Shawnigan Lake School - Yearbook (Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia Canada)

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of measles. However, we are better equipped with new matting, bats, etc., than ever before ; there is more keenness, and altogether there appears to be no reason why cricket should not reach the level of our football. Major Christison came during the Summer Term and gave us a very interesting lecture on war experiences on five fronts. The incredible difficulties encountered on fronts which were only very meagrely reported in the daily papers, serve to show that we are still comparatively ignorant of the war conditions as a whole. We are glad to welcome Mr. Hicks back again after his severe illness of last term and we hope he will soon fully recover his health. The Summer Term ended with the usual annual High School examinations, and the results can not fail to gratify those who are interested in the success of the School. Out of 16 boys who took the exam., 14 passed as follows : Junior Matriculation, 2 entered, 2 passed ; Advanced Course Junior Grade, 6 entered, 6 passed ; Preliminary Course Junior Grade, 8 entered, 6 passed. While we welcome the arrival this term of two new members on the staff, Mr. Skinner and Mr. Willis, it is with great regret that we have to record the loss of Mr. Benson, who has left us in search of new enterprises — we wish him the best of luck. Additions to the School Hall during the year included a magnificent picture of Queen Victoria, presented by Dr. Wace, and the installation of a radiophone, to which the whole school contributed. FOOTBALL— SEASON 1922-23 Even the most exacting critics would have to admit that the season was in every way a successful one. The chief difficulties which confronted us in the early part of the season were our weakness in front of goal and a strong ten- dency to avoid all head work. However, these were early days, whose faults, in view of the season ' s results, are very readily forgiven and forgotten. The forwards had become a strong combination, the halves were always able to rise Page Five

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supply of raquets and shuttlecocks, and the club afforded much amusement and recreation, and, incidentally, offered a solution of the problem of occupations on wet afternoons and long winter evenings. Several keenly contested tourna- ments were played during the Michaelmas and Lent Terms. The Prefects at the beginning of the year were Adamson (head), Morres, Neel and Groves. During the Christmas Term the number was increased by the election of Ross and Moore I. Adamson proved a splendid Head Prefect, winning the Efficiency Cup in the Michaelmas and Summer Terms. In the Lent Term the cup was won by Halley The Michaelmas Term ended with a fancy dress dance on the last night. Some of the dresses showed much origin- ality and lots of hard work. The music, the decorations, the cheery supper and the evident enjoyment all combined to make a fitting wind-up to a very successful term. We were very grateful for the temporary assistance of Mr. Averill, who came and filled the gap occasioned by Mr. Willis ' illness. Mr. Willis, however, has now thoroughly recovered and is with us. With football, boxing may be taken as the chief item of interest in the Lent Term. Boxing instruction was as usual undertaken by Commander Kingscote, the results being tried out in the competitions at the end of the term. While some promising new boxers came to light, the glory of some old ones faded. The confirmation service was held on March 28th, when 13 candidates from the School were confirmed by the Bishop of Columbia. The Lent Term ended with a concert in the school hall, for the success of which the credit is chiefly due to the long and patient efforts of Miss Lonsdale, who piloted a motley crowd, musical and otherwise, through a very diffi- cult programme. The P.T. display, under the direction of Commander Kingscote, was excellent, and Mrs. Baiss at the piano was much appreciated. Of cricket, all we can say is that we found a few fairly good bowlers, that batting is yet in its infancy, and that the fielding is rapidly improving. We were unfortunate in being able to play only two matches owing to an outbreak Page Four

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to the occasion, the backs were safe and the goal-keeper reliable. There was, in addition, tremendous keenness, and if any reward were needed, it may be found in the following record of matches : Teams Ground Score Shawnigan vs. Cranleigh House Shawnigan 3 — Shawnigan vs. Public School Shawnigan 5 — Shawnigan vs. Collegiate Shawnigan 1 — Shawnigan vs. Public School Shawnigan 3 — Shawnigan vs. Cranleigh House Victoria — 2 Shawnigan vs. Mr. Wingate While ' s XL. ..Shawnigan 5 — Shawnigan vs. St. Michael ' s Victoria 4 — 1 Shawnigan 3rd XI vs. Leinster House Shawnigan 3 — Shawnigan vs. Duncan Scouts Duncan 4- — Shawnigan vs. Oak Bay Rep Shawnigan 1 — 2 Denotes Cup matches — the former for the Wilson Cup ; thelatter for the Duncan Business Men ' s Cup. MATCH REPORTS Shawnigan Lake School vs. Cranleigh House This match was played at Shawnigan on November 18th. the first match of the season. We settled down quicker than our opponents and Neel scored our first goal a few minutes after the kick-off. The chief danger to us lay in their right wing, who made several determined attempts to get through, but half time came without further score. In the second half Neel scored two more goals for the School. For the opening match the School were fairly well together in the forward line, th e backs also showing to advantage on the defensive. Final score — Shawnigan 3 goals ; Cranleigh House 0. % ;f: ijc ji 5J Shawnigan Lake School vs. Collegiate School Played at Shawnigan on November 25th. The game did not prove a very thrilling one and the only goal of the match was that scored by Neel in the first half from a penalty kick. The second half produced nothing beyond a very dull and uninteresting game. Final score — Shawnigan 1 ; Collegiate 0. Page Six