Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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12 Filip Aahhuriun iliivlh Eng Un Oct. 14th, the senior members of the Ashbury Cadet Corps took part in a tactical scheme carried out by the Governor-General's Foot Guards, to whom the Ashbury Cadets have been attached since 1905. It was the first time Ashbury had taken part in any of the activities of this regiment. The Cadets fell in first at the Drill Hall, and from there they motored out in cars and buses to where the attack was going to take place: this was over an area extending from Ironsides to Hull. Each boy was assigned to an officer of the regiment, as follows:- Coy. Leader Cooke was attached to Major E. Lisle. Pl. Leader Denison was attached to Lieut. G. Patrick. Pl. Leader Ferguson was attached to 2nd Lieut. C. Gill. Sgt. Baskerville was attached to Lieut. F. Hogan. Corp. Barends was attached to 2nd Lieut. P. Hannaford. Corp. Lyman was attached to Lieut. B. Mitchell. Cadet Courtney was attached to Major M. F. Grigg. Cadet NVilson was attached to Major XV. G. XVurtele. Cadet Reynolds was attached to Major A. Green. Signaller Allan were attached to The Signalling Sec- .. Eiiflffon tion commanded by Lieuzi. A. P. Wil- cc Wurtele l1E1I'I'lS. Before lunch Major Lisle outlined to the Platoon Leaders the position of the enemy, and where their machine-guns were placed. Each Platoon Leader was given a certain task, Lieutenant. Gill and Lieut. Hogan were to attack, while Lieut. Mitchell and Lieut. Hanna'ford were to keep their platoons in reserve. The scheme was Company in Attack by A Coy., which formed part of the Advanced Guard against an enemy force holding a bridgehead in and around Hull. Such details as the Starting Line and Zero Hour having been given, the men fell out for lunch, which consisted of hot stew and coffee. After lunch the battle began, and it was not long before the attacking Platoon Leaders were in difficulties, and reserves had to be sent to the rescue. The use of blank ammunition, flares and im- provised trench mortars added greatly to the effectiveness of the scheme. Even a motor-cycle engine was made to represent a machine-gun in action. After hours of intense work by the troop, it was announced by the referees that the attacking forces had won the battle. The Cease Fire sounded, and Major H. L. N. Salmon,

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Ellyn' Arflihurian ll The Prizes were then awarded as follows z- General proficiency, Upper Sixth, XV. F. Hadley, H. Southamg McGill Form, XV. F. Lyman, I. Macorquadale, A. Stairsg Toronto Form, C. XX'. Fullerton, J. R. Ferguson, J. D. XV. Clarkeg Fifth Form, F. D. Elcock, L. S. Magor, J. M. Boutilierg Fourth Form, G. H. Nation, A. H. Balders: special prizes, Governor General's medal, XXI F. Hadleyg Southam Cup, G. Stanlield and A. Powellg Nelson Shield, T. Beauclerkg XX'odehouse prize Csciencej, P. XX'il- son: Form Prize for Science, O. XX'hitby: XX'hitlield prize, C,Latinil H. Southamg Forbes Angus prize fFrench'l XX'. F. Hadley: XX'ilson prize tmathematicsll MacLareng public speaking: Upper Sixth, H. Southam: McGill Form, D. H. Kennedy: Toronto Form, D. E. M. Black: Fifth Form. G. C. Clarkg Fourth Form, L. F. Burrowsg Junior school prizes: Form Three, A. Purdy, XX'. A. Grant: Form Two, A. XX'ilson. A. E. R. Lawrence: Form One, F. Bronsong New- combe prize, XX'. A. Grant. After the ceremony, the Guests and boys withdrew to the Dining Hall, where tea and refreshments were served. To our very great regret, the Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. R. B. Bennett, who had promised to be present. found himself at the last moment unable to get away from his duties in the House of Commons. XX'e sincerely hope that he will be able to attend one of our School functions in the near future. Qlahvt Qlnrtm Promotions and Appointments for the year 1934-35. To be Company Leader ..........................................,.....,,........ T. Cooke To be Platoon Leader No. 1 Platoon ..............................,. R. Denison To be Platoon Leader No. 2 Platoon ....... ,.,.., J , Ferguson To be Bandmaster .................................. ........ B I. MacBrien To be Signalling Officer ...................... ....,..... D . Paterson To be Drum Major .............,,,....,,.,..,,......, ,.,,,, J , Kirkpatrick To be Platoon Sergt. No. 1 Platoon ........ ........ X Y. Baskerville To be Platoon Sergt. No. 2 Platoon ..,,,,,, ,.,,,,,,,,,, P , Roberts To be Band Sergt, .,,.,..,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, D , Black To be Section Corpl. No. 1 Section ...... ....... H , Barends To be Section Corpl. No. 2 Section ,,,,.,,. ,,,,,,,,.,,,,, v I, Clark To be Section Corpl. No. 3 Section ....... ....... . A. Dunning To be Section Corpl. No. 4 Section ....... .....,. F . Lyman To be Band COI'pl. .....,............,,,,.,,,,,,..,, ,,,,,, K , Heuser

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Uhr Aulihurian I3 NLC.. the inspecting officer, addressed the troops, praising them on their excellent showing, and outlining to them the most important parts of the scheme. Lieut. Col. Ci. G. Chrysler, M.C., A.D.C., Officer Commanding the Foot Guards, who is an Old Ashburian, congratulated the regi- ment, and also the Ashbury Cadets, who acted as runners throughout the attack. VVe take the opportunity of thanking Major XY. li. XYurtele for so kindly arranging that we could take part in this interesting and instructive military manoeuvre. It was an excellent oppor- tunity to learn at first hand how an attack is planned and carried out: and we hope that this is not to be the last time that our services will be required. J. R. FERoL'soN. Bmrnnshirr Oh! I know a farm in Devonshire Hard by a little stream. But when I think of Devonshire, I think, too, of its cream. Oh! come with me to Devonshire. A spot wherein to dream. Oh! rich red earth of Devonshire, Oh! lovely, luscious cream. Be sure and go to Devonshire, Include it in your scheme. You'll be crazy about Devonshire, Youill ne'er forget its cream. Until you've been to Devonshire It can't be what may seem To you an idle fancy. But boy! just taste its cream. Anagram Our ................ are a plucky crew: Their courage is divineg , But I'll ................ a plain .......... For stunting's not my line.