Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1954 volume:

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Ever true to God and Right, Up, and On! 6 The Branksome Slogan Editorial Our Head Girl, in her address, has spoken of the school standards and ideals, and this year Miss Read has emphasized the importance of the fourth standard, purity. Let us remember that these ideals reach far beyond the life within the school. Although the maintenance of these principles in the school itself must always be our first goal, we also feel that Branksome must play a part, be it only a small one, in world affairs. This year on her world tour, our Queen, uniting the Commonwealth and furthering good will in other countries, has striven for world peace. Our school, too, can foster friendship with other countries. We have always had connections with schools in Great Britain and the United States, and have always received visitors and students from these and from other countries. By welcoming these visitors, we shall do our part in drawing together the United States and Great Britain, and in creating good will among other nations. Last year, our Queen was crowned. It was, perhaps, the most im- portant year of her reign, but she does not look back on the splendour of her Coronation. Instead, she faces the responsibilities of the years to come. Last year was our Jubilee Year — the most important year in Brank- some ' s history so far. We must regard this year not merely as the year after the Jubilee, but as the foundation for the next fifty years of the school ' s life. If we remember that our school principles form the basis, not only of our school life, but also of world relations, we are sure that this founda- tion will be a firm one. The Branksome Slogan 7 8 The Branksome Slogan Head GirPs Message 1953, Branksome ' s Golden Jubilee Year, was an outstand- ing one in the School ' s history. It was a time of praise and thanksgiving to God, for His help and guidance during fifty years of tremendous achievement. Most important of all, pledges to uphold standards of Truth, Honesty, Justice and Purity were renewed. This year and those that follow should be of even greater significance to Branksome. They hold a very special challenge for us. As we enter upon a new half -century in our history, we must show that we can put that pledge into action. Surely, if this challenge is met each year, the spirit of friendliness, cooperation and sportsmanship which have always been an important part of our school life, will increase and become a lasting tradition. Installation On November sixth Branksome had its annual Installation of Prefects. For the second time it took place in Rosedale United Church, which was filled with parents and friends of the girls. Miss Read gave an introductory address on the value of the four cornerstones of the school : Truth, Honesty, Justice and Purity. The Clan Chieftains and the Sub-Prefects, wearing their red bands, were installed. Then the Head Girl and the fourteen Prefects in their Royal Stewart kilts went up to the platform to shake hands with Miss Read and with our special guest, the Reverend Alexander MacMillan, a member of the original staff of Branksome Hall. Dr. MacMillan, in his speech, emphasized the importance of good books in our lives, and he placed the Bible at the centre of them all. Last year ' s Prefects then handed over the flags to the new Prefects, and Jean Wahlroth, last year ' s Head Girl, gave the school flag to her successor, Molly. On February nineteenth two more Prefects and Sub-Prefects were installed. This ceremony, like the other, was colourful and impressive. Mary Hendrie Gumming, O.B.E., of London, England, was our principal guest. The Branksome Slogan 9 Staff Editors-in-chief: Adele MacBea+h, Janet MacDonald. Advertising Editors: Grace Langlois, Lavina Lickley. Art and Photography Editor: Editorial ' ' General Committee: Ann Farmer, Stella Maitland, Susan Mitchell, Linda Mumford, Phyllis O ' Dowd. Mary Lou Cosser, Judy de la Vergne, Nancy Foggo, Jane Morgan, Janet Ward. Advertising Committee: Judy Chisholm, Eunice Harris, Diane Morice, Jane Arnott, Joan Burgess, Pamela Hill, Eleanor Craft, Ann Lloyd, Katherine MacLean, Janice McBride, Jane Morgan, Janet Ward. 10 The Branksome Slogan APPOINTMENTS 1953-1954 HEAD GIRL— Molly Hewitt HOUSE PREFECTS Eve King, Sandra Maxwell, Phyllis O ' Dowd, Helen Windsor DAY PREFECTS Barbara Brown, Judy Chisholm, Joan Enghoinn, Ann Farmer, Lavina Lickley, Judy Levering, Adele MacBeath, Janet Macdonald, Susan Mitchell, Linda Mumtord, Jacquelyn Oldham, Carol Simons SUB-PREFECTS— (House) SUB-PREFECTS— (Day) Robin Brydon, Noreen Laing, Ann Shier, Marilyn Earl, Eunice Harris, Grace Langlois, Donnie Smellie, Rosemary Telford Noreen Philpott, Sandra Shaw CLAN CHIEFTAINS Campbell — Margot Thompson Douglas — Barbara Graupner Ross — Anne Shier Scott — Sandra Maxwell MacAlpIne — Jacquelyn Oldham MacGregor — Ann Farmer McLeod — Sue Savage McLean — Marilyn Earl SUB-CHIEFTAINS Gail Durance Julia Jarvis Ann Lloyd Janet Chisholm Jane Morgan Jane Arnott Joan Burgess Janice Lovering OPHELEO SOCIETY President — Linda Mumford Vice-President — Helen Windsor Secretary-Treasurer — Noreen Philpott Committee — Donnie Smellie, Janice McBride, Noreen Laing, Susan Mitchell, Phyllis O ' Dowd, Pat Wynne-Roberts . BETA KAPPA SOCIETY President — Judy Lovering Vice-President — Joan Engholm Secretary-Treasurer — Committee — Judy Chisholm, Jackie Oldham, Ann Farmer, Jane Morgan, Joan Joyner, Janet MacDonald, Margot Thompson, Stella Maitland, Norma Guttormsson, Barbara Brown LIBRARY ASSISTANT— Carol Simons FORM OFFICERS President Form VA — Susan Mitchell Form VB — Norma Guttormsson Form V Com. — Eve King Form V Arts — Jane Hetherington Form IVA — Jane Morgan Form IVB — Gail Durance Form IV Arts — Julia Jarvis Form IIIA — Linda Stearns Form IIIB — Beatrice Johns Form IIA — Penny Jenkins Form MB — Lisa Inksater Form II Arts — Dorothy Swain Form lA — Margaret Benson Form IB — Ingrid Styles Vice-President Diane Morice Noreen Laing Joan Joyner Joan Sanderson Judy de la Vergne Pamela Hill Judy Moffatt Sheila Westman Elizabeth Smith Jane Watson Jeanne Monier Rose-Marie Seidler Joan Henson Louise Luke Secretary-Treasurer Barbara Brown Jane Calvert Gwen Rumsey Barbara Hunt Joan Burgess Ann Lloyd Joan Somers Gerry Damon Ruth Walmsley Pam Kerr Jo-Anne Wayman Mary Story Jacqueline Burroughs Judy Mclndoo The Branksome Slogan 11 SUB-PREFECTS First Row (left to right): Norma Guttormsson, Barbara Graupner, Sue Savage, Margot Thompson, Donnie Smellie, Rosemary Telford. Second Row (left to right): Marilyn Earl, Noreen Philpott, Eunice Harris, Grace Langlois, Robin Brydon. Absent; Stella Maitland, Noreen Laing, Sandra Shaw, Anne Shier. Prize Li Junior School General Proficiency Grade 2 — Angela Fusco. Grade 3— Gail Corbett. Grade 4 — Marina Sturdza. Grade 5 — Wendy Burns. Grade 6 — Barbara Marshall. Grade 7 — Isolde Koenig, Nora Stearns. Grade 8 — Margaret Benson, Jacqueline Burroughs. Scripture — Joan Henson. General Proficiency Certificates Form I Jocelyn Botterell, Catherine Clark, Carole Ann Coutts, Judith Durance, Patricia Gordon, Elizabeth Graham, Rosemary Gunton, Jean Halet, , 1953 Hazel Hodkinson, Sheila Harvie, Sandra Holm, Penny Jenkins, Catherine Johnston, Pamela Kerr, Penny Lucas, Eleanor Tow, Jane Watson. Form II Daphne Botterell, Geraldine Damon, Mary Daniell-Jenkins, Elizabeth Davies, Jane Garden, Margalo Grant, Pamela McLean, Roma McWhirter, Judith MofFatt, Catherine Phin, Anne Redpath, Linda Stearns, Diane Stephen, Susan Strathy, Karin Turbull, Catherine Wylie. Form III Mary Lou Cosser, Nancy Foggo, Jane Morgan, Janet Ward. 12 The Branksome Slogan Form IV Patricia Fulford, Eunice Harris, Molly Hewitt, Eleanor Kraft, Grace Langlois, Lavina Lickley, Adele MacBeath, Janet MacDonald, Susan Mitchell, Phyllis O ' Dowd. Form IV English — Molly Hewitt. French — Adele McBeath. Latin — Eleanor Kraft. Science — Janet MacDonald. Mathematics — Lavina Lickley, Nancy Ryrie. History — Janice Fairbairn. General Proficiency — Grace Lang- lois, Susan Mitchell, Eunice Harris, Phyllis O ' Dowd. Form V English — Elizabeth Thomson. Latin — Barbara Williams. French — Pamela Thayer. Mathematics — Daphne Turpel. Biology — Myrne Harris. History — Marilyn McClaskey, Susan Marshall. V Arts Home Economics Certificates Full Certificates: Gwen Allison, Phyllis Clark, Ann Collins, Beth Grant, Anne Marie Harding, Sally Kingsmill, Bertha Nickle, Wendy Rogers, Jennifer Warrington. Partial Certificates: Ann Birdsall, Ana Marie Marrou, Kathryn Moore, Joyce Robinson, Betty Spafford. Secretarial Course Certificates Full Secretarial Course: Rosemary Arnett, Joy Cassels, Susan Ross, Joan Rowland, Margaret Simson. Commercial Certificates : Mary Beck, Elizabeth Harris, Pamela Smith, Lorna Stuart, Adele West. Secretarial Course — Rosemary Arnett, Margaret Simson. Home Economics — Phyllis Clark. History of Art, V Arts — Sally Kingsmill, Interior Decoration V Arts — Anne Marie Harding. Interior Decoration IV Arts — Jane Hethrington. Essay Prizes — Junior School — Norma Garden, Adrienne Allan, Jennifer Campbell. Senior School — Edith Thomson. Poetry — Patricia Fulford. Music— Barbara Williams, Merilyn Rieger. Co-operation in Main Residence — Donnie Smellie. Sports Awards, 1953 Swimming — Senior — Jane Morgan. Intermediate — Susan Strathy. Junior — Gail Burton. Diving — Joan Engholm. Basketball- Form Championship — IIIA — Captain Jane Morgan. Clan Championship — MacGregor. Badminton — Singles — Barbara Ross. Doubles — Barbara Ross, Joy Logie. Tennis — Singles — Lorraine Kaneb. Doubles — Lorraine Kaneb, Daphne Turpel. Sports Day — Senior Championship — Joan Engholm. Intermediate Championship — Joan Sanderson. Junior Championship — Gail Burton. 100-yard Dash — Joan Engholm. The Branksome Slogan 13 Archery — Highest Scorer — Jane Saunders. Bowling — Heather Fraser, Susan Ross, June Binnie. All Round Sports Cup — Daphne Turpel. Clan Award — Ross. McLeod Award to Chieftain — Joy Logie. Integrity — f Barbara Williams, IMyrne Harris. Sportsmanship — fMary Lou Rennicks, | Daphne Turpel. Service — f Marilyn McClaskey, IJennifer Findlay. Loyalty — f Wendy Rogers, IJennifer Warrington. Perseverance — f Susie Marshall. IMarcia Kinghorn. School Spirit — f Janet Howard, IJoy Logie. Comradeship — f Elizabeth Harris, f DAY. I House. -Jean Best All Round Girl Wahlroth. Prizes for Loyalty — Joy Cassels, Jane Lucas, Lee McGillivray, Wendy Simpson, Edith Thomson. Margaret T. Scott Memorial Prizes Memorizing of Scripture Gillian Allan, Ruth McGee, Katherine Broughall, Susan Ross, Robin Brydon, Donnie Smellie, Heather Fraser, Karin Turnbull, Rosemary Gunton, Daphne Turpel, Barbara Hambly, Helen Windsor. Medals Ruth Caven Memorial Medal for Scholarship — Form IV — Adele McBeath. School Medal for Scholarship — Form V — Barbara Williams. Governor General ' s Medal — Elizabeth Thomson. Jean Hume Memorial Medal Leadership — Jean Wahlroth. for School Calendar, 1953-1954 7th- 11th- 18th- 2nd- 8th- 9th- 23rd- 30th- 6th- 2nd- 4th- 11th- 13th- 8th—; September Opening Day. Boarders ' Picnic. Gathering of the Clans. October -Debate with U.T.S. Visit of Dame Flora Mac- Leod of MacLeod. Thanksgiving Weekend. As You Like It. Hallowe ' en Party. November Installation of Prefects December -Visit of His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch. Christmas Dance. Christmas Dinner • Carol Service. January Skating Party. 15th — ] Iiss Read ' s Dance. 29th— Portia White Concert. February 5th — Long Weekend. 19th — Second Installation of Pre- fects. March 5th — Long Weekend. 26th — Miss Read ' s Dinner for Pre- fects and Sub-Prefects. April 24th — Alumnae Dinner. 30th— Choir Concert. May 21st — Junior Sports Day. 21st — Graduation Dance June 5th — Junior Prize Giving. 6th — Sunday Evening Service. 7th — Senior Prize Giving and Gar- den Party, Readacres. The Branksoaie Slogan OUR ALBUM OF GRADUATES PREFECTS Barbara Brown — Happy little Barb can never do too much for anyone. She is a Prefect, is on the Beta Kappa and Broadcasting Committees, and is a member of the Class Basketball and Cl ass Volley-ball Teams. Barb is also VA ' s Secretary- Treasurer, with the difficult task of collecting money from her classmates. As she is successful in anything she attempts, we know that Barb will do well in Nursing at Varsity. Jean Chisholm — Chis or Chick is a Prefect, Simpson ' s Representative, a member of the Slogan and Beta Kappa Committees. She excels in these positions and graciously volunteers her help to everyone — without Chis we ' d be lost. Varsity is beckoning; the best of luck to you, Chis ! Joan Engholm — A Prefect, a member of the First Basketball Team, the Golf and Swimming Teams, Sports Editor of the Slogan and Vice-President of the Beta Kappa Committee, Jody is very active around the school. She is the Dean of Amateur Photographers and may often be found popping flash bulbs. Jodie aspires to fame via Parson ' s School of Design in New York. Ann Farmer — Outstanding in sports and in leadership, Andy is the enthusiastic chieftain of the great MacGregors, and Captain of the Second Basketball Team. She is a member of the Beta Kappa and the Slogan Committees. Still dreaming of the Coronation trip, Andy? All the luck next year ! Molly Hewitt — As Head Girl, Molly has won the respect and friendship of the whole school. The dramatic ability which made her such a success as Miss Whitchurch in the form play, has made her famous at Sherb for telling jokes and stories. Choir member, debator, friend — Molly has our special thanks for making this such a wonderful year. Eve King — Every morning Eve can be seen raising and lowering the lantern screen in the gym. She is President of the Commercial Form, and has led the Bowling Team to victory. Target shoot- ing, skiing and riding are the main interests in Eve ' s life. We are sure that she will make a very good secretary next year. Lavina Lickley — Curly-headed Lavina is famous for her lists and schedules. Perhaps that ' s what makes her such an efficient Advertising Editor of the Slogan. She ' s noted for her determination at sports and in gym classes. With a song for every occasion, this little Prefect is also repre- sentative on the T.S.O. Student Council. Look to the rainbow, Lavina. Judith Levering — How well we know Love ' s laugh! President of the Beta Kappa Committee, Games Captain, staunch Captain of the First Basketball Team, — how active Judy has been in the school! A Branksomite for fourteen years, she will really be missed when she leaves. Judy ' s future is undecided, but we know she will make a success of whatever she does. Adele MacBeatK — Noted for integrity and sincerity , to say nothing of her ability in French, our active Slogan Editor possesses a peculiar inability to remain more than four years on one continent. Her next move is to Glasgow Uni- versity, where she will study Medicine. We know you will make a good doctor, Adele, but what shall we do without you? Janet MacDonald — The not-so-quiet philosopher of the Fifth Form, Janet is always amazing us with her sensational ideas, modern art and mathematical puzzles. Heading our Debating Team, she fought valiantly for women ' s rights against U.T.S. Janet has done a wonderful job as a Slogan Editor this year. On to Art and Archaeology at U. of T. Throw ui a bone, won ' t you, Jannie? The Branksome Slogan PREFECTS Sandra Maxweil — Sandy, who insists on being called a Yankee, is Chieftain of the Scott Clan, and a popular House Prefect. In the privacy of her bedroonn she may be found gaily dancing, for it is in ballet and tap dancing, as well as in all sports, that her chief interest lies. Next year Sandy hopes to go to Queen ' s University, where, we know that she will be a great asset. Susan Mitchell — Susie has been with us for five years. As a member of The Red Kilt Brigade and President of VA, she may be seen organizing the daily routine of the class. Among many interests. Music is her greatest. With Barb, she has helped put the Broadcasting Programmes on a very high plane this year. Future — Nursing. Linda Mumford — Money, money, money! This is Mumfy ' s slogan, but our efficient President of the Opheleo Society hasn ' t always her mind on collections. She also finds time to work on the Slogan Committee, to take part in Dramatics, and to be a friend to everyone. Best of luck next year, Mr. Pond ! Phyllis O ' Dowd — Our damsel from Drummond- ville, (Quebec!), Phyllis, is a Prefect and a member of the Slogan and Opheleo Committees. She is planning to go to MacDonald Hall next year. With her charm and friendliness, she is sure to succeed. Jacquelyn Oldham — Has anyone seen that blue Ford rolling up in the morning? Skating, Jackie? Our Eaton ' s Representative is kept busy, but she has loads of fun! As a Prefect, Chieftain of the MacAlpine Clan and Secretary-Treasurer of Beta Kappa, she gives inspiration to school activities. Our best wishes go with Jackie to a course in Physical and Occupational Therapy at Varsity. Carol Simons — The following girls have library fines — that ' s Carol, our efficient Library Assistant. Carol also excels in radio sound effects — baaa, baaa . Next year she expects to take nurse ' s training. Helen Windsor — Born in China, Helen came to us two years ago. A red-kilted member of the Arts Form, Helen is also President of the I.S.C.F. and Vice-President of the Opheleo Society. She is everybody ' s friend, for there is a great deal of fun behind that quiet exterior! We all wish Helen the best of everything in Nursing. ACADEMIC June Calvert — June is Vb ' s Secretary-Treasurer, and the trouble she has collecting from the boarders! She is an excellent skater — a gold medallist. We admire her dark hair, and oh, those different hair-dos! Good luck, June, in whatever career you choose! Barbara Dando — Gait ' s tall and fair contribution to Branksome this year, has been as asset to life in Sherb. If there ' s any arranging to be done for those Friday night shindigs. Barb will do it. Along with her lively sense of humour. Barb imported Broom-ball , now a very popular game at school. She plans to go in training at the Gait hospital. Good luck. Barb! The Branksome Slogan ACADEMIC Lynne Flight — Where there ' s Lynne there ' s Claire. This pair have been noted for their out- standing friendship during their five years at Branksonne. Lynne is an active mennber of the Senior Choir. Next year she will take Nursing at University of Toronto. Good luck, Florence! Barbara Graupmer — This bouncing Sub-prefect is the able chieftain of the Douglases, and is especially interested in swimming and riding. Graup ' s ready frown wins her more friends than other girl ' s smiles. (Perhaps because she always follows it with a laugh). Her future . . .? Nursing at Toronto Western — Good luck with the lamp, Babs! Norma Guttormsson — Norma, our live wire from Watrous, Saskatchewan, came to Branksome three years ago. As President of VB and a member of the Beta Kappa committee, she has been one of those responsible for a pleasant social year. Next year Norma intends to migrate to sunny California and Stanford University where she will begin her career in Nursing. Eunice Harris — Every Friday Eunice can be heard delivering her famous speech: The fol- lowing girls have Prefects ' hours. Eunice is a Sub-prefect and member of the Advertising Committee. Branksome ' s Gulliver, Eunice aims to travel. Next year she heads for Switzerland where she will spend a year. Bon voyage, Eunie! Claire Harrison — Here is one of the lucky Branksomites who was on last summer ' s Corona- tion Trip. Remember Chigwell, Claire? Claire is an enthusiastic member of the Senior Choir. She is planning to enter Nursing next year. Nancy Hutchison — Bunny is our musical scholarship gal from South Porcupine. In her one year at Branksome, she has made many friends, and is always ready to help everyone. Nancy plans to take Music at Western. Eleanor Kraft — A Branksomite for two years, Krafty is outstanding in all subjects, especially in geometry and trig, her one worry is the cost of postage from Marquette. Eleanor comes from Appleton, Wisconsin, and plans to take science at the University of Wisconsin. Have fun, Krafty. Noreen Laing — This year Branksome ' s Marlene Stewart coached our Golf Team to victory — and a cup! Noreen is a Sub-Prefect and a second-year member of the Opheleo Society. In the fall term she livened up Sherborne House with her pleasant smile. Next year she plans to leave Toronto for the University of Western Ontario. Grace Langlois — Grace is our blonde Sub- prefect. As Advertising Editor of the Slogan, Grace can be found seeking ads in the offices of the major firms of Toronto. Her favourite occupation is drawing cartoons for the Slogan. Headed for Art and Archaeology — that Art wouldn ' t have anything to do with your social life, would it, Grace? Diana MacNeill — Do you want some friendly advice or some information about Pekinese? Go to Diana, one of Sherborne ' s most cheerful boarders, and a member of the Senior Choir and the special choral group. She came to us from Ottawa, and has been with us three years. Next year, Carleton College. Then, on to a teaching career, in which Diana should have great success. The Branksome Slogan ACADEMIC Stella Maitland — Next stops are the Canadian West and Mexico for Stella, this year ' s exchange student from the Sherborne School in Dorset, England. A Sub-prefect and a mennber of the Beta Kappa, Stella takes a keen interest in all sport, loves travelling. She hopes to further her education at the University of Geneva next year. Bon voyage, and come back soon! Diane Morice — Diane is V A ' s Vice-President, and played basketball for the Form as well as volley ball for the MacAlpines. Danny excels in all sports, especially in skating, and is happiest of all when she is on the ice. We wish her the best of everything in her future as a lab technician. Shaen Patterson — Shaen canne to us from Etobi- coke, and has really livened things up in VB with her pet expressions. She has the only really successful duck-tail cut in the Fifth Form. Future — Nursing in Bermuda. Noreen Philpott — A hardy Toronto islander has braved the waves each morning for twelve years to get to school. She is a Sub-prefect, a member of the Senior Choir and of the Opheleo Society. Favourite pastime: running to catch the four-twenty, (and missing it?) She is planning a course in Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto. No more Virgil! Mary Jane Popham — M.J. for short, Mary Jane is one of Sherb ' s weekly boarders. She spent a wonderful summer in Britain in Corona- tion Year, and who but M.J. could see Paris for ten dollars? Future — Nursing at Wellesley Hospital. We wish her the best of luck. Nancy Ryrie — Left, right, left, right. — here ' s Nance who is starting a promising career in a training course at the R.C.A.F. Centre. This year her services have been valuable to the B.B.C., (Branksome Broadcasting Corporation), and she played a prominent part in the Form Play. High iflying, Nancy! Anne Shier — Yea Ross! There goes Anne Shier, your spirited Clan Chieftain. Anne hails from Oakville and has been with us for two years. Besides her clan activities, her main interests are badminton and bowling. She is thinking of studying Medicine. Best of luck, Anne! Ruth Springham — Ruth dug herself out of her igloo in Timmins and came to liven up Branksome with that laugh which we wish we could repro- duce. Ruth enjoys riding, and is a member of the Senior Choir. She is off to Western next year, for a course in Secretarial Science. We wish her the best of luck. Rosemary Telford — Rosie is a well-known Sub- prefect who is renowned for her talent as a pianist. She also takes an active interest in curling, basketball and volley ball. Next year Rosie hopes to enter a college in the States, or to start nursing at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal. Good luck in whichever you decide upon, Rosie ! Marjorie Van Vliet — Mari with the beautiful brown locks came to us in Third Form from Lawrence Park. With her friendliness, she quickly made her place among us. MarJ hopes to be at Varsity next year, and we wish her the best of luck in whatever course she chooses. The Branksome Slogan ACADEMIC Barbara Wall — . . . and now we have the latest spring fashions from the prominent designer, Barbara Wall . . . That ' s what we shall hear soon. Barb has made her own clothes for years. She is a member of the Senior Choir and the Special Choir Group. Next year? Home Ec. of course, at Trinity. Best wishes for the future. ARTS AND COMMERCIAL Mary Wanda Brown — Mary Wanda has been one of Branksome ' s most loyal girls since she came to the school four years ago. She has been a valuable member of the I.S.C.F., and her sunny disposition and wonderful perseverance have been an inspiration to us all. We know she will do well in whatever she undertakes next year. Robin Brydon — When you see a red-head, v atch her temper . . . The old saying does not apply to Robin. A cheerful Sub-Prefect, she is often found in Sherb diligently arranging a party and trying to collect money for refresh- ments Scottish dancing and the Wednesday swimming meets are Robin ' s main interests. She plans to be a secretary. Cynthia Campbell — Cynthia comes fromWindsor, and this is her second year at Branksome. In Windsor, her interests lie in crossing the border. She enjoys swimming and ping pong, and V Arts expeditions. Just now she has no definite plans for next year, but our good wishes go with her in any future undertaking. Paula Cherrie — Paula is the Library Representa- tive for V Commercial and takes special interest in swimming, Scottish dancing and Glen Miller music. She hopes to be a secretary at the Manufacturer ' s Life, and plans to go to Europe soon. Have a grand time, Paula. Kayla Fitzmourice — Kayla comes to us from Jamaica of the blue skies and palm trees, and has been a friendly addition to Sherb. society for the past two years. Interests? Bowling and plani s, — v hen they are flying South. Pet peeve — cold and snow. Career? Undecided yet, but Kay ' a will be a success in whatever she does. Look out, Jamaica, here she comes! Maxine Herrington — Maxine hails from Weston and has been at Branksome for two years. Sports and sewing are among her special interests. Next year will find her in Nursing or at MacDonald College. Jone Hethrinaton — As President of V Arts, Jane takes an active interest in the form. Her favourite sport is skiing. With her creative t.=ilent, Jane should be successful in the Interior Decorating course which she plans to take in New York next fall. Watch those bright lights, Jane! Bcrbora Hunt — Has everybody brought her money today? As Secretary-Treasurer, Barb finds that her greatest task is getting funds from V Arts. This is her sixth ye r at Brank$om  and she enjoys many interests. The future is still undec ' dpd, but our good wishes go wherever you do. Barb. The Branksome Slogan ARTS AND COMMERCIAL Lilly Kleiser— Hi lili, hi lili, hi lo. When Lilly arrived at the beginning of the year, she could speak scarcely a word of English, but now she has become quite an expert and succeeds in reading more English books than most of us. Lilly ' s great ambition at the moment is to see some of Western Canada. Buena suerte, Lilly! Gwen Rumsey — Gwennie thawed out her toes three years ago and came to Branksome from White River. Our Long John is Secretary- Treasurer of V Commercial and an active Sherb boarder, interested in many sports. Future? A secretarial position. Jccn Sanderson — In her sixth year at Branksome, Joan is Vice-President of V Arts. Swimming and tennis are her favourite sports. She has already decided that her work in the future will be with the Bell Telephone Company. Best of luck, Joan! Pat Wynne-Roberts — A gay member of V Arts, Pat is interested in bowling and riding, and in Queens ' University! She is a member of the Opheleo Society. Her future is undecided at the moment, but we wish her the best of luck in whatever career she chooses. Anna Trewin — Anna always has a friendly smile and a word for everyone. Particularly interested in Scottish dancing, she also enjoys swimming and skating. She is a member of the I.S.C.F. We know that Anna will make a great success of her nursing career, when she enters the Oshawa General. Sandra Show — Sandy is our live-wire Sub-Prefect. A sports enthusiast, she excels at gymnastics and diving. A very serious student, Sandy is lots of fun, too. Next year the general course at McGill, in which we wish her the best of luck. CANADA A tiny barren village, carved from the rocky cliffs , A busy ocean harbour with liners, freighters, skiffs; A peaceful sunny meadow crossed by roads of red, A gold expanse of prairies stretching far ahead; A town whose glistening church spire lifts a cross on high, A busy lakehead port whose cranes stand out against the sky , A noisy clanging city, the hub of industry, A town risen unbelievably at oil ' s discovery, And then a frozen wilderness whose perils men relate — Each scene is part of Canada, each makes its country great. LAVINA LICKLEY, Form V. 22 The Branksome Slogan lA Throughout the year lA has had a warm welcome from the Senior School, and has been encouraged to enter many sports and daily events. During the first term we spent a most successful day at the school farm, where we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Later came basketball, the main sport of the fall term, in which lA defeated IB. Our star players were Elizabeth Aylesworth, (captain), Jackie Burroughs, and Gail Burton. During the winter term, lA, hoping to raise the most money for the Lenten Collection, put up a good fight for first place, thanks to Jackie Burroughs, our secretary-treasurer. Next we must mention our form play, ' The Pampered Darling , directed by Margaret Benson. It was a hilarious comedy starring Joan Henson, Gail Burton, Jackie Burroughs, Jeanie Haines and others. We enjoyed the play to the full, and extend our thanks to our form teacher. Miss Phimister, for her patience in helping us. We have also taken part in other activities. The form has been well represented in the Scottish Dancing Class, and many of us may be found in the Apparatus Class on Fridays. So ends the school year 1954, and we assure you that we are all looking forward to future eventful years at Branksome. IB This year IB has been well represented in all school activities. Early in the fall term the whole form enjoyed a picnic at the school farm, where the girls spent a wonderful afternoon hiking over the spacious grounds and through the woods. A basketball match was played against lA early in the first term. Unfortunately IB lost, but it was a very exciting game ; the score — 16-20. The form play was Something to Talk About , starring Judith Mclndoo, Janet MacArthur, Marion Cox, Louise Luke, Marilyn Bolton, Ingrid Style, and Rosemary Marsh. It was ably directed by Catherine Buff am and Frances Wilson. Thanks to the hard work of our Secretary-treasurer, Catherine Buffam, IB did very well in the Lenten collections immediately preceding the Easter holidays. Our patient President is Ingrid Style, who is capably assisted by The Branksome Slogan 23 Vice-president Louise Luke and Secretary-treasurer Catherine Buffam. As the school year draws so quickly to a close, we look back on days full of work, fun and activity, and offer our thanks to Miss Boyes, who has advised us so well. IIA Stop! Think! Have you already forgotten the wonderful picnic we had at the school farm on September twenty-fourth? Our active basket- ball team? The evening many of us spent at St. Andrew ' s? Goodness, you must have short memories. Let us take you back to the fall term. The form picnic marked the beginning of a wonderful year. As the autumn advanced, IIA took a great interest in basketball and were repre- sented on the Fourth team by Jane Watson and Joyce Sanderson. The form team was captained by Pam Kerr; players were Judy Durance, Sandra Holm, Jane Burt, Carole Anne Coutts, Mary Breckenridge, Sheila Harvie, and Heather Holt. They played extremely well, but lost to IIIA. Many girls have joined the Scottish Dancing Group, and enjoyed a Scottish Dancing party at Saint Andrew ' s in the fall term. Others are members of the Senior Choir and still others may be found further afield, taking part in ballet, art, dramatics, dress-designing, skating, riding and stamp-collecting. All these industrious souls may also be found studying, especially around exam time. As we write, the class actresses are preparing to blossom forth in their production of ' Too Many Marys . Wendy Lockhart, Pat Gordon, Sandra Seagram, Rosalie Biggar and Elizabeth Graham are among those taking part in the play. We should like to thank Miss Johnston, our form teacher, for her excellent advice throughout the school year, and for her help with the play. IIB This year IIB has had a never-ending stream of activities and ex- citement. In the first term, of course, the big interest was basketball. IIIB proved too strong a team for II Arts, but was defeated by IIIA. Good basketball was evident in all the games, and inter-school teams of the future may be drawn from this form team. During the second term, the class play, ' Tarty Line was a lot of fun to prepare, and was enthusiastically received by the audience. Con- gratulations to the actresses, Cathie Aylesworth, Ann Moore, Jo Anne Wayman, Mary Rogers, Margot Dunn and Betty Dalton. Sue Stanley did an excellent piece of work as director. Many thanks to Miss Johnston for her help and constructive criticism. Taryl Tompkinson represented the form in the Verse Speaking Contest. A good try. Tarry! Our thanks go to Miss Duffus, and to our form officers, for a happy and successful year. 24 The Branksome Slogan IIIA This year we add another chapter to t he history of IIIA. It is interest- ing to look back over Branksome ' s fifty golden years and imagine the girls of the many other classes that have filled this half-way position in the past. Were they studious, fond of games, full of fun? As has been the custom for several years at least, we started the first term ' s activities with a wonderful picnic at the School farm. Early in the term our interest turned to basketball. Coached by Sue Strathy, with Janny Lovering as sub-coach, the Form Basketball Team did extremely well, going as far as the semi-finals, when it was beaten by the mighty IVA. IIIA was well represented this year on the Third Team by Susie Hanna, Kathy Broughall, Janny Lovering, and Sue Strathy. Great enthusiasm has been shown this year in volley-ball, badminton, bowling and swimming. Janny Lovering was on the Branksome Team in the Inter-School Badminton Tournament. Sue Strathy and Gerry Damon were members of the Swimming Team. To turn from IIIA at home to IIIA abroad, we have been hearing that Mary Daniell-Jenkins, our exchange student at Sherborne School in Dorset, England, is having a most interesting year. In the world of the Arts, Linda Stearns and Elizabeth Davies have been doing well in ballet. When the third form plays were presented on March twelfth, IIIA gave a musical revue, ' ' An Evening In Paris, composed of songs and dances from the gay nineties and later periods. Linda Stearns was choreographer; Barbara Clark and Jane Garden were directors; Gerry Damon was the pianist. So ends another chapter in the lives of IIIA at Branksome. We should like to express our sincere thanks to Miss Claxton, our form teacher, who has helped to make this year such a happy one. IIIB For IIIB this has been an interesting and exciting year; we look