played. Nannette Walker and Mar - garet Henderson won the doubles and Margaret Henderson won the singles. The badminton craze is raging as usual, and 1928 has produced a number of new stars. We are hoping for some very exciting tournament games. 33 34 The Branksomf: Slogan Hockey Great interest has centered around our school hockey team this year, despite the mild winter. We were very fortunate in securing the ice at Varsity Arena for many of our games. Brank- some played and won seven games with Havergal, B.S.S. and M.E.S., and ran up a score of twenty-nine goals. Only four goals were scored against us. Brank- some has enjoyed a memorable hockey year. TEAM. — Goal, E. Burruss; defense, left, M. Henderson, right, I. Pirie; cen- tre, B. Golding; wings, left, C. Cram, right, K. Magee; subs, M. Withers, E. Saunderson, M. Eaton, N. Eaton. Hockey Personals E. Burruss — Second year on team. Greatly improved from last year. Plays a cool and steady game in the nets. M. Henderson — Plays defense. Is a valuable checker and all-around player. Has a good shot. I. Pirie — Plays defense, and is a good stick handler. When she develops her shot, the opposing goalies had better watch out. C. Cram (Captain) — A new and valuable addition to the forward line and team. Is a great puck carrier and has a tricky shot that is a considerable menace to the enemy nets. K. McGee — Plays wing and is a steady and persistent player. It would be bet- ter if she co-operated more with her as- sociates. B. Goulding — Plays centre and is a fast and most valuable player. She not only stars in our school hockey games, but is on a city team and considered one of the best of their players. Her shot is excellent and we shall be sorry to lose her. The Branksome Slogan 35 Basketball This year we had some splendid games. Besides those with other schools, several games were played between our various Form teams. The most amusing game of the year was the one between the staff and girls. On the whole, the girls were very en- thusiastic, and turned out in good num- bers for all the games. The first team was very successful. First Team Games. Sept. 11th. — Bishop Strachan vs. Branksome. Won by Branksome — 25-15. Sept. 18th — Havergal vs. Branksome. Won by Havergal — 22-21. Nov. 1st — Havergal vs. Branksome. Won by Branksome — 24-19. Nov. 15 th — Bishop Strachan vs. Branksome. Won by Bishop Strachan 20-16. Second Team. The second basket ball team had a very good year. They worked hard and were rewarded for their efforts by victory in a good many games. The team was as follows: Forwards — Nora Eaton and Frances Irving. Centres — Babs Goulding, Nancy Stock- ing. Defence — • Kae McVean (Captain) , Grace Innes. Subs — Elizabeth Saunderson, Frances Clark. Tennis Last year tennis seemed to take up a greater part than usual of our school sports. Everyone turned out to play be- fore breakfast, after breakfast, after lunch, after study, and finally before go- ing to bed. Of course, classes sometimes interfered! The senior singles were won by Primrose Mabon, who defeated Margaret Withers. The doubles were played off between Primrose Mabon and Phyllis Jones versus Isobel Pirie and Margaret Withers, the latter winning. The junior tournaments were very exciting, as some excellent tennis was played. The singles were won by Nora Eaton and the doubles by Ruth Rutherford and Nora Eaton. A very interesting inter-school match was played between Bishop Strachan School and Branksome, Bishop Strachan winning both the doubles and the singles. After witnessing so much enthusiasm in the past years, we hope for greater re- sults in tennis this year, and feel sure that everyone will enter the tournaments. Thu Branksomk Slogan Class Officers. Good Night The day declines, the night is come, All weary hearts have gone to rest Until the morrow ' s rising sun; Our tired hands once more are still, Good night! Close your tired eyes in sleep. The street is silent, all is well; The watchman ' s horn is heard to keep His nightly tryst, and calls to you Go to rest! Good night. Slumber till the night is gone! Slumber till the new-born day! Sleep until the soft, gray dawn Chases night and sin away. Good night. Joyce Tedman, Joyce Livingstone, Form II. Translated from the German poem, Gate Nacht, by Korner. In a Chinese Moonlight Slowly o ' er the mirrored water, A Chinese junk floats sleep ' ly by, Silent and breathlessly it goes, A silhouette against the sky. Weeping o ' er the glassy surface. Lie dark and mystic feath ' ry veils Of willows, like the clouds that during Tempests across the sky do sail. Etched against the jewelled heavens. High on a barren stretch of ground, A tall, serene pagoda stands Remote from all the world around. Above, t he pearly moon stands guard, Its silver sheen on all that sleeps. While by a dimly lighted shrine, A priest his lonely vigil keeps. ELEANOR WYLIE, Form II. The Branksome Slogan 37 French House Entrance. |HE most interesting event of the year was the visit of their Excellencies Lord and Lady Willingdon. on October 1 7th. Ruth Hindmarsh, winner of the silver cup for oratory for the Junior School, gave the address of welcome. His Excellency replied and he was followed by Lady Willingdon, who completely won the hearts of the girls by giving them two holidays. We only hope they will honor us by paying a visit to our school again. Several times during the year Miss Robinson has very kindly taken different groups of girls to the Museum to study the furniture of the different periods, and also to the Art Gallery for a number of its special exhibitions. The last Friday night before the Christ- mas holidays. Miss Read gave a dance for the girls of the Senior School. A good orchestra supplied music in the gym- nasium, and after the dancing, supper was served in the dining-room. This was the first dance of its kind in the school, but Miss Read plans to have it one of our Annual Events. On December 20th, the long-looked- forward-to Christmas dinner was held. The dining-room was beautifully decor- ated and after a delicious dinner, the usual toasts were given. A unique event was our Camp Fire Party, which took place in the gym- nasium, on Friday evening, April 20rb. Red tissue paper, electric lights and logs made a very realistic camp fire, around which the girls gathered. The success of the evening was due to Miss Shaw and Miss Bowlby, who as Camp Leaders, ar- ranged a delightful programme, and led the singing. Among many privileges we have had this year, one that has been much appreci- 38 TiiK Branksomk Slogan ated by the girls in residence has been church, and have thus been able to hear the Sunday evening services which we many of the best preachers in the city, have attended. Almost every Sunday ISOBEL PIRIE. evening we have been taken to a different Form V. The Branksome Dance Once again the halls of Branksome re- sound with laughter, both of boys and girls. Once again the gym looks like a veritable fairyland of valentines, stream- ers and balloons. Everyone looks happy and gay. Gone are the mid- dies and skirts of yesterday, and instead, with a blare of jazz from the platform, one can see brightly colored gowns flash everywhere. Miss Read receives over a hundred merry guests. The patrons who graciously honor the occasion are as follows: Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Withers, Mr. and Mrs. Tory, and Miss A. Auld. After twelve dances, which just seem to fly, supper is served in the dining room. The various school yells give a final touch of liveliness to the scene and every- one leaves with the thought that it is the best dance yet. Branksome ' s 25th Birthday Branksome is feeling very dignified and even a little awed by its own antiquity, for we are celebrating our twenty-fifth birthday this year. We can picture some of our older graduates saying, Dear, dear, how that child has grown! It doesn ' t seem possible that she can be twenty-five already. Why, I can remem- ber her in her baby carriage! While some of the other schools will say, ' Taney Branksome being twenty-five and really grown up. I wonder how it would feel to be as old as that? We think it feels extremely exciting, besides arousing in us a feeling of love for our own school, which has accomplished so much in those past years. Last year, Canada celebrated her diamond jubilee. This year Branksome is celebrating her silver anniversary, and if she has as golden a future as her silvery past, we ' shall be doubly proud to say v e are Branksomites. M. McFARLAND. The Branksome Slogan 39 Y. W. C. A. The Y.W.C.A. of Branksome, far from being merely decorative and allow- ing an excuse for the excitement of elec- tions, has proved again its worth to our school, and the charities we maintain. Of course, credit might be given to its officers, but the school has responded so willingly from both its wealth of school- spirit and its wealth of pocket, that the society has had a doubly successful year. At our first meeting, the following of- ficers were elected: President, Margaret Withers. Vice-President, Marian Gibson. Secretary, Lois Tedman. Treasurer, F. Smith. Committee: Mona Le Gallais, Momiji Ubukata. After Momiji ' s departure for the con- tinent, Helen Simpson was elected to her position. Our first event was a swimming meet, which was an unmitigated success and did much to arouse interest in what pro- mises to be one of our leading sports. The usual week v as set aside for Ramabai and was very successful. The Special Forms gave The Ticket Office, and Five Stages of Courtship. Fifth gave A Spanish Romance. Sec- ond Form and Intermediate presented most appropriately, Ramabai, and A Native Wedding. First Form shone in The Doctor ' s Office. But the crown- ing event of the evening was a great trag- edy, presented by the staff, Wild NclL the Pet of the Plains. Altogether the evening was one to be long remembered. At Christmas, money, food and clo ' h- ;ng were collected and sent to many needy families. This is an annual cus- tom, but I feel sure that this year the families fared even better than they had before. Our skating party this year was held on Jan 27. The weather was ideal and the hand-organ man turned tirelessly. During the affair, hot dogs were sold and afterwards ice cream, cakes and coffee were served in the dining-room. During the Lenten season money was collected from the girls for the support of the Branksome Bed at the Ludhiana Mission in India and the response was generous. LOIS TEDMAN. 