Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 126 of the 1950 volume:

THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN THE LORD PROVOST OF EDINBURGH Sir Andrew Murray The Branksome Slogan 3 The Installation of Prefects On December the first, 1949, we were honoured with the presence of the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Sir Andrew Murray, at our annual instal- lation of prefects. This ceremony is of greatest importance because it does, in reality, lay the cornerstone of student conduct during the year. The new prefects are appointed by Miss Read, and are selected in their fifth form year, according to their qualifications of lead- ership, popularity and co-operative spirit. Early in the fall, the appoint- ments are announced to the school assembly, and the tasks of these girls begin immediately. They handle school activities capably and eflfici- ciently; they organize; societies and participate in the sports programmes, and they apply in their school life a practical form of modern democracy. This year at the formal ceremony, the prefects were installed in traditional fashion before a large audience of parents and friends. The sub-prefects and clan chieftains wore red bands; the prefects, the Dress Stewart kilts. These uniforms are the original clan tartans of Brank- some Castle in Scotland, and with the Hunting Stewart worn by the main student body, they add much to the Scottish atmosphere of our school. The procession passed through a guard of honour formed by officers of the fifth form, and mounted the platform. The eight clan chieftainis with their colourful Scottish banners formed the background of an im- pressive picture. Miss Read ' s introductory address was followed by the formal cere- mony of installing the new officers of the school. Each girl mounted the platform to be congratulated, and to be presented to Sir Andrew Murray. Then the prefects who were being retired presented the school flags to the new prefects, who were asked to maintain the standards of Branksome HaJl. The Head Girl pledged to make this the main object of the school year. Sir Andrew Murray, in his address, expressed great interest in our ceremony, and told us how glad he was to find a school in Canada with Scottish customs. He said that the close harmony between Canada and the Old Country was being maintained by the kind of tradition established in our school. He told us of the happy experiences he had had in our country, expressly pointing out Miss Read as a fine example of Canadian hospitality. It was Sir Andrew ' s first visit to a girls ' school, and he expressed his dehght in the opportunity to participate in one of the most interesting ceremonies of our school calendar. We were indeed fortunate in having such a distinguished guest as Sir Andrew Murray at our Installation, for not only did he impress us with his address, but won for himself a very special place in the heart of every Branksome girl. The Branksome Slogan 5 Editorial ' ' Hands across the sea, always a phrase with a deep meaning for Branksome HaJl School, has once again been our theme during the year 1949-50. We were first made conscious of this at the traditional cere- mony of the Installation of Prefects, when we were honoured by the presence of Sir Andrew Murray, Lord Provost of Edinburgh. Sir Andrew ' s visit, and his speech on that memorable occasion, did much to strengthen the bond between our school and the land from which it sprang. It is expected that very soon a Scottish girl will join our students from other lands. In the spring of 1950 Miss Read further strengthened ties between the School and the Old Country when she visited Sherborne in England. This large and beautiful school sent a group of forty-seven girls to live at Brank- some Hall during the war. While on her visit. Miss Read saw many of those girls who had sojourned with us, many Enghsh Branksome Old Girls, and many of our Canadian Old Girls who are now living in England, Shortly after the war two Sherborne girls came to Branksome from England as representatives of their school. Now definite plans have been completed for an exchange student to come out from Sherborne every year, and in the autumn a Branksome girl will sail from Canada to take the Third Form Course at Sherborne School. This may seem, a small thing in itself, but as it affects the lives of two schools, so does it affect the lives of two nations. We are playing our small part in national affairs. While in Holland, Miss Read saw many indications of the strong regard the Dutch people have for Canadians. On her return, she urged us to work hard to strengthen this regard in the hearts of Europeans, in any small way that may offer. With relations between nations as insecure as they are today, any help is drastically needed. How often, in these days, we wonder how the world can untangle the web of events that has caught us all in its meshes. What part has ' ' the average man in a world of complicated diplomatic negotiations? And where do we, as High School students, come in? We are privileged, here at Branksome — privileged because we have the security of good homes and good educations, because we have friends and joy and laughter. Every Branksomite shares with her neighbours the responsibility of finding, the answers tO ' many perplexing questions, and of shaping the future of the world. The most important part of our education lies in learning to accept these responsibilities. We must understand in our hearts the T uth that will equip us with the moral weapons to fight the frightening storm of materialism. Then, with God ' s help, our service will be of some use. THE EDITORS. 6 The Branksome Slogan EDITORIAL STAFF Editors-in-Chicf: Joyce Dibblcc, Dorothy Orr. Literary Editor: Lorraine Morris. Advertising Editors: Dorothy Orr, Muriel Ferguson. Art Editors: Mary Caven, Geraldine Jephcott. Sports Editor: Marian Wallace. Photography: Joyce Sinclai r, Allison Roach. Advertising Committee: Sheila Jarrett, Johanna Broughail. Committee: Rosalie McKinney, Shirley Mann, Ruth Pidgeon, Lynn Dibblee, Barbara Marlcham, Carole Merritt. Form Reporters: V — Evelyn Park. IV — Elizabeth McBurney. fll — Joan Archer. II — Elizabeth Thompson. I — Janet MacDonaJd. Specials — Lois Dunn, Frances Snetsfnger, Joan Adamson. The Branksome Slogan 7 APPOINTMENTS HEAD GIRL—Patricia Marrincr. HOUSE PREFECTS Mary Cavcn, Lois Dunn, Pat Howorth, Frances Snetsinger. DAY PREFECTS Mary Binnie, Mary Ruth Crossin, Joyce Dibblee, Muriel Ferguson, Dorothy Orr. SUB-PREFECTS— (House) Elizabeth Black, Diane Darke, Elizabeth McBurney, Barbara Markham, Evelyn Park, Ann Sutherland. SUB-PREFECTS— (Day) Jocelyn Campbell, Claire Clarke, Ann Cooling, Shirley Gray, Barbara Hodkinson, Shirley Mann, Nancy Owens, Barbara Shaw, Joyce Sinclair, Margaret Wansbrough, Elizabeth Wilkinson. Nancy Owens, Mary MacLennan, Eloise McGee. BEHA KAPPA SOCIETY President — Ann Sutherland. Vice-President — Mary Ruth Crossin. Secretary-Treasurer — Dorothy Orr. Executive — Barbara Hodkinson, Joan Mills, Nancy Owens, Evelyn Park. Committee: Wendy Aitkcn, Mary Lou Farmer, Lynn Dibblee, Pamela Fulford, Margaret Wansbrough. OPHELO SOCIETY President — Mary Binnie. Vice-President — Patricia Howorth. Secretary-Treasurer — Frances Snetsinger. Executive — Mary Caven, Claire Clarke. Barbara Markham. Committee: Geraldinc Jephcott, Elizabetri McBurney, Ruth Pidgeon, Joyce Sinclair, Jill Walwyn. CLAN CHIEFTANS SUB-CHIEFTANS Campbell — Frances Snetsinger. Charlotte Campbell Douglas — Allison Roach. Evelyn Park. MacAlpine — Anne Gilday. Lynn Dibblee. MacGregor — Eve Cassels. Shirley Mair. MacLean — Alice Ann Russell. Jill Walwyn. McLeod— Claire McMullen. Wendy Aitken. Ross — Marian Wallace. Mary Wilkinson. Scott — Mary Eleanor Riddell. Ann Elderkin. LIBRARY ASSISTANT— Elizabeth Wilkinson. LIBRARY REPRESENTATIVES:— Mary Lou Carnahan, Mary Ruth Crossin. Bonita Hsiung, Millicent Hsiung, Lena Liu, Isabelle Longfield, Shirley Mann, Marilyn McClaskey, Ruth Mellish, Mary Lou Palmer, Noreen Philpott, Kay Smith, Joan Streatfield. FORM OFFICERS President Form VA— Wendy Aitken Form VB— Evelyn Park Form VCom.— Barbara Wright Form VSP— H. E. Elizabeth Black Form IVA— Elizabeth McBurney Form IVB— Charlotte Campbell Form IVSp. — Janice Jones Form 1 1 lA— Nancy Hinchcliffe Form 1 1 IB— Nancy Patten Form MA — Daphne Turpel Form I IB— Wendy Rogers Form lA — Ann Farmer Form IB — Joanne Graham Vice-President Nancy Owens Mary Mihell Sylvia Cavana Frances Snetsinger Joan Mawhinney Mary Wilkinson Lorna Keene Vivian Frost Sonya Snyder Jean Wahlroth Elizabeth Ashworth Patricia Fulford Joan Young Secretary-Treasurer Pamela Fulford Charlotte Lyic Lois Dunn Jane Henderson Anna Lea Elderkin Nancy Nablo Mary Galbraith Wendy Wilson Diana Sparks Roberta Long Sandra Shaw Janet MacDonald Elizabeth Wilson The BRAjNKSOME Slog. ' zi The Lord Provost of Edinburgh with the Head Girl The year 1949-1950 has been a happy one at Branksome — a year in which our school spirit has bound us together in work, in play, in the inevitable ups and downs of school life. This intangible spirit is our most precious common posses- sion. It is the duty of each girl, the responsibility of each prefect, to guard it carefully. The prefects who are graduating this year will leave their positions of honour and trust to a new group. At Branksome the standards of life are high; we shall look to the prefects and pupils of next year to maintain them. PATRICIA MARRINER, Head Girl. The Branksome Slogan 9 ' 1 Left to right— SUB PREFECTS First row: E. Black. A. Gilday. A. Roach. M. Wallace. M. Wansbrough. B. Shaw. Middle row: E. McGee, E. Cassels, C. McMullen. E. McBurney, B. Wilkinson, C. Clark, M. MacLennan. Back row: B. Hodkinson, A. Sutherland, B. Markham, S. Mann, A. A. Russell. E. Park, N. Owens. Absent: S. Gray. M. E. Riddell, A. Cooling, J. Sinclair, D. Darke. Prize List 1949 Junior School General Proficiency Grade 3 — Martha Robinson. Grade 4 — Paula Aiken. Grade 5 — Margialo Grant. Grade 6 — Mary Daniell-Jenkins. Grade 7 — Nancy Fogg-o and Elizabeth Wilson. Grade 8 — Patricia Fulford and Noreen Philpott. Scripture — Ruth GrifRn. Senior School General Profficiency Form I Sally Beauregard, Nancy Davis, Jennifer Denison, Susan Marshall, Marilyn McGlaskey, Char mi an McRoberts, Elizabeth Thomson, Daphne Turpel, Jean Wahlroth, Barbara Williams. Form II Mary Bamett, Rita Barr, Vivian Frost, Nancy Hinchcliffe, Jennifer Jones, Mary Moore, Peggy Porter, Joan Smith, Judith Waddington. Form III Susan Anderson, Anna Lea Elderkin, Mary Lou Farmer, Lena Liu, Carol Jean Merritt, Mary Morgan, Betty Murton, Elizabeth McBurney, Claire McMullen, Ruth Pidgeon, Mary Twible. 10 The Branksome Slogan Form IV Dorothy Barnhouse, Mary Caven, Joyce Dibblee, Patricia Marriner, Dorothy Orr. Form IV English — Joyce Dibblee. History — Joyce Sinclair. French — Dorothy Orr. Latin — Mary Caven Mathematics — Patricia Marriner Science — Dorothy Barnhouse. Form V English — Diane Johnson. History — Marilyn Maclean. Latin — Constance Corpses. Mathematics — Helen Hill. French — Mary Anne He am. Secretarial Course — Alice Jean Buchan, Carolyn Dowler. History of Art V. Sp. — Jean Doull. Interior Decoration V Sp. — Beverley Hamm. Interior Decoration IV Sp. — Joan Streatfield. Household Economics — Jean Doull. Prize for Achievement — Patricia Ward. Essay Prizes (Juniors) — Mary Daniell- Jenkins and Patricia Fulford. Essay Prizes (Seniors) — Carol Jean Merritt and Elizabeth Thomson. Library Service — Alice Jean Buchan. Poetry — Shirley Mann. Dramatics — Joyce Dibblee. Music — Jane Taylor. Progress — Stella Chang, Len Lui. Loyal Co-operation — Anne Black- well, Margann Chisholm, Virginia Leishman. Integrity (Day) — Mary Louise Edmonds. Integrity (House) — Ailsa Reid. Sportsmanship (Day) — Jean Gillanders. Service (House) — Alicia Eager and Frances Snet singer. Service (Day) — Diane Johnson. Loyalty (House) — Helen Soace. Loyalty (Day) — Nancy Blundell and Virginia Hearst. Perseverance (Day) — Mary Lou Lyon. Perseverance (House) — Betty Taylor. School Spirit (Day)— Ann Lowndes. School Spirit (House) — Jane Macaulay. Comradeship — Jane Cantley. Best All Round Girl- Allison Zimmerman. The Margaret T. Scott Memorial Prizes for the Memorizing of Scripture Dorothy Barnhouse, Rita Barr, Jane Cantley, Olive Crombie, Mary Domer, Nancy Hinchcliffe, Patricia Howorth, Joy Logie, Shirley Mair, Barbara Markham, Evelyn Park, Peggy Porter, Sue Savage, Carmen Scott, Katherine Smith, Barbara Sudden, Ann Sutherland, Daphne Turpel, Barbara Wentworth. Medals Medals Ruth Caven Memorial Medal- Form IV Joyce Dibblee. School Medals for Scholarship — Form V. Helen Hill, Marilyn Maclean. Governor General ' s Medal — Diane Johnson. Jean Hume Memorial Medal for Leadership — Alicia Eager. The Branksome Slogan 11 September 9th — Opening Day. 11th — Miss Reader-Harris. 16th — Gathering- of the Clans. 23rd — Initiation of New Girls. 25th — Miss Mary Nicoll. 30th— Old Girls ' Basketball Game. October 9th — Thanksgiving Week End. 11th — Basketball — Havergal at B.H.S. 13th— -Basketball — B.H.S. at St. Clements. 14th — Prefects ' Dinner. 16th — Miss Olive Fynney. 20th— Basketball — B. H. S. at Bishop Strachan School. 21st — Fourth Form Rays. 25th— Basketball — B.H.S. at Hav- ergal. 27th— Basketball — St. Clements at B.H.S. 28th — Hallowe ' en Masquerade. 31st — Ramabai. 31st — Solomon. November 3rd— Basketball — B.H.S. at Hav- ergal. 4th— Fifth Form Play. Tth Basketball — B.H.S. at St. Clements. 7th— Basketball — Moulton Col- lege at B.H.S. 13th— Free Week End. 15th — Basketball — Bishop Strachan School at B.H.S. 18th— Royal Winter Fair. 29th— Sadkr ' s Wells Ballet. December 1st — Installation of Prefects. 1st — Sir Andrew Murray. 9th — Christmas Dance. 11th — Carol Service. 18th — Christmas Holidays. dar January 9th — Beginning of Winter Term. 13th — Miss Read ' s Dance. 22nd — Archdeacon Marsh. 25th — Hockey — Maple Leaf Gar- dens. 29th — Rev. Gerald Gregson. February 3rd — Ice Follies. 7th — La Boheme. 12th— Free Week End. 14th — Valentine Dinner. 17th — First Form Plays. 23rd— Henry IV. 23rd — Swimming Meet at Bishop Strachan School. 25th — Skiing at Collingwood. March 3rd — ' ' Arsenic and Old Lace. 6 th — Rubenstein. 8th — Second Form Plays. 12th — Movies of China. 17th — Bon Voyage Dinner for Miss Read. 22nd— Third Form Plays. 24th — Jan Pierce. 30th — Physical Education Demon- stration. April 4th — Easter Holidays. 17th — Beginning of Spring Term. 21st — Volleyball — Sherborne vs. Main. 23rd — Mr. Vincent Craven. May 3rd — Junior Operetta. 6th — Alumnae Dinner. 19th — The Graduates ' Dance. 19th — Strawberry Festival. 24th— Sports Day. 26th — Alumnae Bazaar and Fete. June 4th — Closing Service. 5th — Junior Prizegiving. 6th — Senior Prizegiving. THE ALBUM OF GRADUATES PREFECTS Patricia Marriner — Our popular, competent Head Girl, tall, blonde Pat came to Branksome after a sojourn in Halifax. Her quiet efficiency and easy-going manner often amaze us. Pat is an intense lover of all sports, and a stalwart guard on the first Basketball Team. This master mind in chemistry looks forward to a career as a laboratory technician. Mary Binnie — Stand up, girls! That must be Mary, VA ' s faithful door monitor, who is a prefect and president of the Opheleo. She is a guard on the irst Basketball Team, and enthusiastically throws herself into all sports. Mary loves walking, walking and walking. Next year she ' s going to walk right into the Physical Education Course at Varsity. Mary Caven — This willowy blonde has the only red kilt on the top floor of Sherb. Mary lives conveniently close to the school, and looks forward to weekends and seeing her affectionate kitten. She is on the Opheleo Committee, and is the Art Director of the Slogan. Judging by her work at Branksome, wc think you ' ll agree that ;he ' s well equipped to make a career in Art. Mary Ruth Crossin — Better recognized as Ginger , our Vice-President of the Beta Kappa has many outside interests. Pet Aversion — Her new red blazer. Note achievement — in board- ing for half a year as a weekly boarder. Future? Joyce Dibblee — As a prefect and Editor of the Slogan, this little bundle of business is always on the tear. In her spare time this year, Jo man- aged to give a piano recital and to get first class honours in her A.R.T.C. She is now aiming for her usual 80 per cent. Her interesting tales of Europe, which she visited last summer, have brightened many a dull moment. Lois Dunn — Lois comes from the gold country- yo ' j know, Kirkland Lake! She is V Commercial ' s representative in the red kilt class , and is also the Secretary-Treasurer in her form. Lois is an arr.bitious student, but she donates one afternoon a week of her time to Red Cross Work. It ' s worth while, she says with a smile — and we agree with her. Muriel Ferguson — Fergie is on the First Basket- ball Team and one of our best players. She always has a friendly smile for everyone, and can be seen (when not heard) writing letters in a corner. Her ambition is ta get her senior matric, and continue her education in Montreal. Dorothy Orr— Our busy little prefect with the l-o-n-g- blonde braids, is usually seen flourishing a money bank and an advertising list. The secretary-treasurer of the Beta Kappa, and Advertising Editor of the Slogan spends her leisure hours accompanying the cub choir — and loves it! Next year it ' s languages at Trinity. Dot never ceases to tease us with her Dooeys and Don ' t tell me your troubles . Frances Snetsinger — Snet , the lass from Cornwall, carried the responsibilities of a prefect and a Campbelj Clan chieftain. She was secretary-treasurer of the Opheleo, captain of the first basketball team and vice president of her class. We shall always remember Frances for her helpfulness in the swimming pool. In her six years at Branksome she has given a lot to the school. Good luck, Snet! V. ACADEMIC Frances Adams— Hungry ? Want advice? Or do you just want a friend? Well, come to Fran! She ' ll give half her lunch, words of comfort, and a great, big smile. Fran is a lover of the rugged north and white sails. Right now, she can ' t decide between nurses ' s training and higher education at Trinity. Whatever her choice, we wish her the best of luck in tfie future. Wendy Aitken— Our tall Simpson ' s rep enjoys acting in plays as a hobby, and selling tickets to fashion shows is her favourite pastime! She lends her talents to the Beta Kappa, besides carrying high the McLeod Clan banner as sub- chieftain. Being President of VA is the last but not least of her achievements. Remember the mysterious voice on our Christmas broadcast? You ' ve