Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1938 volume:

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A matched string of pearls was to be Connie ' s the day she joined the church. But how Victorian — to join Church to please Grandmother and possess the pearls. Her brother, Frank, said she was crazy not to — he ' d join church any day for a Rolls Royce, so the pearls were Connie ' s to take back to college. Read this fascinating book, you will enjoy every page of it. Price, 65c. Grace Livingston Hill— THE CHRISTMAS BRIDE. A delightful romance full of rich sentiment and feeling. The story opens with Gregory Sterling, now a wealthy man, just returning to his home from the West. Almost overnight his wealth had come to him. He had no relatives whom he could count on, not even Alice Blair, the little girl he had thought he loved until the day she ran away with another man. Another delightful Hill story. Price, 65c. Grace Livingston Hill— THE RANSOM. White velvet linings to silver draperies, marble floors, alabaster lamps, crystal flowers, and voluptuous bits of statutory: It might have been an iceberg so white and lonesome it looked. This was the world of unrealities that Charmain had built around her, and now she was gone — out of it all — snatched away from the white velvet life she had planned. Price, 65c. Grace Livingston Hill— WHITE ORCHIDS. This book is the story of Camilla ' s love and of her trials while the course of true love is not running at all smoothly. It is a rich and courageous novel that stirs the heart and imagination and will long be remembered by every reader. Price, 65c. Grace Livingston Hill— HAPPINESS HILL. Did she love Lew Lauderdale, Jane wondered — Lew, handsome and debonair, who had millions — or did she perhaps love John Sherwood, the poor young man with the kind eyes- who worked in the ofl ce with her? If she married Lew all the girls would envy her. But was Lew going to ask her to marry him— or would he offer her something else. Price, 65c. THE UPPER CANADA TRACT AND BOOK SOCIETY 406 YONGE STREET - TORONTO 2, ONT. THE BEST IN LITERATURE ESTABLISHED 1897 INVESTMENT SUGGESTIONS F.H. DEACON fii CO. Members Toronto Stock Exchange 197 BAY STREET, TORONTO Phone: ELgin 3401 The Branksome Slogan 3 Now is the Time Despite the sense of freedom, of something more or less final, graduation is not the end. It is merely the beginning. The beginning of what? Of just what you intend to make of your future. The years stretch ahead — alluring, full of promise. So much to be done and such a long time in which to do it. But it is surprising how quickly the time goes by. Middle age confronts us before we realize it. Old age is in the offing. Middle age can be a very happy time and the sunset of life can be full of interest and pleasure — if we have made pro- vision for the future. All the advantages that money can buy may be ours if we use a little judgment at the outset of our career. A life insurance policy takes only a small amount in the way of annual deposits but it guarantees a definite sum of money at a definite time. It is one of the safest and surest of all investments. You can ' t lose. The younger you are, the smaller are the annual payments. Let one of our representatives advise you as to which of our several policies will best suit your particular needs. You will never be sorry. THE MUTUAL LIFE Assurance Company OF CANADA HEAD OFFICE - WATERLOO, ONTARIO ESTABLISHED 1869 4 The Branksome Slogan How would you like to be her ! FIRST in School and Sport ! New Seal Cap Guards Its Purity THIS girl ' s gat what it takes — a trigger mind and lots of pep — and is she popular! Every day she drinks plenty of milk — City Dairy Golden Crest, the milk that — like her, has everything. It ' s irradiated — that means sunshine. It ' s homogenized — that means Cream in every drop. It ' s quality controlled — that means it ' s pure. It comes from selected herds — that means it ' s the besL No wonder she ' s peppy. Drink a quart of City Dairy Golden Crest in some form every day. You ' ll notice the dif- ference—so will your chums. GOLDEN CREST The Branksome Slogan 5 For Years ... Sun Life Assurance Company OF CANADA has been recosnized as the great International Life Insurance Company of the Dominion FOR YEARS THE COMPANY HAS PROVIDED : Protection for the home. Income for education. Income for old age. On request, we shall gladly send a representative to explain to you a plan of Life Insurance which will adequately cover your requirements. SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA Supervisor for Western Ontario: JOHN A. TORY TORONTO 6 The Branksome Slogan Sold at all LOBLAW GROCETERIAS Inserted with the compliments of the INSTITUTIONAL Dept. (Special Order) LOBLAW GROCETERIAS CO., Limited Fleet Street - Toronto The Branksome Slogan 7 nbretti ' S College A modern Boarding School for boys of Elementary and High School ages. Highest academic standards. Matriculation courses for entrance to the Universities and R.M.C. Small classes and residential life ensure individual attention. A sound education in exceptionally healthful and beautiful surroundings. Twenty miles north of Toronto; new buildings equipped to meet the requirements of every boy. Boys below 1st year High School may be entered as Weekly Boarders at a reduced fee. Transportation via chartered Gray Coach is provided by the School. For prospectus and Book of Views write to KENNETH G. B. KETCHUM, BA Headmaster, St. Andrew ' s College, Aurora, Ontario TELEPHONE: Midway 5252 Whitewood ' s Riding School R. E. WHITEHEAD, Prop.— Late Serst.-Major, 4th C.M.R. Rear of 921 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario Upper and Lower Schools Separate Residences Memorial Chapel 857 feet altitude 220 acres Finest playing fields in Canada Glass-roofed Swimming Pool PRIVATE ROAD FROM STABLE TO RAVINE SPECIAL ATTENTION TO COLLEGE STUDENTS Riding and Driving Taught by Competent Instructors Saddle Horse Training a Specialty 8 The Branksome Slogan FOR A SPORTING VACATION To be sure of getting the greatest enjoyment from your game, choose depend- able equipment from the Wilson line for TENNIS GOLF ARCHERY BADMINTON CAMP OUTFITS May we send you our New Summer Sports Catalogue? The HAROLD A. WILSON CO. LIMITED 299 YONGE ST. Phone ELgin, 0381 TORONTO To express our sincere ap- preciation of the continued patronage of the Faculty Students and Graduates of : : : Branksome Hall : : : CLEANERS • DYERS • FURRIERS TORONTO Midway 5432 The Branksome Slogan 9 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 THE NEW BANTAM MODEL EUams Duplicator 18 complete For the Individual Teacher Especially adapted for teachers who wish to prepare students ' notes at home. We will forward a bantam to you on approval for 10 days. A trial will convince you what a practical little Duplicator this model is for school work. NATIONAL STATIONERS LIMITED 115 YORK ST. TORONTO 10 The Branksome Slogan The First Step . . . A College Education is but the first step toward the necessary equipment to meet an increasingly stressful world. The prizes of the world go only to those who are best equipped. Encyclopaedia Britannica is a splendid and practical re-insurance on the cost of a College Education. Write for full particulars of the very latest edition. Cncpelopaebia Prtt annieai OF CANADA LIMITED 505 FEDERAL BUILDING - TORONTO Compliments of The Copp Clark Co-, Limited Toronto The Branksome Slogan 11 Lombard 0588 24 Winona Dr. H. E. EAMES SON Interior and Exterior Decorators Estimates Furnished Free Venetian Blinds and Interior Furnishings 12 The Branksome Slogan 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 KINGSTON and OTTAWA Phone: Midway 3511 BARKERS ' BREAD LTD. Manufacturers of High-class Bread and Rolls 555 DAVENPORT ROAD - TORONTO The Branksome Slogan 13 The ROSEDALE Ultra Mod erne BEAUTY SALON Skill and efficiency in all beauty problems. Complete Satisfaction with every Appointment 612 SHERBOURNE STREET - TORONTO (at Bloor) 4223 — RANDOLPH — 4223 WE APPRECIATE That Many Graduates of ' ' Branksome now in homes of their own in Toronto, and throughout the Province, are loyal customers of YONGE, AT BLOOR (12 TELEPHONES) 14 The Branksome Slogan COMPETENT WORKMEN ACCURATE DETAIL DEPENDABLE DELIVERY NORRIS IRON WORKS HA. 5726 1203 QUEEN ST. E., TORONTO FOR QUALITY We serve the best the market has to offer SERVICE DAY AND NIGHT The meeting place for Branksome girls 409 BLOOR ST. EAST, TORONTO Phone Midway 0233 STEVE NAAIOMOF STEVE GUGLOF The Branksome Slogan 15 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN SLOGAN REPRESENTATIVES EDITORS PATRICIA GIBBONS BARBARA MARTIN SLOGAN STAFF KITTY McMULLEN LEONE COMSTOCK JOY MACKINNON ATHOL HUGHES MARGARET KINGSMILL DOROTHY- JANE GOULDING BARBARA SLOAN NANCY WATSON MERYL BIGELOW CYNTHIA HENDERSON NANCY PATTISON JOAN ADAMS ALUMNAE REPRESENTATIVE AINSLIE McMICHAEL 16 The Branksome Slogan EVERY WOMAN CAN ACHIEVE WITH DAILY CARE The phenomenal allegiance of women all over the world to Elizabeth Arden ' s preparations is based on the fact that they accomplish exactly what Miss Arden says they will. She has taught women, everywhere, the fundamental principle of all beauty . . . the skin must be Cleansed, Toned and Soothed daily, morning and night, to retain its softness and freshness. Ardena Cleansing Cream $1.10 to $ 6.00 Ardena Skin Tonic _ 1.10 to 15.00 Special Astringent - 2.50 to 10.00 Velva Cream 1.10 to 6.00 Orange Skin Cream „ 1.10 to 8.00 La Joie de Vivre (Gland Cream), $7.50 and $15.00 TORONTO SALON . . . SIMPSON ' S New York - London - Paris - Toronto Appointments Head Girl — Barbara Parker HOUSE PREFECTS Joyce Caudwell Joan Franks Joan Marlow Rosemary Sheppard Nancy Tyrrell Barbara Waite HOUSE SUB-PREFECTS Gladys Baalim Phyllis Longmore Barbara Martin Margaret Parks Eleanor Reed DAY PREFECTS Elizabeth Callow Martha Coryell Helen Franks Patricia Gibbons Kathryn Shirriff Jean Stirling DAY SUB-PREFECTS Francean Campbell Mary Glendinning Margaret Harrison Diana Hawkins Phyllis Holden Dorothy Hoyle Joy Mackinnon Joan Mitchell Marjorie Schuch Mary Walker CLAN CHIEFTAINS Campbell — Dorothy Hoyle Douglas — Joan Franks MacAlpine — Phyllis Holden MacGregor — Margaret Parks OPHELEO SOCIETY President — Barbara Waite Vice-President — Helen Franks Secretary — Rosemary Sheppard Treasurer — Margaret Parks Committee — Jane Ross, Marjorie Schuch, Scott, Rowena Harris. BiUie McLeod — Joan Mitchell McLean — Leone Comstock Ross — Mary Glendinning Stewart — Eleanor Reed BETA KAPPA SOCIETY President — Elizabeth Callow Vice-President — Joyce Caudwell Secretary — Martha Coryell Treasurer — Joan Mitchell Committee — Helen Andrews, Kitty McMuUen, Peggy McLaren, Mary Hill. OFFICERS OF THE SENIOR SCHOOL Form V— President, Kathryn Shirriff; Vice-President, Jean Stirling; Secretary-Treasurer, Joan Marlow. Form V, Special — President, Eleanor Willard; Vice-President, Margaret Evans; Secretary Treasurer, Mary J. Waterman. Form IVA — President, Dorothy Hoyle; Vice-President, Jean Campbell; Secretary-Treasurer Louise Mackenzie. Form IVB — President, Josephine Taj ' lor; Vice-President, Peggy Hodge; Secretary-Treasurer Kathryn Gooderham. Form IV, Special — President, Sarah Lee Moxley; Vice-President, Virginia Edwards; Secretary Treasurer, Diana Marriott. Form IIIA— President, Patricia Gundy; Vice-President, Louise McLaughlin; Secretary-Treasurer. Betty Ursem. Form TIIR— President, Mary Young; Vice-President, Mary Hood; Secretary-Treasurer, Elizabeth Dickie. Form TI A— President, Doris Campbell; Vice-President, Beth Nelson; Secretary-Treasurer, Isobel Coulthard. Form IIB— President, Margery Crawford; Vice-President, Katherine Waterman; Secretary- Treasurer, Christine Pearse. Form lA— President, Anne Duncanson; Vice-President, June McEachren; Secretary-Treasurer, Mary MacMillan. Form IB— President, Alice Cochrane; Vice-President, Ruth Parkin; Secretary-Treasurer, Rosine Cera. There goes the bell I THe-TR€€ lS KNOWN- By ITS ' FRtrjT- Little by little throughout the world people are submitting to rule by dictators. They are losing the freedom and responsible government that they fought for. They are losing them mostly through laziness. When a dictator controls the country it is at least possible to shove all problems and national headaches on to his shoulders. His laws may be resented, but he has to take all the responsibility. In countries that have gained democratic government with comparative ease, the people are also inclined to become lazy and to regard the government as some all-powerful, all wealthy machine which functions regularly without their attention and thought, if prodded now and then by letters of complaint to the newspapers. It is when a people becomes apathetic that they are in danger of losing their freedom. Among high school students throughout Canada, there is a great deal of political inertia ; a lack of knowledge and a lack of interest in the different political parties and their p latforms. It seems to be a rare adolescent who reads the newspaper editorials as attentively as the ' ' funnies or who will listen to a political speech when Rudy Vallee is on the air. Democracy does not advertise itself; it has no black or brown or red shirts, no banners nor marching, no frenzied shouting for the leader. It does not appeal through hero-worship or pageantry; but should it fail because of this lack? Canadian youth would be indignant if they were to lose the privilege of voting, but they do not seem to consider it as important even as the careful choice of their spring clothes. 