Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1962 volume:

X SEELVVN'N I4CJUf5E X i SCHOOL MAGAZINE I Vol, 34 FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1961-62 QUUS5 5 SQ ml O 'f' 'Q ii fi 961 1962 iff. is ,.,' 'm.. 5+ W? -. M L, - aw Wfig -21,561 551 xiii , IQ: 5524: , Qgi-f q, fra: lil: ' 143412 faire? X E '.,:'? .- Q f' HV i ' i 'Y ,rv- 2,., ' Q, , ,W Kew'-C - f- 'I' ' 'fx 5 'V LY'J,5-2 557 ,fj, Q, u .AY f. , X., .A II I1 slr! - pq 'FIR' - Wm? Kiki -Il I! fl SS ' nl : 1' .:,.lu SH 4 -V ll F.-.- SC IH l lY1 X lg.. bd ui 11 'M-1 v I Il I 'FRI 4125: iff.- ' IU . Z . -.v . -Q' in-lin: .- 'V 5 Pifxiaxliiliii ' lillill , ' - 'illlle ' 1 A- EI'-Ill ' -nllll - rt! mi' V, I-' 1 IIS f' I-- 'ill I-Q School Opening in Westmount Thursday, September 14th, 1961 was a red-letter day in the history of Selwyn House School, as it marked the official opening in the spacious Westmount building after a busy summer of comprehensive changes. Mayor J. C. Cushing formally opened the school in the presence of members of the Board and their wives, Staff and boys of Selwyn House. He was introduced by Mr. J. G. Bourne, Chairman of the Board, and thanked by the Headmaster. All past-chairmen of the Board were present, as was also Mrs. Algernon Lucas, whose husband founded the school in 1908, and Mr. B. K. T. Howis, former senior master of the school. Mr. Cushing's remarks were as follows.- May I first say how much I appreciate the honour you have conferred upon me by inviting me to officially open your new school. But before doing so I would like to say one or two words. Selwyn House School is no stranger to Westmount, for while the physical assets have been in Montreal since its founding fifty-three years ago, a high percentage of its human assets has been provided by Westmount homes. But now that you are wholly in Westmount we are more than delighted. For one reason, you relieved the Council of a difficult problem by eliminating any further concern over the nature of the building's occupancy. But what is really important is what you are bringing to Westmount. Your school has an enviable record of both academic and athletic achievement. It numbers among its graduates many of todays leaders in a wide range of activities. Any institution which has established such a fine record is a welcome addition to any community and I can assure you on behalf of the Council that you are more than welcome. I would like to congratulate your Headmaster and your Board, not only in having elected to relocate in Westmount, but more particularly for their foresight in providing for future growth so that the opportunity to attend Selwyn House will be available to an ever-increasing number of boys. ln declaring this new school open, I ioin with you in your dedication of it to the youth of this city and adjoining municipalities. This is an important milestone in the Schools history and from it you enter a new and exciting chapter, one which I am sure will bring its full measure of accomplishment and success. I trust that your new school will always be a place to which you boys will look back with affectionate remembrance of a boyhood well spent, well loved and well taught. A reception and tea for parents and friends of the school was held a week later and attended by over five hundred interested and enthusiastic guests. CONTENTS Page Editorial 9 Sports Prizegiving, 1961 12 Academic Prizegiving, 1961 13 Visitors 16 The Library 20 The Choir , 24 Debating 24 Literaria 25 Form Notes 34 Soccer . 49 Hockey , 2 52 Gymnastic Display , 56 Skiing . 57 Boxing . . 58 House Championship 59 Old Boys' Section r,.. 60 R THE SCHOOL YEAR 1961-1962 5 Board of Governors Chairman John G. Bourne, Esq. Vice-Chairman J. Bartlett Morgan, Esq. Honorary Secretary A. V. Lennox Mills, Esq. Honorary Treasurer Hugh H. Norsworthy, Esq. Mrs. Robert W. Coristine Peter M, Laing, Esq. Mrs. A. lan Matheson Allan G. Magee, Esq. David M. Culver, Esq. John de M. Marler, Esq. Alfred M. Dobell, Esq. Robert W. Wakefield, Esq. Staff HEADMASTER Robert A. Speirs, M.A. lEdinburgh and Columbia Universitiesl Senior Master F. Gordon Phillips, M.A. lOxtord Universityj Senior Mistress of Junior School lMrs.l Christian I. Markland Diploma in Education lLiverpool Universityj D. M. Blaiklock, Esq., B.A. lMrs.l Laura E. L. Maclean lMcGill Universityl lQueen's Universityl lMrs.l Judith Clark, B.A. Edgar C. Moodey, Esq. lBishop's University1 lLondon Universityl lMmel Janine Dorland, B.A. Brian Rothwell, Esq., B.Sc. lUniversity of Parisl lQueen's University, Belfastl James P. Hill, Esq., M.A. lMrs.1 Erica Sutton lUniversity ot Glasgowl Frederick A. Tees, Esq. B.Com. James E. lversen, Esq., M.A. lMcGill Universityl lMcGill Universityl William L. Verrier, Esq., B.A. J. Martin Lewis Esq., Dip. Ph. Ed. lMcGill Universityl lSt. Lul:e's College, Exeterl LIBRARIAN lMissl Ethel L. Pick OFFICE STAFF lMrs.l Constance E. Howis lMissl Frances H. Gault lMrs.l Ella L. Smart lMiss1 Sheila Tedd 4 nw.-V. 1 , 'L I . 1 A ....-.nA...g-4...-.4 om, C. Hoffmann. Th ,M. Rear: M. Leiter, A. Vodstrc M. Dench, H. Roberts, S. Price. Fialkowski, Scott, P. J. Centre: R. Diez, ke. .Pi dey, .I 00 M the Headmaster, Mr Front: G. Norsworthy, Mr. Phillips, FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR I96I-I962 Student Omcers PREFECTS Gordon Norsworthy IHead Pretectl James Brunton John Pike Christopher Hoftmann Stephen Price ACTING PREFECTS Murray Leiter Hugh Roberts Michael Dench Jon Scott Robert Diez Melvin Thorn Peter Fialkowski Andrew Vodstrcil DEBATING SOCIETY Gordon Norsworthy SOCCER II96II CAPTAIN Stephen Price HOCKEY H9621 CAPTAIN Stephen Price HOUSE OFFICERS Lucas House Wanstall House Gordon Norsworthy Andrew Vodstrcil Michael Dench Murray Leiter Macaulay House Speirs House Christopher Hoffmann James Brunton Robert Diez Stephen Price Magazine Staff EDITOR-IN-CHIEF James Brunton LITERARY EDITORS Christopher Hoftmann Gordon Norsworthy PHOTOGRAPHY EDITORS Robert Diez John Pike SPORTS EDITORS Jon Scott Stephen Price ART EDITOR Hugh Roberts CLASS EDITORS Jody Allison Barrie Birks Bobby Tennant Murray Leiter TREE-PLANTING CEREMONY Mayor Cushing plants maple tree with Mrs. Algernon Lucas , ., S liihlii . ,a n - -.iff SA..-gI',, ,. gk L r Ciiiq .,,. .T Editorial The school year of T961-62 has been one of great expansion at Selwyn House. The new school building oFfers larger and more numerous classrooms and a much larger gymnasium. ln future the Academic Prizegiving will be held in the school building and there will be more room for other school functions. The sports facilities of the new school greatly surpass those of the old. We now have the use of three artificial ice rinks and two playing fields as well as several baseball diamonds. One of the outstanding features of the new school building is the magnificent dining hall donated by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coristine in memory of their son Christopher. We have been fortunate in the additions to our staFf this year. Mrs. Sutton, Mrs. Clarke, Mr. Hill, and Mr. Verrier. We are very happy to hear that none of the staff will be leaving. We owe a debt of gratitude to Mr. Speirs and his staff for the enormous effort they put into making the transition from the old building to the new a smooth one. We would like to close by wishing the headmaster and staff every success with their future matriculation classes. '3 -f 1oAoW qggm '-1503 Jo Bug now4saM QU M P'9aH 3'-H 45 W UJ SD Jag no sxgool 5 0 cu o c . : m rv T m X D 3 : m uw 0 3 m o Q. 3 m U1 O O O cr Q o T U. 5. 5- ID .A f. :- o 2 54 . o - 'Y .., rf. r E ...asv- .1-1 ,11- FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR T961-l962 'll Aboud, Douglas Aimers, John Birks, Thomas Brown, David Chenoweth, Richard Chenoweth, Brian Colby, Drew Fox, Richard Hebert, Georges Hibbert, Lawrence Kent, Toby Kerlin, Robert LaFontaine, Gary LeMoine, John LeMoyne, Charles Benbow, Jonathan Boggs, Talbot Bottomley, Derek Bourne, Gerald Bovaird, Christopher Boyd, Tommy Brunet, Jimmy Burstyn, Thomas Byrne, Alan Case, MacLeod Chenoweth, John Clarke, Kevin Cooper, John Corbett, Bob Cottingham, William Cowans, Freddie Cowen, Jamie Daniels, Gregory Denton, Sandy Dick, Bill Dickman, Drew Disher, Scott Donald, lan Doulton, Bruce Elder, Matthew Evans, Stephen Fraser, Andrew Frueh, Timothy Goldbloom, Jonathan VALETE - JUNE, 1961 Macaulay, John Malone, David Maurice, Philip Molson, David Molson, Peter Morton, Derek Morton, Peter Mclntosh, Shaun McMartin, Duncan McMartin, Bruce McNeil, Gordon Pitt, Ernest Ralston, Ivan Sanford, David Savard, John SALVETE - 19 Gray, Nciirne Groome, Reginald Groome, Roderick Grossman, John Gurd, Charles Gurd, Geoffrey Hale, Geoffrey Hancock, Lewis Hendery, Campbell lnglis, John Isaacs, Michael James, Roswell Jennings, James Karass, Larry Barker, Jonathan Beck, Stewart Keefer, Ralph Lazar, Mark Lee, Gordon Magor, Graeme Mappin, Jefferson Markey, Hugh May, Keith May, Kenneth McHugh, Michael Miller, Philip Miller, Jeffrey Molson, lan Morgan, Jamie Sewell, Robert Shaughnessy, Michael Skoryna, Christopher Smith, Gordon Smith, Robert Stein, Peter Steiner, Jeffrey Stewart, Alain Stikeman, Anthony Tennant, Graeme Vickers, Duncan Vickers, Victor Webster, Philip Wright, Peter Zinman, Alan Matter, John Mulligan, Peterdick Norsworthy, Thomas Pearson, Clifford Pollak, Michael Pitt, James Rankin, Jay Reardon, Donat Rosenthal, Harlan Roy, Brian Schouela, David Schouela, Steven Schroeter, Tony Seely, Robert Sergeant, Christopher Shaddick, Robert Smith, Gerald Smith, Geoffrey Stinnes, George Stoker, Thornley Tyler, Anthony Warren, Tony Wanklyn, William Weigel, Melvin Wilson, Peter Witkov, Jeffrey Wolvin, Roy 12 SELWVN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Sports Prizegiving, May 1961 The annual track meet and sports prizegiving was held on May 24th., 1961 at the Molson Stadium. A large number of parents were present. The guest at honour was Mr. L. Stuart Webster, father ot one of our boys and an old boy himself. Mr. Webster gave a short address and presented the awards. The highest award went to Allan Zinman who won the Victor Ludorum Cup for the highest aggregate score in the open events. Zinman also won the McMaster Memorial Cup. Philip Thom won the Cassils Memorial Junior Sportsman's Cup. The following is a list of the winners at the other sports prizes: 1, 75 yards I9 2. 75 yards IB 3. 75 yards I7 4, 75 yards I6 5. 100 yards I 6. 100 yards I 7. 100 yards I 12 yearsl 8. 100 yards I1 yearsl , yearsl yearsl yearsl 10 yearsl 11 yearsl 3 yearsl , 9. 100 yards Iapenl . , . 10, Broad Jump Iunder 131 11. Brood Jump Iopenl ., 12. High Jump Iunder 13l 13. High Jump Iopenl ,. lst lst lst lst lst 1st lst lst lst lst lst ... ..1st . .,.,.1st P. Fox 2nd E, P. Scott 2nd R. D. Aboud 2nd P. S, Elliot 2nd D. T, Molson 2nd M. J. Moseley 2nd G. M. Pike 2nd B. M. Thorn 2nd M. A. Zinman 2nd D. M. Pike 2nd B. A. Zinman 'Znd C. R. Dabell 2nd M. A. Zinman 2nd B. 14, Relay Races:-Intermediate B. Lucas House, Intermediate A, Lucas House, Junior B, Macaulay House, Junior A, Lucas House, Senior B, Lucas House, Senior A, Wanstall House 15. 220 yards Iopenl 16. 440 yards Iopenl 17. Sack Race ISeniorl , 18. Sack Race IJuniorl . 19. Sisters' Race I10O yards handicopl 20. Brothers' Race 21. Father, Mather and San Race 22. Scouting Awards:- Mackenzie Cup-Panther Patrol IJon Scott, Vickers, Pembroke MacDermotl. Best Senior Club Six - Blue Six IJahn Moseley, Nelson Vermette, David Galt, Per Amundscn, Derek Morton, Jan Wyllie, Jamie Coppingl 1st A, Zinman 2nd B. 1st A. Zinman 2nd B. 1st N. Cryer 2nd P. lst F. Soulham 2nd P. Sa ah Scott T Michael Weil Mr. and Mrs. Dench and Michael lversen Hosting. Morton Knight Culver Weil McMartin Dench McMortin McMortin Skoryna Pike Sewell Sewell Sewell Scrivener Morton PIL, Richard Kent, James Johnston, Michael Pike, Duncan Winner of Jock Barclay Memorial Trophy: John Moseley. Best Junior Cub Six-Gold Six ITommy Oliver, Christopher Moseley, Donald Monteith, Andrew Phillips, Christopher Atack, David Stewartl. 23. Swimming Awards:-1st Duncan McMartin, 2nd Richard Kent. 24. Boxing Competitian:-Lightweight, John Rudel, Bantamweight, Victor Vickers, Welterweight, Hugh Roberts, Heavyweight, Christopher Skoryna. 25. Skiing Awards:-Intermediate Downhill, Michael Culverg Intermediate Slalom, Nicholas Rankin, Downhill, Philip Webster, Senior Slalom, Ernest Pitt. 26, Junior Sportsman's Cup ICassils Memorial Cupl-Philip Thom. 27. The Sportsman's Cup IMcMaster Memorial Cupl - Allan Zinman. 28. Victor Ludorum 29. Soccer I1'he Gillespie Cupl 30. Hockey IThe Creighton Cupl 31. Soltball IThe Carlin Cupl . 