40 The Branksome Slogan Jean Goulding, School Sports Captain, The Partners Winter and Death went hand in hand, On a cold November day, Into the heart of a city, Cautiously choosing their way. Winter, the phantom of trouble. Robed in a garment of gray. With eyes that knew not mercy. Hunted her human prey. Death seemed a gentler spirit, Lost in a veil of black; Awed by the strength of her mistress, Thus, following in her track. Into a small, lone alley, Just at the close of day, To a little hut by the river. The Partners made their way. Within the hut on a narrow cot, A little maiden lay. Her brow was hot with fever. Tormenting her night and day. Her life had known much sorrow. She had toiled in her simple way. And now she was gently smiling, As her troubles ebbed away. So soft that the maiden heard not. Death crept to the tiny bed. And with fingers of tender mercy. Stroked thrice the wearied head. Death stopped for a moment and listened To the wailing of Winter without. Then the Spirit in black joined the spirit in grey. And the Partners again set out. BETTY REED, Form II. The Branksomk Slogan 41 The Betta Kappa The Beta Kappa held its first meeting for the year 1927-28 on the first Wed- nesday of October in the Assembly Hall, for the object of electing officers. The following were elected: Honorary President, Miss Read. President, Betty Rutherford. Vice-President, Isobel Piric. Secretary-Treasurer, Peggy Gait. Convener of Debating, June Warren. Convener of Music, Nanette Walker. On October 14th, the old girls were entertained by the new boarders. The forms of entertainment were varied. A Chinese dance was chosen by Scott House, French House and English House giving musical numbers. A debate took place in the Assembly Hall on October 25th, Resolved, that home work should be abolished. The outcome of this important question was eagerly looked forward to. The discus- sions by both sides were ably put forth and showed remarkable skill in thought and originality. In judging the result of the debate the negative was found to be the most convincing. The Annual Masquerade, which was held on the 28th of October, was a de- cided success. The costumes were both unique and original. The evening ' s en- tertainment reached its height when the staff appeared in clothes similar to those worn on the Branksome walk about twen- ty-five years ago and some also appear- ing in clothes depicting costumes which would be worn on the same walk to-day. The prizes for the most original costumes were won by Margaret Henderson and Joyce Livingstone; the funniest by Mar- garet Withers and Elinor Stovel. Re- freshments were served in the dining- room, bringing to a close a most enjoy- able evening. Skits by the staff and the different forms in the school were presented on November 11th. The staff chose an ex- citing movie, Wild Nell of the Plains. Love Laughs at Locksmiths, A Burmese Wedding, and A Medical Operation, were among the numbers which delighted the spectators. On November 18th, The Private Sec- retary was put on by Fourth Form. It was one of the best plays seen during the year, both for its acting and costuming. For many days the saying, Do you know! of June Warren (as the Secre- tary) was repeated by the majority in the school. The Fourth Form girls all took their parts to perfection. The Importance of Being Ernest was presented on December 9th by Fifth Form. This play was quite humorous in parts, especially when the heroes, Betty Rutherford and Lois Tedman, had quite a time explaining to their fiancees the cause of their leading a double life, but everything in the end turned out satisfac- torily. On February 24th, one of Sir James Barrie s amusing comedies. The Ad- mirable Crichton, was presented by Third Form. The old-fashioned cos- tumes and excellent acting added greatly to the charm of the play. An oratorical contest on The Future of Canada was held in the Assembly Hall on March 9th. The speeches were greatly applauded by an appreciative audi- ence. In the junior school, Mary Good- erham and Ruth Hindmarsh tied for first place, the former speaking on the Cana- dian poet, Lampman, and the latter on Toronto and her poets. Mary McLean, whose subject was The People of Canada, and Joan Knowlton, on The 42 ' J ' HE Bran I Litcratorc of Canada, tied for first place in the senior school. Four special presented The Burglar Who Failed, on Friday evening, March 16th. This was followed by two French plays, La Femme Muette, and Act I of Le Voyage de Monsieur Perrichon, under the capable direction of Miss El- liott. The plays were exceedingly well put on. The foregoing gives a resume of the entertainments up to the Easter holidays. I think we have reason to feel proud of the interest, enthusiasm and talent dis- played by the whole school. I also feel that the showing made by the Beta Kappa for the year 1927-28 was a highly satisfactory one. PEGGY GALT. Secretary-Treasurer, [h; SivOGan Lost I have sought the firelight To give me back my dreams — I have left the roadway To seek them from a star — I have called to rivers Rushing to the sea, And I have asked the mountains Where my dear dreams are. Some were born of music, Suddenly, like light! Some had waited for me Where the cross-roads meet — And some came at the dawning. When pain had filled the night. But always I had loved them, Always they were sweet! Thi: Branksome: Slogan 43 incwqwiy PHro Mimr mmwm siseee PMii?fli9i8 JMemorial MmbotD regcnteb to tfte cftoo! bp auliite g)(anfaurp WooltDortf) 19 m jWcmorp of tv blister C!eanicr tanburp 44 Thi$ Branksome S1.0GAN The Morning Run (With apologies to Bliss Carman.) At seven-thirty in the morning, In October, June, or May, I walk the block in wonder. And have no word to say. It is the path we traverse Every morning, you and I, Your hair all in an uproar, My spirit all a-cry. The red leaves fall upon it. The moon and mist and rain, But still we go on plodding That same old weary lane. EDITH GARBUTT. How can I translate thee, Oh twenty lines of Virgil? How may my humble pen Presume to such a task? I ponder on thy phrases. And marvel at thy clauses, Hui Tanta insania! A crib is all I ask! Ulysses and Achilles ' ' Ecce! Hiding in the monster, While youths and maidens singing hymns Rejoice to touch the rope. Laocoon and Panthus And Hecuba and Priam Are one and all the same to me, I fear there is no hope! M. H. Form V. Brank; some Bellj How welcome, how enthralling, are the bells; What care, what gloom their cadence oft dispels. Like soft music to the soul Their reverberations roll — With melodious delight Every morning, noon and night — • All in tune. What harmonious appeal to youth ' s am- bitions fire — To awake, to eat, to study, to aspire — then retire. To dream sweetly of the bells, bells, bells, Bells, bells, bells; How long the night and lonely, without bells. — Apologies to Edgar A. Poe. MERCIE MOORE. Exchanges Black and Gold — St. John ' s College School, Winnipeg: A promising magazine. We hope to hear more from you. Trinity University Review, Toronto, Ont.: We enjoyed your magazine to the full- est extent — your blank verse a la Shake- speare in particular. Edgehill Review, Windsor, N.S.: A well-compiled magazine, but where is your exchange column? The Hermes — Humberside Collegiate, Toronto: Certainly the Hermes is indicative of a carefully selected editorial staff. Lux Glebana — Glebe Collegiate Insti- tute: In reading your magazine, we forgot our purpose — to criticize. Vox Collegii — Ontario Ladies ' Col- lege, Whitby, Ont.: Your Le Coin Francaise interests us especially, but we venture to suggest a few more literary attempts. St. Andrew ' s College, Aurora, Ontario: In consideration of the fact that none of the fair sex are numbered among your contributors, yours is rather a remarkable magazine. Bishop ' s College School, Lennoxville, Que.: Without doubt, our best exchange. You certainly surpassed yourselves in your Christmas edition. St. Peter ' s College, Australia: Your literary achievements are ex- cellent. The College Times — Upper Canada Col- lege, Toronto, Ont.: A good number. Bishop Strachan School, Toronto: Our advice is to lighten up your pages with a few jokes and illustrations. Ludemus — Havergal College, To- ronto: Lacking in nothing. Complete in everything. Tech Flash, Nova Scotia: We enjoy your magazines, including the cover designs. Trafalgar Echoes, Montreal, Que.: Absolutely no adverse criticism to offer — your photographs are excellent. Blue and White — Rothesay Collegiate School, Rothesay, N.B.: We are sure that such a capable edi- torial staff as your magazine indicates must have some poetical ability. The Vulcan — C e n t r a 1 Technical School, Toronto, Ont.: Good reading material. 