Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1948 volume:

THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Landmarks in Our History 1903 — School established at 102 Bloor East. 1910 — School moved to 592 Sherbourne Street. 1912 — School purchased and moved to 10 Elm Avenue. 1917 — Harrogate House bought. 1921— Scott House bought. 1924 — Gymnasium and Senior Class Rooms built. 1926 — Swimming Pool completed. 1927 — Main Building Common Room added. 1935 — Clansdale Heights Farm bought. 1937 — No. 16 made Principal ' s residence. 1938 — Junior School Class Rooms added to Harrogate House. 1942 — Sherborne House purchased for Senior residence. 1948 — No. 2 Elm Avenue secured. This last addition to our property consists of six acres of land adjoining Sherborne House grounds, a large part of which is in process of being made into a fine playing field for School games of all kinds, such as tennis, basket- ball, soft-ball, archery, track events, etc. Facing the south and sheltered by the hills which form the ravine, this area is admirably suited for games at all seasons of the year, while the hills afford opportunity for skiing and tobogganing. We feel that we have been most fortunate in being able to secure such a large area in the heart of the city, and in acquiring for the use of Branksome girls an estate which has been a Rosedale landmark fo) so many years. At the annual Alumnae Association dinner this year, on February 14th, it was moved by Shirley McEvoy and carried unanimously that the new property be named ' ' Readacres in honour of Miss Read. 4 The Branksome Slogan EDITORIAL We live precariously in turbulent days when once again the im- mediate future seems none too bright. The world is in the throes of many changes — radical, gradual, vast and minute changes — and each change has its individual importance, its relative effect towards ultimate destruction or ultimate security and peace. Nations and ' countries, cities and towns, factories and schools alike are affected by this metamor- phosis, whether it be good or bad. Branksome, too, takes her small place in this changing stream of life. Some changes seem small and insignificant at first, but they soon become a part of the tradition and background of the school. Branksome is justly proud, therefore, of a momentous change in the addition of the new property. Six new acres and a wonderful new residence are indeed a change in Branksome ' s world. They will provide modern class rooms, new art facilities, etc., as well as promise a more extensive sports pro- gramme. The future is very bright for up-and-coming Branksomites. They only have to know the envious thoughts of the graduating students as a proof that Read Hall is a change that is greeted with unhesitating enthusiasm. 1947-48 has been an important stepping-stone on the path of Branksome ' s history. Although this element of change will undoubtedly prevail for years to come, there are basic foundations which, for the benefit of the school, must never change. Branksome ' s school spirit, for example, must retain its present glowing flame. Loyalty to the school, in all our thoug hts, words and deeds, is equally as important, even in later years when we are out in the busy world and perhaps have begun to forget s.ome of the best years of our lives . Then, come what may, although Brank- some will change in many respects, the essence of its being, its very drive and powder will remain unchanged and it will still stand ' ' ever true to God and right . The Branksome Slogan 1 1 EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief: Advertising Manager : Associate Editors: Reporters : Art Editors: Committer : Sally McConnell. Nancy Blundell. Jessie Marriner, Jeanne Roscoe. Elizabeth Evans, Mary Lou Porter, Marion Wallace, Heather Mac- Pherson, Shirlay Mair. Cathleen Cherry, Harriet Saylor. Ann Blackwell, Beverley Galbraith, Virginia L e i s h m a n, Mary Stephens, Maxwell Stewart, Joan Vipond, Norma Wood. 6 The Branksome Slogan CALENDAR FOR 1947-1948 Sept. 10 — School opened. Sept. 12 — Gathering- of the Clans. Sept. 19 — Picnic in gym. Sept. 21— Rev. Calvin Chao. Sept. 28 — Harvest Festival. Oct. 3— Old Girls ' Basketball. Oct. 5 — Wing Commander Spencer Oct. 7 — II Trovatore. Oct. 10 — Thanksgiving- Week end. Oct. 16— Elman. Oct. 22 — Installation of Prefects. O ' ct. 23— B. Ball St. Clem. vs. B.H.. Oct. 24 — Fourth Form Plays. Oct. 26 — Mrs. Norman Stirrett. Oct. 27— B. Ball Moulton vs. B.H. Oct. 29— B. Ball B.S.S. vs. B.H. Oct. 31 — Masquerade. Nov. 2 — Canon Paterson. Nov. 4— B. Ball H.L.C. vs. B.H. Nov. 7 — Week-end. Nov. 11 — Memorial Service. Nov. 12 — Toronto Symphony. Nov. 13— B. Ball St. Clem. vs. B.H. Nov. 14 — Ramabai. Nov. 16— B. Ball B.S.S. vs. B.H. Nov. 19 — Winter Fair. Nov. 22 — Anthony and Cleopatra, Nov. 28— Ski Pictures. Nov. 30 — Mrs. Bronstein. Dec. 12 — Dance. Dec. 14 — Carol Service. Dec. 15— Whitby. Dec. 19 — School closed. Jan. 12— School re-opened. Jan. 16 — Skating Party. Jan. 18 — Mr. Peter Ackroyd. Jan. 19— Macbeth. Jan. 21— Twelfth Night. Jan. 23— Skating Party. Jan. 25— Mr. Rayfield. Jan. 30 — The Dance. Feb. 1 — Sound Movies. Feb. 3— Ice Follies. Feb. 6 — Skating Party. Feb. 8— Mr. Wilfrid Bauman. Feb. 11— Mr. Joe Muchan. Feb. 13 — Swimming Meet. Feb. 14 — Alumnae Dinner. Feb. 15 — Westmijister Church. Feb. 18 — First Form Plays. Feb. .20— Week End. Feb. 25— Hockey Match. Feb. 27— Disraeli. Mar. 5 — Fashion Show. Mar. 7- Mr. Germaine. Mar. 12— Talent Night Mar. 14 — Dr. Strangway. Mar. 15 — Brailowsky. Mar. 17 — Barbara Ann Scott. Mar. 19 — Junior Operetta. Mar. 21— Mr. Adams. Mar. 24— School Closed. Apr. 6 — School re-opened. Apr. 18 — Mr. Don Warren. Apr. 25 — Rosedale United. Apr. 27 — Philadelphia Orchestra. May 2 — Confirmation. May 6 — Toronto Symphony. May 7 — Senior Operetta. May 11— Mr. Chas. Tipp. May 22— Week-end. June 4 — Strawberry Festival. June 6 — Closing Service. June 8 — Prize Giving. The Branksome Slogan 7 We at Branksome are intensely proud of our school and of its tra- ditions. We are grateful, not only for the opportunities offered in education, but also for the splendid chances given in our sports. For, after all, learning to succeed in life is achieved not only in the academic field, but also in the field of sport, where we have been taught fair play, co-operation and sportsmanship. To be able to say that you have been graduated from Branksome Hall means a great deal in later years. It means that you represent a God-fearing school that has carried the beliefs of fair play and justice through forty years of service. It means that you, personally, believe in these qualities and are ready to support and defend them at any time. JOAN LANGLOIS, Head Girl. 8 The Branksome Slogan APPOINTMENTS Head Girl — Joan Langlois HOUSE PREFECTS Ann Armour, Doris Badgloy, Winifride Drover, Alcia Eager, Alma Hatch, Xandra Hoskingr, Judith ShoebottotA. DAY PREFECTS Valinda Burruss, Sally Dalton, Evelyn Howden, Joan Heise, Jessie Marriner, Sally McConnell, Joan Vipond, Jerry Weir. SUB-PREFECTS— (Hous e) Marion Cornish, Helen De Nike, Mary Anne Hearn, Naomi Inglis, Charmian Philpott, Ailsa Reid, Helen Scace, Joan Spackman. BETTA KAPPA SOCIETY President — Alma Hatch. Vice-Presidient— -Ann Armour. Secretary — Betty Southgate. Treasurer — Joan Heise. Committee: Joan Ellis, Grace Flavelle, Marj rie Flavelle, Patricia Gillesijie, Virginia Hearst, Kathryn Keene, Charmian Philpott, Joan Vipond, Louise Walwyn, Jeri-y Weir. HIGH NEWS REPRESENTATIVE Jean Gillandars. CLAN CHIEFTAINS Scott — Joan ElHs, Campbell — Jerry Weir. Ross — Evelyn Howden. MacAlpine — Alison Zimmerman. MacgregoT — Sally Daltan. McLeod — Charmian Philpott. Douglas — Helen De Nike. Maclean — Naomi Inglis. SUB-PREFECTS— (Day) Nancy Blundell, Jean Catto, Helen Costerus, Joan Ellis, Maida Harris, Betty Southgatc, Muriel Joy Stewart, Louise Walwyn, Alison Zimmerman. OPHELEO SOCIETY President — Doris Badgley. Vice-President — Muriel Joy Stewart. Secretary — Judith Shciebottom. Treasurer — Valinda Burruss. Committee: Beverley Britt, Helen Costerus, Lucy Deck, Alicia Eageer, Maida Harris, Grace Seaman, Joan Spackman, Jean Wallace. I.S.C.F. President — Lucy Deck. Vice-President — Muriel Joy Stewart. Secretary-Treasurer — Melba Rycroft. SUB-CHIEFTAINS Patricia Marriner Barbara Fleming Jeanne Garrow Marjorie Flavelle Virginia Leishman Mary Lou Lyon Faye Purdy Joanne Moore LIBRARY ASSISTANT — Helen De Nike LIBRARY REPRESENTATIVES:— Jean Catto, Marjorie Flavelle, Wanda Hutchings, Barbara Gorman, Elizabeth Evans, Miriam Moeller, Patricia McClocklin, Patricia Howorth, Joan Somerville, Ellen Avigdor, Millioent Hsiung, Peggy Porter, Joan Adamson. FORM OFFICERS President Form VA — Jeanne Garrow Form VB — Joan Spackman Form VSp. (Com.) — Jane McPherson Form VSP. rH.E.)— Chairman Philpott Form IVA — Margaret Ohisholm Form IVB — Jane Macaulay Form IVSp. — Joanne Moore Foim III A — Sally Lang-ford Form IIIB — Marion Wallace Form IIA — Lynn Dibblee Form IIB — Pauline Cole Form lA — Shirley Mair Form IB — Joan Bradshaw Vice-President Norma Wood Marion Cornish Julia Echlin Frances Fair Mary Louise Edmonds Jean Trestrail Molly McMurray Patricia Garnett Corinne Mayhew Heather McPherson Joan Mawhinney Joan Archer Nancy Patten Sec. -Treasurer Grace Flavelle Patricia Phair Peggy Bamford Jocelyn Wright Helen Hill Harriet Say lor Jo Ann Patterson Wendy Aitken Susan Stott Anna Lea Elderkin Frances Snetsinger Beverley Balmer Nancy Lyle The Branksome Slogan 9 SUB-PREFECTS Left to Rig:ht: M. A. Hearn, J. Snackman, M. Harris, M. J. Stewart, H. Costeres, Ailsa Keid, N. Blundell, J. Catto, L. Walwyn, H. Scace, B. Smithgate, M. Cornish (absent). AWARDS 1947 JUNIOR SCHOOL PRIZE LIST Grade III— Pamela Kerr. Grade V — Elizabeth Wilson. Grade IV — Hilary Warren. Grade VI — Patricia Fulford. Grade VII — Sandra Robertson, Elizabeth Smyth. Grade VIII — Mary Barnet, Jennifer Jones. SCRIPTURE Jennifer Jones, Shirley Mair, Beverley Balmer, Anne Stagg. SENIOR SCHOOL PRIZE LIST FORM IV English— Sally McConnell. French — Valinda Burruss, Latin — Jessie Marriner. Science — Evelyn Howden. History of Art — Janet Stewart. History — Sally Dalton. Mathematics — Jean Catto. Spanish — Dorothy Burnham. Interior Decoration — Jocelyn Wright. 10 The Branksome Slogan FORM V General Proficiency — Barbara Wales. English — Anne Burton. French — Barbara Wales. Mathematics — Beverley Rush. Biology — Aune Merriman. Physics and Chemistry — Patricia Marlow. Latin — Judith Godfrey. Secretarial — Elaine Hutson, Diane Kinzie. Interior Decoration and History of Art — Barbara Metcalf. Home Economicsi — Margaret Ross. Library Service — Judith Godfrey. Essays — Helen Costerus, Diana King, Esther Turnbull. Slogan — Judith Livingston. Poetry — Joan Heise. Perseverance — Jane Macaulay. Dramatics — Sheila Craig. Co-operation in Residence — Frances Snetsinger. PRIZES VOTED FOR Best AH Around Girl — Anne James. Integrity — House, Jean Reid; Day, Elizabeth German. Sportsmanship — House, Sally Spence; Day, Mary Craig. Service — House, Josephine Williams; Day, Antoinette Echlin. Loyalty — House, Catherine Shields ; Day, Sheila Craig. Perseverance — House, Grace Seaman; Day, Jane Hamilton. Comradeship — Helen De Nike. School Spirit — Diana Windeyer. MARGARET T. SCOTT MEMORIAL PRIZES Memorizing of Scripture Doris Badgley, Anne Croll, Alicia Eager, Lorene Piercey, Ailsa Reid, Jean Reid, Jean Roscoe, Grace Seaman, Esther Turnbull, Marilyn Webb. MEDALS Ruth Caven Memorial — Evelyn Howden. Scholarship, Form V — Anne Burton. ' Governor- GeneraFs — Patricia Marlov . Jean Hume Memorial — Anne James. PREFECTS Ann Armour — Vice-president of the B.K. Ann plans to enter dramatics at London next year. (Sideline — psychology at Western). Ambition — to play woman ' s part in a play. Alma Hatch — Persevering President of B.K. Bubs ' quick trips to Oakville, wowing Boston society, keep Branksome ' s athlete busy. Talents include tennis, track, badmin- ton, basketball, etc. Doris Badgely — Energetic president of Opheleo. Her pat expression is Oh, conscience! Will make hats while on duty in the nurses ' resi- denca at Kingston. Joan Heise — Member of B.K. Spends her time out of Botany experimenting with fermented yeast. Desired future — Occupational Therapy at U. of T. Valinda Burruss — Says there ' s no place like Trois Pistoles. Opheleo ' s stalwart treasurer claims her life ' s a mess . Linda forever has open house; is B.H.S. ' s hope for a scholarship. Xandra Hoskingr — Xanie is crazy about horses. Occasionally has a blackie cocker as a guest. A good friend to all and full of fun. Future — une autre nurse. Sally Dalton— Likes all sports (led 1st B.B. team, tennis and badminton champ, star swimmer, also manages to do push-ups). Wee MacGregor returns to G.B.C. — a law prospect ! ! Evelyn Howden — Ross chieftain, captain of 2nd B.B. team. Her long NAVY blue sweaters are a familiar sight. Hev sets out on her quest for nursing in Greenland ! Winefride Drover — Freddie is a Bluenose contribution to Branksome. Fooshing off to the dentist, and playing bridge (especially at midnight) are her main occupations. It ' s Queen ' s next year! Jessie Marriner — Maintenance of 1st B.B. team, regularly visited Summit this winter. Jess pines for N.S. fish and seaweed. Is our sporting sports editor. PREFECTS Sally McConnell — EnterimHiiiK editor-in-chief, on 1st B.B. team, terrific tennis player. Well informed on Timaffami. Trinity, Toronto. (Scottish — a true Scotswoman — loves kilts!) Joan Vipond — Member of B.K. You notice the sun-lamp fjrlow, yeorf eous auburn tresses. Interests centred on certain fraternities, bridge and the New Look . Headed for Varsity. Judy Shoebottom — Secretary of Opheleo. Shudy ' s tenth and final year in boardinjz:. She can hardly wait to R-et to University. A wonderful Queen Victoria with definite heart interest. Jerry Weir Active Campbell chieftain, tennis fiend, Lst team B.B. player. Leads a yay social life. Shares Mac ' s interest in Trinity and kilts! Claims fame at Gay Venture. V ACADEMIC Nancy Bicatty — Eaton ' s Jqnior Council Rej). You notice that terrific complexion — that voice ! Claim to fame — flutter-brain and head- ed for the lounge at R.Y. Shirley Brown — Buster appears to be (luiet. but who knows? Enjoys tennis and all kinds of music. Ambition — to take a hostlinp: trip across Canada. Future — nursing. Nancy Blundell— Sub prefect. Small, lot of fun, is efficient advertising editor of the Slogan. Hobby is J. F. Outside interest — J. F. Favourite topic of conversation — J. F. Jean Catto — Va ' s mathematical genius, is in- terested in riding, geometry, riding, algebra, riding, trig. Next year at Trinity in Honour Science and Mathematics. Joan Bradely — Member of Night Hawk Club . Has one ambition — to pass a Geometry test. Teased a lot about those teners , has diffi- culty in finding stamps. Marion Cornish — Sub-prefect. Butterscotch plus horses equals our Cornie — star boarder of the one and only pink room . Enthusi- astic collector of old Peruvian door-knobs. Destination— Phys. Ed. at McGill. y ACADEMIC Helen Ccsterus — Suib-p refect. Member of Opheleo, was an eager prop in V ' s Queen Victoria . Plans an industrious career in the school of nursing-. Joan Ellis — Sub-prefect. Scott ' s industrious leader has an unfathomable taste for egg- noggs and Corn Flakes ; skis, swims and golfs — all exceptionally well. Future — engineering, chemical or marital. 1 Mary Beth Coutts — Quiet and demure, Mame converses I ' eadily on any topic concerning Mount Forest (especially cadet corps), al- though Gait is known home. Indefinite cai ' ecr at Western. Grace Flavelle — Our own Sara Bernhart from mighty Vancouver. Actively interested in evei-ything — from plumbing to singing Begin the Beguine for Bubs . Headed for U.B.C. Helen De Nike — Sub-prefect. Douglas chief- tain. Library rep., staunch player of 1st B.B. t;am. Can be .seen evei-ywhere. You can ' t miss that infectious grin and friendliness. Destination — Psychology at Queen ' s. Marjorie Flavelle — Giggles plus pearls equals Pudgie . Note her gleaming hair. Member of B.K. who bathes monthly in full dress. Apprenticing at an undertaker ' s is probably destiny. Luci Deck — President of I.S.C.F., our poetry champion hails from Australia, where she Isarned the fine art of P.T. Who is the interest at Jarvis? Barbara Fleming — Barb, with her friendly dimple, is a great six)rt — especially famous in the skiing world. Interested in music. 