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

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D. BELLM He has been disappointing. He made runs on only three occasions and did not fulfill last year ' s promise. His bowling, however, was very steady and he always fielded alertly and intelligently. T. F. GOODENOUGH He bowled consistently well but must eliminate the loose ball per over which is marring his bowling. His batting, while not as successful as was hoped, was greatly improved over last year. T. C. THEE A greatly improved batsman. He watches the ball well and on occasion is very hard to dislodge. However, he must learn to attack the bowling if he wishes to do himself justice. A useful change bowler and steady fielder. P. W. MaclNNES He has become a very promising wicket-keeper. Over-anxiousness cost him some chances for run outs and he does not stand quite near enough to the wicket to stump quickly. His batting improved a great deal and, at the end of the season, he could be counted upon for runs. W. S. EDGETT His batting was very varied. He was capable of making runs but too often was out playing a feeble stroke to a good ball and, occasionally, no stroke at all. His fielding at point was often excellent but just as often it was miserable. G. R. WILSON Early failure due to impetuosity caused him to concentrate on two shots, anaemic prod and a blind swipe . However, he regained his confidence in the very last match in which he batted well. He fielded keenly. J. A. CLARK Hampered by injury, he was able to play in only three matches. Consequently, his batting suffered from lack of practice. A good natural fielder in any position. E. W. OBERMARCK Brought into the side primarily as a fieldsman, he often surprised with his ability to score runs quickly. His batting was of the agricultural variety but, combined with a good eye, was successful on occasions. T. M. OSVOLD When he felt like it, he was a brilliant fielder but too often he would lapse into lackadaisical mediocrity. However, he managed to eradicate this fault to a great extent by the end of the season. His bowling improved steadily with every match. Unfor- tunately, the same cannot be said for his batting which remained at the same painful level. Also played:— E. E. PINKERTON, P. GAFFNEY, G. W. BANKS. COLTS CRICKET This year ' s Colts showed more promise than last year ' s. In fact, we never fielded our best team because one or two, who were under the age-limit for Colts, represented the School on the First Eleven. Congratulations to these players! In spite of this handicap we still managed to win two of our six matches. The team is young and keen and several players show signs of future prowess. The best batsman was Kaye 1 , the best bowler Simson, and the best fieldsman Svendsen 1 . RESULTS: May 5th — versus Glenlyon. School— 42 Glenlyon — 62 May 9th — versus St. Michael ' s. School — 61 (Dryvynsyde 24 Not Out) St. Michael ' s — 66 (Gaffney 4 for 19, Dryvynsyde 3 for 0) May 19th — versus St. Michael ' s. St. Michael ' s — 41 (Simson 7 for 5) School — 58 (Dryvynsyde 1 2, Kaye 1 11) May 30th — versus Glenlyon. School— 38 (Kaye 1 17, Power 8) Glenlyon — 3 for 101 June 6th — versus University School. University School — 104 (Simson 6 for 48) School — 14 June 9th — versus University Schoo 1 . 1st Innings: School — 50 (Banks 12) University School — 25 (Kaye 1 4 for 7, Simson 3 for 7) 2nd Innings: School — 6 for 19 University School — 1 1 (Simson 7 for 4, Kaye 1 3 for 6) Page 19

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the field with mixed feelings. We had got them out for 68 last time — could we now get them out for less? We started off with a step in the right direction when a smart piece of fielding ran out their opening batsman in the second over. Then, in came Calton and it was obvious that he was finding the bowling no puzzle. So Maclnnes began to switch the bowling around in the hope that shock tactics would shake his confidence. It worked in that Good- enough had Calton caught by Patrick at 33, the next three wickets fell and the score reached 52. A couple of quick wickets now and the game might well be won. In came Squires, a powerful hitter and Maclnnes tried a gamble by putting on Thee in place of Bellm. It failed as Thee bowled three long hops which Squires gratefully hit for 14 runs and so won the match. The remainder of the game was an anti-climax. University School were finally all out for 92. Our only bowler who was able to command a length was Goodenough who took 6 wickets for 27 runs. Our fielding was below its usual high standard for this match but we do not wish to detract from University School ' s win. They played us twice and beat us twice and what could be more decisive than that? On Empire Day, Bellm, Goodenough and Maclnnes 2 were selected to play for the Vancouver Island Juniors against the Vancouver Juniors in a match in Victoria. They all played well and, between them, totalled more than three-quarters of their side ' s runs. On the same day, Messrs. Hyde-Lay, Pearce and Maclnnes 1 were selected to play for the North in the North vs. South Match at Beacon Hill Park. Maclnnes batted well for 5 runs against some very good bowling. Mr. Pearce bowled with some success while Mr. Hyde-Lay had one of those afternoons which is better forgotten. The prospects for next year seem fair. We should have six of the present team left which will be a fair nucleus to work upon. Results of the 1st XI Matches May 3rd — versus Masters ' XI. Won. Home. , Masters ' XI — 56 (Mr. Duxbury 13, Bellm 3 for 14) School — 77 (Bellm 16, Goodenough 15, Pearce 6 for 19) May 5th — versus Cowichan C.C. Lost. Away. Cowichan — 33 (Goodenough 3 for 14, Bellm 3 for 4) School — 30 (Green 6 for 1 7, Gleddon 4 for 11) May 13th — versus Old Boys ' XI. Drawn. Home. OldBoys ' XI— 78 for 7. (Green 33, Smith 17, Bellm 2 for 9) School — 64 for 6. (Patrick 14, Hyde-Lay 3 for 14) May 1 9th — versus Cowichan C.C. Won. Away. Cowichan — 43 (Butt 16, Bellm 3 for 8, Thee 2 for 0) School — 51 (Patrick 20, Green 4 for 14) May 23rd — versus Mr. G. G. Baiss ' XI. Won. Home. School— 62 (Bellm 25, Hyde-Lay 4 for 4) Mr. Baiss ' XI — 51 (Pearce 32, Goodenough 6 for 20, Bellm 4 for 8) June 2nd — versus St. George ' s School XI. Won. Home. St. George ' s — 28 (Maclnnes 8 for 10) School — 84 (Maclnnes 2-24, Patrick 16) St. George ' s — 30 (Goodenough 4 for 8, Bellm 2 for 7) June 6th — versus University School 1st XI. Lost. Away. School — 24 (Challoner 5 for 6, Sherratt 4 for 2) University School — 68 (Bellm 4 for 4) June 9th — versus University School 1st XI. Lost. Home. School — 60 (Obermarck 19, Challoner 6 for 19) University School — 92 (Squires 26, Goodenough 6 for 27) CHARACTERS OF THE 1st XI D. C. MaclNNES (Captain) A good captain who managed his team in a firm, pleasant manner. He changed his bowling sensibly and was watchful in the placing of the fielders. His left-handed batting often looked impressive but he must develop more patience if he wishes to score more runs. A fine fielder at mid-off where he took a number of good catches. A. S. PATRICK A forcing bat; he was always ready to punish the loose ball. His fielding at cover point was deceptively good as many an unwary batsman found at the cost of his wicket. Page 18

