Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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SCHOOL MAGAZINE OF SPQLWYN HOUSE SCHOOL feet away from the salt lick, I heard the sound of many feet tramping through the bushes in the distance. Then I heard the baying of hounds. I began to run away from the approaching sound as fast as I could. I knew from the baying of the hounds that they were on my scent. So, I began to run and jump up the rockiest and steepest slopes I could find, knowing that it was easier for me, and more difflicult for the hunters and hounds. I led them up and up for a long while not feeling the least bit tired or out of breath and leaving the hunters farther behind, as I climbed. Finally, I came to a smooth grassy plateau where I knew they could gain on me easily. As quickly as possible, I crossed the plateau and came to an exceedingly sheer cliff, that dropped about one hundred feet. Every ten yards or so down, there were little shelves of rock which -iutted out not more than a foot or so. I stopped at the edge to regain my breath, for running on Hat ground has been very tiring for me. I gauged my distance, then jumped down, down for perhaps thirty feet, I then swerved to the side so as to stop upon one of the shelves for a second. I barely touched it, then shot down again. I got into a position so as not to injure myself, then with a last leap I landed at the bottom of the Canyon. I landed lightly, for even with all my white wool, I weigh very little. Looking up, I saw live hounds leap over the edge of the clil'I', and my ear caught the sound of angry men's voices. I didn't wait to see the hounds shattered to pieces, but turned and ran along the canyon to Find a gentler slope to mount and rest upon. Perhaps this was a dreadful thing to have done, but I felt that it was a just revenge for the many rams of my herd which had been killed, for their antlersl IDON.-'ILD Moiziw, II-A. -I DISTRACTIONS This term we keep all windows open wide, Getting the same air outside as inside, VVe study to learnumore than Father knew, But can't miss all that goes on outside too. I do like Historyf-specially the dates-- Clay maps, and products of United States- But when I'm reading out my notes so neat The peanut cart comes whistling down the street! Latin is fine, and sometimes English Grammar, Irregular French verbs, if you don't stammer, But who can say what participles are While watching two stout ladies dodge acar? I'm reading Out my essaygsomething swell Perhaps I dozfl read out so awful well, But just when Sir says Please, read that again, Young Stanley squirrups, Sirl a NAIRE- OPLANEV' Algebra, too, it's dandy, x and y- :Xml finding, by factors, how to Ifffl But can you be quite sure your answer's right f XYhen, in the yard, three cats begin to light? lYell,I'm kept ing there's no way out of that, l've got to learn it, up on the top flat. And, just when I'm dead sure I know it all, Miss I'idgar's girls start playing basket-ball. Oh, dear! what can you do? VVell, Daddy pays, I may have to pay too, one of these days. Still, if not !l!wdvY.f quiet, like a mouse, VVe do learn .f0l71t'flli7Ig at old Selwyn Housel

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FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1928 - 1929 CONGRATULATIONS It is with great pleasure that we offer our congratulations to Henri G. Lafleur, C LaHie, as we know him besti on being awarded a Rhodes Scholarship. After leaving the school he went to Lower Canada College and thence to McGill, where he has taken first class honours in English and History and also has been active in student affairs, particularly in undergraduate theatricals and the Scarlet Key Society. F740 VALE It is with the greatest regret that at the end of this term we must say Good-bye to Mr. Macaulay, who then hands the School over to Mr. Wanstall. Mr. Macaulay has been Headmaster since 1912, and it would be hard to estimate, at its true worth, all the hard work he has done, and his inHuence upon the hundreds of boys who have passed through his hands. His many friends know his passion for modesty, so in deference to this trait in his character we will content ourselves by saying that it would be almost impossible to have had a better Headmaster. We wish him many happy years of retirement in the Country, and a steady reduction in his golf handicap as the years roll onl EDUCATION The real object of education is to give children resources that will endure as long as life endures.-Sidnm' Smillz. What is really wanted is to light up the spirit that is within the boy. In some sense and in some effectual degree, there is in every boy the material of good work in the world, in every boy, not only in those who are brilliant, not only in those who are quick, but in those who are stolid, and even in those who are dull.