Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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10 YOX COLLEGII. deeds the shores were the scene. A world of pic- turesque landscape rises before our eyes, aware as we are that this famous lake is a treasure-house of natural beauties. Let us entrust ourselves to its waters till we ha ' -e explored all the recesses of its curiously winding shores and have enjoyed all the beautiful effects of light and shade which unite with the striking char- acter of its scenery to render it a paragon of beauty. In front of us strttches the bay with pretty summer cottages dotting its shores. Our eyes turn upwards to where the mountains raise their proud crests. The Rigi has one advantage over all other moun- tains, for it has its situation among three lakes. It is like an island peak, and the sheets of water sur- rounding it impart a unique and incomparable charm to the landscape. The Rigi-Kulme is the culminating point, and at sunset we made a visit there, where I imagine some three hundred tourists had gathered. I feel that I cannot do justice to the overpowering grandeur of the prospect. Words cannot depict the beauty of a landscape two hund- red miles in diameter, including the fourteen lakes, the undulating country north of the Alps, the Jura, the wonderful Black forest; while to the south, in dazzling whiteness, rose a host of towering peaks forming a snowy garland as sublime and unsullied as on the day of creation. Below were sapphire blue lakes, villages and grassy meadow lands, and range on range of mountains surround us. It was impossible to gaze on this glorious scene without our souls and hearts expanding with the beauty of this earth of ours. Lucerne is a splendid place for walks, so one bright morning we left our hotel and took a little zig zag path that led past an ancient tower know as the Unoth, up to the heights above, up which there is also a carriage drive. The Cutset is little more than a hill, yet it commands a sur- prisingly fine view of the quaint little town on the Reuss river. Before our walk was ended evening came on, the soft evening of Switzerland. The leaves of the chestnut trees rustled in the breezes that swept gently over the rippling waters of the lake, and the peaks of the snow-capped mountains flashed and reddened as though they are no longer cold but glowing with a cellestial fire. The valleys, even, were ablaze, while over all, the shadow of twilight had fallen on the valleys. Softly swelling and dying the sweet clear tones of the vesper bell were heard. Through the foilage of the trees the electric lights flashed, and on the lakes, boats, with their colored lights, glided hither and thither, while the songs of the happy occupants were heard across the silent, dusky wafers — the Naples of Switzerland, a title it well deserves ! If I could compress into a single sentence all the exclamations and thoughts uttered in the many lan- guages it certainly would be this : How lovely is the earth and how glorious life. Gazing on Lucerne thoughts of a more sombre character are impossible. With wishes that some day in the near future you, too, may see and enjoy all its beauties with your own eyes. I am sincerely yours, MuRiLL Parker. ANNUAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT. Agreement re Whitby-Victoria Tennis Matches. Subject to Ratification by A. U. Executive. Be it understood : 1. That the players for Victoria be limited to those taking a full undergraduate course, and that those for Whitby be limited to resident students. 2. That when one college has a majority of two in the total number of wins the other shall be per- mitted to call in any graduate or former student of the college wha was eligible to play while in atten- dance. 3. That in case of a tie the tournament shall be decided by an extra match which may be either a double or a single. 4. That competition shall corjtinue for twenty meets, the college having the majority of victories at that time to be permanent holder of the shield. 5. That the matches be semi-annual, the meet to be at Whitby in the spring and at Victoria in the fall, the date of the matches to be decided by mutual consent. There was a good deal of scrambling to catch the train on the morning of Victoria Day. Eighteen in all assembled at the Union depot. The morning was ideal ; so was everything else except the car. Many interesting incidents regarding the trip down might be related, but we will simply remark that the train threw us off at O.L.C. gate, and we were very cordially welcomed by Miss Burkholder and Dr. Hare. It would be hard to imagine a more enjoyable day.

