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

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'qv I ' ,rx i Wi . 1? :ww 'A I pgs N I A :.,4z -. ,.l i wif. is X. J. S. 'I if V if rr x .l I I 0 . 1 A Q. A ,f f. A 5 ', . I 1. K 1. A X .IJQQZQA 7- . bxkv ' :V 'r fp ft? ' . , Ext ' .aff .. .., I - ' '. A. -s , . S ATHLETIC TEAM 1960 W. Coulson, P. Clark, R. Wittke, R. Milner, R. Fargher, D. Beban, J. Van Scholten. e Black and Red August, 1960 Victoria, B.C. No. 90 Managing Editor- The Headmaster fAssisted by Masters and Boysj CONTENTS Page Editorial ............... ...... School Notes .......... School Officers ....................... xx Club ............................ I ........ . .. Speech Day and Prize List ......... .. Confirmation .............................. ...... Academic Results ................... ...... Valete ......................... ...... Salvete ........................ ...... Rugby Football ............. ...... First XV Matches ........... ...... First XV Characters ....... ...... Colts Rugby .................. ...... Junior Rugby ............ ,,..., Junior Soccer ......... ...... Cricket ........................ ...... First XI Matches ......... ...... First XI Characters ........ ...... Second XI Cricket. ......... ...... Junior Cricket .............. ...... Athletics ..................... ...... Cross Country ........ ...... Grass Hockey ......... ...... Tennis .................. ....,. Swimming ........ ...... Basketball ......... ...... The Corps ........ ...... Shooting ............................ ...... Signalling ............................. ...... Radio Communications .......... ...... First Aid ........................... ...... The Band .......,.............. Vernon ......... .......... ...... The Scouts .......... ... ........ ...... The Cubs ................ ...... Founders House ........ ...... Brentwood House ......... ...... Harvey House ........... ...... Drama ..................... ....,, Music ................... ...... Art .......................,... ...... Debating Society ....... ...... Chess Club .................... ...... Photography Club ........ ...... Stamp Club ............... ...... Projection Club ............ ...... Parents Auxiliary ......... ...... Old Boys Notes ............ ...... 5 6 7 8 8 10 10 11 13 14 15 21 22 22 23 24 25 27 28 28 30 32 33 33 34 35 Boxing ........... .,,... 3 5 36 33 4 40 40 41 41 42 42 42 43 43 45 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 51 51 52 Fundator Egregius ....... ...... Correspondence ................................................................................... ...... 5 7 Acknowledgements ................................................................................. ...... 5 7 N.B.-Red type indicates son of an Old Boy. VISITOR His Grace the Archbishop of British Columbia GOVERNORS CHAIRMAN Brig. F. N. Cabeldu, c.B.E., D.s.o., E.D. VICE-CHAIRMAN Col. B. Russell Ker, O.B.E., E.D. R. A. Brown Jnr., Esq. CCa.1garyl, W, C. Ditrnars, Esq. fVancouverJ R. H. B. Ker, Esq. CVictoriaJ Sir Philip C, Livingston, K.B.E., C.B., A.F.C. QDunca.nJ Logan Mayhew, Esq. fVictoriaJ Col. C. C. I. Merritt, V.C. fVa.ncouverj, B. B. Pelley, Esq. fSeattleJ H. B. Renwick, Esq. fVa.ncouverj, J. J, Tirnmis, Esq. CVictoriaJ F. E. Winslow, Esq., O.B.E. fVictoria.j HEADMASTER J. J. Tirnmis, M.A. fOxonJ, O.U. Dip. Ed. Editorial at la Browning The Editorial? I'll have it here in a trice CNO need to clap your hand on the nape o'my neck O Master Printer! j. Take a Common-Room chair Not that one! Never has it served us well Since C nameless to youj some pedagogue plastered it Over the pate of a too-recalcitrant lout. C The Crime in question? In yon Detention Book It figured, I fancy, as Anti-social in Socials. l Where was I? Ah, the Editorial! See, I will scribble it now-what would you wish? How Shawnigan downed us on the Rugger Pitch By a mere margin? How by a margin merer We downed them in turn in Track and yet in Field? How mettlesome Colts leaped i' the lists to hear The plaint of the mellifluous Nightingale? How the Corps flourished, and how the Honour-Guard stood Stalwart as Guardsmen in the Sunset Ceremony? Or how the Eight, under the ubiquitous Peet, Shot straight and true ?-alas, we lack the space! 'The other events will all be found elsewheref A word in your ear, tho' C lest suspicion burgeonl In spite of all these divagations, The old schooling sticks Cregular Robert, thatj. See, it is done! Now, while some lesser minion Makes a fair copy on the Staff Machine, Take turn with me about the new pleasaunce. Here is Brown Hall, and here the flower beds, Work of the industrious Creek. In early Spring The tulips, they say, were a sight for weary eyes.' C. 5 . - -.7 1- U 1 , --X . GRADE XII A. Shaffer, B. Morris, J. Godfrey, P. Cooper, R. White, R. Nixon. B. Goward, M. Petter, C. Fibiger, M. Lucie-Smith, R. Grubb, M. Rayner, F. Trotter, J. Rigos, C. Whiteside. F. Gardner, H. Stidham, R. Milner, B. Cree, D. Beban, J. Andrews, W. Bier, M. Stephen, H. Brown. SCHOOL NOTES The enrolment continues to rise. At Press time it is 140 Boarders and 100 Day Boys. The many activities of the School are covered fully in the succeed- ing pages and these Notes, therefore, will be exceptionally brief, but the most encouraging 'thing of the year has been the wide interest in extra-curricular activities and, in particular, the production of News- papers and Magazines, the Drama F estival, ski-ing weekends - all of which have enlarged the life of the school immensely. In view of the tremendous interest taken during this past year in long distance walking, the late Mr. Bolton's exploit, which was pub- lished as a story in the Atlantic Monthly by the author of Mutiny on the Bounty, is re-printed in this Edition. In those days men walked without the fuss and fanfare which are to-day's accompaniments but, by any standards and in any age, Mr, Bolton's feats were remarkable. H.M. 6 SCHOOL OFFICERS F OUN DERS House Captain R. B. H. Cree House Prefects J. Andrews W. G. Bier H. C. Fibiger W. F. Gardner R. E. Grubb R. D. Milner H. C. Stidham Head Prefect D. W. Beban BRENTWOOD House Captain D. W. Beban House Prefects J. E. Musgrave R. C. E. Nixon B. J. Phillips M. H. Rayner J. J. Rigos T. R. Rigos M. C. Stephen Vice-Pres. XX Club: D. W. Beban Capt. lst. XV: D. W. Beban Vice-Capt. lst. XV: J. J. Andrews Capt. Colts XV: B. R. Goward Capt. lst. XI: A. J. Shaffer Vice-Capt. lst. XI: H. C. F ibiger Capt. Athletics: R. D. Milner Capt. Cross Country: R. C. F argher Capt. Tennis: R. C. Fargher Capt. Basketball: R. T. Wittke Capt. Swimming: H. G. Sweeting Capt. Shooting: D. W. Beban Capt. Chess: A. Shaffer Pres. Photography Club: W. G. Bier Pres. Projection Club: W. G. Bier 7 XX CLUB Until recently the only Senior Boys Capart from Officers and N.C.O.s of the Cadet Corpsj whose positions had been recognised officially had been Prefects and House Prefects. There have been, however, many others filling responsible positions without official recognition-Dormitory Captains, Librarians, Captain of Cricket, etc. To remedy this situation it was proposed to form a new School Society to be known as the XX Club, whose purpose it would be to give recognition and standing to those boys who, in the opinion of the Officers of the Society, were contributing most to the general life of the School. The proposal was readily ratified and since the Society would probably play an important Part in the life of the School it was in- augurated by a Dinner at the Empress Hotel. Membership is limited to the Officers QHon, President, President and Vice-Presidentj and a maximum of twenty members. Members are entitled to wear the Club Tie and meetings will be called by the President as and when deemed advisable. The initial Membership list was as follows: President: N. C. B. Creek, Esq. Vice-President: D. W. J. J. Andrews W. G. Bier R .B. Cree Beban M. Petter B. J. Phillips M. H. Rayner N. H R. Etheridge Rigos C. H Fibiger T. Rigos F. W. Gardner A. Shaffer R. E. Grubb M. C. Stephen R. D. Milner H. C. Stidham J. G. Musgrave R .C. E. Nixon C. B. C. Whiteside M. Woollends s SPEECH DAY H.M The School was delighted to welcome once again our Visitor, His Grace the Archbishop of British Columbia, and, once again, we were not disappointed, for the address was one of the most amusing as well as instructive that we have had for a very long time. The Hall was packed to overflowing and indeed, despite the terrific crush of boys, it was impossible to admit everyone. Fortunately the weather was good, the Prize List longer than ever, for which our thanks are due to those parents who helped directly and those others who helped through the Parents' Auxiliary, and at the conclusion it was voted one of the best Speech Days ever. 8 PRIZE LIST LOWER SCHOOL Subject Prizes Reading ........ ............................. S . TIHIIIIIS, B. Nixon, T. Seeger Writing -1 .......... ........... S . Bapty, W. Wright, R, Passmore Arithmetic ....... ............................ P . Code, C. Holm, R, Ker Spelling ......... ....... A . Donaldson, T, Roberts, C. Lenfesty Art ...................... ............................... G . Cree, W. Norris Social Studies ......... ...... R . Chaworth-Musters, R, Bergerson Geography ................. .................... R . G. Barker, W. Fowler English Grammar ........... ............. J . Thorp, D, Harris, P. Wilde English Composition ....... ..... W . Meakes, G, Thorp, G. Sirnonson French ........................... ................... P , Stephenson, D. Dutton Latin .......... ............ P . Hardy, G. Thorp Science ...... ....... R . Chattaway, R. Ker Scripture ....... R. Bergerson Library ................... ............................................................ P . Favell General Progress ........................... E. Hardy, G. Stone, W. Fowler Form Prizes Grade IV ..... .............................. ..... P . Bishop Grade V ...... ....... M , Code Grade VI ..... ...... P . Code Grade VII ...... ....... C . Holm Grade VIII ..... ................................. ........ D . Dutton UPPER SCHOOL English ...... ...................... P . Frost, N. Etheridge, M, Stephen French ....... Latin ............. R. King, D, Davis, M. Woollends R. Boyd, D. Grubb, N. Etheridge Greek ............... ........................ D . Grubb, B. Goward Social Studies ..... ........ G . Murdoch, R. Hawkesworth Geography ...... ..................................... J , Lucie-Smith Science ............. Mathematics ..... T. Yaryan, P. Gough, M, Petter A. Meakes, D. Bapty, M. Rayner Music ...................... ....................................... R . Grubb Scripture .................... .................................................................. M , Symons General Knowledge ..... .......................................................................... R . Nixon General Progress ...... ....... N . Marsden, J. Finch, D. Wilkinson, R. Mayhew Grade IXB ...... Form Prizes G. Elliott Grade IXA ..... ........,................. ..... B . Murdoch Grade XB ....... ........... C . Tuck Grade XA ....... ..... G , Murdoch Grade XIB ..... ......................................... K , Taylor Grade XIA ..... ,......,............................................... M . Woollends Grade XII ....... ...,................... M . Petter, M. Rayner, M. Stephen Special Prizes Chapman Cup ....... .................................. ........ T , W. S, Seeger Ker Cup ........ D. W. Beban 9 CONFIRMATION The following twelve members of the School were prepared by the Rev ohn F. Page, School Chaplain, and confirmed by H1s Grace the Archbishop of British Columbia I the Most Reverend Harold E Sexton on Wednesday, March 9th., in St. Luke's Church Robert Whyatt Bergerson Gerald Arthur Hamilton Cree Donald Edward Hughes Paul Frost Steven Lloyd Jack Mark Bennett Johnson John Courtland Mackid William Henry Norris Thomas Bevil Ewart Radford Thomas William Symons Seeger Kenneth John Taylor Michael John Woollends ACADEMIC RESULTS The number of completions in University Entrance was one short of the 1951 record. 267 papers were written, of which 223 were passed C84 0 Twelve Senior Matriculation papers also were written of which nine were passed. The following matriculated: J. Andrews D. W. Beban W. G. Bier H. R. Brown P. J. Cooper H. C. Fibiger J. D. Godfrey B. R. Goward R. E. Grubb J. E. Lucie-Srruth R. C. E. Nixon M. E. Petter M. H. Rayner J. J. Rigos A. Shaffer M. C. Stephen R. W. White B. C. C. Whitehouse VALETE J. J. ANDREWS--Founders 1956, VI Form 1959, School Prefect 1959, XX Club 1960, 3rd. XV 1956, lst. XV QColoursJ, Vice-Capt. '59, Cadet- C.S.M., Leader's Certificate Vernon C.T.T.C., ifc Bren Gun 1959, Uni- versity Entrance 1960, majoring in English, Social Studies, Maths. and Science. D. W. BEBAN- Brentwood 1953, VI Form 1959, House Prefect 1958, School Prefect, Captain of House, Head Prefect '59, XX Club fVice-Pres.j 1960, Ker Cup 1960, Qnd. XV 1957, lst. XV '58, Captain fColoursj '59, lst. XI 1957, Colours '60, Track Team 1959, Basketball Team 1957, Captain '58, Cadet-C.S.M., Shooting VIII 1958, Captain, Captain Shooting VIII '59, Major, Distinguished Marksman, D.C.R.A, Trophy, Harvey Memorial Rifle '60. University Entrance 1960, majoring in English, Maths., Science, Latin and Greek, Proceeding to University of British Columbia. W. G. BIER-Founders 1957, VI Form 1959, House Prefect 1960, XX Club 1960, Colts XV 1957, 4th. XV CCapt.j '60, Cadet-Cpl., First Class Shot, ifc Radio Communs. 1960, Librarian 1960, Pres. Photography Club, Pres- Projection Club 1960, University Entrance 1960, majoring in English, Social bStudies, Maths. and Science. Proceeding to University of British Colum ia, H. R. BROWN-Founders 1959, VI Form 1959, 2nd. XV, lst. XV 1959, Shooting VIII 1959. University Entrance 1960, majoring in Social Studies, Maths. and Science. P. J. COOPER-Brentwood 1956, VI Form 1959, 4th. XV 1958, 3rd. XV '59, Cadet-Colour-Sgt., Shooting VIII, Expert Shot 1959. University Entrance 1960, majoring in English, Maths., Science and Latin. R. B. H. CREE-Founders 1956, VI Form 1959, House Prefect, Captain of House 1960, XX Club 1960, Colts XV 1957, 2nd. XV '59, Track Team '60, Cadet-Lance-Cpl., Shooting VIII 1959, Lt.-Q.M. '60. R. G. FARGHER-Brentwood 1958, VI Form 1959, Colts XV 1958, Cap- tain of Tennis, Senior Singles 1959, Track Team, Cross Country Team fSenior Championj 1960, Basketball Team 1958, Cadet Lance-Cpl. 1959. Proceeding to University of Washington, H. C. FIBIGER-Founders 1957, VI Form 1959, House Prefect 1960, XX Club 1960, Colts XV 1957, 3rd. XV '58, lst. XV CColoursj '59, lst. XI 1959, Vice-Capt. '60, Cadet-Lt. 1959. University Entrance 1960, majoring in English, Maths., Science and Latin. F. W. GARDNER-Founders 1957, VI Form 1959, House Prefect 1960, XX Club 1960, 3rd, XV 1957, lst. XV '59, Track Team 1960, Cadet-Staff- Sgt. 1959. Proceeding to University of British Columbia. J. D. GODFREY-Founders 1955, VI Form 1959, Junior Colts XV 1959, Colts XV '60, Cadet-Cpl., Shooting VIII, Distinguished Marksman 1960. University Entrance 1960, majoring in English, Maths., Science, Latin and Greek. B. R. GOWARD-Brentwood 1957, VI Form 1959, Junior Colts XV, Colts XV 1957, Capt. '58, lst. XI 1960, Cadet-Lance-Cpl. 1960. University Entrance 1960, majoring in English, Maths., French, Latin and Greek. Proceeding to University of Victoria. R. E. GRUBB-Founders 1956, VI Form 1959, House Prefect 1959, XX Club 1960, Colts XV 1956, 3rd, XV '57, 2nd, XV '58, lst. XI 1960, Cross Country 1960, Cadet-Sgt. 1958, Captain CII ifcj, Marksman, ifc First Aid and Signals '60. University Entrance 1960, majoring in English, Maths., Science, French and Latin. 