Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1965 volume:

SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE VOL. 36 FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 196-4-65 YXUUS S ESQ W 3 v in 1964 1965 1 ws, X x f I I r CO Dedication Foreword Editorial Board and Staff The Choir Debating and Public Speaking Hobbies Christmas Entertainment Academic Prizegiving 1964 Literary Section Form Notes Sports Day 1964 Gymnastic Display Football 1964 Soccer Hockey Skiing House Championship Old Boys' Notes NTEN Z, JOAN 1521117162 .7413 iiiue of fine azifze 175 grafefuffy ,iZ5eAcafeal JOHN G. BOURNE, Chairman of the Board of Governors 196Os64 ln times of change and challenge Selwyn House has always been fortunate in having the right person to guide its destiny. The spring of 1961 was such a time, and we were fortunate indeed to have John Bourne as the newly elected Chairman of the Board of Governors. The challenge before the school was whether to accept many risks and boldly move up to the rank of a full-fledged preparatory school, or continue in the more comfortable role of a day school, rich in academic tradition, but whose boys of necessity moved on to other schools for final university prepa- ration. John Bourne had the courage to move forward. There were many facets to his leadership: the vision to see the challenge and the courage to accept it: the ability to crystallise agreement amongst his associates: the capacity to organise for action: the energy to see that the difficult was accomplished on time. Since 1961, as the new course of the school became clear, John Bourne, by his continued enthusiasm, enabled Selwyn House to quickly consolidate its new position. While fewer and fewer remember the old school on Redpath Street, we and those who follow will always be grateful to Chairman Bourne, who gal- vanized us into action, and set the stage for the current chapter in the long history of the school. There is the tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune . . . H.H.N. -Al XQPIAI' !3JAl'l'll,i0II, 7fW1NCTW .7!9C'.5f, -KCTS. 25.625 PRINCIPAL AND VICE-CHANCELLOR H. ROCKS ROBERTSON It was a great honour to graduation of Selwyn House's first This marked an important milestone the School, and the development of time contributes a needed addition facilities of the Province. MCGILL UNIVERSITY MONTREAL2 be present at the matriculation class. in the history of Selwyn House at this to the educational Your School has a long tradition in this country and its history is one of continued expansion - an expansion that has not been permitted to interfere with quality, for its standards are higher now than ever before. May your experiences at Selwyn House serve you well in the future. I know that the School has provided you with the opportunity to develop your talents, to strengthen your initiative and to increase your desire for learning, and that opportunities. Good luck to you all. you will seize these M, Jibrcfl., Lu A , H. ROCKE ROBERTSON March 1965 :tif ' aa , 1x Ls xx ' P ' ,W J. COR STINE. ANKLYN, ON, B, BARKER, W, W IS LL A NNOLLY, R, PITBLADO, J CO GAN, S. MOR J. REAR USINS. CO ,D. TH SM G. D, P, MCLEO , P. THOM, U. SCHEEL, de W. SHAW, G. GENTLES, RT OWITZ, B. GILL, T. STEWA : S. SEGAL TRE CEN CRYER S, SE, K. MAY, CA MASTER, MR. MOODEY, A. AD HE E TH R. PHILLIPS, M DEVITT E, R. URN BO TENNANT, T. R. FRONT: R THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 Board of Governors Chairman Hugh H. Norsworthy, Esq. Vice-Chairman and Honorary-Treasurer David M. Culver, Esq. Honorary Secretary Holbrook R. Davies, Esq. Mrs. A. lan Matheson Allan G. Magee, Esq. Mrs. A. Blaikie Purvis John de M. Marler, Esq. W. G. Buchanan, Esq. William M. Molson, Esq. David Y. Hodgson, Esq. J. Barlett Morgan, Esq. J. M. McDougall, Esq. HEADMASTER Robert A. Speirs, M.A. Clfdinburgh and Columbia Universitiesl Senior Master and Director of Senior School Studies F. Gordon Phillips, M.A. lOxtord Universityl Director of Junior School Studies fMrs.J Christian l. Markland Diploma in Education CLiverpool Universityl Head of Departments of Maths and Science and Supervisor of Discipline Edgar C. Moodey, Esq. Clondon Universityl Director of Middle School Studies Col. E. G. Brine lRoyal Military Academy, Woolwichl lMmel Janine Dorland, B.A. R.L.M. Picard, Esq., B.A. fMcGilll lUniversity of Parisi B.Sc. CLondonl fMrs.l Winnifred M. Haugland Brian Rothwell, Esq., B.Sc. Diploma in Education fMacdonald Collegel fQueen's University, Belfastl James P. Hill, Esq., M.A. Timothy Rutley, Esq., B.Sc. lUniversity of Glasgowl CMcGilI Universityj James E. Iversen, Esq., M.A. M. H. E. Sherwood, Esq., B.A. lMcGill Universityl CCarleton Universityl J. Martin Lewis, Esq., Dip. Ph. Ed. fMrs.D Erica Sutton, Dip. Art. CSt. Luke's College, Exeterb CMontreal Museum of Fine Arts? fMrs.l Laura E. L. Maclean Frederick A. Tees, Esq., B. Com. lQueen's Universityl fMcGill Universityl lMrs.l P. L. Marsh William L. Verrier, Esq., B.A. Diploma in Education CAshburnham College, Bedfordl fMcGill Universityl J. P. Martin, Esq., B.A. B. Ed. fMcGill, U. of Montreall E. O. Phillips, Esq.. B.A., M.A., LL.L., A.M.T. lMcGill, Harvard, Boston, U. of Montreall LIBRARIAN lMissJ Ethel L. Pick OFFICE STAFF CMrs.J Ella L. Smart Col. Ross M. Campbell CMissl Frances H. Gault CMissl C. W. Severs I0 SE LWYN HOUSE SCHOO L MAGAZINE Student Officers R PREFECTS odney Devitt CHead Prefectl Allan Case IAssistant Head Prefectl Thomas Bourne Stuart Cryer Keith May Jody Allison Stuart Connolly Douglas Cousins Bruce Gill Jamie Morgan Ulrich Scheel Sidney Segalowitz Lucas House De Wolf Shaw Thomas Stewart Robert Tennant Philip Thom ACTING PREFECTS Bruce Barker James Coristine Gary Gentles Peter McLeod Robin Pitblado Gerald Smith William Wanklyn DEBATING SOCIETY Bruce Gill FOOTBALL I'l964l CAPTAIN Rodney Devitt HOCKEY CAPTAIN Philip Thom HOUSE OFFICERS Wanstall House J. Allison P. Mulligan Bruce Gill Rodney Devitt Macaulay House Speirs House Keith May Stuart Cryer Magazine Staff EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Bruce Gill LITERARY EDITOR Michael Dorlancl PHOTOGRAPHY EDITORS B. Barker S. Connolly SPORTS EDITORS R. Devitt ART EDITOR U. Scheel FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 196-1v19 65 ll Barker Jonathan Beck Stewart Brunet, James Carsley, John Cowen, James Crerar, Michael Cusack, Brian Davis, Caleb Denton, Alexander DeWinton, Robin Dickman, Eric Diez, Robert Dobell, lan Dobell, Richard Evans, Stephen Fitzpatrick, Sean Fuller, David Galt, David Gurd, Geoffrey Archer-Shee, James Baillargeon, Paul Barlow, Crispian Berend, Michael Besner, Jonathan Black, John Carter, Howard Chambers, Billy Cohen, Brian Cottingham, Andrew Cottingham, David Cronin, David Demers, David Gold, Daniel Goodall, James Goodall, Robert Gould, William Groome, Richard Grossman, Peter Hastings, John Heller, Julian Kemp, James Kilgour, Graeme VALETE 1 963-64 Henry, Andrew Hickey, Allen Hodgson, Grahame Hoffman, Christopher Inglis, John lversen, Erik Kent, Richard Kingston, Timothy Leiter, Murray Maase, John Maase, Peter Matheson, John Molson, William MacDermot, Pembroke MacLeod, lan McCallum, John McLernon, Robert McMartin, Duncan Nation, Andrew SALVETE 1963-64 Kishfy, Brian Lang, Thomy Lantier, Timothy Lazar, Barry Lewis, Geoffrey Light, John London, Max Machon, Fernando Maris, Nicolas Marler, Bruce Merrick, Gregory Michel, Mark Miller, Bruce Molson, Glenn McKenzie, lan Naiman, David Nelson, Patrick Phillips, Greer Pitula, Edward Porter, Ned Purvis, Andrew Rohlicek, Charles Nation, Christopher Nation, Edwin Norsworthy, Gordon Pike, John Price, Stephen Rankin, Nicholas Robson, James Schroeter, Tony Selye, Michel Scott, Jon Scrivener, Peter Shaddick, Robert Soper, Warren Vodstrcil, Andrew Vowinckel, Thomas Walker, Daniel Warwick, Michael Wexler, Barrie Zagorin, Adam Roper, Gordon Roper, Mark Runkle, David Saletes, Andre Salzborn, Mark Schouela, Allan Schouela, Danny Schreiber, Mark Segalowitz, Richard Sehon, Anthony Shannon, Craig Skelton, Donald Stapleton, Mark Stikeman, James Switzer, Paul Tratt, Jonathon Thresher, Hugh Turner, William Winfield, Howard Wingham, Michael Whyte, Christopher Wollock, Michael Wolvin, Brian Editorial The year T964-65 was another outstanding one for Selwyn House as the school continued its efforts to improve and expand. Two boys won scholarships to Trinity College School and Selwyn House has formulated its own scholarship plan which will go into effect next year. In an attempt to toughen the boys up, a system of weight training was put into operation and the results were cer- tainly borne out on the playing fields, where the School's first winning football team performed with determination. The under thirteen hockey team, which defeated Lower Canada College twice this season, was typical of the high- spirited teams which were a great credit to the school. Selwyn House was equally well represented by the ski team which barely lost to Lower Canada in an inter-school ski meet and by five boys from the gymnastic team who dis- played their talents on television on October 8th, 'The Selwyn House Chronicle', a small school newspaper, was revived this year and published several interest- ing issues for a very nominal fee. The building itself underwent several altera- tions this year and the staff was further bolstered by several new teachers. lt is our hope that the school will not endeavour to continue its expansion and become somewhat of a blackboard jungle. It is our view that small classes are beneficial to the student and easier on the teacher. Many of the above accomplishments and numerous other school activities are recorded in this, the third-sixth edition to the Selwyn House School Magaz- ine. Commendation must go to Colonel Brine and the various boys and members of the staff, without whose tireless efforts this publication would not have been possible. We feel that this Magazine is very important in increasing school spirit and informing parents, the boys and other schools of the many events which took place at Selwyn House this year. Because of this, we encourage everyone to peruse it carefully. We also feel that this should be, as much as possible, c: boy's magazine, and we therefore urge every boy to contribute next year. lt is not our policy nor our duty to discuss any complaints about the school here, as we believe that a school publication should serve to expound the School's achievements and good qualities, rather than be a forum for publi- city airing private disenchantment over some aspect of school life and thus create dissension. Being a member of the magazine or 'Chronicle' staff, besides providing writing experience, puts one into the heart of school affairs. We should mention here that last year's graduating class, which was the first group from Selwyn House to write matriculations, showed up very well. The boys have been successful again this year, whether in university or grade twelve. We of the second matriculating class would like to express our gratitude to the staff and board for their strenuous efforts to pull us through. We realize that they have done their utmost and it remains to us to fulfill what is expected of us. It is with a certain feeling of sadness that we leave the school that has seen many of us grow from small boys to hulking near-adults and has certainly given us innumerable happy times. However, we look forward to the next few years in a mood of expectation, confident that lessons learned in the classroom, on the football field, and on the hockey rink will stand us in good stead. Thus we thank everyone who helped guide us through our elementary and high-school years and bid good luck to the many friends whom we leave behind. B. G. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 13 Board and Staff We were very sorry indeed to lose the dynamic services of Mr. John G. Bourne and Mr. Alfred M. Dobell from the Board in October. Mr. Bourne joined the Board in 1958 and, after serving for some years as Chairman of the Building Committee, became Chairman of the Board in October 1960. lt was under his strong, guiding hand that the school made the dramatic change from Redpath St. to Westmount and undertook the tremendous campaign challenge to establish itself financially in its commodious quarters. We shall ever be indebted to Mr. Bourne for his indefatigable efforts and fine leadership. Mr. Dobell was appoint- ed to the Board in 1961 and gave generously of his time and talents in cam- paign work, in planning and in liaison with the Old Boys' Association. We are happy that both men will be available on call for helpful advice and assistance in the days to come and thank them from our hearts for their services to their old school. Mr. Hugh H. Norsworthy was appointed Chairman of the Board and Mr. David M. Culver Vice-Chairman and Treasurer. Mr. William G. Buchanan and Mr. Malcolm McDougall joined the Board in October, 1964 and already have made a valuable contribution to its deliberations and work. Mrs. Patricia Marsh and Lieut-Commander Leonard Picard joined our teach- ing staff in September. Mrs. Marsh is a graduate of Ashburnham College, Bed- ford, England, and has already made a special niche for herself in our Junior School, with particular emphasis upon dramatic work. Mr. Picard, after many years in the Canadian Armed Forces and as a career counsellor for the Royal Canadian Navy, returned to teaching last September as a French specialist. He too has done valuable dramatic work for us in producing a play in French at Christmas. We are very sorry that Mr. Picard will not be staying with us at Selwyn House. Several of our other masters will be leaving us in June. Mr. Brian Rothwell came to Selwyn House in 1958 and has been specialising in Chemistry and Ma- thematics. He has also been in charge of the manual training programme for some years and interested the younger boys in many aspects of carpentry. He is going back to college for post-graduate study where we wish him every success. Mr. Tim Rutley is completing his second two-year spell at his old school and has taken the Physics matriculation work as well as participating most successfully in junior soccer where his skilful coaching brought great satisfaction and joy to us all. His Science Club has been one of the most rewarding group ventures of our senior school in recent years. He is planning to move to the West this summer. Mr. William Verrier came to Selwyn House in 1961 to head the History Department and has not only built a very solid foundation there but also estab- lished himself as an expert in objective testing and remedial reading as well as a most helpful enthusiast in sports. We wish him well in his M.A. thesis and the attractive fields that lie beyond. Mr. E. O. Phillips has brought tremendous en- thusiasm to his specialist English instruction over the past two years and his pre- sentation of one-act plays each Christmas has met with high praise for artistic originality. We understand he is planning on a sabbatical year with perhaps work on a doctorate over the horizon. To all these masters, as well as to our part-time mathematical expert, Mr. Christopher Springer, who is proceeding to teaching at the college level, we would extend our thanks for their devoted work and our best wishes for every success in the years that lie ahead. 14 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE In Memoriam We were very saddened indeed to learn of the death of two former mem- bers ofthe staff at the end of 1964. Miss E. Margaret Bruce and Miss Afro Snead. Miss Bruce was born in England and came to Canada in 1912 where she taught at Branksome Hall for three years and Havergall for five years there- after. She taught for a short time in Victoria, B.C., then at Elmwood Girls' School, Ottawa, and for a year at Miss Gascoigne's lnow the Studyj in Montreal. She joined the staff of the Junior School at Selwyn House in 1924 and retired in 1940, returning for a few months in 1942. She settled for several years in Hove, England before returning to live in Montreal. She will be remembered, with affection, by a large number of Old Boys of the school for the excellent foundation of education that she laid as a first-rate teacher and friend of the young. Miss Alfra Snead was also English and, with her valuable background of the London Academy of Music and the West Norwood Institute of Training, she brought to her duties at Selwyn House, which she joined in 1920, those qualities of thoroughness, patience and skill, which were to characterise her and also her teaching down through the years. With all her firmness, she was a very kindly friend and endeared herself to three decades of Canadian boys. She retired from Selwyn House in 1950 and lived quietly in Hastings, Eng- land but never lost touch with the school and was always delighted to hear from her former students, many of whose sons are now in the school. She died after a very short illness and one of the last letters she wrote was to wish us well in all our activities at Selwyn House. We remember, with deep gratitude, the life service and devotion of this most faithful member of our staff. v. 