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

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VVELLS, C.M.G. D. A. CLARK, ESQ. W. P. Moss, ESQ. H. E. SELLERS,'ESQ. W. A. MURPHY, ESQ. A. L. DEN1SoN, ESQ. G. T. DE C. O,GRADY, ESQ. F. PUGH, ESQ. MAJOR T. C. ANDERSON, ESQ. A. E. HOSKIN, ESQ., K.C. 1--.1-T, Ladies' Executifve Board MISS G. E. lVIILI.ARD, Chairman MRS. S. P. MATHESON, Vice-Chairman MRS. B. J. CURRY, Secretary MRS. W. P. MOSS, Treasurer J. ADAMSON H. D. MARTIN W. H. COLLUM R. G. ROGERS MRS. MRS. MRS. MRS Principal MISS G. E. MILLARD W. CHANDLER GLENN FLORANCE GORDON CHOWN J. H. RILEY EDITORIAL STXIFF Mrss MILLARD Miss TURNER Miss YOUNG Miss CHURCH FORM REPRESENTA TIVES Grade AIII.-FRANCES GOWAN Grade XI.-JUDITH Moss .-ANNE CAMERON EVELYN WALLACE Grade VII.-BETTY PERSSE Grade X.-DoR1s PROCTOR Grade IX Grade VIII.-JOAN VVILBRAHAM The Editorial Stall of The Eagle gratefully acknowledges the receipt of the following Year Booksz- . Ludemus KI-Iafvergal Collegejj Black and Gold ISL John's Collegejg Vox Fluminisu fRi1verI1end Schooljg The Raven fRafvenscourt Schooljg King's Hall, Compton Magazineg Kelfvin Technical High Srhool Magazine. CONTENTS PACE Portrait of His Grace Archbishop Stringer ....... - ................................... ....... 6 Staff of Rupert's Land College ............................ - ...... .,,.. .... ,... .... ........,,..,,,,,,- ..... 6. 7 School Calendar, 1931-32 .............................................. - ............ .......... .. ..........,- ...... - ..... . ...., 8 The Head Girl ....... - ................ - ..... ... ..... .... ..... .,........................... .......... ..,. . .. 9 The Year . .... L ............. ..- ...... .. ............... .......--....- ...... 9 House Notes ....... ............ , ..,................................... ............ 1 2 Art ...........,..........,............. ..... .......... Musical Tit-bits ......... Mission Notes . ..... ..... C ............... ...................................... Sports ................ - .............................................,.....................,....... Photograph of the Maypole Dancers ......... 16 18 19 20 Library Notes ................................................................... ............ 2 1 Boarders ................. ......................................................... ,,,,,,,,,,,, 2 2 Boarders' Literary Society ................................. ,,.,,,...,,, 2 3 The Ninth Company's First Hike ............. ............ 2 3 Brownie Notes ......................... - ................................ ............ 2 4 Initiation .................................,.................................. ........,... 2 5 Nils Bukh Gymnasts .................... ............ 2 5 Mr. and Mrs. Alan VVilkie .. ........................................................... ............ 2 6 The Tally Ho Party ................................................................... .......,............... .,.......... 2 6 Miss Brown, Director of Junior Red Cross Society .......... ............ 2 6 The Rivals ....................................................................., .................................. ............ 2 7 The Paper Bag Social .............................. ........................,............ ,.,......... 2 8 Prize- giving .................... ...............................,................. Photograph of Graduating Class .............. ...... VVedding of Miss M. Howard Pauli ,.,..,.., Eclipse ., ...........................................,.... .................................. History Sketch ................................... .........,............. Things I Have Loved .......................... Holiday Notes ................................... ........................ ':Gabriel's Search for Evangeline ..... A Modern Trial by Ordeal ........... The Wind .................................... .....,............ A Conversation ........ Goblins ....................... Grade X. ............................................,....,........ Limericks ..........................................,. ........................ Alfred Noyes-An Appreciation ..... A Spring Alphabet .........................,,... A Storm ........................... . ....... . Spring Gladness ..... Niagara Falls ......... Seven Oaks ......... J apan ...................................,...... 30 31 34 35 35 37 37 41 42 ...46 ...46 47 48 49 49 50 51 51 53 Little Bo-Peep ............................. ....... 5 4 The Hill of Happiness ..... ........................................................... ............. ....... 5 5 OLD GIRLS' BULLETIN The Annual Meeting ............................................,............... ............................ ....... 5 9 Come as You Were .............................................. ....... 5 9 The Reading Club .. ..........,............... ........................... ....... 6 1 Rupert's Land Alumnae Theatre Night .............. Old Girls' Prayers ......................................................................... Marriages: Engagements: Grandchildren ...... 61 62 63 HIS GRACE, ARCHBISHOP STRINGER STAFF OF RUPERT'S LAND COLLEGE Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss M rss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss MRS. MRS. Miss Miss SEPTEMBER, 1932 SENIOR SCHOOL E. M. BARTLETT ............ ........... M athematicsg Latin W. BREWER ............. ..,............................,. . ....,..,. A rt E. CHURCH .............. ............. H istory A. DOUPE ................. . .. ..................,.... -.. ..........,................................................. , ......................... .German E. M. DOVEY ............... .....,....... P ianoforteg Class-SinginggMusic:1l Appreciation F. KERSHAW' ............. ..................................................... ................................................... P i anofortc F. M. LEES ............... ........................................... Frenchg Latin I. PARKER ............. ........ G ymnasticg Dancingg Games B. SHARMAN ........ Q. .......... ...................................,............... S cience S. L. TURNER .,............. ............... E nglishg History MIDDLE AND JUNIOR SCHOOL D. BUssELL ................ .....,.,... G rade VIII. D. M. COLEMAN ...... .... .... ,....... K i n dergarten C. M. HOLDI'fCH.. ......... ............. G rade VII. M. MARTIN .............. ............... IN Iathematics PIDCOCK -.-........... . ...... ...,. S cripture J. PURDIE .................... ...... .......... G r ades I., II. A. RAINSFORD ............... ............... G rades III., IV. D. YOUNG .............. ............... G rades V., VI. SCHOOL CALENDAR, 1931-32 1931 Sept. 9-School opens. VVelcome to Miss Brewer, Miss Hart and Miss Lees. 18-Initiation 28-Rev. C. Downes speaks to the girls on the work of the S. P. C. K. Oct. 2-Reception for parents and friends. Nov. Dec. 4-Dedication of the Eva L. Jones Memorial Tablet at Holy Trinity. 12-Thanksgiving Day, school holiday. p 16-Sports' Day at Sargent Park. 4 19-Mr. Peter Manniche speaks on his International College in Denmark. 21-Old Girls' Annual Meeting and Tea, held at the College. 22-Tea given by the Guides of Winnipeg in honour of Miss Agnes Baden-Powell. -1--Display given by the Neils Bukh Gymnasts at the Amphitheatre. 5-Professor Sandwell speaks to the girls on wealth. 11-Armistice Day. Service in School conducted by the Rev. Henry Martin. Half holiday. 3-House Musical Competition, adjudicated by.Miss Ethel Kinley and Mrs. Alex. Gammie. Machray House is the winner. 11-Shakespeare Recital given by lN1r. and Mrs. Alan VVilkie. 15-A programme. of Christmas Carols and Dances given by the School for the Junior lylusical Club. 16-Members of the Kindergarten entertain their parents. Junior Christmas Party. 17-Senior Christmas Party. 18-School breaks up. 1932 Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June 7-School begins. 15-Reception for parents given at Fort Rouge Junior School. 20--Alumnx Reading Club begins. 21-Grade XII. gives a Tea and Entertainment for the new girls. 27--Alumnae Come As You Were Reunion Party. 4-Tally Ho Party given for the Staff by the Prefects. 28-Judith Moss wins the Manitoba Swimming and Diving Championship. 7-Rupert's Land Alumnw Theatre Night in aid of the Scholarship Fund. Sir Barry Jackson's company presents Quality Street, which is attended by past and present members of the School. 23-School breaks up. 6--School re-opens. 11-Old Girls attend School Prayers. 11-20-Manitoba Musical Festival. 15-16--Performances of The Rivals given at the Little Theatre. 20-Miss Brown, Director of Red Cross, Toronto, speaks to the girls. 22-Girls sing at the Musical Festival Concert. 26-First and Second Team Basket Ball Matches against the Old Girls. 5-Dancing Display in Lady Nanton's grounds. 7-Gymnastic Competitions. 10-Picnic given by Grade X. for Grade XII. and the Graduating Class. 17-Prize-giving at the Royal Alexandra Hotel. THE EAGLE VOL. iv. OCTOBER, 1932 No. 1 THE HEAD GIRL Jean Wells is the daughter of Colonel G. A. Wells, Warden of St. John's College. She entered the school at the age of seven and has been a pupil of Rupert's Land College from Grade II. to Grade XII. Jean has distinguished her- self in sports, she has re- . vealed talent for dancing and dramatic Work, in school she has shown special aptitude in foreign languages. She was Lieutenant of Eva L. Jones' House during her last two years at school. Jean has been a useful member of the school choir and was success- ful in the recent examination of the Associated Board in Singing fHigher Divisionl. During her year in Grade XI. she was elected Prefect, in which capacity she revealed her organizing ability and keen sense of responsibility. She was elected Head Girl in June, 1931,. The Winning of the Esprit de Corps pin by Jean proved that the school recog- nized her unselfish Work for others, and this, combined with a spirit of optimism and good comradeship made her respected and loved by staff and girls alike. Jean is pursuing her studies at St. John's College, and she takes with her the good wishes of the school for a happy and successful career. JEAN WELLS 1931-1932 As the June days pass by, We realize that the school year is speeding to its close, and it is interesting to think over the many varied events which took place during the year 1931- 1932. Despite the hardship, and startling news of War in China, this year has been a very busy and enjoyable one, made particularly interesting by the introduction of a School Current Events Club. Miss Millard divided every form in the school into groups under a leader, and each in turn was given a subject concerning the World on which to write a paper, 9 . Rupert? Land College Magazine and the leader read it to the school, thus giving the girls an idea of what is going on in the world today. With the opening of school in September, we were pleased to welcome an even greater number of new girls than usual, which kept the Prefects and form representatives busy for many an hour, planning a suitable initiation, which took place soon after, and provided a great deal of amusement for every- body. The new Prefects for this year were elected at the end of September, and should be congratulated on the splendid and thorough work which they have done throughout the year. The whole school has played its part, and co-operated in every way, showing that self-government is possible in the school. The Inter-house Musical Festival provided keen competition and demanded a great deal of practice on the part of House Musicians land especially non-musicianslj. Miss Pauli de- serves special thanks for her interest in the inexperienced choirs and conductors, and for her assistance to all of them. The Annual Zenana Guild was again held this year, and each of the' houses was in charge of different stalls 5 altogether the event was a great success. Sargent Park was again the scene of the Rupert's Land Annual Sports Day, and the event afforded a great deal of pleasure and excitement, besides discovering considerable talent in each house. The credit goes to Miss Welch for making this day such a successful one. We are greatly indebted to Miss Millard, the Board and the staff for providing such a pleasant Christmas party, which was very much enjoyed by the intermediate and senior school. Grade XII. have found it impossible to be the staid studious first-year students which they should have been, and have entered into all the, activities of the school whole heart- edly, and enjoyed them thoroughly, even though their poor old joints groaned and cracked pitifully at being forced to bend and stretch in rapid succession: during their few and far between drill periods. At last they realized they must leave such things to the youthful nine's, ten's and eleven's, and be content with climbing the stairs to their classroom in record time. Final proof of this was shown when they challenged the staff to a basket ball game, and were beaten shamefully. The Easter term was the shortest one of the three and was fully occupied by rehearsals for Sheridan's Rivals, which was produced by Miss Turner, and played at the Little Theatre on May 15th, and 16th, in aid of the Magazine Fund. This play was a great success, and proved the dramatic talent of the principal characters, and also Miss Turner's skill in selecting the parts. The Prefects and House Lieutenants had the pleasure of 10 Rupert? Land College Magazzne entertaining Miss Millard and the staff at a tally-ho party, which was a new experience for most of them, and a very jolly affair. The Manitoba Musical Festival occupied a great deal of time during the Easter term, as the school was anxious to keep up the good standard set the previous year. Success crowned the untiring efforts of Miss Pauli and the choir. They have since been asked to sing the Festival numbers on several other occasions. Captain James and his band honoured the school by a visit, and gave a very interesting and instructive concert dur- ing which Captain James demonstrated the use of each of the instruments which composed his band. The dancing classes, too, have done their share in the school activities by giving programmes both at the Children's Hospital and at the Junior Musical Club. Instead of a gym and dancing display, Miss Welch gave an outdoor dancing and physical training exhibition on Lady Nanton's grounds. Although this was the first time the school had ever at- tempted anything of' this kind, the event was a great success, and was very much admired by the audience. Miss Welch deserves a great deal of credit for bringing such honour to the school through her efforts. Grade X., according to the usual custom, issued beautiful invitations to the board, staff and graduating class, including Grade XII., inviting them to a picnic on June 10th, which was well organized, and a most enjoyable affair. Owing to many other events, which took place at end of the term, it was decided to postpone the Hay River Mission Fete and the pub- lishing of the magazine to the first term in the new year, when it is hoped that the former event will give occasion for a reunion of old and present Rupert's Land girls. The final event of the school year, and the reward of all the hard work during the year was prize giving, which was again held at the Royal Alexandra Hotel. Congratulations to all the prize winners! It is with a feeling of regret that we say good-bye to Miss Bannister, Miss Pauli and Miss Welch, who have been promin- ent members of the staff for several years, and have raised the standard of work throughout the school considerably. I feel certain that the girls will never forget the help they have given them, and will do their part in endeavoring to keep up their work after they have gone. For my part I would like to thank Miss Millard and the staff for their helpful advice and assistance to me and the Prefects,-and also the girls, for their splendid co-operation JEAN WELLS, Head Girl. throughout the year. 11 Rupert? Land College Magazine HOUSE NOTES EVA L. JONES HOUSE EVA L. JONES- Although she only reached the second place in competing for the house shield, Eva L. Jones has done exceptionally Well in other fields, and We are very proud of her this year. On Sports Day, in Sargent Park, we held first place, Which Was very encouraging, as it was the first competition of the year. At the Interhouse Musical Festival, we did not do so Well, in spite of the splendid assistance of Jean Wells, our conductor, and Agnes Swalwell, our accompanist 5 however, our trio came first, and our choir second. Our basket ball team Won the cup, and our games teams Won first place. Nevertheless, We are not only a hard-Working house, We enjoy ourselves, too. We had such a jolly picnic in River Park, to prepare for Sports Dayg We built a big bonfire and cooked our Wieners, which Went to the right spot after such vigorous exercise. On Feb. 16th, We gave a party for the new members of the house from Fort Rouge Preparatory School, We had a peanut hunt and games, all of which were Won by the guests of honour. For a third year, our house has come through With flying colours. Keep. it up, and best of luck for next year. , 12 Rupert? Land College Magazine 4 DALTON HOUSE ' Captain ...........,....... ........................................ . . .......................................... Miss G. BANNISTER Lzeutenants ........,........ .................... M Iss BREVVER, Miss MARTIN, RUTH HAMILTON, K.ATHLEEN MOORE Gamgg Captain ,,.,,,,,,,,,,,..,,,,,.,,.,,.,.,.................,. .............................,...................,............. J UDY MOSS According to tradition Dalton House began the session 1931-1932 with a picnic on the river bank. The day was chilly but we soon made a cheerful, crackling fire. We then held trials for the Senior and Junior events of the Inter- House Sports, encouraging all members to compete and do their bit. Then sizzling wieners and bacon were attacked with great gusto. Thus the new girls were informally initiated into the House. When the Sports Day came we took fourth place. At the Zenana Bazaar loyal members of the House turned up to sell the contents of the linen stall. A 'Practices and rehearsals went on apace for the Musical Festival and girls as well as audience felt that this year the standard of achievement was considerably higher than last year. As the pieces chosen were the same as those for the Winnipeg Musical Festival we were particularly interested when these same items were performed there in April. We were fourth in the Festival. Notwithstanding our fourth position in Festival and Sports, when .the total calculation was made, Dalton House came first at Christmas. For this we have to thank those members who have done steady work in class all year and received no order marks. At the end of the Easter term, our juniors won the highest points in the games. Well done, juniors! Good work and few order marks, and our juniors' success, not to mention the neatness of our boarders, again brought us to the first place. We would like to thank our games captain, Judy Moss, for her untiring efforts to keep the flag flying in the Held of sports and games. T Although the House. is still young, we can boast of having Old Girls! One of them, Katherine Wickens, has just gained a scholarship in composition at the Art School and obtained three honourable mentions as well. Congratulations to this Daltonian! j . We are very happy indeed to be the winners of the House Cup for the year, and intend to do our best to retain the trophy. We are very sorry that our Captain, Miss Bannister is leaving -this year. She has ably guided us through the whole 13 Ruperfs Land College Magazine three years of our existence. The House's very best wishes go with her and the Daltonians who are leaving this year. Remember our motto: All for one, and one for all. MACHRAY HOUSE Captain ...........................................................,.........,...,,................................................ ...Miss COLEMAN Lieutenant: .......................... ................................. M iss HART, G. PARKER, J. NVATSON The past year has been a very busy one for the members of Machray House under the leadership of Miss Coleman and Miss Hart. At the Machray House picnic, held early in the fall, in order that the members might become acquainted, wieners were roasted and everyone had a good time, races being run in preparation for Sports Day, an annual competi- tion between the Houses. Through the united eiorts of the girls the house ranked second in this total and enjoyed the keen competition of the other Houses. The juniors specially showed line spirit in their races. At the Zenana tea the girls proved themselves equally capable in working in a tearoom as in running races and did everything they could to make it a success. At the Annual House Musical Festival talent was shown under the leadership of Joan Watson and in the total of marks Machray House came first. Christmas exams now followed and everyone was busy trying to score high marks and bring credit to the House, and though not entirely successful as in the Easter results the girls took their defeat sportingly. Early in the second term the members at Rupert's Land entertained the new and younger members from the Fort Rouge school. Tea was served and after, everyone played games and the little folk enjoyed themselves immensely. The basket ball season was now in full swing and the members worked hard in order to gain an honorable position in the inter-house matches. Early in the summer term school exams took place and after this House competition was forgotten in the united effort of the senior sch-ool to pass the departmental examinations. MATHESON HOUSE Captain .........,.............. ...................................................................................................... M rss YOUNG Lieatenants ........................... ,............... M Iss RAINSFORD, Miss LE:-:s - ' PHYLLIS WEBB, EILEEN CHANDLER Secretary ......................................... ......................,..................................... E ILEEN CHANDLER Senior Sports Captain ................................................................ ................ P HYLLIS WEBB Junior Sports Captain ......................,.,,..... .........,........................................ S HIRLEY JACKSON The stout ship Matheson House is on its homeward stretch and its journeys for the year 1931-32 are almost com- pleted. Her engines are running well and she is fast getting 14 Ruperfs Land College Magazine into the stride of things. Our captain, Miss Young, and ship's officers Rainsford and Lees, who have successfully steered her on her long and arduous journey, deserve special thanks. We also welcome our new officer, Miss Lees, and wish her luck. First and second mates, Webb and Chandler, have worked well, especially Phyl, who is also Senior Sports Captain. Unfortunately she was ill around Christmas time but she finally recovered and Matheson's crew were very glad to welcome her back, especially the officers who had missed her help. Shirley Jackson, our Junior Sports Captain, has worked Well and, with her aid, the Junior crew came off with fiying colours in sports. Our first port was River Park, where we had-our try-out for Sports Day, and a picnic after. We certainly possess our fair'share of good sports-even if they don't always win. Everything went off without a hitch, except that our fire proved a trifle stubborn and necessitated a very firm hand before it would die out. Our next port was Sargent Park, where our sports did their best to bring honour to Matheson House, and I don't think they did too badly. Keep up the good work. The best of good sportsmanship is in being able to lose well. Next we found ourselves at the Zenana sale, very prom- inent behind a loaded candy table, decorated in orange and yellow. We extended our colour scheme throughout the room in the form of very attractive candy vendors who enticed people to buy their wares. Our results were very gratifying. Then the scene changed to the Musical Festival. Here our crew quite surpassed themselves, coming second with the greatest number of iirsts-not, however, without a great deal of hard work under the able direction of K. Saunders, who conducted our choir, which came first. Among the other firsts were Molly Marshall, who won the soprano solo, and Eileen Chandler, who won the pianoforte solo. And now we are transported back to the year 1775, when we see The Rivals produced by Miss Turner. Here again Matheson House displayed her talent, for W. -Springett, J. McConnell, P. Webb, E. Chandler and G. Kilvert all took prominent parts. Thus we see that Matheson House possesses a crew of unusual talent in the direction of sports, music and acting. She has also to thank those who have helped her by their high averages and those whose average, though not so high, cer- tainly did their bit. The crew must refrain from the vice of getting order marks because it checks the voyage of our gallant ship. The future looks rosy for the good ship and we must do all we can to further her progress. Always let your motto be Up and On. 15 Ruperfs Land College Magazirze A thing of Beauty is a joy forever ....... Interesting work has been done in the Studio during the past school year. The creative genius, blossoming into a tiny flower, has become a veritable garden -of colour and originality, perhaps small, but nevertheless, a possession. ' Form VII. proved themselves to be a little group of artists eager and appreciative, there are many things to their credit. There has been generally, feeling for expression in design and colour, as many a humble picnic plate will prove from an exalted position on the Studio walls. Linoleum, unnoticed as a covering of floors, has been the source of much interest and pleasure, chopped into varied sizes fnot, I hope, from any floors lj with little pictures carved out of the surface, it has become a lino printing block to be reproduced by its creator in unlimited numbers in the future. The Extra Art Class and the new Sketch Club, formed for the encouragement of all would-be or almost-artists throughout the school will, I know, bring forth many blossoms of delight and beauty. WINNIFRED M. BREWER . ....1.-Li .. MUSICAL TIT-BITS Another year gone I-A very busy and eventful one, too. We had high ambitions and, I think, to a large extent reached the summit. On Tuesday, December 4th, our Inter-House Musical Com- petition revealed again hidden talent in the direction of con- ductors and choir. Great enthusiasm and interest were shown by the girls, and the adj udications of the vocal and? in- strumental items were very carefully carried out by Miss Ethel Kinley and Mrs. Alex Gammie. The sight singing occasioned a decidedly hilarious outburst from choirs and audience! The winning House this year was Machray-their high standard of sight-reading must have gained the necessary extra marks. 16 Rupert? Land College Magazine I On Tuesday, December 13th, a group of chosen songsters presented a Christmas programme in the form of ancient and modern carols for the Junior Musical Club. Dressed in the costume of olden days, carrying lanterns and making their entrance and exit to the distant sound of the Westminster bells, London, the singers succeeded in producing the atmos- phere of the real carol-singer. On January 29th, the School Guide Company broadcast over CKY the singing of Taps and the Guide Hymn, after a most interesting talk given by Miss Millard on the subject of guiding. The next item on our yearly programme is the all- important event of the Manitoba Musical Festival, in which we played an active part. It entailed hard work, but aroused great enthusiasm and interest. We can say that our striv- ings were not in vain. We again hold three shields for chorus work. The Babies' Chorus won the Union Shield. The Juniors won the Russell Bender Shield. The Seniors won the Chief Justice Wallbridge Shield. And last but not least comes the greatest victory of all: We gained 88 and 90 marks re- spectively in the Ensemble Class, being the winners out of a class of nine entries. That was the pinnacle of our triumphs, and I thank sincerely all those girls who so willingly gave up their free time to rehearse-all in fact who sang in the Festival choruses. The Sunday after the Festival was over the Musical Option Board organized a programme of the music of some of the prize-winners of the Festival, and we gave our famous ensemble item again. The Associated Board Examinations were held at school on June 11th, when the following girls were successful: ADELE CURRY ................................................ .. ....... ................................. . . ,................,.............,...... Final RUTH WELLS ............................. ......................... .,.................... ....,................... ......... .................. F i n a l KATHARINE SAUNDFRS .................. CPassed Theory Paper with 95611 JEAN WELLS ....................... ............................. H igher Division fSingingD MARGUERITE HAYES .... . ............. Higher Division CPianoforteJ MARION MCDONALD ......... ................... , ............................ L ower Division JEAN ALEXANDER .......... ..........,..... ........... E I ementary Division CHRISTINE PENTLAND ....... ff JOY ELDER ................ ......... ....... P r imary Division SHIRLEY JACKSON .................................................................... ................ .... ' 4 ff OLIVE BATES ............................................................................... ........................ ' f ff Mr. Guy Warwick of the Royal College of Music, London, came to examine, and I was very pleased to be able to intro- duce h1m to the girls as being a fellow-student of mine in 1923. ' And so my last year at Rupert's Land is almost at a close. I am very, very sorry indeed to say good-bye. I can honestly say, though, that they have been the happiest and most Successful years of my life. I thank the girls again from the bottom of my heart for their excellent work, support, and, 17 Rupert? Lana' College Magazine what is worth everything, their unfailing response and good spirit-appreciation of art and its Hnest points. I shall take away with me a memory that will never fade-one I shall never forget. I owe a lot to the Canadian School-girl, and I hope to be able to introduce my future husband to you all in person-perhaps two years' hence-who knows? Carry on your good work! M. H. P. MISSION NOTES The Hay River Mission at Great Slave Lake-At this mission we support two girls, Eliza Albert and Rose Jane Nadyia, raising the necessary funds for 1931 at a Garden Party in June. The principal, the Rev. W. B. Singleton, writes in February, 1932, as follows: Eliza, who is now 13 years of age, has been at Hay River School for one and a half years. Although on entrance, she had no knowledge of Eng- lish, and no previous schooling, she now is in Grade II. Her progress also in the study of language is very good. In this short period of time there is apparent in Eliza a more in- telligent interest, a greater self-confidence and happiness than formerly. Rosie Nadyia, who has been here two and a half years, is now in Grade III. For an Indian girl she has an exceptionally versatile and capable mind. If, in spite of her father's impatient wish to have his daughter home again, we can keep Rosie here for another two years, she then should have laid a foundation sufficient for a truly intelligent and useful life. Both girls wrote short letters of their own com- position to thank us for Christmas gifts sent to the school. We again thank Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Montgomery for their help in sending these, and for the splendid donation of Christmas decorations and box of books. In her letter acknowledging their arrival, Miss Sowden, the matron, tells us that their numbers are fewer, owing partly to the opening of the new Esquimo school at Shingle Point. We were much interested in hearing from His Grace Archbishop Stringer, of the won- derful Esquimo development in the past twenty years. The Zenana Bible and Medical Mission.