Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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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.

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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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