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

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THE CADET CORPS The following appointments were sanctioned by the Head' master: Cadet Captain . . . . M. Grant Cadet Lieutenant . . . .. R. XV, Bissett Cadet Lieutenant . . . . . P. Perram Cadet Company Sgt.fMajor ...., McLarty Cadet Company M. S ....... Moilliet Our activities in this direction were carried on as usual, only in a somewhat modified form. During the war years we endeavoured to follow the official courses laid down by N. D. H. but owing to the excessive infroads it made on our spare time, the work was drastically curtailed and such items as signalling, knotting, and First Aid were ruled out. Early in the Xmas term two old members of the School, Bissett and Stephenson I, refjoined us after having put in a year's training with the Regular Army. We benefited greatly from their upftofdate knowledge, Stephenson helping with the P. T. and Bissett with the Shooting. Cur early efforts at Company Drill were seriously hampered by the weather, which seemed to take a delight in turning on a deluge each Wednesday. Cf the first 20 Wednesdays of the year only 5 were fine enough for outside work. As a result our Cadet activities had to be carried on in either the Gym. or in No. 3 Classroom. This might have become tedious in the extreme had it not been for the timely arrival of outside help. Cn Nov. 21st we were accorded a practical demonstration of the uses of the WalkiefTalkie g this was followed by a motion picture film portraying its uses in the Field, and the dire results that might accrue from its misfuse. Developments in Radar were also shown and in such a way that even the youngest member of the Corps was able to digest the priciples of this latest invention. We extend our very sincere thanks to Sgt.'Major McKinnon who was responsible for this very interesting break in our routine. On Jan. 16 Lieut. P. Harrison arrived in the nick of time and for an hour extemporized on his experiences while on Cperational Flying . As a lecturer we congratulate him. The information he imparted was of a very practical nature, the serious side of flying was duly stressed and throughout the talk there ran a keen sense of humour. We hope he will visit us again. Lieut. W. R. Batten, M. C., helped out on another atrociously wet Wednesday. This time we obtained firstfhand information on the work of the Armoured Car Division, particulary in the actions that centered around Caen and Falaise. We were not able to elucif date the occasion during which he won the M. C. but we gather that it was during the fighting in Holland. Heartiest congratulations. Major Ransome, Asst. Cadet Officer for this area, visited us on Feb. 16, bringing with him moving pictures of G. I.'s in training, the Youth Movement that is being inaugurated in U. S. A. and the 29

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I BRYNJONES fliullfbackl-Lacks experience as yet but has made a very promising start. Handles fairly well but is slow to clear and is none too happy in face of forward rushes. A very vigorous and effective tackle. PERRAMQ Centre Threefquarterj--A promising centre who played the game, intelligently and unselfishly. He possessed good hands, a useful dummy, a fair turn of speed, and his tackling has improved con- siderably. Weak in face of forwards with the ball at their feet, and made little use of his kicking. GRANT QStandfofi halfj-Lacks a sound knowledge of the game but has come on considerably. His handling and passing were very faulty and he had no understanding with his serumfhalf. Improved as a tackle, possesses courage and is keen to learn. BADDA QW'ing Three-quarter,-New to the game but is keen and shows promise. A determined runner and a good tackle. KREGER I fVVing ThreefquarterJePlayed some useful games and, given enough ground in which to move, is hard to stop. His tackling has improved considerably but in general his play is most inconsistent. He must learn to face forwards and to improve his kicking which is very weak. MOTHERSILL-A useful forward in the tight : none too strong in the loose and the line out. Has little idea of combination as yet. ATKINS-A keen and vigorous forward who filled the position of hook in a promising manner. Excelled in the loose and was a fair tackle. Rather excitable and prone to commit minor infringements. MORANTfRaLher tall for a front-rank man but played fairly well in the tight . Excellent in the loose with the ball at his feet, and was always prominent in any short passing among the pack. His play in the line out and his tackling are still weak. Came on splendidly as an allfround kick and shows real promise in this department. RILEY I-Played both as a threefquarter and as a forward, and, though hap- pier in the latter position. performed creditably in both. An honest worker both in the 'ltightn and in the loose , Combined poorly and was. caught with the ball too often. but his thrust and determination made him a dangerous man near the line. A magnificent tackle. FRANCISeA good second row man who applied his weight well in the scrum and used his height to advantage in the line out. A vigorous player he was extremely dangerous near the opposing goal line, but he is still far too prone to commit minor infringements. VIDLERf.-X very valuable hack row forward. Always on the ball in .the loose and a tireless worker who played the game with zest and en' thusiasm and never disappointed. A weak tackle as yet and must improve in this important phase of the game. DUNCAN-eAn excellent wing forward whose work in the loose was of a high order. Always hunting for tries and was extremely dangerous near the opposing line. A weak tackle and must improve in this department. ,. BENNET-Made an excellent start as a wing forward. Keen, unseltish and revelled in the game. A magnificent tackle and an extremely prorriising footballer in every way. 28

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various progressive steps that have been made in the World of Science since 1959. This visit, made at no inconsiderable inconf venience, was greatly appreciated by all. The iirst 10 days of the Summer term fouwd us xorking over' time in an effort to achieve that standard of proficiency xphich has now become tradition. In this work Capt. Grant is to be highly com' mended for having brought the Corps successfully through a year that did not lend itself kindly. By dint of daily practice the Band under the gczidance of the Headmaster and Sgt. Dalziel proved itself to be of inestimable value especially during the latter days of training, when our marching needed much material assistance. Our Annual Inspection took place on the afternoon of May 6. For this event we were blessed with perfect weather and an unusually large gathering of parents and guests. These factors undoubtedly helped in bringing our Ceremonial, etc.. up to the high standard that we strive to attain. Major Ransome, the Inspecting Officer, seemed dennitely satisfied with the work that had been covered during the year and commended all on their line display. ln his fer: brief words at the close of the Ceremony, he stressed the fact that the Cadet Corps Training was in no way an inducement for the Youth of the Country to become inilitaryfminded or even to instil a preference for things military, but that its purpose was to inculcate a spirit of teamwork, and at the same time to exert a degree of discipline, which, although distasteful to most, was beneficial to all. Cn his recommendation the Headmaster granted a general Leave to all members of the Corps. As usual we attended Divine Service at St. Luke's Church on the evening of June 16. This Service, Hrst held in 1942, was brought into being by the stress and dangers of warg despite the fact that we are now at peace its significance still stands. We are grateful to the Rector for his timely message on that occasion. if A fb ... s INSPECTION DAY