Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1959 volume:

YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 1 COMPLIMENTS OF COLLINS COWAN LIMITED Page 2 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN EATON ' S ' Eyes and Ears ' We at Eaton ' s like to know what ' s going on at your school . . . what ' s tops with your crowd ! Meet the young lady we selected to represent you and your school on Eaton ' s Junior Council. She meets regularly with other ' Reps ' from Toronto and District schools to discuss the things that interest YOU ... and keep US up-to-date on what you want in sports, fashions and fun. EATON ' S The Store for Young Canada The Branksoine Slogan Page 4 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Dear Girls: Charles Kingsley once said, ' Thank God every morning that you have sonnething to do that day, whether you like it or not. Being forced to work, and forced to do your best, will breed in you temperance and self-control, diligence and strength of will, cheerfulness and contentment, and a hundred other virtues that the idle never know ' During this year you have had few idle moments between studies and school activities. Some of the virtues enumerated by Kingsley are undoubtdedly yours, but we expect more from our Branksome graduates than mental, moral, and social attributes, important as these are. Since the founding of the School in 1903 both Miss Scott and Miss Read have placed the Bible in the centre of our teaching. The lessons learned from it should remain with you always. You will, I know, remember the four cornerstones: truth, honesty, justice and purity, and you will not forget to Keep Well the Road. As you look forward to the future remember what another writer, not so well known as Kingsley, has said. After reminding us that we have not been promised ' Skies always blue, ' ' she says: Buf God HATH promised Strength for the day, Rest for the labourer, Light on the way; Grace for the trial Help from above. Unfailing sympathy. Undying love. May courage and strength be yours! Affectionately, YEARxBOOK, 1959 MISS RUTH CRAIG, M.A. Academic Head of the Senior School. Page 6 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN EDITORIAL It is often said in truthful mockery that everyone from fourth form to first year university knows everything. Since the prime purpose of education is to teach the student how to think, and at this stage education is not a finished achievement, this omniscience is natural. We (for I am included in this group) have learned much, but not yet how much there is to learn. University is a preparation for thought, but mainly a lesson of inde- pendance and responsibility which must be learned well by all who wish to advance farther. Life itself is the only school to teach the process of reasoning, and it does not discriminate among its pupils. The only require- ment is an open mind, but unfortunately those of youth are very often closed. Satisfied with the knowledge that books provide, we consider the days of schooling over. In the sense which the words have for students, yes, but we must not shut our minds to learning, for one cannot learn if unwilling, and the opportunity will not come often. In June we will study for our Departmental Examinations, and ' ' try to impress our examiners with a knowledge of our subjects. But it is futile to try to impress anyone else. With years of schooling and experi- ence behind them, our parents and teachers merely laugh at our superior- ity. As we continue in our education, let the idea be always with us — think, and keep an open mind. The more that is learned, the more there is to be learned, and the sign of a man who has learned to think is humility because of his ignorance. If all knowledge could be inscribed in a circle so that all inside was Known, and all outside was Unknown, then as more was learned the circumference of the circle would grow. But as it grew with Knowledge, so would the number of points in it touching the Unknown. JOCELYN AYERS, Editor. YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 7 BRANKSOME I September 9th — School reopened. 19th — Gathering of the Clans. 25th — Memorial Service for Miss McMichael. October 1st — Junior Sports Day. 2nd — Senior Sports Day. 3rd— Old Girls Basketball Game. 10th — Installation of Prefects. Long Weekend. 20th-24th— Ramabai Week. 24th— Form IV Plays. 25th — Has Been ' s Game. 31st — Boarders ' Dance. November 7th-9th — House Girls ' weekend. 24th-Dec. 2nd — Examinations. December 5th— Fourth and Fifth Dance. 19th-Jan. 12th— Christmas Holidays. January 21st — Second Installation. 23rd— The Formal Dance ENTS, 1958- 959 February 11th — Beginning of Lent and Collection. 12th — Interschool Badminton. 13th-16th— House Girls ' Long Weekend. 26th — Interschool Swim Meet. March 2nd-6th — Examinations for I, II, III. 12th — Interschool Volleyball. 18th — Junior Swim Meet. 20th — End of Lenten Collection, Form II Plays. April 10th— Form III Plays. 18th — Alumnae Dinner. 24th— Choir Concert. May 22nd — Strawberry Festival, Graduation Dance. June 7th — Closing Service. 8th — Junior Graduation. 9th — Senior Graduation and Garden Party. Pages THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN HEAD GIRL ' S MESSAGE To be a part of Branksome is a wonderful satisfying feeling. To most of us it is a state of mind, and we cannot really tell exactly when it comes about, although we are very much aware of its pres- ence now. It means that we have joined the ranks of those who have received from Branksome the great gifts of tradition, learning, enthusiasm and endeavour. It means that we have tried to give 6f ourselv es to the school no matter how small the contribution, and that we have taken up our responsibilities wilhngly and with a fierce pride and loyalty to Brank- some burning in our hearts. To many of us it means that we have head girl - lynn Williams been deeply moved when we heard the strains of Handel ' s ' ' Largo , the processional at our school ceremonies, and perhaps our voices trembled ever so shghtly when we rose with all our friends to sing the school song. Or, to be a part of Branksome means to us the laughter, the enthusiasm and the excitement we shared at any of the inter-class or clan activities, or perhaps the bitter-sweet relief and pride as the final curtain was drawn at the end of a form play. However, these sentiments are really an embodiment of the elusive quality, school spirit. No school can be strong without it, for it gives support far better than the school ' s tangible foundation of bricks and mortar. It is indeed the school invisible built on the foundation of spirit that will be remembered longest and most clearly by us all. We of the graduating class say our farewells to Branksome with heavy hearts, but we thank her for all she has given and taught us. She is full to the brim of measureless gifts for all of you too, and you have only to give something of yourselves to her and you will reap untold benefits. Guard the spirit of Branksome well, and do not let it flicker. Play the game ! Keep the flame burning brightly ever ! YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 9 APPOINTMENTS 1 958 - 1 959 HEAD GIRL -Lynn Williams HOUSE PREFECTS Elizabeth Russell, Sandra Shannon, Launi Wilson DAY PREFECTS Gail Adams, Jocelyn Ayers, Susan Coxeter, Nadine Griffiths, Patricia Jacobs, Mary Jull, isodine Koenig, Barbara Kreutzer, Kady MacDonald, Katherine McEachern, Catherine McMullen, Carol Ann Parker, Jane Robertson, Nora Stearns, Ann Wright. SUB-PREFECTS (House) Susan Elliott, Sallie Shannon MacGregor — Elizabeth Watts MacLean — Patricia Strathy McLeod — Jocelyn Ayers Ross — Susan Brown Scott — Heather Waldie CLAN CHIEFTAINS Campbell — Jill Hamilton Douglas — Judith Ireland MacAlpine — Wendy Thompson SUB-PREFECTS (Day) Patricia Cooper, Ida Crummey, Jennifer Grey, Catherine Johnson, Judith Joynt, Brenda Mac- Intyre, Sally Magee, Janef Marshall, Caroline Stanley-Porter, Ruth Thomson, Diane Walker. SUB-CHIEFTAINS Elizabeth Barnes Marilyn Michener Joan Dixon Linda Lewis Pamela Rollason Virginia Ellis Clare Crummey Janet Ament BETA KAPPA SOCIETY President — Nora Stearns Vice-President — Kady MacDonald Secretary -Treasurer — Katherine McEachern Committee — Susan Barker, Patricia Cooper, Ida Crummey, Susan Elliott, Catherine Johnston, Judith Joynt, Susan Kern- ohan, Isolde Koenig, Marie Koenig, Anne Ross, Eva Schury, Launi Wilson, Patricia Wilson. OPHELEO SOCIETY President — Gail Adams Vice-President — Sandra Shannon Secretary-Treasurer — Nadine Griffiths Committee — Patricia Brown, Jennifer Grey, Mary Jull, Barbara Kreutzer, Linda Matthews, Elizabeth Russell, Lynn Williams. LIBRARY ASSISTANTS Anne Wright, Brenda Maclntyre Committee — Joan Edwards, Susan Prestwick, Daphne Palmer, Elizabeth Ruse, Lee Patterson, Karyl Jamieson, Annabel Begg, Clare Crummey, Mary Tweddell, Wendy Bateman, George-Ann McCahill, Joan Whittaker, Doness Hurd, Carolyn Wright. FORM OFFICERS PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY-TREASURER Form VA — Barbara Kreutzer Susan Barker Ida Crummey Form VB — Jennifer Grey Janet Marshall Carol Ann Parker Form V Arts — Patricia Neale Karen McEwen Gai Dawson Form V Com. — Susan Elliott Jill Hamilton Elizabeth King Form IVA — Katharine Adam Sandra Bell Beverley Bothwell Form IVB — Judith Gist Joyce Wright Susan Horsey Form IV Arts — Diane Thomas Penelope Lipsett Joan Ridgway Form IIIA — Isabel Miller Joan MacGregor Sherry Sissons Form IIIB — Linda Lewis Donna Abbey Wendy Stephens Form MA — Bonnie Macgregor Nancy Johnston Carol Lanskail Form IIB — Irene Barnes Holly Fox Penelope Jackson Form lie — Janet Simpson Mary Pearse Jocelyn Hoseason Form IIArts — Lois Slade Sherry Griffiths Leone Robertson Form lA — Catherine Flavelle Margaret Mackay - Carol Sissons Form IB — Jane Currelly Cynthia Clawson Wendy Griner Form IC — Merelie Douglas Ruth Pascoe Jul ia Kelly Page 10 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN OUR STAFFS SIGNATURES YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 11 — i i H. r?tO 2.. J l Page 12 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN PRIZE LIST, 1958 JUNIOR SCHOOL General Proficiency Grade 1 — Deborah Collyer. Grade 2 — Nancy Falconer. Grade 3 — Elizabeth Keith. Grade 4 — Susan Collyer. Grade 5 — Rebecca Chisholm. Grade 6 — Lynn Burton. Grade 7 — Janet Keith, Angela Fusco. Grade 8B — Patricia Cannon. Grade 8A— Cathy Flavelle. Special Prize for Effort Grade 8B — Dee Dee MacLachlin. Scripture Prize Grade 8 — Alexandra Pollock. SENIOR SCHOOL Proficiency Certificates Form I Joan Baulch, Gail Corbett, Kath- erine Davis, Susan Elgie, Judith Favager, Ellenora Fisher, Mar- garet Garbe, Nancy Gelber, Lil- liana Genyk-Berezowsky, Eliza- beth Gray, Heather Griffith, Carol Grover, Shelagh Hewitt, Lynda Holm, Heather Jewell, Nancy Johnston, Janet Long, Elizabeth Myers, Jane Omand, Rosemary Weldon, Patricia Wil- son. Form II Janet Ament, Katie Anderson, Susan Brady, Clare Crummey, Joan Dixon, Nancy George, Penny Grey, Virginia Hender- son, Jennifer Holbrook, Barbara Langley, Norma McLean, Isabel Miller, Jane McKinnon, Carol Robertson, Pamela Rollason, Nancy Schleihauf , Carene Smith, Nancy Williams. Form III Katharine Adam, Judith Ireland, Ehzabeth Watts. Form IV Gail Adams, Jocelyn Ayers, Ida Crummey, Pamela Hardie, Isolde Koenig, Katherine McEachern, Carol Ann Parker, Eva Schury, Caroline Stanley-Porter, Nora Stearns, Ruth Thomson, Lynn Williams, Anne Wright. Form IV Arts Gail Dawson, Karen McEwen. FORM IV PRIZES General Proficiency Gail Adams, Jocelyn Ayers, Is- olde Koenig, Katherine McEach- ern, Ruth Thomson, Lynn Wil- liams. FORM V— PRIZES Mathematics Pamela Whillans. Physics and Chemistry Betty Lou Joynt. English and Biology Hilary Moss. History Joan Henson. French Margaret Benson. Latin Margaret Benson. YEAR BOOK, 1959 PRIZES Form IV Arts Interior Decoration and History of Art — Nellie Alvarez. Form V Arts Interior Decoration — Stephanie Aggett. Home Economics — Anne Fergu- son. Essay Prizes Junior School — Merrill Ann Fea- ron, Janet Keith. Senior School — Jennifer Hol- brook, Hilary Moss. Neatness in Residence Buccleuch House — Marlee Hul- ton. Main House — Sharon Gray. Co-operation in Main Residence Launi Wilson. Work on Slogan Gail Burton. Art Jill Bethune-Williams. Music Appreciation Jocelyn Sams. Library Work Adrienne Allan, Lee Henderson. Loyal Co-operation Lowell Pelton, Elizabeth Ayles- worth, Donna Graham, Joanne Vahant. SPORTS CUPS 1957-1958 Badminton Senior Singles — Margaret Ben- son. Doubles — Margaret Benson and Mary Bigelow. Page 13 Swimming Junior — Faith Harrington. Intermediate — Virginia Ellis. Senior — Barbara Knowles. Diving Judith Ireland. Sports Day Junior — Susan Hamilton. Intermediate — Betty-Lou Joynt. Senior — Mary Ireland. 