Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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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

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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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We are indebted to Mr. SI Mrs. John Cliflord for their presentation of Stephen's library of books to Ashbury. and extend our sincere thanks to them. This wide variety of books will remain a lasting memorial to a fine young man. Our warmest thanks and appreciation are extended to those who have been kind enough to donate books to the library. Mr. W. J. R. W'ilson and Cdr. C. H. Little are two supporters whose regular donations have done much to increase the volume of books on the shelves. and we especially thank them for their continued interest. The librarians have done a great job this year. working hard to keep the library tidy. an awesome task sometimes. I really have appreciated their help, and cheerful, willing attitude to their duties in the library. Thank you. boys! Mary Loftus. Donations have been received from the following: Mrs. M. Baker Mr. and Mrs. John Clifford Mrs. D. F. Downing The Danish Embassy W. F. Hadley, Esq. The Hon. P. Hellyer Jonathan Heaton Dr. G. Hooper Lansing Lamont, Esq. Cdr. C. H. Little J. C. MacLaurin, Esq. Fraser lVlacNicol Jacques Major Mrs. D. Polk Mrs. P. Schoeler Michael Torontow B. Wallin, Esq. Guy Warwick W. J. R. Wilson, Esq. Charles Zwirewich LIBRARIANS Senior Junior Cahn Pimm II. Hogarth MacDonald Paterson I Cuzner McTaggart Warwick Reid Torontow Bleackley Flynn I Towe Coyne Major Campbell Brookes CADETS The Cadets took part in the Military Tattoo at the Civic Centre in com- memoration of the 100th anniversary of the Governor-General's Foot Guards. This was the only theatrical skit in the pageant, depicting the war in the trenches 11914-19181 and the humour of the times. This demonstration was repeated at the Annual Ceremonial Inspection, at which the Inspecting Officer was Colonel Strome Galloway, E.D., C.D. After the inspection the following awards were presented: Most Conscientious N.C.O.: Cfsgt. W. A. MacEwen Best Bandsman: LfCpl. P. A. S. Johnston Best Platoon: No. 2- CfLt. Wf. W. Stratton Best Officer: Cf Capt. D. J. Morrison C.O.'s Award: C!Maj. J. K. Beqaj J .H.H. 25