Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1936 volume:

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The authentic dramatic story of Canada ' s great North Woods, illustrated by the author. DOUBLEDAY, DORAN COMPANY (CANADA) Limited 215 Victoria Street Toronto, Ont. The Branksome Slogan 3 After School -What? AFTER she graduates from school every girl must face a future of some sort or other. Some will continue to live at home. Others will take a course at the University. A number v ill go into business. A fev will, perhaps, marry soon after leaving. But whatever the circumstances there is a future to be considered. No woman likes to be dependent on others. She likes to feel that she is her own mistress and that she can order her ways to suit herself. But the day must come to every woman, as to every man, when she must fall back on her own savings or admit her dependence on relatives or friends. Not a very happy condition. The business or the professional woman has an earning capacity equal in many cases to that of her male competitors. While her earning capacity is at its best she can, at small sacrifice, save for the proverbial rainy day when her earning powers are on the wane or have ceased entirely. Then it is that she will appreciate the results of her own thrift and fore- sight. If she has had the wisdom to buy a life insurance policy she will be able to enjoy her own savings and rejoice in her independence. A comparatively small annual payment made on a Pen- sion or Endowment Policy will guarantee a definite income at a definite time. Instead of uncertainty and want there will be certainty and physical and mental comfort. A Life Insur- ance Policy is one of the best investments that can be made. The Mutual Life offers many types, one of which is sure to fit your needs. The sooner you buy a policy, the less it will cost you. Let one of our representatives tell you how to invest your savings to the best advantage. THE MUTUAL LIFE Assurance Company OF CANADA HEAD OFFICE - WATERLOO, ONTARIO ESTABLISHED 1869 4 The Branksome Slogan The Book Room OF THE UPPER CANADA TRACT SOCIETY Mary Lean — Joan of Glengarland. This is a book which Girl Guides all over the Empire will welcome and enjoy. It was written in re- sponse to repeated pleas for such a tale from many Canadian Guides. Price $1.25 Dora Olive Thompson — Kathleen and Peter. When Kathleen and her younger brother Peter left their home to live in a strange village and the desolate house their eccentric Uncle had left them, they decided that life was horrid! However, later when the queer house yielded up its secret and Kathleen earned a most monetary reward, life seemed too good to be true. All girls will love Kathleen and even big boys will admire the dauntless Peter. Price 90c Dora Olive Thompson — Adele in Search of a Home. ...Price 90c Dora Olive Thompson — Dimples. Price „ _ 90c Dora Olive Thompson — Joy Meredith. Price _ 90c THE UPPER CANADA TRACT SOCIETY 406 YONGE STREET, TORONTO 2, ONT. THE BEST IN LITERATURE ESTABLISHED 1897 INVESTMENT SUGGESTIONS F.H. DEACON 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 comes 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 MILK is a beauty treatment Everyone admires the youthful, clear-skinned, vital loveliness of the person who drinks milk. It is the natural beauty treatment; the simplest and safest in the world. City Dairy supplies milk at its best — drink three glasses every day. KINGSDALE 6151 TORONTO 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 UNIVERSITY PRESS Amen House - University Avenue - Toronto 2 You Will Be Surprised how much more comfortable your present home will be with an Air Conditioner. In- stalled at a moderate cost. Models on display at H. R. FOREMAN CO. LIMITED 1109 BAY ST. (South of Bioor St.) MIDWAY 7307 8 The Branksome Slogan DROP IN AND SEE THE NEW 1936 LINES OF YOUR FAVORITE SUMMER SPORT GOLF—ARCHERY— TENNIS SOFTBALL— BADMINTON SWIMMING— CAMP EQUIPMENT Our Made to Order Department specialize in College Uniforms, Blazers and many other Specialty Lines MAY WE SEND A COPY OF OUR NEW SUMMER SPORTS CATALOGUE? The HAROLD A. WILSON Co., Limited 299 YONGE ST. TORONTO Outfitters of Every Known Pastime THE ELLAMS ' DUPLICATOR CAN DEFINITELY SAVE you MONEY! • • • For the sending out of circular letters — for the preparation of business forms — for any class of duplicating work, the ELLAMS ' DUPLICATOR can definitely save you money. The New Model D-1 is an Ideal Machine For the average school or office. A hand-feed Rotary Duplicator which gives you efficient, efTective reproductions — easily — and at exceedingly low cost. Price complete with all supplies only $85.00. Write for Samples of its Work NATIONAL STATIONERS LIMITED 115 York St. - Toronto The Branksome Slogan 9 nbreto ' g College Upper and Lower a modem Boarding School for boys of Schools Elementary and High School ages. Highest Separate Residences academic standards. Matriculation courses for Memorial Chapel entrance to the Universities and R.M.C. ; also a 857 feet altitude special general course for boys not entering University. Small classes and residential life 220 acres 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. Beginning in September, Weekly Boarders will be admitted to the Lower School at a special fee which includes transportation to and from the city. 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. Provincial Loose Leaf Note Book — supplied with all refills necessary for any scholastic work. NEW TEXTS FOR SCHOOL USE Six Poems — by Dr. O. J. Stevenson, M.A. Poems from Wordsworth, Milton, Browning, Keats. Comparisons of Prose and Poetry (First Series) k r t Thoms B A Comparisons of Prose and Poetry (Second Series) j • J- . • • Goldsmith, Vicar of Wakefield— Edited by Ethel M. Sealey, B.A. Brown — Creative English. THE COPP CLARK COMPANY LIMITED 517 Wellington Street West TORONTO The Branksome Slogan 11 Lionel Rawlinson Limited, Toronto TELEPHONE: Midway 5252 Whitewood ' s Riding School R. E. WHITEWOOD, Prop.— Late Sergt.-Major, 4th C.M.R. Rear of 921 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario PRIVATE ROAD FROM STABLE TO RAVINE SPECIAL ATTENTION TO COLLEGE STUDENTS Riding and Driving Taught by Competent Instructors Saddle Horse Training a Specialty 12 The Branksome Slogan Toronto s Favorite BRE AD 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. Enjoyed hy adults and children alike! • HOSTESS CAKES— the cakes with a repu- tation. Rich — even-textured — a taste-thrill. Made in a large variety. Telephone Ideal Bread Co., Limited, Lombard 11S2. WONDER KRACKED WHEAT BREAD CARNAHAN S LIMITED DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES We make a specialty of the dispensing of Physicians ' Prescriptions Free delivery to all parts of the city MAIN STORE: 741 YONGE ST. Tel. KIngsdale 1197 Branches : 2066 Yonge Street at Lola Road. Tel. HYland 1145 393 Church Street at Carlton. Tel. ELgin 1545 The Branksome Slogan 13 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 Davie s at Above Address Phone KIngsdale 2961 To express our sincere ap- preciation of the continued patronage of the Faculty Students and Graduates of : : : Branksome Hall : : : L .anqleu ' s LEANCRS I FURRIIERS TORONTO MIDWAY 5432 14 The Branksome Slogan SHE TURNED OFF HER OVEN from the 18th tee! Which is another way of saying that the modern Gas Range adds hours to your afternoons. One time-saver is a built-in clock which will turn the oven on automatically at any time you wish, then turn it off again after cooking the required number of minutes. Hurrying away from the bridge table, a tea, or from the matinee is no longer necessary; late afternoon invitations can be accepted with pleasure — if you have a Gas Range to cook your dinner, automatically. Time clock control is just one feature of the new Gas Ranges. Let us tell you about accurate oven heat control, about scientific oven insulation for cooler kitchens. Come in today. We have models for every home and prices for every purse. The Consumers ' Gas Company 55 Adelaide St. E. 2532 Yonge St. 732 Danfofth Ave. The Branksome Slogan 15 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN SLOGAN REPRESENTATIVES EDITORS BETTY MacKERROW HELEN SUTHERLAND SLOGAN STAFF RACHEL SHEPPARD NANCY STIRRETT MARGARET DAVISON BETTY PIDDINGTON PATRICIA GIBBONS ELEANOR WILLARD JOAN MITCHELL JEAN SUTHERLAND LOUISE McLaughlin BARBARA WHEELWRIGHT ALUMNAE REPRESENTATIVE AINSLIE McMICHAEL 16 The Branksome Slogan HAVE A COMPLEXION INSTEAD OF A COMPLEX ! • Are you, perhaps, like the woman who came to Elizabeth Arden ' s the other day ? She had a dread- ful inferiority complex. She thought her friends ' lovely complexions were some kind dispensation of Providence with which she could never compete. But a friend had persuaded her to try a treatment at Elizabeth Arden ' s. Naturally no one was surprised except the woman herself, at her appearance when the treatment was finished. She surveyed herself and gasped, To think of the years I ' ve wasted! I never dreamed I could look like that — so smooth, so young! She resolved then and there to : Have a Salon treatment once a week . . . Single treatments $3.50 and $5 A course of six $3.50 treatments $18 A course of seven $5 treatments $25 The new Elizabeth Arden Salon is on Simpson ' s sixth floor. For an appointinent, please phone AD. 8711, Local 295. 691 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK - PLAZA 3-5846 Appointments Head Girl— Betty Williamson HOUSE PREFECTS Louise Jamieson Betty Williamson HOUSE SUB-PREFECTS Catherine Bryans Millie Enge Betty Marshall Gretta Riddell Phyllis Sinclair Helen Spencer Kathleen Stambaugh Helen Sutherland Campbell — Audrey Piddington Douglas — Milly Enge MacAlpine — Peggy Essery MacGregor — Barbara Thomas DAY PREFECTS Audrey Piddington Katharine Robarts Elizabeth Trees DAY SUB-PREFECTS Katharine Cannon Jean Macdonald Nancy Stirrett CLAN CHIEFTAINS McLeod— Mary Wilder McLean — Janet Davidson Ross — Katharine Cannon Stewart — Jeanette McVicar OPHELEO President — Betty Williamson Vice-Pres. — Louise Jamieson Secretary — Jean Dickson Treasurer — Nancy Stirrett Committee — Katherine Cannon, Janet David- son, Gretta Riddell, Helen Sutherland, Mildred Winslovv. BETA KAPPA President — Elizabeth Trees Vice-Pres. — Katharine Robarts Secretary — Catherine Bryans Treasurer — Kathleen Stambaugh Committee — Eleanor Birkett, Betty Flavelle, Elberta Peterson, Audrey Piddington, Barbara Thomas. OFFICERS OF THE SENIOR SCHOOL Form V — President, Elizabeth Trees; Vice-President, Helen Stephens; Secretary-Treasurer, Margaret Mountain. Form V, Special — President, Betty Marshall; Vice-President, Kathleen Stambaugh; Secretary- Treasurer, Rachel Sheppard. Form IV — President, Marion Little; Vice-President, Anne Henderson; Secretary-Treasurer, Jean Lander. Form IV, Special — President, Jane Morgan; Vice-President, Betty Piddington; Secretary- Treasurer, Aileen Winslow. Form IIIA— President, Jean Stirling; Vice-President, Barbara Parker; Secretary-Treasurer, Patricia Gibbons. Form IIIB — President, Eleanor Willard; Vice-President, Francean Campbell; Secretary - Treasurer, Beatrice BuUen. Form HA — President, Jean Campbell; Vice-President, Dorothy Hoyle; Secretary-Treasurer, Susan Goulding. Form IIB— President, Nancy Walker; Vice-President, Jean Sutherland; Secretary-Treasurer, Mary Gall. Form lA — President, Patricia Gundy; Vice-President, Mary Young; Secretary-Treasurer, Popjiy Sweatman. Form IB — President, Dorothy Jane Goulding; Vice-President, Margaret Cummings; Secretary- Treasurer, Poppy Winsby. I Less than one short year ago, during the early summer of the year 1935, the British Isles and the Dominions beyond the Seas were jubilant in celebrating with their late sovereign, King George V, his twenty-five years of successful rule. This year, that same Empire has been plunged into sorrow and a sense of loss. Everywhere, lowered flags and hangings of royal purple and black demonstrated the feelings of the whole Commonwealth of Nations as they mourned the passing of their beloved monarch. The late King George V will long be a memorable figure in the hearts and minds not only of his own subjects, but also in the hearts and minds of the members of all those other nations who so genuinely admired him as a lover of peace. Now, our far-flung Empire has a new King. Perhaps, there has never before been a king of Great Britain so well prepared for this position as is the son of our late monarch, our present king, Edward VIII. By reason of his wide travels as Prince of Wales, he became acquainted with all the peoples over whom he now rules. He is unique in being unusually familiar