100 Yard Dash — Janet Mc- Arthur. Bowling Anna Redditt, Katherine Holmes. Tennis Intermediate Singles — Barbara Langley. Senior Singles — Judith Traviss. Senior Doubles — Margaret Ben- son, Gail Burton. Basketball Clan Cup — Douglas. Form Cup — IV A. Clan Award Scott. McLeod Award to Chieftain Jane Robertson. PRIZES VOTED FOR Integrity Joan Henson, fMary Beacon. Sportsmanship Margaret Benson, fNina Chris- tie. Service Mary Ireland, fJane McMur- ray. Page 14 Loyalty ' Suan Moore, fJudith Moore. Perserverance Arlene Walker, fPatricia Wil- bee. School Spirit Betty Lou Joynt, tJoan Maw. Comradeship tGail Lowrey. Day. tHouse. Best All Round Girl Jacqueline Burroughs. Margaret T. Scott Memorial Prizes Memorizing of Scripture Caroline Campbell, Sherrill Campbell, Hilary Cline, Judith THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Gist, Doness Hurd, Diana Mit- chell, Jane Ferguson, Shelley Varley, Irene Twentyman, Anne Stollery. MEDALS Ruth Caven Memorial Scholarship Form IV Isolda Koenig and Katharine McEachern. School Medal — Scholarship Form V Pamela Whillans. Governor General ' s Medal Betty Lou Joynt. Jean Hume Memorial Medal for Leadership Jacqueline Burroughs. THE INSTALLATION OF PREFECTS The rustle of programmes ceased as an impressive procession filed into Rosedale United Church, on Friday morning, October tenth. Led by the Guard of Honour, the clan chieftains proudly held aloft their tartan banners. Last year ' s prefects followed, carrying the school flags of Truth, Honesty, Justice and Purity. Next, red bands distinguished the sub- prefects, and the newly-appointed prefects, clad for the first time in Royal Stewart, marched in unity, presenting a splendid array. In full Highland dress the Head Girl followed and the appearance of Miss Read and the staff completed the procession. From the chancel Miss Read delivered an appropriate message. Each prefect was individually installed by Miss MacNeill, and praised in depend- ability, loyalty or sports. An avalanche of applause filled the church as Lynn Williams, our Head Girl, gracefully accepted the school flag from Jackie Burroughs, her predecessor. Voices then blended in the famihar school song, and a colourful procession emptied the church. The bagpipes were played, for the flrst time by a young Branksomite, thus fulfilHng a Scottish tradition. So ended Branksome ' s first memorable service of 1958. YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 15 INTER-SCHOOL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Another interesting, practical and varied year has been enjoyed by the ISCF, including some excellent, spirited discussions as a result of well- prepared and challenging Bible studies. A Christmas party, which was comprised of bowling, a most unconstitutional Basketball game, a film, a Speaker and refreshments provided a number of girls and guests with a pleasant Saturday afternoon and evening. Interesting speakers from Australia, Ecuador, India and Canada, have added to the success of our meetings. Pres. — Dianne Grove. Vice-Pres. — Ruth Wayman. Sec ' y. — Ruth Thomson. Missionary Sec. — Judy Wyse and I.S.C.F. class reps, form the Executive of I.S.C.F. BETA KAPPA REPORT, 1958-59 Our season opened on Friday, October the thirty-first with the Boarders ' Dance. The common room was transformed into a menagerie of swinging spiders, bats, large orange cats, scarecrows, witches and glowering candle-lit pumpkins. All who attended wore masks adding to the traditional Hallowe ' en atmosphere. Prizes were given to the most unusual masks. SLOGAN EDITORS Front row: Jocelyn Ayers (Editor-in-chief), Miss Livingston, Patricio Jocobs (Advertising). Secor d row-. Diane Wolker (Ptiotogrophy and Art), Jane Robertson (Sports). Editorial Commiitee-. Judy Gist, Judy Ireland, Isolde Koenig, Carolyn Stanley-Porter, Carole Tovell. Advertising Committee-. Gail Dawson, Martha Corrigan, Joan Hancock, Lorna Luke, Linda Mathews, Sharyn Metcalfe, Susan Monier, Anne Ross, Penny Petersen, Judy Sykes, Ruth Wayman. Page 16 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Our Christmas Dance was held on Friday, December the fifth. Festive decorations of snowflakes, candles, white and blue balloons, and silver- tinted pine boughs were appropriate for the snov y season. The windows were outlined with coloured lights — thanks to Mr. White! — and Miss Read provided a gayly lit Christmas tree. Refreshments were served in the dining-room. Perhaps our committee will have a vague recollection of our next endeavour — Miss Read ' s Dance? Five hundred gold stars hung from mauve, green, and turquoise-tinted ' ' clouds , and poplars, pines and birches covered the walls. The backdrop, a tranquil scene of lake, moon and trees, contrasted with the exuberant music of Bobby Gimby ' s orchestra. Pale-tinted lights added to the theme. Dancing was resumed after supper, and one o ' clock brought a sad farewell to a thoroughly en- joyed evening. Our thanks to Miss Read for a truly wonderful night. All are looking forward to the Graduation Dance with expectation and yet a little sadness. The Strawberry Festival for the girls in first to fourth forms will be held on the same night as the Graduation Dance. Good luck fourth form- ers, and have fun. NORA STEARNS— President. OPHELEO REPORT As the work of the Opheleo Committee for the year draws to a close, we look back in retrospect at some of the deeds and the accomplishments. The year ' s work began with a very strenuous, but most successful Ramabai week in the end of October. The campaign started with slides of Mukti Mission, showing the urgent needs of the Indian people for whom we were canvassing. Next on the agenda, and on the ' ' lighter side was the skit, Little Red Ramabai . The committee members were well dis- guised as the wolf, woodcutter, etc. The Wishing Well was a marvellous success in that we received over twenty dollars in pennies . . .of course we never did hear whether those wishes came true or not. Our final totals were astounding — almost double those of former years. The seniors brought in an average of $1.13 per student, the juniors $1.01 per student. The class pennant was won by IV-A. Following the Christmas hohdays, we pleaded for old Christmas cards, which were to be sent to the Mukti Mission in India. The results were overwhelming .... we had so many cards that we scarcely knew where to begin. Hearty thanks must go to the committee for their patience in bundling them up, and especially to the staff of the General Oflftce for putting up with us for so long. With Easter came the annual Lenten collection. Explanations were made as to our aim of helping those in need across the world. The collec- tion progressed very well. This year ' s collection was not a class competi- tion, but III-B ' s bake sale certainly increased our totals. In conclusion, the Opheleo committee feels that every Branksomite YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 17 in both Junior and Senior Schools has contributed generously and has had a very real interest in our work. We are most grateful. OPHELEO FINANCIAL REPORT Collections Ramabai Collection $ 680.02 Lost and Found Sale $ 21.45 Lenten Collection $ 357.00 Total $1058.47 Disbursements Ramabai Mission $ 200.00 Support of Teacher at Manmad $ 75.00 Support of Orphan at Manmad $ 50.00 Hospital in Nazareth $ 50.00 North African General Mission $ 50.00 Hospital in Bethlehem $ 50.00 Literature for Canadian Soldiers $ 100.00 Bible Society $ 50.00 MISS READ AND THE PREFECTS First row: K. McMullen, I. Koenig, L. Williams, Miss Read, J, Ayers, G. Adams, S. Shannon. Second row.- B. Russell, B. Kreutzer, S. Coxeter, K. McEochern, K, MocDonald, N. Stearns, A. Wright. Third row. M. Juil, L. Wilson, J. Robertson, P. Jacobs, C. A. Parker, N. Griffiths. Page 18 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Gideon Society $ 25.00 Evangel Hall Mission $ 50.00 Canadian Lumbermen $ 25.00 Branksome Hall Bed in Ludhiana Hospital $ 50.00 China Inland Mission in China $ 50.00 General Missions Fund $ 221.47 General Expenses $ 12.00 Total $1058.47 GAIL ADAMS, President U.N. DELEGATION REPORT Early in October nineteen girls were chosen from third and fourth forms to represent Branksome, and take part in the fifth model United Nations General Assembly. This year our country was the newly-formed Ghana. Every other Sunday at Victoria College there were meetings with other delegations. We were divided into four groups to discuss the main topics brought before the Assembly: Territorial Waters, the Formosa Crisis, U.N. Special Fund and Segregation. The weekend of January sixteenth was the Model Assembly. On Fri- day night there was a debate to decide the topics of discussion for the following day. The meeting adjourned until Saturday morning, when the discussion groups on the four topics retired the committee to prepare and amend the resolutions to put before the General Assembly in the after- noon. After lunch at Hart House debates followed at a furious pace until the session was adjourned early in the evening. We would like to thank Mrs. Coulter for her help and encouragement. The Ghanese delegation to the Fifth Model Assembly was as follows : Speakers: Judy Gist, Susan Brown, Judy Sykes and EHzabeth Head. Alternates: Judy Ireland, Linda Matthews, Katharine Adam and Penny Peterson. Observers: Carol Robertson, Janet Ament, Barbara Clark, Barbara Langley, Norma McLean, Jane McKinnon, Carene Smith, Isabel Miller, Lynn Robinette, Libby Barnes, Martha Corrigan and Clare Crummey. JUDY GIST, Head Delegate. YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 19 UNITED NATIONS CLUB REPORT Executive: President — Sandra Bell. Vice-President — Barbara French, Secretary-Treasurer — Joan Dixon. Many time consuming activities at Branksome, often make it difficult for the U.N. Club to have meetings. There were, however, several inter- esting opportunities for the club members this year. Firstly, a few girls who enjoy correspondence, received pen-pals from foreign countries : Japan, Germany, France, Switzerland and Austria were some of the fascinating countries to be visited by letter. Every girl in the Club had a chance to visit New York this Easter and some are fortunate enough to be going. Folders were sent to the Club telling about this organized tour, which of course includes a trip to the United Nations Building. Shortly after Christmas a debate was held in the library, under the heading, Resolved that there should be a world government. Many good points were brought forward on this controversial subject. I trust everyone has taken note of the U.N. Corner. Barbara Clark and her crew have worked hard and succeeded in keeping it interesting and colourful. Although this is only the United Nations Club ' s second year, we hope it will continue to grow, becoming an important part of Branksome life. THE SUB-PREFECTS First row. C. Stanley-Porter, J. Grey, J. Marshall, S. Elliot. Second row. S. McGee, R. Thompson, D. Walker, I. Crummey, B. Mclntyre. Third row: P. Cooper, C, Johnstone, J. Joynt, S. Shannon. Page 20 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN THE TUNNEL It was Monday when he first heard the voices ; voices that were thick, and distant and blurred, as if they came from a long way off, through a long, long tunnel perhaps. Today was Wednesday, and Robert became annoyed as he felt the singing in his ears that always preceded the weird cries. This time they seemed almost to be crying, they pleaded so desperately. It is not too late! Tell the world. Tell someone ; tell anyone. Robert laughed, loudly and hoarsely, and cruelly. Today was the day the voices had told him the world was to end. What had they said exactly? He struggled to remember, for his mind was old and dim. A meeting of the Outer Planetary Commission Board. A meeting to discuss Earth. Too many wars, too many bombs, too many cruel empty people. Could not be allowed to remain. He laughed again. Just as we burn the garbage we think clutters our world, he thought, so other worlds. . . . But the bitter taste of this idea sobered him. He tried hard to remem- ber what else the voices had said, for somehow it all seemed desperately important to him now. Why had he heard them speak and no one else? His mind had wandered that morning two days ago, as it often had lately. His poor slow mind, weakened further by age. But that day his thoughts had stumbled across a tunnel — hollow and vaste, black and yet white. How had they explained it? A thought tunnel. A projection of thought waves. They had been searching for someone. Anyone. Someone to tell. Someone who would warn the others and perhaps save them. But minds were closed, and empty and dark. Busy minds, and clut- tered. When they had searched out Robert, their waves of thought were not rejected. He had heard them call through the tunnel. Save mankind! Tell your people. There is a chance they will understand, and change. They must understand. He must try. Try. Try! Their only hope! Robert began to laugh again, wildly, insanely. If he kept his secret, if he did not tell anyone, later today everyone would vanish. Disappear! The old landlady could no longer nag for the next rent payment; the little black and white dog would no longer nip his heels. And with all the force of conviction he could muster, which was difficult, for the voices were very loud now, he cried out that Man was not worth saving, that life was a cruel and pointless joke, and that it might be better if it all were finished, and someone could start all over again. He would never tell! The force of all this struggle had wearied him, and he turned and stumbled off, and was gone. And later that day everything, his landlady, the nasty little dog, and the whole city, the world, everything was gone too. KADY MacDONALD, VA. YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 21 SENIOR CHOIR REPORT Under wonderful leadership, the Senior Choir, this year, has brought many honours to Branksome. Beginning in September, the seventy seven of us would gather together every week in Buccleugh House to practice songs for our forthcoming Carol Service in December. This year at our service we sang such songs as, How Far is it to Bethlehem? and, ' Lo How a Rose, and many of the traditional Christ- mas carols. On February 18th we competed at the Kiwanis Festival. We sang two songs, one was ' ' La Fuite de la Lune, and the other, ' 1 Wandered Lonely as a Cloud. We were thrilled to hear that we had come first with 86%. In early April, we will be singing at a Teacher ' s Convention at North Toronto Collegiate and later this spring we will give a concert to end the year. Our thanks are extended to Mrs. Coutts for her patient guidance and to our accompanist. Miss Lea. President — Carole Tovell. Vice-President — Diana Style. Secretary — Barbara French. CHOIR EXECUTIVE Carole Tovell (President, Senior Choir), Barbara French (Secretary-Treasurer, Senior Choir), Diana Style (Vice-President, Senior Choir). Sitting: Christine Husband (President, Junior Choir). Page 22 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Committee — Lorna Luke, Martha Corrigan, Dianne Grove, Jennifer Holbrook, Heather Waldie, Carene Smith, Isabel Miller. CAROL SERVICE And still they come each year To hear a flood of surging song poured fourth From amateurish voices Silvered now by deep defeire to please. And still they come and fill each place. And stand against the darkened wall, And listening, watch; And joy again in the spirit of Christmas, Warmed by the children ' s voices. Lightened by the shining faces. Do you see my Julia where she stands Singing with such a will? Only one of many making Christmas cheer. Creating atmosphere, under the guidance Of a practiced hand. The thirty-third Annual Carol Service of Branksome opened with twelve beautifully blended voices singing ' 0 Little Town Of Bethlehem . The delicate notes died away giving place to the gay, joyous carols sung by the Junior school. An international flavour was added by carols from France, Norway and old Bohemia. A noticeable change of atmosphere attended the procession of the Senior Choir. They continued the programme with carols mostly un- accompanied such as Lo, How A Rose and Quem Pastores . The massed voices of the Senior School ended this memorable pro- gramme on a note of exaltation with a resounding ' ' Gloria In