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

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Shawnigan Lake School Magazine Library Notes THE LIBRARY has continued to acquire new books steadily during the past two years, from several sources. The usual periodical collections have been kept up, thus providing the Library with an ever-increasing supply of books selected, as far as possible, from lists submitted by various sections of the School. There have also been several donations, for which we are very grateful indeed. Notable gifts have included a set of ten beautifully bound volumes, The World Book from Capt. Groves ; Andrew Jackson and Cap- tain Horatio Hornblower from Mrs. Morres; and several books of fiction from the Head Master. Besides these, Mr. Twite, Mr. Pid- dington, Cooper, Stimson and others gave numerous books which were much appreciated. Miss Gildea kindly presented the Library with a quotation by Emerson. The Library committee has endeavoured to follow a policy of buying books of an instructive nature as well as light fiction. Our thanks are due to Cooper for his untiring and fruitful work as Librarian last vear. Music Notes IN OCTOBER a party of boys and members of the Staff enjoyed a Concert by the Seattle Symphony Orchestra in Victoria. The School Orchestra was restarted in the 1938 Christmas Term. The playing, although more interesting to the performers than to the listeners, improved greatly during the winter months. A Carol Service, of a type neAV to the School, was held in Chapel on the last Sunday of the Michaelmas Term. In it, readings from the Bible Story were interspersed with carols connected Avith each par- ticular scene. The carols, from sources new and old, were mostly unaccompanied. During the Lent Term, short Organ Recitals were given after the regular Sunday evening Chapel Services. Throughout the year Appreciation Classes have been held on Wednesday mornings and attended by the lower forms. Miss Gildea kindly entertained boys and staff at a Piano Recital at Strathcona. [ 14 ]

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Shawnigan Lake School Magazine After Christmas we came back to find Hartnell Head of the School, and some time later Ashby Avas made a House Prefect. Towards the end of this term a series of Inter-Honse Soccer matches was held, in which Ave defeated Lake ' s and Ripley ' s once each, and finally placed second to Lake ' s. In the Cricket matches Groves ' lost to Lake ' s. Nanson won his House Colours during the season, and he, Hartnell and Ashby played for the 1st XL We were outmatched by the other Houses in the struggle for the Sports cnp, but we did show onr superiority in sev- eral events. Onr distance runners, Hartnell, Derby, Nanson and Warner, won the 440-yards comfortably, but allowed Lake ' s to beat them in the 880-yards. Livingston proved himself the outstanding high jumper of the School ; and we won the diving with Westenhaver, Warner, Roberts and Ketcham ii. Nanson won the senior Tennis. For the roAving Ave produced a young and keen team who, with an excellent House record behind them to live up to, set to with a Avill to practise hard and win the cutter race. In the first round Lake ' s defeated Ripley ' s, and on Speech Day, when the final race was held, in spite of Lake ' s boastful attitude of last year, Ave beat them easily by about four lengths. We wish to thank Capt. and Mrs. droves for their very handsome gift of a rug for our Senior Common Room, and also the Head Master for an attractive and useful reading lamp. These iicav furnishings, together Avith a bookcase made in the Hobby Shop by members of the House, and some new desks provided by the School, haA e contributed to make Groves ' Senior Common Room the envy of the School. Let us hope that Ave can maintain it so. In conclusion, Ave must remember the main reason for coming to school, and say a Avord about scholastic achievement. We avouM like to congratulate D. M. Hartnell and E. A. Wheeler for being accepted into the California Institute of Technology, and R. Derby (avIio is noAv at Stanford University, studying medicine) and J. A. Flynn for passing their Junior Matriculation Examinations. Thus ends another chapter in the Saga of the House of Groves. [ 13 ]

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Shawnigan Lake School Magazine The Rifle Range RIFLE shooting has shown signs of reviving interest this year under the expert guidance of Capt. Palin. Our new indoor range, which is seventy- five feet in length, is now well equipped with excellent B.S.A. rifles. The attendance has increased to forty members, many of whom are entering the Dominion Marksmanship contests. A bronze medal is awarded to any individual scoring a mean of 80 per cent on ten targets, and this seems to be as far as the average ability extends at present. Competitions between staff and school teams are proving very popular, as is the Inter-School competition to determine the best shot on a year-round average basis. A moving target system has recently been installed, and com- petitors are convinced that, given a time of six seconds to load and fire, one must shoot well to score. This year ' s additions have proved most successful. — Cavenagh. The Camera Club DESPITE loss of membership the photography group has made good progress this year. Fully qualified members are permitted individual use of the darkroom, while apprentices must be accom- panied by a Senior. The newly adopted apprenticeship system will provide adequate instruction for those who need it. All the apparatus necessary for good enlargements is on hand. This includes two private enlargers, together with the necessary trays, graduates, and other materials. Lack of a good heating ele- ment is the only handicap at present. Prospective members should be informed that no dues are being collected, as the club is sufficiently well equipped to carry on its work without exacting fees from the members. The greater part of developing and printing is done next term, at which time the members hope to produce several good prints for their exhibition at the end of the year. — D. Johnson. [ 15 ]