'N bl' PEDAGOGUES SENIOR CHOIR The Choir The prizewinners last June were as follows: Senior Prize ---- Gregory Weil Form 2 Prize - - David Craig Form l Prize - - Campbell Hendery Form A Prize - - Michael Parker Form B Prize ---' Jay Rankin All these boys are to be heartily congratulated, as are those who gave them very keen competition. This year the singing of 2A and 2B and the keen interest displayed have been quite outstanding. An encouraging feature too has been the work of 'IA and TB. These boys show every promise of being as effective next year as their predecessors. ln the Junior School, the Form A's, in spite of frequent and frustrating interruptions in their Friday afternoon schedule, have made excellent progress, and with regular lessons would have achieved still more. The B's, who started with a maiority of devils , now boast far more in the angel class. lt should be explained that these categories apply only to vocal ability and not to behav- iour! Competition for places in the Senior and Junior Choirs to sing at the Prize- giving will be very keen, and a number of new songs will be introduced on this occasion. Finally, a word of appreciation is due those boys in Forms 5 and 4, who no longer have singing periods, but who have formed a vital part of the Assem- bly Choir which leads the singing of the hymns every morning. F.G.P. HDEBF-T TING Debating The Eighteenth Selwyn Oratorical Society met for its first meeting on Sep- tember 2lst 1964 when the following appointments were made: President, Bruce Gill, Vice-President, J. Allison, Secretary, Robert Tennant. A membership was given to those wishing it and to date there are fourteen members. However, no more than four members per House have presently been admitted. House Debating FIRST ROUND: Resolved that - religion has a place in Modern Society. Affirmative - Wanstall House - Robert Tennant and Tom Stewart. Negative - Speirs House - Jody Allison and Dan Roden. Resolved that- A Welfare State fosters apathy. Affirmative - Macaulay House - Gary Gentles and Andrew Schindler. Negative - Lucas House - Bruce Gill and Bruce Barker. Mr. E. O. Phillips iuclged Speirs and Lucas to be the winners. SECOND ROUND: Resolved that - Latin should be abolished in High Schools. Affirmative - Macaulay House - Preston Gurd and Robin Pitblado. Negative - Wanstall House - DeWolf Shaw and Tom Stewart. Resolved that - Capital Punishment should be abolished. Affirmative - Lucas House - Bruce Barker and Bruce Gill. Negative - Speirs House - Jody Allison and Henry Joseph. Again Mr. E. O. Phillips judged Macaulay and Lucas to be the winners. However, the Lucas vs. Speirs was a very close battle. THIRD ROUND: Resolved that - Sweepstakes should be legalized in Canada. Affirmative - Wanstall House - Robert Tennant and DeWolf Shaw. Negative - Lucas House - Bruce Barker and Bruce Gill. Resolved that - The United States should remain in South Viet Nam. Affirmative - Macaulay House - Preston Gurd and Robin Pitblado. Negative - Speirs House - Dan Roden and Henry Joseph. Mr. Moodey iudged Lucas and Speirs to be the winners. This ended the formal round of House Debating. Lucas received the Le Moine Trophy for House Debating, having scored three wins and no defeats. I8 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Public Speaking On the morning of March lst. the finalists of the public speakers spoke in front of the school during a special assembly. Mr. Claude Richardson judged the finalists with, what he called, considerable difficulty. He was impressed by all the speakers. He judged Jody Allison the winner, with Bruce Gill and Barry Lazar very close behind. Consequently, with such close competition Mr. Richard- son decided to also donate a book to Bruce Gill and Barry Lazar at the Academic Prizegiving. The finalists and their topics were: ROBERT TENNANT - - 'Tomorrow's Giant' DAN RODEN ---- 'The Yellow Peril' DOUG COUSINS - - 'The United Nations' BARRY LAZAR - - 'The Negro in America' DE WOLFE SHAW - - 'Adolf Hitler' BRUCE GILL - - v 'Television' JODY ALLISON - - - 'An Evaluation to date of the twenty-sixth parliament' Sidney Segalowitz was made chairman of the meeting and Tom Stewart time-keeper. R.T. A SPEECH TO Tl-IE ROTARY CLUB by J. ALLISON Canada should make an Economic Union with the U.S. To most people the Tariff Wall along the 49th parallel is the sole protector of Canadian economic independence. But is it really the protector? As a matter of fact are we economically independent? Today, 6090 of our economy is con- trolled by U.S. investors. By T980 this figure is predicted to increase to 80 or 9000. Canadians may find it comforting to fool themselves and say even in the face of this evidence that Canada has economic autonomy - but the truth is that it has economic autonomy only in name. Unquestionably the Tariff Wall, since it reduced foreign competition, served a useful purpose by protecting young blossoming Canadian industries. lt is also true that the demands exercised by the small consumer market in Canada were sufficient to maintain the economy when it was ripening. But now our economy has matured, and small domestic markets impede its growth generally, and the growth of industrial giants which can compete successfully on the world market. Clearly our economy must look to bigger markets to expend, and the tariff is but a hindrance to this expansion. By restricting and limiting, this once useful tariff barrier has brought our economy to a relative standstill. This stagnancy is evident when we consider that the G.N.P. has hardly increased per capita of population since l956, that unemployment has increased, that national confid- ence has weakened and that hope for a prosperous economic future is shaky and uncertain. After nine years of having a 'lf'l0th population of the U.S. and only l l5th of its G.N.P. it is about time that our economy realized its full potential - and that, gentlemen, lies beyond the confines of our border - in the wealthy consumer market of T90 million Americans. On the other hand by res- tricting the economy to a market in Canada under the pretext that we are maintaining its identity and independence, we deny it the opportunity to pro- gress, to compete with American industries and to reap the rewards of a market which is ten times larger than its own. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 I9 The prosperity that economic union would bring to Canada is well beyond our expectations. No longer would Walter Gordon have to worry about foreign control of our economy, or Secretary of State Dillon take steps to impose restric- tions on the outflow of American dollors to foreign Canada. No longer would Canadian industries dance a tightrope over restrictions on the export of oil, gas and lumber. lndustry after industry would cease to have problems over the import of coal, outoparts and other materials Canada lacks. The prices Canadians now pay for manufactured goods would decline by the amount of our tariffs, about 'l5 to 2096. Our wages and salaries would gradually climb to the American level about 4096 higher than now. How many Canadians realize how much they pay in personal living standards for the maintenance of an unneeded border? With North American one big free trade area, rich and relatively undeveloped, Canada would become the magnet for enough dollars to finance the jobs we can't finance now, namely municipal and other government programmes as well as the expansion of existing industries and the establishment of new ones. Do we not do Canadians wrong if our patriotic fervour makes us forego these challenging realities of economic union? Are we not unwise and nearsighted if, for the sake of economic independence, we give up a higher standard of living, lower consumer costs and increased wages - in short if we give up a bright and successful future? To this argument many are disposed to report with considerable vehemence that economic union invariably leads to political union. The fear of political union which is so often expressed is certainly not so critical when one recognizes that in Europe today we have Italians, Germans, French, Belgians and others freely co-operating for the first time in recorded history without any concern about such an eventuality. Therefore instead of magnifying our small corping criticisms beyond reason, let us rather look with warmth and admiration upon the good things and the fine things that the U.S. has done for us and our economy. We have common beliefs, common desires, a common language and common problems. Does it not make sense that we share a common destiny? Canada stands face to face with a dilemma. Either it can follow the same road of high unemployment and precarious prosperity with a future beclouded with doubt, anxiety and austerity, or it can make on economic union with the U.S. The initiative will have to come from Canadians - and brave Canadians at that. But except for a few adjustments at the beginning, this step will in the long run provide salvation for this nation and its people. Career Talks This year the School instituted a programme of career talks for the boys in the senior forms. We were most fortunate in obtaining as speakers men who were highly qualified representatives in their respective fields. Educational requirements, advancement within the profession, and earnings were all com- mented upon by the speakersg and at the conclusion of each talk, the students were given an opportunity to ask questions concerning the career under dis- cussion. The following spoke to the members of Forms V, VI and Vll: Mr. Murray Savage - The Chartered Institute of Secretaries. Mr. Walter O'Hearn - Journalism. Professor J. O. McCutcheon - Engineering. Mr. G. Savard - Tri-Service Military Career. Mr. Jacques Tetrault - Law. 20 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Hobbies Selwyn House was well represented among the many entries at the West- mount Hobby show this year. Awards were won by the following boys: Coristine ii a first, a second and a third. Weil i Miller i a first and a second. Boyd, J. Winfield. a first and a third. Atack Kirkgaard. one first place each. Ronalds Capping Rosenthal a second each Bala Roden i i a third. Our congratulations to all the above. Tropical Fish One of the most popular hobbies in North America is raising tropical fish. I have a ten gallon aquarium squirming with multi-coloured fish such as platies, black mollies, fancy guppies, swordtails, neon tetras and a few angel fish. When I first bought my aquarium I washed the gravel to get rid of the dust and filled the tank with water. I then put the gravel, plants, thermometer, and filter into the aquarium and put the reflector on top. Having done this the aquarium was ready for the introduction of fish. I put them in after purchasing them, and now after three years of enjoyment I have tripled my former number of fish. Of all the different kinds of tropical fish there are three main species. The most easy to breed are the livebearers, including guppies, platies, swordtails and mollies, The second type are the egg layers to which zebras. angels, neons and many other kinds belong. The third and final variety are the bubblenest- blowers. An example of this is the Siamese fighting fish or betta, which blows its eggs into a nest of air bubbles which it has created on the surface ofthe water. I consider after three years of raising and breeding tropical fish that it is truly one of the most enjoyable and satisfying hobbies I have ever known. David Ludgate - Va. Photography Photography is the most fascinating hobby I know. There is always some- thing to photograph, because of the endless array of suitable photographic sub- jects, even in your own house. To take excellent pictures you don't need expensive cameras and complicated equipment, although they may be needed to obtain a wider range of photographs. Part of the fun of taking pictures is to make a FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 21 piece of art out of an everyday scene, it does not matter whether the picture is black and white or colour. But now almost every camera will take pictures not only in black and white and colour prints but also colour slides. Each time you take a picture you are increasing your skill at being able to realize what makes an excellent picture before you shoot. Photography does not consist only of looking through the view finder or lens ata scene and then clicking the shutter, but it is getting your subject, whether it is a bowl of fruit or a landscape, into the position in which you want to remember it forthe rest of your lite. There isn't much fun to photography it after you finish a roll you take it to the drug store for developing and printing. A great deal of fun can be obtained from doing your own processing in your own darkroom. A darkroom can be anything from a light sealed room with the most delicate equipment to a temporary set up in the kitchen. I have my own darkroom and have got endless hours of enjoyment from watching a blank piece of paper become a beautiful picture which I know I not only took but also was responsible for its processing. Not only does your own developing cut more than five hours off the time you wait for them at the drug store, but it cuts the cost in halt. I enjoy the hobby of photography very much and hope that you will too in the future. T. Stewart, Form VI. Collecting Coins People sometimes ask why others take so great an interest in collecting coins. Perhaps the pricipal reasons are that a great number of coins are delight- ful works of art, expertly engraved and produced, and that to many collectors, JUNIOR CHOIR 22 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE holding an ancient Roman coin in their hand, their mind can be carried back to the times when it was struck. Not the least point of interest is that many coins show actual and direct references to contemporary events or past history either factual or legendary, they tell of the every-day life of the ancient or modern peoples, their political associations, their religions, their customs and their means of living and of work. ln the historical field coins also tell of kings and cities otherwise unknown, of usurpings, rebellions, sieges and of victories and famines. What to collect is the first problem to be dealt with. Those who are familiar with stamp catalogues will know that stamps cover a period of a little over one hundred years, coins, however, date back over two thousand five hundred years. The question of which coins to collect is decided to a certain extent by one's interest and by the money one wishes to spend. A collection of gold coins for instance, is out of the question for those wishing to spend a couple of dollars a month on their hobby. Eventually, the person will therefore want to specialize so that he does not end up by having a group of unrelated coins. Therefore, he is then able to buy a specialized catalogue to see which coins are available to him. He will have to obtain these from either iewellers, antique and iunk shops, or coin dealers, the latter source giving the best value and service, of course. The beginner all too frequently, asks how to clean his coins. The best answer is don't ! More coins are spoilt by iniudicious cleaning than by anything else. Gold and silver coins do not corrode easily, but if they are really dirty, the dirt and grease may be removed by washing in soapy water, drying them later without rubbing them too much. A dark or coloured tarnish is thought to improve the appearance of a silver coin and should not be removed, it is, after all, acquired with age. An unpleasant or uneven tarnish on modern coins can, how- ever, be removed with a weak solution of ammonia, provided the pieces are well rinsed in water afterwards. Copper coins should be brushed only, the best brush being not harsh, not soft. A tiny drop of lifnseed oil on it will give the copper a protective coating against damp. Another thing in connection with copper is that it is corroded easily and most be kept dry at all times. One should not smoke above a copper coin, for the ash from the tobacco corrodes the metal. One final point to remember is that metal coins must not be cleaned with metal polish. Having obtained a suitable set of containers such as low rectangular boxes with some sort of dividing devices for each coin, the collector must label them with the name of his particular series. The date of each coin and the reign must be labelled under each specimen. Finally, one should consider wisely how he will buy these coins. The price of one is determined by the rarity and its condition. The age is no factor on this value. The rarity factor is obvious, the price regulated by supply and demand for it. If a beginner wishes to buy a specimen, he is well advised to buy the best he can afford, since a small collection of fine coins is more satisfying than a large one with a large quantity of rubbish. However, there is little dif- ference in the matter if the pieces are obtained for historical interest than their actual value. Forgery may not be an old profession, but it is practised all over the world. The way to spot a forgery is to notice either the blurring of the design, pittings in the surface caused by air bubbles while casting, and lightness of weight. Therefore, to collect coins is a far more interesting and stimulating hobby than one would suspect. To those who indulge in it, I wish luck, and perhaps in fifty years or so, their collections will be sold for a considerable profit. Keith May. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 '23 SHELL COLLECTING There are different kinds of shells I like to collect. Every summer my grand- father and my grandmother go down to Nova Scotia. They get such shells as: angel wings, scallop miters, bleeding tooth shells and queen conch. ASTRONOIVIY I like seeing moons cut up into different shapes because on a Solar System map I can see what they are called. On the same map there is the moon with names of curators. It also shows planets such as, Venus and its storms, Mercury and its one side cold and the other side hot, Mars and its canals. I am saving up money to buy a telescope that has lens that can reach to Mars. ART I love to draw with a charcoal pencil because it has got a smooth touch to it. Charcoal slides around on your drawing paper like ice on a table. Also I like to paint what I have drawn in with pencil. After I have finished I show it to my mother and father. They say that I am pretty good for my age. I come to the conclusion of my hobbies and when I am older I should like to sell some of my pictures or give them away and to show my children too. Kim Stewart Vaughan A Form IA aizfgrf j -Q ' Q I 1 i A I I if I? CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT - 1964 On Friday, December 4, 1964, carols and one-act plays were performed. The Annual Entertainment began with carols from the senior choir. These were: Rejoice ye Christian Brethren As I walked in BethIehem fsoloist: Gregory Weill Go tell it to the mountains All my heart this night reioices After this fine singing, under the direction of Mr. F. G. Phillips, Selwyn House's first junior school play began. Mrs. Marsh acted as the directress. The title of the play was Hiawatha and the following were actors: Narrator RICHARD BRODKIN Hiawatha GREGORY DANIELS Nokomis THOMAS AGAR lagoo JOHN MATHIAS Chorus FORM Al 24 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE The whole affair ran extremely smoothly as did the second junior play called The Case of Maior Wiskers. These are the players: Reader RICHARD PEARSON Speaker CHRISTOPHER BOVAIRD Ushers GRAEME KILGOUR JONATHAN COWEN Judge JOHN CONNOLLY Prosecutor GEOFFREY HALE Defence FERNANDO MACHON Ginger IAN DONALD Whiskers RORY BYRNE Foreman JEFFREY WITKOV Jury FORM A2 These two plays were held during the afternoon only, and the French play, under the direction of M. Picard, was performed only in the evening. The play's title was le Professeur Distrait. These were the characters: Le patron JAN WYLLIE Le gargon ALAN BYRNE Le professeur PHILLIPPE DORLAND Premier Camelot TIMOTHY AINLEY Deuxieme Camelot NEIL CRYER Premier Client MARK LAZAR Deuxierne Client JEREMY CLARK Sa femme PER AMUNDSEN Troisieme Client JOHN WOOTON Un agent PETER HADEKEL Une Vieille Dame JOHN DESPIC JUNIOR SCHOOL CHOIR Rankin, McKenzie 2, Grossman 2, Byrne 2, Donald I, Hale. FORTVI 1 CHOIR Noble, Claxton I, Ayre 2, Agnew, Groome I, Parker, Clarke 2, Wooler, Leopold 2, Oliver 4. FORM 2 CHOIR Tyler 2, Morton 2, Hickey, Gray, Lee, Boggs 2, McCallum D, Cooper, Hendery, Culver 2, Walker, MacDougall J, Tobias, Stinnes. SENIOR CHOIR Tennant, Weil I, Craig, Leopold I, Cowans, Ludgate 2, Delmar, Purvis I, Kirkegaord, Miller P. The JUNIOR CHOIR SANG THESE SONGS The Little Lord Jesus is sleeping , See amid the winter snow , The Robin's song . The Form I choir followed the French play and sang these songs: Villagers all, this frosty tide When the sun had sunk to rest What cheer? Good cheer . SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE 25 During the Afternoon the Junior Choir performed singing: The Little Lord Jesus is sleeping See amid the winter snow The Robin's Song And following the Juniors, Form ll sang: The snow lay on the ground The seven joys of Mary Earth's joy To close the evening, there was the acting of the one act play The Princess and the Woodcutter, by