with the conditions and handicaps under which the common people struggle to live, which enables him to better understand the various points of view of his subjects. Throughout his extensive journeys, he proved to be a friend of each and all. His keen sense of justice has already won for him the trust and confidence of all the peoples of the world. King Edward is an indefatigable and unselfish worker, and, therefore, he 17 18 The Branksome Slogan must stand as an inspiration to the members of the Empire of which he is the Sovereign and particularly to the youth of our country to whom he is the ideal ruler. His appeal to youth may further be attributed to the fact that he readily accepts the enjoyments and opportunities, as well as the heavy burdens of his great position. The world waits expectantly while King Edward shapes in his own admirable way the destinies of the British Empire and indirectly through his influence the destiny of the world. We of this generation support and salute King Edward VIII ; Long may he reign! God Save The King. BETTY MacKERROW (Clan MacGregor). Clansdale Heights Branksome Hall has always been noted for its individuality, and this year has been no exception. It is quite justifiable to say that few schools have acquired, in a short length of time, as many novel additions as has ours. This year, all interest has been centred on our new farm, Clansdale Heights. It was purchased in the fall, and the men set to work immediately, enlarging several of the rooms and installing electricity and running water. At first glance the house itself, which is one hundred years old, appeared to be almost beyond repair, but it is now a very attractive-looking building, both inside and out. The girls themselves were partly responsible for this, as groups went out two or three times a week to paint and paper and clear up the debris left by the workers. Class picnics were held while the weather was fine, and we soon found out that it was possible to take beautiful, long walks through the woods which skirt our property. By the end of the first term, everything was in good shape and ready for the strenuous use it was to receive after Christmas. Clansdale Heights is situated just north of Richmond Hill and is ideal for all kinds of winter sports. The Toronto Ski Club, our nearest neighbour, very kindly allowed us to make use of their trails, and also provided us with our own special badges. Now that summer is approaching, we are again looking forward to our visits to the farm. Never before, in the history of the school, has there been such a strong tie between the day and resident girls. We feel that we are indeed living up to our school song, Up and On . HELEN SUTHERLAND (Clan Mac Alpine). THE HERALD OF SPRING A little elf on the top of the hill, Stands up straight and oh, so still. As though awaiting an urgent call To be repeated to one and all. He holds a trumpet in one hand, And with it he points across the land. Soft musical notes float faintly near So forward he bends sweet strains to hear. A joyous look spreads o er his face ; Once more he stands up in his place. He is sounding notes both pure and clear. Spreading the news that spring is here ! DOROTHY HOYLE, Form II A. NOTHING IN EXCESS Oh school it is a merry place for those who like work, But school it is a cruel place for us poor folks who shirk. And though I try so hard (it ' s true!) my Latin daily sinks, And as for Mathematics, they do make my brain to shrink. With Grammar, French and Algebra the teachers struggle madly To extricate us from the mire of work that ' s done too badly. The moral of this rhyme will be, as you no doubt will guess. The motto of the wise old Greeks, ' tis, Nothing in Excess . NANCY TYRRELL, Form III A. 19 Kn«n 20 The Branksome Slogan An Unexpected Ducking One of my favourite occupations has always been to build rafts. Each year the rafts have become a little sturdier, a little more practical, until now they are reasonably safe, but one of my earlier attempts nearly ended in disaster. The day was pleasantly warm when my sister Pat, her friend Chris and I set out for the river a few hundred feet from our cottage. In spite of the niild weather, bits of ice were still whirling down stream carried by the current of the early spring floods. By dint of hard labour we succeeded in putting together a rather wobbly raft, and with much grunting, groaning and pushing, launched it. Pat and Chris thought it would be best for me to try the frail craft first. Nothing loathe to show them I was not afraid, I took off my shoes and socks, rolled up my breeches and gingerly climbed aboard, carefully keeping my weight on my pole. So far so good; it floated. I started off but before I had gone far I came to a shallow spot. I called to Pat and Chris to help me and we pushed and dragged the raft to deeper waters. Once more I clambered aboard. The current became swifter, the ice and water swirled around my feet; and I was unknowingly at the mercy of the river. Suddenly, I saw before me a long, leaning stump standing about three feet above the water. Towards this the current drew me. Frantically I plied my pole but the strength of the current soon wrenched it from my grasp. I about to sit down on the raft when, looking down, I saw that it was partially submerged and that if I sat down I should get decidedly wet. felt that I was now too near the stump for the safety of my head and was Only one alternative remained, and that was to seize hold of the stump, and thus to slacken my speed, so that I could bend down to avoid the obstacle. I reached the stump and grasped it frantically but the current was too swift. My make-shift craft rolled on while I made frenzied efforts to pull myself on to the top of the stump; but, to my horror, I felt it loosen. Then my thoughts flew to the raft and I shouted excitedly to Chris, telling her to take a short-cut and catch it at the bend just beyond. Pat, meanwhile, tried to wade out to me but stopped in dismay when she discovered that the water was too deep. I shivered as I thought of the cold bath I would have to take. One, two, three, go! I dropped. The water closed over my head and I sank. Then desperately I struck out for the surface and for shore. I climbed up on the bank of the river much dampened both in body and spirits, but otherwise none the worse for my adventure. DOROTHY HOYLE, Form II A. THE WEEPING PRINCESS There are millions of stamps In hundreds of places In various colours With different faces. Of one little stamp There ' s a sweet little story Of wee Princess Beth Wrapped up in her glory. It shows her dear face All coloured in green A one-cent Canadian. But isn ' t it mean? A tiny wee tear drop, A printer ' s mistake, Appears in an odd one Though it isn ' t a fake. Too bad to be weeping With this little tear Especially when issued In Jubilee Year. And now all collectors Are hoping and praying That they ' ll find one some day To make their collection A greater success With the little green picture Of The Weeping Princess . PAMELA PEARSE, Form III A. THE SEASONS Summer, summer is gone. Now, The hum of bees, The murmuring trees, And the workman ' s song at his plough. Autumn has come and past. Red Leaves, the colour of hearts That have known sweet sorrow, and bled. Winter is here at last. Winter is here for a time. Cold- Whistling wind like a warrior bold- Ice, hail and snow. But that, too, will go. Spring is yet to come. Blue Clear skies of brighter hue — And green wet grass while flowers bloom Colour and Life — glad Spring anew. SUSAN D. GOULDING, Form II A. 21 22 The Branksome Slogan Rain It had been raining all day and now that it was dark, the sound of the rain splashing on th e glistening pavement seemed to take on a more mournful tone. Several pedestrians passed back and forth with heads bent forward and collars turned up. Their faces were invisible. The somewhat old-fashioned street lamps stood up straight and tall on each corner, patient and brave in their dreary state. The shops withdrew into themselves and a few lights appeared dimly in the uncurtained second-story windows. On the corner, stood a young girl in a black cloth coat which was sopping up the rain like a blotter. Her drooping hat hid her profile, and the water dripped from the brim, and ran down her cheeks and neck, where long strands of dark hair clung to her skin. Her stockings glistened against her ankles and her shoes were obviously old and worn down. Her pale hands clutched an old battered bag which appeared flat and empty-looking. In truth, it contained all of seven cents, enough for one street-car ticket. Soon, the street-car would come humming along the slippery tracks, but the girl had no thought as to how soon that would be. She had spent days looking for some kind of work but there was nothing for her. Now she was without a home, friends and food. Her head was not bowed but held high and her face was lifted as if to receive the gentle warm strokes of the falling rain. She wore the expression of bitter victory and on her lips was a sad, weary smile. If there were tears, they were mingled with the rain and washed away, but she was not unhappy. In her heart there was a song, to her eyes there was beauty in everything. Suddenly, she knew that it was God. She was at peace. MILDRED WINSLOW, Form V S. APRIL FOOL One April day, the first of all, There was some fun at Branksome Hall. Miss Read did feel exceeding gay, And so a trick on us did play. 0 chocolate cake, O chocolate cake, Who would have thought you were a fake? 1 raised my knife, Miss Read did grin. It wouldn ' t cut, ' twas only tin ! The moral is, my little man, That frosting oft conceals a pan. K. STAMBOUGH, Form V S. REPRIEVE Upon a moon-lit couch I lay Watched the stars in the sky at play. They seemed to be caught in a gauzy net, Oh, caught is a word for a soul beset, Beset by tortures devil-sent. That sear my soul till I repent. Forgiveness given, I have my prize. Have gained at last my paradise. PEGGY ESSERY. Form V. THE CLAN MacALPINE The motto and war-cry of the MacAlpines is : ' ' Remember the death of Alpin . This refers to the murder of King Alpin at the hands of another clan. The motto appears on the crest and is worn in the bonnet along with the badge, a Scotch pine. At our school farm, Clansdale Heights, the MacAlpines have planted a Scotch pine. It stands in front of the house, near the driveway, to remind us, as it roots itself deep in the earth and raises its branches to the skies, to strive up and on and ever to ' ' Keep Well the Road . BARBARA WAITE, Form IV. 23 LAND OF BEAUTY Along the ridge of silent hills, And waters pure and blue, I love to wander all the while On Nature ' s soil, don ' t you? My house is on a small green hill, Tall trees are all around. And close to it a small grey bridge Ajoining the smooth ground. And there upon the little bridge I often love to stand And watch the rippling waters flow Along the fresh white sand. And now I have to go away And leave my childhood ' s place, Oh! how I ' ll miss this tiny world Of beauty and of grace. JEAN SUTHERLAND, Form II B. IRISH Lanky wolfhound, Tintern Banshee, Irish was her name for short, Ne ' er a dog was better than she. Ne ' er a pal of better sort. Gentle-natured, tender-hearted. Loved the young and loved the old. Longed to come when we departed. Always did as she was told. She is gone though, to the land of Everlasting garbage heaps. Now she chases fat jack-rabbits, While, on earth, our family weeps. FRANCEAN CAMPBELL, Form III A. 24 The Branksome Slogan 25 ACROSS 1. Initials of our school. 4. Guess who? 7. We have it for an hour a week. 11. Abode. 13. Last word of our school song. 15. English for lui . 19. Definite article. 22. Colour. 23. Loyal and . 25. Slang expression. 26. The best school on the con- tinent. DOWN 1. College degree. 2. His Majesty (abr.). 3. Street (abr.). 5. A hated subject. 7. Depart. 8. Your Majesty (abr.). 9. Ego. 10. New addition to school. 11. Study of our forefathers. 12. Above. 13. Exclamation. 14. French for born. 16. Old English for you. 17. Stream of water. 18. I have — taller. 19. Latin for across. 20, Pronoun. 21. Boy ' s nickname. 23. Truth and Purity (abr.). 24. Alphabetical letters for you be. BARBARA THOMAS, Form IV A. Miss J. — Now we find that x=-0. Pupil — Heck, all that work for nothing. Miss P. (sarcastically) I ' m sorry you can ' t see this theorem. It ' s the third time I ' ve gone over it. Pupil — Oh, that ' s all right, no need to apologize. Miss C. — Joy translate ' Passer mortuus est meae puellae ' . Joy (brightly) — The dead spar- row is my sweetheart. B. R. to Miss R.