guessed it! Penelope Braide — Pretty Penny, with the shining copper curls, is Branksome ' s representative from the Far West. Judging from her mail, B.C. must be suffering from her absence. Penny has a passion for knitting diamond socks — and she is famous for her fascinating earrings and the clothes which she designs and makes herself. With her creative ability, she is guaranteed a successful career in designing. Phyllis Brown — Our Galtonian is the jumping bean of the second basketball team. She loves all sports, particularly skating, tennis, swimming and golf. Phyl hopes to be a nurse, but we think she ' ll be a future ballerina of the Ballet Russe. Jocelyn Campbell — Little sub-prefect of our VB, Things that are fun, suit her to a T. Big green eyes and long black locks, Her favourite pastime is knitting those socks. At meetings at noon, she often is found; Right now she is definitely Varsity bound. Claire Clark — Casey is a member of the Opheleo, and a sub-prefect. She hails from Nova Scotia and plans to enter Wellesley Nurse ' s Training School in the Autumn. Her favourite pastime is trying to play concentrated bridge against great odds! Secret ambition — to cut her hair. Ann Cooling — What will the Dramatic Society do without Ann ' s stalwart support? Ann has been a Branksomite for eleven years, and with her graduation, the last traces of an English element leave the school. After a summer trip to her homeland, Ann plans to take Soc and Phil at Varsity. Pamela Fulford — Our little bridge fiend can always be seen wandering through the halls in search of a fourth. A member of the Beta Kappa, apparatus group, and the ski team, Pam has been here eleven years. She is headed for the Physical Education Department at Varsity. Shirley Gray — This brunette ' s enthusiasm for the latest fashions, hair-styles and Eckstein, is catch ing. Nicknamed, Moo , on acount of those big, brown eyes — she loves the good old Summertime and swimming. A sub-prefect, Shirley ' s future looks bright with aspirations for journalism at Western, Rah, rah! Joan Hall — Joan is noted for her quiet manner and blonde hair. She spent last year in Lausanne, Switzerland, and travelling around Europe. As a ski enthusiast, Joan spends the weekends at Collingwood. Her ambition is to return to Italy. V. ACADEMIC Barbara Hodkinson— Our blushing -iub-prefcct from Leaside is always ready for a laugh and is Sunshine to everyone. Barb spent the summer months of 1949 in Europe and is constantly contriving to return. She loves the occasional walk home from School. Future — decidedly undecided. Janet Hutcheson — Our dark haired maiden from the north (Huntsville) who has a passion for skiing, horses, and wide open spaces has really added to life in the pink room . One of her noted achievements was the role of Joseph in the pageant. Although she is uncertain as to the future, we are sure it will be successful. Sheila Jarrett — A bright little blonde, little pixie is she. Full of fun and fancy free. She loves skiing, hockey and dancing, too; Her ads for the Slogan she ' ll never wade through. She ' s often heard shouting, TRAYS! at noon; And she ' s apt to be found at Normal School soon. Charlotte Lyie — Char is one of our ambitious cheerleaders and the never-say-die secret ary- treasurer of VB. She always does things the fair way. You notice that far-away look, and Oh, that natural curl . Pet aversion — Homeless Boarders. Char ' s ambition is to be a nurse. Mary Mac Lennan — Mary is known as Carrots at Branksome, owing to a beautiful shock of hair! Our energetic sub-prefect is an Active Member of the MacGregor C ' n and a guard on the Second Basketball Team. Mary ' s cheerful Good Morning would put anyone in good spirits; it has kept us cheered for a year. Shirley Mann— Our sub-prefect. VA ' s Library- representative, Shirley is always ready for fun, whether it is at home, riding or right here at B.H.S. Branksome ' s own Poet Laureate, appre- ciates classical music and Canadian art. She is going to Europe this summer, and will take English Literature at Trinity in the Fall. Bon voyage. Shirk Barbara Markham — Tall, dark, vivacious Barb , from Cornwall, Ontario, is a sub-prefect and member of the Opheleo. She is on the school swimming team, and an enthusiastic skier. Favourite pastime — Dance nights, and discussing Franco-Canadian problems. Destination — Art Course at McGill. Rosalie McKinney — Sweet and demure, and sometimes shy She ' s known to heave a heavy sigh At problems that she cannot get In Miss P ' s classes, but often, yet — She reaches honours seldom met. A member of the Slogan Staff, She does her bit, and then a half. Next year, her ambition seems to be I ' l Occupational Therapy. Mary Mihell— The lass with the delicate air who is noted for her saying, Oh-h-h-h, Russ! is the vice-president of VB. She also belongs to the knitting club on the top floor of Sherborne House. Pet Aversion — rose-bowls. Ambition — to become a nurse, and a good one, too. Best of Luck at Women ' s College, Mary. Joan Mills— Joanie ' s a gal whose laughing eye Greets you as she passes by. The Beta Kappa ' s strong support, Her interests are of every sort. For future plans, she hopes to be In nursing at the Wellesley. V. ACADEMIC Lorraine Morris- Blonde curls a-flying, kilt a-whirl. Personality plus; oh, what a girl! Her ambitions are high, and her interest rare As Literary Editor, she ' s beyond compare; To learn to drive is her secret ambition, And in journalism, to find a position. Nancy Owens — The only bridge player who can play opposite Pam, and keep calm. Nan is an attractive member of the Beta Kappa, sub- prefect and Vice-President of VA. Probable future — University. As to which one, and what course, there is still some doubt. Evelyn Park — Effie , her own private hair stylist, has many honours — sub-prefect, president of VB, committee member of the Beta i appa and the Slogan, and last but not least, a friend of Alice Ann Russell. Pet Saying — Fhew! Pet Aversion — taking Saturday morning studies. Future — Heading the society page. Mary Eleanor Riddell — A rarity among us is this member of VA. Although she is often teased about that New Zealand accent, and blonde hair, we all agree that they suit her to a T. A sports enthusiast, the chieftain of the Scotts excels in badminton and tennis. Unless Mary Eleanor slaughters someone, we hope to see her in Arts at Varsity. Gwenanne Scott — This good-natured brunette and cousin of Ted Kennedy, left Malvern Col- legiate in third form to come to Branksome. A whiz in Maths and Science, she studies dramatics out of school. She is always friendly and willing to chat. Gwenanne ' s ambition is Science at U. of T. Her early morning greeting and pet saying, Teeder got a goal! Barbara Shaw — This little gal with the big future, who has always cherished the idea of being a geologist, proudly states that she is headed for Varsity. Barb ' s rec ' -room is our favourite hang- out, but she prefers fighting fires at Wilber- force! Our sub-prefect ' s first love is Joe, (her pet dog). By the way, just ask her anything about hockey. Joyce Sinclair— A sunny disposition and a constant grin, Sink is tops with everyone, A sub-prefect. member of the Opheleo and Photography Expert for the Slogan. Joyce loves living — especially at North Bay! She has a yen for Cuba, the rhumba beat and Western! Her life-long ambition? To fly a plane — and she will! Joan Smith— Our Smitty ' s a hard worker. An athlete of McLean Clan, Skiing is her hobby. And nursing is her plan. To learn how to drive is her life-long ambition. And that Florida moon , she sure is a-missin ' . Joan Somerviile — Good things always come in small packages . Little Joanie came to us from Forest Hill three years ago. She takes her school work very seriously, and is looking forward to Physio-Therapy at U. of T. Seen but rarely heard, quiet Joan is friendly and willing to be helpful to everyone. We ' ll all remember her as Abby in Arsenic and Old Lace . Ann Sutherland — Sudsy is the president of the Beta Kappa, captain of the Ski Team. a member of the swimming team, a sub-prefect and generally prominent in school activities. She may be seen any day wandering along the halls with ten pounds of books and an absent-minded expres- sion. Her week-end address is Collingwood. The Physical Education Department at McGill will be proud of Sudsy ' s enrolment. V. ACADEMIC Marian Wallace— Wally is chieftain of the Ross Clan (two minutes silence!), Sports Editor of the Slogan. Her favourite occupation is defending her blonde locks, and chasing clan members. Pet peeve — having her name spelled with an o . Margaret Wansbrough — Maggie is a helpful member of the Beta Kappa, and a sub-prefect. She also manages the second basketball team, and her tennis and badminton are big assets to the Campbells. As our Eaton ' s Repre- sentative, she can always be seen waving little red cards, and calling, Doesn ' t anyone want to go to the Eaton Fashion Show? Barbara Wcstman — Short, blonde Barbie came to Brariksome from St. Clements. Considering her frequent trips to Connecticut, wc shall put Barb down as the travelling type. Skiing and swimming seem to be her favourite sports. Barb ' s quizzical look and wide grin will be long remembered by fellow boarders at Sherb, who have had so much fun with her this year. V. COMMERCIAL Sylvia Cavana — Sylvia, who comes from Orillia, is better known at Branksome as Sliver . She is a member of Sherb ' s Big Four. Elusive Sliver is always on the go, and probably will keep rioht on going until she gets herself firmly established somewhere (Considering her ability, we predict a law office.) Ann Chisholm — Chi? ha a special brand of smiles and chuckles that wins your heart. Ann is an expert participant in skiing and bowling, and her jokes and slanq expressions keep us up-to-date on the latest teen talk . We wish a wonderful girl a wonderful future. Mollyann Clappison — Mollyann has the envy of every Branksomite because of the deep tan she acquired in Florida. While she was there, she also developed a very keen interest in water sports and deep-sea fishing. Molly has an infec- tious giggle, and we are sure life will always be good to anyone with a sense of humour like hers. Jacqueline Craib— Jackie is perhaps one of tKe few Branksomites who has mastered the art of water-skiing. She loves it, and hopes to be able to spend a winter in Florida practising . Bridge is her interest at Branksome (next to her typewriter, of course). Her future plans are indefinite now, but we are sure that they will include plenty of fun! Dianne Darke — Coming from Regina, Saskat- chewan, Dianne has that western fondness for horses. Admiration was mutual until one day during the Easter holidays when a wicked hoof sent her to hospital for a few days. Art has been Dianne ' s principal indoor hobby at Brank- some. A member of Fifth Commercial, she plans to make a career as a secretary. Best of luck. Di! Marilyn Green — This brunette comes from the West — Baby Point, West Toronto, that is. Her sports programme includes riding, and Marilyn loves it. Her secret ambition is to have a secretarial position in a doctor ' s office. We ' ll be interested in hearing how that works out! Barbara Johnston — Anybody know where ' Tweed ' is? Just ask Barb! Usually she is found on her bed, knitting pleasantly and listening to a radio thriller. She likes swimming and riding, but her future lies in the business world — in Chartered Accountancy. V. COMMERCIAL Joan Lloy d— Joan has spent only one year at Branksomc, but she has won many friends with her engaging smile and friendly conversation. Her correspondence must be extensive; almost every afternoon she finds a nice corner at Sherb. and goes to work typing all her letters. Joan is known as Grannie to her ballet teacher; our Gran is also interested in dramatics, and plans to take a drama course in New York next year. Magarct MacPherson— In the sports line. Marg loves riding, at Sherborne typing is her forte. We still do not know her plans for the future not keeping secrets, Marg? Eloise McGee— Eloise comes from Bobcaygeon, and is one of Sherb ' s favourite sub-prefects. Her keen interest in hockey keeps her busy with the sports page every morning. Eloise is ambitiously planning to enter the business world. With her ability, she should have a very successful career. Mary Lou Palmer — Mary Lou was nicknamed Lulu when she came to Branksome frorn O.L.C. She was born in Jamaica, but has received her formal education in Canada. We wish Mary Lou the best of luck, always. Kathryn Putman— Kathy, who comes from Pres- cott, is a member of Sherb ' s Big Four. She is a whiz on a typewriter, and will probably use typing in her profession. Fond of all sports, she specializes in swimming. Kathy is easily dis- tinguished in a crowd by her famous exclamation. Oh. Sliver! Margaret Sommacal — This gal from St. Clemei ' ts boasts a head of rich auburn locks, and an interest in good music. At Sherb, Marg un- selfishly supplies the boarders with delicacies. V e hear that she is bound for New Jersey next year. Good luck, Marg! Elizabeth Taylor — One of the Big Four, and better known as One Chance , Betty comes from the wild and woolly west — Winnipeg. For the present her hobby is typing, and she ' s none too slow! Betty has plenty of ambition, and after she graduates from Branksome, she hopes to make a career in business. Margaret Taylor — Bonnie is a former student at Parkdale Collegiate. At Branksome, she is famous for her numerous telephone calls from home, and for her long, dark hair. Boarding at Sherbourne certainly doesn ' t provide many djll moments, and Bonnie is right in there with the best of them. Her special interests lie in riding and dancing. Our sincere wishes for her success. Diane Tiller — Di, who comes from Guelph, is one of the lucky ones who sits in on the Big Four. Her favourite exclamation is, Who ' s going to the ' Queen ' s ' after school ' Di is V Commercial ' s answer to the perfect secretary. She plans to become a shorthand reporter in the future. Barbara Wright — Barb has a passion for good sport matches — be it major league hockey or a school tennis tournament. At Branksome she is the president of V Commercial, and has won all her classmates with her twinkling eyes and hearty laughter. Barb triumphed in the role of Mortimer in the school play; her first step will be a very determined one — to join a stock theatre this summer. V. SPECIAL Elizabeth Black — Liz, who came to Branksome from Belleville, is Five Special ' s class presiderrt, and a sub-prefect. She is noted at Sherb for her generosity and fo ' - her love of song. Her plans include further training in Home Economics, and she hopes to make Detroit her place of residence. Being a born planner, we ' re sure she ' ll manage to achieve both goals. Ann Magee — This petite miss came to Branksome from Lawrence Park Collegiate. She has a very determined eye on nursing; we preoict that her quiet efficiency and high marks will insure her a successful career as a dentist ' s assistant. Jane Henderson — Jane is completing her final year at Branksome as the secretary-treasurer of Five Special. She collected Lent money from her class and carried off honours for reaching the goal first. Jane hopes to become a nurse, and we feel that her patients will be in good care. Anne McLaren — Anne, who comes from Van- couver, wants to know where all our winter weather went. Our answer? Why, to Vancouver, of course! Anne loves all sports — but from the spectator ' s bench. And in the future we think you ' ll find her in nurse ' s training at the Van- couver General. Peggy Seagram — I just can ' t is cheerful Peggy ' s favourite expression. Nothing is ever too quiet with Peg around; she adds life and laughter wherever she goes. The Banff School of Fine Arts is Peggy ' s destination this summer, and she plans to enter the Ontario College of Art in the Fall. Joan Streatfield — Joan is V Special ' s Library Representative. Her warm smile and charming dimples have fascinated all her classmates. An interior decorating course in New York is her next project — and we v.ish her every success. Elizabeth Wilkinson — Beth made quite a name for herself as a handicrafts director at Bolton last summer. This year, at Branksome she carries the responsibilities of a sub-prefect, library assistant and clan scorer. Every day, faithful Beth files her fines; with her perseverance, she will be very successful wherever she goes. Janet White — Jan loves both badminton and music, but her real interest lies in the V est, and she hopes to make a trip to Calgary very soon. After that she plans to enroll in an Art College. Lots of luck, Jan, and we hope you ' ll achieve both ambitions. — Goodbye, Branksome! We ' ll always remember you — hope you can carry on without us ! Just now, we ' re wondering what it ' s going to be Hke without you! — ' The Fif th ' The Branksome Slogan 19 r i I! p yt I 1 SI A k.i lN| II -« ' .J liJi FIRST FORM REPORT We First Formers have gone around the calendar in our new situation at Red Acres under the capable guidance of Miss McCoU and Miss Boyes. The A and B forms , together make an electric combination, and we have proved to the rest of the school that we have plenty of spirit ! Being sports-minded, we were well represented in the school athletic programme. Judy Lovering is our star basketball player. In the form competition, she led the lA team to victory in a very close game with IB. Then the team worked up to the semi-finals, at which point it was defeated by IVA. F rst Form is also proud of its skating champions, Jackie Oldham and June Calvert, and gives top honours Jia W«e« Williams, horsewoman. We have attended modern dancing apparatus swimming classes, which early training ought to make us experts by the time we reach Fifth. At Christmas, First and Second had a ' private party , with a gaily CLASS PRESIDENTS Left to right: Wendy Rogers, Nancy Hinchcliffe. Charlotte Campbell, Elizabeth Black, Evelyn Park, Ann Farmer, Nancy Patten, Daphne Turpel, Joanne Graham, Elizabeth McBurney, Janice Jones. Absent: Wendy Aitken. Barbara Wright. 