32. House Competition in Individual Sports IThe Pitcher Trophyl . Senior Allan Zinman Wanstall House Wanstall House Lucas House Lucas House MAJOR ACADEMIC PRIZEWINNERS Annual Academic Prizegiving, June 1961 The annual academic prizegiving ot the school was held on the evening ot Tuesday, June l3th, in the Moyse Hall ot McGill University. Guest ot Honour was David L. Thomson, Esq., Ph.D., LL.D., D.Sc., F.R.S.C., Vice-Principal of McGill University, who addressed the overflow gathering ot parents, staff and boys, and presented the academic awards ot the year. He was introduced by Mr. J. G. Bourne, Chairman ot the Board of Governors, and thanked by Mr. Peter M. Laing, another ot our Governors, who is also a Governor ot McGill University. The Headmaster presented his annual report, and the special prize- giving choir, under the direction ot Mr. Phillips, sang most ettectively. The following was the programme ot the evening:- 14 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Programme O CANADA INVOCATION PRAYER HEADMASTERS REPORT Songs by the Choir How beautiful are the feet Turn ye to me Kelvin Grove Flow gently, sweet Alton ADDRESS BY Dr. David L. Thomson PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Handel Highland Melody Scottish Folk-tune Arranged by Whittaker Arranged by Gordon Phillips Prize List Form D lst Christopher Purvis 2nd Herbert Coristine Form C lst Andrew Culver 2nd Michael Kent Form Bl lst Christopher Atack 2nd Andrew Kerr Form B2 lst AIastoirDean 2nd Andrew Phillips Form Al lst Peter Hadekel 2nd Michael Darling Form A2 isilfgfrf 2nd william Boggs Form lA lst John Carsley 2nd John McCallum Form lB lst Jan Wyllie 2nd Brian Magee Form llA lst Jody Allison 2nd John Matheson Form llB lst Robert Tennant 2nd Daniel Roclen Form Ill lst Stuart Cryer 2nd John Bentley Form IV lst Christopher Hoffmann 2nd James Brunton Form V lst Philip Webster 2nd Graeme Tennant Special Prizes Distinction in Senior French Thomas Birks Distinction in Junior French Distinction in Middle School French lpresented by Mrs, G. M, Hydel lpresented by Peter Hadekel Mr. and Mrs. J. LeNormandl Distinction in Senior Mathematics A V E 1 Jody Allison I ipresemed by Colin Moseley, Distinction in Third Form Mathematics Graeme Tennant lpresented by Mrs. G. R. H. Simsl Philip Webster Swan Cryer Distinction in Literature Distinction in Fourth Form Latin Georges Hebert Christopher Hoffmann Distinction in History Distinction in Fourth Form Science Philip Webster lpresented by Hamilton Baxterl Public Speaking Prize James Bfl-Won lpresented by Prize for General Excellence Hon. Mr. Justice G. M. Hydel lpresented by Mr. T. H. P. Molsonl Anthony Stikeman Thomas Birks Distinction in Creative Writing lpresented by Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Carsleyl Thomas Birks Distinction in Choir lpresented by Mrs. Anson McKimt James Brunton Rory Forbes Jan Wyllie Dramatics Prizes lpresented by Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Bogertt Graeme Tennant Allan Zinman Michael Dorland The Selwyn House Chronicle Cup Barrie Birks Graduation Diplomas David Malone FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1961-i962 15 Magazine Contest Awards Essay Short Story Poetry Georges Hebert Hugh Roberts Thomas Birks Prizes for Application and Personality lDonated by Montreal City 8. District Savings Bankl Gordon McNeil Peter Stein Thomas Birks Lawrence Hibbert Philip Maurice Ivan Ralston Christopher Skoryna Graeme Tennant David Brown Gary LaFontaine Duncan McMartin Robert Sewell Peter Stein Philip Webster Allan Zinman Georges Hebert Head Pretect's Cup Graeme Tennant House Captains' Cups Gordon McNeil Michael Shaughnessy Anthony Stikeman Peter Wright Thomas Birks Anthony Stikeman Graeme Tennant Philip Webster Medals for Outstanding Achievement in House Competition lpresented by Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Kairisl Senior School Junior School Graeme Tennant Peter Hadekel The Nesbitt Cup ltor inter-house Competition in General Activitiesl Wanstall House The Anstey Cup ltor inter-house Academic Competitionl Macaulay House The LeMoine Trophy ltor inter-house Competition in Debatingl Macaulay House The Governors' Shield lfor over-all ascendancy in inter-house Competitionl Macaulay House The Lieutenant-Governors Silver Medal lfor Academic Distinction in Senior Schooll Philip Webster The Lieutenant-Governors Bronze Medal ltor Academic Distinction in Junior Schooll Peter Hadekel The Thomas Chalmers Brainerd Memorial Award lpresented by Mr. Charles Lineaweaverl Philip Webster The Jeffrey Russel Prize lAwarded for all-round ability and presented by Mrs. H. Y. Russell Thomas Birks The Lucas Medal Awarded to the most outstanding boy in the Senior Form of the School in work, games, leadership and character, on vote of his fellow-students and Staff of the School Graeme Tennant Academic Successes Georges Hebert: Bursary to Trinity College, School, Port Hope Peter Stein: Scholarship to Ashbury College, Ottawa 16 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Visitors As in previous years, we have been favoured by visits from a number of distinguished people, who have spoken at various functions of the school. Among those who have thus honoured us since our last magazine went to press have been the following:- His Worship the Mayor of Westmount, Mr. J. C. Cushing, who formally opened the school on its new site. David L. Thomson, Esq., Ph.D., LL.D., D.Sc., F.R.S.C., Vice-Principal of McGill University and Dean of Graduate Studies, Mr. L. Stuart Webster and Mr. John G. Bourne, who were guests of honour at the Academic Prizegiving, the Sports Prizegiving and the School Gymnastic Display respectively. Hon. Garfleld Todd, former Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia, Mrs. Elizabeth Rudel Smith, Treasurer of the United States, and Hon. George C. Marler, Government Leader of the Quebec Legislative Council, who addressed the Old Boys' Association annual dinner. Lieutenant-Commander Leonard Picard, of the College Militaire, St. Jean, and Lieutenant-Inspector Paul E. Motard, of the Westmount Fire Department, who showed fllms. Mr. J. Stuart Richardson, Chief Public Relations Officer of the Northern Electric Company, who spoke on behalf of the Welfare Campaign, Major Alan T. Boswell, who voiced our tribute to the Fallen on Remembrance Day, and Mr. Scott Kneeland, Principal of Roslyn School, who acted as iudge of our Public Speaking Contest - with finalists Stephen Price, Robert Diez, Murray Leiter, Gordon Norsworthy and Christopher Hoffmann. Mr. H. H. Norsworthy, Hon. Treasurer of the School, who invested prefects at a special investiture ceremony, and Mr. Bruce Campbell, President of the Old Boys' Association, who presented memberships to graduating seniors of the school. Mr. John Boyko, President of the Boyko Engineering Company, Detroit, and Dr. John Summerskill, Vice-President of Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. Very Venerable Archdeacon R. Kenneth Naylor, D.D., Rector of Trinity Memorial Church, and Rev. Callum Thompson, M.C., of Westmount Park Emmanuel United Church. ing.:-:--nn, iid I -Q,,.! ...-,,.,.s ., f-l.'?..l, -Q-gr, A 1 r .4- X 1 , lx vr al U 2 . an .0 :- U O 0 u I O . .D wifh Col. J, G. Bourne at Remem E SW r Alan Bo Maio Le! EV Q. Q. D .2 Q. E 6 f 1: 6 0 .c L1 V CEE. SCI ihe Chr simus R. Kenneih Naylor who spoke cn Ire Venerable Archdeacon Cen nior Form Se Upper R ghlz Boys of the Lcbr the Phys cs r Le:-H: Boys in Lowe Y Brows ng in fhe Libror hi: lows-r Rig I8 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Board and Stal? We would like to express the great appreciation of all for the wonderful service to the school of several members of the Board who have retired during the past year-Mrs. W. J. C. Stikeman, Mr. H. Stirling Maxwell, Mr. G. Drummond Birks and Mr. Percival T. Molson. Mrs. Stikeman served a three-year term from T958 and her quiet and devoted work in so many capacities was invaluable to us. Mr. Maxwell joined the Board in 1953, headed the important Building Committee for years and was Chairman during a most important period of the school's development when he gave outstanding leadership and direction. Mr. Birks has been a member since l954, and Mr. Molson since T957-both have been most enthusiastic workers in the good cause. We shall miss the sage counsel of all, but we are happy in the thought that they are always ready to help, and we thank them from our hearts. We are delighted to welcome to the Board Mrs. A. lan Matheson, Mr. David M. Culver, Mr. Alfred M. Dobell and Mr, Allan G. Magee-all intensely interested and active in the affairs of the school. New members on the Staff as of last September were Mrs. Judith Clark and Mrs. Erica Sutton in the iunior school and Mr. James P. Hill and Mr. W. L. Verrier in the senior. ln the expansion towards Matriculation we shall increase our Staff numbers by three next yearfMrs. Winnifred M. Haugland will be joining the iunior department and Colonel E. Geoffrey Brine and Mr. Anthony A. Vintcent lan old Boy of Selwyn Housel will be teaching in the intermediate and senior divisions. We have heard regularly from former members of the Staff-Miss Afra Snead sends her best wishes to all former students and colleagues from England - as does also Mrs. Tester who moved last Fall from Montreal to Torquay. Mr. Rutley is still teaching in Japan. Miss Bruce, Madame Gyger, Mrs. Farquhar, Miss Locke and Mr. Davies pay us happy visits from time to time. Mr. Howis is on extended vacation in England and sends happy greetings to all his old friends. Christopher Coristine Memorial Dining-Hall Through the great generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Coristine, a beautifully oak-panelled dining-hall, with fully equipped kitchen adioining, was fashioned out of the rooms in the east wing of the ground floor of our new school, in memory of their son Christopher, who lost his life in the sinking of the Brigantine Albatross in May, l96l. Mr. Harold Beament, R.C.A., distinguished marine artist, painted a picture of the Albatross at sea, and this painting graces the west wall of the dining-hall. 15? .r---- ,J Wk., uc ',.a.. 3 . ,, , 20 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE The Library The new Library is not as large as the old one, but it does not have to share tables and become a diningeroom or a hall for Cubs on bad days. It is now a quiet study and research area where the boys can sit at the tables and work at their various proiects. Displays do not ha I6 to be cleared away at the end of each day. Books can be left on the tables to be admired and read. Certain shelves can be used to gather all the books dealing with a special study or project. Books may also be read at tables for enjoyment only. We like to encourage boys to become book lovers. One of the added benefits resulting from the move into Westmount is that the Westmount Library has most graciously granted the boys the full use of their facilities. This is a very valuable asset because when, in the next few years, l0th year and then llth year are opened, the students will need access to even more reference books. We have an extra fine reference section, much larger and better than most schools, and now with the added advantage of the vast facilities of the Westmount Library for extra research work at Matriculation level, we have an extremely Hne set-up for the boys. Because the School is going to have l0th and llth year, our Library is being built up as a senior Library. The A's and B's have Library Period once each week in special libraries set up for them on their own floor, looked alter by the Librarian. The C's and D's have large classroom libraries looked after by their class teacher. The thought behind all this is that, when the senior boys are working and studying at Matriculation level, it would be too much of a disturbance to have the Juniors in the Library proper. Also the Librarian would not be able to help as much in senior research ii the Juniors were also asking for help. Of course, our present system means that a very large part of our books are scattered around the school and that the Librarian is, in a way, running three Libraries, with the class teachers in C and D running the Beginners libraries. Our circulation of books is large and we have very beautiful books. ln the first half of the l96l-i962 year, in the Senior section of the Library, around seventeen hundred books were taken out. Also in this period of time, twentyeone books were purchased with money from fines. Friends have been most kind and in this same length of time have donated over fifty books. There have been donations by Mr. Speirs, Mr. Tees and Miss Molson. Henry Joseph Jr., of lllA donated 28 booksg John Peck of A2 gave ten books and Gerald Boswell of Bl and Michael Martin of lllA also donated books. The moving of our Library from the old to the new location meant a very great deal of work and planning. lt could never have been accomplished without a lot of help. l would like to express my grateful thanks to those who did so much to help. Mr. P. T. Molson donated ove' 500 new cartons. Mr. and Mrs. Speirs spent days packing and labelling books. Miss Locke spent many, many days in the summer helping in the placing of books on the shelves. The Librarian spent a great deal of time planning the best location for each type of book so that they would be easily found and that reference books would have tables and chairs near il material or information for proiects was being studied. Mrs. Markland helped choose books to set up the iunior Libraries. George and his staff hunted up tables, chairs, desks and other necessary items and carried away hundreds of cartons. ln fact, it was a group effort most of the way. A new-to our school-project has been set up. Magazines are placed on the tables as bait and it has worked. Boys lured into the Library by the magazines have noticed interesting books and have taken them out to read. On the whole, the Senior boys like the new Library very much. Our beautiful books would decorate any room and they are certainly being admired and used, which is what all of us have been working for. 1' Blli N X1 Al. , - ,A ' If ...MVN .,..-fa 'Uk A 1. 