Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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vox COLLEGIL rendered to our College. Signed on behalf o£ the Board, Geo. A. Cox, Hon. President. Chas. Drury, President. John Rice, Secretary. The Concert. On Friday evening; the- closing; con- cert was held, and a rich musical treat was the result. Rev. Ur.. Hare; open-, ed the proceedings; in a fitting man- ner, and announced the following pro- gram—Organ, Grand Chopur, Hol- lins, Miss Molndoo. Piano, Rondo, E. flat, ' Weber, Miss Seccombe. Read- in ' X, BoDby Shaltoe, Homer Greene, Miss Heal. Vocal, Irish love, song, Lan:i:, Miss Sutherland. Piano, Fan- tas ' c Impromptu ' , ' Chopin, Miss Crabb. Vocal, When the tide comes in, Barnby, M ss Michae ' Ls. Reading, Th.- . Race. Ralph Connor, Miss Biggs. Violin, (a) Melodie, Moszkowski, (b) Scherzo , David, Miss Beath. Piano, Va S i Capr ce, Chamiaade, Miss Wil- son. Vocal, Selected, Miss Fraser. Reading, The Resurrection, Sir Edwin Arnold. Miss Merner. Piano, Tambourin, Ralf, Miss Gumjiricht. Vocal, (a) Slumber Song, (b) Heart- Longings, Genett Smith, jkiss Rice. Oi gun, Concert Overture, C. minor, Hollins, Miss Swan. Th3 S turaay Art Exhibit. A steady stream of Visitors saunter- through the rooms in- whichi the art exhibition was held. The improve- ment in this department was again no- ticeable, and all were loud in praise of the unusual excellence ot the work. The display n ot only covered the us- ual exhioit of chinar painting from flowers, out also very fine portrait and landscape work, asi well as some fine si)ecimens of wood barving and phrography. Graduates ' Recital. On Saturday evening the new Franc- es Hall, which is over one hundred feet in length and finely adapted for the purpose, was ' well filled to enjoy a rare treat in the graduates ' recital, thr; program of which was as follows— Reading; The Party, Dunbar, Mi ' s Badgley. Reading, A Charming Wo- man, Jerome, Miss Hall. Vocal solo, Let the Bright Seraphim, (Samson), Handel, Miss Wilson. Reading, The Angel and the Shepherds, Lew Wallace. Miss Badgley. Reading, Margaret the Martyr, Anon, Mise Hall. Reading, The ohstractive Hat in the Pit, Austey, Miss Badgley. Reading, How Gavin Birse put it to Mag. Lownie Barrie, Miss Hall. Vocal splo, Walt;!; Song (Romeo and Juliet), Counod Mi ss Wilson. Reading, The Bandit ' s Death, Tennyson, Miss Bad- gley. Reading, The English Flag, Kipling, Miss Hall. One of- the most enjoyaole events in connection ' with the evening ' s program was the elocu- tion contest for a gold medal prize, given by the Hon. Senator Fulford, of Brock ville. There were a number of young ladies taking this course, but the contest had narrowed to two, the interest centreing about Misa Helen Badgeley and Miss Lottie Hall, and ajs each had many admirers, the interest was intense, although a very pleasing feature being that at all times there existed the utmost friendliness - and amiability between the rival contes- tants and their supporters. The sel- ections were varied, and gave ample sco[je for versatility, ranging ' as they did so AS to emorace the humorous, pathetic and tragic. The excellent work of these young graduates reflect mu h cred t upon their ins tructor, Miss Teskey, who, while giving much at- tention to voice and gesture, has not neglected the psychic, a phrase so frc quently overlooked in this study. Miss Lottie Hall has a charm ing per- sonality, a rich, full and sweet- toned voice, and a reserve force seemingly unlimited, as no climax is too high for her to reach. In gesture she is grace- ful, natural and impressive, especially in the more tragic roles. The many students md Whitby friends will be interested to learn that Miss Hall contemplates a course of advanced studieis a I the Emerson School of Ora- tory, Boston, and will attentively fol- low! the career of this talented young lady. Miss Badgley possesses an easy manner that at once wins and in- spires confidence in her audience. Her voice is sweet-toned and very flexiolc. Her facial expressioni Ls exceptionally good, heing able to convey her thought with a look or simp ' e gesture. Her movements remind us of the famous Bernhardt, whose grace won from a cov)temix)rary the striking expression She acts from the crown of her grace- ful poised head to the tips of her dain- ty feet. Her emotion is spontan- eous and natural, the transitions from laughter to tears exhibiting much versatility— in fact Miss Badgley gives tlie impression of enjoying and living her characters. Four numbeis each were rendered, and at the con- clusion of the program so excellent was the work and so close the contest, that the staunchest admirers hesitat- ed at hazzarding a guess or attempt- ing to i ick the winner. The com- mittee of judges, composed of Mrs. Thompson, formerly a graduate of the

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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

