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

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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

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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

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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