-The Annual Tea and Gift Shop in November raised 3125 to support Nanu Kisan, and Miss Gladys Craig, who began her work in the Lady Kinnaird High School for Girls at Lahore in November, 1931. We hope that, for the November, 1932, sale, more girls 18 Rupert? Land College Magazine will make articles for a School Art and Craft Stall, the prizes for which were won in 1931 by Joyce Law, Joan Chisholm and Lois o'Grady. We received a well-written English letter from Nanu, telling of her good progress in the school in Manmad. Miss Holden, of the Canadian Hospital at Nasik, wrote an appreciative letter describing the baby ward. She says The Nursery is a bright cheery place, with windows on two sides, through which the sun pours in the mornings. Against two of the walls are long wagonettes in which are hung twenty small cots. Each one has its own name at the head, and the- name of the baby at the foot of it. Down the centre of the room are the bathing tables, in which the babies' clothing is kept. Against another wall is a weighing machine and the nurse's desk. Could you spend 9 to 11 a.m. in the Nursery I am sure that you would enjoy yourselves! During this time the babies are bathed, weighed and their tempera- tures taken. Perhaps you could even hold your own baby! Inspired by this letter and generously helped by the Junior School, the girls during Lent raised by voluntary subscription the S25 needed for our Rupert's Land College cot in memory of Eva L. Jones in the Nasik Hospital. Christmas Bales-This year each grade provided clothes, toys and a Christmas dinner for a poor family, one excellent bale going as far north as Lothrop in Wandering River Prairie. Letters of thanks amply repay our effort. SPORT'S AWARDS, 1931-32 The following is a list of cup winners for the year 1931-1932: Tennis Singles.. ...................... - .......................... ............................. E . GARNETT House Basket Ball Cup .................................... ............................. E . L. J. HOUSE Boarders and Day Girls Cup ..................,..... ................... ........ ...............,........ B o A RDERS Old Girls and Present Girls Cup ............... ................. I sr TEAM OLD GIRLS 2ND TEAM R. L. C. Senior Gymnastic Cup ................ - ............. .........................,...................... J . Moss Inter-Gymnastic Cup ............... ...................,....,....... J . VVILMOT junior Gymnastic Cup ..............,... ............. ...................... - ......... S . JACKSON Midget Gymnastic Cup ............... ............................................ . ...................... B . LAW 1st Team Basket Ball Colours ..... ............. J . Moss, E. JENKINS, E. NOTON R. TAYLOR, V. MAJOR 2nd Team Basket Ball Colours ....... .................. P . RICHARDS, G. STAINTON K. SAUNDERS, K. CLARK, H. CAMERON, J. WATSON 19 Rupert? Land College Magazine MAYPOLE DANCERS G BASKET BALL This year we have been exceptionally lucky in having Phyllis Webb for the School Games Captain. Her tireless energy has been a great help to both teams. At the beginning of the school year we had to build up practically two new teams-this meant hard work. Soon the standard of play individually was good and the strength of the team was in its good combination and in the excellent team spirit shown, but throughout the year the shooting was erratic. After the first term of the year we unfortunately lost one of our first team guards-and Phyllis Webb, under doctor's orders, was forbidden to play any more, so again we had to build up a team. These girls were greatly missed on the team, and their loss was felt right up to the end of the season. We did not play as many outside matches this year as we played in previous years, but the Inter-House, form matches and the games against the Old Girls were as popular as ever. TENNIS During the summer term this year, for the second time, the Old Girls carried oi the Clark Cup, after a most exciting match with the first teamg the school second team, however, won their matchagainst the Old Girls' second team. Many of the girls enjoyed tennis. The court was always in great demand. Many enthusiasts entered for the tourna- ment. The cup was won by Ethel Garnett, and Jean Wells was the runner-up. 20 Rupert? Land 'College Magazine I would like to take this opportunity of thanking the girls for their loyal supp-ort and at the same time wish them all the best of luck in their sports next year. LILIAN M. WELCH. LIBRARY NOTES The past year has seen a greater interest being taken in our school library. Last autumn it was decided that the library should be open daily to be freely used by the girls, and although in consequence some books of fiction from time to time have gone astray, it is felt that the senior girls especially have learned how to make profitable use of a library. This year we have had a great deal of excitement in raising money for new books. Grade XII., by giving a per- formance, was able to donate the following books: Destiny Bay fDonn Byrnejg Royal Road to Romancel' Kllalliburtonjg Jalna fDe la Rochejg Little Karoo fsfflifllj. The following were given by other Forms: Grade XI.- Green Mansions fHudsonj. Grade X.-H1066 And All That fSellers and Yeatmanjj A Boy of the Great North VVest UValker,l. Grade IX.- Wild Animals at Home fSetonj. VIII.- B T A ' Grade oy ramps cross Canada' KOxleyj. Grade VII.- Secret Garden fBurnettj. Grades V., IV.- Rolf in the Woods KSelonj. In addition, Mrs. Moorhouse has very kindly given us some books by Ian Hay, Birmingham and Locke. Doris Mark pre- sented Book of Golden Deeds CYongeJ 5 Jean Moncrieff gave Shadow on the Rock fCatherl. A handsome volume of Bernard -Shaw's plays was received from the School Athletic Association, Collected Plays of A. A. Milne was received from the school. The gift of these books has created a fresh interest in the library. Certain girls volunteer at the beginning of each term to help in the care of the books, they are responsible- for good 'order in the library and assist in the taking out of books at stated times. r We hope that girls leaving the school may perhaps care to give a book to the library, and we assure our friends outside the school that gifts of reference books or fiction will always be very warmly welcomed. . A l PHYLLIS WEBB. 21 Rupert? Land College Magazine 4' ' Q Q 5 I AUTUMN TE RM After many hearty greetings and cordial welcomes to new and old, our activities commenced' with Miss BreWer's hand-craft classes being held in the sitting-room every Tues- day afternoon, Where a score of brown-legged girls lounged on chintzy cushions making mats and purses, etc. A close second to this was the Literary Club, under the able direction of Miss Turner, Miss Young and Miss Church. Every Wed- nesday evening saw the entire household in the cozy, old-rose drawing-room, which was the centre of many an entrancing story and humorous play. We read She Stoops to Conquer, which soon after we enjoyed seeing at the Walken One Friday night Miss Welch packed thirteen of us into the Flying Welchman and shepherded us to River Park, with corn and butter, where we ate a greasy feast by a bon- fire and arranged a picnic to Fort Garry Drive for the next week-end. On arriving home, We found that Mrs. J. H. Mc- Donald had very kindly extended an invitation to us for the Thanksgiving week-end-a Waffle party! An exhibit of Royal China at Birks' led on to the Musical Competition and so to Christmas good Wishes, hasty packing and final cheerios. WINTER TERM, 1932 The winter term opened in early January, when we at- tended some of the plays by the Abbey Players at the Walken On the evening of January 24th, many pyjamaed figures could be seen rushing from the kitchen to Miss Millard's sitting-room, carrying trays and Whispering a hur- ried hush to those who emitted excited laughter at the Wrong moment. This was in honour of Elizabeth's and Lawreen's birthdays, and to our joy they did not find out till the longed- for moment when they entered the room shaking in expecta- tion of what they had done to find instead a lively party. We all voted it a huge success and our tribute to the drastic speeches UD made, by Eileen. The Week-ends following were 22 Rupert? Land College Magazine spent in seeing Sinbad, Martin Harvey, the Stratford-on- Avon Players and the Old Girls' party. An enjoyable to- boggan party brightened up an in week-end, but best of all, through the kindness of Mrs. Riley, there was arranged a tally-ho and reception after at her home, where we played games and won beautiful prizes. SUMMER TERM After we came back from the Easter holidays the Musical Festival began, and we were lucky enough to attend the final concert. This was followed by two lantern lectures, one on Poland, and the other on The Other Wise Man. The most exciting event this term was the basket ball match, Boarders vs. Day Girls, which we won, and celebrated in a party, very kindly given by Miss Holditch. All through the year we were very fortunate in having two such competent Prefects as Evangeline Noton and Judy Moss, who helped to give us such happy memories of boarding in 1931 and 1932. BOARDERS' LITERARY SOCIETY Throughout the winter terms the Boarders' Literary Society met on Wednesday evenings in the drawing-room. The programmes given included the following: An Original Sketch ...........................................,....................................,............... MISS CHURCH Stories from Norwegian literature... .......,...... .................................... M ISS YOUNG Dickens' humor and pathos ,.............................. .......,................,.................. lk liss TURNER The Other Wise Man ................ E ..............................,..,............... .......... M iss MCCANCE fillustrated by lantern slidesj Wee VVillie Winkie ......,................................................................... ............ T HE STUDENTS Lamb's Dissertation on Roast Pig ......................... - ........................ THE BOARDERS She Stoops to Conquer .................................... STAFF, STUDENTS AND BOARDERS The Society is open to all members of the staff, students and boarders, who are invited to assist in providing pro- grammes of interest. THE 9th COMPANY'S FIRST HIKE By 10 o'clock one Saturday morning we had assembled at the College ready to start off on our first hike of the season. First of all we gave everyone her share of the food and baggage to carry. Ruth brought her billy full of water and as no one else had remembered to bring any, we were soon very grateful for her foresight. We noticed that nobody seemed quite as eager to carry the lunch as they were to eat it. 23 Rupert? Land College Magazine When we were quite ready we boarded a westbound street car and travelled on it as far as Tuxedo. The cars usually seem rather noisy, but that morning you cou1dn't hear any- thing but us. I think the other occupants must have been able to feel the silence when we got off. From the barracks we tramped a long way Cat least it seemed long, for the day was hot and our parcels were heavyj into the woods. As we were walking we sang every song we could think of, in differ- ent tunes and different time and different keys, but we enjoyed the result and there was no one else near to be disturbed by it. When we came to a cooler, shady place we decided to stay there for our lunch. While half of us were making fires and frying sausages, the rest were laying a trail which we could follow afterwards. We were' all Cand alwaysj hungry, so as soon as the fire was burning brightly we gathered around it and began to eat. Some people say that you always eat more out of doors and we certainly proved the statement. Besides the buns and weiners we had chocs and cookies, apples, oranges, bananas, tomatoes-to enumerate everything would sound like a greengrocer's advertisement. As soon as we felt like some exercise we followed the trail and then spent the rest of our time playing games. When we were thoroughly tired we put out our fire, and removed all traces of our lunch, and, after tramping back to the street car and losing half our party by going down dif- ferent streets, iinally we all arrived home safely. B. MORRISON BROWNIE NOTES At the beginning of the year Miss E. Montgomery acted as our Brown Owl, as Mrs. Gordon Chown was asked to become Division Brown Owl. Early in November, Miss Elizabeth Simpson, an old Rupert's Land girl, came to us as Tawny Owl, and remained until our last meeting was held on May Slst. We held 21 meetings, and during the year 2 Brownies were enrolled, 5 passed the Second Class Test and 3 the lst Class. Twelve Proficiency badges were won. On December 21st a combined party of the Sth and 9th Packs was given at All Saints' Parish Hall, when, as their Christmas Good Turn, the Brownies brought cans of fruit and vegetables for poor families, the Misses Montgomery, Elizabeth Simpson and Betty Crichton were in charge of arrangements. ' In January, Miss Montgomery found it necessary to resign from the Pack, and Mrs. Chown returned to us. Miss Simpson gave us a lovely hike in City Park, with tea at her home at Charleswood in January. 