Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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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.

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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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vox CX)LLEGII 15 Vox Collegii Terms of Subscription — To resident stu dents, 35 cents ; to Trafalgar Daughters, 50c to all others, 75c. Vox Collegii will be mailed to any address on receipt of price. Advertising rates on application. All communications should be addressed to — Vox Collegii, Whitby, Ont. Contents Class Biographies 2 Graduates ' Day .... 8 Class of 1913 Oration 8 Will of Graduating Class .... .... 9 Class Poem 12 Extract from Dr. Hare ' s Report ... 12 May Day • . . • . . 13 Hamlet H Editorial 15 General Programme .... 16 Y.W.C.A .... 19 Trafalgar Daughterg .... 20 Music 21 Household Science .... 23 Fireside Notes .. . ... .... 24 lO the Faculty, Students and Friends of Ontario Ladies ' College this number of Vox, Gollegi ' is respectfully dedicated. Editorial. During the session of the Bay of Quinte Conference which was held in Whitby, the faculty and students ' of Ontario Ladies ' College entertained the members of the Conference at a garden party held on the College lawn. One special feature of the afternoon ' s entertainment was the basket-ball game. After the May Pole drill and folk dances, which were enjoyed by all, lunch was served on the lawn. Owing to the non-appearance of Dr. Curelly, who was to have delivered an address on the Tombs of Egypt, Dr. Carman, General Superintendent of the Conference, kindly took his place, and gave a brilliant address on the Modern Excavations of Egypt. The selections given by the Misses Green, Oberholtzer, Tucker and Drink- water were also greatly appreciated. We are sure that the visitors left with a very warm feeling in their hearts for all connected with the O.L. C. As we separate and go to our differ- ent homes, we will carry with us from this centre of learning many good in- fluences. May we not allow the growth of our lives to be stopped, but allow it to expand and blossom into rich fruit. Especially may we each be of service to our fellow beings where ever our lot be cast. May the coming years be full of richness, full of development in any work we enter upon ; let us continue to cultivate and strive to attain to the high spiritual, intellectual and moral ideals which have been held up for us here. Let us carry away with us the true spirit of our Alma Mater, and be loyal to her always. The art exhibit which is given each year during commencement week, was opened on Saturday, June 14. The work done in oils, water colors, char- coal, pastel and china, was displayed in the chapel and drawing-rooms. The splendid array of articles made a pleasing sight, and told of indus- trious, faithful work. We would like also to speak of the Art Needlework department under Miss Donaldson. The reception room was arrayed with centre-pieces, pillow tops, bags and dresses which had been done in the classes this year. It was a splendid exhibit, and both Miss Don- aldson and the class are to be congrat- ulated upon their work. We are all proud of our girls that tried exams, in swimming and life sav- ing, and did such splendid work. A picture of the medallion winners ap- pears in this issue of the Vox.