17 18 The Branksome Slogan It might be a good thing if we were forced to take as much interest in democracy as the youth of fascist and communist countries take in their respective governments; and were compelled to study how to improve and propagate our ideas of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion and freedom of thought. If every boy and girl looked upon his vote as a privilege and obligation and exercised his franchise carefully and conscientiously, our next generation would, without doubt, have a stronger democratic government. PATRICIA GIBBONS (Clan McLean). The Visit of Lady Tweedsmuir On the afternoon of November the 22nd, Branksome Hall was honoured by a visit from Lady Tweedsmuir. Her Excellency, accompanied by her Lady-in- Waiting, Mrs. Pape, was met at the door by a guard of honour composed of the prefects, and conducted to the drawing-room, where she was received by Miss Read, Mrs. Irving C. Hall, President of the Alumnae Association, and Mrs. W. D. Ross, after which the prefects were presented to Her Excellency. From the drawing-room the guests were conducted to the p latform of the gymnasium, and Barbara Parker, the Head Girl of the school, made a brief address of welcome to Lady Tweedsmuir. A short gymnastic contest of clan relay-races then took place, at the close of which Lady Tweedsmuir presented a prize cake to the chieftain of the winning clan, and then a bouquet of roses tied with the school colours was presented to Her Excellency by Pamela Fulford. Then followed an exhibition of swimming, while the whole school formed a guard of honour, lining the halls leading from the swimming-pool to the library. At the conclusion of the programme, tea was served in the Common Room and the members of the staff and the class officers were presented to Her Excellency. BARBARA MARTIN (Clan Ross). AN ENCOUNTER It happened one summer while I was staying by the sea. The night was dark and windy, but at intervals the clouds burst apart and the moon shone brightly. It was an ideal night for a walk and I expressed my wish to go out (to a group of visitors who were huddled around a bright cheery fire). They all stared at me in astonishment and quite frankly told me that I was crazy. Just then a low voice from the corner said, would like to accompany you as I, too, love a walk on such a night as this. Curiously, I turned to see an elderly man stand up. He was tall, and straight and came toward me with a quick, light step, a quiet smile playing on his lips. My sister whispered to me not to go but as I looked into the man ' s honest, keen, gray eyes I knew, somehow, that here was a kindred spirit. I ex- pressed my delight in having his company and the two of us walked out into the night dressed in warm sweaters and mackintoshes. A tall and silent tree — an only pine, With spreading limbs and stature lean and proud Beside the highway stood. A glar- ing sign Nailed to its trunk proclaims, Ten miles to Stroud! O what a shame — that once so proud and free The king of woodland realms in estimation. Now slave to modern times, this ancient tree Holds high her head in mute humiliation. JOYCE CAUDWELL, Form V. 19 20 The Branksome Slogan Before I had gone many steps I realized that he was an out-of-doors man. He had a free and easy walk and seemed to think it the most natural thing to have the wind stir- ring and tossing his iron gray hair. We walked along the cliffs for several minutes. The sea was dash- ing piteously against the rocks far below us. Suddenly the clouds parted and the moon peeped out. Only then did he turn to speak. You love all this? he asked with a broad sweep of his hand. Yes, I answered, There is something so majestic and yet so real in it all that I love to be out with it — to feel it. He smiled as though this was his very thought. You know, he said, I always lived near the sea as a boy but I became a great business man and forgot it all. Now I ' m an old man but IVe come back to it. I ' m nearly happy now. He smiled wistfully and we walked on in silence. Presently he spoke again. You have your life before you. Don ' t spoil it. Remember the joys that nature alone can give to those that understand her. If you are tired or unhappy go back to her and she will rest you. ' ' His words made me feel silent and subdued. We turned towards home — still in silence. Then he stopped and asked me if I was cold. I shook my head and he suggested that we sit on a large rock nearby and listen to the sea. For several minutes we sat motionless, neither of us wishing to break the stillness — broken only by the crashing of the waves on the cliffs. He told me of his love for the sea, for the cliffs, for everything belonging to nature. He told me of his carefree boyhood days spent in scrambling over cliffs and fishing with the fishermen. He told me of his boyhood longing to become a sailor and of his father ' s firm re- fusal to permit his desire. He ended by saying, Most people say I have made a great success of my life — I ' m a wealthy man and I give large sums of money to the church and charity, but I feel dissatisfied. Gradually as I drink in the beauty of these surroundings I will become peaceful, rested, and perhaps, happy. But my life has been a failure, an utter failure. His voice broke and neither of us spoke. After a moment or so, we con- tinued our way homewards. At the door of the hotel where we were staying he stopped and held out his hand. We are at the two ends of life, he said, You, at the begin- ning and I, near the end, but we have found each other kindred spirits. We may never meet again but neither of us will ever forget this hour. With this he was gone. DOROTHY HOYLE, Form IV A. ON SLEEP O sleep is not divine as poets swear! It earth-born is and can no far- sphere claim ; No theme, no inspiration fair, However mortal hand may break or maim Or chain with pen, but springs from sight and sound: While wak ' ning we attain all loftier notes Which in the darks of sleep can not be found. The birds which hymn to God with praising throats Create their psalms in the sun ' s bright flood, When the light was quench ' d and the song had ceased The moon could only confirm it good, And no muses of sleep its worth increased : Dreams are fabricated of reality, Sleep is a pause from day-divinity. SHELAGH SPRAGUE, Form V. PROMISE They said: But still the snow is white. The trees are stark, all things are dead. It is not Spring when nothing bright Lifts to the sky a coloured head. They are fools; Spring is close around. Its soft wings strive beneath the shroud Of stilly snow and earth ice-bound. Gentlest wings like a Springtime cloud. To these the world in stupour lies, But the struggle ' gainst Winter is won; With tender, first flow ' rs in his eyes The Poet walks warm in the sun. SHELAGH SPRAGUE, Form V. 21 Horizontalement 1. Un pays de TEurope. 4. Souverain. 6. Une preposition. 7. Une cruche. 10. Imperatif de aller . 11. De cette maniere. 12. Un cadavre. 16. Quelques-uns. 17. Rejoindre ce qui etait separe. 18. Railler. 19. Adjectif Possessif. 20. Ce qui compose un squelette. 21. Un batiment ou Ton montre les choses anciennes. 23. Indulgence. 26. Ou les enfants vont tous les jours. 29. Dicton. 30. Une interjection. 31. Une conjonction. 32. Une conjonction. 33. Un pronom. 35. Oui. 37. Un adjectif possessif. 38. Une partie d un jour. 39. Ce qu on met sur un cheval. Verticalement 1. Ce qui tombe du ciel. 2. Une corbeille. 3. Des vaisseaux. 4. Lueur. 5. Un metal precieux. 8. Un legume. 9. L ' un avec Tautre. 12. Tarder. 14. Un sourire. 15. Un voyage. 18. Vapeur qui se depose le matin et le soir sur la terre. 22. Un edifice ou nous adorons. 24. Un etre. 25. Une sorte de jupon que les pay- sannes portent. 27. Legume. 28. Une saison de Tannee. 34. Une negation. 36. Un pronom. P. HOLDEN Form V. mmm mmmmM m : eiHBiiBn mm yiH ■ liia m mm m 22 The Branksome Slogan 23 Notes from a Coronation Letter During the three weeks that were spent in London, we naturally were taken to see most of the points of interest to the tourist, but there were several great happenings that no ordinary tourist can experience. On the evening of May the eighteenth, more than nine thousand young people from every corner of the Empire met in Royal Albert Hall for the Empire Youth Rally, the first of its kind in the world. The Rt. Hon. Stanley Baldwin made his last great speech as Prime Minister that evening, and what an inspiring address it was! As he pointed out, the idea behind the Empire Youth Movement is to promote friendliness and peace among the youth of the Empire, and finally, to stretch out our hands in friendship to the y outh of other countries, and so form a foundation for peace throughout the world. The next day the Archbishop of Canterbury spoke to us, in Westminster Abbey, still decorated with its Coronation splendour. The Canadian contin- gent of girls was asked to remain after the service and we then received the greatest surprise of the entire trip. We were escorted to Marlborough House, where Queen Mary very graciously received us, and allowed us to roam around her garden. In the grounds is the famous cemetery of the Royal pets, started by Queen Alexandra. Our police escort was very amusing on the way from Westminster Abbey to Marlborough House, trying to demonstrate how to curtsey to the Queen ! During the remainder of our stay in London we saw the changing of the guard from the forecourt of Buckingham Palace; the ceremony of the keys, at the Tower of London; and we were invited to ' ' tea on the terrace at the Houses of Parliament, where we climbed to the top of Big Ben. The evening before our departure for various English schools was spent at the Royal Tournament at Olympia, where members of the navy, army and air force gave an exhibition of their prowess at physical jerks. One of the schools were visited, Christ ' s Hospital School, is the oldest girl ' s school in England and was founded by Edward VI in 1552. It was formerly in London, but is at present in Hertford, about thirty miles distant. The school is divided into eight wards (or houses) with thirty-five girls in each. Naturally, as it is a very old school they have a number of old customs. For one thing, instead of using cups for their tea they use large china bowls from which to drink. I was fortunate enough to be at the school for their annual speech day, at which the Lord Mayor of London always presides. The Senior Grecians (or prefects) from the boys ' half of the school at Horsham came for the day. On special occasions they wear their traditional uniform. It consists of a long cloak of heavy blue serge, long orange stockings, a white bib with buttons down the front ornamented with pictures of Edward VI, and belts. The higher one is in the school, the lower one wears the belt, and so the head boy had his down around his hips. All the teachers, especially Miss Craig, the Head Mistress, were very kind to me, and I was very sorry when 24 The Branksome Slogan the time came to say good-bye to all the new friends that I made among the English girls. The remaining week was spent at Eastbourne, where the outstanding event was a visit to Herstmonceux Castle, to which we had been invited for lunch by its owner, Sir Paul Latham. Just seven weeks after our arrival at Liverpool, we set sail again, from Southampton, on the Empress of Australia, with telegrams of Bon Voyage from the King and Queen, and Queen Mary, and with memories that we shall always cherish. MARGARET HARRISON, Form V. Muskoka A small, pine-clad island lies dreaming in a blue Muskoka lake. Grey rocks, moss-covered, reach down into the water. Jutting into lake is a small, log pier to which is tied a brave, red canoe. Half hidden among the pines is a small log cabin. It is old and beaten by wind and rain, but the windows are wide and there is a verandah which faces the sunset. For many years I have spent my summers on this land and have come to know it and to love it more than any other place. The dawns in Muskoka are glorious. One morning I woke just before daybreak. The lake lay grey beneath the grey sky. The shores were dim and ghostlike in the distance. The eastern sky became brighter and the first faint pink streaks began to colour the sky. The pink deepened into rose as I watched and daylight began to spread across the lake. Suddenly crimson and gold splashed the eastern sky. The sun rose above the pines and dappled the island with golden light. The air that morning was cool and fresh. The morning breeze brought with it the pungent odour of pine-needles. I went down to the lake for a swim. The water was sparkling against the rocks in its cool northern way. I dived in. The cold water took my breath away and I rose to the surface gasping. All about me the water was ruffled and shaken. Circling ripples reached the rocks and splashed against them. I spend much of my time canoeing. One morning I paddled along near the shore of the lake. Grey rocks hung over the water and dreaming pines were reflected in its depths. Ivies crept through the mosses on the shore. I turned into a small bay. It was long and narrow and full of reflections. A half-submerged log, covered with moss, lay near the shore. I paddled in slowly, leaving a trail of shaking shadows and reflections behind me. Ahead of me a frog swam madly for shore, scarcely breaking the water as he moved. A lonely bird dipped across the bay and disappeared into the forest. The afternoons are long and warm. A drowsy wind blows across the island, scarcely moving the canoe as it lies against the pier. Dragon-flies with brittle wings swoop across the water. I lie on the warm, sunny pier and listen to the gentle lap, lap of the water against the logs until I fall asleep. The Branksome Slogan 25 The evenings are long and cool. The sun goes down in a gorgeous farewell, brightening the still water with its glow. The daylight fades and the stars come out. The shores of the lake are dim and shadowy. From far away comes the lonely cry of the whip-poor-will. The frogs begin their gutteral chant. The moon silvers the hushed lake and tips the pines with silver. Not all the days, however, are so