A. A. Milne. Mr. Ted Phillips directed the play, which was a tremendous success. The players are as follows: The Princess MICHAEL HOFFMANN The Woodcutter BRUCE BARKER The King JODY ALLISON The Queen DANNY RODEN The Red Prince SIDNEY SEGALOWITZ The Yellow Prince ROBERT TENNANT The Blue Prince WILLY WANKLYN and Jack Oliver was the prompter, but luckily was not needed. The play began with a talk between the Princess and the Woodcutter, and it showed clearly the love between them. However, the King and Queen had plans for their daughter's marriage and the Princess' future husband would be one of three suitors: the Yellow Prince, a fop, the Red Prince, a superfluous snob, or the Blue Prince, a dolt. To see which prince deserved the princess' hand in marriage, the queen disguised herself as a poor beggar woman, and when the princes wandered through the forest one by one, she would ask them as they came for a crust for a poor old beggar woman . Thus the one who gave her the crust would earn the princess. But the woodcutter realized this plan and warned the princes to fill the queen up with stale bread. By the time the queen had eaten 3 crusts of bread, she collapsed from exhaustion and as the woodcutter gave the queen some wine to drink, he deservedly won the princess. The entire performance was perfectly presented. The beautiful costumes were made by Mrs. A. L. Phillips and we thank her for the hours she spent making a play a greater success. Backstage, Mr. Moodey was in charge, and he, along with some helpers, spent much time preparing the stage for the two performances. Mr. Rutley and Tom Stewart assembled the lights and T. Stewart operated the lights during the performances. DeWolf Shaw acted as stage manager for the English Play and also set up the props for the 2 Junior plays. J. Johnstone worked the curtains and P. Gurd helped with extra props. Finally after superb performances by everyone the l964 Christmas Enter- tainment came to a close. DeWolf Shaw. ,Q ACADEMIC PRIZE GIVING Annual Academic Prize-giving June 1964 Once more the annual academic prize giving was held on the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, IOth June in the School gym- nasium. The guest of honour for the Junior School prize giving was Revd. Professor Donald D. Evans of the United Theological College of McGill University. Drawing illustrations from the lives of Telemachus and Damyon, Doctor Evans told his young audience that courage and suffering might be required of them if they were to become worthy citizens. In the evening the School was honoured by the presence of Doc- tor H. Rocke Robertson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of McGill Uni- versity. Dr. Robertson urged the students not to waste time in worrying about the future but to get busy and do what must be done now. This is a great country with wonderful opportunities said the speaker, but now you must learn to concentrate on the job at hand. The following were the afternoon and evening programmes: FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 PP OGPAMIVI OCANADA E INVOCATION PRAYER CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS HEADMASTER'S REPORT Songs by the Junior Choir: The Blue Bell of Scotland Arr Dunhill Gai le Rosier French Canadian Folk Song. Arr Anderson God Bless Canada, the land that we call home Music by Joseph Rot? ADDRESS BY Rev. Professor Donald D. Evans, B.A., B.D., B.Phil., D.Phil. Songs by the Senior Choir: la tribute to William Shakespeare, the 400th anniversary of whose birth was observed on April 23rd.l Blow, blow, thou winter wind Arne Ophelia's Elizabeth Maconchy Soloists: Gregory Weil Sigh no more, ladies . Arr Dunhill When icicles hong by the wall Dyson PRESENTATION OF AWARDS P R l Z E L I S 'I' Form lst Timothy Marchant 2nd Robert Gordon 2nd Timothy Hyde Form lst Jeremy Henderson 2nd Ted Claxton 2nd Sydney Isaacs Form lst Richard Brodkin 2nd Jay Rankin Form lst Geoffrey Hale 2nd Roy Wolvin Form lst John Wooler 2nd David Clarke Form lst David Knight 2nd Christopher Purvis Form lst Tony Warren 2nd Duncan McCallum Form lst Norman Tobias 2nd Michael lsaacs SPECIAL PRIZES Distinction in Junior French Cpresented by Mrs. G. Miller Hydel David Nercessian Distinction in Junior Choirs Michael Parker Jay Rankin Magazine Contest Award John Ian Stephens Distinction in Form l Choir Campbell Hendery Prize for Application and Personality lDonated by Montreal City and District Savings Bankl Kelly Cavanagh Medal for Outstanding Achievement in House Competition Cpresented by Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Kairisl John Wooler The Lieutenant4Governor's Bronze Medal Cfor Academic Distinction in the Junior Schooll John Wooler 28 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE PROGRAMME O CANADA FOLLOWED BY INVOCATION PRAYER CHAlRMAN'S REMARKS HEADMASTER'S REPORT Songs by the Choir La tribute to William Shakespeare, the 400th anniversary of whose birth was observed on April 23rd.I Blow, blow, thou winter wind Arne Ophelia's Elizabeth Maconchy Soloists: Gregory Weil Sigh no more, ladies Arr. Dunhill When icicles hang by the wall Dyson ADDRESS BY H, Rocke Robertson, Esq., B.Sc., M.D.C.M., F.R.C.S., F.A.C.S., D.C.L. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS I3 IR I Z E I. I S T Form IIA Ist William Mcllvaine 2nd Stephen Kirkegaard Form IIB Ist John Mappin 2nd Nicholas Bala Christopher Atack Form IIIA 'Ist Michael Darling 2nd Peter Hadekel Form IIIB Ist John Wootton 2nd Sven Hurum Form IVA Ist John McCallum 2nd John Corsley Form IVB Ist Jan Wyllie 2nd James Benson Form V Ist Jody Allison 2nd John Matheson Form VI Ist Stuart Cryer 2nd Bruce Gill Form VII Ist Christopher Hoffmann 2nd Andrew Vodstrcil SPECIAL PRIZES Distinction in Senior French Distinction in Middle School French lpresented by Mr. 8. Mrs. W. M. Molsoni lpresented by Mr. 8- Mrs. J. LeNormandI Andrew Vodstrcil Peter Hadekel Distinction in Senior Mathematics Distinction in 4th Form Mathematics lpresented by Mr. Colin Moseleyl lpresented by Mrs. G. R. H. Simsl Robert Diez John McCallum Distinction in Literature Distinction in Fifth Form Geography Christopher Hoffmann Jody Allison Distinction in Sixth Form Latin Distinction in Sixth Form Science Bruce Gill lpresented by Dr. 8- Mrs. H. Baxterj Stuart Cryer Public Speaking Prizes lpresented by Hon. Mr. Justice G. M. Hydel Murray Leiter Stephen Price Distinction in History Distinction in Creative Writing Gordon Norsworthy fpresented by Mr. 8. Mrs. C. F. Carsleyl Murray Leiter Prize for General Excellence Cpresented by Mr. T. H. P. Molsonl Thomas Vowinckel Rt. Hon. Arthur Meighen Memorial Awards lpresented anonymouslyl Gordon Norsworthy Michael Dorland John Matheson FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 29 Distinction in Choir lpresented by Mrs. Anson McKimJ Gregory Weil David Craig The Selwyn House Chronicle Cup Eric Hamovitch Magazine Contest Awards Essay Short Story Poetry Robert Diez Ulrich Scheel John Matheson Dramatics Prizes Qpresented by Mr. 8- Mrs. H. S. Bogerti Sidney Segalowitz Prize for Application and Personality CDonated by Montreal City and District Savings Banki Andrew Vodstrcil Head Prefect's Cup: John Pike House Captains' Cups Gordon Norsworthy, Robert Diez, Andrew Vodstrcil, Stephen Price Medal for Outstanding Achievement in House Competition Senior School Cpresented by Mr. 8- Mrs. G. N. Kairisi John McCallum Graduation Certificates Robert Diez John Pike Christopher Hoftmann Stephen Price Murray Leiter Jon Scott Duncan McMartin Andrew Vodstrcil Gordon Norsworthy Thomas Vowinckel The Nesbitt Cup Cfor inter-House Competition in General Activitiesj Speirs House The Anstey Cup Cfor inter-House Academic Competitionj Speirs House The Carlin Cup ffor inter-House Competition in Softballi Speirs House The LeMoine Trophy Cfor inter-House Competition in Debatingi Lucas House The Pitcher Cup ffor inter-House Competition in Individual Sportsi Macaulay House Swimming Awards Stephen Price Roy Hastings Nicholas Rankin The Governors' Shield ifor over-all ascendancy in inter-House Competitionl Speirs House Prize for all-round ability in Middle School Kenneth May The Lieutenant-Governor's Silver Medal Cfor Academic Distinction in Senior Schoolj Christopher Hoftmann The Thomas Chalmers Brainerd Memorial Award fpresented by Mr. Charles Lineaweaverl R. Diez The JeFfrey Russel Prize fAwarded for all-round ability and presented by Mrs. H. Y. Russell A. Vodstrcil The Lucas Medal CAwarded to the most outstanding boy in the Senior Form ofthe School in work, games, leadership and character, on vote of Staff and his fellow-studentsi G. Norsworthy 30 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE fe-A L-RX Q x: UTM f I JJ. ikeviwy Literary Competition Entry to literary competition in the senior school this year was voluntary and the response was disappointing. The middle and junior schools on the other hand, showed keeness. Unfortunately the standard of the work did not match the enthusiasm. All entries betrayed either careless revision or a total absence of polishing, and choice of theme was, too often, dull or unsuitable. Apart from obvious class exercises, the favourite theme this year appears to be aimless or incredible antics in outer space, and successful crime. Verse was erratic and faltering and no poetry is awarded this year. The short story prize is awarded to Scheel, whose command of a foreign tongue is impressive. The essay prize goes to Allison, with Roden's highly com- mended. The winning contribution from the junior school, which excelled those of the middle school, was from Hale. House points for meritorious effort are awarded to: Coristine l, Dorland l, Schindler, Tratt l, Hamovitch, Wingham, O'Hearn and Kaplan. Photographic Competition The entries for this competition were of very poor quality, lacking in artistic effort, originality and school interest. However a prize was awarded to R. Mac- Dougall, and commendations to S. Miller and M. Wollock. On the other hand our thanks and commendation are due to Bruce Barker for his many photographic efforts on behalf of this magazine. MEIGHEN ESSAY The essays submitted for this competition were again, assessed by the judges to be of high standard. Space does not permit the reproducing of these essays in this magazine, but our congratulations go to Bruce Gill, the winner and to Jody Allison and Rodney Devitt who were adjudged second and third respectively. THE LIBRARY This has been another good year for the Library. The Junior School has been thoroughly enjoying their new Library shelves and bookcases. These cases with their glass doors do display the books to good advantage. As the boys pass by, they seemingly choose books for their next Library period. They know exactly where each of their favourite books are dis- played. Also, all the new books purchased by the School have stirred up even more interest with the result that the circulation of books in the Junior School is very large and the boys are very enthusiastic. The Senior Library is functioning very well. A great many very fine books have been purchased by the School and we have had some valuable donations. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 31 We were fortunate in receiving as a gift from Mr. Frank Johnson practically complete issues of the National Geographic Magazine from 1952 to the end of 1963. As we are getting the indexes for these, the magazines should be a big help to the boys in some of their proiects. Some of the other generous donors have been Dr. Redmond, who donated the autobiography of Dr Alton Goldbloom, Mrs. Markland and Colonel Brine. Fines from overdue books have also purchased some books. We are all very pleased that the Library is actually being used as a Reading and Study Room by the boys. It has always been planned that the Library would be a pleasant, attractive room where reading for pleasure or study could be quietly carried on. E. Pick, Librarian European Tours 1964 It is hoped that the following brief outline may give our readers the urge to see for themselves, not only how the world outside Canada lives, but also something of the beauty and venerable tradition of the lands of our ancestors. Tour 'semi-de-luxe', lasting from 1st July to 9th August, was made by Tommy Bourne and Ulrich Scheel will contrast this with his version, both, we think, of great value. Bourne flew with a group of 14 boys of his own age group by B.O.A.C. to London, England, where they were met by the tour director and his assistant, with two buses which became their main form of transportation throughout the tour. From London to Oxford via Windsor Castle and St. George's Chapel made an impressive start. A visit to one of England's famous public schools which was quite fantastic and a visit to some of the Oxford colleges, the oldest of which dated back to 1249. From Oxford to Henley Regatta and the exclusiveness of the steward's enclosure, Stratford-on-Avon of Shakespearean fame and Blenheim Castle the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Next to Coventry Cathedral, im- pressive in its resurgence from the ruins of Nazi bombings. To Bath, a spa in Roman days, and Salisbury Cathedral back to London. London's St. Pauls Cathe- dral, Madame Tussauds, Fleet Street, the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, theatres and then by D.C.8 to Paris. ln Paris we saw the Arc de Triomphe, Cleopatra's Needle, Napoleon's Tomb - so much to see and so little time in which to see it! After three days in Paris, on by bus to Chartres and its magnificent Cathedral - Mont St. Michele - St. Malo and so 200 miles on to Pornichet and thro' the chateau district via Tours to Chennonceaux and on to Switzerland. St. Bernard and Zermatt with beautiful scenery and a glimpse ofthe Matterhorn and to Lausanne. Back into France via Diion and Fontainbleau, Versailles and Bourget airport to Copenhagen in Den- mark. Two days in Copenhagen and then, by ferry, to Ribe and to Odense the home of Hans Christian Andersen. Next to Oslo where we saw the ski iump and the history of skiis from about 2000 B.C., and some traditional dancing. From Oslo via Sandyfjord and Lyselil to Goteborg and Elsinore of Hamlet fame and finally a 3866 mile flight back from Copenhagen to Montreal. This is just an outline of a fabulous iourney which would take pages to relate in any detail. T.B. 32 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE On June llth my parents, my sister and I took off from Dorval with an S.A.S. DC 8C and seven hours later arrived at Kastrup Airport, Copenhagen. It was great to be back, however, everything seemed to have remained the same, the people, the miserable weather and the slow service for which Danish waiters are so well known. We had rented a wonderful little house, about half an hour drive out of Copenhagen and only a few minutes from the sea, that is to say, the stretch of water between Denmark and Sweden, Oresund. The first few days were spent visiting relatives and looking up old friends as well as getting used to the climate - the latter, about which ousted Premier Kruschev who was visiting Scandinavia at that time, had a few harsh words, and no wonder - it rained most of the two months we were there. A week after our arrival I contacted one of my father's motoring friends to ask him about possible summer employment - preferable working on either motorcycles or cars, cars it was to be. Two days later I was interviewed, and accepted as an assistant to the mechanics at a large Fiat Automotive Repair Plant. ln my six weeks of work there I learnt a great deal about engines as well as people. It was not that I worked exclusively on cars - most of the time I spent hauling crates of fifty beer bottles - mechanics' thirsts are insatiable - and for two weeks I was assigned to looking after the plant's household, that is to say, brewing coffee, washing dishes and keeping at least thirty bottles of beer on ice. The mechanic to whom I was assigned, proved to be a regular great guy and we soon made the best of friends. He told me he had iust completed the obligatory eighteen months of service in the army and I told him I was from Canada, and in no time we were exchanging experiences. I practically talked him into emigrating to Canada. While working on cars - everything from the tiny Fiat 800 to a specially built Fiat Maserati sports car, we had many a hair-raising experience. One day while working on a rusty old HOOD, changing out the exhaust system, I was nearly burnt alive. The muffler and the pipe which leads up to the engine had become inse- parable by several years of rust which had formed at their iunction. We tried everything from rust-dissolving liquid to hammers, but the muffler wouldn't budge an inch. At last we resorted to use the acetylene torch, he was to heat up the pipe so it would expand while I was to wrench away at the muffler to get it off. As there wasn't much room in which to work I had to hold my hands uncomfortably close to the torch. When l complained that the metal was be- coming rather hot - he asked an apprentice to bring me a water-soaked rag to wind around my hand. I got the rag all right, but little did I know that someone had gone and mistaken water for oil, with the result that soon my hand was one flaming inferno - luckily I escaped with no burns, Another day when working in the pit putting in a new clutch disc some idiot tripped over an oil tray and sent it flying - resulting in my face and hair be- coming one indistinguishable black mass. What a laugh everybody had. The only thing I disliked about the job was the Friday afternoon mop-up operations, when one had to first sweep, then wash, and last but not least rinse with petrol some 5,000 square feet of garage floor. All covered with oil slicks. The petrol had to be used in great quantities and the fumes became rather nauseating at times, but one gradually got used to them - however, I shall never forget the Friday when a Spaniard not being able to read the Danish 'No Smoking' sign, entered the garage and lit up a cigarette - he was FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 .ss literally thrown out - the man could have blown us skyhigh. After about six or seven weeks I quit the iob to relax a bit. Most of my spare time was spent revisiting old hangouts in Copenhagen and surf casting for cod and mackerel in the sound, while watching the setting sun or taking long walks in the deer park. At the end of August we took off for LeBourget, Paris. As I had never before seen Paris, I was greatly impressed - what a beautiful city and with so much atmosphere. We of course visited the usual landmarks, the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Montmartre, etc. and took in Versailles as well. I was sorry to have to leave. On the bus ride to Orly Airport my sister was terribly excited at having spotted Bobby Hackett, famous U.S. comedian, sitting a few seats in front of her. Our flight to London was a bit of a venture. Our Air France pilot was obviously showing off his acrobatic skill at the wheel of his super Caravelle because he kept on making the most fancy twists and turns while circling London awaiting a Proceed to Land from the airport control tower. The grand old burgh was actually sweltering in the heat when we