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

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and losing only 9-8, whilst we ourselves were able to tie 3-3 with the all-powerful Ripley ' s. Moreover, we contributed six players to the School 1st XV and six more to the Colts, one more of each than our fair share. But that, of course, is in strict accord with the Groves ' tradition, as witness the six we contributed to the School Cricket XI last summer, when Goodenough and Fisher gained their Colours. Several of the Old Boys paid us a visit on Armistice Day, and we were especially pleased to see that excellent Groves ' man, Larsen. Others came to Brockton Point and supported us in our rugby match against St. George ' s School, Vancouver. The House executive this year consists of Oostermeyer and Chap- man, school prefects, assisted to some extent by Forrest and Fraser, though there are not as yet any ex officio house prefects. Other activities, such a boxing and fencing, which vanished during the years of war, are making their appearance once more; and in our next publication we hope to give you a more varied and colourful account of ourselves. Page 18 Photograph by C. H. Randall. SHAWNIGAN LAKE

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friends regretfully in the spirit pro bono publico , we extend a hearty welcome to the new members of the House. We wish here to express our appreciation and sincere thanks to Mr. Twite for all he has done during the war years when all the staff had their hands over-full and we are glad to see him busy again with the foils. Mr. Timmis, who has recently arrived from England on demobilisation, is a resident master in the School pending his wife ' s arrival and is helping us to shake down on the lines of the old Lake ' s. Rugger. Normal inter-house rugger matches were replaced by a seven-aside tournament in which we lost to Ripley ' s 16-3 and to Groves ' 9-8. It is at least some consolation to know that the Cap- tain of Ripley ' s and of the School XV is Naden, who, until this term, was a member of Lake ' s. In the match versus Groves ' tries were scored by Harrison and Milbrad, Freeth converting the latter. We congratulate Freeth, Milbrad, Harrison and Bourke on play- ing regularly for the 1st XV. The House is also strongly repre- sented in the 2nd XV. Sailing. Sailing captains this term are Ranken and Balshaw. The Boat House is a scene of daily activity where much work is being done to renovate and repair the boats ready for next season. Fencing. The House is represented by Harrison, who is the outstanding fencer in the School this year. Squash. There has been some activity in the Squash Courts but no inter-house events have yet taken place. Lack of matches at present prevents this game from developing into a major house interest. Photography. Gowman is head of the Photographic Club and a number of house members are entering for the photographic com- petition to provide photographs for this magazine. At the time of writing the competition has not been decided, but whatever the result the House will have made a good effort to win. Rag Concert. The House contributed a fantasy When Knight- hood Was in Flower and many members took part in other sketches and songs or assisted with important off-stage duties. We welcome the following new boys this term : Harrison, Pid- dington, Berry, France, McKay I, McKay II, and Patterson II. GROVES ' We returned to school in September to find the Houses re- arranged. Thus, Goodenough and Wood I went to Ripley ' s and we received in exchange P orrest and Pruett I. Losses uncompensated included Fisher, who is now in the Royal Navy, Rawlinson at Reed College, Portland, and Stainsby in Victoria. Despite a slight increase in numbers, we were obliged to stick to seven-aside rugby for inter-house matches. These were productive of keen excitement, Lake ' s putting up an excellent fight against us SCHOOL MAGAZINE Page 17

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RAG CONCtfllS 3 A HE Rag Concerts have been kept up during the war years though they have been very uneven in quality. This year the concert was an outstanding success, and the pro- gramme was well arranged in that there was considerable variety and welcome speed between the turns. The quartets were delight- fully topical, with the words having a greater appeal than the voices. The actions of the quartet, however, lacked something of the rhythm and symmetry of the, Rockettes The creepy, scarey, scarecrows kept us all on pins and needles until their round and smiling faces were finally revealed. In the House plays the Academy Award went by unanimous consent to the seductive Moonbeam Zeke Mc Swine while Daisy May of Seattle made a hit with his figure and Mauk with his refreshing lack of respect for the Head Prefect. Pruett enjoyed his gangster part, for which a prolonged course of Charlie Chan had prepared him. The panto- mime brought down the house, with Milbrad and Harrison starring. In the last item of all, The Staff, making a valiant if not altogether successful attempt to return to boyhood ' s days, gave a spirited and spectacular rendering of a mythical matron. There were others who did much of the donkey work necessary to make such a concert a success, notably Miss Herriges, who worked long hours sewing or making scenery, not only for her own play but for those of others. Mr. Muir was to be found at all odd spare moments quietly and unselfishly rehearsing the quartets while Mr. Twite made himself responsible for the stage arrangements. $S SCHOOL MAGAZINE I age 19