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

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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

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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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TRINITY COLLEGE SCHOOL RECORD 11 for meals. Movie leave was granted on a couple of nights and the group had their own movies and cameras. On Sunday, the players attended the churches in Port Hope. Besides the normal equipment used by a football team, the Argos brought two rubbing tables, a diathermy ma- chine, seven-man sleds, two-man bucking machines, blocking dummies, Gilman pads, three movie projectors and screens, and last but not least, 32 footballs. For the players there were 1,000 yards of tape and 1,000 yards of electrician's tape for ankles. The laundry in Port Hope was extremely busy, with 350 towels a day as well as 125 practise shirts, 25 T-shirts and 125 pairs of socks. For the oversized players, 15 large beds were rented as well as larger desks for the classes. The Argos were here in the middle of the heat wave and so were often practising in 90-degree heat. The cooler from the Tuck Shop was brought over to the basement of Bethune and 48 cases of 7-Up were supplied for the players to drink. No outsiders were allowed on the grounds. but the townspeople were allowed to watch from the Tuck Shop. The players left on August 7, after what they termed a very enjoyable stay and many hoped that the team would come back next year. DRAMATIC CLUB The first meeting of the Dramatic Club was held on the evening of Monday, September 26, in the Guild Room. Elec- tions were held and the following were the results: Presi- dent, Michael Meigheng Vice-president, Dave Ross: Secre- tary, Bill Noble, Treasurer, Trevor Ham, and Committee Member, Jerry Spivak. It was agreed that auditions for those who wished to join should be held at once. With Mr. Scott kindly acting again as director, the society looks forward to another successful season.