Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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THE ASHBURIAN 19 preparation of maps from the collection of data by aerial photography and ground survey through drafting of master maps to full-colour printing. Members of the group were particularly impressed with the new radar devices which measure distance to an accuracy of two inches in seven miles and the 385,000 drafting machines used in the compilation of relief maps. Historic instruments including those used by Sir lVilliam Logan, founder of the Department and father of Canadian geology , were also seen. At the conclusion of the tour, each student was presented with a topographic map and aerial photograph of Ottawa. E.L.R.VV. A VISIT TO THE NEATBY BUILDING On the morning of November 9th, the Upper Sixth Biology Class, led by Mr. Sibley, made a tour of the Nearby Building on Carling Avenue. It examined a few plastic models pertaining to agriculture, then visited several laboratories where extensive research on destructive fungi and methods of control was taking place. Of greatest interest, however, was the Entomology Department. Here the class was shown the results of many years of work and specimen preparation: hundreds of preserved insects in various glass cases. Next, although not directly related to Biology, was a glimpse of the work on the Land Redistribution Plan. The visit was terminated by a brief look at the Annual Mum Show. It had been a most prohtable and enjoyable tour for all. T.F. LIVELY LECTURE On Monday, May 23rd, C. IV. Eliot Qi-Xssociate Professor of Classicsf U.B.C.l, an Ashbury Old Boy, returned to give a lecture on the reconstruction of the Stoa of Attalus, an ancient Greek building. There was a good attendance for this interesting talk. Coloured slides taken by Professor Eliot during all stages of the reconstruction made the lecture very lively and informative and provided a true picture of the buildings of ancient Greece. After the talk, Professor Eliot answered questions on his experiences since leaving Ashbury, and set a worthwhile path for all budding archaeologists to follow in life. j.R.

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I8 THE ASHBURIAN SIXTH FORM SOCIETY This year a Sixth Form Society was organized to present a variety of speakers to the members of Grades XII and XIII. Meetings were held in the Dining Room. D On October 23rd, Mr. Geoffrey Pearson, the Prime Ministers son, from the U.N. Division of the Department of External Affairs addressed a group of students. Mr. Pearson gave a short talk on the United Nations and there was an informal discussion afterwards when refresh- ments were served. On December 4-th, Mr. Robert Thompson, national leader of the Social Credit Party, gave a talk on the aims of his party. His talk included an account of some of his experiences in East Africa. The group questioned him about his partyis policies and its plan in national government. On April 14th, Mr. Reid Scott, New Democratic Member of Par- liament for the Danforth constituency in Toronto, outlined his party's goals and policies. After an informative presentation of the NDP policy, Nlr. Scott replied to several questions from the students. Although the number of speakers was limited this year, there are vigorous plans for next year. VISIT TO PARLIAMENT The Senior History Class CUpper VID accompanied Mr. E. L. R. Williamson to Parliament in the course of its study of Canadian His- tory and Government. There it attended the Budget Debate, sitting in the Leader of the Opposition's Gallery as guests of the Rt. Hon. john G. Diefenbaker. At the conclusion of the sitting of the House, the group accepted Mr. Diefenbakers kind invitation to tea in the Parliamentary Restaurant on the sixth floor, after which Mr. IVilliamson took the students on a tour of the building, showing them the portraits of Canadian and British Prime Ministers, and explaining the historical significance of the various features of the construction of the buildings and their ornamentation. E.L.R.IV. VISIT TO GEOGRAPHIC SURVEY In February, the Middle and Senior Geography Forms paid a visit to the Cartographic Division of the Department of A iill lines and Technical Surveys. Under the guidance of Mr. Anderson and Mr. Vlfilliamson and Officers of the Department, the students were introduced to the

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yi THE .f1SIlBURlf1N IJISTINGUISI-IED VISITUR Un XYednesdav, the 2-lth of February, Ashbury was honoured by a visit from Robert Thompson, leader of the Social Credit Party. The principal purpose of his visit was to present to Ashbury a gift from Emperor Haile Selassie of Iithiopia, grandfather of Prince Michael Xlakonnen, and great grandfather of .Xlichael and .lohannes Nlengesha, all students here at Ashbury. The gift was a magnificent leopard skin, specifically for the purpose of glamorizing our Cadet Band's Bass Drum- mer. QA quick glance at previous years will reveal that in this respect our drummer has been practically nude - not even a leopard skin collarlj Mr. Thompson's role stemmed from his recent visit to the far off .-'ifrica in the guise of a one-man, peace-seeking mission. His trip in- volved visiting the Lion of judah . Before going he asked Mr. Perry what would be an appropriate item to bring back. ln a brief speech Klr. Thompson warned of the dangers of appease- ment in Viet Nam, the Congo, and even the United Nations itself. He spoke generally about Africa, and specifically about world problems. All dangerous international situations in this increasingly perilous world were due to the Communists dishonouring their diplomatic Word , and to find fault with XX'ashington in times like these would be to join idealogical hands with the enemy . Coming closer to home, he theorized on the possible motives behind the extremists who plotted to blow up the Statue of Liberty, the XYashington Nlonument and the Liberty Bell. He asked Capropos of Nlichelle Duclos who was employed in Algeria after the revolutionary F.L.N. had taken overl if it could have been that she was training in sabotage with the intent of working towards a revolution in Canada . Though some of us might forget a few of the intricacies of Mr. Thompson's speech, we will none of us forget the sight of John Read fthe Bass Drummerl resplendant in his spotted waistcoat. -l -1 Lady Runcorn, Chairwoman of XYomen Speakers for the Common- wealth attended Chapel on November 29th, prior to a Luncheon and Speaking engagement at the Royal Ottawa Golf Club.