forward to events yet to come in the school calendar. The first gathering of the fall term was, of course, the form picnic. Many girls, clad in jeans and carrying lunches hiked over the various trails, admiring the autumn beauty of the school farm. The half -holiday provided a wonderful opportunity for old and new girls to mingle. IIIB boarders this year hail from far-away places in Western Canada, United States, Central America and England. Later in the season, we favoured games, and especially to basketball. The form team, coached by Gillian Cleather and Judy Ross, included Ruth Walmsley, Jane Patterson, Penny Dobson, Janet Hubbel, Nancy Banning, Marcia Magwood, Maureen Bullock, and Judy Ross. The spirit of the team was good, but they lost to IIIA in the inter-form games. Swimming was another favoured sport throughout the year. Enthusiasts were Gillian Cleather, Judy Ross, and Libby Smith. Good luck to them in their tests ! Congratulations to Judy Ross, Badminton Singles Champion. The Branksome Slogan 25 FORM PRESIDENTS First Row (left to right): Linda Stearns, Gail Durance, Eve King, Susan Mitchell, Norma Suttormsson. Second Row (left to right): Penny Jenkins, Jane Hetherington, Jane Morgan, Margaret Benson. Absent: Ingrid Styles, Lisa Inksater, Dorothe Swain. Beatrice Johns, Julia Jarvis. IIIB also proved itself not without talent in dramatics. Our knees were knocking, our teeth were chattering on the night of March twelfth when we presented our form play, The Bobby Sox Brigade . Managed by Lois Wilson, and directed by Jane Patterson and Alan Hudson, the play was much appreciated by a large audience. The cast consisted of these girls: Bea Johns, Dorothy Boyd, Maureen Bullock, Ruth Walmsley, Joan Young, Gail Stephens, and Judy Ross. They did a wonderful piece of work and we should like to congratulate them. No record of the year would be complete without mention of the form party held at Penny Dobson ' s house just before the Christmas holidays. Many thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Dobson and Penny for a wonderful evening ! Our sincere and special thanks are due Miss Miller for helping to make this our best year yet. IVA The entire form has taken part in the numerous activities which have made this year a success. News of the summer was exchanged early in the 26 The Branksome Slogan fall at the form picnic, an occasion anticipated with great enthusiasm. The presentation of A Ghostly Evening , under the direction of Nancy Foggo, followed soon afterward. The cast included Janet Chisholm, Jane Morgan, Judy de la Vergne, and Mary Lou Cosser. IVA can be called a sporting crew; since, for the second consecutive year, the inter-form basketball championship fell to them. Mary Bolton, Joan Burgess, Nancy Foggo, Marjorie Kay, Carrie Ann Matheson, Janice McBride, Sue Savage, and Pat Shannon formed the victorious team. Two form members who attained the mighty First School Team were Janet Chisholm and Jane Morgan. Congratulation to Jane for bringing home the victor ' s ribbon in senior style! The form has also made its mark in other sports. Joan Burgess and Heather Fraser made the senior and intermedi- ate badminton teams respectively. IVA proved its proficiency at outdoor sports as well on the Flesherton week end, when the form was well represented. Turning to another sphere of achievement, we congratulate Janet Ward on winning an award in the United Nations Speech Contest. IVA feels its own special pride in her accomplishment. Last and most important of all is our appreciation of Miss MacNeill, our form teacher, who has with unwavering patience guided us through this most enjoyable year. IVB This year in IVB, our first venture was the class play. As usual, we found ourselves in a hectic last-minute rush, but when the curtain went up, The Hitch-hiker proved to be a hit. Thanks are due the competent cast which included Sue Strickland, Margot Thompson, Margaret Wiltshire, Nancy Forte, Pat Davidson, Gill Allan, Pam Hill, Joan Felton, Jane Saunders, and Norma Dellow. The director was Marg. Bennett. In our sports competitions we have had fun indeed, but we regret to say that we fell a little below the mark. We were defeated in basketball and in volley ball — defeated in scores but not in sportsmanship, for our team co-operation is something we are very proud of. In a social way we have had fun, too. During the winter term Mrs. Hill and Pam were gracious hostesses to the girls of IVB at a delightful tea. Such parties make pleasant memories for a long time to come. Many thanks to our form teacher. Miss Craig, for seeing us safely through the year. If any of us should win laurels this year, we are confident that it will be because of her faithful help. ARTS AND COMMERCIAL FORMS Another busy year has drawn to a close. Those of the Matric. Forms who say, The girls of the Arts and Commercial never seem to do much work , should be fully aware of their mistake. We may not seem to work too hard, yet, behind the scenes we have plenty to do. To the busy commercial world will soon be added several more The Branksome Slogan 27 28 The Branksome Slogan efficient secretaries. In the world of fashion, new styles will be launched by budding designers after graduation in June. The year has flown by quickly and we shall stop a moment to review it. The main sport of the fall term was basketball as usual. V Arts and V Commercial were quite overrun by IVB. Though the score was over- whelming, we had fun playing. IV Arts played very well, winning a victory over IVB. Those who played on the IV Arts team were: Diane Watson (captain), Julie Jarvis, Joan Somers, Jane Magee, Dorothy Sproule and Jocelyn Hare. The winter sports also had their place in the year ' s activities. Then, several girls could be seen dashing from the IV Arts classroom, swimming caps in hand. During February, the Swimming Team, with Jody Engholm of V Arts as captain, ran a close second in the Inter-School Meet. The Bowling Team won another victory for Branksome with Eve King as captain. Many thanks. Eve ! Something new in the air! Jane Hethrington and Barbara Hunt will represent Branksome in the Consumer ' s Gas Homemaker Contest and if they win, will receive new sewing machines. These two may have gained a cooking title by the time the Slogan goes to press. If there had been a contest for the best hostess, we are sure Mrs. Perry would have placed first. V Arts says ' Thank you, Mrs. Perry for the wonderful party. Having enjoyed the II Arts production of ' ' Among Us Girls, the whole school is looking forward to the Arts Fashion Show. From V Commercial, V Arts, IV Arts, and II Arts, our sincere appre- ciation goes to our form teachers, Mrs. Partridge, Mrs. Perry, Mrs. Wright and Miss Livingston, who have certainly helped to make this year a good one. FIFTH FORM September seventh was a happy day, For we returned the Branksome way ; We greeted friends, both new and old And happy tales of summer told. Head Girl Molly made her debut, Along with her very efficient crew. Green kilts in Fifth are seldom seen; This year ' s Prefects are really keen. Back in the halls where we returned There still were many things to be learned Euripides, Themistocles, the Peloponnesian War, X2, Y2, and H2SO4. The Branksome Slogan 29 Though VB may lack scholastic ability, In basketball they played with agility. Graupner and Laing were a pair quite unbeatable, And Telford ' s long reach made the team undef eatable. December fifteenth was awaited with glee, For that ' s when the Fourth and Fifth Dance was to be. The girls were decked out in their finest array. To welcome their escorts, both charming and gay. Till the end we reserve the best event ; To all in the class invitations were sent, For it is a party all Fifth Form enjoys The tea that was given at Gracie Langlois ' . And now our form teachers loudly we cheer For making this a successful year Misses Edmison, Phillips, our thanks go to you. We ' ll always be grateful, and loyal, and true! The Coronation Broadcast A loud blast on a boat horn. A group of girls shouting at a little distance: Bye Mom ! Bye Dad ! I expect a letter in Edinburgh. Give John my love. Bye Janie, give everyone my best. Remember me to all. Don ' t forget to write often. Girl 1 : Mom, catch my corsage and please press it. Small English boy: Won ' t you take some of these streamers? They ' re on the house, you know. Girl 2 : Oh, isn ' t this fun. Here, look, if you flick your wrist like this you can get the streamers to stretch from the deck to the dock. Girl 1 : Look at those two tiny little tugs puffing away in front of us. They ' ll never be able to move this ship. But hey! We ' re pulling away. Now we ' re on our own . . . — pause — Music: Road to the Isles. Announcer: They are off. A group of enthusiastic youth from all over Canada. Some feel rather strange at being on their own for the first time, others are acting experienced and unconcerned, yet feeling a slight tug at the heart for three thousand miles is a long distance to be from home. 30 The Branksome Slogan This is the official Canadian party to the Coronation of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth 11. They are all wearing maroon blazers with a royal crown on the pocket, below which is written ' ' Canada in gold letters. This uniform was to be their passport. It opened the homes and hearts of countless people all over Britain who felt the same loyalty and grati- tude that the Commonwealth countries feel toward the British people. — pause — Music: The Mountains of Mourne. Announcer: After a good crossing, a few icebergs and a few cases of seasickness, the boat came within sight of Great Britain. In the dis- tance a haze surrounded the rolling hills of Ireland; the jagged coast of Scotland appeared ahead. Then the great liner started up the Clyde. Tiny villages gleamed whitely on either side of the river, and great swarms of gulls swooped down periodically to pick up any garbage thrown into the river. In the late afternoon the ship glided into the harbour at Greenock. The next week was a busy one . . . never in their lives had the girls seen and done so much in such a short time. The whole week sped by so quickly for these young people and they had so much fun. When they boarded the bus for Chester their first thought was to return to Scotland as soon as possible. On the bus, they were discussing the past week ' s events. Girl 1 : People certainly did all they could to give us a good time, didn ' t they? Girl 2 : Our hostess even gave us a pot of cocoa and a plate of cookies and cakes every night. Girl 3 : With things like that its no wonder that we ' ve all gained weight. Girl 1 : Remember the garden party we were invited to at Holyrood Palace, where we were introduced to the Duke and Duchess of Hamilton ? Girl 2 : That was the rainiest day yet ! Girl 4: We did have a wonderful time! Remember Luncheon at Walpole Hall with the Commonwealth Sea Cadets ? Girl 3 : Don ' t forget the Scottish Dance with boys from Edinburgh ' s Fettes School. It was so much fun doing the Scottish dances. Girl 2 : The places we saw were so interesting — Forfar, Glamis, Cortachy Castle, the birthplace of James Barrie, Edinburgh Castle, Rosslyn and the Scott Country. Girl 4 : Yes, it was a truly wonderful week. I do love Scotland. Announcer: The bus sped on toward Chester, through the English Lake District. After two days in the quaint old walled city they were on their way to London. Here the girls met the rest of the tour, and the entire party of nearly two hundred Canadians stayed in Chigwell, a camp near London. On one of the first days they were privileged to see the Changing of the Guard from inside the gates of Buckingham Palace. The students saw so much during the next two weeks and did so The Branksome Slogan Braiiksomites 32 The Branksome Slogan many things. There was an all day trip to Windsor; then a trip to Stratford where they saw The Taming of the Shrew . Hampton Court, Kew Gardens, Cambridge — all these. In London they attended a Coronation service for the youth from all over the commonwealth. It was a stirring service in which the Archbishop of Canterbury spoke to the groups. Music: Coronation Bells March. Announcer: They saw ' The Young Elizabeth , a Coronation play; Glori- ana , a Coronation opera; ' The Glorious Days , a Coronation musical comedy, and a Coronation concert in the Royal Festival Hall. They lunched at the Royal Empire society, had tea at Canada House, were shown through Beaver House, headquarters of the Hudson ' s Bay Company, and given tea there. They had lunch at Harrods ' , visited Goldsmith Hall where they saw ' The Treasures of Oxford , had a boat ride down the Thames to see the London Docks, toured the Tower of London and watched the Trooping of the Colours. It was truly a full two weeks. — pause — Music: Coronation March. Announcer: Coronation Day arrived. A cold drizzle was setting in when our Canadian students were awakened at three in the morning. As they stumbled over one another in the semi-darkness trying to get warmly dressed and ready to leave by 4 a.m., they were all musing on the wonder of being here for this, a most momentous day in the history of the Empire. This is what they had travelled three thousand miles to see — the crowning of a young Queen. Out into the buses they piled and were driven to Eaton Square in London, walked to Victoria Square in front of Buckingham Palace, and there, to the left of the Mall, were their seats. They were wonderful seats. The girls could see the palace and if they looked carefully through binoculars they could see the two royal children at the nursery windows. It was six o ' clock when they arrived — still not quite light. All day it rained and shone alternately. The rain was rather unfortunate for these youngsters as they were in open stands, but somehow dis- comfort was forgotten. First of all the Grenadier Guards who lined the whole route on both sides came out. They looked so brilliant in their red tunics. Unfortunately whenever it rained they had to cover up the splendour with cloaks. There was a wonderful spirit around this section. It was nearly all filled with Canadians and the next block to the students was a section of the Canadian Navy. The band played opposite them and they livened up some of the time by lusty singing. The Procession passed on its way to the Abbey. Troops, carriages of dignitaries, royalty, more troops, bands and then the great gold coach carrying the Queen and her husband to her coronation. The service was broadcast to the waiting crowds and as the solemn vows were made, all felt such a love, loyalty and admiration for their The Branksome Slogan 33 Queen. So young, she has a hard Ufe ahead — but everyone knows how able she is to do the task and feels confident that the new Elizabethan era will be one of happiness for Britain. Then, at four o ' clock the great return procession began. The original parade was joined by troops from every part of the Commonwealth. Girl 1 : I hear the parade coming up the Mall now. There are ten thousand men and women marching. Girl 2: Here it comes! There are the Grenadier Guards with their red tunics, bear hats and standards! Girl 1: According to this program these are the colonial rulers. Look at those gorgeous coal-black chargers. What a picture these men make in their dazzling white uniforms! Girl 3 : If it isn ' t the Queen of the Tonga ! She is certainly spreading a lot of good will here. Girl 4 : Now we have premiers of commonwealth countries — Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Canada. Girl 2 : Hurray ! There ' s Mr. St. Laurent with his escort of Mounties. Girl 3: Sir Winston Churchill too. Listen to the cheers. How the British love that man. Second Announcer (giving details of the Procession as it passed) : Now we have royalty — ladies-in-waiting, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and here is the carriage with the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret. Girl 1 : What this day must mean to the Queen Mother ! What Memories of such events where she was a leading figure must be stirred in her mind today. Pride and sorrow will be mingled in her heart now. 2nd Announcer: Look down the Mall. Here come thousands and thousands of troops. South Africa — Colonial Troops — Pakistan — Australia — Southern Rho- desia. Here come the Mounties. What a cheer is going up from this section which is filled with Canadians. Now here are the United Kingdom Forces: Coldstream Guards, Hussars, Irish Regiment, Scottish Regi- ment, Welsh Regiment and the City ' s own Yeomen of the Guard. And last comes the golden carriage surrounded by the personal guard car- rying our Queen — Queen of Great Britain, Ireland and Sovereign of the Dominions beyond the Seas, Defender of the Faith. — pause — Music: God Save the Queen. Girl 1: The parade is over and the carriage disappears into the palace grounds, the troops disperse down the side streets. It is the end of one of England ' s most memorable days. The end, but not quite the end, for there are yet the fly past, the balcony appearances and the fireworks. Girl 2: Watch the crowds engulfing the Square before the palace. Never 34 The Branksome Slogan in my life have I seen so many people. A crush of milling crowds — it ' s almost terrifying. Girl 1 : Oh, look — here ' s the Queen ! Girl 3: This has been my day to remember. Well now, back to Chigwell Camp. Listen to the water squelching out of my shoes. — pause — Girl 4 : Now to bed. Thirteen hours in those seats — up since three a.m. — walking so far. Believe it or not, Fm tired. Good night, all. Announcer: There followed an interesting trip on the continent, and a visit to Sherborne School in England, where the girls were royally entertained. Then — the first sight of land. Newfoundland ' s windswept cliffs rose from the grey waters. A barren rocky land, but one which spoke of courage and determination. During the night, the ship passed through the straits and started up the great St. Lawrence River. It was a sunny cloudless day and the calm of the sky was reflected in the ripple-less blue of the water. On either side arose occasionally high-wooded hills and a tiny village nestled between the water and the mountains and in the midst of each village rose a white steeple which glistened in the bright light. This land of beauty, this country of such contrasting scenes — this was Canada and never in their lives had these girls felt so proud of it as they did that day, when sailing home. Music: 0 Canada. THE END. The Branksome Slogan 35 The Visit of the Duke of Buccleuch On December ninth, our school had the very great honour of a visit from His Grace, the Duke of Buccleuch, who was welcomed by our Clan Chieftains and Prefects. As we all know, our School is nam- ed after the old Branxholme Castle on the Scottish Border, which is the ancestral home of His Grace ' s family. At eleven o ' clock the whole school assembled in the gymna- sium when the Duke took his place on the platform with Miss Read, members of the staff and friends of the school. Speaking to the girls, the distinguished visitor mention- ed a number of points in cultural and commercial life where Canada and Scotland share mutual inter- ests, and told many interesting things about Branxholme in Scot- land and its surroundings. A brief reception was held afterwards. In the evening the Duke return- ed to the school to a dinner ar- ranged in his honour. In his after- dinner address he thanked Miss Read warmly for her welcome. Some of the girls gave a demon- stration of Canadian square danc- ing and soon many of the guests had joined them. There were some rousing cheers and the sound of the pipes played by Pipe Major Fraser, and then our most gracious guest departed as the School and guests sang ' Will ye no ' come back again. OME OTES A copy of The Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott — including The Lay of the Last Minstrel, from which Branksonne takes its name — was presented to the School by His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch on the occasion of Branksome ' s Jubilee. The Duke ' s personal message, reproduced above, makes the book one of the School ' s most valued possessions. 