— Oh, Miss R. There ' s a nail in my chair and its torn my pants. Miss R. — All right. Settle down and I ' ll get Mr. Baillie to attend to it later. Rl ii n 8d □ J] O m a m m n mm K1 tfa 19 a D Qj iJHB ra n n The Land of the Tally-Ho and Haggis Burns sang the praise of the haggis but another feature which might well have its praises sung is the Scotch tally-ho, a coach-and-four which awaits us after an interesting trip up Loch Katrine in the small steamer Sir Walter Scott . On Loch Katrine we saw Ellen ' s Isle and other places which Scott immortalized in his poem The Lady of the Lake . Now, as we drive along in this old-fashioned tally-ho drawn by four horses, we see beautiful scenes to store in the mind as those most typical of Scotland. As in olden times, the driver of the tally-ho wears a red coat and sits on a high front seat, while a coach-boy stands on the low step at the back. Travelling up hill and down dale in this beautiful Trossach district, we occa- sionally come across a Scotch piper. Sometimes these pipers have with them a small child who dances the Highland Fling, stopping abruptly at the first sign of money being thrown to him. As we pass along, we see the mountains or Bens and on the hillsides, shaggy mountain sheep grazing upon the sparse grass, while down some of these same hills trickles an occasional stream of water from the crags — these are found to end near the age-old peat-bogs from which the Highlanders still get their fuel. Arriving at Inversnaid, we pause to admire Ben Lomond looming up above Loch Lomond wrapt in a purple mist. A little later as our eyes rest for a moment on the road we have just travelled over, we see our tally-ho, which we have just dismissed, slowly wending its way back through the picturesque hills. Just as the traveller remembers the jaunting car of Ireland, he associates the tally-ho with Scotland. The Scots themselves seem to prefer the haggis as a favourite tradition, but I think that most of Scotland ' s visitors enjoy even more, memories of driving among the hills covered with bonny heather where history and legend are refreshed by the aid of the old tally-ho . MARY PERCY, Form I B. 26 The Branksome Slogan 27 A Gondola Ride The train, which was due at eight o ' clock, was two hours late arriving in Venice, and so the stars were shining brightly when my friend and I finally descended the train steps and passed through the wicket out into the clear night air. We found ourselves standing on the dock, but there was little of the noise and bustle of the daytime. We arranged about our luggage and stepped into an open gondola. Soon we were floating on the Grand Canal with no sound save for the rippling of the water which was lapping against the sides of the boat. We came to a side canal through which we were to pass. ' ' Hoy , cried our gondolier, his vibrant voice ringing through the stillness and sending a thrill through us both. It was quite dark now and the stillness was so great, we were both awestruck. Suddenly we were awakened from our respective reveries by the deep, ringing voices of our gondolier and an acquaintance of his whom we were passing. After a short dispute over the right of way they parted and we passed on again into the tranquil solitude. A few more turnings brought us again into the Grand Canal, with the lights of our hotel shining in the distance. We had but to cross this body of water and we were again in the darkness and silence with the stars and the water for company. We had just begun to wish this journey would never end, when a sharp turn brought us to the dimly lighted doorway of our hotel. We were assisted out of the boat and with a wistful glance at the beauty of the night outside, we passed into the more common luxuries of our accommodations. DOROTHY JANE GOULDING, Form I B. 28 The Branksome Slogan THE HUNT The red-gold leaves were falling Upon the autumn ground, Far off the hunters calling To many a barking hound. Then through the woods like light- ning There ran a stately deer, His graceful antlers shining. So soon to disappear. And still the graceful beast ran on, O ' er hills and over brook The pack they followed close behind But ne ' er he stopped to look. At last the deer reached safety. Then hours in sleep he spent And far behind him stood the pack, For they had lost the scent. ANN GOODERHAM, Form I B. An Historic Church When one gets off the boat at Digby, Nova Scotia, an historic old white church can be seen at Clementsport, twelve miles away. In fact, many years ago, when there was more navigation on the Annapolis River than there is now, the captains of the ships used this beautiful church as a landmark. The old church, high up on the hill , is framed very beautifully with evergreen trees. Surrounding it are many quaint old grave-stones, some of which are over three hundred years old. It was built by Dutch and German Loyalists and was originally Lutheran and called The Church of St. Edward . When it was transferred to the Church of England, a condition was made that a hymn in the Dutch language should be sung every Sunday morning before the beginning of the regular service. This was done until only two were left to sing, with aged voices, the hymns of the Fatherland. Dr. Frederick Boehne, who died in 1818, willed the bell and the communion plate to the church, and these are still in use. The ancient bass viol, which furnished the instrumental music, is preserved, as are also some of the Dutch psalm-books. The architecture of the old church is Norman, with round-topped windows and doors, and arched ceiling. The timbers are massive and the width of the boards used is a surprise to the modern builders. The pews are of the old square type with doors, hand-made hinges, and nails were used on the roof. There is one room in the church set aside for a museum and here one can see many old and quaint articles. There are steps built up to the top of the bell-tower where one can view the country for miles around. This church is of great interest to all visitors and attracts crowds every summer. ELEANOR SMITH, Form IV B. THE RESIDENTS OF THE SCOTT HOUSE FIRE-PAIL There are five gold-fish in a Scott House fire-pail. We haven ' t a cat so they ' re hearty and hale. And round and round they swim. Skeets was killed by a rock on his head, Though he really might have been underfed. But round and round they swim. Skeets was the sixth of this family of fish, But down came the rock and he went squish. But round and round they swim. Now only five little gold-fish are left. But they do not mourn or look bereft. And round and round they swim. PATRICIA GIBBONS, Form III A. M c AT THE LAKE OF THE WOODS The sun of early morning slips Across the lake, and gently tips Each ripple with a thread of gold, And passes on, and comes to you As silently in your canoe You sit, and watch it struggle free From fir and pine and topmost tree, ' Till lake and woods are in its hold. CONSTANCE O ' GRADY, Form V S. What is this dreary drudge of life Against which, we wage a continu- ous strife, That mutilates us like a knife And clings to us like an ugly wife? Homework. PATRICIA GIBBONS, Form III A. 29 30 The Branksome Slogan They That Go Down to the Sea The telegraph operator of the Httle sea-coast village of Mayron brought down his legs from the table with a bang. He leaned forward, and seizing a pencil, began to take down the message which came over the radio. He read it over once, and, without waiting longer, dashed from the building. He ran about three blocks until he came to a house with a doctor ' s sign in front and then rang loudly for admittance. The doctor himself came to the door and the man gave him the message and then stood waiting. The doctor was old and his hair was nearly white, but his eyes were still keen and his hands gentle. ' T will go at once, of course, he said after reading the note. You go now and get a car to drive me to the coast-guard station while I pack a few instruments. If the child is really so ill there is no time to be lost. At the station someone will have a boat to take me to the lighthouse. The operator soon returned with a car and together they went down to the seashore. As they went along, both noticed the damp, yellow fog which seemed to thicken every minute and at last they crept slowly to the coast- guard station. They left the car and groped their way blindly to the front door, which they flung open and entered. Several men who were sitting around a table, looked up in surprise as they saw the doctor enter. He came forward and without any greetings explained his errand. He must get to the lighthouse as fast as a boat could take him. There was a sick child there and there was no time to lose. Who would take him? The men looked at each other and, finally, the oldest one answered. We are very sorry to hear about the child, he said, but just now we cannot offer any help. This fog makes it quite impossible for any boat to put out from shore. Couldn ' t you wait until the morning when this fog might lift? I would take you over myself then. If I don ' t get there tonight — well, there will probably be no need to go at all. I am quite nervous of the water myself but would willingly trust any- one who would take me over, replied the doctor. There was a few minutes ' silence. All the men knew and respected the doctor and would have given a good deal to take him to the help of the sick child, but each one knew he would be helpless once he lost sight of the shore. The fog was thick and it was only possible to see a few yards. They rem.ained silent and thoughtful. Suddenly, a child appeared. She had been sitting in a corner playing with her doll and no one had noticed her. She walked slowly to the oldest man and he took her by the hand. Daddy, she said, you know I could drive my little outboard to the The Branksome Slogan 31 lighthouse. If the doctor is not too nervous to go with me, I ' m sure I could get there. I have done it so often before. Oh, no! began the doctor. If these men will not venture out, how can this child? The father looked at his little daughter a minute and finally said, She is quite right. It is the only way. If you will go with her, sir, she will get you there. She knows the way quite as well, if not better, than I do. There i no need to be nervous. You want to get there tonight and this is the only way. He took the girl and walked with her down to the shore where her boat lay. The doctor followed and nervously stepped into the small boat which soon left the shore behind and became lost in the fog. It was a journey the doctor never forgot. The sea was not rough but he had no idea in what direction they were going. The little girl spoke to him now and then as though to assure him that she knew the way. When she was not looking in his direction, he studied her and tried to guess just how far she could see. Sometimes he thought her eyes looked as though they actually were looking through this blank wall. At last, to his great relief, she ran the boat beside a rough wooden dock and the doctor climbed out. My dear, he said, I shall never be able to thank you enough. I have no idea how you could see your way through the fog but it is enough that you have done so. You have saved a life by this kind action. I would have told you before, replied the little girl, smiling at him, but I thought it might make you still more nervous. I have always been quite blind so it makes no difference to me how thick the fog is. CONSTANCE O ' GRADY, Form V S. 32 The Branksome Slogan A LAST-MINUTE CHRISTMAS PRESENT Twas the night before Christmas and all through the box Not a thing could I find to wrap up my Dad s socks. I searched all the house from the top to the ground, Not even one sticker or card could be found. I asked my dear sister in desperate voice If she had used up all those of her choice. She replied vi ith a smile to rebuke my sad tear I ' m av fully sorry, not one left my dear! Then I hurried to Bob, who was just going out. He said I don ' t know but I very much doubt If I have. You can look in my top drawer and see. If any are left that ' s where they will be. I dashed up the stairs and pawed through his drawer But found none though I dumped all his stuff on the floor. After calling and getting no answer from mother I made up my mind to try the kid brother. I quickly tip-toed to his end of the hall And even got down on my poor knees to crawl. (For supposedly he was asleep in his bed, And could not be wakened) then softly I said. Billy, wake up, but don ' t make any noise. . (You never can count on six-year- old boys.) He sat up in bed and I said, Billy, please The answer I got was a very loud sneeze, Could I borrow some stickers, some