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

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tszfwgir E. G. BEAUMONT The picture above will conjure happy memories for many genera- tions of boys past and present. ln 1918 fourteen boys from the Orient who were unable to go home for the Summer holidays were enter- tained for the duration by Capt. Beaumont on his property-Discovery Island. That particular group of school boys included the now Presi- dent of the Board of Governors. Brig. F. N. Cabeldu, C.B.E., D.S.O., ED. and never a summer has passed since but some of our boys and Blasters too have enjoyed trips on his boats and a warm welcome to Discovery.H Wie all hope that Capt. Beaumont may enjoy many years yet where- in to be host to Scouts. Guides. Societies and most of all to the con- tinuing generations here. 10

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school to be included in the series The Education of British Youth. The drawings were made by Rlr. Edward Goodall and the originals have been presented to the school by Mr. Bruce Ingram. the Editor of The Illustrated London News with permission to reprint in tht- School Magazine and prospectus. The new Tennis Courts. the gift of Mrs. W. L. McCormick of Tacoma, are practically complete and everyone is looking forward to using them with great enthusiasm. During the summer holidays the quad was dug up and re-metalled. The cost was great and we hope that it will now stand up to Cadet Parades for many years to come. At the same time. new copper water piping was laid from Harvey House to School House and at this moment electricians are working on the complete re-wiring of the whole School. Such costly maintenance has to come from revenue and it is inevitable therefore that fees must be raised in the near future to meet these heavy expenses. The Southwest playing field was re-seeded in the Spring and despite the gulls' activities the result has been successful. Thanks to Nlr. Logan llayhew the grounds are now practically surrounded by a fine fence which adds considerably to the appearance of the whole and complements the general improvement to the grounds themselves. During the year many Chestnuts. Maples and other trees have been planted and the future will undoubtedly justify the efforts of the present. The First XV. having won l-l out of 17 matches-one was drawn- celebrated with a Dinner at the Empress Hotel. There were no First XV colours returned this year: the Captain. Donald Be-ban. has a hard task ahead to build up the team, but this has been clone before and doubtless will be done again. The School was saddened by the death of Mrs. Davidson on January 10th., after a long period of failing health. For nearly 30 years she and her husband had been closely associated with the School. She is greatly missed not only by Billy . to whom our deepest sympathy is extended, but by all who knew her. The Board of Governors has been strengthened by the addition to their number of the following: Air Marshal, Sir Philip Livingston. K.B.E.. C.B., A.F.C., R. H. B. Ker. Esq.. Logan Mayhew, Esq.. and H. B. Renwick, Esq. Mr. Ker and Mr. Renwick are Old Boys and Mr. Mayhew is an Old Brentonian while Sir Philip, although educated principally in England. is a close and interested observer of our educa- tion here. The school extends to these gentlemen a very sincere and warm welcome. 9

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SCHOOL OFFICERS FOUNDERS House Captain D. S. Simpson School Prefects F. G. Allen L. P. Hudson J. H. Blooney I. C G. Ogle House Prefects J. R. Stori R. G. Henman Head Prefect XY. G. Lund BRENTWOOD House Captain XY. G. Lund School Prefects D. YY. Beban L. E. Devlin House Prefects N. I. Bedard K. W. Bird RI. Connorton Harvey House Prefects G. R. Clark H. YY. Johnston R. C. E. Nixon J. I. Smith Capt. lst XY: W. G. Lund Yice-Capt. 1st.XY: I. C. G. Ogle Capt. lst XI: I. C. G. Oqle Vice-Capt. Ist. XI: R. G. Wenman Capt Capt. Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt of Athletics: R. D. Milner of Cross Country: L. P. Hudson of Basketball: D. W. Beban of Swimming: H. Nlooney of Tennis: R. C. Fargher of Gymnastics: G. M. Forrester of Shooting: F. G. Allen of Chess: L. P. Hudson Pres. Photography Club: R. B. Yeakel Pres. Projection Club: L. P. Hudson ll