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

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Bloomers Girls' Uttzdcwwcar Section, Fifth Floor. Gymnasium and School Stockings ChiId1'f'n's Hosiery Section Fifth Floor. JT! CQMITED I G Compliments of The Scottish Co-operative W h ole S ale Society Ltd. Q STILL FIRST After 40 years, Nortll-West is still the 'CFirst laundry. FIRST in equipment. FIRST in skill. FIRST in quality. FYRST in downright dependability of service. FQRST in ALL that makes for outstanding' value in laundry service. FfRST and last it is the best value in VVinnipeg -toeay as it has been for 40 years. Telephone 96 401 1.11: :NH E W- :L-'-' I: -,::-.ESTAB.I899 1.1M1'rED 3:-: The Acme of Smartness For Teen Age Ladies . MANNISH 952550 TAILQRED - ro SUITS . . 335.00 gzlwman 269 Portage Avenue IN The Avenue Building CUIYDUN E?M'l?25 GENERAL CONTRACTORS FUEL DEALERS WP Telephone 201 158 253 ST. ANNES ROAD With the Compliments Q10 Osler, Hamli1qnd8z Nanton Investment Brokers Financial and General Insurance Agents 'E Nanton Building - Winnipeg 1? Girls FO for an enjoyable evening try Roller Skating at the WINNIPEG ROLLER RINK Special Rates to fParties . . Cambridge Riding Academy WALTER 1. KANE, owner 'if- BOARDING STABLE SADDLE HORSE LIVERY 'if' + Telephone' 44 117 Phone 30 838 650 Cambridge Street PORTAGE at LANGSIDE WINNIPEG '-4 Music EXcLUs1VELY E Every Prominent Teacher Qur Reference 277 DONALD STREET - QOpp. Eaton'sD - Phone 93241 falllwaqon to Sea-Board -' f2zr3' and lfwfflcient Jeahhg is the L41? 5mndard of Service. Compliments of Crescent Creamery Company, Limited Dealers in High-class Dairy Products for over 35 years. MILK - CREAM - BUTTER - ICE CREAM Telephone 37 101 RED INDIAN AVIATIQN on, for MOTUR CARS Compliments FOLLIOTT GRAIN LTD YVINNIPEG The Name 93afJQy Slingnaff Compliments of Aetna Life Insurance on the gift box Company is your assurance of fine quality. Mitchell-Copp Limited Compliments of Q IMPERIAL BANK Diamond Merchants OF CANADA A Iewellers WINNIPEC Q Portage Ave. at Hargrave St Winnipeg, Manitoba CREDIT FONCIER FRANCQ- CANADIEN FONDB EN 1880 SIEOE SOCIAL: 5 RUE ST-jAcQUES-EST, MONTREAL QCANADAD COMITB DE PARIS: 6, RUE VOLNEY, PARIS, CFRANCEJ PRETS H POTH ECAIRES Conseil cl'Acl1niniStration President Vice-President COMTE CAI-IEN D'ANVERS BEAUDRY LEMAN Paris President de la Banque Canadienne Nationale, Montreal r,XCllllllllStl'ZltCLll'S HON. C.-lD.BEAUBIEN MARTIAL CI-IEVALIER Paris Senateur, Montreal HENRI ,IAHAN Directeur general de la Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas, Paris E. FOURET Administrateur cle la Banque cle Paris et des Pays-Bas, Paris R. MASSON Directeur general du Credit Lyonnais, Paris E. DE LA LONGUINIERE Administrateur-delegue Paris PAUL AMOS RAAURICE STERN Paris Montreal VICOMTE R. DE ROUMEFORT Directeur general, Montreal XVINNIPEG, MANITOBA, SIDNEY GRIMBLE Directeur. 455, rue Main. iauperfs lamb Girls' brbnnl ffwfria 7 The QEHQIE winnipeg, Manitoba iBnlume 8 gunz, 1940 CONTENTS GP Page Frontispiece-- Prunella ......... ....... 1 3 School Calendar-1939-1940 ....... ....... 1 5 Head Girl's Letter ................... ....... 1 6 The Head Girl ........ ....... 1 S Alumnae Notes ........ ....... 1 9 House Notes- Dalton House ..... ....... 2 0 22 Jones House ......... ...... Machray House ....... ...... - 23 Matheson House ........ ...... - 24 if 9, Prunella ................... ....... Sports--1939-40 ...... ....... ' 26 Library Notes ............,..................,.. ....... 2 9 The Glee Club ...................................... ....... 2 Music, Dancing and Choral Speech ..... ....... 3 0 The Kindergarten Dances .....,............ ....... 3 1 The Year's Art .................. ....... 3 2 Missions ,............... .............. ....... 3 3 The Red Cross .................................. ....... 3 4 9th Winnipeg Company Guides ........ ....... 3 5 Brownies ..............................,.,........ ....... 3 7 juniors .......,............................ ....... 3 8 At School in New Zealand ................................ ....... 3 8 The Boarders ......................................................... ....... 4 0 A Day in the Life of a Japanese School-girl ...... ....... 4 1 ' ' 42 Expeditions ......................................,.................... .... . -- Free Speech ........................................................ ....... 44 Spring .............................. ....... 4 5 Hjingo' ...........................,............... ....... 4 5 Peter Rabbit Runs Away ................ ....... 4 5 Poems- Mr, Frog, Holland ...... ....... 4 6 Our Club-Grade V. ................... ...... 4 7 Nature Study ................... ...... 4 7 Our Club-Grade VI. .......... ...... 4 7 Poem- The Spruce Tree .... -. 48 The Seventh Grade ............ ------ 4 Page Poems- Murmuring Stream ..... ........ 4 8 The Way I Grow ...... .... . 48 Grade VIII. ..1 ........................... ........ 4 9 The Arabian Ring ..................................,.....,........... ..... 4 9 Poems- Happiness, The Shoemaker's Holidayi' 50 Grade' IX. ...................................................................... 51 Poems- The P.T. Competition ..... .... ..... 5 2 A Hair-raising Night ..... ..... 5 2 Grade X. ......................................... .............. . 53 Poem- Joys of the Road .................................... ..... 5 3 The Functions of a British Sovereign To-day ...... ..... 5 4 A Plea for the Abolition of Examinations ........... ..... 5 6 Birds ? ....,,,,........,...........,....................... Q .,...... ..... 5 7 A,Farewell to Rupert's Land 57 Short Story- SmalltoWn VVager -- 59 Poem- The Birth of a New Day ........... ..... 6 2 Diplomacy .........,,,,.,,,...,.,,,,,,.......,,............... ..... 6 3 Poem- Lake VVinnipeg on a Rainy Dayi' ...... ..... 6 4 Poem-ffrhougmsr' .i............l...,.t......i,.......,..il. I... - 65 Grade XII. ...,,,............................ ................... ..... 6 6 Jokes .,...........,. ..... 6 S .Autographs ...... ..... 6 9 Miss H. Armitage Miss D. G. Bussell Miss R. W. Dubois Mrs. I. C. Edwards Miss E. E. Eldred Miss M. Faraday Mrs. E. M. Fryer STAFF 1939-40 Principal-Miss E. M. Bartlett Miss A. C. Foster Mr. R. Gibson Miss E. I. Graham Miss E. M. Gruenke Miss D. M. Jackson Miss M'. Kennedy -MiS5v SCHOOL COUNCIL Head Girl: Leslie Florance Sports Captain: Frances Hazleton DALTON HOUSE Captain: Patricia Parrish Prefects: Elizabeth Gouldmg, JONES HOUSE Captain: Monica Mackersy Prefects: Mary Doris Le Roy MACHRAY HOUSE Captain: Beryl Ford Prefects: Margaret Stovel MATHESON HOUSE Captain: Mary Tomkins Prefects: Dorothy ' 0 MAGAZINE EXECUTIVE EDITORS Miss S. L. Turner, Leslie Florance, Mary Tomkins Ruth - ADVERTISING COMMITTEE Convener: Miss M. Kennedy Vivian Basford - ' Elizabeth Johnson Patricia: Leslie Florance Beryl Ford Betty Foster Anne Goodeve Norma Jukes Patricia Mary Doris Le Roy Margaret Monica Mackersy E Kaye Milner Frances Hazleton Phyllis Morgan Janet Art Adviser: Mrs. I. C. Edwards NELLAH HPRU ,,fJ.'.-'. , , ,, , Hu. 'a F -'in -Q , .4 Ass wn ,. nl 1 I .Phu 5 . I v u -'Ki I r fl 1 JV' Tb, ' A L N. I ,H , K E I .Lg J 3. .J c ' 1 ' I 'V 'Q .' H v--,lg :Vp . . '41 - gf. 1 .fb if l Y, .9 ll I ' x Whey D eggs!- A' viii, rikvi' E be agle VOL. 8 JUNE, 1940 No. 1 1939 SCHOOL CALENDAR : 1939-1940 Sept. 12-School opens. NVelcome to Misses D. Jackson, E. Graham, G. Lloyd. 27-The Bishop of Saskatchewan read prayers and gave an address. Oct. 6-Inter-House Sports. 9-Thanksgiving Day holiday. 13-Tea for parents of Senior girls. 20-Initiation Day. ' 23-Visit of Miss Gibberd of I-Ionan, China. 27-Tea for parents of junior and- Middle-School girls. N ov. 1-Commemoration at St. John's College. 3 KK -Alumnae Dance. 11-Armistice Day. 18-Mission Tea. ' 23-Dr. R. A. Hiltz read prayers and gave an address. Dec. I5-His Grace, the Archbishop read prayers-Half-holiday. I9-Middle and Senior School Christmas Parties-Grade VIII play- The Magic Ring. Z0-Junior Christmas Parties. 21-End of Term. 1940 jan. 9-Spring Term begins. 23-Rev. A. Harding Priest read prayers and gave an address. 27-The Senior Play- Prunella. Feb. 23-Half-holiday. Mar. 13-Grade XI. Debate. CC C6 KC KC CK CC CC 14-Lecture by Prof. Watson Kirkconnell- Canada, Europe and Hitler. 18-Gymnastics Competitions. 19-Form Drill Competition. 20-End of Term. .April 3-Summer Term begins. 12--Alumnae Basket-Ball Match. 15-Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Concert. 22-Recital of Music, Dancing, Choral Speech. 23-Recital of Music, Dancing, Choral Speech. May 8-Lecture by Dr. Kazys Pakstas. 10-Old Girls' Prayers. Senior School Dance. June 8-Grade X. Picnic. -School Service at Holy Trinity Church. 14-Prize Distribution. If KK If 9 16 RUPERT's LAND GIRLS' SCHOOL 1939-40 September, 1939-The beginning of a new school year and a new World War. Cn the first day of school did we wonder how the war was going to affect us, and in what way we could aid our government? Did we think of King George's message of September the third: VVe can only do the right as we see the right, and reverently commit our cause to God. Une and all, if we keep reso- lutely faithful to it, ready for whatever sacrifice or service it may demand, then with God's help we shall prevail. With this message in our hearts did we view our city with different eyes, seeing the posted sentries and increasing number of soldiers and recruits, the business-like atmosphere which hailed most news of war? I am sure everyone of us did. School started in September, its most difficult year since 1914. a year to be full of changes in many quarters, and a year needing calm and trustworthy thoughts. The girls of Rupert's Land have done their duty well, and are now bringing to a close a year of which they may well be proud. The school itself stood staunch and familiar through all the outside turmoil. When we were once more greeting old friends and new in its dim halls, we realized that Miss Bussell had not returned, and on inquiry we were told that she had been detained in England, but after two months, during which time Mrs. MacKay so admirably filled her place, she started classes again. This year we welcomed, as well as the old staff, Miss Jackson, Miss Lloyd and Miss Graham, who have by now so Hrmly established themselves with us it seems impossible to believe they have only been with us this year. As we were all ready for great changes this year, we were very pleased to experiment with a new Prefect System. Formerly two Prefects were chosen from Grades IX, X, XI and XII. As the Houses are the basic thought of our school activities, this year the four House Captains and two girls elected from each House. as well as the Sports Captains and Head Girl, formed the School Council. This has proved very satisfactory for there has been an understanding between each Prefect and all the Grades as well as her own. The Prefects and senior girls have recommenced reading the lesson at Prayersg this takes place every Monday and besides being good experience for the readers, has helped the younger girls to become acquainted with their seniors. Posted on our new hall notice boards we have graphs of conduct for each House. Each House has a list of its girls and opposite to each name are ten squaresg every detention blacks out one square, and every order mark, five. If ten are black out, any beyond that deduct from another girl's number. This method enables the Houses and girls to keep close tab on their own and others' conduct. Entertainment has been very jolly this year. First came the Initiation Party, when the gym was invaded by a tribe of warmly RUPERT's LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL 17 clad Hawaiian natives QU Then the Alumnae dance took place, followed later in the term by the usual Form and House parties, and at Christmas, Miss Bartlett and the staff entertained the Junior, Middle, and Upper School at parties. Between the Middle and Senior parties Grade VIII's gave an exceedingly creditable performance under the direction of Miss Kennedy of a play The Arabian Ring. The Senior party closed with candle-light carol singing, which was sincerely enjoyed. On May the tenth the girls of Grade X. XI and XII were royally entertained at a dance by Miss Bartlett and the Board. After much expectation we arrived to find the School turned into a veritable flower-garden, with an orchestra in the gym. As there was such a comfortable and companionable crowd the dance was a huge success and one over which we may reminisce with the greatest of pleasure. Qld Girls' Prayers took place May the tenth, the morning Ger- many invaded the Lowlands. but with Miss Bartlett's inspiring words the occasion was as happy as all others when the Old Girls return. Miss Turner again gave her time and untiring energy to direct and produce a play. this year it being Prunella. If the audience enjoyed the production as much as the cast did in playing it, it was a very happy performance. Two recitals were held this year. one for the school itself in the Christmas term when carols, tableaux and choral works were done. The April Recital was open to our parents and friends and was com- posed of Senior choir-singing. spoken poetry, piano and dancing. Grade X. held an election before the Easter holidays, when Kaye Milner, Liberal, and Ann Denison. Conservative. found they had many staunch supporters. After a heated political meeting where many queries were parried and words bandied, votes were cast with a Liberal majority the result. ' The sudden death of Lord Tweedsmuir was a shock to every one of us, for we all admiredi and trusted in our brilliant Governor- General. Especially touched were those of us who remembered his visit to our school two years ago, when he assured us that women's brains are as good as men's. During the Easter holidays the annual Inter-High School Con- ference was held. Kaye Milner and Ann Denison from Grade X, Jean VVoodman and Mary Tomkins from Grade'XI. and Muriel Fer- guson and myself from Grade XII were the School's representatives. The agenda consisted of many and varied topics of interest to students, over which there was avid discussion. Four meetings were held, the Hnal one for the purpose of drawing up the resolutions. Mary and Jean were chosen for the continuation committee which will arrange for next year's conference. 