Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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A south view of the college in winter with the telescope house in foreground. Chapter Eight The Visit of the Marquis of Lorne In March of 1878 Mrs. Taverner Graham, a noted elocutionist, presented several read- ings at the Ontario Ladies ' College, including scenes from Shakespeare ' s Macbeth and con- temporary writings. She was so well received by the pupils that in later years she was hired as a teacher. The teaching staff at that time consisted of the Principal Mr. Hare, who taught Natural Science and Mathematics, and the governor Mr. Sanderson, who took English Literature and Language, the classics and Mental and Moral Philosophy. Miss Wilson taught senior English classes, while Miss Maude Jarvis, the college ' s gold medalist of 1887 handled the junior classes. Miss Cowle and Miss Kerr assisted Mr. Torrington with music and Miss Brown taught drawing and painting. Mile Buchannan and latterly Mile Quillet were in charge of Modern Languages, and Major Dearnally, riding and gymnastics. The Board of Directors supplied the col- lege with a collection of maps, globes, physio- logical and botanical charts, and chemical apparatus, and a telescope was set up south of the main building. The telescope was housed in a frame shed with a roof that opened to the sky for night viewing of the stars under the in- struction of the principal. A fossil cabinet contained more than 500 specimens neatly labelled and arranged in cases. Casts of celebrated fossils including a human skull from Neaunderthal near Dusseldorf, Germany were on display. The collection of stuffed birds begun in 1875 had also increased. Attendance reached 110 in 1878, made up of 88 boarders and 22 day pupils. A 15 per cent reduction in fees was offered to those who paid one year ' s board and tuition in advance. An extensive program of lectures by noted professors and elocutionists was conducted through the winter of 1878-79, establishing a tradition that was to prevail well into the 20th century. Prof. Thomas Kirkland and Dr. Haanel of Victoria University offered courses of lectures, along with Mrs. Taverner Graham, a frequent visitor to the college. Late in 1879 the first of OLC ' s monthly magazines, The Sunbeam went into publication. The young ladies submitted poems, stories and essays to The Sunbeam, which was sold in the college and at local stores for 50 cents a copy. The year also saw the resignation of J. E. Sanderson as governor, leaving Mr. Hare to take over that position while continuing his duties as principal. He moved into the Cottage and started his work as governor by extending the college ' s advertising program. On Sept. 20, 1879 the Ontario Ladies ' College was graced with its third visit by a Governor-General, the second s ' nce the official

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ONTARIO LADIES ' COLLEGE, OFFERS THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES : • 4 1st. The finest buildings and grounds in Cano 3evofrr1 to the higher education oi young ladies. 2nd. A very complete and efficient staff of instruetur3. i ' - ' visiou i i juado for a thorough grounding in|English, as the true foundation for a fiiiished edur iti ' -n. The simplest elementary subjects are not overlooked, bo that pupils may enter with advantage at an early age, and in any stage of advancement. Special facilities are aHorded for acquiring a thorough and practical knowledge of science. The music department, under the manage- ment of F. H. Torrington, Esq., Conductor of the Pliilharinonic Society of Toronto, is in the highest state of efficiency. French and German are taught by an accompUshed lady, who speaks both languages, and who also possesses a good knowledge of English. Litera- ture, Mathematics, Drawing, Painting, c., are taught in the most eflective manner. 3rd. Well regulated exercise in walking, calisthenics, and riding ; wholesome and nutritious diet ; comfortable and well ventilated rooms, c. ft 4th. A large number of honors to be competed for. Two medals from His Excellency Lord Dufferin ; gold medal from Jas. Patterson, Esq., of Toronto ; a scholarship from Albert Teskey, Esq., of Applet on, and more than 150.00 worth of Prizes. 6th. Fifteen per cent, reduction to those who pay in advance for one year ' s board and tuition. To those who pay by the term :— For second term of attendance, five per cent, off all bills; for third term, ton percent, off; and for fourth term, fifteen per cent. will Via flpflnp.f.pVl .

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opening. The Marquis of Lorne, and his wife Princess Louise, a daughter of Queen Victoria, arrived at the uptown station near the college after first being greeted at the Grand Trunk station near Port Whitby. Mr. Hare, repre- senting the college, was among the distinguished guests to board the Vice-Regal train to be pre- sented to the Governor-General. As the train approached the uptown station, a royal salute was fired from detonators on the railway track. A platform with mottos, evergreens and decor- ations was erected at the station beside which were platforms of ascending seats occupied by local high school pupils and students of the college. As the visitors proceeded along a carpeted passage the students sang The Campbells are Comin ' in honor of the Governor-General, whose name was John Douglas Sutherland Campbell. Following the town and county addresses and presentation of local dignitaries, four students of the college presented the princess with bouquets of flowers. This was to be followed by an ode of welcome sung by the young ladies of the college, but since time was running out, the students did not have an opportunity to sing their ode. They had to be content with presenting the Vice- Regal party with two copies printed on white satin. Princess Louise described the occasion as one of the prettiest receptions I have ever had, and the Governor-General was full of questions about the Ontario Ladies ' College However, unlike Lord Dufferin, he did not have time to visit the premises. The following is the ode offered to the Governor-General by the students of OLC: An Ode of Welcome We come, a youthful band To welcome to this land loyal and free A son of Argyle ' s line Where many virtues shine And truth and right combine In rare degree. From every heart there goes Welcome to England ' s Rose! Whom here we greet May God protect from ill. Enrich with blessing still. And all life ' s moments fill With bliss complete. Though far from Britain ' s shore We only love the more Our Sovereign here. No power this love can break. And for Victoria ' s sake. Right to our hearts we take Her children dear. Tobogganing was a popular sport in the fields south of the college.