Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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THE ASHBURIAN 25 CADET CORPS INSPECTION The annual inspection of the Cadet Corps took place on Ascen- sion Day, May 9th, and once more we were favoured by the weather. In the unavoidable absence of Major-General MacNaughton, the inspecting officer was Lt.-Col. Boak, accompanied by Capt. Isbister, District Cadet Officer. The Corps went through the usual ceremonial movements with commendable steadiness and showed that it had made some progress since the previous year. The Platoon competition followed and the decision went to No. 2 Platoon under Platoon Leader H. A. Fauquier. The Bassett Cup for the smartest Bantam Platoon was won by that commanded by W. Hadley, while the prize for the most efficient Bantam on parade was awarded to J. Wood. The Inspecting Officer then addressed the parade compliment- ing it on its smartness and efficiency, and concluded by asking the Headmaster for a Half. Dr. Woollcombe replied briefly, thanking Col. Boak and promised that the holiday would be awarded in due season. In the afternoon the usual Gymnastic Display was given. ■ The presentation of prizes took place in the Gymnasium after the display, when the Headmaster presided. The prizes awarded were : — Shooting — O ' Connor Cup — M. Grant. Scott Cup — H. Fensom. Cox Cup — R. Booth. Humphrey Cup — E. Grier. Winner of 2nd Class Medals, D.C.R.A. Competi- tion — A. Angus, D. MacCarthy. Winners of Silver Medals in the Laura Secord Cup Competition — A. Angus, M. Menzies. Winner of Galer Hagarty Memorial Prize — M. Turner.

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24 THE ASHB URIAN Bell, Ritchie, Whitcher and Lang also completed the course, but not within the time limit. The cup was thus won by Perodeau, and the medal given for the fastest time by Scott. There were 26 entries, and of these 24 started. The absentees were Cann (holder of the cup) who, most unfortunately, was unable to compete owing to a recent operation ; and Thomas, a promising runner, who was sick. All of the runners are to be congratulated on turning out, with little preparation, especially as not a few did so apparently more in hope than in expectation of scoring a point in the House Competition. Perodeau has a strong free style and should improve still further. Gray made a most promising first appearance, and Robertson kept up well. With growing strength he should be able to maintain his position. Coristine I was fourth both in finishing order and in time taken, showing what he can do when he exerts himself. Wilson III did well, for a short distance runner; but Elwood dropped four places from last year. Bates II and Scott, who finished together, returned the fastest times, 24 ' 34 and 25 ' 16 respectively. Scott, a thoroughly keen and assiduous runner, started last of those who completed the course. He deserves great credit for his well-earned success. CHESS The Tournament was held as usual in the Lent term, and at- tracted a slightly larger number of entries than last year. Thanks to the energy of Turner (last year ' s winner) the various rounds were played off by the time appointed, in spite of pink-eye and so forth, the decision being on the best of three games. In the final Angus was beaten by Macorquodale, to whom a medal has been awarded from the Senior Library funds. HOUSE POINTS Ottawa. Montreal. Dominion. Ski-ing 14 3 4 Hockey 6 25 Boxing 21 4 14 Cricket Tennis Sports • •Gymnasium School Run 5 16 11

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26 THE ASHBURIAN Gymnastics — Connaught Cup — 1st, G. Forbes; 2nd, A. MacCarthy Cross Country — Senior, G. Perodeau. Junior, J. Symington, Medal for fastest time — Senior, P. Scott. Junior, J. Symington. Skiing — J. Davidson. Chess — F. Macorquodale. THE GREAT EXPERIMENT June 14th was the day decided upon for the great experiment to find the speed of sound in Rockhffe. The pride of the O. E. R. Bus Line, Miss Ottawa, met Mr. B. and party at the main entrance at 9.15 a.m. From here the party was to go direct to Seguin ' s wharf. Previously Dr. Ami had very kindly measured the wi dth of the river at that point, but Mr. Jacob, from a study of Dr. Ami ' s hand- writing, had shown that this measuremefft was bound to be .001 m.m. too long. The day dawned bright and fair and the school was agog at the prospect of having each member of V. A. made a F.R.S, Mr. B. arrived at the College amid thunderous applause. Several seconds before the zero hour a cloud of dust was seen on the horizon and as it approached it was seen to contain Miss Ottawa, Mr. B. held out his hand and the bus came snorting to a standstill. The boys filed in in the usual well-mannered Ashbuiy manner. We are off said one of the younger members, but all of a sudden nothing happened — Miss Ottawa had failed to function. For several seconds pandemonium rained but Mr. B. quelled it with a glance and producing an aluminum bicycle pump, pumping up the dual balloon tires was but the work of a moment. The mechanic let out the clutch and after a few preliminary snorts, Miss Ottawa rolled smoothly forward. At Seguin ' s wharf a huge crowd was discerned which was quite unexpected as our plans had been kept from the j apers. One of the smaller boys was thrown into the river with the big drum which was to be carried to the other side. Then to my ears came at first softly and then increasing in volume the toll of a bell. Someone shouted early morning drill, and alas the picture faded away. After all, it was only a dream, but perhaps some day it will come true. J. R.