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

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1928 volume:

SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Editorial HP HE incorporation of the school dates from February 15, - 1928. The various documents were duly signed, witnessed and registered, and the school became an entity of its own. It has prospered of recent years, and this step is one which we all hope will be of ultimate benefit to the school. As we become larger so we become less concentrated, but there is a limit to our aims and objects as far as numerical size is concerned. A staff as loyal and co-operative as ours has been in the past few years must compel success, but there are many obstacles looming ahead, which can only be overcome by a continuance of the same loyalty and unswerving devotion to service. Applications for entrance for September were so numerous that we had to refuse many of them, and the Governors are now considering the advisability of increasing our accommo- dation for next September. We are grading an additional two acres for playing fields and intend to build tennis courts of our own this spring. The most important step forward this year was the build- ing of the Chapel. This was dedicated by the Bishop on July 1, having been finished with the assistance of many friends who have given either their financial help or valuable pres- ents. The Art School is flourishing, and a much needed side of school life is being catered for, owing to the unselfish and generous work which has been given by Mr. Rose. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE THE Bishop of Columbia held a Confirmation Service in the Parish Church on March 14, when 23 candidates from the school were confirmed. The Pancake Greeze was held on Feb. 21, 1928 (Shrove Tuesday), the winner being Merritt, from Form III. The members of Forms IV., V., VI. and VII. were fortun- ate in being able to see the Stratford-on-Avon Players in The Merchant of Venice and Julius Caesar, in Victoria during December. Various lectures and concerts have been given in the Big School during the year. Our thanks are due to Mr. Lukin Johnston for his interesting lecture on The Peace River Dis- trict, also to Mr. Hutchison for his moving picture show. The thanks of the school are due also to Mr. Willis for his kindness in giving us lantern and moving picture shows during the winter terms. The very handsome gift of a radio from Mr. R. J. Cromie has given much pleasure to the school in general ; this is not the first kindness we have received from Mr. Cromie, as those who heard the Headmaster ' s speech at the end of the summer term will remember. A very handsome elk head now adorns the Big School, thanks to the generosity of Mr. J. P. D. Malkin. Two badminton matches were arranged with South Cow- ichan, and although we lost on both occasions, the games proved very beneficial to the standard of play. On Nov. 17th the Calvert Trio gave a Schubert concert in the Big School. The school is fortunate in possessing a new electric grama phone, which is not only of value in our musical education, but also provides excellent dance music when required. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE The School Debating Society has now been definitely formed. Meetings are held every Wednesday evening in the Big School. The prefects this year are: Larsen (head of the school), Harcourt, Green, Malkin i, Slater and Skrimshire. DIRGE Bnry him sadly in this hallowed space, Where oft he cheered us with his rounded face, And leaped among us with abounding grace. Here leave him, unmolested by the hum Of sweating forwards, screaming in the scrum Unwitting of his fickle friends, who go Fondling with faithless hands his oblong foe. Set at his head a goal-post, graven clear — Hie jacet ' Soccer, ' obiit (date and year). And casual Corinthian wanderers here Over his grave, perchance, will shed a tear. Oleander SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE SCHOOL vs. H. M. C. S. VANCOUVER N October 23rd, the school played a team from H.M.C.S. Vancouver on the Big Game Ground. The visitors were a bigger and a faster side, and won fairly comfortably by 24 points to 5. The game was, however, a better one than the score indi- cates, for, although the school had the misfortune to lose Hunter in the first few minutes, they played up well, and made some sound attacking movements. The forwards are especially to be congratulated on beating their heavier oppon- ents for the ball nearly all the time. In the main, the school owed their defeat to lack of ex- perience in tackling ; they did not go low, and so failed to bring the big men down. Harcourt, at full back, was a notable exception ; his plucky tackling deserves special mention. The Vancouver scored four tries in the first half, chiefly through the efforts of Tharratt ; and four more in the second half. Just before time, the school, who had made some strong attacks, got a try through Merritt, which Larsen converted. It was a very enjoyable game, and an invaluable experi- ence for the school side. It is to be hoped that a return match can be arranged before the end of the season. Merritt, Harcourt, Mackedie, Lake i., and Stewart ii. were awarded their first XV. colours after the match. Team : Back, Harcourt ; three-quarters, Larsen, Barclay i., Hunter, Skrimshire ; halves, Ames, Taylor i. ; five-eighths, Branson i. ; forwards, Merritt, Playfair, Lake i., Mackedie, Stewart ii., Steward, Elliott. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE THE SCHOOL vs. THE OLD BOYS Played at Shawnigan, November 12, 1928 Lost, 8 points to 9 Our annual match with the Old Boys was noteworthy as being the first time that we have played them at rugger, and, as the score indicates, the game was a very close one. In the first rush the Old Boys nearly scored from a run by Philips, Ferguson and Rochfort, but they were forced into touch and play was then carried back into the Old Boys ' twenty-five. Shortly afterwards the Old Boys again broke away and Rochfort scored, but the try was not converted. Play was very even for a time, until the school three- quarters managed to get the ball out to Larsen, who made a splendid run right through the opposing defence, and scored between the goal posts. The try was converted by Merritt. This was nearly repeated shortly afterwards, but Phillips brought off a fine tackle and spoiled the attack. A fumble with the wet ball by our defence cost another try as Furber dribbled over the line and scored for the Old Boys. The try was not converted. At half time the score was 5-6. On play being resumed, the Old Boys again nearly scored from some good footwork by their forwards, but the ball went over the deadline. Philips, soon afterwards, got away again, and scored the third try for the Old Boys, but failed to convert. Play was now centred in our twenty-five, but the forwards at length got the ball back to our three-quarter line, where Barclay made a fine opening for Skrimshire, who was then able to get a clear run and score for the school. The try was not converted. In spite of the wet ground and slippery ball, the passing was quite good ; our forwards seemed rather slow in getting round the ball and following up, and there were some danger- ous moments in our twenty-five, when nobody seemed to think SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE of finding touch. One drop goal was attempted on either side, but without success. Playfair, Bazett, Taylor i., and Ames received their colours after the match. For the Old Boys, Philips showed our halves and three ' s how to take a pass on the run, while mention must be made of the good work by Robertson ii., who played for the Old Boys as scrum-half. School: Harcourt, Larsen (capt.), Barclay i., Davidson, Skrimshire, Taylor i., Slater, Ames, Merritt, Stewart ii., Play- fair, Bazett, Branson L, Steward, Martin ii. Old Boys: J. Roaf, L. W. Neel, Malkin i., W. Ferguson, Stewart-Macleod, Dubois-Philips, Robertson ii., Taylor in., N. Jones, H. J. Lake, M. Rochfort, T. Piddington, V. Furber, N. Best, Douglas i. ISLAND vs. MAINLAND This game was played on the Big Game Ground, on All Saints ' Day. The Mainland kicked off, playing towards the Pavilion end. For some minutes play was very even, and mostly in mid-field, then the Island began to press, and a little later Taylor i. dropped a clever goal (4-0). There was no further score until half-time, though the Isl- and had the better of the play, and should have scored at least once. The Mainland had three kicks given against them for feet up in the scrum. After half-time the Island forwards began to get the ball in the scrum more often, and their three-quarters brought off one or two neat passing movements, though a tendency to run across the ground deprived their attacks of much of their sting. Bradford ii. ' s spoiling tactics at five-eighths quite broke up the Mainland attack, and he made one or two clever runs on his own. After a quarter of an hour ' s play, during which the SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Island always looked the more dangerous side, Slater scored a very clever try from a five-yard scrum. The kick failed. (7-0). The Mainland then made a desperate effort which culmin- ated in a beautiful dropped goal by Larsen from ten yards inside the half-way line. (7-4). There followed another very hard interval of play on both sides. Twice the Islanders might have scored, if their three- quarters had shewn more determination in going for the line ; and once the Mainlanders nearly got over. In the end neither side added to the score before the whistle went for time, and the Island were left winners by 7-4. The two packs of forwards were very even. Out of 58 scrums, the Mainland got the ball 32 times, and the Island 26 times. Island : Back, Bradford i. ; three-quarters, Skrimshire, Bar- clay i., Davidson, Robertson ii. ; halves, Slater, Taylor i. ; five- eighths, Bradford ii. ; forwards, Lake i., Playfair, Steward, Branson, Green, Bazett, Milne i. Mainland : Back, Harcourt ; three-quarters, Wood, Larsen, Malkin i., Spencer; halves, Walkem L, Ames; five-eighths, Taylor iii ; forwards, Merritt, Mackedie, Stewart ii., Douglas i., Macrae, Martin ii., Whittall. I met him at the steamer ' s side, Was it a pleasant trip? I cried. Ambiguously he replied, O si sic omnes ! SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE THE season on the whole was more of a success than the results would lead one to believe. Great keenness was shown by nearly the whole school. During the Easter holi- days, three wickets on the large field, also four wickets on the lower field ,for nets, were specially prepared, and although we were not able to use them until nearly the middle of the term, they were of the greatest help. Our weakness lay in our bowlers, who were, in the major- ity, inclined to sacrifice length and accuracy for speed. The fielding of the whole side was good, although there was a tendency among the fielders to stand on their heels, and not back each other up. The batting was quite good, but there were several who forgot the old adage, Wait, and the runs will come. Rochfort made quite a keen captain; he was apt to forget to watch his field and allowed his bowlers to start or continue an over before the fielders were in their right places. Many a run is scored and many a catch is missed through a man being slack and not getting to his place quickly. Rochfort ' s batting showed a great improvement, but he forgot, in the majority of innings, that he has the ability to come out to nearly every ball that is bowled, and that to play back to a half volley is a sin that can never be forgiven. He bowled very well at times and improved as the season went on. A good field. Slater should make a good bat when he gets over his nerves. He played one or two very good innings at the end of the season. A very good field ; fair change bowler. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Robertson batted very well all through the season, but is very inclined, after he has got set, to be careless and have a go. A good bowler with a distinct swing. Lazy in the field. Best i. A very ugly bat with a good eye, made some good scores ; only a fair wicket keeper. Harcourt : A poor bat with a good eye ; should make an effort to remember that he is playing with a cricket bat and not a mashie ; a good field, has the makings of a good wicket keeper. Hunter : Should make a good sound bat with more ex- perience. Must not attempt too many strokes at first ; a very good field. Taylor i : Improved greatly and has the temperament ; played some very good, patient innings ; rather lazy in the field. Johnston : A painstaking bat with little style ; rather slow in the field. Redpath : A very fair bowler with a good natural action ; at present does not use his brains enough ; a poor bat and field. Merritt : The hitter of the side ; usually, however, chose the wrong ball to hit ; energetic field. Larsen : Also was inclined to hit at everything, irrespec- tive of its length ; a nervous field. Skrimshire : A very poor bat ; must learn to buck him- self up in the field. 10 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE CRICKET FIXTURES 1st ELEVEN Date Opponents Ground Result Thurs., May 17 — Staff Shawnigan Won Sat., May 19 — Brentwood College 2nd XI Brentwood Lost Sat., June 2 — Cowichan Duncan Won Sat., June 9 — Brentwood College 2nd XI Shawnigan Lost Sat., June 23 — Cowichan Shawnigan Won Sat., June 30 — Mr. C. W. Lonsdale ' s XI Shawnigan Lost JUNIOR Sat., May 19 — Brentwood College Junior XI Brentwood Lost Wed., June 6— Brentwood College Junior XI Shawnigan Won Sat., June 16 — St. Michael ' s Shawnigan Lost SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL vs. THE STAFF May 17, 1928, at Shawnigan THE SCHOOL— First Innings Rochfort i., I). Ellis 10 Larsen, b. Ellis 2 Slater, I). Lonsdale 2 Best i., b. Ellis 10 Robertson, b. Levien 33 Malkin i.. e. Ellis, b. Ellissen 13 Harcourt, b. Levien 26 Johnston, b. Levien 15 Skrimshire, b. Levien 4 Playfair, c. b. Palin Merritt, not out Extras 11 THE STAFF— First Innings Rev. Willis, e. Larsen, b. Slater 1 ' T. Skrimshire, b. Rochfort 11 M. A. Ellissen, c. Merritt, b. Rochfort.. 18 R. I. Knight, l.b.w., b Rochfort 8 A. Hunt, e. Larsen, b. Rochfort ] . V. Palin, e. Johnston, b. Slater 2 E. I). Levien, not out 41 V. W. Londale. I). Slater 4 M. H. Ellis, l.b.w. Robertson A. I ' . Musgrave, c. Larsen, b. Robertson. . 5 E. Boniface, b. Rochfort 3 Extras 4 Total 126 Total BRENTWOOD COLLEGE vs. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL Played at Brentwood, May 19, 1928 BRENTWOOD — First Innings Mitchell ii., c. Robertson, b. Rochfort i. . . 