Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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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

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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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PUBLIC SPEAKING 6'This I believe . . . was the 1971 theme of the Optimist International Oratorical Contest. Ashbury entered Hugh Christie, Robert Pimm and Mat- thew Bowlinson in the local contest sponsored by the Ottawa Optimist Club. Each of the boys did exceedingly well with Matthew winning the second place trophy. The 1972 theme is Our Challenge - Involvement . Ashbury might well consider involvement in public speaking contests as a challenge for next year. The Optimist sponsored venture starts with local district com- petitions and ends with North American finals. David Heaney and Stephen Stirling entered the Ottawa district public speaking contest sponsored by the Ontario Public School Trustee Association and the Ontario Hydro. In the prepared speech section David came second and in the impromptu section Stephen came first. Stephen went on to win the zone final. In Toronto at the Ontario finals he competed with high school students from all over the province. Hydro arranged a tour at Niagara Falls and a banquet at Toronto's King Edward Hotel for all contestants. It was an enjoyable and worthwhile effort. In the School itself we had one of our best Public Speaking contests ever. In the Senior competition Jeffrey Graham won the Gary Horning Memorial Prize over Brian Boyd, Norman Clubb and Sean Power. Intermediate con- testants were Hugh Christie, Stuart Jelenick, Nicholas Polk, Matthew Rowlinson and Stephen Tanos. Matthew emerged as winner of the Ross McMaster Prize. Judges Leslie Barnes, James Barnett and John Charnell were very impressed by the high standards exhibited by all participants. The senior contestants mainly focused on life at Ashbury for their speeches. A good deal of sensitive awareness and mature judgement was shown in the constructive criticism they offered. Jeff Graham brought the assembly to its feet in thunderous applause. Nothing could have better demonstrated the power of the orator and the validity of stressing public speaking in Ashbury. E.E.G. THE THEATRE The School in large and small numbers made a total of twelve trips to the theatre, eleven of those to the National Arts Centre. The musical, Half a Sixpence , staged at Lasalle Academy by The Ottawa Little Theatre, was atended by a small group in the latter half of the Winter term. A light musical comedy which enjoyed some success on Broadway, Half a Sixpence amused and entertained those who went. A larger group was organized to attend The Ottawa Little Theatre's production of Noel C0ward's Hay Fever presented in the Theatre of the NAC. Both the lyrics and action of this forty year old comedy delighted the youthful but not undemanding audience of Ashbury students. This particular production served to raise funds for the Ottawa Little Theatre, which was experiencing financial difficulties as the result of the destruction by fire of its long-time stamping grounds on King Edward Avenue. 18