Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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14 THE ASI-IBURIAN more have been most appropriate for the students and we have gained much from them. There has been an ever growing group of Parents who have attended our Sunday services, and with Elmwood they are most welcome. As we go to press, we have just heard of the sudden death of Col. the Rev. Stone. lVe will miss his timely addresses to us, and express our sympathy to his family. The Chapel Staff this year has included the Chaplain, with Mr. Sibley as Organist and Choirmaster, Mr. Snelgrove assisting at the organ with L. Hart. The Chapel Clerks have been-L. Hart, H. Short, R. Kemp, D. Gamble, VV. Birbeck, and R. Unwin. CHOIR Baile row: Nlr. L. H. Sibley, R. Unwin, Rev. XV. Lord, Mr. A. H. N. Snelgrove. Fifth rofw: Morres, Fauquier, Isard, Xvebster, Reid I, Southam II, Bowen. Foizrtln row: Sparling, MacNeil, Dunbar, Powell I, Stuart. Third rofw: Hilliard, Bray, Morson, Fidler. Second row: Cook, Edwards, McDonnell I, Bentley I. Front row: Tyler, McDonnell ll, Moore ll, Rowe Il.

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THE ASHBURIAN I3 jan. 10th: Archdeacon j. C. Anderson, Clerical Secretary, Diocese of Ottawa. Feb. 2lst: Rev. Roland Bodger, Rector of St. Cuthhert's Church, Montreal. March 1+th: Archdeacon j. C. Anderson. April 25th: Canon H. G. Cook, Director of Indian Schools. YVe were very pleased to have these visitors with us and sincerelv hope they will come again. .Addresses during the Fall Term were given by Xlr. A. D. Brain and Mr. L. H. Sibley. The Headmaster has given us inspiring talks on December 13th, March 21st and june 6th. This year we have also had three services of Holy Baptism, and one wedding. XVe held our Prefects Service on February 28th. The address was given by the Captain of the School, the lesson was read by the Captain of the Day Boys, Nl. Killaly read the service, Xlclnnes read the Psalm, the Captain of the Boarders presided at the Organ with Prefects taking the Offering. Our Christmas Candle Light Carol Service was held on December 13th, and the Service of Confirmation was held on March 18th, both of these services are reported elsewhere. On April lst, the School Chaplain was Ordained to the Priesthood at Christ Church Cathedral by the Lord Bishop of Ottawa, with many Ashburians in the congregation. An unusual event was held on April 2nd when the Chaplain held his first service of Holy Communion. At this time there were -I-5 communicants, all being members of the Boy Scout Leaders' Training Conference being held in the College. On May 15th, we had our Battle of Atlantic service. The address was given by Captain XYelland, R.C.N., with Air Coni- modore Cook reading the lesson. The Cadet Corps paraded at this time and were inspected prior to the service by Brig. XYrinch. On May 22nd, the Annual Cadet Parade was held to the Cathedral. The new Dean of Ottawa, the Very Rev. O. Anderson gave the address. Dean Anderson inspected the Corps after the Service. Rev. A. D. Leaker and the School Chaplain assisted the Dean at the Service, with Cadet Captain T. Finlay reading a Lesson. The Chaplain gave his farewell address on Nlay 30th, stressing the need of loyalty to ourselves, our parents, our school and our God, as we go through life. The Chaplains addresses during the year once

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THE ASHBURI.-IN 15 THE CHGIR His year the highlight of the work done by the Choir was the Christmas Candle Light Carol Services. lfach year, the Choir work hard in preparation for this service which makes a fitting close to our Fall Term. At this service the Choir sang: Like silver lamps in a distant shrine, See Amid the Winters Snow, Unto us a Bov is Born, 'Twas in the Aloon of Wintertimc, Shepherds in the Field abiding, and The Cradle. A Trio made up of Bray, Bowen and Stuart sang the Rocking Carol and the Birds' Carol. The congregation joined in the singing of: Hark the Herald Angels sing, llark, a herald voice is sounding, Adeste Fideles Cin Latinlg The First Nowell, and Good King Wenceslas. This year we also had three lessons read by Winter, Lake, and Fauquier. The Chapel was lit entirely by candles with the light shining through tie Memorial window. During the Fall Term, the Choir were invited to two outside services. The first was a Cemetery dedication service held outside St. Marys Church, South March. The Chaplain conducted the service, and the sermon was preached by Rev. W'. Belford, our former School Chaplain. Our second trip was made to Ninth Line Church-Fitzroy Harbour. This was a Harvest Thanksgiving Service, conducted by Rev. W'. Belford, assisted by the School Chaplain. These services were much enjoyed by the boys of the choir, and they were happy to have the opportunity to worship in these places, and participate in the services. During our Communion Services at the School, the Choir sing quiet anthems during the receiving of Communion, and have learned the Gloria, and have also done other anthems during the year. Cin Friday May 28th we held our Annual Choir Party. The boys went swimming, and then saw comic films. This made a fine conclusion to a job of work well done. The Crucifer this year has once more been Robert Cnwin, with Graham jackson as Assistant. The Servers have been Hamilton ll, Birbeck, and Blakeney, with Mr. Sibley as Organist and Choirmaster. The Choir this year hs had much assistance from Xlr. Snelgrove. At the beginning of the session a Mothers' Committee was formed under the Chairmanship of Mrs. Irvin, and each Sunday the Xlothers have turned out faithfully to assist the boys of the choir before services. Wie are deeply indebted to them for their every ready help. At the same time, the Sewing Convener of the Mothers' Guild, Nlrs. Powell, with her assistants were always ready to look after the ,gowns and robes of the choir, and again, we wish to thank them.