arrived. We spent a wonderful time seeing the good old places. We also took in the obligatory guided bus tour of the city - Buckingham Palace, the Changing of the Guard - the last evening we spent with a few old friends going to a show at the London Palladium and having a late supper. The next morning we flew to Scotland by B.E.A. Vanguard Carrier and arrived there in teeming rain, so unfortunately we didn't see too much of this magnificent country. In Glasgow we were picked up by the S.A.S. New York Jet and flown directly to the city of 8,000,000 stories. There we briefly saw the unofficial WorId's Fair and then returned to Montreal four days later. Did it ever feel great to be back home again! U.S. My Favourite Comedian Raffles I could not joke like Bob Hope, and he was not part of an hilarious programme like McHaIe's Navy , but he made me laugh more than either of them. Raffles I was my white bull terrier, and for the two years he lived with us he was my personal comedian. Whether he was asleep or awake, everything he did was funny, and I think he knew he amused me. When sleeping, he would not curl up into a ball and be scarcely noticeable. Not Raffles! He would lie flat on his back with his four feet up in the air and snore gently. He liked to have lots of attention. When I practised my piano lesson, he had ways of interrupting. He would come and sit on the piano pedals, and when my mother ordered him away he would sneak upstairs, which was forbidden territory. He waited until he knew someone suspected that he was up to mis- chief and was looking for him, and then he started to slide down the stairs on his stomach. If he was not sure that you were looking, he stopped and waited for an audience, and then slid to the bottom, rolled over on the floor, and slid the last three steps leading to the hall. And then, having distracted me com- pletely, he would return to sit by the piano and wait until I finished my practice. On school mornings, when I was told to hurry for breakfast, and I tried to get my shoelaces tied quickly, Raffles came and sat on my feet so that it always took longer than ever to get to the table. At dinner-time he came and sat with his back to me, and leaned his head back until he knew that I could 34 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE see him. I liked to talk to him because he answered back. No matter v.hat I said, he grunted and made noises to keep the conversation going. Sometimes he ran across the golf course to visit on the other side. Mummy would have to get her car out to go and pick him up because he was not sup- posed to be off his leash. She would be pretty annoyed with him and would scold. At first, he used to talk back, and so she would keep scolding to keep him arguing. He would soon change his tactics. He would iump into the car and stare in complete silence through the windshield and pretend he did not hear the scolding. When Raffles was run over by a motorist I was very unhappy, but now, at last, I look forward to having Raffles II this summer. I know he will be lust like Raffles I, for bull terriers are always good companions and always comedians. Geoffrey Hale - Form A2 Behind the Iron Curtain During the past summer, I had an opportunity of visiting my parents' father- land, Czechoslovakia. In my ten-day stay, I lived with my aunt and uncle in Prague, the capital, and gained some knowledge of the conditions prevailing there. Driving across the border from a western country, one notices first the barriers, the electrified barbed wire, the tank obstacles, the 71.'GI'd towers, the razed fields, the dog corridors, and, above all, the isolation of the border area. The only people living within ten miles of the border are military personnel. Traffic, as we know it, is non-existent. Along the cobble-stoned two-lane roads, one sees trucks burning a cheap, sooty, malodorous fuel, motor-cycles, motor-scooters and vintage cars, both domestic and foreign, some fairly new Russian models, and the modern cars of the western tourists. The irst thing to hit the eye as one enters Prague is the condition of the buildings and of the streetcars. They have not been cleaned since Hitler marched on Czechoslozakia in 1939. Because of the sudden influx of tourists, however, some cleaning is being carried out by the government. Interestingly, one of the houses being cleaned while I was there was the house where my father was born. Food in Czechoslovakia is not to be compared with that in the West. Meals consist of a little meat and lots of potatoes or Czech dumplings. The milk is full of curds, because it is not homogenized. There are no fresh fruits or veget- ables. The only good food there is the rye bread. A striking demonstration of the difference between East and West, for me, lay in the following circumstances. In Northern Czechoslovakia there is a town called Terezin. In Northern Austria, not more than twenty miles from the Czech border, is a town called Mauthausen. These towns have one thing in common, they were both Nazi concentration camps. At Terezin 60,000 persons died, at Mauthausen 132.000, There the similarity ends. At Mauthausen the camp is preserved so that people may remember the atrocities committed there during the war. An area is set aside for national monuments to the dead. The Czech memorial to the 4,000 Czech dead bears the inscription I.ide Bdete - People beware. At Terezin, however, which is in Czechoslovakia itself, there are no monuments, no plaques, no inscriptions to the dead. It is a drab town, indistin- guishable from any other in the Czech countryside. This illustrates a striking point. In order to increase its prestige the Czech government is ready to erect a FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 35 memorial to its war dead abroad, but where thousands more died at home the government has not attempted to restore the place, it has not even put up a plaque to show that its war dead are at least remembered. The emphasis during the early part of a pupil's schooling in Czechoslovakia is upon the usual subiects, such as reading and writing, but also, to a large extent, on political indoctrination. In the same spirit, acceptance at a university is considered on the basis of marks, acceptance of the political indoctrination, and on proletarian background. For saying the things I have just said, I would be branded in Czechoslovakia as politically undesirable and would lose my chance of further schooling. However, I can say these things with impunity here in Canada. After visiting Czechoslovakia, where the frontier is heavily guarded, the meals are bad, the cars are old, the buildings are dirty, and the government controls all but does not show that its martyrs are remembered, I realize what a paradise we lixe in here. Dan Roden, Form VI Truth An axiom is a selfrevident and universally accepted truth. There are many axioms, from the mathematical ones - things which are equal to the same thing are equal to each other - to those in life - a man with a good character is better off than a man without one. However, there is one axiom by which no one completely abides, to which few pay attention, for which even fewer diligently strive. Perhaps it is best expressed in a statement of Sir Francis Bacon, from his Novum Organum written in l62O. For whatever deserves to exist, deserves also to be known, for knowledge is the image of existence, and things mean and splendid exist alike. Those of you who have any resolution will admit to yourselves that you have often violated this axiom along with your fellow-man, and it is for this reason that the world is now experiencing racial, political and social strife. The full value of this profound and courageous statement of Sir Francis Bacon has been evaded and forsaken by a society which is stifled by inhibitions. Today the average person lives a life sheltered from certain subiects, and he sets up a barrier to these sordid or splendid segments of life which effectively screens him from any exposure to worldly wisdom. Despite this, I believe that most people desire and respect truth, but fail to comprehend or to admit to themselves that it takes the ugly form of baseness as well as that of splendour. This attitude towards life leads to ignorance and to bigotry, and is degenerating and harmful to society, because it stifles its moral growth and it is a hindrance to the ultimate way of life. Some argue that there are no concrete reasons to discuss openly all existing things, splendid or mean. Yet I answer: why not? Why develop complexes, fears and inhibitions about them? Why refrain from debating them with someone else? And above all, why label the unspoken truths of our Creator's own making as obscure and unimportant matters which should either be shunned or never discussed at all? If society is prepared to admit that those things, both great and lowly, which are rarely debated in public, exist, then it should face the whole truth and not iust that part which pleases it. Many of these facts hidden and altered by people are the very essence of our lives. For things splendid are only half the truth, and things mean are the other half. The whole truth needs both the splendid and the mean. Jody Allison, Form VI 36 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Lest We Forget The sky is overcast, and a gusty wind blows. Snow starts to fall, gradually covering the brown, deserted fields. Nobody is in sight. A few crows take to their wings and disappear into the blizzard. It is a barren, windswept landscape where nothing would ever want to grow - not because of the soil but because of the scourge that once swept this very countryside. I have come here every winter since the war ended, to this small village some fifty miles northwest of the city of Cracow. Just fifteen minutes' walk from the hamlet stands a great monument surrounded by barbed wire. Very few ever visit this place. It brings back memories best forgotten, but it gives me a reason for wanting to live. All my family, all my friends, perished here. I cannot forget. I carry on their memory - a memory that will never be obliterated. There are no crosses on the graves, no namesplaques. This place is no battlefield, no sunken city. It is Auschwitz. The nearly overgrown trail leads to a large gate bearing a now faded sign with the name of this infamous death-camp. The gate creaks on its hinges. I close it with a muffled thud echoing silently among the ghostly barracks. Out of the winter mist looms a tall, cylindrical erection, the chimney of the crema- torium through which so many escaped from their miseries. Everything reminds me of those days, but the stench is no longer here. All is quiet and peaceful, only memory is still vivid. It is as if it all happened yesterday. The open 'platz', now muddy with foot-deep slush, reminds me of the orchestra of young and pretty girls, dressed in white blouses and blue skirts, which used to play gay tunes such as The Merry Widow and Tales of Hoffmann, while the selection of inmates for the gas chambers was made. The death march of Auschwitz was always a sprightly and merry air, straight out of Viennese and Berlin operettas. To such music from happier and more frivolous times, men, women and children were led into the Bath-houses where they were ordered to undress preparatory to taking a shower. Sometimes they were even given towels. Once inside the shower-room some must have suspected that something was amiss, for as many as two thousand were packed like sardines into the chamber, making it difficult to take a bath. The massive door was shut, locked and hermetically sealed. The SS officer in charge of the Einsatz group would give the command, Badewasser los. He would laugh, and the amethyst-blue crystals would be poured into the vents, which were then sealed. He would sit back and, with a nervous smile, watch the action through heavy glass portholes. Half an hour later the push-carts would arrive to take the bodies to the ovens. I do not know when they sent my wife and my children to their deaths. I try not to remember. It has stopped snowing, but the wind is blowing even more strongly than before. I pull my collar up and trudge slowly across the compound until I come upon Cell Block IV - the block in which I lived and saw my intimate friends wither away and die, succumb from lack of food, sickness, torture, and hopeless desperation, their will to survive crushed by the nail-studded boots of the Aryan hordes. Behind it is a shallow ditch where the Nazi SS troops burned the corpses on pyres when the crematoria were filled. There are still traces of ash and bone. I pick up a yellowed, half-burnt page printed in Hebrew. lt is the Kaddish, the prayer for the dead. Early in l945 we heard the boom of the Russian guns coming nearer and nearer. Executions were stepped upg I recall all too clearly those last hours... An old woman with snow-white hair was holding a one-year old child in her FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-T965 37 arms, singing to it and tickling it, the child was cooing with delight. The parents were looking on with tears in their eyes. The father was holding the hand of a boy about ten years old and speaking to him softly, the boy was fighting his tears. . . A girl, slim with black hair, passed close to me and said, Twenty-three years old. . . A volley of shots rang out. Death was usually mercifully instant. I looked at the executioner, an SS sergeant. He was sitting on a chair smoking a cigarette, the still warm Tommy-gun lying on his knees. My turn was rapidly approaching, I would soon rejoin my family. That moment never came. The Russian troops had surrounded the camp, we were free. And here, as suddenly as it had begun, it stopped. The blood, which before had flowed so freely, dried up. A calm spread over the camp . .. But the hearts of many did not beat and their minds did not think any more. They are only dust and lifeless clay now. Let them be wept over by humanity. They are only a pile of ashes, or maybe a name on a monument somewhere. Even if unburied, they are all dead. But the thoughts they lived with cannot die before better thoughts have grown from their seed. Here I stand holding a small bunch of red roses. I place them on the ground by the half-burnt page of the Kaddish, a faded reminder of the blood that was spilt here. But I can weep no more. ll Dead! Unknown masses, Ash in a pile of ashes. Legions' sorrow and woe Sleep in your ashes' snow. Man! Unknown friend, Give us man again. J. U. Scheel, Form VII ODE TO A IVIOLECULE O to be a molecule That floateth blithe and free, With the wide world below me And above the air so cool. And if I were a molecule Never lonely would I be, Such lovers whirling 'round me That keep no given rule. How lucky is a molecule, No cares in life has he Or fears from which to flee, And never goes to school! O to be a melocule Instead ofa human fool. J. Benson VB 33 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE TO TI-IE SEA O Sea, while empires crumbled into ruin, You calmly watched their fall with passive eye. At night, seen solely by the silver moon, At clay, beneath the sun your waves go by. Ah, Sea, your changing moods have seen it all, Your saline touch caressed the lonely shore, As transient cultures in their turn must fall, And you will see such changes evermore. Could I behold but some of these grave scenes, Perhaps I'd know the mystery so deep Of all existence and of passing life. l'd know the why's, the what's, the when, the means- I'd know the answer and its truth would keep To tell the waiting world and solve its strife. Michael Dorland, Form VII ODE TO A EISI-I Oh tasty, tender Fish, Whose wiles I cannot match, Oh, howl wish and wish That my sharp hook would catch Both you and all your kin Who shun my Mickey Finn! All day it's you I hunt With fly and rod and lure, I row my little punt Through water ever bluer, But all to no avail! No fish will grace my pail. And when with empty creel I come exhausted home, So badly do I feel, l swear no more I'll roam . .. But early on the morrow Again the punt I borrow! James Coristine, Form VII R THE SCHOOL YEAR I964.I965 39 IVIR. IVICGEE McPharland McLernon McAllister McGee Was surely a wonderful person to be. But McPharland McLernon McAllister McGee lsn't a person that I'd like to be. Because McPharland McLernon McAllister McGee lsn't around for a person to be. For McPharland McLernon McAllister McGee Had a habit of playing his bagpipes in C. Now McPharland McLernon McAllister McGee Was playing one day on his bagpipes in C When along came a neighbour named Angus McPhee, Who cried out, McPharland, you're bothering me! When McPharland McLernon McAllister McGee Heard this, he said to poor Angus McPhee, I don't care a hoot what you think about me! And carried on playing his bagpipes in C. McPhee started sweating, and angry grew he, And said, Now, you horror! Just take this, from me! Then McPharland McLernon McAllister McGee Was not in one piece, but instead was in three. McPharland McLernon McAllister McGee Was surely a wonderful person to be. But McPharland McLernon McAllister McGee lsn't the person that I'd like to be! Michael O'Hearn, Form IIA AUTUIVIN The trees now rustle in the breeze, The flowers die, the bees don't hum, The wind is strong, the lakes will freeze To warn us all that winter's come. Now Autumn's here, and it is cool. The clouds above are dark and low. The wind is keen, the day is cruel, And threatening to snow. M. Wingham, Form IIB . v .J 7-K I co Q13-su 1-im H-3 6 G21 my 1-J ' Q r: d Z Q3 5 3 O 52 Zi S ,AV Q9 ii , vs ' w f P1 T X H v w FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 41 Activities Awards Ambition Probable Motto Activities Awards Ambition Probable Motto Activities Awards FORM NOTES FORM VII BOURNE, THOMAS SIDNEY WESLEY CMagilla1 1954 - 65 destination : destination Lucas House 1956-61 Choir, 1956-57 Cub Scouts - winning six. 1957-58 Cub Scouts - sixer. 1958-65 House Ski Team. 1961-62 lnter-School Ski Team. 1962-63 Dramatics. 1963-64 Acting perfect. 1964-65 Junior football team. Prefect. 1963-64 Honourable mention - Magazine Short Story Competition. Lawyer. Stage hand on Perry Mason show. While walking through the iungle of life, above all be alert . CORISTINE, JAMES SYMINGTON Uimmyb 1954 - 65 Speirs House 1956-61 Choir. 1959-65 Gym Team. 1958-65 House Ski Team. 1959-60 Under 12 Hockey and Soccer teams. 1960-61 Dramatics, Under 12 Hockey and Soccer teams, under 13 Hockey and Soccer teams. 1962-63 Inter-School Ski team, under 16 Soccer team. 1963-64 under 15 Hoc- key team, Bantam football team. 1964-65 Acting prefect, Bantam football team, Junior Hockey team. 1955-56 Second in class. 1957-58 Gym crest. 1959-60 Second in combined intermediate skiing, Gym crest. 1962-63 Second in class, Gym crest, Honourable men- tion - Royal Commonwealth Society Essay competition. 1963-64 Winner of Senior Giant slalom, Gym crest. Actuary. Bookie. Good things come in small packages . CRYER, STUART ALLAN lStu1 1958 - 65 Speirs House 1958-61 Choir. 1958-62 Gym squad. 1959-60 Head waiter, Dramatics, Under 12 Soccer team. 1960-61 under 13 Soccer team. 1961-62 under 15 Hockey and Soccer teams, House Ski team. 1962-63 under 16 Soccer team and colours. 