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

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Shawnigan Lake School Magazine « Speech Day » SPEECH DAY was held on Saturday, June 24th, when interest in the occasion, combined with perfect weather, brought together the largest gathering of parents and friends for some years. The proceedings began with a Service in Chapel at 11 a.m., at which the Clergy participating were The Rt. Rev. the Lord Bishop of Columbia, The Yen. the Dean of Columbia, the Rev. E. M. Willis and the Rev. Canon Hughes. The Dean, Dr. Spencer Elliott, gave an excellent address on the subject of Growing Up. Referring to the words of St. Paul, When I Avas a child I spake as a child, I under- stood as a child, I thought as a child ; but when I became a man I put away childish things ' the Dean pointed out to the boys that there are two great questions they should put to themselves : Am I willing to grow up? and Am I willing to fulfill the purpose of my growth? Some boys are careless in both small and large matters of conduct, and anti-social in their doings. Without an earnest effort to eradicate such faults, these boys could only become undesirable members of society, and, Avhile they might reach their full physical growth, would not be grown up in the full sense of St. Paul ' s words, When I became a man I put away childish things. They would be like wheat which has reached its full stature but is worthless because it is not put to its proper use. By trust in God alone could a young man reach the height of his Spiritual growth, and realize the true purpose of Life. After lunch the finals of the Water Sports took place, at the con- clusion of which the School and their guests went into the Gymnasium for the prize-giving. The Head Master, after welcoming the visitors, reviewed the activities of the School year, which had been a memor- able one for many reasons. A highlight of the year had been the Royal visit to Yictoria, for which the School had been given a four-day exeat. Examination results, both Junior and Senior Matriculation, had been highly successful, and great credit was due Mr. P. T. Skrim- shire, Mr. H. Manson and Mr. C. W. Twite for these successes. In games, the School had been unbeaten at Rugger, Cricket was improv- ing, one boy (A. B. Fleck) had been chosen to play for the Canadian Schoolboys ' team to tour England. For tAvo years in succession the School had Avon the Championship at the B. C. Fencing Tournament. In conclusion, the School Avas a success, and if more parents Avould send their boys to the School at a younger age it Avould be a still greater success. Bishop Sexton, who had kindly consented to give aAvay the prizes, next made a short speech, in which he stressed the need of religious teaching. No educational system is worthy of the name if it is not founded on religion. The civilizations of Athens and Rome, Avhile high in material prosperity, had declined because of men ' s faulty f 7 ]

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Si-iAWNiciAN Lake School Magazine § Chapel Notes § WE HAVE HAD the usual School Services this year, with Holy Communion celebrated twice a month. During the Easter and Summer Terms we were fortunate in having the services of the Reverend Robert Council. His skilful use of Nature in expanding his texts and the straightforwardness of his approach to the subject held our interest, and made his addresses an inspiration. This term our regular Services have been taken by the Rev. R. H. B. Butler, who has taken a great interest in the School since his recent arrival from England. We also welcome Mr. Willis, who, after an absence of six years, is making his home in the School. The Lord Bishop of Columbia held the Annual Confirmation Ser- vice on April 23rd, at which twelve boys and six girls from Strath- cona were confirmed. On June 24th, Speech Day, an impressive service was conducted b} Bishop Sexton, Dean Spencer Elliott, who preached the sermon, Canon Hughes and Mr. Willis. A Memorial Service for A. B. Playf air, our first Old Boy casualty of the war, was held on the first Sunday of the Michaelmas Term. Within a month, a similar service was held in memory of Peter Pid- dington, who lost his life in the Royal Oak. On All Saints Day, Holy Communion was followed by the usual short Service, which was conducted by Mr. Butler. Sermons have been preached by the Lord Bishop of Columbia, the Dean of Columbia, the Rev. R. Connell, Mr. F. B. Malim, the Rev. P. Bury, the Rev. F. Comley, the Rev. H. R. Trumpour and the Head Master. Donations have been made to the Poppy Fund, All Saints, Shawni- gan, Queen Alexandra Solarium and St. Barnabas ' , Victoria. Through the generosity of Mr. Grogan, the doors at the West End of the Chapel were recovered with baize and have taken on their original appearance. And again we have to thank Mrs. P. A. Wood- ward for her gift of flowers for the Confirmation Service. [ 6 ]

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Shawnigan Lake School Magazine conception of education. Moral and social development had not kept up with the growth of knowledge. What about Canada, and British Columbia? the Bishop asked. Is it surprising that we have a note of uncertainty as to this country ' s future? There can be no real development of character apart from religion. It is the business of every Christian man and woman to see that the Christian religion becomes operative in all matters of education. They should throw all their influence behind schools like this, which are producing not only men with brains but also with character. Addressing himself to the boys : Always remember the need of Ideals ; they are the spur of progress. Never give up trying. His Lordship then presented the prizes. Supporting the principal speakers were Lieut.-General Sir Percv Lake, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., and Mr. J. Y. Copeman, also Colonel F. Slater, Dr. Spencer Elliott and Judge P. S. Lampman. Captain W. G. H. Roaf was present in the morning. The afternoon closed with tea on the lawn, with the renewal of old friendships, the making of new ones, and with the customary farewells. PBIZE LIST, JUNE, 1939 Form VII— V. R. Butts. Form IV— J. W. Milligan Form VI— H. C. Wilkinson Remove A— P. B. Ballentine Form VU— M. Rattray Remove B— H. G. MacDonald Form VL— C. P. Layard Form III— F. M. Stainsby French Prize — J. O. Wheeler Mathematics Prize — M. Rattray General Merit— D. M. Hartnell Bishop ' s Prize for Reading — N. C. Taylor (Michaelmas Term — J. B. Hicks Efficiency Prize— Lent Term— D. M. Hartnell ISummer Term — D. M. Hartnell House Cups — Sports — Lake ' s Cricket— Ripley ' s Shooting — O. J. A. Cavenagh The Grogan Tennis Cup — G. H. Nanson Sportsmanship Cup — M. Gandossi [ 8 ]