Trafalgar School - Echoes Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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June and the end of the summer term bring- a certain amount of sadness. This is more keenlv felt hy those, who have grown to regard ' Traf as their Ahna Mater and are now leaving, not knowing what tiie future will bring. Last year the matriculation girls did splendidly, six passing with high marks in every subject. These girls are to be congratulated, and every success is wished to those who are now working for the examination. Several times this year the girls have been called u nm to help out in the different branches of work ; every time they have res])onded whole- heartedly. The Editors and .Magazine Staff wish to extend their thanks to the teachers and girls for their co-o|)eration and to tell of their apprecia- tion for the work they have done towards making the maga .ine a success. In conclusion we wish everyone a very hapi)y Imliday. In years to come may we remember Nelson ' s words: England expects every man to do his duty tiuis helping to make the ideals for which Trafalgar stands, live forever. PREFECTS: ROBA DUXTOX GERDA HOLMAX EILEEX AXDERSON MURIEL BEDFORD-JOXES FORM OFFICERS: Presidents : Vice-Presidents Form VL— R. DUXTOX M BAZIX V. a.— L. ROBERTSOX M ARCHIBALD M V. b.— E. ROGERS D. McA TTY R ' . a.— R. WALKER P. JAMIESOX ft IV. a.— K. AXDERSOX J- WORDEX III. a.— M. DOBLE E. ELLIS tf III. b.— X. SULLR ' AX A. HILL 7 Up. II.— H. AHERX G. XIEGHORX II.— H. STOCKIXG M. CHARLES Up. L— D. AHERX H. STARK I.— M. HILL J- BRODIE 3.

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When this copy of Trafalgar Echoes has been issued another school 3 ear will be coming to its close. This year has been marked by the forma- tion of a Trafalgar Old Girls ' Association which will mean more to the school than is perhaps realized at present. It links the past girls with the present and gives to those, who are leaving school, a feeling that, although their school days are over, they may still have an opportunity of doing something more for Traf. Surel} this Association will inspire the pre- sent girls to keep alive the school spirit and true sportsmanship of which Trafalgar has always been so proud. Our School Magazine is still in its childhood and year by year changes are made to improve it. It was the aim of the present staff to make this issue, as all school magazines ought to be, truly representative of school life ; so that an old girl could, while reading a copy, be brought back for a moment to her own school days, which, everyone agrees, are the happiest in a lifetime. All the dreams of the staff have not been realized, but it is hoped that in a few years, when financial difficulties have been overcome, it will be possible to have the Echoes ' published twice yearly. In this way the interest of every girl can be kept up throughout the year.

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TRAFALGAR OLD GIRLS ' ASSOCIATION. The formation of a Trafalgar Old Girls ' Association has been accom- plished. It was brought about through the efforts of the Rev. Dr. Duncan. President of the Board of Governors, who presided at the first meeting when the officers were elected. Hon. President: Miss Grace Fairley. Hon. A ' ice-Presidents : Miss C. Mitchell, Miss Gumming Miss Bryan. President: Miss Effie Baker. Vice-Presidents: Mrs. George Cains. Mrs. Wm. Angus. Secretary : Miss Marjorie Spier. Corresponding Secretary : Miss Hay Browne. Assistant Secretary: Miss E. Dunton. Treasurer : Miss A. Warden. Its object, I need scarcel) ' say, is the binding together in a common interest of all those who have heen Trafalgar girls and to keep alive the esprit de corp of the school. So far the chief work has been to get the names and addresses of all the old girls and a circular letter has been sent to 565. There are still some names without addresses and I would like to ask everyone interested to look at the list published elsewhere in this Magazine and do what they can to help solve the problem. ' e do not expect to do more in the first months of the org anizatio;i than to get all names enrolled and to be ready for definite work next year. Four committees have been appointed and we hope through these to create and maintain an interest in the Association. The Magazine Committee have definite plans for next year and ex- pect to publish an Alumni Magazine which will consist of contributions of prose, poetry and drawings; the personal side will be kept alive bv notes of anything interesting that is being done by or happening to, members of the Association. It has been suggested that a representative be appointed in different cities to gather material for the Magazine. Its success will depend upon the interest taken in it by the Alumni. Contributors are asked to sign their .r)[,aiTies, with their maiden name added, and contributions are to be sent to Miss E. Baile, Convenor, 30,3 Pine Ave. West, Montreal. An Entertainment Committee was appointed which in time will speed the graduating .class on their way, look after Old Girls who may come back to School Closings and arrange for re-unions. There is a feeling that some definite work should be done by the Association and Social Service work of one sort or another has been sug- gested. At present inquiries are being made and plans drawn up; there arc several channels through which this work may be carried on and one or more may be adopted. Miss Mary Tooke, The Maxwelton Apartments, Sherbrooke St. West, is the Convenor of this Coir.mittee. Suggestions or information may be sent to her.