Dominican College of San Rafael - Firebrand Yearbook (San Rafael, CA)

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and deodars, can be seen the house, sheltered on all sides by trees and shrubbery. One passes through a small side gate and starts the slow winding climb along the gravel pathway that leads to the front door of Edge Hill. The house seems to rise intimately out of the warm earth and green foliage which surround it. A feeling of tranquility comes over one at the full view of its exterior and this feeling is increased upon entering. The great front door swings open willingly at a gentle push, displaying a square hall panelled with San Domingo mahogany. The hall is dominated by the majestic staircase, at the first landing of which stands a large, old grandfather clock, ticking away the min- utes and reminding the occupants of Edge Hill to hurry so they won ' t be late. This year some changes have been made at Edge Hill. The dining room and the sun porch, where juniors and seniors used to smoke, have been con- verted into a nursery school. Here student teachers from the education department of the college apply the theory they have learned in their classes. The smok- ing room is now where the kitchen was. Almost every night after dinner the girls of Edge Hill can be found gathered there to smoke and talk about world affairs, national politics, and social conditions. 81

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EDGE HILL T THE corner of the campus, where Magnolia meets Palm Avenue, stand the locked iron gates that guard the path to Edge Hill. Beyond the green lawn planted with hawthorns, holly trees, magnolias. 80

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In spring the living room, hall and chapel are adorned with fruit blossoms and other spring flowers, while in winter, berries and pine cones tell one that now is the time to stay indoors and enjoy the fire burning brightly in the large fireplace. Every night at ten o ' clock can be heard the faint tinkle of the bell for Rosary, that calls from recreation or study to prayer. This is almost the only time a bell is heard in the house, since out of the twenty-nine Edge-Hillers only nine are lower classmen and it is not necessary to remind them so often that this, that, or the other thing has to be done. Even on the week-ends Edge Hill is full of activity. Far-into-the-night smoke room discussions can be en- joyed without thought of early morning classes; the week ' s washing is done to the accompaniment of over- the-tub conversations; and for nourishment, the occupants of Edge Hill use their culinary talents in the making of fudge. One doesn ' t have much oppor- tunity to be homesick in the midst of this sort of friendliness. The large, old house does not disappoint one vho has noted with pleasure its welcoming ex- terior. Margaret Leonard ' 49 82