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

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I y . 4 ' X FouNDATioN DAY October 7th, IQO8, will be regarded for many years to come as the most memorable day in the history of the School, for on that day was laid the corner-stone of the new building at Mount Tolmie. In brilliant sunshine the ceremony was performed by the Hon. Richard McBride, Premier of British Columbia. In spite ofthe fact that no cars were available on that line, a large num- ber of the invited guests assembled on the grounds. The Cadet Corps, forty-live strong, marched out in clouds of dust, and, forming up in line, received the Premier on his arrival, who complimented the boys on their appearance and steadiness. A platform had been erected at the south-east corner of the building, and from this the NVarden, Rev. W. W. Bolton, opened the ceremony with the impressive service appointed by the Church of England, including a pray-er for the future wel- fare of the School. . ' Then as the stone was lowered to its bed, the Bursar placed in the cavity a copper canister containing a set of the current coins and stamps of Canada, and the Premier, tapping the stone with a, mallet, declared it to be well and truly laid. The inscription is as follows: ' This Foundation Stone was laid by The Hon. Richard McBride, I Premier of British Columbia, October 7th, 1908. . W and the names of the three founders beneath. Premier McBride then said that he felt that much honour had been conferred upon him by the request that he perform the ceremony of laying the corner-stone of an institution, which he was sure would be a credit to Victoria, to the Province, and to those by whom the institution had be-en founded. If the glori- ous weather, he continued, which we are now enjoying can be taken as an omen of the prosperity of the.School, then truly we must at once conclude that success has already been achieved. There has been during past years, under the direction of the Rev. Mr. Bolton, growing up in Victoria an institution of which the citizens of this city, and, indeed, of the Province at large, may well be proud. There are other institutions which have been doing a great work in the 'education of the young, but Mr. Bolton and his associates have also been doing their share in the upbuilding of the country's youth, and to them every credit must be given. He expressed the hope that the new School would at no distant date vi-e with the leading Schools of the country, and 3

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X SCHOOL NOTES The following boys joined us this term: T. Corsan, Form V. Qboarderj, from Fernie, B. C. I. E. Mathews, Forin V. Qday-boyj, from Bradfield College, England. ' I G. E. Anibery, Form IV. Qday-boyj, from Trinity College School, Port Hope. ' XV. Bealey, Form IV. Qboarderj, from Portland, Oregon. R. Hobson, Form IV. Qday-boyj, from Collegiate School. V. R. Sutherland, Form IV. Cday-boyj, from Mr. Tuck- well's School, VVinnipeg. ' E. Rand, Form IV. Qboarderj, New Westminster, B. C. A. Wyld, Form III. niboarderj, from Portland, Oregon. VV. Dale, Form III. Cboarderj, from Port Hammond, B. C. D. C. Shaw, Form III. Qboardferj, from Extension, B. C. Cuniine, Form III. fboarderj, from Victoria, B. C. R. L. Challoner, Form II. Qboarderj, from Victoria, B. C. I. C. Maher, Form I. Cday-boyj, from Victoria. J. Matson, Form I. Qday-boyj, from Victoria. M T. Matson, Form I. fday-boyj, from Victoria. F. Holland, Form I. Qday-boyj, from Victoria. J. S. Williams, Form I. Qday-boyj, from Victoria. The progress of the new buildings has been watched with much interest all this term. Thanks to the long-continued fine weather, the brick-work has not been delayed, and is now practically finished. In fact, by- the time that this magazine appears, it is highly probable that the roof will be in course of construction. ii The election of offic-ers for the various positions connected with the football teams resulted as follows: Captain, W. J. Bowser Cunanimousjg Secretary, M. Bell-Irving, Captain of the under 16 team, E. C. Gribbleg Committee, K. Corsan and S. McGuigan. , l The half-term examinations at the Upper School resulted as follows: Fifth Form-First, Bowser, second, Rich. Fourth Form-First, Spencer, second, Shildrick. At the Middle School, Tatlow was top of the Third Form, with D. Bell-Irving second, while the Lower School results were: Second Form- First, Vtfoodward ii, second, Palmer. First Form-First, Ionesg second, Holland. W'e were very sorry that Mr. Sparks injured his -knee at football, and, being forbidden to play again this season, has had to resign the position of Captain of the Victoria Rugby U Football team. 2

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