1 , 22 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Christmas Entertainment For the first time in about ten years, a Carol Service was held, without plays. However, it still measured up to the high standard achieved in other Christmas Entertainments, thanks to the hard work of Mr. Phillips and the choirs. The Service opened with the singing of Once in royal Davids City , the first verse being a solo by Bobby Tennant. Then followed the Form B choir. The boys sang carols Bethl'em lay a-sleeping , When the herds were watching , and Snowy Flakes are softly falling . The high standard of singing showed how much work had been done by Mr. Phillips. The first lesson followed-St. Luke 2:l-7. Robert Diez read the passage clearly and expressively. Forms Al and A2 sang three carols: Away in a Manger , See amid the Winter's Snow and 'Twas in the Moon of Wintertimeu. The soloists were Richard Fox, Andrew Kerr, Grahame Hodgson, Michael Warwick and Freddie Cowans. The choir showed good unity and excellent tone, and the soloists were also very good. Gordon Norsworthy read the passage from St. Luke 2, verses 8-20. His reading deserves a great deal of praise. The choir from Forms IA and IB sang four well-known carols: Villagers all, this frosty tide , Sans Day Carol , What Child is this , and On this Day the Lord was born . The soloists were Robert Seely, Billy Boggs, David Fuller, Stephen Leopold, Brian McKenzie, Robert Shaddick and Timothy Frueh, The choir and soloists are to be congratulated for some really excellent singing. Then followed the carol singing of While Shepherds watched their flocks by Night , in which the audience joined. The choir from Forms IIA and IIB put on an excellent performance, singing Carol of the Drum , When the crimson sun had set , A Joyous Christmas Sang and Sleep, my Jesus, sleep . lan Dobell, with his drumming, added greatly to the effect of the Carol of the Drum . Per Amundsen sang his solo in A Joyous Christmas Song in Norwegian. Other soloists were Jan Wyllie, John Kent, Gregory Weil, Michael Culver and Charles Gurd. All these boys are to be highly commended for their fine singing. The third lesson, read by Jon Scott, was taken from the Gospel of St. Matthew, chapter I, verses l4l2. He, also, read excellently. Form lll choir sang four carols: Past three o'clock , 'The Seven Joys of Mary , O Nightingale, awake! and 'The snow lay on the ground . The soloists were Peter Rider, Maynard Davis, Pembroke MacDermot, John Molson, Jody Allison, Rory Forbes, Jimmy Brunton and Bobby Tennant. The choir and the soloists all sang very well indeed. The First Nowell was then sung by all the people. The Service closed with the singing of l wish you a merry Christmas , sung by all the choirs. In closing, l would like to thank Mr. Moodey for his efforts in lighting the gymnasium, and the office staff for decorating it. We are most grateful to Mr. Phillips and the choirs for making this Carol Service such a success. fs, 6 ID Z O 1: u Z 0 1 f ie ,gif 24 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE The Choh We were very happy to have Mrs. Tester to iudge the singing Competition last June shortly before her retirement from the School. Mrs. Tester, who had taught singing in the Junior School most effectively for many years, gave some wise counsel to the contestants and stressed the fact that in this field as in all others success does not come without serious eFfort. The test pieces were Handel's How beautiful are the feet for the Senior prize, and the lovely melody Afton Water for the Intermediate. James Brunton and Rory Forbes were placed first equal in the Senior bracket, and Jan Wyllie first in the Intermediate, with Ian Robson second. These boys are to be congratulated for the high standard which they achieved. The performances of the School Choir of 45 picked voices at the Prizegiving in June, and of the five choirs which sang at the Carol Service, are commented on elsewhere. lt will be of interest to note, however, that T67 boys took part in the Carol Service, and that for the first time, a choir was formed from Bl and Bll and made a most favourable impression. We are very happy to have in the new school building a music room of our own in which to practise. This room in the tower is excellent both acoustically and in size, and we hope that it will always be available for our use. F.G.P. Debahng This year's Selwyn House Oratorical Society was given the name Rho, because this is the seventeenth year of its existence and because Rho is the seventeenth letter of the Greek alphabet. The officers of the society were elected at the first meeting of the year. Gordon Norsworthy was elected president, Christopher Hoffmann vice-president, and James Brunton secretary-treasurer. Meetings were held fortnightly, usually on Friday. The meetings featured three minute speeches, prepared and unprepared. Refreshments were served after each meeting. This school year of l96l-T962 has been a very successful one for the society. We are very grateful to Mr. Speirs for supervising the meetings and giving us his advice on public speaking. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR T961-1962 25 INTER-HOUSE DEBATING The following debates were held to determine the winner ot the LeMoine Trophy. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Mr. Moodey for judging these debates and criticising them. FIRST GROUP - That Quebec should become a separate state. Affirmative: Lucas House-Gordon Norsworthy, John Pike. Negative: Wanstall House-Murray Leiter, Andrew Vodstrcil. That manual labour is overpaid in comparison with mental labour. Affirmative: Macaulay House-Christopher Hoffmann, Robert Diez. Negative: Speirs House-James Brunton, Hugh Roberts. Wanstall and Speirs were winners. SECOND GROUP-That a capital punishment should be abolished. Affirmative: Lucas House-Gordon Norsworthy, John Pike. Negative: Macaulay House-Christopher Holtmann, Robert Diez. That total disarmament is desirable. Affirmative: Wanstall House - Andrew Vodstrcil, Murray Leiter. Negative: Speirs House-Stephen Price, Jon Scott. Macaulay and Speirs were winners. THIRD GROUP-That China should be admitted to the United Nations. Affirmative: Macaulay House-Christopher Hoffmann, Robert Diez. Negative: Wanstall House- Peter Fialkowski, Murray Leiter. That Canada should acquire nuclear arms. AFFirmative: Speirs House-James Brunton, Jon Scott. Negative: Lucas House-.lohn Pike, Gordon Norsworthy. Wanstall and Lucas were winners. PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST The preliminaries ot the annual Public Speaking Contest were judged this year by Mr. Hill. The following is a list of the finalists and their topics. Christopher Hoffmann: The Federal Bureau of Investigation. Murray Leiter: The Gateway to the Eighth Sea. Gordon Norsworthy: The Development of Canadian Aviation. Robert Diez: Man Under the Sea. Stephen Price: Procrastination. Stephen Price was judged the winner, Murray Leiter second, and Robert Diez third. The judge was Mr. Scott Kneeland, principal of Roslyn School, to whom we were most indebted for criticism and commendations. Literary Competition As on previous occasions, Mr. Moodey has very kindly judged the eftorts of the contestants in the three sections of the annual magazine literary competition. Prizes were awarded to Stuart Cryer, John Matheson, Gordon Norsworthy in the Essay, Poetry, and Short Story competitions respectively. House points were awarded for commendable contributions in the Poetry section to Pembroke MacDermot, John Mappin, Christopher Laxton and Timothy Frueh: in the Essay section to Gerald Smith, Michael Darling and Robert Monteith, in the Short Story section to Billy Wilson and Michael Pike. SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE THE BUYING OF A DRESS The clock on the mantle-piece iingled out four, As Mrs. O'Donnell walked into a store. As she seated herself she discovered with glee That the dress she admired so was practically free. She summoned a salesman who corrected her speech By saying the dresses were twelve dollars each. She flew to a passion of fury and rage, And the clerk thought it silly of a woman her age. So he summoned the owner who silenced her fast, By saying thot those prices were used in the post. And so the old woman at last bought the dress, And her speedy departure the two men did bless. THE LONELY VALLEYS Down beyond the river, where the roses were red, J. Matheson, Form 3A. There the moss lay thick and green ln the lonely valleys. There, lovely thrushes sang their daily songs, and scattered to and fro, Down beyond the river, ln the lonely valleys. Timothy Frueh, Form TB DINOSAURS The Dinosaurs were animals That were very big, Not like our usual horse or cow, Or pig. The Dinosaurs were animals That lived long ago In lands that had no snow. They ruled the earth for T40 Million years, And when Tyrannosaurus Rex hunted Everyone was in tears. The old Podokesaurus wasn't Very tall, He was only two feet Small. The heaviest was heavier than Everyone. The Brachosaurus weighed Many a ton. The Allosaurus was the terror Of his day, When he was 'round everyone Fled away. Sixty million years ago, The last ot them did go. J. T. Mappin, Form A2. R THE SCHOOL YEAR 1961-1962 27 SUBJECTS Geography is fun to do, And sometimes we have something new: Countries, people, rivers, trees, Valleys, mountains, lakes and seas. Arithmetic we have to learn, But how those tables make me burn! Writing has to be so neat, lt's something you have got to beat. Reading l like best of all- Even more than playing ball. History is full of fun, About great battles being won. Then theres French. lt's nice to do, With verbs and conversation too. Then come Scripture, Singing, Gym - And that is almost everything. Last of all, we love our lunch, And line up for it in a bunch. We eat so much we almost burst, And always try to finish first! Christopher Laxton, Form Bll, SCHOOL School! oh, what a dreaded thing For most of us to swallow! Did I hear the school-bell ring? I hate a note so hollow! Subjects that I find the worst Are things like mathematics. Other things with which l'm cursed Are the school's fanatics. They are in the staff and boys- Oh, what a quaint collection! The last are noted most for noise, The others for correction! P. L. MacDermot, Form lllA 23 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE WHY AM I ODD? I am a seven-year old girl, and I live in Little Rock, Arkansas. Our house is not very large, it has only three rooms and a bathroom. No one in the city will go near me, or else they yell, or throw sticks, or hit me. Why do they do these things? I think it is because my skin is brown lat least, my mother told me thatl, but this is not a good enough reason. My mother also told me that further north, where there are not so many negroes, nobody yells at them, and they do not have to sit at the back of the bus. Some people do not like me because I live in a dirty house and do not go to school some days. I can't help it, for since my father cannot get a job we have a small house, and some days it is dangerous for me to go to school, and there are no children in the classroom when I am in school, so that I am all alone. 1 I have one girl friend, She does not want to let people notice that she likes me- maybe because they will get mad at her, too. She says her parents have told her not to play with ch'ldren like me. Still, I do not understand why people do these things. Sometimes I wish that I had not been born, or that my mother had white skin, and I had a nice, big, clean house. Why cannot people with brown skins do bad things to people with white skins? I would not take advantage of this, as they do with me. I am not ugly, and I do not talk differently from my classmates. I have iust as much right to everything as they have, but they go to more places, see more movies, and get more allowance, than I do. So why am I treated this way? Why am I odd? Stuart Cryer, Form IV. THE BEAUTY OF THE CAT The cat is a very beautiful and extraordinary animal. It looks very sleek when standing erect. It is fast and sure footed. A cat has the beauty of a soft white cloud on a gentle breeze. The cat is graceful and full of poise. It has very sharp claws and soft padded feet. The cat's long tail is cocked in a perky way as it struts along. Cats like to be patted, stroked softly, and caressed. Did you ever notice how a cat licks its fur? I find that cats keep themselves clean this way. Cats are playful and make cute pets, but if you annoy them, they will scratch you. The cat's eyes are a beautiful green. Nature allows the cat to see in the dark. Their eyes shine very brightly, and look like two fireflies. I think that a cat is a wonderful animal and I would like very much to get one very soon. Michael Darling, Form IA. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1961-1962 29 A DAY IN THE FOREST At prime, the sun's arrival is announced by the dim gray light in the east which dispels the stars from the heavens. On the sun's first appearance, it casts its warm rays on the cold gray wilderness. All at once the sleepy forest comes to life, the birds singing in the trees. Suddenly the cry of a crow comes to our ears, contrasting sharply with the pleasant song of the other birds. Meanwhile, chipmunks and squirrels scamper hastily about gathering nuts. The lovely scene is broken by a fox stalking prey for breakfast, then successfully returning to his den. At the other end of the forest, a deer satisfies its thirst at a sparkling brook. As the day grows older, the sun attains the summit of its arc, casting more direct rays on the earth. As the afternoon grows old, the sun is well on its descent to the west and the woods quieten down. At sunset, the sun resembles red hot coal straight from the Ere, and the whole horizon of mountains seems to be ablaze. Then, slowly, the sun hides behind the mountains, leaving the earth pleasantly warm. The stars and moon come out to light up the night, and Mother Nature goes to sleep after a hard day's work. She leaves only the howling wolves and the hooting owl on guard during the night. Can we also go to sleep feeling that we have accomplished something during the day like the sun? Gerald Smith, Form IV. SHIPS ARE FASCINATING Ships are really fascinating, when you stop to think of their origin and the way they have changed and developed over the centuries. The first boat was most likely merely a floating log, that someone discovered could hold up a man in the water. Later, it was discovered that a better boat could be made by hollowing out the upper side of the log, and thus the first dug-out was invented. The ancient Britons gathered small branches and wove them into round baskets large enough to hold a man. Then they covered the bottom and sides with animal skins and this they called a coracle. North American Indians built canoes with light wooden frames covered with birch bark. Canoes are still popular, but are now covered with canvas instead of bark. ln the far North, Eskimos made kayaks out of driftwood frames, covered with animal skins, with a small hole in the top for one man to sit in. The paddle had a blade at each end. These are still in use today. Eskimos also built larger sea-going skin boats called umiaks, to hold about eight men, for hunting seals and whales. Ancient boatmen felt the great power of the wind. They found it difficult to paddle against it, but easy when the wind was at their backs. By standing up and holding their cloaks wide to catch the wind, they could make their boats move without paddling. Thus they discovered the sail boat. Egyptians built sailing ships two thousand years before Christ. 