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THE second day of June, 1953, a Queen is to be crowned. Elizabeth II ascends the throne of the far-flung British Common- weahh. Already she has taken her place as one of the most beloved sovereigns England has ever known. She holds a special place in our hearts also, for it was just over a year ago that she and the Duke of Edinburgh made their historic visit to Canada. In 1926, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born to Elizabeth, wife of the Duke of York, second son of George V. Little thought was given to the fact that this child might one day be England ' s Queen. Not until 1937, on the dramatic abdication of her uncle, was this possibility realized. Her training and education have been such as to befit her for the endless duties of a sovereign. She and her father, our beloved late King George, shared a deep and affectionate understanding. From her mother, Elizabeth has inherited a gracious and sympathetic nature, endearing her to people within and without the Commonwealth. In November 1947, Elizabeth married Philip Mountbatten, and the glorious Royal Wedding took place in Westminster Abbey. The following year, she gave birth to a son, Charles, and two years later, Anne was born. Famous have been the reigns of our Queens were the words of Prime Minister Churchill — and with Elizabeth II ' s accession to the throne there is a feeling of hope for an era of prosperity such as was known in the First Elizabethan Era. In her Christmas message, the Queen asked for the support of our prayers on the momentous occasion of her coronation. We unite to pjay, God save our Queen . [13]
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EDITORIAL ' j HIS YEAR we would like to pay tribute to our Principal, who has been at Trafalgar since 1940, and who, we sincerely hope, will continue as Head- mistress for many, many years to come. She is most capable and efficient, always setting a high standard for the girls to follow. Dr. Foster came to Trafalgar well prepared for the responsibility of her present position. She obtained both B.A. and M.A. degrees from McGill University. Following this, she attended Oxford, where B.A. and M.A. degrees were again conferred upon her. After further post-graduate study. Dr. Foster received her Ph.D. at Bryn Mawr College, Pennsylvania. It is not difficult, therefore, to believe Dr. Foster ' s own statement, when urging us to study for our examinations, I think I am one of the most examined persons in Canada. Dr. Foster is a member of various societies in v hich she takes an active interest: the McGill Alumnae Society, the Canadian Institute of International Affairs, and the Humanities Association. Her outside activities, however, are not limited to these. She was president of the Historical Society from 1950 to 1952, and president of the Canadian Headmistresses Association from 1951 to 1953. Consequently, this year, the biennial meeting of the latter was held at Trafalgar during the Christmas holidays. Often we do not realize the strenuous routine whicli Dr. Foster, as our Principal, has to follow. Every morning she conducts prayers for the whole school; we also see her presiding graciously at the gymnastic demonstration, and chatting with our parents at the Trafalgar Day tea. At the closing, in June, we are always impressed by her great dignity as she stands before the school and guests to deliver the Principal ' s annual report. In addition to her administrative duties. Dr. Foster finds time to teach History to both fifth and sixth forms, and presents the facts in a most interesting sequence — slight diversions causing no end of entertainment. Every girl in this school is indebted to Dr. Foster for her fine leader- ship. She has always commanded our greatest respect, and we hope we may be as successful, each in our own way, as she is in hers. [15]
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