Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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24 THE ASHBURIAN This plant is tremendous in size, and so we had to move quickly, and consequently, it was difficult to absorb all that was going on. All the plant was in the assembly line state, and we saw jets in the making from the drawingboard state to the finished product, and were allowed to inspect the T-33 in the completed form. Un the way out we stopped to see a jet warming up for the take off. Eric, our reliable source of aeronautical information, told us that we could roast a steak at 120 feet from its exhaust. The vibrations were terrific even 100 yards away. XV e are grateful to Mr. Hore for arranging this peep into Canada's latest workshop of air dominance. That evening we enjoyed a splendid dinner at the Reform Club. The Hon. D. C. Abbott was our host, in absentia, consequently his son Lewis presided. The beef was excellent, and we are deeply grate- ful for Mr. Abbott's kindness. On Saturday morning, we watched our first Hockey Team meet defeat at L.C.C.'s hands. Then after lunch we met at the McGill gates for an inspection of the University's new Physical Science Centre. This trip was very interesting, but I think the highlight was the new Auditorium - a marvel of accoustical achievement. Dr. VV. H. Hatcher, who took us around, well equipped with his excellent wit, gave us many vivid little examples of the benefits of this hall. XVe also saw some of the more ancient labs in the old chemistry building, and noted in passing that much excellent work had been accomplished there despite their ancient appearance. The new laboratories were of the latest design and first rate places to work in. After the tour, coffee and cake was served to us in the Student Common Room. For this excellent completion of a thoroughly worth while tour, we are indebted to McGill University, and particularly to Dr. Hatcher. The Science Club is indeed grateful to all those who made the trip possible, and of course to Mr. Sibley, for whom, when arranging is considered, the trip lasts at least a month. Making the trip this year were Mr. Sibley, jackson, Abbott, Clark I, Hart, Hogben, Hore, Barr, Matthews, Mclnnes, Nueman, Unwin, with Short and V erhaegen joining us the latter part, and your reporter, Carne.

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THE :lSHBL'Rl:1.X' s 51 SENIOR SCIFNCF TRIP Bin-lc ro-12: L. H. Sibley, l-fsq., Clark l. Carne. Abbott. jackson. Barr, llarr, Hore. From row: lfnwin. Xueman. Xlclnnes. Hogben, .Xlattht-ws. TY. Eakin. Un this occasion we also welcomed Nlr. Robert Spiers. Nl..-X., the Headmaster of Selwyn House as a guest. The next morning, we went to see the Shell Oil Refinery at Klon- treal East. The Company very kindly sent station wagons to pick us up at our headquarters, the lYindsor Hotel. On arrival at the Refinery. over steaming coffee, we were given an explanation of a How sheet depicting the large, involved plant. Then we were off on our tour. Our first stop was at the Topping Plant where the lighter hydrocarbons are separated. These consisted of fractionating columns. where the lighter gasoline molecules are taken off. leaving behind a heavy black residue - topped crude . This residue was taken and heated in a Vacuum Flasher, which broke down this residue into pitch and more fuel. These fuels were further broken down in the Catalytic Cracking and the Thermal Cracking Process. The Catalytic process used a clay catalyst at 10003 F.. and here the heavier molecules were broken down into lighter ones. The Thermal Cracking process changed the fuel molecules still further into high octane material. These processes were followed by the Polymerizer and Solutizer Plants. The Polyinerizer built the smaller molecules into larger molecules of gasoline. The Solutizer literally scrubbed every drop of gasoline to remove sulphur compounds. The last stage was the Blending Plant. where all the varieties of gasoline were blended to form the commercial products - propane, aviation gasoline, napthas, kerosene. jet fuel. diesel oil. fuel oils, and bunker fuel. After our tour, lunch was provided by the company in their cafeteria. After lunch we were driven to the huge Canadair Plant at St. Laurent.

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THE ASHBURIAN 25 CLUB NQTES THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB Hrs year the International Relations Club, under Nlr. Polk's able guidance. put on a mock parliament, as had been done three years previously. Held on Friday, February 28th, in Rhodes Ilall, one might say that there was boundless enthusiasm - in fact that is putting it mildly. Before the night was out, Rhodes Hall was to witness one of the most spirited gatherings in all its history. The Hon. L. KY. Abbott was speaker, while the government was lead by the Rt. Ilon. Graham P. jackson. Her Alajesty's loyal opposition was led by the I-Ion. David Hanson. Also in session was the Spanish Block , who soon made themselves known with loud boos and the odd song or two. Although everyone enjoyed themselves it was unlikely that anyone was able to accumulate any great amount of information on par- liamentary procedure. The gathering was further enhanced by a varied array of costumes, from the large fur coat which the leader of the opposition wore, to the Russian Cossacks' uniform of Defence Minister Kemp. All in all, it was a night which those in attendance will probably never forget. - THE MUSIC CLUB HIS year, the Music Club held two major gatherings. The first of these took place on Friday, November 21st, when Alf. A. H. N. Snelgrove gave an Organ Recital in the College Chapel. This is the first organ recital we have had in the School for years, and it was much enjoyed by all. The programme was grouped in seven parts. We heard old familiar favourites like Schumamfs Traumerei , Schubert's Ave Maria , Bach's 'fesu joy of Mans Desiringu, Sullivan's Lost Chord , and Brahm's Lullaby , The Pilgrim's Chorus from Tannhauser was particularly well done. One of the highlights of this programme was the rendition of Silent Night , with only the light shining through the new Memorial Window. This was I11OSt effective, and made a fitting finale to a very enjoyable evening. Laurie Hart sang a Solo Aly Task at this recital, and is to be commended for his efforts. Hr. Snelgrove was in- troduced by Mr. Sibley, and thanked by Graham jackson. During the Winter Term, the Alusic Club journeyed to the home of Miss XYoodburn. There, the boys under the guidance of Air. Snelgrove heard a piano recital given by the senior pupils of Aliss XYoodburn. Une of the outstanding items of the programme was the Piano Concerto in