Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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VOX COLLEGII 19 heavens were revealed to us in such, a way that evening that we have become more interested than ever before. Of course we know of Jack Minor, the bird man. We were given the opportun- ity of hearing his illustrated lecture on January 10, in the town. He spoke on wild geese and their habits. We found it very interesting because we knew so little of those things. On April 15 we had a lecture illustrat- ed with lantern slides given by Mr. Hol- mes, on furniture of the different per- iods, using chairs as the object of reference. We found this very interest- ing, because of its being so different from the usual lecture. I am sure that everyone of us has read one or other of the Anne books, by L. M. Montgomery. On May 6th Mrs. Montgomery Macdonald came to the Col- lege and read us some of her own writ- ings, including a letter from the last of the Anne books which is now being completed. She then told us she was be- ginning a new series of books. I am sure we are all looking forward to reading these as we did the Anne books. We all enjoyed Mrs. Montgomery Macdon- ald and we shall not soon forget the one who has given us so much pleasure. We were greatly favoured having Dr. Hare with us for a few of the closing days of our school year. He spoke to us on many occasions and on May 27 gave us a lecture on Sponges. As Dr. Hare spoke of the different kinds of sponges, he showed us a collection of over three dozen. Not one of us realized that an ordinary sponge could have such a history. This lecture on sponges will be only one of our many happy re- membrances of Dr. Hare. In years to come when we look back on our days at O.L.C. we realize what an advantage it is to come to a school which affords such wonderful opportunities. J. O. Under the able leadership of Miss Cort Eeynolds, the Y.W.C.A. has proved to be a splendid success this year. We have had a larger membership than ever before, and our Thursday evening meet- ings have been well attended all through the year. Interesting addresses were given by Miss Maxwell, Mrs. Turking- ton, Mrs. Howard, Miss Ball, Miss Chantler, Miss Archibald, Mr. Denyes, on his work among the Indians north of Winnipeg, and by many of our students. Several social evenings which gave us an opportunity v of singing old songs, were enjoyed by all. These little meet- ings every week have proved a source of help and inspiration fo us all. Of course, we all enjoy our Sunday ev- ening services, and we have had many in- teresting and helpful addresses this year, including those of President South- wick, on Vision; Mr. Ridout, who spoke Y. W. C. A. on Christian Stewardship ; Professor Smith, of Toronto, on Social Service; Miss McCowan, whose address on Russia was so interesting; Mrs. Turkington, Miss Maxwell, Miss Ball, Miss Chantler and others. At our last two services Dr. Hare, our Principal Emeritus, gave us veiy inspiring addresses, one on the Human Elements of Power, — imagina- tion, faith, will and love ; the other on Perfection from the historical stand- point. Both these addresses will long be remembered by the girls. At the close of our last service Communion was ad- ministered and. we hope that this custom which was begun last year will be contin- ued in the years to come. A mission study class was held for several weeks every Sunday afternoon. The book chosen was The Lure of Af- rica, by Cornelius H. Patton, and al- though the attendance was not large, we

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18 VOX COLLEGII Webster came down and helped us with the cooking. The class was all arrayed in bloomers and middies, and everyone could not but feel unconstrained and at home in those garments. The dinner was delicious, steak done to a turn, ice- cream, and olives, rather rare viands about O.L.C. When the party broke up at seven-thirty everyone felt more than satisfied with our first attempt at class entertainment. As the winter advanced the Elementaries began to have less and less time and our second party was plan- ned in a great hurry. This was a sur- prise birthday feast for Miss S pence. Miss Morden had to go away unfortun- ately, so Miss Chantler kindly helped us decorate the table with our class colours of orange and blue, and helped us pur- chase our flowers and eatables. The table looked very pretty, the flowers wei ' e beautiful, the surprise was complete, but perhaps the crowning glory of the feast was the birthday cake, decorated as a gentle compliment to Miss Spence, with just sixteen candles. Of all the happenings in our class I think that which stands out most prom- inently in our minds was the making and giving for the first time of our class yell. Although we sincerely admire and rever- ence our predecessors in the Elementary class either their voices were too weak or their feelings too over-powering for them to make much impression in the matter of a yell on O.L.C. We were determin- ed that we would outstrip the whole school. Miss Mo rden made up a great deal of it, and when, on that reat oc- casion of the Old Girls ' Ke-union Din- ner we gave it for the first time, we flat- ter ourselves Ave made a hit. Since then our work has crowded us more and more, and though we have tried to have something else, it