Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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'55, 4 THE ASHl3i,'lQl.'LX' 'igvixlg--t-1.-.4 H S E lf, .1 S VARIOUS SCHOOL ACTIWTIES AND Xf IEWS

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161 THE ASHBURIAN ASHBURIAN COMMITTEE Editor M. BARNES Editorial Committee F, MACLAREN, R. LAWRENCE, lvl. ARLEN, D. MATTHEWS Advertising Managers P. HATCH, B. CASTLE Junior Ashburian A. WOODWARD, J. NESBlTT, J: SPENCER is-Q-2-i EDITORIAL ASTING round for something to say, after the Editor had been reft away to England leaving the Editorial unwritten, we heard about the appoint- ment of Guy Simonds to lead the Canadian Troops invading Sicily. The first re-action was one of pride, that an Old Ashburian had been so honoured. Then it occurred to us that it is such achievements by Old Boys which should spur on present and future Ashburians to greater zeal, greater initiative, greater determination. A There are Qld Boys of this school in high and responsible positions, to name them would not only be boasting, but invidious, How did they get there? Not by drifting, playing, frivolity, expecting their work to be done for them, but by energy, drive, initiative, intelligence and real hard work. Taking Guy Simonds again, one doesn't reach the rank of Major-General at the age of 39 without showing these qualities. One doesn't reach and hold high office in service or civilian occupation without these qualities. Supposing we think of the many Old Boys who may not have attained high office, but are doing very worth while iobs commanding Brigades, or Battalions, or Ships, or Air Stations, or are working in various branches of the War effort. ln addition to these there are hundreds doing their bit in even less exalted positions. All of these old Ash- burians from top to bottom are giving their best for their country, some, we must not forget, have already given their lives. What are we Ashburians now doing? Some of us we fear, are only in- terested in having a good time, doing little work, complaining about trivial matters. Should we not think of what Qld Ashburians are doing, how well they are upholding the name of the school, and then prepare ourselves to give and do likewise? How, you ask? By hard work mainly, combined with the use of co-operation, intelligence and initiative.

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U31 THE ASHBURIAN CHAPEL NOTES NOTHER successful year of activity in the School Chapel has been recorded, and we must pay tribute here to Mr. Boon, who as School Chaplain has done so much to bring this about. He will be missed greatly next year. We wish him and Mrs. Boon the very best of luck in the future and hope they will visit Ashbury often. There were twenty-two services of Early Communion during the school year, at which the average attendance of communicants was eight. The choral cele- brations, instituted last year, were again held once a term at ll o'clock. The customary eleven o'clock celebration of Matins was held each Sunday, and we were honoured often by the presence of the boarders from Elmwood. We were again privileged to have an address by the Right Reverend Briga- dier G. H. Wells, CMG., M.A., D.D., Principal lProtestantl Chaplain to the Canadian Forces, who on February Zlst, l943, spoke on Discipline, using the Commando Training and results as an illustration. Once again there was a series of special addresses during Lent, this year the Four Freedoms of the Atlantic Charter were selected. Mr. Boon spoke on Freedom from Want, Mr. Brain on Freedom of Worship, Mr. Harrison on Free- dom from Fear, and the Headmaster on Freedom of Speech. As usual Mr. Harrison and Mr. Brain gave addresses during the Michaelmas Term, which were much appreciated. ln September, the Chalice presented by Michael Ney, chapel monitor i940- 4l -42 was formally dedicated by the Chaplain. On June lOth, the Baptismal Bowl, presented by the i943 Confirmation Class, was dedicated by the Chaplain. We were pleased to see in chapel, and hear read the lesson on January 24th, Dick Goodwin, Head Prefect l94l -l942. During the year Lawrence read the maiority of the Morning Lessons assisted by Lee, Barnes and Heaven. We want to emphasize our gratitude to Miss Shorter for her faithful at- tendance, and excellent playing of the Organ throughout the year. . On May l2th, at 8 p.m. the Bishop of Ottawa, Right Reverend Robert Jefferson, B.D., D.D., confirmed eleven boys, together with some external candi- dates presented by Rev. Northcote Burke of St. John's Church, and Rev. Eric Osborne of St. Matthew's Church, both in Ottawa. The Rev. W. Bertal Heeney, BD., D.D., acted as Bishop's chaplain and read the lesson. The short Evening Service, held just before the closing ceremonies, again impressed those who attended, and we were all glad to see Dr. Woollcombe present and taking part. The majority of the addresses were given by the Chaplain and the Headmaster. The chapel clerks, Michael Barnes, and especially Peter Hatch, are to be commended for the work put in and care taken of the Chapel and its contents. By the time this appears in print we hope that the new Prie-Dieu, kindly presented by Elmwood, will be in place in the chapel, and we take this oppor- tunity of publicly saying thank you.