14 Symons, h. Robertson 33 Pugh, b. Robertson 14 Harrison, b. Rochfort i 13 Ives, run out 2 Gray i., b. Rochfort i 23 Proctor, not out 8 MacSwain i., c. Larsen, b. Slater 11 Robinson, b. Slater Woods, did not bat Wiseman, did not bat Extras 7 Innings declared closed. Total 125 SCHOOL — First Innings Best i., h. MacSwain 1 Johnston, b. MacSwain 3 Rochfort i., b. Symons 11 Skrimshire, b. Pugh 5 Robertson L, hit wkt., b. MacSwain 1 Slater, hit wkt., b. McSwain Harcourt, b. Pugh . 3 Malkin i., not out 6 Larsen, h. Pugh Playfair, b. McSwain Merritt, c. b. MacSwain 4 Extras 5 Total 40 11 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL vs. THE COWICHAN CRICKET CLUB June 2, 1928, at Duncan SCHOOL — First Innings Johnston, b. Appleby 4 Best i., l.b.w., b. Copeman 13 Robertson, c. Appleby, b. Craig 30 Rochfort i., b. Denny 33 Malkin i., c. b. Craig 4 Harcourt, c. Corbishly, b. Denny 11 Slater, c. Groves, b. Garrard 1 Bazett, b. Garrard 2 Larsen, not out 4 Merritt, run out 20 Skrimshire, b. Craig Extras 5 Total 127 COWICHAN— First Innings Mr. Corbishley, b. Rochfort i 14 Mr. Copeman, c. Robertson, b. Rochfort. . 1 Mr. Denny, c. Skrimshire, b. Robertson. . Mr. Appleby, b. Rochfort 15 Mr. Craig, b. Robertson 5 Capt. Groves, c. Robertson, b. Rochfort. . 7 Garrard, st. Best, b. Robertson Mr. Baiss, l.b.w., b. Robertson Mr. Welton, b. Robertson 10 Mr. Napier, not out 2 Mr. Huntington, c. Slater, b. Robertson. . Extras 2 Total 56 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL vs. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE June 9, 1928, at Shawnigan BRENTWOOD— First Innings Mitchell ii., b. Rochfort 26 Gray i., c. Malkin i., b. Rob2rtson Robinson, run out Symons, not out 57 Ives, b. Redpath 22 Procter, b. Redpath 3 Woods, l.b.w., b. Redpath 11 MacSwain, b. Rochfort 1 Cooper, b. Rochfort Dee ii., l.b.w., b. Rochfort Wiseman, run out Extras 4 Total 124 SCHOOL — First Innings Robertson, c. Mitchell, b. Woods 16 Best i., b. Mitchell 20 Larsen, b. Symons 11 Rochfort i., run out 41 Redpath, c. b. Symons Slater, c. Mitchell, b. Woods Hunter, b. Symons 6 Harcourt, l.b.w.. b. Symons 8 Johnston, b. Mitchell 4 Malkin L, c. Wiseman, b. Symons 2 Merritt, not out Extras 6 Total 114 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL vs COWICHAN CR ICKET CLUB June 23, 1928, at Shawnigan COWICHAN— First Innings Mr. Clegg, c. Johnston, b. Robertson 18 Mr. Denney, b. Rochfort Capt. Barkley, b. Rochfort 8 Mr. Copeman, b. Rochfort 3 Mr. Hood, b. Robertson 43 Mr. Craig, b. Rochfort 6 Capt. Groves, b. Rochfort 21 Mr. Appleby, c. Redpath, b. Rochfort. . . 7 Mr. Huntingdon, c. Redpath, b. Robertson 8 P. Garrard, c. I). Rochfort 4 Wilton, not out Extras 4 Total 59 SCHOOL — First Innings Robertson, c. Clegg, b. Denny 1 Best i., c. Denny, b. Craig 55 Johnston, b. Clegg 1 Hunter, c. Barclay, b. Denny. . 1 Rochfort i., hit wkt., b. Barclay 20 Slater, b. Clegg 15 Taylor i., c. Hood, b. Clegg 11 Harcourt, b. Barclay 8 Redpath, c. Hood, b. Clegg Barclay i., not out 1 Larsen, c. b. Barclay 8 Extras 8 Total 129 12 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL vs. MR. C. W. LONS- DALE ' S XI. June 30, 1928, at Shawnigan Lake THE SCHOOL — First Innings Robertson, c. Lonsdale, b. Levien Best i., c. Cotton, b. Levien 3 6 Taylor i., b. Cotton Hunter, b. Morres 8 Rochfort i., b. Levien 3 Slater, c. Ferguson, b. Leney 17 Harcourt, l.b.w., b. Levien Johnston, b. Cotton 4 Redpath, b. Cotton Larsen, not out 1 Skrimshire, b. Cotton Extras 12 Total 81 MR. LONSDALE ' S XI. — First Innings Col. Eardley-Wilmot, c. Larsen, b. Rochfort Mr. Leney, l.b.w., b. Robertson 14 Col. Slater, c. Larsen, b. Rochfort S. E. E. Morris, c. Robertson, b. Rochfort 3 Mr. J. Y. Copeman, b. Rochfort 2 5 Capt. Levien, not out 32 H. Cotton, not out 6 H. Leney, did not bat Major Piddington, did not bat W. E. Ferguson, did not bat Mr. C. W. Lonsdale, did not bat Extras 5 Total 90 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL JUNIOR XI. vs. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE JUNIOR XI. May 19, 1928, at Brentwood SCHOOL — First Innings Cooke, b. Adamson 21 Fox ii., run out 4 Maclaren, run out 5 Douty, b. Adamson 4 Barclay i., b. Adamson 10 Hutchison, b. Adamson Whittall, b. Adamson 2 Bradford ii., c. Nicholls, b. Weir 10 Robertson ii., b. Adamson Lake ii., not out 4 Bradford i., c. McNeill, b. Adamson Extras fi Total Gli BRENTWOOD COLLEGE— First Innings Archibald, b. Fox ii Weir, c. Bradford i., b. Cooke 14 Adamson, b. Robertson ii 49 Nichols, l.b.w., b. Cooke McNeill, c. Whittall, b. Cooke Dee ii., c. b. Cooke 6 Cameron i., c. Bradford ii., b. Robertson. 5 Underwood, b. Hutchison 29 Lawson, run out 2 Hogg, st. Barclay L, b. Robertson 1 Malkin, not out Extras G Total 112 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL JUNIOR XI. vs. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE JUNIOR XI. June 6, 1928, at Shawnigan BRENTWOOD COLLEGE— First Innings Nicholls, l.b.w., b. Redpath Weir, b. Redpath 3 5 Adamson, b. Redpath 1 Jukes, b. Robertson 4 Archibald, b. Redpath 1 Underwood, b. Redpath Lawson, b. Robertson Allan, b. Redpath Cameron, b. Robertson 3 Young, c. Whittal, b. Redpath 9 Oppenheimer, not out 10 Extras 11 Total 7 4 SCHOOL — First Innings Maclaren, b. Jukes 20 Redpath, b. Nicholls 3 Cooke, b. Adamson 15 Fox ii., b. Adamson Whittall, b. Jukes 14 Playfair, c. b. Adamson 10 Hunter, not out 21 Barclay i., b. Adamson Hutchison, not out 2 Robertson ii., did not bat Bradford ii., did not bat Extras 10 Total 95 13 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL JUNIOR XI. vs. ST. MICHAEL ' S SCHOOL 1st XI. June 16, 1928, at Shawnigan SCHOOL — First Innings Maclaren, b. Thorn i Whittall, b. Carmichael i Cooke, b. Thorne i Douty, b. Thorn i Robertson ii., b. Thorn i Fox ii., c. Evans, b. Thorn i Barclay i., b. Ellis Lake ii., c. Ellis, b. Carmichael Bradford ii., c. Thorn, b. Carmichael i. Graburn, not out Cotton, b. Porter Extras Tota 5!) ST. MICHAEL ' E— First Innings Thorn i., c. Whittall, b. Fox ii 3 6 Carmichael L, c. Lake ii., b. Fox 1 Ellis, l.b.w., b. Robertson ii 11 Drum, c. Cooke, b. Fox ii Evans, not out 23 Carmichael ii., not out 8 Porter, did not bat Driscoll, did not bat Bowden, did not bat Salmon, did not bat Mayhew, did not bat Extras 1 Total 80 BADMINTON We had two very enjoyable matches against Cowichan during the Lent term. The first we lost by 10 games to 22. In the return at Shawnigan, on February 22, we put up a better fight, the score being 10-15 against us. Play in the gym is a little handicapped on a sunny after- noon by the light. This, however, rarely dampens the ardour of our enthusiasts, and the courts are always fully occupied. LIBRARY Our thanks are due to the many parents and friends who have so kindly presented books to the library. The Reference Library, although still small and incom- plete, is fast becoming a place where the seeker after knowl- edge can acquire this more fully than before. 