Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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24 VOX COLLEGII Fireside Notes Following the very successful Junior concert came the excitement of the 24th of Mar. Several of the old girls were here, including three former May Queens. The day proved to be ideal in every respect. The sun shone, the apple blos- soms bloomed and everything was verv pleasing. The American Club, with Georgian Smith, of Michigan, as President, and Mineta Lewis, of North Dakota, as treas- urer, was quite prominent tliis year. Con- trary to the usual custom the members celebrated the 30th of May, which was by the way, a rainy day, with much eclat. Attired in rain proof clothes, they took baskets of eatables and ■clothes, they took baskets of eatables and went to the lake where they built a crude stove of stones and broiled bacon, made toast, coflPee and toasted marshmallows. The stars and stripes was placed in the ground and the rest of the evening w as spent in competing at skipping flat stones in the water. Miss Chantler chap- eroned us and arranged so that we were home just at twilight. Though everyone was tired, we all agreed that the 30th or May would be celebrated from year to year. We were all so sorry to see Elizabeth Vincent and Mineta go. They really don ' t know how interesting Commence- ment is. Wilhelmina Simpson and Hazel Taylor left early also, but we are quite sure they wall return on a visit next year. Judith Somers-Cox spent a few days •with Hazel Taylor and Muriel Cook. Judith is going to England soon, and her mother and sister expect to go right to the front. Aileen WiUdns spent a week-end this month with Miss I ' oUick. Josephine Greenway spent a Aveek-end in Toronto with her aunt. Irma Horner met her there on Saturday, and they spent the day together. Catherine McCormick spent 24:th of May ■ dth her parents, and later spent a week-end in Toronto. Marjorie Garlock and Olive Woodman went to Toronto in May, to sing at Mr. Blight ' s recital. Several girls, Ruth and Lois Dixon, Mabel Sharpe, Grace Fisher, Georgian Smith, Melva Hetherington, Myrtle Faw- cett. Miss Lewis and some others, went to Toronto on June 6th to shop, and met the rest of the 0. L. C. students at Odd- fellows Hall in the evening, where we gave a college concert. The choral class gave several numbers, and Georgian Smith and Mabel Sharpe piano numbers. Miss N. Wright, Marjorie Garlock and Miss Tod, of Oshawa, sang. Catharine McCormick delighted us with a reading We realized how much we will miss her charming recitations when she is not with us next year. We will miss very much also Georgian and Mabel, and Marjorie and their interesting entertain- ments. Miss N. Wright spent a. week-end at home in Toronto. Elizabeth Walls spent the week-end of the 19th in Hamilton. Freda Pennal spent the week-end after the 24th with her mother in To- ronto, Commencement came with a surprise. The weather has been so cold for June that we have hardly realized it is time to prepare for leaving. But it is nearly over now and so we Avill all be home for a rest, and though we will be glad to be at home again, we regret the possibility of breaking fond friendships and associa-

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vox COLLEGII 23 ART The Art Cltib have been progressing rapidly, in spite of the prevailing bad weather, which partially prevented them from spending the delightful spring sea- son sketching out of doors. The blossom- ing trees furnished material for those studying oils and water colors. On a fav- orable morning, from about eleven-thirty to lunch time, if by chance you stopped to look out of a window, your gaze would fall uiJon a group of budding artists seated under some trees, industrially en- gaged in their fascinating landscape studies. The china class during this term has excelled itself. Pieces shoAving varied designs, delicate tintings and glistening lustres emerged each week from the kiln. The steady, faithful work of each day seems to have accumulated, as shown by the yearly exhibits held in the drawing room and chapel during Commencement week. The later drawings, as well as the china, prove that a good advance has been made since the first of the year, and a splendid foundation laid for the future. EXPRESSION June has come, and brought with it examinations, graduation and closing. We have enjoyed the year ' s work very much under Miss Ball ' s careful and un- tiring supervision. Congratulations to our three expres- sion graduates. We are proud of them. After another hard, earnest year ' s work, victory is theirs. Margery Moore has distinguished herself by winning the gold medal ; Myrtle Faweett receiving a special prize, and Melva Hetherington passing with high standing. The Junior Class have had a success- ful year, everyone passing creditably. We are hoping all the Juniors will return next year and have the honor of grad- uation. We are very sorry Catharine McCor- miek is not returning next year. We shall miss her greatly, but we shall watch her career at Emerson with interest. Catharine McCormick read at Mr. A. Blight ' s choral recital given in Oddfel- lows Hall, Toronto, June 6th. Ida Dodge and Winnifred Symington read at the undergraduates ' recital on June 14th. Melva Hetherington, Myrtle Faw- eett and Margery Moore read at the graduates ' recital, June 15th. The Dramatic Club presented Shakes- peare ' s ' ' The Taming of the Shrew ' ' in the College concert hall, June 16th. The play was a splendid success, each girl doing her part well and reflecting much credit upon Miss Ball, as well as upon herself.

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vox COLLEGII 25 tions, and wish the year were only longer. On the 14th, the undergraduates were represented at a recital in the concert hall. On the 15th the Seniors gave a concert. Friday, the 16th, the Dramatic Club presented the Taming of the Shrew. Once more we saw Catherine M. in gentleman ' s clothes, but Myrtle Fawcett was the shrew this time, Mar- gery Moore the charming little maid, and Melva Hetherington, in her usual role, the humorous. A great deal of credit is due each and every member of the Club, for each one did so well in her part we cannot compare. Athletics The year is over and so are Athletics. Perhaps the two most interesting con- tests in the past few weeks were the swimming contests, the results of which are reported elsewhere, and the tennis tournament. The latter saw many keen matches, and in spite of Fred ' s many warnings keep off the flowers, there was interest and enthusiasm through- out. The final winners in doubles were Mary McLelland and Jessie Love, and in singles Jessie Love. Both of the win- ners received prizes on Commencement Day. The other interesting event which we are glad to announce is the election of Mary McLelland by the vote of the stu- dents as holder of the Strathcona Shield for one year for efficiency in athletics, womanly qualities and scholarship. Con- gratulations to Mary, who so richly de- served this honor because of her fair play and hard study throughout the year. MARY McLELLAND. The Holder of the Strathcona Shield.