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

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B r e 11 1 w o od C o 1 1 e g e M a g a z i n e School ' s twenty-five. Campbell received the ball indirectly from the scrum, and raced across for the only try of the game : Robertson failed to convert from a very difficult angle. For the remainder of the half, play was chiefly centred in mid-field. At the beginning of the second half, University School one again attacked, but were unable to score. Robertson ' s kicking and following up were largely responsible for the much-needed ground we gained. Our forwards then made a fine rush, but were unsuccessful. Then, for about ten minutes, our opponents were in our twenty-five without a break. However, they were unable to score, mainly due to our forwards. Robertson relieved the tension with a long, high kick, and followed up so quickly that the University School full-back had no chance to kick. From then on Brentwood pressed hard until just before the whistle, when our opponents made a final rush, but in vain. Robertson, Nickson, Matthews, and Campbell were outstanding in the backfield, while Wootten, Elmore, and Harrison played well for the forwards. Brentwood v. Vancouver Rowing Club Plaved January 19th. ( Lost 5-9) The Vancouver Rowing Club played us a return match on our own grounds, which they won 9-5. From the outset of the game, the Rowing Club took up the offensive, nevertheless we managed to carry the ball into their half, but close tackling prevented any scoring. Chanter scored the first try for our opponents, after a spectacular run. The try was not converted. For some time after this, play was centred in mid-field, but by superior weight the Rowing Club ' s forwards carried the ball into our half, and Hodgson scored. No extra points were added. Soon after play commenced again we managed to penetrate our opponents ' half, and after a fine three-quarter run Matthews scored : Robertson converted. During the beginning of the second half, both teams had some anxious moments, but no scoring took place until Pinkham dribbled the ball over our line to score the Rowing Club ' s third try. The try was not converted. After this, Brentwood pressed hard, but did not score, and the game ended in mid-field. Upper House v. Lower House Played March 6th. (Won by Lower House 15-3) The Lower House, playing with the wind, took up the offensive from the beginning, and the ball was carried well into their opponents ' territory. After an attempt by Robertson to kick a penalty goal, Weir, for the LIpper House, eased the tension with a fine kick to touch. However, the Lower House three-quarters soon began to work well, and Matthews scored: Robertson failed to convert. Soon afterwards, however, he kicked a beautiful penalty goal. After some fine three-quarter passing, both Robertson and Matthews added points for the Lower House with tries, neither being converted. The Upper House rallied at the start of the second half, and began to press, both Nickson and Campbell playing well, the former making two very creditable attempts at drop kicks. Play was then centred in mid-field. However, the Lower House again scored after a forward rush, Mitchell i going over. Both Fogg and Page Nine

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Br ent w o od College Ma g a z i n e the Old Boys succeeded in holding us, but Nickson i broke away and Matthews went over for his second try. Robertson scored the only other try for us. A few minutes before the end of the game, Miller scored for our opponents : Wilson failed to convert. Playing for the Old Boys were: — Symons ma, Symons mi, Pugh, Phillips, Forrester, Gilbert, McGaw, Furber, Strain, Hamersley, Lammers, Wilson, Miller, Hope, and Hall. Brentwood v. Victoria College Played November 17th. (Won 9-0) This match was played on our own ground under fairly good weather condi- tions. Our opponents pressed us at first, but could not score. Then, for a time, play was centred in mid-field. Campbell made a fine run, which gained much ground for us. For the remainder of the half we pressed hard, but were unable to score. At the beginning of the second half, Nickson i made two good runs, and finally scored. The try was not converted. Victoria College then pressed for a time, but without avail. Once again Campbell made a fine individual run. Later, our opponents just failed to kick a penalty goal. Our next try was scored by Matthews, after a good run by McNeill, but it was not converted. Campbell secured our last try, close to the corner: Robertson just failed to convert from the difficult angle, the ball hitting the bar. The outstanding players for Brentwood were Fogg, Robertson, Campbell, Ferris, and Nickson. Brentwood v. Oak Bay Wanderers Played November 24th. (Lost 6-8) When we met the Oak Bay Wanderers on our own field for our second match with them, they were a vastly improved team. Our opponents won only after a hard-fought game, in which the forwards did most of the work. In the first half McNeill scored a try for us, which Robertson failed to convert. For the remainder of the half, the Wanderers held sway, but failed to penetrate our defence. Early in the second half, our opponents ' forwards dribbled the ball into our twenty-five and Sherwood scored a try. It was not converted. Then Eagle went over for the Wande rers ' second try, after a fine run. : Jones converted. McNeill again scored for us : Robertson failed to convert. Throughout the game, their forwards showed their greater weight, both in the scrum and the loose. Brentwood v. University School Played December 1st. (Won 3-0) This match, played on a muddy field, was one of the hardest games of the season. Our opponents at first took up the offensive, but were soon repulsed, Nickson and Matthews making a fine break. For a time, play was first in our territory, and then in theirs, both teams playing good rugby. Finally Matthews made a very praiseworthy run, which took the ball well into the University Page Eight

