Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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vox COLLEGII college closing. The soloists were Misses O ' Hara, Bryce, lyanceley, Bulkley, Parrish, Stidston, Howe, Alcock, French and the Misses J. and Ida Sutherland. MivSS Bryce, in a separate vocal number, was vocifer- ously recalled for a repetition of her song. Miss Henderson was heard in a reading, The Flag of England, which she recited in finished style. In the evening, after prayer by Rev. Mr. Crossley and an organ solo, by Miss Swan, the diplomas were conferred and certificates presented to the num- ber of about sixty. A very interest- ing feature of the evening ' s proceed- ings not on the programme was the unveiling of a very handsome and life-like portrait in oil of Dr. Hare, executed by Miss McGilliVray, of the College Art Department, and its pre- sentation to the college by Dr. With- row, in a felicitous speech of congrat- ulation to Dr. Hare and to the col- lege on its magnificent record of over thirty years. The portrait and its original were received enthusiastical- ly by the students w ith musical hon- ors. The painting was accepted for the college by the chairman, Mr. R. C. Hamilton, President of the Board of Directors, after which Dr. Hare expressed his deep appreciation of the gift, speaking in glowing terms of the stall, which is now more united and efficient than ever before. The gradu- ates were eloquenTly addressed by Rev. N. H. McGillivray, the keynote of whose woYds was that the young women should go forth from the col- lege halls possessed of and inspired by a philanthropic faith, faith in their mission and their ability to help their fellows, the only life wor- thy of being aspired to. Live, and. help to live, would be a noble mot- to for them. Let them have a high ideal and aim, and whether they play upon the piano or that other as beau- tiful instrument, the cook-stove, let them put their soul in it, and give their best service to life ' s work. The following diplomas, medals, and prizes were awarded: Commencement, Tuesday, 7.30 p. m. — Prayer — Rev. D. O. Crossley. Organ solo (Selected), Miss Agnes Swan, A.O.C.M. Conferring of Diplomas — Literary : M.K.L-— Miss V-ietoria Clerke, Thedford; Miss Ordelia Conn, Ottawa; Miss Luella E. J. Fear, Ex- eter; Miss Clara German, London. Musical : A.O.C.M.— Piano, Nor- mal Course, Miss Iva Harrison, Smith ' s Falls. Vocal : Miss Blanche O ' Hara, Madoc, Out. Art — (a) Drawing and Painting from Life, Miss Ollie Berkinshaw, Calgary, Alta.; Miss Grace Robin- son, Niagara Falls, Out. (b) Arts and Crafts, Miss P fhe Hinson, Ham- ilton, Bermuda. Commercial : Miss Helen Cam- pazzi, Saratoga Springs, New York. Domestic Science : (a) Normal Course, Miss Luella E. J. Fear, Exe- ter, Ont. (b) General Course, Miss Mary El- liott, Prescott, Out.; Miss Efhe Kea- gey, Dundas, Ont.; Miss Clara Mcln- doo, Fresno, Cal. Short address to graduating class, by Rev. N. H. McGillivray. Presentation of Certificates. Musical (Toronto Conservatory). Intermediate : Piano — Miss Iva Harrison (first class honors). Miss

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vox COLLEGTI 7 came into beiiii] the ' ' Trafalgar Daughters ' an organization fraught with the greatest importance to the future interests of the great body of students who have passed through, and still will pass through, the O. L. C. A l)anquet followed this meet- ing, which was a most delightful af- fair. Mrs. O ' Sullivan, of Toronto, who entered the college in ICS74, and who carried oil the two gradua- tion medals in her course, acted as toast mistress in presenting a num- ber of appropriate toasts, which were very ablv olTcred and replied to. Among them were the ' ' Alma : Iater, ' ' ' ' The Faculty, The Grad- uates, ' College Reminiscences, Sister Associations, ' ' Trafalgar Daujrhters and Canada. In the evening, the ex-pupils ' concert proved to be perhaps the most enjo3 ' able of all the functions in connection with the anniversary. Mrs. E. E. Starr presided very ably and graciously, surrounded on the ])latform by the officers of the newlv-formed societv. ] Irs. Norton, daughter of the late Jas. Holden, one of the originators of the college, read an address of warm welcome to the former stu- dents, paying a high tribute to Dr. and Mrs. Hare, and expressing the hope that this was but the beginning of many happv reunions of the kind. Mrs. Fraine Cook, of Minneapolis, responded happily for the ex-pupils, alluding feelinglv