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

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VISITOR His Grace the Archbishop of British Columbia GOVERNORS CHAIRMAN Brig. F. N. Cabeldu, C.B.E., D.S.O., E.D. VICE-CHAIRMAN I Col. B. Russell Ker, o.B.12., E.D. R. A. Brown Jnr., Esq. QCalgaryj R. H. B. Ker, Esq. CVictoriaj Sir Philip C. Livingston, K.B.E., c.B., A.F.c. CDuncanj Col. C. C. I. Merritt, v.C. CVancouverj B. B. Pelly, Esq. QSeattle Logan Mayhew, Esq. fVictoriaJ Benton S. Mackid, Esq. QCalgaryj H. B. Renwick, Esq. C'Vancouverj Timrnis, Esq. QVictoriaj HEADMASTER -I. J. Timniis, M.A. COxonj, o.U. DIP. ED.

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SWINBURNIAN EDITORIAL lGrad4' XII - Eu' of func I8fl1 1 Now the hounds of June are on XIay's swift traces CGrimmest of months since the year began 5 . And lVIatriculation's ordeal faces lVIe, that have failed to play the Klan, I shall gather, I fear. the grapes of wrath, For I'ye loitered long on the Primrose Path, Lingered too long in the pleasant places Nor run the race that my betters ran. The School has shaped me. the School has shriyen me, I shall go with memories hitter and sweet, And the strength, perchance, that the School has given me To stand on my own. not another's, feet: But I feel fam I wrong?l that I'ye erred in toto, The fault was mine, and alas for the photo- Stat with results of the Tests that have riyen me, The meed so meagre. but Oh so meet! Wlas all, then, sin? XN'as all omission? One week, at least, has been strain and stress: Some grace may be granted my late contrition fAnd these last seven days. with their dire duressel 1 And perhaps I shall find. on a day so fair. A Major here, and two Majors there, With Credits a hundred -A a score in addition, And a tick in the column that tells me 'Yes'. C.F.G.

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SCHOOL NOTES The enrolment now stands at a record 162 boarders and 82 day boys. To meet this increase two classrooms in School House have been turned into domiitories. for which, incidentally, they were originally designed more than fifty years ago. and the Faculty strengthened by the addition of lNIr. Richard Parsons. ALA. fOxonl, to teach French and Maths. It has been a year of intense activity, wherein the building of the School Chapel has, perhaps. overshadowed all other happenings. This remarkable achievement is dealt with fully elsewhere in this issue, but it must not be forgotten that. at the same time. much pro- gress was made in other fields also. For all too many years boys have changed for games in any nooks or crannies that could be found. The construction of a fine new Changing Room, complete with wire lockers for 200 boys. boot-cleaning facilities and store cupboards for equip- ment. has indeed changed all that, and the 316.000 that this has cost must be regarded as money well spent. The construction of the Scout Hut began with many unforeseen difficulties. Originally it was intended that the Scouts should build the Hut themselves, but it was then decided that all construction work by boys should be concentrated on the Chapel, so that, in fact, although some of the work was done by them, the total amount was negligible. Meanwhile, foundations were laid in accordance with the architect's plan, only to have these disallowed later by the Municipality. Eventu- ally the Hut was completed at a cost nearly three times that originally estimated, and it is now temporarily doubling as a Scout Hut and as a classroom for Grade VI. In the latter role it is invaluable, but it is hoped that it may cease to be a classroom after this year. The Library has been greatly improved by the addition of a Reading Room, which has been very well furnished indeed. Another room which has been given a new look is the Senior Lounge. Not only has it been painted and fitted with book-shelves, but the floor has been covered with lino and well carpeted. Chairs have been installed for watching TV on the set donated by Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Davis, and Mrs. Rob Hlilson has made curtains to add still further comfort. If money were no object. it would be simple enough to furnish all the rooms anew but unfortunately this is not so. Nevertheless, boys who left two years ago have returned to marvel at improvements which, we hope, will be but the forerunners of things to come. Old Boys particularly will be interested to know that half the big playing held, comprising two pitches. was dug up in the late spring. rotovated and resown. after new drains and watering system had been put in. The result is that, whereas, three years ago. we were able to use the ground only six times during the season because of the inability of the existing drains to get rid of the stagnant water, we should now experience no interruption. Moreover, it is very good to see grass where once was nothing but hard clay. This 36,000 investment should pay dividends for years to come. 1