Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 19-17 - 1948 Qfhiturial HE school year has passed quickly and successfully. The addition of the hall, with the new senior school locker-rooms below it, has been such a boon for so many activities that we have often wondered how we got along at all without it-morning assembly, gymnastics, scout and cub meetings, dramatics rehearsals, choir practices, movie shows, basketball, intra-mural games, and, to top all, lunch! The re-establishment of the Sixth Form made its influence felt in the sports successes, which led our football seniors to tie with Yllestmount in a three-corner, home-and-home series with it and Three Rivers, and our hockey seniors to an all-but unbeaten record of keenly contested matches. We are indebted to the Guest of Honour at our Academic Prize-giving, Dr. F. Cyril James, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of McGill University, for penning the thought- provoking Foreword to this year's issue of the magazine. In his final sentence he writes of the weaving into our characters of the traditions of the school-and, as we remember that these traditions have been a-making now for precisely forty years-many of our fathers had a hand in making themAwe must take the greater care to see that we are worthy of them, and worthy also by the giving of our best steadily to enrich them as the school enters its fifth decade of life. It was a great joy to welcome Mr. Bernard Hollowood.internationally known cartoonist and member of Punch Editorial Board, and Mr. lVilliams to the school for a brief luncheon visit. Mr. Hollowood very generously consented to contribute a sketch for this magazine. and we feel very privileged indeed to include The New Boy . Many thanks, Mr. Hollo- wood, and our best wishes for a wonderful trans-Canada tour! OPENING OF THE NEW HALL The first major assembly of our school year was marked by the special ceremony of the official opening of the new hall by the Honorary Chairman of the Board of Governors, Mr. G. Miller Hyde. Mr. Hyde, who was Board Chairman and largely responsible for raising of funds immediately prior to the erection of the new wing, paid high tribute to members of the board, parents and old boys of the school for their hearty co-operation in making possible this very essential addition to the school. Mr. A. R. Gillespie, Chairman of the Board, made special reference to the magnificent work of Mr. T. H. P. Molson, Chairman of the Building Committee, and of Mr. F. G. Rutley, whose practical experience and assistance were quite invaluable. The ceremony was attended by members of the Board, staff and boys of the school, and representatives of the press. l9l

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SELVVYN HUUSE SCHUUI, MAGAZINE Qllnntmts Page Editorial . 9 Scliool Notes I0 Sports Prize-Giving, June, 1947 . 14 Acadcmic Prize-Giving, Nov., 1947 . 17 School Assemblies 20 Debating . 21 Dramatlics 23 Form Notes 25 Cricket 38 Football . 42 Hockey 47 Intra-Mural Sports 51 Scouts :md Cubs 53 Old Boys' Notes 57 Literaria 61 lSl

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SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE School ntes TED RUDEL The tragic accident resulting in the death of Ted Rudel, whilst on holiday last summer, shocked and saddened us all. He was always of such a bright and cheery disposition and so much a part of Selwyn House School. that none of us could realize that he would not be back with us again. The deepest sympathy of us all went out to his loved ones. In memory of Ted, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Rudel very generously donated the mobile gymnastic equipment which has proved so useful in the physical training work of the school. VVe are most appreciative of their kindness. STAFF lVe were very pleased to welcome Mr. C. Harold Mayer, late of Downside College, England, to our staff last September. Already he is very much a part of Selwyn House life, to which he has made a very marked contribution in the producing of two excellent sets of plays, one being written as well as produced by Mr. Mayer. During Mr. Jacksons illness in February we were very fortunate in having, as sub- stitute, Mr. Dermot Martin. Although not an Old Boy himself, Mr. Martin's brothers-in- law CGaltsj are Old Boys, so he knew something of the spirit and traditions of the school. In his month's stay with us Mr. Martin proved a keen and popular master with all. NEW TROPHIES In memory of his son, Lieutenant 'W. N. fjockl Barclay, Royal Montreal Regiment fattached to Regina Riflesl, an old boy of the school, killed in action in the late war, a special silver bowl has been presented for animal competition amongst the various Sixes of the school Cub Pack by Major Noel Barclay, M.C. A miniature of the large trophy will be given annually to the Sixer of the winning Six. We are deeply indebted to Major Barclay for donating this magniticent memorial trophy. We wish also to thank Mr. Robert de Wolfe Mackay for his very generous gesture in presenting a special Gymnastic Shield to the school for competition annually, and to be awarded to the best all-round gymnast of the year. Both these trophies have aroused the keenest of interest, and the most spirited of competition has resulted. They have been most welcome additions to the schoo1's list of annual awards. LITERARY COMPETITIONS. Out of hundreds of entries from schools all over the Province in The Herald Christmas Essay Competition, we were all very delighted to learn that Neil Saunders had been awarded first prize. Heartiest congratulations, Neill l10l