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

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Ruperfs Land College Magazine . us, and we might easily have imagined ourselves firemen! There were many embarrassing moments experienced by every new girl, such as: When, after walking down the front stairs, you become aware of the horrified looks of the old girls, and the Mistress' reproachful glance! When you wake up about seven-thirty, and with blissful innocence inquire of the old girl across the hall, Is it time to get up ? These and many more are deeply imprinted on the new girl's mind. It was with fear and trembling that we saw Initiation approach. Our torture began on Wednesday morning and continued until Saturday night. We could not speak unless spoken to, and had to do anything an old girl requested. On Saturday night we were dressed by the 'old girls, and went down to dinner in all the glory C?J of our array. At our places we found invitations to a formal dance that evening, which was a most pleasant finale to our initiation. The old girls dressed as boys and escorted us to the hall. During the year we have enjoyed the many activities of the boarding school. Miss Turner, Miss Jenner and Miss Young have given us very entertaining literary evenings, and Miss Coleman has helped us greatly with handwork. On the in-week-ends we have had some enjoyable hikes, toboggan parties and picnics. The many opportunities to hear plays and concerts were appreciated very much. All who went en- joyed Kreisler, Paul Robeson, Tiger Rose, Marigold, Jean Steps Out, Berkeley Square and the Celebrity Con- certs. The Seniors have now received the privilege of having tea in the sitting-room on Sunday afternoons. The Teas given us by Mrs. Riley and Mrs. McDonald, and Rev. and Mrs. Car- ruthers' Annual Tea, were greatly enjoyed by all the Boarders. As representatives of the new girls, we wish to thank the old girls for the pleasant year they have given us at Rupert's Land College, and as future old girls we hope to give the new girls of next year as sincere and hearty a welcome. Jean C.: Did you hear about Una? She drank sulphuric acid by mistakef' Dot: Did it kill her? Jean C.: No, but every time she blew her nose she made holes in her handkerchief ! 20

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5 I' la I' ir '- 'l W U-S7315 '? ??' -.v l F. I Rupertis Land College Magazine The Parliament Buildings for beauty are famed, And our untrained recruits add their praises, But When we around them have had ninety walks, Our blindness the sightseers amazes! 111.-After Au. y But life is not altogether so bad As these novice verses have drawn itg We leave to our good Freshie colleagues below To tell you how Well they have borne it. And We trust when our turn shall come to move on, We shall go armed with wisdom and knowledgeg SO now We will finish with three hearty cheers For good luck to our Rupert's Land College! SCENE FROM OUR STUDIO WINDOW IMPRESSIONS OF BOARDING SCHOOL By Two New Girls Our first impression of boarding school was the kindness with which the old girls received us. They immediately made us welcome, and we soon felt as if we really and truly belonged here. This spirit has been maintained throughout the year, and We new girls are indeed grateful for its helpful influence. The momentous days of Our first Week here were a hurry- scurry to get settled. Of course, as new girls, the rules were not yet firmly fixed in our minds, and each new day brought to light something which must or must not be done. We learned quickly, however, and everyone was very kind in overlooking our first mistakes. A continuous stream of bells, which might mean anything, was a great source of worry to 19

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Ruperfs Land College Magazine HOUSE NOTES DALTON HOUSE G. BANNISTER -.---.....MISS COLEMAN, BETTY TRIMMI-:R House started the year with a house-warming in a p1cn1c at River Park. Wesallied forth one bearing weiners, bacon, buns, etc., prepared to a fine day and good fare. Trials for the Junior House events were held and competitors chosen to run on Sports Day. Every- one had a jolly time and we all looked forward to another picnic in the near future. At the Christmas entertainment our contribution was a performance of the carol The Moon Shines Bright. At the Zenana Bazaar willing members of Dalton House presided over the linen, toy and novelty stalls, encouraging the visitors to come for- ward and buy. The chief event in the life of Dalton House this year was the visit of Miss Dalton, its Head. We have had letters from her from time to ur Captain has endeavoured to give her news of She usited us at prayers one morning and we eagerly to anecdotes of her early days at Rupert's College and her travels abroad. With rosy face, 1n smlles the smallest member of Dalton House er w1th a bouquet of roses. Afterwards the and Sports Captain were presented to Miss who was most interested to find daughters of her puplls now taking part in the life of her old school, s of Dalton House, too! Her visit only strength- the affect1on and interest with which Daltonians regard the competitlons for music, games and drill eights, The music competition arose in this way. There was a balance of S11 60 from our concert last year, so this was expended ln muslc and given to the various House Captains. They chose the1r choir of twelve, a conductor, senior couple lk 21