Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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10 vox COLLEGII Club, Editor of the May Court Club, and first counsellor to the Queen Regent of 1914-15. Hurelia flDcatb And those about her shall read the per- fect ways of honor. Buffalo sends us this talented musician, the gold medalist in piano. We were glad to welcome her back to our midst last fall after she had taken a year ' s rest at home. However, we feel, that she has more than made up for lost time in car- rying off one of the highest marks in the Toronto Conservatory of Music. To all ' ' Really has been a true friend, Sunday evenings especially, when she so very willingly charms us by her music. But it is not by her talent alone that she has won her many friends, but her sweet disposition and willingness to give a help- ing hand wherever possible, has made her one of the most popular members of the Senior class. Favorite expression — ' ' Ah, do you think sor ' Hobby — Late breakfast. Dorotbi? IRormam Then in one moment she put forth the charm Of woven paces and of waving hands. Dorothy is one of five or six M. E. L. graduates, and has proved herself an effi- cient scholar in that direction. Coming from Toronto, she has every opportunity to continue her studies. W e hear of her taking a University course next year, and wish her all success. But, don ' t forget your athletic inter- ests, Dorothy. Failings — ' ' 1 Main and week-ends at home. Hobby— Hats. (BeorQina Smith C ' obbxC ' ) She needs no eulogy. Her personality speaks. There are so many ways in which she may be appreciated. In the first place. the ears are delighted with the music her fingers bring forth from the piano, and we feel sure that she is going to make, not only the people of 0. L. C. and her home city, Detroit, Michigan, sit up and take notice, but delight the hearts of mu- sic lovers all over the world. ( Work hard, Bob!) Contrary to the usual person of artis- tic temperament, however, Bobbie is a practical and competent cook. Every- thing she makes is sure to be the best you ever tasted, and . certainly the man who is fortunate enough to win her will never be a bankrupt through lack of her ability to run a house scientifically and economically. (Witness the fact that she was Jibie to provide a clay ' s meals for six people with the small sum of one dollar and thirty-five cents, and with the proper food value, too!). But perhaps the most startling im- pression of all is that which is gained through the eyes. If she is playing ten- nis one admires the swiftness with which she covers the ground, the sparkle of her brown eyes and the red of her cheeks. What matters it if her hair is held up by about one hair pin, and seems in dire danger of precipitating itself in all di- rections ? It is smoothly black when she comes in to her formal dinner, and instead of the tennis garb, she is clad in the latest of evening frocks. As she bows to her guests in a gracious and dignified manner, one can hardly realize that this captivating maid with the saucy tilt of the nose and bewitching dimples, is the ' ' baby ' ' of the class — sweet sixteen. Favorite expression — ' ' Eh ! ' ' Hobby — Winning tennis games from Mr. Atkinson. IRora tTucher Nora was born far away from Trafal- gar Castle ' s towers in Saskatoon. Later she came to Toronto and matriculated from Jarvis Street Collegiate there. She continued her musical education at the O. L. C, and this year passed her senior examination in the same with honors. Nobody understood Nora at first, but

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vox COLLEGII 9 (5Iat)i?9 Ibart Wise Virgin! of that lonely number one. Toronto has sent to us many students, among them Griadys Hart. She received her earlier education at Queen Victoria School, and later received her matricula- tion at Parkdale Collegiate. In 1913 she entered our midst, and at the end of the year was successful in the Home Maker ' s Course of Household Science. She returned the next year, and is one of the happy graduates in M. E. L., dis- tinguishing herself by receiving the gold medal, also passing her intermediate piano. We are proud of ' ' Glad, and wish she would return next year. But we are sure whether at home or Univer- sity she will be a success. Hobby — Going down to cottage. Failing — Piano teachers. Clela Ibeatb The morning star of song, Who made her music here below, From Stirling, Ontario, came this fair girl graduate. Music has always been her greatest aim. She received her first musical education in Sterling, where she passed her intermediate examination, coming to the College in 1912 to pursue her musical studies. She has made a suc- cess of this, graduating in February with honors, and already we hear she has a large class. Clela has worked very faith- fully this year and can boast of many purple cards. Her cheerful disposition has endeared her to her many friends. Clela ' s plans for next year are not defi- nite, but wherever she may go the Senior class wish her the success she deserves. Ambition — To be a piano teacher. Pet phrase — I must get some practise in. Menowae Ibolmee Her works are beauteous as her face. Wenowae Holmes came to O.L.C. from