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

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1952 volume:

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M:-Q ff :Q . 1 INSPECTION DAY The Black and Red October, 1952 VICTORIA, B.C. No. 8 Managing Editor-The Headmaster assisted by Masters and Boys Miltonic Editorial , School Notes 2, Academic Results .. Confirmation ,, War Memorial at a,a.a an Speech Day .1 Prize List 2 I c,c,c Annual Sports a,ia 2, Rugby Football saa,.i..., 2 First XV Matches . ....,s 2 Rugby Characters , Cricket ttti , tttttt First XI Matches Cricket Characters as Soccer I i,i.. .,t,,s. ..i,.. .....t, 2 , Tennis The Gymnasium and B Cross Country I ...., Swimming ttt. ,,stttt Grass Hockey Cadet Corps ,tt, 2. Shooting ,tti Corps Radio Signalling . Scouts .W , ...tt,t 2 Scout Camp Cubs 2 to ,, .tcu,t,.. . First Aid at ,ccui The Debating Society The Stamp Club ,s,tst The Hobby Shops I Discovery Island, 1952 The Projection Room The School Dance . An Appreciation .. , , Open Forum ,c,,t ., Old Boys, Notes ...,t CONTENTS oxing H .1 3 Page 5 6 9 9 10 12 14 15 17 18 23 24 25 28 29 29 30 31 31 33 33 34 36 36 37 38 39 40 40 40 41 41 42 43 43 45 46 --q,,4A-I ,val I v 4-. if j - x '.f..1 5 -5 -X - ' 1 J , 9 Q . J ag. K ' fi I ay! I A J .4 '1- 1 .U 'li vw 'r - Y , In .af-' ' f' , 1 1 . ' ' 'lfv' uv' A . 'bfi' ., rr 1-rg ,A 1' irrwit 53314- -' , '17,-I A-Q. At! ' v Q ro Aj? ' 5 .uv ' , . . 411. .- - Q ' l n Q Q '4 SM A Miltonic Editorial Wlhen I consider how 1ny strength is spent. Ere half my days in this long Term and wide, Seeking the ingenuity to hide Tasks that are yet undone. my mind still bent To serve the Powers that Be. and to present A plausible account. lest They should chide, An Editorial too. and time denyld ? l I fondly cry: but swiftly to prevent My' wail Humility replies, No need For Editorial Toil. for he does best WVho scribbles something brief and quick. The state Of Magazines depends on those who speed REPORTS and ARTICLES. Your little rest Blatters no wit: on THEINI the Printers wait. C. F. G. 5 The Prefects: Challoner, Gordon, Shaw ' 1 Roome, Campbell SCHOOL NOTES The School was younger this year than it had been for some time. This was the result partly of the dropping of Senior Matric. as an economy measure, one which it is hoped may never be re- peated, and partly of the inevitably large leave following the record successes in Matric. Examinations. Nevertheless the development was rapid and few people watching the annual cadet inspection could believe that 60 per cent were recruits of but a few months' standing. In Ruggcr too there was simply no comparison between the side which was overwhelmed in Vancouver and that which was unlucky to record only a draw in the return match later in the season. Matric. results too were certainly above average and, although well below last year's record, bid fair to pass even that when the final exams. are taken next June both in junior and Senior Matric. In all it has been a good year and a bare recital of events can 6 really give no picture of the general progress which the School is making. Mr. Sibley arrived from England in September but left after Christmas to be Principal of a public school in the Queen Charlottes His place was taken at short notice by Mr. Lyttle. who will long be remembered with affection not only for his teaching but for his first-hand accounts of life in the Far East. Mr. Angus' P.T. was a source of joy to the lower school. We hope that he also will keep in close touch with us. After three years Mr. Steed as visiting Music Master gives place to Mr. Hodgson. who is on his way from England to be resident Music Master. accompanied by Mr. Macadam, who will also be resident and take P.T. throughout the School in addition to teaching general subjects. The highlight of October was the visit of T.R.Hs. Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. The whole School walked to a view point on Cadboro Bay Road to watch the royal couple drive slowly by, and all had an excellent and unimpeded view. November llth being a Sunday the Service was postponed until Monday, November 12th, so that the whole School could attend. In accordance with our belief that this is a day of remembrance and not rejoicing, no holiday was given. In November we experienced an outbreak of mumps but although it continued sporadically throughout the year it is almost pleasing to recall that the total number of cases in the Headmaster's family exceeded that of the whole School. The general health of the School has indeed been excellent. Scholarships this year were awarded to R. Dixon lWorthington Scholarl and C. M. Fox lDay Boy Scholarl. both of Glenlyon Preparatory School. C. R. Huntley 1QScho1arl achieved 95 per cent in Matric. Maths. in june-no mean feat at the age of 13-while his brother. aged 15, obtained 97 per cent in Maths. '91.' Congratulations to both. The high light of the Autumn Term was the unveiling and dedication of the YVar Memorial, of which a fuller account is given elsewhere. The Annual Cadet Service was held at St. Luke's as usual. The Rev. Lowe preached the sermon and Cadet Captain Fenton read the lesson. The Scouts and Cubs also attended in uniform and together with a large number of parents packed the Church. Major NVise was, as usual, a staunch and practical supporter of the School. To the Scouts he has presented a flag, to the School the handsome hand-carved sign at the gateway in honour of Ray Calton, O.B.. whose career at 'Vivatn was so distinguished. The Major is at present in England but will be back in October to give support to the School activities. lVith his backing and inspiration the Crusaders Rugger Club was formed 7 and enjoyed a very successful season. This Club has its head- quarters at the School and exists to provide good Rugger principally for Qld Boys of all schools and newcomers to Victoria who have no particular desire to join one of the existing clubs. It has done much already to raise the standard of Rugger locally. The weekly film continues to be a popular attraction but perhaps the best film of the year was a showing of 'Henry V, to the whole School. to which about a hundred guests were invited from St. Margaret's and Norfolk House. It was somewhat strange to see the School in coeducational form, but an occasional break in our monastic existence, as when the Seniors held their Annual Dance. a most successful affair. is no bad thing. The School however looked its gayest during the Summer holidays. when the Reception was held here after the wedding of Miss Percia Wlilkinson. daughter of the former Bursar of Brent- wood College. to Lt.- Comdr. C. A. Hamer, R.C.N. The Old Boys Ties of both Schools were much in evidence. The improvement in the general appearance of the School and grounds is a constant endeavour, and we are therefore most happy to record the generosity of Mr. Cupples, who made it possible for us to plant a hedge of monterey cypress along the whole length of MacCrae Avenue. and of Miss Brown of the Four Winds. who. in similar manner, continues the good work along Richmond Road to where the wood begins. The increased privacy of the grounds. now that the Chinaman's field is a residential and fast-filling property, will greatly improve our situation. The death of King George VI. on February 6th, came as a great shock. The Boarders attended the Service in Christ Church Cathedral and. as the funeral was held on a Friday, most of them spent a long week-end at their homes. Among many distinguished visitors to the School this year we remember particularly Brig. E. T. YVilliams, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O.. who is Secretary to the Rhodes Trust. The remembrance of his very short visit is partly due to his request for a Half in honour of his appointment! This was granted. We were rnuch honoured to have the G.O.C. in C. Wfestern Command carry out the Annual Inspection and still more to have him express the opinion that his time had not been wasted. Lt.-Comdr. Dave Mackenzie gave a most amusing and inter- esting talk on the Olympic Sports. in which he participated in 1948. so that events in Helsinki this year acquired a still greater interest. Cur old friend Dean Swanson made possibly the finest address heard in the Memorial Hall and with it climaxed a year of con- siderable steady development. Plans for the reopening of Harvey House are progressing well. A number of parents have been most generous in donating 3 considerable sums of money to this purpose and. although through unforeseen circumstances we were not able to be ready by Septem- ber, this most important development is within sight. The School Year will begin with an entirely different Time Table for the junior House and the machinery started so that. when the move comes, there will be the minimum interference with normal routine. M1'. Melly. who came to us from England last year via Rugby School, the Royal Navy. Oxford University and Liverpool College. will be the Housemaster. Lastly we reeord with infinite regret the passing of other old friends. Dr. John Ewing. late Principal of Victoria College. died suddenly on February 28th. and Captain Bill Ogle, R.C.N., a one-time Nlaster. a Parent-his son. Meli.'ille. passed first in all Canada into Royal Roads in 1943-and a life-long friend of the School, died after a long illness on January 26th. House Prefects were Gordon. Legg and Shaw. School Prefects were Campbell and Roome. ACADEMIC RESULTS As a result of last year's record success we have had fewer 'Completions' this year, and no full Senior Matric. courses have been taken. Nevertheless 12 Senior Matric papers were passed IGrade XIII in full has been reintroduced for 1952-'53I and, in 'University Entrance,' of 281 subjects taken 253 were passed-a 90 per cent achievement! Vie have, therefore, reasonable, if cautious, hopes that next June will see all records beaten once again. Congratulations to the following on 'Completing' 'University Entrance' this Summer: J. T. Barker C. C. Barman H. H. Bell C. O. D. Branson A. Campbell R. R. Challoner D. Huntley D. L. Mason C. L. Mitcliell G. C. Nlorrison F. B. Roome H. I. F. Simpson J. D. N. Cheeke CONFIRMATION The following Candidates. prepared by the Rev. N. A. Lowe, were confirmed at St. Luke's Church on Sunday. June lst.. by His Grace the Archbishop of British Columbia. the Blost Reverend Harold F.. Sexton: Peter Thomas Lievesley Moore Francis Rliles Filleul Wlilliam Fleming Savale Nfichael James Audain Donald Arthur Archibald David Hugh Ridout 9 THE WAR MEMORIAL On December 19th, 1951, the War Memorial C1939-19453 was unveiled and dedicated. Lt.-Col. C. C. Merritt, V.C., unveiled the University School Honour Board, Surgeon Lt.-Comdr. M. D. Young, R.C.N. LRJ the Brentwood College Honour Board and the Lord Bishop .of British Columbia made the Dedication. The Order of Service was as follows: 1. 'O Canadaf 2. Prayer of Invocation. tThe Lord Bishop of British Columbiaj. 5. Hymn 209- For all the Saints . . . 4. Reading from the Scriptures-Ee. LH, Verses 1-14. tliev. N. A. Lowe, B.A., L.Th.j 5. The Unveiling of the Memorial Boards. 6. Prayer of Dedication. LThe Lord Bishop of British Columbiaj. 7. Hymn 655- And did those feet . . . 