Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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4 VOX COLLEGII. our most hearty congratulations. You are certainly original and full of bright ideas, which we graduates fully appreciate and enjoy in more ways than one. If you had been here a few minutes ago our faces and actions would have proved this. But as one of the marked talents of the undergrads is, I believe, character reading I am certain you can see well satisfied countenar.ces and happy hearts before you. There has certainly never been a more promising class in the College, and one thing which you already have been credited with is the organizing of a standard class pin. Now, if you continue in the way you have started probably your standing will reach that of the pre- sent graduating class. I might say surpass it. only with such a class of physical developments besice me I am afraid it would be dangerous. Let me thank you for this delightful repast you have so kindly given in our honor, and wishing for you every success in the future allow us to drink your health. To this Miss Moysey responded: It aflFords me great pleasure to express, on be- half of the class, our thanks for your good wishes. That we will try to honor the place you leave us you know. No doubt with the aid of our originality, marked talents, and character reading we will be able to do so. The honor and pleasure of enterta ining our grads of ' 03 is sufficient thanks. Again thanking you for your kind wishes, I may say that we will indeed be honored if we reach the high standard set by the graduating class of 1903. ' ' Miss Michaelis then rose and proposed this toast to the grads : I am, indeed, pleased to have the pleasure of speaking to the seniors of ' 03, and there is one thing I can say about you all, you have been one of the brightest classes we have had for some time. In behalf of the undergraduates I now propose a toast. We wish you all success and happiness in the new lite into which you are entering. Miss Knapp responded with the words: I consider it a great privilege and honor to speak to the class of ' 04 on behalf of ihe grads of ' 03. We are very grateful to you for your good wishes, and also for the many little kindnesses you have shown us during the year. The large class of undergraduates have been a strong support in all onr undertakings, and we wish for them the greatest success in their final year ' s work. We are proud of our grads, and have good reason to be. They have the God speed of all, and we predict for each a bright future in their chosen spheres. H. B. CLASS HISTORY. Judging from the concordant way in which the members of the graduating class of ' 03 have worked together that quotation, I shall pass through this world but once ; if there is any good thing, any kind thing I can do, let me do it now. I shall not pass this way again, seems to explain the pre-eminent feeling that has existed among us. Our meetings have all been very delightful, and unless some special classes or an examination demanded our presence at two o clock, we enjoyed reading the notice (which was always written in very large type), Meeting of the graduates in the chapel immediate ' ly after dinner. Very important business. All })tust be present. Our first meeting was called by our worthy president, Miss Petnerbridge, to arrange for a Graduates ' concert. Many suggestions were made but nothing definite was decided. Of course it would not do to settle such important business without considerable meditation. Perchance the musical girls or elocutionists might do more than the M.E. L. ' s, art or domestic science girls; that would be almost criminal. At first we decided to have for one number on the programme a mock faculty, but failing in our attempt to obtain a plot which would be worthy of being brought to faculty we dismissed the idea. However, not without spend- ing an evening in wild merriment, in spite of several interruptions. After three or four meetings we succeeded in getting the programme arranged to the satisfaction of all, and our very original secre- tary. Miss Wilson, procured the swagger-sticks and class colors, green and white. We choose for our emblem the four- leaved clover and for our motto Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum. One of the numbers on our programme which seemed to be very much appreciated by our expectant audience was a class song, written by Miss Wilson. After the concert all rushed for the chapel, where ice-cream and candy were served. Oh ! what a clamour there was until the dishes came and then — Now, you ' ll give me this dish. I was here first and paid you long ago. ' ' Yes, would be the reply, but before she was

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Vox Collegii Forsan et haec olim meminisse juvabit. Vol XX WHll BY, JUNE, 1903. No. 15 CONTENTS. ACCROSTIC, O. L. C. — Helen L. T. Badgley. Class Day— H. B. Class History— B. Webster, Class Prophecy — E. Milligan. Class Poem — L. Richardson. News From Abroad — Letter — Muriel Parker, ' 03. Tennis Tournament from jlc a Vic oriana. Account of Closing Exercisi s. Directors Report. List of Social Events Since May ist. Notes. — H. B. Editorials. — Helen L. T. Badgley. Music — D. Faed. Art.— Emma Wood. Oratory.— L. Richardson. Domestic Science— N. Chapman. Y. W. C. A.— A. Petherbridge. Personals. Locals. Exchanges. 0. L. C. Out-vie our college no one can. Not one in Canada so famed, The largest and the best it is. Applause it hears from far and near. Recount its virtues great and small. In vain ' twere in this verse to try. Only we ' ll say that first it stands. Love, truth and right its creed has been. Always its foremost purpose good, Dear to each heart that e ' er has claimed Its kind protection for the while, Endeavoring through each speeding term Study or pleasure to persue. Can we e ' er forget the pleasures ' Of the days that here were spent ? Let us never in the future Lose the good that here we gained. Ever as the years go by Grant the perfect harmony Enjoyed by all at O.L.G.