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

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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

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Drill, culminating in a charge. ended the Company's military activities. The Signallers and First Aid then underwent a practical test of their abilities, while the remainder prepared for a display of physif cal exercises, which were ably supervised by Cadet Capt. Cockeram. The Gym Eight, under Cpl. Gibbs, then gave an inspiring Exhibition on the horse and bars, and wound up with a series of Tableaux. At the close of the proceedings, Major Critchley, paying spef cial tribute to the help afforded by the Band, expressed his pleasure at the marked improvement over last year's performance. He -was particularly impressed by the willingness of each and all to work and the degree of discipline which pervaded the Corps. Briefly, he ref minded all that, in spite of there being so few rifles available, the training that was being undertaken in all the schools was an invalf uable asset at the present time, and was as great a contribution to the war effort as could reasonably be expected, Cheers were then called for, and another Cadet Inspection came to a close. The year was very fittingly brought to a close on Sunday, june 21st, when, by permission of the Headmaster and the kindness of Rev. F. Pike, arrangements were made for the Cadet Corps to attend Evening Service at St. Luke's Church. It was a service that will dwell long in our memories. The old favourites, O God Cur Help in Ages Past, Onward Christian INSPECTION DAY 29