8. Benediction. 9. Last Post. 10. Reveille. 11. 'School Song. 12. 'God Save the Kingf The last page of the Programme contained a History of the Memorialf' Enough copies of this Programme were printed to enable the Headmaster to forward them to those who were unable to attend the Ceremony, and this will gladly be done on request. 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A milf' ' ,ui il -H . an. :KKK vu .ci Swahi- F ,u 'muh WL z f with Huntley I and II Receive the Maths. Prizes SPEECH DAY lt was most fitting' that the Guest of Honour at Speech Day, held on june 7th. should be a one-time Klaster and long-time friend of the School. the Yerv Rev. Cecil Swanson. D.D.. Dean of Christ Church Cathedral. Vancouver. The proceedinqs opened as usual with 'O Canada' and the hvmn XN'orship the Lord in the beautv of holinessf, followed bv the Headmasterls Report. After the Presentation of the Prizes the School was addressed bv the Visitor. who was thanked bv Mr. Cupples on behalf of the Governors. R111 Cupples was ably sec- onded bv A. Campbell. Head Prefect. for the School. The proceedings were concluded with the School Song and 'God Save the Queen' The Dean's address. based on Kiplingfs four tenets Priest and People and Lords and Crownf, was delivered with such humour. understanding and true scholarship that both visitors and School would fain have asked for more. and. if applause is an indication, it was the most appreciated address vet heard in the Memorial Hall. ll NVQ take the liberty of quoting here in full the Kiplinv loun which the Dean so aptly selected: 'MY FATHEIYS CHAIR' LParliaments of Henry III, 12653 There are four good legs to my father's chair Priest and People and Lords and Crowng I sits on all of them fair and square, And that is the reason it don't break down. I won't trust one leg nor two nor three To carry my weight when I sets me downg I wants all four of them under me, Priest and People and Lords and Crown. I sits on all four and I favours none, Priest nor People nor Lords nor Crown, And I never tilts in my chair, my Son, And that is the reason it don't break down. When your time comes to sit in my chair, Remember your father's habits and rules, Sit on all four legs fair and square, And never be tempted by one-legged stools. 13 Reading S Writing ,,, SS Arithmetic Spelling S SS S Art SS .V.ii Social Studies Geography S English S French Latin SS S Science S Scripture SS Shell C S Shell B SS S Shell A SS Remove B Remove A . English SS SS S French S S Latin S SS S Greek S S Social Studies Geography SS PRIZE LIST 1952 LOWER SCHOOL Subject Prizes Form Prizes UPPER SCHOOL Subject Prizes Smither Connorton Browne Richards Gibbons, Aish Johaneson Smith SSSSSSSSS SSSSSS A llan S S..SSSSSSS.S.SS SS Abel Savale Brown, P. G. S S Steed Wenman SS Marinker S Browne SS SS.SS Johaneson Savale SS Legg, Challoner Fox, Simpson Filleul, Owen SS .SS,..S S S.SSSSSS S Barker, T. SS Hill, R., Branson S. Caswell Health SS S S... SSS,.SSS S S.,.S. SS...,.. SSSS S . S Hartman, R. S. Science SS SS.S SS.SS S SSSSS S.S..SS, SSSSSS SSSSSSSSS M o o r e, Cheeke Mathematics SSSS SS Huntley, D. J., Huntley, C. R. Music S SSSS SSSSSSSS ..,.,..,S S SS S S S SSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Lee Scripture SS SS S SSSS S..SS S SSS. ,SS..,,,.SSS.S S S ...S S ...,. S.S, ...S,.SS SSSSSSS. S S S S SS Rooper General Knowledge lMarionette Libraryj S.SSSS S SS SSSSSSS Hood Form Prizes IV SS S SSSSSSSSS SS S...S.... .SSS SS.SS S S SSSS S Higgs, G. R. L. VB SS SSSSSSSSSSSS Fox, Brown, P. M. VA SS SSSSSSS SSS. SSSSS SSSS SSS. S SSSSSSS H i l l , R. VI S SS SSSSS SSSSSSSSSS S S SSSS SSSS H untley, C. R. Special Prizes Chapman Cup SS SS SS SS S S. SS S S. Savale Headmasteris Award for Service SS SS SSSSSSSSS Campbell 14 vw T'I3 '73 sis fv gi Qi I X 1 E f' Y' X The Champions Cheeke. Branson, Coyle THE ANNUAL SPORTS This year, once again, Mr. CTropper's Track was still intact on Sports afternoon +Saturdav. -lune 7thH. and we must thank whatever Clerk of the XN'eather is responsible for our run of fine Sports Days. Form,' may not have been so evident but competition was, if possible, even keener, and we must congratulate the Relay men on the improvement in passing The Event of the Dav was undoubtedly the Klile. The running was courageously made bv jackson. Barker I's final effort was misjudged bv two vards +not a verv great margin in four lapsl and he was overtaken on the tape bv Legg. Barker can console himself with the thought that a potential Sprinter is not supposed to make such a dramaticallv speedv appearance in the finish of a hlong-distance race. Our thanks are due to Mrs. Cecil Swanson for presenting the Trophies and to the 0.C. 75th, H.A.A. Regt.. R.C.A. bv whose permission the Gunners' Band added so much to the pleasure of the occasion. 15 Officials President-The Headmaster. Starter-Mr. C. F. Genge. Timekeepers-Brig. F. N. Cabeldu, C.B.E., D.S.O., Mr. L. Hinton, Mr. F. C. Pollard. judges-Mr. R. H. Tye, Mr. E. T. Melly, Lt.-Col. R. Girard. Stewards-Mr. R. G. R. Dalziel, Mr. C. L. Cropper, Mr. W. Angus. Announcer-M1'. L. C. Storr, Clerks of the Course-Mr. W. R. G. Wenman, Mr. D. Higgs. Previous Results High Jump, under 14 ..,....... ...... ....., .... . . . . 1. Idiens 14' 2 1, 2. King, 3. Browne High jump, under 16 ...,. .... . 2.1. Hartman I 14' 8fM4 J, 2. Cheeke, 3. Simpson High Jump, open .. .......,......,...., ......,.,,,. 1 . Branson 15' 15'M4 j, 2. Turner, 3. Bell Long Jump, under 14.2 ......, 2 ,.... 1. Coyle 113' 69M4 J, 2. Huntley II and Butler Long Jump under 16 ....... ...... 1. Annan 117, OMHJ, 2. Cheeke, 3. Simpson Long Jumpi Cricket Ball, open 2 2 221. Turner 117, 11 j, 2. Barker I, 3. Branson open .l. Morrison 183 yds. 0 ft. 6 ins.j, 2. Branson, 3. Bell Sports Day Results 100 yds., under 10 I .. ...... 2.1. Wenman 116 secs.1, 2. Tyrrell, 3. Smither 100 yds., under 11. 21. Grosskleg 114 3X5 secs.J, 2. Appleton, 3. Wenman 100 yds., under 12.. . ......, . .1. Price 115 1X5 secs.1, 2. Storr, 3. Brown II 100 yds., under 1-1 . ,....,,,. 1. Coyle 113 1X5 secs.1, 2. Huntley II, 3. Butler 100 yds., under 16 1. Cheeke 111 3X5 seCs.j, 2. Simpson, 3. Williams 100 yds., open . . . 1. Branson 111 115 secs.J, 2. Rooper, 3. Legg 220 yds under 13- . ..... .1. Cabeldu 135 secsj, 2. King, 3. Brown II 220 yds under 14 . .... 2 .1. Coyle 131 115 secs.J, 2. Savale, 3. Cabeldu 220 yds., under 16 21. Simpson 127 1X5 secs.J, 2. Cheeke, 3. Barker II 220 yds open . .. ,1. Branson 125 3X5 secs.1, 2. Legg, 3. Rooper 440 yds underll .. .. .. . .1. Coyle 175 secs.j, 2. Savale, 3. Cabeldu 410 yds under 16. 1. Simpson 165 375 secs.1, 2. Caswell, 3. Archibald -1-10 yds open . 2 . 1. Barker I 158 1X5 seCs.j, 2. Fenton, 3. Shaw Half Mile, open..1. Barker I 12 mins. 20 2X5 secsj, 2. Kendell, 3. Hartman I One Mile, open.. 2. .1. Legg 15 mins. 12 secs.j, 2. Barker I, 3. Jackson 120 yds. Hurdles, under 16. 2 1. Annan 118 secs.1, 2. Cheeke, 3. Sheahan 120 yds. Hurdles, open. . . 21. Turner 117 3X5 secs.j, 2. Rooper, 3. Rose Inter-House 400 yds. Junior Relay ..... ..... . 2 . 2 . ..... . . ................... ....2.Founders' Old Boys Race . 2 ....... . . .... ..... . . . .1. Cox, 2. Calton, 3. Burnett 400 yds. Relay, Old Boys V. The School . , .... ..... O ld Boys 144 1X5 secs.j Junior Champion . .... 2 ..... . .......... 2 2.Coyle, 12 pts. Intermediate Champion 2 . .... . ............... Senior Champion Cheeke, 11 pts. Branson 12 pts. Interhouse Championship 1. Founders' . . .. ..... .1280 pts. 2, Brentwood .... . .......... 6-1 pts. C. F. G. 16 '19 ...J First XV RUGBY FOOTBALL, 1951-1952 In addition to F. B. Roome. who was elected Captain. and H. H. Bell, Vice-Captain. only three other members of the success- ful 195O-51 side were available. and it was evident that 1951-1952 was to be a rebuilding season. Such a season it proved to be. of the eleven matches played five being won. four lost and two drawn. The forwards improved as the season progressed and at the end gave an excellent account of themselves. The backs were weak. seldom being together in attack and never dependable in defence. They were saved from complete mediocrity by the ability and determination of Barker I. who gave some fine displays at outside half. Colours were awarded to T. Barker. T. E. Robinson and J. D. Orford. The side was as follows: F. B. Roome. H. H. Bell. J. A. Campbell. C. D. Branson. T. E. Robinson. ,I T. Barker. D. Orford, R. H. Sundt. M. Turner. D. L. Mason. H. Shaw. M. D. Kendell. G. H. Jackson. N. T. Haley. A. K. Goodacre. The Colts' side enjoyed another very successful season. both St. George's School and Shawnigan Lake School being defeated in home and away matches. Both House Nlatches were won. the Senior easily. by Founders' House. R. XV. 17 FIRST FIFTEEN MATCHES SCHOOL V. OAK BAY HIGH SCHOOL. DRAWN 0-0 Throughout the game the forward play was vigorous but unintelligent, and a perfectly dry ball was wasted.Neither line was ever in serious danger. the opposing outsides having few oppor- tunites and showing a great lack of ability in the use of them. Of the School backs Shaw tackled well and displayed a will- ingness to run with the ball. Bell. at full back, was adequate. Forward, the School showed promise. Roome and Campbell, the old hands, were good, while Robinson, Orford and Mason put in much solid work. SCHOOL v. OAK BAY HIGH SCHOOL. LOST O-3 The second match against Oak Bay High School was again disappointing. As in the previous game little effort was made to open up the play and a most abortive forward scramble resulted. In this rough and tumble the School, playing without Roome, their Captain. stood up well. Campbell being outstanding. Behind the scrum the School outsides failed dismally in every department, only Bell and Shaw coming out of the game with any credit. The only score came late in the second half when a High School wing gathered a rolling ball cleanly and dashed over un- opposed to score an unconverted try. SCHOOL y. OAK BAY HIGH SCHOOL. WON 3-O. Playing without Campbell the School forwards gave a prom- ising display. fully holding their own in all departments. They also scored the only try of the game, the credit going to Roome, although Mason and Haley were closely involved. Behind the scrum the School was clearly superior. Barker, at outside half. and Branson and Turner, the centres, had a good match. The passing and handling showed improvement, and Turner in particular showed thrust. Territorially the School had a distinct advantage and might easily have scored three times without reply. SCHOOL y. OAK BAY HIGH SCHOOL. XVON 10-0 Throughout the first half the School forwards outplayed their opponents in the loose and fully held their own in the tight. The backs, in consequence, had rather more of the ball than in previous matches, and. though they finished badly and wasted many an opportunity, they were better together than in any previous game. Turner was full of thrust and always dangerous and he it was who opened the scoring. running through a badly placed defence to score near the posts for Barker I to convert. After half time the School continued to have the better of 18 the play. the High School showing nothing of a constructive nature behind the scrum and