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

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SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE The same choir very kindly sang the test pieces again at a concert in the S. L. A. A. Hall at Shawnigan Lake on May 17th, when the programme consisted of all pieces sung by all choirs in the district who had entered for the Victoria Music Festival. The proceeds were given towards a fund for pro- viding pianos for three local public schools. One of our most urgent needs was provided for by the erection of two tennis courts, near the gym. These have been built of wood in the most approved manner and very excellent courts they are. It is to be hoped that the standard of play will be materially improved as a result. In regard to tennis we congratulate Bradford 11 on his successes in the Island Tennis Tournament at Duncan during the summer holidays. Another feature of the School which has elicited praise from all visitors is the garden and approach to the Main School. Those who remember the rather unedifying swamp between the buildings and the road will be astounded at re- cent developments, in great measure due to Mr. R. J. Cromie ' s generosity. The Riding School which was started last year has proved a great success. A wide trail, due to the unselfish energy of Mr. A. P. Musgrave, has now been cut all around the School property, and should prove to be a useful asset. Our thanks are due to Mrs. Nairn and other kind friends tor their generosity towards the library. We would particu- larly like to thank Mr. Rose for the splendid collection he gave us. Also would we thank Miss Gildea for the gift of a statue, the Winged Nike of Samothrace. We welcome this year on the staff: Mr. A. D. Muskett, Mr. A. D. Paterson, Dr. W. D. Paterson, Mr. J. S. Harrington and Mr. R. G. B. Humphreys. The prefects this year are: Harcourt (Head of School), Slater, Douglas 1, Macrae, Lake 1, Merritt.

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SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE School Notes THIS has been a year of great expansion. A classroom block was erected in the summer holidays, and the new House, Copeman ' s, was finished in time to accommodate 80 boys at the beginning of September. The exteriors of both buildings conform to the general design of the Main School ; stucco and half timbering. Generous provision has been made in the Classroom Block for chemistry and physics laboratories and lecture rooms. Our old friend, Mr. Boniface, was in his element in charge of construction. The School now numbers over 200 boys. During the early part of the Lent Term the lake froze over and afforded us some three weeks excellent skating. This is the first time this has happened for seven or eight years. Teams arrived from Cowichan and nearer home, and were all successfully defeated at ice hockey by the School. House matches were hastily arranged in which the Hill House was victorious. The Pancake Greeze was held on February 12, 1929 (Shrove Tuesday), the winner being Lake I from Upper IV. The School owes a great debt of gratitude for the most generous gift of an organ for the Chapel. This was built by Mr. Chandos Dix of New Westminster, and was a source of the greatest interest to everyone in the School during its construction. During the year we were fortunate in having visits and addresses from His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor ; Mr. L. B. Franklin, Headmaster of Melbourne Grammar School; Mr. Ernest Raymond, the well-known author, and Rear Admiral Gordon Campbell, V. C, D.S.O. On Tuesday, April 16th the choir boys went to Victoria to sing the test pieces in the class for Boys ' Choirs. 3

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SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL MAGAZINE wwfBmM pm IT IS hard to realize how difficult it is to change from one game of football to another, but the great keenness shown by the whole school greatly minimised this. Although the standard was not in any way high, the energy shown rather flossed over the lack of cleverness. Onlv the most elementarv phases of the game could be tackled, and before the end of the season there seemed to be some sun showing through the clouds. Low tackling and going down on the ball were sadly lack- ing. It must be remembered that these two are the first essen- tials of the game, attack and defense play can come later. Larsen, as captain, was well supported by Slater and Merritt. Lest this should sound as if there was no hope for the fu- ture, let us hasten to add that such is not the case. Starting practically where we left off last year and with nearly the whole XV still with us, we should soon be able to say that we can- turn out a Rugger XV of the same quality as our old Soccer XI ' s, and this would be no mean standard either. Larsen. (Captain). Wing three-quarter. A very strong and fast runner who did not quite realize his own speed. Inclined to get rather rattled in a tight corner. Good kick, fair hands. Slater. Scrum half. A clever player, but must not attempt too much on his own, also be more determined in his tackling. Good pair of hands. 5