Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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Page 26 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN DRAMA CLUB REPORT Last June the Drama Club wound up the year of ' 63- ' 64 by throwing a terrific party for itself at the home of Mrs. Jones (our instructress). On this ever popular note of food and fun, we closed. We united again in September and set out under the somewhat hesitant commands of myself, Cynne Lines (our villainous vice) and Ann Tward- owski (the financial expert). The first few meetings proceeded in a gently hilarious uproar. However, since business (alas) was business we settled down to work on our Christmas play. It was a melodrama of one act (but many scenes) and of one main purpose — to entertain the school on the last morning before the hohdays. Despite certain mishaps such as ' the carpet and the lack of curtains, it went off quite well. I should at this time like to specially thank those who toiled behind the scenes or rather, on the scenes. We couldn ' t have done without them. As for future plans, we are going to perform again in April and there is a slight possibility of an informal Shakespe arean night. However, next year ' s report will tell you about it. ' Til then thanks everybody for your co-operation in helping the Drama Club ' ' keep well the road on the stage. ELSPETH MACINTOSH SHERBORNE REPRESENTATIVE REPORT When I thought of a representative going from Sherborne to Brank- some, I always used to imagine a lone Sherbonian disappearing into a flurry of snow and ice. Well, this year I came to see for myself, and among other things I went skiing and managed to get the fullest possible benefit of that ice and snow and I even acquired a sprained knee, just as if the impression was meant to be an especially unforgettable one. Anxious questions have come from England about me, strange as it may seem. Perhaps that accounts for my almost incessant flow of mail which never ceases to disgust my fellow boarders. Questions include, ' ' Are you going to marry a Mounted Policeman? and Have you bought a ten gallon yet? I ' m afraid that I have to disappoint them because I have not even set eyes on a Mounty, and although I have seen a ten gallon, how could I fit it into an EngHsh car? This exchange provides an experience which I have thoroughly enjoyed, and I am truly thankful to those who have given me this chance to meet you all. If any of you come to England or even London, I would love to see you. After all, when I am meeting a Canadian for a cup of tea, what is twenty miles to an English girl like me? Keep up that great school spirit, kids, and keep well the road. Best of luck to you all. WENDY

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YEAR BOOK, 1965 Page 25 OPHELEO REPORT 1964-1965 Even the little that you can do for others, wherever you are, goes farther than you know. Many Branksomites realize now that this is true, after they personally helped to make the greatest Ramabai success ever, through their enthusiasm in the ever popular bake sales, Prefects ' Auction, shoeshines, and private room monitors. The largest sum ever, of $1,015 was raised in the shortest amount of time. We were able to send extra donations to the Ramabai Mukti Mission for deserted child widows and orphans, and to double our amount to our own United Appeal. After donations to the Zenana Bible and Medical Mission in India for the support of a teacher and an orphan, to the Nazareth, Bethlehem and Ludhiana hospitals and the Grenfell Mission, we still had enough left over for needy missions here in Toronto. Girls, you have done something to be very proud of ; congratulations to the whole school. Christmas can be a sad time for some, so we sent Christmas cards with small gifts enclosed to about 200 girls at the Ramabai Mukti Mission. As in the past we staged our Annual Toy Collection for Little Trinity Church which provides Christmas gifts for the poor children in Toronto. Ahead of us lies the Lent Collection. Our voluntary donations are sent to missionaries in Africa, Malaya, Thailand, Japan and Formosa who need our help. I am confident that the former enthusiasm that has brought such an overwhelming response will not falter here. The Society wishes to express its gratitude to all the members of the staff who helped and advised it, and to all the Branksomites who put forth their unselfish co-operation. President: Judy Miller. Vice-President: Shelley Varley. Secretary- Treasurer: Sheila Forbes. INTER-SCHOOL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP REPORT The Inter-School Christian Fellowship group continues to meet Monday afternoons in the McLeod Room of Buccleuch. It was a privilege to have Miss Suzanne Holman, an I.S.C.F. staff mem- ber, speak to our meeting and Mr. Bill Fulton speak to our senior assembly. Miss Heather Alio way, a former student at Branksome, reported on the Inter- Varsity Urbana Missionary Conference held at the University of Illinois in December, 1964. A contest for the collection of used postage stamps to help rehabilitate and educate Lepers resulted in our collecting approximately five pounds of stamps. These were handed to the Mission of Lepers by Miss Cuth- bertson who came to Branksome to receive them. The 1964- ' 65 executive includes Gracanne Marrin and Roslyn McCor- mack, as co-presidents, Kathleen Pattinson, Secretary Treasurer, and the club is sponsored by Miss E. Forsyth and Mrs. Margaret Flett. GRACANNE MARRIN

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YEAR BOOK, 1965 Page 27 SENIOR CHOm REPORT 1964-1965 September heralded the Branksome Hall senior choir into the music room to begin preparations for the thirty-ninth annual carol service to be held at Saint Andrew ' s Presbyterian Church. After weeks of ardent anti- cipation, Sunday December thirteenth arrived, a perfect winter afternoon to set the Christmas spirit. Sue Craig was equipped with smelling salts which prevented several fainting catastrophes in the chancel, but in all, I felt our Branksome carol service left everyone in the traditional Christ- mas mood. The following Tuesday we were honoured by an invitation to sing at the Canadian Institute for the Blind. We enjoyed every minute of our visit, especially when we were able to meet and talk with the patients. As we near the end of January, the choir is busily preparing for the annual Spring Concert, which will be our ' ' grand etalage . Our concert, The Music Makers , will consist of several folk songs from the four sea- sons, and a special group of songs by the small ensemble. This year we are fortunate to be able to include a short recital by Erica Goodman. These accomplishments have only been possible through the efforts and leadership of our devoted mistress, Mrs. Coutts, and our able accompanist. Miss Cryesdale. The executive and I have really enjoyed working with the choir and we CHOIR EXECUTIVE Back Row: Mary Percival (Vice-President), Susan Craig (Secretary-Treasurer), Janet Mowat ( President of Junior Choir ) . Front Row: Seated — Mary Ruse (President).