24 ' Ruperfs Land College Magazine In May, just before closing, the Pack gave a picnic for the 33rd Pack at Charleswood. Not many visitors came to enjoy the good time. On May 31st, our last meeting, brought a very happy season to a close. Mary Gale White won Dr. Chown's prize for cheerfulness and Pack loyalty. .Since these notes went to press the following have flown up to Guides: Sheilah Florance, Joan Macaw, Patricia Chown and Peggy Jarman. Miss Simpson, our Tawny Owl, was married on September 3rd to Mr. Syze Wilts Schortinghuis of the Government Forestry Service 5 she will live in Rennie, Manitoba, where her husband is in charge of a forestry district. Miss Simpson takes our very good wishes with her to her new home, and we hope she will come to see us sometimes. THE INITIATION On the morning of September 18th, a band of thirty Cavaliers marched rather timidly into the school to await their executiong each had her hair parted beautifully in the middle and garnished with a great green bow. From all sides, Queen Elizabeths appeared demanding tribute from us poor Sir Walters until our hankies were quite worn out. At recess, each was launched forth across a treacherous sea of arms, and landed at the other side, very bruised, but hilarious, then we were let out on bail, to return that night for sentence. Our execution raiment was particularly fine, consisting of dainty long sleeved nightshirts, worn a la mode, that is, back to front, flimsy black boots, and our hair as in the morning. The sentences were terrible and varied, some of us were com- pelled to walk blindfold through a maze of pillows, which we did successfully, but which had mysteriously disappeared when we were allowed to look. Others were forced to com- pose a dance To a Grecian Urn, but, as the original was broken, the boarders' wash basins had to be used. Everyone who survived these tortures was revived with very excellent refreshments, which accomplished their end so well that all were able to dance afterwards. We left proud to feel ourselves real members of the school. i RUTH TAYLOR. y NILS BUKH GYMNASTS On November 4th of last winter, Winnipeg's physical training enthusiasts received an unparalleled pleasure from a visit of a group of Danish gymnasts, pupils of Nils Bukh, on a world tour. The entourage consisted of twelve men and 25 Rupert? Land College Magazine - about as many women, so trained that their combined efforts appeared like those of a single person. It is possible as a re- sult of this, that on that particular evening a good many people left the Amphitheatre with new ideas on the values' of physical culture. On December 11th we were most agreeably entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Alan Wilkie, who gave us a Shakespeare recital in the Assembly Hall. They acted scenes from Macbeth and The Merchant of Venice, which greatly in- terested Grades XI. and X., who were studying those plays. Scenes were also given from Goldsmith's She Stoops to Con- quer and Sheridan's School for Scandal. THE TALLY-HO PARTY Early in February the staff were thrilled to receive an invitation from Jean Wells and the Prefects to a Tally-Ho party. Most of us had never been on such an expedition and now looked forward to having one of our cherished dreams realized. The load of brightly muffiered staff and girls, jingling sleigh bells in a silent world, and tall' trees slipping by in the dark all fitted in with our dream of a Tally-Ho party in Can- ada. There were surprises of course. The necessity of get- ting out and running behind, the comfort of hay around one's legs were not foreseen by all of us. Some, too, were filled with admiration for amazementlb at a Canadian girl's skill in never being in the Tally-Ho but always just in or out! Humanity was in a state of perpetual motion behind while the horses plodded steadily on as if nothing was happening. At the end a warm welcome and hot refreshments awaited us at Mrs. Wells' where, with glowing cheeks and numbed fingers we tore off some of our many sweaters and hastened down to the dining-room for jollification and food. When we had partaken of all sorts of good things, from hot soup to Angel cake, and had got thoroughly warm over the fire, we played sardines and sucked lollipops at the same time! thus concluding a very happy evening of outdoor and indoor fun. A. R. MISS BROWN, Director of Junior Red Cross Socielty On Wednesday morning, April 20th, we were very much pleased to welcome Miss Brown, Director of the Junior Red Cross Society in Toronto. After Prayers we listened to an interesting talk on Red Cross work, and were surprised to hear of the hundreds of cases, in Manitoba alone, which had been helped by its efforts. It seems that most donations to the fund come from Eastern Canada, while less than half 26 Rupert? Lana' College Magazine comes from the West. lThis we might take as a gentle hintb. Miss Brown closed her talk by expressing a desire that we should, in the near future, start a small branch Of the Red Cross at Rupert's Land and help to keep up the good work. - THE RIVALS On April 15th and 16th a really excellent presentation Of Sheridan's popular comedy, The Rivals, was given in the Little Theatre by members Of Grades IX., X., XI. and XII. The play was ably directed by Miss S. Turner and much credit is due to her. The players, few having had previous experience in theatrical work, carried out their parts in a splendid manner. The parts being admirably cast, were well interpreted and through the untiring efforts of both the girls and Miss Turner the entertainment was greatly enjoyed at the time and is still recalled with pleasant memories. The play concerned the amorous schemings Of a young army officer, Captain Absolute QP. Webbj who desired to win Miss Lydia Languish CE. Chandlerj for his wife. In order to satisfy her demand for romance he posed as a penni- less ensign. Sir Anthony Absolute, his father, a cantankerous Old man QJ. McCOnnellJ ordered him to marry a girl whom he had never seen before, but who turned Out to be Miss Languish. The players held our attention throughout the play and Mrs. Malaprop, Lydia's aunt, played by W. Springett, and the vain old country squire, Mr. Acres, played by J. Wells, deserve individual mention. Their words and actions were a constant source of merriment to the audience. Supporting roles were excellently handled by the follow- ing players: R. Taylor, J. Watson, G. Kilvert, E. Noton, M. Langley, E. Wallace, K. Moore and MJ Laird. The very realistic street scene was designed and executed by Miss Brewer. THE RIVALS By RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN Sir Anthony Absolute ..................................,...,....................................... JANE MCCONNELL Captain Absolute .............,.................,,..........,......................................... ............. P HYLLIS WEBB Faulkland ...........,................. ..............,.. M ARGARET LANGLEX Acres ................................................ ........ ......,.........,.,... J E AN WELLS Sir Lucius O'T1-igger .......... .......... - ,........ R UTH TAYLOR Fag ........................................................... ................. G ERRY KILVERT David .............................,..... .............................. MARY LAIRD JOAN WATSON Thomas ................................... .................. ......,....... KATHLEEN MOORE ...MVVINNIFRED SPRINGETT .EILEEN CHANDLER EVANGELINE NOTON EVELYN WALLACE Boy .............................................. ....,.............. Mrs. Malaprop .................... Lydia Languish .................. ................. . .. Julia ........................................... ,... . ........ .................. Lucy ..................................... .....,.................... ..... 27 Rupert? Land College Magazine ' THE PAPER BAG SOCIAL It was a4 bright June morning, and promptly at 7.30 a.m. twenty-four forms sprang from their beds in their respective homes. Each one stretched methodically, yawned, and wend- ed her way to the window, thrust out her head and smiled upon the world with a cynical smile, as she thought of the events that the present day was likely to bring forth-June 10th, the Paper Bag picnic, and the eleventh was to be entertained by Form X. Each one fthough she did not realize that her series of thoughts and movements was in keeping with exactly twenty-three others at that particular momentb grunted slightly as she thought of this morning a year ago when it was her duty to do the chores, as it were, and entertain the graduating form. Eight o'clock saw twenty members of the Tenth Form waken with a start, after a restless night-full of nightmares and weird imaginings in which the potato salad-of which, dear reader, you shall hear more-had been left behind, the lemonade had been -lost in transit, and many other equally tragic occurrences had taken place. Twenty pairs of shorts were hastily donned, twenty tunics were just as rapidly jumped into, in order to blot out all suspicions of the picnic garb, twenty mouths were stuffed with breakfast Csuch as it was, and what there was of ity and at last, twenty breathless tunics entered the doors of the Cawlidge. But what of the staff ? Promptly at 6.30 a.m., seven weary members of the staff arose, and having dressed rather hurriedly it must be con- fessed, commenced to rustle about in their respective rooms to get ready the various books they would require, in order to have ample time to prepare special lessons-for the morning's work must not be neglected! True, it was the annual picnic- but then, we must remember work comes before play. And so dawned June 10th. r Would the morning ever pass? ,In vain the Eleventh Form endeavoured to direct its energy to the Fraser and Squairf' Then followed Econawmics and after studiously C ?J trying to see the wisdom in the tax on corporations - the buzzer eventually buzzed and we eagerly fled, donning socks, etc., as, we went and five minutes later a Hudson which, of course, I must mention out of courtesy to the owner, who transported my trunk, followed by several other Red River carts - left the Cawlidgef' , a We all enjoyed the drive out-when I say all, I must confess the shoferre glanced rather anxiously from time to time at her gas meter, but apart from that we talked freely and when we approached the last turn, we saw yon 'wood j 28 Rupert? Land College Magazine I 3 ' a n A g 155 0 ll.. w 3 A1 ,ff XXX 'Q ml! . ge LQ juan 'Tw-,f me Lngqm prcvccx Qcxvmrmhut 1Yl0Luee-SING dotted freely with shorts and cycling knickers of every variety and colour, declaring that we had indeed found the site for the day's jollincationsl Having been welcomed by the Tenth and their form mis- tress-the baegs, the symbol of the great event, were liber- ally circulated, and we found ourselves seated throughout the countryside, and at this point we must remember the potato salad which had indeed reached its rightful destination, as had also the lemonade! Form X. religiously attended to the desires and whims of all their guests, cheering themselves as they journeyed to and fro with a vivid picture of the next year's graduating form in which they saw themselves seated comfortably, enjoying sending the future Form X. hither and thither to supplyj their needsp . This certainly was one day in which we were not remind- ed of-depression. Balloons were circulated and we all roamed about, some energetic enough to commence baseball, until the sound of a motor boat attracted our attention and those fwho found it possible? scampered down the bank to the river-and there sure enough our ears had not deceived us, was the motor boat, but we received an additional thrill when we recognized the occupants of the vessel to belong to the Cawlidgef' After tantalizing us-the eager spectators-by passing up and down the river, failing to- re-enforce the crew from any among our number, who vainly filled their lungs to capacity and pleaded with the captain of the vessel, at last we actu- ally found ourselves putting down the river, to the dismay of those enthusiasts still waving on the shore. In time everyone had had a ride in the boat so unselflshly manned by its owner, until it eventually wended its way into the harbour-and an onlooker may have wondered why the sudden rush to clear I 29 Rupertis Land College Magazine 1 the boat of its occupants. It was duly cleared out, made to look respectable once more-and then the staff was invited to partake of the thrills the Frazure held for them. I might here mention that I am afraid the maiden who was at this point so bold to hint that now we have the staff where we want them as she saw the vessel holding the caretaker and mistresses depart, is in for a grave disappointment when the French marks are returned, for alas, the noble French mistress had been left behind and it is whispered, overheard the un- fortunate remark. The water was most inviting and many of us hinted that we should have brought along our bathing suits-oh, for a swim! But as we had failed to do so, what else could be done about it C? ? ?J. A short time later the air was filled with shouts of thanks and cheers for Form X., and eight cars once again set out cityward-filled with tired occupants, it is true, but happy after their many exploits-and so the second annual picnic came to its close. WINNIFRED SPRINGETT. PRIZE-GIVING Prize-giving-the culmination of our year's work! Ex- citement ran high all day, especially when Miss Millard re- fused to announce the most exciting prizes until the evening. Little wonder everybody was longing for the evening of June 17th with unsuppressed fervor. Finally the time arrived. The Crystal Ballroom of the Royal Alexandra Hotel, decorated with huge clusters of red and white peonies, kindly supplied by Mrs. Law and Mrs. Chadwick, was crowded with parents and friends of the school. The entire school, with the excep- tion of the graduating class and some members of Grade XII., who were helping to usher, entered the room by the platform and took their places at the front of the room. Grade XI., the graduating class, entered from the back and walked up the aisle to the strains of the school hymn, O God Our Help in Ages Past, and took their seats on the platform. Mem- bers of the Board sat with the rest of the guests this year. Archbishop Matheson, the Chairman of the College Board, and Miss Millard both gave very interesting addresses. Mrs. Bracken very graciously presented the prizes. After the prizes, cups and diplomas had all been presented, refreshments were served in the Old Gold Room. 30 CLASS N I ADUATINC GR THE Rupert? Land College Magazine KINDERGARTEN. GRADE GRADE GRADE GRADE GRADE GRADE GRADE GRADE GR.ADE GRADE GRADE I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. PRIZE LIST Tannis Marie Thorlakson ....... Bruce Parrish ..,....,.... . ................. . Patricia Shook ......... Ruth Lawson ............ Trevor Roberts ......... .. Joan Potter ........................... Hilda Mary Russell ..... Ann Denison ............ ..,.. ...... Helen Martin ........... Mary Tomkins ........ Grace Edgar ............ Leslie Florancel Joan Stephens I Barbara Shook ........ Betty Ragg ................,.......... Joan Macaw ........................... Margaret VVilbrah:1m Sheila Blackie Christine Pcntland Cecil Edgar Margaret Pilling ...,............. Connie Munro Evelyn Rogers .. Marjory Chisholm Phyllis Hutchins ..,..., Betty Persse .............. Betty Cox ....................... Yvonne VVells ........... Pamela Hutchins .,,,..... Jean MOHCFICII ........., ...... Margaret Moorhouse Sheila O'Grady Jean McNab ............ .... . Pamela Hutchins .....,....... Anne Cameron ............. Dorothy Williams ......... ............. 5 .......... Mary Grelg ............ ..................... Nancy Green I Mary Kate Florance I Joyce Law I Violet Tippett I Jessie Malcolmson ......... Bettie Morris ............ ,........ Elizabeth Wright ......... Kathleen Rance .................. Q Elizabeth Morrison ........................ Judith Moss ........................... ............. Evangeline Noton ............ ............. Eileen Chandler ...,........ .................... Good Progress .. ........... For Good Progress ..............For Good Progress .......For Good Progress Good Progress ....-.......General Proficiency .........-..General Proficiency ,............General Proficiency .....-......General Proficiency ........General Proficiency We ...........800k 7 W I ...........Honourable Mention 97, HW OW: I ...........76W ............General Knowledge - ...........76'W J ...- ...... 7596 A 6. 5 010 ...........82?6 ...........76'W ...........75'W SSW sm 8296 78672 7661 7662 and for Languages. and for English. and for Canadian History. and for Mathematics. and for Holy Scripture. Agnes Swalwell ..... .....,..................... fPresented by Archbishop Mathesonj 32 Rupertls Land College Magazine GRADE XII. Kathleen Moore .............................. 