Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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r luncheon the guests foregathered in the gymnasium to witness the presentation of gifts to the school from vai-ious groups of old students and from individuals interested in the college. Members of the Board, Miss Maxwell and Mr. Farewell, with some of the guests, occupied the platform. Mr. Hamilton, President of the College Board, made a shoi ' t address, after which a list of presentations, together with their donors, was read by Mr. Fare- well. The beautiful Persian rugs which were placed in the Main Hall shortly after Easter, were formally presented on this occasion by Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Curry, on behalf of the Toronto Chapter of Trafalgar Daughters. Mrs. GI-. D. Atkinson spoke delightfully for the Alumnae, of Toronto, in donating to the school a library of books which will prove a source of pleasure and utiiitv to the students for years to come. At the close of this presentation, Miss Williams, the successor to Mrs. Atkinson as President of the Alumnae, was called to the platform and introduced to the assembled guests. The Whitby Chapter of the Trafalgar Daughters pi-esented, through Miss Powell, their President, a beautiful portrait of Miss Adams, one of the most esteemed and beloved Lady Principals of the College. This gift was graciously received by Mrs. Whitfield. Mrs. Foster, representing a group of Hamilton students, donated a fine water-colour, which was received by Mrs. J. H. Perry. An oil painting by Mr. T. Gr. Greene, present Art Director of the College, was given by Miss Valentine, a formei ' May Queen, on behalf of an unoi ' ganized group of students of the past ten years. Just at this juncture the proceedings were interrupted by the entrance of Miss Burkholder, for many years Lady Principal of the College. She was greeted with tumultous applause which clearly displayed the love and esteem in which she is held by the former students. The Senior Class of ' 21 donated, through theiu President, Hazel Taylor, a marble bust, which was received by Miss Maxwell. Mr. Farewell then unveiled a bronze tablet engraved with the names of the founders of the college, which is to be placed in the Main Hall. A portrait, presented by his family, of the first President of the College Board, James Holden, was unveiled by his son, Mr. James Holden, of Kansas City, and received by William Ross, a member of the present Board. Miss Burkholder unveiled a remarkable portrait of Mrs. Hare, executed by Miss Ingle, the present Art instructor, on behalf of the Ottawa Chapter of the Trafalgar Daughters. This portrait, declared to be a speaking likeness, will hang opposite to that of Dr. Hare, in the Main Hall. The Ottawa Chapter also presented a scholarship for general proficiency, to be called the Hare Scholarship. The unveiling of the Entrance Gates, erected by the order of Trafalgar Daughters, was an impressive and dignified ceremony. It was performed by Mrs. Riches, of Toronto. The flag having bee n withdrawn the tablet disclosed Avas seen to be inscribed with these words: — 1874 Golden Jubilee 1924, pre- sented by the Trafalgar Daughters, in loving memory of Rev. J. J. Hare, M.A., Ph.D., for forty-one years Principal of this College, and Mrs. Hare. During the presentation of gifts a field meet Avas in progress on the lawn, in which both old and new girls participated. The cup Avas carried off by Miss Adelie McLennan, a student of this year, to the great elation of the present school, who Avere much afraid lest her older sisters should Avrest it from them. The day culminated in the Grand Banquet Avhich Avas held in the dining Page Ticenty-yine

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ticularly interesting and it was made more charming by the clever acting of the principal characters whose work was of a very high order. Indeed the per- formance was one which would be hard to surpass by any amateur cast. There was no flaw in the acting, no weak character in the cast, and all performed with a high degree of excellence. The splendid cast was composed of past and present students of the Col- lege, several of whom participated in the play when it was given at the College two years ago, and the principal characters particularly were portrayed very cleverly. Among the outstanding features of the play was the ability of Miriam Eckert as M arjolane, who won the hearts of all; Helen Hughes, as Madame Lachenais, and Lorna Rumball as Baron Oxford ; but Betty Caswell as Sir Peter Mary Howard as Jack Sayle, Jean Hiekling as Brooke-Hoskyn, interpreted their parts unusually well. While much of the success of the play depended on these leading characters, because of their prominent parts, all the players should 1)0 commended for their creditable work, combining to present a play which was considered the best in years, and a credit to the Jubilee Year. To Miss Ball, the teacher of expression, much of the success of the play was due, and she was presented with bouquets of roses as a slight recognition of her splendid work in training the players. The stage was well and realistically decorated, while the costumes were ex- cellently chosen. Between the acts Miss Widdup gave piano selections. The caste of characters follows: Admiral Sir Peter Antrobus — Betty Caswell. Jerome Brooke-Hoskyn, Esq. — Jean Hiekling. Mr. Basil Pringle — Rosamond McCulloeh. Jim — Helen Deroche. Jane — Doris Coulter. Mrs. Pamela Poskett — Eileen Boake. Madame Lucie Lachenais — Helen Hughes. Mile. Marjolane Lachenais — Miriam Eckert. Nanette — Marion Anglin. Miss Ruth Pennymint — Maude Girvin. Miss Barbara Pennymint — Beatrice Carruthers. The Rev. Jacob Sternroyd, D.D., F.S..A.