Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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THE ASHBURIAN 13 give-and-take on the subjects of English law, universities, and drinking restrictions. On behalf of the prefects, it is my pleasure to thank Mr. lVaite and Mr. Farrell for their extremely interesting and informative discussion. ' On October 20, Sir Graham Savage, B.A. Cambridge, came to talk to us. Sir Graham has had a distinguished career in the education business in England. It has ranged from a post in the Egyptian Service to teaching at Eton Cyou know-Ashbury's English counterparty to the post of Chief Inspector of the Ministry of Education to the position of Superintendent of Schools in London. Sir Graham also expressed a wish to hold a seminar-type gathering. The entire Senior and Inter- mediate Schools gathered in Rhodes Hall to hear the answers to the questions, both inane and intelligent, of their schoolfellows. The School joins me in thanking Sir Graham for his forebearance with us. Six days later, we were paid a visit of a different sort. On a good- will tour of Ottawa schools, the R.C.A.F. Band gave us a concert par excellence . The score contained a wide variety of tunes-from light and airy Cole Porter to thundering, M'agnerian Magnet. At the end of the concert the school showed its appreciation in its applause. It only remains for me to restate our thanks to this truly topnotch band. - On the following day, from the VVest Indies came the Minister of Education of Barbados, the Honourable L. St. A. Thorne. Mr. Thorne served the teaching profession for 43 years before being appointed Minister of Education in September, 195 8. He was making a tour of Canadian and British schools, and stopped in at Ashbury for a brief stay. At lunch he said a few words on his interest in schools like ours. On February 27, students of the Senior and Intermediate Schools were invited to attend a short Piano Recital in Argyle Auditorium at 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. by Miss Virginia Dent, a pupil of Miss NVoodburn. Ottawa talent is often overlooked in the continual search for bright young faces. After hearing her play, we look to Miss Dent to remedy the situation. The editor apologizes for any inadvertent omissions in this all too brief write-up. CAREER SERIES Again this year, the practice of inviting men outstanding in their field to give short, but detailed, talks on the qualifications and rewards of their respective fields was continued. These talks have sometimes been a deciding factor in some of the Senior Boys' plans for the future. They have always been very informative, and a great help in broadening the boys' views on Canadian life. This year we heard from:

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If THE ASHBURIAN The R. Fisher Trophy for Track and Field, presented by E. R. Fisher Co. Ltd. A set of valuable school photographs and Ashburiana, the gift of Frederick David Anderson, an Old Boy. Received last year but not officially acknowledged, a painting by Tom Roberts, a gift of the Graduating Class of 1960. A gift of Laboratory Equipment donated by Mr. J. K. Souch, a parent. A set of boy's books, a gift from Richard Hutcheon, an Old Boy. ln addition, many parents and friends of the School have made donations to the new Bursary and Scholarship F und-a printed acknow- ledgement of which will be made sometime in the future. XVEDDINGS In the School Chapel, on December 3rd, 1960, the marriage was solemnized between Renee Roell, step-daughter of the former Chief of Protocol, Mr. H. F. Feaver, and Thurlow Bradbrooke Smith. A special guest at the wedding of her friend, Miss Roell, was Crown Princess Beatrix of The Netherlands. On December 17, the marriage was solemnized between Victoria VVilmot Brain, younger daughter of the Assistant Headmaster, and john Clyde Garland, the Reverend XV. j. Belford officiating. HEALTH Two years ago, the only epidemic to hit the school was the Asiatic Hu', last year it was the milder stomach Hu', and this year it was the mere 24 hour variety. At this rate, Miss Bray will soon have achieved the impowible-the cure of the common cold. The one big outbreak seemed to be that of broken limbs, there was an unusually large number of broken legs, wrists, etc., and even two concussions. Aside from this, the general health has been excellent. To Miss Bray and her staff go much credit and the school's thanks. VISITORS This year the School has been blessed with visitors of far-flung origin and ideas. Our first visit was on September 15 from a pair of young solicitors, john Unite and Desmond Farrell, recent graduates of Cambridge, lingland. They expressed the desire to hold a seminar with a small group of senior boys. The prefects, numbering ten at the time, assem- bled in Room F after Chapel for what proved to be a lively and quick

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General Nlotors Company Ltd S. F. M. XYotherspoon, Q.C. li. XY. T. Gill, Esq. Dr. Nicholson. PL.D. Lt. York Brace. R.C.N. P 1 4 IWZQQS' : X aa RW THE ASHBURIAN Research Law .lixternal Affairs Geography The Navy , s s xl 'f 4' - 1 N' fb ' fa' 4 mi H Q1 ',3fff.'lw ID 'T 'JT ' M ! i. at., :I Marg 99 7 P y' 7 I K Q. RIDING Dr. Hudson again this year acted as chauffeur to those Wishing to partake in the rough outdoor sport of riding. This year was doubly exciting, since there was not only autumn and spring riding, but also winter sleighing. Dr. Hudson himself supervised the training of inex- perienced riders, and soon had them out there with the best of Ashbury's equestrians. Those who indulged this year extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Hudson and to all his crew at the ranch, and hope that next year and every year his services will be available to the boys. Rl ,Clf,N'l' ADDITIONS TO OUR NVAITING LIST New grandsons, Ronnie and Jay, of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Perry. They are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lillie Knee jean Ann Perryl and Mr. and Mrs. VValrcr Zeltner Cnee Nancy Pcrryj.