78? and for English and German. jean Wells .......................................... German. SPECIAL PRIZES Midget Gymnastic Cup ...... , ................................... ............................................................... .................. B e tty Law CPresented by Mr. H. P. Grundy, Junior Gymnastic Cup .......................................... .......................................................................... S hirley jackson CPresented by Mrs. T. Harry Webbj Intermediate Gymnastic Cup ............................ ..........,.......,.........................................,. ........... J o an Wilmot fPresented by Mr. G. Kellyj Senior Gymnastic Cup ..............................................,,..........................,................................... .,..,......... J udith Moss ' ' CPresented by Mr. E. L. Drewryj Fort Rouge Preparatory School Cups- Girls ........................................................... ......................... - ................................................... ........... G race Edgar CPresented by Mrs. H. F. Oslerj Boys ..................................................................................................,............................ - ..................... Hugh Ferguson CPresented by Mrs. H. Gooderhamj Inter-House Basketball Cup ........ ........................................... - ...,........................ . ..... ...., J o nes House Form Drill Cup ......................,............. ................... F orm X. For Improfvement in Dancing ........ . ............... Betty Potter Ilffusic Prizes ............................................. ....................................................,............................... ..,,........ E velyn Rogers fPresented by Miss I. Kershawj . ............................ - .................................................................................... Marguerite Hayes fPresented by Mrs. E. C. Harteb House Music Trophy .....................................................,...............................................................,..... Machray House lPresented by Miss M. Paulij House Shield lfor greatest number of points in yearj .............. ............... D alton House Esprit de Corps Prize ........................,.......................... ,........ ......... .......................................... .........., I e a n Wells lPresented by Miss I.. M. VVelchJ School Pin for Head Girl .......................................,..............................,,................................................... Jean Wells lPresented by His Honour the Lieutenant-Governorj Scholarship ............................................,.. ..-.. ............................................. ..................................................... J oan VVatson ' fPresented by Mr. H. E. Sellersj General Proficiency Scholarships ...................., ,...........,.........,................... I oyce Law, Violet Tippett Q W lrvg fPresented by Mr. E. L. Drewryj Ruperfs Land Alumnae Scholarship .......,....................,.........., .... ................... E I izabeth Wright Julia M. Adamson Canadian History Scholarships- Grade VIII. ........................................................................,....,................ .... ....... . 5 Pamela Hutchins ljulla Adamson Ioan Wilbraham Prizes ............. ......... M argaret Moorhouse L Blanche Henderson Grade XI ..... ......... .......... ......... K E I iqabeth Morrison l Judith Moss 33 Ruperfs Land College Magazine Rupertis Land College Diplomas- Grade XI.- Kathleen Rance Mary Kingston Judith Moss Dorothy Lawson Elizabeth Morrison Jane Mary McConnell Evangeline Noton Jane VVinans Eileen Chandler Margaret Langley Agnes Swalwell Jean McSherry Marguerite Hayes Ethel Garnett Mary Laird W'innifred Springett Eva Mary Adamson Patricia VVilmot Grace Parker Winnifred Walker Esthermae Chubb Phyllis VVebb Betty Swinford Ruth Hamilton .loan Watson Grade XII.- A Kathleen Moore Molly Marshall Ruth Taylor ,lean VVells -Our thanks are due to the following, who also kindlv donated prizes: Mrs. Bury, Mrs. VV. Chandler, Mrs. G. Chown, Mrs. T. G. Mathers, Mrs. J. H. McDonald, Mrs. V. Moorhouse, Mrs. H. G. Moncrieff, Mrs. Horace Ormond, Mrs. I. H. Riley, Mrs. R. E. Stewart, Mrs. H. Tooley, Miss V. Parker, Archbishop Matheson, Mr. E. H. Macklin, Mr. C. F. Pratt, Mr. F. Pugh. WEDDING OF MISS. M. HOWARD PAULI A marriage of interest to many of the present and old girls, that of Miss Margaret Pauli to Mr. Edward Crook of London, was solemnized on Aug. 20th in the ancient parish church of Northallerton in Yorkshire, England. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Hubert Pauli, while she was attended by her mother. She wore a coral angel-skin sheath gown with metallic silver cloth hat and matching shoes and carried a bouquet of deep red carnations. The groomsman was Mr. Cecil Potter, district commissioner for the Boy Scout movement at West Hamp- stead, the bridegroom being the scoutmaster of the 13th West Hampstead Troop. After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was held in the Russell Hotel, when many of the cablegrams from friends in England and Canada were received. Following the break- fast Mr. and Mrs. Crook left by train for Switzerland, where their honeymoon was spent. A very interesting incident occurred at York station before they left. An unknown gentleman who had just arrived by the Scottish mail train, ran across the platform and speaking to the bride, said: I am sure you are a bride. Here is a bunch of Scottish heather for luck. He turned to the bridegroom and said, I have not 34 Rupert? Land College Magazine forgotten you. Here is a sprig of white heather. Good-bye and good luck. And I am sure that we, too, the girls of Rupert's Land College, wish Miss Pauli the best of luck and happiness. DORIS PROCTOR. ECLIPSE The wind rushed through the trees, that it might obtain a better view of that awe-inspiring spectacle, the eclipse. I, too, rushed through doors, banging them after me, that I might gaze at the miracle through my heavy sunglasses. Once through all the doors, I forgot the little balcony about me, the grubby lane beneath me, and the bulging garbage cans, with ever hungry mouths, on either side. I was watching a spec- tacle that, through hundreds of eras, has lost little of its mystery, and, none of its grandeur. As I watched, a. shadow crept across the sung it was the moon, not the shining Mistress of the Night, but a gigantic shadow across the breast of the sun, slowly blotting out its beauty. Only a thin golden crescent was left, hanging in the sky like a pendant. The earth was not wholly darkened, but a grey gloom fell, the birds hushed, and the moaning of the wind sounded hollow and cruel, as it lashed the trees, and tore their green leaves from them. Then the brave sun pushed aside the shadow, and smiled again, the falling leaves caught its gold, and laughed back at the bereft trees, as a child delights in new found liberty. The birds sang again, and tried to comfort the mournful trees, but they were superstitious and regarded the untimely dusk as a forecast of the cold and blustering loneliness to come. Only the wind remained unconcerned as it rushed back through the trees, it had no time to stand and stare as mortals dog it must away to its own miracles, the seeds to plant, the waves to make. RUTH TAYLOR, Grade XII. History Sketch of The New World Colony of Virginia Entitled A GENTLEMAN OF VIRGINIA The colony of Virginia was founded in 1607 by a band of rich men who desired to gain their fortunes in this rich and promising country. Sir Walter Raleigh, that noble gentleman and explorer, had some years before named the land 35 Rupert? Land College Magazine Virginia, in honour of England's Virgin Queen. Great had been the hardships of that first band of settlers, however, and the valiant Sir Walter had struggled in vain to establish the first British colony in America. This second settlement had gained the advantage of the first's experience, and by the dawn of the 1700's the colony had a governor, and a written constitution based on the Eng- lish plan. y Let us visit the plantation of one of Virginia's first gentle- men, Whom for fancy's sake we shall call John Carter, for the name Carter was ever held in high honour among southerners. At 6 a.m. Carter is awakened by 'a voice close to his ear. Old Slafve: Mars' John, wake up! The Indians are coming! Wake up! Carter Qroused out of a sound sleepjz Indians, you say! VVhy, who saw the varlets? Slafve: Two niggers who were cutting timber west of the tobacco field. Carter: Did they seem war-like? - Slafve: That I don't know. But two of them were carrying a bundle, and I done think Mars' John that you had better come, 'cause I just caint nohovv make those niggers go back to work. CWhen Carter was dressed he came down into the yard, and found a crowd of jabbering Africans, pointing with excited gestures to the pad-locked gate of the stockade.j Old Negro Woman: Oh! Mars' John! We do be good as dead 'cause they are already here! . CCarter strode over to the gate and peered through a chink in the logs.l Carter: Oh you cowards! You low-down niggers! VVhy these red-skins are friendly, and the bundle you saw them carrying was but a little Indian child! Open up and let them in! , CThe gate is unlocked, and the Indians walk in single file.J Carter: Enter Black Hawk. Black Hafwk: Greetings to my white brother! Carter: VVhat brings you here? I . Black Hafwk: Papoose very sick -- Medicine Man say him no live.-Want white brother Carter give spirit to Manitou. Carter: You mean that you desire me to baptize the little one? Black Hafwk: Ugh! Give him to Great Spirit. Carter: If I baptize Black Hawk's child, Black Hawk must promise not to hurt my slaves. Black Hafwk: Ugh! No touch black boys. Carter: Very well -but I have your word, mind, Black Hawk. And as he could not remember the entire baptismal service, John Carter, gentleman of Virginia, :uttered only the following words over the little Indian: I baptize thee in the name Of the Father and of the Son, And of the Holy Ghost. VIRGINIA BOSWORTH, Grade X. 36 Rupert? Land College Magazine THINGS I HAVE LOVED -he ripple of water on sandy shores, The feel -of the sawdust falling on saws, The howl of the wind on a stormy night, And leaves a-whispering in pale moonlight. The rustle of pages as the wind blows a book, The scream of a gull and the caw of a rook. The sudden lull in a shrieking gale, The patter of raindrops, the clatter of hailg The sway of flowers when kissed by the wind, The feel of velvet with which pansies are lined 5 Iiosy clouds as the sun goes down, -he colour of Autumn-the gold and the brown. PEGGY J ARMAN, Grade VI. F7 HOLIDAY NOTES I was sure I should have a splendid time this summer as soon as I saw our dusky porter's first gleaming smile as I boarded the train. First I went to Montreal, which is an interesting place, where there are many things to see and do. There is something very lovely and unusual about the great cross on top of Mount Royal blazing away up in the sky at night. After leaving Montreal I Visited relatives in the heart of the beautiful Eastern Townships country, having many happy times, and especially enjoying drives about the Quebec countryside. One little French farm which was for sale amused us immensely by the large sign displayed on its fence saying: Resident for sale. It was interesting to visit one of the travelling country fairs, to watch the crowd, and to visit the queer side-shows and colorful booths. It was a very happy summer, and, as happy summers have a way of doing, it flew all too quickly. JEAN MACNAB, ' Grade IX. ' The fresh air was exhilarating. The light breeze which blew in our faces and filled the sail above us was full of beautiful wild smells,-of the fir and balsam, and other trees and plants,-no longer train smoke and stuiiness of cities. Our light craft was skimming over the sparkling blue water at a great rate. Bending gracefully over each wave, she sailed down the lake. As a gust filled the sail -one could feel her lifting up her skirts, so to speak, and starting forward. The sky above us was a lovely blue, and full of snow-white clouds which seemed to be sailing along peacefully also. A 37 i Rupert? Land College Magazine A few wild birds hovered over us, sending out their weird cries to each other. They would swim on the blue waves, and then, seeing us, would dive beneath the water to reappear a long distance away. Too soon the sun began to disappear behind the trees on the opposite shore, leaving a gorgeous sky behind him, and we had to turn homewards. That night we all slept peacefully, dreaming of sailing on those snow-white clouds, and never having to return home. PEGGY MGORHOUSE, Grade VIII. Sleeping outside may be fun for some people, but when you have no tent, no pillows, and nothing between you and a choice bed of assorted gravel but a thin, very thin blanket, life indeed has bitter moments. It all started when my brother suggest- ed a trip to Hawk Lake, and we intended to stay the night at a tourist camp. We made the trip down in happy anticipation of a pleasant week-end, but our cheerful mood was somewhat damped when we caught sight of the tourist camp. It was very grubby, and as there was a machine for crushing gravel near by, which ran all night, we decided that other places might prove more desirable. We started to look for a place in which to sleep, although it was already dark, and when we finally got settled on a side road we could not see a thing around us except the outline of a bush on either side of us. The experiences of the night are past description,-I think I woke up every five minutes under the impression that things were waiting in the woods ready to pounce upon me any minute. The climax of the affair, however, came in the morn- ing when we discovered that about a hundred yards down the road were several deserted furnished cabins, where I am sure a pleasanter time might have been spent if we had only known. RUTH HEADLAM, Grade X. It was a lovely evening in late July. The sun had just disappeared behind the hills, and its glow was cast far over the waters of the lake. Sea-gulls were flying low over the water, now and then diving for fish. Far off the cry of a loon could be heard, and nearer it would be answered by another. The lights in the camps on the lake shore could now be seen shining brightly in the dusk. There could be heard people laughing, gramophones playing, and the soft pl0p of 38 Rupert? Land College Magazine a paddle in the water. The darkness had descended like a cloud. A camp-fire gleamed and crackled. The smell of the pines was sweet and heavy. The frogs were singing their evensongg the splash of the fish could be heard all around. In the distance thunder rumbled, and now and then flashes of lightning brightened the sky. It was the end of a perfect evening. SYDNEY RITCHIE, Grade VIII. My summer holidays were, supposedly, peaceful, unevent- ful, and highly instructive: We spent the time in a large, fairly secluded cottage on the lake, with a radio, a piano, good books, comfortable couches and an idea. We decided to read all the books we should have read, but hadn't, and all the books we should have to read some day, so that the pain or joy might be spared later. For the sake of my education I assembled my books-a very odd and j umbled selection-and painstakingly began to digest them-QI used the dictionary with astounding frequencyj. Never having read Gulliver's Travels, and ashamed of this omission, I began with it. I went on to Komroff, slipped over Floyd Dell's Moon Calf, waded through Truslow Adams, went on to Huxley, The Koran, Reymont and O'Neill. I read O. Henry, Hardy