Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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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

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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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vox COLLEGil. the spiiit of improvement, our Col- lege cannot stand still— It. must go forward. The great success of the past few years is very encouraging to the mem- bers of the Board, and yet our confi- dence in the tutu re growch and pros- perity of the College is not based on these alone, out on the consciousness of strength and efficiency in the Col- lege management, on the loyal devo- tion of our students to their Alma Mater, on the fresh and unmistakeable signs of a more widespread interest in the solid and thorough class work that we are doing, and on a more gen- eral and hearty recognition by pro- minent educators of our foremost plao.3 in the education of young women. A prociiss of differentiationt has been takino- place in the minds of thoughtful parents respecting the real merits of the various schools and colleges, and as far as we are abie to judge our Col- lege is steadily rising in the conii- dence and esteem of every member of the community that is in the y.osition to form a correct opinion. We do not hesitate to state that one of our advantages is in being near a large city, and yet; outside the city limits. We are away ' from the artificial and restrictive conditions of city lite In an almsot ideal location, with unrivalled buildings, and with beautiful and ex- tensive play grounds affording ade- quate facilities for exercise in the open air. No wonder then that many vho are feeling the deteriorating physical effects of city environment, or v ho are suffering from cramped and ill- ventilated school rooms throughout the country, ar« coming , to our Col- lege for a newi lease of life as well as for a sound education. It is a con- stant occurrence at the College to hear visitors si3eak of the healthful appearance of our students, as well as our magnificent College property. In other reiK)rts we have given pro- minence to our exceptional literary course extending through two year ' s work of th i University ; also to our advanced Conservatory course in pipe organ, piano, violin, tiieory, guitar, and the marked success of our students in the departmental and musical exami- nations ; aiso to our fine art course under the direction of one of our most able Canadian artists, making siieci.il mention of out-door sketching and l ainting ; also to our extensive cour- ses in oratory, commercial subjects and domestic science. In this rei)ort wiei wish to speak si)ecially of the care we are taking to promote the health of our students. ;E;hysical cultur© m ao iintimately, con- nected with mental and moral culture, as well as hygiene, that we deem it necessary to give a halt hour a day to systematic physical training under the tuition of an expert with a view to the promotion of physical grace( and beauty. Mere exercise may conduce to awkwardness or evea to physical de- formity, if indulged in for the sake of recreation only, and not with a view to the remedying ojf existing physical defects. We intend in the future to give still more attention to this mat- ter, and to make it an important part of our education. The success which our students have achieved in their competitive athletic tournaments with the students of other colleges is a further proof of the opportunities af- forded them for physical exercise. The interest in horse- back riding has Ibeen revived, and during the present ses- sion we have a class of fifteen. An- other provision that we have ' made to ensure the comfort and health of our students is the engagement of a trained nurse, whose services are giv- en to them free of charge. They go to her as to a mother for advice, and oit n her judicious over-sight and at- tention prevent dcotor ' s bills» and promote vigoxoiis health. Several par- ents have expressed iheir high apprec- iation oi this fresh mark of our inter- est in the physical well-being of our students, and have taken pleasure for this leason in recommending our Col- lege to others. Through the kindness of Mrs. Mas- sey Treble our domestic science depart meat has baen greatly strengthened during the year. No young lady now need say that during her College edu- ca.ion sh- is b lag educated away fr. m the home lite, as abundant facilities are bc ' ing afforded to every student to obtain a thorough ' and practical knowledge of household economy, if sho so desire. Th.i rule OL thumb principles, handed down from generation to generation, will not me it tlie wants of this progre- .siv3 age. We need the latest develop- ments of science ai plied not only to the secuiing oi fooa, but to its proi er s dection aad preparation to meet the exigencies of modern life. It has bo en our experience that life in our Collage halls ' tends not only to broaden the mind and arouse the dor- m int intellectual faculties, but to i)ro- mote ..tudaut good le lows hip and a ile- iinefl and dignified deportment. ' i ' he religious li.e of the college is al- so carefully guarded, and much spirit- ual good is being acoomidished. We thank the members of this Conference for the support so cheertuily and ably