30 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE The Phoenicians learned about ships from the Egyptian traders, and then began building ships of their own, that could hold great cargoes. To protect their trading ships from the pirates, they built long, narrow fighting ships with two rows of oars and a sail. Still later, the Greeks built war galleys with three banks of oars and a sail and had a long piece of metal which stuck out in front, which they used for ramming enemy ships. The Romans also made war galleys and had slaves chained to the rowing benches, to do the rowing. A drummer beat out the stroke, so they could all pull the oars at the same time. In the ninth and tenth centuries, Viking ships appeared, which were long and narrow with a single mast, but were pointed at each end, so they could go in either direction. Because the steering oar was commonly used on the right side of a ship, that side became known as the steerboard or starboard. Later, the fixed rudder was invented and placed at the back of the ship, to overcome the fact that the steering oar might become useless, if the ship leaned over in rough seas. During the fifteenth century, Prince Henry of Portugal made many improvements in ships. One was the three-masted ship, which was able to make more use of the wind. By the sixteenth century, Spanish galleons with high stems had their masts rigged with very large sails. They had guns for protection and bigger holds to carry treasure back from the Caribbean. By fifteen hundred, cannon were used on fighting ships and port-holes were invented. By the eighteenth century, ships were stronger and narrower and did not have high sterns. These were known as frigates. By eighteen hundred and nineteen, paddle steamers had been invented, but the first of these used both sail and steam: later they were able to use steam alone. In eighteen hundred and thirty-six, the screw propellor was developed. lt was one of the most important events in the history of ships. Ships later became made of iron and steel and gun turrets were invented, to allow guns to turn and fire in any direction. A big advance in shipping came when the turbine engine was invented. Even to-day turbine engines are used in warships and passenger liners, but they use fuel oil instead of coal. There are many other ships which are fascinating, especially the atomic submarine, the Nautilus. This submarine can travel around the world, without once coming to the surface. Atomic fuel marks the beginning of a new era in world shipping. Robert Monteith, Form IV. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1961-1962 31 THE EMBEZZLER There was another robbery last night, Mr. Winters. Oh no! That's the third one this month. Are there any leads this time? No, it's the same as before. All the money was there when we quit work, and the guards didn't see or hear anything. Well, that did itl l'm calling in a private investigator. See if you can find me a fairly good one, Bill. All right sir, l'll get right on it. As Bill King walked out of the office, his boss, Robert Winters, who was managing director of a large automobile factory, began chuckling to himself. He was sure that a private investigator would not suspect someone who had hired him. About six months before, Winters, who had always been somewhat greedy, had started embezzling his companys money. At first he had taken a little at a time, but caution had given way to impatience, and he began to take as much as he could. ln another month he planned to leave the country. Soon Bill King returned with the name of the Don Tailor Detective Agency, that had been recommended by one of the employees. Two weeks later, Winters had occasion to work late one night. Half an hour after everyone had left, he put aside his work, walked into the next room where the safe was, opened it, and began to empty it. This was to be his last robbery before flying to ltoly the next week-end. He counted the money carefully, there was S50,000. He now had almost half a million. He was careful to avoid the guards when he left, as he had always been, just in case one of them was smart enough to put two and two together, and drove home very contented. The next day, during the course of the morning, Bill King was questioning the guards and taking notes. This disturbed Winters slightly, and so ot the end of the day he called King into his office. 'Yes sir? King asked as he entered. 'l see you've been doing some investigating Bill' said Winters. That's right, sir, he answered. Have you found anything? Yes sir, l believe I know who the thief is. 'tThat's very good, said Winters, trying to keep his composure, How did you do it? 'Well sir, none of the guards remembered seeing you leave last night, even though you were working late. This seemed very strange to me, then, with a little concentration l realized that to the best of my knowledge you had been working late every night that there was a robbery. More questioning showed that guards hadn't ever seen you come out. lt all fits together. As he finished, Winters lifted a revolver which was fitted with a silencer and shot him twice. Then, unscrewing the silencer, and stuffing the gun into his pocket, he grabbed 32 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE the small suitcase which had the money in it from a drawer, and ran out into thc street. He was met on the sidewalk by two men, one was in a police uniform, and the other he recognized as Don Tailor, his own detective. Mr, Winters, you are under arrest said the officer, 'and don't bother using the gun in your pocket, it's loaded with blanks. You're lying! Winters half screamed. I'm afraid he isnt came a voice from behind him. Winters wheeled around to see Bill King unharmed beside the door. Then it was all planned, he muttered. That's right, said the olTicer, ''Anything-you-say-may-be-held-against-you-kindIy-come- with-me. G. Norsworthy, Form V. FRIEND OR FOE? The wind was blowing, and the rain beating down. Suddenly I heard a knocking at the door. I was a little iittery, for I had heard on the radio that robbers were loose in the district. My parents were out, and I was alone. I did not know what to do, for they had told me not to open the door to any strangers. But how was I to know if it was a stranger or not? The chain on the door was broken. If it had not been, I could have opened the door to see who it was, without letting them get in. The knocking grew louder. I tried to look through the window, but it was too dark to recognize anything but the dark outline of a figure. I called to ask who was there, but the wind was growing louder, so that whoever it was did not hear me-or even if he did, he did not reply I thought of the story I had just been reading-a spooky one about a ghost- and this only added to my fright, By now I was nearly jumping out of my skin. Then, suddenly, there came a flash of lightning and a crack of thunder, and all the lights went out. In the complete and utter darkness I found myself more scared than ever. By now the tapping at the door was continuous. Suddenly I braced myself and asked myself, What am I? A man or a mouse? What am I afraid of? Groping my way to the hall, where I knew there was a torch, I crept to the door and unfastened the lock. Shining the torch at the person outside, in the hope that it would dazzle him if he was unfriendly, I flung the door wide open. l've come back for the Latin book I forgot this afternoon, explained my friend Mark. M. Pike, Form IIIB. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR l96l-1962 33 A DAY IN THE LIFE OF SOONA, AN ESKIMO BOY lt was a fine spring day far in the Arctic Circle, where Soona lived in an igloo with his parents and younger brothers and sisters. Soona was a strong young Eskimo about fifteen years old. On cold spring days, when the food was low, he used to hunt with the men of the tribe. To-day the larder was empty and so the chief ot the tribe ordered a hunt tor meat. All the hunters, including Soona, got together for the hunt. One of the hunters said he had seen tresh polar bear tracks, and led the other hunters to them. For hours they trailed the polar bear through the snow, up hill and down hill. Finally they saw him in the distance, tired and worn out from the chase. Rapidly they started to surround the bear. The bear growled and charged the hunters. The hunters stood their ground, ready to drive their spears into it. The first hunter missed with his spear and the bear struck him with its paw. The hunter fell to the ground covered with blood and remained motionless. The other hunters soon charged in and drove their spears into the fleeing bear. Amongst the first to use his spear was Soona. The hunters skinned, cleaned the bear and divided its meat amongst themselves. Because Soona was so brave tor a young boy, he was given the bear's pelt as a reward tor his courage. The hunter who was struck by the bear was given a fine funeral. The rest of the tribe, including Soona, ate well for many days until all their food was gone and then they would all go on another hunt for food. Billy Wilson, Form 38. 34 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Form Notes FORM V lmagine a football team. To win a game, teamwork is the thing. Without this teamwork a team will never succeed. Good sportsmanship is also a necessity. Now think of Form 5 as a football team. There is teamwork and good sportsmanship to be found in this class. Each and every boy works well in the team to give it the good reputation that this class has. This year has been a trying one on everyone. The addition of three years to the school has made it even harder. And yet, this form has been working well. There have been no problems. Brunton, Hoffmann and Pike are natural rivals. They are at the top of the Form. All three have done well as members of the 'Teamf Dench, Roberts, and Price have done brilliantly in the athletics department. They show the abilities of hard workers and hard players. Diez, Fialkowski, and Scott help to relieve the tension of a tough situation. They give the 'Team' the light-heartedness that many lack. But they do not make a habit of it! Vodstrcil, and Thorn fit into the class well. Thorn is one of the fastest boys in the school's history. He is trying to beat the TOO yard record. Vodstrcil is able at anything and is a housecaptain. Leiter, the author, has tried his best to give you a good idea of what Form 5 is really like. M.J.L. FORM IV Our hero was only a baby when he was BOURNE and a very good CRYER. He grew up to be a private eye. One stormy day in MAY the DOBELL rang. His friend THOM PITBLADO was standing there in the rain. Come in the DOR, LAND sakes, you're soaking , said our hero. I had to FORBES the river to get here , THOM replied. There is a SCHINDLER in town and he has stolen my money. Will you take the CASE? What does this crook look like? asked our hero. He is a big fellow and the MONSTEITH look as though they had been made by a goldSMlTH like BIRKS. What MORGAN I say? shouted THOM. Shut up MAC, LEOD voices bother me replied our hero. lHe was a trifle MOODYI. Still, being a GOODFELLOW, he went to the garage and jumped into the BENTLEY. They found their man on the golf course. He was iust about to hit the ball when THOM shouted, i'That's the man . This unnervecl the golfing SCHINDLER who took a big DEVITT and immediately demanded o MULLIGAN. lt's too late. You're under arrest-the CASE is closed? B.D.B. 3 f , LUCAS HOUSE inf ., .,,+..,J.. , acAULAY HOU is Q N J 3-gg .gg JV SE 36 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE FORM IIIA The air was electrified with excitement. The eyes of the world were focused on Ile Ste.