and Hudson, Gautier, Shaw and Beer. Indigestion resulted. I skimmed, skipped and struggled to keep up with the visiting intelligentsia who lived with politics, music and books. I dis- cussed problems of the day satisfactorily-unless probed fwhich rarely happenedl--and managed to look bright, ani- mated and knowing, while inwardly I looked around dizzily, and longed for the good old days when books that everyone, of course, reads . . . to keep up with the times . . . were non-existent. ETHEL SURES, Grade X. A misty glow spread over the old grey harbour, while a soft dull drizzle was blown into our faces by the summer night's wind. The glow issued from the dim yellow lamps inside the harbour sheds, and melted into a mellow harmony. There on the platform were hundreds of eager expectant faces, while far out on the lapping, turbulent waters of the St. Lawrence could be heard the muffled whistles from the great 39 Rupert? Land College Magazine . ship. The small perky tugs, looking very important in spite of their size, steamed about, looking as mysterious as children before an eventful concert. The deep slow thudding of the ship's engines grew more distinct as the whistles became clearer, and an intensely brilliant flood of light poured forth from the corner of the west shed. The jabbering crowd was cheering now, as amidst the din and drizzle the cheeky tugs were seen pulling the enormous ship behind them. Carefully they guided her into the harbour, where they broke the tugging ropes, and the beautiful radiant Duchess of Rich- mond sailed into port like an eagle, glorified in his flight. KATHARINE SAUNDERS, Grade X. .As I sit amidst the faint rustles of a study period, my pen poised above a passage that to my dormant brain looms unending and untranslatable, my vacant gaze wanders around the room, settling finally on the yellow back of the seat in front of me:-Yellow-yellow stretches unendingly before me. Why! it is the sandy beach on which we had so much fun this summer, and there is the lake blue and glistening in the late afternoon sun. I sit up, but I feel curiously cramped and stiff,-too much sunburn, perhaps. Looking around I behold my sister lazily regarding me from under a newspaper which she has placed on her head to keep off the sun. Oh, it's you, I observe crossly, and then, with more interest: Let's go up and play a set of tennis before supper. , Agreed, replies my sister amiably, as she gets to her feet. Let's play in our bathing suits and be comfortable. Strange what a swift serve Phyllis puts over today. The balls don't bounce at all,-just slither over the shale. Oh, well, that's only one game gone. There! that's my point. I am finally conscious of the fact that something that has been pinching steadily has suddenly gained renewed strength, with painful results, and an anxious whisper pene- trates my swiftly returning and horrified consciousness: Stand up! Miss -- is asking for your homework! It dawns on me that holidays are over and that I am back at school once more. SHIRLEY ROSS, Grade IX. ' +0 Rupert? Land College Magazine GABRIEL'S SEARCH FOR EVANGELINE Long did Gabriel wonder what fate had befallen his sweet- heart 5 And many there were in the villages who told of a maid who inquired, At every hamlet and city, for a man who had passed on before her. From place to place he journeyed, seeking more rest from his troubles, f . -Seeking the girl whom he loved, and to whom he still was betrothed. Oft times did he think of the hour with her, on the day that they parted 5 Then his heart would bound with the mem'ry of her sweet and lovely sincerity, And again the love that lay dormant would arise and awake him to action, So that oft he retraced his footsteps, to find her already departed, Only the previous day, to a place Where she heard he resided. So at last, with all hope quite abandoned, he paddled away up the river To a place where wild game was abundant, and great pine trees were clothing the hillsides, And there he rebuilt a small cabin, and lived the rough life of a trapper. Very soon his skill became known, he was Gabriel the great hunter, Till, feeling the need of companions, and someone to love and caress him, He returned to civilization, and ere one more year had departed, Lay sick of a horrible fever, and was speedily sent to an almshouse Where he lay in a stupour of sickness, till he seemed to be back with Evangeline. And then through the thickness of death, which was hovering closely around him, He heard his name being spoken, as though 'twere his sweet- heart who called him. Quickly the thickness cleared, and he saw beside him his 'dear one: Sweet and patient she looked, and her eyes were expressing affection. He murmured her name, and he smiled, then he sank into B. ANDERSON, Grade X. peaceful oblivion. 41 Rupert? Land College Magazine - A MODERN TRIAL BY ORDEAL N ow girls, you must know all your theorems perfectly. It's your only chance. Girls, you might put an N .B. by those last two para- graphs. They are very important for exams. Girls, you will never pass if you don't get down to work. ' And so begins our summer term :- That night we -carefully study our calendars, fnot our textsl, and finding there are two months until the June exams, put off the getting down to work a little longer. But next morning our hopes are dashed to earth by Miss B. announcing, Eight weeks to exams, girls. Eight weeks? Well, and what of it? But eight weeks sound uncomfortably nearer than two months. Perhaps we had better start re- viewing after all. For a week we refuse all invitations, ask nobody over, cut- short telephone conversations, and don't go to shows. Then we begin to slacken a bit and go out just now and then, ask people in once in a while, and go to shows only on Saturdays. But meanwhile the weeks fly by and with a start we realize that examinations are almost upon us. Ten, nine, eight days, and unbelievably soon we reach the last night. Why when we reach the falls of death feel we its course more rapid? At a quarter to nine next morning I and my ammuni- tion arrive at the place of execution with a literature book and that sinking feeling. As soon as I open the door the heartless examiner says, All books must be left on the table 5 GRADE XII. 42 Rupert? Land College Magazine so heaving a sigh I part with my last friend and wish myself luck. Others of the quaking race of Rupert's Land are al- ready assembled in the slaughter-house, and their only answer to my milk and water smile is to open mouths slightly and pass forefingers slowly back and forth across throats, indicat- ing their equally hopeful feelings. When at last I am confronted with that hateful examina- tion paper I know that my dreams have come true. My fate is sealed. Who wrote Ulysses ? Tennyson, Longfellow or per- haps Wordsworth? They are all one to me. Oh, why was I not listening the day we studied In Memoriam ? Why did I go out the night we were told to memorize Vestigia? And why, oh why didn't I take down those notes on Browning? That week of horror is as if we were on a madly-rushing train tearing through a dark tunnel which has one little speck oii light at the end-Holidays. As we finish each subject we pitch our books into the darkest corner of the least-used cupboard in the house, hoping never to see them again, except, perhaps, when. we take them out in September and pass lovingly over them with an eraser, wondering if sixty cents is too much to ask one of the rising generation for your old Caesar enriched with portraits of everybody from that great and terrible personage himself to the very meekest and mildest stave in the school. Also there are helpful notes and memoranda on those same people and on other important topics. Then come the holidays and we forget about the dragon exams and the giant despair. About the 25th of June the family begins to wonder why we -offer to go for the mail every day, and people around the beach see us doing our little bit towards holding up the post office wall. Oh, she must be expecting a billet doux, they say. Yes, I am expecting a billet, but whether doux or not remains to be seen. After many days of suspense a long white envelope arrives with Department of Education in one corner and my title in full in the other. At that moment all my senses leave me, and the next time I come to myself I am sitting on the railway track wondering if I have accidentally been run over and killed, and if not, hadn't I better stay there until I am. To be or not to be, that is the question. But the next train will not pass for two hours yet: Curiosity gets the better of me. Slowly I raise the fatal missive, slowly I insert my thumb, madly I tear it open. Girls, I've---- fTo be continuedj F. GOWAN, Grade XII. 43 Ruperfs Land College Magazine THE WIND All cheerily I go Both here and there, I blow the leaves Upon the trees, And kites and birds About the air. I blow the waves Upon the lake, And grass upon the ground, And sand upon the sandy beach. A lily I have found. U . The Kindergarten. - A CONVERSATION BETWEEN MARK 114202 AND JACK f1932J It was a beautiful morning when Jack and his mother went to see the museum in Chicago. After wandering around for some time, peering into great glass cases and staring in wonder at huge woolly bears and mammoths, he felt very tired so he sat down on a bench which was in front of a statue of a boy prince from the middle ages. Jack watched the figure intently, it seemed so real. It had been delicately chiselled from stone, and painted with many rich colours. He could 'not keep his eyes from the slender form, with the scarlet doublet and hose, the crisp white ruffle around his throat, the jaunty little cap with a feather in it, on the side of his golden curls, and a purple velvet cloak slung loosely over his shoulders and secured by a pearl brooch. ' The st-atue had been so perfectly moulded and seemed so lifelike, that when it stepped easily down from the pedestal, Jack was not the least bit surprised, but said in a friendly way, Hello! what's your name ? The prince stared at him and then answered, My name is Prince Mark, who are you and what happened to me? I don't remember seeing you be- fore. And you are dressed so queerly. No, I am not really dressed queerly, said Jack, it's you, because you are Wearing what they used to wear back in 1420. Oh yes, now I re- member, said the prince, We used to have a grand time, I love tournaments best though, don't you? Do you mean Latin tournaments ? gasped Jack, the kind you have in class, oh, I don't like them at all, I would much rather have His- tory. What is a Latin tournament ? asked Mark, in the 4-4 Rupert? Lana' College Magazine kind we used to have, all the gallant knights ride into the ring upon their noble chargers, and have a grand fight, they are not very serious, the knights just try to unhorse one another, it is very seldom that there is a fight to the death. Wouldn't it be nice, if we could have that kind at school? laughed Jack. Why the monks wouldn't let you, cried Mark, horrified at the idea. Monks! said Jack. We don't have monks, we have teachers, they are much better. The young prince climbed upon the back of a great spotted leopard and thoughtfully pulled out the animal's whiskers while he said to Jack, Which do you like best, Grammar arguments or playing the harp? I always liked playing the harp best, because my little cousin Lois always accompanied me with her violin. Jack stared at him in amazement, do you play the harp and have Grammar argu- ments? We never do anything like that, but it must be fun. I love arguments, replied Prince Mark, you get so excited that you throw the books at each other, and have a regular iight. I don't think that's much fun, said Jack. What I call real sport is to see a hockey match, do you like them, Mark ? I have never seen one, answered the prince, they did not have them in 1420, but listen! What is that ? It's the five o'clock whistle blowing, said Jack. It must be closing time. Just then he felt his mother shaking him, and telling him to wake up as it was time to go home. Jack sat up rubbing his eyes, for there on the pedestal stood the slender little prince, with one velvet clad arm ex- tended in front of him, and a look of cold unconcern upon his finely moulded stone features. BETTY PARKER, Grade VII. Y lq i GRADES VIII. AND VII. . 45 Rupert? Land College Magazine GOBLIN S When goblins come to see you In the middle of the night, They perch upon your bed-post, And give you great delight. They tell you stories of their Queen, Of goblins very small, Of fairies who are seldom seen, Of giants big and tall. And when the goblins go away, They leave sweet dreams behind. When morning comes the children say The goblins were so kind. Grades II. and III. GRADE X. EXPRESSES ITSELF ON LIFE IN GENERAL AND EXAMINATIONS IN PARTICULAR Examinations are one of the many trials of school life that should be abolished, or made more pleasant. For instance, a vague ibut not too vaguel idea could be given to the pupils of what the questions are going to be. During the exams. re- freshments could be served every half-hour with good, stimulating drinks to revive our brains. Comfortable easy chairs should certainly be provided. Questions on all subjects should be compressed into one paper, as, for example, as follows:- 1. With reference to the Fats, Carbohydrates and Proteins, describe the blood circulation of the Napoleonic Army as it marched to Moscow. QDescribe each man when full.j 2. Using Proposition X., Book III., draw the House of Commons after a twenty-four hour diet. 3. faj Give in French the Latin version of the diluted conversation between Sir Nigel Loring and his captors, illustrating the expressions of the captors when he tells them what he thinks of them. Ibj Translate into English your answer to faj. 4. Sing the victory cry of the Early Britons, using the electrical transcription of Hail! Hail! the gang's all here! 5. faj Describe the curls of smoke which rose from the King of Spain's beard when Drake singed it, and follow their course. .fbj Draw the profile of King johd signing Magna Carta in a lit of temper. A character sketch of the form:- Good at sports, Eyes full of smiles, Never out of sorts, Of charm and of wiles, Clear and sweet, I-Enjoy a sweet bun, Bright and neat, Helps the tuck-shop rung Full of fung- Generous and kind, Legs that can run, Oh! what a find! Arms that can throw, VVe'vc all done our best, -Make a basket, I know. . -Let the matter rest. 46 Rupert? Lana' College Magazine LIMERICKS There was a young lady named Ginna, Who never could get any thinna, The reason was this, That she never Would miss A large second helping at dinna. There was a young lady named Jess, Whose hair was distinctly a mess 5 When she had it removed Her appearance improved- COur relief was immense, We confess.D It is very discouraging when fThough perhaps you have slacked now and thenj You faithfully cram Before every exam, Then find that your average is ten! Us has a kind teacher named -- Who hates the expression: I'll learn her g Us couldn't be badder To make -- sadder 5 Let's turn ere Miss --- is sterner! i.l1..