Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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g trati)Cona g t)tcID The warden of the Strathcona Shield is the possessor of one of the greatest honours of our School. She is chosen by vote of the students as possessing in a high degree the virtues of Womanliness, Intellectual Ability and Athletic Ability. The Shield was presented to the school by Lord Strathcona in 1907. It is fashioned from copper from H.M.S. Victory ? Foudroyant and bears on the back the names of the wardens since 1916. The present holder has her name on a copper plate on the front but next year when the next holder is chosen, her name will be put on the back with those of preceding years. This year, Margaret MacDonald is the proud warden and we are glad to wish her all the success and happiness that goes with this honour. Her sister won this same honour here in 1931. tEfce allotoe ' en programme Our first banquet at O.L.C. and what a night it was! As one rounded corners one bumped into the vacant smiles of Jack o ' Lanterns, and spooky black cats! And dinner in candle light! After a splendid dinner, the evening began with the gathering of guests in the Concert Hall. Rev. Mansell Irwin was chairman, and the programme opened with the Grand March of the school in Fancy Dress. Our judges were Mrs. D. R. Fletcher, Mrs. S. Alger and Mr. D. Campbell, and while their decision was being made, an entertainment was presented, consisting of recitations by Mane Paric Twenty-nine

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On the twenty-fourth of May, a Tuesday, was held the traditional May Court Festival. The day was not as sunny as some of our more optimistic members had hoped, but was really a lovely day. In the Concert Hall, a short programme including piano selections by Miss iluth Lochead and Miss Jean Mackenzie and a stirring address by Miss Isabel Griffiths, M.A., was enjoyed with Prof. C. B. Sissons as chair- man. Then to the lawn where began the most important events, the Grand March, The Coronation, Tactics, Fundamentals and many other exercises. Betty Doe, one of our post-graduates was May Queen, and attended by Lena Bracci and Allison Guy, was crowned by Miss Griffiths. The exercises were concluded by a Riding Exhibition where only one fell off. The Pianists were Miss Lochead, Marjory Thai, and Valerie Farewell. After the dainty luncheon in honour of the May Queen, the school piled into buses and went on the annual picnic, where the best time was tea time. In the evening, O.L.C. en masse attended the local movie house and so to bed. Pajje Twenty-eight

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House, and Vivian Ferguson; dances by Sheila McLeod, Geraldine Muter and Dorothy Serviss; musical selection by Miss Jean Mackenzie and Miss Ruth Lochead, and a short play by Thelma Gould and Anne Parker. A second march was necessary for the judges to decide upon the prizes and their efforts produced the following results: — The most beautiful costume ' Sheila MacKenzie — old ' fashioned girl. The most original costume - Lena Bracci — a native of Africa. The most comical costume - - Joan Campbell and Mary Yelland — a pack of cards, The most comical group - ' Shirley McLarty, Ruth Williams, Vivian Ferguson and Irene Crowley — the Washer Women ' s Group JEMt Cfjrtsftmasi pageant The Seventh Christmas Pageant of O.L.C. was held in the Concert Hall, assisted by Mr. G. D. Atkinson and his Sherbourne St. United Church Choir. The programme followed the traditional pattern, and opened with the singing of God rest you, Merry Gentlemen 1 ' the candles were lighted as usual with the youngest girl, Diane Stowe, lighting the taper from last year, held by the Senior President, Rotha Klopp. Rotha lighted the New Yuletide candle, and with the assembly singing the Cherry Tree carol the remainder of the candles were lighted. The programme, cleverly arranged between courses, consisted of the singing of carols, dancing, and various gaieties. One of the high lights of the programme was The Golliwogs ' Cake Dance, by Debussy. The Golliwogs were Noreen Laing, Mary Gordon, Ruth Williams and Shirley McLarty. With the singing of Der Tannenbaum, the dinner was over, and the guests repaired to the common room while the hall was cleared and chairs placed. The Dramatic Club presented a Nativity Play, The Gift, under the adept supervision of Miss Phyllis Patterson. Mr. Atkinson ' s choir beautifully supplied the musical accompaniment, which rendered the play very appealing. As the school and choir sang Silent Night, Holy Night, the guests retired, and the festival was over. Ef)e .jfribap Cbemng Concerts The new girls of O.L.C. have as their first memory the spectacular and skilful performance of the Dolphinettes, a swimming Club of Toronto. On other occasions we have been entertained by a clever piano duo, Gordon Hallett and Clifford Poole; a recital by the popular Dr. Harvey Doney and a lecture by Mr. Campbell Mclnnes on English Folk Songs. On the latter occasion, Mr. Mclnnes coaxed our choir to sing as it had never sung before. Miss Dorothy Fallis came to O.L.C. on the night of Dr. Doney ' s visit, and both were accompanied by Miss Ruth Currie, whose talented piano playing was much appreciated. On one Friday evening was held the Public Speaking contest, and that evening was enjoyed thoroughly by the students and faculty Mr. Stuart Thompson gave us an illustrated lecture on Birds, and since the majority of the students know surprisingly little about birds, the attention given him was very flattering. One of the most interesting lectures was one given by the Rev. W. J. H. Smyth, in which he told us the feelings and impressions of The Irishman who returned Home. Some of our old girls returned to their Alma Mater to entertain the students and Miss Greta Masson was one who gave us a very lovely recital. In connection with the old girls the Alumnae Dinner and Concert which was held on June seventh de ' serves particular mention. Miss Lillian Wilson, Mrs. Helen Johnston Durrant and Miss Ruth Currie were- present on this occasion, and no one who attended will forget Miss Beauna Somerville ' s violin. There are many, many more Friday evening concerts which might be mentioned, but with the help of th : s account, our Friday evenings will not be soon forgotten. Thirty