Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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THE ASHBURIAN I5 At the conclusion of the inspection, thc Corps, under the Com- manding Officer, Cadet Major John Hooper of Rockcliffe, marched past the saluting base in column of platoons and again in column of route, Admiral Reid taking the salute. Following this, the boys gave demonstrations of squad and arms drill, signalling, first aid and stretcher drill, knots and lashings in- structions and rifle practice. In walking through the parties during this period, the Admira1's eye was caught by the workmanlike job of knot-tying being turned in under the eagle eyes of Navy instructors. Next the Cadets changed into gym kit and gave an exhibition of physical training, beginning with the junior class under their 11- year-old leader, Michael Mansur of Ottawa, and working up through the forms to the seniors, who concluded the display with a number of acrobatics which drew gasps from the assembled parents. The work of the boys on the parallel bar, vaulting horse and groundwork teams was of a high standard, and the grand finale of the show was effected by the construction of a huge multiform pyramid in which every boy in the parade had a part. Addressing the boys at the conclusion of the gymnastic display, the Admiral said, Your fine marching and steadiness on parade are a credit to you and your instructors, and I would like to compliment you on a Hne performance. I would like also, he said, to thank you for the honor of ask- ing me to be here today. As an Old Boy of 35 years, I feel very proud. Major Holmes also paid tribute to the work of the Cadets and told them that the lessons in self-discipline and self control that they learned now would stand them in good stead in later years. After the reviewing party had left the field, the Cadets were marched off and formed up in the schoolyard and addressed by Mr. Brain. who thanked them for their excellent behaviour during the day. and led the boys in three cheers for Admiral Reid. Also performed at this time was the presentation of the Woods Trophy, presented for annual competition in 1912 by the Command- ing Officer of the G.G.F.G., and awarded this year to No. 1 Platoon

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16 THE ASHBURIAN under Cadet Lieut. G. H. H. Read of Ottawa. The trophy was presented by Major Holmes. , Memories of past inspections were brought back to many old boys lining the sidelines, when they saw the tattered Union Jack which flew over the reviewing stand. This flag has been used for every inspection since the first in 1912. Large numbers of proud parents jammed the edge of the parade ground, some coming from as far away as New Jersey and New York. Among them was Admiral P. W. Nelles, former Chief of the Naval Staff, who watched keenly as his son went through the army drill. SHERWOOD CUP - CADET CHAMPIONSHIP WE are pleased to report that due to the splendid efforts of all 'anks of the Cadet Corps, both during the Cadet year and also at the Annual Inspection, No. 137 Ashbury College C. C. are once again holders of the Col L. P. Sherwood, V.D., Cup emblematic of the Cadet Championship for Schools in the Ottawa area. When it is considered that this trophy was won in competition with St. Patrick's, Nepean, Commerce, Tech., Glebe, etc., all Schools with Corps a good deal larger than Ashbury, this is no mean feat and congratulations are extended to all concerned for a good job of work. That we may have the pleasure of again reporting the holding of this trophy for 1946-47 is the sincere wish of the Editorial Staff of the Ashburian. ,