1963-64 House Ski team, Acting prefect. 1964-65 House captain, Prefect, Gym squad, Junior Hoc- key team, Magazine public relations. 1958-62 Gym crest. 1958-59, 1960-64 First in class. 1960-61 First in under 13 Broad Jump, Distinction in Ma- thematics. 1961-64 Distinction in Science. 1961-63 Dis- 42 Ambition Probable destination : Motto Activities Awards Ambition Probable destination : Motto Activities Awards Ambition Probable destination Motto Activities Awards Ambition Probable destination Motto SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE tinction in Latin. 1961-62 First - School Essay competi- tion, First in Open High Jump. Engineering. Featherbedding. l can't believe that God plays dice with the universe . COUSINS, DOUGLAS MALCOLM fDoug.1 1963 - 65 Lucas House 1963-64 Junior football and hockey teams. 1964-65 Acting prefect, Junior football team, House Ski team, Public speaking contest-finalist. William Molson trophy - most valuable football player. Mount Allison University. Selwyn House. To succeed is noble, to be happy is success . DEVITT, RODNEY DOOL 1959 - 65 Wanstall House 1959-62 House Ski team. 1960-61 Inter-School Ski team. Dramatics. 1961-62 under 15 Hockey team and colours, Inter-School Ski team. 1962-63 Asst. House captain, Dra- matics, under 16 Hockey team. 1963-65 House Ski team, Junior Hockey team. 1963-64 Asst. House captain, Acting prefect, Junior football team. 1964-65 Head prefect, House captain, Magazine Sports Editor, Junior football team - captain. 1959-60 First in Combined Intermediate Skiing. 1961-62 First in Senior downhill. 1962-63 Winner - Arthur Mei- ghan Essay competition, Second - discus. shotput, 220 yard dash. 1963-64 First in discus, Second in 100 yard dash. To be a member of the bar. A member of the A.A. Qui vit sans tabac n'est pas digne de vivre DORLAND, ARTHUR MICHAEL QMikeJ 1958 - 65 Speirs House 1958-60 Choir. 1958-59 Cub Scouts. 1960-63 Dramatics. 1963-64 Junior football team. 1964-65 Magazine liter- ary editor. 1958-60 First in class. 1961-63 Distinction in Dramatics. 1961-62 Distinction in French. 1963-64 Winner - Arthur Meighan Essay competition. Journalist. Photographer for Playboy Fais ce que voudras . FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 43 Activities Awards Ambition Probable Motto Activities Awards Ambition Probable Motto Activities Ambition Probable Motto Activities Ambition Probable Motto destination : destination destination destination GILL, ARTHUR BRUCE lPorkyl 1962 - 65 Lucas House 1963-64 Junior football and hockey teams, Debating society, Public Speaking contest-finalist. 1964-65 Junior football team, Asst. Captain, Junior Hockey team, Asst. Captain, Acting prefect, House captain, Debating So- ciety - Chairman, Debating House Championship, Pu- blic Speaking contest-Second. School Magazine Editor- in-Chief. 1963-64 Distinction in Latin, Second in class. To make money. Being caught. On doit se regarder soi-meme un fort long temps Avant que de songer at condamner les gens . MAY, KEITH HUNDLEY 1961 - 65 Macaulay House 1963-65 Junior football team. 1963-64 Debating So- ciety, Acting prefect. 1964-65 Pretect, House Captain. 1963-64 First Open 440 yards. Electrical Engineer. Brewmaster at Molson's One's success is determined by the ettort applied to the task . MCLEOD, PETER JAMES KMCIC1 1955 - 65 Wanstall House 1957-60 Cub Scouts, Choir. 1960-61 Choir. 1962-63 Dramatics. 1963-65 Junior football team. 1964-65 Junior Hockey team, Acting prefect. Engineer. Driving Eaton's toy train at Christmas. Any fool can criticize and complain - and generally does . MORGAN, HENRY JAMES lJamie1 1954-65 fExcluding 1959-611 Speirs House 1956-59 choir, 1956-57 CUB scbufs. 1957-58 cub scouts- sixer. 1957-59, 1961-65 House Ski team. 1961-62 Under 13 Soccer team. 1962-63 Inter-School Ski team. 1963-64 Debating Society. Under 15 Hockey team, Bantam foot- ball team. 1964-657 Junior Hockey team, Acting Prefect. To travel. Being railroaded out of town. ' Those who stand for nothing are apt to fall for every- thing. 44 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Activities Ambition Probable destination : Motto Activities Awards Ambition Probable destination 1 Motto Activities Awards Ambition Probable destination , Motto Activities Awards Ambition Probable destination Motto Activities Awards Ambition Probable destination Motto MULLIGAN, PETER DICK lMull1 1961 - 65 Macaulay House 1961-62 under 15 Hockey and Soccer teams with colours. 1962-63 Dramatics, under 16 Hockey and Soccer teams, under 15 Hockey team - Asst. captain. 1963-65 Junior football and hockey teams. 1964-65 Asst. House cap- tain, Magazine Sports Editor. Business administration. Running a basement still. Morira solo una volta . PITBLADO, ROBERT MAURICE lPitJ 1959 - 65 Macaulay House 1959-61 Choir. 1963-65 Physics club. 1964-65 Acting prefect, Debating Society. 1962-63 Second - Under 15 High Jump. Mechanical engineer. Television repairman. Genius is PM inspiration, 99? perspiration . SCHEEL, JORGEN ULRICH 1962 - 65 Macaulay House 1963-65 Junior football team. 1964-65 Acting Prefect, Magazine Art Editor. 1962-64 Winner - School Short Story competition. 1962- 63 First - Open High Jump, Second - Open Broad Jump. 1963-64 Honourable mention - Royal Commonwealth Essay competition, First - Javelin, Second - High Jump, Broad Jump. To be happy. A junkie. Live and Laugh . SCHINDLER, ANDREW CHARLES STEWART 1960 - 65 Macaulay House 1960-62 Choir. 1963-64 Physics club. 1964-65 Debating Society. 1962-63 Honourable mention - Royal Commonwealth Essay competition. 1963-64 Honourable mention - School Poetry competition. Mining Engineer. The salt mines in Siberia. The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your arm . SMITH, GERALD MEREDITH lGerry1 1961 - 65 Macaulay House 1964-65 Physics club, Junior football team, House Ski team, Acting prefect. 1961-62 Honourable mention - School Essay competition. Electrical Engineer. Electric Chair inthe middle path you will go most safely . A. Bruce Gill FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 45 FORM VI ALLISON: Jody is one of our best debaters and academically he ranks first in the class. CASE: Allan is assistant to the Head Prefect and we hope that he will become a Master Cadet this summer. CONNOLLY: Stuart is our top ski racer and is a vital centre on our hockey team. GURD: Preston is the final authority on any military operations in the last half century. GENTLES: Gary was the leading half-back on the football team scoring 39 points. GRANT: Jim is one of our best chess players, and is our silver-tongued orator in French. JOHNSTON: Jay is our leading expert on equestrian activities. JOSEPH: Henry is a very active member of the Physics Club, and is an enthus- iastic follower of the stock market. MONTEITH: Unfortunately Robert has been very sick this year and has been away from school much of the time. MARTIN: Mike is our best badminton player and won the City Juvenile Boys Doubles Tournament. OLIVER: Jack is another well-travelled member of our class and academically he does very-well. RODEN: Danny is at the top of the class with Jody, and is the recognized author- ity on anything and everything. SHAW: DeWolf did a great deal of work to help with the plays at Christmas and is a German Student. SEGALOWITZ: Sydney plays the clarinet in the McGill Symphonic Boncl and is one of the leading members in the Physics Club. SMITH: Geoffrey is our expert on electronic devices and gadgets in which he takes a fervent interest. STEWART: Tom is another German Student and is one of the top photographers in the school. THOM: Phil is one of our best skiers and was the Captain of the senior Hockey team. TRATT: Martin has done a great iob in net-minding for both the Bantam and Senior Hockey teams. TENNANT: Besides having done an excellent job in the play this Christmas, Bob won the Singing Prize. WANKLYN: Willie is the top gymnast in the class and as manager for the hockey team he couldn't have been equalled. WILSON: Bill is a good student and does a lot of travelling all year round. Bruce C. Barker 46 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE l:Ol:?lVl VA JUST A TYPICAL DAY Vermette CulVer Amundsen HAyward Danlels MacPhall PhillipS DanielS CulVer Alnley LovEll DrummoNd LazaR Mr Tees HaYward BOFl4Ef Drummond Mil-let' MiIIEr lczur MacPhail Phlllips LUdgqtE LudGate HoffmaNn AmundsEn Hguglgl-1D HauglaNd TAit Tait Barker VermetTe Ainley HOffmann Mr. TEes LOvell It could be a coincidence but more likely it's our strong characteristics show- ing in our names. FORM VB The most talked-about ship these days is that notorious hurricane tighter, S.H.S.V.B. Of course.the Captain of this ship is a man with a very tough iob. His crew is the worst band of cutthroats and no goods ever to be assembled in one boat. As we drift with the tide, we can hear David Thackray relating his salty sagas to Charles Gurd who is gulping down the last bit of tasteless coffee. But of course a new lot will be brewed shortly by the cook, Heartless Hugh Markey. Over there is Allan Byrne who was keel hauled today for stamping a hole in the bottom of our ship, while he was in one of his rages. The navigator James Benson is known throughout the world as an all-time loser, especially of ships, he is also a three-time winner of the Chambermaid Award and ships best bedmaker. Gray Buchanan and Pierre Viger are both hot-tempered about the water - ski championships, Pierre thinks he should have won because he had to fend off sharks, but Gray who is very near-sighted refuses to believe this. Gary Miller lust returning from the crow's nest said that he had seen the surfing twins, Mike McHugh and Phil Dorland gliding atop the crest of a huge 30 ft. wave. .lan Wyllie the cabin boy came rushing in saying that Captain Verrier's left foot was throbbing. this meant that a hurricane was approaching. Jamie McDougall was guicliy on the alert and went to put the huskies, which he brought into his cabin. Neil Cryer was hardly nervous at all, he lust groaned as he swallowed the last remnants of his cigarette. Brian Magee who was out for a row in his boat decided to come in as the wind was getting o little strong. James McGregor was frantically bailing out water, under orders from the Captain of course, who was by now under his bed. Finally Derek Morton aided by Mark Newton climbed the flagpole and pulled the flag to half-mast. The end was near. H. Markey, G. Buchanan, D. Morton. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 47 FORM IVA We've had a lot of fun this year From playing, working, and good cheer. The masters all have tried their best To help us along in every test. And now the boys of Form IVA Will tell you what they do and say. Clark and Weil both like to sing And make St. George's rafters ring, McLeod and Despic, quiet boys, Neither likes to make a noise. Oliver and Dan Delmar To come to school must travel far, Smith and Hannon turn the dials And know the iockeys' discs and styles. Darling and Hadekel's marks excel But Monteith and Hamovitch do as wellp Graham and Tyler would like to be Left alone all day to ski. May and McKenzie, big and tall, Use their strength to play football, Edward Pitula's writing is neat, And for this it can't be beat. Now Jamie Copping must come to a stop Before the pen from his hand will drop. We thank Mr. Rutley for Science and all, It's been a good year, see you next fall. J.A.C. FORIVI IVB Form IVB is by no means a singular class - although some teachers are apt to think it unique in its stupidity at times - and there is nothing of more than routine interest that can be written about the form here. I suppose one could say we are the most patriotic class in Selwyn House, for we sport a Maple Leaf flag over the master's desk. This flag was supplied to us by Robert Seely who at one time was chief flower-arranger for the class. The plastic roses were left over from the Christmas French play by Mark Lazar. The class also sports a giant ski poster donated by John Fricker. Form IVB only has one new boy this year - Patrick Nelson, English accent and all. Bill Boggs is the only member of the class who still chants with the assembly choir, and Jim Jennings is one of the best hockey players, being the only one in IVB to be onthe Bantam hockey team. We have two members of our class who come quite a way to school, these being John Wootton fwho almost always leads the list in rank every three- weeklyl and Bill Kilgour. Some of the quiet members of the class are John McCutcheon, David Cahn and Hugh Blakely. However, these fellows are always good members of the class. Another could-be member of this group would be Roger Snowball, however he's more of a jolly type. Sven Hurum and Jim Light are two boys who have many interests. Jim always has little facts at his finger- tips and Sven is interested in everything from Dave Doxer to Albert Schweitzer. Remaining are Stephen Miller and Stephen Leopold who sport quite elaborate hairdoes and figures to match. Lastly, I Brandon Ayre, on behalf of Form IVB would like to thank Mr. Rothwell for being such a good sport and wonderful form master. B A 48 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE FORM IIIA BOURKE: His money burns a hole in his shoe. CAMPBELL: Methought I heard a voice cry Sleep no more! CLARKE: Rome was not built in a day. CORBETT: Hear twice before you speak once. FOX: The fox knows much, but more he that catcheth him. GOLDBLOOM: Stepping westward seemed to he A kind of heavenly destiny. GROSSMAN: Will tire the sun with talking and send him down the sky. GORDON: Listens carefully - in one ear and out the other. HASTINGS: Save your breath to cool your porridge. KIRKEGAARD: I can read anything which I call a book. LONDON: Soon shall thy arm, unconquered steam, afar drag the slow barge or drive the rapid car. LUDGATE: Good King Wenceslas looked out . . . MacFARLANE: An omelette can't be made without breaking eggs. MCDOUGALL: Always to excel and be distinguished above others. MCILVAINE: There was a little boy who had a little toy right in the middle of his forehead. PURVIS: Behold, this dreamer cometh. ROY: The best ofthe sport is to do the deed and say nothing. RUNKLE: Bitter pills may have wholesome effects. SCOTT: Cackles often, but never lays an egg. SKELTON: Tomorrow do thy worst, for I have lived today. STAPLETON: Blessed be he who invented sleep, a cloak that covers all a man's thoughts. STEWART: The mill cannot grind with the water that is past. WILSON: To eat the Kernel one must crack the nut. FORM IIIB Sing a song of IIIB, The most unruly lot Of eager hopefuls e'er to put A teacher on the spot. Atack feuds with Shenkman, Each on editor to be, Bala vies with Mappin, No second place for me I R THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 49 Y l MACAULAY HOUSE LUCAS HOUSE SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MA Schouela questions endlessly, Chancer contemplates, Reardon wriggles restlessly, And daily tempts the Fates. Hot-shot Keefer pairs with Dawes, Both boys are innocent, Galt has lost his place again, Roy claims that's what he meant! Savard wants to move again, Phillips thinks it's silly, Solemn Craig suggests reform, Selye finds it chilly. Benbow's place is in a mess In spite of daily mention, Usher-Jones has much to say, And ends up in detention. When Telio disclaims in French, He stammers nervously, Winfield always volunteers In manner courteously. Cowans does'nt get it Sir , Lovell disagrees, Witkov, self-appointed boss, Quite often acts the tease. One might conclude from this our rhyme, Form Ill B's far from formal, We hasten though to add this note - These boys are all quite normal. FOFQIVI IIA CFor which the Form Master takes no responsibilityl Who ran away with the spoon? O'Who is almost at the top O'Class? Who likes to drum, but can't keep the beat, Who is always Sloppy, and never very neat, Who would you find on many farms, Who is the boy with the chubby arms? From what do you draw water by buckets? Add the 2nd, 15th and 19th letter ofthe alphabet to this and you will have his name. Who do you get from the word ideaI , If you take off an I and then an L , And on the end you put a D , After which is an E , And with an R at the beginning, What garden pest do you have? Who lives in the middle ofthe ground and in the middle ofthe class? Who when at home doth do his work, But when at school his mem'ry doth shirk? Who sits beside a wreck? Is a miserable little speck? RTHE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 51 SPEIRS HOUSE .-,.2ST.