1956 will probably see her at the Olympics ! Jean Debbie— Dob , from Victoria, B.C., is a fiend at the piano. Intends to be at Victoria College (B.C., that is!) next year. Interests — symphonies, writing to Andy. Margraret Foulds — Loves tennis and badmin- ton. Note that natural curl! A frequent question from Marg — How do you do this Algebra? Veteran of 11 years at B.H.S. V ACADEMIC Jeanne Garrow — President of Va, instigator of form play. Helps Evis rule the Rosses, feeds Dalton cookies. Likes sailing and ski- ing (wonderful skiing at Collingwood, they say ! ) . Naomi Inglis — Mclean ' s chieftain, bulwark on 1st B.B. team. Ne dove and swam on swimming team. Our 1948 debutante is famous for her curly !? hair and her skiing! Ann Godisall — shows an avid interest in tracks with white rails. Loves music and animals (with dark eyes, dark curly hair . . .). Future — a bookie. Barbara Keeler — Music, especially South American style! tennis, .skiing (she ' s a whiz!), tall, dark, handsome . . . (gxiess who?) are Barbie ' s favourites. Future — Phys. Ed. at Varsity. P ' ggy Hand — Member of the Group of Seven (visitors to IVb French classes). Likes badminton and rushing to Muskoka on week-ends. Future — a term at Port Credit High, then nursing. Kathryne Keene — Member of B.K. Our Oak- ville blonde spent a most profitable summer in New York. Keeney is an accomplished diver, etc. Note her short kilt and her long legs ! Maida Harris — Our quieter sub-prefect was an angel in the pageant. Authority on China and Latin. Interested in swimming. Prob- able future is nursing. Joan Langlois — Who ' s our H.G. ? Who ' s proud of her Western lineage? Who ' s known as Big Sulphur? Who persists in, Kids, guess what? basketball and tennis? Who? It ' s LUNGS! Rosemary Hutchison — Spends all her spare time doing Spanish. Is very interested in Michigan University. Another tennis player and another prospect for nursing. Ann Larmour — Otherwise known as Voyag- eur from Saskatoon. Always planning big week-ends. Biggest plans for her future — Queen ' s! Can be heard beating it out ' in Sherb. V ACADEMIC June McMu ' len — Member of the Big Four bridge club. You notice her deep voice and heavy correspondence with O.A.C. Knows everyone headed for P.H. and E. at Queen ' s. Melba Rycroft — May be found now and then in Va. One of our Trig brains (?). Plans to take Pass Arts at Queen ' s. 1 L Paula Mounce — From Newburgh (suburb of Napanee, that is!). Notice her dark hair, deep, dark eyes ! Headed for nursing, seen in Va furiously finishing her French. Grace Seaman — Opheieo member, Grassy sticks out her tongue while catching up on Caesar. Likes tennis, laughter, hates arti- chokes. Ambition is nursing-. Destiny — first woman explorer of moon. V. Eileen Murton — Murt , chief paiJer hander- out in zoo, is always tired on Thursday. Ambition — to drive a car, play tennis. Loves badminton. Fascinating future at Varsity. Carol Secord — Returned from Florida with the New Look in a dark shade. Intere.sted in maths, modern music AND George. Marilyn Nation — Just ask Marilyn how to fool the authorities in crossing the border. A Jamaica import who suffered bad i-epercussions from a winter of skiing. M Helen Sibbett — Champion bridge player and skater ; likes knitting and other pastimes as well. Is heading for Trinity. Another favour- ite is Russ. I Pat Phair — You notice her French book in her hand. Her favourite animal — the horse in gym. Hobby is collecting coins from Vb. Good luck in dental nursing, Pat ! Ann Smith — Andy , our Lauren Bacall, is active member of school life — particularly swimming, riding and skiing. Queen ' s and perhaps a law profession ai-e the planned future. V ACADEMIC Shieila Smith — Vb ' s Latin genius claims she lost her knowledge of French between Mont- real and Toronto. Favourite occupations ' — swimming- and skiinj?- Most desired future is one of loafing- — possibly St. Anne ' s. Jean Wallace — Wally — 5 ' 1 of vim and vigour — usually seen with a gleam in her eye, snippers in hand. Hobby isx Dicky birds! Destination — nur.sing ! Betty Southgate — B.K. ' s illustrious secretaiy takes a lively interest in badminton and tennis. South returns to England for the summer and re-returns to Trinity. Has a recent past at Lake of Bays. Harley Walters — Pastime is taking life as it comes and U.T.S. Pet aversions — answering history questions, skiing at 5 a.m. Probab future — taking life as it comes — and U.T.S. Joan Spackman — St. Thomas ' s President of Vb. member of the Opheleo. Note : starry- eyes and passion for mushrooms. Usually found losing things . Probable destination — The Lady with the Lamp . Louise Walwyn — Our symphony rep. Her high class tastes run to classical music and James Mason. Weesy is noted for her lovely blonde hair and sweet voice. Muriel Joy Stewart — Myrt is kept busy as Vice-president of both I.S.C.F. and Opheleo. Interested in dramatics and badminton. Brilliant future in nursing. Helen Wilkinson — Her trade marks : numerous hair-do ' s, don ' t be a chicken , bridge game, letters to Spike . Will model New Look on little farm. Helen Stronach — Note her Florida tan. Hes loves basketball and swimming. Spends most of her time in York Mills. Ambition — to be a dietitian. Future — matrimony. Norma Wood — Enthusiastic forward on 1st B.B. team. Note that gurgling g-iggle, that Ottawa stride. Ambition — to curl the close crop with a needle. Destiny awaits her at Western. V COMMERCIAL Peggie Bamford — Form treasurer, conspicuous for her absence (especially during- the Lent Collection weeks). Blonde and freckled. Possible near future — marriage. Pat Gillespie — Member of the B.K. — alway s anxious to help. Diplomatic relations with Great Britain have been difficult. Note her inability to decide Which One ! Caroline Benson — Redhead. How easily she manages always to have the wrong work done ! Favourite occupation — hours on Satur- day. Evelyn Grant — From Jamaica. Note her friendliness and gorgeous shoes ! Likes swim- ming in the salty sea sans swim suit. Future — air-line hostess for Pan-America. Jane Echlin — Inability to be in the right place at the right time — weakness for Collingwood at week-ends — the other of the two. Wanda Hatchings — Came to us from Kar- sons in Ottawa. Enthusiastic drummer, skier, rider, speller. Montreal — mostly what ' s in it. Wanda ' s whole existence is just Scoooper ! Judy Echlin — Secretary of class. Which one of the two? Weakness for orange milk shakes. Dislikes sweeping floors. Future is un- certain. Jane McPherson — Intellectual form President, seen showing that Ipana smile out loud. Weak- ness for the Lig ht of My Life and Babe Austin. F iture — Branksome ' s own Oima Wright. Jill Etherington — Blonde bomsbhell from Burl- ington. Noted for THOSE eyes! Past- madly p ' anning week-ends. Future — headed F.O. Vogue School in Chicago. Jean Morine — The thirteenth to join the class, yet far from least. Commercial ' s brain. You notice her weakness for second helpings. V COMMERCIAL Barbara Robinson - Bobby our Boston cream pie — is noted for that cute smile and tiiat sparkler. Often Keen writing to and receiving letters from a certain someone wonder who ! Dorothy Edwards — Ah! kids, it ' s nighty- night time! That ' s Dodie, who lesides (luietly in the Geranium Room. Noted for that shiny hair and good hunr our. Destina- tion— Mac Hall. Mary Stephens — Britain ' s contribution — Stevie is noted for her implied humour, weakness for butter tarts, and navy blue . Will make an excellent doctor ' s wife. Frances Fair — Will Nanno never stop chopping at those locks? If you ' re in doubt, ask Nanno where Ajax is. Future — most decidedly undecided. Barbara Tobias — Not much of her, but what there is wastes no tims. Shines in tyiiing. Toby is apt to lose her appetite while in love. Ann Fitzpatrick — Ann brings a bit of old Ireland to us. Loves to putter in pottei-y and hopes to grace the Art College. Interested in handicrafts and yellow convertibles. V HOME ECONOMICS Sally Beckett — Sally ' s active spirit brightens up V Special, especially on blue Mondays. Is enthusiastic about sports, particularly tennis. Ambition — to be able to eat during class. Future — catching burglars ! Beverley Galbraith — A quieter member of the class, from Willowdale, who excels in piano playing — especially The Blue Room , Enjoys visiting around with her neighbours. Francois Chaubert — Frannie is Switzerland ' s contribution to the development of culture at B.H.S. You notice THE accent, her hair and tennis. Destination — a chalet on an alp. Barbara Gorman — Barb regales her friends in the panty Monday morning with the week- end ' s activities. From what we ' ve heard about her future, we hope she can cook ! V HOME ECONOMICS Margaret Graham — A g-igg-le during- c ' .ass from the far side of the room — that ' s Marg ! Her secret ambition is to sit in closer range of Sally ' s marshmallows ! Jeanne Roscoe — Note that northern accent and aesthetic ( ?) taste. Ros says, just an old northern custom . Ambition — to drive a Cadillac convertible. Future — implying humour at Cantab. Janet Kingsburgh — Yea, Navy! Noted for that giggle, her knack of blushing. A wonder- ful cook, possessing a good nature. Destina- tion — second mats on a destroyer. Sylvia Thompson — Foosh ! there goes Sylvia! Note the led hair and long legs. Can be seen hanging from rings in the gTm at any time. Destination — unknown. Joan Lindsay — Here to-day, gone to-morrow. Joan is one of our enthusiastic bridge players — but oh ! that bidding ! Plans to enter Shaw ' s. Diana Waddington — Quiet in her own way, but there no doubt she ' s around when she hears that model T . Future — that ' s what we ' d all like to know. i Charmian Philpott — Chum is class Presi- dent, MacLeod chieftain, (2 minutes silence) member of B.K. Excels in wit and humour. Keeps calm at all times. Destination — an ether artist. Jean Williams — Willy planned to raise golden Hampshires with Joey ; has turned her affections to Barney, her dog. Knows all about plastering. Life calling still undecided. Jean Robertson — Jeanikins lives on the 2nd floor with the other J ' s . Note that south- em drawl, redi hair, and pin collection. Desti- nation — Oakville. Ambition is to sleep ! Jocelyn Wright — Oh! that coiffure!! We ' re still dazed. Loves dog ' s (especially Bo), horses and golden Hampshires. V Special will long remember Joey ' s questioning mind. Form News From the scholastic aspect and in outside interests, this school year has met with rousing success. We got off to an active start with picnics up at Clansdale Heights. Each form went up on a different day, and all found beautiful autumn weather and wonderful fun at the farm. Later in the year, when snow covered the hills of Clansdale Heights, we went back on form ski-picnics. In October, the hard-playing Form I captured the basketball cup. All forms were kept busy in clan competition — volley-ball, badminton, swimming, basketball, and bowling teams. For many form members, dramatic interests came first. Play practices were an important part of their activities. After hard work and planning, each form presented a play. Form IV put on A Miracle in Blaise and ' A Night at An Inn . ' A Ghost Named Henry and ' ' The Perfect Gentleman were presented by Form HI. Form II gave us ' The Little Father of the Wilderness and Belle , and Form I, Scrambled Eggs and Babe Goes Dramatic . In all, worthy efforts were very successful. Now an active and energetic school years ends and, looking back, we are brought clearly to the realization that we have had a ripping good time! CLASS PRESIDENTS Standing: C. Philpott. J. MacPherson. Seated: J. Garrow, J. MacCaulay, P. Cole, J. Bradshaw, J. Spackman, M. McMurrayr M. A. Chisholm, S. Mair, .T. Diblee, tM . Wallace (absent). 22 The Branksome Slogan The Clans (Quite in keeping with our kilts and Gaelic yells, we at Branksome are divided into eight clans , as most schools are divided into houses. A new girl coming to Branksome may express her preference for one of the following: Campbell, Douglas, MacAlpine, MacGregor, Maclean, MacLeod, Ross or Scott. The Slogan has been asked to print a short historical account of each of those Scottish clans which have been chosen as our patrons. Editors.) The Camptoells have played a great part in Highland history. They were the rivals and later the supplanters of the old Lords of the Isles. Many elan territories, such as the MacDonald, MacGregor, Lamont, Macnaib, MacNaughtons and others, were gradually acquired by. the Campibells. Through the numerous clan conflicts of the early Scottish history the Campbells always managed to be on the right side, either by sword or by diplomacy. More than once in history has that war song, The Campbells are Coming, struck terror into the hearts of incon- venient rivals of the clan; for when the Campbells came they usually came to stay. The tartan we use at Branksome is the Campbell of Bread- albane, which is one of the three divisions of the clan, the other two being Campbell of Argyll and Campbell of Cawdor (Caldor). The crest of Campbell of Breadalbane is a boar ' s head; the present chieftain of this clan is 8th Earl. The origin of the Douglas clan, one of the most powerful families in Scotland and rivals of Royalty, is unknown. A branch of the Douglas clan is called Douglas of Drumlanrig. The Black Douglas mentioned in history was the Good Sir James of Douglas, a great captain in the long War of the Succession. The hero of seventy fights, it is said that he won all but thirteen, so leaving the name of Black Douglas — suggest- ed by his swarthy complexion. He was slain during one of the Crusades, carrying the heart of his royal master. The motto of the Douglas Arms is Jamais arnere — (Never behind). On the crest the bloody heart com- memorates Bruce ' s dying request to the Good Sir James to carry his heart to the Holy Land; the three stars which both the Douglases and the Murrays bear in common seem to denote the descent of both from one ancestor. The actual name of Alpine is derived from the Welsh. The ancestor of the clan is believed to be Kenneth MacAlpine. The clan itself has at all times claimed the distinction of being the noblest and most ancient of the Highland clans. The crest of the MacAlpines is a boar ' s head with the motto, ' ' Remember the death of Alpin . This motto refers to the murder of King Alpin by Brudus after the Picts defeated the Scots in the year 834. Royal is my race is the motto of the MacGregors, the senior of The Branksome Slogan 23 CLAN CHIEFTAINS N. Inglis (Maclean), J. Weir (Campbell), A. Zimmerman (MacAlpine), J. Ellis (Scott), C. Philpott (MacLeod), S. Dalton (MacGregor), H. De Nike (Douglas), E. Howden (Ross). the Clan Alpin. The clan claims descent from Griogar, third son of King: Alpin, king in the year 787. The neighbours of the Clan Gregor, the Campbell ' s, unlawfully obtained the land belonging to the Gregors. The latter then used forceful means to regain it, acquired a reputation for turbulence, robbery and disturbance of the peace of the country. By an Act of Parliament the clan was then forced to change its name. Many were chosen, but the one by which we now know it is the MacGregor Clan. The motto of the Maclean clan is ' ' Life or Death . The first of the clan of whom there is any authentic account is Gillean of the Battle-axe, named from his pioverbial dexterity with that weapon, who lived during the reign of Alexander III. Most of the branches of the Clan Maclean now bear, as part of their armorial bearings, a battle-axe in memory of their famed ancestor. The origin of the MacLeods is not very well known by historians, but they are beheved to be descended from the Norse. According to the traditions of the Norse origin, the forefather of the MacLeod Clan was Leoid, son of the Black King of Man. The family seat of the clan is 24 The Branksome Slogan Dunvegan Castle ; it is a grand old place, combining the romance of the ninth century with the comfort of the twentieth ; in it are preserved some of the most famous relics of the past. The Ross Clan takes its name from the province of Ross. The name in Gaelic is Clann Andrias. One account of the origin of this clan reports that it came from the Nioisemen. The district of Ross was very fre- quently mentioned in Norse sagas along with other districts ruled by the Mormaors or Jarls. It was only upon the downfall of that powerful race that the Chiefs of Ross first appear in history. The badge of the Ross Clan is juniper, which in Gaelic is aiteann. The crest is a hand holding a garland of laurel. The Scotts, one of the most powerful Border clans, take their name from the race who invaded Scotland in the early ages. The Scotts of Buccleuch (mentioned in Sir Walter Scott ' s ' ' Lay of the Last Minstrel ) and the Scotts of Balwearie were descended from Uchtredus filius Scoti, who witnessed charters between 1107 and 1128. Sir Michael Scott, a famous wizard, also mentioned in ' The Lay , who died about 1200, was actually one of the most learned men of his time. Sir Walter Scott was himself a descendant of the Scotts of Harden. The war cry of this clan is A Ballandean . The seat of the Scotts of Buccleuch was Branksome Castle, after which this school is named, in honour of the founder, Miss Scott. Events of the Year GATHERING OF THE CLANS The first Friday in September, after the return to school, found sports activities off to a fast start. The eight clans gathered on Sher- borne lawn for their first annual gathering and clan games. New girls began to feel at home leaping down the lawn tied up in a sack and try- ing to defeat contestants from the other seven clans. The complete MacGregor clan was to be found afterwards clustered about two enormous cakes which they won as first prize. 