Havergal College - Magazine Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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Havergal College Magazine ulating the love of sport, by his gift of a handsome cup for basket- ball, which was won by the Day Girls ' Team. Examinations Passed, 1909. Manitoba University Matriculation. Part II. — Edna Henderson, Gwen Inman, Irene Tuckwell. Part I. — Gladys Downer, Nora Elliott, Alice Walker, Mar- guerite Alsip, Ainslie Dagg, Hazel Kirkwood, Ida Thompson. Toronto College of Music. Second Year — Helen Maulson 2nd Class Honours Eirst Year — Issie McLean 1st Class Honours First Year — Grace McGaw 2nd Class Honours Toronto Conservatory of Music. Intermediate — Gladys Alsip. Rudiments of Harmony Examination. Grace McGaw 1st Class Honours Gladys Downer 2nd Class Honours Issie McLean 2nd Class Honours Gymnastics. As the new gymnasium was in course of construction for a great many months of this year, the gymnastic classes have been working under difficulties, which, however, are now removed by the completion of the new hall. Several new pieces of apparatus have been added, and the gymnasium is in good working order. That the girls are interested in the work was shown at the end of last term, when every class drilled before the Principal and the assembled school, and acquitted themselves very creditably, con- sidering the long ' intermission from drill. Entertainments. Among the many entertainments of the year the following have been especially enjoyable : On June 7th, 1909, Ben Greet ' s English Company gave A Midsummer Night ' s Dream at the Walker, when several of our girls went. Before their visit to the theatre, Miss Jones gave a short analysis of the plot, so that even the youngest was able to follow quite clearly its many interlaced themes, which greatly added to their enjoyment of the performance. The fairies and the Mendel- ssohn music were much appreciated. 15

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Havergal College Magazine HEALTH. We have been most fortunate in this respect, and have nothing to report more serious than the usual colds, which are not alarming. The Infirmary is now on the top flat, with the Health Mistress ' s room adjoining. It is so arranged that in case of an epidemic of measles, mumps or any other unwelcome visitant, it is possible to shut off the whole suite, and, by a special lift direct from the kitchen to supply the sufferers with their meals, until the infectious period be over, and the colony be ready to return to its regular routine. CONFIRMATION. The Rev. E. C. Burch instructed the confirmation classes, which several of our girls attended. The rite of confirmation was held at Holy Trinity Church on March 20th, when His Grace the Archbishop of Rupert ' s Land addressed the candidates very eloquently. The girls who were confirmed were : Maisie Long- bottom, Margaret Thompson, Isabel Farmer, Dorothy Andrews and Mary Martin. PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. This important event in school annals was held at the College on June 22nd, 1909. His (irate the Archbishop of Rupert ' s Land was in the chair, and after some speeches by the Directors, Miss Jones, the Principal, read her Annual Report, and Lady McMillan showed her continued interest in the College by distributing the prizes. These were many and well merited, as shown by the Prin- cipal ' s report, and were awarded as follows: Form I., Good Progress — (r) Archibald McBean ; (2) Valetta Boyd. Form II., General Proficiency — June Suckling. Form III., General Proficiency — Irma Brock. Form IV., General Proficiency — Fanny Rosner. General Merit — Wilhelmina Aird. Drawing — Jocelyn Allan. Shell, General Proficiency — Clarissa Waring. Form V., General Proficiency — Dorothy Allonby. Matriculation I. — (1) Nora Elliott, (2) Gladvs Downer, (3) Alice Walker. Matriculation II. — (1) Edna Henderson, (2) Gwen Inman, (3) Irene Tuckwell. Nora Elliott won the Day Girls ' Scholarship, and Gladys Downer the Boarders ' Scholarship, both presented by Mr. E. L. Drewry; while Louise Agnew received Lady McMillan ' s gold medal for conduct, Bessie Parker, Mrs. Minty ' s silver medal for litera- ture, and Eileen Tanqueray the silver cup presented by Mr. E. L. Drewry for gymnastics. Special thanks must be proffered to the Very Rev. Dean Coombes for adding to the list of prizes, and at the same time stim- 14

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Havergal College Magazine The Annual Masquerade on Nov. 5th was as amusing as ever, Prizes for the best costumes were awarded to Beatrice Hall, as a winsome little Fairy Queen, and Elsie Scrimes, as a most realistic- Chinaman. The two Suffragettes were very prominent, but did not make any converts, though their pamphlets demanding Up with Women, the rightful heads of Creation! and Men to the Wash-tub! voiced a decidedly popular opinion. On April Tgth, a reception was held in the new Assembly Hall to formally declare it open. The whole school was thrown open, and was inspected from top flat to ground floor by the guests. After a complete tour of the building, when the new Studio and Assembly Hall were much admired, the guests had the pleasure of listening to the following musical programme, rendered with much accuracy and charm by the pupils of the school : 1. Valse — Chopin Nora Elliott 2. Sunbeam — Vocal Issie McLean 3. Liebeslied — Bohm Vnhie Wodlinger 4. Valse — Chopin Leone Stephenson 5. Song — Chaminade Gladys Alsip 6. Rigoletto Fantasie — Verdi-Liszt Nora Jardine 7. Calm as the Night — Vocal Stella Boyd S. Etude — Chopin Lelia Henderson Refreshments, served in the dining-hall, brought a most pleas- ant evening to a close. HAVERGAL CHRONICLE June 7. — We all go to the Walker Theatre to see A Midsummer Night ' s Dream. June 18. — Concert given in aid of Madeline fLtenaishi. All forms contribute to the amusement of the many visitors. June 22. — Miss Cornell, our Kindergarten directress, becomes Mrs. Ruby. Prize Distribution. Congratulations and commiserations. Sept. 21. — School reopens after an extra week ' s holiday. Oct. 5. — The new Hymnal used at prayers. Oct. 6. — Earl and Lady Grey arrive in the city. Oct. 20. — Their Excellencies, Earl and Countess Grey visit the College. Havergal very loyal. Holiday granted. Flag- flies high. Oct. 25. — Thanksgiving Day. Long week-end enjoyed by many Nov. 5. — Annual Masquerade. Interruptions caused by noisy serenade of St. John ' s boys. 16