Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 19-IT-1948 ehating ' r GAMMA mv' E4 c Lua fx . W SELWYN ORATORICAL SOCIETY lGamma Clubl The Selwyn House Oratorical Society has this year a membership of thirteen boys. They are: J. Domville, E. Newcomb, A. Ross. D. Crawford, E. Pollard, D. Hanson, A McKim, T. Rutley. D. Gaherty, H. Stewart, G. Brown, C. Seymour and B. Campbell The following boys were appointed officers of the club: Newcomb. President: Pollard Vice-President: and Campbell, Secretary. Our initial gathering was held at Mr, Speirs' residence. The above otlice-holders were elected, by vote, and we spent a very pleasant evening before inaugurating our regular, semi-monthly scheduled meetings. These gatherings are usually held on Friday evenings at which time a current topic of interest is selected for debate and discussion. Our second meeting was held at the School in the new gym. Our debate was on the much discussed subject, That Newfoundland Should Become the Tenth Province of Canada. After a spirited debate it was decided, by vote, that the aflirmative side had won their ease. Our next meeting was again held in the School and this time our evenings business was in the form of a discussion, our subject being Legends of Canada . lYe heard of Indian Legendsg legends dealing with Eastern and Western Canadag those of New France and also Legends of The North . During the year other meetings have been held at the homes of various members of the Debating Society, at which debates and discussions have been held on such subjects as: That Conformity is the Curse of Civilizationug The ancient history of Palestine and Vl'hether the Jew or the Arab is more entitled to call Palestine his true homeland , and, That it is more advantageous for the boy to attend day-school than boarding-school . Our meetings throughout the year have been very enjoyable ones indeed. On Friday evening, December 12th, after all examinations had been written, the Club held its annual Progressive Dinner. Mrs. Brown very kindly provided the first course, Mrs. Stewart the main course and Mrs. McKim the dessert of our Dinner. After this, an indoor hockey tournament was held in which all members took part-in this contest H. Stewart emerged the victor. Our debating meetings are very educational in that they provide invaluable practice in speaking before a group. This year the Public Speaking Competition was won by J. Domville with D. Hanson coming second, and without doubt the experience they gained in the Debating Club has proved to be of great value to them. Also the topics for our debates and discussions have been taken from important world issues and in preparing for an argu- ment the boys involved have to do a considerable amount of research which all goes to increase their general knowledge. B.C. l,Secretaryj. l21l

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'Old B SELXVYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE bnbuul Zlsszmhlies This year the school has held an assembly in the hall each morning, consisting of a hymn, a Scripture reading, prayers and school announcements, but we have continued the practice of inviting distinguished speakers to address the school from time to time. lVe are indebted to the following for their kindness in visiting the school, and addressing us on a variety of interesting subjects: April April April May M ay May June june june Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. SUMMER TERM-1947 Sir Fred Clark, M.A., LL.D., D.C.L. Anson C. McKim, Esq., O.B.E. Dr. A. E. Cliffc. Captain Philip Mackenzie? Colonel Pedro Chapa, Mexico. Hon. A. S. Drakeford, Australian Minister of Air. Major Conrad Harrington, R.C.A.' Sir William P. Hildred, C.B., C.B.E. George C. Marler, Esq., M.L.A.' CHRISTMAS TERM-1947 G. Miller Hyde, Esq., Hon. Chairman of Board. Colonel Archer Cust. O.B.E. Colonel gl. Aird Nesbitt. Sir Alan Cobham. K.B.E. Senor M. A. Rodriguez. Venezuelan Consul-General. Eldon Black, Esqff Lieutenant Robert Savage, R.C.N.Y.R. Fl.-Lieut. Arthur Bishop. F, Cyril blames, Esq., M.A., Ph.D., LL.D., Principal and Vice-Chancellor of McGill University. Major the Right Honourable Lord Shaughnessyf' Hon. Daniel Steen, Norwegian Minister to Canada. Police Director Albert Langlois, O.B.E. Ross Clarkson, Esq., jr., BA. Right Honourable the Earl of Selkirk, O.B.E., A.F.C. Acting Principal Robert Lennox, B.D., Ph.D., Presbyterian Theological College, Montreal. EASTER TERM-1948 A. R. Gillespie, Esq., i Chairman of Board of Governors. Rev. William McLean, M.B.E. Major Frank Nobbsfk Frederick P. Whitman, Esq., M.P. Canon Gilbert Oliver, L.Th., M.C. Scout Commissioner G. Robley Mackay. Rev. Owen P. Prichard. Public Speaking. Finalists? james Domville, Derek Hanson, Anson McKim, Enian Newcomb, Andrew Ross. Hon. justice T. -I. Coonan. Very Rev. Dr. Philip Carrington, Lord .Archbishop of Quebec. l20l oy s ut the School.

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SELYVYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION i I The annual public speaking competition was held in March, with fifteen contestants in all. Each spoke for approximately seven minutes to a resolution of his own choosing. The following is a list of those entering the contest with their subjects 1- Gibson Brown: That Montreal spoils one for living in other cities. Bmce Campbell: That IVestern European powers should form a bloc against Russia. Dick Crawford: That people learn more about the world from the radio than from the newspaper. james Domyille: That Newfoundland should become a part of the Dominion of Canada. Denis Gaherty: That Russia is a threat to all mankind. Derek Hanson: That the Olympic Games do not promote international good-Will. Gordon Maitland: That the train is markedly superior to the bus as a medium of travel. Anson McKim: That the sale and importation of margarine should be freely allowed in Canada. Eman Newcomb: That high prices constitute a dangerous threat to Canada's Welfare. Eric Pollard: That college athletes should receive no remuneration. Adelard Raymond: That Canada's penal system is unsatisfactory, merely contributing to the rising number of crimes and criminals. Andrew Ross: That Canada needs more immigration. Timothy Rutley: That touring by car is better than travel by any other means. Christopher Seymour: That boarding schools are better than day-schools. l Hamish Stewart: That dogs should not be allowed out except on a lead. i James Domyille was adjudged the winner and Derek Hanson the runner-up. Also in the finals were Anson McKim, Eman Newcomb and Andrew Ross. Of the other con- testants, Gibson Brown. Adelard Raymond and Hamish Stewart received special com' mendation. Mr. Harrison judged the finals, which took place at an assembly of the Whole school, and the hcadmaster judged the preliminaries. l ft .9249 i i I l22l