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

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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

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FANJEAUX FANJEAUX, a Dominican representation of a Norman castle, is the newest residence hall on the campus. It is the only house built explicitly for the college, and thus seems most typically a college resi- dence. It has, of course, all the conveniences and, as a result of enlarged enrollment and wartime measures, a single scourge: it has but one, only one, telephone for some eighty girls. This matter is soon to be rem- edied. The great advantage of Fanjeaux is the dining room. The sophomores appreciate this most: no more streaking up from Meadowlands, two blocks away, for breakfast; no more trudging out of the house in the rain after supper, unless one is moved by a desire to go to the library, concerts and such. The dining room runs the length of the southern exposure of the house. The long room is a pleasant one, its lamps hanging low from the ceiling and its walls hung with the bright shields of previous classes. Here all the students, with the exception of the seniors, meet three times a day, grumbling or gay as suits their mood. On special occa- sions the dining room is always appropriately deco- rated, and birthdays are celebrated with singing and be-candled cakes. 84