Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 114 of the 1935 volume:

Wherever you go vacation is the time to have your gayest fling! You need the smart assurance that glorious, young carefree clothes can bring! Come to Eaton ' s Beach Shop for togs a-splash with verve ! A. Go native in Tahitian flozver print, on cool cotton! Slack set, $4.95. Bathing Suit, $3.95. French sandals, $3.95. B. Terry cloth cotton cape — convertible into beach mat, $2.95. C. Lazy-hour pyjamas — cotton and rayon, $12.95. Hat, $1.50. D. English terry-cotton robe, $4.95. French hat, $3.95. E. Cotton pique three-piece play suit, $2.95. Sandals, $1.95. F. Acetate rayon striped suit, one of a group, at $15.00. Rubber ball, $1.95. G. All-wool fine jersey suit, $4.95. FOURTH FLOOR— CENTRE T. EATON C9 The Branksome Slogan When it comes time for you to give someone a Gift ... or for someone to make a presentation to you . . . naturally, first thoughts go to Birks-Ellis-Ryrie. A— Bottle Perfume Crepe de Chine Maillot - - - - $11.50 B — Clock, boudoir, 8-day move- ment ----- $10.00 O— Photo Frame, gold finish $6.50 D — Handbag, crocodile, blue, black and brown - - - $15.00 E — Double Clip Brooch, set with rhinestones - - - $5.00 F— Gold Locket Bracelet, 10 kt. modern type - - - $20.00 In sterling ... $2.50 G — Clip Brooch, cultured pearl centre, with rhinestones $7.50 H— Bracelet, engraved, silver $5.00 J— Sterling Bonbon Dish, 7 ' - $10.00 K— Jewel Box, enamel top, real iade medallion - - $13.50 L — Coloured floral Table Centre- piece, with mirror. Set $2 50 Birks-Ellis -Ry rie Yonge at Temperance, - Toronto 2 The Branksome Slogan m . EX LiBRis m QUEEN VICTORIA By E. F. Benson (Illustrated) .... $4.00 A book of never-failing fascination which tells the intimate story of the woman who was queen of a vast Empire, and also unfolds a wonderful pageant of history. AT 33 By Eva Le GalHenne (Illustrated) .... $4.00 Those who saw Miss Le Gallienne in ' ' L ' Aiglon, and any who are interested in acting and the stage, will want this memorable auto- biography for their libraries. SIR WALTER SCOTT By John Buchan ------- $1.25 The Governor-General elect of Canada has written no finer book than this remarkable biography of his fellow countryman. ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING By Louise Schutz Boas - $1.25 Insight and understanding characterize this biography of the only woman ever considered for the Poet Laureateship of England, and whose romantic life-story has today been popularized by stage and screen. THE THEATRE: Three Thousand Years of Drama, Acting and Stagecraft By Sheldon Cheney (New Popular Edition) ... $4.50 The whole adventure of man with the theatre is written in this book for the first time, which makes this book indispensable to anyone interested in the theatre. YOUR CARRIAGE, MADAM! By Janet Lane ....... $1.75 Not a book of exercises, but a guide to good posture which is also a guide to a good figure, good athletic form, grace, physical effi- ciency, and social poise. Roget ' s THESAURUS OF ENGLISH WORDS AND PHRASES Authorized Edition — Cloth, $1.25; Limp Leather, $2.25 A companion volume to your dictionary which is invaluable to those who write either stories, articles, or even everyday letters. LONGMANS, GREEN COMPANY 480-486 University Ave. - Toronto The Branksome Slogan 3 For the Young Woman Who Would Travel . . . WE all look forward to getting away every summer for a holiday, but who does not dream of the real vacation when one will have sufficient money to travel and see the world? Unless you are very lucky such a trip must be planned years in advance, as was done by Mr. H. M of an Ontario town, who, 20 years ago at the age of 22, de- cided that he would save enough money to take a trip abroad and see Europe. To accomplish this purpose he took out a 20 Year Endow- ment Policy (No. 74,444) with The Mutual Life. When the policy matured and the face value plus the accumulated divi- dends were paid to him, Mr. M. enjoyed a trip to the continent and he states that the dividends from his policy were almost sufficient to pay the travelling expenses of himself, and wife leaving him the greater part of the face value of the policy for reinvestment. Why remain behind when your friends sail across the seas ? Adventure — romance — thrills — education — Continental leisure — await you in Europe. Great Britain, Germany, France, Italy and many other countries are prepared to give you of their best. And what an education it will be ! Very few of us can accumulate the amount of money necessary for this purpose except by saving systematically. A small sum saved monthly for ten, fifteen, or twenty years through a Mutual Life Endowment Policy will make the trip of which you have dreamed become a reality. You will be amazed at how quickly the time will roll around. Your dividends may be used to shorten the Endowment period if desired. And in addition, of course, your dependents will be protected by the life insurance while the policy is in force. For further information write to: THE MUTUAL LIFE Assurance Company OF CANADA HEAD OFFICE - WATERLOO, ONTARIO ESTABLISHED 1869 4 The Branksome Slogan THE WALKER HOUSE The House of Plenty The management is ever alert and watchful for the comfort of ladies and children, and endeavors at all times to preserve an atmosphere of home. GEORGE WRIGHT, President FRONT AND YORK STREETS, TORONTO (Opposite Union Station) ESTABLISHED 1897 INVESTMENT SUGGESTIONS F.H. DEACON fii CO. Members Toronto Stock Exchange Members Investment Dealers ' Association 197 BAY STREET, TORONTO Phone: ELgin 3401 The Branksome Slogan 5 Old Age Comes No Matter How We Try to Prevent it In many cases it cc nes much sooner than we expect. For years the SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA has been helping people to provide for their old age out of their earning power. Will you allow one of our Representatives to explain our System to you? JOHN A. TORY, Supervisor SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA TORONTO 6 The Branksome Slogan Good health is the beginning of beauty. So, to attain clear skin, bright eyes and buoyant energy, drink milk. It ' s nature ' s best food- and City Dairy milk is milk at its best. Telephone KIngsdale 6151 Order Dept.: Midway 4671 Milk . Cream • Homogenized Milk • Vitamin D Milk Buttermilk , Jersey Milk • Chocolate Flavored Milk Drink Butter . Ice Cream The Branksome Slogan 7 OXFORD DICTIONARIES Every Oxford Dictionary is based upon the great Oxford English Dictionary, which is everywhere recognized as the supreme and unrivalled authority. OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY (12 vols, and Supplement, Buckram binding) $125.00 SHORTER OXFORD DICTIONARY (2 vols.. Buckram binding) 18.00 With Thumb Index 20.00 CONCISE OXFORD DICTIONARY (Buckram binding) 2.25 With Thumb Index 2.50 POCKET OXFORD DICTIONARY (Buckram binding) 1.00 LITTLE OXFORD DICTIONARY (Buckram binding) .50 Description and prices of other bindings and styles on application. OXFORD yUNIVERSITY PRESS Amen House - University Avenue - Toronto 2 AUTOMATIC HEATING FOR COMFORT CONVENIENCE ECONOMY a«c KosECTfc World ' Leadingr Oil Burner. Automatic Heat with Cheap Coal. OIL BURNING WATER HEATERS H. R. FOREMAN CO. LIMITED 1109 Bay Street Midway 7307 8 The Branksome Slogan PLAY! YOUR COLLEGE SPORTS PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR HEALTHFUL RECREATION To get the greatest enjoyment from your ath- letics, dependable equipment is essential — a racket strung to highest tension, golf clubs that are per- fectly balanced, etc. Wilson sport equipment is dependable in quality and priced to fit your needs. May we send you a copy of our new Summer Sports Catalogue? The Harold A. Wilson Co., Limited 299 YONGE STREET TORONTO ELLAMS MODEL Rotary Duplicator Made in Great Britain For SCHOOL USE Send for Specimens of work and sample of . . Vellam Stencil Paper for all makes of machines National Stationers LIMITED 115 York St. Toronto The Branksome Slogan 9 Memorial Chapel 857 feet altitude 220 acres nbretu ' sf College Upper and Lower A modern Boarding School for boys of Schools Elementary and High School ages. Highest Separate Residences academic standards. Matriculation courses for entrance to the Universities and R.M.C. ; also a special general course for boys not entering University. Small classes and residential life ensure individual attention. A sound education Finest playing fields exceptionally healthful and beautiful sur- in Canada roundings. Twenty miles north of Toronto ; new Glass-roofed buildings equipped to meet the requirements of Swimming Pool every boy. Valuable Bursaries and Entrance Scholarships. For Prospectus and Book of Views write to KENNETH G. B. KETCHUM, ESQ., B.A., Headmaster, St. Andrew ' s College, Aurora, Ontario YOUR FUR COAT will require special attention during THE SUMMER MONTHS Your Garment Stored and Insured Against FIRE, THEFT and MOTH 2% of Your Own Valuation Have it cleaned by our New Scientific Method REMODELLING AND REPAIRING AT SPECIAL SUMMER PRICES THE SANDHAM COMPANY FURRIERS 59 WELLINGTON STREET WEST PHONE EL. 3047 Why Pay More? We Sell Better for Less 100% BRITISH 10 The Branksome Slogan Practical School Suggestions That Make for Success Cornish ' s Geography Note Book. Aitken ' s British History Note Book. Aitken ' s Canadian History Note Book. Aitken ' s Ancient History Note Book. Improved Practical Composition Note Book. by Brown and King. Grainger ' s Botany Note Book. Cornish ' s Chemistry Note Book. Arithmetic Note Book — by George Keith. Cline ' s Science Note Book. Sheppard ' s Mathematical Note Book. Dominion Loose Leaf Note Book — supplied with all refills necessary for any scholastic work. NEW TEXTS FOR SCHOOL USE Comparisons of Prose and Poetry (second series), by C. J. Thorns, B.A. Published June, 1935. Five Poems — by Dr. O. J. Stevenson, M.A. Poems from Wordsworth, Coleridge, Browning, Tennyson. An English Heritage , Vol. I publications. An English Heritage , Vol. II J THE COPP CLARK COMPANY LIMITED 517 Wellington Street West TORONTO The Branksome Slogan 11 RADIATOR COVERS Made to conform with style of furniture or room. Lionel Rawlinson Limited 647 Yonge Street - Toronto TELEPHONE: Midway 5252 Whitewood ' s Riding School R. E. WHITEWOOD. Prop.-Lata Seryt-Major, 4th CMJt. 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 12 The Branksome Slogan SILKS--SILKS When purchasing Silk Materials kindly give us a call at THE SILK STORE 754 YONGE STREET You will find there a full selection of Beautiful Silks — EUROPEAN and CANADIAN MAKES Bought from Reliable Manufacturers We also carry a full range of VIYELLA FLANNELS and VIYELLA KNITTING YARN Try McMahon Davits at Above Address Phone KIngsdale 2961 Toronto s Favorite BREAD AND CAKE If you haven ' t been a regular patron of the Ideal Bread man, there is a genuine treat in store for you ! • WONDER WHITE BREAD (sliced for your convenience) . . . Wonder Kracked Wheat Bread — Brown-and- White in One Loaf. Enjoy ed by adults and children alike! HOSTESS CAKES—the cakes with a reputation. Rich — even-textured — a taste- thrill. Made in a large variety. Telephone Ideal Bread Co., Limited, Lombard H92. WONDER KRACKED WHEAT BREAD The Branksome Slogan 1 In the best homes, food is cooked on a GAS RANGE. The new ELECTROLUX gas REFRIGERATOR uses a tiny flame of the same dependable sas to preserve the family food. The Consumers Gas Company 55 Adelaide St. E. 2532 Yonge St. 732 Danforth Ave. 14 The Branksome Slogan KAFFA. BROWN KIDSKIN Designed by Holt, Renfrew ' s renowned fur stylist this orig- inal, swagger model illustrates to per- fection the smart- ness of the new mode. Furriers to four generations of royalty. ' Holt, I nfrew Company Limited Yonge at Adelaide TORONTO The Branksome Slogan 15 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN EDITORS MARY GOODERHAM JEAN ROSS SLOGAN STAFF DOROTHY MISENER JOYCE CAUDWELL JEAN MACDONALD KAY SHIRREFF RUTH McAllister nancy walker EDITH ELY JEAN CAMPBELL ALUMNAE REPRESENTATIVE AINSLIE McMICHAEL 16 The Branksome Slogan ELIZABETH ARDEN ' S UN PRUF ( REAM has the scientific world all agog. It absolutely prevents sunburn, reddening, peeling and sun discomforts. It s a very flattering powder foundation. . . Tube, $1.10 POUDRE D ' lLLUSION This finest, smoothest, purest of powders comes in sun shades especially blended by Miss Arden. Makes even a dull skin lovely and radiant. $3.00 for a box that lasts and lasts. ELIZABETH ARDEN Toronto Salon - The Robert Simpson Company Limited Appointments Head Girl — Philippa Chapman HOUSE PREFECTS Janet Garfield Marion Pirie Margaret Boughton Virginia Piers Jean Ross Betty Williamson Elizabeth Ann Tanner DAY PREFECTS Mary Gooderham Margaret Beck Pauline Lea Helen Turner Charlotte Deacon Esme Pattison HOUSE SENIORS Cathleen Clark Elaine Enderby Jean Loblaw Olga Burden Babette Dunham Catherine Matthews Louise Jamieson Mary Harrison DAY SENIORS Margaret Sorenson Jeanne Montgomery Audrey Piddington Katherine Robarts Elizabeth Trees CLAN Campbell — Virginia Piers Douglas — Marion Pirie Ross — Betty Williamson Stewart — Jeanne Montgomery CHIEFTAINS MacAlpine — Margaret Beck MacLeod — Esme Pattison M acGregor — M argaret Boughton MacLean — Helen Turner OPHELEO President — Pauline Lea Vice-President — Mar}- Gooderham Secretary — Jean Ross Treasurer — Virginia Piers Committee— Millie Enge, Elizabeth Beatty, Millicent Raymond, Rosemary McWilliams. BETA KAPPA President — Margaret Boughton Vice-President — Margaret Sorenson Secretary — Margaret Beck Treasurer — Olga Burden Committee — Marion Leng, Mildred Winslow, Elizabeth Trees, Helen Turner. OFFICERS OF THE SENIOR SCHOOL Form V — President, Jean Ross; Vice-President, Margaret Sorenson; Secretary-Treasurer, Mary Gooderham. Form V, Special — President, Margaret Boughton; Vice-President, Cathleen Clark; Secretary- Treasurer, Rosamond McCoy. Form IV — President, Elizabeth Ann Tanner; Vice-President, Millicent Raymond; Secretary- Treasurer, Margaret Mountain. Form IV, Special — President, Bernice DucofYe; Vice-President, Barbara Caulfield; Secretary- Treasurer, Mildred Winslow. Form IIIA — President, Nancy Stirrett; Vice-President, Barbara Thomas; Secretary-Treasurer, Janet