paper and string? And to my amazement he said not a thing. But out of his pocket he drew like a flash Some stickers and paper with all sorts of trash. I grabbed them and made for the door but he cried Hey, wait, so again I went back to his side. If I give you these things for noth- ing, said he, Will you fix it so Santa brings a dump-truck to me? I answered, All right, if you ll get back to bed. For I knew that downstairs was a dump-truck in red. Then back to my room with my treasure I ran And to wrap up my present I once more began. Shortly after I laid at the foot of our tree The present which caused so much trouble for me. (The moral of this has been proved in the past. It indeed doesn ' t pay to leave things to the last.) BETTY HARRISON, Form IV A. The Branksome Slogan 33 A Ride in the Rockies VVhile in the West last summer, I enjoyed many fine rides. Those in the neighbourhood of Banff Springs Hotel were the loveliest. One day I shall always remember. The sky was of a brilliant blue with tiny, white, fleecy clouds scudding across it. On leaving the hotel, we climbed a steep path lined on both sides with tall trees and, finally, reached a clearing where we paused for a moment to view the scene before us. It was breath-taking! At our feet, the Bow River rushed along, the water as clear as a mirror. Beyond towered Mount Rundle, its lofty peaks standing clear-cut against the azure sky. Descending again, we passed along beside the golf-links with its rolling, velvety greens. Sprinklers are used frequently on this course, and our guide told us that in the evening, when there are not many people about, the bears come out and stand beneath the sprinklers in order to cool off! We next crossed the Bow River and paused again on the opposite side to view the hotel which blends perfectly with its surroundings, being built of stone taken from the mountains. After wending our way for a time along the river bank, we crossed it again and started to climb towards the hotel. Our horses, which, so far, had been rather lazy, now quickened their pace. They knew very well that they were going home! We were fortunate enough to pass the hotel kitchens just at the time when the scraps were thrown out for the bears. Five huge bruins and one little one were there when we passed. Visitors are warned not to go too close to these bears, but one can go within thirty feet of them, and that is close enough ! The little fellow had his own ideas as to how to eat. He had squatted down in the very midst of a pile of crusts and seemed to be eating his way out ! We returned to the corral, reluctant to dismount, after one of the most beautiful rides I have ever enjoyed. BETTY FLAVELLE, Form IV B. LUX AND LEGS During the Easter term, the Chemistry class greatly enjoyed a visit to a well known Soap Factory, — hence the following. We went to Lather Brothers, All uniformed and neat, To see them make the soap and things That keep us clean and sweet. They said, for it was very hot, ' 0h, take your coats off, please. Before you make inspection of Our inner premisees. We did as they had bade us. But when they saw us next. They cast one look upon our limbs, Then said in accents vexed. Oh, go and put your coats on, girls ; It really wouldn ' t do To let our workers get a glance At lassies such as you. Those long, alluring, lisle-clad legs Would cause our men to stare. Distract their minds away from work. Oh, girls, we pray, forbear. Oh, cover up those lower limbs. Those shapely black supporters. You cannot visit, in that state. The Lather Brothers ' quarters. Reluctantly we hid our legs. Which was a kindly action. For we were dying to behold The masculine reaction. But each of us was seen to smile. While slowly contemplating That, though we might be plain as plain, Our legs were fascinating. KATHARINE CANNON, Form IV A. The Branksome Slogan 35 TICKET TACTICS The orange scholars ' street-car tickets issued by the T.T.C. are void if not used before 4.30 p.m. Consequently, many conversations like the following may be heard daily after that time: — Conductor — What colour was the ticket That you dropped into the box? Girl — Er — may I have a transfer, please; I ' m getting off at Bay? Conductor — What colour was the ticket That .... Girl — . . . Well really, I can ' t say — I ' m colour-blind, and have been since A baby in long frocks. The doctor did his very best, But, as I say .... Conductor — Enough ! That was a Scholar ' s ticket. And I won ' t stand any blufif. You realize Miss, so I suppose. Just what the time now is? Girl — Well, no, — I lent my watch to Dad, ' Cause Isabelle broke his. Conductor — Young lady, let me warn you. There ' s no need to talk that way: My duty is my duty, And I won ' t be led astray. Those scholars ' tickets must be in Before 4.30 ' s past. And rules is rules, and, what is more. They ' re very hard and fast ! The Eastern Daylight Standard Time Lacks now, I beg to state. But seconds three of 5 o ' clock! You ' re 30 minutes late! Girl — Good heavens Ye gods, how time does fly! I really am a silly. It takes me ages to get home — My soup will be quite chilly. Conductor — That ' s quite enough, young lady: You ' re name, please, and address? The lawyers of the company, When they ' re in readiness. 36 The Branksome Slogan Will call upon your father And discuss the situation. One has to put one ' s foot down With the younger generation! Girl — It ' s awfully sweet of you to be So very understanding. I ' ve always thought conductors Just the nicest sort of men. My transfer, please? Oh, thanks just tons! Your transfers are Such pretty ones. Good-bye, dear sir; This won ' t occur Again. K. CANNON, Form IV A. WHEN When the warm winds blow, And the muddy snow Speedily melts away; When the streams run clear, And every one Sparkles with magic In the sun, Well, then you ' ll know That the winter ' s done. And the summer has come to stay. When first you thrill To a bird ' s high trill. And the butterflies appear; When every bough Shines freshly green, And small brown nests Are built between. You ' ll know, by the signs You ' ve heard and seen, That summer is really here. K. CANNON, Form IV The Branksome Slogan 37 A LESSON IN PRONUNCIATION Address by the Governor of New- foundland to B. H. S. on All Fool ' s Day, 1936. Dear Little Girls: I am the governor of Newfound- land and I have come all this distance to see you and to bring you news of the land of the codfish. I must say that I had some diffi- culty in finding your address but a little squirrel directed me here. He said that I might be a duke in my own country, but I was a mere nut, compared with the quintuplets in Ontario. It is the custom of distinguished visitors, like myself, to ask your worthy principal. Miss Read, to give you little girls a holiday, and this, I hope, she will do in my honour next Saturday. Also, I have brought you a nice bag of caramels, which I have entrusted to Miss Shaw and I hade her distribute them as often as possible. So now I will leave you with a hearty invitation to visit Newfound- land. NANCY STIRRETT, Form IV A. THE FEELINGS OF AN OLD HOMESTEAD An aged structure though I was. Worn and cracked and beaten — By the gusts of winter ' s anger. By the heat of summer ' s fever. Seeming to the outward view Tired of life and all things new. Still my empty rooms bemoaned The gone but not- forgotten clatter, Of youth and play and childish glee. Sounds that no more came to me. Wishes come not true, they say. Yet, when I was on the brink Of tottering beneath the strain Of nature ' s violent tempers, I felt a grip — a steadying hand — Clutch my shattered frame, Bringing to my lonely rooms That cheerful gaiety again. Now, that I am so transformed. Strong, and firm, and steady, I feel that life has sprung anew For see — I am a home to you Who seek safe shelter within my warm embrace. BETTY WILLIAMSON, Form V. MINNEGAGA (Apologies to Longfellow) Now the snow and ice have van- ished And the spring has come to Brank- some And the air is warm — or almost. Yet i t is a place of sadness ; Almost all the squaws are squawk- ing, Almost all are brooding deeply For it is the Moon of School Tests, Just one step from departmentals, Which are worse than Oil of Castor, Worse than Sulphate of Magnesium. When the maidens meet at meal- time One can hear above their eating. Even hear above their talking. Sighs which indicate their sorrow, Sighs which show they suffer deeply Or else show they eat too quickly. Take the case of Minnegaga — In the fall and through the winter She was always bright and cheerful Liking teas and also parties. Liking all the games of rugby, Tho ' not knowing what the score was. Now her face is sad and palid And she hardly uses lipstick — More than every fifteen minutes. Once she met her friends so gaily — H ' ya Kay and H ' ya Arthur Now she merely murmurs Uh huh. For her mind flies to her troubles. To the crowded field of Latin Where the words grow long and toughly : To the dizzy maze of figures All mixed up with signs and letters. If ' tis known that things are equal Why should one be asked to prove it? Seems like such a waste of paper, Not to mention all the anguish. 38 The Branksome Slogan 39 After dinner she does study After reading all the comics After doing her daily ' phoning, Takes a book and tries to study — Study makes poor Minnie sleepy, Worry makes poor Minnie sleep- less. Really it is too, too awful For the answers are the questions. Sad the case of Minnegaga. HELEN STEPHENS, Form V. THE DAILY WHIRL She came one morn at nine a.m. Was soon put in form first. With hours of Latin and French began Her tortured life accursed. When lunch was over she went to bed To have a brief sweet nap. She was no sooner settled, than, There came a hurried tap. THE BRANKSOME GHOST When all the prefects are old and grey And every girl grown up — Then, only then, the ghost will walk. The ghost of Branksome Hall, Who cannot sing, who cannot talk, But can, and has, seen All. Up and down the halls he ' ll roam, His small eyes gleaming bright As, gliding softly through his home. With moans he fills the night. And so, through all the years, through all The days and months together. Live on, thou ghost of Branksome Hall ! Live on, O Ghost, forever. JEAN CAMPBELL, Form H A. Out for your air , an ogre boomed, She plunged out with a sigh To breathe the air that a polar bear Would breathe, and freeze, and die. The half-hour passed, she went in- side So cold she was nearly dead. Then breathlessly she dressed, studied, ate. Then studied again — and so to bed. And now she ' s back in her second year She ' s managed to survive. But even yet she couldn ' t tell Just why she ' s still alive. MARGARET KROEHLE, Form II A GARDENING When spring-time comes Straight out I go, Some holes to dig And seeds to sow. Finding slugs To throw away; Unwelcome guests That want to stay. I show no mercy To the pests, Which every gardener Detests. My next-door neighbour, Mrs. Jones, A garden has, that ' s Full of stones. She doesn ' t mind A bug or two. As no harm there A bug can do. CHRISTINE PEARSE, Intermediate. THE SWIMMING POOL Every day, soon after school, We take a plunge in the swimming pool, The Juniors all do jump right in And with a dive begin to swim. Can you do every fancy dive, Or like me do you merely strive? Water sports are lots of fun, And are enjoyed by everyone. ZILLAH CAUDWELL, Jr. IV. SPRING Spring is here with us again. First came the snow, then April rain A-pattering on the window pane. The little snow-drop lifts her head, The crocus from her mossy bed, The little birds begin to sing And there is joy in everything. MARGERY MEIER, Intermediate. There was a cat He lay on a mat He ate a rat And got very fat. VIRGINIA GOODERHAM, Jr. I. 40 SUB-PREFECTS 1. Nancy Stirrett, Gretta Riddell. 2. Catherine Bryans, Phyllis Sinclair, Helen Sutherland, Milly Enge. 3. Katharine Cannon, Betty Marshall, Kathleen Stambaugh, Helen Spencer. CEASS PRESIDENTS Back 1. Jane Morgan, Eleanor Willard. 2. Elizabeth Trees, Jean Campbell, Jean Stirling, Betty Marshall, Marion Eittle, Nancy Walker. 