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

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I l m l I 3 -..a-f'---f- M' 5' e P JI' . , Y ,Q 11 . ELG-N --X c e J X CDN s 'M :s ie , J . J x ' Y ,i.,9- ,,,,'Z,y-i U. ., , - I M y ,lfqlmglf ll 'V ,Ia fyllZ,,A,,.5 4 l gg J 1 Q ' f X hlzfd lj, lent :?' Z Ip. 3 F ' ' 'v i x Q gif' Niall.. I1? ' 14,4 4 , . ' . . if -Q 1 ir p .yah ,o avgfwz ,gwfi .fg,,wa.' f - . .. 1. - '- ff m 1 v .. . Q - '.'r ?3..Llv:Q . .fav - ., ,., . Rugby Football 19384939 The Annual Meeting was held early in the Christmas term, W. J. Sproule and W. L. Gillespie being elected Captain and Vice' Captain respectively. Only six members of the previous year's powerful side were available, and as all but one of these played behind the scrum a deficiency forward was inevitable. The inspirational leadership of Gillespie, however, gradually improved the work of the pack, and by the end of the season, a reasonably useful eight had been developed. Behind the scrum the team was, in attack at least, quite strong. Mercer made a promising beginning at scrum half, Hicks, Thorne and Everett were full of dash, while Sproule and Craig kept the game open and at the same time were a constant threat in the cenf tre. The defence of the side was not nearly so satisfactory, far too much being left to Hicks and Sproule. During the season twelve matches were played, seven of which were won, one drawn, and four lost. On one occasion only was the side convincingly beaten,the Vancouver Cld Boys defeating them 76 3 .1 . Colours for 193869 were awarded to A. H. Hicks and J. D. Taylor, while the full team for the season was as follows: VJ. J. Sproule fCaptainJ, W. L. Gillespie fVicefCaptainJ, D. S. Craig, J. G. Thorne, A. W. Everett, A. H. Hicks, J. D. Taylor, J. D. Mer' cer, J. D. Patterson, H. H. MacKenzie, E. F. Green, E. A. Drake, W. D. Mackay, C. J. Norman, A. Thomson. The Second XV, enthusiastically led by North, defeated Brent' wood College twice, 135 and 23fO, and were narrowly beaten by Shawnigan Lake School 5f6. North, Cupples, Duke, and Holtum were consistently good. The 125 lb. team and the Junior team also enjoyed several matches. Some excellent material was noticed, Dalziel ii, Gibbs, -9..

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regret that Mr. Scarrett had to report the death of lflr. J. C. Barnacle, one of the Founders of the School. Mr. Barnacle has left a lasting imprint on the School and its policies and his death brings a sad loss to the School which he loved and served so well. The Headmaster then spoke a few words directly to the Boys, bidding them remember well the lessons which they had learned at the School, adding a special message of encouragement to those who were leavf ing the School and going out into the world. Mr. F. E. Winslow, Chairman of the Board of Governors, spoke briefly, stressing the inspiration which had been given to Canada as a whole by the visit of Their Majesties, the King and Queen and concluding by wishing the Boys a happy holiday. The Rev. W. Spender Darby, in a vigorous and straightforward address, spoke to the Parents of their part in the'success of the School, to the Boys of their duties and privileges and to the Boys who were leaving of the part which they would be called to play under God's guidance and with His help, in the world outside. Not the least telling part of his address was his very fine presentation of Rudyard Kipling's If, Mr. Darby then presented the Academic Prizes for the year, as follows: Matriculation Class: Form VI- Form Prize Y ........ .......... H udeci Mathematics Prize .....,........,.............,........................... .......,.... U sheri French Prize ......,.................... ..........,.. A postoli Science Prize ........,........, ....,.....,.. .............. A p ostoli English and History Prize ....... ......,,... S oulsby Grade XI- lst Form Prize .,....... .............. C upples 2nd Form Prize .,...................... .,......... V ernon 3rd Form Prize ..........,......,.. .............. C reeryi Grade X- lst Form Prize ........... .,..,.,..., B lack 2nd Form Prize ..,..,........,.... .,.,..,,,. U Sher ii 3rd Form Prize ..........,.,... ,,,,,,........ W ade Grade IX- lst Form Prize ,... ...,.,...... G raves 2nd Form Prize .................. .........,..,, B ailey Grade VIII-lst Form Prize ......,,...... Kitson 'lnd Form Prize ........................ ..........,.................., ....,,...... I ........,.,,.,...... C a rlei Shell A ...... Creery ii Shell B ...... Thomson iii Shell C ...... Creery iv Drawing ..,.....,......... Bailey Scripture ...,.............. Wade After the Prizegiving, tea was served in the School Dining Hall. .. 3 -

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Young, Winslow, Vernon, Maurer and Gillespie ii, being prominent in the heavier side, while Robertson, Dalziel iii, Dalziel iv, and Coghlin were outstanding among the Juniors. First Fifteen Matches- SCHOOL vs. HIGH SCHOOL NGREENSH The season opened on November 3rd at Victoria High School where the Victoria High School Greens were defeated by 3 goals and 2 tries Q21 pts., to 3 tries Q9 ptsj. The School backs were fairly well together during the first half, and with a fair share of the ball crossed the High School line on four occasions. Thorne obtained the opening try and this was followed closely by one through Williains. Sproule failed to improve either try. Towards the close of the half both Thorne and Everett scored between the posts after several backs had handled and Sproule added the extra points on both occasions. The High School played well after the breather and, dominating the forward play, scored three unconverted tries. In reply the School scored once through Craig who played vigorous football throughout. Everett added the extra points. , Of the backs, Hicks was possibly the most prominent, running with determination and using a handoff to advantage. Gillespie was outstanding among the forwards who, in a group, showed definite lack of experience and dash. ...OM SCHOOL vs. HIGH SCHOGL HGREENSM The second game against the Victoria High School Greens resulted in a win for the School by a goal and 2 tries Q11 pts., to a try C3 ptsj. The School opened their account shortly after the start, Hicks making a good run on the right wing to score after all the backs had handled: he failed to improve his own try. Play was fairly even for the remainder of the half but the School lost much valuable ground because of infringements which resulted in penalties, and the High School backs failing to display any constructive football, no further score resulted, After the restart the School increased their lead when from a scrum in the High School twentyffive Mercer started a movement which resulted in Mackay crossing on the left wing. Sproule convert' ed and the School led SfO. A little later a nice movement among the backs gave Hicks the opportunity to score his second try, but Everett missed the conversion from an easy angle. just before the end the High School were awarded a try from a scramble on the School line. This try was not converted and there was no further score. ' -io-