Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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vox COLLEGII the social graces is greatly lo jc de- sired, hence we urge our uuderits to take an interest in their various clubs, societies, receptions, etc.; we give them talks on social subjects, and en- deavor to remove awkward stillness and formality, and produce thai grace and charm of manner that mark ;he gentlewoman. The selection of a May Queen each year also helps in the di- rection of social culture. It is our firm conviction that our college was started under Divine Guid- ance and Leadership, and that its con- tinued success and prosperity are due to the fact that God ' s blessing has been given lo it. Other institutions may rest upon a different foundation and succeed, but in the case of the Ontario Ladies ' College we believe it to be true that unless the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it. We do not profess to al- ways succeed in changing thoughtless girls into devout and prayerful ones, but we do profess to make it our chief aim to throw around them helpful in- fluences, and so to seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit in all our teaching, that we may at the same time mould and improve the spirit and the charac- ter. We believe in looking well to our methods of teaching in all the depart- ments of study, so that we may meet the requirements of ambitious stu- dents, but over and above this, we en- deavor by Bible Classes, Mission Study Classes, Y.W.C.A. meetings, and daily prayer, to inculcate the love and fear of God as the highest duty and privilege of every intelligent individ- ual. We consider that a great blessing has come to our college through the annual meeting in July of the Inter- national and Interdenominational Con- ference for the study of the Bible and Missions. May Day. The morning of the 24th, a day al- ways eagerly looked forward to by O. L.C. girls, dawned bright and beauti- ful, giving fair promise of being quite favorable for the annual May Day ex- ercises. At 10.30 a.m. the girls, teachers and guests assembled in the concert hall to hear an address on the ' Tdeal Wo- man, given by Dr. Hughes, of Toron- to, Ont. This was followed by the election of the May Oueen and her two Counsel- lors. To be elected May Queen is per- haps the greatest honor which can fall to the share of any girl throughout the year, for it shows that she has made herself loved and respected by all her companions. This time Corona Garnham was chosen, and her counsellors were Kath- erine Dynes and Dora Patrick. After the election the next thing on the programme was the crowning of the Queen, which took place on the lawn. Corona certainly looked very sweet with her train held up by ' ' the twins and a crown of white flowers on her head, as she walked up to the throne and took her place between Katherine and Dora, to watch the May-pole drill and folk dances which followed. When these were over everyone went in to lunch, and about an hour later, the hay-racks arrived for the crowning event of the day— the picnic to the lake. It is not necessary to describe this, for everyone knows what a splendid time a hundred and fifty girls could have beside the lake, and one and all en ' oyed the picnic thoroughly. On the return from the lake fire- works were let off and then all retired to rest, tired from the unaccustomed excitement, but happy in the know- ledge of a day well spent.

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12 VOX COLLEGII Class Poem. Ho ' w swiftly the moments are ' flying, The dawn of our childhood so fair Has passed into (beautiful girlhood, With its dreams of the future so rare, We fashion bright crowns that forever Encircle each heart with their light ; Then daily pursue with new courage Our search after knowledge and right. And some of us seek after music. And some the sweet care of the home ; While some with their Greek and their Latin As B.A. ' s and M.A. ' s would roam. And some hope to thunder orations. And some have ambition to sing, While some would endeavor in business Their tributes of honor to bring. To some shall be given great riches. To others bright jewels of fame, And some deeds of kindness and mercy Shall ever be linked with their name. Ah ! some must tread pathways of roses, While others must follow the cross ; And some shall be crowned with successes. While others with sorrow and loss. But all must press onward as women, Engaged in the conflict of life, With all that it brings us of triumph, Of heartache, and sadness and strife. Goodbye to the days of our girlhood. Goodbye to our dear 0. L. C. Goodbye to our dear fellow students, And to our beloved Faculty. Whatever the future shall bring us. We ' ll everyone strive to be true To all that is noble and lovely, And, loved Alma Mater, to you. And now in the year that is coming We ' ll give to the Juniors our place. While we must go forward determined To live for and strengthen our raoe. BELLE ELLIOT. Extract From Dr. Hare ' s Report. The benefit of a college education is not to be measured simply by the a- mount of knowledge that a student has gained, nor even by what she has become at the completion of her course, though it should extend over several years, but by what she has been inspired to be and to do with her col- lege training after she has left the di- rect influences of college halls. If the whole environment of the college, if its bracing atmosphere, both in the class room and out of it, have really inspir- ed her, have breathed into her soul a longing for a larger and more useful life than she ever thought of before, then the probability will be that she will not settle down into an indifferent life, but will go on growing and im- proving from year to year and enlarg- ing her capabilities for every kind of helpful service. That our college h s kept in the foreground this ideal of successful training is shown by the character and efficiency of our stu- dents, and from the many commend- atory letters received from parents and guardians. One of the advantages of college life is the opportunity it offers students oi becoming acquainted with other stu- dents from widely separated parts of the country, and of forming friendships that are likely to be perpetuaied throughout life. Sometimes these young people cross a continent to meet in our college. For instance, we ha e had a student from St. John, N. B., rooming with one from Vancouver, B. C, and also one from the Yukon, rooming with another from Jamaica. These were representative girls who would likely rise to positions of in- fluence in their communities, and who might some day be able to entertain or assist one another. There is per- haps no place in the world where a young woman stands so completely upon her naked merit as in a r ' : sideu- tial college. It is here that she nses or falls in the esteem of her ns.sncia- tes, because of her resourcefulness, her courtesy, her beautiful Christian character, and not because of the con- tents of her father ' s purse. We consider that the cultivation of

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14 VOX COLLEGU Hamlet. On Thursday evening of commence- ment week the Elocution Department put on Hamlet. The principle roles were taken by the Senior girls, the juniors very ably tilling in the minor parts of officers, courtiers, soldiers and pall bearers, giving promise of a good Senior Class next year. Each girl suited her part exceedinglv well, especially Miss Bernice Green, post-graduate, in the title-role. Hith- erto we have usually seen Miss Green lin graceful, poetical, and what raiuht be called womanly parts, but the wide range of her ability was brought out by the forceful and brilliant manner in which she performed this difficult role. Miss Alice Butler as Ophelia, daugh- ter to Polonius, was sweet and duti- ful, carrying out well the sad but pret- ty part. The dignity and weakness, and particularly the motherly affection of the Queen of Denmark were present- ed with great ability by Miss Corona Garnham. Miss Dynes ' as Horatio, friend to Hamlet, showed gentle but firm power, her well controlled voice, ringing with friendliness, seemed to run through the whole play like a sweet strain of music. Mi sDh l Pur as ghost of Hamlet ' s fathe ' r, broiigEt out all the mystery and gloom connected with the character, and in that of Laertes, son of Polonius, was stern and revengeful. Miss Estelle Follis, aS Polonius, also as one of the grave dig- gers, showed her special adaptation for old and humorous parts. We would make special mention of Miss Mina Loucks, in the role of Cladius, King of Denmark. Besides her strong, lordly manner, her facial expression was exceptionally good. The only bit of weakness in the whole play was where the Queen drank the poison, intended for Hamlet. The King ought to have made more vigor- ous efforts to prevent her, but it was scarcely noticeable, and on the whole the play was conceded to be a great success.