Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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followed. During the first two periods no goal was made, the two teams holding one another fairly evenly, but in the third period Western made three goals, making the final score .VO. Following the game there was an exhibition of archery. On Saturday, November 24, the Athletic Association entertained the boys of Pick ' ering College, Newmarket, at a Tea Dance. The boys, accompanied by their Head ' master, were received by Dr. Carscallen and taken on a tour of inspection of the school, after which they repaired to the gym where the girls were assembled. The gym was attractively decorated with blue and blue streamers, with the crest of each school at the head of the room. After a Paul Jones, in which everyone got acquaint ' ed, dancing continued, with an interval for tea. The time passed all too quickly, and when this unique gathering came to a close we were left with the memories of one of the happiest events of our school year. Qllirtalmaa Pagratit An event which is becoming quite famous in the history of the college is the annual Christmas Festival. The Festival this year was felt to be a great improvement on our former festivals by all those who attended. The dining-hall was attractively decorated with evergreens, streamers and Christmas bells. The candle-lighters ' prO ' cession was followed by the Boar ' s Head procession, consisting of the jester, bowman, cook, bearers, etc. During the delicious dinner carols were sung and we were enter- tained by a novel news broadcast, a quartet of local talent (?) and solos. After the banquet, a trumpeter summoned the assembly to the concert hall, where scenes of the Nativity were presented. MtxBic — ©ktirloH (Club President ' ' - Elsie Allin Secretary-Treasurer ' ' Doris Mullett The Okticlos club re-organized in September under the leadership of Mr. Atkinson. Our opening meeting was an informal gathering, and we were fortunate in having Mrs. Atkinson tell us of the work which Mr. Atkinson ' s club in Toronto is doing. We decided that we would like to consider ourselves a unit of the Toronto club, and the letter expressing our wish was written to their president. At their next meeting Miss Golden and Miss Allin were invited to take part in the programme and to become acquainted with the members. It was our great privilege this year to visit Miss Emsley and her Clef Club in Oshawa. The Okticlos Club supplied the programme for the evening, and greatly enjoyed the fellowship with these young people. The climax of the year for our music department was when we were able to entertain Miss Emsley and her club in our Concert Hall, which was miraculously transformed into a cosy music-room. Such evenings spent with other students are so inspiring to those of us who love music, it seems that it should become one of our traditions — to entertain some outside music club at least twice a year. (EattQpruatary String (j uartpt Each year we look forward with pleasure to a scries of concerts given by visiting arti.sts. On November 3, the Conservatory String Quartet received an ovation on the occasion of their annual concert at O.L.C. The Quartet opened the programme with the beautiful Haydn String Quartet in C major. Mr. Leo Smith, cellist of the

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Erial Watterworth Haider of Strathcona Shield, 1934-35 The elections for the holder of the Strathcona Shield were held on the evening of May 30. Erial Watterworth was chosen as the winner of this distinction, and a reception was held in the Common Room in her honour. As soon as it became sufficiently dark the school assembled again in the Concert Hall, where moving pic- tures of May Day were shown. Smttatinn One of the first things the old girls think of on their return, is how they will initiate the new girls. For this purpose the old girls got together and managed to keep everything a secret till the evening of September 20. Next morning the new girls were greeted with shouts of laughter. As ordered, they wore their hair in as many braids as possible, bright rouge on their noses, blouses and tunics inside out and back to front, and last but not least they carried suitcases and umbrellas (in case of an emergency). In the dining-room the new girls dutifully tied their table napkins around their necks and proceeded to eat with their one remaining piece of cutlery — a fork. That night the girls repaired to the gym, where an impromptu programme was put on by the old girls. It was very amusing, at least the old girls thought so. On Friday, November 2, we had the pleasure of a visit from the girls ' Soccer team of Western University. The team was entertained at dinner and later in the evening a pleasant time was spent in the cool green waters of the swimming pool. In the morning the O.L.C. Soccer team met that of the University and a close game Page Tiventy-Seven

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Quartet, then played a group of solos with Miss Golden at the piano. As usual Mr. Smith was enthusiastically received, and graciously responded with an encore. The remainder of the programme was devoted to the works of Leo Smith, Speaight, Schubert, and Grainger. An evening of unusual enjoyment was experienced by the students and friends of O.L.C. when John Goss, the distinguished English baritone, presented his lecture- recital. In outlining the development of the folk song, numerous illustrations were given by Mr. Goss in his incomparable and inspiring manner in French, German, Ita- lian, Spanish, English, Irish, and Scotch, concluding with several rollicking sea- chanteys. Gwendolyn Williams was the admirable accompanist. Utrtorta (Hoih t Qpuartrt We were also favoured by a visit from the Victoria College Quartet consisting of John Bates, Richard and Charles Jolliffe. Unfortunately the fourth member of the Quartet, the accompanist, was unable to be present, so Miss Golden became a fourth. They gave us a programme which included the sublime and the ridiculous, and we enjoyed every number very much. uloranta (Slomnts The musical year would not be complete without a few visits to Toronto. We heard our usual share of symphonies, and also the Five-Piano ensemble. Some of the girls went up to hear Ernest Seitz ' recital, and as a final treat The Mi ado, by the D ' Oyly Carte Opera Company. Needless to say the Mi ado was an unforgettable experience. 3(uttior anb rntar l ntalB This year the Junior recital was held on Friday evening, June 7, and consisted of numbers by the Junior students of both the music department and the dramatic depart- ment. The Senior recital given on Saturday evening, was of an exceptionally high order, selections being given by the more advanced pupils in music and dramatics. An interesting feature of the programme was the two-piano numbers which were a novelty. Following the recital a reception was held in the Common Room. (Hkf (Elub This year we have had most of our meetings with the Dramatic Club. In Febru- ary we had a very enjoyable meeting with the latter and were also invited to attend when Miss Emsley ' s class came from Oshawa. In the Junior recital in June the fol- lowing participated: June Craig, Barbara Holborne, June Kennedy, Ruth Eakins, Jean Cassie, Ruth Mercer, Yvonne Bailey, Eleanor Leggett. iSramattr lub We have all had a great deal of fun this year putting on the plays. At Hallowe ' en we presented All Hallows Eve, and as our final presentation The Courtship of Miles Standish and Ci ' nderella Married. At the Junior tea for the Seniors we gave a group of choral numbers. We thank Miss Patterson for her guidance throughout the year.