14 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE THINGS WE WANT TO KNOW WHETHER the Notice on the Board with regard to a certain cricket match, viz.. The following will represent the Staff on Ascension Day, did not give rise to very mixed feelings in the school generally. IF THE CHANGE to rugger has anything to do with a pro- posed improvement in the standard of English in the school. IF A CERTAIN ex-member of Form I. would not make a name for himself in music as a South Paw conductor. WHETHER Graburn ' s feat in the game against St. Michael ' s of knocking his own wickets down and still continuing his innings, does not constitute a record in cricket. ON WHICH NIGHTS the meetings of Ripley ' s Secret So- ciety take place. IF IT IS TRUE that Merritt intends having a picture of a rugger ball worked on to the pocket of his pyjamas. WHETHER certain naval officers ' servants did not have a busy time with needle and thread after the visit of H.M. C.S. Vancouver to the adjacent waters. IF Mr. Stanton really likes butter and flour as a hair tonic. AND WHAT the effect of adding a yeast cake would have been. IF Capt. Levien really enjoyed being the hind legs of a horse. 15 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE AND WHETHER certain people didn ' t get rather a surprise when they found it wasn ' t Merritt in the hinder part. WHETHER Rochfort i. would not be well advised to have a caddy near him, armed with a pair of shorts, next time he plays rugger. IF MR. KNIGHT was really satisfied with the sample of chlorine gas manufactured in the physics lab. AND WHO is going to test the next brew? AUT INSANIT HOMO AUT VERSUS FACIT Tell me not with calm effusion That you print a magazine ! And you want a contribution? Is that really what you mean? Paper ' s cheap ! and pens have feeders ! And I simply can not see Why you can ' t intrigue your readers Without agitating me. You have brains and corporation ; Can not you compose a song? Teaching joys of equitation What is right and what is wrong? (Falls of great men all remind you What is riding and — what not ; Did you ever have behind you — Mud — from off the garden plot?) Serenades of Latin proses, Tell some ancient, crusted wheeze, Raise to an apotheosis Rugby games or pancake greeze. Learn this now and learn it soundly, P ' raps it ' s clear from what you ' ve seen, That my brain works too profoundly To enrich your magazine. it; SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE 8 N Sunday, June 4, we held our first service in the New Chapel. The building ' was not quite completed, but it was sufficiently advanced for us to make use of it. On Sunday, July 1, the chapel was dedicated by the Lord Bishop of the Diocese. A full account of the service will be found elsewhere in this magazine. On March 14, the Lord Bishop of the Diocese came to the church and held a Confirmation Service, at which 23 boys were confirmed. Sermons have been preached by Rev. H. T. Archbold, Rev. Canon Hinchliffe, and the Rt. Rev. the Lord Bishop of the Diocese. The Loggin Memorial Lectern is now in its place. It takes the form of an eagle with wings outstretched, carved in oak; a very beautiful piece of work, executed by Mr. Gibson, of Shawnigan. We acknowledge with thanks the following gifts to the Chapel :- White Frontal in cloth of gold, presented by Mrs. W. H. M. Lonsdale, with a design beautifully worked by Miss Ravenhill ; also a handsome white Burse and Veil worked by Miss Ravenhill, from Miss Gildea. A pair of brass candlesticks from Lady Lake. A pair of tall brass candlesticks from Mr. R. Rose. Altar linen from Miss Webb, England. A set of linen from Rev. F. Windley. A white stole from Rev. O. Hunt, a former chaplain of the school. An altar prayer book from Mrs. Wells. 17 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE A desk prayer book from Rev. E. M. Willis. Also the following gifts which have been given anony- mously :- red burse and veil, purple burse and veil, cassocks and surplices, choir books, alms plates and bags. We wish to thank all those who have given flowers for the decoration of the chapel. Most emphatically do we wish to thank Lady Lake and those who worked with her, for their great assistance in col- lecting the subscriptions for the building of the chapel. N Sunday, Dominion Day, the Shawnigan Lake School Chapel was dedicated by the Right Rev. C. V. Schofield, Lord Bishop of Columbia. The building, which has seating accommodation for two hundred, is of frame construction faced with stucco, and has a grey shingled roof, surmounted by a cross at the west end. Mr. Douglas James, of Duncan, was the architect. The ceremony of dedication began at 11 a.m. The con- gregation, consisting of the Governors, the boys of the school, and about 120 persons who had been invited to attend, was seated in the chapel, as the surpliced choir, led by the cross- bearer, walked in procession from the gymnasium, followed by the clergy, Rev. E. M. Willis (chaplain), Rev. J. S. A. Bastin, The Rev. N. E. Smith, The Rev. W. E. Cockshott, Archdeacon E. P. Laycock, the Bishop, and the Headmaster, Mr. C. W. Lonsdale. The service commenced with the singing of the twenty- fourth Psalm, as the procession walked up the aisle. Stand- ing before the altar, the Bishop conducted the service of dedication. 18 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Afterwards, matins were read by the Rev. E. M. Willis, and the Bishop gave the address, taking his text from the seventy-third Psalm : Then thought I to understand this, but it was too hard for me until I went into the sanctuary of God. Then understood I the end of these men. The Chapel He explained the use and meaning of the chapel as an example of the continuous presence of God in the life of every individual. The service was singularly impressive in simplicity and dignity. The singing of the choir bore evidence of very care- ful training and of material from which much may be accomp- lished. The rendering of the Te Deum was particularly beautiful. Following the benediction, pronounced by the Bishop from the steps of the altar, the hymn, O God Our Help in Ages Past was sung as the choir and clergy left the build- ing, and the first service in the chapel was over. in SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Visit to H.M«C S. Vancouver HPH ROUGH the courtesy of the Senior Naval Officer at - Esquimalt and the kindness of Lt.-Com. Woods, and his officers, the whole school had the privilege of visiting H.M. C.S. Vancouver on Sept. 22 and 23. The destroyer anchored off the Mill Bay Ferry wharf, and on the Monday the Juniors were taken on board and shown all over the ship. On Tuesday morning the Seniors went aboard, and pro- ceeded for a cruise to Cowichan Bay. During the trip, the ship ' s company went through all the manoevres of war for the benefit of the boys. Torpedoes were taken out and ex- amined, gun drill took place, with demonstrations of the necessity of teaching each man to work the gun by himself in the event of casualties. A most interesting feature was the laying of a smoke screen. In a minute such a thick wall of smoke was streaming out astern that the operations of ships on the other side of the wall must have been completely ob- scured from the enemy. Man overboard was the next thing, and the whaler was lowered with great smartness and despatch to the rescue of the unfortunate. It was remarkable to notice how far astern the buoy drifted after being thrown aboard, with the ship going only 14 knots. What it must be like with a ship doing over 30 knots and a sea running, one trembles to think. Rockets and Verey lights were fired and the boys were shown over the whole ship. One or two places, such as the canteen, seemed to require no guides. In the afternoon the school entertained the Rugger