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

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14 Vox Fluminis THE 65TH GIRL GUIDE COMPANY ACHIEVEMENT sounds the keynote of this year's activity. Thanks are due to Mrs. Darby, whose able and appreciated assistance set the company well on its way. Thanks are also due to Mary Harris, who aided the company in all its activities. The Guides have managed their own meetings. More of the responsibility of running the company has rested on their shoulders than in previous years. The English girls, some of whom were Guides in England, have accepted much of this added responsibility and have been a great asset. Our activities were many, including the passing of a part of the toy-maker's badge, skating races, a spook party, a variety show, a pageant and district in- spection. Two of the high-lights of the year were the church parade and the address of Princess Alice to all 'the pa- trol leaders in the city. Throughout the year each new step forward has brought with it not only its work. but also its pleasures. May the company next year remember that whatever is worth doing is worth doing well. J. H. l BROWNIES THE Brownies have had a very suc- cessful and happy year. The meet- ings commenced in October, with Mrs. Stitson as Brown Owl and Janet Edgar as the Tawny Owl. There are four sixes, the Elves, Imps, Fairies, and Pix- ies. The sixer of the Elves is Eliza- beth Moody, the sixer of the Imps is Arma Sifton, the sixer of the Fairies is Judy Adamson, and the sixer of the Pixies is Betty Cooper. The four Sixers were invited to the Lord Baden-Powell Memorial Service, held at the Civic Auditorium. Brownies all over the world were asked to ob- serve one minute's silence in memory of him. The 'sixers went to see Princess Alice at the Parliament Buildings on April 25th. They heard her make a speech. Betty Cooper. THE CHRISTMAS PARTY ON December 19th the members of the senior school were Miss Carter's guests at a Christmas party in the school gym. Red and green decorations and a glittering, gift-laden Christmas tree gave the room a festive, holiday air. Skits of interesting variety were per- formed by each class. Then everyone had a jolly time, trying to follow the lead of the English girls in a Roger de Coverley dance. After Miss Carter had presented each girl with a gift, 'the party was topped off by one of Mrs. Munroe's delightful suppers. H. M. P. 1. .....1 , ART CLASSES THIS year we had the art classes on Tuesdays. We started by doing water- color paintings of a pumpkin, since then we have 'tried pastels, plaques, clay models and Christmas cards. Several of the class did postersfor the o-pera and others painted the stool and the throne. We are very much obliged to Miss Crawshaw, who has taught us with great patience and given us a great deal of new knowledge. We hope there will be as many people in the class next year as there have been this, and that they will enjoy the class as much as we have. C. L. M..1l.1.1.1T. WAR WORK GRADES I AND II 1 War Savings Certificate. 1 Afghan. GRADES III AND IV 1 Afghan for the Red Cross. 12 Knitted face cloths for the Red Cross. 3 War Savings Certificates, sent to: Cab Lakeside Fresh Air Camp. tbl Westminster Church. CCD St. Andrew's Church. Approximately 14 pounds of tin foil. Contribution of 620 to War Services Fund.

