Trafalgar School - Echoes Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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On shovelling down further a large box which gave indication of having been used as a cupboard was uncovered. It contained a very odd collection of articles ; bags which were made of string, so unique in their style that they were sent to the museum, and many other objects which puzzled the finders. Not far from there two small mirrors were picked up in what appeared to be a large cloak room. These would seem to indicate that the girls of that age did not care much about their appearance. The excavations of the Trafalgar of the dim and misty past led to the unearthing of many articles unknown to the people of the present day. These belonged to an old civilization and they create wonder among the millions who flock to see them in the museum in which they are preserved E. C— VI a. AMONG other facilities for learning provided at Trafalgar, every opportunity is given for the pursuit of that study, always delightful to certain people, namely the study of the j oung and growing mind. The spot suggested as being the most suitable for this study, is a secluded corner of the large cloak-room — a veritable hot-bed of youthful intellects in their natural state — any morning of the school week between one and one-fifteen P. M. There various crumbs of knowledge as to the personal views and private aspirations of the young ladies may be gather- ed by a quiet listener. The laudable ambition of some, it would seem, is to become a celebrated cinema star at the earliest possible opportunity. Their young spirits are doubtless fired by frequent sights of these illustrious creatures. Others, perhaps of a less ambitious nature, may be heard describing the delights of a not-out dance in such words as, My dear, it was heavenly ! I never saw such a dress in my life — and late ! my dear, we got home at three A. M. exactly. . .etc. The happiness of these will be secure when they enter the bright society even now awaiting them. They are many of course who find great pleasure in discussing their lessons in a learned way. For example. — How on earth am I expected to do that wretched algebra ? I think it ' s the most sense- less mixture of x ' s and y ' s I ever saw ! Yes, and as for those Latin sentences — Well, all I can hope for is to get through some how in June. These evince a thorough understanding of their work. Amongst this brilliant gathering, but greatly obscured by it, there may be a few whose sole humble ambition is to pass their examinations with reasonably high honours, and to con- — 10 —

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Iff N the year two thousand nine hundred and twenty-three excavations by the Archteological jT Society took place in the old ruin which formerly was known as the Trafalgar Institute. Many yeai-s before this undertaking the historic school was found to be altogether inade- quate to acconuuodate the increasing numbers who sought admission and the larger and more commodious building was erected. One of the first objects to arouse the wonder of the explorers was a curiously shaped figure. On looking closer it was found to resemble an animal without either head or tail. Reference to an ancient book showed this to be part of the apparatus used in gymnastics by the girls of long ago. It drew a large crowd of wondering spectators when placed on view. In the cupboard of a room which appeared to be the gymnasium many curious relics were discovered, the most peculiar being certain articles very nuich like wooden bottles with long necks. These were found to he clubs which were used in these days. Some idea of the standard of knowledge attained hy the pupils of one thousand years ago was obtained from discoveries made in the course of digging operations. From manus- cripts recovered in a remarkable state of preservation, it was evident that this part of the building was the Teachers ' Staft Room. These manuscripts were adorned with peculiar hier- oglyphics. The majority of the manuscripts bore strange markings which resembled the letter D ; others had C written in faded ink upon the margin, while only a very few were honoured with the letter A. Investigation into the records of the Institute throws some light upon these markings ' It has been ascertained that the letter D involved detention for the unfortunate ones who failed to reach perfection ' s lofty pinnacle, while C denoted touch and go . The seldom recurring A was only granted to the brainj- ones. After further digging on the same floor the clearing party came to another room which gave evidence of having been occupied by a senior class. Faded photographs of the graduat- ing classes adorned the walls. One group, in particular puzzled the onlookers. The majority of the heads of the girls looked Uke mops. Reference to the fashions of the times discloses the fact that this style of hairdressing was known as bobbed hair , a style which long ago was discarded. Prying open one of the numerous desks, a much worn orange and gold sweater was revealed. This rehc confirmed the behef that methods of heating had then not attained to the perfection of the present day. On opening another desk a curious assortment of books caught the eye. Booksellers say that these are autograph books. This was apparently the desk of the captain and confirm- ed the arduous work involved by this office. After much clearing a strange object was unearthed. Antiquaries who examined it declare it to be a box and from the modest value of the old coins which it contained, it obvious- ly was the school Mission box. It is a testimony to the generous impulses which governed the girls of that day. — 9 —

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tinue thus throughout the school. It is difficult however to form an opinion with regard to these for their voices are seldom heard joining the gay and intellectual chatter. Reahzing, doubt- less, their inferior position, they are unwilling to make themselves conspicuous. On taking these circumstances into consideration it will be seen that Trafalgar poss- esses a most promising collection of young minds, to bestow in future upon the world. M. A.— VI a. Lf.tEst N.mjo SmAtEn 5 u.9 cs 0T Co Matr cu. a tio n Girls for Wcfarmcy DiXf of QcOTT»Ctri| f AATn © c f i X 4v , 1 1 -:i 1 i; ;il 1 TVo Tn ii fhSTKMkAK CMC TTworm 3 Thcorm ao TACOTTTI 1. V ' A A yi rA ' © © Q © ® l K t. k t. Thcorrn 3i I heor-rriis T ' n orTT hj. Tncor-m -4 : Xi X X : ' f9 X X X X X X X| X X X 1 1 gl 1 A A A A-A • ; : : : S n bob or not to bob I To bob or not to bob : that is the question : Whether ' tis better with long hair to suffer The toils and turmoils of outrageous fortune, Or to take shears against a sea of troubles, And at one snipping end them ? To bob : to cut ; No more ; and by a bob to say we end The hair-nets and the thousand permanent waves, That hair is heir to, ' tis a consummation Devouth to be wished. To bob, to cut ; To cut : perchance not suit ; aye there ' s the rub ; For in that cut of chance what cares may come When we have scissored off this lengthy coil, IMust give us pause : there ' s the resort That makes calamity of nice short hair ; — 11 —