Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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jjgj THE ASHBURIAN Impressive Service. Prior to the actual exercises a brief but impressive service was held in the school chapel. While those in attendance stood at attention with heads bowed, Mr. Archdale read the names of those former Ashburians who have given their lives in the service of their country during this conflict. The list of names has grown appreciably during the past year. His Excellency the Governor General presented the prizes. In the academic field David Hooper, eldest son of Dr. and Mrs. George Hooper was outstanding. He was the winner of the Governor General's Medal for the highest academic standing in the school, as well as the Southam Cup for the finest combined record in sports and in academic standing, He was also the recipient of several other awards Much to the delight of the large audience, Sir Shuldham Redfern stepped forward and received a prize on behalf of his small son for a fine academic record in one of the junior forms. Connaught House was awarded the house trophy, while the Wilson prizes for batting and bowling were won by Richardson and Read respectively. Graduate in Uniform. PO. Hugh MacDonald, an Ashbury graduate of two years ago, won the Old Boys' race at the field day which preceded the closing. When he stepped for- ward to receive his prize yesterday afternoon loud and enthusiastic applause rose on every side. He is at present home on leave. Other prizes awarded included: Angus prize lFrenchi Hooper I, Read prize Il.atinI Hooper, Woods prize Ijunor award of meritl Plowden, award of merit IHunterl Creelman. Public speaking: Senior, Boutin, Middle, Holmes, Junior, Plowden, Barker prize Imeriti Bogart, Fleming Cup, Soblin, Stanley-Wright Cup, Danielsl, Aylwin, Letson ll. Cross country, Ker, Pilgrim, Irvine, Castle, Junior, Grove ll, under ll Carstairs. Shooting: Willis-0'Connor Cup Iover l6J Chapman, Scott Cup IIS-l6I lvlacnabb Ill, Cox Cup Iunder ISI Hill, Humphrey Cup IJunior Schooll Macon- ochie, under I2 prize Archdale. Boxing: Fauquier, senior heavy-weight, Soblin, Fauquier, senior lightweight, Daniels I, Evans, inter-heavyweight, Thomas, Ker inter-middleweight, Burder I, Edwards, inter-lightweight, Daniels ll, Patisson, junior heavyweight, Kenny, Chester-Master, junior lightweight, Grant Il, ringcraft, Burder I. Awards of merit by forms: VIAhHooper I. VI B-Matthews, Shenstone. VIC-Daniels I, Daniels Il, Hooper ll. V-Arlen, Castle, DaCosta, Goult, Pettigrew. Shell-Kenny, Hampson. III-Plowden, Redfern, Johnstone, Hummel. I I- elvlocCordick. IA-Ivlansur, Creelman. IB Bogart, Gilbert, Shepherd, Judd II.

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i. rail. THE ASHBURIAN ll7l His Excellency the Earl of Athlone was guest of honor at the closing exer- cises. Having recently attended school closings at various points across Canada, including Regina and Port Hope, .where he was present at the Trinity College School closing exercises, he told Ashburians that in one respect they have all other Canadian schools beaten it is only five minutes walk from his home, Government House, to Ashbury. Governor Generol's Advice. In a more serious vein, he told the boys that leisure does not mean doing nothing-the essence of leisure is freedom from compulsion Suggesting that every boy should have a hobby, he specified that a hobby should be self-con- tained. Stating that the best use of spare time has always been a matter of study and interest by the greatest men in history, His Excellency told the boys that it is essential to get in the habit at an early age of making good use of leisure time. Finally, His Excellency said, You are living now at one of the turning points of history. Ten days ago, as you know, our forces, Canadian, British and American, landed on the north coast of France, but the battle has only begun During the holidays it will probably develop in intensity and range for beyond what we can now imagine. Now that is your battle. lt is being fought by your soldiers, sailors and airmen, and it is being fought for you. I want to urge you, therefore, to follow it very closely from day to day. Read the best newspapers and ask questions about it. Learn all there is to be known for it is a constantly unfolding story illuminated by great deeds of heroism. From these deeds you will learn much on which to pattern the rest of your own lives. Take the full measure of them and play your part in the future in seeing that Canada is worthy of the great sacrifices that are now being made on her beholffl Voledictory Address. As is the custom, the head boy, Llewin Chapman, gave the valedictory od- dress. He stated that in Ashbury the Abinger Hill school bays have found many things similar to those at home. He thanked the headmaster, the staff, and the pupils of Ashbury for their hospitality and friendship, and stated, l now know that these most important years have not been wasted. Rev. Dr. G. P. Woollcombe, who founded Ashbury College nearly 54 years ago, was present at the closing. Col. E. F. Newcombe, in paying tribute to Dr. Woollcombe, stated that without his foresight and inspiration Ashbury College might never have existed. He has always stressed courage, self reliance, honesty and bravery as being essential qualities in every boy or man, said Cal. Newcombe of Ashbury's founder. Col. Newcombe, member cf the Board of Governors of Ashbury, was chair- man of the exercises, On behalf of the Governors, he thanked Mr. Archdale and the staff at Ashbury for their efforts during the year. Seated on the platform were His Excellency the Governor General, Sir Shuldham Redfern, Major Mark Clayton, A.D.C., H. S. Southam, Brig. Gen. C H. Maclaren, Judge J. D. Hyndman, Norman F. Wilson, Shirley Woods, Rev. Dr. G. P. Woollcombe, Mr. Archdale and Mr. Harrison.

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