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

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Shawnigan Lake School Magazine school relies so much in all contingencies, from the repairing of a cricket bat to the building of a gymnasium. This latter, when completed, will, we feel sure, do infinite credit to its architect and builder. We suffered a sad loss at the beginning of the summer term in the sudden death of N. R. Loggin. Dick had been with us for six years, during which time he had set an example of loy- alty, straightforwardness and unselfishness. He was one of the most popular boys in the school, and his passing leaves a big gap in our midst. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Capt. and Mrs. Barry. Page Four

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Shawnigan Lake School Magazine Editorial WHAT a difficult task it is to start the opening para- graph, be it for an essay or an editorial! We have developed a feeling of positive indignation against those gifted ones who can dash off reams of faultless English, whilst we sit and nibble the editorial pen, not daring to sully a virgin sheet of paper. However, we should not complain, as we have received a greater number of contributions to the Magazine than ever before, and we regret that lack of space prevents us from pub- lishing them all. We can again look back on a most successful year of wor v and games. In the Departmental Exams taken in June, we had only two failures out of eight candidates. Other successes in- clude one boy passing into R.M.C., Kingston, and one into the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. Our football and cricket teams both did very well. Much of their success was due to Groves who, in addition to cap- taining both teams, has also made a most efficient Head Prefect. We were very sorry to lose him at the end of the summer term, but wish him every success at R.M.C. Considerable progress has been made during the year on the new playing field; a large part has been sown down and shows every indication of making a good surface, whilst the work of levelling and grading is still proceeding at the further end. When this ground is completed we shall possess one of the fin- est playing fields on the Island. Owing to the rapid expansion of the school we had to find extra accommodation in September. The addition to the dining-room and the new dormitories above, which were built in record time, now form a very handsome improvement to the school buildings. We should like to take this opportunity of congratulating ourselves on having the services of Mr. Boniface, on whom the Page Three

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Shawnigan Lake School Magazine School Notes AT the time of going to press the Headmaster is still away in England on a long deferred holiday. We wish 1 him the very best of luck and hope to have him back with us again by Christmas. During his absence the Rev. E. M. Willis has been carrying on the duties of Headmaster. The dance at the end of the Michaelmas Term was the big- gest we have had and was voted a general success. On November 29 we had a most interesting lantern lecture by the Ven. Archdeacon Laycock on the Cathedrals of Eng- land. The Archdeacon stayed over the week-end and preached to us on Sunday morning. At a meeting of the Debating Society, the question of a School Tuck Shop was brought up. Our thanks are due to Mr. Stanton who has made the scheme an actuality and, together with his committee, has shouldered the large amount of extra work entailed. We would also like to express our gratitude to the Rev. E. M. Willis for the time he has devoted to, and the endless trouble he has taken in running the affairs of the School Bank. In the Lent Term most of us were able to go to Duncan to see The Prince of Wales ' Tour on the films, whilst in March the Seniors had the opportunity of being taken to Victoria to see Sir Martin Harvey in The Only Way and Richard III., a chance of seeing some first-class acting that was much appre- ciated. The Pancake Greeze was held as usual on Shrove Tuesday, the winners this year being Form V. The tennis court, which certain energetic souls constructed two years ago, has now been turned into a basketball ground, a game for which it seems much better suited than tennis. During the year we had several rag concerts, which ap- peared to be enjoyed. We are at present faced with a dearth of fresh talent, but perhaps some genius will be unearthed before these lines go to print. Page Five