-Gfzzffstone. THE SCHOOL MOTTO IS VERITAS S urely, the poets and the prophets say, E vents, truth-lit, true shadows cast before. L ife's footsteps echo down the covered way W hich each must tread toward his destined door. Y outh's forecast often Hatterse-wealth in store, N ativity smiled on by Heaven's wheel, H ealth, skill, swift grasp of ancient lore- O nly one threat so fair a hope may feel. U nfruitful all the pleasing shoots congeal, S apped of their life, if truth be not their sun. E ach cunning project failing without ruth, S orrow ensuing still where promised weal, C hill gloom shrouds falsehood in hot pride begun, H igh glory gilds the life whose light is TRUTH. C.T.A. A CHASE I had never had a real adventure but had often heard my elders speak of human beings from whom it was hard to escape. VVhen I was about six months old, I had dreams of being hunted, of running for miles without stopping, of outrunning the hunter, and wearing him out. When I was fifteen years old, in the prime of my life, my antlers were very beautiful, spreading gracefully in hori- zontal sweeps. My head would have been a prize for any hunter! Who am I? you ask. VVell, I am a big mountain ram, and my name is Bros. I was born shortly before an epidemic came upon our herd, and one can still see the dark marks which any illness always leaves, on my antlers. One sunny day as I was browsing on some sweet spruce twigs, about twenty

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FOR THE SCHOOL YE.-XR 1024 - 1919 SCOUTING CHRISTMAS TERM41928 The Hrst troop meeting was held on Friday, September 1-1, and there was a splendid turnout of the old scouts and many promising recruits. The following leaders were appointed: Troop Leader, S. Crowther. Patrol Leader, 1Volves: L. Johnson, Second, P. Chevalier, Patrol Leader, Lions: E. Webster, Second, D. Bourneg Patrol Leader, Foxes: E. Jones, Second Turping Patrol Leader, Hyenas: W. Brainerd, Second, D. Lantier. The troop was then arranged and the recruits distributed among the junior patrols. The total number enrolled was 35 and throughout the year these boys have attended meetings regularly and have worked hard, except for the inevitable few whose slackness and indifference have caused them to be dropped by the wayside. Their departure, however, has by no means affected the progress of the troop. In fact it is quite safe to state that it has raised the standard of efficiency and enabled us to make this year's work outstanding in the history of the troop. On Tuesday and Friday for the duration of the term the troop played Rugby on the Mount Royal cricket field. Scout games were sometimes played in order to vary the programme and when the weather was not suitable scout games were played indoors, points being awarded to the winners. On the Friday before Thanksgiving the annual paper chase was held on the mountain,- Mr. YYanstall kindly permitting the Scouts to have a half-holiday for the occasion. The day was clear and cold and all the hares got away to a good start. The first pair of hares, Crowther and 5 Leslie I, being followed by Johnson and his hounds, while the other pair. D. Bourne and Campbell, were chased by Jones' pack. .-Xfter an excellent run of an hour's duration both parties returned to camp to find the hares safely home and camp tire lighted. An excellent feed was then partaken of and when all paper and refuse had been carefully gathered and burned and the fire safely extinguished, Mr. Mciiitty addressed the troop and announced the following promotions for exceptional ability in Scout leadership: S. Crowther from Troop Leader to Assistant Scoutmasterg L. Johnson from Senior Patrol Leader to Troop Leader, E. Webster from Patrol Leader, Lions to Senior Patrol Leader. A few weeks before Christmas the Montreal Boy Scout Toy Repair Shop was opened and our scouts contributed many of their old toys. Nearly all the scouts in the troop also worked industriously in the workshop. In fact, so great an eHort did they put forth that the -llst led all other troops in the city for hours of work spent in the shop. Our grand total was 25-1 hours,leading the next troop by 60 hours. For their Christmas Good Turn each patrol made up an excellent hamper containing a Christmas dinner and delivered it to a poor family in need of help and encouragement. Each Scout was also required to perform a really Good Turn during the Christmas Holidays and some excellent ones were reported. EASTER TERM-1929 This term the Scouts 'looked forward to a time for badgework, and the number who