Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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6 VOX COLLEGII. wifely care jellies, cold soup and a few fresh eggs. All these delicacies are to be gratuitously distri- buted among her husband ' s and indigent parish- ioners. As she travels along the dusty highway, she wishes that a kind conference will see fit to station them next time in Oshawa or some other city where street cars can relieve the monotony of the distance. 7. But while some find happiness and content in the glare of publici y, others find the simple joys of domestic life more satisfying to the heart, and so as to dip into the future, I seem to see our little Johnny-jump-up putting her college training to good us ' e in keeping the household accounts. Her coquettish tendencies have led to a change in posi- tion from that of typewriter and stenographer to head of the household. There is a certain desire to find out things, almost amounting to inquisitiveness, which develop later in life, but a well balanced brain and the firm but ten- der guidance of her husband lead her safely through the dangers with which such a tendency might beset her paths, and she emerges triumphantly to view with placidity, a life of peace and contentment. 8. Ten years from now I see our bright and radiant Morning Glory not dallying with the festive coone, but instead, working devoutedly among the heathen in the Fiji Islands. At first she finds it difficult, but soon she sweetly soothes the savage heart with soft poems of the sun- set. Anon she arouses them to interest and exciting thrills by scenes from Macbeth, or she improves their morals by Gi me at e ' er hand saw. And so |»m day to day she persues her gentle ways and wins m from their fierce and deadly feuds on the field battle to indulge instead of elocution — any en- unter equally sanguinary but perhaps less latal. 9. And what about Jack in the Pulpit? ' all we allow her desires to make her own future. ) ! no I that would be altogether too prosiac. So, itead of going to Darkest Afric.i or being travelling jretary to the Y. W. C. A. in the dim distant :ure, we see her in her own small but well ap- inted laboratory experimenting with paragoric, Dthing syrup and new food for infants and a few ler harmless chemicals, while a pleasant visaged man idly strokes his Titian moustache, dreaming ppy dreams of the hours spent in the end class- )m of the O. L. C. And now the mystic scroll is about done. I seem to see dimly another name more shadowy even than the rest. It is easier, much easier, to judge of others in perspective than of ourselves, our own hopes and fears obscuring that clearness of vision which we see whrt is surely in store for others. Yet, me thinks, I see as in a vision an aged spin- ster whose modest attainments in domestic science and other useful accomplishments expend them- selves in alleviating the necessities of the poor. As though lost in reflection she sits before the open fire- place, and through her mind there float visions of golden time, bright faces of laughing girls, light- hearted and happy, and deeply she wonders in how far the prophetic vision of the seer of the class of 1902 has become accomplished.— ' Black Eyed Susan. (class poem.) The graduating class of naughty-two l8 the very best class of the year ; They ' re clever, good-natured and quick to eschew, And pretty, no need to compare. First there is Mies Hollyhock, stately and tall, She ' s one of our M. — E. — L. — S.; We count her the best of them all, Her qualities we cannot tell. Jack in the pulpit stands stiff and firm, Stiff with her drooping head she stands. We all must toe the mark in turn Or we will soon be in the happy land. Bachelor Buttons, we all know her When she sported round on the green ; She ' s dead in love with a young i)reacher. And soon no more will be seen. Then there ' s Four o ' Clock, not two o ' clock, For she never comes early, but late. If she isn ' t there at two o ' clock, Of course it will do at eight. The Morning Glory is the beam of the day. Chucked full of fun to the nrek ; If you ever feel blue, just go her way, And she ' ll fill you with mirth by the peck. Did you ever see Trillium ? the flower of the cup, You ' ll hear her from morning till night, She gets on the platform, her music to drop. And he will ad-Vance with delight.

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vox COLLEGir. 5 Graduating Class of 1902. CLASS PROPHESY. Lillian Wilson — Trillium. Ma jgie McConnel — Shamrock. Daisey Harvey — Japonica. Isabella Dale — Hollyhock. Tottie Hall — Four o ' clock. Viva Giles — Bachelor Button. Gladys Cliff — Johnny-jump up. Helen Badgley — Morning Glory. Ina Kelly- Jack in the Pulpit. Nevada Webster — Black-Eyed Susan. PROPHECY OF CLASS I902. This beautiful array of flowers, whose names, doubtless, you have seen and recognized, have long been known to us all. We have seen them grow in beauty side by side, a, pleasure to the eye, and a constant source of delight to the authorities We have watched them accumulate vast stores of all the leading varieties of knowledge, and we meet to- gether now on the near approach of that time which shall see them scattered abroad, to diffuse, let us hope, the sweet odour of good words and better deeds. But well as we all know them and have known them, who shall pierce the veil which hides that which is to be — who shall attempt to read the inscrutible face of fate or question the sphinx of des- tiny. Yet, as we here lay the foundation of those beautiful superstructures of an after li(e — as we here develop those tendencies which will subsequently influence our actions, it might be possible to present in some small measure the future lot of the indi- vidual members of this bright garland. The fame of sweet Irillium, ' ' for instance, has already gone abroad, and her liteiary abilities have lately been discovered and commented upon by ' ' Frizzle Top, the local genius, and in the dim, mysterious vista of the future I seem to see her trilling thrillingly as of yore, while wondering mul- titudes applaud and welcome with glad hearts the rising star. 2. Our Shamrock, with her happy, contented nature, has surmounted all the difficulties which beset tae path of the struggling artist, and the mystic mirror shows her an important member of the Royal Academy. Her works have achieved world-wide renown, and are hung in the galleries of the House, the Vatican, and, oh ! pinnacle of fame ! in the frqnt parjors of the leading ladies ' col- leges of the American continent. To her handsome villa of the highlands she retires for a well-earned rest, ann there we see her, wilh joyful abandon, weeding the onion bed, which promises odorous joys for sleepless nights. 