Davidson. Form IIIB — President, Ann Henderson; Vice-President, Eleanor Henderson; Secretary-Treasurer, Betty Mieras. Form IIA — President, Martha Coryell; Vice-President, Jean Stirling; Secretary-Treasurer, Barbara Parker. Form IIB — President, Margot Zimmerman; Vice-President, Joyce Caudwell ; Secretary-Treasurer, Clara May Gibson. Form lA — President, Mary Holme; Vice-President, Joan Mitchell; Secretary-Treasurer, Genevieve Inglis. Form IB— President, Nancy Walker; Vice-President, Nancy Bash; Secretary-Treasurer, Margaret Kroehle. Oh earth, what changes hast thou seen ! One may be quite justified in quoting this line from Tennyson ' s ' ' In Memoriam, in referring to the twenty-five years of the reign of our beloved King George and Queen Mary. Truly, these changes have taken place so gradually and under such natural circumstances, that at the time, perhaps, they came unnoticed and as a matter of course. But on looking back, one realizes what pro- gress we have made, and how different this world of the year 1935 is from that of 1910. Motor cars, aeroplanes, radios have altered our mode of living, and that great moral change, wrought by the war, has revolu- tionized the earth from ' ' Greenland ' s icy mountains to India ' s coral strand. Kingdoms and governments have fallen, physical changes have taken place on the surface of the earth, but yet, through the years, many things have remained stable, immovable like the pole star in the firma- ment. They serve as an inspiration and a reminder to us that this really is the same old world after all. The King and Queen are our inspiration. They have remained throughout the terrible years of war, of strike, of illness and depression as a shining example and landmark to us in our storms and strife, a symbol of obedience and loyalty recognized by all. At Branksome, we, too, have had our small changes, changes in the location of the school, from its foundation on Bloor Street to Sherbo urne Street and where it now stands, on Elm Avenue. We have experienced changes in our school buildings, in our system, in our girls and mistresses and even in our school motto, Keep Well the Road. Yet, through it all, we too have kept one symbol, one reminder of our original school, 17 18 The Branksome Slogan and this year of our King ' s Silver Jubilee seems a most appropriate time in which to mention it. The valuable and lovely old print of Queen Victoria receiving the Holy Sacrament ' after her coronation in Westminster Abbey, June, 1838, hangs in a prominent position over the fireplace in our drawing-room. It was engraved by C. R. Leslie, and is one of the original articles from the old school that remains to us today, a link with the old school, the object to which Branksome pupils of the year 1900 can point to with satisfaction when they revisit their Alma Mater and say, ' T remember that ! So we look with pride and affection upon this special link of our school with our king, and remember, in so doing, how alike are the two duties of serving School and serving King and Country. For as we have upheld the tradition of our school, so shall we serve our King faithfully, honourably and doing our bit. JEAN ROSS (Clan Ross). We were very proud, indeed, this Easter vacation to hear that Miss Read had been elected President of the Headmistresses ' Association of Canada. It is a great honour to hold this position and we all wish Miss Read the greatest success in her new office. JANET GARFIELD (Clan Douglas). The Branksome Slogan 19 DORA OLIVE THOMPSON This year our school suffered a great loss in the death of Dora Olive Thompson, one of the best known Canadian authors of books for young people. Dora Thompson wrote in all eight books, one of which, Nancy Rose , is a story of Branksome Hall. She endeared herself to many, and especially to the girls of the school, through the deep interest which she took in all its activities. After her death the Alumnae Association decided to endow several sections of the library as a memorial to her. When Mr. and Mrs. Thomp- son heard of this they very generously offered to donate a sufficient sum of money to fill these sections at once so that the Alumnae money could all be kept for an endowment. This endowment enables us to add a new book each week to the memorial sections in perpetuity. All her life Dora Thompson was an inspiration to those who knew her. Her talent in speaking as well as in writing won for her a distinguished place in the literary world. Although many delightful speakers came to the school during the course of each year, no one was more popular than Dora Thompson. The inscription on the tablet in the library best describes her cheerful and courageous outlook on life. A Loyal Alumna, A True Friend, A Brave Spirit. MARY GOODERHAM, 1 (Clan Ross). CLAK CAIIFBELL MOONLIGHT Everything was dark; we were sailing in silence ; only the luffing of the sail disturbed the stillness of the night. Suddenly the moon appeared over the crest of the hill. All at once the land around us was bathed in soft golden light. The dark spruce trees v ere silhouetted against the rising moon, now a bright orange colour. A gentle breeze had risen and was ruffling the calm surface of the lake. The boat swayed slightly to and fro, like a beautiful white bird. The moon had gradually risen above the tallest of the trees. It had become a light golden colour, rapidly changing to silver. Shadows from the shore line were sharply reflected on the surface of the water. The boat swayed, causing ripples growing in size until they interwove into one fantastic design. Silence ! Peace again reigned supreme over that lovely moonlight scene. BERNICE DUCOFFE, Form IV S FOG It sifts down from a laden sky, Shrouding all in a cloud of grey. It silently covers the steeples so high, Drifting o ' er the once bright day. It creeps into the smallest place, Covering earth and sky. It shrouds in dew the unknown space With grey mists from on high. MILLICENT R AYMOND, Form IV. SUNSET Now o ' er the land a faint breeze blows, And clouds go scudding by, And on the earth a rosy hue Spreads slowly over sea and sky. The crimson sunset floods the West, With strands of purple light. It is the time that I love best. This quiet hour before the night. MILLICENT RAYMOND, Form IV. 20 The Branksome Slogan 21 A LAMENT Sixteen girls on a dead man ' s chest, Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum ! We can ' t think though we try our best, Oh, this terrible, terrible sum . If all the pirates in the days of old Spent their days in sailing, Why should we toil until we mould, Or else receive such a railing? Algebra, Latin, Geometry, French, Who ever thought of such things. Why should we sit on a hard wooden bench And wait till the lunch bell rings. Sixteen girls on a dead man ' s chest, Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum ! Since gym is what we all like best. Why should we do this sum ? DOROTHY HOYLE, Form I A. PUSSY ' S PRANKS Black, bewhiskered friend of mine. Is this not an evil sign? One shoe only can I find. And a pleading look behind Those dark, bright eyes. Have I not already said, When I hop up out of bed. Bedroom shoes my feet must wear. Yet I ' m left with one foot bare. With my shoe you ' ve run away Then you coax me out to play. How can I resist your whims? Try to scold you for your sins ? It ' s impossible to try. And when people ask me why, All I say is — take one glance At your towsled countenance. Iniured innocence is thine, Black, bewiskered friend of mine. VIRGINIA PIERS, Form V. SPRING The wind went sighing through the trees, Frisking the twigs and the budding leaves, Lovely nature is clothed with flowers. Gathered from her choicest bowers. Birds in the green trees chatter and sing. Carrying tidings of beautiful Spring, The rays of the sun sent down from on high, Glitter and gleam in a turquoise sky. Where does she come from this lady we love, Down from the blue sky glistening above. Is she a zephyr that blows o ' er the land, Made by the work of God ' s holy hand? MILLTCENT RAYMOND, Form IV. THE ALPS They rise up from the left and right, Themselves a world so still and free, The sweeps of soft unbroken white That stretch up far as eye can see. The utmost peaks are smooth and gray, They stand up in the fresh clear air. The snow must slip and slide away And leave their jagged edges bare. With dignity and solemn pride That fills the heart with feelings deep. They tower high from every side As if in everlasting sleep. When darkness like a blanket falls, Perhaps a light from far away Will shine, from dingy cabin walls. Invisible throughout the day. The clouds that pass so close above That one can almost reach and touch. The death-like calm one learns to love, And mighty strength that means so much. Beneath your outstretched, grasping hand, The world reduced to simple things, Can rise and fall at your command, Such fancies this great vastness brings. Inspired by the sense of space. Of lovely silence never broken. The human heart could speak of thoughts. From lips, those thoughts could not be spoken. MILDRED WINSLOW, Form IV S. 22 The Branksome Slogan 23 THE REASON WHY I staggered home at 4 o ' clock, My books felt awfully heavy, My head was bursting with an ache, My legs were not too steady. I did not want my usual tea Or plate of buttered toast, And while I hated the thought of work Practising bored me most. Once I reached the mirror I knew it was a fact, So quickly I jumped back again, I wasn ' t slow to act. Next day I had a brain wave, I thought I ' d knit some socks ' Cos when the doctor saw me He said I had chickenpox. PAMELA PEARSE, Form II A. Why should I linger at the ' phone Half an hour or more. Talking of French and Latin When it all seemed such a bore? I didn ' t want the paper And sisters were a pest. I just missed out my evening meal. Cold water tasted best. Next morning very early Out of bed I jumped, I thought I felt some pimples So across the floor I thumped. Lord Douglas was a Scotchman Of credit and renown. He little knew when he passed out His name would be passed down ; For here at Branksome you will see. We have a mighty clan Of maidens, who are proud to own As hero, such a man. PAMELA PEARSE, Form II A. SPRING FEVER Look it ' s come, it ' s come at last, Now we ' re safe from winter ' s blast, I just found it out to day, I felt the urge to jump and play. The little bulbs will soon unfold, They ' ve broken through the ground so cold, Everything is tinged with green, The saucy wrens their feathers preen. The moon at night shines in my room. Oh, what a change from winter ' s gloom ! It leaves you joyful, without a care. You feel like eating plainer fare. You feel the bite of a friendless fly, You see the fox go sneaking by, Oh, isn ' t it wonderful? Too good to be true? I ' ve got spring fever! Why, you have too ! EDITH ELY, Form III. A. E. (answering Miss K ' s question) — Yes, Miss Cleopatra. A RIDE WITH KENTUCKY Which horse is the quietest? I asked the riding-master. Oh ! They ' re all about the same, Miss, he answered. A horse was then led over to me and I proceeded to mount. Having finally reached the saddle, I took a firmer hold of the reins and off we went. First, we had to go through some city streets before we came to the ravine. As soon as the horses saw the road through the ravine and the soft shoulders where they could have a good canter, they became rather frisky. The horse which I was given was called Kentucky. He was a very stubborn horse. He had a habit of walking on the wrong side of the road, which made it extremely awk- ward for me. Unexpectedly, there was a sudden jolt. I felt the horse rush ahead ; I was bobbing all over the saddle; one foot came out of the stirrup; the other foot was slipping down. I caught hold of the saddle, steadied myself and Kentucky stopped. 24 OLD DOORWAY, BRANKSOME HALL, HAWICK, SCOTLAND In varld is noclit nature hes broucht yat sal lest ay thairfo e serve God keip veil ye rod thy fame sal nocht dekay. Schir Valter Scot of BranxJwlme , Knyclit. Margaret Douglas, 1571. i i The Branksome Slogan 25 realizing that he had thoroughly frightened me. After this gallop, the fear of going too fast had left me. I urged the horse ahead and strangely enough, he broke into a slow trot. Having ridden before, I started to post, but Kentucky and I did not co-operate with each other very well, because every time I came down he went up, and he changed his trot fre- quently which looked as though he was doing this on purpose just to confuse me. After trotting for some time, we broke into a canter. I tried to keep myself close to the saddle and go with the horse when he cantered, but it was all in vain. He started to go faster and we galloped along the road. I finally perfected the art of keeping in motion with him and we hurried merrily along the leaf-strewn path. All this time I was continually patting Kentucky on the back, which in the end helped a great deal, because we, horse and rider, seemed to understand each other better as the time for parting drew near. We rode around several city blocks and went home. When T got off the horse ' s back, I could feel my legs giving way under me, but I tried to bear up and bade farewell to Kentucky, the horse which had cured me of being afraid of riding. I can only add that, I hope when we two shall meet again, that he will cure me of being stiff for at least three days after the ride. KAY STAMBOUGH, Form IV. A DI It happened at midnight, Like all fancies should. But this could never happen. At least, I hope it never would. I saw a globe, and in this globe Were many well known faces, And when I looked again, behold, They all had certain places. Miss J , Miss A , Miss B , and Mademoiselle, They all said, looking at me Your homework is not done well. I did not blink an eyelid. But looked right straight ahead, I would show those teachers That I meant just what I said. Place vertex A on Vertex B, The town was taken by the infantry, Nero played while Rome burned down. And the scandal of Henry VIII was made known. The river was crossed by the Israelites, Where Richard won his many fights. He said, ' ' Quelle heure est-t-il s ' il vous plait ? For ifx + y = a + z The tension and velocity will