Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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10 vox COLLEGII. (From the Chronicle and Gazette, ' Whitby.) ONTARIO LADIES ' COLLEGE. The Closing for the Summer Holidajs a Great Success. THIRTY YEARS OF HISTORY. The Past Year one of the Most Successful in Its History — A Pull Account of the Proceedings The Winners of Medals, Di- plomas and Prizes. , The past week has witnessed the su- mmer closiag lestivites of this great ColU ' .g »-, and never in its thii ty years oi ' exi tencMi were they more successful or more thoroughly, enjoyed, botht by our townsijeople and outside educat- ionists and friends who journeyed to Whitby, showing the ever-widening influence of the Ontario. Ladies ' Col- lege. The proceedings began last Fri- day evening, and continued up to Mon- day evening, when the graduates ' lun- cheon, admirably managed, closed the series of entertainments, all of .which were carried through with grace and dignity, emblematic of the Ontario Laiii vs ' Co livg; amidst an atmosphere oJ genial culture. King Edward s an- tici{j.aLed coronation was therefore fit- ingly remembered by the very great SUCC3SS of the College ' s closing before the sad news flashed over the wires I hat the coronation had to be postpon- ed on account ot the serious illness of thi King, wh when he was the Prince of Wales visited Whitby in 1861 and was royally entertaiueck at Trafalgar Castle— now the magnificent ' home of the College.

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YOX COLLEGIi. never dreamed ; to the queen of every sea and of nations of every zone. But not until the following year was the coronation with maguificent pagent celebrated. Westminster Abbey can remember in its long history of state ceremonial and splendor no more brilliant spectacle than was presented within its walls on that glorious June day. Procession after procession passed into the grand old edifice, each adding to the richness of color and glittering display of costly gems. As the hour drew near for the Queen ' s arrival all was eager- ness and expectancy, but as the marvellous cortege of royalty filed up the aisle the great assembiage was inspired with a deep solemnity. Not the spirit of a holiday display pervaded the gathering, but rather the reverence of a religious ceretnbny, and no one more than the maiden Queen realized and felt its sanctity. What a picture of youthful purity she presented, robed in the royal prrple— so beautifully fragile, yet so. dignified, while the graceful poise of the queenly head and the sweet seriousness of the fair face expressed unspeakable emotion. Following the acclamations was the administering of sacra- ment, the blessing of the ruby coronation ring, the homage rendered her majesty after she was en- troned ; then cannon thundered, trumpets sounded, the band, amid the plaudits of the vast throng, struck up, God Save the Queen, and so was Eng- land ' s greatest sovereign wedded to her kingdom. On the loth of February, 1840, Albert ot Saxe- Cobourg became the husband and Prince Consort of England ' s Queen. The marriage ceremony was celebrated in Chapel Royal, St. James ' Palace. The day, which in the morning appeared dark and mis- erable, discarded its melancholy aspect as the wed- ding bells pealed joyously and the sun burst forth in glorious splendor, causing all nature to echo the heart-joy of the Happy, Happy Pair. With reverence one speaks of the Queen ' s happy days, when her duties were shared by the tenderest of hus- bands, wisest of friends. Her life was filled with flowers and sweet music, but soon the flowers faded, the sweet music died away leaving but a beautiful memory of perfect bliss to her who was left to dis- charge, unaided, the functions of her exalted station through long years of widowhood. The death of William IV. brought to the glorious empire of England many changes. Hitherto the sovereign with the aristocracy of the land monopo- lized the law-making, chosing and throwing aside ministers at their pleasure, while the voice of the people had died away to a whisper. The accession of Victoria marked the beginning of popular states- manship, awakening English loyalty in all its inten- sity. It also meant severing the connection between the kingdoms of England and Hanover, which had existed since the reign of George I., and the estab- lishment of which had cost the English people life and money quite disproportionate to the benefits derived from it. With the rule of the young Queen was inaugurated a reign of purity and a removal of a court loathed by her subjects. The story of the influence of Queen Victoria is the history of the British Empire. By gathering around her a galaxy of men of genius and power, whose fore- most thought was the promotion of the people ' s in- terest, England has made greater advances in the paths of progress and enlightenment than charac- terize any preceeding century since our glorious country became a nation. Her influence transcends that of all other rnonarchs. Peace was ever her motto, and in all affairs of state, as in all her actions, was manifested that deep wisdom mellowed by Christian love. She shared with the humblest peasants the joys and heartaches of motherhood ; nor did this noDle woman deem it unworthy her posi- sition to smooth their furrowed brow and mingle with their tears her own of deepest sympathy, while to the children she was not Queen of England but a dear friend interested in their little triumphs and grievances. When sorrow ' s wings enveloped her, robbing her of her dearest on earth, with what forti- tude, patriotism and silent fidelity were the burdens of her kingdom borne and the duties discharged, laying aside private grief that the ever-increasing cares of government might not be neglected. This noble woman, nobly planned, will ever remain a monument to self-sacrifice, which is the secret of all nobleness and pure influence. For sixty-four years Queen Victoria ruled over a vaster empire than has been, and in the closing of the nineteenth century she left her earthly throne to be crowned in heaven. Her mortal remains have been laid reverently and tearfully in the mausoleum, leaving us memory and regret. The vase is broken but its perfume shall sweeten and ennoble the lives of men through countless ages to come. Superior as mother, beautiful as wife. Amidst the throng of Britain ' s isle she stood. In modest raiment faultless as her life, The type of England ' s worthiest womanhood. She rests in God ' s peace, but her memory stirs The air of earth as with an angel ' s wings, And warms and moves the hearts of men like hers, The sainted daughter of our Saxon kings. Eleanor McWatters.

