Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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gg THE ASHBURIAN prominent men who spoke to us. Old and new questers were all assembled here, and the week was a great success. As soon as the con- ference was dissolved, we headed for London. In London we stayed in the University of London's residence. During the day we visited outstanding places, and at night we went to plays, operas and the symphony. As an added treat some of the questers were invited to go to Xladrid for a couple of days, then on to Gibraltar. Altogether it would be about a nine-day trip. ln Madrid, questers were billeted in private homes of Commonwealth families. In Gibraltar it was different, as the girls were put in homes while the boys were the guests of the British army. CThat is where we had our most fun.J Finally the Commonwealth Youth Movement trip came to an end, and we all took our separate ways home. The Quest was an excellent adventure, and I will miss it this summer. CANTLIE - VIB DEBATING This year's debating team was active, to say the least. Of twelve debates entered we won six, lost five and tied one. The first contest of the year came against St. Mary's in Brockville on November 25 th. Haslam and Ewing made the trip and came home with the victory by the score of 208-190. The topic Was: Resolved, that Canada should recognize Red China now. One week later at Ashbury, the same topic was again debated with the sides reversed, Ashbury taking the negative this time. In a very close contest it was then decided that our visitors had won, but a later addition of Hgures made the contest a tie. On .Nlarch 19th, Howith and MacLaurin journeyed to Perth where they debated the topic, Resolved, that there is no place for Neutralist Nations in the Nlodern lYorld. Perth High School won a close contest. As a preliminary to the International Speech Festival in Toronto llaslam. Steven, Howith, and Maclsaurin debated against St. Mary's on the Friday before leaving for Toronto. The affirmative side of l lowith and Xlael.aurin were defeated bv our hosts, while Haslam and Steven held up the side with a victory. i .-Xt the International Speech Festival in Toronto, Ashbury arrived home with four wins and two losses. Gerry Haslam and Don Steven,

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THE ASHBURIAN 27 CGMMGNWEALTH YoUTH MCDVEMENT THE QUEST I was introduced to the Commonwealth Youth Nlovement in the final term last year by our headinastcr, Nlr. Perry. .-Xt first mv impres- sion of the Quest was not very good, but li began to think of the organization quite seriously. As I began thinking of the movement I was very impressed. My name was submitted to the organizer, Major F. Ney. Little did I realize that I was going to be selected to go on the 1960 Quest for Europe. There were odds and ends which 'iad to be cleared here, eventually they were and I was then home free. Sailing time was at ll o'clock from Pier 8 in Xlontreal on july -I. 1960, on board the Canadian Paeific's Empress of France. As I boarded the ship, I saw my companions wearing their Commonwealth blazers and ties and white shirts with grey Hannels. On the blazer was the name of the country which one represented. Before sailing we heard speeches by very distinguished men, who wished us a Bon Voyage and a happy and speedy return. Vlfhen all the ceremonies were completed the ship sailed for Liverpool. 1 For the next seven days on the high seas we all became acquainted with each other. Upon our arrival in Liverpool, we were niet by Nlajor Ney and two coaches Cbusesj. Immediately we went up to Carlisle in northern England. We were given a very warm welcome by every- body from the city. Later that night we, the questers, were billeted in private homes. The people who took us in looked after us and made sure that we were always on time for our social functions. We were the guests of the city, therefore there were many civil functions which we had to attend. We stayed in the lovely city of Carlisle for three days, and then we pushed on to Edinburgh, where we were the guests of the Victorian organization of Scotland. Our stay in Edinburgh was for four days, during which we visited places of interest. Free time was given to us so that we could go shopping and do what we desired. Questers were billeted again in private homes, where we were treated as if we were part of the family. and had always lived there. We did not disturb things too much. Unfortunatly all good things must come to an end. The next stop was Almwick. The questers stayed in the castle for two days. Next on the agenda was Southwell, where we were guests of the Bishop, then came Lincoln. The Lyon's club was our host, and the members saw to our needs. Many parties were thrown in our honour. After Lincoln came a week at Ashridge College, which was about thirty miles out of London. Here we were debating and listening to

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THE ASHBURIAN 29 upholding the negative side of 'Neutralist Nations, won all three debates. and the team of Renny Howith and Dune Mael.aurin won one debate and lost two. The final debate of the year was against Lower Canada College in Montreal. Gerry Haslam and lain lfwing teamed for .Xshburv and were beaten by LCC in an extremely close contest. MEMBERS OF THE Tlf.-XM HASLANI, GERALD CCapt.J - The tireless talker lost only one debate out of six this year, and will be the mainstay of next year's team. He hopes to have many more debates and debators in 61-62, so that Ashbury can again live up to the name made by Chamard-Brodhead- Gale etc. EWING, IAIN - The boy with the big vocabulary was a great asset to the team, and we are sure that his mighty words will do him a world of good in the future. STEVEN, DONALD- Being shoved into a debate with only several days notice isn't the easiest thing in the world to cope with, but Don did it, and well. AJACLAURIN, DUNCAN - What these Americans can't do! A necessary and helpful member. HOWITH, RENNY -The old wit proved to be a great arguer and a Hne debator. It may be added that Haslam won the district 28 Optimist oratorical contest at Plattsburg, N.Y., representing the Optimist Club of Carleton, in competition with 14 students from oher centres in Untario, Quebec. and New York State. From there he went on to compete in the regional finals in Milwaukee, Mis. Although he failed to carry off top honours in this event, we are proud to say that he acquitted himself with dis- tinction, and we feel that he brought great credit, not only to himself. but to the School, in progressing so far against such formidable com- petition.