Riverbend School for Girls - Vox Fluminis Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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VOX FLUMINIS Page Six OC1. 20111: A double row of seniors walked over to Rupertsland in the morning to listen to Mr. Glanville, a visiting lecturer, and eminent Egyptologist. Ravenscourt too was well represented. All the students listened interestedly to a vivid account of life in ancient Egypt as compared with that of modern Egypt. Mr. Glanville also spoke at the VValker Theatre in the evening. I Ort. 28111: Was Initiation Day. The poor girls with the dread stamp new attached to them waited in fear and trembling. Some of them were conducted through class initiations as well as school. For once the older girls had the satisfaction of having their due respect paid them, or woe to the unsuspecting new girl. Ori. 28111 : Taking the oath was duly observed at the evening ceremonies of the senior school. A notice had been posted that no cos- tumes were to be hired, and what a good idea it turned out to be! Grade XI., as conveners. arrived as babies. We will let the School answer as to whether they made a success of the party. N ov. 11111 : An Armistice Service was held in the great hall at 11 o'clock, to which the parents were invited. Miss Kidd, a Canadian representative at Geneva. spoke to a very interested assembly, about the International League and what the combined efforts of the youth of all nations could accomplish in the abolishing of war in the future. Der. Znd: The annual Christmas concert was held. A capacity audience embarked on a novel programme. It was opened by a long procession of hooded monks, solemnly chanting an old English proces- sional. They slowly wended their way up the centre aisle to the stage where, grouped around a glowing fire, they sang Christmas carols. The junior Glee Club played A Scene in the Manger. junior French classes sang some charming little Chansons Francaisesf' and a little play, Make Believe, by A. A. Milne, was performed by the Senior School under the direction of Miss Erith. Dec. 9111: Great excitement in prayers. Miss Foster announced the names of the other two prefects, after another one of those interesting Staff Meetings. The girls thus honored were Betty Neal and Frances Aikins. They were welcomed with joy by the other prefects and well approved of by the school. Jan. 28111: We were told that the Alumnae Society was very anxious to assist in some school project. The most important one we have is the buying of stage curtains. Accordingly they gave a silver tea attended by many of the school and numerous outside friends. The results amounted to seventy-live dollars and the tea was very successful. Thank you very much Alumn's I

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Page Fi VOX F THE STAFF CFrom Left to Rightlz Back Row-Miss Wilson, Miss Gregory, Miss Bowman, Miss Vaux, Mrs. Dempsey, Mrs. Munroe, Miss Chestnut, Mrs. Jamieson, Miss MacDouga.l1, Miss Pitblado. Front Row-Miss Erith, Miss Cull, Miss Foster CPrincipaU, Mrs. Laing. Miss Fraser. SCHOOL CALENDAR Sept. 10111 Saw troops of tunic-clad Riverbenders assembling once again in familiar haunts. There were a few faithful faces lacking at the assembly, but several new ones appeared in the ranks of the staff as well as in those of the pupils. Miss Foster, in true Fosterian style, wel- comed us back to the halls of our Alma Mater. Oct. 3rd After a staff meeting at which the school longed to be a witness, the names of three of the Prefects were announced. the remaining two to be appointed at Christmas. Those appointed were: Grace Clark, Peggy Carlisle and Mary Walstoii. This ceremony was ob- served earlier than intended, at the request of the school, and it is to be hoped the school will co-operate with the efforts of the Prefects. Off. 7111: The results of the elections for School Captain were an- nounced. Of the three candidates, Mary XN'alston, Grace Clark, and Betty Dailley. winners of the preliminary elections, Mary VValston succeeded in gaining a majority of votes and will take up her new duties backed by the confidence of the school.

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Page Sefvcn VOX FL UMINIS fan. 30th: It was announced in prayers that there would be a ten cent tea in the drawing-room, and all the school was invited. At three-ten we all went tripping gaily into the Grey Housef' VV e had such a nice time and thoroughly enjoyed the tea and eats. Incidentally we now have an additional nine dollars for the curtain fund. Feb. Zlstz Following our annual custom the school had Gpen Day. Parents and friends found their way through the halls to the class-rooms and were interested spectators of our different classes. This practice seems to be well appreciated by the parents for it gives them an opportunity of seeing for themselves the work we are doing and the pro- gress we are making. Mar. 10th: Our splendid new curtains rolled back to show scenes from Strewel Peter done by the Junior School. Then came a French play, L'Ete de la Saint-Martin, played by four grade eleven girls, directed by Madamoiselle. An English play, The Rose and the Ring, by Browning, followed. The characters were chosen from Grade VIII. to X., and the play was produced by Miss Erith. The big hall was crowded, the plays were well received, and the proceeds will go to complete the curtain fund. Mar. 24th: The school disported itself at the Gym Display to the brisk tune of Miss Bowman's commands. Games, dances. pyramids and apparatus work were displayed for parents and friends. I I 1 April 28th: The first and second basketball teams struggled with Ruperts- land in tremendously exciting games, in the Rupertsland gymnasium. Their second team, and our first won the matches. A scrump- tious tea followed. May 5tlz: The return basketball matches with Rupertsland were played in our gymnasium. And again their second team and our Hrst were victorious. We too served tea. Mag' 15th: The Junior Glee Club competed in the Musical Festival and were very successful in winning the shield. They sang well and we are proud of them. May 16th: The Senior Glee Club entered the Musical Festival. There was great suspense as the decision was very close, finally being in favor of Rupertsland. Congratulations.