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

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..r- c f eil? l 4 ' . v v . -f 'A' ., N - 2 -as i s. is me 1 Q UWC ' ' I-I ' J ' ' I I2 zlgiiii ii: il 1' lil !! -R X i I K X I. mls .' ,, i ffl 1' T' -ia ? mei-.1.-. Iixikfi 7 S '- i'.'Z.'i'Ii'. iiixi f - - ,, H f f' i ' if ,if ,f A X T:-H-H W ,gif H Y 'Z IEE? 1:4 .g 'fT + ' 'Q 5 1 mf 'L ,Lf ef fQlllllli :fi , ' , S I, I ' Q, QE sr? 'I' f A If Q j '-ii: f .f f i f 't xf 7' ' CRICKET, 1943 Owing to a late Easter the season of 1943 was a short one. Although no matches were postponed, the weather, on the whole, was unpropituous. We had a very young and inexperienced team. only one of the i942 Eleven being here this year. However conf siderahle keenness was evinced under the leadership of, first, Slo- combe and, after the election of Captain, of Anderson. A word of sincere commendation is due to Slocombe, not only for his courf ageous batting throughout the season, but also for his devotion to duty during the. early days of the term. Five first eleven matches were played, of which one was won and four lost, one of the latter being hy a narrow margin. The outstanding features in the field were the greatly improved batting of Becltton whose performance has been highly praiseworthy and the excellent bowling of Collett Il who has bowled tirelessly throughout the season, has kept a steady length and has acquired considerable control over the ball. The fielding has not been up to standard this year. Considerable interest and improvement has been developed in the middle levels of the school. Kirk and jones have shewn conf siderable promise with both bat and ball and Stamer gathered thirty runs in a second eleven matchg in a year or so Stamer will learn to bat and the other two will come into their own. Matches were ployed against O.B.H.S. and Glenlyong unfortunately weather ruined the lst eleven match vs. Brentwood. junior cricket has gone on as usual, with enthusiasm, much chatter and some skill. Cornish and Kreger II shew distinct promise and Myers has distinguished himself by his returns from deep field. Four teams were entered for the Clayton Cup which was won by M. Carle's Eleven. 21

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A CRITICISNI OF A Noiseless, Patient Spider This short poem by Walt Whitman demonstrates to a certain degree his perplexing and unorthodox method of writing poetry. After reading the poetry of the great Romanticists the reader is immediately struck by the extraordinary inequality in the length of the lines and the complete absence of any sort of rythm what' soever. The writer seems to rely completely on the ability of the words and phrases which he has chosen rather than the rythm of the lines to produce an harmonious effect. Even the sternest of critics could never say that the poem itself is superficial in outlook although at times isolated words reflect the type of realism which is playing so much havoc with the poetry of today. It is therefore a poem which the reader will either detest or admire and it is impossible to condemn completely the arguments of either side. But one thing is clear and that is'that the author has made a bold attempt to implant in the midst of Victorian conventionalism a series of enduring classics written in the free style contrary to the well-established laws of meter and rhyming. -PETER WYLLIE., Form VB -1-1 1i...1i. M Y EARLY SCHOOLDAYS I went to school when I was eight And found myself a tempting bait For boys of higher rankg They gave me many a blow and spank. At nine I grew more smart in class, I drilled 'on asphalt, played on grass, Compulsion ruled me all the day, I had no time to go my way. At ten I was more use in school, And learned to like the swimming poolg But still I had my foolish fears And all too often turned on tears. Eleven found that things for me l f Were right as right could be, And though I often did the wrong, Yet mostly I got along. By twelve growth came fast and faster And weaknesses I learned to master. The years roll by not one the same And it seems a grievous shame That many here will meet no more, Those who have to go and win this war. D. BRYNfJoNes, Form IVB 20 .

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The Eleven was as follows: Anderson fcaptj, Slocombe fvice' captj, CarleII, Collett II, Collett I, Redpath, Beckton, Prance, Carle I, Dalziel III, Moilliet I. Morrow deserves a word of praise for the dilligent attention he has devoted to the thankless task of scoring. Colours were awarded to Slocombe ,Beckton and Collctt II. THE Scuoot vs. ROYAL Am Foxes With the exception of Carle II it was an entirely inexperienced eleven that represented the School for the first match of the 1943 season. Consequently, there was considerable nervousness and the batting was marked by a lack of aggressiveness. Carle II batted wellg his running, however, was far from satisfactory and, not unexpec- tedly, he ran himself out. Beckton batted with confidence and made one or two good strokes. Slocombe, who was ActingfCaptain, batted with determination. The School bowling was very weak with the exception of that of CollettII, who bowled well against the luck all the time. The fielding was fair, though there was much room for improvement at square and long leg. Beckton kept wicket and allowed no byes. 1 -C CRICKET XI Dalziel III, Collett I, Carle I, Moilliet I, Prance, Collett II, Carle II, Beckton, Anderson fCaptainJ, Slocombe fVice-Captainj, Redpath 22