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

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Rapertis Land College Magazine to come to school, and girls not considered worthy of educa- tion, but now everyone, old and young, aspires to readg this affords great opportunities for missionary work in China. Archdeacon Fleming's cheery account of his work in schools and hospitals among the Esquimaux left us with the impres- sion that missionary life is brimful of happiness and interest. The Hay River Mission at Great Slave Lake. As in pre- vious years, we have supported two girls-Laura and Doris Takitkuk-raising the necessary funds, 813645, at the Gar- den party in June, which was a great success. We thank Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Montgomery for their expert help, in choosing the Christmas presents, which, together with letters from the girls, are sent to the fifty boys and girls of the Mission. I The Zenana Bible and Medical Mission. The Annual Tea and Gift Shop was held in November, at which we raised 33125. In order to lessen expenses, a suggestion has been made that next year each girl should make an art or craft article and donate it to a School Art and Craft Stall. In February we welcomed Miss Campbell, the Western Organiz- ing Secretary, who gave us a good account of our protegee, Nanu Kisau. She also told us of Dr. Lambert's approaching marriage, and that her place as Winnipeg's missionary was to be taken by Miss Craig, now training for her work in India at Ridgelands College, Wimbledon. Last yearjwhen Miss Holden told the School of the new wing added to the Canadian hospital at Nasik, many girls expressed a wish to adopt a bed in it. This has been named The Rupert's Land College Cot, in memory of Miss Eva L. Jones. In Lent S12 towards the 3325 needed was raised by voluntary subscriptions from the girls. Donations for this cot will be thankfully welcomed. Christmas Bales. This year again each Form provided clothes, toys and a Christmas dinner for a poor family. In November we had the privilege of a visit from Miss Hassel, who organizes motor vans to extend Sunday School by Post. Her graphic descriptions of the conditions of life in Wander- ing River Prairie stirred some of us to adopt families in that district. Letters of thanks tell of the happiness brought by these unexpected bales of Christmas cheer. C. BI. HOLDITCH. Sightseer: I say, old man, did Paul Revere ride along this road ? A Farmer: I've been in this 'ere field since six o'clo.ck and I aint seen him. 30

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Ruperzfs Land College Magazine HANDCRAFTS The woollen industry must have been decidedly on the increase during the past year. Many sheep of all colours have entered within our walls and may be seen in the fol- lowing forms. If your heads ache any time, Grade VII will knit soft cushion covers, and make them into pillows of comfort for you. Should your feet ache, the Boarders and- members of Grade VI make rugs calculated to give a feeling of rest to the soles of all who have stepped upon them. Grade V awaits orders for pyjama suits with hieroglyphics or monograms embroidered as desired. . To return to wool-Grades III and IV mastered the hidden mysteries of weaving with all its many difliculties, and pro- duced a scene taken from their own play Androcles and the Lion, in which the characters appear dressed in woven fabric, heavily fringed. If the housing problem ever troubles you, the Kindergarten has formed a Building Company which produces homes com- plete with chimney and door knob. Grades I and II are land- scape gardeners and have designed fences, fiower beds and borders, tea-gardens, and sidewalks, in short, a regular vil- lage complete with church and drug store. Since we must end with a moral, here is ours: Create, and you will help to create a new world around you. . D. M. C. LITERARY SOCIETY The Literary Society for the Boarders was started again during the Autumn term, and weekly meetings have been held, with a few interruptions, throughout the year. The first two terms were devoted to the reading of modern plays, and the third term to the study of modern English writers of prose and poetry. We are hoping that next year the girls will take a more active part in the Society, now that we know something of their tastes and abilities, and they know something of ours. s. L. T., c. D. J., D. Y. MISSION NOTES Our interest in Missions received inspiration from the visits of Dr. Tsen, the first Chinese Bishop, and Archdeacon Fleming, who is doing notable work among the Esquimaux. Dr. Tsen emphasized the change in Chinese thought and education. He told us that a few years ago boys were paid 29

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Rupe'rt's Land College Magazine SPORTS -1930-31 2 Another year has gone by, and the Juniors of last year have proved themselves to be Intermediates, and the Interme- diates worthy Seniors. Mary Whitley, who was our School Games Captain, left us to start her Work for her physical training degree at McGill Uni- versity. Our very best Wishes are with her. K. Hopps took her place, and has been a great help as Games Captain this year. Basketball When the School reopened in September we only had one girl left on our First Team, and four on the Second, so it meant building up new teams, and a great deal of hard work had to be done before we reached the standard of play that We had last year, but Rupert's Land girls are not ones to be beaten, and their keenness carried them through. Congratula- tions to K. Hopps, B. Patterson, J. Wells, R. Inkster and V. Glennie for winning their First Team colours, and to P. Hunt, M. Stephens, J. Moss, E. Jenkins, D. Bains and K. Wickens on winning Second Team colours. Every year Mr. Douglas Clark very kindly presents in- dividual cups to us for an Old Girls v. Present Girls match. Last year the present girls won the cups for the sixth year in succession. Mr. Clark unfortunately was unable to be here to present the cups, so the Rev. H. R. Ragg very kindly took his place. B. Snell and B. Patterson both played out- standing games in this match. The great game has just been played again this year. A large' audience came to cheer both sides on. The Old Girls suddenly appeared dressed in styles of the eighties , after roars of laughter they clad themselves in a normal way to play. It was a most exciting game-the .Old Girls led-the School led-the Old Girls led again. The final score was 22-21 in favour of the Old Girls and so they carried off the most coveted cups. The School Second Team beat the Old Girls' Second Team 44-14. P. Hunt played a splendid forward game. This year Mr. Clark was with us and presented the cups. Through this number of our Magazine may We once again extend to him our heartiest thanks for the interest 31