Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1930 volume:

OFF TO CAMP? Perhaps you ' re a new camper looking forward to camp life with great anticipation . . . per- haps you ' re an old hand at the game . . . and terribly enthusiastic about it all . . . In any case a smart new uniform will do much toward making the summer highly successful. We can outfit you with the special uniforms for Camps Wapomeo, Glen Bernard, Tanamakoon, Oconto, Onawaw and Lo-He-Ha, as well as shorts — overalls — and other comfy togs you ' ll like to wear at the cottage should you not be camping this year. . . . Third Floor Centre. T. EATON C M o The Branksome Slogan 1 Brilliance and Perfection distinguish every Diamond purchased at Ryri e-Birks . , . . whether the amount expended be one hundred or one thousand dollars. Ryrie-Birks are proud of the unusual values at both prices V ♦ RYRIEJBIRKS iomondj lierchants VONCE AND TEMPERANCE TORONTO 2 The Branksome Slogan 1832 1930 THE BANK of NOVA SCOTIA Capital . . . 10,000,000 Reserve - - - 20,000,000 Resources - - - 275,000,000 General Banking Business Transacted TORONTO BRANCH 39 King Street West 25 Other Branches at Convenient Locations in the City of Toronto 331 Branches in Canada, Newfoundland and England, United States and the West Indies. The Branksome Slogan 3 BOOKS for CANADIAN SCHOOLS CANADIAN HISTORY READERS By D. J. Dickie. 6.25 per set of eight volumes. Canadian History lends itself especially well to being divided into periods. The material has been grouped and arranged with a view to giving the young readers not only a chronological outline of the facts, but what is perhaps even more important, the atmosphere of each period. Each book beautifully illustrated in colour and black and white. PRACTICAL and LITERARY ENGLISH By George M. 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TCRCWTO PRINCIPAL Unless the safety of the investor ' s principal is assured all other reasons why a security should be purchased are futile. F. H. DEACON CO. Members Toronto Stock Exchange 227 Bay Street - - Toronto The Branksome Slogan 7 WILLIAMS NEW OIL-O-MATIC JUNIOR Like the world-famous Model J Oil-O-Matic which has been chosen by thousands upon thousands of Ontario home owners this new Oil-O Matic Junior incorporates all the patented and exclusive Williams features which make possible the use of fuel oil. A small down payment installs this new lower priced Oil-O-Matic Junior burner in your present boiler or furnace. Then your family will enjoy the care-free comfort of an even, healthful temperature without another moment ' s work or worry. Before you lift another shovel of coal, get all the facts on this economical Oil-O-Matic fuel oil heat. WILLIAMS HEATING V H. R. 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A book that is meant to help yoimg people to know how to pray 35c We specialize in Hymn and Prayer Books, Church and Sunday School Supplies, Text Books, Devotional Books and other literature. We invite you to come in and see us. UPPER CANADA TRACT SOCIETY AMEN HOUSE - - - TORONTO 2 128 University Avenue 10 The Branksome Slogan Walter Strickland and Son Insurance 54 Adelaide Street East Toronto TELEPHONE: Midway 5252 Whitewood ' s Riding School R. E. WHITEWOOD, Prop.— Late Sergt.-Major, 4th C.M.R. Rear of 921 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario Private Road from Stable to Ravine Special Attention to College Students Riding and Driving Taught by Competent Instructors Saddle Horse Training a Specialty The Branksome Slogan 11 Walk Over 290 YONGE STREET 12 The Branksome Slogan Studio, 96 Yonge St. Phne, Elgi n 6 7 1 4 Photographs live forever The Orchid Shop Orchids, Lily-of-the-Valley Roses, and all Seasonable Flowers for all occasions. 8io Yonge St. Phone: {at Bloor,) Kingsdale 9 7 Kings dale 4486 The Branksome Slogan 13 j J s X XkL SCHOOL FOiTf .. u I t PP ? SCHOOL AND 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 30 years. Prepares Boys for the University, Royal Military College and for Business. Applications for Autumn Term should be made now. Autumn Term Commences Sept. 11th, 1930 Write for Handsomely Illustrated Book Describing the School. REV. D. BRUCE MACDONALD, M.A., LL.D., Headmaster AURORA, ONTARIO PLAVI To Enjoy a Better Game Choose a Wilson Racket A wide variety of rackets, in models that have the approval of the world ' s best players, are now on display. For golf, we are showing an unusually complete line of clubs, and specialize in Ladies ' Golf Bags. Our catalogue will be mailed on request. The HAROLD A. WILSON COMPANY LIMITED 299 YONGE ST. - : - TORONTO 14 The Branksome Slogan You ' re almost sure to be interested in the New Bramble Suits You will be interested to see how ititrigu- ingly this newest knitted wear has con- formed to the dictates of fashion in the new silhouette. New Necklines, the advent of smart little collars, vestee and tuck-in effects, each an important fashion feature and beautifully adapted in these smart suits. Bramble Suits are made in Scotland on hand looms, finished by hand, and guaran- teed washable. Sizes 34 to 44. $25 to $35 YONGE AT BLOOR YONGE AT CASTLEFIELD YONGE AT ST. CLAIR DANFORTH AT PAPE Montreal Ottawa Windsor London St. Catharines Kitchener Guelph The Branksome Slogan 15 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN EDITORS SLOGAN STAFF: MARY McLean DONALDA MACLEOD HELEN RICHARDS MARY McFARLAND MARY BROWN MARGARET GRAHAM JOAN ROMEYN ALUMNAE REPRESENTATIVE: AINSLIE McMICHAEL Our New Common Room At Branksomc we have developed an excellent habit of acquiring something new with every year. From time to time wc have added the French House, the Scott House, a new wing containing large, well-ventilated class rooms, a splendid gymnasium and stage, and the finest swimming pool to be found in any Canadian girls ' school. Last year we added seven school flags to our list. This year our attention has been focussed on the new Common Room. It is situated on the east side of the main building, and is a spacious room, 27 X 51, adjoining the girls ' library. From three sides of the room the sun pours in all day long, and on the fourth there is a large, open fireplace — a great comfort on chilly winter nights. The main colour scheme — which is of blue and golden brown — is carried out in the three heavy rugs which cover the floor. Hangings and three Chesterfields in the same tones, supplemented by wicker furniture and walnut study desks with their accompanying Windsor chairs, complete an effect both of dignity and hospitality. The rough plastered walls form a suitable background for the paintings, which are all by well-known Canadian artists. Most of them depict autumn scenes, and they add an arresting, bril- liant note of colour. Adequate lighting is supplied by wrought-iron wall brack- ets and several floor lamps. A grand piano and three walnute fern boxes com- plete a most attractive room. The uses of the Common Room are many and varied. It is a combination study room, reception room, living room, ball room, and has even on one occasion served as a moving picture gal- lery for some intensely interesting col- oured slides of India. We feel that we are indeed more than fortunate in hav- ing this attractive new addition, which has brought such a cheerful, homelike atmosphere into our school life, and know it would be very difficult to do without it. But we are confident that the school has even greater prospects for the future. It is a splendid custom — keep up the good work, Branksome! HELEN RICHARDSON. 17 18 The Branksome Slogan Although our School does not possess many original pictures, we have a very fine collection of reproductions of both old and modern art. In every class room, along the halls and throughout the rest of the School may be found carefully chosen pictures. It is mainly due to Miss Robinson ' s knowl- edge of the world of Art and artists that Branksome has acquired this excellent col- lection. This year we have two additions to our collection. In the lib rary may be seen five reproductions in colour of the mural paintings in St. Stephen Hall, Westminster. These pictures depict the most striking events in the history of Britain. The other addition, the gift of our Alumnae Association, hangs in our Common Room, and is the most valuable picture in the School. Branksome is exceedingly fortunate in having an Alumnae Association united by strong bonds of loyalty and enthusiasm. Every year they arrange a theatre night for the purpose of raising money. This year for the first time in their history the Alumnae thought they could be extravagant and use part of the funds for something not absolutely necessary, and decided upon a gift for the new common room. They chose a painting of a Canadian scene by the Canadian artist, Mr. Haines. This artist has become well known by his portrayal in colour of the lure of his native country, and he has made a valuable contribution to Canada by his vivid, realistic painting of forest, lake and stream. What could be more fitting for such a typically Canadian school as Branksome than to have one of his paintings hang on the walls of our Common Room, where it will be an inspiration to every Branksome girl? But this is not the only painting in our Common Room, for we are most fortunate in having three splendid pictures loaned to us by artists connected with the Art Gallery of Toronto, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Frank Johnston and Mr. Haines. And so, confined within the four walls of our School, are varying scenes of difi erent countries at different ages, bringing to those within a sense of joy and pleasure. MARY McFARLAND. Canadian Landscape By Haines. Far away a glimpse of m.ountains, Silver bark and bluest sky; Golden tinted leaves of maples. Passive sheep are feeding by. Sapphire lake ' gainst emerald meadows. By an inlet — flaming trees, Purple hills and lingering shade v s; Like those hills across the seas. The Branksome Slogan 19 20 The Branksome Slogan Joan Romeyn, Margaret Graham, Mary Brown, Donalda Macleod, Mary McLean, Helen Richardson, Mary McFarland. Aurora (By Guido Reni.) A beautiful ancient Greek legend. Portrays how the sun in the heavens Appears in the east then descends to the west As the dawn gives way and the day sinks to rest. With the goddess Aurora preceding. And the dark of the black night reced- ing, In the silvery glow though a star lingers on, The sun-god rides into the heavens at dawn. The rosy-hued hours are dancing, His pair of fast horses are prancing, The gold-tinted clouds which he brings in his train Are wiping away the mists and the rain In his chariot, Phoebus draws nigh. To the west, as the hours flit by; With bright raiment of gold, very rhyth- mic they roll To return when the long night is o ' er. In the glow of the late waning sun. When the course of Apollo is run, And his band of spent hours is sinking to rest He ' s tinting the bright evening sky ia the west. WILMA BATE, IV. A. The Branksome Slogan 21 Gaining Self -Confidence It was just as I was wiping off Pond ' s soothing cold cream and was applying Pond ' s vanishing cream, that perfect base for smooth dusting with Yardley ' s Old English Lavender face-powder, that I heard Ambrose calling to me from the hall below. Oh! Constance! h€ shouted; Ambrose has such self-assurance since he gave me those radiant ceros pearls. I coo ' eed back, and told him to make sure he had some Neilson ' s Jersey Milk Chocolate in his pocket, while I slipped a spare package of double-mint into my purse. By the warm glow of my Coleman Radient heater, I pulled on my Hole- proof hosiery, and brushing with my luxuriant Kolor Bak dyed hair with a Mason Pearson hair-brush, I set a Princess Pat hair-net on it to be sure of avoiding those stray hairs which do so lessen one ' s appearance and ruffle one ' s non- chalance. Then looking at our neat little Westclox , I realized it was time to leave. Just a last touch of Guirlant ' s rouge and Kiss-proof lipstick, and after a final spray of Crossmint ' s Oriental Perfumfe , I found myself running downstairs, clasp- ing my Brand Chatillion diamond bracelet as I went. Then, O horrors! I thought surely the party was off; for what should I hear but our Glako baby beginning to whimper! I ran quickly into the Crane bathroom, found a handy bottle of Fletchers ' Castoria and hurried across to baby ' s room; almost immediately he set- tled down comfortably and went quietly off to sleep. As I reached the foot of the stairs I found Ambrose tapping his foot impatiently on the Johnston Electrically Polished floor as he scrutinized his Tavanna watch. [ noticed the latter appeared quite as correct with his Tip-Top tailor-made dinner jacket as it had in the morning with his Wetzel , distinguished, yet not distinctive looking riding habit. He was carelessly chewing Planters ' Salted Peanuts as I came down the stairs. When he looked up to smile at me I noticed how white Ipana Toothpaste and Listerine mouth- wash had made his strong, even teeth. He looked on admiringly as I wrapped my Brodey-Draimin furs around my slim figure, yet kept youthful by my regular evening drinks of Bovril . I felt perfectly groomed as I stepped into our Pontiac 6 and sank back on the luxuriant Oriental plush lining. I thought Ambrose felt the same way about me. As we drew up in front of the Swaggerton ' s Canadian home, we heard the melodious strains of an Atwater-Kent radio. Soon we stood on the Congoleum rug under the soft Laco Mazda lamp, trying to suppress smiles invoked by the sight of some 1902 luggage we noticed in the hall; of course we did not say anything — that would have been rude; but we realized how out of place it was in 1929, as we thought of our smart Hartmann trunks at home, and I could not help put- ting my shinning Cutex polished finger-tips to my lips. Sipping my Canada Dry over Colonial Bridge playing cards, later in the evening, I had the superior feeling of that perfect self-confidence so sought after and admired. 