45 What the Moon Saw on Christ- mas Eve The sky was a dull gray blue as I shone down on the happy world. People were running to and fro laden with par- cels that would bring happiness to some boy or girl. I noticed a man and woman as they entered a house, but it looked very happy with a gaily decked Christ- mas tree in the window. I was turning away to watch the other people when I heard some music. It was a young boy playing the flute. He look- ed up anxiously at a smaller boy, who came running out of a house, and said, Any luck? But the shivering little boy answered, No. He then went to the next house, where I had seen the people go in. He stood on the doorstep for a minute, then beckoned to his brother, and they both entered. The snow began to fall, and the clouds were coming towards me. I glanced down again and saw the two little boys drinking cocoa and eating cake, with the children of the house waiting on them. I am sure this household spent a merry Christmas that year. NORA WEST, Age 12. Fairies I have seen some lovely fairies Who were all dressed in white. And oh, they were so pretty, As they danced in the moonlight. They had a queen amongst them. She sat upon a throne. Her train, it was of dewdrops. And her golden hair was blown. Among the trees and flowers. Around about the ferns. They twirled and danced and sang and laughed. And took their place in-turns. And v hen the stars began to fade, They got on dragon flies; They ' d gone, oh dear! they ' d gone. Before you ' d time to wink your eyes. BILLIE EATON, Age 10. 46 The Branksome Slogan 47 An Adventure Once, there was a little girl whose name was Peggy. She lived at her grand- mother ' s house. Near the house was a forest and Peggy often went and played there. One day, as she was playing in the forest, she met a little old man dressed in green from head to foot. He was walking around in circles. This amused Peggy very much, so when he stopped walking, Peggy asked him to tell her who he was. But the little man did not answer her. Instead, he beckoned to her and Peggy followed. They went on for some time and then the little man walk- ed straight to a big tree. When he got up to the tree he tapped it four times and jumped up and down four times. Then a little door opened and he jumped inside. As Peggy wanted to know what was inside the tree, she went in, too, and found herself in the midst of a lot of little men dressed in green. Suddenly they all jumped up and beckoned to Peggy to follow. She did, and soon found herself in a beautiful room where there were lovely clothes. As they seemed her size, she tried them on and found they just suited her. As she was poor, she began to wish she had the beautiful clothes, for there were coats, and shoes and dresses and gowns and everything one could wish for. Soon the little man appeared and spoke for the first time. He said, You may have anything you wish for. Peggy said, May I have all these clothes? The tittle man nodded, and Peggy gathered them up. She put these in a little suitcase which lay beside them. When she got home, she told her grandmother the story and her grand- mother was overjoyed. SYLVIA GREENSHIELDS, Age 10. Rijn ' s Idea Saves the Situation In the small Dutch city of Stavoren. lived Anton, his brother, Daniel, and Rijn, their friend. Rijn was from The Hague, and was forever telling Anton and Daniel stories about the ice-boating there. It occurred to Anton early one winter that ice-boating would be a wel- come change from skating. Thus it was that these three boys and Rijn ' s sister, Gretchen, put their heads together and decided to make an ice-boat. Gretchen agreed to make the sails, and the others were each to have a part in the work. The building of this ice-boat would not have been possible had not Anton ' s father, who was a carpenter, had a hand in it. The sails were patchwork and the paint ran out before the job was done, but this did not lessen the excitement on the day the Gretchen was launched for her first trip. Anton was made captain, Rijn was first mate, Daniel, helmsman, and Gretchen was a passenger, and was given charge of the lunch. After they had gone a little way, David complained that he could not see to steer because of the sails. Hoist a man aloft. You go, Rijn, suggested Anton. So Rijn climbed the mast and perched on the crossbar. Ahoy, lookout! called Captain An- ton to his mate, a few minutes later, How does that dike over there look to you ? ' ' Which one? — Oh, my word! it has sprung a leak! Quick, turn back, and tell Dad. He ' ll get men to mend it. They got home in time and the dike was mended before much damage was done. VIVIEN CAMPBELL. Age 13 years. 48 The; Branksomr Slogan The Rice Pudding Little Mary, on coming into the kitchen one fine morning, after a long play in the garden, found that Cook had left a delicious-looking rice pudding on the table. Mary was very hungry and the pudding was so tempting, she thought to herself, Cook will never know that I took it. So, quick as a flash, she grasped the large dish at both sides and ran as fast as she could into the garden where she found her brother, John. John could hardly believe his eyes when he saw what Mary had, but immediately began to help her take it to a hidden corner of the garden, where they ate so much pud- ding they felt ill. They decided to hide the dish under a red currant bush. Just as Mary was placing it under a nice thick branch, out stepped a little elf. The little elf said, ' Tve come to take you and your brother away, because you are two of the many naughty little children there are in the world. He started to pull them away. Soon they came to a door and the elf opened it. Inside was an ugly witch. The elf said to her, You take these children to the place where all the nailghty children are kept. Then the little elf vanished, and the old witch started to pull them along. Soon they came to another door and the little witch opened it. Inside there were a lot of children eat- ing bread and milk, and they had to go in with them. After they had been in there for a few days, they planned a way to get out. They dug a hole in the wall and climbed through. Then the rest of the children followed. They all ran to their homes except Mary and John, who stayed to fill up the hole. Then they ran home. To their surprise, there was the little elf at the front door. He wasn ' t going to let them in, but just then out came their father who said, Why, there is my Mary and there is my John. After that experience the boy and girl were never bad again. By JANE SEGSWORTH, Age 11. The Twins ' Good Deed Mary and Pat were twins. They were going to give a party on the twenty- fourth of May. For weeks before, they began to save their pocket money to buy fireworks. One day, when they were out walking with their governess, they saw two little children looking in a shop win- dow which was filled with fireworks. Pa t overheard what one of them said, and turned to Mary and Miss Walker: Do you know that poor little fellow said that he couldn ' t have any firev orks on the twenty-fourth of May, because he hasn ' t any money. Just then, Miss Walker stopped and said, Here is the shop where we are going to buy our crackers. They bought the firecrackers and went out of the shop. Suddenly Mary said, I would like to give those two poor children some of our crackers. Miss Walker said, I did not buy them, so you may do what you like with them. Pat agreed with Mary, so they went up to the children and Mary said, We are going to give you some of our firecrackers, because you cannot buy them yourselves. She gave the two delighted children a big bag filled with all kinds. Both the little boy and girl thanked them very much, and went off home very happy. Pat and Mary had a lovely party and both en- joyed themselves more than they would have, because they thought of the lovely time those two children would be having. PEGGY WALDIE. Age 10 years. The Branksome Slogan 49 An Autumn Scene It was a clear, cold Autumn day. I sat on top of a grassy hill, reading. The book did not seem to interest me, for, all around, bright colors caught my at- tention. Presently, I laid the book aside and looked down on the straggling little