Excelsis Deo. YEAR BOOK, 1959 Our Album of Graduates PREFECTS GAIL ADAMS (1953-59)— This Ti-cat fan came to us from Hamilton. Gail is president of the Opheleo, and past president of the choir. She has played on school basketball, tennis and badminton teams, but her main interest is skiing. Destination: Honour Science at U.C. JOCELYN AYERS (1 954-59)— Capable Editor of the Slogan , Joey has been a member of the choir, U.N., group of twelve, and McLeod chieftain, as well as manager of the baseball team. Next year includes introducing fausty and red felt to Sherborne School. Have fun, old chap! SUSAN COXETER (1 953-59)— Her voice was ever soft . . . Sue ' s public speaking ability won her the trip to New York last year. She is our Eaton ' s representative, former Campbell clan chieftain, a choir member and she has played on the second basketball team. Destination: U. of T. NADINE GRIFFITHS (1 954-59)— VA ' s Guide Lieu- tenant, Griff is also a camp counsellor and life- saving instructor. She is a member of the choir and the Opheleo, and was a U.N. delegate. She has played on school baseball teams and an honour- ary basketball team. Destination: U. of T. nursing. PATRICIA JACOBS (1 943-59)— Branksome has been Patsy ' s life for sixteen years, and as advertising editor of the Slogan, she has a |ob. Also past delegation leader of the U.N. and club president, our golfer (?) plans Arts and Science at an American university. MARY JULL (1954-59)— Just step on her toes! Last year ' s McLean chieftain Mouse is a mem- ber of the Opheleo and the choir. She has pJayed on school basketball and baseball teams, and is one of our excellent swimmers and divers. Destina- tion: Trinity and points west. ISOLDE KOENIG (1 946-59)— There isn ' t much that Salt hasn ' t done in her thirteen years at Branksome. She has played basketball, baseball and volleyball, worked on U.N., Slogan, Beta Kappa and the lib- rary, and sung in the choir. She ' s headed for Science at St. Mike ' s in the fall. BARBARA KREUTZER (1 957-59)— VA ' s president came to Branksome last year from North Toronto C.I. Bonnie is a member of the Opheleo and the U.N. Club. She is the captain of the third basketball team, and played on class and clan teams. Destination: General arts at Trinity. KADY MacDONALD (1 954-59)— Our future itinerant artist. Kady is Vice-President of the Beta Kappa, has sung in the choir, and worked on the Slogan, U.N., and Honourary Basketball Team, as well as decorated many lovely bulletin boards. Destination: Bicycling through Britain, then U. of T. KATHERIN E McEACHERN (1954-59)— I absolutely love Eloise. Kathi, as secretary-treasurer of the Beta Kappa, has been keeping the books and the committee solvent. Her interests are otherwise directed at ballet, the choir and — Eloise. They ' ll both be in English at U. of T. next year. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN PREFECTS CATHERINE McMULLEN (1 954-59)— Our enthusiastic sports captain has been guiding lesser athletes through Branksome for five years. She dabbles in everything through choir, volleyball, baseball, and tennis to first team basketball. Her great interest is sports (no!) and she plans Soc and Phil at U.C. next year, CAROL ANN PARKER (1 957-59)— Carol has been at Branksome for only two years, and has already made her indellible mark on the school. A member of class basketball and volleyball teams and an art enthusiast, Carol plans Teachers College in the fall. Geometry anyone? JANE ROBERTSON (1 952-59)— Wee Janie hailed v ith her heather from St. Hilary ' s, Edinburgh. Since then she has flung her way through basketball, badminton, and tennis, and worked with the choir, group of twelve, and Slogan. Destination: Nursing at U. of T. ELIZABETH RUSSELL (1957-59)— Laugh and the world laughs with you. Sherb ' s Petty Bussell is a member of the Opheleo and has played on the third basketball team, as well as clan and class teams. Interests include water-skiing and figure skating. Destination: Western University. SANDRA SHANNON (1 957-59)— Kitchener ' s loss to Branksome is Vice-President of the Opheleo, member of the choir and 1st Basketball Team, and has slugged her way to fame in baseball. Sandy ' s sunny nature will be a great asset at the School of Nurs- ing, U. of T., next year. NORA STEARNS (1943-59)— As Beta Kappa Presi- dent this year, Nora has done an excellent job, and has won the recognition of all. She plays school basketball, as well as other class and clan sports. After a year in Switzerland, Nora takes up the lamp at Wellesley. LYNN WILLIAMS (1 954-59)— Even as busy Head Girl this year Lynn has managed to keep a finger in the choir, group of twelve. Beta Kappa, Opheleo and second team basketball. She is known for her form parties, and our loss in ' 60 is Trinity ' s gain. LAUNI WILSON (1 957-59)— Launi came from Inger- soll District Collegiate Institute. This year she is a member of the Beta Kappa and choir. Her interests include travelling, (some day . . .) Swimming, golf, and music. Next fall she plans to enter Honour Household Science at Western. ifc ANNE WRIGHT (1954-59) — Roon , well-liked for her cheerful outlook on work, has been the Chief Librarian this year. She was also the very enthusiastic Team Captain of The Toys , member of the choir, Opheleo, and Goodies Club . After roving through Britain, Anne sails for Trinity. 1959 ACADEMIC PATRICIA ARNOLD (1 958-59)— All the way from Haileybury, Ontario, Pat is a valuable addition to Sherb. Her main interests are camping, teaching life-saving and taking part in sports — basketball, swimming, riding and figure-skating. Destination: Soc. and Phil at U. of T. SUSAN BARKER (1 958-59)— Our super import from Sherborne school this year has made herself known for work on the basketball teams, lifesaving, and Beta Kappa activities. We are sorry to see her head back to England to Secretarial College, but she wants to come back. JUDITH CAIRNS (1 958-59)— Jooode came to us in the fall from Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute. Besides liking safety in numbers, (particularly No. 4) she is interested in skiing. Next year she intends to return home to attend MacDonald College. PATRICIA COOPER (1 953-59)— Coop , one of the bridge enthusiasts of Va, is a sub-prefect, member of the Beta Kappa and choir, and past member of the Slogan. Besides industriously playing at basket- ball and volleyball, she is a devoted skier. Next year: Trinity College. IDA CRUMMEY (1956-59)— Ida is the good-natured secretary-treasurer of VA, a sub-prefect, and member of the Beta Kappa. She is also an eager partici- pant in class and clan sports. Best of luck at the School of Nursing, U. of T.I MARILYN FLEMING (1 958-59)— Marilyn, who came to B.H.S. from Havergal this fall, is interested chiefly in art and music, as well as the enjoyable pastimes of learning, lounging, and living. Next year she plans to study Art and Drama. MARGARET GRAY (1 957-59)— Marg, our representa- tive from the Kirkland Lake District, is a member of the senior choir. Besides singing, she is to be seen skiing, swimming, or playing badminton, and is also one of Branksome ' s few curlers. Destination: P. O.T. at U. of T. JENNIFER GREY (1 955-59)— Jennifer came from St. Clements, and is an able Opheleo member and past member of the Slogan Advertising Committee, guard on the second basketball team and a tennis enthusiast. We shall miss your dramatic assistance at B.H.S. Jen. Good luck in England! CATHARINE JOHNSON (1 956-59)— Johnny entered Branksome three years ago and with her came friendliness. Excelling at class and clan basketball and baseball, she is a member of the Beta Kappa ' ■ ' i and the Group of Twelve. It ' s P. O.T. at U. of T. next year. LI NDA JOHNSTON (1 957-59)— Famous for that mischievous grin, Linda came from East York last year and has since risen to become B.H.S. ' s champion bowler, and a swimming enthusiast. She plans to enter P. O.T. in two years — those lucky patients. Best of luck, Linda. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN ACADEMIC JUDITH JOYNT (1952-59)— Sub-prefect, member of the Beta Kappa and choir, Judy is known for her accuracy as a forward on the 1st Basketball team. A lover of sports, she also takes part in all the other athletic events. Future: Soc. Phil, at Trinity. MARIE KOENIG (1 945-59)— Laugh and the world laughs with you. VB ' s art rep. is a B.H.S. veteran of fourteen years. An ardent basketballer both class and clan, Marie is also on the Beta Kappa. Outside interests — things arty, music and eating. Destination . . . pursuit of . . . art in Paris. SUSAN KERNOHAN (1 957-59)— Sue came last year from N. T.C.I, to divide her interests between basket- ball, volleyball, badminton, and this year the Beta Kappa. Her outside activities include skiing and her Sunday School class. U. of T. paves the way to the Institute of Child Study, then teaching grade two. LILLIAS DE LOM (1 958-59)— Lil came this year from Barrie Collegiate. She has been a great asset to VB, always with a cheery word and a happy smile. An ardent reader, singer and traveller to Europe, she plans history and Philosophy at U. of T. in the fall. MARION LUCA (1 957-59)— Marion, one of our South American girls, came here two years ago and has since interested us all in Latin America and Caracas. She played on the class basketball teams, and Luke plans to attend the University of Geneva in Switzer- land. MARGARET LYONS (1 958-59)— Marg hails from Sault Ste. Marie, and came this year to take her Senior Matric. at B.H.S. Interested in ail sports, Marg is particularly fond of water-skiing and basketball. Michigan State University next year and there she will study restaurant management. GAIL MacALPINE (1 954-59)— Silence is golden . In the past five years Gail has often been a member of clan and class volleyball and basketball teams. She is also a past President of the I.S.C.F. Her interests include music, skating, and water-skiing. Future? BRENDA MaclNTYRE (1 955-59)— Her help was ever nigh. Brenda came from Westmount High, Montreal, four years ago. She is school librarian and an avid basketball and baseball supporter. She lives to swim and skate, and has sights of nursing in her eyes. SALLY MAGEE (1948-59)— A smile is worth a for- tune. This year ' s Simpson ' s representative, Sally is a sub-prefect, and was a member of the Opheleo. She is also an avid McLeod supporter. Next year she plans to enter Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal. JANET MARSHALL (1 954-59)— Janet is a sub-prefect and vice-president of VB. Branksome ' s bundle of fun has enlivened many spares with her histoires d ' Europe. A loyal member of class and clan basket- ball teams, antique cars and bird-watching are her loves. Destination: Assumption University. YEAR BOOK, 1959 ACADEMIC CAROL McGOWAN (1 958-59)— Carol came this year from O.L.C. to add her talents to VB ' s. She has played class basketball, and is interested in riding, diving and swimming. Her plans are undecided, but she ' s heading for University next year. Best of everything, Carol. ELIZABETH McKAY (1 958-59)— Liz is well known around B.H.S. for her cheery smile and helpful manner. She came to fifth form from Sault Ste. Marie where her main interests are cub reporting and being a Queen ' s guide. She hopes to continue journalism next year. INGRID MEENEN {1 954-59)— Ingrid ' s home is in El Salvador, Central America. Her ability to converse freely in Spanish and German as well as English is the envy of her fellow Vth formers. Ingy has played on school badminton and tennis teams — destination: Arts at U. of T. JUDITH MILES (1 957-59)— Two years ago Judy came to Branksome from Jarvis and has since been win- ning friends with her quiet smile and spirit. She never fails to support VB, and her outside interests are skating and swimming. Next year — Queen ' s University. ANNA REDDITT (1 954-59)— Anna is one of Brank- some ' s bowling stars. She is a valuable member of both school and clan bowling teams, and plays on her class volleyball team. Her outside interests in- clude photography. Her destination is Teachers College. ROBERTA RUSSELL ( 1 958-59)— Roberta comes to us from Westdale Collegiate, Hamilton, and we are all very glad ' smiling Bobby ' arrived. In the one year she has been here she has played on class and clan volleyball and basketball teams. Next year — nursing. EVA MARIA SCHURY (1 954-59)— There is a garden in her face . . . Four and a half years ago Eva came to us from Argentina. Globetrotter and Betta Kappa member she fills the odd spare moment with riding and skiing. Next year modern languages, mayhap at Trinity? SALLIE SHANNON (1956-59)— I could have danced all night. This girl loves parties. Sallie is a sub-prefect and a choir member. She plays on class and clan teams, and also enjoys skating and water-skiing. With her flair for acting, she heads for radio or T.V. work. LOIS SMITH (1957-59)— Lois, formerly of Earl Haig, has been here for two years. She plays basketball and badminton, and supports VA at all class func- tions. She plans to attend U. of T. next year in P. O.T. Best of luck in everything. Piccolo. CAROLINE STANLEY-PORTER (1 953-59— Vive Es- pana — vive los matadores! Carmen, an outstanding scholar of world affairs, VA ' s art representative, U.N. member. Slogan worker and choir harmonizer is a sub-prefect whose wine of life is Bullfights, Badinage and Broadway . Trinity, take note. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN ACADEMIC JOANNE STORIE (1958-59)— Jo came to Branksome from Oshawa Collegiate and Vocational Institute. She is a popular resident of Sherborne House, whose interests include jazz and popular music, and sports, including swimming, golf, skating, skiing and water- skiing. Destination: arts. JUDITH TEGLASSY (1956-59)— Judy came to Canada from Hungary, and has managed to retain just enough of her attractive accent. She plays basket- ball for class and clan, and enjoys riding. Her interests include opera and art, and she plans interior decoration in Utah, U.S.A. RUTH THOMSON (1 952-59)— My beautiful! My Arab steed! Ruthie, who is probably Branksome ' s sole Judo participant, is a sub-prefect with a lively sense of humour. She has been a member of the library committee, and Secretary-Treasurer of the I.S.C.F. Destination: Toronto Bible College. J DIANE WALKER (1 954-59)— Take your cameras! Our art and photography editor has been cultivating the shutter finger at B.H.S. since September. Other activities include U.N., French Club, basketball and baseball, skiing, riding, radio and the Y.P.C. Club. Di heads for Trinity. PATRICIA WILSON (1 952-59)— Tricia is a member of the Beta Kappa and the choir. She is a second basketball team guard, and her hobbies include skiing, parties and flashing the starry smile on VA. Next year she ' s nursing at the Royal Victoria in Montreal. JUDITH WYSE (1954-59)— Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever. Judy will always be remembered for her shy smile. She is an active member of the I.S.C.F. and outside activities in- clude badminton, photography, swimming and archery. Destination unknown, at present. ARTS AND COMMERCIAL NELLY ALVAREZ (1 956-59)— The secret of life is in art Petite Nelly, who left Caracas for Branksome two years ago, is art rep for V arts this year. She plans to take her talent and her smile to Ontario College of Art. Much suerte, amiga. JEAN BALKWILL (1 956-59)— Jean has been at Branksome for three years, and during that time has become famous for her knowledge of everyone in the Arts and Commercial forms. Although her future is undecided, we know she ' ll do well in her chosen field. CIRELDA BLACKHALL (1 956-59)— Cirela, a Brank- somite of three years ' standing, is known for her blonde hair and her sunny smile. A resident of Sherborne, her interests include skating, bowling and visiting the children in the Home for Incur- ables. Best of luck, Cirelda. ANNE COLMAN (1956-59)— I must go down to the sea again . . . The Caribbean, that is. Anne-of-the-velvet-voice hoils from Nassau, which might account for her delight in water-skiing, sailing and spear-fishing. Next year will see her at Bay Path Junior College, Massachusetts. I 17 A RTS AND COMMERCIAL HEATHER DEAKIN (1 958-59)— Heather joined five commercial this year from Fisher Parl Collegiate in Ottawa. Although quiet Heather is a busy person with her many activities which include singing, bowling, swimming and horseback riding. Good luck in the future. Heather. GAIL DAWSON (1 956-59)— Gai came from Leaside High, and collects the money as class secretary- treasurer. A member of the advertising committee, she also plays on clan and class teams. Studies at the Artists ' Workshop this summer interest Gai, then off to O.A.C. SUSAN ELLIOTT (1 957-59)— Susan, who is on the Beta Kappa committee, came from Oshawa Collegiate Vocational Institute. She has played class basketball, and enjoys art, figure skating, swimming, and water- skiing in the Haliburton Highlands. Next year she heads for secretarial work. JILL HAMILTON (1 950-59)— Noted for her rosy cheeks and beaming smile, Jill is the enthusiastic Campbell clan chieftan. She has been with us for nine years, excelts in class basketball and enjoys swimming at Bala. This twin is also a member of the choir. DONESS HURD (1 956-59)— Doness came to us three years ago from Kirkland Lake Collegiate and has since then added a great deal of spirit to whatever she undertook — acting, sports and library work. Doness ' future plans include O.A.C, Bermuda and touring Paget East. WENDY JACOBSEN (1 954-59)— Wendy, a Brank- somite of five years, has made her reputation as a skater. Other interests include riding and swimming, but P.T. is an anathema to her. Best wishes and luck for whatever course you decide, Wendy. ELIZABETH KING (1 956-59)— Three years a Brank- somite, Beth is vice-president of V commercial and a member of class and clan basketball teams. Her interests include swimming, water-skiing, skating and tennis, and she plans on secretarial work. Keep them laughing, Beth. JANE KIRKHAM (1 956-59)— Three years ago an im- port from St. Mildred ' s, Kirk has been holding the sopranos in the choir to their part ever since. Interested in riding and work at Mooredale House, she plans a career in practical nursing, and then the airlines. JUDITH MANSUR (1 956-59)— Judie has been with us for thre years and during that time has supported her class at games. Her interests lie in ski trips to Whiteface at Lake Placid, and parties. After the S.A.C. trip to Europe — O.A.C. Best of everything, Judie. KAREN McEWEN (1 957-59)— The vice-president of VArts with two years at B.H.S. to her credit, Karen plays basketball, baseball, badminton, swims and models. Also a music enthusiast and party-goer, she plans to sing her way through O.A.C. next year. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN ARTS AND COMMERCIAL DARYL MURRAY (1 957-59)— St. Catherine ' s Colle- giate Institute lost Dcryl two years ago when she joined four arts at Branksome. Since then she has taken part in many activities, and this year is class games captain. Her interests include art, and a certain red convertible. SHARYN METCALFE (1 956-59)— Sharyn came from Havergal College three years ago to dance her way into many activities — the Slogan advertising com- mittee, class and clan basketball and the C.N.E. Grandstand show. Her future includes O.A.C. and more dancing. Where did the pony tail go? PATRICIA NEALE (1 956-59)— From L.P.C.I. Pat came to win us with a disarming grin. Class president of VArts, and outstanding in sewing class, she has modelled her creations for us in our fashion shows. Heading to Guelph to MacDonald Hall, we wish her all the best. DAPHNE PEACOCK (1 957-59)— Daphne came from the Sacred Heart Convent to Branksome two years ago. She plays on her class basketball team, swims, dives and is an excellent skier. DafF plans to go to Switzerland to school next year, Vive la Suisse. SUSAN QUINN (1 957-59)— Susan came to Brank- some from Downsview Collegiate, and while here, has been a player on her class basketball team. She is also a very good typist. Sue enjoys both swimming and skating, and with her persevering spirit, we know she ' ll do well in the future. JOYCE RAHAM (1 958-59)— Joy made her home with us after attending Northern Technical-Commercial School — but home Is where the heart is She is a U.N. club member, and other interests include various sports and fashion designing. Her future is in secretarial work. MEREDITH RAY (1 958-59)— Marty came this year from Mount St. Agnes Academy in Bermuda. She enjoys tennis, skating and horseback riding, and is well known for her skill at the calypso. Marty ' s future is undecided, but we are sure she ' ll do well. MARGOT SEYMOUR (1 957-59)— Margot has been at Branksome two years since her departure from Barrie Collegiate Institute. The wild blue yonder seems to be calling Margot as she hopes to become an airline hostess next year. Her outside interests in- clude swimming, skating and boating. ANN STOREY (1 956-59)— Ann left St. Clements three years ago to come into 1 1 Arts, and she has been making friends and good impressions ever since. A member of the class basketball team, Ann likes swimming and bowling. Future plans are undecided. DAVIDA VALENTINE (1 957-59)— From L.P.C.I., Davida ' s main interests are skating, swimming, water-skiing and golf, and she played on her class basketball team. Immediate plans include a trip to Europe and job as an air hostess. After that, who knows. Good hunting, Davida. YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 31 ARTS AND COMMERCIAL CAROLYN WRIGHT (1955-59) — In four years at Branksome Carolyn has been enthusiastic in all class activities, a member of the library committee and a McLeod to the core. Her interests are basketball, bowling and swimming. She plans on being an airline stewardess. EASTER LILY IN OUR GARDEN Fair lily, you stand so straight, so tall, so white; you lift your golden heart ; your gentle lips turn up to echo celestial choirs ; so humble; your arms reach out to welcome all the world; so pure. You wait, God ' s unfound gift to men. Love, Joy, Peace. Alas, your beauty shines unseen. We men, we know not yet to stand so tall, to raise our heart to Heaven. Too proud, we Easter Lily — Beverley Trent, IV Arts Graduation 1958 dare not touch the ground ; humility we shun. We laugh. We sneer, and wrap around the greyish cloak of shade to hide our sin, our fear. Yea, we know to fear, but still we stumble on, our head bent low, our soul so cold. We men, we are many. And yet. We stand alone. Fair lily, guide us from our alien path. Let men once more stand straight, stand tall. ISOLDE KOENIG, VA. Page 32 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN EXCERPTS FROM CLASSES: ' ' What is the verb in this sentence? ' ' I ' m afraid I don ' t know. I didn ' t think you would — I just wanted to see if your joints were still working. But Miss Sime, I just can ' t think today. Yes, that is a drawback. And so, Miss Phillips, we ' re having a cave-man lunch at noon — no dishes to wash. Are you supplying the cavemen? Shall I put pink slips in the desks that aren ' t here? EXPRESSIONS WE HEAR OFTEN so to speak. alright, siddown. You can talk, but don ' t make any noise. as you were, girls. Right you are, and stop. I hate to run, girls, but I have a fifth form class. simply fascinating. don ' t pump My Land! a reduction division or meiosis ... One evening this year, Branksome ' s choir had the pleasure of singing in the Kiwanis Festival. Arriving at the Auditorium, a number of us went into the cloakroom. When we came out we passed a group of small boys, members of a rhythm band. As we passed I noticed one boy poke his friend in the ribs and say, ' Hey, Tommy. Did you see all those Boy Scouts go by just now? The night of the Boarders ' Dance Main House was the scene of the usual disorder and mayhem. One of the greatest problems to be faced was the descent of the front stairs to the escorts below, particularly difficult if one was meeting a Blind Date, and had to smile weakly and keep balance at the same time. All managed except one girl, who tripped on the top stair and slid all the way down to land at her astonished date ' s feet. YEAR BOOK, 1959 P i e Page 34 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN PORTRAIT FROM MEMORY I often come here now, to this high field strewn with the dusty blue of berries. Through the dark tracery of evergreen branches I see the glittering diamonds dancing on the sea below, and trailing lace of sea weed climbing up the rotting timbers of the tired wharf. And if I close my eyes I can still see him there, running close to the laughing, dashing waves, or sitting among the many coloured pebbles drawing faces on a speckled boulder with a half burnt stick. Or there he is, astride a woodpile on the old wharf, watching with deep, thought-filled eyes the loading of a pulpwood barge. I hear now the hollow, even thud of the logs, pitched by the men with deep voices. For them he was part of the shifting landscape of pulpwood. They had long ago ceased to hear that questing voice, these men who followed the labyrinth of logging trails deep into the silence of the woods. Sometimes an old man was with him, I remember. But he asked so many questions, and the man was old and tired. He was more often alone, and when the tide rolled out far into the bay he would wander after it. Over the slimy, cold rocks and through the black-green pools of salt water he would go, far past the line of irregular granite caves, poking in the mud and slime with his knotted stick that was too long for a little boy. Or sometimes he would climb the root-strewn hill to my cottage, always coming the hard way through the field of waving grass, where the brisk wind caught at his clothes and pulled his long dark hair. And he would ask me questions ; and I would laugh . . . ' ' Where do boys go when they die? he asked once, his dark eyes searching my face, his thin, brown hands tightening on his staff. Little boys don ' t die, I answered lightly. And I did not even know his name then . . . not until I read it carved on the wooden cross above his grave . . . CAROLINE STANLEY-PORTER, VA. RETURN It was cold and silent, and the darkness wrapped her round like a blanket. She wanted to succumb to the deep blackness to sink down to sleep ; but somewhere a voice was calling her, a voice she could not quite hear. If only someone would come, someone to help her escape from the icy mist settling on her, the enfolding blackness smothering her. Her breath came in painful gasps ; her ears were pounding. She tried desperately but in vain to push away the black phantom pulling her down. Taunting voices whispered to her, calling her to follow them. When she knew she could stand no more, the voices faded away ; she was alone. She was sinking steadily now; there was no one to help her, to hold her, to lift her up. The chapel was small and dimly lit and tranquil. A young man entered YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 35 Page 36 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN slowly diffidently, and knelt in awkward reverence by the altar, ' 0h God! was all he uttered in a choked breaking voice, yet his wordless plea was as eloquent as an oration. When he arose, his head was light, and his soul was filled with peace. Out of the darkness came a great force, lifting and raising her away from the depths of cold and darkness. She gained more and more strength with each new breath so gratefully received. Far above she could see two white orbs swimming through a silvery haze toward her. Life reached out to her, and she grasped it eagerly, soaring upon the wings of Love. Then she heard, as from a great distance the voice of the nursing sister: She is past the crisis now. By the Grace of God, she will live. CARENE SMITH, IIIA. UNWINDING MEMORIES How often we hear the expression, ' If it could talk, what a story it could tell. This is a fantasy describing what the private life of a school clock might be like. I am the old pendulum clock you pass every day in the hall of Brank- some. My family has kept loyal time here since the school was built. Although to any passerby I seem like an ordinary object, deep in my mechanism are the stories of thousands of young lives. I always get sentimental around graduation time because I can remember the present fifth-formers entering kindergarten so vividly. Then they seemed dazed, as if in a new world. I saw many changes take place. Some of these timid beginners are now our prefects. Others gained a great curiosity for knowl- edge, and then there were those who always seemed to be carrying a microscope or a freshly-killed bug. But whatever paths their interests took, they all had their moments of triumph and despair. Now as exami- nations have begun, my pendulum ticks the last few minutes until the Christmas holidays. Oh! If only I could talk, what a surprise you fifth- formers would get! DAPHNE PALMER, IC. THE JOY OF CAMPING It was not until the second night that we discovered the awful truth : my father had