soon be dead And I have the next dance with — um, let me see, O yes, Telemachus, he ' s in Homer ' s Odyssey. JANE MORGAN, Form II B. 26 The Branksome Slogan SONGS FOR THE STAFF Miss Read — You ' re in my power. Miss McMichael — Just one more chance. Miss Bowlby-- Pop, goes your heart. Miss Craig — Roamin ' (Roman) in the gloamin ' . Miss Phillips — How am I doin ' ? Miss Jones — Take a number from one to ten. Miss Campbell — Old man River. Miss Faulkner— The Top. Miss MacNeill — Here come the British. Mademoiselle Sandoz — Cherie. Miss Anderson — I never had a chance. Miss Sime — Aus meinen grossen Schmerzen. Miss Jubien — Blame it on my youth. Miss MacLaggan — Freckle Face. Miss Shaw — Yes, we have no bananas. Miss Smellie — You ' ve got to bend down, Sisters. Miss Crocker — Black eyed Susan Brown. Miss MacGregor — Lazy Mary, will you get up. EDITH ELY, Form HI A. THE MacALPINE CLAN Branksome Hall, as we know. Was established years ago, And with its new existence great, There started clans which number eight. The MacGregor, the Stewart, the McLeod, the MacLean, The Rosses, the Douglas and Campbells by name, Have done very well and their leaders are fine But can hardly compare with our own MacAlpine. Its spirits are high, and its hopes never dead, For who would not strive with our Becky as head. We all do our best, and when we can ' t win We ' ll do better next time! we all say with a grin. These eight mighty clans every year do compete. And eagerly try their rivals to beat, Their games and their studies are daily recorded. And the winner is with the banner rewarded. ROSEMARY McWILLIAMS, Form V S. Believe It Or Not Stories And then he said . . . And I just told Miss . . . what I thought of her. My mother doesn ' t care whether I fail or not. I took the wrong book home by mistake. Why, no, I didn ' t even notice the apple-pie bed. QUESTIONS WE CAN DO WITHOUT (Asked by the girls) : — Do you think that I look any fatter? Oh, is that new? (Asked by the staff) :— Did you do your homework? Were you out of your room during devotion? Did you forget to report? Will you speak to me in the office at the end of study? UM ACROSS 1. Follies in Paris. 8. Real. 12. Egg-shaped. 13. Neither. 14. Father. 15. Some. 18. Not out. 20. Negotiate. 21. Summon. 24. Girl in Millionaires Row. 25. Light. 26. Negative. 27. Cheer. 28. Coughing sound. 30. Shrub. 32. Row. 34. Girl ' s name. 35. For example. 36. Lighted again. 37. MacGregor Clan ' s poetess. 38. Son. 40. You. 41. Us. 42. Bow. 43. Grayish. 46. Occur at same time. DOWN 1. City in Mass. 2. Always. 3. Rented. 4. Ray. 7. Inform. 8. Unimportant. 10. Above. 11. Comfort. 16. Right (abbv.). 19. None at all. 23. Sharp. 25. Boy ' s name. 27. Rage. 29. Unit of measurement. 30. Platform. 31. Den. 34. Mocks. 36. First letters of Paul Whiteman ' s theme song. 37. English Quaker. 27 28 The Branksome Slogan 39. Tree. 40. Commander of British Navy in War of 1812. 41. Slang for someone who ' s clever. MARY GRAHAM, Form IV. POSSESSION What is mine is mine forever, Neither time nor thought will sever What is mine is mine forever. None shall see with eyes the same, Leaves, or mist, or sudden ram. For their eyes are quite mundane ; And they could not quite recapture That first sweet and sudden rapture Of the waves that toss hereafter On the sands. What is mine is mine forever Neither time nor thought can sever What is mine, and mine forever. PEGGY GILMOUR, Form V S. NORTH CAPE Those ancient cliffs of Norway, How tenderly they stand, They seem to kiss the ocean. And yet embrace the land, And high the gulls are screaming. And low the sea waves foam. And over all is dreaming. The same clear sky at home. PEGGY GILMOUR, Form V S. Miss R.— What write ? Pupil— Virgil. did Homer Miss R. — - There is a fine example of the work of Rubens in the school. Pupil — Did Rubens come to Branksome ? SOUNDS AROUND B. H. The good old school bell ringing at 8.55. A volley of screams around drink- ing fountain after gym. Yells of day girls asking for boarders ' buns at recess. M. M. ' s latest jazz tune in gym. Some miserable person practising the piano over the gym. D. W. singing, God Save the King. Piercing shrieks from the swim- ming pool. The dainty clatter of boarders tramping down the stairs near the office. Sighs and groans from those look ing at the hour list. Miss McM. trying to hush some yelling Juniors standing around the office. Mr. Bailey fixing a radiator. Ripples of merry laughter from boarders going to bed ! Muffled whispers after lights are out. B. W. singing in the bath tub. BARBARA THOMAS, Form III. A. The Branksome Slogan I 29 Miss K. to M. R. in Lit. M. R. — Er, uh, er, uh, um, well— Miss K.— ' M. R., don ' t look at your book, look at me ! M. R.— ' Oh, Miss K., I can ' t. Miss K. — Well, if you can ' t look at me, look at any one else you like, but not at your book. Miss P. to G. W. in Geom. Miss P. — Where is the centre of a circle, G? G. W.— In the middle. Miss P. Miss B. and B. M. in Physics (after three-quarters of an hour of the same thing). Miss B. — What is the answer B? B. M. (long pause and much doubt)— 1122 Miss B ? Miss B.— But 1122 what, B ? B. M. Hesitatingly— Feet ? Miss B. Exasperated — Oh, who ' s feet? Miss K. and B. B. in Lit. B. B. (reading) — And he took her into his arms, in a lingering and loving embrace — Miss K. Smiling impatiently — Gk od, good yes, go on! HAcLeod War Great confusion swept the streets, men, women and children shrieked and moaned as they ran helter and skelter to the underground stairways. Families frantically piled mattresses upon tables and crept beneath them clinging to each other, their nerves on edge. Why ! Oh why ! was London, the city of England, the city of the world, trembling with fear? Why! Because it was the year 1916 and the world was at war. Large planes were dropping bombs on London, which was now in darkness. Boats carrying soldiers and nurses had been sunk, leaving no trace of any kind, while from others a few people escaped to tell of the tragedy. All over the world War issued from white trembling lips. Hospitals sprang up and ambulances rushed to and fro between lines and hospitals. Young boys donned uniforms and left homes and parents for the dirt, the cold, and the glory of victory or the despair of defeat. Planes fell dizzily from dark clouded skies carrying brave hearts to a gloriously won death. 30 The Branksome Slogan Such incidents are the results of war, the means used by nations to settle international disputes. A cruel and useless way to use the lives of men and women, is it not? Yet in comparison with the fate of the wounded who survived, their lot is a happy one. Our generation has to face to the fact that the world is once more talking as if, from the nature of things, another war is inevitable. Surely we have imagination enough to feel horror at the idea and common sense enough to do our best to combat the danger with passionate intensity. RUTH CORRIGAN, Form IV S. A Trip Underground in a Gold Mine It is true that I live in the mining country, but that does not make me an authority on mining; quite the opposite, in fact. However, it might interest you to hear of my experience of going ' ' underground at the Mclntyre Mine. The first step was to obtain a pass. That having been arranged, we dressed up in old shoes and raincoats and about 7.30 o ' clock walked up to the shaft. We had to go at this hour because it was the only time when the cage was not filled with miners. We were given hard hats, very much like the helmets used by our soldiers in the war, and carbide lamps — evil smelling things — with long hooks on them so that they could be attached to our clothes. The hats were a safeguard against pieces of loose rock which, we were told, had a habit of coming down at unex- pected times. Of course, they were much too large and we found that there was quite an art in being able to balance them on our ears. Finally, we were ready to go, and I must confess that as we stepped into that double-decker cage my heart was in my boots ; and no wonder, dirty, rusty water dripping down my neck where the old raincoat gapped, and the story of a man who had been killed just a week before, running very vividly through my mind. The cage started, and the farther down we went the less I could hear. Was I losing my hearing? horrors! I opened my mouth to say something and strangly enough began to yawn, and the more I yawned the more I could hear; I screamed this at my companions who, I learned from sign language, were in the same predicament. And there we stood. The Branksome Slogan 31 rushing past level after level, all yawning as if we hadn ' t slept for a week. Only a few moments had elapsed, but it seemed hours when we stopped and were herded out at the 3,000 foot level. Was this the famous Underground, why we were in a huge, brilliantly lighted room, the walls of which were covered half and half with a gray and white sub- stance, which I learned was gunide. Over the floor ran a maze of tracks and along side of them a board walk. This, said the mine captain, who had appointed himself our guide, is the place where the miner put the stick of dynamite in his belt, cut the fuse off short and blew himself to pieces. That was just too much for me, but before I had a chance to express my views we were trotting along one of the board walks, Indian file. About five minutes later we came out into another room much larger than the first and here we saw a crusher. This is used to crush the huge pieces of rock which are blasted. One thing I remember about it were the monstrous claws into which the rock was poured and the immense iron chain which revolved about it, however, I am not very clear on this point because I did not see it in action. Several gruesome stories were told of men falling in — but I think it is best to skip them. Leaving this, we viewed the new shaft which was being sunk from underground. On our way back to the cage we saw men pulling shoots. One man would come along with about six cars — made of iron and hold- ing about a ton of rock — while another would pull out a heavy log from under a square, wooden, box-like affair against the wall and enough rock would be allowed to pour out until they were filled, then the cars would be pushed to the cage and taken to the surface. Arriving back at the first room we found that the big cage was in use and that we would have to go in the little one. This meant being packed like sardines, but no one minded a little inconvenience, for it all went down under the heading of fun. Another horrifying drop and we wepe down a mere 4,000 feet and in a room similar to the one we had just left. Another trip along a little board walk, and then it was necessary to have our lamps lighted because we were entering a very dark tunnel. Little shivers of — let us call it excitement— were running up and down my back, the flames from our lamps cast weird flickering shadows over the jagged rocks, and then the voice of our guide — Do you think you can climb up here? — and the here was a very narrow, wobbly looking ladder. Well, I was first, and as the old saying goes nothing ventured nothing gained, up I went, and when we got up there was another one to climb. I was very relieved to find that it was the last because I was rather hindered in my climbing, with the hat falling off and the lamp almost burning me. We were now in a tunnel similar to the last one, and after walking for some time saw some lights ahead, and on reaching them found our- 32 The Branksome Slogan selves in a sort of dugout, called a stope. Four men were working here, two on a machine, and two mucking — on the business end of shovel in other words. We watched them working for a few moments although two of them who were foreigners did not like it because they are very superstitious about members of the feminine sex going underground. They actually looked as though they expected the whole stope to cave in; the other two were very sociable and were even gracious enough to show us a rich vein of gold quite wide and running the opposite way of the rock, which he informed us woud necessitate a cross cut; that is making the tunnel go the other way. On our way again, and the trip was beginning to take on the aspect of a treasure hunt for me, I wondered what difficulties would be thrust on us now. I had not long to wait, because soon I was struggling up ladders much shakier than the last ones. However, the next tunnel was not so bad. We knew a few of the miners we met, although strange to say, they did not recognize us, but probably took us for fellow workers, and I must say we looked the part. Then, we met a very genial man who was drilling holes and he let me drill one. The vibration of the steel was simply terriffic and I was not sorry to relinquish it to him. These holes, by the way, are to put the dynamite in, with which to blast rock and so many feet have to be blasted every day, or night as the case may be. This blasting is done just before they are ready to quit work. We had lost all sense of time in our interesting travels and a very pressing engagement was awaiting us on the surface, just a little jaunt of 4,000 feet. Suddenly, I remembered all those tales I had heard of people getting lost and travelling through mazes of tunnels, searching in vain for the cage, and we did not seem to be going back the way we had come, although I climbed down ladder after ladder. The guide, how- ever, seemed to know where he was going, I followed close on his heels, and before you could say jack rabbit there was a cage. But it was a surprise as he brought us up another shaft. I was simply dripping when I stepped out into the fresh air, and black from head to toe. I felt that I had done a good night ' s work. It was ten o ' clock on a clear summer evening, four bedraggled figures wended their way homeward — eagerly discussing all their newly acquired knowledge and each holding tightly a piece of rock, a souvenir of their underground trip. MARION LENG, Form V S. