Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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THE ASHBURIAN If RIFLE CLUB Early in the school year, the Rifie Club was formed, under the supervision of Mr. De Corcuera. Regular members were: Dollin CPresidentD, Ellis, Laidler, Yaxley, De Dardel, Rothwell and Mac- donald. In addition the club attracted a number of part-time marks- men at various times. Once the rifles had been sighted in, many hours were spent on Thursdays in the rifie range under the gym. i A highlight of the Easter Term was the match against the Masters. Each side fielded a, team of seven. The Masters were defeated by a comfortable margin of -I-7 points, the Club Team scoring 1217 out of a possible 1400. Top scorer of the afternoon, however, was Mr. Joyce. Towards the end of the Easter Term, the Boarders took on Connaught House, but Connaught was victorious. On the second last weekend in May, a final match was held at the Rothwell Range to find the best marksman in the Club. Around sixty targets were Hred at, over ranges of 25, 30, and 100 yards. First, second, and third places went respectively to Dollin, Laidler and Yaxley. The Rifie Club thanks Mr. De Corcuera for his careful supervision during all shooting, and for his encouragements which helped us to make it a very enjoyable year of targetry. G. ROTHXN'ELI, FOLK CLUB XVednesday and Thursday afternoons, a few guitar pickers like Atcheson, Cook and Mr. Alexander would gather in Room D to pick songs, discuss folk music, and even attempt to sing. Listeners and other enthusiasts would come and go. A comedy concert was given at Christmas which was more fun than demonstration of any particular skill. But Alexander's Ragged- Time Bandl' was challenged by an offspring of the Folk Club, The Ashbury Tea Party and Experimental jug Band Gian, Petersons I and II, Barrios, Tyas and Turtonb to a public competition at the end of the Winter Term. The Tea Party and jug Band entertained at Elmwood on February 24, their music was apparently well appreciated. Unfor- tunately, the loss of their drummer broke up the group. The Folk Club, meanwhile, with the addition of some pretty enthusiasts from Elmwood, practised for their own concert, which was eventually held the night of the Sports Dinner in Argyle. And was enjoyed. PA..-X.

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14 THE ASHBURIAN BOXING CLUB '68 The newly formed boxing club, coached by Mr. Byford, enjoyed an exciting year. The club met on Tuesday nights from five to six o'clock. The meeting usually involved fifteen minutes of drill, followed by three quarters of an hour of sparring. Despite a few fat lips, I'm sure everyone really enjoyed the boxing, and we are all looking forward to a bigger and better club next year. The members were: Charlie fthe Kidj Perlman, Steve fthe Bearj Budovitch, Deadly Dave Durrett, Murray Lee, Fred fthe Killerj Blaumann, Charlie fthe Rockj Barnes, Paul Hamilton fMr. I-Iardj, and Doug fthe Proj Vingoe. D. VINGOE IVEIGHT TRAINING CLUB The Club at first was very small, because the idea of hard work did not appeal to many. However, within two weeks, our membership of iron men increased to nearly forty. This unfortunately was too many and had to be cut down. In only a few months many of the lighter boys gained eight to ten pounds, while the heavier boys lost about the same. There is no doubt that this activity should be continued. It is invaluable for building strength, flexibility, and confidence. It also helps the power of mental concentration. I enjoyed introducing this new activity and I appreciated the enthusiasm displayed by the students. j.L.G. RIDING CLUB The riding academy in Ashbury had a good start from the 19th of September. Last year, only Seniors were allowed to participate, but this year juniors were permitted to ride on Saturday afternoons, and Seniors in the mornings. In sixteen Saturdays, two hundred and twenty- one juniors rode, and in ten Saturdays, Hfty-four Seniors. Riding was carried on throughout fall and earQy spring. They rode in sunshine, rainstorms, sleet, and heavy snow falls. The gentle- man's sport had to be learnt the hard way, by the juniors especially. One cannot recall one Saturday not having at least one, and sometimes as many as three riders, dismounting his horse without his consent. Riding should have a good future in the years to come because it occupies enjovably one of the days in a Boarder's weekend. P F

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I6 THE ASHBURIAN THE TURKISH CLUB This year Ashbury introduced at least a score of extra-curricular activities. Among the more exotic of these was the Turkish Club. It was the brainchild of Hr. Somerville, the Senior French Master. During the war, Mr. Somerville spent some time in the Middle East, especially in Turkey. Finding it akin to French, he soon picked up the Turkish language. XYhen the masters were pressed into forming different societies, Nlr. Somerville initiated the first Turkish Club Ashbury has known. The club was composed of a select few, about five or six. The members attended the weekly rally after classes on Thursday. Club time was devoted to learning Turkish phrases and vocabulary, and even a little grammar. It was not long before the members of the brotherhood greeted each other with a cheerful 'Lhoz geldinezn Cpro- nounced hosh geldeenezj. The class also learned a bit about the customs and daily life of the Turks. For example, it was soon discovered that the Turkish people are very civilized. The Turkish male escapes from his wife for a few hours by having tea at the local teahouse Qwhere women are forbidden, of courseb, followed up with a few drags on the hookah. In all, there were about six or seven meetings during the lVinter Term. The Hnal meeting was spent listening to recorded Turkish folk-songs and dances. lYith Mr. Somerville's unique guidance, the class graduated with flying colours. R. HALUPKA