vil- lage below me. Merry school children ran gaily home to their cosy cottages. The Autumn leaves fluttered slowly and sadly to the ground, as if they were sad at leaving the pretty trees to which they had been attached. Bright orange trees with a few dark pines among them made a very pretty picture. Beside me, I heard a little rustle and, looking down, I beheld a little tan crea- ture staring cautiously at me from among the leaves. His little eyes twinkled with mischief and his little cheeks were puff ed out with nuts that he was carrying to his family in some tree-trunk. • It began to grow dark; the sun had al- ready set behind a mist of orange and gold. I suddenly felt cold. I got up and stumbled down the hill, my little tan companion jumping hither and thither among the leaves. Drawing my fur closer around my neck, I trudged homeward. MARY GOODERHAM, Age 12. My Pussy My pussy is a Persian, His coat is long and grey. He ' s a merry little fellow, But loves to run away. When I ' m walking in the garden, He ' s always at my heels, But when I go to school, He will not eat his meals. But when I ' m home on Saturday, He skips and jumps about. Just like a little rascal WhcJ shouts when school is out. PEGGY WALDIE, Age 10. Spring Winter is gone. And soon will the song crie ro oins and thrushes Be heard. The seeds will be sown, House-cleaning begin. The lawns will be mown. And everything trim. And down in the woods The wild flowers grow; And birds and beasts Begin to show; And brooks and streams Go gurgling along. Singing their never-tiring song. RUTH HINDMARSH. Age 11 B . H . S . An Old Man ' s Dream On the crest of a hill and overlooking the lake, stood the picturesque old house of Cloverlca Farm. There was a large garden around it, and a row of beautiful maple trees stood on either side of the driveway. In the spring, the garden was bright with gaily colored flowers, and the trees thick with green leaves. Now, in late autumn, the ground was covered with frost, and the trees bare. Inside the house was a more cheerful scene. The cosy room was lighted by the glow of the fire, in front of which sat an old man. As he gazed dreamily into its depths, a little boy came running in saying, O, Grand-daddy! Monday is Thanksgiving Day, and there is no school. Thanksgiving, muttered the old man to himself, Why, yes, lad, I remember celebrating it when I was a bof, Still saying to himself, Thanksgiving, yes, I remember, he fell asleep. In his dream, he saw the same old room, the same fireplace, and the same chair drawn up beside it. A young man was sitting in the chair, holding a baby on his knee. Presently a boy came into the room shouting, Here comes mother carrying a platter with a great big turkey on it! The man rose to greet a lady dressed in a long, blue dress, carrying, sure enough, the turkey! Hurray for the turkey! shouted the boy. The old man awoke, and heard voices discussing how they would celebrate the holiday. He said to himself, I am a little ahead of time. I have celebrated my Thanksgiving. HELEN ROOKE, Age 12. 50 The Branksome Slogan SI Jane and the Lost Dog One day I was returning from a little country school two or three miles from home, when a heavy snow-storm came on. It came down so fast and heavily that I could not see very far ahead of me, and I soon lost my way. I wandered on till I found myself near a wood. I thought the best thing for me to do was to go into the wood, for the trees might shelter me. After what seemed to me a very long time, I felt very tired and sat down under a fir tree. It was very dark and cold by this time, and I was glad to rest. Soon I felt something touch my hand. I looked up and saw a little dog. I expect he was lost. I put him under my coat and he soon fell asleep. When the storm cleared. I started off with the dog under my arm. We wan- dered nntil we came upon a wood-cutter cutting wood. I asked him how far I was from home. He said if I would wait till he had cut the wood, he would take us back to his house. He took us back and gave us a hot supper, asking me questions. After sup- per, he took us home. Mother was very glad to see me and I was glad to see her. We made good friends with the poor wood-cutter and helped him many times. I kept the little dog and called him Snow, because I found him in the snow and I will never part with him. MARY KINGSMILL, Age 12. Seasons The melting snow runs down the slopes. To join the little rills, The shining river glides away, Among the rolling hills. For now the spring is here again, The flowers and the grass, The birds upon the trees do sing. As underneath we pass. It is the sultry summer sun, That beats on burning sand, And the chirping of the beetle ' s song Is part of nature ' s band. The autumn, with its golden sun, Its red and russet leaves. Will follow just as did the spring. When buds came on the trees. And then comes nature ' s eventide. When trees and flowers may rest; The fields are wrapped in blankets white. Till they waken to be dressed. MARY GOODERHAM. Age 12. Spring O, the beautiful spring. And summer, too. With their flowers of purple. And skies of blue. O, the beautiful spring. With her dress of gold. Which for no money Could be sold. MURIEL ARMSTRONG, Age 1 1 yearSi 52 The: Branksome Si ogan It is a wonder the Branksome girl lives through the day! Actually, I thought I ' d pass out! Why, my dear, I almost tdok a fit! I felt positively weak. Heavens, that ' s a knockout! ' We felt like about two cents. I simply wept buckets. I could have choked her! Petrified is not the word! She nearly had heart failure. M. McF. Love ' s Labor Lost — when the lights of Branksome ' s private street car went out. Marg. R. (preparing a speech for ora- torical contest) : Have any big men ever been born in this town? June W.: No, Marg, only babies. Did you ever stop to consider how ab- sence makes the mark grow rounder? Many and bitter were her tears as she thought of the one that was gone. How she had suffered. He was one of the per- fect set — so well cut and polished— her friend through thick and thin — one her lips had often caressed, and now — what a blank — what a void — remained . And yet— no ache. That tooth — ' twas gone! D. F. : Do your new shoes hurt, Kay? K.: No, but my feet do! Miss B.: Did you get the ratio of intensity of illumination of light to be 25:9? H. B. (starting from her day-dream) : No, 10 o ' clock. Miss M.: Marion, you look sleepy this morning. How long were you in bed? M. G.: Oh, about six feet. Ths Branksome Slogan 53 Miss H.: What is a locus? Pupil: A locust! Isn ' t that a sort of animal that climbs a tree and sings? Kay B. (brightly) : Where ' s Miss F.? Oh, yes, in the infirmary with the beds. Ida May (just as brightly) : Where ' s Miss S.? Oh, yes, in the gym with the dumbbells. In a certain large school, there ' s a class very fair. Who have many disputes on the subject of air. Some declared they ' d catch flu If the wind on them blew. So the teachers gave up in despair. Miss MacN. (in Lit. class) : Name a well-known writer in the first book of your text. Bright Pupil: Anonymous. Teacher (preparing to read examina- tion marks) : I shall read the marks of only those who passed. Disconsolate Pupil: This will be the fifth teacher who has refused to read my mark. British History Questions We Could Answer. 1. Where was the Boston Mas- sacre ? 2. Give the duration of the Seven Years ' War. 3. What country did the war of the Spanish Succession concern? 4. Who started the Gordon Riots? 5. Where was the Peace of Paris signed? 6. In what country did Napoleon ' s retreat from Moscow take place? 7. How many Georges of the Hano- ver line ruled in England before George III? N.B. — We respectfully submit the above to the Board of Education as a model when setting Matriculation Papers. If there ' s one thing more than another I hate to hear anyone say. It ' s when teachers in wrath Stop you dead in your path With, An hour on Saturday! Eleanor R.: Miss R — n, I ' m going home a week from to-day. Miss R — n: Good! 54 Thr Branksomib S1.0GAN Our Principal ' s Dream Wc toil all morn ' mid books well worn From study, long, devout and true, And glide so soft from form to form, You ' d hardly guess the work we do. I don ' t suppose I need to say. If we ' re behind in any way We always ask for extra work, And study till our foreheads hurt. We never fail in gym each day To look quite neat in every v ay; Black stockings we delight to wear. And high heels in our school are rare. We love to sit in posture meek And listen to our teachers sweet, Who lecture us in many ways On how to spent our girlhood days. We never wear our stockings rolled We think it indiscreet and bold; We ne ' er put powder on our face. Of lipstick you will find no trace. Have they only one facc. !!! ????? — In Branksome, girls are never late, Their eagerness for school is great; They all arrive by ten to nine And study Latin — so sublime. On Thursdays when we stay to swim. You never hear a noisy din. But on the other hand, you see, ' Tis quiet as a sewing bee. We keep our rooms so neat and prim That when a stranger sallies in We have no cause to