3. Dorothy Jane Colliding, Nancy Eairley, Patricia Gundy. The Branksome Slogan 41 MY EASTER HOLIDAYS Every Easter I go to Atlantic City for my holidays, as I like the sea air. There is a wide board walk, which is ten miles long, and there are also several piers built straight out into the ocean. On some of the piers they have movies and other entertainments, as well as wild animals. The water is too cold to go in swimming in the ocean, but there are many other things to do and see. In the morning I go horse- back riding for half an hour along the sand just beside the water, and then I play in the sand building castles and all kinds of other things. Sometimes in the morning we go away out on one of the piers and watch the fishermen bring in the fish they have caught. There are all kinds and sizes of fish and some of the very large ones eat the smaller ones. After dinner I go out on the sun porch to read and watch the horses trot by on the beach and the people go by on the board walk. On Easter Sunday there are such crowds of people on the walk that I do not go out, but watch them from the hotel. On other days we some- times go for a walk on the prom- enade, to a movie, shopping, to an auction sale, or for a drive in a pony cart along the sand, or a ride in a wheel chair pushed by a coloured man, or, if there are not too many people on the walk some- times I go for a bicycle ride. After we return to the hotel, sometimes I go down stairs to the children ' s play room, or else to the older people ' s sports room where there are all kinds of indoor games to play. When supper is over I listen to the orchestra for a while and then go for another walk, or to some kind of entertainment in the hotel. After so much fresh air and sun- shine I am ready for my bed at night, and with my window wide open the last sounds I hear are the waves on the shore. KATHARINE E. KEMP, Jr. III. A DOG ' S LIFE I am a thoroughbred mongrel dog. Most people call me silly. Why even little mistress frog Says that I ' m worse than Milly. Milly is a lazy cat, Who sleeps within the stable. And every day she grows more fat, V hile I snooze beneath the table. . Oh dear! I think I ' ll go insane; I hear my master talking. He ' ll slip me on that heavy chain And then he ' ll take me walking. PAMELA GILMOUR, Jr. IV. The Branksome Slogan 42 THE LIFE STORY OF MY DOG One day when we were driving in the country we saw a black spot. And when we came nearer we saw that it was a dog. So we picked it up and found that it was very thin. I saw a little piece of paper on his collar. I took it off and this is what it said : ' Whoever finds this dog can have it. And so we kept him and took him home and cared for him. One day as he was out on the grass, a car was coming along very fast, and it slid off the road and went over the dog ' s leg. It was very sore, but it got better, and he is all right again. In a few days we were moving to the city, and so we gave him away to friends who will be good to him. MARY JEAN HALL, Jr. III. THE FIRST CROCUS First little crocus Peeping out from the snow, Is it any wonder We welcome you so ? Yellow and purple, You re the first sign of spring, Then comes the robin, His sweet song to sing. SUZETTE LIVINGSTONE, Intermediate. CURLY-TAIL There was a little rabbit Whose name was Curly-tail, And he lived with his aunt At the bottom of the lane. They made a cozy little nest. Underneath the tree, And all lived together As happy as could be. VIRGINIA GOODERHAM, Jr. 1. MY KITTEN This is my kitten I ' m writing about. He is a beauty without a doubt ! There he lies, a ball of grey fluff. Softer than a powder puff. He blinks at the birds as they flutter by; Giving a funny little cry. I wonder what his dreams can be. As he lies curled beneath the tree. NANCY-BELLE MANN, Intermediate. THE BLIND BIRD The night was very dark and still: Rosemary lay in bed. Something tapped on the window- sill. At least, so Rosemary said. Something fluttered oh to her bed; Rosemary shrieked and cried. She thought it a ghost, but found, instead, Twas a baby bird, blind-eyed. JOAN CANNON, Jr. III. The Branksome Slogan 43 MY HISTORY My name is Wimpy and I am a puppy. I am going to tell you my history. The first thing I remem- ber is the opening of my eyes. I was very surprised when, after crawling blindly around for a day or two, my eyes suddenly popped wide open, but I shut them faster than they opened, for the light blinded me. I opened them again soon and discovered that I was in a big cage with my mother and a lot of other puppies. That night a man and a woman came and looked at us all. The man seemed to like me best. Can he lap? the man asked. T don ' t know, I have not tried, my master said. He brought me a saucer of milk. I did not know what to do with it, so I wagged my tail and waited for someone to do something. My master stepped for- ward and dipped my nose in the milk so I licked the milk off my nose. My master did it again and soon I understood that I had to lap up the milk. The man said he would buy me. (What does that mean?) I was packed in a crate and when I peeped out I saw trees moving past us very fast and it frightened me so much that I did not look out again till someone carried me some- where and pulled open the lid of the crate and put me in a nice bed. I had been in my new home only a few weeks when a truck ran into me on the drive. I have still a limp but am quite happy and that is all my history so far. JOAN CANNON, Jr. III. Gym Display The most successful of all May Day demonstrations this year v as held in the Varsity Arena when the girls of Branksome Hall presented their annual physical training demon- stration before an enthusiastic crowd of more than two thousand people. At eight fifteen the pipers led the school into the Arena for the singing of God Save the King , and the cus- tomary placing of the flags by the pre- fects. A Maypole dance appropri- ately opened the well-arranged pro- gramme and was followed by rhythmic exercises, games, folk- dances, marching, and the Junior singing games. The special features of the evening were the work of a large class of over one hundred girls and of a smaller special group which executed difficult exercises and jump s. The finale was most effective. For this the entire school formed a square about the prefects who held the school flags, while at the corners girls in white represented the many sports en- joyed at Branksome. The general opinion is that this year ' s demonstration surpassed those held in previous years. This is a high compliment to Miss Smellie and Miss Campbell, whose intensive work and careful planning were responsible for its success. AUDREY PIDDINGTON (Clan Campbell). L 00 s AT T H 15 44 The Branksome Slogan 45 BASKETBALL It is in the fall term that the friendship between our different schools becomes greater through the medium of our basketball teams. The game increases in popu- larity every year and it grows more and more difficult to select a small group of girls to represent the school in our games against other colleges. Although our scores this season were not as outstanding as last year ' s, all of our games were well played and we feel that both sides were satisfied with the results. We were particularly successful in hav- ing a group of girls who were en- thusiastic throughout the season and whose sportsmanship was out- standing in every game and we should like to take this opportunity to thank the members of both the first and second teams for their co- operation. Our matches included the play-off against the old girls and a very in- teresting game at Moulton College. We played two matches against Bishop Strachan, Havergal College and Hatfield Hall and our only re- gret is that we did not have enough time to play against other schools. First Team Captain — Betty Williamson Forwards — Catherine Bryans. Barbara Thomas Centres — Margaret Davison Audrey Piddington Barabara Parker Guards — Marion Little Betty Williamson First Team Scores Old Girls 3 Present Girls 14 Moulton 7 B. H. S. 19 Havergal 18 B. H. S. 7 B. S. S. 20 B. H. S. 13 Hatfield Hall 20 B. H. S. 16 The Return Game Scores Were Hatfield Hall 24 B. H. S. 15 Havergal 9 B. H. S. 7 B. S. S. 21 B. H. S. 22 BETTY WILLIAMSON (Clan Ross). BADMINTON During the badminton season many strenuous, but enjoyable, games were played in our own gymnasium, as well as once a week on the St. Paul ' s courts. It was our good fortune to have the able instrtiction of Miss Henderson and Mr. Grey. Katharine Cannon was the winer- ner of the inter-clan singles, while the doubles, which were not con- fined to the clans, were won by Katharine Cannon and Catherine Bryans. An interesting match was played with the Old Girls on our own courts and a number of us spent an enjoyable afternoon at the Badminton and Racquet Club. Badminton has become a favorite sport at Branksome and we hope that next year it will be even more popular. MARGARET DAVISON (Clan MacAlpine). JOY FORSYTH (Clan Douglas). SWIMMING Last fall the Life Saving classes began again with renewed enthusi- asm and many awards were won. Catherine Bryans won a First Class Instructor ' s Certificate and Joyce Phillips a Second Class Instructor ' s Certificate. The Bronze Medal was won by Jean Campbell, Elizabeth Dickie, Joan Franks, Mary Holme, Margaret Kroehle and Jean Suther- land; the Elementary Certificate by Nancy Fairley, Audrey Joy Lyons, Mary MacMillan, Patricia Romeyn, and Ann Saunders; and the Inter- mediate Certificate by Anne Hend- erson, Helen McArthur, Peggy Phair, Peggy Purvis, and Rosemary Thompson. We were all very proud when Miss Campbell was awarded the Honorary Instructor ' s Certificate by the Royal Life Saving Society. At the Spring Meet last year Helen Turner won the Senior Swimming Cup and Nancy Walker the Lenore Gooderham Cherry Cup. A Clan Swimming Meet was held in the fall in which there were many events and the competition was very keen. This meet was won by the Stewart Clan. BUNTY BIRKETT (Clan Campbell). 46 The Branksome Slogan 47 SKIING This winter, skiing became one of the major sports of the girls at Branksome. Formerly there was a week-end during which the girls went north to ski, but with the pur- chase made by the school of the farm — Clansdale Heights — skiing has become a bi-weekly event for both boarders and day pupils. The school was permitted to use the fifty miles of ski trails of the Toronto Ski Club, which added greatly to the enjoyment of the sport. One of the more hazardous trails for the less experienced skiers is Banana Skin Bend where many a fall has been witnessed amid shouts of laughter. The most picturesque trails are Silver Birch, which crosses the school property, and Snow Flake Valley, where all the trails con- verge. Many happy days have been spent on the trails and all ' the girls are looking forward to others yet to come. HELEN DORFMAN (Clan McLeod). Voluble guide in soap factory to wide-eyed B. H. S. girls as he ac- cidentally pointed toward red-faced man, And this, young ladies, is Infants ' Delight! (Clan Ross). Miss P. to M. W. in Geometry — I don ' t like your figure M. it ' s too flat. (Clan Campbell). Miss A. — Latin is a subject which cannot be done in a hurry. Now let us hurry on. Miss R. in Int. Dec. — Some people buy a table to place in a room, and then build around the table. M. E. — What if the room gets there first? THE CAROL SERVICE One of the most impressive events of our school year is the an- nual carol service, which originated many years ago and which has each year increased in its popularity. This year it was again held at Westminster United Church, on Sunday, December the fifteenth. Little Kathleen Deacon, carrying a silver star, led the processional, followed by Betty Williamson and the prefects carrying the school flags. The sub-prefects were next in order, followed by the rest of the school, singing O Come All Ye Faithful . The altar was beautiful in its simplicity, decorated with lilies and white tapers which made a very effective background. The school under the direction of Miss Shaw rendered many beautiful carols, both old and new, from countries all over the world. At the close of the service a tab- leau was presented portraying the Nativity with Mary, Joseph, and the Angels, grouped effectively around the Cradle. The recessional, ' The First Nowell brought to a close this beautiful service. HELEN SPENCER (Clan MacGregor). THE SCHOOL DANCE Our annual school dance was held on Friday, February the seventh. The guests, numbering about two hundred and fifty, were received at the entrance to the gymnasium by Miss Read and Betty Williamson. The walls were attractively dec- orated with clan banners and in the corners of the room the school flags were draped. A profusion of gaily-coloured balloons, which were lowered later in the evening, added an atmosphere of festivity to the scene. Excellent music was provided throughout the evening by Harry Munroe ' s orchestra. Supper was served in the dining room after which the dancing continued until one o ' clock. Everyone thought it one of the most enjoyable evenings of the year. LOUISE JAMIESON (Clan Campbell). 