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B r e 11 1 w o o d 0 o 1 1 e g e M a g a z i n e Robertson nearly scored once again, but were respectively repulsed by Hunter and McNeill. Finally Campbell managed to score the Upper House ' s lone try, which he failed to convert. The whole Lower House team is to be congratulated on their play, while Nickson and Campbell were outstanding for the Upper House. ROBERTSON (Captain): An able captain and a splendid all-round player. Can fill with success almost any position on the field. A particularly good full-back. A strong and accurate kick. MITCHELL i (Vice-Captain): A very capable and determined forward. Always on the ball, following up with great success. A tower of strength in attack. A good place-kick. CAMPBELL: An exceptionally fast wing three-quarter, his pace the more valuable because he does not slacken until brought down— the proof of a good three. Suffered in training from too much leave and too little practice. CAMERON ii: A hard-working forward who is improving his game rapidly. Runs straight and with determination. ELMORE: A particularly energetic and useful forward. Great staying power, but is inclined to waste his power in attempting the impossible; should give more thought to the value of combined play. FERRIS: A very sound and experienced forward. Uses his weight to advantage and combines well with the threes. A very strong kick. FOGG: His keenness and hard practice rewarded him fully. A very valuable scrum- half, both in attack and defence. A fearless tackle. HARRISON: A first-class forward, always in the right place at the right time. Consistently making great gains for his side by his successful following up. A good dribbler. IVES: Stand-off half. A little erratic, but keen and a hard worker. Has developed a good swerve and cut through. A splendid tackle. MATTHEWS: A born inside three, combining natural swerve with great pace. Brilliant in drawing and evading his opponents ' defence. Very safe defence. Temper needs controlling. McNEILL: Wing three-quarter. A very hard man to bring down, but inclined to slacken pace; would be an excellent wing with this fault corrected and kick improved. NICKSON: Inside three-quarter. An exceptionally strong and determined runner. Brilliant in attack and sound in defence. Very good kick. PITFIELD: A very good all-round forward and a great worker. Follows up well and. is aggressive in attack. Kick needs improving. RIGBY: Has become an excellent forward. Particularly good at breaking from a loose scrum or wheel with the ball at his feet, thus saving from a dangerous position or gaining valuable ground. WOOTTEN: A wonderfully energetic forward. Uses his head and feet and every ounce of strength, in fact everything that contributes to good rugby. Should improve his kick. A player of very great promise. WRIGHT: A newcomer to the 1st XV, but a valuable one for his weight and great usefulness in the line-out. Deserves praise for his ability to keep up with the play of older and more experienced players. Notes on Players Valete J. F. R. Shallcross D. G. Harrison H. R. Robertson C. P. Rioby J. DlvANE B. W. Piteikld R. Dkank W. B. Ivks P. SCHOElELD J. E. Nickson R. M. Farmer L. A. Campbell K. I. Maclaren R. F. Steward B. Brown J. St. G. Mitchell B. Elmore F. W. Matthews K. F. Heartwell D. Ferris J. R. Buchanan R. H. Todd G. Westinghouse C. F. Newcombe W. H. Cameron D. M. Ford F. E. Cowell Page Ten