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

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Brentwood College Magazine Some good four-oared races were seen in the inter-form competition, which was won by the Fifth Form. The sculling championship brought out a group of twenty-four scullers and many fine races took place before the finalists, who were to row on Speech Day, were selected. In reviewing the year ' s activity, one looks back with great satisfaction at the keenness and good fellowship shown in the Boat Club this year. Nickson, who has been captain of boats since Furber left at Easter, has been a most energetic and inspiring leader. He has rowed well, coached patiently and worked with a will at the endless task of repairing equipment and maintaining it in serviceable condition. The success of the season ' s activity is largely due to his unselfish leadership. Damages to equipment have made it necessary for some members to spend many hours at the work bench. While most of our members have been willing and anxious to help, there have been a few who have not been sufficiently careful in handling the equipment or eager enough to do their share of the hard work of repairs. Those members are reminded that sportsmanship does not consist in ability to excel in games but rather in playing all games in such a manner that the other fellows ' enjoyment is assured as well as their own. At the close of the year Colours were awarded to the school First Crew, which was composed of Nickson (stroke), Cameron mi. (3), Matthews (2), Strang (bow), Oppenheimer (coxswain). Page Fifteen

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Brentwood College Magazine Rowing THE waterfront of the school has been again this year a centre of great activity and enthusiasm. Rowing has been indulged in throughout the year and sculling, swimming and diving have been practised during the Summer Term. The Rowing Club having seventy boys on its strength was able to supply more equipment for the use of its members. A speed boat capable of moving at twenty-one knots was obtained and crews in training are no longer able to escape from their coaches and develop bad habits and faults of form unchecked. Two single sculling boats were built for the club in Victoria and the art and science of sculling has taken a strong hold on the imagination and interest of the boys ; it is hoped that this branch of watermanship will provide an outlet for the energy of many boys who are of too light physique for sweep-oar rowing. A double sculling pair was bought near the end of the year ; this will enable the club to give more definite instruction in sculling next year. In addition to these new boats, a four-oared shell is being built for us by George Towns of Australia, this being a most generous gift to the club from Mr. Nickson. We have rowed many races this year, and while we have lost more of our outside events than we have won, our crews have shown skill and determination, so that hard, well-fought finishes have left pleasant memories with us all. On Old Boys ' Day we rowed a four-oared race against a crew from the University of B. C, two members of which, Thornton and Smith, were old boys of the school. The school crew, stroked by Cameron mi., rowed an excellent race, winning from their redoubtable opponents by the small margin of 6 feet. Two fours and two scullers represented the school at the Victoria Day regatta at the Gorge. Our junior crew were led by their opponents for the greater part of the course. Pugh ' s quickened stroke in the last 100 yards of the race was so well supported by his crew that the gap was almost closed, the James Bay crew winning by only 3 feet. The senior crew rowed well against a stronger and more experienced crew and lost by about 2y 2 lengths. Pratt, our senior sculler, lost his race after a thrilling finish by two feet and Marlatt was beaten fairly easily by the James Bay junior. the: ist crew Page Fourteen

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Brentwood College Magazine Speech Day THE fifth annual Speech Day was held on June 23rd under ideal weather conditions. Between three and four hundred parents and friends were present and a most enjoya ble day was spent by all. Early in the afternoon various aquatic sports took place, Mr. Round ' s House being the more successful in the inter-house events. The mop fight proved to be very amusing, and all competitors found their ability to handle canoes well tried. The following were the sports results : College Tennis Singles Championship (Leeder Cup). Hanbury ma. College Tennis Doubles Championship (MacSwain Cup). Won by Hanbury ma. and Hanbury mi. Sailing Race. Won by Robinson and Procter in the Grey Mouse . Canoe Race. Won by Colthurst and McNeill. Diving (open). Won by Appleton. Senior Sculling Race (Finals). Won by Pratt. Inter-House Four-Oared Race (Hope Challenge Shield and Dickson Cups). Won by Mr. Round ' s House — Nickson, Pitfield, Pugh, Ferris and Oppenheimer. Junior Swimming Race. Won by Rothwell. Intermediate Swimming Race. Won by Malkin. Inter-House Sculling Race. Won by Mr. Round ' s House — Deane. Inter-House Relay Swimming Race. Won by Mr. Round ' s House — Spencer, Malkin, Ferris, Nixon, McNeill and Pugh. Mop Fight. Won by Mitchell mi. and Ballachey. After the various aquatic sports everybody assembled in the Gymnasium for the speeches and the donation of prizes. The Headmaster opened the speeches and attributed much of the success of the College to the able help of his staff and of the Board of Governors. He also explained that he had withdrawn the entries of Brentwood into any leagues in which cups or shields were competed for, because he deemed that greater sportsmanship would be created if games were of a friendly nature, although he uttered the belief that the donators of the various trophies had given them with the best intentions. Lemuel Robertson, M.A., Professor of Classics at the University of British Columbia, expressed his pride in being associated with Brentwood for so long. He delivered a short speech on the motto of the College, de manu in manum, and on the upholding of tradition. His Honour Judge Tampman then related part of the history of his acquaintance with the Headmaster since the commencement of the Oak Bay High School. He gave some valuable advice to the boys which should be of great use to them both before and after leaving school. Mr. P. F. Curtis, Chairman of the Board of Directors, mentioned the magnificent work done on the College Chapel by the boys and expressed the opinion that services would soon be held there. On the Headmaster ' s request he donated a large portrait of himself to the school. The prizes were given away by Judge Lampman, and after the presentation tea was served on the verandah to the guests. Page Sixteen