48 HEAD GIRL Betty Williamson. The Branksome Slogan 49 Opheleo The missionary and social service activities of our school are carried on each year under the supervision of the Opheleo Society. Our first collection was made in the fall term when we held our annual Ramabai week, during which time fifty dollars was saved by the boarders economizing on food. This, together with money collected at the Friday night entertainment, was sent to the Ramabai Mission in India and to Avantika, our Indian orphan. We again sent papers and magazines to the Government construction camps up north and held our tag day for the blind. Perhaps our most interesting work was providing for ten poor families at Christmas time. Toys, clothing and food were brought by the girls and plentiful boxes were made up and delivered the day before Christmas. The pleasure with which these were received was indeed reward for the time spent on them. Every week during Lent we collected money and this fund was sent to the Branksome Hall bed at Ludhiana and to Rahda, an Indian teacher, whom we support. Our year ' s work ends wit h the Strawberry Festival, which is held the last Friday of the summer term. The proceeds of this are sent to the summer fresh air camps. We feel that we have had a most successful and interesting year, our total collections from Easter 1935 to Easter 1936 being $559.00. BETTY WILLIAMSON (Clan Ross). BETA KAPPA The Beta Kappa has just com- pleted a most successful year. The annual Hallowe ' en Masquerade which took place on Friday even- ing, November first, was more than usually enjoyable, largely due to the feature put on by Miss Read and the members of the staff, rep- resenting a scene in London during King George ' s Jubilee. This pageant gave the girls an opportunity of realizing how very handsome is our Royal family. Among the form plays presented during the year were : Form V — Thirty Minutes in a Street. A Cure for Colds. Catherine Parr. Form IV — The Sequel. Mix Well and Stir. The Crimson Cocoa- nut. The Traitor. Form III — Dinner at Seven Sharp. A Perplexing Situa- tion. Relax. Form V S — The Advantages of Being Shy. The Weigh of All Flesh. Form IV S — Between the Soup and the Savoury. Pyramus and Thisbe. 50 The Branksome Slogan Form II — The Aunt from Cali- fornia. These Women! These Women ! The Mystery. Form I — Nicholas Nickleby. The Teeth of the Gift Horse. A new plan in connection with some of the senior plays was that Library Day The following have made gifts to the library of books or money in con- nection with Library Day : Miss Bowlby Patricia Gundy Miss Phillips Catherine Bryans Betty Harrison Miss Read Joan Cannon Eleanor Henderson Eleanor Reed Katharine Cannon Dorothy Hoyle Miss Robinson Jean Campbell Phyllis Holden Katharine Robarts Francean Campbell Jean Lander Beth Rogers Joyce Caudwell Marion Little Marjorie Schuch Zillah Caudwell Miss MacLaggan Rosemary Sheppard Sally Chapman Miss MacNeill Miss Shaw Alice Cochrane Peggy McKelvey Miss Sime Elizabeth Coulthard Miss McMichael Mrs. Steele Miss Craig Joan Mitchell Miss Smellie Ann Duff Nancy Mills Nancy Stirrett Margaret Essery Molly Morton Joan Tamblyn Betty Flavelle Margaret Mountain Barbara Thomas Mary Gall Jane Morgan Elizabeth Trees Shelagh Gilmour Johan Nathanson Miss Tyrrell Haldane Goodeve Beth Nelson Aileen Winslow Mary Glendinning Audrey Piddington Patricia Whittall Susan Goulding Betty Piddington Mary Young they were prepared and acted by the girls without assistance, the production being criticized on the night of its presentation. This helpful and appreciative estimate of the work resulted in much improve- ment in the dramatic work done by the school. BETSY TREES, Clan McLean. The Branksome Slogan 51 Calendar— 1935-1936 Sept. 11th — House Girls enter. Sept. 12th — School re-opens. Sept. 13th — Corn Roast. Sept. 20th — Gathering of the Clans. Sept. 23rd — Installation of Prefects. Sept. 26th — Madame Butterfly. Sept. 29th— Miss Loud. Oct. 1st— B. Ball, Moulton vs. B.H. Oct. 1st — Tannhauser . Oct. 2nd— B. Ball, B.H. vs. H.L.C. Oct. 3rd — Fifth Form luncheon. Oct. 3rd — Autumn Picnic. Oct. 4th— B. Ball, Old Girls vs. Present. Oct. 5th— B. Ball, B.S.S. vs. B.H. Oct. 6th — Evangeline Booth. Oct. 9th— B. Ball, H.L.C vs. B.H. Oct. 15th— B. Ball, B.S.S. vs. B.H. Oct. 16th — Third Form picnic. Oct. 17th — Fourth Form picnic. Oct. 19th— ' Rose Marie . Oct. 22nd — Junior Picnic. Oct. 22nd — Lotte Lehmann. Oct. 24th — Alumnae Tea. Oct. 25th — Ramabai. Nov. 1st — Masquerade. Nov. 2nd— B. Ball, B.H. vs. H.L.C. Nov. 8th — Long Week-end. Nov. 12th— B. Ball, B.S.S. vs. B.H. Nov. 15th — Fifth Form plays. Nov. 16th— B. Ball, Hatfield vs. B.H. Nov. 21st — Russian ballet. Nov. 22nd — Fourth Form plays. Nov. 23rd— Winter Fair. Nov. 27th— Junior Meeting. Dec. 13th — Carol Service. Dec. 17th — Christmas Dinner. Dec. 18th — School closed. Jan. 9th — School re-opened. Jan. 10th — Miss Saunders. Jan. 17th — Skating party. Jan. 19th— Mrs. H. D. Warren. Jan. 20th— Kubelik. Jan. 24th— Staff play. Jan. 31st — Granite Club Carnival. Feb. 7th — Dance. Feb. 12th— Macbeth. Feb. 14th— Third Form Plays. Feb. 18th — Symphony. Feb. 21st — Five Special. Feb. 26th— Hart House. Feb. 28th — Granite Club Skating Elimination Contest. Mar. 6th— Week-end. Mar. 13th— Badminton, B.H. vs. Badminton Club. Mar. 17th — Symphony. Mar. 18th— ' La Maternelle . Mar. 20th— Disraeli. Apr. 1st — Art lecture. Apr. 3rd— Badminton. Apr. 8th — School closed. Apr. 21st — School re-opened. Apr. 25th — Alumnae Dinner. May 1st — P.T. Demonstration. May 8th— Bell Telephone Co. lec- ture. May 22nd— Week-end. May 29th — Swimming Competition. May 30th— Niagara. June 3rd — Matric. dinner. June 5th — Strawberry Festival. June 9th — Picnic. June 10th — Closing. I The Samara, Elmwood School, Ottawa. A very attractive magazine. Your pictures are exceptionally interesting. The Saint Andrew ' s College Review ' Aurora, Ontario. Excellent literary work. Could we suggest a few more drawings? Trafalgar Echoes, Montreal. A few jokes would brighten up your book. Very commendable stories and poetry. The Ludemus, Havergal College, Toronto. A thorough review of school activi- ties and excellent drawings. Your editors deserve congratulations. The Annual, Burnaby South High School, New Westminster, B.C. Very good sports pictures. Could we suggest that you confine your ad- vertisements to one section? Westmount High School Annual, Westmount, Quebec. A fine joke section, but could there not be a few more drawings other than headings ? The Pibroch, Strathallan School, Hamilton. A novel editorial and very interest- ing poetry. An attractive magazine. The Voyageur, Pickering College, Newmarket. Athletic section outstanding. Could you have a few more drawings? The Lower Canada College Maga- zine, Montreal. Well-written stories and interesting accounts of school activities. 52 The Branksome Slogan 53 The Study Chronicle The Study, Montreal. Good photographs. Drawings would add interest to your pages. ' ' The Adventure, Magee High School, Vancouver. A well-planned magazine. The Branksome Slogan takes great pleasure in acknowledging the following : ' The Tallow Dip, Netherwood, Rothesay, New Brunswick. The Ovenden, Barrie, Ontario. The Edgehill Review, Windsor, Nova Scotia. The Bishop Strachan School Maga- zine, Toronto. The Northland Echo, North Bay, Ontario. The College Times, Upper Canada College, Toronto. The Windsorian, King ' s College School, Windsor, Nova Scotia. The Peptimist, Mimic o High School, Mimico. B. WILLIAMSON (Clan Ross). 54 The Branksome Slogan Prefects Betty Williamson. ' Is life worth living? Yes, so long As there is wrong to right . Comes from Toronto. Positions held: Head Girl, Presi- dent of Opheleo and Captain of the first basketball team. Next year : Plans to enter Wellesley Hospital. Betsy Trees. And unextinguished laughter shakes the skies . Comes from Toronto. Positions held: President of the Beta Kappa and of the Fifth Form. Next year : Plans to attend Varsity. Katharine Roharts. To set the cause above renown. To love the game beyond the prize . Comes from Toronto. Position held : Member of Beta Kappa Committee. Next year: Plans to return to Branksome. Audrey Piddington. A witty woman is a treasure ; a witty beauty is a power . Comes from Toronto. Position held: Member of Beta Kappa Committee and Chieftain of the Campbell Clan. Next year : Plans to attend Varsity. Louise Jamieson. Heart on her lips, and soul within her eyes. Soft as her clime, and sunny as her skies . Comes from Durham, Ont. Position held: Vice-president of Opheleo. Next year : Plans to enter Wellesley Hospital. BASKETBALL Betty Williamson, Barbara Parker, Margaret Davison, Marion Little, Catherine Bryans, Barbara Thomas, Audrey Piddington. PREFECTS Louise Jamieson, Elizabeth Trees, Betty Williamson, Katharine Robarts, Audrey Piddington. Officers Hon. President — Miss Read. President — Mary McLean. First Vice-President — Edythe Hewitt. Second Vice-President — Mabel Rich- ardson Bertram. Secretary — Mary Hanna Hall. Treasurer — Margaret Henderson. Treasurer of Scholarship Fund — Jean Morton. Convenor of Sewing — Daisy Robert- son Gall. Slogan Representative — Ainslie Mc- Michael. Committee — Caroline Bull, Philippa Chapman, Ella Lumbers Gibson, Mary Glennie, Isabel Pirie Lewis, Margery Watson. The first executive meeting of the B.H.A.A. was held at the school, Fri- day evening, October 4th. The Presi- dent, Mary McLean, was in the chair. Plans for the coming year were dis- cussed. It was decided to continue with the sewing meetings, to be held at Branksome Monday afternoons. Daisy Robertson Gall very kindly con- sented to be convenor of this group. A tea was held at the school the afternoon of October 28th. A silver collection was taken with which to buy supplies for layettes. Miss Read and Mary McLean received the girls and tea was served in the Common Room. An executive meeting was held at the school the evening of January 27th. It was decided to have a 60 The Branksome Slogan 61 Bridge Monday afternoon, February 17th. This was duly held and was a great success, about two hundred being present. An exceptionally large number ac- cepted Miss Read ' s invitation to dinner Saturday evening, April 25th. Covers were laid for over three hun- dred. The following toasts were proposed : — The King, proposed by Miss Read. The School, proposed by Helen Rooke, responded to by Janet Rally. The Alumnae, proposed by Betty Williamson, responded to by Grace Ponton Hargraft. The Graduating Class, proposed by Mary Becker, re- sponded to by Jean Macdonald. Miss Read, in her usual happy man- ner, gave a brief talk on the School in general and the Alumnae particu- larly, stressing just what the Associ- ation has accomplished in the years it has been functioning. Miss Read also spoke of the school farm, Clan- dale Heights , just above Richmond Hill, which was purchased last Autumn, and of the house at No. 16 Elm Avenue, which wa acquired this Spring. The Annual Meeting and election of officers then took place. The offi- cers were re-elected and the follow- ing are to form the committee : — Gladys Simpson Brown, Margaret Kent McKelvey, Eleanor Hughes, Joan Knowlton, Lois Plant and Betty Williamson. The reports of the sec- retary, treasurer and convenor of sewing were read and confirmed. A Fashion Show of clothes dating back to 1906 followed, and was most entertaining and amusing. The Presi- dent presented Miss Read with an evening bag on behalf of the Alumnae, as a slight token of appreciation and to mark the thirtieth anniversary of her connection with the school. Members of the Alumnae acted as ushers at the Physical Training Demonstration held in the Varsity Arena, Friday evening. May first. Mary Glennie was responsible for asking the girls to assist. The Committee are arranging for a tea to be held at Clansdale Heights the end of May, but details are not available before this report goes to press. MARY HANNA HALL, Secretary. 