- YYY. WANSTALL HOU SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Disher O'Hearne Hendery Boswell Reade Molson Ronalds Peck Segalowitz Gives a shrill squeaky laugh, And sometimes gets hit with a staff? Who is a high-flying student? Who is the boy in the class who would like the school at Stowe? Who has the last name of an American Electronics company? Who hates his French, And loves to spell? Who sits on his desk And waits for the bell? Who is not as bright as his name? Who is the friend from across the seas, who spells his name with two E's ? Who has much knowledge in hockey, but little knowledge in school? Whose name in French is dead and ends in a preposition? Who, with red, has the colours of our Who is a bird and is really absurd? Who could it be but . , . bird? In all of IIA, who has his birthday on Ground Hog Day? ag? Who has brown glasses and a pointed nose? And thru his socks you see his toes, Who has the name of an older soul? But really is not so very old, Who is as big as an elephant, that's wrapped up in celephant? Who lives in the water and is King of the Otter? Who in a fight is a really good kicker? And sits next to a boy named Victor? Who is the possessor of many a pen? Who phones up for homework again and again? Who do you know who can really dive? But who sometimes in class is not alive? Who is short, smart and has a stubby nose? Who is as small as a mouse, But has a brain like a house? Who is bi-lingual and never runs? Who has red hair and freckles, Whose desk is always upside down, And whose books can never be fund? Answers 10. Culver 1 1. Victor 12. McCorriston 13. Light 14. Genrel 15. MacDougaIl 16. Morton 17. Whyte 18. Dickman 19. Cooper 20. Elder 21. Motter 22. Schouela 23. Bottomley 24. McCallum 25. Warren 26. Walker 27. Gentles FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR l964'l965 53 FORM IIB Or NOT IIB in TO BE The candid camera crew was sent to photograph To be and this is what they found: Stinnes was writing on the board Teachers mysteriously disappear as Gray brings in more ancient weapons . Cummings was suffocating under Grosvenor's hockey magazines as Wingham counted the bullet holes in himself after being gunned by Boggs. Leslie Chukly came in, out of breath due to battle fatigue, with the news that Mcllvaine and Pollock had captured Lang in the bathroom. Just then Mr. Phillips walked in the class, gave back the English tests and before walking out casually said, Oh! Tobias, you got a lOO9Q on your exam. THANKS, said Tobias as if nothing had happened. When Mr. Phillips left, Isaacs, having made a better mark, turned round and squished Norsworthy. Doulton started pounding the eraser on the blackboard as a smoke screen so he could stab Silver fang fOliver Ill with bracesll, Gordon was ducking Tyler's latest contraption of an eraser with a fishing line tied to it, suddenly Lavendel appeared, lt was McDougall and .. . and gang! he gasped, then fell flat on his face, stone dead. This is a iob for O07 fPokornyl,,' said Laxton grimly. Spillaine and Mc- Callum, paying no attention to what was going on, were comparing notes on the latest T.V. commercials. Lee fired a machine gun at Peters, but Campbell, a spy, immediately fired an anti-Lee missile at Lee. Marler, the Greenwich-time keeper, sounded the 60 second alarm before the bell and everyone rushed for their hymn books. By the way in this mad scramble five boys were killed, 2 seriously iniured, and one just bruised. THE SAGA OF IA Bergoffen is known as a ioke, Boyd's pleasant and a large size, Campbell's writing is quite a shocker And Cavanagh makes his marks rise. Clarke is an excellent student, Coristine's fond of reptiles, Claxton plays sports more than prudent, And Demers is a tease, city-style. Fontein is bright and intelligent, Goodfellow's a tease like his friend, Hannon plays soccer most diligent, And Howard's voice makes one's ears bend. Hunt is a very nice fellow, James tells his tales more than once, Kaplan speaks up more than mellow, And Leopold tries lots of his stunts. McCoy's gay and a bit of a nut, Nercessian absorbs and observes, Parker prefers a crew cut, And Pedvis has hair full of curves. Rosenthal is good at his drawing, Sadler is friendly all ways, Stephen's hair seems to be strawing, And Shannon loves sports winter days. Vaughan and Goodfellow pair, Victor as goalie can't miss, Wooler has an intelligence rare, And Ayre is the author of this. 54 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MA FORM IE3 Imaginary Aclmonitions At An Imaginary Table A LEGEND Pray Fisher, pass the soup to Boyd, But as you do, would you avoid Decanting it upon Gold's bread Or pouring it on Linden's head. Now pass the salt and let's begin, But Howard, don't kick Dopking's shin: lt's possible to talk, you know, Without the use of fist or toe. Beardmore and Clark, kindly do not Throw crumbs and other things at Scott. And Noble, Nonnennman be good: Surely it seems a little rude To crush Oleskevis to death lHark how the poor boy gasps for breathi Here comes the meat. Oh, what delight! Potatoes, beef and peas - and Knight Who somehow has an arm enbroiled In gravy, with a sleeve fresh soiled. Stoker and Barer, pull him free: A cannibal l will not be. If there's one thing l cannot stand lt's meat and mash and peas and hand. Oh! wretched boys, I did not say Pull out his limb and spill the tray. Sorrier mess there cannot be Than meat and mash upon one's knee. Graham and Groome, please use a fork: A knife alone will never work To lift your peas or cut your meat. Look out! Don't start to rock the seat! Too late. lt's over. ln a row Fall Ainley, Agnew and Tetrault Who join poor Purvis on the deck And gently test for broken neck, But finding that they are not dead, Re-organise the seat instead. Dessert has come. Orvig, desist From lifting cream out with your fist. And Reardon, put that peach you stole Back here into the serving-bowl. Oliver, what's that you say? Roden and Reardon looking grey? Walford and Weyman feeling ill? Gentlemen, make way, if you will. Lunch is past. The classes start Almost before the boys depart. The master takes a moment's rest, ln hope that something may digest. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 55 FORIVI AI Al NEWS SHUTER trips to sunny Bermuda - spends a delightful holiday there. LEVINSON wins cup in swimming competition at Miami Beach. CLARKE spends birthday at Seignory Club - he entertains and is entertained by Magic Tom . MILLER enters Selwyn House in fall of '64 - a fine addition to AI form. BOURNE visits Parliament Buildings in Ottawa - also the mint where new coins are being developed. DANIELS rescues small brother who flies through a fence, dropping several feet down. DICKMAN trips to Jamaica - spends twelve pleasant days at Bay Rock Inn. MAPPIN has rather severe injury while performing gymnastics - keeps up school work in spite of this. ODELL learns new tips on hockey while lunching with Jean Beliveau. USHER-JONES loses books in various places - a continued search is carried on. ELLIOTT trips to Canadian wheat fields by airplane. ARCHER-SHEE enjoys his first year at Selwyn House in spite of his poor broken arm. BETHELL learns many new tricks in the art of skiing while taking lessons from the famous Wurtele sisters. AGAR spends Christmas holidays with relatives and friends in Toronto. ROPER succeeds as goalie -, saving many points for Wanstall House. RANKIN plans an airplane trip to Barbados where he will spend some time this summer. GOLDBLOOM spends Christmas holidays in New York. CREIGHTON reports big success of Hiawatha play put on by Al Form. MATHIAS spends Easter holidays in Florida where he searches for alligators and Moccasin snakes. LANTIER enjoys his first year at Selwyn House in spite of his freque't visits to dentist for repair ofa broken front tooth. BRODKIN meets many celebrities during his ten-day stay in Florida at Chritsmas time. KARASS is greeted by Aztec Indians in the mountains of Puerto Vallarta - it seems that his black and yellow Selwyn colours were a great attraction to the natives there. SUTTON collects knives from all over the world - he contemplates a display of same along with Mother's works of art. MacLEAN spends many happy hours writing fascinating mysteries - his favourite passtime. Teacher - MRS. HAUGLAND spends winter in Westmount listening with envy to young reporter's tales of travel. FORIVI A2 A2 is a class of ambitious boys But just the same they're full of noise. Many of these will choose careers As scientists, electricians and engineers. 56 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE lChrastina, Fraser, Kilgour, Pearson, Switzer, Wollockl Some of them fine sportsmen will be Who in the Hall of Fame you'Il see. lConnolly, Cottingham, Keefer, Molsonl. A singing star and actor could Shine on Broadway and Hollywood. lDorey, Wolvinl Fine arts need painters whom we shall provide Their fame will spread both far and wide. lBovaird, Robertson, Saletesj. For hotels of the very top calibre We'll have a first class manager CGroomel To put things together a carpenter's handy, A2's will prove to be just dandy. lStratfordJ When onthe Seven Seas you'll sail, Our sailor will greet you at the rail. lChambersJ To handle robbers or famous men, Detectives land a policemanl will provide for them. lDonald, Witkov, Stewartl. International Air Association Will boast a Selwyn House relation. CByrnel A vote of confidence would cheer The politician we'II have here. lHaIel In legal matters we think you'll agree, This lawyer's the finest you will ever see. lMachonJ To manage affairs for some of these Our chartered accountant will surely please. lBremnerl We're proud to mention on our list A future archeologist. CCowenJ These careers may, of course, change from year unto year, But we hope from A2 you will favourably hear. G. Hale FORIVI B 1 This is not the story of the teacher, but that of her pupils. They have told her what they want to be when they grow up to be as big as their fathers. And this is what they said: BUCHANAN One day I will be a fisherman and open a fishing booth in Eng- land. My mother came from there, so that is why . .. I like col- lecting stones and stamps because it is fun and my Father gave me the idea. CAMPBELL When I am big I will be a iet pilot. My hobby is pets. Of course I have a dog and my grandmother has my bird and a turtle. CARTER When I am big I will be a director of the R. L. School of Art in Indiana because that is where I lived before I came to Canada. I like stamp collecting because my Father is a collector. FOR THE SC HOOL YEAR I964-1965 57 CRONIN ELLIOTT FOCH GRAHAM GRAY GROSSMAN HENDERSON KISHFY LEWIS MICHEL MILLER MORSE NAIMAN ROHLICEK SALZBORN SCHOUELA SEHON STEIN PATTERSON When I grow up I will be a hobby shop keeper. My hobby is model building. I will be a lawyer like my Father. My hobby is shells. I have one big and many little shells. When I grow up I will be a hockey player. I learne I it by watch- ing other players. My favourites are: Rousseau, Richard and Hull. When I am big I will be an architect because I like to see houses being made. l also like drawing. My hobby is army toys because I like playing war. I have a helmet and an army bag. One day I will be an engineer. I will have to work hard. When I am big I will play football. My hobby is collecting stamps. I have 2,000 altogether, my favourite is from China. One day I will be a bus driver going down Cote des Neiges. I would call out the names of streets Guy, Cote des Neiges, bus 65 , My hobby is Dinkeys because I like the look and shapes of them. One day I will be a nursery-man or a gardener. My mother keeps a lot of plants in the house in winter. I help her some- times to plant some of them. I don't have a hobby, I like every- thing! One day I will be a diamond collector. Diamonds are nice. My hobby is collecting pictures of hockey players. When I grow up I hope to be an engineer. I like building and do it with bricks and stones that I find. My hobby is car collecting. I learn about different kinds of cars. When I am big I will be a doctor and an N.H.L. professional hockey player. When I will be as big as my father I will be a workman for the town in the winter and work for my father in summer. My hobby is to sleep with my mother and cuddle up, because it is fun! When I grow up I will be an astronaut. I really want to be famous like my ancestors. I want to do well in school. My hobby is lip- reading, it is sort of sneakly, I think. One day I will be a collector of rocks and valuable minerals, and try to find a country where they have most of it. My hobby is collecting foreign money. When I grow up I will be a chemist at the Royal Victoria Hospital and cure with drugs. I am interested in different drugs that I see through the microscope. When I grow up I will be a pilot because you can fly and eat on the plane. It is interesting to go around the world. One day I will be a counsellor. You teach lots of children to play football, soccer, baseball and many other things. When I am big I will be a scientist because I like chemistry. I will teach in McGill University. My hobby is history because the teacher tells us many interesting stories on the Middle Ages. One day I will roll the hills for skiers and fill the holes with snow. My hobby is hunting because I can go tracking footprints through the woods and come home with furs and skins. One day I will be a historian and go to England to see all the museums. Shoot a crossbow and longbow, buy a suit of armour and a shield, a sword and a battle axe. I like telescopes, because I like to learn about space. 58 SE LWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAG The The The The The The The The FORM B2 quietest boy was MacLeod Case eager collector, Teddy Claxton super geographer was Brian Cohen most ardent book-tidier, Roy Donaldson top historian, Campbell Gordon sweetest-mannered, Billy Gould best errand-boy, Graham Hallward one who really wanted to press the buttons of the tape recorder , John Hastings Le Meilleur en Francais etait Sydney Isaacs The The The The The The The The The The The The champion for breaking his bones, Patrick Kent first rate nightingale was lan McKenzie, most interested in horses, Hugh Mappin boldest artist, Forest Palmer one who lived the farthest, Ned Porter most improved penman was Mark Roper, greatest screen specialist , Alan Schouela first rank cream-bowl-amateur, Mark Schreiber keenest about Bogher Len Dermot Stoker' excellent was Billy Turner, skater number one, David Vaughan famous future doctor, Michael Weil And the newest comer, Geoffrey Warren. But all of them were equally craving to be register-boy for the week This can be understood only by a few initiates. FORMS C AND D FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 'I964-'I965 59 FOFQIVI C I know a class where glad minds sing Where voices of BYERS and CHAMBERS ring - Overflowing With CULVER and DONALD and FINKELSTEIN - With GORDON and HOPKINSON the quiet ones. HYDE with his eternal this doesn't seem right. JOHNSTON and MACCALLUM, opposites in sight. Tall, with four elbows, MACTAVISH Gives his grin To MARCHANT, MARIS, MARLER Surrounding him. OLIVER, the fifth of his line, His life Devoted to engaging PATERSON in strife. PEARSON, the worker, His eyes full of stars. RIDER, the loner, talks to SALETES Whom no bars Hold. Cocky little SCHREIBER - Do you know this one, Tony? And SHARP, our dormouse, gives a little smile And leaves it to TAYLOR and VAUGHAN To tell Bruce that his joke is corny. The irrepressible D's like many things at Selwyn House School BAILLARGEON BARLOW BEREND BESNER BLACK COTTINGHAM iiA COTTINGHAM iiiD I like hockey because when I'm big I'm going to play hockey . I like writing stories about Ted and Sally. The teachers are nice and you learn a lot. I like writing. Sometimes the Arithmetic is hard, sometimes easy and sometimes just right. I like this school because I don't like to walk too far and this school is near my house. I like Reading because I like to read stories. I like Writing and Reading because I can use my eyes and hands. I like to learn to read so I can read the letters I get. I like French because we have a French maid and I go to a French School in the afternoon. SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE 60 DEMERS ii GOODALL iJ GOODALL iiR GROOME iii HELLER KEMP LEWIS ii MOLSON iii MOLSON, G. O PHILLIPS GREER PURVIS iii ROPER iii STAPLETON ii STIKEMAN THRESHER TRATT ii WOLVIN iiiB WOLVIN iiD I like Writing because it is my best subject. I like Writing because I like to do nice loops. ln Gym. I like catching the ball. I like playing games in Gym. and Writing because I don't have too much to do. I like Writing because I like doing big letters. I like it here because you learn a lot so when your family is talking you can join in the talk. I like Reading because I want to learn to read myself so I won't have to ask my sister. I want to learn French too. I like Assembly where I learn lots of prayers and hymns. I like to learn new games too . I like the Hockey best but I like Reading and I'm quite good at Writing. I like the food. Hockey, Reading and Scripture. To me, the work I do is mostly fun. The teachers are pretty nice too. I like Reading so I can read more books at home. I like the teazhers too. I like Mr. Speirs' work because I learn the names up in Heaven. I like this school for I can learn how to play hockey. I like History and Geography best for I learn about all the creatures that were here before I was born . I like to learn to speak French, to read and write. I like to learn Gymnastics in Gym. I like recess when I get fresh air. I like the dessert when I stay for Iunch. I like the tree-house on the way home from school. The Reardon family walked off with first place in the father, mother and FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 61 SPORTS PRIZE GIVING Sports Day - May, 1964 This year may well be remembered as the year when the records fell. Chief record-breaker and winner of the Victor Ludorum Trophy for the highest aggree gare score in the open class was Duncan McMartin. By happy coincidence the afternoon's guest of honour was Duncan's father, Mr. Allan McMartin, who presented the trophy to his son. Other outstanding performances were turned in by Stephen Price and Gregory Weil who were awarded the McMaster Memorial Cup and Cassils Memorial Cup respectively. Other outstanding performances were turned in by Bruce Barker, Keith and Kenneth May, to mention but a few, and Scott Elliott was an outstanding per- former in the Junior school. son relay race. S P O R T P R I Z E S 1 75 yards I 9 years1 1st Scott Elliott 2nd David Knight 2 75 yards l 8 yearsl 1st Jay Rankin 2nd Huntley Stratford 3 75 yards I 7 yearsl 1st Michael Weil 2nd Fraser Elliott 4 75 yards I 6 yearsj Ist Timothy Marchant 2nd Richard Vaughan 5 100 yards l10 yearsj 1st Michael Issacs 2nd Phelps Mcllvaine 6 100 yards C11 yearsl lst Roy Hastings 2nd Norman Tobias 7. 100 yards l12 yearsl 1st Duncan Campbell 2nd William Mcllvaine 8 100 yards l13 yearsl 1st Michael Culver 2nd Kenneth May 9. 100 yards U4 yearsl lst Bruce Barker 2nd Kenneth Tait 10. 100 yards lopenl 1st Duncan McMartin 2nd Rodney Devitt 6? SELWYN HOUSE HOOL MAGAZ 11. Brood Jump fUnder 131 1st Sven Hurum 2nd Michael Reade 12. Broad Jump 'under 151 1st Brandon Ayre 2rd Michael Culver 13. Broad Jump topenl 1st Duncan McMartin 2nd Ulrich Scheel 14. High Jump lunder 131 1st John Grossman 2nd Sven Hurum 15. High Jump tunder 151 Ist Kenneth May 2nd Brian Cusack 16. High Jump fopenj 1st Duncan McMartin 2nd Ulrich Scheel 17, Shot-Put 1Under 131 1st Michael Dawes 2nd Mathew Hannon 18. Shot'Put lunder 151 1st Sidney Segalowitz 2nd David Barker 19. Shot-Put iopenl 1st Stephen Price 2nd Rodney Devitt 20. Discus lunder 15l 1st Bruce Barker 2nd Cary Miller 21. Discus lopenl 1st Rodney Devitt 2nd Stephen Price 22. Javelin Lunder 151 1st David Barker 2nd Sidney Segalowitz 23. Javelin Copen1 1st Ulrich Scheel 2nd Peter Scrivener 24. Relay Races: Intermediate A: Speirs Houseg lntermediate B: Speirs Housep Junior A: Wanstall Houseg Junior B: Lucas Housep Senior A: Macaulay Houseg Senior B: Lucas House. 25. 220 yards iunder 151 1st Gregory Weil 2nd Bruce Barker 26. 220 yards Kopenl 1st Duncan McMartin 2nd Rodney Devitt 27, -100 yards lunder 151 1st Kenneth May 2nd Kenneth Tait 28. 400 yards 1open1 1st Keith May 2nd Stephen Price 29. 880 yards iunder 161 1st Allan Case 2nd Gary Gentles 30. 880 yards Copenb 1st John Pike 2nd Stephen Price 31. Sack Race lJunior1 1st Hugh Mappin 2nd Eric Foch 32. Sack Race tSeniorJ 1st Erik Iversen 2nd Peter Scrivener 33. Skiing Awards:-Senior: 1st Stuart Connolly, 2nd James Coristineg Intermediate: 1st Neil Cryer, 2nd Peter Mortong Junior: Christopher Roper. Most improved iunior: David Claxton. 