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Paris On the steps of old Branksome Cheltenham picnic in the Cotswolds Old Curiosity Shop Home again, Quebec Boarding the aeroplane at Croydon Peeps at England and Scotland From the first glimpse which I had of Scotland I was impressed by its hazy beauty and magnificent splendour. The evening we came up the Clyde the sun was just breaking through a low mist after a day of rain. The gray made the green rocky coast more vivid than jade and the river reflected the blue of the sky. Here and there little white villages nestled among the hills and tiny light-houses kept watch over the treacherous hidden rocks. As we glided farther and farther from the mouth of the river and the two shores became more distinct we passed little fishing- boats setting out on their nocturnal duty of procuring the food supply for the village. Soon the sun sank towards the west and as it slipped down behind the green rolling hills the crest of each was outlined against a gray mist faintly tinted with blue. The Trossachs seemed like numerous fairy lakes in a land far from this world ; lakes that seemed to lure you on to forget civilization and from which, once you came under their spell, there is no escape. As we passed from one lake to another castles came into view dignified in their splendour, and little cottages most attractive in their simple beauty. One village was close to the water and its street of cobblestones was bordered on each side by white cottages with climbing roses fringing doors and windows. This stage of our journey over land was made in a coach and four driven by a coachman in red. During our climb up the hillside we passed a man playing the bagpipes while his little girl in kilts held out her cap for our pennies. Highland cattle and mountain goats added to the picturesque scenes. The Cotswold Hills and villages, so different in their beauty, were yet in store for us. Narrow lanes wound over the crest of low rolling hills and through countless villages containing such memories of England in by-gone days as the stocks standing in the village green. As we drove over the mossy cobble-stoned roads, thatched cottages of gray stone with their latch-gates and neat little gardens seemed to beckon to us invitingly — invitations we longed to accept but the gray stone bridge over the village stream and winding road leading over the hills had us under its spell and seemed to lure us on to more wonders : wonders of which we should never tire. PHILIPPA CHAPMAN, Form V. 33 34 The Branksome Slogan We know that you will never see A mayor as brilliant as this Tree(s). ' A mayor whose listening ear is pressed To hear his people ' s keen requests. A mayor that looks for good all day, And lifts himself above the clay. A mayor that may in trouble share, And help his people ' s burden bear. Upon whose mind great thoughts have lain, Who really never thinks in vain. Inwood way promise joys to be. But realities come with a mayor like me. THE DAY BEFORE EXAMS I went to bed with a cold in my head, Next morning no measles but plenty of sneezles. One doctor said, ' Tiffle, it ' s merely a sniffle, Another said: Pooh, I am certain it ' s flu. And 1 heard from my bed what the third one said, By the ghost of dead Titus, she has got laryngitis. But they didn ' t ask me what I thought it could be, And they didn ' t see the pepper-pot down by my toes, Which I applied several times to my sneezing red nose. PATRICIA GIBBONS Form II A At Ancient History I ' d like to kick, Latin vocabularies make me sick, French and German are even worse. And Geometry makes me want to curse. But Algebra is the bane of my life. With it I wage a continual strife. If a + 3 = y+1. Find the answer if there be one. PATRICIA GIBBONS, Form II A. CATULLUS 13, Cenabis bene O come to dine, Fabullus mine, Thou darling of the gods ! But don ' t forget to bring the duck And other ends and odds. Some wit, some wine, a lovely girl — And mirth of every kind. If these, I say, you bring along You ' ll know you have well dined. For though your Cat is broke as broke His purse with cobwebs tied, Yet you ' ll receive affection pure And all delights beside. For perfume of my lady fair ' s Sweeter than scent of rose — I ' ll give, and when you smell it, faith. You ' ll wish you were all nose. JEAN ROSS, Form V. CATULLUS 101 (On a Visit to His Brother ' s Grave) Travelling ' mongst many tribes, and over many a sea. Sad funeral rites now to perform, brother, I come to thee : I come that I may give to you a final gift in death, That I may speak, in vain, to you, who shall no more draw breath. For O relentless Fortune now has taken you from me, Alas, my brother, young and strong, snatched undeservedly ! I now, meantime, to thee, in vain, this mournful tribute pay. And offer funeral gifts to thee, as was our fathers ' way: Accept them, wet with copious tears, from him who loved you well — And so I say, Forever more — hail brother and farewell ! MARY HARRISON, Form V. 35 36 The Branp THE THUNDERSTORM Once Jupiter woke in a terrible rage, And summoned his youthful and ankle wing ' d page. Dress me, he roared. I ' ve a bad twinge of gout — From the wrong side of bed he came tumbling out. He stumbled and mumbled and grumbled — for, Twas the morning after the night before, And the wine of the gods, though sweet and red. Can give a fellow the deuce of a head. He wavered forth from his bed- room door, And, — Breakfast! he cried with an angry roar. — A bromo and breakfast is just what I need, So bring on the bull, and let-me- FEED! ! He pulled up his chair, but, dearie- me, — Someone had sprinkled salt in his tea. And the eggs were cold, and the milk was sour, And the muffins were made with weevily flour. ... He looked and he tasted; he rose and he swore ; He stamped till he made a large hole in the floor; He stared at his wife, seized the potted geranium. Pitched like a good ' un . . . straight onto her cranium. Poor Juno, it ruffled her permanent wave. OME Slogan So Jupiter got just as good as he gave, And vases and ash-trays flew fast through the air. . . . (Of the gods ' and the goddesses ' anger — Beware !) Their eyes flashed with fire as they staggered about, And the mortals below stuck their silly heads out ; Observing the flashing and banging above, What thunder, they said, and what lightning, by Jove ! Then a well aimed chair knocked poor Jupiter flat, While Juno fell over a crumpled- up mat, And there lay the two in a penitent heap. . . . Forgive me ! each whispered, and started to weep. Just think, they both sighed, as their tears fell apace. . . . If the neighbours had heard us, — Oh, what a disgrace ! Then let us, they whispered, be friends once again. Ye gods ! cried the mortals, Just look at the rain! KATHERINE CANNON, Form III A. The Branksome Slogan 37 STUDENT STANZAS Come, come Miss Dash, do not be vexed, Your wrath is out of season. Why yes, I did forget my books, But surely that ' s no reason. There, there Miss Dash, don ' t get excited, ' Tis bad for the digestion. One finds it hard to guess the right Reply to every question. Dear, dear Miss Dash, such haste, such haste! My thinking power is slow — Ah ! now I have the answer, — It is yes — or maybe, no. What ' s that. Miss Dash? My neighbour And myself converse together? Oh, dear me — no ! ' Twas just a trifling Comment on the weather. Now, now Miss Dash, keep calm, quite calm — ' Twas but a book that fell. Just think, how lucky that my desk Was not upset as well. Hah — hah ! Miss Dash, you slay me. Ah! I laugh until I cry To see you fume and bluster While you roll around each eye. My dear Miss Dash, don ' t say it — My absence you ' ll deplore. You ' ll rue it if I ' m banished To the wrong side of the door. NANCY STIRRETT, Form III A THE STAFF PLAY It has been suggested that the Staff should produce a play for the entertainment of the School. The Ross Clan suggests that ' ' ALICE IN WONDERLAND be presented with the following cast : — Alice — Miss Robinson. White Rabbit — Miss MacGregor. The Duchess — Miss Armstrong. The Cook — Miss Shaw. The Pig Baby — Miss MacLaggan. The Cheshire Cat — Miss Phillips. The March Hare — Miss Craig. The Mad Hatter — Miss Smellie. The Doormouse — Miss Sime. The King of Hearts — Miss Read. The Queen of Hearts — Miss McMichael. The Knave of Hearts — Miss Crocker. The Mock Turtle— Miss MacNeill. The Gryphon — Mademoiselle Sandoz. The Caterpillar — Miss Anderson. The Mouse — Miss Kilpatrick. The Lizard — Miss Glennie. The Executioner — Miss Bowlby. The Rose Bush — Miss Campbell. Tweedle Dum — Miss Jones. Tweedle Dee — Miss Jubien. Father William — Mrs. Steele. Humpty Dumpty — Miss Tyrrell. The White Knight — Miss Faulkner. 38 The Branksome Slogan SUMMER TEMPEST No breeze disturbs the sullen lake. No sound on the air is borne ; Only the clouds, massed in the west, Presage the coming storm. Circling above the waves, the gulls Utter their eerie cry; Screaming their omen, piercing, shrill. They swoop across the sky. And now, down from the frowning skies Fall the first drops of rain; The dark gusts, whistling o ' er the lake Foretell the hurricane. With angry, ragged crests, the waves Pound fiercely on the shore; They dash against the defiant rocks With a hollow, surly roar. The ominous mutter of thunder has changed To a deafening, pealing crash; The skies are cleaved by a ghastly light- Lightning ' s vivid jagged flash! Then without warning, the wind and rain Which came so suddenly, cease! The threatening clouds roll far away. And the storm-tossed lake is at peace. The sun shines through a misty veil At the earth, glistening and fair, Which breathes forth, for the gift of rain. To God, a silent prayer. MARY HARRISON, Form V. Betty W. — My father goes to an awful lot of funerals. Mary H, — So does mine, he goes to all his patients. French House on Sunday morn- ing — Can anyone change a dime? The Branksome Slogan 39 A REALITY A private school, as I have heard So many people say — Is v here one has no food for thought But plays the hours away. So you won ' t be disillusioned, ril tell you what I ' ll do : — Write — here on this paper. On how we plug and stew. At crack of dawn — there ' s no mistake The bell peals loud and long, A gentle hint, perhaps you might say, To start the day off strong. A little promenade, no less ; Provides that great vitality And inspiration for those tests. That cramp our style completely. A meal at eight o ' clock, preceeds The grind from nine to one. There ' s nothing like a lot of work Before a little fun — An afternoon of sport and games, A tournament or two — Then once again apply the brain. There ' s homework to plod through. A meal and study period, Follow in quick succession — Then nine o ' clock is welcomed With much enthusiasm. Perchance you may be weary Of hearing my oration — There goes another bell. That means — to bed — and Hasten! BETTY WILLIAMSON, Form V. THE COMING OF PLUTO Cloudless the sky was, and a generous sun Poured forth its radiance till the grateful world Lifted its visage and smiled back again, Filled to the brink with carefree happiness. Suddenly, o ' er the surf, who should appear Persephone and her maidens ! — gladsome sight — Laughing and breathless, with bright robes and hair Flowing behind them ; small unsandled feet. Skipping and twinkling midst the sand and spray Flower-bedecked, they sang for very joy — Truly, no man could ever hope to see A gladder sight. A roar! A flash! The earth has split in twain ; The moans of countless spirits rise and fall. A shriek ' a wail ! then darkness. Horrified, The world awaits the issue, faint with fear. Then, when a little light pervades the black The maidens rise, and each distorted face Expresses dread entire, terror complete. And now — a weird, wild cry pervades the gloom Persephone, persephone is gone ! 40 The Branksome Slogan The flowers wilt and die; the ocean falls Sullenly, sadly on the cold, grey beach. Now is the sun enfolded in a shroud Of dark and dreary clouds. Mortal and beast Join Demeter, who can nought but mourn, Praying with all her strength for the return Of her, who was beloved of them all- Persephone. KATHERINE CANNON, Form III A. NOCTURNE Who has not felt the horror of the Dark, Or the stark terror of the clutching Night, That like grim Death envelopes all alike Under a mantle of oblivion? Who has not felt a presence ' round about From which there ' s no escape, and all unseen. Lurks like a vampire ghost, who drily sneers At the wild shriek that freezes in one ' s throat? Who has not lain abed, clammy and cold. Still as a graven image, petrified. Grasped by a numbing, supernatural dread, And prayed with tight intensity for —Light ? KATHERINE CANNON Form III A. Miss M. (in History Class) — Lord Monck called a meeting on the following page. M. R. thinks that the Odd Fellows Hall is the lunatic asylum. Student in Canadian History: — The representative of the Crown held a position resembling that of the king, a more or less formal office — assenting bills and opening and closing the cabinet. SENIORS —Audrey Piddington, Catherine Maifhezcs, Elizabeth Trees, Jeanne Montgomery, Jean I oblaz ' , Eonise Janiieson. 2 — Mary Elarrison, Babette Dunliam, Elaine Enderby, Cathie en Clark. CEASS PRESIDENTS — Martha Coryell, Mary Holme, Jean Ross, Joyce Caudzvell, Anne Henderson. 