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vox COLLEGII. 9 Algiers, and early the next morning, just in time to see a most beautiful sunrise, we were rowed ashore in small boats by the picturesque natives. The city was built on the side oi the hill, and the streets rose one above the other like tiers in a theatre. The first place we went through was a terribly squalid quarter known as Arab town, ' ' where the streets were dreadfully narrow and not very clean, and paved with cobble-stones. Along these alleys were the shops of the natives, dark squares cut in the rock. In the doorways sat the merchant, cross- legged, with his long black pipe or herkah between his lips. At the side was placed, on a low tabouret, a cup of jet black coffee, from which he solemnly took a sip now and then. But so much filth and squalor disgusted us, and descending again into the city, we went into one of the mosques, with its shining minarets and marble pillars. Before entering we must either remove our shoes or put sandals over our own, as it was be- lieved we would profane the holy building. At- tempting to walk A ' ith the sandals on gave one the sensation of trying to learn how to skate ; so as best we could we shuffled along in the wake of our guide. In front of the pillars were natives busily engaged in saying their devotions, while not stopping their sing-song monotone their eyes followed us about. One old man read his Koran, starting at the back ; of course none understood what was said. We went from here to the governor ' s palace, which may be visited while he is absent, and as this took us an hour or more we had just time to hurry to our boat and scramble uj before the gangway was pulled in, and once more were off again. Genoa, our last stopping place, was reached in the next two days, but there we visited only the Campo Santo, or city of the dead, famous for its wonderful statuary. From the time when we left Genoa till landing at Naples, our destination, we spent the time in taking last walks together with our newly-made friends. At last the time had come ; we were at anchor at Naples. Natives in picturesque costume surrounded and welcomed us with sweet songs to the notes of guitar and tambaurine. We threw them pennies and watched the dexterity with which they caught them in the extended umbrellas. Good-byes were said and promises made of future meetings, and at last we were off the boat. It seemed strange not to hear the familiar swish of the water and the regular beat of the engines, and we left many a regret behind us, for life had been pleasant these two weeks at sea, and friends had been made. But it came to my mind as our ship slowly sailed from our sight, how true it was, that after all we ate but ships that pass in the night. As our time here was rather limited we did as much sight-seeing as possible, starting off the next day early for the ruins of Pompeii. At last we were in the Silent City of the Dead. We saw the Roman forum and amphitheatre and also the homes of famous Romans. The rtreets were very narrow with but room for one chariot to pass. In the stones were still the ruts worn by the carts. One could very well spend hours here going over each place carefully, but as we had a long drive to go we very reluctantly left. Our hotel was very pleasantly situated on a hill, and from our windows we obtained a fine view of Mount Vesuvius and the Islands round about. But to tell you all would but prove wearisome to you, so let us hurry on to Rome. Truly, it earns the name of Eternal City. Rome, that in its many-sided complexity endears itself to one and all, has a fascin- ation that makes one long for its many beauties. There is a tradition still believed, that he who drinks at night of the waters of the fountain of Trare and casts a coin to its depths will return a ain. On the day of our arrival we visited the wonder- ful Colosseum in the evening, and as it was moon- light the enjoyment was deepened. It was a sight I shall never forget, as we stood in that vast and darkened amphitheatre that had stood well the storm and stress of years, even centuries. The feelings of strange emotions struggled within us as we saw, in fancy, the terror-stricken human beings as they cowered before the first growl of the infuriated lions waiting impatiently to fasten their cruel teeth into the quivering flesh of their victims. Thus it was of old ; they paid the penalty of their steadfast adherence to a hated faith. So true the words : — While stands the Colosseum Rome shall stand, when falls the Colosseum Rome shall fall, and when Rome falls with it shall fall the world. Let us go on now to Switzerland to the Lake of Lucerne. Who is there whose heart does not beat faster as he reads this name, which recalls to us all that we have heard of the sublime scenery of this Lake Lucerne, the magnificent description of Schil- ler and the history of William Tell, of whose heroic

