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Many from far and near attend "visitor day" at OSD, part 2

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of -I light shade cotton and I merit, including programs and floral design, and red duster calendars. coat lined with matching dress JART The art department showed material. Another f e t c h i n g beach wear was a swim suit in < finger painting, ink drawings,; striped yellow, with white coat. j leather work, nature collections, 1 book-covers. Academic j The second part of the fash- i and ion show was designated as work, including social studies,,' "Fashions and Fairy Tales" arithmetic and general school j which began with a fashion work from the various grades parade of pretty dresses in rain- was well done. The Guides, Cubs, Brownies j bo-/ colors, suitable for any occasion, and ended with the I and Scouts had a display of bas- i bridal scene from the story of I keit -weaving, masks, metal "The Princess Who Never Smil- work and the Hobby Club that ed," showing the bridal pro- of charcoal drawings, oils, carvcession headed by the castle ing, jewellery, fancy belts and guards in their black and gold ornamental objects. In carpentry, under Mr. M. uniforms, and pointed, silver spears, followed by the brides- Hall, a chest of drawers and a desk showed careful design and maids in mauve and gold taf- planning. feta; the Monk, and the court The sewing and dressmaking chamberlain, and then the prinwere interesting, and the discess and prince charming, the play the dresses worn lovely bride in her white bridal at theincluded fashion show, lovely emgown, with trailing veil held | broidery work on cushions, serby two little train-bearers, clad viettes, crochet work, some in in wine colored velvet with gold original designs, pillowcases, tea trim; the King and Queen, and cloths and many other items. the ladies of the court. These were the work of the senAs the bridal party passed ior sewing directed by Mrs. M. beneath the arch of honor of E. Vincent and the intermediate i crossed spears, and moved up sewing under Miss E. Norman. the castle steps to the stage ACADEMIC WORK where the three red-clad trumThe academic work was arpeiters gave forth the triumphant ranged for the junior school unblare, the scene was most im- der Mrs. Davidson, Miss Boyce, pressive. Miss Faulkner and Miss MalDISPLAY OF STUDENTS' oney. The intermediate by Miss Van Allen and Mr. Vader; WORK In the girls' gymnasium the the senior by Miss Huffman and The hobby dis;tudents' work during the year Mr. Williams. play by Mr. Graham, Mrs. Simpson, Miss Huffman, Miss Fox, Mr. Williams and Mrs. Graham. Previous to the guided tours, Mr. J. G. Demeza, superintendent, welcomed the guests and during the intermission, spoke briefly regarding the new buildings which were being erected at the northwest of the present i building with the new dormitories, kitchen, staff residence, laundry and boiler room. He also mentioned the new school which will be built at Milton, Ontario, and will be ready in approximately three years. Enrolment this year at the O.S.D. is 410.

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