62 The Branksome Slogan AMOUNTS RAISED BY BRANKSOME HALL ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION FOR PRIZES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND MEMORIALS PRIZES Christine Auld Nora Eaton Margaret Eaton Lenore Gooderham Cherry Mary Gooderham Mary Hanna Hall Phyllis Hollinrake Florence Kemp Shirley McEvoy Mary McLean Muriel Moore Bragg Resident Pupils Isabel and Susan Ross Jean Ross Eleanor Ross Stewart Elizabeth Scott Warren Margery Watson Tow Total $2,500. SCHOLARSHIP FUND $8,100. MEMORIALS Ethel Ames Coombs Ruth Caven Norah Campbell Jean Hume Margaret T. Scott Dora Olive Thompson Total $4,000. GRAND TOTAL $14,600. JEAN MORTON, Treasurer, Scholarship Fund. April 25, 1936. UilttmJinuMlh Miss Read was abroad last summer and spent a few days at ' Les Fougeres , Lausanne, visiting Mademoiselle Chaubert. Kathleen Wilson Leslie is the Montreal Alumnae representative and sends us the following regarding Old Girls in that city. Viola Cameron is editing a new national monthly magazine called ' Knitting and Home Crafts . The first number appeared in April. Viola ' s hobby is clay modelling and she won first prize in a competition held last summer in Montreal with the model of the head of the wee son of Jessie Wright Evans. Gwendolen Bell (Hamilton), who is a graduate of a New York hospital, is now working in the Neurological Institute and Olive Clemons, who graduated from the Royal Victoria last year, is taking a Public Health course at McGill. Marion Wilson is head nurse of a medical ward at R.V.H. and Marjorie Apedaile is in training at that same institution. Lorna McLean Sheard produced and played the lead in Medea at McGill University Theatre in April. She also took the part of Queen Elizabeth in the Dark Lady of the Sonnets , produced by the Montreal Repertory Theatre. Dorothy Knowlton Russell and Corrie Cowie Barber are recent additions to the Montreal Alumnae. Bessie Boehm is buyer for the Ensemble Shop in Eaton ' s Montreal store. Last summer she was abroad on a buying trip. Peggy Gait has a secretarial position with Canadian Industries and Dorothy gives her services twice a week in the Junior League Superfluity Shop. Eleanor Sykes McCulloch was in Jamaica last winter and Katherine Crombie Wales in Miami. Mary Martin Small is living in St. Anne de Bellevue and Alice Reid Carley in Como, P.Q. Evelyn Mackay Gerow is coming to Toronto in Sep- tember to reside and Marjorie Franklin Jones Bruce has moved to London, 63 64 The Branksome Slogan England. Helen Wilson Liersch is going abroad this summer and will then come back to Toronto to live. Sylvia Eby Campbell and her two children spent last year in England, where her husband, who is in the Flying Corps, was taking a course. They are now making their home in Ottawa. Barbara Graham, who has just finished her third year at Queen ' s Uni- versity, won the David B. Sabbath Scholarship in Psychology, and Mary Graham the H. F. Dupis Scholarship in Mathematics, first year. Congratu- lations ! Other Branksomeites at Queen ' s are Margaret Griffis, Maude Edmison, Ruth Morgan, Helen Ackerman and Margery Morton. Among those in their first year. University of Toronto, are Margaret Beck, Mary Becker, Charlotte Deacon, Kathleen Hair, Ruth Carlyle, Mary Gooderham, Mary Harrison, Jean Loblaw, Margaret Mickle, Jeanne Montgomery, Jean Ross and Margaret Sorenson. Mary McFarland is taking her M.A. in Psychology. Jane Wilson, Margaret Boughton and Cathleen Clark are taking the Dental Nurses ' course. Florena Cramp is attending the Warren Business College, Kirkland Lake. Mary Wardlaw is taking the Household and Social Science course at King ' s College, London, England. Elisabeth Saunderson is at Somerville College, Oxford. Janet Garfield is attending Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville. Betty White is at Stoneleigh College, Rye Beach, N.H., and Elizabeth Ann Tanner is at college in Milwaukee. Millicent Raymond is in a French school. New York, and Peggy Marshall is at Les Fougeres , Lausanne. Ora Forster and Katie Clark are at Columbia, and Marjorie Torrie is at the Katharine Gibb School, New York City. Clare Keachie was one of two girls to pass with honours at Macdonald, Guelph, in the two-year associate class, June, 1935. Katharine Dawson spent the winter studying piano in Paris, France. Virginia Piers is taking her Bachelor of Music at Dalhousie and is teaching at Seagates School, Halifax. Marion Gibson is teaching Arts and Crafts at the East End Y.W.C.A. Lily Shannon Plant ' s two daughters are at Branksome this year and Edith Ohrt Wheelwright sends us her third daughter. The daughter of Esther Eddis Lane is in the residence and in the day school are the children of Beatrice Morang McLaughlin, Muriel Scholfield Grant, Emma Cox Barber, Nan Gooch Hutchinson and Marion Baillie Gree n, who have come to us this year. Jean Morton (Toronto) sends us a niece, and Margery Morton, Margaret Boughton and Virginia Birmingham send sisters who are in the residence. Mary Barker is head of the Physical Education Department for Women at the University of Western Ontario, London. Gretchen Gray is Physical Director at the Central Neighbourhood House and Norah Fletcher at Loretto College. Helen Turner and Eleanor Gibson entered the February class at the The Branksome Slogan 65 Wellesley Hospital and Betty Hathway is in training at the Western Hospital. Margaret Mackenzie attained second highest standing in practical work at the graduation exercises of the Toronto General Hospital last May. Two prizes won at the Wellesley Hospital the same month were the Herbert A. Bruce Scholarship for operating room technique, Edith Innes, and the R. J. Mac- Millan Scholarship for bedside nursing, Evelyn McAlpine. Catherine Cleghom returned last summer from Labrador, where she spent two years as community worker in the Grenfell Labrador Mission. She is now executive secretary for the mission. Helen McLennan is doing newspaper work in England. She is a reporter on the Surrey Comet, Kingston-on-Thames. Lucille Dumaresq spent the winter in England with her sister, Jacqueline Dumaresq Smith. Molly Ponton Armitage is living in Vancouver and may be addressed 3890 Alexandra Ave. Jessie Renfrew Symonds, Hazel Wilkinson Russell and Ruth Eaton Brown are living in England. Helen Anderson Magnusson ' s address is Uppakra Skane, Sweden. Two recent additions to the New York Alumnae are Margaret McGlashan McAlpin and Lois Brooks Harshaw, the latter has a small daughter, Judith by name. Jessie Kelly Barker and Margaret Scott Brooks are domiciled in Columbus, Ohio, while Edna Chown Morse is making her home in Norwich, Connecticut. Marguerite Clark Somers and family are spending a year or two in France. Sally Morton and her family have moved from Tunapuna and her address is now 18 de Verteuil St., Port of Spain. Sally has a position in the record office of the Port of Spain Broadcasting Corp. Mona LeGallais French, who has been living in Carmanville, New- foundland, will spend the summer in Twillingate. In the autumn she expects to go to England, where her husband, who is a doctor, will take a course. Helen Jarvis Anderson has been in Ottawa for the past year but, after a six weeks ' trip to England, expects to return to Toronto in the autumn. Marjorie Gillbard was awarded the King ' s Jubilee Medal. Congratu- lations, Marjorie. Norah Lyle won the Porter Memorial trophy at the Mississauga Golf Club in the Annual Eighteen Hole competition last September, and Eleanor obtained third prize. Marion Miller was one of four members of Canada ' s Olympic Ski team. Betty Stambaugh has a position with the Bell Telephone Co., and Joan Knowlton was camp secretary at Glen Bernard last summer. We were so sorry to hear that both Yvonne Cherry and Helen Berney recently met with accidents which necessitate them being in plaster casts. We hope for speedy recoveries. Mary Stewart made her New York debut as a singer at the Town Hall, January nineteenth. One critic said of her: — ' ' Beauty, a truly regal stage presence, dramatic talent and a colourful mezzo-soprano voice of moderate volume and range are the equipment this young Canadian brings to a promising concert career. She seemed to suffer slightly from stage fright in the trying 66 The Branksome Slogan ' ' Laudamus Te of her opening number, but, in the Brahms group which followed, and throughout the remainder of a full-test programme sang with the ease, poise and confidence of an assured artist. Judith Kelly English ' s first book, It Won ' t Be Flowers , has just been published. A critic says: Miss Kelly has sensitivity, a feathery Mansfield touch, she is eager and serious and she likes to think straight. Among those who spent some weeks in the South this winter are Jean McMichael, Dorothy White, Willo Love, Amy and Mary McArthur, Helen Sheppard Skene, Alice Le Pan, Rhoda McArthur, Phyllis HoUinrake, Mary Hendrie Gumming and Marjorie Evans Britt in Florida. Mabel Russell Davey and Gladys Bishop Van Duzer were in Galifornia and Betty Gonnell in Honolulu. Jean and Rosemary McWilliams visited Hawaii and Japan. Mary Gurran and Jean Morton (Quebec) were in Jamaica. Jean Fleck Barclay left for Galifornia in March and spent Easter in Vancouver and Isabel Lumbers Day was in Nassau for a short time. Grace Ponton Hargraft sailed on a cruise of the West Indies in March and Dora and Miriam Fox sailed for England the same month as also did Louise Dreyer Geikie. Aileen Galvert Davies was on a cruise to the West Indies and to South America last autumn and Pauline Lea spent the winter in Winnipeg. Elizabeth Scott Warren was in New York in April, and while there saw Jean Francis Avery and Jean Ganong Eaton. Peggy Waldie sailed on a trip to Panama the end of February and Jessica Johnston Phippen visited Bermuda. Margaret Donald, who was visiting friends in Nassau this winter, took the part of Una Verity in the thrilling mystery play, Ladies-in- Waiting , in the University Gollege Alumnae Association Dramatic Glub ' s production given in November. Trudean Spencer came to Toronto by air in February. Louise went to Galifornia the same month. Margaret Rigg s is a most enthusiastic skier and was in Banff this winter for the ski championships. Peggy and Jean McRae, Virginia Birmingham and Betty McNeely are at the University of British Golumbia and Mary Hutton is taking a business course at Pitman ' s. Marion Goote is to be married this summer in Hawaii to a surgeon at Kula Sanatorium, Honolulu. Agnes Gampbell Heslip attended the meetings of the Women ' s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Ghurch held in Ottawa in April. The Branksome Slogan 67 Helen Grisdale Graham is President of the Twentieth Century Liberal Club, Ottawa. Joan Romeyn is the President of the Women ' s Student Christian Movement, University College. Helen Chitty Burke is Vice-Presi- dent of a Charity Benefit Society in Sault Ste. Marie and has spent a busy winter organizing teas, bridges, etc. Norah Jordan, Elizabeth Lewis and Jacqueline Northway were Vivienne Lewis Nor thway ' s bridesmaids. Grace Bone and Louise Spencer performed the same office for Betty Gordon Merritt, Eleanor Watt for Lois Coryell Gray, Anne Radcliff and Daphne Mitchell for Louise Dreyer Geikie and Joan and Ruth Knowlton, Beatrice Johnston Howard and Margaret Withers for Dorothy Knowlton Russell. Elaine Ellsworth, Peggy Waldie and Anne Radcliff are members of the Volunteer Emergency Squad of the Women ' s Auxiliary of the Toronto Humane Society. The squad was formed to relieve the overworked staff of the Humane Society of routine emergency calls. Recent additions to Life Members of the Alumnae are Esther McWaters, Eleanor Ross Stewart and Helen Rooke. The following Old Girls visited the school : — Hazel Wilkinson Russell, Ora Forster, Mary Martin, Peggy Gilmour, Trudean Spencer, Viola Cameron, Phyllis Shepard, Dorothy Misener, Dorothy Kennedy Smith, Betty Evans, Barbara and Mary Graham, Ruth Langlois Smith, Wynifred Gray Goodeve, Florence Eraser Smith, Helen Marshall, Elizabeth Bryden Dickson, Irene Dunbar, Agnes McGhie Ross, Jessie Wright Evans, Billie Pryce Jones, Mar- jorie Torrie. It is interesting to notice the number of Old Girls who are among the advertisers in this copy of the Slogan . The Branksome Slogan Births Jessie Barr Chilton, a daughter, April 19th. Catherine Hyde Phin, a son, May 7th. Margaret Maclean Maclaren, a daughter, June. Helen Robertson Shannon, a son, June 3rd. Kathleen Freel Vernor, a son, June 8th. Marjorie Franklin Jones Bruce, a son, June 14th. Phyllis Langdon Edwards, a daughter, June 24th. Nancy Wilson Lord, a daughter, July 2nd. Adele O ' Hara Quartermain, a daughter, July 4th. Edith McKay Eastwood, a son, July 14th. Grace Knight Gooderham, a daughter, July 16th. Esther Outerbridge Joell, twin daughters, Aug. 1st. Margaret Phippen McKee, a son, Aug. 31st. Ann Bastedo Blaikie, a daughter, Sept. 10th. Helen Findlay Plaxton, a daughter, Sept. 13th. Phyllis Jones Byrne, a son, Sept. Suzanne Scott Mitchell, a daughter, Oct. 14th. Katherine Aitken Lloyd, a daughter, Oct. Ida Wilkinson Beaumont, a daughter, Nov. 21st. Persis Coleman Cutler, a son, Dec. 2nd. Mercie Moore Carrick, a daughter, Dec. 4th. Flora Featherstonhaugh Deeks, a daughter, Dec. 6th. Lois Tedman Stockdale, a son, Dec. 19th. Isabel Ivey Chester, a daughter, Jan. 18th. Helen Warwick Steen, a daughter, Jan. 18th. Betty Corrigan Lee, a son, Jan. 24th. Jessie Kelly Barker, a daughter, Jan. 28th. Georgina Carman Bryden, a