Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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l26I THE ASHBURIAN SUGGESTIONS EOPLE sometimes ask what use the Suggestion Box is, and have even been known to answer their own question, by saying it is useless, as no attention is paid to the suggestions deposited therein, They are quite wrong, tor suggestions are carefully read Cwhen in readable torm or signedl and considered. It feasible or sound they are acted upon, it not they are destroyed, and usually the individual making the suggestion is given reasons. The purpose at this article is to invite more suggestions tram boys in the school, and also to urge that more suggestions leading to the benefit ot all, and fewer leading to the personal benefit ot the individual should be made. For example the suggestion that there should be a permanent box tor donations to the Candies tor British Children Fund, was excellent, and has been adopted. The suggestion that an extra cent on candies and drinks should be charged at the canteen, and put to the above Fund, showed a right attitude, but is not easy to carry out in practice. The reauest that Form ll have current events was another good suggestion, naw put into operation. On the other hand, the suggestion We want more butter , when that commodity is rationed was not only seltish but stupid, and an excellent example ot what not to suggest. Some suggestions have point, but are impractical, so where possible means at carrying out the suggestion should be included. The main point ot having a suggestion box, is to get criticism ot what is being done and suggestions as to what should or could be done, tram those directly concerned, the boys, so that the etticiency, and general well-being ot the school can be improved, Roll up with your suggestions please, V., .sa Q.. Front View ot the School Thirty Years Aga

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THE ASHBURIAN IZSI SCHOOL DANCE HIS year reverting to our former practice we held the School Dance in the Dining-Room, and as it was held on the evening of May 22nd following the Cadet Corps Inspection that morning, we called it the Cadet Corps Dance and uniforms were worn. There had been some criticism beforehand because it was not being held in the Gym, but after the dance, the general view of those questioned by our correspondent was that the dining-room was more pleasant. As it was being held on a Saturday it was found impossible to get an orchestra, but a luke box was rented and worked steadily all evening, We would suggest that more variety in the type of dance records selected might be given another year. As we wanted an unbiased account of the dance, we obtained and print below, the views of a member of the fair sex, both young and beautiful, who was among those present, but desires to remain anonymous: Since I am not and never will have the honour of being a fellow Ashburian, I can only give an account of the Annual Ashbury Dance from a purely feminine point of view. I am sure that all the girls lucky enough to be present would ioin me in saying that the dance was a great success from the moment we arrived to our final goodbyes at the doorstep. This year something new had been added -the cadet corps uniforms, which gave a military note to the affair. The refreshments were delicious and thanks to Mr. Archdale, we enjoyed a few extra dances at the end of the evening, which postponed the awful issue of going home. The decorations, done in the school colours, lent an atmosphere of festivity and gaiety to the event. The flowers were charming and the music supplied by the ever-faithful nickelodion suited any mood or tempo. So ended another pleasant evening at Ashbury and we are greatly in- debted to Mr. and Mrs. Archdale for making it possible, -lsee- SKIING By F. MCL. HIS season, due to the uncertainty of hockey, there was a great deal mor skiing done than in previous years and many budding enthusiasts were noticed on the slopes around Rockcliffe. As far as interscholastic competitions were concerned, the weather past- poned most of the leading events, but the most important of these, the Ault Trophy, was still held and proved very successful. Five boy teams from each school are represented, the first four to come in, counting in the final score. The school placed fourth and fifth in the respective downhill and slalom courses which brought the skiing season to a close. Unfortunately, First Team I-Iockey schedules interfered with the Southam Cross Country and Seigniory Club events, but we look forward with bright en- thusiasm to next year's activities. The following represented the school in the Ault Trophy:-Cole, Maclaren, Lawrence, Price and Simonds.

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THE ASHBURIAN 1171 RUGBY FOOTBALL: 1942-43 FIRST XII COLOURS A. Lee R. B, Renaud F, Maclaren Ri G, R. Lawrence. l-IE season of l942 opened with high hopes, but little experienced material on which to base them. Only nine members of the first squad had ever played football before, and none of those were ball-carriers of any calibre, The average age was unusually low: indeed, with a handful of exceptions, it was virtually an intermediate team which took the field. I-lowever, eagerness to learn and a remarkable spirit, largely due to the enthusiasm of Lee and Renaud, produced rapid improvement, and towards the end of the season there was some really good football. The usual drill for conditioning and fundamentals of blocking and tackling was followed by thorough practice in signals, in which the end-run, tandem, criss-cross and quick line-up formations, with their various pass variations, which have been used for some years, were stressed, a few refinements being added as usual. Very fair football sense was shown by the newcomers, and for the first game a sounder team turned out than could reasonably have been expected. The first part of the season was devoted to the two traditional games with Nepean Seniors and one against the Rockcliffe Ramblers. These were all lost, though in no case by heavy margins, and the quality of play showed progressive improvement. For the first time for many years, we visited Nepean at their own grounds, a practice which must not again be allowed to lapse. To hold so experienced and strong a team to a score of I8 - I2 on their own field was most creditable, and the game was in all ways most enjoyable. Tribute must be paid to the excellent sportsmanship shown by both players and spectators of Nepean. For the first of our two major fixtures, Lower Canada College brought up a versatile and well-coached squad, which returned the victors a score of I I - O. Ashbury had a very fair share of the game, and was in scoring position several times, but inexperience and over-anxiety robbed them of points. The game, however, was reasonably even, and the School emerged with considerable credit, and some very kind things were said about their display by the well-known McGill coaches who handle the LCC. teams. The BCS, match was played on the Lower Canada grounds in Montreal, for the use of which and for a most generous hospitality our thanks are due to that school. The Bishop's team was mature, heavy and competent, and carried too many guns for us. The first half was very even and ended with BSC. leading 7 - 6. The Ashbury touch-down had been scored by one of the best pieces of offensive football produced in recent years, a perfectly executed series of well- varied plays taking the ball from our own twenty-five over the goal line without interruption. ln the second half weight and experience took its toll, and Bishop's were soon ahead. Ashbury gambled towards the end in the hope of