20 The Branksome Slogan decorated tree and a Santa Glaus. lA presented a play called The Fatal Guest , which was received with hilarious shouts of laug-hter, and added a lot of fun toi an evening of Ghristmas cheer. On February 24 th, I A and IB produced two plays: So Early in the Morning and ' ' Lemon Pie for Andy . Molly Hewitt and Ruth Ann Mellish are budding actresses in the form, and they had great fun untangling the plots of the two plays. Pat Fulford is our artist, (she did a lot of work for the Senior dances), but she found enough time to direct both the form plays. As to our musical representatives, we boast an accomplished Grade X pianist, Marie Peaker, and a popular pianist, Joy Cassels, w ho made her debut in the February play. Joanne Graham and Ann Farmer have meant a lot to the form in their offices as presidents ; we should hke to to take this opportunity tO ' thank them both. We are told that our year at Readacres has been a trial year for First and Second Forms — an experiment. We think that you ' ll agree with us that it has been a successful one. SECOND FORM REPORT Second form has completed a year filled with fun, sports . . . and work ! Basketball was very popular and second form was represented on the fourth school team by Jean Wahlroth (Captain), Susie Marshall, Babs Thomson, Wendy Rogers, Janet Howard, June Binnie and Daphne Turpel. Marilyn Foord was captain of the IIA form team and Sandra Shaw sparked the HB team. Vonnie Davis was chosen to play in the school badminton doubles. Tennis, track, swimming, volleyball and softball were also popular. Daphne Turpel was president o HA, vice-president was Jean Wahl- roth, and Roberta Long as secretary-treasurer was a genius at collecting money from the class without any tempers being lost. Class officers in JIB were Wendy Rogers, president; Elizabeth Ash- worth, vice-president; and Sandra Shaw, secretary-treasurer. Marilyn McClasky and Isobel Longfield were the library representa- tives! and due to their heroic efforts, all the library fines in second form were paid in good; time. Edith Thomson and Barbara Williams entered the school verse-speak- ing contest. Barbara was also our form pianist. During the year IIA presented a play ' ' Starstruck directed by Judith Johnston. IIB ' s play Party Line was directed by Kay Almas. In looking back, the girls of second form feel that their two form teachers, Mrs. Anderson and Miss Bradshaw, deserve bouquets for their untiring efforts to make the year a happy one. The Branksome Slogan 21 THIRD FORM REPORT Early in the Fall of the 1949- ' 50 school year, we third formers donned dungarees and set out on our annual excursion to Clansdale Heights, which expedition gave us all a chance to see nature at its colourful best. We came home with a barrel full of memories and hearts grateful to Miss Claxton and Miss Stevens, our form teachers. Those who excel in sports opened the term by throwing themselves into a vigO ' Urous sports schedule. In the form basketball competitioii, IIIB ' s team fought a winning battle up to the semi-finals, and there were several athletes who represented our form on school basketball teams. Joan Archer, Shirley Mair and Sonya Snyder plugged their way to responsible positions on the second team. Joan Archer also found one of the star spotlights waiting for her on the school swimming team. Third form this year has demonstrated an interest in the super- natural and seems to abound in spooks ! In the second term, IIIA enacted a play by Grace Barney, ' ' A Ghostly Evening, produced under the direction of Vivian Frost. ' ' A Ghost Story ' was IIIB ' s choice; Nancy Lockhai ' t was in charge of direction. We pay a special tribute to our form officers. IIIA ' s President, Nancy Hinchcliffe, ha,s done extremely well carrying out the work connected with her office. Vivian Frost, as well as being Vice President, is mistress of the piano keyboard in either classical or popular music. Secretary- treasurer, Wendy Wilson, who came from Montreal last spring, does an expert job convincing us that Ramabai Mission can do more with our money than can the cashier at the Queendale Tea Room. She ' s really sincere, too! Mary Lou Carnahan is our Library Representative. L ive- wire, with Shirley and Joanie, keeps us all amused. Nancy Patten is IIIB ' s Pl-esident. Her warm friendliness is certainly oatching. Just take a look at the smiles in IIIB! Sonya Snyder does a juggling act with all her activities, and has added the Vice Presidency of IIIB just for good measure. Diana Sparks is in her first year at Branksome, and with an energetic sports programme, she is also the secretary treasurer of IIIB. Library Representative, Bonita Hsiung, is forever trying to get those fines paid. ' ' One would think you were all paupers, she says with a smile. It is hard to believe that the year has passed so quickly. It has been an especially eventful one for us, but we are looking forward to an even busier one next year. Heigh ho, September, 1950 ! 22 TflE Branksome Slogan Left to right— FOURTH FORM First row: J. Mawhinncy, J. Morice, E. Cassels. E. McBurncy, A. Matthews, L. Watson, P. Adamson, A. L. El lecJdfi. Second row: I. llilman, J. Dale, M. Galbraith, L. Wilson, S. Chang, R. Pidgeon, J. Lightbourne, M. Hsuin i . A.-Rotigh, L. Liu. Third row: G. Walwyn. A. Roach, A. Gilday. L. Dibblee. M. Twible, E. Avigdor, C. Merritt. M, Morgan, M. Bawden. Fourth row: J. McMillan, P. Alexander, F. Stone, E. Goodman, H. Cowie, J. Fenton, S. Anderson. Fifth row: J. Jones, C. Perry, M. L. Farmer, B. Goodyear, C. Findlay, N. Nablo. Sixth row: B. A. Croft, E. Tubby. M. Senior, A. A. Russell, G. Jephcott. M. Wilkinson, C. McMullen. Back row: M. J. Steel, L. Keene. M. Webster, D. Pears. C. Campbell, J. Broughall. Absent: E. Beattie, J. Benson, G. Fletcher, J. Pritchard, J. Adamson, M. Bresnan, A. L. Cffe , O. Crombie. B. Rockwell, K. Smith. f . .. ■ On September 9, 1949, e openin r a new school year, Fourth Formers welcomed backi wo Bielr classmates — Gil Walwyn and Lynn Dibblee. Gil left us ti% second form to live with friends in Belgium for a year. Lynn and her family spent the summer months of 1949 in Europe. Both girls had the opportunity of living with native famihes there, and they have learned to) love many of Europe ' s traditions and to appreciate its scenic beauty. It is their wish that many of us may make the same trip ' soon. Also the form extended a friendly welcome to the new girls in IVB from, Chatham, Kingston, St. Catharines, C rleton Place, Harriston, New- foundland and good old Toronto. On September 20th, we spent an ideal afternoon at Clansdale Heights, and manyjthanks go toi our form teachers. Miss MacNeill and Miss Craig, whoi prepared a delicious meal for us, (all by themselves!) The Branksome Slogan 23 The Room in the Tower and ' ' Dangerous Experiment were the annual plays presented by IVA and IVB on the evening of October 21st. They were directed ' by Ruth Pidgeon and Charlotte Campbell, and with a splendid cast, they provided entertainment for a perfect evening. We are proud of Carole Perry, Gerry Jephcott, Claire McMullen, Mary Wilkinson, Lynn Dibblee, Allison Roach, Ruth Pidgeon and Sue Anderson, for their performance in the school play, Arsenic and Old Lace . After preliminary try-outs at Branksome, Lynn Dibblee, Mary Morgan, and Mary Wilkinson, were sent to the Museum Theatre on Easter Monday, to compete in the annual Verse-Speaking Contest. Since only four girls were sent from the school, our form seemed to monoipolize the repre- sentation. Hats off! In the gymnasium on October 28th, a gay Hallowe ' en party was held for the entire school. The prize for the best skit was won by Allison Roach and her fellow ghosts who dreamed up original actions to ' the Anne Boleyn song. The echoes of the eerie ghosts may still be heard in Branksome ' s halls. Fourth Form as a whole has perhaps the most enthusiastic athletes in the school. Debatable point, we know, but many fourth formers appear on school teams; they support apparatus and modern dancing classes especially. IVA captured the form basketball competition under the coach- ing of captain Johanna Broughall. We can ' t help it, we just wow ' em everywhere ! Now, we are looking forward to Sports Day, the Strawberry Festival (organized by Elizabeth McBumey and Charlotte Campbell), and to the Fourth Form Graduation in June. Ow behalf of the Fourth Formers, we should like to thank Miss Read, the staff and fellow students at Branksome foi a wonderful year, and to wish you all the best of luck always ! SPECIAL FORMS REPORT A record of the times between September and June would show many and diverse activities in the special forms. Two of the classes are housed in Sherbourne House and the third (IV Special) has a position of honour outside Miss Read ' s office. Our interests, of course, differ widely, as those of home-makers and career women must do. The Home Economics forms look with unsympathetic complacency at the miles of shorthand notes and the typewriting fingers of their Commercial companions. These business-minded individuals always seem to take time, however, to admire and envy the cooking escapades of their sister forms ; so we see that each class has respect for the other ' s talents ! During the course of the year Four Special has been a busy hive of activity. Much of the credit for their enjoyment of the school year goes to their form teacher, Mrs. Perry, who has done so much to make the course 24 The Branksome Slogan in Interior Decorating- and History of Art a very interesting- one. Frequent visits to the Art Gallery have added a special touch to their studies. Aside from academic matters, the members are proud of their recently decorated classroom and of their classmates on the third basketball team ! The class officers, Janice Jones, president; Mary Galbraith, secretary- treasurer; Lorna Keene, vice-president; and Kay Smith, library representa- tive, have been active on our behalf and our thanks go to them. Sher ' bome too is a house of activity. Home Economics bravely planned a luncheon for the staff and behold — it was delicious ! Fifth Com- mercial offered their typing- services to the Red Cross and the Institute for the Blind; we believe that the benefit lies not only in the experience but in the spirit of giving. Class officers for Fifth Form Commercial were — President, Barbara Wright; vice-president, Sylvia Cavana; secretary-treasurer, Lois Dunn; library representative, Mary Lou Palmer. The destinies of Five Special were guided by the following officers: President, Elizabeth Black; vice-president, Frances Snetsinger; secretary- treasurer, Jane Henderson; library representative, Joan Streatfield. The members of the Fifth Form Commercial take this opportunity to thank Mrs. Partridge for her patience and able instruction. They feel that if they have the good fortune to establish themselves in the business world, so much of the credit will be due to Mrs. Partridge. To Miss Shaw go the grateful thanks of the Home Economics classes for her understanding and guidance. Her words of advice will be remem- bered long after the girls have homes of their own. To those who are entering Commercial or Home Economics Courses next year we wish the best of luck . . . and with it a solemn word of advice. Have fun ! FIFTH FORM REPORT We ' ll move over this pile of boo]:s for a minute to bring you up to date on what has happened in two of our graduating forms, VA and VB. All year, we have been working with an eye on a flashing signal light that says, Finals : just around the comer. ' In passing, w e gratefully acknowl- edge the faithful work of the staff, who has kept that light blinking well in sight. But despite the warning flashes, fifth form has participated in a host of other activities during the year. Most of the responsibility in leading the school falls upon us, and our capable prefects and subs have done an exceptionally fine job. We ourselves have been capably led by our form teachers. Miss Phillips and Miss Edmison. Our class presidents were Wendy Aitken and Evelyn Park. Most fifth formers belong to school societies and sports teams : their names are far too numerous to mention here. Someone is always campaigning for some worthy cause or important project, and our noon- hours are always heavily scheduled with meetings and practices. The The Branksome Slogan 25 faithful members of the 12.30 Bridge Club, however, seem to battle through with regular meetings, rain or shine, Beta Kappa meetings or no. Despite this degrading influence many things are accomplished. We remember especially the effort made by the ' ' Drama Club to scrape together a cast and a script for the form play. Their ambitious plans were well rewarded with perhaps the best minor performance of the year. The plot was original, and the acting, accomplished. Joyce Dibblee, in the leading role, was supported by Wendy Aitken, Ann Sutherland, Joan Somerville and others who gave a finished staging of a comedy, ' ' Yes and No . On the subject of drama, Wendy Aitken not only won in a school Verse Speaking Competition, but placed first in Dramatic Poetry in the provincial contest, and carried the coveted cup to Branksome for a year. Miss Shirton is at her post outside the library every Monday morning methodically checking on law-breakers, who have an aversion for gym. From this you would never deduce that fifth form is sports-minded, but our basketball team worked up to the finals in the form competition. Since we have carefully checked, we can truthfully say that every Branksome team has a suporter from Fifth — and Branksome has played well in the sports field this year ! This is only a brief resume of the year ' s activities. It would be impossible to give you an idea of the character of the forms : of the intimate chatter, of the hum of activity and of the sweeping movement that shapes the events of the school year. It is said that in future years, one remembers only the finest threads of the last year in high school. We are sure that oar threads, if fine, will be colourf ul and vivid. That book? Oh, that ' s a French text book — for Author ' s study. I guess it ' s time we got back to work. ODE TO OUR EXODUS Stand up, girls ! Here ' s a teacher, girls ! — No more we ' ll hear that call — Instead there ' ll be professors in an awesome lecture hall. No more will boarders worry that they ' re going to be late For study, or for morning walk, or special Wednesday Date With Visitors — Ah, no ! — and here we heave a mournful sigih — We ' ve come to the last outpost of Scholastic Training, High. No more will Fergie hitch a ride along with Lloyd and Mann ; No more we ' ll hear the ravings of B. Shaw, a hockey fan — No more will Cooling cast a sigh dramatic, at a worm. Nor certain unknown people give a French unfinished squirm. The Bridge Fiends ' game is ended, and the final card is down — And some may win with Honours, and some with less renown — But as we wave our last Goodbye , and see the closing door, We think back over Branksome days — and start to cry some more ! ANON. 26 The Branksome Slogan Branksome Notes Readacres REPORT ON READACRES The First and Second Forms have shaa: ' ed the privilege of completing the 1949-510 school year at Read Acres — the newest addition to Brank- some ' s spreading: campus . Since her initiation into the Branksome SOirocrity, Read Acres has taken to her heart the traditional Scottish kilts of her new wards, and proudly watches them fly on the game field below. Ne v:ly-decorated classrooms beckon from both sides of a wide hall, and already the ground floor has that familiar smell of chalk-dust and Wet rubber boots. Every thirty minutes clanging bells echo in the halls. And aboiUt those bells — the stately, old house seems to be stubbornly convinced that the electric bells detract from the dignified atmosphere. More often than not, she proves how insistent she can be, by refusing to let that electric bell ring. Out comes the old hand bell , and that seems tb satisfy her, because as yet the clapper has not disappeared. All ihembers of the staff should be ready to enter the Marathon. How they manage to get over to Read Acres with anything left of the peHod, is a mystery to the whole student body, which struggles vainly to get from gym to classrooms in time for the first morning class. But ' ' Read has taken good care of her wards, and they in turn have grown fond of their guardian. Branksome proudly marks; the first anni- versary of Readacres, and predicts great success for her future. WE ' LL GET USED TO IT Yes, we ' ll get used tc it — the Clifton Road Extension. Any incon- venience caused in the name of progress this year will soon be forgotten when the convenience by which we hope to benefit is established. But before we embark on a rosy dream of buses on Huntley Street and a subway shuttling us to our homes in a fraction of the original time, let The Branksome Slogan 27 us look back upon this year of construction, this year in which we have added a demonstration course in road engineering to our curriculum. May we not feel a certain nostalgia for the exciting state of things as they used to be ? Won ' t some of us miss the novelty of following a new and tortuous path each day between Main and Readacres ? Of romanti- cally walking the plank ? Shall we not miss the cheerful gangs of men and the mysterious machines ? Who has not stopped to watch the prehistoric monster on the corner, as it chewed rock only to pour forth pavement? When we spoke of machines, did someone mention noise? Ah, the noise. At times, both staff and girls thought the noise would drive them crazy. Often one would feel the perfidious stillness of the classroom making itself conspicuous. With her eyes, everyone said, ' ' This is too good to last. And then, eh-eh-eh-eh-eh , the drills exploded into action, digging their way into the hot cement. The sweet calm was shat- tered, and the battle to be heard began again. All that is in the past now, and the new street stretches broad and white past our grounds. When the Clifton Road Extension is completed, it will alleviate many traffic problems, and will be as welcome addition to Toronto ' s Rapid Transit system. The conclusion of this project will mark the end of four years of planning and construction at a estimated cost of $4,000,000. Although we can see matty changes coming, our school has always been on the side of progress, and we can see no reason why changes should affect Branksome ' s traditional tranquillity. A Section of the Clifton Road 28 The Branksome Slogan SCOTT HOUSE, FORMER HOME OF A CANADIAN AUTHORESS Passers-by know it as 125 Hunt- ley Street, Branksomites know it as Scott House, the building that houses the School Infirmary and the Arts and Crafts Studio. Those of you who are reasonably well-in- formed know that it was named in honour of Miss Margaret Scott, the founder of Branksome. Most of you can remember when the building contained classrooms; many of the Staff can remember when it was a school residence. But how many of you know that