fighting it out with their pack. Failure to pass lost the School many a try, Turner being particularly guilty in this respect. Late in the game the School scored again when Campbell picked a loose ball and forced himself over between the posts. Barker I added the extra points and the School had won I0-O. On the play the score might well have been 20-U but the finishing was bad and there was much selfish play. SCHOOL v. VICTORIA COLLEGE. LOST O-3 A fairly even game with a fairly strong Victoria College side resulted in a win for the visitors by the only try scored. Play was mainly of a forward nature, neither set of backs showing to advantage. The School forwards, for whom Campbell was outstanding, stuck to their job well and fully held their own. The heeling from the loose was too slow, however, and the backs were afforded few chances. Among the backs Branson did quite well at outside half and Shaw did some good things in defence. The only try came late in the game, after a period of steady pressure by the College. the School never threatening seriously. In addition to Campbell both Bell, at fullback, and Orford, in the pack, came out of the game with credit. SCHOOL v. ST. GEORGFXS SCHOOL. LOST 3-19 The School was well beaten at Brocton Point, Vancouver. by St. George's School, by two goals and three tries 119 pointsl to a try 113 points l. The game opened with some very even play mainly of a for- ward nature. Great keenness was evident but the marking was very close and neither line was in real danger. The School opened the scoring when Turner, taking a bad pass at his feet and pressing the defence closely, reached the St. George's line, where Haley, who was in close support, fell on a loose ball to score far out. Rooper made a splendid attempt to convert from near the touch line but the ball hit the cross bar. St. George's then attacked. and almost immediately equalized, when a bad mistake by Mason led to a try which was not im- proved. Shortly after this, after several scrums on the School line. the St. George's outside half went straight through to score a try which should have been averted. The School then pressed but despite strenuous efforts were unable to score and at half time were still three points down, although territorially they had had a fair share of the game. Campbell played a magnificent first half: tackling with tremendous effect he did three men's work through- out, and it was in large part due to his prodigious efforts that the School was still in the game at the change over. After the restart. with Campbell obviously not himself follow- ing an injury. the School was hard pressed. The great weight advantage enjoyed by St. George's made itself felt more and more as the match progressed and their forwards dominated the game. 19 In the closing stages the School was forced to concede two goals and a try. On two occasions big forwards ploughed through from scrums on the School line, and clever play by the opposing outside half brought another try. During this period of stress Barker I was very prominent in defence for the School. He tackled well, kicked with effect and was by far the best of the backs. In losing 19-3 the School was not disgraced but it was beaten forward by far bigger and stronger men. Some members of the School pack failed to stand the pace as they should have done, and far too much was left to the incomparable Campbell and to Orford, who also acquitted himself nobly. SCHOOL v. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL. LOST 3-17 Playing away the School was well and truly beaten by a goal and four tries my 17 pointsl to a try 13 pointsl. This was the first loss to Shawnigan Lake School since 1940. Shawnigan opened strongly and, after one or two nice move- ments, opened their account with a try on the right wing. The goal was kicked. They continued to attack and found the School defence badly positioned especially in the centre, where Branson and Turner were very weak. The School forwards seemed to work hard, but they were outplayed in the line out and consistently beaten to the ball by quicker and more determined men. As a result the Shawnigan backs showed to advantage and made the School outsides appear second-rate. The School tackling was pitiful, only Barker I and Shaw of the backs and Campbell of the forwards offering adequate opposition. Two more tries were conceded before half time and the School was 11 points down at the breather. After the restart some even play took place before Barker I was nearly over after a short run and Haley fell on a loose ball for the Schoolls only try, which Barker failed to convert. From then on School was never dangerous and had to concede two more tries. both from splendid movements among the backs. Neither try was converted. The School had an unhappy day. Outplayed in all depart- ments. they defended badly and showed definite lack of condition. Roome and Orford played hard but without effect. and only Barker I. Campbell and Shaw came out of the match with credit. SCHOOL v. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL. WON 14-3 The return match with Shawnigan Lake School, played at home. resulted in a meritorious win for the School by a goal and three tries 1 14 pointsl to a try t3 pointsl. For the first ten minutes it was all Shawnigan, whose backs were a constant threat, During this period the School were saved once by Bellls splendid tackle but a little later the defence was broken in the centre and a fine try resulted. It was not converted. This reverse seemed to give the School the spur they so badly 20 needed and from this point they never looked back. The forwards suddenly began to play with great zest and gradually drove Shawnigan back to their line where Sundt got his hands on a loose ball and a try was awarded. Barker kicked a splendid goal and the School led 5-3. The School backs were now having more of the ball and. on the whole, doing quite well with it. They lacked the pace to finish their movements, however, and it was the pack who were the real danger. forcing Shawnigan to touch down several times before half time. After the breather the School continued in the same dominant vein and very shortly. from a scramble on the Shawnigan line, Sundt was again successful in a pounce on a loose ball. Barker failed to convert this try which was at the flag. The School for- wards now controlled the game and the backs received more than their share of the ball. They backed up intelligently and there was a general willingness to pass. Finally Branson, who was prom- inent at this stage, went over at the flag after a short run. Barker failed to goal. just before the end the School scored their final try when Orford, who worked very hard throughout, forced himself over far out. Barker again failed to improve and the School won ll-3. In turning the tables on a team which had beaten them decisively two weeks previously the School put up a splendid show. The forwards all played with more fire than in previous matches and subdued their opposite numbers. Behind the scrum there was also a noticeable improvement in dash and cohesion. Branson had his best match to date and Barker fully maintained his good form. SCHOOL v. ST. GEORGFXS SCHOOL. DRAWN 3-3 Playing at home the School gave a very keen and spirited display and were rather unfortunate in having to be content with a 3-3 draw. each side scoring a try. The game opened at a fast pace but marking was very close and neither side appeared dangerous behind the scrum. The for- ward play was keen to a degree and here the School, though heavily outweighed, held a slight advantage. Some better play took place in the St. George's half but it was nearly half time before any score resulted and it was Barker who was responsible. Picking up a loose ball from behind a melee he dashed ten yards on the blind side, where there was barely room for his feet, and crossed at the flag. He lost the ball as he went down but Kendell. who was in support. gained possession and the try was awarded to him. Barker failed to convert and the School led 3-0 at half time on their merits. After the restart play was largely confined to the forwards and continued to be very vigorous with no quarter being given. The School all but added to their lead on two occasions, and on the first of these were really very unfortunate when Branson picked his way through the ruck and was actually over and falling when a desperate tackler seized his jersey and pulled him back 21 inches from the line and under the posts. A little later a stronger runner than Archibald would have scored far out but here again a try was narrowly averted. St. George's also had their chances and forced the School to touch down twice. With time running out they made desperate efforts and two minutes from the end they were successful when their outside half side-stepped his way through the centre and scored after a short run. The try was not converted and a draw resulted. The game. though vigorous to a degree, was singularly lacking in incident, the abilities and the opportunities of the outsides being limited. The School had given their best performance of the season, however. in that, though heavily outweighed, they had earned rather the better of a drawn game and that against a team which had beaten them soundly earlier in the season. Branson did quite well at centre and all the older forwards played sterling games, but it was Barker at outside half and Campbell at break who once again earned the palm, both playing extremely courageous and spirited football. SCHOOL v. THE OLD BOYS. LOST 9-22 The Old Boys raised a very strong side for this fixture and had no trouble in winning by two goals and four tries C22 pointsj to a penalty goal and two tries 19 points r. Throughout the first half the School showed to advantage. They opened their account when Barker was successful with a penalty. and a little later went further ahead when Turner scored near the posts. Barker failed to convert. The Old Boys scored twice late in the half. John Shipley kicking the goal on one occasion, and they led 8-6 at the changeover. After half time the Old Boys asserted themselves and their experience and weight proved too much for the School. A goal and three tries were added and of these the most noteworthy were one through the fine individual effort of R. Shipley. and another the result of the masterly initiation of R. Calton and the dash of H. Burnett. The School added to their score late in the game when Goodacre fell on a loose ball following a scrum on the Old Boys' Line. The try was not converted. For the School Barker was in a class by himself behind the scrum, while in the pack Roome, Campbell, Robinson and Orford showed to advantage. SCHOOL v. J.B.A.A. XVON 19-5 In this. the final game of the season, the School proved to be too strong for the J.B.A.A. second division side, and won by two goals and three tries i 19 pointsl to a goal 45 pointsl. Though giving away some weight the School was a more experienced side and were superior in all departments. Barker again had an excellent match, scoring two tries and kicking two goals, Robinson, who had put in much solid work throughout the 22 year. ended the season with