Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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As chief clerk of the Canadian Personal Filing Bureau, I find my position of great value in keeping track of my old classmates. Sometimes it seems to me as though I were Secretary to Believe it or not — Ripley. On the occasion of the tenth anni ' versary of our graduation, I feel that it would be appropriate to share with you the results of the latest check-up. As I have only limited time, I shall confine myself largely to the language of the file. I shall begin with our President. McClos ey, Constance: No recent report — Latest information available states that Connie left for France ten years ago to study music. So far there is no record of her return and Connie was always so reserved! Alger, Margaret: Journalist — Editress of The Amalgamated Liberal-Conservative C.C.F. The newspaper is a most daring and revolutionary experiment in journalism. Bec 6? Robertson, Consolidated : Travelling companions to two wealthy old ladies, whom they have undertaken to rejuvenate. Flash, flash! We understand they have led them a merry life. Dawson, Marjorie : Prima Donna. Last week we received her program for the opening of her engagement at the Metropolitan, having risen from the position of soloist in that Milton choir. Boyle, Elinor: Proprietress of Four Corners Hot Dog stand. Elinor guarantees to serve hot dogs with full quota of minerals and vitamins. Her specialty is stream- lined. They digest so quickly that you have to take the soda-bicarbonate beforehand. Goodfellow , Hildegarde : Navigator. The file shows a daily report of attempts to break the record around the world in a dinghy. We are awaiting word that she has passed the Queen Mary. Goodsell, Elaine: Research worker. After years of intensive study, and graduating with honours in architecture, Elaine is now developing the acoustic properties of the Great Wall of China. Graham, Marie : Owner of a large dude ranch near Yorkton. This ranch produces mostly dudes. Kinman, Verna: Engaged at present in famous comedy show amusing children all over the world. She has extended her efforts into the field of writing books, on such subjects as Speed as a Menace to Civilization. We understand that this book had the largest circulation of any book in 1946. Leggett, Eleanor: Principal of Sternstuff course on how to produce a bigger and better laugh — a school which specializes in correcting persons addicted to a mis- placed sense of humor — we understand she is doing very well. Lindsay, Margaret : Nurse in convalescent home for aged men. Why does Marg. have to use her charms to soothe the aged? What is the matter with the young ones? McClarty, Donna: Proprietress of Egad Golf Course. Her chief hobby is re- search work on vitamin Q. She occasionally dashes off for a few hours 1 skiing in Switzerland or tea in Paris. Mercer, Ruth: Through the courtesy of the Newfoundland Filing System, I can tell you that Ruth is safely settled in her native land. She is well on the way toward three more O.L.C. graduating spoons. Moffatt, Peggy. Last seen galloping along at a breakneck speed on a splendid black stallion having just re-read the story of Paul Revere. Isabel Perrin and Margaret Lindsay Page i

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QUaaa Say The day started with the Senior Breakfast Party, one of O. L. O. ' s traditional jaunts. In the morning the Juniors made the daisy chain. At 4.30, led by Miss B. Maxwell, the class teacher, the stately procession of graduates, linked together by the flowery rope, progressed slowly down the front steps, along the walk, and thro ugh the logia entrance into the Concert Hall, halting before the student body. Catherine Tees, Junior President, read the personal biographies, as composed by the Juniors, and after each Ruth Eakins cut the chain. When all were seated, Constance McCloskey, the Senior President, presented the school with a large Union Jack. Marjorie Dawson, president of the S.C.M., presented the school with a choir gown which had been pur ' chased with some residuary funds of that organization. Then Verna Kinman delivered the Valedictory, after which the Prophecy was read by Isabel Perrin. After the school song all dispersed. The bonfire, that night, proved to be very amusing. The comical verses revealed literary talent and the many challenges and quick responses showed the true sportsmanship of the girls and faculty. One hundred and twenty loyal Alumnae, together with present students and Faculty gathered at one of the most interesting and successful Alumnae Dinners ever Eyes sparkled in anticipation of the surprise which had been so carefully guarded from Miss A. A. Maxwell. A picture in pink and white, the birthday cake scintil- lating with twenty-one candles was carried in by the Presidents of the Senior and Junior Classes. Everyone rose and sang Happy Birthday to You while the cake was being placed on the Head Table. A needlepoint purse containing a gift of money was presented by Miss M. L. Copeland in appreciation of Miss Maxwell ' s 21 years of association with the College. A delightful address was then given by Miss A. A. Ball, a former teacher. Telegrams of greetings and congratulations from Vancouver, Edmonton, Ottawa and Montreal, and messages from the various Chapters were read to the audience. Another surprise of the evening was the presentation to Dr. Carscallen of a Diploma three feet long with the letters O.L.C. outlined in 50 one-dollar bills, given by the Ryerson Chapter. The money will be expended in the purchase of a Movie Projector. The presentations of curtains by the Trafalgar Chapter, and silverware from the Whitby Castle Chapter, were very much appreciated. At the end of a delicious dinner, typical of Miss Wallace ' s efforts, members of the Alumnae entertained with a concert of vocal, violin, dramatic, and musical selections. Dr. Carscallen treated the school to a preview of the May Day moving pictures, showing the ceremony, riding exhibition, and the afternoon picnic. Alumnae lag held. Sixteen

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For life has no glory Stays long in one dwelling And time has no story That ' s true twice in telling And only the teaching That never was spo en Is worthy thy reaching The fountain unbro en. These lines you will remember are the closing lines of George Russell ' s short poem Truth. We recall them to-day because this is one of the occasions when our hearts are divided between the dear and happy days of school just closing for us, and the untried, inviting future. We shall return again to this lovely place to renew old friendships and associations and to see perhaps more clearly its beauty, which daily custom takes too often for granted, but we shall be a part of it no more. To us its teaching has been spoken and we must travel to the fountain unbroken for life has no glory stays long in one dwelling. Yet this lovely dwelling has a light for us that shines on the new road and opens it to us with gladness and hope. Looking at the beautiful campus one late afternoon in early summer there came to ' me a recollection of its aspect in the winter season; there was no sense of bleakness or desolution in my remembrance, for there is in the mingling of evergreens and the grouping of its trees and shrubs an eternal loveliness. In our lives to come we shall carry into the less fruitful and abundant days the shapes of beauty, still to blossom afresh, and shall fear no bleakness or desolation. All the loveliness of the old building and the living beauty of the gardens and orchards are but a background for the most important element in our school life. In the associations with our teachers and classmates we gain a sense of friendly fellowship that gives us confidence for other tasks. So gathering as we stray, a sense Of Life, so lovely and intense It lingers when we wander hence. Verna Kinman. ' Eighteen