brought the camping equipment. He had hinted about state parks in Florida before we left home, but my mother and I had never really believed him; the news, therefore, that he actually intended to try camping in Florida came as rather a shock. We argued and pleaded all the way to the Sunshine State, but all attempts to dissuade him were futile. Twenty-five miles south of Jacksonville in a wild scrub area of palm- etto and cactus and hard-baked sand, we reached the park gates. An attendant came forth to greet us. He was thin and wiry with a dark tan YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 37 Activities at Branksome By-gone Day Party Buccleuch Masquerade ' The Musical Can-Can ' The Christmas Presents Lunch Haur Miss Read ' s Dance Paos 38 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN that contrasted sharply with his shock of white hair. He said yes, they did have plenty of room. As a matter of fact we were the only campers he had had all week. He assured my mother that we would be quite safe and that there were not many wild animals in the park. Just as we were leaving to follow what he called a road into the camp, he added: ' ' Oh yes, there are plenty of snakes but they won ' t bother you unless you go into scrub. Stay on your camp-site and you ' ll be fine! The quick darkness of an evening in the south was already falling and we hurried to pitch the tent. (It is of the umbrella variety, and difficult to put up in broad daylight ; the night doesn ' t make it any easier ! ) My father was inside the contraption and I was holding open the canvas door so that he could breathe when, all of a sudden, the umbrella came down leaving a writhing mass of canvas and father. Mother refused to budge from the safety of the car, and I was left to deal with the situation. I eventually untangled father and we tried again, this time, I am glad to say, successfully. We ate a rather depressing meal of Irish stew (from a can), while the black-flies feasted triumphantly on us. Mother came out of the car just long enough to run to the tent. We finally got to bed, and I was dozing off when I heard mother mutter that she was burning up. It was no wonder. She had a sleeping-bag that was designed for the arctic and on top of this she had placed her fur coat. She spent the night in misery and so did I because of a great bump under my hip. The birds wakened us at down with their noisy chattering. We ate a bleak breakfast of bread without butter, and father complained about the food, and said that he wanted to leave immediately. Mother and I were overjoyed. For the first time he seemed to be discouraged and we thought that his dream of camping was finally over. We packed the car (it was raining a little) and signed out with the old gentleman at the gate. As we turned on to the highway, father sighed happily and said: ' ' I feel wonderful! We really must do this more often! SHELAGH HEWITT, IIA. GEORGE!!! Four people stood on a windswept island amidst a sea of churning automobiles and black pavement. They huddled together against the biting cold, yet remained somehow apart, each in his own world, avoiding one another ' s eyes, and from time to time looking hopefully along the streetcar tracks which stretched away into the distance. Car after car roared by like great shining monsters grinning fiendishly at the plight of the dismal quartet. Sometimes they slowed down and swarmed around the island, shark-like, lying in wait for the hapless one who might be so foolish as to forsake the haven and brave the tide to reach the safety of the sidewalk. But at last a rescue ship in the form of a big red streetcar appeared YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 39 on the horizon. A silent shout of joy went up from each soul as the gleaming sharks drew sullenly away from the oncoming tram. The doors opened, the four wedged themselves into the already bulging craft, and the tram moved off ponderously. ' ' Oh, that geometry test, I despaired as I extricated a ticket from my wallet and groped blindly for the fare-box, ' I ' ll never get it. A cheery voice broke in on my dismal meditations. ' Ah ha ! Donations for the Christmas fund, eh ? ' I cast my eyes heaven ward. How could anyone be so horribly cheer- ful? Didn ' t they realize that I had a geometry test? And now a lay-away plan, I see, the voice went on, apparently caring nothing about my geometry. Indignant at this flagrant audacity, I whirled to confront the culprit. And hat to my wondering eyes should appear but the conductor . . . smiling! I staggered and clutched at the post. This was entirely unprece- dented in all my long experience as a commuter in this fair metropolis. Never had I seen a smiling conductor. I listened dumbfounded as he opened the doors at Yonge and St. Clair and reassured a man who seemed hesitant at entering the car. Come on, George, the girls won ' t hurt you. A ripple of laughter ran through the little crowd of working girls. The remarkable man went on. Here ' s my friend George the policeman. He always turns the lights green when he sees me coming. He ' s my pal, aren ' t you, George? By this time I was fairly melted and actually smiled. This too was an unprecedented event, for I had not smiled in the mornings since the ancient days when I was in grades one and two, and school was still an adventure. Oh, oh, said our genial public servant, as we approached the sub- way, there ' s my boss, and indicated the stern figure who waved and Marching Out of the Gym Page 40 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN gestured unintelligibly. ' ' He ' d mad because I ' m late. Can I turn yet? Oh, I can. Thank-you, George. We swept grandly by, leaving this third George to flap his arms at the next streetcar. With a flourish we drew up at the platform and descended. As I went, I had to look back at the conductor who was still nodding and beaming. I smiled too, then dove down the stairs to the trains. Somehow that geometry didn ' t seem so dreadful. At least I could face it with a smile. ' ' Well, goodbye George, I said, making a running leap for the door, and thank you so much. JENNIFER HOLBROOK, IIIA. THE CHRISTMAS PRESENT The small boy, with the four fifty cent pieces jingling in his pocket, trudged slowly along the snow-laden street. His red mittened hands were shoved resolutely in his pockets. Mummy said we could have a pet when we moved away from the city, and anyhow, a dog doesn ' t cost much to keep, he said to himself. He saw the bright light that spelled Pet Store just down the street and his heart began to thump a little faster. He walked inside, his eyes wide with expectation. Should he get a kitten? This one was cute, but look! A canary, a beautiful golden yellow canary. Say, mister, how much is. . . . Just a minute sonny, said the man, pushing him gently but firmly out of the way, we ' re busy here. Two large tears came into his eyes and he hardly heard the customer saying: Too bad its legs are crooked; it has perfect markings. Guess I ' ll just have to wait. The little boy walked up to the clerk, and said in his most business- like manner: How much does that dog cost, sir? Oh, you wouldn ' t want him, sonny. His legs are crooked and he can ' t walk too well. The boy pulled up his trousers and revealed the braces on both legs. I don ' t walk too good either, mister. Five minutes later he was walking home with his Christmas present , as the man had called it, the four fifty cent pieces still jingling in his pocket. MARILYN McDowell, iiib. YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 41 JANVIER AU PRINTEMPS I smelled Spring to-day, She was making perfume in the puddles by the curb And the sun was bottUng it for her. That Old January Fooled even a crow into singing a robin ' s song . . . But he croaked. The smoothness on the wind re- minded me Of legs of harlem dancers I once saw, And, When I viewed the rough grey crusts of snow in the gutters, I thought of their faces. Snow, the dandruff of the gods, had crept into crevices, As if they had cleaned their combs on a crumpled towel . . . I undid my top button and breathed, And she whispered under my hair. MARILYN FLEMING, VA. THE VALLEY The god of morn slid o ' er the peak And filled the vale with light. As silent mists so grey and bleak Were rent by birds in flight. Far up they soared to swoop ' neath skies Of ever deepening blue ; Below the vaulted valley lies Steep in morning dew, The skirts of mountains edge it ' s lake Their cold crowns carried high. As blue green waters ' neath them make A mirror for the sky. Yet in this beauteous pine cloaked deep The task of life goes on, In danger dire doth nature keep The softly spotted fawn, For ' round the lake in meadows green The brown eyed doe doth graze. Safe in the thought that ' side the stream Her fawn is hid from gaze. Yet overhead the fish hawk cries A warning whistle pierce. And o ' er the copse the fleet doe flies Her timorous heart, full flerce. Too late she comes upon the scene, Too late to save her fawn, For at her nest the wolf has been And all of life is gone. Up to the fading sky she flings Her pain-filled piteous cry. As Orb of day, now weary, brings Grey evening to the sky. Once more the peaks are touched with gold And then with crimson sheen, As night her blanket doth unfold And ' parts peace to the scene. ELIZABETH HEAD, IVB. Intermediate Singles Finalists Page 42 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN UNE VRAIE MALADIE J ' ai mal a la gorge, Et je ne peut pas boire, J ' ai mal a la tete, Et je ne peut pas croire Que je me sens si mal. J ' ai un rhume terrible, Et je me couche au lit, Je suis, ah, si faible Et je ne sais pas si Je vais mourir ou non. J ' ai le visage blanc, Et je n ' ai pas de vigeur, Je suis pleine de medecine, Et de mauvaise humeur Ainsi je regarde les murs. Je ne mange rien, Et f ais de grandes plaintes, Je pense a la bonne ecole, Et j ' ai beaueoup de craintes Que je n ' y rentrai jamais. Ah ! Je me sens superbe Et peux m ' asseoir au lit, Je mange, je bois et je ris, Mais je crains la pensee, si La vraie maladie est guerie, Je dois quitter mon lit-mes cheries. CAROLE TOVELL, IVA I Forget My Slogan Contribution MELORA It is spring. Melora, Melora, come and see my oak tree shivering in Spring ' s soft breath as he listens to the world. Look deep into the blue-green pools of love, shimmering in April ' s rain. See, my litle oak stands straight, shines bright, grows proud. It is autumn. The maple leaves are falling, falling, falling over the yellow earth. So happy, tumbling red and orange into the depths of Novem- ber. So lovely; rosy love. My oak tree is ashamed. He has no leaves; his cloak is gray; his spirit is bent. Melora, you did not come. ISOLDE KOENIG, VA THE LARKS High above the clouds they fly, They soar, they dip, they plunge, they dive. Onward, upward, and their cry Seems to echo as they strive For greater heights. These two winged creatures of the blue. These two most excellent of God ; Their joyous notes resound anew And transport me from off this sod To nobler aims. WENDY BATEMAN, IVA YEAR BOOK, 1959 Pacfe 43 THE PINE On lofty crag it towered, its strength As yet untouched by human hand. Gaunt and straight it stretched on high, In stark rehef against blue sky, A silent worshipper wrought in wood, Seeking its maker above. I stood And gazed: the tree was not like me. A stranger in God ' s land. CARENE SMITH, IIIA. THE MARATHON I think I ' ll swim a hundred lengths, It really will be fun ; The water feels quite lovely And I ' ve almost finished one. This really is the thing to do, It isn ' t bad at all. Except for — Ouch — it ' s quite all right, (Some people are too tall.) My eyes are getting kind of red, I ' ve only finished three. I ' m sure that these one hundred lengths Will be the death of me. These people with the dangly toes, I wish they ' d take some care. I think I lost a tooth that time, Stop pulling on my hair! My bathing suit is f alhng off, (I ' ve almost finished nine) Some people have the longest arms, That ' s not your cap — it ' s mine! I really must get out right now, I think I ' ve had enough. Ten lengths is quite a lot for me, In fact they were quite tough. Some day when I have longer nails. And I regain my strength, I ' ll do another marathon And swim one hundred lengths. KATHARINE ADAM, IVA. WHAT AM I? My first is in pause and also in pass; My second ' s in lond but not in mass ; My third is in mother but not in dad; My fourth is in gay but not in sad ; My fifth is in happy and also in gay; My sixth is in nothing and also in nay; On the whole in word and in look, I think you will find a very nice book. WHAT AM I? RUTH WAYMAN, IVA. I Got My Slogan Button! Page 44 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN HOW I GET TO SCHOOL At eight twenty-two in the morn- ing I grab my coat, And seemingly fly out the front door. It isn ' t that I ' m trying to catch a bus or some such thing For I have the supreme pleasure of walking to school. The fresh morning air is extremely exhilarating, And as I pass the local park, I ' m tempted to stay there all day. I eventually manage to continue on my way. About this time I begin to grow Very weary from this strenuous exercise ; For I have been walking approxi- mately eight minutes. Each time I think that I still must walk Three-quarter ' s of the way, I feel more and More like turning ' round and tak- ing the day off. At this precise moment of supreme depression, Some of my friends drive by, Wave, The Intellect And continue on their way. Ne ' er thinking of my weak condi- tion. Now I am about two hundred yards from the front entrance. This long walk in itself has been pure torture. And I continuously think of my Dim future within that strong building. As I pass through the entrance, a mighty gate seemingly swings shut Behind me and I am trapped ' Til the bell doth toll at two-thirty. SHEILA MORRISON, IVA THE DAFFODIL She gathered sunshine in her skirts. And held it to her heart ; To Nature ' s song she bowed and swayed. Of Nature ' s kiss a crown she made. And she beheld h er glory gown And graceful slender form ; Against the sky, a silhouette She laughed and did a pirouette. KATHARINE McEACHERN, VA. YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 45 Party at Sherb. LES PUISSANCES The fire, enfolding the forest ' s life Shows hate. The snow-storm, blinding the human eye. Shows hate. He sees, and witnesses Destiny. His eyes are dull. The rain, effacing the grime of earth. Shows strength. The wind, subduing the pride of man, Shows strength. He