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

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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

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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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Shawnigan Lake School vs. Cranleigh House We played our return match against Cranleigh House in Victoria on December 2nd and sustained our first defeat. We did not take kindly to a wet ground and slippery ball, and before settling down we had two goals scored against us. In the second half we bucked up considerably, and al- though we were unable to score ourselves, we prevented any addition to theirs, leaving the score at the end of the game : Cranleigh House 2; Shawnigan 0. Shawnigan Lake School vs. Mr. Wingate White ' s XL Played on the school ground on January 20th. Unfor- tunately the opposing side fielded five men short, making it necessary to find last-minute substitutes. This was our first match in the Easter Term. Shawnigan 5; Mr. Wingate White ' s XL 0. Shawnigan Lake School vs. St. Michael ' s We played St. Michael ' s in the final for the Wilson Cup in Victoria on March 24th. ' St. Michael ' s got away to a good start with a strong wind in their favor, and not long after the start Redpath I. scored from a melee in front of goal. St. Michael ' s failed to take advantage of the wind, and just before half time Tryon evened matters for us by scoring ofr a beautiful centre from Edmonds. In the second half the School XI. were combining splen- didly, and Neel and Osier II. succeeded in adding three more goals to our score. St. Michael ' s were unfortunate in this half in having to dispense with the services of Haddon, who was obliged to leave the field through an injury. After the match the Cup was presented on the field by Mrs. Robertson. Final score: Shawnigan 4; St. Michael ' s 0. The Teams Shawnigan — Garrard ; Homer, Schwengers ; Morres, Hodgson. Best; Edmonds, Neel, Osier II., Tryon, Osier I. St. Michael ' s — Holms; Farrer, Dighton ; Dupont, Had- don, Young; S. Martin, Redpath I:, Symons, McCandless, Robertson. Page Seven