Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1934-1935 SCOUT NEWS .5'ummer Term, 193-l. During the line weather the Scouts met either on the Mountain or on the School playground. When it rained we held our meetings at Troop Leader Barott, and Patrol Leaders Barclay, P. Little, and Lewis passed in their Sphinx Training course just hefore Easter. In May a few of our Scouts acted as ushers at the Montreal Repertory Thea.tre's play, The Inspector General , at the Victoria Hall. A number of Selwyn House Scouts marched in the Queen's Birthday Parade on May 26th. On May 30th the whole of the Troop ushered at the Boy Scouts' Annual Spring Display at the Percival Molson Stadium. The Troop had its annual half-holiday on the Mountain on June 12th, when we had an exciting paper chase. and took our tea on the Cricket ground. .1'wfzrd.ff0r 1933e3-l: The Philip Mackenzie Cup, Inter-Patrol Competition: - .-Xwakus rox 19336-l. f Buffalo Patrol: Patrol Leader YY. Barclay. Cup for the best all-round lst Class Scout: P. Barott. Cup for the best all-round Ind Class Scout: XY. Barclay. I17i77ft'7' Term. The Troop began its activities with meetings held on the Mountain. For the first month there were six patrols, as during the previous year. The newly appointed Troop Leader was YY. Barclay, and the Patrol Leaders were D. Lewis, C.T. Johnson, P. Mackenzie, H. Patch, J. Hodge, and E. Chambers. Membership increased to a total of 52, including Scouts and Recruits, necessitating a reorganization. It was decided to divide the Troop into halves, each half consisting of four patrols. Boys from the 3rd Form and higher Forms went into the 'A Yellow half, and boys below the 3rd entered the Blacks U. Experienced Scouts were appointed as Leaders for the Black half. Each half was to meet once a week. The new plan proved a success. Sroulnzzzrter - Mr. S. GREENLEES. Troop Leader - W. BARCLAY. HSELLOVV Half Palrols Patrol Leader: Sefozzdx. Liox C.T. Johnson M. LITTLE Fox P. TNIACKENZIE .-X. RANDLES VVOLF H. PATCH R. LINDSAY BUFFALO HODGE H. BIACKENZIE BLACK Half Patrolx. Palrof Leadenv. COUGA11 D. Lewis EAGLE E. Chambers OWL K. Porter BEAVER G. Winters l9l

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SIELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE With the advent of cold weather the Troop transferred its meetings to Scout H.Q. The Patrol Leaders attended Part I of the Sphinx Course, the following boys successfully passing the course: C.T. Johnson, P. Mackenzie and Hodge. As Christmas approached and the Hall at Scout was utilized for the annual Toy Shop, the Troop met at Kildonan Hall, Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul. This privilege was much appreciated. A voluntary subscription was taken up in the Troop, the proceeds being used to purchase Christmas hampers for unfortunate families. Gifts of out-grown toys from the Troop accompanied the hampers. After the Christmas holidays the Troop commenced the Hockey season, the Yellows and Blacks playing on alternate weeks. The Yellows at each Hockey meeting organized two teams with substitute players. A game was played with St. George's Troop, which we lost, l-4. The Blacks played a schedule of Inter-patrol games. At the end of the season the Owls and Beavers were deadlocked in a tie for first place. A play-off game resulted on March llth, which the Owls won after stubborn resistance on the part of the Beavers. The Fagles took third place, with the Cougars fourth. On Friday evening February 22nd, the T.L., P.Ls, and Scoutmaster attended the annual P.I.s. Banquet at the YYindsor Hotel, thoroughly enjoying the entertainment and excellent speeches. Farly in March the Troop had its annual ski week-end at Ste. Marguerite. On Saturday the 2nd, after a hearty lunch at the Alpine Inn, the Troop skied to Mr. Arthur Purvis's house. There a closely contested slalom competition was run, the course being laid out on the hill in front of the house. K. Porter and T. Johnson won silver and bronze medals respectively for first and second places among the senior Scouts, M. Little and J. Lindsay winning similar awards among the juniors. After the slalom the Troop much enjoyed the refreshments provided by the generous hospitality or Mr. and Mrs. Purvis, to whom go our warmest thanks. At the Inn that evening the Troop played a series of rousing games, every one putting forth his utmost effort to win for his team. .After an heroic struggle the team captained by T. Johnson emerged victorious. A sound sleep followed, and the Troop rose re- freshed the next morning and ready for another active day. After breakfast we ski-jored to the Chalet Cochand where we watched a skiing exhibition on a nearby hill. The Troop then ski-jored back to the .Alpine Inn in time for lunch. That afternoon the Troop split up into small groups which sallied forth over the various ski trails near the Inn. At the end of the afternoon we gathered together at the Inn, to recount the day's experiences and consume an earnestly desired supper. Finally at nightfall the Troop drove to the Station in sleighs, and entrained for the railway journey home. The Troop photograph was taken at Headquarters on March 6th. The whole Troop continues the year's activities with keen anticipation of the arrival of the Chief Scout, Lord Baden-Powell, who will visit Montreal in May. S. G. ll0l