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

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Brentwood College Magazine Brentwood vs. Victoria College (0-8) Played March 15th. By defeating Brentwood in this match at the Willows, Victoria College gained the right to represent the Island at Vancouver. The game was bitterly fought throughout, with much forward work, but little open play. The game commenced with Victoria College forcing the play into Brentwood ' s half, but the attack was staved off and soon our opponents were forced on to their 25-yard line. Mearns saved the situation by a fine kick. A little later Symons ma., taking a free kick, missed the bar by inches. Victoria scored just before half-time. The second half was conspicuous for fine work by the Brentwood forwards and play was almost entirely in our rivals ' half. At the end of the game, Locke scored another try for Victoria. Among the forwards, Johnson, de Pencier, Miller and Green ma. all played well, while the best of the backs were Wolfe, Pugh and Matthews. Brentwood vs. The Wanderers (3-5) Played March 19th. This match was the semi-final of the league and was played at the Willows. The match commenced with both sides pressing hard, but with little result, until Appleton broke away. He received the ball near the centre of the field and, after running a short distance, kicked over the heads of two of the Wanderers ' forwards who were about to tackle him, caught the ball on the bounce and scored a try. The Wanderers ' try came about one-third of the way through the second ist RUGBY xv Page Eleven

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Brentwood College Magazine Brentwood vs. Victoria College (14-6) Played February 12th. In this game Victoria College suffered their first defeat of the season. Both teams fought hard and the effect of the visit of the Maoris and several changes in the line-up were very noticeable in the College team. Pugh was largely responsible for the first try, for, receiving the ball from Doherty, he made a marvellous run through their entire defence and then passed to Field, who scored. After a try by Appleton, the first half ended with the score 6-3. In the second half, Wolfe secured two tries. All the backs played well, while Miller, de Pencier and Johnson were the best of the forwards. Brentwood vs. The Normal School (19-8) Played February 19th. This game was played on a heavy, muddy field, which handicapped the backs considerably. The Normal School worked hard for the first ten minutes and play was confined to our twenty-five. Soon, however, the three-quarters broke away and Pugh scored the first try, which Symons ma. converted. Immedi- ately afterwards, Field scored again. In the second half, tries were scored by Phillips, Matthews and Appleton. Field, de Pencier and Miller played well for the forwards, while Phillips and Matthews were the best of the backs. Brentwood vs. Cowichan (16-3) Played February 26th. Almost at the outset of this game the three-quarters managed to secure the ball and Appleton scored a short distance from touch. After the Cowichan kick-off there was considerable hard play about our 25-yard line, their three- quarters breaking away several times, only to be brought down by ours. At the end of t he half we scored two tries, one by de Pencier, which was converted by Johnson, and the other by Pugh, which was. converted by Symons ma. Cowichan were pressing early in the second half. Their three-quarters broke away several times and finally scored. De Pencier secured the last try for the College after a short forward rush : throughout the game his play was note- worthy. Symons ma., at full-back, saved many critical situations. Brentwood vs. The University School (0-16) Played March 12th. In this match Brentwood took the field with two of the regular team unable to play, and their absence was felt greatly. After a good run, Aikman scored near the side line. Soon afterwards the College was granted a free kick; Appleton made a fine attempt at goal, but unfortunately just hit the cross-bar. For the first ten minutes of the second half the teams were fairly evenly matched, but afterwards the University forwards broke away, dribbled the ball half the length of the field and scored. The last try was scored by Skillings, who received the ball from the scrum on the 25-yard line. Page Ten

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Brentwood College Magazine half. They worked their way with three-quarter runs and forward rushes and after a five-yard scrum Crane went over. Wilson converted. Appleton, Phillips and Doherty did well for the backs, while Johnson, Field and Symons mi. were the best of the forwards. Brentwood vs. University School (23-0) This game was played at the University School on a fast, dry ground, where our team-work and quick following-up proved superior to that of our opponents. After about ten minutes of play in centre field, a clean heel from our scrum and clever handling of the ball by the halves and threes resulted in Smith crossing the line on the right wing. Pugh at full-back now proved a tower of strength, fielding long kicks perfectly and following up his returns. Field, de Pencier and Johnson, in the forwards, were conspicuous for excellent work. Symons ma., by quick work in picking up and clearing, stopped a number of forward rushes. Early in the second half Matthews was given the ball by Phillips and, skil- fully beating two men, passed inside to Wolfe, who scored between the posts. The try was converted by Symons ma. Lammers and Field broke away beautifully from the next loose scrum and carried the ball to our opponents ' 25-yard line, where Matthews received the ball and put Wolfe across between the posts again. Symons ma. converted. The forwards now, by clever heeling near our own line, carried the ball at their feet into the University half. A combined passing movement of forwards and backs resulted in a third try by Wolfe. Symons ma. converted. Fog now obscured some of the play, but Wolfe, undaunted by this and with- out the aid of a compass, grounded the ball for his fourth try between the posts. Symons ma. converted. Though names have been mentioned, it was the unselfish playing of the whole team which gave the wings their chances — and every member of the team deserves equal praise for the victory. Notes on Players SYMONS ma. (Captain): For his devotion to the cause and his untiring efforts, he deserves great praise and the thanks of the school. Not the least of his good qualities was his willingness to play in any position on the field for the good of the XV. Always hard-working and steady. FIELD (Vice-Captain): One of the most valuable members of the XV. Determined, fast and tireless. JOHNSON: A really good forward, used his head and his hands well duiring the latter part of the season. Must control his temper. MILLER: Uses his weight to advantage. A good exponent of forward dribbling attack. DE PENCIER: Splendid in attack and defence — a great worker. Inclined to break a bit too soon and interferes with the work of the half. GREEN ma.: Built for the scrum; an inconspicuous hard worker. Must act more quickly. Page Twelve