St Michaels University School - Black Red and Blue Yearbook (Victoria, British Columbia Canada)

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Sports Day HE ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPQRTS MEETING was heid on June 3, amid almost a record gathering of parents, old boys and other close friends of the School. The weather throughout the day was all that could bedesired with bright sunshine and a fresh, light breeze, ideal for spectators and competitors. The School were glad to put up a number of Qld Boys during their stay and to wel' come them with others who attended the School for the Sports and other gatherings in which they were interested. At 10:50 in the morning a well attended meeting of the Qld Boys' Association was held in the School dining room, when business pertaining to the Association was transacted, particulars of which will be found in another part of this issue devoted to the Qld Boys' Association. The Sports began at 2:30 and ended at about 5:30 when the prizes were distributed by the Premier of British Columbia, The Hon. Doctor S It Tolmie. ln introducing Doctor Tolmie, the Head' master expressed the welcome of the School to the visitors and thank' ed those who had so generously given prizes which, he reminded his hearers were to be regarded as trophies of achievement rather than reward in the form of prizes of intrinsic value. He further expressed the gratitude of the School for the continued support and good will so readily forthcoming from the Qld Boys and others represented at that gathering, and asked that the School might rely in the future on the same measure of support as had been received in the past. He ex' pressed the pleasure which everyone felt at having Doctor Tolmie with them and hoped that the spirit of th-e occasion, which was that of a family reunion of the School and its friends and Qld Boys rather than an official occasion, would be a source of pleasure to Doctor Tolmie and perhaps some relief from the strain which he, as a public man, had to bear in the important office which he had the honour to hold. The School welcomed Doctor Tolmie as one who, by his char' acter, as shewn in his public and private dealings, was held in the highest respect and personal regard, and the qualities which had won this high position in public esteem were the attributes of a publicf spirited gentlernang and it was as a publicfspirited gentleman that he was welcomed there that day, that those present, and in particular those who received prizes, might look back with additional pleasure to the occasion. Dr. Tolmie, before presenting the prizes, delivered a brief adf dress in which he referred to his long friendship for the School and the interest with which he had watched its growth, the ideals it had in view, the measure to which it was fulfilling those ideals, and the great value to this community and to the Province and even to the Dominion, of the successful fulfilment of what such a School set it- self to accomplish. He stressed that a function of boardingfschool life was to develop a sense of responsibility and the faculty of lead' 27

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Third Fifteen Matches SCHOOL vs. VICTORIA HIGH SCHOOL TEAM The School were defeated at the Victoria High School by a very much heavier team, but gave a very fair display. The High School scored 4 tries in the first half and one in the second. The School scored through Galloway who crossed the line after a fine run by Teagle had only just failed. None of the tries were converted and the High School won 15h-3. TOT SCHOOL vs. CENTRAL SCHOOL The Third Team, minus some of the heavier members, met and defeated the Central School team of approximately 120 lbs. average by the only try scored. The School were somewhat heavier than their opponents and should have scored more than the one try which was made by Teagle. Walker and Jonesi were very prominent. wi SCHOOL vs. BRENTWOOD 2nd XV. The School played Brentwood 2nd XV, who were reinforced by two first XV members, and lost by the odd try in three. Spencer opened the scoring for the School when he secured from a linefout near the Brentwood line. Aldersey failed to convert. Brentwood scored an unconverted try in each half. The game was very well con- tested. Walker and Sworder played very well for the School. .l.0,. SCHOOL vs. BRENTWOOD 2nd XV. The 5rd XV met Brentwood 2nd XV in the final game of the season and were defeated by a goal and a try to two tries. Brentwood pressed from the start and had by far the better of the first half, scoring a try between the posts early in the game, and a forward try far out just before halfftime. .The first try was not con- verted. The School played up well after halfftime and had a distinct ad' vantage. After much pressure Sworder gave Teagle a wellfjudgecl pass and sent him in at the flag. A little later, following the break' up of a scrum, Cordon picked up smartly and fell over for a try to hnish the scoring. Neither try was converted and Brentwood won 8-6. Walker played splendidly for the School. 26

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ershipg he spoke, with thc utmost confidence in the future of this country, of the vital importance of inculcating into the youth of Canada a high sensc of the duty and privilege of public life, and of the holding of public office as an honourable ambition to be honour' ably fulfilled when occasion offered. After such a day as this he returned to his work refreshed by his association with these fine' spirited cleanfrun lads, and with renewed confidence that in the mag nificent young manhood of this country, the promise of which they had seen so well exemplified that day, lay Canada's richest endow' ment. It was with deep sincerity therefore that he expressed his best wishes to all connected with this School for success in their task, to the Staff in their work and guidance-education in the true sense, and to the boys in the fulfilment of all that opportunity and their fine promise offered. At the conclusion of the address the prizes were distributed in the order given below. The Annual Dinner of the Old Boys was held in the evening at 7 p.m. when a gathering of more than forty met at the Union Club, this was followed by a dance also under the auspices of the Old Boys' Association held at the Royal Yacht Club, an account of which will 1 be found elsewhere in this issue. RESULTS 220 yards open-- 1, Rowe, 2, Buchanan, 3, Philipsen. Time 22 4f'5 . 220 yards, under 14--1, Beach, 2, Holstieniii, 3, Wilbyfi. Time 29 . 220 yards, under 16-1, Berry, 2, Chapman ii, 3, Hunter. Time 24 . 100 yards under 12-1, Jones iig 2, Burton, 3, Wilby ii. Time 14 . 100 yards open-1, Roweg 2,Buchanang 3, Kerfoot ii. Time 10 2-S . 100 yards, under 14-1, Beach: 2, Holstein iii, 3, Wilby i. Time 12 4f5 '. 100 yards under 16--'1, Berry, 2, Teagleg 3 Tulk. Time 10 4f5 . Harvey House Relay Race. 300 yards-Beach's Team, composed of Beach, McGregor, Lapp, Burton. Time '56 1f5 '. Quarter Mile, open-1, Rowe, 2, McPherson: 3, Kerfoot ii. Time 56 2f5 '. Quarter Mile, under 14-1, Beach, 2, Wilby ig 3, Holstein Time 78 1-S . Quarter Mile, under 16-1, Chapman iig 2, Martin, 3, Teagle. Time 61 24 , 1 Ivlile, open-1, Walker, 2, McMullen, 3, Aldersey. Time '5', 24 4f'5 . 120 yards, Hurdle Race, open-1, Menzies, 2, Martin, 3, Hawes. Time 16 . Sack Race, 50 yards-1, Burton: 2, Beachg 3, Smith. Old Boys' Race, 100 yards-J. D. Inverarity. Relay Race, 400 yards-Old Boys vs. School. 1, School Team composed of Buchanan, Berry, McPherson, Rowe. Time 42 . Half Mile, Open-1, Menzies, 2, Philipseng 3, McPherson. Time 2' 16 4f5 . High jump, Open--1, Menzies 5' 1 1-4 : 2, Hawes, 3, Martin. High jump, under 16---1, Martin, 4' 10 , 2, Berry, 3, Morton. High jump, under 14-1, Beach 3' 9 g 2, Wilbyig 3, Holstein iii. Broad jump, open-1, Rowe, 19' 6 , 2, Gee, 3, Traill. Broad Jump, under 1641, Berry 16' 11 , 2, Hunter, 3, Martin. 28