Scott House was once the home of Marshall Saun- ders, who wrote the classic animal story, Beautiful Joe ? Miss Saun- ders lived here when it was the residence of her father, the Rever- end Dr. Saunders, and after his death she continued to live in. the building which is now a part of Branksome. Her pet bird, ' ' Princess Scott House Suki , is buried in the garden near the tennis courts. At the Farm The Branksome Slogan 29 Saturday Night at Clansdale Heights AFTER A WEEK-END AT THE FARM Where is the wind of yesterday ' s woods, Bracing and cool? When will I find again the trail, The frozen pool? Now sudden pain . . . Will ever I go again? Where is the song of yesterday ' s pines, Rustling and soft? Has the pale birch vanished for aye. And the snow-bound croft? Only a sigh . . . For clouds which drifted by. Where is the flame of yesterday ' s fire. Leaping and blue? Will the old road beckon anew To the vagrant shoe? Even a tear . . . Falls for that distant year. NANCY NABLO, Form IV. 30 The Branksome Slogan Activities . . . THE CAROL SERVICE On Sunday, the eleventh of December, the organ in Saint Andrew ' s Pl-esbyterian Church pealed out with a majestic sum- mons, calling forth all the faithful to come and sing at Christ ' s Nativity. A host of girl ' s voices was to bring songs of praise from many lands of Europe to the large congregation and the solemn sweet- ness of the Christmas pageant was to have its centuries-old re-enact- ment during the ceremony. Brank- some Hall was once more having its Carol Service, now become tra- ditional. From the darkened balcony, guests watched the quiet proces- sion of the choir approach and fill the chancel. After a moment of silence, the conductress gave the signal for the opening note and the music overflowed — sometimes in a sweetness that brought tears toi many eyes, sometimes in the ecstasy of a Polish hymn, some- times with the beautiful simplicity of a Dutch or Lapland carol. The very air was still as angels moved near in the darkened church. A single voice rose on high — 0, Zion ' s daughter — As Joseph watched with his shepherd ' s crook and Mary with her tender smile, the infant Jesus received the obeis- ance of wisemen and shepherds. No ' W tune your harps, celestial hosts. Fill heaven with music sweet. Thus the service ended, and the organ was silent once more, but the music is still ringing and re-ring- ing in many hearts, as it is in the heart of Branksome itself. Much credit is due to Mrs. Coutts for training and directing the choir, and to Mrs. Perry for once more presenting to us the Christmas Story in all its power and beauty. DINNER PARTIES The redolent fragrance of pine, the festive gaiety of British Col- umbia holly and the anxious, eager spirit of Christmas cast a magic spell over the dining hall on De- cember 11th, the night of the dinner party. By the flickering glimmer of eandlelight we sat down to our feast, and a feast of toasts and speeches followed the Christmas fare. Well-wishers toasted the School, its Principal, its teachers and its sports. Miss Bradshaw spoke to us on behalf of the Staff. She came with a well-prepared manuscript, but in her enthusiasm she soon discarded it. In a clever and amusing speech Miss Christie proposed a toast to the prefects and sub-prefects. (Thank you, Miss Christie.) Miss Read drew the warm tartan rug (a merry Christmas from us all) around her shoulders as she addressed the school, finally touch- ing upon her favourite topic (Let me see, what was .that place? . . . Ah, yes, Nova Scotia.) Penny— ' ' You haven ' t seen any- thing till you come outi West. The Branksome Slogan Pat — ' ' And Miss Read, how is it that you have your school in On- tario? On Valentine ' s Day we had the pleasure of another dinner party. The presence of a number of Old Girls added to our happiness . . . we love to see them back again, sitting in their old places. After dinner our two smallest supporters, Karen Johnson and Linda Ivey, marched forward and clambered up to stand in the chair of honour. A King- and Queen they were, asi they graciously bestowed favours on their subjects with many infectious gig-g-les. Bon Voyage, Miss Read! was our theme as we gathered to hon- our our Principal before she sailed for Europe. Enthusiasm was high as spokes- men Margot Thompson from Har- rogate, Nancy Hinchclilfe from Main, and Janet Hutcheson from Sherborne heaped good wishes upon good wishes for a pleasant cross- ing, a successful mission and a safe return. Miss MacNeill summed up the feelings of the School on this oc- casion, explaining that it was never quite the same without the ' ' pepper and salt of the School. We all put our hearts into a live ly chorus, For She ' s a Jolly Good Fellow , and three resounding cheers rang out. Patricia Marriner, on behalf of the School, sent our greetings to Sherborne School in England, and to friends in England and Scotland. ( It 32 The Branksome Slogan DRAMA REPORT On the evening of March fourth, howls of laughter and thundering app ' lauise greeted the 1950 school play. Arsenic and Old Lace , Kes- selring ' s clever comedy, was this year ' s choice, and under the able and patient direction of Miss MacNeill and Miss Sime, the play was well handled by an excellent cast. Joan Somerville and Carole Perry as Miss Abby and Miss Martha were the prototypes of innocent old maidenlhood; Wendy Aitken, as Elaine, gave a very convincing performance of the confused heroine, and Barbara Wright as the bewildered hero, Mortimer, kept up the comedy and sus- pense with the ease of a born actress. Allison Roach, in the role of President Roosevelt, or the loony Teddy Brewster, captivated the audi- ence with her pompous entrances, and with her overpowering CHARGE! Lynn Dibblee, a most versatile actress, portrayed the sinister Jonathan, a difficult part, in a very convincing performance. Special honours should be awarded to Ruth Pidgeon, who acquired a German accent and a beard in two weeks, and most vividly brought the stumbling little Dr. Einstein to Hfe. Honourable mention goes tO ' Geraldine Jephcott, as the domineering Brooklyn police officer, and to Claire Mc- Mullen, as the up-and-coming (?) playwright who had been biding his time for twelve years, in the police force. These principals were enthusiasti- cally supported, by Ann Cooling, Susan Anderson and Shirley Mair. Nancy Lyle and Mary Wilkinson took the parts of two policemen, (unifoirms, courtesy U.C.C. Cadet Cbrps !). Perhaps top honours should go to Brank- some ' s illustrious actor, Mr. Spenalzo, the stuffed masterpiece . Mr. Spenalzo was most terrifying with his life-like lurches, and lived up to his shadowy reputation in the second act. Altogether an evening of enchantment ! The Branksome Slogan 33 BETA KAPPA This year the Beta Kappa committee was divided into two parts — • the social committee having five members, and the executive committee having four. The arrangement proved to be highly satisfactory. The fun began with the annual Hallowe ' en frolic. Miss Read and the staff put on a skit, in which, among other activities, they dramatized a popular song. After an evening of square dancing with a genuine caller , everyone gathered in the dining room for supper and the dis- tribution of prizes. Preparation for the fourth and fifth forms ' dance were started early in November and continued until December ninth, when the glorious event took place. After Christmas, invitations were issued for Miss Read ' s dance, to take place on January thirteenth. The inspirations for the decoration came from ' The Wizard of Oz„ ' and consequently the party was dubbed: ' The Emerald Ball . An orchestra provided the music for a Branksome event which is always a huge success. Although, at the time of writing, the committee has barely started preparations for the Graduation Dance and the Strawberry Festival, it is expected that these traditional entertainments will be as much fun as ever. As head of the Beta Kappa, I should like to thank all those who helped to make our parties successful. Our thanks to the T. Eaton Company of Canada for graciously helping us with the decorating, and to the committee for their untiring work. ANNE SUTHERLAND. 34 The Branksome Slogan THE OPHELEO REPORT On behalf of the members of the Opheleo, I should like to thank the staff and the girls for their kind co-operation during- the past year. Our sincere expression of thanks also goes to the friends of the school who have made such gener- ous contributions to our campaigns to ra ise money. With our funds we have support- ed the missionary work in Asia and Africa and the student work in Europe and South Africa. Also, as in previous years, we have sent money to the Ramabai Mission in India. Again, we thank the school for the kind co-operation we have re- ceived. We are very glad to have the opportunity to do a Httle to ease the world situation with our finances; we feel that our money has been well spent. MARY BINNIE, President. OPHELEO FINANCIAL REPORT 1949 Collected Oct. 31 Ramabai Week ......$275.00 Nov. 1 Community Chest... 100.00 Nov. 7 Secondary School Symphony Concerts 10.75 Dec. 11 Carol Service 283.00 1950 Feb. 22 Lenten Collection 200.00 Paid Out Ramabai Mission $200.00 Orphan! in India 75.00 Community Chest 100.00 Sent to Underprivileged Camps 10.75 Christmas Relief and Ex- pens es 283.00 Student work in Germany, South America, Africa and China 150.00 Branksome Hall bed in Lud- hiana Hospital, India 50.00 The Branksome Slogan 39 Sports Section . . . SPORTS AWARDS 1949 Basketball — Clan — MacGregor. Form— IIB. Swimming — SenioT — Ann Sutherland. Intermediate — Wendy Rogers. Junior — Virginia Grant. Diving — Ann Sutherland. Badminton — Singles — Mary Eleanor Riddell. Doubles — Mary Eleanor Riddell and Frances Snetsinger. Volleyball- Clan — MacGregor. Archery — Anna Lea Elderkin. Tennis — Senior Singles — Pauline Cole. Int. Singles — Vonnie Davis. Junior Singles — Janis Lovering. Doubles — Pauline Cole and Vonnie Davis. Sports ' Day — Senior — Barbara Skea. Intermediate — Claire McMullen. Junior — Susan Hardie. 100 Yard Dash- Barbara Skea. Bowling — Clan Douglas — Pauline Cole, EHzabeth McBumey, Katherine Smith, Constance Stiles. Clan Award — MacGregor. The Branksome Slogan 41 THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS There is the keenest competition in sports among the eight Scottish clans represented at Branksome. Clan chieftains are constantly seen during the year, chasing fleeing figures and forcibly enlisting their services for afternoon sports. Some of the teachers have commented that there are certain athletic girls who should be trying their matrics in basketball. (And why not?) Clan spirit has been at a high pitch this year, and tournaments roused ardent interest all through the school. The opening sports event was the Gathering of the Clans which took place on Septem- ber 16th, on the spacious game fields of Readacres. Standing under their colourful banners, clan chief- tains and supporters cheered their unkilted participants, as they ran, jumped and hohbled over the course. The MacAlpines carried off the honours — and the cakes. Each year the clan standard is presented to the clan winning the most points for games, attendance and sportsmanship. Last year the Macgregor Clan carried off the standard; this year it ' s anybody ' s guess where that coveted banner will finally rest. SKHNG This year we had a Mttle trouble with the weatherman, but when the first snowflakes drifted down on Summit, Branksome ' s ski enthusi- asts suddenly came to life. Every Saturday morning the buses were loaded to the racks with skiers, and jolted up to Clansdale Heights. Who would have missed seeing the faces of the school ' s newcomers, when they first discovered the hor- rors of Banana Skin Bend? Ann Sutherland organized an ex- Skiing at the Farm 42 The Branksome Slogan cellent ski team, which included Eve Caissels, Pam Fulford, Joan Hall, Daphne Turpel and Eloise Mc- Gee. In order to give these enthus- iastic gals a chance to prove them- selves, Branksome tried to arrange an Inter-School Ski Meet, but un- fortunately the weatherman failed to come through again. However the St. Clements girls who were invited to the farm, enjoyed a won- derful day with the Branksome team. Better luck next time ! For the advanced skiers, this year an extra treat was provided — ' trips to Cbllingwood — and a chance for some real thrills. This looks like a permanent feature in the winter sports program. Track ! APPARATUS AND SWIMMING DEMONSTRATION On Friday, the twenty-sixth of March, the parents ' and friends of the Branksome girls were invited to attend an apparatus and swim- ming demonstration here at the school. Under the direction of Miss Bertram, the apparatus class dem- onstrated their talents in doing many different tricks on the horse, the box, and the rings. The large audience appeared to be much in- terested in the type of work the girls are doing, and we were all very proud of the ability displayed. The gymnastics were followed by a modern dancing display, also un- der the direction of Miss Bertram. Two dances were presented. The first, called ' ' Judgment , was meant to show the stronger and harsher movements in modern dancing, and the second, called Silhouette , in- troduced a slower and more flowing effect. Next on the programme was an excellent swimming and diving demonstration, produced under the direction of Miss Shirton. The orna- mental swimming included the waltz crawl, performed in pairs, group SAvimming, and underwater tricks. The girls also put on a div- ing demonstration, which showed excellent form. The display was very successful, and met with a most enthusiastic response. The modern dancing group is fairly new at the school, and everyone would like to com- mend the girls for their hard work and the excellent results. VOLLEYBALL An unusual interest was uncov- ered this year when the clan chief- tains began to organize their vol- leyball teams. Enthusiastic players appeared in hordes and took part in one of the most exciting tourna- ments Branksome has seen for a long time. Rousing spectators cheered their clans and the scores mounted fast and furiously. After eliminating the other clans, the Campbells and MacAlpines fought it out and the Campbells emerged victorious. Hearty congratulations to all participants for showing such sportsmanship and enthusiasm, and for raising Branksome ' s volleyball standard to a new high ! The Branksome Slogan 43 BADMINTON AND BOWLING Badminton and bowling at St. Paul ' s Church Hall were very pop- ular during this school year, and much hithertonhidden talent was discovered. The inter-school bad- minton tournament took place at the beginning of the Easter Term, and Havergal took top honours. Bishop Strachan placed second, and Branksome ended fourth in a hard- fought battle. The Clan badminton, played most- ly in the school gym, was won by Vonnie Davis of the Ross Clan, playing singles, and by Mary Bar- Left to right— BADMINTON TEAM Front row: Peggy Porter. Margaret Wansbrough. Back row: Eve Cassels, Vonnie Davis. Frances Snetsinger. 44 The Branksome Slogan nett and Jennifer Jones of the Mac- gregor Clan, playing doubles. The intra-mural badminton tour- nament aroused unusual interest this year. A great many girls par- ticipated, and Peggy Porter worked very hard before she was able to defeat Eve Cassis to win the singles honours. The doubles competition was won by Vonnie Davis and Peggy Porter, who both seem to be able to hold their own in badmin- ton. The Clan bowling was another interesting Clan event, but unfor- tunately is incomplete at this writ- ing. Congratulations to all the hard- working participants, and thanks for the enthusiasm and sportsman- ship displayed throughout the tournament this year. SWIMMING All the ambitious girls who were anxious to improve their specific brand of dog-paddle were splash- ingj away in the pool several min- utes after it opened last fall. Miss Shirton was the competent ruler of the marine world. The clan chieftains worked hard organizing their teams for the clan swimming meet, and on the Big Day the McLeans proved them- selves the best swimmers. Scott placed second and Ross and Camp bell tied for third. On the night of February 23rd, the Inter-School Swimming Meet was held at Bishop Strachan. Be- cause our pool was kept open dur- ing the second term, our girls im- proved so much that they rose from Front row: Shelagh Warren. SWIMMING TEAM Back row: left to right: Barbara Markham, Mary Wilkinson, Claire McMullen, Mary Lou Carnahan, Joan Archer, Wendy Rogers. Absent: Alice Anne Russell. Sandra Donaldson. The Branksome Slogan 45 fourth place to a very close second. This improvement was due to the hard work of Wendy Rogers, win- ner of the Senior Diving, Mary Wilkinson, third in the senior style and Alice Anne Russell and Bar- bara Markham, senior speedsters. The Intermediates included Joan Archer, winner of the diving, Mary Lou Camahan, second stylist and Claire McMullen, who swam to first place in the speed competition. Due to illness, the original junior swimming team was unable to com- pete and at the last minute Shelagh Warren and Sandra Donaldson were pressed into service. Sandra helped us win the Medley Relay and Sheila placed third in the div- ing. Bishop Strachan School again took top honours, Branksome came second and Havergal third. BASKETBALL REPORT On any starlit morning this fall one could find the first and second basketball teams practising in the gym or on the leaf-strewn courts. With the peppy example of our ca ptains, we all tried wake-up ex- ercises and then, if time allowed, practised a little basketball. This limbered us up for the gruelhng af ternoon practices with Miss Bert- ram, to whom every team in the school extends hearty thanks for her inspiring direction. Although we did not come out on top in all our inter-school games, most of the scores were very close. (With acrobats and ballerinas on the team how could we miss?) In the opening game with St. Clem- ents the first team won by one point, but our second team ' ' mid- gets could not see those high bas- kets! Against Moulton, both teams were successful in winning, though casualties were high. Two very ex- citing games were played at Hav- ergal where the second team lost by only one basket. But the two best games of the year were played here at Branksome against Bishop Strachan. Although both our teams were defeated, these games were very fast and very close. Last December, the four teams and about forty spectators crowded into buses and started for Gait, where the first and second teams played