26 The Branksome Slogan INSTALLATION OF PREFECTS The annual installation of the prefects and officers of the school was held on Wednesday, October 22. Miss Read ratified the appointments of the sub-prefects and clan chieftains and, with a few words to each, installed individually the sixteen prefects and Joan Langlois as the head girl of the school. An explanation of the school standards to the parents, friends and new girls followed. The school flags were then placed in the four corners of the gymnasium. The school song effectively completed a very impressive ceremony. That evening, the newly-appointed officers of the school were entertained at dinner by Miss Read. Toasts were proposed to the new boarders, the new prefects, the head girl and Miss Read. The dinner was a fitting climax to a memorable day. THE CAROL SERVICE The last Sunday of the Fall teim was kept, appropriately enough, for the annual carol service. It was again held in St. Andrew ' s Church and, large as the church is, hardly another person could have found a ARCHERY AT READ ACRES The Branksome Slogan 27 BADMINTON TEAM S. Dalton, A. Hatch, K. Keene, B. Southgate, N. Wood, F. Snetsinger. seat. It encouraged us as we realized that there were few people who do net enjoy singing the carols. The carols were selected from a wide choice; many of them were ones that we had known for years and which are sung Christmas after Christmas. But Miss La Von had also gone to a great deal of trouble cheesing ones that were not so well known, including a Czechoslovakian and French one, and I think that I can truthfully say that these new ones were included among the old favourites by the end of the term. The service began with a cornet solo by Captain Parr from the back of the church. He played ' ' Hark the Herald Angels Sing , a perfect beginning to the service. The processional carcl was ' ' Masters in This Hall and the school, led by the prefects and the clan chieftains, came into the church on either side and met at the centre aisle. The singing of the carols was evenly distributed between the junior and the senior schools, some being in unison, some in parts and some sung by the two special choirs consisting of the 1st and 2nd forms in one and the Chapel and Choral Choirs in the other. Added to these, Miss Faver sang a solo which few of us will ever forget. I feel we owe a great deal of thanks 28 The Branksome Slogan to Mr. Bales, who played the organ for us on the Sunday and also at the rehearsal. The service ended as perfectly as it had begun, with the pageant produced by Madame Perry. I n this ' we saw all the characters that we connect with the Christmas season. The scene was very simple, the shepherds and the wise men coming up to the Chancel steps while at the back stood the angels blowing their golden trumpets: ' ' Hark the herald angels sing. Glory to the new born King. ARCHERY Aim low! Shoot! A Cold! Something similar to this might be heard by anyone passing by Sherborne lawn on a warfni autumn afternoon of this year. In the spring term, however, archery moved to the new property. On either of these inviting lawns Branksome ' s kilted cupids assem- bled to practise the art of the bow. However, we aimed at no heart but at the bright yellow spot in the centre of the various coloured circles known as the ' ' gold . Arch- ery, one of the newer sports on our list, is growing in favour. Many beginners attended the in- struction classes and the old- faithfuls turned up regularly for the practise periods. The fall sea- son was clo ' ssd with an inter-clan archery tournament. A cup for the highest scoring archer was added last year to the list of sports prizes. It was carried off in 1947 by Anne Garland. BASKETBALL The first Friday evening in October, this year ' s first and sec- ond basketball teams played a friendly game with a last-minute team made up of form one to five years previous. The competition was good and the game was keen- ly played, with both the old girls and the present girls putting forth their best efforts. After the game The Branksome Slogan 29 we all adjourned to the common room for chocolate milk and cake, and there old friendships were re- viewed and new ones begun. Need we mention that the present girls won? The inter-school basketbal] schedule was unfortunately mucPi shortened this year. All the teams were very disappointed to learn that no return matches were to be played, although this did not dampen their spirit in the games that were played. The third team heaped glory upon itself by win- ning all its games. Congratula- tions are due to the captain; also the captains of the first and sec- ond teams. Some nice team work was especially noted among the second team guards. The first and second teams made their annual trip to Whitby on De- cember 15, supported on the side- lines by the third team. We regret to say that O.L.C. lost not only the game but also one of their gym hghts. The Branksome teams will also remember the very delicious refreshments. O.L.C. arrived at Branksome on January 19 for a return match, which was also won by the Branksome teams. Clan basketball matches were played after the inter-school matches were finished, supported by the enthusiasm of the whole school. Basketball, too, is a spec- ial talent of the MacGregors and they defeated the Macleans only after several members of both teams were bodily carried off the floor. They became dizzy from watching the ball. Third Team — Forwards: Frances Snetsinger (captain). Norma Web- ber, Priscilla Strand, Cathleen Cherry; Guards: Helen Scace, Muriel Ferguson, Pat Marriner, Eleanor Greenwood, Jane Capon. Fourth Team — Forwards: Heather McPherson, Alison Roach, Mary Wilkinson, Shirley Mair, Jane Bradshaw, Claire McMullen; Guards: Alice Ann Russell (cap- tain), Joan Mawhinney, Elve Cassels, Lyn Dibblee. Bong, bong, bong. Bong, bong, bong, Bong, bong, bong. Bong, bong, bonj?, Midnight, by golly! Little cuts from classes, Little cards marked late,. Make the senior wonder If she ' ll graduate. 30 The Branksome Slogan BETA KAPPA Hallowe ' en — the night of ghost and goblin — was celebrated with great enthusiasm and even greater ' success. A masquerade party, to v hich everyone came as a nursery rhyme or fairy tale character, was highlighted by a truly hilarious skit performed by the staff and led by Miss Read herself. The costume competition was followed by square dancing and refreshments, which combined to make it a very enjoyable evening. After many last-minute alarms we finally got Sherborne House decorated in the true Christmas fashion for the Fourth and Fifth Form dance — the Holly Hop — which was a great success. Amid frequent balloon poppings , the scrapings of numerous step- ladders, noisy and confusedly shouted directions from everybody and nobody, there was slowly but surely emerging the product which was seen with great appreciation by all who attended our annual Branksome At Home last January the thirtieth. I think we ' ll all agree that the Beta Kappa did an exceptionally splendid job. The decorations this year SECOND BASKETBALL TEAM L. Deck, N. Gammon, H. Stronach, B. Fleming, E. Howden (Captain), V. Leishman, M. Binnie, A. Zimmerman, J. Gillanders. The Branksome Slogan 31 We remember — Helen De-Nike: her unselfish team spirit and dependability. Jerry Weir: her effort and improvement. Alma Hatch: her qui k thinking; infallible lay-up shots; her hard-felt hin. Norma Wood: her Ottawa training in her snectacular team work with Alma, Sally Dalton: Captain: her fighting fortitude; bullet-like passes; Get those rebounds . Naomi Inglis: her height, endurance and experience. Sally McConnell: her interception and purple perseverance. Joan Langlois: her perfected pivot and bounce. Jessie Marriner: her endless energy and calm efficiency. were in ' ye olde Scottische tradition, with six larger-than-life-size Scottish Highlanders looming tall and strong on several of the walls. Crossed swords above the gym door, clan standards, kilts and tam o ' shanters all lent an impressive atmosphere in honour of dear old Scotland. And the balloons! — thousands of them, covering the ceiling, gave a particular festivity to the occasion. The dancing began promptly at nine o ' clock to music under the most competent baton of Stanley St. John. Although much-appreciated punch was served for the duration of the dancing, we were all glad to receive at the end of the evening ice cream, delicious coffee and our Jeannie ' s ' ' out of this world chocolate cake. During the Winter term we had a very successful Talent Night. Practically everyone who was stage-gifted in any way performed, entertaining the audience by means of the piano , flute, singing, dancing, 32 The Branksome Slogan recitations and humorous skits. With so much talent in the school, as Miss Read has said, it is a pity that we have not had more Talent Nights. The Strawberry Festival and Graduation Dance, which is to be held this year at the new house, are both yet to come. We hope that they will be successful and will wind up he Beta Kappa ' s activities for this year with a bang. In closing, I would just like to say on behalf of the Beta Kappa that I hope you had as much fun at the dances as we had planning them at our ' ' obstreperous meetings. DISRAELI Though there is no official Dramatic Society at Branksome, there is a group of girls who are definitely interested in the drama. These girls worked for many weeks, on Monday evenings and Thursday afternoons, under the able and energetic coaching of Miss MacNeill and Miss Sime, and on February 27 they presented Disraeli. SWIMMING TEAM J. Ellis, W. Rogers, A. Sutherland, J. Archer, N. Iiiglis, M. L. Carnahan, S. Thompson, E. Cassels, C. McMuUen, S. Dal ton. TENNIS TEAM — 1947 Standing: B. Southgate, A. Hatch, J. Bradshaw, J. Langlois. Seated: H. McPherson, J. Binnie, P. Cole, S. McConnell, F. Snetsinger, S. Mair. Excelling in the title role was Helen DeNike, whose performance as the clever, kindly statesman will long- be remembered by the audience. In their supporting- roles, Ann Armour as Viscount Deeford, Ann Cool- ing- as Lady Beaconsfield, Mary Louise Edmonds as Lady Clarissa and Grace Flavelle as Mrs. Noel Travers turned in splendid performances. The rest of the cast as genteel young lords and ladies provided the necessary Victorian atmosphere. It was noticeable that to the seven ladies in the cast there were twelve gentlemen ; very courageous in a female cast! Chaimian Philpott as Potter, the gardener, deserves special credit for most spontaneous humour and a convincing country accent. LS.C.F. During the past year the Fellowship has enjoyed weekly meetings at No. 16 Elm Avenue. Our meetings were held at noon to avoid clashes with afternoon sports. Each month we had two Bible studies, a mission- ary study, and a speaker. Among our speakers were Miss Read, Miss C. Nicoll, Miss M. Fish, Mrs. Harris, Miss G. Murray, Miss LaVon Doherty and Dr. Northcote Deck. Beside our weekly meetings we had a Fall picnic up at Clansdale Heights and a party in January. We are looking forward to another picnic this spring. 34 The Branksome Slogan THE OPHELEO This year we of the Opheleo would like to extend our most sincere thanks to all the staff and girls for ' the wonderful co ' -operation which we have received from them in our various campaigns. We are also very grateful to the four missionaries who so kindly brought us movies of the Belgian Congo, Ecuador, China and India during our Lenten collection. In addition to our usual contributions to the continents and our Ramabai week collection for India, we also sent donations to the Canadian Indian Hospital in Manitoba and the Save the Children Fund. We hope that in the future the Opheleo will continue to meet with co- operation and success in order that it may carry on its work of aiding people in all parts of the world. TREASURER ' S REPORT: Cash Received: Ramabai Week Community Chest — Carol Service Lenten Collections 257.70 203.00 301.50 315.41 Cash Paid Out: Ramabai Mission Shalini, Indian orphan .... Community Chest Nathaniel Institute Merchant Marine Shantymen ' s Christian Association Salvation Army Overseas Postage Expenses Africa Ludhiana Hospital Clarabai, Indian teacher.. Canadian Indian Hospital Belgium South America China Save the Children Fund Balance on hand 200.00 50.00 203.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 100.00 101.50 25.00 50.00 75.00 25.00 10.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 $1,064.50 13.11 $1,077.61 $1,077.61 In June we expect to collect as usual $100 for underprivileged children. VALINDA BURRUSS, Treasurer. The Branksome Slogan 35 SWIMMING The first teiTn started Brank- some off with a bang when the great inter-clan swimming meet was held. Fun was had by both the spectators and the daredevils. They had everything from three- legged races and three-armed races to potato and spoon races. The Scott clan swam to victory for the third consecutive year. During October and November, senior Red Cross swimming classes were held twice a week. The girls partici- pating were examined by a Red Cross examiner and an extremely good showing was made by the class. Twenty girls received cer- tificates and pins. Several girls tried their Red Cross instructor ' s test this year at the U.T.S. swim- ming pool and all were successful. Some girls took classes in the Royal Life Saving bronze medalion and silver award of merit. On February 13th, our hard- working team was off to Bishop Strachan School to a swimming meet in which B.S.S., Havergal, St. Clement ' s and Branksome took part. The team was cheered on by Branksome ' s spectators to take third place. The score was added to by Wendy Rogers, Eve Cassels and Sally Dalton placing first, sec- ond and third in the junior, inter- mediate and senior diving, respect- ively. Ann Sutherland swam her- self to third place in the inter- mediate back crawl for style, while Naomi Inglis swam the senior breast stroke for style to ' tie for first place. On April 15 the sides of Brank- some ' s pool were filled to over- flowing with eager Branksomites when the Ontario Ladies ' College came down to swim against our team. During April, Miss Read an- nounced that a cup had been do- nated to the school for the diving championship. The swimming and diving championship contests have not yet taken place but will be keenly contested when they do. Curious fly, Vinegar jug, Slippery edge, Pickled bug. 36 The Branksome Slogan SKIING AND SKATING Great enthusiasm was shown this year in the Saturday and week-end excursions up to Clans- dale Heights. We are certainly very lucky in having- our farm late afternoon a weary but happy crowd, having struggled up the last hill, would flop into the await- ing buses for the ride homeward. As many week-ends as possible, a group of girls went up to the adjoining the Summit property, as this enaibles us unlimited use of this vast skiing terrain. Practically every Saturday farm for Saturday night, coming home Sunday afternoon. These week-end excursions were much looked forward to by all and wait- morning, buses left the school load- ed with skiing enthusiasts to spend the day at the farm. After lunch everyone was off to the slopes, winding down through beautiful Silver Birch Trail for four hours of wonderful skiing. Then in the ing lists were the order of the day. As the valley from the main lodge over to Snow Flake Valley was lit at night, it provided won- derful skiing by moonlight (and electric light) after supper. The Branksome Slogan 37 As skating- this year did not come out of school time, it was de- cided that each form could afford the time to have a winter picnic up at the school farm. This was done with great success and gave us the complete Summit property practically all to ourselves for an afternoon. There are rumours of a clan skiing meet for next year which should prove a great deal of fun for both beginners and the more experienced. So, first thing next season — let ' s all get out and practise ! This year, Branksome had the outdoor rink at Varsity. There was skating throughout the week, much to the joy of the skaters. Instruction for both seniors and juniors was pfiven twice a - eek. Having a much larger rink and its being outdoors seemed to draw more skaters. Skating was a big success this year. BADMINTON AND BOWLING This year at St. Paul ' s, B -ank- some, represented by Helen De- Nike and Muriel Ferguson, took top honours in bowling, with Haver gal pushing second. In the badminton, Havergal came first with a score of 8 and B.S.S. and Branksome were not far behind with their respective scores — 7 and 6. The badminton team is to be specially congratulated as it is the first year on the team for nearly all players. A tournament was also played for the school cups. Alma Hatch gained the singles cup, with Katherine Keene as runner-up, while Sally Dalton and Frances Snetsinger won the school doubles. Clan badminton and bowling were keenly contest- ed. MacGregor, Campbell and Ross placed respectively in the badmin- ton, and the Dou:?las clan won a decisive victory in the bowling alleys, followed by Maclean and Ross. TENNIS Branksome was lucky last autumn in having Mrs. Swanick and Mrs. Dewhurst — two English professionals — come to give lessons to would-be tennis players. The courts this spring are more than ever in demand by the enthusiasts eager to show off their new powers in the game. Practising is well under way for the school cham- pionships as well as for the tennis team. Last year saw many thrill- ing sets before the outcome became definite: Willa Birks was singles champion and Sally Dalton and Alma Hatch were doubles winners. Branksome sent a strong team to the tennis meet last year and, al- though defeated by Havergal Col- lege, it showed an indomitable spirit. We are looking forward to this year ' s meet. VOLLEYBALL AND SOFTBALL Volleyball at Branksome Hall is not played on a large scale. Be- cause we are very lucky in having so many sports in which to par- ticipate, there has been only one attempt to organize an inter- 38 The Branksome Slogan school volleyball tournament, and day, the Sherborne and Senior in the last few years there ' has Main House g-irls winning- the been no time for a similar under- laurels, taking. The clan tournament is always a great deal of fun, however, and the games are enjoyed very much by all those who play, and it is hoped that we shall be able to take a more active interest in volley- ball in the years to come. The inter-house soft-ball com- petition is one of the events of the Spring term. This year it was played on a cool and showery April SPORTS DAY When the kilts were flung to the ground, the jumping pits dug and the shot-put ring marked, it was a sure sign the Sports Day was here ! Yes, Sports Day — the day for which many enthusiastic Branksomites had worked and practised long hours to try their skills at the wide variety of events. From the keen competition in the 1947 meet, Leonette Baldwin and Alma Hatch emerged with the coveted Intermediate and Senior Championships. The 1948 Sports Day is now in sight and it seems as though there will be a great many eager con- testants competing for the much- desired awards. 