Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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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.

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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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15 THE ASI-IBURIAN CONFIRMATION HE Annual Service of Confirmation was held at the College A Chapel on Thursday, March 18th, at 8 p.m. The service was conducted by the Right Reverend Robert jeffer- son, D.D., D.C.L., Lord Bishop of Ottawa, assisted by Archdeacon J. C. Anderson, B.A., the Diocesan Secretary, Canon C. F. Clarke, M.A., Rev. A. T. Carson, M.A., B.D., Rector of St. Bartholemew's Church, and the School Chaplain. The candidates were presented to the Lord Bishop by the School Chaplain. Following this service, the boys, their parents and friends attended a reception in Symington Hall. The Headmaster made a presentation to the Lord Bishop on his retirement from the Diocese. Candidates who were confirmed were: Kent Grenville Cook, Ottawa, Robin Murdoch McDonell, Ottawa, Peter Lambert David Southam, Ottawa, lan Kenneth Laurence Stuart, Ottawa, Gordon Alister Stuart Webster, Hudson Heights, P.Q., Michael Warren MacNeil, Ottawa, Michael Fraser Morres, Ottawa, john David Dunbar, Westmount, P.Q., VVilliam Sowden Gifford, Leonard, Ont., john Herries Lawson, Aylmer, P.Q., Ian Fraser VVotherspoon, Ottawa, David Nelson Lay, Ottawa, john Ruthven Wilson Gamble, Ottawa, Erik Hans vander Kaay, Holland, Anthony john Sugden, Morin Heights, P.Q., David Forbes Rhodes, Ottawa, Arthur David Gregor MacMillan, Ottawa, Richard VVallace Lake, Ottawa, Kim Fredrik Book, Sweden, john Hardwicke Clarke, Montreal, Christopher Laurie Gill, Ottawa, Donald VVi1liam Hilliard Gamble, Ottawa, David Ian Thoburn Gamble, Ottawa. ff 3M Crit, f,?,,fiffv71Nf ff, rmwmf ,ff iw A X X, p lllf Xfff' 1 ff X, fill W flu., ffff LIT! LDLXXLNVQQQ 'f L... . .. . I .ygtlgagfi i wi tii- ,O i . .lfff Atal 'K ' ll S, T. fl C---Q-Ml Il, 1 752 ' J' l 1 in ,il , i L it K' ,T LM . :Q I y . mx A 5 DANLWORT II. Fonn II