and defeated Gait Collegiate. We must pause for a moment to consider what might have happen- 46 The Branksome Slogan ed had we played against them in volleyball which is their main spoirt. At the beginning of this year, teams and spectators also made a trip to the Ontario Ladies ' College at Whitby. The second team re- turned victorious and the first team tied with the O.L.C. girls. Unfor- tunately we were unable to play overtime. All the forms entered the Form Basketball Competition. IVA and VA managed to battle through our games schedule undefeated and Leit to right— FIRST BASKETBALL TEAM Front row: Frances Snetsinger (captain). Middle row: Muriel Ferguson. Allison Roach. Back row: Eve Cassels, Joan Mawhinney. Mary Binnie. Claire McMullen. Mary Wilkinson. Absent: Pat Marriner. The Branksome Slogan 47 SECOND BASKETBALL TEAM Mary MacLennan, Lynn Dibblee, Phyllis Brown, Shirley Mair, Joan Archer, Sonya Snyder, Ann Gilday. Margaret Wansbrough (captain). played each other in the decisive game in February, IVA came out on top after a death-strugg-le with her opponents. The Clan Basketball provided ex- cellent competition also. After a hard-fought battle, the MacGregors carried off the honours and MacAl- pines came second. Third Team Forwards: Jennifer Jones, (Cap- tain), Mary Lou Camahan, Joy Logie, Nancy Lockhart. Guards: Connie Styles, Gwen Thomas, Mary Galbraith, Maiy Bamett. Fourth Team Forwards: Jean Wahlroth, Eliza- beth Thomson, Susan Marshall. Judy Lovering. Guards: Wendy Rogers, June Binnie, Janet Howard, Yvonne Laurent. After the Game The Branksome Slogan The Branksome Slogan 51 Legamus! TIME AND A PURPOSE Pull far, sweet tide, and from the cracks of grey That line the castle prison of my mind. Sweep out the dust and stale air kept behind, And cleanse it from the curse of slow decay. Swift flows your current, sleek and full of hope, Submerged beneath its surface, ancient tears; And simple strivings, snatched at by the years. Are buried, sunk in your long water-slope. I shall drink deep of you, nor ever shrink. Though time will come v hen passing strangers say, ' ' The water ' s blighted — do not dare today, But quiet kneel above a brighter brink! — But this my will — to live beyond the skies, Till deep with thee, my life completed lies. SHIRLEY MANN, Form V. THE GREATEST WISDOM Today I saw a child who watched the sky And wonder shone from his rapt eager eye But when my gaze I pointed upward too I saw naught but a lazy cloud within the blue. And then he looked upon an ancient oak That glowed with splendour ' neath bright autumn ' s cloak And such appreciation his expression bore When I saw but a tree and nothing more. Then suddenly in shame I crept away And sadly hurried on my homeward way For though I ' d gained the knowledge years could bring My learning now seemed but a trifling thing. For what could all thoise scattered facts be worth When this child knew the mysteries of the earth? And never could be such a book compiled To teach a man the wisdom of a child. PEGGY PORTER, Form III. 52 The Branksome Slogan FROM A MOUNTAIN CABIN While soft rain-whispers on the icy trees, I stand here, with the windows opened wide, ' Tis winter yet, but all the snow is g-one, And round about the mountain, clouds and mist Have woven, subtly imperceptibly, A mag ic. In the night, meander out, With old and battered rain-coat, sloppy boots. Their catches clicking, flashlight in your hand. And tramp along the winding gravel roads. The silence moves around you. Stop to touch Its hands and arms, which now move down, and bring A sudden, quickening sureness, that alone With you, where there is no man else to speak, Is God. . . . The rain continues — and the sound Is softness, and a magic, and the heart Of all that ever gave a man his soul. SHIRLEY MANN, Form V. MY LAKE My cratered lake in the morning breeze. Sings like the leaves of a thousand trees, And its shore is flashing, shimmer- ing gold, For the sun is slipping with lances bold, Among the fearless trees. My wistful lake in the midnight glow. Sighs like a pine groaning soft and low, And its lonely shore is gaunt and still. But for the loon and whippoorwill. Among the silent trees. The Branksome Slogan 53 My mirror lake in the g-olden dusk, Murmurs like birch leaves — each ivory tusk, Stands, a column of crystal light. Then it glows with fire from the sunset ' s might, Among the darkest trees. My misty lake in the saffron dawn, Sleeps like the pines when the sum- mer ' s gone, And the age-old rocks from reverie Have wakened, singing the song to me. Of my lake among the trees. NANCY NABLO, Form IV. THE VIOLINIST My violin, touch magic to your strings, And sob aloud in melancholy, torn From homeless mountain rock. My heart is deep Enveloped in your music ; and your bow Is my sweet voice of love, rejoicing, mirth. Your spirit, flown from stiller air, Envelops mine — my face becomes An urgent, tender thing in rhythm with Your mood — Then swift your song ascends As mountain snow swept skywards by a gale To joyous heights, and colours flash Like Spanish dancer ' s skirts — then summits reached. You die away in song — an autumn leaf Dancing to the ground, you flee — And, heart still quivering in your strings, Your bow is laid aside — my so ' ul shall sleep Until again the touch of Angers wakens you; And then you sing for me to make my life A core of throbbing fire and soar- ing thought, Stretched far beyond the passive everyday. SHIRLEY MANN, Form V. The Branksome Slogan QUIET STREET This quiet street where traffic ' s din is still ' d, Where hollow footsteps echo on the walk, Where all the air, with golden quiet filled, Breathes peace as dusk ' s grey shadows stalk. The stately elms that tower here aloof Belong- not to this age but to the days Of shady lawn and many gabled roof Of parasol, and lace, and carefree ways. But now this age is fled and known no more Save to the aged ladies walking in the street. So old and yet with such a cherished store Of recollections fond, and memories sweet. The brownstone houses sink in shadows deep The s-treet ' s bright spirit lost forever seems, And yet I know that it is but asleep; This quiet street but stirs and sighs and dreams. PEGGY PORTER, Form III. DESERTED CITY Where once a busy throng was seen to hurry by. Bleak outlines stretch against the lonely sky; For with the bitterness of war and strife This city lost all evidence of life. Gaunt ruins raise imploring arms above. Longing for past days of youth and love; For all the city ' s sons are born away. And naught but spirits; dwell therein today. Where crowds once thrilled to orators of fame, A marble hall is crumbling now in shame; And where once rang the sound of marching feet, Now lies this silent and deserted street. This city ' s dreams are dead, beneath its crumbling shell And nothing now remains, the tale to tell Save souls of those who still are heard to weep. As soft winds lull their dying home to sleep. PEGGY PORTER, Form III. The Branksome Slogan 55 MOOD MUSIC Waves . . . beating the shore . . pounding the rocks. White caps crashing upon the timeless sands . . . re- treating, crashing once more Savage winds lashing the willows with weird shrieks Eerie lightning paling the heavens momentarily Thunder with reckless fury drowning all sound. Suddenly sound like pebbles on water, rain drops of silver slanting through the willows diamonds on the sand they disappear. Now the thunder with a final triumph fades into the distance The mystic lightning falls behind the far horizon. FIRE DREAMS I walked today in the woods again Where no one goes at all ; Where needles of pine make the only path. And cedar and fir are tall. I climbed today in the hills again Where the lonely breezes sigh ; Where old mossy rocks are for me alone. And sad, silent clouds slip by. I drifted today on the lake again Where the sky is close above ; Where my paddle dips in an azure mist. And whispers the song I love. I strode today in the wind again Where the rain is swift and cool; Where the lightning flares to the thunder ' s roar. And the creek becomes a pool. I sat tonight by the fire again Where the heat is strong with pine ; Where the woods and hills and the lake and wind. For a moment again were mine. NANCY NABLO, Form IV. At the Garden Party 56 The Branksome Slogan Haunted? I walked briskly through the gathering- gloom with the chilly autumn wind whipping my coat about my legs. As I ascended the winding road from the town, my thoughts wandered into the near past. My mother had died eighteen months ago, and my father and I had moved, soon after, to the small town of Hawksburg, partly to erase memor- ies of Mother ' s death, and partly to be clccer to Father ' s new lumber business. It was from Hawksburg that I was now walking. Our new home lay on the outskirts of the town and was placed majestically on the crest of a great hill. It was no farther than half a mile away now, and my steps quickened with the thought of a warm fire to welcome me. However, as I rounded a turn in the road, I stopped ; high above me on the hill was the house. It certainly did not have any welcoming atmosphere about it, for a thin mist had enfolded the height and the house in a shadowy curtain. I could barely discern the white pillars which seemed to fade somehow and move as I stared at them. Indeed, they looked like spectres floating amidst the fog. The vision sent a chill up the back of my neck into ' the roots of my hair and I began to think of the rumours that I had heard in the village. There was a belief amongst the townsfolk that the house was haunted. Apparently the last people who had lived there had left because of strange moanings they had heard in the night. Some said that it was haunted by an old woman — the first owner. It seems that every night, while she was alive, a strange spell would come over her, and at three o ' clock in the morning, slie would wander about the spacious halls moaning and calling out for someone who never appeared. She had died later upon that same ghostly hour of three, and it was believed that at that time her scul still wandered about the building calling out to the unknown. My father, however, was a down-to-earth type of person and regarded such stories as nonsense. Still, I was a little dubious about it all, for every morning when I went downstairs to prepare my father ' s breakfast, I found the door leading from the front hall to the terrace mysteriously open; although I was sure I had closed it every night. Of course my father might have lef -3 it open on coming to bed. I would have to check with him and make sure. This ideia reassured me, and glancing at my watch, I realized that I had stopped longer than I should have. Father would be angry; the one thing he demanded was punctuality. I hastened on up the hill and reached the door gasping for breath. What a climb! I stepped inside and found my father with his coiat and hat in his hand. He briefly explained that: he was needed out of town and that he would be away for the week-end. I was to call up a friend and have her stay with me. He even mentioned that I could have a party if I so desired it. The Branksome Slogan 57 The thought thrilled me, for it was the first time since my mother ' s death that he had allowed any entertaining. I had several invitations to repay too. My mind being so full of plans, I almost forgot to ask him about the terrace door. Upon being questioned about it, he assured me that he closed it carefully any night that he came in late. His answer troubled me for awhile, but I soon forgot about the matter as I was very anxious to pre- pare my plans for the following evening. I ate quickly the meal that the . coloured cook prepared and then telephoned Beth. She was unable to sleep at my house that night because of sickness in her family, but she gladly consented to come tomorrow evening and stay with me. I went to bed early and fell into a so ' und sleep, awakening the next morning to bright sunshine. My fears of the day before had vanished, but as usual the door to the terrace stood open; however, I recalled that 1 had left it open myself the night before. By five o ' clock all was ready for the party. Beth arrived and we went upstairs to get dressed. The guests arrived one by one, and time seemed to fly so fast that the evening was soon over. I said good-bye to the last guest at two o ' clock. At two minutes to three, Beth and I, tired but happy, began wearily to climb the stairs to bed. We were halfway up, when a long moaning cry stopped us. The coloT drained from Beth ' s face and I could feel my own flesh creeping. Then from the foot of the stairs came a creaking of the terrace door asi it swung slowly open. Beth and I stood petrified, tensely waiting, but nothing more happened. Gradually our composure returned and we sat down on the steps to discuss the incident. By then we were quite brave and decided to get to the root of these mysterious happenings. The following morning abo ' Ut three o ' clock, we anxiously sat in the front hall. To be sure the same thing happened again. This time however we were leaning against the door, and as we sat there, it began to vibrate. The door latch clicked, but the door could not open as our backs were pressed against it, and in a few seconds the vibrating stopped. Nothing more happened. Puzzled, the two of us decided to explore; we started O ' ur exploration in the cellar but observed nothing unusual. However, as I began again to go up the stairway into the hall, I looked down at my feet. Suddenly a strange idea pricked at my consciousness. The cellar floor was not made of ordinary cement, but was of natural rock. I noticed also that one of the wooden pillars, which s upported the roof, was approximately in the same place as the door above. I knew then what had been the cause of our fears and I began to laugh. Beth glanced up at me, astonished. How could I laugh at a time like this? Chuckling to myself, 58 The Branksome Slogan I told hecr to wait until morning and that then I could reveal to her our mysterious spook. Early next morning I took Beth by the arm and led her outside. We walked in the direction in which I considered the rock floor of the cellar to be slanting. Then I explained to her thq solution of the puzzle. Aboiut four hundred yards from the house stretched a railway track, and under this track was an extension of the same rock that provided the floor to our basement. The ghost was the three o ' clock freight train with its lonely whistle. It travelled daily through Hawksburg, and the vibrations caused by its passing travelled through the rock, and up the wooden pillars to the terrace door, jai ' ring it so that it ox)ened. Haunted? Well, what would you say? JANET HUTCHESON, Form V. 4h — ♦ Individuality Indivertible : — . Individual : — Individuahty : — The quality which distinguishes one person or thing from another ; distinctive character. I have never knovm the exact mean- ing of the word before. Individuality — that ' s what I ' ve got ; distinctive, that ' s me all over! There ' s the subject I ' ll write about for the Prize Essay Contest. It ' ll be as easy as rolling off a log. Will it be an essay or a short story ? I won ' t know until I ' m finished and probably youi won ' t know even then. Every- thing I do is so d ifferent! Take, for instance, yesterday, I had an unusual short story in mind with a wonderful plot. Shabby old man, wrinkled and pathetic, working as a sweep in a famous concert hall, has an obvious love of music) and a gentlemanly air that rags cannot hide. Tears steal down his thin face when he hears orchestra members talking of a famous violinist who has disappeared. An accident occurs, the sweep is a hero. He dies revealing that he is the long lost artist. Wonderful stuff — almost wept myself, but those stupid symphony players were so ordinary they were almost speechless; I couldn ' t get them to say anything spectacular. I had to The Branksome Slogan 59 chuck the whole idea, a pity. But you see what I mean? I could never be content with anything ' common. Now that I think of it, I started to have individuality at quite an early age. I couldn ' t have been more than five when I saw some children ging-erly testing- the ice around the edg-e of a pond. Watch me, I called to them as I took a run and slid out to the middle. Later as my mother put my dry clothes on me, she said, ' Well, you werei smart! You see even then she recognized that I had something ! Then there was the time at Great Aunt Sarah ' s country funeral when I saw a mouse in the plumage of the immense hat in front of me. Now an ordinary person would have leaned forward and whispered, I say, there ' s a mouse in your hat, and then sat back to enjoy the fireworks. But not I ! I sprang to my feet, nipped off the hat, squeezed out of the pew, tore up the aisle, whisked mousie off outside, rushed back and had the hat on ag-ain in a jiffy. It was wonderful ! How the people talked of that day ! They probably had never seen anyone display such individuality, though I think the minister took a dim view of my ' distinctive action. He claimed that the best part of his oration went unheard in the turmoil. I remember the time I acted as a page in an historical play. My job was to bow and hand the sword to the king when he shouted : Ho, varlet, my sword! As I stood in the wings, watching, with the sword trailing- behind me, I failed to notice that the hilt and a steam radiator were in close contact. The agonized yell of the scorched king a he dropped the red-hot sword, created a sensation he hadn ' t counted on. I never could do things in an ordinary way! As I grow older, I keep acquiring more individuality — in fact, I think I ' m going to be a genius. All the signs point to it, don ' t you think? Well I must get back to this essay business. Other people will work hard to get fancy endings for their efforts. But not I! I ' m just going to stop! I ' m different! RUTH PIDGEON, Form IV. 60 The Branksome Slogan The Barn It was a Saturday morning early in May. This wasn ' t just any Sat- urday morning, but a very special one. As he sat there under the pines he could hear a door slam up at the house, but other than that it seemed as if he sat in a world of his own. He thought of how intensely he had long-ed for a cer- tain day, and now it might be here, it seemed too good to be true. It had taken two long- years to come, but now perhaps there would be no more waiting- and he would be completely happy. He had been twelve years old the summer that his aunt and uncle had invited him to visit them at their farm. It had been a wonderful