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

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MASSYieOnce again enjoyed a splendid season in the pack and was one of the mainstays of the team. Still a weak kick and handler but his magnificent tackling and stalwart play in the loose will be long remembered. MAURERi-Fulfilled the promise shown last year and developed into a splendid forward. Always on the ball in the loose , tackled well. and was extremely dangerous near the line. Outstanding in keenness and general effectiveness. HUNTER-Useful in the tight scrum but poor in the line out and his play generally lacked intelligence. GAGNCN-Came on somewhat this year and was quite useful in the loose , An irresolute tackle. POTT--An honest hard working forward with considerable. knowledge of the game. Excelled in the loose where he was always close to the ball and a source of worry to the opposing backs. MASSY ii-A powerful forward whose way was always through the middle of the scrum for the ball. Good in the line out and excellent with the ball at his feet. An outstanding player. EVERETT-New to the game and very keen. Courageous to a degree but at present asks for punishment and must improve his knowledge of the game and learn the art of combination, GCOK-Another inexperienced forward who is keen and shows promise. Rather awkward as yet but when he learns to use his weight he should be very useful. Annual Cross Country Run The Cross Country Run was held under splendid weather conf ditions and over a course only very slightly shorter than in previous years, on March 17th. G. D. Clarke, who placed third last year, and J. B. Young fought it out together over the greater part of the course but Clarke proved to have more in reserve at the end and won in the best time so far recorded, 33 minutes. Young was second in 34 minutes. A. W. Field, last years winner, challenged strongly in the last half mile hut found his weight a big handicap on Mt. Tolmie's steepness and had to be content with third place in 34' SON, one minute faster than his winning time last year. Both Clarke and Young are junior boys which stamps their effort as a most meritorious one, and the fact that of the first five boys home, three were juniors, speaks well for the general ability and enthusiasm of the Junior School and augurs well for the future. The run was as usual organized by the masters, and a number of Old Boys, whose cup goes to the winner, were on hand to witness the finish.

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SCHOOL vs. VICTORIA COLLEGE In this, the final match of the season, the School gave a most disappointing display and were soundly beaten 'l4f3. The School were, of course, definitely outweighed but their play lacked zest and they were overrun by a team they had outplayed a week previously. The forwards, with the exception of Maurerfi, were not in the picture, being beaten to the ball in the loose as well as outplayed in the tight , Sproule was not happy behind the scrum and the outsides were apathetic and defended badly. The Schools only success came in the first half when Eield made no mistake with a penalty kick. AOA. CHARACTERS OF THEIEIRST EIETEEN FIELD-lCapt. and Outside Halfj. Possessed good hands, and played some very useful games, but was too slow off the mark for this position and never developed to the degree anticipated. Showed a sound knowledge of the game, was a fair tackle and a good kick but his play was too deliberate and lacked cleverness. While his captaincy was not without its faults he was keeness itself and led the side in a very sporting man' ner. HUEE--fCentre Threefquarterj. Developed slowly but began to find him' self towards the end of the season. Speedy and elusive he was a real threat when in the clear but was far too prone to run away from sup' port and never combined as he should have done. Somewhat improved in defence but by no means sound as yet, and failed badly when facing a forward rush, A very useful all round kick, SPROULE-QScrum Halfj. Though new to the position he achieved dis' tinct success and was the most improved player on the side, Sound and courageous in defence, intelligent and unselfish in attack. A player with a future. SIVIITH-fFull Backj. A fair kick and handler but deplorably slow in gathering and clearing. Though he tackled well at times his lack of ability to cover ground fast proved a serious handicap and he was no match for a man of any speed when in the clear. BOATE-fWing Three-quarterj. A determined runner but lacked clever- ness and combined poorly. Courageous to a degree and his magnificent tackling made him an invaluable member of the side. THORNE-lCentre Three-quarterj. lnclined to snatch at his passes and was too excitable and easily flustered generally. He has sufficient speed however, a useful handoff, and with more experience will yet do well, Very keen and willing. JEANNERET-fWing Three-quarterj. Still lacks confidence, and did not develop as anticipated, Tackled badly, but always kicked with judgf ment and was somewhat improved in attack.

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Tennis No outside matches were played this year but the Annual Tournf ament was held as usual. The Singles final between jeanneret and Field was an interesting though not exhilarating affair. Both boys played very carefully and were for the most part content to drive from the base line. Field never ventured to the net and on the few occasions that .Ieanneret did so he lost the point because his methods were not vigorous enough. The first set was won by Field 6f'Z, but in the second set Jeanneret established a lead of 3-1 only to fall away badly and Field eventually triumphed 6f2, 6f4. jeanneret displayed by far the more pleasing style but made many more errors than his opponent who thoroughly deserved to win. The doubles final between Field and Jeanneret and Smith and Huff resulted in an easy win for the first mentioned 6fO, 6'-1. The winners played quite well together but were never seriously worried. Tennis colours for 1937 were awarded to Field and Jeanneret while Field as School Champion won the Barnacle Cup presented for competition in 1912 by Mr. J. C. Barnacle. Cadet Corps ANNUAL INSPECTION 170th Cadet Corps, University School The Annual Inspection of the Corps took place on the 7th May this year. The strength of the corps was 61 all ranks. This year through the courtesy of Colonel Kent and officers ith B.C. Regiment, the bugle band of their Regiment played at the inspection which not only was of great assistance but it was also very much appreciated. The weather, which threatened to mar the proceedings, cleared up before the appointed time. The inspection started punctually at 3 p.m. Captain R. L. Mitchell, G. S. C. Cadets, P.P.C.L.I., the inspecting officer, accompanied by the Head' master, took the salute. The corps went through the ceremonial and after the final salute, the corps was handed over to the Cadet officers and N.C.'s for various movements. In the meantime Sig' nallers, 1st aid and Scouts were inspected. The inspection concluded with an exhibition of physical training with arms, Junior games and a Gymnastic Display by the 1st and 2nd Eight. At the conclusion the inspecting officer paid a very high tribute to the very eflicient manner in which the corps had carried out the inspection, stressing the very excellent training the boys had had on the drill ground and in the gym. ,-17...