-Helene. Professor Stuart Connolly of the McGill Observatory, was on the long distance with Prime Minister John Matheson. We believe there will be no more postponements, sir. The day is clear and beautiful and within a couple of hours we expect to have our astronaut into space. Yes sir, l'm sure it will go up, unless we have miscalculated on the weather. I know it means a lot to your elections sir, but he must have perfect weather. Very well sir, goodbye. It was now six o'clock in the morning, when Canada's first astronaut entered a small room, where at a table were seated Professor Peter Rider and Dr. Peter Grosvenor, two outstanding scientists. We do hope you will be able to get a photograph of that asteroid, which we told you about earlier , said Professor Rider. I cannot begin to tell you what a great help this will be to science , added Dr. Grosvenor. l'm so sorry I can't stay any longer as I am pressed for time with some last minute preparations. Oh, how absent-minded of me, l forgot to wish you well, on your little excursion. Well then-'bon voyage'. No sooner was the door closed behind him, than it was opened again by Dr. John MacPhail, the physician, who had come to give the astronaut his pre-launch examination. Immediately after this came Peter Maase, chief food-chemist, with the astronaut's hearty breakfast. He left hurriedly to supervise the sealing of the tubes of food for the flight. This tiny room was certainly buzzing with activity. Excitement was brewing elsewhere too. Willy Wanklyn, news commentator, for radio station C.F.C.F., captivated the peoples hearts as he was heard relating all the dilticulties the astronaut would have to overcome in space. Back at the base, the astronaut was struggling to get into his space suit. At this moment De Wolfe Shaw, an expert on matters such as these, declared in a solemn voice. There is a defect! The news spread like wildfire, and quickly reached the ears of the renowned Henry Joseph, the designer of the suit, who was immediately summoned to the scene. After a quick look, he screamed. Get me my needle and thread. That seemed to be iust what was needed. At the launching site, Maynard Davis, in even tones gave a detailed account of the happenings to the television audience. Here at the pad , continued Davis, Two young technicians, Preston Gurd and John Moseley have been slaving for two days, and yet they still haven't put the sign Friendship IIIA up straight. There , said Davis pointing to the capsule, is Kenny Carlton, who has been doing a marvellous job simonizing the capsule. Why, I can't see what we'd do without him! On the other end of the scale, Michael Martin, head of Venus Control, seems to have everything in hand. A great surge of excitement swept the base as the big white van approached with Eric Dickman proudly behind the wheel bringing our astronaut Richard Kent. Only last minute touches were made, as the seconds ticked away. The world had mixed feelings of happiness and apprehension. Richard Kent entered the capsule! Then came the awesome moment as the voice of Harold Crabtree echoed throughout the base. 9-8-7-6-5-4,3-2-I. A deafening roar resounded. As the rocket vanished in the heavens, Boo MacDermot, with a look of utter satisfaction on his face, put his notebook in his pocket and rushed off to the offices of the Montreal Bulletin. In Ottawa the Minister of Space Travel, Jody Allison, announced to the Prime Minister the sate return to earth of Astronaut Kent. A-O.K. , cried the P.M. J.A. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1961-T962 37 FORM IIIB ln Form lllB there are eighteen boys Who often sit and make lots of noise. They all have fun, they all do laugh While sitting in their bright new class. There are skiers Sise and Molson M., Scrivener, Barker, and Rankin N. Hockey's best for Martin Tratt, Gray Buchanan, and people like that. We have Molson and Johnston, John and James, Who like to play in soccer games. Danny Roden who heads the class ls not likely to end up last. Willis comes from far away, So is late nearly every day. Pike likes diving under the seas, While Oliver travels on water-skis. One boy this year likes telling myths, These all of course are Geoffrey Smith's, Stewart has travelled far and wide, While Connolly's learnt to horse-back ride. Last but not least is Wilson's yell When he hears the ringing of the bell. This noisy bunch including me Are all in this year's Form lllB. Mr. Tees has helped us here Through good and bad during this year. B.T. FORM IIA Having a form newspaper may not be an original idea, but is proving satisfying to those who are contributing considerable time and effort to make the 'EAGLE STAR' a monthly paper. John McCallum is Editor with John Corsley as his assistant. These two count the marks they lose in a fort-nightly period on the fingers of one hand, The treasurer can ask more questions in five minutes than the rest of the class in the whole day!-No, not MULLER? Ludolph persuades his father to print the 'EAGLE STAR' so well and then give the proceeds to the Red Cross. Michael Hoffmann gathers the 'highbrow' contributions, while Robert Ostiguy collects the jokes and riddles for the paper. The form's artist is Tim Ainley. Whether it be summer or winter, Pokey Dobell is glad to go fishing. Beside this restful pastime he plays on the Under-T2 and Under-l3 Hockey teams. Gregory Weil was 33 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE also on the Under I2's and David Galt on the Under-l3's. These two were our soccer stars and Gregory won the Gym Crest. George Hodgson and Michael Culver wish that the school had winter headquarters in Stowe or Mont Tremblant. Michael won the Intermediate Ski Meet. Tom Molson looks forward to the sports and repeated success, meanwhile he practises Yoga! John Drummond has a profitable business during the hockey season, for he sharpens skates. Ken Tait our prize-fighter says it is cheaper to skate on his ankles. Chris Phillips finds life full of fun and takes any opportunity to ask questions. On the quiet side is Michael Fitzpatrick who keeps his thoughts all to himself, Jamie Copping looks almost hurt if he is disturbed by a question in class. They say Brian Cusack eats like a bird, unless greens are on the menu, then he will have his fill. David Rovins always tries to break the sausage-eating record. He is an active member of the 9070 Club. Per Amundsen's voice soars above the lower sounds, especially on singing days. Our globe-trotter, Eli Daniels, made the sun-worshippers envious on his recent return from Florida. Tony Smith, like his form master, came up from Form IB. We were sorry to lose Nelson Vermette to the bright lights of New York City at Christmas. B.R. FORM IIB From the pages of literature come the following characters with apologies to Robert Louis Stevenson and Sir Walter Scott:- CHARLES HAWKINS-a red-haired bundle of energy who transferred to the Admiral Selwyn Inn and set out to find the treasures in the grammar text. He never got stuck in an apple barrel but he had many a rumble on the snowy slopes at the side of the rink in his coracle. The CAPTAIN-Mark Bones, mate on the old IB which terrorized the merchantmen on the Redpath Main for a number of years. He appeared at the door of the Admiral Selwyn Inn one day, his briefcase following behind him in a hand barrow, his unruly hair hanging over the shoulders of his black blazer, soiled by a scuffle on the rink. His cane marks were hidden beneath his three pairs of sea pants and he was singing that old sea song, Yo ho ho and one, two, three, l'll get away with it, iust you see. BLACK VIGER-he visited his old mate at the Admiral Selwyn and was last seen in full flight down the stairway, the Captain in pursuit. Just at the door the Captain aimed at the fugitive one last tremendous cut with his ruler which would certainly have split him in half had it not been intercepted by the big noticeboard at the entrance. DOCTOR MILLER - He warned the Captain about the dangers of too much TV and helped to organize the defence against Long John Wyllie's mutineers. He was not only a doctor but a magistrate and in this latter capacity he threatened to have the Captain hunted down and routed out if he heard a breath of complaint against him. LONG JOHN WYLLIE-leader of the mutineers who fought tooth and nail with Squire Weigel and Doctor Miller, two newcomers who threatened to unseat him. By the powers, he would often say with a bellow of wrath, l'll cut them down like so much pork, you may lay to that. Mr. ARROW-the mate of the IIB who sat up so late one night reading that he fell into the sea and was last seen heading in the direction of Hawaii doing the Australian crawl. SQUIRE WEIGEL-He told nobody about the port he sailed for but pursued with a purpose the treasures that lay hidden in the literature and mathematics books. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR l96l-1962 39 Captain ALAN BYRNETT-a good navigator, particularly in rough waters. He organized the defence of the stockade against the attack of the mutineers and objected to the call of a referee when a gauntlet was thrown down at his feet in the scuffle at the blockhouse. BEN PALMER - he was marooned for three years on Redpath Island. Sometimes he would think of his textbooks and a bite of cheese but most of his time was spent thinking of a black rubber disc and a boomerang that he hunted with on the icy patches. BLIND PEWDEL-he rallied the forces of Macaulay House for a stand at the goalmouth but was run down by the revenue oFficers of Wanstall House. His comrades at the end deserted him, whether in sheer panic or out of revenge for his ill words, no one knows. MCGREGOR HANDS-Flintis gunner who lay wounded on the deck after disposing of red-cap but regained sufficient strength to chase Hawkins into the shrouds only to be knocked from his perch by a random shot. As he fell, his flailing ruler cut a deep groove in his desk and the mark remains to this day. JAMIE GRAY-he came out of the hold after a sudden scuffle and sound of blows when Captain Byrnett appealed to the faithful hands to loin him. He lived through the mutiny and with his share of the treasure he purchased a lead husky and retired to the hills in the north country. PHILIPPE DE BOlS GUILBERT-A haughty Norman Knight of the House of Speirs who asked if the Disinherited Knight had confessed himself when the latter challenged him to mortal combat on the lists at Westmount. The whistle had no sooner sounded than the two champions, mounted on skates, vanished from their posts with the speed of lightning and met at centre ice with the shock of a thunderbolt. Their sticks burst into shivers and had not the laces on his skates burst, the Norman might not have fallen. BRIAN THE SAXON-His vows bound him never to step more than three paces from his own desk to meet anyone not sharing the blood of llB royalty. He defied all newcomers and when his supremacy was questioned he rose to the occasion and turned back most of the challengers. NEIL FRONT DE CRYER-He opened the gates of Torquilstone to the captives from IIA and later attempted to extract ransom from them. He fell before the fury and strength of the Black Knight in spite of his agility on the trampoline and his mastery of the horse. MICHAEL IVANHUGH-spent many years in pursuit of learning in the Holy Land of Mount Royal before arriving at the gates of Selwynwood. He participated in the tournament at Lower Canada and although not wounded in the lists he was assailed by flu and was not well enough to be carried in a litter to the Castle of Ashbury three days later. DAVID, THE BLACK KNIGHT-appears first as the Black Sluggard who comes to the assistance of the Disinherited Knight in the tournament at Westmount, and after knocking Neil Front de Cryer and the noble Athelstane senseless to the ground, he resumed his apathy and left his leader to fend for himself against Philippe de Bois Guilbert. HUGH DE BRACY-disguised himself in ski clothes and attempted to carry off a fair prize in the forests and hills of St. Sauveur. Although unsuccessful in his quest he bore no grudge and yielded to his conqueror when the latter's name was whispered in his ear. ATHELWEXLER OF CONINGSBURGH-the owner of Coningsburgh Castle in Hampstead. He was slow to anger but when he believed Philippe de Bois Guilbert was about to ride off with his briefcase he struck down those around the Norman before he was himself levelled to the ground. D.M.B. AO SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE FORM IA Dear Dorling, Bourke, Clark, Despic, Dodd and Dawes, I rogo you non hate your magistros. Pitt, Fisher, Fuller, Graham never say, IWhen sternly toldl, Get lost, o magistre. Give ear, MacFarlane, Oliver and Lester When monet you at times magister vester. McKenzie, Hadekel and Ostiguy, Hear well the verba of your magistri. McLeod, Monteith and Usher-Jones, heed some, IAlthough you love him notl your magistrum. Inglis and Moseley, May, I beg you know Those things told vobis all ab magistro. Fitzpatrick, Mills lof ex-discipuloruml Take wishes good of boys and magistrorum. And cari all, be sure, vos amat still That tyrant, your magister, Mr. Hill. J. P. H. FORM IB What is more rewarding than teaching a class of active, inquisitive, young minds? Form IB is just this type of class, as the following overheard conversation might suggest. Now today, boys, we are going to talk about how the Greeks drove out foreign invaders. As you have all done the reading assignment on this subiect we will start with a few questions. A pause. Leopold, who were the foreign invaders? About my marks, sir. . And what has that to do with foreign invaders? Lazar? Well, sir, Leopold says his marks are foreign to him, and I think. . Gurd? Please, sir, may I be excused? No. Seely? It seems to me to be a question of defining foreign, sir. What is foreign to Leopold is not necessarily foreign to me or the Greeks for that matter. A profound observation, and I see by the nodding of heads that Ayre and Boggs agree with you, Yes, Miller? Our maid comes from Greece, she's foreign. She does not, Miller! You told me she came from Egypt. 'fTyler! Who asked you for any comments? Sorry, sir, but Miller told me she came from Egypt. Isn't that right, Fricker? Yes, sir, I think I heard Miller say so or was it Turkey? Never mind MilIer's maid. Gurd? Sir, I don't think I can wait. Try. Roy? Sir, I have o book at home all about foreign cars. Would you like me to bring it to the next history class? EIRS HOU v- AfiL.4- ' A 'i' WANSTALL HOUSE Qu. 6--an 42 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE 'Alt might be an idea. Shaddick! Before you swallow that ink bottle take it out of your mouth and put it away. Cahn? Hurum says that foreign matter is the stuff that we find in our milk at break. lwasn't thinking of that kind of foreign. Yes, Blakely? Please, sir, would you tell Gaiennie to stop hitting me on the head with his ruler. Am I to assume, Blakely, that it is all right if he hits you anywhere else? Well, sir, if he hits me onthe head I can't think about the question. Snowball? Sir, Gurd looks sick. Gurd, if you really have to, then go. By the way, where is Frueh? Schroeter? A'He's sick too, sir. He thought we were going to have a test today. Gordonl Jennings! Are you dreaming? No, sir, we were thinking. 