Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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.b .. F.7- .1 , 151'-'L L,.' Y' lv' NFA' 'v h. 3 9.31.1 --' Q:1 , . ' : fo 'Vi' Q-M. THE SERVERS Back Row: K. Rimsa. E. W. Cahn, C. N. Teron, S. M. Power. Front Row: J. G. Macdonald, F. Chu. Rev. E. E. Green, W. W. Stratton, G. C. Davies. SERVERS' GUILD This year has been one of the most active for the Ashbury College Servers' Guild. Our duties varied from taking part in pre-service seminars to helping to put up loudspeakers in the Chapel for recordings. This was the first year that a 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist was held every Sunday. A thirty-minute seminar was held before each service during the first two terms. During one service. Mr. Green arranged a re-enactment of the Last Supper for the benefit of the Confirmation Class. On another occasion. during Easter. a large cross was suspended from the ceiling to help us all understand more fully the meaning of Christ's Crucifixion. Each service was conducted with a modern version of the Liturgy. which shortened the service considerably. Evensong was held each Sunday at 7.15 p.m. Lessons were read by the Headmaster and Prefects. We had many interesting speakers during the course of the year. their topics ranging from world affairs to responsibility. Two services were devoted entirely to the recording of Gflesus Christ - Super- star . and there were several folk services. all of which offered a welcome change from the format of the regular services. Two morning services were held every Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday at 8.30 and 8.45. Lessons were read by the Prefects and Monitors. Mr. Green put us in the mood of the day with a prayer and a word of wisdom. The Friday morning services were devoted to the improvement of the student voice and an increased knowledge of hymns. The so-called sing-alongs were directed by Mr. Thomson. who by the end of the year had us all singing several new hymns. 1 would like to take this opportunity personally to thank all those who helped me serve throughout the year. Special thanks to Mrs. Gwynne-Timothy. who arranged the sacred vessels and other furnishings for the services. I sincerely hope that those members of the student body who have helped in the Chapel this year will continue to do so in the future and keep the Ashbury College Servers' Guild well-organized and active. W. W. Stratton 13

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For the Cadet Inspection this year Jim Beqaj was Lieutenant Number 3 platoong Mike Kelly was Band Major and Charles Maclaren was Lieutenant of the Guard of Honour. As the term draws to a close the last gathering of the House will be on June 11th at the Chateau Laurier Hotel for the House Dinner. To show our appreciation for a most rewarding year under the direction of Mr. Inns, one final Woollcombe House cheer: Give me an Iwi Give me an Nfl GENE' Give me an . Give me an S ! What have we got? INNS . bb '99 C. H. Maclaren M. P. Kelly CHAPEL NOTES Because in a small way this year's Chapel life was a little less Chaplain- dominated and a little more student-oriented I have asked students to con- tribute to this year's account of Chapel activities. Sandy Stiles, who headed our Chapel Committee, and Bill Stratton, our Chief Server, each have some- thing to say. And so do I - Thank you, Sandy and Bill, for the excellent way you each efficiently and cheerfully filled the important positions entrusted to you. We had a great Confirmation group this year about which Adrian Haythornthwaite reports. My own comments are mainly by way of expressing gratitude. The Head- master deserves thanks for his support of the Chapel. An example of this support is reflected in the 55610.00 we were able to give away. By making other arrangements for the maintenance of the Chapel. Mr. Joyce has made it possible for every cent of money put on the Chapel collection plate to be used for charitable purposes. As ever Mr. Thomson rightly receives our appreciation for the skilful way he gets the best out of our organ and our choir. The congregational singing was greatly improved by the end of the year and that is a real accomplishment. Prefects, your dependability in the reading of lessons and other duties does not go unnoticed. We thank you as we thank the Servers and Coxnmittee members. There are many individuals who deserve bouquets. For example there is Mrs. Gwynne-Timothy, who took such good care of the Chapel, and Mr. Humphreys, who produced the words for Jesus Christ - Superstar . Would the many persons who worked so hard in the Chapel please accept the thanks of the entire College. The biggest thanks of all is my personal thanks to the students for letting me be Chaplain. I very much treasure your friendship and am grateful that you treat me as a person -- with all the ups and downs involved. I believe that Ashbury College has grown a little as a community of persons who respect each other and I'm glad to be part of it. Here's something to think about: One's friends are that part of the human race with which one can be human -- George Santayana. And don't forget what Jesus said - I call you my friends . E.E.G. 12

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THE CHAPEL COMMITTEE The Chaplain. the Reverend E. E. Green, has this year done much to improve our Sunday services, which have until recently been somewhat routine. He has changed the order of service occasionally and invited interest- ing speakers. who were more often than not short and to the point, affecting us more. Sometimes seven or eight boys participated in the service by reading short dialogues. so furthering our interest and involvement. Towards the end of the last term the recording of Jesus Christ - Superstar was playedg this, 1 feel, was most successful in terms of holding the congregation's attention and I would like to thank the Chaplain for making that possible. Also, Mr. Thomson has added some new hymns, which again has helped the service to become more enjoyable. This year the School has been successful in raising funds for various good causes. Over S600 were given as follows: to Ottawa-Carleton United Appeal 3 50.00 for refugee work in Vietnam 30.00 for flood relief in Pakistan 100.00 to St. lVlichael's Mission, South Africa 200.00 to Ottawa Miles for Millions 80.00 to the Bishop of Ottawa for local charity 100.00 to the Ontario Older Boys' Parliament 50.00 The Chaplain organized a Grub Day for the School. The grubbiest student received a money prizeg the 2556 entrance fees went to the Kwashiorkor Home in South Africa. Mr. Green has always been friendly and helpful, which l'm sure has been much appreciated. My hearty thanks to him. and special thanks to my col- leagues of the Chapel Committee who have assisted me in my position as president. Thanks also to you out there in the congregation for your partici- pation on those Sunday evenings. Best luck to all. A. J. Stiles THE CONFIRMATION The Confirmation Service was held in the Ashbury College Chapel on the 21st of February. 1971. The Chaplain presented 15 of us to Bishop Robinson of the Diocese of Ottawa. There were nine from Ashbury and six from Elrn- wood. Our First Communion involved three successive Sundays in March. We all sincerely thank Mr. Green for preparing and presenting us for the g'Laying on of Hands . J. A. E. Haythornthwaite 14