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vox COLLEGII. O. L. C, and later bF ' tho Boston Sch- ool of Oratory, His, Honor Judge Mc Crimmon, of this town, and Rev. John E. Miles, of the Whitby Baptist chu- rch, retired for consultation, and re- turned a verdict awarding ' , thej gold m ' Hlal to Miss Badg ' ley. The decision m t w th the hearty and general ' ai - provul of all present. The) vocal, sel- ections were rendered in an efficient manner by Miss Wilson, accompanied by Miss McTaggart, who modestly and wisely supports and follows her pupil. Knowing the voice ' iai the thing. Encouragement seems the aim of the excellent teacher. Spirituality. If there is one feature of Ontario Ladies ' College life more than another which receives careful attention, that one is the cultivation of a religious sentiment. It is little wonder, there-: fore, that sucli a, long processioni of CoUoge students wended their way to the Methodist Taoernacle last Sunday evening to join in the service of praise and to hear the Rev. Dr. Brecken, of Mt. iSll son Univor ity, New Brunswi- k, ]r a h ihs tac ca ' aureate sermon. He ably discoursed u yon. the 33rd cha- 1 tor of Isaiah, 6th verse— And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and, strength of salva- tion; the fear of the Ijord is his trea- sure. Stability in thine time, Dr. Brecken went on to say, evidently was a reference made by Isaiah to good King Hezekiah during thel troubleous times when the Assyrian army was coming down uixjn him. Isaiah fore- told Hezekiah ' s coming victory. It was in answer to prayer. God always hel])S those who do as (did good Heze- kiah and had confidence in His stren- gth, stability and their salvation. That is why there was no ijanic when the Assyrian hosts came down. Thi is comprehensive of Christ and. the chii tiin age— we trust in the stabili- ty of God. It has been true to us in all times. Even in our time, wisdom and knowledge represent stability as is shown from the unhappy struggle in South Africa, and its final influence for good. Jesus shall reign. He de- sired to give a practical, talk to our young friends gathered here to-night, whose very i)resence lends to the im- pressiveness of the occasion. He plea- ded for their staoility as implied in his text. If knowledge is properly poss- ess ' d it must oe indirectly based upon the immortal soul, and oe a liower for good. Whether in music, in art, in literature, in all callings, we ought ' tjo try and get nearer to nature, and thus nearer to God. If we are to be the better for these accomplishments, we must, consciously or unconsciously, pay tribute to our Heavenly Father. If we are not blind, to our own short- sightedness or our apparent ignorance we will confess we are not qualified to us-i our knowl-dge as it is intended un- til we gain the staoility referred to by Isaiah. With Sir Isaac ISewton ' s great knowledge we see him,, just like a little child, Dending at, ' the sea-shore and picking up a pebble while the great ocean rolled on that he might sift out d refined and appreciated sen- sitiveness from the sands. Thus do It is our privilege to imitate them, some meekly obtain their knowledge. Loudly procl limed knowledge never tawes. The knowledge we possess is e-isily seen in our home life. A truly refined lady never finds pleasure in ultra-fashionable society. We have seen instances of this where society ladias have come to see the hollowness of fashion and of their own choosing have turned their efforts into slum work. They get possessed of a feeling of ennui, as thei French would say — a sort of hungry, sick, tired, weary of worldly pleasure feeling— and strike out into the world to accomplish some good. Books are our safe companions. So if a man is known by the com- panions he keeps, his home life in books readily shows what we are. Books talk to us in our leisure hours, and Ie:id us to knowledge. Knowledge is a power too in opening up a specu- lative thought to us. We then grad- ually speculate uponi the future, and the boys and girls are led to think out a calling in life. Many of the higher ones are to-day wida oj[)en ' to girls as well as to the boys. Of coursQ some say it would be Ijetter if we had not this speculative knowledge, as it is overcrowding the professions. Per- hajjis it is doing this, out if it contin- ues thoae possessing knowledge will Degin to turn their attention to other walks in life for the betterment of all. Why should not ' a farmer or his wife be just as well educated as the law- yer | They would be more resourceful, and thereby more useful. He had no prejudice against the higher branches of learning. They are a power for usefulness, and the man knowing most about them will know most about God ' s eaching3. The call to-day is for intelligent enthusiasm— men and women all on fire. It is a divine gift. While we want enthusiasm, we, want intelligent, helpful, prayerful, reve- rential enthusiasm. There never was yet a convert who did not hunger for usefulness, for knowledge, and for wisdom, such as is six)kon of in the