Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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20 The Branksome Slogan Misis Cathie Nicoll, Mr. Donald MacLennan, Mr. Gerald Gregson and Mr. Donald Campbell. Lucretia Bond told us of her experiences in Europe and Lena Liu and Stella Chang gave gave an interesting sketch of their school life in China. We are exceedingly grateful to Miss Mary Nicoll for being our Sponsor this year and being so ready to help us at all times. The best wishes of all the Fellowship girls, and indeed all Branksome, will follow her as she goes to Chijia with the China Inland Mission. Her departure will be a great loss to the school. Miss Read made it possible for us to go to several gatherings held by the Toronto LS.C.F. group dur- ing the year, and also for our Com- mittee to meet with the other Committees of the Toronto area. DOROTHY BARNHOUSE, President. EARLY BRANKSOME We have noticed the unique desks which can be found in vari- ous classrooms, but few of us know their traditional value. In 1903, when Branksome Hall was founded. Miss Scott, our former principal, purchased these second-hand desks for the approxi- mately seventy-five pupils in at- tendance. As the school grew throughout the years, similar desks couM not be procured, and so the light wal- nut finish was stained to match the dark hue of the new ones. Human nature being what it is, the desks have acquired the names of three generations. Their curly legs and ornate hinges hold an irresistible fascina- tion. Because of their antiquity they are now worth six times their original cost.

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22 The Branksome Slogan THE BETA KAPPA The first test of the elasticity of the Beta Kappa was the annual Hallo w ' een party, held October 31st. Everyone came as the person she would like to be — past or present. Miss Read and the staff put on a skit, representing the spirit of the school. Square dancing followed the judging of the costumes, with everyone breathless with so much activity. The distribution of prizes and refreshments was held in the dining-room. On December 10th, Sherbourne House was alive (with sounds of fun) as the fourth and fifth forms ' dance was taking pace. Christmas trees, snowmen, Santa Glaus and snow created a festive atmosphere. Music was supplied by the Band Box. After weeks (three) of thought and energy, the Branksome Hall at Home was held under the banner of the Navy. A gang plank was in use and the walls were decorated to resemble the railing of a ship, with large dreamy drawings of sailors. Hundreds of blue and white balloons hung from the ceiling, caricatures bedecked the curtains, and the stage where Don Warner and his orchestra were holding port, was alive with pink fish. Half way through everyone was fortified with ice cream and cake. The remainder of the evening was spent dancing. The Graduate ' s Dance still to come will be held in the newly decorated Read Hall and the Strawberry Festival in the Main Building. As head of this talkative and boisterous organization may I thank everyone for their co-operation and enthusiasm. An event is only as successful as the effort put forth and it seems that everyone worked overtime on every occasion. JANE MAGAULAY. THE OPHELEO Those of us who are members of the Gommittee of the Opheleo would like to express our gratitude to the Senior and the Junior Schools for their co-operation. Indeed, the work of the Juniors this year has been quite outstanding. In India, our Society supports an Indian Teacher and a small orphan at Manmad, and the Branksome Hall Bed in the Women ' s Hospital at Ludiana. It also sends a yearly subscription to the Ramabai Mission. During the past year we sent contributions also to missions in Europe, Africa, South America and Ghina. Our work in Ganada is with the underprivileged children, the Indians, the Lumbermen, and the Merchant Marine. We have all enjoyed our term on the Opheleo, and we hope that those who follow us in years to come will get as much pleasure out of serving a worthy cause as we have this year. AILS A REID, President.