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tox COLLEGII. 11 You will see that we were beaten in the tennis. The defeat, however, did not seem to afifect the composure of the guests, and the day was one of education as well as entertainment, for we had an excellent opportunity of seeing how they live in one of the first educational institutions in the country. The College authorities are to be congratulated upon their equipment, location and discipline, which can- not fail to assure, as in the past, the patronage of a large constituency. No ordinary quill could describe the scene at leaving, so we will simply submit a few facts — one hundred and thirty girls on the crescent at the college door — no handshaking, for what mortal would face such a problem — three conveyances, 35 people. The trip home was on a par with anything Mark Twain could describe for abbreviated accommoda- tions. Some monopolized the stove in the smoker, ' ' others a huge pile of luggage, while the greater number stood outside on the platforms and amused themselves by dodging cinder showers and wonder- ing what it would feel like to be sound asleep. Next year we ' ll not lose the tennis. The score was as follows : — Miss Swan, O.L.C, vs. Miss Dingwall, Vic, won 6-3, 6-1, by O.L.C; Miss Richardson, O.L.C, vs. Miss Jeffrey, Vic, won 6-4, 6-1, by O.L.C; Miss Freeman, O.L.C, vs; Miss Wilson, Vic, won 6-1, 7-5, by O.L.C; Miss Chown, O.L.C, vs. Miss Grange, Vic, won 6 I, 6-3, by O.L.C; Misses Swan and Richardson vs. Misses Dingwall and JofTery, wbn 6-1, 6-1, by O L.C; Misses Freeman and Chowri vs. Misses Wilson and Grange, won 6-1, 6-3, by O.L.C. As there are but six events in each tournament, it somehow looks like a victory for O.L.C, unless it is not true that figures never lie. That not a single set came our way demonstrates fully the superior playing of the Whitby ladies. The latter are to be complimented, especially for their accurate placing. This undoubtedly was the reason of their decisive victory. — Toronto Acta Vietoriana. Oh, there are moments in man ' s mortal years When for an instant that which long has lain Beyond our reach is on a sudden found In things of smallest compass, and we hold The unbounded shut in one small minute ' s space. And worlds within the hollow of our hand — A world of music in one word of love, A world of love in Que quick wordless look, A world of thought in one translucent phrase, A world of memory in one mournful chord, A world of sorrow in one little song. Such moments are men ' s holiest — the full orbed And finite form of Love ' s infinity. — New York Tribune, COLLEGE SOCIAL LIFE. After working hard during the week the recrea- tions and social life of the College makes a pleasant diversion. The following is a list of the events since May 1st : — At Home, No. 8 Main, 3 to 5 p.m., Friday, May 1st. Talk by Miss Reynolds, World ' s Secretary of Y. W. C. A., 6.30-7.30, Friday, May ist. Social evening in drawing-room, 8 to 9, Friday, May 1st. Graduate recital, 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 5th. Talk on Social Settlement Work, by Miss Carson, 8 p.m., Friday, May 8th. Chocolate supper given by the graduates, 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 15th. Senior elocution recital, 8 p.m., Friday, May 15th. At Home, No. 9 Main, 6.30 to 8.30 p.m., Saturday, May i6th. Tennis tournament between ladies of Victoria University and O.L.C. girls, May 25. Recital by Choral Class in Music Hall, Whitby, Wednesday, June 3rd. Dinner given to graduates in Domestic Science, 7 to 9 p.m , Friday, June 5th. Recital by Choral Class in Music Hall, Oshawa, Saturday, June 6th. Address by Rev. J. Abraham before Y.W.C.A., 2 p.m , Sunday, June 7th. Music recital, 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 9th. Dinner given by juniors to graduates, 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 12th. Closjng elocution recital, 8 p.m., Friday, June 1 2th. ; Moonlight ride to the lake and around town, June 18th, 8.30 p.m. Graduates recital, 8 p.m., Friday, June 19th. Concert by former graduates, 8 p m., Saturday, June 20th. Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. J. V. Smith, Sun- day evening, June 21st. Commencement exercises, Monday afternoon and evening, June 2 ' nd.