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

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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

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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 game took place at the Willows and several large puddles soon made the ball too slippery for extensive three-quarter play. The first half was of a give-and- take nature, neither side having much advantage but both having several anxious moments. Shortly after half-time Pugh made a fine break-away, but was brought down near the line with nobody to whom he could pass. The only score of the game came towards the end. University heeled from a 5-yard scrum, and Tye passed to Skillings, who succeeded in going over ; no convert followed. For the rest of the game we were pressed but our line held. Our opponents, with an advantage of weight in the scrum, had the better of the forward play, while their height told in the line-outs. Our backs seemed the superior but had little of the ball. On the play University deserved their win. Brentwood vs. Oak Bay Wanderers (Won 19-5) Played January 14th. Three days after the Christmas holidays our 1st XV defeated the Wanderers on the High School grounds after a somewhat ragged game. Ten minutes after the start Mitchell scored with an excellent penalty goal ; this advantage we soon lost, however, when Senkler scored and Symons converted for the Wanderers. Shortly before half-time Appleton put us ahead with a good try, which he failed to convert. During the second half our backs showed much better combination. Twice in succession Matthews scored and Appleton converted. The last try was the result of a beautiful three-quarter run in which Nickson finally went over ; the kick at goal failed. The Wanderers were a vastly improved side and for fully half the game they held their own. Brentwood vs. Victoria College (Lost 0-10) Played January 21st. In our return match with Victoria College we were badly beaten. Through- out the first half play was even, but the Victoria side made one try when Hume crossed our line; no convert followed. After the interval Brentwood made frantic efforts to score but without success. Mid-way through the period McMurchie broke well away and again our line was crossed, the attempt for extra points failing; this try was quickly followed by an excellent drop goal from the boot of Mclllmoyl. From then on we pressed but with no result. Our opponents played a heavy seven-man scrum, and their extra back proved a serious handicap to us ; nevertheless, lack of team work was the main cause of our defeat. Brentwood vs. 16th Canadian Scottish (Won 45-0) Played January 28th. This match, although a league fixture, should hardly be taken seriously, for on arriving at Oak Bay Park there was neither referee nor whistle while the Scottish could muster only eleven men. Things were eventually settled with the 16th playing two of our men and Symons and Field each refereeing half the game. From the very outset we attacked; at half-time we had scored 22 points and in the second half we scored 23 more. Tries were scored by Appleton (4), Pugh (3), Mitchell (2), Matthews and McNeill; Appleton converted six. The Page Eight