40 t ' : ' The Branksome Slogan CREATIVE EFFORTS A PLAN TOO PERFECT Mr. Daley sat at his office desk, staring at a picture of his wife, Janet. His fingers drummed the surface of his desk nervously as his mind wandered back over the events of the morning. This was it — the perfect murder. He was sure of that. He went back carefully over his plans. His thoughts shied away from recalling the inert body of his wife lying on the kitchen floor where he had left her. He had planned his crime for weeks, and finally put it into action. Nothing could gO ' wrong and he would be rid of Janet forever. Sweet, loving Janet — how carefully he had planned her death ! The wiring of the telephone had been completed for days. He had studied the fixtures and wired the telephone so that the whole first floor of the house would explode when the ' phone rang. Everything was completed but the final wire, which was to ' be connected before he left for the office that day. That morning he had killed his wife; crushed her skull with a heavy candlestick. He recalled with a shudder stumibling back into a table as he saw her face staring up at him. Then he had collected his wits; care- The Branksome Slogan 41 fully locked each door, connected the last wire of the telephone, and quickly leaving the house, had hurried to the office. He summed it all up in his mind; if someone knocked at the door, no one would answer, and no one could enter the house to find the body. But the first time the telephone rang, a section of the house would explode, destroying all evidence of his crime. Defective wiring would be blamed for the explosion, and no one would ever suspect him. He rubbed his hands in satisfaction and then pressed a button at his elbow. Why not do the job himself? His efficient secretary, Miss Roberts, entered and inquired, Did you ring, sir? Yes, get Mrs. Daley on the phone, will you please, he answered gruffly. ' At once, sir. She left the oflfice and he waited tensely. Miss Roberts re-entered. ' Tm sorry, Mr. Daley, the line is busy. Shall I call again? Busy! The man was stunned. The line could not be busy. Could it be possible that the body had been discovered? Even now they might be calling his office ! He suddenly remembered knocking the table over. Of course ! The telephone had been on that table. He had knocked the receiver off, then. He tried to regain his composure. ' ' Shall I try again, sir? The voice of his secretary came to him again. 0h yes. Yes. Try again in about twenty minutes. That would give him time to get home and back to the office again. After Miss Roberts left, Mr. Daley caught up his hat and coat and left the office by the back way, thus making sure no one saw him leave. He reached his home in a few minutes, walking swiftly and keeping his eyes lowered. He felt certain everyone he passed pointed an accusing finger at him; he had never thought his conscience would bother him. He fumbled with his key and unlocked the door. Going straight tO ' the kitchen, he did not glance at the body of his wife, but went directly to the telephone and replaced the receiver. Stepping carefully around the body of his victim, he picked up a candlestick from the floor and went to the sink with it. He washed the blood from it and placed it on th e table beside the phone. Just then the doorbell rang. He froze in his tracks. He could not answer the door; no one was to know he had left the oflflce. Again the bell rang. There was nothing he could do but wait. The bell rang im- patiently a third time, and then he heard retreating footsteps. With a 42 The Branksome Slogan deep sigh of relief, he started across the room. He found his gaze drawn to the face of his dead ' wife. He paused. At this precise moment the efficient Miss Roberts again dialed the I home of Mr. Daley, her employer. This time the line was not busy. MARIAN WALLACE, HIB. CREATION What is this world? Flaming mass of substance Twisting forever ' mid a myriad of spheres, Whirling down the vast uncharted mists of time. What is th is earth? Object of God ' s love Flung in space for all the silence of eternity. Revolving, unceasing, through known paths of the universe. What is God? Infinity, Perfection, Life, Eternal Ruler of Time and the Universe, Set a million worlds beyond all grasp of circumstance. God is Creation. He is Supreme, Sublime, Eternal, His is our tiny world, our little earth, We are but a fragment of His creation and a figment of His love. CHARMIAN PHILPOTT, Form V Special. OCTOBER IN ONTARIO Tn autumn, when the leaves are bro wn, Take pen and ink and write it down. I am going to take Humpty Dumpty ' s advice to Alice in Through the Looking Glass. The sun was gradually rising, etching the hills black against the The Branksome Slogan 43 pale pink eastern sky, visible only through the turbulent mist as I stood on the edge of the crystal clear lake. My shoulders shuddered from the damp, nipping air as I heard the rustling of the fallen leaves and the waking songs of the chattering birds. Looking over my shoulder, I could see that the first rays of the autumn sun touched the crest of the hills reflecting the gaudy reds and oranges of autumn colours. As I watched, the rays climbed down the hills, making them look like a football stadium on a cold day. The leaves began to crackle as the sun hit the lake, causing the mist to break, soar up, gather and blow away like clouds in an angry sky. Just below me I could see a family of deer coming down to water before the rest of the forest life could arrive. The fawns romped and played on the sandy beach not far from the protection of their mother. As the mist rose slowly, cutting oflP my vista that with its beauty had almost hypnotized me, I turned back to my campfire thinking that another new day had been born — full of beauty and life. NAOMI INGLIS, VB. Wee MacGregor Was Here ! ! I 44 The Branksome Slogan SUNLIGHT AND SOMBREROS The day was sunny and bright; one of those late August days in Wyoming when the sky is a heavenly blue and the majestic Bighorn Mountains rise above the prairie enshrouded at their snow- capped peaks by a silver haze. The prairies and foot-hills were parch- ed to a delicate reddish-brown which contrasted delightfully with the last of the purple lupins and sweet-smelling sage bush. Here and there a band of wild horses grazed, sometimes kicking and nipping at each other ; their bodies, well rounded by July ' s succulent hay and alfalfa, flashed crimson and golden in the sun. The town of Sheridan was abuzz on this morning of mornings. The annual rodeo was commencing to take shape in the form of a parade, bazaar and wild-west show, all in one. It was the day when owners of the top breeding and racing stables brought their choicest ani- mals to compete for the state ' s biggest stake races, cow-cutting, bull-dogging and bronco riding classes. The wagons and vans representing their different ranch- es were lining up, their gaudy colours making a fringe around the fair grounds. The town seethed with Indians --Cheyennes, Blackfeet and Crows from the neighbouring reserva- tions. Their swarthy faces con- trasted with their gay shawls, blankets and beaded accessories. Many a Blackfoot chief had turned out in his traditional feathered headdress, his expressionless coun- tenance glistening with war paint. His squaw walked behind him, her beady black eyes never ceasing to dart hither and yon in rhythm with her short, light footsteps. The squaws often carried a tiny papoose on the back or hips, his beady eyes peering inquiringly out of his little doe-skin case. On the steps of Bison Bar, or in congenial groups straddling the corral gates, the makers and shapers of the Great West draped themselves — the cowboys. Most of them were long and lanky, broad- shouldered and sun-tanned. Wide sombreros and ten-galloners were creased and pulled well for- ward to shield their eyes from the sun. Tanned necks and arms pro- truded from their best festive shirts of gay colours. Their age- old boots and jingling silver spurs, caked with mud and manure, showed beneath each pair of blue- jeaned legs. One of the boys pro- duced a banjo and sat strumming The Branksome Slogan 45 it and singing in a rich untrained voice while his admiring cronies listened. His straw sombrero was tilted back and he looked up at the sun as though singing a hymn to it for the mere joy of living. His tanned face broke into a broad smile, lighting his deep blue eyes that rivalled the sky ' s azure hues, as his comrades bellowed the choruses to his songs with all the vigor and heartiness of the young and free. A laughing, jovial fellow made himself the centre of attention on the porch of the inn, where he stood waiting for a parade. He was a familiar, amusing, yet rather pathetic figure to all around him — the dude tenderfoot. His over- festive cowboy suit, embroidered lavishly with red and yellow flowers, and his ten-gallon hat were hardly suited to his pudgy form. He was bubbling over with wild and wonderful tales of ' Injuns and ' broncs , his pink face a study of confused merri- ment, like a small child who knows he has the grown-ups ' attention. Thus the Western town prepared for the big day. DIANA KING, II-A. McDUFF McDuff, he was teddy bear, Of slightly portly girth; Who got a very dreadful scare When crossing o ' er the firth. His craft was but a rowboat, And the waves like mountains seemed ; How could he coax the ship to float When winds against him teamed? ' Where can the shore have dis- appeared? Our perplexed bear was heard to moan. As through the mist he vainly peered In search of land to call his own. At last our brave bear heaved a sigh. For there beneath his tubby form The good strong earth did firmly lie, Safe refuge from a wayward storm. McDuff, he was a teddy bear, Of slightly portly girth. Who got a very dreadful scare When crossing o ' er the firth. JENNIFER JONES, I-A. 46 The Branksome Slogan THE FIRST ADVENTURE At seven fifteen on the morning of Tuesday, June the twenty-first, Bobby Dickens quietly but firmly closed the front door, wriggled into his shoes and started down the path to the green gate. His most prized, though perhaps not his most useful, possessions were tucked securely under his right arm in a scuffed black box. In his left hand he carried a white package marked ' ' breakable . He should have delivered the package the day before, but he had forgotten, and now his conscience told him to respect his mother ' s wish even if he were running a-way from her. From his house it was only two miles to his aunt ' s small farm (that is if you cut through Lawyer Corner ' s property, jumped the creek and managed to get over the big stone wall at the south end of the meadow). Boibby was certain that he could manage all that. Obstacles however large seemed as insignificant to him as they become to old people, and his heart thumped excitedly at thoughts of what he might encounter on his first real adventure. He would see that the package was given to his aunt; this would be done secretly and safely by a scout, this scout being, of course, Nina, the young cockney housekeeper. Then, freedom! The whole world to explore. He could go east, west, north, anywhere at all, be anything and everything he wanted. So Bobby Dickens began his first adventure. As he started along the old road that twisted through the meadows he whistled. His blood pounded wildly through his veins — it was not that he was unhappy at home, but a boy had to become a man some time, and — well, see things for himself and find out what they mean. Bobby knew the road well ; many times in the last two ' of his seven years his feet had scampered or plodded or skipped or dragged over it, depending on his mood. Now he walked steadily, looking ahead most of the time, not stopping to watch a cricket jump on to the toe of his shoe, or to ' shake the nimble young cedars to see how gently their feathery tops rocked. He did not hear the scratching sounds the squirrels made as they scurried down the black trees. He did not see a lone lark soar effortlessly into the sky, far above his head. His mind belonged to ' circuses, to open-topped buseis, to ships as large as cities and to shops where anything could be bought for a penny. He came to the funny little fence that wound not too defiantly about Lawyer Corner ' s garden. Bobby knew its weak spots and he knew where its holes were. Usually he crawled through one of these, but to-day he had on his good suit and he decided that if the world was to see him at his best, he had better climb over. The Branksome Slogan 47 There was a fountain in the centre of the g ' rounds which had always fascinated Bobby. Below the marble g-oddess, whose hair was a continuous stream of water, tiny brightly coloured fish swam grace- fully among their more awkward companions, the frogs. Bobby stopped. He stepped on to the base of the fountain and, by straining his slender body from the tip of his toes to his neck, he was able to reach over and touch with his outstretched hand the feet of the marble goddess. She was smiling at him, but then he thought, ' ' She always smiles . He wondered if perhaps at night, when the blackness fell about her, the corners of her mouth turned down and her hair stopped flowing. He wished he knew for sure. He poked at the fish and the frogs for a while and started on his way once more. He walked slowly past the brilliant beds of flowers, and he thought that when he was a big man, really strong, he would come back to take the fountain away; Lawyer Corner was a very kind and rich man; 48 The Branksome Slogan Bobby did not think he would miss it. Besides he was terribly old and would probably die soon, and then Who would look aft er the g-oddess ? Ominous clouds suddenly (fathered, thickened and hovered over Bo ' bby ' s black head, but it was not until the first drop of water bounced on his ear that he noticed them. At first he was alarmed at the idea of a thunder storm overtaking him, but his fear was swept away by the thrilling anticipation of battling the elements by himself — one man against all nature ' s wrath ! The rain came down, lightly, making a murmuring sound while the sky thrust darkness upon the earth. Not until Bo bby reached the tiny creek did he realize how cold he was. A wind had sprung up and it seemed to jump out at him from every direction. He tried to hurry more. He decided he could rest and get dry in his aunt ' s barn ; she need never know he Was there. He looked for the little row of stepping stones that trailed across the stream; they were hidden by the jostling, tempetuous water. Boibby stopped and watched, fascinated and shivering. He had never seen this frothing mass before; the creek he had known was serene and deep with a sunny brown bottom. Somehow he had to get across that raging torrent and there seemed to be no other way except to wade. Already his clothes were clinging to him, sucking at his skin. He floundered and fell and the rushing water splashed over him, but the river was narrow and soon he was clambering up the steep bank on the other side, feet sliding and sinking in oozing mud, hands grasping at pieces of brush. At the top he stopped for breath, and a long uncontrollable shudder shook him. With the wind slashing his back like a whip, he tried to run across the open field. Ahead was the big stone wall and, beyond it, his aunt ' s farm. He tried whistling, but the rain and the wind and the thunder killed the sounds before they left his lips. The soft grass, trying to flee from the storm, thrust itself forward at Boibby ' s feet. A million sting- ing drops swept hot tears down his cheeks. His head was bowed, and he was almost at the wall before he saw it. The old box he had been grasping so tightly was squashed and a lump came suddenly to his throat as he thoug ' ht of the little brown monkey who was wet and miserable inside. With a great effort, he climibed into the crotch of the gnarled apple tree which grew against the wall; once there, he could just reach the top. He put his aunt ' s breakable package carefully, if shakily, on The Branksome Slogan 49 the ledge and slid down the trunk to pick up his own treasures. His hands were cut from the rough bark, but he did not know it. When at last he reached the top of the wall himself, he lay there, still and pant- ing, unable to think or to feel for some minutes. Then, summoning all his remaining strength, Bobby began to lower himself. He struggled to find the hole into which his foot would fit and support him while he got whatever he had left on top. This time he could not find the hole. His arms ached and a peculiar feeling came over him. He tried to fight against it, but he became very weak and very warm, and then he fell to the ground. When Bobby Dickens awoke, he saw his aunt ' s kind face and heard Butch ' s tail thumping beisde him. ' He left the horses so he could look after you to-night, she said. T bet they wonder where he is, whispered Bobby, his gray eyes turned questioningly towards the barn. His aunt put a cool hand on his brow and smoothed the black curls back. ' To-morrow your mommy ' s coming over, Bofoby, to take you home. He smiled and closed his eyes. I haven ' t seen her for such a long time. ANNA GODSALL, VB. 50 The Branksome Slogan THE ROCK A wind-swept rock; Just a piece of land stretching Beyond the hmit of the usual boundary. An ancient monument, Carved by the keen blade of winter gales, That the waters may pound, And the winds roar, And the rains fall, And the sun shine; But all these things together Cannot harm the flowers, Or the rock. GRACE FLAVELLE, V-A. And the year-round pounding of the sea. Northward stand the mountains, Snow-capped, cold and brilliant Even in the summer sun — Things of majesty and grace. But see the rock. In the sheltered crevices The shallow earth (A mean and frugal saving of the years) , Has borne her children — Erupted slowly and painfully A few tender stems With red and yellow heads. And has nourished them with care FACTS ABOUT FLOWERS Oh, plants, they may be pretty things. But, oh! the names they ' ve got! They have a language all their own That we take up in Bot. We hear of xylem, and of phloem. Of flowers