Ruperts Land Girls School - Eagle Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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Ruperfs Land College Magazine surrounded by dainty dancers in dress of airy pattern, who gradually glided onto the stage, allowing the startled appliers of cosmetics to collect their scattered wits and implements. As the evening sped on, the atmosphere became a little calmer, but nevertheless remained of an excited nature. Groups of weary people were seen supporting the stone walls of the theatre, while smaller members, who had not been borne homeward by relations, frankly slept until they were prodded into Wakefulness by the sound of a muffled clapping. Could those have been the familiar strains of our National Anthem '? Could Miss Welch have received her flowers already? Could it be possible that the GymiDisplay was over? It could be possible, it was possible. The supporters of the stone walls of the theatre slowly got into a convenient position for walk- ing, the muffled roar became an unmuffled reality, and sleeping people soon found it safer to be in motion, or in a less densely populated spot. The next day we read that a most successful display had been put on by the members of Rupert's Land College. After careful consideration we learnt that we had been present on that occasion and that it wasn't a dream, but an event. R. W. THE MONGREL'S PERFECTION Out in the cold, wide world All alone. In the oozy, black bogs he curled With a bone And dreamt. There was a fire burning bright Over my head quite late at night, On, on I slept, My bone I kept, , Then up I got Upstairs to trot, On to the bed With a clean white spread The pillow on which I lay my head, And lick the face of a master young With a red and cool and cultured tongue. In the soft grey dawn he 'roused me, And, after his hot, refreshing tea, We dwindled off for a hunt. BETTY SNELL. Age 15. 13

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Rupert's Land College Magazine came Intermediate and Senior skipping, parallels, combined apparatus, tactical marching, and horse, in which all classes took part. The second part of the programme consisted of dancing. The wonderful technique showed careful training, and the artistic arrangement of By the Sea and The Return of Persephone was greatly commented upon. The enthusiastic reception of Ten Little Nigger Boys, by the Baby Class, brought forth an encore. The display was concluded by an effective lantern maze, and flowers were presented to Miss Welch in appreciation fo-r her work throughout the year, and to Miss Pauli, whose accompaniment was greatly enjoyed. The unanimous opinion was that the display had been in every way a success, giving great credit to Miss Welch and showing an unusual spirit of co-operation on the part of the pupils. MURIEL HARTLEY. A DREAM It must have been a dream-a bad dream. Nothing in real life could equal such a scene as was witnessed on the night of the twenty-seventh of February. The entire date in all its glory should be set down in full, for it is a memorable date in the history of our School--therefore we will set it down in all its glory-Thurs-day, February the twenty-seventh, of the year nineteen hundred and thirty. On that night the Walker Theatre swarmed with violently excited pupils of Rupert's Land, all taking vastly important parts in the Annual Gym- nastic and Dancing Display, and all feeling, naturally, very nervous and decidedly hysterical. Greatly inspired by the theatrical atmosphere of the narrow, dark passages and the little, brilliantly-lighted dressing rooms, groups of neatly garbed gymnasts sped lightly here and there uttering, at intervals, little shrieks and yells that quite outdid the valiant Shushings of those in command. Finally, at the appointed hour, two hundred worn-out girls presented them- selves on the stage to take part in the march on, and to delight the eyes of fond parents and eager friends. After these controlled efforts on the stage, the curtain, luckily a sound-proof curtain, descended, hiding from View the various antics of youth in the abandonment 'of delirious joy. Fresh make-up was applied by patient, controlled fill people during the evening, until a final burst of energy of another kind quite swept those gentle people off their feet. What was it? They looked in amazement, to find themselves 12

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Rupertls Lcmd College Magazine BOARDING SCHOOL NOTES The Boarders-Seniors, Juniors and Little Ones -have enjoyed a happy year, with many and varied activities. On our return in September We were delighted With the brightness and colour of our newly decorated School. We thank Mrs. Moss and all who devoted so much thought and time during the Summer to making each room beautiful and individual. The happy possessors of WindfloWer Room rejoice in their dark furniture, a contrast to the cream of Marigold, the green of Spring Gardens, and the mauve of Orchid. The Cubicles' too-blue, mauve, gold and rose--are a delight. But most of all we love the dining-room. Its buff walls, brightened A BOARDERS' PICNIC by the gay orange fruit in the curtains, the rich blue of fur- niture, chairs and tables, the latter laid with cream lace mats, and decorated with orange bowls of Autumn leaves or floWers+- vvho could fail to enjoy a meal in such a sunshiny room? It was decided this year to introduce into the Boarding School the Prefect System which has been so successful in the Day School, so Leona McLaughlin and Faith Starkey Were appointed Senior Prefects, and Bernice Patterson and Judy Moss Junior Prefects. These girls have shown by their steady influence, loyalty and common-sense that the Prefect system is a great help to the School, and we congratulate them on their success. This year we have enjoyed an unusual number of theatre parties, including The Only Way, Hamlet, Arms and the Man, Disraeli, Morris Dances, The Pirates of Penzance, HR. U. R., and the wonderful film of Scott's expedition to the Antarctic. ' Tea Parties on Sunday afternoons have been muchen- joyed, a special occasion being the time when Miss Schoenau entertained us in her suite in Devon Court, When chatter, good 14 g