— Leila Hunter. The Honorable Caroline Thring — Josephine Hueston. John Sayle. 10th Baron Oxford — Lorna Rumball. Lieut. The Hon. John Sayle, R.N.— Marv Howard. The Muffin Man— Marjorie Wright. The Eyesore — Isabel Wilson. r WEDNESDAY— ALMA MATER DAY Wednesday in Jubilee Week was what might be termed an intensive day. Three of the outstanding events of the celebration were crowded into its all too short hours, yet despite this they were among the most memorable and most fully appreciated of all the festivities. The day began propitiously with the gymnasium demonstration for which the school has been preparing for weeks. It included much of the programme given on May Day plus some interesting features such as rythmical marching. It connuenced with a march of the whole school on the campus in front of the loggia which was followed by dances and exercises, apparatus and mat work. The demonsti-ation was witnessed by a large number of old girls and visitors who united in congratulating Miss Snyder and her pupils on a physical culture exhibition which they declared to be unequalled in their experience. After I ye Tuenty-Kight

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I ' oom. at six-thirty. The gnests who numbered six hundred, were seated in decades from 1874 to 1924, It will be interesting to note that 13 out of the school of 1874 were present at this dinner. After a delicious dinner the com- pany settled to the serious business of the evening, that of toasts and toast- making. Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Farewell were joint toast-masters, and under their direction six or seven toasts were drunk; those to the King, the Faculty, past and present, to the Old Girls, the Present Day Students, and the next flubilee. Many interesting and entertaining speeches were made, both in propos- ing and in response to these toasts. Words of high appreciation were spoken by the Principal on behalf of the work of Miss Copeland and Miss Powell in connection with the Jubilee, and bouquets of flowers were presented to Miss Wallace and Miss Holland for the splendid efforts in making the occasion a liuge success. A beautiful bouquet was also presented to Mrs. Hamilton, the wife of the President. Songs and yells of past and present days were given licfore adjourning to watch the magnificent fireworks reserved for this occasion, the entire company uniting in singing Auld Lang Syne. THURSDAY— COMMENCEMENT DAY. A graduate of this year declares that no matter how many Jubilees may be ahead of 0. L. C, there can never be another Commencement quite like this has been. Any one who either Avitnessed or took part in the exercises of both morning and afternoon is fair to agree with her. The school has passed its first half century, and is looking forward to another fifty years of prosperity and honorable renown. The sense of antici- pation was felt by everyone throughout the Jubilee Week, but on Commence- ment Day the event, the turning point in the life of the school, seemed actually to take place. The programme of the morning, usually in the hands of present day stu- dents, was given entirely by old girls of whom the school has eveiy right to be proud. The first number, which consisted of two delightful piano selections, was given by Miss Meath, a former student and present teacher. She was followed by Miss Dorothy Morden, a member of the Senior Class of ' 19, who has lately won the Provincial Medal for L. T. C. M. vocal examin- ations, and whose voice is one of sheer beauty. Miss Lorna Rumball, a graduate of last year and now a student at the Emerson College of Oratory at Boston, read ' ' The Maid of France, ' ' a lovely combination of the pathetic and the ridic- ulous on the subject of the Entente Cordiale which did great credit to herself and to the school. Mrs. Westley, who possesses a splendid contralto voice, sang a famous aria from Samson and Delilah. She was followed by Miss Mildred Carss, a bril- liant pianist and a graduate of ' 19. Mrs. Craigie, who gave the next number, has a glorious soprano voice. She sang a beautiful portion of I Puritani, ' ' which both delighted and amazed her audience. The programme was closed by a suite for two pianos by Arensky, play- ed by Miss Merchant and Miss Johnston. His Honor the Lieutenant-Grovernor and Mrs. Cockshutt, who had graciously consented to be present, received in the drawing-room at noon, after which the entire company adjourned to the lawn for luncheon. By two o ' clock the great room, created by the union of the concert hall and the dining room, was crowded to overflowing with old students, guests of the Jubilee Committee and friends of the graduates.