smooth and lacy; Of carpels, bracts, and pedicels, And scrophulariaceae ; We study stamens, roots and seeds. And fruits that are quite tasty; The love-life of a pollen grain, And all the Liliaceae. The Branksome Slogan 51 And now, whenever I see a rose, 1 can ' t just sniff its essence; Instead, I must pull off its leaves, And learn its inflorescence. J. HEISE, V-A. THE CHEMISTRY LAB. Up in the Chem. Lab., On the third floor. The air seems to hit you As you come in the door. ' TIS THE FAR COOLINS I wear the kilt. I dance the fling. I thrill to hear The bagpipes sing. I smell the heather. Of haggis I dream, I eat my porridge Without the cream. I study Scott. I read B. Burns. My heart to Highland country yearns. I hoard my money. McLean ' s my clan. But still I be— An Irishman ! ! ! A mixture of acetic And bromthymol blue. Such substances Pastuer, I ' m sure, never knew. The test-tubes we ' ve broken I The sulphuric we ' ve spdlt! My tie is in flames, There are holes in my kilt. That extra window On the south wall Just isn ' t meant To be there at all. But one star student. In a moment of glee. Dumped explo ' sives together— Oh, woe. Chemistry! SALLY MoCONNELL, V-B. A. J. BUCHAN, IV-A. 52 The Branksome Slogan FORGET IT When someone hasn ' t played the game, And you have had to take the blame, Don ' t turn around and do the same, Forget it; When trouble comes to you one day. You cannot cure or drive away, Don ' t let it fill you with dismay, Forget it; That frown you have for things awry, That rainy day or cloudy sky. Don ' t stand around and whine arid sigh. Forget it; You ' ll be surprised to find it ' s true, Misfortune soon fades out of view And disappears, if only you Forget it. A. J. BUCHAN, IV-A. ROYAL WEDDING The wedding bells are pealing In London far away. Yet over miles of ocean They ' re pealing here to-day. Chimes from the ancient Abbey, The masses ' gusty cheer. They ' re heard by humble farmer, They ' re heard by palace peer. ' Midst all the strikes and sorrow. And strifes that will not cease. These bells peal joy and gladness A prayer for perfect peace. The wedding bells are pealing In London far away; And wedding bells are pealing In all our hearts to-day. J. HEISE, V-A. Softly and quietly falls the snow. Spreading a blanket of white below. Like feathers from heaven, it floats to the ground. Lazily falling without any sound. Dark pines erect ' neath the blue dome of night. How ghostly they look in their coating of white! Like violin strings, branches reach to the sky. And the wdnd plucks muted a lullaby. JUDY WADDINGTON, Form I. The Branksome Slogan 53 THE RED CANOE The trees are a living flame each side, The river a haunting blue, And silver clouds and silver mist. And shining silver dew Go floating past, are fading fast Behind my red canoe. LUCY DECK, VA. GLAMOROUS BRANKSOME Thursday morn. Straggly hair, Kilt is torn. Don ' t care! Friday morn, Curly hair. Kilt still torn, But we ' re getting there ! Friday night, Gorgeous gown, Brilliant sight. Talk of the town ! Monday morn. Straggly hair. Kilt is torn. Don ' t care! BETTY SOUTHGATE,, V-B. LA MAUVAISE HUMEUR J ' ai la peur, La grande terreur Quand je regarde ma face. Mes joues sont enormes, De tres grande forme; Elles sont gonfles-helas ! Mai au cou Et doulereux Je cris et puis je pleure. Je ne peux pas, Je ne veux pas Avoir mauvaise humeur. mumps ! ! I Author ' s note — When this in- spiration was written there were four friends stricken with ' ' mauvaise humeur , two had re- covered and twenty were constant- ly feeling the vicinity of the glands. SALLY McCONNELL, V-B. The prospect of ' ' hours is fiend- ishly grim. And the prospect of missing them terribly slim. For if you should miss one appoint- ed to you The next week you ' ll find it has grown into two! A. ZIMMERMAN, IVA. Instead of calling the house girls boarders , it has been sug gested that they be known as borderers . We know that the days girls will approve. Borderers — the dwellers (usually robbers and freebooters) on the borders of Scotland and England. 54 The Branksome Slogan OF COURTESY The dictionary defines courtesy as polite behaviour, kind conduct, an aiCt of consideration, nd as kindness ; but these meanings are only the upper surface of the word ' s deeper sense. Polite behaviour is more than otoeying the ordinary rules of good society, or exercising perfect manners; it is the delicate, thoughtful act which is very much appreci- ated and yet so often overlooked. Kind conduct is being as helpful and as co-operative with those with whom we are brought in contact, as we can, rather than adopting a diffident or difficult attitude when things do not go our way. Acts of consideration are the little seemingly un- important things which mean very much when accomplished. Someone once said, Any one can do the kindest thing for another person, but it takes a wise man to do the kindest thing in the kindest way. The whole principle of courtesy is to put others first, and to con- sider the rights of other people. Courtesy is the rule by which many things are governed, including the accepted manners at the table and our daily morning toilette. These ordinary and natural procedures are the result of the courteous wish not to offend others by unpleasant sights. Thus almost unconsciously our whole existence is filled with small, seemingly insignificant acts, which are for the benefit of those around us. Courtesy cannot and will not be overlooked, and plays a large role in the life of everyone, even of most who try to ignore its existence. Courtesy is really only thoughtfulness and consideration for other people. The whole meaning of courtesy might be summed up in this one quotation from the Bible. It is found in the Gospel according to St. Matthew, chapter 7, verse 12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so tO ' them, for this is the law and prophets . JENNIFER JONES, lA. DAY DREAMER (With apologies to Stephen Foster) Beautiful dreamer, wake unto me, School books and teachers are waiting for theei; Sounds of the school world heard in your dreams Are here in reality, strange as it seems. Force open those eyelids ! Up with that head ! An hour orn Saturday! Is that what she said? HEATHEIR McPHERSON, IIA. The Branksome Slogan 55 TRINIDAD The bluish-green sea which surrounds the island; the breakers rolling- up the sandy beaches; the bright, hot, sunny days in the country: that is what I see when I look back to Trinidad, the land of tropical splendour and beauty. That is what I think of when people say, ' ' Where do you come from? and I answer, ' Trinidad . Now that you know my state of mind, I think that I should begin by telling you what I mean by tropical splendour and beauty. When you see a row of royal palms or coconut trees silhouetted against an orange and blue sky; when all around in the sky even the clouds are glowing a bright orange against the pale blue evening sky ; when again you see the palms on a sandy beach with the big, round tropical moon shining down on them ; you realize that it really is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Also, I said that I thought of the bluish-green sea which surrounds the island. My mind always goes back to a spot on the north coast where the sea seems to be made of diamonds, and big rollers come in like white horses from the deep. Then at night there is the peaceful sound of the waves gently lapping at the dock, which drifts up into your room and sends you into a deep sleep. As I have already mentioned the breakers up at the north, I shall go out to the east coast where miles and miles of sandy beaches stretch practically from one end of the island to the other. There in the daytime you may see breakers large enough to swallow you in one mouthful. Those are the ones that you may have the most fun on, learning how to surf-ride and enjoying yourself im- mensely as you do so. These do not calm down even at night, for that part of the island is exposed to the winds and storms from the fierce Atlantic. I also think of those hot, sunny days when one walks along the street and feels the heat rising around the legs, and looking back sees footprints in the warm pitch sidewalks. I look across fields of sugar cane, and can actually see the heat rising above the cane arrows. I also see the colourful birds darting from tree to tree as the white clouds drift by overhead. These are a few of the many scenes which pass through my mind when I think of Trinidad. AILSA REID, IVB. Scene — Alumnae dinner. Speaker — Miss Read: The large group in the corner over there all dressed in black are not young widows. They are this year ' s Fifth Form. 56 The Branksome Slogan PRELUDE TO ETERNITY Fear clung to the dark corners of his cell and whispered harshly throiugh the black branches of the trees outside the barred window. It mocked him in the austere beauty of moonlight which fell in a cold silver pool at his feet. On the wall behind him black shadows danced in weird and grotesque shapes, flinging out their long arms as if to graisp him in their evil dance. He sat on the edge of the hard cot. Every fibre in his tired body filled with that same hideous fear which enveloped his cell and enclosed him in the suffocating black cloak of nig ht. There was no escape. It reached into the very soul of his being with icy fingers and filled his confused mind with the sickening thoughts of reality: the fearful realization that he was to die ; that this life which belonged to him was to be taken away for a crime which he had not committed. Why would they noit believe him? Why would they not grant him an appeal to prove his innocence? Oh God ! It was not just that man should have the right to condemn his fellow-man with his imperfect laws and empty words. Why should man have the right to take away a life which God had given ? His mind and body ached with every beat of his heart which brought him nearer and nearer to that great unknown abyss called — Death . Each labour- ing breath he drew from his parched and swollen throat drew him closer and closer to that vast uncharted eternity beyond. Why should he be tortured in this way? Why could they not kill him now? His pulse throbbed, drowning out the fear which hammered incessantly into his weary brain. Panic gripped him. Every nerve in his body was tense crying out for pity. Tiny silver rivers of perspiration trickled along the furrowed lines of his forehead. His hands became cold and clammy as he clenched and unclenched his fists. He could not stand it any longer. In blind hysteria he screamed for mercy. It was all over. He trembled in a cold sweat, shaking as great sobs wracked his haggard form. He did not care any more. Guards stood over him, swearing and shouting at him to be quiet. Blinding lights flashed in his aching eyes. A feeling of nausea swept over him as an overwhelming desire to scream in anger and fear surged through his mind. How comld they possibly understand? Had they ever prayed for Death to come and banish that agonizing fear of dying? How could these fools, who held his life in their hands, ever realize the horrible suffering which distorted his mind and twisted every thought? The Branksome Slogan 57 Again his screams filled the prison. Every nerve in his body cried out for that intangible thing called ' ' Death . ' ' Death who knows no mercy or discrimination but who is man ' s best weapon. He was going to lose his life: that life which had been given to him to love beauty and goodness and which now made him hate with a savage fury. Once more the same horrible fear took hold of him and screamed in grim hatred through his mind and soul. They dragged him through echoing corridors — past bright hot lights and glaring white walls. He wanted to run ! To escape from these fools who were so sure of his guilt. At last! They were almost there. He wanted to get into that room of terror which condemned men enter but never leave. He wanted to die — to escape forever this world of men who killed innocent people with one word of their puny judgement. They would never know of his innocence. They would kill him as another murderer. Only God and his soul would ever know that he had not committed that crime. Through the cloud which veiled his glazed eyes he saw the priest open the Bible and heard him read the last rites. But his lips were too parched to repeat the words. What did these mere men know of God, the greatest and only Judge? 58 The Branksome Slogan The guard walked deliberately over to the switch. He braced him- self for that last second of life. He could not breathe. It was as if some evil force were strangling him. The hand of the guard gi ' asped the switch. His nails dug into the smooth leather sides of the death chair in one last effort to overcome that ultimate fear and pain. The inevitable instant was past. His weary body hung limp and relaxed. He was at peace for the first time. Fear had left him forever. Death had conquered Life. CHARMIAN PHILPOTT, V Si ecia]. FALSE ALARM ' Twas just before morning, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, except for a mouse. The bell was rung by Jeannie with strength, in hopes that we girls would be walking at length. The boarders were nestled all snug in their beds while visions of boy friends danced round in their heads. Ailsa in her nightgown, and I in my wrap, had both settled down for a long Winter ' s nap. When out in the hall there arose such a clatter I leaped from my bed to see what was the matter. There to my wondering eyes did appear a bevy of Branksomites hovering near. They thought that the walk bell had already gone, and there they were standing, without very much on. I questioned them all, saying what was the hurry, the bell hadn ' t go ne. Then — swhoosh — what a scurry! Back to their rooms, and back to their beds, and soon all the covers were over their heads. DORIS HILL, Form IVA. Miss Edmison: Where do the insects go in the winter? Nancy Beatty: Search me. Miss Edmison: I don ' t want them — I just vv ant to know where they go! The Branksome Slogan 59 MONUMENTS IN CEDAR Monument, mystical, awesome and ghoulish; Seemingly purposeless, paganish, foolish; What is the message your symbols conceal? When one leaves Puget Sound and heads noTthwestward toward Alaska, one almost immediately enters a region known for the past two hundred years as the ' ' Northwest Coast . It comprises all coastal British Columbia and the Alaskan ' Tanhandle or, in other words. Southeastern Al aska. This incredibly beautiful land of virgin forest, rock encased fiords, turbulent cataracts and majestic glaciers might well be called the ' T ' otempolar Region , for here is the home and birthplace of those most interesting graven cedar monuments erected by a primitive people in a bygone age. The first impression one gains of totempoles is that they must be of great antiquity. This is due largely to the presence of a great many rotting, lichen-co ' vered, leaning poles in a num ' ber of deserted Indian villages throughout the totempolar region. The Iron Age, after 1775, marks the beginning of an extensive trade between the natives and explorers. The principal item wished by the Indians in trade for their furs was iron, either implement or bar. Their great dexterity in works of wood may be attributed to the assistance they received from iron tools. The Golden Age of the Totempole was the period of some forty or fifty years, ending aboiut 1880. Strangely, this is the most poorly docu- mented period in the history of the totempole, yet in those few years the entire coast suddenly blossomed in elaborate totemic columns and gaily decorated community houses — and then, just as suddenly, faded out forever. What is generally referred to as a totempole may be any one of a half-dozen types found on the Northwest Coast. The one thing they have in common is that they are nearly all carved of red cedar. The difference lies in their use and the purpose for whicih they were erected. The house pillar was used to support central rafters of the massive community houses ; the carvings illustrated stories from Haida myth- ology and sometimes one story was continued o n all four poles. The mortuary pole consisted of a plain (sometimes painted) pole on top of which a box containing ashes of the dead was placed. The mortuary pole went out as the missionaries came in. The family pole was origin- ally short and broad, but as years went on it developed into a tall, stately pole; beautifully carved and painted; its legend was the history of the 60 The Branksome Slogan family residing within. The potlack pole was the result of the accumu- lation of wealth in the hands of the miiddle-class Indians resulting from the fur trade and wages sent home by Indian seamen. The ridicule pole was erected for the purpose of ridiculing some person of high standing for failing to meet or recognize an obligation. Most of the stories carved on the totempoles are taken from the general mythology of the tribe, principal among them being the exploits of Raven, a culture hero. Totempoles are read from the top downward ; also one must acquire a fair knowledge of the art, style and symbolism employed by the carvers. The unusual characteristics of the art are what distinguish it from the art of any other people in the world. Since realism was seldom employed, a system of sjrmbols was developed by which the various figures could be recogmzed. Totem poles were painted with a type of fishegg tempera and the colours originially were red, black and apple green. Tlhey were carved of Western red cedar and Alaska, yellow cedar. Smaller carvings were made of alder, maple, crabapple and spruce. There are still remaining many totempoles which, if beyond restora- tion, should at least be duplicated, for the time is not far distant when The Branksome Slogan 61 these monuments will be considered a source as important to South- eastern Alaska and Coiastal British