11 The Branksome Slogan So the evening passed pleasantly away, and I felt with no little pride that people were looking at and admiring me and envying my self-assurance. Then the time came to take our leave, and we said good-bye to the owners of the smart Treasure-solid silver table-ware, tinkling La Salle Pompeian glasses and shin- ing Dominion England linoleum , and drove home in silence. We went up stairs and walked around as usual, closing windows and turning out lights; then we prepared for bed. While I was sitting before my dressing-table in my neglig-ee, jealously applying Frostilla in valiant and persistent attempts to gain the courted prinna-donna complexion, Ambrose sauntered up in his Jaeger dressing-down. He smiled over my shoulder at me in the mirror, with an encouraging twinkle in his eyes. Come on into the ' Crane ' , Constance, he said, and marshalled me toward the basin. You want that school-girl complexion, don ' t you, old girl? I nodded, and tossed a cake of Palmolive out of the window, muttering something about magazine tommy-rot, and putting in the plug and turning on the cold water tap at the same time. When the basin was full he held my hair back with one hand and with the other plunged my face a dozen times in and out of the icy water. Then he rubbed it briskly with a rough towel. Now! he ejaculated triumphantly, seven nights of that treatment and you will have a school-girl complexion and a self-confi- dence to beat Lady Asquith. C. P. BULL. The Branksome Slogan 23 The Muskoka Trip For the first time, last year Branksome girls went to Muskoka Beach Bungalow Camp for a winter holiday, the success of which was so great that by January of this year plans were being eagerly discussed for a second trip. Thus it was that twenty girls, fortunate in being conducted by Miss Smellie and Miss Ronaldson, gathered in the Union Station, with the inevitable confusion of noise and luggage, and were final- ly stored, with difficulty, into a private car. The trip (interrupted by an excellent supper, thoughtfully provided by Miss Read) proved anything but tedious, and wc arrived triumphantly at Gravenhurst about nine-thirty. A series of school yells for the benefit of the bystanders was followed by a perfect sleigh-ride beneath the stars. At the inn, Mr. and Mrs. Aldcrson graciously received us, and, much to our delight, we were accommodated in three warm and inviting cabins at the end of the line, doubtlessly in order that we might not disturb the other guests. Full advantage was taken of this opportunity. During the week-end the weather was perfect — clear, bright, and not too cold. Thus our time was filled to the limit, our chief sports being eating, ski-ing riding, eating, skating toboganning, and eating. The meals were excellent, as were the appetites wihich did them such justice. The ski-ing, for a great many of us, was a thrilling novelty, with the result that much of our time was spent in waving ski-encumbered distress signals from the depths of the snow. There were near-by hills to suit the most timid or the most daring, and in the end we all agreed that ski-ing is the best sport ever invented. Three horses and a pony did noble work that week-end, and delighted us with winter riding on snow-covered trails among the pines. A skating rink was built near the cabins and a toboggan slide in front of the inn, on both of which we were more than ready to overlook a bump or two. Great excitement was caused by an aeroplane which landed on the lake in front of the inn on Saturday morning. The plane, not to mention the pilot, received a detailed examination, and stayed all week-end to take up passengers. In the evening square dances in the big living-room afforded us considerable amusement, although having doubtful effect on the other guests. This room is large and comfortable, with dining tables at one end and in the middle a great open hearth where logs were always burning. On Sunday evening we piled into the sleighs once more, bid a reluctant fare- well to our gracious hosts, and returned to Gravenhurst, where a private pullman car awaited us. As the general excitement did not allow for much sleep, it was a sub- dued and weary crow d that stood on the windy pavement before the station, on Mon- day morning, sorting grips, skis, snowshoes and skates. Finally the last girl was settled into a taxi and we returned to school in time for the morning run! JOAN KNOWLTON. 24 The Branksome Slogan Revenge! It happened long ago in Scotland. Sandy Maclntyrc was a blue-eyed, fair- haired, cheerful young Scotchman who was possessed of a most winning smile and a sunny disposition. His father had recently put him in charge of their most cherished possession — the most wonder- ful herd of cattle in the countryside. This was a greater responsibility than you might at first think, as it was no easy matter to keep such things as cattle from falling into the hands of some mar- auding MacGregors, who regarded the property of the Maclntyre ' s as something to walk off with any day. However, Sandy had so far protected his father ' s cattle, till this, the last night of the trust. Now it happened that Sandy was in love with Jean Campbell, a very bonny lassie, who lived not far away. But so also was James MacGregor, a dark, slightly morose, but very distinguished- looking man, who found it impossible to help being proud of his handsome, aristocratic nose. This MacGregor, knowing it to be the last night of Sandy ' s watch, determined that he would make one great attempt to steal the cattle and disgrace his rival. Jean hadn ' t shown which of her suitors she favored, but surely she would never marry a man who could not keep his trust. To bring shame to Sandy would leave the field clear for him — and he would never tell of his part in the affair. In this way it happened that late that night — so late that Sandy had at last gone home to sleep, being tired with so much watching — a little band of dark, silent figures crept softly over the top of a hill, and slowly approached the cattle. Three faithful men were left to guard the precious flock, but they were com- pletely taken by surprise and easily over- whelmed in a short skirmish. In an un- believably short time, the valuable cattle were being driven boldly off by James MacGregor and his men. Sandy Mac- Intyre was disgraced indeed. Next morning, Sandy ' s horror and consternation were almost too great to picture. He realized that the men he had left had done their best, but he cursed himself for leaving his charge at all, and, incidentally, he felt no friendly feeling towards the MacGregor, whom he strongly suspected in his heart. He knew the reason for the raid; knew that it had accomplished its purpose, and so, al- though he had by no means a war-like nature, a very natural wish for revenge would spring up in spite of himself. It was a very vital point he was con- cerned with. Jean might have been per- suaded to marry him but for this. Nearly a week went by, during which Sandy ' s blue eyes lost their customary twinkle, and he grew surprisingly gloomy, and one might almost say grouchy at times, if the idea of Sandy being grouchy were not really too im- possible. Then one day, without warn- ing, his chance came. Walking along slowly, thinking deep- ly, he looked up and suddenly saw James MacGregor at the bend of the road. Both men stood still. They looked into each others ' eyes and seemed to under- stand each other. Then, without a word, they closed in a grim wrestle. Both were nearly matched in strength, and both were equally fierce and deter- mined. It really was a glorious fight, in which neither Scotchman disgraced his name. But at last, indeed one might say by a trick of fortune, both men went down, but Sandy went down on top. The fight was over, each man presented a most woeful picture. But alas for the Mac- Gregor ' s aristocratic nose! Not only was it very bloody, but it had been knocked absolutely crooked and out of shape. Never again could he be proud of that beautiful, classic feature, and ever after he was called Cameron , meaning crooked nose . But as for Jean, do you suppose that she would have a husband with a crook- ed nose? It was out of the question. So she married Sandy, and, of course, they lively happily thereafter. BETTY ROBSON. The Branksome Slogan 25 House and Day Seniors. The Sky Blackest velvet is the sky. Pinioned by a star on high; Crystal silver is the moon, A tiny silver cradle soon. Brightest diamonds are the stars, Guiding symbols from afar; Tiny little lamps of light, Shining in the sky at night. Deepest azure is the sky, When the sun is riding high; Golden ball of living flame, Gorgeous symbol of His fame. 26 The Branksome Slogan Canada ' s Past and Future Twenty years ago, in Southern Al- berta, a small sod house was built about seventy miles from the railroad. The land was all in the raw state, with no trees or shrubs of any description to be seen. The closest neighbors were about fifteen miles away. Barren, indeed, and lonely, were these prairies of the West. You would never know our little sod house now though! It is quite grown up, and very modern. Eight acres of trees and garden surround it, with a little lake in one corner of the garden. Perhaps the little sketch of the sod house, and the picture of the new home, will give you an idea of the changes made. Large fields of wheat now wave in the breeze, where there was only prairie grass before, since this part of the country is in the greatest wheat raising district in the West. The farm has grown so that it now consists of 4,500 acres, and is divided into three farms known as ' Togelvik Farms . Neighbors are only about a mile away, and the railroad is eleven miles distant. Trees have been planted around most of the homes. Per- haps you would like to come and see my little home when passing thro ' the West? Do! HELEN ANDERSON. The Branksome Slogan 27 A Bad Fall The wind was blowing cold and raw, I got up feeling rather damp, That day was dull and wet, My books were everywhere; With books, I ventured from the school, The algebra was swathed in mud, And for my home, was set. Touch it, I ;did not dare. But as I reached the French House steps, I slipped upon some ice. And with a clumsy thud I fell. Which didn ' t feel so nice! My green umbrella, dripping wet, Was useless for that day. So I walked home through slush and rain, Like some wet dog, astray. GRACE WHEELWRIGHT. (Age 14.) 28 The Branksome Slogan A Bull Fight In the West Indies, especially in Pana- ma, bull-fights seem to be quite as com- mon as our game of rugby. As I was visiting Panama in the season of bull- fights, I decided to see one and judge for myself how cruel it really was, or whether it was much worse than rugby after all. Grasping my ticket in one hand and my precious Spanish translation in the other, I was finally shown my seat by one of the ushers, who seemed to under- stand my poor Spanish. Gazing around me with interest, my eyes fell upon the entrance into the ring of a black carriage drawn by four white horses, which came to a stand at a beau- tifully decorated box; this, I thought, must be some great personage of title. Then as the cheering arose, I saw the Governor-General of Panama step out of the carriage, followed by his family. The arrival of the Governor-General must have been the signal for the en- trance of the Toreador, for he entered the ring a moment later, and was greeted by a great shouting from the people. I was more anxious to see the entrance of the bull, and turned my gaze to where it entered by means of two heavily barred doors, which shut the bull in a small ring, while the Toreador entered. With a wave of the Toreador ' s flag, the barred doors opened and as quickly as I could see it happen, the bull was half way across the ring, charging the Toreador with all its might. I was about to scream to warn the Toreador of the bull ' s approach, but my cry died in my throat as I saw the Toreador leap lightly to the side, as the bull passed him. The next few minutes I seemed to be living in a nightmare as bull and man fought and dodged each other with skil- ful ease. The bull now seemed to be tiring of its fruitless efforts to down its antagonist, gave a mighty roar, which made my blood freeze, and leapt at the Toreador, taking him unawares. He fell to the ground bleeding, while the bull saw another chance to crush him with his dangerous horns. I noticed the Toreador, cut and bleed- ing, slowly rise to a sitting position, and reach for a small dagger hidden in his belt, and as the bull lunged towards him, he plunged the dagger with all his strength between its forelegs. The bull, with a dying roar, once more tried his attack, but another mighty plunge of the dagger, directed at his heart, caused a groan and thud to follow, and, as the bull fell to its death, the Toreador fell unconscious to the ground. I stumbled away from the ghastly scene, as quickly as I possibly could, be- ing now well convinced that I would rather see a thousand rugby games than try and look pleased and excited at a bull fight. Thus I left the gruesome scene behind, feeling that I could never see a bull again without becoming death- ly ill. HELEN MURRAY. The Branksome Slogan 29 C0l The Basketball Team. The Illumination Shafts of silver, Shafts of gold, Rose and purple Lingering hold; White rushing waters. Deep roaring falls. Amber and turquoise Lighting up all. Piercing crystal, Through the night. Lights the falling Waters bright; Fast tumbling rapids Onward they roll. Lights gayly playing, Have falls a soul? WILMA BATE. 30 The Branksome Slogan Champlain A gentle knight pricked o ' er the plain. A warrier known as Champlain, Tracing Iroquois, A bold man, n ' est ce pas? For to win feather caps he ' d fain. He found the red man on the shore. Hoped they ' d trouble him no more. His harquebus fired — The red men seemed tired; Some fell — while others made war. St. Croix is a fine little place, But not for a colony race. Why, Sam, you ' re some soldier, But I could have told yer, Said Marc, ' It ' s no settlement ace! The third of July, sixteen-eight, Was a day when Champlain used his pate. He sailed by the river, Not waiting to dither. And founded Quebec, sans debate. That posterity might his name know, He voyaged through sleet and through snow. And