Trafalgar School - Echoes Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

Page 16 text:

In spite of the fine work done l y the school ' s various teams, lra( . wot not particularly outstanding in the field of sport, but our congratulations go to Joan Macklaicr who won both junior races at tin; Ski-Meet in St. Sauveur. The Gymna-ti Demonstration, due to the expert instruction and tireless efforts of Miss Box, v ;j- i great success. Our annual Christmas carol singing, ably conducted by Miss Strawbridge and Mr. Chadwick, was made very colourful by the presence of a most effective winter scene backdrop, painted by the extra art class under the admirable supervision of Miss Jaques. The girls looked extremely attractive in their white dresses, and seemed to enjo themselves throughout the performance. It is with great appreciation that the members of the Sixth Form express their gratitude to the Old Girls for the dance given them in January. This was the second such event held in the school and was most successful. To various of our Old Girls, we wish to tender hearty congratulations. Mary Mitham, Harriet Anderson, and Pamela Irwin won first, second, and third places in the McGill Matriculation examinations for Quebec schools last year, and are continuing their excellent work at McGill. We speak with pride, too, of th e Wurlele twins and Margaret and Dorothy Burden, who were among those chosen to represent Canada in the women ' s skiing events at Lake Placid. The outstanding efforts of all these girls, form a shining example to their successors. In conclusion, we wish to express hearty thanks to Miss Bedford-Jones and Miss MacGachen, whose long hours of work have been responsible for the publication of this magazine. Indeed, speaking for those of us who are leaving the school, our gratitude to all our teachers for their help and understanding throughout this year, is boundless. We go forth from the school comforted, recalling Kipling ' s words, And their work continueth, Broad and deep continueth, Great beyond their knowing. MAGAZINE STAFF Honorary Adviser ......... Miss Bedford- J ones Editor Ann Taylor Sub-Editor Helen Hoult Secretary-Treasurer . . . ... . . . . Marilyn Richardso: Sports Editor Barbara Ross Art Editor Camilla Harvey House Representative Mary Munroe n TRAFALGAR ECHOES 1944

Page 15 text:

Z.tlAxwe.u. ONCE again, as the snow leaves the ground, and a new season is ushered in with a waking beauty untouched by the dominance of war, our thoughts turn to the events of the past months. As it has been a triumphant and encouraging year for our allies, so has it been a happy and successful one at Traf . At the beginning of the school term we learned with regret of the loss of three very popular members of our staff, Miss Hicks, Mrs. Haines, and Mademoiselle Dillon. On the other hand, however, we were most happy to welcome into the school several new staff members, Mademoiselle Royer, Mrs. Lamb, Miss Young and Mrs. MacArthur. We are extremely grateful to Miss Johannsen, Miss Stevens, Miss Zinck and Miss Harder, who have given their valuable time to the teaching of our Biology classes. This year, as well as our frequent and enjoyable visits from Dr. Donald and Archdeacon Gower-Rees, we were most fortunate in having Bishop Ragg, Mrs. Fleming and Miss Hasell speak to us. We were very pleased to have Miss Brown, a former member of our Staff with us on Trafalgar Day. She told us much of interest about the history of the school and very kindly presented the library with a very handsomely bound copy of the 1937 Trafalgar Echoes , in which appeared the only complete printed history of the school written by Miss Brown herself. This was indeed a delightful gift and a very valuable one. The Houses have been unusually active in the past year. Besides the individual work done by the different members, the Dramatic Competition and the Spelling Match, won by Ross and Barclay respectively, have provided excellent opportunities for the gaining of House points. The Ping-Pong Competition, the Track Meet and the Inter- House Basketball Matches are yet to be held, and with the completion of these events comes the final decision in the presentation of the Inter-House Shield, to which we are all looking forward with much pleasure. TRAFALGAR ECHOES 1944 13

Page 17 text:

REMEMBRANCE DAY, 1943 (Prize Poem) What are they thinking now in Flander ' s Fields, As overhead the droning bombers fly? Sons of our land, whose blood the poppies dyed, Who answered to that other battle cry. Can they forgive us, when they gave their lives To make the world a safe and better place? With all the world in this chaotic state Would we be glad to meet them face to face? A war to end all wars, was what they said, And marched away to fight, their heads held high. A war to end all wars, and mockery laughs, For now it is their sons who fight and die! The Marne, Ypres, Verdun, They shall not pass, And gallant blood watered the fair green fields. It sank below the soil, and ' tis not strange That scarlet are the poppies Flanders yields. Today are newer crosses, newer graves, Yet with each man who fought in years long past We will keep faith ; and raise our prayer that soon They ' ll sleep in peace and quietude at last. Marylyn Rutley, Form Vb. Barclay House. TRAFALGAR ECHOES 1944 15