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

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OBITUARIES During the year, the School has suffered the loss by death of two most distinguished Old Boys, both Honorary Governors. ln June, Frederick Norman Cabeldu died after a long illness and in October, Robert Henry Brackman Ker died suddenly. FREDERICK NORMAN CABELDU, CBE, DSO and Bar, Legion of Honour and Croix de Guerre. He was born in 1905 in England. He grew up in Japan before arriving in Victoria in 1919. He was enrolled at the University School which was then called the University Military School. It gave him grounding in academic and military studies as well as sports. He was Head Boy and Cadet Corps leader in his final school year, member of the 1st XV Rugby team and greatly interested in track and field. He was awarded the Ker Cup in 1924 when leaving the school. He joined the Royal Bank, but left to pursue his long real estate career in 1926. He retained his interestsin matters military and joined the Scottish Militia as a private in 1926, was soon commissioned and by 1937 had risen to the rank of Major and went overseas as the company Commander at the beginning of the Second World War. He was then promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel in 1943. He was quite frequently under fire and was injured when an artillery shell made a direct hit on his battalion headquarters. Returning after the war, he became a Member of the Board of University School. He was a member of the Kiwanis and the Canadian Club, Past President of the Union Club. He served his fellow citizens as an Alderman and was Chairman of the Regional Water Board. He was Chairman of the University School Board of Governors until amalgamation in 1971, when he became an Honorary Governor of St. Michaels University School. The Headmaster and the Chairman of the Board of Governors led a delegation of Prefects to his funeral at Christ Church Cathedral where many Old Boys of the School were present. ROBERT HENRY BRACKMAN KER, who died suddenly in October, was for many years a Governor of the University School. The Senior living Old Boy of the School, he went from University School to Haileybury in England, and saw service in the First World War. He went overseas with the 48th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. He later transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, returning with the rank of Major. He entered business in 1919, and his long years of service to the community began when he was elected one of the youngest Aldermen in the history of Victoria in 1923. He served on the council for 11 years. His business concerns were legion. He was President of Home Oil for a number of years, Director of many companies including B.C. Power Corporation, B.C. Electric, Montreal Trust Company, Neon Products of Canada, Northern and Employers Insurance Company, he was on the Board of Governors of University of British Columbia, served for many years on the Board of University School, and was an Honorary Governor of St. Michaels University School until his death. He was a quiet man, who shunned public attention and his benefactions throughout the community were well known. He carried on the family tradition of service. He wasthe son of David Russell Ker, forwhom the KerCup is named, and the grandson of Robert Ker, Auditor-General of British Columbia in the early days ofthe Colony andaclosefriend ofSirJames Douglas,the GovernorofVancouver Island. The Headmaster and the Chairman of the Board of Governors led a delegation of Senior Prefects to Mr. Ker's funeral held at Saint Johns Church and attended by many Old Boys of the School. The title of Honourary Governor is given to fewg only to those who have served the school unsparingly and well over long periods of time. The interest 27

