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

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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

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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 SYMONS mi.: A really good all-round forward. Controls the ball particularly well at his feet. DEE ma.: A good heavy forward. One of our best men in defence, being a fearless tackle. PEASE: Hard-working and unselfish; uses all his weight in the scrum throughout the game. LAMMERS: Uses his head always and opens up forward passing attacks. One of our best men in the line-out. PHILLIPS: The best stand-off half we have ever had. First-class head and hands, and a fearless tackle. DOHERTY: Promoted from the 2nd XV during the second half of the season. Fast and a hard man to stop. A great tackle. SMITH: A heavy wing three with lots of speed; with more determination would become first-class. WOLFE: A very fast side-stepping three; given half a chance he will finish things successfully. A good tackle. MATTHEWS: A born inside three and a beautiful runner. Made numberless openings for his scoring wings. A good tackle. APPLETON: Our fastest man and very hard to stop. Must learn to tackle. PUGH: Made himself into a really good full-back, but proved too good to keep out of the attack. A fast inside three with a beautiful swerve. 44 The Hawk Perched atop a lofty tree, Straining eyes and neck to see Creatures not as strong as he, Lo ! a hawk. Far beneath a river flows, Swelled by distant mountain snows ; On its bank, the plunderer knows, Young birds play. Can they not escape his eye? Scarcely having learned to fly, Surely they ' re too young to die, And too gay. Suddenly a coloured streak Hurtles through the air. A beak, Curved and strong, grips one too weak E ' en to walk. High amid the clouds he ' s borne, Quickly bone from bone he ' s torn — Waiting for another morn, The bird of prey. W. B. C. Gray. Page Thirteen