11 J. E. LUCIE-SMITH-Brentwood 1957, VI Form 1959, Colts XI 1958, lst. XI '59, University Entrance 1960, majoring in English, Social Studies, Maths., Science and Latin. Proceeding to University of Victoria. R. D. MILNER-Founders 1957, VI Form 1959, House Prefect 1960, XX Club 1960, 2nd. XV 1958, lst. XV CColoursJ '59, Captain Track Team 1958, Senior Champion '59, Colours '60, Cross Country 1957, Swimming Team 1958, Basketball Team 1957, Cadet-Sgt., Marksman 1959. R. D. MORRIS-Brentwood 1957, VI Form 1959, Colts XV 1957, 4th. XV '58, 3rd. XV '59, Hockey XI 1960, Tennis Team 1960, Cross Country Team 1959, Cadet-Sgt. 1959, First Class Shot '60, R. C. E. NIXON-Brentwood 1954, VI Form 1959, Harvey Prefect 1959, House Prefect '60, XX Club 1960, Junior Colts 1955, 2nd, XV '58, Cadet- Lt. 1959. University Entrance 1960, majoring in English, Social Studies, lNIaths., Science, Latin and Greek. M. E. PETTER-Founders 1957, VI Form, 1959, XX Club 1960, 4th, XV 1958, 3rd, XV '59, Cadet-Sgt., Lt. 1959, Senior Drama Award 1959. Uni- versity Entrance l960, majoring in English, Maths., Science, French and Latin, Proceeding to University of Victoria. M. H. RAYNER-Brentwood 1957, VI Form 1959, House Prefect 1959, XX Club 1960, Colts XV 1957, 3rd, XV '58, 2nd. XV '59, Cadet-Sgt., Lt. CAdjutantj, Best Cadet Leader Vernon C.T.T.C., Marksman 1959, Mas- ter Cadet '60. University Entrance 1960, majoring in English, Maths., Science, French and Latin, I. J. RIGOS-Brentwood 1955, VI Form 1959, House Prefect 1958, XX Club 1960, Colts XV 1957, 2nd. XV fCapt.l '59, Swimming Team 1956, Cadet-Lt. 1959. University Entrance 1960, majoring in Maths., Science and Latin. A. J. SHAFFER-Brentwood 1957, VI Form 1959, XX Club 1960, lst. XI fColoursj 1957, Capt. '60, Swimming Team 1960, Shooting VIII, Dis- tinguished Marksman 1959. University Entrance 1960, majoring in Eng- gsh, Stocial Studies and Maths. Proceeding to University of British olurn ia. M. C. STEPHEN- Brentwood 1956, VI Form 1959, House Prefect 1959, XX Club 1960, 4th, XV 1958, Colts XI 1958, lst. XI '60, Cadet-Drum- Major, ifc Bren Gun 1959, Pres. Dramatic Society 1960. University En- trance l960, majoring in English, Social Studies, Maths., Latin and Greek. Proceeding to University of Victoria and Carleton. H. C. STIDHAM-Founders 1957, VI Form 1959, House Prefect 1959, XX Club 1960, 3rd. XV 1957, lst. XV '58, Colours '59, Track Team 1960, ifc Engines 1958, Cadet-Q.M.S. '59, Proceeding to University of Washington. F. A. TROTTER-Brentwood 1959, VI Form 1960, 4th, XV 1959, Basket- ball Team 1959, Shooting VIII 1959. R. W. WHITE-Founders 1957, VI Form 1959, Colts XV 1958, 4th, XV '59, Cadet-Cpl., ifc Radio Communs. 1959, Librarian 1959. University Entrance 1960, majoring in English, Social Studies, Maths., Science, Latin and Greek. Proceeding to University of British Columbia. C. B. C. WHITESIDE-Brentwood 1958, XX Club 1960, VI Form 1959, Colts XV 1958, lst. XV '59, Basketball Team 1958, Swimming Team 1958, Librarian 1958, University Entrance 1960, majoring in English, Social Studies, Maths. and Science, Proceeding to University of Victoria. N .B - Distinctions quoted are almost invariably confirmed in subsequent years. 12 SALVETE FOUNDERS B-Anderson, J. CAnchoragej B-Allen, H. CBainbridge I.j B-Allen, M. CVancouverj Angus, P. CVictoriaj B-Brannon, R. B. CEverettj B-Butler, B. W. CSeattlej B-Cowell, R. QLongbranchj Dickinson, M. S. C. fSidneyj B-Dillon, P. D. CSeatt1ej B-Goodin, P. A. QSeattlej B-Hinmon, F. F. C Buena Parkj Hunt, E. G. fVictoriaj B-Jefferson, J. fSeattlej Morrow, D. W. CVictoriaj B--Macdonald, D. B. QEdmontonj B-Powell-Williams, D. A. QVan- couverj B-Ridgeway-Wilson, CVan- couverj Tracy, R, D. QVictoriaj BRENTWOOD B-Adams, A. E. S. fwhitehorsej Angus, P. fVictoriaj B-Archibald, A. M. QCrestonj B-Ashton, C. CVancouverj B-Cole, C. QYe11owknifej de Hart, V. R. QOkanaganj B-Engle, W. P. CSeatt1ej B-Fraser, A. N. fBuenos Airesj B-Herpers, J. fSeatt1ej B-Kelley, R. D. CSeattlej B-Lowe, S. S. fSeatt1ej Lyttelton, H. A. fVictoriaj Montgomery, A. L. QVictoriaj McGillivray, A. H. QVictoriaj B-Payne, R. fLong Beachj B-Price, T. C. fCa1ga1yj B-Qualley, E. D. CDuncanj B-Shanaman, W. fTacomaj B-Swenson, C. R. QTacomaj B-von Dehn, D. QPa1rn Springsj B--Wyatt, M. L. QTacornaj HARVEY Beall, W. CVictoriaj Bett, S. C. fVictoriaj Blosser, D. E. fVictoriaj Bolli, D. S. fVictoriaj B-Bowman, C. R. QVictoriaj Clack, C. CVictoriaj B-Clegg, A. S. B. CEdmontonj B-Condon, P. J. CBe1levuej B-Corey, N. QVancouverj B-Davey, P. QMontrea1j B-Douglas, B. S. CCa1garyj B-Douglas, D. fCa1garyj Draper, D. L. QVictoria.j Forrest, A. D. CVictoria3 B-Garriques, H. fSeatt1eQ Gray, G. M. R. CVictoriaQ Green, H. fVictoriaj Harrington, B. C. QVictoriaj B-Harris, D. K. CSeattlej Homes, P. H. QVictoriaj B-Housser, B. F. CVictoriaj B-Howe, G. G. QTacornaQ B-Ingham, B. C. fSeattlej B-Jarrett, C. C. CSeatt1ej B-Kirkpatrick, G. B. CSid.neyj B-Mechem, T. O. CSeatt1ej B-Meyer, P. C. CSeatt1ej B-McDonald, W. B. C Port Albernij B-McLean, L. CVictoriaj B-McLean, R. fVictoriaj B-Parrott, T. R. CSeattlej B-Peth, M. fSeattlej B-Spencer, R. E. fLa Canadaj B-Spittal, R. D. fCalgaryj B-von Dehn, C. fPa1m Springs, B-Wallace, G. CPort Albernij Weaver, K. I. B. fVictoriaj Cas at August 31st., 196Oj 13 RUGBY IST XV T. Rigos, D. Chapman, H. Brown, I. Dykes, J. Musgrave, G. Stene. R. Wittke, C. Fibiger, J. Andrews, D. Beban CCapt.l, H. Stidham, R. Milner, F. Gardner. C. Whiteside, B. Phillips. RUGBY FOOTBALL D. W. Beban and J. J. Andrews led the 1959-60 side as Captain and Vice-Captain respectively, and, in spite of the fact that the St. George's School and Shawnigan Lake School games were lost, the season was quite successful. Seventeen matches were played, eleven of which were won and six lost. Forward the side was quite strong but too slow of foot in the loose. Behind the scrum Mihier was the best attacking full back the School has had for years, Stidham was excellent at scrum half 3 but the out- side half problem took too long to solve, as it was not until well on in the season that Dykes, a new boy, came on sufficiently to fill this vital position adequately. Colours were awarded to D. W. Beban, J. J. Andrews, H. C. Stid- ham, R. D. Milner, R. T. Wittke, H. C. Fibiger, G. Musgrave and G. D. Stene. The full side was as follows: D. W. Beban, Andrews, H. C. Stidham, R. D. Milner, R. T. Wittke, H. C. F ibiger, J. G. Mus- grave, G. D. Stene, B. J. Phillips, F. W. Gardner, H. R. Brown, I. M. Dykes, D. I. Chapman, T. J. Rigos and C. B. C. Whiteside. 14 The 2nd, XI was enthusiastically led by Rigos I, the 3rd. XV by Windrem and the 125 lb. XV by Goward I. There were also 4-th. and 5th. XVs, for whom a certain number of games were arranged. All were keen, and there was much promise, especially in the 125 lb. side, with whom Mr. Nightingale worked extremely hard and with splendid results. The House Match was won by Founders, who were much the stronger side. W. R. G. W. FIRST FIFTEEN MATCHES scHooL V. sr. GEORGE'S scHooL Playing in Vancouver the School were narrowly beaten by a goal, a penalty goal and two tries Q14 pts.j to a goal and two tries U11 pts.D. After a period of very even play Andrews opened the scoring for the School when he forced himself over from the loose to score a try which F ibiger was unable to convert. St. George's, better together be- hind the scrum, soon drew level with an unconverted try. As the game progressed St. George's outsides became increasingly dangerous, and the School were saved once by a dropped pass and once by Mil- ner's good tackle. The School also threatened, and a magnificent run by Chapman from well within his own twenty-five ended three yards from the St. Ceorge's goal line under the posts when he faltered, looked for support and was lost. A lunge would have carried him the necessary distance. After the restart the School, favoured by the slight slope, and well served by the larger forwards soon threatened, and Bebzm was suc- cessful when he stole the ball in the loose, just inside the St. George's twenty-five, and reached the line with a dash of some twenty yards, a powerful and determined effort. F ibiger failed to goal. St. George's then had their turn and some very bad defensive play by the side in general and by F ibiger in particular gave away a try under the posts. It was goaled. A little later Stene was offside in front of the posts and St. George's led 11-6 when the goal was kicked. Now down five points the School came again when Chapman went over after a short run and Fibiger converted. They all but went ahead when Milner, coming up to join the attack from full back, took Phil- lip's pass in his stride and only just failed to reach the line after a fine run. The final try was scored by St. George's when one of their cen- tres made a good run and, assisted by some deplorable School tackling, scored far out. Chapman was badly at fault in this case and others, especially Milner, were also culpable. In the closing minutes the School had a chance to even things again, but Milner narrowly missed a penalty and St. George's won 14-11. The heavier School forwards were good and more than held their 15 own, but the breaks were a disappointment and failed to hold the opposing outside half and centres. Behind the scrum Stidham was dependable and Angus improved, but the centres did not have a happy match, especially in defence. Chapman did some excellent things and showed great promise, at the same time revealing his inexperience. A very even match which should really have been won. SCHOOL v. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL This game was played at home and won by the visitors by a goal C5 pts.j to a penalty goal C3 pts.j. Shawnigan showed to advantage in the opening stages, their for- wards playing with great dash, but their backs, with more than their share of the ball, had their chances and for the most part failed to take them. The School backs again showed how weak they were in the centre and it was fortunate that the penetrations there were by men without pace. The School forwards gave a good account of them- selves, while Milner at full back gathered cleanly and punted pro- digiously. Shawnigan opened the scoring midway through the first half. From a scrum on the line they heeled, held the ball in the back row and then pushed over to score a good try which was goaled. The School had had a few chances but did not look happy in attack. Dykes appeared to be the best qualified, but in general there was no pace and the handling, especially Chapman's, was faulty, The second half was quite even and mainly of a forward nature. Early on Stene brought the School within striking distance when he was successful with a penalty. Shawnigan still failed to use their ad- cantage behind the scrum, but they nearly added to their lead when a penalty hit the post and the School were able to touch down. There was no further scoring and the School lost a rather uneventful game 3-5. F rom'the School's point of view the play of Milner was the redeem- ing feature. He kicked with length and judgement, ran with speed and determination and handled splendidly. Another who caught the eye was Stidham. His service from the scrum was excellent, his defence good and his general play most resolute and spirited. The forwards stood up well, Andrews and Beban being prominent. SCHOOL v. ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL Playing at home the School lost a bitterly-contested match in the last minute. The School pressed strongly from the start and play was for some time in the visitors' twenty-five. The School forwards showed to ad- vantage, especially in the tight, so the outside saw a fair amount of the ball and on the whole used it well, particularly when Milner came up from full back to add punch. Up to this point the dangerous St. Georgels centres had been held, but suddenly they struck. From a 16 scrum at midfield their Captain broke the School defence in the cen- tre and, out-pacing all opposition, scored an unconverted try. The School were unlucky to be three points down against the run of the play, but they attacked again immediately and soon opened their account when Stene, who had played very well indeed, fell on a loose ball to score a try which F ibiger improved with a very good kick. Although the School continued to have by far the better of the argument they could not cross again and led 5-3 at the breather. Throughout the second half the School continued to have the better of the game but the St. George's forwards fought back hard. It was the School who threatened seriously, however, Twice Wittke was all but over on the right, and F ibiger was in the clear but was caught from behind inside the St. George's twenty-five. The crowning tragedy came when the School were awarded a penalty and Fibiger missed the kick from an easy position. However the St. George's outsides were being well held and it appeared certain that the School would maintain their two point lead. It was not to be. Two minutes from time from a scrum in the School twenty-five the ball went quickly to the visitors' Captain, playing in the centre. The School defence was badly placed and with a fine burst he ran around it to score. The try was not converted and there was barely time for the kick off be- fore no-side blew and the School once again had lost in the closing minutes a game which they should have won. In losing 6-5 the School had played hard from start to finish. They enjoyed a decided terri- torial advantage but they lacked finish and luck was not with them. St. George's, who seldom threatened, seized their few chances well. Stidham, handicapped by injury, played courageous football. Wittke and Fibiger did some good things, and Milner had an excellent first half. The pack worked hard throughout, Stene and Musgrave, the breaks, being very prominent. SCHOOL v. