Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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20 The Branksome Slogan next year is that Branksome girls will wear a new uniform ; consisting of tartan skirts, beige shirts and stockings. Thus the Scottish tradition of the school will be maintained materially as well as spiritually. On the closing day of this school year, which has brought so many changes both in the world and in the school, the beauty of the closing garden party will be much enhanced by the fact that the graduating class will wear on this occasion, for the first time, long w hite graduation dresses in place of the usual school middies and white skirts. It seems specially appropri- ate to distinguish in this way the girls who are leaving school after a period of study and preparation, to enter upon another stage of life. The changes and opportunities that the future will bring for each and all of us, no one can foretell, but we feel sure that the good that we have received during our time at Branksome, and the pleasant memories of the happy days we have spent there will always stand us in good stead and will be an incentive to us to contiriue amid whatevei fortunes may be ours to follow our school motto, ' ' Keep well the Road , a motto which we hope will long serve to be a guide and inspiration to us and to the future generations of Branksome. JOY MACKINNON (Clan Campbell). Ode To British History Henry I was a knowing old soul But the loss of his son his own death-knell did toll ; Henry II had a masterful reign But I hope we w on ' t hear of his tactics again ! Henry III surrounded by French- men — What could you expect with such chattering henchmen? Henry IV an usurper bold Killed Richard II then died of a cold ; Henry V many battles did brave But all ' ' paths of glory lead but to the grave. Henry VI of sorrowful mein Who ' tween White Rose and Red Rose could not intervene; Henry VII a crafty old miser Whose fines left his barons both sadder and wiser ; Henry VIII was a scheming old bird Of whose six merry wives no doubt you have heard. Now of these men whose doings historians thunder Do you really think they are worth it ? — I wonder. PATRICIA HEIGHINGTON (Form I A).

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The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fidfils Himself in many -ways Since these words were written numerous changes have altered drastically the order of human life. Invariably there must be changes ; some for the better, others for the worse. Within our own short experi- ence momentous events have taken place which even those who have the clearest insight into world affairs are unable to comprehend. At present mankind is living in fear, dictators are ruling with a stern and harsh hand. People are persecuted for their religion ; the right of free speech is no longer universal. Old democracies have fallen and many isms are swaying the world. Yet, in spite of changes in the social order, we fortunate people who live within the British Empire have many blessings for which to be thankful. This year, the sovereigns of one of the few remaining demo- cratic countries, our gracious King George VI and Queen Elizab eth are making an historic visit to the ' ' New World . In commemoration of this event on May 11th, while their Majesties were crossing the Atlantic, Canada-bound, the pupils of Branksome Hall planted two beautiful spruce trees in front of the school. As these trees grow and flourish so we hope may grow within the hearts of all Branksome girls the spirit of loyalty and good-will. Although affairs are at a dangerous crisis and threats of war terrify and sadden many hearts, now as in the past, we must faithfully continue to believe that in the end the ' ' earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea . In connection with our school routine this year at Branksome several changes have been made. Among these a new time-table has been adopted in order to give the girls the necessary additional time for work without interfering with their sports ' programme. Another change planned for 19

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The Branksome Slogan 21 Ski Heil! The call of the wild ! The lure of the north lands ! The appeal of snow-glazed peeks gleaming in the sun light! — contrary to all adverse opinions, this is not an extract from Jasper ' s advertising data, or even information concerning Banfif — the winter playground of the West, but rather, a play-by-play or should I say, fall-by-fall, descripti jn of that annual extravaganza. The Huntsville Week-end ! After carrying precariously crossed skis and bulging suitcases onto the train at the Union Station, Friday evening, the aspiring skiers sought diversion in the form of barn dancing in the baggage car, to while away the minutes on the four-hour trip to the Mecca of Winter Sport Lovers. Once arrived, tumbling figures trailing mitts, scarves, and ski poles, swept from the cars and from there it was anyone ' s race, to see who would cover the distance from the station to Traveller ' s Rest in the shortest time and thus obtain the coveted chamber known to all as the Bridal Suite , No one has ever succeeded in probing the mysterious appeal of this room, but besides other attractions, it undoubtedly possesses two radiators in excellent working order ! The sheen of sunlight on freshly fallen snow, the tantalizing aroma of sizzling bacon, and the sounds of running water and musical accompani- ment (slightly off key), greeted our awakening Saturday morning. By eleven o ' clock, with the aid of free advice and unlimited assistance on the part of the ever-present guides, with wax and a few extra ski straps thrown in for good measure, everyone was strapped, buckled, or snapped into their sliding sticks. From the Rest, the would-be snow-birds descended the first of the slopes surrounding the trails through Memorial Park for a morning of much desired practice.