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

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After a period of very even play well iudged kicking ahead by Gee, and fine work by the forwards led by Peden, who was splendid throughout, brought the play close to the Shawnigan line where Berry beautifully placed for a dropped goal failed to raise the ball and Shawnigan touched down. At half time the School led 6-10.9 Shawnigan had rather more of the play in the second half but the School were definitely on top. Mackie and Governton were espec' ially prominent for Shawnigan and once clever play by them put Covernton through the centre but Berry's desperate tackle again saved the School. Gee, at outside half for the School, played well at this stage. short kicking and var ing his la f nicel g twice he attem ted to dro a c Y .. p 5 Y P P goal and once missed narrowly. Toward the end Teagle was all but in for the School on the right wing and shortly after MacPherson dropped a pass with the line at his mercy. The final score came when Adams picked up a loose ball and on being stopped on the line the forwards pushed him over, and a try was awarded which Gee failed to improve. There was no further scoring and the School won a well merited victory. The forwards playing by far their best game to date, got on top early and never eased up. The backs, splendidly served by Adams played well in defence and showed that given the opportunities they were dangerous attackers. The side as a whole played with a zest and enthusiasm that had been noticeably lacking in their previous games. + sCHooL vs. J.B.A.A. The first match after the Christmas holidays saw the School at home to the J. B. A. A. The game was played in pouring rain and was controlled by the School who were without Gee and Sworder After Smith had only just failed after a long run, Teagle opened the scoring when he dodged through the centre to score near the posts. Peden added the extra points. The next try came when Peden in a splendid run beat several men and when almost over passed to Smith who scored. Peden failed to convert, There was no further score at half time although the School had threatened continually. Berry had been prominent, his handling and kicking being very good. The School increased their lead shortly after half time when IVIacPherson picked up a loose ball and just reached the line after'a short, determined run. Smith failed to add the extra points. The School forwards were playing quite well at this stage and from one good rush led by Galloway and Bonar, Neal scored the final try which Peden was unable to convert, and the School won 14-AO.

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SCHOOL vs. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE This match was played at Mt. Tolmie in a light drizzle, on an extremely heavy ground, and was purely of a forward nature both sets of backs being satisfied to kick when in possession. The first try was scored shortly.before half time when Smith, the School fullfback, gathered the ball in the Brentwood twentyfiive and ran strongly down the right wing to score. Gee failed to improve. After half time the School attacked strongly and increased their lead through Hne play by Peden, who shortfkicked ahead on the Brentwood twentyffive, regained possession, and when tackled gave to Galloway who was in support and who just reached the line for a try. Gee made a fine effort to convert, but failed. There was no further score and the School won 6-O. The School had a distinct advantage throughout but Brentwood defended with vigour, and were well served by their forwards who packed well in the loose and had their share of the ball in the tight. Peden, Bonar and Galloway were outstanding for the School for' wards. Among the backs, Gee's kicking was very noticeable, while Smith and Adamsi were also very prominent. -0- , SCHOOL vs. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL The eagerly awaited return game with Shawnigan Lake resulted in a win for the School 9-O. The School attacked from the opening whistle. The forwards playing with great zest and determination, -immediately took charge of the tight scrums, an advantage which they never relinquished, and in addition fully held their own in the loosen, Shawnigan were driven back into their own twentyfive where, following a loose scrum near the touch line, Adams set the School backs in motion. Gee and Berry both made ground and MacPherson, taking a long pass from Berry, finished off the movement in a most determined manner just reaching the line at the flag. Gee failed to convert. Continuing to maintain pressure the School increased their lead when MacPherson taking a pass from Sworder after all the backs had handled, showed rare dash, and crossing the line at the flag scored between the posts. Gee missed an easy conversion. Shawnigan now played up well and several times promising move' ments by their backs were checked only by extremely close marking by the School centres. On one occasion Mackie, the Shawnigan captain dummied through the centre cleverly, and only a really magnificent tackle by Berry saved the situation. Another movement by the Shawnigan backs set their right wing away but he was well taken by Smith, the School fullfback, when in the clear. Berry played extremely well at this stage, his kicking, following up, and tackling being of a very high order. -17-

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Among the backs Peden, at full back, was safe while Adamsi and Berry also played well. Of the forwards Bonar and Galloway were excellent and Murray was also prominent. SCHOOL vs. VICTORIA COLLEGE Still without the services of Gee and Sworder, the School were defeated by Victoria College by five tries Q15 pointsj to a goal and a dropped goal Q9 pointsj. The School attacked at the outset and for the first twenty minutes had the better of the game, They were unable to score, however, while the College obtained two unconverted tries from scrambles on the line and led by six points much against the run of the play. From then on until half time College dominated the game and increased their lead by two more unconverted tries both being fine individual efforts. One came as a result of an intercept and a long run in by their right wing, and one a splendid effort on the part of their left wing. After half time the School played up well and opened their account when Berry, following up his own kick fast, gathered cleanly when the full back fumbled, and scored between the posts for Peden to convert. Heartened by this success the School returned to the attack and soon added to their score when Smith dropped a good goal from dead in front. Following this the College pressed and were rewarded when, after a scramble on the School line, a try was awarded which was unconverted and the College won 15-9. Of the School backs Berry was outstanding while Peden and Bonar were the pick of the forwards. g + SCHOOL vs. VICTORIA HIGH SCHOOL The High School brought up their strongest side for this fixture and were successful in winning by the only try scored. Opening strongly the School for some time had a decided ad' vantage. The backs were never really together, however, and most of the ground was gained by well judged kicking by Peden and Berry. The High School looked dangerous on several occasions but iinishf ed their movements very poorly, and at half time there was no score. Both sides had played very ragged football indeed with the School having a decided territorial advantage. After half time the High School improved considerably and for the remainder of the game exerted pressure. Their forwards outclassf ed the School eight in the line out and their backs showed more en' enterprise and dash than the School outsides. On several occasions the School were extremely fortunate in averting a score when bad tackling by the backs had placed them in a dangerous position, and finally, following some good play on the High School right wing, a