sees, and witnesses great Force. His mind is awed. The sun, caressing the water ' s lip, Shows love. The star, adorning the pine tree ' s crown Shows love. He looks, and witnesses his Maker. His heart is full. JOCELYN AYERS, VA. THE RIVER A shimmering stream Winds slowly o ' er its mountain run, Diamonds gleam — The tiny droplets caught by morning sun. Then swiftly churning, It rushes down where none can see, Twisting and turning Towards its unknown destiny. Gathering force it plunges on. The raging torrent leaps, And then is gone. TONI TROW, IIIA THE STALLION He was a lovely sight, A flash of gold on the hilltop. I wish you could have seen him That day ; I watched him, and then, Without warning, He galloped away. Many times I have gone Back to that hilltop. But I have never seen him Since that day When, alas. Without warning. The stallion galloped away. SUSAN OXLEY, lA. VA ' s Spirit Page 46 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN INSPIRATION Forget-me-notted Hillside, Softly blue; Sunset on a Prairie, Heavenly fire; Sights of silent Grandeur Fill my heart With radiance and Glory, Inspiring praise. But afraid of eyes Who ' d laugh To see me kneel, Trying to preserve My joy. Foolishly I run To a bare room. Man-made, Inspiring tears. KATHERINE McEACHERN, VA. Bedroom Hoolahooper THE FISH The silver streak swam swiftly — Slowly sinking, Smoothly rising, Swishing his body deftly ; Suddenly straining, Slacking, swerving, — Then still, with glazed eyes staring. NORMA McLEAN, IIIA. THE FORGOTTEN CHIEF He sat erect upon his steed, Alone in his wild, rugged land. Proud of his home, his race, his life, Where other nations had no hand. He loved that life alone and free That his fathers too had cherished, They lived their lives to serve their home. And for it they had perished. Now he, like them, would have to fight To preserve this wonderful home. He fought a valiant, lonely fight But lost the land he loved to roam. YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 47 He sat erect upon his steed, Alone in his wild, rugged land, He loved his home, his race, his life. No more his own, in other hand. CAROL ROBERTSON, IIIA R - R - RING ' ' Jane, you ' re wanted on the phone. You ' re kidding! Male or fe- male? ' ' Male — you ' d better hurry! Gosh, it must be Bob asking me out, or maybe it ' s Jim. Well, if it ' s Bob ask him if he knows Pete Milton — he goes to Western too. OK. I haven ' t got a thing to wear, though. It ' ll probably be semi-formal, so your red velvet will be OK. Mary, you doll! Could I pos- sibly borrow your black heels? Anything you want. Ask him to get me a date too. Well, here goes — oh, I ' m so scared; wish me luck. Hello, this is Jane speaking. Hello there Jane. This is your Uncle Walter. JUDY GIST, IVB. THE SONG OF THE SEA SHELL I strolled along the seashore At the close of day ; I picked up a beautiful empty shell The waves had left in play. The frail little barque seemed empty; Yet back in its secret walls Lie mysterious tales of romance. In answer to Ocean ' s call. I gazed at its wondrous beauty. Then held it close to my ear. ' Tis said they each have a message Of faith, of hope and cheer. Page 48 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Head Girls ' Re-Union Out from its pearly cavern A sweet voice softly rang; And my soul was filled with gladness By the song the sea shell sang. PATRICIA CANNON, IB. MIDNIGHT The clock struck twelve, shad- ows darted across the dim room and the raging wind tried in vain to enter through the window. She entered in panic, her face grimaced and her jaw was determinedly set. Hardly visible in the wavering light her eyes flashed with fear. She pitifully sank in the chair in gruesome silence with the book. Twas the night before her history exam. JUDY IRELAND, IVA. PEARL HARBOUR If my perfumed lei drifts out to sea Then never more will I return to thee. Never to glimpse the sparkling fall Of water o ' er a creviced wall. The beach is lashed by faithless waves Cruelly beating the watery graves Of those who valiantly died. Yes, you fought, but for what cause ? I finger the mouthpiece, and then pause To hear the haunting note of the bugle Resounding from hill to hill. Oh God ! Must I remember still ? As I turn my tearful eyes in front of me I see my perfumed lei drift out to sea. PENNY GREY, IIIA THE LITTLE ELF A little elf sat in a tree Painting leaves to throw at me. Leaves of yellow, leaves of red Came tumbling down upon my head. DAPHNE GRANT, Grade 3 WHEN I DRESS UP When I dress up in Mother ' s clothes I look a funny sight. They are so long they hang on me. And people have a fright. I love my mother ' s dressing gowns — They aren ' t at all like mine. The straps too long, the arms too wide. But Dad says I look fine I really have a lot of fun In Mother ' s worn-out clothes. They see me in them all the time — In dresses, hats and bows. MARGARET PALMER, Grade 5 YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 49 Junior Activities WHO DID THE MISCHIEF? Who put the gum in the doorlock, And jam in Cheryl ' s hair? Who tied knots in Heather ' s sheets ? It certainly wasn ' t fair. Who put stones in Linda ' s bed, And last week relish in Lynne ' s? Who decorated Jackie ' s underwear With dozens of needles and pins ? Who took the tacks from the sofa And pinned up her banners instead ? Who squeezed Elizabeth ' s tooth- paste All over Carolyn ' s head? Who put Pat ' s shoes on the fire escape And Shelley ' s skates in the rain? Whoever has done all these drastic t ricks HAD BETTER NOT TRY IT AGAIN! SHELLEY VARLEY, PAT THOMAS, 8A LEAVES The leaves are red, gold and yellow. Lying all around. On the trees and on the roofs and on The grassy ground. JUNIOR CLAN CHIEFTAINS Janet Thompson (Grant), Linda Mcleod (Bruce), Carol Warrington (Robertson). Page 50 They blow around and whirl up high Beneath the light blue sky. In fall there ' ll be no day That gardeners aren ' t raking the leaves away. DIANE PRICE, Grade 4 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN JUNIOR BASKETBALL Small and spirited was this year ' s Junior team. Hours of prac- tice and enthusiasm paved the way to an enjoyable season. They won one game but played the other two very well. Many thanks to Mrs. Latimer and Cathy McMullen for their faith and help. Junior Team: Wendy Jen kins, Lynda Zink, Gloria Koenig, Carol Warrington, Janet Thompson, Ann Legate, Penny Davies. Kindergarten Picasso JUNIOR BASKETBALL TEAM leh to right: Penny Davies, Wendy Jenlcins, Anne Legate, Carol Warrington, Jill Mingay, Linda Zink, Gloria Koenig. Kneeling: Janet Simpson (Captain). YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 51 GATHERING OF THE CLANS Our first clan event this year was an education and an afternoon to remember. The races included ferrying ping-pong balls, clan members, and basket-balls, and the highlight was a dress-the- chieftain race. These fortunates ran from line to line and were clad in socks, shoes, kilts and bands without their assistance. Such be- draggled authority has never been seen. The entire school in twos led by the victorious Scotts, Mc- Leods and Campbells was then piped across Mt. Pleasant to Main where the winners, tired but jubi- lant, received their prizes. BADMINTON Another Triumph After several years of Havergal ' s supremacy Branksome won this year ' s inter-school Badminton Tournament at St. Paul ' s Church. The team : Senior: Gail Adams and Jane Robertson. Intermediate: Barbara Langley and Carol Robertson. Junior: Jill Davies and Lee Earl. Subs: Molly Strachan and Mary Langley, Linda Ames. B.H.S. competed against Haver- gal, B.S.S. and St. Clements. The seniors won all their games, and both the intermediates and juniors won two out of three. The school tournament is in full swing as the Slogan goes to press, and with 75 entries, it promises to be better than ever. It is to be hoped that the enthusiasm for bad- minton will continue to flourish. Best of luck to next year ' s team. TENNIS Last year Branksome ' s Tennis team swung its way to victory in the Annual Round Robin Tourna- ment at Havergal College. Six doubles teams each played three matches, against Bishop Strachan, St. Clement ' s and Havergal. The first and second senior couples were undefeated. Senior Teams: First: Margaret Benson, Jane Robertson. Second : Ingrid Meenen, Judy Traviss. Page 52 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Junior Teams: First: Barbara Langley, Molly Strachan. Second : Elizabeth Barnes, Carol Robertson. Third: Linda Box, Carene Smith. School Tournament: Senior Singles: Judy Traviss. Doubles: Margaret Benson, Gail Burton. Intermediate Singles : Barb Langley. Doubles : Linda Box, Mol- ly Strachan. BASKETBALL — SENIOR Our teams started off on the right foot this year and kept up the good work all through the season. At the Round Robin Tour- nament at Havergal the first and second teams won every game but two. The third and fourth teams lived up to the high standards set, and so every game was fast and exciting. In regular competition the firsts won one game, the sec- onds and thirds won every one, and the fourth won two, tied one and lost one. SENIOR CLAN CHIEFTAINS P. Strathy (McLean), J. Ireland (Douglas), E. Watts (MacGregor), Brown (Ross), V. Ellis (McLeod), J. Hamilton (Campbell), H. Waldie (Scott), W. Thompson (McAlpine) YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 53 In class basketball IVA won the A-team championship, and lllB won the B-team finals. Many thanks to Mrs. Latimer for making it a wonderful season for all. First team: Cathy McMuUen (capt.), Judy Joynt, Isolde Koenig, Gail Adams, Nora Stearns, Sandy Shannon, Heather Waldie. Second team: Pat Strathy (co-capt.), Mary Jull (co-capt.), Lynn Williams, Diana Style, Judy Ireland, Jennifer Grey, Tricia Wilson, Virginia Ellis, George-Ann McCahill. Third team: Jane Robertson, Joan Hancock, Mary Winnett, Barb Langley, Carol Robertson, Bonnie Kreutzer (Capt.) Carol Tovell, Isabel Miller, Heather Taylor. Fourth team: Jill Davies, Sue Ridgway, Elea- nora Fisher, Nancy Adams, Bonnie MacGregor (capt.), Gail Corbett, Diane Walsh, Sue Broadhead. FIRST BASKETBALL TEAM Judy Joynt, Isolde Koenig, Sandra Shannon, Gail Adams, Norah Stearns, Heather Waldie. Kneeling: Catharine McMullen (Captain). Page 54 BOWLING Another victory for Branksome — this time in bowling, where Linda Johnson and Susan Chud- leigh bowled against girls from Havergal, B.S.S. and St. Clements. They totalled 596 points in four games. SPORTS DAY This year an unusually large number of spectators enjoyed a display of the varied talents of their fellow ' ' Branksomites ' . There were the usual track events and clan relays, but this year the high- light of the day was a hula-hoop contest, won by Elizabeth Mac- Lean. Pat Strathy was Senior Cham- pion, and Junior Champion Linda Ames, a first former, also distin- guished herself by winning the School Cup for the hundred yard dash. The winning clans were Mac- Gregor, Douglas, and McLean. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN FIRST TIME LUCKY This year, for the first time, there was Interschool Volleyball, and Branksome made a good start. Our Senior and Junior teams play- ed teams from Havergal College, and both were victorious. Both games were extremely exciting for players and spectators alike, and we feel sure that the first Inter- school Volleyball game will not be the last. Senior Team: Joan Hancock, Judy Joynt, Mary Jull, George- Anne McCahill, Cathy McMullen (capt.), Anne Ross, Nora Stearns, Molly Strachan, Heather Taylor. Subs: Gail Adams, Nadine Grif- fiths, Liz Watts. Junior Team: Annabelle Begg, Jill Davies, Eleanora Fisher, Char- lotte Empringham, Gail Harrison, Margaret Kline, Mary Knowles, Bonnie MacGregor (capt.), Bar- bara Mather, Daphne Palmer, Sue Thorburn, Diana Walsh. WENDY GRINER, IB Canadian Junior Champion 1959 YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 55 SWIMMING After 19 Years — Victory ! Exciting history was made by the swimming team this year. Fin- ally after 19 years a team was able to beat Bishop Strachan School and win the inter-school swim Championship. Branksome is very proud that her team was the one able to do it and outswim B.S.S., Havergal and St. Clements. Hard work, determined spirits and care- ful instruction made our team suc- cessful — so much so that each swimmer placed either first or second in her event and five set a record of 45.3 seconds for the free- style relay. They were Mary Knowles, Carol Warrington, Mari- lyn McDowell, Faith Harrington and Ginny ElHs. Swimming the front and back crawl in their re- spective style events Marilyn and Susan Whitehead placed first and second, and Cathy Wood second in the junior obstacle race. Our three divers, Wendy Thompson (senior), Nancy Adams (intermediate), and Betsy Butler (junior) chose these varied dives : a back jack-knife and a cut-away; a front and back flip; a handstand and a front flip in pike position. The three freestyle racers were Ginny, Mary and Carol. Backcrawl, breast and butterfly were raced by Faith, Marilyn and Mary. Other members were George- Ann McCahill and Judy Ireland (captain). Highest praise to Mrs. Latimer and Mrs. VanFleet who enabled Branksome to bring home that coveted cup. We hope it ' s here to stay! fi fi SWIMMING TEAM Front: Mrs. Latimer, J. Ireland (Captain). Second row. C. Warrington, W. Thompson, M. McDowell, M. Knowles, N. Adams, B. Butler, D. Damon, K. Wood, M. Gillanders. Back row: S. Whitehead, G. A. McCahill, V. Ellis, F. Harrington. YEAR BOOK, 1959 to reach your goal! $1 opens your savings account -TODAY WS3M TORONTO-DOMINION ES33 BANK Page 58 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN c4u tog raplt YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 59 Page 60 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN THE LADIES ARE MORE OBSERVANT Women read more advertisements, and read them more carefully than men. Women demand all the facts on a product or service in order to evaluate performance. Women are shrewd buyers. They influence 85 per cent of all purchases. Their curiosity is immediately aroused by nev products and procedures. They want truth in advertising and selling. 