a try while Legg showed pace and judgment on the wing and scored on two occasions. Late in the game the .I.l3.A.A. broke through the centre and scored between the posts. The try was converted and the School won 19-5. R. YV. RUGBY CHARACTERS ROOME QCaptainl-An extremely hard-working front row forward. Bustling in the loose and an honest worker in the tight. Rather excit- able, and his tackling and handling could be improved. BELL CVice-Captainl-Started the season well at fullback after a long delay but because of injury was slow to regain his form. An excellent kick, an adequate tackle, but somewhat slow to gather. SUNDT QScrum Halfl-His increased weight and height together with lack of condition made for too slow a service from the base of the scrum, and he did not stand the pace as well as in the past. Courageous and tackled well. BARKER I CStand Off Halfl-Outstanding both in attack and defence. Lacked deception and pace but was determined to a degree and very dangerous near the line. His hands were safe, and his tackling keen and sure. His defensive kicking wasugood but in attack the short kick was neglected. Gave some fine displays, and invariably set a fine example by his courageous and spirited play. BRANSON CCentre Three-Quarterl-Possessed a good knowledge of the game but though he had a good match or two never developed to the degree anticipated. Pace was not lacking but he seldom ran with the necessary thrust. Handled and kicked adequately but was hesitant in defence. TURNER CCentre Three-Quarterl-A determined runner with sufficient pace and adequate hands, but he combined poorly and was lacking in condition. Very weak defensively but he has it in him to correct this and other faults. SHAW CWing Three-Quarterl-Rather lacking in pace and his handling is faulty. An excellent tackle and a player of promise. KENDELL CWing Three-Quarterj-An improved player who is beginning to run with more determination. His defence is weak as yet and his handling uncertain. ROBINSON-An improved forward. Hooked with success and bustled in the loose. Always gave of his best and had a very good season. MASON-A good front row forward in the tight and useful in the line out, but too slow in the loose. Played quite well in spurts but lacked condition. ORFORD-Excellent in the second row where he was an honest pusher. A terrific worker in the loose and played the game at top speed from start to finish, One of the year's successes. GOODACRE-A keen and greatly improved second row forward. Rather slow, but a hard worker both in the tight and the loose. Tackled well, and always gave of his best. CAMPBELL-Playing his second year as a break he was the side's out- standing forward. A tireless worker who neither asked nor gave quarter. Keen and deadly in his tackling, inspirational in his determination and spirit. Played magnificently throughout the season, particularly when the side was up against it, and loved football. HALEY-An improved back row forward. Useful in the loose, and tackled well on occasion, but lacked the stamina to go all out all the time. JACKSON-Despite his lack of weight a most useful break. Tackled and handled well and was invariably most unselfish. Appeared also at full- back and at scrum half, playing cool and intelligent football in both positions. An extremely promising player. 23 . First XI CRICKET, 1952 Of the seven matches plaved bv the lst Xl only the home flame against Shawnigan Lake School and the final match of the season against the Navv were won. The first of the Cowichan matches was creditablv drawn. and reverses were experienced at the hands of Cowichan, St. Georgels School, Shawnigan Lake School and a combined Oak Bav and lncogs side- Challoner. who captained the side well, led the bowlers, his 30 wickets costing him 130 runs. and he received excellent support from Huntlev ll. who took 19 for 108. The batting was very weak, onlv Simpson. Challoner and Huntlev I having averages of slightly more than ten. The Clayton Cup was won bv Challoner's Xl, and Founders' House was successful in the House Blatch. The School was represented on the Victoria representative side under l8 bv S. lloffat. G. G. Rooper. and R. H. Sundt. The annual match with Vancouver was played in Vancouver this vear and Victoria was once again successful. The l95'2 Xl was as follows: R. R. Challoner. H. H. Bell, G. G. Rooper. S. lloffat. R. H. Sundt. D. L. Mason, A. Campbell. H. I. F. Simpson. D. Huntley. G. IW. Fox and T. Barker. No colours were awarded. 2-l FIRST ELEVEN MATCHES SCHOOL v. CONVICHAN C.C. The School opened the season in promising fashion at home. the game being a draw with the School nine runs behind with two wickets in hand at the close. Both Challoner 15 for 121 and Huntley I Q-1 for 161 bowled well, and Challoner, with 32 not out. batted confidently. COWVICHAN C.C. Heppenstall, bld. Challoner 0 Sundt, bld. Anderson ll UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Dyson, bld. Challoner Gledden, 1.b.w. Challoner Lisle, bld. Huntley I Webber, l.b.w. Challoner Hayner, bld. Huntley I l'Valton, bld. Huntley I Frederick, ct. Challoner bld Huntley I ,,e. Anderson, ct. Fox bld. Barker I 22 Flint, bld. Challoner as McAdam, not out ., 1. Extras E, 1, Total E E, Huntley I, bld. Heppenstall 1 2 Rooper, ct. Heppenstall bld. Lisle 4 Challoner, not out 32 Mason, bld. Anderson 2 Bell, ct. Frederick bld. Lisle 0 Simpson, st. Gledden bld. Anderson 1 Campbell, st. Gledden bld. Anderson 4 Roome, st. Gledden bld. Heppenstall 8 Barker I, not out E so 1 Fox, did not bat Extras L, 2 Total Qfor 8 wicketsj 67 SCHOOL v. COWICHAN C.C. In the return match with the Cowichan C.C. the School batted dismally and were all out for 16. The out cricket was much more satisfactory and the School did well to dismiss the home side for 65. Challoner took four for thirteen. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Sundt, bld. Heppenstall 1 Huntley I, bld. Walton . .1 Rooper, bld. Walton Challoner, ct. Anderson bld. Green , ,E ,E Mason, bld. Heppenstall ,, Fox, bld. Heppenstall E E, .. Barker 1, run out .. , Bell, bld. Green ., Campbell, bld. Flint Roome, bld. Anderson , E Queale, not out . Extras .. E, Total ,E COWICHAN C.C. Frederick, bld. Challoner E 2 Elliot, ct. Bell bld. Challoner. E 0 Gledden, not out , , 35 Baiss, bld. Challoner , . 0 Lonsdale, run out , 1 Dyson, bld. Huntley I IO Heppenstall, ct. Campbell bld. Barker I is 12 Green, ct. K bld. Challoner . 0 Flint, ct. Campbell bld. Barker I 0 Anderson, bld. Barker I 0 lNalt0n, run out , L E . 1 Extras , ,. 4- Total 65 SCHOOL v. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL Shawnigan Lake batted miserably and offered no opposition to Challoner 16 for 61 and Huntlel I 14 for 71. Queale caught an excellent catch at square leg and Shawnigan were out for 13. The few runs required were made for the loss of Sundt's wicket, and Huntley I went on to make 34 in promising fashion. The School were 66 for 5 at the close. SHAVVNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL Kaye, ct. Fox bld. Challoner ,ee,ee 0 Goodenough, bld. Huntley I .,e,e O Maclnnes, ct. Bell bld Huntley I -l Bellm, ct. Queale bld. Challoner 3 Coate, bld. Huntley I 3 3 0 Hunter, bld. Challoner 1 Banks, bld. Challoner 3 0 Gaffney, bld. Huntley I 3 3 Orvald, bld. Challoner 33 3 2 Brooks, not out ,,,., eee, 3 3 ee.e 33 ,v,,se ,,i. 3 33 0 Wilson II, ct. Bell bld. Challoner 0 Extras 3 3 3 33 0 Total 3 33 3 33 33 13 UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Sundt, run out 33 3 3333 3333333.3..3333.,,3333r3.. 3 3 3 Huntley I, not out 33333333 3rr3r3333,,3333333r3r333 3 -1- Rooper, ct. Banks bld. Hunter 11 Challoner, ct. 8: bld. Bellm ,33333 11 Barker I, run out 33333 33333333,3333,33333,33,3 O Campbell, ct. Gaffney bld. Kaye 2 Bell, not out 333333 3333333333 33333333 r33333333,33333333,3, 1 Fox, did not bat Simpson, did not bat Queale, did not bat Mason, did not bat Extras 33 3 3.,33333333333333333333 3333333 3 4 Total ffor 5 wicketsl 66 SCHOOL v. ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL Playing at home the School were well beaten by St. George's by an innings and two runs. Simpson had a good match, taking 5 for 16 and showing a lack of timidity with the bat which might well have been copied by others. Moffat made a bright 23 in the School's second innings but there were many complete failures. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL First Innings Huntley I, bld. Jesson O Sundt, run out 3 2 Challoner, l.b.w. Tait 33 3 1 Rooper, bld. ,lesson 0 Moffat, ct. Anton bld. Tait l Queale, ct. Mercer bld. Jesson 1 Campbell, bld. Tait 3 O Bell, bld. Tait 3 3333 O Fox, ct. Fletcher bld. ,lesson 6 Simpson, not out 33 3 9 Barker I, bld, Tait 0 Extras 3 3 Total 33 3 3 23 ST. GEORGES SCHOOL Money, bld. Huntley I 33 -I Tynan I, run out 33 33 O Jesson, bld. Challoner 3 3 12 Tait, bld. Simpson 3 29 Fletcher, ct. Huntley I bld. Simpson 3 3 3 l3 Tynan II, ct. Barker I bld. Simpson 3 33 1 Irvin, bld. Challoner 3 3333. 0 Anton, bld. Simpson 3 3 1 Tyson, bld. Challoner 0 Mercer, ct. Moffat, bld. Simpson 33333 33 3 3 5 Taylor, not out 33 3 33333333 33 6 Extras 33 333 .3 -l Total 33 3 3333333 3 E Second Innings bld. Tait 3 33 333333 1 not ont 3 33333 3333 3 bld. Tynan I 0 bld. jesson 0 Ct. Irvin, bld. Jesson .3 3333333 33333.33, 2 3 bld. Tynan I 333. 0 l.b.w. ,lesson 333333 5 bld. Jesson 33 .3 33333333 3 1 ht. wkt. bld. Tait .33333.33333333 33,3 0 Ct. Fletcher, bld. .lesson ..3333333 3333 6 bld. Tynan I 3333333 33333333333333 3333 2 Extras 333.333 3333 3333 3 3 3 9 Total 33.33 3 333333333 50 SCHOOL v. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL 'INCOGSI AND OAK BAY C.C. The combined Clubs were unfortunately much too strong and the game was a disappointing one. Challoner took three of the four wickets which fell for 33 runs. and Campbell held a very good catch. 'INCOGS' AND OAK BAY Melly, ct. Campbell bld. Simpson 30 Gauvreau, ct. Bell bld. Challoner i 19 Colquhoun, not out 27 Thornton, bld. Challoner O W'hite, bld. Challoner 8 Stewart, not out i 8 Calton, did not bat Burnett, H. C., did not bat Genge, did not bat VVhittaker, did not bat UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Huntley I, bld. Genge 6 Sundt, ct. ck bld. Genge 3 Rooper, ct. White bld. Genge 0 Challoner, std. Burnett bld. Genge . 5 Barker I, ct. Whittaker bld. Genge , O Campbell, l.b.w. Stewart 11 Queale, bld. Melly' 18 Fox, ct. Whittaker bld. Stewart 4 Bell, ct. Whittaker, bld. Wlenman, R., did not bat Stewart , 2 Extras , 2 Simpson, ct. Stewart, bld. Colquohoun , 3 Mason, not out , 2 Extras 2 Total ffor 4 wicketsj 94 Total , 56 SCHOOL v. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL Huntley I 116 for 18h and Challoner Q4 for 223 bowled well and the School made few mistakes in dismissing Shawnigan for 46 runs. The School batting was again feeble, and after Challoner left wickets were simply thrown away until Simpson and Mason came together. These two made a verv fine effort to pull the match out of the fire. Simpson dented the pavilion roof with a magnificent six but, after he had refused two half-vollevs and Mason a full pitch, the latter was bowled and Shawnigan won by one run. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Kaye, bld. Huntley I.. . O Huntley I, bld. Hunter , 0 Bellm, ct. 8: bld. Huntley I 8 Sundt, bld. Hunter H 6 Maclnnes, ct. Moffat, bld. Challoner, bld. Hunter i 12 Challoner . 21 Goodenough, not out ..... 5 Wlilson, bld. Huntley I ,. 0 Coates, bld. Huntley I ..,, i O Hunter, bld. Challoner 2 Osvald, ct. Bell bld. Challoner 0 Banks, ct. Moffat bld. Challoner 2 Brooks, bld. Huntley I i is 1 Gaffney, bld. Huntley I i 1 Extras ,.,, ..... , 6 Total .gi Moffat, ct. Goodenough bld. Hunter ,.., , . . , 3 Rooper, bld. Bellm . 0 Campbell, bld. Bellm , , W ,. i i 0 Simpson, not out . . 13 Bell, ct. W'ilson bld. Hunter , , 0 Fox, std. Maclnnes bld. Hunter . i , 0 Barker I, ct. W'ilson bld. Hunter ., 3 Mason, bld. Goodenough , H 7 1 Extras . i . i .,.. Total 45 SCHOOL v. H.M.C.S. NADEN A very weak side from Naden were no match for the School, who won by seven wickets. Challoner took 5 for 15 and Huntley I 3 for ll. The School indulged in some light-hearted bat- ting in making 115. H.M.C.S. NADEN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Roberts, l.b.w. Challoner , , 10 Huntley I, ct. Rose, bld. Goddard, bld. Huntley I . 10 Langley ,,,,.,, ffff, .,,...,. . . Langley, bld. Challoner 0 Sundt, ct. Goddard, bld. Rose, ct. 8: bld. Challoner .. . 0 Roberts . Baker, bld. Huntley I . -l Challoner, ct. Roberts, bld Tyler, ct. Moffat bld. Challoner O Goddard .... Hazel, not out . C .... 2 Moffat, bld. Goddard Mayo, run out . C . . .... . 0 Simpson, ct. Goddard, bld Noon, ct. Fox bld. Huntley I O Langley . C .... .......... . L Greathed, ct. 8 bld. Challoner... 0 Rooper, bld. Langley I Extras .... . 2 Total - Q Campbell, ct. Goddard bld Roberts .... Bell, retired , .... .. .,.... .,...,. , Fox, l.b.w. Goddard ,...... .. Barker I, not out . I Mason, not out I.. Extras .. ,.., I Total CRICKET CHARACTERS CHALLONER fCaptainj-As a bowler he maintained an excellent length and usually managed to do a little with the ball in the air. Patient as a batsman and came on considerably. Good in the field both in the air and on the ground. Captained the side with judgment and enthusiasm. BELL fVice-Captainj-As a hitter he seldom came off as his defence was non-existent. Erratic with the ball and bowled far too many loose ones. Possessed good hands and did well in the field. SUNDT-lN'ith the bat he possessed a fair defence but did not have a good season, never developing as was anticipated. A poor judge of a run and slow in the field. ROOPER-Far more aggressive with the bat than in the past, and dealt vigorously with loose balls particularly on the leg side. In defence his footwork is weak and he fails to watch the ball carefully. There is room for much improvement in the field. MOFFAT'-Aggressive with the bat and possessed a fair defence. Keen, though rather light-hearted, as a bowler, but he can turn the ball and will take wickets when he develops more control. Excellent in the field and worth his place for this alone. A promising all-rounder. HUNTLEY I-Successful as a bowler, he maintained a good length, turn- ing the ball slightly from the off. Has also shown promise with the bat though rather languid and passive as yet. Safe in the field. CAMPBELL-Though not very successful in matches he nevertheless came on considerably with the bat, being much more confident and aggres- sive than in the past. Useful in the field and always gave of his best. SIMPSON-Very much improved with both bat and ball. A nervous starter, but he is quite aggressive and will make runs when his defence improves. Distinctly promising as a bowler and should be very success- 28 ful next year. His catching and his ground fielding are weak but could be brought up to standard by regular practice. FOX-Keen, and will make runs when his defence improves. With the ball he has promise and a more serious attitude towards this phase of thc game would do wonders. Excellent in the field both on the ground and in the air. MASON-His hands are not good enough, and he lacks the agility to keep wicket well, but he was keen and developed into a fairly efficient stopper. BARKER I-He has ability in all departments of the game. A more vital interest could make him a valuable member of the side. R. W. SOCCER During the season a number of games was played with Glen- lyon and St. Michael's. The result was one victory and one defeat with each school. At the beginning of the season the team was strong on the defence but woefully weak in attack. As the season wore on, however, this was largely rectified and, after losing to both schools, we managed to get our revenge by defeating both of them. We lost a good Captain in McLaughlin at Christmas, but his place was ably taken by Jaffray. who captained the side for the rest of the season. This year we fielded a bantam,' team which gave a good account of itself by defeating Glenlyon Bantams 1-0. This team was captained by Wenman. The most keenly contested game of the season was the Inter- House match. Both sides went all out to win, but the game resulted in a draw, there being no score. Boas II and Cabeldu deserve mention, the former for his good work in goal, and the latter for scoring five goals in one game. L. C. S. TENNIS The Tennis Courts were as popular as ever this year. The Finals were played on June 19th. The Singles were won by Bran- son, who defeated Campbell 8-6. 6-0, thereby establishing a new record in the School by winning the Championship four years in succession. There was much keener competition among the Juniors this year and a higher standard of play was exhibited. Fox won the Junior Championship by defeating Barker II 6-2, 6-3 and was awarded the Queale Cup. Branson was awarded the Barnacle Cup and Campbell his Tennis Colours. L. C. S. 29 Boxing Champions THE GYMNASIUM AND BGXING Gymnasium activities came to a climax when the Boxing Tournament and the Junior Gymnastic Competition were held at the end of the Spring term. In the junior Gym Competition it was fitting that the most consistent performers during the year won their respective divisions, viz.-Remove A, Ferris: Remove B, Cabeldu: Shell, Ridland. Squad results were-Remove A. No. l-Ferris tGapt.'J, Seever, Dantz Remove B, No. 2-Aish qCapt. b, Boas IH, Kingg Shell, No. 1-Beban 1Capt.w. Ridland, Grosskleg. Ferris in Remove A was outstanding. Unfortunately the outstanding bout of the Boxing Tourna- ment took place during the preliminaries-that between Audain and Annan. However. the Finals produced some good boxing before an enthusiastic audience. Outstanding were Preston v. Ferris and Mackenzie v. Cohen, the first-mentioned gaining the decision by a close margin in each case. Cohen tit was his first experience in the ringl put up a wonderful show against the more experienced 'Golden Gloves.' A rousing bout by the 'Heavies' resulted in a 30 popular decision for Campbell. The detailed results follow: Dust Wleight . . Mayo III 169 lbs.J 1F1 Paper WVeight Boas ll 185 lbs.1 1F1 Fly Weight Savale 191 lbs.1 1B1 Bantam Weight Hartman II 1 102 lbs.1 1FJ Feather Weight Preston 1 11-1 lbs.1 1B1 Light 1Veight Mackenzie 1126 lbs1 1B1 Welter YVeight Tozer 1 138 lbs.1 1F1 Middle X1Veight Turner 1 1-15 lbs. 1 1B1 Lt.-Heavy Weight Branson 1156 lbs.1 1F1 Heavy XVeight 2 Campbell 1 180 lbs.J 1F1 The Inter-House Points were Foundersl-17, Brentwood--13. Our grateful thanks are due to the judges, Mr. G. Tyson, Capt. NV. B. Holms, R.C.N. 1Rtd.1 and Brig. F. N. Cabeldu. C.B.E., D.S.O., ED. w. A. CROSS COUNTRY The Inter-Services College, Royal Roads, held their Invitation Cross Country Run during the Christmas Term. The home team won the event as usual but were very closely pressed by Victoria High School. University School took third place of the six teams entered and finished as follows: Legg 15th, jackson 16th, Fenton 24th, Simpson 26th. There were 39 runners, the WVinnner's time being 21 miutes 15 seconds. Legg came in in 23 minutes 04 seconds and Jackson in 23 minutes 09 seconds. The School's Annual Cross Country was run on April -ith and was won by Legg, who had run third last year. Second place was taken by Jackson and third by Annan. Founders' House. with the first five men home, beat Brentwood House easily. The Robertson Cup for the first Junior home was won by Cabeldu, who placed 17th, in a field of 100, and another small boy who did well was VVenman, who although only nine years old placed -12nd, and was the fourth junior to finish. During the Easter Term Victoria High School were invited to race around the School course. The race was judged on a team basis, Victoria High School proving to be much the better team. Legg, who finished 5th, and Jackson 8th, led the School. Hartman I, Simpson, Orford and Hill I completed the Schoolis first six. SWIMMING Under Mr. Angus's energetic control the Tank has once again proved an attractive and invaluable adjunct to our activities, and the Swimming Sports, which were held on june 8th, produced some fine racing. Founders' was eventually victorious, but the 31 Relays, in particular, were very closely contested. For the last event this year four members of the Staff lowered their creaking limbs into the depths to prove to the Junior School that age means nothing where Schoolmasters are concerned. Unfortunately the progress of their First-Leg Swimmer Cwho shall remain anonymous D was more stately than effective, and, in spite of a spirited final dash by Mr. Higgs, Junior School ultimately won by a quarter of a length. XVe understand that the roof has now been repaired-it was raised considerably by the vociferous support of the Junior School fans. RESULTS- Beginnersi Race- 1. Throne CFD C15 2X5 secs.D 2. Connorton CBD 3. Ridland CBD ' 40 Yards Free Style, under 14- 1. Harvey CBD C28 secs.D 2. Cabeldu CFD 3. Johaneson CBD 40 Yards Free Style, under 16- 1. Anderson CFD C23 3X5 secs.D 2. Gillam CFD ' 3. Mackenzie CBD 40 Yards Back Stroke, open- 1. Leggatt CFD C33 secs.D 2. Caswell CBD 3. Seever CBD 40 Yards Breast Stroke, open- 1. Barnett CFD C30 2X5 secs.D 2. Leggatt CFD 3. Caswell CBD 60 Yards Free Style, open! 1. Anderson CFD C40 1X5 secs.D 2. Barnett CFD, Caswell CBD Diving, open- 1. Ferris CBD C21.7 pts.D 2. Anderson CFD C20.l pts.D 3. Dant CFD, Seever CBD C19.9 pts.D Junior Relay- l. Brentwood C50 secs.D 2. Founders' Senior Relay- l. Founders, C47 secs.D 2. Brentwood Relay, Junior School v. The Staff- 1. Junior School 2. The Staff CTi1nekeepers participatingD The individual Championship was won by Anderson. C. F. G. 32 I 2' -1? 'I' . ,, 4 4 Q.-1518 11753 -D' 'Q . xnf . 51- IYERSITX T LTA 170 If -f CORPS JUNE, 1952 90 -.. 