Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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THE ASHBURIAN 29 STANLEY PEGRAM— Monitor. Not an outstand- scholar Stan has won general respect and popularity for his strong sense of responsibility and his unfailing good humour. In athletics he was Captain of Soccer and a member of the Cricket XI. He is also a keen and skilful pianist. MICHAEL GAULT — Monitor. Coming here from the U.S.A. in 1943 he soon found his place amongst the leaders. Representing his school at Rugby and Cricket, Mike will be remembered particularly for his fine pass receiving. We understand he is heading for Yale. May good luck be his. Most things that men value do not seem to be worth what it costs to get them. War is a bad form of unrestrained, collective insanity. Men make wars and then foolishly pray to be saved from the dis- astrous consequences of their own acts.

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THE ASHBURIAN ROBERT THOMAS— Prefect. Coming to Ashbury in 1939 Robbie entered inunediately upon a distinguished sports career, culminating this year as Captain of Hockey. Like Harry Bulpit, Robbie took time out of his scholastic career to serve in the army whence he got his dis- charge in October, 1945. IAN ELLIOTT— Pre cct. lan ' s academic career at Ashbury is somewhat overshadowed by his many other accomplishments. A natural and very courageous athlete he represented the school at Rugby and Hockey in which latter team he was the Vice Captain. He also holds the rank of Lieutenant in the Cadet Corps. Ian pos- sesses a grand sense of humor and a lively interest in world affairs. GORDON READ— Afonitor. Gordie first cai e to Ashbury in 1941 and altho of a quiet and un- assuming disposition he has nevertheless, been weU to the fore in all healthful pursuits. He has shown particular ability in Hockey and cricket for which he was awarded his school colours. IAN MACGREGOR — Monitor. Since joining Ash- bury in March, 1943 Mac has entered enthus- iastically into a variety of school activities. He proved a reliable lineman on the Rugby team and an efficient officer in the Cadet Corps. No word on Mac would be complete without mentioning his prowess on the dance floor. PETER BREIHAUPT— Monifor. Coming to Ash- bury in 1941 Pete has travelled along his scholastic path without an apparent woriy in the- world. He has represented the school at Rugby, Hockey and Cricket and served as an officer in the Cadet Corps. JOHN PETTIGREW— Monitor. Tubby came to Ashbury in February, 1942 and has entered enthusiastically into all school activities. In athletics he was Vice-Captain of Soccer and plays in the Cricket XI. But perhaps he is best known for his excellent work as publisher ot Panorama.

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30 THE ASHBURIAN THE SCHOOL PLAY N Saturday, March 16th, the combined Ashbury and Elmwood Dramatic Societies played for a large and appreciative audience The Late Christopher Bean by Sidney Howard. That this year ' s production outshone any previous play for many years, is due to the admirable direction and production of Mr. Belcher and so many weeks of hard work and whole hearted co-operation of his cast. This modern comedy, with its scenes laid in the home of a rural doctor in New England, must have presented considerable difficulties to producer and ac tors, It always seems easier to play a part more naturally in period costume than in straight modern parts and great credit is again due to the producer and to the members of the cast who played these parts. Mary Paterson ' s portrayal of Abby was outstanding. Her com- plete naturalness and smooth performance were the more remark- able as I understand it was her first appearance on any stage. John Hooper, as Davenport, also gave a polished and most creditable per- formance. Mrs. Haggett and her daughters, played by Susan Mess, Wendy Hughson and Philippa McLaren respectively, were admir- able supporters of the principals, although, in the case of the daugh- ters, with rather uninteresting roles. The remaining cast — the oily and unpleasant Tallant played by Lorne Eliot, the shy and honest Creamer by John Smith, the sleek and grasping Rosen played by Michael Birchwood and the mercenary Dr. Haggett by Bill Nelles, caused a good deal of hilarity in their character parts. Here I would like to pay especial congratulations to Nelles, who, although he had been ill for the last week of rehearsals, carried on the tradi- tion of the theatre The Show Must Go On , and appeared although still feeling below par and whose excellent performance gave no ink- ling of his indisposition.