Havergal College - Magazine Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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Havergal College Magazine Fair Rosie, London Bridge is Falling Down, Hunt the Slipper and many other games, of which The Muffin Man was the favourite, were played till it began to grow dark. Miss Holditch and Miss Wakely then lit the candles on the Xmas tree, which did look so pretty in the dark room. We danced round it till the candles began to get low and then to our great surprise found that there were gifts for each of us on it, as well as the handkerchief cases we had made for our Mothers. We were pleased. Such a pulling of crackers and such excitement and noise, and then Good-bye and thank you, and our long looked-for party was over. KINDERGARTEN. On Thursday, December 18th, we were invited by the Kin- dergarten to be present at the annual Christmas party, held in the Assembly Hall. Children ' s entertainments are usually very attractive, and this one was no exception to the rule. A giant Christmas tree, prettily decorated and laden with enticing parcels, reigned supreme in the middle of the platform. But before the lighting up of the tree we were to see many interesting games and to enjoy some songs from the children. The flag drill was very pretty and was well done, and we all, including the performers, enjoyed it and also the musical games which followed. Songs, which were clearly sung, succeeded the games, and after that came the giving away of the presents from the tree. The children had each made two useful pretty gifts for their parents, and these they were allowed to distribute themselves. They each, in their turn, received Christmas crack- ers and candy. Miss Gulston is to be heartily congratulated on the suc- cess of the afternoon. G. M. S. FORM PARTIES. Form Parties loom large on the horizon as soon as we are back from the Christmas holidays, and they certainly form one of the chief interests and excitements of the Spring term. If the opinions of guests who are leaving a party are of any value, each one this year appeared to be the nicest that ever was. A great deal of ingenuity and originality was displayed by all the Forms ; and the entertainments were very diverse in character ; but all were alike in that the members of the Form, and their mistresses, spared no time and trouble to make the evening as enjoyable as possible for their guests. We should like to take this opportunity of expressing our thanks to the parents who so generously provide their daugh- 58

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Havergal College Magazine ii rijnnl l£ntprtatnm?nts THE MASQUERADE. On the last day of October, 1913, at 8 o ' clock in the evening, all the mistresses and girls came down for the fun and dances of the Masquerade, which was to take place in the Assembly Hall. They gathered in the darkened room in many different costumes. There were ladies of the eighteenth century mingling with Eed Indians, and sailor girls and boys ; there were clowns, Eastern beauties and Quaker girls. The Three Musketeers were to be seen chatting with milkmaids and shepherdesses, and for once a pirate and a jude:e met for friendly conversation. The whole scene was a medley of different characters, colours and costumes, and many of the wearers, who had manufactured their own dresses, were highly complimented. Miss Jones, as Di Vernon, with Cecily Mortlock in a fear- some mask, for partner, headed the Grand March. We paraded round the house, up the back stairs, round dark corners, through the studio, guided only by one candle, for all the other lights were turned out. After the march was over we return ed to the Assembly Hall, where dancing began, led off by Miss Jones. While we were dancing, the staff adjudged the prizes, and after we had had supper Miss Jones announced the results. The Staff Prize was awarded to Miss Stephenson, who looked very charming: in a Harem costume ; Thelma Duncan, attired as a shepherdess, won the prize for the prettiest costume ; and Alice McBride, who was unrecognisable as a Zulu Chief, received the prize for the funniest costume. After singing Auld Lang Syne and God Save the King, and thanking Miss Jones for the very pleasant evening we had spent, we retired to bed to dream of witches and pumpkins ! A. McBRIDE. FORM I. XMAS PARTY. One day just before Xmas we thought we would give a party and each ask a friend. It took us a long time to write the invitations, but at last the notes to Miss Wakely, Form II., and other friends were sent off; and then how pleased we were to get their answers. At last the day came. We met our guests in the Assembly Hall, and when all were here we took them to the Library to have tea. The little tables looked so pretty decorated with Xmas favours and crackers, and dainty Xmas place cards showed us where to sit, each by the friend we had in- vited. The nice sandwiches, cake, fruit, biscuits and candy soon were gone, and then off we went to the Hall to play games. 57

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Havergal College Magazine ters with sandwiches and most beautiful cakes for these annual Form celebrations. Form IV. had the pleasure of opening the Party Season on February 6th, and, to prevent expectations from running too high, called it a Plain Party, carrying out the idea in the poster, the programmes and the entertainment. First there were competitions ; curious mixtures had to be tasted and the ingre- dients guessed; there were jars whose contents had to be dis- covered by smell ; pictures from Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales required titles, and finally, a row of Hidden Beauties, sitting under sheets, with paper bags on their heads, had to be identi- fied by their eyes. After the competitions every one joined in games and played Blind Man ' s Buff and Musical Arms with evi- dent pleasure. Refreshments were served, prizes for the com- petitions given, and after a few dances the partv ended with Auld Lang Syne. Form Upper III. chose the Eve of St. Valentine ' s Day for its party night, and made very clever use of the associations of the day. It has been celebrated in rhyme by a member of the Form itself : — The Upper Third Form gave a party, It was on St. Valentine ' s Eve; The guests had all a welcome most hearty, For they everywhere hearts could perceive. The various games were exciting, Musical Hearts was gay; Some found shooting inviting, While others Old Maid did play. Refreshments next came on the program, Of them we did gladty partake, A sandwich, jam, lettuce or plain ham, With ginger ale, candy or cake. After the prizes were given, All the good-byes were said, The day girls homeward were driven, While boarders Went sadly to bed. MARY McQUEEN. A most enjoyable evening was spent on February 27th, when the Lower Fifth Form entertained us at a Pink Party. The decorations were prettily carried out in pink, and the hos- tesses wore pink ribbons and pink roses. The evening was opened with Musical Arms ; then followed a Ball and Spoon race in which Tina Lyall was the victor, though hard pressed by Miss Gulston. Then came a mirth-provoking game called Pretty 59