Columbia as the pyramids are to Egypt or the ruins of Ancient Rome to modern Italy. The significant fact is simply that no other place in the whole world has totempoles; people will come from far and wide to see them — as long as they remain. JANE MACAULAY, IVB. ON HER STUDIES (With apologies to Milton) When I consider how my days are spent Ere half my life, in this dark school and wide, And those few subjects which are meant to guide Have to my mind a bitter hatred lent, I serve therefore my sentence, and present My homework, lest my case at court be tried ; Doth school demand day-labour, pay denied? I sadly ask, but Patience to prevent That murmur soon replies, ' ' School does not need Either man ' s studies, nor his books. Who best Leave it alone, they serve it best. Their fate Is teachers : thousands at whose bidding speed. And study night and day for each hard test ; They also fail who can get forty-eight. BARBARA HElISE, Form IVA. THE FOOTBALL MATCH From a distance it lies, a large 0 . It was empty a moment ago, but now small variously coloured insects can be seen moving across the field and entering the stands. Small groups of them sit in secluded corners with large dark spaces in between. Some few minutes pass and as the teams trot onto the field the ' 0 is outlined again, this time in solid colour. Even at closer range there is no distinction of persons. There is simply row on row of heads of a uniform size and shape placed on a multi-co ' loured background of clothes. They sit as on an artist ' s canvas 62 The Branksome Slogan — as one ' team scores he raises his canvas and suibsequently lowers it back into place. It is a puppet show without individuality, as though all these cardboard dolls were attached to the same strings, to rise and fall in unison. Behind this puppet stage a gramaphone record emits loud screeches as the mass on one side stands and cheers, while the other side sits in gloomy silence. Perhaps on closer inspection — yes, people are discernible. Gum- chewing concent ration is reflected on one face ; grim tension on another, as one man ' s arms invo ' luntarily reach to catch the ball; relief here; despondency there, where that man is fingering in his pocket the money which he seems about to lose ; all have one characteristic in common — wholehearted interest. All have their eyes glued to the play in the field below them. As the game ends, the mass crumbles into small groups, laughing and talking, standing in the field, or moving towards the gates. A few minutes — there it is again, simply a large 0 . JESSIE MARRINER, VA. Miss Sime : Molly ! Are you chewing gum in your uniform ? Molly: No, Miss Sime, I ' m chewing it in my mouth. JASPER PARK Shall I ever forget Jasper National Park! All the grandeur and glory of Canada ' s greatest tourist attraction, the Rocky Mountains, surround the location. Set deep in the heart of a most of awe-inspiring peaks, Lac Beauvert, with its everchanging colours of deep blue and green, is like a jewel. Small rivers born from great white glaciers wend their way through wide-spreading valleys. Waterfalls leap in a sheen of silver, to ' fall hundreds of feet and burst in diamond spray, glittering and shimmering in the sun. To this place of natural beauty man has brought his ingenuity. Jasper Park Lodge is built to fit in with the background. It is set back from Lac Beauvert so that there is a com- manding view of the lake. Rimming the shore of the lake is a row of quaint cottages. These buildings, as well as the lodge, are all construct- ed of the trees taken from the surrounding district. Set amid colourful flowers and encircled by friendly peaks, Jasper is a masterpiece, created and coloured by nature for the delight of man. A. ZIMMERMAN, IVA. The Branksome Slogan 63 SUNRISE OVER BARRANJOEY, N.S.W. It was about five o ' clock in the morning and I felt an urge tO ' rise and say good morning to the sea. I swished through wet, cool salt-grasses, and broke the surface of the salt-rimed sand as I flung behind me the shadows and felt the swift gold of the sun on my arms. Later on, and higher up on the headland, overlooking the morning sea, were the great, grey sandstone rocks still numb from the touch of the night, but tingling into living gold where the sun crowned them. My eyes were blinded with the gold. The thin, hazy streamers of morn- ing mist cloaked the inlet with dancing motes, and the sky Was all pure saffron. The sea rolled in beneath me interminably, breaking in a smother of gold foam and falling back, then rolling in and breaking again. The sand was gold; miles and miles of it, a smooth clear colour in curving crescents, and between them, rocky headlands, then more beaches stretching into infinity. Moving flecks of yellow wheeled and screamed down the cliff face, outlined against the violent, violet water, blue as only an Australian sea can be — gulls, straining their narrow wings, rising and falling in a cloud of moving flocks — gold dust. Down again on the grass-tufted dunes, I wondered if King Midas had touched me, too. LUCI DECK, VB. Miss Stirling : If you were walking along with a cow and two ducks, what would you have? Helen DeNike: Quackers and milk! A WINTER EVENING The snow falls slowly from an empty sky, And spreads a deep, soft blanket on the hillsi ; While, in the village, flickering lights appear As lamps glow gently from their curtained sills. And then the moon begins to keep its watch — A pale-faced vigil on the glistening snow. Where on the morrow skiers will be seen, Where now dark shadows ever darker grow. BARBARA FLEMING, Form VB. The Branksome Slogan WAVE I sweep over beaches with shells in my fingers ; I cover the shore with silver-g-old sand. I glaze the bright earth with a crystal that lingers, And scatter foam-lace with a delicate hand. Like a gull in a wind-storm I fly from mid-ocean ; The tempest behind me, I hammer the ground, But I soothe like a mother, with monotonous motion, The little, live creatures that in me abound ' . I ' m a song, I ' m a zephyr, the little blue daughter Of my great, blue mother, the overhead sky ; And though I can reign with the proudest of hauteur I collapse on the beach with a whisper — and die. L. DECK, Form VB. Awarded prize for poetry, 1948. The Branksome Slogan 65 Junior Activities During the school year the Juniors participated in many sports. In the Fall there was swimming and basketball. During the Winter we had skating at Varsity Arena. At the first signs of spring we played Softball and we arranged a softball team to play against other schools. Swimming and croquet were also enjoyed by all. The swimming in the junior school has increased this year and we have m.any eager swimmers and divers. Miss Shirton teaches classes in diving and swimming after school in the Fall and Spring. We have had two big swimming meets this year. The first was with Bishop Strachan, in v hich Branksome came third. The second was with Ontario Ladies ' College. Branksome was more successful and came first. On Friday, the nineteenth of March, the Junior School presented 66 The Branksome Slogan the Gilbert aiid Sullivan operetta, H.M.S. Pinafore. The play (in two acts) gave excellent opportunities for some young- aspirants. The cast was as follows: Captain Corcoron June Binnie Sir Joseph Buttercup Charmian MacRoberts Babs Smyth Wendy Rogers Dick Deadeye Josephine Ralf Rackstraw Phoebe Boatswain Noreen Philpott Janet Howard Patsy Fulford Ann Stag The Rhythm Band played the overture, with Miss LaVon at the piano. The songs, both solos and choruses, were exceptionally well done. Nearly all the characters enjoyed acting their parts, while it was found that the audience enjoyed their acting just as much, if not more. There was great applause all the way through and everyone agreed that the operetta was a great success. I am the St. Lawrence River, one of the great rivers of the world. On the maps I start from Lake Ontario ' and flow east to the Atlantic Ocean, but my waters come from all the great lakes and the hundreds of rivers that floiw into them; some such great rivers as the Ottawa, the Saguenay and the St. Maurice. For many centuries my waters flowed between banks covered with great forests. The only men living on my shores were Indians in hunting camps and sciattered villages such as Stadacona and Hochelaga. These Indians were known as Algonquins and they travelled on my waters in bii ' ch bark canoes. In 1535 a stranger from France named Jacques Cartier discovered me, and I wias named by him the St. Lawrence River. He explored my waters as far as Montreal and spent the winter near what is now Quebec City and in the spring he returned to France. It was not until Champlain came from France in 1608 and founded what is now Quebec City that the white man made a real attempt to start settlements on my shores. Later another settlement was started at Mount Royal. I was then used as a highway between the settlements along my shores. As these villages became settled, the French started to explore the country to the west and to the ' north. So my waters became the highway THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER The Branksome Slogan 67 for La Salle, Joliet and Frontenac, who discovered the Great Lakes, the Mississippi River and the Great Prairies of the West. The explorers were followed by fur traders and missionaries. Though I love peace and helping man, many times my shores were disturbed by war. There were war parties from the Iroquois attacking the Indian and white settlements along my shores. There were also ths wars between England and France, which were not settled until Quebec and Canada were captured by Wolfe in 1759. Again, in 1812, war broke out and there was fighting between the Americans and the Canadians. Since then I have lived in jJeace. First Row: W. Rogers, J. West, B. Smythe. Second Row: P. Giilford, T. Patterson, N. Phil pott. 68 The Branksome Slogan After Wolfe captured Quebec, many British traders and settlers came to live in Canada. They traded not only with the Indians but with the Americans to the south. So the number of ships bringing goods from Europe and taking back the riches of a new country grew greater each year. As trade increased, the cities on my shores grew larger. Soon sihips using me as a highway to the ocean were trading with all parts of the world. Later new cities like Toronto, Hamilton, Sault St. Marie and Fort Wilham started to grow up along the lakes and rivers which flowed intO ' me. My life has been very closely connected with the building of Canada. I feel that I still may see many developments, maybe greater than I have yet seen, as Canada grows. Truly I feel that I am one of the great rivers of the world and that the years to come will add to my greatness. SANDRA WOODS, Grade VII. A TRIP TO HOLLAND We were all very surprised when we got a letter inviting us to go to Holland, from our friends the Van Gelders. We were all very pleased when it was decided we could go. They had a girl, Juiliana, just my age, and I was glad I was going to meet her. We now had to write to Ottawa for passports so we would be allowed to enter Holland when we got there. It took a long time packing to get ready for this long trip. We left Toronto on the night train for New York. The next morning we took a taxi to our ship. On board was a Punch and Judy show, a swimming pool and a big deck to play on. Everybody had a good time for the seven days we were on board. At last we saw land; it was England. The ship stopped at Southampton, but we did not get off. Then it took us to Rotterdam. And there were our friends wav- ing to greet us. They took us home. We had a Dutch dinner which was very good. Then Juliana showed me around the house and also her Dutch costume that she wore on festival days, a costume of a tight bodice over a white blouse and a very full skirt. She showed me her wooden shoes, too. The next morning Juliana and I went to the cheese market in Alkmaar. We saw them making Gouda and Edam cheese. On our way home we went to the ship- building yards. Ships are built here that sail all over the world. Another trip we took was to the Art Gallery. We saw the follow- ing pictures: The Cats ' Dancing Lesson by Jan Steen and the ' ' Laughing Cavalier by Franz Hals, some flower pictures by Van Gogh, and pictures by Rembrandt and Vermeer. The Branksome Slogan 69 Juliana and I took our bicycles out one sunny day and we saw the dykes beside which were many windmills. The tulips were just out and it made a beautiful scene in the waving- breezes. After several weeks of sig ' ht- seeing we went on to other coun- tries. When we left Holland we thanked the Van Gelders for our lovely visit. ADRIENNE ALLEN, Grade V. BRANKSOME HALL Harrogate and our Miss MacG. Made a sturdy out of me. Old grade 8 and dear Miss J. Pulled my grammar up a way. When to Branksome first I strode, I was told, ' ' Keep well the road. If I fail, or prove too lame, Branksome, you are not to blame. For the term, I sadly fear. Only half of me was here. Dear old roomates, fights and fun Are caused by spots upon the sun. Branksome, Staff, Miss R. astute. May a Yankee give salute? SHEILA TODD, Grade VIII. WINTER Winter is the time for fun WTicn everyone is on the run; Back and forth go sleig-hs and skis, And children doing as they please. Tinkling sleighbells, merry songs Echo through the bustling- throngs That swarm about the snowy hill To know this wondrous winter thrill! The swirling- snow comes dancing down To clothe in white each little town, And everywhere gay laughter rings, For this is the song that winter sings. SALLY HUME, Grade VIII. THE ROBIN The robin came flying One day in spring. He flew to a tree And started to sing. A squirrel came up The tree so fast. The robin flew Away at last. As he flew away He sang a tune. That I thought would go up To the sun and the moon. HENRIETTA EGLY, Grade 11. 70 The Branksome Slogan THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A FOUNTAIN PEN In the sumni(u- ol ' 1925, Caiptain Pierre Le Blanc was taking- a stroll oin the battlefield where, but nine years before, he and his buddies had fought so bra ve ly: It brought ' ' - Ba k many memories, both sad and merry, of how his pals, who joked and laughed with him, had also given their lives for peace. Peace, thought Pierre, ' ' how long should it last? Shall I see my sons brutally killed as I saw so many die? Then, in the distance, he saw the old ruins of Rheims Cathedral. Slowly he made his way up to that historic landmark. There it stood, still and majestic. As he looked at the one lone spire, he felt that he must go in and look at the inside. As he entered the broken archway, he stumbled on a rock. It moved, revealing a long, black object. He bent down and picked it up. ' ' Why, it ' s a fountain pen! he exclaimed and put it in his pocket. That night, as he was going to bed, he said to the pen, If you could but talk, what stories you could tell. Suddenly he was awakened to find the pen sitting on his pillow, calling to him to wake up. Pierre, you said that if I could talk I could tell great stories. Well, I can t alk, and if you want I shall tell you my life story. It was in October, 1915, when my adventures began. On my last day on Canadian soil I was in the pocket of my owner. Captain David Matheson. He was loading his baggage on the ship which was to take him on a voyage from which he might never return. Then came a blast from the funnel of the ship. We w ere off — off into the unknown ! A few weeks later we were standing on French soil. The sound of battle could be heard and ambulances came by carrying- wounded. Suddenly I felt a jolt and my owner dropped to the ground. He was wounded very seriously, but before he dropped into unconsciousness he pulled me out of his pocket and tried to write a note to ' his mother. His clutch on me loosened and I fell to the g-round. Trampling feet kicked me into the flaming ruins of Rheims Cathedral. There I lay, mourning- the loss of my friend the Captain and feeling sorrowful over the letter to his mother which I had failed to write. And that is my story, concluded the pen. The next morning, Pierre picked up the pen, walked out the door and doiwn the road to the Armed Forces cemetery. He waited for a moment, searching for a certain grave. Then he saw it and dug a hole beside the grave. Here he buried the pen. You don ' t belong to me, he said. Rest here with your Captain. The name on the grave was: Captain David Matheson. NOREEN PHILPOTT, VII. The Branksome Slogan 71 In the death of Miss Violet Robinson on December 10, 1947, Branksome Hall has this year suffered an irreparable loss, which is apparent to all those who knew her intimately, for during the many years (1906-1947) she was associated with the School, she identified herself with its interests in a unique manner. Miss Robinson taught first in the Junior School; later she intro- duced classes in History of Art and Interior Decoration into the Senior School. For this work she had marked ability and inspired great interest among her pupils. She was sometimes consulted by outsiders and con- tributed articles on these subjects to various periodicals. In this, and in other ways, her talents enriched the cultural side of our school life. In later years she served as School Librarian. To the members of the staff closely associated with her was given the great privilege of working with one always dignified, gracious, and genuinely kind. She was never known to speak disparagingly of pupil, colleague or school, and her loyalty was so outstanding that she has set a standard for us all — staff, alumnae and students. Miss Robinson had a remarkable gift for friendship and had a wide circle of devoted friends, among them many of her former pupils and colleagues, while to the end she cherished friendships formed in childhood. Her life, lived on a high plane, exemplified the dignity of the human spirit and her strong Christian faith was the vital factor in that serenity of mind which was such a noticeable characteristic. Of her it can truly be said that she O ' beyed the command: ' Whatsoever things are lovely . . . whatsoever things are of good report, think on these things. 