36 The Branksome Slogan THE VISIT OF DAME FLORA MacLEOD OF MacLEOD Tuesday, October 8th, was the date of a great occasion for Brank- some — the visit of Dame Flora, the MacLeod of MacLeod. Dame Flora is the chieftain of the Clan MacLeod and travels all over the world visiting its members. With her were her twin grandsons, John and Patrick. The visiting party was greeted by Branksome ' s Clan Chieftains, carrying their colourful banners, and escorted to the gymnasium, to the piping of John MacLeod. After Miss Read ' s introduction, thunderous applause greeted Dame Flora, who told her enthusiastic audience something of the MacLeod history, and of Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye. For centuries there have been twin sons in the family, and now Dame Flora ' s grandsons, John and Patrick, carry out the tradition. We learned that the Clan MacLeod has two tartans, the bright yellow w hich Brank- some ' s clan uses, and a darker green one which Dame Flora her- self often wears. After the interesting and infor- mative talk in the gymnasium, the entire MacLeod Clan had the honour of being presented to Dame Flora by Sue Savage, Chieftain of the MacLeods at Branksome. OUR NEW BUILDING One afternoon we made our way across the mud that is the inevit- able accompaniment of a new build- ing to inspect the Junior School Gymnasium and classrooms that are now under construction at Readacres. The building was com- menced in September at the time of our return to school and will be finished, we hope, in time for the Graduates ' Dance at the end of May. Did you know that the outside of the new building is made of local yellow brick to harmonize with the brick of the old building, or that the inside of the gym is finished in light buff-coloured pressed brick with red pressed brick dado on the lower part of the wall? Apparently Toronto is quite a brick-making centre and these bricks come from a factory in the east end of the city. This is only one of the things we discover- ed on our visit. We also found that the ceiling of the gymnasium is soundproofed with rock wool and that the classrooms are heated by motor-driven heaters high up in the ceiling. Large windows give ex- cellent light to the gym from both sides. The new classrooms and large gymnasium are up-to-date in every respect and the wing is so well designed that it enhances the ar- chitectural effect of the original building. This new addition to our school is another proof that Brank- some and time march on together. THE PORTIA WHITE CONCERT On January 29th, Miss Portia White, contralto, gave a most suc- cessful recital in the Branksome Hall gymnasium. Mr. Arpad San- dor, one of the leading accom- panists on this continent, had come from New York especially to ac- company Miss White. Miss White made her debut at Eaton Auditorium several years The Branksome Slogan 37 ago. She is now continuing her studies in Toronto with Madame Cigna, and at the same time is giv- ing vocal lessons at Branksome and elsewhere. THE SCOTTISH DANCING PARTY AT ST. ANDREW ' S COLLEGE On the evening of Saturday, No- vember fourteenth, two bus-loads of Branksome girls made their way to St. Andrew ' s College in Aurora. The guests were heartily welcom- ed, partners were soon chosen, and the dancing got underway to the accompaniment of bagpipes and drums. Soon everyone was having fun with the ' ' Reel o ' Tulloch and Gay Gordons . These remained the most popular dances through- out the evening; although others such as ' The Dashing White Sar- geant were danced with enthu- siasm. Later the dancers were ushered into the library where supper was waiting. An immense cake, bear- ing the legend Welcome, Brank- some, to St. Andrew ' s College, was cut by Adele MacBeath and Barry Wansbrough. All too soon, the girls found themselves back in the buses, with only happy memo- ries of the Scottish dancing party. With the kind assistance of Miss Duff us, many junior students have been enjoying special Scottish Dancing Lessons, held every Tues- day afternoon in the Senior Gym. Also Miss Colvin has been kind enough to teach a regular class in dancing, for those not so privileged to join the special class, with the help of our excellent pianist Miss Lee. A TYPICAL SKI WEEK END Have you ever been on a skiing jaunt to the Branksome farm? If not, you have missed one of the winter ' s most exciting events. What do a few broken bones or shattered skis matter when you have had a wonderful time ? Let us take you with us on a typical ski week end. At ten o ' clock Saturday morn- ing the fun begins, when, bundled in winter attire, the girls set off in the school bus. On arrival at the farm, everyone lends a hand and before long a piping hot meal is ready. Spirits reach their highest peak when the dishes are washed and each girl straps on her skiis. Across the glistening snow they literally sail to the wonderful hills and trails of the Summit Ski Club. Although these week ends provide a marvellous opportunity for win- ter sports, more important still is the comradeship they inspire. This picture of Miss Sco+t, first Principal of Branksome, shows how fashions have changed for both staff and girls since the early days of the school. The Branksome Slogan 39 School Activities 40 The Branksome Slogan ACTIVITIE THE CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE Once again the impressive St. Andrews ' Presbyterian Church was the setting for the annual Carol Service held this year on December 14th, 1953. Every Branksome girl joined in singing praises to God commemorating the most cherished of all Christian festivals, The Birth of Christ. The service was divided into three sections. The first section sung by the Junior Choir was entitled, ' Nowell, Nowell . ' ' Dors Ma Colombe , a French carol sung by Grades Six, Seven and Eight was a delightful addition to the English carols. With sincerity in their voices, Grades One to Five asked the baby Jesus to come and play with them in ' Jesu Jesu . In a Polish carol the Junior Choir told the favourite Shepherds ' Story . The first section was concluded with the congregational hymn, Christians Awake . The Senior Choir sang the second section entitled Salvator Mundi Natus Est . In The Saviour of The World Is Born once again the wonderful Christmas Story was told. They concluded this section with a carol of praise, Then Sing We All Nowell . In the last section of the pro- gram when the lights had been dimmed the Senior Ensemble rev- erently sang Beside Thy Cradle Here I Stand as Wise Men and Shepherds knelt before Joseph, Mary and the baby Jesus, who were surrounded by angels. After the singing of the beautiful hymn of adoration The Sanctus , followed by Break Forth 0 Beauteous Heavenly Light , the Carol Service came to an end with the congrega- tional hymn 0 Come All Ye Faith- ful . We wish to express our most sincere thanks to Mrs. Coutts and Mrs. Perry for all their patience and hard work in making this service such a memorable one. SHERBORNE HOUSE VALENTINE PARTY Shouts of laughter, tuneful voices and murmurs of content isued beneath the floor of the Sher- borne House common room on the evening of February 14. The main entertainment was supplied by Molly Hewitt and Norma Guttormsson, but several girls offered suggestions for games, tricks and skits. Supper was served amidst the happy confusion about nine-thirty, and the evening was ended by a game of pass the shoe in which both Miss Brien and Miss Fairbairn took part. BRANKSOME HALL SENIOR CHOIR For the fourth year a group of enthusiastic young singers com- prising the Senior Choir met once a week for many enjoyable hours of practice. Eeach year the choir has grown in numbers and gained in confidence. The Branksome Slogan 41 The choir began a most success- ful year at the Christmas Carol Service when the girls sang part two, Salvator Mundi Natus Est . Just before the Christmas holi- days the choir entertained the Crippled Children ' s Home with a Christmas program including the favourite Carols of the children. This was followed by a party at the School with refreshments provided by the executive. On February 28, the choir sang at St. Stephen ' s church. Among other selections the girls sang Loving Shepherd , ' ' I Love All Beauteous Things ' ' and ' The Com- monwealth . The annual choir concert will be presented on April 30. There will be a variety of selections such as 0 Little One Sweet and ' The Blue Danube . We feel the success of the year has only been made possible by the able direction of Mrs. Coutts and by the help of the choir executive. President: Jane Morgan. Vice-President: Joan Burgess. Secretary-treasurer: Donnie Smellie. Committee: Jane Arnott, Jane Watson, Julie Jarvis, Beatrice Johns, Susan Strathy. THE INTER SCHOOL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Again this year the Inter School Christian Fellowship group has had the pleasure of meeting in Miss Read ' s drawing room each Friday afternoon. Bible discussions have taken up most of the year ' s programme. Speakers from far and near have played a large part. Also free and easy get-togethers have added a great deal of fun. City activities have been many, mainly skating parties, socials, Misionary Firesides and week-ends at Camp Norval. We are looking forward to the Good Friday Conference soon approach- ing when there will be messages, fellowship and fun for all. Our sincere appreciation goes to Miss Brien who has so kindly helped us to make this year a successful one. THI fiE S O i f 0Af£ VV r TO MAKE KN SOCK STA OPf 42 The Branksome Slogan THE OPHELEO REPORT This has been a wonderful year for Branksome and to start our second half-century, the Opheleo has been able to send help to many far-distant places where much financial help is needed. In Ramabai week we collected an amount far above our goal. Without the clan spirit which exists in Branksome this never would have been accomplished, for we conducted the campaign by means of clan competition. The spirit of giving again was evident in the weeks preceding Lent, particularly in the Junior School and in the lower forms. We hope that this generous attitude of Branksome students toward the less fortunate will live on in the next fifty years of the school and with a year such as this as an example, it certainly will. FINANCIAL REPORT Amount Received $770.00 Disbursed Ramabai — $200.00 Support of Leader, Zenana Bible Medical Mission 75.00 Support of Orphan, Zenana Bible Medical Mission 50.00 Christmas Relief 120.00 Branksome Hall Bed, Ludhiana 50.00 Student Work in Europe ... i:... .....l... 25.00 Student Work in South America 25.00 Jewish Relief : L 25.00 Canadian Indians ... .. . . 25.00 Missions — Africa . . 50.00 Canadian. Lumber Camps .. . 25.00 Summer Camps for Underprivileged Children .... 100.00 $770.00 $770.00 FIFTH FORM PLAY . and Fifth Form does not hold itself responsible for any person ' s death from fits of laughter at our play tonight. You come at your own risk . So ran the announcement of ' The Happiest Days of Your Life . Although there was no violent death, the play lived up to our expectations. It presented the amusing story of St. Swithins, a girls ' school which was accidentally evacuated to Hilary Hall, a boys ' school. The rest of the play tells of the difficulties and ernbarrassments with parents and visitors. Molly Hewitt made a wonderful ' ' baleful battleaxe as Miss Whit- church of St. Swithins, and Linda Mumford was an ideal headmaster, rotund Mr. Pond of Hilary Hall. Handsome Norma Guttormsson and Janet MacDonald as masters, made the girls swoon, while Stella Maitland ' s brief gym skirts and hearty amazon manner, made the audience laugh. Our form teachers staged a better production after the play — a party. Thank you. Miss Edmison and Miss Phillips. ' The Branksome Slogan 43 BETA KAPPA REPORT 1954 Could you have believed when you saw going by, A pot of spaghetti, and a pail of lye, A bowl of grapes, and a little dead mouse. They ' d combine to make our horror house? On the eve of Friday, October 30th, characters from magazine adver- tisements square-danced amidst scarecrows and pumpkins to the music of the fiddlers. The staff presented a fashion review of the Roaring 20 ' s, adding to the amusement of the evening. Thus the Hallow ' een party began the social functions of the fifty-first year of Branksome. Our second party was the Christmas dance for Fourth and Fifth Forms held in the common room on Friday, December 4th. Everything was decorated in la grande Noel style. Behind the orchestra was a mid- night blue poster with Santa Claus riding over the moon and we shall never forget spraying whitewash on all those branches. This was a wonderful evening, and tired as we were, we shall always remember it. The formal dance given by Miss Read on Friday, January 15th, was also a very gala affair. It was held in the gym which Avas converted into the forest home of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. We are sure that all those who helped with the decorating can still see green crepe paper before their eyes. Crepe paper or not, everyone had fun and will look forward to Miss Read ' s dance next year. Still to come is the Graduation dance which Seniors are looking forward to very much. It is to be held on May 21st and this year amidst the colourful lilacs we hope to have the new junior gymnasium. The Strawberry Festival, a party for the girls from Grade Eight up, and their escorts, is also coming on May 28th. This has always been one of the gayest parties of the season and we are sure it will be the best ever this year. THE DEBATE WITH U.T.S. An audience composed of Branksomites and U.T.S. boys was in two armed camps in our gymnasium in October as a lively debate got under way between the two schools. The subject was ' ' Resolved that women have greater freedom than men. Naturally our Branksome debaters, Janet MacDonald (Prime Minister), Lavina Lickley, and Molly Hewitt, took a stand for the affirmative. Some very effective and amusing arguments were advanced by both teams. For example we shall not forget how the Leader of the Opposition disproved by word and action an opponent ' s statement that women have greater freedom of dress than men. Parliamentary procedure was well interpreted by the Speaker from U.T.S., and we were happy to have as judges the Reverend Richard Newsham, assistant at St. Paul ' s Church, Mr. Derek Bateman of the U.T.S. staff, and Miss Edmison of the Branksome staff. The debate, ending in victory for U.T.S., was a great success and we hope that in the future there will be many more debates between the two schools. 