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

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Miich credit is due to the Cadet Oflicers, N.C.0.'s and Cadets for high standard and efficiency shown and for the improvement over last year. Last year our place in the province was third. We hope to do het' ter this year, hut up to the time of going to press we have not ref ceived any official communication. The Inspecting Qfficer in his Si A36 report stated: A very fine exhihition of gymnastics was given showing excellent training. Training is conducted along sound lines. Instructor is keen and has excellent control, Considered 'Efficient' M aw The finals of the Annual Boxing Competition were held in the Gymnasium at S p.m. on 15th lvlarch. The officials were: Referee: A. lVIcKinnon. Judgesze xl. Grant, Esqg F. Skillings, Esqg Lt, Commander Wtlrtele, R.C.N. Timekeeper: R. Vxfenman, Esq. All houts were very keenly contested, and showed a distinct improvement over last year. This year we were fortunate in ohf taining the services as an assistant instructor A. lVlcKinnon and his work during the short time he was with us clearly manifested itself C dig,

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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...

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in the improved ability and ring craft all through the competitions. Over 150 parents and friends witnessed the finals. At the concluf sion the Headmaster thanked the guests for their interest and the oflicials for their efficient handling of the bouts. Refreshments were then served in the School dining hall. BANTAMS:-Escobar vs. jones ii. Escobar repeated his performance of last year gaining the decision by scientific boxing. He has improved and for his exhibition was awarded the medal for the most scientific boxer fluniorj. jones ii has much to learn but should do well next year. DUST.-Young ii vs. Norman ii. . Young, the winner. A close fight, full of spirit and pluck. Both boys gave a very good exhibition of boxing. FLY.-Coe vs. Usher. A very clever bout ending in a draw. Both boys displaying considerable skill and making use of every opportunity. LIGHTWEIGHT.-jeannerett vs. Gagnon. By defeating Gagnon Jeanneret reversed the decision of last year. A good, clean, fast scientific fight with the winner showng more aggressive tactics. I FEATHER.--Jones vs. Taylor. The winner of this bout Ionesi is' to be congratulated on his all round improvement. This contest showed plenty of spirit. Taylor fought well but must learn to be more aggressive and to attack rather than rely on defence. WELTERWEIGHT.eDarling vs. Ireland. Darling defeated Ireland. The winner showed sound ring craft and deserved the verdict. Ireland fought well but must learn to adopt a better defence. MIDDLES.-Dark vs. Everett. Everett, the winner, gave a very clever exhibition, showing much ex' perience in the ring. Dark, though fighting with great pluck, lost to a better man. LIGHTfHEAVIES.-Massyi vs. Field. Championship Round. Massyi the winner. He gave a very pretty exhibition for which he was awarded the medal for the most scientific boxer fseniorsj. He is to be congratulated on his improved style and all round ring craft. By win' ning this he became School Champion and awarded the Humphrey Bruce Cup. Field lost to a better and more scientific boxer, but none the less is to be congratulated on his plucky exhibition. ,iliif Anm ml Sports The School Sports were held on Saturday, June ith. under ideal weather conditions. The grounds were in excellent condition befitf ting the occasion. About five hundred and fifty guests were present to see the well contested events. Field, for the second consecutive year won the Senior Athletic Championship, which carries with it the Corsan Cup, by gaining a total of 15 points, 5 points better than his nearest rival Thorne. The champion obtained first in the quarter mile, high jump, half mile and second in the 120 yards hurdles and broad jump. Everett captured the Intermediate Championship with a fine dis' play of athletic ability. He obtained 14 points. Sproule was runner' A7