perfect. Some mornings are grey and damp. A grey mist hangs over a grey lake. Towards noon the rain begins to fall — -a grey rain. The woods have an earthy smell. The rain drips from the leaves of the maples and oaks. Towards evening the rain stops and the clouds part. The sun bursts forth, making the trees and grass sparkle. The air is clear and fresh after the rain. Storms in Muskoka are frequent. We had a very bad storm last August. In the afternoon the air was sticky and suffocating. The sky was lazy and the lake was still. Towards evening the sky grew black and sheet lightning flashed. Thunder rumbled in the distance. Suddenly a wind sprang up. It rocked the pines and roused the lake. It swept leaves from the maples. The rain came down, harder and harder. Lightning zig-zagged through the clouds. The thunder crashed. Darkness fell ominously. Gradually the rain slackened and stopped. The thunder became muffled. The lightning became less frequent. At intervals the rain would begin, then stop. Gradually the storm passed over and the clouds broke up. The next morning was cool and clear. When I think of Muskoka I can see clear, deep water lying calm beneath a sunny sky; lonely hidden bays lovely in the moonlight; sun-splashed pines swinging in the west wind. All these sights are dear to the heart of anyone who has ever lived there. HELEN Mccormick, Form IV A. DAYBREAK IN THE FOREST In summer time First streaks of dawn Wake singing birds And fleet-foot fawn; And forests ring With echoing sounds. The mischievous monk ' With all his chatter, Swings, tree to tree, Mid fuss and clatter ; And kangaroo Makes leaps and bounds. The lion comes Out from his den. Beware ! He doesn ' t count ten, He would not wait For any man To pack his bag Or use a fan. Then too the elephant Lets out his trumpet And gallumps Down to the river ' s edge. To take his Morning shower. The crocodile, A lazy brute. Dives down below To change his suit; Then in his best He comes above. With white kid glove And purple flower; To wait his prey Is his intent. Most animals Look forward to A morning dip In water blue, Or brown, whiche ' er The case may be — They do not mind — In creek or sea, At dawn of day In summer time. SARAH SYMONS, Form I 26 Eat, Drink and Be Merry For To-Morrow We Diet Every once in a while around ye olde schoole there takes place what might be called a discarding of the superfluous. During this period of ' ' off with the old and on with no new the theme song up and down Branksome halls is ' ' No, No, A Thousand Times No! and everyone ' s aim is to be a mere wisp. In all probability this outburst is prompted by some Romeo mentioning that he Loves you from Coast to Coast. The girls, aroused by this insult to their general outline, decide that something must be done to reduce their individual girths. This is not an idle vow. The process of starvation, com- monly known as diet, begins, accompanied by strenuous and tortuous con- tortions called reducing exercises. Unfortunately, this course is beset with difficulties. They arise some- times in the form of members of the staff who, rather than see you waste away before their very optical membranes, urge you with the greatest emphasis, accompanied by expressions of horror, to indulge in five peas instead of one, or to stretch a point and have a full square inch of potato. As you slyly munch a piece of dry toast, or attempt to slide the dessert to a non-reducer, you are constantly in danger of outside interference. This is very dangerous as it encourages secrecy instead of the frankness and openness usually found around Branksome. It is therefore suggested that reducers be humoured, and if you starve to death you will know better than to do it again. Then, too, Satan, the old rascal, presents himself in the form of delightful concoctions, so many of which exist (sometimes for days) in this fair school — prune whip, mauve fluff, peach or banana surprise, and the like. No matter how much you try to avoid him, he is ever present, giving you playful shoves toward your doom. Other difficulties are those monstrosities (metaphorically speaking) who sit beside you at meals with their ninety pounds and their No matter what I do I just can ' t put on weight, and who make rude remarks like : How do you do it ? I wish I could get fat ! and before your very eyes go about to attain their end by stuffing themselves most shockingly while you must say, I have had sufficient to my suffonsification. It is true that a course in slimming has its compensations. There are always a number of girls who are helpful during this time of hardship; for example, at recess as you sneak out of the office clutching your self-forbidden bun, suddenly, like lightning, it is removed from your eager grasp and you go on your way scarcely knowing that you ever possessed one. We suspect 27 28 The Branksome Slogan that the day girls retain their sylph-like forms by Night Life. This, of course, is only a wild and debatable guess, but when some of our prefects appear late every morning you can be sure there is a reason. Regarding reducing exercises, we can only say that if you see one of your room-mates or dear friends twisted into something which is practically unrecognizable, attempting to kick the ceiling or rolling around the gym in time to music, just be calm, think deeply for a moment, pull yourself together and realize that there is no need of medical aid, nor has your friend joined the Holy Rollers but merely the ranks of the reducers. Despite the setbacks and opposition which it may meet, the mighty army of lesseners marches bravely on and continues to slighten rotund forms so that friends may say, Who is that walking tooth-pick? and you may be able to answer proudly, Tt is I ! And so for days this struggle continues. Some people suggest that a shorter way to lose weight is to go on a milk and banana diet. This, however, is useless advice because think how silly you would look sitting at the table, peeling a banana and insipidly sipping raw milk. We should have some respect for ourselves as well as for our avoirdupois. A great help in the process of reducing is found in sneaking up to the scales and weighing yourself as often as possible. You do not stay here too long at first lest a feeling of despair and hopelessness seize you. Often a glance is thrown behind in a desperate hope that some prankish school chum has mischievously placed her foot on the scales. When this last hope is dashed, you stagger over to a bench, sit down, and give the matter great thought and consideration. The benefit of this is that your former resolutions, if weakening, are immediately strengthened by what has been seen registered on the scales, and one says to oneself, ' This thing must not go on! It is best in this case to do this little on-and-off-the-scales act before every meal and twice on Friday night when one is free from supervision. There is a question to be asked. Is it wise to stint at meals and then with your filthy lucre to travel gaily over to Queens, plant yourself in a stall, and masticate chocolate eclairs, French fried potatoes, and other foods con- taining too many ' ' calories for your own good? Are you being honest with yourself ? MARGARET PARKS, Form V. MR. NEEDLE AND HIS LOVE Mr. Needle edged over To fix his eyes on Thread; She was a pretty piece, But well above his head. Thread swayed back and forth. Accenting her sylph-like form; Arousing in Needle ' s heart, A feeling akin to storm. Finally she caught his eye And edged shyly towards his head; Then softly gave a silken sigh I ' m your wifely thread, she said. B. MARTIN, Form III B. The Branksome Slogan 29 HIS BETTER HALF 8.31- 8.32 — Eating breakfast. The travelling Scot in the tavern 8.33 — Indigestion. stood 8.36 — Starting to school. Drinking of ale that was old and 8.37 — Still starting to good. school. He drank his fill, then started out 8.38 — Started to school. On a yard that insisted on turning 8.40 — Miss bus. about. 8.45 — On bus and off (lack of funds). He passed a cov , that was standing 8.46 —Meet old friend. in state 8.47 — On bus again. On top of a fence, that behaved like 8.50 —Meet other old a gate friends. Swinging to and fro in the summer 8.52- 8.57 — Gossip. breeze 8.58 — Realize I have And brushing the leaves of purple missed my stop. trees. 8.58 —Off bus. 8.59 — No old friends — The Scot walked on feeling woozy must walk. and ill 9.00 — Still walking — still Until he reached the top of the hill ; no friends. Then suddenly he came face to face 9.01 — Arrive — late. With a thing like an elephant 9.02-11.00 —Work. dressed in blue lace. 11.00-11.02 ■ — Under Miss Tyrrell ' s influence. He gazed at this thing in awful 11.02-11.03 - —Can ' t get out from surprise. under Miss Tyrrell ' s Until it changed colour before his influence. eyes. 11.03-11.15 — In classroom doing The Scot fell on his knees ; his face homework. turned pale; F. WAKEFIELD He resolved for the future, he ' d C. PEARSE drink no ale. P. PHAIR FLORA WAKEFIELD, Form II B. Form II B. MORNING TRIALS 7.30 —Mother calls me. 7.45 — Mother calls me. 8.00 —Mother calls me. 8.15 — Mother is hoarse — father calls me. 8.15 — Getting dressed. 8.17 — Pinning middie. 8.25 — Still pinning middie (pin broke). THE LION OF LUCERNE As we walked along the little street in Lucerne, Switzerland, in the summer twilight, we were not very enthusiastic about seeing another monument after a whole day of sight-seeing. However, the Lion of Lucerne proved to be one of the highlights of our European tour. When we reached the little park- like space where the Lion is situ- ated, we were almost over-awed by the natural beauty of the scene be- fore us. It was growing dark by this time and the Lion, illuminated by floodlights, seemed to be quietly sleeping. We almost expected to see him stretch himself and step down from his resting-place, which is hewn out of a huge wall of living rock. As we drew nearer, we heard a steady trickling and saw beneath the monument a pool of water formed by streams issuing from the rock. Looking upward we now noticed the broken arrow which had fatally pierced the lion and won- dered what this signified. The simple Latin inscription was easily translated and we found the monu- ment to be in memory of the Swiss Guard who fought bravely in de- fence of their master, Louis XVI, in the time of the French Revolu- tion. The broken arrow represents death which was the result of the great bravery displayed by the Swiss, who were cut down in an empty cause; for the Royal Family had already left the palace. The Danish sculptor, Thorwald- sen, chose this subject to symbolize strength and nobility even in death. We returned to the hotel, con- vinced that no more fitting tribute had ever been offered to heroism than the Lion of Lucerne. MARY PERCY, Form III A. 30 The Branksome Slogan DUSK As the last golden hue Fades from our view, And the first shy star Peeps out from afar. The pitiful loon, From the far lagoon Utters his cries. As the last light dies, Diving down to the wind blown reeds. Where the green bull-frog feeds Croaking his song in the waning light, Boomp, boomp, boomp through the starry night. Faint cow-bells sound from the dis- tant land As if they were rung by some fairy band. True lovers sing a merry tune As their birch canoe glides under the moon. RUTH STEVENS, Form IV A. THE SONG In the cool grey drifts of the night. When the hours are still and long. On cloudy wings is oftimes borne The echo of a song. Lost fingers pluck at memory ' s strings, It s haunting theme is told In clean night winds — spring ' s tender dawns That watch the earth unfold. It ' s theme is new, yet old as time. It ' s rhythmic measures sing 31 Of throbbing drums; of ancient fires ; Of dim, elusive things. The theme evades my clumsy grasp. As though a touch would mar The wisp-like, half-forgotten tones. That drift by from afar. In the cool grey drifts of the night. When the hours are still and long. On cloudy wings is oft-times borne The echo of a song. SHIRLEY JACKSON, Form III B. A RING HE GAVE HIS LADY A ring he gave his lady. One night when stars swung near. In a sky of velvet darkness; And she seemed oh, so near. A ring he gave his lady. She, disbelieving, said: Nay, it ' s not so : a dream perhaps — By passing fancy led. A ring he gave his lady, As she sat there all alone, A ring he gave his lady, But it was on the ' phone ! SHIRLEY JACKSON, Form III B. 32 The Branksome Slogan An Earful at a Game of Bridge My dear, isn ' t this weather too, too divine. I just said to my hus- band this morning, ' Jack, ' I said, ' you really must wear your spring coat. No, thank you, dear, no sugar, I ' m reducing but I would like one of those dee-ee-licious looking cakes, aren ' t they just too cute? So I said to him, ' Jack, ' I said, ' wear your spring coat ' — oh yes, let ' s do play bridge. No dear, I ' ll play with Maude here. My dear, did you see Mary ' s hat the other day. I swear it ' s her old one worn inside out. I ' ll deal. Now, quiet every one, I ' ve got to concentrate. I pass. My dear, the Smith-Smythes are moving again, I bid three hearts. I saw their furniture on the lawn today and it actually looked moth eaten. I mean it actually did, and the Smith-Smythes are, well, I mean, after all you all know what I mean. By the way, Maude, don ' t trump my ace like you did last time. My dears, did you see that young Part en girl ? She actually had shorts on right on the front lawn and talking to Bob Corby as brazen as you please, — as I was saying there they were in shorts right on the street practically. Oh, Mary, I hear Bill and Toots are breaking up again, you know don ' t approve of this younger generation, gadding about with boys at her age. Now, when I was her age — whose deal? Why Maude, what do you mean ' keep quiet ' ? I haven ' t been talking- much. You all