Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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THE .ISHN L'RlpI.X' I' TIIE YISII' OI IIIS .XI.'X'II-fS'I'Y II,XII.If SIQIMXSSIIQ I I 1 I I I Og' Lidy Michael Klengasha, Emperor Haile Selassie, Prince Nlichael Nlakonnen At eleven o'clock on the morning of October the Sth a cavalcade of cars drove up to the front of the school. In the lead were two members of the R.C.XI.P. on motor bikes. When the first car stopped at the front door out stepped a slight, bearded ligure, dressed in military uni- form and wearing a splendid array of ribbons. This was the Emperor of Ethiopia, I-Iaile Selassie- King of Kings, the Iflect of God and Conquering Lion of Judah . Accompanying him was I Iis I Iighness Ras Imeru Haile Selassie, the Crown Prince, Brigadier General Assefa Demese, His Excellency Berhanu Duke, the Ambassador delegate from Ethiopia to the United States, Princess Ruth Desta and our own trio of Nlichael Xlakonnen, Nlichael Xlengasha and Nlerid llirou. Accompanied by the Headmaster the Royal Party' toured the School, visiting the Dining-Room, Chapel and Classrooms. Ifinally. in the Xlain Hall. the Emperor greeted the students and asked for a half holiday. in reply to which the students gave three very hearty cheers.

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16 THE ASHBURIAN H ERBERT S. DALTON .Xfter a nine year stretch as a member of the Nlathematics Depart- ment Herbie has left Ashbury to run a Hotel in the land of Scallops at Digby, Nova Scotia. Xlri. Dalton joined the Ashbury Staff in 1955 after a tour of duty at Kings College School and Lakefield. He was a quiet Cexcept when angryj dependable Schoolmaster and served Ashbury well and faithfully ln addition to his class work he operated the Stationery Room and coached Soccer and Cricket. All of us hope that Herbie's knowledge of Maths will be useful as he manages the Tea Cup Inn finances and that the future will bring him much happiness. OVC regret that a photo of Mr. Dalton was not available. See Staff picture on Page SJ. MRS. Il. S. DALTON This year we say au revoir to Mrs. Dalton who is leaving us after ten years as the Form I teacher and live years as Chapel Organist. During this period Nlrs. Dalton has started many small boys on their academic voyage and has patiently helped them over their early hurdles. XYe wish her health and happiness in her new venture at the Tea Cup lnn.

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1,51 THE ASI-IBURIAN Ein Memoriam The Howers on the Altar on December lst, were to the glory of God. and in loving memory of Richard Busk, son of Air Commodore and Xlrs. C. XV. Busk of England. Richard was a student at Ashbury from 1948 to 1949 and passed away on Dec. 8, 1949. Senator D. K. MacTavish died Nov. 15th as the result of an automo- bile accident near Toronto. He was a governor of the School for many years and Chairman of the Board of Governors in 1950. His son, Duncan, is presently a day boy. Mrs. Theodore Rossy, the mother of Richard Rossy, died in an automobile accident on Oct. 15, 1963. Mr. Julius Sehwartzman, died jan. Sth. His son, Harvey, left Ashbury shortly afterwards to enter his father's business. E. Keith Davidson C1908-165 passed away October lst, 1963 in Ottawa after a brief illness, ending a colourful career and a close associa- tion with Ashbury. A graduate of R.M.C., he served in VVorld War I as a pilot in the Royal Flying Corps and was a Charter member of the Ottawa Flying Club. He was president of Davidson Lumber Co. and a Governor of the School for many years. Henry Aldous Aylen C1907-149. justice of the Supreme Court of Ontario and active in many area organizations, died after a heart attack at his home in Oakville. Ronald Costom 11955-605. Died as a result of a motor car accident in Montreal on November 8th, 1963. Stanley Barkum C1954-575. After a short illness Stanley Barkun passed away on july 2nd, 1963. Fred H. Blackburn CEntered 18941. Died November 15th, 1963. Nlr. Blackburn was one of the oldest graduates of Ashbury and a promi- nent Ottawan. Adam George Steven Podhradsky passed away on December 10th after a long illness and a courageous battle. He attended Ashbury from 1956 to 1963. Sgt.-Major F. VV. Stone, Physical Instructor at Ashbury from 1924- 1938, died on December 8th, 1963. CSee also page 75.1 Gill Gamble C1960-629. Son of Mr. and Nlrs. Samuel Gamble of Ottawa, died in hospital june 23rd, 1964, as the result of an accident. Our sincerest sympathy is extended to the members of the families of those parents and Old Boys who are listed above.