18 RUPERT's LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL As I look back over this year, I view with pleasure the progress which we have made. As long as we continue to send forward the gold and black of Rupert's Land, and hold to happy comradeship, honor and wisdom, we will surely keep our motto, Alta Petensf' To the girls, prefects, staff, and especially Miss Bartlett, I should like to voice my real appreciation for the cheerful and splendid co- operation they have given to make my year so happy. And to the graduates and all the girls who will follow, I say-besides all the tradition and fame of Rupert's Land, there is nothing finer than the spirit and love of our own School. LESLIE FLORANCE CHead Girly. THE HEAD GIRL Leslie Florance who has been Head Girl .for 1939-1940 is a member of a family which has been represented in the School for a number of year. Mary Kate entered the Kindergarten in 1923. was herself Head Girl from 1934-19355 her youngest sister Gail is now in Grade II, while Leslie who has been in the School since her kindergarten days of 1929, is now passing out of Grade XII to con- tinue an Arts Course at the r F University of Manitoba. She I seem to us to be very much a Rupert's Land girl-in fact we suspect that when she lays aside her green tunic and black and gold tie for the last time, 1 she will feel that she is leaving something of herself behind almost. but we suggest that - what that uniform represents has become part of herself. and will never be laid aside. Leslie has many interests. and seems to find time to cul- tivate them all. She gained her Second Basketball Team colours in 1938, and her First Team colours in 1939. She has long been an ardent member of Matheson House, and after 9 9 a al holding the captaincy from 1938-1939, gave up that office only to fill the more important position of Head Girl. Leslie has artistic talents also, she is a member of the School Choir, spends some time each week in the Art Studio, won the Taylor English Prize last year for her poem, and played one of the leading roles in the LESLIE FLORASNCE RUPERT's LAND GIRLS' SCHOOL 19 school production of Prunella in january. She made considerable progress in the art of spoken poetry when she was younger-and less busy-and will surely find time in the future to develop her undoubted talent. It is in her capacity as Head Girl that she has perhaps meant most to us, however, because that has given her daily contact with the whole schoolg we have all benefitted by her wise counsel. admired her resolution and independence, and appreciated the unseliish zeal and interest which she has so consistently displayed in all school affairs. VVe wish her all success in her future career which we shall watch with great interest, knowing that there will always remain unbroken a strong link between herself and the School.-S.l.l.T. . .1T,T. ALUMNAE NOTES This year our annual luncheon was held at Moore's Coffee Shop and it proved to be most successful. The rooms were Hlled to over- flowing, and about 148 old girls and staff were present. Miss Bussell gave an interesting talk on her year in England and her eventful trip home. On November 3rd we had a Dance at the school and its popu- larity exceeded all our hopes. This was largely due to a junior com- mittee who worked very hard, and as our money-making venture for the year it netted us 33160.00 ,The Alumnae, who always give one annual scholarship for the school, decided last year to give another award of 310000, but with war intervening it was understood it must be voted on annually. This is presented in memory of Miss C. M. Holditch. who gave so many years of loyal service to the school. This year it will be competed for in Grade 9. Old Girls Iii flu' News Jean Machray is Assistant Matron, General Hospital Unit Nos. Pat Chown is a Professional at the XV inter Club. Elva Walcloii Bulgin is President of the junior League. Marjorie Carruthers Smith was in charge of the 1Vomen's Divi- sion for the Canadian Legion VV ar Services Drive. Ellen Code Harris is writing plays for the radio. Margaret Rogers Konantz is doing splendid work on the board of the Community Chest. Margaret Grundy Fowler is the President of the Home Econo- mics Society. Christine Machray is a medical secretary in the Neurological Department of the Mayo Clinic. fanet Agnew is doing research work for the State University of Louisiana. 20 RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL Carla Lehmann and Peggy Jarman when last heard from were in productions on the English stage. Marjorie Maulson McMeans is now living in Montreal and Betty Love Patriarche is in Trenton, where her husband is stationed. MARRIAGES Molly Denison to William Palk. Ruth Thompson to William Perdue Jean Moncrieff to Lt. Surgeon Sellers. Joan Watson to Paymaster-Lt. Robert Keith. Mary McGuckin to Macdonald Ruttan. Anne Griffin to Lt. John Mitchell. Betty Persse to Lt. W. B. Nelson. Helen Cameron to R. McNeill. Jean McNaught to Lt. L. H. Young. Jean Alexander to John Aylan- Parker. Barbara Sweeting to Capt. James Glassford. Mary Laird to Capt. W. McDougald. Audrey Garland to Squadron Leader Wray. Ruth Lemon to Lt. Wilson Iverson. Mary Stephens to Dr. J. Le Croix. Lois Stephens to Dr. John Poole. BIRTHS Mary Machray Carey, a daughter. Mary Lile' Love Benham, a son. Marjorie Maulson McMeans, a son. Mary McGuckin Ruttan, a son. Ellen Code Harris, a daughter. Marjorie Glassco Young, a son. IN MEMORIAM Marjorie Martin. Note-The President of the Alumnae Association suggests that in future old girls should send copy for the magazine direct to the school at any time during the year. E .l. DALTON HOUSE President ....... ........ M ISS S. LI.. TURNER Associates ......... ........ M ISS H. HERKES, MISS E. GRUENKE Captain ...................... .... .... P A T PARRISH House Prefects ............. ........ I-I ELEN MARTIN, ELIZABETH GOULDING Junior Lieutenants ...................... MARGARET GLOVER, PAT PURDIE Senior Games Captain ................ JEAN WOO'DMAN Junior Games Captain .....,,.....,,,. VIVIAN BASFORD Secretary-Treasurer ......... ........ G ERTRUDE HOPPINS RUPERT's LAND GIRLS' SCHOOL 21 Dalton House has had a very good year. We started poorly by coming last in the Sports' Day held in October, with only 19 points to the winner's 58, but it gave us the enthusiasm to work hard until, at the end of the Easter term, we were only three points behind the winning House, placing second. We mean to gain those few marks through the tennis and deck-tennis tournaments and come out on top. The various ways in which we won points through sports were in basketball, badminton, volleyball and the different races and relays on Sports' Day. The girls worked hard, not only for marks, but for the fun of it all. A few names which stand out in particular of those shining in sports are: Jean VVoodman: our Sports' Captain who so ably arranged teams, practices, etc. Vivian Basford: splendid badminton player, also on volleyball and basketball teams. Helen Martin: badminton, basketball and volleyball. Phyllis Goulding: badminton, volleyball and also took second place in two events on Sports' Day. Pat Purdie: volleyball and took second place in event of Sports' Day. Jocelyn Highmoor: badminton. Elizabeth Goulding: badminton and volleyball. Pam Smith: First in event on Sports' Day. But there were many, in fact all the girls in the House who helped one way or another. Those who did not get detentions or order marks during the year helped immensely because such marks for bad conduct pull down an average which would otherwise be high. The annual Mission Tea in November found more girls willing to help in the many things which were to be done, from the making of aprons and decorations for the table to the actual work done at the Tea. Dalton House had the Common room for fortune-telling thy palm and cardsj which brought in a tidv sum of money. There was also a fortune doll which had a skirt of fortunes written on brightly colored paper. From this also a surprising sum was collected. At this Tea the mothers of the Dalton members helped in pouring tea and in the fortune-telling. VVe would like to thank those kind ladies for giving up their time for us and we also give our deepest apprecia- tion to all those who came and made the Tea so successful. In the deck tennis tournament Dalton placed last though it was only eight points behind the winning house. The tennis tournament has begun and our hopes are again rising high. A picnic has been planned for May 31st at City Park where we all will plav various games and enjoy a meal together. And in closing I wish to express the feeling of gratitude of the whole house to Pat Parrish, our Captain, for her helpful leadership during the year and also to Miss Turner and the prefects for their work during the season. GERTRUDE HoPP1Ns CSecretary3. 22 RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL JONES HOUSE NGTES President .....,,,. .,...... . MIss BUSSELL Associates ...,.............. ......... M ISS ARMITAGE, Miss RALSTON Captain ,,,,,,..,,,,........,...... ......... M ONICA MACKERSY Secretary-Treasurer ....... ......... M ARY MEDLAND Senior Lieutenants ,,,,,, .,,..,,. . MARY DORIS LE ROY, JEAN MACKAY Junior Lieutenants ,,.,.,,.. ,........ T HELMA DRAPER, ANNE GOODEVE Senior Sports Captain ................ MONICA MACKERSY junior Sports Captain ................ LILLIAN HULTMAN Due tO the absence of our President, Miss Bussell, at our opening meeting in September, her associates, Miss Armitage and Miss Ral- ston carried on most efficiently until her return from overseas in November. They helped us in welcoming our new girls, amongst whom is One from Japan, and one from Germany. Sports again this year did not prove to be our strong point, but tennis and deck-tennis are still to be won, and herein, we are hoping, lies our chance to obtain the missing three points which will bring us up to first place. At the Zenana Mission Tea held on November 18, our added attraction was the raflling of a large fruit cake, which was won by Mrs. G. H. Florance, and which contributed 955.00 to our handsome total of 354550. VVeather permitting, we hope to have our annual summer picnic in the near future, which will be attended by both Senior and Junior girls. l We wish to extend our thanks to Monica Mackersy, who has so faithfully fulfilled her double duties, as both our House Captain and Sports Captain, and as always we wish the best of luck to all our members. lWiARY NIEDLAND CSecretaryj. RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL 23 MACHRAY HGUSE NOTES President and Associates ......... Mlss FOSTER, MRS. PURDIE, Miss KENNEDY House Captain ............,, ......... B ERYL FORD Prefects ,.,,..,,,,.....,.,,,.....,,., ,,,,,,.,, J ANET WILSON AND MARGARET STOVEL Senior Sports Captain .....,.,, FRANCES HAZLETONQ Deputy-MARY LEGGATT Junior Sports Captain ,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,, MARGARET TOMKINS Junior Lieutenants ......... ......... R OBERTA WILCOX AND ANNE CUNNINGHAM Treasurer ...................................... SYLVIA RETALLICK Secretary .................... ,................... R UTH FRYER Our first big effort was for the inter-house Sports' Day on October 6. VV e were quite successful in the Final totals, coming second with fifty-one points, just six points behind the winner, Matheson. The Mission Tea, in preparation for which committees were busy for weeks, was very well managed, due to zealous officers and the girls' co-operation. As well as the act11al tea-table, Machray sponsored a candy-stall, to which any member of the school could contribute candy. Its results were better than we had hoped, and our final profit was more than 32400. We would like to thank our friends who poured for us, and all the other guests who made such satisfactory results possible. Machray's sports have not been so successful as last year, although we came second in the deck-tennis tournaments, we have, however, kept a high work average and set a record in conduct. During the autumn term we had twenty-nine detentions, and in the Easter team only twenty-eight, with no order marks in either. Con- gratulations, girls, and do the same next year. The date of our annual picnic has been set for the afternoon of Friday, May 31, at Kildonan Parkg we expect to have a wonderful time. 24 RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL Thank you, Miss Foster, Miss Kennedy, and Mrs. Purdie, for all your help, and good luck to those girls who will not be with us next year. We hope that those who are coming back will keep Machray's standards still steadier and higher in the future! RUTH FRYER CSecretaryj. MATHESON HQUSE President and Staff Associates ....... ...... .. Miss SHARMAN, Miss DUBOIS, Miss ELDRED Honorary Captain ....................................... .LESLIE FLORANCE House Captain ................................................ MARY TOMKINS House Prefects and Senior Lieutenants....JEAN SELLERS AND DOROTHY KING Junior Lieutenants ........................................ SYDNEY ROBERTS, ELIZABETH JOHNSON Senior and Junior Sports Captains ........ .JEAN SELLERS, LOLA IVIARSON House Secretary ........................................... .NANCY KEYES In a short time we shall have reached the end of what has been a very enjoyable and satisfactory year for Matheson House. Again this year we had the honor of having the Head Girl as Honorary Captain. For the first time in history, Matheson was top House on Sports' Day, and first in Basketball and Deck Tennis, third in Badminton, and Tennis has still to come. Due to the good work of all the girls and to our sports, we have managed to hold first place, too. in Term results. Though our conduct has not been a help, we still hope we have a good chance to win back the Shield. A At the Mission Tea Matheson shared the Assembly Hall with Jones. and gave a Shadow Play Cinderella, directed by Dorothy King. Thus far this year we had only one party, the Junior House, when after fun tobogganing at River Park. the Juniors came back RUPERT's LAND GIRLS' ScHooL 25 for tea and games in the new Common Room. Plans have been made for our summer picnic. The scholarship which His Grace, Archbishop Matheson kindly offers, was awarded, last year, to Leslie Florance. Every girl is working hard this year, too, for some fortunate one will win it. This closes the account of Matheson's activities for the year, so let us wish all our present and ex-Matheson members the best of luck. N.1XNCY KEYES tSecretaryj. PRUNELLA The fantasy, Prunella, by Lawrence Housman and Granville Barker, this year forms part of the English course on the Grade Eleven Curriculum. This, added to the fact that it is a charming play, attested to the sound choice of its producer, Sylvia Lloyd Turner. The play was presented in the concert hall of the Auditorium on the night of January the twenty-ninth. The cast of twenty was chosen from Grades X, Xl and XII. Their performance deserves high praise not only on account of the sincere portrayal of the characters in the play, but also because of the understanding manner in which the elfin-like quality of the atmosphere was maintained. The story concerns a girl who was brought up by three strict aunts and who ran away with an actor, only to return broken-hearted and weary to her home three years later. Leading male part and the heaviest role in the production was taken by Leslie Florance. who. as Pierrot, brought to mind the lovable yet heartless Great God Pan. in her interpretation of the vain mum- mer. Frances Hazleton drew many laughs from an appreciative audience as Scaramel, the toe-dancing servant of Pierrot. Prunella. showing three entirely different moods, was successfully characterized by Thelma Draper. The three gardeners, Mary Doris Le Roy, Margaret Stovel and Jean Sellers impressed us with their love of work, and a country boy who charmed us with his voice, taken by Mary Leggatt, gave life to the lovely garden where the story was unfolded. . Muriel Ferguson, as the hired singer for Pierrot, very easily melted the heart of Prunella. The three aunts were delightful. Ruth Fryer, Mary Medland and Gertrude Hoppins gave excellent interpretations of these old- fashioned guardians. Mary Tomkins as the bustling maid-servant Quaint, drew a gust of laughter every time she appeared on the stage. The little statue of Love, Jennifer McQueen, who came to life on four occasions to give advice, was a model of patience and endurance. 