Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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24 VOX COLLEGII Solo.— (a) One Star Only, (b) Won. Nellie Gardiner Solo. — ' ' Sans Amour. ' ' Lois Dixon. Solo.- — L ' nltima Canzone. Rena Thomas. Piano. — ' ' Staccato Caprice. Mildred Carse. Solo. — May Day. Hellen. Campbell. Solo.— (a) - ' An Open Secret, (b) Ashes of Roses. Ruth Dixon. Solo. — April Morn. Vivian Alcock. Solo.— How Friendly .Sleep to Me. Hellen :Millay. (From Der Freischutz ) . At the piano. Vera Hasorman. L.T. CM. Mr. Bliirht ' s students (more especially those who tried their examinations) wish to express their deepest appreciation for his untiring interest and assistance throuEjhout the year. As for Miss Hager- man, words cannot express our sratitude for all she has done for us. We have found her a true friend, indeed, ready at any time to assist the rls and to pfive helpful suggestions. We wish both Mr. Blight and Mivss Hagerman a very pleas- ant holiday. CHORAL CLASS. On Commencement Day, June 12th, the Choral Class took part in the morn- ing exercises and rendered the cantata they had been working on so diligently for some weeks previously, quite excel- lently. Several of Mr. Blight ' s pupils had solo parts, each one well suited to their respective voices, which were in splendid trim for the occasion. As ail encore the class sang the beau- tiful anthem, List the Cherubic Host, with Mr. Blight singing the baritone solo and Vivian Alcock the soprano ob- ligato. The Choral Class was not as large this year as pre ' ioiisly and toward the end many of the members found their stu- dies so heavy that they were obliged to give it up ; but, on the whole, we had a very successful year. The girls wish to extend to Miss Hag- erman their appreciation of her untir- ing interest in the Choral Class. Her accompaniments were always full of life and it was the greatest pleasure to sing to them. We extend our best wishes to the gii ' ls of next year and hope that they may en- joy studying with ] [r. Blight as we have done. COMMERCIAL C LUB. For the closing meeting of our club iMiss Thompson very kindly arranged to have Miss McMann, from the Under- wood Co., of Toronto, come down and address us. She outlined the work of a stenograph- er in a bright, interesting way, which made us all very anxious to try it. Then, too, she pointed out the finan- cial advaiitages of taking the complete course and of not trying to take a posi- tion until you are thoroughly efjuipped to take a first-class one. We were not able to hold as many meetings of the club as we had hoped this year, but we feel sure that the 1918 class will be able to hold many interest- ing meetings now that it lias successful- ly got its foundation. Wo wish them every success. To Miss ThoTupson we wish to extend our hearty thanks for the great interest she took in the club and for her endea- vours to make the meetings successful and interesting. DOMESTIC SCIENCE. After the final examinations, closing seemed to shut right down upon us and before we knew it. Commencement Day had come and gone. The four Domestic graduates had to say o-ood-bye and part after their very happy year together, and such distances as there is between us ! One in Saskatch- ewan, one in New Brunswick and the other two with good distances between each other in Ontario. But still I am sure we can look back at one another during the year with nothing but pleas- ant memories. For we enjoyed our var-

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vox C 0 L L E G 1 ] 23 the following artists : — Estelle Carey, so- prano; Valborg Zollner-Kinghorn, pi- aniste; Arthur Blight, baritone: Vera Hagerman, aecompaniste. The program was tastefully selected with numbers that appealed to evei-y girl and visitor present. Their evident enjoy- ment was shown by their hearty applause to which the artists were very kind in responding. The program was as follows : PART I. Calm as the Night - - Goetz Estelle J. Carey and Arthur Blight. (a) Pastorale Vairee - Moznrf (b) Danse Negre - - Cyril Scott Valborg Zollner-Kinghorn. Prologue — From Pagliaici Leoncavallo Arthur Blight. Aria — Je dis que rien ne mespau Vaute (From Carmen ) Bizet Estelle Carey. Etude de Concert in D flat Liszt Valborg Zollner-Kinghorn. (a) The Seaweed in the Dim-lit Cave Del Riego (b) Music in the Rhythmic Measure Del Riego (c) Fair Daughter of a Traitor Race Del Riego (From Song Cycle Gloria ) Arthur Blight. (a) The Winds in the South - Scott (b) The Cuck-Coo Clock - Scliaefer (c) The Pipes of Gorden ' s Men Hammond Estelle J. Carey. (a) Nocturne - - - CJiopin (b) Magic Fire Music — from The Valkyrie, (arranged by Louis Brassin) (c) March — Jig - Stanford-Grainger Valborg Zollner-Kinghorn. (a) King Charles Maude Valire-WMte (b) Her Rose - - Coomhs (e) The Water of Minnetonka,Z ieMrance Arthur Blight. (a) The Old Refrain - Kreisler (b) Awakening - Spross Estelle J. Carey. Musical Dialogue - Meyer Helmund Estelle Carey and Arthur Blight. OKTICLOS CLUB. The meeting held in the studio April 29th was one of the finest we have had. Everyone was especially glad to have Miss Nicholls play for us again. We were also glad to hear Miss Banks play for the first time. The