Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Tom Gillespie-'s our G, he's growing so tall. And H is for Humphrey, a favourite with all. I? Well, there ain't one, nor neither no sl,- Rather a pity, for there's no blooming K. And L's got me frazzled, but ere you condemn There's masses and masses and masses with M : Steve Molson, McGreevy, MaeKays R and P Macs Namara and Naughton, Calso wee Mel. U's for a hurt sound plus a little black book- lVere you talking? Who, ME, sir? What a hurt look! P's pleasures provoking prompt penalty's pain- Who, ME, sir? O, please, sir! Detention again???.'!! Q's just such a question, unanswered, alas! R is for Rose for whom Silence is Brass. So come the Esses, CMr. Printer, please note That's an not an A -take care how it's wrote.J Naithless, Honi soit qui tsicj mal y pense -23 M. Seely, Mr. Stack, Mr. Short, Mr. Spence! A noble quartet, who add great distinction And ne'er for one min., one sec., or one wink shun Their labours. So slowly we come to the T- And who is it? None but our great Timmins, B. U, Y we'll skip over, before I go mad, And VY, too,-but there's one little lad Without whom we'd never be Selwyn House School, Q He's not at all log-like. though his name is Yuile. X I've omitted, for no more can be said-- Ditto, ditto, dear Reader, applies to the Z. Q A wicked libel. Put in merely because I could find no other rhyme for crithp . ff' An alternative reading, for those who prefer it and for those who don't, is: 'Tis true: 'Evil be to him who evil thought - Monsieur Spence, Monsieur Stack. Monsieur Seely, Monsieur Short. But there seems to be something wrong with the scansion. Perhaps M. Spence, M. Stack, M. Seely, M. Short would be neater, but those who are not expert in the French tongue might think it a little odd that so many boys have the same initial. On the whole, I prefer the first version, even though it becomes necessary to pronounce Spence, Spauneen! Cv School , here, must be pronounced in the Scottish fashion. C.H.M. l32l

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FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1947 - 1948 FORM IIB Form IIB was saddened by the tragic death of Teddy Rudel shortly before the opening of the School year, and his cheery smile has been missed by us all. We welcomed last term three new boys in the persons of .-llan Fraser, German Rodriguez and Freddie .-lngus. Alan has proved to be a very useful athlete and much is expected of him during the next two or three years. German has amazed everybody by the speed with which he has mastered the English language. To a greater extent, it is sometimes thought, than some of our native-born members. Freddie made a late start, but has settled down happily and is one of the brighter scholars. The remaining members of the class are now a year older. and we hope wiser, than when We wrote of them last. .Michael Dennis still leads the class with phenomenal per- centages. john ll'right made the Under 13 Hockey and Soccer Teams. both of which enjoyed very successful seasons. He was also observed working on one occasion. illaclnnes 2, in addition to beinga mouse tamer, has developed the qualities of a Walter Winchell- there is little that goes on Cand much that doesn'tl that escapes his notice. john l'dd and Brian Buchanan take life calmly-over-exertion is not for them. Donald illactaggart, who is the youngest in the class, amazes alternately by the genius of his scholarship and the childishness of his frolics. john F ray, we are told, is a Whizz on the ukalalee and has been heard over the air waves. Peter Darling displayed skill as a goalkeeper during the soccer season and it is hoped he may step into the Under 13 team next term, and be a tower of strength in this important position. 'lFIfddli6H CNIIHIQVYI has now graduated to a scout, while Graham Nesbitt is a Cub Sixer and in general an exponent of the balanced life. Last but not least, Charlie F rosst still exercises a benign inhuence on all around. .Michael ll'il5on We are glad to see back with us after a term's absence. All in all, we feel that 2B has much to offer and we hope that. as its members continue up through the school, they will make an even greater contribution to the life of Selwyn House. F.G.P. FORM I .-l Sznmner Ternz's .ellphabetical .Yiglz!mare. A is for Archibald, demure and so crisp, Also for Arbuckle who thpeakth with a lithp, if B is for Beattie, Bouncing Bread Boy so Bright, And Besner the First Who's a constant delight. C calls for Choquette Uh plus French word for Hirt J, And D is for Duffield who's first and alert. E's for Eddication all stoutly resist Preferring to grope through miasma and mist. F's for the Forrest that you can't see for trees, And also young Frosst who will cool but not freeze. l31l

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FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1947 - 1948 FORM A Form A is mainly remarkable, this year, forits size. There are twenty-seven of us, packing the old Form B room. First, to welcome two new boys whose pleasant personalities have enriched the class. Our industrious little Scot, Herron, is the envy ofthe lazier members, and we all enjoy his gentle rolling accent. Another Scot is Hamish Smith, the pencil millionaire. He and Chauvin come to us daily from the far-distant Town of Mount Royal, and, like David and jonathan, they are inseparable. Donald is colourful, as, of course, he should be, having lived in the fabulous land of Ceylon. Rapid arithmetic is just one of Scowen's accomplishments. Scoring goals and baskets he does with equal ease. Friescn, quiet and industrious, gets spectacularly high marks in Arithmetic. Those interested in puzzles and riddles try to sit near Eaton at lunch-time. He keeps everyone guessing throughout the meal. We are grateful to the Queen City for sending us so charming and entertaining a class-mate. Some of us may well admire the ease with which Barraclough has conquered the English language. Congratulationsf We have a goodly share of Bouncers this year in Brainerd, Meighen, Leach and Kimble. A diet of erasers seems to have produced an unusual elasticity and a great sense of humour, so that quiet stillness is a state unknown to them. VVe have our hockey fans too: Carsley, Wait or VVinton give us the latest information on the weekend games of the Canadians or Royals. 'Wait booms out his opinions with confidence-but his secret passion is to meet a ghost and prove that Anthony could never be troubled before mere ectoplasm. Our tiniest boys, with their elfin smiles, have had a hard year keeping the pace set by the older boys. Creery, Cohen and Davidson manage to keep their place near the top of the class, While Bain, McMaster, LeMoine work cheerfully and well. 'We have been glad to have Hyde with us more regularly this year. He, Riley and Dalglish keep us all merry and bright. Wednesday sees the class transformed into Cubs, all wearing uniform. This is the day of days when colours and sixes are most important. Neckties, especially Carrique's, must be straightened, so that each neat and tidy cub may earn marks for his own Six. Form A of 1948 is a happy and enthusiastic formza form we are proud to pass on to Senior School next year. C.I.M. THE MAGIC CARPET OF B FORM Michael Alexander at the controls, we're off on a magic carpet to view all lands from the hot jungles of Malaya to the ice-covered cap of the world! Don't steer us off the course, Michael: we have a great deal to see. Alan Besner wants to go to central Asia immedi- I 33:1