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

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THE GLEE CLUB A short entertainment was presented on the night of February the seventh by a few of the older boys of the school. After a great deal of work, both in writing the script and preparing the stage, the entertainment, which consisted of a number of short, humorous skits, was presented and was fully appreciated by the boys and the small number of guests present. The school orchestra appeared for the first time this night and fully surprised everyone who had heard it practising. Robertson, who was organiser, conductor and arranger, certainly had spent his spare time well. The rest of the orchestra consisted of Wade II, pianog Clegg, trumpetg Peltz, guitar, and Myros, drums. The first skit was a Hshadowplaym depicting an operation by the famous Dr. 'Killhair, in which he removed everything imaginable from his unfortunate patient. After a number by the orchestra, several school desks were brought on the the stage and a wild class' room scene followed. This hectic version of a sofcalled moderate class was followed by a News roundfup'- Glimpses round the modern world, in which we were taken to Russia, Great Britain, Scotland, Norway, Gerf many and Italy. After this came the Transformation of a new boy, which certainly brought memories from the distant past as well as presenting the humorous side of the past. This was followed by a religious play, The calling of Matthew, which presented to our audience our version of the well known Bible Story. The last act on the programme was a scene from Macbeth, L'The Wierd Sistersfi in modern phraseology. This was not as successful as it might have been because of the loss of one of the actors, Gillespie, who was injured in the rugby game that afternoon. However, a substitute was found in Robertson, who made a good job in spite of so little time in which to rehearse. Gillespie was also in two other acts but Coghlin very ably took his place. DRAMATIS PERSONAE: Maste1' of Ceremonies ..........,............ - ..............i............... .......... W ade I Dr. Killliair ...,.... ............... ........... C o ghlin Nurse ............................. ..... ........... M C Bride Patient ............................,....... ................ W allis DT. Pippentwiddle .......,.,. .............,. ,,...................,..........,........ C 0 ckeram Mr. Wolf ........ ...........,...,..................,..............,....,.,,................... .................. C o ghlin Anderson, Gillies, Kitson, Panet, Redpath, McNicol, Bailey, Wade II, Robertson, and McLennan. Z6

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TRACK TEAM The Y. M. GA. Interfldigh School Track Meet. in xxhicli a team from the School took part, was held at Victoria High School on the afternoon of june 3, In view of th: fact that they had not yet had their own Sports Day and were therefore handicapped in that respect, the School team did very well, linishing third in total points, one and a half points behind Oak Bay High School, and two points behind Brentwood College, the eventual winners. Dalziel III ran a fine race to win the 220 yards, as well as placing second in the 440 yards run. Gibbs came second in the broad jump and 120 yards hurdles, and placed third in the 100 yards. Dalziel II came second in the high jump and Gerry gained a third place tie in the 440 yards. The School relay team consisting of Corry, Gibbs, Gockeram and Dalziel HI won the medley relay, their time being only 4 23 seconds from the record. 5 we I: e , . ...ia if Dalziel II, Dalziel I. Cockeram, Pike. Gillies. Dalziel III, Gibbs, Corry 25' 423. , sw. er., Sr.. ....i. Q ggj,-gg -sa, ai. 6 . .. 1 lt

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THE CADET CORPS The following promotions were sanctioned by the Headmaster and came into effect at the beginning of the School year: Cadet Captain .........,....C..i....,..........,.........,..........,.,,......,.......,.. A. M. Cockeram Cadet Lieutenant .,...,.... ...l... W . D. Mackay Cadet Lieutenant .......,, ,...,...., M . M. Duke Cadet Lieutenant .......i.. ,,...... G . D. Corry Cadet Sgt.-Major .,.., .......i..... H . T. Vv'ade Cadet M. S. ....... ,....,..,.. R . M. Vvfallis IXC Signals .....,....... ............... ......... N . S. jackson IIC First Aid .,.,......,...................... ....................................,.......... G . D. Corry - The results of last year's interfCadet Competition found the School in a none too flattering position-one that was somewhat difficult to understand. This rebuff, far from dampening the Corps morale, stimulated all ranks to still greater efforts. In addition to the usual early morning drill parades, various other activities were taken up with vigor and enthusiasm, the more important being the refformation of a Band and definite classes for Signalling and First Aid. To the first must go much credit. Thanks to the indefatiguable efforts of Sgt. Coghlin the Band was instrumental fin more ways than one, in putting new life into the Corps. The Parade Ground Training found a fresh element of interest and the route marches, which were indulged in from time to time, evoked much praise from the casual onlooker. The rank and file owe much to those who so unselfishly gave their spare time in this direction. The Signallers deserve a word of commendation for the time they put in in this particular branch of the Corps, and for the rapidity with which they mastered the intricacies of the message form and the inevitable buzzer. Cf the ten who took the Signalling Course at the Victoria High School, eight passed, and at the Annual Cadet Inspection, a 98? efficiency was recorded, The First Aid Class, an essential part of the Corps, were most ably instructed by Lieut. Corry and Cpl. Gibbs. All deserve much praise for the way they carried on in this nonfspectacular and some' times forgotten role. Gnce again the Annual Inspection took place at an early date, April 17th. Mumps caused considerable consternation in the Camp, and the refarrangement of N. C. Gfs, etc., kept things lively up to the last minute. In spite of this, 68 Cadets were on Parade. The Inspection, which was conducted by Major Critchley, G. S. O., M. D. 11, commenced at 1:30 p. m. The Ceremonial open' ed with the General Salute, after which came the Inspection of the Company and Band, which was drawn up in the rear. Following this the Corps marched past in Column of Platoons, reformed and advanced in Review Order. In all these movements the Band was of inestimable value. Company, Platoon, and Section drill under the various officers and N. C. Ofs followed and finally a display of Field 27