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Tony Quaintonl'43-1155 meanwhile had been appointed US. Ambassador to the Central African Republic. l believe this is our third Ambassador. While on the subject of diplomacy Nicky Etheridge was posted in June or July to the Canadian Embassy in Bagdad and first Secretary George Kidd C30-'32l is of course Canadian High Commissioner in Lagos, Nigeria. In March a really noteworthy experience occurred. A letter of three full pages arrived from Peter Edgelow C46-'52J. His hands are far too full to permit such an indulgence normally. With the letter was a copy of his MA, Thesis, The Case for Joint Manipulation in Physical Therapy. lt is both flattering and humbling for an ex school-master to receive such a document. Peter recalled such characters as Roddy Roome, Mike Sanguinetti, Roger Stone, and the wonderful old Christmas Concerts. Brief but delightful encounters have abounded in the course of humdrum routine living. Rob Hopkins C67-75 looking very fit and happy is interested in economics and insurance. Currently he is working with Thos. H. Lyttleton. Brian tBirdiel Cameron and Mike Burling C59-'66J are both second year biology buffs at UVic. Brian hopes to get into conservation work. Hugh Maclean C40-'46J is finding the job of managing the Oak Bay branch of the Royal Bank more than slightly different to that of his former branch in Vancouver. Fred Norris C19-1255 and his wife Mary are still playing golf at the Victoria Golf Club. Judging by appearances they are far too good for me. Johnny Waters C59-625, lost for so long, identified himself to me while I was walking the dog along the beach. Johnnie was modelling a chunk of soapstone and is apparently very interested in fine arts. He had news of some of the wonderful evacue boys who came to us from Great Britain and is apparently still in touch with some of them. Ron Baird C37-2105 always stands by with moral support and news. He very kindly sent me a copy of the booklet, The Maverick Nun, on which he. collaborated with Jim Ryan. Charles Roberts 0391425 full of joviality and enterprise has returned to Victoria and has opened a superb Tea Room and Antique establishment in Windsor House opposite Windsor Park. A superlative and delightful place, typical of its developer. Rick Peck C61-'62l is now married and lives in North Vancouver. Brother Timmy, typically, is still asking for the recipe for treacle pie. Kim Napier C60-75 is an engineer with the B.C. Ferries and lives at Colwood or Metchosin. Mark Stone 0621635 has proved once again the story of the dumb schoolboy. Never a whizz at academics because they were not sufficiently interesting or challenging, and always a gem at electronics, is chief audio engineer with CHEK TV. Stirling Ward C58-659 too has found his niche. He is now in Saskatoon doing extremely well and happily at commercial industrial photography. Pip Symons C'-45-'Sli was out here for a holiday with his delightful wife and family. Of course it rained steadily. lf you have news of any Old Boys, or if you want to contact any, do write to the school. or me. As KC. used to say DO IT NOW. Ned Symons 26

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or these two gentlemen in the welfare of this school continued right up i we rngrfie-itil ot THEN DEISSWQA l fi'ifECiVi'i!iy' will miss the frequent visits and the wise advice which I received tfem during the last live years. Vile will honour their memory at this School. Peter A. Caleb Headmaster N X X ae c c 3 4 'qv wfsrwi - ,1 .t In K . 1- ,' ' ' ' . ' ' f v - ' ,-, -. 1, J ' -'.j,' 5 ' 253153. iz, -.rs .i,.,. -...,.,,g-..:',K-Y' 1 . ,A ' 4 . - , 'K - - .- .-. 3' ,' ex. xt hfjlr. i.14::kCj!j:,:fK ggi i 7' ' .NEG 1 'Q h I 1 . '- hffi K' ' .J :Z 1--J - H ns' .- I ' -': A . .. . ' , - .',- ' '1' 45' 4 -...'-'---, . ' -r IZ,-.,--1,. 5 1-.-4,g:,,.-q La . E 4 . g . I J ,A V v.. x ' ,r 5'-.C -Y 6:'f17'7fLfJ E , -I 4' - ' . H ' - '-'..' xx: ,f3A3,3,'7 ..'Y.'- ,E . 4. .kwa ..fua1..v:-1-:vlvf.-,'--- Q A '-.:-.4'c.4,d33':.. 1 , A .Z - i - 1 X.-.he -ere..-.-f.a. Prefects Standing: R Wilson, B, Chui. J, Ellis, VV, lvlcAlpine, M. Endean, I. Burchett, K, Battersoy, C. Gareau. I Graeme. Gi Reader. Seated: l-l. Cunningham, K, Jones, lvl Locke, R Osvvaldlvl Cottrell.C l3lackstock.Trl-losie.MJavvI,Bllvloore,J.l-lumphrey.D.Kirk,W Fiansford. Bi Peers, X, Aorioux, Tom Hosie ll-lead Boyl and Mike Jawl lDeputy l-lead Boyj, 28