Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1964 volume:

X sEl.wYN HOUSE X scl-lool. MAGAZINE V 3 VOL. 35 Y Y WV H K VYFGRHTILE SCHOC3iiYEAR Iggziabzi W 14,7 1 YXUUSE S 434 L,-3,1 0 'N W ra in 1963 1964 - u SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL X TQ f Q xf 2 's .:, it 'J1 5- 1 .xg-5' ' V., I ,5 ii I , . ' m ux - x 'E-'nf . i C J . PA X T 5 I , f l 'L ' ' H I ' X , , ' 1' 5 N ' '-.,- ,M 1 ' 5 o Y A gin Q x 5 a-s '-fl.? ' 4. n, H , , , kg 4-sa. ,' ' '-15 , ri sw . FJ -H Es .nw , .1.,,,.L,..,,.. fu .4 5 ' ig 9 9' , nh., -'-Y'--'-, T' Foreword Editorial Board and Staff The Choir Debating Christmas Entertainment Academic Prizegiving 1963 Literary Section Form Notes Sports Prizegiving 1963 Gymnastic Display Senior Football . Hockey Soccer Skiing House Championship Old Boys' Section CONTENTS C17lOlZ. QM. bzuzy, 1 - Y 1 y v - BE., LD.3.U., E.D., Q. L., B. Ll., 511.219 affilzixfsz uf Lbafsnx Sf3'LuJu:fion THH4 MWSTEP 'g A ' MINISTRE OF DE 'NDUSTRY CANADA LWNDUSTRIE Ottawa, April 1, 1965. Education and educational opportunities are two of the most important requirements of our national life. The educational opportunities are good but there are two aspects which require much encouragement. First, as a rapidly growing country, we need a wider range of educational programs to meet the needs of young people in this age of automation and scientific developmentg second, encouragement to youth to continue with their formal schooling and university studies in order to meet the problems of tomorrow with greater confidence and a greater chance for a stable and successful life. This is the age of rapid and imaginative change, not only in industry but in every other field of endeavour. To keep pace requires mental and physical fitness, and education. This nation is involved in rapidly mounting demands for increased educational opportunities at every level, and as these demands are met, so must advantage be taken of them, A person who lacks knowledge or skills will find his whole life threatened by insecurity. Our society is exposing young people to heavier pressures at younger ages than ever before and your success in the world of tomorrow will depend, to a large extent, on the decisions you make now while you are at school. Take advantage of the opportunities now before you. As a Selwyn House Old Boy, I extend my very best wishes to the School, the Masters and the boys, N - i MN, xi! N Mmm N CC.h. Druryl Ar' '41 'lar E URN BO T. MARTIN, A. CASE, MAY, R, DEVITT, D. Mc S. CRYER, P. THOM, K REAR T. VOWINCKEL PRICE, S. R. DIEZ. OTT, SC VODSTRCIL, J. PER, A. O NTRE: W. S CE LE TER THE HEADMASTER, Mr MOODEY, G. NORSWORTHY, M. LLIPS, , PIKE, Mr. PHI FFMAN, J HO ONT: C, FR FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1963-1964 7 Board of Governors Chairman John G. Bourne, Esq. Vice-Chairman J. Bartlett Morgan, Esq. Honorary Secretary Holbrook R. Davies, Esq. Honorary Treasurer Hugh H. Norsworthy, Esq. Mrs. A. Ian Matheson David Y. Hodgson, Esq. Mrs. A. Blaikie Purvis Allan G. Magee, Esq. David M. Culver, Esq. John de M. Marler, Esq. Alfred M. Dobell, Esq. William M. Molson, Esq. HEADMASTER Robert A. Speirs, M.A. CEdinburgh and Columbia Universitiesj Senior Master F. Gordon Phillips, M.A. fOxford Universityl Senior Mistress of Junior School fMrs.J Christian I. Markland Diploma in Education fLiverpool University! Col. E. G. Brine CMrs.l Laura E. L. Maclean fRoyal Military Academy, Woolwichj iQueen's Universityj CMmeJ Janine Dorland, B.A. J. P. Martin, Esq., B.A., B.Ed. lUniversity of Parisi fMcGill, U. of Montreali fMrs.J Dorothy Gibson Edgar C. Moodey, Esq. iHomerton College, Cambridgei fLondon Universityi fMrs.J Winnifred M. Haugland E. O. Phillips, Esq., B.A. M.A., Ll.L., Diploma in Education fMacdonald Collegei A.M.T. James P. Hill, Esq., M.A. fMcGill, Harvard, Boston, U. of Montrealj iUniversity of Glasgowj CMrs.J Edith L. Howden Brian Rothwell, Esq., B.Sc. Diploma in Education lMacdonald Collegej CQueen's University, Belfastl James E. Iversen, Esq., M.A. Timothy Rutley, Esq., B.Sc. QMcGill Universityj CMcGill Universityl J. Martin Lewis, Esq., Dip. Ph. Ed. M. H. E. Sherwood, Esq., B.A. QSt. Luke's College, Exeterj CCarleton Universityi CMrsJ Erica Sutton Frederick A. Tees, Esq., B.Com. fMcGill University! William L. Verrier, Esq., B.A. fMcGill Universityi LIBRARIAN fMissJ Ethel L. Pick OFFICE STAFF iMrs.7 Ella L. Smart Col. Ross M. Campbell iMissJ Frances H. Gault CMissJ C. W. Severs Gordo Robert Diez SELWYN HOUSE SCHOO Student Officers PREFECTS n Norsworthy Ilmmed. Pas t Head Prefectl John Pike iHead Prefectl Stephen Price L MAGAZINE Chris: Hoffmann Jon Scott Murray Leiter Andrew Vodsrrcil ACTING PREFECTS Duncan McMartin Allan Case Warren Soper Stuart Cryer Thomas Vowinckel Rodney Devitt Thomas Bourne Keith May Philip Thom DEBATING SOCIETY Jon Scott FOOTBALL II963I CAPTAIN Gordon Norsworthy HOCKEY 09631 CAPTAIN Stephen Price HOUSE OFFICERS Lucas House Wanstall House Gordon Norsworthy Andrew Vodstrcil John Pike Rodney Devitt Macaulay House Speirs House Robert Diez Stephen Price Duncan McMartin Jon Scott Magazine Staff EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Robert Diez Stephen Price Murray Leiter Bruce Gill John Carsley William Wanklyn Gordon Norsworthy LITERARY EDITOR Chris: Hoffmann PHOTOGRAPHY EDITORS Thomas Vowinckel SPORTS EDITORS ART EDITOR Stephen Price CLASS EDITORS STAFF ADVISOR Col.: E. G. Brine John Pike Jon Scott James Benson Brandon Ayre Peter Hadekel FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1963-'l964 Awde, Anthony Besso, John Birks, Barrie Carlton, Kenneth Chambers, Geoffrey Chenoweth, John Clarke, Grier Cohen, Steven Cohen, Kenneth Crabtree, Harold Davis, Maynard Ayre, Lawrence Atack, Christopher Barker, David Beardmore, lan Bethell, Ralph Byers, lan Bremner, Dean Brodkin, Richard Byrne, Rory Campbell, Colin Cavanagh, Kelly Chancer, Robert Chrastina, Michael Connolly, John Cousins, Douglas Creighton, Denton Culver, Mark Delmar, Daniel Donald, Richard Dopking, Brian Dorey, James Finkelstein, Jeffrey Fitzpatrick, Brian Gordon, Robert Hamovitch, Eric Hannon, Gregory VALETE, JUNE 1963 Dench, Michael Dodd, Patrick Fitzpatrick, Michael Hale, Jonathan Hancock, Lewis Hodgson, George Howe, Thomas Molson, Thomas Molson, John Muller, Ludolph Nordio, Fredrico SALVETE 1963 - 64 Hopkinson, Nicholas Hyde, Timothy Johnston, Michael Keefer, Wilks Kilgour, Bill Levinson, Samuel Light, James Lovell, Walter Ludgate, David MacCallum, Andrew MacLean, Stephen MacLeod, lan MacTavish, Stuart Marchant, Timothy Mathias, John Molson Morton, Morton, McCoy Nation, Nation, Christopher Derek Peter Lyle Teddy Andrew Noble, Christopher Nonneman, David Odell, John O'Hearn, Michael Oleskevis, Timothy Pike, Michael Rider, Peter Rigney, Mark Roberts, Hugh Rudel, John Sergeant, Christopher Sise, Thomas Stethem, Mark Thorn, Melvin Weigel, Melvin Oliver, Ross Parker, Michael Parer, Mark Paterson, Alexander Pearson, Richard Reardon, Kenneth Rider, Charles Robertson, Scott Robson, Jamie Roper, Christopher Sadler, Jimmy Saletes, Chris Schreiber, Bruce Selye, Michael Selye, Jean Sharp, Anthony Shuter, John Spillane, Nicholas Stewart, David Stratford, Huntly Thackray, David Tobias, Norman Vaughan, Richard Victor, Gary r N4 fl f '-1 59110115 - Q i' . - Editorial With the season of 1964 Selwyn House has come to the end of its transition period. It now has classes from first to eleventh grade, complete laboratory facilities and a greatly expanded sports programme, all of which is administered by an enlarged and very excellent staff. It is very hard to believe that only three years ago we were a small ninth grade school on Redpath Street. Nearly all of the senior class and most of the older boys will still be able to remember the old building but, of course, an increasing number of the smaller ones have only known Selwyn House as it is to-day. Many of them would probably find it hard to believe that until 1961, the school was a building that was originally an old house, or that for lack of better space, the library was in the dining-room. We have indeed come a long way in three years. This season has been the last year of the change over and has seen a great deal of expansion. The faculty has been increased by six people with the addition of Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Howden to the Junior School and with Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Martin and Mr. E. O. Phillips ioining the Senior School, along with the return of Mr. Rutley, who has been away for four years, as senior physics master. Only one staff member will be leaving next year, Mrs. Gibson who is going to take on the responsibilities of motherhood. She will be replaced by Mrs. Sutton, another former member of the staff from last year. The sports department has also been expanded by two members, Bob Anderson came in the Fall to coach our first football team through a very satis- factory first season and Buddy O'Connor was the coach of our first senior hockey team, they had an equally promising beginning. Sports at Selwyn House have been improved a good deal this year and show potential for even greater improvement in future years. The school has been increasing its scope in other areas too. We sent our first debating team to the McGill High School Tournament where they had a very successful competition. Mr. Lewis has added greatly to out gymnastics by organising a junior gym squad and by sending a team to the Westmount Y.M.C.A. competition, they too had great success. Mr. Rutley has also been working with a group of physicists after school. The number of changes and beginnings that have been made in the past year are amazing, they all combine to make Selwyn House a growing school. On behalf of all the members of the school's first graduating class we would like to leave our best wishes for success to all present and future students of Selwyn House. GGG FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1963wI96-4 il Board and Staff We would like to express our keen appreciation to Mrs. Robert W. Coristine, who retired this year as ca member of the Board of Governors. Mrs. Coristine has been a tremendous asset on our Board, where her good advice and practical help have been invaluable. We are glad to feel that her interest and enthusiasm for all things of advantage to Selwyn House will continue unabated in the years ahead. We are very pleased indeed to welcome Mrs. A. Blaikie Purvis wife of an Old Boy and mother of two present students, to the Board. New members of the staff last Fall included Mrs. Edith Howden and Mrs. Dorothy Gibson to the Junior School Staff, Mr. John P. Martin, Mr. E. O. Phillips and Mr. M. H. E. Sherwood to the Senior School, and Colonel Ross M. Campbell and Miss Kay Severs to the administrative staff. We were happy to welcome back Mr. Tim Rutley after his sojourn in Japan. We were pleased to have Mrs. Erica Sutton back with us after Easter, and congratulate her on the successful completion of her teaching - training course at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts where her creative talents gained her the highest commendation. Our thanks are due to Mr. Kenneth Murray formerly Guidance Officer of the Montreal Protestant School Board, for his kindness in helping us out as supply-teacher during Colonel Brine's convalescence from an ope- ration. Our congratulations go out to Mr. Moodey on his recent marriage to Mrs. Howis. The best wishes of all at Selwyn House are extended to them for every happiness in the years ahead. Our congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Iversen on the birth of another son this Spring. Our greetings go out to all former members of the staff who have kept in touch with us over the years - these include Miss Afra Sneed, Mrs. Tester and Miss Tedd in England, Miss Bruce, Mme. Gyger, Mrs. Farquhar, Mrs. Clarke and Miss Locke in Montreal. Mr. Davis is now teaching at Trinity College School, Mr. Blaiklock at St. Paul's in London and Mr. Vintcent at St. Mark's in Dallas, Texas. We were sorry to lose the services of Mrs. Gibson at Easter, and were grateful to her for returning to help out during Mrs. Howden's illness. SENIOR CHOIR ..,..1vn-U' 3-1, The Choir The Singing Competition last June was iudged by Colonel Brine and the following awards were made:- Senior Prize - - - Gregory Weil Form 2 Prize - - Brandon Ayre Form 1 Prize - - David Craig Juniors ----- Andrew Culver Four choirs took part in the Christmas Entertainment, singing different groups of carols. Form 3 was noteworthy for its large number of excellent soloists, Form 2 for the variety of its carols, Form 1 for the best all round performance and the Junior School Choir for the competent manner in which it sang a more difficult programme than in former years, this choir is full of promise for the future. It is not possible to list here the twenty-seven soloists who all sang most creditably, but those iudged by Colonel Brine, in the afternoon and by Mr. Sherwood in the evening, to be out- standing in their respective choirs werez- Brandon Ayre, Gregory Weil, David Craig, Grahame Hodgson, John Cooper, Andrew Culver, John Leopold and lan Donald. This year, as a result of the larger number of boys in the school, a special Assembly Choir has been formed from the best voices in Forms l to 5. This choir has given a strong lead each morning to the singing of the hymns and, from its members, will be chosen the select group which will perform at the prize-giving in June. uSince singing is so good o thing I wish all men would learn to sing. So said William Byrd, the greatest English composer of the Elizabethan period in l588, the year of the Spanish Armada. F.G.P. Z N Gilil Beet-itunes Debating and Public Speaking Notes The Seventeenth Selwyn Oratorical Society met for its third year in 1963. Membership was extended to boys in the Sixth Form, and four, representing each House, were accepted. Officers were selected by the Society as follows: President, Jon Scott: Vice-President, Murray Leiter, and Secretary, Andrew Vodstrcil. House Debating FIRST ROUND: Resolved that . . . the Parliamentary System of Canada is preferable to the United States' System of Government. Affirmative - Wanstall House. Andrew Vodstrcil and Murray Leiter. Negative - Speirs House. Stephen Price and Jon Scott. Resolved that . . . the Teenager has too much personal Freedom. Affirmative - Macaulay House. Robert Diez and Christopher Hoffmann. Negative - Lucas House. John Pike and Gordon Norsworthy. Wanstall and Lucas were iudged winners by Mr. E. Phillips. SECOND ROUND: Resolved that . . . Military Service should be made Compulsory in Canada. Affirmative - Wanstall House. Thomas Vowinckel and Andrew Vodstrcil. Negative - Lucas House. Gordon Norsworthy and John Pike. Resolved that . . . the Communist Party should be outlawed in Canada. Affirmative - Spiers House. Jon Scott and Stephen Price. Negative - Macaulay House. Robert Diez and Christopher Hoffmann. Mr. Hill iudged the debates with Lucas winner, and Macaulay and Speirs drawn. THIRD ROUND: Resolved that . . . Nationalism is Anachronistic. Affirmative - Speirs House. Stephen Price and Jon Scott. Negative - Lucas House. John Pike and Gordon Norsworthy. Resolved that . . . Economic Socialism is a superior system to Private Enterprise. Affirmative - Wan stall House. Andrew Vodstrcil and Murray Leiter. I4 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Negative - Macaulay House. Christopher House and Robert Diez. Mr. Martin judged Lucas and Macaplay Winners. As a result, Lucas House won the Le Moine Trophy for House Debating. The best losing speakers were: Christopher Hoffmann, Andrew Vodstrcil, Murray Leiter The new members took part in a successful debate - Resolved that Co-education is desirable. Aftirmative - Keith May and James Morgan. Negative - Richard Dobell and Bruce Gill. The Negative Team won. High School Debating Selwyn House sent a team to the Inter High School Competition, sponsored by McGill University. The Affirmative team consisted of Murray Leiter, and Andrew Vodstrcil, the Nevative, - by Gordon Norsworthy and .lon Scott. With the much-appreciated assis- tance of Mr. Hiill, both teams won two of their tour individual debates. Public Speaking The Annual Public Speaking Contest was iudged by Mr. John Hughes, who noted that the oratory of the speakers was of a high standard. Andrew Vodstrcil spoke on: The Suez Canal. Richard Dobell: The Beatles. Murray Leiter: A Paradox. Gordon Norsworthy: Defeatism, Stephen Price: Should Classics be Shelved? Bruce Gill: W. S. Churchill. Danny Roden: The 'X-l5'. Stephen Price and Murray Leiter tied for first place. Richard Dobell was third. Westmount Y.M.C.A. Hobby Show 'I963 brought many memorable events, one of them being the local exhibition of various hobbies, crafts, collections and pets. Those who entered from Selwyn House did very well, Melvin Weigel won the Intermediate Aggregate Trophy and the Senior Trophy was won by myself. Many others took special and place prizes. With some patience mixed with perseverance, it is not too difficult to coniure up some article, and if a ribbon is pinned on it, there are house points added to your credit. For those with less patience, there are games including table tennis, Cribbage, chess and others. Of course there is the Turtle Race for those wishing to exercise their specimens. In concluding, I think that this year will mark another successful hobby show and those of us entering from Selwyn House eagerly look forward to participating in this exhibition. Keith May, Form VI. