Elmwood School - Samara Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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14 SAMARA Conbolences! LORD TWEEDSMUIR With the death of Lord Tweedsmuir, Elmwood together with the rest of our fellows throughout Canada, lost a true friend. We at Elmwood feel that we knew him particularly well: many a time we had a glimpse of him as he walked around Rockcliffe Park; he visited us a few years ago and displayed a great interest in our work. We of the younger generation shall always have him before us as an ideal. He never left anything half done; what he attempted he finished. He worked hard and faithfully, even when ill, serving his King and Empire with deep loyalty. Lord Tweedsmuir travelled over all this vast country of ours, meeting at first hand the people who make up our land; in fact he knew Canada a good deal better than most Canadians do. We Canadians shall remember him as one of us, and we will pass on by word of mouth the ideals which he has left us. Elmwoodians will recall him always as an embodiment of our motto: Summa Summarum , Highest of the High. Once again we extend our deepest sympathy to Lady Tweedsmuir whom we knew well at Elmwood. She was especially interested in us because we were one of the first schools in Canada to contribute to and support, through our Toe H. Group her Prairie Libraries . We pray that life may have many blessings in store for her and we should like her to feel that here in Elmwood as in the rest of Canada she has left behind a host of friends who will always feel the influence of her warm personality. We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to our founder, Mrs. Philpot, on the death of her husband. Many of the Old Girls will always remember with gratitude Mr. Philpot ' s warm interest in Elmwood during its early days. We were all deeply grieved to hear of the death of Archbishop Roper. We appreciated his kindly interest in all our activities, and the many girls who were confirmed by him will remember his kindly words and helpful advice in the services which were arranged especially for us. To his sister, Miss Roper, we extend our sincerest sympathy. We should like also to extend sympathy to Miss Graham on the death of her brother and to Jessie Gilmour on the sad loss of her father.

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SAMARA 13 Senior Doubles — Sue Edwards and Joan Daniels. Intermediate Doubles — Sue Kenny and Joan Somerville. Intermediate Singles — Ann Powell. BADMINTON Badminton enjoyed more popularity than ever this year. Competition in the Inter- house marches was very keen. Once more Nightingale won the shield, with Fry second and Keller third. OTHER SPORTS Tnis winter many girls tempted fate and started to ski. With Dr. Kohr ' s very en- lightening instructions many who had never before been on skis became enthusiastic if not always adept pupils. The newest activity in the field of sport is fencing, taught by Miss Graham, and En garde is heard in the gym every Monday afternoon. No games in what we used hesitatingly to call hockey were played this year, although there were still the juniors and seniors who made great strides (pun!) on their fancy skates. At present on sunny afternoons many of the girls disappear over the open spaces of Rockcliffe on horseback and we are proud to have several very proficient riders among us. Swimming also has increased in popularity, especially among the boarders, and ar- chery still finds its place among the popular sports. GYM AND DRILL As the year progressed, jumping over the horse, climbing ropes, and swinging from rings has become easier for us all. In deciding the winners of the shield in the drill competition, the judges will have a very difficult task, as all classes have greatly im- proved. We wish to thank Miss Snell for a most successful year under her leadership and encouragement . Francis Bell. BASKETBALL REMARKS Francis Bell: Centre Forward — Francis has made a very willing and able Captain. Her work in the team has been steadly good, especially her passing which has held the team ' s plays together. Her shooting is inclined to be too cautious. Joan Daniels: Left Forward — Joan ' s playing has been very good. Her shooting is the most dependable of the forwards but she needs to work hard to improve her footwork. Joan Thomson: Right Forward — • Joan ' s game is fast and at times brilliant but she is inclined to be erratic, especially in her shooting. Muriel Inkster: Centre Guard — Muriel covers court well. She seems to play best when needed most, which is an asset for any team. Her worst fault is somewhat erratic passing. Gaye Douglas: Left Guard — Gaye is a hard worker and has shown great improvement. She is a steady dependable player and has speed; but needs to learn to stay in her own position. Mary Paterson: Right Forward — • Mary improved greatly after the first few weeks of play, she has good speed and plays hard; is sometimes erratic. Substitutes Mackie Edwards and Ann Shaw have played well together as substitute guards; only their lack of height keeps them from greater improvement. Joan Somerville has shown marked im- provement. She has great enthusiasm and ability.

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prefect j otesJ Joan Daniels: Oh, for the sunshine of your smile. Our representative from Montreal, spends only three days of the week doing work: the rest of the time is spent with the fifteen members of the nursery school. She is also capably running the school as head girl. After each visit home, she re- turns laden with ' eats , which, needless to say, vanish in no time. She has been furious- ly studying First Aid and Home Nursing this year, and since her future is not yet decided, we may still find her overseas. She leaves us all breathless by her ability to tear through the latest novels, 50 per! We all hope that no matter what she at- tempts, the future will hold success for Joan. Mackie Edwards: As head of Fry and Editor of Samara , Max has been busy as a bee all year. She is forever either worrying about her House, or doing peculiar things in the Lab. (which, incidentally, she describes with relish!) The Air Force and the Cameron Highlanders have a very special place in her esteem, though we ' ve noticed that she doesn ' t look the other way when the Mount- ies are around! As an ardent McGill supporter, she freguently comes up against another member of the ' sitting room ' , and don ' t think for a moment that she has no argumentative powers. Next year. Max will be a resident of R.V.C., University St., Montreal. Just keep up the good work, girl! Susan Kenny: would that my tongue could utter the thoughts that arise in me . Our country cousin Sukie has amused us throughout the year, by reading us ' Odes composed some time ago; (she ' s competing with Horace) and her occasional bursts of eloguence simply floor us! Ever since she played Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth Night she has been headed for Broadway (!) so we expect to be seeing half the shows in New York free! Sukie is an authority on laughing from a high soprano to a deep bass, to which all movie — goers will testify. Her ambition is to have an hour glass figure in spite of sodas, sun- daes, coca-cola, and cream puffs. She will be our sole representative next year and we wish her the best of luck.