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL Playing away the School were defeated by two goals Q10 pts.j to a penalty goal C3 pts.j. The School started slowly and found themselves 5 points down in the first five minutes, bad tackling conceding a try between the posts. They then fought back hard and soon opened their account when Fibiger kicked a penalty. Heartened, they matched their opponents forward and, although never quite as well together behind the scrum, they suffered little by comparison with their more speedy counter- parts. Fifteen minutes before half time Gardner was injured and at this stage the School were at their best. Play was largely confined to the Shawnigan twenty-five, but finish was lacking and the teams changed over with the School still two points in arrears. Gardner returned after half time and the School fully held their own. The forward battle was very spirited but neither side looked par- ticularly dangerous behind the scrum. Milner, at full back, was at fault several times when he failed to gather cleanly, but luck was with him 17 and he redeemed himself by his excellent kicking. Fibiger, who did some useful things, was also prominent. Two minutes from the end Shawnigan were awarded a penalty under the School posts. The ball just scraped under the bar, where Chapman, with all the time in the world to touch down, unaccountably failed to do so and a Shawnigan player nipped in to score a try which was goaled with the last kick of the match. Once again the School had paid dearly for a fatal lapse in the final seconds, and really a 5-3 loss would have been a very fair result. The forwards played splendidly and had slightly the better of it against a very good pack. Beban, Stene, Andrews and Musgrave were outstanding and Whiteside was a great success as a hooker. Behind the scrum Huston had a good match but Stidham, unavoidably ab- sent, was greatly missed. His presence at scrum half might have made all the difference. Dykes was steady at outside half, and the outsides generally performed well against men who were quicker and more experienced. Actually the side had done well after being down five points in the opening stages to fight back to a two-point deficit and hold their own until just before no-side. SCHOOL v. H.M.C.S. VENTURE Making a promising start the School won by a goal, a penalty goal and two tries Q14 pts.j to nil. Wittke, Milner and Musgrave scored tries while Milner converted once and was successful with a penalty. SCHOOL v. OAK BAY HIGH SCHOOL The School were well beaten by four goals and a try C23 pts.j to a goal, a penalty goal and two tries C14 pts.j. Shocking defensive play cost the School ten points, but Beban's try and a penalty goal by Milner reduced the deficit before half time. The,High School ran through the middle for two goals and a try early in the second half, the School centres, outside half and break forwards showing little resolution in defence. Musgrave, however, scored after a long run by Fibiger and Milner converted. Sweeting added the final try, but the School were well and deservedly beaten. Only Beban and Stidham did themselves justice. SCHOOL v. VICTORIA HIGH SCHOOL The School were too good for Victoria High School, winning by a goal, a penalty goal and four tries C20 pts.j to a try Q3 pts.j. Superior in all departments, the School were only able to cross five times, Milner scoring twice while Wittke, Stidham and Stene each scored once. F ibiger landed a penalty and converted once. The School were not impressive against a weak side: their passing was ill-timed and slovenly and they gave away a try late in the first half by poor defensive play, Individually they did some useful things but never in the same movement. 18 SCHOOL v. OAK BAY HIGH SCHOOL The return match with Oak Bay High School was won by a goal and a penalty goal Q8 pts.j to a goal C5 pts.j. As usual the School started slowly and immediately conceded a try, which was goaled. They were never in danger again, however, and but for poor finishing would have run up quite a score. Fibiger was responsible for all the School points, a penalty goal and a try, which he converted. Wittke had a good match, as did Stidham. In the scrum Beban and Andrews were prominent, and Stene also caught the eye. SCHOOL v. Mt. NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL This, the first meeting between the Schools, resulted in a win for the School by two tries Q6 pts.l to nil. The game was ruined by a high and bitter wind. Sweeting and Musgrave scored unconverted tries, but the honours of the game went to the inexperienced losers and to Stidham, the School scrum half, who was head and shoulders above the rest and alone of the backs appeared to be of lst. XV calibre. SCHOOL v. VANCOUVER OLD BOYS Side-lines had to be tramped out of the snow for this game in Van- couver. It was bitterly cold and reasonable football was impossible. The Old Boys showed to advantage in the early stages, and Milner's tackle saved the School once when McCallum was in the clear. After half time the advantage lay with the School, who scored the only try of the game when Beban picked up a loose ball and steam-rollered his way over after a short run. The Old Boys, many of whom were barely recognizable in their Everest gear, gave a most spirited display, and both sides deserve great credit for their efforts in making a game of it under dreadful conditions. SCHOOL v. ROYAL ROADS A very even game resulted in a win for the visitors by the only try scored. Royal Roads had slightly the better of the first half and could easily have been further ahead but for the splendid tackling of Milner at full back. The School forwards fully held their own after half time and Royal Roads were well held in all phases of forward play. To the forwards, and to Stidham, who was splendid both in attack and defence, must go the credit for a fine showing against strong opposition. SCHOOL v. VICTORIA COLLEGE 2nd. XV The School were successful in a sea of mud by two goals and two tries Q16 pts.l to nil. The backs performed creditably and used a difficult ball well. Fibiger scored two tries and Milner and Beban one each. Stene and Fibiger added conversions. 19 SCHOOL v. H.M.C.S. VENTURE A fine game at Bullen Park saw the School win 8-6. The first half was all School. Tries were scored by Stene and Phillips, while Fibiger converted once. ' The School conceded two penalty goals in the second half but terri- torially they had a decided advantage. Dykes and Huston were im- pressive as halves, Musgrave had a good match at back while Wittke blew hot and cold in the centre, as usual. SCHOOL v. R.C.N. CT.T.j The School were too good for their inexperienced visitors and won by three goals, two penalty goals and a try C24 pts.j to nil. Dykes scored three times in the first half, while Fibiger goaled all three and added a penalty. After half time Chapman finished a fine movement with a try at the flag and Fibiger dropped a very fine goal from a penalty. SCHOOL v. H.M.C.S. VENTURE The return match with H.M.C.S. Venture was very hard fought and resulted in a win for the School 9-6. Fibiger was successful with a penalty goal early in the game and Phillips added a try. The visitors replied with an unconverted try and shortly before half time drew level with a penalty goal, The winning try was scored by Musgrave shortly before the end, when he took Stene's pass to cross. SCHOOL v. QUALICUM COLLEGE The School outweighed and outmatched Qualicum and won by seven goals and five tries Q50 pts.j to nil. Stidham scored two tries in the first half while F ibiger, Milner and Andrews each crossed once. Fibiger goaled twice. After the restart Chapman, Fibiger, Wittke, Phillips, Beban, Musgrave and Milner each scored a try, Fibiger con- verting five of them. Qualicum played hard throughout and gave a plucky display. SCHOOL v. VICTORIA OLD BOYS On paper the School should have been easy winners, but such was not the case, and although they were the better side the margin was only two points, a goal to a penalty goal. Dykes scored for the School, selling the dummy and crossing be- tween the posts for Fibiger to convert. In the second half Ogle landed a penalty for the Old Boys, but as neither side produced much of a constructive nature there was no further scoring and the School won 5-3. W. R. G. W. 20 FIRST FIFTEEN CHARACTERS BEBAN fCaptainJ -A good front-rank forward. In the tight his weight was well used, while in the line-out his height and good hands were tremendous assets. Rather slow in the loose, but his weight and determination made him most dangerous near the line. Captained the side with enthusiasm. ANDREWS CVice-Captainl -An experienced forward who played both as a hook and a second-row man. He was an honest worker in both positions. Rather ponderous in the loose. BROWN - A dependable front-row man, who put in much useful work with- out being spectacular, Good in the tight and adequate in the line-out, but carried too much weight to be effective in the loose. RIGOS II-Another weighty forward, Better in the line-out and the tight than when the ball was rolling, Useful in either the front or the second row. WHITESIDE - Came into the side late and filled the position of hooker with distinction. A very spirited and courageous performer, who played all out from start to finish. GARDNER-Dependable in the back row, where he put in much honest work. Steady but not quick in the loose. His hands were poor but his tackling was always reliable. STENE-Vastly improved and had a good season as a break. Active in the loose, His hands were good and he tackled well. He was also a promising place-kicker. MUSGRAVE-A very effective break. His tackling lacked decision, but he was quick in the loose, where he was good with his feet and a constant worry to the opposition. Rather wild and excitable, but he is learning to remedy this. STIDHAM-An experienced and dependable scrum half. His kicking was barely adequate but his service was excellent and his tackling good, and he never hestitated where falling was required. Loved the game and played it in a most spirited and courageous manner, MILNER-An excellent attacking full back who possessed pace and scored some fine tries. Tackled well and kicked with prodigious length. His catching was good but at times he showed a weakness and hesitancy on the ground. PHILLIPS -He has reasonable pace and general promise as a wing, but has improved little over last year. His defence and his hands are not yet reliable and he is inclined to overdo the kick ahead. WITTKE--A rather erratic centre whose defence was shaky. He was, how- ever, keen to a degree, used what pace he had and was always a threat in the middle. A very spirited performer who always gave of his best. FIBIGER-A useful centre who possessed good hands and fair pace, but tended to run across. His punting was quite adequate but his defence was hesitant. He could tackle but all too often his decision to do so was too long delayed. A very capable drop- and place-kicker. CHAPMAN - Inexperienced on the wing as yet but made a promising sta.rt. His kicking, passing and tackling must improve, but he is keen, has pace and weight and should be first-class when he acquires the necessary con- fidence. DYKES-New to the game but was keen and improved rapidly. As an out- side half his hands were good, his passing timely and his use of the dummy made him dangerous on his own, despite a lack of pace, His tackling and kicking must improve, A player of real promise. W. R. G. W. 21 COLTS RUGBY The season for the most part has been successful. Naturally we have had our disappointments, notably when playing away against St. Georgeas, where, after pressing previously for three quarters of the game we lost 0-6. This was the result of over-confidence, for we had beaten Shawnigan easily on our own ground. At least it taught us that the basic essentials apply in all conditions, running must be fast and straight, and tackling must be hard and low. Before Christmas we had good wins against Lansdowne and Mount Newton Junior High Schools. In the New Year we had two important games, with St. George's and Shawnigan. St. George's we defeated 15-9 after being down 9-3 at half time. The last game of the season was the best, when we beat Shawnigan 14-6 away. At last the side began to play Rugby as a Team. There was some good handling and determined running. Wilkinson and Goward I finally contrived to work a scissors pass after hours of practice. These two had struck up a very happy partnership at half from the beginning of the season. As Captain Goward I showed great enthusiasm and as player coolness. At full back Marsden, although young and slow, did some very good things, he has any amount of courage. Among the forwards Murdoch I and Mackid were a good solid pair of props who did an immense amount of work. Taylor I in the back row also foraged around with considerable eagerness. M. A. N. JUNIOR RUGBY There were two main rugby groups in Junior Rugby, Group A, comprised of boys under 105 lbs. and coached by Mr. Wilson, and Group B, comprised of boys under 90 lbs. and coached by Mr. Orr. School teams of under 105 and 90 lbs. were selected from these Groups and games were played against Shawnigan Lake, St. George's School, Glenlyon, Qualicum College and Mount Newton High School. The 105 lbs. XV lost to Shawnigan Lake, St. George's and twice to Glenlyon. The two games against Mount Newton resulted in a draw and a win, and in the last game against Qualicum College we brought off a convincing victory. Although the record was somewhat mediocre there was considerable improvement throughout the season, and there are several good players in the making. The main faults were in loose scrumming, where boys showed a strong dislike to putting their heads down and working for the heel, and in passing. Certain members would never pass the ball to colleagues in more advantageous posi- tions. However, these main faults were gradually rectified in the latter half of the season. Barker I was a good solid player and Wenman and Walton show tremendous promise. Berard and Speers were hard- working forwards-and Skidmore was fearless. Speers made a good Captain. 