Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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RTI-IE SCHOOL YEARIOS7 195s C.-XXDID FANII-1R.'X SHOTS Tnp: Mr. Mayer between rehearsals. Centre: Mr. Moodey after Class. Boltom: Mr. Howes among his birds. U51

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SELWYN HOl'SE SCHOOL MAGAZINE On the fourteenth of October the coin exhibition was opened. The first contribution came from Stephen Parker. He showed two medals of bronze which were excellent portraits of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI. It is thought they were designed just before or just after the tragedy of their deaths. He also had a medal of the Duke and Duchess of York. the latter whose death we have been lately mourning as Queen Mary. Stephen displayed a variety of coins and German bills, coins from Portugal, Germany, jamaica. Holland and Venezuela. Michael Berrill had an extremely interesting collection of coins, the most important of which were those dating from the Roman occupation of Britain, nearly two thousand years ago. The features of the Roman Emperors could be discerned quite plainly. Michael also had coins of Norway under the Nazis, as well as examples from ten other countries and three coins of Old China. A great deal of interest centred round the shilling of Edward YI, 11547- 15533 lent by Peter Xobbs. It was in good condition and the features of the little King were recognizable. John Clarke exhibited a shilling of the time of the great Queen Elizabeth I. These two coins seemed to bring that period of history very near us. Clarke's further collection included a unique penny of George III. It weighed two ounces. He also had good Roumanian coins. which lack of space prevents our describing. Francisco Cardona exhibited a good collection of English coins from the early Victorian period to George YI. He also had coins of India of Geo. V, and Pakistan of today, as well as a Russian 10 kopek piece of the time of the Czars, 119041, and a gold 20 fr. from Monaco, 1951. Mark Boundy showed coins of the German occupation of France. VVe noted that the familiar legend on the coins of Liberty, Fraternity. and EquaIity was changed by the Germans to Labour, Family, S Country . Mr. B. Ii. T. Howls kindly contributed a set of Maundy Money of the reign of George Y. Ian Robertson exhibited a piece of gold from the Cadillac Mine, Quebec, which was the only example of gold in the collection. Vytis Kaestli lent an interesting group of Swiss coins. Hugh Turnbull exhibited a collection which included an 'Eagle' American dollar of 1922. Bill Pedoe's exhibit showed a penny from Ireland of 1935 besides a good collection of Dutch coins, and a crown piece of 'The Festival of Britain'. Tommy Gray lent a 500 reis bill from Brazil. David Barry showed Venezuelan and Argentinian coins as well as an eastern coin. Peter Hyde exhibited a few from his large collection showing the German occupation ofFrance,besidesothers from Austria,Switzerland, England and Brazil. Bill Hesler's collection of South American bills was extremely good. Christopher Coristine showed French, German, English, and Portuguese coins, all of interest. Michael Dunn exhibited a very interesting collection of Irish coins: a set of Maundy Money, 1908, and a Greek coin. unique in the exhibit. john Chamard showed coins of France and Switzerland, which were very interesting. Nicholas Le Moine exhibited some unusual eight and five franc pieces of the Bourbon dynasties in France and Spain in the XVIII century. They were in such good condition that the kings could be recognized. Carlos Mejia showed the only Greek currency note in the exhibit. It was one for 1,000 drachmas. l14l

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SELWYN HOVSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Bill Hambly's notes from XYest Africa, Martinique, Italy and Holland were very interesting, as were his coins, which unfortunately lack of space pre- vents our describing. Mrs. Markland kindly lent a gold sovereign of Queen Yictoria's period, and a llorin of George Y, while Mrs. Tester contributed a golden guinea of George III. These were much appreciated as were a loan, from Miss Locke, of coins from japan and Ceylon. folin Dobell showed a collection of current European coins from 1949-1952 which included a French gold piece of 20 francs, and a George YI shilling from South Africa, also a German bank note for 10,000 marks, 1919: all most interest- mg. David McLernon had a collection of early copper coins on display, in- cluding one of 1888. Stewart Bain exhibited bills from Morocco and Bermuda, the only ones in the exhibition. fharles Chaffey had a very good collection, the most outstanding coins being those from fzechoslovakia. He also had a Horin of 1948 and a George V shilling of 1922. Peter Cumyn had a varied number of coins from Italy, France, Austria, Portugal. Ciuragao, and a 'kopek' of Russia, the last being specially notable as the date was 1882. The 'Coin Exhibition' gave place to the study of the 'Winter Birds of the Montreal Area' at the end of November. The Redpath Museum, McGill University, through the good offices of Mr. .lohn Howes, and the kindness of Mr. Cleghorn, lent the school thirteen stuffed birds. These were the source of much interest and a great deal was learned from them. A background to the birds was provided by Charles Chaffey who generously lent six beatiful Audubon large-sized prints, and by Bill Hambly who contributed a good picture of 'Mallards in Flight'. Illustrations from Michael Berrill, Nicky Le Moine, David McLernon, and Richard Hunt, were also useful in showing us different varieties in bird life. Robert Fowler lent two books on birds, while Donald Steven showed twelve pictures of birds executed entirely in feathers, and very lovely examples they were. During january we had miscellaneous displays which helped us in different sections of the Library. Mrs. Howis contributed 2 needles of the 'Needle Tree' of XV. Australia, Edward Colby lent us two cocoons, Yytis Kaestli shells, and Peter Dawes a good model of an elephant, as well as a very large shell, all of which helped to illustrate the 'Nature' section. The 'Geography' division was made more interesting by two maps of Montreal of 1760 and 1854, lent by Colin Dobell. Peter Nobbs added a model of the St. Maria of folumbus' fieet which fitted in well with our books on the great explorer. Allan Christensen allowed us to use a huge starhsh on the 'Nature' shelf. He had acquired it in Florida. February was devoted to the study of japan inspired by the visit and address of Bishop Powles, whose many years of work in that country have made him an authority on the subject. Miss Locke, who has lived in japan, generously made a loan to the Library of much valuable material descriptive of the life and customs of the japanese. Michael Dunn also had some interesting photographs which he lent to the exhibit. 1161