to Lake Champlain Gave his famous French name. The lake where the cool breezes blow! Champlain was papa to New France, They say he ' d a life of romance; But one truth I can find In a tale of this kind; He married Helene in a trance I C. BULL. The Branksome Slogan 31 The House and Day Prefects. Breezy and buoyant — both wise and merry. Most independent — somewhat con- trary. Nora Eaton, born in Toronto, was a day girl until this year, when she be- came a boarder. Nort is vice-president of the Y.W.C.A.. captain of the first basketball team, and a member of the hockey team. She is also keenly inter- ested in tennis and swimming. Nora in- tends to go to school in England next year, and I am sure we all extend to her best wishes for the future. To do easily what is difficult for others is the mark of talent. — Arnill. Mary McLean, a Torontonian. is one of our house prefects, and is secretary of the Y.W.C.A. Besides being a clever stu- dent, Mary is interested in sports, and was one of the winners of the Badmin- ton doubles this year. We shall be glad to welcome Mary back next fall. She has a wit and song and sense, Mirth, sport and eloquence. Kay Brett hails from the high alti- tudes of Banff. She is completing her third and last year with us, and is presi- dent of the Fourth Form and secretary of the Beta Kappa. Kay is always keenly interested in all school activities. She intends to train at the Sick Children ' s Hospital, and we wish her the best of luck for the forthcoming year. ' Tis working with the heart and soul That makes our duty pleasure. Helen Richardson, born in Toronto, is completing her tenth year here. She has been head girl, president of the Beta Kappa, siecretary of Fifth Form, and also editor of the Slogan. As head girl she has worked well and cheerfully for the good of the school, and we will be sorry to lose her. We hope that the future has pleasant things in store for her. And sport went hand in hand with work. Gretchen Gray, a day girl, sports ' cap- tain of Form IV., and on the committee of the Y.W.C.A. This is her ninth and final year at Branksome. Throughout these nine years Gretchen has shown a keen interest in all school activities. Her 32 The Branksome Slogan specialty is sports. This year she was on the first basketball team and the hockey team. Above all does she love swimming, and last year she won the senior swimming championship. We will miss you next year, Gretchen, when you are at M.E.S. Her modesty reveals her merit. Donalda MacLeod; born in Vancou- ver, but has lived all her life in To- ronto. A day girl in Fourth Form, came to Branksome in 1927, and has since won the General Proficiency Prize an- nually. She is a Slogan representative, a very hard-working scholar, and shows splendid school spirit. We arc all glad that Donalda is coming back next year. Merry to walk with. Merry to talk with. And a jolly good friend with all. Isabel Adams hails from Winnipeg. She is a Fifth Former, a member of the Y.W.C.A., and also an excellent cook! Issie has always been a cheerful and willing helper in any task, and we will miss her very much next year, but are sure that success will attend her wher- ever she goes. Katherine Boyd: — Thou hast wit and fun and fire. Kay ' s hearty laugh was first heard in Toronto, and for the five years she has attended Branksome as a day girl it has had a most enlivening effect on all our classes. As centre on the first bas- ketball team and as a Badminton en- thusiast, Kay has contributed greatly to sports. We regret losing Kay, and we are sure that next year she will make a most competent secretary for some lucky person. Of her friends there are many; of her foes — are there any? Mary McFarland, a Torontonian and day prefect, is completing her fifth year at Branksome. As she is a class officer. Slogan representative, one of the Beta Kappa committee, and also on the sec- ond basketball and hockey teams, she has done much for the school in every way. A better sport and more cheerful soul you couldn ' t find anywhere. Her fav- orite pastime is riding. We ' ll miss you next year, Mary, and wish you the best of luck at Varsity. To know her better is to love her more. Ruth Knowlton is a Toronto girl and a member of the Fifth Form. She has been in residence since Christmas, and so ranks among our House Prefects. She holds the position of president of the Y.W., and is a student of outstanding ability. This will be her last year with us, as she is completing her Honour Matriculation this June. It is her in- tention to enter Moderns at University College in the fall, and much as we shall miss her at Branksome, wc all join in wishing her the best possible success in this course. A good sport — a true friend; On her you always can depend. Ruth Rutherford, a Torontonian, and a day prefect in Form IV., is vice-presi- dent of the Beta Kappa. She is also on the second basketball team. Her pleas- ant smile and friendliness to all have won for her a high place in the esteem of the girls. This is Ruth ' s fourth year at Branksome Hall. We hope to have her with us again next year. Swimming Swimming this year has been carried on under the direction of Miss Ronald- son. The pool is very popular, especially when the days are warm, and many a delightful hour is spent in it. A Form Meet was held in the autumn term, which proved very exciting, with its relay races. The first place was eventually won by Fourth Form, which resulted in its be- ing presented with a very delicious cake. A Swimming Demonstration was held as one of the features of our Easter dinner, which was a great success. The Annual Swimming Meets, both Senior and Junior, are to be held the last week in May, when it is expected that the competition will be very keen. Since the opening of our fine pool, swim- ming has become one of the main sports in Branksome. GRETCHEN GRAY. 33 34 The Branksome Slogan The Hockey Team. Hockey Having lost a number of our best players last year, we were glad to dis- cover some hockey enthusiasts among the new girls and we feel that they are to be congratulated on the way in which they have interested themselves in this sport. We were fortunate to be able to use Varsity Arena for our practices as well as ordinary skating. This, with the careful guidance of one of our old girls, Beverley Grant, helped to produce an excellent team which invariably showed splendid School spirit. One game was played with the Old Girls, two with Margaret Eaton School, and one with Havergal. Several of the members will be returning next year, and with their co-operation we look forward to having another successful season. Team: Captain, Mirium Coryell; goal, Irla Mueller; defense, left, Nora Eaton, right, Molly Sclater; centre, Mirium Coryell; wings, left, Gretchen Gray, right, Evelyn McAlpine and Bar- bara Lee. The Branksome Slogan 35 Basketball The girls showed great interest in basketball this year. Our first and second teams were not successful in all their games, but showed very good team-play. For the first time, we were fortunate enough to play games against other schools with our Third, Intermediate and Junior teams. The first team games were as follows: Present Girls vs. Old Girls, won by Old Girls. Score, 12 — 10. This was a very closely-contested game, as several of the girls on the opposing team were on last year ' s first team. B.H.S. vs. B.S.S., at B.H.S., won by B.S.S. Score, 21—6. B.H.S. vs. B.S.S., at B.S.S., won by B.H.S. Score, 8—7. B.H.S. vs. H.L.C., at B.H.S., won by B.H.S. Score, 24—16. I B.H.S. vs. H.L.C., at H.L.C. This was a draw. Score, 14 — 14. B.H.S. vs O.L.C., at O.L.C., won by O.L.C. Score, 22—11. Later in the season, the House girls challenged the staff to a game of basket- ball, and, owing to a recent debate as to the late change of fashion in ladies ' dresses, the House girls appeared in floor- sweeping skirts. The staff team showed splendid combinations, and the game re- sulted in a draw, the score being 6 — 6. First Team Players. Centres — Mary Walker, Nora Eaton (Captain) . Guards — Jean McLaurin, Ruth Car- lyle. Forwards — Gretchen Gray, Marion McLaren. NORA EATON 36 The Branksome Slogan - — a Badminton As usual, badminton was one of the predominating sports this winter. It seemed more popular than ever, and the courts were in use before school, in the afternoon, and at night. There were tournaments again this year, in which some excellent badminton was displayed. Mary and Amy McLean defeated Nora Eaton and Virginia Lefingly, winning the doubles. The singles were won by E orothy Magee, who defeated Amy McLean in the finals. Badminton seems to be taking a more prominent part in our school life every year, and we hope that next year we shall be able to arrange some matches with other schools. RUTH RUTHERFORD. Branksome No pile of cold, red brick, for us the meaning Is greater than the tongue could hope to tell! In after years, among the elms, and lean- ing Against the sunset ' s gold and rosy swell, We ' ll picture it, and hear again the voices, And merry peals of laughter, glad and gay. The singing, soft and clear, as it re- joices. In happiness, and love, with each new day. We ' ll see again the old familiar class- rooms. Remember just the desk that was our own; And all the tattered books we used to study, — And smile, perhaps, at how we used to groan At homework and assignments and at lessons , (Though often I am sure we had real reason! ) We ' ll smile because — it ' s just the way of trouble To vanish with the passing time and season. And so we will look back on Branksome hours Once more within the red brick walls we ' ll dwell, To sit in bored and inattentive silence, Just waiting for the first sound of the bell. Sometimes, perhaps, we ' ll study as wc ought to. Sometimes, we may have memories of tears; But warm, and sweet, and cherished will our thoughts be. On looking back to Branksome down the years. ORA FORSTER. The Branksome Slogan 37 The Branksome Girl Guides The 24th Toronto Company of Girl Guides hold their meetings in the Brank- some Hall gymnas ium. There are about twenty-one Guides divided into three Patrols and ably led by Miss Mary Ogilvie. Only six or eight Guides have passed their tests for the second-class badge, but the others are working hard and will likely soon succeed. Between Christmas and Easter most of the meet- ings were taken up with a course of les- sons given by St. John ' s Ambulance Association. After this course had been completed, many of the Guides tried an examination in the work and all of them will receive a certificate. Three new Guides have been enrolled lately and several transferred from the 80th Toronto Company. Last Fall the Guides went on several hikes and plan to go on many more this Spring. During the first week of July, last summer, our Captain took as many as could go, to the camp site at King, where they spent a week cooking their own meals, sleeping in a tent and hav- ing a wonderful time. At Christmas we sent a basket of food and clothing to a poor family who need- ed it badly, and were very grateful. For various reasons, three of the older Guides were compelled to resign this spring, but they will always be glad that they were in the 24th Company, and will probably be back often to visit us. The Company is steadily growing, but it will never be too large for more Branksome girls, and we are hoping that next Autumn there will be more who will want to join. Any girls will be warmly welcomed any time they want to come, and it is certain that if they come once, they will come always. FLORENCE WILSON. 38 The Branksome Slogan Class Officers. The Mayorado The entertainment on Friday evening, March 16th, took the form of a musical comedy, an undertaking nev to the girls of Branksome HalL The music and the main plot were taken from Gilbert and Sullivan ' s opera, The Mikado , although the time and place, the details of the story, and the words of many of the speeches and songs were skilfully reconstructed by Miss Read to suit our purposes. Instead of Titipu, Japan, the scene was laid in the City of Otnorot, Canada, and the strange Japanese characters were changed to Canadian school girls and boys. To this musical comedy was given the title, The Mayorado. The part of Saxie Phone, the heroine, was ably taken by Helen Anderson. Rugby Star, the hero, was played by Dorothea Mitchell. Amy McLean was the dignified Chief of Police, while Kay Brett took the role of the Mayorado. The daughter-in-law elect, known as Uke- lele, was well played by Mary Walker. The success of the evening was due largely to the skill and patience of Miss Read, who staged and directed the play, and of Miss Gairns, who so kindly took charge of the musical part of the pro- gramme. Without their indispensable guidance, the success of the venture would have been endangered. RUTH KNOWTON. I The Branksome Slogan 39 The Y.W.C.A. There may be some who are rather hazy as to the work done by the Y.W.C.A. in Branksome. For the sake of these, I wish to point out that it is this organ- ization which attends to the raising of all money required for the various chari- ties in which Branksome is interested. They determine the sums needed, raise these sums in various ways and see that they reach their destination s. At the beginning of each school year the Senior School assembles for the pur- pose of electing their officers. This year the following girls were chosen to fill the positions: President — Ruth Knowlton. Vice-President — Nora Eaton. Secretary — Mary McLean. Treasurer — Margaret Burkholder. Committee — Isabel Adams, Gretchen Gray. The first signs of activity were shown by the members of the Y.W.C.A. during Ramabai week in the early fall. During this week, a collection is made for the Ramabai Mission in India. This is a mission for young Indian widows, and one in which Branksome has always shown an active interest. A rather novel form of entertainment was adopted this year for obtaining part of the necessary sum — a Hayseed Party. By selling varied refreshments during the course of the evening a considerable amount was rea- lized. The girls in residence contributed by instiga ting a self-denial week in the way of food. As a result of these and various other contributions, the required sum of $275 was duly sent to India, arriving, as we have subsequently heard, in time for Christmas. Each year, at Christmas time, the Y.W.C.A. busies itself in providing Christmas cheer for deserving poor fami- lies in Northern Ontario. This year, it was decided to concentrate on two large families, and the entire school was asked to contribute towards this end. One and all responded most generously, with the result that four large packing boxes, filled to capacity, were distributed to homes where, if we may judge by the letters of gratitude, they were seriously needed and very thankfully received. So generous did everyone prove in their gifts, that wc were also able to send a large bundle of clothes and toys to the University Settle- ment. During the course of the year two tag days have been observed in the school — one on Poppy Day and the second quite recently, for the Blind. From each of these we obtained creditable amounts to hand over to the authorities in charge of the funds. The final collection on a large scale during the school year is made during Lent. The money realized at this time is used in various ways. By it we sup- port a teacher in an Indian Mission, and Avantika, a young Indian orphan. It is also responsible for the maintenance, in the Ludheina Hospital, in India, of the Branksome Hall bed. The amount remaining after the deduction of these various sums, added to the amount realized from the Strawberry Festival , is devoted to the University Settlement Fresh Air Fund. After glancing through this resume of our year ' s activities and the accompany- ing report of the Treasurer, I am sure you will agree with me that the Y.W.C.A. has completed a most busy and successful year. MARY McLean, Secretary. Treasurer ' s Report Receipts: Collections $334,65 Sales 94,40 Lenten collections 125.00 Total $554.05 Expenditures: Ramabai $275.00 Avantika Indian Orphan . .. 