Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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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.

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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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12 VOX COLLEGII. (From the Chronicle-Gazette-Standard), ONTARIO LADIES ' GOLLEGE, Summer Closing Festivities as Usual a Very Great Success. MANY HUNDREDS PRESENT. A Special Train Brings Many from Toronto. Presentation of Prizes to the Successful Pupils — Youth and Beauty Handsomely Costumed— Hish Class Concerts— Some of the Quests Present— Full Report of the ProceedlnKS. The closing exercises of the Ontnrio L. ' dies ' CoHftge of V. ' hilby are ilways an avjp.picious occasion, but oevcr were they more so than in the leafy June of 1903. Year aftier year it has. been closed with increasing eclat, until now it takes, its plar« among the great fix- ed educational ins.til utions oC the con- tinent. Friends from far and near assembled to do honor to its closing feativitija, and thus show their hearty co-oj oraTion and sympathy with this jvopular home of higher education for young ladies. And the giris. too, were quite atxicus to greet them, for n-t- tur.iiiy they eagerly looked forward to t ' ' e day when they could leava the college for a well-earned r.-st during the hot summer vacation. There was nlob a gloomy face to be seen; all was brightcess, laughter and .song as they, In laevys and in white and other pretty dresses, fluttered here and there to greet and converse with old friends as each one ariived. The splen- did grounds, Ithe bro:id sweep of lawn, the circling paths, the spreading ma- plea, the tennis courts, all made a per- fect picture — ir, fact all the college surroundings seemed to be in sympa- thetic accord with the serene happi- ness which unstintingly abounded wherever the eye turnclh during the two weeks of the closing exercises, CLOSING RECITALS. The first of the ' losing recitals was thit givfci by ihe pupils of Misses Wright. iVlcTaggarl, and Peilcy on Tu- esday evening, Juno 9th, It was well attended, much enjoyed, and re- flected credit alike to both teachers, and pupils. Those who appeared on the piogramme were — Misses Cook, Gallagher, Boyce, McLean, O ' Hara, Dey, Harrison ,GiiIfiLh, Chown, D. Campiizzi, Turk and E. Freeman. The second of the series of closing concerts, was given by the .senior elo- cution class on i ' riday evening, June 12th. Miss Richardson, a graduate in Oratory, jecited very wc ' l. Sbe is natural and symiiathetic in her deliv- ery, quite vers;itile and appreciative, and brings out the true hum or of her selections. Her w.ork shows concen- tration and deep e.tudy. Miss Knapp, anotlier graduate in oratory, also re- cited well.; She has a sliong voice, and seems to like and enjoy her char- acters as she recites. She and Miss Richardson both lespondcd to hearty encores. Misses Moysey, Beatty and Ost ' ' ander. who will e;ich receive cer- tificates, in oratory this year, all re- cited very well, and were encored, but there was not time to ic.=j[.ond. Miss Perley and Miss Bryoe sang as well as u.sual and received the deserved api- preciatio.i. The last number was the dagger scene from Macbjtb by the graduates. This was goo i. There was the same force as well as natu- ralness about this which characterizes all the wor k of these talented young ladies. Miss JBadgley recited with the usual success and hearty encore. On the following Friday evening, June the 19th, the grand concert hall of the college was a raia filled to en- joy the general concert, when the lovers of music, song, dramatic effect, and oiocuFiOQ showed the highest [)- prei ' ialion oC the t-ilc.nted performer-s who hjve mastered these arts - h rough their college training. Meyond ihese remarks., the programme will speak for itself.— Organ solo, — Miss Cook. Piano solo, — Autumae, Chami- nade, Miss V. inter. Vocal solo, — Because My Love is Mine, ' Co wen, Miss Rryce. Sleep walking scene from Mac- beth, Shakespeare, Misse-s Oetiander Beatty and Moy.sey, Piano solo, — Lea Sylvains, ' Chami- nade, M.i.ss Taylor.