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

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Shawnigan Lake School Magazine GROVES ' — The amalgamation of the remains of Copeman ' s with us at the beginning of this term does not make it any easier to write these notes. At first they did not seem to appreciate the kindness we were doing them, but now they have become acclimatised matters are progressing favourably. Plummer disappeared without any warning at Christmas and was succeeded as head of the House by Adams, who in turn gave way to Rogers. Rogers is now Head Prefect and Bird too is a prefect. Under the eagle eye of our classical House master we made a desperate bid for the Rugger Cup. We caused a considerable stir by upsetting Lake ' s in the first round after two hard games, but we were ourselves overwhelmed by Copeman ' s in the final, in which we were compelled to play without Lawson. However, as Copeman ' s have now joined forces with us and put the Cup on our table we bear them no ill will. House colours were awarded to Lewis, Torland ii, Torland i, Aikens, Woodward, Watson, Hyde ii and Bell-Irving i. Perhaps the less said about our cricket the better. The team was captained by Adams, our sole representative on the School side. We were beaten by Rip- ley ' s in the first round, when something seemed to go wrong with our lob bowling, so that our ruthless opponents were able to give us plenty of exercise. Torland ii was successful in the Junior Tennis Tournament. At the present moment we have eight people on the School Fifteen, among whom we congratulate Campbell ii, Reed, Pullen and Woodward on getting their colours, so that hopes of keeping the rugger cup run high. There are rumours that after a period of three years we are to be called upon to defend our Singing Trophy. During the summer holidays Maybee, Campbell ii and Hyde were amongst other notables who visited the World Fair, but it does not appear to have im- proved their low mentality, while Bishop arrived back with breath-taking tales from New Zealand and Australia and still automatically looks for tips when clearing the plates after meals. If we have no other claim to fame at least we can boast of the best radio in the school. — G. W. R. € 26

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Shawnigan Lake School Magazine « HOUSE NOTES » RIPLEY ' S— We sincerely regret the departure of Bradford, who, after being with us for eight years, has passed into R.M.C., on which we congratulate him. He has been succeeded as head of the house by Mackie i, who is also captain of the school team. Covernton and Rochfort were appointed prefects half way through the term, and the latter has also been given his School colours. At present Humphreys is also playing in the Fifteen. Last Summer Term, after a period of lean years, we managed to regain possession of the Cricket Cup. In the first round we easily disposed of Groves ' and then beat Copeman ' s in a very low scoring game played in the morning. As there were a number of Colts on our side it augurs well for the next few years. We were not so successful in the rugger cup in the Easter Term, when we lost to Copeman ' s in the first round, but had we been able to convert our tries we should have made a draw of it. Humphreys, Tupper, Reynolds and Sum- ner were awarded their house colours. In the Summer Term Bradford won the Grogan Tennis Cup for the House, when he beat Bell in the final. This coming summer, now that rowing has again been revived, we are quietly confident of winning the rowing cup. Our House still produces almost the entire Carpenters and Meccano Clubs, so that there is never any need to ask where Kerby, Layland or Paterson are on a half holiday. — C. G. H. T. LAKE ' S— We returned at the beginning of this term to find that Mr. Corbett had left us, taking with him his famous overcoat and axe, both of which we miss very much. He has been succeeded by Mr. Twite. What really made us feel rather lost at the start was finding that Lake i had really gone, after a sojourn of ten years. However he still manages to find plenty of opportunities to revisit us and to keep a fatherly eye on us. His successor as head of the House is Homer-Dixon. Three of our leading lights also went out at the end of the summer term; Pownall i, who is studying ac- countancy and Spanish; Pearce i to Victoria College, and Robertson. We lost the Rugger Cup in the Easter Term, being beaten by Groves ' in the replay in a game which we do our best to forget. Nor does there seem any immediate prospect of our regaining it as our only representatives on the First Fifteen are Homer-Dixon, Dawson and Wilson i. We were beaten in the Cricket Cup by Copeman ' s in spite of a good effort to retrieve a bad position by Lake and Maxwell, who was given his house colours. As the Rowing Cup was not competed for we still have one piece of silver on the table. — D. F. H. C. 25

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Shawnigan Lake School Magazine The Games One night as I was getting into bed I thought how pleasant it would be if I could be taken back several centuries and get an idea of the life of some earlier period of history. Just as I formulated this wish I felt a tap upon my shoulder and turned around to find myself face to face with an old, white-bearded man wearing a long white gown, who addressed me as follows: Young man, your wish is granted. Only tell me to what age would you like to be taken back and I shall be able to oblige you instantly. I was slightly taken aback by this strange turn of events but nevertheless I was determined to see it through. So, after a little consideration I decided I would like to be taken back to the time of Nero to witness one of the gladiatorial displays in the Circus Maximus. The old man told me to close my eyes for an instant, which I did, and then opened them to find myself seated on a stone bench in the great arena with my ancient companion beside me. Apparently the display was just beginning for in the centre of the arena were two stalwart young men advancing towards one another in a very formidable manner. Neither of these was armed but sud- denly I saw one of them stretch out his arms, grab the other by the hair, and throw him over his head. This did not seem to affect him very much as he im- mediately picked himself up and advanced to meet his opponent, who changed his tactics from the offensive to the defensive. It was the other ' s turn to attack this time and suddenly stooping down he grabbed his opponent by the leg and then proceeded to whirl the unfortunate man round and round. All of a sudden he let go and his opponent went for about two yards in the air before landing on. the ground with a thud. I could hardly believe my senses when the man rose from his feet with no hesitation whatsoever and advanced to meet his opponent who waited for his attack. It soon came, for the man, when he was within five yards of his opponent, suddenly rushed at him, gave him a great punch in the solar plexus and then lifting his gasping opponent bodily he hurled him headfirst to the ground. This time the man did not get up and the winner retired carrying the beaten man with him. The next event was a duel between a short, thickset man, armed with a small dagger, and a large black bear. This fight was short and sweet for the man rushed at the bear, which was exhausted by months of starvation, and plunged the dagger in between its eyes. The creature sank to the ground and died almost immediatley. Next came the main event which was, my companion told me, the perse- cution of some Christians by lions. Presently the unfortunate Christians ap- peared unarmed and clad in only a loin cloth. Against ten Christians there were two lions which was really more than enough, I thought. The unfortunate Christians were herded together into the centre of the arena while the two lions stood on one side looking at them and licking their chops as though they saw in them a possible meal. I cannot describe the different sensations I experienced, as strangely fas- cinated I watched the lions approach their cowering victims, but to my relief, as they were about to spring, I awoke. — D. P. O.