know I can ' t play bridge and talk at the same time — I bid four No Trump. Did you see Josephine Culbertson is introducing a five suit game of bridge. Humph — not for me. What ' s good enough for my ancestors is good enough for me. I pass. J. BERTRAM, Form IV B. CLASS PRESIDENTS Eleanor Willard, Doris Campbell, Alice Cochrane, Sara-Lee Moxley, Margery Crawford, Patricia Heighington, Dorothy Hoyle, Patricia Gundy, Kathryn Shirriff, Josephine Taylor. SUB-PREFECTS Diana Hawkins, Marjorie Schuch, Eleanor Reed, Joy Mackinnon, Phyllis Longuiore, Gladys Baalim, Dorothy Lloyle, Margaret Parks, Joan Mitchell, Margaret Harrison, Francean Campbell, Mary Walker, Barbara Martin, Phyllis H olden. How to Win Friends and Influence People Of course I know Carnegie wrote a book, but the average Branksome school girl is too busy studying to read such an extensive work as that. The first thing, of course, is to make sure you have complied with all the advertisements. Have you dingy teeth? No one can have coffee-nerves now. Get rid of that bald spot. In these modern days it is a cinch to take 12 inches off your waistline. Do they laugh when you sit down at the piano? Well, when you have the right answer to all these, you have taken the first step. Now that you have started to win friends, the question is, what do you want to influence them to do — to help you with your homework? — to lend you a stamp? — to sign you in and out on Saturday? The procedure, of necessity, differs according to the end you have in view. If you have suc- ceeded in making lots of friends by the first step the groundwork for the influential business won ' t be so tough, as you can get one thing you want from one friend, and another thing you want from another friend. However, if step one wasn ' t so successful, you might want more than one thing from each friend. In this case, naturally you will concentrate more on the ground- work. You can get more from a firm friend than from a casual acquaintance. Of course, the first thing a girl has learned is the best way of getting a touch from dad. This practice will stand her in good stead in borrowing from friends. The general procedure is the same. 33 34 The Branksome Slogan For the girls in residence there are many good ways to insure the friend- ship of your room-mates. Of course, no really genteel person snores, so that need hardly be mentioned ; however, one should be warned that although all the world loves a lover, it isn ' t so lenient with snorers. Another thing, when asking someone to scram, don ' t say as Lady Macbeth did to her dog, Out damned Spot. Ask them in a kindly way to put their frame on the other side of the door when gently closing it. And if you are troubled by the Shakespearian cough (T.B. or not T.B.) try to throttle it when it starts around midnight. Again, if you are on a diet and think of nothing but O that this too, too solid flesh would melt ! others are not as interested in your diet as in their own. Day girls, remember when you are recounting your and I sez to him and he sez to me ' s, the boarders don ' t get much chance to seiz to him The general rule appears to be, Give every man thy tongue and few thy ear. You can think up your own solution to this problem— answers are getting scarce. If you comply with all these things and still are a real gal for a ' that ' you should have as many friends as Methuselah had years and as much influence as Hitler. Even Carnegie couldn ' t kick at the result. Miss C. — And I said to Hannibal, E. Dickie — Now, let us think. Hannibal I shall come back to you Miss J. — No, let ' s do somethings as soon as I possibly can manage it. you can do too. Does It Pay to Advertise? This is an era of publicity. A highly specialized form of this is magazine advertising. If you pick any magazine off the rack you will find that at least one-quarter of it consists of advertisements. Some debutante in Iowa washes her face with Nels Haphtha and consequently has ' ' the skin you love to touch. However, she is not satisfied that her father and mother know she washes her face, but she must have the Nels Haphtha Company know, and fifty million other unsuspecting people. Yet does it pay to advertise? You open a magazine. You thumb over the pages, slowly and carefully to be sure. And why? Certainly not because of the glorious sagas contained therein. Never! But because Leopold Stoloutsky, the famous swing band leader, uses cushion soles to give him that certain bouncing rhythm, and Clangabella, the famous French actress, chews Squigley ' s to give her that secure feeling (this is because her jaws are always firmly stuck together), to say nothing of the fact that -Kate Sbith was always so thin and undernourished that she was never a magnet on the beach. Then along came Ironized Yeast and now you can ' t even see the beach. You turn over two or three more pages and what strikes you this time? Why, here is a way to get your matriculation in ten easy lessons (two dollars is the down payment), and you wonder why all these college graduates took the trouble to work for you, or if they were just ignorant. 35 36 The Branksome Slogan Next, the Lifebouy ads make you introspective and a definite inferiority complex has developed by the time you realize that you might have any one of athlete ' s foot, hickies, halitosis, B.O., falling hair, pink tooth brush, smoker ' s throat, dishpan hands, washday blues, that ' ' dental Cripple smile , tattle-tale grey, or all of them. Not only this, but when you reach the end of the magazine, you begin to get the slogans slightly confused in your mind, saying to yourself : Camels for falling arches (they give you a lift ). Listerine for those sparkling eyes. Ivory for floating power. Ipana for dandruff. Drano for smoker ' s throat. Brasso in six delicious flavours. At this point (and this is the point that every advertiser eagerly awaits) you lie down in a state of complete mental exhaustion and wildly and deliriously call for all the products at once. Oh, yes, it pays to advertise! ELIZABETH CALLOW, Form V. MON ARRIVEE A BRANKSOME Je ne peux m empecher de rire en me rappelant mon arrivee a Branksome. Des la premiere recreation, la vue d ' une eleve descendant Tescalier avec une superbe chaussette ecar- late accrochee a sa jupe, provoquait mon fou rire. Avec la certitude de participier a une farce tres drole j addressais des sourires et clins d ' oeil entendus autour de moi — naturellement personne n ' y com- prenait rien! .... Figurez-vous mon ahurissement quand je vis le spectacle se multi- plier: . . . chausette bleue, par ci, bas vert par la, autre part un chaus- son jaune etc., etc. Je ne savais pas que c ' etait la une tradition. Plusieurs autres incidents de meme nature me demontrerent vite que mes nouvelles compagnies etaient tres gaies. Le temps que j ai passe avec elles n ' a fait qu ' ac- centuer cette impression de debut. Je les felicite de cette qualite ainsi que de leur gentillesse et de leur bon vouloir. ROSINE CERA, Form I B. The Branksome Slogan 37 An Indian Legend In the very centre of a tiny island near the shore o£ Lake Ontario, there lies a large rock. The forma- tion on the top of the rock, as seen from a distance, resembles the head of a large female fox. The Indians have a legend concerning the head. They have passed it down through the ages from mouth to mouth, and here I have endeavoured to retail it as it v as told to me by a very old Indian squaw, one of the last of her tribe. A great warrior chief had fol- lowed a moose spoor for many moons and, becoming exhausted, he searched for a resting place. He had found a cave in a large rock and had settled down to sleep among the leaves that had gathered there. While he was resting, a great slab of rock, that rested just above the mouth of the cave, became dis- lodged and thundered down, com- pletely entombing the hapless In- dian alive. For days he was thus trapped, living on mosses and herbs such as were found growing on the walls of the cave and the tiny drops of water caused by the dampness. But even these would not keep him alive for long and he became so gaunt and weak that he could hardly stand erect. One day, when he felt he would have to give in to the Great Spirit, he heard a faint scratching at what had been the mouth of the cave. As he listened, it grew louder, and sud- denly a ray of light darted across the inky blackness. Minutes passed, and the hole grew larger. The war- rior could contain his excitement no longer, and with a whoop of joy, he sprang at the opening and dug frantically with his hands, pulling away great chunks of the soft earth until he had made a hole just large enough for him to crawl through. The sudden light blinded him, but he saw enough to satisfy him. Just rounding a clump of bushes, he saw the brush of a fox ' s tail; then it was gone. The Indian glanced back at his prison ; he saw the marks where the little animal had been digging to find a suitable place for her family. To show his appreciation of his sal- vation to the Great Hunter, he carved the head of a fox on the top of the rock and here it remains to this day . It was with this legend still in my mind, that I sat on the rock one afternoon on a quiet day in June, gazing out on the serene calm of the lake. No sound had broken the silence for over an hour, even the aspen leaves were motionless. A sudden movement, directly below me, caught my eye. Between the leaves of the thick underbrush that covered the rock, I saw a glint of red. It vanished and then re- appeared. I sat perfectly still and presently I could make out the forms of three fox cubs romping together in the sun. Even as I watched they disappeared. Breath- lessly, I waited; but they did not show themselves again. Slowly, I crept down the slope until I found a 38 The Branksome Slogan hole in the side. Curiosity got the better of me, and measuring out enough space for a well expanded fox-cave, I started to dig at the top of a large slab of stone. As I worked, I heard bits of loose earth and stones falling as though from a great height, and, presently, I had exposed a hole large enough in which to stick my hand. I stretched my arm and found — nothing! Quite excitedly I dug a larger hole, and, as I was about to test the depth with my leg (it being considerably longer than my arm), I felt the whole slab give way with a crash; I fell down, through eternity it seemed, and landed with a resounding thud on solid rock- bottom. Bewildered, I looked around, try- ing to collect my thoughts. The slab of rock had been loosened by my digging and slid twenty feet down the slope, disclosing once more the mouth of the legendary cave, for so I believe it was. With a cry of surprise, I jumped up and began to explore my new surroundings. On a pile of leaves and soft downy substance, I discov- ered the rest of the fox cubs, which I had seen playing but a moment before. Soon my explora- tions were rewarded, for on one side of the cave I saw strange markings. I examined them more closely, and, to my unbelieving eyes, they began to take the form of human beings and animals traced in a series of lines from right to left. As far as I could discern, each figure represented an action. For the rest of the afternoon I studied them out and toward even- ing I had before me the story of the warrior chief, told as the In- dian had scratched it on the walls of his prison during his long hours of waiting. The following day I returned with some friends to prove my dis- covery. They did not believe a word of my weird tale and soon, tir- ing of the novelty, returned home, leaving me alone to soothe my in- jured spirit with creating new imaginings. From that day to this, I have held that rock, with its hollowed cave, almost sacred in my memory. 1 return to it now and then to enjoy its marvels and to be taught by the Great Spirit. JUDITH KNOX, Form III A. FIRST IMPRESSIONS London — Rows and rows of smok- ing chimneys. Edinburgh — Empty streets on Sun- day afternoons. Paris — The taxi strike. Geneva — Horses wearing straw hats. Vienna — Reckless driving. PENELOPE WALDIE, Form III A. ON SKIPPING CLAN MEETINGS (For those who don ' t go to them) She couldn ' t come to meetings Of the clan at short recess Her studies were the main thing She sadly did confess. Lured by the cries of playmates As she rushes past the door She stops and throws her books away, They land upon the floor. Her cares seem gone forever As she swings beneath the trees, But soon she spies a studious soul With books upon her knees. Recalled to earth, she turns around, She rushes in the door; Her foot trips over something. And she ' s lying on the floor. Help ! Help ! she cries but no one ' s near, No! wait! there ' s one ahead, Come quick, she calls out loudly, I think I ' ve cracked my head . The person walks up slowly, She helps her to her feet ; Oh, thanks a lot , she cries and then Oh what a girl to meet. It is her own clan chieftain Who glares at her full sore, It serves you right, she sharply says, You won ' t skip any more. Take heed my friends, as you can see What might have been your fate, So always come to meetings And never come in late. ELEANOR REED, Form IV A. Teacher — I ' ve had to give you an hour every day this week, have you anything to say for yourself ? Pupil — I ' m awfully glad it ' s Fri- day, Miss . 