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

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It is with deep regret that we record the death of Mr. W. C. Ditmars of Vancouver, long a Governor of this School. It is some six years since Mr. Ditmars visited the school, but as he was then past 90 it is perhaps not surprising that his doctor had prevented him from re- peating that visit. Nevertheless his interest remained, and in his Will he has bequeathed a legacy for the foundation of a Scholarship in memory of his son - an Old Boy, Lt.-Commander E. S. Ditmars, who was killed in action in World War II. H.M. THE XX CLUB J. Tassin, P. Clark, R. Webb, I. Dykes, G. Stene, W. Monkman, B. Blair, R. Mayhew, W. Woollends, R. Pilling. J. Palmer, G. Murdoch, D. Grubb, D. Angus, R. Cree, N. Etheridge iVice-Presidentl, T. Rigos, B. Huston, H. Watson, H. Sweeting, E. Dody . 10

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14. The success of the contingent at the Vernon Cadet Trades Train- ing Camp, and particularly of Cadet-Sgt. King, who was awarded the Trophy for the most outstanding Cadet in the whole camp. There were, altogether, more than 1,100 cadets from Saskatche- wan, Manitoba, Alberta and B.C. at this camp, and King's achievement in gaining this award has brought distinction to the Corps and the School. 15. The 'Wedge' 16. The many expeditions undertaken by parties of boys and masters throughout the year, and especially the European Tour, organ- ized by Mr. Caleb and Mr. Prowse. 17. The discovery, by the party on the European Tour, of the cita- tion to Capt. Harvey in the book of the Canadian Expeditionary Force in St. George's Church, Ypres, and the arrangement that they made for a wreath to be laid on behalf of the school on his grave at Niederswehrh. Many will regret to learn of the passing of Founders and Brent- wood Houses, and their replacement by Bamacle and Bolton respec- tively. In case there should be some who do not understand the circumstances relating to the change, these are, very briefly, as follows: In 1948 Brentwood College experienced financial difficulties and, being unable to continue alone, became part of University School, forming the nucleus of Brentwood House. At the same time Founders House came into being, and later Harvey House was re-opened. From that time on the School functioned under the House system-the same privileges being accorded the sons of Old Boys of both schools, and the Rolls of Honour being called on Remembrance Day in the Hall which the joint efforts of their friends and alumni had built. However, in 1960-61, a group of Old Brentonians formed a new association to start a new Brentwood College at Mill Bay, using the colours, crests, etc., of the old College. Since this would inevitably lead to confusion and misunderstanding, it was decided to re-name the Houses after the Founders of this school- so that we now have Barnacle, Bolton and Harvey--and no names more fitting could possibly be found. TREASURE TROVE We are most grateful to Mrs. Ralph Mathews for presenting to the School a number of souvenirs of her husband's athletic prowess when he was a boy here, and also a number of books for the Library, among which is a complete set of 'Black 8a Red' magazines beautifully bound in leather and numbered Vol. 1 to Vol. 10. It is improbable that more than a few such sets are in existence, and the only set which the School owned had, for safety reasons, to be kept under lock and key and brought out only on special occasions. Now, through Mrs. Mathew's kindness, a set is available in the Library for any and all to read at leisure. 9

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SCHOOL OFFICERS School Prefects R. H. B. Cree T. J. Rigos FOUNDERS BRENTWOOD House Captain House Captain R. H. B. Cree T. J. Rigos House Prefects School Prefect J. Ashby D. A. Angus H. Dodyk W. M Onkman House Prefects G. Stem, B. Huston B. dej. Tassin G- Mufd0Ch R. Pilling H. G. Sweeting Vice-Pres. XX Club: N. H. R. Etheridge Capt. lst. XV: T. J. Rigos Vice-Capt. lst. XV: I. Dykes Capt. lst. XI: D. A. Angus Vice-Capt. lst. XI: A. Coward Capt. Athletics: R. B. H. Cree Capt. Cross Country: D. MCC. Grubb Capt. Tennis: Sturdy Capt. Basketball: G. Abel Capt. Swimming: H. G. Sweeting Capt. Shooting: R. B. H. Cree Capt. Chess: P. N. E. Clark Pres. Projection Club: P. N. E. Clark 11