25.00 Laksmibai Indian Teacher. 75.00 Poppy Day Fund 40.00 Branksome Bed, Ludhiana ... 50.00 Candy Christmas Boxes .... 10,00 Blind Tag Day 20.55 Fresh Air Fund 25,00 Expenses 31.50 Total : $552.05 40 The Branksome Slogan The Gym Display Helen Richardson, Head Girl. Due to the success of last year ' s Physi- cal Training Demonstration, our gym. display was again given in the Varsity arena, Thursday evening, May the first, and was attended by a large number of spectators. Our annual gym. display has become one of the most important events in the school year, and is a great credit to Branksome. This year, an effort was made to do something original, and it was decided that our demonstration should be somewhat in the nature of a Scottish Night . The 48th Highlanders Pipe Band and an orchestra furnished the music. Our programme opened with the march past of the Forms. The school was led by the pipers, immediately followed by the prefects, carrying the Union Jack, the Canadian ensign and the school flags. After the singing of O Canada by the school, the flags were placed at the four corners of the arena. In the next num- bers the Juniors quite captivated the hearts of the audience and their team game was very exciting. The club swing- ing by the Senior School was quite out- standing, the time and rhythm being ex- ceptionally marked. This was followed by the Junior Gymnastics, which were well performed, eliciting deserved ap- plause. The Sleights Sword Dance by Form IV. was a most effective number. Bean Setting, a Morris Stick Dance, by Forms I. and II. was equally interest- ing — the rhythm of the tapping sticks being very pleasing. The Team Games by Forms I, II. and III, introduced an element of excitement. Another out- standing feature was the Fundamental Gymnastics by the Senior School, which was executed with rhythmical precision, giving abundant proof not only of care- ful training, but also of mental alertness. The Juniors excelled themselves in their Folk Dancing, which was directly fol- lowed by the Highland Dancing. This consisted of the Highland Fling , the Eightsome Reel and the Sword Dance. The girls who participated in these dances were in Highland costume, which made it one of the most colorful numbers on the programme. The Grand March and the forming of the letters, B.H.S., were particularly effective and were a splendid climax to the evening ' s performance. If the applause was any indication of the acceptance of the splendid display. The Branksome Slogan 41 then both Miss Smellie and Miss Ronald- by the appreciation of the efforts of the son, who so patiently trained the girls, pupils. must have felt in some degree rewarded EKDNALDA MACLEOD. Beta Kappa On Wednesday, the 2nd of October, the first meeting of the Beta Kappa was held for the year 1929-30. The offi- cers elected were as follows: — Honorary President — Miss Read. President — Helen Richardson. Vice-President — Ruth Rutherford. Secretary-Treasurer — Kay Brett. Convenor of Debating — Joan Knowl- ton. Convenor of Music — Mary Mitchell. On September 13 th, the first Friday night of the school year. Miss Smellie and Miss Ronaldson held games in the gym. The New Girls ' entertainment on Sep- tember the 20th, was one of the finest we have ever had. A new type of entertainment in the form of a Hayseed Party , was intro- duced on October the 1 1 th. A very interesting lecture on Astron- omy, was given by Mr. Stanford, of the Royal Astronomical Society, on Friday night of October 18th. Our Annual Masquerade was held on October 25th. The event of the even- ing was the very comical skit presented by Miss Read and the staff. The Fifth Form presented Tilly of Bloomsbury , on November 1st. The performance was splendid and it was without a doubt the outstanding play of the year. A Swimming Meet on November 15 was a great success. The prize — a cake — was won by Fourth Form. The Fourth Form gave a splendid per- formance of Fanny and the Servant Problem , on November 23, under the excellent guidance of Miss Bowlby. On January 17, we had a Skating Party at the Stadium. A band played for the skaters and the evening was a great success. The much-looked-for sleigh-ride took place on January 24. Everyone enjoyed it fully. Refreshments were served after- wards. The Muskoka week-end came on Janu- ary 31. I do not think any of those who went will forget the good time we had. A very interesting debate took place on February 16. Resolved, that the women of to-day should rise in protest against the prevailing dress fashions. The speeches of both sides were splendid, but the decision was awarded in favour of the negative side. A very amusing and rather different type of basketball was presented in the game between the staff and the girls on February 14. The Branksome Dance, our annual school dance took place on February 28. It was one of the most successful dances we have ever held. Form Four Special presented a very amusing play entitled Elizabeth ' s Young Man. A small kitten, procured for the occasion, provided great amusement. The Mayorado, a very cleverly ar- ranged parody on the Mikado, was pre- sented by the House girls, under the per- sonal direction of Miss Read, on March 21. Some extraordinary vocal talent was discovered among those taking part. A Perplexing Situation , presented by the Third Form, on March 28, was greatly enjoyed by everyone. Two very interesting French plays were given on the same night by the girls of the French House. On Friday, April 4th, Miss Read gave the Easter dinner party. Among the guests present were Sir William Mulock, Canon Cody, Dr. and Mrs. Slater, Mr. 42 The Branksome Slogan and Mrs. J. A. Tory, Miss Jean Gunn, Colonel and Mrs, F. H. Deacon, the Misses Carmichael, Mrs. McMichael, Mr. Anthony Hill, Miss Dorothy Harding, President of the Alumnae. Most interesting speeches were given by Mr. Tory, Canon Cody, Dr. Slater, Miss Gunn, Miss Harding and also by several of the girls. CATHERINE BRETT. Sept. 12th. School re-opencd. 13 th. Indoor Sports. 20th. Old Girls ' Entertainment. 27th, Initiation. Oct. 1st, Basketball— B,S.S. vs. B.H. 2nd. The Only Way . 4th. Basketball — Old Girls vs. Present. 5th. Short Week-end. 10th. Julius Caesar . 11th, Hard Times Party, 12th, Macbeth . 13th. Colonel Higgins. 15th. Basketball— H.L.C, vs. B.H, 16th. Right Hon. Ramsay Mac- Donald. 18th. Astronomy Lecture. 23rd. La Argentina . 25th. Masquerade. 29th. Basketball — B.S.S. vs. B.H. 31st. Hallowe ' en Dinner. Nov. 1st. Tilly of Bloomsbury . 4th. Salvi. 5th. Basketball— H.L.C. vs. B.H. 6th. Wilson Macdonald. 7th. Basketball — Moulton vs. B.H. 8th. Thanksgiving Week-end. 12th. Basketball— H.L.C. vs. B.H. 15th. Senior Swimming Meet. 19th. Basketball— B.S.S. vs. B.H. 22nd. Fanny and the Servant Problem . 23rd. Winter Fair. 26th. Junior Swimming Meet. Kreisler. 28th. Basketball — Moulton vs. B.H. Dec. 6th. Yolanda of Cyprus . 18th. Carols. 19th. Christmas Dinner. Jan. 13th. School re-opened. 17th. Skating at Varsity Rink. 20th. Gigli. 24th. Hockey— M.E.S. vs. B.H, 25th. Basketball— T.C.S. vs. B.H. 29th. Scripture Union. 31st. Skating — Stadium. Feb. 6th. Rachmaninoff. 7th. Debate. 10th. Dear Old England . 14th. Basketball — Staff vs. Girls. 20th. Mendelssohn. 21st. Long Week-end. 27th. Basketball — Loretto vs. B.H. 28th. The Dance. Mar. 3rd. Disraeli. 4th. Hockey— H.L.C. vs. B.H. 6th. Navy League Dinner. 7th. Elizabeth ' s Young Man . 10th. Ponselle. 14th. Long Week-end. 21st. The Mayorado . 25 th. Gertrude Huntley. 28th. La Paudre Aux Ycux . Hatez-vous lentement . 30th. Miss Kilpatrick. Apr. 4th. Dinner. 9th. School closed. 22nd. School re-opened. May 1st. Physical Training Demon- stration. 7th. Dr. Fiske. 9th. The Grandmother Artist . How a Woman Keeps a Secret . 16th. Paris Labels . A Week ' s Trial . 24th. Week-end. 28th. Swimming Meet. 30th. Sport ' s Day. 31st. Niagara. June 6th. Strawberry Festival. 9th. Junior School Entertain- ment. Alumnae Dinner. 10th. A Little Princess . 11th. Closing. The Branksome Slogan 43 King Jazz There ' s rhythm in each small quivering finger Of that fat little man up under the lights, Swaying on tiptoe, leading his orchestra, Gorgeous, pulsating into the heights. Now wailing the blues in a moonwashed garden. Under the weirdly coloured balloons. Throbbing and sobbing with wild fas- cination, As the throngs swing ' round to his magic tunes. There ' s dashing Don Jose, and laughing Carmen, Sphinx-like Mikado, in gold and jade, Great Pagliacci and tall wooden sol- diers, — Pan has fallen in King Jazz ' s shade. There ' s joy, pathos in each blaring saxa- phone. Music in every breath-taking beat. Thrilling its way to the hearts of the nations, Impelling them forward on dancing feet. ELEANOR WYLIE. The Branksome Dance The most eagerly anticipated event of our school year — the annual dance, given us by Miss Reid — took place on Friday evening, February 28th. Until this year, Saturday evening has always been the time set aside for this occasion. The change made this year was greatly appre- ciated by all, as it enabled us to enjoy an extra hour of dancing from twelve to one o ' clock. The gymnasium was fittingly decked out for the occasion in the Branksome colours. Streams of red, green, black and white shaded the lights, while balloons of the same hue were suspended from the ceiling. Our flags in their positions in the corners of the room harmonized perfectly with these decorations. At about 7.30 the first couples began to make their way towards the gymna- sium, where they were received by Miss Read and our head-girl. Helen Richard- son, and by 8.30 the dancing was in full swing. About half-way through the evening a short break was made for sup- per. For this and also for the periods between the dances our new Common Room was greatly in demand and as greatly admired. Supper over, dancing again became predominant in the minds of all, and so the evening wore rapidly away; one o ' clock arrived; God Save the King was struck up by the orchestra, and memories were all that remained to tide us over for another year. MARY McLEAN, 44 The Branksome Slogan B.C.S. Bishop s College School Len- noxville, Que.: We consider your magazine to be our best exchange. It is, indeed, well-planned and you present a very complete sum- mary of your sport and school activities. Your illustrations are excellent. Eastern Echo ' Eastern High School of Commerce, Toronto: We congratulate you on your splendid magazine. We like, especially, your stories which are well-written and very interesting. One of the best. Ludemus, Havergal College, Toronto: As usual, this is a very good number. You certainly have variety and plenty of good material. Vulcan, Central Technical School, To- ronto: We have always found your maga- zines most enjoyable, and have no fault to find this year. Your literary work is to be commended. The Heliconian, Moulton College: A new exchange. We liked your magazine, which was well-edited, and wc hope you will come again. Lower Canada College Magazine ' Montreal: Your jokes are witty and original. We would suggest more drawings. Edgehill Review, Edgehill School, Windsor, N.S.: A good number, well-compiled. How about some more drawings and short stories? The Branksome Slogan 45 St. Andrews College Review, St. An- drews College, Aurora, Ont.: An excellent review, as usual. Your photographs, portraying school-life, are good. Might we suggest some literary attempts; also some poetry — or don ' t boys write poetry? The Oracle, Bishop Bethune College, Oshawa, Ont.: Very good. We advise you to liven up your magazine with cartoons and jokes. Gila Podrida, Halifax Ladies ' College, Halifax, N.S.: A new exchange and we welcome you. We like your magazine and would ven- ture to suggest some more literary ef- forts. Come again. The Parkdalian, Parkdale Collegiate Institute, Parkdale, Toronto: A very well-edited magazine, indeed. Your cover design is attractive. We en- joyed your story, The Cloak Invisible. In fact, we think your magazine is one of the best. Tech Flash, Nova Scotia Technical College, Halifax, N.S.: A very interesting number. We sug- gest some short stories. KATHERINE BOYD. Night Slowly the steamer drifted away. In the golden glint of the sun ' s last ray; Slowly the daylight deepened to night, As the steamer gracefully glided from sight. Softly the moon ascended on high, A silver orb in the velvet sky; Softly the tiny stars twinkled above, And a breeze in the pine trees whispered of love. 46 The Branksome Slogan Our Visits to the Museum In the course of this year our class has paid five different visits to the Royal Ontario Museum. When we reached the Museum we were conducted by Miss Home to the second floor. Here we found a great many cases of models of Indians. Their way of crushing corn was very interest- ing. A squaw had a round bowl in her lap. In her right hand she held a fairly large stone. This was for crushing the corn in the bowl. Giant masks of hideous faces were used by the medicine men during a ceremony. At one o ' clock we left, having had a very enjoyable morning. We arranged to come back in two weeks for the story of coal. In the swamps of the age of coal- making, large trees lived and died, and fell upon the floor of marsh. The layers gradually grew heavier, the top ones pressing the bottom ones, which formed heat, and later would have formed coal. There is a great deal of heat in Ireland. In Nova Scotia and New Brunswick there is an enormous amount of heat. Then we chose our subject for next time, The Story of the Egyptian Wall and Mummies . We thanked Miss Home for the interesting talk and left. The Queen of Africa was the fattest person in that country. It was a sign of great wealth to be fat in those days. There lived in Egypt at that time a queen by the name of Hotshepsut. It was in her tomb this wall was found. We then moved on to the Mummies. There were various gods which the people used to worship. A queer round circle, supposed to be an eye with a tear in it, was worn by the people who were in mourning. The bodies of the kings were bound round and round in linen. Each round contained lovely jewels. Miss Home pointed out the bed in the Elizabethan Room. It was a large, four- poster. Instead of having a box spring, it had first a straw mattress, then on top a feather one. Every morning the ser- vant had to roll on the bottom one to keep it from getting lumpy. We had been studying the reign of Queen Elizabeth, so were especially in- terested and thanked Miss Home with much enthusiasm. Amphibians are creatures that can breathe under water and on land. Rep- tiles are creatures that live mainly on land. A few eggs with yolks are layed by the Reptiles. Hundreds of eggs with- out yolks are layed by the Amphibians. Thus our five amusing, interesting and instructive talks at the Museum end- ed, and we are all very sorry we are not going to be able to go back before school closes. GWYNNETH TURNBULL, (Age Eleven) The Branksome Slogan 47 The Little Red Hat A dear little girl with a bright red hat, And a pretty little dress that sticks out like that, Went to the Zoo one nice fine day. For something to do while her Mother was away. She passed by the elephant and gave him a bun. And then saw the baby bears having such fun. She wandered in the lion house and heard them roar, As they saw their keeper coming in by the door With great big pails of horrid looking meat. Which any little girl would hate to eat. She raw hundreds of birds in great big cages. They looked as tho ' they ' d been there for ages. There were tanks with fishes and toads and snakes, She had seen some like them swimming in the lakes. Then on she went to the monkey shed, Quite forgetting that her hat was red; And all of a sudden with his hand out flat, A nasty little monkey grabbed her hat. She was in a state this dear little miss, What ever will my Mother say about this. But what could she think or what could she do, A little girl shouldn ' t go alone to the Zoo. PAMELA PEARCE, (10 years old) . The Sky The sky was blue. The day was bright; ' Twas the flowers ' hue Gave me delight. The sheep they grazed, The wind it blew. And as I gazed The splendour grew. JEAN MACDONALD. (Age 12.) Brady, the Newfoundland Dog CHAPTER 1. Brady was a birthday present to my little cousin Margaret in Newfoundland. She got him when he was only a pup. He was very mischievous and used to chew their rubbers and shoes. One day Margaret ' s mother went down town, and told the maid to put Brady in the kit- chen for the afternoon. When Margaret ' s mother came home she went to the kit- chen and looked at Brady, and he looked very sick. She went to the pantry, and there she saw that he had eaten a dozen eggs, shells and all. CHAPTER 2. One day when my cousin was out rowing a boat, the boat tipped. My cousin could not swim very well. The dog was on the pier. When the boat tipped the dog swam out and saved my cousin ' s life. JOAN MITCHELL, 8 years old, Form IL The Snowflakes Merry little snowflakes. Playing in the air. Saw the earth beneath them, Brown, dull and bare. They said to each other: The earth needs snow. To cover hill and valley, The place where children go. So the snowflakes came down, Dancing in the night. And by the time morning came. The earth was painted white. MARJORIE DICKINSON. 48 The Branksome Slogan Grandmother ' s Adventure Oh, Grandma, please tell us a story. Tell us about the night you were chased by the wolves and how you sent the wolves to their death, chimed three little girls with taffy-colored hair, eagerly gathered around Grandmother ' s old, pad- ded, rocking-chair. Grandmother smiled and gently patted their little, slender shoulders and pro- ceeded to start her knitting. Then, pull- ing the chair closer to the warm blaze of the fire, she began her story. It was a cold, frosty evening in the latter part of December and I had gone to the River Roserill to skate. I had gone some distance up the river and was preparing to skate down to my home which was near a large lumber-camp. As I was skating leisurely down the river, past the thickest parts of the forest, I suddenly heard a long, drawn-out half wail and half bark. It was a female wolf, and where a female wolf is, there generally is a pack of wolves accom- panying the leader. I had heard reports of the wolves and how they had tried to k ill a man as there had been a famine in rabbits that season. But scarcely had the thought flashed into my mind when, looking round, I observed a dozen or more wolves sniffling the air. I was in danger — deadly danger! I realized this with a start, and put- ting forth my best foot, I glided down the smooth, crystal river with long, steady strokes. Again I looked back, only to see thait the wolves had immediately started after me. I was tired to begin with, hav- ing already skated for several hours. But I soon perceived that I could not win in this race of life and death. My breath by this tim€ was coming in gasps and jerks. Then a great idea flashed into my mind; why not go down the channel which was another branch of the same river? It was solid ice as far as about fifty yards above the falls, where the current began. My plan was to skate very fast down the channel, approaching as near to the falls as possible, and then suddenly to turn to the right and reach land, while the wolves, unable to stop, would slide on and fall into the icy, cold water. Then the swift current would toss them over the falls, dashing them to pieces on the sharp rocks below. Well, my plan worked, said Grand- ma, picking the yarn off the floor and laying it on a near-by table. Grandmother, did any of the wolves stop quick enough and not slide into the water? cried Alice, in an awed voice. No, my dear, they were so intent upon eating me up they did not look ahead and see their danger, replied Grandmother. MARY McGILLIVRAY. (Intermediate Form). Branksome Hall ' Round the corner from our house and just a short block away. Stands a school in the midst of a garden that I eagerly visit each day; For the best of lessons and good times with companions big and small Are to be found within the classrooms of dear old Branksome Hall. The days they come, the days they go, so fast it seems to be That I can never learn the things the teachers teach to me; With playmates loyal and teachers kind a happier school you will not find, In years to come we one and all will never forget dear Branksome Hall. HELEN STEPHENS, (Age 11). Bea and Betty went for a ride Down the big toboggan slide; The slide was covered with shiny ice. And Betty said, Bea, isn ' t this nice? BEATRICE BULLEN. The Branksome Slogan 49 Thoughts of an Empty House I used to be so happy, I used to sing with mirth; I used to really think myself The happiest house on earth. But my owners left me quite suddenly, And I fear I shall see them no more, For they ' ve taken their furniture with them. And cobwebs cover the floor. Dust lies in layers on my shelves, In the darkness no lights bring me cheer; There are no chairs, no tables no beds And everything to me is drear. But, this morning, very early. When the sun was still in bed, A dear old man came to look at me. And this is what he said: Oh, what a nice house, what a very nice house. And how lonely the poor thing must be. With no one here to take care of it. It ' s the very house for me. He nodded his head very wisely As he turned to go away. And I knew then as I watched him, That he ' d come again to stay. I am going to be so happy I am going to ring with mirth. Again, I am going to think myself. The happiest house on earth. KATHERINE CANNON. (Aged 1 1 years.) Winter Days Winter days are, to my mind. The best for sports of every kind; I skate and ski and slide until The sun slips down behind the hill. And after such a happy day, I say good-night to all my play. SUZANNE SWEATMAN. (Age 1 1 years.) Seasons The winter days are bright and cold, The wind is strong and very bold; Nature is resting under the snow. With tulips and daff odils all in a row. Playing at hide-and-go-seek with the sun, Till spring comes to stay and winter is done. The summer days grow very warm. We then have many a thunder-storm; The children play upon the sands And dig out tunnels with their hands. The water is so blue and clear Until the rain-filled clouds appear. JOAN GOODERHAM. (Age thirteen.) 50 The Branksome Slogan Lost in The three children were at the sea- side for their holidays, and the first week they had been there it had been raining. They were in the nursery now talking matters over. It ' s tough I call it. said Phil, just tough. Perhaps it is, said John slowly. He was always slow in making up his mind. Jean looked out the window and said nothing. There was a moment ' s silence. I wish Babs would hurry up and come, said Jean at last. Babs was the girl in the next door cottage, and Jean and she were great friends. At that moment the door-bell rang and the children clambered down the stairs to greet Babs, as it proved to be. They had a scrumptious supper, as Babs declared, and played for a couple of hours. Then Babs said good-bye and the others went to bed. The next day the sun was shining brightly again and, after breakfast, the children went out to play. They met Babs, and the four of them dashed down to the sea. There were several caves along the coast, and into the first of these dashed Phil. He was quickly followed by the others. Now, let ' s explore, comlmandcd Phil, there ' s plenty to see in here. All right, said John, come on down this passage, and he sprang into the looming, black hole, quickly follow- ed by Phil. The girls followed more slowly. It ' s a lucky thing you brought that torch-light, remarked Jean to Phil as he helped her and Babs over a boulder, it ' s terribly dark without it. Phil smiled and turned the light off as his sister spoke. You sure are right, sis, he said. They continued their journey for a weary hour, when the light suddenly went off, and left them in the dark I Now we ' re in a hole, said Babs in a scared tone, what are we to do? a Cave This question confronted them all. What were they to do? Jean, aft r a few minutes, began to cry. Oh, do stop, begged John, you ' re making it worse than it is. Jean stopped and said, Let ' s go back. They wandered about for nearly three hours until Phil, who was leading, said, There ' s a light ahead. It was true. As the children drew nearer the light grew brighter, and a moment later they found themselves in broad daylight. But they found, to their disappoint- ment, that they had come out at a dif- ferent place from where they had en- tered. The boys instantly began to climb the cliffs, while Jean and Babs picked up some stones they found. Suddenly the boys called from the top, Our house is just on the other side of the cliff, they said. Jean and Babs, after picking up a few more stones, started to climb up the steep cliffs. They soon reached the top, and the quartet started for home. They all went in to Bab ' s house on the way home, where Jean and her friend showed their stones to Mrs. Gal- braith, Babs ' mother. Aren ' t they lovely? asked Babs, but Mrs. Galbraith didn ' t answer for a minute or two as she was staring at the stones. They look very much like gold nug- gets, so if you will let me take them to the jeweller I will see if they are, said she, at last. Next week was a very exciting one for our friends. The jeweller said that the stones were real gold and bought them, and the money was then divided up among the children. When the fathers of the children heard about this, they bought the cave, and the children all became very rich. MARY HARRISON. (Intermediate Form.) The Branksome Slogan 52 The Branksome SlcXjAN Modern Art Is that a cart? A cart? Why that, my dear, is modern art. In my catalogue I will sec Just exactly what it ' s meant to be. ' A picture of a Boat that ' s Sinking, ' Oh, yes, that ' s just as I was thinking. On we stumble through the jumble Of the so-called art moderne; At it we gaze as through a haze. And for the natural art we yearn. MARY B. WALKER. (After a visit to the exhibit of the Group of Seven.) A man was told by his wife to take the morning recipe over the radio. He happened to get two stations at once — one gave the morning recipe and the other the morning exercises. Try to make this dish; Attention! Come to a standstill in boiling water, but do not boil into a gallop, afterwards