Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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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

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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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Perhaps because of a less rigid attitude, the Library has become more pop- ular. More people are finding their way there and certainly much greater use is being made of the books. and the variety of magazines must surely satisfy most tastes! Mention should be made of the successful stamp club held in the Library each Thursday throughout the Fall and Winter terms. A tremendous enthu- siasm was evident. and more than one onlooker became an avid collector long before the Spring term and the better weather saw other activities replace this indoor attraction. The Junior School newspaper found the Library tables useful when finally putting the paper together, and this was done in a very business-like fashion, with an efficiency which did them credit. A large stock of magazines has accumulated, and these, mostly, are reserved for those wishing to cut out for various projects - very popular with Junior School! Once again many fine donations have been received, and we extend our thanks to all those listed below. Mr. W. J. R. Wilson deserves special mention and thanks for his continued support with regular monthly donations of books. An organization of Old Boys and Friends of Ashbury College in the United States contributed funds to the Library, and a set of Colliers Student Encyclo- paedia was purchased as a lasting reminder of a very generous gift. We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude and thanks to the members. The librarians have worked willingly and well throughout the year, and I extend my grateful thanks to them all. Mary Loftus Librarian. Donations to the Library have been received from the following:- Montague Anderson, Esq. Ashbury College Fund Inc. f0ld Boys and Friends in the U.S.A.j Adrian Brookes Mrs. P. H. Davies Hugh Heaton J. G. M. Hooper, Esq. H. M. Jaquays. Esq. W. A. Joyce, Esq. Cdr. C. H. Little W. C. E. Loftus, Esq. Shawn McNulty Mrs. W. A. Plummer Mrs. Charles Southgate Scott Stilborn Mrs. F. R. Thurston Peter Thurston Michael Torontow Mr. SI Mrs. C. J. Tottenham Philippe Wiener W. J. R. Yvilson. Es B. Wallin, Esq. SENIOR LIBRARIANS Sehwarzmann Cahn Pearce Pardo Rimsa JUNIOR LIBRARIANS Pelcig Wiener Harrower Pimm II Assaly I Wilson III Anfgsgie Robertson Teron Stilborn Kemper 17 'I