's e I Q I HOCKEY Little Grass Hockey was played this year, only two games being arranged for the lst XI before the rains came and the change was made to Rugby Football. On both these occasions scratch sides were too strong for the School. The School were well served by Challoner, who has a flair for the game and played intelligently. Roome, Branson, jackson and Simpson were also promising performers. With the promise of more competition next year it is hoped that the standard of Hockey throughout the School will be improved. Professor H. V. lN'arren brought over two Junior teams from University Hill School during the Easter Term. As in the past the visitors showed what wonders can be accomplished by regular games and good coaching. The School learnt a good deal from these games and, if they could be arranged during our own season, in the Christmas Term, much would be done for the calibre of play. R. W. CADET CORPS Readers are referred to the 1951 Report for details of our progress, as the course of events this year has been strikingly similar. We have been blessed. once again, with a quartet of extremely efficient Officers, which was elected early in the session and soon demonstrated the efficacy of this democratic procedure. No praise can be too high for Cadet-Capt. S. Fenton, who shouldered his burden with energy, capability and initiative. He was ably supported by Cadet-Lieuts. Branson, Challoner and Mason and by C. S. M. Roome. YVe are told that even a modified form of 'Pack Drill reappeared on the Square. Possible sufferers can console themselves with the thought that any 'G.M.T.' that they may be called upon to undergo in the future will bring few surprises. Inspection Day CWVed., May l4th.l, when the results of some months of arduous training were seen, echoed last year's success. Some onlookers who should know were heard to state that this year's Drill reached an even higher level. We modestly refrain from venturing an opinion, but Major-General C. Vokes. C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., G.O.C. NVestern Command. indicated that he was more than satisfied. The Area Officers awarded the Palm for the best Platoon to No. l lLieut. Bransonl-the steadiest of a commend- ably steady trio. A word in season should go to M1'. Cropper, that Back-Room Youth of age and experience and Front-Room Organizer of few words and happy results. All Ranks of Unit G71' may like to be reassured that their concrete tribute paid to him qtogether with the charitable gesture made to this unworthy reporterj iwas appre- 33 ciated and enjoyed to the full. Wle are exceedingly grateful, too, to Mr. A. G. Higgs for his expert eleventh-hour efforts with the Band, and for his promise of regular assistance in the future. C. F. G., Lieutenant. Assistant Instructor. SHGOTING, 1951-1952 THE SCHOOL SHOOTING VIII H. H. Bell R. R. Challoner S. E. Fenton B. L. Goldby A. K. Goodacre G. H. jackson J. T. Rose J. M. Turner A glance at the records and averages of the past few years shows that the Corps has lived up to and in some cases surpassed the standards of the past. B. L. Goldby's well-merited average of 95.6 per cent in the three Shoots of the D.C.R.A. was the high light of the year's shooting and as a record will stand for a long long time. Inci- dentally it must be noted that his care in the cleaning of the rifles bordered on the fanatical-a trait always desired but seldom achieved. Bell's average of 92.0-1 per cent ffor the yearl, Chal1oner's 92 per cent, Goldby's 91.58 per cent and Goodacre's 91.2 per cent give some idea of the keen competition that prevailed. Recreational Shooting has produced a further 23 First Class Shots and 8 Marksmen-a definite increase over last year. In addition there are some 20 Cadets who can be relied upon to complete their First Class early next year. while 6 should attain their lXfIarksman before Christmas. In competitive shoots the Corps has done as much as time would allow. On April 2nd the 1Voodward Cup and R.M.C. Competitions were fired-a risky procedure. involving a three hour session and the expenditure of nearly 1.000 rounds of ammunition. However. we were able to retain the former trophy for the second year in succession and in the latter the Corps was placed third in B.C. and 59th in all Canada. The D.C.R.A. was fired during January, February and March. Out of a possible 3600 points we scored 3294, one point better than last year. We may not be able to attain the dizzy percentages that are acquired by the Colleges of Eastern Canada but can at least claim consistency. The awarding of the School Shooting Buttons was withheld until the third week in October. Six weeks' practice was necessary 3-1 before scores warranted the weekly awards. Cohen won the Junior Button 7 times. Goldby the Intermediate 7 times and Challoner the Senior 8 times. At the close of the Easter Term the following were awarded their Shooting Colours: Challoner, Cvoldby, Goodacre, Jackson and Rose. On Sports Day Nlrs. Swanson very kindly made the following presentations: Harvey Memorial Rifle for the best Shot in the School H. H. Bell D.C.R.A. Cup for the highest scorer in the D.C.R.A ..,. B. L. Goldby Braidwood Cup for the best intermediate Shot , B. L. Goldby Detailed scores obtained in the various competitions are as under: THE WOODWARD CUP Barker II Bell , . . Challoner Goldby . Goodacre Jackson E Rose I Turner ..,, I Total Runners-up: Canadian Scottish Cadets., R.M.C. COMPETITION Barman ..... ......., , , .,........... ....,.. ......., .... ........ , , Bell ..,.. ....... Branson Challoner Cohen ..,.... W Goodacre Haley .,,... ,, Hall , .... . Jackson .W Rose ....,.. . Total I ..,., W D.C.R.A. JANUARY FEBRUARY Barker I .,.., , ....,. I 90 Balma Barman .... . Barker II Bell ..., ..,...,,..... Bell ., . Challoner Challoner Fenton ,..,.,.... , . Cohen . Goldby .,...,., . Fenton Goodacre Goldby Haley ..... . Goodacre Hall . .,... Hall Rose , .,,,,,, Jackson . Stuart . Moore I Turner . Rose I Total I I 1097 Total 90 99 88 92 91 93 95 92 90 88 88 89 1095 93 91 90 9-1 94 89 91 95 737 Av.: 92.12594 91 92 90 91 90 92 88 2.92 93 93 912 89.5'Z Av.: 91.292 MARCH Barker I ..., 91 Barker II ...,,, ..... . 92 Bell ,,,,, ,, ,,,,.,,, 90 Challoner ,, 94 Cheeke . ......,. .,.,.,. 9 1 Cohen . , 90 Goldby . I 96 Goodacre ..,, ,, 91 Hartman II ......... I 94 Jackson ......, . .. 89 Rose .. .. 96 Turner . 88 Total .,.,..,. . .... 1102 Goldby was awarded the Badge for the highest scorer in the Unit. Second Class Badges were presented to Challoner, Goodacre and Rose for having averaged 90 per cent or over in three shoots. C. L. C. CORPS RADIO In past years several contacts annually have usually been made with Shawnigan Lake School and Qualicum College. This session, unfortunately, Shawnigan has had little time to give to Radio affairs of this type and Qualicum has been plagued with equip- ment faults. Nevertheless several smaller scale communication nets were established in the surrounding area with great success. A measuring meter which has various electrical uses was completed for the Shack', this year, and a crystal calibrator was received from the Army. This last piece of new equipment is used to ensure that all our radio sets are exactly tuned to the proper frequencies. On Inspection Day Mr. Genge provided his car for a mobile '19, set and this was a welcome addition to the other sets used- e.g. the stationary control 'l9' set, the two '58' portables and various field telephones. Two remote control units and a signalling lamp were employed in conjunction with the control '19' set. All this equipment was used in the communication net covering the School grounds. Last but not least. congratulations are due to all those who did so successfully in their Morse tests. Alan Goodacre. SIGNALLING The speedy transition of symbols into letters does not appeal to every Cadet. but those who indulged in this particular branch of Cadet work have toiled hard during their spare time and in most cases have been successful. Twelve Cadets started Morse at the beginning of the School year and by dint of constant practice each day during Break managed to attain varying degrees of efficiency towards the end of the Easter term. On April 2nd ten of the twelve took their test and ten passed. Cpl. Goodacre is to be highly commended for the splendid work he did in coaching the second-year signallers. His untiring efforts in the lVireless Shack and longsuffering patience in No. 2 Class Room after Lunch each day were wholly responsible for getting nearly 90 per cent of his class through their test, which was held at the School on May 29th. Our very grateful thanks are due to Sgt. P. Gettas and Signr. R. C. Dennett. who supervised the tests and went out of their way to clear up some of our most pressing problems in the new signalling course. C. L. C. 36 I '? Scouts and Cubs SCOUTS During the Training Year 1951-'52, apart from the regular weekly meetings, the following events took place: 1. The Troop lined Rockland Avenue for the arrival of T.R.Hs. Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Government House on October 21st, 2. Three paper collecting drives were carried out-a good deed in Fire Protection worth 360.00 to the Troop Funds! 3. A Pow-wow Qwith a snack and songl was held in the Music Room on December 7th. 4. The District P. L. Conference on February 16th and 17th was attended by the Patrol Leaders. 5. Three Members of the Troop qualified at the Bronze Arrow Course. 6. Two Scouts completed their First Class Qualifications by carrying out their overnight journey on March 22nd and 23rd. 7. The Troop Flag, donated by Major Wise, was dedicated in the Memorial Hall by the Rev. N. Lowe and presented to the Troop by Executive Commissioner Freeman King, O. St. on June 3rd. 8. Although the Troop was prevented from taking part in the Annual District Rally and Pageant on June 7th, the School Speech and Sports Day. all the Rally events were carried out as 37 an inter-Patrol Competition, which was won by Cwl Patrol. 9. The Patrol Cup was won by the Gwls and presented on Sports Day to its P.L., Ian Ross. 10. Fifteen sets of Scotch-Lite-A-Bike were donated by the Lions Club and issued to members of the Troop and Pack. 11. The 1951 Plan Achievement Objective was reached, and the Special Award Emblem was presented to the Troop. 12. During the Summer Term tand Campl the Troop was very fortunate in having the experienced help of Mr. D. Higgs la Rover Scoutl. 13. The Troop completed its year's Training L except for the Camp, which is the subject of a separate reportj with 23 Scouts and qualifications as follows: Tenderfoot ..... .. 2 ...... ......... . 2 .... ....,... . 2 7 Second Class .. 19 First Class ....,. 2 . 2 Queen's Scout .,.. .... ,..,... ....,................,... .... ....,, 1 Proficiency Badges . ....... ...... ....., .....r,. . . . H119 fincl. 27 Queen's Scout Badgesj Bronze Arrow ..... A ........ ..,.....,,..,,..,.,. .,,,...., . . . ...... 4 14. The Summer Camp was held at Camp Barnard, June 26th to July 2nd. v R. G. SCOUT CAMP tSome condensed extracts from Mr. Higgs' voluminous Diary will show how successful was the 1952 Camp.l June 26: On arrival no time was lost in putting up 'Camp Sites' and eating the first meal of cold meat, bread and peanut butter. lettuce and 'Freshief After a dip Supper was begun at 3:00 m to allow for the potatoes to cook !: then came several fish- ing expeditions and 'Canteen'. followed by the Camp Fire and a Skipper's welcome from Lt.