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The second musical presentation at Sunday Evensong took place at the end of the term on March Qlth., and it consisted of a performance by the Gayfer Singers, under the direction of Captain James M. Gayfer, Musical Director at H.M.C.S. Naden. They gave the Motet flesu, Meine Freudeu fujesu, Priceless Treasurevl by S. Bach. Witliorrt any doubt this was the musical event of the year, a superb performance of a very difficult work. Wle are greatly indebted to the Gayfer Singers and their Conductor for giving us this musical treat, and proving, inci- dentally. how excellent are the acoustic properties of the Chapel. The Confirmation Service took place on March 1Oth., and the fol- lowing boys were presented to the Visitor, the Most Rev. Harold E. Sexton, Archbishop of British Columbiaw- John E. Carlson Robert MacLeod Peter P. Code Timothy S. Roberts Michael R. Collins Richard V. Samrnan James F. Crumpacker Martin L. Seeger Ransom R. Edwards Gregory A. Smith Edward L. Hardy Stewart T. Ward John XV. Hunt Richard K. Wforthington George B. Kirkpatrick At this service, which was attended by many parents and friends of the candidates, the Archbishop was graciously pleased to dedicate the cross and Candlesticks. These altar ornaments, specially designed and fabricated in England, were very kindly given by Mr. and Mrs. A. Shipley and Bob Shipley, in memory of John Shipley, a former pupil and Head Prefect in 1949. Finally, to mark the occasion of his visit and the importance of this service in the spiritual life of the School, the Archbishop, in the course of his sermon, exercised his traditional right of requesting a half-holiday for the School. The Headmaster kindly gave his consent. At the beginning of the summer term, over the weekend of April 20th.-21st., we were most pleased to accept an invitation from the Headmaster of Shawnigan Lake School to attend a Student Christian Conference arranged by his school chaplain, the Rev. E. XV. Scott, M.A. Eight boys from University School attended, and the main speaker was the Rev. D. A. Hatfield, B.A., B.D., chairman of Camp Columbia Committee in the Diocese of British Columbia and Rector of Colwood and Langford. Delegates from other independent schools on Vancouver Island also took part, and lively discussions followed each of the addresses. The Commemorative Thanksgiving Service for the Building of the r 5 Chapel was held this year on YVhitsunday, June Qnd. The congregation numbered well over 450, and the preacher was the Rev. Henry Martin, D.D., who enthralled the boys with reminiscences of his time as Bishop of Saskatchewan during the years 1939-59, particularly capturing their attention with a vivid description of an Indian Christian called Two Bears. For this service a choir of Junior boys was trained most in- tensively by our new organist, hir. Kenneth Ansdell, who had arrived at the beginning of the term to take up his duties as Director of Music. As a result of his patient work the choir excelled itself in the anthem, 17
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THE CHAPEL The chronicle of Chapel affairs in this first year of its history indi- cates the extent to which the life of the School is being influenced. Llnclerstandably, the boys are intensely interested in all that is arranged to take place within walls which they themselves did so much to erect, and. therefore. in every way this has been a most happy year. In the winter term. three services remain in the memory as worthy of record. There was our very first Harvest Festival Thanksgiving, on October Htli.. when we welcomed as our preacher Canon Hilary Butler. M..-1... and John Albert lecturer and chaplain to the University of Victoria. The Chapel was beautifully prepared for the occasion by many volunteers, and not only did we receive many gifts of flowers and fruit. but also the wardens even managed to obtain some really old- fashioned harvest loaves for the altar. Then, a few weeks later, on November llth.. we held the annual Serwice of Remembrance, when, as has been customary for many years. the Headmaster read Captain Harvey's letter and called the Roll of the Fallen. Memorial wreaths were presented and received at the altar, and the sermon was preached by the Vicar of St. Luke's, the Rev. David Ragg, B.A., B.D., who has long been a sincere friend of the School. It is of interest to note that shortly afterwards he accepted the appointment to Bishop Cronyn Memorial Church, London, Ontario. and we