2— Barbara Caulfield, Margaret Boughton, Nancy Bash, Elisabeth Ann Tanner, Patricia Gundy, Nancy Stirrett. The Branksome Slogan 41 HYSTERICAL HISTORY Many things in ancient history Have, to me, an air of mystery, The deeds of Aryan and Semetic Are often strange or just pathetic. Phoenicians, in the earlier days, Wandered many miles in many ways To find another Tyre — in an age When there was but one car in Carthage. They say the flower of Macedonia Was not narcissus nor begonia. It was Alexander ' s war-time band Who toured and played in every land. Demosthenes attained a nice tone Speaking while sucking a piece of stone. When a war was started through his talks, It ended with Athens on the rocks. The gifted Sappho lived in Lesbos, Wrote Winged Words and odes to Eros. She kept control of poetic feet By timing them to a drummer ' s beat. Of bridges Horatio had full command, Though danger threatened on every hand, When opponents doubled on the west He redoubled : you know all the rest. Then in the case of Julius Caesar, Though he became a famous geezer, His name was unknown to almost all Until he acquired a lot of Gaul. Lovely Cleopatra, svelte and dark Made Antony look an easy mark. She was deserted when some older Even her best friends hadn ' t told her. Although his brains were almost zero Some credit must be given Nero. Admitting he raised the Romans ' ire He certainly set the town on fire. Persians invaded Greece for Darius, Under leaders brave and various, But found it as hard to take a pass As we do in our history class. HELEN STEPHENS, Form IV. 42 The Branksome Slogan LOVABLE THINGS I love the sound of noisy things : The roar of a. mo tor and aeroplane wings, The clatter, clatter of horses ' feet And the pitter, patter of blinding sleet ; I love the scent of fragrant things : Fir trees in winter; arbutus in spring, Roses in summer, fires in fall, Scents of the seasons. I love them all. I love the colors in glowing shapes : The brilliant flight a bluebird makes. The warning crimson of native dawns And the emerald green of English lawns. This world is full of wonders fair, Strange, sweet, odd, grotesque and rare Beauty ' s around us, everywhere Only search and you ' ll find it near. BABETTE DUNHAM, Form V. THE RAIN The rain patters against the panes. It rains in the streets and out in the lanes; The lightning flashes, the thunder roars. It pours in torrents and pours and pours. The roads are sloshy, the sidewalks too. The children have nothing on earth to do But sit in the window and watch the rain As it clatters on the window pane. SALLY CHAPMAN, Jr. IV. THE LAZY LITTLE BEAVER Once there was a beaver whose name was Woolly. One day he ran away from his mother and father. He was a very lazy little beaver and would rather play than help with their new home. He found an old hut and thought it would be fun to live by himself. The nights were dark and cold and Woolly began to be afraid. He soon came back to his father and mother who were glad to see him and the three lived happily ever after. MARY JEAN HALL, Form II. The Branksome Slogan 43 AN OLD TREE I peeped through the window And what did I see? A nice grassy lawn And a pretty oak tree. Four great big eyes An d two funny faces, Peeped out of a hole, With such airs and graces. I thought they were kittens, Just babies you see. But what mother cat Would live in a tree ? I watched them so often. At last they came out, Not kittens but owls Without any doubt. CHRISTINE PEARSE, Jr. IV. TO A CROCUS Little Crocus gay and bright Pushing upward to the light. Winter ' s snow has kept you warm Through the frost and ice and storm. In earthy bed you ' ve snugly lain Now Spring has called you once again. You ' re so glad when winter ' s past, And the bright sunshine comes at last. SUZETTE LIVINGSTON, Jr. IV. SPRING Spring is nearly here, The flowers are coming out, The snowdrops sheds a tear. The daffys start to pout. All the snow has gone. Picnics will soon begin; The birds have started their song They make a cheerful din. SALLY CHAPMAN, Jr. IV. SPRING TIME It won ' t be long before we see The green stalks peeping through the ground. The buds appearing on the tree. And Spring awak ' ning all around. Birds will return with joyous song To build their nests in hedge and tree. And Holidays will come along When we will all be glad and free. PEGGY PURVIS, Jr. IV. WINTER I love to walk on a winter ' s day Out in the country far away, Snow covers everything soft and white ; It is really a very pretty sight. The snow has drifted against the hills And piled up high on the window sills. Icicles glisten in the sun; And we are sorry when winter is done. NANCY-BELLE MANN, Jr. IV. 44 TiJE Bran KSOME Slogan WINTER ' Twas on a frosty winter ' s day That we went riding on a sleigh. Down the hills we went so fast, The trees seemed blurred as we went past. We reached the bottom, we had a spill. But that was just another thrill. Then homeward bound we went our way, And so did end our winter ' s day. NANCY FAIRLEY, Jr. IV. IN APRIL April brings the cooling showers, All the pretty birds and flowers, When the maple buds come out, All the grass begins to sprout. Then the birds their nests they make And naughty starlings their eggs do take. When everything turns green as green The yellow daffodils are seen. SARA SYMONS, III. MY PETS Three little pups in their nest Are lonely without the rest, They love to romp and play around Like a funny merry-go-round. I also have a tiger cat That loves to pounce upon a rat, He will sit and watch all day, Up in the loft filled with hay. I have a horse. I call her Peppy Girl, She can turn around like a whirl, She is mostly black with brown dapples, And the thing she likes best is nice red apples. PATRICIA HORST, Jr. III. MY PUSSY Big-eyed, bright-eyed, pussy cat, Sleeping soundly on the mat; Are you dreaming of a mouse ? Running swiftly round the house ! Lovely furry pussy cat, x .re you dreaming dreams like that ? NANCY-BELLE MANN, Jr. IV. The Branksome Slogan 45 OUR AUTOGRAPHS Last summer, when a group of our girls visited the schools of England and Scotland, they were honoured by meeting the Lord Mayor of London and the Lord Provost of Edinburgh. Both were kind enough to grace the memoir book of the trip with their auto- graphs, two signatures which we are proud to possess. Last term we were again honoured, this time by the Lord Mayor of Dublin visiting us, here. Although we saw many admirable schools abroad, we were glad to have the opportunity of showing our own school to the Lord Mayor, and of adding his signature to our school autograph book. We feel we are especially privi- leged in being able to reproduce these three autographs in the Slogan. VIRGINIA PIERS, (Clan Campbell). 0 Under the leadership Campbell, a swimming club was formed last fall, with the follow- ing officers: President, Margaret Boughton; Vice-President, Helen Turner. We started with a Junior Club and gradually worked from Intermediate to Senior B and finally Senior A. Girls from the Third Form up were eligible for member- ship and many have taken a great interest in it. At the Spring Meets last year Muriel Sinclair won the Senior Swimming Cup, Bunty Birkett the Leonore Gooderham Cherry Cup for Junior Championship and Ann Henderson the Primary Cup. In the fall, the Clans participated in the annual Meet. It was won by the Stewart Clan with the Ross and McLean Clans coming in second and third places. This year great interest was taken in the Life Saving Course and the following girls received their Bronze Medallions : Edith Ely, Betty Harrison, Swimming of Miss Dorothy Hoyle, Genevieve Inglis, Marion Little, Jane Morgan, Joyce Phillips, Barbara Thomas, Elizabeth Trees, Nancy Walker, and Mary Wilder. Everyone is looking forward to the Annual Spring Meet which will be held shortly and we expect that there will be keen competition shown in the various events. HELEN TURNER. (Clan McLean). 46 - . . — ...J The Huntsville Week-End With shrieks of excitement, thirty-six Branksomites dashed from the train, when it pulled into Huntsville at eleven o ' clock, Friday night, February 1st. From the melee of skis, poles, and girls, individuals broke away and raced up through the town to secure desired rooms at the hotel. This year we stayed at the Traveller ' s Rest Inn, where we were made very comfortable. On our arrival at this worthy establishment, sandwiches, cocoa and doughnuts were served to us — and did they disappear quickly! Saturday morning most of us were up and about by nine o ' clock, and after a hearty breakfast, we went outdoors. Miss Read had secured three dog-sleds and during the morning we took turns driving in these. After luncheon our guides took us over to Mika Mine Hill where the high jump is situated. As we had no ski-jumpers in our group, we did not distinguish ourselves there. In the evening most of the girls rented sleighs and drove through the Winter Wonderland in the moonlight. Sunday we had a private service in the T. R. lounge and then skied or tobogganed as we desired. The members of the Huntsville Ski Club, who were very kind to us during our stay, entertained us at luncheon and escorted us along the trails in the afternoon. Our train left at 5.10, and when it pulled away from the station we all knew that this week-end would always hold for us the most pleasant memories. MARGARET SORENSON, (Clan Ross). 47 48 The Branksome Slogan BASKETBALL Every year we feel that more girls have tak n an interest in basketball than ever before. That is certainly true this year for one had only to look at the courts every afternoon during the fall term to realize that the w hole school was keenly interested in the game. With Jean Ross as Captain, the First Team ended the season undefeated. Besides the usual games with B.S.S., Hatfield Hall, Havergal and O.L.C., we played an exciting match against the Old Girls. The Second Team worked hard but was not quite so successful as the First Team, while the Third and Fourth Teams played several good matches. The inter- class games were well attended by enthusiastic supporters, and many of the members showed considerable promise of furnishing excellent material for next year ' s teams, for whom we prophesy a successful season. Captain — Jean Ross. Forwards — Millicent Raymond, Betty White. Centres — Jean Ross, Catherine Bryans. Guards — Esme Pattison, Olga Burden. Substitutes — Helen Turner, Mary Gooderham. First Games — Hatfield Hall, 2, B.H.S., 12; Havergal, 10, B.H.S., 17; B.S.S., 14, B.H.S., 14; O.L.C., 6, B.H.S., 28. Second Games — Hatfield, 16, B.H.S., 16; Havergal, 6, B.H.S., 17; B.S.S., 11, B.H.S., 14; O.L.C., 8, B.H.S., 28. BETTY WHITE, (Clan Douglas). BADMINTON Another badminton season has come and gone, and although none of us have become world champions, we have all enjoyed many good games. We were fortunate in having badminton, as well as tennis lessons this year, and also in having the use of the courts in Westminster Church one day a week. The singles tournament took place in the separate clans, and those in the finals in each clan played oflf for the championship, which was won by Katherine Cannon. The doubles were not confined to the clans, Rosemary McWilliams and Mar- garet Beck being the victors. Our games with outsiders included those with Ontario Ladies ' Col- lege in Whitby, Havergal, the Old Girls, and The Badminton and Racquet Club. We enjoyed these games very much, even though we were not always successful, and we hope that next year badminton will be an even more popular sport at Branksome. MARGARET BECK. (Clan MacAlpine). BADMINTON Rosemary McWilliains, Catherine Cannon, Margaret Beck. BASKETBALL Catherine Bryans, Helen Turner, Esme Pattison, Betty ll ' hite, Millicent Raymond, Jean Ross. r I The Branksome Slogan 49 1934-35 Sept. 12th — House Girls enter. Sept. 13th — School re-opens. Sept. 15th — Indoor Sports. Sept. 21th — Gathering of Clans. Sept. 28th — Swimming Meet. Oct. 5th — Thanksgiving Week-end. Oct. 9th— Installation of Prefects. Oct. 11th — Symphony Concert. Oct. 12th— Old Girls Swim and B. Ball Match. Oct. 13th— B. Ball, Hatfield vs. B.H. Oct. 16th— B. Ball, B.H. vs. H.L.C Oct. 20th— B. Ball, B.H. vs. Hatfield. Oct. 23rd— B. Ball, B.H. vs. B.S.S. Oct. 25th — Russian Ballet Sym- phony Concert. Oct. 26th — Masquerade. Oct. 27th— B. Ball, O.L.C. vs. B.B.H. Nov. 2nd — Ramabai. Nov. 6th— B. Ball, H.L.C. vs. B.H. Nov. 9th — Week-end. Nov. 13th— B. Ball, B.S.S. vs. B.H. Nov. 15th — Onegin. Nov. 16th— ' The Rivals, Form V. Nov. 22nd— B. Ball, B.H. vs. O.L.C. Nov. 23rd— Two too Many, Form IV. Nov. 24th— Winter Fair. Nov. 27th— B. Ball, Model vs. B.H. B. Ball, B.H. vs. B.S.S. Nov. 30th — Carol Practice. Dec. 7th — Carol Practice. Dec. 12th— ' L ' Argentina. Dec. 16th — Carol Service. Dec. 18th — Christmas Dinner. Dec. 19th— School Closed. Jan. 9th — School re-opened. Jan. 11th — Lecture, Miss Saunders. Jan. 16th— B. Ball, Model vs. B.H. Jan. 17th — Roland Hayes. Jan. 18th— Skating Party. Jan. 22nd— B. Ball, B.H. vs. Model. Jan. 24th— L ' Aiglon. Jan. 25th — Afternoon Skating Party. Jan. 31st — Le Voyage de M. Perrichon. Feb. 1st — Huntsville. Feb. 5th — Guerrero. Feb. 8th— Play, Form III. Feb. 12th — Chaliapin. Feb. 15th— Mr. Dickie. Feb. 17th— Miss HoUinrake. Feb. 22nd — Dance. Feb. 26th — Schnabel. Feb. 28th — Piatigorsky, Stueckgold. March 1st — Alumnae Dance. ' ' David Copperfield. March 5th — Dr. Jackson. March 7th — Skating Carnival. March 8th— Honeymoon Flats, Trunk from India, Form II. March 9th — W eek-end. March 13th— Mary of Scotland. March 15th — Green Stockings, Form V. Special. March 19th— Badminton, H.L.C. vs. B.H. B.H. vs. H.L.C. March 28th— H.M.S. Pinafore. March 29th— Madame de Kresz. April 5th — Dinner Party. April 10th— Plays I A and I B. April 11th — School closed. April 24th — School re-opened. May 1st — Dalcroze. May 3rd — Miss McLuhlan. May 4th — Week-end. May 17th— Wisdom Teeth, Alexander ' s Horse, Form IV Special. May 24th — Week-end. May 31st — Picnic. June 7th — Strawberry Festival. June 10th — Matriculation Dinner. June 12th — Closing. ' St. Andrew ' s College Review Aurora, Ontario. A complete and interesting account of school activities, amusing headings, but we miss poetry. zine : poetry very clever, illustra- tions for gym display amusing. Bishop Strachan School Magazine Toronto. Good material. Surely not all your witticisms around the school are unprintable. ' ' The White and Gold Siskiyon Union High School District, California. Your stories and poems display great literary talent. You have many novel ideas. The Pageant, Magee High School, Vancouver, B.C. Yours is a most interesting maga- zine. You have a novel way of dividing sections. ' ' The Samara, Elmwood School, Ottawa. Very attractive magazine ; lovely photographs. Your weak spot is your lack of drawings. ' The Pibroch, Strathallan School, Hamilton. Thoroughly enjoyed your maga- Edgehill Review, Windsor, N.S. Congratulations on your splendid magazine. Some of your articles and poems show unusual and original ability. 