'iWell, in future don't think with your eyes closed. Yes, Maase? Are we going to make any notes on 'foreign', sir? Yes, and next week be prepared to discuss 'invaders'.' Quanti Est Sapere W. L. V. FORM AI A GIFT FOR PETER The last day arrived for Peter Fox at Selwyn House, his father being transferred to another city, Ten minutes before the bell rang for assembly, one could hear the Al classroom in a noisy debate that slightly resembled one in the United Nations. A. Kerr the first secretary was taking notes of gift suggestions in his precise handwriting. Campbell, lversen, Stapleton and Goldbloom, the hockey experts, suggested a new hockey stick for Fox. Wilson, Corbett Cid Grossman offered to inscribe his name on it. It didn't seem an original idea, so the debate continued. Stewart and Dickman, both great bowlers, thought of inviting Fox for an afternoon at the bowling-alley. The non-bowlers in the class protested. McLernon came up with one, that made the class dream of summer vacation. He wanted to start a collection to buy Peter a surf-board. The boys became silent, . . . an unusual experience for Al indeed. They realized that actually these were the things they themselves were wishing for. McDougall offered his ruler, having four rulers and seven erasers at the class's disposal. They made free runways on their desks when the teacher was not looking. After all what would Al do without these runways? Offer rejected. A book on travelling was Atack's and Zagorin's idea. For a moment it looked as if the class accepted. There was a new problem arising rapidly. Travelling? But to which country? Atack, remembering a particular incident which happened to him and his mother at an old ruined castle in England was determined to buy a book on England. As for Zagorin, he simply had to buy a book on Spain. lsn't the bullfiight the most exciting event in one's life? Especially if one happens to go to Spain like Zagorin, but never gets to see one? Clarke and Scott agreed that there is no sport like swimming. A new swimming suit therefore is the answer to the big question. This wasnt any good. J. Cowen being the all around reporter, stood at the door and gave his warning for the bell. Warwick realized that he has been wasting time. His spelling homework not done, he searched feverishly for his book, which he had, of course, left at home. Purvis, the class dreamer and philosopher, had not yet solved the world problems, ancl wasn't at this time ready to take part in such down-to-earth discussions. The bell rang, Kerr reported no decision, the meeting must adjourn. There was a sudden bark, followed by shocking silence. Willy Molson ran in, a dog slipped out of his arms, rushed by lversen's desk, now sat under Stapleton's, now by-passed Atack's. Grossman caught her, passed her on to Hastings. Molson flew to the rescue, the bell still rang, Clark swung at the closet door and the dog landed into safety, ls there any doubt as to what Peter's gift will be? E.S. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1961-1962 43 FORM All Andrew was standing in line, dreamily poking the Deanie ahead, when suddenly a white Southam ran by, muttering under his breath, Oh! The Duchess, the Duchess! Oh! Wont she be savage if l'm late, prying out of his pocket as he ran, a much too large hymn book, and slipping silently into place as the procession started forward. On, on, on. Would they never come to the gym? At this rate we'll end up in the basement, thought Andrew, and then how shall we ever get any lessons done? But there was a sudden turn and he was in the gym with what looked like hundreds of small fry of all sizes. With the opening chord of All things might be beautiful, Andrew watched lazily as Lobsters Shenkman and Cowans began a quiet quadrille to the music, trying to stand on each other's toes, while Oyster Hone dropped his hymn book. Before he could see who won, he was back in the classroom with the faces around him looking much as usual, and Duchess Markland sitting nursing a piece of chalk. Dodo Vassiliades and Canary McCorriston were sharpening their pencils, and their tongues, Eaglet Clarke and Lory Davis were struggling to sort out books, while Hare Craig was wandering round carrying a bag of gray gymeclothes on his head and trying to find some place to park them. Talking of axes, the Duchess screamed, l'iAs if anybody had been talking of axes, thought Andrew.l Off with the heads of seven maids and seven mops, and tell me how many grains of sand they swept away in half a year. Do we do it by derision? squeaked Dormouse Peck. lt's uglification to get the answer to that, said Hatter Hodgson. But Lion Witkov roared, lt's distraction or nothing. No, the Deanie philosophised, ambition alone will work that one out. Gryphon Galt lifted up both rulers in surprise. Beautification is what we need for seven maids, Deanie, You are a simpleton! May we work it out by Drawling or Stretching? asked Oyster Hone Or Fainting in Coils? suggested Caterpillar Benbow who sat curled up with several pencils joined point to eraser, and with one end in his mouth, for all the world like a snaked hookah. Cheshire Chambers grinned good-naturedly and said, lt depends entirely on what we want to find. As we're looking for sand, we should start immediately for Florida. Do you agree, Duchess? But the Duchess had vanished. Passing Footman Roy, Andrew saw Father Lewis, neatly balancing a hockey stick on the end of his toe. Have we got to games already? thought Andrew. Things seem very peculiar today! But when Father Lewis said i'Geography, Andrew breathed a sigh of relief and took out his history book. Come, he said to himself, this looks better. Walrus Mappin and Carpenter Schouela stood up and started to sing, How doth the little lndian Improve his shining spear, And wrap his beaver furs about Each Frenchman's curly ear. Andrew knew they had not done their homework and trouble would ensue, but Father Lewis smiled and said, lt was the Left Ear, you know! A4 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE White Knight Keeler clattered noisily from his desk, but before he could begin, Youth Bala was on his leet. You are bright, said Youth Bala, and your muscles are strong, For boxes that have to be mounted, And you know your Geog. from here to Hong Kong, Can you tell us how sand can be counted? Unicorn Reardon butted in, l'll tell thee everything I can. But Father Lewis took his chalk and began to write. I have answered all questions from here to next week, And the answer to that is absurb. Do you think I can listen all day while you speak? The bell went. You all must have heard. C.l.M. - with apologies to Lewis Carroll. I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X FORM BI THE I0 COMMANDMENTS OF THE PERFECT B-ONER Thou shalt through thy excellent work be a great contribution to the class. IS. Beck, G. Boswell, A. Culver, C. Hendery, A. Victor.I Thou shalt be as quiet as a mouse but as efficient as an ant. IJ. Cooper, T. Warren.I Thou shalt possess the key of many a language. IJ. Besso, M. Walker.I Thou shalt be deft with pencil and tools. IM. Elder, I. Fisher.I Thou shalt be the pride of thy gym master. IR. MacDougall.I Thou shalt be rockets on ice. IM. Reade, J. Ronalds.I Thou shalt specialise in door-holding. ID. Bottomley, T. Stoker, B. Molson.I Thou shalt during the winter months always tie thy boots. IS. Disher, S. Schouela.I Thou shalt not scatter thy possessions all over the corridors. IR. James.I Thou shalt learn the golden value of silence. IJ. Brunet, J. Motter.I .I D JUN! R H IR FORM A6 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE FORM Bll First lesson only seconds away. The door burst open, and with a bound Boggs was at his desk, books open, ready to go. The others filed in like ants, and proceeded to shake off the effects of a long sleep. Register was called without much trouble, although Gordon was undecided whether he was present or not! History books out! The race was on. McCallum had a commanding lead when he reached the cupboard, but Clark and Burstyn were hot on his heels. The pencil sharpener whirred, and Grosvenor ground his pencil to shreds-for the fifth time that morning! 'lWhat are we doing in gym, Sir? chorused Gray and Norsworthy. Morler produced twenty new pencils from his school bag, armed for whatever notes might appear on the board, while Lee and Isaacs were still trying to make up their minds whether to sit or stand for the lesson. Who was the King that conquered Wales? Hands shot up like rockets, Doulton and Laxton jumped up, so as to be sure that I would see them. After five wrong answers, Pollak, afraid he might not be asked, took his life in his hands and answered out of turn! Luckily, he was correct. Can we draw the picture of the knight on his horse, Sir? the artists Dick and Stinnes pleaded. 'Turn to page 42. Coloured cards spilled to the floor from MacDougall's hands. They are all about history, Sir, he said meekly, trying to excuse himself. Oh yes, Sir! Demers eyes lit up, theres one there with a soldier's head cut right oft! Tyler's arm drooped from holding up his hand so long. Can't find my book, Sir. I've got two, said Boyd- One of them is yours, Tyler. How did it get into my desk?! l wondered! J.M.L. FORM C 'lWe were brothers all ln honour, as in one community, Scholars and gentlemen. 'A Poet's Epitaph' lWordsworthl The boys of FORM C compose a bright, lively, and interesting group. They all moved up together from Form D with the addition of three new boys. ROSENTHAL joined in September and has serenaded us from time to time from the back of the room. GROOME and PITT entered after Christmas and were welcomed by all. AGNEW is the class antiquarian, specializing in Egyptology, particularly mummies. CORISTINE is our biologist, his main areas of interest at the prcsent being snakes, frogs and turtles. Many boys in FORM C excel in art work, among these are CLARKE, KNIGHT, FONTEIN and AINLEY. The latter two are our linguists, in Dutch and Spanish respectively. WOOLER and WALFORD are our mathematicians. USHER-JONES is good at sports, as are SCOTT, NERCESSIAN and ELLIOTT. RODEN is our business manager, making up in organization what he lacks in size. PEDVIS, KAPLAN, CHENOWETH and LEOPOLD like school so much that they even stay on in the afternoons. L vw. .x 'N ,J J .F .i :wal em.. ...1w- 3 ,.,-.m.-4-.pw-nm ly, ff- f Freddie Souiham, winner of the Baxter Junior Gym Trophy. atheson wiih M H Mrs, A, Le Pikel 'u c o N .Y D f .Q 5 o .C n. SS Finali Speaking Public Oh slyn School, w Ro of al Princip r. Scott Kneeland, M Centre CE f P Sfephen 00 Shield IT1 GY esenis T P ne Bour .G, J T. nigh: M 48 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE GRAHAM has many good stories to tell, and FITZPATRICK and CHAMBERS form his avid audience. Late arrivers from time to time have included PURVIS, commuting from Chambly, OLIVER from Woodlands and KHAZZAM from Western Avenue. As the boys in FORM C move upward in Selwyn House, we hope they will continue to develop their varied interests, their keen imaginations and their eager desire to attain new knowledge. J.C. FORM D AN ALPHABET OF FORM D A is for ambition. B is for Bourne and Bovaird, Bashful but bright. C is for Case and Chenoweth 1 Who are careful and cheerful Clarke iii and Cottinghcim, Who are challenging and charming. D is for Daniels and Denton 1 Demure and decisive Dickman and Donald Definite and diligent. E is for Evans Elusive and earnest. F is for Fraser Friendly and fun. G is for Goldbloom ii and Groome ii Who are glad and gay. H is for Hale and Hancock Humourous and helpful. I is for interest and information. J is for iustice to all. K is for Karass so keen and so kind. L is for learning. M is for Magor, Mappin, Miller ii, Molson iii: Meritorious, meditative, mischievous, motivated N is for both the novel and the normal. O is for the obiective and the oblivious. P is for Pearson's perception. Q is for quizzical questions. R is for Rankin, Receptive and usually right. S is for Sergeant A scholarly scamp. T is for team-work. U is for the unaffected and undisguised. V is for our motto Veritas. W is for Witkov ii and Wolvin Willing and wise. X is for X's of which there are few. Y is for youngsters who yearn. Z is for zest and zeal. L.E.M C 255 - x X N 9 I UNDER 'IS SOCCER The record in wins for the l96l season is not as glorious as last year's undefeated Xl, but scores do not always indicate the whole sto'y. The team played very well in all the games, and never did they let up in trying. Both losses against Ashbury were attributed mainly to the superb display of defensive work done by the two Ashbury halfbacks. They upset our forward line time and again, and only on a few occasions did our forwards have a shot at their goal. Confidence and skill were regained in the two games against Sedbergh, and at Sedbergh I saw one of the finest displays of team work on the part of any Selwyn House soccer team. Dench on numerable occasions hit the cross-bar, and Case through fine positional play got three out of the four goals. Our defence played a sound game, and Bentley in goals was not overworked by any means. Our one and only game with Westmount Junior High proved to be disastrous for us, and our main fault was being caught out of position. We gave away many inches and pounds to them, and Westmount using their speed capitalized on the faulty positioning of our backs and halfbacks We had quite a few from Form IV who made the team this year and all did very well. Due to iniury we did not see too much of our captain Price, but Pike did an excellent job in his place: Besides Stephen Price and John Pike, the team consisted of John Bentley, Peterdick Mulligan, Christopher Hoffmann, Michael Dench, James Brunton, Hugh Roberts, Melvin Thorn, Andrew Vodstrcil, Stuart Cryer, Jon Scott, Gordon Norsworthy, and Allan Case. Colours were awarded to:-John Bentley, John Pike, Michael Dench, Stuart Cryer, Christopher