3. Japonica : — Fate has decreed that Japonica will wander far over land and sea, and eventually take up life in a far off eastern country. There I see her revelling in tea gardens and roses, and most artistically clothed in the fanciful draperies of the eastern woman. Surrounding her are men, clever and learned, who seem to enjoy her delicious tea and appreciate at the same her flow of wit and humor, and further, I see one who stands above all other men in her heart, and associate with him much that speaks of peace and happiness. Nevertheless, I see trials and sor- rows which the natural serenity of her disposition will enable her to overcome. 4. Hollyhock : — Who would expect to see our quiet and dignified Hollyhock occupying the enviable position, the queen of society, in a western city.? Her youthful aversion to tripping the light fantastic, and her bright smile and ready wit make her the life of every social gathering. Her hand has been sought and won by Augustus Courtleigh Vanderbilt. In her dreamy moments she wonders if she could ever have, been a demure, retiring bird at the O. L. C. 5. I see our Four-o-Clock transplanted to the congenial soil of Marlbank, where the loving friend ship of her earlier days will be converted into a life long attachment with best Marlbank cement. There she will flourish brightly, having resigned all thought of the stage and the hard work which such a life demands. Her greatest pleasure is to sit dreamin in the twilight, and often, when the inspiration upon her, to write thrilling poems. 6. Bachelor Button — Now mtends returning to her maternal ancestor but if the mystic ancestor deceives me not she wi not remain there. For it will be much more plea sant to enjoy that freedom to come and go for whic she vainly pines, and which, perhaps, might not b opened under the parental roof more than unde that of her alma mater. Along a country road I see her wending ' her ' ay on her arm a basket in which are stored away wit

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vox COLLEGII. 7 It never would do to leave the Shamrock out For the Irish are not behind yet ; The jokes will fly out like a water-sj out, If her tongue is properly set. Johnny-J ump-Up Golden Hair, Prompt in time to answer back Here and there and everywhere, Breaking her pitcher without a crack, Black-Eyed Susan, talkative mite, A nurse she intends to be somw day, Busily sewinf from merning till night ' For the light-haired coon far away. At last comes Japonica small, It behoves me to speak mayhap A word not of two bitter gall, But you ' re never without a fool while You have Japonica Jap. Daisy Harvey. 2)omc0Uc Science The college year has now come to a close, and we are sorry to say we will not spend any more pleas- sant hours in the Domestic Science room on Satur- day morning. Our second course was so interesting that it was with regret that the last lesson came to a close. On Saturday, June 14th, we gave a dinner to some worthy friends from town, and by their smiling faces and complimentary remarks we are assured that they seemed to be satisfied with our attempt. The domestic science girls are much sought after and much in evidence when there is any special service to be done. The two juniors of D. S. class served at the graduate ' s dinner on Friday, June 20th, and were of much credit to their teacher (who was far away) and the class as a whole. Miss Madison, our instructress, bid us farewell on Monday last, and has gone to her home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We sincerely hope to welcome her back in September and carry on the good work. We are sure that the superintending of the sum- mer cottages and homes will be perfect, and the many tired mothers will have a vacation from the responsibilities which have always depressed them in previous summers. The Dinner. One of the most pleasant and enjoyable of the closing functions of the college was the dinner given by the students of the domestic science class to a few of their friends Saturday evening, June 14th. Precisely at 7 o ' clock the guests assembled at ' the cottage, and shortly afterwards made their way to the domes- tic science apartments led by Dr. Hare, escorting Miss Nevada Webster, the guest, of honor of the evening. The dining-room was beautifully decorated with the class colors, yellow and white, while bouquets of the class flower, the daisy, adorned the table. Amid such surroundings and especially with such lovely visions hovering round, it was not surprising that a slight undercurrent of excitement, which is so necessary to the success of any social function, per- vaded the assembly. ' The menu was one that would tempt the most fickle of appetites, each dish proving more enticing than the last. The following is a copy : — SOUP. Consomme a la Royal. FISH. Halibut Souffle. Salted Wafers and Cheese. MEAT. Fricassed Chicken, Rice and Green Peas. SALADS. Tomato and Boiled Dressing. Wafers. DESSERTS. Lemon Pie. Orange Sherbet. Macaroons. Salted Almonds. Chocolates, Cafe Noir. Orange Punch. After ample justice had been done to the various courses His Honor Judge McCrimmon, in his usual pleasant manner, proposed the toast to the young hostess, and added, with a merry twinkle in his eye. that he thought they might all be called ' ' jolly good fellows. ' ' Mr. Thompson then replied on be- half of the ladies. After this the guests adjourned to ' the cottage, where they met their charming young hostesses, and spent a short half hour in music and conversation, when the gathering broke up. Among those who sat down were : Miss Nevada