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

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Heavies (110 to 130 lbs.) won by Groves, who so far has never been beaten in his own weight. The most interesting fight was that between Groves and Ripley, in which the latter fought a sufficiently plucky fight to win the Good Losers Cup. He lasted three rounds with Groves and, while taking most of the punishment, managed to keep his opponent busy all the time. Middle-weights (95 to 110 lbs.) won by Hodgson, but contained nothing but a great deal of slogging. Light-weights (85 to 95 lbs.), won by Macdonald ii. This was not a very in- teresting weight, as Macdonald ii out- classed his opponent too easily. Feather-weights (75 to 85 lbs.), won by Redpath, who beat Harcourt in the final. Harcourt should develop into a good boxer in time. Bantam-weights (up to 75 lbs.) This was probably the most interesting of all the weights as it contained three very promising boxers : Marshall, Allen and Lindsay. Allen won in the finals, having beaten Marshall in the prelims in a very even fight which went to 4 rounds before a decision could be reached. Of the two Marshall is the better boxer but Allen is the more aggressive fighter. SWIMMING AND BOATING The first of May saw the resump- tion of early morning plunges, which called forth the usual keen competition for the honour of being first in — and first out. It is, unfortunately, not on record upon whom this coveted dis- tinction fell ; but strong suspicion falls upon Mr. Musgrave as the probable hero. However this may be, it is cer- tain that when afternoon swimming 14

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money has had to be expended except for grass seed and stumping-powder ; the funds for the purchase of the former were forthcoming through the generosity of the Keeper of the Privy Purse, while the latter was paid for out of the Golf Fund. The Badminton Club held several tournaments during the year. Best i and Melrose were almost invariably winners whenever they played together ; these two were very evenly matched, and a single between them was always worth watch- ing. Some of our players both at Badminton and Tennis, seem to think that the only requirement necessary for these games is the ability to hit harder than the other fellow, entirely for- getting that it is the well-placed shot which counts. LIBRARY NOTES We have to acknowledge various gifts of books during the past year, which brings out total to well over hve hundred volumes. The Library and Reading Room have proved a great boon to many, as is shown by the large numbers using the room during wet weather and in the cold winter evenings. We have to acknowledge the receipt of the following con- temporaries : The Croftonian and Black and Red. BOXING The loss of Capt. Kingscote, who for some years has taken boxing, was very keenly felt ; but some of the fights showed a certain amount of science which proves that his teaching- is not forgotten. The same ring as last year was used and Mr. Lonsdale acted as referee. Results Heavy Heavies (over 130 lbs.) this year contained a lot of weight but little talent. Melrose, who won the cup, is a very fast fighter and he had no really difficult men to beat, but Musgrave and Ferguson put up very good fights against him. 13

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began a little later, Mr. Musgrave succeeded in the few short weeks of the term in converting the considerable class of non-swimmers into a band of swimmers rejoicing in the water with all the confidence of veterans. After a short period of instruction under oars only, sailing was resumed. E. Musgrave, Groves and Roaf ii displayed the best seamanship, especially when sailing without rudders. A triangular course was laid out and there were some very good races. We inaugurated a school boat race. All the boys were divided into three classes according to their weight, and crews consisted of one boy from each class. The various heats, particularly the final, the result of which is mentioned under the heading of Sports, produced much keenness and enthusiasm among both crews and spectators. Mr. Musgrave is to be congratulated for the pains he took in making this interesting innovation the success it undoubtedly was. SHOOTING NOTES The Snap Shooting competition for the Shield presented by Major Curwen, took place on Wednesday, July 1st, and was won by Crisp with a score of 12 out of a possible 25. Scores At Disappearing Target 5 Shots in 30 Sees. Possible 10 Crisp 6 Musgrave 4 Bastin 2 Earsen 2 Roaf ii 2 Groves 4 Best i 4 15 At Moving Target 5 Shots in 20 Sees. TOTA Possible 15 6 12 6 10 6 8 6 8 6 8 3 7 3 7