Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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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-

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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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12 VOX COLLEGII vict, particularly distinguished herself. Edna Grant made an admirable Bishop, and Myrtle Fawcett, as Persome, the Bishop ' s sister, very cleverly introduced that quality of sisterly devotion. We all wish to thank the Dramatic Club for the very pleasant evening that they gave us. SATURDAY. Saturday was a perfect day for sports, and the events proceeded very much as had been planned. The contest between Reta Tew and Elenore Wilmott for the tennis championship came first, Elenore proving herself the winner after many close games and three close sets. We all enjoyed the final game very much, al- though it was watched under much pro- test. The baseball game between the Reds and the Blacks proved, after four innings, that the Blacks were the victors, the ' ' Mary Score being 13-8. Dorothy Norman and Mabel Sharpe were the re- spective captains. The class relay bet- ter late than never was won by the Seniors. About 7.30 p.m. in the O.L.C. swim- ming tank, seven recently-created medal- lionists lined up to contest for the gold medal awarded by Mr. Blight, and the silver medal awarded by Dr. Hare. The contest ' was judged according to form, and consisted of swimming two lengths of the tank, breast stroke ; swimming on back ; first method of rescue, and the sur- face dive. It was interesting, and the large number who gathered to watch the competition showed their appreciation of the girls work. The judges awarded the first prize to Judith Somers-Cocks, second prize to Dorothy Norman, and third prize to Florence Graham. The contest for best straight diving was won by Eleda Horning, and for the somer- sault by Aileen Wilkins. Amid much cheering the class relay race was won by Lillian Follick ' s class. By request Lil- lian Follick entertained during the con- ference of the judges. The evening end- ed pleasantly with a few wor s from Dr. Hare. Nothing has been said about the ice cream. BACCALAUREATE SERMON By J. Hugh Michael, M.A. Assistant Professor of New Testament Exegesis and Literature, Victoria College. Text.— Revelations 2 : 28. ' ' And I will give him the morning star. This is the most wonderful promise that has ever been made. There is something al- most staggering about it, and it filb us with wonder and bewilderment. Who has the right to make such a pro- mise ? The Risen Lord has made it, and he is making it all the time, and is ready to fulfil it. To whom is this strange promise made ? Who is Jiimf The person to whom it is made is ' ' he that overcometh. ' ' It does not matter what circumstance made Christ mention this. Every outward struggle is an evidence of the struggle within — endearment, habits, afPections, thoughts, etc. The real battle-field of life is in the heart. The struggle takes differ ent shapes, but it has the same ef- fect. Everyone has struggles, and ev- erything depends upon the outcome of that struggle. If we fail in the moral struggles within, life will be a failure, but if we succeed, our life will be a glor- ious success. John wrote to the seven churches- in Asia. Some were large, some small, some rich, others poor, while some were persecuted and others were unmo- lested. Christ did not make any differ- ence between the classes. He makes the same promise to everyone — to those who conquer in the heart. What is the meaning of this gift ? ' ' I will give him the morning star ; and it applies just as much to Tier as to Tim. This verse reminds one of the promise Christ made, ' ' I am the bright and morn- ing star, and if He is the morning star, He must be giving himself to ns. What is there in Christianity? What does it mean? Victory within is the secret of it alb — so simple and easy to understand. We may read books about Christ and Christianity, but we shall never understand what it means until we conquer our own lives. The ' ' morning star speaks of eternal