Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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THE .-ISHB L'Rlnl.N' I' CONIfIR.XlATION CLASS Back Rolls: B. Davies, P. C. Stein, G. lf. Sigvaldason, G. R. Y. Benskin, A. UI. Sark, D. H. Nettleton, Ci. D. Barber, A. XY. Currie, A. G. lf. C. Patton. 'I'l.1ird Rout R. D. johnson. C. Il. D. Groos, nl. R. Smethurst. D. A. Shaw, C. A. G. lodge. DI. F. D. Fisher, B. G. Dean, D. A. Hayley, T. IV. I. Cumming. Second R0-12: D. H. Nlaclaren, H. tl. R. Pvetinch, B. D. G. Speedie. tl. D. ,Xlulaner j. Y. P. Hearne, j. Coristine, T. G. P. Cann, R. P. Rossy. l r011tRo4u': Xliss D. XI. Ifllis, Nliss A. A. l.aidler, Rev. Ii. B. Xlonks, Rt. Rei. If. S. Reed. Xliss P. il. Pratlev, Xliss lf. A. Chaplin. Xliss B. A. Fletcher. CONFIRMATION The Rite of Confirmation or laying on of hands took place on April 30th at eight P.NI. The Right Rev. If.. S. Reed. .XI.A.. D.D.. Lord Bishop of Ottawa. and a governor of the School, confirmed twentv-tive Ashbury boys and live Illmwood girls. So manv friends and parents were present, many from out of town and as far awav as Bermuda and the Southern States. that the chapel was filled to overtlowing with visitors alone. The Bishop also presented Servers' Xledallions to lan Andrew and Brian Nlerrett for meritorious service. The Candidates who had received weclclv instruction throughout the vear were presented to the Bishop hv the School Chaplain. I Following the Service, refreshments were served in the School Dnng Room. The adult Baptism of St. Adrian ,lolm Sarlq took place during morning prayer on Sunday, .Xlarch eighteenth in the Chapel.

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CHOIR The Chapel Choir has again been a credit to the Chapel and the School. Our congratulations to Nlr. Godfrey Hewitt and Nlrs. H. S. Dalton for what they have accomplished. Sunday by Sunday and day by day the choir has sung to the glory of God, helping make their services beautiful and inspiring. The highlight of the year xvas their visit to Government House where they sang several selections for their llxcellencies, the Governor General and Lady Vanier. The visit included a tour of the house and grounds, a half hour in- formal vfsit with their Excellencies and refreshments. The Choir also sang at Christ Church Cathedral and at St. Barthol- omexv's Church.

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,X THE ASHBURIAN SERVERS Hack Roxy: bl. XI. Leteh, E. I . Burritt, A. P. D. Gamble, D. j . Nlulaner, F. C. Stewart, A. XY. Anderson, N. AI. Lynn, D. G. Love, T. G. P. Cann, N. R. Blackburn. Frwzz Ruiz? D. S. Hanna, I. R. Andrew, R. T. Dickson, Rev. K. B. Monks, B. J. Nlerrett, T. IS. johnston, S. G. R. Pottinger. filzxeutz P. XI. Gillean. PLAQL' ES DEDICATED Un Sunday, Feb. 25 The Rev. Group Capt. S. Light, R.C.A.F., dedicated the following wall plaques: To the Glory of God and in loving memory of NIICHAEL JAN DENNIS july ll, 1952 - Alarch 13, 1961 lireeted by his parents and the staff and students To the Glory of God and in loving memory of FREDERICK OLIVER Dec. 3rd, 1887 - April 20th, 1961 A devoted employee of Ashbury for forty vears. lfreeted by the School The New Hymn Board was also dedicated. In Loving Nlemory I.Il ,LIT. IILICIII ,XIASSEY BAKER, R.C.E. Horn Oct. 22, 19211, Killed on Active Service Xlarch Sth, 19-12. A gift to Ashbury from his parents. The School was represented bv many bovs and staff at the funeral of Robert Aloore. The School Chaplain conducted the service.