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1963-1964 15 PRIZE WINNERS AT THE WESTMOUNT Y.M.C.A. HOBBY SHOW. First Prize Winners Case i Light Pitblado Wootton McCallum i ltwol McLernon McDermot Cowen Cryer ii Doulton Fuller Boggs ii Miller i Second Prize Winners Case i ltwoi Fuller Dobell ii Wootton McDermot McLernon Cryer ii Hastings Buchanan ltwoi Third Prize Winners Case i Wootton ltwol Cryer ii Mappin Weil Boggs ii Honourable and special mentions McCallum i Ctwol Atack McGregor Cowen Light Blakely Best in department award McCallum i THE ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY ESSAY COMPETITION press information has been received of the following At the time of going to awards: Class Class Class Class Class C.2. ist Prize I Jan Wyllie A.3. Outstanding Merit J, U, Scheel B.1. Outstanding Merit S. Segalowitz B.I. Outstanding Merit N. Rankin C.i. Outstanding Merit P. Amunsden Congratulations to all the above! STOP PRESS: Jan Wyllie's essay was placed 2nd in his class for the whole Common- wealth. 16 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Christmas Entertainment On Friday, 6th December, Selwyn House School held its annual Christmas Entertainment. At both the afteroon and evening performances the gymnasium was packed and the high calibre of the acting and singing was much appreciated by those who attended. The choirs again sang beautifully, especially the solosists. For this much credit must be given to Mr. F. G. Phillips and the boys for achieving such excellent results with so little time available to them for rehearsals. Unfortunately there performances more than were but two plays this year, however the quality of the compensated for the lack of quantity. The French play, Le Professeur est en Retard , directed by Mr. Martin, was amusing and well acted and the pronunciation of the actors was well nigh perfect. directed by Mr. E. Phillips, provided a fine ending to the performance. The was, again, of a very high standard and the play itself, written by an unknown in about I-450 A.D., was interesting and amusing. Play , acting author The Second Shepherds' Special thanks must also be given to those working behind the scenes, the make- up department under Mrs. Gibson and Madame Dorland, and the stage crew the direction of Mr. Moodey and assisted by Robert Diez. under CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT, 6 Dec., 1963 THE JUNIOR sci-iooL CHOIR lafternoon onlyi In the bleak mid-winter I saw three ships come sailing in SOLOISTS v. I Michael Parker v. 2 v. 3 Christopher Noble v. 4 v. 5 Stephen Evans v. 6 v. 7 Dean Bremner v. 8 v. 9 David Clarke Like silver lamps in a district shrine FORM I CHOIR Joseph and the Angel Myn Lyking . SOLOISTS v. I John Cooper v. 2 v. 3 George Stinnes v. 4 Come, gentle shepherds Gustav Hoist Traditional Lawrence Ayre Jefferson Mappin Jan Donald John Leopold Steggall Traditional, arr. Terry Traditional, arr. Terry Andrew Culver David MacCallum French carol FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1963-1964 'I7 LE PROFESSEUR EST EN RETARD Saynete par W. PERCIVAL Personnages Jean MICHAEL HOFFMANN Henri TIMOTHY AINLEY Marcel PIERRE VIGER Louis JAMES BENSON Georges . DEREK MORTON Denis JOHN CARSLEY Pierre CHARLES GURD Jacques PHILIP MILLER Robert JOHN LOVELL Le Monsieur PHILLIPPE DORLAND Le Professeur , PETER MAASE La scene est une salle de classe FORNI ll CHOIR Carol of the Drum Czech Carol, arr. Davis Drummer: Ian Dobell If ye would hear the angels sing Dutch Soloists v. I Grahame Hodgson v. 2 Freddie Cowans v. 3 David Craig v. 4 Michael Warwick Come, all you worthy gentlemen . Traditional, arr. Casner INTERMISSION FORM III CHOIR The Door of Heaven opens . . Tyrolean Christmas Song This endris night , , Traditional, XV Century Soloists v. I Stephen Leopold v. 2 Gregory Weil v. 3 Jeremy Clark v. 4 Tony Schroeter v. 5 Robert Seely v. 6 Billy Boggs v. 7 Barrie Wexler v. 8 Brandon Ayre v. 9 David Fuller v. 10 Sven Hurum On this day earth shall ring . . . ,.,. . .. ,,.. .... . . . Stewart THE SECOND SHEPHERDS' PLAY The Second Shepherds' Play from the Wakefield mystery cycle dates from about 1450: the author is unknown. The play is a curious combination of simlpe piety and robust humour and represents the attitude of a time when humour and religion were not necessarily opposed. The play begins in winter, traditionally a time of barrenness and death, and proceeds to a promise of hope and fruition rep- resented by the bird and the bunch of cherries. The horseplay about the stolen I8 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE sheep is really a mock Nativity, a promise of what is to come, and the obvious anachronism of the entire play only serves to enhance the genuine piety of the adoration. The play is presented in a contemporary metrical translation by SYLVAN BARNET, MORTON BERMAN and WILLIAM BERTO, and permission to use this translation has been given by Mr. Morton Berman, Chairman of the English Department of Boston University. CAST IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE Narrator GARRY GENTLES First Shepherd CCollJ JODY ALLISON Second Shepherd fGlb, PETER SCRIVENER Third Shepherd CDawJ BRUCE BARKER Mak, a sheep-stealer SIDNEY SEGALOWITZ Gill, his wife ROBERT TENNANT Angel STUART CONNOLLY Mary, Queen of Heaven JAMES JOHNSTON The action takes place on a typically English heath, and in a poor cottage, quite a long time ago. The curtain will close during the action, to show the passing of time. F.... -,, ,, . vs.- 'H ' t ,MN 1, X .ff-f -' V .1 N . '. i '-if Vv':'Y, - ' , ,V 1, Af 5 I lx K RX -, sm, ' XM L Al V V' In x , E14 ,, QUO VADIS? .ag-'sz 'Q ACADEMIC PRIZE GIVING Annual Academic Prizegiving, June 1963. The annual academic prizegiving was held on the afternoon and evening of Tuesday, Tlth June in the school gymnasium. The guest of honour at the Junior School prizegiving was Doctor Gordon Copping, who gave an address of great interest to the audience both young and old. Whetting the appetite of his young listeners by hinting that schools could be abolished, Doctor Capping then showed how lack of education would result in there being no people of knowledge enough to produce the very things that make life pleasant. ln the evening the school was honoured by the presence of The Honourable C. M. Drury, Minister of Defence Production, an old boy of Selwyn House, who distributed the prizes and gave an interesting address drawing the attention of his audience to the social, economic and political changes taking place in the Province of Quebec. Again the school choir sang in the afternoon and evening maintaining the high standard which has come to be expected of them. The following were the afternoon and evening programmes:- 20 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE P R O G R A NI IVI E O CANADA INVOCATION PRAYER CHAlRMAN'S REMARKS HEADMASTER'S REPORT Songs by the Junior Choir: O no John! Somerset Folk Song. Arr. Cecil Sharp A la claire fontcine French-Canadian Folk Song. Arr. O'Hara The traction engine Stanley Marchant ADDRESS BY Gordon A. Copping, M.D., M.R.C.P.ILJ.,F.R.C.P.ICJ. Songs by the Senior Choir: Greensleeves , Tune tempo Henry VIII. Arr. Gerrard Williams The Ash Grove Welsh tune. Arr. Gordon Phillips Wanderthirst Music by Arthur Baynon PRESENTATION OF AWARDS P R I Z E L I S T Form D Ist Hugh Mappin 2nd Christopher Stewart-Patterson Form C Ist Jay Rankin 2nd Geoffrey Hole Form Bi Ist David Clarke 2nd John Wooler Form B2 Ist David Knight 2nd Christopher Purvis Form AI Ist Stewart Beck 2nd Campbell Hendery Form A2 'Ist Michael Isaacs 2nd Michael Pollak Form IA Ist William Mcllvaine 2nd Duncan Campbell Form 'IB 'Ist Andrew Phillips 2nd Brian Witkov SPECIAL PRIZES Distinction in Junior French Cpresented by Mrs. G. Miller Hydel George Stinnes Distinction in Junior Choir Andrew Culver Magazine Contest Award Alan Victor Distinction in Form I Choir David Craig Prize for Application and Personality IDonated by Montreal City and District Savings Bankj Andrew Culver Medal for Outstanding Achievement in House Competition Ipresented by Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Kairisl David Clarke The Lieutenant'Governor's Bronze Medal Qfor Academic Distinction in the Junior Schooll Michael Isaacs FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR I 963-I9 64 21 P R O G R A M M E O CANADA INVOCATION PRAYER CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS HEADMASTER'S REPORT Songs by the Choir: Greensleeves Tune tempo Henry VIII. Arr. Gerrard Williams The Ash Grove Welsh tune. Arr. Gordon Phillips Wanderthirst Music by Arthur Baynon ADDRESS BY HON. C. M. DRURY, C.B.E., D.S.O.,E.D., Q.C., B.C.L., M.P. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Form Form Form Form Form Form Form Form PRIZE LIST IIA Ist Michael Darling IIB Ist Sven Hurum IIIA Ist John McCallum IIIB Ist Melvin Weigel IVA lst Jody Allison IVB Ist Danny Roden V Ist Stuart Cryer VI Ist Christopher Hoffman SPECIA Distinction in Senior French fpresented by Mr. 81 Mrs. W. M. Molsonl Robert Diez Distinction in Senior Mathematics ipresented by Mr. Colin Moseleyl Robert Diez Distinction in Literature Christopher Hoffmann Distinction in History Christopher Hoffmann Public Speaking Prize Cpresented by Hon. Mr. Justice G. M. Hyclel Murray Leiter L 2nd Peter Hadekel 2nd John Maase 2nd John Carsley 2nd Jan Wyllie 2nd John Matheson 2nd Robert Tennant 2nd James Coristine 2nd Andrew Vodstrcil PRIZES Distinction in Middle School French lpresented by Mr. 8. Mrs. J. LeNormandl John Despic Distinction in 4th Form Mathematics lpresented by Mrs. G. R. H. Simsl Danny Roden Distinction in Fifth Form Latin Stuart Cryer Distinction in Fifth Form Science lpres. by Dr. 81 Mrs. Hamilton Baxterl Stuart Cryer Prize for General Excellence Cpresented by Mr. T. H. P. Molsonl Gordon Norsworthy Distinction in Creative Writing Cpresented by Mr. 8- Mrs. C. F. Carsleyl Gordon Norsworthy Rt. Hon. Arthur Meighen Memorial Award Cpresented anonymouslyl Ist: Rodney Devitt 2nd: Gordon Norsworthy 27 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Distinction in Choir Cpresented by Mrs. Anson McKim! Brandon Ayre Gregory Weil The Selwyn House Chronicle Cup: Michael Hoffmann Magazine Contest Awards Essay Short Story Poetry Jody Allison Ulrich Scheel Duncan McMartin Dramatics Prize ipresented by Mr. 8- Mrs. H. S. Bogert! Gordon Norsworthy Jon Scott Michael Dorland Prize for Application and Personality iDonated by Montreal City and District Savings Bank! Robert Diez Head Prefect's Cup: Gordon Norsworthy House Captains' Cups John Pike Christopher Hoffmann Andrew Vodstrcil Stephen Price Medal for Outstanding Achievement in House Competition Senior School ipresented by Mr. 8- Mrs. G. N. Kairis! John Pike The Nesbitt Cup ifor inter-House Competition in General Activities! Speirs House The Anstey Cup ifor inter-House Academic Competition! Wanstall House The Carlin Cup ffor inter-House Competition in Softball! Lucas House The LeMoine Trophy lfor inter-House Competition in Debating! Lucas House The Pitcher Cup ifor inter-House Competition in Individual Sports! Lucas House The Governors' Shield ffor over-all ascendancy in inter-House Competition! Speirs House The Lieutenant-Governor's Silver Medal lfor Academic Distinction in Senior School! Christopher Hoffmann The Thomas Chalmers Brainerd Memorial Award Qpresented by Mr. Charles Lineaweaver! Stephen Price The Jeffrey Russel Prize iAwarded for all-round ability and presented by Mrs. H. Y. Russel! G. Norsworthy The Lucas Medal fAwarded to the most outstanding boy in the Senior Form of the School in work, games, leadership and character, on vote of Staff and his fellow-students! John Pike f wt 'WJ fX I jf. ml HZGYW Literary Competition This year, we are very much indebted to Mr. Moodey who once again iudged the annual magazine Literary Competition. There were a great many entries from the whole school and an especially large number from the Junior School. The entries were split into tour categories and the winners were: SHORT STORY - U. Scheel, ESSAY - R. Diez, POETRY - J. Matheson, JUNIOR - J. Stephens. Honourable Mentions went to: T. Bourne, M. Pollack, J. Carsley, Cavanaugh, A. Schindler, J. Wooler, J. McCalum, and T. Stoker. THE LIBRARY The year 1963-1964 has been a progressively good one tor our Library. We now have nearly fifty-four hundred books, divided between the Senior and the Junior Schools. There has been a large circulation of books, both in the Junior and the Senior Libraries and a great deal of research has taken place in the Senior Library. The Junior Libraries, downstairs, have been very thoroughly used and enioyed. In fact, the Juniors seem to find more time to read iust for enjoyment, than do the Seniors with their heavier schedules. There have been many generous gifts at books made to the Library by Captain Angus Murray, Colonel Campbell, Mr. Tim Rutley, Jamie MacDougaI, Richard Tetrault, Ron Linden, Charles Agnew, Sass Khazzam and Peter Roden. The School has purchased over twenty very fine books for the Library and Fines have purchased several more. We are all very pleased that it has become a habit tor some of the boys to come into the Library for a quiet bit of reading or study or even just to look through the magazines. The Library seems to be the recognized gathering place for Form VII. It is the aim of the School to make the Library an attractive, quiet place for work and reading. E. Pick, Librarian I4 BELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Quebec's Contribution to Confederation from 1867-1967 In Quebec today, a question has arisen in the minds of many English and French- speaking Quebecers: that quesilon ls: llWill Quebec secede from Confederation? Recent events have shown that some Quebecois would like to see their state as an independent republic. These people have their reasons for wishing to see Quebec a republic, but why do they strive so hard to undo the work of the men who made Confederation possible, among whom were French Canadians? ls the situation that desperate that the nation should be split up? These separatists want to ruin the work of one hundred years, during which Canada grew up-one hundred years work, to which Quebec itself contributed. That is the topic of my essay: Quebec's contributions to Confederation. This province's first important contribution was in the realization of Confederation itself. lt was a French Canadian George ilater Sir George! Etienne Cartier, who had the insight to see that unless French and English Canadians joined as one, there would never be Confederation. Thus, in 1864 he joined forces with John A. Macdonald and the Conservatives of Upper Canada, in an attempt to achieve responsible government and confederation. This union proved that French and English could work side by side for the good of the nation. Later, in the same year, he displayed great statesman- ship at the Charlottetown and Quebec Conferences, where he and Macdonald were trying to explain the benefits of Confederation to delegates from the other provinces. During 1865-66, when the cause of Confederation seemed dead, Cartier, Macdonald and George Brown remained steadfast in their opinions and sailed to England to urge action on the British government. Finally their efforts paid off when on July 1st, 1867, the Canadian Dominion came into being, and Quebec had contributed to this event. For the next few years, Quebec played an unimportant role in national affairs and did not contribute much. ln 1885, there even arose rumblings of discontent and protest over the execution of Louis Riel, a half-breed rebel, who had tried to establish his own government in the West. After a while, these rumblings calmed down. The next notable contribution from the French speaking province came in 1896 with the election of Wilfrid Laurier as prime-minister. He had the honor of being Canada's first French speaking prime-minister, and he firmly believed that all Canadian people should understand each other and work together for their country. Laurier's fifteen years as prime-minister were years of unprecedented growth and prosperity. Although he was not directly responsible for this wealth, his policy did much to promote this good fortune, by encouraging immigration, opening up the West to settlement and railroads, and the expansion of commerce and industry. Laurier also established a Board of Railroad Commissioners to control railway rates and service, a Civil Service Commission for government officials, and a Commission of Conservation for the preservation and use of Canada's natural resources. ln 1900, he created a Department of Labor to control labor problems. Because of Laurier's policy of winning the people of every province to a common loyalty, and binding together the country, Canada had progressed much since 1867. When