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

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Brentwood College Ma g a zinc Occasional Jottings The school has been very fortunate in hearing several lectures on a wide variety of subjects, during the year. The following have very kindly lectured at different times : — Archdeacon Laycock, on Ecclesiastical Architecture ; Lieut. Pickles, on Early Aviation; Mr. Yarrow, on Commercial Aviation; Major Longstaff, on Ships of Nelson ' s Day ; and Mr. Anfield, on Forest Protection. The school also greatly enjoyed Rear- Admiral Campbell ' s lecture in Victoria, on Mystery Ships. Redpath ' s many friends at the College were very glad to see him about again after his unfortunate accident last summer. May we humbly suggest to the Captain of Boats, that, judging by results, we do not think much of Stewart ' s Hair Tonic. The Matriculation Common Room very generously presented the local paper boy with a new bicycle at Christmas. A new position has been created by the Boat Club Committee, that of Captain of Paints and Varnishes, ably filled this season by Oppenheimer. Our annual picnic to Sandy Beach on May 24th was, as usual, very successful, despite the boisterous weather. Pitfield as a salvage expert is to be highly recommended. Great surprise was manifested by their friends at the sudden enthusiasm of three senior boys, two in the 1st XI, and one in the 1st crew, over a mere 2nd XI cricket match at Shawnigan Lake. Congratulations to Eustace ( ' 23- ' 24) on passing into the Indian Civil Service, on coming down from Oxford. The 1st XV greatly enjoyed the Board of Governors ' dinner in Victoria, and hope that it is to become a matter of tradition. Robinson will have to look to his laurels, as two boats have been capsized since his last effort. Believe it or not, Ives made 34 runs in one innings ! No small amount of amusement was afforded the school by a suggestion by the Fourth Form that, as Mr. Round was recuperating at New Westminster, he must be living in the mental asylum there. Congratulations to Ronald Scott-Moncrieff on being made Captain of Golf at McGill University, and also to his brother, Louis, on gaining his Bachelor of Commerce degree at the same University, and to Donald Campbell on gaining his degree in Law (Honours) at Cambridge University. Page Four

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Brent w o o d College Magazine Editorial THE Brentwood College Magazine has, in the past few years, attained such a high standard that the editors for this year realize that their efforts demand some explanatory preface. We very much regret to inform our readers that Mr. Round, our editor, has been absent from duty for the past six weeks. He was hurt at the cricket nets by a ball which struck him on the face, fracturing his cheek-bone, and producing concussion. The whole school trusts that he will soon be about again. This school year opened well, and Christmas found both our work and games well up to our usual standard. The Lent Term, however, proved itself to be most troublesome. The weather was unusually cold — influenza descended on us, and recoveries were slow. The Medical department of the school was put to a severe test, but came through with flying colours, thanks to Dr. Leeder, and Mrs. Adam who took charge as soon as our Matron was incapacitated. The last week of the Lent Term was saddened by the death of Mr. Cocks, who had been on the staff from the foundation of the College, and a housemaster for the past three years. The sympathy of all will be extended to his widow and two children. His work at Brentwood College will live long after his death. All who came under him realized his worth, not only as a great teacher, but as a sympathetic friend: his readiness to share in all our activities, and his help in times of trouble will leave a blank in our lives. The Summer Term did not live up to its name. However, despite the cold weather, cricket has been in full swing, and our 1st eleven is probably the best cricket eleven we have ever had at Brentwood. In our times of trouble referred to above, Professor Farr from Victoria College, and Mr. Lister from Victoria High School gallantly came to our rescue, and all Senior boys, writing Lniversity Examinations, realize how deep a debt of gratitude we owe them. Reference is made elsewhere to the building of two Squash Racquets Courts. The game proved most popular, and a good standard of play was reached. After six years, we are pleased to see our traditions more firmly established. It is no small accomplishment to have matriculated from Brentwood ninety-two boys in five years. Our old boys are now in residence at eleven different Universities. Our standard at cricket, rugby, rowing, and tennis has never been equalled to our knowledge by any one school in Canada. We are proud, and justly proud, of our school. Page Three

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B r e 11 1 w o o d C o 1 1 e g e M a g a z i n e HE 1st XV under the able leadership of their captain, Robertson, have every reason to feel satisfied that they have added to the school ' s rugger reputation of previous years. We may well feel proud of the team which has lost only two games during the season. The standard of play from year to year is difficult to judge, but as we twice met, and twice defeated, the Island Intermediate League winners, we may feel assured that for the time being all is well. Next season will demand much from the players of this great game, for owing to the epidemic of influenza very few games were played after Christmas ; this lack of play and match experience will no doubt be felt by the new members of the various XVs in September, and the school will look to them to overcome this handicap. Played October 6th. (Won 32-7) Our 1 st XV opened the rugby season this year with a skillful game against the Oak Bay Wanderers. Matthews opened the scoring with a try for us early in the game : Mitchell i converted. Nickson i, Matthews, and Ferris added to the score in the first half : Mitchell i converted Nickson ' s try. In the beginning of the second half the Wanderers forced the play into our twenty-five, and were finally successful in obtaining a field-kick. We then scored as follows : — McNeill (two tries), Robertson (two tries). Robertson was successful in converting his own tries. Shortly before the end of the game, one of the three-quarters of our opponents scored. A dry field enabled the three-quarters of both sides to display their skill thoroughly. Played October 16th. (Won 20-3) In spite of the fact that the ball was very wet and heavy, there was a good deal of brilliant play by the three-quarters of both teams. The College pressed Brentwood v. Oak Bay Wandkrhrs Brentwood v. H. M. C. S. Vancouver Page Five