rush and tear, But blithely show her everywhere. Oh, reader, if in any way You doubt the things these verses say. Visit our school, but kindly write And warn us, the preceding night. BETTY REED, Form II. A PERMANENT WAVE Thk Branksom Slogan 55 Miss A.: You ' ll be very glad to hear, girls, that everybody has passed in this examination. K. Brett: Are you sure you ' ve mark- ed my paper? Miss E.: Translate, Was ist aus ihr geworden. Joan S. (a little doubtfully) : What is growing on her? — or no — What is growing out of her? (Collapse of the German class.). Magazines. Cosmopolitan — Isobel Adams. College Humor — Mary Martin. Life — Joan Shaw. Judge — Isobel Pirie. Smart Set — French House Girls. Snappy and Breezy Stories — Mary Stewart. Love and Romance — Babe Savage. Good Housekeeping — Miss R. Health — Miss F, Film Fun — Doreen Shaw. House and Garden — C, Abbott. America ' s Humor — Ida May. Punch — B. Evans. Sports — Babs Goulding. Heard Among Ourselves Well, I ' ve decided to diet. Why, my dear, I ' ve gained over ten pounds in just a few months. You know it takes a lot of will power, and it took me ages to decide, but now I ' ve decided to really diet. Marie said she lost three pounds the first two weeks she dieted, but she used to take second helpings and didn ' t really put herself into it. I won ' t do that, so I ought to lose two pounds a week, anyway, and, let me see- — that would mean I ' d be ten pounds less when I go home. Vegetables and meat aren ' t fattening — I ' ll have just a very little potato, please. Miss ( ) . Thank you. — I know it ' s going to be very hard, and I ' ll be starved, but I must lose weight. — Thank you, I will have a little more vegetable, please, but no potato. — And it ' s ice cream to-night. It ' s quite fat- tening, but a little won ' t matter. — No, thank you, no more ice cream. — My, it was hard not to have any more ice cream, but I have to make sacrifices if I ' m going to lose. Go up and get a chocolate bar? Why, I ' d love to, and I am starved, and one chocolate bar won ' t matter. E. GARBUTT, Form V. S6 The Branksome Slogan Can You Imagine — Scott House not in a muss? Jane Ryan not in a fuss? Kay Brett not falling downstairs? Marg. McNeil not all dressed in flares? Marg. Patterson without a pain? Marion Pritchard not prophesying rain? Bake Savage wearing a shirt? Ida May not feeling hurt? Joan Shaw without a smile? Isabel Adams not talking all the while? Helen Barclay not getting mad? Mildred Mahood not placid and glad? Arnold Gooderham tall and slim? Betty Stambaugh being in? Gwynneth Sinclair not giving away fudge? Shirley Graves not having a grudge? Charlotte Abbott without a pill? Joan Spiers sitting still? No, you certainly cannot. One Day After Another! Monday — black as night. Tuesday — just a ray of light. Wednesday — clothed in mystic gray. Thursday — just a hint of day. Friday — old Apollo rides. Saturday — the light presides. Sunday — shadows start to fall. Now! — repeat it once for all. Heard at Any Saturday Mend- ing Class Is there anything for me, Miss F — ? Those stockings! Why, Miss F — , I ' m throwing those away. I ' ll never Use them again, Miss F — . Besides, who ever heard of mending runs! Stockings are much nicer with runs. Miss F — . They look frightful all sewn up. A thimble? Why, I don ' t know how to use one. I never do, Miss F — . Must I really learn? ' Has anyone got a needle? It doesn ' t matter about the size. Thanks! Has anyone got some black thread? Thanks! I ' m never going to send my things to the laundry again. It ' s much easier washing them yourself than having to mend runs. I think they ' re terrible. Gosh! If my mother could only see me now! Darning! Has anybody some scissors? D. McPHAIL, Form IV. She who is late for the run has taken time to wash. Where prefects rush in, Juniors fear to tread. Sept. 15 th. 16th. 23rd. 30th. Oct. 5th. 7th. School re-opened. Indoor Sports. Initiation. Swimming Meet. Rosa Ponselle. Basketball— Old Present. Nov. Girls vs. Dec 8th. 10th. 11th. 14th. 17th. 18th. 20th. 21st. 25th. 26th. 28th. Short Week-end. Visit to Museum. Basketball— B.S.S. vs. B.H. New Girls ' Entertainment. Lord and Lady Willingdon. Basketball— H.L.C. vs. B.H. Basketball— H.L.C. vs. B.H. 2nd Team. Debate. Basketball — Day vs. House. Edward Johnson. Miss White. Masquerade. Jan 1st. Basketball— H.L.C. vs. B.H. 4th. Thanksgiving Week-end. 11th. Beta Kappa. 15th. Basketball— B.S.S. vs. B.H. 17th. Russian Ballet. 18th. The Private Secretary. 1st. Miss Marion Thomson. 4th. Basketball— T.C.C. vs. B.H. 6th. Cavalleria Rusticana, Pagliacci. 9th. ' The Importance of Being Ernest. 16th. Dance. 20th. Christmas Dinner. 11th. School Re-opened. 13th. Indoor Sports. 19th. The Music Makers. 20th. Skating. 26th. Sophie Braslau. 27th. Skating Party. 58 Th Branksome: Slogan 59 Feb. 3rd. Reception. Merchant of Venice. Art Gallery. 4th, Short Week-end. 7th. Hockey— H.L.C. vs. B.H. 8th. Fellow. 11th. The Dance. 17 th. 18th. Alumnae Dance. 20th. Hockey— H.L.C. vs. B.H. 21st. Hockey— H.L.C. vs. B.H. Rachmaninoff. 24th. The Admirable Crichton. 27th. Hockey— H.L.C. vs. B.H. 28th. Hockey— M.E.S. vs. B.H. Mar. 2nd. Long Week-end. 6th. Hockey— Varsity vs. Kit- chener. 9th. Hockey— B.S.S. vs. B.H. 13th. ChaKapin. 16th. The Burglar Who Failed. French Plays. 19th. Paderewski. 23rd. Skating Carnival. 28th. Junior P.T. Demonstration. 30th. Plays. April 3rd. Station Y.Y.Y. 4th. Senior P.T. Demonstration. School closed for Easter holi- days. 20th. Camp Fire Sing Song. 27th. Scenes from Dickens. May 2nd. Unveiling of Eleanor Stan- bury Memorial Window. 4th. Swimming Meet. 18th. Sports Day. June 2nd. Alumnae Dinner. 8th. Strawberry Festival. 12th. Picnic for Resident Girls. 13th. Closing. 6o Thu Branksome Slogan Prize List, 1926-1927 Junior School. PRIZE LIST— 1927-28. Form I., General Proficiency — Martha Towl, Audrey Towl. Form II., General Proficiency — Suzanne Sweatman. Conduct — Suzanne Sweatman. Form III, Proficiency — Peggy McCordick, Eileen Pepall. Form IV., Proficiency — Gwynneth Sinclair, Helen Rooke. Intermediate, General Proficiency — Joyce Sweatman. Senior School. Form I., General Proficiency — Donalda Macleod (Scholarship). Nora Eaton (Scholarship), Joan Knowlton. Form II., General Proficiency — Ruth Knowlton, Ruth Hamilton. Form III., General Proficiency — Helen Richardson. Form IV., General Proficiency — June Warren (Scholarship), Nancy Wilson. Special — English Chika Ubukata. Mathematics — Betty Rutherford. Languages — Gretchen Heyd. History of Art — Helen Large, Elinor Stovel. Art Work in Slogan — Louise Mathieu. Literary Work in Slogan — Margaret Boyd. Confederation Essay Prize — June Warren. House and Special Prizes. Senior Tennia Singles — Primrose Mabon. Senior Tennis Doubles — Margaret Withers and Isabel Price. Badminton Singles — Margaret Hen- derson. Badminton Doubles — Margaret Hen- derson and Nannette Walker. Senior Sports Championship — Jessie Francis. Junior Sports Championship Rutherford. Ruth Senior Swimming Championship — Joyce Tedman. Junior Swimming Championship — Joan Knowlton. Integrity — Margaret Withers. Perseverance — Katie Clark. School Spirit — Christine Auld. Comradeship — Helen Burns. Service — Jessie Kelly. Loyalty — Kathryn Tait. Sportsmanship — Isabel Pirie and Leith Hutchison. Ck)urtesy — Sheila Lee. Loyal Co-operation — Edith Bellamy, Catherine McBurney. Lois Tedman. Poetry. Alumnae Prize for English. Christine Auld. Eleanor Stanbury Memorial Prize. Betty Rutherford. Margaret T. Scott Memorial Prize for the Memorization of Scripture. Charlotte Abbott Margaret Hardy Catherine Davison Grace Innes Margaret Boyd Phyllis Jones Jacqueline Frances Smith Dumaresq Nannette Walker Betty Evans Judith Kelly Elizabeth Saunder- Marion Miller son Isabel Pirie Chika Ubukata Catherine Flora Featherston- McBumey haugh Dorothy Smith Beatrice Grant Kathryn Tait, Jean Hume Memorial Medal (Scholar- ship, Influence, Athletics) — Christine Auld. The Branksomk Si ogan 6i Branksome Alumnae VERY enjoyable dinner at the school, at which Miss Read entertained the members, mark- ed the nineteenth annual meet- ing of the Branksome Hall Alumnae Association, on June 14th, 1927. About two hundred and fifty were present at the dinner and the dance which followed in the gymnasium. The annual business meeting took place after dinner. The Secretary ' s re- port was read by Jessie Wright, the Trea- surer ' s report by Helen Rutherford and the report of the Treasurer of the Build- ing Fund by Mary Barker for Annabel Auld. These were followed by an ad- dress by the President, Elizabeth Scott in which she made reference to our authoress, Dora Thompson, having had two books published in England, Adele in Search of a Home, and A Dealer in Sunshine, and another to be published in the autumn to be called Lizzie Anne, and then presented Dora with flowers. The President thanked Miss Read for all her help. Miss Read spoke a few words ex- pressing her delight at seeing so many of the graduates present and hoping there would be an even larger gathering next year for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the school. The following officers were elected for the year 1927-28: Hon. President — Miss Read. President — Mary Barker. 