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Vox Flumvlnis 13 11 Aciiviiies H HOUSE NOTES JOLLY good fun, is a phrase which describes the English girls who entered the four houses this fall. House picnics were held in September in order that the new girls might become better acquainted with the fellow members of their houses. The day chosen for the event proved ideal and an entertaining afternoon was spent by the river, in the country or at a farm. With the Christmas season came prep- arations for providing hamp-ers for po-or families. The members of Garry Hall brought clothing, canned goods and toys, which all went together in a Christmas hamper for the Sing family. York Hall provided hampers for two families this Christmas. Many hours were taken up wrapping interesting bundles and packing them in boxes. The families appreciated the gifts im- mensely and the members of York Hall were only too glad to give them a Merry Christmas. Luxuries and necessities crowded sev- eral large boxes which were delivered to the Keep family by the members of Nelson Hall. All the girls worked very hard and were well rewarded for their efforts, because one more family was provided for at Christmas. Father Christmas never forgets chil- dren. The boys and girls of Point Doug- las Mission always look forward to their Christmas party. Douglas Hall provided dolls, games, soldiers, guns and other toys for the children this Christmas. Several of the senior members of Doug- las Hall attended the Christmas party. All four houses participated in Sports Day, each attempting to prove its pow- ers over the others. The inter-house basketball games were played at the end of April. These games created great ex- citement and extended house spirit. Two other important activities are yet to take place, the tennis competi- tions and the lilac tea. With these events the house activities come to a close for 1940-41. A.K., J.L., J.D., B.D. THE YOUTH CONFERENCE DURING the early part of February three girls, representing Riverbend, attended the Youth Conference held at Gordon Bell High School. The Confer- ence consisted of three sessions, and one main session, in which a summary of the previous meetings and the printed agen- da were drawn up. The first session was divided into two sections. The first dealt with Youth's Contribution to Canada's War Effort. It was decided that by economizing and by self-sacrifice, youth can best serve its country. The second session of the first meet- ting was based around Youth and Em- ployment. In this session, the boys for once outtalked the girls. It was decided that schools should have an employment service, that a vocational counsellor would be of great value to high school students, and that recreational centres should be established where they would be appreciated. The chief topics discussed in the sec- ond meeting were, International Rela- tions, Canadian Democracy and Civic Affairs. The Rowell-Sirois report was also discussed, but we got no further than the government did. The third session centered around the student and high school problems. The Extent of Unitary Credit and Self- government were some of the sub- topics in this last session. A dance was held between the first and second sessions. This helped to bring those attending together and created a friendlier feeling among the debaters. A. B.

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Vox Fluminis 15 GRADES V AND VI Grades V and VI are making knit- ting-needle holders. They are made of felt and the two mitts are joined by a piece of elastic. We sell them at ten cents each. All together, we have made 5527.14 We have bought seven War Savings Certificates which we have sent to the following: Junior Red Cross. Children's Home, Junior Humane So- ciety, Institute for the Blind, Museum, Salvation Army and Deer Lodge Hos- pital. We have also knitted face cloths and an afghan, and have collected things for the salvage work. J. C. .l..i.. .T. GRADES VII AND VIII We have completed an afghan of red and gray for the Red Cross. Two certificates have been completed, one has been sent to the Y. M. C. A. the other to the Red Cross. The third one has been started for the I.O.D.E. Hangers have been sold to obtain money for War Savings Stamps. The work Grades VII and VIII have produced includes: 4 pairs of socks. 5 scarves. 1 helmet. 1 amputation cover. 1 pullover sweater. 1 baby's layette. 1 cardigan. 2 pairs of wristlets. 2 sweaters. 1 pair of mitts. W. E. S. GRADE IX During the past school year, the girls of Grade IX have been doing their share for the war effort. They have purchased two War Savings Certificates and are completing a third. One was sent to the Winnipeg General Hospital and the other to the Manitoba Sanatorium at Ninette. At school and at home, the girls have been knitting various articles. They have gone to the drawing room from four to four-thirty, where they knit. These articles consist of 4 scarves, 3 pairs of socks, 4 babies' jackets, l baby's bonnet, 1 neck-piece and 3 afghans. Along with the other girls they are doing their part to help Britain win the war. E. S. GRADE X WAR EFFORT For Red Cross work, Grade X has been knitting industriouslyg so far we have completed: 5 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of mitts, 5 scarves, and 3 sweaters -and there are more articles in the making. For War Savings Certificates, we had form fines for spilling ink, wearing nail polish to school, etc. The fines mounted up considerably! Also some of the girls have been making brooches with names on them, nearly a hundred of these brooches have been sold. With a por- tion of the money made from these brooches some candy is going to bc sent to girls in England. P. N. GRADE XI WAR WORK Individual and class buying of War Savings Stamps has been Grade XI's chief war-work. As a class it has col- lected two War Savings Certificates, the last of which will be donated to Victorian Order of Nurses. In addition to this, Grade XI held a successful candy sale in the Easter term and col- lected five dollars and fifteen cents. At present it is engaged in making water- coasters, dinner-mats and book-marks with the school crest on them, which will be sold and the proceeds converted into War Savings Certificates. Besides this, we knitted in three periods a week all last term for the forces and the Red Cross. J. H. LIBRARY NOTES THIS year, much to our appreciation. the Alumnae had the library cata- logued. We now have a record of every book in the library. The key to the non-fiction is: 000 General Works. 100 Philosophy.