Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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21 EXPRESSION One can scarcely believe that at last our days are numbered at 0. L. C. In- deed we know we have been counting them over since they numbered in the early hundreds, but, as we have put , our pencils through the calendar fig- ures each night just before we popped into bed, we didn ' t realize just how quickly the days and hours and min- utes were chasing each other away, and we wished that they ' d go a great deal swifter — no, they couldn ' t go soon en- ough for us. Needless to say, we have of late changed our minds — and now in spite of our efforts to make the best of our fleeting moments, they seem to hide themselves just a little .sooner and grin at us knowingly as if to say, Wie knew long ago you ' d appreciate us some- time — So just what can we do? What would you do in a case like that ? Our Dramatic meetings this year have been a huge success. The first one was held on September 16th, and the results of the elections were as fol- lows : President — Madeline Payne. Secretary — Helene Allworth. Treasurer — Elva Haskett. Business Manager — Marguerite Ker- sley. The question as to when the meet- ings should be held was not decided. On November 3rd, the second meet- ing was held. It was decided that the meetings should be held fort-nightly, on Tuesday, from 8.30 to 9, with a so- cial half hour once a month. It was de- cided that the Dramtic Club should en- tertain the Art Club on November 17. The entertainment committee was to consist of Hilda Dawson and Elva Has- kett. Our Treasurer, due to other du- ties, resigned her office. Grace Hinch was then elected Treasurer. The third meeting was held on No- vember 24th. This took the form of a social entertainment, and we were greatly pleased to welcome a number of our artistic friends. The first thing on the program was a contest. A num- ber of small slips of paper were hand- ed out, each having a subject written on it. Each was asked to write a stan- za of four lines on the subject which had been given to her. Excitement ran high, and after a few minutes of deep concentration and thought, the mas- terpieces were read. After a weighty decision on the part of our honorable judges, the prize was awarded to Mur- iel Harvey, and ' Dorothy Algeo was given honorable mention. The aforesaid verses were as follows : 1. Stop! Look! ! Listen! ! ! We see it oft in 1-inch type, We pause — our hopes have risen. Alas ! ' Tis but a Fire Sale— Beneath this ' ' Stop ! Look ! ! Listen ! ! 2. Movies. Last night I Avent to the Movie Show ' Because I didn ' t have anywhere else to go. I sat in back of a woman stout, She kept twitching and jumping and moving about ' Till at last I got as mad as could be, I said, Say, woman, have a heart on me. Next on the program was a recita- tion by Ruth Clemens, entitled, The Mustard Plaster. This was greatly appreciated, as was signified by the ap- plause. Marguerite Kersley read Isaac Stein ' s Busy Day, and this was, too, enjoyed by all. Then came what most of us considered the greatest event of the evening — why it w as the re- freshments. Needless to say we all did justice to the dainty little repast, and were loathe to come to the end of a perfect evening. It was after the Christmas vacation that we met again. On account 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.

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22 VOX COLLEGII absence of our President we were obliged to elect a new one. This honor fell on Elva Haskett. We discussed the matter of a trip to Oshawa on January 29— but this was later postponed until February 19. At the meeting on February 2nd we were greatly pleased to have two very delightful readings from Miss Ball. The first was one of our favorites: Hia- watha ' s Wooing, by Longfellow, and secondly, The Weathercock and the Maiden. After candy had been pass- ed the meeting adjourned. or three entertainments. The first of these was the Junior Dramatic Stunt. This was held in December. It took the form of a typical country school Christ- mas concert. The children were all ex- cited, but spake their pieces very well, and the grand finale was a very be- witching little song entitled, Dance Around the Christmas Tree, when the actors and actresses let themselves go back to their childhood days and hip- pity-hopped in childish glee as they received their bags of candies from the hands of their beloved teacher, Miss EI O PEKA The meeting on March 2nd was just as enjoyable as the former ones had been. Hilda Dawson gave a very en- joyable reading entitled, Encourage- ment, and Alice Lees favored us with The Bewitched Clock. Oranges were passed, and the meeting broke up about 9.30. Of late all the Tuesday evening class- es have been taken up for the Com- mencement Play. During this vear we have put on two Dorothy Sorby. They were not quite so good later, when a number of city friends came clown to entertain them, but considering that the Christmas va- cation was drawing near, teacher par- doned their naughtiness and did not reprove them. The program was as follows : 1. The Bear Story, by Riley — Marguerite Kersley. 2. Cassibianca — Grace Hinch.