Trafalgar School - Echoes Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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THE PYRAMIDS Built by the blood of a million slaves. Mute testimony of Egypt ' s glory, They once stood fair and crowned with rays From Ra, the Sun God, famed in story. But of that glory, now alone Remain these blocks of crumbling stone. Full etched against the burning sky. The desert sands swirl round them still. And o ' er the tombs of kings gone by The desert now can work its will. The splendour of an empire, gone As fade the stars when comes the dawn. Though mighty Egypt turned to dust Still they endured, and still they stand ; Their tombs are robbed, their treasures, rust. And all is covered now in sand. But they are timeless as the sea And stars, through all eternity. Anne Begor, Form IVb, Gumming House. DUSK THE SUN was sinking in the west, making the craggy slopes on the western shore mingle with the water in a purple shadow. The reflection of the tall pines welled slightly with the dying movement of the water — not so much a movement, as a deep breathing which hinted at the dormant power of both trees and water. In that reflection the bottom of the lake, shale and sand, could be seen, but elsewhere the lake had locked its secret for the night and the waters were unfathomable black depths. Although visibility would remain for a time yet, the blue haze which precedes darkness had begun already to drape the summit of the hills. No doubt the evening star would soon appear over the forest, and night would descend. From behind an island slipped a canoe, silently propelled by the paddle of a lone man. He paddled with a steady stroke over what appeared to be a predetermined course towards the end of the lake. His presence gave the lake [32]

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SENIOR SIXTH MARJORIE ANN BAYLIS, 1955-56 Gumming House Z love work; it fascinates me; I could sit and look at it for hours. Origin: Kingston, Jamaica, B.W.I. Ambition: Air stewardess. Probable destiny: Bailing out over the Caril bean. Pastime: Writing letters in study. Pet aversion: Private tutoring ! ! ! A.B. says: (She wouldn ' t let us write it.) Prototype: Dagwood. JOCELYN MARY KINSMAN, 1953-56 Gumming House Why be difficult? With just a little more effort you can be impossible. Origin: Montreal. Ambition: Europe. Probable destiny: Swimming the Atlantic. Pastime: Figure skating. Pet aversion: School. Jocie says: 0 0-OH! THE GAD! Prototype: Willis Willet. AWARDS THE TRAFALGAR CUP, awarded to the most public spirited of the senior girls, who at the same time has maintained a high standard of conduct and has shown devotion to work, was awarded last year to Morven Mcllquham. THE FORSYTH CUP, awarded to the senior girl who has made the most of her opportunities, showing herself friendly and helpful to all, was awarded to Joan Branscombe. THE INTER-HOUSE SHIELD, presented by Mrs. Wynne Robinson to the House which attains the greatest number of points during the year, was won by Barclay House. The CUMMING PRIZE was awarded to Caryl Churchill for outstanding work, loyalty and public spirit. THE FAIRLEY PRIZE was awarded to Judith Bennett for integrity, devotion and public spirit. Sandra Kovacs represented the School this year in the McGill Alumnae Public Speaking Contest, and was in the finals. Her speech was on Braille . [31]

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life, and his eagerness for an unknown destination lent the scene mysterious excitement. Then, on the most remote shore, a camp fire flickered from behind the trees. The mystery was cleared, the destination known. High above a bird called on its way homeward. Dusk had arrived, the time for return to shelter, a time to be enjoyed through companionship. Naomi Curry, Arts VI, Barclay House. ON GETTING TO SCHOOL Each morning sharp at five to eight I rush from home or I ' ll be late. I wait and shiver, nerves on edge. For a dawdling bus marked Cote des Neiges. At last it comes with bursting seams, Its human load packed like sardines. To gain access we struggle hard. Before the final Prenez-garde. I have no tickets, and alas ! The old crab makes me show my pass. I don ' t know what he wants to see — The ghastly picture ' s not like me. And so we swing and bump and sway. As we proceed along the way. I tread on toes, get nasty looks. And struggle with my load of books. My straphanging is quite a feat. For never do I get a seat. At last McGregor comes in sight, And with a struggle I alight. I ' m glad to see the last of thee, Oh monster of the M.T.C. Alice Craib, Form Vb, Ross House. MECHANICAL MANNERISMS MACHINES have very human personalities. Kindness brings out their best qualities, while abuse will make them mean and unco-operative. If you take good care of your machines they will do their work well and stay nice and healthy. Machines are rather delicate creatures and are forever breaking their bones. If a machine has fallen and broken some part of its body, a careless person might try to mend it by using glue and adhesive tape. Of course you are not the careless person, so you should take it to a competent machine doctor who will do his best to restore the patient ' s health. (Besides, the adhesive tape and glue method is seldom successful.) As might be expected, with poor handling, a machine will often become sick. If you have adopted one, such as a garbage disposal, you must be extremely careful about its diet. If you feed it carelessly, it is likely to develop a case of acute celery-stringitis or perhaps silverware poisoning. [33]