Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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A group from the Methodist Church vnshed to establish a school for young ladies so Reynolds immediately offered to sell his home. A few months later the school was officially opened on September 3, 1874 by Lord Dufferin. The enrollment was 25 students.

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Trafalgar Castle was the centre of social life in Whitby. Reynolds entertained distinguished guests at his castle as well as royalty. On October 6, 1869 he got his long awaited chance when Prince Arthur, the third son of Queen Victoria arrived to have luncheon with him at the castle. Prince Arthur soon became Canada ' s Governor General from 1911 to 1916. His host however due to burdensome taxes was to lose the castle five years later.

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School life has changed considerably since men as we see from a letter written on April 18, 1875. We board and sleep in the college and never leave the grounds without one of the teachers with us. It is lonely sometimes for I have not seen any person that I was acquainted with since I have been here. No gentlemen are allowed to converse with any of the ladies without a note from the parents and if they suspect any correspondence with gentlemen they will not send the letters or allow them to be sent to the post office. Aren ' t you glad you live in the twentieth century! Now here we are in 1972 as students of Ontario Ladies ' CoUege. In two years our school will be 100 years old. You have gone through many years of change and evolvement and we are proud to be part of you, ' Dear Alma Mater ' . OFFERS THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES : 1st. The finest buildin and grouiwl in Ctmn ' .1«-vr:.- ] ;lie higher education of young ladies. 2nd. A very complete an iciifc gtaff of instru- vi.ni ' .:. i ,::do for a thorough grounding in; English, as tlio true foundation for a fiuii L- d vim .li n. Tlie simplest elementary subjects ore not overlooked, so that pupils may enter with advantage at an early age, and in any stage of advancement. Special facilities are afforded for acquiring a thorough and practical knowledge of science. The muaic dei Hrtment, under the manage- ment of F. H. Torrington, Esq., Conductor of the PliiUiarrnonic Society of Toronto, is in the highest state of efficiency. French and German arc taught by an accomplished lady, who speaks both languages, and who also possesses a ( ood knowledge of English. Litera- ture, Mathematics, Drawing, Painting, drc,, are taught in the most eflective manner. 3rd. . Well regulated exercise in walking, caHsthenics, and riding ; wholesome and nutritious diet ; comfortable and well ventilated rooms, c. 4th. A largo number of honors to be competed for. Two medals from Hia Excellency liOrd Dufforin ; gold medal from Jas. Patterson, Esq., of Toronto ; a scholarship from Albert Teskey, Esq., of Appleton, and more than $150.00 worth of Prizes. t 5th. Fifteen per cent, reduction to those iffho j?a? in advance for one year ' s board and tuition. To those who pay by the term For second term of attendance, five per cent, oflf aU bills; for third term, ten percent, off; and for fourth term, fifteen per cent, will be deducted.