26 RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS' ScHooL The carefree, pleasure-loving but forgetful mummers were: Helen Martin, Jean Woodiiian, Patricia Purdie, Monica Mackersy, Sydney Roberts, Lillian Hultman, jean MacKay and Dorothy King. The incidental music which formed a lovely accompaniment to the movement of the play was interpreted by Miss Jackson and Mr. Palmason. The appropriate setting executed by Mrs. Edwards, was no small factor in contributing to the atmosphere. The dance in Act Il. composed and directed by Miss Lloyd, revealed the happy, carefree spirit of the mummers. Miss Turner, the cast and all those who gave their services in helping in the production of the play, deserve great thanks for the enjoyment they gave to so many of us. S PQRTS-1939-40 ' sv Itf . E! GB ' 1 in Q :lg 'W bi 1' tux sf. l . . . . M- This year we have been very actively engaged in sports. Tennis . . . In the fall term, September 18-22, we had a Junior Tennis Tournament played by girls fourteen years and under. Laurel Bell and Phyllis Goulding were the Finalists, and after a good game Laurel succeeded in reaping the title of junior Tennis Champion which she won last year. Last year's Senior Tennis Tournament was played in the last two weeks of the summer term. The final game was between Monica Mackersy and Jean Sellers and was won by Jean Sellers. 1 This spring term we have not yet started our house matches. Inter-House Sports . . . Our Annual Sports Day was held on Friday, Gctober 6, on the side lawn, and was attended by parents and friends. There was very keen competition, especially in the jumping. After all events, the final results were: 1. Matheson ...............,....,.................. ........ 5 8 points 2. Machray ,,....,.,,...,,...,.................. ........ 5 l points 3. Jones ........... ........ 3 3 points 4. Dalton ...,, ........ 1 9 points RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL 27 Basketball . . . W'e have been very fortunate this year in not losing any of our basketball games against St. Mary's Academy or Riverbend. In all three teams the girls have worked hard and well together with this particular aim in mind, and deserve much praise for having succeeded in this wonderful accomplishment. Results of games as follows: lst TEAM Friday, Nov. 10 . Riverbend-away .............. won 13-4 Friday Nov. 24 St. Mary's-home ................ won 41-28 Friday March 8 . Riverbend-home .............. won 16-12 Friday, March 15 St. Mary's-away ................ won 34-26 2nd TEAM Friday, Nov. 10 Riverbend-away .............. won 10-6 Friday Nov, 24 vs. St. Mary's-home .,.........,,... won 27-15 Friday, March 8 Riverbend-home ........ won 30-15 Friday, March 15 St. Mary's-away ................ won 18-18 On Friday evening, April 12, the lst and 2nd teams play ed two teams of the Old Girls. This was the final match for the Clarke Cup and the present girls won with both teams. lst team won 31-6: 2nd team won 25-6. JUNIOR TEAM Friday, Dec. 8 vs. Riverbend-away ...... ...... w on 9-8 Friday, Jan. 26 vs. St. Mary's-away ...... ....... w on 20-4 Friday, Feb. 16 vs. St. Mary's-home ..... ....... 1 V011 26-5 Friday, March 1 vs. Riverbend-home ...... won 14-4 lst Basketball Team From Left to Right L. BELL, M. MACKERSY, L. HOLTMAN, J. WOODMAN, F. HAZLETON CCapt.j, L. FLORANCE . 2nd Basketball Team f f'0 Team F1-Om Left to Right From Left to Right E. JOHNSON, I. MONTGOMERY, E. MURRAY, P. SMITH, L. DALGLEISH, D. KING, PAMELA CLARKE, G. HAMON H. MARTIN CCapt.D, L. MARSON J- SMITH, PAULINE CLARKE CCapf.D, A. LEE 28 RUPERT s LAND GIRLS' SCHOOL The House Basketball was won by Matheson with 49 points. The Grade Basketball was won by Grade XI, stiffly opposed by Grade IX, which has a very good team. The Grade IX team will make good school team players next year. On Monday, April 8, there was a basketball shooting competition held for Grades VII, VIII and IX and there were many more com- peting this year than last. It was won by Betty Mary Cornelius with 31 points. Volleyball . . . Great interest was taken in the House volleyball matches which were won by Matheson with 97 points. Badminton . . . The House badminton, played by three couples for each House, was won by Dalton with 99 points. This sport has grown greatly in popularity. - Gymnastic Competition . . . This competition was held on Mon- day. March 18, with Mrs. Nigel Lawrence and Miss M. Ferguson as judges. Results: Senior Cup .................. ........ F rances Hazleton Intermediate Cup ....... .............. L ola Marson Junior Cup ............... ...... D iana Bedford Midget Cup .............................................. Audrey Munro Grades I. and II. .................................. Leighton Young The cups will be presented at our annual Prize-Giving on .Tune 14. 5, Plzysieol Training Competition . . . Cn Tuesday evening, March 19, our annual P.T. competition was held in the Assembly Hall with Mrs. Nigel Lawrence, Miss M. Ferguson, and Miss Preston as judges. This is the first year that parents have been invited to come and watch this competition. It was won by Grade IX, who worked well together and were neat and accurate in their movements as a form. Results: 1. Grade IX ........... ...... 8 0 points 2. Grade VII - ' Grade vm 5 ----------- -- 7 9 Poms 3. Grade V and VI ......... ...... 7 8 p0i11tS 4. Grade XI and XII ......... ...... 7 7.6 pOintS 5. Grade III and IV ....... ...... 7 5.6 D01l'ltS 6. Grade X. .................................................... 74.3 points Tenikoit . . . This popular sport excites enthusiasm throughout most of the school and was enjoyed in the fall term. 'This spring term we have just started practices, but have not yet begun the House matches. FRANCES HAZLETO-N, Sports Captain. RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS: SCHOOL 29 LIBRARY NUTES -'imp X FQEW' C Al Il A. Ai' nv i diff 1,1 f .gizziifizs 5 Mx! X uinggas :. g ,tlfgxj ! ggggggiggr :: -,,.i 'QED' L, .4 .... --,. l ' The school library, under the direction of Miss Kennedy, and ten librarians, has been very successful in its 1939-40 functions. It has a double purpose: that of providing both adequate recreational and reference reading. This year both sections have been .used more than previously. The library is a study room for Grade XII. students and those using reference books, and is under the supervision of two librarians each day, who issue books, advise would-be readers. keep the shelves clean and orderly, and check overdue novels. Librarians' pins forming a tiny silver L have been worn for the first time this year, and we held a librarians, party on February 14th, dining first at the school, and seeing the exciting Night Must Fall presented by the John Holden Players later in the evening. Gver two hundred novels have been issued this year, of which several new books, such as Oppenheinfs Floating Peril and Wfode- house's humorous Jeeves books have been most popular: others which received special patronage were Alcott's An Qld Fashioned Girl, Sabatini's Scaramouche, and Buchan's and Rider Haggard's adventures and mysteries. The favorite reference books were Ency- clopaedia Britannica, Books of Knowledge, our collection of Canadian National Geographics to which we have added extensively, and the Oxford dictionary. We feel that there is still room for our novel section to grow, especially in the addition of modern authors. Although both sections could be used more appreciatively, a wider taste for reading is cer- tainly being cultivated, particularly in the middle school. We would like to thank everyone who has helped the library: those who have given us books, and those who have co-operated with the librarians in using its contents during the past year. For next year, let your motto be Read more books ! THE GLEE CLUB The first meeting of the Glee Club was held on September 27, 1939. The officers elected were: SYBIL ACNEW .....,.................... ........ P resident PAT LOVE .......... ....... S ecretary AMY BEsT ......... ....... T reasurer 30 RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS' SCHOOL Miss jackson very kindly consented to be our pianist throughout the year. We had a very successful Birthday Party in October to which we invited all the graduates of the Glee Club. On March 13th we held an open meeting. The program was composed of Negro Spirituals. A short paper on Negro Music was prepared by Pat Love and several spirituals were sung by the Club. Miss Armitage gave two solos. YV e had many visitors at this meeting. PAT Lovis. MUSIC, DANCING AND CHORAL SPEECH Great interest has been shown in many branches of music this year. The piano students have worked hard and have made very good progress. Under Miss jackson's leadership the Studio Club held several enjoyable meetings at the School, when all the pupils per- formed. The Senior Choir, directed by Mr. Gibson, has done very good work this season. Miss Lloyd's Dancing classes have also made great progress both in technique and interpretation, and the girls have found real enjoyment in their work. The Choral speaking classes have been encouraged by Miss Taylor to write poems themselves which they could speak. One of these original poems was spoken at the Recitals in April. At the end of the Christmas term a Carol Programme Was given in the Assembly Hall. which included carols sung in groups by all the grades from III to XII. and also by the Glee Club, and some charming Nativity Tableaux presented by Grades I and II. Solos by Miss Armitage and Miss jackson added much to everybody's enjoy- ment. Un the evenings of April 22nd and 23rd. the School was At Home to the parents. and Recitals of music, dancing and choral speaking were given. Those who had done the best work during the year were chosen to take part, and the performances were artistic. ' .s v RUPERT's LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL ' THE KINDERGARTEN DANCES ' C fig! 'fx W iv f xg fy ny 7 in ' Q 1 , , Q 7 1 M 736-X ' :KK gg f A YK 'I i XT t nullif- X N WF Q IWW DX k N nf' V E H9 ' M50 I bf F B 4' . Y , V 'fw - gi A KW- W 'V-.I -nr 14 32 RUPERT's LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL and pleasing to the enthusiastic audiences. Much credit is due to Miss Jackson, Miss Lloyd, Miss Taylor and Mr. Gibson, who were respon- sible for two very successful evenings. A few enthusiastic instrumentalists have gathered themselves together to form a little orchestra under the direction of Miss Armi- tage. Included amongst the instruments are three violins, a flute, a Spanish guitar, a mandolin and piccolo. Anne Cunningham and jean Sellers have been playing this year with the High School Orchestra. THE YEAR'S ART The Art, this year, has made great strides under the able super- vision of Mrs. Edwards. The studio is filled with a great number of bright water colours and elaborate pencil drawings which never fail to amaze our visitors. One of the most popular phases of the black I 1' A N 22512315 1:11,-rn!:.af,v.'.'i-EE-55:71, , , 1 1. f ' Rig 2-fa 11 ' ffl' : V 4 il X 1 xi 1 f i ENN I Qi - .,ifl-'ll'I i'iN,-Rf' N i f 2- '-554. X 2-2g'.ff-rf:-'ew 'r f ll ' ww, 1 ' A . L . f.- 4 'I '4. ,fi 4ffYfr .l'!iQ i i s -. ' Q. A T l f. 'FE4 fi 1 'QI T , Q' 15 3'-34 f-?f?ffe wig pfifij gf 292921 f5:,:.::?.1,-sf- --By, Anne Cunningham. and white work is the life class. The model always gloats because of her inactivity and grins down happily on the artists who take -their jealousy out on paper. The special art girls look forward to pottery day. The intricate process and growing object keep them intrigued for hours, no matter how expert for inexpertj they are, and the finished product, polished and glazed, always brings delight. A very new addition to studio activities is basket weaving, which is done mostly by the lower grades. All the patterns, both complicated and simple, are evenly and well executed. Many of the middle school girls volunteered to help Mrs. Edwards with the scenery for Prunella. They worked day and RUPERT's LAND GIRLS' ScHooL 33 night for two weeks and the result was very gratifying. 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'lgiifih HgKl.ef,1llj11rvf K i gig ..,, in X54 1 'f ' m e 'jf-i? jlqgls lg- Q . D x a.s..'Euu.7..' -' 'W ' ' of all the leading music houses and halls of knowledge in the fair city of Winnipeg. The present Work and worry in art circlesi' is the Sures Trophy Competition, so we say to all who enter- Good luck ! JOAN ADAMsoN. MISSIONS The Annual House Tea in aid of the School missions was once more a great success, the net proceeds of S5207 .55 being larger than for many years, while the Lenten boxes yielded a sum of 31695. Thus We are again able to give assistance, as need arises. to some of those near home who are in want. After some careful thought and discussion, the School Council decided that a regular subscription should in future be sent to help 34 RUPERT's LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL the work of the Sunday School by Post in Canada. Miss Hasell and Miss Sayle are old friends of the school, and we have enjoyed many interesting talks given by them. We are glad to feel that we are able in some small way to help so many children who are deprived of the advantages that we have in the city. , ...-itil THE RED CROSS On September 28th, 1939, Grade IX. organized as a branch of the Junior Red Cross and were later transferred to the Manitoba High Schools Red Cross. VV e have eighteen members. The Officers for this year are: , President .................... ........ ...,,,. I o CELYN FISHER Vice-President .......... .......,... P AMELA CLARKE Treasurer ................... .....,......., I SABELLE HAMON Secretary ...............................,........................ MARGARET TOMKINS Circulation Manager ....................,.....,...,,..,........... JEAN MORDUE The name decided for the Branch is Red Cross Cavells. First we earned 310.10 by selling home-made candy, and with this money we paid the entrance fee, 31.00, gave 34.00 to the Com- munity Chest, and bought wool 35.10. The sale of Christmas Seals netted 310.82 for the Crippled Children's Fund. Grade VIII. also handed in 313.85 for our Branch to give this fund from the collection for the Red Cross work at their Christmas plav. From materials pur- chased, contributed and received from the Red Cross, the Branch has. with the help of friends, finished and taken to headquarters these articles: 21 knitted washcloths, 17 pairs of socks, 6 pairs of wristlets, 4 sleeveless sweaters, Z7 scarves. We are also collecting silver paper. The Junior grades in the School are our chief helpers in this. We expect to turn in fiftv pounds to the McKinnon Guild to help the Children's Hospital. In all, members of Grade IX have knitted 1,056 linear inches since September. Pamela Clarke having 210 to her credit, while Jocelyn Fisher, Margaret Tomkins and Anne Cunning- ham have knitted more than a hundred inches. On May 9th the Executive went to the Red Cross Headquarters at the Auditorium, where we were kindly shown around by Miss Pritchard, head of the junior Organization. We met Mrs. Hogg, of the War Work Committee. One of the rooms shown us was the Assembly and Requisition Room where all the finished garments were taken to be sorted and those which were faulty were redone. VVe note that nothing goes to waste, as remnants of cloth are used for baby clothes and to make quilts for the refugees and small bits of wool are saved to be made into woollen blankets. Across the hall is the sewing-room where different branches come to sew in shifts. Last of all and best we saw the store room. It consisted of huge shelves where bales of cotton and tons of wool are kept. Most of the wool had come from Australia in quarter ton sacks. All finished RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL 35 articles are kept on separate shelves, ready for shipment-such things as kimonas, shirts, hospital gowns, sheets, bandages and children's clothes as well as innumerably knitted articles. The goods are packed in large waterproof boxes which are sent to Montreal and thence overseas. INTARGARET TOMKINS, Grade IX. 9th VVINNIPEG COMPANY GUIDES Captainr: MISS GRAHAM. Bluebird Patrol: MARY TOMKINS QP.L.J, RUTH THOMPSON Csecondl, PAT MCKNIGHT, JANE GRIMBLE, BETTY BAKER, HELEN SNVEET. Red Rose Patrol: GERTRLlDE'HOPPINS CP.L.5, JOYCE SMYTHE Csecondj, AMY BEST, MARTHA GRIMBLE, INIARGARET KILLICK, DONNA BAKER. Slzamrock Patrol: MARGARET TOMKINS CP.L.D, XVINONA Ross. DOREEN GIBSON, IVIARION CAMPBELL. Senior Guide: RUTH FRYER. GUIDE NOTES The Rupert'S Land 9th Company Girl Guides held their first meeting of the 1939-40 season on Qctober 2, under the leadership of Miss Graham, previously a Guider in both England and Newfoundland, who has succeeded Mrs. Darby as captain. VVith general plans for the year in mind, involving company routine, badges and Red Cross work, our small but determined company began the year. On the evening of Gctober 28, a gathering of IVinnipeg Guiders and girl representatives to the National Camp at Rothesay, New Brunswick, last summer. was held in our assembly hallg at this meeting various leaders told of camp experiences, and Mary Tom- kins, of our own company, gave a lively account of part of the National Camp T our, from Rothesay to Prince Edward Island. This meeting had another important purpose: the winning team in the national 1939 First Aid competition. composed of Wlinnipeg Guides, received their medals and shield, and our own Home Nursing Team, which came second in the Dominion, received silver medals, presented by Madam Murray and Col. Gillespie. The team consisted of Mary Tomkins. captain, Gertrude Hoppins, Pamela VVeiss Cpatientj, Anne Rowland and Ruth Fryer. Madam Rooke visited us on November l3, and as she always does, encouraged us with new ideas. First Class Tests were held at Riverbend on the eighteenth, attended by Margaret Tomkins, Pauline Clarke, and Pamela VVeiss. VVe paraded with All Saints' Guides, Scouts, Brownies and Cubs on the sixth of November. just before the Christmas holidays the Guides collected a hamper of food. toys and garments, some of which they made themselves, to 36 RLTPE.RT,S LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL be sent to some family with our Christmas wishes. We dispersed for the holidays, and met again on January 15, 1940. On the Saturday afternoon of February 17, we had a toboggan party at River Park, we had a wonderful time, and Hnished with hot dogs and cocoa. Three entries were made for the Swimming Races of February 26: Pat McKnight for Junior, Margaret Tomkins for Intermediate, and Ruth Fryer for Senior. They were not very successful. but enjoyed the fun. Gur badge work during the year has been very encouraging. Mary Mills, Ruth Thompson and Joyce Smythe have won their Second Class. Folk Dancer's Badge was passed by Mary Tomkins, Gertrude Hoppins, Margaret Tomkins, Pauline Clarke, Joyce Smythe and Ruth Fryer. Mary, Margaret and Ruth also renewed their First Aid. The other individual badges are as listed.: Athlete-Sybil Agnew. Emergency Helper-Mary Tomkins, Gertrude Hoppins, Ruth Fryer. Friend to Animals-Mary Tomkins, Gertrude Hoppins, Ruth Fryer. Handywoman-Gertrude Hoppins, Ruth Fryer. Hiker-Pauline Clarke. Laundress-Mary Tomkins. Naturalist-Gertrude Hoppins, Ruth Fryer. Needlewoman-Margaret Tomkins. Scribe's-Gertrude Hoppins, Ruth Fryer. Signaller-Ruth Fryer. Swimmer-Sybil Agnew, Mary Mills. VVriter-Ruth Fryer. Congratulations to Gertrude, who has earned her Gold Cord, and to Ruth, whose work is almost complete for hers. They hope to be wearing them before summer. ' NVe would like to thank all our friends, without whose help the- company would have felt lost, particularly Miss Bartlett, Madam Rooke, Miss Faraday, who taught our Folk Dancing and First Aid, and Miss Graham, who has given us so much of her time and leadership. Good luck, Guides, for next year, when we hope to have a much bigger company, may you always be prepared to keep the light of Guiding burning brightly in Rupert's Land! RUTH FRYER CSecretaryj. A RUPERT's LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL 37 BROWNIES The interests of the small people at Rupert's Land are many and varied, the most important of these in the eyes of seventeen small, eager, brown clad figures, between the ages of seven and ten, is a gay and happy hour in the gymnasium every Tuesday at three- thirty. There they meet with Brown Owl and Tawny Owl to learn through games the aims I' C G and ideals of the Brownie move- ment. These train the Brownie f to use her intelligence on all M T occasions, to learn to use her imagination and her hands through handcrafts, plays, songs, etc..'to be healthy in mind and body through physical move- ment, chiefiy in games, and per- haps greatest of all, in the eyes of the parents, is to be helpful and to help others, especially those at home. By dividing the work be- tween Brown Owl and Tawny Ls 4, We, C I-Le, 'growmes H Owl, our Brownie Pack this , 5 B year has worked hard and accom- plished much. Six Second Class Brownies, after many hours of preparation, went up to try for their First Class Badges, the Golden Hand, and all six passed most suc- cessfully and are now eligible to wear wings when they Fly Up to Guides. These Brownies are-Donna Baker, Miriam Baker, Betty Jo Ball, Margaret Killick, Helen Sweet and Jennifer McQueeng some of these Brownies are working for Proficiency Badges, Helen Sweet having already received her Book Lover's badge. Besides these there are Brownies working hard and about to acquire their Second Class Badge, the Golden Bar. During the year six new Brownies called Tweenies have been enrolled and now' are eagerly passing tests. Two of these Brownies, Gail Florance and Louise Heffeliinger were enrolled, at a very special meeting held April 16th, by Madam Rooke, Commissioner for our district. We were very glad to welcome the parents of the Brownies and Miss Bartlett, on this occasion. i Come and join the Brownies, too, Mind what 'Brown Owl' says to you, Speed the pack through all the land, Learn how to 'Lend a Hand'. The Brownie motto is Lend a Hand, and help people every day, so at Christmas the Brownies indeed lived up to this, for with true 38 RUPERT's LAND GIRLS' SCHOOL Christmas spirit they spent many hours and contributed gifts and delved into their funds, to help make Christmas a little happier for one more family-what a lovely hamper it was and what fun the Brownies had getting it ready! Our Brownie year is now drawing to a close. but lirst the Pack must say au revoir to Helen Sweet and Donna Baker, who will be passing on to Guides. VVe wish them all success in their new venture. -V.I-I., E.R.P. Brown Qwl and the Brownies wish to thank Mrs. M. Headlam most sincerely for all she has done for us this year. We do hope she will be back to share next year's adventures. . E. R. PURDIE. JUNIORS g I ,-i ...-li AT SCHOGL IN NEW ZEALAND In the autumn of 1937, my Mother, Father and I took a trip to New Zealand. W'e sailed from Vancouver on the R.IVI.S. Niagara and reached Auckland. New Zealand, nineteen days later after calling at Honolulu and the Fiji Islands. For about two months we toured New Zealand by car, bus. train and boat and saw most of the famous places such as the wonderland of Rotorua, the under-ground caves at XVaitomo and many interesting cities. In February we returned to Auckland where I attended St. Cuthbert's Girls' School-a school of about four hundred girls. The buildings were situated in several acres of grounds in a suburb of the city. In an open-roofed building was the favorite summer retreat- the swimming pool, or the baths as the New Zealand girls called it. where we swam in Physical Training periods and after school in RUPERT's LAND GIRLS' ScHooL 39 the warm weather. One of the main events of the year at St. Cuth- bert's was the Swimming Meet in which the forms and houses com- peted. At the meet to which I went, there was great excitement when a little black puppy jumped into the pool and swam blissfully aboutg even to the puppy the water must have been tempting. At the back of the school was a large field where the girls played field hockey and cricket, one of the national sports of New Zealand. There were also six tennis courts and an asphalt net-ball court. The New Zealanders are very enthusiastic about sports and they played a prominent part in the school life. I played cricket once or twice and rather- enjoyed it as it reminded me a little of our Canadian game of baseball. Of course I played tennis but I am afraid I was not as enthusiastic as some of the other girls. The school was based on a system -much like ours, with a head- girl and senior girls as prefects. The school was also divided into Houses as we have. the names being those of Scottish origin because St. Cuthbert's is a Presbyterian Church school: I was in Elgin. Our school uniform was very interesting. Wie wore tunics of the Black Watcli tartan which has a navy background with green through it. and also white blouses. ties of the tartan and black shoes and stockings .The school pin was blue and silver with the school motto Serve by Love. I found the work much the same as we have here. except that we studied New Zealand history instead of Canadian. The country has really been settled by white people for about one hundred years only and it was interesting to learn how it has progressed so quickly. In geography we studied North America but I soon found that I really did not know so very much even about my own country. The teachers and girls always seemed interested when I told them about Canada. I was not the only Canadian girl at St. Cuthbert's. for there was another girl whose father is the Canadian Pacihic Railway repre- sentative there, and we had some grand talks about Canada. The school year is rather different from ours because their sea- sons are just opposite to ours: their school year begins in February and the Hrst term ends in May when theye have about two weeks' holiday. The next holidays are in August and the summer holidays are in December and january. On Christmas day it was terribly hot and I was wearing shorts: it seemed very strange not to have snow and sleigh b-ells on Christmas Eve. and even New Year's Day was hot. I was at St. Cuthbert's for only one term. but I made friends whom I shall not soon forget. The New Zealand people are very friendly and kind and in many ways I was sorry to leave. I still correspond with a girl at St. Cuthbert's and in that way I hope to keep in contact with a country which was my home for six interesting months. MARY M.-xcW'ILLIAM, Grade XI. 40 RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS' SCHOOL THE BoARDERs , The map below shows the various points from which the boarders comeg the letters on the map are explained by the accom panying key. SV QQ ' A 62332 r 0 gsgbp P 53? C3313 O I . in Q P ' 9 -L . U , f 2 ' C9 .4 e 'ffl' K f Q so Q d U L A. Banff- j. Wiiiiiipeg- Lois Dalgleish Susi Eismann , Ruth Fryer B- Maidstone- Pamela Goodman Jean and Marjorie MacKay Gertrude Hoppins Pat Love C' Saskatoon- Lola Marson Frances Earl Helen Mcfadden D. Prince Albert- Pamela Pdkle Rosemary Lee Helen Martin Phyllis Morgan Tisdale- Dorothy Adams E. F. Mistatim- Lillian Hultman G. Quill Lake- Mary MacWilliam H. Sidney- Mary Shoaff I. Stony Mountain- Marion Campbell Elaine Rogers - Nita Smith ' Mary and Margaret Tomkins Shirley Treilhard K. Selkirk- Irene Montgomery L. Quibell- Lorena McDonald M. Fort William- S Dorothy King Jean Sellers ' N. Geraldton- Eleanor Robinson RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL 41 A DAY IN THE LIFE or-' A JAPANESE sci-1ooLG1RL I was a japanese schoolgirl whose life from day to day did not vary much, but I had a good time and enjoyed myself. In the morning I got up very early -, it was only six o'clock - and washed and dressed quickly, because the house was very cold at that time of the day. I went downstairs to help mother prepare the breakfast, a simple meal, although it would have seemed very queer to foreigners. We had boiled rice, green tea and pickled turnips, and sometimes a thick brown soup made of soya beans. At the same time I prepared myself a' lunch to eat at school, consisting simply of rice and pickles in a tin box whose lid was fitted with a pair of chopsticks. When the rest of the family came down we ate breakfast seated on cushions on the floor around a low table. The floor was not as hard as might be imagined, for it was covered with straw mats an inch thick: After breakfast we got ready for the day. I rolled up the two padded, flowered quilts which made my bed, collected my books, and went off to school, which began at eight. On the way I caught up with several friends and we discussed our homework with great animation. In school we had periods of fifty minutes, with ten minute inter- vals between each. My subjects were, history, sewing, Japanese, algebra, geometry, and science, and each afternoon we had a period of physical training, in which we played baseball, volley ball. basket- ball, or field sports. At noon we had an hour in which to eat our lunches, and perhaps catch up on neglected homework! The school uniform was very simple-a navy middy blouse and skirt, with long black stockings. These were very comfortable for school, but when we went home we usually changed into ulCl1UOllO,,, with Mobi around the waist, tied in large bows at the back. After school stopped at four, we visited one another's houses, orrplayed games at school for a short time, before going home. That night our family was to have dinner at the home of some of our friends, so I did my homework immediately. Since the dinner was to be a 'formal affair we had to wear our Sunday best. My father and brothers wore black kimono with black sashes wound around their hips. My mother and I wore gaily flowered kimono with long, flowing sleeves, and richly brocaded obi embroidered with gold thread. These obi were ten inches wide. and wound tightly about our waists, tying in large bows at the back. Under our haori, coats which were also' gaily flowered, we looked hunch- backed. When we arrived at our friend's house we opened the sliding front door, which caused a bell to ring, and a maid came to usher us into the genkan. The front door .opened into a small space with no floor, where we left our geta, wooden