Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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14 THE ASHBURIAN CHAPEL NOTES HE first Sunday service of this school year was Matins on September 19th. Our Chaplain read the service and the Head spoke to us of Christ's life, showing that it was a fact of history and neither legend nor fraud. On October 3rd, our Hrst communion celebration, we were ad- dressed by Mr. Brain. He spoke of the importance of the communion service in our lives, how it made us aware of our sins, of the need of repentance and the efficacy of the sacrament itself. We were pleased to welcome the Reverend Canon G. P. XYooll- combe, the founder of our school, to the chapel on the zznd Sunday after Trinity, October 24. He spoke to us on the parable of the Talents. A memorable part of his address was, Either you approach nearer to the Lord, or you will drift farther and farther away, there is no stand- ing still. The next Sunday Mr. D. S. Penton, Headmaster of Lower Canada College, spoke to the school. He suggested we live our lives with a goal ahead of us of improving the world, not of making as much money as possible. On November 28, the First Sunday in Advent, our Chaplain went out to All Saints' Church in XYestboro, while their rector, the Reverend XY. D. Nl. Christie came here. In an excellent address Mr. Christie told us of the need for discipline in all branches of life and especially in the church. The last Sunday morning service of the Michaelmas term was December 12. The llead reminded us that we should spend Christmas as a lloly Day. not as a holiday Qcommercial carnivalj, as is generally accepted today. That Sunday evening over one hundred and fifty

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THE ASHBURIAN 13 The Cercle Francais, though handicapped by lack of time, was successful in its one meeting. This took the form of a visit to the Little Theatre to see two French plays competing in the Festival Dramatique Francais. The plays were, 'National 6', and 'Les lrasciblesf Both were excellently presented and the evening made quite a novel experience in the history of the Cercle Francais. The Riding Club operated every Saturday morning throughout the year, and much improvement was noticeable in the riding of the beginners and old hands alike. Two cups were entered for competition, and both were won by the Scott brothers. Much praise is due to Colonel Brine and all others connected with the running of this valuable and enjoyable project. And so ends this record. It is a record, not of the highlights of the school year, but of those things which, if forgotten, would leave many a name unmentioned, many a deed unsung. In conclusion, we wish God's speed to Mr. Edge, Xliss Thoms and Miss Redmond in any walk of life into which their journeys from Ashbury may take them. It is sad to see them go, but they can be assured that the School will not forget their contribution to the success of the year, and that there will ever be a place for them in the hearts of Ashburians. Thus we end a prosperous year, a gainful year, a happy year, but more important still-another year. R. XlacN.

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THE ASHBURIAN 15 candles lit the chapel for a beautiful carol service. The carols sung all originated in different countries as our chaplain explained to us. XYc were pleased to have so many visitors, who all said they enjoyed the service immensely. On january 23, Canon Bertal lleeney was the preacher. l le told us of the value of prayers in general and of the Prayer Book in particular. Mr. Belcher told us of the literary value of the bible and the craftsmanship of its translators. He talked to us on january go. On February zo the school paid its annual visit to Christ Church Cathedral. The service as always was most impressive as was the Deanla sermon on sneermg. Un March I3 the school was addressed by Major the Reverend james Barnett. Major Barnett is the Command Chaplain for the Klon- treal area. He served with the Royal Rifles of Quebec and was a prisoner of war for four years in Hong Kong. It was on his experiences in captivity that he addressed us, and how he spent a post-war Christmas in japan at the time of the YVar Trials. He left no doubt in our minds as to the power of Christianity in the lives of some japanese, telling us of one who had repeatedly risked his life to bring some comfort to the prisoners of war. Cn Good Friday we said Matins at ten o'clock. The chapel was stripped of ornaments and the immovable brass was draped. It looked very impressive. This was one of the few Good Fridays when the school has been in session. Easter Sunday was celebrated with an early morning Communion Service, and with Matins at eleven. There were several visitors present for these services. The chapel was bedecked with glistening brass and colourful flowers to end the Lenten season. Throughout this season we had been frequently addressed by the chaplain in short weekday talks on the signiHcance and importance of that part of the Christian year. On the 24th April Colonel Brine's annual address told us of the value of Christianity to the boys. Uur last guest speaker was Mr. D. R. Thomas, former bursar and loyal friend of the school. He gave us a scholarly talk on education and the importance of making the most of our opportunities. Our first weekday services were in connection with Remembrance Day. On Tuesday, November 2, Mr. B. :Xlexandor gave us a short talk on the significance of Poppy Day. On the irth, at our Remembrance Day' service, the late chairman of the Board of Governors and Nlr. C. Gale read the lessons, Canon XYoollcombe took a part of the service and Mr. Glass read the Roll of Honour. The following Sunday Mr. Belford told us about the ideals for which the soldiers of the last two wars died.