72 The Branksome Slogan ALUMNAE At a meeting held in the autumn the following were elected as officers of the Branksome Hall Alumnae Association: Honourary President - Miss Read President ------ Carmen Fair Capon First Vice-President - . . Shirley Lind Chelew Second Vice-President - - - Jacqueline Sinclair Blackwell Secretary ------ Erie Sheppard Catto Treasurer ------ Mary Jean Hall Scholarship Treasurer - - - Edythe Hewitt Social Convenor ----- Margaret Withers Slogan Representative - _ - Ainslie McMichael Committee — Grace Norris Craig, Anne James, Jane Anne Rees, Pat McConnelll Ross, Laura Stone Bradfield, Joan Peat, Alixe Wood McCart, Joanne Edmonds, Isobel Coulthard, Patricia Stewart and Diana Griffith. Miss Read gave her annual dinner for the Alumnae February 14th. The new officers of the Association were there in force and were pre- sented to the members by the President. Reports were read by the secretary and treasurers, but the chief speaker was the Principal, who gave a brief resume of the history of the school and told of the new property recently acquired and of the uses to which the grounds and building are to be put. The Extension Fund was launched amid much enthusiasm, and altogether it was a delightful affair. Sheila MacQueen was offered scholarships at five American uni- versities and accepted the Charles Walgren at the University of Chicago ' . She is working in the field of industrial affairs. Zelda Fried- man is also at this university. At the University of Toronto, Patricia Marlow was awarded the Dickson Scholarship in History, English, Latin and French and the Margaret Ann Brock in English and History. Anne Burton won the Edward Blake in Botany, Zoology, English and History and the Jacob Cohen Memorial Scholarship in English, French and History. The Branksome Slogan 73 Joyce Frankel was chosen from five hundred students to be Presi- dent of the Student Body at Smith College. The first time this honour has been won by a Canadian. Ellen Fleming , who graduates from Cornell this year, is secretary of the Women ' s Student Government of this college. Dorothy Gaebelein graduates from Barnard College this year. She has been awarded the highest scholarship in her class and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Kay Everitt graduated in Law from the University of Manitoba, the only girl in her class. Grace Cockburn, who obtained her B.A. at McMaster, May, 1947, is at Edinburgh University studying Social Service. Mary Twigg Wood- ward is attending the University of London, England. Joan Marlow graduates this year from the University of British Columbia with the degree of B.Sc.A. At this college are Janice McColI and Anne Hargraft in their freshman year. Pat Reynolds is taking a Science and Commercial Course at Acadia. Priscilla Hinchcliffe is at Wells College. Among those graduating from U. of T. are Joan Peat, Margaret McKelvey, Patricia Stewart, June Whitehead and Nancy Tyrrell. Those in their first year at this institution of learning include Ann Cawthra, Barbara Hragraft, Jane Hamilton, Ann Spence, Mary and Sheila Craig, Joyce Hassard, Judith Livingston and Barbara Scott. Catherine Lukes is taking the course in dental nursing. Joan Vanstone is a candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Social Work. Mary Hanson, Noreen Emory, Althea McCoy, Meribeth Stobie, Mary Powell and Hazel Parry graduated from McGill, May, 1947. Hazel has returned to England. Judith Godfrey is at this university and took part in the annual Red and White Review. Donna Mackenzie has chosen to get her B.A. from Western University. Gina Baker and Mary Joyce Phelan are attending universities at Geneva and Neuchatel, Switzerland. Kate Haas is at Les Fougeres , Lausanne. Anne James and Rosemary Hanna are at Macdonald College, Guelph, and Judith Palmer and Peggy Perriton at Macdonald College, St. Anne de Bellevue. Constance Colthurst is a student at the Appalachian State Teachers ' College, Boone, N.C. 74 The Branksome Slogan Joyce Cobban plays forward on the St. Hilda ' s basketball team, she is also a member of the swimming team which competes with other colleges. According to the Trinity College Review, Joy Clegg, who took part in the play ' The Oid Lady Shows Her Medals , was outstanding for her sincerity in conveying emotion. Louise Park is in training at the Chatham General, from whicli hospital Helen Russell graduated last May. Betty Oliver is at the Hamilton General and Gerda Murray is a student nurse at the Royal Victoria, Montreal. Caroline Jean started training last January in the Orthpaedic Hospital, Hampshire, England. Jane Copeman and Sally Evans are at the Wellesley and Anne Blake is a lab technician in a Montreal hospital. Lois Mudie is one of the secretaries of the Gananoque branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses. In New York are Kathleen McGee taking a course in drawing and designing, Ann Nicholls attending the Fashion Academy, Fifth Avenue, and Gloria Lyons studying dancing- at the Helen Norflett School. Boston finds Diana Griffith at the Sargent School of Physical Education and Joan Bradfield, who graduates this year from the Modern School of Fashion and Design, where she has been studying merchandising and styling. Mary Reid is librarian at Victoria University. Diana Hawkins is in the Physical Education Department, Queen ' s University, and Joyce Bertram is physical instructor at Branksome. Barbara Browne is teach- ing at a school near Oxford, England, and Margaret Emmerson is teach- ing at Niagara. Nancy Rendell is in London, England, doing physio- therapy. Theresa Goldie Faulkner was referred to in ' ' Time magazine, January 12th, 1948, as the Alderm en ' s Hansard. She felt that if more voters knew what was at stake they would go to the polls in greater numbers. So whenever the city council meets, Theresa is there and takes notes. These reports are mimeographed and are preferred reading for many civic organizations as well as the Women ' s Electors ' Associa- tion. Phyllis Hollinrake is President of the Board of Management, Home for Insurable Children. Wilhelmina Maclean Howard is one of the Vice- presidents of the Royal Conserva tory of Music Alumni. Mary Campbell Lewis is executive secretary of the Child Study Association of America The Branksome Slogan 75 at their office in New York City. Virginia Copping: Wilson, president of the Toronto Junior League, represented that chapter at the conference of the Association of Junior League held in French Lick, Indiana, in May. Joyce Tedman Howell has launched a new publication, a four-page tabloid-style monthly about women ' s activities in Toronto. It is always nice hearing from Old Girls. Muriel Moore Bragg wrote recently and enclosed a snap of herself, husband, son and two daughters. The eldest girl is at college and the boy is a paratrooper with the famous 82nd Airborne Division. Ruth Langlois Smith ' s daughter, Priscilla, was married in June, 1947, to Mr. Earl D. Osborne, Jr. Grace McGaw and a friend are running a guest ranch in British Columbia. The address is Dutch Lake Guest Ranch, Clearwater Station, B.C. It is eighty miles due north of Kamloops and, from photographs we have seen, seems a delightful spot. Barbara Thomas Francis writes that she has returned to New York City and tells us of some of the Old Girls she has seen recently. Mary Stewart Steenstra-Toussaint is singing in Grand Opera in Great Britain. She has twin daughters who were born in Portugal, to which country she and her husband went after being interned in Japan. Latest additions to Life Membership in the B.H. Alumnae are Alice Eastmure, Marjorie Flanagan and Flavia Elhott. Flavia graduates in June from U. of T., majoring in Geography. Charlotte Abbott is with the department of National Defence, Ottawa. Aileen Stinson is secretary to the president of the Link Belt Co., and Elaine Hutson is with the Industrial Acceptance Corporation. Kathlenn McFarren has a position in a life insurance company. Jean Ross sailed in February to visit friends in Shanghai. Susan Ross visited Nassau this Spring. In April, Madeleine Rogers Peers went to China, with her husband, for a six-weeks trip; the Chinese govern- ment placed a plane at their disposal. Jeanne Montgomery was in Eng- land and Switzerland this winter and Marjorie Postlethwaite Kerry went to Trinidad in May. Frances Kilvert Munro was in Toronto, from Winnipeg, in April. Alumnae who knew Mademoiselle Chaubert will be interested to hear that her niece, Francoise Chaubert, is at Branksome this year. 76 The Branksome Slogan Kathryn Gooderham Donaldson is sojoiurning in England, and Frances McLeod Rowland and baby daughter are spending a year in that country, where her husband is doing post graduate work in medicine. Kathleen Hinch Conrad and Ruth Fleming Stumpf are living in California and Barbara Martin Ben sen in Honolulu. Catherine Vander- burgh Ramsey has taken up residence in Pittsburg, Penn. Agnes Campbell Heslip has moved to Madoc and Gretchen Gray Bedford-Jones to Cobourg. Mary Northcott may be addressed Nanaimo, B.C. Janet James McCague is making her home in Alliston, Ont; Joan Sieveright Abra is in Niagara Falls and Euphemia Walker Gilday in Sudbury, Hamilton will find Mary Glendinning Macleod, Claire Kilgour Vogel and Jane Wilson Lloyd Jones, while Eleanor Reed Gartshore is in nearby Ancaster. Ray Cayley Osier and Phyllis McTurk Cornwall are domiciled in NewTnarket and Alice Redman Gooch in St. Catherines. Lois Sutton Lefebrve, Eleanor Coatsworth Kerfoot, Jean Draper Graham, Barbara Ellis Thompson, Patricia Hobbs Dyke, Anne Ripley and Mary Walker Beggs have joined the Montreal Alumnae. In Kitchener is Margaret Grafton Ross; Betty Darling Halwig is in Waterloo and Kathleen Kennedy Rennie in Guelph. Sonia Skinner Apple, Norah Morton Fullerton and Ann Beare have come to Toronto to reside. Daughters of the following are in residence at Branksome this year: Helen Jarvis Anderson, Grace Cochrane Patten, Mary Stone Avery, Phyllis Cassels Logie, Bessie Webster Brown, Rosalind Morley MacEwen, Jean Ferguson Morine and Dorothy Kennedy Smith. Lillian Buckley McMurray ' s child is in her second year with us. In the day school are the children of Evelyn Mackay Gerow, Joyce Sweatman Dalton, Adelaide McCulloch Green, Dorothy Grant Hender- son, Beatrice Johnston Howard and Sheila Lee McGillivray. Marjorie Neale Cope sends us two daughters and the son of Ella Lumbers Gibson is in the Kindergarten. Among Old Girls visiting the school were Ray Jacobs Frank, Frances Chase, Elizabeth Tusting, Madeleine Cantelon, Bessie Webster Smith, Katharine McVean Piggott, Ann Blake, Althea McCoy Douglas, Barbara Peat, Betty Muntz and Diana Spencer Dyer. The Branksome Slogan 77 Marriases 1947 Joan Sieverig-ht to Douglas D. Abra, May 3rd. Avis Bowen to Harold D. Black, May 10th. Jean McLachlin to Jacques H. Filteau, May 16th. Euphemia Walker to Thos. Pope Gilday, May 17th. Jean Jordan to Wm. J. Leadbeater, May 17th. Katherine Waterman to John E. Featherstone, May 22nd. Rose Mar j an Hartog to J. Schokking, May 29th. Ruth Barber to Wm. Lloyd Grimshaw, May 31st. Claire Kilgour to Alfred J. Vogel, May 31st. Pauline Dorst to Robt. Wm. Dunn, June 7th. Mary Fairclough to Henry K. Hamilton, June 10th. Rosemary Thompson to John P. Jarvis, June 12th. Muriel Sinclair to Wm. F. Osburn, June 14th. Sonia Skinner to Barnabas W. N. Apple, June 14th. Eleanor Reed to John B. Gartshore, June 14th. Marion Cardy to Lorne M. Neilson, June 14th. Winnifred Clarke to Wm. Donald Brandham, June 21st. Margaret Wilkinson to Norman L. Death, June 21st. Bernice Purser to Bruce Saunders, June 21st. Eleanor Coatsworth to Jas. Henry Kerfoot, June 28th. Margaret McCulloch to James McQueen, July 19th. Phyllis McTurk to Wm. N. Cornwall, July 26th. Betty Marshall to Wilfrid B. Donaldson, August 9th. Doris Campbell to Theodore R. SafFord, August 9th. Dorothy Stock to Wm. George Ross, August 23rd. Lois Sutton to Pierre A. Lefebvre, September 4th. Kathleen Hinch to Wm. Ross Conrad, September 9th. June Hamilton to Elmer G. Peters, September 10th. Pamela Pearse to R. Crawford Biggs, September 17th. Mary MacMillan to John Wm. Duncanson, September 23rd. Barbara Ellis to E. Winnett Thompson, September 27th. Phyllis Robinson to Wm. G. Tilt, October 1st. Patricia Gundy to Jas. M. Patterson, October 11th. Ray Cayley to Wm. Ramsey Osier, October 25th. Mary Lawson Hall to John L. Cbulson, October 25th. Anne Marie Higginbottom to John M. Roibinson, October 29th. Daphne Dodds to Herbert L. Grant, November 1st. Jean Hetherington to Allan John Deans, November 1st. Eliabsth Thomson Schofield to Allen Richard Armitage, November 15th. Marion Greer to Arthur J. Tanner, November 22nd. Dorothy Henry to Leif Bangsboll, December 10th. Sheila Kirk wood to Richard C. Stock, December 23rd. Phyllis Holden to Matthew G. S. ElUott, December 27th. 78 The Branksome Slogan 1948 Elizabeth McNabb to Al-ex. C. Batten, January 26th. Ellenore Lackie Clark to Samuel F. Donnelly, January 31st. Joan Keene to Edward R. Quattlander, February 2nd. Joan CrO ' Sbie to Eugene P. Shinkle, February 5th. Frances Wiser Thomson to Edward H. Ambrose, February 6th. Norah Morton to Chas. A. Fullerton, February 14th. Joyce Phillips to Gerald J. Keeley, February 21st. Joan Burgess to A. Woodburn Langmuir, February 21st. Peggy Everitt to Patrick Grewar, February 21st. Jane Draper to Chas. Ross Graham, Februar; ' Alther McCoy to John C. Douglas, February 28th. Shirley A. Brown to Gavin Christie Clark, March 11th. Audrey Joy Lyons to Jack H. McQuaig, March 20th. Dorothy Hoyle to Harry T. Patterson, March 27th. Mary Glennie to C. R. Merrick, April 3rd. Barbara Cory to Robert C. Porter, April 7th. Births 194 7 Barbara Conway Mills, a daughter. May 2nd. Shirley Morrish Crawford, a daughter. May 2nd. Betty Becker Kilgour, a daughter. May 8th. Isabel Lundy Fulton, a daughter. May 13th. Dorothy Caley Klein, a daughter, May 14th. Patricia Hobbs Dyke, a daughter, May 15th. Jean McEachren Chubb, a son. May 18th. Marion Brown McCurdy, a son, May 23rd. Joy Barnes Latimer, a daughter. May 27th. Barbara Drew Brook Harris, a daughter. May 30th. Diana Spencer Dyer, a son. May Jane Kelley Dare, a son. May Vivien Campbell Stewart, a son, June 3rd. Jean Morton Rayside, twin sons, June 5th. Mary Shields Shields, a son, June 5th. Betty Lowndes Nordheimer, a daughter, June 11th. Frances McDiarmid Box, a son, June 14th. Janet Davidson Omand, a son, June 15th. Peggy Purvis Percival, a daughter, June 18th. Kathryn Gooderham Donaldson, a son, June 21st. Nancy Wilson Lord, a son, June 23rd. Janet James MoCague, a son, June 26th. The Branksome Slogan Marjory Dodds Gardner, a son, June 27th. Miriam Fox Squires, a son, July 13th. Errol Grosch Mackenzie, a son, July 16th. Molly Morton Flavelle, a daughter, July 28th. Mildred Mahood Thomson, a daughter, August 10th. Shirley Peterkin Caswell, a son, August 14th. Meryl Bigelow Gregory, a daughter, August 14th. Eleanor Lyle Somerville, a son, August 19th. Christine Auld West, a son, August 20th. Katharine Lea McLean, a daug ' hter, August 29th. Eleanor Mitchell Macivor, a daughter, Aug-ust 30th. Barbara Elliott Robertson, a daughter, Aug-ust 30th. Helen Glennie Mowat, a daughter, August 31st. Helen Ackerman Morton, a son, August 31st. Haldane Goodeve Hutchins, a son, August. Rosemary Hewetson Amell, a son, September 4th. Catharine Bryans Fallis, a son, September 16th. Margaret Earl Wedd, a daug-hter, September 18th. Joan Franks Macdonald, a son, September 20th. Mary McDonald Bell Irving, a son, September 24th. Eleanor Birkett Miller, a son, October 1st. Mary Rohinette McEvenue, a daughter, October 12th. Margaret Mickle Allan, a daughter, October 21st. Charlotte Deacon Alley, a son, October 27th. Mary Stuart Playfair Lorriman, a son, November 17th. Joan Mitchell Flintoft, a daughter, Novemiber 19th. Cecily Taylor Osier, a daughter, November 26th. June Forsyth Button, a daughter, December 10th. Phyllis Hanley Scandrett, a son, December 14th. Viola Beauchamp Farrow, a son, December 14th. 1948 Edith Merrill Sheppard, a son, January 9th. Betty McBean Leggett, a daughter, January 16th. Bernie Harris Howson, a son, January 17th. Barbara Wheelwright Gibson, a son, January 25th. Gwynneth Sinclair Powell, a daughter, January 28th. Jane Morg-an Brooker, a daughter, February 2nd. Diana Marriott Irwin, a son, February 2nd. Ruth Knowlton McEvoy, a son, February 9th. Marion Armstrong Corless, a son, February 13th. Dorothy Lyall Purkis, a son, February 15th. Lillian Mitchell Blair , a son, February 21st. 80 The Branksome Slogan Patricia Gilday Brown, a son, February 26th. Mary McFarland Smith, a son, February 26th. Ellen West Ayre, a son, February 28th. Alison Carpenter Brown, a daug-ther, March 2nd. Kathryn Shirriff Reid, a son, March 3rd. Margaret Davison Lathrop, a son, March 8th. Mary Wilder Macdonald, a son, March 11th. Brenda Cruikshank Reid, a son, March 15th. Katharine Flaunt Thomson, a son, March 16th. Hazel Wilkinson Barrett, a son, March 20th. Katharine Robarts Jockel, a son, March 24th. Joyce Sweatman Dalton, a son, March 29th. Elizabeth Le Roy Harrison, a son, April 3rd. Jean Lander Dick, a son, April 4th. Catherine Matthews Cooper, a daughter, April 7th. Eunice Plant McCullou h, a daughter, April 8th. Joan Sieveright Abra, a son, April 13th. Ruth Hewetson Matthews, a daughter, April 14th. Audrey Levy Jones, a son, April 16th. Deaths Thomas, son of Ruth Ryan Russell, May 14th, 1947. Mr. Morden Neilson, husband of Margaret McTavish Neilson, August 26th, 1947. Colonel David Larr, husband of Peggy Hearne Larr, August 17th, 1947. Dr. Gordon S. Foulds, husband of Florence Gall Foulds, and father of Margaret and Isabel, November 25th, 1947. Colonel Wm. S. Goodeve, husband of Wynifred Gray Goodeve, and father of Haldane Goodeve Hutchins and Elaine Goodeve, January 15th, 1948. Michael, son of Margaret Barrett Eldridge, January 18th, 1948. Barbara, daughter of Isobel Pirie Lewis, March 15th, 1948. Colonel Roy G. Sneath, husband of Claire Prime Sneath, April 8th, 1948. STAFF Births To Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Richardson (Miss Marion Findlay), a son, February 4th, 1948. Marriages Miss Hazel Mackenzie to Mr. Ronald F. D. Roach, September 3rd, 1947. Miss B. Maretta Wetmorfe to ' Mr. Barry F. McHugh, December 6th, 1947. Miss N oreen Allport to Mr. Forrest E. G. Davidson, December 27th, 1947. The Branksome Slogan 81 3n iWemoriam Sheila Sprag-ue Ro ' berts, June 10th, 1947. Ethel Trees, July 17th, 1947. Edna Hinder Hamilton, September 9th, 1947. Marjorie Brodie Henry, September 28th, 1947. Norma Gagnon Taylor, January 22nd, 1948. Marie Junkin Fraser, March 20th, 1948. The Branksome Slogan 83 SIMPSON ' S Collegiate Club 1 9 4 8 - 4 9 Jane is your new Simpson ' s Col- legiate Club mennber. Better keep in touch with her ' cause she ' ll tip you off to all the big things that the club is planning for next year! What ' s nnore, she tells us about your wants and wishes . . . that ' s why wc are so conscious of you and your needs . . . Simpson ' s is Canada ' s Youth Centre! 