clogs. This space was the genkan. We left on our tabi, mitten-shaped white cotton ankle 42 RUPERT's LAND GIRLS' ScHooL . socks, and were ushered into the drawing room, where our hosts awaited us. We bowed low three times in salutation, our hosts returning each bow. The meal started when the servants brought in sake for us to drink. It was served in small, handleless cups, and we sipped it noisily as a sign of appreciation. The iirst course was fish and a small portion of rice. Each of the live succeeding courses included rice. VVith the last course we were served pickled turnips. For dessert we had sweet sugar cakes, candy, o-manju, sweet bean- paste cakes, and fruit. During the rest of the evening we chatted and sipped green tea until almost midnight. As soon as we got home that night I hurried to set out my bed and get into it as quickly as I could, after a strenuous and pleasant day. I slept too well to dream. ' ELEANOR ROBINSON, Grade XII. Note-Before coming to Rupert's Land School, Eleanor lived with her parents in Kobe, Japan. , EXPEDITIONS XVASHING DAYS, ADIEU! Un May 1, the Grade IX. Home Economics Class visited the plant of the North-XV est Laundry Limited at Main Street and York Avenue, through the courtesy of the management. We were shown the various steps taken in the process of laundering, from the time the clothes reach the laundry until they are delivered to your home. First they are weighed and classified as to the kind of garment. Then the clothes are washed and rinsed by large machines, operated by electricity. Huge extractors squeeze the water from the clothes, which are dried by hot air until ready for ironing. Different presses and forms are used for ironing the various articles which emerge fresh and spotless, ready to be folded and wrapped for delivery to the respective households. All members of the class were impressed by the rapid and efficient manner in which the whole laundering process was carried out. .IOCELYN TTIGHMOOR, Grade IX. ,T1 A TRIP TG THE XVINNIPEG ELECTRIC SHOWROOMS The Home Economics Class of Grade X. spent a very pleasant afternoon on May 6th with their teacher Mrs. Rumbal, investigating the showrooms of the Winnipeg Electric Company. We learned that the kitchen to-day has every device for efliciency and the saving of time. Every space is utilized, cupboards are just the right size: many windows are placed so all the light possible may enter. Frigidaires help save your food, current and upkeep, being RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL 43 attractively designed, serviceably constructed and spendidly finished! There are stoves with removable elements, fuse-boxes near at hand, and clocks that may be set for the oven to go on at any special time. Mixmasters, waffle-irons and sandwich toasters-oh! the joys of being a modern housewife! PATRICIA PURDIE, Grade X. QIL AND IRON On Wednesday afternoon, April 24th, Grade XII., accompanied by Miss Bartlett and Miss Sharman, made a tour of inspection of the Radio Gas and Oil Refinery, and the Dominion Iron Foundry in East Kildonan. It was through the kindness of Mr. Hechter, the owner of the former company, that the visit was made possible. Mr. Gerald Hechter, the superintendent of the refinery, gave a very clear explana- tion of the whole process. We visited the large main building where the different oils were blended, then visited the department where the various greases were made, and the large store-room where supplies were kept. VV e were then shown the central process of the whole refinery. the separation of the crude oil into gasoline, kerosene. different lubricating oils and greases, by fractional distillation. Five large tanks, varying in height and breadth were grouped here, and in these crude oil was heated to certain temperatures being those at which the liquid with the lowest boiling-point was boiled off and condensed by being piped through cool water. This, repeated at different temperatures, resulted in the separation of different products which were piped to a central building and from there to numbered tanks where large trucks were loading. In the central building near was intricate machinery which kept automatic control of the products being made. The method of cleaning the barrels and of mending them with oxyacetylene welding before filling them with new oil was very interesting. After being given a fresh coat of paint, the barrels were ready to be 1'illed and shipped. The laboratory also interested us, as we were acquainted with that atmosphere. Here the oils were tested and the experimental work done. After a delightful surprise of refreshments. we went next to the Dominion Iron Foundry where, while waiting for the molten iron to be poured from the huge furnace, we were shown the moulds. Mr. Taylor, the foreman, explained how the moulds were made from a certain type of red sand, mixed with ordinary Hne sand. The white- hot iron was poured into the moulds at one hole, and when it rose up in a second hole, the workmen knew that the mould was filled. After cooling for several minutes the moulds were broken open. and the iron object revealed. In the furnace room where the contents of the furnace were removed while still red-hot, the heat was terrific, and 44 RUPERT's LAND G1RLs' SCHOOL running through it was an exciting experience. After viewing the store-room we went out into the yard where all sorts of iron objects were awaiting the melting-pot. Following this very enjoyable afternoon, we returned to school to have tea with a birthday cake in Miss Bartlett's honour in the common-room. RUBY MACK.AY, Grade XII. .,,i. FREE SPEECH Vyfednesday, March 13th, 1940, was marked for members of Grade XI. by an interesting debate under the chairmanship of Leslie Florance on the following motion: Resolved, that there should be free speech and free expression of opinion in Canada. The judges were Miss Bartlett. Miss Kennedy and Miss Herkes, and the speakers were Anne Goodeve and Mary Tomkins forthe Affirmativeg Ruth Fryer and Elizabeth johnson for the Negative. The chairman opened by outlining the past history and future ambitions of the debaters. Anne Goodeve then, as first speaker of the Affirmative, made the following points. She discussed the meaning of free speech. its justihcation, how votes for women were obtained by free speech, how government can be warned of dangers and how artis free expression of opinion. Ruth Fryer as first speaker of the Negative painted a picture of a condition of life in which speech was entirely free. She pointed out that the innermost secrets of our nation would be world propertyg the church would become divided. education would be no more and doctors would have no pro- fessional etiquette. Mary Tomkins, second speaker of the Affirma- tive. quickly countered by pointing out that all points made by the Negative were about freedom of action. She added that censorship of movies and books has been requested, that there is still honour to guard secrets and that editorials about VVinnipeg's charter have been constructive. Elizabeth johnson, as second speaker of the Negative. emphasized the evils of free speech by pointing out that during study periods there must be restrictions or no work would be done: she referred to the safety of the troops going overseas depending on secrecy. Five minute rebuttals were made bv Ruth Fryer and Anne Goodeve in which they reiterated points already made by their sides and refuted points made by the opposing sides. Anne Goodeve closed the debate on the note that only by there being freedom of speech was it Dossible to hold such debates. The debate. which was very ably conducted and proved that the contestants had given much serious thought to the subject. resulted in a decision in favour of the Affirmative by two votes to one. After the debate, tea was served in the kindergarten. BERYL FoRD, Grade XI. RUPERT's LAND GIRLS' SCHOOL 45 SPRING VVhen we made our farm on the sand-table, we learned that every animal made a home. Spring is now here, and the birds are coming back from the south, and soon they will be building their homes. VVe have many little bird-houses in our garden. Last year in one of the little houses a wren made her home. VVrens like to live near people, and they like to tell you how happy they are. This tiny little bird built her nest of twigs, lining it with grasses and feathers, and she laid eight whitish eggs speckled with pinkish-brown. The babies soon came out of the eggs. Soon they grew old enough to Hy away. How sad we were to see them go! Mother tells us to keep watching, because she is sure they will come hack this year. The little birds fly over, W And, oh, how sweet .they sing! To tell the happy children That once again 'tis Spring. JANE VVALL.-xciz, Grade II. J1NGo Jumbo was a baby elephant, and he lived in the circus with his father and mother. There were bears, monkeys, and clowns in the circus. Now, the monkey had a little red cap, and jumbo wanted it so much. Jumbo asked lingo, the monkey, to give it to him, but Iingo said No, no ! One day, while .Iingo's dog was pulling him very fast in his little red cart. over it went, and lingo fell into a tub of tar. Soon .Iumbo came along. and Jingo called to him and said: Please take me out of this tar l Yes, indeed I will, if you will give me your little red cap, said jumbo. So jumbo was given the little red cap and was happy ever after. GAIL FLORANCE, Grade II. PETER RABBIT RUNS AIVAY Little Peter Rabbit had been naughty. I-Ie had six pieces of lettuce, and his mother said he could not have any more, but he did, and his mother scolded him. So he went behind the old oak tree and sulked. I-Ie tried to think of something that would make his mother sorry. At last he decided he would go to Farmer Ford's farm and eat until he died. That would make Mother Rabbit sorry. When he was going there he met Willie Chipmunk. VVhere are you going ? asked Willie Chipmunkf' To Farmer Ford's farm, to eat until I die. Oh, don't do that! he said, come and play under the pine treeg it is warm there. No, said Peter, I will eat a whole head of lettuce. and make mother sorry. 46 RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL Then he met Johnnie 'Possum. Where are you going? he asked. I am going to eat three whole carrots. Oh, don't do that ! he said, come and play in the sand, it is warm there. No, said Peter, I will make Mother sorry. He went into the farm and began to eat some lettuce. Then he heard a step-it was Farmer Ford not more than ten feet away. Peter crouched low until he was gone. He thought he would be safer in the carrot patch, but next came the hired man. Peter quivered and lay Hat. Soon the man went to dinner. Next Peter went to the cabbage patch. He had just seen a nice one, when Mrs. Ford came for that very cabbage. She wanted it for her salad. 'Peter scampered away. As soon as she was gone, he started for home. Soon he met Johnnie 'Possum who said, WlIy are you in such a hurry ? Peter was tired, he called out, I want my mother! I want my mother! Then he came to Willie Chipmunk. VV here are you going to ? he said. I want my motherf' Peter cried. W' hen he came to his cave he saw mother on the porch knitting a blue sweater for Peter. She did not scold him-she asked him if he had had a good time. Not very, said Peter, and told her all about it and how glad he was to be home. Then he said, 'fSometimes mother knows bestf' JoAN IVIITCHELL, Grade IV. 1 MR. FROG There was a frog with goggly eyes, About three inches was his size. He lived at the bottom of a lily pond, And a forest was beyond. Three little fishes lived there too, And they built him a home quite new. But on a day when the sun shone bright, There was no water in the pond by night. DIANE GARDNER, Grade IV. HOLLAND Holland is a low place, Very low indeed. The Dutch are a clever race And build the dykes they need. The Dutch are very, very clean, They wash their house each day, In skating they are very keen, And skate and skate away. MIRIAM P. BAKER, Grade IV. RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL 47 GUR CLUB Last year at Christmas the girls in our room brought old dolls to school and we fixed them up. Then we made clothes, shoes and stockings and hats. Some girls brought dolls that we dressed as boys. We put them under our little Christmas tree. Now we are making wash-cloths for the soldiers. GAIL GRIFFIN, Grade V. NATURE STUDY One of my favorite subjects is Nature Study. Everyone in our room has a bird chart drawn in her Nature Study book. YN hen I see a bird that has come back this spring, I put the name of it on my chart, and the date that I saw it. We are all supposed to find a nest, and make a note book telling about the location of it, what it is built of, the number of eggs in the nest, the length of time they take to hatch, the date of hatching. and the date of leaving the nest. We have learned about birds, plants, trees, snowfiakes. and several other things. Near the beginning of the term Betty and Donna Baker brought a chameleon to school. Its name was XVimpy. XVe kept it in a box in our classroom. At recess Betty would take it outside on her finger. I like Nature Study because it teaches you a lot about common things, and it makes you be more observant. BETTY CALVERT, Grade V. OUR CLUB Last fall Grades V. and VI. formed a club. VVe have had Several meetings during the year. We have a president from each grade and a committee, which plans picnics, parties, etc. Before each general meeting we have an executive meeting to discuss the matter which we are going to talk about in the meeting. This year we have had a Hallowe'en party and later on in the winter we had a hike, going out into the country. VV e are planning another outing soon. Before Christmas we brought dolls and toys to give the poor children for Christmas. In our sewing period we made clothes for the dolls. We delivered them to various families ourselves. The club 'saved up some money which was used for string, with which we are now making washcloths for the soldiers. The club has been very successful this year. BETTY BAKER, Grade VI. IQUPERT,S LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL THE SPRUCE TREE How lovely the spruce trees stand, In my garden where they grow, Green and slender and grand, Bedecked in their mantle of snow. When other trees are brown and sere, And the chill north winds do sting, The spruce tree is a joy and cheer, For it tells of the coming spring. NATALIE BATE, Grade VI. THE SEVENTH GRADE VV e have a Ford, but no car, We have a Mills, but no Hour, VVe have a Gardiner, but no garden, We have a Ruttan, but no hat, , IV e have a Murray, but no doctor, VVe have a Best, but no worst, VVe have a Campbell, but no soup, VVe have a Mitchell, but no Copp, VV e have a Gibson, but no bowls, VV e have a Smith, but no forge, Wie have a Gladstone, but no bag, W' e have a Lamont, but no Frenchie, VV e have a Ralston, but no Colonel. MURMURING STREAM Murmur, murmur, murmur, murmur, murmur, murmur, ' Quiet clear water in a low shallow brook, Murmur, murmur, murmur, murmur, murmur, murmur, Like something very lovely, from a fairy-tale book. Faster, faster, faster, faster, faster, faster, See how it rushes, dashing under bridges, Faster, faster, faster, faster, faster, faster, See how it