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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fhe thorough training which they were getting not only added to the sum of the knowledge they possessed, but gave them confidence in their own ability to carry out whatever tasks may be allotted them or to meet emergency with coolness and efficiency. The final event of the year was the performance of the Sunset Ceremony at the Parliament Buildings, Victoria. A picked Honour Guard of some thirty armed Cadets with the band trained during their spare time for about a month before the event. The actual ceremony Avas carried out before a large group of impartial spectators who received the efforts of the detachment with decidedly favourable comments. Following the ceremony, the Guard marched to the Odeon Theatre, where they watched the evening performance as guests of the manager. Of graduating Cadets: — Brooks ' application for H.M.C.S. Venture was accepted, and he is reported to be pounding the parade-deck there in fine fettle. Simson ' s application for College Militaire was rejected on medical grounds. The eye condition which caused the rejection has been corrected, and it is understood that Simson will be applying to enter Royal Roads. P.O. ' s Crisp and McKechnie attended training courses at H.M.C.S. Cornwallis during the summer months, and McKechnie came out at the head of his class in Communications. Sc coats The Troop strength was 21 during the year. Three Second Class Badges were awarded and P.L. ' s A. Moss and B. Mitchell won their First Class Badges, thus qualifying to attend the 8th World Jamboree at Niagara-on-the-Lake in August. During the year several week-end camps and hikes were held, including a combined camp with Scouts from Shawnigan Village and Victoria. Several week-end journeys of ten miles and more were held in preparation for the First Class Badge. Three P.L. ' s attend a P.L. ' s week-end conference at Duncan, which proved very helpful. L UOi The Wolf Pack had only eight members during 1954-55 because of the higher age of the junior scholars. As a result a number of activities, such as the picnics, were combined with Copeman ' s House outings. The standard of Star work was maintained. A new enterprise was the start of a large wood and bark wigwam, which it is hoped to complete this year. Jne World Aamooree By Adam Moss We had an extremely exciting and interesting time at the Jamboree during August. It was held at Niagara-on-the-Lake and Scouts from most countries attended. Some of the displays presented by different contingents were very good. The entrances to the sub-camps had been decorated by those to whom that section had been assigned. In some cases the entrances were decorated in mural form to depict the history of the country whose representatives were staying in that section. Probably the attraction that fascinated us most was the flag tower which the Italians erected. It was approximately sixty feet high and was bound together with quarter-inch rope. Another highlight amongst the displays was the floral Boy Scout emblem at the entrance to the arena. Our trip to Niagara Falls was full of interest since we saw many historic sites. We stopped off to see Brock ' s Monument and the Hydro-Electrics floral clock. At the Falls the boys went into the tunnel, boarded the Maid of the Mist, and crossed to the American side. A few days later we went by train to Toronto, where we attended the Canadian National Exhibition. Many of us from British Columbia found it much larger than the P.N.E. As all good things must come to an end, the Jamboree had eventually to come to a close and we left for home after a most enjoyable and happy experience of good scouting at Niagara-on-the-Lake. Page Fourteen