Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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26 VOX COLLEGII Music has always been a very im- portant factor in O.L.C., and certainly this year has been no exception to the rule. We have had many splendid con- certs, and have enjoyed them all. The first of these concerts was a Harp Recital, given by Mr. Jos. Quin- tile, assisted by Mrs. Cowlishaw, so- prano ; Mr. Blachford, violinist ; and Mr. Atkinson, organist. This recital was the first of its kind to be given in the College, and was very much enjoy- ed. Mr. Quintile is a solo harpist of first standing, and has a beautiful harp, of which he is justly proud. Mrs. Cowlishaw is a soprano soloist, and has a clear and charming voice that was pleasant to listen to. Mr. Blachford is one of Toronto ' s leading violinists, and we always enjoy hearing him play. Mr. Atkinson, of course, is too well known to readers of Vox to need any introduction. He is with us, we are glad to say, at least two days every week. The entire program was a splendid treat, and the final number, with all four artists taking part, was especially enjoyed. This number was Bach-Gou-

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VOX COLLEGII 25 the latter on ' ' The Cotton Industry. ' ' At one of the meetings a spelling match was held between the Junior and Senior Commercial girls at which Miss by Miss Archibald for the girls, at which everyone had a most enjoyable time. There have been some disappoint- ments in the Commercial Department Chantler presided. The Juniors were the winners, the success being due to Edna Cameron. Last but not least, was a surprise par- ty given in the Domestic Science Room, this year as some of our plans were spoil- ed on account of the weather. However on the whole it has been a happy year, and we wish the Junior girls every suc- cess for the year to come. H. L. The opening meeting of the Art Club this year was a very satisfactory one to all. Olive Payne was elected president, Mildred Cole vice-president and Jean Stuart, sec.-treas. The classes this year have been very small but we all feel that excellent work has been done both in the Junior and Senior Fine Arts Courses, as well as in the School Classes. The public school classes also deserve honourable mention. Excellent studies of birds and still life work were painted during the winter months. This spring found the girls busy out-doors. These studies are on Exhibition during Commencement week. The china painting is especially delight- ful and holds a very prominent place in the Exhibition. The fortnightly meetings of the Club were very enjoyable as well as helpful. The girls very willingly took part in reading the life history and works of Modern and Old Artists. The Art Club spent a very enjoyable evening when entertained by the Dram- atic Club, Ruth Clemens and Marguerite Kersley read to us. Many games were played after which light refreshments were served. The Art Club tea also was a big suc- cess. The common-room was made very attractive with Statuettes and the class colours. The girls made charming wait- resses in their gold and black dresses. A very interesting and enjoyable ad- dress was furnished us by Mr. Holmes, O.S.A., on Period Furniture.

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VOX COLLEGII 27 nod Ave Maria, sung by Mrs. Cowli- shaw, with violin, harp and organ ac- companiment. The second recital of the school year was given by the pupils of Mr. Slater, from Toronto ; Mr. Arthur Plumbstead, Miss Ada Richardson and Miss Fanny Rogers, assisted by Miss Olive Smith, Oshawa. On Wednesday afternoon the teach- ers and students assembled in the con- cert hall to listen to the third recital of the series. This recital was given by Mr. Johnston, on a guitar. Mr. John- ston was very generous, and responded with encores again and again. The fourth concert was one of espe- cial interest, not only to the teachers and students of the College, but also to our friends in the town, and in Osh- awa. This concert was given by Miss Greta Masson, who was a former stu- dent of O.L.C., and a soprano singer of unusual power. She possesses a voice of rare sweetness and strength, a gracious manner, and a pleasing ap- pearance. Miss Masson prefaced her recital with a few well chosen words of pleasure, at meeting again with old friends. This program was most thor- oughly enjoyed. Miss Mona Bates had played for 0. L.C. last year, and so the anticipation and pleasure with which the old stu- dents looked forward to her coming, made the new students very anxious for her recital. Miss Bates looked very lovely and dainty as she came upon the platform, and old and new students a- like welcomed her heartily. This is, perhaps, one, if not the most delightful concerts of the year, and every one of the numbers on the program was lis- tened to with the keenest enjoyment. We sincerly hope that Miss Bates may be able to visit us again. Following this was a concert by the Brush sisters, Olive and Marjorie. Miss Olive Brush is a member of our own faculty, and her playing is always a delight. This particular programme was especially adapted to younger peo- ple. Miss Marjorie Brush, soprano, gave some explanations of the music and sang interpretative songs. All this was in a measure new and most inter- esting. Next in the series comes one that we. have come to regard as an annual af- fair, The Toronto String Quartette. This Quartette has given us a program for four consecutive years, and each year we look forward to their coming more than the year previous. This year the Quartette was assisted by Miss Gladys Hart, A. T. C. M., who played Brahms Horn Trio with Mr. Smith and Mr. Blachford. As a special favor and at a special request they again played The Fairies for us. This very dainty selection seems to give us more and more pleasure each year. We hope that the String Quartette will continue their annual visits to us for a long time to come. On the evening of May 20th, Mr. At- kinson brought the Sherbourne Street Methodist Church Choir down from To- ronto to give us a concert. The pro- gram was a miscellaneous one, but principally a sacred concert. But there was one secular chorus, Keep on