86 The Bkanksome Slogan Now . . . Before You Leave School Before you leave school is the time to estahlish a banking connection. Whatever business or profes- sional career you may have in mind, you will find that an early association with The Bank of Nova Scotia will be most helpful in the years to come. Start with a savings account ... no amount is too small . . . and it is never too early to open an account. THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA The Branksome Slogan Shine With the S ' IN SPARKLING NEW SUMMER FASHIONS from NORTHWAY ' 240 YONGE STREET, TORONTO The Branksome Slogan 89 The graceful swing of back fulness . . . the ultra- feminine look of lavish- ness. Order now to insure early delivery. Ml. 8488 707 YONGE ST. (1 Block below Bloor, corner of Hayden) 90 The Branksome Slogan TJisit us you ll enjoy ip -- VICTOR BLUEBIRD COLUMBIA and DECCA RECORDS Electrical Housekeeping Ltd 711 Yonse St. (at Bloor) Ra. 5127 (Opposite Uptown Theatre) The Branksome Slogan 91 When You Want GOOD MILK HAVE BORDEN ' S SERVE you THE BORDEN CO. LTD. TORONTO DIVISION Kl. 6151 The Branksome Slogan 93 IF ITS PRINTING you DESIRE . . . . WE CAN DO IT! Our craftsmen are skilled and our service unexcelled. PUBLICATIONS CATALOGUES FOLDERS PROGRAMMES CIRCULARS, Etc ★ ITLdcoomb PUBLISHinq COMPAUl] LTD. TORonro 364-370 Richmond St. IDesl - EL. 1216-7 94. The Branksome Slogan COMPLIMENTS OF 7 te DoMiMONe ' Canada yiONe ' tiAN INSURANCE COMPANY The KEY to the FUTURE Is in YOUR HANDS . . . Remember ... THE D 0 M I N I 0 N B A N K offers you the most convenient means of saving, forming the habit of thrift. Open a savings Account in The Dominion Bank, and put a little of your pocket money into it regularly. Your future independence will depend on the savings habit. The sooner you start to form this habit that leads to success the better. The Dominion Bank N. J. O ' FLYNN, ROSEDALE BRANCH, Manager. Toronto. The Branksome Slogan 95 Quality is the H.R. Tradition . . . and H.R. Quality costs no more! HOLT RENFREW YONGE AT ADELAIDE WHAT OF THE FUTURE? Whether you marry or remain single, saving money is important to your future. And life insurance is a practical method of saving, one that keeps you at it, without fail. If you marry, your husband will find it easier to provide for your joint future if you own life insurance, and if you remain single, a life insurance policy will enable you to look forward to years of security and independence. Make an appointment today with a Mutual Life representative to talk over the kind of life insurance that will help make your future a happy one. THE IIOTOALIliE HIhOF CANADA I HB HEAD OFFICE • WATERLOO. ONTARIO Loiv Cost Life Insurance Since 1869 96 The Branksome Slogan Compliments of J. H. DOYLE The Imperial Life Assurance Company of Canada Toronto Uptown Branch 57 Bloor Street W. STAlVDREWlS Cp.I£p AUROItA, Ol lO Iff I A RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY (860 Feef Above Sea Level) FOR BOYS 8-18 Highest standards of teaching and scholarship, providing a sound education and complete preparation for Lini ersity entrance. Carefully planned recreation; spacious playing fields. Modern buildings, beautiful chapel, gymnasium, swimming pool, 219 acres of unrivalled grounds. Early application advisable. Entrance scholarships. Write to the Headmaster; K. G. B. Ketchum, B.A. M 3 The Branksome Slogan 97 Queeiisdale Tea Room FOR QUALITY We serve the best the market has to offer SERVICE DAY AND NIGHT The meeting place for Branksome girls 401 BLOOR ST. EAST, TORONTO Phone Midway 0233 Rich as Butter — Sweet as a Nut 98 ' The Branksome Slogan ARMSTRONG, DeWITT CROSSIN, LIMITED General Insurance Agents and Brokers 36 TORONTO STREET Toronto 1 — ELgin 1473 LEARN TO DRIVE SAFELY AT HO WARD ' S SCHOOL OF SAFE DRIVING (Teaching Safe Driving Since 1931) Phone: HUdson 9815 For Appointment at YOUR NEAREST BRANCH i The Branksome Slogan 99 Ask your retailer for WHYTE ' S Bacon and Hams Cooked Ham, Weiners and Bologna Nulaid Eggs and Butter Picake Shortening Pure Lard of Finest Quality Meats put up under Dominion Government Inspection WHYTE S PACKING COMPANY LIMITED 78-80 Front Street East TORONTO ELgin 0121 WONDER BREAD and CAKE Baked by WONDER BAKERIES LIMITED 183 DOVERCOURT RD., TORONTO 3 Lombard 1192 100 The Branksome Slogan Compliments of the jWac repr Clan What Does a Bank Mean To You ? A Friendly Neighbour A bank ' is as essential to welfare and progress as the local school, drug and grocery stores, church, police and fire stations. And how friendly and useful a neighbour this Bank can be! You can use it to cash a cheque, nnake a deposit, pay a bill and perform other banking services . . . here and at hundreds of other places in Canada. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE The Branksome Slogan 101 W. G. Tubbij Compantj LIMITED INVESTMENT SECURITIES DOMINION BANK BUILDING 68 YONGE STREET TORONTO 1 TELEPHONE: Midway 5252 Whitewood ' s Riding School R. E. WHITEWOOD, Prop.— Late Sergt.-Major, 4th C.M.R. Rear 921 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario - o - PRIVATE ROAD FROM STABLE TO RAVINE SPECIAL ATTENTION TO COLLEGE STUDENTS — O — Riding and Driving Taught by Competent Instructors Saddle Horse Training a Specialty 1 02 The Branksome Slogan lll)alter Stewart INSURANCE 36 ' Toronto St., ' ■Toronto, Elgin 1473 This is our invitation to you to visit Britneirs Art Galleries To view our large collection of Oil Paintings, Mezzotints, Water-Colours, Engravings, Etchings, Antique Furniture, China, Bric-a-Brac and suitable gifts for every occasion. A full line of frames and nnouldings. We are experts in cleaning and restoring Oil Paintings. Pictures for Office and Public Buildings are carried in our Galleries. SPECIALISTS AS VALUATORS AND AUCTIONEERS Established 1873 876 YONGE STREET Kl. 1446 The Branksome Slogan 103 SCHOLASTIC OUTLINES and TRANSLATIONS STREAMLINED DIGESTS FOR ALL SUBJECTS BASED ON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND ALL YOUR TEXT BOOKS NEW USED STATIONERY SUPPLIES COLE ' S AT I f • 370 BLOOR ST. W. 1 BLOCK WEST OF SPADINA 726 YONGE ST. 1 BLOCK SOUTH OF BLOOR 104 The Branksome Slogan Compliments of North Western Quebec With the Compliments of Taylor Engineerins Construction Company Limited POWER PLANT ENGINEERS 80 RICHMOND STREET WEST TORONTO 1, ONT. The Branksome Slogan 105 SHOP AT • Neckwear • Handbags • Gloves • Hosiery • Lingerie • Blouses • Sweaters • Skirts • Sportswear FOR SMART ACCESSORIES AND SPORTSWEAR AT MODERATE PRICES EVANGELINE SHOPS 6 STORES IN TORONTO LONDON :: OTTAWA :: HAMILTON :: ST. CATHARINES :: GUELPH BROCKVILLE Carnahan ' s ' - ' o Toronto Prescription Specialists FINE PERFUMES AND COSMETICS Expert Photo Finishing Main Store: 741 YONGE ST., TORONTO (at Bloor) KIngsdale 1197 Branch Store: 2066 YONGE ST., TORONTO (Cor. Lola Rd.) HYland 1145 106 ' The Branksome Slogan Robertson, Stark and Holland Ltd. WHOLESALE LUMBER DEALERS 1801 Royal Bank Bids., Toronto AD. 3131 Compliments of Stephens-Adamson Mfg. Co. of Canada Limited CONVEYORS • ELEVATORS • REDLER CONVEYOR- ELEVATORS • TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT Aurora. Ills.— BELLEVILLE, ONT.— Los Angeles, Cal. BRANCH SALES AND ENGINEERING OFFICES in principal cities of Canada and United States The Branksome Slogan 107 Compliments of G. H. GodsdII Equipment Ltd Thompson - Jones Co GOLF AND LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS AND CONTRACTORS 57 QUEEN STREET WEST TORONTO STANLEY THOMPSON RICHARD J. WILKINSON 108 ' The Branksome Slogan WITH COMPLIMENTS OF THE VARSITY ARENA Compliments of BETTY lANE SHOES Best bet with the college set. BLOOR EAST HAIRDRESSING Specializing in Permanents, Style Cutting, Bleaching and all Beauty Culture 406 Bloor Street East RAndolph 4590 PAULINE BASS lilted Laltltesilii d-al ' uxe =rtxtUti- JlifLnl 1 169 -1 160 ' 1497 ' lf nfc Sized, notlL Si. CU The Branksome Slogan 109 Compliments of A Friend Compliments of CARDINAL UNIFORMS LTD. Toronto Onta no Compliments of MRS. CHAMBERS FRESH FISH DAILY SEA AND LAKE FISH FIRST-CLASS FISH AND OYSTER DEPOTS One Delivery Daily 307 DANFORTH AVE. (Cor. Bowden Ave.). Phone: GE. 1131 BRANCHES: 1841 DANFORTH AVE. Phone: GR. 6671 1518 YONGE ST. Phones: HYland 1113-1114 651 ST. CLAIR AVE. WEST LA. 3143 WAKUNDA HOUSE CENTRE 110 The Branksome Slogan Compliments of DOM TONY VARSITY SKATING RINK Why not take your skating party to Varsity where the ice is hard and the band is good? CLUB COFFEE COMPANY COFFEE ROASTERS TEA BLENDERS 240 Church St. Toronto Telephone : ELgin 1161 Compliments of GALBRAITH HARDWARE 5061 Yongc Street Willowdale The Branksome Slogan 111 School Furniture Blackboards and Accessories Maps, Globes and Charts Kindergarten and Junior Grade Materials Fine Art and Handicraft Materials — THE — GEO. M. HENDRY CO. Limited TORONTO, CANADA THE GLAMOROUS HAIR NET IS TIDY LOCKS EMERSON SUMMERS COMPANY LIMITED Compliments of ROSEDALE CLEANERS Ladies ' work a specialty 417 Bloor Street East RAndolph 4604 Brug tore BLOOR and SHERBOURNE STS. TORONTO Phone RAndolph 4165 112 The Branksome Slogan A. M. SHOOK CO. INSURANCE IN ALL BRANCHES Fire Liability Accident 802 NORTHERN ONTARIO BUILDING Toronto, Ont. Phone AD. 3469 COX, EVANS NOBLE Barristers and Solicitors Toronto Compliments of A Friend PITMAN SHORTHAND SIMPLEST SWIFTEST SUREST The Branksome Slogan 113 Harry T. Munro FLOWER SHOP 822 YONGE STREET AT CUMBERLAND Toronto — O — MEMBER OF FLORIST TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOC. — O — Phone: KIngsdale 1144-5 Residence: OR. 2163 COMPLIMENTS OF G. TAMBLYN LIMITED AS Retail Drug stores in Toronto Stores also in: HAMILTON— GUELPH— KITCHENER STRATFORD— BRANTFORD— LONDON ST. CATHARINES— WINDSOR CHATHAM— OSHAWA— NIAGARA FALLS— KINGSTON— OTTAWA PETERBOROUGH— SARNIA—BARRIE CORNWALL— OWEN SOUND AND NORTH BAY Ct)e 3nterc£iting Jfetuelrp fjop (NEAR RED CROSS HDQTS.) 32 Bloor Street East Do you want the unusual and in- expensive in Jewelry (especially earrini;s, pendants and bracelets) ? Keep coming to the shop that has bloomed into fascination I Dependable Watch Repairs. Compliments of Wm. G. McMullen Company, Limited 94 Yonge Street, Toronto AD. 1541-2 114 The Branksome Slogan U [adine c ngstrorru HANDWOVEN BABY BLANKETS SCARVES LINEN, ETC. KNITTING YARNS GIFTS OAKVILLE, ONT. Tel. 260 ROHER ' S BOOK SHOP 15 BLOOR ST. W. KI. 3425 All the latest BOOKS SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOUNTAIN PENS AND PENCILS COSTUME JEWELLERY GREETING CARDS For all occasions. LYON BUTLER INSURANCE 15 WELLINGTON ST. E. TORONTO Distinguished Appearance . . . • The distinguished ap- pearance of custom- tailored clothes is not accidental. It is the natural result of master- designing, precise indi- vidual fitting and superb workmanship. SKITCH CLOTHES 17 ADELAIDE ST. E. ELgin 4763 The Branksome Slogan 115 0tabItsI{e 1797 COOLINO GALLERIES FINE PAINTINGS Birks-Ellis-Ryrie Building TORONTO 92 New Bond Street LONDON QUALITY SATISFACTION SERVICE Staines FLOWERS 15 East St. Clair Ave., Toronto Phone: MI. 8484 Night: MO. 5446 Compliments of The SHORTHAND PEN PITMAN . Recommends • ' ■ FOR H STUDENTS Only after careful tests of the qualities of the Esterbrook Fountain Pen has Pitman given its endorsation. Ac- curacy and legibil- ity are improved and the specially designed point gives a sure out- line. The Pit- man-approved Pen is ideal for every shorthand wri ting purpose. A feature of The Pitman - approved Esterbrook Pen is the renewable point — quickly and easily replaced. SIR ISAAC PITMAN ft SONS (CANADA) LTD. 383 CHURCH ST., TORONTO, ONTARIO 116 The Branksome Slogan Compliments of MATHEWS, STIVER, LYONS VALE Barristers and Solicitors 171 Yonge St., Toronto N. L MATHEWS. K.C. K. M. R. STIVER MISS B. P. LYONS JOSEPH VALE W. J. MULOCK CANADIAN MUNICIPAL AND CORPORATION SECURITIES F. H. DEACON CO. Business Established 1S97 Members Toronto Stock Exchange 197 BAY ST. — TORONTO — ELGIN 3401 BERT MILLS MOTORS CHRYSLER • PLYMOUTH • FARGO 365 DUPONT STREET TORONTO Compliments of B. A. ROBINSON PLUMBING AND HEATING, LTD. The Branksome Slogan 117 R. DOUGLAS HILL R. C. BERTRAM HILL and BERTRAM CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 44-8-9 Confederation Life BiMding TELEPHONE ELGIN 3640 TORONTI 1 PHONE KINGSDALE 4700 659 YONGE STREET FAIR ' S HARDWARE LIMITED HOUSEHOLD AND GENERAL HARDWARE (JUST BELOW CHARLES ST. POST OFFICE) PLUMBING. GLAZING. ELECTRICAL WORK AND SUPPLIES IVs Results That Count When You Want to BUY When You Want to SELL When You Want INCOME S. E. LYONS Limited Business and Industrial Realtors Building Management 347 Bay Street TORONTO AD. 3282 S. F. STINSON SON LUMBER :-: DOORS :-: INSULATION 573 DELAWARE AVE. LA. 1119 118, The Branksome Slogan Winona flowers 413 BLOOR ST. EAST Phone RA. 2303 Member of the F.T.D.A. UPTOWN NUT HOUSE Nuts from All Parts of the World FPvESHLY ROASTED and BUTTEPvED Peanut Butte?- made while you wait 806 ' 2 YONGE STREET, TORONTO COMPLIMENTS OF HARMONY GRILL ' ' Good food is good health 259 Yonge Street Next to Imperial Theatre RIDDELL, STEAD, GRAHAM HUTCHISON CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS C. G. McCONNELL TORONTO The Branksome Slogan 119 Bertherene ' s Beauty Salon Stylists in Permanent Waving, Finger Waving, Facials and All Beauty Culture 368 BLOOR EAST Near sherboume) Latest Equipment RA. 7273 New Appointments The Gift and Toy Shop 96 BLOOR ST. WEST TOYS GAMES BOOKS GIFTS GREETING CARDS AND FANCY WRAPPINGS MARION C. GAIRNS M. DONALD SMELLIE Compliments of ud Bolton blowers 46 BLOOR ST. EAST Phone: RA. 6363 Our Century of accumulated experience is at the service of every Bride in or cut of Toronto. George COLES Limited ORIGINAL 1846 Catering — Weddings — Banquets 719 YONGE STREET RA. 1163 120 The Branksome Slogan INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Page A Nadine Angstrom IM Armstrong, DeWitt Crossin, Limited 98 B Bank of Nova Scotia 86 Baker-Ashdown, Ltd 88 Borden ' s 91 Britnell ' s Art Galleries 102 Bloor East Hairdressins? 108 Betty Jane Shoes 108 Bertherene ' s Beauty Salon 119 Bud Bolton Flowers 119 C Canada Bread 97 Carnahan ' s 105 Mrs. Chambers 109 Club Cbffee Co 110 George Cbles Ltd 119 Cooling Galleries 115 Camp Gay Venture 110 The Canadian Bank of Commerce 100 Compliments of a Friend 103 Cole ' s Stationery Supplies 103 Compliments of a Friend 109 Cardinal Uniforms Ltd 109 Compliments of a Friend 112 Cox. Evans Noble 112 D F. H. Deacon Co 116 Dominion Bank 94 Dominion of Canada General Insurance Co... 94 J. H. Doyle 96 Dom Tony 110 E T. Eaton Co (Inside Back Cover) Evangeline Shops 105 Electrical Housekeeping Ltd 90 Emerson Summers Co. Limited Ill F Fair ' s Hardware Limited 117 G Gift and Toy Shop 119 G. H. Godsall Equipment Ltd 107 Galbraith Hardware 110 H Holt Renfrew Co., Ltd 95 George M. Hendry Co., Ltd Ill Hooper ' s Drug Store Ill Harmony Grill 118 Howard ' s School of Safe Driving 98 Hill and Bertram 117 Interesting Jewelry Shop 113 L S. E. Lyons Limited 117 Lyon Butler 114 Page M Macoomb Publishing Co , 93 Hariy T. Munro 113 Mutual Life of Canada 95 W. W. Magee Limited 92 MacGregor Clan loo Wm. G. McMullen Co. Limited 113 Mathews, Stiver, Lyons Vale 116 Bert Mills Motors 116 N William NeiLson, Ltd 85 John Northway Sons, Ltd 87 North- We.stern Quebec 104 O Oscar and Josef 108 P Pitman Shorthand 112 Sir Lsaac Pitman Sons 115 Q Queensdaie Tea Room 97 R Riddell, Stead, Graham Hutchison 118 B. A. Robinson 116 Roher ' s Book Shop 114 Robertson, Stark and Holland Ltd 106 Rosedale Cleaners Ill Simon Ramm 115 S St. Andrew ' s College 96 Robert Simpson Co., Ltd 83 A. M. Shook Co 112 Skitch Clothes 114 Staines Flowers 115 Walter Stewart 102 Stan Walker ' s Tailoring 89 Stephens- Adam son Mfg. Co 106 S. F. Stinson Son 117 T G. Tamblyn Ltd 113 W. G. Tubby Company 101 Taylor Engineering Construction 104 Thompson-Jones Co 107 U Uptown Nut House 118 V Varsity Arena 108 Varsity Skating Rink 110 Whitewood ' s Riding School....- 101 Whyte ' s Packing Co., Ltd 99 Winona Flowers 118 Wonder Bakeries 99 Wakunda House Centre 109 When you shop at these stores, tell them that you saw their advertisements in The Branksome Slogan. EATON ' S has a HI I.Q.! e R A 0 M f Thanks to Nancy Beatty, Yoor EATON Junior Rep. Nancy and our 82 other Junior Councillors and Executives know that for learnin ' and leisure needs. Hi Gals and Guys can depend on finding them at EATON ' S, the Teen-minded Store that is interested in YOU, and ready to serve you. EATON ' S The Store For Young Canada