Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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January Entertainment January ' s prelude and post- lude had their gloomy notes: the results of the Tranquilliser Examinations , held on the last day of December; the warnings of First Semester Finals loom- ing ahead. Yet, looking back, we find a surprising amount of entertainment in this month. The College dramatic per- formances came first: two ex- cellent short plays. The modern dress and spirit of World Without Men by Philip John- son contrasted admirably with the period costume and humour of Moliere ' s Affected Young Ladies and gave us what everyone felt was a very good evening. Next, a theatre party was ar- ranged. Dr. Osborne happened to have had a preview and everyone set out in high spirits to find the answer to his ques- tion: Who was the murderer ? The play? And the place? Agatha Christie ' s Witness for the Prosecution at the Crest Theatre, of course. Following the exciting mid- week announcement that a group of young men were com- ing from Trinity College, all ef- forts were canalised into mak- ing the dance a success. Did anyone not enjoy this evening? Or the party to which Pickering College invited us on the fol- lowing Saturday? Strictly speaking, we exceed our assignment, but let us men- tion here the joyful exit for the Third General Week-end and an excellent film — Walt Dis- ney ' s So Dear to My Heart — which dispelled homesickness upon our return. SOCIAL EDITOR AND OTHERS Page 31

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Ch ristmas Festival The day which had been awaited with anticipation and excitement finally arrived. At the appointed time, the girls, in filmy, pastel coloured gowns, stepped down the beautifully decorated main staircase and proceeded to the dining hall where Mr. Hallett, as in the past years, sat at the piano. While the assembled students sang, the guests and Faculty came to their places. To the tune of a lovely old carol, the candle-lighters set aglow the Yuletide Candle and took the light to all the tables. Grace was recited in Latin by Dr. Osborne, after which everyone sat down to the traditional turkey dinner. Voices rose m Christmas song, new and old, as the carol singing was begun. A number of the choir stood about the grand piano, their coloured gowns lending an air of grace and festive joy to the softly lit hall. The tableau was enacted by members of the art class under the direction of Mr. Agg. To the singing of Silent Night by the girls, the guests left the dining hall. Another Christmas Dinner had passed by. There is no need to say that with- in minutes, the girls were bidding each other happy holidays as they left with their parents and relatives. DONNA MARCHYND, Grade XI. Perhaps Santa hves here? Page 30

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The James Milligan Concert The concert was m every aspect thrilling. The quadruple encore was in- dication en ' ough of the appreciotiveness of the Whitby Concert Association audience but the intense pleasure which showed itself on the glowing coun- tenances of the people was a wonderful reward to Mr. Milligan and Dr. Brough. The Song of Momus to Mars by Boyce opened the concert on an exciting note. Every syllable was crystal clear. I should think that it would take a good deal of concentration for most of us to speak as perfectly. All the singer ' s immense power burst forth in Humphrey ' s A Hymne to God the Father , and his ability to show tender feeling contrasted well with it here. The intended rustic atmosphere and Haydn ' s love of the country were wonderfully portrayed m With Joy the Impatient Husbandman from The Seasons . The next set of German songs were all composed by Beethoven and were songs of love in its various forms. Mailed (May), Wonne der Wehmut (unsuccessful lover), Ich Liebe Dich (I Love You), and Der Kuss (the Kiss). Before embarking on each Mr. Milligan gave a few words of explanation but in the final one especially it was hardly necessary. Mr. Milligan made every word so very real to us through his acting and facial expressions. The entire audience bubbled with laughter. Set three consisted of three dramatic operatic selections, Alia Vita che t ' arride (Un Ballo in Moschera) by Verdi, the recitative We are sure of our case now , and the aria Must I forego my Pleasure? , the recitative and ana both being taken from Mozart ' s Marriage of Figaro . Even here Mr. Milligan explained the context of each selection and the amusing way in which he did so was indeed one of the delights of the evening. The fourth set of songs, which came after intermission, were quite varied. The quiet and rather subdued Qoths of Heaven (Dunhill) completely en- thralled everyone. Sweet Chance that Led My Steps (Head) was followed by a composition of lighter character by Ireland, I Have Twelve Oxen . In conclusion there were Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal (Quilter) and A Soft Day (Stanford). I cannot imagine that anyone failed to be spellbound by the latter. Page 32