St Michaels University School - Black Red and Blue Yearbook (Victoria, British Columbia Canada)

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EHLQ We Fr.. , 9 is-er a-'-' .'4 f 2+- .rf -A f f. X x Y , 54 12,0-l gl Y. ' ? , I ' ' W II. 'Q' ai? 1' 'll at-If-1 fi. T df Elf gb -' A L we --MY.1..rs:t tgM. Rugby Football 19394940 'Wheii prospects for the 193940 season came to be considered it was quite obvious that an almost entirely new team would be called upon to represent the School. Only five members of last year's team were available when the term opened in September, and, through one reason or another, only three of these saw regular ser' vice throughout the season. Cf the 11 matches played by the lst XV only 4 successes could be counted as against 7 defeats so that from the point of view of matches won and lost the season was by no means a brilliant one. However, the side, though light and young, contained much promisf ing material and the experience gained was of the utmost value. Thorne, the School Captain, left at Christmas and this proved to be a very serious blow. His absence made all the difference not only in attack where his thrustful play was of such value, but also in defence where the others lacked the weight and speed to deal effectively with heavy and vigorous opposition. At the Annual Meeting J. C. Thorne was elected Captain and J. D. Mercer VicefCaptain. Colours for the season were awarded to: D. Mercer, H. A. H. North I. D. Patterson, C. D. Corry, M. Duke and E. Boak The official team for 193940 was: C. Thorne fCaptainj, D. Mercer fVicefCaptainj, J. D. Taylor, J. D. Patterson, H. A. H. North, A. M. Cupples, R. S. Vsfilliams, J. A. Gibbs, F. P. Wiiislowi, W. A. Albert, J. E. Boak, J. W, R. Tweedy, A. M. Cockeram, G. D. Corry, M. Duke.

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The state of the pin or the trigger, The opening or closing of breach, Are things of the slightest importance Except to the pupils you teach. NVith an air of the uttermost boredom, With nonchalance totally bland, Pull out the dread weapon and wave it Towards where the halffmilers stand. Take care that the muzzle is pointing Directly at somebody's ear: Six inches is quite the best distance: And don't give him time to get clear. It's forty to one on a misffireg But fun to see everyone quail. The subsequent death of a dozen or two Wonlt really be much to bewail. , In Lighter Vein The funny thing' about this year is that there has been nothing funny. The local Press informs us that one of our number can make pigstyes that would be a credit to a real farmer. fThe italics are oursj CLASSICS FROM THE CLASSES: ' History-In what class and by whom was an Ottoman said to be a man who drives an Auto ? Health-Is the Grade IX boy's appendix still in his throat. FrenchQWho translated une belle dame as a bellfdame : and is she the sister of a bellfhop. fAsk V. rn.n.j Geometry-Does one of our Prefects still swing over the swim' ing tank on a trapezium? Geography-Was it really Columbus who sailed out over the vast ocean on a strange ship with two of each kind of animal on board? Cverheard in Dorm. 5-Who will bet an orange that tofday is Wednesday. Which Master aroused the wrath of which Boy by numbering sub-headings with letters of the Greek Alphabet? . Which would you sooner do? - pull up flags or eat the Day' Boys' lunches? What would happen to the Preparatory School if one of the pupils was to be absent

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The Second XV were quite a good side. In all played. These games resulted as follows: four games we re Vs Shawnigan Lake School, 2nd XV ......., .....l. W on 168. Vs Brentwood College, 2nd XV .....,..., ....,.,,. D raw Oftl. Vs Brentwood College, Ind XV.. ..... ..l,.... W on 176. Vs. Among the promising boys playing Brentwood College, Znd XV ........... .. IvIacKay, Ivloilliet, Pike, Hudec i, Leslie, Ivlurphy, Crcrryi and Blyth are especially worthy of mention. Won 2343. for the Second XV Dalziel ii, The Third XV team were successful in their game against Brentwood College, winning 3949, while a mixed 'lnd and 3rd team played four games against Oak Bay High School winning one, draw' ing one, and losing two. Some very promising boys played in this group, Coghlin, Bailey, Carle i, and Hudec ii being particularly noticeable. The Hundredf.andfFive Pound Team played five matches. Cne game was won from Caklands and oneelost to the same school. Two matches were won from St. Michaels. The team thoroughly enjoyed a trip to the Fairbridge Farm School, where they won a very keen match and were very hospitably entertained. All games were played with spirit and enthusiasm and a considerable amount of young talent was revealed. Robertson proved an excellent captain and a really clever player. Griffin excelled among the forwards: Smith ii, Smithfiii and Dalziel iv were all very promising. First Fifteen Matcl1es SCHOOL vs. OAK BAY WANDERERS The School opened the season at home on October 28th. Their opponents being the Cak Bay Wanderers. The ground was very fast but little threefquarter work was seen, the Wanderers playing a kick and rush game throughout, and the School backs being too slow and easily smothered by bigger and faster men. During the first half the Wanderers scored three unconverted tries all as a result of first following up in the loose. The School never looked dangerous. After the change over the School did much better and but for a dropped pass or two in the centre would have scored. Thorne was by far the most dangerous School back but his opportunities were few.