Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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12 THE ASHBURIAN SCHOUL NGTES Opening Day N September 10th, 1952, the school year officially began as Mr. Perry welcomed back many old faces as well as greeting 65 new boys, who were immediately formed into the new school house , which is named in honour of Earl Alexander, our recent Governor- General, who was such a great friend of the School during his stay in Canada. The new crop seemed as line a bunch as we have had here for many years. Many innovations had been effected during the summer, including the repainting of several classrooms and a reflooring job in several of the boarder's rooms. iVhile we were exploring the possibilities of these improvements, we also noticed amid the jostling crowd several new additions to the staff. Mr. A. H. N. Snelgrove, an old friend of many of our number, arrived from T.C.S. to assume the teaching duties for middle school science. Mr. john Viiayland came to us from Yankeeland and immediately became swallowed up by that mysterious part of the school known as the Memorial iVing, where he will no doubt prove to be of admirable assistance to Mr. Lord. And as well as these additions, we welcomed Miss M. Bray, from Kingston, as the new School Nurse. She is replacing Miss McLaughlin who, after many years of fine service to the boys and Staff of Ashbury, had been forced to retire because of ill health. VVe wish her and her successor the best of luck. On Friday, September 12th, Mr. E. N. Rhodes, Chairman of the Board of Governors, came to talk to us briefly on the forthcoming year and sent it off to a good start by asking the headmaster if he would proclaim a half-holiday. On Monday, 15th, the Mothers' Guild held its opening meeting. This organization carried on its good work throughout the year by many and varied contributions to the school's well being and comfort and convenience of the boys. Entertainwzent In the middle of the Fall Term the Hallowe'en Party was held. A movie was shown and generous refreshments served. Following the movies the juniors contested for the costume prizes. These boys are to be congratulated for their imagination and sense of humor which helped to make the evening so vivid. The highlight of the evening was the appearance of two dazzling beauties: Miss David Knowlton and Miss Edward Mulkins. These girls, in their beautiful gowns, re- ceived many wolf-whistles from the seniors. After the Christmas examinations the school celebrated its annual Christmas Dinner and Party. Sitting at the Head's table for the delicious turkey dinner were representatives from about a dozen different coun-

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14 THE ASHBURIAN tries. Each was requested to say Merry Christmas in his native tongue. After supper movies were shown and then the school joined in some informal and hearty carol-singing. There were several surprises intro- duced during the evening: first, we were delighted by a return per- formance of Mr. Fred Oliver who came back from his new home in Heston, Ontario, bringing with him the irrepressible Henry and once more baffled us with his first class ventriloquial feats. Mr. Frank Gallagher, radio singer from Schaffer's Pen Parade of New York City, introduced to us by Gordon Brown, was kind enough to treat us to several songs which, though all too few in number, were enthusiastically acclaimed by everyone. Then, too, we were given a quartet consisting of Mr. Sibley, Mr. Belcher, Mr. Snelgrove and Mr. Devine who rendered a group of carols with unexpected verve and audacity. A play was put on by Form I, the title 'Santa XVas So Tired starring Copeland as Mrs. Santa Claus , and a skit was presented by the Butt Room Boys: Song Birds and Smoke Eaters . In the Lent Term we again enjoyed a visit from Mr. john M. Humphrey, for his tenth consecutive year, whose excellent kodachrome slides and accompanying talk revealed the beauties of the Province of Ontario. In the Spring Term we were treated to a travelogue by the Wilkins Bros. entitled Beyond the Kyberv, which proved most interesting and informative. Parents' receptions were held as usual, and made their customary useful contribution to friendly relations. H ea! tb The health of the school, under the supervision of Miss M. Bray, as Nurse Matron, was generally good throughout. We were at one time the victim of an epidemic of the seemingly inevitable fiu but the bug was fortunately of a relatively mild variety. Then, too, there were one or two cases of chicken-pox, but again the malady was light and short lived and at no time reached the proportions of an epidemic. Ilieteties Under the directions of Miss Short and her efficient lieutenants of the Domestic Staff, the level of the school meals remained at a satis- factory height. Gifts The School expresses sincerest thanks to: Michael Bogert and to Colin and Pat Starnes for their contributions of books to the library, Mr. Arthur MacRae for his gift to the school Chapel of a white burse and veil, handsomely embroidered, Mrs. Lillian Sherbpick for a bronze plaque of Her Majesty, Queen lilizabeth ll and