-Helen L. T. Badgley. CLASS DAY. graduating class. Colors — Green and white. Emblem — Four-leaved clover. Motto — ' Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum. President — Miss Petherbridge. Secretary-Treasurer- Miss Wilson. Members — M isses Webster, Milligan, Edmison, Wilson, Seccombe, Gumpricht, Taylor, Swan, Wood, E. Fead, Leggate, A. Pritchard, Knapp, Richardson, Silcox, Chapman, Craig. junior class of ' 93. Colors — Black and gold. Emblem — Yellow daisy. President — Miss Michaelis. Secretary-Treasurer — Miss Evva Freeman. Members — Misses Cameron, Cook, Campbell, Chown, E. Freeman, O. Freeman, Griffith, Glad- ney, Lanceley, Michaelis. Mooney, Moment, Nisbitt, M. Smith, L Smith, Simonds, Stone, Turk, Ver- melyea, R. Winter. The junior class has had many pleasant meetings, and are now on a good foundation. They will be ready to enjoy class pleasures to the full next year. The pins are very pretty and the girls seem original and ambitious, so we predict for them a year of pleasure and progress when they return. The dinner they gave to the graduates was a great success in every way, and a credit especially to the junior Domestic Science class. The guests knew how to appreciate all the care and thought which had been spent in preparing it at this busy season. The decorations were very dainty and appropriate, being a combination of the emblems of both classes, clover and daisy, very tastefully arranged. It was after this dinner that the two classes met for the first and probably the last time as exclusive bodies. The history, prophecy and poem were read, and toasts were given. Miss Emma Wood toasted The Juniors in these words : Allow me to extend t,e th? graduating class of ' ej

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vox COLLEGII. 5 aware of what was going on the dish would be gone and — what a disappointed look came to that poor girl ' s face. Meanwhile some of the ever- thoughtful Domestic Science girls were preparing hot chocolate, etc., down stairs for the poor, weary, inex- perienced grads who could not tell you what the ice-cream tasted like. This evening was such a suc- cess we decided right away to give something else, but could not name it until we had a meeting. The result was a Chocolate Evening. Committees were appointed and business was done up in a much shorter time than the previous evening demanded. From 6 to 6.30 the teachers were entertained, after which the students were admitted. The very attrac- tive poster which was made by the art graduates seemed to arouse the curiosity of all and had the desired effect. The trip to Oshawa for the photo is yet to come, and our pins and rings have not arrived, but we anticipate great pleasure in both, and also should add to this history the pleasure enjoyed at this dinner given in our honor by the juniors. Our term is almost over, and although there is much to divert our attention at present, we shall in the future often recall the pleasure enjoyed while we were together as the graduating class of ' 03 at the dear old O.L C. CLASS PROPHECY. We prophesy that Marion, after years of hard de- bating, will finally decide it is her duty to go to the foreign field as a missionary. Here we picture her trying to introduce the M. E. L. course (her favorite one) into one of the heathen colleges. Our little Eastern Artist we see in a large studio filled with easels, and seated at these easels are little men and women of color trying to draw, and bravely endeavoring to imitate their master ' s good work. We see our Daisy with her longed-for wish ful- filled. She is known the world over; she is one of the most noted organists of Europe. Also amazing the crowds with her wonderful voice and her flying fingers. We prophesy a grand and brilliant future for our two dramatic girls. Our ' star has not yet set, although she has passed the three score years and ten. Our clever Lean piece of humanity will still captivate audiences with redoubled magnetism. A vision of a platform looms up before our eyes. There in the midst of the teaming thousands stands our sweet-tempered Nellie holding forth on woman ' s rights, and completely over-powering even the men with her eloquence. There comes before our gaze an old woman whose name is not Taylor now. Pleasant and happy- looking, no peculiarly noticeable feature until she raises her hand, an d then why do people stare ? Her fingers taper down to a pin point, all caused by practicing so much in her youth. The music still continues to pour from these fingers, although she has passed the century mark. What is to be for Bea will be. We see her happily surrounded by so many little humming Bees— all busy making fudge and little mud pies. Following in her steps we see them at the practical part of domestic science. No dypepsia or indiges- tion troubles any of this household. There comes before our vision a vivid picture of an old woman legging it as fast as she could go, carrying under each arm sketches from art gallery to art gallery, clutching them with her small sun- burnt hands. Never will Sammie ' s sketches float aimlessly over the ocean. At the head of one of the world ' s renowned co- educational colleges will be Madame Wilson, while on her brilliant career as a concert singer, at- tention will be attracted to her as filling every requirement— mentally, morally and physically — necessary for the position of such a dignitary. With the sweet winsomness displayed when hostess at a Domestic Science dinner, we shall find Grace attending to her husband ' s clerical friends. We know her fate is a minister, but whether Con- gregational or Presbyterian we cannot yet tell. If we could take a peep into her kitchen we would always see a pot of chicken broth and jelly stewing for their sick parishioners. We prophesy for our Dutch lassie a brilliant and successful career. Vast amphithetres will be thronged to hear the exquisite music given by Frau- lein Gumpricht and the Polish gentleman commonly known as Paderewski. We find Blanche, the devotee of literature and science, presiding over a household. This will be a happy and healthy family, as all will be taken care of in a scientific manner. We picture her as a very shy, retiring little wife, but shining in the domestic science anrl nursing department of her little home. Standing before a lo-foot canvas we see our white- haired painter, splashing away preparing for her