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

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The proceedings opened with prayers, followed by the reading of the Scripture by Beckton. The Headmaster then welcomed the guests and gave a comprehensive report of the year's activities. Conspicuous in the report was the account of the high standard of work done by the Cadet Corps. In reporting on his Inspection of the Corps in May, Major Pigot, 2 ifc East Kent Regiment, had paid it a high tribute for its excellent achievement. Closely connected with the Cadet tradition of the School are the outstanding war records of Old Boys in this war and the last. In speaking of this, the Headmaster extended sympathy to the bereaved of the thirtyfseven Old Boys who paid the supreme sac' riiice in this war. A onefminute silence was observed in their honour. Hundreds of Cld Boys continue to serve, he said, and thirtyfeight decorations, including one V.C., have been awarded. In the last war seventy gave their lives and twentyfone decorations were won: a record of two wars which is probably unequalled by any School of similar size and age in Canada. With words of advice and thanks to the senior boys who were leaving and cheerful words to those who would be returning, the Headmaster then called on Mr. Mathews to say a few words for the Qld Boys. Mr. Mathews spoke briefly of the interest of the Cld Boys in all functions of the School, and then the guest speaker was introduced to the gathering. Dr. Boyle complimented the boys who were to receive awards and encouraged those who did not receive any. He imparted words of advice to the boys and reminded them in closing, of Mark Twain's words: It ain't what we don't know that makes fools of us, but what we know that ain't true. Mr. Winslow thanked the Headmaster for his report and Dr. Boyle for his address. Prizes were then presented by Dr. Boyle. The proceedings came to a close with the singing of the Dismissal Hymn, School Song and the National Anthem, after which tea was served in the Dining Room. The Prizes were presented as follows: Form Vlak-lst, CavefBrownefCave. Remove B-Ist, Pearson. Form Vlb-lst, Allin: 2nd, Grant. Shell A-lst, Kingham. Form V-lst, Morantg Znd, Livingstone. Shell B-lst, Barker II. Remove A-lst, Duncanllg 2nd, Ballantyne. Shell C-Ist, Albright. Senior Scripture Prize-Beames. Senior Scripture Prize-Kirk. junior Scripture Prize: Davison junior Scripture Prize-Clifford II. Confirmation Class, Catechism Prize-Henley. Headmaster's Awards-Braide. Watt and Collett II. Chapman Cup, for the best boy under fourteenfMyers. Ker Cup, for the best boy in the school-Collett I. 11

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FOUNDER'S DAY The 39th Founders' Day was observed at the School as usual on October 7. After Assembly the Headmaster gave an account of the circumstances leading up to the formation of the School and its growth and diiiiculties through the years. He stressed the ideals of the Founders and urged the boys so to conduct themselves that they might be worthy of the heritage handed down to them. He referred to the achievements of the Old Boys of the School through the years and asked the present boys to remember those boys in the forefront of battle in Europe. Cheers were then called for the Headmaster and the Old School. ARMISTICE or REMEMBRANCE DAY As usual the School held its own Commemoration Service at 10:45 in the Front Hall. The Headmaster conducted the service which was attended by all the boys and members of the staff. The names of some one hundred and ten Qld Boys who have lost their lives during the present or past conflicts were read out. Prayers were oifered for their bereaved ones and for those now serving. The reading of a passage from Revelations, Chapter 7, and prayers was followed by the laying of the School Wreath on the Honor Roll. At 11o'clock the Service concluded with the sounding of the Last Post by the trumpeters of the Cadet Corps, after which all boys filed past the Honour Roll. SPEECH DAY The thirtyfninth Annual Speech Day was held on Friday, June 22, with a large gathering of parents and friends present. On the platform with the Headmaster and his Staff were Rev. Dr. Boyle, M.A.. D.D., D.C.L., former President of King's College, N.S., who presented the prizes, R. B. Mathews, Esq., B.A., representing the Old Boys' Association. Dr. E. VJ. Boak, W. S. Cupples, Esq., and F. E. Vkfinslow, Esq., Chairman of the Board of Governors. The occasion was unique this year in that it commemorated the Twentyffifth Anniversary of the Headmaster's association with University School. As an expression of appreciation a'nd affection Beckton, the Head Prefcct. on behalf of the Masters, Prefects and boys. presented him with a case of silver while Mrs. Scarrett received ai bouquet of flowers. Another bouquet was presented to Mrs. Boyle. 10

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