Brentwood College School - Brentonian Yearbook (Mill Bay, British Columbia Canada)

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Brentwood College Magazine Founders Day VER 200 men prominent in public affairs in Victoria attended the formal opening of the College, on September 12, by His Honor Lieutenant- Governor Walter C. Nichol. The boys will have everything in their favor at Brentwood College, the Lieutenant-Governor asserted, as he declared the College open. The situation of the school is one of the most beautiful in civilization, and there is everything here to assist the boys in establishing a worthy tradition for the institution. The College is of a unique and interesting character, and I feel confident that it will be a most successful undertaking. The College was dedicated by the Right Rev. Dr. Charles de V. Schofield, Bishop of Columbia, the invocation closing with the Lord ' s Prayer. The founding of Brentwood College marks an historic event in Canada that will be pointed to with pride in other parts of the world, said Mr. P. F. Curtis, President of the Board of Governors of the College, who presided. The question of the formation of this College has been talked of for four years. The closing of the Naval College was one of the greatest disasters that has ever befallen our city. Brentwood College will have to take its place in the life of the community. About sixty boys are going to open the new school. The College hasn ' t any tradition, but this must be built up with good, honest boys, honest endeavour and sports. These boys will be laying the foundation of the success of the school. A silver key to the College was presented to the Lieutenant-Governor by Mr. Norman Yarrow, on behalf of the governors of the school. Mr. Yarrow said that at Brentwood College great men of tomorrow are going to be given their start in life, and we look forward to their achievements in later years when, as a result of the training that they will have obtained at Brentwood, they will be well fitted to turn their hand to the tasks of life. The headmaster was greeted with cheers and the singing of For He ' s a Jolly Good Fellow. Mr. Hope said he had high ideals for Brentwood College. He had perfect confidence in the institution although he realized that it was not per- fect, and he invited suggestions for improvement at all times. Following the opening ceremonies the guests were entertained at tea and later went through the building, viewing the schoolrooms and dormitories. Page Ten

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Brentwood College Magazine Chess, as an indoor pastime, was quite popular during the winter, and there are indications of at least one Capablanca in the College. We appreciate very much Mr. Butchart ' s kindness in permitting us to visit his beautiful gardens at any time. They have become quite a popular College resort, especially on Sunday afternoons. We congratulate Mrs. Kitts on the addition to her family. She wishes us to tender her thanks to Forsyth for the loan of his locker. It is officially announced that the recent explosions in the laboratory had nothing to do with any preparations for the next war. Our thanks are due to the Right Reverend Bishop Schofield of Victoria, for asking for and obtaining an extra College half, and, last but not least, for the kindness and interest he has shown in the welfare of the College. Our first Confirmation Service, which took place in the Cathedral, was one which we shall all remember in days to come. ' We should like to record the Bishop ' s advice to the boys, when starting out in life, to take the first turn to the right, and keep straight on. It is with mingled feelings that we take this opportunity of saying farewell to our Head Prefect, Reade. We are glad to have known him, and very sorry to lose him. He has shown that he has had at all times the best interests of the College at heart. He has had a very difficult role to fill, and has come through with honours. We wish him well — Now the fair goddess Fortune smile sweet on thee, Prosperity be thy guide. Valete Future REadE ------ University of Toronto. Scott-MoncriEEE ma. - University of Cambridge. Money ------ Walker - - - - - University of B. C. Thurston ----- University of Washington. Bell ------- Fulton ------ Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, Pittsburg. Mair ------ Stirling ----- McGill University. Leckie ------ Woolwine - - - Montezuma, California. Page Nine

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Brentwood College Magazine Rugby Football IT is probably voicing the opinion of the school to say that our first Rugby season was a successful one, — certainly in the excellent spirit of the players and in the general keenness for the game. That there are many fine points of the game that we have yet to learn is obvious, but we have made a very fair start and it is not difficult to look forward to the future with optimism. Perhaps the most pleasing feature of the past season was the total absence of unsporting words and deeds in games in which Brentwood participated. If we foster this spirit in the school we shall do much that is good for the game in Victoria. Events The College Points for: Points against : versus : 1923— J. B. A. A 8 3 Normal School 22 3 The Navy 6 14 Oak Bay Wanderers 0 6 Oak Bay Wanderers 0 11 J. B. A. A 0 6 University School 0 11 Normal School 3 3 1924 — Normal School 0 9 Victoria High School 6 0 Cowichan 6 0 University School 0 0 Cowichan 5 3 Oak Bay High School 30 0 Total 86 69 Games played, 14; won, 6; lost, 6; drawn, 2. The College vs. J. B. A. A. (8-3)— Home The first match of the season was played on Saturday, October 20th. As the teams took their places on the field, it seemed to the spectators that the odds would be in favour of the visitors, since their side was apparently far heavier than ours. However, in a few minutes, much to the onlookers ' delight, Henderson made a splendid run, scoring near the posts. His try was converted by Mr. Cocks. Shortly afterwards, one of the opposing three-quarters retaliated by getting over the line, but had hard luck as he touched down behind the dead-line. In the second half each side scored a try, Money getting ours from a touch- down in a loose scrum. Mr. Grant, Playfair, Farrer, and especially Scott-MoncriefT i, were particu- larly noticeable on account of their tackling. Scott-MoncriefT captained the side in a very capable manner. The success of the team ' s first match was chiefly due to the forwards ' good dribbling and the splendid way in which Mr. Cocks kicked. The College vs. the Normal School (22-3) — Home This game was played on October 27th, with the Normal School. The suc- cess was due to the good play of our three-quarters, two of whom scored a try each, while Brindley scored two from Henderson ' s passes. Playfair made a very Page Eleven