Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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6 VOX COLLEGII their places in the front of the auditor- ium. Dr. Scott chose as his text Proverbs 31, 29th verse: ' ' Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all, from which he preached a most in- spirinp- sermon, a summary of which is given below. The old idea was that woman was in- ferior to man, God had made them so. But when we really study them, in what way are they inferior? Certainly not in intellect. Perhaps you feel they are in- ferior measured by the standard of phy- sical courage. But think of Grace Darl- ing, of the Swiss women who fought side by side with the men in the trenches. So even measured by this standard wo- men are not inferior to men. We also know that many a famous man has become so through the influence of his mother. So whatever standard they are measured by women are not in- ferior to men. In the chapter from which we got our text the woman is a wife. In those days marriage was inevitable, but now women have other careers and God has a plan for single women also. It would be a bad thing for our girls if they felt that they must marry. They must feel that they are independent and so may choose. We must feel that we have some pur- pose in life, then if marriage comes we may be prepared for it. This woman ' who is spoken of has power in her home and this power is obtained and held through love. She has been a good sister and a good daughter, and is now a good wife. As long as wo- man holds to the highest ideals she will never lack for power. Then, this woman is thrifty (13). Wo- men as a rule are more thrifty than men. Many times when men consider them- selves well off, it is due to the manage- ment of the home by the wife. Girls in the home are worthy of just as large a share of the estate as boys. But remem- ber that many girls are extravagant through carelessness. Therefore learn the lesson of economy. Happiness is not found in getting your wants snpplied,but in diminishing your desires. Remember also that it is a mistake to want to keep up appearances rather than to be what we seem to be, and it will be easier for us to choose the way of thrift. The third point about this woman is that she dignifies labor (19). She layeth her hands to the spindle and her hands holds the distaff. The modern woman realizes that the secret of health is the secret of beauty as well as of attractive- ness. Toil is a necessity, and women are needed in the industries to organize. Men took the women ' s work from them, and women have invaded industries and are here to stay. This woman was a comforter (20). She stretched out her hand to the poor; yea she reached forth her hands to the needy. No hand like a woman ' s in time of sickness, no touch so tender. She is so organized that she feels the woes and worries of the world more keenly than a man, and because of this she is peculiarly adapted to be a comforter. She discharges her public duty (23). Her husband is known in the gates, etc. This is an age when women must see this duty and come forward. Women have been housecleaning ever since the dawn of creation, and when they get into poli- tics they will find plenty of houseclean- ing to do there. I look upon it as provi- dential that women have been given- a vote at a time like the present one, when after the war evil days may fall upon us. She is religious (30). Women are more sensitive to religion than men. Re- ligion must be mostly an affair of the home, and women are more capable of keeping the fires alive. Link your life to the Trinity and your influence will be wonderful. TO THE GRADUATING CLASS. Young ladies of the Graduating Class, I want to congratulate you on the at- tainment of your graduation degree. We are proud that you are going out into life to bring joy and satisfaction to those who have taught you and to reflect glory on 3 our Alma Mater. This week will be

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vox COLLEGII Graduation Exercises 5 C LOSING WEEK. The first of the series of entertain- ments eonneeted with the closinf? was the play As You Like It, staged by the Dramatic Club Friday evening?, June 8th. Miss Ida Dodge made a pretty Rosa- lind, and, when she was a man, wore her doublet and hose with a fine air of care- less ease. Miss Mabel McKinnon as Orlando had her usual success in play- ing a man ' s part, and her voice and bearing made one forget that she was not really a man. Miss Frances Fraser was a charming Celia, and an affection- ate sister for Ganymede. The difficult role of Touchstone was well played by Miss Winnifred Symington, whose gest- ures and speeches afforded great enter- tainment to the audience. The Melan- choly Jacques, also pleased the audience veiy much, and Mrs. Merkley ' s deep voice was well suited to the part. The juniors, too. showed quite favor- a])ly in the play, Vida Luno as Oliver, Leon a lerkley as the banished duke, Florence Horn as the usurping duke, r;ir fuei-ite Ai-mstrong as Silvius, and Fadge Robinson as Phebe. Of the m ' moi- characters, the acting of Helen Millay in the role of Adam called forth most applause. Saturday morning the bright sunshine put evei ' yone in high spii ' its. The wea- ther had forbidden our annual picnic .on the 24th, ])ut on Satui ' day it made full amends. Amid much laughtei- and fun. about ninet ' students and teachei ' s clambered up into hay racks and made themselves comf()rtal)le foi- a di ' ive to Corbott ' s Poinl. Aiwivcd tiiei ' e, they wandered alonir IIh curve of the gravel beach, or sal on ihc gi-ass })eneath the tall ti-ecs and watcljcd the shadows in the water. When an un(lefinal)le soiik - thing in the a1mos|)here told evei-yone at once that lunch would soon be served, all appea red together, as if by magic, in the shelter of the ti-ees, a?id consunuMl with a keen appelilc ihc coffee, sand- At 8 o ' clock all were back at the Col- lege and ready for a recital by the pu- pils of Miss Brush and Miss Gott. The program, which was thoroughly enjoyed, was as follows : Massenet - - Melodie Ruth Dixon. Rae - - - Memories Elizabeth Knowles. Macdowell - To a AVild Rose Marion Phelps. Bath - Call of the Woods Cora Matheson Beetlioven (violin) - Minuet Marjorie Taber. Clarke Because God Gives Me You Branscomhe - The Morning Wind Dorothea Charlton. Godard - - Mazurka B flat Gladys Field. Woodman - An Open Secret Hastings - - Contentment Frances Fraser Liszt - - Love Dream No. 2 Aileen Hari ' ison. Aylard - - A World of Praise Miss L. Dryden. Clwpin - Polonaise Op. 40 No. 1 Mary Boyle. Branscomhe - - Krishna Masseyiet - - Elegy Helen Millay Sunday, June 10th, was Baccalaui ' eate Day. In the moi-ning, according to the custom, the Seniors walked down to at- tend service at the quaint old Anglican Church at Port Whitby. In the evening the Baccalaureate ser- mon was preached by Rev. Dr. C. W. Scott, of Belleville. The service was held at the Whitby Methodist Tabei ' nacle. which was beautifully decorated with flowers and foliage by the Whitby ( ' ha])- ter of Ti ' afalgar Daughtei ' s and th(» .Jun- ior ( ' lass. The s(M ' vice was well attended, and was (juite impi ' essive. The graduates in their colh ge gowns and caps looked very charming, and i)r()j)ei ' ly dignified, as they mai ' ched in twos u ) the aisle to

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vox COLLEGII 7 your Coinmcncement Exercises. Grad- uation is reaching a point where we are prepared to commence life and work. We ti ' ust you will remember your Alma ] fater, and though good-byes may be hard, we hope that you will feel that the years spent at Ontario Ladies ' College have been worth while in that they have hel])ed you to form ideals which shall guide your conduct throughout life. May God ' s grace and benediction rest upon you as you enter life. lonclay afternoon the swimming con- tests began at 3.30. There were the usual races, etc. The Undergraduates ' concert Monday evening showed that the college has ex- cellent students to take the place of this year ' s graduates in music and expres- sion. The program follows: Nevift - - Tournament Olive Lampman. Alma Goefz - Indian Love Lyrics Grace Linton. Timelier (t]j - Rebecca Leaving School Florence Horn Weher - - Moto perpetuo ( ' ora Matheson. Ayhtrd - A World of Praise Miss L. Drvden Hemelt - - If I Were a Bird Vivian Alcock. Lolir - - Miri Dve Wells - - - Elf-Man Jessie Love. Pauline Jrjlinson The Valley of Vaada Leona Merkley. Nniiinfj - - - With You Mabel Common. Linzt - Liebestraume No. 2 Grace Linton. Brameowhe - Dear Little Hut Clirnnliinde - - In Happy Mood Helen Millay. Tuesday was the Graduates ' (lass Day. In the morning the Junioi ' s were busy and excited, making their prepar- ations for honoring the seniors. At four oV-lock the r-lass exercises began, the sen- ioi-s entei inir as usual bearing their chain of flowers, and each one being intro- duced by Florence Horn, as she stepped upon the platform. The biographies and prophecies proved most interesting and were enthusiastically re- ceived b} the audience. CLASS PROPHECIES. IDA DODGE. We are always interested in our 0. L. C. girls, and especially in those who are taking up new work. W e are pleased to hear that Ida Dodge is taking a course in aviation in Kingston. She expects to go overseas as an assistant to tlie fa- m.ous aviator who left Canada in the spi ' ing of 1917. FRANCES ERASER. in the summer of 1932 we had the pleasure of visiting a modern orphan ' s home near Ottawa. On inquiring we learned that its matron was a graduate of O.L.C. We asked to meet her, and who should it be but Frances Eraser. She was followed by a host of little fair haired children dressed in blue gingham, Avho were tugging at her skirts. We were curious to l-now how she ever managed these little ones: so she told us that,- thanks to her splendid training in ex- pression, she entertained them by read- ing and telling stories to them. She had been twice married. Her first husband was a brakeman in the train, and the second was a violinist in one of the won- derlands of Ottawa. JOSEPHINE GREENWAY. AVhile on a trip out to the West last suininei ' , we stopped at a large ranch, and Wiio should meet us but a member out of our senior class of ' 17, Josephine Greenway. It certainly was a treat to see one whom we had not seen for so long, and on being invited in and having a meal, we found out that Jo had not foi ' gotten her training at O.L.C. Jose- phine is certainly thriving on her own cooking and the western air, as she tips the scales at 200. We noticed her child- ren in hand-embroidered clothes, and