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

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the building and a little to the east is a well of pure water, which is pumped to a tank at the top of the house. Every one who has visited this ideal and picturesque site must agree that it must be a h-ealthy and invigorating spot. The main building is of red brick and concrete, three stories in height, and loo feet in frontage by 75 in depth at the wings. On the ground Hoor there are six class-rooms of ample dimensions, a small library, and a playroom 24 feet square. On the next floor are four large dormitories, holding from ten to fourteen boys each, with five bath-rooms, and studies and bed- rooms for the Principals. The top Hoor is arranged in a similar way, with accommodation for the matrons and staff. To crown all is a huge cistern of one thousand gallons capacity, in ,a glass-roofed cupola, with hydrants on each floor in case of EIire,'besid-es outside escapes. The house will be heated by steam, and provided with electric light throughout. Behind the School is a large frame building connected with it by two covered ways. This contains the dining-hall, which will accommodate one hundred and fifty boys, and the kitchen and pantries. At the other end are the lavatories and changing- room, with 'its lockers and shower-baths. A large gymnasium is contemplated, and will probably be built adjoining the cov- ered way leading to the changing-room. The building and grounds will certainly eclipse anything that has ever been attempted in this Province before, and ought to become the leading School of the West. G. E. AMBERY. FOOTBALL MATCHES University School vs. Collegiate School Our first match this season was a game with the Collegiate School on the jubilee Hospital' Grounds on Wednesday, Octo- ber 21st, It was Trafalgar Day, and a notice appeared on the board that morning, to the effect that Mr. Barnacle 'expected that every boy would do his duty. That evening someone added in large characters the inscription, WE DID IT! Both sides appeared in the colours of their respective Schools, and Mr. Newcombe, the referee, lost no time in start- ing the game. Each School sent a large contingent of sup- porters, who lined the touch-lines, and did their best to en- courage their champions with stentorian bellowings. The Collegiate had the kick-off, and from the start their well-packed scrum managed to secure the ball every time, and heel it out to their backs. But our backs knew something about tackling, 7 x

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At this point in the proceedings Mrs. McBride, who ac- companied the Premier, was the recipient, on behalf of th-e boys of the School, of a beautiful bouquet, tied with black and red ribbons, at the hands of Cadet Donald Thomson. Rev. Mr. Bolton, in expressing his thanks to those who attended the ceremony, referred to the time, twenty years ago, when he had endeavoured to interest the public of Victoria in just such an institution as the present, and paid the highest tribute to Mr. Matson for the unswerving kindness and business ability which had made his early dream an accomplished fact. This, h-e declared, is only a beginning, but in time we will make it an institution of which we may all be proud. We propose to turn out young men who shall be' first Christian men, then manly men, and, thirdlfy, capable men, who will be a credit to Canada. We want to have among our alumni in years to come, a Chief Justice of British Columbia, perhaps a Minister of Education, and, we hope, a Premier. After the ceremony, tea was served in a marquee on the grounds. THE NEW SCHOOL The new buildings of the University School are situated on the south-western slope of Mount Tolmie. The School is about three miles from the centre of the town, but is reached by a car-line, on which a car will b-e run past the gates twice a day, as a convenience for day-boys. From the School building you get a fine view over the whole city of Victoria, while from the summit of that rugged rock, Mount Tolmie, which stands isolated amidst broad farms, there is an unequalled prospect of the Straits of juan de Fuca, the snow-capped Mount Baker and the Olympic Mountains. These, especially at sunset, are a glorious panorama of ever-changing purple, pink, and gold, Pwhich, in contrast with the clear waters of the Strait, form a picture of exquisite beauty. The surrounding country is fairly -Hat, except for a f-ew hills near the water, Mount Tolmie and Cedar Hill, which is of the same rugged nature as Mount Tolmie, but much higher, being at least 6oo feet in height. The country is pleasantly diversified with groves of oak-trees, and is well suited for cross- country runs, skirmishing, and paper-chases. The grounds are fairly spacious, covering fifteen acres, and are only a mile and a quarter from Cadboro Bay, the best bathing b-each near Victoria. The grounds slope away from Mount Tolmie Avenue, along which is a fringe of noble oaks, and a portion is being already ploughcd and levelled sufficient for two football fields and several cricket pitches. In front of 6 .

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and Bolton at full-back was equal to every emergency, while Shildrick gained ground by well-directed kicks into touch. Towards the end of the first half the black and red began to wake up, and Bowser, receiving the ball from a throw-in, sprinted down the touch-line and secured our first try, which, however, he failed to convert. It is well known that nothing succeeds like successg accordingly seven minutes later the per- formance was repeated, Gribble, after a good run, touching the ball down behind their line. Again the kick at goal failed, and half-time was then declared, with the score at 6-o, in our favour. Un resuming, the University, now playing down-hill, seemed to relax a little from over-confidence, while the Col- legiate entered the game with great determination. After a. few minutes' play, Grant, their fast three-quarter, receiving a pass, rushed through the opposing backs and secured a try, amidst tremendous cheers from the wearers of the navy and Cambridge blue. They were roused to even Wilder enthusiasm live minutes later, when the same player, being tackled, passed to Proctor, who secured a try beneath the posts, from which a goal was kicked, leaving the Collegiate leading by 8-6. ' ' The University rooters,,' led by Captain Cullin, now re-- doubled their exertions, and every man on the team certainly did his duty and a little bit over. Yard by yard the ball crept nearer the Collegiate line, and with deafening howls is rushed to within a few feet of it, then McGuigan is over, but his feet are unluckily in touch, and it is no try. By this time the University forwards are getting the ball in the scrum gg out it comes to Rich, then straight to Bowser, but he is a marked man, and passes to Gribble, and he to Shil- drick, and the day is ours. This time Bowser makes assurance doubly sure by adding the major point, and a most exciting game ends in our favour by II points to 8. Our back line was quite good for the first match of the season, and Rich at half did very well indeed. The forwards were better on the loose than in the scrum, but worked hard, M. Bell-Irving and McC1uigan being most conspicuous. The University team was as follows: Full-back, A. G. Bolton: Three-quarters, W. J. Bowser CCapt.j, K. Corsan, E. C. Gribble and D. Shildrickg Halves, S. Rich and C. P. Otterg Forwards, Nl. Bell-Irving, R. Bell-Irving, T. Corsan, G. E. Am- bery, D. K. Irwin, S. McGuigan, R. F. Price and E. Rand. . ' University School vs. High School This match was played on our ground on October 28th. Besides our own supporters there was a fair sprinkling from the High School and the Collegiate School. It was quite re- 8 -