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

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Cadet Corps ANNUAL INSPECTION 170th Cadet Corps, University School The Headmaster has been pleased to approve of the following appointments:- Cadet Captain D. S. Craigg No. 1 Platoon, Cadet Lieut. J. Thorne: No. 2 Platoon, Cadet Lieut. J. Sprouleg No. 3 Platoon, Cadet Lieut. W. Gillespie, No. 4 Platoon, Cadet Lieut. W. Everett.g Cadet Sgt. Major Brown, lfc lst Aid, Thomsong l pirf 'ic Signals, Cpl. Norman. The Annual Inspection of the Corps was held this year on the 5th May at 2:30 p.m. The strength of the Corps was 75 all ranks. Again this year, by kind permission of Colonel Vincent McKenna and officers of the 5th BC. Regt., the Bugle band of their Regiment played during the inspection for which we are very gratef ful. The weather was very cold, but in spite of the inclement weather, many parents and friends witnessed the inspection. The inspection started punctually, Capt. R. L. Mitchell, GSO. iii Cadets took the salute at the reviewing point and the inspection followed. After that the Corps was handed over to the Cadet officers and platoon Sgts. for Company and platoon drill. Following this the Ist Aid, Senior and junior Signallers, were tested. The Corps then fell in for the 2nd part of the Ceremonial, marched past in columns of platoons and columns of fours reforming for the final general salute. The Corps then counter marched after which they moved off to dismiss on their own parade ground. The Inspection finished with a very good display of outdoor gymnastics by the 1st and 2nd VIII. At the conclusion, the inspecf ting officer addressed the Corps telling them it had been the best inspection of the Corps he had seen. All ranks are to be congratulated for winning the BC. Provf incial Championship 1937f3S. We have not yet heard, as we go to press, the result of the 193869 Inspection but we all hope we did well enough to retain the Cup for the second year. The I.O.D.E. Cadet Corps Cup was presented by Mrs. Kyrle Symonds, Regent, on the 5th November 1938. This cup is awarded to the Cadet Corps that obtains the highest marks in the Annual Inspection in the Province. The cup was awarded to us for a score of 955 out of 1000. CLASSIFICATION of CADETS- Marksmen 31, lst Class Shots 35, Qualified 18, Total 82.

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CHARACTERS OF THE FIRST FIFTEEN . SPROULE. fCaptainJ. Played this year as a centre three'quarter where his sound knowledge of the game, timely passing, and invariably unselfish play was of inestimable worth. Very fair in defence and improved greatly as a place kicker. Captained the side with enthusiasm and set a splen' did example in every way. GILLESPIE. QVicefCaptainj. A robust and intelligent forward who led the pack with dash and enthusiasm. Filled the hook position in the scrum with success, good in the loose and excellent in the line out. His play throughout the season merits the highest praise, seldom have School forwards been as well led. CRAIG. fOutside Halfj. Invaluable in attack, he did his best to keep the game open and was also a very real threat in himself. Rather deficient as far as tackling was concerned but partly remedied this by exception- ally close marking. An extremely effective, though not polished, player, he possessed tremendous spirit and stamina, and loved football. THORNE. fWing Threefquarterj. Combined well and was a most effective finisher, his burst of speed and well used handfoff bringing him many a try. Although he defended well on occasion his tackling could never be described as sure and in addition his kicking was very weak. EVERETT. fCentre Three-quarterj. Determined and thrustful in attack but apt to hold on too long and to go down with the ball. In defence he did many good things but proved very variable, the side at times paying dearly for his mistakes near his own line. A useful kick and filled his position with considerable success. HICKS. fWing Threefquarterj. Greatly improved in attack being faster and more thrustful than formerly. In defence his keen tackling and timely kicking were invaluable. Keen to a degree and had a splendid season. MERCER. QScrum Halfl. As a connecting link between the scrum and the outsides he played his part splendidly and was invariably most unself fish. His tackling and kicking must be improved. Keen, vigorous, courf ageous and a player of real promise. THOMSON. fFull Backj. His tackling is poor and his kicking too un' certain for him to fill this position adequately. However he handled ncely, did well in face of forward rushes and ran with determination when occasion arose. A much improved player. TAYLOR. A very courageous and hard working back row forward Who, despite lack of weight, more than did his share in every phase of for' ward play. A good tackle and never hesitated to fall on the ball. Both his handling and his kicking are very weak. NORMAN. A front row forward who improved considerably this year. Rather awkward in the loose but fair in the set scrum and good in the line out. GREEN. Another front row man. Fast and rugged, he did well in the tight scrum but was handicapped by lack of experience. PATTERSON. A very hard working forward who excelled in the loose. Rather inexperienced but improved rapidly and at the end of the season was one of the most useful members of the pack. DRAKE. Never brilliant but an honest worker. Played in the second row where his push was well used. Rather weak in the loose and the line out. MacKENZIE. Another new forward who tackled quite well and was prom- inent in the line out. He has the makings of a very useful player. MacKAY. A most promising player who was seen both as a forward and a wing threefquarter. He has good hands, can tackle, and his kicking has greatly improved.

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COMPLETED TRAINING- The Training Season has come to a close. The musketry' has maintained a good standard of efficienf cy, with a number of juniors showing great promise. The alterations in the range, overfhead reflecting lights, has made a great improvef ment. '-' n 4 Q nuevo a 0 o 0. 0 o own 00 ' ' 0 0 Q 4 q l 0 5 e 0 'O :Ov-:' ' ' 1 1 ' 'Q 30 ' ' ' si? ' 2 331s2...1 it-55.32 52.31112 422942 S- I f he S , 'gf 'f MJ!! Shooting WEEKLY SHOOTSW-Training Season 19384939 SENIOR BUTTON-Gillespiei 4, Norman 1, Thorne 1, Sproule 1, Everett 1, Harland 1, Soulshy 2. ' INTERMEDIATE BUTTON - Bailey 2, Usheri 1, Usher ii 1, Hudeei 1, Hudec ii 1, Morton 1, Musgrave 1, Soulshy 2. JUNIOR BUTTON-Skilling 1, Buckle 2, Harvey 1, Creery ii 2, Griffin 1, Everett ii 1, Robertson 1. Harvey Memorial Rifle 193889 ............................. ............ G illespiei 1st Senior Shot ........................................... ........... G illespiei 1st Intermediate Shot ....... .......... B ailey 1st junior Shot .,........................................................,............,.................. ...,.....,..,. B uckle SCHOOL SHOOTING VIII. I : Gillespie , Soulshy 'kEverett i Norman Sproule Thorne Drake., Harland : 193'7f193S VIII. The Senior Team competed in the Empire shoot. Thorne, Nor' man and Sproule qualified as 1st class Empire shots. Sproule was awarded a gold medal for the highest score in the D.G.R. shoot. 93'Zi. Colours were awarded to: Gillespie i, Soulshy and Everett i.