Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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YEAR BOOK, 1963 Page 29 DRAMA CLUB REPORT In November, barely a week after exams, we startled the school with our first production, G. B. Shaw ' s ' ' Passion, Poison and Petrification . It was a great success thanks to Miss Hewitt and ' ' the bed . A few weeks later, with Miss Edmison ' s help, all interested members were indoctrinated with a film on how to produce a play. On the last morning before the Christmas holidays Scrooge was pre- sented amid much biting of nails by the frustrated Wendy. We again would like to thank the bed for its fine performance. At the beginning of the second term rehearsals for the three act play Admirable Crichton by J. M. Barrie started in Ernest. It was decided to build flats just as in a real theatre. Next week Drama Club members will stagger into 4A under their loads of cakes and cookies for a bake sale. This is being held to raise money for the scenery and costumes needed for the production. This is our biggest undertaking so far and we are all looking forward to it with high hopes and some anxiety. This is a Costume! This is a Prop! Each morning this week the school is being bombarded with requests for costumes, old furniture and sheets (especially valuable) to help stock the costume and properties cupboard. Miss Forsythe and Miss Snowden have been busy lending keys to the exuberant wardrobe mistresses who dash up and down the residence stairs with fresh cries of look what I found! A month of dusty after- noons plus a portion of optimism equals a tidy cupboard with a catalogue of its contents. The costumes will then be ready to lend to the different forms for their class plays. In closing I should like to thank all the wonderful, enthusiastic members who worked so hard to make this year a success. We should especially like to thank Miss Hewitt who gave so much of her own time to make this year ' s endeavors successful. She kept us smiling through all the rehearsals ! President: Susan Love, Vice-President: Laurie Lambe, Secretary- Treasurer: Valerie Berwick, Publicity: Jane Ambler. SUE You can always tell a Heylow girl! Where ' s the third one?

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Page 28 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN STRATFORD AND US Saturday, September 20, 1962. Branksome ' s trip to Stratford this year was a great success. Getting there was certainly half the fun, as we joined our melodious voices with Charlotte ' s banjo, and sang everyone ' s old favourites. Could these be the voices that belong to our wonderful choir? Just before the theatre opened, a throng of admiring fourth formers was noticed around the back entrance, anxiously awaiting the arrival of one of the performers. Many a rosy dream of the luxurious life of an actress was shattered as Angela came peddhng up on her bicycle ! The per- formance of Shakespeare ' s ' ' The Tempest was fully appreciated — the costumes and special effects, such as the waves on the stormy sea, and the atmosphere of mystery and enchantment, maintained so well throughout. At the end, during the question period, we were well represented by Margaret Mackay who made a very intelligent inquiry about the structure of the stage. Sincere thanks to all the members of the staff who worked so hard to make this enjoyable day possible. We hope that many girls will be inspired to attend the theatre more often in the future. GILL MEDLAND, VP. BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! An energetic spurt of enthusiasm surged forth from the silent walls of the library this year. Everyone seemed eager to help, especially the members of the committee who have given up a great deal of their spare time to work on the projects which we have undertaken. This year we have begun to set up a File Card Index which we hope will be completed next year. This system will be of great help to the many users of the library as it will save them time in looking for books. The books have been arranged and put in alphabetical order and at this time we should Hke to thank Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Vagg for their wonderful assistance. Once a week meetings were held at which the Form Representatives brought in their fine money, and library problems were discussed. This fine money was used for buying supplies for the library. Two firsts were achieved this year. One was the purchasing of library pins which the Hbrary committee has never had before. Also a bulletin board was obtained for the use of encouraging students to read. Now that the year has come to an end we want to thank all Brank- somites for their co-operation. We hope that next year there will be an even bigger and better one Don ' t forget — Be Wise — Use the Library. DOROTHY DAMON, NANCY WHITE

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Page 30 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN THE CAROL SERVICE The triumphant notes of ' ' Gloria in Excelsis Deo heralded the begin- ning of the thirty-seventh Branksome Hall Carol Service, held on December 16th, in St. Andrew ' s Presbyterian Church. Throughout the service the dignity and joy of this chorus were maintained as each girl played her part in creating an atmosphere of Christmas gladness. Carols old and new, carols from many lands, all telling the Christmas story in song were skilfully woven into a glorious pattern. As the carols recounted the events of the first Christmas, the figures of Mary, Joseph and Angels appeared high in the chancel to complete the majestic effect. For some girls this was their first Branksome Carol Service, for others this was their last. Each of us will remember it always, and remember at the same time the patience and expert direction of Mrs. Coutts without whom the service could not be the occasion we cherish. Perhaps our feelings and aims regarding this important event of the school year are best contained in the final verse of Let Trumpets Sound which, followed by the moving Amen by John Stainer, brought to an end the main part of the Carol Service : And as the doors swing back in churches old To welcome all who greet the infant king, My flames from Heaven ' s own candle guide the steps May flames from Heaven ' s own candles guide the steps Of those both great and small who praises sing. Gloria in Excelsis Deo. MARGARET MACKAY EDITORIAL STAFF Mrs. Campbell, Staff Advisor; Carol Sissons, Advertising Manager; Ruth Dunlop, Literary Editor; Lyn Hamilton, Editor-in-Chief; Pat McCrimmon, Sports Editor; Mrs. Dutton, Staff Advisor.