has been impossible. However we all knew that could not be helped and as the year drew to a close we voted our dear Miss Morden and our splendid president a hearty vote of thanks for their patient persevering efforts for the happiness of the class, their unfailing class spirit and their good leadership. N. H. This year 1920-21 we have been very fortunate in having had quite a number of illustrated lectures and talks. These have not only been a source of enjoy- ment but of great benefit. Among the number of very interest- ing and inspiring lectures, we had a ser- ies of travelettes given by Dr. Jacques. The first one was given October 12, on Canada. We started our travel at the east coast and as we journeyed westward we found ourselves swelling with pride, and by the time we reached the coast there was not one of us but was proud to call Canada our native land. On Octo- ber 26 he favored us again, by giving one on Ceylon, quite the most interesting of the series. The week-end of January 14, 15, 16 Dr. Jacques completed his ser- ies, one on England, and one on South Africa, and lastly one on Mesopotamia; and as we look back on these travelettes we feel that they have been very in- structive and we have travelled to some places that we may never see again. Dr. Chant, of Toronto University, visited the College October 30 and gave his illustrated lecture on Astronomy. We all agree that astronomy is a vast subject, but after he told us of the stars, moon and sun and other planets and ex- plained their motion, it seemed that there was more to learn than we had ever suspected. The wonders of the

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20 VOX COLLEGII feel sure that those who were present found these classes very helpful. Y. W. C. A. RECEPTION On the evening of Friday, September sixteenth, the Y.W.C.A. entertained the new girls, at a reception given in the Concert Hall. It was only the first of a series of delightful evenings, given by this prominent organization of our school. The decoration committee bad transformed the hall by means of cush- ions, cozy chairs and flowers. At the door Mr. Farewell, Miss Max- well, Miss Wright and Cort Reynolds re- ceived. The girls grouped informally and listened to an enjoyable programme rendered by Marjorie Kisby, who played Sinding ' s Rustle of Spring, Helene Alworth, who read Beatrice Hereford ' s A Sociable Seamstress, and Reta Ker- slake who sang ' ' Bon J our Susan. ' ' After the delightful numbers Mr. Farewell and Miss Maxwell welcomed the old and new girls, on behalf of the Y.W.C.A.. emphasizing its importance to the school. Then a conest was suggested, which craeted much amusement. A name was pinned on the back of each person, and by the aid of a little description many of them wei ' e guessed. When the winner was finally deter- mined dainty refreshments were served by a number of the old girls, thus end- ing a very sociable evening, which wc all felt had done a great deal tpwards acquainting the girls. Miss Chantler was chosen Faculty Ad- visor for the Y.W.C.A. and she has prov- ed herself worthy of this prominent and important position by her untiring in- terest and splendid help, and the Cabin- et have always felt that she was ever ready to advise them when it was neces- sary. On May 12 the election of officers for next year took place. Miss Olive Isaacs was elected President and Miss Marion Gill Secretary. We wish them every success in their work with the Y.W.C.A. next year. THE BAZAAR The Bazaar is always an interesting feature just before we leave for the Christmas holidays, and it was no less interesting and successful this yeai Miss Maxwell, in a few lovely and ap- propriate words, declared it open, and then the rush began. The fanciwork booth . was charmingly decorated in mauve and green, and the large number of pretty articles contributed by the girls looked very attractive indeed, when they were so nicely arranged by the Misses Rcta Kerslake, Kathleen McDonald and Elizabeth Morden. The Athletic booth was, of course, dec- orated in dark blue and light blue and was a very pretty sight with the O.L.C. pennants and dainty kevvpies dressed in school colors, hanging about. The punch bowl and cookies were well patronized by all. Miss Murehie, Louise Burns and Madeline Charles were in charge. Nor must, we forget the candy booth so daintily decorated in mauve and black, with its boxes of tempting candy, need- less to say, it attracted a large crowd until the delicious sweets were all gone. Misses Lily Austin and Hilda Dawson were in charge of the fish pond which was so nicely ararnged and decorated in red and gi ' een. The numerous little ar- ticles fished for, caused a great deal of amusement a nd everyone reported a good time at the pond. Miss Ethel Morden was responsible for the tea room which was artistically dec- orated with Xmas colors. Miss Morden , and Miss Alcock, sang beautifully, and Miss Jane Merchant played the piano. The refreshments were daintily served and the hour in the tea-room was indeed a very pleasant one. Misses Olive Isaacs and Grace Hinch dressed in Gypsy Costumes told for- tunes, and in the mysterious little al- coves we learned all about our future. The afternoon was a very enjoyable one for all, and we are sure that the baz- aar was just as successful this year as it has been in the past.