Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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ASHBURY COLLEGE LADIES' GUILD PRESIDENT'S REPORT During the 1971-72 school year the Ashbury College Ladies' Guild spon- sored numerous interesting activities. This report outlines our many events and achievements. In the early fall our Annual Clothing Sale was held under the able direc- ijoncpf Mrs. G. F. Henderson. We realized a profit of 5511.80 for our Project un . In late September our Honorary President. Mrs. W. A. Joyce. with the help of the Ladies' Guild executive. had a coffee party for the new mothers at Ashbury House. It was well attended and enjoyed by all and provided an excellent opportunity to meet and welcome the new mothers. This promises to be an annual event. Mrs. T. L. Bates convened the Raffle. Prizes were donated by Mr. 81 Mrs. G. K. Ellacott. Mr. 81 Mrs. M. E. Grant. Mr. 8: Mrs. R. M. Hodgins. and Mr. 81 Mrs. R. Ross. The draw was held at the Old Boy's Dance in November. With the co- operation of the Masters. the aid of the senior school boys and the outstanding salesmanship of the junior school boys. this was a very successful venture, profits amounting to 880350. Our Fall Meeting and Luncheon was held on Wednesdayf. November 3. At this meeting. Mr. Joyce presented the Ladies' Guild with a cheque for S242.07. the proceeds of the book sale organized by Mr. Joyce and the staff. Mr. Hugh Robertson spoke to us on the Ashbury College Canadian Studies Programme. Following his address the Guild presented him with a cheque for S1.200.00 to further this project. A cheque for 3500.00 was presented to Mr. Sherwood for the Junior School. Under the convenorship of Mrs. L. M. Johnston. a number of Pyramid Luncheons was held with proceeds amounting to S162.00. The sale of Hasti Notes was directed by Mrs. D. J. Heaton and 52 packages were sold this year. Our Annual Meeting and Luncheon was held on Friday. March 3. and was once again well attended. Membership stands at 145 paid-up members. Mr. Joyce was presented with a cheque for 3500.00 to purchase much-needed equipment for the Physics laboratory. The luncheons for both meetings were provided as a courtesy of the school with the aid of Mrs. W. A. Joyce and the wives of the teaching staff. Six cottas were purchased for the choir and 350.00 was provided for their annual outing. At school closing in June. the presentation of the 850.00 Merit Prizes was made by the Ladies' Guild. These are annual awards to the student in each year, grades 9-13 inclusive. who has shown the best all-round effort. My executive consisted of:- Honorary President - Mrs W. A. Joyce Past President -Mrs G. F. Henderson Vice President - Mrs T. L. Bates Secretary - Mrs. W. A. Scott Treasurer - Mrs R. D. Bovd Assistant Treasurer - Mrs G. K. Ellacott Members - Mrs D. J. Heaton -Mrs L. M. Johnston - Mrs P. H. Davies - Mrs D. D. Hogarth J - Mrs F. W' Buser - Mrs H. P. W'right - Mrs R. M. Hodgins 23

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Chapel Events Installation of Prefects Installation of Servers Guest Preacher - Former Chaplain. the Reverend William Belford. A few Old Boys attended. Founders' Service - Guest Preacher, the Reverend David Thomson. Guest Choir, the Choir of All Saints, Sandy Hill. Members of the Woollcombe family were present. Baptism of son of Stuart Chandler. Marriage of John Rogan to Sandra Booth. Marriage of Peter Vineberg to Margaret Dupuis. Chancel Drama in Advent. Two Christmas Carol Services. Confirmation - 16 Confirmed. Bishop William Robinson officiated. Taped musical service arranged by Tony Seay and others. Remembrance Day Service. Closing Day Service. Guest Officiants - The Reverend E. K. Lackey, The Reverend Philip Rowswell, The Reverend Canon William Wright, The Reverend Gordon Light. Service in the Quad with Sir Robert Borden High School Band. Services with Guitar Group. Services with Elmwood Choir. Guest Choir - The Choir of the Viscount Montgomery Public School, Hamilton. As you see we had a busy year, but not all the action was in the Chapel: the involvement of Ashbury in the blitz for Pakistani Relief was magnificent, the Grub Day to raise money for Third World Development was something else. ln fact the whole enterprise of reaching out to help others took on a new dirgiension this year. Money-wise this is what happened. o Pakistani Relief from Chapel Collections - 325.00 To Pakistani Relief from Elmwood--Ashbury - 5511100.00 To Pollution Probe from Chapel Collections - 325.00 To St. Michael's Mission from Chapel Collections - 3100.00 To United Appeal from Chapel Collections - 5550.00 To Pakistani Relief from Chapel Collections - 5350.00 To Christmas Exchange from carol singing, canned goods, and going without Christmas Dinner - 3425.00 To Bishop for local charity from Chapel Collections - 3100.00 To Third World Development from Grub Day and student gifts. - 35200.00 The student body did a tremendous job: 1 will long remember the morning 1 walked into the School about 8.00 a.m. and was handed nearly 350.00 which had been gathered up that morning for the Development Fund. Thank you. E.E.G. 22

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The executive has made my term as president a pleasure and through diligence in their respective responsibilities each project has met with success. I wish to thank sincerely every member. I also wish to express my apprecia- tion to Mr. Joyce, Mr. Sherwood and the teaching staff for their assistance and cooperation. The help of the oflice staff is gratefully acknowledged. May I extend to our new president, Mrs. Bates, and the new executive, my best wishes for a happy and successful year. Respectfully submitted, Babs Harcourt Mrs. D. G. Harcourt President Ashbury College Ladies' Guild THE SOUTHAM LIBRARY IMPRESSIONS Books, magazines on the floor, Look out lads, this is war! Librarian's role, to lend an ear, 5'What's all this, whom do you fear? '6Miss, where can I find something on Rome? Seems to me I'd rather go home! '6Use the index , comes the cry It will serve you by and by . Legs outstretched on table tops, 6'Can I play you all some Pops? All your books are overdue, How can I ever get to you? Posters, notes, lists and orders, Let's give the posters to the boarders! Building plans are everywhere What's this, Miss, explain that square! Danger lurks, do not doubt it, g'Tools of War is Juniors' favourite. What do you know of the isosceles? Put me out of my misery, please! Words are Important , that's for sure, 6'Help me Miss, just once more! Is it stationery? I need a book, Do you have a pencil, may I have a look? s'Sorry, Stamp Club is on Tuesday G'You must look at my trades today! Chess, yes, and Monopoly but, don't play Poker in the Library! 'SSorry, Library closed for meeting, Governors will ,discuss the heating. M.L. 24