44 The Branksome Slogan BROADCASTING REPORT The Branksome Broadcasting System is on the air, to bring you a review of the programs presented this past year. Turn back the hands of time to September, 1953. Branksomites new and old heard the story of the growth of their school. Mr. Mumford, a roving reporter, questioned two eager students. This was the programme that began our season. Then, before we knew it, Christmas was upon us. Ignoring Rudolf the Reindeer, and good old Santa, we presented an original drama entitled ' The Sad Shepherd . This was the story of a bitter young man who was greatly inspired by the birth of Christ. Jane Morgan played the part of the Sad Shepherd, while the members of the Fifth Form read the support- ing roles and provided the sound effects. The new term brought many more broadcasts, such as ' The Discovery of Insulin , ' The Story of Governor Semple , and a programme entitled ' The Coronation . This broadcast was written by Lavina Lickley, and the cast included all the Branksome girls who went to the Coronation last year. They re-enacted their tour for us, taking us to Ireland, England, Scotland, and gay Paris. The Broadcast appears, in part, in the current Slogan . Soon it was Easter, and we presented a story of a blind woman, whose life was completely changed by the Resurrection, and the influence of Mary Magdalene ' s faithfulness. The Halleluia chorus brought our Easter program to a close. Now June is here. Another year of broadcasts is finished, and it is time to put the mike away. Your radio committee hopes that you have enjoyed this series of programmes and for the future committee we offer a small piece of advice — don ' t step on the microphone cord. Radio Committee: Barbara Brown, Susan Mitchell, Nancy Ryrie. The Branksome Slogan 45 46 The Branksome Slogan iPORTS SECTIO: FIRST BASKETBALL TEAM First Row: Judith Levering (Captain). Second Row (left to right): Ann Lloyd, Margot Thompson, Jane Saunders, Joan Enghoir Third Row (left to right): Jane Morgan, Jacqueline Davies, Janet Chisholm. BASKETBALL We began our school year by soaring into a very successful season and met with our first victory against the Old Girls. The game was preceded by a dinner given by Miss Read and our First Team was kept on their toes till the end. Although a few casualties resulted the score was 34-33 for the First Team and we will agree that the competition was very high. We were also very fortunate in having Alma Hatch, an Old Girl and a great player herself, for our referee. The First Team, as next year ' s Old Girls, are now looking forward to the game when they can see how aged they become away from Branksome. Next on the list came the Inter- School games played with great enthusiasm. The First Team was defeated by Haver gal with a very close score of 26-25. They managed to tie with St. Clements and lost to Bishop Strachan in the last game. We know the scores were only The Branksome Slogan 47 secondary as these games kept everybody waiting till the end to determine a winner. Our Second Team came out with top honours in a game with St. Clements but were defeated by Havergal and Bishop Strachan as the season rolled on. However the First and Second Teams are hoping for better luck in exhibition games with Ontario Ladies ' College and Etobicoke which are scheduled for the future. We all congratulate the Third and Fourth Teams on their victo- ries against St. Clements, Havergal, and Moulton. Bishop Strachan defeated them at home games but these were exciting and lots of fun. Members of the team were: Third Team, Janice Lovering (captain), Sue Strathy, Julie Jarvis, Gil Cleather, Sue Hanna, Kathy Broughall, and Libby Smith. Fourth Team, Margot Dunn (cap- tain), Kathy Aylesworth, Jane Watson, Joan Sanderson, Joyce Sanderson, Margaret Benson, and Gail Burton. The tournament between the Clans gathered many cheering spectators as McLean defeated Scott in the final game. This was a great game and aroused the spirit of all the defeated teams for further gatherings. As this year ' s IVA the girls again came out with top score against IV Arts in the Class com- petition with a score of 16 - 6. Just one more victory and they will have that cup to keep. Good luck ! We all agree that our basketballs were guided to many good shots by the expert coaching of Miss Colvin and Judy Lovering, Captain. SECOND BASKETBALL TEAM - • First Row (left to right): Carrie Ann Matheson, Ann Farmer (Captain), Joan Burgess. Second Row (left to right): Patricia Shannon, Jane Briggs, Janice McBride, Jane Arnott, Diane Watson. 48 The Branksome Slogan BOWLING This year ' s Inter-School Tourna- ment was a great success for Branksome. Winning bowls made by Eve King and Ena Hills led us to victory with an average score of 175 points. Joan Smith, the reserve player, stood by and assisted in the scoring for the other schools. Second was Bishop Strachan and Havergal and St. Clements placed 3rd and 4th. The Inter-Clan bowling was won by Ross who also won the Badmin- ton on the same day. They must have eaten their Wheaties ! Douglas and McLeod were runners-up. VOLLEYBALL We cannot remember when we have watched a more exciting game than the final between Douglas and McLean. Cheers were still ringing in the halls long after the game. Babs Graupner, Chieftain of the Douglas Clan, along with her en- thusiastic team-mates, came out on top but nobody would have known by the jolly McLean spirits. The class tournaments are still to come and after watching the clan finals we should not want to miss these. GOLF We were very fortunate this year to have such a beautiful day for the Inter-School Golf Tournament held at the Toronto Ladies Golf Club early in October. We congra- tulate Noreen Laing who led Branksome to win with a low score of 89. (See you in the Oljonpics, Noreen!) Mary Jane Bickle, Judy Chisholm, Jackie Davies and Joan Engholm also helped greatly to add The Branksome Slogan points to our final score. Bishop Strachan led a close second with Havergal third, and St. Clements fourth. After a wonderful day of golf we were invited back to the clubhouse for refreshments and a short talk given by Miss Ada MacKenzie who had kindly donated the prizes and sponsored the tournament. Miss MacKenzie asked for opinions on whether the course should be shortened to twelve holes for future games but it was decided that eighteen should still hold. We hope someone will someday invent an electric golf cart. GATHERING OF THE CLANS Many yells spelled out each Clan as we gathered at Readacres in September to see which team could outdo the others. Many keen com- petitors stood behind their banners anxiously waiting to see who could ride a bicycle the slowest or balance a peanut the best. At the end it was obvious that the members of 48a the McLean Clan had literally tak- en the cake! Scott came second, and we thank Miss Read who kind- ly donated the much appreciated prize. SPORTS STILL TO COME Other sports to follow are the Inter-School Tennis Match and spring training will soon begin for the Branksome Baseball League. Clan and class finals follow and we hope to have some Inter-School games. Also of great interest is the Sports Day in May when girls practise long before to try to gain that extra inch in high jumping or to run a little faster in the relay- race. The weather has always been perfect for this event and we are hoping to see Mr. Sun again on that day. Now we are nearly at the end of our year and have enjoyed our sports thoroughly; so let us shout ' ' Branksome Honours for Miss Colvin and Miss Karn. ,48b The Branksome Slogan JUNIOR ACTIVITIE JUNIOR SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM Front Centre: Patricia Ireland (Captain). Second Row (left to right): Danlora McKellar, Martha Robinson, Judith Jones, Judith Joynt, Nora Stearns. BASKETBALL During the fall, basketball was the major sport. With the assist- ance of Miss Colvin, to whom we owe many thanks for her kind help, a team was chosen. The players were: Forwards: Jocelyn Sams, Danlora MacKellar, and Martha Robinson. Guards: Nora Stearns, Judy Jones, and Patsy Ireland. Sub- stitutes : Eleanor McLeod, and Judy Joynt. As usual the team played other private schools. We were suc- cessful in winning the games against Bishop Strachan, and Moulton College. We tied with St. Clements, but were defeated by Havergal College. SWIMMING Branksome has always taken part in the annual swimming meet between the girls ' private schools. This year two students from the Junior School were chosen for the Junior Swimming Team. They were Donna Lee and Nora Stearns. Branksome managed to finish second in the event. Despite the fact that Miss Karn, our swimming instructor, has been busy organizing the Swimming Team, she has also found time to give instruction in diving and orna- mental swimming. Many girls have passed their Red Cross Tests with the assistance of Miss Karn. The Branksome Slogan 48c 48d The Branksome Slogan SINGING We have had much success in singing this year. We spent many long hours in the Senior Gym prac- tising for the Kiwanis Music Festi- val. We won the shield again this year with 88 points. The choir is very fortunate in having such wonderful teachers as Mrs. Coutts and accompanist Mrs. Davie. We are very grateful for the time and patience they have given us. A FtflOCIOUS GCOT TEDDY BEAR I ' m just a lonely teddy bear Sitting on a shelf ; No one ever cares for me, They just care for themself. If some one would please buy me And take me from this store, I ' d love that little child each day, Each day Fd love her more. SUSAN ARKELL, Grade 5. CAROL ' S NICKEL Carol had a nickel, all her very own — Should she buy some candy or an ice cream cone? Should she buy a bubble pipe or a boat of wood? Maybe, though, thought Carol, some cookies would taste good. Should she buy a toy balloon or a rubber ball? -I Maybe, though, a little truck would be the best of all. Carol sat and wondered, Carol sat and thought — What would be the nicest thing a nickel ever bought ? She might buy a bean bag or a top to spin ; She might buy a piggy bank to keep her pennies in. She might buy a pin wheel to give to little brother. Carol wished she could decide one thing or another. Should she buy a turtle or should she buy some blocks ? Or should she buy, thought Carol, a little pencil box? Carol thought, and suddenly, a bright idea came — I ' ll go on the merry-go-round ! Would you have done the same? ; NANCY ADAMS, ' ' Grade 5. The Branksome Slogan 48e Trust The only sound she could hear was the dripping of rain from the eave troughs outside, and the tick of the old black clock on the mantelpiece. Jean looked from the glow of the fire to the cold, foggy darkness outside, and shivered. She threw another lump of peat onto the fire. The sparks flew up, and the room was filled with its pungent earthy smell. Jean turned to latch the door. She halted, and listened. Yes, footsteps. As she stood there she heard the footsteps drawing closer, and then she heard a loud knock on the door. Before she could open it, the door had burst open wide. The candles flickered and went out, the fire flared up, casting alternate brightness and shadow on the figure of a man standing on the threshold. ' Will ye no ' come in, sir, and bide a while? she asked. ' Sir,,sir? he repeated loudly, ' ' you call me ' sir ' ? Do you know who I am? A robber, a criminal. The scum of the prison-house. I ' ve run away, and now I ' ve come to . . . If ye ' ll step in a wee bit more, sir, she continued firmly, as if she had not heard his outburst, I ' ll be able to shut the door, and keep the room warm. He looked surprised, Jean saw, and stood watching her as she bolted the door. Then he drew closer : Are you living here by yourself, or have you men in the house who will give me up to those who are looking for me ? Nay, nay sir, Jean said, drawing up a chair by the fire, I ' ve lived here alone sin ' my faether the dominie of Achnacree died. He looked relieved, and sat down by the fire, gazing around him. Ye ' ll be hungry, I ' m thinking. I ' ll be preparin ' ye some broth. He looked astonished, but said nothing. Jean hung the huge black pot on the chain above the fire , and soon the broth began to steam. She hurried around, preparing, and presently she set before him a bowl of broth, and thick bannocks. She watched as he ate like a starving man. Once, twice he held out his plate for more, and she filled it. When he had finished, Jean busied herself clearing away the tray, removing every scrap of food, stoking the fire, and lighting the candles on the mantelpiece. As she was pulling up a chair for herself, a sudden gust of wind made the branches of the tree rattle against the window. In an instant he was on his feet, looking around with wide startled eyes. Dinna be afeart, sir. They ' ll never come here. With a ' the fog and cowd, they couldna find this house. He seemed reassured, and sat down again. Where will ye be going? How will ye be able to find work after a ' these years? 48f The Branksome Slogan His eyes were on the fire ; he did not seem to hear. ' ' How will ye be trying to find a home and work without money? she persisted. would g-ie ye all I have, but in a few days I ' ll be needing it for . . The man seemed wakened out of his reverie. As a matter of fact, I have a friend who is going to lend me money in — er — nine days, but if you could lend me your money until that time . . He jerked his eyes from the fire and looked at her. Jean was standing on a chair, to reach a little tea caddy which was standing on the mantelpiece. Spreading out a large handkerchief on the table, she opened the box, and poured out on to the table the clattering pennies and sixpences — all her wealth. Then she tied the corners of the handkerchief together, and held out the bundle to him. ' ' He ' ll have forgotten after all those years how to gie thanks for something, Jean mused as she watched him slowly pocket the parcel with his eyes still on the fire. The old black clock struck eleven. Jean rose, prepared the sofa for him, threw a last lump of peat on the fire, blew out the candles, and, bidding him goodnight, passed through the doorway into the bedroom. The sun was making a pool of light in the dark room as Jean entered the next morning. She stopped short. The fire was a pile of ashes; the bedclothes on the sofa were rumpled; the door was unlatched. The man was gone. Mebbe he ' ll be back this evening, she thought, as she peered through the window at the moor veiled in mists. As the clock struck eleven that night, Jean sighed, put away the broth and oatcakes, closed the door, and shuffled off to bed. Two days passed, three, four . . . then the ninth day came. He ' ll be coming today, she said. He promised that he would. But she heard no knock on the door that night, and again the broth had to be taken off the fire as she turned away to go to bed. Nine years had passed. Jean sat there, listening to the sizzling of the flames as tray raindrops found their way down the chimney, listening to the lashing of rain against the window. The warmth of the fire was making her drowsy. Her head nodded. . ' . . She started suddenly. Was that a knock ? There it was again. Stiff with rheumatism, she was slow in rising. She was taking so long to get there. Before she had reached it, the door sprang open ; a man stood there. But who is this ? It couldn ' t be ... Do you remember me? he was saying. You sheltered me one night, when I had escaped from prison. I came here angry and desperate; you sheltered and fed me. Then you gave me your money. I had lied to you, and didn ' t mean to bring it back, but I couldn ' t forget your ' sir ' , the way The Branksome Slogan 48g you trusted me. I was caught the next day, and taken back — nine years I have been in that prison, serving my sentence, and I have been released today. And I swore that, when I was let out, I would come straight here, and give back that money I took. By trusting me, you made me a man. . But what was that going round in her head? ' ' You ' ve made a man of me. A man . . . Jean pulled out from among her father ' s faded books a volume of Browning. She blew off the dust, and opened it. Yes, there were the lines she was thinking of. ■ [ Jean read aloud: ' ' All I could never be. All men ignored in me, That was I worth to God. ADELE MACBEATH Form V. Wobbly In the reeds along the river bank, near our farm, I found my beloved pet. Wobbly. He was a badly wounded goose, but a month ' s rest in our woodshed and a diet of chicken mash put him on his feet again; though one wing dragged as he tried to walk. When the honkers passed, during the Spring flights of Canada geese, he would scramble to the top of the straw pile, his good wing flailing his side, yearning for his kin to notice him. As they wavered downward all they could see was Wobbly and a small girl in jeans, who wished that the great grey birds could help their earthbound fellow. In spite of all. Wobbly made the best of his plight. He was as sociable as a pup and as talkative as a parrot. Although he was constantly in the way at chore time, stroking his neck against my jeans and pretending to bite, he always burst into great affection by shoving his bill into my hand and polishing it as if he were getting ready for an inspection. Wobbly seemed to like everybody. Besides being a sun porch for the young chicks, who sat on his back, he was often used as an emergency shelter when it rained. When our cats neglected their young he would baby-sit with their kittens until they returned. The honker is mighty fussy in his choice of a bride, but we hoped Wobbly would mate with one of our domestic geese and so he did. His own selection of a bride was a little pilgrim goose from the Oliver ' s place, a mile up the road. Although she was shy, 5he had about her a poised, demure manner and we all felt he had chosen well. Her frock of light grey and white feathers made a contrast against Wobbly ' s dark, symphonic figure. We named the bride Jenny. Wobbly, we figured, had done his courting at the creek, where all the waterfowl in the neighbourhood cavorted. We 48h The Branksome Slogan sold some of the eggs to the neighbours ; because they thought young fowl would be good eating, but let Jenny sit on the last dozen herself. It was then that Wobbly discovered that his wing had healed. He had gone to the creek for a dip and must have though he heard Jenny ' s call. He flew back into the yard as if his wing had never been damaged. At that, he burst into an ecstasy of gobbles. His eyes glinted with excitement as he went to Jenny and chucked her under the chin with his bill. From that time on, he flew all over the