sift white fiour over the head and breath in deeply. Lie face down on the floor and bend yoke of egg backwards and forwards over the head. Skip around in a circle and heat the white egg to a firm foam. Bathe the limbs in one half cup of maple syrup. Stretch the arms high over the head and sift brown sugar down the back. Pour one-quarter of a cup of milk over the shoulders and expand the chest while adding it to the mixture gradually. Balancing on one foot and swinging the other leg backwards and forwards rhythmically, stir the mixture carefully. Make a stijff dough that will stretch to the waist. Bend the knees slowly and hop back into the bowl, raising the arms forward and upward. Take a run and jump into the oven and bake twenty minutes. Then serve in a cold bath with hot soup and crackers. R. CARLYLE. M.Bu rKKolder 54 The Branksome Slogan LA. — What ' s wrong with your cou- sin, Jane? J.R. — Oh! he ' s got science trouble. Miss B. — So you can ' t define mir- ror. Well, what do you look into after you wash your face, to see if it is clean? L.D. — The towel. Miss S. — Do you know only two things prevent you from becoming a great dancer? K.C. — Indeed? What are they? Miss S. — Your feet. Miss C. (to inattentive pupil) — You can ' t listen with one ear and write with the other. Miss K. — Why don ' t you answer me? Student — I did shake my head. Miss K. — Well, you don ' t expect me to hear it rattle up here, do you? Miss K. — Translate: ' Et tu Brute ' , H.H. — And you, you brute. Miss B. — Are you stuck on the 27th problem? M.P. — I ' m not crazy about any of them. Miss J. — And what can you tell me, Kaye, of the early settlers in Upper Canada? Kaye L. — On their arrival they found the life very severe, but after a few years sheep were sent out and they made their own clothing. Ruth R. — Miss Craig, you don ' t realize how tired I am of Latin Gram- mar. Why, this is the fourth year I ' ve studied it! Miss Craig — It would be hard to believe it if I didn ' t know it for a fact. R.R. — Is policeman spelt p-l-e-a-s-e- m-a-n? Miss E. — Why are you late for study? H.B. — The bell rang before I got here. Gay Nineties — Shall we drive out to the Park? Vicious Twenties — Shall we park out on the Drive? Mother — You shouldn ' t smoke cigarettes! They are slow poison. Daughter — Oh! well, I ' m in no hurry. B.H. — Why is your face so red? B.W. — Cause. B.H. — Cause what? B.W. — Cosmetics. Mim. (translating Virgil) — Three times I strove to cast my arms around his neck . . . That ' s as far as I got. Miss C. — Well, Miriam, I think that was quite far enough. Mary M. — Helen, something ' s prey- ing on my mind. Helen D. — Never mind, it will die of salvation. Mary McL. — Why the tears, Ruth? Ruth K. — To get rid of water on the brain. Miss E. — What is steel wool? Pupil — The fleece of an hydraulic ram. Miss Mac N. — For what was Ser- vius Tullius noted, Florence? Florence W. — For building the Seven Hills of Rome. A pretty good firm is Watch Wait, And another is Attit Early Late, And still another is Doo Dairit, But the best is probably Grinn Barette. The Branksome Slogan 55 Examination Answers Q. — What were the children of the Czar called? A. — Czardines. Dialogue — a map, a plan, a catalogue. Hostile — to be polite, a place where young girls and women go when look- ing for work. Quarry — four people, a place where you keep fish. Pneumatic — one who has pneumonia. The character of George II. — He was a good husband, a good father, a good son, and he was not a wise man. On account of the mildness of the climate the game was participated in a la nude. Oh Teacher! thou shouldst be present at this hour, Fifth Form hath need of thee; it is a pen Of stagnant chemicals! Text-book, ink and pen. Blackboard, the hard seats in which they cower Have forfeited their ancient gruelling dower Of enforcing study. We are lazy women. Oh, raise us up, return to us again And give us, History, French, and stiff exams. To Isaac Upper skittle with a mouse is ridden, To our waste baskets he comes unbid- den; Teachers, pupils in night clothes come — Some are delighted, but there are some For safety to cupboards and chairs do flee. From the little mouse you can hardly see! Upper skittle with a mouse was ridden. To our waste baskets he came unbidden; We set a trap with cheese to entice Illusive, curious, scampering mice, The trap did its work, the little mouse died, But strange to relate, not one of us cried! 56 The Branksome Slogan Prize List, 1928-29 Junior School. Form I., General Proficiency — Kathryn Gooderham. Form II., General Proficiency — Beatrice Bullen. Progress — Helen Franks. Form III. Jr., General Proficiency — Anne Henderson. Nancy Stirrett. Firm III. Sr., General Proficiency — Jean Macdonald. Suzanne Sweatman. Form IV. Jr., General Proficiency — Peggy McCordick. Betty Williamson. Attendance and Punctuality — Sylvia Greenshields. Intermediate, General Proficiency — , Betty Davison. Helen Rooke. Sewing (gift of Mrs. Walter Lum- bers) — • Jr. IV. — Mary Kingsmill. Sr. III. — Ruth Tamblyn. Jr. III. — Anne Henderson. Nature Study (Gift of Mrs. E. H. Bir- kett) — ■ Jane Segsworth. Senior School. Form I., General Proficiency — Alfreda Lavelle. Margaret Lansdowne. Gwynneth Sinclair. Margaret Wright. Form II., General Proficiency — Eleanor Hamilton. Helen Hendry. Joyce Sweatman. Florence Wilson. Industry and Application — Charlotte Abbott. Form III., General Proficiency — Nora Eaton. Joan Knowlton. Donalda Macleod. Mary McLean. Form IV., General Proficiency — Ruth Knowlton. Form V. General Proficiency — Elisabeth Saunderson. Nancy Wilson. French Authors (Gift of Elizabeth Scott Warren) — Margaret Trott. Mathematics (Ethel Ames Coombs Me- morial — Margaret Eaton. English (Eleanor Stanbury Memorial) — Margaret Eaton. Languages — Ruth Knowlton. Mathematics, Form V. — Elisabeth Saunderson. Mathematics and Science, Form V. — Helen Maclennan. History of Art — Muriel Harold. Helen Richardson. Sports Prizes. Senior Tennis Singles — Margaret Withers. Senior Tennis Doubles — Margaret Withers and Elizabeth Burruss. Junior Tennis Singles — Betty Davison. Junior Tennis Doubles — Betty Davison and Barbara Caldwell. Badminton Singles (Gift of Mar- garet Henderson) — Dorothy Magee. Badminton Doubles — Margaret Eaton and Shirley Graves. Senior Sports Championship (Gift of Mrs. C. R. Lorway, Sydney, N.S.) — Jeanne Goulding. Intermediate Sports Championship — Margaret Patterson. Junior Sports Championship — Muriel Sinclair. Senior Championship (Gift of Mary Barker) — Gretchen Gray. Junior Swimming Championship (Gift of Lenore Gooderham) — Betty Davison. The Branksome Slogan 57 House Prizes, Integrity — Helen Pidgeon. Perseverance — Phyllis Shepard. School Spirit— Margaret Withers. Comradeship — Ruth Hamilton. Service (Gift of Miss Eleanor Ross) — Margaret Henderson. Sportmanship — Elizabeth Burruss. Loyalty (Gift of Mary Hendrie Gum- ming, London, England) — ' Helen Glen- nie. Special Prizes. Oratory (Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McLeod) — Senior Championship — Mary Mc- Lean. Form L — Margaret Wright. Form IL — Lillice Read. Form in. B. — Lucy Cooper. Junior Championship — Mary Good- erham. Form IV. Jr. — Betty Williamson. Form III. Sr. — Margaret Muir. Essays (Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McLeod) — Marjorie Gray, Catherine Brett. Art Work in Slogan — Margaret Henderson. Literary Work in Slogan — Jeanne Goulding, Caroline Bull. Sportsmanship (Gift of Miss Mary G. Hamilton) — Jeanne Goulding. Courtesy — Margaret Withers, Phyllis Shepard, Audrey Banks. Domestic Science Certificates — Audrey Banks. Margaret Roberts. Mae Ferguson. Nora Low. Mary Robertson. Isabel Adams. Joan Hannay. Kathleen McGee. Margaret Arm- strong. Muriel Harold. Helen Phillips. Jeanne Swinton. Household Science Certificates — Nora Jordan. Doris Ovans. Helen Bell. Dorothy Knowl- ton. Betty Shepard. Marjorie Gray. Helen McLennan. Ethel Tweddell. Alumnae Prize for English — Doris Ovans. Margare t T. Scott Memorial Prizes — Marjorie Gray. Mildred Mahood. Lillice Read. Phyllis Shepard. Violet Tapley. Nora Jordan. Helen McLennan. Doris Rogers. Joan Spiers. Ethel Tweddell. Ruth Carlyle. Lillian Kribs. Doris Ovans. Elisabeth Saunder- son. Betty Stambaugh. Grace Davison. Vivien Lewis. Helen Pidgeon. Ruth Caven Memorial (Gift of Dr. and Mrs. W. P. Caven) , Highest Stand- ing in Form IV. — Margaret Eaton. Jean Hume Memorial Medal Scholar- ship: Influence, Athletics — Margaret Withers. 58 The Branksome Slogan A very enjoyable dinner was held at the School on June 10th, 1929. at which Miss Read entertained the mem- bers of the Branksome Hall Alumnae Association. About three hundred were present. An orchestra played during din- ner and for the dancing which followed. The annual business meeting took place after dinner. The secretary ' s re- port was read by Elizabeth Holmes, the treasurer ' s report by Katherine Ander- son, and the report of the treasurer of the Building Fund by Annabel Auld. Then followed an address by the presi- dent, Helen Wright, in which she thanked Miss Read for her assistance and the committee for their help through- out the year. Miss Read spoke a few words in which she referred to the new school flags which had been adopted during the year and which hang on the walls of the gymnasium. The following officers were elected for the year 1929-30: — Hon. President — Miss Read. President — Dorothy Harding. 1st Vice-President — Catherine Hyde. 2nd Vice-President — Grace Innes. Treasurer — Junc Warren. Secretary — Kathleen Gallagher Leak. Committee — Beatrice Martin, Helen Ballantyne Kemp, Susan Ross, Margaret Aitken, Grace Bone Collinson, Margaret McQueen Heard, Frances Playfair Jen- nison, Margaret Withers, Sylvia Cayley, Elizabeth Burruss. On Friday, November 15th, Miss Read held a reception to which the mem- bers of the Alumnas were invited. The new Common Room was open, and the Encyclopedia Britannica, presented by the Alumnae, was on display. On Thursday, January 29th, Miss Read gave a very enjoyable dinner for the executive of the Alumnae. A busi- ness meeting followed. Our very successful theatre night was held Monday Feboruary 10th at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. Dear Old England was the name of the play. On Thursday May 1st some of the members of the Alumnae ushered at the splendid Physical Training Demonstra- tion given by the present girls at the Varsity Arena. A great many of the Alumnae were among the audience. KATHLEEN GALLAGHER LEAK, Secretary, The Branksome Slogan 59 ALUMNAE TREASURER ' S REPORT. Receipts, Balance on hand $110.93 Fees 151.00 Life Members 40.00 Interest on Account 2.68 Total $304.61 Expenditures. Expenses $ 31.87 Balance on hand 272.74 Total $304.61 JUNE WARREN, ' 28. ALUMNAE BUILDING FUND TREASURER ' S REPORT. Receipts. Balance on hand $306.39 Bank Interest 3.91 Interest on bonds 306.00 Theatre Night 950.60 Life Memberships 40.00 $1,606.90 Expenditures. Encyclopaedia for School $117.50 Scholarships 300.00 Bond 1,000.00 Balance on hand 189.40 $1,606.90 ANNABEL R. AULD. The following out-of-town girls visit- ed the school this year: — Muriel Robertson Wrong, Ottawa. Florence Puddington Coombs, St. John, N.B. Grace Innes, Simcoe. Violet Mulock, Cannes, France. Margaret Baker DuBois, Washington. Muriel Harold, Paris, Ont. Helen Bell, Southampton. Shirley Stewart, Ottawa. Marjorie Franklin Jones, New York. Mary Hendrie Gumm ing, London, England. Elfreda Corey Johnston, St. Cath- arines. Trudie Huntley Green, Victoria. Mary Campbell Ga Nun, New York. Muriel Munn, Harbour Grace, Nfld. Elinor Stovel, Winnipeg. Esther Outerbridge, Bermuda. Isabel Pirie, Cartage, C.A. Margaret Hardy, Belleville. Virginia Case, Montreal. Momiji Ubukata, Tokyo, Japan. Miss Read spent Easter in Washington and saw Aleen Erb Goetchius and Mar- garet Baker Du Bois. Margaret took a post-graduate course in medicine at To- ledo last autumn. Margaret Boyd is attending Queen ' s University. Helen Bell is in training at the Welles- ley Hospital. Marion Miller is studying art in Rome. Mary P. Anderson has been appointed National Finance and Business Secretary on the Y.W.C.A. staff of India, Burma and Ceylon. Her address is 16 Harring- ton Mansions, Harrington Street, Cal- cutta, India. Elisabeth Saundcrson, who is in her first year at Dalhousie, is Vice-President of her class. Hilda Madennan spent the winter nursing in Bermuda. Mary Parsons and Mary Roberts are among this year ' s graduates in Physical Education, McGilL Norah Findlay has been taking a post- graduate course in Dietetics at Simmons ' College, Boston. Ruth Langlois Smith is living at 154 Dorchester Street, Buffalo. Helen Lugsdin is in her fourth year at Columbia University. Grace Cochrane Davey was Bessie McPherson ' s matron of honour at her wedding last June. Ethel Twcddell is attending Macdon- aid Hall, St. Anne de Bellevue. Joyce Tedman is at Les Fougeres, Lausanne. Stella Fleming Mackenzie and her hus- band are now in China. Constance Crawford Brown paid the school a flying visit last September. Jeanne Goulding is in her first year at McGill ' s. Jean Baillie graduated from Elmira College, Elmira, N.Y. Rubye MacMillan is taking post- graduate work at the Presbyterian Hos- pital. New York City. Betty Holmes returned to Toronto in February after six months spent in Mexico. Katherine Anderson Selby and her husband will spend the next six months in London, England, where Dr. Selby has an appointment at St. Thomas ' Hos- pital. Mary Rowell Jackson is one of the Vice-Chairmen of the Women ' s Branch of the new Twentieth Century Liberal Association. Louise Maclennan Mcintosh is Dieti- tian at Hatfield Hall School, Cobourg. Ida Burchell graduated in Fine Arts from Mount Allison last June. Mary Barker is going abroad this sum- mer to take a course at the Gymnastic Folk High School, Ollerup, Denmark. Viola Cameron is Associate Editor of the Passing Show Publishing Co., Mont- real. Margaret Eaton is at West Heath School, Richmond, England. 