1st Vice-President — Reda Fullerton Barker. 2nd Vice-President — Catharine Mc- Burney. Secretary — Daisy Robertson Gall. Treasurer — Helen Wright. Committee — Annabel Auld, Betty Mickleborough Trethewey, Mary Duff Wilson, Sheila Lee, Agnes MacGillivray, Phyllis West, Elizabeth Holmes, Eliza- beth Scott. An enjoyable and successful Bridge was held at the school on November 22nd. There were about eighty-five tables. Many of the girls came who hadn ' t been at Alumnae meetings for several years. On November 23rd, we had our an- nual sale of Christmas ribbon and seals. The Junior School gave a play which was most entertaining. February 18th was the occasion of a dance in the school gymnasium. Over two hundred were present and it was a success in every way. DAISY ROBERTSON GALL, ' 11, Secretary. Gifts to the School 1927-1928 Alumnae Association — Prize for Eng- lish, Form V. Alumnae A ssociation — One $1,000 bond for Scholarship Fund. Jean McMichael, ' 11 — Prize for Poetry. Mary Hendrie Gumming, ' 21 — Prize for Loyalty. Elizabeth Scott, ' 22 — Prize for French. Lenore Gooderham, ' 24 — Prize for Swimming. Eleanor Ross, ' 24 — Prize for Service. Miss Mary G. Hamilton — Prize for Sports. Mrs. C. R. Lowray, Prize for Sports. Jean Fleck Barclay, ' 11 — Picture Memorial to Rose Fleck Henridge. Pauline Stanbury Woolworth, ' 19 — Stained Glass Window — memorial to Eleanor Stanbury. 62 Thb Branksome S1.0GAN Life Members Annabel Auld, ' 09. Christine Auld, ' 27. Ma  el Richardson Bertram, 08. Jeau Fleck Barclay, ' 11. Mary Barker, ' 23. Phyllis Calvert, ' 25. Miss Freda Cole. Bessie Storey Cole, ' 11. Norma Whelan Coleman, ' 23. Ethel Ames Coombs, ' 07 (deceased). Mary Hendrie Camming, ' 21. Mabel Russell Davey, ' 06. Marion Gibson de la Mothe, ' 08. Daisy Robertson Gall, 1 1 . Kathleen Gallagher, ' 21. Inace Allen Gillespie, ' 21. Janet Gibson, ' 22. Beverley Grant, ' 25. Mary Hanna Hall, ' 07. Phyllis HoUinrake, ' 20. Catherine Hyde, ' 21. Jessie Kelly, ' 27. Jean Ross McKay, ' 06. Margaret Phippen McKec, ' 23. Ainslie McMichael, ' 13, Jean Morton, ' 08. Florence Puddington, ' 24. Helen Rutherford, ' 20. Elizabeth Scott, ' 22. Phyllis Stephenson, ' 11. Dora Thompson, 13, Margery Watson, 26. Jessie Wright, ' 25. Helen Wright, ' 23. The Original Branksome Hall, Hawick, Scotland. Tne Branksome Slogan 6J Gymnasium. Miss Read and Miss Robinson were in Ottawa the lirst week in March. A luncheon was held at the Chelsea Club at which Ottawa members of the B.H.A.A. were present. These include d Muriel Robertson Wrong, Bessie Turner Gliddon Winnifred Porter Maunscll, Betty Masson Chrysler, Isabel Eastcott, Rita Harvey Payne, Gertrude Crannell McKinley — who was appointed Alumnae Representative for Ottawa — Florence Gra- ham Moodie, Ruth Lumsden McLennan, Ray Gordon O ' Reilly, Winnifred Bur- gess, Helen Grisdale, Margaret Boyd, Isa- bel Stephenson Wynkie, Helen McCor- mick, Helen Mackenzie, Trembeth Luke, Dorothy Page Bangs, Monica McCoU Lawson. Jessie Wright visited Eleanor Mackay Coffey, Montreal, in April. Irma Brock completed a course in Physiotheraphy last August at the Van- couver General Hospital and has returned to Winnipeg. Grace McGraw wi«tered in Lo Angeles. Katherine Strickland spent Easter in New York with Jean Ganoag Eaton and then went to Philadelphia before return- ing to Toronto. Kathleen Ryan was in Toronto in March en route to tht south of France. St. Claire Macdonald obtained a com- plete second year certificate at the Ontario College of Art last May with honours in Applied Design, Composition and Model- ling. Grace Meikle gained a complete first year certificate and Beatrice Grant, a first year certificate less one subject. Margaret Phippcn McKee and Amy Gundy spent some time in the Barbadoes and Trinidad this winter. Norah Deacon and Jean McKiggan are attending O.A.C., Guelph. Annabel and Christine Auld motored to Asheville, N.C., at Easter. Margaret Estabrooks is in training at the Toronto General Hospital. 64 The Branksome Slogan Marjoric Sinclair and Nora McCaus- land spent last summer in Europe. Ruth Henderson is secretary of the Vancouver Junior Service League. Anna Mahood is at Macdonald Hall, St. Anne dc Bellevue. Ethel Jackson is taking a business course at the Calgary Business College. Mary Barker spent Easter in Madison, Wisconsin. Phyllis Hollinrake attended the con- vention of International Harpists held in Philadelphia in March and played in an ensemble of ninety harps at a concert given at the Academy of Music. Euphemia Walker has been elected treasurer for 1928-29 of her class. Anna Greig is in Paris, France. Bessie Brennan Moore spent April in Atlantic City. Audrey Lavelle won the Herbert A. Bruce scholarship for proficiency in oper- ating room technique, last June. Isabel Liersch spent the winter in Cali- fornia. Margaret Stairs who has been spending some time in Corsica returned to Montreal in May. Dorothy Roach has accepted a position on the secretarial staif of Sir James Dunn, London and sailed for England April 13 th. Jean Crombie Pierce returned to Mon- treal in June from a tour of the world. Madeline De Blois is taking a post graduate course in Physics at Smith Col- lege. Viola Cameron sails June 15th, to spend the summer abroad. Evelyn Darling, who spent the winter in Europe, was one of Annette Osborne ' s bridesmaids at her wedding in April, which took place in England. Mary Anderson is at the Y.W.C.A. Training College, Birmingham, England. Alice Reynolds Campbell is living in Winnipeg. An organ was installed, last November, in St. Luke ' s United Church, Silvcrthorn, in memory of Mary Blain. Eleanor Mackay Coffey was in Bathurst for two months recently visit- ing Evelyn Mackay Gerow. Kathleen Wilson is now living in Montreal. She was in Toronto in April visiting Amea Brewin before the latter sailed for England where her marriage is to take place in June. Helen Rutherford is one of the Georgian Room dietitians. Mary Kemple graduated from Varsity this year. Lulu Colquhoun Bray, who is living in San Francisco, visited Winnipeg in March. Margaret Walton Meyer spent a few weeks in the United States this Spring. Andrena Cornell won the silver medal for theory and harmony at the Toronto Conservatory at the June examinations. Kathleen Burrows spent last summer in Europe. Kathleen Tait wintered in Jamaica. Margery Busteed, Vancouver, was in Toronto shortly before Christmas having been on an extended trip through Canada. Flora Featherstonhaugh, Margaret Robinson, Gretchen Heyd, Margaret Donald, Marion Henderson, Catherine McBurney and Dorothy Barber have com- pleted their first year at Varsity. Betty Leishman is in training at the Sick Children ' s Hospital. Helen Ross has a position in the Chamber of Commerce, Board of Trade, Fort William. Marjorie Sherlock, having won a scholarship, is at Oxford. The: Branksome: Si ogan 65 Hope McCormack Holdroyd spent the month of May in New York visiting Mary McCormack Draper. Mary Bailey is in the Gift Shop at Eaton ' s. Norah Marks, 1st Vice-President of the Toronto Junior League, attended the National Conference of Junior Leagues of America held in Portland, Oregon, last May. Jean Francis spent Christmas in Spain. Agnes Thorn is now living in Winni- peg- Esther de Bcauregarc is in the Uni- versity of Toronto library. Margaret Baker Dubois is assisting a Washington surgeon in research work and also practising in that city. Nadinc Angstrom has opened a studio of hand loom weaving in Oakville. Judith Kelly is at Vassar. Marion and Victoria Hanna spent last summer in British Columbia and Alaska. Aileene Marks left last Ocotobcr on a motor trip to the South where she spent the winter. Miriam Walters is at Les Fourgcres Lausanne. Gladys White Creighton, who is now living in Montreal, spent some time in Winnipeg, last winter. Audrey Hewitt Masscy and Phyllis May attended the Olympic Games held in Switzerland in January. Luella and Suzanne Scott obtained their caps in April at Toronto General Hospital, having successfully completed six months training. Ruth Langlois Smith spent Easter at Southern Pines, N.C. Katherine Scott is taking the Oc- cupational Therapy course at Varsity. Ruth McCormack Brown and her two children, who are living in New York will spend the summer in Canada. At a Track Meet held last autumn at Dalhousie University, Jacqueline Dum- aresq won the high jump. By clearing the bar at four feet three inches she beat the Maritime record for girls. Helen Chitty is in Boston, taking a librarian ' s course. Rosamund Findlay, who has been at Varsity this winter, was taken ill with typhoid fever and was unable to finish her year. Margaret Lawson Early and Helen Lawson left in February on a cruise of the West Indies. Marion McCulloch visited England last summer. Claire Wallace Belfry wintered at Miami Beach. Annella Minneo is in Boston taking a secretarial course. Margaret Beaton spent Easter in Princeton. Marion Brewster is at home after spending a year nursing in the hospital, South Porcupine. Dorothy Harding is a librarian in the medical section