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' Rogal BoQiton Write for colour leaflet and name of nearest dealer to. Top O ' The Hill Page 64 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN MORE MOTHERS CHOOSE HOMOGENIZED MILK THAN ANY OTHER KIND - BECAUSE IF IT ' S BORDEN ' S IT ' S GOT TO BE GOOD WA. 4-2511 YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page THE WORLDS MOST BEAUTIFUL CHINA Minfon china is made to last a lifetime — and longer. And you ' ll never tire of Downing ' s clever design of Turquoise, pale Blue and Grey on white, on the famous Minton Fife shape. Adds charm to any type of home — and so economical to own. SEE IT AT CANADA ' S LEADING CHINA WARE STORES — or write Meakin Ridgway (Canada) Ltd., 55 Wellington St. W., Toronto, for the name of your nearest dealer. Page 66 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Compliments of HUNTER PRINTING CO. Correct Printing Service 60 SUMACH STREET, TORONTO - EMpire 3-6477 YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 67 ROTOGRAVURE PRINTING i PHOTO ENGRAVING LETTERPRESS PRINTING CELLOPHANE PACKAGING NOR ft 1 LIMITED 37HANNA AVENUE TORONTO - EMpire 8-3453 Page 68 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN The Gift That Lasts — Far Your Daughter at Graduation — A LIFE MEMBERSHIP in the BRAMSDME HALL ALUMME ASSOEIATIDIV YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 69 More opportunities . • than girls to fill them ! The expansion program is a most important consideration when choosing a company with which to build your future. Our record of progress is outstanding in the life insurance in dustry. We now have offices in over 200 cities in Canada, the United States, Hawaii, the Caribbean countries and Great Britain. Our operations are continuing to expand and we are selling a larger volume of insurance each year. Our organization is still young enough to offer unlimited opportunity and rapid advancement in every phase of our busi- ness to young women with initiative. Ask for a free copy of our fiffy-eighfh annual report. Before you decide on your future, write to: CROWN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, TORONTO. CANADA Page 70 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Education is more than book learning . . ♦ ♦ ♦ The well rounded student has studied from life . . knows the importance of pleasant manners, poise and a smart appearance to a budding career. Being well dressed helps to create poise , . and is one of the reasons that so many young students of all ages love to accompany their parents to H.R. for the satisfaction of their special clothing needs . . H,R. is always at their call to meet their demands suitable to their age . . all selected with better than ordinary taste , . and at sensible prices ♦ ♦ ♦ HOLT RENFREW 144 BLOOR STREET WEST YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 71 MR. B-A congratulates THE STUDENTS OF BRANKSOME HALL Page 72 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN COMPLIMENTS OF Steel Distributors LIMITED 500 Cherry Street, Toronto YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 73 Admiral DUAL CHANNEL STEREOPHONIC TV THEATRE Pase 74 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN WE CALL IT REPUTATION ....IT ' S THAT PRICELESS INTANGIBLE EARNED ONLY BY CONTINUOUS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION TRY TED DAVY YEAR BOOK, 1959 Whatever youVe saving for— better save at The BANK of NOVA SCOTIA! Bloor and Church Branch W. G. JOHNSTON, Manager Page 76 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 77 compliments of COLGATE PALMOLIVE LIMITED makers of Colgate Dental Gream It cleans your breath . . while it cleans your teeth Page 78 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Compliments of S. J. BROOKS AND COMPANY MEMBERS THE TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE ★ 185 BAY ST. — TORONTO 1 — EMpire 3-4012 SHIPS That Are Never Launched . • • There ' s no use waiting for your ship to come in if it hasn ' t been launched. Now is the time to launch your ship — your career — through education. Education provides a good foundation for a sound, successful future. One way to obtain such a foundation is through regular saving and wise investment. Dominion SECURiTies Grpn. Limited Established 1901 TORONTO MONTREAL WINNIPEG NEW YORK LONDON, ENG, YEAR BOOK, 1959 Paoe 79 197 Bay Street — Toronto, Canada — EM. 2-4492 F. Coulter Dea con Robert D. Telfer Donald A. Jewitt John S. Deacon Charles N. Power John C. Moorhouse J. Reg. Findley John W. Hetherington Allan P. Fisher Donald M. Deacon Harold J. Knight Victoria College in the UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO Founded by Royal Charter in 1836 for the general education of youth in the various branches of Literature and Science on Christian Principles. As one of the Federated Colleges in the Faculty of Arts of the University of Toronto, Victoria College enrols students in all courses leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce and preparatory to admission to the schools of Graduate Studies, Divinity, Education, Law and Social Work. In the Annesley Hall Women ' s Residences accommodation is available foi women students of Victoria College. In the Victoria College Residences accommodation is available for men students of the College. Men and women in Residence may he assisted through Residence Rursaries. For full information, including calendars and bulletins, apply to the Registrar, Victoria College, Toronto. Page 80 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN H. B. HOUSSER CO. ESTABLISHED 1917 INVESTMENTS MEMBERS THE TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE INVESTMENT DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA BUILDING TORONTO I EMpire 2-2701 I CANADA ' S QUALITY DEPARTMENT STORE LAWRENCE PLAZA Phone RU. 1-2482 56 BLOOR, NEAR BAY WA. 4-5441 YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page SI Dealers in Government and Corporation Securities Monthly Bulletin upon request Ross, Knowles Co. Ltd. 25 ADELAIDE ST. W. EM. 8-1701 TORONTO Hamilton Brantford Windsor Sarnia Sudbury Brampton Members: The Toronto Stock Exchange and The Investment Dealers ' Association of Canada With the compliments of THE TORONTO GENERAL TRUSTS CORPORATION MONTREAL • TORONTO • OTTAWA • WINDSOR WINNIPEG • REGINA • SASKATOON • CALGARY EDMONTON • VANCOUVER Page 82 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN UPPER CANADA COLLEGE Ontario Graduation Diploma, Senior Matriculation and post-Matriculation Vlth form. Spacious grounds. Exceptional facilities for athletic and extra-curricular activities. Large estate at Norval in the Credit Valley for weekend camping, scouting and skiing. Entrance scholarships valued from $650 to $1500 per annum available to boys entering Grades VI-XIII. Appli- cations to be received in March of each year; com- petitive qualifying examinations held in April. For prospectus and information about curriculum, extra-curricular activities, games and scholarships apply to Principal, Upper Canada College, Toronto 7, Canada. The Rev. C. W. Sowby, M.A., D.D., Principal. a penny laid away today can grow into dollars over the years . . . The purchase of shares in THE NORTH AMERICAN FUND OF CANADA Limited is an excellent v ay to help pennies become dollars . . . © BURNS BROS. DENTON Limited Members — The Investment Dealers ' Association of Canada 44 KING ST. WEST, TORONTO Montreal - Ottawa - Hamilton - Winnipeg - New York YEAR BOOK, 1959 Paoe 83 DOHERTY ROADHOUSE CO. 335 Bay Street, Toronto • TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE CANADIAN STOCK EXCHANGE VANCOUVER STOCK EXCHANGE WINNIPEG STOCK EXCHANGE DIRECT WIRES: MONTREAL NORTHERN ONTARIO CALGARY VANCOUVER NEW YORK LOS ANGELES SEATTLE KANSAS CITY SAN FRANCISCO • Publishers • Lithographers • Printers • Games • Greeting Cards COPP|§CLARK PUBLISHING CO. LIMITED 517 WELLINGTON STREET WEST • TORONTO 28 Page 84 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Compliments of ci)t mw RESTAURANT (1798) Dining and Dancing Open Every Day of the Year Telephone BE. 3-6256 21 Old Mill Road Ample Free Parking For Finer Homes • ROSEDALE • MOORE PARK • FOREST HILL • BAYVIEW • OAKVILLE • KINGSWAY Consult . . . J. A. WILLOUGHBY SONS LIMITED, REALTORS 46 Eglinton Ave. East HU. 1-3391 YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 85 Hector M. Chisholm Co. Limited Members: The Toronto Stock Exchange The Canadian Stock Exchange 82 Richmond Street West 226 Bay Street EM. 4-5463 EM. 4-0247 Serving investors and traders for thirty-two years . THE WAY TO MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS For young women intent on utilizing their abilities and capacities to the full in future years — on making the most of their lives, culturally, materially, or in terms of social usefulness — nothing can take the place of university training. You may obtain information concerning the facilities of this university and the scope of its services by writing to the Registrar. The University of Western Ontario LONDON, CANADA Page 86 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN T. A. Richardson Co. Members: Toronto Stock Exchange Calgary Stock Exchange Canadian Stock Exchange Winnipeg Grain Exchange 1 1 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. ;f you are n doubf about your future if consultation will help call or visit Canada Life we are sure the answer is here for some of you Canada Life YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 87 Keep parties gay and carefree — use handy, colorful, disposable paper service . . LILY CUPS LIMITED 300 DANFORTH RD., TORONTO 13 COMPLIMENTS OF CREEDS Page 88 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Compliments of G. H. Godsall Equipment Limited COMPLIMENTS of CASSELMAN COMPANY LIMITED 79-81 Portland Street, Toronto 2B WIPING PRODUCTS — POLISHING CLOTHS CHAMOIS — SPONGES DISTRIBUTORS Kimberly Clark KIMWIPES — Industrial Wipes and LITHO WIPES YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 89 Congratulations, ' 59 Branksome Hall Grads! Keep well the road SHELL SHELL OIL COMPANY OF CANADA LIMITED Page 90 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN THE SCOTT CLAN Amo Prohos I LOVE HONOUR Compliments of MINOTAUR OIL GAS CORP. LTD. TORONTO, ONT. YEAR BOOK, 1959 Pac e 91 CARNAHAN ' S LIMITED TORONTO PRESCRIPTIONS SICK ROOM SUPPLIES AND SUNDRIES TOILET AND BEAUTY PREPARATIONS EXPERT PHOTO FINISHING • 824 Yonge Street, Just North of Bloor St. Telephone WA. 2-1 197 you ' ll rave about this NEW KIND OF SHAMPOO wash ' n curl Now! Wave and curl your hair as you shampoo, with excitingly new WASH ' N CURL Waving Shampoo by Lanolin Plus. Forget about extra lotions, curlers and papers, nightly pin-up drudgery. What convenience! You shampoo in long lasting waves and curls, as WASH ' N CURL cleans and conditions your hair. WASH ' N CURL ' S exclusive blend of healthful proteins and heart- of lanolin assures you of lustrous, easy-to-manage waves. WASH ' N CURL . . . another fine beauty preparation by Lanolin Plus, Inc. Ask for it today. Canadian Disfributor: PALMERS LIMITED - 64 Gerrard St. East, Toronto Page 92 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN COMPLIMENTS OF PAULITE PLASTICS CO. LTD. PRESTON, ONT. YOUR GUARANTEE OF FINEST QUALITY IN FOODS SALADA-SHIRRIFF-HORSEY Ltd. TORONTO, MONTREAL, VANCOUVER, BOSTON, LITTLE FALLS, PLANT CITY, TAMPA, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, CHICAGO, DETROIT, KINGSTON, JAMAICA; COLOMBO, CEYLON YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 93 NOBLE SCOTT CO. LIMITED 544 KING STREET WEST TORONTO THE PARISIAN LAUNDRY CO. OF TORONTO LTD. FOR THE FINEST IN LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING CALL EMpire 8-3492 55 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE TORONTO AREA Page 94 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN HOUSTON COMPANY Members: THE TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE CANADIAN STOCK EXCHANGE 335 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario EMpire 6-6201 TORY, ARNOLD, WARDLAW, WHITTAKER TORY Barristers and Solicitors 50 King Street West Toronto NEW! ESSO EXTRA MOTOR OIL A new measure of confidence in your motor Best for hydraulic valve lifters • Retards power loss • Keeps rings cleaner • Reduces engine wear • Keeps oil consumption down • Fights acid • Resists rust formation. Always LOOK TO IMPERIAL for the Best EXTRA Motor oil YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 95 B I R K S SUPPLIERS OF SCHOOL and COLLEGE INSIGNIA PINS - RINGS MEDALS - TROPHIES BLAZER CRESTS CHRISTMAS CARDS TWO TORONTO STORES BTRKS TEMPERANCE AT VONGE 33 BLOOR W. AT BALMUTO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE The Provincial Arts College of the UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO Founded in 1853 All courses leading to the B.A. and B.Com. Admission Scholarships totalling more than $50,000 and exten- sive bursary and loan funds available. Modern residence accommoda- tion in: WHITNEY HALL (Women) THE SIR DANIEL WILSON RESIDENCE (Men) For a free copy of the UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BULLETIN and application forms, write to: THE REGISTRAR UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Toronto 5 PAN AMERICAN WORLD AIRWAYS Wor of ' s Most Experienced Airline • First On The Atlantic • First On The Pacific • First In Latin America • First ' Round The World PAN AMERICAN LOOK FOR THE LABEL ® A GREAT NAME IN TEXTILES Page 96 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN SHOPPERS ■ ! If you want Quality and Satis- faction, start the day right and try any of our Advertisers for your Needs and Wants — Make shopping a pleasant tour of contentment. Truly yours, ADVERTISING STAFF Come to CLAIRFS Your Headquarters For Text Books School Supplies 636 Bayview Ave. (at Manor Road) HU. 3-9940 AUBREY DAVIES STUDIOS INTERIOR DECORATORS 14 St. Mary Street TORONTO WA. 2-3136 • 20 Years of Excellent Results FINE FURNITURE DRAPERIES RUGS UPHOLSTERING SLIP COVERS All Estimates Free YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 97 COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND Lyon Butler INSURANCE 1 5 WELLINGTON ST. EAST TORONTO Compliments of ROWANWOOD DRUGS I 120 Yonge Street PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED WA. 3-6394 DELIVERY SERVICE BERTIE BASSETT GREETS the Brmksome Hall Girls Bassett ' s fdinous LIQUORICE ALLSORTS Page 98 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Bi-a-Cake Food Shop Delicious Cake and Pastries DELICATESSEN 768 Yonge Street WAInut 2-9404 Compliments of ROSEDALE CLEANERS Ladles work a specialty 417 BLOOR STREET EAST WAlnut 1-4604 W. B. BINGLE, R.O. R. S. WHITE OPTICAL 805 YONGE STREET We would like to extend to you a cordial invitation to drop in for any Optical Service you may require. It is our desire to provide the best service obtainable, so you may have the maximum of