Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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[28] THE ASHBURIAN The game of Badminton — a cross between Battledore and Shuttlecock and Tennis - — has been started in the Gym., where ample room is found for a double court. It ' s only drawback is perhaps the fact that but four players can take part at one time. Last year zve put in a passage about the changing of the colours of the School, and this we do again, making a longer extract as we consider it of some interest and importance. After some hesitation and a good deal of deliberation the Headmaster arrived at a momentous conclusion some two months ago. He decided to change the colours of the School. There were many reasons for taking this important step. The old colours — blue are red — while satisfactory enough for a good many years, are now no longer dis- tinctive. Tuques, sweaters, stockings in different combinations of these two colours have become so common that they are no longer associated with any particular institution — every boy wears them, all shops sell them. Now it is easy enough to know all the rules regarding colour combinations, and not hard to pick out the colours which are pleasing to the eye on a field or rin ' k; but it was found impossible to get any combination of two colours not already adopted by someone else. Then three were tried. Again it was found that nearly all the combinations of three were already taken. However, there was one group that, at least in Ottawa, had not apparently, been thought of; namely, cardinal, white and dark green. This being finally decided on, the question of design came next. The present Editor was given the cheerful task of designing the caps, coats, sweaters, stockings, etc. and he had many a struggle over it. Finally, he produced a set which was approved. Then an artist was necessary to paint the plate for an engraving in colours. One of our boys. Jack Harvey, being sufficiently talented, undertook the task, and carried it out very creditably. To shozu zvhat terribly rough fellows the Juniors were in the Old Days we have inserted an account of a hockey match, just as it appeared, and by way of contrast we follozv it up zvith a paragraph on cricket, emphasizing its high ethical standards. ASHBURY JUNIORS vs. CLIFFSIDE JUNIORS The return match was played on Dey ' s rink on Gladstone Avenue, on Saturday, January 28th. The two teams had agreed to play on January 21st, but owing to some misunderstanding, they found the rink taken by two other teams. The match was therefore postponed until the following Saturday. Unfortunately there was no efficient referee available, and both sides indulged in rough play. In the second half

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THE ASHBURfAN [27] knot is becoming noticeable, end silent messages are daily being transmitted across ever-widening distances from hill-side to hill-side. No small pains are being taken this term to turn out a really smart and business- like Cadet Corps. Two parades are being held every week, which all Seniors attend; but there is still considerable lee-way to make up, and we shall not acquit ourselves honourably at the Inspection unless the drills are carried out with more energy and keenness. Much will depend upon the N.C.O. ' s and in particular upon the sergeants, both in keeping strict discipline in the ranks, and in setting an example of smartness. Boys sometimes make disappointing N.C.O ' s. If requires moral courage to order about one ' s school-fellows — not a little natural dignity to fulfill in a becoming man- ner a position of temporary superiority. Thus the position of sergeant in a School Corps is something of a test of character; it is often the first taste of leadership that a boy gets; but if he has any real grit in him he will prove himself master of the situation after the first few drills. The next three extracts need no comment: In smaller things (of equal importance though) — the proper sporting spirit in all games during the holidays — decent behaviour and manners, a modest rather than a boastful air — an absence of that eternal flow of silly, would-be-smart jokes (all a hundred years old generally) ; in these too great credit accrues, not only to the boys, but to the school to which they belong. If our chaps stand during the playing of the National Anthem, instead of hustling into their overcoats like the crowd, if they attend to the wants of others before their own, if they show respect for the opinions and wishes of their parents and elders, and thus, outside the School show super- iority over others, they will do as much for Ashbury as do those who win the games and pass the exams. Thus the out-of -school test is the only real one. We get to think a lot of our- selves and our powers sometimes. Then we meet outsiders and get a rude but salu- tary jolt . After a while these disappointments have their effect, and we find ourselves improving — really improving. Last term a little surprise was sprung on us all when, in roll call, the Head- master announced that a new honorary position was to be created among us. He called forward M. O ' Halloran and, after congratulating him upon the steady interest he had always taken in the welfare of the College — upon his hard work in coaching the Junior football team to victory, and the attitude he had always taken in putting Ashbury first and self last — greeted him as first Ashbury School Captain. Three hearty cheers and a tiger were at once given the new Captain by the whole School,

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THE ASHBURIAN [29] this was carried to excess, and as far as the spectators were concerned, the game lost all interest. Cliffsides scored th e first goal, but it was not long before Bowie equalized. Shortly before half time Cliffsides scored again with an easy shot and at half-time the score was 2 - 1 in favour of Cliffsides. In the second half Hennessey II scored and the referee allowed it. But after much protesting by Cliffsides, he changed his mind and gave it off-side. From the face-off Hennessey I, secured the puck and scored. Soon after Bowie scored again. For the rest of the game Ashbury was on the defensive. Cliffside failed to score again, and when the whistle blew for time, the score was 3 - 2 in favour of Ashbury. The team was as follows: Reid I (Goal), Birkett II (point), Hennessey I (cover point), Bowie (centre), Maclaren I (right wing), Reid II (left wing), Maunsell (rover). Now that summer is almost upon us, thoughts naturally turn toward the greatest of all summer sports — cricket. With our new field, this year should see a revived interest in the grand old game. It isn ' t a noisy game, it isn ' t a particularly strenu- ous game, but it is a thoroughly clean, scientific game, and as such should appeal to all Ashburians. We end zvith the Old Boys ' Nezvs of that issue: OLD BOYS ' NEWS Among the Old Boys who have been distinguishing themselves by playing Hockey in different parts of the country are: Donny Blair and Grey Mason, who are figuring on the McGill seven; Guy Bowie who is starring for Maniwaki; Charlie Read, who is playing with St. Jovite in the Northern Quebec League; Stanley Wright of the R.M.C. team and Tom Carling of the Cliffsides II in the Ottawa City League. E. F. Newcombe, an old Ashbury boy, who has been distinguishing himself at McGill, is Prime Minister of the Mock Parliament of that College. Alex. Anderson, who left Ashbury for R.M.C. and went from there to McGill is on the Rifle Team at the latter college. With the added facilities that we have for learning to shoot, we hope to hear of more Ashbury boys figuring on the Rifle teams of the different colleges. Eric Irwin, another one-time Ashbury boy, was on the McGill football team which gave Varsity such a close run. Frank Codville, an old Ashbury boy, who is now at R.M.C. recently won a boxing championship there, in the 135 lb. class.