-1l. FAVORITE EXPRESSIONS OF TEACHERS WHO TEACH GRADE 10 Miss Pauli: For goodness sake, don't slide down the bannistersf' lVIiss Church: It isn't my fault. I don't make the rules -of the school. Miss .Turnerz My dear, don't do things in such a. haphazard manner. Miss Welch: You dear things, I know you Won't fail me When the time comes, but why do you give me heart failure up to the day ? Miss Millard: What a lovely Grade XI. I hope you Will make! 47 Ruperfs Land College Magazine - ALFRED NOYES-AN APPRECIATION If you read The Elfin Artist, Sherwood and The Highwaymann one after the other, and were asked which you liked best, you would say a different one every time, for if you read The Elfin Artist through once you regard it as a light, fairy poem, but on reading it again you find there is something deeper, something underneath, for who would think of the light in a blackbird's eye or the little blue wreaths of incense that the wild thyme breathes to the sky ? Sherwood is romance with lovely bits of repetition so that you can just see Robin's men in their lincoln green and hear Marion's voice ringing through the forest Is Robin Hood awake ? When you have finished reading it you feel thoroughly refreshed. The Highwaymanv is a stirring, cold-blooded tragedy that keeps you sitting on the edge of your chair at such moments as when the landlord's daughter touched the trigger of the musket at her throat. In some ways this poem is decidedly like a ballad in the repetition and its tragic ending, but it is not a true ballad, for no simple minds would think of the road as a gipsy's ribbon looping the purple moor g also no true ballad has an author, for it was composed by many people. The story is about Bess, a landlord's daughter, who loved a highwayman. While he is speaking of a future robbery, Tim, the ostler, listens, and although he loved Bess he tried to make the soldiers capture his rival who was now safely away. Bess was bound to the foot of her bed with a musket at her breast. When, after hours of waiting, she heard the familiar Tlot-tlotg tlot-tlot! Had they heard it? The horse- hoofs ringing clear. Tlot-tlotg tlot-tlot in the distance? Were they dead that they did not hear? She pulled the trigger and shot herself to keep her lover away. Her lover sped off to the west, but when he heard that Bess, the landlord's daughter, was dead he rode back and then- They shot him down on the highway, l Down like a dog on the highway, a . And he lay in his blood on the highway, with the bunch of lace at his throat. CLEMENTINA ADAMSON, GRADE VI. 4? Rupert? Land College Magazine A SPRING ALPHABET A is for Anemone, Purple and blue, B is for Buttercup, Growing for you. C is for Crow, That says Claw, Caw D is for little Dove, Wants to see more. E is for robin's Egg, Bright bluey green, F is for Flocks, Of geese we have seen. G is for Grass, That grows so tall, H is for Hollyhock, Near to the wall. I is for Ivy, That clings to the tree J is for blue Jay, He may visit me. K is for kitten, So soft and sweet, L is for Lilac, Dainty and neat. M is for Maple tree, Where the sap flows, N for Nasturtium, That grows and grows. O for the Oriole, Orange and black, P for the poppies, That peep through the Q is for Queen bee, That works in the hive R is for Rabbits, They are very alive. S is for Squirrel, With big bushy tail, T is for Tortoise, crack 0 9 That stepped on a nail. U is the Underground, Where lives Mr. Mole, V is for the Violets, We place in the hole. X for eXquisite, Flowers of the Spring, Y for Yellow warblers, Sweetly they sing. Z is too difficult, For us to dog So here is some work We are leaving for you Grades II. and III. A STORM Last night, as I was taking a little stroll through the meadow, a tiny breeze suddenly fanned my face and broke the stuffy stillness which had reigned until then. I took a deep breath of the cool, refreshing air, and wondered why I had not noticed how close and hot it had been before. But then the wind began to rise and swell, rustling in the grass around and blowing more keenly each minute. At last 49 Rupert? Land College Magazine ' it rose to such a height that it carried me along without mercy. I was buffeted here, there, and everywhere, and when I made an attempt to seize the trunk of a tree I was torn away from this object of refuge and thrown upon the ground. Then, to add to my discomfort, it started to rain! All the elements of the sky were working as hard as they could, while the wind whistled about my ears saying, Ha, ha, oh, oh, until I was so giddy I could only lie down again. After being in this position for some seconds, I suddenly realized with a shock that I was wet through. I hastily stood up, only to find that I was too weak to stay there, but I was determined to start for home right away. This was a hard job, for I was walking against the wind, but I persevered enough to get started at a brisk trot. The rain nipped my face and blinded my eyes, and the next thing I knew was, that I had driven full force into a gigantic tree and was hugging it violently while I both laughed and cried, all at once. I only hoped that the storm would cease and I could get home, when, as if in answer to prayer, the rain slackened visibly, and the thunder and lightning stopped altogether. After that it did not take me long to get home, and soon I was tucked within my blankets fast asleep. RITA GLENNIE, Grade VI. SPRING GLADNESS Down in a sunny glade with soft, green grass, Where twisting trees grow round about, And elves and fairies gently pass, You can tell by the breeze that spring is out. The swaying yellow daffodils- Shy violets peeping through- Gay children come to pick them- Bobby, Bets and Sue. A frisky little squirrel Is watching all the fun. And Bobby chases a butterfly- A pale, pale yellow one. Brown rabbits scamper quickly A-down the leafy glade, They love the bending branches Because they give them shade. Grades IV. and V. so Ruperfs Land College Magazine NIAGARA FALLS When we started-I out in the morning it was pouring with rain, and we thought we should not be able to go, but we packed up our lunch and started off. We got on the boat at the Toronto dock. We got off the boat at Queenston Heights, and took the street car. We rode along by the water's edge, and every minute you'd think you were going to fall in. When we were going along in the street car we saw a house which was like a very small room,-it was called the swinging basket. U It swayed to and fro up in the air, hanging on wires. At last we got to Niagara Falls. The street car stopped at a park, so we went in. We saw the prettiest sight I have ever seen: roses bloomed everywhere, daises and marigolds were beautiful. There were some steps leading up to another part of the garden. We walked through the park, and then we saw a wonder- ful sight,-two huge falls, some were American and some were Canadian. The American falls formed a horse-shoe, which was a very pretty sight. The Canadian falls were a little bigger than the American ones. You could feel the spray from them on your face. Down below you could see people in yellow rain-coats going as close to the falls as they could. We stayed there and sat down and ate our lunch which we had brought, right in front of the falls. At last there was no more time, and We had to catch the street car. We got on it, and took the last view of the falls as we passed. We caught the boat at Queenston Heights and arrived home again, wishing that it could happen all over again. This was the best day I have ever had in all my life. PATRICIA CHOWN, Grade VII. li-.ll SEVEN OAKS Early in the nineteenth century, a wealthy Scottish peer, Lord Selkirk, realized the poverty of the humble Scotch crofters. I There was not enough room for these poor people. Wealthy landowners were turning their estates into sheep runs, and breeding flocks for the market instead of farming the land. ' About this time the great explorer Mackenzie was telling Wonderful tales of the Red River country. Lord Selkirk, sympathizing deeply with his fellow countrymen, decided to take out settlers to this new vast land. .51 Ruperfs Land College Magazine - GRADE IX. Accordingly he became a shareholder in the Hudson's Bay Company. Then he was able to purchase the land he desired. He bought an immense tract consisting of sixteen hundred square miles and proceeded to bring out his settlers. Crowded into three small ships, these brave settlers had a wretched voyage. The sea was so rough that it took two months to cross the Atlantic, to pass through Hudson Strait and the Bay to York Factory. The people of the post had not troubled to make the necessary preparations for the needy newcomers. The poor travellers had to set to work to build rude huts and wigwams of skins and birch-bark to protect themselves from the winter's bitter cold, which even now kept coming closer, casting its dismal shadow of gloom over them. The journey to Assiniboia was long and full of hardships. It was with a sigh of relief that the little party sto-od at last on the site of their future settlement-where the City of Win- nipeg now sands. At once they built a fort and some log huts. During the summer they hunted buffalo with the Indians. From the buffalo they made pemmican for food, and warm fur robes for their homes. In the same district were the North Westerners, a trading company, who regarded the settlers with suspicion, because they thought they were en- croaching on their property. The North West Company began to persecute the poor settlers very much. ' 52 Rupert? Land College Magazine Late in the afternoon of June 10th, 1816, a boy on the watch tower of Fort Douglas, saw fifty Metis and their leader, Cuthbert Grant, approaching. The blow had fallen! Governor Semple and a handful of his men hurried out to meet them, intending to parley with them. ' When the Metis saw them, their Indian blood was aro-used, and in spite of their leader's efforts, they shot the Governor down in cold blood. A few of Semple's men escaped by the river, but nearly all were murdered. This massacre happened at Seven Oaks. A monument on Main street marks the spot. The settlers fled to Jack River and remained there for some time. The news of this awful tragedy reached Lord Selkirk, who was then on his way to the Red River. He caused the arrest of several of the partners of the North West Company and regained Fort Douglas. He gathered the exiled settlers and placed them again on their lands. The two companies were united in 1821 under the name of the Hudson's Bay Company. PAMELA HUTCHINS, Grade VIII. JAPAN Japan is a country as fair as spring, With beautiful blossoms fit for a king. Cherry, almond, plum, and peach To the sky they seem to reach. Each garden has its flowers so gay. When breezes blow they gently sway, And streams run through with rippling sound 'Neath tiny bridges on the ground. Dainty ladies in flowered gowns- On festive days they leave the towns. Amongst the blossoms they love to roam 'Neath Fuji Yama before they go home. Grades IV. and V. 53 Rupert? Land College Magazine LITTLE BO-PEEP Original Version:- Little Bo-peep Has lost her sheep, And can't tell where to find them. Leave them alone, And they'll come home, Bringing their tails behind them. Elizabeth B. Browning would have written:- What was she doing, the small Bo-peep, Over the hills near the river? Gathering flowers and searching for sheep, Calling and guiding the lost ones home, To teach them never again to roam Away from her, near the river. Byronz- , There is a pleasure in the search for sheep, Which only rural minds can understand, The search which could immortalize Bo-peep Affords a joy to all that wandering band Of kindly shepherds, who, across the land Are wont to stray, through sunshine or through rain Arrayed in simple smocks, their brows wind-tanned There must abide with them the curse of Cain, For never will they find their sheep upon that plain Riley:- There! little girl, don't cry, You have lost your sheep I know. On the hill-side far, Through the gate a-jar, They wandered an hour ago, But, child of mine, they will soon appear-- There! little girl, don't cry. Isaac Watts:- How doth my little shepherdess Improve the shining hours? She pastures lambkins all the day And sits in leafy bowers. Tennyson :- The moonlight shines across the pines Below, Bo-peep, iso runs the storyj, Goes searching for her vanished sheep Until the moon has lost her glory. Come, lambkins, come, went the sad voice crying Come, lambkins, come, hieing, hieing, hieing, 54 7 Rupert? Land College Magazine Alexander Pope:- A little wandering is a dangerous thing When lambkins, pups and cats must have their fling. Bo-peep discovered this to her distress When she had climbed the fence and torn her dress, In searching for her naughty lambs' white tails Before she found them hanging on the rails. Longfellow : Far across the dim horizon We could see Bo-peep go searching, Searching for her straying lambkins, Weeping, calling, ever seeking, Though she knew that soon unaided Back they would return to shelter. And at last in welcome darkness Down her weary body laid she, Laid it down on sweetest grasses, On the greenest, coolest, grasses That the prairie ever nurtured, That the rainfall ever watered, That the sunbeams ever freshened, There to lie and dream of coolness, Of the vast surrounding coolness. ELIZABETH MORRISON, Grade XI. THE HILL OF HAPPINESS The old priest, her old San-Fan, had called her Little Cricket, but she did not think that was her real name. She had not seen the old priest for many weeks now and she re- membered the new priest coming to the temple. She hardly ever saw him, but when he passed he never paid any atten- tion to her. Once she had pulled his robe and had timidly asked him where the old priest was. His stern, young face had softened-just a tiny bit-and his thin careful mouth had tried to smile, not at her-she thought, but because of her old San-Fan. He had just said Our most reverent and gracious father has departed to the Hill of Happiness , that was all. He had not asked her who she was or where she lived. She was glad he did not know that she lived in the dark corner of the temple behind the big image 5 so she kept on living there. But she was very unhappy n-ow, nobody ever spoke to her or 55 Rupert? Land College Magazine paid any attention to her. She used to creep' around the temple and the gardens so quietly all day, eating the cherries and the plums, and drinking the clear stream water. The old priest was the only one she had loved and now he was gone. She told her troubles to the great Buddha, but he just stared ahead with his green jewel eyes, so that was no use. The only pleasure she had during the whole day was to peep around the pillar every morning to watch the little temple-boy ring the morning bell. Many butterflies slept well on this bell all night, but oh! what a fright they had in the morning when clang-clang went the big bell. They all jumped off in such a hurry! But the old priest had gone to the Hill of Happiness. Where was this hill? Was he never coming back? Oh! ho-w lonely she was! She did not dare to speak to the new priest again. He was so tall and straight, and he always looked as though he were thinking very hard. So poor Little Cricket was very unhappy. All day Little Cricket roamed the temple gardens, and at night she would dream about the hill-a beautiful, green grassy hill with slow snails creeping up and rabbits scuttling away from the sly weasels hiding in the dewy clover. There was a diamond stream where shiny goldfish darted through the waxy lily-pads. Oh! it was so cool and beautiful! Ho-w happy she and old .San-Fan would be there together-with the nightingales. This must be Elf-Landg she could see the tiny city with its coral palaces and jade temples. She thought of it by day and dreamed of it by night. One night she saw a road leading from the temple and at the end was San-Fan's Hill. Oh! she must try to find it. She knew old San-Fan would be waiting for her-yes, she must go right tomorrow. Nobody would miss her, and yes-there was the smooth yellow road. She rose early next morning and waited long enough