39 40 The Branksome Slogan Twas exam, week at Christmas, And through the dark halls Tiptoed girls with flashlights And warm coveralls. Now one of these maidens, A timid young lass, By cramming her Trig, Faintly hoped she might pass. The scene of her struggles With difficult math. Was that popular structure The corridor bath! So she like the others By dawn ' s early light Tiptoed down the hallway To commence the great fight. When snuggled in blankets. Her book on her knees. Something soft scratched her leg And she gave it a squeeze. And there at her feet In its free-flowing gore Lay the corpse of a mouse On that well-fought floor! Shrieking she rushed To her comforting bed. And there neath the pillow Buried her head. Meanwhile in mousedom The sad knell proclaims The death of a hero of widely sung fame. MARGARET KROEHLE Form IV A. Miss C — What do you know about Horace? J. F. — Nothing. Miss C. — Why Joan, I thought you were going to look him up over the week-end. Miss P. (in geometry) — Erase that diagram so that the class can see it. A Letter from Beethoven to a Friend Dear Fritz: February 3rd, 1814. I feel I must tell someone about the terrible disaster that has come upon me. I am becoming deaf, and the doctors fear that there is no hope of saving my hearing. You know, my dear friend, if this became known my career as an Orchestra leader would be ended and I could earn no more money. Probably no one would even listen to my music. I feel that I cannot bear it. Nearly all the people call me rude! — but you know all the sadness and troubles I have had during my life. Since I found out that my nephew, Hans, for whom I have done so much, is nothing but a rascal, my music is the one thing for which I live. I am very anxious to finish my present work, as I am trying to accom- plish what my teachers (Hayden and Albrechtsberger) said I could not do without following all the set rules of composition. I have already written seven symphonies; the fifth, I think, is the favourite one of the people, but I hope that my new work will be just as popular as my fifth. Please come down from the Alps and tell me what my new symphony sounds like, as I probably will never hear it, and I want so much to see you. I am trusting you, dear Fritz, to keep my secret and to help me in the years to come. I am determined to die famous. Your old friend, Ludwig Von Beethoven. BARBARA HARGRAFT, Jr. III. 41 42 The Branksome Slogan A LION ' S LUNCH A lion, lord of all the beasts Went out to get his dinner. He hadn ' t had a meal for days, Was getting thin and thinner. His wife sat crying in the den. His children stopped their play. For when he did bring dinner in It was their Auntie May. J. CANNON, Intermediate. SPRING DAWNS I wandered through the sleeping woods, I crossed o ' er frozen springs. My heart was warm and light and gay— Away from earthly things. Twas cold and dreary in those woods But something in me said: The SPRING is here with gay warm days. The flowers no more are dead. And then I heard a crackling sound, I turned around in fright, And there behind me in the snow 1 saw a robin light. WINTER IN SCOTLAND Last winter was spent in Scot- land. I stayed with an Aunt whose home was near the North Sea. Christmas time was fine and bright. The ground was hard with frost, but the grass was still a pretty green. Early in January we had a little snow, and I was very happy because I like to go sleigh-riding and to make snow men. Soon this fall of snow quickly went away, and we had some fine sunny days again. The mornings were very dark and the days went very quickly. In the afternoon the sun looked like a big ball of fire, and soon after that the stars came out, hundreds of them. One morning we woke and found that the snow was up to our knees. The wind was blowing and making big snow drifts. The Cheviot Hills looked silvery white all dressed in snow. Sad to say, many sheep and lambs got lost in the snow drifts and died. At last we had all the snow we wanted. My sister and I made a big snow man on the lawn and two weeks later he was the last bit of snow to melt away. ANN CAWTHRA, Jr. HI. OWLS Owls come out to play at night, In the glorious bright moonlight. They fly about and call to me, To Wit, To Woo, To Wit, To Wee. J. CANNON, Intermediate. SALLY SPENCE, Jr. II. The Branksome Slogan 43 The Life of a P; When I was first sent to the shop I was very handsome indeed. I was black in colour and my soles were very shiny. The salesgirl put me on a shelf with many other pairs of shoes. I made friends very quickly, and was soon chatting merrily with a pair of rubber-boots. He told me he had been there a long time and soon would be sent to the basement where he would be sold for a small sum. One day not long after I had come, I was taken out of my box, examined and wrapped up to be sent out. No sooner had I got to the house when I found I must be sent back. I was too small. It looked as if I were going to stay in that shop forever, when one day a girl and her mother tried me on and bought me. The next morning I was put in a school-bag with several books and an apple and a bottle of ink. My owner was in a hurry that morning because she wanted to get her grammar done before school began. As soon as we got out of the door she began to run. Soon I felt a trickle of ink running down inside of me. I was very sorry be- cause I knew the ink would spoil my appearance. When we got to school I was wiped with a blotter and put in a locker. There I met a badminton racquet and a bird. They told me they had not been used very much that week because there was good skating and skiing. In a little while my owner came and I was put on. We had lots of r of Gym Shoes fun doing hand stands and summer- saults and trying to jump over a box. For several months nothing out of the usual happened. I was used three or four times a week for games and gym. One day I found we were going to play a basketball game. I was very much excited like my owner. I was put on after lunch and we be- gan to practice. Before I knew it the game was on. We played for some time. Every now and then I would hear her cheering. Then one final cheer — the game was over and we had won. My owner took me off at once and put me on a chair meaning to come back for me after she had had a drink. I waited and waited but nobody came to get me. Then somebody came, not my owner though. She took a glance at me and exclaimed, At last ! I thought I never should find them . I was then taken to a class room and tied to a chair. The next gym period I was un- tied. Alas! I did not fit. Soon I was taken to the lost-and-found box where I met many strangers. I am still there but I hear there is to be an auction sale on Friday and I do hope I ' ll be sold. ELIZABETH FALCONER, Intermediate. 44 The Branksome Slogan BEST OF ALL A pretty dress is very fair, So is a shining shoe, A coloured ribbon in the hair. Is always lovely too. Good manners, true, are always well, They make sweet ways much better; But modesty is best of all It makes all things still sweeter. VIRGINIA TORY, Jr. III. THE PASSING DAY A soft, warm breeze comes softly from the south, A sweet, low sound blows faintly through the grass. The world is full of light, gay ecstacy, The distant sea is like a pane of glass. The world rejoices ' neath the glow- ing ball. Then silence, and the darkness con- quers all. J. CANNON, Intermediate. ROBIN RED BREAST One day as I was walking by, A cheerful Robin caught my eye. He chirped at me. And said with glee, See if you can climb this tree . I climbed into the leafy tree, But there no Robin could I see, A merry prank He ' d played on me So on I trudged quite wearily. JOAN BRADBURN, Jr. IV. I have a little bunny And he is quite polite. Although he s very funny He does everything just right. I have a little pussy cat. I also have a horse. They eat so much and grow so fat. They ' re like balloons, of course. GLORIA LYONS, Form II. CAESAR I have a dog called Caesar, And he just loves to swim. He spends his time in fishing stones, And it agrees with him. NAOMI INGLIS, Form 11. A little Japanese girl Had hair so very black. She wore a bright kimono And a sash upon her back. LOUISE WALWYN, Form II. The Branksome Slogan 45 THE CAROL SERVICE The annual carol service of Branksome Hall was held in West- minster Central Church on Sunday- evening, December 12. The church v as beautifully decor- ated for the occasion with Christ- mas wreaths, white lighted candles and Madonna lilies adorned the communion table at the back of the chancel. After many beautiful carols had been sung by the school and con- gregation, the choral class, and the Juniors, a Christmas pageant, repre- senting Mary, Joseph and the Angels, was presented. The following Sunday morning, the choral class took the place of the choir at the White-Gift Service of the Carlton Street United Church. This service was broadcast over station C K C L. R. SHEPPARD (Clan Stewart). LIBRARY DAY The following have made gifts to the library of books or money in connection with Library Day : Betty Adams, Beverley Balfour, Joan Bradburn, Sally Broughall, Francean Campbell, Zillah Caudwell, Joan Chalmers, Winnifred Clarke, Alice Cochrane, Barbara Drew- Brook, Gwendolyn Du Mont, Joyce Frankel, Pamela Fulford, Mary Gall, Patricia Gibbons, Elizabeth German, Elizabeth Greene, Mary Glendin- ning, Mary Jean Hall, Phyllis Hanley, Marilyn Heintzman, Allison Henry, Jocelyn Hodge, Peggy Hodge, Eleanor Hogarth, Marilyn Hogarth, Phyllis Holden, Dorothy Hoyle, Mona Kennedy, Joan Knowles, Ellenor Lackie, Shirley Liddicot, Dorothy Lorraine, Marion Joy Mackinnon, Nancy Macleod, Joan Marlow, Betty McBain, Miss McEvoy, Peggy McKelvey, Louise McLaughlin, Mary Percy, Alixe Phillips, Lydia Phipps, Peggy Pur- vis, Miss Read, Eleanor Reed, Phyl- lis Robinson, Miss Robinson, Betty Rogers, Marjory Rogers, Marjorie Schuch, Miss Shaw, Helen Shearme (1936), Kathryn Shirriif, Dora Louise Smith, Ann Spence, Sally Spence, Aileen Stinson, Jane Taylor, Joyce Taylor, Norma Taylor, Vir- ginia Tory, Nancy Trees, Catherine Vanderburg, Mary Walker, Louise Walwyn, Elizabeth Wardlaw, June Whitehead, Katharine Whitehead. THE DRAMATIC CLUB This year the Dramatic Club pre- sented two plays, the first, a trans- lation from the French play The Two Cowards , by Labiche, and the second, Men Are Missing . Every member of the Club had an opportunity of taking part in one or other of the plays, both of which were well received by the audience. A party was held after the perform- ance for the producers and players, which was attended by an enthus- iastic group of pupils disguised as gate-crashers. M. GLENDINNING (Clan Ross). From L ' Abbe Constantin — Mme. Scott was courted in English, French, Italian, Spanish and Ger- man because she knew those five languages. Mademoiselle — Now girls, see what you are missing. THE GYM DISPLAY The annual physical training demonstration took place this year on April twenty-ninth, at Varsity Arena, in the presence of a large number of parents and friends. The pipers preceded the prefects bearing the flags, the school following and taking up their positions in form ranks, after which God Save the King ' was sung. The Junior School then performed clever marching tactics to music and balancing exercises followed by tap-dancing and games. The fundamental gymnastics per- formed by a large group from the Senior School displayed marked co- ordination, rhythm and flexibility. Among the most popular numbers on the programme was that of the group performing special gymnas- tics with exercises in vaulting, leap- ing and marching tactics. This was followed by folk-dancing and the ever-popular Danish Scottische. For the finale, the head girl and the prefects with flags took their positions on a revolving platform in the centre of the arena, around which the school in marching order circled in alternate directions sev- eral times, leading off in caterpillar fashion. KAY SHIRREFF (Clan Douglas). BADMINTON Badminton holds a very import- ant place among our school sports; in the winter especially, when many outside activities are impossible the whole school actively participates in the tournaments. This year Jean Stirling won the singles and Joan Marlow and Jean Stirling the doubles. The badminton team played Havergal and B.S.S., and also spent an enjoyable morning at the ba dminton club. The use of the courts at St. Paul ' s Church has made it possible for all who wish to do so to play this great game. We look forward to its success again next year. JOYCE CAUDWELL (Clan Campbell). 