60 The Branksome Slogan 61 Gwynneth Scholfield and Katherine Scott, who were taking the Occupational Therapy Course at Varsity, graduated in June. Lenore Ivey has just completed her third season with the Los Angeles and San Francisco Opera Co, She was their principal mezzosoprano. Critics speak of her as a finished artist and an intelli- gent singer. Ruth Gray is to be assistant Gymn. Instructor at the Knox School, Coopers- town, N.Y., next year. Evelyn Mackay Gerow was in Mont- real recently visiting Eleanor, who is leaving shortly to spend the summer in Bathurst. St. Claire Macdonald, who last June won the Governor-General ' s medal for highest standing in fourth year work, is attending the Slade School, London, England. Marie Meyer Dobbie was in town last summer from California. Margaret Robinson is attending the Ontario College of Art. Elizabeth Walton spent the winter in Regina. Kathleen Burrows took the Mediter- ranean trip in January. Helen Lacey is Dietitian at the Wes- terly Hospital, Westerly, R.L Trudie Green is taking a secretarial course in Munich, Germany. Peggy TurnbuU graduated this year from the Toronto General Hospital. Margaret Withers, Ruth Hamilton, Kathleen McGee, Margaret Henderson and Isabel Pirie are attending the Mar- garet Eaton School. Margaret Mackenzie Hodgson spent the winter at Virginia Beach. Evelyn Taylor Miller is living at 412 Lincoln Court Apts., Overbrook, Phila- delphia. Margaret Mcintosh, who graduated last year from a British Columbia hos- pital, spent the summer abroad, and is now nursing in Australia. Elinor Stovcl was in Toronto in March on her way abroad. Marion Gibson is registered in the Occupational Therapy Course, Toronto University. Ruth Eaton is at school in England. Florence Taylor is in charge of the Health Department of a school in Pasa- dena, C alifornia. Her address is 25 OA South Catalina Ave. Momiji Ubukata is spending the months of May and June in Toronto. Margaret Stairs returns to Montreal in August after five months spent in Eng- land. Editha Johnston received her B.S. de- gree in Librarianship from Columbia this year. She is in Toronto residing at the Women ' s University Club. Among those in the First Year. To- ronto University, are: Elizabeth Burruss, Jessie Barr, Helen Glennie, Elinor Green, Lillian Kribs, Mona Le Gallais, Helen Pidgeon, Lois Tedman, June Warren, Roma Wessells, Phyllis Cook, Katie Clark, May Eyer, Dora Fox and Helen McLennan. Leilla MacMillan is a nurse in train- ing at the Oshawa General Hospital. Florence Drury Boucher has moved to Montreal and is living at 5 Park Place, Westmount. Roma Wilson spent last summer abroad. Virginia Beatson and Sylvia Eby ar  graduating from Varsity this year. Jean Fleck Barclay sailed for Europe in May. Alice Pitblado Bovard wintered in California. Dorritt Larkin Lewis is living in New Westminster, B.C. Her address is 26 Granville St. Phyllis Shepard, Mary Clement, Ger- trude McQuigge and Helen Smart are registered in First Year, Household Sci- ence; Phyllis Eassen is in Second Year and Mary Trainer Third Year, same course. Sylvia and Ray Cayley spent the win- ter abroad. Betty Shepard is a nurse-in-training at the Toronto General Hospital. Irene Martin wintered in Florida. 62 The Branksome Slogan Births Marjorie Gray Fraser, a daughter, May 8th. Griswoldenc Comstock Lewis, a son. May 11th. Grace Morris Craig, a daughter, May 14th. Mary Hendric Gumming, a daughter, Mary Stuart, May 19th. Bessie Stone Howell, a son, John Spencer, May 29th. Frances Mulock Johnston, a daughter, Ann Mulock, June 4th. Margaret Morton Lightbourn, a son, June 18th. Jean Southam Peters, a daughter. Mar- got, June 19 th. Katherine Newcombe Jacques, a son, June 19th. Myrtle Evans Lawson, a daughter, June 23rd. Donna Campbell Murray, a son, Jas. Kenneth Campbell, July 1 1 th. Marjorie Bone Walwyn, a daughter, August 25 th. Marion Kirkpatrick Waite, a son, Aug- ust 27th. Amea Brewin Willoughby, a son, Sept. 6 th. Jean Ferguson Morine, a daughter, Sept. 14th. Blanche Burton Wessels, a son, Charles Burton, Sept. 24th. Margaret Binns Parker, a daughter, Mar- garet Jocelyn, Sept. 26th. Madeline Rogers Peers, twins, Velba Jane and Michael Roy, Sept. Mizpah Sussex Lithgow, a daughter, Oct. 7th. AUeen Erb Goetchius, a son, George Andrew, Oct. 9th. Marjorie Hopkirk Wright, a daughter, Oct. 11th. Helen Macrae Thomson, a daughter, Barbara Macrae, Nov. 4th. Hazel Porter Clark, a daughter, Nov. 20th. Florence Boyle Robinson, a daughter, Nov. 22 nd. Marion Skeans Pearch, a daughter, Nov. 25th. Gladys Neely Garratt, a son, Dec. 3rd. Helen Gibson Dafoe, a daughter, Dec. 17th. Marion Baillie Green, a son, Dec. 20th. Helen Mackenzie Todd, a son, Jan. 20th. Elinor Bone Weir, a daughter, Jan. 21st. Greta Playter Tobin, a son, Jan. 26th. Henrietta Loft Waldron, a daughter, Beverley Northcote, Feb. 11th. Katherine Crombie Wales, a daughter, February 14th. Agnes Campbell Heslip, a daughter, Feb. 15 th. Patricia Walker Ramsay, a son, March 3rd. Helen McAulay McGourich, a daughter, Sally Dean, March 8th. Aimee Gundy Rykert, a son, John Charles, March 19 th. Bessie Webster Brown, a daughter, Shir- ley Elizabeth, Mar. 22nd. Norma Whelan Coleman, a son, Edward John, April 2nd. Annette Osborne Fawcett, a son, May 2nd. Marriages Bessie McPherson to Willard Ferrier Armstrong, June 5th. Anna Mae Hees to Bethune Larratt Smith, June 8 th. Isobel Lumbers to John Frederick Day, June 8th. Betty Leishman to Horace Clarke Krause, June 8th. Joy Robinson to Kenneth Dow Miller, June 12th. Jean Mcintosh (Moose Jaw) to Gerald Adams Parkins, June 12th. Mary Foster to James W. P. Gornian, June 15 th. Ruth Kingsland to Douglas Cameroa Chapman, June 15 th. Virginia Gundy to John Henderson Thomson, June 18 th. Leith Hutchinson to Kenneth G. Fos- berry, June 22nd. Helen Wright to Gerald N. Walker, June 22nd. Clara Hire to Basil G. Partridge, June 26th. The Branksome Slogan 63 Ray Jacobs to Jacob Frank, June 26th. Kathcrine Anderson to David Selby, June 29th. Pcrsis Coleman to Walter Graham Butler, June 29th. Aim€e Gundy to Harold Rykert, June 29th. Jean Gamble to Walter McManus, July 17th. Marguerite Clark to George B. Somers, July 23 rd. Jean Aitken to Thomson McLintock, July 26th. Mary Campbell to Gordon Macintosh Ga Nun, August 15th. Helen Howard to Rudolf Stewart Oliver, August 21st. Mary Fraser to William Henry Williams, August 31st. Florence Puddington to Frederic P. M. Coombes, August 31st. Isabel Liersch to A. W. Shaw, Sep- tember. Edythe Coleman to John H. C. War- ren, Sept. 7th. Anna Mahood to Sydney Scobell Don- nelly, Sept. 7th. Marjorie MacGillivray to Edwin Fisher Armstrong, Sept. 7th. Grace Despard to Robert Wade Grant. Sept. 14th. Florence Fraser to Eric Hutchison Smith, Sept. 14th. Edith McKay to John Hubert Eastwood, Sept. 14th. Dorothy Rason to Frederick M. Lyon, Sept. 14th. Edna Pratt to Robert James Pinchin, Sept. 28 th. Kathleen Tait to Alex. Hamilton Mcll- wraith, Sept. 28th. Marjorie Neale to Harold G. H. Cope, Oct. 5 th. Frances Playfair to George Leslie Jenni- son, Oct. 12th. Gretchen Kastner to Robert Morse Doull, Oct. 18th. Olive Cuddy to Bruce B. Eastland, Oct. 26th. Iris Aguilar to Clive Sorapure, Oct. 31st. Evelyn Darling to Hugh Tarbox, Nov. 2nd. Margaret Stafford to William John Dean, Nov. 9th. Helen Goring to J. E. Gordon Chaplin, Nov. 18th. Dorothy Willson to Donald S. McKay, Nov. 30th. Katherine Hanna to George Roy Sproat, Dec. 21st. Dorothy Henry to Fraser Burnett Ham- ilton, Dec. 21st. Mary Elizabeth Anderson to John Buck- land Wright, Dec. 30th. Marion Brewster to Alex. Cameron Ross, Jan, 4th. Lenore Gooderham to William Steven- son Cherry, Jan. 8th. Betty Brodie to John Barnabas Hall, Jan. 9th. Helen Grisdale to Frederick Edward Gra- ham, Jan. 1 1th. Phyllis Cassels to Alex. Chisholm Logic, Feb. 14th. Mary Bailey to James C. Campbell. March 29th. Elizabeth Ramsay to Basil Cumpston, April 21st. Mary Rowell to Henry Rutherford Jack- man. April 26th. Mary Croft to Arthur Buck Matthews, April 30th. Dorothy Alger to John Deve Villetorte, May 7th. Deaths John, son of Margaret Morton Light- bourn, July 8th. Richard Southam, husband of Edith Burchell, July 20th. Kenneth Miller, husband of Joy Robin- son, August 24th. John Hall, husband of Jean Nesbitt, January 14th. Rudolph, January 25 th, and Max, Feb- ruary 13 th, twin sons of Constance Davies Muspratt. Gordon, son of Mary Tudhope Eaton, February 9th. 64 The Branksome Slogan I 3n iWemoriam DOROTHY CHOWN DEWAR September 17th 1929 DOROTHY ALLAN March 22nd 1930 72 The Branksome Slogan BRANKSOME HALL Still Making Progress THE EARMARKS OF PROGRESS are very much in evidence at Branksome Hall, that great School of Learning for Girls of this Dominion of Canada. Its fame has spread far and wide from the marked ability of its gradu- ates. Miss Read, the Principal, has ever in mind that, in addition to scholastic attainments of her school, the leaven of outdoor and indoor sport is an absolute necessity for the development, so that the Health of Body as well as Breadth of Mind can go hand in hand as part of the training at this Hall of Learning. There has been built this year a magnificent building on the School Grounds for the teaching of healthful exercise indoors, in addition to the Playgrounds outdoors. This School emphasizes the spirit of Canada, in that we cannot stand still; we must go on, and in developing the human element as well as the natural resources of this country, Miss Read, as Principal, has shown this spirit. We are all Where we are by What we are, and nothing can help any of us, half as much as trying hard to help ourselves. Success is an individual afiFair. Producing, Earning 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 atmosphere as near the home atmosphere as it is possible for a commercial institu- tion to handle. THE WALKER HOUSE CAFETERIA is open day and night for the convenience of travellers coming to and going from our City. PROPRIETORS: GEO. WRIGHT and E. M. CARROLL The Branksome Slogan 73 How JadQT Canuck became Grand Wazir oF Khorassan Let him approach at once. Hold back these envious hordes. What hof — a princely Gift O marvellous! — a package more rare than jewels. O gold-and-white covered cubes of ecstasy! Long have I wanted a box of that great Western comfit Neilson ' s Jersey Milk Chocolate and never could I get one through because of the greed of my attendants. Let this thrice welcome stranger be rewarded above the first of my subjects. In such impassioned terms did the Sultan of Khorassan greet Jacky Canudc from Canada as that intrepid lad journeyed East in search of adventure and, having saved the greatest of his trading treasures, a 5 dozen box oB Neilson ' s Jersey Milk Chocolate Bars for the eye of the Sultan alone, was duly and properly rewarded with the lordly position of Grand Wazir of Khorassan. llien by establishing a fleet of aeroplanes between the Court and the Neilson plant in far away Toronto he was able to maintain a constant stream of cases of Neilson ' s Chocolate Bars for the Sultan ' s private use and thus made his position doubly secure. Of course in due time, he shared the Sultan ' s throne and bossed the Kingdom. THE BEST MILK CHOCOLATE MADE JERSEY MIIK CHOCOLATB 74 The Branksome Slogan When it s time for SPORTS WEAR do not confuse Langley results with ordinary dry-cleaning! ORIGHT, sunny days — at the country club — on the golf club verandah — wherever people congregate outdoors — the eyes of everybody are on your clothes. We ' re right at hand ready to serve you — ready to give your sports attire smartness and freshness that will be admired. Do not confuse Langley results with ordinary dry-cleaning. The Hatfield process of dry-cleaning gives to summer frocks, silk skirts and waists, revived sheen — the looks, feel and sparkle of newness. White goods look white. Light pastel shades are bright and full of snap. Sweaters, knitted coats and suits gain added beauty and smartness from our treatment. Every thread cries out its liveliness and lustre, glints and glistens with sheer cleanliness. Stretch and sag are removed by skilful re-fashioning — the smart, clean-cut lines are restored. It pays to pay for real craftsmanship Phone Langley ' s HlUcrest LIMITED Cleaners and Dyers 8001 55 lines to Central 35 delivery cars The Branksome Slogan 75 Here ' s a Lesson to Learn by Heart — If You Wish to Appear at Your Loveliest Choose Smart Apparel At Holt, Renfrew FOR SPORTS, AFTERNOON AND FORMAL EVENING WEAR FURS CLOTH COATS MILLINERY FROCKS LINGERIE EVENING GLOVES AND DRESSES HOSE KNITTED WEAR ACCESSORIES T o : Renfrew Qjnited YONGE AT ADELAIDE, TORONTO 76 The Branksome Slogan Cam era Portraits Kingsdale 5023. 