Celebration of the The John Bell Chapel Map Stained Glass Artists 18

Peter Haworth (1889-1986) studied at the Royal College 7 8 9 of Art, London and came to in 1923, where he was 10 appointed director of art at the Central Technical 11 School. During the Second World War, he was assigned to 6 record activities of the Canadian Armed Forces in B.C. His works are in Toronto, Ottawa and churches. 12 Yvonne Williams (1901-1997) was born in Trinidad to Canadian parents. Her family returned to Canada in 1918, 5 13 where she studied at the College of Art, followed by 17 apprenticeship at the Charles Connick Studio in Boston. She received the Allied Arts Medal from the Royal Architectural 4 14 Institute of Canada and was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. Her works are at Pringle & London Glaziers, and churches throughout Toronto. 3 15 The John Bell Chapel Rosemary Kilbourn (1931-) studied drawing and painting at Appleby College during the 1950’s at the Ontario College of Art, and is best known for her wood engravings. In 1977, she was elected to 1 the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and the Society of Wood 2 Engravers in England in 2001. Her stained-glass works are in Appleby College was founded in 1911 by Sir Edmund Walker, a many Toronto churches. 16 Canadian businessman and arts patron, and his son-in-law, John Guest, Appleby’s first Headmaster. Appleby began as a Kindergarten to Grade (1930-2011) was born in London, England. Gerald Tooke 12 boys’ school with one building on a 32-acre parcel of land. The He studied stained glass at Canterbury Cathedral, and school became co-educational in 1991, and now serves 750 students in emigrated to Canada in 1954. He was formerly the national Grades 7 to 12. director of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and the Contact the Archives chairman of the management committee of the John B. Aird In 1918, five Old Boys approached the Headmaster to build a school Gallery, Toronto. His works are at Queen’s Park and in churches Appleby College Archives Hours of Service chapel as a memorial to the eight Old Boys and one Master who had and synagogues in Toronto and Manitoba. 540 Lakeshore Road W., Monday to Friday died in the Great War. The architectural firm of Shepard and Calvin, Oakville, ON L6K 3P1 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Toronto designed the Gothic chapel using lake stone for its exterior Sue Obata studied creative art at Sheridan College, and has 905-845-4681 ext. 128 Closed July 15 to August 15 walls. Construction began in August 1920 and was completed in fall developed a lifelong interest in the design, fabrication and 1929. In 1967, the chapel was enlarged to accommodate a growing restoration of stained glass for public, private and sacred spaces. student body. The chapel re-opened in spring 1968 as the John Bell Obata’s works can be seen throughout Canada, and internationally Chapel, in appreciation of Rev. Canon John A.M. Bell, Appleby’s third from Trinidad to Germany. Public commissions include Ontario Headmaster. Forest Research Institute, the of Guelph, the Victoria Appleby College General Hospital in Halifax, and the Momiji Seniors Residence 540 Lakeshore Road West Oakville, Ontario L6K 3P1 Today, the chapel serves as an interfaith gathering place and is the in Toronto. Obata hoped that “the continuation of unique and centre for Appleby’s choral tradition. Each day, students attend a original stained glass in this chapel reminds students that stained service to reflect on moral and spiritual issues. The school chaplain glass can also be a form of contemporary art.” www.appleby.on.ca FASCINATING MINDS since 1911 leads regular worship services and provides pastoral care for Appleby students, employees and alumni. Self-Directed Chapel Tour 7 Gloria In Excelsis Deo Sculpture (2012) 13 The Canada Window (1974) (Please see reverse for map.) Designed by renowned wood sculptor, Neil Cox, this bass wood Designed by Yvonne Williams, this window was given by Jane reredos sculpture celebrates Appleby’s cultural diversity. A distinctive Howe in memory of Frances Diana Smith and Gordon Montrose feature is that “Gloria In Excelsis Deo” is also in binary code, a tribute Carr. Its theme is the revelation of God’s grace through nature, 1 Entry Vestibule windows (2000) to Appleby being a laptop school. This work is dedicated to former Old expressing man’s perpetual quest to understand himself and his The Alpha and Omega windows, executed by Sue Obata, were given Boy and faculty member David “Digger” Smith ’53. relationship to creation. in memory of David Marshall “Skin” and Mary Dewar and of Joseph 14 The Coronation Window (1984) and Helen DesRoches, by their families. The Alpha Window faces east, 8 The Walker Memorial Window (1928) memorializing the DesRoches, and the Omega Window, in memory of The window above the altar was given by Sir Edmund Walker, This window was commissioned by members of Appleby’s Boys the Dewars, faces west toward Powell’s House, where Mr. Dewar was Appleby’s co-founder, in memory of Lady Walker and in honour of the Choir who performed under choirmaster Leslie Bott in the events housemaster for 22 years. eight boys and one Master who died in the Great War. The window surrounding the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. The window was designed by Gerald Tooke. 