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

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BOlYDE.NAlt is with great regret that we record the death of Nfiss E. Bowden. who passed away in Victoria on September 28th. 1955. at the age of 87. Miss Bowden's period of service at lfniversity School far sur- passed in length that of any previous Nfatron. and few have served the School as long in any capacity. In 1921 she succeeded Mrs. Clowes as Senior House Matron and then. following a year in Eastern Canada. returned to University School in 1923 to remain until 19-15. when she left because of poor health. Strict. and somewhat Spartan in her methods. she in no way encouraged sickness. and her long experience enabled her to spot the malingerer with ease: yet those really in need invariably received efficient and kindly treatment at her hands. Her sense of humour was quiet but acute to a degree. and all her memories were of the boys. in whose training she played no small part. and of the School. for which she had a serious affection. Bliss Bowden deserved well of University School. and those who knew her best will remember her years of faithful service with gratitude. 'WATSON-On February Srd. 195-1. there passed. in the person of Sgt.-Xlajor Samuel Watson. one of the personalities of University School. After leaving us in 1932 the Sgt.-Nfajor resided in Victoria. and, later. on Saltspring Island. where he died aged seventy-three. Sammy , lN'atson came to the School in 1919 and assumed control of the Cadet Corps. Outdoor and Indoor Shooting. Boxing and all P.T. and Gymnastic Work. He was a Bisley Shot of note. and during his stay the Seniors spent much profitable and enjoyable time on the ranges. first at Clover Point and later at Heal's. Efficient to a degree and a firm disciplinarian. he saw to it that the high standard of the Corps was maintained. and many a University Schoolboy had reason to be grateful for this discipline and training. Off Parade he could turn his hand to anything. from the building of chimneys to the painting of crests and fancy lettering in the gymnasium. VVith his wife he also presided at the Tuck Shop. His aggressive and immaculate appearance on Parade. his word of command and the purpose it engendered. his waxed moustache. his tall stories. his humour and his somewhat vitriolic language will live long in the memory of many Old Boys. XiV.R.G.lV. ACADEMIC RESULTS t'x1vERs1Tv ENTRANCE F. Xl. Boas XI. l.. Crofton G. R. L. Higgs P. R. Hill A. de Leon D. C. Nlulderii C. P. Plant R. Queale P. E. K. Symons R. D. lVarren

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CONFIRMATIGN 'lihe following Candidates were presented. for Confirmation. to His Grace. the Klost Reverend Harold E. Sexton, Archbishop of British Columbia. by the Rey. Norman A. Lowe. Chaplain of the School. The Service was lu-ld at St. Luke's Church. Cedar Hill. on NVhitsunday. Rlay 29th. and the Archbishop was assisted by the Rey. Canon F. Pike and the Rey. P. NY. Roberts:- Anthony jock Kennington Allan Roger BI. C. Bernard Donald Gary Butler -Iohn Frederick Cabeldu Robert Ashton Christie Peter D. C. Clark john Foljambe ldiens Peter John Lund Wlilfred Gourley Lund Simon Anthony Vaux Peers Richard Francis Bryan Price John Richard Storr Micliael John lYhittaker OBITUARIES Mfyyoit jAMEs wisi-3 It is with the deepest regret that we record the passing of Nlajor James lVise. Governor of the School. No Old Boy who was here within the past six years will learn of Klajor lN'ise,s death without personal regret. Few were the afternoons when his cheerful figure was not seen on the playing fields. not merely watching the matches. but personally directing the improyement of the grounds. encouraging young bowlers. or humourously chastising a tackler for failing to go low. He was part and parcel of the School and it was only fitting that he should die here while watching a game he loyed so well and at which in his youth he had been an outstanding exponent. It was significant of the affection and esteem in which he was held that the whole School yoluntarily attended funeral services either at the Cathedral or in their own particular churches. By his presence and his actions he endeared himself to boys ol all ages and by his personal example he pointed a way of life which all could admire and seek to emulate. H.M. 9

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