Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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ASHBURY COLLEGE LADIES' GUILD PRESIDENT'S REPORT It is a privilege for one to outline for you the activities and achievements of the Ladies' Guild for 1970f71. From the Treasurer's Report we have learned that financially it has been a very successful year. A large percentage of Mothers are paid up members and the receipts from our two major projects, the Clothing Sale and the Pyramid Luncheons, are in excess of One Thousand dollars fS1.000J. We were the recipients of some generous donations for which we are sincerely grateful. Seventy-eight packages of Hasti-Notes were sold, a large percentage being purchased by out-of-town Mothers. The usual two meetings were held. Mr. Joyce and Mr. Sherwood addressed our Fall Meeting, and at the Spring Meeting Mr. Byford and Mr. Beedell spoke to us on the Science Programme at Ashbury. Both Meetings were well attended with some eighty members present at each meeting. Following the meetings luncheon was served, courtesy of the College. At the June Closing, the Guild donated Book Prizes in the amount of Nineteen dollars and ten cents fS19.10J, and Merit Prizes of Fifty dollars 135501 each for Grades 9 to 13 inclusive. The latter prizes, which replace the Bursary formerly given, are awarded on the basis of all-round effort and have been most enthusiastically received by both Students and Staff. Six cottas and a red cassock were purchased for the Choir and Mr. Thomson was given Fifty dollars fS50J to take the Choir on an Outing. The Christmas Carol Service is surely one of the highlights of the school year and the Guild was honoured as your President was asked to take part in it. At the Fall Meeting, the members voted to cash a Bond for Five Hundred dollars fS500J when it matured in January and to use the money to redecorate and furnish the Infirmary Sitting Room. The room doubles as a sitting room where Parents may meet privately with their sonfsj when visiting them at School. The work was completed in time for the Spring Meeting and the members were delighted with the results. The Infirmary itself was brightened with new bedspreads and curtains and new furniture was purchased for the Prefects' Common Room. The television set in the Junior Common Room was repaired and games were purchased for the Junior boarders. The Junior boys having the tidiest room were taken to a movie at our expense. At the request of Mr. Joyce that we discontinue our support in furnishing the Common Rooms. because of wilful damage to newly purchased furniture and the added responsibility it places on the Boys and the Staff. the members at the Spring Meeting voted to abolish the Common Rooms' Fund and to establish in its place the Project Fund. ln accordance with this. instead of furnishing the Commons Rooms. the Meeting voted to purchase much needed equipment for the Science Department. A cheque for Twelve Hundred dollars fS1,200J was presented to Mr. Joyce to purchase equipment that is required to update the Science Programme. namely. Microscopes and Specimens for the Biology Department. nine Optical Benches and other pieces of electrical equipment for the Physics Department and a Ph Meter for the Chemistry Department. 15

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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

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Lastly the Guild Executive was delighted and thoroughly enjoyed co-oper- ating with the Old Boys' Association at the time of their Reunion in October. My Executive consisted ofz- , Honorary President - Mrs W. A. Joyce Past President - Mrs B. H. Chick Vice-President - Mrs D. G. Harcourt Secretary - Mrs W. A. Scott Treasurer - Mrs T. L. Bates Assistant Treasurer - Mrs E. D. Boyd Ways St Means - Mrs. L. M. Johnston Hasti-Notes - Mrs T. C. Assaly Members - Mrs D. D. Hogarth - Mrs. W. J. Mulock - Mrs. C. Don - Mrs. D. K. ,Stilborn - Mrs. G. K. Ellacott Montreal Representative - Mrs. P. H. Davies In closing I would like you to know how much I have enjoyed being your President for the past year. It has been a pleasure and an honour to serve this fine School. My most sincere thanks to all the Executive for their co- operation and for fulfilling their duties so capably. I would also like to thank Mr. Joyce and Mr. Sherwood who have assisted us in every possible way. Our gratitude is also extended to all the members of the Staff., with special thanks to the Office Staff. My sincere best wishes to my successor, Mrs. Harcourt. and her Executive. I am sure that they will enjoy the same co-operation and enthusiasm that I have experienced. Respectfully submitted, JOAN HENDERSON. Mrs. Gordon F. Henderson, President, Ashbury College Ladies' Guild. THE SOUTHAM LIBRARY The Library has had a good year, perhaps its best so far, with all kinds of activities taking place. It is a far ery from the sepulchral atmosphere of the average public library, but we are fortunate in that our small number permits us to indulge in a freer, less restrained atmosphere than that which is neces- sary when larger groups are involved. Nevertheless, in spite of the relaxed appearance, consideration is given to those desiring quiet and, with few exceptions. it has been possible to revert to subdued tones whenever requested. This highlights tolerance, and a willingness amongst the more exuberant to co-operate with their fellow students. 16