Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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THE ASHBURIAN ISI ASHBURIAN COMMITTEE General liditors Aclz'vrIisii1g Managers Spiirls lfrlimr.v M. J. Ney G. R. Goodwin H B Heath D. N. Farson T. W. Spafford A. J MacDonald M. Barnes Ashburian Junior J. Turner D. Matthews M. Arlen R West -l3....g-. EDITORIAL HIS issue of the Ashburian comes when the War has been going on for nearly three years and Abinger Hill and Ashbury have been joined to- gether for two years. We mention these two obvious facts together because the second was a direct result of the first. lt seems to us a good time to consider what has been gained by the fusing of two schools from opposite sides of the Atlantic. When we say gained, we not only refer to the individual or even to the schools, but to the countries to which these two schools belong. If we can make the individuals realize the opportunities that they have of broadening their own view point, gaining experience, and of appreciating the other fellow's point of view, and if, even more important, they will set to and take advantage of these opportunities, then surely much good should come out of what at first may have seemed to be, at the least, a nuisance. We at Ashbury, fully realize the trials and tribulations of those planted in another country, miles away from home and family and all that they have been brought up to. But as has been said before the wise course under these circumstances is to accept the situation as it is, to make the best of the opportunities which are offered. Here we would say of the Abinger boys, that they have for the most part done this whole-heartedly and that the Ashbury boys have also done their part. At the some time we feel that it is a suitable moment to remind everybody of the opportunities offered, not only of helping themselves and each other, but also of helping their countries, and through them, the peoples of the world who believe in democracy and all that it stands for. So far, we have spoken in general terms but in conclusion here are a few concrete suggestions, first, that whatever job one is called upon to do, it should be done willingly, whole-heartedly and thoroughly, whether it be an essay, some Algebra, a letter home, o duty, or even making a bed. Secondly, that waste should be avoided, this means not only such obvious examples as in the use of paper, or with food or with money, but indirectly as in taking greater care of one's clothes for example, thus making them last longer. There are many other suggestions that one could make but, we feel that Abinger and Ashbury boys are capable of thinking of them for themselves and we are sure too that the authorities at Ashbury will welcome any practical suggestions from any member of the school, whether young or old.

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I4-1 THE ASHBURIAN Srrhnnl 0PffirPra Qluptain nf the Brhnul G. R. Goodwin Qluptaiu nf the Bug-'Mugs R. B. Bailey Urrfntn R. G. R. Lawrence J. McLaren H. J. MacDonald R. B. Heath R. C. Bourget ilinuae illlnnitnrn M. J. Ney T. W. Spatford A. Lee Gluhrt Glnrnn Corps .Leader Cadet Major G. R. Goodwin Second-in-Command Cadet Captain H. J. MacDonald Platoon Commanders Cadet Lieut. R. B. Heath Cadet Lieut. R. B. Bailey Cadet Lieut, R. C. Bourget Cade! Sergeant-Major T. W. Spafford Cadet Quarlermasler-Sergeant J. C. McLaren First Aid Cadet Sergeant R. G. R. Lawrence Games Qluptaina Rugby Hockey Cricket H. J. MacDonald R. B. Bailey R. B. Bailey Soccer R. G. R, Lawrence Gannon lltrz-Qluptutnn Rugby Hockey Crickel G. R. Goodwin H. J. MacDonald H. J. MacDonald Soccer R. B. Bailey ilmil Qlaniainn Connaught Woollcombc R. G. R. Lawrence G. R. Goodwin

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W THE ASHBURIAN CHAPEL NOTES l-lE school year has seen auite an amount of successful activity in the School Chapel. Throughout the whole year, twenty-one services of Early Communion were held, and the average attendance at these early morning services numbered eight boys. As well as these early celebrations of l-loly Communion, there were held three Choral Celebrations. At eleven o'clock every Sunday there was the usual celebration of Matins, and beginning on March lst, a series of four addresses were given by the Masters on What is Christianity? g March lst. Introduction by the School Chaplain The Rev. T. C. B. Boon. March Bth. Christianity as a Personal Religion 2 Mr. Brain. March l5th. Christianity as a Social Religion : The Headmaster. March 22nd Christianity as a World Religion : Mr. Harrison. On January 25th, The Right Rev. G. A. Wells, C.lvl.G., MA, D.D. came down to the school to hold a service. The Right Rev. G. A. Wells was formerly Bishop of Moosonee, and he is now the Principal Protestant Chaplain to the Canadian forces. l-le gave a most stirring sermon the main themes of which were Loyalty, Devotion to Duty, and Sacrifice. A contingent of twenty girls from Elmwood Girls School was present at the ll o'clock service on May lOth. This visit caused much interest amongst the boys of the school, and it was noted with pleasure that the singing was much improved, and we naturally presume that this extra lustiness was to impress the members of Elmwood that the Ashbury vocal chords work quite as well in Chapel as on the Football touch lines. For the latter half of this year, the organ has been played by Mr. Clinton Rowe. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Rowe for his ex- cellent playing, and we are all hoping that he will be back with us next year. We would also like to state our appreciation of the grand way in which the lessons, both morning and evening, were read by the Prefects and House Mon- itors respectively. Those of our readers who have ever had to perform in public will know the difficulties that have to be encountered. On all the Sunday morning Services, the lesson was read by the Captain of the School, G. R. Goodwin. Owing to an unfortunate spell of ill-health, Dr. Woollcombe was unable to take one of the Early Services during the Trinity and Summer terms. However, at the Confirmation Service held on May l3th, he acted as Chaplain to the Bishop of Ottawa, The Right Rev. Bishop Jefferson. The Confirmation class numbering fifteen boys, was presented to the Bishop, who in a later part of the service dedicated a beautiful pair of Cruets and a Bread Box donated by the boys who were Confirmed. Dr. Woollcombe was also present at the Closing Service held on a lovely summer day June l2th. At this service, Dr. Woollcombe read the final lesson. This last service of the year was a fitting climax, and there must have been very few in that congregation who failed to be impressed by that very stirring ceremony.