Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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10 THE ASHBURIAN Again this year a choir has been formed under the able direction of Mr. Sibley and has added much to the chapel services. At the time of going to press we are looking forward to a Christmas Carol candlelight service. Due to the excessive polio this year a quarantine was imposed on the school until after the Thanksgiving week-end. All concerned co-operated wonderfully in helping to lessen the burden of the restrictions thus imposed and our particular thanks are due to Mr. Gleeson who gave up much of his time on Saturday evenings when he brought us a movie projector and some wonderful films. A number of boys interested in music were fortunate enough in being able to attend two of the concerts arranged by the Morning Music Club of Ottawag three more will be heard in the Easter term. In order to gave space to our wonderful new dining room now in the course of construction tand about which more will be said in our next issueb, the Library has been moved to what was last year's Senior Common Roomg and to accommodate our increased numbers this room has also to be used as a class room. The Senior Common Room has been moved to larger space formerly occupied by the Manual Training Room. The school was fortunate to be treated to an excellent and all too short violin recital by Mr. Hambourg on 13th December. This visit of Mr. Hambourg was kindly arranged by Miss Woodburn who also accompanied on the Piano most beautifully. The school has received a splendid gift of a movie projector from Mr. Gottlieb, father of Howard Gottlieb. A foretaste of some happy and educational Saturday evenings was given on 14th Decem- ber when three films were shown. STOP PRESS NEWS An Ashbury old boy Lt.-General Guy Simmonds has been ap- pointed Army Instructor at the Imperial Defence College in Eng- land. It is, we believe, the first time a Canadian has held this appointment.

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THE ASHBURIAN 9 SCHOOL NOTES SCHOOL opened on 12th September with an extremely full house of over 150 boarders, weekly boarders and day boys. We welcome to the staff our new school chaplain the Rev. W. J. Belford, B.A.Th., who succeeds Rev. A. J. Poole who has left us to become vicar of Vankleek Hill. We are also glad to welcome Mr. G. F. Heney, B.Sc., and Mr. J. G. M. Hooper, two Ashbury old boys. Towards the end of the term Mr. J. S. Newton left to take over the duties of Principal of Caledon Public School and we wish him all the best of good fortune in his new appointment. In Mr. New- ton's place we welcome Mr. Paul McFarlane, D.F.C., B.A., may his stay with us be long and happy. We were also fortunate in securing the services of Mrs. E. Fielder as assistant Matron. Conseoguent to certain reorganization in the school Mr. Brain was appointed Assistant Headmaster and his former duties as House- master arc now shared by Mr. Belcher for Senior and Middle School and Lt. Colonel E. G. Brine for the Junior Schoolg our con- gratulations to all three on their new appointments. Early in the term we received a visit from the Rev. G. P. Wooll- combe, founder and headmaster of Ashbury for 40 years. He gave a short address on how Ashbury received its name. So far two House Dances have been held and were much enjoyed by those participating. Hallowe'en was duly celebrated by the school. The Senior and Middle school enjoyed a radio quizz show put on by Colonel Brine, a sing-song with Mr. Sibley at the piano and refreshments kindly supplied by the Headmaster. Our thanks go to these mem- bers of the staff for their efforts on our behalf. The Junior School dressed up in many fine and fancy costumes, partook heartily of refreshments and had fun and games until retiring replete and sleepy to bedg Major Woods officiated and kindly awarded prizes to the fancy dress winners.

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THE ASHBURIAN 11 CHAPEL NOTES MANY parents and boys attended the closing service on prize giving day of last year. The Rev. Dr. G. P. Woollcombe, the Rev. A. J. Poole and Mr. A. D. Brain took the service with the Head Boy John Smith reading the lesson. The Rev. A. J. Poole completed his duties as Ashbury's chaplain by conducting the service before assuming his new appointment in Vankleek Hill. This year's opening service was taken by the Headmaster and our new chaplain the Rev. W. J. Belford, a graduate of Bishop's Col- lege with a B.A. in Th. and of course Mr. Sibley was at the organ. The first Sunday of the term the Headmaster gave an inter- esting address which was up to his usual high standard of inspiration and encouragement. The origin and meaning of Holy Communion were briefly and adeptly explained to us by Mr. Brain in an address at our first 11:00 Communion Service on October 6th. The highlight of the Sunday services this term was the visit and sermon by the school's founder, the Rev. Dr. G. P. Woollcombe, on Oct. 20. We have been very fortunate in having these visits from one with such experience and leadership. Honorary Colonel Rev. C. Stone was our Poppy Day speaker this year. He explained to us the meaning of Remembrance Day and its increasing necessity. Our friend and frequent visitor to Week-day Chapel, the Rev. A. T. Carson preached at the Matins on Nov. 24. His sermon on Path Finders and A New and Living Way gave us all much food for thought. A On Youth Sunday we visited St. Bartholomew's Church. Elm- wood and the St. Bartholomew Sunday Schools were also present. The service was conducted by the rector. The Rev. A. T. Carson, with a brief address by our own Chaplain.