Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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Earle Grey Players The Festival Company ' s programme on October 30th at the Whitby High School Auditorium was attended by a party from ' O.L.C. ' We enjoyed excerpts from Henry IV Pt. I, Julius Caesar and As You Like It and thus in one short mid-week performance saw in costume many Shakespearean characters with whom reading had made us familiar. We also met Mrs. Mclntyre, so familiar to many of us in the Home Eco- nomics Department at O.L.C. and now a member of the Faculty of the High School. Good luck, Mrs. Mac! I have heard people talk of the romance and beauty of the mist gliding in over a calm sea and of the rays of moonlight shining through it: of how a soft breeze stirs the leaves, taking away the heat of the day and in its place leaving the sweet smell of the tropical flowers. This is all very well but I am under the impression that our writers have great imaginations. lust listen to my side of the story. You are out on a date, dressed m your favourite dress and wearing the latest hair-style. You have your newest dream-boat whom you are trying to impress. He has his father ' s convertible, is wearing his best suit (his only one), and is trying just as hard to impress you. You are down by the sea but are there twinkling stars and a full moon? Certainly there are not. A thick fog rushes in, followed by dark, black clouds and a strong wind which cools the heat of the day so much that you wonder why you did not bring your father ' s racoon coat. Suddenly the sky opens and you immediately decide that a bathing suit would have been more practical than the coat. The car now has a strong resemblance to your rich friend ' s swimming pool. Something trickles down your face and if a mirror were handy, a glance would tell you that it was your carefully-put-on mascara. The latest hair-style is best left to the imagination. This ends your romantic date and begins your career in the adjective business. One ' s stay at the College is all too short but one ' s copy of Vox CoUegii remains, a souvenir of the special events which took place during one ' s time there. Students of ' 58 will remember with pride the fact that they were here when Grace Chapel celebrated her first birthday, on November 3rd. The anniversary was marked by a service at which we enjoyed not only a sermon from Rev. W. J. Johnston, D.D., a member of our Board, but also the part played by our School Choir. On the Monday evening following, the open- ing recital on the new Casavant organ was given by Mr. David Ouchterlony. Margaret Allen, Grade XII. First Page 22

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After intermission the orchestra returned to play two Chorale Preludes and the Giant Fugue by J. S. Bach. The preludes had been beautifully adapted to stringed instruments and the fugue was brilliantly performed. The theme in the latter, in a customary fugal manner, was bandied about from one set of instruments to another with amazing agility. The concluding number on the programme was a Serenade of four movements by Wolf-Ferrari. This hardly belongs to any period or style but can best be described as music in the 18th century idiom with a contemporary outlook. The neat little allegro is followed by the andante with its surpris- ing tempc changes, and the scherzo-presto with its charming syncopations aBjiiil strong rhythms. The final section was a very energetic fmale-presto. The orchestra was given several curtain calls and played one encore. The encore was a tune by Dr. Arne (18th century) in a very majestic style. At the conclusion of the concert, the artists were not only surrounded by lovely maple leaves and berry branches that enhanced the stage, but by autograph seekers and I think that is indicative of the appreciation of the audience. The concert was a tremendous success. Department of Music Hi-Fi Hop O.LC. ' s highly successful Hi-Fi Hop was held on Saturday, October 26th. As early as eight, guests began arriving and kept the reception line busy until almost 9:00. After introducing themselves, the couples proceeded into the recreation room where the dance was held. The room was beautifully decorated with numerous stars and streamers which were highlighted by soft- coloured globes which created a romantic atmosphere: in keeping with the mood. After an hour of fine music (appropriately supplied by the A.A. ' s hi-fi), a light lunch, arranged by Mrs. Osborne and her helpers, was served. This seemed to inspire the dancers to renewed vigour and kept the dance lively. The highlight of the evening took place when the King and Queen were chosen: Terry Russell and Irene Pennacchiotti. They made a striking picture as they sat on the silver-bedecked thrones, and after the Queen was duly crowned, the young couple began the concluding part of the dance. Promptly at midnight the dance ended and fare wells were said, with everyone ' s agreeing that it had been a most succssful evening. I should like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the student body, to thank the girls who supplied the decorations and music, the Faculty, staff and helpers for their assistance in making the evening a success. Elaine Lowery, Grade XI.

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The Choir Opening Organ Recital On Monday evening, November 4th, we had the pleasure ot hearing the well-known organist, David Ouchterlony, give a recital on the recently in- stalled Casavant organ in Grace Chapel. On the same programme, we thrilled to the voices of our friends in the Chapel Choir under the direction of Dr. Stanley Osborne. Along with compositions by Willan, Vaughan Williams and Davies, the choir sang Dr. Osborne ' s own composition, Eternal God. Among the compositions that we heard from Mr. Ouchterlony were a chor- ale prelude on Walden by Dr. Osborne and his own Trumpet Tune . Mr. Ochterlony ' s true artistry was keenly felt by each member of the audience but his genius revealed itself at the conclusion of the evening. At the end of the programme sheet, as though it had been put there as an unimportant after-thought, the words Improvisation on selected themes were printed. It became an appropriate climax to the recital. Dr. Osborne presented our guest with a sealed envelope, seen previously only by himself, containing two original themes. Mr. Ouchterlony returned to the organ without a moment ' s hesitation and gave his listeners a taste of humour, delicacy, pensiveness, majesty, vitality, tender feeling, and, in sum- mation, infinite musical beauty. The programme was tremendously well received and we all agreed that the Chapel Choir was a worthy complement to this rare musician. Department of Music Page 23