Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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The Branksome Slogan r BRANKSOnE J. i ACTIVITIES

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16 The Branksome Slogan plied me with questions about Branksome Hall, Toronto. Its founding, its history, the school badge, the school uniform were discussed with great interest. Her Grace told me that the Scotts, descended from the Earl of Monmouth, a son of Charles the Second, were entitled to wear the Stewart tartan. I was shown some very old etchings and a history of the castle. Together we read the original motto of the Scotts and found the words Keep well the road. Her Grace then very kindly offered to take me on a tour of the castle and I could not have wished for a more informed guide. Two old towers, Nesbie and Tentifute, dating back to the restoration period of 1571-74, still stand. Over an old doorway we read together the ancient legend cut in letters of stone which we have displayed in a panel in our hall. ' ' In vorld is nocht natur hes vrought yat sal lest ay, Thairfore serve God, kei p veil ye rod, thy fame sal nocht dekay. Sir Valter Scot of Branxholme, Knycht ; Margaret Douglas 1571. ' What a splendid motto for a girls ' school, remarked Her Grace as she shook hands with me and expressed her pleasure at my visit. It had been a great day for me too. My one regret was that I wasn ' t wearing the school uniform! JESSIE R. JOHNSTON.

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18 The Branksome Slogan CAROL SERVICE On a frosty Sunday in Decem- ber the Christmas season was once more ushered in by the Branksome Carol Serwce at St. Andrew ' s Presbyterian Church. The service was opened by a fanfare played on the coronet by Captain Parr. Miss Mary Smith, Charmion Mc- Roberts and Janice Riddell saiig Golos and the musical accompani- ment was provided by the organ a violin and a flute. As always the Carol Service was concluded with Mrs. Perry ' s bea- utiful and touching pageant. A vote of thanks is well deserved by Miss La Von Doherty for her un- tiring direction and patience. UuNCH PREFECTS DINNER During the winter term, Miss Read entertained the Branksome Prefects and two girls from each of Havergal, Bishop Strachan, Moulton, St. Clements and Ontario Ladies ' College at a dinner in her home. The group discussed just about everything concerning school life, from how much free time the boarders have, (B.H.S. had the most), to discipline and the man- agement of school dances. We of Branksome felt that the meeting was a great success and hope that this event will be repeated next year. THE BOARDERS ' BANQUETS In honour of our friends south of the iborder, we celebrated the American Thanksgiving with a dinner party at Branksome. Miss Read, as toast mistress, spoke warmly of the American members of our school and of the original meaning of their festival of Thanksgiving. Those in charge of the dinner out did themselves; the speeches were most entertaining, and a great many bouquets were thrown back and forth across the border. The Christmas banquet was equally gala, except that we had the added attraction of guests. Candlelight, a delicious aura of luxury and elegance, subdued ex- citement — all added to the festive atmosphere. Carol singing and games in the gymnasium were a fitting climax to a wonderful even- ing and a wonderful banquet.