Laurier resigned in 1911, five provinces had been added to the four at the time of Confederation, vast changes had taken place in communications and trade, in ways of life and beliefs. A new sense of pride and loyalty for Canada had developed. In Quebec, this pride did not make itself too apparent, and if it was there the Quebecers were doing a good job of hiding it. They did not contribute anything until 1917, when they began to cause trouble. Borden was advocating conscription and wanted to introduce it in Canada. Laurier and some of the Liberals were against it -this caused a split in the Liberal party. ln Quebec, Henri Bourassa and his National- FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR i963-1964 25 ists represented the radical opinion of that province. Bourassa was entirely opposed to Canada's participation in the First World War, saying it was imperialistic. The issue reached such a point that an election was called and Laurier was defeated. The results of this issue led to misunderstanding and distrust between French and English Canadians. This may have been a first crack appearing in the structure of Confederation. Quebec remained quiet during the twenties and thirties, contributing nothing and causing no trouble. When the Second World War began, Quebec sent its men to Europe along with the rest of the Canadian troops. French and English once again fought side by side in defence of this nation. Some controversy arose during the war over the Dieppe Raid-when five thousand men, mostly French Canadians from the Fusiliers Mont Royal were sent to test the defences of the Wehrmacht in northern France. The result was the slaughter of three thousand men lprimarily French Canadiansj. Quebec's next contribution to Confederation was Louis Saint Laurent, who was Prime Minister of Canada from T948-56. Under the able leadership of St-Laurent, Canada grew in the eyes of the world and began to take its place as one of the more important powers. It was now playing a valuable role in the affairs of the world. ln Canada, under St-Laurent, there was no trouble or dissidence from any of the provinces, and Confederation seemed to be working properly. Thus, wealth and prosperity from the north and a new name in world-wide politics were the results of St-Laurent's leadership. The three great men I have written about have all done much for the cause of Confederation in Canada and they have all been from the province of Quebec, but there have been many more men from Quebec who have also contributed to Con- federation-only they have tried to destroy it. A good example of this type is the late regretted Maurice Duplessis, who as dictator of Quebec for some twenty years, retarded the advance of his province by thirty years. He as well completely corrupted the provincial government and left a large debt to be paid by his successor, when he died in 1956. Although Duplessis did not wish to withdraw from Confedera- tion, he did as much damage by keeping back his province, and trying to run it as if it were his own. The trouble and commotion in Quebec today may be a direct result of Duplessis' oppression while he and the Union Nationale were in power. Quebec's next memorable contribution was in 'l96'l and came in the form of a civil servant by the name of Marcel Chaput. His resignation from the civil service caused quite a stir in Quebec, and shortly afterwards Dr. Chaput published his book, l'Pourquoi ie suis Separatiste in which he gives his reasons for wanting Quebec to be a free state on its own apart from the rest of Canada. He followed this up by creating the 'illassemblement pour l'lndependance Nationale fR.l.N.l. This idea of separatism remained non-violent for a while, consisting only of demonstrations and speeches-until the spring of 1963, when an elderly man and an army sergeant-maior fell victims of terrorist bombs. The old man, Wilfrid O'Neil was killed, and the sergeant-major, Sgt.-Mai. Leia was maimed for life, courtesy of the terrorist Front de Liberation Quebequoise lF.L.Q.l. What looked like the beginning of a patriot revolution soon petered out because the 'lQuebequois either did not know or did not care what was behind the terrorist ideas. lt is early in T964 and with the recent raid on a Montreal armoury, the situation in Quebec is tense, but no one knows how it will all end. Many things may happen before 1967 and l wish to speculate upon the major events which could take place in these three years:- The rest of Canada lexcept in Quebec where the English have all been learning French and trying to speak in French. It is amazing what a few bombs can doll is tired of hearing all this talk about bilingualism and Quebec-this and Quebec-cela, in my opinion, if Quebec is not careful it may be ousted from Confederation-a solution 26 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE which would please all except 'lla belle province . If Quebec became independent it would not survive a year-economically it would be ruined and its only means of restoring itself would be to become part of the United States. If terrorism became the main tool of the radical separatists, Quebec may find itself involved in a civil war, the results of which would not be pleasing to imagine. If tension continues in Montreal, there may be no World's Fair or lto please Mayor Drapeaul EXPO 671 and if Canada failed to have the world's fair, public opinion would not be on the side of the French Canadians and their 'lstate . But this is just speculation on my party I do not know what will happen, but I hope that Quebec will prove itself worthy of the trust put in it by the Fathers of Confederation and will not secede. Whatever the future may be, I hope it will be for the good of Canada and the separatists will never be completely umaitres chez nous . Michael Dorland NOTE: This was one of the essays for which first prize was awarded in the Meighen Essay competition. Unfortunately space does not permit including the essay of G. Norsworthy. Jug Travels 4,000 Miles via Gulf Stream Vacationing Selwyn House boys began an interesting and unusual correspondence with a Spanish farmer! Lyle McCoy and Michael McHugh sealed a letter containing their home addresses in a gallon iug and dropped it into the Gulf Stream off Miami Beach. The boys' via nsea mail adventure of 25th July 1962 became an unthought of reality on 25th August 1963, when a letter postmarked in Spain arrived at the house of a very surprised Lyle McCoy. The mystery was pieced together when Dr. Carlos Blanco Aquinaga, professor of Spanish at Hopkins University, translated it. Dr. Blanco noted with the translation that the writer was probably an older person and could well be a farmer. From the translation he discovered that the letter had entered through the Port of Cedeira located between Capes Prior and Estaca de Bares. After its difficult entry into the port the bottle's final destination became a field where it was found by a fourteen year old who gave it to Manuel Rodriguez Garcia. The bottle had in it three messages fthe third being from Kenneth Locklin, 14, of Baltimore, Md.J from which only the address was legible. The messages were wet because of the vapour in the receptacle. Also it had on the cover approximately one kilogram of barnacles. Mr. Garcia then con- cludes Ul have no more information to send you and l would be grateful if you answer me and tell me on what date it was thrown into the sea. The boys have since written to Senor Garcia explaining their part in the episode. We all sincerely wish that this unusual turn of events will inspire a regular correspon- dence and whole heartedly commend the boys on their sense of adventure. Rodney D. Devitt The DeviI's Ring One afternoon a young American doctor, by the name of John Pratt, dropped in at a public auction which was being held in Wilhelmstrasse. Seeing nothing of any real value, he made up his mind to leave right away, but suddenly his eye was caught by a curiously ornamented ring which came under the hammer. He found FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR I963-1964 27 himself bidding heatedly for it, in competition with an old and tired looking priest who was very much upset. The priest shook his head helplessly and seemingly in sorrow when Dr. Pratt bid 30 mill. Mark. The doctor slipped the ring onto his finger and started towards home which was only a few blocks away. Unusual things began to happen immediately. First a pair of bandits who were being chased by the police, catapulted into his arms, and strangely unafraid Dr. Pratt seized and disarmed them and turned them over to the authorities, who commended him for his courageous action. Then, when he arrived at his home he read in the newspapers of the arrival in Berlin of the head of a famous American research institute. Dr. Pratt, formerly so lacking initiative, called the great specialist, and talked his way into a job at five times the salary he had ever envisioned in even his wildest dreams. Next, he persuaded his grouchy land- lord and real miser with whom he had never been on good terms, to completely redecorate his apartment and to send painters up the very next day. The landlord even promised to pay for everything. '!Suddenly I feel that I have everybody in my power , murmured the doctor somewhat surprised. During the next few days more strange things kept happening to make lite more easy for the doctor. On the third day there came a knock at the front door, and Dr. Pratt discovered that his visitor was the selfsame priest who had bid against him for the old ring. '!Doctor began the priest, I have got a small business matter I would like to talk over with you. May I please come in? Dr. Pratt showed him into the living room and beckoned him to sit down and explain what all this commotion was about. You see , the old priest said, I have simply got to have that ring and destroy it, therefore I am here to offer you any price for it-at the auction I couldn't meet your bid of 30 mill. Mark, but now I am prepared to give you a lOO mill. for it! I don't quite follow , said Dr. Pratt, 'I mean, why do you insist on destroying that ring? 'ilt's a long story , replied the priest looking gravely out of the window into the November afternoon. i'This ring is a terrible force of evil. It must be destroyed before it does further iniury to the human race. Dating back it originally belonged to Judas Iscariot, then somehow Emperor Nero got his hands on it, and centuries later Genghis Khan and Napoleon I became owners of it. The last man to wear it was the Kaiser. It gives everybody who possesses it the ability to make people do his bidding. t'Now I understand why all these things have happened to me , said the doctor a little stunned after having been told the incredible history of the Devil's Ring . You will find it on the dresser in my bedroom. Take it and get rid of it . Seconds later the priest rushed out of the bedroom white as a sheet in the face and stammered: It is gone. It has been stolen! They searched high and low for it, but it was nowhere to be found. Finally Dr. Pratt summoned the foreman of the workers who had been in the flat that day and explained that the ring had disappeared. Ach , he exclaimed, lt eez dat schweinhund den ich troo of den job dis morning! Er war worfless from dem day er started too work fur mich! l'It is a matter of life and death that I get the ring back at once , cried Dr. Pratt. What was your workman's name and address? ulch niemals got seine Adresse , said the foreman, but ich remember dass er hat einen queer sort of Namen. I don't tink er war Deutsch. Ach ia, hier es ist, mein Herr-Adolf Schicklgruber! tAdoIf Hitlerl. The ring was never recovered. P. V. Scheel 28 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Memoirs Of A Tribune Looking back on my experiences as commander of the Tenth Legion in the armies of Caesar, I, Tribune Decimus Horatius, now in purgatory for my sins recall the splendour and power that was Rome. Rome! mistress of the lands around the Mediter- ranean, where vassals heard with fear and awe the heavy tramp of her invincible legions. ln the past few years Caesar's armies had marched up and down Gaul in- flicting severe and costly defeats against all barbarian tribes who had the audacity to defy Rome. In all of Gaius Julius Caesar's battles the Tenth had fulfilled its duty quickly and efficiently, so well in fact that it had been praised and honoured, having been made the senior legion of the army in Gaul. In the 689th year of Rome or 55 B.C. as the historians of the present day and age would say, Caesar was preparing to invade the Britons who had been aiding the Gauls in their hopeless struggle against Rome. Caesar had massed eight legions 018,000 legionairies plus auxiliariesl who would be transported across the narrow sea to the fog-girt isle of Britain. On the eve of our departure l was summoned with the rest of the commanders to Caesar's tent. Here I found Caesar leaning over some rough campaign maps of Britain. The Tenth being the senior legion had the somewhat dubious honour of being the first to land. Early the next day when the bugles sounded all the legions massed outside the camp and were taken on board the ships which were to transport us to Britain. On landing we were met with a hail of stones, iavelins and fire arrows. To combat this rather unpleasant nuisance, I had my men form a testudo by locking their shields over their heads and to the sides and the front. In this way we marched up onto the beach from the transports: Like a wedge the legion drove through the disorganised ranks of the Britons leaving a trail of disaster and havoc wherever it went. The other legions performed in much the same way with great success on all fronts. However on the third day having driven the Britons a fair distance inland we came to a field where their ranks separated and their heavy war chariots rushed down upon us with the scythes on their hubs whirling. In a long line they hit our ranks and succeeded in disorganizing and immobilizing 20,000 men. It was soon obvious to Caesar that we were no match for this type of warfare and with the remainder of his men now numbering 28,000 strong he again boarded his transports and returned to Gaul. I had sustained serious injuries in that chariot charge, having lost the use of my legs and having been severely wounded in the lung. I died en route to Gaul and was committed to the ocean depths to join Neptune in the cool bottom of the narrow sea. Bourne, T. Switzerland, A Most Beautiful Country The most beautiful country in the world is Switzerland. I have been there and think that it is a wonderfully scenic country. Every place you turn to there is material for paintings or just snapshots. Whether it is a snow crested mountain, a large lake, or a colourful town, there is a festival of lovely things to see and admire. Take, for example, the town of Lucerne. Encircled by mountains with a lake in front of it and little footbridges going over the river that cuts through Lucerne, it is located in the heart of Switzerland. In the distance, one can see the mountains standing tall and strong with snow surrounding the tops of them. ln the town of Lucerne itself, one can see the gaily decorated stores and people. Another picturesque and beautiful town is Interlaken. As the name suggests, it is between two lakes. There is scenery and beauty for any taste. One may have the choice of two lakes, the mountains in the distance, or the peaceful little town. However, if one wants to get away from the hustle and bustle of the town, there FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 196381964 29 is a whole countryside in which he can find beauty and serenity all in one. Here one can find a panorama of gurgling irvers, rustling trees, and high mountains unfold before him. If one can find nothing of beauty in a country such as this, one is either blind or very ignorant. Switzerland is surely one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Wilson, W., Form 5 The Coral Sea The sun was shining brightly, and a light breeze rustled through the palms on the shore of Mangrove Bay, Bermuda. The time was 10:00 A.M. and the heat of the tropics had not yet reached its midday height. I had just launched the small sailboat which was to take me to the barrier reef where I was going to spend the day fishing. As the cool breeze sent me skimming across the turquoise waters of the bay, the sun sparkled on the pink and white rooftops at the waterside. When I had cleared the bay and progressed into the heavy swell of the ocean, the sight that I beheld was of extraordinary beauty. Between the swells the sun turned the vast expanse of lonely ocean into a shimmering sea of silver and aquamarine, and when I turned to look at the island in the distance, it resembled the hump of some giant denizen of the ocean. Once anchored over the reef I gazed down on the bizarre seascape peculiar to that part of the world. The striped tiger-fish and the trigger fish darted to and fro amongst many different types of coral, creating freak shadows on the white sand below. After a full day of fishing in different spots along the