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

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Brentwood College Magazine Speech Day THE weather was ideal on Speech Day, which was held on Thursday, June 23rd. Early in the afternoon various aquatic sports were keenly contested by the boys. Owing to lack of wind the sailing race could not take place. One of the most interesting and amusing items on the programme was a mop-fighting contest in canoes, by twenty masters and boys. Sports Results Doubles Tennis Championship. Won by Crommelin and MacSwain ma. Life-Saving Competition. Won by Johnson. Swimming Race (Junior). Won by Malkin mi. Swimming Race (Intermediate). Won by Nickson. Swimming Race (Senior). Won by Pugh. Canoe Race. Won by Allen and Davenport. i Inter-Form Relay Race. Won by The Remove. Diving Competition (open). Won by Doherty. Inter-House Boat Race. Won by Mr. Cocks ' s House. After the sports the visitors assembled in the gymnasium, where several speeches were delivered. The opening speech was given by the Headmaster, in which he touched on the founding of the school, its difficulties and the assistance of the staff in all matters. He mentioned also the difficulties of building the characters of boys of varied types who come from all parts of the world. Dean H. T. J. Coleman, of the University of British Columbia, spoke on the relations between the University and such schools as Brentwood. He also referred at some length to the work done by the boys on the College Chapel. Mr. P. F. Curtis, Chairman of the Board of Governors, paid a tribute to the work of the Headmaster. He also said it was time that an Old Boys ' Association was formed, of which he would gladly assume the responsibilities of secretary. After the speeches, the following prizes were presented : TENNIS PRIZES— B. C. CHAMPIONSHIPS— Under 18. Runner-up, MacSwain ma. Under 16. Won by Robertson mi. Under 15. Won by Robertson mi. Leeder Challenge Cup (Singles). Won by MacSwain ma. FORM PRIZES— Form V. 1st, Ricardo; 2nd, Rigby. Remove. 1st, Davenport; 2nd, Robertson mi. Form IV. 1st, Wootten; 2nd, Moore. HEADMASTER ' S PRIZE for Reading in Chapel. Malkin ma. LEEDER PRIZE for Music. Mitchell mi. WILLIAMS PRIZE for Conspicuous Ability in Languages. Griffith. CREASE PRIZE for Encouragement of Art — an Original Painting, Drawing or Etching. Partington. CURTIS PRIZE for Conspicuous Ability in Mathematics. Gray ma. ANGUS PRIZE for Conspicuous Ability in Natural Sciences. Lamprey. SCOTT-M ON CRIEFF PRIZE for English Literature. Crommelin. Page Nineteen

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Brentwood College Magazine Sailing THIS year more interest has been taken in sailing than ever before, chiefly owing to the addition of The Red Devil , ' ' The Flapper , and the two sloops to the flotilla of college boats, and these craft have done much towards increasing the popularity of sailing during the past season. The Black Cat and The Grey Mouse , thanks to the efforts of Deane and Procter, have also been well looked after, and have always to be taken into account when it is a question of speed. Much keenness has been shown in the passing of the light-wind and heavy-wind tests, and at least eight boys have been passed by Mr. Grant or Mr. Hope during the past term. Without having passed either one of these tests, no boy is allowed to take a boat out by himself ; this eliminates almost entirely accidents due to bad management. Many are under the impression that sailing is a series of rushes through seething foam and raging billows, but this is seldom the case. Time and again a crew will set out in a light breeze, and then have to paddle all the way back without a breath of wind to aid them, but with a sun blazing down from above instead. Occasionally, though, a heavy wind does rise up, and then, with waves breaking over the sides and the boom swinging savagely, there is excitement in plenty. As the water is land-locked to such an extent at Brentwood, the wind is seldom steady, but tends more to blow in fitful gusts. But for those who like excitement and do not object to a little spray, there is a good stretch of water between Senanus Island and Finlayson Arm. There there is nearly always a steady wind, and as the sea is comparatively open, it makes an ideal sailing ground. We may be thankful that this year has been marred by no accidents of any importance, such as a broken mast. There were, however, two cases of boats capsizing, but as both were results of attempts at humour, they need not be taken seriously. As far as those ashore were concerned, it was most amusing, but I leave it to those afloat — or who were at one time afloat — to decide whether the experiment is worth trying again. We are sorry that the Cowichan Bay Yacht Club were unable to send any boats down here on the 24th of May, although at the same time there was much competition among the college boats for racing honours. Through the kindness of the Cowichan Bay Yacht Club, Brentwood College was asked to take part in their annual Regatta, held on June 18th. It was a beautiful day and everybody enjoyed themselves immensely. We took six boats, five of which took part in a Kitten class race, over a course of six miles. Unfortunately the wind died down before the race was finished. T he other boat, an eighteen-foot dinghy, came second in the race. Water sports were also in the afternoon ' s entertainment. In every way sailing has been an unqualified success this year, and as things could hardly have turned out better, there is nothing to complain about. For next year we have even greater ambitions, and it is expected that an even greater interest will then be taken ; but even so, it is improbable that we shall have such a successful season as the one which has just been concluded. Page Eighteen