to see the butterflies rise off the bellg then she started-very blithely, singing the nightingale song San-Fan had taught her. The road was cool to her light bare feet, and the Sun-God was smiling at her from his great, wide Heaven Home. Her heart was gay now. She was off to find the Hill of Happiness and the oldf priest. She went lightly on day by day, dancing and singing. Now and then she would stop and tell her story to a lean frog resting among the mossy rocks, or to a grey snail on the road. S-he was not lonely now. It was spring and all the pear-trees and cherry-trees were in bloom and the cool wind was singing, too. The air was sweet and gay and moist with soft, trailing mists from the plum-trees. The butterflies danced along with her. At night she would lie on the cool grass near a pool and watch good lady moon and her happy, 56 Rupert? Land College Magazine beautiful family twinkling at her through the silence. And at early dawn the herons would rise from the pool and the silver fish would jump for the buzzing flies. She would bathe in the stream and eat some fruit-then off she would start again- still happy and merry-but every day growing more dreamy, and with a far-away look creeping into her sweet creamy face. Some nights she would tramp along with the flreflies till even the midges ceased their humming-looking straight ahead into the distance. Still she hoped to see the beautiful hill rising ahead of her. Then she would lie down and watch the moon- beams rippling between the bamboo trees. Sometimes she would sleep a little bit but she did'not get tired now. She didn't seem to hear the nightingale any more, or the frogs in the reeds. She was not hungry-or thirsty-she only wanted to see old San-Fan. She walked about in a dream, looking far ahead all the time. Her thin little face became thinner but the happy light stayed in her black, glistening eyes. The June showers bathed her tired feet and cooled her hot, little black head. The red poppies nodded at her feet and the white clouds guarded her overhead, but still she walked on down the yellow road, now scorching hot in the summer sung she did not seem to notice the heat even though her head and feet were bare. Little Cricket was happy-very happy. She knew she would reach the Hill of Happiness-she could feel herself coming nearer and she thought of nothing else as she floated on and on. The autumn was now here. The black tree-shadows grew at night and stretched out ready for the long winter. The chrysanthemums, gay blotches, told her that autumn was here and she knew she must hurry before the cold winter came. She grew tired more easily now but she must not sleep at night for fear the fairies would carry her off before she reached her San-Fan. Her large jet eyes were becoming duller and more tired, but nobody could mistake the calm, happy expression there. The journey would not last much longer g how happy she felt! She wished she could fly. It was hard stumbling through the tangled, dry bamboo on the plains. But one night when she was very weary and her feet were so tired, she caught sight of a cluster of bright lights in the near distance. Oh, it must be her hill-yes, she saw the coral palaces shining in the lightsg and was it ?-yes, it was old San-Fan beckoning to her-! On, on, in the happy dream. Dawn came-cool autumn dawn, and she was nearly thereg wait San-Fan, she was nearly there. Oh! her poor, tired feet would hardly carry her thereg her little heart was fluttering weakly against her breast. But Little Cricket was nearly there, nearly there-yes, the dew sparkled in the hard autumn sun. The hill rose up ahead of her, the cold wind, whispered 57 Rupert? Land College Magazine On, Little Cricket, you have succeeded. A few more steps and Little Cricket dropped at the foot of the hillg but there was a song on her smiling lips and her tired eyes closed in happiness. She was sure she felt the old priest's strong arms gather her up and carry her up the hill. Yes, Little Cricket had reached the Hill of Happiness. MARY LAIRD, Grade XI. 58 0LD GIRLS' BULLETIN RUPERT'S ALUMNAE f f4-Q ,,,,.. E. LAND ASSOCIATION 4 Effffffz' OCTOBER, 1932 THE ANNUAL MEETING Tea before an Annual Meet- ing is something of an innova- tion. Usually the meeting pre- cedes the tea, but in the case of one which occurs on a chilly October day the former course is highly to be recommended. What could be better than a cup of tea in an attractive firelit room in the company of a friend to create the proper atmos- phere for electing slates as a whole, accepting reports and ratifying the act of one's Executive? At least the rapidity with which the business portion of the joint tea and meeting was disposed of, and the brilliance displayed by Miss Millard and Mrs. Salberg in their addresses, to say nothing of the excellent suggestions of the meeting it- self, would incline one to that belief. One of those suggestions incidentally led to the formation of the Reading Club which we have enj-oyed so- much. The tea was convened jointly by Kathleen Cain Dudley and Margaret Grundy Fowler. The attractiveness of the tea table and the smoothness of the or- ganization testified to their 59 capabilities in that respect. A number of Old Girls poured during the afternoon and a group of Present Girls took charge of the serving. Miss Millard received with Mrs. Salberg and by so doing added greatly to the pleasure ot the occasion by making us feel that we have our place still in that close corporation which we call the School. COME AS YOU WERE That Come As You Were party the Alumni staged early in the year has been tucked away in memory for so long that it is hard to say where reality ends and imagination begins, at the moment of writing. How- ever, its success is unquestion- able. Everybody enjoyed the novelty, camraderie and sensa- tion of being young enough again for green street car tickets. One cannot take anything but a personal view of the whole affair, and that rolls years away as if they were plates on a tea- wagon. Here, for example, are Gerry Taylor and Katherine fMrs. Guy Simondsj in their striped middies. You almost in- vite them to nursery tea next Saturday afternoon. Kathleen McMahon has found her old felt boots somewhere . . . Jean Bell CMrs. Frank Mathersl is wear- ing moccasins, just as we used to do . . and Jocelyn Botterell is a very large edition of the very little girl with curls and socks who entered Form 1 long ago. Nellie Snowden tMrs. A. E. Quintonj, bright of cheek and wild of ringlet as ever, proves that as a happy wife and mother she has lost none of the ability that made her a star of 1913's gym display. She swarms up the smooth rope. Embree McBride CMrs. Hugh Oslerj might have walked from one of the old groups that adorned the wall. The same tidy black hairbow- and the same two little sisters in gingham - Alix's mane streaming from a ribbon on top of her head, Priscilla's tied at one side. Here are three Grundys, putting the rest of us to shame with their invariable neatness . . . and here are two Glasscoe's, bouncing as ever, only Joan, by some miracle, is taller than Marjory now. A jolly crew, one decides, and, fall- ing back into the old attitude of mind, plans a crack the whip line for recess. But what have we at the far end of the room? Somebody's Aunt Agatha? Indeed no-the lady in lin de siecle green taf- feta and boots, of all things, is Edith Anderson fMrs. Charles Joycel, and beside her sits Mar- jorie Persse fMrs. Harry Good- erhaml in an enchanting white frock-her graduation dress, be- lieve it or not-whose sleeves might pass muster among to- day's quaint fashions. Tannis Manning QMrs. Leonard Hob- day? has one of those high- necked, severe blue dresses boarders used to favor for Sun- day afternoon crocodiles. Mar- jorie Galt CMrs. Aldousl and Gertrude Drewry fMrs. Codej have unearthed some fearful and wonderful millinery, one tailored Cpositively bicyclishj and the other extremely dressy. Idell Robinson sports the much be- skirted and bloomerful fore- runner of today's gym tunic- blue alpaca, sailor-collared. Then the class of 1912 favor us with songs, such as Yip-I- Addy-I-Ay, and the following:- Class of 1912 Here's to the girls of Havergal ! Here's to the days of yore! Gone are the days We loved so well, Memories evermore. Here's to the fun and fellowship, Treasures we'll ne'er forget. Here's to the days of nineteen twelve Lingering with us yet. Oh Havergal! dear Havergal! VVe girls will ne'er forget Those carefree days, those happy days, Are round about us yet. Those days of yore Shall come no more, But here we meet again, Though twenty years have quickly passed, VVe do not meet in vain. Though twenty years have quickly passed, VVe do not meet in vain. Marjorie Hazlewood, with Lorna Persse CMrs. Louis Red- mondb as the doll, gives a ven- triloquist imitation. Both of them wear those round sailor tams our parents bought us every spring. We play Farmer In The Dell fno R. L. C. party complete without thatll. We drill. We gaze adoringly at Mrs. Blackie, who is our beloved and athletic Miss Norrington for the evening. We discuss our youth- ful follies with Miss Holditch, 60 trim in one of the shirtwaists that struck terror to the hearts of half-dressed boarders as de- votion bells rang. We find it impossible to reconcile the Miss Millard we know with the long- pigtailed, minstrel-hatted, high- collared counterpart of herself she presents. Then we gaze on the latest graduates, in their swanky green tunics. They are having fun, of course-but not so much as the rest of us. It's always more satisfying to laugh with than just laugh at. We tell them to wait another year or so, and they tell us to hoist up our left bloomer leg. Such ingrati- tude! Backet ball is indulged in. A meeting of sorts. And then, with a right good will, we open our little recess lunches. We trade a peanut butter sandwich for a jelly one. We drink more than our fair share of cocoa Cthis with great gleeh and find it tastes just as it used to, and still raises blisters on the top of our mouths if it isn't allowed to cool. Then, regretfully, we make our adieux. Pompadours, pig- tails, hair-ribbons and bobs are tucked under hats, and awful prophecies of stiffness on the morrow Conly too true, most of them, alasll are made. The Assembly Hall is left alone with its memories, and the Alumni have a brand new anticipation- we're having another Come As You Were in ten for is it only five years! THE READING CLUB For years the Alumnae have felt a need for a smaller group within the large organization, a club where no dues would be necessary and which would be more in the nature of a social gathering. From a suggestion given by the Association, at a meeting held January the 12th at the school, developed the Alumnae Reading Club. At this meeting Mrs. Isaac Pitblado sketched for us the scope and possibilities of such a club. Her ideas appealed so much to those who were present that a committee was at once appointed to work out a programme for the year. Meetings began in earnest with a talk by Dr. Allison of the University of Manitoba on How to Review a Novel, ex- plaining topics Linder which it should be studied. The programme decided upon consisted of biographical and critical' sketches of post-war celebrities under such headings as: Eminent Novelist, Explorer, Musician, Poet, Artist, etc. It dealt in an interesting manner with such men and women as Epstein, Lytton Strachey, Clem- ence Dane, and so on. The programme for each meeting also included a ten- minute review of a current novel. Some of the books were Beatrice Tunstall's The Shiny Night , Sigrid Undset's The Wild Orchid , J. C. Cronin's Hatter's Castle. Encouraged by the success of these meetings, our programmes for this year are more ambitious. Until Christmas we are studying The Theatre 1832-1932.0 Each afternoon's programme is in charge of a group of three mem- bers, who undertake to deal with one country's contribution to the stage, including papers on the development of the theatre in that country and the life and works of one of its leading play- wrights. We have already had papers on The Scandinavian Theatre with special mention of Ibsen, and The Russian Theatre with Checkov. In place of the novel reviews, members are volunteering En- thusiasms -namely, short re- views of anything they have read which appeals to them strongly. Detailed plans of our after Christmas programme are not yet completed, although it has been decided to study Aspects of Life in Canada. It has been suggested that if enough out-of-town Alumnae are interested, that we might send them mimeographed copies of the papers for a nominal fee. If this appeals to any of you, please write to the Secretary, Geraldine Taylor, 115 Wilmot Place. Meetings are held every other Wednesday afternoon at the school and any Alumnae is very welcome. .11l .. OLD GIRLS' PRAYERS One of the nicest Alumnae gatherings of the year is always the Old Girls' Morning Prayers, held on the first Monday after the Easter holidays. This year the day fell on April 11th and was a special event, for the school choir and some of the choruses trained for the Musical Festival gave us samples of their singing. They sang beautifully and we are proud to know that they did very well in the Festival coma- petitions. There was an extra large gathering at Prayers this year as the mothers of the singers had been invited, too, and with the Alumnae members they filled a very satisfying number of benches in the Assembly Hall. In a gracious little speech, Miss Millard welcomed us, say- ing what a great pleasure it always gave her to see Old Girls back again in the school. A member of the Alumnae, Beck Dennistoun, read the les- son and we all joined in singing the school hymn Oh God Our Help in Ages Past. When Prayers were over, we waited until the Present Girls, in their green tunics, filed out. We felt a little envious perhaps, even though some of the older girls, poor darlings, were on their way to write an exam! THEATRE NIGHT The Rupert's Land Alumnae Theatre Night, held on March 7th, in the Walker Theatre, when the Sir Barry Jackson Company presented Quality Street, proved a most success- ful venture and swelled the Scholarship Fund by S179.76. The members of the committee in charge of all the arrange- ments were: Mrs. F. W. Dudley, convenor g Mrs. W. D. Love, Mrs. D. M. Duncan, Mrs. John G. C. Hall, the Misses Jocelyn ?Bot- terell, Ruth Machray, Marjorie Hoskin, Sylvia Lemon, and Mar- jorie Hazlewood. Mr. Walker allowed us twenty-five per cent on every ticket we sold, so a ticket-selling campaign kept the committee f extremely busy. A 62 serious difficulty to be contended with in this connection was a final hockey game which was played on the same night as our Theatre Night and impaired the sale of tickets quite noticeably. However, the school proved to have many friends, some of Whom took boxes and made up theatre parties, and the evening was a success. Those who graciously consented to act as Patronesses for the occasion Were: Mrs. S. C. Harte, Mrs. John Bracken, Mrs. Ralph H. Webb, Lady Nanton, Mrs., R. A. Rogers, Mrs. S. P. Matheson, Mrs. H. M. Tucker, Mrs. H. E. Sellers, and Mrs. W. H. Collum. Marriages Mary Northwood to Richard Bonnycastle. Margaret Richards to Clarence Smith. Betty Bole to Leslie Radcliffe. Phyllis Hunt to Walter Carrol. Constance Waugh to Christopher Vokes. Katherine Taylor to Capt. Guy G. Sim- onds. Eleanor Montague to Karl Wintemute. Elizabeth Simpson to Syze VVilts Schort- inghuis. Engage-ments Margaret Black to Ronald Riley. Helen Alves to Charles Falconer. 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