reef, I headed back to shore. And iust as the last rays of the setting sun shone down through the palms, I beached my craft on the pink sand, and walked up the path home. J. K. Carsley, Form IVa CROSSING STREETS A rather aged biddy Waddled down the street. She seemed a little rickety And awkward on her feet. And when she reached the corner She looked both left and right, But made that one and sad mistake: She did not see the light. The trucks and cars were lined up Like hounds before the hunt. The lady did not care a hoot, But set off with a grunt. She passed the point of no return When green lights shone no more, And every driver in his car Pushed pedals to the floor. She cast a look of terror At the honking drivers who Created such an awful noise, She knew not what to do. And so she simply stood there And planted firm her feet, Until a Boy Scout happened by, All clean and trim and neat. He saw her in her peril, And to her rescue went, And they their steps together Toward the sidewalk bent. SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE So, if you're an old lady Who wants to cross a street, Be sure to have a Boy Scout by Who's nippy on his feet! John Matheson Cform VJ SPRING When winter's snows have lost their frigid sting And left behind morass and heavy mud, When hapy birds again are on the wing Above the nascent grass and bursting bud, When browns and grays become a verdure bright ln ioyous answer to the warming sun, When timid fledglings leave their nests for flight, Part of a pageant of new life begun, When bees are hovering amongst the flowers To gather sweetness for their busy hive, When fields of green are washed by passing showers And all creation is once more alive, Behold and marvel at the spectacle Of Nature's wondrous annual miracle! Andrew Schindler lform Vlj SAIVISON Of all the men upon the earth, Samson was the strongest. His mother vowed upon his birth, His hair would grow the longest. Delilah was his wicked wife, Who knew his secret powers, She shaved his hair off whith a knife, Which left him weak for hours! Then he was put to slavery And blinded with a spear, He had to wait for bravery Until he grew his hair. Then taken to the temple, Where the people laughed at him, Strong Samson flexed his muscles And the walls came tumbling in. Thornley Stoker TA. IVIY SISTERS Sisters can be good or bad, And make my day seem very sad. My oldest one is more like Mum, My youngest one is very dumb The middling one is more like me, She makes us laugh a lot, you see. Occasionally I love them all - But those days hardly come at all. And when they're out with boys at night l don't have anyone to fight! lan Stephens lform All FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR I963-1964 31 A View Of Montreal Looking through the open window of my car, I gazed intently at the stately homes and wide front lawns of the City of Westmount. Houses of vast size extended for miles along the quiet street. Occasionally the silence was broken by a passing car or bicycle. Looking beyond this pleasant scene I beheld a panorama of the surrounding city. Far away in the distance were mountains which looked purple against the horizonp while in the foreground was the St. Lawrence River whose waters were spanned by towering bridges, each a masterpiece in itself. There were Montreal's loftiest buildings protruding into the sky. The Place Ville Marie appeared as a sparkling mass of steel reflected in the sunlight. Dorchester Street, in the heart of Montreal, looked like two thin lines along which ants were crawling. A mist was settling on the St. Lawrence, and the boats, laden with goods, were no longer visible. Soon very little of the city could be seen. Slowly people started to drive away, but hoping that the mist would rise I remained behind. Night was approaching. Lights became visible through the mist, and I could make out the headlights of cars, whose occupants were rushing home for their evening meals. Soon the mist lifted, and I again saw Montreal, but this time in a different form. Now only the lights along the banks of the St. Lawrence were visible and not the river itself. However, occasionally a beam of light from a passing boat shone upon the waterway, and for a moment I caught a glance of the still, black water. I heard the piercing cry of a train's whistle rushing through the night. I visualized the people having dinner or sleeping as they passed the outskirts of the city. Soon they would arrive at Windsor Station. A searchlight from atop the Place Ville Marie cast its wandering glance around the metropolis, as if to assure itself that everything was all right. Suddenly in the distance I saw an orange flame leap into the sky. For an instant the neighbouring buildings were lit up, and I could discern every detail. The fire spread, igniting some of the surrounding houses. I was sure that the fire station would have been notified by then, and as it turned out I was correct. For within half an hour the fire had been put out. Realizing that it was late, and that I was the only person left in the black of the night, I started my car and soon arrived home. In bed I lay awake thinking of the beautiful view that I had iust witnessed. John McCallum IForm IV AJ OSCAR My story starts one morning in a little village called Birnine, near Lytton. It is at 6248 Spruce Street, and Mr. and Mrs. McRambler are having breakfast. David their son has already left for school. He is twelve years old and very smart in latin and mathematics. Penny the parrot, is eating her morning meal of bird seed. Oscar the cat, is also having his morning meal of hot cream. Oscar is a quiet and intelligent cat. Penny on the other hand is stupid, but full of talk. Oscar who is black and white with blue eyes is now washing himself. Penny has finished eating and is looking at herself in the mirror and saying to herself, Pretty Penny, what a pretty bird . Oscar busy wash- ing his ears, looks up at Penny in her gilded cage ond says to himself, What a miserable nuisance you are. One day I shall eat you. Next day the family went out for a picnic leaving Oscar and Penny in charge of the house. Once they were out of sight Oscar iumped down from the window sill and walked over to the cage. Penny flew around in terror. Next Oscar opened the cage door by lifting the latch. Penny flew out, Oscar iumped down, and the chase was on. China cups smashed, salt spilled all over the carpet, two books landed on Mrs. McRambler's best vase and there was a terrible crash, but this mess did not bother .52 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGALINE Oscar, and he went right on with the chase. At last poor Penny found an open window and flew right out. Then Oscar said to himself, Ah, that is the end of her. A free house to myself. Oscar now went to sleep with joy. Three hours later the family came home and to Oscar's horror, Penny was sitting on David's shoulder. Mrs. McRambler then said, What a mess. You naughty cat. You almost scared poor Penny out of her wits. Huh, she doesn't have any , said Oscar to himself. You will have to be punished , she said, but Oscar iust ignored this. They then put Penny back in her cage. Oscar walked back to his bed in a bad mood because Penny was back. As Oscar settled down to sleep he looked up at Penny and said to himself, One day .... John Wooler, AI THE PENGUIN The penguin is an incredible little animal that looks like a man with a white shirt, a bowtie, and tails. He moves with pert movements of his head. Each season they migrate between the poles and on their way they sometimes meet their worst enemy, the sea leopard. Their only other enemy is the skua gull. It sneaks up and whenever the penguin moves off it's nest, the skua gull takes an egg and leaves the rookeries, leaving the penguin to scream with rage. In the Antarctic, where it is extremely cold, when the penguin gets tired of waddling around, he flops on his stomach and toboggans around. For a long time you could look around all the rookeries and see a fight going on wherever you looked! These fights are due to mating, and are performed by the males who want the some mate. They start by aiming blows at each other, one using his left flipper, the other his right. When the two penguins get tired of this, they peck at each other. The victor sidles meekly up to the lady of his choice. That is not all though, for the female may want to try out his courage and patience more by pecking the male till she is satisfied. The male gives a stone as a wedding present and gathers other stones to outline the x'scoop or nest. Some stones are found in last year's nests, but others are iust picked up. A robber is frequently seen running in and out of the nests, being pecked as he goes along! The go-getter builds his nest quickly, but the lazy ones are robbed from right under their eyes! Nurseries are weaving in and out of the nests too, with old penguins, who do not breed anymore, leading them. KELLY CAVANAGH A-1 The Autobiography Of An Old Dog Soon after I was born, I was brought to the S.P.C.A. The people who owned my mother could not keep the whole litter of puppies. In the beginning, I was terribly lonely. Eventually, I found some friends who were in the same predicament. Every day, people came to inspect us. Sometimes they bought one of us. One day, a man came and inquired about a good-natured dog. The keeper suggested me and so I became the property of the Smith family. For a few days, all was well. Soon, however, the children lost all interest in me. Days passed without any sign of companionship. I knew no one loved me so I decided to find myself a home where I would be wanted. One night I ran away. Soon I discovered that freedom had problems, too. Food was one of them and shelter another. I made up my mind to follow the first person who would act kindly toward me. No one seemed to notice me, but I did not give up hope. One day, a young boy stopped to pet me, disregarding my shabby appearance. I could FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR T963-1964 33 feel instantly that he loved me. I followed him to his house, where he fed me. His parents gave him permission to keep me. At last, I settled down to a happy life. Oh! I almost forgot, they called me Stranger, but I still was one of the family. M. Pollak, I-B On Eating Hamburgers The hamburger is one of the best-known of modern American innovations and along with the famous Hot Dog, is a common denominator of American eating places. A normal hamburger is no more than a flattened piece of minced meat Cusually quite smallt, hastily fried and seated in the middle of a bun fusually quite soggyl. There are countless variations on this basic model, it may be garnished with infinite combinations of onions, relish, mustard, ketchup, tomatoes and other such things, limited only by the extent of one's imagination and the strength of There is also the 'lglorified hamburger which finds itself in a the ordinary hamburger, it is soaked in gravy or some other sauce pickles, coleslaw and so forth. It will be found that the price of this is also quite l'glorified. one's stomach. class superior to and served with conglommeration In eating hamburgers, there are several problems to be encountered and over- come. Many hamburgers are so filled with onion rings, tomato slices, pickles, etc., that they are of such dimensions that it is no easy task to pick it up in one piece, let alone take a bite. Biting it invariably gives an observer the impression that one is trying to devour the whole at once but cannot quite make it. Usually, when this is attempted, the iuicy contents are disgorged through the other end of the hamburger and fall onto the plate or the table or, failing that, onto the unhappy eater's lap. The thing to do in such a situation is to put down the hamburger, pick up the tomato slice from your trousers and proceed, fingers dripping with ketchup to the counter, and with stuffed mouth, mumble a request for a few napkins. The only problem to be encountered with the sorry-looking hamburgers to be found at the side of the highway leither at roadside stands or thrown from car windowsj is that the stringy onion rings absolutely refuse to be separated from the hamburger, rather like eating spaghetti. Despite the inherent faults of this delicacy, there will always be the man in a rush who has iust gulped down a hamburger . . . you can tell by the ketchup on his pants. Robert Diez, Form VII THE DISADVANTAGES OF TRAVELLING THROUGH MONTREAL ON A CAMEL The recent increase in camel-riding clubs in the vicinity of Montreal has given rise to the necessity of a description of the various dangers and inconveniences that a rider may come across within the actual limits of the city. The traffic that one encounters on the roads below Sherbrooke street is the first danger. The speed and noise of the cars, would obviously make it impossible to ride there without being sure that the camel is well accustomed to such surroundings. However this should offer little problem today, since the city-bred camels are of excellent quality. The real problem is that the camel is not as well designed, or as heavily protected as a car, for the various games that provide a passtime for the Montreal motorist. The inability of a camel to accelerate to sixty miles per hour and then 34 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE press both the brake and the horn, stopping itself within two feet of the car in front, puts the camel rider at a decided disadvantage. Substitutions for this manoeuvre consist of jumping either on or over a car, or kicking at the windshields of an adversary, but this can only be done with a well-trained animal, and is not to be attempted by beginners. The influence of lxLawrence of Arabia has resulted in the new styles of Arabian robes and British Army uniforms, with the more social camel riders. Both are to be discouraged. The Arabian robes, which often trail on the ground, are always completely ruined by the mud and salt, and have been known to become entangled with large car aerials and the decorations that are usually attached to them. The British uniforms, on the other hand, have on occasion been the cause of riots and attempted lynchings in the French areas of the city. lt has been found too, that small sections of these mobs have been made up of English people who were under the impression that it was the odour of the camel that was causing the riot. These problems should not, of course, be allowed to dishearten the true camel- riding enthusiast. Surveys have shown that there is an ideal place and time for riding camels, along Dorchester and St. James streets between three and five o'clock in the morning. Within these limits the thrills of the sport can be enjoyed by young and old. GORDON NORSWORTHY FORM Vll G66 FW J ' ' . i xt gf X , NE' ,Sl N-'52, 2 'H ci- Z QQ? 31 xx CJ :Y 'fp' ei 5 xye ,J 36 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE FORM NOTES FORM 7 NOTES ROBERT CHARLES DIEZ 1953 - 1964 1955 - 56 Cub Scouts. Choir. 1957 - 58 Cub Scouts - Winning Six. Choir. 1960 - 61 Choir. Dramatics. 1961 - 62 Acting Pretect. Debating. Public Speaking Finalist. 1962 - 63 Acting Prefect. Debating. Dramatics. 1963 - 1964 Full Prefect. Macaulay House Captain. Debating. Dramatics - Technical Director. Magazine Staff : Photography Editor 11961-19641 Awards : Distinction in Senior Mathematics and French. Application and Personality. Magazine Essay Competition. 119641 Motto : Never put att until tomorrow what you can do the day after. Ambition : Doctor ot medicine. Favourite Saying : But, sir, it says so right here! CHRISTOPHER STEPHEN HOFFMANN 1952 - 1964 Macaulay House 1955 - 56 Cub Scouts, Winning Six. Choir. 1956 - 58 Choir 1958 - 59 House Ski Team. Choir. Dramatics. 1960 - 61 Under 13 Hockey and Soccer. Dramatics. House Ski Team. 1961 - 62 Full Prefect. Macaulay House Captain. Under 15 and 16 Hockey. Under 16 Soccer. Debating. Dramatics. House Ski Team. Public Speaking Finalist - Second. 1963 - 64 Full Pretect. Debating. House Ski Team. Under 17 Hockey. Magazine Staff : Literary Editor 1961 - 64. Awards : First in Forms 3 and 4. Second in Form 5. First in Form 6. Distinction in Matheratics, Latin, Literature ltwice1, French and History. The Lieutenant-Governor's Medal. Motto : So little done, so much to do. Ambition : Industrial Chemist. Favourite Saying : Hang on... MURRAY JACK LEITER 1953 - 1964 Wanstall House 1955 - 57 Cub Scouts. Choir. 1957 - 58 Cub Scouts Seconder. Choir. 1959 - 60 Choir. 1961 Acting Prefect. Debating - House Championship. Under 13 Hockey and Soccer Teams. Public Speaking Finalist - Second. 1962 - 1963 Acting Pretect. Public Speaking Finalist - First. Debating. Dramatics. 1963 - 64 Acting Pretect. Debating - Vice-President. Under 15 Hockey. Bantam Football. Public Speaking Finalist - Tied for First. McGill High School Debating Team. Magazine Staff : Class Editor, 1961 - 64. Debating Editor 1963 - 64. Awards : Honourable Mention - Royal Commonwealth Society Essay. Distinc- tion in Creative Writing. Motto : If you seek his monument, look around you. Ambition : Lawyer. Favourite Saying : Salut! DUNCAN MCMARTIN 1954 - 1964 Macaulay House 1955 - 56 Cub Scouts - Seconder. 