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Brentwood College Magazine LOGAN CUP for the Best Account of an Expedition. Kirkpatrick. EXHIBITION of $100 granted to the boy showing the Best School Spirit during the year. Symons ma. TWO EXHIBITIONS of $150 each, awarded on the Rhodes Scholarship plan, to : boys , returning to school for at least one more year. Field, Lammers. HON. W. C. NICHOL ' S MEDAL for General Progress. Green ma. YARROW CHALLENGE SHIELD AND MEDAL for Athletic and Scholastic Attainments. Phillips. SYMONS INTER-HOUSE CHALLENGE CUP for all Sports played at the College. Mr. Round ' s House. HE third annual Field Day, which took place at the College on Thursday, June 2nd, was a splendid success. Ideal weather conditions enabled a most successful afternoon to be enjoyed by a large number of visitors, amongst whom were His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor and Miss Mackenzie, the Governors of the College, and many of the boys ' parents and friends. The numerous field events were keenly contested and run off in splendid style, thanks to the efficiency of the committee. Mr. Cocks, as usual, acted as starter, while Messrs. Round, Ingham-Hope, Home and Jones acted as judges. The flat races showed good credit to the running ability of the boys, there being little difference in the times of last year. The senior jumping was a trifle better this year than last, but Matthews, the Intermediate champion, still remains the College ' s best broad-jumper. The Inter-House tug-of-war and relay races created as much interest as they did last year, but we missed the original coaches very much. Immediately after the last event, the prize table was brought forward and Miss Mackenzie kindly presented the prizes to the various winners. The Junior Challenge Cup went to Marlatt ma., the Intermediate to Matthews for a second year, and the Senior Victor Ludorum to Pugh and Field, who tied with nine points each out of a possible twenty-one. After the prizes were presented, Phillips thanked Miss Mackenzie for her kindness, on behalf of the College, and presented her with a pretty bouquet of flowers. The visitors then assembled in the Hall, where the staff and boys served them with tea, and later showed them round the buildings. The College band rendered a number of pleasing selections for the benefit of the visitors while the refreshments were served. The music was highly appreciated and many gratifying remarks were made. Throwing the Cricket Ball (Open). 1st, Lammers, 101 yds. 2 ft. 5 ins.; 2nd, Phillips. Broad Jump (Junior). 1st, Curran, 14 ft. 6 ins.; 2nd, Sills. Broad Jump (Intermediate). 1st, Matthews, 17 ft. 9 ins.; 2nd, Nickson. Broad Jump (Senior). 1st, Wolfe, 16 ft. 9 ins.; 2nd, Dee ma. Field Sports Prize Winners Page Twenty