46 The Branksome Slogan 47 Branksome ' s splashing activities this year have followed a busy, fish- like course. It all began v ith a dose of unusual enthusiasm last fall, when, because school opened late, the pool was a welcome Indian sum- mer. The water-sprites plunged in for all sorts of work and fun, from the most admirably intricate flips and tests to common flops and struggles. There is a splendid sys- tem of do - a - stunt - and - earn - a - point , divided into classes of gradual advance, and the more points won for your clan the mer- rier (for your clan). Two demon- strations were staged; first, on the occasion of Lady Tweedsmuir ' s visit, second, on parents ' night. In the various swimming meets, cups were won by Leone Comstock, Doris Campbell and Mary Van Wyck and Betsy Green for senior, intermediate and junior divisions, respectively. We are very proud of six out- standing girls who are training classes for the Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medallion. The six girls themselves make this part of their own work for the First Class Instructor ' s Certificate, which, as everyone knows, is the tops for real swimming achievement. Our swimming fleet is certainly work- ing hard, but we are all indebted to our Neptuness, Miss Sinclair, who rules the waves so ef-fish-ently. JOSEPHINE TAYLOR, FRANCEAN CAMPBELL, (Clan Campbell). A BASKETBALL DIARY Oct. 12th — First day of school and consequently of basketball. Several practic es follow during which the heterogeneous mass is sifted and the talented left. Nov. 1st — First and Second teams are chosen and the fun begins. Nov. 5th — First encounter takes place and a lively one it is. The Old Girls play the New Girls after the Old Girls Dinner. The renewing of acquaintances and E. Dickie ' s All in the way you hold your mouth attitude, are special features. Score : First team, 22-10, and Second team, 24-2. (Hurrah for us). Nov. 16th — Once again we seem to have that old feeling — Brank- some faces B.S.S. on the out- side courts, or are about to, when the elements interfere. Game is held indoors. A fine game but in the rush our First team neglects to score often enough. Result, 18-32. The Second team is wiser. Result, 22-10. Spectators still com- ment on Joy Mackinnon ' s abil- ity to play excellent basketball 48 The Branksome Slogan and keep the floor free of dust at the same time. Nov. 27th — Branksome plays Hat- field. Two-thirds of the court is used instead of the custom- ary one-third. The score, 8-32 (in b.b. we always say it ' s the spirit and not the score that counts). The Second team score, 24-10. We had a de- licious lunch. Oct. 31st — Clan games begin today and we hope everyone will par- ticipate. March 31st — Clan games feature G. Baalim ' s pivot of six feet radius and P. Longmore ' s method of thrusting aside all obstacles that come between her and her goal. We don ' t know who will win but here ' s to the Mac- Gregor ' s. First Team Captain — J. Stirling. Forwards — B. Martin, J. Stirling. Centres — B. Parker, E. Willard. Guards — K, Shirriff, J. Mackinnon, L. Comstock. Second Team Captain — D. Hawkins. Forwards — E. Dickie, D. Hawkins, N. Tyrrell. Centres— J. Mitchell, J. Taylor, J. Campbell. Guards — H. Franks, W. Clarke, M. Dietrich. MARGARET PARKS, JEAN STIRLING, (Clan MacGregor). Miss E. (in Chemistry)— What ' s the quickest way to make sawdust? Pupil — I don ' t know. Miss E. — Come girl, use your head. M. S. — My nose is shining. I can see it in your face. HEAD GIRL Barbara Parker. BASKETBALL Barbara Parker, Helen Franks, Barbara Martin, Kathryn Shirriff, Leone Conistock, Eleanor JVillard, Diana Llazvkins, Jean Stirling. The Branksome Slogan 49 Opheleo Owing to the co-operation of all the girls and the continued assistance of some of our friends, the Opheleo Society is able to report a most successful year. Our means of raising money this year was the same as in previous years with one addition. At the end of each clan ' s term of responsibility for school neatness, an auction sale of unclaimed articles was held and the pro- ceeds given to the current collection. Once more we were able to send $200 to the Ramabai mission for child- widows in India. During Ramabai Week we were fortunate to hear a young missionary. Miss Amer, who was leaving shortly to take a post in the Mission. The response to the work at Christmas was particularly gratifying. We were able to send Christmas dinners, clothing, bedding and toys to fifteen families. During Ramabai Week and the Lenten season we collected a total of $100 to send to the mission to support Avantika, our orphan, and Rhadia Gwikwad, a teacher. We sent also our annual subscription of $50 to the Branksome Hall bed at Ludhiana Hospital, and $50 to the China Inland Mission. Last year, $235 was sent to the summer fresh-air camps and we hope this year to be able to send as much or more. A total of $13 remains from the Lenten collections which will be added to the camp fund. The total collections from Easter, 1937, to Easter, 1938, amounts to $687.78. BARBARA WAITE (Clan MacAlpine). Beta Kappa We, of the Beta Kappa, have not had the usual number of duties to perform this year, since we have not been required to plan the Friday night entertainments. However, the decorations for the masquerade and the school dance have occupied our time. The Hallowe ' en masquerade was a very colourful affair. The decorations were carried out in the usual orange and black and the walls were covered with owls, cats and skeletons. The costumes were exceptionally original and must have required a great deal of thought and planning on the part of the girls. The outstanding event of the evening, however, was a fashion-show given by the teachers. Miss Read modelled what the well-dressed head girl should wear and looked stunning in a red dust-mop. The school dance, which is given annually by Miss Read for the girls of the third, fourth and fifth forms was held on January twenty-ninth. The decorations conjured up for this occasion by the Beta Kappa were elaborate and varied. The panels in the walls of the gymnasium enclosed large card- 50 The Branksome Slogan board shields, which represented different schools. Across the balcony at the back of the gymnasium was a frieze which stretched the whole width of the room. White figures representing all the sports at Branksome were cleverly drawn by Kitty McMuUen and pasted on a background of royal blue. The affair came to an end at one-thirty and everyone agreed that it had been delightful. Although the committee of the Beta Kappa has been through some very harassing experiences which were nerve-wracking, tense and terrifying times when adhesive tape stuck to everything but the wall, when ladders were stricken with St. Vitus ' dance right under our feet, and when almost all the decorations fell down an hour before one of our festive occasions, nevertheless, we all agree that we have had valuable experience in working together and in putting into effect what originality we possess. Best of all, we have thoroughly enjoyed it. ELIZABETH CALLOW (Clan Ross). Prefects Barbara Parker Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime. And departing, leave behind us Footprints in the sands of time. — Longfellow. Positions held — Head Girl and Honorary President of Beta Kappa and Opheleo Societies. Has attended B.H.S. six years. Elizabeth Callow. Position held — President of Beta Kappa. Has attended B.H.S. three years. Plans — Honour English at Varsity. Joyce Caudwell. Position held — Vice-president of Beta Kappa. Has attended B.H.S. seven years. Plans — School of Nursing. Martha Coryell. Position held — Secretary of Beta Kappa. Has attended B.H.S. five years. Helen Franks. Position held — Vice-president of Opheleo. Has attended B.H.S. eleven years. Plans— Back to B.H.S. The Branksome Slogan Joan Franks. Position held — Chieftain of the Douglas Clan. Has attended B.H.S. eleven years. Plans — P. and A. at Varsity. Patricia Gibbons. Position held — Editor of Branksome Slogan. Has attended B.H.S. six years. Plans — School in Paris. Joan Marlow. Position held — Secretary-treasurer of Fifth Form. Has attended B.H.S. five years. Plans — Varsity. Rosemary Sheppard. Position held — Secretary of Opheleo. Has attended B.H.S. three years. ' Plans — Queen ' s. Kathryn Shirriff . ; : ' Position held — President of Fifth Form. i ' i Has attended B.H.S. five years. ' Plans — Varsity. ■ ' Jean Stirling. Positions held — Vice-president of Fifth Form. Captain of First Basketball Team. Has attended B.H.S. five years. Plans— P.T. at Varsity. Nancy Tyrrell. Has attended B.H.S. nine years. Plans — Nursing. Barbara Waite. Position held — President of Opheleo. Has attended B.H.S. five years. Plans — School of Nursing. 52 The Branksome Slogan Calendar 1937-38 Oct. 11th — House Girls enter. Oct. 12th — School re-opens. Oct. 15th — Games. Oct. 16th — House picnic at Farm. Oct. 20th— Twelfth Night . Oct. 20th— President MacCracken. Oct. 22nd — Gathering of the Clans. Oct. 27th — Installation of Prefects. Oct. 29th — Masquerade. Oct. 31st— Dr. Struthers. Nov. 1st — Salzburg Opera. Nov. 2nd— B. Ball, B.H. vs. B.S.S. Nov. 5th— B. Ball, Old Girls vs. Present. Nov. 9th — Junior Picnic at Farm. Nov. 12th — Picnic at Farm. Nov. 16th— B. Ball, B.S.S. vs. B.H. Nov. 17th— ' Victoria Regina . Nov. 18th— Russian Ballet. Nov. 19th — Long Week-end. Nov. 20th— B.H.A.A. luncheon, Montreal. Nov. 22nd — The Lady Tweedsmuir. Nov. 25th — Kreisler. Nov. 26th — Miss Ruth Auer. Nov. 27th— B. Ball, B.H. vs. Hat- field. Dec. 12th — Carol Service — West- minster Church. Dec. 14th — Christmas Plays, Juniors. Dec. 17th — Christmas dinner. Dec. 19th — Carol Service — Carlton United. Dec. 21st — School closed. Jan. 5th — School re-opened. Jan. 7th — Skating party. Jan. 14th— B. Ball, Staff vs. Girls. Jan. 16th — Dr. E. Ralph Hooper. Jan. 18th— Miss Marion Keighley Snowden. Jan. 20th — Rubenstein. Jan. 21st — Madame Fahey. Jan. 28th— THE DANCE. Jan. 30th — Miss Atkinson. Feb. 4th— Week-end. Feb. 11th— French Plays. Feb. 13th— Miss Hooper. Feb. 18th— Movies. Feb. 21st — Badminton Dinner. Feb. 22nd — Toronto Symphony. Feb. 23rd — Swimming Meet — Hart House. Mar. 8th — Skating Carnival. Mar. 10th— Miss Horton. Mar. 11th— Ski Movies. Mar. 13th — Miss Becker. Mar. 16th — Parents ' and Teachers ' Meeting. Mar. 19th— Inter- Varsity Meet — Hamilton. Mar. 20th— Mr. Kiminsky. Mar. 25th — Flower Show. Mar. 27th— Mr. Murphy. Apr. 1st — Form II plays. Apr. 7th — School closed. Apr. 20th — School re-opened. Apr. 29th — Gym. Display, May 6th — Julius Caesar. May 7th — Alumnae Dinner. May 13th — Form I plays. May 20th — Junior Swimming Meet. May 27th— Sports Day. June 3rd — Matriculation Dinner. June 10th — Strawberry Festival. June 12th — Closing Service. June 13th — Picnic. June 14th — Closing. It is with much pleasure that I present the Secretary ' s Report of the Branksome Hall Alumnae As- sociation for the year 1937-38. Two executive meetings were held at the school to formulate plans for the year. A tea was held in November to raise funds for materials for layettes members of the Alumnae proposed to make. For some time the Alumnae had in mind honour- ing Miss Robinson, and it was de- cided to endow a shelf in the library, and at this tea the presentation of a brass plate, with her name on it, was presented to her by Mary Hanna Hall. It came as a delight- ful surprise to Miss Robinson, who thanked the assembled members in a few well-chosen words. Miss Read gave a delightful luncheon for the executive commit- tee, January 18th, every member being present. Members of the Alumnae, under the capable direction of Donalda Macleod, acted as ushers at the Physical Training Demonstration held in the Varsity Arena, April 29th. Daisy Robertson Gall, our very efficient sewing convener, reports an average attendance at the Tues- day afternoon meetings of twenty- five. Fourteen complete layettes were made and also a box of knitted articles. Eight of the layettes were disposed of by mem- bers to needy cases and six were sent to the Victorian Order of Nurses. The expenditure amounted to $67.00. Miss Read ' s dinner. May 7th, was an enjoyable event. The toast list included the King, proposed by Miss Read; the School, proposed by Ruth Stock, replied to by Viola Cameron; the Graduating Class, proposed by Irla Mueller, replied to by Patricia Gibbons ; and the Alumnae, proposed by Barbara Parker, replied to by Momiji Ubukata Fujinami. Then followed Miss Read ' s address to the girls and the annual meeting of the Alumnae. Reports were read by Mary Hanna 59 60 The Branksome Slogan Hall, Daisy Robertson Gall and Joan Knowlton. In the absence of the Secretary, Gladys Simpson Brown, her report was read by Nan Gooch Hutchinson. The officers were re-elected with the exception of the Treasurer, Joan Knowlton, who resigned owing to pressure of work. Mary Wardlaw (Senior) was elected in her place. Ruth Ruther- ford Kinnear, Catherine Bryans, Pauline Lea were added to the committee. Moving pictures of the farm and coloured movies of Bermuda, which Miss Read had taken, were then shown, and we were also much entertained by Mr. Rust and his dummy, Pat . This report goes to press early in May, so it is not possible to tell of the luncheon and tea the Alumnae propose giving at the school farm, Clansdale Heights, May 31st. GLADYS SIMPSON BROWN, Secretary. This is a red letter year in the annals of the Alumnae. Branksome became a great-grandmother, for the first time in direct line, twin daughters having arrived for Lois Plant Barron, thus granddaughters for Lily Shannon Plant. Well done, Lois ! A meeting of the M ontreal branch of the B.H.A.A., which took the form of a luncheon at the Winter Club, was held last November, Miss Read and Ainslie McMichael going down for the event. Kathleen Wilson Leslie was responsible for the very excellent arrangements. The following were present: — Rosalind Morley MacEwen, Grace Greer Grindlay, Gretchen Kastner Doull, Joyce Glasgow, Elaine and Amy Enderby, Janet Porteous, Catherine Laing, Betty Marshall, Joy Hopkins, Babette Dunham, Muriel Armstrong, Betty Hagmeier, Wynifred Burgess Sharpe, Dorothy and Peggy Gait, Jean Fleck Barclay, Jessie Wright Evans, Marjorie Gordon Smith, Eleanor Sykes McCulloch, Bessie Boehm, Marion Douglas, Betty Faulkner, Betty Horrocks Broome, Lois Rapley, Florence Drury Boucher, Gladys Lee Reade, Dorothy Apedaile Wyllie, Frances Read, Eleanor Henry, Helen The Branksome Slogan 61 Bradley Langstaff, and Marjorie Apedaile. Speeches were made by Miss Read, Kathleen Wilson Leslie, Jean Fleck Barclay and Rosalind Morley MacEwen. At Easter, Miss Read went to Bermuda, and while there gave a luncheon for the Old Girls living on that island. Those present were : Margaret Morton Lightbourn, Virginia Outerbridge Cooper, Esther Outerbridge Joell, Elinor Bluck Butterfield, Jean Morton, who was visiting Margaret and Ainslie McMichael. Also Mrs. Hastings Outerbridge and Miss Read ' s sister, Mrs. C. R. Lorway. That same afternoon Frances Smith Zuill, who had been prevented from being present at the luncheon, gave a tea for Miss Read and the other girls entertained her at their homes at various times. Needless to say, they were all delighted to see Miss Read. Elinor, Virginia, Margaret and Esther all proudly introduced daughters who are to come to Branksome in three, seven, eight and twelve years respectively! Esther ' s daughters are twins, nearly three years old. Margaret Trott has a position in New York City, so was not in Bermuda at this time. Macia Campbell, student in fourth year medicine, passed her primary F.R.C.S. exams with flying colours. First woman undergraduate to do so. She