1956 - 57 Cub Scouts, Winning Six. 1957 - 58 Intermediate House Captain. Swimming Meet - First. 1958 - 59 Choir. Under 12 Hockey X ff? 1 L .,,.. 1 I A W N . Fzv.,5,f5L!v'5fi M ' .4 ijt.- ' 2.4 3 s 'Ir L ' ' x Jaffa' .RS SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE and Soccer Dramatics. Swimming Meet - First. 1959 - 60 Under 13 Soccer - Captain. Dramatics. Swimming Meet - First. 1960 - 61 Under 15 Hockey icoloursl and Under 15 Soccer. Debating - House Championship. Public Speaking Finalist. Swimming Team - First. 1962 - 63 Acting Pretect. Debating. Under 16 Hockey and Soccer. Swimming Team - First. 1963 - 64 Acting Pretect. Under 17 Hockey - Asst. Captain. Junior Football - Co-Captain. Macaulay House Vice-Captain. Awards : William Molson Trophy - Most Valuable Football Player. 100yd. dash and Broad Jump - First, 1962 - 63. Poetry Prize 1962 - 63. Motto : Sons of the hound, come and get flesh. Ambition : Business Administration. Favourite Saying : 'lHey! What did we have for homework, last night? GORDON NORSWORTHY 1958 - 1964 Lucas House 1958 - 60 Choir. 1960 - 61 Dramatics. 1961 - 62 Full Pretect. Head Pretect. Debating - President. Lucas House Captain. Under 15 Hockey and Soccer Teams. Public Speaking Finalist. 1962 - 63 Full Pretect. Head Pretect. Under 16 Soccer Team. Debating House Championship. 1963 - 64. Full Prefect - Asst. Head - Pretect. Lucas House Captain. Under 17 Hockey Team. Junior Football Team - Co-Captain. Public Speaking Finalist. Debating - House Championship - McGill High School Debating Team. Magazine Staff : Editor-in-Chief. 1961 - 64. Awards : The Chronicler Cup 1960 - 61. Jeffrey Russel Prize. Distinction in Creative Writing. Honourable Mention - Royal Commonwealth Society Essay. Robert Anderson Trophy-Outstanding Lineman fFoot- ballj Motto : When things seem bad, they are! Ambition : Lawyer. Favourite Saying : Go away! l'm thinking JOHN DESMOND PIKE 1958 - 1964 Lucas House 1958 - 59 Under 13 Soccer and Hockey. Choir. 1959 - 60 Choir Gym Team. Dramatics. Under 15 Soccer and Hockey Ccoloursb. Choir. 1960-61 Choir. Gym Team. 1961 - 62. Full Pretect. Debating. Asst. Head Prefect. Under 15 Hockey - Vice-Captain. Under 15 Soccer Captain. 1962 - 63 Full Pretect. Asst. Head Prefect. Lucas House Captain. Under 16 Hockey and Soccer. Debating - House Championship - President. Dramatics. 1963 - 64 Full Prefect. Head Preiect. Debating - House Championship. Junior Football Team - Co-Captain. Under 17 Hockey. Magazine Staff : Photography Editor. Awards : Lucas Medal. Kairis Medal. Victor Ludorum Trophy 1961 - 62. Honourable Mention - Royal Commonwealth Society Essay. First- Broad Jump, 440yds., 1961 - 62. First-440 yds., 880yds., 1962 - 63. Swimming Cup. Gym Crest 19 -. Motto : Any decision is better than no decision. Ambition : Engineer. Favourite Saying : tlAre you kidding? WILLIAM STEPHEN PRICE 1957 - 1964 Speirs House 1958 - 59 Under 12 Hockey and Soccer Teams. Choir. 1959 - 60 Under 13 Hockey and Soccer. Gym Team. Gym Crest. Boxing Champion KWelterweight Classi. Dramatics. Choir. 1960 - 61 Under 15 Soccer. Gym Team. Gym Crest. House Ski Team. Boxing Champion CLightweight Classi. Choir. 1961 - 62 Full Prefect. Speirs House Vice-Captain. Under 15 Soccer Capt. Debating. Gym Team. Gym Crest. Public Speaking Finalist-First. Dramatics. Swimming Meet. 1962 - 63. Full Prefect. Speirs House Captain. Under 16 FOR THI: SCHOOL YEAR T963-1964 JV Hockey - Captain - Colours. Under T6 Soccer - Captain. Gym Team. Gym Crest. Debating - Vice-President. Public Speaking Finalist - Second. Co-Captain ot the Rugger Team. Swimming Meet. House Ski Team. T963 - 64 Full Prefect. Speirs House Captain. Debating. Under T7 Hockey-Captain. Public Speaking Finalist - Tied tor First. Magazine Staff : Sports Editor. Art Editor T96T - 64. Awards : The Brainerd Award T962-63. Outstanding Merit-Royal Common- wealth Society Essay. Award-Application and Personality. Wolfe Memorial Trophy - Outstanding Senior Gymnast T96T - 63. First in T00 yds. and Broad Jump. First in High Jump. Motto : There is only a slight difference between keeping your chin up and sticking your neck out, but it is worth knowing. Ambition : Medicine or Architect. Favourite Saying : JON HALDANE SCOTT T955 - T964 Speirs House T955 - 56 Cub Scouts. T956 - 57 Cub Scouts - Sixer. T957 - 58 Cub Scouts - Seconder. T959 - 60 Boy Scouts. Choir. T960 - 6T Boy Scouts - Patrol Leader - Winning Patrol. T961 - 62. Acting Pretect. Debating. Under T5 Soccer Team. T962 - 63 Acting Pretect. Debating Society - Secretary. Under T5 and T6 Hockey Teams. Dramatics. T963 - 64 Full Pretect. Debating - President - McGill High School Debating Team. Under T7 Hockey. Junior Football Team. Magazine Staff : Sports Editor. Awards : Brainerd Trophy T96T - 62. Honourable Mention - Royal Common- wealth Society Essay. Prize for Application and Personality, T96T - 625 Dramatics Prize T962 - 63. Short Story Award T960 - 6T. Motto : Don't take lite too seriously, we never get out ot it alive, anyway. Ambition : Lawyer. Favourite Saying : uWho? - Me, sir? WARREN SOPER T962 - 64 Wanstall House. T962 - 63 Acting Pretect. Debating Society. House Ski Team. T963 - 64 Acting Pretect House Ski Team. Motto :Eat, drink and be merry, tor to-morrow you may die. Ambition : Favourite Saying : HWhat?? - Me asleep?? - No, Sir! ANDREW LAWRENCE VODSTRCIL T952 - T964 Wanstall House T954 - 55 Cub Scouts. T955 - 57 Cub Scouts Sixer. T957 - T960 Choir. T960 - 6T Under T3 Hockey and Soccer. T961 - 62 Acting Pretect. Debating Society-House Championship. Under T5 Soccer and Hockey. Inter-School Ski Team. Wanstall House Captain. T962-63. Full Prefect. Wanstall House Captain. Debating. Public Speaking Finalist. Under T6 Hockey and Soccer - Dramatics T963 - 64 Full Pretect. Wanstall House Captain. Debating Team. Junior Football. Under T7 Hockey Team. Public Speaking Finalist. Awards : Distinction in Junior School French T957 - 58. Motto : Noli tangere circules meos. Favourite Saying : uHas anyone seen my pencil case? Ambition : Chartered Accountant. THOMAS VOWINCKEL T962 - T964 Wanstall House T962 - 64 Acting Pretect. Debating Society. School's Basketball Team Captain. Motto : He was a bold man who tirst swallowed an oyster. Ambition : Geologist. Favourite Saying : t'Oh, you silly nut! VII - 1963 - 64 I think sweet thoughts and smile all day And have a whimsied, winning way, And if for ought I blamed be, I raise my brows and ask, IIWho? Me?' If I be smaller than some guys, It does not mean I am not wise, And if I do what I ought not, I always blame it all on Scott. With gentle character l'm blest. A story's what I write the best. If others have too much to say, I quietly smile and look away. A growing boy will eat and next Discover there's a thing called sext. A youth will find, as all men should. That sext is twice as gould as fould. To do all duties no-one's boulder: I shun no burden on my sholder. I'd also right extremely wel, If only I could lern to spel. In language I take not much pride, For science is my stronger side. An extravert, and far from foetal, I'lI be a pilot - or a Beatle. I love to spring upon a net And vault with expertise - and yet, Of all the things I do, the best Is sketch the things I love - with zest. lf l should take a little spear And stick it in my comrade's rear, l'm sure there is no evil meant, For I am always innocent. My hand beneath my head I keep And do my best to fall asleep. l make, however, one mistake: I let it slip and fall awake. I love to work, and always will. My motto: work did no man ill. My patience has been often tried By thumb-tacks sticking in my hide. l have a voice that ears would split, And take great pride in using it. If things don't turn out as they ought I'll cry: Ach Du mein lieber Gott! SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE 1 MACAULAY HOU SE NA x LUCAS HOUSE is X-, Al SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE FOR M VI Quotable Quotes BOURNE, Tommy: llGreatness is relative and my relatives think I'm great! CASE, Allan: 'iDa thing I like about skool is dat I lern to spelle good and talk nize. CORISTINE, Jimmy: 'lThe most underdeveloped area of the world lies right under your hat. COUSINS, Doug: i'The valiant only taste of death once . . . one per term. CRYER, Stuart: When adults act like children - called immature. When children act like adults - called iuvenile delinquents. DEVITT, Rodney: Wine, women and song spell ruin. I guess I'd better give up singing. DOBELL, Richard: 'lWhile driving, teen age boys are always hugging the wrong curves. DORLAND, Michael: l'Whenever I feel like doing some homework, I lie down until the feeling goes away. GILL, Bruce: The human brain is a wonderful thing. lt starts working when you get up and doesn't stop until you are called upon in class. MAY, Keith: 'tHe who laughed last had the ioke reexplained. MCLEOD, Peter, lt is better to keep your big mouth shut and let people think your are dumb, than to say something and prove it. MONTEITH, Robert: Ulf at first you don't suceed - quit! Don't make a fol of yourself. MORGAN, Jamie: If you can keep your head while others are losing theirs, chances are you don't know what is going on. MULLIGAN, Peter-Dick: The younger generation still has great respect for old age - provided it is bottled. PITBLADO, Robin: ul sit here six hours a day, do you expect me to think too? SCHINDLER, Andrew: l'Never go to sleep in class unless you are positive you won't snore and wake up the other students. SCHEEL, Ulrich: l'Success in school depends 807, on the student and 2070 on the teacher. Oh! well we can still get 807,,. THOM, Phil: x'Heads I play hockey, tails I sleep. It it lands on edge I study. Form V Parade Leading the grand parade with zeal ls our good Mr. Tees who has done a great deal. Allison, Matheson and Roden Conei At the top of the class are all having fun. Wilson and Joseph are making the grade At fourth and fifth in the big parade. And then along come the German experts With such greats as Shaw, Gurd and Stewart. Now the gymnastic line comes through Of Scrivener, Wanklyn and Connolly too. And after such greatness we must follow well With footballers Barker, Kent and Gentles to sell. Next is Form V's choir Qwhich really must goi As Robert Tennant is a one man show. With Segalowitz, Oliver and a privileged few The famed physics class with leaps and bounds grew. Next struts Tratt, our star goalie, Who through his mask can hardly see. Macphail and Smith just love to ski, While Martin and Kingston play badminton, free. RTH E SCHOOL YEAR 1963-1964 And last, but not least, in our famed repertoire ls the great James Grant, our basketball star. To our departed Dickman across the ocean Words of consolation must be spoken. And so ends the parade of old form V And back they go to the grinding drive. Form IVA AN ANAGRAM CLUMCLAM: ln book work he doth excel, and that is why he does so well. ENLAIY: A 'Ski-Hawker' keen is this young lad, when the snow comes down he is 'tres' glad. NUMEANDS: He is our hockey goalie brave, And to the team he is a slave. ITAT: Ken likes a History lesson fair, To ask Mr. Verrier questions rare. REKRAB: He is on the football squad an end, And to the turf he did many send. SRIVON: To eat ten sausages takes aplomb, But Dave goes through them like a bomb, VULCER: On the uUnder 15 he plays defense, And should do so forever hence. LIPHILS: To him certain Maths seem quite trite, But Mr. Moodey put him right. SCUCAK: With the girls he make a hit, And over him they have a fit. TADLEG: One of the new boys this year, A nice young man with an unnerving leer. HONNMAFF: With Srivon and Yelsrac he competes. To see if either he can beat. SNADLIE: He visits European haunts, And comes to us between these iaunts. VELOLL: Our quiet scientist is he, Who finds out every density. LODLEB: Between fishing and shooting madly, He plays some l'Under 15 hockey. TALG: He plays hockey and football with great speed And on the track he sometimes leads. DAHWRAY: One of the giants of the class, He is the friendliest of the mass. MONDMURD: A stalwarts of the Under 13 , He on the ice is terrificly keen. MEETVRET: This boy workships a hot rod cool, And when about them he is no fool. LERUTY: Our form master dear is he, And teaches us of density. YELSRAC: He will refrain from writing more Or he shall be a crashing bore. J. K. C. 44 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE IV B FORM NOTES Graduates Of Form IV B lt is the year 1978. We are in the smoking-room of a well known Montreal club in which is assembled a most distinguished group of gentlemen gathered for a special reunion. lCan they really once have been Mr. Rothwell's Form IV B l964?l Before the cigar smoke and babble of voices become intolerable, let us take a look at the changes fourteen years have wrought. Here we have the Rev. Rankin in earnest conversation with that brilliant scientist Sir Mark Newton, they are discussing the noted animal collector Derick Morton, who is at present on safari in Africa. Telescopes are also being sighted on another absent friend, Colonel Byrne who is leading an expedition in search of the Martian Blarney Stone. Beyond the Reverend I spy the celebrated sculptor Tom Haughland displaying his Woman in Six Parts. to Rt. Hon. Pembroke McDermott, leader of the opposition. How well does Boo remember those Latin tests I wonder? That imaginative king of the culinary art, Monsieur Dorland, is congratulating ugh Markey on his scintillating performance as the star of the film I hate Redheads. With red hair in mind, we turn to the world fleaweight champion Charlie Gurd who is arguing heatedly with the world famous weight lifter Phil Miller. Cary Miller, the outstanding professional high jumper is hopping from one to the other trying to restore order. Over there David Thackray, that eminent psychiatrist, is busily analysing poet Neil Cryer and exponent of modern art Brian Magee. Jan Wylie, recently returned from a triumphal tour with his violin, chats to witty diplomat Pierre Viger, while star reporter Gray Buchanan listens in. I should imagine Gray's column will be well worth reading to-morrow. Meanwhile from one corner queer noises are emanating from the guitars of that inspiring trio, the Bugs, composed of the two James, McGregor and McDougall and the fan worshipped Mike McHugh. ln another corner, the gifted surgeon Dr. Maase is explaining the causes of heart disease to an inattentive sanitary engineer, James Benson. Benson replies that the only trouble with his heart is he keeps losing it to one pretty girl after another! FORM III A From the boisterous boys in Form III A, To all the teachers we gratefully say, Thanks for the help you've given this year, You've made the path of knowledge clear. Now here's a voice about the boys And about their individual joys. In skiing Barker and Tyler excel But in Maths they don't do quite so well. Clark and Weil sing like larks And in most subjects gain good marks. For Graham and Copping hockey's the best, They play the game with zip and zest. Fuller and Wexler who supplied us with coke, Threw great parties for all the school folk. For Darling, Monteith and Delmar too, To achieve first place is the thing to do. With May and Hamovitch close behind The fortnightly tests are quite a grind. Matthew Hannon and Tony Smith Keep us in stitches with story and myth. If af z .ff SPEIRS HOUSE X S .,., ,LM ......h ,, ANSTALL HOU xxx-N 46 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Usher-Jones and McLeod, here since form D, Are always possessed with laughter and glee. Tommy Oliver, an aspiring dentist, Commutes from Woodlands in sun or in tempest. McFarlane's been sick for most of the year And we wish him the best and all god cheer. Despic and Dawes are most quiet fellows Except at recess when they laugh with great bellows. And last but not least is Brian McKenzie Who keeps all the teachers in a constant frenzy. This ends the description of Form Ill A, Hadekel rhymed it in his own way. For us it's been a wonderful year We thank Mr. Verrier who helped us here. FORM Ill B What will you see when you enter Form lll B who are waiting for the next class to begin? The scene will probably be something like this. First, the closest boy to the door, Ayre, might swerve in front of you on his routine stroll across the room to where the little 'lgang of Fricker, Nation and Gurd recollect how much more they dislike the teacher who just went out. Seely, our brain boy, is always seen writing down homework. Hurum and Cahn, the two 'lookalikes' could not go between periods without conversing about something, while McCutcheon quietly waits for the teacher to enter, he is among the usually quiet ones of Snowball, Inglis, Selye and Schroeter. They iust sit quite contently and prepare for the next lesson. The threesome of MacLeod, Hickey and Wootton is often seen comparing crib notes or other healthy things like that. The pair of Jennings and Blakely are also two of the few who copy the homework down which has just been put on the board. Our pro: board cleaner, Lazar, is usually seen doing iust that. Light, one of the four new boys iMacl.eod, Selye i and Kilgour are the othersj always has his desk cluttered with things. Kilgour has a great reputation for losing his school bag, in which McCutcheon probably helps a little. Maase and Boggs, quite different although good friends, are always seen talking. Miller and Leopold, our two diatarians, are the least conspicuous except in size, because they are the last to stand up. FORM IIA IF ONLY. . If only, Bourke would come to school more often. Campbell would smile more often. Clarke would improve his writing. Corbett would not be so naive. Cowen would learn his memory work. Fox would lower his voice three octaves. Goldbloom would grow. Gordon would say something in class. Grossman would pass the puck. Hastings would put his hand up when he asks a question. lversen would learn to speak French like the rest of his family. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1963-T964 47 Kirkegaard would stop worrying about McIlvaine's marks. McDougall would like his work as much as his dogs. Mcllvaine would let Kirkegaard come first more often. McLernon would stop telling his brother's iokes. Molson would stop going steady with Stewart. Purvis would stop trying to be last in line. Roy would pronounce his ings . Scott would eat a little less. Stapleton would stop being sick on French test days. Stewart would walk instead of flit. Warwick would get seventy-five per cent. Wilson would be as neat as Hastings. Zagorin would become a Canadian. ll B Vivent les Humanites A panoramic pageant depicting the principal monuments of Western literature performed by the members of Il B. Scene T: The curtain rises to disclose the Troian Horse artfully constructed of tables from the dining hall. On stage are Schouela as Priam, Keefer as Achilles, and Savard as Aeneas. The horse opens to discover Form Vll who are availing themselves of their last opportunity to appear in a local production. Alarum. On rushes Form V as Troians. The fighting becomes quite realistic when Mr. Moodey as Zeus Cin Muftil enters and quells them with a glance. Curtain. Scene 2: As the curtain opens on rush Phillips as Beowulf and Roy as Grendel. They fight fiercely. Special smoke and flame effects are by Mr. Rutley. Grendel is slain. At this point Forms D and C are so unnerved that they have to be taken out by Mrs. Markland. Curtain. Scene 3: James Shenkman as Boccaccio reads an episode from the Decameron while Atack, Craig, and Walker perform in pantomime. My goodness, I don't think that was the story we decided upon. Wait a minute! Heavens! CUT! Scene 4: The Bard will be represented by the witches' scene in Macbeth featuring Bala, Reardon, and Benbow. More special fire and smoke effects by Mr. Rutley. They dance around the cauldron while-Oh, Excuse me, ladies and gentlemen, the special effects have got slightly out of control. Nothing to worry about-There will be a short intermission. Scene 5: Enter Mappin as Don Quixote riding Shaddick as Rocinante. Witkov follows as Sancho Panza on foot, no one would volunteer for the ass. Telio plays the windmill. The Don charges - Rocinante trips. Oops. Curtain please. Scene 6: France is represented by Moliere with Selye as the Misanthrope and Galt as Philante. The stage is sumptuously furnished from the men's staff room. Translations will be provided upon request. Scene 7: A scene from Great Expectations presents Cowans as Pip, and Hodgson as Magwitch. The smoky effect you see is left over from the Macbeth Scene, but don't worry. The fire department has everything under control, and the thing is almost out. Scene 8: As Lovell strums a guitar, Chancer reads poetry by Alan Ginsberg. The leather iackets are courtesy of the Salvation Army. There will be a brief address by Phillips Il, the form master. No, he is not wearing motley, that is the way he always dresses. The performance will conclude with the national anthem played by Phillips l. Nobody recognizes the melody, however, for the piano has been tuned. SELWYN HOUSE S CHOOL MAGAZINE I A COUNTRY DANCE A somewhat back-handed compliment to the language of the continent Bow to your partner, bow to the wall. Come on, McCallum, let's have a ball. Swing Reade and Gentles round your feet Past O'Hearn to Warren's seat. Brunet and Genzel, dos-si-dos. CMind the blackboard as you go.J See Walker flying down the aisle, Tripped by Elder lcountry stylel. McCorriston, dig that crazy pair: Peck swinging Cooper by the hair. Watch Schouela stub his toe, While Bottomley shouts, UGO man, go! Boswell and Stoker demolish Beck With a firm but friendly body-check. Morton and Ronalds, don't swing too hard, Or you'll swing MacDougall into the yard. See young Molson, thrown by Fisher, Felled by Dickman, Davis and Disher, Who Than Who Than can keep the rythm stricter Motter stamping his feet on Victor? can make the tempo hotter Culver beating time on Motter? Hendery, you're the last man in: Raise a shout and stop the din. Hurry now boys, to avoid disaster, Back to your seats: here comes the master. Back to work and back to chore. End of the dance. There ain't no more. I. B. JINGLES Ring the bell, ring bell, ring the bell all day, But we only hear it when it's time to go and play. Ring the bell, ring the bell, ring it at recess, That's the time we'll all rush out Leaving our classroom in a mess! Every week-day morning, round about a quarter to Standing in the door way there'll be Colonel Brine. 'lStop this noise you varlets! list to what I say, If you don't behave yourselves, you'll be kept in on nine Thursday! Ring the bell, ring the bell, ring the bell all day, But we only hear it when it's time to go and play. Ring the bell, ring the bell, ring it at recess, SCHOOL YEAR 196341964 That's the time we'll all rush out Leaving our classroom in a mess! Some of us are inky and some of us are clean. Some of us are tat ones and the rest of us are lean. There are some that are too chatty and others that are quiet But all of us are happy and One B's quite a riot! Ring the bell, irng the bell, ring the bell all day. And we always hear it when it's time to come in from play! Ring the bell, ring the bell, ring it to end recess, That's the time we'll all rush in to clear up all that mess! FORM A.1 The sun was shining in the hair Shining with all its might. They did their very best to see Why sums were such a blight. And this was odd because The answers came out right. Demers and Vaughan crawled rapidly Because they thought Ros. James Had got no business to be done Before the bell for games. lf we could hurry us they said '!We'd race Campbell, Lyle and Glennf John Wooler and young David Clarke Were sitting nose in book. While Peter Font and Kelly Cav: Took yet another look. 'llf only Leopold would slip They said, 'lthat would be luck. !!Oh! fellows come and help me out. John Stephens did beseech The working's right - The answer's wrong! lt's useles Hunt to preach. Tell me it quarters equal fourths. Ask Pedvis not to screechf' 'llt twenty boys with twenty pens Wrote hard for half an hour Do you suppose, Mike Parker said '!That five would equal four? 'll doubt it,' Eric Kaplan said. His books dropped to the floor. !!The time has come, Bergoffen said To think of many things, Ot Harlan's arm and Herbie's snakes, Of pucks and sticks and Kings, And whether Ayre is everywhere, And why Todd's legs are four. O Comrades, said Dave Claxton, !'You've had a pleasant year. With Hannon G and Sadler J And Dave Nercessian. Shall we be ambling up that stair And ioin the Seniors there? I SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE FORM A.2 The A 2 class sixty-three to four Could never, never be called a bore! CRERAR studied his animal books, While WEYMAN read up on a human's looks, FITZPATRICK has a very long name But he can spell it just the same. We have a boy named DAVID KNIGHT And he gets almost everything right, GRAHAM is sometimes slightly annoyed But he is still a good little Boyd. RODEN loves to read us his books And he certainly has the most charming looks. REARDON'S the boy with an Irish name Who loves to play the hockey game. Brown eyed AINLEY we very well know To the Mediterranean likes to go. JAMIE BOYD iust loves to sing And we think this is a very good thing. NOBLE'S the boy with an English name Who speaks French and English iust the same. ORVIG had a broken bone But never did he even moan. OLESKEVIS is a new little scholar Who is just as bright as a silver dollar. NONNENMAN came from Roslyn school Where he learned to follow every rule. TETRAULT is our lively one But nevertheles he's lots of fun. KHAZZAM is tall and sits at the back But in his work he does not slack. PURVIS is a conscientious one The kind of boy to have for a son. DOPKING came from way out west And to all of us he's one of the best. OLIVER four is a sweet young lad Who is very very seldom bad. There's also SCOTT who lives close by And he is not the least bit shy. CLARKE is a boy who is dark and tall In the gymnasium he flies with the ball. From St. George's School came BEARDMORE to stay, We're happy to have him at work and at play. LINDEN is the tall dark child Cooperative, kind, polite and mild. AGNEW loves to tell us stories Of his puppy dog and all its glories. BARER talks of his Switzerland trips He certainly loves to travel on ships. GROOME is ready to laugh at iokes He is definitely most pleasing to folks. R THE SCHOOL YEAR 1963-1964 HOWARD told many interesting tales Of England and Scotland and also ot Wales. We must not forget the WALFORD lad 'Cause without him life would be very sad. When September comes the boys hope to be Sitting in Form IA or I B. THE BLOODTHIRSTY B I Form B I are a regiment, ready to goto war, No matter whom they're fighting, or what the battle's for. The leader may be Harold, or Richard Lion Heart, B I are always ready to go and do their part. They're gathering in the bailey of Selwyn Castle here. Odell, Parer and Brodkin, with their armour shinning clear. Creighton's ready with his spear and Rankin's sword is keen. So woe betide the enemy the minute they are seen. Goldbloom's mounted on his horse-he's got his vizor down. Mappin rides alongside, with a very warlike frown. Here are more brave knights - Karass and Bourne: To do mighty deeds in battle they are all toresworn. The longbowmen are coming, here's Elliott and Clarke, Their quivers full of arrows and they never miss their mark. Here's Dickman and Mathias, their target aim's so good They'ld do well in competition with even Robin Hood! Robson's on the drawbridge and Roper's by his side, Ready in case of sudden attack against the toe to ride. And up among the battlements, Usher-Jones looks wide and far, Keeping watch there to make sure just where the enemy are. Maclean is in the dungeon, but he's not captive, no, not he! He's making sure the prisoners are all under lock and key. Sutton's with him helping, in the dark and dismal damp. Holding high a flaming torch, there is no other lamp. Along the secret passage, where it's even yet more dim, Are Levinson and Bethel with intentions dire and grim, Preparing for their victims, boiling oil and molten lead Ready to pour all over their unsuspecting enemy's head. ln the storeroom ofthe castle making sure there'll be no needs ln the way of food supplies, should there be a lengthy siege, Are Daniels and Evans, making haste by no means slight, They were hungry, so while doing their work, they stopped to have a bite! From the guardroom hurries Agar, Shuter comes from the Great Hall, They clatter down the spiral stairway, these lads so strong and tall. And out into the bailey to ioin the others there, With swords a-flash and armour glittering, in the sunshine bright and fair. Now B I are all assembled and give a mighty battle-cry, They thunder over the drawbridge, to fight till they win or die. They'll slay Norman, Turk or Saracen, you won't catch them unawares. But what a noise they make - thank goodness they're not going down to Prayers! 52 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE FORM B2 Mornings tAny resemblance to living characters is not accidentall It is not even 8.30 a.m., but Clifford Pearson and Rory Byrne are already entering B 2 classroom, gaily decorated with the pictures of Noah's Ark and some very handsome portraits down by such artists as Ian Donald, Huntley Stratford, Roddie Groome and Michael Chrastina. They are soon followed by lan Molson, James Dorey and David Stewart who never fails to let me know, confidentially, the hymn of the day. To-day it's 412. They gather around my table, chatting louder than they should or form little groups, talking about their skiing experiences or the last birthday party. More are coming in, 'iThe Book Tidiers , Roy Wolvin and Billy Cottingham, inspect the book shelves. Allez at vos places s'il vous plaitp rangez vos tiroirs. There may be an inspection of drawers pretty soon. To-day is the day we change our 'iEtat-Maier , Geoffrey Hale reminds me. Immediately eager boys fChris Bovaird, Sandy Denton, Scott Robertson, Michael Chambers and Geoffrey Witkovi beseech me, 'iMay I take the register this week? as this is the most treasured function. UAllez, taisez-vous the bell is going to ring in five minutes. 'IEst-ce-que ie peux tailler mon crayon, s'iI vous plait? UMais oui, Dean Bremner. Get your things ready for the first period. Writing? It's always writing. Non madame , says Jean. Christian Saletes auiourd'hui c'est le Frangaisl! 'iAllez mes enfants, encore deux minutes. Silence. 'IGO to your place Teddy fNationJ and Wilks fKeeferJ. 'lWho is absent? Jonathan fCowenJ? No there he is. What happened, Jonathan, did you miss your auto-car? No, my Father forgot to wake us. Bon, encore une minute. Voila Ia cloche! Brr . . . 'iMadame, I hear the early birds fthe A 2'sl in the corridor, says Andy Fraser. Jean fConnoIlyJ go and see what is going on and if the D's have started. l'Madame, the B ones are going already. Allez, Allez tif they learn one French word it will be that onej i'Vite. Premier rang, deuxieme rang, troisieme rang. Follow the golden line. Onward Christian soldiers! FORM C The school days has started, 'tis too soon for some As Stein, Claxton and Henry arrive on the run. l say, Copy those examples, it ought to be fun. Say Henderson and Hallward, 'I have all of them done. Donaldson and Mappin are not far behind, To do well at school they've made up their mind. Who loves to work much rather than play? Why Christopher, Graham and, of course, Gray. l thought he was here, yes, I saw him before. Oh! now I see Foch, he's down on the floor! They're plugging away and so anxious to please, Are Elliott and Case, fine students are these. RMS C AND D JUNIOR CHO SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL He fades in the background with a sweet winning smile: He takes life so easy, does our little friend Weil. His eyes are a-twinkle, filled with mischief ofcourse, 'lOld head on young shoulders does well describe Morse. Who sings at assembly with a heart filled with joy? Our friend Forrest Palmer, he's a fine little boy. Dancing with glee like a bird on a twig, Says Campbell to me, l've a new Beattie wig! Do you see wee Buchanan with the round sparkling eyes? He works every minute and how hard he tries! 'lSee what Mom bought me , says Miller each day. He has a desk filled with trash - about a truck load l'ld say. Now whom do I push? Why, Stoker, Gordon and Kent. To escape from hard work these fellows are bent. l mention three more before I am gone. Each one is important, Lewis, Isaacs and Vaughan. To start a new day it does seem to me That there's no better place than here in Form C! FORM D. Know what? ask the questioning D's. Bright Byers. Careful Culver. Deliberate Donald Fastidious Finkelstein. Gentle Gordon. Hesitant Hopkinson. Helpful Hyde. Just Johnston. Methodical MacCallum. Mobile MacTavish. Meticulous Marchant. Mischievous Molson. Nimble Nation. Optimistic Oliver. Perceptive Patterson. Polite Pearson. Reflective Rider. Swift Schreiber. Solemn Sharp. Trustful Taylor. Vibacious Vaughan. MAGAZINE 'X we X? SPORTS PRIZE GIVING Sport Prizegiving - May, 1963 The annual track meet and sports prizegiving was held as usual in the Molson Stadium. With the growing age of the school, and with the greater emphasis on Athletics a new Under 15 class of events was added to the program, and three new events were added - the 880 yd. race, the shot put and the discuss. With the number of events in the various age categories being greater each boy was limited to entering five events. This made for greater competition both between houses and between individuals. A number of new records were set, including that of the Under 13 broad lump which had stood since 1957, the first year in which records were kept, and the senior broad iump where the record was increased by almost a toot. New records were established for all new events. SELWYN HOUSE SCHCOL MAGAZINE E5 F9 CD F? 