50 The Branksome Slogan 51 Hatfield Hall Magazine, Cobourg, Out. The accounts of your school activities are attractively set forth. But not a joke could we find, al- though we searched. ' ' Trafalgar Echoes ' Montreal A commendable magazine, excel- lent French extracts. But could we suggest a few jokes ? The Tallow Dip ' Netherwood School, Rothesay, N.B. Consider the Book Reviews original and beneficial. Your editorial is unique, Junior section exceptionally good. Westward Ho! The Western Technical Commercial School, Toronto. Literary prowess outstanding. A few cartoons might brighten your pages. ' Burnaby South High School Annual, New Westminster, B.C. Your class notes and sport shots are attractively and amusingly written. But you must have had a lack of budding authors and authoresses this year! The Northland Echo, North Bay, Ontario. Original and lots of variety; your language sections are exceptionally commendable. The Northern Star, St. Joseph ' s Academy, North Bay, Ontario. Excellent poetry and interesting joke section, but could there not be a few more drawings other than headings ? ' ' The Slogan takes great pleasure ip acknowledging the following: The Ludemus ' Haver gal College, Toronto. The Beaver Log ' Miss Edgar s School, Montreal. The Voyageur, Pickering College, Newmarket, Ontario. Lower Canada College Magazine, Montreal. Scarboro Bluff, Scarboro, Ontario. The Ovenden Chronicle ' Ovenden School, Barrie, Ontario. THE CAROL SERVICE The annual Branksome Carol Ser- vice was held this year in West- minster United Church on Sunday evening, December 16th. Led by little Barbara Hargraft who carried a beautiful silver star, the Prefects and the Seniors, fol- lowed by the school, filed into the church singing the old traditional English air, A Virgin Most Pure. Under the leadership of Miss Ab- bott and Miss Shaw, the school rendered many beautiful old carols, some of which were adapted from the French and German. Nora Conklin, one of our old girls, very kindly assisted us with some lovely solo work. At the close of the service, a tableau was presented, portraying the Nativity, with the . Angels, the shepherds. Magi, Mary and Joseph grouped around the cradle. The recessional Oh Come, All Ye Faithful, brought to a close the beautiful service, a service which harmonized completely with the Christmas Spirit. MARY HARRISON P (Clan Ross). THE SCHOOL DANCE The annual School dance was held on Friday evening, February 22ud. Miss Read and our Head Girl, Philippa Chapman, received the guests who numbered about three hundred. We thought that the decorations this year were particularly attrac- tive for one of our girls, Betty White, had painted a large School crest which was draped with flags and hung at the back of the Gym- nasium. Balloons of many colours, strung across the ceiling from the four corners of the room, were gay and effective. At midnight they were lowered amid much laughter and friendly rivalry between couples who tried to secure them as momentoes. A delicious supper was served between the eighth and ninth dances and everyone was sorry when Fred Eavis and his orchestra concluded an excellent programme by playing God Save the King. JANET GARFIELD (Clan Douglas). 52 The Branksome Slogan 53 Opheleo The word Opheleo in the Greek language means I serve, and this year we have all tried to live up to this motto. Our first responsibility fell upon us early in the Fall term when we collected money to send to the Ramabai Mission in India. Every girl in the school contributed to the fund and by economizing on meals the residence girls saved $50 which was added to the contributions. On Friday of Ramabai Week, we had an entertainment in which the Forms competed against each other, a small sum being charged for admission. Finally, we were able to send $200 to the Mission and $25 to Avantika, our little Indian orphan. An altogether new activity this year was the making of layettes. Many girls made nighties, sweaters and bonnets, some to be given to needy Toronto families and the rest to be sent to India. Last year for the first time we sent magazines and books to the men in the Northern Labour camps and we decided to do it again this year. At Christmas we were able to play Santa Claus to ten poor families. The girls brought food, clothing, and toys to school, and we packed these and took the boxes ourselves to the various families. Candy for the children was provided from the proceeds of a hot dog sale. Several missionaries have visited us this year and have told us of China, Labrador and India. Doctor Jackson, who spoke about India, came from the hospital in Ludhiana to which we send money every year. This money is collected during the Lenten Season, and at the same time we raise enough to support Radha, a native teacher, for a year. We had only one tag day this year and the proceeds went to the fund for the blind. Many girls did their part in helping these unfortunate people. During the summer term last year we held a strawberry festival and the money taken in was used to send children to fresh air camps. We expect to do it again this year, and are counting on the loyal co-opera- tion of all the girls so that our year ' s activities will end as well as they began. Our total receipts amounted to $449.83. PAULINE LEA, (Clan MacLean). 54 The Branksome Slogan BETA KAPPA Early in September the following were appointed officers of the Beta Kappa Society President — Margaret Boughton. Vice-President — Margaret Sorenson Secretary - Treasurer — Margaret Beck. Committee — Olga Burden, Mildred Winslow, Marion Leng, Helen Turner, Elizabeth Trees. The Beta Kappa sponsers the majority of the school entertain- ments, and on September 15th, started this year ' s work by arrang- ing an indoor sports night which was greatly enjoyed by everyone. On September 22nd several of the old Branksome girls donned their school uniforms and engaged in, and won, a friendly basketball match. Our masquerade, held on October 25th, was, as usual, one of the out- standing events in the school year, owing to the fact that Miss Read and the members of the Staff pre- sented a skit representing Prize Giving Day at Branksome. The series of Form plays was begun by Form V, when they pre- sented ' The Rivals. It was fol- lowed by Two too Many, given by Form IV. The second term saw the production of Crime at School, by III A, and The Man in the Bowler Hat, by TUB. On March 8th Honeymoon Flats was put on by II A and The Trunk from India by II B. On March 15th Form V Special produced Green Stockings. Then came the plays given by I A and IB, The Unexpected Guest, and Sauce for the Goslings, re- spectively. The presentation of Wisdom Teeth, and Alexander ' s Horse, by Form IV Special, ended a most successful year ' s work. MARGARET BOUGHTON, (Clan MacGregor), PRONUNCIATION EDUCATION The title of this wild creation, Is Pronunciation Education. ' Twas just eleven one balmy day, Toronto ' s youth went out to play. One saw queer gestures without end, As each would recognize a friend. They all were at the height of glee, And walked and talked from worry free. Just then, like some appalling knell There rang the wretched half -past bell, And all returned. Those students bless And much appreciate recess. We think it is the best of all Advertisement for Branksome Hall. KATHARINE CANNON, (Clan Ross). The King and his aunt were having breakfast In the library: The King asked his aunt : ' Where ' s the syrup for my bread? ' His aunt said, ' There, there! ' Take your pill and water I ' ll get you some tomatoes For tomato ' s really tasty When it ' s very thickly spread! ' Yes, yes, ' sighed the king As he toddled past her ladyship. But I don ' t like tomatoes Because I hate the colour red Oh, nobody my dear one Could call me a fussy man But— I do like a little bit of syrup for my bread ! NANCY STIRRETT, (Clan Ross). The Branksome Slogan 55 Philip pa Chapman. A peace above all earthly dig- nities, A skill and quiet conscience. Comes from Toronto. Position held: Head girl. Aim in life: To travel. Pet hate : Squeaking chalk. Next year : Plans to attend Varsity. Jean Ross. The spirit of time shall teach me speed. Comes from Toronto. Positions held: President of Fifth Form, Secretary of Opheleo Society. Aim in life : To shrink. Pet hate: People who come up and say, My, how you ' ve grown! Next year: Plans to attend Varsit; . Esme Pattison. Thou speakest wiser than thou art ' ware of. Comes from Toronto. Position held: Chieftain of Mac- Leod Clan. Aim in life : To avoid becoming an old maid. Pet hate : Fanning golf balls. Next year: Plans to recuperate from the effect of her school days. Virginia Piers. What takes our heart must merit our esteem. Comes from Halifax. Positions held: Treasurer of Opheleo Society, Chieftain of Camp- bell Clan. Aim in life : To do something useful. Pet hate: Frying sausages. Next year: Plans to continue studying music. Margaret Beck. She who seeks the mind ' s improvement Aids the world in aiding mind. Comes from Toronto. Positions held: Secretary of Beta Kappa Society, Chieftain of Mac- Alpine Clan. Aim in life : To have long eye- lashes. Pet hate : Rice pudding. Next year: Plans to attend Varsity. Betty Williamson. A soul as full of worth, as void of pride. Comes from Toronto. Position held: Chieftain of Ross Clan. Aim in life : To replace Miss Faulkner. Pet hate : Sleeping in (believe it or not). Next year: Plans to attend the University. Pauline Lea. Her voice was ever sweet, Gentle and low, an excel- lent thing in woman. Comes from Prince Edward Island. Position held: President of Opheleo Society. Aim in life : To stand on her head. Pet hate : French. Next year: Plans to attend Varsity. 56 The Branksome Slogan Janet Garfield. For sure, she ' s proud, and yet her pride becomes her. Comes from Cleveland, Ohio. Aim in life; To eat fifteen cobs of corn at one sitting. Pet hate : Burglars (we wonder why ?) Next year Plans to attend Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, N.Y. Margaret Boughton. Charms strike the sight, and merit wins the soul. Comes from Ottawa. Positions held : President of Beta Kappa Society, President of Form V Special; Chieftain of MacGregor Clan. Aim in life : To play the piano over the radio. Pet hate: Dentists. Next year: Plans to take Dental Nursing Course at Varsity. Elizabeth Ann Tanner. For she is fair, and fairer than that word. Of wondrous virtue. Comes from Cleveland, Ohio. Position held : President of Form IV. Aim in life : To do something worth while. Pet hate. Nail files. Next year: Undecided. Helen Turner. Nothing is impossible to the willing heart. Comes from Toronto. Position hel d : Chieftain of Mac- Lean Clan. Aim in life: To be a nurse.. Pet hate : Whiskers. Next year: Plans to attend Margaret Eaton School. Marion Pirie. There is a garden in her face Where roses and white lilies grow. Comes from Costa Rica. Position held: Chieftain of Douglas Clan. Aim in life : To drink bigger and better cups of coffee. Pet hate : Rising bells and other things that disturb her morning rest. Next year: Hopes to go south to her coffee plantation in Costa Rica. Charlotte Deacon. Her mirth the world requires, She bathes it in smiles of glee. Comes from Toronto. Aim in life : To stay up in that aeroplane in England. Pet hate : Being on a diet. Next year: Plans to attend Varsity. Mary Gooderham. Still runs the water where the brook is deep. Comes from Toronto. Position held: Vice-President of Opheleo Society. Aim in life : To be a doctor. Pet hate : To be cold. Next year: Plans to attend Varsity. HEAD GIRL Philippa Chapman. PREFECTS Back — 1, Pauline Lea, Jean Ross, Janet Garfield; 2, Helen Turner, Charlotte Deacon, Esme Pattison, Margaret Beck, Mary Gooderham, Betty Williamson; 3, Margaret Boughton, Marion Pirie, Philippa Chapman, Virginia Piers, Elisabeth Ann Tanner. Officers Hon. President — Miss Read. President — Margery Watson. First Vice-President — Christine Auld. Second Vice-President — Eleanor Ross Stewart. Secretary — Norah Deacon Mc- Connell. Treasurer — Katharine Boyd. Treasurer of Scholarship Fund — Jean Morton. Slogan Representative — Ainslie Mc- Michael. Committee — Phyllis Calvert, Grace Ponton Hargraft, Edythe Hewitt, Shirley McEvoy, Margaret Esta- brooks Osborne, Betty Assheton Smith, Marguerite King Wheeler. The opening meeting of the B.H.A.A. Executive, for the year 1934-1935, was held at the school Tuesday evening, October 9th, when plans for the year were discussed. A suggestion had been made at the annual meeting last June that work for the poor be undertaken and it was decided that the Alumnae make layettes. With Miss Read ' s kind permission the meetings were held at the school Tuesday afternoons. The following girls offered to take turns in directing the work : — Grace Ponton Hargraft, Mima Jenkins Hawkins, Edythe Hewitt, Lillie Shannon Plant, Margaret Esta- brooks Osborne and Daisy Robert- son Gall. Some of the completed layettes were sent to the Victorian Order of Nurses and a few to deserving individaul cases. At Scott House, on Saturday, December 5th, Miss Read gave a delightful luncheon for the Brank- some Alumnae Executive and repre- sentatives from the Alumnae Asso- ciations of Bishop Strachan School, Glen Mawr, Havergal, Moulton and St. Margaret ' s. It was very pleasant to meet those from the other schools and to hear of their activities. The Alumnae dance was held at 61 62 The Branksome Slogan the school Friday evening, March 1st. Miss Read and Margery Wat- son received the guests in the gymnasium w here the dancing took place. A buftet supper was served in the dining-room. The bridge party on Tuesday afternoon, March 5th, was a great success. About two hundred were present. The Alumnae activities for this year have been very pleasing and thoroughly enjoyed by those who participated. We expect to see a large gathering at Miss Read ' s annual dinner and hope that next year even more will be at the sew- ing meetings. NORAH DEACON McCONNELL. Treasurers ' Reports. Bal. in bank, June, 1934 $6.10 Interest 09 Fees 49.00 Proceeds-bridge and dance 400.00 $455.19 Expenses, stamps, notices, etc., dance orchestra $131.95 Scholarship Fund 300.00 $431.95 Balance $23.14 KATHARINE BOYD, Treasurer. During the year $300.00 was re- ceived from the Alumnae dance and bridge and $40.00 from Life Mem- berships, making a total of $340.00. Our Scholarship Fund now stands at $7,940.00. The Alumnae Memorial bonds total $2,900.00 and the Alumnae Prize bonds $900.00. This makes a grand total of $11,740.00. JEAN MORTON, Treasurer, Bldg. Fund. Branksome ' s Visit to the Girls ' Schools of Great Britain A little over a year ago we decided that it would be a good idea for a group of our girls from Branksome to visit the girls ' schools of England and Scotland to play games with them, not with the idea of winning games, but in order to learn to know one another better. I wrote Miss Muriel Davies, the Secretary of the Association of Head Mistresses of Great Britain, and herself the Head Mistress of the County Secondary School, Streatham, and she replied not only that she thought it an excellent idea, but that she herself would arrange our tour for us, which she very kindly did, choosing for us eleven most interesting and varied schools. Miss Smellie, the Head of our Physical Training Department, came with me and with seventeen girls we left Toronto the night of July 5th. The trip lasted just over six weeks and from beginning to end was a most delightful experience. At Montreal, one of our old girls, who is in newspaper work, Viola Cameron, met us with a reporter and photographer and we found that everyone seemed interested in our plans. The Branksome Slogan 63 Even on the boat — The Duchess of Atholl — the Captain sent for us, and we spent the whole morning with him on the bridge while we sailed through the Straits of Belle Isle, and again when we sailed up the Clyde to Greenock where we landed. We were fortunate in being in Scotland the same time as the King and Queen whom we saw several times the evening they passed our hotel with the car brightly lighted and the Queen adorned with many sparkling jewels being particularly exciting. St. Leonard ' s in St. Andrews was our first school — a school of fine traditions, of spacious grounds, of beautiful well equipped grey stone buildings, and with a most entrancing library, an old residence of Mary Queen of Scots. Perhaps our greatest surprise was in finding the girls so like our own. At any rate we had a particularly happy day there and returned to Edinburgh hoping we would find all the schools as friendly and delightful as St. Leonard ' s. The Edinburgh Ladies ' College planned a wonderful programme for us which included attendance at their morning prayer service, tennis, a tour of the city, and in the midst of it all the thrilling experience of being entertained at luncheon by the Lord Provost, the Lady Provost and a large group of the Councillors and Baillies at the City Chambers. One day we drove out to the old Branksome, the home of the first Sir Walter Scott, where we saw above the old door the motto we took for our own Keep well the road, and among other things the old hall where Nine and twenty knights of fame hung their shields in Branksome Hall. We also had one day for the Trossachs, but our time in Scotland was all too short and we all felt exceedingly sad to leave. I wish I had space to tell you more of the nine other schools we visited — of Beneden in the south on Lord Rothermere ' s beautiful estate with its lovely grounds where they entertained us for two days, going from there to Ashford School, Kent, a most energetic and up-to-date school — of the Prize-Giving at the Mary Datchelor School presided over by the Lord Mayor of London himself, and before which we were enter- tained at luncheon by the Clothworkers ' Guild, the Master Charles H. Hunter, Esq, being present and their shining gold plate being on view for us. Then, there was St. Paul ' s Girls ' School with its more than 500 pupils, over 100 of these being the daughters of members of Parliament, and where we found the finest Science Building I have ever seen in any school. Then the Streatham Hill High School where we played tennis before going on for dinner at the Francis Holland School in Eaton Terrace, everywhere receiving charming hospitality. 64 The Branksome Slogan At the North London Collegiate we were taken to their new property where they arranged a treasure hunt as a way for the girls to become acquainted very, quickly and also to learn to find their way about. Christ ' s flospital, that very ancient foundation, had naturally many interesting features, and the blending of the very new with the very old was carried out in a remarkably efficient way. And finally we spent two days at the largest girls ' school in England — Cheltenham with its 850 girls. Here the girls played, swam, danced and picnicked together, every moment being arranged for us — the picnic in the Cotswolds taking place the last day. I do not think it is possible to speak too highly of the wonderful courtesy, hospitality and friendliness shown to us every place both from the Head Mistresses, the dififerent staffs and the girls. It was a unique experience for all of us, and personally, I know it helped me tremendously, and I am sure every member of the group would say the same. I only hope some day one of the British schools will send a group of their girls to Canada. Of course, we did other things besides visiting schools. We flew to Paris, and so many of us that the Imperial Airways had to put on a special plane for us. A guide showed us the sights of Paris, the Louvre and Versailles. We attended the Opera and dined at Rouziers, considered the f inest res- taurant in Paris. In London, groups of two and three set forth every morning and crowded each day with visits to the Tower, Hampton Court, the Zoo, the shopping district and many other points of interest, and at night we saw a number of delightful plays, so that a tired but very happy party sailed on the Montcalm, August 10th. It is naturally impossible to have this tour a yearly event, but we hope to go again before very long. Miss Davies ' last words to me were : Come again and w e ' U make an even more interesting programme for you next time. EDITH M. READ. MacAlpine Douglas When we were very young The Clan Chieftains i I i 11 Miss Read went to Ottawa in April for an Alumnae luncheon which was held at the Chelsea Club and was a very enjoyable affair. Those present were Bessie Turner Gliddon, Gertrude Crannell McKinley, who was responsible for getting the group together, Winnifred Porter Benson, Phyllis Shepard, Elizabeth Masson Crysler, Marion Ainslie, Laurette Ben- [ jamin Neal, Elsa Carruthers, Helen Grisdale Graham, Shirley Graves, Vera j Birkett Gill, Jean Gamble Heney, Shirley Stewart Hamilton, Ruth Lums- den McLennan, Florence Graham Moodie, Phyllis Stewart, Wynifred Burgess, Isabel Stephenson Wynkie, Marjorie Stovel Macdonald, Sarah MacGregor Findlay, Constance Cram and Frances McDiarmid were also there from Carleton Place. The following day, April 12, a luncheon was held in Montreal. Viola Cameron notified the girls, and the following were present : — Evelyn Mackay Gerow, Isobel Liersch Shaw, Joyce Glasgow, Eleanor Mackay Coffey, Marjorie Apedaile, Gretchen Kastner Doull, Anna Mahood Don- nelly, Grace Greer Grindley, Eleanor Sykes McCulloch, Kathleen Gilles Harris, Muriel Munn, who had left her Newfoundland home to spend the winter in Montreal, Rosalind Morley MacEwen, Vera Reed Hawkins, Jane Barclay Gobat, Gladys Lee Reade, Esther Eddis Lane, Florence Drury Boucher, Alice Reid Carley, Billie Leishman Johnston, Bessie Boehm, Blanche Burton Wessels, Helen Shaw, Mary Douglas Dimock, and Kath- leen Wilson Leslie, who was appointed Montreal representative of the Branksome Hall Alumnae Association. 65 66 The Branksome Slogan Not to be outdone Hamilton decided to have their luncheon in April, and Lois McKay Westland and Ruth Muir Jackson arranged that it should be held at the Wentworth Arms, Those who also attended were, Marjorie Weller Muntz, Lena Ellis Morwick, Mary Kirkland, Clara Watson Boothe, Donna Campbell Murray, Edith McKay Eastwood, Mary Parker Free- burne, Dorothy Henry Hamilton, Alice LePan, Evelyn Stewart, Betty Stambaugh, Helen Cope Graber and Helen Marshall, who came from Dunnville. Miss Read, Christine Auld, Phyllis Calvert, Norah Deacon McConnell and Ainslie McMichael motored up from Toronto for the occasion. Lois McKay Westland as Hamilton representative called upon Lena Ellis Morwick to welcome Miss Read which she did in a very witty speech. Speaking of the old Branksome on Bloor Street and its gym in particular, Lena said: There never was a room used for such a variety of purposes. The walls were covered with pegs for the day girls ' wraps, in other words the general cloak-room. In one corner was a rickety table holding test tubes, etc., where we delved into the mysteries of chemistry and physics, in other words the ' Lab. Dancing and physical culture classes were held here twice a week, hence it was our gym. In the afternoon it was given over to the art class. If it rained it was the recreation room, if you had a spare, and were a day pupil you studied here, and if you were naughty you were sent here to be alone with your thoughts and repent. Of course, it was the room used for morning prayers and when the whole school assembled for some special purpose. All three luncheons were certainly most enjoyable. The girls were delighted to see and talk to Miss Read and were interested to hear details of the present girls trip to Great Britain last summer when they visited the original Branksome Hall and of the other activities and acquisitions to the school. Marriage for a number of old girls has meant leaving Canada to live in various parts of the world. Clara Farrell Jackson is living in Liver- pool and Katherine Scott West in Shrewsbury, England. Beatrice Vinton Graham has gone to New Zealand and Catherine McBurney Baker-Carr is living in Hong Kong. Eleanor Wilkins Badley is making her home in Georgetown, British Guiana, and Dorothy Bryce Johnston is domiciled in Santiago, Chile. Chika Ubukata Nicolau, who has been living in Bucharest, is now in Athens, Greece. Margaret Dunoon Bick, Betty Sparks Harrison, Barbara George Pear- son and Lucille Robinson Pratt are now living in Toronto, and Charlotte Bishop Millen has gone to Montreal where Jane Barclay Gobat is also living. Eileen Page Mackenzie and Betty Corrigan Lee live in Hamilton and Helena Meikle Joyner is in Pembroke, where her husband who is a doctor is practicing. Ida Wilkinson Beaumont is making her home in Prescott and Elizabeth Willson Little has joined the Ottawa alumnae. The Dranksome Slogan 67 Wynifred Gray Goodeve sends us a daughter who is in residence and the daughters of Daisy Robertson Gall, Grace Ponton Hargraft and Florence Gall Foulds are in the day school Reda Fullerton Barker and Cynthia Copping have become life members of the Association. Joan Knowlton won the David Dunlap Memorial Scholarship in Psy- chology, third year, last June and Dorothy Stock the Hamilton Fisk Biggar Scholarship in Sociology. Lorna McFadgen has been in Toronto this winter having been granted the St. Margaret s College Alumnae Scholar- ship in Social Service. Among those in their first year at Toronto Uni- versity are Jean Boyd, Grace Wheelwright, Mary Moore, Marion Gates, Kathleen Hair, Betty Davison and Margaret McKay at University College. Joyce Sweatman and Eileen Pepall are at Trinity. Macia Campbell is in her first year and Elspie Hainan is completing her fifth year. Medicine. Katherine Plaunt is registered in first year, School of Nursing. Margery Morton and Maude Edmison are at Queen ' s University and Helen McLennan is in England doing post graduate work at the University of London. Ruth Carlyle is the second woman to enter the Agricultural course, University of Alberta, and Dorothy Jackson is attend- ing a University in the United States. Mona LeGallais graduated from the Wellesley Hospital, May 30th, 1934, winning the Sir Edmund Osier Scholarship for General Proficiency. Evelyn McAlpine also graduated and Edith Innes graduates in June from this hospital. Mary Hendry has begun her training in the Toronto General and Marjorie Apedaile entered the Children ' s Hospital, Montreal, in April. Although you will read of the Dora Olive Thompson Memorial in the Editorial, we feel that the Alumnae news must contain word of it too. We believe no more suitable memorial could have been chosen for one who was so keenly interested in books as she was. Those of us who knew Dora, however slightly, will realize that the phrases under her name on the brass plate in the library are very fitting, A loyal alumnae. A true friend. A brave spirit, and yet are inadequate to express her exceptional personality. The S.P.S. results published May 14th, 1935, show that Phyllis Cook passed with honours in fifth year Architecture and was awarded the Archi- tectural Guild Bronze Medal and shares with one other the Darling and Pearson Prize. Congratulations, Phyllis ! Phyllis Shepard is dietitian at Murphy ' s store, Ottawa, and Norah Cherry has the same position at the Civic Hospital. Marion Henderson has been appointed Instructress in Physical Training at Oakwood Colle- giate, she enters upon her new duties next September. At Sheila Lee McGillivray ' s wedding last June, her bridesmaids were Flora Featherstonhaugh Deeks, Barbara Lee, Christine Auld, Kitty Morden and Florence Kemp. Kathleen Gallagher Leak performed the 68 The Branksome Slogan same office for Catherine Hyde Phin and Betty Kennedy was Ruth Watson Neale ' s bridesmaid. Margaret Farmer took the part of Mrs. Barwick and Janet Rally that of Miss Barrymore in Berkeley Square which Trinity College Dramatic Society produced last February. Among the debutantes last season were Arnold Gooderham, Betty Asheton Smith, Margaret Wheaton, Eleanor Hughes, Mary Gibson and Esther McWaters. Irla Mueller was in Calgary last October and gave a Branksome dinner party. Those present were Charlotte Ward, Hazel Wilkinson, Flora McLeod, Helen Anderson, Kathryn Carlyle and Jean McEachren. Marjorie Hazelwood, who has been spending the winter abroad, represented Branksome at the ceremonies in connection with the installa- tion of the new president of the University of Manitoba, held in Winni- peg last October. Constance McNeill attended the international conven- tion of the Delta Delta Delta fraternity held at Virginia Beach last June. Isabel Hearst Archbold represented Parkersburg, Virginia and Frances Whitman Halifax, Nova Scotia, at the Junior League conference held in Toronto the same month. Dora Adams Hare is one of the out-of-town