Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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THE SENIOR RECEPTION JUBILEE Week in the Ontario Ladies ' College was initiated on Saturday afternoon by a reception given by the Graduating Class of ' 24. The stately proportions of the old building lend themselves to anj festivity but the draw- ing room and common room given up to the use of the Seniors looked especially lovely on that occasion. The rooms were decked with apple blossoms and white lilac, while the tea-table looked lovely decorated with a large bowl of the same flowers. The guests were received by Mrs. Farewell and Lois Newberry, President of the Year, at one end of the drawing-room. A great many friends of the graduates motored down for the reception and spent an enjoyable afternoon either in the drawing-roorh, where a program of readings and instrumental and vocal music was given by the various meml)ers of the Senior and Junior Classes ; or in wandering about the grounds, which were at their loveliest. About five o ' clock everyone foregathered in the common-room where refreshments were served. This was followed very shortly by the departure of the guests. Although much less elaborate than many of the entertainments to which the school looked forward during the week, the Senior Reception will always be remembered as one of the most pleasant and interesting events in the course of the Jubilee celebrations. BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY, JUNE 8th. THIS memorable day was the first really interesting one of the Jubilee Celebration, and not one of the students will forget the two services, and the re-union with the old girls. In the morning the student body went together to the Methodist Church, at which service Chancellor Bowles, of Vic- toria College, addressed us. His ideas were inspiring and his personality ap- pealing. The evening service, again held at the Methodist Church, was perhaps of a more appropriate nature, being a message from the school ' s dear friend, the late Dr. Hare, and read at his request by our principal, Mr. Farewell. It was a message chiefly to the scholars as a whole, and secondly to the year ' s graduates, inspirational, and of a characteristic note. The choir was composed of old girls, and their music was extremely enjoyable. Upon returning we stood in the lower hall, singing, Saviour, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise, until the graduates had passed up the staircase. CLASS DAY, JUNE 9th FOLLOWING Baccalaureate Sunday with its impressive services, Class Day perhaps meant more to the students of the College, past and present, than any other day during the Jubilee week. Old memories wei ' e recalled, old friendships renewed. Once again we came under the influence of the school spirit which linked the past to the present and unified the whole. At three o ' clock the Seniors assembled in the loggia. Very impressive they looked in their caps and gowns as, bearing the daisy chain, they proceeded to Main Entrance, and through Main Hall to the Gymnasium. ' aye Twenty-Four

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ML SUNDAY, JUNE 8th:— 11.00 a.m. — Sermon in the Methodist Tabernacle by Rev. Chancel- lor Bowles, of Victoria College, Toronto. Solos by former students of O.L.C. 7.00 p.m. — Baccalaureate Sermon, prepared by the late Rev. Dr. Hare three years ago, delivered by Rev. Principal Farewell. Solos by Mrs. C. A. Westley and Mrs. J. H. Perry. MONDAY, JUNE 9th :— 10.00 a.m. — Registration at College Office; assignments to billets and informal reunions. 3.00 p.m. — Class Day and other activities. 6.00 p.m. — Senior Banquet; Directors ' Banquet (past and pres- ent) ; baseball game between former and present stu- dents; bonfire and informal program on the lawns. TUESDAY, JUNE 10th:— 10.00 a.m. — Swimming Exhibition; outdoor activities; group meet- ing of former students. 2.30 p.m. — Program of Chamber Music, Toronto String Quartet in the Gymnasium; basketball game between former and present students. 8.00 p.m. — Play, Pomander Walk, in the Town Hall, by former and present day students. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11th:— 10.00 a.m. — Physical Culture Exhibition; group meetings of former students. 2.00 p.m. — Presentation of Gifts in the Gymnasium; unveiling of Memorial Gates; Field Day Activities. 6.00 p.m. — Formal reception of Former Students and Teachers; Grand Banquet; bonfire and informal program on the lawns. THURSDAY, JUNE 12th— 10.30 a.m. — Concert in the Assembly Hall. 12 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Reception by His Honour the Leiutenant Gover- nor and Mrs. Cockshutt, followed by refreshments. 2.00-4.00 p.m. — Granting of Diplomas, Medals, etc. Page Ticentji-Thrce

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A side aisle had been cleared, and as eaoh girl came to the platform steps, her Ijiography was read by Beatrice Carruthers, President of the Junior Class. After which Gracia Hodge, V ' ice-President, cut the daisy chain and allowed the fortunate Senior to take her place on the platform. The two Junior officers were dressed in their class colors, gi ' een and mauve, which made a very effective picture. After the biographies the Seniors sang their class song with much feeling, and Juniors replied with the usual Junior vigor. The very frank prophecies followed, and caused much merriment among the school. Lois Newberry, on behalf of the Class of ' 24, presented the school with a clock, to be placed on the mantel in the drawing-room, and Miss Ball, the Fac- ulty Advisor, with a beautiful steamer rug, to be used on her European tour m recognition of her helpfulness during the year. Miss Maxwell, the Honorary President of the Class, was presented with Ophelia roses, and in reply said that no college could lose so large a group of girls without feeling their loss greatly. The climax of the afternoon was the valedictory, given by Norah Holden. With her first words So this is the end the assembly came to perfect order, the atmosphere was tense. It was as if all the girls of all the class days, past and present, spoke through her. As if all the love and loyalty for the school that was in our hearts, was expressed by the speaker. When she finished she received the greatest of all tributes, silence, before iiie outburst of applause. Following the usual custom, the Seniors were entertained at their annual banquet in the Household Science rooms by the Juniors. Judging by the sounds that ascended the stairAvay, one would surmise that the spirits of the party vv ' ere not dampened by undue formality. As soon as it was dark an immense bonfire was kindled on the driveway, Avhere a large crowd gathered to see the Seniors burn the text book of the sub- ject that had been their bete noir all year, and hear the original and amusing poetry which accompanied each. After this ceremony the Seniors sang their Farewell song, which was responded to by all the classes in the school, and inany of other years. The whole day was a splendid success, a golden link in a golden chain of days, and will long be remembered by those who were fortunate enough to be present. — L.M.H. Banquet of Directors Past and Present On the same evening another of the noteworthy events of the Golden Jubilee was held, namely, the Directors ' Banquet. The outstanding thought which per- vaded the whole evening and was manifested again and again in the words of the various speakers, was that while the great men of the past must be remem- bered with gratitude and reverence, the College must not rest with the laurels already gained, but must start afresh on another half century of achievement, with the aim in view of making still greater progress and advancement. About sixty guests sat down to the banquet, including not only directors of the past and present, Avith their wives and husbands, but several members of the faculty of former years. Mr. R. C. Hamilton, president of the Board of Directors, presided, and after the delightful banquet, made a brief address, in which he referred to some of the men who had been outstanding in the earlier Page Tuentij-F