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HOUSE MATCHES Ripley ' s House met Lake ' s House in the first round of the House matches and were defeated. Being put in to bat first, Ripley ' s were all out in half an hour for 24 runs. At one time it appeared that they might be out for even less but Harrison and Osvold, each with 8 runs, helped the cause along. Thee bowled well for Lake ' s, taking 4 wickets for 3 runs. Burns and Thee opened the batting for Lake ' s and Osvold bowled Thee when he had scored only 3 runs. However, Maclnnes and Burns carried the score along to 43 when both retired, the game having been won. During this time, Burns had scored a patient 8 while Maclnnes, including two prodigious hooks for 6, made 32. Against Groves ' House in the finals, Burns and Thee opened the batting for Lake ' s. Burns again played well but batted too slowly and, when out, had only scored one run. Maclnnes 1 did not stay and there appeared to be no one capable of standing up to the bowling of Goodenough except Thee who was batting very confidently. Banks came in and scored a breezy 14 before being out. Thee carried his bat and, out of a final total of 51, he had made 19 careful runs during which he did not give a chance. With their sights on 51 runs, Groves ' House started very confidently but keen fielding and bowling by Lake ' s soon had them in difficulties. Patrick was the only batsman to stay in. When the last man, Simson, came in 5 runs were needed for a win. A snick here and there and gradually they crept nearer to the elusive winning run. Two more runs to win and Patrick faced the bowling. The tension was acute. A drive past the bowler was held to a single by dint of some fine fielding by Svendsen. A bye and over. Then Maclnnes bowling at Simson who blocked the first ball and successfully repeated the performance on the next ball. A swing and a miss on the third ball and a careful playing forward to the fourth ball. However, not quite a big enough reach and there was Thee grinning, the ball safely caught in his right hand. A most exciting tied game, quite rare in cricket and very rare in a House Match. After the game, Thee and Maclnnes 2 were awarded their House Cricket Colours. htockt A little of both brands of hockey has been played during the past year. Not enough it is true for the boys to have become proficient in the game but sufficient for them to appre- ciate the merits of each. For over a week in the Lent Term we enjoyed some excellent skating on Hartl ' s flooded field which had, as an added attraction, relative safety for the water at the deepest point was no more than four feet. After some days when everyone had had their fill of just plain skating and were looking for new fields to conquer, we began the Ice Hockey competition in which four teams participated, the three Houses and a fourth team made up of members of the staff. Lake ' s House, with a predominance of good skaters, won the tournament rather easily. How- ever, there was an interesting struggle for second place which was finally secured by Ripley ' s when they defeated the Masters ' Team by a very small margin. Groves ' House occupied the basement. Grass Hockey was enjoyed too but more as a frolic than as a sport. We supplied boys of various sizes and shapes to form an opposition side to the Strathcona girls ' team in an effort to improve their standard of play. How far we succeeded can be judged by the fact that the girls lost all their matches, although they did manage to tie one. A few of the boys proved to be quite adept at wielding the hockey stick and have come to the conclusion that Grass Hockey is far from a ladies ' game. JrcicK and J7 ield porld As we enjoyed an extremely fine spell of weather at the beginning of the Summer Term, it was decided that full advantage of it should be taken just in case we were due for a wet summer. How wrong we were! It proved ideal for the running off of the Inter-House Track and Field events. The three Houses proved to be extremely well matched which helped greatly in keeping the keenness of the competitors at the absolute maximum and in stimu- lating the interest of the spectators also. Lake ' s House finally emerged on top with 88 points but were given very stiff opposition all the way by Groves ' who were second with 84 points. In fact, the winner was not decided until the very last event had been completed. With but the Tug O ' War remaining, the two houses were deadlocked. However, by dint of superior groaning and heaving and having, in the shape of Tuttle, the better anchor man, Lake ' s managed to beat Groves ' and so win the Cup. Page 20