neighbourhood and we knew then that Wobbly would be leaving us in the fall. I felt he needed me with his crippled wing, but with two good wings he needed nothing except his freedom. It was the season of fun for our water fowl. The young geese and ducks bathed themselves at the creek with the warm Indian summer to excite them. It was also hunting season and I could hear the shotguns in the early morning hours. Every so often a goose would falter and spiral to the ground. It must have been in that way that Wobbly first landed near our place. I was sick with fear one day, while strolling down the river bank I heard a shotgun go off and could hear the screams of a terrified goose. As I ran to look, I saw that Jenny was dead, and that Wobbly was unhurt; although the hunter must have been aiming at him. Her feathers were soaked with blood and his long neck rested across her. He was silent. His eyes were glazed in misery. As Wobbly quietly watched, I buried her in sorrow. Overhead the honkers were piping. He looked up, then ran to me and thrust his bill into my hand, whimpering and grieving, as we both knew it was good-bye. My heart was heavy with grief too, but I knew that Wobbly would never be happy with us again without his Jenny. As he circled overhead I waved him farewell and wished him bon voyage. WENDY LOCKHART, Form 11. My Visit to the United Nations Six high school students and two chaperones left Union Station for New York on Thursday night, March 25, to attend the New York Herald Youth Forum. We were so thrilled that sleeping on the train was quite impossible and we arrived rather tired at Grand Central Station the next morning. Taking a taxi to our hotel, we found that our rooms overlooked Central Park. That morning we had a complete guided tour of the United Nations Building. I was impressed by its extent and also by the general atmosphere of good-will and cordiality. We met one of the Indian delegates, Mr. Dyell, and two Canadian delegates, Mr. Johnson and Mr. James George. Mr. George took us to lunch in the Delegates ' Dining Room, which is very sunny and comfortable, and overlooks the East River. It had a truly cosmo- The Branksome Slogan 49 politan atmosphere, because, as one might expect, it was filled with people from all parts of the world. Mr. George was a fine host and answered many of our questions. A little later we went to the Empire State Building and from its height viewed the whole of Manhattan. The atmosphere was clear and we were fortunate in being able to see the remarkable scene extending from the north end of Manhattan Island to the Statue of Liberty. For dinner we went to an Italian restaurant, the Cortile. Later, at Radio City Music Hall, we saw the stage show and a movie. Following this we walked up and down Broadway and Times Square and had a snack at the Automat. One of the things that impressed me most about New York was the volume and speed of the traffic. After lunch at Schraffts ' the next day we returned for the New York Herald Youth Forum. Present were high school delegates from thirty-two different countries, who held forth on such subjects as The World We Want , ' The Roots of Prejudice , and ' ' Ourselves as Others See Us . The Norwegian delegate said that someone had asked, on finding that the student came from Norway, if he knew a friend of his in Belgium ; the Swiss boy told us that he had been requested to speak a few words of Swiss. We met the Australian delegate who said that he was constantly being asked how he learned to speak English so well. I was greatly struck by the intelligence of these students from abroad and by their high standard of public speaking. We were entertained at the Brau House, which is a quaint little Bavarian restaurant where the waiters are dressed in knee breeches in Tyrolean style. Afterward we took the subway to Grand Central Station, 50 The Branksome Slogan and left New York at 11 P.M. We were so exhausted that most of us slept through the breakfast hour, and arrived at mid-day in Toronto ' s Union Station, feeling very happy and most fortunate to have enjoyed such a wonderful weekend in New York. JANET WARD Form IV. Mission Unrecorded Jim Kirsten, his footsteps muffled in the heavy green broadloom, walked purposefully down the spacious office-lined corridor of the Elixir Goldmines Incorporated, towards a speckled glass doorway at the far end. Large black letters proclaimed this to be the office of F. T. Golblane, Director of Territorial Surveys, and Jim felt that behind that door there might be waiting an opportunity of a lifetime, if his interview went well. Impatiently, he pushed a button on the wall, and as he waited for admittance, looked around him with almost possessive pride. It was the hard work of fellows like himself, in the prospecting game, he thought, that Elixir Incorporated, the ' Tride of Edmonton , owed its impressive white concrete exterior, grey marble corridors, gleaming bannisters and com- modious offices. He looked dowji at the lush broadloom at his feet, half expecting to catch in it, a glint of the wonderful yellow ore that had made it all possible. Just then the door opened, and Jim walked into the sunlit office, and over to the desk of the Survey Director. F. T. Golblane had grown to be like a piece of the hard rock he dealt in, and a daily life of office ease had done little to soften or refine him, yet in the lanky fair-haired young man that stood before him now, Golblane had taken an almost fatherly interest. Between the two men there existed an unexpressed bond of understanding. ' ' Well Kirsten, rumbled the director, ' are you coming to hound me for another assignment? ' I had something in mind myself, sir, angled the other — ' a hunch if you like . ' T like ! snapped back his superior. ' ' What is it? I know a place where there might be some er — pretty good fishing , said Kirsten significantly. A slight pause betokened complete understanding. Then; Rock bass? Yes Sir! The director nodded. I see, and I suppose you ' ll want to keep the spot a secret. Well, sir, I wouldn ' t want it to be fished out before I have a chance at it. The old Kirsten caution, eh! Golblane ' s seamed face twisted into a smile. Never mind, Jim, I ' ve learned to respect it. Your Dad and Uncle The Branksome Slogan 51 were two of the best ' grub-stakers ' we ever had, and they never told me where they were going on an assignment . Kirsten smiled. ' That was Dad ' s policy all right, and I ' m making it mine. Only tell your pilot where you ' re headed for and the other companies won ' t be able to play ' Follow the Leader ' . How long do you think you ' ll need, Jim? asked the director. Four weeks, sir, and I ' d like to start as soon as possible. You can pick up your grub and equipment at eight o ' clock tomorrow morning , concluded the director. The interview was at an end and the young prospector swung exultantly down the corridor. At ten o ' clock the next morning Jim was seated beside his pilot, Steve McKracken, in a yellow amphibian plane. Below him stretched mile upon mile of thick forest, which reminded Jim, curiously, of the green broadloom that carpeted the long corridors of Elixir Incorporated. He seemed to detect a real glint of promise in the shining lakes that occasionally shone through the dense carpet of trees. Already, Jim could see the Survey Director ' s massive face light up, and hear his roar of approval, as he brought back samples of the new deposit of ore he would find. Jim glanced at the young pilot who sat, as usual, preoccupied and silent. He broke in on his reverie. You know Steve I wouldn ' t trade jobs with you. Here you are tied down to a flight schedule and this little yellow mosquito while I ' m free of routine, work under my own steam with not a soul to rely on but myself and a fair chance of striking it rich. McKracken laughed good-naturedly. Don ' t forget, old boy, you rely on me to get you to your diggings and back again . You ' re right, Steve , agreed his companion. No offence meant! You ' re a regular homing pigeon when it comes to picking me up from these God-forsaken holes. Six hours later, the little pot-bellied craft came to rest on the waters of a nameless lake. A canoe was lowered, packed with four weeks provi- sions. Jim Kirsten saluted his pilot, and the canoe shot forward with his powerful strokes. He turned his head momentarily to watch the plane become a small yellow speck on the horizon. The next morning, F. T. Golblane, Director of Territorial Surveys for Elixir Incorporated, frowned as his secretary interrupted his perusal of yesterday ' s assignments, and handed him a telegram. He ripped it open and read its curt message. Plane C.F.—B.I.M.— Pilot McKracken crashed in bush 100 miles north Edmonton . Involuntarily Golblane glanced down at a conspicuously empty page in his book and realized with sickening despair that now the page could never be filled. MOLLY HEWITT, Form V. 52 The Branksome Slogan The Stratford Festival Last summer a festival was held in the city of Stratford, Ontario. Like the birthplace of the great poet Shakespeare, it is situated on the River Avon. Stratford might well have become just another small ugly industrial town had it not been for Tom Orr who was determined that his home town should have a park. After a visit to Stratford-on-Avon in England, Mr. Orr ' s ideas developed greatly. Now an elderly gentleman, he knew the exact spot for a Shakespeare Garden. This site was occupied by a factory, the owners of which wanted twice the sum Mr. Orr and the Parks Committee were able to pay. The factory however was burned down, and it is on this site that the Shakespeare Garden now stands with the old factory smokestack supporting a dovecot. It was another native son, Tom Patterson, who first dreamed of a Shakespearian Festival. In this city Canada ' s theatre put adolescence behind her and triumphed. Here in the summer of 1953 the first Annual Shakespearian Festival was actually held. Within a tent hundreds of people nightly applauded approval. They returned to their homes to commend, recount and describe the performances of the British and Canadian cast, for many successive weeks, to their less fortunate friends who had not been able to attend. In this quiet city there was a feeling of Shakespeare ' s England. To the average theatregoer such an event as seeing Richard III and All ' s Well that Ends Well would cause little sensation, and names such as Alec Guiness and Irene Worth, although causing great delight, would be considered almost commonplace. To the thousands of Canadians and Americans who were willing to travel miles even by means of hitch-hiking to see the plays, it was the acme in theatre-perfection since the majority of North Americans had never before had the opportunity of seeing such productions. Tyrone Guthrie, the director, Tanya Moiseiwitsch, the stage and costume designer, Alec Guiness and Irene Worth had to venture thousands of miles to produce such an effect. A building with an apron stage based on Greek and Elizabethan design was decided for this great event. This stage supported a balcony on which stood nine pillars, two stairways at either side, four doorways and a trap. The stage descended into the audience by means of three-tiered wide steps. On such a stage as this, the audience unobstructed by the usual stage scenery found that all the actors on stage and even their smallest expressions could be seen from any position. The tent has now been dismantled until next summer and the actors have gone their different ways with hopes of returning to the Festival in June. Donald Harron, the Canadian lead in All ' s Well that Ends Well, has accepted an offer from the Old Vic, and other members of the Canadian cast have been offered places to study acting in England. As English and Canadian actors united last year and will continue to do so for what we hope will be many years, connections between England and Canada become closer and more intimate as we pay homage to the world ' s greatest playwright. STELLA MAITLAND, Form V. The Branksome Slogan 53 The Pouter ' s Papa He was a small insignificant sort of person with watery blue eyes. Always dressed sombrely in a neatly pressed black suit, he never set foot outside his London flat without carrying a furled umbrella (not a bad idea considering the vagaries of English weather). Although a lowly book- keeper by profession, he indulged in a hobby which engrosses many of the nobility — namely, the raising of pouter pigeons. Yes, Mr. Fairbairn ' s life revolved about his pouters. His sole claim to fame was his prize-winning Octavian of Graphite Rouge, a pure white pouter of grand proportions. Mr. Fairbairn had a marvelous imagination lurking beneath his quiet exterior, which found its outlet in the naming of his pets. Where did he keep them? Mr. Fairbairn had an obliging maiden aunt with a large garden who lived in South Croydon. For five days in the week Mr. Fairbairn was what he was — a small, insignifigant man with watery blue eyes. But on weekends he changed. There would be a new springiness in his step when he alighted from his car after a reckless drive to South Croydon. Rushing to the pens in the garden where his pouters were kept, greeting his aunt on the way, Mr. Fairb airn would begin two days of sheer ecstasy. From then until Sunday evening (with short breaks for eating, sleeping and church), he was with his darlings. Then after bidding a fond farewell to his Octavian of Graphite Rouge (now stuffed and occupying a conspicuous place on the mantel), he would drive leisurely back to London. I suppose that if a psychologist were to analyze Mr. Fairbairn his verdict would be, a small man suffering from an acute inferiority complex and severe repression of the paternal instincts , but to me Mr. Fairbairn was just a man who liked the ' ' flutter of little wings about the house . GRACE LANGLOIS, Form V. 54 The Branksome Slogan ALUMNAE NE Unfortunately the ' ' Slogan goes to press before Miss Read ' s dinner, always a delightful affair, for the Alumnae which is being held April twenty-fourth. Elsewhere in this magazine you will see accounts of the visits of Dame Flora Macleod and the Duke of Beccleuch to the school and of the concert given by Miss Portia White. Margaret Aitken is Branksome ' s first M.P.P. She ran as Progressive Conservative for York-Humber. This was her first campaign in federal politics and she was one of four women to be elected to the Commons in last August ' s elections. Later she found time to collaborate in writing an amusing book ' Hey Ma I Did It telling of her experiences. Frances Dafoe and her partner captured the World ' s Pairs Skating Championship. The competition was held in Oslo, Norway, February 1954. Mary Hendrie Cumming, who lives in London, England, was made a member of the Order of the British Empire last June. She received the decoration from the hand of the Queen. Patricia Fulford was among those presented to Her Majesty last summer. In August Patricia was in Brock- ville and helped save eight persons from drowning, a motor boat having caught on fire. Mary Lou Farmer won the Webster Prize in English and the Joseph Binning Scholarship, second year, Victoria College. Elizabeth Thomson obtained the Joseph Henderson Memorial Scholarship in History and English this same college. Esther Turnbull was awarded a Fullbright Scholarship which took her to the Sorbonne, Paris. Peggy Porter and Nancy Hinchcliffe are also at this famous seat of learning. Peggy wrote two articles which appeared in a Niagara Falls, N.Y. paper telling of life in France ' s capital. Joan Heise passed head of her class in Social Work U of T. Daphne Turpel is a member of the McGill University Swimming squad. She took part in the Women ' s Intercollegiate Championships, held in Hart House pool the end of November. She smashed two records held at McGill. Marcia Kinghorn is at Western University, London, Ontario. Heather Hutchins is at Ann Arbor and Dianne Mayhew is attending Michigan State. Joan Pritchard graduates this year from the University of California. The Branksome Slogan 55 At Toronto University, completing first year, are Marilyn McClaskey, Lee McGillivray, Wendy Large, Susan Mitchell and Diana Sparks. Hugheen Cree is in her third year at St. Hilda ' s. Graduating this year are Hester Stronach, Margaret Wansborough, Joyce Sinclair, Barbara Shaw, Ann Larmour and Joyce Dibblee. Beth Grant, Carole Hirst and Vera Jory are at the Ryerson Institute of Technology, taking Childhood Management, Retail Merchandising and Radio and Television Arts respectively. Jennifer Findlay is studying at the Katherine Gibbs School, Boston and Gail Purdy is at the Chamberlain School, this same city. Jane Keslick won the Georgie L. Rowan Memorial post graduate scholarship in nursing education, Toronto Western Hospital. She and Mary Shenstone are registered in the Public Health Nursing Course, at U. of T. Louise Jamieson is on the staff of the Presbyterian Hospital, New York City and is taking post graduate work at Columbia. Mary Mihell, Joyce Steele and Patricia Howorth graduated from the Women ' s College Hospital, May 28th, 1953. Pat obtained the Mary Bowman Scholarship for maintaining general proficiency during her three years and also a prize for highest standing. She is living in Baltimore. Joan Mills graduated from Toronto General Hospital, Eleanor Daymond from the Chatham General Hospital, June 1953 and Frances Stone from Sarnia ' s hospital June 1954. The following are nurses-in-training at Toronto East General Hospital : — Joy Logie, Elizabeth Harris, Shelagh Thompson, Jane Young and Dianne Murray. Marilyn McCoU and Anne Kennedy are at St. Joseph ' s Hospital, Hamilton, and Lorna Keene at a hospital of the same name in Guelph. Sally Houston chose Kingston General and Nancy Currier the Royal