summer, better than he had ever had or ever expected to have again. Not that this one wouldn ' t be pretty wonderful, but he didn ' t think that any summer could be so completely perfect as his twelfth. The main attraction had been the horses. There was one in particular that had captured his fancy above all the others. She was a beautifully marked three-year-old mare. He had liked her from the first and was always happiest in her company. His uncle had given him the full respon- sibility of feeding, grooming and exercising ' her. He hadn ' t taken it as a chore, but rather as a pleasure. Of course, summer couldn ' t continue forever, and before he knew it, it was time to go home. He had been invited to come back next year, but thing ' s didn ' t work out as he had planned. During- the winter his Uncle Dick had developed an illness and had had to move to a warmer climate. He had rented the farm to some friends, but of course they didn ' t want to be bothered with an eleven- year-oldl boy during the summer months. The news that he wouldn ' t be able to make his usual visit that year had disappointed him a great deal. It was then that he had started coaxing- his father to move from the city to a place in the country. Father had immediately said that that was out of the question, at least for a couple of years. He had been allowed to join a riding academy, but i t wasn ' t the same as having his own special horse. Now, two years later, they were comfortably settled in a small house fifteen miles from the city; his father could drive into business in about half an hour. They owned sixteen acres of land, five of which were The Branksome Slogan 61 divided into pasture. Near the house was a small barn, which was, in his opinion, g ' oing to waste. He had made a suggestion about this, and after much persuasion had succeeded in obtaining permission to repair the barn, in case it should ever have a tenant. Then — miracle of miracles ! His uncle had written begging shelter for the very animal that had been his favourite when he was twelve. It was today, in fact this very morning, that the decision was to be made. Fate seemed to be hanging in the balance w hile he waited rest- lessly, eyes concentrated on the dusty road. Then a green horse van rounded the curve, paused, and continued up the lane. As he got up and started back towards the barn, his thoughts were on the happy days ahead, and the good times that he and the mare would have this summer. BEVERLEE BECKETT, Form HI. On Ships The sea has always held a strange fascination for man. Mystery and adventure beckon from the crest of each wave as it crashes with a roar. Is there a lad whose imagination has not carried him away across the seas ? Is there anyone, who has not felt the spell of the sea, after reading Treasure Island or Jim Davis ? Many young boys ' dreams were realized, when their country called them to man its ships and prepare for war. Thousands of them set sail, willingly, upon a voyage from which they were never to return. Imagine primitive man. Watch the expression of amazement, spread over his features, as he propels himself, for the first time, swiftly over the water, on a log. That was the beginning, the beginning of sjhips, the explorers of the world. That strange race of people called the Egyptians, who dwelt in the fertile valley of the Nile, were the first to harness the wind. Can you see them, shouting victoriously, in their strange language, as they fought for first position in the race, sl race whose winner would rule the world? 62 The Branksome Slogan The first victors were the Phoenicians. They saw the value of ships, and set out to explore the Mediterranean. While their boats were crude and simple, they carried civilization to the western part of the Mediter- ranean. Thus the first large empire came to be. But alas, Phoenica, proud and confident, was quickly overtaken by Greece. The Greeks built larger, sturdier ships) made to stand the fierce blasts of the Aegean. What child has not heard the famous tale of the Argo which carried Jason in his search for the golden fleece, or of the fleet of ships which carried Ulysses on his many adventures across the Mediterranean? In due time the Greeks were forced to surrender their lead in the race to the Romans. Can you see those fleets of Roman vessels, rising rhythmically to the pull of five banks of oars? Perhaps you can hear Caesar saying, Veni, vidi, vici , standing majestically at the bow of his ship as it left those islands off the coast of France, known today as the British Isles. Thus the race continued. Rome in turn was overtaken by a brave sailor. King Henry the Eighth, who led his country during the sixteenth century. Henry was able to help England to win the race for power by realizing that the initial step was to build a fast fleet of ships. He gave Britain a start which made her mistress of the seas for several centuries. Picture the stately Spanish galleons as they crossed the English Channel, flagsi flying, to put England at their mercy, but England was not finished. Drake, an English pirate, seized the hehns, and Britain once again heeled to the wind, and became the victor. ' In 1942 Columbus sailed the ocean blue — A child ' s nursery rhyme, learned by us all in Kindergarten . . . but imagine a world to-day without Cx lumbus and his gallant ship, the Santa Maria ! There would be no America. Thus our very existence hinged on the voyage of that one small ship, a ghostly little galleon which braved the unknown to discover a new continent. Today the race for power goes on, but it has changed from the little race which began centuries ago with a paddled log to a race between twoi world powers. What will be the outcome? Ships mostly different from those of earlier days have entered the race; ships propelled by steam, loaded with guns — guns with the power of destruction. Will there be a final victor ? Will the race be won or will both contestants and their planet be destroyed? These ships have come and gone throughout the ages, romantic yachts, graceful dinghies, small canoes, large ocean liners, fishing schooners and grotesque battleships. We have spoken of the tangible. Let us dwell for a moment upon a different type of ship, the ship of life. Build me straight, 0 worthy Master, Staunch and strong, a goodly vessel. That shall laugh at all disaster. And with wave and whirlwind wrestle ! The Branksome Slogan 63 Thus Longfellow sums up our hopes and prayers as we set forth upon that wonderful voyage through life. Youth, full of hope, starts out over sho ' als and sandbars, through storms and stagnant waters. It is not the sea that sinks and S(helves; But ourselves That rock and use With endless and uneasy motion. Now touching the very skies. Now sinking into the depths of ocean. To all those who have manned the ship of life in the past, to those who man the ships today, and to those who man the ship Longfellow leaves the following: ' Tear not each, sudden sound and shock, ' Tis of the wave and not the rock. ' Tis but the flapping of the sail. And not a rent made by the gale! In spite of rock and tempest ' s roar. In spite of false lights on the shore, Sail on nor fear to breast the sea! Our hearts, our hopes are all with thee, Our hearts, our hopes, our prayers, our tears. Our faith triumphant o ' er O ' Ur fears Are all with thee, are all with thee! ROSALIE McKINNEY, Form V. 64 The Branksome Slogan Hallowe ' en Hallowe ' en had finally rolled around again, and with it, the jolly-faced pumpkins, gaily-wrapped candies and a night of mischievous pranks. As I looked down from my window to the dark street below, I felt just a little sad, for I was now too old to go shelling out with the gang of neighbourhood plunderers. Oh, it was a perfect Hallowe ' en, and I wanted to go out so much! An eerie darkness enveloped everything, and as I watched, grinning jack-o ' -lanterns appeared in every window along the street, and I could hear the calls of the masqueraders getting louder as they approached. With a sigh, I closed the window, and since Mother and Dad were domg tiie honours with the candy bowl downstairs and I was feeling sleepy, I got ready for bed. I lay there in a half dozing state. The cries of the revellers faded away in the distance. Suddenly the room became flooded with moon- light. I sat up and gaped in amazement, for the window had blown open and there, standing on the window seat, was the strangest creature I had ever seen. Its head was a large jack-o ' -lantern, its arms were strings of popcorn, its legs a pair of orange candles, while for a hat it wore an inverted candy bowl. My weird visitor was dressed in garb that might well have been worn by the scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz. The apparition spoke impatiently, Hurry up! Get a move on there! If we don ' t hustle, they ' ll leave without us. Come on, slippers and night- gown and you ' re all set. Mechanically I obeyed. Follow me, now, ordered the spectre. The broom-stick is parked on the verandah roof. Sure enough, there it was, and before I could pinch myself to make sure I was properly awake, I was mounted on it behind Pumpkin-head and we were flying far above the roof-tops. I hope we get there in time, said my companion. This broom-stick is an old model T variety, and it ' s dreadfully slow. As we soared along I noticed that we weren ' t alone. There were many broom-sticks abroad that night, and all headed in the same direction. It wasn ' t long before my chauffeur bade me hold on tight and we began to descend. Looking down to earth I saw a great many bonfires burning, and among these there were groups of black figures. As we neared the group I nearly toppled off my broom-stick in surprise. The black figures, I realized, were witches — hundreds of them ! We made a perfect landing, dismounted, and Pumpkin-head led me over to a group of old hags standing a few feet away. One of them spoke to my companion. Well, here you are at last. Jack, she rasped. What ' s that you ' ve got there? She pointed a bony finger at me. A human being, Your Witchesty, replied Jack, bowing very low. A red-headed one, humph. Didn ' t know they grew ' em like that, another witch croaked. The Branksome Slogan 65 I felt myself getting a little hot. ' ' Where are the cats to-night? asked my compa,nion. The queen spat contemptuously, ' ' Stupid beasts ! They ' ve gone on strike, she hissed. They said we didn ' t let them have enough fun on Hallowe ' en. Well, we ' d better get started right away, I guess, and forget about those cursed cats. The three witches from Macbeth have arrived safely. Let ' s be thankful for that. The queen then screamed out orders right and left. The witches immediately mounted their broom-sticks and Jack and I followed suit. In a minutes, we were soaring high in the air once again. There seemed to be witches everywhere around us. It then occurred to me that I had no idea where I was being taken, and that I should ask. Before I could, however. Jack answered that question for me. We ' ll be meeting the bat army any time now, he said. It will be a terrible battle, and you will be much privileged to witness it, for you are the first human being we have allowed to enter our domain. This speech was cut short by a warning yell from one of the witches. I looked up suddenly. The moon was blotted out by hundreds upon hundreds of giant bats. Oh, what a horrid skirmish followed ! The witches were screaming out their best stock of curses, and thrusting their tiny daggers at the bats. We were in the very thick of the battle, when without warning one of the gigantic black creatures swooped down at me ! I lost my balance and toppled off the broom-stick. I was falling down, down, down. When I opened my eyes I had stopped falling, and looking around, I saw that I was back in my bed at home, safe and sound. Never had I had such an eventful Hallowe ' en ! MOLLY HEWITT, Form 1. 66 The Branksome Slogan 68 The Branksome Slogan Junior Activities . . . Members of the Operetta Cast COME TO THE FAIR (A Spring Revue) On Wednesday, May 3, the Junior School presented a revue of songs and dances. The performance was in three acts, and all the fun of a County Fair was enjoyed by the large cast of youthful actors and the large audience of parents and friends. The revue was written and directed by Mrs. Eunice Coutts and the accompanist was Mr. Coutts; dances were by Miss Byers and Miss Bertram, costumes designed by Miss Smith and Miss Weatherby; make-up by Miss Marshall ; scenery and stage properties were kindly lent by John North way Sons Ltd., and the lighting and stage setting were under the direction of Miss Christie and Miss Johnston. JUNIOR SCHOOL AWARDS, 1949 General Proficiency Grade 3 — Martha Robinson. Grade 4 — Paula Aiken. Grade 5 — Margalo Grant. Grade 6 — Mary Daniell-Jenkins. Grade 7 — Nancy Foggo, Elizabeth Wilson. Grade 8 — Patricia Fulford, Nbreen Philpott. Scripture Grade 8— Ruth Griffin. JUNIOR SPORTS 1949-50 has been a successful sports year in the Junior School. Miss Smith, our coach and gym teacher, chose a basketball team in the Fall Term. The players were: Forwards Joyce Irwin (Captain), Elizabeth Wilson, Margot Thompson, Sue Savage, Nancy Farewell. The Branksome Slogan 69 Guards Linda Stearns, Julie Frischman, Joyce McMackon, Pamela Hill, Sus- an Richardson. Games were played with Moulton, St. Clement ' s, Havergal and Bishop Strachan. We won two out of four. Even in this almost snowless win- ter, the Junior School was able to do some skiing- and tobogganing at the School Farm. Our picnics there were very happy events, long to be remembered. Towards the end of the Winter Term the Junior School Gym Dem- onstration was given before an en- thusiastic audience of parents and friends. This year we have enjoyed JUNIOR CLAN CHIEFTAINS Left to right: Robertson, Janet McBride; Grant. Elizabeth Wilson; Bruce. Sue Savage. 70 The Branksome Slogan the swimming pool more than ever ; it was open during the greater part of the year. The Spring Term has brought a renewed interest in ten- nis and other outdoor games. Swimming cups and the Sports cup are to be awarded at the end of the year. MEASLES Here I am in bed with the measles, Sad, unhappy, and mad as a weasel. The room is so dark, It ' s as black as night, Yet out in the garden It ' s lovely and bright. Thinking of school, cars, thinking of Thinking of things with M, like Mars. This is the way you think in bed. Thinking, and thinking away in your head. PAMELA G. HILL. Grade 8 SPRING Spring reappears in her beautiful dress. The trees all in blossom, the mud makes a mess. Tlie cheery little robins awaken the day With their bright little song so sweet and gay. LEE HENDERSON, Grade 5. Left to right— JUNIOR BASKETBALL TEAM Front row: Julie Frischman, Joyce McMackon, Margot Thompson, Sue Savage. Back row: Susan Richardson, Linda Stearns. Nancy Farewell, Pamela Hill, Eliiabeth Wilson. Absent: Joyce Irwin (Captain). The Branksome Slogan 71 The Magic Carpet Each night after Mother has kissed me good-nig-ht and turned out the light, a httle elf comes and perches on my bed. Under his arm he has a roll, and he whispers, Where shall we go to-night, Wendy? La t night I said we would go to bird land. So he unrolled the nrngic carpet and I stepped across my bed and got onto it. In a twinkling of an eye we were soaring througih the air. We first visited Mr. and Mrs. Crow in their nest in the tall elm, but I wasn ' t very thrilled with them because they were such noisy, quarrel- some people, and I found out that they are thieves too ; because while I was watching, Mr. Crow came home with a robin ' s egg in his beak. I said to them, It isn ' t any wonder that the farmers are always trying to shoot you, and I soared on my way. We passed the Owl family sitting in their tree, but of course they can ' t see in the daylight so were missing all the fun. When we passed Mrs. and Mr. Woodpecker ' s tree I don ' t know whether she was giving them a lesson in how to hunt for grubs or teaching them how to be drummers in a jive band. They were certainly making a lot of noise, but there seemed to be rhythm in it. The song birds were having a music festival in a meadow. The larks, the orioles, the cardinaJs, and the blue-jays were not only making beautiful music but their colours flashing in the sun were delightful to see. I was so pleased when a dear little humming-bird rested for a moment on my carpet. I do not know how her tiny little wings move so fast. I asked Mrs. Humming-bird where I could find her nest. She took me to a meadow near a stream and showed me a moss covered cup about one and a half inches across saddled on a downward sloping branch. It was made of mud scales and dandelion fluffs held together by spiders silk. Both Mr. Elf and I were very thrilled as we had never seen a humming- bird ' s nest before. It was so tiny and yet so perfect. After that we became quite interested in nests and visited several different types. We liked the Oriole ' s nest which hangs like a little bag from the apple tree. By this time Mr. Elf and I thought we had seen enough for one trip, so he delivered me back to my bed, rolled up his magic carpet and said, Good-bye, Wendy, I ' ll see you to-mon ow. WENDY LOCKHART, Grade 6 SNOWBIRDS At autumn time the snowbirds Come to stay all winter long; They sit around our windows, And sing their cheerful song. All day they are so happy. Just playing in the snow, But when the night comes dark and cold, I wonder where they go! SUSAN RICHARDSON, Grade 8. 