to the happy asso- ciations and inspiring influences of the college in bvgone days, advising all students that the only vorthy life to aspire to was the life of usefulness and service for others. She concluded with a recitation, which delighted ev- eryone. Dr. Hare, in adding a wel- come on behalf of the staff, declared himself proud of ' he long line of stu- dents of the college, especially of the enthusiastic gathering of the dav, which supplied, what he had always felt to be a lack, a bond of union among all alumnae and for the help of the college. Judge Smith spoke on behall of the directors, himself one of the original directors. He spoke brief- ly of the history of the steady ad- vancement of the college. l Iiss Row- ell, the president of the Trafalgar Daughters, in a brief but very grac- ious re])ly, bore testimoin- to the spirit of comradeship that animated them, and hoped it would continue to grow to their mutual profit. The pro- gramme was uniformly excellent, and was immen.sely enjoyed by a crowded music hall. Those taking ] art were Miss H. Dixon and Mrs. McGee McClelland, Brockville; Miss A. Chown, Kingston;; Mrs. Atkinson and Miss Sutherland, Toronto; Miss N. Smith, Oshawa; Mrs. 0 ' Sullivan, Toronto, and Miss Swan, of the col- lege. The formal clo.sing on Tuesday afternoon and evening was, as usual, a brilliant function. The special train from Toronto brought, besides the usual quota, a number of the mem- bers of the Toronto Conference, now in session. The beautiful grounds of the college never appeared to greater advantage than this year, and de- lighted the visitors. The main fea- ture of the afternoon programme was a rendition of the cantata, King Rene ' s Daughter, by a chorus of sixty voices, under the leadership of Miss Smart, Miss Chown acting as accompanist. This w as charmingly rendered, this year ' s choral class tak- ing their place worthily in the long line of such, wdio have in successiv e years delighted the visitors at the

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vox COLLEGII 9 Cicely Cotter (lirst-class honors), Miss B. Mus rove (honors), Miss Delia Johnston (honors). Vocal — Miss Dora Howe (honors), Miss Minnie Bnlkley. Junior : Piano— Miss Mabel Adler (honors), Miss M. Bulkley (honors), Miss K. Code (honors). Vocal — Miss Frank Jaynes (hon- ors), Miss Delia Johnston (honors). Miss Grace Jaynes. Primary : Piano — IMiss Blanche O ' Hara (honors), Miss Edith Bryce. The theory certificates will be an- nounced later. Art: Decorative Art — Miss Iva Wal- per. Cookery : Misses Sue Dale, Jean Grayson, Edna Hersee, Daisy John- ston, Ethel Johnston, Kate Ormsby and Annie Stewart. Bible History : Misses Edna Har- per. Mary Moore, Ethel P. Martin, Grace Martin and B. Wheaton. Vocal Solo, Ecstasy (Life of a Leaf), (Ashford), Miss Ida Suth ' r- land. Awarding of Medals. Gold Medal, by His Honor, Judge Mclntyre, for the highest standing in the M.E-L- course — Miss Luella E. J. Fear. Citizens ' Gold Medal, by His Hon- or Judge McCrimnion, and Messrs. Willis, Stephenson, Richardson and Cormack, for highest standing in the Piano Normal Course — Miss Iva Har- rison. Gold Medal, , by R. C. Hamilton, Esq., Toronto, President of the Board, for highest standing in the Vocal Course — Miss Blanche O ' Hara. Bronze Medal, by His Excellency the Governor-General, for excellence in singing — Miss Edith Bryce, Bran- don, Man. Gold Medal, by the Hon. Senator Cox, for highest standing in Art Course — Miss Grace Robinson, Nia- gara Falls. Silver Medal, by J. S. Barnard, Esq., London, Out., for second stand- ing in the same course — Miss Ollie Berkinshaw, Calgary, Alta. Vocal Duet, Serenade, (Schu- bert), Misses Ida and viean Suther- land. Awarding of Prizes. Prize for Arts and Craft ' s Course, given by Prof. F. McG. Knowles — Miss Pvflie Hinson. Prize for Commercial Course — Miss Helen Campazzi. Prize for British Plistory (senior class) — Miss Pauline Ivey. Prize for First Year German — Miss Frances Browne. Prizes for Croquet, given by John Rice, Esq. — ist. Miss Edith Bryce; 2nd, Miss Minnie Bulkley. Prize for Tennis, given by Dr. Hare — Miss Helen Campazzi. Prizes in the Musical Department given by Messrs. A. S. Nordhei- mer. Piano (intermediate) — 1st prize, Miss Cicely Cotter; 2nd prizes, Misses Johnston and Musgrove. Junior — Miss Mabel Adler. Vocal (intermediate) — Miss Dora. Howe. Junior — Miss Frank Jaynes. Addresses by Rev. Dr. Potts, Dr. Jackson and others. God Save the King. College will re-open September 10, 1906.