curls in yellow foam, over unseen ridges. Swifter, swifter, swifter: swifter, swifter, swifter, To the waterfall it now is quickly nearing, Dash, dash, dash, dash, dash, dash, It roars enough to jar a giant's hearing. Q Slower, slower, slower: slower, slower, slower, VVhile the birds among the trees to sleep their heads have laid, Softer, softer, softer, softer, softer, softer, And I know that this is something that the Lord Almighty made. MARY MILLS, Grade VII ., THE WAY I GROW It's very odd the way I grow, Sometimes its fast and sometimes its slow, Sometimes I seem to be quite small And then again I'm not at all. RUPERT'S LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL 49 I'm little when I want to go To see a movie picture show, But should I want to stay up late I'm small and bedtime's always eight. I'm big when it is being brave, I'm big, they say, and must behave, But when it is anything at all That's fun-I'm always much too small. JOANNE RUTTAN, Grade VII. GRADE EIGHT This year has been extremely pleasant, and, even though we love holidays, we will be, I'm sure, a little sorry when the year comes to an end. VVe of Grade Eight have had more fun this year because we got quite interested in our basketball-more so than any other year. In the Drill competition we felt quite proud of ourselves because in former years we had the bad luck to be at the very bottom. This time we achieved second place. On December 18th we presented a play- The Arabian Ring. This was a one-act comedy and seemed to please the audience. The proceeds, 31321. we gave to the Red Cross. Miss Kennedy was very kind and gave up all her Thursdav afternoons to practices after school. These were often hilarious but when finished our play was quite good. The night after our play we celebrated our success. A party was held at the home of Mrs. XV. D. Love, which lasted until 10.30. when everyone went home. On February 14th we had an enormous Valentine box which was well filled. Every girl received several cards from her classmates which pleased us very much. In the box was an ingenious type- written poem about all the girls in Grade VIII. which was extremely flattering to us all. It was not signed but we have our suspicion-ll Good presidents guided our fortunes the first two terms of the year. Ainslie I.ee was our first and .Ioyce Smvth our second president. For our last term we have Gertrude Eland. Through the year we have only lost one of our class-mates. who moved to the East, and have ,gained Susie Eismann. Sybil Agnew went to Kingston just after Christmas where she is now going to school. She writes and says she thinks she knows more than the other girls of her class and could easily be in Grade X l! Well-perhaps so! Altogether. this has been a thoroughly enjoyable year for all f . O us Secretary. . 1-i. ,.. THE ARABIAN RING Everyone was doing something for the Red Cross Society. so naturally the girls of Grade VIII. wantedto do their part. We decided. early in the first term, that we would present a comedy named The Arabian Ring. 50 RUPE.RT,S LAND GIRLS' SCHOOL We practised three noon hours a week, and every Thursday afternoon. Before the Thursday rehearsals, we were given cookies and cake. Some of these practices, I must admit, were cut short as fits of laughter prevailed. Mul Amed had to salaam before his master and he was teased for weeks. It was really funny to watch him practise. Uncle Harry's head was too big for most wigs. When we finally obtained one big enough, it rode high on his forehead, making him look like a half-scalped Uncle I-Iarry. If you have a bad dress rehearsal, it is written, you are bound to have a good performance and ours was bad enough, but we did get through the night of the play fsome of our friends will say barely j. 'We all want to thank Miss Kennedy for spending so many hours directing us, and really putting the play over, and Miss Turner for applying our make-up. We made 551321, all of which was given to the Red Cross Society. The play was presented the night of the Christmas party and I know that many feel as I do, we enjoyed pre- senting The Arabian Ring. R. THoMPsoN, Grade VIII. HAPPINESS Down in the valley, 'Neath the firs by the trail, Are all the little houses Of Ever-Happy Vale. Everyone seems happy, Everyone feels gay, So you always have to smile If you want to feel that way. For if you growl and grumble, And start the morning cross, All others' smiles will disappear, That would be quite a loss. But if, again, you smile, And try to feel gay, Your face will very soon get stuck, And it will stay that way. BETTY THOMPSON, Grade VIII. THE SHOEMAKER'S HOLIDAY Down at the shoemaker's, right next to the baker's, The shoes were all having fun yesterday, They planned a dance, at which the shoes would prance, to For it was the shoemaker's holiday. The tap shoes were shined up, the toe slippers lined up, For there was to be a grand ballet, They all celebrated 'though they were mismated, . For it was the shoemaker's holiday. RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL ' 51 The pumps and the slippers spent their time shagging, The brogues kept kicking a merry jig, But the straight-laced boots kept their tongues wagging, As they gossiped about this shoe shindig. Rich shoes, poor shoes, home made and store shoes, While such a chance offered, right merry made they, For they knew to their sorrow, when came tomorrow, No longer they'd frolic and play. ELIZABETH OFFICER, Grade VIII. GRADE NINE SPORTS EVENTS DURING THE SECOND AND THIRD TERMS The first big event that came our way in the second term was the inter-form basketball. Our opening game was with Grade VIII. and this we were lucky enough to win. We had a thrilling game with Grade VII Qwhen we could find themj which turned out in our favour. Next came the important game against Grade X which we were again lucky enough to win after a close and hard battle. Then came the final game that we all had been looking forward to-the game with Grade XI! There were many fast-beating hearts as we stepped onto the fioor for the first period. The second one commenced with the score reading-Grade XI 7, Grade IX 9. In the third period Grade XI showed their brain-power. By this time our players were so exhausted that Grade XI put on a spurt and walked over us. with Grade XI winning 18 to ll. I am sure that everybody thought it one of the most brilliant games of the year. The next event was the Physical Training Competition in which all the grades from III to XII competed. After we had all done our turn and had been adjudged the whole school marched into the hall to hear the results. We were overcome with surprise to hear that we had been placed first by just one point. The next happening was the Shooting Competition. W'e are proud to relate the honours were as follows: lst, Betty Mary Cor- neliusg 2nd, Phyllis Goulding. Both these girls belonging to Grade IX. Another event was the deck tennis tournament which took place in one of our P.T. periods. VV e played in pairs and the winners were as follows: lst, Phyllis Goulding and Laurel Bellg 2nd, Pauline Clarke and Margaret Tomkinsg 3rd, Lois Dalgleish and Lola Marson. We had a good sports term altogether and with the enthusiasm which our form showed I think we fared well. LAUREL BELL, Sports Captain. IQL7PERT,S LAND GIRLS' SCHOOL THE P.T. COMPETITION In the crowded Grade IX. classroom, All the girls were on their knees, And fervent prayers were sounding Like the buzzing of the bees. Suspense was in the air, as we Waited for the call, For Grade IX. to march like soldiers To the ever-filling hall. At: last the moment came! ah me That this should ever come to be. With quaking hearts and knees a-knocking, We made remarks which sounded shocking. Doggedly, we marched around Our spirits sinking to the ground. The judges' cold and glassy stare, . Filled our hearts with black despair. It's over at last, we hope and pray, That laurels may be ours to-day. We sit and worry on the floor, And wish that we were out the door. The names are read from bottom to top, It seems that the list will never stop. At last, long last, the verdict rang, And then our hearts within us sang. For we have come first! to our surprise, And the room is reeling before our eyes. At last our guests have left for home, So it's an appropriate time to end our pome. JEAN IXIORDUE, ISABELLE HAMON, PAMELA CLARIXF . A HAIR-RAISING NIGHT, VVhy do I thrill with icy fear? Is it because of the sounds I hear? The wind is blowing through rustling trees, It makes me shiver and knocks my knees. Grade IX My blood turns cold as I think of what's there, Right up on end stands my frightened hair. I shake and I tremble, my eyes do pop- I think it has got me-oh help !-oh stop! My heart feels like lead, my mouth is dry- Again I hear it, that terrible cry! A I turn to run, but it won't let me pass, I think it has got me, alas! alas! My hngers grope for something to hold! I must not be frightened. I must be bold! I turn on the light, and what do I see? CTO be continued in Book number threel. Lois Dm.m.ErsH, Grade IX RUPERT's LAND GIRLS' ScHooL 53 GRADE X OF 1939-1940 Patricia Purdie, so they say, Hates to work and loves to play. Marilyn indeed is our glamour girl, VVho wears her hair in assorted curl. Then we have Roberta who's noted for Art, And Ruth in laughing will always take part. In Home Ec. Class, if you find a mess. Ask Reece who did it-she's sure to confess. Confucius Takes a Birdlv Eye View of Grade X. Confucius say: -That Nan is very clever, and that she has more than a brain in 'er 'red. I -That Dorothy is a good cook, but when things go wrong, she nearly boils over. -That Gert knits for a worthy cause-who? soldiers ?-XN'hy, course. -That if Mclvor had more spinach her tone wouldn't be so irony. -That if Alice ever did anything wrong, it just wouldn't be right. --That when Marjorie learns to swim, she dives right into it. -That if Viv studied instead of playing badminton, she would be a clever little bird. ' IQAYE MILNER. THE JOYS OF THE ROAD CAfter Bliss Carmanj Now the joys of the road are chieHy these: The incessant hum of bumble-bees! The limpid pools, the silvery streams, The lazy thoughts on which Hoat my dreams: The hooting owl in the twilight dim, The quiet peace of an evening hymn: The stars to guard my earthly bed, A pillow of moss for my sleepy heady The scent of roses, the morning dew, A Held of clover, all sweet and newg The stubbled sward, the golden grain, A wisp of smoke from a passing train: The fading song of a lark soaring high, The gummy spruce, the pine-tree's sigh! Now these are the jovs of the open road For him who studies Nature's code. Contributed by Grade X. CEdited by ELAINE Rooms and DoRoTHv ADAMST. 54 RUPERT's LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL THE FUNCTIONS OF A BRITISH SGVEREIGN GF TO-DAY VVhen we are asked by some member of a republican country, XVhat is the good of a king P we are often at a loss as to what kind of an answer to give, and our somewhat vague attempts seem very futile indeed when compared with the large quantities of com- prehensible proof that our foreign friends always seem ready to give us in favour of a kingless country. We all know that we want a king, but we must have our reasons really clear in our own minds before we can explain them to a man who has never known a monarch. At this time, when our country is at war, the connections between king and government are especially notable. In the past some British Kings ruled the country with an iron hand because they believed in the Divine Right of Kings, but as the country grew and the king weakened, his powers decreased until the king's power is now mainly a formality such as the royal veto which has not been used since Queen Anne, the opening and closing of Parliament by the king, and the passing of all laws, bills and acts in the king's name and the nominal place that the king holds at the head of all Empire govern- ments. But the really important functions of the king are hardest to state for no one realizes their extent. The first is that the king may give valuable advice to his prime minister who has not had the experience that the king has had with different governments and knows only of present conditions. The king also is an aid to the government in keeping friendly relations with foreign countries, for our present king is related to nearly every crowned head in Europe. Another valuable function is his symbolic position in the Empire. He stands for everything empire represents, and at the same time he seems to us to be a person rather like ourselves. King George is well suited to be our King, for in his youth he lived the unmolested life of a normal boy who was always over- shadowed by his more prominent elder brother. He had time to study and went to Trinity College at Cambridge. He always loved the sea but now travels considerably by air, as it is quicker. Our present rulers have made themselves popular in many ways. The King is the Chief Boy Scout and the Queen the Chief Girl Guide and the King is also a Mason. The King is the president of many clubs, among them the Marlborough Club in London. The King is the head of the Duke of York Boys' Camp at New Romney, which he visits each summer and joins in the sports of fishing. riding, pitching and playing group games equally with the boys. King George is the first British Sovereign to play at Wimbledo-n. , Between 1936 and 1937 King George became Admiral in the Roval Navy. General in the Armv. Air Chief Marshal in the Royal Air Force. Admiral of the Fleet. Field Marshal in the Army, Marshal RUPERT,S LAND G1RLs' SCHOOL 55 of the R.A.F. and Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Marines, Air Com- modore and Chief of the A.A.F., Admiral of the Honorable Company of Master Mariners and Master of the Merchant Navy. We in the dominions daily come into contact with the king through the means of stamps, coins, calendars, newsreels, china, newsprint, radio and advertisements found on Empire products. NYG' have the Queen's colours of mauve and blue and the royal plaids. and children of the Empire are dressed in copies of the princess style dresses which the Queen herself designs. VV e also remember the King daily in our prayers. People in Britain come into contact with Their Majesties through their many informal visits to the slum districts. veterans, and chil- dren's hospitals, mines, machine shops and manufacturing plants. Their Majesties take a kindly interest in-the people and often surprise them by their general knowledge of subjects of interest to them, for both Their Majesties have wonderful memories. Their Majesties have garden parties and presentations at court: it draws us close to the throne when someone we know is honoured. The King and Queen may also be found visiting and buying at the Industrial Fairs. attending the theatre, enjoying the tennis at Vlfimbledon. in the Royal Box at Epsom and at church every Sunday. Their Majesties have made many visits. The young Duke went to the VVest Indies in l9ll and served in the Battle of jutland in 1916. Later in his life he visited Belguim, Belgrade, Bucharest. Northern Ireland, and in 1924 he toured East Africa and in 1927 visited Australia, jamaica. Marquesas Islands, Fiji, New Zealand. Tasmania, Norway and