daughter, Jan. 31st. Edna Pratt Pinchin, a son, Feb. 19th. Eileen Odeyaine Cuthbertson, a son, Feb. 22nd. Shirley West Gossage, a son, March 5th. Constance Harding Bradshaw, a son, March 15th. Olive Murphy McDowell, a son, March 16th. Margaret Despard Northey, a son, March 19th. Barbara George Pearson, a daughter, March 27th. Marion Long Daglish, a son, March 31st. Isabel Pirie Lewis, a son, April 7th. Kathleen Wilson Leslie, a son, April Uth. Lucy Hunter Harrington, a daughter, April 20th. Mary Parker Freeburne, a daughter, April 28th. Catherine McBumey Baker-Carr, a daughter, April 29th. Ruth Eaton Brown, a daughter. May 5th. The Branksome Slogan Staff To the Rev. and Mrs. Donald Sinclair (Miss Mary Jones), a son, June 30th. Marriages Elizabeth Robson to Jas. Coutts Walker, May 24th. Doris Ovans to Wm. Wayne Knight, May 25th. Alexandrina Donald to Philip B. F. Smith, June 1st. Ruth Eaton to Maurice Ashley Brown, June 1st. Lx)uise Langford to Donald D. Sutherland, June 1st. Loma Adams to Patrick Kingston Willan, June 8th. Margaret West to Wm. F. Dewar. Elinor Williams to R. Burns Lind, June 12th. Marion Cann to Wm. Andolsek, June 16th. Wilma Bate to G. H. Clifford Smith, June. Dorothy Knowlton to Norman E. Russell, June 22nd. Elizabeth Piersol to Ronald G. Campbell, June 22nd. Mary Duff Wilson to Richard G. Wace, June 27th. Roma Wessells to Frederick E. Moffatt, July 1st. Helen Ross to Geo. F. A. Mackay, July 4th. Eileen Magill to Rene P. A. Cera, July 25th. Frances Whitman to John Roberts Davies, Aug. 10th. Mona Miller to Harold A. Tomalin, Aug. 14th. Dorothy Warren O ' Hara to Frederick Wm. Percival, Aug. 16th. Hazel Wilkinson to Jas. Hamilton Russell, Aug. 24th. Isobel Kastner to Marcus D. MacMahon, Aug. 31st. Doris McPhail to John A. Denman, Aug. 31st. Ruth Ryan to Thos. B. Russell, Sept. 7th. Evelyn Nickle to A. Gordon Campbell, Sept. 14th. Elizabeth Brydon to Douglas M. Dickson, Sept. 18th. Louise Dreyer to John G. Geikie, Sept. 21st. Vivienne Lewis to John H. Northway, Sept. 21st. Lois Coryell to Gerald M. Gray, Sept. 28th. May Eyer to Robt. Waker Keast, Oct. 4th. Dorothy Thayer to Cecil D. Banwell, Oct. 5th. Elizabeth Walton to Eric Richardson, Oct. 5th. Daphne Boone to Leslie G. Sams, Oct. 23rd. Justine Campbell to Geo. A. Richardson, Oct. 26th. Margaret Pyke to Don G. Henshaw, Oct. 26th. Ruby Joe Cannon to Raymond J. Richardson, Nov. 6th. Mona LeGallais to Donald B. French, Nov. 16th. Margery Watson to Donald K. Tow, Nov. 16th. 70 The Branksome Slogan Betty Gordon to Francis W. I. Merritt, Nov. 18th. Edna Chown to Lyman R. Morse, Nov. 29th. IHma Kennedy to Arthur Jackson, Nov. 30th. Margaret McGlashan to Kenneth R. McAlpin, Jan. 4th. Rosara Roberts to Morton E. Olson, Jr., Jan. 4th. Nora Jordan to Edmond L. Macnachton, March 25th. Helen Anderson to Knut Magnusson, April 14th. Elsie Francis to Ralph H. Tetlow, May 2nd. Joan Shaw to Boyd Caldwell, May 2nd. Deaths Thos. H. Smallman, husband of Eleanor Leonard Smallman, June 16th. Herbert J. Liersch, husband of Helen Wilson Liersch, Nov. 20th. Julie, daughter of Majory Ellis Russell, March 25th. iHemoriam Bessie Home, May 23rd. Margaret Robb, June 16th, Helen Tucker, Oct. 1st. Mary Hendry, Feb. 29th. SOME OF OUR SUCCESSFUL ALUMNAE WARM WEATHER FAVOURITES DRESSES FOR SPORTS • DAY • EVENING — BEACH and BATHING ACCESSORIES — MILLINERY IN OUR NEW COTTON SHOP MARY OLIVIA 100 GERRARD ST. WEST ADelaide 0467 HAND-LOOM WEAVING BAGS, SCARVES BABY BLANKETS SKIRT LENGTHS with MATCHING WOOLS LOOMS. SHUTTLES, Etc. GLASS, POTTERY IMPORTED KNITTING WOOLS HAND KNIT GARMENTS MADE TO ORDER CAMP OWAISSA A SUMMER CAMP FOR GIRLS The Camp Director, Mrs. Wm. Anderson (Helena Wighton), was a student at Branksome Hall, a graduate of the Margaret Eaton School, and served for some time as Physical Director and Secretary of the Y.W.C.A. Mrs. Anderson is assisted by a staff carefully chosen for their natural ability in leader- ship, their training and experience and includes a graduate nurse, qualified swimming instructor and general councillors. CAMP DIRECTOR MRS. WM. ANDERSON Phone— Melrose 5195 519 Markham Street, Toronto, Ont. After July 1st, address your communications to CAMP OWAISSA R. R. No. 1, Dunsford P.O., Ont. 72 The Branksome Slogan WHEN YOU ' RE HUNGRY BETWEEN MEALS . . . WHENEVER YOU CRAVE SOMETHING SPECIALLY GOOD . . . AND WHEN ONLY THE FINEST IN CHOCOLATE WILL SATISFY YOU TREAT YOURSELF TO- THE BEST MILK CHOCOLATE MADE The Branksome Slogan 1832 1936 THE BANK of NOVA SCOTIA Established 1832 WORLD WIDE FACILITIES IN EVERY DEPARTMENT OF BANKING Branches from Coast to Coast in Canada Newfoundland, Jamaica, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, New York, Chicago, Boston, London, England Over a Century of Banking Service 74 The Branksome Slogan Compliments of British American Oil The Branksome Slogan 75 Johnston Crossley McComb Limited SMART WASH DRESSES — and — Havergal Sportswear TAILORED SKIRTS AND JACKETS 74 Wellington St. W., Toronto 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 76 The Branksome Slogan Scotch, English Imported Wools Angoras, Chenilles, Cottons, and Bouclettes, also Angel Skin, in the New Spring Shades. HAND-KNIT GARMENTS MADE TO ORDER NEEDLEPOINT TAPESTRIES Spring Style Books Are Now In Free instructions given under Miss Dun- can ' s personal supervision. THE ORIGINAL JEANE DUNCAN 913 YONGE ST. Midway 5515 Permanent Waving Eyebrow Dyeing Individual Hair Waves Eyelash Dyeing Miss T. Armstrong Individual Hairdressing Parlor 685 Yonge St. — Upstairs Next to Uptown Post Office Midway 3436 HOLLAND LINEN THE STATIONERY IN THE BLUE BOX FOR SOCIAL CORRESPONDENCE W. J. GAGE COMPANY Limited Winnipeg TORONTO Montreal SPECIALTIES AT THE BI-A-CAKE Twisted Milk Rolls, 30c Doz. Coffee Buns (for Toasting) 5c Each Angel Cakes, 25c to $1.00 Black Walnut Squares, 45c Doz. Chocolate Marshmallow Cakes, 75c Our Famous Cocoanut Layer Cake, 65c Small Cocoanut Cakes, 25c Chinese Chews, 30c Doz. Nut and Date Bread, 20c Loaf Cheese and Plain Tea Biscuits, 15c Doz. Bi-a-cake Food Shop 28 Bloor St. E., KI. 9404 (at Yonge) 1425 Yonge St., HY. 9755 (at St. Clair) The Branksome Slogan 77 The Choice of Thousands — the popular coffee at a popular price. Blended and packed hy experts to ensure its freshness. Sold at all LOBLAW GROCETERIAS Inserted with the compliments of the INSTITUTIONAL Dept. (Special Order) LOBLAW GROCETERIAS CO., Limited Fleet Street Toronto 78 The Branksome Slogan COMPLIMENTS OF Reed-Canadian Engravers LIMITED CREATIVE ART - ENGRAVERS PHOTOGRAPHY - RETOUCHERS 1 79 John Street, Toronto TELEPHONE AD. 1691 The Branksome Slogan 79 PEtSOWL PSYCHOLOGY By MORLEY DAINOW A book that will enable you to get more out of life Mr. Dainow sees inside people ' s minds — He sees inside your mind. He knows your doubts, your fears, and by his great experience he knows how to help you to overcome them. He knows your strength, too, and he shows you how to use it to your best advantage. If you learn these things, you will ap- proach nearer to the happiness and success that you desire. Price $1 SIR ISAAC PITMAN SONS (CANADA) LIMITED 381-383 Church Street EL. 7912 TORONTO NERVOUS ? Jumpy, jittery people ean lay most of their troubles at tbe doorstep of defective eyes! Corrected eyesi bt means cool, steady nerves, a clear, keen mind, and a sunny dis- position. TORONTO OPTICIANS LIMITED 12 Bloor St. East— Suite 20-21 George W. Keevil — Optometrist USIC May we call your attention to our large and well-assorted stock of Everything in Sheet Music and Music Books . . . From Bach and Beethoven to the latest popular ' ' Hit, our selection is most complete. MUSIC FOR THE HOME, SCHOOL AND CHURCH Miniature Full Scores Opera Scores HEINTZMAN CO., Limited MUSIC DEPARTMENT 195 Yonge Street, Toronto PERMANENT WAVING The most up-to-date methods for comfort and satisfaction. May we suggest one of these for your next water wave? SYNCRONOLE The Double Wind WIRELESS or Non- Electric pgiemc Phones— ELgin 8430-8439 219 Ryrie Bldg., Toronto Comer Shuter and Yonge Sts. LEON CLEMAN, Proprietor 80 The Branksome Slogan Wesley E, Barker Insurance in All Branches Fire, Liability Accident 95 KING STREET WEST TORONTO - - ONT. Phone ELgin 3650 LEONE COON BEAUTY SALON MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING RAndolph 5324 There will, in all probability, be a WEDDING Some ciay in your Home And if it be anywhere within the Province it will not be too far to think of us for the CATERING 719 YONGE ST. (At Bloor) TORONTO The Branksome Slogan 81 The Diet Kitchen Tea Rooms 72 BLOOR AT BAY STREET Breakfast Luncheons Teas Dinners 8 to 10 11 to 3 4 to 5.30 5 to 8 Telephones: Kln sdale 4382, 4905 Open Sundays and Holidays Meals served in the garden in summer COMPLIMENTS OF G. TAMBLYN, LIMITED A ' ' Tamblyn Saves You Money Drug Store Near You in TORONTO Stores also in: HAMILTON— GUELPH— KITCHENER STRATFORD— BRANTFORD— LONDON ST. CATHARINES— WINDSOR— CHATHAM OSHAWA— NIAGARA FALLS and KINGSTON SUMMER STORAGE FOR YOUR . . . ORIENTAL AND DOMESTIC RUGS BAKER CARPET CLEANING CO. 25 Lightbourne Ave. LL. 3194 82 The Branksome Slogan Phone: Midway 3511 Barkers ' Bread Ltd. Manufacturers of High-class Bread and Rolls 555 DAVENPORT ROAD TORONTO INVIGORATES NOURISHES and SUSTAINS ROBERTSON ' S MALTED MILK CHOCOLATE BAR ROBERTSON BROTHERS Umited TORONTO CANADA SOLE MANUFACTURERS The Branksome Slogan 83 Oculists ' Prescriptions ' f% %ti S Quick Repair . Filled. Lenses Ground 20% Discount to Students on the Premises. OPCCiCIAN nd Instructors. 21 Bloor St. W., Toronto. KI. 8203 Ask your Grocer for TEA CUP Orange Pekoe TEA A beautiful Freda Pattern English China Cup and Saucer Free with every pound, or you may select a different piece of a 97 piece set of the same pattern, each time you buy Tea Cup Orange Pekoe Tea. Sold by all Adanac Stores and most Independent Grocers in Ontario. Blended and Packed by JAMES LUMBERS CO., Limited TORONTO FOR QUALITY The meeting place for Branksome girls 409 BLOOR ST. EAST - TORONTO Midway 0233 84 The Branksome Slogan SWISS SERVICES ALWAYS RELIABLE SOFT fVATER WASHING Send us your finest Lingerie, Silks, Flannels, Shirts and Collars. You will be more than satisfied with our service. Phone Waverley 3051 Many lines to Central SWISS LAUNDRY 105 SIMCOE STREET het Our Telephone Wire Be Your Clothes Line The Branksome Slogan 85 SPECIALISTS IN PERMANENT WAVING HAIR TINTING MARCELS AND FINGER WAVING Sbeal 56 Bloor St. W. KL 1293 W. O. WIEGAND A 1936 Model shown in all leathers and the popular Gabardine H. C BLACHFORD LIMITED 286 Yonge St. At Dundas St. Panoramic Photography Co. G. W. LATTA, Proprietnr 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 Klngsdale 0062 HEADQUARTERS For Good Things to Eat ! CANDIES ICE CREAM PASTRY 32 Stores in Ontario 86 The Branksome Slogan ▲ ▲ DEER PARK LIVERY AND SERVICE STATION 1365 YONGE STREET AT ROSEHILL Midway 2461 CADILLAC CARS FOR HIRE All 7-Passenger Cars Uniformed Chauffeurs STANDARD RATES Special Wedding Service Out-of-Town Trips at Special Rates MODERN SERVICE STATION Tires — Accessories — Repairs Sub-Station 65 ADELAIDE SToW. ▼ ▼ Interlake Superfine Crepe Unexcelled for making Novelties, Flowers, Costumes, etc has 100% stretch and retains the shape into which it is formed. Ask your dealer or write direct INTERLAKE TISSUE MILLS CO LTD. 388 University Ave. TORONTO 2 WALL PAPERS Samples Supplied upon Request ROUTLEYS LIMITED 744 Yonge Street, Toronto The Branksome Slogan 87 Like Many Other Things that are daily used you don ' t appreciate them until they get out of order. Remember us when your plumbing needs attention. We send reliable work- men immediately upon receipt of your telephone call. C D. HENRY Sl SON SANITARY AND HEATING ENGINEERS ALGOMA ST., MIMICO. Phone New Tor. 249 MINEOLA RD., PORT CREDIT. Phone, P.C. 547W Dickie Construction Company Limited TORONTO SHOES THE SEASON ' S LATEST STYLES IN SHOES AT P. S. Blachford ' s 748 YONGE ST. (Just below Bloor) KIngsdale 3214 88 The Branksome Slogan Business Established 40 Years Ed. Wheatley Butcher and Purveyor Finest Quality of Meats Poultry and Vegetables in Season 288 QUEEN STREET EAST ELgin 6796 The Branksome Slogan 89 POR EVERYTHING YOU DESIRE IN DRY CLEAN- ING . . . TRY UNIFLO DRY-CLEANING (Central Branch) KINGSDALE 2344 United Cleaners and Dyers Owners and Operators of Canada Finest Cold Storage Vaults Jersey Farm Brand ' ' THE GOODS OF QUALITY MACIVERCO- WHOLESALE PROVISION MERCHANTS 250 King Street East, Toronto WA. 1205 Melrose 7662 120 Earlsdale Ave. Toronto A. T. Parsons Co. INTERIOR and EXTERIOR DECORATORS ESTIMATES FURNISHED Colour Schemes Submitted on Request Phone ADeL 1815 Bananas a Specialty W. T. 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