-Col. Girard. The arms of Morpheus were sagging under the strain by 10.00 p.m. june 27: An early morning drizzle did not discourage the fishermen and the swimmers. who brought good appetites to a Lunch of well-prepared stew. plums, bread and peanut butter and tea. After a rest period the Troop assembled in the Rover cabin for a talk on First Aid and Health Rules. This was followed by a bandage demonstration and some quick games. Then came Supper- fried fresh salmon. potatoes. carrots, bread, jam. peanut butter and tea. After 'Canteen' the uncertain weather sent us early to bed. June 28: Pancakes, porridge and tea were followed by a short hike and a quick swim. Lunch consisted of Craft Dinner, fresh strawberries, bread. jam and tea. A successful knotting contest was held in the afternoon. The sun decided to appear after Supper 38 and everyone congregated round the Camp Fire Circle for stories and a sing-song. june 29: The sun shone out once in a while from uncertain skies. Breakfast and cleaning up were followed by the daily inspec- tion and then 'Chapelf Knife-sharpening. letter-writing and numerous other activities occupied the time until Lunch. Games and a swim were followed by a Supper of stew, rice pudding and cake Lthe last kindly donated by visitors to the Campl. A two- bar 'Canteen' issue was made at 7.30 and instruction and test- passing filled the time until 9.00 p.1n. june 30: A warm sun and a cool breeze produced good condi- tions for a hike to Bluff Mountain. Signalling was attempted but a poor background made reading difficult. A swim period and Supper lcooked exceedingly well J followed-boiled Alaska cod, peas, mashed potatoes, chocolate pudding, beverage and water- melon! Camp Fire was declared open shortly after 'Canteen' and the Patrols produced some admirably performed shows. A silent prayer ended the fifth day. July 1: A glorious sun assisted our morning's Good Turn-the piling of wood for the August Cub Camp. Swimming, fishing and eating filled most of the day and several tests were passed. A short council was held and the Camp-Breaking procedure outlined. Instruction and cedar-braiding took us to bed time when an extra supply of Nchore-girl was issued for the morning cleaning. July 2: Camp was broken according to plan and there was a final htwo-bar 'Canteen' at 11.00. A last check of the sites and a short swim and we were on our way. Cn arrival the Troop performed a Good Turn by carrying desks from the Auditorium to School House. Thus ended a successful Camp and an experience that few are likely to forget for many years to come. D. G. H. CUBS The Pack has continued to flourish and many enjoyable meetings have been held. Progress in Tests has been steady, if unspectacular, and in January we were awarded the Plan Achieve- ment Badge for 1951 by Headquarters, having reached the required target in enrolment and awards. There are now 21 Cubs, 11 of whom have their 1st Stars and should soon gain their 2nd Stars. once the problems of Semaphore are solved. Business in Badges has been brisk, those involved vary- ing from Artists and a would-be Horticulturist to Athletes and some anxious to show prowess at Housekeeping. Mt. Tolmie has been highly popular for rambles and games, and, when the weather has turned out nasty, we have had kind permission to use the Scout Room. Altogether the year has been successful and generally full of fun-if at times rather noisy fun! 39 FIRST AID Cpl. Jackson once again undertook the responsibility of train- ing the First Aid Class. He is to be congratulated on having been 100 per cent successful for the second year in succession. C. L. C. THE DEBATING SOCIETY In University School an inarticulate boy would be a rarity indeed. Everybody appears to be as articulate as a thrush in the Spring .though considerably less melodious. This facility of utter- ance needs. however, some cultivation, and here the Debating Society offers an opportunity the older boys do not neglect. Some excellent debates have been held during the year on big questions. Fluent speakers have argued, pro and con. with considerable fervour and some knowledge. The subjects were all chosen by the boys and reveal a catholicity of interest that is encouraging. Should Seniors be allowed to smoke in this School? A majority of the Members of the Society, not being eligible for the privilege. and determined that Seniors should not enjoy, if that is the right word, privileges not conceded them. voted emphatically in the negative. Should professional sports be permitted on Sundays? A pleasingly fierce debate on this issue closed with a somewhat exciting affirmative vote, strongly protested by the ardent oppo- sition. Should Canada support Great Britain in the Suez Canal issuefw British Imperialism was strongly denounced and, con- veniently forgetful of the fact that Canada is one proud product of that same imperialism. a negative vote was recorded. The outstanding debate took place shortly before the recent elections. Four of the members offered themselvs for the high office of Premier of this Province. The student body provided them with an audience, as all audiences, not too enlightened or discrim- inating. but enthusiastic beyond words. Each speaker must have studied with painstaking care local models, for the lavish promises of our professional politicians were expanded and increased by each speaker in turn, to the great joy and approval of those present at the Meeting. Most certainly we have some very promis- ing politicians among our student body! W. L. THE STAMP CLUB Spring and Summer usually result in a very marked diminu- tion in the activities of the Club. Members whose interest is of a transient nature put their albums aside and forget them for the time being in other more active interests. But the real cognoscente 40 never does so. He. whatever the season. is ever on the lookout for the particular Stamp he needs to increase his prestige and give his collection an enviable distinction. The search for the pot of gold-a rare stamp worth fabulous sums to the boy-goes on and on until the album has served its purpose in his life. and is handed on as a priceless legacy to 'junior' Wlhat fun the collectors get out of the search! In some nook. cosy or otherwise. turning over page after page of their albums they go off. lcd by the stamps. to lands remote and strange at a very minimum of expense and discomfort, but with intense satis- faction and pleasure. From the Geography lXlaster's point of view a flourishing Stamp Club is something to be quietly and unostenta- tiously fostered. for when working with their stamps rthough this must not be told by a Masterlv they will be getting the best Geography Lessons they will ever receive. XV. L. THE HOBBY SHOPS The Hobby Shops provide masters with many surprises which do much towards a better understanding of the boys. Here they work with a minimum amount of master supervision and reveal abilities and aptitudes completely hidden in the day-by-day class work. The boy whose apparent inability to concentrate on class subjects is a thorn in the flesh may be found building a very modern jet plane, repairing a radio or assembling a small motor, with a concentration and absorption that render him oblivious to everything else in the world except the construction through which he is expressing a creative urge that may be, probably is. the big thing in his expanding personality. In the long light days, when the great out-of-doors insistently calls. he may and does desert the Hobby Shops. but. as certainly as the swallow returns with the Spring. so does the boy return to his work-bench as the days shorten and the long evenings come upon us. The vital part Hobbies play in the development of personality is being demonstrated. beyond all dispute. to those with eyes to see in the boys who haunt the School Shops. XV. L. DISCOVERY ISLAND, 1952 This year Captain Beaumont once again very kindly invited the boys of the School to camp on his property on Discovery Island. The response was very good indeed. Two trips were made in lN1ay and a third in June. and many more would have been made had the time been available in such a short term. The first trip 'May' 17-181 was a memorable one. On arrival at the island from the Royal Victoria Yacht Club we were met by 41 a taxi', consisting of a tractor and cart. The baggage and a number of bodies were then towed by road to a cabin on the Southern end of the island. From there lunch was prepared and eaten and the camp sites were set up. LSome very good sites were selected too.m For the next day and a half activities such as raft- building. fishing, clam-hunting, hiking, exploring, sailing and, last but not least, eating were enjoyed by all. A camp fire was built on the evening of the 17th and, together with the flickering of the flames, songs. sandwiches, cookies, coffee and music from a radio, it was rightly described as too good to be true. Wie were all back at the School in time for supper on the 18th-none the worse for wear and ready to get back to work with renewed vigour. The second trip fMay 2-l-251 was a most successful one. The main feature of the trip was an expedition by boat to South Pender Island where the main store was visited and a supper of sand- wiches. buns and cocoa was hungrily devoured at a beach on Captain Beaumont's property. The return voyage was a rough one, much to the enjoyment of all. The week-end passed much too quickly. Activities such as raft-building. raft-fighting, swimming, hiking and eating soon ate up the time too and it was indeed with regret that we had to leave the island for Victoria on the evening of the 25th. The third trip rjune 14-155 was one that will not be forgotten by many for a long time to come. The activities of the previous camps were repeated with as much energy and enthusiasm as before and a few new pastimes were exploited while a tour of the island by tractor and cart was a very interesting and unusual experience. Overall, if we were to add up the sunburns, barnacle-cuts, fresh air and fun, we would find beyond a doubt that a good time had been had by all. Many thanks to Captain Beaumont for his kind invitations. D. G. H. THE PROJ ECTION ROOM The Projection Room has operated quite smoothly this year despite various attempts by the machine to drive its operators insane. Some of the shows which we have had have been very good. Such tales as Christopher Columbus, Little Mr. Jim, 'fYellow Cabmanl' and Short Grass have provided varying types of en- tertainment for Juniors and Seniors alike. Of course we must not forget Henry V, which waslmade a very special occasion when we invited St. Nfargaretls School and Norfolk House School up to see it with us. By means of an extension on the ordinary speaker cable we were able to obtain quite respectable sound in View of the crowded Hall, X'Ve have at present eleven boys who are qualified to run the 42 projector and so each boy is never required to run a movie more than twice a term. Projectionists are allowed to go up and preview movies any Saturday morning. We were having trouble at one time with the burning out of lamps but now we seem to have solved that difficulty by using lamps which take a higher voltage. Special thanks go to the Rev. Lowe, who supervises our shows for us. John Gordon. THE SCHOOL DANCE On the night before March lst and the following morning a number of people was busily engaged in preparing the Memorial Hall. There were balloons to be blown up and placed, the floor had to be polished and paper decorations had to be put up. When everything was finished the Hall looked truly magnificent, as many of the girls pointed out later in