Trinity College School - Record Yearbook (Port Hope, Ontario Canada)

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TRINITY COLLEGE SCHOOL RECORD 9 low-hanging branch. We were sorry to have to tell the boys that Dr. Ketchum could not be with us, as they remembered how much he enjoyed the camp, and they his presence last year. After the Montreal boys had arrived, we returned to the camp, where a tent for three had been pitched, which proved successful except in a heavy rain. Our main project was to dam up the creek t.o provide a place to swim, instead of driving the boys to the School swimming pool. The dam was made of sandbags, inlaid with drainage pipes, but unfortunately one side collapsed when we filled it up. Thus we had to resort to the jeep to trans- port the whole group, and one day we had the insult of having to be towed by a Mlodel T to get it started. The nrst two nights at the camp proved hectic for two counsellors, as the boys had been eating green apples, unnoticed by us, and the ill effects began in the night. Other less strenuous evenings were spent playing bingo and writing postcards. On one afternoon we went down to the lake where we enjoyed a quick dip and as dusk fell had a corn roast around a giant bonfire. Also we took the gang to see Davy Crockett, who inspired them to further bravery with the horses. Our campers were very keen on baseball, and usually each night a game was held between Toronto and 'Mont- real , the latter being the invariable winner. We asked the Argonauts to dig up a team to have a game with us, but they didn't have time. One hot day while we were in the swimming pool the Argos came in for a dip with us, con- trary to their regulations. Maybe this is why they are all wet in the Big Four. There were numerous expeditions radiating to all the surrounding countryside. The boys loved to visit farms and see the horses and chickens, and show off their limited knowledge of the country. Rice Lake was rediscovered by three boats of joyful explorers, also assisted by Dave Osler. Sad was the day when clothes were packed and fare-

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8 TRINITY COLLEGE SCHOOL RECORD bedrooms, two bathrooms, a sitting room, plus Mr. and Mrs. Gordon's living quarters. Two of. the bedrooms have wall to wall carpets, and all the rooms are wallpapered. There is a swimming pool in the grounds which may be used, weather permitting. There is also an overgrown lawn4tennis court which the boys use as a playing field. The boys eat all their meals at School and are allowed to ride their bikes to and from James House. . i NEW ATHLETIC POLICY This year the School has changed its athletic policy for the autumn term. All boys in the first half of the fall term will now play one sport, football. Previously we attempted to have three soccer teams as well as three football teams. As usual there are Littleside, Middleside and Bigside divi- sions. Boys not playing on these teams are divided into two inter-school leagues according to age and size. There are a number of teams in the league and each will play games three times a week with one day for further practice. Equip- ment may be rented from the School. Every boy in this way will get a chance to play on a team in an organized sport with a fair amount of intensiy. It is hoped that the new program will cut down the confusion of playing two autumn sports at the same time when each demands a large number of boys to field proficient teams. Soccer will come into its own after the half term break. lLl...1-1-1-1--- TRINITY CAMP, AUGUST 1955 On Monday, the first of August, eight boys from Toronto and two from Montreal descended upon us to begin two invigorating weeks at the ski camp. We were immediately swamped by requests to ride the ponies, which should have been exported to the Calgary stampede. They refused to be mounted, and when a rider did manage to carry out this difficult feat, the pony would usually head for the nearest

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10 TRINITY COLLEGE scHooL RECORD wells shouted, and a silent and mournful ski camp relaxed under the late summer sun. To us it may have appeared like another vacation in our busy summer holidays, but to the boys here it was a vivid experience which will bring light to the darkest days of the coming year. As one of the campers so aptly worded it, he spent last year numbering the days until he could come again for another rollicking season at Trinity Camp. I know all the boys are indebted to the Pat Moss Club for their unending efforts in securing funds for the camp, and also for their work in digging a garbage pit and erecting a backstop. A vote of thanks to this diligent organization, and may it continue its good work. In addition, Tony Ketchum has written an excellent report on the difficulties we faced at the camp, and how to overcome them, which has been placed in the minutes of the Pat Moss Club. Last of all, we wish to thank the student body of T.C.S. for freely donating the funds to make this camp a success, and we foresee that next year, with your co-operation, it will con- tinue its benencial work. THE VISIT OF THE TORONTO ARGONAUTS On July 29, the Argos arrived here at T.C.S. for a strenuous eight-day training period. The 43 players were confined to the grounds and allowed no friends, relatives or cars around while they were in training. The rising bell sounded at 7:30, breakfast at 8:00, and after a hard day's work, curfew was at 11:00. The team had two practices daily with classes at night. Shirts, ties and jackets were the dress worn to meals and downtown. The team slept in the Senior School, but as the new addition to the kitchen was not finished they ate in the Junior School. It seems that the boys got into the room where the drums and trumpets are kept for the band, and weird noises were heard on numerous occasions as they marched to the Junior School