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

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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

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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

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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