Hoffmann, and Peterdick Mulligan. J.M.L. GAMES PLAYED For Against Ashbury - Home 0 3 Ashbury- Away l 3 Sedbergh - Home 3 O Sedbergh - Away 4 l Westmount Junior High-Away 0 4 50 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE UNDER 13 SOCCER Fixtures: Ashbury At home Won 2--l Away Won 2-l B.C.S. At home Won 2-0 Away Tied l-l The l96l Under l3 Soccer team was the most successful team that we have had for some years, winning the Wanstall cup back from B.C.S. for the first time for six years. lt was also a very exciting one, the only game in which there was more than a one goal margin was the last one against B.C.S., and that game too was a thriller. The biggest reason for our success this year was the fact that for the first time we had ample time and space for practice. Besides the usual Monday and Wednesday games, we were able to go to Murray Park every afternoon after School and have a hard workout, which would last for about an hour. In this way an enthusiastic group of boys were able to mould themselves into a well functioning unit, and success was our dividend. The final game of the year produced the greatest thrill of the year, and this was a personal one for Philip Thom, as well as for the rest of the team. Up to this game Philip, the captain of the team, had been constantly beset by bad luck, as time after time he missed on what might have been goals. ln the final game, he was responsible for both the goals, and so led the team to victory. A good team like this, of course, does not rely on one man only. Tremendous credit must go to the defensive half of the team who were able to clear the ball well, and move it forward into the other end of the field for the forwards to do their work. The boys who played on the team were: Phil Thom, Captain, Rickie Kent, James Johnston, Murray Leiter, Willie Wanklyn, Gregory Weil, Terry Willis, Barrie Birks, John Moseley, David Galt, Jamie Morgan, and Mark Molson. UNDER 12 SOCCER Sedbergh - At home Lost 2-O - Away Tied l-l The Under l2 Soccer team worked very hard at their practices this year, and showed a very great deal of promise for next year, but they were unfortunate in their games in that they allowed the Carsley Cup to pass out of their possession. Together with the Under T3 team, the members of this team were practising five, and even six times each week preparing for the matches, and there is great hope that they will have profited by this next year as the Under l3 team. Our first game was played in Montreal at Murray Park, but was lost 2-0. After this, the boys set to work with a will to try to restore this loss, but the opposition was too strong, and at Montebello, we could do nothing but tie. One of the features of the Under l2 this year was the presence of Peter Fox, who made the team from Form A, which was quite an achievement. The boys who played on the team were: John Moseley, Captain, David Galt, Vice- Captain, Nelson Vermette, Michael Martin, Michael McHugh, Pokey Dobell, Mickey Hoffman, Neil Cryer, John Rudel, Gregory Weil, Peter Fox, and Jan Wyllie. SENIOR SOCCER TEAM Rear: Mr. Lewis, G. Norsworthy, P. Mulligan, A. Case, J. Bentley, J. Scott, M. Dench, H. Roberts Centre: A. Vodstrcil, S. Price, J. Pike, M. Thom, J. Brunton. Front: C. Hoffmann, S. Cryer. JUNIOR SOCCER TEAM V fi Rear: J. Moseley, B. Barker, M. Molson, J. Johnston, M. Leiter, Mr. Tees. Centre: J. Morgan, R. Kent, P. Thom, T. Willis, B. Birks. Front: G. Well, D. Galt. 52 Fixtures: SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE UNDER 15 HOCKEY Mon. Feb. L.C.C. Lost 6-O Sat. Feb. at Sedbergh Won 8-2 Wed Feb. at L.C.C. Lost 6-l Sat. Feb. at Ashbury Won 5-O Mon. Feb Sedbergh Won 5-2 Wed. Mar. Fathers Lost 4-2 After last year's power-packed team, we approached this season with some trepidation. However, this turned out to be ill founded, and the team worked well, and won fifty per cent of the games. This year, in addition to the regular time that we have always had at the McGill rink, we were lucky enough to have most of an hour each Tuesday evening at the Westmount artificial arena. Of course, some of the players were unable to be there at the rather late hour, but the loyalty and hard work of the rest made this hour a contributing factor to our success. The games we played this year were not unduly exciting, as five of our six games were either won or lost by very decisive scores, but the final Fathers' Match was a thriller, even though we lost. l..C.C. was very rnuch too strong for us, and they were able to capitalize all too often an our defensive lapses. On the other hand, thc two Sedbergh games and the Ashbury game were equally in our favour, and we had our way most of the time, although not without bad moments. The Fathers' match was the best game of the year. All other sports were cancelled that day, and the whole school went to the McGill arena to see their heroes play. ln a very exciting and hard fought battle the fathers overcame a two goal deficit to win 4-2. The hockey season is a long one, and a favourite one for many boys. Although this year was not one of our mast brilliant years, neither was it a bad one. Next year, with an older group of boys, we will see the best hockey that we have ever had. CHARACTERS CASE, Goals-A player who improved tremendously through the year. A stand-up goaler, particularly good on low shots. DEVITT, Defence-lColoursl A very rugged defenceman who mercilessly keeps his opponents away from the net, sometimes to the advantage of the penalty box. MULLIGAN, Defence- lColoursl A big and strong defenceman with very sound positional play, and the ability to pass or carry the puck out of his own zone. BRUNTON, Defence-Although not as big or strong as the other defencemen, he makes up for it by excellent positional play, and a keen sense of anticipation. VODSTRCIL, Defence-Although really more at home as a forward, he shows great enthusiasm and promise for next year. DOBELL, Forward-lColoursl His ability to skate with his head well up makes him an excellent play maker. This combined with his tremendous enthusiasm made him outstanding. PIKE, Forward-lColoursl Vice-Captain of the team. A good shot, good skater, and good play maker. He is most effective at both attack and defence. He is at his best with the team a man short. FATHERS' HOCKEY TEAM X, Q' Q Upper: Mr. Tennam, Mr. Case, Mr. Reardon, Mr. Molson, Mr. Dohell, Mr. Rudel, Mr. Dench. Lower: Mr. Norsworthy, Mr. Tyler, Mr. Iversen. SENIOR HOCKEY TEAM Q 1' Q , ' fz I1 Rear: Mr. Tees, M. Dench, P. Thom, R. Devin, G. Norsworthy, P. Mulligan, J. Brunton. Front: M. Thorn, R. Dobell, S. Price, A. Case, .I. Pike, A. Vodstrcil, S. Cryer. 54 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE PRICE, Forward-lColoursl Captain of the team. A very sound hockey player in all departments. He skates well, shoots well, and passes well. He puts everything he has into his hockey. DENCH, Forward-lColoursl The fastest player with the hardest shot. He is the only veteran from last year's team, His hard play and aggressive desire created many of our best plays. THORN, Forward-A very fast skater with a good shot. When he puts more work into defensive hockey, and the passing game, he will be excellent. ROBERTS, Forward-Probably the most improved player on the team this year. Although not yet a very good skater, his sheer desire and hard work have earned him a very important place on the team. THOM, Forward-A very useful player borrowed from the Under 13. Already an inspirational player, he shoots well, and scored two goals in his few appearances. NORSWORTHY, Defence-Used as a substitute for two games he plays well, keeping his position, and acquitting himself well. , CRYER, Defence-Another player who acted as a substitute, and just missed making a regular position. He plays well and aggressively, and will be most useful on next year's Under-l5. UNDER 'I3 HOCKEY Although the under l3 hockey season could hardly be termed a successful one with six losses in seven games, it did have its bright moments. One of these was the game against Ashbury when our defence played fine positional hockey and our forwards picked up their goals by being in the right place at the right time. Although the outcome was never in doubt, the victory was truly a team effort. Another high point was the third period of the first game against Bishop's when we rallied from o 3-l deficit and almost drew even only to have our hopes of winning shattered by a long shot and a double penalty. In the return game at B.C.S. we played our finest three periods of hockey against a greatly improved hockey team playing at its peak. Spectacular goalkeeping and good defensive work, particularly when shorthanded shared the spotlight with a sustained two-way performance by both of our forward lines. Looking at the darker side, most of the games were characterized by our inability to play sixty minutes of sound hockey. Quite often our strength, which enabled us to stay on even terms through the first period, slowly ebbed and in the final period our play was ragged and uneven-a series of fruitless rushes and defensive lapses. This pattern was particularly apparent against L.C.C. and in the final analysis our skating, which showed as a lack of speed on breakways and an inability to manoeuvre on defence, was our undoing. Philip Thom, the captain of the team, was the most outstanding player on the ice in every game. A fine stickhandler, strong and aggressive, he provided inspired leadership and his end-to-end rushes accounted for 8 of the T8 goals scored by us during the season. Peter Scrivener, the assistant captain, was not only a constant threat on attack but his speed and backchecking ability enabled him to break up many an attack on goal. Special mention should perhaps be made of Molson's playmaking, and tvvo-goal performance against L.C.C., Kent's strong goalkeeping in spite of some of the lopsided scores, and the improved play of the youngest members of the team, Galt and Dobell, who were by no means outclassed in this company and show promise of providing the spark for next year's team. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR l96l-1962 55 The team consisted of Philip Thom, Peter Scrivener, Ricky Kent, James Johnston, Bobby Tennant, Terry Willis, Michael McHugh, Mark Molson, Stuart Connolly, Barrie Birks, David Galt, lan Dobell, John Rudel, Peter Grosvenor and John Moseley. L.C,C. Away Lost 7-2 Home Lost 8-2 Away Lost l0-0 B.C.S. Home Lost 5-2 Away Lost 5-3 Ashbury Away Won 6-O Westmount Peewee Away Lost 6-3 All-Stars UNDER 12 HOCKEY Games Played:- For Against Opponent-St. George's 4 6 Home Opponent-St. Georges 4 4 Away Team: Galt, Weil, Culver, Jennings, Hoffmann, Drummond, Dobell, Rudel, Capping, Ray, Roden, Graham, Cryer, Tratt. Our home game against St. Georges started aff badly in the Hrst period. Both lines were caught out of position, with the result that St. Georges put in three goals against the defenceless goalie, lt was not until late in the second period that concentration on positional play began to give results, in which we equalled the scare. ln the third period, laetter hockey was played by both sides and during the last five minutes of play the combination of Galt, Rudel, and Dobell at forward line nearly gave us a tie, but time ran out too fast. Our return game at St. Georges school proved to be a sound game on our part, but victory eluded us. Our side was strengthened by the return of Tratt in goals, and the addition of Molson, Scrivener, and McHugh. Both teams were now very evenly matched, and play moved up and down the rink keeping bath gaalkeepers constantly alert. Once again the latter part of the third period was well in our favour, but the puck would not get across the goal line, and we had to be content with a draw game. Sound defensive play was always shown by Jennings and Hoffmann, and outstanding forward playing by Galt, Rudel, Culver, Dobell, and Cryer in both games. J.M.L. GYM SQUAD Rear: M. Thorn, S. Price, M. Dench, J. Pike. Centre: P. Scrivener, J. Fricker, Mr. Lewis, S. Cryer, N. Cryer. Front: P. Dodd, P. MocDermot, R. Monteith, G. Weil. GYMNASTIC DISPLAY Once again, owing to the earnest efforts of Mr. Lewis and the staff, the gymnastic display was a tremendous success. Mrs. lan Matheson presented the gym crests at the afternoon performance The following Junior School boys received crests: Jay Rankin Herbert Coristine Robert MacDougall Philip Grosvenor Erik lversen Freddie Southam l Michael Vassiliacles l lForm Dl lForm Cl lForm Bll lForm B21 lForm All lForm A21 Freddie Southom had the honour of being the first recipient of the Hamilton Baxter Cup for the best Junior gymnost. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR T961-T962 57 At the evening performance Mr. J. G. Bourne, the Chairman of the Board, presented crests to the following boys of the Senior School: Patrick Dodd lForm lAl John Fricker lForm lBl Gregory Weil lForm IIAJ Neil Cryer lForm llBl Pembroke MacDermot lForm lllAl Peter Scrivener lForm IIIBJ Stuart Cryer lForm lVl Melvin Thorn Q Worm VI Stephen Price I Stephen Price was awarded the de Wolfe Mackay Shield as the outstanding senior gymnast. HOUSE SKI MEET This year the weather was unfavourable, thus making ski conditions poor. The competition was held at St. Sauveur in late February under the direction of Mr. Iversen, ably assisted by Mr. Blaiklock and Mr, Tees, proved very keen. The senior downhill, held before lunch, was won by Rodney Devitt, followed by Michael Dench, Phillip Thom and Mark Molson, the senior slalom by Michael Dench, followed closely by Andrew Vodstrcil, Mark Molson and Michael Ooodfellow. Michael Culver captured the intermediate slalom followed by John Rudel, Barrie Graham and Barry Pitt, while the intermediate downhill was also taken by Michael Culver followed by John Rudel, John MacCallum and Barry Pitt and Mason Tyler tied for fourth place, The House results were as follows: lst Macaulay 2nd Speirs 3rd Wanstall 4th Lucas THE HECTOR SUTHERLAND TROPHY On March 3rd and 4th a very successful interschool meet was held at Ste, Marguerite. Our team consisted of Rodney Devitt, Michael Dench, Tommy Bourne and Nicky Rankin, ably coached by Mr. lversen. Our team managed to place third against stiff opposition from Lower Canada College, Sedbergh School and Stanstead College. 