2 The Nativity Window (1947) features three full sized figures in armour that represent character and courage: Spartan King Leonidas, a crusader, and Sir Francis Drake. The window was designed by Peter Haworth, and given by Mr. and 15 The Little Memorial Window (1997) Mrs. H.W. Weis in memory of their son Bill Weis ’37, who died in Inspired by the lyrics of “Morning Has Broken”, Sue Obata 9 The Altar (2012) the Second World War. The baptismal font was also a gift from Bill’s Designed by Sue Obata, the altar was commissioned by the designed this window in honour of the Little family, particularly grandmother, Mrs. Frank Rolph. Note the Honour Rolls that hang Helsdon family (Andrew ’12 and Matthew ’15) and is a conceptual Edyth and Arthur T. Little and their son Arthur John (Pete) in remembrance of the Old Boys that served in the First and Second representation of the world. The base consists of six different types of Little ’31, a former chairman of Appleby’s Board of Governors. World Wars. wood to represent the six continents, Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, 16 The Gallery Window (2003) North America and South America. The edge of the glass top is of 3 The ‘Iggalaaq’ Window (2004) The “Interfaith / World Religions” window, designed by Sue turquoise to represent the seventh continent, Antarctica. Translated as “where the light shines through,” this window was Obata, pays respect to the multi-faith backgrounds represented designed by world-renowned Inuit artist Kenojuak Ashevak and 10 The Pipe Organ (2003) on campus. The window reflects various journeys of faiths executed by Sue Obata. At the time of its creation, this was the through Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Built by Casavant Frères of St Hyacinthe, Quebec (Op. 3824), this is first stained glass window designed by an Inuit artist. The window, Shintoism, and Taoism. the third organ to serve the Appleby community. It consists of three commissioned by the Erikson family, depicts an Arctic char along with manuals and pedals with 24 stops and 1764 pipes. It was designed a snowy owl, ancient symbols for wisdom and Christ, both common 17 Chapel Courtyard to accompany and bolster the singing in chapel and to support the motifs in Kenojuak’s work. Originally located behind Colley House, the school bell is now School’s arts programs. The choir division is located in a chamber on situated on the south side of the chapel. The beautification of the north side of the chapel, which housed the first Appleby organ, 4 Old Boys’ Memorial Window (1934) the chapel courtyard was a joint gift from the Appleby College This window was a special gift from Appleby alumni to honour those Old installed in 1940 in memory of Percival Wickens, Appleby’s second Parents’ Association and The Mulholland family. Boys who died in the Great War. Created by Peter Haworth, the window’s Headmaster. The most striking feature is the Festival trumpets in the design is based on Lt. Col. John McCrae’s poem “In Flanders Fields”. Gallery. 18 The Chapel Bell (1968) For many years there was no bell in the chapel belfry. In 1968, 11 The J.S.H. Guest Memorial Window (1955) 5 The Wood Window (1981) the Baillie family placed a bell dedicated to Lady Baillie, who Given by the Wood family in memory of the Hon. Ray Lawson, this Designed and executed by Yvonne Williams, this window was given by established the Women’s (now Parents’) Association in 1928 to window centres around the Biblical verse, “Blessed are the pure in heart, Mrs. Guest and her children in honour of Appleby’s co-founder and provide financial support to the school, and who was an exemplar for they shall see God”, and depicts the Sermon on the Mount. The first Headmaster, John Guest. Its theme is taken from a text in Isaiah: for community service. window is the work of the firm R. M. McCausland Ltd., of Toronto. “Thine eyes shall see the King in his beauty”. 3 6 The Hilda Chattaway Window (1979) 12 The Lady Baillie Window (1945) Hilda Chattaway, who was Appleby’s head cook for 56 years, Designed by Peter Haworth, this window depicts six Biblical parables: 17 commissioned this window honouring her colleagues, Rose James and Lazarus and the Rich Man; the Prodigal Son; the Good Shepherd; Mona Niblett, to recognize their selfless service to Appleby for more than the Pharisee and the Publican; the Sower in the Field; and the Good 25 years. Designed by Rosemary Kilbourn, the window is based on Christ’s Samaritan. It was given by Lady Baillie in tribute to her three sons “I am” statements, pivoting around the central image of “I am the Light”. who served in the First and Second World Wars.