XV. from the ship, the account of the match being found elsewhere in our pages. The whole affair was most enjoyable and instructive, and we feel most grateful to the naval authorities, and especially the captain and officers of the ship, for having given us such a delightful opportunity of seeing the Senior Service at work. 20 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE ONDAY, July 2nd, was Speech Day at the school when over five hundred parents and friends were present. The finals of the various sports events came first on the programme, and in these the swimming ' and diving were particularly noteworthy, being well above the average. Big School The Big School was filled for the prize-giving which fol- lowed. On the platform were Col. Slater, who presented the prizes; and Sir Percy Lake, Sir Richard Lake, Capt. J. D. Groves, Mr. J. Y. Copeman and the Headmaster. Mr. Lonsdale gave a resume of the school work and de- velopment during the past year. One of the chief points stressed was that he no longer owned the school as hereto- fore. It had been incorporated, thereby insuring as far as was humanly possible, the existence of the school in per- 21 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE petuity with the preservation and building up of its tradi- tions. It was now administered by a board of governors. There were 115 boys in attendance. The new chapel had been erected and considerable improvement had been made to the grounds. For the first time the departmental examina- tions had been held at the school, thus affecting a considerable convenience. Drawing and wood-carving schools had been inaugurated, while necessary extensions to meet growing requirements were under consideration. Col. Slater gave a clear, direct address of encouragement and advice to the boys, which was striking because of its sincerity. He told them that they should always stick to the truth, and that straightforwardness of conduct was essential. He warned that undue pertness which might amount to im- pertinence would rob them of many friends. On the other hand, a sense of humour and clean-cut ways would take them far. Whatever they did in work or play, they must do it decently. Lighthearted humour added much to his remarks. PRIZE LIST, JULY 2nd, 1928 Efficiency — Larsen, Harcourt, Harcourt. Seventh Form — D. Johnston. Sixth Form — J. Skrimshire. Fifth Form— C. E. R. Bazett. Fourth Form — R. E. Cromie. Third Form — C. C. Covernton i. Remove — J. E. Taylor iii. Second Form — W. S. Brooks. First Form — G. A. Walkem. French — C. D. Wilson. Maths.— D. Johnston. Reading— J. H. Malkin ii. Natural History — (1) Piddington ; (2) Best. 22 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Drawing — Senior, N. Best ; Junior, G. Oakes. Music — (1) Harcourt ; (2) Piddington i. ; (3) Norie. General Progress— (1) J. H. R. Larsen ; (2) F. H. T. Bar- nard; (3) D. Southard. Dormitory Shields — Ripley ' s Senior — Malkin i. Lake ' s No. 1 — Graham. Groves ' No. 4 — Cooke. Prizes were kindly donated by: The Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. Plummer, Mrs. Stanton, Miss Lonsdale, Mrs. Ripley, Mr. C. E. Rose, Miss Long, Miss Belson, Oscar Bass, Esq., The Rev. E. M. Willis, Mrs. Doherty. SPORTS PRIZE LIST Senior Sports Cup — (1) Larsen; (2) Best i. ; (3) Rochfort. Junior Sports Cup — (1) Hunter; (2) Bradford; Douty. Swimming, under 11 — Rogers. Non-swimmers — Barker. Old Boys — Ferguson. The following took the Departmental Examinations suc- cessfully :- Senior Matric. — D. R. L. Johnston, T. A. Piddington. Junior Matric. — J. T. Skrimshire, W. S. Ferguson, H. J. Lake. Grade 10— F. H. Barnard, G. C. Draesake, D. H. Green, P. H. Malkin, F. A. Riddell, R. Sherlock, A. E. Stew- ard. Grade 9— C. J. A. Powlett. 23 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE in OR some years past we have been looking forward to the - time when we should have the land sports on our own ground, in the Lent Term. We thought it would simplify thing-s. We thought it would be easier to run and more con- venient for all concerned. Looking back on the accomplished fact, we feel like heroes who have come through a trying ordeal with colours tattered but still flying. The weather was the di fficulty. Did we decide to run off some heats, the ground was under water; if we thought of finishing the hurdles, the surface was like a skating rink. But in spite of these and other little difficulties, most of the land events were finished in the Lent Term. The hurdles were run at the beginning of the Summer Term, while we were compelled to scratch the quarter mile. The half mile was probably the best race, Lake ii. putting up a great fight with Larsen for first place. Hurdling, at the best, is a branch requiring much train- ing and skill. When you have little of either, a slippery sur- face to run on and no spiked shoes, the running time is not likely to rival that of Lord Burg ' hley. However, we have made a start and the result was quite encouraging. Larsen, who made a clean sweep of the land events, with the exception of throwing the cricket ball, is to be congratu- lated on winning the Senior Sports Cup. Rochfort i. had bad luck in spraining his wrist at the beginning of the heats, but was sufficiently recovered by the Summer Term to win two 24 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE swimming races, which, added to his other points, gave him third place. The Junior Sports Cup was a very closely contested affair. Hunter won by one point, Bradford ii. and Douty being tied for second place. The final day of the water sports was held on July 2, in glorious weather, some 500 visitors being present. The diving was good, and the events were well up to our usual standard. The results of events were as follows : (3 points for 1st; 2 for 2nd; 1 for 3rd) Eyent Winner Senior Championship Larsen (17 points) Junior Championship Hunter (12 points) 100 yards, open Larsen 100 yards, junior Hunter- rj ir •, j Larsen Half-mile, open j Lake  Half-mile, junior Douty 120 yds., hurdles, junior Larsen 120 yds., hurdles, junior.... Bradford ii. ■j- , ■ i Larsen High jump, open ( Begt { High jump, junior Douty Long jump, open Larsen Long jump, junior ....Hunter Throw ' g cricket ball, open.-Rochfort i. Throw ' g cricket ball, jun... Douty Diving, open ._ Maclaren Diving, junior Bradford ii. 50 yards swim, open Rochfort i. 50 yards swim, junior..... Cotton Life-saving Rochfort i. ( ' Larsen Double sculls JMerritt (Maxwell ii. 40 yards swim, under 10 Rogers Non-swimmers ' race .....Barker Second Third Best i. Rochfort i. (11 points) ( 10 points) 1 Bradford ii. I Doutv (11 points) Best i. Piddington i. Bradford ii. Barclay ii. Barclay i. Hunter Bradford ii. Lake ii. Piddington i. Doutv Redden Rochfort i. Graham Redden Best i. Motherwell Bradford ii. Graham Best i. Playfair Hunter Taylor iv. Whellams Taylor i. Bunton Robertson ii. Plavfair Johnston Hunter Redden Best i. Merritt (Sherlock Elliott ( Norie (Lake i. Best i. (Bradford ii. Rowntree Browm Cross Carter 25 SHAW NIG AN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Inter-house relay, senior.... Ripley ' s Best i. Malkin i. Douglas i. Rochfort i. Inter-house relay, junior.... Groves ' Barclay ii. Douty Redden Whittall Old Boys ' race Ferguson Groves ' Bazett Larsen Sherlock Johnston Lake ' s Fox ii. Graham Piddington ii Hunter Officer a n ' In common life we esteem but meanly and contemptibly a fellow who anoints his hair, and palpably smells of that anointing. (Moby Dick, Chap. XXV., Herman Melville). Here, surely, cultured wisdom speaks. Attention, now, ye shaveling sheiks ; No longer venture to demean Yourselves, with scented vaseline. Oh, better far a crop of hair That stands straight up into the air, Than a sleek head, caked smooth and hard With oleaginous pomard. Henceforth be virile, and abhor The sickly-pungent pompadour. Eschew the subtle druggist ' s flora, Nor touch effeminate Eudora. Your daily habits thus appointing, You will not smell of vile anointing; Nor will you merit, though unkempt, The other fellow ' s mean contempt. — Oleander. 21; SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Mr Brandon-Thomas Concert N February 16, 1928, Mr. Brandon-Thomas and some of the members and friends of The Charley ' s Aunt Com- pany, gave us a splendid concert. In a most amusing introductory speech, Mr. Brandon- Thomas mentioned that he and another Old Westminster had asked the Head to grant a Play. The Head had agreed, on condition that the School found out what a Play meant. That the school was fully aware, was shown by the immedi- ate applause which followed. Mr. Hewetson, who has a very well-trained tenor voice, gave us some delightful songs. His enunciation and restrained rendering were a joy to hear. A very clever sketch followed, in which Mr. Shepley- Smith, as a master, and Mr. Brandon-Thomas as a schoolboy, brought down the house. The latter ' s use of the word Shawn- igan as a verb in connection with our sheep, will long be re- membered. Mr. Brandon-Thomas then gave us some excruciatingly funny and brilliantly clever impersonations. His wordless picture of a political meeting in the East End of London was a gem ; while the Musketry Instructor giving a lecture on the short and long rifles, was so true to life that certain mem- bers of the audience, who had seen the real thing in the army, nearly had hysterics. Mr. Shepley-Smith, in a most life-like impersonation of an earnest young curate, then introduced Miss Deirdre Doyle, and Mr. Brandon-Thomas, who convulsed the house in a very clever skit on The Keys of Heaven, and a perfectly priceless rendering of The Charge of the Light Brigade. Mr. Shepley-Smith told some amusing stories, and the programme ended with Widdecombe Fair, and a commun- ity singing effort at John Brown ' s Bo dy, which nearly suc- ceeded in its object of lifting the roof. 27 SHAW NIC AN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE The concert was further helped by the playing and ac- companying of Mr. Eustace Keys, the C. P. R. Director of Music, who most kindly volunteered to come up and play. If it is not presuming too much on the kindness of a busy man, we hope to see him up here again in the near future. Mr. Keys gave us a most charming arrangement of London- derry Air, whilst his accompanying of the songs and sketches was delightful. When one thinks of the busy life of a touring company, with the numerous calls on the time of its members, we feel more than grateful to Mr. Brandon-Thomas and his friends for their kindness in coming up to give us this concert. The chairs on the dais of the Big School are a constant reminder of our public schools in England, and we like to think of Mr. Brandon-Thomas ' concert in the same light. Should he or any of his company visit Canada again, we hope they will give us an opportunity of renewing this friendship. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE The Boxing Competitions took place at the end of the Easter Term, the preliminary rounds taking place during the last three weeks. On the whole the standard of boxing was good, though several boys were inclined to forget that it is the straight left lead that counts, also that footwork is an essential part of the game. It was unfortunate that Roch- fort i. was unable to take part in later rounds of the heavy heavy weights owing to a sprained wrist. Several boys put up very good fights, though in some cases rather badly beaten; the most noticeable were : Macrae, Walkem i., Taylor iii., Osborn, Shaw i., Davis, Elliott, Riddell ii., Martin ii., and Douglas i. The Good Losers Cup went to Maxwell ii., who fought a very plucky fight against Bradford ii. RESULTS Heavy Heavies (130 lbs. and over) — The early bouts of this weight were rather poor, and in most cases very often one-sided, with the exception of the bout between Merritt and Larson i., which was quite close in the first round, but Merritt by better boxing won quite easily. From there on he had but little opposition. Green put up a very plucky fight in the finals, but was greatly at a disadvantage in speed and height. Merritt did not box as well as he might, and was inclined to forget that he had a left hand, also the necessity for a guard. Heavies (110-130 lbs.)— There were several good exhibitions in this weight, Red- path putting up a very good show against Sherlock in the 29 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE semi-finals and Punnett against Harcourt also in the semi- final. The final between Harcourt and Sherlock was quite interesting and a good lesson of the one-handed slow-moving fighter against a quicker-footed and two-handed one. Har- court took the fight from the start straight to his opponent and was away and at him again before he realized what had happened. Sherlock wasted a lot of strength with his well- labelled right by hitting the air, but he was quite outclassed and only on very few occasions landed a telling blow, and then as a rule when Harcourt was going away. Harcourt won this weight quite easily. Middle Weight (95 to 110 lbs.)— A very poor weight, Cromie and Milne meeting very little opposition. The final between them was a very poor exhibi- tion, both forgetting all the} had ever been taught, and the bout developed into a poor type of prize fight. Light Weights (85 to 95 lbs.)— All through this weight, the boxing, on the whole, was of a much better standard, Osborn putting up a very good fight with Taylor, who had the advantage of a longer reach. Mac- laren, in the top half, fought his way through by superior boxing. In the lower half, the bout between Riddell i. and Walkem i. was one of the best fights of the competition, both fighting themselves to a standstill, Riddell winning by a very small margin. Bradford i. got through to the final in this half by hard rugged boxing, but was beaten in the final by a more polished and quicker boxer in Maclaren. Feather Weights (75 to 85 lbs.) — In the early bouts the finalists had it all their own way, Walkem ii. being the only one to put up a very plucky fight against Slater. In the final Barker fought well, but was rather outclassed by a quicker and older boxer. Bantam Weight (Up to 75 lbs.)