attended the conference of the Canadian University students held in Winnipeg during the Christmas holidays. Joan Romeyn is a demonstrator in Chemistry at the University of Toronto and the following are in their first year at that institution: — Jean Lander at Victoria, Sherry Bond and Shirley Smith at Trinity, Katharine Cannon, Betty Chambers, Betty Harrison, Gwen Plant, Helen Sutherland, Mary Wilder and Edith Wilson are at University College. Gretta Riddell is registered in medicine. Frances Clarke is at Queen ' s, where she was awarded an entrance scholar- ship in Latin, and Maude Edmison obtained her B.A. Degree at this university in May. Cringan Trimble and Ruth Davis are at Western University and Jean McCormick at McMaster. Barbara Ross is attending the University of Manitoba and Betty Hagmeier is at McGill. Babette Dunham, who is also at this Montreal University, is secretary of the Alpha Tau Chapter, Gamma Phi Beta. Edna Hinder Hamilton has just finished her freshman year at a Michigan university. Theodosia Burr is at Bennington College, Vermont, and Harriet Taggart at Harcum Junior College, Bryn Mawr. Catherine Brett is attending Woodbury College, Los Angeles, California. Barbara Powis obtained her certificate as librarian from the Ontario College of Education Library School last May. Helen Conway and Gwynneth Sinclair graduated from Trinity last summer, the latter has been attending the Ontario College of Education this winter, as has also Natalie Campbell. Helen has a position in the Health Department of the Parliament Buildings. Clare Brown is in the office of the Dean of Women, University of British Columbia. Flora Macleod, who has been on the staff of St. Hilda ' s, Calgary, has won a scholarship at the University of Alberta and is proceeding to her 62 The Branksome Slogan M.A. degree. Jean Ross is assistant Art Editor of Acta Victoriana, the under- graduate paper of Victoria College. Mary Barker took a course in Physical Training at Columbia last summer. Eunice Plant, Pauline Lea and Helen Rooke are at Shaw ' s Business College. Kathryn Campbell won the Sir William Mulock Scholarship for Pro- ficiency in Theory and Practice, Junior year, at the Wellesley Hospital. Frances Bell is a nurse-in-training in the Toronto General and Edith Ely in a Cleveland hospital. Gertrude McQuigge is head of the Physiotherapy depart- ment of the Women ' s General Hospital, Montreal. Lucille Dumaresq is teaching at the Halifax Ladies ' College and Ethel Tv eddell is teaching in a Montreal school. Barbara Thomas is secretary of the Rollins School of Acting, New York City, and Bunty Birkett has a position with the Toronto Industrial Commiss ion. Eleanor Hughes and Evelyn Baker are with the Manufacturers ' Life Insurance Co., Toronto, and Roberta John- ston is with the Metropolitan Life, Ottawa. Cathleen Clark has a position in the Canadian Bank of Commerce, Kathleen Perry is in the Treasury Depart- ment of the U.S. Government, Washington, D.C., Carol Clark is in the office of the Toronto Hydro Commission, and Frances Read is an assistant hostess at Murray ' s, Montreal. Marion Leng, who graduated as a dental nurse, is now in a dentist ' s office. Margaret Stafford has a position in the office of the Cunard White Star Line, Toronto. Mary Becker is one of the leaders of the Pioneer Camp for Girls, Doe Lake, Ont. Norah Fletcher was in charge of the Peterborough Y.W.C.A. camp at Stoney Lake last summer and the following were volunteer workers at Bolton Camp : — Catherine Bryans, Elizabeth Trees, who, by the way, played the part of Mrs. Jenkinson in ' ' Miss Elizabeth Bennet ' produced at Hart House in January, Elizabeth Young, Betty Harrison, Phyllis Pattison, Jean Lander, Janet Davidson and Cecily Taylor. Helen White and Jocelyn McWilliams are in New York City. Helen at the Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School and Jocelyn at Miss Spence ' s. Margaret Davison and Carol Hendry are taking courses at the Margaret Eaton School, and Mary Mackinnon is at Macdonald Hall, Guelph. Betty Marshall and Catherine Laing are attending Macdonald, St. Anne de Bellevue. Jane Morgan is taking a course in Canadian Mothercraft. Virginia Piers gave her graduation recital in May and Kathleen O ' Flynn obtained her A.T.C.M. in June, 1937. Nora Conklin and Molly Sclater gave a joint vocal recital at the Toronto Conservatory in April. Mary Gibson is spending the winter in London, England, studying art, and the following are attending the Ontario College of Art, Toronto : — Margaret Essery, Eleanor Henderson, Constance O ' Grady, Pamela Pearse and Betty Piddington. Kathleen Boyd is taking Art classes at the Northern Vocational School, and Kathleen McGee will spend the summer in New York studying the same subject. Jean and Ruth Coram have a studio. A pair of hand wrought pewter The Branksome Slogan 63 candlesticks which they made was exhibited in the Canadian building at the Paris Exposition. A number of Branksome old girls have been taking handicraft classes with Mrs. K. R. Perry (Mademoiselle Sandoz) at her studio, 41 Cumberland Street. Rosalind Morley MacEwen was matron of honour for Aladeleine Chisholm Moon, Helen Rutherford Bunting and Miriam Fox were Ruth Rutherford Kinnear ' s attendants. Eleanor Hamilton was maid of honour for Betty Connell Kennedy, Mary McLean maid of honour and Joan Knowlton brides- maid for Amy McLean Stewart. Virginia Copping maid of honour and Gwynneth Sinclair and Mary Kingsmill bridesmaids for Cynthia Copping Crookston, Marjorie Apedaile was Dorothy Apedaile ' s bridesmaid and Eleanore Bell and Jean McCormick performed the same office for Evelyn Davis Binkley. Edith Innes accompanied Grace Innes Plaxton up the aisle and Norah Fletcher and Margaret Patterson upheld Margaret Henderson Tarr ! Marriage has taken a few Alumnae to live in distant lands, Margaret Mcintosh Nayler to Australia, Helen McLennan Sutherland to Scotland and Caroline Bull Glyn to Ireland. Mary Trainer Outerbridge is to live in Bermuda and Roma Wilson Knapp spent the first year of her married life in Albania. Margaret Robertson Mitchell and her husband plan to spend the next two years in Great Britain. Betty Connell Kennedy is making her home in Guelph and Margaret Henderson Tarr is living in Cincinnati. Madeleine Chisholm Moon, Anne Ogden Morris, Marion Wilson Tillinghast and Elizabeth Holmes Pretty have joined the New York Alumnae. Corunna, Ont., is Helen Pidgeon Caesar ' s address and Norwood, Ont., will find Evelyn Davis Binkley. Jean Jewitt Paterson is domiciled in Noranda, P.Q., and Juliette Morin King in Stratford. Jessie Wright Evans has returned to Toronto to reside, Viola Cameron has also come from Montreal to live in Toronto, where she is continuing publishing her magazine, Knitting and Homecrafts . Grace Innes Plaxton, Dorothy Cluff MacManus and Mary Bailey Campbell are living in Ottawa and Persis Coleman Cutler in Amtfield, P.Q. Molly and Sybil Turner may be addressed Bovey House, Beer, Devon, England. Chika Ubukata Nicolau arrived in Montreal in May, where she will live for a few years, her husband having been appointed Roumanian Consul-General for Canada. Momiji Ubukata Fujinami came to Canada to meet Chika on her arrival, and returns to Japan in September. Frances Whitman Davies has moved to Yarmouth, N.S., Mary Rodger Collier, whose husband is connected with the West China Union University, has returned to Toronto for a visit. Jean McDougall Ghormley, who is living in Rochester, Minn., visited Marjorie Hazelwood in Winnipeg last autumn and Jane Wilson visited Rosa- mund McCoy at Miami Beach recently. Others who were south during the winter are: Eleanor Lyle, Anne Radcliff, Dorothy Hardy, Esther McWaters, Isabel Pirie Lewis and Rhoda McArthur. Margaret Phippen McKee and Pauline Stanbury Woolworth spent the 64 The Branksome Slogan autumn cruising in South American waters and Phyllis Hollinrake was on a trip which took her through the Panama Canal, down the east coast of South America, through the Straits of Magellan and up the west coast. Margaret Boughton went to California by way of the Panama Canal. Mary Walker Ryan, who is now living in Winnipeg, spent a month in California this winter and Marjorie Hazelwood was in Mexico. Jean Loblaw motored to Evergreen, Colorado, last summer to attend the Alpha Gamma Delta convention as dele- gate for the Tau chapter. Margaret Aitken went to England in April to be a bridesmaid at her brother ' s wedding, and Mary and Joan Gooderham sail for Europe in July. Ruth Hamilton is conducting a girls ' tour of the West and Alaska under the auspices of the Canadian National Railways this summer. Grace Morris Craig w as elected president of the Heliconian Club at its May meeting. Sylvia Dilworth is president of the Toronto Hospital Occu- pational Therapy Society, Muriel Sinclair is teaching swimming at Branksome. Dorothy Manning is the Art Editor of the Beauty and Style magazine. She also broadcasts on women ' s fashions. Alix Wood McCart is one of the managers fo the Arlington Galleries, dealers in antique furniture. Elsie Woods is regent of the Lady Tweedsmuir, I.O.D.E., and Rachel Sheppard is the leader of a pack of Wolf Cubs in Coldwater. The daughter of Kathleen Cahill Bankier is in the residence, as are the sisters of Elizabeth Brydon Dickson, Catherine Laing, Jean McCormick, Barbara Ross and Edith Wilson. Florence Gall Foulds sends another daughter who is in the day school along with the children of Mabel Clark Drew Brook, Helen Holmes Broughall and Muriel Parsons Fulford. The following out-of-town Old Girls visited the school : — Wynifred Gray Goodeve, Dorothy Elliott, Babette Dunham, Dorritt Larkin Lewis, Marjory Busteed, Aileen Winslow, Jocelyn McWilliams, Lenore Gooderham Cherry, Billie Pryce Jones, Margaret Speers, Momiji Ubukata Fujinami, Ann Howitt, Dorothy Black. Births Jessie Davis Mackay, a son, April 22nd. Dorothy Thayer Banwell, a daughter, May 5th. Elda McFarland Bolton, a daughter. May 15th. Isabel Buck Burt, a daughter. May 21st. Geraldine Barber Lundy, a son. May 22nd. Frances Play fair Jennison, a daughter, June 9th. Eileen Page Mackenzie, a daughter, June 24th. Sheila Lee MacGillivray, a son, July 12th. Betty Rutherford Ward, a daughter, July 22nd. Dorothy Bryce Johnston, a son, July 29th. The Branksome Slogan Ann Bastedo Blaikie, a son, Aug. 1st. Betty Horrocks Broome, a daughter, Aug. 6th. Betty Tumley King, a son, Aug. 16th. Nona Stewart Scott, a daughter, Aug. 30th, Helen Hartwick Grand, a son, Sept. 2nd. Nancy Wilson Lord, a son, Sept. 6th. Florence Wilson Thompson, a daughter, Sept. 16th. Marion Clark Pinchin, a daughter, Sept. 18th. Jean Mcintosh Swinden, a son, Oct. 20th. Helen Richardson Stearns, a daughter, Oct. 22nd. Constance Davies Wilson, a son, Nov. 4th. Hope Gibson Smith James, a son, Nov. 11th. Marjorie Franklyn Jones Fraser, a daughter, Nov. 18th. Isobel MacGregor Barber, a daughter, Nov. 21st. Marjorie Sinclair Gait, a daughter, Nov. 29th. Katherine Scott West, a son, Dec. 3rd. Rubye MacMillan Strawn, a son, Dec. 3rd. Valerie Franklyn Jones Guest, a son, Jan. 3rd. Aileen Milne Bain, a daughter, Feb. 7th. Edna Chown Morse, a daughter, Feb. Uth. Constance Innes Smith, a son, Feb. 12th. Kathleen Corrigan Shaw, a daughter, Feb. 14th. Margaret Barrett Eldridge, a daughter, Feb. 15th. Margaret Henderson Corrigan, a son, Feb. 15th. Ruth Eaton Brown, a daughter, Feb. 20th. Margaret West Dewar, a daughter, Feb. 20th. Muriel Oakley Barthelmes, a daughter, Feb. 23rd. Catherine Hyde Phin, a daughter, March 3rd. St. Clair Macdonald MacKendrick, a son, March 4th. Bessie Webster Brown, a son, March 11th. Helen Smart Medland, a daughter, March 15th. Elizabeth Robson Walker, a son, March 15th. Margaret Beaton Marshall, a daughter, March 24th. Daphne Boone Sams, a son, March 24th. Jane Aitken Gordon, a daughter, March 29th. May Eyer Keast, a daughter, April 1st. Vivien Dennis Thompson, a son, April 3rd. Alice Bryce Felty, a daughter, April 4th. Roma Wilson Knapp, a daughter, April 4th. Elizabeth Brydon Dickson, a daughter, April 11th. Juliette Morin King, a daughter, April 24th, Lois Plant Barron, twin daughters, April 25th. Louise Dreyer Geikie, a daughter. May 7th. Joan Shaw Caldwell, a son, May 8th. The Branksome Slogan Marriages Helen Bradley to Thos. A. K, Langstaff, May 8th. Marion Wilson to Arthur Jesser Tillinghast, May 14th. Ruth Rutherford to Thos. Clark Kinnear, May 29th. Wynifred Burgess to Stuart Cruickshank Sharpe, June 5th. Katherine Strickland to Guelph H. Mayor, June 9th. Frances Foot to Wm. Bruce Martin, June 14th. Mary Moore to Walter George Meyer, June 14th. Gretchen Heyd to Frank Leonard Hancock, June 19th. Juliette Morin to Jas. Maurice King, June 23rd. Mary May to Dudley G. F. Abbott, June 23rd. Margaret Kinsman to Wm. John Morrow, June 28th. Shirley Graves to Fowler M. Gobeil, June 28th. Cynthia Copping to Jas. Ian Crookston, June 30th. Eleanor McDougall to John N. Forman, May 7th. Helen Glennie to Geo. Henderson Mowat, July 10th. Roma Wilson to Merrill N. Knapp, July 17th. Trudie Green to Jas. Douglas Munro, July 24th. Jean Jewitt to Wm. B. Paterson, July 24th. Mary Robertson to Roger O. Mitchell, July 26th. Mary Morley to Donald H. Anderson, Aug. 7th. Margaret Hardy to A. Campbell Plewes. Jeanne Swinton to John Edward Calvert. Isabel Ross to Wm. A. G. Kelley, Aug. 24th. Dorothy Apedaile to Jas. Gow Wyllie, Aug. 28th. Helen McLennan to Forbes Sutherland, Sept. 1st. Elizabeth Holmes to W. M. Pretty, Sept. 4th. Amy McLean to Cl air Stewart, Sept. 8th. Catherine Davison to Wm. Allyne Rooke, Sept. 10th. Madeleine Chisholm to Gene Moon, Sept. 11th. Helen Pidgeon to Cameron H. Caesar, Sept. 11th. Betty Shepherd to Ray Corson, Sept. 11th. Bey Boyd to Alan Knight, Sept. 20th. Marion McLaren to Robt. A. Armstrong, Sept. 25th. Isabel Adams to Donald A. Mcintosh, Oct. 9th. Betty Wilson