Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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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

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THE ASHBURI.-IN 15 the Duke of lsdinburghg Klr. ll. S. Southam for his gift of a line oil painting by Henri Klasson. We wish also to express our thanks to Nlr. Gilbert bl. Doane for his kindness in lending a television set for the reception of the Coronation ceremonies. Nora.-An interesting bit of Ashburiana has recently come to our attention: during work on the bell tower we were reminded by the in- scription on the bell that it was presented by Nlrs. james XY. XYoods on All Saints Day 1912. THE MGTHERS' GUILD Sci: again we are indebted to the fine work of the Mothers' Guild. This organization has been more active than ever, and we want them to know just how much the School appreciates their never failing interest and work on our behalf. ln addition to the complete redecorating, furnishing and equipping of one of the boys' rooms, they have provided attractive curtains for windows of the rooms throughout the School llouse, thereby adding that touch of hominess that is so important to the personal rooms of the bovs. Then, too, they have carried on throughout the year a pool of used sports clothing and equipment, where garments and gear which have been outgrown or discarded by the original owners may be picked up and put to good use by others who require them. This is indeed a most valuable service in the interests of convenience and eco- nomy to those concerned. Again, the Sehool's best thanks to all mem- bers ofthe Mothers' Guild.