93 BLOOR ST. W. DISCOUNT TO BRANKSOME PUPILS, The JULIAN SALE Leather Goods Co. Ltd 105 King St. West Toronto Headquarteris for LANGMUIR-HARTMANN WARDROBE TRUNKS TOUROBES THE AVIATRIX THE AVIATOR (Wardrobe Hat Box) (For Men) FINE LEATHER GOODS Phone ELgin 4234 The Branksome Slogan Time for the Cherub ' s bath . . . sure the water is HOT Babies thrive upon regularity. They grow plump and rosy and good-humored when life becomes a jolly schedule of meal- time, bath-time, bedtime — all in proper succession. A departure from this habitual procedure brings an astonished wail from the cherub. Should the hot faucet run cold at bath- time . . . anarchy rocks his tiny world! His day is broken up with petty anguishes and delays. But the hot faucet need never run cold — an Instant Gas Water Heater, installed in a few hours, will bring a plentiful supply to make his life habitually delightful. Stop in at our showroom. Learn how easily you can have hot-water-without- waiting, for a few pennies a day. THE CONSUMERS ' GAS COMPANY 55 Adelaide St. E. 732 Danforth Ave. 78 The Branksome 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 Svo CONTINENTAL SIZE CLUB GENTLEMEN ' S SIZE CORRESPONDENCE CARDS VISITING CARDS Ask your Stationer to show you Copp ' s Fine Linen and Kid Finbh THE COPP CLARK CO. LIMITED TORONTO - - - CANADA The Branksome Slogan 79 John Drynan Co. Limited 711 YONGE ST., at Bloor Lingerie Laces Gloves Ribbons Hosiery Neckwear Umbrellas Bags Notions Handkerchiefs The Newest Season ' s FOOTWEAR AH the Graceful Styles in the Latest Shades of Leather Prices range from y Large Stock . ,r to choose from P. S. BLACHFORD 748 YONGE STREET Kingsdale 3214 JUST BELOW BLOOR STREET 80 The Branksome Slogan Compliments of British- American Oil The Branksome Slogan 81 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, 4905 The Bloor Food Shop 88 Avenue Road Home-made Cakes Sandwiches Picnic Lunches Special Rates for Clubs and Societies Kingsdale 3137-3138 School ' s Out Now for the Holidays We have all kinds of delightful books for your holiday reading. Sometimes It is too hot or too wet to play, so don ' t forget books — you ' ll need them. We have just received a new shipment of Jig Saw puzzles. TYRRELL ' S 820 YONGE ST. - TORONTO KI. 6118 82 The Branksome Slogan Northway ' s Collegiate Shop Presents the Newest and Smartest Fashions in Summer Dresses As pretty as can be — cool, invigorating frocks for sports and every daytime purpose. Specially designed for the Junior Miss — sizes 13, 15, 17. Extensive range of styles, materials and colors. Moderately Priced John NORTHWAY 240 YONGE STREET Telephone ADelaide 0402 Beautiful High Grade Silks, Imported from the Best English, French, Swiss and Japanese Manufacturers. WE STOCK VIYELLA FLANNEL IN A LARGE COLOR RANGE WE WELCOME YOU AT THE SILK STORE McMahon Davie s Just South of Bloor 756 Yonge Street Kinssdaie 2961 The Branksome Slogan 83 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 Established 1864 John Catto Co. Limited Specialists for the last 60 years in Household Linens The linens we carry arc of the high- est standard and have gained for us a continental reputation. Buying direct from the manufacturer 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 Corner Shuter Perfection A concise but correct description of Holland Linen the Stationery in the blue box. A Notepaper by Gage, embody- ing distinctiveness and value. W. J. GAGE dc CO. LIMITED Montreal Toronto Winnipeg 84 The Branksome Slogan The Original Jeane Duncan Specializing in HAND KNIT GARMENTS Importer, of WOOLS and TAPESTRIES This is Miss Duncan ' s only store. 913 Yonge Street Phone Midway 5515 Haircutting Marcelling Water Waving EUGENE Permanent WAVING Francois 22a BLOOR WEST KINGSDALE 1331 Efficient Housework V7 OU cannot expect the maid to perform satisfactory kitchen duties when the plumbing is out of order. A sink that needs our attention should have it right away. Wc are ready to answer your (Call. Our charges are positively the lowest in town for the class of work we do. JOHN W. ORAM 836 YONGE ST. C. H. Chapman, Prop. KIngsdale 4328 The Branksome Slogan 85 Sailor Maid Middies Gymnasium Bloomers Kilted and Sport Skirts Girls Dresses NAUTICAL TOGS 93-99 Spadina Ave. - - Toronto 86 The Branksome Slogan WE MAKE ICE CREAM CREATIONS OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY For every occasion where refinement and taste is demanded of things for the table you will invari- ably find our Ice Cream. KIngsdale 6151 We have a yellow wagon on every street every morning The Branksome Slogan 87 The TAYLOR STATTEN CAMPS Taylor Statten Camp Co. Ltd. CANOE LAKE ALGONQUIN PARK ONTARIO Camp Ahmek Camp Wapomeo 4 for Boys 4 September Camp for Adults  for Girls 4 FOR INFORMATION BOOKLETS - TAYLOR STATTEN, 428 RUSSELL HILL RD.. TORONTO WALL PAPERS Samples Supplied upon Request ROUTLEYS LIMITED 744 Yon e Street Toronto SOME TIME OR OTHER every student wants to buy Jewelry of some kind — or perhaps it is some repairs to Watch or Jewelry. Whichever it is, we are in a position to give you the best satisfaction at the lowest possible cost. We are always pleased to have you call, look over our stock, and to give you prices. W. W. MUNN, Jeweller 800 YONGE STREET (First Door North of Bloor) 88 The Branksome Slogan SWISS SERVICES ALWAYS RELIABLE SOFT WATER WASHING Send us your finest Lingerie, Silks, Flannels, Shirts and Collars. You will be more than satisfied with our service. Phone Waverley 3051 Many lines to Central SWISS LAUMDEY 105 SIMCOE STREET L,et Our Telephone Wire Be Your Clothes Line The Branksome Slogan 89 G. TAMBLYN Limited TORONTO ' S RETAIL DRUGGISTS 113 Yongc Street 356 College Street 1498 Queen Street West 2171 Queen St. E. 435 Yonge Street 1310 Bloor St. W. 2865 Dundas St. W. 725 Yonge Street 369 Broadview Ave. 257 Avenue Rd. 7201 Queen St. E. 563 Bloor St. W. 978 Bloor St. W. 1166 St. Clair Ave. West 489 Danforth Ave. 117 Danforth Ave. 1670 King St. W. 950 St. Clair Ave. W. 2449 Yonge St. 1426 Danforth Ave. 2258 Bloor St. W. 66 Vaughan Rd. 329 Roncesvalles Ave. 938 College St. 479 Parliament St. 1441 Yonge Street 2052 Danforth Ave. 1734 St. Clair Ave. W. 1987 Yonge St. 988 Kingston Rd. 1521 Gerrard St. E. 3202 Yonge St. 621 Mt. Pleasant Rd. 2377 Queen St. East. 744 St. Clair Ave. W. 399 Jane St 278 Eglinton Ave. 324 Bloor St. W. 17 King St. E., Hamilton, Ont. 15 Lower Wyndham St., Guelph, Ont. 21 King St. W., Kitchener, Ont 19 Downie St., Stratford, Ont. 154Colborne St., Brantford, Ont. 174 Dundas St., London, Ont. 95 St. Paul St., St. Catharines, Ont. 1111 Main St. E., Hamilton. 322 Ottawa St. N., Hamilton. WE SAVE YOU MONEY INVIGORATES NOURISHES and SUSTAINS ROBERTSON ' S MALTED MILK CHOCOLATE BAR ROBERTSON BROTHERS Limited TORONTO .-. CANADA SOLE MANUFACTURERS 90 The Branksome Slogan Filling Oculist ' s Prescriptions a Specialty Lenses Ground on the Premises Quick Repairs Discount to Students PERCY, The Optician 21 BLOOR ST. WEST (South side) - KIngsdalc 8203 Dickie Construction Company Limited TORONTO The Branksome Slogan 91 Fine Cliiiia Silverware WE SPECIALIZE IN SUPPLIES FOR INSTITUTIONS, COLLEGES HOSPITALS AND HOTELS VISIT OUR SHOW ROOMS CASSIDY S L 20-22 FRONT ST. WEST IMITED TORONTO STEINWAY The Instrument of the Immortals For seventy-five years the Steinway has occupied without challenge the highest place on the concert stage and in culti- vated homes. Qualities of tone and craftsmanship absolutely unique among pianos have made the Steinway the first choice of most of t he great artists of the last three-quarters of a century. PAUL HAHN ' -Co 8 BLOOR STREET EAST, TORONTO Wholesale and retail distributors of Steinway Pianos New Steinway Pianos from 975 UP. Suitable deferred payments if desired. 92 The Branksome Slogan James Lumbers Co., Limited Wholesale Grocers . . 67 Front Street East, Toronto ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS ♦ DISTRIBUTORS OF: COUNTRY CLUB CHOICE CANNED GOODS THE FAMOUS RED CROSS COHOE SALMON TEACUP p ' L f TEA DELHI TEA AND Melrose Coffee ASK YOUR GROCER FOR THESE BRANDS YOU CAN ' T GO WRONG The Branksome Slogan 93 QUALITY PRINTERS The Garden City Press INDUSTRIAL 8C EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED 263-5 West Adelaide St. TORONTO Wesley Barker Insurance in All Branches Fire, Liability, Accident 186 KING STREET WEST TORONTO . ' . ONT Phone ELgin 3650 94 The Branksome Slogan PHONE RAndolph 7718 WM. FRANCIS, Prop. The White Dove Cleaners Cleaning, Dyeing, Pressing and Repairing Goods Called for and Delivered N. E. Comer of Sherboume and Dundas Sts. City Orders - RAnd. 5111 Catering Dept. - RAnd. 1163 GEORGE COLES LIMITED Caterers and Manufacturing Confectioners Fine Chocolates and Bon-Bons, Fancy Ices 719 YONGE STREET - - - TORONTO BRANCHES: 138 Danforth Ave. 943 St. Clair Avenue West 1483 Yonge Street 2230 Bloor Street West 2654 Yonge Street 86 Yonge Street Tea Room The Branksome Slogan 95 Always try CARNAHAN ' S First YOU ARE jr FOR YOUR SURE OF y UlUC MONEY Quality and Service C ARN AH AN ' S DRUG STORES LIMITED 741 YONGE, AT BLOOR 393 ChURCH, AT CaRLTON KIngsdale 1197 ELgin 1145 2066 YoNGE, Cor. Lola Rd. HY. 1145 TORONTO We feature only Exclusive Styles H. C. Blachford LIMITED 286-288 Yonge Street TORONTO Our Unvarying Purpose — Is to be of the utmost possible service to you. In all branches of our service satisfaction to the customer looms large with us. Our years of experience in making fine portraits assures you of the best in portraiture. When you have work of this nature to be done you will find it to your real advantage to have it done by us. When may we serve you? Special rates to Branksome Students HUNTER ' S STUDIO 359 YONGE STREET ELgin 6767 96 The Branksome Slogan Branksome Hall students in need of Visual Service See TORONTO OPTICIANS LIMITED JL Bloor St. E (Royal Bank Bldg.) OPTOMETRISTS SPECIALISTS GEORGE W. KEEVIL, D.O.Sc. W. H. WILKINS, F.S.M.C. IftterlaKe Superfine Crepe Unexcelled for mak ing Novelties, Flowers, Cos- tumes, etc., has 100% stretch and retains the shape into which it is formed . Ask your dealer or write direct INTERLAKE TISSUE MILLS CO., LTD. 74-78 University Ave. TORONTO 2 Elgin 0271 Telephones Elgin 0272 Elgin 0273 SWAN BROS. GROCERS 162-164 King St. East Toronto The Branksome Slogan 97 A. F. Webster Sons Steamship and Tourist Agents For All Lines. ELgin 3897 53 Yonge Street TORONTO Glean Windows Let the Sunshine In We have experts for Window and General Cleaning, Floor Waxing and other work. Phone: Adelaide 0547 Toronto Window Gleaning Go., Limited 444 King Street West The rich sing ing tone char- acteristic o £ every Heintz- man reaches its supreme height in the Grand. Re- sponsive .... eager sympathetic, a superb monument to Heintzman skill and integrity. Write for catalogue and price list. Ye Olde Firme Heintzman Co. 193-197 YONGE STREET, TORONTO 98 The Branksome Slogan JERSEY FARM BRAND The Goods of Quality MACIVOR BROS. CO. Wholesale Provision Merchants 174 Keating Street - - TORONTO Compliments of a Well Wisher The Branksome Slogan 99 ELECTRICAL WIRING FIXTURES and APPLIANCES Thirty-Three Years Doing Good Work R. A. L. Gray Co. 157 King St. West Elgin 2765 LET US DO THAT LITTLE JOB Bradley ' s Primary Materials FOR SCHOOL OR HOME Furnish pleasurable instruc- tion for young children. A wide range of high-grade lines from which your selec- tion can be made : Word, Number and Sentence Builders, Weaving Mats, Sewing Cards, Beads, Pegs, Folding Paper, Crayons, etc. Write for Catalogue The Geo. M. Hendiy Co. LIMITED 129 Adelaide St. West TORONTO DEER PARK GARAGE AND LIVERY, Ltd. RAndolph 2161 FIRST-CLASS LIVERY 50 Cadillac Limousines Special attention to Weddings and Social Affairs 1367 Yonge St. J. R. EASTWOOD, Manager 100 The Branksome Slogan ELLAMS MODEL Duplicator and Vellam Stencil Paper For All Machines ALL-BRITISH National Stationers Ltd. 115 YORK ST. - TORONTO Eitablished 45 Yean Baker Carpet Cleaning Co. Guard the Health of Your Family — Make Sure Your Rugs Are Clean New Plant: 25 Lightbourne Avenue Phone LLoydbrook 3194-5 MRS. M. CHAMBERS FRESH FISH DAILY SEA AND LAKE FISH FIRST-CLASS FISH AND OYSTER depots 307 DANFORTH AVE. (Cor. Bowden Ave.) Phones: GERR. 3852, 3853 Branches: 1941 DANFORTH AVE. Phone: GRovcr 6671 GErrard 3853 1518 YONGE ST. Phone: HYland 1233 The Branksome Slogan 101 Something a little different, a little better, a little more exclusive at Trophy-Craft, Ltd. 2521 2 Yonge Street Toronto - - Ontario Designers and Manufacturers of School Pins Class Pins Pennants Sweater Crests Greeting Cards Dance Programs Catalogue and special designs on request. Dainty and inexpensive gifts for Graduation, Weddings, Birthdays, Parties, Etc. Phone: Midway 3511 Barkers Bread Ltd Manufacturers of High-class Bread and mm Rolls 555 DAVENPORT ROAD TORONTO 1 d2 The Branksome Slogan 826 Yonge Street, Toronto Cor. Cumberland St. J. J. Plumbtree FLORIST Choicest Flowers For All Occasions Phones KinlsdaU 2192-1736 LOMBARD 4114 Candies - Ice Cream Tearooms Pastries - Novelties 29 SHOPS Hamilton Toronto Ottawa 102 MELVILLE AVE. Ghas- Falconer ART DECORATOR and PAPERHANGER Painting, Graining Estimates and Designs Furnished The; Branksome: SivOGan 103 After a Hard Day At The Office ' HEN you ' ve been on the jump every minute and have gotten through a mountain of work — perhaps, too, have had more than the usual amount of annoyance and interruption — and you come home tired — isn ' t it great to slip into a restful warm bath and relax? Let us show you how inexpensively a Crane Automatic Gas Water Heater will provide Instant Hot Water in your home. Crane Automatic Gas Water Heaters Ar« as Low as 68.00 Plus Installation. Instant Hot Water Reg. Can. Trade Mark Consult us about your Plumbing and Electric troubles. We employ courteous and efficient mechanics. Freek Hardware Limited 645 YONGE STREET Klngsdale 2989 - - - Klngsdale 4858 We do Glazing and Repair Window Screens and Replace Window Cords. A FULL STOCK OF EDISON LAMPS ALWAYS ON HAND IN ALL SIZES, PATTERNS AND COLORS See the Improved Liquid Veneer, O-Cedar and Flexo Mops. 04 The Branksome Slogan Business Established 40 Years Ed.Wheatley Butcher and Purveyor Finest Quality of Meats Poultry and Vegetables in Season 288 QUEEN STREET EAST ELgin 6796 The Branksome Slogan 105 Himittti K DEALERS IN THE UNIQUE c 365 Yonge Street ELgin 6801 Panoramic Photography Co. G. W. LATTA, Proprietor Wc Take Photographs Anywhere in Canada Conventions, College, Wedding, Family Groups and Picnics our Specialty Prompt Delivery All Work Guaranteed 67 Madison Ave. - Toronto 5 Phone Klngsdale 0062 Mary Webb ' s Masterpiece Precious Bane About a year ago, Rowland Hilder, the famous artist, went to live in Mary Webb ' s cottage in Shropshire. He came to love the old tales of the countryside and to feel the quiet mystery of the hills. And so with this inspiration and knowledge, Mr. Hilder has illustrated Precious Bane. He has done four colour plates of rugged gran- deur and rich tones; he has done many, many drawings in black and white and every one of them in their simplicity and strength, interprets Mary Webb ' s — Precious Bane. New illustrated edition, bound in green cloth, stamped in gold and printed on super-qual- ity paper 2.50 Thomas Nelson Son Limited 91 Wellington Street West TORONTO 2 106 The Branksome Slogan XWtm TRAVELLED ITH IMPtRI4l. PRODiCn In the air as on the road IMPERIAL QiALIIY — has won an o er- whelming pi eference IMPERIAL GASOLINES Marvelube Motor Oils Richard Hudnut Limited New York Paris Toronto Manufacturers of Perfumes of Delightful Fragrance THE JACKET FROCK - - - in Printed Silk — quite the smartest Frock Branksome girls can have fotf all daytime occasions. Simpson ' s is featuring it in attractive prints and supremely fashionable dots. In splendid tubbing crepe. A wide range of moderate prices. ROBERT SIMPSON LIMITED