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

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Brentwood College Magazine OUR last year ' s vice-captain, Appleton, was elected captain and Robertson vice-captain for the season 1928. With seven of the 1927 eleven still available, the team proved to be exceptionally strong, and so a number of games were arranged with senior teams in addition to the usual school matches. In spite of this our First XI were undefeated at the end of the term, having won twice at the expense of Cowichan, two matches with the University School, one against each of the Albions, Public School Boys, and Oak Bay High School. The all-day match against a Mainland XI in Vancouver was left drawn in our favour after a day ' s excellent cricket. Throughout the season the fielding of the team was remarkably good, the catching, perhaps, being a little better than the ground fielding. In batting, Robertson, who had shown great promise in 1927, lived up to expectations, while Hanbury mi., the youngest member of the team, proved himself one of the most consistent scorers. Our bowling strength depended mainly on Mitchell, who gave several excellent performances. These players were ably supported by the other members of the team, who each have very creditable records in ' their respective spheres. Our Second XI played five matches, defeating the University School twice, the Shawnigan Lake School twice and losing to the Oak Bay High School when they tried to take the place of the First Eleven. The Third or Junior XI, in which we find some promising young players, shared the honours in two matches with the 2nd XI from Shawnigan Lake School and were defeated by St. Aidan ' s School. Page Twenty-four

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Brentwood College Magazine The excess of expenditures over donations ($1,154.66) has been met by a loan of $2,500.00 from Mr. Curtis, the Chairman of the Board. Of this loan a balance of $1,345.94 remains on deposit in the Bank. With the exception of the above loan there are no further accounts payable. The premium for another year ' s fire insurance and the account for fourteen windows, have been paid. By special request we repeat Rigby ' s poem, published last year : O glorious building, thou whom we have made With careful, loving hands unmarred by lust Of riches. Thou wilt stand when we to dust Are long returned. For ever unafraid The tempest thou for many a long decade Wilt boldly face, and countless ages o ' er Thy hoary head will pass. That rugged tow ' r Will long remain ; ne ' er will thy glory fade. O what a wondrous work i t is, with care And hopes profound now built — as in the past When men for love did build cathedrals fair Wherein to worship — and in prayer at last Found happiness. I pray that we may share A portion of this glory which has passed. C. P. Rigby. Page Twenty-three

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Brentwood College Magazine During the first week of the summer holidays the 1st XI is making a tour, playing their first match at Nanaimo on June 30th and then travelling to the Okanagan, where most of the matches will take place. Cricket Characters APPLETON (Captain): A fine all-round player. As a bat he did not settle down to give his best, but he played several good innings and can hit very hard. A useful change bowler who can keep the runs down, and a good field in any position. The fine cricket spirit of the team has been largely due to his able captaincy. ROBERTSON (Secretary): A reliable bat with plenty of reach and hitting power. His best innings were played rather cautiously. When he learns to force the pace without merely swiping he will be very effective. A good, though rather an expensive, slow bowler and a magnificent field in any position. He has filled the position of Secretary satisfactorily. MITCHELL ma.: By far the best bowler on the team; he can swing away and break back very sharply. On his day he would trouble the best batsmen. A lusty hitter who needs luck to get started, but then watches the ball well. His forty-four, not out, when he went in last and runs were badly needed, deserves special mention. A moderate field with a strong throw. HANBURY ma.: A stone-wall type of batsman who makes a good opener and who can punish short balls. He usually gets himself out by trying to hit the one pitched up. An uncertain field. GREEN: An unorthodox aggressive bat whose success is due to determination and a good eye. A medium-paced bowler who comes off the pitch a little faster than is expected. A very safe catch. YORATH: Has taken to wicket-keeping surprisingly quickly. He stops well and is very alert for any chance to catch or stump. With the bat he has not had the success he deserves, for while he has some pretty scoring strokes, his defence is weak. WILLIAMS: Has not done himself justice, though on two occasions he made useful scores when needed. Is inclined to pull and draw away, though he can stand up when in the mood. A good catch who could be used as a bowler if required. THE ist XI. Page Twenty-five