Skye. He has toured the Northern Industrial Area and often visits in Scotland. In 1939 Their Majesties made a tour of Canada and the United States at a time when they were taking a risk to do sog however, the tour turned out splendidly and the enthusiastic people took an instant liking to Their Majesties, who were always smiling and friendly to everyone. Wlhen we take the Canadian visit as an example we can partly understand the immense value of the King's and Queen's visits to other dominions in binding the Empire together. The King is also brought close to the Empire through his rela- tions with his family. Of all the routine tasks and pleasures. the happiest time of the whole day is tea time, as the King says, when the family is together. We know that our King receives encourage- ment. advice and love from his family of mother, brothers, wife and his beloved little daughters Princess Elizabeth and Princess Mar- garet Rose. He shares with them their love of animals. And so we see that the King is a typical family man. I The two kinds of residences in which the Royal Family lives are national property, which is held in trust by the reigning monarch to be handed on to his successor. and private houses which are more 56 RUPERT,S LAND G1RLs' SCHOOL truly homes. Buckingham Palace, the state London dwelling of the Royal Family, Windsor Castle, for over eight hundred years the chief dwelling place of British monarchs, and Holyrood House in Edin- burgh are the chief national palaces. Their Majesties also reside in Balmoral Castle in Scotland, Sandringham House in Norfolk and White Lodge in Richmond Great Park, and so we see that the King has a home life also. W'e see that in every way the King tries his utmost to bind the Empire together. He was unprepared for his position when he came to the throne, yet he has proved a capable ruler. Everyone likes to hear of what Their Majesties are doing and the interest of the people is shown in their applause when they appear on the screen. In these respects the King takes his place at the highest peak of the Empire, not one who is our equal as in a republic but as one whom we want above us, a fit representative for the country that owns more than one-quarter of the earth. VVe will find it hard to make these points clear to our friend, for he calls the king a sample of tradition, and yet we know that without this greatest of all traditions, the British Empire couldkgnot be the Empire. united in contentment, that it is to-day. NoRMA JUKES, Grade X. A PLEA FUR THE ABOLITION OF EXAMINATIONS Everyone has written examinations. I need but mention the last hours of frenzied cramming, the sickening horror of the first glance at the long type-written sheet and the desp-erate efforts to write pages on subjects of which we know nothing, to bring to each reader's mind a complete, detailed picture of the whole ghastly occurrence. Our minds are a blank, what knowledge or wisdom there might have been there has fled: nervousness and fatigue make us incapable of doing justice to our erstwhile brilliant brains. Christmas examina- tions show us what a bad start we have made, Easter examinations show us how much we do not know and june examinations prove the hopelessness of attempting to remember facts longer than the day for which they were learnt. Examinations discourage. perhaps for life, all but the most brilliant studentsg our long-suffering, over-worked teachers have yet another burden added to their already overloaded shoulders. Is there not some more useful task at which we might be set? Why pay others to set us work to do when we already have more than we can manage? Fellow-students, we believe that examinations are a waste of time: for those who know the work it is useless to write it down: for those who do not there is no gain in sitting despairingly in front of a sheet or more of questions. Be good, sweet maid, and let who RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL 57 will be clever. Wfhat better motto can be found for those who, like ourselves, feel no all-compelling urge to a display of their ignorance? Abolish examinations! Use the time for the teaching of the answers as they should be written not as the worn out school girl is compelled to write them. Let promotion come as a just reward to those who through long experience can daily look intelligent. Free our teachers from worry and ourselves from waste of time. MARY TOMKINS, Grade XI. BIRDS? To describe these creatures is rather hard. They are a dark green in color with brown legs, and have beige colored wings that really do them little good because every time they make an attempt at flight they usually fall rather hard. All, however. seek the heights. and some get there eventually after many Hops and Hutters, both of wings and hearts. While chattering among themselves they are quite animated, but when spoken to by one in authority they slowly lift drooping lids and gaze solemnly with a sort of glazed expression. They are birds of a feather and usually flock in large groups, the particular group I am thinking of numbers thirty-two. In their dull slow-moving minds there is a touch of cruelty, however, as may be shown by a small bowl of water, in which they like to keep before them tiny golden creatures about an inch and a half in length. Daily these are put through torture, being left without food or fresh water for great stretches at a time. These birds are slow in body as well as thought. They belong to a species of night owl, gathering in drowsy groups in the daytime. but scattering swiftly with the approach of darkness. They also are a type of parasite. depending on more industrious animals for their means of transportation, and so their legs are rapidly becoming useless appendages. Because of their deliberate ways. their life span is usually of about eleven or twelve years. I am sorry to say that at the present there is no indication of their becoming extinct. I am told though, that all living things on this earth are here for some pur- pose or other and so. maybe in the near future. the whys and where- fores of this peculiar bird will be discovered and put to some pro- fitable use. FRANCES HAZLETON, Grade XI. A FAREWELL TO RUPERT'S LAND It is twelve-thirty now and as I sit here by myself eating my lunch I have time to think back over my school-days. days I now know to be truly mv happiest. By now cold school-lunch is over. The glorious noise of that ten-minute lunch with someone telling you that you don't know what you're talking about or perhaps myself 58 RVPERT,S LAND GIRLS' SCHOOL telling someone that Britain is doing something only she, my arguing friend, is too unintelligent to see it. Somehow I cannot forget those wonderful days. This morning I awoke early with the sun shining on my face and the voices of children who were on their way to school, ringing in my ears. My first impulse was to leap out of bed and literally throw on my school clothes, dash some cold water on my face and rush downstairs to the table just in time to hear the announcer ring the eight-thirty school bell giving me only ten minutes to gulp down my toast and coffee and rush out ofthe door, down the street, clutching my hat in one hand, books in the other, coat-tails flying in the breeze and leaving a little trail of dropped articles all down the walk, reaching the end of the street just in time to flag the bus to a stop, stumbling on to the bus with my face full of frowns and cares at the thought of those coming Easter examinations for instance- those ghastly harrowing days with their awful post mortems, when I felt or rather wished the end to come at any moment because of the right answers my friends gave and those futile weak ones I always gave. I wonder if the Headmistress still stands by the hall table per- sonally greeting each girl in the morning. I wonder too if she ever misses my countenance. I hope so: because I hate to think that because I have left no one ever thinks of me. But then again, what did I ever give to the school to make myself be remembered? I was selfish. I took. yes, I took all that they had to give with nothing in return. A poor investment I was. The winter indoor recesses were the most fun, I think. Chatter, chatter, chatter. I wonder if the physical training mistress still stops the girls with Where are you running shoes ? --excuses, excuses. How we would appreciate the recesses when no studying needed to have been done. Of course no studying needed to have been done at any recess only we just did not do that extra fifteen minutes at home the night before. I think the radio is one of the greatest evils of one's childhood. How much will power was needed not to listen to your favorite movie actress, Gloria Gold on the Lightning soap program in that well-known play Dust To a stranger in our midst we must have seemed like a tribe of young wild Indians when lunch time came around. We would do a little bartering on the side too. an apple for a banana. a ham sand- wich for a chicken leg and ending up with something totally different to what we started out. On this beautiful june day after lunch, the girls are probably out at the back playing lawn tennis, deck tennis or just idly sunning themselves, talking of the coming examinations, airing their woes to the world. VVhat a feeling it was to accept the svmpathv of the exempted. The buzzer would rouse them from their lethargy and slowly. for heat always slowed us down, we RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL 59 would make for the darkened classrooms. How often I worked myself into a wrath because even though it was ninety in the shade, the mistresses still looked cool and fresh and if for no other reason than that I have often contemplated becoming a member of the teaching profession. A couple of hours from now I will be able to hear all about Ma Perkins' troubles on the radiog but how small are her troubles compared to those of the prefects! For some people four o'clock was the nicest time. The day was finished and how friendly and carefree everyone was. XVe could joke and laugh with our mistresses before proceeding to pretty-up before that well known cloak-room mirror. For others who have left there is the relief of no more hard work at night, while wanting to listen to Bing' Crosby singing one of the latest songs, yet having to rack one's brains to find the way to work a seemingly impossible geometry question. Uh, they certainly were wonderful, wonderful days! THELMA DR.-XPER AND BETTY SMITH, Grade XI. SMALLTOVVN XVAGER It all started with the Kids' Club. which niet twice a week by Smalltown Bend under the Qld Elm. The club consisted of fifteen youths, led by the competent Screwball, who were endeavoring to rid Smalltown of the petty prejudices which seem to thrive in such communities. Mr. Leyton's terrible trumpet. Mrs. Hereford's vicious Pekingese, the Rector's unspeakable Ford, and Judith Merris' pink parasol had been either subdued or annihilatedg they had passed on to more advanced efforts, such as the uprooting of fiower-beds in empty lots, needed, of course. for football. and this fine August after- noon they were discussing a more difficult task than those already completed. that of paying back Miss I-Iethrington for her conser- vative meanness to the younger generation. Miss Hethrington was difficult quarryg she was-well-not touched, but certainly eccentric, to put it politely. She lived by herself with an ever-changing succession of maids, and the town said that she slept from four to five in the afternoon and went to bed at nine o'clockg the town knew, too, that it must respect her silences. VVith all this in mind, the Kids' Club proceeded in its original, business-like way to vary the monotony of her existence. The chair- man rose. VVe are here today to discuss the ways and means of a garden party at the home of Miss Hethrington, ten-thirty p.m. to-morrow evening. All in favour please signify in the usual manner. 60 Rr'PERr's LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL A chorus of You bet! - And how -'Tm with you, chief ! filled the impressive silence. Then- Vice-president Gorgan and myself will form a refreshment committee to-morrow afternoon. We shall expect your support in the evening. Then the trouble began. How d'you think you'll get through the hedge ? Bet you don't even go. You can't prove you're going ! Tomlinson, who always looked for trouble, and usually found it, remarked, I'll wager a dime to five carrots you don't get in there ! The president grandly indicated silence. I'll take that wager, he shouted, and make it eight carrots ! The next afternoon at four-thirty, Miss Hethrington's big garden lay in a sleepy stupor, following its owner's example. The deep-red dahlias nodded stiffly in the brilliant sunshine, and the early golden- rod leaned heavily against the cool, frail cosmos foliage. The cara- gana hedge rustled softly, emitting now and then the soft chirps of tiny hedge sparrows. Suddenly it bent with the cruel weight of a ladder against it, and over the top appeared two boots, followed by the rest of Screwball, with Gorgon close behind him. The boys dropped into the soft grass, and looked eagerly for the shortest route to the vegetable patch. It lay through a bed of mint, unfortunately, but time was precious. Gorgon got to the cabbages safely, but at that moment he heard Screwball's warning hiss. He had just time to leap over to the carrots, pull a handful, and rush back to his com- panion. They disappeared over the hedge just as the kitchen blind jerked up with a bang, and in a few minutes Miss Hethrington, dressed in an indescribable cotton dress--beltless, and with large, faded butterflies sprinkled over its dull green surface-hobbled out into her garden. She wondered aloud why she had wakened so early, and decided that perhaps it was her sparrows, nesting in the hedge, who had roused her, when she went to look at their nest, she found it empty, and the fledglings in an angry flutter on the groundg the hedge top was bruised and roughened. She turned sharply towards her vegetables, noting a suspicious bareness in one spot. Young scoundrels-bin at my carrots again, have they! Where's the use of me strainin' my poor old legs puttin' in vegetables for young imps, I'd like to know? Oh, my goodness! Well-Amber! A-am-ber ! ! Her eyes snapped like the eyes of her tame robin when a black- bird stole his juicy worm, and she speculated aloud upon the possi- bility of the boys coming back. , I don't suppose they will, she decided, but just in case- she chuckled in a way that was very like the dry humour of a monkey when he has made a fool of his cage-mate. RUPERT's LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL 61 What now, Miss Hethrinton P demanded the red-haired girl who sauntered out of the kitchen with a look both bored and insolent on her careless face. Fetch me a trowel and a newspaper-not yesterday's, girl Y- and my string bag. As Amber wandered leisurely back. Don't walk like Methuselah's snail, girl! Go up into the box room and bring down my carton of Keating's powder and two small cardboard boxes. Hurry, and don't be huntin' through everythin', now ! When the old lady had all her implements beside her, she spread newspaper along her carrot-rows, to kneel on it, and