Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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14 VOX COLLEGII now reached the height of her ambitious. But, she said, with a sigh, I have had many an uphill battle. One of my chief difficulties was getting accustomod to working with men. I could not get over the dislike of having any men in my company but of course one must sac- rifice one ' s feelings for Art. ' s sake. ' ' She then told me that she Avas tired out after a heavy season and was going to spend the summer cycling through the Berk- shire Hills with a dear old friend. Dorothy Bayne. It was in 1932 that I Avas walking past a private school in a small villa-gc in Quebec and noticed by a sign on the gate that A ' isitors Avere always AA-elconie. HaAnng a few hours of leisure I decided to call at the school. I Avas surpnsed to find that the principal AA-a.s a short, stout Avoman, but my astonishment AVas beyond description Avhen I recognized this ladv as my old class-mate at O.L.C., Doi-othy Bayne. She had changed greatly but of course I easily recognized her by the stye on her eye. During our conversation I learned that Dorothy had opened .this school for basliful yotuig men and found it very in- teresting to instruct the fair creatures in languages and sAAnmming. After a short pleasant dsit I left Dorothy to continue her pleasant life of ser-vice. Ola Bennett. I Avas travelling in the West in 1930 and w hile in Brandon, Man., my friends there told me of a new hospital I must see before I returned East. • So one afternoon Ave Avcnt to the Hos- pital. It Avas a fine building — one of the finest I had ever seen. After going through th e many corridors and room-j the doctor, Av ho Avas our guide, now told ns to come to the Dental Clinic. This rvas odd. I thought a dental clinic in a hospital — but I said nothing. This building Avas equally as fine as the Main building Ave had just visited, and Ave had a little more interest in it than the other perhaps because it was a novelty to me. Opening a door and peeping in caut- iously our guide told us we might go in here and look at the ftne yiew from the AvindoAv. This room he explained was the head ' s. While admiring tha scene aa ' c heard some one come in and we all turned in the direction of the door. Here Avas another surprise. The Head evidently Avas a lady and yes, I looked again. It Avas Ola.— Ola Bennett who graduated Avith me at O.L.C. in 1920. Our looks met and each exclaimed the other ' s name in a breath. Then Ola explained to me that after graduating from the Royal Dental Col- lege of Toronto, in 1921, she had gone on Avith the Avork in the ITniversity. Since then she had been head of this clinie Avhich had been opened that autumn. Jessie Buckingham. It Avas my first visit to Ncav York, and, although the days of my youth were far behind me, I was determined to enjoy myself in spite of rheumatism, brought on by hard labor and self-denial, earning those dollars Avhieh noAV enabled me to stand on BroadAvay. I Avas very timid but as I gazed upon the passing crowd I decided Avhat I should do with some of my hard-earned pennies I Avould buy myself a goAvn Avhieh, when arrayed in it, Avould make me feel that I was one of the gay thrcng. I therefoi ' e, still yery timidly, made inquiry as to a very ex- clusive modiste and Avas directed to The Snappy Dressers which, I was assured, Avas quite the most exclusive of exclusive emporiums. Once inside the magic doors of The Snappy Dressers establishment I felt completely dazed — and the thought cros- sed my mind that I had never seen so much gilt or so many large mirrors. I expressed my wish to a very obliging young AVoman who murmured that she Avould sec if Madame Jesse were disen- gaged. She then glided away and I wait- ed for Avhat seemed at least an hour. At last I heard a faint rustle, perceived a more than faint odor of perfume, looked up and Madame Jesse was before me. It was then that I really began to feel ner-- vous. Madame had ciuite an engaging way. She begged me to follow her to a

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vox COLLEGII 13 ers into your home communities, where because of your life here you will nat- urally assume among your fellow young people places of leadership and power. In these spheres of larger service Ave look to you to fail not. A thousand voices will call you. Some you will do well to heed ; some you will do well not to heed. Learn to discriminate between the voices, answering only to those which lead to duty and privilege and service, and which alone make for the develop- ment and strengthening of your finest traits of character. Ever remember the motto of our Hon- or Club : ' ' She conquers who conquers herself, and weave into the very fibre of your being its underlying principle — Privilege carries with it responsibil- ity. These things do, and. you will be supremely happy and your lives will count for high and. noble things. The school will continue to think of you; we shall trust you and rely upon you to always carry her standards high. The beautiful chimes which you are so generously leaving behind you, will ever remind us of the good-will and harmony and sense of duty which have ever ac- tuated you. Our prayer from day to day shall be that God may wonderfully keep you and bless you and cause His face to shine upon you and help you to he and to do your best alway. The Prophecies GrLADYS AnBERSON, 1935. One day I casually wandered into a theatre in New York where a large or- chestra was playing. The first thing that attracted my attention was the fact that the pianists was a lady. Shortly after- Avards, I obtained a progi amme with tho names of the various members of Profes- sor Butinslvv ' g orchestra. To my sur- prise the pianiste ' s name Avas Gladys Anderson. Curiosity