vice-presidents of the Medical Alumnae Association executive for the year 1935, and Jeanette Johnson is president of the Youth Unit of the League of Nations Society. After the terrible earthquake in Formosa this Spring we were glad to have news that Jean Ross Mackay and her family were safe. Mary Clare Mann, who was married last December, has been spending the winter in England and among those who spent last summer abroad are Eleanor and Norah Lyle, Mayden Stratford, Katherine Strickland, Ethel Walker Vanstone, Geraldine Barber, Margaret Robb and Shirley McEvoy. Jean Pirie went to England last October and returned to Canada in April and Mabel Richardson Bertram was abroad during the winter months. Dorothy and Rosamund Findlay recently returned from the Mediterranean cruise and among those who wintered in the south were Jean Morton, Frances Whitman, Esther McWaters, and Florence Downing who visited Marjorie Torrie in Jamaica. Amy McLean left in March on a trip to Greece and Palestine, and Marion Breay sailed for Great Britain in May. Caroline Bull spent Christmas in London. Isabel Ross spent most of the winter in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Anna Mackay is school chaperone this winter. Bessie Boehm has a position in Eaton ' s, Montreal, and Mary Kirkland is in the Hamilton shop, while among those in the Toronto store are Isabel Adams and Jessie Davis McKay. Ruth Running and Molly Forin are with the Robert Simp- son Co., and Elizabeth Rally is with Holt Renfrew ' s. Billie Jones is in charge of the Misses ' Dress Shop, Hudson Bay store, Winnipeg. Lois Coryell has a position with the Imperial Life Assurance Co., and Kathryn Tait with the Manufacturer ' s Life. The Branksome Slogan 69 In a Paris publication La Revue Moderne for April, 1934, the follow- ing notice appeared: — Le peintre Canadian Saint Claire Macdonald est deja au Canada comme aux Ttats-Unis fort appreciee pour ses portraits. A la suite d ' exposition a Toronto, a TExposition Nationale Canadienne et a la World ' s Fair de Chicago elle a peu a peu impose son talent, sobre et discret et d ' inspiration plutot classique. Ancienne etudiante a la Slade School, Saint Claire Macdonald a naturellement subi I ' influence de la grande ecole anglaise, ecole qui s ' enorguerillit d ' avoir forme la majeure partie des peintres d ' esprit conformiste anglais. Saint Claire Macdonald semble n ' avoir pas voulu suivre les elans de I ' avant-garde : demeuree tres objec- tive et uniquement sensible a la verite apparente et tangible, elle s ' enforce de la suivre et de ne pas la trahir. Son envoi a Philadelphia (Water Colour and Miniature Exhibition) Portrait d ' une jeune fille est, dans sa finesse et sa preciosite parfaitement representif de ce talent honnete et sur auquel on voudrait seulement un peu plus d ' enthousiasme, meme au prix de moins de correction, Two of her portraits are reproduced in La Revue. The Winnipeg Alumnae held a meeting at the home of Jacqueline Dumaresq Smith last June. Eleanor Stovel Meyer was elected president and Mary Walker secretary of this branch of the Branksome Hall Alumnae Association. Billie Pryce Jones is the latest addition to the members of the Alumnae who are giving prizes and Mary Hanna Hall is again giving two. The following have established prizes : — Christine Auld, Muriel Moore Bragg, Lenore Gooderham Cherry, Phyllis Hollinrake, Florence Kemp, Mary McLean, Isabel and Susan Ross, Eleanor Ross Stewart and Elizabeth Scott Warren. The following donate prizes yearly: — Mary Barker, Clare Brown, Mary Hendrie Cumming, Margaret Eaton, Nora Eaton, Margaret Henderson, Jean McMichael and Helen Richardson. Susan Smith established a scholarship. Helen Sackville, who spent the winter in Montreal, came to Toronto in May for a visit of indefinite length. Old girls visiting the school included Mary Morley, Louise and Trudean Spencer, Helen and Katherine Plaunt, Grace Cochrane Davey, Florence Downing, Sarah MacGregor Findlay, Vivienne Lewis, Ruth Langlois Smith, Margaret Turnbull, Helen McDonald, Jane Barclay Gobat, [da Burchell, Billie Eaton, Frances Bell and Charlotte Abbott. 70 The Branksome Slogan Births Mary Rowell Jackson, son, May 17. Marjorie Weller Muntz, a son. May 18th. Helen Rutherford Bunting, a daughter. May 25th. Margaret Fraser Pearsall, a daughter, May 28th. Wynifred Gentles Felton, a daughter, June 2nd. Constance Davies Wilson, a daughter, June 5th. Margaret Beaton Marshall, a daughter, June 8th. StClaire Macdonald Mackendrick, a son, June 26th. Nancy Stocking Hoen, a son, June 29th. Florence Coatsworth Price, a son, July 3rd. Gretchen Kastner Doull, a son, July 6th. Louise Maclennan Whitehead, a son, July 20th. Hazel Porter Clark, a daughter, July 20th. Helen Parsons FlahifF, a daughter, July 23rd. Isabel Wilson Ramsay, a daughter, Aug. 9th. Sheila Higgins McDonald, a son, Aug. 11th. Peggy Hearne Larr, a son, Aug. 12th. Eleanor Ross Stewart, a son, Aug. 19th. Eileen Carpenter Phippen, a son, Aug. 19th. Luella Scott Farmer, a daughter, Aug. 25th. Katherine Anderson Selby, a son, Sept. 2nd. Dorothy Willson McKay, a daughter, Sept. 24th. Mabel Clark Drew-Brook, a son, Oct. 3rd. Marion O ' Hara Crysdale, a son, Oct. 4th. Ruth Gordon Craig, a daughter, Oct. 13th. Sylvia Eby Campbell, a daughter, Oct. 17th. Ruth Porter Case, a son, Oct. 25th. Virginia Gundy Whitely, a son, October. Jane Aitken Gordon, a daughter, November. Jacqueline Dumaresq Smith, a son, Nov. 5th. Kathleen Tait Mcllwraith, a son, Nov. 19th. Helen Warwick Steen, a son, Dec. 11th. Jean Rankin Campbell, a son, Dec. 18th. Edith Renfrew Heron, a son, Jan. 14th. Andrena Cornell Campbell, a daughter, Jan. 21st. Beatrice Johnston Howard, a daughter, Jan. 24th. Evelyn Mackay Gerow, a daughter, February. Marion Brewster Ross, a son, Feb. 22nd. Jean Wilkinson Shaw, a daughter, Mar. 3rd. Eleanor Cutcliffe Brook, a son, Mar. 6th. Phyllis Wright Griffiths, a son, Mar. 11th. Hilda Huestis MacDuffee, a son. Mar. 12th. Margaret Robertson Campbell, a son. Mar. 15th. The Branksome Slogan Anna Mae Hees Smith, a son, Mar. 18th. Katherine Dean Gathers, a son. Mar. 24th. Elizabeth Ramsay Cumpston, a son, Mar. 27th. Marion Hopkinson Matthews, a son. Mar. 29th. Maida Macrae Pangman, a son. Mar. 31st. Eleanor Stovel Meyer, a daughter, April 4th. Mary Rodger Collier, a daughter, April 5. Sheila Lee McGillivray, a daughter, April 6th. Elizabeth Willson Little, a son, April 10th. Trembeth Luke Do ty, a daughter, April 19th. Betty King Smith Cassels, a daughter, April 21st. Marriages Sheila Lee to George A. McGillivray, June 2nd. Gwynneth Osborne to Donald C. Myers, June 2nd. Kathleen Corrigan to Alex. Gale Shaw, June 9th. Jean Mcintosh to James N. Swinden, June 15th. Catherine Hyde to James Phin, June 16th. Margaret Shaw to Richard E. Barrett, June 16th. Shirley West to Chas. D. Gossage, June. Clara Farrell to Reginald Jackson, June 19th. Esther Outerbridge to Allan Paul Joell, June 21st. Norah Deacon to Robt. Kendall McConnell, June 23rd. Elizabeth Willson to Lawrence P. Little, June 23rd. Marjorie Ridout to A. L. Collett-White, June 23rd. Mary Parsons to Wm. Pattison Telford, Jr., June 30th. Ruth Capp to John Standerwick, June 30th. Beatrice Vinton to Leonard J. Graham, August. Helena Meikle to John H. Joyner, Aug. 30th. Margaret Dunoon to Chas. Otter Bick, Sept. 4th. Helen Sheppard to L. Jeffrey Skene, Sept. 6th. Kathleen Burrows to John Sheridan Lightcap, Sept. 8th. Margaret Despard Fenton to Clarence F. Northey, Sept. 10th. Katherine Scott to John Miln West, Sept. 12th. Frances Clark to John G. Boeckh, Sept. 15th. Eileen Page to Maxwell Mackenzie, Sept. 18th. Nannette Walker to Gilbert Whitehead, Sept. 22nd. Kathleen Ryan to Igor A. Vanderlake, Sept. 29th. Betty Sparks to Hugh A. Harrison, Sept. 29th. Ida Wilkinson to Harpin Beaumont, Oct. 6th. Ann Bastedo to Reed G. Blaikie. October. Isabel Pirie to Chas. A. Lewis, Oct. 13th. Mary Hargrave to Wm. A. Marks, Oct. 20th. Ella Lumbers to Thos. Hume Gibson, Oct. 27th. Momiji Ubukat-a to Mochitoki Fujinami, Oct. 30th. 72 The Branksome Slogan Betty Rutherford to Alfred B. Ward, Nov. 3rd. Catherine McBurney to D ' Arcy Baker-Carr, Nov. 5th. Dorothy Thomas to Wm. Crossley Lamont, Nov. 21st. Mary Clafe to George F. Moss, Dec. 12th. Lucille Robinson to David L. Pratt, Dec. 12th. Eleanor Wilkins to William Badley, December. Kathleen Coots to Stanley Perry, Dec. 29th. Charlotte Bishop to Stephen B. Millen, Feb. 9th. Dorothy Bryce to Kenneth Johnston, Feb. 16th. Betty McCrae to Lucien L. Elam, Mar. 6th. Betty Corrigan to Joseph H. Lee, Mar. 9th. Muriel MacAgy to Wm. L. G. Snell, Mar. 15th. Jeanne Ault Alvey to Jas. A. Rutherford, March. Marion Clark to Arthur H. Pinchin, Mar. 23rd. Barbara George to C. Gordon Pearson, April 9th. Ruth Watson to John C. Neale, April 20th. Betty Horrocks to Edward Broome, April 20th. Mary Ridler to E. Carlton West, April 27th. Olive Craig to Harry D. Wallace, May 2nd. Deaths Lucille Jeremy Pickard, children of Ruth McRoberts Pickard, August. Dr. Alex. D. McKelvey, husband of Margaret Kent McKelvey, Jan. 6th. Rev. Dr. Samuel J. Clarkson, husband of Margaret McKinley Clarkson, Jan. 20th. Mr. Douglas Darroch, husband of Eleanor Ard Darroch, Mar. 15th. Staff BIRTHS To Mr. Mrs. Allan Roy (Miss Florence Forbes) a daughter, Oct. 24th. To Mr. Mrs. Edward Robinson (Miss Irene Ronaldson) a daughter, Mar. 2nd. WEDDINGS Miss Edith Jones to Mr. James Osborne McNally, July 2nd. The Branksome Slogan 73 3n iWemoriam Ruth McRoberts Pickard, August. Norah Campbell, Aug. 9th. Lorna Warren Clemes, Aug. 19th. Annetta Dalley McCullough, Sept. 5th. Dora Olive Thompson, Sept. 29th. Meredith White, Dec. 27th. Mause McColl, Feb. 5th. 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LATTA, Proprietor We 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 KIngsdale 0062 92 The Branksome Slogan DEER PARK GARAGE AND LIVERY, Ltd YONGE and ROSEHILL Midway 2461 1367 Yonge Street FIRST-CLASS LIVERY CADILLAC Eighths and Twelve ' s FOR HIRE Low Tariff Special attention to Weddings and Social Affairs Also operating Modern Service Station Down Town Sub-station BAY-ADELAIDE GARAGE 65 ADELAIDE W. COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND The Branksome Slogan 93 Busia««s Established 40 Years Ed. Wheatley Butcher and Purveyor Finest Quality of Meats Poultry and Vegetables in Season 288 QUEEN STREET EAST ELgin 6796 94 The Branksome Slogan The Perfection of Nourishment CANADA BREAD IN LOAVKS TO SUIT ALL APPKTITBS 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: 1841 DANFORTH AVE. 1518 YONGE ST. 2561 YONGE ST. Phone: GRover 6671 Phone: HYland 1113-1114 Phone: MOhawk 2800 GErrard 3853 651 ST. CLAIR AVE., LA. 3143 The Branksome Slogan 95 Our New Address: 864 YONGE STREET, TORONTO J. J. PLUMBTREE Florist CHOICEST FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Phones KIngsdale 2492-1736 Clean Windows Let the Sunshine in We have experts for Window and General Cleaning, Floor Waxing and other work Phone : Adelaide 0547 Toronto Window Cleaning Co., Limited 444 King Street West FOR QUALITY The meeting place for Branksome girls. 409 BLOOR ST. EAST - TORONTO Midway 0233 96 The Branksome Slogan OcKlItU ' Pr««cn| tMBB J n«i % M Quick Repair . PUM. UnMt Cnmiftd fCJ OfTICIAN 20% DMcwt U StMb U •n tlM Prmmhm , and Inttnicter . 21 Bloor St. W.. Toninto. Kl. 1293 SUMMER STORAGE FOR YOUR . . . ORIENTAL AND DOMESTIC RUGS BAKER CARPET CLEANING CO. 25 Li|i:lilbottnie Ave LL. 3194 The Slogan acknowledges with thanks the support of the Advertisers A Angstrom, Nadine ,77 Ardcn, Elizabeth 16 Armstrong, Miss « ,78 B Barker ' s Bread, Ltd 88 Boulger. W. T 82 Birks-Ellis-Ryrie 1 Bank of Nova Scotia 75 Barker, Wesley 82 Blachford, H. C „ 87 B. A. Oil Co 76 Blachford, P. S. 9 Baker Carpet Co 96 Bia-Cake Food Shop 78 C City Dairy 6 Consumers Gas Co. Carnahan ' s Ltd Chambers, Mrs 13 83 94 Canada Bread Co „ 94 Copp Clark Co „ 10 Coles, Geo 82 Croll. Sybil „„ 77 Duncan, Jeane Deacon, F. H Deer Park Garage Diet Kitchen Dickie Construction Co. 78 4 92 83 83 Eaton Co., T Front Cover Forman Co., H. R. The Branksome Slogan 97 G Gage, W. J. 78 Gray, R. A. L 87 H Hunt ' s, Ltd 81 Hcintzman Co 81 Hygienic Hairdressing .. 81 Holt Renfrew - — 14 Hudnut, Richard, Ltd — — Inskie Back Cover Henry, C. D 85 I Weal Bread 12 Interlake Tissue Mills .„ 91 P Parsons, A. T 89 Pitman, Sir Isaac Son, Ltd 81 Panoramic Photo Co - 91 Plumbtree, J. J 95 Percy, Optician «... 96} t Queen ' s Tea Room 95 It Robertson Bros., Ltd 84 Reed Canadian Engravers Ltd 80 Rawlinson, Lionel, Ltd m 11 Routlcy ' s, Ltd , „ 87 Johnston, Crosslej .......... K Kiki Shop 98 77 L Lumbers Co., Ltd., James 89 Loblaw Groceterias 79 Langley ' s, Ltd 98 Longmans-Green ; 2 M Mary Olivia Macivor Co., L. Mutual Life 77 88 3 N Neilson, Wm. Co National Stationers 74 8 Oxford Press 7 St. Andrew ' s College ..... 9 Simpson Co., Robert Outside Back Cover Swiss Laundry 86 Sandham Fur Co 9 Stone Cox, Printers 85 Swan Bros „ 88 Sun Life Assurance Co 5 Silk Store 12. T Toronto Opticians Ltd 81 Tamblyn, G., Ltd 84 Toronto Window Cleaners 95 U Upper Canada Tract Society 4 United Cleaners 91 W Walker House 4 Wilson, Harold Co., Ltd 8 Whitewood ' s Riding School 11 Wheatley, Ed 93 98 The Branksome Slogan QUALITY SAFETY SECURITY Are bywords with the i«reatest Cleaning Plant id Canada ' . . ; You can be  ire of the best possible materials plus the finest of craftsman- ship when dealing with Langley ' s. I ■ I T t K tjt A M I ■ 1 1 Dial Midway S432 COMPLIMENTS OF Johnston, Crossley McComb, Limited WINNIE WINKLE COTTON DRESSES and Havergal Sportswear Company TAILORED SKIRTS AND JACKETS 74 Wellington St. W., Toronto ' •FROM THE FABRIC COMES THEIR QUALITY- FROM PARIS THEIR STYLE ' ' Richard Hudnut Limited New Vork Paris Toronto Manufacturers of Perfumes of Delightful Fragrance Gay little frocks that whisk smartly about from dawn until dusk on tennis and golf champs, or laze luxuri- ously and comfortably with the book- worm. You ' ll love the vibrant shades and inspired color combinations, the new materials and clever details that make Simpson ' s Summer frocks stand out from the crowd. And if value is the first thing you look for — you ' ll like the prices, too. From $1.98 to $5.98. — Simpson ' s — Third Floor.