carefully con- nected all the carrot-tops with string. It took her more than an hour, but she enjoyed every minute. judging from her frequent chuckles. Once, she hobbled into the house, returning with a dozen or more mousetraps. which she placed at strategic points. Then. kneeling in the cabbages, she arranged her boxes, Hlled with paper and powder, under the broad leaves. At last she got up, with difficulty, from her newspaper, and with a throaty, ominous gurgle remarked to nothing in particular, XVhat the Lord didn't give me in the way of social blessin's he gave me in schemin'. I guess Hitler has somethin' in common with me after all- with a withering glance at the printed face by her foot. She tore out the picture, slowly pulled the small moustache into three pieces, and disappeared into the house. About six hours later, Screwball and Gorgon crept stealthily over the caragana hedge, with half the town at their heels. There were no lights in the gray house, and no sound of a high. cracked' voice, so they grinned triumphantly and went on. Gorgon pulled a stalk of rhubarb and shoved it with smug satisfaction into Tomlinson's snub nose. The resulting language was unlike Tomlinson, but exactly what the kids needed to brace their rather jittery nerves. They tittered, and raced into the vegetable patch with murderous intentions. No one noticed the blind of the kitchen window moving slowly, steadily, upward. Screwball's mouth was arrested at a cavernous angle, as he bit into a huge tomato, by a sharp scream from somewhere in the beet- roots. Simultaneously two forms crashed in the cabbages, and clouds of moth Dowder rose over the scent of nicotine. Tn the carrots, five exclamations and Hve clear cracks sounded-and out of the garden hurtled Gorgon's lankly bodv trailing after it a string adorned with carrot tops. After him tumbled the kids. falling over themselves in an effort to get out of the explosion zone and the line of a steady -stream of water flowing from the garden hose under expert direction. Out in the lane. they stared at each other for a few momentsg several were sneezing violently, Tomlinson was purple with the sup- pression of useless words, three more had their fingers gripped in a 62 RUPERT,s LAND GIRLS' SCHOOL vice of revenge-one little fellow dragged a string of carrots by his foot, and Speed's nose was bleeding violently while he looked rue- fully at the trap in his hand. Screwball, with his clothes clinging in a limp, dripping mess to his lithe body, gathered up his last shreds of a leader's dignity, and dismissed them. Okay, kids, we'll wind this up to-morrow. So long, palsf' He was gone, and the rest melted off in twos and threes, leaving the ladder in a forlorn slump against the damp caragana., The next day the Kids' Club held an emergency meeting under the Old Elm. Each sat in tense expectancy as he watched the chair- man's flushed face and painful workings about the collar, as he rose to state the business in hand. I propose. he said in a hesitant voice, that we drop the ques- tion of town reform for the present, when school starts we'll reform the educational system. I'll settle with Tomlinson later. VVill some- one second the motion F Fourteen people did. At this moment a wrinkled little lady with an ugly face and hypnotic eyes stood watching the pale gold filter through her grand old elms. Above her. a thrush chirped the tune of that simple. all absorbing life with nature that she loved more than herself-indeed, it was herself. Little devils- she chucked softly- I'll send a dozen of my best carrots to each of them l M RUTH FRYER, Grade XI. THE BIRTH OF A NEW DAY One morning I arose when all was quiet and still, In that part of the morning in which God's creatures rest Preparing for the approaching day. I quickly dressed, And with my cane, my treasured, faithful friend, a hill I slowly climbed not far from my abode. To see The break of dawn and all its many Wonders was My only wish-a wish so cherished since the day When Fate's cruel hand my health had clutched from me. The dawn broke: leaning on my well-worn stick I stood And gazed upon this scene. Now was the east unveiling Her heavy greyish mantle. Faint yellow light came sailing, And flicked the clouds as in the sunset some ship would Ripple the golden water as she sped along. And as I watched I saw the dark clouds spread apart, The great sun shone dazzling my eyes by its vivid rays, When my vision cleared, all earthly things seemed wrong. RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS' SCHOOL 63 Slowly, very slowly, the sun climbed through the blues, The clouds were tinted silver, pink, crimson, gold, The wondrous beauty filled me with a joy untold, This far off planet shedding forth its rainbow hues, Everything awakened, all nature was astir, and far away An orioles' song I heard, the sound of scurrying feet as some sleepy animal Roused from his slumber by the morning light brushed past me. I looked around me to behold the birth of a new day. MARY SHOAFF, Grade XII. HDIPLGMACYH Sir Rennell Rodd describes diplomacy as the machinery by which the intercourse of nations with one another is conducted, and their reciprocal relations are adjustedf During the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, when diplomacy was in its infancy, trained. experienced agents were employed to increase the material wealth of the sovereigns who sent them on their missions. Later, the duty of the diplomat was to discuss with foreign representatives, trade agreements, boundary disputes, and any other question or quarrel which affected the governments of their respective countries. Thus diplomacy developed into a career. Although today we have open diplomacy. tae old diplomacy was secret. By this we mean that early diplomats worked in private. and were not forced to reveal their plans to the pubiic prematurely. They had no desire for personal power, and thought only of their country's welfare. Today, the press is present at all diplomatic conferences. and freely reproduces the opinions and plans of the diplomats. The danger of open diplomacy is clearly revealed in the following incident : In 1919, at the Peace of Paris, the British Prime Minister, Lloyd George, urged that moderation be shown towards Germany. XVhen the press revealed this plan, some two hundred members of Parlia- ment signed a telegram, which prevented Lloyd George from pur- suing his wise, moderate policy. Some diplomats exert greater power than others. This fact may be illustrated from the tactics of two diplomats who represented their countries towards the latter part of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieh. One, Kiderlen of Germany, pursued a very aggressive policy and fancied himself to be a second Bismarck. In 1908, it was Kiderlen who composed the telegram which was sent as a warning to Russia during the Bosnian crisis. The second diplo- mat was Sir Edward Grey of England. His was a less spectacular 'and less forceful policy, yet he pursued it with calm and dignified precision. Whereas Kiderlen had no scruples in attaining his desires. Grey always yielded gracefully, when he could not gain a point. Perhaps you have already deduced some qualities, which you would consider essential in an ideal ambassador. Certainly, such a 64 RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS' SCHooL man must be very reliable and discreet, because he is expected to conduct himself properly while in a foreign country. The ambassador must be a highly educated man, because it falls to his lot to tackle a wide variety of problems. As Britain's ambassador to Germany, from 1937 until the outbreak of war, Sir Neville Henderson displayed his wide knowledge of peoples, their traditions and their ambitions, in his Failure of a Mission. The ambassador should have a sound know- ledge of the language of the country to which he is accredited. It is interesting to note that at the Munich Conference of September 1938. Mussolini was the only one of the four statesmen who could speak and understand all three languages used. ' The ambassador should have a pleasing easy manner, for people will judge his country by him. This quality has been adopted by .Ioseph P. Kennedy, who as American ambassador to England has preserved a friendly atmosphere between the two countries. A most desirable quality in an ambassador is that he should be unprejudiced, for people will not respect a man who allows himself to be swayed by a powerful political party. The ambassador should be a thoroughly honest man, because it is up to him to discharge the duties of his country in a foreign land with sincerity and wisdom. The ambassador should possess a very even temper. because hasty words or deeds might be disastrous to his country. He should also be able and willing to withdraw graciously from anv lost point. By doing this, he will create and preserve a friendly feeling between his own country, and the country to which he is accredited. IXIURIEL FERGUSON, Grade XII. LAKE WINNIPEG ON A RAINY DAY Out of the mist they came floating, Grey and gaunt and wild: Out of the rollers prows poking, Slipping past Indian tile. Down the grey lake they came drifting, Clothed in a silver mist: Clear of the breakers bows lifting, Sailing with heavy list. Ghost ships of fortune and venture, Relics of horrors untoldg Manned by men hardened in danger, Peril had made them bold. York ships from the Hudson, River boats from the plains, Scows escaped from floods and Sails all drenched by rains. Indians paddling slowly, Smooth and rhythmic swing, RUPERT's LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL Birchbark must be mouldy After torrential Spring. Settlers rowing hampered, Hands all calloused, rawg Men by the city pampered Never have seen Winnipeg thaw! Trappers from the Northwoods, Eyes as glinty steel, Steel that caught their fur goods Bound to the King by seal. Shoreline of timber advanced now, Ships faded into gloom, Gone, where the lake-horses prance now, Called, by the cry of a loon. LEsLIE FLORANCE, Garde XII . The following Poem has been selected bv Mrs. S. C. Stephens Knee Taylorl as winning entry in the Annual Taylor English Piwe Competition. THOUGHTS VVhy do I thrill with icy fear When I see the rapids cold and clear? On top of the rocks I watch with awe. And wonder at its mighty roar. Near the source of the water it flows, But on to the falls it quickly goes, Resembling our life as we strive and fight To pass the height of our cares to-night. The great falls seem to echo the sound Of the past, as over the rocks they bound To make something new and better still The glorious future may fulfil. For far bevond, the river is calm And the beautiful shores are lined with palm. This is the thought it conveys to me: That we've shouldered our cares and our path is free. PAULINE CLARKE Grade IX. Age 14. RUPERT's L.AND GIRLS' SCHOOL N. 'Q fs- -vl iii fr GRADE XII. MURIEL FERGUSON, the third Ferguson to attend R.L.S., came to us in 1939 from Gordon Bell School. She dances well, sang a solo in Pru- nella, is good at English and History, and has been class president. Muriel hopes to take an Arts' course at Manitoba University. 0-69-0 LESLIE FLORANCE has been our Head Girl this year. Some of her many activities are described near the beginning of this magazine. What she has been to us we sum up' in saying, Everyone will miss you next year, Leslie! 0-89-0 GENEVA HAYWARD came from Pilot Mound in September, and is hoping to start training as a nurse next year. Her interests are chemistry, music and tennis. 0-86-0 MURIEL HECHTER. who came from St. John's Technical School, is planning to go on to the University of California, to take a course in Interior Decorating. 0-89-0 RUBY MACKAY has an inquiring mind, a musical ear, a deft hand at candy-making, and a keen sense of fun. Her home is in Transcona, and she is headed towards the medical profession. RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL 67 GRADE XII. IRENE MONTGOMERY came to R.L.S. this year from Selkirk Collegiate. She is very keen about sports, and is the centre of the second basketball team. Her ambition is to become a kindergarten teacher. +86-0 PHYLLIS MORGAN arrived in September from Prince Albert to complete her Grade XII. with us. We wish her success in the journalism course which she plans .to take at the University next year. 069-0 ELEANOR ROBINSON came from the Canadian Academy, Kobe, Japan, where her father was a member of the staff. Although she has no defi- nite plans for the future, we know that whatever she undertakes she will do well. 0-89+ JEAN SELLERS, from Fort William, is our star athlete, being good at gym and P.T., and having won the senior tennis trophy last year. jean is also planning to take up nursing later. 0-69+ MARY SHOAFF, who is spending her second year with us, comes from Sidney, Manitoba, and is bound for a nursing training at the Winnipeg General Hospital. Good luck to you all, Grade XII! 68 RUPERT's LAND GIRLS' SCHOOL Joiqizs , T F Teacher: Isn't it time you changed your blouse ? Pupil: Not yet. This one hasn't I-I EAL TH Wm ku U W Miss Bartlett: Give the prin- cipal parts of the verb 'dogo'. .Maryz Dogo, dogere, pupsi, D REW RYS bm , Miss Herkes: Now we find D ll that x is equal to nothing. , Irene: Yes, but why all that work for nothing? finest of fine Pupil: Miss Bussell, do you l ginggr ales know any good jokes for the ' magazine? - Miss Bussell: Yes, I know a I - ' ' 7 ' .?Y cass y one but 1tS too big Who came tops in French ? LARGE Je says I Cknowing the lan- l5c 3f0f 394: guflgel' as SUE Comment? says she. Come on l says I Qand then a the fight beganj. Mary: Are you going to shine your shoes tonight ? Alice: No, I'm waiting for next year's Initiation Day. Muriel H.: Can I touch you for a nickel, old thing? Ellie Cmagnanimouslybz Sure You can touch me for nothing. Liz Goulding: Her smile is something to End your way with in the dark. A. Cunningham: She rides as though the horse had been tailored under her. Sunny: Mrs, Purdie, I had a beautiful dream last night, all in techni- color. Dot: Remember, it's a secret l T.: I'll just hush it about. Basford Keating loose-leaf reinforcementsj : These lifesavers don't taste like they used tof' Miss Sharman: What is a vacuum? Anne: Im not quite sureg its in my head-but I can't explain it. Miss jackson: What does 'f.f.' mean ? Small Pupil: Pump, fumpf' Tilly and Medland-as close together as two ticks of a clock. l S .gf 7 IO RUPERT's LAND GIRLS, SCHQQL r Cfwfagfzatpga ' w 5 ' N f1Szg..'Yf'.' - PERMANENCE 0 0 IN THESE CHANGING TIMES MANAGING ESTATES SINCE 1882 THE TDRONTD GENERAL TRUSTS IOINTREAL OTT-XXX-X H INIDSOR VS ININIPEG REGINA SASKATOOIN C-XLG-XRX VANCOUVER With the Compliments of IAMES RICHARDSON ea SQNS LIMITED GRAIN MERCI-IANTS IN CANADA SINCE 1857 SI-IIPPERS AND EXPORTERS 10th Floor, Crain Exchange WINNIPEG Ofhces throughout Canada AN EDUCATICDNAL FUND Among' The lllilllj' forms of iNSlll'HlH'P issnod hy Tho G1'ea'r-VVcJsT Life There- is one that provides for Thv estzllnlisllllwllf of 21 fund To CfEl1'1'j' on The echlvation of Children from school 'rln'oug1'h cfollegro. Tl1f11'e are Various ways in which This mn lw nuorn- plishvd. and we corchally invito yon To write ns. or if you prefer. 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