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

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Brentwood College Magazine Matthews carried the ball over, Appleton securing extra points. The Victoria forwards were now aggressive and eventually scored against us; the kick at goal was well over. Fumbling by our backs kept us from scoring. Brentwood vs. 16th Canadian Scottish (Won 8-6) Played October 29th. Played at home this match opened in a most disastrous fashion. To begin with, Farrer crashed through our wing, and two minutes later Kinsman scored in the same way ; fortunately for us neither try was converted. We now settled down and before long Pugh went over near the flag and grounded the ball behind their goal ; Mitchell ma. made sure of the kick. Rain then poured down, making the ball very slippery. Throughout the second half both teams battled furiously, mostly within the Scottish 25-yard line, but it was not until two minutes before time that Ferris scored for us the winning try. Brentwood vs. Oak Bay Wanderers (Won 32-3) Played November 5th. Our home match with the Wanderers resulted in a rather one-sided victory over less experienced opponents. The field was dry and in good condition so that our three-quarters had numerous opportunities. In the first half we scored 17 points. After half-time the visiting forwards, led by Miller and Robertson, became more dangerous but failed to check our fast-moving backs. Once, however, they broke through when Miller scored their lone try ; the kick at goal failed. Our tries were scored by Appleton (3), Field (2), Matthews, Dee ma., Nickson ; Appleton converted four. Our forwards and backs combined well, the large score in our favour being the result. Individually our opponents worked hard and against heavy odds played a most sporting game. THE ist xv. Page Six

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Brentwood College Magazine THE closing game of the season found the 1st XV at the top of their form, and for that they deserve special congratulations. Rugby players of Brentwood will do well to bear in mind that now famous game, for it demonstrated what keenness, maintained till the end, will accomplish. It was found difficult throughout the season to arrange games with other schools for the junior fifteens, and the standard of their play suffered in con- sequence. It is to be hoped that our efforts to arrange junior games will meet with greater success next season ; these games are all important in that they are the training ground of our first fifteens. Without early training we cannot hope to turn out great players. Brentwood vs. Victoria High School (Won 19-0) Played October 19th. The initial appearance of our 1st XV was against Victoria High School, on our opponents ' ground. In the first half Robertson went over following a three- quarter run, and Doherty scored after a spectacular break through centre ; the latter try was converted. Tries were scored in the second period by Nickson (2) and Matthews ; one was converted. The game was fast and more evenly contested than the score would indicate. The team played a hard game but it was the threes who, on a field admirably suited to their style of play, were responsible for the one-sided score. Brentwood vs. Victoria College: (Won 19-5) Played October 22nd. Our first opponents in the Intermediate League were Victoria College, whom we played on our own field. In the first half we made four tries. Field opened the scoring with a fine break from their 25-yard line, after which Pugh scored twice and Matthews once; one of these tries was converted. After half-time our opponents rallied and only once were we able to cross their line; this time Page Five

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Brentwood College Magazine Brentwood vs. University School (Drawn 0-0) Played November 12th. Our first game with University School took place at Mount Tolmie under most unfavourable conditions, and in spite of a scoreless result it was a fine exhibition. Play throughout the first half was slightly in our favour, although every yard was hotly contested. On one occasion Cooper crossed their line but owing to an infringement no try was allowed; on another, Appleton made a splendid penalty kick which the wind carried off its mark. After the interval, rain poured down in torrents so that play became confined to the forwards. Under these conditions University School with much the heavier pack had the advantage. In the closing minutes of play they made frantic efforts to score; finally two dangerous free kicks were given against us, but no score resulted. Our backs exhibited a sound defence, but owing to the weather they had few opportunities to attack ; to the forwards every credit is due, for by their ceaseless efforts our line remained intact. Brentwood vs. Normal School (Won 33-0) Played November 19th. Normal School, playing a man short throughout, lost to us at Mount Tolmie. Early in the first half Cameron mi. injured his knee and retired, thus evening numbers. After this incident Mitchell ma. kicked an excellent field goal from thirty-five yards out ; this, together with a goal and two tries, brought our total for the first half to 15. During the second half 18 more points were added to our score while Normal School failed to cross our line. There was also another casualty when Rendle of the Normal team wrenched his shoulder and was forced to leave the field. Our backs were in fine form and their good combination was responsible for our large score. Tries were scored by Doherty (2), Matthews (2), Pugh (2), and Appleton; Appleton converted four. Brentwood vs. Victoria High School (Won 8-3) Played November 26th. When we met the High School on our own field they were a vastly improved team. The ground was extremely muddy and the ball too slippery to handle so that play was confined mostly to the forwards. The first half saw our opponents at their best but they failed to penetrate our defence, and at the interval there was no score. At an early stage in the second half Pugh went over near the flag ; the convert failed. All credit for the second try belongs to Matthews ; catching the ball from a long punt he raced over an almost clear field and faked a pass to score behind the posts ; Appleton kicked the extra points. The High School ' s try soon followed ; after a forward rush, culminating in a five-yard scrum, Ford touched the ball down ; the kick was unsuccessful. Their forwards gave a fine exhibition of heeling, but failed in the loose. Brentwood vs. University School (Lost 0-3) Played December 3rd. To decide the winner of the first half of the Intermediate League we had to play University School once more, and we lost after a great struggle. The Page Seven