'V E5 F3 F? I IZ EE E5 75 yards C9 years1 75 yards K8 years1 75 yards L7 years1 75 yards C6 years1 100 yards 100 yards 100 yards 100 yards 100 yards 100 yards 110 years1 111 years1 C12 years1 . Q13 years1 ,, Q14 years1 109201 Broad Jump funcler 131 Broad Jump lunder 151 Broad Jump fopen1 High Jump funder 131 High Jump funder 151 High Jump Copen Shot-put funder 131 Shot-put lunder 151 Shot-put lopen1 Discus lunder 151 ,. Discus lopen1 1st lst lst Ist 1st 1st 1st Ist Ist Ist 1st Ist 1st 1st 1st lst 1st Ist 1st lst 1st Relay Races:-Intermediate A, Macaulay House: 220 yards 220 yards 440 yards 440 yards 880 yards Sack Race Sack Race James Cummings Scott Elliott Joy Rankin Michael Weil Stewart Beck William Mcllvaine Kenneth May Gregory Weil Michael Pike Duncan McMartin Kenneth May Michael Pike Duncan McMartin Kenneth May James Grant Ulrich Scheel Kenneth May Philip Thom Hugh Roberts Philip Thom Michael Dench 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd Michael Isaacs David Knight Bruce Oliver Patrick Kent Donat Reardon John Grossman John Wootton Sidney Segalowitz Allan Case Hugh Roberts John Wootton Gary Gentles Ulrich Scheel Neil Cryer Robin Pitblado Duncan McMartin John Lovell Peter Rider Rodney Devitt Gary Gentles Rodney Devitt Intermediate B, Speirs House: Junior A, Macaulay Houseg Junior B, Lucas House: Senior A, Macaulay House: Senior B, Lucas House. Cunder 151 lvpeni lunder 151 KOPQH1 fvperll KJunior1 lSenior1 Sisters' Race U00 yards handicap1 Brothers' Race Father, Mother and Son Race Ist lst 1st lst Ist 1st lst 1st 1st Ist Michael Pike Hugh Roberts Allan Case John Pike John Pike Taylor Gray Peter Scrivener Penny Wootton Christopher Molson The Dench Family 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd Allan Case Rodney Devitt Philip Thom Hugh Roberts Stephen Price Thomas Norsworthy Harold Crabtree Swimming Awards:-lst Duncan McMartin, 2nd William Mcllvaine, 3rd Richard Kent. Skiing Awards:-Senior: 1st, Michael Denchg 2nd, Stuart Connolly: lntermedimer lst, Miflwel Culver: 2nd, Timothy Ainleyg Junior: Ist, Michael lsaacsg Most improved junior: 1st, David McCallum Junior Sportsman's Cup lCassils Memorial Cup1-Michael Culver The Sportsman's Cup fMcMoster Memorial Cup1-John Pike Victor Ludorum . Hush Roberts Soccer CThe Gillespie Cup1 MUCUUIUY H0059 Hockey QThe Creighton Cup1 LUC55 House 91 ,N I I I 73, S wr A9547 E. MP . L 1: I G3 WK 3-312 Gym Display 1964 Both Junior and Senior gym displays were separated this year, with the result that we had a iunior and senior gym squad. Crests and awards were presented in the afternoon by Mrs. A. B. Purvis and in the evening Mr. Bartlett Morgan. A fine performance was turned in by all boys ancl special commendation goes to Neil Cryer for being chosen to perform on television on March 2Ist. During the Easter recess, members of both gym squads returned to school for training in preparation for the Westmount Y.M.C.A. gymnastic competition on April 3rd. Results of this competition were most encouraging for us, with Stephen Price winning the senior mat agility and gaining a second place in the senior vaulting. Neil Cryer won the intermediate trampoline, gained second place in the mat agility and third place in vaulting. Talbot Boggs won the iunior vaulting, gained second place in mat agility. William Mcllvaine gained fourth place in iunior vaulting and sixth place in mat agility. J. M. L. GYIVINASTIC DISPLAYS Friday 13 March, 1964 AFTERNOON: JUNIOR SCHOOL Form D Mat work and relays Form C Springboard and box work Junior Gym Squad Vaulting and agilities Forms B . , . . Pair activities Forms A . Stick work Senior Gym Squad Vaulting and agilities Presentation of gymnastic crests EVENING: SENIOR SCHOOL Forms I .. ..,,, , Vaulting Forms II Free standing calisthenics Forms Ill Stick work Junior Gym Squad Vaulting and agilities Forms IV Basketball Form V Trampoline, Box and Parallels Forms VI-VII Group work Senior Gym Squad Vaulting and agilities Presentation of gymnastic crests NIOR GYM SQU NIOR GYM SQU 60 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE SENIOR FOOTBALL As this was the School's first year for football, we were not scheduled in an inter-school league, and consequently played only exhibition games to gain experience. There were four games played, two against Ashbury and one each against LCC and Stanstead. We started off with a bang by defeating Ashbury in Ottawa 25-22. It was touch and go all the way but our determination to bring home that first victory was the key factor for winning. lt was a team effort but special mention should go to McMartin, who ran a total of about I50 yards for three touchdowns. With minutes to go Devitt scored the winning touchdown to end the exciting battle. The second game was played at LCC on their grounds, but this time we came out on the bottom, losing 20-O. LCC's strong defence didn't give our offence a chance to get moving and their experience in passing showed up considerably and was their main offensive threat throughout the game. Our return match against Ashbury was a hard fought battle and a tough one to lose. Sunny skies and warm temperatures brought a large crowd to witness the school's first home game. It was a defensive game all the way and Norsworthy, Pike and Vodstricil did an outstanding job in containing Ashbury's offence. Norsworthy in the 2nd quarter pulled down an Ashbury halfback behind his goal for a safety touch giving us two points. Ashbury scored the winning touchdown in the 2nd quarter and the game ended with Ashbury leading 7-2. The fourth and final game was played at Stanstead under very poor conditions, with snow falling heavily throughout the game, leaving 2 to 3 inches on the field. We were leading I2-O at the end of the first half, resulting from touchdowns by McMartin and Devitt. In the second quarter Vodstricil, who had been playing an out- standing game at defence, was iniured and greatly missed in the remaining part of the game. We tried to retain our lead, but Stanstead seemed to put on some extra steam in the second half and scored two touchdowns and a convert to win the game by I point. DOBELL - Offensive End - Good receiver but lacks desire. With more determination he could be an asset to the team. PIKE - Tackle - Very aggressive and determined. Came a long way during the season and he will be greatly missed next year. MULLIGAN - Guard - Versatile player and hard worker. Played very well this year and was valuable to the team. GILL - Centre - Enthusiastic about playing and improved considerably throughout the season. SCOTT - Guard - Very aggressive and a hard worker. Played well both offensively and defensively. NORSWORTHY - CCo-Captainj - Tackle - Most valuable lineman and good team leader. Was consistent throughout the season and had tremendous spirit CASE - Offensive End - Played his position to the best of his ability at all times. Showed considerable improvement as the season progressed. COUSINS - Quarterback - Has a lot of desire and played hard in every game. Needs to improve his passing but this will come with experience. SCHEEL - Wingback - Has very good speed but needs more practice in handling the ball. FIRST FOOTBALL TEAM BANTAM FOOTBALL 62 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE DEVITT - Halfback - Has a strong will to win. Good runner and valuable player on the team. THOM - Fullback - One of the younger players on the team and did a fine iob as fullback. Also did the punting and improved continually. MCMARTIN - lCo-Capt.J - Halfback - His natural ability to play the game well and the quality of good leadership won him the most valuable player award. Duncan was the leading scorer on the team and will be greatly missed next year. MCLEOD - Tackle - Hard worker and showed improvement throughout the year. WANKLYN - Linebacker - Smallest man on the team but size didn't hold him back. Good tackler and very aggressive. KENT - Linebacker - One of the youngest boys on the team and will be an asset to the teams in years to come. VODSTRICIL - Defensive Half - A fearless tackler and our best defensive man on the team. Made tremendous improvement throughout the season. BARKER - Quarterback - Didn't see too much action during the course of this season but played well whenever called upon. GENTLES - Plays very good football for his age and will improve with experience. MAY - Guard - Has desire but needs more experience. DORLAND - Tackle - Didn't play too much this season but with more practice could be useful next year. BANTAM FOOTBALL Our first season of Bantam football did not show a success on the scoreboard, however, the exhibition games played gave us considerable experience, which was our main motive this season. The team was chosen from the intermural league which comprised of 70 boys. They were divided into 4 teams, each named after an Eastern Professional team, with the Alouettes coming out on top. Those who showed the most desire and ability were picked to represent the school and the following boys qualified: Wanklyn lCapt.J, Scrivener, Kent, Bruce Barker, Connolly, Culver, Tennant, Wylie, Johnston, Dorland, Byrne, Galt, Dorland Haugland, Morton, Ainley, Vermette, McHugh, Miller, Cryer, Drummond, Oliver, Newton, Gentles, Leiter, Coristine, Morgan, David Barker. The school team played three exhibition games, one each against B.C.S., L.C.C. and Westmount High School. Our first game was played against Bishops at Lennoxville on a beautiful Fall day. We started out well and were leading B.C.S. 6-0 at half time, on a touchdown by Gentles. However, in the second half the experienced and heavier Bishop's team took command and scored three unanswered touchdowns to win the game by the score of I9-6. The second and third games against L.C.C. and Westmount respectively were both lost by identical scores of 31-O. Although the games were one-sided, Selwyn House tried their best. Both teams were more experienced and played good hard football. The boys' progress during the season was very rewarding and their desire to play increased with each game. With one year's experience behind us and some hard practicing next fall, we should have better results in '64. MY SENIOR HOCKEY SAT. JAN. T8 MONKLANDS HIGH SAT. JAN. 25 D'ARCY MAGEE WED. JAN. 29 STANSTEAD SAT. FEB. AT STANSTEAD MON. FEB. ASHBURY SAT. FEB. AT ASHBURY SAT. FEB. AT B.C.S. WED. MAR. FATHERS This year we were very fortunate to have our senior team coached by Mr. 'lBuddy O'Connor, former N.H.L. All Star, and player with the Montreal Canadiens , and the New York Rangers . He worked very hard with the boys all year, and drilled them on fundamentals, and on positional hockey. The boys were very fortunate and learned a great deal from him. The team, however, had a disappointing year as far as winning games is concerned, as we won none. Several of our games were hard battles, but we were overpowered finally in the end. Richard Dobell broke his arm in the first game, and his services were lost to us for the balance of the season, although we had hopes that he might have returned for the Fathers' match. Jon Scott served us faithfully in goal. This was his first year in this position and he improved steadily as he went along. Duncan McMartin, Peterdick Mulligan, and Rodney Devitt were rotated on the defence. This was a very heavy burden for the men to carry. McMartin particularly put in a great deal of ice time, and in one game he hardly came off the ice at all. The forward lines varied throughout the season, but Price, Hoffmann, and Thom made a very effective first line, with Price taking the occasional turn an defence. Gill, Case, and Cousins were the second line with Norsworthy, Vodstrcil and Scrivener on the third line. Buchanan and Weil also gave service as auxiliary forwards. The team did not have a good year. This can be partly explained by our very small graduating class, and relatively small grade X. lt is hoped that as the senior part of the school grows in numbers, and we have better reserves, that our teams will improve greatly. UNDER 15 HOCKEY This year's under 15 hockey team could hardly be termed successful in terms of the won lost record. However the season was not without its bright moments. Our first game of the season against D'Arcy Magee was our best effort. Our skating and passing was good throughout it but poor shooting wasted many of our good scoring chances. The goal-keeping of Kent, Tratt, and Cryer ii was excellent along with the defensive play of Thom. Another good showing was our win over Stanstead. The whole team skated, passed, and shot well. Thom's end to end rushes provided constant excitement. Although the outcome was never in doubt, the victory was truly a team effort. Looking at the darker side most of the games were characterized by sporadic backchecking and the inability to skate hard for the whole game. Our strength, which up 'lx SENIOR HOCKEY TEAM FATHERS' HOCKEY TE 1-1 FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1263-1964 65 usually held us on even terms for the first period ebbed as the game went on and let our opponents score in the second and early third periods. Then we would surge back in the dying minutes of the game when it was too late. Shooting was also a problem as most of the boys have not developed hard, accurate shots. However, in the final analysis it was our lack of skating strength which was our undoing. This can only be avoided in the future by more ice time for practices. With only two hours a week for hockey we are at a great disadvantage in comparison with most of the schools. Peter Scrivener, the captain, was the spearhead of our attack and the driving force which kept the spirit ot the team high most of the time. Stewart Connolly was a threat on the attack and a fair defensive hockey player. Jimmy Coristine, our assistant captain, was an aggressive player and a good play-maker. Special mention should be made of his persistant checking. The second line, centered by David Galt, with Greg Weil and Jamie Morgan as wingers, outskated their opponents time and again but lacked scoring ability. Their first rate backchecking, especially Weil's, kept the other team off balance. The greatest surprise of the season was the play of the third line. They checked very well and had the fewest goals scored against them. Our defense of Philip Thom, Michael Culver, Murray Leiter, Michael McHugh and Neil Cryer played well throughout the season and our leading scorer, Philip Thom played especially well. A special word should be said about the goalers, Richard Kent and Martin Tratt who were subiected to shots from all sides and still performed admirably. Our coach, Mr. Sherwood introduced several new offensive and defensive patterns and gave the team great spirit during the entire season. The members of the team were: Peter Scrivener, James Coristine, Stewart Connolly, David Galt, James Morgan, Gregory Weil, Bruce Barker, James Johnston, William Wanklyn, Gary Gentles, Alan Byrne, f'Pokey Dobell, Michael Culver, Philip Thom, Murray Leiter, Michael McHugh, Jody Allison, Neil Creyer, Richard Kent and Martin Tratt. UNDER 13 HOCKEY SAT. JAN. 18 at B. C. S. Won SAT. JAN. 27 L. C. C. Lost MON. FEB. 1 at Ashbury Won MON. FEB. 3 Ashbury Won MON FEB. 12 at L. C. C. Lost WED. FEB. 21 at L. C. C. Lost FRI. MAR. 2 B. C. S. Draw St. Georges Won The Under 13 team, under the enthusiastic leadership of Captain Michael Culver and Vice-Captain Erik lversen had one of the most successful years that they have had in some years. They won all their games except the three played against L. C. C., and in two of these they held a lead well into the second period. There was great enthusiasm on the team, and assisted by good positional play their standard rose as the season progressed. Those who played regularly for the team were Per Amundsen and Robert Mclernon in goal, Michael Hoffmann, Nelson Vermette, Michael Culver, and John Drummond on defence, lan McLeod, Jamie Capping, Erik lversen, Ralph Keefer, Pierre Viger, John Grossman, and Derek Morton on the forward line. hx -1 lg .? f-5 aa 'fi tx 1' fa Sturm SOCCER 1 963 Due to the changeover to Canadian Football, in the senior forms, the Under 'I3 Team was the only one to represent the School in Soccer this year. Members of this team were selected from Forms ll and III. Practices were held twice a week, during which a tentative team played games against alternate hopefuls supported by boys over the age limit. This helped to develop the teamwork necessary and, under the special instruction of Mr. Lewis, the boys acquired skills in passing and shooting. The results: I loss, 1 tie and four wins indicated the general success of the boys' efforts. Next year's team, to be built around a large nucleus of this year's members, looks just as promising. l would particularly like to thank Mr. Martin Lewis for his assistance and experience in coaching the team. G A Nl E S Ashbury College at S.H.S. Won 3-0 Selwyn had a definite edge, due to better team positioning, over the larger Ashbury boys. However it was not until Hurum scored from quite out that Selwyn was able to show superiority. Two further goals by Grossman guaranteed the shutout in spite of later Ashbury rallying attacks. S.H.S. at Ashbury College Lost 2-'l A resolute Ashbury team, out to gain vengeance for their previous defeat, set the scoring pattern. Selwyn House seemed unable to bring itself to shoot more on the opponent's goal, though Keefer's goal managed to prevent a shutout. S.H.S. at Bishops College School Won 3-I ln perfect autumn weather, Selwyn mmediately seized control of the game over a smaller less experienced Bishops team. Goals were scored by Corbett, Keefer and Mcllvaine. Bishops, responding to the urgings of their supporters, were able however to deprive Selwyn of complete victory. Sedbergh at S.H.S. Tied 'l-'l Clearly Selwyn's most challenging opponents, Sedbergh played with determina- tion, having a powerful defence that frustrated Selwyn's attacks. Reluctance to shoot on goal from any angle and distance reduced the Home team's scoring opportunities. After a goal by Grossman, Sedbergh soon evened the score and the game was drawn in spite of both teams' further efforts. S.H.S. at Sedbergh Won 3-2 Without question, this game was the 'tcliff-hanger of the season. Sedbergh showed great drive right from the kick-off and made the first tally. Selwyn took new spirit after a fine goal by Hurum. However, Sedberg continued to have the edge on the play scoring their second goal. In the second half though the contest could have gone either way, Grossman evened the score and followed with another to put Selwyn ahead. Sedbergh pressed even harder but lversen's fine goal tending held off the attackers until the final whistle. Bishops College School at S.H.S. Won 2-0 A noticeably improved and determined Bishops team challenged and held Sel- wyn's attackers. However, in spite of good clearing by the Bishops defence, Selwyn's forward line made more of their opportunities than in earlier games and Grossman was able to score twice. Winning this game returned the Under 13 B.C.S.