72 The Branksome Slogan ALUMNAE Miss Read was in Winnipeg for two or three days last October and while there was no special meeting of the Winnipeg Alumnae, a number of the girls foregathered at the hotel and held an informal get-together. Among those present were Eleanor Ryan Armstrong, Constance Crawford Brown, Carolyn Dowler, Kathleen Everett Pennock, Kathleen Burrows Lightcap, Jocelyn McWilliams Lemon, Nedra Morris Martin and Jean Stobie Osier. Miss Read sailed for England March twenty-third to have a meeting with the English girls who had been at Branksome during the war. Miss Reader Harris, who was with the Sherborne group at our school, arranged a reception in London not only for the war years ' guests but also members of our Alumnae living in England. From the day she arrived until she left Miss Read was entertained by Old Girls at teas, luncheons, etc., too numerous to mention. In fact, she had to postpone her sailing for a week in order to try to fulfil all engagements. She spent the week-end at Sherborne with Miss Reader Harris, who was appointed Head Mistress of this school in January. On Saturday a dinner was given which was attended by the directors and their wives, staff and pupils. After dinner all assembled in the Great Hall where speeches were made and everyone listened with great interest to what Miss Read had to say. An illuminated copy of the warrant for the crest which Sherborne now has the right to claim was presented to our Principal. On the box containing the scroll is the inscription: — Dr. Edith M. Read In grateful recognition of her kindness to girls of Sherborne 1940 — 1944 The warrant is to be framed and will hang in the school library. At this time it was very definitely established that a girl would come, each year, from Sherborne to Branksome and that a Branksome pupil would enroll at Sherborne. Our first exchange pupil is Edith Thomson who sails for England in September. Sherborne is anxious to keep in The Branksome Slogan 73 as close touch with Branksome as possible and, needless to say, the feeling is most waraily reciprocated. Numerous plana were made by Miss Read and Miss Reader Harris which it is believed will be of great benefit to both schools. Miss Read was also a guest at the annual dinner of Sherborne Old Girls, held in London, which gave her another opportunity of meeting with and addressing those interested in Sherborne. Miss Read visited Edinburgh and while there was most kindly enter- tained by the Lord Provost, Sir Andrew Murray, he also placed a car at her disposal. Many Alumnae will be interested to hear that Miss Read saw Miss Gardiner, who was a member of the B. H. staff some years ago. She lives in Scotland ' s capital and Miss Read says ' ' she hasn ' t changed a bit. Our Principal was also at the Hague where she visited her brother, Mr. Justice Read, one of the judges of the International Court. She met many interesting people and was thrilled to be in a foreign country where Canada is held in such high regard. Miss Read ' s dinner for the Alumnae was held May sixth. About three hundred and fifty were present and it was, as always, a most enjoyable affair. After dinner a short business meeting was held at which reports were read and then the retiring President, Carmen Fair Capon, called on our Head to address the assembly. She told us of her trip to Europe and everyone was indeed most interested. A wire was read which brought warm- est greetings to Miss Read and Branksome Alumnae from Sherborne Old Girls. Their thought of us is much appreciated. Jessie Marriner thanked the Principal for her talk and Gladys Simpson Brown thanked the President and executive for their efforts during the last three years. Joyce Dibblee, a member of the Fifth Form, gave a resume of the work and activities of the school for the past year. The new President, Betty Williamson Tayler was called on to say a few words and to bring the meeting to a close which was well and truly done. Mary Alice Burton heard on her wedding day that she had been awarded the Governor-General ' s gold medal for graduating head of her class at the University of Toronto. Barbara Wales won the Hannah Wil- lard Lyman Scholarship, last May, in her third year at McGill. Patricia Marlow obtained the Archibald Lampman Scholarship in English Language and Literature, second year, Trinity. From Varsity, Joy Mackinnon Bal- lard graduated in medicine and Shirley Baker obtained honours in the first year of that course, June 1949. Peggy MacKelvey graduated in philosophy and proceeded to England for further study. Jane Hill was one of Varsity ' s undergraduates to attend the second international summer seminar at 74 The Branksome Slogan Breda, the Netherlands. Ann Cawthra and Barbara Hargraft graduate from the Faculty of Music and Anne McCart and Margaret Kyle finish the Arts course this year. Joyce Hassard was the only one to obtain first class honours in the Modern Language course, June 1949. Barbara Chis- holm Gwynne-Timothy, who is spending some time in England, graduated in Occupational Therapy. Dorothy McNiven is taking the course for dental nurses and Lucy Strauss that of Institutional Management. Alma Hatch and Shirley Bates are in the first year in the department of Physical and Health Education. Cynthia Dean is president of Delta Gamma and Margaret Cowie Livingston was president of Toronto ' s chapter of Gamma Phi Beta. Elaine Goodeve, a graduate of Western, has a library position, London, Ont. Jane Oaix n is in her first year at! this college. Mary Lou Porter is attending McMaster, Jeanne Roscoe is at McGill and Marion Cornish at Queen ' s. Mary Avery and Priscilla Strand are in residence at Wells College and Dorothy Barnhouse at Radcliffe. Marilyn Webb and Catherine MacEwen are students at the Sir George Williams College, Montreal. Alicia Eager is at Wheelock College, Boston. She was elected secretary of her class and) Freshman representative of the House Cooincil. Mary Ann Hearn is at Michigan State University. Two Branksome Old Girls completed their law course. Thelma Kerr Thomson, now living in Lindsay, was the only woman to graduate in her class at Osgoode and Kathleen Everett Pennock, University of Manitoba. Margaret Smythe graduated from the Wellesley Hospital last June winning the Dr. R. J. MacMillan prize for proficiency in bedside nursing. She is now in lAie States taking post graduate work in a New York Hospital. Marjorie Baird who lives in Victoria, B.C., attended the annual conference of the Victorian Order of NHirses, held in Ottawa last October. Prances Colter is nursing in a Winnipeg Hospital. Among her patients, recently, were sixteen Eskimos from the Arctic circle. She reports that they were extremely good patients and full of fun. Helen Hill, Elinor Greenwood, Barbara Heise and Shirley Lougheed are probationers at Toronto General, Joan Tumbull is at the Sick Children ' s and Patricia Howorth at the Women ' s College Hospital. Anne Archibald and Joan Mack graduated from the Royal Victoria, Montreal, in May. Dorothy Henry BangsboU is living in Yokohama, Japan, and Phyllis Sinclair, who sx ent some time with the Red Cross in Germany, is now with that organization in the same country. Joyce Frankel Kofman will spend a year in England Where her husband, who is a doctor, is doing post graduate work. Kathleen Deacon Reitz Hofmeyr will eventually live in South Africa. Joyce Tedman Austin is in Paris, her husband is on General Eisenhower ' s staff. Nancy Belle Mann Dewar is making her home in Vancouver, Frances Casselman Reynolds graduated from the University of Alberta and is now living in Sarnia. Joan Southam Lyon calls Stratford The Branksome Slogan 75 home and Carolyn Massey Somerville may be found in Newmarket. Kathryn Gooderham Donaldson has moved to Dartmouth, N.S. Mary Barnes Aitkens and Vivian Campbell Stewart have joined the Montreal Alumnae. Lorene Piercey Carvin is domiciled in Philadelphia and Helen Hawks Roby in Cleveland, Ohio. Jacqueline Dumaresq Carrington Smith has! taken up residence in Washington, D.C., her husband is attached to the Canadian Embassy. Pamela Church was married to Graham Saunders, September 18th, 1947, and Betty Jack became the bride of Dr. H. H. MacWilliam, Decem- ber 17th, 1948; the latter is living in Halifax. Claire Prime Sneath ' s daughter, Sally Lu, was married September 14th to Roger Slater Eaton and the wedding of Eleanor Mackay Coffey ' s daughter took place in February to Dr. Allan Mann. Helen Richardson Steams was in Europe recently and Wilma Muir- head attended the Eidinburgh Festival last summer. Claire Dibble Shales sailed for England in March and Jean Harris Home in May. Brenda Cruickshank Reid, and her two children, flew to Lebanon to visit her mother who lives in Beirut. Katharine Kemp Tidy spent the winter in Jamaica and Eileen Lavelle Shortly in Florida. Jean Dobbie obtained first class honours in piano, Grade ten. Royal Conservatory examinations held in Vancouver. She also ranked first in Victoria, B.C., in the provincial civil service examinations for sten- ographers. Trudy Carlyle is secretary of the Royal Conservatory student council. Doreen Miller gave a most successful organ recital in April. Frances Dafoe, who is at the Ontario College of Art, won one hundred dollars for designing a medal for the Canadian Figure Skating Associa- tion Championship. She and her partner were the first to whom it was awarded as they won the waltzing championship for the Dominion in February. Diana Beck has a position in Eaton ' s fur department and Virginia Henderson is manager of the ladies ' department at Jaegers. Peggy Gait is secretary at the Homeopathic Hospital, Montreal, in connection with the training school for nurses. Dorothy Gait is a doctor ' s secretary- assistant. Mary S. G. Smith is teaching school in Cardiff, Wales. Jean Ingham has a position in a primary school near Birmingham. Nancy Tyrrell is teaching at ' ' Elmwood , Ottawa, and Alison Zimmerman is attending Normal School. Jean Ross Skoggard, who is now living on Long Island, N.Y., was in town this winter when her pictures were on view. Among them were 76 The Branksome Slogan subtle ink drawings on Chinese scrolls and delicate water colours reflecting the aesthetic values of Chinese Art. The frontispiece of the English magazine, the ' Tatler for November 30th, was a full page photograph of Henryetta Edwards. She was playing a part in An Angel of No Importance. Judith Kelly English had her third book pubHshed recently. It is called A Diplomatic Incident. Barbara Spencer is a rancher! She has taken over the operation of the 300,000 acre Dog Creek ranch, two hundred miles north of Van- couver. She thus becomes one of the top cattle ranch operators in Western Canada. There are about 3,000 head of Hereford cattle on this ranch which fronts the Eraser River. Daughters of the following are with us this year: — Ruth Atkinson Folland, Marguerite Johnston Roga, Peggy Doherty Engholm, Jane Gibbs McGivem, Susan Scott Mitchell, Suzanne Sweatman McNeillie, Marjorie Becker Smith, Peggy McCordick Dawson. Bessie Webster Brown and Luella Scott Farmer each sent a second daughter and Joan Langlois, Kathryn Keene and Nancy Sparks Blower sent sisters. Among out-of-town Old Girls who visited the school were: — Helen Spence, Marjory Postlethwaite Kerry, Isabel Eastcott Billings, Barbara Browne, Priscilla Strand, Marilyn Webb and Jane Cantley. MARRIAGES 1949 Isabel Grant to John Stout, April 18th. Frances Casselman to Robt. Geo. Reynolds, April 23rd. Margaret Bamford to John 0. Ruppel, April 26th. Margaret Wardlaw to Jas. G. Jones, April 30th. Joy Gerry to Arthur J. H. Titmarsh, May 7th. Margaret Whyte to John Gouinlock, May 14th. Shirley Brown to Wm. Grant Brayley, May 14th. Lois Landreth to John Edward Okuloski, May 28th. Betty Hoult to Stewart A. Mcintosh, May 30th. Barbara Effinger to Jas. Arthur Robinson, June 1st. Jane Anne Rees to Donald G. McClelland, June 3rd. Dorothy Gaebelein to Clyde R. Hampton. June 3rd. Mary Alice Burton to Alex. Kyle Stuart, June 4th. Gloria Fisher to Donald H. Harron, June 4th. Mary Barnes to Donald P. Aitkensy June 11th. Carolyn Massey to Geo. Warwick Somerville, June 11th. Margaret Ross to James R. Watt, June 18th. The Branksome Slogan 77 Patricia Bell Irving to Charles W. Wilson, June 18th. Sally Brown to Peter D. Stevens, June 18th. Virginia Tory to David W. H. Denton, June 25th. Thelma Kerr to David M. Thomson, June 25th. Florence Kemp Hammill to Spencer Merry, June 28th. Marion Coote to John Eric V. C. Hamilton, June 29th. Betty Williamson to Neale H. Tayler, June 30th. Joyce O ' Neill to Andrew R. Tate, July 9th. Sheila MacQueen to Harry C. M. Eastman, July 9th. Orde Skeeles to M. John W. Tuff, July 16th. Patricia Rogers to Michael Grattan McGeer, July 30th. Anne Whyte to Richard D. Barrett, August 2nd. Philippa Chapman to Henry Jahn, August 20th. Alison Morrison to Frank Senior, September 3rd. Sarah Symons to John D. Scythes, September 7th. Ruth Barnett to Walter Stewart, September 9th. Ruth Kerr to Greer Pinkerton, September 10th. Josephine Benson to David F. Mossop, September 10th. Mary Crerar to Jas. A. Bliss, September 10th. Elizabeth Falconer to John W. Brooke, September 14th. Barbara Chisholm to Gordon Gwynne-Timothy, September 15th. Janet Saylor to Edward Rogers-Bennett, September 15th. Marilyn Heintzman to John G. Newton, September 17th. Mary Powell to David M. Culver, September 20th. Mary Whyte to John R. G. Drope, September 24th. Elizabeth Shirriff to Stafford M. Higgins, October! 8th. Betty Greenslade to Wilbur H. Tomlinson, October 12th. Brenda Bruce to Harold F. EKven, October 22nd. Louise Dolson to Walter S. McBean, October 29th. Lota McGillivray to Clifford A. Arthurs, November 5th. Robin Whyte to A. David Logan, November 11th. Barbara Gorman to A. Roy Jacobs, November 18th. Mary Van Wyck to Robert A. Haig, December 10th. Joyce Tedman Howell to Gordon H. Austin, December 12th. Cherry MacGregor to John T. Dohan, December 17th. 1950 Joan Southam toi Mortimer Lyon, January 7th. Nancy Belle Mann to Angus H. Dewar, January 23rd. Lorene Piercy toi Walter Carvin, January 28th. Diane Waddington to Jas. E. C. McCracken, January 28th. Patricia Earl toi EK erett R. S. McLaughlin, February 24th. Nancy Watson to Douglas C. Stewart, March. Kathleen Deacon to Harold D. Reitz Hofmeyr, March 4th. Margaret Cowie to Stuart W. Livingston, March 11th. Shirley Dodds to John W. Saylor, April 1st. 78 The Branksome Slogan Joyce Frankel to Oscar Kofman, April 22nd. Peggy MacLaren to Arthur L. Stares, April 29th. Janet Kingsburg-h to Harold Wm. Smith, April 29th. BIRTHS 1949 Joan Keene Quattlander, a daughter, February 4th. Patricia Stockton Denhoff, a daughter, March. Barbara Angstrom Ambery, a daughter, April 11th. Betty Stambaugh Stratton, a daughter, April 17th. Charlotte Deacon Alley, a daughter, April 25th. Kathleen Hinch Ck nrad, a daughter, April 26th. Mary Robinette McEvenue, a daughter. May 1st. Barbara Cbnway Mills, a daughter, May 2nd. Margaret MoCullough McQueen, a son. May 4th. Shirley Brown Clark, a daughter. May 11th. Jean Macdonald Bennett, a daughter, May 16th. Audrey Angas De Mara, a son. May 16th. Heather Forgie Blake, a son, May 18th. Marion Pirie Webber, a son. May 18th. EUenore Lackie Donnelly, a son, May 22nd. Patricia Gilday Brown, a son. May 27th. Betty Dowsley Buddo, a son. May 28th. Janet James McCague, a son, Mary 30th. Mary MacMillan Duncanson, a daughter. May 31st. Marian MacGregor Greene, a son ,June 4th. Margaret Wilkinson Death, a son, June 6th. Patricia Hobbs Dyke, a son, June 14th. Esme Pa.ttison Rose, a daughter, Junei 18th. Christine Pearse Karn, a daughter, June 20th. Mary Dease Stinson, a son, June 23rd, Barbara Powis Michell, a daughter, June 27th. Elsie Woods Speedie, a son, June 28th. Barbara Cory Porter, a daughter. Elynor Cobb McBride, a daughter, July Sth. Shirley Halsted Kline, a daughter, July 8th. Frances McDiarmid Box, a daughter, July 9th. Florence Downing Fleury, a son, July 9th. June Whyte Jarvis, a daughter, July 22nd. Mary Shields Shields, a daughter, July 28th. Audrey Lyons McQuaig, a son, July 29th. Gwen Norman Poyser, a daughter, July 30th. Mary Stuart Playfair Lorriman, a son, August 2nd. Patricia Gillespie MoCullough, a daughter, August 7th. Barbara Pattison Young, a son, August 10th. The Branksome Slogan Barbara Ellis Thompson, a son, September 3rd. Helen Conway O ' Connor, a son, September 16th. Sheilagh O ' Reilly Verity, a son, September 17th. Phyllis Pattison Caldwell, a daughter, September 29th. Zillah Caudwell Macfarlane, a son, September 29th. Mary Glendinning- Macleod, a daughter, October 2nd. Ehzabeth Scarlett Draper, a daughter, October 9th. Teena McCloskey Dillane, a son, October IBth. Jane Morgan Brooker, a daughter, October 18th. Elizabeth Stone Pick, a daughter, October 19th. Carol Hendry Duffus, a son, October 22nd. Barbara Drew Brook Harris, a daughter, October 23rd. Helen Russell Winter, a daughter, October 24th. Nancy Dibblee McLean, a daughter, October 27th. Rowena Harris Bond, a daughter, October 30th. Megan McNaughton Lawson, a son, October 31st. Joan Mitchell Flintoff, a daughter, November 3rd. Mary Young McQuarrie, a daughter, November 9th. Dorothy Boughton Mcintosh, a daughter, November 13th. Mary Harrison Barnett, a daughter, November 8th, Margaret Lemon McKay, a daughter, December 3rd. Helen Hawks Roby, a daughter, December 7th. Mary Elizabeth Gall Tweedie, a son, December 9th. Joan Burgess Langmuir, a daughter, December 19th. Marion McLaren Armstrong, a daug ' hter, December 21st. Mary Fairclough Hamilton, a son, December 25th. Eleanor Smith Allport, a daug hter, December 30th. Owen Armstrong C rnfoot, a daughter, December 30th. Isabel Adams Mcintosh, a daughter, December 30th. 1950 Julia Echhn Etherington, a son, January 1st. Betty Assheton Smith Martin, a daughter, January 4th. Marjorie New Roberts, a daughter, January 7th. Betty Darling Halwig, a daughter, January 13th. Shirley Morrish Crawford, a son, January 13th. Gwendolyn Plant Hambley, a son, January 14th. Jane Ross Webster, a daughter, January 17th. Dorothy Robertson Tiimble, a daughter, January 22nd. Dorothy Henry Bangsboll, a daughter, January 22nd. Joy Ferguson Housser, a son, January 29th. Martha Coryell Gibson, a daughter, February 2nd. Catherine Bryans Fallis, a daughter, February 3rd. Helen Shearme Kerr, a daughter, February 11th. Barbara Buckland Chisholm, a son, February 13th. Winnifred Clarke Brandham, a daughter, February 2Sth. 80 The Branksome Slogan Bridget Gregsoni La-wson, a son, March 6th. Mary McFarland Smith, a son, March 9th. Roisemary Hewetson Amell, a daughter, March 13th. Jean Robertson Emery, a daughter, March 17th. Sujzanne Sweatman McNeillie, a son, March 19th. Phyllis Robinson Tilt, a son, March 20th. Sally Chapman Cookson, a daughter, March 24th. Shirle Milner Brown, a daughter, March 31st. Patricia Kinnear Matthews, a daughter, April 6th. Eleanor Mitchell Macivor, a daughter, April 6th. Eleanor Reed Gartshore, a daughter, April 24th. Diana Phillips Jackson, a son, April 27th. Dorothy Edgar Reid, a son, April 28th. DEATHS !Miss Katharine W. Armstrong, August 19th, 1949. Dr. Perry Orr King, husband of Jean Mickleborough King, Nov. 11th, 1949. 1950 Mr. T. B. Russell, husband of Ruth Ryan Russell, April, 1950. Mr. Etric Rechnitzer, husband of Jean Jarvis Rechnitzer, April, 1950. 