extend, therefore, our sincere congratulations and good wishes to him. Finally, there was the Carol Service. Last year, it will be recalled, we sang our carols in freez- ing conditions. crouching in the bare shell of the building, and warmed only by good fellowship and our determination to complete the edifice. This year all was different. The boys went to great pains with the decorations, installing a tall, illuminated Christmas tree, and the service was a brilliant. exhilarating experience. Nfr. E. E. Teagle, representa- tive of the Old Boys on the Board of Governors, kindly consented to read one of the lessons. The Religious Conference which is held every year at the Annie Wright Seminary, Tacoma, took place early in the spring term. A small contingent, headed by Mr. Caleb, represented University School. The main speaker was Dr. Clarence Simpson, Chairman of the Depart- ments of English and the Humanities at YN'hitworth College, Spokane. Students from the University of Puget Sound and the Pacific Lutheran L'niversity also attended this very worthwhile weekend conference. Two events of considerable 'gcultural' importance took place during this term. Within the setting of Sunday Evensong suitable music was performed before the assembled School. On February 10th. there was a presentation of Schubert's Piano Quintet in A lVIajor fThe Trouti, and the solo piano part was played by N111 Norman Abbott, the young and gifted musician who has been the school organist for the past two years. XYe take this opportunity of expressing our deep gratitude to him for all his work and enthusiasm in the cause of our Chapel music. Other performers in the quintet were Julia Hunt fviolinl, Frona Cnlqhon fviolai. Nlerlin Naduriak fcellol and Ted Stannard Cstring bass '. all of whom are members of the Victoria Symphony Orchestra. 16
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Ye Servants of God . the musical setting of which was by Henry Coleman. organist of Peterborough Cathedral. Wie were also most gratified to welcome, on this occasion, Canon John S. Yaryan, of Grace Church Cathedral, San Francisco, who took part in the service. After the reading of the Second lesson a simple ceremony was per- formed in which Mr. P. A. Caleb and Mr. I. Mugridge retired from office as Chapel Wardens. After making the customary declarations Mr. A. D. Lf Inglis and Mr. N. R. B. Prowse were duly installed as their successors for the forthcoming academic year. On the last Sunday of term a most pleasant 'fdomesticw event took place-Patrick Mark Wilson, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R. VV. Wilson. was baptized during Morning Service. The Font, which had just been presented to the Chapel by the members of Bolton House, and the Christening Bowl, gift of Mrs. Patience H. Birley in memory of her late husband. Mr. Patrick Birley, were dedicated at the be- ginning of the service by the School Chaplain. In addition to the events and activities mentioned above, we must also record the visit of our old friend, Archdeacon Cecil Swanson, from Calgary. who addressed the boys for a few minutes at Morning Chapel, on St. Davids Day. The School was also honoured to welcome the Right Rev. Henry H. Marsh, D.D., Bishop of Yukon, who paid a brief visit in the course of the term. Acknowledgement must be made here also of our deep gratitude to the many willing people who contributed energy and time to Chapel business. We are particularly grateful to Mr. Prowse for,his continued efforts in raising fundsg and the work of the past year could not have been completed without the assistance of the Chapel wardens, the Sacristan and the Chapel Prefect. 'We must also express our gratitude to Canon Yaryan for his gift of 8100.00 for the purchase of choir robes and vestments. But our greatest surprise came almost at the end of the year. when it was announced that the Edwin Wi. and Catherine M. Davis Foundation had donated the magnificent sum of 556,000.00 to the Chapel Building Fund. For this gift we are immensely grateful, since, to all intents and purposes, it clears the Chapel debt. Finally, to complete the record we list below the names of the officers of the School Chapel during the year under review:- Clzaplainis Warden Nfr. P. A. Caleb, LL.B. Sclzoolft M'7dTd6'7l llr. I. lfugridge, B.A., o.L'. DIP. ED. Organist and Director of rllusic Nfr. Kenneth Ansdell Vwrgvr and Clzaprl Prcfcfct James E. Mousel .S'z1n'ittr1r1 and Crucificr Christopher XY. Collins C.D.B. 18
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