-S.H.S. Soccer Cup to Montreal after an absence of several years. UNDER 13 SOCCER PLAYER SKETCHES Iversen E., Goal: Steady improvement throughout the season, especially able in clearing the ball after close shots around the goal mouth. Campbell, Full Back: Well suited for this position though apt to be careless in long kicks down to the forward line. Ayre B., Full Back, Captain: A fine season in this position, played hard and lead his team well. Corbett, T., Centre Half: Proved most valuable after moving to this position from the forward line. A fine kicker and a determined player. Tyler, Right Half: Played energetically supplying his wing man well while frus- trating the opponents' wings with his persistent worrying tactics. Walker D, Left Half: Good improvement during the season. Forwarded the ball well and by next season should be able to run faster. Grossman, Centre Forward: A very dynamic player. Scoring ability improved during the season when he played the ball less and shot more while in the goal area. Keefer, Inside Forward: A good season though back checking opposing inside forwards was a problem sometimes. Mcllvaine, Inside Forward: A player who worked hard to overcome some diffi- culties playing with a heavier and faster line. Shows good promise for next season. McLernon, Outside Right Forward: Light and fast with skill in playing the ball. Should be a continuing asset with more scoring potential next year. Hurum, Outside Left Forward: A fine season for this player. Fine centering kicks in the opponents' end of the field more than once started the team scoring. Barker, Twelfth Man: A good all round player to have in reserve. Heavy, hard playing and fast with much promise for next year. T R FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1963-1964 69 HOUSE SKI MEET This year's Ski Meet, another success, was held at the Avila Ski Center at Pied- mont this February. The meet ran very smoothly, as usual, under the able direction of Mr. lversen, assisted by Mr. Tees and Mr. Sherwood. Stuart Connolly clocked the fastest time in the Senior Slalom and Jimmy Coristine in the Senior Giant Slalom. The runners up were Culver i, Kent i and Barker i in the Slalom and Scrivener, Culver i and oCnnolly in the Giant Slalom. In the Intermediate division, the Slalom honours went to Niel Cryer, followed by Reardon i, Iversen and Tyler i. The Giant Slalom winner was Peter Morton, with Barry Graham, Cryer ii and Reardon i following. The combined results were: SENIOR INTERMEDIATE 1 Connolly i 1. Cryer ii 2 Culver i 2. Reardon i 3 Scrivner 3. Iversen 4 Kent i 4. Morton i The House results: . Speirs 40.00 2. Macaulay 29.59 3. Wanstall 27.05 4. Lucas 22.24 SKI IVIEET Senior Giant Slalom Senior Slalom Coristine i CSD 35.7 1. Connolly i CM1 28.4 Scrivener CS1 36.2 2. Culver i CS1 29.1 Culver i CS1 36.9 3. Kent i CM1 30.7 Soper CW1 38.7 4. Barker i CL1 31.4 Morgan CSD 38.9 5. Thom CWD 31.8 Cryer i CS1 39.0 6. Scrivener CS1 32.1 Barker i CL1 39.1 7. Morgan C51 34.5 Bourne, T. CL1 39.5 8. Vodstrcil Cwl 35-0 Kem i CMJ 39,7 9. Soper CW1 36.0 Vodstrcil CW1 42.2 10. Hoffman i CMl 36-1 Hoffman i CM1 42.4 11. MacPhail CMJ 36.8 Thom CW1 42.4 12. Carsley CL1 39.0 Ainley i CWD 44.9 13. Cusack CL1 40.0 MacPhail CM1 45.4 14. Ainley i 41.4 Carsley CL1 47,7 15. Cryer i CSD 54.2 Cusack CL1 48.3 Norsworthy i CL1 55.0 Gentles i CMJ 62.7 Combined 1. Connolly i CM1 65.3 2. Culver i C51 65.7 3. Scrivener CS1 68.3 4. Kent i CMJ 70.4 5. Barker i CL1 70.5 6. Morgan C51 73.4 7. Thom CWD 74.2 8. Soper CW1 74.7 9. Vodstrcil CW1 77.2 10. Hoffmann i CM1 78.5 11. MacPhail CMJ 82.2 V x ka 'fbi' f I ' -r S .,NK L FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1963-1964 Ainley i CWD Carsley CLD Cusack CLD Cryer i CSD Intermediate Giant Slalom 86.3 86.7 88.3 93.2 71 Intermediate Slalom 1. Morton i CSD 37.7 1. Cryer ii CSD 2. Graham, By CMD 38.2 2. Reardon i CSD 3. Cryer ii CSD 39.3 3. lversen CMD 4. Reardon i CSD 40.0 4. Tyler i CLD 5. Tyler i CLD 40.2 5. Barker ii CLD 6. McCallum i CWD 40.6 Jennings CWD 7. Barker ii CLD 40.7 Morton i CSD 8. lversen CMD 40.8 8. McCallum i CWD 9. Jennings CWD 42.7 9. Hodgson CMD 10. Nation i CLD 45.9 10. Magee CSD 11. Gurd CMD 46.3 11. Graham, By CMD Viger CWD 46.3 12. Gurd CMD 13. Usher-Jones i CWD 48.3 13. Viger CWD 14. Hoffmann ii CMD 48.4 14. Fricker CWD 15. Leopold i CLD 48.6 15. Usher-Jones i CWD 16. Gordon i CSD 50.3 16. Gordon i CSD 17. Magee CSD 50.4 17. Nation i CLD 18. Hodgson CMD 53.6 Combined Cryer ii CSD 72.6 Reardon i CSD 73.5 lversen CMD 74.8 Morton i CSD 75.0 Tyler i CLD 76.4 Barker ii CLD 78.0 Graham, By CMD 78.4 McCallum i CWD 78.9 Jennings CWD 80.0 Gurd CMD 87.1 Viger CWD 87.9 Magee CSD 89.8 Usher-Jones i CWD 92.8 Hodgson CMD 92.9 Nation i CLD 94.3 Gordon i CSD 96.8 House Scores Senior Intermediate Actual Reduced Actual Reduced 1. SPEIRS 135 20.00 130 20.00 2. MACAULAY 14.67 97 14.92 3. WANSTALL 12.74 93 14.31 4. LUCAS 9.78 81 12.46 HOUSE CHAMPIONSHIP, 1962-1963 Lucas Macaulay Wanstall Work 183.55 298.90 300.00 General Activities , 153.94 167.41 174.14 Hockey . 100.00 63.27 79.59 Football 63.33 100.00 60.00 Skiing ,, . 34.77 29.82 32.03 Swimming ..,, . 22.00 38.00 16.00 33.3 33.5 34.0 36.2 37.3 37.3 37.3 38.3 39.3 39.4 40.2 40.8 41.6 43.1 44.5 46.5 48.4 Combined 40.00 29.59 27.05 22.24 Speirs 291.26 179.36 95.92 96.44 36.86 40.00 72 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Athletics 70.00 68.25 35.00 54.25 Volleyball . 32.61 43.48 43.48 50.00 Softball 50.00 41.67 16.67 25.00 Junior , 44.09 39.55 44.66 50.00 754.29 890.35 791.57 919.09 Maximum 1000 1. SPEIRS 919.09 2. MACAULAY 890.35 3. WANSTALL 791.57 4. LUCAS 754.29 Position at the end ofthe hockey season:- HOUSE CHAIVIPIONSHIP, 1963-1964 Lucas Macaulay Wansfoll Speirs Work . .. . . 170.55 265.78 250.80 300.00 General actitivities 156.91 155.14 183.32 181.39 Soccer , . ..,,,, 88.57 100.00 77.14 77.14 Hockey . 54.29 57.14 40.00 100.00 Skiing ,. 22.24 29.59 27.05 40.00 Junior . 48.17 48.67 48.93 50.00 Max. 790 .. 540.73 656.32 627.24 748.53 1. SPEIRS . . 94.6271 2. MACAULAY 83.07 3. WANSTALL 79.39 4. LUCAS . . 68.44 Old Boys' Association President Honorary Secretary John N. Mappin John Fetherstonhaugh Vice-President Selwyn House Staff Representative Taylor Carlin Fred Tees Vice-President Board of Governor's Representative Jacques Tetrault A.M. Dobell Honorary Treasurer Member of the Board Peter Carsley Anthony LeMoine Bruce Campbell The Annual Dinner was at the School held in March and was preceded by drinks in the gymnasium. lt is gratifying to be able to report an increased attendance. The business was despatched with the usual alacrity and Mr. Jim Trimble brought us up to date on the current football situation with one of those fine talks that his audiences have come to expect from him. The Old Boys' Association is anxious to increase its membership and it should be stressed that we provide two bursaries for the membership dues. Prompt payment is greatly appreciated. We would ask that the membership keep us up to date with their activities so that our records may be kept in order. Notes from Old Boys' CHARLES M. DRURY. Appointed Minister of Defence Production. 1930 PATRICK STOKER. Had an addition to his family of a girl on July 9th of last year. 1934 PETER BAROTT Reports that he is still trying to make a living in Architecture. CEditors FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1963-1964 73 note. The firm of David, Barott 8- Boulva recently moved to new offices in Place Ville Marie.1 1935 ALLAN MAGEE Has been appointed President and Managing Director of Meaghers Distillery Ltd. C. TOMLINSON Has recently moved from Cornwall to Montreal and is with Domtar Pulp and Paper. 1937 DR. RICHARD GOLDBLOOM. ls now Assitant Professor of Paediatrics, McGill University. DR. VICTOR GOLDBLOOM. ls 3rd Vice President, College of Physicians 8. Surgeons, Province of Quebec, Chairman, Medical Economics Committee, Province of Quebec Medical Asociation, and Member, Special Committee on Policy, Canadian Medical Association. 1939 Dr. BRUCE RAMSEY. Married on March 16th 1963. 1940 JOHN FETHERSTONHAUGH. Has been appointed English Speaking Secretary, Code of Civil Procedure Revision Commission of the Province of Quebec. 1941 CHRISTOPHER BOVEY. With the T. Eaton Co. Ltd. has been appointed Manager of their Women's Garment and Accessory Group, Basement Store. DAVID MORGAN. Has been appointed Vice Principal - Administration of Lakehead College. He writes that the Lakehead College is a small college 1250 studentsj which is about to become a University with a planned enrolement of 1000 by 1970. 1942 LESLIE GAULT. Had an addition to his family of a boy on April 18 of last year. 1948 GRAHAM NESBITT. Graduated from McGill Law School with First Class Honours in May 63 winning the I.M.E. Prize in Commercial Law. 1948 B. W. MaclNNES. ls now teaching at the Dragon School, Bardwell Rd. Oxford, England, and invites any old boy travelling through Oxford to look him up and he would be delighted to show them around. 1949 ANSON MCKIM. ls now with Canadian Industries Limited and is living in Toronto. He has travelled extensively throughout Canada in connection with his work and has been in all ten provinces. 1950 PAUL DOLISIE. Joined McLeod, Young, 8. Weir about a year and a half ago to take an active part in their French Investment Department. 1951 BENNY BEATTIE. Spent three years studying in Geneva and working part time with an American Brokerage firm. He was a camp leader at a refugee camp in Austria for Swiss U.N.A. and spent last winter studying at the University of Barcelona. He recently returned to Canada. 1952 MICHEL CHOQUETTE. Graduated from Sir George Williams with a B.A. and went on to do graduate work in Archeology at the University of Pennsylvania, however he has postponed his studies for two or three years and is now touring Canada and the United States signing his own satirical compositions Ito guitarj in Uni- versities, Colleges, coffee-houses and Night Clubs. GORDON CURRIE. Writes to say he saw Jerry Barber H9461 in Vancouver who is now running a chain of restaurants called Mr. Mike's and he is still active in car racing, holding the lap record at Kent. 74 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE 1953 PETER HYDE. Was promoted to Lieutenant R.C.N.R., effective July 1962. He graduated from McGill University in May 1961 with a B.A. He is presently with the Firm Touche Ross Bailey 8K Smart working towards his C.A., and this summer he is writing his intermediate exams. MICHAEL MEIGHEN. Graduated from Laval University with his law degree and is now working for the firm of Holden, Hutchison et al. and writes his bar exams this summer. ANTHONY WAIT. Graduated from McGill University with a B.A. in 1960 went on to study at Cambridge graduating with an Honours B.A. in History and is now working at Thomson Electrical Works Ltd. in Montreal. 1954 MAXWELL, ANTHONY. Has been spending the past two years on an Athlone Fellow- ship which he was awarded on graduating Cwith 1st class honoursl in Engineering from McGill University. He is currently studying Business Administration at the London School of Economics. Tony plans to return to Montreal in November. 1957 CHRISTOPHER HYDE. Graduated from McGill University in May 63 with a B.A. and spent that summer working in Ottawa with the Royal Commission on Taxation. He is presently at Emmanuel College, Cambridge reading Economics. MICHAEL STANGER. Graduated from McGill University in May 63 with a B.Sc. and entered Medicine last fall. 1958 ALEXANDER MILLER. Is completing his third year at Yale in a combined program of Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology and Zoology. PETER SCHAAL. Is completing his fourth year of Science at McGill University, and has taken an active part in Student affairs including President of Pre-Med Society 63-64, Publicity Manager of McGill Annual 63-64, and Treasurer of Biology Society 62-63 81 63-64. 1959 HARRY BLOOMFIELD. Is completing his third of Arts at McGill University. VINCENT PRAGER. Spent five weeks last summer talking to British students about Canada. This was sponsored by the Commonwealth Institute. In his talks he travelled throughout the British Isles and after spent a further eight weeks touring Europe. LEE WATCHORN. Is completeing his third year in Mathematics at McGill University. 1959 MICHAEL GWINNELL. Awarded an open scholarship in mathematics at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. RALPH C. S. WALKER. Awarded a Rhodes Scholarship. 1960 MAXWELL GREGOR. ls completeing his twelfth grade at Lower Canada College. Letter From Mr. D. M. Blaiklock I am enioying life at St. Paul's, which in many respects is similar to Selwyn House. The school syllabus accentuates the classical side, and latin is taught for the first time to boys of about 9 years of age. Mathematics and science lag behind the development of other subiects, until the boys start specializing in preparation for University. The FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1963-e1964 lb Canadian Geometry student will be particularly interested in the fact that the English student is responsible for learning only twelve theorems although the results of the others must be known and are used in the solution of problems. Rugger and soccer are the major sports from September to April while cricket is played in the summer term. The school enjoys a Gargantuan reputation in boxing, and, although the sport is now being deemphasized, neither the boxing teams of other schools nor the staff at St. Paul's can yet afford to breathe easily. The school maintains a boathouse and six shells on the Thames while tennis, fives fa combination of handball and squashl, fencing and swimming are other minor sports. Being a city school we have the same problems as Selwyn House with our main games areas a fifteen minute bus ride from the school, but there are a few playing fields right on the school property and a large concrete apron which reduces trousers and knees to shreds as quickly as the gravel at Selwyn House. The school year in England has much to recommend it. The three terms are separated by holidays of approximately the same length of time. Even in Canada this would be ideal from both the student's and the teacher's point of view but the temperatures of June and July in Canada would make these months difficult to pass in a classroom. The English climate, with the extremes softened by the Gulf stream, permits the use of classrooms to the end of July. This, in turn, has the simultaneous effect of cutting the summer holidays to about seven weeks and increasing the spring holiday to a month. That month in April allows the English schoolboy to enjoy the spring in England or visit Europe at a time when most other tourists are unable to do so. Mr. B. K. T. Howis Last October the school was saddened by the death in the Montreal General Hospital of Bernard K. T. Howis, affectionately known to many years of pupils of Selwyn House School as 'iPop . Mr. Howis became a member of the staff of Selwyn House in 1935 and, in September 1949, he was appointed senior master, a position which he held until his retirement in 1951. 'lPOP Howis was as much at home on the playing fields as in the classroom. ln the words of our Headmaster, He was especially good with the younger boys. lt was not uncommon to find him playing cricket with them. The boys would cluster around him - he had a good sense of humour and the really understood them. Our sincere condo- lences are extended to his widow and to his son, Anthony. Nfdfafyaapln x . s- hd' r .I ,L . . .I . , Tr ev .J- ' ' A5 ,. 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