Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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THE ASHBURIAN 21 T sc:HooL CLOSING 1946 ANADA has desperate need for young men with vision and v foresight, Admiral Percy Nelles told members of the graduating class at Ashbury College, Ottawa, at ceremonies here. Speaking at the 55th closing exercises of the School, Admiral Nelles called upon the graduates to work for the betterment of a be- wildered world, and urged them to take an active interest in Can- ada's present and future, since upon the extent of their contribution would depend the peace and security of future generations. The year's activities were outlined by Mr. A. D. Brain, acting Headmaster, who reported a highly successful year in every field of endeavor, and paid high tribute to the Headmaster, Mr. Glass, who was prevented from being present through illness. A fresh and more energetic spirit has been infused in Ashbury by Mr. Glass. said Mr. Brain. The school has made remarkable progress and we look for even greater strides in the future. A short address of welcome was given by Colonel Newcombe. chairman of the Board of Governors. Colonel Newcombe also intro- duced Dr. H. M. Tory, President of Carleton College and Dr. G. P. Woollcombe, Ashbury's founder, both of whom assisted in the prize- giving. Also on the platform were Brig. C. H. Maclaren and Norman F. Wilson. of the Board of Governors, and Barclay Robinson, presi- dent of the Montreal Old Boys' Association. Valedictorian was John Smith, Captain of the School who pointed out that While Many different types and nationalities are gathered together in this school . . . neither race nor creed stands between any of us. Top academic honors went to John Hooper, winner of the Governor-General's Medal, form prize, and Angus and Reid awards for distinction in French and Latin. The Nelson Shield and Sout-ham Cup were won by John Smith, Captain of the School, the Southam award standing for best record in sports and scholarship through the year.

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20 THE ASHBURIAN achieved the unusual distinction of hitting 17 in four balls and getting caught on the next one. Richardson and Smith again bowled splendidly, and with the exception of Lawrence who compiled 30 not out in a magnificent inning, none of the Old Boys stayed long at bat. Then a week later came the heart-break when we lost to our old rivals, B.C.S. on home grounds. Bishop's batted Brst and com- piled 64 runs of which Sewell and Solomon ran up 45, both after being dropped before they had scored any runs. 64 did not seem too much to beat but our batting went all to pieces. Richardson carried his bat for 19, but nobody stayed with him long enough to enable him to get the necessary runs, and we were all out for a paltry 43. As usual the House games produced the best cricket of the sea.- son. Connaught won them easily, since Woollcombe had only Smith in the bowling department, and the victors had Richardson and Read. In the first innings Connaught won by 34 runs. In the bat- ting, Richardson, Breithaupt and Read stood out for Connaught, and Smith for Woollcombe, while bowling honours were fairly evenly divided among Smith, Richardson and Read. In the second innings Connaught won by the terrific score of 205 for 5 to only 80 all out for Woollcombe. Read carried his bat for a chanceless 106 while Richardson got 60 and Kenny 16. Superior bowling soon disposed of Woollcombe. No review of the season would be complete without a tribute to the coaches. Mr. Brain and Mr. Powell, who relieved the former when the unfortunate illness of Mr. Glass forced him to discontinue his instruction, and to the Captain and Vice-captain who through their efforts both on and off the field set us all a fine example. F or work and youth and friendships worth the prizing, For health and hope and strivings after right, For all ideals past our realizing, For hooks and music and the stars at night, For all things honourable, all things pleasant, The dream that lingers and the thought that flees, For past and future and the abiding present, Come what may. l render thanks for these.

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22 THE ASHBURIAN Peter Richardson, Captain of the First Fields in Football and Cricket, received the MacCordick Cup for contributing most to school games. Richardson also accepted the B.C.S. Old Boys' Cup on behalf of the Senior Football team, and was winner of the Mrs. James Wilson Cricket Trophy. The complete academic prize list follows: Form prizes: 1C, Singer, 1B, Vincent, 1A, Judd II, II, Younger II, III, Gilbert, Trans, Morse, IV, MacNeil, Shell, MacCordick, V, Brownlee, VIC, Hampson, VIB, Pettigrew, VIA, Hooper. Awards of Merit: I, Barker Prize, Galloway, II, Hunter Prize, Berniere I, Junior School-Woods Shield, Mansur, Shell, Belcher Prize, Chisholm, V, Brine Prize, Clark, VIC, Sibley Prize, Hall, Woodburn Prizes for Music, Bogart, Baskerville II, Gardner II. Public Speaking: Ross McMaster Prize: Junior, Genesove, In- termediate, Macdonald, Senior, Holmes. , Honor Prizes: Academic Distinction: Ashbury College Maths. Prize: Mingie, Sibley Science Prize, Holmes, Angus French Prize, Hooper, Read Latin Prize, Hooper, Governor General's Medal. Hooper.