Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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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.

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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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vox COLLEGII. 13 Reading, — Arena Scene trom Quo VadLs, Sieukiuwiez, Miss Knapp. Piano Solo, — Soisseau J ' ctais, Sen- selt, MLss Gumprlcht, Vocal Bolo, — When Love l3 Kind, Moore. MLss Michaelis. Reading, — The Other Wise Man, Van Dyke. CVliss Richardson. Piano solo, — The riistla of Spring, Sinding, Mi-vs Wilson. CONCERT BY FORMER PUPILS. Perha[y5 one of the most pleasing features in connection with this year ' s closinig festivities was the concert giv- en by former students on Saturday evening, June the 20th. It was in- deed a treat.. The fine fea.,s,t of mu- sic, the sweet singing of the soloists, the elocutionary efforts, and the me- lodi£ as strains of the violinist all drew forth hearty expressions of ap- proval and delight which mus.t in no small measure have gratified the per- formers... At the conclusion Dr. Hare expressed his pleasure at the success of this, re-union, said the credit of its inception was due toTMiss Eurkholder ' s energy, and how one (Mrs.. Hire) un- avoidably absent through illness, ho- ped to be with a similar gathering next year if Miss Eurkholder ' s desire for an annual gathering of former pu- pils can be accomplished.. Following is. the programme given — . l.Organ Solo, — Miss Gertrude Ross, A.O.C.M. 2. Violin solo, — Mis.s Edna Real, 3. Reading, — Miss Evelyn Hall, M. 4. Instrumental solo, — Miss Helen Mitchell, A.O.C.M. A.T.C.M. 5. Vocal solo, — M ' ss Elleda Per- ley, A.O.C.M. A.T.C.M- G. Violin So)o, — Miss Edna Real. 7. Vocal solo, — Miss Florence Dea- cou. B. A. 8. IiiStrumental solo, — Miss Hel- en Mitchell, A.O.C.M. A.T.C.M. 9. Vocal solo, — M iss Elieda Per- ley, A.O.C.M. A.T.C.M. THE COMMENCEMENT. A special train from Toronto reach- ed the college grounds on Monday af- ternoon bearing a couple of hundred who wished to participate in the af- ternoon and evening proceedings. After the concert the iguen s - were given the freedom of the buildings, and later on refreshments were served in the basement. The commencement exercises followed in the evening. SOME OF THOSE PRESENT. Among those present were, Hon. Chas,. Drury, President; Mr. R. C. Hamilton, Vice-Presideat, and Mrs. Hamilton; Mr. John Riie, Secretary; Dr. and Mrs. George H. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. L. T, Barclay. Judge Mclntyrc, Mrs. Mc- Intyre. A. S. Forster, o ' ' Oakville ; H, W. Ringham, Principal Lirown, Prin- cipal Hogaith, Prof, W. J. and Mrs. G ' eouwood, Prof. llaTrison, Rev. L. W, Hill, Rev. Dr. J. V, Smith, Rev. E. :B. and Mrs. Lauceley, Ruv. Dr. J. F. and Mrs. German, Rev. Mr. Legate, Rev. G. W. Dewey, Dr. and Mrs. McGUIi- vray. Rev. Mr. and M s. Gold, Mr. and Mrs. Winter, Mrs. H. M. Llight, Judge and Mrs. MoCrimmon, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Halch, Mrs. J. H. Dovvney, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Whitfield, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wicks, Mr. IliU. of Brook- lin, Mi;s Scott, Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Taylor, Mi5s Soilett, R iV. J. and Mrs, Abraham, Mi.is M. Donaldson, Misa Dow, Mi s Whitiield, Miss Agnes W. Dow. Miss Kate Fi-ascr,. Mrs. G. V. Martin, Mr. P. M. Thorupson, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cormack, Mr. and Mrs. C. W., Smith, Mr. H. H. Black, Dr. and Mrs. Meldrum, W. 11. Toang, of Oak- ville, Mi 58 Burkholder, Mrs. Jas Bar- clay, Mrs .Jas. Ilolden, Judge .Smith, Mr .and Mrs. James Lawiie, of Morris, Man., Mrs. Allen Fisher, Miss Edna Pattison, Mrs. Reginald German, Mr. Thomas Huntur, Mr. Thos. Divies, Dr. T. Alexander Davics, Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Webb and Mrs. Rout. Williams of Oihawa, Rev. C. O. Johnston, Dr. W. Adami, Rav. J. H. Harris, Rev. M. CE. AVilso.i, Mr. and Mrs. Wiuurs, Mrs. German, Mr. F. W, Hodson, Mr. and Mrs. Ogden, Dr. FotherLngham, Miss Jo ' iei, Mrs. I ' orsythe Grant, Mrs. and Miss Eva Burke, and Miss Manning, oE Bowmanville, Mrs. H .M. Blight, Mrs. A. Fisher, Mr. T, Hunter, Dr. T. A. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Webb, Mrs. E. Harper, Miss Harper, Miss Page, Rev. T. J. Edmison, President of the Bay of Quiijle Conference, Geo. A. Ross, Rev ' . H. Eruory, Miss Milr.e, Miss Ross, Miss Pennington, Miss Atchison and hosts of others whose numes we cannot just now call to mind. THE CANTATA. ' The cantata of King Rene ' s Daugh- ter was a part of Monday afternoon ' s delightful programme. It was sung by fifty-five sweet voices, and some excellent soloists, special mention of which might be given to Misses Lil- lian Wilson, Seocomb-3, and Snider, and its rendlLion was greatly appre- ciated. Miss Peiley, a resident vo- cal teacher of the college, sang very effectively in Dudley Buck ' s In Thy