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

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Brentwood College Magazine measure his effort. He warned the Board of Governors that they were allowing Mr. Hope to overwork, and that the present system would ensure a Headmaster ' s funeral every five years. He advised the boys to cultivate a sense of humour — not to laugh at the weaknesses of others, but to laugh at their own — at their own conceit, self-pity, and little meannesses. And later when they decided to found a home of their own, they should choose a wife who had a sense of humour — she would need it. The Headmaster said that the College had been started on the lines of an English public school, but that it was being adapted to Canadian requirements. He said that he did not wish to discuss at length what the School had done either in class-work or in sports. He thought the School ought to be good enough not to have to boast about itself. His pet scheme at the present moment was the completion of the College Chapel, and he appealed for support from all those interested in the religious welfare of the boys. After the speeches the prizes were presented by Mrs. Nichol. School Prizes FORM PRIZES— Form V. 1st, Gray. 2nd, Nichols. Remove. 1st, Coleman ii. 2nd, Brock. Upper IV. 1st, Beairsto i. 2nd, Gilbert. Lower IV. 1st, Doherty. 2nd, Nickson. HEADMASTER ' S PRIZE FOR READING IN CHAPEL. Scott-Moncrieff. LEEDER PRIZE FOR PROGRESS IN MUSIC. Kirkpatrick. CHOWNE SCIENCE PRIZE. Hinton. WILLIAMS PRIZE, open to the whole School for conspicuous ability in Languages. Willock. CREASE PRIZE, for the encouragement of Art generally, for the best original paint- ing, drawing or etching. Playfair. CURTIS PRIZE, for conspicuous ability in Mathematics. Keeling. SCOTT-MONCRIEFF PRIZE, for the encouragement of English Literature. Roome. ANGUS PRIZE, for the encouragement of the Study of Natural Science. In the award due consideration is given to the exhibits of any boy or group of boys who have constructed working models, illustrating the application of Science to Commerce. Roome and Keeling. ONE EXHIBITION OF $100, awarded to boys who have shown the best school spirit during the year, determined by the boys, prefects and staff. Creer and Roome. YARROW CHALLENGE SHIELD AND MEDAL for Athletic and Scholastic Attainments. Eustace and Farrer. Sports Prizes Tennis Championship of College (Singles). Won by Campbell. High Jump (Junior). Won by Sills. 4 feet. High Jump (Intermediate). Won by Morrow. 4 feet 11 inches. 2nd, de Pencier. High Jump (Senior). Won by Taylor. 5 feet 3 4 inches. 2nd, Morrow. Crab Canoe Race. Won by Ruttan. Swimming Race (Junior). Won by Mowers. 2nd, Sills. Swimming Race (Intermediate). Won by Fanning. 2nd, Simpson. Swimming Race (Senior). Won by Fanning. 2nd, Haskamp. Life Saving Competition. Won by Johnson (82 100). 2nd, Haskamp (90 100). Diving Competition. Won by Doherty. 2nd, Bryden. Canoe Race (Doubles). Won by Johnson and Coleman ii. 2nd, Eustace and Coleman. Page Twenty-five

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Brentwood College Magazine the finest mare in England, and the Godolphin Arabian became the most famous sire in England of his period. This is sufficient to convince us that patience and kindness have their reward. All riders should develop the noble sentiment of sympathy for all dumb animals. They are here to give of their best to us and it is our privilege to see that they are not abused. Xenopiion. Speech Day ON SATURDAY, June 27, 1925, the Second Annual Speech Day took place at Brentwood College. During the early part of the afternoon various sports took place in the grounds. At four o ' clock several speeches were delivered in the gymnasium. Mr. Curtis, Chairman of the Board of Governors, said that the present year had opened with a full school, and went on to deal with the progress that had taken place during the past year. New tennis courts had been built ; new music- rooms and class-rooms were being constructed, and three playing fields were being put into shape. He mentioned the good name the College had made for itself both in work and play. Mrs. Nichol, wife of the Lieutenant-Governor, regretted that His Honour was unable to be present, because he had the interests of the school very much at heart. They had both watched the success of the School during the past two years, and gave their best wishes for its future. Dr. Ashton, Professor of Modern Languages in the University of British Columbia, in a very able address, spoke particularly to the boys of the School. He said the corner-stones of British education were unselfishness and loyalty. He asked the boys if they were happy. If they were not, they should attack the vexatious laws which existed. Each boy would find that the real enemy was him- self. The laws were made for the ultimate happiness of the boys, and many of them were the result of centuries of careful thought. To obey required a strong character, and the boy who obeyed well would be the man who commanded well. They should learn to obey, not as slaves but as freemen who knew the laws were as good for character as was exercise for the body. • The speaker asked the boys if they were proud of their School and prepared to be loyal to it. Brentwood College was nearly five hundred years old in that it was the descendant of the old British Public Schools. The boys ' duty was two- fold — to be worthy of the illustrious past and of the equally glorious future. The British public schools were more democratic in spirit than any new system he had seen on this continent. The democracy they taught was the democracy of toler- ance, of playing the game, of giving a fellow a chance when he was down — but it was not the democracy that threw overboard all principles and all decency. Dr. Ashton asked the scholars if they were grateful. They could not appre- ciate all their masters had done for them. A teacher could not count his time or Page Twenty-four

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Brentwood College Magazine Inter-Form Relay Swimming Race. Won by Form V — Taylor, Haskamp, Henderson, Hinton. Inter-Form Boat Race (Finals). Won by Form V. — Macaulay, Hall, Redpath, Brindley. 4-Mile Road Race. G.W.V.A. Won by Taylor. 220 Yards Flat Race. Willows, 24th of May Sports. Won by Taylor. Reveille Race. Willows, 24th of May Sports. Won by Furber. 100 Yards (under 16). Willows, 24th of May Sports. 2nd Prize won by Appleton. Tennis Prizes. V. L. T. C. Junior Championship — Under 18 years. Won by Morrison. Under 16 years. Runner-up Jones. Under 15 years. Won by Clist. Under 15 years. Runner-up Jones. Presentation of Chevrons to Rugby XV, Cricket XI, Tennis VI. Wednesday League Cricket Cup. Won by Brentwood College XI. P. S. TAYLOR Victor Ludorum 1924 and 1925 Winner of 4-Mile Road Race, G.W.V.A. Winner of 220 Yards Flat Race. Willows, 24th of May Sports Page Twenty-six