Trafalgar School - Echoes Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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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.

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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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The younger members of the Old Girls ' Association will be interested to know that a Sports Committee has been formed with Miss Helen Druni- mond. 448 Sherbrooke St. West, as Convent)r; that a Basket Ball Team is practising, and that matches have been arranged with the Trafalgar School Team. Through the kindness of Miss Cumming we have been ab ' e to hold our meetings at Trafalgar . There has been one general meeting, since that c.jch Committee has met to consider what it is best to do. There has been a k)t of work done in hunting up names and addressee and it has taken weeks to get the list to its present number. By next Autumn the members will be enrolled and with their interest and support we shall be able. I hope, to carry out the se eral ]ilans of the .Association. EFFIE-BAKER. .April 17tli. 1922 President. MISS FAIRLEY ' S GREETINGS TO THE OLD GIRLS ' ASSOCIATION. It seems foolish on most occasions to plead the excuse that one has nothing to say. but as the years go on it becomes more and more difficult to find words that appeal at once to the present and the past — and the future. But when through one of my Old Girls a most kind message came to the effect that some of the group had suggested my writing a few words in connection with the Old Girls ' Association, I could do nothing but consent with many grateful thanks for their memory of me. It will not be hard to bless such a project, and my words will not be many. School time is of course a passing stage of life both for girls and boys; but coming at the only time of life when the days are long, it always appears to amount to more than can be measured by the Calendar. Inter- course with the superior officers of the place can be, and often is of the most happy kind ; but the chance of life is with the comradeship of the day — Youth seeks to youth. For those who have not been so unfortunate as to change schools often, the continuity of association, the fellowship in work and play give opportunities of acquaintance which has every chance of ripening into friendship. T have had friends, said Charles Kingsley, when asked to say something about the supreme happiness of life. The only time when we get close to others is in childhood and early youth ; the degree of intimacy depends upon the individuals. Later on comes the scattering time, which marks the beginning of the next period Avhen the actor takes his own place on the stage, and faces the problems of life. As time goes on, the roinance of the past rises up. also a feeling of comradeship among those who have a common past ; a feeling which is not seldom more 5