22 The 90 lbs. XV lost to Shawnigan and St. George's but beat Glen- lyon. The main faults were similar to those of the 105 lbs. XV, plus the fact that in early group games there were 30 Captains! The out- standing players in the games were under-90-lb. boys from Group A, but Wilt looks very promising and the general keeness was en- couraging. Generally speaking the season was highly satisfactory. For many boys it was the first time that they were exposed to the game, and it takes a long time fully to understand and appreciate its merits, but nearly everyone entered into the game with the right spirit and worked hard. Rugby balls were taken out on to the field at all possible moments of free time and useful practice was gained. Many boys should still be available this coming season, so we hope to have a bet- ter playing record. R. W. W. JUNIOR SOCCER Although Rugby is considered to be our main Winter activity a certain amount of Soccer was played on games afternoons, which pro- vided a refreshing alternative to Rugby. Three matches were played, one by a Grade VII Boarders team in Tacoma against the Charles Wright Academy and two games for boys in Grades IV, V and VI against Cliffside Preparatory School. These were all new fixtures, for both these Schools opened only in September, 1959. The games against Cliffside resulted in each side winning one game. Both games were most entertaining and we look forward to future encounters. The game against Charles Wright Academy was quite a mark in the history of the School, for it is believed to be the first time that a School Team has travelled to the United States for a game. It was a full week-end trip which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. We lost by three goals to two after a poor first half, due, perhaps, to six hours' travelling. We settled down to a storming second half and all but saved the game. Stephenson, Barker I and Wilde played well. Soccer is a game which requires true ball sense and application, and only Stephenson could be described as a real footballer, but Wen- man, Walton, Wilde, Barker and Berard showed some promise. R. W. W. 23 1 CRICKET IST XI B. de J. Tassin, M. Stephen, D. Angus, R. Grubb, B. Goward, A. Coward. M. Lucie-Smith, C. Fibiger fVice-Capt.J, A. Shaffer CCapt.J, D. Beban, M. Kennaugh. CRICKET A. Shaffer, playing on the side for the third year, led the XI, and he .was assisted by C. H, Fibiger as Vice-Captain. In all seven matches were played, three being won, three lost and one drawn. Shaffer was the leading batsman, scoring 111 runs for an average of 14. F ibiger's 30 wickets cost him 144- runs, while Shaffer took 23 for 109 and Lucie-Smith 16 for 53. The Clayton Cup, for which four teams were entered, resulted in a win for Shaffer's team, and The Incogs' bat for the best all-rounder also went to Shaffer. The House Match, which on paper should have been won by Brent- wood, ended in a draw, Fibiger batting well for Founders and saving his side with an innings of 35. Fibiger was awarded his colours, and the full side was as follows:- A. Shaffer, C. H. Fibiger, B. R. Goward, R. E. Grubb, D. W. Beban, E. Lucie-Smith, M. Kennaugh, A. O. Coward, A. Angus, B. Tassin and M. C. Stephen. W. R. G. W. 24 FIRST ELEVEN MATCHES SCHOOL v. OAK BAY C.C. The season opened on April 23rd. against Oak Bay C.C, Both sides batted miserably, Shaffer's 18 being the highest score of the match. Lucie-Smith took four Oak Bay wickets for four runs, but the visitors won by four runs. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OAK BAY C.C. Shaffer, c. Colquhoun, b. Sparks .-18 Gadban, retired hurt .............. ....... 7 Goward I, b. Odgers ...................... 4 Colquhoun, b. Shaffer ....... ....... 0 Grubb I, b. Phillip .......................... 6 lVarren, b. Shaffer .......................... 3 Lucie-Smith, st. Gadban, b. Sparks.- 2 Sparks, b, Fibiger ............................ 8 Beban, c. Warren, b. Kay ............ O Odgers, b. Lucie-Smith .................. 7 Fibiger, st. Gadban, b. Odgers .... 0 Wright, A., c. Shaffer, b, Fibiger .. 0 Stephen, c, Warren, b. Odgers .... 0 Moffat, c. Beban, b. Lucie-Smith -. 6 Goward II, l.b.w. Kay .................. 0 Phillip, c. Goward II, b, Lucie- Angus I, b. Kay .............................. 0 Smith ..,...,,,.,,,.,,,,,,,,....,.,.....,, 2 Tassin, c. Colquhoun, b. Cuppage .- 2 Cuppage, b. Fibiger ........................ 5 Kennaugh, not out .......................... 2 Wright, K., b. Lucie-Smith ............ 0 Extras ........................................ 2 Kay, not out .......................... ....... 0 - Extras ........................... ....... 2 Total ...... .36 - Total ..... ....... 4 O SCHOOL v. VICTORIA JUNIORS The School defeated Victoria Juniors by two runs. Shaffer made 16 for the School, while Tassin hit 11. When the juniors batted Fibi- ger took five wickets for seven runs. SCHOOL v. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL Playing away the School lost to Shawnigan Lake by 25 runs. In the Shawnigan innings Shaffer took seven for 45, but Fibiger was very unlucky to bowl 14 overs for 25 runs without success. When the School batted Shaffer scored 17 quickly but was too rash and his vital wicket was lost too early. Goward II alone offered further assistance. SHAWN IGAN LAKE SCHOOL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Hibbard, b. Shaffer ........................ 8 Shaffer, c. Hansell, b. Archbold .... 17 Creighton, b. Shaffer ...................... 1 Goward I, b. Brierly ........................ 5 Brierly, c. Stephen, b. Shaffer ........ 24 Grubb, b. Archbold ........................ 3 Archbold, b. Shaffer ........................ 6 Lucie-Smith, b. Brierly ..... ....... O Feralby, b. Lucie-Smith .................. 5 Beban, b. Archbold ........................ 7 Veres, c. Grubb, b, Lucie-Smith .... 2 Fibiger, b. Archbold ...................... 3 Angus I, b. Shaffer ........................ 0 Stephen, c. Brierly, b, Archbold .... 0 Pentland, c. Kennaugh, b. Shaffer-.18 Goward II, b. Brierly .................... 9 Hansell, not out .............................. 7 Angus I, c. Pentland, b. Brierly .. 5 McIntyre, c. Goward I, b, Shaffer.. 0 Kennaugh, b. Archbold .................. 0 Osborn, b. Lucie-Smith .................. 2 Tassin, not out ................................ 0 Extras ........................................ 7 Extras .................... ....... 6 Total ..... ....... 8 0 Total ..... ..55 SCHOOL v. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL INCOGS The Incogs were too much for the School, who were dismissed for 36 and 26. Incogs made 55 for two wickets declared, and eight for three wickets to win easily. SCHOOL v. ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL The School were too good for St. George's and won by an innings and 14 runs. St. George's batted miserably in the first innings, F ibiger taking six for three and Shaffer four for six. They did a little better in their second knock, but Lucie-Smith Cfour for sevenj and Shaffer Csix for 22j bowled them out for 36. Shaffer scored 19 for the School, while Goward II again showed promise. ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL lst Innings 2nd. Innings Simeon, b. Shaffer .......................... 2 Allen, b. Shaffer .............................. 0 Campbell, b. Fibiger ...... ..... 3 Myers, c, Goward II, b. Shaffer .. 8 Horie, b. Shaffer ........... ...... 0 Vogwill, b, Shaffer ........................ 4 Allen, b. Shaffer ........ ...... 0 Treloar, b. Shaffer ........ ....... 0 Vaux, l.b.w. Fibiger .. ..... 0 Vaux, b. Shaffer .............. ...... . 0 Myers, b. Fibiger ................ ..... 1 Horie, b. Lucie-Smith ......... ....... 3 Bell, b. Shaffer ....................... ...... 1 Simeon, b. Lucie-Smith ..... ....... O Fraser, b. Fibiger ............................ 2 Atkins, b. Shaffer ............................ 2 Treloar, c. Grubb, b, Fibiger ........ 0 Campbell, b. Lucie-Smith .............. 8 Vogwill, b. Fibiger ............... ..... 1 Bell, b. Lucie-Smith ............. ....... 0 Atkins, not out .................... ..... 1 Fraser, not out .................. ....... 4 Extras ........... ...... 6 Extras ................ ....... 7 Total .... ................... 1 7 Total ...... ....... 3 6 UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Shaffer, c. Vogwill, b. Treloar ...... 19 3 Goward I, l.b.w. Myers ................ Grubb I, c. Sc b. Horie .................... 8 Lucie-Smith, st. Fraser, b. Horie .. 0 Beban, b, Myers ............................ 12 Fibiger, c. Myers, b. Vaux ............ 5 Goward II, c. Bell, b. Vogwill .... 10 Stephen, b. Vaux ............................ 0 Kennaugh, c. Horie, b. Vogwill .... 3 Angus I, b. Vogwill ........................ 1 Tassin, not out ................................ 0 6 , Extras ................. ....... Total ..... .......... 6 7 SCHOOL v. OAK BAY HIGH SCHOOL 4 This year we welcomed a team from Oak Bay High School in their first appearance on the cricket field for many years. The School were far too good for their inexperienced visitors and won by 85 for six to 25. Angus made two very good catches for the School. 26 SCHOOL v. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL The School made an excellent start when they dismissed Shawnigan for 59 CFibiger six for 181. However, when Shaffer, who was batting confidently, once again took unjustifiable liberties and paid the price, the side were struggling. The Shawnigan catching was good and the School, in the end, were fortunate to draw 21 runs behind with one wicket in hand. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Hibbard, b. Fibiger ........................ 20 Shaffer, b. Brierly .......................... 11 Creighton, b. Fibiger .................... 0 Coward I, c. :Sc b. Brierly .... .......... 5 Brierly, l.b.w. Shaffer ....... ...... 9 Lucie-Smith, c. Angus, b. Brierly .. 2 Archbold, b. Shaffer ........ ...... 0 Beban, c. Creighton, b. Brierly .... 4 Feralby, b. Fibiger ...... ...... 1 1 Grubb I, b, Veres ............................ 5 Angus, b. Fibiger ........ ...... 2 Fibiger, l.b.w. Veres ........................ 2 Veres, b. Fibiger ............ ...... 4 Goward II, c. Osborn, b, Veres .... 0 Pentland, b. Fibiger ........ ...... 6 Angus I, not out .............................. 0 Hansen, run out .......... ...... O Stephen, c. Archbold, b, Veres .... 0 Osborn, not out .............. ....... 0 Tassin, c. Creighton, b. Brierly ...... 0 Johnson, b. Fibiger ........ ...... 0 Windrem, not out ............................ 1 Extras .................... ....... 7 Extras ........................................ 8 Total .... ...... 5 9 Total Cfor 9 wkts.J ................ 38 FIRST ELEVEN CHARACTERS SHAFF ER fCaptainJ -With the bat he has the defence and is strong on the leg side, but he seems to be losing the concentration demanded of a.n opening batsman and forfeited his wicket needlessly on occasion. A use- ful bowler, who can turn the ba.ll both ways. Adequate in the field. Very keen indeed and captained the side with enthusiasm. F IBIGER fVice-Captainl -Very much improved with the bat, although he did not come off in matches. With the ball he had a good season, but his run is all wrong and his accuracy suffered. An excellent fielder. BEBAN- He had a poor season with the bat and never came off as a hitter. Quite safe in the field. LUCIE-SMITH-With the ball he was accurate and enjoyed considerable success. With the bat he possessed a fair defence but few scoring strokes. Keen in the field and one of the most enthusiastic members of the team. GRUBB I--He has the strokes, both attacking and defensive, but his timing is poor and all too frequently he fails to make contact, Fair in the field and always extremely keen. GOWARD I-Never came off with the bat to the extent hoped for. Fair on the leg side but for the most part his bat and pads were too far apart. Lacked control with the ball but could, with practice, be quite useful. In the field he threw well and caught adequately but lacked anticipation. KENNAUGH-Kept wicket adequately but without distinction. Never CZJIIC off with the bat. ANGUS I-Shows some aptitude with the bat and will make runs when he develops more confidence and leams to use his feet. Excellent in the field. GOWARD II - Promising with the bat. His defence is reasonable and he has strokes on the leg side. His bowling action must be changed, as there is a suspicion of a throw, In the field his hands are good but he is slow on the ground. 27 STEPHEN-Disappointing with the bat. He can drive the over-pitched ball but his defence is weak. In the field his hands are not safe. Always ex- tremely keen, TASSIN-He hit the ball hard on occasion but his defence is inadequate. Useful in the field, where his throwing was very good and his hands fairly safe. W. R. G. W. SECOND XI CRICKET The 2nd. XI has had a successful season. Our first match was against Shawnigan at home, and, although we batted first, they bowled us out for a low total, mainly as a result of timid batting on the part of our early batsmen. In future games, however, this point improved considerably, and generally we produced a reasonable total, to which Webb, with a good eye but poor style, and Hawkesworth II, with good style, contributed many of the runs. Others who produced runs in- cluded Gadban, Gage, Clark and Geissler. From the point of view of the bowling-Webb and Symons have frequently opened the attack with some effect, but too often the balls have been wide of the wicket. The change bowlers have been Gad- ban, bowling a good length at a slow pace, Grubb II and Clark, while at the end of the season Gage showed that he could turn the ball sharply from leg and should be useful in the future. The fielding has been slow on the whole, since few people have had the instinct to move quickly to the ball. In the last match, however, when we registered a good win at Shawnigan, six very good catches were held, which were decisive in our victory by four wickets. Hawkesworth has been an able wicket keeper, but at present is too inclined to snatch at the ball so that he drops it too many times. Both Clark and Webb have captained the side, but neither has had the experience to control a team with any subtlety. On the whole, then, 1960 has been a good and encouraging year. N. C. B. C. I JUNIOR CRICKET From the Cricket point of view the term was too short. The majority of boys had never been exposed to the game, but fortunately the keen- ness was such that considerable progress was achieved. Boys who had been brought up to play Baseball adapted themselves to Cricket and really enjoyed themselves. There were two Groups arranged essentially for Cricket. From Group A was picked the Junior House XI, made up of boys in Grades VII and VIII, under the supervision of Mr. Wil- son. Mr. Orr was in charge of Group B, which consisted of boys from Grades IV, V and VI. Group C boys, although they concentrated mainly on Athletics, enjoyed their occasional games. 