— In the top half of this weight, Maxwell ii. met but little opposition, with the exception of Shaw i., who put up a very 30 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE plucky fight. Bradford ii. in the lower half had no difficulty in disposing of all his opponents. The final between Maxwell and Bradford produced one of the pluckiest fights of the whole competition. Maxwell was thoroughly outboxed and out-generaled by a much more experienced boxer, but he stuck to it, and thoroughly deserved the Good Loser ' s Cup. Wild Life on Vancouver Island CCUSTOMED as 1 am to taking a little mild exercise after lunch, I thought to stroll up the hill one Saturday afternoon and admire the scenery of Shawnigan. On topping the rise, somewhat out of breath, I instantly saw that some form of heathen rites was being celebrated. Huddled together in attitudes of complete abasement were some dozen or more figures, while other satellites grouped themselves in certain positions on either flank, apparently the better to watch the sacrifice which was about to be made. It was then I made a startling discovery. No heathen rites were these, but obviously a hunt had taken place, and I was now about to observe the kill and the dividing of the remains amongst the human hounds. The huntsman, or high priest, rolled the kill or sacrifice into the midst of the hounds, or devotees, who thereupon be- came filled with the utmost frenzy. Casting aside their form er brooding attitude, they strug- gled and fought, bit and clawed at each other in their efforts to get at the spoil. This last rolled out from the rear, un- observed by all except one eager ghoul who, seizing it in his hands, became apparently filled with loathing for it immedi- ately, for, to my amazement, he cast it from him. Another dashed forward ,and, seizing the remains, made off with it to his lair. 31 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE This, however, was not to be. The first mentioned group had now discovered how they had been tricked and, wrought up to a pitch of fervour, excelling any I had ever seen, they seized on the luckless one and hurled him to the ground with much snapping of jaws and signs of evident satisfaction. A new diversion now occurred. Swooping down on the scene of carnage came four or five figures, who snatched up the remains and by means of certain cunning manoeuvres, successfully evaded the rest. Darting amongst the justly enraged hordes, who tried to surround them, they ran off at full speed and eventually dis- appeared in the bush. Surprised that the rest now prepared to give up the chase, I was about to ask another onlooker the reason, when a voice at my elbow said, Well, what do you think of our Rugger XV? 32 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE gam By H. B. TURPIN |T CAN NOT refrain from attempting to tell of the pleasure I derived in hearing the annual concert at Shawnigan Lake School on Saturday afternoon. Every moment was a delight to me, and I was deeply impressed by the great amount of splendid work done by the school. Such work must make an impression upon each boy for a lifetime. It was not only a most commendable concert, but a dis- play of decorum and willing co-operation in discipline which will leave its mark upon every pupil. For two hours the large audience listened with rapt attention, showing appreciation by continuous applause. The programme consisted of orchestral selections, chorals and part-songs, piano solos, violin solos, and full chorus with orchestral accompaniment, and interspersed among these were athletics by the physical training squads under the direction of Captain Hunt, Captain Palin and Mr. Musgrave. Some of the pyramid displays and special stunts in this part of the programme would have done credit to a trained company of Japanese gymnasts in a vaudeville entertainment. Remarkable skill and judgment were shown in the choice of the musical selections. Each number possessed the high- est merit, both from the musical and literary standpoint, on the programme appearing such names as Beethoven, Handel, (iluck, Brahms, Grainger, Bantock, etc. It must be remembered that Shawnigan Lake School is not a musical conservatory, and the smaller boys start in this school with no thought of music, and still when they have spent a few years at Shawnigan each boy finds himself in possession of considerable knowledge of music, a training which has been put up to him by the school in such a clever manner that the knowledge has been obtained unconsciously. It is no easy task to begin with boys of such tender years and by the fourth form make them able to present well such chor- SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE als as we heard on Saturday. One of the unusual features of the part-songs was that the accompaniments to the sixteen selections were all played by the boys of the different classes ; one selection was conducted by a boy of the same class. The entire form was piloted through this difficult task with credit. Only the initiated can know the difficulties of forming and conducting a young orchestra, and still the work done by this organization on Saturday afternoon was most commendable. Piano solos by T. Piddington and violin solos by R. Harcourt were much enjoyed. During the entire programme each boy filled his part with a dignity which showed his feeling of responsibility. During the last twenty years my life ' s work has made it necessary for me to visit hundreds of the most important schools and colleges in the States, and I can truthfully say that I have found no place more commendable than Shawni- gan Lake School. Answers to Correspondents Form II. — A Calamity is not necessarily a lot of noise. But Calamity would be a mild way of describing certain noises we do hear sometimes. R. W. H. — We hardly think the drum and triangle could be described as instruments of combustion. But if you are thinking of putting the matter to the test by placing the drum on a good fire we should hate to miss the fun. Military — Surely after your visit to H.M.C.S. Vancouver you no longer think that the Navy is sometimes called the Senile Service. W. B. S. — No. The thing that looks like an apple with seeds in it is not called a pomme de terre, neither was Polon- ius a mythical sausage, as somebody remarked to us the other day. R. B. O. C. — Petrified undoubtedly means scared, but we hardly think that you can describe Coal as Scared Wood. 34 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Curious — Yes, we had always understood that a kettle was a necessity at a picnic, but doubtless tea could be made in a test tube or retort if the kettle was forgotten. C. C. M. — We see your point of view absolutely, but we doubt if the reason why a bottle of ginger beer bubbles over when the top is removed, could be accounted for by the car- bon dioxide convalescing. It is generally the drinker who has to do that. G. A. W. — One could hardly describe the acute accent in French as an accident over an e. TUM PRANSI, TRIA MILIA CAVORTIMUS The Riding School ! The Riding School ! The boy must be a perfect fool Who does not join the riding school. Oh! come to Higgins ' Field and see The mounts that wait us there. They all can walk, they all can trot, Except the old gray mare. With legs and head and tail and eye The horses are complete. (Not so the riders. Many try To ride without a seat). Obedient to our leader ' s word, We canter, or we trot ; And when we gallop, some stay on, And some, of course, do not. Two masters rode a dashing black. Their courage we admired ; But one was thrown upon his back, The other one got wired. See life, and join the riding school, Become a bold equestrian ; Better bestride an ass or mule Than be a mere pedestrian. — Oleander 3 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE s ' A. B. Ripley has passed his entrance into Stanford Uni- versity. T. Piddington