of the University of Toronto library. The following out-of-town members of the Alumnae visited the school during the past year: — Sybil CroU, Miriam Walters, Bernice Palmer Ellis, Agnes Campbell Heslip, Esther Outerbridge, Elinor Bluck Butterfield, Olive demons, Margaret Macdonald, Ethel Jackson, Jean Mcintosh (Moose Jaw), Anna Greig, Betty Duthie, Margery Busteed, Charlotte Leitch Clements, Helen Ross, Helen Marshall, Jessie Kelly, Blanche Simpson, Marjorie Hazelwood, Bernice Dennis, Kathleen Meldrum. The Branksome Slogan The Branksome Slogan 67 Births 1927. Eleanor Sproatt Pratt, a son, May 7th. Marjorie Norris Eakins, a son, May 15th. Rosalind Morley MacEwen, a daughter, Mary Rose, June 6th. Jean Calvert Ritchie, a daughter, June 9th. Myrtle Evans Lawson, a son, June 13th. Helen Macrae Thomson, a son, June 14th. Kathleen Cahill Bankier, a daughter, June 16th. Marjorie Lyon Wigle, a son, June 16th. Vera Reed Hawkins, a daughter, Helen Vera, June 20th. Edith Burchell Southam, a daughter, June 21st. Edna King Reed, a son, Charles Edmund, King, June 24th. Alixe Wood McCart, a daughter, June 30th. Isabel Cope Thompson, a son, Terence Clive, July 13th. Jessie Cressman Huycke, a daughter, July 14th. Grage Morris Craig, a daughter, August 26th. Kathleen Craig Swayze, a son, Sept. 16th. Dorritt Larkin Lewis, a daughter, Sept. 23rd. Gladys Lee Reade, a daughter, Marilyn Estelle, Oct. 3rd. Gladys Bishop Van Duzer, a son, Oct. 14th. Marjorie Scott Boothe, a son, Oct. 16th. Helen Holmes Broughall, a daughter, Oct. 17th. Margaret Maclennan Smythe, a daughter, Margaret Wilkinson, Oct. 18th. Jean Maclaren Jasperson, a son, John Kent, Oct. 25th. Ruth McRoberts Picfcard, a son, Oct. 25 th. Edith Smith Cox, a son, Oct. 29th. Dorothy Young Pfeiffer, a son, John Douglas, Oct. 29th. Muriel Moore Bragg, a daughter, Eliza- beth Anne, Nov. 13th. 1928. Eleanor Ard Darroch, a daughter, Jan. 6 th. Eileen Lavelle Mills, a son, Jan. 6th. Mabel Richardson Bertram, a daughter, Jan. 15th. Dorothy Boyd Macrae, a daughter, Jan. 16th. Jean Smith Towner, a daughter, Feb. 8th. Maisie Tough Townley, a son, Feb. 17th. Agnes Campbell Heslip, a son, Feb. 27th. Catherine Northway Thoburn, a daugh- ter, Feb. 28th. Marion O ' Hara Crysdale, a daughter, Joan Isobel, March 2nd. Dorothy Leishman Rolph, a son, March 23rd. Helen Stevens Inglis, a son, April 1st. Margaret Kemp Meredith, a son, April 2nd. Dorothy Cassels Telfer, a son, April 2nd. Mabel Clark Drew Brook, a son, April 6th. Lillias Ralston Hawke, a daughter, April 7th. Maybelle Purdom Nugent, a son, Edward Alexander, April 23rd. Phyllis Baker Hammer, a daughter, April 25th. Marriages 1927. Mary Wilcock to Mr. Albert Reading Trace, March 26th. Maybelle Purdom to Mr. Clarence Ed- ward Nugent, May 24th. Lorna Warren to Mr. John Clemes, June 1st. Florence Gall to Dr. Gordon S. Foulds, June 1st. Pauline Bowden to Mr. Emsley W. Lloyd, June 2nd. Eleanor Sykes to Mr. Alex. Leslie Mc- Culloch, June 4th. Marion Watson to Mr. Norman D. Mc- Kay, June 11th. Gladys McEvoy to Mr. Alton A. Neil, June 14th. Lois Adams to Dr. H. H. Batson, June 17th. Jean Rankin to Dr. Stanley M. Camp- bell, June 17th. Mary Lawson to Mr. Herbert D. Hall, June 18th. Nora Parkes to Mr. Kenneth F. Noxon, June 22nd. Minola Laughlin to Mr. Fred Carl Eaton, June 23rd. Eleanor MacKay to Mr. John Bright Coffey, July 2nd. Beatrice Dudley Smith to Mr. George Edward Donald, July 6th. - Marion Skeans to Mr. Douglas D. Pearch, Aug. 3rd. Evelyn MacKay to Mr. Carlyle Gerow, Aug. 6th. Nancy Wright to Mr. Albert R. Pen- gilly, Aug. 20th. 68 The Branksome Slogan Jacqueline Sinclair to Mr. Leslie E. Blackwell, Sept. 3rd. Isabel Clemes to Mr. Norman Leishman, Sept. 14th. Margaret Despard to Mr. George Irving Fenton, Sept. 17th. Edith Renfrew to Mr. Gilbert Clifford Heron, Sept. 17th. Kathleen White to Mr. John Gillanders, Sept. 17th. Jean Ganong to Mr. Henry B. Eaton, Sept. 20th. Constance Davies to Mr. Rudolph Mus- pratt, Sept. 22nd. Dillwyn Warren to Mr. John Edgar Angus, Sept. 24th. Patricia Walker to Mr. Wm. Meredith Ramsay, Oct. 1st. Dorothy Page to Mr. Chauncey Bangs, Oct. 1st. Eleanor (Pat) Mackay to Mr. Richard Cameron Bayly, Oct. 15th. Stella Fleming to Rev. Dr. Murdock Mac- kenzie, Oct. 24th. Kathleen Gunne to Mr. Burton F. Lewis, Oct. 26th. Marion Cantley to Mr. W. Thos. Hayden, Oct. Ruth Gordon to Mr. Lee Tolmie Craig, Nov. 5th. Griswoldene Comstock to Mr. Donald Elswood Lewis, Nov. 19th. Jean Crombie to Mr. Sydney David Pierce, Dec. 1st. Jean Leishman to Major E. Brooke Bax- ter, Dec. 9th. 1928. Grace Cochrane to Mr. G. Lawrence Davey, Jan. 14th. Helen MacAulay to Mr. Luther Marling McGourick, March 3rd. Mary Duff to Mr. John Paterson Wilson, March 17 th. Ruth Porter to Mr. Kenneth George Case, March 21st. Elvia Everist to Dr. J. W. Shirer, April 18th. Norma Whelan to Mr. Edward Coleman, April 21st. Annette Osborne to Mr. George Fawcett, April 21st. Th Branksome Slogan 69 M iWemormm Ethel Ames Coombs, July 3rd, 1927. Mary Blain, July 23rd, 1927. Edna King Reed, January 15th, 1928. lone Nelson Gosling, March 31st, 1928. Phyllis Baker Hammer, April 25th, 1928. 74 Tijt Branksomi- 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 outdoor and indoor sport is an absolute neces- sity for the development, so that the Health of Body as well as Breadth of Mind can go hand in hand as part of the training at this Hall of Learning. There has been built this year a magnificent building on the School Grounds for the teaching of healthful exercise indoors, in addition to the Playgrounds outdoors. This School emphasizes the spirit of Canada, in that we cannot stand still ; we must go on, and in developing the human eleinent 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 Plenty, has been the home of the parents of many of the girls attending our Halls of 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 Thk Branksomd Slogan 75 Famous musicians, talented singers and music lovers unite in acclaiming the Heintzman Piano as a triumph of Piano craftmanship. Let their know- ledge assist you in the choice of an instrument, yb OldeFirme Heintzman Go. 193-197 Yonge Street, Toronto 76 The; Branksome Si OGan White Goods look WHITE ' T HE dress of white flannel or silk — the sports skirt — dresses of Hght pastel shades — these are indeed a true test of a dry-cleaner ' s skill. In the Langley plant, they acquire a beautiful finish. There ' s a snap, a crisp clearness, a brightness, a definiteness and life in the colors. Whites are now white — not a dull, dead creamy color. And that self-evident cleanliness which shows so clearly on white and l ight goods is found in every fabric — from a tweed coat to a man ' s blue serge suit — from a pair of white kid gloves to a knitted suit — from a man ' s silk necktie to a pair of flan- nel trousers. Just look at the lining of a suit as a test! We Call and Deliver, of course C L EANE RS AND DYERS Phone HiUcresC 8001 Thk Branksome; Slogan 77 EVERY SEASON FINDS ITS SMARTEST FASHIONS at HOLT, RENFREW LONDON PARIS NEW YORK ' T HROUGHOUT the whole year, these world-famous style centres are represented at Holt, Renfrew by their most charming modes. Choose your complete wardrobe from these winsome, superbly smart things. Furs Sports Apparel Lingerie Cloth Coats Millinery Gloves Evening Dresses Hosiery Accessories Yonge at Ad elaide TORONTO 78 The Branksome Slogan Camera Portraits Kingsdale 5023. 93 BLOOR ST. W. DISCOUNT TO BRANKSOME PUPILSo Langmuir-Hartmann Wardrobe Trunks Are Made In Steamer — Three-Quarter and Full Sizes For School — Home — Travel Your Clothes are Wrinkle Free Our store — the finest of its kind — is replete with gift and travel requisites. We Maintain an Efficient Repair Department. Phone ELgin 4234 The Julian Sale Leather Goods Co., Ltd« 105 King Street West - Toronto Travel Needs ' Brochure Sent on Request The: Branksome Slogan J aime tu aimes il aime nous aimons vos aimez ils aiment Of course, they all love these delicious choco- lates made by The smooth, luscious flavor of the Chocolate Coating is a distinguish- ing feature of Neilson V. The centres are equally delicious and come in the most delightful as- sortments. IV hen you want Chocolates, ask for Neilson s. ' The Chocolates That Are Different ' 8o T]ie: Branksomiv Slogan Copp ' s Fine Linen Copp ' s Kid Finish CORRESPONDENCE PAPERS The qualities of these papers are unexcelled in Canada In four sizes: SALISBURY CONVENTIONAL SIZE REGINA NOTE SIZE LARGE 8vo CONTINENTAL SIZE CLUB GENTLEMEN ' S SIZE CORRESPONDENCE CARDS VISITING CARDS Ask your Stationer to show you Copp ' s Fine Linen and Kid Finish THE COPP CLARK CO. LIMITED TORONTO . . - CANADA The Branksome Slogan 8i 82 The; Branksome Slogan BINGHAM ' S 146 YONGE STREET TEA ROOM DE LUXE Makers of Polly Anna Chocolates i4 Box of Gladness Always try CARNAHAN ' S First YOU ARE jr J . FOR YOUR SURE OF 1 aiU 6 MONEY Quality and Service C ARN AH AN ' S DRUG STORES 741 YONGE, AT BLOOR 393 ChURCH, AT CARLTON KIngsdale 1197 ELgin 1145 TORONTO Thk Branksomk Si ogan 83 New York Hairdressing and Beauty Culture Studio— 713 Yonge St. - Toronto Opposite Uptown Theatre Phone KIngsdale 4068 Why not have our Artists select the style peculiar to your type and mould your wave accordingly. EXPERT OPERATORS IN ALL BRANCHES OF BEAUTY CULTURE Gallia Boncelle Permanent Waving Machines Used Exclusively 84 The Branksome Slogan Crepe Paper Novelties, Flowers, Costumes, etc., can be made in great variety with SUPERFINE CREPE Unexcelled in quality, has 100% stretch, and retains the shape into which it is formed. Supplied in all the latest shades. Atk your d—ttt or write os direct Interlake Tissue Mills Co. Limited 54-56 University Ave. Toronto 2 Established 1864 John Catto Co. Limited Specialists for the last 60 years in Household Linens The linens we carry are of the high- est standard and have gained for us a continental reputation. Buying direct from the tnanufacturer affords us the opportunity of selling at low- est possible prices. We have special facilities for attending to household outfits, also for schools, hotels, colleges, clubs, etc. Mail orders filled Samples sent on request 219-23 Yonge Street Comer Shuter SCHOOL FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS and EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT Write us Frank G. McKay Co. Limited 36 Wellington St. E. Toronto, Ont. The Branksome SivOGan f Won ' t you A friendly come welcome and see ' El1« awaits you! otnuvt rVOCIZ ofiOppi C JutCL. 