28 Because of the brief time at our disposal it was unfortunate that we were not able to concentrate too fully on the correct use of the bat. Few batsmen played with a straight bat and defence, therefore, left something to be desired, and few batsmen made runs consistently. The bowling improved in the latter half of the term and our policy of concentrating on good fielding paid dividends. The lst. XI played Glenlyon and Shawnigan Lake twice and one game against St. Michael's School. We beat Shawnigan Lake twice and on both occasions the wins were most convincing. Glenlyon, a well-coached side with some good batsmen, gained one win against us and had slightly the better of a drawn game. We drew against St. Michael's School, but the scores were very much in our favour. Barker I hit the ball very hard and made two scores of over 30 and, against Shawnigan, a very good 55. Berard had a well-hit 47 Cretiredj and Wenman a good 30 against Shawnigan Lalze. Wenman is potentially the best batsman but as yet is rather small in stature and tries to hit the ball too hard, thus lifting his head. In the bowling department Wenman and Walton were the most successful. Walton had a good action and could develop into a promising fast bowler, The fielding was good and there were some well-taken catches, while nearly all the boys threw well. Seeger developed into a very good Wicket-Keeper. The Group B XI played two games, losing to Glenlyon but beating St. Michael's School. Hollick batted and bowled well and eventually gained a place in the House lst. XI. Other promising performers were Barker II, Timmis II and Hardy II. The keenness was such that every spare moment was taken up in practice, especially amongst Boarders: in fact disciplinary action was necessary, for boys were caught playing at seven o'clock one morning, and on one evening a game was in progress in pitch dark, with the participants wearing pyjamas! Inter-Dormitory six-a-side games were played in the evenings and these were very popular and a tremendous success. The nets, also, were put to good use. R. W. W. 29 1960 TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONS D. Chapman flntermediatel, R. Milner CSeniorJ, Bolli I. Uuniorl. ATHLETICS Triangular Meeting v. Shawnigan Lake and St. George's A small group of volunteers and willing conscripts began training at the beginning of term with this meeting in mind. Although training is hard work and at times boring it was well worth-while when the School won the meeting for the first time. It was not a victory owed to a few individuals Q although Milner won the Hurdles and the Hop, Step as well as placing third in the 100 and 2201 but a team victory. Almost every member of the team was placed somewhere. F argher gave the School a great fillip by winning the Mile impressively in his personal best time of 4m. 57s. Van Scholten, who had surprised every- one in the School heats a few days before, ran well into fourth place. This was followed shortly by the 100, where Milner came a very close third to the two St. George's sprinters. He repeated this performance in the 220. Meanwhile Clark was winning the High Jump with a leap of 5' 2 , Beban the Discus with a record throw of 132' 8 and Wittke the Javelin with 144' 3 3 all these were fine performances. Two other good performances were made by Keble, who ran as well as he has ever run coming second in the 440, and by Wittke, who came second in the Long Jump. 30 So we came to the Relays in the lead but still needing to win at least one of them to maintain it. We had pinned our main hopes to the Sprint Relay, and were therefore increasingly delighted to see our medley quartet holding their own well. Keble and Wittke ran well in the 220 legs, and Blair, running doggedly, handed over to F argher ten yards behind the leaders. Fargher then ran very well, breaking the tape ten yards ahead of the next team. With this win we clinched the Championship. The sprint quartet next did well coming second to St. George's, and had it not been for a very poor change-over be- tween Cree and Ashby they might have challenged more closely. We would like to thank St. Georgeis for their hospitality and for organising the meeting so pleasantly and smoothly. Annual Sports The Annual Sports were held on June 4th., one of the few days of real Summer. For the most part the perfomnances were good, with very few surprise results. Altogether six Records were broken, four of them in Field events-not necessarily an indication of superior fitness. The best performance of the meeting came from Fargher in the Mile. Without anyone to press him he led all the way and broke the School Record with a time of 4m. 52.7 s., a magnificent run in the circumstances. Meanwhile Beban was breaking the Discus Record with an unorthodox throw of 132' 3 . He then went on to put the Shot 41' 10 , breaking the Record held by his brother. These were both excellent performances. Although not a Record, Wittke's jump of 19' 11 in the Long Jump was very good indeed. In the under 16 events Chapman broke both the Discus and the Shot Records in fine style. This was partly the result of his great enthusiasm and determination. On the track Milner was clearly faster than any of his opponents, but there were other good performances from Cree in the 220 and Blair in the 440 and 880. The under 16 track events were more closely contested. Chapman was strong enough to hold on to his lead in the 100, but Keble ran smoothly to win the 220 and 440, followed closely by Chapman and Mousel. Finally, the Relays were of particular interest as Eves was running the final leg for the Old Boys and the Founders House Team was, with one exception, the School Open Sprint Relay Team. Rooper, Lund a.nd Hudson all held on well against the School and Eves finished strongly in front of a very exhausted Milner. The House Championship was narrowly won by Founders, 2482,- 244M. As it happened, Founders' superiority in the standard competi- tion just tipped the scales in their favour. , The individual Championships were won worthily by Milner fopenj and Chapmanf under 16j. Colours were awarded to F argher, Beban and Wittke. Our thanks go to all those members of the Staff and Old Boys who so ably and willingly assisted in the administration of the meeting. 31 Results 100 Yards, under 16 1Blundell Cupj..1. Chapman, 2. Keble, 3. Mousel 110.8 s.J 100 Yards, open 1St. Luke's Cupj .... 1, Milner, 2, Cree I, 3. Ashby 110.5 s.l 220 Yards, under 16 ........................ 1. Keble, 2. Chapman, 3. Mousel 125.3 s,j 220 Yards, open 1Giolma Cupj ........ 1. Milner, 2. Cree I, 3. Wittke 124.3 s.j 440 Yards, under 16 .................... 1. Keble, 2, Mousel, 3. Chapman 157.7 s.J 440 Yards, open .................................... 1. Milner, 2, Blair, 3. Dykes 157.3 s.Q 880 Yards, under 16 ........ 1. Mousel, 2. Van Scholteng 3. Neely 12m. 20.4 s.J 880 Yards, open ............................ 1, Milner, 2. Fargher, 3. Blair 12m, 11 s.J One mile, under 16 ....... ...... 1 . Van Scholten, 2. Grubb II, 3. Hawkesworth I 15m. 19.7 s.J One Mile, open ........................ 1. Fargher, 2, Blair, 3. Grubb I 14m. 52.7 s.j 1Recordl 120 Yards Hurdles, under 16 .... 1, Chapman, 2. Keble, 3. Murdoch I 116.3 s.J 1RecordQ 120 Yards Hurdles, open .................... 1, Milner, 2. Coulson, 3, Tassin 115 s.j Long Jump, under 16 ................ 1, Keble, 2. Murdoch I, 3. Harrison 117' 11 j Long Jump, open ................................ 1. Wittke, 2. Milner, 3. Ashby 119' 11 J High Jump, under 16 ........ 1. Van Scholten, 2. Keble, 3. Chapman 14' 1lfy4 l High Jump, open ................................ 1, Blair, 2. Wittke, 3. Coulson 15' 3M J Discus Throw, under 16 .................. 1, Chapman, 2, Yaryan, 3. Schmitt 1117'J 1RecordJ Discus Throw, open ...... .............. 1 . Beban, 2. Fibiger, 3. Milner 1134' 9 D 1Recordy Shot Put, under 16 ...... ....... 1 , Chapman, 2. Angus II, 3, Boyd 148' 3M1 l 1RecordJ Shot Put, open ............................ 1. Beban, 2. Sweeting, 3. Wittke 141' IM , 1Recordj Javelin Throw, under 16 ............ 1. Angus II, 2. Schmitt, 3. Geissler 1122' 9 j Javelin Throw, open ............ 1. Wittke, 2, Angus I, 3. Lucie-Smith 1137' 11 D Cricket Ball, open .................... 1, Trotter, 2, Fibiger, 3. Granston I 1297' 8 l Old Boys Race ............................................................ 1. Eves, 2. Teagle, 3. Lund 440 Yards Relay, inter-House ................ 1, Founders, 2. Brentwood 151.6 s.l 440 Yards Relay, open .....,.. 1. Old Boys, 2. Founders, 3. Brentwood 147.2 s.J House Championship 1West Cupj .................................... 1. Founders 248W pts, 2, Brentwood 244W pts. Senior Champion 1Corsan Cupj ........................ .............................. M ilner Intermediate Champion 1Worthington Cupj ..... ...... C hapman Junior Champion 1Marpo1e Cupj ................. ....... B olli I ' M. A. N. CROSS COUNTRY For the first time for some years the School did not participate in the Annual Invitation Race at Royal Roads, as heavy football com-- mitments made it impossible to enter a team on the Saturday con- cerned. This was a great disappointment. The race for the T. Eaton Trophy was run over the School course, Victoria High School A and B teams, St. George's School, Shawni- gan Lake School 'and University School competing. Victoria High School A won easily, placing six men in the first ten. Shawnigan Lake 32 School was second, while Victoria High School B, University School and St. George's School followed in that order. The winner's time was 22' 33 , while Fargher, our first man, finished in eighth place in 24'- 25 . Van Scholten f21st.j, Grubb II C25th.D and Grubb I f26th.j also put up creditable performances. There were 47 entries. The B.C. High School Cross Country Championship was held in March and was won easily by Victoria High School. The School entered rather a weak team, the best performance coming from Van Scholten, who finished 31st. of the 60 competitors. Fargher and Shaffer entered the Canadian Legion Road Race 16.2 milesj, Fargher finishing tenth in 35' 25 and Shaffer 15th. The most important event was, of course, our own Cross Country, for which there were 153 entries. In winning, Fargher CBrentwoodj established himself as the best rnan over distance in the School. Grubb I fFoundersj and Grubb II CFoundersj were second and third re- spectively. Brentwood House were the winners on a House basis. The first Junior to Finish was Barker I, who ran a very fine race to place fifth. He was a very worthy winner of the Robertson Cup. W. R. G. W. GRASS HOCKEY Both Seniors and Juniors found time for a little hockey, but barely enough to keep the game going in the School. Mr. Wenman's XI provided the opposition in the only match en- joyed by the Seniors, who, captained by Andrews, gave a good account of themselves in losing 6-3 against experienced players. W. R. G. W. TENNIS The new tennis courts presented by Mrs, L. McCormick are already proving their worth. In a tennis match with Shawnigan Lake School a team of six soundly defeated their opponents, winning every match, A large number of players, greater than ever before, participated in the tennis tournament, which showed an increasing interest in the game. The finalists were Fargher and Morris, the former winning 6-1, 6-0, to gain the championship and the Barnacle Cup. There was no Junior Tournament this year. Robert C. Fargher, Captain 33 SWIMMING Swimming Standards were introduced this year for the first time. One point or two could be gained for free-style, back-stroke and breast-stroke. Most boys were capable of one point in each, but the credits were harder to obtain without practice. There were only two weeks for taking standards, between the end of Athletics and the end of Term, Despite this enthusiasm was considerable and Founders, with a few less boys, made 158 points to Brentwood's 156. Another novelty of interest was the quarter-mile, which caused some lengthy puffing and splashing. The first three events were completed on the day before the F inals, which were held, as usual, on the last day of Term. There were some very close results, including two dead heats in the elimination rounds. The House Cup was undecided until the final whistle went for the Water-Polo. The results were as follows: Standards-Founders 158, Brentwood 156. 1. Quarter-Mile, under 16- 1. Neely, 2. Flashman, 3. Grubb II 17m. 35.5 s.l 2. Quarter-Mile, open- 1. Sweeting, 2. Rigos II, 3. Beban 17m. 3.5 s.l 3. One Length Butterfly, under 16- 1. Chapman, 2. Neely, 3. Flashman 111.9 s.j 4. One Length Butterfly, open- 1. Sweeting, 2. Wittke, 3. Rigos I 110.5 SJ 5. Three Lengths Free-Style, under 16- 1. Chapman, 2. Boyd, Neely equal 136 s.j 6. Three Lengths Free-Style, open- 1. Sweeting, 2. VVittke, 3. Rigos II 135.1 s.l 7. Diving, under 16- 1. Johnson II 1Harvey Housej, 2. Chapman, 3. Geissler, 4. Simonson. 8. Two Lengths Back Stroke, under 16- 1. Chapman, 2. Boyd, 3. Geissler 127.7 s.J 9. Two Lengths Back Stroke, open- 1. Rigos I, 2. Gale, 3. Huston 127 s.j 10. Two Lengths Breast Stroke, under 16- 1. Grubb II, 2. Chapman, 3. Flashman 130.9 s.j 11. Two Lengths Breast Stroke, open- 1. Sweeting, 2. Mallett, 3. Wittke 128 s.j 12. Diving, open- 1. Wittke, 2. Rigos II, 3. Milner. 13. Inter-House Relay, under 16- 1, Founders 141 s.l, 2. Brentwood 141.5 s.j 14. Inter-House Relay, open- 1. Founders 140.2 s.J, 2. Brentwood 40.3 s.l 15. Water Polo- Brentwood 4, Founders 2. House Cup: 1. Brentwood 42M pts., 2. Founders 41M pts. Senior Champion: Sweeting. Intermediate Champion: Chapman. Starter: Mr. Genge. Judges: Messrs. Creek, Greenbank, Nightingale, Orr, Peet. P. M. P. 34 BASKETBALL This year, as in the past, the School produced two basketball teams, an over sixteen team and an under. Much practice was held and each team played a competition match with Shawnigan Lake School. Although both teams were defeated the School at least showed its 'fnever-say-die spirit. I personally feel that, with more time and better facilities, a reason- ably good team could be produced by the School, there being consider- able enthusiasm for this sport. There was also an inter-House match, played at the end of the Easter Term. Founders House won a very hard-fought game. I must thank Mr. Creek for his help and interest, and Carl White- side for unending support and participation, Robert T. Wittke, Captain. BOXING . Some effort was made this year to revive the ancient art of Fisti- cuffs in the School. Through the commendable interest of Mr. Timrnis a Sergeant Instructor from the Princess Patricia's Physical Education Branch was acquired. Although a promising showing encouraged us at the beginning, a number of our original members left when the exercise became a little too strenuous. Our Instructor was forced to forsake us just before Easter on a gymnastic tour, which ended our official activities, but we trust that the Art will be revived next year and that the due importance of these defensive skills will again be recognised. Here I extend my thanks to all those who regularly attended the classes. Roger D. Milner 35 5 ug.. 5 -.,.z.- 34. HW,-L ' -- '.-1 ' s ' A. P , - . -n.a,,. - V . . . f .... Us . .N CADET OFFICERS Drum Major Lieutenant Lieutenant Lieutenant Sgt.-Major M. Stephen R. Nixon J. Rigos M. Petter J. Andrews Lieutenant Cdt. Captain C.!Major Lieutenant C.Q.M. Lieutenant C. Fibiger R. Grubb D. W. Beban M. Rayner B. Cree ' THE CORPS The past year has been one of great change and progress in the Cadet Corps. In late September the Company's drill was modernized through the efforts of five P.P.C.L.I. drill instructors. Following this revitalization the Platoons were completely re-organized, No. l Pla- toon containing only 3rd.