and II. Lake are at Victoria College. R. J. Mellin, K. Halley, T. Douglas Groves and T. Pun- nett are at the University of British Columbia. A. G. Crisp is working hard at Medicine at Toronto. The Trial Eights at Cambridge include the names of F. Bradley and J. G. H. Lander. S. Garrard is now working with the Commercial Pacific Cable Company, Midway Island, via Honolulu. E. Musgrave is in Vancouver. J. Musgrave is back at 1166 Goodwin St., Victoria. M. Rochfort has joined the Bank of Montreal in Victoria. Vincent Best is in New York at Chase ' s First National Bank. Alan Best is in New York also, working hard at Natural History and Taxidermy. The MacDonalds are at Kincolith and are thinking of an eastern university next year. Vancouver, B.C., October 30, 1928. The Editor, Shawnigan Lake School Magazine, Shawnigan Lake, V.I. Dear Sir, — One day, while having lunch with Fred D. Crisp (on my invitation and his pocketbook) the conversa- tion turned to the doings of the Shawnigan Lake Old Boys in Vancouver. The following is a resume of that conversation. Fred Crisp is still trying to take the Manager ' s position at the Canadian Stevedoring Company Ltd., but the Manager is not retiring yet, so Fred has to be satisfied with a junior 36 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE position. A. G. Crisp is now a Freshie in the Medical Class at the University of Toronto. (Good work, Alan!). It is rumoured that W. S. Ferguson takes his lunch box down to Hanbury ' s Lumber Mill every day now. It is said that he hopes to be a Lumber King some day. Another of our members is also in the wood business. W. Roaf is study- ing the technical points of lumbering in a camp sixty miles outside of Portland. J. L. Roaf is still in the coal and gravel business (it is understood that these are two different departments) with Messrs. Evans, Coleman Evans Ltd. E. Boyle informs us that Balfour Guthrie Co. are doing very well, but we are not blaming Teddy for all of it. Some- one else must get some credit. Marcus Smith and L. Wallbridge are two other business men of this great metropolis, but no one seems to be able to locate them at the present. Walter A. Leckie is still in the Bond Department of the old established firm of Pemberton Son (Vancouver) Ltd. There are other Old Boys in town, some are members of the Club, and unfortunately others are not, but we are al- ways glad to know what they are doing. Last March 2nd, fifteen Vancouver Old Boys entertained Mr. Lonsdale, three Masters and several Prefects at a ban- quet held in the Grosvenor Hotel. Needless to say, the ban- quet was a gay one at all times, due mainly to the wonderful spirit which exists between the Old Boys and the members of the school staff. After the banquet the party visited the Orpheum Theatre and enjoyed the show to a marked degree, more especially when Teddy Boyle could find no place to sit. As for the after-theatre cup of coffee in Scott ' s Cafe, we were only schoolboys again (without supervision). The following night, the Vancouver Old Boys held their annual dance. We owe the success of this dance mainly to the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Roaf, who so kindly placed their beautiful Marine Drive residence at our disposal. The 37 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE success of the party was displayed by the demands made on the orchestra, who played several more extras than called for on the programme. The supper was, without question, the best ever served at any party. At the close, speeches were in order and it will be many years before the humorous speech of the Head will be forgotten. In the late summer the Vancouver Old Boys entertained Mr. Lonsdale at a banquet in the Hotel Grosvenor. After- wards the members called for their respective ladies of the hour and re-assembled at Cliffe House for a dance and supper. Next year the Vancouver Old Boys hope that they will again have the opportunity of entertaining any members of the Old Boys Club at any time they may be in Vancouver. We wish at this time to thank Mr. Lonsdale, the Masters, and the boys of the school for the enjoyable week-end spent at Shawnigan Lake School last Thanksgiving, and we wish to assure them, through the medium of the Magazine, that we are looking forward to our next visit on November 11th and 12th. We wish the school the best of luck and the greatest suc- cess and prosperity during the present school year. Yours sincerely, W. A. LECKIE, President, Shawnigan Lake School Old Boys ' Club. 8 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Letter from R M C. Dear Sir, — In reply to your letter and note, I am afraid that the news of the Old Boys isn ' t up to much ; however, here is an itemized account :- 1st Class — Ross, J. D. Hacker I might say is the thing that worries every recruit good and bad before breakfast, and for the rest of the day. John has still his dry humour and is a cheering sort at the best of times. 2nd Class— Groves, J. D. Westholme is going ahead as fast as they will let him. Last spring in the boxing he put up one of the best losing fights I have ever seen. He would have won except that his opponent didn ' t know what to be beaten meant, and who took terrible punishment all the way through. Jim is still with the soccer team and one of the best harriers in the Col- lege. I hear that he was given restriction of leave in physics class the other day for asking silly questions ; funny that say- ing about habits 3rd Class— Best, G. L. Gyp. is becoming a better lad (if that is possible) every day. He has turned into a wonderful boxer (he must have, for he can beat yours truly), and is the only man on the soccer team that can kick with both feet ; if they win the inter-col- legiate championship they can thank Best for it. A sad thing has happened : Gordon has fallen in love ! When? Last June. Our correspondent has not yet seen the lucky damsel, but will do so and forward particulars. As for yours truly, sir, I have made sub-half on the first rugby team, and am content. P.S. — Best also represented his platoon in the Dundonald riding competition last May. 39 SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE We are given the treat of seeing Steve every now and then, sometimes on church parade, sound asleep with his troopers smeared all round him. Of the private life of Stephen of Kingston we know little, except that we would like to know who is the master (or mistress) of the large Alsatian dog which he takes for walks in the afternoons. YOUR KINGSTON CORRESPONDENT. HORRIBILIA DICTU A Cassock is a thing you put beer into. Romanis unis Concedimus. We burn one Roman. A grampus is a kind of knot you tie. The longest reign in English history was the flood, at the time of the ark. A kiln is a dead relative. The capital of Norway used to be called Christianity. The wife of an earl is called a Goddess. The motto on the Royal Coat of Arms is England expects everyone to do his duty. Lines running round the earth are called Parables. The capital of Ireland is Dubbin. A female sheep is a sheepess. A nun is a very religious person who lives in a convert. A gallon is a whole bunch of water. The stones did rattle underneath As if Cheapside were mad. (John Gilpin), rendered by Form II. The stones did rattle underneath As if the sheep inside were mad. 4 OIOOON ' S LIMITED VICTORIA, B.C.