Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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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

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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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SCHOOL INI.MiAZlNli OF Sl-ILWYN HOUSE SCHOOL have attained various badges is quite creditable. A well-balanced programme was laid out so that work should be interspersed with play, and this plan was strictly adhered to through the winter. For the first part of the meeting before the senior scouts were released from classes, the recruits were trained and afterwards in- struction was given by our SM. to boys qualifying for First and Second Class Scout badges. On Friday, january 25, the troop was asked to represent the city at an exhibition of first aid given by the St. John's Ambul- ance Brigade at which Lord and Lady Willingdon were present. This took place at the Mount Royal Hotel and during the course of the afternoon both His Excellency and Lady Willingdon inspected the troop which was, of course, in full uniform. The performance was very instructive and later tea was served. The annual Skiing party to St. Margarets was held on the week-end of March Znd. The trip was financed by Mr. Cowans and Mr. Bell, and we are much indebted to them. The party comprised 22 boys who were in charge of Mr. McYitty and was accom- panied by Mr. YYanstall. Saturday was spent in skiing, ski-joring and sliding, while on Sunday morning the paperchase on skis was held. The first hares, Leslie I. and Campbell, were followed by johnson and his hounds, while Crowthei-'s pack pursued Jones and Brainerd. Leslie I. and Camp- bell led an exceptionally good trail and therefore special mention is due to them. The other hares were not so fortunate, and after a stili' chase of about a mile they were overtaken and caught. It is interesting to note that this is the first time in the history of the troop that the hares have been beaten by the hounds. Sunday afternoon was passed in various ways, the majority ski--ioring to Cauchond's and back. A weary but happy party returned that night to Nlontreal and all vouched that they had had a splendid time. Six weeks before Faster preparations for the Scoutcraft Exhibition were begun and great enthusiasm was shown by all. The object of the exhibition was to show to the people of Montreal just what the Scouts could do and in what manner they do it, therefore the nature of the models desired was to be as scouty as possible, During the weeks preceding the Exhi- bition, which was held on April 4, 5, and 6, entries came in steadily, and soon competition grew amongst the troops, as each one wanted to secure the largest number of entries. The -llst came first with S6 entries, the 69th being a close second with 50. Some excellent models were put in by our troop and 1-I scouts won prizes. The awards were First Prize-Blue Ribbon, Second PrizeMRed Ribbon, Third Prize-Yellow Ribbon, and Honourable Mention-Green Ribbon. The troop won three Blue Ribbons, six Red Ribbons, five Yellow Ribbons and eleven Green Ribbons an aggregate total of 25. The Exhibition was undoubtedly a great success. SUMMER TERM-1929 The prospects for this final term are very bright and as spring has been earlier than usual this year we expect a great deal ofoutdoor scouting. Signalling and cooking tests will be passed by our S.M. and cricket will probably be the most popular game. judging by appearances, next year's troop will be a good one, and we are certain that they will uphold the good name and high standard of the -llst by united effort. Good luck to them!