the evening. At 8:30 p.m. or thereabout 'St. Margaret's' and 'Norfolk House' came in looking very elegant in their long formal gowns. The Orchestra began to play and the not-too-bashful males started to dance, after Fenton and Mrs. Timmis had opened the Ball. The second dance, a Paul Jones, had everybody dancing and from then on the floor was pretty well filled throughout the evening. The refreshments were welcomed joyously and we must admit that they were very good and that everybody enjoyed them. A short time after refreshments the balloons were torn down and, as usual, were popped as quickly as possible. What with balloons popping and streamers flying it was an occasion never to be forgotten. lVe are happy to feel that the girls from both Schools greatly enjoyed themselves and we are all looking forward to next year's Event. Richard Owen. AN APPRECIATION Obituary Notices are depressing both to write and to read. Let us haste, then, to register a comparatively cheerful tribute to a most amiable friend and faithful servant of the School, before the abhorred shears slit a life which has been spun for a dispro- portionately long time and is growing a little thin these days. It really can't be long now. Those who have known 'Sooner' for more years than they themselves would care to confess are tactfully vague about his age and pedigree, and we feel that Sooner himself would not be likely to volunteer any information. Suffice it to reveal that he is black, has the requisite number of legs, sports a woolly hide and waves a bushy tail. Moreox'er he is the School Dog par excellence, and must linger in the recollections of at least one generation of Old Boys, 43 if only as a dark blob lying in the way of the staircase. Perhaps one of the most necessary factors in the conduct of onels own official business is the ability to mind onels own business. In this respect Sooner's behaviour is exemplary. He may poke a cold nose into the hand but never into the Form Room or the Dormitory, nor does he invade the Dining Room Kthough we feel that, in this matter, he must have a Private Arrangement with the Cook 1. But his main positive duty is to be Guide, Guardian, Friend, Philosopher and Pet for 150 boys of all ages, and he is not found wanting. ln the last of these Offices the attentions which he is given are profuse and tprobablyl embarrassing but are invariably received with resignation and gratitude. Yet he has one incidental task which he performs to perfection -he chases cars. Wfe must be more explicit, however, as the Authorities turn a very blind eye to this practice. Sooner, then, considers it his peculiar privilege to slow down, by dogged force, all anxious parents who, in the matutinal effort to drop their off- spring like hot cakes and get away much too fast, use the School Drive as a racing track. If there is a Dogs' V.C. he has qualified many times in this pursuit, for he has been often hit but never disheartened. On the other hand he exercises a noticeably intelli- gent discrimination where Staff vehicles are concerned tthough we must admit that Schoolmasters' Means of Transport are usually distinctive in appearance and obvious by age of engine-notej. For this part of his curriculum he keeps himself in condition by regular participation in School Runs, while, for what he possibly regards as Moral Uplift, he conscientiously consorts with the Church Crocodile on Sundays. 1, This last, by the way, is unanimously con- sidered, by the Crocodile. to be a noble and unnecessary act of supererogation. H W'e suspect, nevertheless. that Sooner himself begins to feel his age. Last term he made uninvited and last-minute entry into one of the Junior '-HO, Heats. perhaps in an effort to convince himself that a Dog's stamina is perennial: but he came in a very poor and rather thoughtful seventh. To each one of us there usually comes, early or late, the chance to realize what might be regarded as the ambition of a life time. and in Sooner's case this occurred when the School was witnessing the Royal Progress to the Jubilee Hospital. This Caval- cade represented the biggest Target ever and, after a successful preliminary canter with a Police Patrol Vehicle, he was well on the way to dealing with the Royal Car, which he considered to be travelling at far too great a rate for the Occasion and for the serried ranks of attendant school children. He was prevented at the eleventh hour only by the well-intentioned but misguided efforts of the gallant Mr. Melly, and it is sad to feel that he will now die probably a disappointed dog. That kind of opportunity knocks only once. Faithful friends and servants are frequently given some visible -l-l and lasting memorial fthus we have a Harvey House 1. We would like to be assured that, when the Inevitable occurs. Sooner's mern- ory will be kept green in such a way. Perhaps there is a vacant quarter of the School Escutcheon which might carry an acknowl- edgment. We would modestly suggest something in the nature of: 'A Car Couchant before a Hound Rampant, on a School Area: the Scroll bearing the Motto Festina Lente-15 M.P.H. , Lllnfortunately the first paragraph of this article. which was written in August, was only too prophetic-see the Notice on our last page. rEditors. C. F. G. OPEN FORUM The sound of the Chink bell is a very rude mental shock. On first hearing the bell the New Boy's general reaction is to throw himself out of bed and get ready for his first dayg but seeing other more experienced souls still sleeping he climbs back into bed and Qwoelj this habit he finds later hard to break. The sound of the Chink bell will probably be still ringing in our ears many years after we have left the School. In recent years although smoking was highly illegal and punishable by six healthy strokes of the Headmaster's cane it flourished surreptitiously. The smoking privilege was finally given to the Seniors in the hope that they would stop the younger fry. The plan worked and many cheers were heard in the Senior Lounge. 56 'X' 96 If there had been more School Spirit shown in support from the sidelines there would not have been a losing team early in the season. A definition of School Spirit might be School Loyalty- not only to the School but to your fellow students as well. Detention is not liked by boys, but this is quite natural because boys do not like to do more work than they have to! 99 96 -X The thrill of having your ears ground. rubbed and ripped into shreds in the scrum is something not to be missed. I firmly believe that no one has ever lived until he has been at the bottom of a collapsed scrum with all the rest of the fragile forwards resting comfortably on top. Having a boot planted firmly into your stomach is a fine test of character. Even with these inducements I still think Rugby one of the best games and. amazing as it may seem, like to play it very much. 66 95 -X- In present days, with their speed and haste in achieving nothing in as short a time as possible. the frequency of the 'Half Day, has been slowly but surely reduced year by year. The fact 45 remains that the tide of progress reached its flood in Private Schools when at exactly the same time the peak of the 'Half Day' was reached. LExcerpts from Edward Greathead, John Shaw, Tom Robin- son, Norman Leggatt. Alan Goodacre and George Jacksonj OLD BOYS' NOTES Addresses are lacking for the following Life Members of the Old Boys' Association: A. G. Becton, F. L. Crawford, Lt.-Col. R. C. Clark. H. A. Knight, D. B. McBean, McLennan, NV. E. Redpath, D. K. Tresize. S. E. Lord, Jones, H. Jones, H. E. Kergin, Twiss. K. Peltz, P. D. Paterson. P. C. Townsend, L. Hess. Any Old Boys who can give a fixed address for any of the above are asked to send this information to the Hon. Sec., Old Boys' Asso- ciation, at the School. Early in the year the Department of National Revenue at Ottawa announced the appointment of R. A. Gee as Collector of Customs and Excise at the Port of Kamloops. The Hlncogsl' had hoped to have the help of Jim's strong right arm on the cricket field this Summer. but the Powers that Be have decreed that he should preserve the goings out and the comings in at Kamloops, so presumably he will find his recreation with rod and line as is his custom. Lt. A. M. Cupples. R.C.N., visited the School in August. He has been posted to H.M.C.S. Magnificent. at present in the Mediterranean. and is to leave shortly to join his ship. The Qld Boys are represented at high level in the 27th. Cdn. Inf. Bde. in Germany by Col. R. A. Phillips. Buster is II ifc the Bde.. and according to reports is kept more than busy, though a short leave in which Garmisch and Berchtesgaden were visited brought some relief. The 27th. Bde. are due to be potently reinforced in the near future by Capt. G. D. Corry. Geoff,' has recently returned from Korea. where his duties as aide to Brigadier M. Rockingham were many and varied. lVith respect to the Korean hills he reports, among other things. that they by no means dance with corn and wine, and that there is no evidence of the desert blossoming like a rose. A short but welcome visit was received from A. W. Field. Gracie is at present with the Bank of Montreal at Wfhite Rock, B.C. One afternoon during the football season a tall figure was noticed pacing the sidelines during a senior practice. When it was all over we were glad to greet NV. S. Leggat, who was of the opinion that there were some promising boys on the field. Wfould that there were some as promising as Strat l'Ve would like to think that -16 we would be able to see his equal in full flight down the wing in a year or so. From Calgary comes word of the continued success of R. A. Brown. Bob. who is President of Federated Petroleums Ltd.. and of Wlilliston Oil and Gas Co.. has recently been elected a Director of Home Oil Co. Ltd. Congratulations to lan Kingham. jeremy Brown and Doug. McCarter for obtaining entry to the Services Colleges. Doug. goes to Kingston and Ian and Jeremy to Royal Roads. Bill McCormick visited us recently from Cal. Tech., where his interests have ranged from research in metallurgy to college representative for the initiation of freshmen. Congratulations also on his being elected President of Ricketts House. g MARRIAGES CORRY-JOHNSON-G. D. Corry to Eleanor Johnson, at Van- couver, on August 28th, 1952. MORANT-YVESTERN-G. D. Morant to Marcia Anne XVestern. at Victoria, on June 28th. 1952. MCNEIL-RIMMER-D. McNeil to Leslie Rimmer, at Vic- toria, on July 19th. 1952. BIRTHS HICKS-To M1'. and Mrs. A. H. Hicks, on August 6th, 1952, a son. TYE-To 1NIr. and Mrs. R. H. Tye, on October 3rd, 1952, a daughter. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Editors wish to thank their opposite numbers for the receipt of various School Magazines and Records throughout the year-in particular the Editors of the 'Cryptianf which reaches us regularly over a distance which the Head of our Geography Department claims to be approximately 8,000 miles. 47 IN G1aA1'Ax 1 MEMo1uAx 1 'SOONER' cz.-mls 1LL1L's FIDELISSIMI QL'I L'NIVERSI'I'ATIS SCHQLAE PL'E1us 1NNL'ME1us PERMLLTQS PER ANNOS MONITOREM c:L'sToDEM SODALEM SEMPER SE PRAEBEBAT OBIIT A.D. V KAL. OCT. 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