comfort and use from your eyes. WA. 2-4246 Evenings by appointment COMPLIMENTS OF MARSHALL ' S DRUG STORE DISPENSING CHEMISTS 412 SUMMERHILL AVE. (Near Maclennan Hill) Phone WA. 1-2222 Toronto YEAR BOOK, 1959 Pa e 99 Compliments of IV A and IV B You will find . . . The BETTER RESTAURANTS . . . are being served by The Club Coffee Co. LIMITED ' When Its Flowers Say It With Ours BUD BOLTON Flowers Toronto ' s Friendly Florist 587 SHERBOURNE STREET TORONTO Te epfiones: WA. 1-6363 - WA. 1-6570 CHARLES G. WIBBY Phm.B. PHARMACIST 261 Avenue Rd. Toronto Telephones - - WA. 1-3892 Prescriptions WA. 1-3866 Physicians ' Call - WA. 1-1866 Page 100 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Compliments of DOM TONY Scatter sunshine with Greeting Cards • We have cards for every occasion • You can say it so much nicer with a GREETING CARD MURRAY ' S GIFT STORES 1504 Yonge St. — WA. 4-5344 1506 Yonge St. 1283 Bloor St. West LE. 1-2091 TORONTO E o . £ « E 2 •o«o2 I • «. o o 0 - 1. . c — P - c g 1 s: a: !2 o COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 101 COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND Compliments of NORTHERN WOOD PRESERVERS LTD. DOMINION DRIVING SCHOOL Learn to drive in modern dual controlled cars after school appointments available WA. 3-79 59 or BA. 1-7525 Head Office: 1392 Yonge St. at St. Clair Compliments of the JACK FRASER STORES 21 Stores in Ontario Page 102 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND THE HOWELL LITHOGRAPHIC CO. LIMITED HAMILTON TORONTO MONTREAL A TREAT WORTH TRYINGI ROBERTSON ' S IMPORTED MARMALADE Distinctive is the word that best describes tJiis delightful Scotch mar- malade. The tang of bitter oranges skilfully blended for smoothness and rich flavour. Golden Shred Orange Silver Shred Lemon Scotch Orange 16-oz. Jar ' Robertson ' s Imported Jams and Jellies from Scotland are also available at your Grocers. COMPLIMENTS OF Rosedale ' s M.P. DAVID J. WALKER Q.C. YEAR BOOK, 1959 Compliments of CLASS ' 58 FOR ALL SEWING NEEDS VISIT THE DRESSMAKERS SUPPLY CO. LTD Catering to the Home and Pro- fessional Dressmaker and Milliner 1173 BAY ST. WA. 2-5675 SOUTH OF BLOOR ETCHED NAME PLATES LIMITED Manufacturers of NAME PLATES DIALS PANELS PLAQUES PRINTED CIRCUITS • ETCHED • ANODIZED • EMBOSSED o SCREENED • LITHOGRAPHED Relax .. have a Coke mm Coke Page 104 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN HOWARD ' S SCHOOL OF SAFE DRIVING For Individual and Class Room Instruction CALL WA. 4-1175 • Ask For Free Literature COMPLIMENTS OF IMPERIAL OPTICAL Co. Ltd COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND Enjoy ... COFFEE CRISP . . . Canada ' s favourite chocolate bar YEAR BOOK, 1959 Pane 105 THE SHUTTLE NADINE ANGSTROM 15 Dundas St. South OAKVILLE. ONT. • HANDLOOM WEAVING KNITTING WOOLS GIFTS • VISITORS WELCOME COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND COMPLIMENTS OF HILLVIEW PHARMACY Compliments of DONALD MacLEAN LINENS LTD. 233 YONGE STREET Your Kilt Maker % Authentic Kilts Made to Your Own Measurements Page 106 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITERS more graduates earn good salaries on UNDERWOODS than on any other make of typewriters. UNDERWOOD LIMITED 135 Vicl-oria Sfreef Toronto EMpire 4-7431 Be sure fo see our new line of Underwood Portables O o O 1? mm AN INVITATION . . . from a neighbour across th e ravine. Before you start your business career we ' d welcome the opportunity of showing you why Manufacturers Life is widely regarded as a good place to work. For an appoint- ment call Mrs. Bates at WA. 4-41 II. Manufacturers INSURANCE LIFE COMPANY HEAD OFFICE 200 BLOOR ST. E. MATRICULATION No extra curricular activities — small study groups — individual attention — complete matriculation in one year — applicants now being considered for autumn term. 84 WOODLAWN AVE. WEST WA. 3-2073 TORONTO 7. CANADA YEAR BOOK, 1959 Paoe 107 GIRLS SEVEN TO SIXTEEN BOYS SEVEN TO ELEVEN Swimming, Boating, Sailing, Canoeing, Trips, Riding, 60 Counsellors Student Counsellor Training Course for Girls, 16 and 17 Years of Age A MILE OF LAKE SHORE President: MR. JOHN HOYE, B.Paed ., M.A. Director: MRS. ROBIN PATTERSON, B.A. Camp Secretary: MRS. W. E. COCKRAM, 36 Braeside Rood, Toronto 12, HU. 5-1630 CURRY ' S ART STORE LTD. for a complete range of ART, DRAFTING and PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES ★ 756 YONGE ST., TORONTO 5 WA. 2-2838 THE McLEOD CLAN ' ' Hold Fast Notes on any subject are easier to write easier to read when you use 5 5HI L SUiP LIE S GAGE STATIONERY A DIVISION OF W. J. GAGE LIMITED TORONTO - MONTREAL - WINNIPEG - VANCOUVER Cnmpus Page 108 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN COMPLIMENTS OF SIME AYERS CO. Chartered Accountants ★ 371 BAY STREET TORONTO THE MacGREGOR CLAN My Race is Royal ADAMS COSTUME RENTALS COSTUMES - AAAKEUP - HAIR GOODS - DISGUISES OVER 15,000 COSTUMES IN STOCK 93 KING EAST, TORONTO EM. 8-7159 Compliments of J. A. BAILEY LIMITED 727 Bayview Avenue Toronto 17 YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 109 COATS SUITS DRESSES GOWNS ytacite limited I 179 BAY STREET . . (BELOW BLOOR) TELEPHONE TORONTO, ONTARIO WAInut 1-2321 It ' s never whether you win or lose. But how you play the game. Jamais arriere THE DOUGLAS CLAN COMPLIMENTS OF ROSS LIPSETT TIRE SERVICES LTD. 744 BAY STREET Typically LIPTON ' S For the Finest in Fashion • Ladies ' Dresses, Coats, Suits and Sportswear • 2982 BLOOR WEST (The Kingsway) BE. 1-3900 Page 110 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN SHAW SCHOOLS DAY NIGHT HOME STUDY ' Intensive instruction leading to Recognized Diplomas Stenography, Accounting, Secretarial, General Office Training Your copy of The Key to Business Efficiency sent FREE on request. SHAW SCHOOLS, (Head Office) 55 Charles Street West Toronto 5, Ontario WAInut 2 3165 Enter Any Time — Individual Progress — Free Employment Service GOVAN FERGUSON LINDSAY KAMINKER LANGLEY KEENLEYSIDE ARCHITECTS 10 PRICE STREET TORONTO 5 Telephones: EMpire 6-7867-8 With the Compliments of MARITIME INSURANCE CO. LTD. Marine and Inland Transportation Insurance Suite 1914 Bank of Nova Scotia BIdg. 44 King Street West Toronto CLIVE A. THOMSON BARRISTER - SOLICITOR, Etc. 501 Federal Building, Toronto 1 Phone EM. 8-0738 YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 1 1 1 Austin Whillans Real Estate 2577 Yonge Street, Toronto HU. 5-0437 MEMBER OF THE TORONTO REAL ESTATE BOARD THE ROSS CLAN ' ' Success Nourishes Hope HATS by BETTY HENDERSON 406 B oor Street East For appointment Toronfo WAInut 2-4856 Paul Bassil ' s RANG H Restaurant H O USE CATERERS TO Offices Restaurant Banquets Enjoy the Best Business ALWAYS OPEN Luncheons 403 BLOOR ST. EAST at Sherbourne WA. 4-2950 Page 112 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN THE GIDEONS INTERNATIONAL IN CANADA Bibles in Hotels, Motels, Hospitals, Prisons, Schools New Testannents To School Children and Nursing Trainees My Word Shall Not Return Unto Me Void. — ISA, 55: II ROSEDALE MARKET LTD. 410 Sumnnerhill Ave., Toronto WA. 1-4191 — 1-4192 MEATS GROCERIES VEGETABLES FROZEN FOODS Compliments of THE MacALPINE CLAN ' ' Guinich Bas Alpan ' REMEMBER THE DEATH OF ALPINE Whether you want an evening gown, cocktail dress or one day a wedding gown, we ' ll be happy to see you anytime HB- ■ mkm B 46 ST. GEORGE STREET WAInut 1-5978 YEAR BOOK, 1959 Paoe 113 CAMP OCONTO Founded 1925 A SUMMER CAMP FOR GIRLS 5 to 17 YEARS On Eagle Lake — 40 Miles North of Kingston, Ontario DIRECTORS - MR. MRS. E. C. LABBETT 3 Pine Forest Road, Toronto 12 HU. 9-1032 Compliments of CAMPBELL IVe Ohliviscaris FORGET NOT LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS GARDENERS AND CONTRACTORS TREE PLANTING AND TREATING TENNIS COURT AND DRIVEWAY CONTRACTORS Fifty years of service to the community BROBST FORESTRY COMPANY 1133 Sheppard Avenue East Nurseries— Willowdale Willowdale, Ont. BAIdwin 1-4055 and Bracebridge, Ont. RUMBLE CHEVROLET Limited 860 BAYVIEW, AT BROADWAY, TORONTO HU. 5-0353 Page 114 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN BRITNELL ' S FOR BOOKS The Finest Selection of Books in All Branches of Literature to be found in any Book Shop in Canada. Come ' 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. 4-332 I Come in and Browse Around. Open to 5.30 p.m. Fridays to 9 p.m. New Books Delivered Free Anywhere W. L. Somerville, McMurrich 6f Oxley ARCHITECTS 191 Eglinton Ave. E. Toronto 12 HU. 1-5608 FRANCINE ' S LADIES ' WEAR WHERE STYLE ORIGINATES 27 Humbertown Centre Phone BE. 1-2953 Winona Flowers LIMITED 413 BLOOR STREET EAST Phone WAInut 1-2303 Member of the F.T.D.A. YEAR BOOK, 1959 Paoe 1 15 Compliments of CREED FUR STORAGE VAVLTS Limited 295 Davenport Road WA. 4-7171 COMPLIMENTS OF BRAEMAR OF BAYVIEW PORTRAITS 27 Park Road WAInut 1-2844 Compliments of George Rumble Company Limited TORONTO MONTREAL EQUIPMENT AND ENGINEERING SERVICE FOR CANADIAN INDUSTRY Page 116 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Complimenli ' s of KINGHURST LIMITED MANUFACTURERS OF LINGERIE. STOLES, NOVELTY NYLON HANDBAGS 210 Avenue C Ajax, Ontario Compliments of Canadian Haitien Trade Centre 137 Wellington St. West — Toronto EM. 6-6592 COMPLIMENTS OF F. W. WOOLWORTH CO. BLOOR and YONGE Telephone EMpire 4-0103 COMPLIMENTS OF Koenig Knitting Mills Ltd. Manufacturers of WOOLLENS. SILKS. COTTON and LASTEX FABRICS 210 Avenue C Ajax, Ontario YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 117 Compliments of J. A. BAILEY LIMITED 727 Bayview Avenue Toronto 1 7 The Children ' s Shoe Shop Established over 20 years Specializes in All Types of Shoes and Figure Skates For the Teen-ager and the Young-Fry 14 St. Clair Ave. West WA. 4-5300 GEM CREATIONS Diamonds — Watches - Gifts Your School Card • Entitles You to a Discount 1417 YONGE STREET - JUST BELOW ST. CLAIR Phone HU. 3-1151 416 Spadina Road (Cor. Lonsdale) BLACK ' S FOREST HILL MARKET (BILTON BROS.) PRODUCE - MEATS - FRUITS - GROCERIES SPECIALIZING IN PHONE ORDER AND DELIVERY SERVICE Page 118 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN E. STUBBS SHELL SERVICE STATION Church and Asquith WA. 3-6776 HU. 9-1186 416 ST. CLAIR AVE. E. ROBINSON ' S MARKET • FRESH FRUITS and VEGETABLES • MEATS and GROCERIES WE DELIVER Compliments H. E. DEAN AND SON FLORISTS Hudson 9-6500 2289 Yonge Street, Toronto THE GIFT AND TOY SHOP 96 BLOOR ST. WEST TOYS GAMES BOOKS GIFTS GREETING CARDS AND FANCY WRAPPINGS MARION C. GAIRNS M. DONALD SMELLIE YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 119 UPTOWN NUT HOUSE Nuts from All Parts of the World FRESHLY ROASTED and BUTTERED Peanut Butter Made while you wait 8061 2 YONGE STREET, TORONTO TINY TOGS The Home for Fine Children ' s Wear Infants to Pre-teen 595 Bayview Avenue HU. 9-3046 COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND COMPLIMENTS OF PmsBURCH Paints Page 120 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN A Page Autographs 58 Alumnae Association 68 Admiral 73 Adams Costume Rentals 108 B Borden ' s 64 B-A 71 Bank of Nova Scofia 75 Brooks and Company, S. J... 78 Burns Bros. Denton Ltd 82 Birks 95 Bassett ' s 97 Bi-a-Cake Food Shop 98 Bingle, W. B., R.O 98 Better Restaurants 99 Bolton, Bud 99 Beta Kappa 106 Bailey, J. A„ Limited 108 Brobst Forestry Company 113 Britnell ' s 114 Braemar of Bayview 115 Bailey, J. A., Limited 117 Black ' s Forest Hill Market . .. 117 C Collins Cowan 1 Crown Life Insurance Co. . . 69 Colgate Palmolive Limited . .. 77 Copp Clark, The, Pub. Co. .. 83 Chisholm Co. Limited 85 Canada Life Assurance Co. .. 86 Creeds 87 Casseiman Company Limited 88 Carnahan ' s 91 Claire ' s 96 Compliments of a Friend .... 97 Compliments of a Friend 100 Compliments of a Friend 101 Compliments of a Friend 102 Class ' 58 103 Coca-Cola .. 103 Compliments of a Friend .... 104 Coffee Crisp 104 Compliments of a Friend 105 Camp GayVenture 108 Curry ' s Art Store Ltd. 107 Camp Oconto 113 Campbell 113 Creed Fur Storage Vaults . 115 Canadian Haitien Trade Centre . 116 Children ' s Shoe Shop 117 Complimenfs of a Friend 119 D Dominion Securities Corp, . .. 78 Deacon Company, F. H. .... 79 Doherty Roadhouse Co 83 Davies, Aubrey, Studios 96 Dom Tony 100 Dominion Driving School 101 Dressmakers Supply Co. Ltd. 103 Douglas Clan 109 Dean and Son, H. E 118 INDEX TO ADVERTISERS E Page Eaton ' s 2 Esso Extra Motor Oil 94 Etched Name Plates Ltd 103 F IV A and IV B 99 Fox, Trovers, Limited 109 Francine ' s Ladies V ear 114 G Graduating Class 76 Godsall, G. H., Equipment Ltd 88 Gage Stationery .. 107 Govan, Ferguson, etc. 110 Gideons, The 1 12 Gem Creations 117 Gift and Toy Shop 118 H Hunter Printing Co. 66 Holt Renfrew 70 Housser Co., H. B. . 80 Houston Company 94 Howell Lithographic Co. Ltd. 102 Howard ' s School of Driving .. 104 Hillview Pharmacy 105 Henderson, Betty 1 1 1 Helmar 112 I Imperial Optical Co. Ltd 104 J Jack Eraser Stores 101 K Kinghurst Limited 1 16 Koenig Knitting Mills Ltd. .. 116 L Lily Cups Limited 87 Lyon Butler 97 Lipsett, Ross, Tire Services Ltd. . 109 Lipton ' s 109 M Minton China 65 Morgan ' s 80 Minotaur Oil Gas Corp. Ltd. ... 90 Mackoy, Gordon 95 Marshall ' s Drug Store 98 Murray ' s Gift Stores 100 Maclean, Donald, Linens Ltd. 105 Manufacturers Life Ins. Co. 106 Meisterschaft College Ltd. . .. 106 McLeod Clan 107 MacGregor Clan 108 Maritime Insurance Co. Ltd.. 110 MacAlpine Clan 1 12 N Northway ' s 62 Nor-Boker 67 Noble Scott Co. Limited .. 93 Northern Wood Preservers Ltd 101 O Page Old Mill 84 P Peter Hairstyling Salon 89 Palmers Limited 91 Paulite Plastics Co. Ltd 92 Parisian Laundry Co. 93 Pan American 95 Pittsburgh Paints . 119 R Royal Doulton 63 Ross, Knowles Co. Ltd. 81 Richardson Co., T. A 86 Rowanwood Drugs 97 Rosedale Cleaners 98 Robertson ' s Marmalade 102 Ross Clan 1 1 1 Ranch House Restaurant Ill Rosedale Market Ltd. 112 Rumble Chevrolet Limited 113 Reid, Russell M. 115 Rumble, George, Co. Ltd 115 Robinson ' s Market 118 S Simpsons 59 Steel Distributors 72 Shell Oil Co. of Canada 89 Scott Clan 90 Salado-Shirriff-Horsey Ltd. . 92 Shoppers!! 96 Shuttle, The - 105 Sime Ayers Co. 108 Shaw Schools 110 Somerville, V . L., etc. 114 Stubbs, E 118 T Toronto-Dominion Bank 57 Thompson-Pefersen 60 Ted Davy 74 Toronto General Trusts 81 Tory, Arnold, etc. - 94 Taylor, Vol . 100 Thomson, Clive A. 110 Tiny Togs 119 U Upper Canada College 82 University of V estern Ont. . 85 University College 95 Underwood Limited -- 106 Uptown Nut House 119 V Victoria College 79 w V ood, Gundy Company .. 61 Willoughby, J. A. 84 V hebby, Charles G. . 99 V alker, David J., Q.C. 102 Whillans, Austen, Real Estate 111 Winona Flowers . 114 Woolworth, F. W., Co. 116