Victoria, Montreal. June Binnie is a probationer in a Glasgow, Scotland hospital. Jean Gillanders is doing industrial nursing and is with the T. Eaton Co. Elizabeth Black has a position at the Bride ' s Council Bureau, Robt. Simpson Co., replacing another Old Girl, Josephine Taylor. Elizabeth gave us a number of items for these pages. Oh! that others would follow her example! Kathryn Moore is with the Wm. Neilson Co., and Sandra Drennan with Maclean Hunter Publishing Co. Jacqueline Craib Hendry is helping the University of Toronto Press to function and Barbara Ross has a job with London ' s B.B.C. Barbara Hodkinson is with the Bank of Montreal and Joan Benson with the Manufacturer ' s Life. Janet White has a position in the firm of Mills Spence. Millicent Hsiung who has a position with a Life Insurance company has been transferred from their Oakland, California, office to Los Angeles. Katherince Cannon Steward, who is living in Manchester, England, 56 The Branksome Slogan wrote the article on the Coronation for the Canadian Geographical Journal for August. It was a long and comprehensive affair and was well illustrated. Mary Percy Wunker, who lives at Miner ' s Bay, Ontario is a member of the local school board. Out of sixty-five votes she received sixty-four. Jean Crombie Pierce is living in Rio de Janeiro, where her husband is Canadian Ambassador to Brazil. Amea Brewin Willoughby is to be found in Vienna, Austria, her husband is on the staff of the American Embassy. Jeanne Montgomery Smith is living in New York, working at the Rockefel- ler Institute of Medical Research. Luci Deck Shaw is making her home in Oak Park, 111., and Lucretia Bond Isaacson is in Brewin this same state. Vera Dunlop Flexsenban is living in Arlington Va., and Janet Garfield Brown has moved to Greenwich, Conn., Marriage has taken Diane Crowe Britton to Sumter, N.C., and Maisie Mehlenbacher Sharp to Maryland. Joan Shaw Caldwell is domiciled in Hartford, Conn. Evelyn Howden Williamson and Jane Cantley Gibson are now Hamil- tonians. Bessie Boehm Fitzgerald is in Victoria, B.C., Mary Fletcher Neal lives in Richmond Hill while Anne Croll Gleason-Beard is, at present, in Petawawa. Marion Baillie Wilder spends her time between Weston, Massa- chusetts and Oakville, Ontario. Lois Dunn Banks has joined the Montreal Alumnae. Ellen Fleming Tinker has come to Toronto and Marjorie Archibald Wilson is spending a year here. June Miller Briggs is hving in London, England and Elizabeth Gumming Irwin is in Kenya where her husband is stationed. Rosanna Parkinson Lampert is in Cape Town while Margaret Bulmer MacMillan and Joan Hutchinson Hanna are to be found in Mexico. Trudy Carlyle is making a name for herself in the musical world, she sings frequently over the C.B.C. She has also sung with the Calgary, Regina and Toronto Symphony orchestras. According to one critic she exels in two types of singing, lieder and western folk songs and one role comes to her as naturally as the other. Gloria Lyons, who is a member of the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, was in town with the Opera last May. The Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, Hamilton, Bermuda made a presentation to Cynthia Cooper who terminated seven years of service, as Assistant Secretary to the Chamber, last December. On the committee of the Women ' s Division of the Canadian Arthritic and Rheumatism Society are Peggy McCordick Corbett, in charge of driving, and Gwynneth Scholfield Thompson, visiting. Wynifred Gentles Felton is President of the Thota Club. Eleanor Hamilton is treasurer of the Toronto Nursery Education Association. Mary Becker Grant flew from Australia to Toronto for a visit last The Branksome Slogan 57 October. Margaret Eaton Dunn was also in the Ontario metropolis last autumn having flown from London, England. Mary Ruth Crossin, Mollyann Clappison, Mary Lou Lyon, Faye Purdy, Jane Hamilton and Sally Stewart were in England last summer. Margaret Henderson Tarr sailed in the autumn and visited Portugal, Spain, Italy, France and Great Britain. Norah Stratford sailed for Italy in February. Marjorie Scott Boothe spent the winter in Bermuda. Dorothy Turner Cunningham left in March for a trip around the world. Muriel Moore Bragg ' s second daughter, Elizabeth, was married to Harry Morgan Crafts last May. Vera Birkett Gill ' s daughter, Diana, was married in Paris, France, last June to D. H. W. Kirkwood. Stella Cameron Convery ' s daughter. Sheila, was wed to Walter A. Lamb in July and in August Barbara, daughter of Marjorie Gordon Smith, married Gilbert B. Westman. In May 1954, Helen, daughter of Dorothy Young Pfeiffer married John Watson Wallace. The children of the following are at the school: — Janet Brown Rumble, Wynifred Gentles Felton, Barbara Buckland Chisholm, Helen Simpson Walker, Kathleen Hair McBean, Euphemia Walker Gilday, Mary Stuart Playfair Lorriman, Margaret Henderson Corrigan, and Isobel Temple Somers. Mona Le Gallais French sends two daughters and Jean Greig, a niece while Frances Chase contributes a cousin. Marion Stoddart Smith second daughter is in residence. The following Old Girls visited the school ; Jean McKay Beattie, Mary Hendrie Gumming, Aileen Winslow Powell, Mary Becker Grant, Carol Beach, Margaret Eaton Dunn, Helen Anderson Magnusson, Jane Copeman, Jessica Wynne Wilson, Patricia Hanson Cahn, Nora Kennedy, Jean Inwood de Packh, Dorothy Apedaile Wyllie, Mary Anne Hearn Meloney, Maradele Fleming, Elizabeth Fitzmaurice, Jeann Kohler, Mary Curran. MARRIAGES 1953 Joy Trethewey to Richard G. Fairbarns, April 18th. Lucretia Bond to Ralph Isaacson, April. Eve Cassels to Gordon Bongard, May 2nd. Joan Langlois to Michael R. King, May 7th. Pamela Fulford to Frank P. Juryn, May 16th. Norma Webber to Wm. L. Jones, May 16th. Mary Binnie to Roy S. Lake, May 30th. Mary Joyce Phelan to Gordon A. Russell, May 30th. Jacqueline Craib to Robert M. Hendry, June 5th. Marion Baillie Green to Thos. G. Wilder, June 6th. Donalda Mackenzie to John H. Bonnick, June 6th. Jane Davidson to Ian R. MacLeod, June 10th. EHzabeth Dickie to Jas. L. Morris, June 20th. Joan Hutchinson to John E. Hanna, June 20th. 58 The Branksome Slogan Luci Deck to Harold F. Shaw, June 20th. Jane Cantley to Cohn D. Gibson, July 4th. Sally Beckett to Henry P. Brent, July 11th. Dorothy June Miller to Jas. A. D. Briggs, July 18th. Evelyn Park to Robt. J. Springer, July 18th. Barbara Hargraft to Frank G. Wharram, July 31st. Marjorie Archibald to Alan Wilson, July 31st. Doris Hill to Wm. P. G. Allan, September 4th. Eleanor Hogarth to Richard H. D. Denison, September 12th. Ann Chisholm to Thos. H. Schutte, September 12th. Kathryn Almas to Thos. E. Spratt, September 12th. Jane Bankier to Thos. Donaldson Jr., September 12th. Ellen Fleming to John B. Tinker, September 12th. Lois Dunn to John R. Banks, September. Alice Ann Russell to Clifford Train, October 3rd. Martha Spinney to Alton P. Smith, October 10th. Joan Mawhinney to Thos. A. Gass, October 10th. Mary Beth Coutts to Wm. F. Cockburn, October 10th. Joan Heise to Allan D. McGuire, October 17th. Kathleen Stambaugh to Archie L. Green, October 17th. Betty Muntz to David 0. Davis, October 23rd. Alison Zimmerman to Bruce W. Taylor, October 30th. Mary Mihell to Wm. Peter Smith, November 7th. Margaret Bulmer to Robt. J. MacMillan, November 14th. Joan Dalgleish to Melvin G. Feener, November 14th. Nancy Owens to Wm. C. Rankin, November 21st. Nora Kennedy to Robt. Wm. Chatterton, November 28th. Jean Catto to John W. Hughes, December 19th. Antoinette Stewart to Ross Young, December 21st. Shirley Gray to John E. Marwood, December. 1954 Joan Ashworth to Barry G. Johnson, February 6th. Maisie Mehlenbacher to Eugene L. Sharp, February 19th. Anne Croll to Robt. N. Gleason-Beard, February 20th. Alma Hatch to Richard V. Howson, February 26th. Diane Crowe to David H. Britton, February 27th. Catherine Wilks Haywood to Garth 0. Thomson, February 27th. Patricia Barrett to Albert A. Allen, February 27th. Virginia Leishman to Ian D. Townley, March 6th. BIRTHS 1953 Alixe Phillips Lillico, a daughter, April 22nd. Mary Jean Hall Reid, a son, April 23rd. Sally Pitfield Moore, a daughter, April 30th. Mary Crouch Denton, a son. May 3rd. The Branksome Slogan Janet Davidson Omand, a daughter, May 7th. Barbara Cadby Donaldson, a son, May 7th. Rosemary Ker Hutchinson, a son. May 8th. Jean Ross Skoggard, twin sons, May 11th. Joanne Edmonds Hunt, a daughter. May 15th. Elizabeth Falconer Brooke, a son. May 19th. Kathleen Deacon Hofmeyr, a son. May 24th. Jane Anne Rees McClelland, a daughter, May 25th. Joyce Phillips Keeley, a son, May 28th. Joan Cowie Boswell, a son. May 28th. Patricia Stewart McCarthy, a daughter. May 29th. Barbara Gorman Jacob, a son, June 11th. Nancy Sparks Blower, a son, June 15th. Sarah Symons Scythes, a daughter, June 23rd. Katherine Waterman Featherstone, a son, June 24th. Louise McLaughlin Hall, a son, June 27th. Emmy Lou Leishman Stares, a son (by adoption). Mary Shields Shields, a daughter, July 5th. Shirley Shoebottom Gibb, a son, July 5th. Nancy Higginbottom Robinson, a daughter, July 9th. Winifred Clark Brandham, a son, July 13th. Natalie Kemp Nixon, a son, July 16th. Jill Etherington Gibson, a son, July 28th. Joan Frankel Horner, a son, August 14th. Andrea McColl Martin, a daughter, August 18th. Flavia Elliott Redelmeier, a son, August 27th. Elizabeth Trees Stow, a son, August 29th. Joan Aitken Pipher, a son, August 29th. Barbara Ellis Thompson, a son, September 9th. Mary Walker Beggs, a son, September 14th. Shirley Dodds Saylor, a daughter, September 17th. Diana Hawkins McCall, a daughter, September 18th. Mary Bastow Briggs-Lawrence, a son, September 21st. Jeanne Montgomery Smith, a son, September 25th. Joan Myrdon Smith, a son, September 29th. Jeremy Weir Willis Chitty, a son, October 6th. Joan Vipond Folinsbee, a daughter, October 8th. Carol Hendry Duffus, a daughter, October 13th. Diana Marriott Irwin, a son, October 13th. Evelyn Howden Williamson, a daughter, October 21st. Rosemary Miller Guthrie a son, October. Mary Sinclair Stickley, a son, October 30th. Anne Burton Smith, a daughter, October 31st. Barbara Elliott Robertson, a daughter, November 1st. Darwina Faessler Moore, a daughter, November 2nd. 60 The Branksoaie Slogan Audrey Angas De Mara, a son, November 6th. Elizabeth Tusting Errington, a son, November 14th. Joan Mitchell Flintoft, a daughter, November 16th. Beverley Morine Somers, a daughter, November 19th. Nancy Featherstone McLean, a daughter, November 20th. Beverley McCoy Crearer, a son, November 21st. Nancy Marlow Turner, a daughter, November 23rd. Barbara Chisholm Gwynne Timothy, a daughter, November 24th. Dorothy Mackechnie Wright, a daughter, November 24th. Catherine Catto Bate, a son, November 29th. Audrey Budgeon Cheadle, a son, December 2nd. Shirley Brown Clark, a son, December 4th. Marilyn Heintzman Newton, a daughter, December 5th. Virginia Henderson Peake, a son, December 5th. Kate Brydon Brown, a daughter, December 14th. Maria de Kresz Markus, a daughter, December. Naomi de Langley Torrence, a son, December 19th. Janet Brown Rumble, a daughter, December 30th. Joan Southam Lyon, a son, December 30th. 1954 Kathryn Putman Barton, a son, January 4th. Louise Dolson McBean, a daughter, January 11th. Betty Dowsley Buddo, a son, January 11th. Jane Early Mustard, a daughter, January 12th. Janet James McCague, a son, January 15th. Margaret Smythe Lye, a daughter, January 22nd. Marion Brown McCurdy, a son, January 22nd. Sally Broughall Paterson, a son, January 22nd. Ann Cawthra Coneybeare, a daughter, January 26th. Peggy Perriton Jennings, a daughter, January 27th. Margaret Parks Albright, a son, February 10th. Jean Boyd Caulfield Smith, a son, February 15th. Barbara Drew Brook Harris, a son, February 23rd. Mary Bankier Angus, a son, March 13th. Isobel Waite Dunster, a son, March 25th. Catherine Shields Osborne, a son, March 27th. Julia Echlin E. Herington, a daughter, April 5th. DEATHS Rev. G. Napier Smith, husband of Ruth Langlois Smith, August 26th, 1953. Mr. George L. Hazell, husband of Maud Banning Hazell, Sept. 26th, 1953 Mr. David C. Leggett, husband of Betty McBean Leggett, Nov. 27th, 1953. Mr. Ford Fowler, husband of Miriam Coryell Fowler, December 7th, 1953. Mr. Wm. Harold Leak, husband of Kathleen Gallagher Leak, Dec. 17th, 1953. The Branksome Slogan 61 3n iWemoriam Isobel Thomas Day, August 5th, 1953. Mary Hanna Hall, September 4th, 1953. Jean Maxwell, August 30th, 1953. Irene Martin, September 7th, 1953. Marjorie Stevenson Beaty, February 23rd, 1954. 62 The Branksome Slogan c4utog.rapk - - The Branksome Slogan 63 Your Simpson ' s Club Representative ! She is the one who has kept you informed on the gala doings for your crowd at Simpson ' s ! Keep in touch with your rep for future events. 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B-A 88 and 98 have become Canada ' s top-rated gasolines. In dealer service, B-A takes first class honours. It ' s something to remember when you become one of Canada ' s motorists. OIL COMPANY LIMITED The Largest Oil Company Owned by Canadians 76 The Branksome Slogan COMPLIMENTS OF MACOTTA COMPANY OF CANADA LIMITED 85 Main Street South WESTON, ONTARIO 78 The Branksome Slogan CONSULT RIDOUT ON ALL REAL ESTATE PROBLEMS CANADA ' S LARGEST REALTORS Whether You are a Buyer or Seller Our Courteous Counsel of Able Experienced Realtors are Available For Innmediate Consultation SPECIAL DIVISIONS FOR: HOUSING APARTMENT BLOCKS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY VACATION PROPERTY APPRAISING INSURANCE MORTGAGES LAND DEVELOPMENT and INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY RIDOUT REAL ESTATE LIMITED EXECUTIVE OFFICES — 46 BLOOR ST. V . TORONTO BRANCHES 1172 BAY ST. 2784 YONGE ST. 1146 DANFORTH AVE. WA. 4-5761 HU. I-34M GL 7537 3078 BLOOR ST. V . 1460 DUNDAS ST. W. 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If you are interested, the University of Western Ontario is ready to tell you of its wide-ranging educational facilities, to show you how Western can meet your needs. By writing to the Registrar now you may obtain an interesting illustrated folder which outlines Admission Requirements, Courses, Scholarships and Fees. The University of Western Ontario LONDON, CANADA No other piano offers the exclusive features of a HEINTZMAN that mean so much IN PLAYING PLE ASU RE IN PRIDE OF POSSESSION IN YOUR INVESTMENT HEINTZMAN Richmond 00( ea L4- 195 YONGE STREET TORONTO PIANOS — ORGANS — RADIOS — TELEVISION — SHEET MUSIC — RECORDS — APPLIANCES The Branksome Slogan 83 TWO THINGS to Think About . . , THERE are two things to think about in considering an investment. One is the security itself — its safety, the income it yields, its marketability. The second is your own position. A man of thirty has not the same investment needs as a man of sixty. A man who holds a large proportion of common stocks is not in the same posi- tion as a man who holds bonds. In other words, it is not sufficient to know that a security is good in itself. It should also be suitable to your particular needs. We are always ready to assist investors in considering such questions and invite inquiries regardless of the amount involved. Dominion Securities CORPN. limited Established 1901 TORONTO MONTREAL NEW YORK LONDON. ENG. WINNIPEG CALGARY VANCOUVER VICT0Rt4 LOMOON KITCHENER BRANTFORO HAMILTON OTTAWA QUEBEC HALIFAX SAINT JOHN 50 King Street West, Toronto, Canada NEWLING CO. Members Toronto Stock Exchange 80 RICHMOND ST. WEST TORONTO EMpire 3-4271 84 The Branksome Slogan PRINGLE 6c BOOTH LTD. PHOTOGRAPHERS 195 GEORGE STREET TORONTO QUEEN ' S UNIVERSITY KINGSTON, ONTARIO Incorporated by Royal Charter 1841 ARTS — Courses leading to the degrees of B.A. and B.Com. Part of the work may be done by Summer School and correspondence. SCIENCE — Courses leading to the degree of B.Sc. in Chemistry, Geological Sciences, Physics; and in Mining, Metallurgical, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. GRADUATE Courses in Arts and Science leading to the degrees of M.A., M.Com., M.Sc. and Ph.D. MEDICINE — Courses leading to the degrees of M.D., CM., and M.Sc. (Med.); Diploma of Public Health, and Diploma in Medical Radiology. NURSING SCIENCE — Courses leading to the degree of B.N.Sc. COMBINED COURSES in Arts and Physical and Health Education leading to the B.A., B.P.H.E. degrees. Matriculation pamphlet, sent on request, includes complete list of scholarships and prizes awarded on entrance and on University work. Write to the Registrar for a copy of Queen ' s In Pictures . The Branksome Slogan 85 Dealers in Government, Municipal and Corporation Securities Ross, Knowles Co. 