-year Cadets, Nos. 2 and 3 Recruits and No. 4 Second-year men. The great significance of this movement could be seen in the immediate increase in the efficiency of the Corps training programme, by which all Cadets, divided as to their respective know- ledge and capabilities, received instruction in such subjects as Map Reading, First Aid, Signalling, Bren Gun, Radio Communications, I.C. Engines and Drill every Friday afternoon following Company Parade. We were honoured to have Col. P. S. Cooper, Commandant of the Canadian Services College, Royal Roads, for Inspecting Officer at the Annual Inspection in May. As a part of Speech-Sports Day Week-end the Honour Guard and Band performed a Sunset Ceremony on the lawns of the Parliament 36 Buildings in Victoria. A second Ceremony was performed on the fol- lowing Wednesday evening. On behalf of the Corps I would like to express our gratitude to Lts. Genge, Storr and Wilson and to Mr. Peet and Mrs. Friel for their valuable assistance and helpful instruction throughout the year, and in closing wish the Officers and N.C.O.'s of the 1960-61 Company every possible success, in the hope that, under their guidance, it may achieve even greater distinctions than its predecessors. The Cadet Staff was as follows:- Major D. W. Beban Captain R. E. Grubb CII ifcj Lt. M. H. Rayner CAdjutantj Lt. R. B. H. Cree CQuartermasterj C.S.M. Andrews Drum-Major M. C. Stephen C.Q.M.S. H. C. Stidham Staff-Sgt. F. W. Gardner Band-Sgt. B. Phillips . Lt. R. C. E. Nixon KNO. 1 Platoonj Lt. E. M. Petter fNo. 2 Platoonj Lt. C. H. Fibiger CNO. 3 Platoonj Lt. J. J. Rigos QNO. 4 Platoonj Sgt. T. Rigos CNO. 1 Platoonj Sgt. P. Cooper CNO. 2 Platoonj Sgt. R. D. F. Morris QNo. 3 Platoonj Sgt. R. D. Milner KNO. 4 Platoonj Michael H. Rayner, Lieut. fAdjutantj 37 SHOOTING TEAM C. Mackid, F. Cooper, C. Tuck, H. Sweeting, H. Brown, B. Cree, F. Trotter. H. Watson, A. Shaffer, D. Beban, J. Godfrey, R. Webb. SHOOTING Shooting reached a higher over-all standard in the past year, al- though the team results have been lower. The prospects for the future are therefore very good. We owe much to the valuable assistance and advice of Ron Mecredy, who gave his time to the first team with the Adam Cup particularly in view. Although the team only came third, a great deal was learnt, and they performed creditably against near- professionals. In the Army Classification the average for the whole Corps was 65 out of 85 at Application, Grouping and Snap. This was exactly the same as in the previous year. There were 53 new Badges awarded for standards reached in Recreational Shooting, which is the highest number yet. - In the Adam Cup the First Team was third with 1483 out of 1500, and the. Second Team eighth with 1458. The Competition is for Corps on Vancouver Island. In the D.C.R.A. the First Team was 33rd. out of 491 in all Canada, Its average, for the team of twelve, was 94 out of 100. The Second Team was 86th. - average 89.97. Owing to the fact that the Shooting Eight never shoots as such, 38 and influenced by the size of D.C.R.A. teams, the Shooting Team was made up as follows fcompetition averages are g1ven5 Beban Godfrey Shaffer .............. Webb ................ Watson . Tuck ..... 94.17 93.44 93.44 93.00 92.00 94.67 Mackid . 91.25 Cooper .............. 92.60 Cree I 92.00 Trotter . 94.30 Brown ................ Sweeting 94.00 90.78 Colours were awarded to Beban, Godfrey and Shaffer. The following Trophies were awarded:- RICH CUP CBest Score at Heal's Range5 - Webb 68 fout of 805 CAndrews GOLDBY CUP QBest in D.C.R.A.5 -Beban 288 fout of 3005 fGodfrey 2875. JUNIOR CUP fUnder 15 on September 11th.5 -Mackid 86.57 Qout of 1005 CTuck 86.415. DON BRAIDWOOD CUP CUnder 16 on September 11th.5 - Webb 91.33 fout of 1005 CWatson 90.15. HARVEY MEMORIAL RIFLE QBest Shot with .225 -Beban 95.82 Cout of 1005 fGodfrey 945. Distinguished Marksman Badges Cten 97s5 were won by Beban, Godfrey and Shaffer. Three Expert', ften 95s5, 15 Marksman Qten 90s5 and 40 First Classl' ften 8055 were also gained. Shooting with the .303 was again available, at Heal's Range, to any- one who was reasonably proficient with the .22. A large number of Boarders and some Day Boys were able to go. On the day of a Rugby International in Vancouver the normal organiser was absent and omitted to issue a reminder that it was usual to take rifles. There followed an interesting impasse. Sentries raised a different kind of problem. There was one who found an inverted car in a ditch and then kept interrupting to tell us how many and what sort of Scouts we were firing at. At another time two sentries were found in the Zoo and confessed to having been admitted free. There was one outing with the Brens, which may well be the last as they are being withdrawn. Some shooting was done at the 500 yds. range, particularly as the Corps was selected as one of two from the Area to fire the Earl Roberts Competition for Cadets from all the Empire. A team of four is in- volved, which shoots at all ranges from 500 yds. down. The Summer Term was too short to complete this competition and it will have to be fired next October, The normal shoots took place at 200 yds., which 39 some people found wa.s quite enough, but some respectable scores were made. P.M.P. SIGNALLING The signalling group did not progress as well this year, a serious initial setback being the removal of the oscillator by Area , who gave us six battery-run buzzer sets in return. There was a consequent lack of enthusiasm, and no tests were held at the end of the course, but we hope to have laid some foundation for future operations and successes. Richard E. Grubb, Captain RADIO COMMUNICATIONS We began this year hampered, as usual, by the lack of serviceable equipment. Despite this handicap, however, the Radio Shack re- mained a popular spot throughout the Winter months, thanks to the addition of several non-communicative heating devices kindly supplied by enthusiastic radio fans. The advent of Spring and the approach of Inspection Day once more brought forward a familiar problem. How was the Radio Shack to function without Radios? The efforts of Mr. Tirnmis and Mr. Storr, however, quickly solved this problem, swamping us with equipment of dubious origin. Thanks to the labours of the ten members who begged, borrowed and stole to make us com- pletely operable Inspection Day was a complete success. My best wishes go to Cpl. Pilling, who, I am sure, will enjoy trying to retain the glass in those rock-attracting front windows. Robert W. White, Cpl. FIRST AID This year there was an enrolment of twenty Cadets in the First Aid class. Again a hundred-per-cent result was attained in the final exam. . The highlight for the class came on Inspection Day. Once more the spectators gaped, the enemy groaned and the F irst-Aiders band- aged the wounded. Everything was carried out most efficiently and a good time was had by all. g Tom Rigos, Sgt. 40 THE BAND When I took over the Band this year I realized that the previous Band-Sergeant had built up a standard that would be very hard to uphold. Most of the old boys had left and I was confronted by a lot of new faces. However, with co-operation, excellent team-work, constant drilling strengthened, from time to time, by a few well-chosen adjectives, and a great deal of hard work by all concerned, I think that we managed to keep the colours flying. We retained some of the old routines and developed a new one for the Band Display on Inspection Day which, from all reports, was a great success, and I was as proud to be a member of that Band as I hoped the rest of the Corps was of us. My thanks to the Staff for their patience, without their help the Band could not have been so successful. In any event, as suggested by the previous Band Sergeant, we made lots of noise, and I look forward to even bigger and better things next year. Barry Phillips, Band Sergeant l VERNON The School was represented once again this Summer at the Vernon Cadet Trades Training Camp. There were a few Cadets attending for the second year and also a small number for the first time. The training emphasized and carried out has been not only an asset to the School but also an experience for the individual. The training course is run on a seven week basis with many varied activities throughout each day. Map Reading, First Air, Rifle Training, Light Machine Gun, Field Craft and National Survival are only a few of the courses offered. The Camp, being situated in the central part of the Okanagan Valley, seems to have an extremely hot climate, which encourages participation in all kinds of Summer Sports. Such activities as Swim- ming, Football, Baseball, Volley Ball and Track and Field seem to fill the day's spare time. I am sure that interest in the Camp will grow to an even greater extent and that the School will be represented each year to keep up the high standard that their predecessors have left behind them. Roy P, Hudson 41 THE SCOUTS Last September Mr, Hird left the School, leaving the Scouts with- out the aid of a Scoutmasterg but in our great need Col. Girard and the Patrol Leaders came to the rescue and kept the Troop alive. After the reorganization of the Troop many new things were accom- plished. After Christmas the Scouts landscaped the old Scout Area. Many new paths were constructed leading around a small garden. After the building of the paths a new camp stove was built, also a new flagpole was erected. During the Summer Term ten boys went over to Discovery Island with Mr. Devlin. On a Saturday morning the boys left the School bound for the Yacht Club to board Capt. Beaumont's cruiser. We had a wonderful time and we hope to have more expeditions such as this. We would like to take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Jack for the donation of the new flagpole. Next year we will have a new Scout- master and, we hope, a larger and more advanced Troop. Andrew Blaney, Troop Leader THE CUBS The Cubs had a very enjoyable year. On one occasion we went to Mount Douglas Park, using the walk-a-mile-ride-a-mile hike method. While we were there we roasted some potatoes. Mr. Timmis presented the Badges and other Awards this Year. Afterwards we invited Mr. and Mrs. Timmis to a little cook-out party. When we had finished Mr. Timmis took some pictures of all the Cubs together. On behalf of all the Cubs I would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Keble for all the hours that they have spent with us. Edward L. Hardy A FouNDERs HOUSE Under the guidance of Mr. Wenman and Mr. Nightingale the House has again experienced a most successful year. Our sports record was most stimulating, In the inter-House -Rugby, Basketball and Cricket we broke even, but were victorious in Track. The House is indebted to the two Sports Champions, Milner and Chapman, who led their individual age groups to a startling victory, thus ensuring us the House Cup to round off the school year. It is with deep regret that we bid farewell to our House Tutor, Mr. Nightingale, this year. After a short visit to England he will be join- ing the Staff of Shawnigan Lake School. 42 I would like to extend my best wishes to all boys who are leaving, and I wish those who will be returning to put every effort into all aspects of school life, remembering at all times the School Motto. Barry H. Cree, House Captain BRENTWOOD HOUSE Brentwood has again had a very productive year. We owe a great tribute to Mr. Creek, our new House Tutor, who took the position of the greatly-missed lXfIr. Grey. An experienced Housemaster, he intro- duced many new and successful ideas which helped the House con- siderably. He devoted much of his free time to us, even to the extent of conducting several ski-ing trips to Hurricane Ridge. His firm in- fluence boosted House Spirit to an extremely high peak. Game activities this year balanced out fairly evenly between the Houses. The Senior Rugby Match was a very close and fierce battle Con the sidelines as welllj, which resulted in a win for Founders, but the Brentwood Juniors were decisive winners. Junior Cricket was also an easy win for us, but in the Senior Game, because of poor fielding of a wet ball, we took too long in putting the Founders team out and the game ended in a draw. We proved second-best in Track and Basketball but were victors in the Annual Cross Country and Swim- ming events, Many thanks to Mr. Genge, whose perpetual interest and guidance kept the House running smoothly, and to Miss Webster and Mrs. F riel for their continual helpfulness and kindness to the members of the House. We are all sorry to hear that Miss Webster will not be returning next year and we wish her well. Donald W. Beban, House Captain HARVEY HOUSE The year started with new boys making up over half the members of the Boarding House. With young boys, many of whom were away from home for the first time, the task was not easy. However, disci- pline made its mark and soon everyone had settled down and we completed a very satisfactory year. This year there were no Senior Boys to supervise Juniors, and Speers, Cree II, Wilde and Seeger took over this task as Dormitory Captains. After a difficult start they car- ried out their duties very efficiently and the experiment was a success. We owe much to these boys. Games played their usual important role and, as the Rugby, Soccer and Cricket reports bear out, the keenness of the boys was superb. Other sporting activities worthy of mention were Basketball, Cross Country and Athletics. Boarders enjoyed Basketball after Prep. on two or three evenings a week. Mr. Wilson took a team to play at 43 Shawnigan on three occasions, The games were enjoyable but we were outclassed. However, on the last occasion we showed that we had progressed considerably. Unfortunately our Gymnasium is too small for the game, but we have learnt many lessons and look for- ward to future trips to Shawnigan. Our Cross Country was won by Barker I, and many juniors gallantly volunteered for the Senior Cross Country, which is over four miles. Barker I ran magnificently and gained fifth place. All other junior participants are to be congratulated. Swimming was popular throughout the year, and we are deeply indebted to Dr. Stiller for the countless hours he spent in supervising swimming after Prep. in the evenings and during the weekends. Once again the Athletic Sports were held on the Friday previous to Speech Day and the Senior Sports. The weather was kind and we enjoyed a very good afternoon and, with so many parents who kindly attended the whole weekend, it was a fitting climax to our year. Bolli I was the junior Athletics Champion. Indoor activities were popular, with Chess, Stamp Collecting and Models instilling tremendous enthusiasm. A very interesting and successful addition to the House activities has been the Harvey House Press. This is a Magazine of house news, original articles and cartoons written by the boys and edited, compiled and distributed by Members of the Staff. We have now turned out two tennly editions and intend to continue the process for each term this coming year. We are grateful to Mr, Keble for his tremendous work in getting the Harvey House Press on its feet, and to the boys for their articles. Ski-ing and Camping Trips were carried out under the supervision of Mr. Orr and Mr. Devlin respectively. Mr. O'Kane, by means of a very vigorous approach, has attacked the music problem. We now provide a small Choir for morning assembly and Sunday morning Services. Mr. Greenbank's work with the boys' Art culminated in an Exhibition on Speech Day weekend, and the success, was a great credit to both master and pupils. We thank Mr. Page, who has given up much of his spare time to take boys on trips every weekend during the Summer. Everyone enjoyed themselves tremendously. With a House of over 40 boys the year could not pass without inci- dents, the choicest of these being when our smallest boy fand most avid tree-climberj gave the Saanich Fire Department an interesting Sunday afternoonls exercise! Another boy, who had been gated for the weekend, decided to run away, but he kindly left a short billet- doux on his bed, which read, 'CDon't come after me. I will be back this evening. ! The Scouts have been somewhat inactive this year, due to there being no Scoutmaster after the departure of Mr. Hird, However, Blaney I and Finch from the Senior House have kept things going 44 and next year we should have a Scoutmaster. The Cubs have been active under Mr. Keble, with assistance from Miss Galt. Congratulations to Seeger on winning the Chapman Cup. We are sorry to lose Mr. Orr and Miss Galt. They have rendered yeoman service to the House and will be sorely missed. The Sports Results were as follows: Long Jump, under 14- 1. Bolli I3 2. Barker Ig 3. Holm. Long Jump, under 12- 1. Tyrrell, 2. Bapty III, 3. Hardy II. Cricket Ball, under 14- 1. Seeger, 2. Cree II, 3. Butler. Cricket Ball, under 12- 1, Wenmang 2. Stone, 3. Forrester. High Jump, under 10- 1. Reed II, 2. Bishop. High Jump, under 12- 1. Wenman, 2. Harris, 3. Tyrrell. High Jump, under 14- 1. Marsden, 2. Cree II, 3. Bickford, 100 Yards, under 10- 1. Reed II, 2, Bishop, 100 Yards, under 12- 1. Bapty III, 2. Harris, 3. Forrester. 