and interest led me to seek an interview AAdth the accomp- lished lady. After the symphony con- cert, as I Avas led up to her, I began to recognize her as the same Gladys Avho graduated Avith the Senior Class of 1920. Girls, you would never have recognized her. She was quite stout, and her chub- by fingers had all they could do to stret- ch the octaves, nevertheless, she seemed quite a capable member of the orchesti ' a and had every promise of success in the future. Blanche Bass. I was seated in the front row of the Gaiety Opera House, Toronto, waiting expectantly for the curtain to rise on the famous musical comedy, Carmen. I Avas very much excited as the Avell-known Canadian prima-donna, Blanchette Bas- sino AA as paying her first visit to her na- tive land after studying vocal for many years in China. The audience merely stood the opening choruses for all eyes and ears Avere open for the entrance of the Star of the occasion. Finally she appeared — a thunderous roar of ap- plause burst out as the tall and boldly handsome Carmen strode in and burst into a powerful flow of melodious Avarb- lings. I sat spellbound listening to each magic note, but it Avas not until the art- ist sang one of Jones popular songs for an encore that I came to myself, and T came Avith a jolt — for there before my eyes I recognized my old schoolmate, Blanche Bass. Indeed, it Avas the same Blanche, tall and muscular Avith piercing • black eyes. I Avas filled Avith excitement and sent a note to see if I might speak Avith her af terw:ai ' ds. She very graciously sent Avord that she would grant me flA ' -e minutes. I did not have opportunity to hear much of her story in that short time but gained a fcAV facts concerning the change in her career. It seemed that, unknoAVii to the rest of us, Mr. Blight, A ocal instructor at O.L.C., had been wild about her voice and had advised her strongly to give up everything but vocal. So she had Avorked for years and had

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vox col: private room, and I felt myself drawn away, following her imposing form as if it were a magnet. There was a large ex- panse of black satin gown of the style which made one wonder if it had been fashioned on Madame or if Madame had been poured into it in a liquid state and hardened there — on investigation I de- cided it must have been the former as even the most vivid imagination could not picture Madame melted. When within the fitting compartment I had a better chance to view my com- panion, as she bustled about bringing out one vision of beauty after another. I was very silent and observed her thoughtfully. Where had I seen that generous form and face before 1 The face I studied carefully, and through the dis- guise of a New York complexion I dis- cerned a resemblance to an old school- mate of mine. How well did I remem- ber that Senioi Party so many years ago — when my classmate, Jessie Buck- ingham, so capably fitted upon me a gomi of paper. My courage rose — Madame, I began — Did you ever attend Ontario Ladies ' College? She smiled slightly, in a blase manner — then probably realizing she might do damage to the carefully arranged coun- tenance, quickly resumed her former face. Indeed yes, she replied — It Avas in those days that I received the inspira- tion to establish the world-renouiied ' ' Snappy Dressers. But that must have been long after your time. Here she gave her marcelled straw-colored hair a complacent pat with be-ringed fingers and glanced coolly at my gray hairs. I felt them increase tenfold in that mom- ent. She resumed her business manner — I resumed my dazed, helpless feeling — it even increased as time went on imtil T found myself on the street in front of The Snappy Dressers minus $500 plus a new dress which I have since lack- ed courage to don. I heaved a sigh — Jassie never had such taking ways in her school days. Catherine Burwash. In 1930 while on a tour through Lon- don, Eng., my eyes caught sight of huge posters which appeared to be advertising a world-renowned circus. As we were all out just for a pleasure trip, we became quite interested in the bill, so slowed our ear in front of one of the advertisements to find out in more detail what it miglit be. It proved veiy thrilling so we pro- cured tickets at the nearest store and im- mediately proceeded to the circus grounds. Throngs of people were crowding the gateway and appeared to be making their way towards a tent at tlie other end of the grormds. On approaching we found it to be a throwing contest — 3 throws for 5c. On closer investigation the tall pereon — (I could see that she was tall by the sha.dow through the tent) — seemed very familiar to me. The balls were flying rapidly with only a second to spare but the face which was very thin and pointed, dodged just as quickly. Well, I watched for fully fifteen minutes and still could not discover where I had seen that face before, but all of a sudden a memory of O.L.C. came across my mind, and a story which one of the girls, Catherine Burwash, had told me in my college days, of how it was her greatest amlntion to have a position like this. She must have seen me and got excited, for the next ball that was thrown hit her square on the nose, so that she was un- able to continue for at least 30 minutes. I raced behind the tent and managed tO ' speak to her for a few minutes, and Avas so glad of the opportunity. We hope that Catherine will have every success in her chosen calling, and that some-day she may be leader of such a AA ' onderful band. Fern Colborne. In 1950 while touring the East on my third honeymoon I had occasion to spend the night in a small Central-African vil- lage; an extremely remote and uncivil- ized place, but interesting none the less. After having partaken of a meagre and not too appetizing evening meal I