Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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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.

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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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16 VOX COLLEGII General Programme of Commencement A eek. Thursday, June 12th, 8 p.m. — Pre- sentation of Hamlef by members of the Dramatic Class. Friday, June 13, 8 p.m.— Concert by Undergraduates. Saturday, June 14th, — Graduates ' Day. Private— 4.00 p.m., class exer- cises, consisting of oration, poem, prophecy, etc.; 6.00 p. m., ban- quet given by Juniors to Seniors, fol- lowed by toasts. 4.00 to 5.30 p.m.. Art Exhibit. Sunday, June 15th, 7 p.m.— Bacca- laureate sermon in the Methodist Tab- ernacle, Whitby, by the Rev. R. P. Bowles, D.D., Chancellor of Victoria University. Monday, June 16th. — Trafalgar Daughters ' Day. Private— 3.30 p.m., reception by officers of the Society ; 4.00 p.m., business meeting ; 6.00 p. m., banquet followed by toasts. 8.00 p.m., concert by Trafalgar Daughters. Address of welcome by Dr. Hare, to be replied to by Miss Merrick of the To- ronto Chapter. Address to the grad- uates by Mrs. Jas. Hales, of the To- ronto Chapter. Tuesday, June 17th. — Commencement Day. 3.30 p.m. — Concert on arrival of special train from Toronto. 5.00 to 7.00 p.m. refreshments. 7.30 p. in. — Conferrine of diplomas, awarding of prizes, etc. Address by Rev. L. W. Hill, B.A., of Burlington. TUKSDAY, JtTNR I 7tH, .3 .SO P.M. (on arrival of special Train from Toronto.) Cantata— A Daughter of the Sea by F ' . W. Cowen. Characters : The Sea Maid— Soprano, Miss Ethel Drinkwater. The Sea Witch— Contralto, Miss L. Gillis. The Sisters — Choral Class. Chorus— The Sun has Set. Chorus- The Golden Haired Maid. Solo— (The Sea Maid) It was the Night. Chorus— Wish Not That. Chorus — In Her Cavern. Scene— (The Sea Maid and the Witch; I know the Boon. Solo (The Witch, and Chorus), Then Sleep, While o ' er Thee. ' Choral Interlude — She Wakens Again. Chorus— Sister, We Come, Thy Life to Save. Solo— (The Sea Maid) How Calm and Peacefully He Sleeps. Finale — (Sea Maid and Chorus) Farewell to Mists. Mr. Arthur Blight, conductor. Miss Vera Hagerman, accompanist. The Angelus (Porter), Miss Alice Butler. Capriccio Brillante Op. 22 (Men- delssohn) , Miss Florence Oberholtzer. Orchestral accompaniment on organ —Mr. G.D. Atkinson. The Lover of Music (Van Dyke) . Miss Katherine Dynes. Tuesday, 7.30 p.m. Praver —Rev. M.E. Sexsmith, B.A., LL.B. CONFERRING OF DIPLOMAS. Literary (M. E. L.)— Miss M. Con- stance Dingle, Toronto ; Miss Margery W. Rowland, Milwaukee, Wis.; Miss Katie M. Stephens, Bowmanville. Ont. Oratory— Miss Elizabeth M. Butler, Woodstock, Ont.; Miss Katherine Jane Dvnes, Boston, Mass.; Miss Hester Es- telle FoUis, Palraerston, Ont.; Miss Corona, Evangeline Garnham, Cayuga, Ont.: Miss Mina Elanore Loucks, Campbellford, Ont.; Miss Hazel Purdy, Port Perry Ont. Commercial — Miss Mary Edna Muir, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Household Science — Miss Marion K. Bovd. Bronte, Ontario ; Miss Edna F. Marwood. Calgary, Alberta ; Miss Florence Mvrtle Pervical, Brock- ville, Ont.; Miss Josephine Gardener Tavlor. Lyn, Ont.; Miss May Thomp- son, Whitby, Ont.