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

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endeavours to teach the Japanese to establish self-supporting communities. Father Gowen gave three addresses on the discussion topic and it became plain from these addresses and from the reports given by the leaders of the individual discussion groups that the topic had been well chosen since it had led the investigation in a variety of directions. Before the Conference ended all the delegates attended a chapel service that had as its choir a group composed of representatives from each school present. Armstrong I and Hebb I represented the school in the choir while John Madden read the Second Lesson and carried the Canadian flag in the procession. Mr. Maunsell officiated at this service. The unanimous opinion of those who attended was that the Conference had been a great success. In all, about sixty-five were present. These represented six girls ' schools in the United States and four boys ' schools, of which three are in British Columbia and one in Seattle. ti ti ti Jne L ont-irmation e On March 6th, the second Sunday in Lent, was held the Confirmation Service, at which His Grace the Archbishop of British Columbia officiated. Presented by the Rev. John Maunsell, the School Chaplain, the twenty-six candidates for confirmation had begun receiving their instruction before Christmas. The service began with the singing by the choir and the congregation of the Pro- cessional hymn Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove. In his address Archbishop Sexton, speaking directly to those about to be confirmed, explained the meaning of Confirmation and its help if one is to lead a Christian life. After the address came the Laying on of Hands and the Blessing of Candidates. Throughout the service the choir took an active part and added much to it by leading the singing of the beautiful hymns. The Recessional Hymn Love Divine, all loves excelling brought this service, which we shall long remember, to a close. The boys presented for Confirmation were the following:- Vincent Clarke Adam Moss Burke Cuppage Donald Mowat Robin Douglas Kenneth Peacock Kent Greenwood David Jackson Anthony Read Peter Janke Alastair Scott-Moncrief Murray McAlpine Michael Kemble John Stainer Barry White Fred Waters Peter Mcintosh Christopher Malkin Roy Mcintosh Brian Witt John Woolf Kendal Windeyer Patrick Mead-Robins Brian Mitchell Blake Millner Frank Young ti ti ti ea Cadets R.C.S.C.C. COUGAR As a result of three years of experience and sound training, a new spirit of self- confidence was evident whenever the Ship ' s Company took to the parade deck during the past year of operations — a spirit which approached cockiness as the season wore on. This attitude was apparently justified by the Corps ' record, for at the Annual Inspection Cougar was rated second only to Alberni in general proficiency. An important feature of the year ' s activity was the development of a full-scale band. New instruments and the added experience of the original bandsmen contributed a great deal to the improvement of the band, but the greatest single contribution was the able and much valued assistance rendered by Mr. A. Higgs, of Victoria. As most valuable members of the band, McGavin and Kaye were awarded the Ward Music Trophy. The Annual Inspection followed closely the pattern of the preceding year, except for the ceremonial march-past, which was considerably more complicated than in previous years. As usual, the weather was kind — even to the extent of providing a fine stiff breeze, which filled sails, but chilled spectators to the point where, in their haste to get back to warm rooms, they forebore from asking possibly awkward questions of Cadets involved in seamanship classes and demonstrations. Commander R. Phillips, R.C.N. , the Inspecting Officer, complimented the Corps on its fine showing, and pointed out to the Cadets that Page Twelve

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master, provided some very enjoyable Christmas music, in addition to the singing of the well-known carols by all. Twenty-six boys were presented for Confirmation by the School Chaplain on the morning of 6th March, when the Most Reverend H. E. Sexton, D.D., Archbishop of British Columbia and Official Visitor to the school, conducted the rite and preached. Another occasion of special interest was the Dedication of the Memorial Plaque, on the north wall of the Chapel, bearing the names of forty-one old boys who gave their lives in World War II. The plaque was presented by Colonel the Honourable Clarence Wallace (recently retired as Lieutenant-Govoernor), who was present for the ceremony with Mrs. Wallace. The then Very Reverend P. R. Beattie, D.D., now Bishop of Kootenay, dedicated the plaque after the names on the Roll of Honour had been read out by the Headmaster. This took place on 27th March. The Archbishop of British Columbia was also present for the Speech Day ceremonies at school closing on 24th June and gave a short address at the Leaving Service in the Chapel at their conclusion. Special preachers during the year included the Reverend Fraser Berry, assistant at Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria, and the Reverend Fr. R. F. Palmer, S.S.J.E. Most appropriately the Reverend C. E. Lonsdale, a master at the school who was ordained to the Ministry in May, preached at the last Sunday service on 19th June. He is now Vicar of the parish of St. James ' in Armstrong, B.C. Mention should also be made of the very fine carved oak altar installed on 26th May. The altar is the expert work of Mr. John Rodd of Sidney, Vancouver Island, who has since completed and installed a matching reredos above the altar, greatly contributing to the appropriate furnishing of the Chapel. The total cost for these additions was $800.00. It is hoped later to have Mr. Rodd make a Communion Rail to match the altar and reredos and so complete the Sanctuary furnishings. A further fond hope is that in time the plain glass windows at the East End will be replaced with stained glass, and a fund has been started from the sale of waste paper to make a beginning toward this realization. it it Jhe (chapel L ht The Chapel Choir was fortunate this year in being able to sing in the Diocesan Choral Festival held, for the first time, in May in Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria. In preparation for our part in this pioneering venture, Mr. Graham Steed, the Cathedral organist, came to the school, and in happy style conducted a lengthy, but interesting and enjoyable practice, during which he expressed much pleasure with the tone-production of the treble boys. The various activities of the Festival day, culminating in the evening in an impressive service of praise in the Cathedral, proved to be of great inspirational value. The participating choirs warmly welcomed the proposal that this opportunity to sing together should become an annual event. Earlier in the year, on the occasion of his memorable visit to the school, Dr. Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury, complimented the choir on its affiliation with the Royal School of Church Music, of which he is the President. it it it r eliaiou5 (conference Earlier in Lent Term three boys, John Madden, Peter Hebb and John Armstrong, travelled with Mr. Maunsell to the Annie Wright Seminary, Tacoma, to attend the fourth annual Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools ' Student Conference on Religion. The topic for discussion was Building the Future on the Now and, though at first it seemed a rather difficult and abstract subject to discuss, many interesting, friendly arguments developed later. The week-end, February 4th, 5th and 6th, had been thoughtfully planned for organized discussions were interspersed with informal gatherings, a lecture period was followed by the use of the recreational facilities. One of the highlights of the Conference was the lecture delivered by Colonel Paul Rusch, who explained the purpose of the work being carried out at Kiyosato in Japan, where there is an experimental farm that Page Eleven

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