100 Yards, under 14- 1. Cree II, 2. Bapty II, 3. Gurney. 220 Yards, under 12- 1. Hardy, 2. Harris, 3. Tyrrell. 220 Yards, under 14- 1. Bolli I, 2. Cree II, 3. Bapty II. 440 Yards, under 14- 1. Bolli Ig 2. Cree II, 3. Bapty II. Sack Race, Grades IV, V 8: VI- Donaldson II. Sack Race, Grades VII 8: VIII- Dafoe. Three-legged Race, Grades IV, V 8: VI- Stone-and-Code II. Three-legged Race, Grades VII 8a VIII- N elson-and-Donaldson I. 440 Yards Handicap- Wilde. R.W.W. DRAMA - The revival of Drama in the School with a production of the rob- bery scenes from Henry IV, Part I was the result of the enthusiasm of a small group of the Sixth Form. Three of them, Andrews, Petter and Stephen, played the principal parts, and Nixon produced the play. Although the production was entered for the Greater Victoria Schools Drama Festival the early rehearsals were surprisingly casual, 45 and when the whole Cast rehearsed together in the Assembly Hall it seemed unlikely that there would be a production at all. However, Mrs. Freil had contrived some truly magnificent Costumes, which gave the Cast greater confidence. The performance itself, before an audience of almost 700, proved a great success. After a mechanical and awkward first scene the three principals warmed to their task and gave spontaneous and natural performances. They obviously enjoyed every minute of it. Andrews, suitably built up for the part, played F alstaff well but was unable to put across the old Knight's coarseness, and some of the lines were not fully audible. We were given, by Stephen, a Prince Hal who was too much of the smooth courtier and too little of the undergraduate. Pet- ter, in the role of Poins, was an admirable link between these two, imparting confidence by the ease of his mannerisms. The rest of the Cast also acquitted themselves well, managing for the most part to look like men and not like dummies on the stage. However, the audi- ence rnust recall a strained '6What News? from Peto. The sincere thanks of the Cast go to all those who lent their expert assistance- to Mrs. Freil for the costumes, to Miss Webster for the make-up, to Mr. Greenbank for the settings and to Gardner, Brown and Whiteside for their multifarious contributions, The Cast was as follows: Sir John Falstaff ........ J. J. Andrews Prince Henry ............ M, C, Stephen Poins ..................... ...... E . M, Petter Gadshill ............... ..... R , E. Grubb Chamberlain ........ ..... A . J. Shaffer Bardolph ........... ..... R . T. Wittke Peto ................ ............ G . D. Stene Francis .............. ....... J . D. Godfrey First Carrier ........ ......... W . G, Bier Second Carrier ............ R. W, White First Traveller ....... ..... Y V, G, Bier Second Traveller ............ R. W. White Travellers ........................ R, S. Boyd J. R. Rowan -as -1- -as Director ............... ............. . .. ....... Mr. M. A. Nightingale Stage Manager ........................ .......................... R . C. E, Nixon Properties and Stage Hands .......... aeslfiigiglak' Brown' Costumes ................................. ............................... M rs. E, Freil Make-up ........................................ Miss P. Webster, R. T. Wittke Scenery: built and painted by .... Mr. A. Greenbank, H. R. Brown Publicity .................................................................. Mr. P, M. Peet M.A.N. 46 MUSIC It is amazing how many people there are, young and old, who feel that musical appreciation is rather a waste of time. Young people are introduced to the great literary works as a matter of course, surely then, if their cultural training is to be complete, they must be introduced also to music of the highest quality. To quote a Japanese proverb: 'eMusic hath the power of making heaven descend to earth - a rather useful accomplishment in these troubled times. It is as necessary for a boy studying music to have access to good performances as it is for one learning to draw to have good models. It is advisable, however, that the listener should not be called upon to follow music too much in advance of his current standard of appreciation. In the School, while steady progress has been made in singing and appreciation, not enough thought has been given, by selected students, to piano-playing. It should be remembered that the pianoforte possesses many of the qualities which may be considered essential to the ideal single instru- ment of music. Its quality of tone is not too strident and it is equally useful as a solo instrument, in concert with others and in accompany- ing only. It has a wide range of power, from very soft to very loud. Its compass, covering seven octaves or more, includes practically the lowest and highest notes in modern music, Lastly, in its expression it is capable of much dynamic variance, V.S. O'K. C Mr. O'Kane has been rather modest over his achievements in the School. These, alas, have been confined hitherto largely to the Junior side, but only one witness to his success has been the excellent little Choir which has performed at sundry functions and regularly led us in Sunday Morning Chapel. -Ed.l ART During the past year the Art Room has been a hive of industry, with much interest and enthusiasm shown by the boys. Various small competitions were held throughout the first two terms and the work done was of a very high standard. Even some of the Seniors, including a few Grade Twelvers, were keen enough to come and try their hand at drawing and painting. The climax, however, was at the end of the Summer Term, on Speech! Sports Day, when an exhibition of the whole year's work was held in t.he Art Room. There were over one hundred paintings, draw- ings, and charcoal sketches, some of which were very colourful and well done. 47 A few of the more outstanding works were produced by Dee, Barker, Code, Mittlestaedt, Nielsen and Timmis I. The Art Prizes this year went to Cree II and Norris, both in Grade VIII. A.L.G. DEBATING SOCIETY The Society has led a precarious existence this year. The apathy of the Sixth Form has been most marked, except in the case of the Secretary, W. G. Bier, who for the second year in succession has proved a tower of strength. Happily his vigour has been passed on to a promising group in Grade XI, notably Woollends, Etheridge and Rigos II. A wide range of topics has been considered-the dubious merits of modern advertising, the threat of an expanding China, the factors favouring the nationalization of basic industries, the obvious social evils created by the automobile etc. In every case Bier has con- trived to infiltrate his own brand of propaganda, while Woollends has zealously and unashamedly filibustered. Etheridge, it is rumoured, has made a successful business of preparing speeches for less gifted and industrious debaters. Nevertheless those who have participated have come away with the satisfaction of evenings pleasantly and pro- fitably spent. In the earlier part of the year a number of debates was held specific- ally for Grade IX. These produced many good, healthy arguments. Prominent among the protagonists were Yaryan, who was never at a loss for a word, and Sommerfeldt, who was almost always missing the next word. M.A.N. CHESS CLUB Enthusiasm for this game was greatest in the first term of the year, when the sets were in high demand by players of all kinds and any quality, Unfortunately interest in the School Competition in the Spring Term dwindled, and no award could be made. There were, however, several players of reasonable ability who were capable of deserving and winning a chess prize. A match against Shawnigan fawayj was lost 5-0, but all the games were fairly even. The return match was over nine boards and was finally won 5-4, after a nerve-racking last game which was finished eventually with only two kings and one piece left and the help of an out-of-date enclyclopaedia. The only other match was over five boards played at Shawnigan by the School's best five shots. This was narrowly lost 3-2 and could be considered rather more successful than the shooting. In November the School was represented, at the B.C. High Schools' 48 Chess Touranment at Qualicum, by Shaffer, who placed well enough to make it seem that we could have won the team event. The following members represented the School: Beban, Braden, Clark, Etheridge, Godfrey, Mayhew, Murdoch I, Schmitt, Shaffer, Stene, Trotter, Watson, Webb, Woollends. P.M.P. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Throughout three terms of vigorous activity the Club has achieved the impossible in gaining for itself an important position in School affairs. In September, 1959, we were confronted with a scarcity of neces- sary equipment and an empty treasury. We extend our thanks to Mr. Nightingale for his moral and financial support, which placed the Club on a sound footing. Our second term was most gratifying, both to old members and to all others concerned with the Club. Eight new hands were taken on and instructed in dark-room procedure, printing and developing. A system of fortnightly dues was approved and passed unanimously. Thus the Club has placed itself on a sound basis for the coming school year. In this connection I should like to thank A. Shaffer for his invaluable service as Club Treasurer. The Spring Term offered Members the opportunity of swapping cameras and trying new photographic techniques. The productions of Members Trotter and Brown point to an interesting future for candid photographers. I wish the Club the very best of luck for the future. I believe it has helped to boost the spirit of the School, and in the very near future may even blossom out into taking and processing pictures for the Black and Red. William G. Bier, President THE STAMP CLUB There is nothing of great moment to report, beyond saying that interest in philately continues as usual. Urged on by the constant re- minders of certain keen day boys, we held meetings at intervals throughout the year. In between the c'discussions time was found for exchanging, and some rare medium and well-worn stamps were pro- duced from various sources. The amount of invisible scotch tape to be seen on some perfect specimens provided a useful reminder Cand a valuable training forj big business in the outside world. As a kind of branch organization Tiedeman and others were sometimes seen to numismatise as well, P.M.P. 49 Sl. x l Z ' X , X 'I F ' .,.-. .x' ' 1 ., 'J .' ' PROJECTION CLUB B. Tassin, I. Dykes, B. Monkman, K. Taylor. R. White, P. N. E. Clark, W. Bier, J. Godfrey, F. Gardner. PROJ ECTION CLUB The past year has been most successful from the view-point of both student audiences and club members. A wide range of films, from 'lBambi to HA Night to Remember, was made available to all students, and the majority of both the senior and junior houses could be found in the Memorial Hall on a Saturday evening. The Club resumed activities in September with five old members. A request for new members was posted and seventeen boys responded. Twelve applications were accepted and by Christmas five boys passed their qualification tests and were allowed full club privileges. The new members for the 1959-60 season were Dykes, Monkman, Tassin and Taylor I. The Club wishes to express its sincere thanks to the Ladies' Auxi- liary for their kind donation of a new lens and screen. These, coupled with our new projector, which was donated a year ago by these same Ladies, have made our weekly showings more enjoyable for all con- cerned. The Club also wishes to thank Col. Girard for his invaluable assistance in the shipping of films. I join with the old members in wishing the Club a most successful and enjoyable new season. Could we have some lights, pleaseg the frame appears to be slip- ing a wee bit. William G. Bier, President 50 N. PARENTS AUXILIARY President-Mr. K. G. Tyrrell Secretary-Mrs. E. T. Howe The Parents Auxiliary to University School have completed their third year in operation. We have been able to continue some of the services we have performed in the past, e.g. the donation of the General Progress Prizes at Speech Day. The Projector has now been paid for in full and, with the generous assistance of Mr. Yeakel, we have purchased a Screen. Mrs. Stephen has again made garters for the Cadet Corps. Two tents and a fly sheet have been donated to the Scouts to help with their camping. Now that these items have been taken care of, we have endorsed the School Library as our main new project. In this undertaking we should welcome the assistance, in any capacity, of all friends of the School. M. Andrews fMrs.j OLD BOYS NOTES Not long ago we encountered R, B. BONAR driving sedately into the country to pick, and presumably buy, strawberries. Had it been the dead of night with Scotty astride a bicycle we would have mar- velled less. How have the mighty fallen! During the Summer Term the School was visited by D. C. IRWIN and D. B. MERRY, Old Boys both and both from Trail. They were very interested in the old photographs, particularly in those of Queen's School groups. F. EVES is off to Rome, where he will represent Canada in the Olympic Games. Lynn will run the 100 metres, 200 metres and 400 metre Relay. His best times this year are as follows: 100 yds.-9.5 s., 100 metres-10.2s., 220 yds.-21.4s., 200 metres-21.35. Good luck, Lynn! The University School Incogs Cricket Club had a most successful season and won the League Championship comfortably. On September 11th. they journey to Vancouver to play the League Champions in that City for the Provincial Championship. MARRIAGES FOX-C. M. Fox to Barbara Joan Salonen, at Victoria, BHC., on June 4th., 1960. HUNTLEY-D. J. Huntley to Gael Stott, in London, England, on June 23rd., 1960. 