to J. David Scholfield, Oct. 15th. Audrey Lavelle to Francis E. Doyle, Oct. 23rd. Isabel Saunders to W. M. Knowlson, Oct. 23rd. Evelyn Davis to Walter E. Binkley, Oct. 30th. Betty Connell to John E. Kennedy, Nov. 6th. Grace Innes to Hugh J. Plaxton, Nov. 6th. Katherine Grant to Clyde Douglas, Nov. 12th. Elizabeth Campbell to Frederick J. McDiarmid, Nov. 27th. Anne Ogden to Ralph Franklin Morris, Nov. 27th. The Branksome Slogan 67 Isabel Bate to Leonard Grieve Robinson, Dec. 4th. Joan Spiers to Samuel John Purdy, Dec. 4th. Margaret Parker Somers to Robt. Wade Grant, Dec. 16th. Marion Gates to John Harley Hamilton, Dec. 18th. Peggy Hanna to Victor T. Griffiths, Dec. 29th. Neva Jones to Gordon Orr Watson, Jan. 3rd. Margaret Lansdowne to Hugh Gordon Ross, Jan. 11th. Dorothy Cluff to D. Walter McManus, Jan. 27th. Elsa Carruthers to Roy Harris Widdefield. Margaret Mcintosh to William Geo. Nayler, Feb. 5th. Phyllis Shepard to Forrest Scott McFeat, Feb. 5th. Sallie Tod to H. Kelsey Devereux, Feb. 12th. Caroline Bull to Hilary Glyn, Feb. 16th. Violet Tapley to Alan Greig Hunter, Feb. 26th. Dorothy Misener to John Alex. France, March 2nd. Grace Paterson to Earl Richmond Bell, April 2nd. Gwynneth Scholfield to J. W. Gaius Thompson, April 2nd. Eleanor Rowlatt to F. Chas. W. Hyde, April 18th. Mary Trainer to H. G. Outerbridge, April 23rd. Margaret Gilmour to Carruthers Carpenter. Betty McBean to David C. Leggett, May 7th. Deaths Rosemary, daughter of Mary Rodger Collier, May 25th. J. George Macdonald, husband of AUie Stanners Macdonald and father of Jean, July 25th. Barbara, daughter of Mabel Richardson Bertram, Aug. 12th. Helen, daughter of Jessie Winchester Moore, Aug. 31st. Eric Richardson, husband of Elizabeth Walton Richardson, Oct. 21st. Infant son of Katherine Scott West, Dec. 5th. Arthur Ebbels, husband of Elva Stevenson Ebbels, Feb. 21st. CoHn Burns Lind, son of Eleanor Williams Lind, April 2nd. Jennifer Starr, daughter of Juliette Morin King, April 24th. Infant son of Joan Shaw Caldwell, May 9th. Hugh Gall, husband of Daisy Robertson Gall and father of Mary, May 19th. Staff MARRIAGES Miss Myra Crocker to Dr. L. L. McQuitty, June 15th. Mademoiselle Helene Sandoz to Mr. Karl Raymond Perry, June 19th. DEATHS Mrs. Ryrie Smith (Miss Norah Burke), Jan. 23rd. 68 The Branksome Slogan 3n inemottam Ruth Horrocks Brown, March 16th. SOME OF OUR SUCCESSFUL ALUMNI GREETINGS TO BRANKSOME FROM ONE OF ITS MANY FRIENDS. Glen Bernard Camp (FOR GIRLS) In the Highlands of Ontario, Near Sundridge Six hundred acre camp property. Attractive cabins on wooded lake. Excellent equipment— twelve fire- places. Separate Junior and Senior Camps. Competent instructors for swimming, canoeing, sailing, riding, tennis, archery, camp craft, dra- matics, jewelry making and other handicrafts. Camping-trip cabins on three lakes and an Out- Post in Algonquin Park. For illustrated catalogue write MISS MARY S. EDGAR 6A Wychwood Park, Toronto (After June 1st, Sundridge, Ont.) Camp Inawendawin DORSET, LAKE OF BAYS • For Girls 6-18 years. Adult Camp in September. Apply for Booklet to Director MRS. WM. ANDERSON 358 Briar Hill Ave., Toronto Telephone— MOhawk 0896 (Helena Wighton, Branksome, 1912) Imported Knitting Yarns Hand-loom Weaving Orders taken for Knitted Suits and Pullovers 81 BLOOR ST. WEST, KI. 5320 TORONTO AND OAKVILLE, ONT. 70 The Branksome Slogan Montezuma ' s Day Chocolate was a favoured beverage IONG before Cortez set out on his J first voyage of discovery, chocolate or chocolatl — as it was called — was the national drink of the Aztecs, their Emperor, Montezuma is said to have taken no other beverage. So highly did the Aztecs esteem chocolate that they valued the cocoa bean above gold. Introduced by Hernando Cortez to Spain in 1526, by the end of the 17th century chocolate was the aristocratic beverage of Eiurope. It was then that chocolate houses were first established. Get a bar of Neilson ' s Jersey MiU Chocolate, bite into let it melt in your mouth — truly it is — the food of the The best cocoa beans are grown in the equatorial zones in the West Indies, West AMca, Ceylon and other countries. Many are the processes of refinement that have been discovered since chocolate was first introduced. Because Neilson s employ the most modem machinery and use only the finest cocoa beans, Neilson s chocolate is so smooth, so rich, so delightful in flavour and matchless perfection that it is indeed the best chocolate made. and Godu THE BEST MILK CHOCOLATE MADE Its HS37A The Branksome Slogan 1832 1938 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 Bsmking Service 72 The Branksome Slogan CANADA ' S FAVORITE GASOLINES The majority wins ! More people use 3-Star Gasoline or Esso than any other kinds. Hundreds of thousands of Canadian motorists can ' t be wrong ! Why does everybody like 3-Star and Esso? Because these gasolines are quick on the start — brimming with smooth power — packed with happy, carefree mileage. Because they are adjusted four times yearly to give topnotch performance under all Canadian climatic conditions. Because they are consistently good. Hitch your car to 3-Star, or Esso. You ' ll like these gasolines, too. Everybody likes Made in Canada by IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED The Branksome Slogan 73 DEER PARK LIVERY 1365 YONGE ST. (Below St. Clair) TORONTO ' S OLDEST AND LARGEST AUTO LIVERY NEW 7.PASSENGER CARS FOR HIRE TRIPS 50c. UP $2.00 PER HOUR MIDWAY 2 4 6 1 UNIFORMED CHAUFFEURS 24 HOUR SERVICE SERVICE STATION TIRES ACCESSORIES Drop in at Our Yonge and Bloor Bar for Your AFternoon Refresher ' ' The Better Kind ' ' of Candies and Ice Cream 37 Stores at Your Service PERMANENT WAVING Tbe 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 Phones— ELgin 8430-8439 219 Ryrie Bldg., Toronto Corner Shuter and Yonsre Sts. LEON CLEMAN, Proprietor 74 The Branksome Slogan Compliments of British American Oil The Branksome Slogan 75 Ask your Grocer for TEACUP Orange Pekoe TEA A beautiful Freda Pattern English China Cup and Saucer Free with every pound, or you may select a difiFerent 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 SPECIALTIES AT BI-A-CAKE THE Twisted Milk Rolls, 30c Doz. Coffee Buns (for Toasting) 5c Each Angel Cakes, 25c to $1.00 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. Afternoon Tea Assortment, 20c Doz., 3 Doz., 50c Bi-a-cake Food Shop 28 Bloor SU E., KI. 9404 (at Yonge) 1425 Yonge St., HY. 9755 (at St. Clair) Scotch, English Imported Wools Angoras, Chenilles, Cottons, Bouclettes HAND-KNIT GARMENTS MADE TO ORDER NEEDLEPOINT TAPESTRIES N-ewest Style Books Free. instructions given under Miss Dunccui ' s personsd supervision. THE ORIGINAL JEANE DUNCAN Suits, Dresses, Blocked and Handwashed. NEW LOCATION 1070 YONGE ST. Midway 5515 (Formerly 913 Yonge St.) 76 The Branksome Slogan MUSIC 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 Eyebrow Dyeing Individual Hair Waves Eyelash Dyeing Miss T. Armstrong Individual Hairdressing Parlor 685 Yonge St. — Upstairs Next to Uptown Post Office Midway 3436 The Branksome Slogan 77 for- MOTHER . . . A WORTH-WHILE SUGGESTION DON ' T ALLOW her to attempt that back-breaking rug BAKER CARPET CLEANING COMPANY 25 LIGHTBOURNE AVE. Est. 1883 COMPLIMENTS OF CARNAHAN ' S LIMITED WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF THE DISPENSING OF Physicians ' Prescriptions Free delivery to all parts of the city MAIN STORE: 741 YONGE at Bloor TeL Klngsdale 1197 Branches: 2066 Yonge, cor. Lola Road - Tel. HYland 1145 393 Churchy cor. Carlton - Tel. ELgin 1545 W. J. A. CARNAHAN, President Telephone RAndolph 1300 HARRY T. MUNRO Florist 822 Yonge Street TORONTO 78 The Branksome Slogan PHOTO-ENGRAVERS ELECTROTYPERS LIMITED THE COMPLETE ORGANIZATION Commercial Photographers Artists, Photo Engravers by All rrocesses . . . Electrotypers and Stereotypers 91 GOULD STREET - TORONTO PHONE - - - WAVERLEY 3821 The Branksome Slogan 79 The Diet Kitchen Tea Rooms 72 BLOOR AT BAY STREET Breakfast Luncheons Teas Dinners 8 to 10 11 to 3 4 to 5 5 to 8 Telephones: Klngsdale 4382 Open Sundays and Holidays Meals served in the garden in summer INVIGORATES NOURISHES and SUSTAINS ROBERTSON ' S MALTED MILK CHOCOLATE BAR ROBERTSON BROTHERS Umited TORONTO : CANADA SOLE MANUFACTURERS 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 DAVIES At above Address — Phone Klngsdale 2961 80 The Branksome Slogan SWISS SERVICES ALWAYS RELIABLE SOFT JVATER JVASHING 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 L.et Our Telephone Wire Be Your Clothes Line The Branksome Slogan 81 INTERLAKE Paper Products are known wherever they are sold, for their High Standard of Quality Manufacturers of Paper Towels, Napkins, Toilet Tissues, Decorative Crepe Carbon Copy Paper, Dry Proofing, M.F. and M.G. Sulphites. Waxing Papers, Tissues, etc INTERLAKE TISSUE MILLS CO., LTD. 388 University Ave. TORONTO 2 L. E. Bickell Co. WHOLESALE GROCERS AND IMPORTERS Teas, Coffees, Spices, Fancy Groceries, Chinese Groceries and Laundry Supplies. i CATERERS TO I Hotels, Restaurants Clubs, Institutions and Boat Supplies LAURA ' S GOLDEN CUP BRAND COFFEE Ground Fresh When Ordered 130 King St. E., Toronto, Ont. Telephone WAverley 8387 Does studying worry you? A thorough eye examination and the proper glasses will make it much easier for you to concentrate. For appointment — RA. 2173 Toronto Opticians Limited 12 Bloor St. East— Suite 21 George W. Keevil, Optometrist Why Not Plan a Business Career Canada ' s increasing Business needs more Business executives. Where are these future leaders in Business? They will be found by hundreds in such young men and women as you. But youth must be TRAINED to fill these positions efficiently. Plan now to take a Shaw Business Course at one of Shaw 12 Day Schools. Consult Telephone Directory for locations. The Shaw Plan of individual instruction enables you to join any time. Shaw Courses lead to recognized standing. Shaw ' s Model Office gives actual experience. Shaw Em- ployment Bureau gives free assistance to graduates. Instruction also by the Shaw Home Study method if desired. Phone or write for free Descriptive Booklet entitled— Up With the Times. SHAW SCHOOLS Head Office, 1130 Bay St., Toronto (Phone KI. 3165) SHAW BUSINESS SCHOOLS 82 The Branksome Slogan WONDER BREAD and HOSTESS CAKE IDEAL BREAD CO. LIMITED Lombard 1192 Phone ADd. 1815 Bananas a Specialty W. T. Boulger Wholesale POTATOES APPLES and VEGETABLES 753 QUEEN ST. W. TORONTO BOOKS For . . . (LEISURE LEARNING AND LAUGHTER LONGMANS, GREEN CO. DOUBLED AY, DORAN CO. J. B. LIPPINCOTT CO. 215 Victoria St. - Toronto The Branksome Slogan 83 BUY YOUR NEW CHEVROLET-OLDSMOBILE AT GORRIES SALES: SERVICE: 354 VICTORIA ST. SHUTER and VICTORIA STS. COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND FOR CAREFUL, RELIABLE EYE SERVICE E. F. DeFOE, R.O., D.O.Sc. OPTOMETRIST 488 Bloor St. West TORONTO Phone MElrose 4801 84 The Branksome Slogan Business Established 42 Years Ed. Wheatley Butcher and Purveyor Finest Quality of Meats Poultry and Vegetables in Season 288 QUEEN STREET EAST ELgin 6796 The Branksome Slogan 85 PRE-SCHOOL and KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS FOR SCHOOL OR HOME Furnish pleasurable instruction for young children. A wide range of high-grade lines from which your selection can be made: — Word, Number and Sentence Builders, Wecwing Mats, Sew- ing Cards, Beads, Pegs, Blocks, Folding Paper, Crayons, etc. Visit our Showroom or write for Catalogue. — THE— GEO. M. HENDRY CO. Limited 129 ADELAIDE ST. WEST TORONTO. ONT. A. M. Shook Co. INSURANCE IN ALL BRANCHES Fire Liability Accident 344 CONFEDERATION LIFE BUILDING 17 Queen St. East Toronto, Ont. Phone WA. 5934 Printers and Publishers Service and Satisfaction STONE COX LIMITED 80 George Street, Toronto Elgin 2283-2284 The Slogan acknowledges with thanks the support of the Advertisers 86 The Branksome Slogan Oculists ' Prescriptions accurately filled. Quick Repairs. Broken Lenses Duplicated. 25% Discount to all Students and Instructors. Compliments of MRS. CHAMBERS FRESH FISH DAILY SEA AND LAKE FISH FIRST-CLASS FISH AND OYSTER DEPOTS 307 DANFORTH AVE. (Cor. Bowden Ave.) Phone: GE. 1131 BRANCHES: 1841 DANFORTH AVE. 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Neilson Ltd Norris Iron Works 9 70 14 Carnahan ' s Drug Stores Ltd. 77 Mrs. M. Chambers „ 86 City Dairy Co. Ltd. ...„„ 4 George Coles Ltd - 13 Copp Clark Co. Ltd „ _ 10 D F. H. Deacon Co - 2 Deer Park Livery . — „ 73 E. F. Defoe 83 Diet Kitchen Tea Rooms .„ _ 79 Jean Duncan 75 E T. Eaton Co. Ltd. Inside Front C over Encyclopaedia Britannica „ „ 10 H. E. Fames Son 11 Miss Mary S. Edgar 69 A Friend ..69 and 83 Percy the Optician Photo Engravers Queen ' s Tea Room R Lionel Raw linson Ltd Robertson Bros. Ltd. Routleys Ltd Rosedale Beauty Salon St. Andrew ' s College Sandham Company A. M. Shook Co Robt. Simpson Co. Ltd. Stone Co. Ltd. 86 78 14 11 79 86 13 7 9 85 .Back Cover 85 Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada Swan Bros .„ _ Swiss Laundry Shaw Business Schools 5 86 80 81 Gerries H Heintzman Co. Ltd Geo. M. Hendry Co. Ltd. Hunt ' s Ltd Hygienic Hairdressing Salon 83 76 85 73 73 G. Tamblyn Ltd „ _ Toronto Opticians Ltd U United Cleaners Dyers Upper Canada Tract Society 12 81 76 2 I Ideal Bread Co. Ltd _.. Imperial Oil Limited Interlake Tissue Mills Co. Ltd. W 82 Ed. Wheatley - 84 72 Whitewood ' s Riding School „ 7 81 Harold A. Wilson Co. Ltd 8 THE SLOGAN acknowledges with thanks the support of the Advertisers Photograph of Deanna Durbin, Singing Star — Courtesy Universal Pictures Co., Inc. Deanna Durbin Fashions are almost as popular as their charming namesake. They play a very important part in the wardrobes of many well-dressed school girls! Not only are Deaiyia Durbin clothes young and peppy, but — import- ant note to mothers — they ' re carefully made and moderately priced! Cirls ' Shop Third Floor