3n ifWemoriam Elinor Stovel Meyer, September, 1948. Margaret Dunlop Fairty, October 4th, 1949. Marjorie Weller Muntz, December 21st, 1949. Cherry MacGregor Dohan, March 15th, 1950. I The Branksome Slogan WENDY AIKEN If you don ' t know her It ' s Hi Time You Did If you haven ' t met Wendy Aiken then it ' s ten to one that you ' re nnissing a lot of good times. Wendy is your Simpson ' s Collegiate Club member, and it ' s part of her job to let you in on all the Hi times that Simpson ' s plans for the Teen crowd from September to June. The other part of her job, and a very important one too, is to tell us about you, about your school, your activities, the things that are important to you, about your latest ideas in clothes and parties, furniture and sports. It ' s with her help and yours that Simpson ' s is Canada ' s Youth Centre. CANADA ' S YOUTH CENTRE • • • • • • 82 The Branksome Slogan % AND SON LIMITED Look your prettiest . . . Feel your coolest in Crisp, Fresh New Summery Cottons from Northway ' s Also check up on your Summer Beach wear, Swim suits, Separates, Play togs. Pastel shorties. Summer suits, and Fashion Accessories. Northway ' s Prices are Easy on the Budget, too 240 Yongc Street Toronto The Branksome Slogan 83 COMPLIMENTS OF STEEL DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED ♦ 500 CHERRY STREET, TORONTO 84 The Branksome Slogan Compliments! of tlje Clans; The Branksome Slogan 86 7 4e SmaAi Mtuf. QfUHud have learnt from that the store in Toronto for FASHION and QUALITY IS CREEDS FURS • COATS • SUITS DRESSES • ACCESSORIES Innportations Finest of Domestic Makes Original Creed Models EIGHT BLOOR STREET WEST - TORONTO 8B The Branksome Slogan Compliments of A. Silverman and Sons SUDBURY FAVOURITE CHOCOLATE BARS 88 The Branksome Slogan NOR BAKER LIMITED ARTISTS, ENGRAVERS, PRINTERS CELLOPHANE PACKAGING 37 HANNA AVE. TORONTO WA. 3453 The Branksome Slogan 89 tUele Stan. WaLkzn. a itf inaU ate t anlla . and. Rcady-to-Wcar Suits and Coats arc as low as $49.50 Capes and Jackets as low as $195.00 Budget Terms Stan Walker ' s FURS 707 YONGE STREET — Ml. 8488 90 The Branksome Slogan 7V € t 70 oat GOOD MILK HAVE BORDEN ' S SERVE YOU THE BORDEN CO. LTD. TORONTO DIVISION PR. 2511 The Branksome Slogan 91 im THE CAODiy EQVEmiAN SOCIETY HELP KEEP CillllABil REPRESEItTED Il INTEKNATIOIVAL EqilESTHIAIt (OHPETITIOHI The Canadian Equestrian Society is incorporated under the Dominion Companies Act as a Non-Profit organization to develop horses and riders to represent Canada in International Jumping Competitions in Canada, The United States of America, and the Equestrian Events of The Olympic Games. This enterprise needs wide-spread support in order to accomplish its aims. Become a member and share the pride of helping to keep Canada participating in International Equestrian Competitions. SEND IN YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY Annual Subscription $10.00 or any larger amount To THE PRESIDENT. CANADIAN EQUESTRIAN SOCIETY (Major General Churchill Mann, C.B.E., D.S.O.) Tangleweed. R.R. 1, Todmorden, Ont. This page signed will suffice for all subscribers to the Branksome Slogan. The Branksome Slogan 93 Now . . . Before You Leave School Before you leave school is the time to establish 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 94 The Branksome Slogan MACOOMB PUBLISHING COMPiANY PRINTERS W PUBLISHERS 48 ABELL STREET - TORONTO Phone MEIrose 4697-4698 The Branksome Slogan 95 Dominion and Provincial Government Bonds Municipal Bonds Public Utility and Industrial Financing Dominion Securities corpn. limited Established 1901 TORONTO MONTREAL NEW YORK LONDON. ENG. WINNIPEG VANCOUVER VICTORIA CALGARY LONDON KITCHENER HAMILTON OTTAWA QUEBEC HALIFAX SAINT JOHN 50 King Street West, Toronto, Canada Compliments of STEPHENS - ADAMSON MFG. CO. of Canada Limited CONVEYORS • ELEVATORS • REDLER CONVEYOR- ELEVATORS • TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT Aurora. Ills. - BELLEVILLE, ONT. - Los Angeles. Cai. BRANCH SALES AND ENGINEERING OFFICES in principal cities of Canada and United States 96 The Branksome Slogan Do You Worry? Why let your worries gel you down? You can ' t always stop thenn, but now you can at least let your worries work for you. The WEDNESDAY WORRY CLUB has been going great guns in the States , has now been brought to Canada. This club has no dues, imposes no duties on its members ... all of whom get a free supply of Worry Memo slips and a Special Lucky Envelope. Why worry? Join the WEDNESDAY WORRY CLUB today by simply phoning or writing to Underwood Limited, Canadian sponsors of the Club, at 135 Victoria St.. Toronto. EL. 7431. And remember, no obligation . . . SjllveiWjood s the best milk that good cows give .... there ISN ' T any better. The Branksome Slogan 97 The Key to the FUTURE is in YOUR HANDS... Remember . . . THE DOMINION BANK offers you the most convenient means of saving, form- ing 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. This is our invitation to you to visit Britnells Art QdUeries 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 mouldings. 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 AUCTION SALE EVERY FRIDAY EVENING 876 YONGE STREET Kl. 1446 98 The Branksome Slogan Telephone WAverley 5228 COMPLIMENTS OF KOElli MITTIl MILLS LTD. Manufacturers of WOOLLENS. SILK. COTTON and LASTEX FABRICS 650 KING STREET WEST TORONTO IPdnl to be A model? You Can be Personally trained by one of Canada ' s leading Models also Self Improvement Classes. Small Evening Classes Now Forming THE Dorothy Fleming SCHOOL FOR MODELS For Full Particulars Telephone HYIand 6078 Dorothy Fleming The Branksome Slogan 99 COMPLIMENTS OF SPICK SPAN LTD. CASH AND CARRY DRY CLEANERS 25 STORES IN TORONTO Maryan ' s Fabric Shop Fine Imported British WOOLLENS. SILKS and COTTONS M ARYANS Are Noted for Their Custonn Tailored Suits And Dresses Made on the Premises Merchandise Guaranteed or Money Refunded 3328 YONGE ST. HU. 6111 Next Door To The Fairlawn Theatre 100 The Branksome Slogan With the Compliments of Taylor Engineering Construction COMPANY LIMITED POWER PLANT ENGINEERS 80 RICHMOND STREET WEST TORONTO 1. ONT. : Ask a Good Companion ' ' ■ Goin Places? Wc can suggest quite a few good trips at various tinnes during the year. Some are all expense and personally conducted in the usual Good Connpanion manner. For others we can make all reservations and arrangements for you or help you work out your own idea of a trip. St. Lawrence and Atlantic cruise to Boston Personally Holiday Week Ends in New York Conducted New England circle tours and Christmas holidays in the Laurentians ) All Expense Mississippi, Ohio and Tennessee River cruise; many other trips and cruises available as well as summer resorts East and West. OXLEY ' ' Good Companion TOURS 32 Orchardview Blvd. MO. 9785 TORONTO The Branksome Slogan 101 Saving is like a Game! Saving is like a ganne, except that if you follow the rules of the ganne you will usually win. The rules of saving are sinnple. Deposit your nnoney with us REGULARLY so nnuch, every so often. And do not withdraw your nnoney until you have enough to your credit — to buy sonnething you really want. Then start over again. You will find that saving in this way will become a habit — a good habit that you will be glad to have as you grow older. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE Ladies of Branksome Hall. Remember that Heintiman Hall is YOUR Treasure House of things musical PIANOS HAMMOND ORGANS MINSHALL ORGANS SOLOVOX RECORDS RADIOS SHEET MUSIC MUSIC BOOKS PIANO ORGAN DEPT. OPEN EVENINGS HEINTZMAN CO. 195 YONGE STREET ELgin 6201 102 The Branksome Slogan Queensdale 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 RA. 2583 The Branksome Slogan 103 J. WM. SEAGRAM E. EVELYN Established 1898 SEAGRAM COMPANY MEMBERS The Toronto Stock Exchange The Investment Dealers ' Associ ation of Canada •■A GENERAL INVESTMENT SERVICE DOMINION BANK BUILDING TELEPHONES: TORONTO 1 ELGIN 3428-9-0 Famous For Oil Economy A Gar Wood Tempcred-Aire Unit is not just a heating system, but a scientifically, engineered unit to provide warnn, automatic- ally controlled, filtered, humidified air circulated through every room in your home. Tempered-Aire guarantees you freedom from service difficul- ties and an economy of oil consumption that is truly phenomenal. Consult your architect, your local Gar Wood Dealer or write direct to — ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. 650 Dupont Street Toronto 104 The Branksome Slogan COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND (F) Compliments of ALMAS and REICHHELD R. F. ALMAS • ALMAS SEEDS Grass and Forage • Asphaltic Concrete Pavennents — Roads — Municipal — Industrial Parking Areas Private Drives • • Hagcrsvillc Ontario Hagersville Ontario The Branksome Slogan 105 COMPLIMENTS OF iu DoMiMONe Canada gSift II URANCE COMPANY THE FINEST GOWNS, ROBES AND HOUSECOATS . . IN A WIDE RANGE OF FABRICS AND COLORS . . . CARRY THIS FAMILIAR LABEL MADE IN ■■BONNINGTON HOUSE BY THE H. V. COWIE CO., LTD., TORONTO 106 The Branksome Slogan W. G. Tubby Company LIMITED ♦ INVESTMENT SECURITIES ♦ DOMINION BANK BUILDING 68 YONGE STREET TORONTO 1 Here are a few of the SHAW Courses: Shorthand Bookkeeping Bankino Typewriting Higher- Accounting Office Practice Secretarial Business Administration AMD TRAIN FOR SUCCESS THE SHAW WAY A BUSINESS Career offers unequalled opportunities for high income and suc- cessful achievement. SHAW Courses in business training will fit you for meeting those opportunities. Consult us NOWregarding SHAW Courses in Business Training, so that no time will be lost when you have finished your High School studies. Phone, call or write for FREE Booklef — L p with the Times ' to SHAW SCHOOLS— Head Office. 1130 Bay SL, Toronto Kl. 3165 . SHAW BUSINESS SCHOOLS co% ' S ;.c. The Branksome Slogan 107 HANDLOOM WEAVING KNITTING YARNS GIFTS LOOMS NADINE ANGSTROM THE SHUTTLE 15 Dundas St. South OAKVILLE. ONT. REMINGTON Personal Typewriter THI OWty OFFICE TYFiWtlTIt IN PIRSONAl SIZE For better grades — brighter futures Use a REMINGTON . . . for a demonstration see REMINGTON RAND LTD. 210 KING STREET WEST COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND 108 The Branksome Slogan Compliments of BUD BOLTON Blazers ' n Skirts SCHOOL, CLUB, SORORITY AND CAMP BLAZERS MADE TO MEASURE Pleated All Around Skirts of Your Own Material or in One of Our Authentic Tartans, Made to Measure. RICHARDSON ' S 546 Yonge Street, Toronto Ml. 1662 For Complete Stock of Text Books, Zipper Note Books — Refills. Everything for Students ' Requirennents Fountain Pens and Pencils: Parker, Waterman, Sheaffer, Eversharp, Eclipse and Esterbrook ' s, as well as Ball Point Pens. SHOP AT ROHER ' S BOOK SHOP 15 Bloor St. W. Phone Kl. 3425 Compliments of Black ' s Transport Belleville, Ontario The Branksome Slogan 109 tE fte interesting Jfetoelrp fjop (NEAR RED CROSS HDQTS.) 32 Bloor Street West Do you want the unusual and in- expensive in jewelry (especially earrings, pendants and bracelets)? Keep conning to the shop that has bloomed into fascination! DEPENDABLE WATCH REPAIRS Established 1797 Cooling Galleries Fine Paintings Birks-Ellis-Ryrie Building TORONTO 92 New Bond Street LONDON ST.A1VDREWS COLLEGE AURORA, ONTARIO A RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY « (860 Feef 4bove Sea Level) FOR BOYS 8-18 % Highest standards of teaching and scholarship, providing a sound education and complete preparation for University entrance. Carefully planned recrea- tion; spacious playing fields. Modern buildings, beautiful chapel, gynmasium, swim- ming pool, 219 acres of unrivalled grounds. Early application advisable. Write to the Headmaster: K. G. B. Ketchum, B.A. M4 110 The Branksome Slogan Compliments of GALBRAITH HARDWARE ¥ 5061 Yonge Street Willowdale Compliments of ROSED ALE CLEANERS Ladies work a specialty 417 Bloor Street East RAndolph 4604 Compliments of mum BAR in FOREST HILL VILLAGE • The Largest Soda Bar in Canada For Your Refreshments • Good Food Unexcelled FOR THE GREATEST VALUE IN GINGER ALES GINGER ALE DIAMOND GOLDEN JUBILEE AMBER The Branksome Slogan 111 HATS HENDERSON 406 Bloor Street East KIngsdaie 4856 IS A SPECIALTY WITH BIRKS ORIGINAL DESIGNS GLADLY SUBMITTED WITHOUT OBLIGATION BiRKS YONGE AT TEMPERANCE— TORONTO T ie SHORTHAND PEN PITMAN j ■ ■ FOR m STUDENTS i 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 writing purpose. A feature of The Pitman - approved Esterbrook Pen i$ the renewable point — quickly and easily replaced. SIR ISAAC PITMAN ft SONS (CANADA) LTD. 383 CHURCH ST., TORONTO, ONTARIO Compliments of CRAIG MADILL ARCHITECTS 20 St. Clair West, Toronto 5 112 The Branksome Slogan Lyon Butler ♦ 15 WELLINGTON ST. E. TORONTO GIRLS!! When driving your parents ' cars bring them in to me for Service. I will not forget who owns thenn! GUY PURSER Imperial Oil FOREST HILL VILLAGE in the Bij hlands of Haliburton BOYS FIVE TO ELEVEN GIRLS FIVE TO SIXTEEN Swimming Boating and Sailing Riding Permanent BIdgs. Land Sports Best of Meals Canoeing and Trips Character Education 50 Counsellors A MILE OF LAKE SHORE Camp Directors: Mr. John Hoylc, B.Paed.. M.A. Miss Mary Dennys, B.A. Camp Secretary MRS. W. E. COCKRAM 36 Braeside Road, Toronto Telephone MA. 1630 2 K NGx ST. i ST CHRIS WAHLROTH CLOTHES TORONTO The Branksome Slogan 113 Compliments of BETTY JANE SHOES ••Best Bel With the College Set 264 Yonge Street Toronto MOLESWORTH SECORD SAVAGE ARCHITECTS 18 Toronto Street TORONTO Gannette Andre 620 YONGE ST. (Corner St. Joseph) RA. 2858 • Exquisite Linens Imported Costunnes Jewellery Rare China and Crystal Wedding and Shower Gifts TEXT BOOKS SCHOOL SUPPLIES SPORTING GOODS COLE ' S 726 YONGE STREET (One Block South of Bloor) 370 BLOOR ST. WEST (One block West of Spadina) 114 The Branksome Slogan Paul ' s FRENCH FOOD SHOP For Distinctive Catering Open from 4-6 daily 425 Spadina Road Forest Hill Village Phone MO. 9303 Bloor and Sherbourne Sts. TORONTO Phone RAndolph 4165 CLUB COFFEE Company COFFEE ROASTERS TEA BLENDERS 4 240 Church St. Toronto Telephone: Elgin 1161 MOAI... |. my knee needs ' Zam-Bi4k! Children soon call for Zam-Buk when there ' s a scraped knee, cut, scratch, bruise or burn! 2am-Buk is so soothing, so healing. Mothers can rely on antiseptic Zam-Buk for first aid dressings at home. Grand for chapped hands and sore feet. 7am-Biikii ApURELY HERBAL OINTMENTH ' Z- The Branksome Slogan 115 LIMITED 413 BLOOR STREET EAST Phone RA. 2303 Member of the F.T.D.A. THE GIFT m TOY SHOP 96 BLOOR ST. WEST TOYS GAMES BOOKS GIFTS GREETING CARDS AND FANCY WRAPPINGS MARION C. GAIRNS M. DONALD SMELLIE BE THRIFTY IN 1950! WILSON ' S FOR YOUR SPORTS EQUIPMENT THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT AT THE RIGHT PRICE The HAROLD A. WILSON Company toront. Limited ESTABLISHED 1895 EL 0381 — 299 YONGE ST. AT DUNDAS ST. ASHLEY CRIPPEN LTD. PHOTOGRAPHERS — MOTION PICTURE PRODUCERS 196 BLOOR WEST TORONTO 5 KIngsdale 6113 116 The Branksome Slogan MISS E. SALISBURY J. C. SATCHELL MISS T. HAINES Proprietor ( a tic ecuiUf SaCo«t The Home of Good Permanents SUPERFLUOUS HAIR PERMANENTLY REMOVED MAyfair 3930 8 Castle Knock Road (At Eglinton Avenue) The Radcliff Paper Company Limited 80 York St. TORONTO AD. 0211 FAIR ' S HARDWARE LIMITED HOUSEHOLD AND GENERAL HARDWARE PLUMBING. GLAZING. ELECTRICAL WORK AND SUPPLIES PHONE KINGSDALE 4700 659 YONGE STREET (JUST BELOW CHARLES ST. POST OFFICE) UPTOWN NUT HOUSE Nuts from All Parts of the World FRESHLY ROASTED and BUTTERED Peanut Butter made while you wait 8O6I 2 YONGE STREET. TORONTO 117 F. H. DEACON GO. Business Established 1897 Members The Toronto Stock Exchange 197 BAY ST. — TORONTO 1 — ELGIN 3401 DEACON FINDLEY COYNE LIMITED MEMBERS INVESTMENT DEALERS ' ASSOCIATION OF CANADA Government, Municipal and Corporation Bonds 197 BAY ST. — TORONTO 1 — ELGIN 3401 WILFRID M. SINCLAIR THE ORCHID SHOP ARTISTIC FLORISTS SINCE 1925 WM. L. NORTH 810 Yongc Street Kl. 3927 TORONTO Kl. 4486 118 The Bran ksome Slogan Phyllis Cooper Gift Shop ♦ 364 Bloor E. Toronto Ml. 5141 Compliments of SNETSINGER ' S HARDWARE CORNWALL. ONT. COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND The Branksome Slogan 119 INDEX TO ADVERTISERS A Page Ashley Crippen 115 Almas, R. F 104 Angstrom, Nadine 107 Andre Gannette 113 B Bank of Nova Scotia 93 Borden ' s 90 Birks Ill Britnell ' s Art Galleries 97 Bud Bolton Flowers 108 Black ' s Transport 108 Bungalow Bar 110 Betty Jane Shoes 113 C Club Coffee Co 114 The Canadian Bank of Commerce 101 Compliments of a Friend 104 Cole ' s Stationery Supplies 113 Coca-Cola 102 Craig Madill Ill Compliments of a Friend 118 Camp Gay Venture 112 Cooling Galleries 109 Phyllis Cooper Gift Shop 118 Castle Beauty Salon 116 Compliments of the Clans 84 Canadian Equestrian Society 91 Creeds 85 The H. V. Cowie Co., Ltd 105 D Page F. H. Deacon Co 117 Deacon Findlay Coyne Limited 117 Dominion Bank 97 Dominion of Canada General Insurance Co 105 Dominion Securities Corp. Ltd 95 E T. Eaton Co (Inside Back Cover) Engineering Industries Co. Ltd 103 F Fair ' s Hardware Limited 116 The Ferguson Subscription Agency 110 Dorothy Fleming 98 G The Gift and Toy Shop 116 Galbraith Hardware 110 H Hooper ' s Drug Store 114 Heintzman Co. 101 Betty Henderson Ill K Koenig Knitting Mills Ltd 98 L Lyon Butler 112 When you shop at these stores, tell them that you sow their advertisements in The Branksome Slogan . 120 The Branksome Slogan INDEX TO ADVERTISERS M Page Macoomb Publishing Co 94 W. W. Magee Limited 92 Molesworth, Secord Savage 113 Maryan ' s Fabric Shop 99 N John Northway Son, Ltd  2 Nor-Baker Ltd 88 Neilson ' s 87 0 Orchid Shop 117 Oxley Tours 100 P Sir Isaac Pitman Sons Ill The Paisley Shop 110 Purser, Guy 112 Paul ' s French Food Shop , 114 S Page St. Andrew ' s College 109 Robert Simpson Co., Ltd 81 Steel Distributors 83 Spick Span Ltd 99 Shaw Business Schools 106 Stephens-Adamson Mfg. Co 95 A. Silverman Sons 86 Seagram Company 103 Sinclair, Wilfrid M 117 Snetsinger ' s Hardware 118 Silverwood ' s 96 T W. G. Tubby Company 106 Taylor Engineering Construction 100 The Interesting Jewellery Shop 109 U Underwood Limited 96 Uptown Nut House 116 Q Queensdale Tea Room 102 R Richardson ' s , 108 Rosedale Cleaners 110 Roher ' s Book Shop 108 RadclifF Paper Co. Ltd 116 Remington Rand Limited 107 W Winona Flowers 115 Stan Walker ' s 89 Harold A. Wilson Company 115 Chris Wahlroth Clothes 112 Wilson ' s Ginger Ale 110 Z Zam-Buk 114 When you shop at these stores, tell them that you sow their advertisements in The Branksome Slogan . MEET MARGARET WANSBROUGH Your EATON Junior Councillor Branksomc is well represented down here at EATON ' S by Margaret! She keeps us posted on the news ' n ' views at your school, ' bout your fashion and allowance problems and ' bout your important school events! She passes all this data on to us to help US solve your problems, answer your questions, supply your wants . . . and, of course, to help us know you better! You ' re lots of fun, we enjoy knowing you and being — nOWE FOR YOUNG CANADA