51 KENDELL-M. D, Kendell to Eleanor Alice Wilson, at Victoria, B.G., on June 4th., 1960. KINGHAM-R. I. Kingham to Edith Lucille Mabry, at Ottawa, Illinois, U.S.A., on June 25th., 1960. BIRTHS ROOPER-To Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Rooper, on July 16th., 1960, at Victoria, B.C., a son. SHERRATT-To Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Sherratt, on May 7th., 1960, at Victoria, B.G., a daughter. DEATHS GARDNER - We regret to record the death of E. R. Gardner. Presi- dent of Oldfield, Kirby and Gardner of Winnipeg, Teddy,' died with his son when a plane on which he was travelling crashed between Chicago and Miami. W.R.G.W. FUNDATGR EGREGIUS CThe following article, by N. Hall, which gives a vivid picture of one of our three Founders in retirement, appeared in a previous issue of the Atlantic Monthly under the heading Mr. Bolton's Birthday , and is printed with the permission of that publication., On the morning of July 4 of last year, I went to pay my respects to my friend, Mr. VVashington Bolton, on his eighty-fifth birthday. As I biked along the road in the direction of his house, the old saying, He has lived well who finishes well, was running through my head, and I thought how exactly it applied to Mr. Bolton, but I shouldn't dare tell him so. He would stoutly deny that he has reached the finish- ing period of life, If one may say that his Indian Summer began at seventy, he has already enjoyed fifteen years of it, and I see no reason why he should not have fifteen to come. A more vigorous, keen- minded, blithe-spirited octogenarian it has never been my privilege to know Mr. Bolton is not a man to talk about himself, but during the past decade and a half which he has spent on the island of Tahiti I have gathered some of the facts of his life. He is an Englishman whose father honored the memory of the founders of the American Re- public, hence the Christian name given the son, whose actual birthday is July 3, but he prefers to consider the fourth as his proper anni- 52 versary. He is a loyal Cambridge man who entered Caius College in 1877. He graduated B.A. in 1880 and took his Master's degree three years later. At Cambridge, his interests were equally divided between scholarship and sports. In 1879 he won the British Amateur cham- pionship for the half mile, and at the same period set a passing record for the thousand-yard race. He was also a boxer, a long-distance swimmer, and an ardent tennis player when that new universal sport was in its infancy. He played both Rugby and Association Football. He is proud of being a Cambridge Blue, and is still a member of the Achilles Club of London, which is made up of both Cambridge and Oxford Blues. He is the oldest Cambridge member, the only surviving one of his day, but Oxford has two members senior to him: Lord Desborough, President of the Club, and Mr. F. C, Coxhead. On this, his eighty-fifth birthday, I had hoped to prod Mr. Bolton into telling me something more of his early life, but upon arriving at his house I found him absent. He had left a penciled note on the table:- Gone for a walk. Back this evening. His small house, although built in the native style, of palmfrond thatch, is somehow as English as eggs and bacon, and it is unmistak- ingly stamped with his personality, like the clothes he wears. It is a charming house, always in perfect order, and contains nothing super- fluous to his needs. His half-acre garden is as Boltonian,' as the house: the smooth green turf, the flowers and shrubs and flowering trees, the pineapples, bananas, and papayas, all planted and cared for by himself, give this quiet, sunny retreat, with its glimpses through the foliage of distant mountains, an ideal aspect, like that of a place dreamed of in some old book of fairy tales. And dreamed of it was, of course. Mr. Bolton is the kind of man who makes his dreams come U116. I think he must have had the dream in the background of conscious- ness all through the first seventy years of his life spent in school- mastering on islands and continents of both hemispheres, but chiefly in the Western Hemisphere, from the far north to lonely islands of the tropical Pacific. At Cambridge he prepared for the career of a Church of England parson, but it was inevitable that he should have entered the teaching profession. He was born for it. What I have learnt of his life has come in by-the-way fashion, by bringing up the subject of teaching. That sets him off, How often have I heard him say: Hall, it's the finest, the most rewarding of all careers. When that fact is recognized universally and the men and women enter it who should go into it, the rising generations will build the kind of world we've been fumbling towards for so many centuries. Knowing Mr. Bolton, I am certain that, wherever he has gone, over the earth, he has left behind him hundreds of grateful youngsters whose interests have been stirred, broadened and directed, whose minds and spirits have been quickened and developed to their highest capacities through contact with his own. The size of the teaching opportunity means little to him, for he is 53 one of those true teachers whose a.rnbition is not for themselves but for the youngsters under their care. He was one of the founders, in 1908, of the University School, of Victoria, British Columbia. Years later, when he was at the southern end of the Pacific, he chanced to read in an Auckland paper that a teacher was wanted for Niue, a lonely little island dependency of New Zealand, 600 miles west of Rarotonga and 850 miles southeast of Samoa. Mr. Bolton was then sixty-seven, and really thinking about retiring, but when he learned that the Niue post was not wanted by others because of its remoteness, he immediately offered his services, gratefully accepted by the Minister of Education. He spent nearly three years teaching the children of Niue, a crumb of land 100 miles square, with a population of 3500 Polynesians. Then, in 1928, in his seventieth year, he set out for Tahiti, to rest for the remainder of his days. He had rested for, perhaps, a week when he became interested in Polynesian history as it concerns Tahiti. He discovered that a great deal of field work yet needed to be done, so he started tramping the island over, exploring the sites of ancient buildings and the scenes of ancient happenings, reading neglected manuscripts, making researches that no one before him had had the energy or the interest or the patience to make. The results, so far, are contained in two thick manu- script volumes, written out in his beautiful Spencerian hand. These he had placed in the custody of the British consulate for the use of anyone who may wish to consult them. They are well worth consult- ing, as those who have read them can testify. I seem to have strayed from the morning of July 4, but I am still on Mr. Bolton's veranda, regarding the penciled note: Gone for a walk. Back this evening. I supposed that he was spending the anni- versary on one of his customary excursions, verifying some item of local lore for a projected Volume III of the History of Tahiti. I mused, a little sadly, over the changes increasing years inevitably bring, even to so sturdy an octogenarian as himself. In his younger days, while teaching in Canada, he had spent two consecutive Sum- mers walking, with a seventy-pound packsack, the full length of Van- couver Island. He followed a direct central line from Cape C-ommerell to Victoria: the first man, perhaps the only one, who has done this. In his spare time he had roamed all over the far north, living with Indians and Eskirnos. With one companion, he had voyaged the full length of the Yukon, in a flat-bottomed boat, from its lake beginnings to the Bering Sea, shooting the Whitehorse and F ivefingers rapids en route. I remembered his telling me that he had celebrated his twenty- fifth birthday, in England, by a sixty-mile walk accomplished in twenty-four hours- twenty, actual walking time. As I biked on from his house to Papeete, our little port town, I was thinking: Well, that kind of activity is over, even for Mr. Bolton. Whatever he may be doing this morning, perhaps he too is thinking, somewhat wistfully, of that sixty-mile walk of sixty years ago. I did some errands around town and then went to the Restaurant du Coin for my lunch. Tahiti, one of the first colonies of France to 54 join the Free French movement under General de Gaulle's leadership, was observing our American Independence Day, and most of the people had gone to the country: but at the restaurant I met another of the island's distinguished octogenarians, Mr. Arthur Brander, whose home is ten miles out from Papeete, on the western side of the island. He greeted me with: Hall, where do you suppose Bolton is today? I don't know, I replied. I called at his house on my way into town and found a note on his table saying he had gone for a walkf' A walk!', exclaimed Mr. Brander. 'CI should think he has gone for a walk! He routed me out of bed at six o 'clock this morning. Said he wanted to have coffee with me. He's on his way to the cave in Paea and expects to retum this evening! What! I said, Why, that's forty miles, to the cave and back! I know--exactly forty milesf' said Mr. Brander, Hand he means to measure the lot of them with a pair of eighty-five-year-old legs! He was going strong at my place, but I'm worried. He'll never make the whole distance. But he did. He reached the cave with its cool underground lake at 10:00 a.m., and, having rested and refreshed himself for an hour, started homeward. Tahiti is not famous as an island whose inhabi- tants, whether white or native, are given to any great amount of physical exertion, and Mr. Bolton's walk created something of a stir. Throughout the afternoon, news of his progress kept coming in from people who had passed him in carriages, motorcars, and on bicycles. Mr. de Lambert, our American consul, taking an Independence Day bike ride, had passed him twice, going and coming. So, too, had Mon- sieur Brault, former mayor of Papeete, the second time when Mr. Bolton had twelve miles of the homeward journey behind him. Stirred by such an example of octogenarian pluck and stamina, Mr. Brault stopped his car, leaped out, and, to Mr. Bolton's astonishment, em- braced him, French fashion, shouting 'iVive Bolton! to the other members of his party, who responded with enthusiasm. Then, in honor of the day, he added: Vive l'Angleterre! Vive l'Amerique! Vive la France! Vive la Russie! Vive the United Nations! Mr. Bolton was a worthy representative of all of them on that occasion. The latest news of his progress was brought by Mr. Bolton himself, walking at his steady, deliberate pace through Papeete, on to the dis- trict of Pirae, where he lives, down the lane leading to his house, and up the steps to his veranda at exactly 8: 00 p.m. - fifteen hours actual walking time for the forty miles. Sixty miles in twenty hours, although a stiffish walk, would not, I think, be considered an extraordinary achievement for a youth of twenty-five. What does seem to me remarkable is that the same en- thusiastic pedestrian, sixty years later, could leg off forty miles between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. of a single day, under a tropical sun, and be none the worse for it. That must be close to a record for a man of eight-five. I shouldn't wonder if it is a record. When I saw him he'd had a warm bath and was briskly rubbing down his legs with coconut oil. 55 Well, Mr. Bolton, how did it go P I asked. He looked up with a faint smile. Hall, you know I go to bed with the birds and get up with them. I'm a bit late this evening. I know, I replied, apologetically. I just wanted to be sure that you're all right. All right? Of course I'm all right! Then he added, with a grin: But I couldn't have done sixty miles today to save me. Forty was enough. Any blisters ? Not one. My feet are in excellent condition, and I could see that for myself. Mr. Bolton told me later that now, at eight-five, he weighs exactly what he weighed as a Cambridge undergraduate- one hundred and sixty-eight pounds. I asked his advice as to the best way of preparing for a long and happy old age. First, choose carefully your parents and grand-parents, he said. Be sure they are men and women of rugged health. That's luck, of course. It was my luck. Then, for long-distance, healthy living, 'Go slow, and go far' is a good motto. It's about the same as to say: 'Moderation in all things'. Yes, I replied, A forty-mile walk on your eighty-fifth birthday is an excellent example of moderation! MI knew perfectly well I could do it, he said, otherwise I should never have made the attempt. But happiness is more than the blessing of good physical machin- ery, I said. What, in your opinion, makes for the kind of happiness that never fails a man? He replied, instantly: School teaching. It's the finest of all pro- fessions, and he was off again on the joys of that career. Presently I suggested that he should write the Secretary of the Achilles Club, telling how he had celebrated his eighty-fifth birthday. He considered this for a moment, then smiled and shook his head. It wouldn't do, he said. You see, Lord Desborough and F. C. Coxhead, my only contemporaries in the Club, may be still living. They'd want to go me one better. They couldn't, of course, being Oxford men, But they would, unquestionably, kill themselves trying to!! 9, 56 CORRESPONDENCE QThe following letter was not addressed to the Editors, but, for obvious reasons, its inclusion is, of course, automatic.j Mr. Bill Davidson The Travellers' Insurance Co. University School Vancouver l Victoria. B.C. May 27th., 1960. My Dear Bill, I have just received word of your retirement from active service in the School and learned with pleasure that you will still reside there. The many of us who have known you over the years will recall with respect and affection all that you have meant to the School. Loyalty, Bill, is infectious, and how well we all remember your support of every- thing that was worthwhile in that proud institution. I, personally, remember your guidance and perseverance the year we resurrected the Band. I recall, too, the way in which you supported all the sports events and, of course, your running of the School functions. I remember that year when we went to the Empress to dance and how you got Billy T ickell to play the School Song. These and many other recollections I share with others who will be as pleased as I am that you will continue to live where you belong-at the school. I will hope to see you on Sports Day 5 Sincere personal regards, Yours very truly, Gordon W. Coghlin, Manager. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Copies of the following sister publications have reached us, from time to time: Acta Ridleiana, The Ashburian, The Boar, The Cerdic, The College Times fUpper Canada Collegel, The Croftonian, The Cryptian, The Eagle, The Forest School Magazine, The Georgian, The Haileybury and I.S.C. Chronicle, Lower Canada, Shawnigan Lake School Magazine and The Voyageur. We apologize for any omissions, thank the Editors concerned and trust that our own exchange copies have been reaching them successfully. 57 With Compliments of Kingliam - Gillespie Coal Co., Ltcl. 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