Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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H THE ASHBURIAN ception here at the school, and again at another end of term get- togetherv on june Sth. The summer holds great prospects for The Retrospectsg an audition tape at CKOY on june 30th seems the most important at the moment. We would like to express our appreciation and good wishes to a venture that is interesting, entertaining and worthwhile. MOTHERS' GUILD Hon. President, Klrs. R. H. Perryg President, Mrs. D. G. Partridgeg Ist Vice- Prcsidenr, Mrs. K. G. Thorneg 2nd Vice-President, Mrs. j. E. Copelandg Secretary, Mrs. j. XV. Roche. Treasurer, Mrs. A. L.Thurlowg Comwzorxz Social, Mrs. E. A. Floodg Sou-ing, Mrs. L. L. Deacong .i1ilw1111ersl.iip, Mrs. F. R. Thurstong Telephone, Mrs. S. G. Gamble. The Mothers' Guild has had an energetic and successful year. liight meetings were held altogether, two of these being in the eveningg these last proved to be popular with members unable to come in the afternoon. Xlr. Perry, Nlr. Polk, and Klr. Anderson each gave the Guild interesting talks on various aspects of Ashbury life. Amongst the Guild's activities were the Annual Clothing Sale, the catering for the Old Boys' Luncheon in the fall term, and the Spring Tea and Bake Sale held early in Nlay. The resulting increase in funds made it possible for the Guild to give to the junior School a ping-pong table, ro the Senior Common Room furnishings. to the Library a donation for new hooks, and to the School Bursary Fund a sizeable sum. The School wishes to express its grateful thanks to these ladies for their strenuous and successful labours in the interests of the School.

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THE ASHBURIAN I3 GIFTS The school acknowledges with gratitude the following gifts: Two framed drawings from the graduating class of l96l. The drawings are by the artist, Hawston-one representing an Iceberg and the other a group of Llskimo figures. A rose bowl and two candle-sticks in memory of Florence Hain- bridge, from her daughter, Nlrs. Audrey Foster. I A number of library books donated bv the Carr-l larris boys. An annual prize in memory of Robert Gerald Xloore, to be awarded for Grade 12 English, arranged through the Xlothers' Guild. A portrait of the Headmaster, painted by Robert llyndman, a gift from the artist. The H. S. Southam Scholarship-a gift of Nlrs. D. K. XlacTavish, Mrs. F. H. Toller, Nlr. G. T. Southam and Nlrs. R. XY. Southam in memory of their father. ACKNOXYLEDGENILINTS The following organizations have expressed their thanks for the use of Ashbury College and its facilities for a variety of functions during the past year. The Royal Commonwealth Society. The Ottawa Humane Society. The English-speaking Union The External Affairs Wives' Association The Canadian Save the Children Fund. The Public School Athletic Association. THE RETROSPECTS In addition to the usual fare of movies and parties this year, we were treated to unusual entertainment in the harmonious arts through the formation of a new singing group. On Klarch 2, G. P. Haslam, D. A. Steven and E. H. Stewart were in a taxi on their way to an ex- ternal examination in Ottawa. To raise their Hagging spirits, Steven struck up a few chords on a guitar with which he happened to be equipped at the time, three voices were raised in harmony, and The Retrospects were born. Three weeks later B. J. Nlerrett replaced Stewart, as the former provided a welcome banjo accompaniment to supplement Steven's guftar and Haslam's bongos. On the 27th of the month the group played in the Argyle Auditor- ium before an enthusiastic and appreciative audience of their school- fellows. This reception was most encouraging as such an audience mfght well have been critical and derisive. It was just the opposite. Cn Easter Day the group, whose members live in Xlontreal. played over CKVL radio from the Veterans' Hospital. later at a Parents' Re-

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THE .-1SHBL'Rl.4.X' lx CHJAPEL NQTES The chapel has again been a source of inspiration ind in Llplllflll f fniiuence for the whole school. lt's daily prayer and revu ar serxices are one of the many things that make Ashbury a better school A num ber of distinguished clergy have been our guests. Sept. 17 Oct. I Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 19 Nov. 26 jan. 21 jan. 28 Feb. 25 Nlar. ll April 30 .Xlay 6 Xlay 10 .Xlay 13 Xlay 27 Rey. Frank Lawler St. .Xlargarets Ottm 1 Rey. L. S. Baird St. Georges, Ortau 1 Rev. I-'. Q. XlcGregor St. Xlartin's Archdeacon G. G. Hepburn Retired Rey. A. Brewer St. johns Church Rey. DI. Plante Rev. R. Bodgcr St. l.uke's. Ottawa Beaurcpairc. RQ. Rev. Nlalcolxn Hughes St. Matthias, Ottaui Rey. Group Captain lf. S. Light Director of Rcligi in Xt nunistrition nPi R.C.A.l-'. Rev. Kent Clarke Dioccran Dircctor ot hl 1 u ut it Rt. Rey. li. S. Rccd The Bishop of Uttm 1 Rey. james Winters Diocesan Hospital Archdeacon G. G. Hepburn Retired Rev. Xlalcolin Peers Diocesan L'nivers1tx C hiplun Rey. john l-'owler St. ilihonias' Cfhurth Ut 1