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For full information, including calendars and bulletins, apply to the Registrar, Victoria College, Toronto. p. S. ROSS SONS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS MONTREAL TORONTO ST. JOHN. N.B. OTTAWA VANCOUVER W. M. BRACE GERALD JEPHCOTT ©. A. KILNER RESIDENT PARTNERS ROYAL BANK BUILDING. TORONTO EMpire 6-3595 The Branksome Slogan 87 T. A. Richardson Co. Members: Toronto Stock Exchange Calgary Stock Exchange Canadian Stock Exchange Winnipeg Grain Exchange I I KING STREET WEST, TORONTO EMpire 6-9971 Offices: Hamilton, Kirkland Lake, Timmins, Noranda, Rouyn, Val d ' Or Private wires connecting Branch Offices, New York and all other leading Exchanges. COMPLIMENTS OF iu Dominion Canada WONc ' t.AN INSURANCE COMPANY 88 The Branksome Slogan NOBLE SCOTT CO. LIMITED 544 KING STREET WEST TORONTO We execute orders as Principles or Agents for GOVERNMENT and MUNICIPAL BONDS and CORPORATION SECURITIES J. F. M. STEWART CO., LIMITED Members: The Investment Dealers Association of Canada 6-8 KING STREET EAST. TORONTO EMpire 4-8333 The Branksome Slogan 89 DIRECTORS Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Labbett, 252 Snowdon Ave. Toronto. HUdson 9-1032 CAMP ADVISOR Miss Ferna Graham Halliday, 43 Oriole Road, Toronto CAMP OCONTO FOUNDED 1925 A SUMMER CAMP FOR GIRLS 5-17 YEARS Situated on Eagle Lake 40 Miles North of Kingston. Ont. For Further Information and Illustrated Brochure Contact the Directors COMPLIMENTS OF WOOD, FLEMING CO., LIMITED Royal Bank Building EM. 4-6161 FINANCIAL. REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENTS 90 The Branksome Slogan BLAZERS n SKIRTS SCHOOL. CLUB. SORORITY AND CAMP BLAZERS MADE TO MEASURE Pleated All Around Skirts or Kilts of Authentic Tartans. Made-to-Measure RICHARDSON ' S 546 YONGE STREET, TORONTO WA. 3-1662 COMPLIMENTS OF Osborne ' s Pharmacy AN ETHICAL PRESCRIPTION PHARMACY offering efficient, courteous service Open from 8.30 a.m. till Midnight Daily with City Wide Delivery GROUND FLOOR, MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING WAInut 2-2156 The Branksome Slogan 91 CANADA ' S GREATEST NAME IN POWER LAWN MOWERS Reel or Conventional Types. Rotary and Sickle-Bar Models Write for Illustrated Folders MAXWELL LIMITED EST. 1857 ST. MARYS ONTARIO You ' ll Enjoy Push Button Cooking with this New . . .Jl 1 ELECTRIC RANGE • Surface elements offer SEVEN different heat selections — the right heat for every kind of cooking. • Large family-size oven has glass window and electric light. You can examine your baking without opening door. • Automatic oven timer leaves you free for other duties and pleasures. • Convenient warming drawer. • All aluminum broiler. FINDLAYS LIMITED CARLETON PLACE, ONTARIO Established I860 Ranges for Electricity — Gas — Coal and Wood 92 The Branksome Slogan ST.ANDREWS COUEGE A U R O A , O N T A R I O A RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL ,N THE COUNTRY (860 Feef Above Sea level) FOR BOYS 9 AND OVER _A souna education and complete P ' -eP ; ;- eilus iiias, beautiful chapel, ) . , ; 111 1 n f pool, nasium, trance I ; vailed grounds, bntiance cation a ' ' -- to prospectus, please il,e Headmaster: G. B. Ketchuni, Established 1797 COOLING GALLERIES FINE PAINTINGS Birks-Ellis-Ryrie Building TORONTO 92 New Bond Street LONDON, ENGLAND Thorne, Mulholland Howson McPherson CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Federal Building Toronto Offices at Gait and Kitchener Licensed Trustees: R. S. McPHERSON E. J. HOWSON The Branksome Slogan 9S COMPLIMENTS OF JAMES P. ARNOTT. Q.C. NYLONS By Gordon Mackay Wear so well And catch the eye. Government and Corporation Securities Walwyn, Fisher Co., Limited 44 KING STREET WEST TORONTO Telephone: EMpire 4-1 131 R. G. McLean Limited PRINTED ADVERTISING BY OFFSET AND LETTERPRESS PROCESSES Calendars, House Organs, Catalogues Street Car Cards, Blotters Counter Cut-Outs, Window Display, Folders, Booklets COMPLETE PRODUCTION OF DIRECT MAIL CAMPAIGNS 94 The Branksome Slogan Shaw Schools Day, Night, Home Study Intensive instruction leading to Recognized Diplonrias Stenography, Accounting, Secretarial, General Office Training SHAW SCHOOLS Head Office: I ISO ay St. WA. 2-3165 Toronto 5, Ontario ENTER ANY TIME You will find . . . The BETTER RESTAURANTS . . . are being served by The Club Coffee Co. LIMITED ; ' llkTMo.l onliis Hit Parade WITH VI-TONE FAST FUDGE MIX fAST fB i • , J I- • fi L x in 3 delicious tiavours — rii ' liiiiW ' chocolai-e, maple, vanilla K N ST. VM ST Chris Wahlroth Clothes TORONTO The Branksome Slogan COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND Look for the seal of perfect baking on every box of biscuits you buy. It ' s your guarantee of the best in biscuits... Chriifties Biscuits HATS HENDERSON 406 Bloor Street East WAlnut 2-4856 The Interesting Jewelry Shop 685 Yonge Street (NEXT TO CHARLES STREET POST OFFICE) • Do you want the unusual and in- expensive in jewelry (especially earrings, pendants and brace- lets) ? Keep conning to the shop that has bloomed into fascination ! DEPENDABLE WATCH REPAIRS 96 The Branksome Slogan G. H. GILDAY REALTOR - INSURANCE PROPERTY AND ESTATE MANAGEMENT • Suite 203 Imperial Bank Chambers 530 Bloor St. West (AT BATHURST) Telephones: ME. 8126 KE. 131 I Clive A. Thomson, LL.B. BARRISTER SOLICITOR NOTARY c o Gibson, Thomson Gibson 912 Federal Building TORONTO I erever good food is served . . . in schools and in places where it is important to serve food of the finest quality and flavour . . . Stafford ' s Food Products are chosen because of their purity and expert pre- paration. STAFFORD FOODS LIMITED Head Office: Toronto Relax... have a Coke The Branksome Slogan 97 OSCAR JOSEPH SIXTY AVENUE ROAD TORONTO WAlnuf 4-6297 Ontario ' s Finest Summer Resort ACCOMMODATES 600 Fire-Resis+ant Buildings Winter Address: 201 BAY STREET Toronto Phone: EM. 4-8401 BIGWIN INN Lake of Bays, Muskoka, Ontario UNIVERSITY COLLEGE University of Toronto University College, the Provincial Arts College, enrols students in all courses leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce. There are fhirty-nine entrance scholarships. Bursaries are available for able students who need assistance. • An illustrative, informative booklet may be obtained by writing to THE REGISTRAR UNIVERSITY COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO TORONTO 5, ONTARIO OUR 59TH YEAR WILSON ' S SWIM FINS For the ultimate in swimming enjoyment use the famous Voit SWIM FINS. MASKS. GOGGLES. SNORKELS THE HAROLD A. WILSON CO. OF TORONTO LIMITED EM. 4-0381 299 YONGE ST.. TORONTO 98 The Branksome Slogan COLLEGE I. I M I T E D Select Secretarial School ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Junior Matriculation or Equivalent SHORTHAND TYPING BOOKKEEPING DICTAPHONE 2 St. Clair Ave. E. WA. 4-4355 Principal: ERMA M. HAUN COMPLIMENTS ROUTLEYS LTD. 744 YONGE ST. TORONTO • WALLPAPER and PAINTS Charles G. Whebby Phm.B. PHARMACIST 261 Avenue Rd. Toronto Telephones WA. 1-3892 Prescriptions WA. 1-3866 Physicians ' Call - WA. 1-1866 Complinnents of DONALD MacLEAN LINENS LTD. 233 YONGE STREET Your Kilt Maker •  Complete Outfits To Order • The Branksome Slogan 99 COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND ROWANWOOD DRUGS I 120 YONGE STREET • PRESCRIPTIONS • COSMETICS HELENA RUBINSTEIN DOROTHY GRAY DUBARRY. ETC. • Delivery Service WA. 3-6394 THE SHUmE NADINE ANGSTROM 15 Dundas St. South OAKVILLE. ONT. • HANDLOOM WEAVING KNITTED WOOLS GIFTS • VISITORS WELCOME Make it a WONDERful Occasion by Serving WONDER Bread and WONDER Cakes and Rolls 183 DOVERCOURT ROAD Phone: LOmbard 1191 100 The Branksome Slcx;an Compliments of The Flintkote Company of Canada, Ltd. 30th Street Long Branch, Toronto 14 Manufacturers of FLEXACHROME Vinyl-Asbesfos floor Hie for floors of lasting beauty and easier maintenance. 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 STREET EAST TORONTO Phone WAlnut 1-2583 CALVIN QUALITY MEATS and POULTRY YONGE STREET AT ST. CLAIR TORONTO Phone WAlnut 1-8462 Harry T. Munro FLOWERS 822 YONGE STREET (At Cumberland) TORONTO MEMBERS F.T.D.A. DAYS WAlnut 2-1 144 The Branksome Slogan 101 COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND Lyoiil Butler Insurance 1 5 WELLINGTON ST. EAST TORONTO ©rug tore Bloor and Sherbourne Sts. TORONTO Phone WAlnut 1-4165 TEXT BOOKS Notes and Translations SCHOOL SUPPLIES SPORTING GOODS COLE ' S 726 YONGE STREET (One Block South of Bloor) BRANCH STORE: 370 BLOOR ST. WEST (One Block West of Spadina) 102 The Branksome Slogan COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND COMPLIMENTS OF MARSHALL ' S DRUG STORE DISPENSING CHEMISTS 412 SUMMERHILL AVE. (Near Maclennan Hill) Phone WA. 1-2222 Toronto Compliments of DOM TONY Compliments of ROSEDALE CLEANERS Ladies work a specialty 417 BLOOR STREET EAST WAInut 1-4604 The Branksome Slogan 103 McMASTER UNIVERSITY with which is affiliated HAMILTON COLLEGE REGULAR COURSES in General Arts (B.A.), Science (B.Sc), Nursing (B.Sc.N.) POST GRADUATE COURSES leading to the Master ' s and Doctor ' s Degree (Ph.D.) A COMPLETE PROGRAMME OF ATHLETICS For Calendar and illustrated brochure apply to THE REGISTRAR. McMASTER UNIVERSITY HAMILTON. ONT. ENQUIRIES INVITED School Insignia Rings, pins, lapel buttons, compacts, shields, medals, trophies, sports day prizes, presentation gifts, dance favours. Designs and estimates submitted without obligation TWO TORONTO STORES BIRKS TEMPERANCE AT YONGE 33 BLOOR W. AT BAIMUTO Underwood MEANS TYPEWRITERS . . . There are more Underwood typewriters in schools because there are more Underwoods in offices. Good positions await Underwood-troined typists. Rent an Underwood for home practice from the nearest Underwood office UNDERWOOD LIMITED 135 VICTORIA STREET (EM. 4-7431) TORONTO 1 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 regu larly. 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, Manager. ROSEDALE BRANCH, Toronto. 104 The Branksome Slogan F. H. DEACON CO. Business Established 1897 Members The Toronto Stock Exchange 197 BAY ST. TORONTO 1 — EMpire 4-3401 MOLESWORTH, SECORD SAVAGE HAROLD J. SAVAGE. M.R.A.I.C. ARCHITECT 18 TORONTO STREET EMpire 8-7752 LANGLOIS, ATKINSON HAUCK CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS R. H. LANGLOIS. C.A.. R. R. ATKINSON. C.A.. C. A. HAUCK. C.A. 18 TEMPERANCE ST.. TORONTO EMpire 3-8009 SHORTEST AND SUREST METHOD MATRICULATION GRADES IX-XIII Small Study Groups, Individual Instruction, Combination Courses — Matriculation and Secretarial Arranged 84 Woodlawn Ave. West WA. 3-2073 Toronto 5. Canada The Branksome Slogan 105 COMPLIMENTS OF F. W. WOOLWORTH CO. BLOOR and YONGE COATS SUITS DRESSES GOWNS n Acn ax limited I 179 BAY STREET TELEPHONE (BELOW BLOOR) TORONTO. ONTARIO WAInun-2321 Breckenridge, McDonald Co. Members The Toronto Stock Exchange The Investment Dealers ' Association of Canada 15 King St. W. Toronto, Ontario EMpire 3-6028 A GOOD POSITION can be yours by qualifying as a stenographer, bookkeeper, or secretary. The Dominion can help you through its — • Fifty years experience. Any Grade XI, XII or XIII Matriculation • Up-to-date equipment. subjects may be completed concurrently • Individual instruction in the with a business course. major subjects. • Expert staff. For Commercial catalogue or Matriculation • Graduates ' Placement. prospectus, write — THE DOMINION BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMI TED 525 Bloor St. West Toronto 4 106 The Branksome Slogan COMPLIMENTS OF S. J. BROOKS AND COMPANY TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE BRITNELL ' S FOR BOOKS The Finest Selection of Books in All Branches of Literature to be found in any Book Shop in Canada. Conne ' Phone or Write to Us. You are more likely to find the books you want at The Albert Britnell Book Shop 765 YONGE STREET WA. 4-3321 Conne in and Browse Around. Open to 5.30 p.m. Fridays to 9 p.m. New Books Delivered Free Anywhere A Good Place to Work If you plan to enter the business world, there is more than just a job available for you at Manufacturers Life. You ' ll work with friendly people who will take a personal interest in your progress. You ' ll appreciate the comfort of the controlled climate in our new air-conditioned building. There ' s also the attractive cafeteria and, of course, the convenience of the uptown location on Bloor Street. FOR INFORMATION CALL MRS. ROCHESTER AT WAInut 4-41 II THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office: 200 Bloor East, Toronto YISITES INTERPROYINCIALES 340 JARVIS ST. WAInut 3-5878 A bureau to arrange contacts for those wishing to visit, or receive visits fronn French-speaking Canadian families, usually on a reciprocal basis and usually in sumnner. Many fronn Branksome have participated. The Branksome Slogan 107 Joan Ellis Beauty Salon 406 SUMMERHILL AVE. (At Maclennan) OPEN EVENINGS WA. 1-7581 Winona Flowers LIMITED 413 BLOOR STREET EAST Phone WAlnut 1-2303 Member of the F.T.D.A. COMPLIMENTS OF BRADDOCK OPTICAL CO 319 BLOOR STREET WEST, TORONTO FASHIONABLE ACCESSORIES and SPORTSWEAR At Prices for the School Girl ' s Budget BLOOR 4 YONGE E . ' ' V ' f ' °r ' lingerie BLOOR BAY ' m ' ' ki i b V 7 Stores in Toronto Nylon Brassieres and oirdles 108 The Branksome Slogan The Gift and Toy Shop 96 BLOOR ST. WEST TOYS GAMES BOOKS GIFTS GREETING CARDS AND FANCY WRAPPINGS MARION C. GAIRNS M. DONALD SMELLIE OLD YORKTON NEW ADDRESS — 133 AVENUE ROAD UNUSUAL EUROPEAN ANTIQUES INDIVIDUAL WEDDING PRESENTS WALnut 4-5347 COMPLIMENTS OF DOROTHY E. BRAND - 282 KEEWATIN AVENUE Telephone TORONTO, ONT. Hudson 9-9351 in the HIGHLANDS OF HALIBURTON BOYS SIX TO ELEVEN. GIRLS SIX TO SIXTEEN Swimming, Boating, Sailing, Canoeing, Trips, Riding, 50 Counsellors COUNSELLOR TRAINING COURSE FOR GIRLS— Sixteen and Seventeen Years of Age A MILE OF LAKE SHORE Camp Directors: Mr. John Hoyle, B. Paed., M.A.; Miss Mary Dennys, B.A. Camp Secretary: MRS. W. E. COCKRAM, 36 Braeside Road, Toronto, Telephone MA. 1630 The Braxksome Slogan 109 REDFERN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED GENERAL CONTRACTORS J. T. F. LICKLEY C, R. REDFERN T. F. BEATTIE W. R. Cuthbert Co. Limited 79 WELLINGTON ST. WEST TORONTO. ONTARIO MANUFACTURERS OF PLUMBERS ' BRASS GOODS Established in I860 When it comes to Driving— COME TO US WILSON DRIVING ACADEMY 1949 Queen Street East Toronto, Ontario Telephone: GRover 7053 L. W. WILSON. Manager After Hours: RIverdale 7302 Telephone EMpire 4-0103 COMPLIMENTS OF Koenig Knitting Mills Ltd. Manufacturers of WOOLLENS. SILKS. COTTON and LASTEX FABRICS 650 KING STREET WEST TORONTO 110 The Branksome Slogan COMPLIMENTS OF Kennels of the Rouge RES ' D. (MR. and MRS. J. H. DANIELL-JENKINS) ROUGE HILL P.O.. ONTARIO Telephone ATlantic 2-2410 BULL MASTIFFS WEST HIGHLANDS PAPILLONS COMPLIMENTS OF VAN KIRK CHIPITS HOWARD ' S SCHOOL OF SAFE DRIVING WA. 4-1175 FOR ANY BRANCH COMPLIMENTS OF JAMES LUMBERS CO. LTD The Branksome Slogan 111 CRAIG 6c MADILL, ARCHITECTS 734 SPADINA AVENUE. TORONTO WAlnut 4-5600 WAlnut 4-1800 ( COMPLIMENTS OF VA PETTIT. HILL and BERTRAM OSCAR HUDSON COMPANY CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS HOLLAND PETTIT, Jr. R. DOUGLAS HILL R. C. BERTRAM 199 BAY ST. EMpire 3-2381 TORONTO 1954 STUDEBAKER 1954 The Only All New Car Now on Display at O ' DONNELL-MACKIE LTD. 1221 Bay Street WAlnut 3-3571 We Have the Car of the Future on Display Today 112 The Branksome Slogan INDEX TO Page A Anderson Buick Pontiac (Canada) Ltd 71 Arnott James P., Q.C 93 B Bank of Nova Scotia, The 67 Borden Co. Ltd.. The 68 British American Oil Company Limited, The 75 Bigwin Inn . 97 Birks 103 Breckenrldge, McDonald Co, 105 Brooks and Company, S. J 106 Britnell Book Shop, The Albert 106 Braddock Optical Co 107 Brand Dorothy E 108 C Collins Cowan I Compliments of the Clans 80 Canadian Bank of Commerce, The 85 Camp Oconto 89 Cooling Galleries 92 Club Coffee Co., The 94 Compliments of a Friend .. 95 Christie ' s Biscuits 95 Coca-Cola 96 Compliments of a Friend 99 Calvin 100 Compliments of a Friend 1 0 1 Cole ' s 101 Compliments of a Friend 1 02 Camp Gay Venture 108 Cuthbert Co. Limited, W. R 109 Craig Madill I I I Compliments of VA I I I D Dominion Securities Corpn. Limited 83 Dominion of Canada General Ins. Co., The 87 Dom Tony 102 Dominion Bank, The 103 Deacon Co., F. H 104 Dominion Business College, The 105 E Ellis Beauty Salon, Joan 107 Evangeline Fashionable Accessories 107 Eaton ' s Inside Back Cover F Findlays Limited 91 Flintkote Company, The 100 Fox Travers, Limited 105 G Godsall Equipment Limited, G. H 74 Gilday, G. H 96 Gift and Toy Shop 108 H Heintzman ... 82 Henderson, Betty 95 Hooper ' s Drug Store 101 Howard ' s School of Safe Driving 110 I Interesting Jewelry Shop, The 95 K Koenig Knitting Mills Ltd. 109 Kennels of the Rouge 110 L Lovick Company Ltd., James 65 Limestone Products Limited 70 Lyon Butler 101 Langlois. Atkinson Hauck 104 Lumbers Co. Ltd., James 110 M Massey-Harris-Ferguson Limited 73 Magee Limited, W. W. 77 Macotta Company of Canada Limited 76 ADVERTISERS Page Maxwell Limited 9| Mackay Gordon By, Nylons f3 McLean R. G., Limited . ' „ ' 93 MacLean Donald, Linens Ltd 8 Munro Harry T. |00 Marshall ' s Drug Store I02 McMaster University |03 Molesworth, Secord Savage 104 Meisterschaft College 104 Manufacturers Life Ins. Co., The 106 N Northway ' s 66 Nor-Baker 81 Newling Co. 83 Noble Scott Co. Limited 88 Neilson ' s Inside Front Cover Osborne ' s Pharmacy 90 Oscar Joseph 97 Old Yorkton 108 O ' Donnell-Mackie Ltd j 1 1 P Platine by Dana 64 Pringle Booth Ltd. 84 Pettit, Hill and Bertram, Oscar Hudson Co. .... Ml Queen ' s University Queensdale Tea Room 84 100 Ridout Real Estate Limited 78 Ritchie-Cook Limited 79 Ross. Knowles Co 85 Ross Sons. P. S. 86 Richardson Co., T, A 87 Richardson ' s 90 Routleys Ltd 98 Rowanwood Drugs 99 Rosedale Cleaners 102 Redfern Construction Company 109 Robinson ' s Market 112 S Simpson ' s . .. 43 Savage Shoes Limited . 69 Steel Distributors Limited . 72 Stewart Co.. Limited, J. F. M 88 St. Andrew ' s College 92 Shaw Schools 94 Stafford Foods Limited 96 Shuttle. The .. .... 99 T Thome. Mulholland. Howson McPherson 92 Thomson. Clive A.. LL.B. 96 U University of Western Ontario, The 82 University College 97 Underwood Limited 103 V Victoria College 86 Vi-Tone Fast Fudge Mix 94 Visites Interprovinciales - 106 Van Kirk Chipits - MO W V ood. Fleming Co.. Limited 89 Walwyn, Fisher Co. 93 V ahlroth Chris. Clothes 94 Wilson Co.. The Harold A 97 Weller College Limited 98 Whebby. Charles. G.. Phm. B. 98 Wonder Bread . - 99 Wool worth Co.. F. W — 105 Winona Flowers . 107 Wilson Driving Academy 109 Please mention The Branksome Slogan , when buying from our Advertisers. HU. 9-1186 416 ST. CLAIR AVE, ROBINSON ' S MARKET FRESH FRUITS and VEGETABLES MEATS and GROCERIES WE DELIVER EATON ' S Jackie will keep you in-the-know on all the data for Teen-timers here at Eaton ' s ... and keep us up- to-date on all your likes, ambitions and ideas! Along with their fellow Junior Councillors and Execs they help us plan the many exciting events for you and the Hi Crowd at Eaton ' s! EATON ' S — The Store for Young Canada