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

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THE CADET CORPS In addition to the fundamental training, in which every cadet must become proficient, we have, during the past year, held classes in map reading, internal combustion engines, signalling and radio operation. Second-Lieutenant Hyde-Lay has made a most energetic and successful effort to instil into the Cadet Corps some enthusiasm for range practice. Because of the intensely cold weather, the Range was little used during the winter months; consequently, we were unable to compete in many competitions. We did, however, fire two or three postal matches with Qualicum College and Ridley College Cadet Corps. In the latter shoot, our first and second teams both won. The team averages were: 1st Team, 90.4 to 88.5; 2nd Team, 84.3 to 80.75. The Annual Inspection was carried out by Major-General H. F. H. Hertzberg, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., M.C. Cadet Major Pearkes, who was suffering from a damaged knee and was therefore unable to command the company, acted as A.D.C. to the Inspecting Officer. Cadet Captain Parke acted as Company Commander. The drill and other activities were well done; each cadet seemed conscious of the truth that the success of the inspection depended mainly on the part which he himself had to play- The Inspecting Officer took a lively interest in every phase of the inspection; he criticized faults in discipline and training, and he offered many suggestions which should prove helpful in the future. The Physical Training Exhibition was very good and smartly carried out. It was short enough not to be tiresome by having to watch vain repetition and yet long enough to show that every boy knew his job. The Tumbling was extremely good and the Box Horse work was the result of really good and careful training. The whole exhibition was undoubtedly the best we have seen here since 1939 when Mr. Stoddard was our instructor. 9

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EXAMINATIONS The examination results this year, while not outstanding, were satisfactory. Ten boys wrote one or more Senior Matriculation subjects. Six of them wrote the full examination. Of these, four passed in all subjects written and one with only one supplemental which he passed in August. The highest mark was 92% in Mathematics. Thirteen boys wrote the full Junior Matriculation Examination. Ten passed in all subjects, one boy had one supplemental in Biology and two failed. Three boys taking partial Junior and partial Senior Matric- ulation completed their Junior Matriculation and received some credits towards Senior Matriculation. The highest average mark by any one boy was 87%. Seven papers received over 90%. Twenty boys in Grades X and XI who propose taking more ad- vanced Science next year wrote the General Science V Examination. Of these eighteen passed. THE HOBBY SHOP Although there have not been many boys who have shown an active interest in the Hobby Shop, some good work has been done in each of the clubs. In the Machine Shop, Robinson and Wearne have continued to improve their skill in the use of the metal and wood lathes. Wright ' s unusual ability in the construction of model aeroplanes has been an inspiration to many boys; consequently the membership of the Model Club has increased satisfactorily. Pinkerton is gradually mastering the art of the photographer. Perhaps he will be able to share his knowledge with others next year. A number of boys have formed an Art Club and have expressed themselves in colours with considerable imagination. This year has seen the beginning of the School Museum. The front room in the Hobby Shop has been divided by a partition and in one section there is the embryo of the museum. Although the number of exhibits is, at the moment, quite small, it is hoped that the museum will grow into an interesting and valuable addition to the School. 8

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THE RAG CONCERT One evening in the good old days, when numbers were few but enthusiasm keen, an impromptu programme was arranged to add zest to the school life. From this humble beginning grew our present Rag Concert, an annual event eagerly looked forward to by all. While it is no longer impromptu, yet to the casual observer who views the spectacle for the first time, it may appear very much so. Originators of the idea feel, however, that the prepared version lacks the spontaneity which gave to their performance that sparkling humor so entertainingly provided by unexpected diversions from the plot. The Thirty- N iner s say, Our performance was of a higher calibre than that of the present day. But the Forty-Niner ' s say, It ' s getting better every year. So, the assessment of the true worth of the finished product would appear to depend largely on the viewpoint of the beholder. Each may well say: J wad the guid Lord to others wad gie The gift to see myself as 1 see me. However, since opinion striking against opinion ignites the spark that kindles the light of truth, there is every reason to hold high hopes for the future. The curtain-raiser for this year ' s concert was provided by Forms I and II in their play, The Mad Tea Party , a scene from Alice in Wonderland. King capably portrayed a golden-haired Alice; Lawson II, Burns and Jordan together painted in the somewhat hazy features of the Mad Hatter; Robertson, Vandersluys and Hutton sketched the foibles of the March Hare; and Ford, Ferris and Lawson I slumbered through the action as Dormice. In the Remove B skit Parkinson led the singing in a touching song to Mother in One Big Happy Family , and displayed rare musical talent which Mr. Galliford had not hitherto suspected he possessed. Groves ' House presented a satire on boys who suddenly acquire convenient ailments, but who, under the spell of modern medical tech- nique, convalesce with amazing rapidity. In the ready response to applied quackery of such rare maladies as inflammation of the imagina- tion, many highly amusing situations were provided. Putnam, as prosecuting attorney in Ripley ' s mock trials supplied a little comedy. Riley, as judge, meted out justice without fear or favour to all miscreants brought before the Bar of Justice until one Mrs. Trician (Casselman), by her womanly wiles and wistful smiles, quite upset his judicial equilibrium. Lake ' s followed with a beauty contest in which several engaging young ladies vied for honours. Judges Callahan, Berry and Wright, differing widely in their tastes, experienced some difficulties in placing the sparkling beauties; but there is little doubt that Harvey ' s grace and charm would have received the official nod had it not been for the burlesque entry of Tuttle just at that time, which threw the proceedings into complete confusion. The Upper Fifth staged a melodramatic performance in which the realistic acting of Webster and Pinkerton stole the spotlight. 10