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vox COLLEGII. Pasb Year ' 5 Work. Th3 past collegiate year, from an educational ix)int of view, was rather above the average int the matters of thorough and satistactory work. In the literary department provision was made for the last two years ' work of a public school ; also the entire, cur- riculum of a collegi.ate institute, to- gether with some extra subjects, such as astronomy, DacteriOiOgy, and ' , some subjects embraced in the second years ' work of the umversity. With few ex- ceptions efficient work was done thro- ughout the entire department, and those students who desired to prepare for departmental or university exami- nations were all successful in prepar- ing their work in the regular college classes, thereby demonstrating the possibility of others having taken the same examinations had they chosen to dio so. For some years not ' a single student has failed that the College has sent up for departmental or univer- sity examinations. W© mention thiai nob because we think it adequately?, represents the lit- erary work of the college, but because it may afford to you some tangible evidence of the class of work that is being done. In the department of musics the students were equally successful. Three took the final examinations in piano and theory conducted by the To- ronto Conservatory of Music, and one of these took second place, being only one mark behind the highest. Two of the students took the final examina- tions in organ conducted by. Toronto Conservatory, and one of these took first place on the list. This is certain- ly; a record, of which there is reason to be proud. The primary and. inter- mediate examinations in piano, organ, vocal, violin and theory, conducted at the College by the Toronto Conserva- tory of Music, proved most cieariy the thoroughness of the work being done. Every candidate passed, and a large percentage took first-class honors. In the development of fine art, some new features were introduced such, iiis wood-carving, pyrography, etc., that gave incroai ed intercot to the work o£ the class. In the deparcmeut of elocution, there was no falling off in merit, as shown by the various rec ' .tals given during the year. The interest in the commercial de- partment was a little above the aver- age, some day studcnta attending from the town for private instruction in phonography and type-writing. The department of domestic, science gave unmistakable signs of increasing vigor and popularity. Some of the brightest students, one oi whom ' was a literary graduate of tha previous year, entered upon the work with zest and enthusiasm and s emed to appreci- ate and enjoy the provision made for their instruction. Some new leatures were introduced, such as lunches and dinners, that helped to swell the . in- terest. It is certainly very encouraging to review the work of the year and mark thci evidences of progress. Judging from present indications there is no likelihood of any deminution in com- petition It least in the near future be- tween the various schools and colleges, hence the absolute necessity of keep- ing in the foreground in equipment accommmodation and teaching staff if the College is to continue to grow and prosper. Located outside the city, nd hav- ing to encounter the popular; fallacy that nothing strictly first-class can be expected elsewhere, it has (been found necessary to exert greateri effortsr in the direction of superiority, thanks do which, little by little, the Ontario Lad- ies ' College is triumphing over this po- pular notion or prejudice, and are reaching such a commanding position amongst the college o£ this country that they are attracting to their halls many of the most desirable and pro- mising students that are seeking high- er education. This accounts for the attendance of this coUegiatev year (be- ing opened withr a larger attendance than that of last -year, and the pros- pect for a large influx of students after the summer holidays is unusual- ly good,. The Objects of tfie uoard. Below is given thei a-eport of the Board of Directors o the Ontario Ladies ' College and Ontario Conserva- tory of Musia to the Methodist Con- ference, as it affords such a excellent view, of the present status of the Col- legQ and its work— The Board of Directors o£ fthei Ont- tario Ladies ' College and Ontario Con- servatroy of Music, Whitby, Ont., take pleasure in presenting toi thist Con- ference their twenty-eight annual re- port. The number of boarders en- rolled is 133 ; the day students 36. Constant and healthy progress has baen the key-note of our endeavor, and iti is gratifying tot all concerned, to know that our aim has been accompli- shed. Each successive year in the history of the College has been markexi by some added interest, either in the shai e of attendance, equipment, or en- largement. Having thoroughly imbibed