34. House Soccer lGilIespie Cup1 Macaulay House 35. House Hockey 1Creighton Cup! Speirs House THE VICTOR LUDORUM TROPHY WINNER FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 63 SENIOR GYM SQUAD The Gymnastic Display Friday, March 12th, 1965 Thanks to many weeks of hard work and preparation by Mr. Lewis and the boys, the gym display was, once again, a tremendous success, and was witnessed by a 'Standing Room Only' crowd in the afternoon and evening. At the close of the afternoon performance, crests were presented to the best gymnast in each class of the Junior School by Mrs. W. G. Buchanan. Awards were given to: Form D David Cottingham Form C I Richard Vaughan Form BI ,, Taylor Gray Form BII , Ned Porter Form AI , , Jay Rankin Form All . , , . , Rory Byrne Jay Rankin received the Hamilton Baxter Trophy as the best gymnast in the Junior School. In the evening, Mr. William M. Molson congratulated all the boys on their fine showing and presented crests to the following boys of the Senior School: Form IA , , Herbert Coristine Form IB . , , David Knight Form IIA . Alan Victor Form IIB Norman Tobias, Talbot Boggs 4 772- -f'f f 1-nl yfqsu 11 l 1 i - if 1 Y' 1 ' 1 1-nl T in - 4 ' ' -- W nn 1 Ulw T 1 l V l lli. 4' li SPORTS DAY 1964 MISCELLANY OF ACTIVIT oo SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MA ZIN Form IIIA William Mcllvaine Form IIIB Ralph Keefer Form IVA William Boggs Form VA Philip Miller Form VB Neil Cryer Form VI William Wanklyn Form VII Stuart Cryer Stuart Cryer was awarded the deWolfe MacKay Shield as the outstanding Senior gymnast. The programme was as follows: Form Form Junio Form Form Senio Form Form Form .lunio Form Form Form Senio AFTERNOON - JUNIOR SCHOOL D Tumbling and Relays C Vaulting r Gymnastic Squad Vaulting and Agilities B Mat Group Work A Games r Gymnastic Squad Vaulting, Agilities, Parallel Bars PRESENTATION OF AWARDS EVENING - SENIOR SCHOOL I Vaulting II Stick Activities III Relays r Gymnastic Squad Vaulting and Agilities IV Calisthenxics V Mat Group Work VI 81 Vll Circuit Training Demonstration r Gymnastic Squad Vaulting, Agilities and Parallel Bars PRESENTATION OF AWARDS JT F if 'IO 'v7 O I I S - XQBQ s, -Q cL5iL il ll- FOOTBALL 1 964 Good spirit, constant hard work and sound conditioning combined, pro duced a winning football team for Selwyn House this year. The season began with hard practices every day after school to build up the fitness of the team and to prepare them for the games. B.G FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 67 Our season opened with a game against Stanstead which was played at Westmount Park. A sizable crowd was on hand to watch Selwyn House give a good display of aggressive teamwork. The final outcome was 32-O in favour of Selwyn House. The team had some trouble with off-sides but when we got rolling, Tommy Bourne and Phil Thom cleared the way for three touchdowns by Devitt. The other halfback, Gentles, made a fine 25 yard run and our Wingback, Stuart Connolly executed a reverse for another thrilling T. D. Mulligan played hard- nosed football and gained valuable yardage, but unfortunately he was held scoreless. The first away-game at Ashbury lived up to expectations. Like the previous year, both teams were well matched and it might have been anyone's game. The struggle turned into ci defensive battle in which both Allan Case and Willie Wanklyn deserve mention. Gary Gentles scored 2 T.D.'s behind the blocking of May and McLeod. The game ended with the score 13-12 for Selwyn House - a real cliff-hanger. We took a bad beating by Bishops'. Our team could never get a successful drive started and our defense was continually cut down by the opposition's excellent blocking. The defeat awakened a lagging spirit and created the desire to train hard and prove to ourselves that we might be down, but not counted out. Thus the team that Ashbury met the following Saturday would not easily be thwarted and would settle for nothing less than a decisive victory. From the first play, the Selwyn House team dominated the game and gave a fine showing of themselves by winning 36-0. Devitt, Gentles, McHugh, Thom and Case were responsible for the touchdowns. Thom and Case made some fine catches from our quarter- back, Doug Cousins, who threw the ball with perfection throughout the entire game. Although Mulligan did not get a touchdown, he played a hard-driving game. The schedule ended at Stanstead. The team we faced then had certainly improved since the first game we played against them. They caught us napping in the first half and capitalized on our errors. The Coach, Mr. Anderson, said a few words at half time and the team responded - but would it be too late? To find out you would have had to stay until the end of the game. Both sides took chances and played tough football. We won 25-19. Gary Gentles ran for two touchdowns and completed two converts. Devitt made a fine 60 yard iaunt to pay dirt and also, our fullback, Mulligan, got a touchdown which was his first of the year and well deserved. Congratulations to Devitt for his leadership throughout the season as Cap- tain of the teamp also to Doug Cousins, the Quarterback, for being elected the most valuable player, and Allan Case the most valuable lineman. 68 SE LWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZ SENIOR FOOTBALL Sept. 26th Stanstead Victory 32-0 Oct. 3rd At Ashbury Victory 13-12 Oct. 17th Bishops' Defeat 32-O Oct 24th Ashbury Victory 36-O Oct. 31st At Stanstead Victory 25-19 BANTAM FOOTBALL The Bantam Football Team went into the 1964 season with great enthusiasm. The turnout for the team was rather disappointing. However, as the season progressed, our coach Mr. Sherwood added skill and teamwork to our spirit. As last year, the teams were picked from our intramural league which comprised 60 boys. The boys who showed the most desire, skill and potential were chosen for the school team. These boys were, Boggs 1, Martin, Oliver 1, Dorland, Wylie, Joseph, McKenzie 1, Coristine, Ayre 1, Culver 1, May 11, Byrne 1, Morton 1, Drummond, Amundsen, Miller, Roden, Markey, Tratt. Our first exhibition game, played against Beaconsfield High School was lost 30-0, This was to be expected against such superior opposition, however, in the second half we held them to little gain and produced a fairly substantial oFfence. In our second game we lost to B.C.S. 18-O. As in the first game, our second thirty minutes was a great improvement over the first. We managed to march from our twenty-five yard line to their twenty-eight yard line, but were t1nally halted in the dying minutes after a toiled desperation pass to McKenzie. Our game against Lindsay Place was rather disappointing as we lost 24-O. The cause of our loss was inadequate tackling and blocking. The last game, played against Rosemere High School was again lost, 18-6. However, this was our best game, due mainly to the good blocking of the offensive line led by Allan Byrne. In the backfield special Commendation should go to Coristine, Culver, May and McKenzie who learnt the unfamiliar position of halfback in the second half. Our only score occurred in the last thirty minutes when Culver sprinted a spectacular ninety yards for o touchdown. This was a great lift to the team. It is sometimes mentioned that the obiect of a high school football team is to combine teamwork, spirit and congeniality, therefore making a happy squad. I believe that in the 1964 season we have produced a happy squad that is certainly a credit to Selwyn House. Ken May, Captain D 4. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 69 JYU3 ,T+ 'Bru- L K ,377 ld FIRST FOOTBALL TEAM u L A TwHpg:.T H .g 0 gg- wx , .A gil- NQ' LE, Tfgghl 10: :A ' xg.. If T 1. ha is ,J , I ,r T' 'F , Q., VN - -T ' Q . -. -' v-:iv ,- IC -Eh f - BANTAM FOOTBALL TEAM ig 70 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE I iLL...u- ii 2:5175 r 4912: . - -. .az I UNDER I3 soccfn SOCCER Though the Inter-School Soccer Cup returned to Bishops College School mis year, the season as a whole could be termed successful with four wins, one tie and one loss. Practices were held twice a week with a good turnout of boys, including a few too old to play on the team but anxious to help in the training. As last year, Mr. Lewis gave the boys much needed skills instruction while Mr. Rutley arranged the practices. Ashbury at S.H.S. Won 4-0 While Selwyn showed superiority from early in the game with Keefer scoring off a rebound, it was not until the second half that victory seemed assured. Grossman headed in the second goal oFf a rebound from Keefer early in the half. Ashbury rallied with stiff resistance and it was well into the period before Kirkegaard was able to score followed by Grossman's second tally on a pass from Keefer. S.H.S. at Sedbergh Won 3-O The long-standing rivalry was as keen as ever with both teams battling hard through a scoreless first half, both goal tenders being very active. After Mcllvaine's injury, moving Winfield forward proved highly successful as he scored the first goal for Selwyn with a soaring long shot on a trapped ball from Corbett. Selwyn continued to press with Keefer getting the second goal after the ball had rebounded from the goal post and cross bar. lnspite of outstanding goal tending by Sedbergh's MacLean, Keefer scored again on a pass from Winfield in the last seconds of the game. B.C.S. at S.H.S. Tied 1-l FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 71 A very wet and muddy soccer Held seemed to take some of the steam out of Selwyn though they were able to take the lead with a goal by Keefer on a pass from Chuckly. Bishops soon took control of the game, however, and pressed SeIwyn's rather weak defences until Mclernon, a Selwyn team member the year previous, scored a goal that was called back. ln spite of this setback, Bishops continued to press and scored rather easily on a shot from thirty yards out iust two minutes before the final whistle. S.H.S. at Ashbury Won 2-O A much tougher team was Selwyn's host in this second encounter. While both teams were able to mount attacks, long kicks by each team's half backs were able to reverse the centre of play abruptly. A steady drive by Selwyn at the beginning of the second half was climaxed with a goal by Keefer on passes from Mcllvaine and Winfield. Though Selwyn continued ta press, it was able to score only once more with a kick from far out by Grossman in the last thirty seconds of the game. Sedbergh at S.H.S. Won 3-0 With good luck, Selwyn was able to gain control of the game with a goal by Keefer from a fine free kick by Grossman. With some good forward line passing, Keefer was able to score early in the second half on passes from Isaacs and Mcllvaine. Once again Selwyn pressed the attack and, with well placed forwarding by the left half back, Norsworthy, Mcllvaine scored on a pass from Keefer. Sedbergh, though not as dangerous as in the first game, rushed the Selwyn goal several times and would have scored but for some fine stops by MacDougall. S.H.S. at B.C.S. Lost 4-1 A very aggressive team, well at home in their own surroundings, quickly forced Selwyn back and soon scored its first goal, headed in off an accurate corner kick. Bishops continued their drive and scored a second goal that bounced in after striking the underside of the cross bar. Selwyn seemed to adjust to the smaller field and were able to organize the forward line and score with a goal by Keefer on a pass from Mcllvaine. However, Bishops continued their attack in the second half and scored twice more in spite of Selwyn's efforts. PLAYERS' PEN SKETCHES MacDougall, J. Goal: A good season, played well, particularly under pres- sure with a willingness to dive after the ball. Roy, Full Back: Though apt to be erratic, a fine kicker with a surprising amount of speed for his weight. Campbell, Full Back: A fine dependable player able to break up attacks and supply the halves and forwards by his long kicks. Norsworthy, Left Half Back: A very hard-playing member of the team on both attack and defence, will be an asset next year. Grossman, Centre Half Back: Seemed to play better in this position after moving back from the forward line, has a fine long kick and sustained aggressiveness. Tobias, Right Half Back: A dynamic team player capable of meeting the opposition in spite of his lightness, gained much experience this year. Chuckly, Right Wing: A good runner with a strong centering kick, plays very hard at his position. 72 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Mcllvaine, Inside Right: Played a fine season: has good speed and an accurate kick though sometimes too conscious of his back-checking responsibilities. Isaacs, Centre Forward: lnspite of his lightness, was able to penetrate the opposition with speed and fine foot work: will do well next year with confidence gained this season. Keefer, Inside Left, Captain: An excellent season: took advantage of all scoring opportunities and played with skill and determination throughout each game. Kirkegaard, Left Wing: Had some very good games, with further experience and a little more weight will be most useful next season: a very fast runner. Corbett, Half Back: Has a fine accurate kick, especially good for corners: might have been a little more aggressive and confident considering his good all-round ability. Winfield, Forward: A versatile and capable player able to adapt to most positions with ease: has a good kick and speed as well as weight for defensive work if necessary. Benbow, Forward: A good reserve player with kicking ability and speed. Hastings, Goal: Though apt to come too for out of the goal, this aggressive- ness indicated an earnest, though sometimes erratic, effort. Grosvenor, Back: Though not too fast, has a good kick and will be useful next season. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 73 ..t,- 2- 2 ---4 .1 73 as .xl . if-,, 1 i,Ni.ix..i b c: , Xl V L Q-1.17 2 -NV . 5 'fs J , v -Q - 'I - ffl js - ' I , We T I HOCKEY 1964- 1 965 This has been one of the best years of hockey as Selwyn House. The addition of five extra hours of ice time has enabled us to give more hockey to all the boys in the upper school, and has allowed extra practice for the Senior and Under 13 teams. Mr, Sherwood coached the Senior team, Mr. Anderson the Under T5 team and Mr. Tees coached the Under 13. Beside these, Mr. Rutley, Mr. Lewis and Mr. Verrier have been helping regularly with those who have not been with the team squads. A spirited house competition was run at all levels from Form B to Form VII in which Speirs House emerged triumphant. The house games that were played in the lower grades of the school counted as much as those in the senior grades, and so the smaller boys played a very important role in the placing of the houses. The hockey season is a long one in the upper school, starting in November and ending just before the Easter Exams. For boys in the lower school it is shorter, starting at the beginning ofthe Easter Term, and lasting until the natural ice is ruined by the February sun. In inter-school competition we have had a better than average year. This has been partly due to the extra ice time that we have had, and partly due to the knowledge that Mr. Sherwood brought back from a coach's clinic at R.M.C., but particularly due to the enthusiasm and hard work of the boys themselves. UNDER 1 3 HOCKEY Jan. 20 At Westmount All Stars 4-4 tied Jan. 23 At B.C.S. 3-2 won Jan. 25 L.C.C. 3-2 won Jan. 30 At Ashbury 9-l won Feb. 'l Ashbury T1-2 won Feb. 4 At St. George's 5-2 lost Feb. 10 At l..C.C. 4-3 lost Feb. T7 At Westmount All Stars 4-2 won Feb. 22 St. George's 3-2 won Mar. T B.C.S. 3-3 tied Mar. 5 At L.C.C. 3-2 won Mar. 10 At Westmount All Stars 5-3 lost 74 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE The Under T3 team played twelve games, won seven, lost three and tied two. lt was the best average that we have had for many years. Three members ofthe team were regulars last year. With these as a core, we were able to build up two strong forward lines, and although our defense was not as strong as we would have liked it, it improved greatly as the year progressed. The biggest position to fill on any team is Goalkeeper. Brian Roy took that position and played with great distinction. The most exciting feature of the season was the cup play between L.C.C., B.C.S. and ourselves. For the first time in some years this was a well balanced competition, and although we did not win the trophy in the regular season's play we did beat the winners, L.C.C. in two games out of three, although the last game did not count in the competition. The last game against L.C.C. was probably the most exciting game of the year. To begin with, we were missing one of our regulars. At half time we were behind two to nothing, but as the last period started we scored two goals and tied it up, with about twelve minutes left. The last game against L.C.C. was probably the most exciting game of the year. To begin with, we were missing one of our regulars, and in the first five minutes we lost a second player with an injury. At half time we were behind two to nothing, but as the last period started we scored two goals and tied it up. With about twelve minutes left, Duncan Campbell, our best defenceman sustained a rather bad cut on his elbow, and had to leave the game. With only three players left on the bench, we managed to score another goal, and then hold the lead until the final whistle blew. The Under T3 team of T965 was a very spirited team. On several occasions they came from behind to either tie or win. They played and practiced hard all season, and were a credit to the school. The following boys played for the team regularly: Bob Corbett, Captain, Ralph Keefer, Alternate Captain, Brian Roy, Duncan Campbell, Howard Winfield, Phelps Mcllvaine, Andy Culver, Craig Shannon, John Grossman, Michael Gold- bloom, Michael Isaacs, Peter Scott, and Willie Mcllvaine. Tony Tyler, Philip Grosvenor and Jay Ronalds also played at least one game each. SENIOR HOCKEY January 15th St. George's Won January 23rd at Sedbergh Won January 30th at Ashbury Lost February lst St. George's Won February 3rd Stanstead Lost February 6th B.C.S. Won February 22nd St. George's Won February 27th at Stanstead Lost March 8th Sedbergh Lost March l7th Fathers Lost R THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-19 l Ng FATHERS' HOCKEY TEAM wwu-u-1 .V 'Q nr 'Q 1-Fhn Q SENIOR HOCKEY TEAM 65 75 76 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE PLAYERS Games Played Goals Assists Points Penalties Thom 9 7 5 I2 I2 lmin-I Connolly I0 3 6 9 I0 Morgan IO 7 5 I2 0 Case IO I I 7 I8 4 Coristine I0 2 4 6 4 Buchanan I0 I 6 7 6 Allison 7 2 I 3 0 McHugh 9 2 I 3 0 Johnston 8 O I I 2 Cousins 3 O I I O May I O I I O Gill 9 2 3 5 2 Culver 9 O 4 4 0 Devitt I0 I 4 5 8 Mulligan 4 O 2 2 2 McLeod 3 0 I I 0 Barker 8 0 I I 0 This year saw great improvement in the calibre of our senior team. After winning no games at all in I963464, the team rebounded to post a record of five wins and five losses. The same poor attitude which was characteristic ot last year's team prevailed at the beginning of this season, but as practice wore on, the boys became increasingly enthusiastic. In general, the boys showed tremendous spirit and determination on the ice throughout the year. While the game against Bishop's was the team's best performance, the match at Sedbergh deserves special mention. Midway through the second period we were down four to nothing, but led by Morgan's four goals, Selwyn House stormed back to win. The only really poor egort put forth was our first game with Stanstead. The Fathers ' team this year was re-enforced by several old boys of a tew years back who were of superior quality and scored four of the tather's six goals. Even so, they were outplayed and outshot by the school, but once again, the inability to score when we had the chances, proved our undoing. It is becoming evident that a tathers' game is a thing of the past what with the school going up to grade eleven. Selwyn's improved showing could be attributed to many things. An extra day of practice per week was valuable and the boys were in better shape due to weight training and skating exercises. We had only one main injury all year. Great credit must go to Mr. Mike Sherwood, the coach, who worked patiently with the boys all season and taught them a great deal. Philip Thom was the most valuable player and an able captain, Bruce Gill was the assistant captain, Allan Case was the leading scorer, Stuart Cryer and Martin Tratt were our goal tenders and Willie Wanklyn was our efificient manager. If next year's team puts forth the same effort as this year's, it should once again be a credit to the school. B. Gill - Asst. Capt. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964'19 65 77 UN DER I3 HOCKEY H.. 4 ' I f if 2 H1 E, I .V 'L X E- QW,-W1 'A W SF A -4, ' ' H by w M 1 'K 11 ' ' ., A -! C ' EX Q' ' E W fm- E.. ' ' ' fuk, ,,, 1 M., ,J BUTE. f, , :H .WMU 5, ,, J., '-I 19' A 4 A M- I ' . Gm C 1 . K E A Y - xf iiixa ' wr- 'JFK ggsifu. ' xii 95 f W ' ' ,Q 'ip ' Y rf' , Y , .,.,,, T Pl -'-vw-. ff 1-.f , f' - 5 N- QM + FE: Q .Y , V Y. w RE ' - ' vw. - Y , we M1 ,. A. - - M - , TzX'2:2H1.Q 5 -3 , wh y '9 E'?ffi'.?'3 ., iff? T . . -.,v,f1.- W., 5,-.,,, - M ,Q us F, - . 4,f.M.,V.L..' -,gr - -A ff-ms M..- ., - '::K E- C, ,Y '. f- w5,.f....C ., E E A . .. EA 21:-., BANTAM HOCKEY 78 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE COACH'S NOTE - I would like to thank Phil Thom and Bruce Gill for their invaluable assistance during the season. They helped make my job easier, as did our cheerful and efficient manager, Willie Wanklyn. Thom, as captain, was not only a superb hockey player, but a source of inspiration to the whole team. He set an example that future captains of Selwyn House teams would do well to follow. BANTAM HOCKEY The 1964-65 Bantam Hockey Team was not as successful as anticipated, however, we enioyed the experience and learned a great deal from each game. We played 8 games throughout the season and only won 2, both against Stanstead. The team members were: Weil, Capping, Wilson, Barker, Miller, Viger, Byrne, Magee, Oliver, Culver, May, Jennings, Drummond, Tratt and Markey. Our Coach - Bob Anderson. The first line - Wilson, Copping and Weil are all hard, fast skaters and played well together. The second line - Barker, Miller and Viger were bigger and checked harder, however, their skating showed room for improvement. Special mention should go to Barker, our leading scorer. The Third line - Byrne, Oliver and Magee were not used as frequently and although they didn't score many goals, few were scored against them. The defencemen consisted of Culver, May, Jennings and Drummond. Culver was outstanding throughout the year and an aggressive player all around. The others played good consistent hockey and improved their puck handling and shooting with every game. Martin Tratt, our first Goalie, was in the nets for most of the games and made some important saves. He was a consistent player and valuable asset to the team. Markey, our second goalie, also played well whenever called upon. Lack of skating strength, and shooting ability were the team's weaknesses. This can only be improved by skating as frequently as possible and practising diligently. GAMES PLAYED Stanstead Stanstead at S.H.S. O-2 S.H.S. at Stanstead 4-0 Darcy Magee Darcy Magee at S.H.S. 4-1 S.H.S. at Darcy Magee 2-4 Loyola Loyola at S.H.S. 7-1 S.H.S. at Loyola 1-10 L.C.C. L.C.C. at S.H.S. 6-1 S.H.S. at L.C.C. 1-5 FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 79 . . I Rss, ' it 5 l ffffqs to--R 7' 1 'i.f-ivan. . 1 3v'1i'i'e Q wx. 1 5 Selwyn House School Ski Meet Due to the hard work and organising ability of Mr. Rutley, Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Tees and, especially, Mr. lversen the Ski Meet was again a success. The weather was perfect for sun-worshippers but a little slow for racing. The giant slalom course had already been set up before the buses' arrival. Mr. lversen had gone out early to ensure a quick and well planned start but, unfortunately, the walkie-talkies did not work. The delay lasted only a short time and, using flags instead, the races finally began. Michael Culver led Speirs House to victory as he swept both senior races with times of 39.8 secs. and 36.7 secs. in the giant slalom and slalom respectively. Stuart Connolly was second in each race and therefore achieved second place in the overall, skiing the courses in 40.8 and 37.5 secs. Derek Morton edged out Jim Coristine by 1.6 secs. to take third place in the final standings. Repeating his brother's performance, Andrew Culver led Speirs House to victory in the Intermediate Class. The skiers of this age group were not as consistent as those in the Seniors. Andrew raced to victory in 38.8 secs. in the giant slalom and came third in the slalom in 41.5 secs. Jim Jennings was sixth with a time of 45.4 in the giant slalom but was second in the slalom with 41.2. Mason Tyler rounded out the top three with a fourth in 45.0 and another fourth in 41.9 secs. Although the giant slalom course did not appear to be difficult, two seniors did not place, having missed two gates, while Rodney Devitt was the only skier to be disqualified in the slalom and this nullified his previous third place effort. The results however cannot convey the efficiency and energy the masters displayed at all times and, similarly, the figures are not representative of the gorgeous day and terrific skiing which everyone enioyed. Although the racers may be even better in years to come, it will be a long time before this meet can be equalled in any other respect. S. A. C. Tl-IE SKI TEAIVI The team started training at Murray Park in early January under Mr. Sher- wood's supervision. We set up a good course with steep hills to climb, flat stretches and a few downhill slopes, this cross-country covered the same type of terrain as that at Chalet Cochand. We trained with seven boys: - Barry Graham, Mason Tyler, Pierre Viger, Neil Cryer, Derek Morton and Michael Culver. Every Tuesday and Thursday after school, we raced three or four times round the circuit. On the week-end of February 20th-21st the team stayed at the Morton's house at Ste Marguerite and raced round the course at Cochands twice a day. This course is about three miles long and the average time is 22 minutes if the conditions are good. 80 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE SKI TEAM Four schools took part in the Hector Sutherland Trophy races: - Lower Canada College, Bishop's College School, Sedbergh School and ourselves. This competition took place on the 6th and 7th of March, and each team had to be made up of six boys, of which the top four in each event counted. The team members narrowed down to Barry Graham, Mason Tyler, Neil Cryer, Derek Morton and Michael and Andy Culver. The competition comprised three events:- Cross-Country, a two run slalom and a giant slalom. In the cross-country, which required good conditioning, we placed third in the combined, individually we had a third, an eleventh, a fifteenth and an eighteenth. In the tight slalom we placed second in the combined, four points behind L.C.C. and individually we had a first, a third, an eighth and a twelth. ln the giant slalom, which was our best event, we placed first in the team standings with L.C.C. five points behind. Individually in this event, we placed second, fourth, seventh, eighth, tenth and seventeenth but the four best runs counted. In the total standings for the meet Lower Canada College scored 1098.3 points, Selwyn House l056.6, Sedbergh 975.6 and B.C.S. 972.6. These standings show how much we have improved since last year when we placed last. We also showed a big improvement in the cross-country. The whole team feel that this improvement is in no small measure to the help and encouragement of Mr. lversen and Mr. Sherwood to whom they would like to express their thanks. FOOTNOTE: A great measure of credit for the second place standing of Selwyn House School must be given to the author of the above - Michael Culver. By placing third in the cross-country, second in the giant slalom and by winning the slalom, Michael won the combined individual standing, a fine performance that merits our congratulations. J. E. I. R THE SCHOOL YEAR1964-1965 Giant Slalom Results Sutherland Trophy 1965 1. Harrison L.C.C. 52.7 100 2. Culver lil S.H.S. 54.2 97.3 3. Charlton B.C.S. 54.9 95.9 4. Morton S.H.S. 55.5 94.9 5. Gautier L.C.C. 56.5 93.2 6. McLeod L.C.C. 65.6 93.1 7. Culver U11 S.H.S. 58.4 90.2 8. Graham S.H.S. 58.5 89.7 9. Clagett SED. 60.0 87.8 10. Tyler S.H.S. 60.1 87.6 11. Dyer B.C.S. 60.6 86.9 12. Massey SED. 61.6 85.4 13. Shapiro L.C.C. 65.1 80.8 14. Titus SED. 65.6 80.3 15. Messel B.C.S. 66.7 78.9 16. Leupold L.C.C. 68.8 76.5 17. Cryer S.H.S. 70.3 74.9 18. Shaddick SED. 72.7 72.5 19. Morrow SED. 73.5 71.8 20. Hoppe B.C.S. 74.2 71.1 21. Fitzpatrick SED. 74.5 70.8 22. Collin B.C.S. 74.5 70.8 23. Doyle L.C.C. 79.2 66.5 24. Herring B.C.S. Dsq. TEAM STANDINGS: G-S Total 1. S.H.S. 372.1 1 L.C.C. 1098.3 2. L.C.C. 367.1 2 S.H.S. 1056.6 3. B.C.S. 332.8 3 SED. 975.6 4. SED. 326.0 4 B.C.S. 972.6 Giant Slalom Results Sutherland Trophy 1965 1. Culver S.H.S. 39.1 39.2 100 2. McLeod L.C.C. 39.8 40.7 97.4 3. Morton S.H.S. 42.4 41.5 93.5 4. Leupold L.C.C. 43.8 42.0 91.4 5. Charlton B.C.S. 44.6 41.7 90.7 6. Shapiro L.C.C. 43.2 43.8 90.0 7. Dyer B.C.S. 45.6 43.2 88.1 8. Graham S.H.S. 42.8 46.5 87.6 9. Fitzpatrick SED. 43.7 54.0 80.1 10. Gautier L.C.C. 58.0 40.8 79.2 11. Glagett SED. 53.5 45.8 78.8 12. Cryer S.H.S. 64.3 41.8 73.6 13. Harrison L.C.C. 51.6 56.7 72.2 14. Titus SED. 53.1 55.3 72.3 15. Collin B.C.S. 57.2 52.3 71.4 16. Morrow SED. 55.9 59.4 68.0 17. Herring B.C.S. 61.5 55.5 66.9 18. Culver C111 S.H.S. 50.6 70.4 64.7 19. Messel B.C.S. 54.8 67.9 63.8 20. Doyle L.C.C. 53.1 72.9 62.1 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE 21. Massey SED. 41.9 93.6 57.8 22. Shaddick SED. 99.4 64.0 47.8 23. Hoppe B.C.S. 97.9 68.6 46.9 Tyler S.H.S. 42.5 Dsq. TEAM STANDINGS: 1. L.C.C. 358.0 2. S.H.S. 354.7 3. B.C.S. 317.1 4. SED. 299.2 Giant Slalom Results Sutherland Trophy 1965 1. Shapiro L.C.C. 21:26 100 2. Doyle L.C.C. 22:44 94.4 3. Culver S.H.S. 23:17 92.0 4. Gautier L.C.C. 23:40 90.6 5. Titus SED. 24:05 89.3 6. Massey SED. 24:10 88.9 6. Shaddick SED. 24:10 88.9 8. Harrison L.C.C. 24:18 88.2 9. Collin B.C.S. 24:38 87.1 10. McLeod L.C.C. 25:07 85.5 11. Graham S.H.S. 25:35 84.0 12. Dyer B.C.S. 25:44 83.4 13. Morrow SED. 25:47 83.3 14. Leupold L.C.C. 26:38 80.5 15. Tyler S.H.S. 27:06 79.2 16. Charlton B.C.S. 28:13 76.5 17. Herring B.C.S. 28:19 75.7 18. Cryer S.H.S. 28:43 74.6 19. Morton S.H.S. 29:02 73.8 20. Fitzpatrick SED. 29:30 72.7 21. Clagett SED. 30:44 69.8 22. Messel B.C.S. 31:57 67.2 23. Hoppe B.C.S. 33:32 64.0 TEAM STANDINGS: 1. L.C.C. 373.2 2. SED. 350.4 3. S.H.S. 329.8 4. B.C.S. 322.7 FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 83 HOUSE Cl-lAlVll3l0NSl'lll3 1963-1964 Lucas Macaulay Wanstall Speirs Work 174.91 264.98 257.27 300.00 General 158.53 143.03 172.00 181.98 Football 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 Swimming 6.15 26.15 26.15 40.00 Athletics 58.33 70.00 42.29 33.54 Volleyball 50.00 38.46 46.15 26.93 Softball 33.33 33.33 33.33 50.00 Juniors 47.98 46.46 48.19 50.00 636.00 739.14 727.28 866.05 MAX. 1000 1. SPEIRS 866.05 2. MACAULAY 739.14 3. WANSTALL 727.28 4. LUCAS 636.00 1964- 1965 Positions at Easter:- Lucas Macaulay Wanstall Speirs Work 198.14 248.29 195.49 300.00 General 125.04 155.81 151.22 184.04 Football 100.00 51.16 48.84 79.07 Hockey 63.64 63.64 63.64 100.00 Skiing 23.03 31.92 22.33 40.00 Swimming 22.86 40.00 36.19 22.86 Juniors 45.43 43.99 49.42 50.00 578.14 634.81 567.13 775.97 MAX. 1000 1. SPEIRS 934.90 2. MACAULAY 764.83 3. LUCAS 696.55 4. WANSTALL 683.29 Old Boys' Notes The Editors regret the extreme lack of news with regard to our old boys and urge that they make every effort in future years, to keep in touch, either direct or through the Old Boys' Association. We feel that this should be a very interesting and important section of our school magazine. JIMMIE BRUNTON '47-'62 was chosen as a member of a Canadian Cadet marksmen team Q12 out of 200 were selectedb who will compete in the international rif1e shooting competition at Bisley, England in July. News of PAUL VALOIS '56-'60 and RICHARD DOUSE '55-'60 is given in the letter which follows. Reports from last year's graduating class are as follows:- ROBERT DIEZ is in Neuchatel, Switzerland completing his Senior Matriculation. Next year he plans to enter McGill in the second year of a Seven year combined B.Sc. and MDCM. course. 84 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE MURRAY LEITER is in his first year of studies for an Arts degree at McGill. During the fall term he was co-producer of the McGill Players Club and after Christmas he became publicity director for the newly formed McGill-TV. JOHN PIKE is at McGill studying for an Arts degree. He is an active member of the Liberal Club, and sat as a member in the Model Parliament. STEPHEN PRICE is at Mount Allison University in the first year of a pre-med course. He is a member of both the inter-collegiate soccer, and the swimming teams, in addition to serving as Treasurer of the Freshman class. JON SCOTT is at McGill studying for an Arts degree. During the year he served on the committee responsible for the International High School Debating Tournament and was chairman of the Arts and Science Debating Tourna- ment. CHRISTOPHER HOFFMANN, having spent a year studying and skiing in Germany, plans to enter McGill this fall to study for a Science degree. ANDREW VODSTRCIL entered the Faculty of Commerce at McGill and is com- pleting his first year there. THOMAS VOWINCKEL is also at McGill, tackling the problems posed by first year science courses. GORDON NORSWORTHY is studying at Neuchatel, Switzerland and expects to be home this summer. We note with deep regret the deaths of DAVID MURFIN '54-'57, who died suddenly in Quebec City and of GRANT GAIENNIE '60-'61, who was killed in an accident in New Jersey. 14, High Oaks Road, Welwyn Garden City, Herts. 22nd January, 1965. Dear Mr. Speirs, I was delighted to receive your letter and the School magazine, which brought back memories. It was pleasing to see how the School is widening its scope to include more classes, subjects and interests. It seems that the School has improved very considerably during the last few years, not a little, I am sure, because of the change of building. Concerning my own activities, you may have heard that I have won a Post mastership in Modern Languages lRussian, Frenchl at Merton College, Oxford. This involved four long days of exams and later two days of interviews up at Oxford, which was quite an experience. I shall be going up in October. Else- where, I have been fairly active in Hertfordshire chess, winning the local Championship, and playing for the county. I still keep in touch with Raymond Douse, he has just been given a place at New College, Oxford, and I look forward to seeing him there. Further, I hope to renew contact with the Cairds when at Oxford, I may have mentioned that we met them accidentally there two years ago. At any rate, I hope to have more news next Christmas. Yours Sincerely, PAUL S. VALOIS. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965 85 OLD BOYS' DINNER A representative group of Old Boys attended the annual dinner of the Association, held at the school on Wednesday, April 21st., 1965. This year's graduating class were guests of the association and were welcomed by the retiring president, Mr. John Mappin. The headmaster expressed the appreciation of the school for the generosity of the Association in continuing to donate two bursaries to worthwhile students and outlined the inception of a school scholarship policy, which will be imple- mented this year by the granting of both external and internal scholarships at the entrance to Grade VII lForm llll. Guest of Honour was Mr. Walter O'Hearn, associate editor of the Montreal Star, who spoke on the repatriation of the Canadian constitution and its implica- tions for provincial and federal governments. Comparing and contrasting the Canadian set-up with that of the United States, Mr. O'Hearn said The way both the founding fathers of the American union and the planners of the B.N.A. Act went astray was in their failure to foresee the effect of judicial interpretation of the document they drew up for posterity. Judge-made law as exemplified by the decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States and for most of the Canada experience by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, has altered the direction of both constitutions. In dealing with Canadian questions over the years the members of that Com- mittee, or so it seems to me, too often thought of themselves as imperial states- men dealing with colonies rather than as judges bound by law. The prevailing imperial philosophy of those years was to try to deal impartially with contending groups of colonials which inevitably led in practice to playing one group against the other. It worked very well over the short range while the colonies were colonies but it didn't work at all when they grew up to be nations. It left not only scars but permanent divisions. It is because of this theory and the practice of government that we have today a Northern Ireland and a Southern lrelandp an India and a Pakistan. And it is possibly some remnant of this spirit that made a West Indies Federation unworkable. The Canadian heritage from this practice is not total division of the country into two irreconcilable blocs. It is rather a situation in which men of goodwill can espouse totally irreconcilable points of view. And each can cite constitutional or judicial precedent. It is against this background that we have to see our demands to bring the Consti- tution home . Concluding a penetrating analysis of contemporary opinion on the consti- tutional subject, Mr. O'Hearn concluded. It is not my purpose tonight to espouse any particular view except to say that I believe the Constitution ought to be brought home, and that it ought to be done within the first century of Confederation. If I may sum up, and I hope not unfairly, the three points of view most often expressed are these: The proponents of the Favreau-Fulton formula who say Get the B.N.A. Act home - that is the first and vital step and then let us worry about the bits and pieces , second is the extreme Quebec view that says Do away with the B.N.A. Act and have a loose federation instead , the third is represented in the books I have just cited which is strongly federalist in tone but suggests that a new, cleanly written 20th century document would be better adopted for Cana- da's future. There are arguments to be made about each of these views, for and against. lt doesn't quite get down to the old saying You pays yer money and 86 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE yer takes yer choice but we shall have to make a choice soon and it's a choice which ought to be made thoughtfully, and perhaps with prayer . A lively discussion period followed Mr. O'Hearn's address. Mr. Jacques Tetrault, incoming president, expressed the thanks of the gathering to the speaker. Colonel Ross Campbell was in charge of the catering arrangements, and teaching staff representatives, besides the Headmaster, included Mr. Fred Tees, Mr. Michael Sherwood and Lieutenant-Commander Leonard Picard. Board of Governor representatives included the Chairman, Mr. H. H. Norsworthy, and with him Messrs. David Culver, Holbrook Davis, Malcolm McDougall and William Molson. 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