Tirogram was as follows : Moskowshi - Valse in A Miss Banks. Beetlioven Andante and Variations Funeral March from Op. 26 Miss Nicholls. Bacli - Toccata and Fugue in D Miss Georgian Smith. Mendelssohn Andante and Variations Miss Dorothy Follett. Chopin - Ballade in A flat Miss V. Meath. A very fitting unveiling speech was made by Miss Grace Sykes who unveiled the picture of Paderewski which was pre- sented to the studio by the club of 1917- 18. Mr. Atkinson ' s talk added greatly to our knowledge of the present standing of the war. THEORY. Miss Nicholls ' theory pupils are all very busy preparing for their examin- ations which will take place late in June. Miss Nicholls has ever shown an untiring interest in the welfare of her pupils, and they wish to convey to her their sincerest appreciation for all she has kindly done. VOCAL. On Thursday evening, April 25th, in the concert hall, a recital was given by the pupils of Arthur Blight, assisted by Dorothy Follett and Mildred Carse, pu- pils of G. D. Atkinson. The program was as follows: Duet.— I Waited for the Lord. Vivian Alcock, Rena Thomas. Solo. — Why. ' ' Dorothy Johnson. Solo. — Habauera (from Carmen). Felicia Holmes. Piano. — Andante Favori in F. Dorothy Follett. Solo.. — Like as the Heart. Alice Gregory. ,

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vox COLLEGII ious classes together and spent many happy times in the domestic kitchen dur- ing our formal and informal meals. We have much in our happiness to thank Miss Gibbard for. She came to us as a complete stranger but ere long she was well known and heartily liked by all. In her own work we found her ever ready to help us outside of our hours, and taught us many little touches which add- ed in the appearance of our cooking, etc., and was more than kind when any of her number were ill. On behalf of her four graduates, the Junior Class and the Home Makers, I wish to extend to her our hearty wishes for her future happiness and success. For Cupid has shot his arrow, and our Miss Gibbard shall soon be no more. The Senior Sewing Class had a won- derful exhibit this year. Under the very able supervision of Miss Phelps, the girls had beautifully made silk lingerie and dainty blouses and dresses. Miss Ruth Dixon won the prize for the best cook- ing and sewing in the department, and Miss Muriel Maw won the Gold Medal for the highest standing during the two years in Household Science. The Juniors and Home Makers also had a splendid exhibit in sewing and hand work. Dainty pink silk lingerie was shown as well as hand embroidered towels and socks. Besides these there were beautifully laundei ' ed towels, etc., and books with neatly made patches and darns. ' This work was under the careful supervision of Miss Gibbard, and brought many comments from many who saw them. I am quite sure all those who took any work in the Domestic Department this year will not feel her year wasted, but will think of it rather as a gain to her. and will go home feeling as though she knew a great deal more about the neces- sities of the home, and the things which go to make the home a success. REPORT OF PATRIOTIC WORK. The patriotic work was continued un- der the same type of organization as last year. Circles were formed which met for sewing or knitting on Saturday af- ternoons from 3.30 to 5.30 o ' clock, with the following leaders: — Jessie Bucking- ham, Morden Busby, Marjorie de Pen- cier, Vida Luno, Muriel Maw, Georgian Smith and Hazel Taylor. The honorary members of these circles were : — Miss Granger, Miss Thompson, Miss Emsley, Miss Chantler, Miss Phelps, Miss Ball and Miss Walker. The three circles de- serving special mention for the amount of work accomplished are those led by A ' ida Luno, Georgian Smith, and Hazel Taylor. The total amount of work done during the year by these seven circles was as follows: — Eighteen stretcher caps, ten trench caps, fifteen sheets, sev- enty-four wash cloths, twenty-four hand- kerchiefs, forty-six cotton binders, eight- een cheese cloth handkerchiefs, twenty- two pairs of pyjamas, fourteen ties, thir- ty-six pairs of socks, and nine house- wives, each containing a lead pencil, but- tons, needles, thread, shoe-laces, scissors and some chocolate. These articles were all sent to our soldiers. The folloAving articles were sent to our sailors : — Seven- ty-four pairs of socks, one muffler, and twelve comfort bags, each containing — one pair of socks, one muffler, writing paper and envelopes, cigarettes, playing cards, chewing gum, tooth-paste and tooth-brush. These articles were all made of materials purchased by contri- butions given the circles. Forty-seven pairs of socks were also sent to our sail- ors as Valentines in February. Unor- ganized work of the students, sent for the most part to individual friends, was as follows: — two hundred and seventy- four pairs of socks, seven sweaters, three pairs of wristlets, three scarves and one cap. Unfortunately there is at hand no record of the very large amount of work done by the faculty, nor of the boxes sent overseas by the faculty and stu- dents. FUNDS COLLECTED. Trafalgar Day, Brit. Red Cross $131.30 Hallowe ' en Masquerade 18.00 Xmas Fund, Whitby Mil. Hosp. 13.00 Fund for Halifax Blind 40.45