422 Ryrie Building Cor. Shuter and Yonge Sts. Phone: ELgin 6504 TORONTO Fourth Floor Distinctive Bridge Prizes It is so easy to select just those little Prizes that will, because of their distinctive appearance, appeal to the recipient as being worth while. These unusually smart gifts of impeccable quality, yet inexpensively priced at 1.00 — 1.50 — 2.00 and upward, are temptingly displayed for your easy choosing. We are also headquarters for Class Pins and Trophies. Send for special booklet.. Diamond Importers and Silversmiths YONGE STREET. TORONTO 86 Th Branksome Slogan Ridout and Strickland Limited General Agents for: Phoenix of London Assurance Co. (Fire) Law Union and Rock Insurance Co. (Fire) London and Scottish Life Insurance Co. Money to Lend on First Mortgages Residence Burglary Insurance Northern Ontario Building Cor. Adelaide and Bay Streets Toronto James Lumbers Co., Limited Wholesale Grocers . . 67 Front Street East, Toronto ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS Headquarters for Choice Groceries, Canned Goods Teas Th Branksoms Slogan 87 CHIC In Patent, Two-Tone Fawn and White. 10.00 Mm SURPASS REGD means the utmost in a ladies ' walking shoe. It means dainty style in types of shoes that are good for your feet and give a joy to walking. Combination fittings. MOST FITRITE MODELS 9.00 Ok SURPASS SHOE Qusno, MOiflMAL 88 The; Branksome; Si ogan INVIGORATES NOURISHES and SUSTAINS ROBERTSON ' S MALTED MILK CHOCOLATE BAR ROBERTSON BROTHERS Limited TORONTO CANADA SOLE MASUFACTURERS Phone: Trinity 2660 Barkers ' Bread Ltd. Manufacturers of High-class Bread and Rolls 277-283 SPADINA AVE. TORONTO The: Branksome: Slogan 89 THE HOME OF THE KENSLEY DRESSES ' and KENSLEY SPORTSWEAR Lingerie, Gloves, Hosiery Roger Gallet Perfumery KEENS LIMITED 754 Yonge St. KIngsdale 2909 The Newest Season ' s FOOTWEAR All the Graceful Styles in the Latest Shades of Leather Prices range from $7.00 $10-00 Large Stock to choose from P. S. BLACHFORD 748 YONGE STREET KIngsdale 3214 JUST BELOW BLOOR STREET 90 The; Branksome: Slogan Wesley E. Barker Insurance in All Branches Fire, Liability, Accident 186 KING STREET WEST TORONTO .-. ONT. City Orders - RAnd. 5111 Catering Dept. - R And. 1163 GEORGE COLES LIMITED Caterers and Manufacturing Confectioners Fine Chocolates and Bon-Bons, Fancy Ices 719 YONGE STREET - - - TORONTO BRANCHES: 138 Danforth Ave. 943 St. Clair Avenue West 1483 Yonge Street 2230 Bloor Street West 86 Yonge Street Tea Room TiiK Branksome Slogan 9 VISITORS ARE INVITED TO OUR SHOW ROOMS 20-22 Front Street West FINE CHINA, GLASSWARE. SILVERWARE. Etc. Exclusive Agents for Royal Crown Derby Royal Worcester Copeland ' s (Spode) GASSIDY ' S LIMITED John Drynan Co., Limited 711 YONGE ST--AT BLOOR Knitted Sports Wear LACES GLOVES RIBBONS HOSIERY NECKWEAR LINGERIE BAGS NOTIONS HANDKERCHIEFS 9 Tiiiv Branksomiv Si ogan Your Wash Basin is being used continually, and dierefore it should be the dur- able kind, easily kept clean, always white and inviting when guests come. Our open plumb- ing wash basin meets those requirements. Let us install one or several in your house. JOHN W. ORAM C. H. CHAPMAN, Prop. PLUMBING, HEATING AND TINSMITHING 836 YONGE STREET - TORONTO, ONT. NIGHTS AND HOLIDAYS KIngsdale 2419 TELEPHONE KIngsdale 4328 Latest Popular Music and Victor Records Pianos and Victrolas NATIONAL PIANO CO. LIMITED 15 Bloor West (at Yonge) OPEN EVENINGS 826 Yonge Street, Toronto Cor. Cumberland St. J. J. Plumbtree FLORIST Choicest Flowers For All Occasions Phones Ringsdale 2492-1736 The Branksome Slogan 93 Favorites Always Eat and enjoy the Biscuits whose purity and high quality have been rigidly maintained for more than 70 years. In the store or on the phone, always ask for CliriAie s Biscuits 9he Jiftandard .5uialUij uice S ' J3 Popular Silks at Popular Prices Beautiful High Grade Silks, Imported from the Best English, French, Swiss and Japanese Mcinufacturers. WE STOCK VIYELLA FLANNEL IN A LARGE COLOR RANGE WE WELCOME YOU AT THE SILK STORE McMahon Davies Just South of Bloor 756 Yonge Street Kingsdai e zsei 94 TiiK Bj anksomI ' Su)Gan G. TAMBLYN LIMITED TORONTO ' S RETAIL DRUGGISTS 232 Yonge Street, Toronto. 113 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 Queen Street East. 1310 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. 1166 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. PFE SAFE YOU MONEY SMART Because of its Simplicity There ' s something so youth- fully smart about the style illus- trated that when you see it you ' re sure to like it. Many other equally smart styles are here for your ap- proval, come and see them. H. C. Blachford LIMITED 286 Yonge Street (South of Dundas Street) CANDIES ICE CREAM PASTRIES NOVELTIES FOUNTAINS TEA ROOMS 20 SHOPS filled with Delightful Goodness! The Branksome Slogan 95 AUTOHOT means that you can go to any tap in the home marked HOT on any day of the year, at any hour of the day or night and get all the hot water needed for cleansing or bathing. Ask us about this in- dispensable modern comfort. The Consumers ' Gas Company 55 Adelaide Street East 732 Danforth Avenue 96 Tim Branksomiv vSlogan LOMBARD 4114 102 MELVILLE AVE. Ghas. Falconer ART DECORATOR and PAPERHANGER Painting, Graining Estimates and Designs Furnished 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 The Branksome Slogan 97 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 105 years) PHONE ELGIN 2505 Kingsdale 9801 Open Evenings The Beaumont Hairdressers 771 Yonge Street Va Per Marcel (Non-Electric) Permanent Wave Marcelling, Shampooing, Finger Wave and Water Waving, Etc. Sailor Maid Middies GYMNASIUM BLOOMERS Kilted and Sport Skirts GIRLS ' DRESSES Nautical Xo s 93-99 Spadina Ave. Toronto 98 Tiiie Branksome SivOGan LEHIGH VALLEY ANTHRACITE COAL CONGER LEHIGH COAL CO., LIMITED Atlas Building 350 Bay Street Phone ELgin 3201 The Branksome Slogan 99 The Original Jeane Duncan Specializing in HAND KNIT GARMENTS Importer, of WOOLS and TAPESTRIES 913 Yongc Street Phone RAndolph 0771 Haircutting Marcelling Water Waving EUGENE Permanent WAVING Francois 40 BLOOR WEST KINGSDALE 1331 Are You Satisfied? Since 1913 we have rendered a cleaning and dyeing service which has given com- plete satisfaction. May we prove this to you? WHITE DOVE CLEANERS Corner Dundas East and Sherbourne Streets, Toronto RANDOLPH 7718 Our Delivery Service Covers the City 100 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 105 SIMCOE STREET Let Our Telephone Wire Be Your Clothes Line The Branksome Si ogan lOI The Bloor Food Shop 88 Avenue Road Home-made Cakes Sandwiches Turkish Delight and Fudge special Rates for Clubs and Societies Kingsdale 3137-3138 Crocks for the School Girls. Specially priced from $45.00 up. GENEVIEVE GOWNS 67 BLOOR STREET WEST The Diet Kitchen Tea Rooms Bloor and Bay Streets Luncheons 12 to 2.30 Teas 4 to 5.30 Dinners 6 to 7.15 Telephones : Kingsdale 4382, 2693 of € wcm Character Tor vcr Occasion OM Silver, Sheffield Plate, Cut Crystal, Fine Old China and Antique Furnishings OF EVERY DESCRIPTION XimUc6 Dealers in the Unique Telephone 365 Yonge St. Elgin 6801 Toronto I02 The Branksomk Slogan Telephones : Elgin 0271 Elgin 0272 Elgin 0273 Elgin 0274 SWAN BROS. GROCERS 162-164 King St. East Toronto Business Established 40 Years Ed.Wheatley Butcher and Purveyor Finest Quality of Meats Poultry and Vegetables in Season 292 King Street East Elgin 6796 The; Branksome: Slogan 103 The Taylor Statten Camps ALGONQUIN PARK, ONTARIO Camp Wapomeo September Camp Camp Ahmek For Girls For Adults For Boys For Information and Booklets Address, TAYLOR STATTEN, 428 RUSSELL HILL ROAD, TORONTO 5 WALL PAPERS 1 Samples Supplied upon Request ROUTLEYS LIMITED 744 Yon e Street 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. 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