58 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE BOXING Lightweight Dodd ISI Dodd ISI Clark, J. ILI W AI M ' er 352123, C H S Cryer ii ISI 'Ye' l I cfyef aa ISI Graham, By IMI shoddrck IMI , C'Ye' ii ISI Oliver ii M Shaddlck IMI Bantomweight Awe CW, ' Byrne IMI A W Drummond IWI We l l Rudel IMI Rudel IMI Rude' IMI Amundsen ISI Welterweight 2?CrlaonGFLlMl I Buchanan IMI e em l ' Buchanan IMI I Molson i IMI IMI ' Molson i , . I IMI IM. Culver I ISI I Buchanan IMI Kent IMI Kem WW Connolly, S. IMI I K HM, en Oliver i ILI ' I. . Muller ILI O 'Ve' ' Ill Heavyweight Devlil IWI Moy I IMI Devitt IWI D h lu Dench ILI enc Price ISI Dench ILI Roberts ISI Rohm ISI Roberts ISI Thorn Il.I V House Scores Points Max. 10 MACAULAY 23 l0.00 SPEIRS l6 6.96 LUCAS I5 6.37 WANSTALL 5 2.l7 HOUSE CHAMPIONSHIP, 1960-1961 Lucas Macaulay Wanstall Work 241.21 300.00 232.95 General activities 168.08 155.85 179.74 Football 75.73 97.74 100.00 Hockey 76.19 85.71 100.00 Softball 50.00 16.67 33.33 Skiing 29.63 32.36 35.38 Swimming 25.25 40.00 14.55 Boxing 10.00 7.14 8.57 Athletics 56.25 24.33 60.00 Junior 48.64 50.00 41.28 780.98 809.80 805.80 Max. 1. Macaulay 852.42 2. Wanstall 848.21 3. Lucas 822.08 4. Speirs 740.41 HOUSE CHAMPIONSHIP, 1961-1962 Positions at the end ot the Spring Term: Work General activities Football Hockey Skiing Junior Lucas 265.40 177.55 96.55 100.00 32.66 45.92 718.08 Macaulay 300,00 156.16 65.52 42.55 36.18 50.00 650.41 1. Speirs 2. Lucas 3. Macaulay 4. Wanstall Wanstall 197.86 164.1 1 72.41 97.87 33.62 43.13 609.00 Max. 931.59 908.96 823.30 770.88 Speirs 264.08 176.53 32.15 80.95 33.33 38.09 14.55 8.09 24.33 32.29 703.39 1000 Speirs 289.27 198.1 1 100.00 65.95 34.55 48.28 736.16 1000 Old Boys' Association 1962 ANNUAL DINNER The Annual Old Boys' Dinner was held in the new building of the School on Thursday, March 8th, l962. We were very happy to have a distinguished Old Boy as our guest speaker, The Honourable George C. Marler, Leader of the Quebec Legislative Assembly. Ninety-one came to the dinner, one of the largest turn-outs for some time. Prior to the actual dinner numerous groups toured the building and most seemed to feel that the facilities offered in this new building were a great step forward in the life of the School. Needless to say, a certain corner of the gymnasium was also well frequented by rnost of the Old Boys at some stage during the evening. Dinner was served in the beautiful dining room donated by Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Coristine in memory of their son Christopher. The president, in starting the formalities of the evening, called upon Mr. Donald Maclnnes, one of the members of the first class in l908, to say a few words. Mr, Maclnnes, protesting the lack of warning, nevertheless managed quite a few words, tracing briefly the history of Selwyn House School through its various locations from the time of its founding to the present site. He also displayed for the audience a very bright small pin which had obviously been worn with considerable pride. It was a pin denoting membership in the Yellow Hand Club which had regular meetings after' school in the garage belonging to Sir Herbert Holt. Most boys at this age only get stains from nicotine, two fingers, nevertheless, this was referred to as the Yellow Hand Club. The Honourable George C. Marler spoke on the changing face of Quebec and held the attention of the entire assembly, which is no mean feat at on Old Boys' Dinner, and later was roundly applauded by all. The Honourable Mr. Justice G. Miller Hyde, with a few well-placed and amusing digs, and also publicly stealing one of Mr. Marler's good anecdotes, thanked the guest speaker. The evening ended shortly after TO o'clock. The annual meeting of the Old Boys, usually held in coniunction with the dinner, was held this year as a separate function in May. The next annual dinner is planned for November and it is hoped that those Old Boys attending will again have an enjoyable evening. OLD BOYS' DINNER HV 'if Hon. George C. Marler, Bruce Campbell, Kenneth Smith, R. A. Speirs. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1961-1962 61 NOTES FROM OLD BOYS 1929 ALAN LAMPLOUGH-studied at L.C.C. for three years after leaving Selwyn House, then went to work in the auditing field with the company of McDonald Currie. He obtained his C.A. in 1945 and became a partner of the firm in 1952-he is not married. BOB PACAUD-graduated from McGill in Engineering in 1937 and did research and process control work at the Sarnia plant of Imperial Oil for six years after graduating. Joined the Canadian Army during the war and in Holland, in the Town of Hilversun, met his future wife Eva Pekelhirring. They have two sons and two daughters and are living in Montreal West. After the war he worked for six years with J. E. Donald 8- Company, engineering consultants, thereafter joining the Aluminum Company in the Smelter Division, Montreal head office. 1932 STEPHEN McNUTT-went to Westmount High after Selwyn House, followed by Bishops University and Dalhousie, where he obtained his Arts Degree. He joined the R.C.A.F. during the war and then worked for McKim Advertising, Johnson 8- Johnson, and is now working with Chas. E. Frosst. BOB LUNDON -also went to Westmount High School after Selwyn House, then to McGill for one year, and joined the British Army to become a Major in the Royal Artillery. After the war he came back to Canada and has been working with International Paper in lumber sales. 1933 CLAUDE TETRAULT-graduated in Arts from McGill University in 1938 and studied in France briefly on a scholarship before the outset of the war. Returning to McGill he continued his studies and obtained his Master's in 1940. He joined the Victoria Rifles and later entered the Intelligence Corps and remained with this unit until the end of the war. Graduated in Law in 1949 and joined Duquet, Mackay 81 Weldon becoming a junior partner and recently became General Counsel for Canadian Fairbanks Morse. He has three sons and two daughters. 1941 PAT BLACK-John Wight passes along the information that Pat is with the Canadian External Affairs Department in Canada House, London. He is married, has three children and it is understood he is returning to Ottawa this summer. 1942 TONY DOBELL-is doing cardiovascular surgery at the Royal Victoria, Montreal General and Montreal Children's hospitals. He is married with one son and three daughters. DONALD PATTERSON-John Mappin reports that Donald teaches chemistry at the University of Montreal following two years at the International Research Council. 1945 HOWARD MARKLAND-worked in Scotland for some years after leaving Selwyn House. Developed a fine voice for Scottish ditties and took to his heart a wee Scottish Lassie by the name of Joan Miller and sees Montreal only occasionally as he is working in Windsor with Canadian Gypsum. 1948 ALAN LINDSAY-after attending Bishops College School, took Arts at McGill and played goal for the Inter-Collegiate Hockey team. Undoubtedly the experience gained in Nogi's backyard, wearing the colours of the Skull and Crossbones Club, stayed him in good stead in later years in front of stiffer competition. After working with the Ford Motor Company in Windsor he took business administration at the University of Western Ontario and now is a partner in the firm of Godber, Dinsmore and Lindsay Associates. He married Joan MacQueen and they have two sons. 62 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE 1 949 TIM RUTLEY-obtained his Mechanical Engineering Degree from McGill in 1956, worked with Sherbrooke Machinery Company for two years, and then taught at Selwyn House for the next two years, leaving that sacred institution in 1959 on his way on a trip around the world. Having designed a tent for one or possibly two persons for his exploits around the world, he set off from Montreal to Vancouver, stopping in Toronto to patent the design. Failing to do this because of prior patents, he pushed on westward and was slightly dumbfounded when, it was reported, the tent proved to be so waterproof that during a flash flood one night he and his tent were nearly carried off downstream. Arriving in Vancouver, he decided to work for a year with the engineering consulting company of H. A. Simmons, after which he sold his car and left by boat for Japan. Between touring the Islands and observing the geisha girls, he taught English to Japanese teachers at the University of Tokyo for that first year. For the last two years he has been teaching at the Language School of Athene Francais. This two-year contract will terminate in May of this year and his friends expect to welcome him back to Montreal some time this summer. ANDREW ROSS-gained his B.A. from McGill and has spent several years studying in Switzerland in languages ont arts, and is at the moment in the throes of indecision deciding which path of work to follow. 1950 TONY BOGERT-obtained his C.A. and was married a little over a year ago. Recently, his friends report, he has left Montreal and is travelling in England, exact purpose undetermined. 1951 DAVID SEYMOUR-is attending Denver School at Mines, University of Colorado and is to obtain his Master's in Geology this June. He and his father are supposed to be off to Jamaica on a month's fishing trip during July. 1952 JACK SEGAL-after leaving Selwyn House, Jack took his Junior Motric at Westmount Senior High School and then Engineering at M.I.T. He is now working in hospital administration in Boston-he is married with two children. PETER DARLING-obtained his Mechanical Engineering Degree from McGill in 1960 and is now working as an industrial engineer for Armstrong Cork in Montreal- getting married in June. PETER KROHN-Peter spent two years in France teaching English in a school outside Paris. On returning to Montreal he became editor of Packaging Progress. He is now working for Penthouse Studios, is married and will soon be a father. 1954 CHARLES COLBY-we hear from Tony Maxwell that Charles is graduating from McGill in May with a Bachelor of Engineering degree. He expects to be admitted to the Law faculty at McGill University this fall. He spent last summer working in Sweden. TIM PETERS-graduated last year from McGill University with o B.A., and last fall re-entered McGill in third year commerce. He played hockey for McGill and may possibly take his final year of commerce at Laval University. 1955 BILL HAMBLY-studied at Bishop's College School after leaving Selwyn House, after which he took one year at McGill and returned to Bishop's University studying in Arts. He has been doing part-time work at the radio station in Sherbrooke having a music show of his own. He is also doing part-time iournal work, however, his friend, Colin Moseley, understands that he wishes to go into radio. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1961-1962 63 JOHN McLERNON-also attended Bishops College School, and expects to graduate in Arts from McGill this coming summer, He has played inter-collegiate hockey and football with McGill and is understood to be taking Sabbatical leave to ponder the cares of the world while travelling around Europe this summer. 1956 STEPHEN PARKER-Steve has been a univak operator for some time now with the Sun Life Assurance Company. ln January he graduated from the Radio College of Canada, He plans to enter Sir George Williams University this fall to work towards a degree in Electrical Engineering. He is also quite a sports car enthusiast. PETER VODSTRCIL- Pete graduated this May with his Bachelor of Arts degree from McGill University. While there he has been active in boxing and skiing and is a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. In June, Pete begins an instructive training programme at the head office of the Shell Oil Company. 1958 JOHN STIKEMAN-after three active and successful years at T.C.S. John obtained hrst class senior matric and entered second year engineering at McGill last fall. He played squash for the inter-collegiate team and ioined the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity. NICHOLAS KAIRIS-after spending two years in Phillips Exeter in the U.S.A., Nicholas is now in second year Arts at Harvard. He has obtained a first class standing throughout and wishes to proceed to a Master of Business Administration. 1959 IAN RIDDOCH-Ralph Walker tells us that lan is going back to live in England with his father, who had been posted to Canada for some years. He is thinking of taking his Arts degree and obtaining his Law degree later at a university in England. VINCENT PRAGER-in second-year McGill taking Political Science and Economics, he intends to obtain his B.A. and Law degree at McGill, and is thinking of specializing in marine and aviation law. 1960 STEPHEN AYRE-Gregor Maxwell reports that Stephen was an active member of the senior football team at L.C.C. this fall and will be writing his Junior Matriculation exams in the science division ths year. STEPHEN WELLS - also a member of the L.C.C. senior football team as well as a sergeant in the Cadets, spent last summer at army camp. He is writing his Junior Matriculation in science this year. OTHER NEWS Anthony Wait is reading Honours History at Cambridge University, Nigel Greenwood, after four very successful years at Winchester, has been awarded an entrance scholarship in modern languages to New College, Oxford. He sends all good wishes to his old friends and rivals, like Tim Stewart and Lee Watchorn. 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