Toronto two years ago. She is the only art graduate in our 1915 year, but she is certainly worthy to carry off all honors in that field. We are hoping to hear of Wenowae doing great things and uphold- ing her reputation at 0. L. C. Failing — Teachers in modern lan- guages. Ambition — To be a pianist. flDarQuente Ibomutb A face with gladness overspread! Soft smiles by human kindness bred. Wordsworth. Marguerite, our May Queen, first open- ed her eyes one snowy day in February, 1895, in the town of Wingham, Ont. Her life has been one of excitement, but in spite of all she managed to do a fair a- mount of studying at the Wingham pub- lic and High Schools before she came to 0. L. C. Since arriving here four years ago she has been more industrious than ever, and we know she well deserves every honor that comes to her. That every desire of our only vocal graduate will be fulfilled is the wish of all. Who loves her ? Everybody. Ambition — To be the best singer in all the world. Catbanne flDcCormich Thy life is dear; for all that life can rate Worth name of life in thee hath estimate: Youth, beauty, wisdom, courage, all That happiness and prime can happy call. Catharine Kezia McCormick, to save breath, known as Kizzie, is a sweet-tem- pered as all of papa McCormick ' s good biscuits and candy could make her. This same fair maiden first opened her big grey eyes in London, Ontario. Kizzie is graduating in Elocution, and receives the degree of M. E. (Mistress of Elocution). She has given several readings at con- certs in London and towns near Whitby, delighting the hearts of all who heard her. ' Another proof of her ability is that she is the winner of the gold medal for her department. Being a favorite with all, she has held many honorable posi- tions, among them: President of the Y. W. C. A., Vice-President of the Dramatic

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vox COLLEGII 11 gradually her reserve became only shy- ness and her kindness and honor more apparent. One would hate to name the number of hearts this young lady has broken in her college career ; suffice it to say, that on her arrival here so many old flames sought her attention, Miss Nora was quite cruslied out of sight. She is one of the many attractions of 1 Main. ' mritnnifre Sipmington Thy heart ' s a diamond, pure and clear, With radiance overflowing. Dundalk, Ontario, is the home of this blithe spirit who entered our midst in September, 1913. Winnifred took her matriculation in 1914 and came back this year to continue her course. She grad- uated in M.E.L. in spite of many draw- backs, taking music to brighten the path of literary knowledge. She in one of the gay butterflies of the College flitting here and there about the school, always ready to help others, and by her bright face and cheery smile, filling an important niche in our school life. We are g ' ad to know that Winnifred thinks of ret ■rning next year, and we wish her all kinds of luck in the work she may take up. Failing — Teachers in the art of Elocu- tion. Pet Phrase — ' ' Oh, girls, isn ' t she a dear? Graduation Exercises The graduation exercises began on Fri- day, June 11th, and continued during a very successful week. On Friday evening, June 11, the Dra- matic Club gave their closing ertertain- ment. Usually the Club studies a Shakes- pearian play, but this year they present- ed three short plays: ' ' How the Story Grew, ' ' a farce by Gleason ; ' ' Holly Tree Inn, adapted from The Holly Tree, by Dickens, and The Bishop ' s Candle- sticks, ' ' taken from Victor Hugo ' s novel Les Miserables. The evening was a great success in every way, and the girls all showed that they had received careful training. Miss O ' Brien ' s last year of teaching at 0. L. C. has surely ended in a tremendous success. All the girls are sorry to part with Miss O ' Brien, but they hope that in any other work she may take up, success will go with her. How the Story Grew, is a tale of the village gossips and their remarkable tendency toward exaggeration. The fol- lowing are the characters : Mrs. Brown — Catharine McCormick. Mrs. Green — Mabel McKinnon. Mrs. Bean — Etta Jackson. Mrs. Rice — Melva Heth ' erington. Mrs. Doolittle — Hattie Brouse. Mrs. Snow — Myrtle Fawcett. Mrs. Taylor— Ella Wilson. Mrs. White — Edna Grant. Holly Tree Inn is the story of the elopement of little Harry Walmers and his sweetheart Norah. The play con- tained pathos and humor in exactly the right proportions, and took the audience Characters : — Jabez Cobbs, landlord of Holly Tree Inn — Morella Buchanan. Captain Walmers, of Walmer ' s Court — Oborne Mullett. Tom, stableman of Holly Tree Inn — Melva Hetherington. Harry Walmers, only child of Captain Walmers, Edna Wakefield. Mrs. Cobbs, landlady of Holly Tree Inn — Ethel Terry. Betty, chambermaid — Lillian Douglas. Norah, Harry ' s sweetheart — Marjorie Moore. The closing number was ' ' The Bish- op ' s Candlesticks. ' ' It tells of the mar- vellous kindness of the old Bishop to a poor escaped convict who, half -mad with hunger, seeks to steal the silver candle- sticks, the greatest pride and joy of the Bishop ' s heart. The characters were peculiarly suited to the girls who took them. Catharine McCormick, as the con-